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New district coming soon to Downtown Delray Beach

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DOWNTOWN CELEBRATES ON 4TH OF JULY

Several SOFA plans kick off this summer

DELRAY BEACH, FL – In partnership with the City of Delray Beach and local developers, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) held a meeting on Thursday, June 19th at the Delray Beach Library to launch and discuss the creation of a new district known as “South of Atlantic,” or SOFA. The new district is expected to become an important investment into the revitalization and growth of downtown Delray Beach.

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Welcome to Delray Beach’s July 4th Celebration! With activities and entertainment planned, starting with the Flag Raising at 3:30pm, until the stellar fireworks display from Zambelli Fireworks at 9:00pm, there is never a dull moment in the Most Fun Small Town in America!

Delray Beach Police Department announces Soccer Shots Program Jeffrey S. Goldman as new Chief of Police Teaching youth soccer skills and character at Veterans Park

By David DiPino The Pineapple Contributing Writer

S The SOFA district is an unnamed commercial area that is set to extend the downtown area south of Atlantic Ave.

This SOFA district consists of the area from SE 1 Ave. east to SE 5 Ave., and from SE 2 Ave. north to the Alleyway just south of Atlantic Ave. The meeting gathered the business and property owners within this community to announce the beginning of several new development plans that are expected to begin in August.

With over 25 attendees at this first meeting, DDA Executive Director Marjorie Ferrer delivered an informative presentation Continued on page 7 alongside Jim Knight, owner of the Knight

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occer Shots players and parents benefit from learning the skills of the game, sportsmanship and character from professional soccer players each Saturday at Veterans Park in Delray Beach. Last year, Soccer Shots coaches midfielder Daniel Villegas and forward Edvin Worley were playing professional soccer as members of the Wichita Wings Major League Indoor Soccer League.

This dynamic coaching duo now calls Boca Raton home and in January 2014, started Soccer Shots, a youth soccer skills tutorial, and character building program for children ages 2-5 held each Saturday at Veterans Park. Villegas Continued on page 5

The City of Delray Beach and the Delray Beach Police Department are proud to announce that Jeffrey S. Goldman has been selected as Chief of Police for the City of Delray Beach, to begin September 1, 2014. The position of Chief became available upon the retirement announcement of Police Chief Anthony Strianese. Chief Strianese will be retiring effective August 31, 2014, after twenty-five years of dedicated service.

Assistant Chief Goldman has served in his current position since 2011. He is a seasoned and educated law enforcement executive with over twenty-five years of progressive urban policing experience. Hired by the City in 1989, he rose through the ranks of the command staff and has led several divisions including Community Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Support Services and SWAT.

New Delray Beach Chief of Police Jeffrey S. Goldman

Assistant Chief Goldman’s diverse experience in these divisions, combined with 2,000+ hours of law enforcement leadership and managerial training/ education, have Continued on page 7

PB & J Sandwiches

Delray Chamber’s NonProfit Council Members Learn About Local Hunger DELRAY BEACH, FL – Members of the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Non Profit Council made and ate peanut butter and jelly sandwiches during the recent June meeting, which focused on hunger in Delray Beach.

“Our goal was to remind our members that for some people in our community a peanut butter and jelly sandwich may be all they have to eat that day,” said Lynn Van Lenten, chamber member-relations coordinator and liaison to the non profit council. “We also wanted people to see how CROS Ministries, a council member, is helping meet the needs of those in Delray who don’t get enough to eat.”

During the monthly meeting at the city of Delray Beach’s Pompey Park, a group of more than 60 Non Profit Council members heard from featured speaker Juanita Bryant Goode of CROS Ministries, who offered an overview of the needs in the community and of the work Continued on page 7 her organization is doing to address

Nixon Barthelemy from PNC Bank (left) and Kim Bentkover, membership coordinator for the Delray Chamber, make sandwiches.

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And now a word about our flag . . .

By Mariah Chitouras Special to The Pineapple

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hough it is said that Betsy Ross sewed the first flag, there is no definitive proof that this is true. On June 14, 1777, the continental congress declared “the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.” The thirteen stripes are for each of the original colonies. The stars have grown from thirteen to fifty—one for each of the states.

That, of course, means there have been quite a few versions of the flag, changing when new states have entered the union. There was one time where there were fifteen stripes, matching the fifteen stars – The Star Spangled Banner. This was the flag that caused Francis Scott Key to write “The Star Spangled Banner.”

An Act of April 4, 1818 signed by President Monroe, provided for 13 stripes and one star for each state, to be added to the flag on July 4th following the admission of each new state. Because there were more stars being added, he wanted there to be something that honored the original thirteen colonies on the flag. Because of the ever-changing number of stars, the pattern of them on the flag changed a variety of time during the 19th century.

The first time the flag travelled to a new

country was in 1785, to Canton, China. The people of Canton thought the flag was as beautiful as a flower and that’s how it earned the nickname of the Flower Flag. William Driver, the man who coined the phrase “Old Glory” for the flag, took it on a trip around the world from 1831-1832.

The specific colors used on the flag were not standardized for those flags produced by the U.S. Government until 1934. The colors are from the CAUS Standard Color Reference of America: White, Old Glory Red, and Old Glory Blue. Like the stars and stripes, the colors have meaning too: red symbolizes hardiness and valor; white symbolizes purity and innocence and blue represents vigilance, perseverance and justice. The dimensions are also standardized for the flag to keep the proportions the same across the board.

President Taft signed an executive order on June 24, 1912 providing the standard for the proportions of the flag and organized the stars in six horizontal rows of eight each and a single point of each star to be upward.

Though there are days where it’s mandated for government buildings to fly the flag, private citizens can fly it any time they like. When flying the flag at half-staff, for mourning, raise the flag all the way up and then immediately down to half-staff. When taking it down for the night, raise it all the way up, and then take it all the way down. Other than at the United

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City enters into agreement with Terrance Stewart to serve as temporary Interim City Manager The City of Delray Beach has entered into an agreement with Terrance Stewart to serve as temporary Interim City Manager, effective June 16, 2014. Stewart was one of three candidates recommended by the Florida City and County Managers Association to fill this position, which became available due to the retirement of Acting City Manager Robert Barcinski. Stewart will serve as temporary Interim City Manager through August 11, 2014.

Terrance (Terry) Stewart is a seasoned manager with over twenty-five years of upper management experience. As City Manager for other municipalities in the state of Florida, he has met challenges and seized opportunities that have resulted in community growth, revitalization and economic development.

During his career, Stewart has served in the capacity of Chief Operating Officer for cities of over 100,000 residents, including Cape Coral (City Manager, 2002-2009) and Pembroke Pines (Assistant City Manager, 1994-2002). Most recently, he held the position of Town Manager for the Town of Fort Myers Beach (2010-2014). His innovative leadership in organizational management, strategic planning, financial operations and community relations will be instrumental in providing direction for our City.

Stewart earned his Master of Public Administration Degree from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Nova University. Professional affiliations Nations Headquarters, no other flag may be flown above the United States Flag.

Each of the twelve folds has a specific meaning. The first is a symbol of life. The second is a symbol of belief in eternal life. The next on is to honor and remembrance of Veterans who have given their life. The fourth represents our weaker nature. Next is a tribute to our country.

The sixth fold symbolizes where our hearts lie.

The seventh is a tribute to our Armed Forces.

The eighth represents a tribute to the one who entered in to the valley of the shadow of death.

Interim City Manager, Terrence Stewart

Photo by Xavier Mascareas, Treasure Coast Newspapers

include International City Management Association (ICMA) Credentialed Manager, Florida City/County Management Association (FCCMA), National Association of County Administrators and past member of the Broward City/County Managers Association (served as Vice-President and Secretary/ Treasurer).

For more information, contact the Public Information Office at (561) 243-7190 or E-mail pio@mydelraybeach.com.

The following is a tribute to womanhood. The tenth fold is a tribute to father. The eleventh honors those of a Hebrew citizen, representing the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon, and glorifies, in their eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The final fold, in the eyes of a Christian citizen, represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in their eyes, God the Father, the Son, and Holy Ghost.

If you are looking to purchase an American or other flags, check out flags.com, a Delray Beach, family owned business.

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at the library Lifelong Learning Community Institute presents an afternoon with Dr. Robert Watson

The Lifelong Learning Community Institute @ the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 West Atlantic Avenue, in beautiful downtown Delray Beach, is

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pleased to present Dr. Robert Watson, American Studies Professor at Lynn University in Boca Raton, for a special onetime event.

His program on Wednesday, September 10th from 3:00 – 4:30 pm is titled: “The 2014 Midterm Elections: Analysis, Predictions & Historic Perspective.” With elections being held throughout 2014 including all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 33 seats in the United States Senate, Dr. Watson will analyze what these elections mean for the country, predict who will win and lose, and discuss the significance of midterm elections throughout history.

The cost of the event is $20.00 per person prior to the class or $25.00 at the door. Tickets must be purchased at the Library Circulation desk or at www. delraylibrary.org.

For further information or to receive a Lifelong Learning Community Institute Fall 2014 brochure & Food Symposium Invitation please call 561-266-9490 today!

Fourth Battle of the Books at Library sponsored by Levenger

The fourth Battle of the Books @ the Delray Beach Public Library was held on June 3, 2014 and proved to be a great success for everyone involved! It featured books that had been “banned” at some point in time.

The Battle of the Books is a reading incentive program for teens ages 13 to 17 to support literacy and libraries. It’s being piloted this year by the Teen Advisory Board (TAB@DBPL) and the Young Adult Services Department at the Delray Beach Public Library and sponsored by Levenger.

Jessica Parisi and Amy Kenneth of Levenger, together with our Young Adult Librarian, Loanis Menendez-Cuesta served as Judges. Judge Amy Kenneth said: “The enthusiasm was contagious. There were a few times when I thought Team Infinity was going to leap over the tables into Jess’s lap.” Glenn Phipps and Chris Del Mastro served as the team Book Coaches.

Two teams read the three “banned” books chosen: “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins; “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky; and “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini. Prior to the Battle Day, team members met weekly with their Book Coaches to become experts on specific details of the stories. There were 3 rounds of 30 questions each chosen randomly from the 3 books and a Sudden Death lightning round would be played if needed consisting of 15 questions. Every correct answer was worth 1 point and the team with the highest total won. The results are as follows: The Battle of the Books @ DBPL is one of the many wonderful programs that the Young Adult Services and Teen Advisory Board @ DBPL bring to our Library and to our community.

For further information, please contact Young Adult Librarian Loanis Menendez-Cuesta at 561-819-6299.

Chairpersons chosen for “3rd Annual Girls, Pearls, Hats & Heels” in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Standing: Michele Harrington, Candace Rojas, Elysa Elk, Carla Zorovich, Jan Kucera, Mimi Haley Meister, Suzanne Bower, Kimberley Trombly Burmeister. Sitting: Event Chairs Nancy Dockerty and Caron Dockerty

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he Delray Beach Public Library is pleased to announce the Chairpersons for the 3rd Annual “Girls, Pearls, Hats & Heels,” a very special event to take place on Thursday, October 2, 2014 from 11:00am – 2:00pm at the Delray Beach Club.

The Chairpersons for this popular event are active community leaders and sisterin-laws, Nancy Dockerty, Library Board President, head of the Library Fundraising Committee and member of the Junior League of Boca Raton, and Caron Dockerty, cofounder of Treasures4Charity, volunteer fundraiser for the Bethesda Hospital Foundation and a member of the Junior League of Boca Raton. The Honorary Chairperson for this event is Kate Toomey, an involved community leader, former president of Junior League of Boca Raton, former president of Boca Raton Historical Society, former president of the St. Andrews School Parents Association.

This fun-filled, afternoon of shopping with the latest fashions in shoes and accessories from top designers of 2014, is taking place in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The day will feature fabulous silent auction items, lunch and the complimentary bubbly will be flowing. The cost for the day is $45 with the proceeds to benefit the Delray Beach Public Library and the Bethesda Hospital Foundation for breast cancer treatment and educational programs.

For further information, to receive an invitation, or to make your reservation for Girls, Pearls, Hats & Heels, please call the Development Office at the Library at 561-266-0775 or visit the Library’s website at www.delraylibrary.org.

New “Art Work & Photography” exhibit coming to the Library

The Delray Beach Public Library is proud to present a new exhibit entitled: “Art Work by Rick Ricketts & Photography

by Judith Acker” which will be on display at the Delray Beach Library’s 2nd floor Gallery from June 14, 2014 – August 9, 2014. Mr. Ricketts and Ms. Acker have graciously agreed to donate a portion of the proceeds of any sales back to the Library.

Rick Ricketts came to South Florida at the age of ten and has been creating beautiful landscapes, paintings depicting the ocean and his natural surroundings in acrylic and oil paintings ever since. He is also an actor, entertainer and Elvis impersonator.

Judith Acker is a talented photographer with a broad background in the study of art and photography. While in New York, Ms. Acker worked with the celebrated Magnum Photographers. She received an Associates’ degree in Photography from the Fashion Institute of Technology, a B.A. in Art &

Education from Molloy College and an M.S. degree in Reading from Adelphi University.

You won’t want to miss this exhibit at the Library!

For further information on this exhibit and the many programs at the Delray Beach Public Library, visit our website at www. delraylibrary.org or call the Director of Community Relations at 561-266-9490.

For further information on the many programs at the Delray Beach Public Library, please visit www.delraylibrary. org or call 561-266-9490. Please “like” the library on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ DelrayBeachPublicLibrary.

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and Worley initially approached the City of Boca Raton to implement the program but it was City of Delray Beach recreation supervisor II, Samantha Rowland, who brought the opportunity to Veterans Park, 802 NE First St, and opened it up to children and parents.

“Soccer Shots is an intro-to-soccer program for kids. After the ending of each class session, we hold an awards ceremony with medals presented to all participants,” said Rowland.

“Soccer Shots also focuses on character words of the day and learning basic new skills each week. Soccer Shots is an amazing kids program happening here at Veterans Park.”

Rowland and her staff, provided cold Capri-Suns, and frozen ice pops and water for the kids and parents on a recent Soccer Shots morning. For the Soccer Shots winter

Pompey Park offers new summer camps and programs The City’s Parks and Recreation Department offers recreational and fun programs to our residents and visitors year round. New programs and camps at Pompey Park starting in the summer feature a variety of activities for all ages to enjoy!

ZUMBA FITNESS The City of Delray Beach Parks and Recreation Department and Pompey Park Recreation Center will be offering Zumba Fitness beginning July 7. Come out and stimulate your mental and physical health through fun, music, and dance. You are guaranteed to have a joyful workout experience for the body, mind, and spirit.

Interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance exercises are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat!!

The days offered are Monday and Wednesday in 6 week sessions beginning at 6pm and ending at 7pm. The fees are $5 resident per class and $6 non-resident per class. Sign up for the six week session for $50 and save $10. The instructor will be Angela Williams, a certified Zumba Fitness and Zumba Gold instructor.

FUTURE LEADERS SPORTS CAMP The City of Delray Beach Parks and Recreation Department and Pompey Park Recreation Center offers the Future Leaders Sports Camp that began on June 9 and ends August 1. This is a summer program for ages 8-12 learning different sports every week in a structured setting.

The days offered are Monday- Friday from 8am - 12pm. The fees are $25 per week.

FLAG FOOTBALL & CHEER CAMP The City of Delray Beach Parks and Recreation Department and Pompey Park Recreation Center will be offering Flag Football and Cheer Camp. Fundamentals will be taught and volunteers are welcome!

Flag Football began on June 2 and ends July 17. Program days are Mondays and Wednesdays from 6pm - 8pm and the cost is $5 per participant. All participants are required to complete a registration form. Ages are 5-15 and open to the public.

Cheer Camp began June 9 and ends July 18. Program days are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm - 8pm and the cost is $5 per participant. All participants are required to complete a registration form. Ages are 5-15 and open to the public.

For more information on the Pompey Park Programs and Camps, please contact the center at (561) 243-7356.

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session at Veterans Park, 16 parents signed up their children for this introduction to soccer program. Fast-forward to the spring session, and 31 children participated in two Soccer Shots programs, a 30-minute, 2-3 year-old class, and a more in-depth onehour program for 3-5-year-olds. Soccer Shots motto is: “Stronger Youth Beyond The Game.”

“Every child gets a soccer ball to work with during Soccer Shots classes. It’s a noncompetitive program and we introduce a character word of the day,” said Soccer Shots director Daniel Villegas.

Soccer Shots coaches Villegas, Worley and Juliana Villegas, a Greenacres resident and local woman’s soccer player for a national team playing out of Okeeheelee Park, coach the kids with an emphasis on learning proper soccer skills and sportsmanship, all packaged in a fun, kid-friendly atmosphere.

“I love to work with children and I love soccer,” said Juliana Villegas.

Worley, with his English accent and humor, makes the kids comfortable in learning their new sport.

“In soccer do we use our hands? No. Do we use our belly button? No!” said Worley at a recent Soccer Shots program.

Andrew Pasmore, a Royal Palm Beach resident enrolled his niece and nephew in the Soccer Shots program.

“It’s really a great program and very interactive for the kids. They’re learning a sport and participating in physical activity,” said Pasmore.

Tiffany Frederick, a parent with two children in the program said “my children love the Soccer Shots program!”

For more information on the Soccer Shots program, call Veterans Park at 561243-7350 or visit SoccerShots.org.

Alex Makhorin, 3, practices scoring a goal and soccer skills with Soccer Shots coach Edvin Worley at Veterans Park in Delray Beach. Soccer Shots is an introduction to soccer program for kids ages 2-5 at Veterans Park. New Soccer Shots programs are forming this summer.

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schools • education Student awarded from local business

scholarship

Kayla Corbitt, a graduating senior at South Tech and a student in the Business Management Academy was recently awarded a $1000 scholarship by a local business. During the spring semester, Kayla served as an intern in the management office at Seawinds Property Owners Association, Inc. in Singer Island.

She worked at various tasks and interacted with residents, answering their questions and concerns. Kayla says that the experience helped her to grow in confidence with dealing with individuals of different ethnicities, which she says will give her a head start in life.

Principal Myron Cost, Business Academy Instructor Lynn Moran and Guidance Counselor Erin Kurtz present scholarship to Kayla Corbitt

She said that the office staff taught her to do her job effectively and efficiently.

Seawinds’ President, Gerald Morris, wrote, “Kayla is undoubtedly one of the best and most talented young persons I have had the opportunity to work with. She had an innate ability to quickly learn how to deal with the day to day operations and more importantly, the crises which arise in managing the affairs of a condominium office.”

Academically, this young lady challenges herself with honors and Advanced Placement courses and has completed college courses through dual enrollment at Palm Beach State College. Her goals of business leadership are aided by her experiences as a member of both the National Honor Society and DECA, an organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges across the globe. Kayla plans to attend Northwood University to earn a dual major in International Business and Marketing.

Atlantic High School students awarded scholarships

The City of Delray Beach congratulates ten students from Atlantic Community High School who were scholarship recipients at the 31st Annual Pathfinder High School Scholarship Awards Ceremony. Sponsored by the Palm Beach Post, the Pathfinder Scholarship is available to seniors attending private and public schools in Palm Beach and Martin counties. 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place winners were selected from eighteen academic, vocational and athletic categories and scholarships were presented to those students who excelled in their field of study.

This year, Atlantic High students were recipients in seven of the eighteen Pathfinder Scholarship categories: Computer Science, Drama, Foreign Language, History/ Political Science, Literature, Mathematics and Science. In addition, three students were presented with the Palm Beach Post Sons and Daughters Scholarship, the Kantner Foundation, Inc. Scholarship and the Sunfest of Palm Beach County, Inc. Scholarship.

Please join the City in celebrating the outstanding achievements of our Atlantic High School 2014 scholarship recipients: Pathfinder High School Scholarship Awards for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Christina Ramsey - Mathematics (1st Place) James Hamilton - Science (3rd Place) Daniel Montoya - Foreign Language (3rd Place) Phoebe Wiener - History/Political Science (3rd Place) Kirill Safin - Computer Science (4th Place) Jason Ziev - Drama (4th Place) Sammy Tol - Literature (4th Place) Palm Beach Post Sons and Daughters Scholarship August Plamann

Kantner Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Raymond Truong Sunfest of Palm Beach County, Inc. Scholarship Kevin Gregory For more information, contact Atlantic Community High School at (561) 243-1500 or visit their website at www.edline.net/pages/ atlantic_high_school.

Delray Dodge Chrysler Jeep helps raise $2,060 for Somerset Academy Canyons Charter School

DELRAY BEACH, FL – Delray Dodge Chrysler Jeep helped raise $2,060 in funding for Somerset Academy Canyons with Chrysler brand’s Drive for the Kids® program. The fundraising event was held on May 24, in conjunction with Family Fun Day. “Drive for the Kids is a mutually beneficial program. We are pleased to support our local schools, and enjoy demonstrating a terrific, world class product,” said Dave Englen, Manager of the Southeast Business Center for Chrysler Group LLC. “Parents are genuinely interested in testing our 2014 Chrysler Town & Country minivan with all of the advanced safety, technology, and economy features, and we are happy to help raise extra dollars for the school. Drive for the Kids allows us the opportunity to work together for the kids and everyone has a great time!”

Participants earned a $10 contribution to the school on their behalf from the Chrysler brand by taking a brief test drive in a 2014 model Town & Country minivan—highest ranked in loyalty 12 years in a row—as well as other Chrysler vehicles made available for test drives thanks to Delray Dodge Chrysler Jeep.

At the conclusion of 2014 program, the school with the highest number of test drives in each one of the five geographic regions (Southeast, Northeast, Midwest, Central, and West) will win an additional $5,000, for a total of $25,000 in additional funding from Chrysler through the Drive for the Kids program.

Chrysler supports schools in the communities where the company does business.

Since 1993, when Chrysler introduced Drive for the Kids, Chrysler dealers have worked with parents and educators in communities across the nation. Chrysler has contributed over $5 million directly to local schools for student needs, from playgrounds and field trips, to reading programs and new computers. Chrysler is proud of this tradition of community involvement. For more information, visit www.drive4kids.com.

South Tech student travels to International Symposium in Stockholm

Kellsie Kershaw is truly a remarkable young woman. This student has maintained a GPA of 3.80, has more community service/ volunteer hours than her entire Practical Nursing class, has won the Gold medal in the SkillsUSA State competition for Practical Nursing the past two years, and last year, won the Gold medal for Practical Nursing at SkillsUSA Nationals in Kansas City! It’s no wonder why the Rotary Club of Boynton Beach selected Kellsie to represent South Tech Academy, Boynton Beach, and the United States at an International Symposium “Molecular Frontiers – The Brain”.

Kellsie and Cathy Sweeney, her Medical Academy instructor, have just arrived in Stockholm, Sweden. This was all made possible by the Boynton Beach Rotary Club and Patrick Rooney, owner of the Palm Beach Kennel Club. Kellsie is only the second student from the United States to attend such a symposium.

Kellsie and Mrs. Sweeney will be meeting with professionals and Professors from all around the globe. Everyone is there for the same reason…..

Peace through understanding of science. This nonprofit organization was started in 2006 and is hosted by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Kellsie and Mrs. Sweeney will be speaking with eminent scientists including many Nobel Prize laureates. Kellsie will also have the opportunity to meet young scientists from all around the world.

This is an amazing opportunity for Kellsie.

Mrs. Sweeney believes she is very deserving and will take full advantage of the opportunity to better herself and help others.

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This 4th of July Be Hot Here! It’s Always Cool in Delray Welcome to Delray Beach’s July 4th Celebration! With activities and entertainment planned starting with the Flag Raising at 3:30pm until our stellar fireworks display from Zambelli Fireworks at 9pm, there is never a dull moment in the Most Fun Small Town in America!

Holiday festivities are presented to you by the City of Delray Beach and produced by the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative. For more information about July 4th and other Delray events, please visit www.visitdelraybeach.org or www.JulyFourthDelrayBeach.com

The Kinected The Kinected is an original four piece band whose music is filled with melodic and rhythmical hooks, combining relatable pop songwriting and unique grooves with a futuristic vibe. www.thekinected.com

Team Sandtastic – Professional Sand Sculptors Come see the dreams of your sand-building youth come to life with Team Sandtastic! Picked by Reader’s Digest as one of America’s 100 Best New Discoveries, this company has transformed their passion into business through the development of this innovative company. Based out of Sarasota, Team Sandtastic can build it all, from a traditional sand castle to company logos to monument recreations. Be sure to stop by their section of the beach on the 4th to see what crazy concoctions they conjure up! Visit www.teamsandtastic.com or call (941) 359-0868 for more details.

No Bodies Crew Like shows like America’s Best Dance Crew and So You Think You Can Dance?

Then you’ll love No Bodies Crew! This innovative South Florida group of seven multi-talented dancers has been entertaining crowds since 2007 and will be performing on the main stage right before the fireworks display. For more information, visit www.nobodiescrew.com

Mike Mineo “Big Big Star” is the name of Mike Mineo’s new album. You will see why when he performs at Delray Beach’s July 4th Celebration. www.mikemineo.com

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Delivering with precision the signature riffs, classic tones and rich vocal harmonies of the original, this Tom Petty Tribute Band will seduce the ears off the most ardent Petty fans. www.pettyhearts.com

Looking for a way to cool down and have fun all at once? Visit the Remax Splash Zone for water activities from an aqua obstacle course to water tag.

Open from 4pm-8pm on A1A, this is the perfect activity to beat the heat and enjoy the holiday! Parents – cool down in the mister tent in the same location.

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Cool Activities for the Whole Family *Continuous Main Stage entertainment from 4pm – 9pm *Custard Eating Contest for Kids by Burger Fi *Burger Eating Contest for Adults by Burger Fi *Remax Splash Zone Water activities *Professional sand sculptors *Kid’s Corner by the Avenue Church *Mini Golf from Putt N Around *Vendors – food and merchandise *Beer Garden from Boston’s, Caffe Luna Rosa and Burger Fi

Contests Sand Castle Building Contest – 8am – 12pm On the Beach, northside Brought to you by I9 Sports – Call Tyler at (561) 372-5478 Go to www.julyfourthdelraybeach.com for an application Custard Eating Contest for Kids – 5pm In front of the Main Stage on A1A Brought to you by Burger Fi Burger Eating Contest for Adults – 6:30pm In front of the Main Stage on A1A Brought to you by Burger Fi Sign ups for the Custard Eating and Burger Eating contests will take place in Burger Fi on A1A & Atlantic in Delray Beach or go to www.bugerfi.com Food & Drink

There will be no shortage of delicious food and beverages during this event! Boston’s on the Beach, Caffe Luna Rosa and BurgerFi, all located along A1A, will be open to the public. Serving everything from hot dogs and burgers to sit down entrées, there is an option to please all. In addition, there will be a Beachside Beer Garden along A1A to help you cool off during the sunny July 4th activities. And of course, there will also be various food and drink vendors located along Atlantic Avenue and A1A.

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Sand Sculpting Competition.

Exhibition by Sand-Tastic Professional Sandcastle Builders

3:30pm

Flag Raising Ceremony

4:00pm

The Kinected – Main Stage

5:00pm-5:30pm

Burger Fi Custard Eating Contest for kids

5:30pm-6:30pm Mike Mineo

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Burger Fi Burger Eating Contest for adults

7:00pm-8:30pm

The Petty Hearts Tom Petty Tribute band

8:30pm

Performance by Nobodies Crew and countdown to fireworks with Mayor Cary Glickstein

9pm

Fireworks from the beach, northside – Zambelli Fireworks Simulcast by Wild 95.5

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Top 10 Tips for Making the Most of Your July 4th Celebration

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Arrive Early: There is plenty of parking in town but the later you arrive the further away you will be. Complete information on Delray Beach Public Parking can be found here: www.mydelraybeach.com

2 Wear Comfortable Clothes & Shoes:

You will be doing some walking before and after the event. Have kids bring their swim suits if they want to participate in the water activities.

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4 What Not To Bring:

No coolers or alcoholic beverages are permitted on the beach.

5 Leave the Fireworks to the Pros:

Do not bring your own exploding fireworks or sparklers.

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Recycle, bring plastic bags for litter and make sure not to trample the dunes.

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Respect our Environment:

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Protect your Pets: Delray Beach locals love

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Obey the police:

3 What To Bring:

Bring chairs, blankets, snacks and a radio so you can listen to the patriotic music on Wild 95.5 choreographed to the fireworks.

Be Green:

Be mindful of our precious turtle nests.

their pets but they are not allowed on the beach and loud noises may frighten them. It’s best to leave them at home in the air conditioning during this event.

Please respect public and private property.

10 Most Important: Have fun!

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AND NOW A WORD FROM OUR SPONSORS

Delray Beach Marriott Not only is the Marriott our main sponsor of July 4th, they do so much behind the scenes to make sure we all have a fun and safe time during the fireworks.

The McKenna Team at Remax Direct Visit the Remax Splash Zone on A1A www.thejanetmckennateam.com

Weiner, Lynne and Thompson This law firm is a perennial sponsor of Delray Beach events, making sure the public can enjoy a great day out.

Lexus

The world’s highest-volume Lexus dealer since 1992 www.jmlexus.com

www.zonelaw.com

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Xfinity Thanks to @ComcastFL and Xfinity WiFi Hot Spots – the fastest hotspots with the most coverage on the go.

BurgerFI

Boston’s

Caffe Luna Rosa

We couldn’t have a fantastic Beachside Beer Garden without the support of these civic minded restaurants. www.burgerfi.com

www.bostonsonthebeach.com

Latitude Latitude Delray Beach offers the best town home value in east Delray

Keurig Visit the Keurig Brew It Up vehicle for a free coffee tasting

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Putt N Around Putt N Around always joins in the fun during July 4th. They will give you a taste of what it’s like at their super fun Mini Golf location in Delray Beach.

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www.xfinity.com

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Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative Many thanks to the City Commission, CRA, Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative, City Staff and especially the Parks & Rec Department for working tirelessly to make this event happen. www.mydelraybeach.com or www.visitdelraybeach.org

Sun Sentinel The Sun Sentinel is a yearround supporter of Delray Beach and our amazing special events. www.sun-sentinel.com

Zambelli Fireworks This innovative company provides Delray Beach with a state of the art pyrotechnics show for July 4th.

Wild 95.5 www.wild955.com

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I9 Sports www.i9sports.com

Aaron Lurie Photography Be on the lookout for our official photographer Aaron Lurie. www.myvmastudios.com

Community Redevelopment Agency

Aloha Cleaners

Hunter Merchant Crane

Aloha does their patriotic duty and professionally cleans our 60 foot flag every year.

Hunter Merchant Crane Makes it possible to fly the stars and stripes up high.

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Local students receive scholarships from the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Summer is the season when many high school graduates are preparing to enter college.

This year, 83 deserving students will be fulfilling their educational dreams thanks, in part, to the donors of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. These students are the recipients of more than $730,000 in scholarships awarded by the organization.

The Community Foundation has nearly 100 scholarship funds, established by donors who are committed to education, and often named in the memory of a loved one. The organization has awarded $7.5 million in scholarship grants since 1983, and helped 1,700 students, making it one of the largest providers of scholarships in the two counties.

Students are evaluated by an advisory committee of board members and community volunteers based on a written application, test scores, grade transcripts and interviews. Individual scholarships ranged in amounts from $1,000 to $30,000 this year and were awarded to students from 32 high schools in Palm Beach and Martin counties.

“We understand that many of our aspiring local students do not have the financial resources for a college education,” said Brad Hurlburt, president and CEO of the Community Foundation. “It is through the generosity of our donors that these dreams can become a reality, and we are extremely proud to be able to provide this service to the community. Offering much needed scholarships to deserving students is a wonderful expression of philanthropy.”

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties is one of Florida’s largest community foundations.

The nonprofit organization has invested more than $100 million in grants and scholarships over its 40-year history. At its core, the Community Foundation is an organization created with gifts from generous people committed to local causes.

For donors, the Foundation serves as a philanthropic advisor. For the community, the Foundation serves as a grant maker and a civic leader. Through the support of its donors and fundholders, the Foundation has been able to address some of the community’s most pressing needs, including hunger, housing and education.

For more information on the scholarship program, or about establishing a charitable fund at the Community Foundation, please call 561-659-6800 or visit www.yourcommunityfoundation.org.

Atlantic Community High School Ivy Alomgir The Gratitude Fund; Robert D. Handley Memorial Scholarship Fund; Kathy Heming Scholarship Fund Jacqueline Bornstein Maura and William Benjamin Scholarship Fund Matthew Chang George and Arlene F. Lepeska Scholarship Fund James Hamilton Inez Peppers Lovett and Charlie Ellington Scholarship Fund Johnna Hauck Helen Powers Monahan Scholarship Fund Christina Ramsey Thomas William Bennett Scholarship Memorial Fund Kirill Safin Edward T. Bedford Foundation Scholarship Kelsy Timot Edward T. Bedford Foundation Scholarship Jason Truong Ernest Frank Scholarship Fund; Courtlandt and Gina Miller Scholarship Fund Raymond Truong Ernest Frank Scholarship Fund; Matthew “Bump” Mitchell /Sun-Sentinel Scholarship Fund Natasa Trisha Walter and Adi Blum Scholarship Fund; Pundit Mulchand and Janki Devi Sharma Scholarship Fund Boca Raton Community High School Madison Maher Lance Corporal Ryan Sorensen, USMC Liberty Scholarship Fund Melissa Mendez Ray Howland Scholarship Fund Karyn Saunders Edward T. Bedford Foundation Scholarship Colin McGrane R. Bruce Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund; Mickey Mandleblatt Memorial Scholarship Fund Park Vista Community High School Stephanie Scuotto Julian and Eunice S. Cohen Scholarship Fund; H. David Faust Memorial Scholarship Fund; George and Arlene F. Lepeska Scholarship Fund; Beverly Sommer Scholarship Fund; Ralph O. Woods Memorial Scholarship Fund Vernica Serjilus Sunburst Foundation Community Scholarship Sydnie Stern Thomas William Bennett Scholarship Memorial Fund Santaluces Community High School Darius Ramkhalawan Sunburst Foundation Community Scholarship D’Narus Young Paul MacAnaney Memorial Scholarship Fund South Tech Academy Accacia Hepburn The Gubelmann Family Foundation Scholarship Fund; Harry and Bertha Bronstein Memorial Scholarship Fund; Claire B. Schultz Memorial Scholarship Fund

Listed below are the 2014 scholarship awardees in South Palm Beach County:

Spanish River Community High School Nicolette Seligsohn Mickey Mandleblatt Memorial Scholarship Fund

American Heritage School of Boca/Delray Brendan Haggerty Edward T. Bedford Foundation Scholarship

West Boca Raton Community High School Amanda Deoliveira Christopher N Coppola Scholarship Fund

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provided him with an extensive working knowledge to continue to serve our community with integrity and professionalism.

Assistant Chief Goldman attended Florida International University where he earned a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. He also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Columbia Southern University. In addition, he is a graduate of the FBI National Academy (241st Session) and the 26th Session of the Senior Management Institute for Police (sponsored by the Police Executive Research Forum in conjunction with the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University).

Assistant Chief Goldman’s professional affiliations include the FBI National Academy Association, Police Executive Research Forum, International Association of Chiefs of Police, Florida Police Chiefs Association and Palm Beach County Association of Chiefs of Police. He is also a board member

of Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) and is a past president and current member of the Delray Beach Sunrise Kiwanis Club.

Anthony Strianese took command of the Delray Beach Police Department in 2008. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the Senior Management Institute for Police. Professional affiliations include the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Florida Police Chiefs Association, Palm Beach County Association of Chiefs of Police and the FBI National Academy Association.

He earned a Master of Science Degree in Educational Leadership from Florida Atlantic University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from State University of New York. The City of Delray Beach and the Delray Beach Police Department would like to thank Chief Strianese for his years of dedicated service and wish him success in his future endeavors.

Projects labeled B, C, D, E, F, H and I will be located in the new district known as “South of Atantic,” or SOFA

Group, showcasing seven approved private projects for the new SOFA district.

“This is the first of many meetings to come as construction begins to take place,” said Ferrer. “It is very important that the community stay abreast of the progress and impact that will take place throughout the next 18 to 24 months and the DDA will be the resource for communicating this information.”

Jim Knight added, “I am honored to collaborate with Marjorie Ferrer & Laura Simon with the Downtown Development Authority to bring the SOFA District to the forefront of responsible development. This up and coming area will bring about the same vibrancy South OF Atlantic as Pineapple Grove has generated north of Atlantic. Keep your eye on SOFA and the national interest it is generating.”

The SOFA district is an unnamed commercial area that has been slowly growing over the past few years, and city residents have been eager to learn more about the new development set to extend the downtown area south of Atlantic Ave. During the

meeting, many questions were raised about the upcoming projects, including parking, the amount of office and retail space expected, as well as potential for road closures.

For a full list of the projects and a scheduled timeline, the DDA has produced a brochure that contains both the private development projects, as well as the public development projects. The brochure is available at City Hall, the CRA office, and the DDA office. It is also available online at www. downtowndelraybeach.com.

For over 40 years, the DDA has assisted in successfully branding Delray Beach as the “Village by the Sea.” Its mission is to enhance and stimulate balanced economic growth through position marketing activities that engage Downtown businesses, residents and visitors while creating a clean, safe place to live, work and invest.

The next meeting with the SOFA community will be held in August. The date has yet to be determined. For details and information, please contact the DDA at 561-243-1077.

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the issues of hunger.

It is estimated, Goode said, that more than 210,000 residents of Palm Beach County – including many children and seniors – don’t know where the next meal will be coming from.

To help meet the need, CROS Ministries – www.crosministries.org – offers several local programs in Delray Beach, including The Caring Kitchen and the Delray Beach Food Pantry.

The Chamber’s Non Profit Council, created to bring non-profit chamber members together for networking, education

Linda Prior of Family Promise

Members of the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce made peanut butter and jelly sandwiches while learning about the extent of hunger in the local community.

and idea sharing, is open to all non-profit chamber members at no charge. For-profit members are also welcome to the monthly luncheons for $10 per meeting.

“Our luncheons usually draw between 60 and 70 members and have proven to be a great place for those attending to find out about one another’s organizations and even form collaborations that not only benefit their groups, but also benefit those they serve,” Van Lenten said.

To find out more about the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce Non Profit Council visit www.delraybeach.com/nonprofit-council or call Lynn Van Lenten at 561-279-1380.

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Many positive developments are happening on West Atlantic Avenue between Swinton Ave. and I-95. The Gateway feature, the Libby Wesley Plaza on SW 5th, and development projects such as the Fairfield Inn, have all been initiated in the past few years. Meet some of the people that have worked tirelessly to develop the West Atlantic area. They come from all backgrounds and walks of life, but the common driving force among all of these individuals has been the positive development of the West Atlantic area. Meet the neighbors.

K SAMUEL SPEAR JR. Community Involvement: Currently: Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board, Sports Destination Committee, Active Supporter of Spady Museum Milagro Art Center volunteer Formally: WARC board, 8th & Atlantic Aves fence art project for CRA Hometown: Moved here from Mt. Vernon NY, grew up in Philly.

Education: Howard Univ., City College, NY (Brooklyn Tech) Profession: IT Consultant specializing in Small Businesses Vision for West Atlantic: To see the West Atlantic Community strike that balance between uplifting all residents with first-class shopping and business development while maintaining the history and flavor that contributes to all of Delray Beach.

Favorite quote: I feel very blessed to have found Delray.

eeping our children safe year round is a top priority for the City of Delray Beach.

This becomes especially important during the summer months when school is out and kids have more time to engage in recreational activities, both indoors and out.

Child safety is everyone’s responsibility and the City reminds us to take extra precautions to protect our youth. Several organizations, including the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the Children’s Safety Network and the City’s Fire-Rescue Department, offer child safety tips, some of which are listed below: • When driving, be attentive to the presence of children in parking lots, on the streets, in driveways, etc.

• Never leave children unattended in cars, shopping areas, pools and/or other bodies of water, etc.

• Supervise children during water-related activities and ensure life jackets are used during recreational boating (teaching your child to swim is the best defense).

• Monitor children during outdoor play to ensure hydration and use sunscreen to protect from the sun’s UV rays. Use insect repellent when needed.

• Wear helmets and protective gear when bike riding, skating, skateboarding, etc.

• Keep an eye on children during backyard barbeques to prevent burn injuries.

• Teach your children that fireworks are pretty to look at but dangerous to touch.

• Know where your older children/ teenagers are going and who they are with.

Have a means to contact them and vice-versa.

• Store medications, poisonous items, flammable materials and potentially harmful items properly. Keep out of children’s reach.

• Teach your children about the dangers of fire and make sure they know what to do should a fire occur in the home.

• Teach your children about stranger danger.

• Make sure children know how to call for help in case of an emergency.

These tips are good not only for the summer but all year long. Take time to learn about child safety from one of the websites listed above or visit other sites that provide valuable information on protecting our kids.

For more information, contact the City’s Public Information Office at (561) 243-7190 or E-mail pio@mydelraybeach.com.

City submits application to renew Justice Assistance Grant

The Delray Beach City Commission has approved an application for the 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). This formula grant funding, in the amount of $40,770, has been allocated to the City of Delray Beach by the U.S. Department of Justice and does not require a financial match. The grant, if awarded, would assist in funding overtime pay for officers on the Delray Beach Police Holiday Robbery Task Force.

Since 1997, the Delray Beach Police Holiday Robbery Task Force has been successful in reducing crime during the holiday season. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, the presence of additional patrol units at shopping centers, business/art districts and during First Night has served as a deterrent to criminal activity. The JAG award provides funding for the continued operation of the Holiday Robbery Task Force to help ensure the safety of our residents, visitors and local merchants.

The projected cost for the Delray Beach Police Holiday Robbery Task Force during Fiscal Year 2014/15 is $41,062. Funds not covered by the JAG award will be absorbed by the City.

For more information, visit the City’s website, www.mydelraybeach.com, and select Police under Departments and/or contact the Delray Beach Police Department at (561) 243-6227.

Real Life Recovery Delray donates $20,000 to Children of Horses Healing Hearts

DELRAY BEACH, FL – In honor of National Children’s Day, Real Life Recover Delray presented a check on June 8 for $20,000 to Horses Healing Hearts, a not for profit organization dedicated to assisting children in families suffering from substance abuse. “We wanted to put a smile on the

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The $20,000 donation was the largest ever presented to Horses Healing Hearts by a treatment center and will go toward a year’s sponsorship of their first ever therapy pony, new flooring for the center’s clubhouse, musical instruments, helmets, riding pants and iPads. “We’re so very thankful,” shares Liz Olszewski, Director and Founder of Horses Healing Hearts. “We can’t wait to see the looks on the kids’ faces!”

To learn more about Horses Healing Hearts or how you can help with donations of money or time, log onto http://www.

HHHUSA.org or e-mail Liz Olszewski at liz@ hhhusa.org or call (561) 713-6133.

For more information about Real Life Recovery Delray log onto http://www. realliferecoverydelray.com/ or email James Chism, Director of Administration at jchism@realliferecoverydelray.com or call (561) 445-7780.

Donation allows for launch of smoke detector program

During the month of May, Delray Beach Fire-Rescue was given a very generous donation by the Block Captains of the Rainberry Bay community of Delray Beach.

This donation was used in large part for the purchase of hundreds of smoke detectors and batteries to be used for the Department’s smoke detector installation program.

DBFR’s smoke detector program consists of an evaluation of current smoke detectors in resident’s homes, replacement of smoke detector batteries as needed, replacement of out of date smoke detectors, and installation of new smoke detectors where needed. All of these services are provided without charge to City residents because of the resources provided by the Rainberry Bay community.

Smoke detector batteries should be

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replaced twice a year. The best practice is to change smoke detector batteries when the clocks are changed between Daylight Savings Time and Standard Time—“Change your clocks, change your batteries.” Smoke detectors should be placed outside of every sleeping area and on every level of the home.

These devices should be replaced every 8 to 10 years.

To schedule a smoke detector or battery evaluation or installation, City residents are asked to contact Captain Kevin Saxton at (561) 243-7456.

Sister Cities International Young Artists Showcase winning exhibit to include artwork from Sister City Miyazu The City of Delray Beach is proud to announce that the talent of a young artist from our Sister City, Miyazu Japan, has been recognized by Sister Cities International.

Sayuri Kaitou’s entry, The Future Which A Girl Is Staring At, has been selected as a finalist in the 2014 Sister Cities International Young Artists Showcase. Her creative

The Future Which A Girl Is Staring At

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interpretation of this year’s theme “Connect globally. Thrive locally.”, will be on display

with other winning entries at the Sister Cities International Conference in San Jose, California (July 31-August 2). Following the conference, the artwork will be on exhibit at several cities across the United States, including Delray Beach.

For over two decades, Sister Cities International has given youth from around the globe the opportunity to express their vision for a more unified, peaceful world through original artwork. This year’s theme challenged youth to illustrate how connectivity has impacted them for the better and enabled their community to thrive.

“We are very excited that Sayuri Kaitou’s work was selected as a finalist,” states David Schmidt, President of Sister Cities of Delray Beach. “While we have had three previous winners in the Young Artists Showcase, they were all local student entries. This is the first winner from one of our sister cities.”

For more information about Sister Cities International, visit www.sister-cities.org. For information about Sister Cities of Delray Beach, visit www.sistercitiesofdelraybeach.org.

A Fish Tale Right Out of the Archives!

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hen you go fishing in the Delray Beach Historical Society archives, there’s no telling what you might find! During a recent research project to gather information about original Lake Ida homes, our archivist, Dottie Patterson came across something truly unique and wonderful—something that’s been a part of Delray Beach history for more than 80 years.

What was discovered was a collection of extraordinary handcrafted scrapbooks and diaries created by local fishing legend, Randall Wilson Davis, when he was a teenager way back in the 1930’s.

Randall’s family settled in Delray Beach in 1925, and his father, Jacob Davis, and older brother, Orville, started the Davis Transfer Co., in early 1926.

(In fact, one of his Dad’s contracts was to deliver bailed hay from a side-track railroad box car in from of the old Delray Electric Power Station run by Doc Ranson.) Randall graduated from Delray High School in 1937, and his first job was lifeguard and recreation director at the Gulf Stream Bath & Tennis. But his true passion was fishing, and Lake Ida his favorite honey hole.

At that time, Lake Ida was a sprawling wetland where bass fishing ruled supreme. And Randall Davis was one of the best fisherman in town. A true sportfishing fanatic, Randall won many fishing contests, even taking home first prize in 1937 from Field & Stream Magazine for the 15 lbs., 12 ounce, 36 inch long bass he landed.

When Randall wasn’t casting a line into Lake Ida and other area lakes, he was writing about fishing, contributing columns to the local papers. It was his desire to save his articles, stories and fish tales for posterity that got Randall involved in what could be called an early form of scrapbooking.

Randall began documenting everything in elaborate, handmade scrapbooks he crafted using personal photos and little pieces of cut construction paper, glued alongside typed poems and funny anecdotes, cutout newspaper articles and small, hand-drawn pictures. These pages became unique living works of art documenting life in Depression-Era Delray Beach.

And in 1990, Davis donated his marvelous scrapbooks and diaries to the DBHS so we would be able share them with you. They’re wonderful and inspiring, and whether you’re a fan of fishing, a Delray Beach history buff, or a weekend scrapbooker, you’ll love pouring over them.

There are literally hundreds of stories in our museum-quality, archival bunker. That’s what we do. We share the stories of Delray Beach and preserve them for future generations. Our Ethel Sterling Williams Research and Learning Center is open to the public. Come visit us and explore our treasure trove of historical artifacts, photos, records, original blueprints, media, art and a wealth of other documents detailing the founding of our Village By The Sea. Attend one of our exhibits or events, tour the Cason Cottage or wander through our native Florida plant gardens.

Lake Ida residents are invited an Old Fashioned Fish Fry and fundraiser on July 18th. Enjoy fish and all the fixin’s from Bud’s Seafood and a Bluegrass band on the north lawn. Open Bar. Call for details.

Join the Society today, as they celebrate their 50th Birthday this year! Join The Pineapple Newspaper and help them reach their goal of 1,000 members by December 2014. Keep our history alive! www.delraybeachhistory.org

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events calendar JULY 1-27 The Life - Cy Coleman’s pulsating musical The Life is bringing some sizzle back to the South Florida theatre scene this summer. Delray Square Performing Arts.

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WEDNESDAYS • JULY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Socrates Café – 11:30am. Weekly discussion group facilitated by Claire Drattell & Don Clare. Delray Beach Public Library. 561-266-0798, delraylibrary.org

ARTISTS ALLEY

WED - SUN • JULY 2 - 6, 9 - 13 The Ring Of Fire - From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love, faith, struggle, success, home and family. Wed, Thurs & Fri 7:30pm, Sat & Sun 2:00pm. $30. 561-450-6357, artsgarage.org

All artists will be available to discuss their works.

Painting...Pottery...Sculpture...Works of Art

THURSDAY • JULY 3 Independence Day Picnic - 4:00pm. 505 Teen Center & Hobbit Skate Park. Enjoy music, BBQ, food eating contest, & outdoor games. Tony Chin, 561-243-7158 Steel Drum Cruises - 7:00-9:00pm, $25 per person & includes 2-hour sunset cruise & live entertainment.

Delray Yacht Cruises. 561-243-0686, delraybeachcruises.com FRIDAY • JULY 4 4 - 7pm July 4th Fireworks Cruise - 6:30pm. $75 per person.

Reservations required. 561-243-0686, delraybeachcruises.com Delray Beach’s July 4th Celebration Be HOT at Delray Beach’s coolest event of the year, the July 4th Celebration.

Located on A1A and Atlantic this FREE event will feature back to back live entertainment, family splash zone, beer garden and much more!

Flag raising at 3:30, activities from 4pm-9pm Fireworks at 9pm simulcast by WiLD 95.5 from the north side of the beach. 561-278-0424, JulyFourthDelrayBeach.com SATURDAY • JULY 5 Wine Tasting - Help us celebrate America and join us for a tasting featuring all US wines. $10/pp 6-8pm, gourmet appetizers and dessert included. The Wine Wave. RSVP 561-276-2076, wineontheave@gmail.com JULY 1-30 Shark Feeding & Shark Months- Tues-Sat - 10:30am $4 per-person ages 3 and up. 561-274-SAND (7263) sandowayhouse.org Alligator Feeding –Wed & Sat 1:00pm. $4 per-person ages 3 and up. 561-274-SAND (7263), sandowayhouse.org JULY 1-31 Pottery Classes – Mon-Fri. Cloud House Pottery, Artist Alley. Beginning, Intermediate, Advance instruction. $40 including materials. 561-862-9222 Spot Coffee located on the corner of Atlantic & First, Delray Beach. Large scale automotive themed color framed photographs by national & internationally published commercial fine art photographer Harvey Schwartz of Delray Beach. www.Autofotos.com

Nate Najar Trio - Jazz- 8pm- An American jazz guitarist, composer and producer delivering melodies from traditional jazz, to blues, gospel, and sizzling Brazilian beats that delight the human spirit. $30. 561-450-6357, artsgarage.org Haitian Cultural Music & Food Festival - Presented by Kreole Kamp, Inc., Sat 1:00-11:30 pm, Outdoor Pavilion at Old School Square. $20 advance/$25 at the gate; $15 students with ID, $10 kids under 15. Ongoing music performances, food and activities. 561-634-1748 SATURDAYS • JULY 5, 12, 19, 26 Pickleball - 12:00-3pm. Adult play. Delray Beach Community Center. $5. 561-243-7250, mydelraybeach.com

OPEN STUDIOS & GALLERIES THURSDAY, JULY 17 • 6-9PM

ARTISTS ALLEY - runs north and south between NE 3rd and 4th Streets, east of 3rd Avenue and west of the RR tracks in the Pineapple Grove Arts District in downtown Delray Beach.

FOR MORE INFO Call Vincent Cacace 561-276-1177 or 561-523-5300

TUESDAY • JULY 8 From a Woman’s Perspective Book Discussion Group – 10:00 am. The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath presented by Karen Kurzer. Delray Beach Public Library. 561-2660798, delraylibrary.org WEDNESDAY • JULY 9, 16, 23, 39 Art Cinema at the Crest- Delray Beach Center for the Arts.

Wed, 4:00pm and 7:30pm; tickets $10; members free.

561-243-7922, DelrayArts.org THURSDAY • JULY 10 Contacts & Cocktails - Dash Travel & 504 Office Suites LLC - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM- Hosted by the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce. For just $10 in advance, and $15 at the door, you’ll enjoy cocktails, conversations and culinary delights. Non-members are invited to join in as well at $20 per person. Call Patty, 561-278-0424, patty@delraybeach.com JULY 10 - 19 USTA BOYS 18’s & 16’s National Claycourt Championships Presented by The Venetian® Las Vegas-Hosted by City of Delray Beach - yellowtennisball.com FRIDAY • JULY 11 Sushi & Stroll - 5:30pm - 8:00pm – Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens. Taiko drum performance. Limited tickets $8 adults, $6 4-17, under 4 free. morikami.org JULY 12, 17, 19, 26 Savor the City Culinary Tours–Tour includes 4 restaurants, and 2 specialty shops. $65, reservations required. 954410-3177, info@SavorTheCity.info SATURDAY • JULY 12 Ride and Remember Trolley -10am-12pm- Spady Museum. $20, spadymuseum.com The Olive Taste of Delray will host Chef Dustin of Sazio Italian on the Ave, at 1:00 PM. Chef Dustin will prepare a favorite summer salad from their menu featuring our extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegar. There is NO CHARGE for this event. Space is limited. RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED. Call Lori at 561-266-3228 or email info@theolivetasteofdelray.com.

SATURDAYS • JULY 12, 19, 26 Writing Workshops for Tomorrow’s Authors 10am -12pm . His, Hers, or Mine? Deciding on Point of View, Research for Fiction and Non-Fiction, Facebook for Writers. Reservation is required. $25. 561-279-7790, murderonthebeach.com MONDAYS • JULY 14, 21, 28 Lifelong Learning Community Institute Course -Impressionism was Universal – French, Russian & American Art–10:30am - 12:00pm - $45- Delray Beach Public Library. 561-266-0798, delraylibrary.org THURSDAY - SATURDAY • JULY 17 - 19 Selfish Giant -A fairy tale performed with unique wooden marionettes by Bits N Pieces Puppet Theatre at the Puppetry Arts. Thurs & Fri -10:30am and 1:30pm; Sat 2:00pm; $6.50. 561-243-4330, puppetcenter.org FRIDAY - SATURDAY • JULY 18 - 19 Global Invasion Tito Puente, Jr.- Tickets from $25. 561450-6357, artsgarage.org

FUN FRIDAYS AT SOLITA DELRAY! Join Marketing & Events by Priscilla for a networking and social happy hour party every Friday from 5 PM to 7:30 PM. With Half Off all bar beverage including premium drinks and wines, and off all appetizers. (until 7 PM). No rsvp necessary.

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SATURDAY • 19 Delray Beach Bus Loop - 6-11pm; $20 advance or $35 at check-in. Delray east meets west – connecting downtown Delray to Delray Marketplace. Includes 8 stops. busloop. org/the_delray_beach_bus_loop.

Artists Alley Open Studios Night – 6pm – 9pm – Third Thursdays in the Artists Alley area of the Pineapple Grove Arts District. www.artistsalleydelray.com Carol White will be at Murder on the Beach Bookstore, Pineapple Grove, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL. Phone: 561-279-7790 on July 19, 2014 at 2:00 pm to discuss her new award winning book of short stories, “Sitting Pretty.” www.carolwhitefiction.com FRIDAY • JULY 25 PBC Curlfriends Event - 5pm-9pm - This show will bring together professionals and consumers in one room to learn and exchange information about hair care, product knowledge, beauty maintenance techniques, and networking opportunity. pbccurlfriends.com SATURDAY • JULY 26 Magic and Comedy- An evening of magic and comedy for adults, hosted by the Amazing Mr. A with guest magicians.

8pm Puppetry Arts Center, $15. 561-243-4330, puppetcenter.org

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events calendar SATURDAY • JULY 26 Family Splash Games - Pompey Park Pool, 12 noon-3:00 pm. Cost: Daily Pass. Fun and exciting aquatic games like, water basketball, underwater hockey, watermelon relays, and much more. 561-243-7358, mydelraybeach.com

Saturday August 23, 10am – Noon How to Get Published: Be Your Own Agent. Twitter pitch opportunities, online pitch opportunities, and direct submission for landing a contract without an agent.

Instructor: Victoria Pinder, The Zoastra Affair.

Diego Figueiredo with Special Guest: Rose Max -Brazilian Jazz- $25. 561-450-6357, artsgarage.org

Saturday September 6, 10 am – Noon Everyone Judges a Book By It’s Cover. A great cover attracts buyers. Learn what works for ebooks, hardcovers, paperbacks, and audio, and what doesn’t.

Instructor: Victoria Landis, Alias: Mitzi & Mack.

THURSDAY • JULY 31 Extraordinary Art and Sale! Delray Beach Center for the Arts Cornell Museum. Thur 6:00-8:00 pm; $5. Experience extraordinary art and take home an original! $25. Beer, wine and light bites available. 561-243-7922, DelrayArts.org Collector Series Wine Tasting - A unique opportunity to taste some of the most sought after, highly rated wineries, from selected vineyards. Limited to first 15 people, $50/pp.

Gourmet appetizers and dessert included. The Wine Wave RSVP Required 561-276-2076, wineontheave@gmail.com Murder on the Beach Bookstore The Authors Academy Writing Workshops for Tomorrow’s Authors

Saturday July 12, 10am - Noon His, Hers, or Mine? Deciding on Point of View. Whose head are we in and why are we there? Navigate the confusing waters of whose story it is.

Instructor: Cynthia Thomason, A Soldier’s Promise.

Saturday July 19, 10am - Noon Research for Fiction and Non-fiction. Even a simple error can disqualify both you and your book in the eyes of the reader. Learn to get your facts straight.

Instructor: Eliot Kleinberg, War in Paradise.

Saturday July 26, 10 am – Noon Facebook for Writers. Explore the power of Facebook for engaging the reader, growing your fan base, advertising, hosting events, and creating pages.

Instructor: Marcia King-Gamble, Baby, I Want You. Saturday August 2, 10am - Noon Blogging, Posting, and Tweeting Your Way to Success.

Using social media to build your writing career. Nancy will share tips that gained her 7,000+ followers.

Instructor: Nancy Cohen, Hanging By a Hair.

Saturday August 9, 10am - Noon How to Self-Publish: eBook and Print. Formatting your manuscript, adjusting the template, and adding front data for ebook and print to maximize your selling potential.

Instructor: Gregg Brickman, the lord.

Saturday August 16, 10am – Noon How to Get Published: Finding an Agent. How to determine if you need a literary agent, find the right one for you, and get published by a traditional publisher.

Instructor: Miriam Auerbach, Dirty Harriet.

Through September 28 School of Creative Arts Showcase –Mon-Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm; Sat, 10am-3pm; free admission. A multi-media exhibit showcasing drawings, paintings, collage, mixed media and photographs by adult and youth students and instructors. Delray Beach Center for the Arts. 561-2437922, DelrayArts.org

All workshops are held at Murder on the Beach Bookstore, 273 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, from 10am to Noon.

All instructors are multi-published authors. Charge for each workshop is $25 per person. Reservations are required. 561-279-7790 or murdermb@gate.net For more detailed information: www.FLauthorsacademy.com EXHIBITS: Through August 24 From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Paper as Art- Tues-Sun, 10 am – 4:30 pm; closed Mon and major holidays. $5; children under 6 free. Paper, when transformed, manipulated, sculpted or cut into two and three dimensional art, can surprise and amaze the viewer with its flexibility, intricacy and beauty. Delray Beach Center for the Arts. 561-243-7922, DelrayArts.org.

Through August 9 Art Work by Rick Ricketts & Photography by Judith Acker - Delray Beach Public Library. 561 266-0798, delraylibrary.org Through August 31 Samurai Culture: Treasures of South Florida CollectionsSamurai Culture, organized by the Morikami Museum in conjunction with various collectors across South Florida, features an array of samurai suits of armor and weapons fashioned during the Edo period (1600 – 1868). Also displayed are a variety of paintings and prints depicting samurai life made during both the Edo- and Meiji period (1868 – 1912). Although the samurai class was abolished soon after the Meiji Restoration of 1868, many samurai families held on to priceless armor, swords, helmets, sundry other adornments, and paintings and prints in commemoration of one of the most illustrious warrior classes in the world. Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens, 561-495-0233, morikami.org Through August 31 From A Quiet Place: The Paper Sculptures of Kyoko Hazama - While most of us are familiar with handmade Japanese paper, or washi (incorrectly called rice paper), and the fascinating art of paper folding known as origami, few have experienced Kyoko Hazama’s magnificent paper sculptures: delicate, intricately detailed and highly personal paper sculptures that she describes as “symbolic self-portraits.” The exhibition was organized by Mobilia Gallery, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens, 561-495-0233, morikami.org

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LIBRARY CLOSED JULY 4 FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY AND SUNDAYS THROUGH LABOR DAY NO COMPUTER CLASSES THIS MONTH AND NO AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB THIS MONTH All programs are free except the Lifelong Learning Community Institute Courses Tuesday, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 @ 10:00 a.m.

Children’s Program – “Turtle Tales” (2-3 yr olds) Wednesday, July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 @ 11:30 a.m.

Socrates Café – Weekly discussion group facilitated by Claire Drattell & Don Clare Thursday, July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 @ 10.00 a.m.

Children’s Program – “Stories & Scissors” (4 yrs & older) Thursday, July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 from 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. –“Empowerment Zone” presented by the Reference Department Thursday, July 3 @ 2:30 p.m. – Children’s Program “Out of My Hands Juggling & Illusion Show” Saturday, July 5, 12, 19 & 26 @ 10:00 a.m.

The Writer’s Studio weekly Saturday morning program Contact Howard Gleichenhaus 561-638-7251 Monday, July 7, 14, 21 & 28 @ 10:00 a.m.

Children’s Program – “Tales for Tadpoles” (birth to 2 yrs) Monday, July 7, 14, 21 & 28 from 1:00 – 4:30 p.m.

“Empowerment Zone” Monday, July 7, 14, 21 & 28 @ 5:15 p.m.

Got Gaming? presented by Young Adult Librarian Loanis Menendez-Cuesta

Tuesday, July 8 @ 10:00 a.m.

From a Woman’s Perspective Book Group The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath presented by Karen Kurzer Tuesday, July 8 @ 6:00 p.m. – Evening Book Group rrow of God by Chinua Achebe presented by rotating facilitators Thursday, July 10 & 24 @ 10:30 a.m.

Craft Series – “Knit ‘N Purl” presented by rotating facilitators Thursday, July 10 @ 2:30 p.m.

Children’s Program – “Locomotion Theatre” Monday, July 14 & 28 @ 10:00 a.m.

Craft Series – “Quilting Bee” – twice monthly quilting class presented by Karen Pugh & Linda Bouvier Monday, July 14, 21 & 28 @ 10:30 am – 12 noon Lifelong Learning Community Institute Course –Mind- Boggling Mondays – “Impressionism Was Universal”- see brochure for course listings – Fee = $45 - Guest pass = $20 Thursday, July 17 @ 2:30 p.m.

Children’s Program – “Salty Sue, Pirate Lady” Thursday, July 24 @ 2:30 p.m.

Children’s Program – “Gary Midnight, Midnight Magic” Thursday, July 31 @ 2:30 p.m.

Children’s Program – “Science Museum Nitromania” ART EXHIBITS Through August 9 – “Rick Ricketts Art Work” by Rick Ricketts

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MASSAGE YOUR WAY TO BETTER HEALTH Inaugural Great Give Event a huge success

Palm Beach County helps raise over $2.2 million for charity

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eet. We don’t think that much about them, but they are a huge part of our everyday life. They support all our weight, allow us to move around, and get us where we need to go. And what do we do in return? Perhaps you get a pedicure now and then? A hot bath or foot soak?

Well, how about a foot massage? Or, as the professionals call it, reflexology. Although reflexology isn’t massage, it does feel that way. However, it’s actually a form of alternative medicine, the physical act of applying pressure to the feet, hands, or ears with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques without the use of oil or lotion. It is based on what reflexologists claim to be a system of zones and reflex areas that they say reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands, with the premise that such work affects a physical change to the body.

At newly opened Foot Haven in Delray Beach, you can find affordable and top-notch reflexology therapists that can help you feel better – almost instantly. Owner Herman Garcia opened Foot Haven in March in a historic 1925 home off Federal Highway just one block south of Atlantic Ave.

Despite the near hidden location, Garcia said he’s enjoyed a steady growth in business over the past several months, and has a good number of regulars.

Part of it is due to his pricing: It won’t empty your wallet to pamper yourself a few times a month. Monthly membership packages are available, allowing multiple visits as a reduced price, while walk-in services are all less than $70.

“I wanted this to be affordable, while at the same time offering 5-star service and more personalized attention in a comfortable and intimate setting,” Garcia told the Pineapple.

Foot Haven has four rooms and a total of 15 stations, as well as a party room that can accommodate up to 15 people per hour. Foot reflexology services include at 25-, 55- and 80-minute service priced between $28-$67. A 25-minute session will get you the basics, while the signature 55- and 80-minute service include a back and neck massage, as well as an herbal food soak and cleanse. Feeling extra indulgent?

Special add-ons include hot stone massage, coconut sugar scrub, cranberry orange foot scrub, and hot lavender paraffin wax dips.

During their service, guests are able to enjoy complimentary teas, wine and Continued on page 8

A Different Type of Chiropractic Care at Schrier Family Chiropractic in Pineapple Grove

By Nicole Danna The Pineapple Staff Writer Before Dr. Elan Schrier decided to become a chiropractor, he visited one for pain. It wasn’t the traditional pain associated with chiropractic care, like back or neck pain. Instead, he suffered from extreme migraine headaches.

“For years I did the traditional thing -- sleeping in dark rooms, taking pain medications -- and it didn’t get better,” said Schrier, whose vision of Schrier Family Chiropractic began when he was just 12 years old.

Debilitating migraines occurred weekly, causing sleep problems and a host of other ailments. After years of dealing with the pain and masking the symptoms with medication, someone suggested Schrier visit a chiropractor. After the first adjustment he knew his life would never be the same. Schrier’s migraines went away after that first week of treatment, and today -- through

his own chiropractic practice in Delray Beach -- he helps others experience the same breakthroughs.

Schrier’s practice is located Pineapple Grove district of downtown Delray Beach, and although it appears just like any other chiropractic office, it’s anything but ordinary. Why? Schrier offers a focused type of work known as upper cervical care, a treatment method that less than 5 percent of chiropractors nationwide specialize in.

What makes upper cervical care so unique? Although all chiropractic practices are safe, upper cervical care is very gentle, says Schrier, and focuses on moving one bone at a time.

“Sometimes, just one bone in the entire body is all that needs to be adjusted to restore the rest of the spine,” said Schrier. “This is done with a gentle adjustment that involves no twisting, cracking, or popping. The main objective of this care is to restore the entire spine back to a balanced, unstressed, position Continued on page 8

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alm Beach County helped to raise more than $2.2 million in a single day for 330 local nonprofits during the first-ever Great Give of Palm Beach and Martin County. The 24-hour online fundraising event held on May 6 was hosted by the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, United Way of Palm Beach County, Martin County Community Foundation and United Way for Martin County.

The official grand total was announced this month at the Community Foundation’s Founder’s Award luncheon at the Kravis Center.Philanthropy can change a community, and we felt that change during the Great Give,” said Brad Hurlburt, president and CEO of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. “What made this event so impactful was not only the money we raised, but the partnerships we formed. We showed the community the power of collaboration.”

The Great Give final total includes the money raised through online donations on May 6, as well as additional funds raised by the nonprofits through match challenges and checks that were not contributed via the website. It is part of a grand total of $53 million raised for 7,700 nonprofits nationwide.

Hurlburt and Dr. Laurie George, president and CEO of the United Way of Palm Beach County, announced the total together in front of a crowd of 500 guests at the luncheon that included many of the participating nonprofits. They also announced that the date for next year’s event will be May 5.

“This event allowed us to help so many nonprofits offering so many great programs in Palm Beach and Martin counties,” said George. “From ensuring kids succeed in school and families have food on their tables, to protecting the environment and animals, and everything in between. We are looking forward to helping even more people next year.”

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THE GATHERING GOING GREEN: St. Patrick’s Parade to sponsor WellFest Delray

By Dr. Marilyn Shore Special to The Pineapple

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was at “the gathering” this past weekend, a seminar I go to every three months where I met a chiropractor that shared his health challenges, and an amazingly touching story on how he healed against all odds.

Dr. Paul is a young chiropractor who once battled the difficulties of having a brain tumor for close to a decade. Approximately one year ago he began having seizures, as well as other troubling symptoms, and upon examination was told he had a very aggressive brain tumor.

To make matters worse, doctors relayed that he would have just two months to live if he didn’t have surgery. Even worse news?

If he did have surgery, there was a chance it could leave him permanently disabled, may not work at all – or worse – kill him.

Paul seemed to be the last person who could hear such a diagnosis. He lived a very healthy lifestyle, ate well, exercised and received regular chiropractic adjustments.

Following doctors orders, he decided to have the surgery at the Mayo Clinic, and underwent a seven-hour surgery.

Most remarkably, he chose to stay awake during the surgery. Why? So he could tell the doctor if he started to feel any disability during its course -- like paralysis, or loss of senses. His head was bolted to the table on his side and with technology the doctor locate the tumor and remove most of it, if not all of it.

During the process, the bolt broke. Paul fainted, went into tachycardia, and then flatlined. He was dead for a few minutes, but came back, deciding to go through with the surgery with no bolt, no technology, and fully conscious.

What’s even more amazing: Paul, even before the surgery, said he wold be back in his office in less than a week. Everyone thought he was crazy, but guess what? He was back in his office less than seven days post surgery.

When he shared his story, we all cried and were in awe of his commitment to seeing himself healed, every cell of his body from the inside out whole healthy and complete.

Paul’s prognosis was two months, but he challenged the medical world, and is still alive. He’s also still a practicing chiropractor, making a huge difference in the lives of others.

You may be asking why I shared this with you. Because, through your mind and sheer power of will, each of us has a tremendous ability to heal. If you have the faith, take care of this temple that houses your soul, and allow it to express life fully, remember that truly anything is possible.

Dr. Marilyn Shore welcomes you to Shore Chiropractic. For more info visit the website at www. shorechiro.com, or call her office at 561-278-2727.

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Annual Delray parade to showcase healthy/ safe home and fitness training as part of Delray’s Wellness and “Green” Festival

DELRAY BEACH, FL – John Fischer is a man of action. As the driving force behind Delray’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, John is focused on showcasing all aspects of this memorable event. Among them is a celebration of the men and women who put their lives on the line to keep us protected and are often the first responders when tragedy strikes.

In appreciation of these devoted people, and to promote health, safety and fitness, Fischer and Patrick Halliday, Executive Director at WellFest Delray are discussing a range of attractions that could be held at WellFest (March 7-8) at Delray Center for the Arts at Old School Square, one week before the parade.

“When Bob Lipp, the creator of WellFest introduced me to John, I immediately saw the possibility of having fire, police and emergency service personnel on hand at WellFest to promote a Healthy/Safe Home as well as a Youth Fitness program, where young people could interact with their heroes,” noted Patrick Halliday. “John did an amazing job in his first year organizing the parade and we are both about ‘going green,’ so this collaboration makes a lot of sense in many ways.”

Also on hand at the meeting between John and Patrick were staff members from “Smile Share The Vibe” (www.smilesharethevibe.com), a group committed to promoting “positive energy” and the “WellFestlifestyle.” They will be showcasing some of the work they are doing with their Smile Share The Vibe program at WellFest Delray 2015.

“Meeting Patrick and the Smile folks was great,” noted Fischer.

“The St Patrick’s Day parade has a great history here in Delray, and we welcome the opportunity to honor those who serve and protect by connecting them with the community through a meaningful event like WellFest Delray.”

Commenting on The St. Patrick’s Day Parade sponsorship, Lipp added, “Since 2001, and even before, the parade has become an opportunity for us to honor and applaud those brave men and women

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who serve their communities with the highest level of devotion and sacrifice. Being able to interact with these amazing people at an event like WellFest Delray, and learn first hand about keeping you home healthier and safer, while providing our children with an opportunity to talk about fitness and mental toughness will be a special moment.”

The mission of WellFest Delray 2015 is to stay fit, eat well, think positive, take a holistic approach to healthcare and go green. Going into its third year, Exhibitor sign-up is 500% ahead of the 2014 event and attendance-building plans are in place.

A strong WellFest can strengthen and enhance the Delray brand, support the growing number of “WellFest-related” businesses coming into the area, and attract like-minded residents and tourists.

For info on participating in WellFest Delray 2015, please visit www.

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For info on participating in The St. Patrick’s Day parade, please visit http://stpatrickparade.com. Please note that all parade proceeds, above and beyond operating costs, go towards funding Police / Firefighter / EMS non profit 501c3 funds.

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briefs The 7th Annual Rooney’s 5K raises $21,000 and contributes to five local charities

WEST PALM BEACH FL – The 7th Annual Rooney’s 5k Run/Walk was held on Saturday, April 19 in Abacoa, Jupiter.

This year’s run raised a $21,000 for Autism Project of Palm Beach County, Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization, FAU Honors College, Pathways to Independence and Potentia Academy with the help of sponsorships and 1,043 participants.

The headliner sponsor was Bettor Racing OT and additional sponsors included: The Honda Classic, Juno Beach Animal Hospital and Place of Hope.

John Buechele, Jessica Davis, Theresa Hume, Sarah Mears, Alexis Barbish, Kyle Henderson, Janice Meeks, Duane Meeks, Patrick Rooney, Jr, Bill Dunn, Diane Reeves, Beverly Kelly, Anne Dichele, Sue Tomlinson, Susan Buechele, Kaitlyn Decker

“Despite threatening weather, we had a great turnout for our 7th Annual Rooney’s 5K, and the event raised an impressive $21,000 for our charities,” said Alexis Barbish, executive director of Rooney’s Golf Foundation. “We also try to make it a fun day that everyone enjoys and wants to come back to each year.

We are so proud of this event and it could not be done without the incredible sponsors or volunteers.”

The course had participants starting on University Drive in Abacoa, traveling on South Central Blvd. and crossing the finish line in front of Rooney’s the Gastropub. The Kids 1 Mile was a big hit with children from 3-14 years old participating. Prior to the awards

ceremony, all were treated to a breakfast feast featuring Rooney’s famous Irish Toast.

This family event also included appearances by Ace the Poker Bear, Roger Dean Stadium’s Hamilton the Hammerhead, greyhound pets, the Easter Bunny and raffle prizes from various businesses. Next year’s Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, April 11.

The Rooney’s Golf Foundation is now preparing for its 13th Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 30, 2014.

Since 2001, Rooney’s Golf Foundation has donated more than $473,000 to local Palm Beach County charities.

MGMFT donates $1500 to Campaign for Grade Level Reading

The Mark Gerretson Memorial Fishing Tournament recently donated $1500 to The Campaign for Grade Level Reading. Janet Meeks said, “We purchased summer reading packets for children attending both Orchard View & Pine Grove Elementary Schools. The books will be distributed to the children at the end of the school year for the students to build home libraries” This year’s Mark Gerretson Memorial 20th Anniversary Fishing Tournament will be held August 9th. Please get your rods and reels together or just join us for the Captain’s Meeting and Fundraiser on August 8th, 2014 at the Delray Beach Elks Lodge. MGMFT raises much needed money for local children and families.

Local Dentist named PresidentElect of the Florida Dental Association

DELRAY BEACH, FL – The Florida Dental Association (FDA) announced that Dr. Ralph Attanasi of Delray Beach was named 2014-2015 president-elect of the Florida Dental Association at the 2014 Florida National Dental Convention in Orlando.

Dr. Attanasi is a past president and

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trustee of the Atlantic Coast District Dental Association and currently serves as co-chair of the Joint Committee of Dental Lab Matters, a consultant to the Governmental Action Committee, member of the FDA Political Action Committee and a member of the 17th District Delegation to the American Dental Association. He is also a fellow of the American and International Colleges of Dentistry, member of the Pierre Fauchard Academy and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Florida Prosthetic Association and the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens.

“The Florida Dental Association is honored to have Dr. Attanasi serve as our president-elect,” said Drew Eason, Executive Director and CEO of the Florida Dental Association. “He brings tremendous experience in serving organized dentistry, and his leadership will be instrumental in further strengthening our organization and the practice of dentistry in Florida.”

Dr. Attanasi received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from New York University, completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at Columbia University and received a Master of Science degree in prosthodontics from the University of Michigan. He is currently a practicing prosthodontist in Delray Beach.

The Little Gym honors local entrepreneur with President’s Circle Award at annual “Reunion” Conference

The Little Gym International reserves its prestigious President’s Circle Award for franchise owners who show exemplary performance in bringing The Little Gym program to families in their local community.

The hands-on learning and physical development franchise for children recently honored Mitch Greenberg, owner of The Little Gym of Boca/Delray, with this award at the company’s annual Reunion conference,

held May 2 – 4 at The Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego, CA. “The business owners who earn this award excel at delivering a positive experience for children and their families,” said The Little Gym President & CEO, Ruk Adams.

“Delivering on The Little Gym promise of making physical activity fun, these innovative entrepreneurs develop and nurture a loyal customer base, which leads to strong customer retention and new customer development.

Their success means that more children benefit from our programs – and that’s a winning result for us and for the families we serve.”

“I am proud to accept this award because it means we have earned the trust and loyalty of the families who enroll their children with us,” said Greenberg. “We work hard to deliver a high-energy experience in a safe and supportive environment where children can develop trust in their own capabilities. We know that by making physical activity fun and rewarding, we are creating the foundation for a lifetime of healthy habits, and that’s a responsibility we take very seriously.”

For more information about The Little Gym of Boca/Delray, located at 15280 Jog Rd Ste E, please contact Mitch Greenberg at 561-637-9992 or tlgbocadelrayfl@ thelittlegym.com, visit them at www. thelittlegym.com/bocadelrayfl or go to www.

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The Little Gym is an internationally recognized program that helps children build the developmental skills and confidence needed at each stage of childhood. The very first location was established in 1976 by Robin Wes, an innovative educator with a genuine love for children. The Little Gym International, Inc., headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., was formed in 1992 to franchise The Little Gym concept. Today, The Little Gym International has nearly 300 locations in 28 countries. For more information, visit The Little Gym at www.TheLittleGym.com.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County’s Silver Anniversary Golf Classic Acupuncture an effective treatment Golf tournament & auction hit long drive to success and raise over $235,000 PALM BEACH, FL – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm for painful Piriformis BeachWEST County (BGCPBC) recently held its 25th Annual Golf Classic and Auction in North Palm Beach, raising more than $235,000 for Syndrome the at-risk children served by the Clubs. This longstanding event was

By Edward Scarlett Special to The Pineapple In my clinic I am continually amazed at how many patients come seeking relief from this very painful condition. This syndrome can occur in just about any one. For example elderly patients, athletes, people who sit a lot, weekend warrior types, people with trauma’s, pregnancy moms can all suffer from this Syndrome. The piriformis muscle is a small flat, band-like muscle located in the buttocks near the top of the hip joint. The Syndrome happens when the piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve.

The sciatic nerve is a thick and long nerve in the body. It passes alongside or goes through the piriformis muscle, goes down the back of the leg, and eventually branches off into smaller nerves that end in the feet. Piriformis syndrome usually starts with pain, tingling, or numbness in the buttocks.

The pain can be severe and extend down the length of the sciatic nerve (called sciatica). Many times it is difficult for the patient to sit or walk long distances.

People can also have trouble experiencing restful sleep because of the pain.

The piriformis muscle assists in abducting and laterally rotating the thigh. In other words, while balancing on the left foot, move the right leg directly sideways away from the body and rotate the right leg so that the toes point towards the ceiling. This is the action of the right piriformis muscle. Diagnosis of piriformis syndrome is made by the patient’s communication of symptoms and by a physical exam using a variety of movements to elicit pain to the piriformis muscle.

In most cases, a contracted or tender piriformis muscle can be found with palpating trigger points along the muscle itself. Sometimes I have found that a disk herniation in the lower lumbar spine and/or sacroiliac joint problems, including SI joint dysfunction, SI joint syndrome, SI joint strain, and SI joint inflammation can also coexist with the piriforis syndrome.

I have been able to achieve exceptional results treating these problems at my clinic over the last 23 years. I have found that using a combination of damp heat, blood moving liniments, advanced Acupressure and Acupuncture work just about always in getting the patient relief and correcting the dysfunction. Patients usually begin to feel relief right away with treatments.

The patient also needs to engage in a program of proper stretching, and exercise, depending on what stage of the syndrome there experiencing. For example whether the pain is being created by an acute or chronic situation would determine how active they should be or how much they should rest.

If they stay consistent with their treatments and follow the correct action plan they can most certainly expect positive results without taking pain meds or needing a cortisone injection.

Many people are walking around out there with piriformis syndrome, hip, and low back pain not realizing it can be treated and resolved with a good treatment plan such as what we offer here at Alive and Acupuncture Clinic.

Edward Scarlett is the Clinical director and owner of Alive and Well Acupuncture. He is a state certified Acupuncturist and an expert in multiple styles of acupuncture.

He also has extensive training in acupressure and deep muscle therapy techniques. He specializes in acute or chronic pain, along with digestive and hormone imbalances.

Visit www.AliveandwellAcupuncture.com

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chaired once again by former CBS12 Sports Anchor Pat Murphy, creator of the tournament 25 years ago.

Since its inception, the Annual Golf Classic has raised over $6 million for the BGCPBC. Joining Murphy in his efforts were CBS12’s Matt Lincoln and Stephanie Watson as co-chairs. Committee members included Todd Barron, Mary Church, Michelle Klein, Reg Miller, Christine Pitts, Tracy Sherman and Mark Travaglini.

“I am proud to be involved with such a top notch event,” said Pat Murphy. “We have been fortunate enough to have the continuous support of so many good people in Palm Beach County. Every year we host this event, our supporters enable us to serve children in dire need of the services our Clubs provide their communities. Above all, it is incredibly rewarding to know we’ve had a phenomenal impact in the lives of so many young people throughout these 25 years.”

The festivities began Friday, May 16th with more than 220 guests attending the silver anniversary dinner party and auction. During the reception, guests were welcomed by Club members of the Florence DeGeorge Boys & Girls Club in West Palm Beach, and lingered at a patio cocktail reception featuring hors d’oeuvres, drinks and browsed an array of silent auction items including golf foursomes, vacation packages, sports memorabilia and more. The highlight of dinner was a tribute to Pat Murphy for his 25 years of dedicated service to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. Sheriff Ric Bradshaw was the recipient of the 2014 Great Futures Award.

The event continued Saturday morning as 144 golfers took to the links at a private course in North Palm Beach. Players s hit for finishing prizes including handsome wrist watches courtesy of Tourneau, a set of clubs from Palm Beach Golf Center, and gourmet KitchenAid products donated by Whirlpool. Taking tops honors as Gross

Winning foursome Matt Barnes, Kevin Propel, Michael Dumbleton and Mark Holtzhausen

Champions were Matt Barnes, Kevin Propel, Michael Dumbleton and Mark Holtzhausen with a score of 57. Second place went to Warren Bottke, Steve Hart, Bob Koepka and Pat Murphy, and third place was won by Peter Colangello, Mike Leighton, John Pellecchia and John Weber. Taking home first place in the Net Category was Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, Dorothy Bradshaw, John Kime and Rusty Lamm. Second place was Dan Dolbee, Keith Fox, Jason Slohn and Jared Crocker, and third Mark Whyman, Eric Nova, Mike Vega and Ben Hartman.

On the course golfers enjoyed refreshments and snacks underwritten by Lost Tree Realty. Players also had the opportunity to win a brand new Jeep Cherokee provided by Arrigo if they were able to sink the hole-in-one challenge.

For more information, please visit www.bgcpbc.org or call 561-683-3287.

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WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE? Relief for the Sunshine (Stressed) State

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ake a minute and think about why you get up each day and what your purpose in life is?

This question may sound silly, but if you really think about it, why do you go to work, school, running, to the gym, panhandling, boating, or whatever it is that you do on a daily basis?

Take me for instance; I have a full time job, I am a part-time Yoga teacher, I am in a serious relationship, have a dog, family and friends, and oh yea, did I mention that I am a writer. Because of my responsibilities I literally forget to practice what I preach, and not take enough yoga classes.

This may seem like no big deal to most, but the benefits I receive from taking yoga enable me to handle my other responsibilities.

I think clearer, my teaching is certainly better, and frankly I really enjoy it.

“OM”

At some point, we all ask ourselves, “What is the purpose of my existence?”

There are many theories and ideologies as to why we exist, and I’m not here to argue any of them, but I do believe one thing is for sure, we all really like and dislike certain things, and those “things” ultimately define us as a person. Sounds pretty simple, but its true.

WASN’T BUILT IN A DAY

by David James

Wouldn’t it be great if your passions were the driving force behind your responsibilities.

Whether it is sports, dancing, cooking or juggling; knowing that no matter what your job, parental responsibility or personal trainer may say, you know at some point you will be lost in a passion that makes everything else melt away. Sounds great in theory, but most of us seem to forget and let our passions fall by the wayside.

So maybe a zen approach to this will help you correct the situation. Begin to become aware of what you are doing. When you go to work, or do your routine, start to think to yourself why you do these things, and how do the responsibilities relate to your joy. Are they a means to and end, are they financially supporting your happiness? We should all have clear understanding as too why we get up in the morning each day.

So why am sharing this with you? I’m using my example to make a point. We have to leave time for ourselves to do the things that we love, because life is short, and we will not always get the chance to do what makes us happy. Just like the old saying goes, “If you don’t use it, you will lose it”. If you keep putting what keeps you balanced on back burner, one day you will forget you even loved it.

The good news is, there is always time to change. My advice is simply take a step back from your everyday life and ask yourself “what makes me happy?” Then from there you can figure out how to keep those passions alive in your life.

With that being said, I will leave you with this: When you get up each morning and forget why your driving 40 minutes to work in the blazing sun and the guy in front of you is going way too slow in the fast lane; think of your happy place....And then remember why you woke up this morning.

Write me at: DavidJames.Yoga@gmail. com or call 561-929-8905

By Eve Cammon, Studio Manager Special to The Pineapple

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ore than anyone e l s e in the United States, Floridians officially need massage in their lives. According to a recent article in TIME and a study by real estate blog Movoto, residents of Florida are more stressed out than those of any other state in the nation.

Unfortunately for us, several negative factors of life in Florida have outweighed the seemingly relaxing combination of everpresent visual vacation cues like bountiful sunshine, miles of beaches, and thriving coconut palms. Fortunately for us, there is an easy solution that can help balance the scales again.

Therapeutic massage has been proven, through scientific study, to decrease stress on both psychological and physical levels.

Most people have heard it exclaimed by friends, family or coworkers that they feel different after they receive massage; it’s not uncommon to hear statements such as “I feel like a whole new person!” after someone has experienced a great massage or to describe oneself as “jello” and “amazing.” But even further than that, studies show that massage in fact decreases cortisol levels, blood pressure, and even heart rate.

Now is the perfect time for Floridians to change our status as “most stressed out state.” Summertime is when our traffic lightens, our pace slows, and locals go back to their favorite beaches on the weekends.

It is an ideal time to incorporate new stressrelieving habits, like receiving therapeutic massage, into our routines. Make the most of your summer, care for yourself, and lower your stress another notch by adding therapeutic massage to your personal wellness plan now.

Elements Therapeutic Massage Boca Raton 5030 Champion Blvd Boca Raton FL 33496 michaelchurch@elementsmassage.com

The Conde Center invests in the future Over the last year The Conde Center for Chiropractic Neurology has substantially updated their facilities adding nearly 2,000 square feet of rehabilitation space and treatment rooms. In addition, state-of-the art equipment now occupies the center.

The most advanced digital x-ray system is now available, two class IV high power laser units, a whole body vibration platform, with the first of its kind patented cage to enhance the rehabilitation process, interactive metronome program for the rehabilitation of neurological disorders, non-surgical decompression tables for the treatment of lower back and neck disorders, REAL EYES video goggles for the diagnosis and treatment of balance disorders, and touch screen monitors throughout.

The Conde Center also boasts chiropractic

assistants which have received the most current training in the field of Chiropractic Neurology and are certified in high power laser therapy, interactive metronome, and have passed examinations and attained the designation of certified chiropractic clinical assistant.

Going further, The Conde Center has also added another doctor to the practice, Dr. Travis Lamperski, whom also has received training in Chiropractic Neurology, as well as other musculoskeletal techniques.

The investment in space, equipment, and training has been made in an effort to fulfill Dr. Conde’s goal of providing the most advanced and cutting edge treatment protocols for the orthopedic as well as the neurological patient.

For more visit www.thecondecenter.com

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WINTER IN JULY TO BENEFIT CARIDAD CENTER BOYNTON BEACH FL – Caridad Center (www.caridad.org) will be the beneficiary of Rothman Family Chiropractic’s Annual Winter in July School Supply Fundraiser. The fundraiser will begin July 1st and last for the month. Winter in July is a program founded by Dr. Nicole Rothman that encourages donations of backpacks filled with school supplies for children in need in exchange for a chance to win a prize, and special pricing on chiropractic services.

“We are so pleased to be the beneficiary of this generous program,” said Laura Kallus, Executive Director of Caridad Center. “The very low income children we work just beam with pride when they receive a new backpack filled with school supplies.”

This year, each person who donates a backpack filled with school supplies will receive a raffle ticket for an iPad Mini.

In addition, Dr. Rothman will be offering complete initial evaluations for $16 during July for all new patients who bring in a new backpack.

Backpacks can be donated throughout the month of July. The program will culminate on Wednesday, July 30, when Dr. Rothman will hold a 16th anniversary celebration in her Boynton Beach office. There will be free demonstrations and chiropractic adjustments, in exchange for a new backpack. Refreshments will be provided and the winning ticket in the raffle will be drawn.

To participate in Winter in July, bring backpacks, pencils, crayons, notebooks, scissors, lunchboxes, glue, etc., to Rothman Family Chiropractic, 399 B Winchester Park Blvd, Boynton Beach. For more information, call (561) 740-2340, go to www.DrNicole. com or visit the Rothman Family Chiropractic page on Facebook for more information.

About Caridad Center Caridad Center is the largest free healthcare clinic operated through volunteer providers in the state of Florida, serving the working poor and recently uninsured throughout Palm Beach County. More than 400 doctors, dentists and other medical professionals donate their time and provide services valued at over $2.3 million a year.

Caridad Center provides 26,000 patient visits each year, bypassing costly emergency room visits, which saves Palm Beach County taxpayers an estimated $4.8 million annually.

In addition to medical services, Caridad Center provides college scholarships, baby supplies, crisis intervention services, backto-school supplies, and the adopt a family program during the holidays.

In 2013, Caridad Center was named South Florida Business Journal Non-Profit Business of the Year.

Caridad Center is located at 8645 W. Boynton Beach Boulevard in Boynton Beach.

For more information about the center, call 561-853-1638 or visit www.caridad.org.

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Delray Beach football star David Clowney hosts sixth straight charity weekend for at-risk youth

By David DiPino The Pineapple Contributing Writer Delray Beach native David Clowney has a lot on his mind these days with his recent Canadian Football League success playing for the Montreal Alouettes, a quest to one day re-enter the N.F.L. as a free-agent wide receiver and his cousin, N.F.L. top draft pick Jadeveon Clowney. Throughout each football season, David Clowney has another mission he holds close to his heart in the David Clowney Foundation. Clowney recently hosted the Sixth Annual David Clowney Foundation Charity Weekend with mid-week autograph sessions at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar locations in Boynton Beach, and Delray Beach, a free youth football camp at Seacrest Soccer Complex, 2505 N. Seacrest Blvd. in Delray Beach, a bowling night at the AMF Boynton Beach Lanes, 1190 W Boynton Beach Blvd, Boynton Beach, and a celebrity charity basketball game at Boynton Beach High School, 4975 Park Ridge Blvd., also in Boynton Beach.

According to the David Clowney Foundation’s mission, the foundation is a broadspectrum community initiative, is designed to assist in achieving a better tomorrow for disadvantaged inner city youth. A brighter future for kids in need will be attained by empowering personal growth through mentorship, providing the underpinning for development of positive self-esteem, offering support services in the form of clothing and food drives, and establishing the groundwork for turning the dream of college into a feasible reality through scholarship rites.

“My charity is set-up to help underprivileged kids. We do these big fundraiser events to help students achieve their dreams of obtaining a full scholarship to college. I want to help the youth everywhere looking for help,” said Clowney.

His college career as a star at Virginia Tech and N.F.L. career with the Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers and New York Jets, has given Clowney the opportunity to play football in every U.S. state except three. He has participated in football camps or competitive football in Haiti, Barcelona, Spain, and Paris.

Growing up in Delray Beach, Clowney actually played youth football for the Boynton Bulldogs and his rival was the Delray Rocks.

He became close friends with Delray Beach natives Brandon Flowers, starting cornerback for

the Kansas City Chiefs, and T.J. Jackson, founder of Prep and Sports, a local at risk youth program that providing opportunity for academic and athletic mentor ships, former Dallas Cowboy player, fellow Virginia Tech alumni and the current head football coach of the Atlantic Community High School Eagles in Delray Beach. Clowney attended school Addison Mizner Elementary School, Boca Raton Community Middle School, Omni Middle School, Boca Raton Community High School and Atlantic Community High School in Delray Beach.

At the autograph signing last week at Applebee’s, 1720 S. Federal Hwy. in Delray Beach, Clowney’s former Omni Middle School sixth grade teacher Kristy Verzaal stopped by to show her support of Clowney’s efforts with the David Clowney Foundation.

“I know Brandon Flowers from his Delray Rocks days. We support each other. He comes to my events and I go to any events he needs me to be at. My goal is to get people out to our family-friendly events.”

“This year we had our first cheerleading camp that included 50 girls and two cheerleading coaches. A lot of girls from the Delray Beach and Boynton Beach communities participate in the football camps.

I never turn anybody away.”

In the past, his youth football camps and charity outings in Delray Beach have included Fred Taylor, former star running back from Glades Central, University of Florida and the N.F.L.’s Jacksonville Jaguars, Flowers, Jackson, Greg Jennings, N.F.L. wide receiver with the Minnesota Vikings, comedian Gary Owen, rapper Trinidad James, and fellow Virginia Tech alumni and cornerback, Kyle Fuller.

“At the camp I tell the kids in Delray and Boynton, at the end of the day, you can’t do anything without education. No one can take your education from you. Stay in school, keep your grades up, and don’t fail out of college.

Me personally, I could never be that person sitting on the corner asking for money. At the end of the day have the mind set to grind…

Be the best at it!” said Clowney.

Applebee’s jumped in on the chance to sponsor this year’s 6th Annual David Clowney Foundation Charity Weekend by providing a venue for the autograph sessions and food for the youth football camp participants.

“Through the hard work of the David Clowney Foundation, disadvantaged youth throughout South Florida can pursue a college education and get on track for a bright future, and we are honored to partner with David to support this great cause,” said David DiBartolo, Vice President of Doherty Enterprises, Inc., owner of Applebee’s.

Recently, the David Clowney Foundation helped set-up a fund in loving memory of JoJo Nicolas, a former University of Miami football player whose life was tragically taken on February 26, 2014. All money raised went towards funeral expenses and assist in raising his new born son Jayden.

“JoJo was a devoted friend and supporter of the David Clowney Foundation. In turn, we showed his family our love and support.

For more information on the David Clowney Foundation please visit: davidclowneyfoundation.com.

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champagne. Afterwards, a stroll in the outdoor garden area boasts a variety of bamboo, plants, flowers and herbs.

“A lot of places don’t really listen to the client. Here, we value their input and build each session around their needs. No two massages are the same,” said Garcia. “We really try to cater to everyone. For example, we have therapists that are trained for maternity reflexology. And, unlike spas, there is no age restriction here, so children are also welcome.”

Garcia has been practicing massage therapy since 2001. He began working in a medical setting helping athletes and patients dealing with pre- and post-surgical procedures, as well as acute and chronic conditions. Currently, he is certified in eight massage and therapy techniques, including medical, Thai, hot stone, neuromuscular and Asian cupping.

“My mission is to help people become pain-free and achieve life balance. Reflexology is a non-invasive approach to treating pain and symptoms across the entire body. It’s definitely worth a try. I guarantee you will walk out feeling better than when you came in,” said Garcia. “It’s all about making people happy.”

Foot Haven is located at 62 SE 6th Ave. in Delray Beach, one block south of Atlantic Ave. Parking is free in the lot across the street from the building. For more information visit foothavenreflexologybar. com, or call 561-330-4084.

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through safe and effective corrective chiropractic care.”

Upper cervical care focuses on the C1 vertebrae, or Atlas bone, is the only bone adjusted by upper cervical chiropractors.

The adjustment is based on a computer analysis using x-rays, posture, and thermal nerve scans to determine exactly how to correct the misalignment, so each patient’s adjustment is customized for his or her body.

Schrier explains the Atlas is important because when the Atlas is out of place, your body compensates by raising one shoulder, and one hip, creating a postural imbalance. If this imbalance is left uncorrected, it leads to stress to your spine, discs and nerves. When the nerves are affected, it can lead to pain not only

in the spine, but a number of other health problems including migraines, carpal tunnel syndrome, disc herniations, ear and sinus infections, vertigo, sleeping problems and mood imbalances.

“These are symptoms that I’ve seen obtain huge improvements through my care. Many people think that chiropractic is just for back and neck pain, but it’s actually about allowing your body to function optimally so that you can live your life to your full potential, and feel your best,” said Schrier.

To schedule a consultation or learn more about the practice, visit Schrier Family Chiropractic, located at 315 NE 2nd Ave. in Delray Beach.

For more information visit the website at drelan.com, or call 561-445-2648.

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How to DOUBLE your vacation fun!

By Dr. Raul Rodriguez Special to The Pineapple Want to have twice as much fun next time you go somewhere on vacation? Getting the maximum enjoyment out of your vacation is as much about how you feel as it is where you go. Many a person has both knowingly and unknowingly enjoyed a trip less because they did not feel good. Everything else could have been perfect but if their body was not cooperating, the total enjoyment could be significantly diminished.

A number of different factors can take a bite out of your vacation pleasure. Going on a trip and feeling exhausted, developed headaches, struggling to sleep, and developing stomach or other gastrointestinal problems can impede your ability to have the best time you were hoping to have. All of these situations can be accounted for to a great degree with proper planning and preparation.

A little planning and preparation can really go a long way in helping you have the most enjoyable vacation you have ever had. This starts with a focus on nutritional and fitness fundamentals that help you feel good. 8-12 weeks before the trip is a good time start a regular exercise program or intensify your existing regimen to a minimum of 3-4 times a week. This will increase both your physical and emotional stamina and improve your ability to adapt to new situations and environments. 8-12 weeks before the trip is also a good time to start drinking at least 50% more water as well as

make a conscious effort to eat leaner proteins and reduce sugar and processed foods. This will also increase stamina and improve energy levels.

Managing your caffeine by not increasing or reducing what you normally consume will help avoid caffeine withdrawal headaches and fatigue.

You can pack caffeine pills to help you match what you normally consume. Pills usually have 200mg in comparison to 100mg for a regular cup of coffee. If you consume energy drinks or soda regularly, then I recommend looking up the caffeine content online so you can match it.

On your trip you also want to pack some over the counter Prilosec and antacids in the event of an upset stomach and some Immodium in the event of some loose bowels. Diarrhea, aside from the inconvenience and discomfort, can dehydrate you very quickly.

Hydration is of the utmost importance and the increased water HAS TO CONTINUE while on vacation. This is the single most important thing to do of all of the recommendations listed here. Increasing your water consumption when in a new environment also helps you acclimate to higher altitudes and high temperatures. If you find yourself feeling tired or otherwise not feeling well, the very first thing to do is chug water. Even if it is not the complete solution, hydrating well usually helps a lot and helps quickly. Even jet lag symptoms are also alleviated by increased hydration.

Jet lag and other sleep related disturbances can leave you feeling exhausted from one day to the next. Jet lag, which is medically referred to as desynchronosis, is a temporary disorder that

causes fatigue, insomnia, and other symptoms as a result of rapid air travel across many time zones. It happens worse when traveling east and when crossing 6 to 9 time zones. It is recommended to avoid light in first 3 to 4 hours of the morning at the destination for the first few days. Melatonin at a dose of 1mg or less before sleep may also quicken the acclimatization to the new time zone. Melatonin may also be useful for difficulty sleeping in a new place or on a strange bed. Poor sleep for any reason can leave you tired the next day. Most people know from past experience how fragile their sleep can be when in a new place. Traveling with over the counter sleep remedies such as melatonin and Valerian root, or prescription medications such as Ambien, Sonata, or Lunesta is a worthwhile precaution to make doubly sure that you get adequate rest when traveling.

Rest and physical recovery in the week leading up to the trip is of vital importance.

Many people think that vacation is for resting.

I will take the liberty in declaring that vacation is for having fun and enjoying your family first, and getting some rest second. During your getaway you do want to physically recover from the daily grind, but you also want to mentally and emotionally recover. This is where having fun comes in to play. Having fun takes energy though; so you want to make sure you have enough of it heading into your trip. Having to sleep for a significant portion of your vacation to catch up with what you did in the week prior at work is somewhat of a waste of precious vacation time. Showing up to the airport with a full tank

of gas sets you up to kick off your fun the minute you arrive at your destination. If you REALLY want to top off the energy tank then I strongly recommend getting B12 and B complex injections or an IV vitamin infusion the day before your trip. Combining this with adequate rest and hydration leading into your travel days will set you for peak energy.

Feeling good on vacation will undoubtedly help you enjoy your vacation to the fullest. All of this planning and preparation will also enhance your enjoyment as it significantly adds to the element of positive anticipation for the trip.

Anticipation of a positive event can provide a person with as much, if not more total pleasure than the event itself. In essence you actually start to enjoy the vacation 12 or more weeks before the actual trip, as well as during the trip itself. So in more ways than one, you can actually more than double the fun and enjoyment of your vacation.

Dr Rodriguez is the founder, CEO and Medical Director of the Delray Center For Healing, which offers comprehensive treatment programs for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and addiction Delray Center For Healing 403 SE 1st Street, Delray Beach, FL 33483 www.delraycenter.com • 888-699-5679

Benefits of Pilates

By Krista McCarthy Special to The Pineapple

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eople are always looking for the perfect one thing to get healthy and fit. Teaching Pilates for the last 10 years, I have learned that when it comes to health and fitness, it takes balance, incorporating a combination of things to create a healthy life style. This should include cardio, strength training, stretching and a balanced diet.

Whether you are a runner, golfer, tennis player, mom to be, or a senior citizen, chances are you’ve heard someone talking about the benefits of Pilates. Many people who have incorporated Pilates into their routine have seen improvement in range of motion, flexibility, circulation, posture, and abdominal strength- which decreases back, neck and joint pain.

Pilates complements weight training and other forms of exercise because it enhances functional movement and overall performance due to the coordinated exercises and concentration on the core muscles.

By adding Pilates to your fitness routine it will help you build a foundation of strength, flexibility and control that will help create a balanced body and improve your performance. It will help you to run faster, jump higher and swim longer!

Pilates also develops body awareness and focuses on maintaining optimal postural alignment to create healthy movement patterns.

After adding Pilates to your routine you will notice yourself having better posture and standing taller. By using the Pilates principles: awareness, balance, control, breathing you will create impressive results in not only your Pilates practice, but in all of your other activities as well.

The Krista McCarthy Studio Mint Fit 111 Pilates For Mindful Movement

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ASK THE HEALTH GURU Your Local Guide to Living Your Healthiest Life

By Devin Burke Special to The Pineapple Q: I feel like I’m in workout rut.

What advice can you give me to help me breakthrough my rut and get back on track?

A: There are a few causes of falling into a workout rut but the biggest and most common one is lacking variety in routine.

We are creatures of habit, but unfortunately when it comes to working out and getting results, sticking to the same program can quickly lead to a rut. Adding variety is essential to propelling past a workout rut.

Try one or all of these tips to help you propel past your workout rut with ease.

Something new is happening at the Palm Beach Zoo on Saturday Nights!

It’s Roar & Pour…Featuring Live Music, Great Food, Drinks and More! Join us on select Saturday nights for all the fun of a party in the Zoo! Roar & Pour admission prices start at 4:30pm. Live music, food, and drink service starts at 5:30pm in the Fountain Plaza and the party goes until 9:30pm. Look for awesome up-close animal encounters and Zookeeper talks.

We’ll mix up the music themes each week. And some weeks will feature “Tap Takeovers” from your favorite South Florida breweries.

July - August Lineup

• Saturday, July 5 The Surfin’ Tones - all American beach music • Saturday, July 19 The Party Dogs - classic rock & more – tonight will also feature a Tap Takeover, brewery TBA • Saturday, July 26 Jason Colannino & The 4 Peace Band - soft rock/folk rock & more • Saturday, August 2 Treebo - fusion/pop jazz & Latin soul • Saturday, August 16 The Kinected - melodic pop/pock originals & more • Saturday, August 23 Fonda Cash & The Sideshow Band - high-energy dance/rock – tonight will also feature a Tap Takeover, brewery TBA • More TBA

Admission:

• Adult Non-Member (13 & older) $15.95 • Adult Member (13 & older) $9.00 • Child Non-Member (3-12) $9.95 • Child Member (3-12) $5.00 • Child under 3 Free Please note: The Palm Beach Zoo is a Non-Smoking destination. We check ID’s, you must be 21 or older to buy/consume beer, wine & cocktails.

The Zoo will have some café tables and chairs in the Fountain Plaza during Roar & Pour and you’re invited to bring folding lawn chairs for your comfort while listening to the band! (Please note: Palm Beach Zoo not responsible for chairs you bring into the Zoo.)

1. Try something new (A different type of workout) Adding variation is key to staying motivated and getting results. By breaking out of your normal routine you’ll break through your rut in no time. This is because you’ll be working different muscles, meeting new people, and keeping your body and mind in balance. If you normally only take spin classes, try circuit training or yoga.

If you usually only run, try incorporating strength training into your weekly routine.

2. Hire a personal trainer or get a workout buddy By training with a fitness professional, you’ll not only get the benefit of knowing how to improve your current routine, but your motivation will sky rocket because someone else will be holding you accountable. If you can’t afford a trainer, invite a friend or better yet join a friend on one of their workouts to spice things up in your routine.

3. Get outside Training outdoors is an amazing way to not only breakout of a rut but also reinvigorate your mind, body and spirit.

Many of us are in doors most of the day.

From the office to the gym then right home.

Fresh air, sunlight and being in nature has many health benefits including helping you propel past your workout rut. Delray Beach is full of great places to train outdoors. My personal favorite is training on the beach.

4. Set S.M.A.R.T Goals S.M.A.R.T goals are specific, measureable, achievable, relevant and time bound. Without S.M.A.R.T goals it’s easy to fall into a rut. Setting S.M.A.R.T goals will not only help you only stay on track but will help you be more focused and find inspiration to push pasted your rut.

5. Sign up for a race or event Signing up for a race or fitness event is a great way to blast past your rut. It not only gives you a timeline to train for something but it creates an opportunity for finding more meaning behind working out to stay healthy and fit.

Good Luck!

Devin Burke empowers individuals to adopt wellness as a mindset and develop an all-encompassing lifestyle that is in complete balance –mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Visit EmpowermentWellnessSolutions. com to learn more. Got a health question you want answered? Email Devin@ EmpowermentWellnessSolutions.com

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Recently Divorced Question I’ve had success with the ladies in the past, but now I’m recently divorced, in my mid 30s and the six pack is long gone.

Where do I start? Online dating? Clubbing?

Meet ups? Help me out dude.

Answer Congratulations/regrets on your divorce.

Your ideas are all conceivably good ones, because they put you in position to meet women. You can meet women anywhere and during any activity. They seem to be everywhere. Join a run club and get that six pack back and there might be some single women. Volunteer your time at a cause you can get behind, there could be a woman you find interesting there. The possibilities are endless.

A good first step towards success is to try and limit those possibilities. That might sound strange, but before you find the where and the how, you need to figure out the what and the who. What kind of relationship do you want to have?

If you want a casual fling, then hang out where people are partying and looking to have a good time. If you want something more serious you might want a more toned down environment. That’s not to say you won’t find a churchgoer at club closing, but the percentages likely favor the opposite. If you know what kind of relationship you are looking for, it will be easier to find it.

The who you want to meet is a bit more personal, if who you are seeking is someone you want more than a brief dalliance.

Generally, people that make a long-term commitment to each other break up because of mismatched personalities or goals. So I imagine your marriage wasn’t perfect and you weren’t completely happy. It stinks that your marriage didn’t work out, but it didn’t work out for a reason. Someone might have been at fault or it could have been simple incompatibility, but regardless, you are in now a position to focus on yourself and pursue your goals and passions with no strings or responsibilities to a romantic significant other.

That’s an important opportunity because you can focus on yourself and figure out what makes you happy. If you figure out what you are into and who you are, it will make it easier to find who you are looking for because you will better understand your own personality and interests and match those to partners.

Once you’re feeling confident and happy with yourself you will have better success with women, and people in general. Make an effort. Go on dates, get to know people, strike up conversations with random people.

Get used to interacting generally, and it will be easier to interact romantically. Have a lot of fun. It is a good idea to casually date around, that’s how the internet can be helpful, because you can meet lots of different people and put yourself in one on one situations. It’ll give you your own ideas of where to start.

Don’t be afraid to say hi at a bar or café.

Don’t get super down when you are rejected, it happens, and don’t get overly excited when you are accepted, because she might not end up being good for you either. If you are happy with yourself and exert some effort, the lady stuff will sort itself out and you will be cock of the walk in no time.

Oh, South Florida, I know you’ve been hurt but let’s get a couple Fitzgeralds in us, you can tell me all about it at thenjackhappened@gmail. com and we’ll get you back on that horse in no time.

BOCA RATON, FL – Close to 200 ticketpaying guests helped support Juno Beachbased Healing Touch Buddies by attending an inspirational lecture-and-lunch event featuring author, inventor and researcher Mellen-Thomas Benedict.

Benedict, whose brush with the afterworld more than 30 years ago has prompted him to share his insights with the public, gave two emotion-filled speeches – “Living at the Speed of Light” and “Spirit of Gaia” – on May 4 at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton.

“Everyone was eager to hear about Mellen’s near-death experience, but attendees left fascinated by the new technologies he introduced,” said Lindsay Babich, board chairwoman of Healing Touch Buddies, the local nonprofit organizing the lecture. “We left with new hope that our human ingenuity, along with some cosmic assistance, may save us and our beautiful planet.”

Proceeds from the fundraiser will help train and certify volunteer therapists.

“Each time Healing Touch Buddies sponsors an event, a volunteer training, a fundraiser, an educational presentation or an outreach program, I am in awe of who shows up,” said Betty Ann Baker, Healing Touch Buddies’ co-founder and executive director. “The diversity of interests, talents and experience of people drawn together to contribute to or to glimpse at what we are capable of doing together leaves me

astounded, humbled and so hopeful.”

In 1982, following a terminal braincancer diagnosis, Benedict lost all vital signs for 90 minutes and is believed to have died.

When he awoke, not only was his disease in remission, but he also was able to recall the journey he took to the other side. The neardeath experience revealed to him Earth’s past and future, the soul’s connection to the planet (Gaia) and mankind’s role in the universe.

In the bestselling book Life After Death, Deepak Chopra called Benedict’s experience the “Encyclopedia of the After Life.”

Healing Touch Buddies is endorsed by

the South Florida chapter of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the Hippocrates Health Institute in West Palm Beach. Ongoing campaigns include “A Gift for Mom,” to honor the memory of a mother, grandmother, sister or friend; “Train a Volunteer,” to generate scholarship money; “Raise the Light,” through which lanterns are purchased to represent the flame of care and compassion; and “The Naomi Thomas Endowment Foundation,” named after a former client.

For more information on Healing Touch Buddies call 561-596-2727, or visit www. healingtouchbuddies.org.

Make summer a new opportunity for a quality parent-child relationship

By Riana Milne Special to The Pineapple Now that the kids are out of school, or your college adult child has moved home for the summer, parents are becoming anxious as schedules become disorganized and routines disrupted. In my Delray counseling office, Therapy by the Sea, parents often ask, “What is the most effective way to entertain my kids for the summer? How do I discipline my acting-out children or my defiant teen that has an attitude?”

Remember, you have a very precious, and valuable relationship with your child or teen, and a very limited amount of time to shape them into the adult you hope they will become. This relationship is one that must last forever; and any childhood traumas are carried into their adult relationships, so how you parent has a lasting emotional effect on their sense of self-esteem, happiness and ultimate success as an adult.

Summer is the prime opportunity to create a fabulous relationship because the kids are out of school, or to grow a distant relationship into one with fond memories and close bonds.

Here are a few tips to get you started: 1) Focus on your child’s positive qualities and constructive behaviors.

2) Praise them often when they are doing well.

3) Do your best not to take their misbehavior personally and keep in mind that we all make mistakes - including your child. Teach them a better way.

4) Explain clearly the house rules and what discipline the child can expect if the rules are broken. Summer rules should be more lax than in-school rules. However, kids ages 14 -17 should have some kind of part-time work – babysitting, helping a family friend in a store, restaurant or other business. Those over 18 should get a fulltime job.

They will be learning adult responsibilities and rules that come from the business world. They will become proud of their ability to earn some money for a doing well on a job. I suggest they spend

and enjoy half, and save half for something meaningful – like a car or college fund.

Younger children should have regular house chores as a “job” to help “the family team.”

5) Take one vacation the whole family will enjoy, as well as plan family and individual activities for the kids – like music, sports or art camps. Do not overdo, but encourage creative arts and various adventures that are exciting and new. Have one family adventure a week, and be sure to schedule in a once-a-week parent date night, to give you two an enjoyable welldeserved break. Have regular play dates for the smaller kids; get them away from the computer, video games, and just sitting in front of the TV.

My Relationship Coach 6) Use the Allowance Chart for teens and do a Star Chart for children to encourage them to do their chores and follow house rules. This weekly chart states a reward for meeting their weekly goals, and a discipline if they do not meet the minimum requirement for the week.

Remember, you are the example and role model to your child. What they see at home, they will repeat or see as “normal.”

So if you and your spouse are fighting, your child or teen will also rebel with anger and defiance (externalize) or shut down and become depressed (internalize). You must take steps now to improve your marital relationship so your home is calm, peaceful and loving.

The word Discipline is from the Bible; and it means, “to teach.” It is a part of The Positive Parenting approach that I coach my parent-clients to use to teach their children self-control and to make wise choices. Parents must learn to be more of a calm, enthusiastic teacher, not a yelling,

demanding, or controlling tyrant. Positive discipline teaches children appropriate behavior, important values and corrects a child’s misbehavior. It is important that your child learn how to resolve conflicts by reasoning and negotiating, very crucial skills for their future success in life and relationships.

The most effective discipline helps children learn from the results of their actions, while preserving their self-respect.

It minimizes power struggles and allows for the possibility of compromise. It is important to be firm, fair and consistent.

Clear boundaries and expectations give them a sense of security and teach the consequences that can be expected for bad behavior, choices or attitudes. “Good” discipline could include removing TV, sending the child to his room or timeout chair, taking away their video games, computer, or phone for a teen.

Avoid physical and emotional punishment because it is more likely your child will be rebellious towards you when they reach adolescence. Abused children often are substance abusers as teens; teenage girls often engage in cutting, risky sexual behaviors, or develop eating disorders. You also increase the chances your child will be abusive to their own child one day.

If you are having power struggles or other problems, seek out a Relationship Coach or Family Therapist to help guide you with these issues. Read more tips and how to use these Behavioral Modification charts in the Parenting chapter of my book, Live Beyond Your Dreams – from Fear and Doubt to Personal Power, Purpose and Success. Learn to use the Positive Parenting method to raise successful, happy children and young adults. It works great!

Riana Milne, MA, LMHC, CAP is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Cert.

Addictions Professional at Therapy by the Sea, LLC; 15300 Jog Rd, Suite 109 in Delray Beach. To learn more or suggest a topic, go to www.RianaMilne.com or email RianaMilne@gmail. com. FB: Coach Riana Milne.

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Crossed and Found A Local Author’s Twist on a Kid’s Thriller!

LMS: Why the “indie” route?

Sonny: More control over distribution and royalties.

The downside is you don’t have the resources for marketing like major publishers.

LMS: Why write a novel with teenage girl characters?

Sonny: My wife and I raised two girls. I went to their basketball games, swim meets and dance recitals and heard and saw it all—wins, losses, joys, sorrows, boyfriends and breakups.

LMS: How did you balance work and home life when your daughters were teens?

Sonny: My wife and I learned to work as a team and not keep score on how much each gives to raising the kids.

LMS: What do you like to do locally?

Sonny: I enjoy shopping and eating in Downtown Delray Beach. I also enjoy fishing and scuba diving.

LMS: Why write fiction?

Sonny: I like coming up with the ideas for plots and the characters and being in control of what happens in the story.

By Heather McMechan Special to The Pineapple Local Mom Scoop had the pleasure of interviewing Boca Raton “indie” author Sonny Barber. He recently published his new book, Crossed and Found. It’s for preteens and older and it’s a must summer read.

LMS: What do you want readers to take away from the book?

Sonny: I hope they enjoy the book and I want it to rekindle their interest in American history.

LMS: Other books in the works?

Sonny: By early fall, I’ll publish Book Two of the Mystery History Series—Gold Hush—with the same key characters. Book Three with these characters is scheduled for the end of 2014. I have lots of other plot ideas in my head.

LMS: What’s the book about?

Sonny: Thirteen-year-old Kay moves from Florida to New Jersey and finds a letter that’s been hidden for two centuries and written a few days before George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River in 1776. Others want the valuable letter. The girl gets involved with the FBI and winds up in some dangerous situations.

LMS: Where can I buy Crossed and Found?

Sonny: You can buy it at Amazon.com.

LMS: No vampires or zombies in the book?

Sonny: No. It’s a straightforward mystery with a historical twist. The main character helps solve the mystery and also finds the meaning of being someone’s best friend.

Heather McMechan of Local Mom Scoop can be reached at heather@localmomscoop.com. Visit her website at www.localmomscoop.com, twitter: @localmomscoop, facebook: local mom scoop

Lisa Todd, Now Children in need benefit as Hair In Its 25th Year Cuttery marks 15 years of giving with Celebrates with Lafayette 148 Trunk Show

BOCA RATON, FL – Lisa Todd, an upscale women’s boutique located in the heart of Boca Raton known for its luxurious, high-quality women’s fashions, will host a trunk show July 7-11 from Lafayette 148 New York.

The Lafayette 148 collection is designed for the modern woman and her multi-faceted lifestyle. The company, consistent with Lisa Todd’s philosophy and brand, uses the world’s most luxurious fabrics and detailed craftsmanship when creating their signature designs. The Trunk Show will be ongoing during store hours at Lisa Todd, located at 2200 Glades Rd. Lisa Todd was founded in 1987 by fashion designer and Florida resident, Lisa Shapiro. The store has been in the Boca Raton community for over two decades.

The store is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For more information on this trunk show, or the Lisa Todd store and brand, call 561-395-1930.

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month-long Share-a-Haircut Program Back-to-school haircuts to be donated to children throughout August With a goal of donating up to 125,000 haircut certificates throughout the month of August, Hair Cuttery, the largest family owned and operated chain of hair salons in the country, marks its 15th year helping children in need start off the new school year with a fresh haircut as part of the company’s annual Share-a-Haircut program. Throughout the month,for every child up to age 18 who purchases a back-to-school haircut at Hair Cuttery, one will be donated back to an underprivileged child in the communities of Hair Cuttery’s almost 900 locations.

“We are extremely proud to offer the Share-a-Haircut program to children who need it in our local Hair Cuttery communities,” said Dennis Ratner, Founder and CEO of Hair Cuttery. “We want children not only to learn the power of giving but also to go back to school with confidence. Something as simple as a new haircut can help inspire both.”

To date, the Share-a-Haircut program

has reached more than 800,000 children with haircut certificate donations, valued at $12 million. This being a milestone year, the company hopes to bring that number to 925,000.

Hair Cuttery has an established history of charitable giving, supporting a range of local and national causes, including St. Baldrick’s Foundation, American Red Cross, The National Network to End Domestic Violence, American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Girls on the Run. Hair Cuttery is the largest family owned and operated chain of hair salons in the country, with nearly 900 company-owned locations on the East Coast, and in New England and the Midwest. A full-service, value-priced salon, Hair Cuttery offers a full complement of cuts and styling, coloring, waxing and texturizing services with no appointment necessary, as well as a full line of professional hair care products. Hair Cuttery is committed to delivering a delightful client experience through WOW Service including a Smile Back Guarantee. www.haircuttery.com.

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’Phine Fitness Apparel, a traveling fitness fashion boutique based in Delray Beach, recently launched an on-line store. D’Phine, founded by Caryn Vafai and Jennifer Vogel, sells different lines of fashion-forward women’s fitness apparel and activewear.

After holding trunk shows at gyms and studios throughout the area to sell the stylish and functional fitness pieces, the two women decided to launch their on-line store to meet the growing demand nationwide for high quality fashionable fitness wear.

D’Phine currently carries three designer lines that have infused current fashion trends into fitness wear. For instance, on dphine. com, you can find unique fitness apparel such as printed and patterned capri pants, animal print bottoms, and metallic and mesh inserts on tops and bottoms.

D’Phine plans to continue holding trunk shows throughout South Florida.

For more visit: www.dphine.com or www. facebook.com/dphineapparel

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DELRAY BEACH, FL – Cathy Balestriere, general manager of Crane’s BeachHouse Hotel & Tiki Bar, today announced that the popular, Key West-style boutique hotel will be dramatically transforming four suites into high tech luxury villas. The half-million dollar renovation will start in July and will be completed this fall.

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New City/CRA Economic Development Director named in Delray Beach The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the City of Delray Beach announced that Joan K. Goodrich has been named City/CRA Economic Development Director, effective this past June 23.

Goodrich has more than 25 years’ experience in business development, marketing and economic development. She brings experience with particular expertise in areas such as fundraising and grants, c-level executive management and policy and development advocacy. Goodrich previously led a recruiting team in the attraction, expansion and retention of 52 companies to the City of Coral Springs, resulting in more than $150 million in economic impact on the local economy, and the addition of $215 million in non-residential taxable value to the city.

“Joan brings decades of experience and a highly successful record to Delray Beach,” said Diane Colonna, CRA Executive Director. “We are very pleased to welcome her to our economic development team.”

Joan Goodrich earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Stetson University.

Professional affiliations and leadership experience include Executive Director, March of Dimes Foundation (2010-2013), Executive Vice-President, Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward Economic Development Alliance (2000-2010) and Executive Director, Coral Springs Economic Development Foundation (1993-1999).

Goodrich will plan and implement business and economic development programs and strategies jointly for the City and the CRA, with particular emphasis on the downtown and other business corridors within the City.

Specific duties will include establishing and implementing business attraction and retention strategies, incentive programs, marketing and workforce development.

For more information, visit the CRA website at www.delraycra.org or call (561) 276-8640.

DELRAY BEACH, FL – The renovation of a 65-year old former Chevrolet dealership, made possible, in part, by two grants awarded by the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, has won Honorable Mention 2014 ‘Adaptive Reuse Award’ given by the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation. The 7,000 sq. ft. building was renovated by Caster Developers, a Delray Beach-based commercial developer.

The award was announced at the 36th Annual Statewide Preservation Conference held in Tampa earlier this month. Projects from across the state were nominated for various categories, all of which are designed to recognize outstanding achievements in preservation. The project was nominated by Amy Alvarez, Delray Beach’s Historic Preservation Planner.

“This project is a winner from both historic

preservation and economic development perspectives,” said Delray Beach CRA Executive Director Diane Colonna. “The ability of Caster Developers to preserve the integrity of this historic building, while transforming it into such beautiful modern office space was truly a significant undertaking.“ The building, located on the corner of US Highway 1 and SE 3rd Street, was originally constructed in 1949 as the first Chevrolet dealership in Delray Beach. Its original design was in the MIMO style of Subtropical Modernism, with angled windows, low slung roof lines supported by bean poles that appeared to ‘float’ in the air, and the use of aluminum, a cost effective and trendy choice at the time. Sam Ogren Sr., widely considered the most influential architect in Delray Beach at the time, designed the building.

Caster Developers acquired the abandoned property in 2013 and made plans to redesign it into a modern showroom/loft style office building.

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DIGITAL MAIN STREETS SPUR GROWTH

By Jeff Perlman Courtesy YourDelrayBoca.com Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has vision.

He’s a strong mayor on a mission to diversify Orlando beyond tourism, time shares and t-shirts.

So far, his plan is working. Downtown Orlando has come alive in recent years and is far, far more than Church Street Station these days. Lake Nona is a 7,000 acre hot bed for the medical industry with a school, research institutions and nearby start-ups taking root within the city limits.

Orlando hasn’t and will never abandon tourism, nor should it, but Orlando also understands that it is never wise to rest on your laurels and it’s almost always smart to diversify.

In addition to medicine and urbanism, a nascent urban food industry is thriving with farm to table restaurants, organic growers, food manufacturers and

the growth of “foodie” events and media celebrated by the likes of Edible Orlando magazine.

Add technology to the mix as well.

Mayor Dyer recently announced the creation of a “Digital Main Street” program which will seek to promote, support and grow Orlando’s tech community.

The Digital Main Street is modeled on the long standing neighborhood revitalization known as Main Street .

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When we think of economic development for Boca Raton and Delray Beach we should think beyond the “old school” efforts.”

Pineapple Grove in Delray Beach used the Main Street program and philosophy to help redevelop Pineapple Grove in the 90s and early 2000s.

Main Street programs coordinate events, handle marketing and promotion, and work on the economic development of select areas. In the case of a Digital Main Street, the city will partner with the private sector on events, marketing and other activities needed to seed and fuel tech entrepreneurship in Orlando.

A basic rule of thumb is that government should get out of the way of entrepreneurs and that makes lots of sense. But while government can’t act as angel, seed or VC investor, there is a role for it to play.

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locating, growing or even forming in your city, creating urban environments that attract entrepreneurs and working with the private sector to brand, promote and create events that are attractive to “start-up communities.”

The Main Street program in Delray’s Pineapple Grove did much to brand the area, which was the brainchild of Norman Radin, a visionary businessman who saw potential where others saw blight.

The Grove started with meetings, activities, events, and committees, all designed to build excitement and momentum. It worked. Spectacularly.

When we think of economic development for Boca Raton and Delray Beach we should think beyond the “old school” efforts. Keep your incentives, add new ones (if they make sense), streamline approval processes but start to think creatively—like Mayor Dyer.

Here are some thoughts: • Create an event: Spark has worked for Jacksonville, PopTech for Maine, SXSW for Austin, Business Innovation Factory for Providence. Boca Raton and Delray Beach have the weather, the airports, the hotels and the amenities to make it happen. There are also some terrific venues, including Lynn

University, the Crest Theater, Arts Garage and Living Room Theater at FAU. • Support Programs that work: The Boca Raton Chamber’s YEA program, which encourages youth entrepreneurship, is an example. All local high schools should teach entrepreneurship. And we should strive to bring new programs that have worked elsewhere here—such as “Girls Who Code.”

• Invest in Human Capital: FAU held a business plan competition last week but will those who competed stay and grow here? We need to encourage local investing (locavesting).

The capital is here but are we investing locally?

We should develop a strategy to bring our best and brightest back home after college. It’s the flip side of “Field of Dreams”—if they come back, they will build it.

• Invest in MedUTech: Boca has a great branding mechanism to grow its health care, education and technology sectors.

• Sports and Food 2.0: Delray Beach has a unique opportunity to grow its food economy and build on its reputation to become a sports mecca. So does Boca Raton.

The question is and has always been do we have the leadership– public and private – to make it happen?

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OCA RATON, FL – A 336-unit luxury apartment community known as San Marco at Broken Sound has traded hands for $80.3 million in Boca Raton.

Chicago-based Capri Capital Partners sold the asset to BC Property Investments in an ARAbrokered sale.

The 1992-built community has been institutionally owned by the same firm for the past 20 years, and was 96 percent occupied at the time of sale.

“Additionally, San Marco is located on the western edge of one of South Florida’s largest office markets, comprised of nearly seven million square feet of Class “A” office space.

The location gives San Marco direct access to this deep and diverse job base,” says ARA’s Boca Raton-based principal Hampton Beebe, who worked alongside Avery Klann, Marc deBaptiste and Richard Donneling in closing the deal.

“The Boca Raton submarket is the fastest growing submarket in Palm Beach County and has a current occupancy rate of 95.7%,” adds Beebe. “The Palm Beach County rental market has shown a continued growth in occupancy and has a current occupancy rate of 94.8 percent. Effective rents in the market increased by a year-over-year rate of 4.8 percent as of 1Q 2014.”

DELRAY BEACH FL – Business, cultural and academic leaders came together this past month for the 11th annual FloridaJapan Summit presented by the Florida Delegation, Southeast U.S./Japan Association (SEUS/JAPAN) in partnership with Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens.

An ideal host location for this year’s Summit, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens aims to provide authentic Japanese cultural experiences that entertain, educate, and inspire locals and visitors to South Florida.

Since the opening of its original Museum in 1977, Palm Beach County and the Board of Trustees of Morikami, Inc. have been partners in bringing Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens’ services to the public.

The Park and building are owned and operated by Palm Beach County, which received the property as a gift from late Japanese farmer and Yamato colonist George Morikami. Morikami Inc., the non-profit arm of the Museum, provides cultural authenticity, financial and volunteer support through membership, donations, grants and other revenue-producing activities.

This year’s Summit hosted 153 attendees and featured special guest speakers, including Florida Secretary of State Kenneth Detzner; the Honorable Shinji Nagashima, Consul General, Consulate General of Japan in Miami; Minister Hideaki Mizukoshi, Head of Chancery, Embassy of Japan, Washington D.C.; Mr. Randal Baker, President of Morikami Inc.’s Board of Trustees; and Keith Norden, Secretary-Treasurer, and Dave Woodward, Executive Director, SEUS/Japan.

The business panel included remarks by Enterprise Florida, Inc. COO Griff Salmon, who commented on his organization’s business development activities with Japan. Griff discussed Japan’s current state of business with the U.S. He noted Japan is Florida’s sixth-largest trading partner with $6.88 billion in merchandise trade in 2013, and Japanese companies created 21,900 Florida jobs in 2011, ranking Japan fourth among direct foreign investors.

In addition to the half-day summit program, attendees enjoyed a networking reception with welcoming notes by Palm Beach County Mayor Priscilla Taylor and Palm Beach County Commissioner Mary Lou Berger, as well as with special remarks by a visiting Wakayama Prefecture, Japan senior government official regarding the upcoming 20th anniversary of the State of Florida’s official sister state relationship with Wakayama.

Founded in 1975, the mission of Florida Delegation, SEUS/Japan is to promote ties of trade, investment, tourism, education and friendship between Florida, Japan, and six other southeast U.S. states through an annual joint meeting program hosted in regular rotation by SEUS/Japan member states and Japan. Florida Delegation, SEUS/Japan has individual, non-profit and corporate membership programs open to all individuals, businesses and organizations interested in supporting Florida Delegation, SEUS/Japan’s mission.

For more information about the Morikami, its exhibitions, programs and events, visit www. morikami.org or call 561-495-0233.

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By Barbra Murray Courtesy Commercial Property Executive Carey Watermark Investors Inc.’s second quarter shopping spree continues as the company picks up the Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center in Boca Raton, Fla. The REIT acquired the 256-room hotel from HEI Hotels & Resorts, and both parties are remaining mum on the price tag.

Standing on a 2.5-acre parcel at 5150 Town Center Circle, the Boca Raton Marriott sits within the mixed-use Boca Center development that includes 375,000 square feet of Class-A office space, 21 stores and 12 restaurants, and generates significant business from the corporate office tenants in the immediate area.

Additionally, the hotel is adjacent to Town Center at Boca, the second largest mall in Florida by square footage with

over 1.5 million square feet. Town Center is anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s and Sears.

The 12-story property, which also features nearly 14,000 square feet of meeting space and a restaurant, has been swinging its doors open to guests since 1987.

CWI fixed its eye on the asset for good reason. “The acquisition of the Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center represented the opportunity to invest in a high-quality, full service property in an established market with strong growth prospects and high barriers to entry,” Michael Medzigian, CEO of CWI, said in a prepared statement.

The property will get a makeover courtesy of a $7 million renovation. HEI, which had owned the asset since 2004, will maintain a connection with the Boca Raton Marriott, as the property will continue to operate under the management of an HEI affiliate.

Vin Nolan’s Eye On Economic Development

By Vincent Nolan, CEcD Sustainable Economic Development Solutions Economic development almost always means change. It can be large, easily identifiable change; or small indiscernible changes that add up to meaningful change.

Whichever kind, it often causes concern for those who are comfortable with the status quo. But change is often unstoppable even when not universally desired, and good economic development practices can be a tool to manage the impact of change.

At a recent Delray City Commission meeting, a representative of a group opposing the All Aboard Florida project spoke about opposing the new passenger rail service on the Florida East Coast Line. Concerns about traffic backups in towns along the line is an obvious issue for local residents.

But pure opposition to such an obvious economically beneficial project for the region, due to local traffic impact concern, is not a sufficient response. Management of

impact is the appropriate response, while embracing change that is very likely to occur.

New visitors to the area, using that line and subsequent commuter rail lines represent a value-add to area communities.

Similarly, the Panama Canal expansion is another major change on the near horizon that will have great impact on South Florida as whole, including Delray Beach. While largely unnoticed at the local level here, the port improvements in Miami and Fort Lauderdale will have a tremendous ripple effect on communities in South Florida as far north as St. Lucie County.

There will definitely be more trains riding the rails to and from the ports and there will be increasing demands on our major highways as well. This is not change that can be stopped, nor should it be; but every South Florida community including Delray Beach should be considering the implications and preparing to manage and take advantage of these changes.

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biz briefs CROSS COUNTRY HEALTHCARE TO BUY ASSETS Of MEDICAL STAFFING NETWORK Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. has agreed to buy substantially all of the assets and business of Medical Staffing Network and assume substantially all of its liabilities for an aggregate purchase price of $48.3 million, subject to a post-closing working capital adjustment.

Medical Staffing Network is a comprehensive healthcare staffing company which has 55 locations throughout the U.S. that provide per diem, local, contract, travel, and permanent hire staffing services. For the year ended December 31, 2013 and the fourmonth period ended April 30, 2014, Medical Staffing Network had unaudited revenues of $229 million and $78 million, respectively.

William J. Grubbs, CEO of Cross Country Healthcare

The deal was expected to close by July 1.

“The acquisition of MSN’s assets represents a strategically compelling opportunity for Cross Country Healthcare, accelerating our expansion plans by several

years, increasing our market share and bringing us new products and opportunities to cross-sell to all of our customers,” Cross Country President and CEO William J. Grubbs said in a news release. “From a financial perspective, we expect this transaction to create significant value for our shareholders and meaningful earnings accretion in 2015 through increased scale, accelerated growth opportunities, and cost synergies.”

Cross Country Healthcare expects the deal to be dilutive to earnings per share by $0.10 - $0.12 for 2014, mainly due to acquisition and integration related charges; and accretive to 2015 earnings per share by $0.12 - $0.15.

AIR AROUND THE CLOCK AC SALES AND SERVICE RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION IN CUSTOMER SERVICE Air Around the Clock AC Sales and Service (ATC) (http://atcair.com), an independently owned and operated Rheem Team Top Contractor in the heating, ventilating and air conditioning category headquartered in Coral Springs, Fla. has been recognized for finishing first place among Rheem Top 10 Contractors Worldwide in 2013.

To achieve this honor, ATC serving Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach County, consistently provided local homeowners with the highest level of sales and air conditioning customer service. Known for its whimsical, engaging “Your Wife Is Hot” advertising campaign, ATC continues to deliver on its brand promise with professional, cost-effective air conditioning, cooling and HVAC repair, air conditioner service and maintenance programs.

Its full-time technicians are experienced in all areas of residential and commercial air conditioning, HVAC, refrigeration service, installation and maintenance.

“We congratulate Air Around the Clock for its stellar performance nationally as

Lenny Pereira, Owner, Air Around the Clock AC Sales & Service

number one among the Rheem Team Top 10,” said Nitish Singh, director of marketing and product management Rheem Heating and Cooling Division. “We look forward to seeing them on this list for years to come.”

“We are extremely proud that based on our staff focusing on exceptional customer service that we are recognized again by Rheem as a leader in the AC Sales and Service Industry,” said Lenny Pereira, Owner, Air Around the Clock AC Sales & Service. “We are very excited to be number one, and we owe much of this success to the support we receive from our 150 Air Around The Clock team members. Without them, this success would not be possible.“ BUSINESS CONSULTANTS OF SOUTH FLORIDA ENTREPRENEUR CLIENTS EXPANDING THEIR BUSINESS Business Consultants of South Florida (BCoSF) www.BCoSF.com, a South Floridabased Business, Marketing and Sales Consulting Company is currently working with many entrepreneurial clients to take their business to the next level. Co-founded and now owned by Allison Turner, BCoSF works with companies to strategically grow, expand and increase revenue through proven business, marketing and sales strategies.

Salon Trace, located at 885 SE 6th Avenue, is launching their new Trace Training School dedicated to training stylists in hair color. Lisa Trace, an American Board Certified Hair Colorist with over 30 years experience, is excited to finally be incorporating her own school. Look for more information at http://www.salontrace.com Marriage & Family Services of Delray Beach is finalizing the launch of their second division that will allow them to be Medicaid providers for children and families. They are creating a solid therapeutic team with ongoing training to provide the best quality services.

For more information on their services, go to http://www.delraybeachcounselor.com.

Emiliano Brooks of Emiliano Brooks Productions is continuing to offer headshots as one of his many services for business professionals in the downtown Delray Beach area. Schedule yours today by calling (954) 854-6148 or go to the company website, http://emilianobrooks.com for additional information.

Modsnap Design, a boutique Internet Marketing Company in West Palm Beach, after completing their strategic Marketing Plan, is working on Phase Two which includes launching their new website as well as additional campaigns. For your Internet marketing needs, go to http://www. modsnapdesign.com.

Pamper Your Mind, located in Brevard County, has launched their new website at http://www.PamperYourMind.com.

Learn more about their services for professional women and their upcoming retreat.

To learn more about the company, go to www.BCoSF.com or call (561) 276-4422.

CRANE’S BEACHHOUSE HOTEL & TIKI BAR EARNS TWO MAJOR HONORS FOR PAMPERING PEOPLE AND PETS Just in time for the busy summer vacation season, Crane’s BeachHouse Hotel & Tiki Bar has once again received two major awards for the superior way in which the boutique hotel pampers both human guests and their pets: For the third time, Crane’s BeachHouse Hotel has been named a recipient of The TripAdvisor® Certificate of Exellence Award 2014 which honors hospitality excellence. It is given to establishments that consistently earn outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Only about 10% of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this award.

To qualify for the Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed by travelers on TripAdvisor. Additional criteria include a high volume of reviews received within the last 12 months.

“To once again earn the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence is a great honor for Crane’s BeachHouse Hotel, and credit goes to our extraordinary staff of hospitality specialists. They truly go the extra mile with every guest to ensure that they have a unique and memorable experience,” says hotel general manager Cathy Balestriere.

Mickey & Sandra Dezelan from Dezzy’s Second Chance Animal Rescue & Adoption visiting dogfriendly Crane’s BeachHouse Hotel & Tiki Bar in Delray Beach.

Crane’s BeachHouse Hotel has also received the 2014 Fido’s Favorite Award from BringFido.com, the pet friendly travel website. This annual award recognizes hotels, inns and B&Bs that attain superior petfriendliness ratings from BringFideo.com customers. Fewer than 5% of all pet friendly accommodations receive this distinction.

As the world’s leading pet friendly travel website, BringFido.com is committed to helping pet owners find accommodations that truly welcome and cater to the needs of their four-legged travel companions. This website relies on its 12 million annual visitors and BringFido app users to review and rate properties on a 1-to-5 “dog bone” scale. Only 4-bone or higher rated properties are eligible for a Fido’s Favorite Award.

“BringFido.com is proud to recognize Crane’s BeachHouse Hotel & Tiki Bar for its accomplishment in providing excellent service and accommodations to travelers with pets,” said Melissa Halliburton, President and Founder of BringFido.com.

“Our customers appreciate the extra steps that properties take to ensure a comfortable stay for pets and their owners.”

For more information please contact Crane’s BeachHouse Hotel & Tiki Bar at 561.278.1700 or visit the website at cranesbeachhouse.com.

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It now serves as headquarters for a nationally acclaimed manufacturer of aromatherapy products, 21 Drops.

Two grants from the Delray Beach CRA totaling $100,000 were awarded for historic façade reconstruction and site development work.

“The support of the Delray Beach CRA on this project has been simply outstanding,” said Rick Caster, owner of Caster Developers. “The CRA team, under Diane Colonna’s direction, has provided a steady source of information and direction, and we are extremely grateful for their foresight to support this project.”

Caster added, “This is a great example of how a project this size can impact an entire community. Dozens of passers by stop in and share their story about how they purchased their first car here, and how happy they are to see the building maintain so many of its original characteristics. We’re thrilled to have such positive feedback.”

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people Currie Sowards Aguila announces addition of two key team members

Tacos project and will be a key member of the West Atlantic Avenue mixed-use project.

Currie Sowards Aguila Architects has been based in Delray Beach since 1969. The firm’s design portfolio features 65 design awards for projects in the public and private sector and located throughout south Florida.

Caffé Luna Rosa donates $1,000 to Steve Weagle’s Ride for the Red Cross

Albright attends special training, builds expertise in luxury home market

Oscar Garcia, AIA

DELRAY BEACH, FL – Currie Sowards Aguila announced the addition of two new architects to the firm’s Delray Beach staff.

Oscar Garcia, AIA is the firm’s new Director of Hospitality Design Services and will lead the firm’s hospitality design studio. A graduate of Ball State’s College of Architecture and Planning, Garcia is an accomplished architect and designer. His credits include 50 hospitality projects throughout Florida and the Caribbean including such notable projects as The Atlantic Hotel on Miami Beach, a five-star boutique hotel and condominium for Starwood Hotels, the oceanfront Trump International Hotel in Fort Lauderdale and the Inn on Fifth in Naples, Florida, to name a few.

Garcia’s experience rounds out the firm’s +30 hotel projects and positions Currie Sowards Aguila as one of the region’s premier hospitality design firms. The team was recently commissioned for the 150-room Spanish Court Hotel and Towers in Kingston, Jamaica.

DELRAY BEACH, FL – Linda Albright with Nestler Poletto Sotheby’s International Realty Delray Beach recently completed a luxury home marketing training course offered by The Institute For Luxury Home Marketing.

The course - which covered such topics as demographics of the affluent, lifestyle segmentation, trends and amenities in today’s luxury home product, and creating a marketing plan for the multimillion dollar property – was taught by Laurie Moore-Moore, President of the Dallas-based Institute for Luxury Home Marketing and author of the book, Rich Buyer, Rich Seller! The Real Estate Agents’ Guide to Marketing Luxury Homes.

“The course is a step towards earning the prestigious Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) designation which The Institute awards internationally to sales professionals who meet performance standards in the upper-tier residential market,” said Moore-Moore. Linda Albright is an example of a sales associate who works to hone the special skills and competencies necessary to provide exceptional service in the fine homes and estates marketplace.”

2013 and specializes in the Delray Beach area in the luxury home and estates market.

“The training provided new insight about the upper tier market, helped me polish my skills, and provided valuable networking contacts with other agents across the country who specialize in luxury properties,” said Albright. “In addition, I discovered new and creative tools for promoting expensive homes and estates and new resources for finding buyer prospects. Home buyers and sellers will benefit from my new knowledge.”

For insights into the current state of the luxury market, contact Linda Albright at Nestler Poletto Sotheby’s International Realty at 561-400-5863 or email: Linda.Albright@ npsir.com.

Sexy & Self-Made Women’s International Business Conference

Fernando Nunez, RA

Fernando Nunez joins the firm as a project architect and project manager. He is a registered architect with 13 years of related experience in the commercial and public sector markets. Nunez will be an integral member of the firm’s commercial design studio. A graduate of the University of Florida, Nunez holds a Master of Architecture Degree.

Fernando is currently managing the Rocco’s

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The Sexy Self-Made Women’s Business Conference will have 20 speakers from all over the country gathering in West Palm Beach to share their knowledge with you. This is an extremely informative business conference specifically designed for the quality women entrepreneur who is ready to take her business to the next level.

There will be workshops on grant writing, becoming a certified women-owned business. prospecting, selling, social media, SEO trainings more. Most of the speakers are

BOCA CHAMBER 44th ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC

The Boca Chamber hosted its 44th Annual “Golf Classic” this past June 6th at Via Mizner Golf & Country Club in Boca Raton. Approximately 110 guests attended, all enjoying a fun-filled day of golf, strengthening relationships and enjoying a relaxing day on the greens. The event kicked off at 7:00am with a breakfast, continued with a morning on the greens, and followed up with an award luncheon.

Jennifer Durrant, Bonnie Beer, Steve Weagle, Laura Golden, John Gergen - photo by Rich Pollack

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ELRAY BEACH, FL – Caffé Luna Rosa, Delray Beach’s favorite beachfront restaurant, donated $1,000 to Steve Weagle’s Ride for the Red Cross this past month. The popular weatherman from WPTV stopped by over the lunch hour, accepted the check live during the News Channel 5 noon broadcast, before peddling to his final fundraising stop in Boca Raton.

Caffé Luna Rosa partners Bonnie Beer and John Gergen presented the check on behalf of the restaurant’s owners and staff. They were joined at the event by Jennifer Durrant and Laura Golden from the American Red Cross.

Funds raised by Steve Weagle’s annual “Ride” to benefit the American Red Cross will be used to help educate local residents on preparing for hurricane season.

Located at 34 S. Ocean Boulevard, directly across from the ocean in Delray Beach, Caffé Luna Rosa offers a memorable and authentic Italian dining experience in a casual atmosphere. The restaurant is designed on two levels with alfresco seating and an elevated open-air dining room highlighted by granite, authentic artwork and magnificent woodwork.

Perfect for congenial conversation and people watching along the shoreline during the day.

A recipient of the prestigious TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award for 2014, Caffé Luna Rosa is open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more visit www.caffelunarosa.com.

geared to business topics, however because this is the Sexy & Self-Made Women’s Conference there will also be “lifestyle” speakers. The “Passion Professor” speaking about confidence and how it effects every part of people’s lives, from the boardroom to the bedroom. There will also be a certified dating and relationship coach speaking about the joy of loving and being loved. Every morning there will be optional sunrise yoga.

Where: West Palm Beach Marriott Hotel, 1001 Okeechobee Boulevard in West Palm Beach When: July 11 - July 13, 2014 Tickets: www.SexySelfMadeSuccess.com

Bocaire CC welcomes new Director of Tennis Dan Lepadatu

BOCA RATON, FL – Bocaire Country Club, a boutique-sized country club noted for its 300 acres of beautiful fairways, lakes and landscaped vistas, recently welcomed Dan Lepadatu as the new Director of Tennis.

New Bocaire CC Director of Tennis, Dan Lepadatu

Lepadatu brings to Bocaire Country Club many years of experience as a Tennis Professional at a variety of prestigious Florida communities, country clubs and tennis academies in and around this area, including Boca Bath & Tennis, Newport Bay and Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton, The Everglades Club in Palm Beach and the Rick Macci Tennis Academy.

The former coach of the Romanian Junior National Tennis Team and a graduate from the University of Bucharest with a degree in physical education, Lepadatu is one of the few USPTA Elite Professionals and is an active participant in major USPTA tournaments and events.

“Bocaire is committed to providing the very finest services and amenities to our membership, and Dan is a big part of that vision moving forward,” says Russell Carlson, CEO of Bocaire Country Club, which sports five Har-Tru tennis courts and recently completed a major $10.5-million renovation.

“Dan is an experienced coach for adults and juniors in all levels of play from beginners to professional. In addition, he has organized tennis events and exhibitions and has developed and teaches innovative new programs such as Cardio Tennis,” Carlson added.

For more information about Bocaire call 561.998.1615 or visit www.Bocairecc.com.

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Using Debt To Your Advantage

By Jeremy Office Special to The Pineapple The word “debt” typically has a negative connotation. Once you start to accumulate debt, it can snowball and then becomes hard to pay off. We read about the massive amount of student debt plaguing our youth, how our growing national debt is out of control or how mortgagees were the cause of the last financial crisis.

Many perceive debt as being “evil” and want to avoid it at all costs. Some people go as far as using cash for all of their purchases because they believe debt will eventually come back to haunt them. So debt is bad, right? Well, debt comes in many forms, shapes and sizes and in this article we will bring a different perspective on, if used properly, how debt can be a used to your advantage.

Buying a home is considered part of the “American Dream.” For those of you that are not fortunate enough to pay cash for your home, you will have to take out a mortgage. As daunting as this may seem, mortgage debt is often associated as “good” debt. Now I know that sounds like an oxymoron, but in reality it is true. Mortgage debt is “good” debt to have because a mortgage is a loan for a real property that is secured by the underlying property.

Without the ability to take out mortgages we would be forced to rent and not have the ability to build equity in our homes. This equity we build up in our homes can ultimately create wealth. Another added benefit is that a portion of your interest payments are tax deductible for those that itemize deductions, but with some limitations. The deduction is limited to interest on mortgages secured by a primary residence or a second home.

Having a mortgage also allows you to take out a home equity line against your house.

With the accumulated equity in your home you can borrow using the equity of your house as collateral. Hence the name Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC). This loan is collateralized with your home equity and creates a lien against the house that is separate from the mortgage.

Another advantage of taking on debt is using it to make investments. Investing with borrowed money is also known as “leverage”. Not usually recommended for novice investors, but for astute investors using leverage to invest can not only increase your potential upside, but can also increase your potential downside and should be a highly calculated risk.

Most investors use leverage through a variety of financial vehicles or methods including investing on margin. Investing with a margin account allows you to invest with borrowed

money from a broker using your current securities as collateral. In a very simple example of using leverage you can see that if you borrow money at 3% and get a return of 8% then you are making a net return of 5% on money you didn’t have before you borrowed.

Another additional benefit of using margin is that the interest expense associated with borrowing for the investment can be deducted up to the amount of your net investment income for that year.

It is estimated that two thirds of undergraduates take out student loans. Student loan debt has now surpassed the $1 trillion dollar mark for the first time in history. For many students, taking a student loan is necessary in order to attend college. As many students focus on the actual burden of the debt itself, the reality of why they took on the debt in the first place gets lost. Most likely they took on debt to pay for some form of higher education, but there are many other added benefits of taking on student debt. If you take out a loan and graduate with a college degree you have indefinitely added value to your earnings potential.

According to the U.S. Department of Education, the average annual income of a worker between the ages of 25-34 is $15,000 higher with a bachelor’s degree. Like any other loan, it provides an opportunity for you to build your credit score up just as some are about to embark on their new lives where established credit is valuable, especially when applying for a new mortgage.

The use of debt has been around for thousands of years and is not going anywhere.

It has financed our history and will most likely do so the future. Despite the negativity surrounding the idea of accumulating debt, you can see that it can be used to your advantage. We hope that we shed a different light on the thought of taking on debt and that you realize the burden can also be used to your benefit.

Jeremy Office, Ph.D, CFP, CIMA, MBA is Principal at Maclendon Wealth Management in Delray Beach and specializes in portfolio construction, strategic asset and liability management, and long term planning relating to financial matters as well as real estate, income tax, insurance and estate planning.

He is also Managing Partner of SJO Worldwide a venture capital company. www.maclendon.com 855.MAC.WEALTH

Three Downtown Lake Worth organizations to receive grant funds from Florida Legislature LAKE WORTH, FL. – Over $375,000 in grant funds have been appropriated by the Florida Legislature to three reputable downtown Lake Worth organizations. These funds were recently approved by Governor Rick Scott as part of Florida’s 2014-2015 final budget. The funds will be made available through the State’s Division of Cultural Affairs (www.florida-arts.org).

The three recipients of the grant funds are the Lake Worth Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), the Lake Worth Playhouse and the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County.

The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County and the Lake Worth Playhouse will be receiving $150,000 and $75,000, respectively, which will be used for their general program support.

The Lake Worth CRA was granted $150,000 to be used towards facility renovation of the former Shuffleboard Court building located at 1121 Lucerne Avenue in downtown Lake Worth. Renovations include interior demolition, new lighting, new fire suppression

system, new artist workstations, new floors & walls and removal of the acoustical drop ceilings. These physical renovations are being made to help retain a local arts organization which is using the facility for artist workshops, classes and gallery space. Earlier this year, the Armory Art Center entered into a one year lease agreement to use this building for classes and exhibitions. Renovations of the building are expected to begin in late 2014 and be completed by summer 2015.

In addition, the Lake Worth CRA was granted $1,600 in seed money to be used for specific cultural projects. Funds from this grant will purchase high definition film equipment which will be used at a new outdoor film series taking place in downtown Lake Worth in 2014.

The CRA would like to thank the Florida Legislature for sharing the vision of making Lake Worth the center of the arts community in Palm Beach County.

For more information about the Lake Worth CRA, please visit: lakeworthcra.org or lakewortharts.com or call (561) 493-2550.

Boca Chamber Festival Days - 2014 BOCA RATON, FL – Boca Chamber Festival Days is a true example of community partnership.

Boca Chamber Festival Days is the Boca Chamber’s outreach to the non-profit community.

Non-profit Chamber Members join forces with for-profit Chamber Members to hold a fun-filled event during the month of August. The goal is to raise awareness and funds for the non-profit member’s philanthropic efforts. All month long, residents of South Palm Beach County will travel from event to event, participating in everything that is great about Boca Raton - from the smaller events to the grand!

The Chamber helps to facilitate these events that are created and run by a pairing of non-profit members with for-profit members to raise funds and awareness for the nonprofit organizations during their specific Boca Chamber Festival Days event.

Thank you to our members who pitch in to support these great events!

Boca Chamber Festival Days events: • Are planned and run by non-profits • Are supported by for-profits • Raise awareness and funds for non-profits • Are held throughout the month of August

at various locations in the greater Boca Raton area • Offer a unique and fun advertising and philanthropic opportunity to for-profits -- at a fraction of the usual cost!

Boca Chamber Festival Days is facilitated and marketed by the Boca Chamber.

ALL for-profit members, non-profit members and non-members are welcome to participate in this fun-filled month.

Events are allotted on a first-come, first served. While we cannot stop a second event from being held in a timeslot that already has an event scheduled, we strongly discourage it as we try to help each event get the maximum amount of attendees. Therefore, all marketing priority will be given to the first event to fill out and return the application with the $300 payment.

All non-profit event planners and sponsors must be members in good standing with the Boca Chamber. See business directory in the upper left-hand column on www.bocachamber.com.

For more information about marketing your company through Boca Chamber Festival Days, or if you are a non-profit and wish to plan your own event for 2014, please contact Carolina Rush at crush@bocachamber.com or call 561.395.4433 ext. 236.

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Finance, Audit, Taxes, Front Desk Reception & Directs Chamber Mission Day to day operations; Membership Recruitment Director communications Payroll, Risk ManageFirst Impressions, (General & Chairman’s Event Programming, and Vision while steering ment, Billing, Payables, Personal Assistant to Chamber Departments, (e-blasts, social media, Club) Retention, Member Focus on Women, Notary, Human President, Grand OpenPublic Relations, Media, website updates), Leader- Relations, Database Business Expo, Contacts Resources. ing Coordinator, VolunPartner Organizations, ship Delray, IT Support, Management, Member & Cocktails, Breakfasts, teer Management, Event Members Development & Economic Development Discount Program, Sponsorships, Certificates Registration, Assists in all Retention, Certificates of & Government Affairs Marketing, Committee of Origin, Member SerChamber Events.

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First Impressions & Hospitality Management, Membership Retention, Conference Room Rental, Liaison to Ambassadors & Nonprofit Council, Assist in all Chamber Events.

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Dear Friends

the Place for Entrepreneurs and Innovators

July 1, 2014 It’s true. A year ago we had a dream. We knew the Chamber had to move into updated space, yet we also realized a Chamber of Commerce is more than “new space.”

We looked around and realized the Chamber industry around the country needed remodeling, rebranding, and reprogramming. The incredible model that sparked a massive force in the business community years ago was now a century old and falling behind today’s fast- paced business market.

We wondered – why couldn’t the “Most Fun Small Town in America” (Delray Beach) be a role model for the rest of the country and become the most fun small town to be an entrepreneur and an innovator?

So, we met with community leaders. We shared our dream. They caught the vision. The community came together and stepped in and generously shared their finances, wisdom and time. It all paid off in ways greater than we had imagined.

Not only do we have amazing new space boasting three meeting rooms for the community to enjoy, we’ve tapped into that thing that’s hard to describe. We’ve created an up-todate “community” in line with Delray Beach’s growing entrepreneurial landscape. No one wants to go it alone in business, so why not have 1,000 others come alongside and support you?

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Now, we truly are the hub of business. Whether you are interested in Economic Development, Government Affairs, Advocacy, Education, Arts, Health Care, Tech Sector or the Non-profit industry – they all intersect at the Delray Beach Chamber.

If you haven’t seen the new space, please come and visit and get a taste of the new “community.” Why not be a part of it?

Warmly, Karen Granger, Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, President and CEO

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In our Delray Chamber circle we find ourselves in awe of the number of entrepreneurs and innovators moving to Delray Beach. Energetic and enthusiastic innovators of all ages are attracted to Delray Beach for many of the same reasons that brought each of us here—the beaches, the weather, and the small town charm boasting all of the amenities of a larger city.

Hal Thorne of GSky plant systems experienced success in other parts of the world creating jaw-dropping living plant walls for major companies like Twitter and BMW. He enjoyed part-time living in Delray Beach. At one point Thorne thought he’d like to have an office in Delray Beach and work out of it full–time.

After connecting with the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce and a variety of city leaders, Thorne established the North American headquarters for GSky here in Delray Beach.

Thorne says, “We are thrilled to have our office here. More and more young people are moving here, and we enjoy the beautiful weather and nightlife year round. Delray Beach is convenient to several airports which makes it easy for us to travel and conduct our business throughout the country.”

Chamber member, C3 Cloud Computing – an award-winning technology company serving small and medium sized businesses nationwide moved their headquarters to Delray Beach this year too. According to Chamber Board member, Mike Wolfson of C3 Cloud Computing, “We are excited to have moved our offices to Delray Beach right on Atlantic Ave. We do a lot of entertaining with clients and prospective clients. We appreciate having the convenience of walking to a variety of restaurants and focusing our attention on our clients rather than wasting time in the car.”

For more information about doing business in Delray Beach, contact chamber@delraybeach.com

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The “New” Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce Our New Meeting Rooms

Small Conference Room 14’x14’ Fits up to 8 People Rental Rates: Starts at $100 for members

• Private Meeting Space -Open to the Public • Internet Access/Conference Phone • Large Flat Screen TVs for Presentations • Muli-purpose Room Set-Up • Catering/Food Service Permitted

Large Conference Room

Medium Conference Room

24’x40’ Fits up to 60 People Rental Rates: Starts at $200 for members

22’x19’ Fits up to 20 People Rental Rates: Starts at $150 for members

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YOUR CHAMBER AND ADVOCACY What happens at City Hall, in Tallahassee, or in Washington can have both immediate and long-term impacts on the business community. A key part of the Chamber’s mission to strengthen and advocate for the business interests of Delray Beach is shaping policies that impact our business climate. Our Chamber Advocacy Committee works to track issues that might impact business at the local, state and federal levels. Our goal is to inform you as issues arise, gather your opinions, and, where appropriate, voice them.

We also hold monthly meetings on Government Affairs, to foster a close working relationship between government, our elected officials and the greater Delray Beach business community. Guest speakers and topics selected for our monthly meetings provide relevant information, introduce attendees to key government officials and City staff, and address topics that are critical to our Chamber members and their businesses.

At each meeting we also have updates from the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), Planning & Zoning, Economic Development and our Fire & Police Departments.

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Monthly Government Affairs meetings are open to all Chamber members and are held on the third Friday of each month at 7:45AM in the Chamber offices (140 NE 1st Street), with breakfast provided along with great networking opportunities. If you are not currently involved in the Chamber but think these meetings could benefit your business, please contact the Chamber staff or Vice Chair Kelli Freeman at 561-278-0424 for further insight.

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Our speakers for the remainder of the year include: July – City Commissioner Jordana Jarjura August – County Commissioner Steve Abrams September – To be determined October - New Police Chief Jeff Goldman November – Annual Legislative Luncheon replaces Breakfast meeting.

December – To be determined.

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WHO IS IN YOUR CHAMBER FAMILY TREE Have you ever thought about your family tree at the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce?

Emiliano Brooks approached the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce in July of 2012 hoping to grow his business. Formerly from New York City, Brooks built a stellar reputation “up north” with his design work. He created logos, architectural signage, and donor walls. He designed numerous printed materials using his keen eye for photography and contemporary graphic design skills. We at the Chamber were wishing we had better photos of our events and weekly grand openings. Emiliano stepped in and offered to photograph the events for us.

We were stunned at the results. No matter what the event was, the photographs came out looking like amazing wedding photography. Emiliano not only captured incredible shots of our members, he captured food, décor, buildings, and signs at each locale like nothing we had seen before. We were thrilled.

Soon Emiliano connected with the Buzz Agency, who introduced him to several restaurants like Max’s Harvest and Max’s Grille who hired him for projects. Then he was hired by several businesses, realtors and non-profit groups. Emiliano’s work was then shared through photos on social media and the introductions kept pouring in.

“My Chamber involvement has paid off in spades, it has helped my business to continue to grow by leaps and bounds,” says Emiliano.

If you want to extend your family tree of business – contact the Delray Beach Chamber, we’d love to come alongside and be of help. After all – we at the Chamber are all about family and we mean business!

Reach us at 561-278-0424 or stop in and visit us at 140 NE 1st Street.

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CHAMBER FUN FACTS – DO YOU KNOW? 1. What chamber member ran in and completed eight New York City marathons?

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NETWORKING AND THE CHAMBER While networking opportunities are only a part of the value that your Chamber membership provides (for example, see P.4 on Your Chamber and Advocacy), there’s no doubt that it’s high on the list of why many businesses join a Chamber of Commerce. With that in mind, here are some suggestions from your chamber staff on better networking for your business: 1) Attend! The first step is taking advantage of the many opportunities the Chamber provides.

Remember, while not every event is a networking event, there are networking opportunities in all of our programming – for example, just because you came to a seminar to learn, don’t forget to connect with others who are there as well. Pay attention to why they attended, their reasons are probably similar to your own, and might make a good start to a conversation.

2) Be engaged! Engagement is more than showing up. Interact and connect with your Chamber staff and fellow members – we’ll remember you better and be able to refer you more effectively if we have gotten to know each other than if you just handed us your business card.

3) Ask us! Ask us how you can be involved. Ask us how you can help. Ask us who you should be talking to. One great way to show that you want to be involved is helping out or giving back.

And, we love to help businesses connect with each other; the more we know of you and your business, the better we can be at helping you make those connections.

4) Learn to listen! The great news is that even if you’re a little shy at networking events, you can listen. Networking experts say you should try to spend 20% of your conversational time talking, and 80% listening. A great way to start things off is with a good, open-ended question that encourages something other than a yes/no answer.

5) Smile! A smile says that you are happy, open, and welcoming, and people will see you as more attractive. In turn, this will make you more approachable and people will be more comfortable talking to you. Smiles are contagious. Also, research shows that when you smile, you actually feel more happy and relaxed. In fact, smiling can produce a more positive mood than chocolate (hard to believe!).

Members say that they increase their business by at least 20% just by participating in Chamber events.

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8 Must-Know Tips to Grow Your Business

By Berny Dohrmann Special to The Pineapple As the chairman of one of the world’s largest business support organizations, I’ve encountered countless prospective entrepreneurs trying to put their ideas into action by launching a business.

My experiences have given me a unique insight into what makes and breaks a business in today’s market. Here are eight essential tips for shaping a good idea into a great business: 1. “You can’t build a business like a hobby project.”

Entrepreneurship should never be a casual endeavor. Building a thriving business in today’s market means devoting yourself fully to the mission you intend to accomplish via the company.

Setting your business aside for any length of time can lead it down a slippery slope you may not be able to crawl back up from. Keep yourself organized; set clear goals you can accomplish, and dedicate yourself to making sure your ideas come to fruition.

2. “Wrong sequence ends in business failure.”

One of the biggest hurdles to business growth is the lack of a detailed planning system. No matter how big your idea is, expecting overnight success can cloud you to the practical considerations that can quickly grow larger than your ability to deal with them. Move your business forward one step at a time, and more importantly, know where you’re going before you try to get there.

3. “Advertising is naked without PR.” Flashy ads are no substitute for a wellthought out communications strategy. In the age of information, every business needs a sensible way to spread its ideas and brand to clients and consumers ready to buy. An idea is useless without a suitable voice to present it to the world. Build your advertisement strategy around the people best suited to get you to the next step of your objective.

4. “Never say NO to growth.”

In today’s market, you can’t afford to miss the opportunities that can get you from one step to the next. While defining a plan for growth and future investment is necessary to guide your business decisions, nothing should ever be set in stone.

5. “The difference between wealth and income is how many people you benefit.”

All the growth in the world means little if you do nothing to benefit those who helped you get there.

Your team and periphery support network need to be included in the rewards in direct correlation with the effort they put into the business’s success.

While numbers need to be your first concern when it comes to sustaining yourself and your ideas in the market, make sure you measure your success by more than just a bottom line.

6. “As you grow IT, IT will grow you.”

Don’t get tunnel vision when it comes to everyday business. In today’s business world, every connection you make can be a game-changing opportunity. Never walk away from the chance to shake hands with a potential partner no matter their value to you and your business at the moment.

Grow your network every chance you get.

7. “Nothing will grow you more than growing your dreams.”

While it’s important to consider all of your decisions through a filter of practicality, you should never be convinced you can’t achieve what you’ve set out to do. Businesses never fail because a dream is wrong; they fail because they choose the wrong path to achieve it. Remember that the more work you put into getting somewhere only makes the achievement more meaningful in the end.

8. “Competition slows everything down.”

If your definition of progress includes hurting other companies along the way, you’re not on the fastest lane to success. Although the market environment may appear inherently competitive at first glance, a collaborative perspective on business can make everyone’s ideas a reality faster than they could through isolation and bitter fights for market share. Look at your competitors as potential partners and find a way forward for everyone involved.

About Berny Dohrmann Berny Dohrmann is chairman and founder of CEO Space International, (www. ceospaceinternational.com), one of the world’s largest support organizations for business owners.

The inventor of Super Teaching, a Title I technology that accelerates retention for public schools, he is frequently a guest speaker on that topic to various nations, VIP conferences and television programs.

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real estate briefs HJ SIMS CLOSES $214 MILLION FINANCING FOR FLORIDA CCRC HJ Sims recently facilitated $213.8 million financing for a start-up continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Florida.

Sinai Residences of Boca Raton in Boca Raton, Fla. has an overall budget of $250 million, and is expected to open in 2015. The community is sponsored by Federation CCRC Operations Corp., a nonprofit corporation organized to develop, own and manage the community. The day-to-day operations will be managed by Life Care Services.

Of the nearly $214 million financed through HJ Sims, $189.7 million will be financed through Palm Beach County Health Facilities Authority revenue bonds.

Series 2014A bonds will provide $120.7 million; Series 2014B, entrance fee principal redemption bonds will provide $14 million; and Series 2014C, entrance fee principal redemption bonds will provide $55 million for the Sinai Residences of Boca Ration Project.

The additional $24 million will be provided through Palm Beach County Health Facilities Authority draw-down bonds, and have been purchased by a single investor who committed to purchase the full $24 million in bonds upfront, says Aaron M. Rulnick, principal of HJ Sims.

“These bonds are being purchased over time to mitigate the negative arbitrage and reduce the amount of capitalized interest,” Rulnick says, adding that the additional funds not financed through HJ Sims will be provided by other sources.

The new CCRC was planned after a 2005 survey led by Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County (the Federation) found there was a need for one in the area.

“There was a strong demand and need for senior housing,” Rulnick said of the study’s findings, adding that planning for the Sinai project took off in 2009. HJ Sims began working with the Federation in 2010, along with other CCRC development experts.

Sinai Residences, a resort-style CCRC, is located on the campus of the Federation.

The CCRC will host over 500 residents in 237 independent living units, 48 assisted living units, 24 memory-support units and 60 skilled-nursing suites.

When evaluating the amount of financing the new CCRC will receive, Rulnick said it is not unlike other retirement communities it has financed above $200 million.

Sinai Residences is the latest major CCRC financing in Florida, following Santa Fe Senior Living. The development of CCRCs point to new growth in an area that was one of the hardest hit following the housing crash and subsequent recession.

US STORAGE CENTERS ACQUIRES SELF STORAGE FACILITY IN DELRAY BEACH US Storage Centers announced that they purchased a self storage facility in Delray Beach. The facility has 568 units and over 49,000 square feet of rentable space. It is located at 1425 SW 10th Street.

“We are very excited about this acquisition because of the opportunity to add value through revenue management and marketing,” said Drew Hoeven, VP of Acquisitions for US Storage Centers. “This marks our sixth acquisition within the Miami MSA and really adds to our local scale and brand. Currently we are in negotiations on two other acquisitions within the area as well and hope to close them by the end of Q3.”

The company’s President and CEO, Charles Byerly, states “with our long-term outlook, we believe this property fits very well strategically within our portfolio. It has all of the right fundamentals in place and we were able to achieve some downside protection through acquiring the property at an above average cap rate.”

US Storage Centers is also a founding partner of Kure-It, which is a non-profit organization that funds kidney cancer research. The US Storage Centers that participate in fund raising activities provide a 100% match to donated funds. To date, KureIt has raised over $2.5 million dollars.

The idea to create Kure-It evolved when Barry Hoeven, founder of US Storage Centers, was diagnosed with kidney cancer

while on a family vacation. (He’s been battling the disease for over 15 years.)

As Hoeven researched his disease and spoke with prominent specialists, he discovered that there was a big gap between the number of people who have kidney disease and the amount of funding and the amount of research being done to find a cure.

That’s why he decided to see what he could do to help raise money for the research.

US Storage Centers also participates in Charity Storage. This is where a storage facility donates the use of a vacant storage unit to local charities for their fundraisers. Then, a portion of those proceeds are donated to Kure-It. Charity Storage has donated almost $200,00 to Kure-It. Founded in 1985, US Storage Centers currently owns or manages over 70 facilities in 12 states. As of April this year, they have over 5.1 million rentable square feet. They are the 10th largest self storage operator in the United States.

MARORIE KENT JOINS CHAMPAGNE & PARISI REAL ESTATE

ELITE FLORIDA REAL ESTATE ANNOUNCES BLUE DIAMOND AWARD WINNERS Two local Realtors® from Elite Florida Real Estate received the Blue Diamond Circle Award from the Women’s Council of Realtors®, Greater Palm Beach County. The Blue Diamond Circle is a prestigious recognition given to Realtors® who have achieved significant productivity standards and who are recognized as leaders in their industry. Deborah Bacarella, Broker/Owner of Elite Florida Real Estate and Cathy Lewis, Realtor® work hard but believe that work should be nothing more than productive play. They are co-authors of the Amazon best-selling book 7F Words for Living a Balanced Life.

Deborah and Cathy offer interactive work life balance workshops that focus on the 7F Words: Focus, Faith, Freedom, Family, Finance, Fitness and Fun. They teach power strategies that when rigorously employed help people achieve a more balanced life: Set goals that you’re passionate about. Adopt an attitude of faith. Allow yourself the freedom to say no. Focus on the significant 7 people in your life. Control the inflow and the outflow (of your money). Put PANACHE (an acronym for the elements of their fitness advice) into your daily routine. And, enjoy the journey.

Companies are beginning to invest in worklife balance programs for their employees.

They recognize that employees who have more balanced lives are more productive, have less down-time, enjoy a greater sense of fulfillment at work and at home and have stronger work and home relationships. These all contribute to a healthier bottom-line. The organizations listed below have benefited from the 7F workshops.

FPL Women In Nuclear, Delray Chamber Focus On Women, People Helping People, Rotary, Kiwanis, Business With Purpose, National Association Of Realtors®, National Women’s Council Of Realtors®.

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Forget about where LeBron James might end up this summer should he choose to opt out of his contract with the Miami Heat, because the most valuable free agent in the market, Marjorie Kent, has joined Champagne & Parisi Real Estate in Boca Raton, Florida.

Kent is to real estate what James is to basketball – only she has been doing it longer, performing at an MVP level for more than three decades. The multimillion dollar producer is among just 2% of Realtors nationwide to earn the designation of Certified Residential Specialist. She has lived in Boca Raton since 1981 and rocketed to the top of the city’s biggest real estate firm at the time, Arvida Realty Sales.

It didn’t take long for Kent to earn the Arthur Vining Davis Award, which was given to one associate each year by Arvida for superior and consistent sales production, longevity with the company and commitment to the community. Her magnetic personality combined with an unmatched drive to make each an every client happier than even they imagined is what makes Kent one of the most sought after Realtors in Palm Beach County.

She has a large following and most of her clients have become very close friends!

Kent specializes in single-family homes, country club communities, luxury oceanfront condos, townhomes and for the past 16 years she has resided in Woodfield Hunt Club where she is considered the resident expert. Kent honed her real estate skills in the very competitive market of Stamford, Connecticut, working with Fortune 500 companies and she still maintains an impeccable reputation among her fellow Realtors in that area.

Now that she is taking her skills to the talented company at Champagne & Parisi Real Estate, she is certain to become the envy of the real estate industry much the same way James became the envy of the NBA when he came to Miami and joined the Heat. You can contact her at Marjorie(at) ChampagneParisi(dot)com or http://www.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ALLIANCE (I.B.A.) | FULL Sponsored by: image360 Speaker: Ramon Palmero, President, STEFERI Topic: Breakthrough vs. Incrementation When: Tuesday, July 1st / 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Where: Lynn University Wold Performing Arts Center, 3601 N. Military Trail EXCLUSIVE TRUSTEE LUNCH When: Tuesday, July 8th / 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Where: Boca Raton Resort & Club, 501 E. Camino Real Speaker: Eric Silagy, President & CEO, FPL MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST When: Thursday, July 10th / 7:45 - 9:15 a.m.

Where: Via Mizner Golf & Country Club Sponsored by: FAU Foundation

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE When: Thursday, July 10th / 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Where: Boca Chamber BOCA CHAMBER AMBASSADOR MEETING When: Friday, July 11th / 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Where: Boca Chamber *Boca Chamber ambassadors only ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE When: Tuesday, July 15th / 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Where: Boca Chamber PULSE NETWORK When: Tuesday, July 15th / 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Where: Tanzy, Mizner Park 301 Plaza Real

SUCCESSFUL WOMEN IN BUSINESS (SWIB) When: Thursday, July 17th / 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Where: Boca Dunes Golf & Country Club, 1400 Country Club Drive Speaker: Penny Morey, Managing Director, Remarkable HR, Inc. SMART TALK FOR WOMEN When: Tuesday, July 22nd / 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Where: Ruth’s Chris Steak House 225 N.E. Mizner Blvd. Suite100 Facilitator: Nancy Proffitt, Founder and President of Proffitt Management Solutions FROM HOW TO WOW When: Tuesday, July 29th / 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Where: Boca Chamber Presented by: Greta Schulz, President & CEO,Schulz Consulting

Boca Chamer Festival Days Kick-Off Breakfast When: Friday, August 01, 2014 7:45 AM - 9:15 AM Where: NCCI 901 Peninsula Corporate Circle, Boca Raton Speaker: Betsi Kassebaum, Founder and President of the Center for Strategic Philanthropy & Civic Engagement BOCA CHAMBER AMBASSADOR MEETING When: Friday, August 1st / 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Where: Boca Chamber *Boca Chamber ambassadors only Bond With Us A Mission Possible Fundraiser to Help Save Lives Saturday, August 9th / 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Blue Martini 6000 Glades Road, Suite C-1380, Boca Raton

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By Dale King Special to The Pineapple Twelve years ago, after a successful career in furniture manufacturing in the United States and Canada, Rick and Pat Howard chose to continue their love of design by moving to Boca Raton and opening a new store designed to be a model for a retail furniture and interior design showroom.

They opened Sklar Furnishings on North Federal Highway in the city’s north end.

The store succeeded on both counts, and the Howards expanded their influence in the community by supporting a number of area nonprofits.

The Howards were recently honored with the 2014 Small Business Leaders of the Year awards at the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce annual Business Awards Luncheon.

Also recognized were Richard Pollack, president and CEO of the YMCA of South Palm Beach County, who went home with the 2014 Business Leader’s Award, and Modernizing Medicine, which received the 2014 Business of the Year award. The Bocabased firm created the Electronic Medical Assistant (EMA) tablet to increase efficiency in the storage of healthcare information.

The Chamber event held May 22 drew some 350 people to the mid-day ceremony at the Boca Raton Resort & Club.

“We are enthusiastic to honor Rick and Pat, Richard and the entire team at Modernizing Medicine for their personal and professional contributions to the enhancement of Boca Raton and South Palm Beach County,” said

Troy M. McLellan, CCE, FCCP, president and CEO of the Boca Chamber. “These are our colleagues, friends, and family members who have a passion for their work. With their commitment, vision, and integrity these leaders build their businesses to have a positive impact on our community.”

Since opening Sklar in 2002, the Howards “have served as inspiring role models of innovation and best practices supported by stalwart community-conscious, eco-friendly business leadership,” McLellan said. He praised them for stewarding Sklar’s 22,000-square-foot home and office furnishings showroom “into the only one of its kind in the region.”

The Howards have two grown sons and two small granddaughters and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities.

Pollock is a familiar face at the Boca-based YMCA, where he has worked since 2006. He has had 40 years of YMCA experience, and was executive officer of the Community YMCA in Red Bank, N.J., before arriving in Boca.

He is a graduate of numerous YMCA leadership training programs and international leadership institutes. He and his wife, Mary Jo, have two daughters – one of whom works at the Community Y in Red Bank – and a grandson.

Modernizing Medicine was named in the top 50 of America’s Most Promising Companies by Forbes magazine in 2013. The South Florida Business Journal also named the firm as the Business of the Year in 2012.

This year’s luncheon was sponsored by many area business partners, including the Office Depot Foundation, the South Florida Business Journal, Chase and NCCI, among others.

Boca Theater purchases new design center BOCA RATON, FL – Boca Theater and Automation announced that it has closed on the purchase of their eagerly awaited new headquarters. The company purchased the Wachovia Bank building located on the corner of Kimberly and Lyons Road in Western Boca Raton.

“We could not be more excited to have the opportunity to build out a new space

that will meet the growing needs of our employees and our client base, in addition to making long term fiscal sense for the Enterprise,” said Jeff Galea CEO. The interior design was completed by in-house staff and the remodeling will be completed by River Birch Construction. The company plans to relocate in September with a Grand Opening Event shortly after that.

aye Communications, Inc. and its principals, Bonnie and Jon Kaye, invite the community to the fourth annual “White Coats-4-Care” awareness and fund raising reception to benefit Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine on Thursday, July 31, 2014 from 5:307:30 p.m. at the all-new Waterstone Resort & Marina’s Penthouse Atlantic Ballroom, located at 999 East Camino Real in Boca Raton.

Conceived to “dress and equip” the college’s incoming class each year for success, the event is presented to heighten awareness of the first and only medical school in Palm Beach County, to embrace Florida’s future physicians with a warm community welcome and raise vital funds to equip these students with the tools they need to begin their medical education and launch their careers.

Reception admission is a pledge or donation of a minimum per-person gift of $100 to underwrite and dedicate a white coat for a new medical student or a choice of other contribution opportunities, including: • $100 White Coat • $250 White Coat Ceremony Sponsorship • $500 Medical Student Scholarship Award (based on need) • $750 Family/Business Medical Student Scholarship Award (based on need) • $1,000 Named Seat in the Medical Education Auditorium (a personalized donor recognition or tribute plate will be placed on back of each seat) • $5,000 “Named” Medical Student Scholarship Fund Guests also have the opportunity to attend a pre-reception private lecture from 4 to 5:15 p.m. sponsored by Michael T.B. Dennis, M.D., Chairman of the Advisory Board for FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of medicine.

“Modernizing Medicine: Building Software, Transforming Healthcare” will be presented

by Co-founders Daniel Cane, Chief Executive Officer and FAU Board of Trustees member, and Michael Sherling, M.D., M.B.A., Chief Medical Officer. Modernizing Medicine was a recent recipient of the Boca Chamber’s 2014 Business of the Year. Limited seating is available for the pre-reception lecture on a first-reserved basis.

“Jon and I are so proud to continue our ‘White Coats-4-Care’ legacy for a fourth year,” noted Kaye Communications Founder & Chief Strategist Bonnie Kaye who along with partner and husband Jon Kaye were presented the 2013 FAU Trustees Appreciation Award for their embracement, advocacy and scholarship fundraising for the medical school. “Being an annual sell-out event during the summer months, speaks volumes as community leaders in business, healthcare, education and government recognize and converge to celebrate one of Boca Raton’s most treasured health and wellness assets and support its new incoming class of medical students.”

FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine officially welcomes its fourth incoming class of 64 students the following

week on Friday, August 8, 2014. During the special ceremony, each medical student will receive a white coat that represents integrity, compassion and trust and symbolizes their shared commitment to serve patients and honor an oath they will collectively develop before the ceremony that will serve as its own code of conduct throughout medical school and as physicians.

The incoming class has a cumulative GPA of 3.7 and an average MCAT score of 33, which is above the national average. Most of the major colleges in Florida are represented including 10 students from FAU. Other students in the class attended undergraduate institutions such as Boston College, Duke University, Emory University, Johns Hopkins, Rensselaer Polytechnic, Stanford University, University of California at Berkeley, San Diego and San Francisco, University of Pittsburgh, Vanderbilt University, Yale University, and others.

From left-Greg Kaylor, Bonnie Kaye and Jon Kaye

White Coats-4-Care is part of Boca Chamber Festival Days (a series of fun-filled events held at different locations during the month of August) and is facilitated by the Boca Chamber. For 24 years, the summer event series pairs non-profit and for-profit chamber members to raise awareness and vital funds for non-profits.

Pairing Kaye Communications, an awardwinning, Seriously Strategic full-service integrated public relations and marketing firm based in South Florida that empowers regional and national brands to grow and dominate with FAU’s medical school continues to be a natural fit. Firm Chief Operating Officer Jon Kaye served for three years as a founding member of the Advisory Board for the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and President Bonnie Kaye serves on the board of directors for both the Boca Chamber and FAU Foundation.

Kaye Communications is now headquartered at One Boca Place, 2255 Glades Road, Suite 324A, Boca Raton, FL 33431. For more information and updates, visit kcompr.com, follow on Twitter, or like on Facebook, email SmartStrategiesStart@ kcompr.com, or call (561) 392-5166.

For more information about “White Coats-4-Care”, pledge your gift to attend the event, or make a contribution, contact Gisele Galoustian, Director of Communication at the FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, at ggaloust@fau.edu or 561-2972676. Online registration is also available at https://fauf.fau.edu/wc4c.

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into four dazzling luxury villas will be the first phase of a major multi-year remodeling project that will strengthen and solidify our brand as the coolest place to stay in Delray Beach,” said Ms. Balestriere.

“I am particularly pleased that both the architectural firm and the construction company behind the Crane’s BeachHouse renovation are also based right here in Delray Beach,” she added. “The architect is Francisco Pérez-Azúa of Perez Design LLC and construction is being managed by Bill Branning of BSA Corporation.”

Founded in 2005, Carrie Leigh Designs, Inc. handles top quality design projects throughout Florida and around the country.

The firm is led by award winning Design Director and President Carrie L. Bollella, who ensures every project reflects the highest level of style, comfort and functionality.

The firm has a comprehensive understanding of a variety of Design Forums.

From Hospitality, Commercial and Residential Design every project is customer service oriented with a unique one of a kind design. Carrie Leigh Designs, Inc.’s experience and creativity allow clients to have complete confidence in their design direction. Attention to detail from conceptual

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Teams came out all across the city to take part in the 2014 Seek in the City Scavenger Hunt. The Pineapple Newspaper took part as a “clue stop”. Teams had to find instructions in the June issue of The Pineapple that showed them how to make a newspaper hat. A good time was had by all!

design through construction provides an extraordinary level of service to its clients.

For more information, please visit www. carrieleighdesign.com.

Since 1991, BSA Corporation has been constructing quality projects for leading businesses, individuals, and organizations throughout South Florida and beyond. Using proven management processes developed over the last twenty years, we deliver superior service and personal attention that results in high customer satisfaction, long-term client relationships, and award winning buildings.

For more information, please visit www. bsacorporation.com.

Since 1996, Perez Design LLC has been a boutique design firm focused on creating high-quality designs based on a combination of modern and vernacular concepts, working with a service–oriented philosophy. The company has handled a number of awardwinning projects in South Florida, the Bahamas, Grand Cayman and Equador. The firm’s services include Master Planniung, Site Planning, Architecture Design, Interior Design, Space Planning, Design Counseling Services and Construction Administration.

For more information, please visit www. perezarchitects.com.

Crane’s BeachHouse Hotel & Tiki Bar creates a truly tranquil environment for guests, even though the hotel is just steps away from the shops and restaurants along Delray Beach’s hot and happening Atlantic Avenue.

The poolside Tiki Bar is stocked with an array of tropical drinks, wines and both domestic and imported beer, with a music-filled happy hour from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday in season, and on Friday and Saturday the rest of the year.

A recipient of the coveted TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence Award 2013, Crane’s BeachHouse also has been named to the prestigious Expedia Insiders Select List™ listing “the world’s best hotels” as judged by the experience of Expedia® travelers. Crane’s BeachHouse Hotel also is a repeated recipient of the Florida Superior Small Lodging Association’s prestigious Donal A. Dermody White Glove Award for housekeeping excellence and exceptional service.

For more information, please contact Crane’s BeachHouse Hotel & Tiki Bar at 561.278.1700 or visit the website at www. cranesbeachhouse.com.

Take Charge America breaks down seven fees you should avoid

Nonprofit credit counseling agency helps consumers eliminate fees from daily finances, save more money PHOENIX, AZ – It seems there’s a fee for everything. It can be hard to keep track of all of the bank account fees, credit card fees and convenience fees consumers are charged – and it’s even harder to know which fees can be avoided altogether.

“In many cases, people don’t realize how much they’re paying out, as the charges are automatically deducted from checking accounts or tacked onto credit card statements.

It can seriously add up from month to month, year to year,” said Mike Sullivan, chief education officer for Take Charge America, Inc., a national nonprofit credit counseling and debt management agency.

Sullivan outlines seven fees consumers should avoid: • Checking account fees: Consumers who pay a monthly or per-check fee should consider switching to a free account. Many online banks, credit unions and traditional banks offer truly free checking.

• Low account balance fees: Many banks charge fees on accounts that fall below a required minimum balance. This fee is a waste, as there are plenty of institutions that don’t set a minimum.

• Inactivity fees: Some banks charge clients for inactivity, automatically deducting funds from an account that hasn’t been used over a specified period of time. It’s better for consumers to switch banks or close their accounts rather than pay inactivity fees.

• ATM fees: Consumers shouldn’t pay money to get money. They can avoid this fee by simply planning ahead and using ATMs

at their own banks, or switching to a bank or credit union that reimburses fees.

• Overdraft fees: Overdraft fees can add up quickly – with disastrous effects. Better record-keeping and cash flow management can help consumers avoid these fees and hold onto their hard-earned money.

• Credit card fees: Many credit card companies charge an annual fee, usually to the tune of $50 or more. Consumers should consider transferring balances to low-interest, no-fee cards, and close the credit cards with annual fees. Moreover, consumers who are racking up over-limit or late fees may want to consider signing up for alerts warning them when they’re nearing their limit or due date.

• Extended warranties: Warranties are usually offered on pricey items such as computers and televisions, but they’re not a good use of money. Many big-ticket products already include a manufacturer’s warranty, and consumers who use credit cards with purchase protection will have that safety net, too.

For more financial tips, visit www. takechargeamerica.org.

About Take Charge America, Inc. Founded in 1987, Take Charge America, Inc. is a nonprofit agency offering financial education and counseling services including credit counseling, debt management, student loan counseling, housing counseling and bankruptcy counseling. It has helped more than 1.6 million consumers nationwide manage their personal finances and debts. To learn more, visit www.takechargeamerica.org or call (888) 822-9193.

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By Colleen Hasey Schuhmann, CRPC Special to The Pineapple First, the basics. Social Security has long provided Americans with a source of retirement income intended to last a lifetime.

Frequent cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) help ensure that this income will keep pace with inflation.

While few high net worth clients intend to rely on Social Security benefits as a meaningful source of retirement income, lifetime benefits can be larger than they might expect: nearly $600,000 on average for a couple who turned 65 in 2010, and significantly more for high earners with longevity.

Social Security typically replaces about 40% of an individual’s earned income. That percentage generally is less—about 28%— for those with higher preretirement income. But, as a guaranteed benefit, Social Security can play a role in any retirement income plan, particularly given today’s volatile investment climate and global economic uncertainty.

Given widespread concerns about the Social Security program’s future solvency, it may seem ironic to refer to it as the “guaranteed” portion of your retirement income picture. But Social Security actually is on track to meet its obligations to retirees through 2037, after which, unless action is taken to significantly cut costs, benefits will be reduced by about 25% – and only if no action is taken before then to strengthen the Social Security trust fund.

Your Social Security strategy: Making Choices So, what’s the best way to receive your Social Security benefits?

Compared with other retirement planning decisions, choosing how to take Social Security may seem like an easy one. In fact, it can be surprisingly complex—and highly personal. The key is selecting the strategy that maximizes benefits for you and for your spouse, if you’re married. You’ll also need to consider how you and your spouse can coordinate strategies given your relative ages and incomes. If you’re single, the main considerations are when you plan to retire and your life expectancy. Here’s a quick look at some of the choices available.

When to start benefits • Age 62 About 74% of today’s retirees start benefits at the earliest possible age, locking in a major reduction compared with benefits at full retirement age. Starting this early may be necessary if you’re in poor health or need the income. But with life expectancies now reaching into the 90s, delaying benefits can be preferable for many retirees.

• Full retirement age (FRA) This is when Social Security will provide you with full benefits.

The FRA is used to calculate any reduction in benefits (if taken earlier) or increase (if taken later). FRAs vary based on date of birth; visit ssa.gov to determine your FRA. • Age 70 For each year you delay benefits between FRA and age 70, Social Security adds 7-8% to future benefits, plus the COLA adjustment. That guaranteed annual return can make this alternative very attractive, provided you have longevity. Delaying benefits until age 70 can also provide more income just when you may need it to

help cover healthcare expenses.

• Break-even age You may want to hedge your decision by identifying the age at which the cumulative benefits from delaying your start date will surpass the cumulative benefits from starting earlier.

How to take benefits • Choosing spousal benefits A lower-earning spouse may select his or her own benefits; spousal benefits (even those of an ex-spouse) of up to 50% of the higher earner’s full benefit (once that spouse files); or a combination equal to the higher amount.

• Combining “step up” and “file-and-suspend” strategies This alternative is increasingly popular because it can maximize benefits for both spouses. The lower-earning spouse takes reduced benefits early, then “steps up” to 50% of the higher earner’s full benefit once that spouse reaches FRA and files for benefits.

• Survivor benefits A spouse can receive reduced survivor benefits at age 60 (or age 50 if disabled). When that spouse reaches FRA, he or she can step up to the higher of full survivor benefits or his or her full benefits.

Other considerations • Earning income If you work after starting benefits, your monthly payment may be reduced. Before the year you reach FRA, benefits will be reduced $1 for every $2 earned above $15,120 a year. In your FRA year (up until your FRA month), benefits will be reduced $1 for every $3 earned over $40,080. After FRA, working will not reduce benefits. In fact, your benefits will be recalculated to include amounts previously withheld.

• Taxes It’s very likely that a portion of your Social Security benefits will be taxable.

• A fresh start Generally, the decisions you make about taking Social Security benefits are irrevocable. But if you change your mind after starting to receive benefits, it’s possible to pay back all benefits received to date and reapply at a later age. An excellent starting point are calculators on the Social Security Administration website (ssa.gov) that let you and your spouse estimate different benefit amounts at age 62, at full retirement age and at age 70.

Colleen Hasey Schuhmann, CRPC, is Vice President - Wealth Management at UBS Financial Services in Boca Raton. She specializes in all facets of your financial life, including retirement planning, portfolio management, life insurance and long term care planning, and estate planning strategies. Colleen can be reached at 561-367-1817.

Lang Realty Salutes Boca Raton Beautification Winners On Tuesday, June 10, 2014, the Boca Raton Beautification Committee selected the winners of their Annual Landscape Excellence Awards at a ceremony held at City Hall. The recognition encourages businesses, churches, homeowners associations and schools in the city limits to improve their landscaping and add to the beauty of Boca Raton. Lang Realty and Lang Management were proud to host a special luncheon for winners and officials following the ceremony.

“Lang Management and Lang Realty salute today’s winners. We are proud to be the sponsor of the post awards luncheon and to have the opportunity to celebrate the beauty of Boca Raton,” remarks Kevin Carroll, President, Lang Management.

Robert A. Sarro, MD, Dermatology

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Lang Realty and Lang Management are proud supporters of the Boca Beautification Awards. Pictured Left to right – City of Boca Raton Councilman Robert Weinroth, Elaine Russell, Lang Realty, Davis Rosen, Lang Management, City of Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie, Kevin M Carroll, President, Lang Management and City of Boca Raton CRA Chair, Scott Singer

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July 8, 2014 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Chairman’s Club Monthly Luncheon At Boca Raton Resort & Club Exclusive Tri-Chamber Chairman’s Luncheon

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July 9, 2014 5:00 PM GRAND OPENING / RIBBON CUTTING “Savor The City” held at Taverna Opa! At Taverna Opa Join us for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at Savor the City held at Taverna Opa on Atlantic Avenue. All members welcome!

July 10 • 5:00 - 7:00pm Contacts & Cocktails: DASH TRAVEL and 504 OFFICE SUITES Join us at 504 Office Suites LLC. You’ve heard about the latest crowds attending at our monthly Contacts & Cocktails event... join us for yet another wonderful evening of mixing and mingling, it’s the best way to gain broader awareness for your business and build relationships within the community.

For just $10 in advance, and $15 at the door, you’ll enjoy wine, conversations and culinary delights. Non-members are invited to join in as well at $20 per person. Don’t forget to bring those business cards.

www.PineappleNewspaper.com August 5, 2014 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Non-Profit Council Luncheon Location: To Be Determined August 5, 2014 5:15 PM - 7:00 PM CONTACTS & COCKTAILS-TBA Location: To Be Determined August 7, 2014 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Ambassadors Monthly Meeting At Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce August 12, 2014 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Focus On Women Program Committee At Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce Monthly planning meeting August 12, 2014 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Programming Committee Meeting At Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce Monthly planning meeting August 13, 2014 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Chairman’s Club Monthly Luncheon Location: To Be Determined August 14, 2014 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Chamber of Commerce “Celebration of Education” Breakfast The Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its annual “Celebration of Education Breakfast” honoring our dedicated Principals and new teachers on Thursday, August 14th from 8:00am– 9:30am. This breakfast is one of our most meaningful and rewarding events. We will welcome our brand new teachers to our Delray Beach schools this year and hear from Principals about what their challenges and successes are and get a feel for Delray Beach’s education system.

August 15, 2014 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Government Affairs Committee At Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce

July 16, 2014 5:00 PM GRAND OPENING / RIBBON CUTTING “XL Production” At XL Production Join us for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at XL Production. All members welcome!

August 18, 2014 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Budget & Finance Committee At Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce

July 17, 2014 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Healthcare Committee At Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce

August 21, 2014 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM New Member Lunch & Orientation At Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce

July 17, 2014 5:00 PM GRAND OPENING / RIBBON CUTTING “Sack Lunch Marketing” Location: Sack Lunch Marketing Join us for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at Sack Lunch Marketing. All members welcome!

August 22, 2014 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Executive Committee Meeting of the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce At Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce

July 21, 2014 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Budget & Finance Committee At Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce July 25, 2014 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Executive Committee Meeting At Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce July 30, 2014 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM Chamber Six Month Review Location: To Be Determined July 30, 2014 5:00 PM GRAND OPENING / RIBBON CUTTING “LoveRich Boutique” At LoveRich Boutique Join us for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at LoveRich Boutique. All members welcome!

July 31, 2014 5:00 PM GRAND OPENING / RIBBON CUTTING “Camp Gladiator”, at Deck 84 At Deck 84 Join us for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Camp Gladiator to be held at Deck 84. All members welcome!

August 21, 2014 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Healthcare Committee At Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce

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Is Social Media a Necessary Marketing Avenue?

By Allison Turner Business, Marketing & Sales Consultant

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an you reach your ideal client on social media? Absolutely! Will you always get business from it? Not necessarily. Social media is one of the fastest growing markets with Facebook alone having over 1.4 billion users.

It is reported that 72% of all Internet users are on some type of social media platform. You have to understand exactly who your target market is and what social media platforms they may be on before spending the time. NO, you do not need to be on all platforms. That is overkill and a waste of time.

If you are marketing to consumers, the top four platforms in order are Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn (2014 B2C Content Marketing Trends – North America: Content Marketing Institute / Marketing Profs).

If you are marketing to other businesses, the top four platforms in order are LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube (2014 B2B Content Marketing Trends – North America: Content Marketing Institute / Marketing Profs).

Each business is unique so you as the head of your company must know what platforms are best for your company.

Social media allows us to do four things. First, we are able to create top of mind awareness (TOMA). In marketing, you always want your target market to think of you first. When you are in front of a potential client or business through different platforms including social media, you are able to build credibility and your expert status. Your business is on their mind because of seeing you in front of them all the time.

Second, Social Media lets you engage with people and businesses you might not see on a daily basis. You are able to stand

out in the crowd and get ahead of your competition.

Third, building your brand is so important. People learn who you are as a person and what your business stands for through various social media campaigns.

People do business with whom they know like and trust.

Fourth, social media allows you to build your business by launching new campaigns and allowing people to find you more easily on the Internet.

More often than not, your social media accounts will come up first on Google when someone is looking for your expertise so social media helps in Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

Social media is just one marketing platform and you certainly do not want to put all your eggs in one basket. As I mentioned earlier, marketing on social media alone will not guarantee you business (depending on your expertise) but using social media as one marketing outlet will allow you to stay out in front of your ideal client and put you one step closer to new business.

Allison Turner is CEO and cofounder of Business Consultants of South Florida,(BCoSF) located at 301 W Atlantic Avenue, Suite 05. She is a resident of Delray Beach as well as active member of the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce. BCoSF is passionate about helping their clients either start or grow a sustainable and profitable business through their strategic business, marketing and sales plans and consulting services. For more information visit www.

BCoSF.com or call 561-276-4422.

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ADA Training 4 U, Inc. 561-346-5207 • 455-D NE 8th Ave, #332, Delray Beach CONSULTANTS/RESTAURANTS & LODGING

Nestler Poletto Sotheby’s International Realty/Linda Albright 561-400-5863 • 900 E Atlantic Ave, Ste 18, Delray Beach REAL ESTATE/RESIDENTIAL

Wilson Accounting and Tax Services, LLC 561-445-0286 • 305 SW 2nd St, Delray Beach ACCOUNTANTS & TAX SERVICES

Jarecki Chiropractic 561-266-8900 • 2605 W Atlantic Ave, Ste A101, Delray Beach CHIROPRACTORS

Second Time Around Consignment 561-278-0493 • 10 SE 4th Ave, Delray Beach SHOPPING

The HOW Foundation 561-450-6213 • 5130 Linton Blvd, Ste I-8, Delray Beach NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (Referred by Cathy Balestriere, Crane’s Beachhouse & Tiki Bar) Once Upon A Time Delray 561-808-7449 • 313 NE 2nd Ave, Delray Beach SHOPPING & SPECIALTY RETAIL/ CHILDREN S APPAREL StoreTech+Co. 561-272-4655 • 1225 NW 17th Ave, Ste 104, Delray Beach CONTRACTORS Spring Big, Inc. 609-618-0215 • 185 NW Spanish River Blvd, Boca Raton ADVERTISING & MARKETING/ Loyalty Marketing Finding Green Finances/ Florida College Planning 561-244-9447 1200 Corporate Pl, 1200 N Federal Hwy, Ste 200, Boca Raton FINANCIAL SERVICES

…located in desirable Historic Swinton Avenue Arts District of East Delray Beach less than 2 blocks from all the Atlantic Avenue dining, shopping, galleries and events.

2 Bedroom, 1 bath, completely renovated, this home features real wood floors, new light fixtures, electric, plumbing, baseboards, granite countertop, molding around the restored windows, designer ceiling fans, wood-burning fireplace, screened and covered porch, freshly painted interior.

The detached former garage, located on rear alley, has both electric and plumbing making it perfect for workshop or art/music studio.

Located across the street from the Sunday House, OSSHAD zoning, ample parking and high-traffic contribute to this home’s great potential for business use as well.

SellMyTimeshareNow.com 877-815-4227 • 8545 Commodity Cir, Orlando HOTELS, MOTELS, & RESORTS H&B Commercial (a division of Home & Business Partners) 561-879-9251 • 601 N Congress Ave, Suite #428, Delray Beach REAL ESTATE Morgan Stanley / Peggy Kelleher CRPC® 561-243-2226 • 55 NE 5th Ave, Ste 400, Delray Beach FINANCIAL SERVICES Blueweb Media Group 561-926-9000 • 301 N. Clematis St., Ste. 3000, West Palm Beach WEB DESIGN & MARKETING CrossFit Hardcore The Sandbar, 440 NE 5th Ave., Delray Beach FITNESS Camp Gladiator 561-870-4182 • Old School Square Park, NE 2nd Ave, Delray Beach FITNESS

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Join us for a fabulous evening of networking at DASH Travel and 504 Office Suites LLC. For just $10 in advance, and $15 at the door, you’ll enjoy wine, conversations and culinary delights. Future members are invited to join in on the fun as well, for $20 per person.

Don’t forget to bring those business cards and of course, a smile for happy networking ;-)

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The Small Business Owner’s Retirement Dilemma

By John M. Campanola Special to The Pineapple

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ou’ve poured a lifetime of sweat, time, and capital into building your business.

You’ve begun thinking about retirement, and your strategy is to sell your company for a good price, settle back, and enjoy a financially secure retirement. But, like many business owners, you’ve made the mistake of assuming this scenario will happen, and you haven’t bothered to make any other retirement plans.

You need to be realistic.

What are the odds of a person showing up at the right time with cash in hand to buy the company for a fair price? For thousands of small business owners each year, no one steps forward.

Perhaps the business is too specialized or is tied too closely to the owner’s unique personality and skills. Or maybe possible buyers equate retirement sale with a distress sale and make only low-ball offers. Whatever the reason, many owners find that their company has suddenly become a white elephant that nobody wants.

Select and develop a successor.

That’s why it’s so important to prime a replacement—someone who will buy your company when you’re ready to retire. Maybe this is a current co-owner (but be careful if he or she is about the same age as you, and planning to retire around the same time.) Or it’s your son or daughter active in the business, or a younger key employee.

Business owners who successfully groom their own replacements leave nothing to chance.

They realize that there’s no room for error at the point of retirement.

Here are some steps you should take: Be cautious. Make sure your heir apparent is the right person in terms of temperament, personality, competence, and personal goals.

Set up a probation period so you can terminate the relationship if you find that this person will not work out. During that period, keep everything informal, strictly verbal. Even when you go to a formal agreement, make sure it contains a termination provision.

Offer incentives to ensure that your replacement stays until the baton is passed.

An ambitious successor needs and deserves

gradually increasing authority and benefits.

Options include deferred compensation or the opportunity to acquire partial ownership prior to your retirement. This provides both parties with something to win by sticking to the agreement, and something to lose if it falls apart.

Create a buy-sell agreement. With the help of your attorney, lock in who does and gets what, spelling out all details and caveats, including how to establish the final valuation of the business.

This formal agreement protects everybody.

Build in a funding mechanism. This is crucial. No matter how good the terms of the buy/sell agreement, it will be worthless if the money is not there when needed to carry out the plan. Under one option, the successor may be able to purchase the company from ongoing profits. Other options include setting up a sinking fund or allowing the successor to simply borrow the money. These options may work but they leave much to chance. Instead, consider a funding vehicle that protects your family in the event of your disability or premature death, such as life and disability income insurance.* Have a Plan B. As a business owner, you know that very few things go exactly as planned.

What if your business hits tough times or your successor dies, becomes disabled, or leaves because of a personality conflict? Or what if there simply is no heir apparent waiting in the wings? Sometimes, it’s simply best to dismantle the business.

Whether or not you have a possible successor for your company, you should begin mapping out your retirement strategy today.

Your insurance professional or your independent professional advisors can work with you to help you develop a sound business strategy.

John M. Campanola is an Agent for New York Life Insurance Company.

For additional information on the information or topic(s) discussed, please contact him at 561-212-2903

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The Sixth Annual Delray Beach Tastemakers Returns in August

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he Downtown Delray Beach Development Authority (DDA), in partnership with Delray Beach magazine, has officially announced the dates for the sixth annual Tastemakers of Delray Beach, which will run August 7-8, from 5-10 p.m. During the special event, a total of 13 downtown restaurants will roll out the red carpet treatment for Tastemaker passport holders.

Tastemakers of Delray Beach was designed six years ago as an economic development program to drive business and awareness to the Downtown businesses and it has been a huge success each year. This unique event is truly a strolling international food event featuring Delray Beach’s premier downtown restaurants.

“This is a fabulous opportunity for all to experience a collection of delicious tastes of food and beverage while discovering many of the unique shops and galleries throughout as you stroll along the brick paved sidewalks of the Downtown area from the beach to West Atlantic Avenue,” states DDA Associate Director Laura Simon.

Each participating restaurant has designed a special culinary creation reflective of their chef’s specialty, and paired it with a special beverage. Passport holders will stroll from restaurant to restaurant, partaking in

the savory delights each establishment provides. The program has been designed to take place over the course of two evenings to allow event-goers time to experience each restaurant without rushing.

Tastemakers of Delray Beach, has grown in popularity, and each year there are many questions on how the event works. To participate, guests need to purchase a passport. The passport, sold for $30 cash, provides event participants with a special booklet that includes a list and map of the participating restaurants and what each will be serving. Passports are on sale beginning July 1st, and can be purchased at each participating restaurant, including 50 Ocean, Cabana El Rey, Caffe Luna Rosa, Deck 84, DIG, El Camino, FYI Yogurt, Lemongrass Asian Bistro, Mussel Beach, The Office, Solita Delray and Vic & Angelo’s.

Advance ticket purchases made this month gives ticket-holders a special promotional offer that is valid with the passport from July 1 through September 30th.

Passport quantity is limited, and the event has sold-out in past years.

For more information visit the website www. downtowndelraybeach.com or DDA Facebook page www.facebook.com/delraydda.

FREE DANCE WORKSHOP AT CREST THEATER

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he Crest Theatre and MNM Productions announced that it will host free dance workshops in July for performers interested in being cast in an upcoming production of the landmark musical “A Chorus Line,” which will kick-off the 25th anniversary season of the Delray Beach Center for the Arts.

“A Chorus Line” is the sixth longest-running show in Broadway history, with music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics

by Edward Kleban and book by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante. Centered on 17 Broadway dancers auditioning for spots on a chorus line, the musical is set on the bare stage of a Broadway theatre during an audition for a musical. The award-winning show provides a glimpse into the personalities of both the performers and the choreographer as they describe the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions

to become dancers.

The show is being directed by Kimberly Dawn Smith, who appeared in “A Chorus Line” on Broadway and is one of only a handful of choreographers personally entrusted by director choreographer Michael Bennett to carry on his original vision. Smith will also be conducting the free dance workshops, while Evan Farrar is serving as musical director for the production, which is scheduled to run for 12 performances December 5-14th.

The workshops will take place on Sunday and Monday evenings, July 13-14, 20-21 & 27-28, from 6-10 p.m. at the Crest Theatre off Swinton Ave. in Delray Beach. Anyone interested in participating in the dance workshops are encouraged to register in advance by emailing MNMprods@gmail.com.

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Why We Love Delray Beach The Best Ways to Explore Our “Village by the Sea”

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ighteen years ago, I moved to Pompano Beach. Eleven years ago, I moved to Delray Beach. And man, am I glad.

Delray Beach is simply the most appealing, nicest town that I’ve discovered in South Florida, and I’ve been everywhere from the Keys to Jacksonville. Always when I return from a trip I think, “I live in the best town!”

So what makes Delray Beach so desirable?

Well, there are the obvious things like the beautiful beach and the gorgeous weather.

Proximity to larger cities, and two great airports help, too. But there’s much more to it than that.

People in Delray Beach are just plain nice.

Stroll the streets of downtown Delray Beach or pull into a shopping plaza west of 95 and someone will smile at you or say hello. Look puzzled, and someone will ask, ‘can I help you?’ I think the people in Delray Beach are friendly because they are happy. (Like the song that’s so popular now…just clap your hands if you know what I’m talking about!)

No doubt the array of wonderful places to visit and explore in Delray Beach contribute to its appeal. Consider all the shopping, dining, nightlife—and the variety of hotels.

Oh, the choices that residents and visitors have at their fingertips. From popular chain stores and restaurants, to the neatest little boutiques and cafés—it is a shoppers dream and a diners paradise.

If you like to eat, “fuggetaboudit!” There are eateries of all kinds, casual to upscale, intimate and cozy to big and lively. Any type of food you’re in the mood for, it’s here. Not to mention all the places to be entertained—

lounges, bars and nightclubs, theaters, live music venues, ballrooms, water sports, special events…nobody could ever say, “ I was bored in Delray.”

From the Cornell Museum to the Arts Garage, or the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum to the Sandoway House Nature Center, cultural facilities, attractions and activities abound. A variety of culture-based festivals takes place in Delray Beach each year, and a trolley tour shares the town’s rich history.

Whether you live here or you’re visiting, maybe you haven’t explored Delray Beach fully.

If you’ve never boarded the Lady Atlantic, summer is a great time to do so. Crowds are thinner but the view and the atmosphere are still wonderful. Or if you choose an evening dinner, even a Sunday afternoon sightseeing, you’ll feel like a tourist in your own town.

If you have not visited the Sandoway House or the Cornell Museum, what are you waiting for? Both have much to offer. Have you rented a kayak or stand up paddle board on the beach down at Casaurina Drive? You can learn how to do these things in one lesson and they will bring you a new appreciation of the ocean. Have you taken in a play at the Delray Playhouse or Crest Theater? The shows are top quality and very affordable.

Visit the Chamber of Commerce to discover activities and businesses in Delray Beach you didn’t even know about.

Delray Beach is getting even more cool places and things to do with every month that passes. Enjoy your exploration of our Village by the Sea.

NEW SUMMER PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Explore the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservatory WEST PALM BEACH, FL — The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society is announcing a new round of special events during the summer months of July and August. During select Saturday nights, the zoo will be opening its doors for a new event series known as “Roar & Pour” happening July 5, 19 and 26th.

The party will feature live music by local acts, as well as food and drink service that includes food trucks and tap takeovers with area breweries. Music will vary from week to week. The zoo provides a limited number of café tables and chairs, so guests are encouraged to bring folding lawn chairs.

Interested in becoming a zoo member?

For a limited time the zoo is offering a limited-time deal of one month free when purchasing or renewing an annual membership online. Memberships must be purchased online by July 15 to be eligible for the additional month.

Guests are encouraged to enjoy all of the benefits a Palm Beach Zoo Membership has to offer, including unlimited daytime admission, advance registration to special events, free admission to summer safari nights and free or discounted admission to more than 140 zoos, aquariums and museums nationwide. To view a complete list visit www.palmbeachzoo.org/ reciprocal-zoos.

A special “Red, White & Zoo BBQ” will take place July 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Celebrate our nation’s independence at the Zoo with amazing animals, a fantastic fountain for cooling off, and shady pathways to walk! An All-American 4th of July BBQ offers delicious grilled food items for sale in the Interactive Play Fountain area from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Regular Zoo admission prices do not include BBQ food.

On July 4, 11, 18 and 25th, Safari Nights happens from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Keep the patriotism rolling through the evening of July 4th with Safari Nights at the Zoo! Guests can enjoy a kid-friendly DJ and dance party in the Fountain Plaza, face painting, up-close animal encounters, meet ‘n’ greets with some of the Zoo Crew’s costume characters, and kids crafts in the Zoo’s Florida Pioneer House. Hot Shot Slot Cars joins Safari Nights with your chance to race and learn how you can have a track at your own party.

Enjoy a “Patriotic Wild Things Presentation” July 5-6 as Independence Day weekend becomes a wild ride. Children can participate in an American flag scavenger hunt by looking for red, white and blue animals around the zoo.

What summer would be complete without a Food Truck Safari, happening July 12. Feed your inner animal at some of South Florida’s best food trucks with live music with Emily Brooke. Beer and wine will be available for those 21 and older. All food trucks are donating a portion of their proceeds toward Zoo operations.

And don’t miss “International Tiger Day,” July 29th. Celebrate International Tiger Day with the Malayan tigers, Mata and Berapi.

This day is held annually on July 29th to give worldwide attention to the preservation of tigers. It is both an awareness day and a celebration, founded at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit in 2010 because wild tigers are too close to extinction. The goal of Tiger Day is to promote the protection and expansion of the wild tigers habitats and to gain support through awareness for tiger conservation.

For more information, visit www. palmbeachzoo.org.

The Taste History Culinary Tour Continues This Summer Tour adds Shaffer’s Tea Room to lineup

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atch the flavor, culture and history of summer on the Taste History Culinary Tours of Historic Palm Beach County. The tour program delivers an engaging flavor of the cuisine, culture, art and history of the main streets in Delray Beach and Boynton Beach, as well as Lake Worth and Lantana.

This food eating, art and history experience is organized by the Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion History (MLFH), and sponsored by Macy’s, the Patricia Ann Ravo Fund and the Boris & Edith Rueger Fund. This culinary tour primarily travels to historic Lake Worth and Lantana on the second Saturday of each month; and historic Delray Beach and Boynton Beach on the third and fourth Saturdays of each month.

The four-hour foodcentric narrated excursion visits to eateries, markets, and an urban farm for food history, food culture facts, foodways information and food tasting. At least three to four restaurants are visited for food eating per Taste History tour along with trips to historic buildings, cultural centers and art galleries. The tour partners include familyowned eateries and bakeries, plus non-profit cultural centers highlighting local artists.

This year, Shaffer’s Tea Room in Delray Beach, located in The Rectory, is the newest partner visited on the rotation for the Taste History Culinary Tours. The Rectory is a historic building from year 1903 that served as the parsonage for the minister and his family for the First Methodist Episcopal Church South in Delray Beach from 1903 to 1928. First Methodist Episcopal Church South’s name was changed to Cason United Methodist Church in honor of Rev. Dr. John Cason. The church was established by early settlers to Delray Beach in year 1903. Current occupant in the building is the Shaffer’s Tea Room which specializes in organic teas and locally made cuisines.

Taste History incorporates a rotation of cuisine tastings representing varied cultures that are African American, Southern American, Brazilian, Caribbean, Greco-Roman, Italian, English, French, French Canadian, Irish, Australian, New Zealand, Hungarian, Turkish and Ancient Mexican along with farm-to-table and organic tasting. Taste History combines history, culture and cuisine therefore this gastronomy tour infuses food tasting with the history of the State of Florida and the local area along with visits to historic buildings and art galleries.

The food tours board at Macy’s located at 801 N. Congress Ave. in Boynton Beach. The rate is $40 per person and free for children under age 18, accompanied by an adult family member. Pre-payment is required.

Tickets for the tour can be purchased online at www.

TasteHistoryCulinaryTours.blogspot.com.

For information, call 561-243-2662. Private group tours are also available at special rates.

2014 SUMMER THCT DATES July 19 | 11 am | Delray / Boynton Beach Aug 9 | 11 am | Lake Worth / Lantana Aug 16 | 11 am | Delray / Boynton Beach Aug 23 | 11 am | Delray / Boynton Beach

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JOHN LEGEND PLAYS BOCA RATON Concert at Mizner Park Amphitheater

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t doesn’t take much to make an outdoor summer concert better. But when it happens in Boca Raton’s Mizner Park, it doesn’t get much better than that, with dozens of shops, restaurants, bars and late-night venues on hand to enjoy both before and after the show.

It also helps when big-name acts make a stop at the city’s well-known amphitheater. This month, nine-time Grammy Award winning, multi-platinum selling artist John Legend will be continue his highly acclaimed 2014 North American “All of Me” tour at The Mizner Park Amphitheater on July 27th.

An Americansinger-songwriter and actor, Legend has won nine Grammy awards, and in 2007 he received the special Starlight award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Prior to the release of Legend’s debut album, his career gained momentum through a series of successful collaborations with multiple established artists. Legend added his voice to those of other artists, assisting in them reaching chart-topper hits.

Among them: Magnetic Man’s “Getting Nowhere,” Kanye West’s “All of the Lights,” and Slum Village’s “Selfish,” as well as Dilated Peoples’ “This Way.” Other artists included Jay-Z and Britney Spears. Legend also played piano on Lauryn Hill’s “Everything Is Everything.”

Most recently, Legend is best known for his chart topping Billboard Hot 100 No.1 peaking single, “All of Me.”Tickets for teh July 27th concert can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com.

FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK BEGINS THIS MONTH DELRAY BEACH, FL - The City of Delray Beach has announced it will be launching a new event known as the First Friday Art Walk, to be held the first Friday of every month, beginning in June.

The event is meant to support the city’s art community, as well as the downtown art galleries and studios. Each event is free, and open to the public.

The First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Delray Beach began on Friday, June 6th from 6-9 p.m. Moving forward, gallery owners and local artists, along with the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority, will continue to put together an evening of fine art, meetand-greet engagements, and live demonstrations that will take place the first Friday of each month all year long.

Known as South Florida’s Fine Art District, Delray

Beach is home to over 30 galleries and studios, as well as over 800 local artists – there is no wonder a night each month has been dedicated to sharing talent and fine art with the community.

“We are thrilled to have created this opportunity to show our artwork and socialize during a festive evening each month,” expresses Lois Brezinski, owner and artist of Artworks. “The talent within our Village by the Sea is amazing and we really want to invite everyone to take time to explore each gallery and meet the artists.”

The month of July will be the only exception, taking place the second Friday of the month due to the Independence Day holiday.

For a detailed list and map of participating galleries call 561-243-1077.

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EVENTS, THEATER, EXHIBITS and LEARNING

DELRAY BEACH’S CENTER FOR THE ARTS

THE BUS LOOP IS BACK!

Plus The Godfather, Blazing Saddles & Cornell Museum Art Sale SPECIAL THIS MONTH . . .

JULY July 19 | The Delray Beach Bus Loop The Delray Beach Bus Loop is back. Hop on one of the free trolleys and check out nine great restaurant and bar stops each offering a complimentary drink and/or appetizer.

Just check in right here to get your Bus Loop wristband and start your night with an amazing art experience in our galleries along with craft beers and wine.

Then it’s off to Hyatt Place, Beer Trade Co. Café and Vintage Tap (the east locations) and Shula Burger, Cabo Flats, T.A.P. Global Beer Collection, Burt Max’s and Japango out west at Delray Marketplace. You can ride the trolleys free until midnight. All proceeds benefit Delray Beach Center for the Arts. The bus loop runs from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are $20 prepaid before July 12, and $30 the night of the event. Prepay at www.BusLoop.org.

July 31 | Art Sale

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his month, Art Cinema at the Crest Theater celebrates the art of film – a story of actors, producers and the technology of the time. This summer, we have something for everyone, from classics to contemporary. Come enjoy the intimate Crest Theatre. The bar will be open with beer, wine, snacks and the occasional signature cocktail.

Screenings are every Wednesday, July 9th through August 27th, at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Post-film discussions are led by Caroline Breder-Watts, film buff and radio host on WLRN and Arts Radio Network.

Tickets are $10; members of Delray Beach Center for the Arts receive free admission.

July 16 | The Grand Budapest Hotel This 2014 comedy stars Ralph Fiennes and F. Murray Abraham. It’s the story of the adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend.

July 9 | The Godfather

July 30 | Nebraska

The classic, 1972 crime drama stars Marlon Brando, Al Puccino and James Caan. The story revolves around the aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty who transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.

July 23 | Mel Brooks’ Blazing Saddles Now celebrating its 40th anniversary, this 1974 comedy stars Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder and Slim Pickens. In classic Mel Brooks’ style, the story revolves around a corrupt political boss, who appoints a black sheriff in an effort to ruin a western town; but the sheriff promptly becomes his most formidable adversary.

An aging, booze-addled father makes the trip from Montana to Nebraska with his estranged son in order to claim a million-dollar Mega Sweepstakes Marketing prize in this 2013 adventure/drama. The film stars Bruce Dern, Will Forte and June Squibb.

On Thursday, from 6-8 p.m. at the Cornell Museum of Art, a special art sale will take place. Admission is just $5 and includes a drink ticket; cash bar also available. Experience extraordinary art and take home an original. Participating artists have donated 5”x5” artworks in a variety of media, and each piece is available for $25.

First come, first pick. Doors open at 6 p.m.; sale starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission includes the current exhibit, “From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Paper as Art,” featuring amazing sculptures, cut-outs, layered assemblages, collages and more – all in paper. Sale proceeds benefit the Cornell Museum.

GUMBO LIMBO NATURE CENTER July Program Guide

Hammock Trails Various Dates & Times Join Gumbo Limbo for a free guided walk on their quartermile boardwalk. Explore this rare remnant of coastal hardwood hammock, and get a glimpse of the past. All ages welcome. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No reservations required.

Little Wonders July 5 | 10 a.m.

Hikes for little feet, crafts for tiny fingers, and stories for growing minds introduce your novice naturalist to a new animal each month. Gumbo Limbo is a great place to share your love for nature with your little one. Ages 3 to 4 must be accompanied by an adult; no siblings please.

Prepayment recommended 561-544-8615 or online at gumbolimbo.org; walk-ins welcome based on availability.

Cost: $5 per member; non-member $8.

Indoor Aquarium Feedings Daily | 12:30 p.m.

What do eels eat, or better yet, how do eels eat? Which fish rule the school? Why are female seahorses the envy of all the girls? Learn about these and other sea creatures during our free daily feeding presentation. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No reservations required.

Outdoor Sea Tank Feedings Check Web For Dates & Times What is the connection between mangrove and coral reef communities? How do fish use these habitats? Learn about the fascinating behaviors of sharks, stingrays, and other marine life during these free daily feeding presentations. All ages. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No reservations required. Meet at the outdoor tanks.

Seining the Lagoon July 12 | 3 pm Wading in the Intracoastal Waterway just behind Gumbo Limbo, we catch (and release) fish, shrimp, crabs, and more. With hand-held dip nets and large seine nets, get up close and personal with our local marine life. Ages 10 to adult; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult. Closed toed shoes required (old sneakers or water shoes; no sandals). Bring a change of clothes and towel. Prepayment recommended. Call 561-5448615 to reserve. Walk-ins welcome based on availability.

For more information contact Gumbo Limbo Nature Center at (561) 544-8605, or visit them at 1801 N. Ocean Blvd in Boca Raton.

Delray Beach Center for the Arts, located at Old School Square in the heart of downtown Delray Beach, offers a total arts experience through events, theater, exhibits and learning opportunities.

For information on performances, exhibits and classes call Delray Arts at 561243-7922, or visit DelrayArts.org.

HEALTHY BELLIES FUNDRAISING EVENT JULY 4th Co-founder Dada chef Bruce Feingold hopes to help at-risk youth in Delray Beach Dada executive chef Bruce Feingold has lots to be proud of. He’s won the annual Delray Beach Garlic Festival two-yearsrunning, and has been selected as the “best chef” by the Broward Palm Beach New Times reader’s choice more times than he can count.

But these days, Feingold has more than a few accolades to be proud of.

He’s also the co-founder and creator of a charitable project that, to date, has raised more than $8,000 to help feed hungry kids in his own community, Delray Beach.

Known as Healthy Bellies, the project -- which works in conjunction with Delray Beach’s Achievement Center -- aims to feed and educate at-risk youth and their families on the importance of healthy eating habits.

Feingold, who works alongside his wife, Amanda, organizes events and cooking lessons for the Achievement Center.

The Achievement Center has been serving Palm Beach County’s neediest children and their families since 1969. As a nonprofit social services agency, the goal is to provide affordable quality care to children.

The Achievement Center currently provides daily breakfast, lunch, and a snack -- as well as two dinners a week -- to 700 families in Delray Beach.

When the Feingolds heard the dinners were limited to just twice a week, they decided to help, and began Healthy Bellies as a way to raise money to donate to the Achievement Center to provide more food for the program.

Today, the center is able to provide as many as four additional dinners each week.

The Feingolds also organize regular events at the Achievement Center, donating their time to help families and children learn the importance of a balanced diet. That includes cooking classes, smart grocery shopping to save money, healthy eating tips, and how to save money by staying away from fast food.

“I provide as much educational awareness as I can, things like how to shop smart, buy in bulk, and take advantage of farmers’ markets and produce stands,” said Feingold.

Part of that includes a blog where the Feingolds post a regular “slow cooker Friday” recipe -- fun, healthy recipes that are quick, easy, and inexpensive but provide quality nutrition.

This year, Dada will be hosting a July 4th Cookout event to raise money for Healthy Bellies. Starting at 5 p.m., guests can enjoy

livesic and an outdoor BBQ, with all proceeds going to purchase large slow cookers to donate to Achievement Center families. Donations of slow cookers are also being accepted.

“The goal is to raise enough money so that each family at the Achievement Center can have a crock pot for their home,” said Feingold.

How can you get involved? Guests visiting Dada will have the opportunity make a donation in any amount at the end of their meal -- much like leaving a tip. Each month, the funds are collected and donated to the Achievement Center through Healthy Bellies.

For more information contact Bruce and Amanda Feingold at healthybellies2013@ hotmail.com.

The Boca Ballet Presents

SWAN LAKE

BOCA RATON FL - This summer the Boca Ballet Theater will be staging one of the most famous classical ballets, Swan Lake, originally composed by Pyotr Tchaikovsky in 1875. The story is based on Russian folk tales and tells the story of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer’s curse.

Following the choreography of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, and set to the music of Tchaikovsky, the lavish production is hauntingly beautiful, featuring principal dancers from the Houston Ballet, Simon Ball and Karina Gonzalez.

Ballet show times will be Friday, August 1 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, August 2 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, August 3 at 2 p.m.

Swan Lake will be showing at the Olympic Heights Performing Arts Theater located at 20101 Lyons Rd. in Boca Raton.

Tickets are $20-$35 for adults, and $10$25 for children and seniors. To purchase tickets visit www.bocaballet.org/box-office, or call 561-995-0709.

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SEEING STARS

Gypsy Lane is the Ultimate Party Show Band

By Priscilla Speicher The Pineapple Contributing Writer

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here’s a band I’ve been bumping into for a decade, always so entertaining, and always creating a full dance floor. They’re called Gypsy Lane, and they play non-stop great hits one after the other, from yesterday and today. The lead singer is a colorful, vibrant lady named Karina, and two of the founding musicians – well, they played with The Village People. How cool is that?

They call themselves a “Variety Party Show Band” – and that’s accurate. They play a wide variety of popular, wellknown songs – they put on a show, and they know how to rev up a party. Go to one of their gigs, and you can expect to hear everything from Motown to reggae, from soul to funk, and disco to hip-hop.

“We just love performing,

and we love our crowds,” says Karina. “We’ve worked with some big names in the business like Patti La Belle, Cindy Lauper, and Lou Rawls – and so we are a unique blend of talents and styles. This is what makes us a true original.”

And it’s true, because I can’t think of any other band that has their sound, the personality -- or the diversity. And I go out to hear live music four nights a week for the past 18 years on South Florida. They were featured on a wedding segment on NBC Miami, and have had many other accolades.

The Gypsy Lane Band often gets hired for weddings and other private events, and has an extended family of seven additional artists who can join in for larger performances. Gypsy Lane is available as a

5-piece to 12-piece band, and are known for wowing guests and truly making an event exceptional. They really are a lively, amazing group of entertainers. The name came from a street in Philadelphia, in the tough neighborhood where founding band members first exposed their music to the public. At the time, there was a girl who lived on Gypsy Lane, who they were all smitten with, and so this is how they came to their name choice.

Around Palm Beach County they can be found performing at the New York Bar and Grill in Palm Beach Gardens, Jazziz in Boca Raton, and Dirty Martini in Palm Beach Gardens. They also play at the Seminole Casino – Hard Rock and other Broward venues.

Check the calendar on their website gypsylandband.com.

Wick Theatre donates $10,000 for brain cancer patient

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hen Marilynn and Kimberly Wick heard about 21-year old Austin Hefferin’s battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer, they devoted a performance of the current production of Ain’t Misbehavin’ to raise funds on his behalf.

The lavish evening at The Wick Theatre and Costume Museum culminated with a moving presentation of a check for $10,000 to Austin and his family to help defer his medical expenses.

“We were touched by Austin’s story,” said Marilynn Wick. “He is an outstanding young man from a loving family. We were honored to be able to create an event to help raise awareness about his situation and to assist with his expensive medical treatments.”

The standing room only audience enjoyed the critically acclaimed hit show, a spectacular cocktail reception, silent auction and an emotional presentation by the Wicks to the Hefferins.

“My heart goes out to his family,” continued Wick.

“When a child is ill, you want to do everything possible to help them get well. Dealing with medical expenses should be the last thing they need to focus on. That’s why we are so grateful to all the generous people who attended this event and made donations to support this wonderful family in their time of need.”

Hefferin, who has a grade III Glioma tumor, is one of six children. If you would like to assist with his medical expenses, donations can be made at www.gofundme. com/prayforAustin.

The Wick Theatre is located at 7901 Federal Hwy. in Boca Raton. For more information about the Wick Theatre, visit the website at www.thewick.org, or call 561-995-2333.

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arts & ends July 1, 8 & 15 | Internet Marketing at the West Palm Beach Library Develop effective online marketing strategies for your business on your budget. Learn marketing basics, including demographic targeting, persona development, social media trends, Google AdWords, and best practices. All classes will be held at the Mandel Public Library and will start at 6 p.m.

Registration is required. Entry is free. For more information, please call 561-868-7760 or visitwww.mycitylibrary.org.

July 1-August 15 | AquaNuts | Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa

AquaNuts at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa offers summer camp option that feels more like an upscale getaway. Surf lessons, go-pro cameras, tennis instruction and even a climbing wall top the fun activities planned for kids at AquaNuts, the AAA Five Diamond Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa summer camp, running through August 15.

The beachfront boutique resort will open its kids’ programming to locals with “pretendyou’re-on-a-luxury-vacation” activities for kids ages 5 to 17. Campers can take advantage of week-long summer camp sign-ups, with special pricing for locals.

Geared to kids ages 5 to 12, AquaNuts camp features themed days behind the wheel of a pirate ship, videotaping with Go-Pros, dressing up in the modeling and photography studio, indulging in spa treatments, making tiedyed shirts, scaling a climbing wall, mastering water sports, performing on a stage, learning on Apple computer systems and more.

Camp Coast is for teens ages 13 to 17 and includes professional DJ lessons, modeling, surfing, kayaking, snorkeling, paddle boarding, Go-Pro cameras, and more!

During the week of August 11-15, local kids also have an exciting opportunity to add world-class tennis instruction to their camp day. Led by Palm Beach’s most respected and friendly tennis director, Karen Rembert, Eau Palm Beach Tennis Camps guarantee young players will advance their tennis game, get fit, make new friends and have tons of fun.

For more information on general camp programming, visit www.eaupalmbeach.com/ explore/activities/summercamps. For general resort information and reservations, call 1-800-EAU-0170.

July 10-27 | Bernstein on Broadway | 7:30 pm | Weekends 2 pm

West Side Story, Candide, On the Town, Peter Pan and more. The music of Broadway’s great Leonard Bernstein is celebrated during this fun-filled tribute. Tickets $38 each.

July 12-13 & 19 | Alice in Wonderland, Jr. | The Delray Beach Playhouse Children’s Theatre The Delray Beach Playhouse Children’s Theatre will present Alice in Wonderland, Jr., a fast-paced stage adaptation of the timeless film. The performance will take place Saturday, July 12 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday, July 13 at 4 p.m.; and Saturday, July 19 at 4 p.m. With a cast of nearly 30 talented young actors ranging in age from 6 to 16 from all over Palm Beach County, this lively show is sure to entertain audiences of all ages. Directed by Marla Gideos, the show takes you on a trip down the rabbit hole to join Alice’s madcap adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game.

To reserve tickets to the show, please call the box office at 561-272-1281. Advance Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children 18 and younger. The playhouse is located at 950 NW 9th St. in Delray Beach.

July 12-14 & 19-21 | Saturday & Monday 7:30 pm | Sunday 5 pm Moon River The Music of Johnny Mercer He wrote some of the greatest songs of all time, including Hooray for Hollywood, Tangerine, Come What May and many, many more. The ever-talented Jon Lariviere brings his vocal and performance talents to the stage to honor the man behind Moon River.

July 28 & 30 | Popera |7:30 pm

July 2 | All American Wine Night at Virginia Philips | 6 pm

Get ready for 4th of July Weekend with some classic American wines to enjoy with your festivities at Virginia Philip Wine Shop & Academy from 6 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person. For more information, please call 561-721-6000 or visit www. virginiaphilipwineshopacademy.com.

July 4 | July 4th Cookout at Dada | 5 pm

Support Dada Executive Chef Bruce and Amanda Feingold’s Health Bellies program with proceeds going to the Delray Beach Achievement Center.

July 4-6 | Patriotism In Paradise: 4th of July Weekend in Downtown WPB This Fourth of July, bring the whole family for a weekend of patriotic fun! Enjoy the largest fireworks show in South Florida, classic southern BBQ tastings, a variety of brunch specials, and waterfront activities in the Intracoastal. You’ll be amazed at how much there is to see and do! For more information, please visit www.palmbeachfl.com/July4.

July 6 | Red, White & Brunch “Fore” $25,000 Complete your Independence Day weekend with a delicious brunch from a variety of Downtown West Palm Beach restaurants. Then head to the waterfront and take advantage of special rates on catamaran rides, paddle boarding, jet skiing and more.

There’s also $25,000 up for grabs in a floating hole-in-one golf challenge. Complete contest rules available at WPBGO.com. For more information, please visit www.wpbgo.com/ redwhitebrunch2014.

This year’s Tropical Fruit Tree & Plant Sale will offer numerous delightful and delicious fruit trees from which to choose, including Avocado, Bananas, Barbados Cherry, Black Sapote, Canistel, Carambola, Citrus, Dragon Fruit, Figs, Guava, Grumichama, Jackfruit, Jaboticaba, Longan, Lychee, Macadamia, Mamey Sapote, Mango, Miracle Fruit, Mulberry, Papaya, Peach, Persimmon, Soursop, Sugar Apple, Star Apple, Tamarind, herbs & spices, specially formulated Fruitilizer and more.

Tree and plant fans should enter the South Florida Fairgrounds through Gate 5 on Southern Blvd. Both admission and parking are FREE. About The Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International, Inc.: Established in 1970, the Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council (RFC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and furthering the cultivation and use of tropical and rare fruit in south Florida and throughout the world. The organization includes several hundred members interested in learning about, growing and enjoying tropical fruits.

For more information about the Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International, Inc., please contact Plant Sale Chairperson Matthew Claassen, RFC 2nd Vice President, at 561.603.6120 or mclaassen@gmail.com.

July 17 18 | “The Selfish Giant’s Garden” from the story by Oscar Wilde It’s the summer time and the peaches will soon be ripe and ready to eat. A giant learns sharing builds friendship. It’s never to late to be happy.

Presented by Bits ‘N Pieces’ PuppetWorld Playhouse Thurs & Friday, July 17-18, 2014 10:30am & 1:30pm Saturday, July 19, 2014 2:00pm General Admission $6.50 Call for group rates (20+)

Fabulous Camp Shows The Puppetry Arts Center Theatre & Museum (561) 243-4330 Old School Square/Pineapple Grove area 94 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33444

July 19 | Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale | At the South Florida Fairgrounds

The Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International, Inc., which has been “promoting the progress of rare fruit “ since 1970, is hosting its bi-annual Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale on Saturday, July 19. The popular event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Agriplex Building on the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach.

A beautiful blend of pop, opera, light opera, and operetta in the style of Josh Groban, Il Divo,and Andrea Bocelli. Popera will delight lovers of music of all ages. This one of a kind show features some of the most talented singers in South Florida coming together for the love of song. Tickets start at $30 each

The 23rd Annual Palm Beach Chamber Music Festival Celebrates the works of Schubert, Mendelssohn, Mozart & Others

The music festival begins Thursday, July 3rd and runs through Sunday July 27th.

Concerts take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 3 and Friday nights beginning July11th at Helen K. Persson Recital Hall at the Palm Beach Atlantic University in downtown West

Palm Beach; 7:30 p.m. Saturday nights at Eissey Campus Theatre at the Palm Beach State College in Palm Beach Gardens; and Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m. at Crest Theatre in Delray Center for the Arts at Old School Square in Delray Beach. Tickets are $25 per concert, or $85 for 4-concert subscription.

Free admission for students. For more information on the website at pbcmf.org or call 1-800-330-6874. PhotoPBCMF performers from last year’s Summer Festival (Rocky Helderman)

Black Holes: Space Warps and Time Twists | New Exhibit Opens September 27 at Museum of Discovery and Science

Pull yourself into the world of Black Holes! The Museum of Discovery and Science presents the new traveling exhibit Black Holes: Space Warps & Time Twists opening September 27, 2014. Black Holes are considered some of the most strange, mysterious and powerful objects in the universe. Black Holes, first anticipated by Albert Einstein, have such a strong gravitation pull that not even light can escape its powerful grasp. In this new exhibit, Black Holes: Space Warps & Time Twists will pull visitors in to the modern search for real black holes.

Through a combination of handson physical models, computer-based investigations, immersive experiences, and a technology-assisted learning environment, visitors can make sense of the weird ideas behind black holes, and examine the evidence to weigh for themselves whether black holes have moved from the realm of science fiction to the status of reality. Throughout the exhibition, visitors will be assisted by the video guidance of both professional and teenaged “Black Hole Explorers.”

This fascinating exhibit was developed by professors and scientists at the HarvardSmithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CfA).

Its interactive stations address a number of questions, such as: What is a black hole?

Where are black holes? How do we find black holes if they are really black? What would happen if you fell into a black hole?

One popular exhibit station allows visitors to experience their own black hole adventure.

The Black Holes exhibit is intended to have the space mission affect. Visitors will

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utilize one of three “excursion pods.” First, they will embark on a fantasy “adventure vacation” to the black hole at the center of our galaxy. As they make their way toward this “deep space dive,” visitors explore the phenomena around the black hole, including warped space, the slowing of time, and the dangerous magnetic fields and radiation that could leave them stranded on their cosmic adventure. Prepare to be disorganized as you experience the black hole’s huge effect on space, time and the environment.

As they continue their travel through the exhibit, visitors carry their own bar-coded Black Holes Explorer’s I.D. Card, which they can use to collect discoveries and to generate a personalized website that only they can access. Once visitors return home, their journal becomes a personal portal to further black hole exploration and a platform for sharing their Black Holes experience with friends and family.

Shark Feedings & Fossil Finds at Sandoway House Nature Center

Come take a bite out of summer at the Sandoway House Nature Center’s Shark Month, presented by Jurassic Parts. This summer visitors have the chance to see more than 100 genuine shark and ray jaws, including a Great White jaw. There will also be Hawaiian shark tooth weapons, fossil digs and a photo opportunity with a giant Megalodon jaw. New this year visitors will also be able to see a sawfish and saw shark jaws.

The Sandoway House Nature Center offers a glimpse into South Florida’s fragile marine and freshwater environments through educational exhibits and programs. The nature center opened its doors in 1998, and quickly captivated the interest of students, teachers, naturalists, community leaders, visitors and residents of Delray Beach and surrounding communities. The unique facility is an exciting, hands-on learning experience focusing on Florida’s fragile ecosystems and their inhabitants.

The nature center’s activities include daily shark feedings, twice a week alligator feedings, Junior Naturalist program for at-risk youth, group education programs, beach and dune walks live animal exhibits, fossil digs and more. Visitors of all ages can get an up-close view of some of Florida’s native and invasive reptile species, meet sharks and other fish at the coral reef pool, explore Southeast Florida’s largest private shell collection and join us for special events such as Earth Day and beach clean-ups.

Shark feedings are every Tuesday through Saturday at 10:30 a.m., and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $4 per person, ages three and up. For more information contact the nature center visit www.sandowayhouse.org, at 561-274-7263.

Plaza Theatre Presents Popera & Bernstein Additions

Summer is here, and the Plaza Theatre has a cool line-up of entertainment including Bernstein on Broadway, Brice Cantor & Jolsen and a new Popera show. The Plaza Theatre is also proud to announce a line-up of cabaret offerings in its new space, featuring highly gifted cabaret performers paying tribute to the most influential contributors of modern musical theater. The best part is the hot summer deals going on now for Plaza visitors, with each show just $25, or $65 for the threeshow series.

August 9-18 | Oy Vey It’s Broadway! | Saturdays & Mondays 7:30 pm | Sundays 5 pm

Irving Berlin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Sondheim – these are only a few of the highly recognizable names that helped shape, and continue to shape, the sounds of modern day Broadway. This special series performed by the immensely talented Wayne LeGette reveals the full scope of the Jewish influence on the most recognizable songs and shows on the Great White Way. Tickets may be purchased at the Box Office located at 262 South Ocean Blvd Manalapan, FL 33462, on-line at www.plazatheatre.net or by calling 561-588-1820.

“Word is spreading fast across the country about all the cool things Delray Beach has to offer this summer,” declares Stephanie Immelman, executive director of the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative (DBMC). “With so much going on – including great events such as the annual Fourth of July Celebration and the Aug. 21st On The Ave festivities on West Atlantic Avenue – it’s not surprising that hotels are seeing increased bookings and that local businesses and restaurants are serving more customers.”

But there’s no need to let tourists have all the fun. Specials abound and waiting times and traffic congestion all but gone. This is the perfect time to see 2012’s Most Fun Small Town in America like a tourist.

“Summer is a great time for local residents and visitors from throughout South Florida to come to Delray Beach and take advantage of all the fun things to do here,” adds Immelman. “It’s the time of year when locals can get outstanding deals while supporting our merchants, restaurants, cultural happenings and entertainment venues.”

Following are just a few of the cool things happening in Delray Beach this summer:

Summer Happenings There are plenty of special events going on this summer in Delray Beach.

The From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Paper as Art exhibition at the Cornell Museum in the Delray Beach Center for the Arts showcases a world where ordinary paper has been transformed into extraordinary works of art. The exhibit runs until Aug. 24. There’s a $5 admission fee. Nearby, there’s Art Cinema at The Crest every Wednesday, with screenings at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. followed by a group discussion. There’s a $10 fee.

At the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Sushi & Stroll is back for three more Fridays: July 11, Aug. 8 and Sept. 12. Events are from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and include Taiko drumming performances. Tickets are $7.

Visitors can take a “Ride & Remember” Trolley Tour, hosted by the Spady Museum on July 12, Aug. 9 and Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at a cost of $20.

Summer at the Sandoway House Nature Center is when people will find the Jurassic Parts exhibit, featuring hundreds of shark parts through Aug. 31 for $4. Don’t miss daily shark feedings while you’re there.

Art Walk in Downtown Delray, offering visitors a chance to view special artist showings at galleries and studios in the Pineapple Grove Art District, is back on the first Friday of every month.

Great Things to Do and Summer Specials Residents and tourists will find no place cooler than Delray Beach for water sports and for summer discounts at golf courses, tennis centers and most hotels and attractions. For example, if a full day of golf is too much, they can head over to Putt’n Around Delray Beach for a round of mini golf.

Delray Yacht Cruises is offering special rates for its two-hour daily narrated Intracoastal cruises and on brunch and dinner cruises.

Along with a great beach, you’ll find cool things under the sea when scuba diving, or snorkeling. Scuba Center Delray can get you set up. For fun on the water try paddle boarding, sailing and surfing. Delray Beach Watersports and newcomers The Salt Fly specialize in these kind of activities.

For wine and art connoisseurs, Vino Van Gogh Wine and Art Bar in Pineapple Grove offers a summer special of two classes and two glasses of wine – one each for you and a friend, or two for you – for $50.

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DOWNTOWN DELRAY BEACH July Sizzles with Hot Music Acts

JAZZ, MAMBO & MORE JULY EVENTS July 1-13 | Arts Garage Theater | Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical Wed-Fri, 7:30 pm | Sat & Sun, 2 pm From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and home and family. From the opening chords of vintage country to rockabilly, rock n’ roll, searing ballads and gentle songs of love and deep faith, Ring of Fire packs a score that provides a rich fabric in which to lay down the story of Johnny Cash. The great bio-pic Walk the Line told the story of the events of Cash’s life and the incredible struggles and triumphs of his life. Ring of Fire gives the music the spotlight, as a core group of talented actor/musicians celebrates the songs that are such a part of our collective experience, and will both move and exhilarate.

July 5 | 8 pm | Nate Najar Trio | $25$45 Nate Najar is an American jazz guitarist, composer and producer delivering melodies that delight the human spirit. This determined music raconteur with an old soul is singlehandedly reintroducing the fingerstyle nylon string classical guitar technique to a new generation of music lovers. Channeling the essence of Charlie Byrd, Najar’s expressive blend of phrasing, groove and rhythmic refrain delivers compositions informed with his passion for all music, from traditional jazz, to blues, gospel, and sizzling Brazilian beats.

July 17 | 7:30 pm | Jazzrats | $25-35 This 14-piece ensemble of spectacularly talented jazz musicians with a very eclectic repertoire, featuring vocals by Greg Diaz and Chloe Dolandis, perform for the first time at the Arts Garage.

July 18-19 | 8 pm | Tito Puente Jr. | $25-$45 The comparison is inevitable. On a passionate mission to nurture the musical legacy left by Puente Sr., Latin jazz Mambo king Tito Puente Jr. carries his father with him – imprinted on his physical being and locked in his soul. It’s in his looks, his joy, and his music.

July 25 | 8 pm | Aaron Lebos | $25$45 Aaron Lebos Reality is a powerful and unique original music group from Miami, whose music encompasses styles of jazz, funk, rock, R&B, Latin and world music. Since forming in 2012, this group has exploded in South Florida, playing at Miami’s premier venues. The group has been showcased on NPR numerous times. Aaron developed much of his versatility playing gigs, touring and recording in the diverse South Florida music scene. He currently also plays with some of the biggest names in South Florida such as Nicole Henry, Tony Succar and Spam All-stars.

July 26 | Diego Figueredo with Rose Max | $25-45 Diego Figueiredo is considered to be one of the most talented guitar players in the world today, presenting a fusion of jazz, bossa nova and classical. Winner of several important competitions, including the Montreux Jazz Competition and the VISA Prize, Diego has released 19 albums to date.

He has also release three DVDs, and several instructional books, outlining his technique and style. His unique interpretations, along with his phenomenal technique and emotion, have created an explosion of adoring fans and concert-goers. This is a must see show for anyone music lover.

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The Palm Beach Pops Announces “Summer Rocks” Free Music Education Series

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harlotte Laurent-Ottomane, Executive Director of The Palm Beach Pops, has announced a new summer music education series known as “Summer Rocks,” designed for children up to age 12. The Pops created the “Music & You” In-School Youth Education Program to expose students to new learning experiences and positive role models while developing creativity, providing tools for communication and enabling students to build a strong sense of self. This unique educational musical program will benefit over 500 children this summer in Palm Beach County, is free to participants, and is funded entirely by The Palm Beach Pops.

The four 45-minute sessions will focus on each of the four sections of the orchestra, all taught and performed by members of the Pops orchestra. The “Music & You” program will be hosted by Mr. Music, Gary Mayone, who has been a member of the orchestra since its beginning, is the Principal Percussionist, and can actually play every

instrument in the orchestra.

The program includes the introduction of famous composers, history of music with a focus on the great American songbook, and complements a curriculum that is often taught in schools. The programs culminate in a mini-concert featuring approximately a dozen professional musicians from The Palm Beach Pops, wrapping up concepts taught to the children during the week.

“Over the years we have seen budget cuts in our schools which has adversely impacted music and art programs. In response the In-School Youth Education program was created, which is benchmarked to Common Core standards. The program provides a rich academic learning experience as the children are exposed to a live orchestra and develop an understanding of how music is made.

It has become one of the most successful educational programs in our community, reaching over 90,000 students since its inception in 1998,” said Laurent-Ottomane.

The summer program will be followed

by a month long program in four North Palm Beach county schools this fall, serving approximately 1,200 children in the classroom. While securing funding is challenging, The Palm Beach Pops bears the entire cost of these programs.

Founded in 1991 by the late Music Director and Conductor Bob Lappin, The Palm Beach Pops quickly distinguished itself as a world-class pops orchestra, dedicated to preserving the American Songbook. The Palm Beach Pops is a non-profit organization, supported solely through the generosity of individual donations, institutional grants, and concert income.

Musical programs will take place on July 7th at the Florence Fuller Child Development Center (east) located at 200 N.E. 14th St. in Boca Raton, and July 11th at the Florence Fuller Child Development Center (west) located at 10130 185th St. South in Boca Raton.

For more information, please visit palmbeachpops.org, or call 561-832-7677.

JULY When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. And this month, mix it with beer.

That’s the basic gist behind the summer shandy cocktail, which is basically a beer mixed with a soft drink - often lemonade, ginger beer, ginger ale, or apple juice.

The Europeans call it a radler. We just call it “delicious.”

It’s also the perfect drink for hot and steamy July evening. Think of it as an Arnold Palmer, but instead of iced tea substitute a lager beer.

The best pick: Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy.

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THE BEER TRADE CO. Now Open in Delray

Not your ordinary bar...

New Concept Lets You Grab Your Own Brew

By Nicole Danna The Pineapple Staff Writer

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new craft beer bar has opened just outside downtown Delray Beach.

But before you go rolling your eyes at the thought of yet another craft beer bar concept, keep in mind that this one is not like the others.

Instead, owners Gene Playter and Chris Sanchez are positioning themselves as the ultimate laid-back lounging establishment with a casual (and unique) serve-yourself theme.

Playter came up with the idea during a nationwide trip that landed him in a small establishment in North Carolina, where a similar concept allowed patrons to serve themselves. It sparked an idea, as well as the name: People were drinking and “trading” beer stories.

Although he was hoping to reopen his West Palm Beach gastropub, Gratify, in a new location, the right spot never presented itself.

Sanchez, who shares industry experience with area establishments including Cabana El Rey in West Palm Beach, and Pete Rose’s Cafe in Boynton Beach, supported the idea of Beer Trade Co. The duo chose Delray Beach after spotting the quaint spot located off NE 4th Ave., just north of Atlantic Avenue’s downtown area and east of Pineapple Grove.

The casual bar and restaurant offers an extensive selection of craft beers by the bottle, as well as small production wines, all on an honor system. Similar to Fort Lauderdale’s Riverside Market, patrons can help themselves to any of the more than 300 bottled beers in the case. However, unlike

similar concepts that keeps thousands of beers in stock, Playter and Sanchez have a smaller capacity -- but for good reason.

“We don’t want beer sitting around and going bad,” said Playter. “Also, we want regulars to experience new picks every time they come in. If you visit three times a week, expect to find something different each time.”

And yes, there really is no bartender, so it’s all “help yourself.” The small interior space has already become the local hangout for nearby residents, who enjoy meeting at any of the several communal tables indoors, as well as a large covered outdoor patio that boasts two TVs and casual, lounge-style seating.

In addition to the beer and wine, a small kitchen churns out a limited menu of appetizers, a few salads, and several larger dishes. Each are composed with ingredients that pair well with a variety of beers -- or have beer as an ingredient. Every few months the menu will change, said Playter, retaining signature dishes that will reflect seasonal ingredients.

Choose from beer-marinated chicken wings, house-made roasted and stuffed jalapeños, or hummus ($8 to $9). Chicken tenders, grilled cheese on Texas toast, and pulled pork sliders with jalapeño red cabbage slaw are perfect for soaking up all that beer ($8 to $12).

Beer Trade Co. is located at 145 NE 4th St. in Delray Beach. For more information call 561-808-7304.

Caffé Luna Rosa Wine Appreciation Dinners Return This Summer

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affé Luna Rosa, Delray Beach’s popular beachfront restaurant, has brought back its “Wine Appreciation” dinners on selected Tuesday nights featuring a four-course meal, each paired with a glass of wine.

Now in its fourth year, the Wine Appreciation Dinners are still just $39 per person, plus tax and gratuity, and are available during two seatings, including 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Reservations are required.

“This is one more way for us to show our appreciation for both good wines and loyal customers,” says Sommelier Nikola Stijack, who teams up with Executive Chef Ernesto DeBlasi to create each of the Wine Appreciation Dinner menus. “Over the years, our wine dinners have grown and become a very social night for many of our

customers, who make it a point to come to each one and bring friends with them.”

Each of the nine upcoming Wine Appreciation dinners – the next one scheduled for July 15 – features an antipasto, salad, a choice between two main courses and a dessert. Guests also enjoy a glass of specially selected wine with each course.

“This is a truly special four course meal with four glasses of wine, all for under $40,” says Luna Rosa Comptroller and Partner Bonnie Beer. “A la carte, the meal would be over $100 per person.”

Dates for the remaining Tuesday Wine Appreciation dinners are July 15; August 5 and 26; September 16; October 2 and 23; November 11; and December 2. For reservations or more information call 561274-9404.

FLAVOR

Drink of the month

This month cool down with the new seasonal Watermelon Fresca Margarita from El Camino in downtown Delray Beach. Blanco tequila, watermelon, cucumber, agave and mint. $10.00

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SUMMER MENUS SPECIALS Eating Contests, Seasonal Menus and Lots of Lobster

By Joe Stout Special to The Pineapple

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sk almost anyone where to eat in Delray Beach and they will share the two most common words uttered in these parts: “The Ave.” One road from Swinton to the ocean has almost anything you could ask for in the way of dining experiences. And now, the ever growing Pineapple Grove district is blossoming with great new eateries, coffee shops and entertainment.

But Delray Beach is bigger than one street.

In fact, The Food Beat has made it part of our effort to find the hidden gems in the city limits, and share the stories of the people that own them. Some you may know. Others live on in obscurity, patronized only by nearby locals.

Either way, here we unveil these hidden gems in hopes that you may stop by and check them out for yourself.

Zio’s has the distinction of being the first restaurant ever on The Food Beat. They were also featured on the first episode of “Food Woofers.”

This is a classic family owned restaurant where the patriarch, Pat, and sons Matt and Nick, can be found grilling up what most would tell you is Delray Beach’s best cheesesteak. Zio’s roasts their own turkey and beef, and has some of the finest burgers and onion rings in the area.

Patio Delray takes “hidden” to new levels.

Located in a small two story office building on George Bush Blvd by the intra coastal, proprietor Miss Lilly and her staff serve amazing meals and top drawer cocktails. A unique combination of upscale and casual dining with an incredible patio, Patio Delray is treasured by those who know about it. Many locals consider it their “go-to” place and enjoy the free parking and welcoming service. Not surprisingly, Patio Delray received the coveted “Fork Up” award from The Food Beat’s “Unknown Diner.”

Tim Finnegan’s Irish Pub is not as hidden as it once was. With new digs on south Federal Highway, it’s more visible, yet still a hidden location. Go for the fun and festive feel a true Irish bar. The menu has all the traditional Irish dishes you would expect in “you won’t leave hungry” portions, great specials, and a full bar with every Scotch you can imagine. But it’s owner Lisa Walsh and her friendly staff that make it truly special.

Way Beyond Bagels is a joint off the Ave. that’s well worth the trip. Located on Jog across from Morikami Gardens, it’s a utopia for those who have discovered their universally appealing menu. On any given day, you will find co-owner Mindy Hymen talking with customers and making sure your experience goes beyond your expectations.

A full scale deli, indoor and outdoor dining areas, and fresh, hot bagels made on the hour have made Way Beyond a locals haunt.

The Food Beat’s Danny Murphy visited Way Beyond in an episode of “Rollin with Murph” that shares this establishments many virtues.

Collado’s Market Featured on one of the most popular “Nutrition Goddess” episodes, Collado’s hides itself away on Federal Highway just before Boca Raton. You will most assuredly find owner Felix serving up massive sandwiches and hob nobbing with regulars any day of the week. Their massive deli cases are loaded with freshly made Italian favorites, prepared meals, salads and a well stocked assortment of wine. Edith enjoyed the “Health Nut’ sandwich and I would have to say it looked good on her.

So there you have it. Now, make it a point to give one of these (or all of these) places a try and enjoy the liberating sensation of exploration.

You can watch episodes featuring these fine hidden gems, and dozens of others, on my website at www.TheFood Beat.com.

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his summer is all about enticing seasonal culinary options. Especially at long-time Delray Beach establishments like Vic & Angelo’s and The Office, where new summer specials highlight some outrageous savings, and tempting dishes. There’s everything from lobster and BBQ, to an eating contest and $10 specialty cocktails. What are you waiting for? Get eating.

VIC & ANGELO’S Vic & Angelo’s, known for serving authentic Italian cuisine, is offering a summer menu extravaganza from all this month through the end of August, where executive chef Erick Miranda has created several special dishes to ensure summer remains a savory time for all his patrons.

Monday spotlights “Wine Down Vino & Cannoli,” where diners can enjoy half-off all bottles of wine and champagne, along with half-off cannolis, both day and night.

On Tuesday, diners can buy one coal oven pizza, or one hand-made artisan pasta, and get the second one for free.

And during Prime Rib Wednesday, diners can order a prime rib steak, served with a side salad and loaded mashed potato, along with either tiramisu or a cannoli, for $24.95 per person.

On Thursday, seafood lovers will rejoice with “Lobster Notte,” a one-pound Maine lobster served with corn-on-the-cob, red potatoes, drawn butter, and either tiramisu or a cannoli, for $24.95 per person.

Vic & Angelo’s is located at 290 East Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, Florida. Call 561-278-9570, or visit www.vicandangelos.com.

THE OFFICE The Office, Delray Beach’s modern American gastro pub, is offering an array of summer menu specials. Executive Chef Bryan Ramos has created a myriad of enticing dishes and promotions to put the sizzle into summer that will run between July and October.

During lunch, served from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday, diners can opt for a soup and sandwich, or a soup and

salad, for $12.95 per person.

Monday is BBQ Night, and from 5 p.m. to close diners can order a variety of BBQ dishes, including Baby Back Ribs served with potato salad; half of a mango-BBQ chicken, served with sweet mashed potatoes; a Kosher hot dog, served with fries and coleslaw; Southern Comfort pulled pork sliders; or BBQ burger sliders. In addition, house drinks and craft beers will be half-price from 3 p.m. to close.

On Tuesday evenings, from 5 p.m. to close, diners can indulge in a Seafood Fiesta.

Memorable menu items will include a daily seafood soup special for $8; seafood paella for $24.95; cioppino for $22.95; and a seafood salad roll of lobster and shrimp for $20.95.

Additionally, any diner who orders an entree, from the Seafood Fiesta menu, can also enjoy half-price bottles of wine that are priced at $49 or less.

On Wednesday evenings, from 5 p.m. to close, diners can revel in “Burger and Craft Beer Madness.” The famous Office Burger Challenge will truly appeal to hearty eaters, a serving of a four-pound dish. If the diner

can finish this dish, The Office will buy their dinner. The dish will change slightly over the summer, but one version of the dish will include two burger patties, one waffle, two fried eggs, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, cheese, bacon and fries.

On Thursday evenings, from 5 p.m. to close, diners can feast on Surf ‘n Turf.

This dish features grilled rib eye steak, half a Maine lobster tail, and grilled vegetables.

Any diners who order Surf ‘n Turf, can also enjoy a dessert for $5, as well as half-off any bottle of wine for $49, or less.

Last, but not least, patrons can enjoy an array of refreshing summer specialty cocktails created by General Manager Marcello Buruiana. Dubbed fruity-fun names like “Orange Splash,” “Strawberry Punch,” and “Watermelon Gin Fizz,” – as well as red or white wine sangria – each are just $10, and will be available throughout the day and evening until October.

The Office, located at 201 East Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach. For more information call 888-507-7463.

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