July Islander Newspaper by Islander Newspaper

July 2014 • FREE Volume 1 • Issue 2

Inside…

5 Points of View ............2 Ask Miss Manors ........18 Crossword ..................16 Dig In!...........................7 Discount Coupons.......12 Home Sweet Hut.........19

Island Rituals ................9 Island Social Scene.....10 My Wilton Manors .........3 News & Views...............5 Over the Bridge ..........13 Police Blotter ................4

www.IslanderNewspaper.com

THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSPAPER OF Some mig might igh g say a ay Wi Wilton o Manors a o iiss a ecca, a, the next San Francisco Francisco. i . Gay Mecca, clai it’s it’s t’ a family fami family illy town, n, a quiet i Others claim niity to lay nity lay down down roots roots. ts. While hile hil community snow birds rrds say ay it’s t’ a vacation ti home par parr-ut, truth be told, Wilton Manors adise. But, its way ay to to becoming becomi ecoming i is well on its the upus familiaris famili i i i Capitol Capito it i l or Dog Dog Canus lupus of the World. World. Dogs Worl Dogs gs have ha hav ave taken Capitol of e Isla Island sland City City. iity. S Small mall d mal dogs, ogs, big biig i over the im ones, ne fat ones, es short fur fur, r, llong ong dogs, slim wn, white, black lack and and speckled, speckled, d, fur, brown, i now they’re all here . Wilton Manors is sland where whe the the words ds rescue the one Island nd o only nly ly go toge together wh when yo you ou and island ing about ab ut rescue abo re cue rescu ue dogs dogs.. are talking Fid ido facts fa about ab th Island City: Cit ity: Some Fido the mated that there are over 2000 It is estimated dogs d ogs o gs that th ha hat at currently curren cu urrrentl ur ren en nttly tlly y re reside resi r side i iin Wilton Wilt lton o Man on Manors Ma anor ors with ith 75 75% % of those th ose iin nhabinhabi nh hab bii inhabitants a b being bei eing e cue e dogs dog do gs g (six (si six rescue rescue re rescu e cue orga organiza o ga ganiza ations organizations work wo ork o out ut o off WM ho homes h o e a as well).. well) Colohatchee Co C oloh oloh ol o at atc atch che he ee eP Park ark arrk is is ra anke ank an a e ed as a one o one of the ranked to op o p o off-leash of off f-leash ea top dog p pa arrks a arks ks in i A Am parks America. Wilt Wi W Wil ilt lttton on Mano M a an ano no is Wilton Manors ho h om o me b me ba base ase ffor 11 home do d og o g sitters it e dog and do dog og g wa walkers, a e s, nine dog d og gro groomer g roomer oo omer e groomers, six pe p pet photograp photo photogra o ograp a ap p photographers and a an d a artists, artists i , five pet-icure p petpe tt-icure ti e te e technicians, cia a s, four o v veterinarians, a ia thr th three ee dog do travel rav ave el age agents, gents, s, tw two pet p psychotherapists o e ap a and do one eo of the ec country’s most acclaimed Dog Spas and

Wilton Manors

Wilton Manors… Doing It

Doggie Style

Resorts Resorts, rts, Wilto Wilton’s ton’s M Manor, anorr, whi which wh hich is i complete wit pl with ith doggie doggiiie pool parties tii and a doggie do dogg ggie ie day da ay spa spa. pa. The T h e rreal ea winner i ners winners of this recent d dog og boom a are e local o a al businesses who are pet friendl fr i lly. y. Sp Spe pe end en d friendly. Spend any ny len le n ngth ngt g of gth o time t e length on Wi iilton o D Dr rive, rrive e, Wilton Drive, and nd yo ou wi will ill see se ee a ee all you ty types off d o dome do o me estic e stii c domestic dogs d ogs si sitting ittii g at a b ba bars, ars, a s, chilling chilli i g on o restau restaur e aur aurrant a restaurant patios p atios tio and a d eve e e slu even urpur u urp pslurpi fro ing froz fr zzen e yo en yogurt.. yogur ogurt.. frozen How w dog do friendly rie e dly has ha the isl iisland land a d become? be o e? At A Dairy D airy i Q Queen, ueen ueen, ee d dogs dog ogs gs g get ge ett free free ice crea am every e e Monday o da ay till 11 1 cream PM an and nd d th there’s the ere er ere e’s a Bark Ba Bar ark rk Park Pa Par ark rk out o ou ut back. St Stork’s tork’s o Ba ery has Baker Bakery ha a a dog do fr riendly rie iendly ly friendly patio ti and they ey bake the best ta tasting homemade hom mad dog do treats around around.. Re Rec c Recently, a husky hu was spotted ed inside i sid ide the th Su S u Suntrust on NE 26th Street being well-behaved in return for a biscuit. A plastic jar of doggie treats was discovered on the outdoor patio of The Naked Grape. Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt keeps a water bowl out for thirsty bow-wows while mere humans have to pay over a dollar for bottled H2O. Shop and eat at the Eucalyptus Gardens while your dog exercises in the pet park. And the true taste test to know if Gorgie’s Alibi really does have the best burgers in Florida? Rover’s allowed table food on their patio.

See Dog Style on page 15

Residents, business leaders whistling Dixie! Florida, Federal Dollars will be used to improve Dixie Highway

BY MARK KAPLAN Islander staff

From Wilton Manors to Deerfield Beach, Dixie Highway is mostly dominated by commercial and light industrial businesses and not known for being very pedestrian friendly. But along the 0.7-mile stretch of Dixie Highway here in Wilton Manors, that’s slated to change. On June 17, city officials held a meeting at the municipal compound on Dixie Highway to get input from residents on their planned improvements for the road, stretching from the Middle River north to Northeast

26 Street. The improvements – roadway resurfacing, new sidewalks, improvements to the existing sidewalks, new bike paths, new crosswalks, new landscaping and possibly a traffic calming feature – are being funded by a $1 million grant from the federal government. But that’s only the half of it. From Five Points north to Oakland Park, the Florida Department of Transportation [FDOT] will make improvements to the sidewalk and widen the shoulder. They will also add a new stamped crosswalk and pedestrian signals at the Five Points intersection.

See Dixie on page 8

Dixie Highway Business Owners review the plans for improvements to Dixie Highway scheduled to be completed in 2015

July 2014

The Islander

5 Points of View

Opinions, comments, rants & raves Bring back the Wilton Manors Christmas Boat parade Deck the Waterways with Boat Bows of Holly, Fa la la la la… If my memory serves me right, Wilton Manors once held a Christmas Boat Parade down the back canals. I’m not sure if it was officially sponsored by the city but it was a fun event, albeit small. Hey, we may not be the Intercoastal, but why not? As long as the boats are small and we schedule in sync with the low tide, this could easily become an annual event and a great way for the community to come together. Back yard parties, Boston Whalers strung with holiday lights, neighbors meeting neighbors, something exciting and fun for all the residents who don’t live on the Drive. Put me down as pro Christmas boat parade. Let’s get in the spirit this holiday season.

goes to Manley Tree Service for their effort to preserve the birds nest and its habitants. I am confident that this newly placed natural nest might be the future of another generation of birds next spring!

— S.R. Chirping with Joy on the Westside

Starbucks Coffee Grinds WM Resident the Wrong Way

Talk about traffic bottlenecks. I think the time has come for this Seattle Mega Corporation to dip into their billion dollar bank account and reconfigure the 26th Street Starbucks parking lot before some caffeine injected driver, their view hindered by an illegally parked car, pulls out into the bottleneck and causes a major accident. At least a thousand cars a day pull in and out of the 25 allotted parking spaces. Hello? You guys invented the customizable coffee cup and the double shot mocha macchiato, can’t you reconfigure your parking lot?

— Latte Lover Now Parking at Java Boys

— Ready to Roast Chestnuts on the Seawall

Manley Tree Service is for the Birds!

A Massage is $100 but… Butter f lies are Free! Gee Whiz, There must be a lot of stressed out people here in Wilton Manors. What, with massage parlors popping up on every corner, life must be pretty hectic here in the Island City. I would like to help all of you stressed out Islanders and share my personal stress relief secret. Sort of like giving out free chicken soup for your soul. And you’ll save a hundred bucks at the same time. Tomorrow, bag your lunch and take a walk over to the M.E. DePalma Butterfly Park on at the corner of NE 7th Ave. and NE 20th Drive. This is truly the best kept secret in Wilton Manors. Serenity, peace and a sense of calm all await your arrival at this open air Chicken Soup for your soul. Ten minutes on the DePalma Park bench and that brow beating you just took from the

boss will be just a faded memory. That big real estate deal that fizzled out? Long forgotten. Stood up at George’s Alibi last night? No biggie. DePalma Park is just a short walk from the Drive and is a great place to take a break from all your woes. Filled with beautiful wild flowers, singing birds and fluttering butterflies this is the one spot in Wilton Manors everyone must visit. So skip the massage parlor this week and head over to DePalma Butterfly Park . You’ll be whistling the Happy Song in no time. And your wallet will be $100 fatter too.

— Worry Free Islander

Its hurricane season again. Time when we trim the trees around our house that might pose a danger to our homes or vehicles. Recently my landlord hired Manley Tree Service to trim a very large mango tree in my backyard. It was very tall and overgrown and difficult to manage. There was one very large tree branch that was dead. I noticed a family of Starlings made a nest way up high inside that dead tree branch to safely raise their brood. I was concerned, knowing that the tree company would be there that day completing their job. After returning from work the trimming was done and it was quite noticeable. I was worried. How are my little birdies doing? How did the tree company handle this situation? I got out of the car and opened that back gate. I was looking up and thinking, OMG! Where are they? I then h e a rd t h e f a m i l i a r sound of a momma bird feeding her young. I looked straight ahead, and saw that the tree company had sawed above and below the opening to the dead wood where the starlings had nested. They placed the newly mobile nest in between a large V lower in the Mango tree. It was wedged in there tightly and still high enough for protection against any would be predators or pesky squirrels. Momma and Papa Starling never missed a beat. Their 3 babies are getting bigger and stronger and will soon be leaving home to continue life’s cycle. A big shout out

Dog License Fees Bite! I wish the city of Wilton Manors would drop the dog park licensing fees for dogs to use Colohatchee Park. If dog owners did not have to worry about getting a ticket for having their dogs without a parkuse license, a lot more people would walk their dogs at Colohatchee and thus make it safer and less isolated. That is the only reason I do not use the park with my two dogs.

— T.Y. We’d Love to hear from you! Letters should be no longer than 300 words but please note The Islander Editorial staff may edit your correspondence for clarity and length. When submitting your letter to 5 Points of View please include your name, address and daytime phone number. Email us at editorial@islandernewspaper.com or mail to The Islander Box 402, 300 East Oakland Park Blvd, Wilton Manors, FL 33305.

Islander Publications

Box 402 300 E. Oakland Park Boulevard Wilton Manors, Florida 33334 954.530.8101 info@islandernewspaper.com www.islandernewspaper.com The Islander is published monthly. The entire issue contents may not be reproduced in full or part without written permission. Not responsible for advertisers claims or statements.

Publisher .................................. Rich Black Advertising Executive Staff ...Dora Smith ...............................................Sheryl Chesler Editorial Staff....................... Edwin Nelson ................................................ Mark Kaplan ............................................ Jessica Chesler ................................................... Albert Raff Art Direction.................Jim Pollard Design

July 2014

The Islander

My Wilton Manors

Photos from the natives

We’re not sure if Paul Falcone is the most hated man in Manors but he’s definitely the most water logged. Hundreds showed up at The Dunkin For Dallas Fundraiser to show Paul who’s got the strongest throwing arm in town and to make a donation to help out the Mayhem Softball Team finance their trip to Dallas to compete in the Gay Softball World Series. Hopefully, Paul will be dried out before the championship so he can’t be accused of pitching a spit ball.

So you think you’ve got the coolest house in Wilton Manors? The Little Rascal’s of NE 19th Terrace would have to disagree… and they’re willing to bet a case of Snickers Bars that their view is “Awesome Sauce” above yours. Visitors are welcome but only if you know the double top secret pass word. Keep a eye out for the Discovery Channel’s Tree House Masters film crew, these little Tarzans are expecting them to arrive soon.

Sheila E wasn’t the only celebrity sighting at this year’s Stonewall Pride Festival. My Little Pony Rainbow Dash posed for photos with festival goers to raise money for the Peaceful Ridge Horse rescue in Davie. The not for profit Peaceful Ridge horse rescue center in Davie takes in and shelters abandoned and poorly treated horses from around South Florida. Pictured with Rainbow Pony is Chief Sky.

A little bit of South Fork right here in Wilton Manors? They may not be J.R. and Sue Ellen, but David and Martha Prado have certainly staked their claim at the corner of Powerline and NW 29th. Many Manors residents have driven past Rancho Prado but The Islander staff was given a rare tour of the sprawling ranch and allowed to take this never before seen photograph of the herd. And just in case any of you Westside Rustlers get any bright ideas, Beware! David and Martha’s livestock is branded.

Now, don’t go getting your panties in a bunch there Alfalfa. Your fort may be in a tree but our cool fort on 18th has a waterfront view, water blaster gun slots to ward off unwanted intruders and a slide directly into the pool. I’m Thinking Darla just might like gazing at the stars through our fort’s moon roof better. Just saying.

July 2014

The Islander

Police Blotter Lawrence R Pollier of Wilton Manors, 66, was

charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon by Officer Turner after the defendant allegedly threatened his neighbor by brandishing a semiautomatic handgun and a double barrel shotgun and pointing them at the victim.

Marin Hincu, 52, of Hollywood, Fl was arrested

by Officer Ramirez and charged with shoplifting and retail theft at the Wilton Manors Publix Super Market when he concealed a pound of shrimp in his pants and attempted to leave the store without paying.

Frandy Colas, 23, of Oakland Park was ob-

served by Officer Havemann failing to obey a traffic signal on Andrews Avenue. Officer Havermann smelled the odor associated with marijuana and asked to search the defendant’s car. A glass pipe and a small cigarette containing a green leafy substance was found in the car. Colas was charged with Possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Using the GPS Tracking device on a stolen cell phone, Officer Bickhart tracked and arrested Exsond Fluerigene, 41 of Lauderhill as he was sitting in a parking lot along Dixie Highway using a stolen phone he had taken from a Restaurant. The defendant was charged with Grand Theft.

Larry Lamar Quince, 22 of Fort Lauderdale was charged with Possession of a controlled substance by Officer Havemann after the car he was a passenger in was stopped for having a broken front windshield, overly dark tint of front side windows and making an improper turn. The driver was also ticketed for not having a valid driver’s license. Tharlisson Bruno Pereira Do Prodo, 21, of Wilton Manors was arrested by Officer Mitchell and was charged with Aggravated Battery after he allegedly struck his partner with a Sunpak Pro Camera to the victims forehead, kicked the victim in the thigh and pushed the victim to the floor. Ricardo Paul Stewart, 25 of Fort Lauderdale along with Khadlijah Dixon, 18, of Plantation, Delando Gordon, 20, of Sunrise Fla. and Nicolas Alando Lyseight, 19, of Dundee, Florida were arrested by Detective Turner and charged with Grand Theft, Possession of Forged Counterfeit Checks, and Conspiracy. The defendants are accused of conspiracy for formulating a plan to cash a fraudulent check in the amount of $397.24 at Publix. Darien Justice, 23, of Tallahassee was stopped

by Officer Havemann in the 2300 Block of NW 9th Avenue for riding his bicycle at night without a light and was found to be in possession of marijuana and was charged.

Darryl Hall, 48, of Ft. Lauderdale was observed

by Officer Newton riding a bicycle along Wilton Drive with no hands while holding on to a second bicycle in tow. The defendant was stopped and the second bicycle was determined to have been recently stolen. Hall was charged with possession of stolen property and for not keeping at least one hand on his own bicycle handlebars. After being stopped by police for running a stop sign on NW 9th Lane, Rubert Jean Baptise, 31, of Pompano Beach was arrested by Officer Havemann after he attempted to flee the scene on foot and hide in a local residence. Back up was called and the defendant was arrested and charged with Resisting Arrest and Failure to obey a sign.

Gerard Antoni Jean Pierre, 29, Address Unknown, was charged by Officer Loughran with Burglary Conveyance after responding to a call of two males pushing a vehicle off the roadway on West Oakland Park Blvd. and then removing the license plate from it. The car was stolen from Boyton Beach. Jorge Vazquez Ortiz, 23, of Plantation was ar-

rested on the 2100 Block of Wilton Drive by Officer Newton after being stopped for speeding by Officer Mitchell. The defendant appeared extremely nervous and an odor was emitting from his car. The vehicle was searched and, inside a black lap top bag, the Officers found a bottle filled with multiple clear plastic bags containing cocaine. Heroin and marijuana was also found in the car. The suspect was charged possession with intent to sell.

Richard Wilson, 33, Address Unknown, was

placing two cans of Four Loko Malt Liquor in his pants at 7-11 in an attempt to conceal them and walk past the counter without paying. Officer Keesling charged the defendant with Shoplifting. After running a stop sign on NE 29th Street,

John Beauregard, 55, of Wilton Manors was

arrested by Officer Garcia after a bag of “crystal meth” and a “meth pipe” were found in his vehicle along with a bag of marijuana. The defendant was charged with possession and disobeying a traffic stop.

Caitlin Nicole Brown, 21, of Wilton Manors was arrested by Officer Durham after the defendant was found asleep while sitting in the outside patio area at Starbucks. The officer observed an open cigarette box with a needle sticking out the top. A search of the defendant revealed a plastic bottle that contained heroin and a crack cocaine pipe. The defendant was charged with heroin and cocaine possession. Zachary Michael, 25, of Wilton Manors was

charged with possession of stolen property, possession of meth and false reporting of crimes by Officer Fulford after police responded to the defendant’s residence after the defendant himself called police to report that his roommate stole his Beretta PX4 Storm Gun. While investigating the reported crime, Officers found that the defendant had possession of another gun, a Sig Sauer P238 which was reported stolen in Miami. Inside the defendant’s car, police discovered two Beretta magazines loaded with.40 caliber bullets and a Beretta PX4 Storm.

Aaron Davis, 39, of Ft. Lauderdale was arrested

by Officer Mitchell at 7-11 after the defendant was observed sticking a bottle of Bud Light down his pant leg and a bottle of Fruit Punch down the other pant leg and then trying to leave the premises without paying. The defendant was charged with shoplifting.

Jason William Schneider, 41, of Ft. Lauderdale was arrested by Officer Fulford and charged with Grand Theft and possession of stolen property after a customer at The Village Pub on Wilton Drive reported her Wallet and Apple I Phone had been stolen from inside the bar. The phone was tracked using it’s GPS to Georgie’s Alibi where eyewitness events led to the defendant’s arrest. Quinton Adams, 18, of Wilton Manors was

charged by Detective Turner with Strong Arm

Get the Best Coverage to Protect… ✓ Your Home ✓ Your Family ✓ and Your Valuables

Robbery after the defendant allegedly grabbed a 15 year old boy by the collar, held up his closed fist and threatened the boy with violence, all so he could steal $10 in cash and a wrist watch from the victim.

Daniel Dominguez, 26, of Wilton Manors was charged with Grand Theft after being arrested by Officer Owens. While checking out at The Publix Grocery Store, the defendant allegedly swiped a customers wallet off the check out line while they were distracted. Officer Owens tracked down the defendant because he used his own EBT Card to make his purchase just prior to stealing the wallet. Dominguez was also arrested during the month by Detective Pilewski and charged with dealing in stolen property and for providing false owner info at a pawn shop. Dominguez had gone into Lev’s Pawn Shop and pawned three 1896 Morgan Silver Dollars. Lev’s Pawn Shop paid the defendant $30 for the rare coins.

While on patrol on NE 21st Court, Officer Loughran observed Jeffrey Bernard Seays, 19, of Oakland Park operating a scooter with no license plate attached. The Scooter was reported stolen out of Hallandale Beach. The defendant was charged with Grand Theft Motor Vehicle, Possession of stolen property and operating a vehicle without a proper license.

Vote for Me, Me, Me, Me, Me… Candidates make commission race a crowded one BY MARK KAPLAN Islander staff

Voters will have plenty of candidates to choose from in this year’s Wilton Manors City Commission race as eight candidates have filed for the two commission seats and three candidates have filed to run for mayor.

Michael Lewis, 22, of Fort Lauderdale was stopped while riding his bicycle along east Oakland Park Blvd. with no lights at night by Officer Diaz. The Officer observed a large lump in the defendant’s pocket and after a search, the defendant was found to be in possession of Crack Cocaine. Lewis was charged with Cocaine Possession and Violation of a previous pretrial release. Jamie Wallace, 37, of Wilton Manors was spot-

ted by Officer Havemann riding a bicycle along NW 9th Ave. late at night with no bicycle lights. The Officer attempted to stop the defendant but the defendant fled the scene. After being cut off by the Police Car, the defendant dropped the bicycle and fled on foot. The officer chased the defendant down and alley and arrested him. Marijuana and cocaine were found over a fence near the defendant. He was charged with cocaine and cannabis possession, Resisting an Officer, Tampering with Evidence and Not having proper bicycle lighting.

Robert Sroga of Oakland Park was arrested by Officer Cox for Trespassing at Publix after he failed to leave the property after he had been asked by management to leave the premises. Charles Brown, 67, of Wilton Manors was

charged by Officer Garcia with Cocaine Possession and Drug Paraphernalia Possession after a search of his residence found small glass pieces with brown residue of cocaine on them and several pieces of “Chor-Boy”, which is used as a filter in crack pipes.

Franklin Mosley, 28, of Pompano Beach was

stopped by Officer Loughran on N. Dixie Hwy after a routine check of his license plate. The check showed the defendant was on active probation with a “No Driving-License Revoked” note. Defendant had four prior convictions for driving while license suspended. He was charged with violation of probation and driving with a suspended license.

Christine Hilgur, 48 of Fort Lauderdale was ar-

rested by Officer Cox and charged with Petit Theft after she attempted to use her sweater and purse to conceal items in her grocery cart at the Public Supermarket and exit the store without paying. The Defendant went through check out, paid for some items but attempted to conceal the items under her sweater.

954-522-3800

Mayoral race Mayor Gary Resnick, who has served in the position since 2008 and has been on the commission since 1998, will have to run for re-election against Doug Blevins, a former commission candidate. Also in the mayoral race is Boyd Corbin, a resident who has never run for office in Wilton Manors before. Each mayoral term is two years. Commissioners serve four-year terms. Resnick ran unopposed in 2012. In 2008, he defeated then mayor Scott Newton and former commissioner Joe Angelo in 2010. If Resnick wins re-election and serves his entire fourth term, he will be tied with Harold T. Price as the longest-serving mayor in the city’s history. Price served from 1960 to 1968, according to the Wilton Manors Historical Society.

Commission race Scott Newton and Ted Galatis, the incumbent commissioners in the race, will have to fend off six challengers if they want to be sworn-in again for another term in November. Newton, who served as mayor from 2004 to 2008, has been on the commission since 2000. Galatis has been on the commission since 2002. They’ll face off against a former commissioner, a mix of brand new candidates and two who have run before. Justin Flippen served on the commission from 2008 to 2010 but resigned his seat in an unsuccessful attempt to become a state representative. Sal Torre and Kimber White ran for the commission in 2012 but lost to Commissioner Tom Green and Vice Mayor Julie Carson. The newcomers are Naomi Parker, Christopher Warnig and Lillie Harris. The election will be held Nov. 4.

July 2014

The Islander

News & Views The EYE-Lander: Keeping an eye out for you

Is Wilton Drive the Next Orange Bowl? New development pouring in but parking garage cement not pouring at all “Parking here! Just $20.” Ah, those were the days. Traveling south to the Orange Bowl to see Don Shula, Vern Den Herder and The Dolphins play winning football. Who can forget having to park your car 11 blocks away in Fernando’s Yard and dish out a sawbuck. Us old timers clearly remember the sight of Miami Homeowners waving flags and signs soliciting drivers to pull into their yards and pay to park. Well, it looks like those days are coming back. Parking in resident’s yards just off Wilton Drive is the new black. Parking is a premium in Midtown Manors and it’s only going to get worse. Before you know it, pulling up to the front door of The Pink Submarine to run in and grab a delicious Skipper Hoagie to-go will be an impossibility. But Why? Where does the blame lie for this parking fiasco?

For years we’ve heard rumors about a parking garage to be built next to City Hall. We’ve heard Commissioners and local Business leaders a like tell us the solution is on the way. “We’re working on a comprehensive parking plan for the City. It won’t be long now,” one city official quipped years ago. There’s been jibber jabber of plans like wiping out the municipal garage and turning it into a parking lot with a Hopper Shuttle service running 24/7 between Dixie and The Drive. We’ve even heard scuttlebutt about the City buying out a section of decaying buildings along Dixie and erecting a parking garage. Once there was talk about renting the Ft Lauderdale High School lot on weekends.

But shouldn’t a parking plan have been set in stone before our City planners started issuing so many building permits to strip malls and new dazzling nightclubs? Where are all these new Wilton Drive tourists going to park? Just the thought of this upcoming parking calamity makes one shiver. The time is now for City Hall to get serious on the future of Wilton Manors Parking. No more “We’re working on it”. This city needs to take a breather from their “Walk Through Tuesdays” where they encourage new businesses to develop along Wilton Drive and hire an experienced expert in parking engineering . A parking professional who has worked with other small communities. A parking de-

signer who’s number one job in fixing our parking problem is to maintain the flavor of Wilton Drive and the surrounding areas and not to make Wilton Drive look like just another down town. Every citizen in Wilton Manors should want to see a solution to the upcoming parking crisis before it’s too late. Every business owner on Wilton Drive surely wants to see this potential problem nipped in the bud now. So, before City Hall panics when business leaders are screaming that their customers have no where to park and decides to erect a hideous parking garage that sticks out like a 5 foot long Iguana, let’s pause a moment. Spend the money on an independent parking engineer or designer to draw up some plans. Let the citizens and business owners review the plans. Then let’s hold a vote on our parking future.

July 2014

The Islander

Powerline Road too busy for city

Six lane road may get lane reduction

BY MARK KAPLAN Islander staff

Powerline Road is a “six lane highway” running through the Westside of Wilton Manors and residents here want to see it made safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. “It’s a six lane highway with people traveling 60 miles per hour,” said Sal Torre, president of the Westside Association of Wilton Manors. City officials agree. “Right now, it’s kind of a speedway,” said City Manager Joseph Gallegos at a recent commission meeting. To improve the road, which is owned by the state, commissioners unanimously agreed to join the City of Fort Lauderdale in petitioning the Florida Department of Transportation [FDOT], to reduce Powerline Road from six lanes to four lanes. If approved, the project is estimated to be completed by the start of next year. Wilton Manors officials want the lane reduction from the Middle River [city limits] north to Northwest 29 Street. Fort Lauderdale officials want it altered from the Middle River south to Sunrise Boulevard. The cost of making the improvements, said city officials, would be funded by FDOT. Cutting down the number of lanes won’t negatively impact traffic either, according to a report by Fort Lauderdale. Travel times would basically remain the same and safety, the report estimates, would also be improved with a 20 percent reduction in traffic accidents. A lane reduction would cut down on the number of lanes pedestrians have to cross when navigating the road and it would make room for bike paths – something that resident Michael Rajner wants to see happen. Rajner said he often finds riding his bike “challenging” in this city. The lane reduction request is the latest in a series of efforts to improve Powerline Road. In 2012, the city added pedestrian lighting and it has begun efforts to improve Mickel Field, the largest park in the western portion of the city. Mickel, which is underutilized by residents, has become a hot spot for criminal activities lately and city officials hope improvements to the park will drive out the criminal element while increasing the park’s use by residents and visitors. At a previous commission meeting, Mayor Gary Resnick said the city needs to do all it can to improve the Powerline Road area which has experienced higher levels of crime than other parts of the city. “Otherwise, we’re basically just turning our back on that area.”

House of Horrorss!! City efforts to fix problem house are slow-going BY MARK KAPLAN Islander staff

Many Westside residents have waited years for the city to do something about the boarded-up house at 832 NW 30 Court. And now that the wheels of government are turning, they’re going to have to wait a little longer. The house, located near the corner of Oakland Park Boulevard and Powerline Road, hasn’t been maintained by its owners and been boarded up for years, say residents. To compensate for the lack of maintenance on the part of the owners, the city has about $8,000 to mow the lawn; another $286,000 in city liens are on the property. The city has also spent an additional $4,000 on attorneys fees and legal filings trying to get a court decision on the property. The hope is that the city can force a foreclosure, buy the property and demolish it or force the owner to fix up the property. According to City Attorney Kerry Ezrol, the city filed a lien foreclosure case

regarding the house on May 7 but the attorney who represents the owner got an extension. The case isn’t scheduled to be reviewed again until later this month. Ezrol said the owner wanted to bring the house in compliance “but I’m not sure where that’s going to go.” In April, Ezrol estimated it would taken between 90 and 120 days to get a judgment. At that same meeting in April, angry Westside residents showed up to a commission meeting and demanded action. “This speaks volumes about the Westside,” said one resident who accused city officials of not paying enough attention. Commissioners responded, saying that there are similar homes in every area of the city not just the Westside. One resident even threatened legal action if the city didn’t try and find a solution. Sal Torre, president of the Westside Association of Wilton Manors, said it’s been an ongoing problem for years. “You guys need to keep an eye on us [and make sure we fix this],” said Vice Mayor Julie Carson.

Pondering that North Carolina Retirement? You bought your Wilton Manors home in 1972. Today, it’s your most valuable investment. Plans to retire at your North Carolina cabin are dancing in your mind. It’s your time to sell and get top dollar for your home. You need the best Real Estate advice and networker in Wilton Manors… Amber Closes The Deal! When you’re ready to sell and get the deal done!

Amber Taylor Multi Family Investment Specialist

Office: 954.862.7100 Cell: 305.763.7131 ambercloses@gmail.com www.castellihomes.com

July 2014

The Islander

Dig In!

Dining on the Drive

The Naked Grape and Tapas BY JESSICA CHESLER If you’ve ever been lucky enough to visit, let alone live in Spain, one of the things you will miss most is going into a bar, ordering a drink, and having small bites of fabulous food appear within hand’s reach. If they don’t come free, you can get a small sandwich or a slice of tortilla espanola for 1 Euro. If you were that lucky, you will be reminded of those intimate, laid back Spanish bars when you walk into The Naked Grape and Tapas bar on Wilton Drive. The waiter will bring you a menu tablet for mainstay items, but they also offer a daily printed menu with a range of seasonal choices . Order wine by the glass or bottle and choose from an array of tapas that can be shared among the table--or enjoyed all yourself. The first item on the menu is Naked Grapes themselves. Oven roasted grapes tossed in olive, salt, pepper, rosemary and thyme, served with a baguette and Vermont Creamery goat cheese, if that is any clue as to how the rest of the menu will be. Split one of the many flatbreads like the Steak and Blue ($14) which comes with skirt steak, rogue Oregon blue cheese, sautéed onions, cremini mushrooms, and arugula.

perfect complement to the other warm and savory dishes on the table. I ordered a glass of Stickybeak Cabernet Sauvignon ($10) which carried me through dinner but paired best with the chocolate ganache Marquise au Chocolat ($8) eaten for dessert. My dinner companion had a Blue Point Toasted Lager ($6). It was a pleasant surprise

Tim Silvinski, The Naked Grape’s resident wine guy, invites you to stop in for a wine tasting. At the time I went, the daily offering included a mango salsa served with corn chips ($5), a Patatas con Queso-potato and cheese au gratin ($5), and a frittata with andouille sausage and red peppers ($5). The last two arrived with a side of split grape tomatoes and arugula with a balsamic dressing. I’m not usually a fan of raw tomatoes, but that’s because they’re usually served out of season and not properly dressed. These were sweet, full of flavor, and the

that they carried a small range of craft beers as well. Finally, the homemade bread pudding ($5) was delicious. For anyone out there who remembers the whole bread pudding experience when visiting Grammy’s house over the holidays, the Naked Grape’s bread pudding just may bring back those tasty memories. Part of the great experience of dining here is the newly covered patio, perfect for summer evening conversation--and the Naked Grape is as much about the conversation the wine starts as it is about the wine itself. One or both of the owners might stop by your table for a friendly chat, and you’re bound to see someone you know walking their dog down Wilton Drive. The Naked Grape is open most days from afternoon to 1:00 AM making it ideal for a late, light lunch, for starter drinks and snacks before dancing (or finishing drinks and snacks after dancing).

The Naked Grape and Tapas Location: 2163 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors Phone: (954) 563-5631 Web: nakedgrapewinebar.com Hours: 4pm to 12pm: Tuesday – Thursday; 4pm to 1am: Friday; 2pm to 1am: Saturday Follow @JessicaChesler on Twitter

Any Order

20% OFF Cannot be combined with other offers Expires July 31, 2014

July 2014

The Islander

Dixie

Good Morning, Wilton Manors

Rhino Doughnuts & Coffee BY JESSICA CHESLER eat doughnuts — even if you’re allergic to gluten — you should go have a cup of Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbuck’s are this coffee. like the Democratic and Republican The second time I went was later on parties. They’ve both been around forever and experienced they’re fair share of success and setbacks, but they basically rule the coffee and breakfast pastry roost concurrently. But hold the java! Rhino Doughnuts & Coffee may be changing that — at least in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. The first of four planned locations has opened in Lauderdale by the Sea. On first glance, everything Antonella Zambrano and Bridget O’Donnell about Rhino stands out. The invite you in to try the amazing coffee and treats at concept is fresh, simple, and Rhino Doughnuts in Lauderdale by the Sea. fun. The walls inside their the same day as the first. I wanted to take first shop are covered in large, bold another friend who’s a big fan of Dunkin’ zigzag stripes. The doughnuts look iced coffees (dark roast, light and sweet) like they’re from another planet with to tell me what he thought. This time frosting and glazes in saturated color there was a line to the door. We waited and textured toppings. about 15 minutes while the one person at On my first visit I was introduced the counter helped everyone. to Rhino’s secret weapon: the artisan We got glazed doughnuts and two craft brew coffee. iced coffees. While we were disapThere’s nothing fancy about this pointed that there was no way to warm coffee. You can get it smooth or bold, up the doughnuts Krispy Kreme style, iced or not. According to their webwe both agreed that the iced coffee beat site, it’s roasted in small batches and out our regular go-to. You can get alis 100% Fair Trade. Most impormost anything on or in the doughnuts tantly, it’s good. It’s really good. It’s and muffins: fruits, custards, candies, good enough that even if you don’t

cereals and more. I went for the Rhino horn (their version of a cronut) and the Nutella banana doughnut. If you’ve been craving a New York Cronut, then you finally will get your chance right here in Broward County. The Rhino Horn is soooo good. And a must try is Rhino’s doughnutinfused milkshake! Yummm. O.K., Diet starts tomorrow. The chef-made dough in their donuts is far more substantial than a Krispy Kreme and never ventures too far into cakey. The flavors are balanced, present but never overbearing. It left me satisfied, and I was able to take the rest of my coffee about 200 feet to the beach to enjoy the rest of the evening. I only wish that Wilton Manors had been one of the locations on which Rhino had taken a chance. For all you doughnut lovers in the Island City, the coffee alone is worth the drive to the end of Commercial Boulevard.

Rhino Doughnuts & Coffee Location: 107 Commercial Blvd., Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Phone: 855.RHINO74 Web: www.rhinodoughnuts.com/ Hours: Mon - Thu: 8 am - 9:00; Fri - Sat: 8 am - 11 pm; Sun: 8 am - 9 pm Follow @JessicaChesler on Twitter

Continued from 1

The FDOT project is part of a larger effort to improve a 3.5-mile stretch of Dixie Highway from Northeast 26 Street in Wilton Manors to McNab Road in Pompano Beach. All of it costing an estimated $3.9 million. But while FDOT’s project is scheduled to be finished in the Fall of this year, the federal money won’t be ready for the southern half of Dixie Highway until at least next year. “We are anticipating this project will break ground in late 2015 and we are looking forward to the improvements, which we believe will provide drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians with safer access to the properties along this roadway,” wrote David Archacki, director of the city’s emergency management and utilities department. So far, the project design is about 30 percent complete, he added. The planned improvements to Dixie Highway come as the city is in the midst of trying to get one of the commuter rail stations that will run on the FEC railway line. City officials here think that the east side of Dixie Highway south of Five Points would be the best location for a station. Multiple locations for stations throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties will be chosen. Wilton Manors is currently in competition with Oakland Park for a station. The short distance between Oakland Park’s proposed location, Oakland Park Boulevard and Dixie Highway, and the proposed Wilton Manors site makes it unlikely both locations will be chosen for a station. Those who want to receive updates regarding the Dixie Highway improvement project from Five Points south can send an email to darchacki@wiltonmanors.com.

Do You Suffer in Pain? Petrie Chiropractic Life Center Can Help SAME LOCATION FOR 34 YEARS

Dr. Douglas Kellerman, D.C.

Dr. Michael F. Petrie, D.C., P.A.

• Rehabilitation • Decompression Therapy • Hands on Chiropractic • Myofascial Techniques • Acupuncture • On-Site X-rays Open 6 days every • week! • Sports Injuries • Auto Accidents • Worker’s Compensation • Most Insurance Accepted

We expanded — come see our new 3000 square foot facility! Dr. Michael F. Petrie D.C., P.A. • Dr. Douglas Kellerman D.C.

410 East Prospect Road • Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334 Call: 954.561.4700

• www.DrPetrie.com

July 2014

The Islander

Island Rituals

Happenings on the island

• Ongoing Events • Brains and Balance Past 60 Wednesdays 10:00 AM-11:00 AM @ Hagen Park 2020 Wilton Drive. Contact: 954-390-2130. Free for Wilton Manors Residents. $3 for non-residents.Brains and Balance Past 60 is designed for the unique needs of active older adults who know the importance of staying mentally sharp and physically stable.

City Commission Meeting Tuesday June 10 & July 8, 7:00 PM @ City Hall Commission Chambers 2020 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors

Community Affairs Advisory Board Wednesday June 4 & July 2, 7:00 PM @ City Hall Commission Chambers, 2020 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors

Dog Obedience Classes Thursdays @ Hagen Park Basketball Court. 6:30 PM – Registration, 7:30 PM – Rally Obedience Class, 8:00 PM – Skill Building & Drill Class. $5 per class / $70 for 6-week class. New classes begin on the 1st Thursday of every month. Call 954-563-7061 for more info.

Island City Book Club

• July • Katy Perry “The Prismatic Worlds Tour” Wednesday, July 2, 8:00 PM @ BB&T Center One Panther Parkway, Sunrise, FL. This is the first time Katy Perry has performed at the arena since 2011. Capitol Cities will be opening. Call 1-800-745-3000.

Fourth of July Spectacular The 4th of July Spectacular features a patriotic extravaganza with a kids zone, live music, and a dazzling fireworks on Fort Lauderdale Beach at A1A and Las Olas Boulevard. Free Admission.

Pet Project for Pets Fundraiser Hosted by Mona’s Bar July 4, 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM @ 502 E. Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Help raise money so terminally ill, disabled, or aging pet owners and keep their loving animal companions. Enjoy raffle prizes all day long, free cookout, live auction, games and more! www.petprojectforpets.org

Geddy the Gecko Wednesday, July 16, 4:00 PM @ Richard C. Sullivan Library. Science rainforest show. Call 954-390-2195 for more info.

Push-Ups for Pets

June 18 Richard C. Sullivan Public Library 500 NE 26th Street, Wilton Manors, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM. The Island City Book Club gathers at the library on the third Wednesday of each month. Reading selections include current and classic novels as well as popular nonfiction. All are welcome to join and help select our next book! Contact: Angie Griffin 954-390-2195.

Kiwanis Club of Wilton Manors Meeting 2749 NE 14th Ave, Wilton Manors, FL 33334. Every Wednesday at 6:30pm. Kiwanis is an international non-profit organization focused on improving our own community and the lives of others. New members welcome to join us for dinner or to volunteer for programs like the Food Backpack Program for Wilton Manors Elementary. Find us on Facebook!

Planning and Zoning Board Monday, June 9 & July 7, 7:00 PM @ City Commission Chambers. 2020 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305

Square Dancing Thursdays 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM @ Island City Park Reserve 823 NE 28th Street. The South Florida Mustangs is the first GLBT International Square Dance Club organized in 1980. No previous experience necessary! Call Ken @ 305-343-1710, Randy @ 305-458-1649, or Tom & Chris @ 954-525-8365

Urban Life Green Market Thursdays 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM @ Eucalyptus Gardens 2430 NE 13 Ave, Wilton Manors. Join local organic farmers and over 20 vendors for wine tasting, fresh flowers, locally grown foods, natural health & beauty products, and more. Event sponsored by SoFLA Urban Farms. Call 954-394-4322 for more info.

Walk Wilton Island City Walking Club Monday-Friday 7:30 AM & 6:30 PM, Saturdays 8:30 AM @ Hagen Park Walk Path, Richardson Park Nature Path, & Wilton Drive (City Hall to NE 9 Ave & Back). Register @ Hagen Park. FREE. If you’re tired of walking alone, or just don’t feel safe anymore, register today, track your distances, and start earning prizes!

Wilton Manors Green Market 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM every Saturday and Sunday in the Wilton Manors City Hall / Hagen Park parking lot. For more information on The Market or to become a vendor, please contact Frank and Ron at (954) 531-5363.

Zumba Fitness Class Island City Park Reserve 823 NE 28th Street, Wilton Manors. Get in shape with fun music and fun moves. Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 7:00pm -8:00pm. $10 per class or 5 classes for $35 or $10 classes for $70.

Hosted by 4x Nutrition July 19 @ 1624 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, Fl. Register, Get Sponsors, PUSH-UP for pets. Register online at www.petprojectforpets.org

Redneck Pool Party Benefit for Lukemia July 19, 3 PM @ Big Dog Station 3148 NE 12th AVE, Oakland Park

Nightfall’s Gothic Side Show Extravaganza Wednesday, July 23, 4:00 PM @ Richard C. Sullivan Public Library. Event Presented by Steadfast Steel. Call 954-390-2195 for more information

Kiwanis Club Fish & Chips Fish Fry and Poker Tourney Saturday, July 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Kiwanis Club of Wilton Manors, 2749 NE 14 Ave., Wilton Manors. Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Wilton Manors and the Oakland Park/Wilton Manors Rotary Club, the event will feature fish and a poker tournament. The cost to buy a meal ticket is $15 and the cost to enter the poker tournament is $50. Volunteer dealers are wanted. Contact wmkiwanis@yahoo.com

• August• Povorello Bowling to Fight Hunger Saturday, August 9, 11 AM to 3 PM @ Sawgrass Lanes, 8501 N. University Drive in Tamarac. is Broward County’s longest, continuous running, annual fundraising event to benefit local residents living with HIV/AIDS. During the past 23 years the event has raised more than 1 million dollars to feed thousands of PLWHA who live at or below the poverty level.For more information about Poverello and how you can participate in the 24th Annual Bowling to Fight Hunger, go to www.poverello.org or call (954) 561-3663.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training Saturday, August 16 & Saturday, August 23, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM @ Fort Lauderdale Fire-Rescue Station 53, 220 Executive Airport Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Learn to safely assist yourself, your family and neighbors using emergency response and organizational skills. Pre-registration is required. For more information about the CERT program and training please call 954-828-6700. For addition information contact CERT Captain Frank Miller by phone at 954-612-3599 or by email at FLCERT16@gmail.com

“GAY NUPTIALS” Wedding Showcase August 17, 1:00 to 4:00 PM @ Hagen Park in Wilton Manors. Tickets for Gay Nuptials are $20 and can be ordered online at www.mygaywedding.org or by calling 954-356-9377. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to The Pride Center at Equality Park, which provides a welcoming, safe space for the LGBTQ community (www.pridecenterflorida.org). Sponsorship and vendor booths, ranging from $100 to $5,000, also are available by calling 954-356-9377.

July 2014

The Islander

Manor’s residents Adrienne Foland and wife Amy Waxman were honored guests at Fort Lauderdale’s celebration of married couples who had to Wed out of State. The event featured various photos of Florida couples who left the state to take their vows. Adrienne and Amy are standing in front their wedding day photo taken at San Francisco City Hall in October of 2008 when Prop 8 passed.

The Hilton Hotel on the beach set up at boot h at the Relay for Life. Pictured is The Hilton’s Cancer preparing to walk in the rain. Michelle Dobson, Crusaders Gang Melaynie Domenech, Donnell George, Sascheen Finnikin and Nellis ta Reid all volunteered their feet for this years Oakland Park relay For Life.

Oakland Park and Wilton Manors residents joined forces at the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. The overnight event was held at Jaco Pastorius Park on Dixie Highway in Oakland Park. The fundraiser featured 12 teams that attempted to walk all night long. Pictured are night walkers Lori Winner and Charlie Livio.

Hour Fundraiser at The Wilton Manor’s Group Pet Project held a Yappy that offers help ization organ their for y mone raise to e Hunter’s Loung Pet project pets. the with e peopl y and support for disabled or elderl even help will and talized hospi are rs owne their when takes care of pets Project Pet are ed Pictur d. neede in finding foster care for pets when ughin. McLa Scott and in DeBru Felix an, Seidm Joel teers Staff and Volun

provides support and The Rainbow Survivor’s Network of South Florida which Place in Wilton Manor 28th NE on in iser fundra a aid for LBT cancer survivors held buddy program for one onin June to bring awareness to Arrow and their oneof the Rainbow r (creato er Walles Ellen izers cancer survivors. Local organ Van Den Bergh Nan er Buddy Bag), Helen Calvit, Esther Cohen, Arrow Found Bag. Buddy the with ed pictur are acher and Yvonne Rohrb

Barbera Palowski, Steve Palowski, Kika Fisher, Joanna DaMato, Christopher Turan and Steve Yanni all turned out at The Rainbow Survivors Network Benefit to show their support.

100plus Abandoned Dogs of Everglades Florida Rescue set up at Fundraise Their mission: to save the dogs that have been abandoned in Flori local dog lover’s Jennifer, Mariel, Lori, Jan, Amy, Carol, Tiffan

July 2014

The Islander

All the lovely ladies turned out at Red’s Bar to help King Wilkinson celebrate his annual Birthday Extravaganza. Pictured with King are Diane, Donna, Velia, Linda and Dee Dee. The bar was packed with well wishers to congratulate King on making it to 40, again.

Pictured working the registration and door prize table at the Rainbow Survivor’s Network Cocktail Party and Fundr aiser is Veronica Ayres and Debora McDonough.

Natalia on the Brian Ashley and Paul Smith joined Paola and g their durin ge Loun Wine m dance floor at The Drea After Stonewall Party.

Over 100 Guest Turned out for the Sunset Fundraiser Gala in Wilton Manors to support Arrow, Inc. (Area Resource and Referral Organization for Women) and The Rainbow Survivor’s Network. Enjoying the food and drink is Marie Caminiti, Christine Kinzer, Toni Hadi, Sandy Block, Claudia Manske, Debra Tantillo, Prudence Romano and Linda Calvo.

er booth at this year’s Stonewall Pride Festival on The Drive. da’s Everglades and find them a home. Pictured are ny, Veronica, Mirand, Romi, Jim and Christie.

J.P., Richard and Erin Marie were in attendance at The Dream Wine Lounge on 26th Street in Wilton Manors for the Stonewall After Party.

The Dream Wine Lounge on 26th Street held a Stonewall After Party and the wine and champagne was flowing all night. Enjoying the party and the dance floor are Eve, Vanessa, Paola, Natalia, Susana and Simone.

July 2014

The Islander

✃

My Neighborhood

✃

Discount Coupons

10% OFF

All Services

10% OFF

Any Service

20% OFF

And Your First Class is FREE!

10% OFF

Doggie Day Care

Coupon expires 7/31/14

✁

Coupon expires 7/31/14

✁

✁ 20% OFF

Any Order of $20 or More

20% OFF

✃

Coupon expires 7/31/14

✁

Coupon expires 7/31/14

Buy One Dinner Entree and Get a 2nd Entree for 1/2 Price Cannot be combined with other offers • Coupon expires 7/31/14

Call 954.530.8101 now to advertise here next month!

July 2014

The Islander

Over the Bridge Dining Out with “The Ft. Lauderdale Foodie”

Nicks Italian Restaurant 3496 Ocean Boulevard Fort Lauderdale 954-563-6441

The Hibiscus Café 3000 N. Federal Highway Ft Lauderdale 954-533-7224 It doesn’t get any better than when The Ft. Lauderdale Foodie finds a cute café with fantastic food just yards from the Wilton Manors Bridge. If you thought that the only good food in the 3000 Plaza at Oakland & Federal was Times Square Pizza then your taste buds are missing out. Tucked away between a flower shop and an Oriental rug maker is The Hibiscus Café. This is the perfect spot for Breakfast, lunch and Sunday Brunch. But not too late on Sunday as The Hibiscus Café’ has only a few tables indoors and along the sidewalk, so try to beat the noon rush. Our table of four Sunday Brunchers enjoyed everything from the tasty Banana Pancakes and Chocolate Chip Pancakes to the fresh Tomato Grits. The Praline Pecan & Crème Brulee French Toast was simply perfection with syrup. And the Baked Oatmeal was a new found taste bud treasure. For lunch we highly recommend the Cucumber Finger Sandwiches and the Prosciutto Panini. Fresh homemade Lobster Bisque Soup made our lunch even more memorable. We are not sure you will find a better tasting quiche in Broward County. The filet sandwich was alone was worth the 5- 10 minute wait you might have to get a table. The Hibiscus Café is small, homey, cute and adorably decorated with an old fashioned feminine flair and is very charming. Your meal is served on fanciful china plates and they use real silverware here. Fresh Flowers adorned all of the 8 indoor tables. This is a kick back and relax local spot for breakfast or lunch so if you’re in a rush, wait till next time. But if you have an hour to enjoy one of The Ft Lauderdale Foodie’s new favorite finds, The Hibiscus Café is worth the 3 minute drive across the street. The Hibiscus Café is located at 3000 North Federal Highway between Middle River Drive and Federal in the 3000 Plaza. Just across the street from Target. They’re open for breakfast and lunch Wednesday Through Sunday till 2:30 pm and we highly recommend you try it. 954-533-7224 is the number in case you get lost.

There are over over 41,000 restaurants in Florida and over 1,200 in Fort Lauderdale alone. Finding a true dining gem among those seems like a difficult task. Eureka! We found it at Nicks Italian Restaurant on A1A. Rarely does one find a Fort Lauderdale Restaurant that has history, ambiance, great food and nightly entertainment unless your palate is guiding you to Nick’s Italian Restaurant just off Galt Ocean Mile. Since the early 1970’s Nicks has been serving Fort Lauderdale foodies the best in Italian dishes. From their Snapper Puttanesca, homemade Ravioli, Chicken Saltimboca and, less we forget, their daily homemade bread is doggy bag worthy (coming from a Jersey bread loving boy, that’s saying something). First, a word about our host, Dominic. He made us feel like part of the family, sat with us for a spell at our table and, if you ever wanted to talk about boating in Fort Lauderdale, he’s your man. Dominic recommended we start our meal with his homemade Italian Egg Roll Appetizer. We followed his advice and also ordered the Chicago Style Calamari. We devoured both as fast as they reached our table. The Italian Egg Rolls (a family secret recipe) were as delicious as advertised and the Calamari was fried to perfection, mixed with cherry peppers, diced tomatoes & a light vinaigrette. The table next to us had ordered the cold antipasto for two. It looked so yummy we had to order one as well. No doubt, one of the best Antipastos we’ve had in South Florida. Loaded with grilled eggplant, zucchini, capicolla, Genoa salami, sharp provolone cheese, Mediterranean olives, fresh roasted peppers, artichokes & a homemade Tuscan bean salad all make this an

nch, • The Kitchen is open for Lu Dinner and Late Night! rd's Pie! • Try Our Delicious Shephe Live • Your Neighborhood Pub for ts! en Music and Special Ev

20 % OFF! Kelly Brothers Irish Pub Not to be combined with other specials • Expires July 31, 2014

Antipasto for the ages. And don’t miss taking a bite of the delicious Bruschetta Nicks serves. Our entrees arrived and if there ever was a time to shout the phrase Mangia! Mangia! then this was it. I ordered the Chicken Saltimboca topped with prosciutto and melted cheese in a wonderful mushroom demi glace. Mangia! It was served with perfectly roasted potatoes. We also had the Chicken Francese with pasta . Mangia!

Florida. Our last ‘Pass The Fork’ recommendation is Nick’s baked Lasagna in a Bolognese sauce. This is Lasagna baked as it should be baked. One warning about Nick’s Lasagna, be prepared to eat a lot! This is the Godzilla of Baked Lasagna dishes and is not for amateur eaters. The next time you ask “Do we want to do Italian tonight?” make sure you head over to Nicks Italian Restaurant. This Fort Lauderdale foodie gang of

Nick’s Baked Fillet of Salmon was topped with diced tomatoes, capers, kalamata olives, artichokes, roasted garlic & a touch of marinara sauce. This dish was the talk of the table as the fork of salmon was passed around so we could “Taste, Taste! You must taste the salmon!” The last entrée that gets a loud Mangia! shout from our table of foodies is the homemade Stuffed Peppers. It is so hard to find good old fashioned stuffed peppers in South Florida but Nick’s has em. Just like Nana used to make. Stuffed with beef and sausage and rice then topped with melted mozzarella. Am I in Staten Island? No question, the stuffed peppers were as good as you could eat in

eaters will certainly be back. Nicks also offers an upstairs supper club with live music and dancing. We stopped in for a night cap and danced to the live music of the band Miguel and Company. Heading upstairs and cutting the rug was a great way to burn off some of the most delicious calories our dining group has ever encountered. Nicks Italian Restaurant is at 3496 N. Ocean Blvd in Fort Lauderdale, Just off Galt Ocean Mile. Call 954-563-6441 for reservations. Nicks is open 7 nights a week and has a happy hour with live entertainment. Sunset dinner specials are offered. And check out Nick’s Goomba Club where you can get emailed monthly dining deals.

• All of your favorite ice cold dra ft beers, cocktails, wines & specia lty drinks ready to be served! • Awesome selection of bottled beers to keep you smiling!

954-630-2856 Located on the SW Corner of Oakland Park Blvd and Federal Hwy

July 2014

The Islander

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sM My Card

Put Your Business Card Here! Call The Islander:

954.530.8101

Call 954.530.8101 to advertise here next xtt month!

July 2014

The Islander

Dog Style

Continued from page 1

Dogs are welcome at Starbucks. The Courtyard Café is Dog Friendly. Craving Mexican food tonight? Just around the corner dogs are more than welcome at Zona Fresca on Federal Highway. In the mood for a leisurely Saturday stroll? Head over to the Green Market where free treats for your pet are often found. And if you’ve got company coming to town, the Ed Lugo Resort, just off The Drive, has dog friendly vacation suites.

It seems dogs even rule the local police force. In 2013, Wilton Manors Police Department honored K-9 Officer Diego as employee of year, and they allowed human Officer Loughran to walk him into the award ceremony to receive his prize. Looking to volunteer your services to help out needy pets? There are at least 10 pet welfare and rescue groups in Wilton Manors that donate their time and energy to the well being of dogs. The Pet Project of Wilton Manors helps people with life threatening or severely disabling diseases, many who would be unable to keep, feed and care for their

Hometown Recipes Karen Clark’s Peach CustaLErdBESTCSEaLLkERe” KE SA “A WILTON MANORS BA 2 cups Bisquick ½ cup sugar r ¼ cup soft butte ices well drained sl h ac Canned pe 2 egg yolks 1 cup sour cream Cinnamon

00p 0plu "friends" without their help. 100plus cue ue is i a Dogs of Everglades Florida rescue rs daily ly local group that sends volunteers ndoned to the Everglades to rescue abandoned ds them dogs, rehabilitates them and finds ift ifft store stor to ore new homes. We even have a thrift donat ates on the Drive, Boomerangs, that donates its proceeds to area pet rescues and of f-ofts. Who ho fers spaying and neutering events. doesn’t love that? nors is i Let’s be honest, Wilton Manors e all al the he going to the dogs. And we are o is the better for it. Now I ask you, who s? “Master” here in Wilton Manors?

2 tbsp mix Bisqucik with Heat oven to 375, ks like loo re xtu mi til un r of sugar, put in butte ttom bo and evenly over meal. Press firmly kba 2 8x 8x es of square and halfway up sid er ov ge an arr d aches an ing dish. Drain pe ing ain rem th wi kle sprin pastry and then nnamon. Bake 15 mi cin of bit a d an r ga su to am cre and sour utes. Mix egg yolks of bit a kle rin Sp er top. gether and pour ov re ke 30 minutes mo Ba . ain ag n mo cinna o als n Serve warm. Ca until custard is set. n. pa in a 9x13 double up and bake

Entrepreneurs Wanted! Owning your own business in Eastern Broward County shouldn’t be just another pipe dream. It all starts with finding the perfect location, the ideal store front, an area with plenty of foot traffic, future growth potential and an affordable price. When you’re planning on buying, renting or selling retail space... Amber Closes The Deal! There’s one commercial real estate consultant who can help you in your search for the perfect retail locale.

Amber Taylor Multi Family Investment Specialist

Office: 954.862.7100 Cell: 305.763.7131 ambercloses@gmail.com www.castellihomes.com

July 2014

The Islander

CROSSWORD Sunning by the Solution on page 18

Seawall Reading List It’s Summer. Bring on the days of lounging on the dock or catching some rays with your feet in the sand. It is finally the time of year when I can grab my book and relax out back along the seawall watching the ducks pass and the mullet splash in the canal. This month we’re gonna catch up on the latest thrillers so grab that cold bottle of Dog Fish Ale and start seawall surfing.

killers the Women’s Murder Club has ever faced. The women have no choice but to find and stop this killer before she finds them.

The Target

BY STUART WOODS

(Will Robie Series #3)

BY DAVID BALDACCI

Across

Down

1. Help at a heist 5. In a snit 9. Weep 12. Surf's sound 13. Is beneficial 14. Brown, e.g. 15. Drives 17. Serve to be re-served 18. Sylvester, to Tweety 19. ___ -nous 21. A lot 24. High school breakout 26. Modus operandi 27. Whoop 29. Kind of salad 33. Mouth piece 34. "So long" 36. Unruly crowd 37. Not busy 39. Proceeds 40. Bossy remark? 41. Roll call calls 43. Like some milk 45. Pursue 48. Spell-off 49. Cut down 50. Sworn statement 56. Make known 57. Pursue 58. Spare change? 59. Meddle 60. Overly sentimental 61. Purpose

1. Escort's offering 2. "You stink!" 3. Have something 4. Played out 5. Squabble 6. Meal source 7. Bar order 8. Museum Folkwang locale 9. Sediment 10. Completed 11. Memory unit 16. Chekhov title character 20. After-tax amount 21. Night fliers 22. Give 23. Dittography, e.g. 24. Handle 25. Congeal 28. Barely beat 30. BB's and bullets 31. Hip 32. Reed section member 35. Stitched 38. Functioned as 42. Brewer's need 44. Qualifying rounds 45. Fella 46. Prince of Wales, e.g. 47. Off 48. Two-wheeler 51. Small number 52. Late ___ 53. Through 54. Tick off 55. Golf ball prop

Don’t Be A Fool!

When You've had Too Much to Drink — Swallow Your Pride and Call for a FREE Ride! Don't get behind that wheel. If you even suspect you might be too drunk to drive, call Sal's Towing and we will tow you and your vehicle to your home in Broward County for free 24 hours a day, 365 days a year — provided you call us before it's too late! Call us before being stopped by police or causing an accident. Your vehicle must also be in working condition.

Save A Life Founded & Sponsored by Sal’s Towing

954.566.5155

SAVING LIVES SINCE 1983!

No one ever said being president was easy. There are times when you have to make tough decisions, knowing that if something doesn’t work it could be devastating for everyone. When the president has the chance to take down a global menace, it seems like a nobrainer. However, if the mission isn’t successful, not only will he be impeached but the country will suffer. With no one else to turn to, the president looks to Will Robie and his partner Jessica Reel. If anyone can pull off this mission, they can. Unfortunately, there are other people in high-power positions who don’t trust them. While they intend to help the duo succeed in their mission, their plan is for Will and Jessica not to survive.

Everything to Lose BY ANDREW GROSS

Hilary Cantor has hit a low point in her life. She has lost her job and her husband has left her alone to care for her son, who has Asperger’s. While driving along a back road, the car in front of Hilary veers off the road and crashes into a tree. Hilary rushes to help. She finds the driver dead and a bag on the floor with a half-million dollars inside. Hilary has a choice to make. The money could mean so much to her and her son, and in one instant Hilary makes a decision that changes their lives forever. Hilary finds herself in the middle of a night- mare involving a 20-year-old murder case, a woman who has lost everything to Superstorm Sandy and a powerful man who will keep his secrets at any cost. That money was meant to keep secrets buried forever. Now will Hilary pay the price of the stories getting out?

Unlucky 13

BY JAMES PATTERSON & MAXINE PAETRO

The Women’s Murder Club members finally have some peace in their lives. San Francisco Detective Lindsay Boxer is enjoying the family life. With a brandnew baby, a job she loves, great friends and a husband who is a dream, it seems nothing could burst her happy little bubble. But Lindsay is quickly brought back to reality when the FBI sends her a picture of one of the most dangerous

Carnal Curiosity (Stone Barrington Series #29)

When the high-class Manhattan crowd is the target of multiple crimes, Stone Barrington somehow finds himself caught in the middle as a material witness. Together with his former partner, Dino Bacchetti, they set out to find who is committing these crimes and figure out how to stop them. In the world of security and fraud, vital information is given only to a select few. Sometimes, with every step the wealthy take to protect themselves, they set themselves up for an even larger disaster. As Stone and Dino move closer to finding out who is behind the crimes, it becomes clear that Stone is in deeper than he ever imagined.

The Final Cut BY CATHERINE COULTER & J. T. ELLISON

Catherine Coulter has been writing best-selling thrillers for years. “The Final Cut” is the first book in a new series. The stories are all internationally based, but the hero, Nicholas Drummond, is an American who was raised in the United Kingdom. Drummond has recently been named Scotland Yard’s chief inspector. While on his way to the United States, he hears that his colleague, Elaine York – who was in charge of priceless jewels at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York – has been murdered. To top it off, a rare diamond has been stolen. Special Agents Lacey Sherlock and Dillon Savich, heroes from Coulter’s FBI series, join forces with Drummond to help find an international thief known as the Fox. The Fox is desperate to give the diamond to the man who wants it so badly. He will stop at nothing and hurt anyone who gets in his way. Along with his partner, FBI Special Agent Mike Caine, Drummond has a tough case to solve if he wants to stay on top.

Secret Assault BY DON HELIN

The National Security Advisor, Gen. Aaron Hightower, is headed into the relaxing life of retirement. He is just leaving the celebration when he is shot and killed by a Vietnamese assassin. When the assassin is hit by a truck and killed, it leaves many unanswered questions for Col. Zack Kelly and his partner, Lt. Col. Rene Garcia. This is the sixth Army leader attacked in recent months. Why is someone trying to kill off military leaders? Who will be next? Before they can find any answers, two more military retirees are murdered and the plot thickens even deeper as it suddenly becomes personal for Kelly.

The Islander

July 2014

The Islander

Ask Miss Manors Last month, a concerned reader wanted to know what to do about her amazing boyfriend who gave not-so-amazing gifts. We told her to get over herself. This month’s column begins with a reader who thinks he might be that boyfriend.

Dear Miss Manors: I really enjoyed reading your helpful column recently in The Islander. I could use your help though, because I think I might be the boyfriend that "Disappointed" wrote about. Not long ago, my girlfriend noticed some clove-flavored LifeSavers in a store and remarked "Wow", those are hard to find and I love clove. Her birthday was just around the corner, so I went back and bought a 24-pack for her birthday. (And BTW, it was a drugstore, but they have nice stuff). Last year I bought her four bottles of the shampoo she liked but wouldn’t buy at the grocery store because she thought they were too expensive. They were from the Pharmacy Department, so now I'm worried that it's my girlfriend that wrote. Anyway, I know I might be a little dense when it comes to what she wants, but you know how we guys are, it just gets confusing. I liked your idea of forgetting the gifts. Do you think I might be safer if I just bought her something nice for no special reason now and then, or maybe just take her out for a nice dinner?

Signed, Worried, but Anonymous for Now

Dear Worried, Gifting is more of an art than a science. While “Disappointed” from last month’s column lacked grace as a gift-getter, your girlfriend may treasure the fact that you notice these small, random wants of hers. You know your girlfriend best. Does she appear unhappy after unwrapping your tokens of affection? Does she seem to be putting on a show of gratitude instead of spontaneous combustion from surprise? If so, then maybe it’s time to have The Talk. Like everything else in a relationship, the level of attention and financial investment in gifts is a matter of discussion and negotiation. Sometimes the best method is the most direct. I suggest coming right out and asking her if she thinks you’re a good gift-giver. You want to let her know that you want her to know how special she is to you everyday but especially on those extra-special special occasions. Then follow the conversation wherever it takes you. If the two of you like the idea of abandoning the exchange of gifts, go forth and be satisfied. However, if you decide to up your gift game, there are lots of fun ways to become a better gifter whether it’s on the crafty side (Google “Pinterest”) or the extravagant side (Google “Kimye”) The fact that you’ve written in with this question shows you already have the foundation of being a good

gifter (and a good boyfriend): a genuine interest in the experience of the other person.

Dear Miss Manors, I heard Wilton Manors is a vacation home haven for celebrities. Is this true? Is there a map of the stars’ homes available?

Sincerely, Not-a-Paparazzo Dear Not-a-Paparazzo, We may not have a huge Hollywood sign at the foot of the James Dean Bridge, but we do have a few wellknowns who like to call Wilton Manors home. I’ve recently been informed that Rocky Marciano once lived on NW 24th Street, Olympic swimmer Johnny Weismuller spent his retirement years living in the River Bend, professional body builder Dayana Cadeau resides on the Island, local legend Woody Woodbury is a resident and Styx bass-player Ricky Lynn Phillips had a resort home here. Rumor has it that we’ve had a few famous visitors as well like fashion designer Richie Rich who has been spotted several times at George’s Alibi as well as comedienne Sarah Silverman who has been spotted dining on the drive with her dad who’s a local. Wayne Huizenga has been seen having Breakfast at the Quality Diner and Sandra Bullock has been spotted rolling in the gutter at Manor Lanes. But I am not aware of any available map.

Dear Miss Manors, I just caught on to Game of Thrones, so my boyfriend and I spent almost 40 hours binge watching seasons 1 through 3. We then decided to take a break from television. But somewhere around the 48 hour mark, I was overcome by a feeling of emptiness and longing. Nearly two weeks later, a friend of mine convinced me to try out

Orange is the New Black on Netflix. Now that we’ve finished Season 2, I have that same feeling of, dare I say, despair. While I don’t want to spend my life streaming amazing content, I just want more and more of these shows. What should I do?

Signed, The Unabashed Binge Watcher Dear Unabashed, Binge watching is like a summer romance. Sweet, intense, affirming, H-O-T, and always all too short. Actually, binge watching is like rolling on Molly. You’ve been dropping the GO from HBO, thizzing on the Flix, making a cuddle puddle on your couch and entering a world where you wonder whether you’d make it better as a citizen of King’s Landing or as a Wildling north of The Wall. By the way, are you a Piper, a Taystee, a Nicky, or God forbid a Pornstache? Unfortunately, this is a problem I’ve yet to solve for myself. There is almost nothing better than settling in with someone who shares your taste, spending three days in your sofa nest, and stopping only for pee breaks and to walk around so blood clots don’t form in your legs. But when there isn’t another episode left to stream, the low gets way low because we are dying to know WHAT’S GOING TO HAPPEN NEXT?!!!!!!!!! So, you have two choices: 1) Go old-fashioned and only watch one new episode a week or 2) Enjoy the binge, and then go cold turkey. Fill the emptiness inside with sunshine, days at the beach, gardening, and (for the sake of goodness) take the dogs for a damn walk. If you have unresolved drama, general life questions, or nagging need-toknows about life in Wilton Manors/South Florida, don’t hesitate to write.

Do you have a question for Miss Manors? Email them to missmanors.theislander@gmail.com or tweet @MissManors.

CROSSWORD SOLUTION Crossword puzzle on page 16

July 2014

The Islander

Home Sweet Hut 2014 Island Real Estate Update

610 Tennis Club Dr Apt 407 Fort Lauderdale 2 beds, 2 baths, 1,008 sq ft Built in 1971 SOLD $120,000 136 NE 19th Ct # 219-F Wilton Manors 1 bed, 1 bath, 750 sq ft Built in 1971 Sold $71,000 7 Middlesex Dr Wilton Manors 2 beds, 1 bath, 3,075 sq ft lot Built in 1963 Sold $285,000 529 NE 25th St Wilton Manors 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,700 sq ft Built in 1949 Sold, $390,000 2632 NE 16th Ave Wilton Manors 3 beds, 3 baths, 1,686 sqft 8,450 sqft lot Built in 1953 Sold, $307,5000 3001 NE 3rd Ave Wilton Manors 3 beds, 2 baths, 8,124 sqft lot Built in 1961 Sold, $243,000 2660 NE 9th Ave Wilton Manors 1 bed, 1 bath, 7,563 sqft lot Built in 1942 Sold, $204,800 3036 NE 3rd Ave Wilton Manors

2 beds, 1 bath, 7,431 sq ft lot Built in 1962 Sold, $240,000

NE 14th Ave, Apt 300 Wilton Manors SOLD: $415,000

2948 NW 6th Ter Wilton Manors 4 beds, 2 baths, Built in 1957 Sold, $390,000 300 NE 19th Ct # 114-N Wilton Manors 2 beds, 2 baths, Built in 1973 Sold, $127,500

1620 NE 27th Dr, Wilton Manors SOLD: $375,000

2900 NW 10th Ave Wilton Manors 3 beds, 2 baths, 7,368 sq ft lot Built in 1988 Sold, $455,000

1311 NE 18th St, Poinsettia Heights SOLD: $135,200

101 Almar Dr Wilton Manors 3 beds, 2 baths, 8,541 sqft lot Built in 1955 Sold, $440,500 2758 NE 8th Ave Wilton Manors 2 beds, 2.5 baths,636 sq ft lot Built in 2006 Sold $237,000

2224 NE 19th Ave, Wilton Manors SOLD: $560,000

610 Tennis Club Dr APT 402 Tennis Clubs 2 beds, 2 baths, Built in 1971 Sold, $140,000 2301 Wilton Dr # R213 Wilton Manors 2 beds, 2.5 baths, Built in 2007 Sold, $355,000

905 NE 28th St Unit 103 Wilton Manors 1 bed, 1 bath, 540 sqft Built in 1979 Sold, $74,900

1422 NE 17th St Poinsettia Heights 3 beds, 2.5 baths, 4,379 sqft lot Built in 2006 Sold, $317,700

1125 NW 30th Ct Unit 6 Wilton Manors 2 beds, 1 bath, 900 sq ft Built in 1965 Sold, $90,000

1855 NE 15th Ave Poinsettia Heights 2 beds, 1.5 baths, 725 sq ft lot Built in 1986 Sold, $187,500

1425 NE 27th St Wilton Manors 2 beds, 2 baths 7,501 sq ft lot Built in 1958 Sold, $410,000

1441 NE 17th Way Poinsettia Heights 2 beds, 1 bath, 6,759 sq ft lot Built in 1950 Sold, $269,000

2601 NE 14th Ave Unit 308 Oakland Park 2 beds, 2 baths, 1,680 sq ft Built in 2005 Sold, $315,000

1806 NE 20th St Poinsettia Heights 2 beds, 2 baths, 6,603 sq ft lot Built in 1954 Sold $401,100

824 NW 29th St Wilton Manors 2 beds, 2 baths, 7,143 sqft lot Built in 1958 Sold, $170,500

671 NE 34th St. Oakland Park 3 Bd, 2 Bth Sold, $312,700

1517 NE 18th Ave Poinsettia Heights 3 beds, 1 bath, 6,747 sqft lot Built in 1950 Sold, $290,000 2040 NE 21st Ct, Wilton Manors SOLD: $625,000

1604 NE 14th Ter Poinsettia Heights 2 beds, 2 baths, 6,005 sqft lot Built in 1961 Sold, $245,000

3001 NE 3rd Ave Wilton Manors 3Bd, 2 Bth Built 1961 Sold $243,600 3064 NE 13th Ave Oakland Park 2Bd, 1 Bth Sold, $45,000 624 NW 26th St Wilton Manors 3 Bd, 2 Bth Sold, $354,000

The Local Real Estate Market is Hot! Thinking of buying? Selling? Now is the time! Wilton Manors continues to show its desirability to both local and new arrivals alike. Offering the excitement of a city with the essence of a village. Single family home prices continue to rise. What is your homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s value? Contact us for a market analysis of your home and neighborhood. Lance Zerega, Broker Associate Gabrielle DiTommaso, Sales Associate Douglas A. Sibert, P.A., Sales Associate

www.TeamZDS.com Or call: (954) 440-2300

Visit online:

Venezia at Las Olas 111 S.E. 8th Avenue, Suite 1 â&#x20AC;˘ Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

July 2014

The Islander