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Miss Adventure takes an electric bike ride headed north on A1A. She starts off at the Royal Blues Hotel in Deerfield Beach, stops for brunch (of course) and meets a few adorable sea turtles.

Take a trip back in time at the 25th annual Florida Renaissance Festival at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach. Celebrate the era thought of as a cultural renewal and rebirth.

AN URBAN ADVENTURE

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THE RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

PHOTO BY JIM MATHIE

Sunset at the 7th Annual Two Georges at the Cove Billfish Tournament

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There’s more than fish under the sea. Check out Jim Mathie’s monthly column to learn about all the treasure he and his crew have found.

Year-round golf and dining al fresco are two of the great pleasures in living in our summer-allyear-round paradise. Deer Creek has both and is is a hidden gem in our town.

It’s difficult when we reverse roles with our aging parents—often becoming their caretakers as they age. It’s a common phenomenon and here are some tips for dealing with this difficult time.

A comprehensive guide to dining in our area— with great spots for a romantic evening for two to where to get a quick bite. Either way, we’ve got you covered.

Deerfield Beach is happening. This month we feature photos from The Festival of the Arts, the Cool Wheels Car Show, dancing on the beach, the Two Georges at the Cove Billfish Tournament and an impressive celebration of Martin Luther King Day.

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On the Cover

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BY SUSAN ROSSER

“You’re Gonna Make it After All” AS 2016 DREW TO A CLOSE IT SEEMED AS IF so many talented stars were being taken from us too early. Many of those deaths hit some people particularly hard. And even though we don’t personally know these celebrities, their work often affects us in profound ways.

(Which is why art is important, but let’s go there another day.)

For me, that sort of blow came in early 2017 with the death of Mary Tyler Moore. Her ground-breaking 1970s television sit-com is hands-down, my all time favorite. For days after her passing, the image of her as she lightheartedly tossed her beret into the air on a Minneapolis street corner during the show’s opening sequence would just pop into my mind.

And the theme song with its optimistic lyrics of “you’re gonna make it after all,” played like an anthem in my head.

The “Mary Tyler Moore” show was hilarious, but it also tackled topics of real importance.

In the show, Tyler Moore plays Mary Richards, a trail-blazing, single, career-minded, woman with a clumsy humor, and an air of confidence dipped in humility.

I was just a young girl when the show was first televised, but I watched it anyway, every Saturday night—typically with some potato chips and onion dip. I suppose, a lot of the messaging went over my head. But later, I watched the re-runs and Mary’s goofy brand of humor and the strength she derived from her friendships with other women and coworkers while being fiercely independent was not lost on me.

My mother raised three daughters and I know—mainly because she drilled it into us—how important she thought it was for her daughters to pursue a professional career. She wanted us all to know that no matter what, we

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could stand on our own two feet. For millions of American women of that era, Mary Richards was the embodiment of that message.

There is a famous scene in the show when Mary discovers her male predecessor at the television news show she produces earned $50 per week more that she did. When she confronts her boss and asks why, he answers “because he was a man.”

As a professional woman who started out in the mid-80s, it’s easy to take all of the opportunities that life has presented to me for granted. When Tyler Moore passed away recently, I went back and watched a few of my favorite episodes.

Seeing Mary Richards again after all these years reminded me of how far I have come as well as women in general.

As a television character, Mary Richards was an artful blend of many American women of her day. She had strengths and flaws, but worked to be better. The show’s effort to highlight social issues of the day were woven into the stories of work and life just as issues of our days surround us as we make breakfast, get the kids to school and satisfy demanding clients.

Mary Richards surely inspired other strong fictional TV female characters from Maude to Alicia Florrick.

These days, I’ve traded my potato chips and onion dip for sauvignon blanc and a nice brie.

Life for American women is dramatically better than it was back in the 1970s and perhaps we can credit a small part of those advancements to the “Mary Tyler Moore” show.

I think we just might make it after all.

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AN $85,000 DONATION HAS ALLOWED DEERFIELD ISLAND PARK TO BEGIN RENOVATIONS

Dan West, Director, Broward County Parks and Recreation; Katherine Hendrickson, Manager and Naturalist, Deerfield Island Park; Sasha Moon, Manager of Corporate Philanthropy, JM Family; Ira Wechterman, President, Friends of Deerfield Island Park

JM Family Enterprises, Inc. has committed $85,000 to enhance Deerfield Island Park and make it more accessible to the community year round.

On Jan. 15, JM Family presented Ira Wechterman, president of Friends of Deerfield Island Park, a check for $45,000, which will be used to construct an ADA-compliant walkway to accommodate individuals with special needs. The second installment of the contribution, which will be presented later this year, will be put towards transforming the existing structure on the island into a year-round, climate-controlled nature center.

In addition to JM Family’s donation, the volunteer-based organization Friends of Deerfield Island Park raised $8,500 to supply the nature center and outdoor pavilion with new seating and an indoor/outdoor projector for educational presentations. Though only two years old, the volunteer group has been active in promoting Deerfield Island Park as one of northern Broward County’s best-kept secrets. Only accessible by ferry, Deerfield Island Park offers an array of recreational activities, from kayaking in its surrounding Intracoastal Waterway to hiking through its half-mile nature trail.

A free ferry to the island departs from Pioneer Park (217 N.E. Fifth Ave., Deerfield Beach). The shuttles run at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.

The last shuttle leaves the island at 3:30 p.m. Shuttles take approximately 20 minutes.

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DEERFIELD BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL PASSION PROJECT RAISES NEARLY $3,000 FOR AUTISM

The Deerfield Beach Middle School Passion Project 8th grade team of James Kassis, Chase Doerfler and Fahim Islam partnered with Norcrest Elementary School to raise money for the Dan Marino Foundation, which serves children with autism. The group participated in the Dan Marino Foundation WalkAbout Autism on Saturday, Jan. 21, and raised almost $3000 for the cause. The group, which had a team of over 75 people, plans to host additional events, including a bingo night and volleyball tournament on the Dan Marino Campus in Fort Lauderdale, to create social opportunities between the students.

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Saint Ambrose Catholic Church and School Friday Fish Fry

Saint Ambrose Catholic Church and School will host their third annual Lenten Fish Fry. The menu includes beer-battered cod, Syracuse salt potatoes and homemade coleslaw.

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Charlie Daniels & Marshall Tucker

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WHEN: Mar. 18. Doors open 6pm; show starts 7pm.

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Billy Ocean has hit the number one spot on pop charts worldwide, including the U.S., Australia, Germany, Holland and the U.K. Born in Trinidad, Billy settled in London’s East End when just seven years old. The calypso-crazy kid soon got turned on to soul singers like Otis Redding and Sam Cooke, as well as pop groups like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Thus, his style is a mixture of soulful R&B, and catchy pop. Taylor Dayne also racked up an impressive list of hits in the late 80s and early 90s, including his number one singles “Tell It to My Heart,” “Love Will Lead You Back” and “Prove Your Love to Me.” WHEN: Mar. 17 at 8pm COST: Ticket prices are $35 - $95 on ticketmaster.com

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After a hugely successful 2016, with over 110 shows across North America, the I Love the 90s Tour will continue its momentum into the new year, making a stop at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater on Mar. 26. The show promises a rotating lineup of some of the 90s’ most iconic acts, including Vanilla Ice, Tone Loc, Rob Base, All-4One and Young MC. The show was hailed by Entertainment Weekly as an “arena-sized dance party,” and described by The Arizona Republic as “a hit-filled trip down memory lane.”

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Bust out your binoculars and pith helmet for this year’s annual Soroptimist fundraising dinner. The theme is—you guessed it— Soroptimist Safari. The dinner, to be held at Hugh’s Catering, promises to be a fun night for all.

“The safari theme really goes with the unique venue. This will be a new experience for a lot of people,” says Soroptimist President, Bim Krutek. The evening will include a silent auction, wine tastings and wine wagons, and for the first time, an open bar (because you wouldn’t want to get thirsty while on safari).

Proceeds from the event will benefit Woodhouse, a non-profit residential treatment facility in Pompano Beach dedicated to helping adults with severe physical and intellectual disabilities and the Soroptimist Education Awards Fund benefiting women and girls.

The Soroptimist Club of Pompano Beach is part of Soroptimist International, a volunteer organization for women whose members work to improve the lives of others, particularly women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.

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A Little Culture Floria Highwaymen Show and Sale

Meet the artists, view their work and purchase your own to take home for a little bit of Florida history.

WHEN: Mar. 19, 10 - 5pm WHERE: Sample-McDougald House, 450 NE 10 St., Pompano Beach COST: $5 per person

Live @ St. Nicholas

The fourth season of the church’s concert series continues with the South Florida Chamber Ensemble.

Wine and cheese reception will follow.

WHEN: Mar. 25, 2017, 4pm WHERE: St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, 1111 E. Sample Road, Pompano Beach COST: By donation (suggested donation of $10) at the door.

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South Florida Crawfish Festival

The fourth annual South Florida Crawfish Festival, presented by CrawDebauchery, will celebrate all things New Orleans.

“We’ll offer everything that the great city represents — the love of food, music and good times,” said the event founder and organizer Don Matthews. “We’re going to bring an authentic New Orleans experience to South Florida.”

The two-day event will include a Gumbo Rumble, Krewe Competition, massive crawfish boil, art vendors, a variety of cajun food and a hardwood dance floor for swing dancers.

There will also be a kid’s zone with crawfish races, face painting and jugglers. Eight live music performances will include rocking bands such as The Revivalists, Chubby Carrier, Maggie Koerner and the Suitcase Junket, among others.

WHEN: Apr. 1-2 WHERE: Pompano Beach Amphitheater Field, 1806 N.E. Sixth St., Pompano Beach

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Elvis Tribute

As part of the City of Pompano Beach’s Winter Concert Series, Dean Morin will perform an Elvis tribute, covering the 50s, movie years, comeback and Vegas concerts.

WHEN: Mar. 8; doors open at 6:30pm; show starts at 7:30pm WHERE: Herb Skolnick Community Center COST: $14 For more information call 954-786-4111

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Monthly Events Saturdays Green Market Pompano Beach

Green Market Pompano Beach is a locallyproduced open-air market featuring the best of local fruits and vegetables, baked goods, fresh seafood, gourmet teas and coffee, specialty food items, as well as homemade crafts, healthrelated products and live music.

WHEN: Every Saturday through April, 9am - 2pm WHERE: In front of Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 N.E. First St., Pompano Beach Visit pompanobeachgreenmarket. com or call 954-786-7824 for more information.

Fresh Air with Byrd at BaCa

FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAY BIMONTHLY 7 - 8pm / $15 Fresh Air with Byrd, a bimonthly writing workshop for all levels of writers and performers. Richard “Byrd” Wilson is an award-winning poet and public speaker.

Artists looking to improve their poems, songs, stories and delivery are encouraged to attend this workshop. Classes can be taken sequentially or individually. Byrd gives instruction and inspiration

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Old Town Untapped

FIRST FRIDAYS AT BACA 6 - 10pm / FREE Fun-filled event featuring beer tastings, food trucks, live music, vendors and art exhibits at BaCa.

WHEN: Mar. 17, 7pm WHERE: The Great Lawn,

Corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvds.

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Deerfield Beach’s Movies in the Park, “The Secret Life of Pets”

through writing challenges, group critiques and a cohesive and succinct lesson plan.

Attendees are provided free entrance to Lyrics Lab, which follows.

Lyrics Lab at BaCa

FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAY BIMONTHLY 8 - 11pm / $10 Lyrics Lab is a unique, no-ego, open-mic night every first and third Wednesday of the month from 8 to 11 p.m. Bring your latest work — poems, verse, songs, lyrics and beats — to share in an intimate space with renowned hosts and poets, accompanied by a twopiece house band. Interested in performing? Arrive early to get your name on the list. Full bar with drinks starting at $4.

This month will feature “The Secret Life of Pets.” Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy a night at the movies in the park, under the stars.

Concessions as well as “glow” items will be available for purchase.

WHEN: Friday, Mar. 10, 7pm WHERE: Villages of Hillsboro Park, 4111 N.W. Sixth St., Deerfield Beach

Pompano’s Music Under the Stars

SECOND FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH WHEN: Mar. 10, 7pm WHERE: The Great Lawn, Corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvds.

For more information visit pompanobeachfl.gov or call 954-786-4111.

Pompano’s Movies on the Lawn - “Finding Dory” THIRD FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets and popcorn for a family-friendly, free movie night on the Great Lawn. This month’s featured movie is “Finding Dory.”

COST: FreeTuesday Night Beach Dances

Trumpet player Johnny Vincent has been performing nearly every Tuesday night in Deerfield Beach for over three decades. In the 1950s and 60s, Vincent played trumpet with Gene Krupa and in Dick Clark’s “Cavalcade of the Stars.”

Vincent will set up to play in the main beach parking lot in Deerfield Beach for listeners to enjoy and dancers to dance.

WHEN: Tuesdays, Mar. 7, 14, 21 & 28, 7 - 9pm WHERE: Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 S.E. 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach COST: Free

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O N T H E WAT E R F RO N T

Found Treasure

BY JIM “CHIEFY” MATHIE

IT’S BEEN SAID “ONE MAN’S JUNK IS another man’s treasure,” and this couldn’t have been more profound than at the Pompano Beach/Lighthouse Point Nautical Flea Market held this past January. In addition to offering a plethora of top-notch marine products and boats, this annual event finds neighbors and friends cleaning out their garages to sell their “junk” to friends and neighbors.

This year, to sell my stuff, I shared a booth with Arilton Pavan from Dixie Divers in Deerfield Beach. Besides a variety of used fins, wet suits and masks, my best seller was a large assortment of anchors. Priced anywhere from $10 to $50, some of these anchors still had the sticker on them.

I do my best work underwater, so this pile of anchors represented a year’s accumulation of found treasures from the sea. Selling these anchors puts cash in my pocket and removes a hazard to the reef where they were found. Most of the time, the anchors had lodged under a portion of the reef, and the boaters had to cut the line, leaving behind the line, chain and anchor, and causing damage to the reef. It is unlawful to anchor on the reef. Boaters are advised to find

a sand area using a sounder and to drop anchor in that location.

Finding these anchors this past year got me thinking about the many items my crew and I have found over the years. There are plenty of lobster snares, tickle sticks and nets found, as well as a wide variety of masks, snorkels, fins, and weight belts. And of course, a large assortment of fishing rods and reels, some brand new and still operational.

Some of the real treasure has been cash — a $10 bill, found on the reef by John Strunk last year. As he was drifting along the reef looking for lobster, he found a perfectly good $10 bill — wet, but completely spendable after drying out.

But John’s most intriguing find was a handgun under the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier. My crew and I (known as the “Chiefy Crew”) were under the pier a few months ago, reinstalling the underwater camera there, when John looked to the east and spotted the handgun partially buried beneath the sand. It had been down there for a while, locked in the open position without bullets. It was turned over to a Sheriff’s Deputy, but it’s not something you find every day under a fishing pier.

But the best find so far, this year, was in January, when we were diving on the Lady Go Diver boat out of Deerfield Beach. Chiefy crew member Jack Harari found a brand new KOAH speargun with a GoPro camera attached to it. The total value was close to $1,000. The owner had lost it three weeks prior, and it was the speargun’s first time ever in the water. The good news is that the owner was reunited with his speargun and Jack received a nice reward.

One could say finding all this treasure under the sea has its benefits, but it’s really about the adventure, which is its own special “treasure.”

ABOVE found money FAR LEFT The “Chiefy Crew” LEFT the gun found under the sea

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DOWN TO BUSINESS

18 Holes and Lunch THE DEER CREEK GOLF COURSE in Deerfield Beach is an 18-hole championship golf course replete with: a multi-million dollar, Key-West style clubhouse, fully stocked golf pro shop, comfortable locker rooms, a grille with outdoor patio seating, driving range, practice putting area, chipping greens and luxurious banquet and wedding facilities.

The privately-owned club opened in 1971 and has a proud history hosting many prestigious professional and amateur golf tournaments, including the LPGA Tour’s Mazda Classic every year from 1979-1984, hosted qualifying for the 2003 USGA Senior Open Championship and the 2002 USGA Amateur Championship.

Deer Creek is open to the general public but also offers annual, residential, seasonal and weekday memberships. The course was designed by world-renowned architect Arthur Hills, where he crafted plush, undulated, rolling greens not typical of South Florida. The championship signature course underwent renovations by Hills in 1994 and 2004.

The golf pro shop is stocked with the latest designer gear and is staffed with knowledgeable PGA professionals. It has been awarded “Merchandiser of the Year” by the South Florida PGA. The Deer Creek Grille has views of the pristine golf course and waterfall. The restaurant has outdoor patio seating, with beautiful garden and waterfalls views.

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The club also hosts two golf schools. PGA and LPGA golf professionals offer full-service, private and group lessons, plus weekly clinics.

The current owner DCGC Properties, LLC purchased the club in 2014. DCGC General Manager Marty Martinez says the opportunity to own his own golf course after working at golf courses for over 45 years was the inspiration behind buying the club. Martinez has now operated the DCGC for the past 26 years.

When asked what makes him so passionate about running a golf club he writes “the desire to please guests and work with fellow employees and a love of the game of golf.”

While running a golf club in sunny South Florida may seem like a dream job, it has its challenges, “keeping demand strong in a weak economy in a struggling industry” is the most difficult part of his job says Martinez. But the most rewarding part is “having a great day where everything goes well – happy golfers, diners and staff.”

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G E T PSYC H E D

Role Reversal

TIPS FOR COPING WITH AGING PARENTS

BY DR. JILL SELBACH

MANY OF US GREW UP THINKING OUR PARENTS HAD ALL THE answers, were strong, productive people on whom we could rely.

You get older, have family of your own and before you know it, you notice how your parents are aging. Not you, just your parents, of course! You may notice they are developing physical ailments, chronic health conditions or their memory is beginning to slip.

Twenty-two million families have in-home care provided by family members for aging parents, according to the US Administration on Aging. This is a significant portion of the population which includes adult children, spouses, and other relatives.

Emotional Aspects of Caregiving It is very difficult when the roles in the family reverse. The child becomes the caregiver of the parent and the parent takes on child-like qualities. Conditions such as mental illness, dementia, mild cognitive impairment and chronic health issues make aging parents reliant upon adult children. It is not unusual for these

illnesses to cause the parent to become angry and even abusive to caregivers at times. Even though caregivers are aware that this behavior stems from a disease process, it often packs an emotional punch.

Stress levels rise when adult children are caring for their parents. Depression and anxiety can become by products of this.

Becoming a caregiver for a parent may be a lengthy journey.

Physical health can be good for years while the mind deteriorates.

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Children can grow to resent parents who are resistant to the care they are receiving or the changes they are making for the aging parent. The parent you know and love can seem to disappear before your eyes making the relationship difficult and the reality sad to face.

Keeping Family Relationships Strong If you have not entered this stage yet, speak to your parents and siblings about how your parent’s affairs are to be handled and how caregivers will be put into place or how siblings or other family will participate in their care. Caring for aging parents can solidify family and sibling relationships or cause major riffs in them at a time when caregivers need the most support. There is no clear path guiding who should do what, no roadmap for how siblings should interact as mature adults. While some families are able to work out differences, many others struggle.

Siblings are often faced with unresolved feelings from childhood.

Every person in a family will handle viewing their parents age and coping with their death differently. An array of emotions are normal to experience during this time. You may seek approval, forgiveness, love or to be seen as responsible. These feelings may dictate how you interact with your parents and siblings. A sense of competition may surface or feelings of a threat to your position in the family.

Saving Your Sanity And Theirs Set realistic goals and know your limitations. Not everyone is cut out for this job. There are many ways to participate in the care of your parent. Make sure to talk about worst case scenarios. The death of a spouse or partner, losing the ability to drive, financial concerns can cause isolation and withdrawal. Maintaining social contact and keeping physically and mentally active are extremely important as we age. This stimulation is extremely important to ward off depression and cognitive decline. There are centers in Broward and Palm Beach County that provide services to seniors.

It is helpful to get a professional assessment of your parent’s condition by a neurologist, psychologist or geriatric care manager to get recommendations as to what the needs of your parent(s) are and recommendations for the future.

Dr. Jill Selbach is a licensed clinical psychologist. For more information visit drjillselbach.com or call 954-618-8412.

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URBAN ADVENTURES

E-Bikes & Sea Turtles

BY MISS-ADVENTURE

SINCE LAST MONTH I MADE THE LONG TREK OUT TO Homestead, FL to visit the Coral Castle, I thought this month I’d do something a little more local. As I pondered the myriad things to do around Pompano and Deerfield, I remembered my mom (the quirky woman who who gave me my freespirited side) telling me about this amazing bike ride she took along A1A to Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Whenever she visits Florida, my mom gets all decked out in her spandex shorts, hot-pink fanny pack and visored helmet, rents a beach cruiser and gets out to bike in the Gold Coast sunshine. Last March she sent me pictures of the sea turtles she saw at Gumbo Limbo. Her nature-inspired bike ride sounded pretty

If you go Two electric bikes are available for rent at the Royal Blues Hotel at 45 N.E. 21 Ave. in Deerfield Beach. Call 954-857-2929 to reserve them. Bikes are also available at E-Bikes Florida in Mizner Park (348 Esplanade #56a, Boca Raton). The cost per bike is: $25 for one hour; $45 for two hours; or $75 for a full day.

The Boca Beach House is located at 887 E. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton. Visit BocaBeachHouse.com or call 561-826-8850 for more information.

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is located at 1801 North Ocean Blvd.. Boca Raton. Entry is a suggested $5 donation. Visit gumbolimbo.org or call 561-544-8605 for more information.

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nice, but I’m a bit of an adrenaline junkie, so I tried to think of a way to spice it up a little.

That’s when I remembered seeing a hippie riding an electric bike. When I first saw him, I was perplexed; he whipped by so fast for a skinny dude, yet his feet were completely still. He wasn’t even pedaling. When it occurred to me that he was riding an electric bike, I said “Whoa. What a cheater’s way to ride a bike.”

A year passed, but the image of that hippie, cruising at top speed, his unwashed locks and sherpa-inspired sweater blowing in the wind behind him, imprinted itself into my mind and suddenly resurfaced as I pondered my next Urban Adventure. So, I set out to find some electric bikes for rent. I located two at the Royal Blues Hotel in Deerfield Beach.

I had never ridden an electric bike before, so was a little giddy as Jason, the hotel’s receptionist, plugged in the hefty battery pack which slides onto the bike on a rack behind the back wheel. On the handlebar, three little lights (one green, one yellow, one red) flashed and lit up, indicating the bike was powered up and ready to go. I suddenly felt like he had strapped on some sort of rocket booster.

“Are you ready, are you ready?” he asked as I mounted the bike and he twisted the throttle to show me how to kick on the power. The bike propelled quicker than I thought and I nearly swerved into the wall of the parking garage. I laughed, narrowly missing it, and made a quick turn, then biked a few laps around the lot. I gave the throttle a little power to test it out and suddenly felt like a five[CONTINUED ON PAGE 28]

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year-old again, riding my Barbie bike without training wheels for the first time. It was exhilarating.

I pulled out of the lot, went west to A1A and began the ride north toward Boca. A1A has a convenient, smooth bike lane for miles, so it was the perfect place to press the e-bike to the max. I was surprised at how fast it went. I made the mistake of wearing long, dangly gold earrings, which flew back in the wind like floppy dog ears. The ocean air whipped my face and my sweater lifted from my back, flapping behind me like a Superwoman cape.

We passed the Boca inlet park (a perfect spot for a picnic and to watch boats leaving the inlet), admired multi-billion dollar mansions and luxury yachts along the Intracoastal waterway and made our way to South Beach Park, which has three swimming beaches and a pagoda. The beach looked inviting, but we were too hungry, so hung a left on Palmetto Park Rd. for a bite.

We had been given a personal recommendation from the chef at the Royal Blues Hotel to go to M&M Thai for lunch (a friendly, family-owned, authentic Thai café), but it was slightly too early, so opted for brunch at the Boca Beach House, which specializes in local, organic produce and seafood.

Home Sweet Home

That day the chef had hand pulled Maryland crab claws for a crab Benedict, had picked organic greens from the restaurant’s backyard garden (arugula, kale, bok choy and Swiss chard) to put in an omelette with goat cheese, and had sautéed some homegrown Brussels sprouts in a balsamic glaze for an omelette with bacon and swiss. In addition, they had three other seafood omelettes: one with local diver’s sea scallops (blackened or grilled), one with soft-shell crab and another with Maine lobster.

The decor is quintessential beach cafe -- baby blue walls, white wicker chairs, pastel accents, nauticalthemed art, placemats and tablecloths with brightly-

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colored fish and a chalkboard with the day’s specials.

While the omelette I ordered came out quite overdone, the hollandaise on my friend’s Benedict a bit separated, and the prices steep (between $17 and $20 for an omelette), I found a forgiving heart based on the inspired ingredients and charming environment.

After brunch, we cruised on up A1A to the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, just a mile north of Palmetto Park Rd. The nature center started as a coastline preservation project in the 1970s and has since grown to include a sea turtle rescue, multiple outdoor aquariums, a boardwalk nature trail, the FAU research center (which guests can observe from an aerial walkway), a gift shop and butterfly garden.

Admission to the center is only a $5 recommended donation and every day at 1pm, a guided tour is given to guests to answer questions.

By far the most memorable part of the Gumbo Limbo experience was seeing two massive loggerhead turtles that were rescued from Florida beaches. One was named Blitzen. He was a 127-pound, 20-year old turtle rescued from Hutchinson Island in December. When rescuers found Blitzen stranded, he was emaciated, malnourished and covered in barnacles. He’s now on antibiotics and a healthy diet and is expected to be freed this summer. The other loggerhead was named Holiday— a 102-pound boy, around 15 -20 years old, found at St. Lucie Power Plant.

Holiday was found with a huge, longline fishing hook in his lower esophagus. It had to be surgically removed.

Now Holiday has a scar on the underside of his neck but is pretty lively. He was swimming in circles around the tank, slapping his fin along the side.

In addition to the large sea turtles, there were tons of baby Green Back turtles, a tortoise, sting rays, sand rays, lobsters, blow fish, lion fish, some fish with fluorescent blue eyes and a whole slew of other marine life to watch.

The coolest thing I find about going to a place like Gumbo Limbo is the sense of awe and wonder I experience as I get a small glimpse into a whole universe I’ve never been privy to and realize how much unexplored magic there is under the ocean. It’s similar to that feeling I get as I peer up at the stars on a clear night or admire a full moon as it rises above the horizon.

I feel like just a minuscule part in a vast system, yet it’s strangely enchanting and invigorating.

Seeing all the creative manifestations of nature — all the vibrant colors and shapes and characters — makes me ponder the bigger questions in life, like “where did all of it come from?” And yet, it makes me not really care at all, merely grateful it all exists. It brings out my inner child, makes life feel a little less dull and puts a few more things on my bucket list, like: get certified in scuba diving, travel to space and rescue some baby sea turtles. Until I have the opportunity to get in a rocket ship though, there’s always the rocket-booster-bicycle, a.k.a. the e-bike.

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THE FLORIDA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 25 YEARS

Fair Play “Yes, for a score of kingdoms you should wrangle, and I would call it fair play.”

— Miranda, “The Tempest,” by William Shakespeare

BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU PHOTOS BY JOE YERKOVICH

The 25th annual Florida Renaissance Festival in Deerfield Beach began Feb. 11, and continues March 4 - 26, every Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to sunset.

The seven-weekend event celebrates the rich European era of the 14th to 17th centuries that witnessed a cultural renewal and rebirth, and paved the way for modern times.

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Themed Weekends

WENCHES MARCH 4 AND 5 Wenches Weekend celebrates the women of the Renaissance with hourglass curves and fiery attitudes who can go toe-to-toe with their male counterparts.

TASTE OF FLARF

MARCH 11 AND 12 Eat and drink your way through the Renaissance during Taste of FLARF Weekend. It’s a feast fit for a king as you indulge in foods reminiscent of the era, such as hearty turkey legs, Scotch eggs, shepherd’s pie and an assortment of delectable desserts. Wash it all down with traditional mead and aromatic wines that you can freshly stomp yourself from the finest grapes.

CELTIC MARCH 18 AND 19 Sing and dance along to Irish, Scottish and English tunes throughout the shire during Celtic Weekend. Don your finest kilt while bagpipes blare. This weekend is a must for anyone who wants to embrace and celebrate their Celtic heritage.

VIKINGS AND BARBARIANS MARCH 25 AND 26 Warriors clad in leather and fur will wave their battle-axes in fury, with only the strongest and most courageous making it through the festival’s final weekend.

In the northwest corner of Quiet Waters Park, a grand and whimsical world has been constructed. A castle entrance beckons guests to enter through its arches; a king and queen perch on their thrones to watch knights joust to the death wearing heavy silver armor and ornate battle gowns. Children thrust lances through a golden ring while riding a wooden horse down a greased cable called a Quintain. A family of tightrope walkers tiptoe precariously atop a 30-foot high-wire above dropped jaws, and to a soundtrack of ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs.’

Across a courtyard, an expert archer aims his handmade wooden bow, nailing a target from a spectacular distance, and an apothecary gives lessons on medicinal plants. Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” is performed for a standing crowd of about 200 people. Hungry adults sink their jaws into juicy turkey thighs and guzzle cold beer, while actors mingle in costume in the streets. These are some of the delights to be had at the Florida Renaissance Festival, which will be celebrating its 25th anniversary and 18th year in Deerfield Beach.

Bobby Rodriguez, the festival’s founder and organizer, took me and Point Publishing photographer Joe Yerkovich on a golf cart tour of the festival grounds in early February as crews moved pallets with forklifts and constructed the festival from the ground up. The transformation of Deerfield’s lakeside park into a Renaissance-era village is remarkable.

“I’ve been doing it long enough that I’ve become a logistics expert,” said Rodriguez. “Just like a recipe, you have to put it all in a certain order for it to taste right.”

Every year, the festival evolves, bringing in new acts, inviting new talent and perfecting the layout.

As Rodriguez pushed the gas on his golf cart, giving us the grand tour while wearing a Renaissance-inspired costume with leather details, he highlighted each festival feature.

“Over there is our jousting show,” he said, pointing to a vast dirt arena. “It will probably be the single most exciting act. They’ve never done our show before and I think it’s going to be the most exciting we’ve ever had. They add a lot of trick riding and battle it out on the backs of two chariots.”

Rodriguez had been visiting the Georgia Renaissance Festival when he heard about the joust act by Debracey Productions.

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“People raved about it. When I saw it, I said to them, ‘You’re mine. I’ve got to have you,’” Rodriguez recounted.

“This year we also have a pirate-themed high-wire act,” he continued. “It’s a family act. I think there’s five of them — they travel the country. They have this giant facade and they walk the wire from one mast to the other.”

The tightrope-walking Murcia family from Bradenton, Fla. was working the fair circuit when Rodriguez connected with them. The family has been featured at

said Rodriguez, pointing to a two-story-high wooden horse.“We have archery over here on the left, and over here I’ve got an encampment made up of high school kids. The gentleman who started it has been with me for 25 years. He’s an apothecary and he’s a fascinating man. He’s got this big long, white beard. Besides being an incredible historian, he is an expert on herbs and spices.

There’s not a year that’s gone by that I won’t sit in front of his booth and listen to him explain stuff to people. He’s

I never want someone to say, ‘Oh, I went last year.’ Even for our regulars, it will hopefully be exciting, because it’s never the same old, same old. — BOBBY RODRIGUEZ many events around the world, including performances in Japan, Bermuda, Canada, Germany, Jamaica and the Bahamas. Walter Murcia, the patriarch of the family, originally from Colombia, performs with his wife Victoria, two sons Alexander and Antony, and nephew Andres. The Murcia sons proudly represent the 10th generation of family circus performers. Rodriguez is thrilled to have them at the Florida Renaissance Festival.

“And over there is the world’s largest rocking horse,”

an incredible storyteller.”

As we approached a haunted graveyard under construction, one of the crew members came over to the golf cart to greet us. He laughed as he told Rodriguez how some rats ate through the skeleton’s arm when it got left out overnight.

“We go for realism here,” the worker joked.

Then we approached some tents, decorated with rich tapestries, plush pillows and a golden tea set. Rodriguez Deerfield Beach!

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All the World’s a Stage

When Bobby Rodriguez, the Florida Renaissance Festival’s founder and organizer, first thought up the festival in 1990, he proposed it as a substitute for a black-tie ball for the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, which was opening soon. When the center ultimately backed out, Rodriguez took a leap of faith and decided to independently produce the festival himself. He trained the actors, produced the shows and organized the festival.

In its first year in 1992, approximately 3,000 guests attended the oneweekend festival, allowing Rodriguez to barely break even. Now, the festival has grown so popular it has expanded to seven weekends, has more than a half-million-dollar budget and attracts roughly 100,000 people. While the festival moved locations a few times in the early years, the festival has now been celebrated in Deerfield Beach for 18 years.

told us the area is a new encampment modeled after the Ottoman Empire.

“I don’t know if you’re familiar with the Ottoman empire, but the Ottomans basically invaded Spain in the 700s and ruled for 700 years,” Rodriguez said.

While the Renaissance is traditionally recognized as a European phenomenon, Rodriguez said he’s tried to incorporate other cultures into the festival too.

“There was a lot of stuff going on in the rest of the world at that time, so I like to bring in a little bit of everything,” he said. “I’m all about diversity. I’m probably the first Ren fair in the country to bring in dancers and percussionists from the Ivory Coast of Africa. I did that about twelve years ago and they were in my show for about three years in a row.

Then I brought in Taiko drummers from Japan in ancient garb. This year, it’s the Ottoman.”

Rodriguez is constantly evolving.

“I never want someone to say, ‘Oh, I went last year,’” he said. “Even for our regulars, it will hopefully be exciting, because it’s never the same old, same old.”

If one thing was clear from Rodriguez’s tour, it’s that he is passionate about creating a unique, immersive experience for his guests.

Jenna Rose Fazzino (a.k.a. Scarlett Rose), a semiprofessional costume-play enthusiast who has been attending the festival for years, said Rodriguez does a particularly great job at creating a “magic atmosphere” for both the actors and attendees.

“Bobby’s really created a family atmosphere — it’s like a giant family reunion,” she said.

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Michael Luhrs — a Coral Springs local who married his wife at the festival, constructed one of the Ottoman tents this year, and will be performing in this year’s production of “The Tempest” — agreed.

“One of the things that Bobby has prided himself on over a lot of the other festivals is the street cast — really training and building up the people that are in the streets,” Luhrs said. “Every show has great stage shows. There’s a million vendors. But every festival does not have an interactive cast. We’re genuinely friends with each other and people can see that on the streets.

It helps build the suspension of disbelief — the willing suspension of disbelief.”

Rodriguez said people who attend the festival feel the sense of community and get immersed, “We have a base of people that attend the show every weekend, if not every day, of the festival, and we are getting more and more people that are getting dressed up in costume. As a matter of fact, I’d say in the last six or seven years, it’s gotten to the point where it’s hard to tell who the cast members are and who the patrons are.”

In addition to the new acts, in honor of the 25th anniversary, Rodriguez is bringing back some old favorites, including a historian and actress from the Maryland Renaissance Festival who will dress as Queen Elizabeth I, and a gentleman who was in the Florida festival about 20 years ago and played François d’Angoulême, the king of France.

The 25th season of the Florida Renaissance Festival will take place every weekend from Feb. 11 to March 26 at Deerfield Beach’s Quiet Waters Park (401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach) from 10 a.m. until sunset. Ticket prices are $21 for adults and $9 for children ages 6 to 11. Discount tickets are also available at Walgreens for $17 for adults and $8 for children. Children 5 and younger are free. Special seasonal passes are available for $75, and group ticket rates are also offered. For tickets and more information, visit ren-fest.com; on Facebook: Florida Renaissance Festival; or call 954-776-1642.

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DEERFIELD BEACH Amante’s. ITALIAN Close to the International Fishing Pier, steps from the sand, stands Amante’s Italian Cuisine (and Bob’s Pizza). It’s a wonderful Italian bistro that caters to everyone. You choose from a fantastic, casual family pizza experience to an elegant dinner and everything in between. Amante’s is usually bustling: filled with locals and visiting guests there for a sumptuous, after-beach meal or pizza. The menu has all the Italian favorite pasta dishes, meat entrées and daily chef specialties. Everything is very well prepared.

2076 N.E. Second St., 954-426-1030 $$

American Rock Bar & Grill. LIVE MUSIC • KARAOKE • JAZZ • COMEDY Full menu until late, early dinner specials, two-for-one full bar all day every day with $6 burger specials every day 4pm7pm. 1600 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-428-4539 Baja Cafe. MEXICAN A hometown favorite is Pepe’s spinach

enchiladas with the added chicken or shrimp. It’s creamy and savory with every bite and is served with a heaping helping of refried beans and rice. 1310 N. Federal Highway, 954-596-1304 $

Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • BRAZILIAN This spot by the sea serves seafood with a touch of Brazilian flare such as the Bobo de Camarao, shrimp sautéed in coconut milk, saffron, palm oil and yucca cream baked in a cast iron skillet. 1965 N.E. Second St., 954-531-1290 $$ Café Med. ITALIAN Authentic Italian restaurant right on the

Frank & Dino’s. ITALIAN If your mom won’t make Sunday gravy, the folks at Frank & Dino’s will take care of you. 718 S. Federal Highway, 954-427-4909 $$$ JB’s on the Beach. SEAFOOD Glorious beach views and a private glass room perfect for business or family affairs. 300 N. Ocean Way, 954-571-5220 $$$

Kevin’s. SUSHI • THAI The juxtaposition of the outside (a strip

mall)— to the inside which is a lovely atmosphere is quite surprising. Kevin’s serves high quality fare for the sushi enthusiast. Very friendly staff serving a lot of regulars. 706 S. Federal Highway, 954418-3939 $$

La Val de Loire. FRENCH Whether it’s a night out with the family or a romantic dinner for two, this quaint spot in the Cove Shopping Center serves classical French cuisine. 1576 S.E. Third Court, 954427-5354 $$$ Little Havana. CUBAN If you are looking for authentic Cuban food and music accompanied by speedy service on a busy, crowded night, then look no further. Little Havana has a very accommodating staff to match their even more accommodating menu items. They have fantastic lunch specials, and most of their dinner plates will feed two happily. Their masas de puerco frita and their Little Havana steak are two of the stand-out menu items, aside from their zesty chimichurri. Sadly, you can’t make a meal out of chimichurri, so ask for it on the side with whatever you are ordering. You won’t regret it. 721 N. Federal Highway, 954-427-6000 $$

ocean with an Italian chef from Rome. Live music nightly. Serves breakfast and dinner daily. 2096 N.E. Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596-5840 $$$

Ocean’s 234. SEAFOOD Amazing views of Deerfield Beach and

Casa Maya. MEXICAN Start with a margarita and it only gets better from there. This is not your typical Mexican joint—it’s better.

Try gobernador tacos: a combination of shrimp with diced poblanos, onions, tomatoes and cilantro on a crispy corn tortilla topped with melted cheese. See, we told you it’s not ordinary. 301 S.E. 15 Terrace, 954-570-6101 $$

Patio Bar & Grill. AMERICAN Everything is freshly prepared and served just steps away from the beach. Live music nightly. 2096 N.E. Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596-8618 $$

Chanson at the Royal Blues Hotel. SEAFOOD • SEASONAL

Chanson gives you the opportunity to eat a fine, fresh seafood meal, and then take a stroll to see the ocean from which it came. 45 N.E. 21 Ave., 954-857-2929. $$$$

Deer Creek Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy the club atmosphere with

gorgeous views of the plush gardens and waterfall. The restaurant

Email us with any offers daily lunch and dinner specials, a Sunday breakfast buffet additions, closings, and covered patio dining so you can dine al fresco. 2801 Deer Creek or corrections at Country Club Blvd., 954-421-5553 $$

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com. We try to be International Fishing Pier, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner accurate, but it’s to all the beachcombers. So skip the cooler and grab something

always a good idea here—so easy. 202 N.E. 21 Ave., 954-426-0500 $

the pier with gluten free options available. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., 954428-2539 $$$

Rattlesnake Jake’s. TEX MEX Dive bar close to the beach with

live music and plenty of menu items to choose from. 2060 N.E. Second St., 954-421-4481 $$

Sabor Latino. LATIN A new place in The Cove. 1544 S.E. Third Court, 954-708-2868 Taj Indian Restaurant. INDIAN We have two words for you: lamb korma. This classic Indian dish varies from restaurant to restaurant, and while we don’t have their recipe, we can tell you it’s juicy leg of lamb cooked in a rich cream sauce with raisins and cashews. 201 S.E. 15 Terrace, 954-304-7032 $$ Tamarind. SUSHI • THAI Did you get caught up in a tornado and land in Nobu—that most famous of all sushi restaurants? Probably not. You’re most likely just at Tamarind which offers a hipper vibe than your run-of-the-mill sushi place—and some inventive rolls and Thai entreés. 949 N. Federal Highway, 954-428-8009 $$

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dining out Tijuana Taxi Co. MEXICAN Perhaps it’s the all day happy hour with $5 Cuervo margaritas, but as soon as you enter, the weight of the day lifts off your shoulders. The atmosphere is friendly and fun all around. There is outdoor patio seating available and a large U-shaped bar inside. The portions are generous—certainly enough to take home for lunch the next day. We loved the spicy shrimp tacos—soft flour tortillas filled with Cajun-grilled shrimp in a spicy chile lime sauce, topped with cilantro slaw, avocado and pico de gallo. The menu has a lot more than tacos—there’s all the Mexican favorites plus burgers, sandwiches, steaks and more. And for the little ones there is kids night on Sunday: kids eat for 99 cents from the kids menu. 1015 S. Federal Highway, 954-708-2775 $ The Tipperary Pub. IRISH • AMERICAN A classic neighborhood pub—where if you go often enough, everyone will indeed know your name. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner just in case you need a red eye—half tomato juice, half beer. 1540 S.E. Third St. 954-421-9769 $ Two George’s. SEAFOOD An intracoastal hot spot with live music, a great view and a legendary Friday happy hour. 1754 S.E. Third Court 954-421-9272 $$ Whales’ Rib. SEAFOOD Locals know it well and tourists know it from Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. 2031 N.E. Second St., 954-4218880 $$

LIGHTHOUSE POINT Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille. AMERICAN Bar food and a

wide array of televised sports games with a game room for kids.

2002 E. Sample Road, 954-781-6227 $

Pampa Gaucho Churrascaria. BRAZILIAN Traditional

rodizio for your inner carnivore. 4490 N. Federal Highway 954-9433595 $$

Papa’s Raw Bar. SUSHI • SEAFOOD Situated next door to their

parent restaurant Seafood World, Papa’s indeed seems like the hip child of an established restaurant. While the fresh food is the real star, the Keys-inspired décor certainly accounts for part of their charm. The restaurant serves a selection of clams and oysters on the half shell.

There are options for cooked oysters including the black and blue version topped with blue cheese and bacon. The menu also goes way beyond typical raw bar offerings with inventive tacos and sliders. Papa’s also offers a wide array of sushi and sashimi. Start off with one of the towers of Van Buskirk (you’ll find a few menu items named after locals.) The bare naked lady version is a combination of spicy wahoo and tuna with tobiko and masago topped with spicy mayo and served with taro chips. They serve all your classic sushi rolls but the superstars are their specialty rolls. There are plenty of land lubber options including burgers and hibachi offerings. And to wash it all down, they have about a zillion craft beer options and a wine list too. The Bimini Room which is adjacent to the main restaurant is available for private parties and boasts a Hemingway inspired mural—another respectful nod to the Keys. 4610 N. Federal Highway, 754-307-5034 $$

Seafood World Market & Restaurant. SEAFOOD They offer the freshest seafood with simple ingredients and have a huge selection of seafood to choose from if you want to cook yourself. 4602 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-0740 $$$ Sicilian Oven. ITALIAN • PIZZA High-top seating, casual seating and bar seating to accompany your crispy, thin pizza. Start with the Gorgonzola salad. 2486 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-4155 $

Bura. NORTHERN ITALIAN Enjoy the intimate atmosphere and friendly staff. The gnocchi are little delectable dumplings topped with tender chunks of veal in a light tomato broth. 2014 E. Sample Road, 954-597-6909 $$

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Cap’s Place. SEAFOOD Lighthouse Point’s own hideaway, seafood joint dating back to prohibition. Take the short boat ride over to the restaurant. 2765 N.E. 28 Court, 954-941-0418 $$$

heart of Pompano Beach. Open for lunch and dinner. 7 S.E. 22 Ave. 954-782-8040. $

Fetta Republic. GREEK Traditional Greek offerings close to

home. 2420 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-2394 $$

Le Bistro. FRENCH • BISTRO Professional chef Andy Trousdale serves up both classics and inventive new dishes at this little neighborhood gem. Fresh and local produce is always used and vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free menu items are available. The restaurant also offers cooking classes. 4626 N. Federal Highway, 954-946-9240 $$$ Lito’s Turf & Surf. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Family owned and

operated with catering options available. 2460 N. Federal Highway, 954-782-8111 $$

The Nauti Dawg Marina Café. AMERICAN Nestled in at the

Lighthouse Point Marina, the Nauti Dawg is a local favorite. Start with the tuna wontons—crispy fried wonton wrappers topped with tuna tartare, seaweed salad, red pepper mayo, wasabi and a hit of sirracha. For a taste of New England, the lobster roll can’t be beat— a generous portion of lobster with just the right amount of mayonnaise. Of course you can’t go wrong with the fresh fish sandwich—ask what the catch of the day is. The fish Reuben is another great sandwich option—just sub in some fresh fish for the pastrami and you’ve got yourself a little healthier version of the classic.

All sandwiches come with a side and while French fries are always a delicious option—the restaurant offers a tangy cucumber salad (among other choices) that provides a nice crunch to any sandwich.

They are a dog friendly restaurant. 2830 N.E. 29 Ave., 954-941-0246 $$

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Aconchego Bar and Grill. BRAZILIAN A taste of Brazil in the Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. PIZZA • WINGS You can credit this place with bringing the whole “coal-fired pizza craze” to South Florida. Pizza and chicken wings—do you need anymore? Try the cauliflower pizza—good and good for you. 1203 S. Federal Highway, 954-942-5550 $$ The Beach Grille. AMERICAN Delicious eats near the beach with the capability to order online. 3414 Atlantic Blvd., 954-946-6000 $

Bella Roma Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria. ITALIAN •

PIZZA Tasty dishes, large portions and delivery is available. 40 S.W. 15 St., 954-784-3696 $$

Bobby Rubino’s. BARBECUE • AMERICAN Specials and cou-

pons are posted daily and catering is available. The restaurant also has a large bar room where you can dine at the bar or booths. This place is a Pompano Beach icon. 2501 N. Federal Highway, 954-7817550 $$

Brew Fish. BAR AND GRILL Dine outside in the tiki hut overlooking a canal right in Pompano Beach. Comprehensive menu and attentive staff. 200 E. McNab Rd., 954-440-3347 $$ Briny Irish Pub. IRISH • BAR FOOD At the end of East Atlantic Boulevard, steps from the ocean, is Briny’s Irish Pub. There is a large beer selection plus the regular and, dare we say, unique mixed drinks. The kitchen offers an array of bar food as well as some classics like bangers and mash and fish-n-chips. The casual atmosphere is created by an immense array of nautical artifacts and

oddities that fill every inch of the pub. The bar is large and there are tables, too—many have ocean views. Music plays constantly, often live with a dance floor if one is inclined. 3440 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-3159 $

Bru’s Room Sports Grill. AMERICAN Named after Bob “Bru”

Brudzinski , where else would you go to watch the Miami Dolphins play? Wings and other bar food available. 235 S. Federal Highway, 954-785-2227 $

Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar. CARIBBEAN High-qual-

ity ingredients, inventive cooking, and a very welcoming staff. 460 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-1633 $$

Carrabba’s Italian Grill. ITALIAN Open for lunch and dinner and provides gluten free options. 1299 S. Federal Highway, 954-7822688 $$

Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN Sprechen sie Deutsch?

You don’t find too many authentic German restaurants around town. So when you’re looking for a change in your restaurant rotation, take a trip back to the old country at Checkers Old Munchen.

The restaurant’s exposed wood framing is reminiscent of the German half-timbered architectural style and the walls are lined with classic German beer steins. For a traditional German meal, try the wienerschnitzel—it’s divine—a lightly breaded veal cutlet (or pork) sautéed in lemon butter and topped with homemade brown gravy. The entrées are served with your choice of two side dishes.

The spaetzle (German noodles) are a real homemade treat and not to be missed—throw a little of that brown gravy on them and they could be a meal unto themselves. The red cabbage is both classically sweet and sour and there are other options too including potato dumplings, potato salad and even hot potato salad. As you look around, you can’t help but get the feeling that most of the patrons are returning customers—which, of course, is a great sign. And the next time we get a hankering for some schnitzel, we know where to go. Imbibe to your hearts content with their wide assortment of German beers. 2209 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-7565 $$ Chef Dee’s. SUSHI • SEAFOOD A small neighborhood place with plenty of charm. Impressive sushi rolls and a varied menu with something for everyonone. 3919 N. Federal Hwy., 954-582-4444

Chez Porky’s. BARBECUE A low-key spot serving a bunch of southern favorites. 105 S.W. Sixth St., 954-946-5590 $$

Cypress Nook. GERMAN This place has been in business for 38 years—talk about staying in power. 201 SE 15 St., 954-781-3464 $ Darrel & Oliver’s Cafe Maxx. INTERNATIONAL This restaurant is an anchor of the South Florida fine dining scene. 2601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-0606 $$$$ Dos Amigos. MEXICAN When you feel the hankering for a fajita, this Pompano Beach spot fits the bill. Try the margaritas too. 1308 N. Federal Highway 954-781-1955 $$ Fish Shack. SEAFOOD A small, roadside seafood shack, for a small seafood town. This is truly one of those best kept secret type places. With only a handful of tables, we’re selfishly hoping not too many people get in on this secret gem in Pompano Beach. 2862 N.E. 17 Ave., 954-586-4105 $$ Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Get green with a deal every day. 2500 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-3762 $$ The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options galore, from bar seating to lounge seating and good old-fashioned casual dining seating. 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-205-6977 $

Galuppi’s. AMERICAN What could be more entertaining than

watching golfers swing and blimps ascend as you sip a drink at an outdoor bar? 1103 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-0226 $

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dining out Gianni’s Italian Restaurant. ITALIAN Enjoy traditional Italian fare while you talk to the traditional Italian staff. Don’t skip the romaine salad with the blue cheese. Enjoy cocktails from their new full bar. 1601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-1733 $$ The Gyro Joint. MIDDLE EASTERN Eat in, or carry out. It’s all Greek to me. 165 S. Cypress Road, 954-946-9199 $ Houston’s. AMERICAN Enjoy this contemporary eatery for lunch

or dinner. Outdoor bar and seating on the Intracoastal available.

2821 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-9499 $$$

J Mark’s. AMERICAN A relaxing, modern restaurant and bar with food and service to match. 1490 N.E. 23 St., 954-782-7000 $$$ La Rachetta at Whole Foods Market. PIZZA AND WINE

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They offer weekly deals on meals and drinks with lots of beers on tap and wines by the glass. For something different, try the sweet southern swine pizza—a light and crispy pizza topped with pork belly, arugula and cheese. Or try one of the plethora of meatballs— all are a satisfying treat. The truffle fries are great with anything.

2411 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-8778 $

La Veranda. ITALIAN The atmosphere is elegant yet comfortable and warm. Inside or out, one can enjoy a truly special evening in the Tuscany inspired surroundings. Be it drinks from their full bar, a bottle from the copious wine selection or naturally the Italian food, everything is served perfectly, so expect to be delighted. The staff takes pride in ensuring you are having great experience. There is a big selection of pasta, entrées and traditional dishes, with new favorites to be discovered that the wait staff will happily explain. You can taste the love in their homemade scrumptious desserts. If you’re looking to celebrate or simply treat yourselves to an evening of superior dining, La Veranda is an excellent choice. Reservations are suggested. 2121 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-7390 $$ Malulo’s International Seafood. PERUVIAN • SEAFOOD

South American inspired seafood. Located in a strip mall, but so are a lot of places—give it a try. 900 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-0014 $

McCoy’s Oceanfront. AMERICAN Located at the beautiful Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, dine indoors or pool-side on the covered patio with the beach as your backdrop. 1200 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-0100 $$ Deerfield’s Oldest Family Owned and Operated Restaurant - Est. 1975

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Mediterraneo Cucina Siciliana. ITALIAN True Sicilian food served for dinner only. Closed on Mondays. 420 N. Federal Highway, 754-222-9174 $$ Nikki’s Kitchen. MEDITERRANEAN INSPIRED Open for break-

fast, lunch and dinner. Organic and gluten free options available.

Enjoy the location right across from the Pompano Fishing Pier.

Have dinner and take a stroll—it’s why we live here people. 1 N. Ocean Blvd., Ste 102, 954-532-2771 $$

Ruby’s by the Sea. ITALIAN Italian by the sea is more like it.

2608 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-785-7700 $$

Rusty Hook Tavern. AMERICAN Located on the Pompano Intracoastal, sit inside or outside, just keep in mind that the word tavern means a local place to gather around the table. 125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-941-2499 $ Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant. SANDWICHES • WINGS

Located in the Sands Harbor Hotel and Marina on the intracoastal, sit poolside or water side, either way, you better know how to swim.

125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-942-9100 $

Seaside Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Enjoy a view of the Atlantic while enjoying fresh seafood and an ice cold cocktail. Don’t worry if you’re not a fish lover—there are plenty of entrée choices from the land. Located at Lighthouse Cove Resort on the ocean. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-783-3193 $$

Sette Bello. ITALIAN This is a true gem just south of the Pom-

pano Beach border Expertly prepared Italian food with a bit of a flare—in other words—not like mom used to make…this is way, way better. (No offense to mom.) 6241 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954 351-0505 $$$

Shishka Lebanese Grill. MIDDLE EASTERN It’s not easy to make a good falafel (chick peas, fava beans garlic and cilantro seasoned and deep fried, served with tahini sauce) but the ones at Shishka are worth every single calorie. There are plenty of other choices too from the classic hummus to baba ghanouj to chicken and meat shawarma. 1901 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-2999 $$ Spanx the Hog BBQ. BARBECUE Using only natural ingre-

dients, dine in, take out, or order custom catering. 147 S. Cypress Road. 954-590-8342 $

Sunset Catch. ITALIAN • SEAFOOD Fresh seafood served daily,

and they even have their very own “wine doctor.” 101 N. Riverside Drive. 954-545-0901 $$

Table 2201. MEDITERRANEAN • SEAFOOD Everything at Table

2201 is made on the premises—even the desserts. We started off our meal with the pygros, a tower of eggplant, potatoes and ground beef topped with a cool yogurt sauce. The dish is reminiscent of the classic Greek dish moussaka, but the cool yogurt sauce replaces the bechemel. Finish off with the Greek yogurt mousse, a lovely lightly sweetened cloud with a hint of cocoa and a strawberry sauce to compliment. Table 2201 has a menu full of your Greek favorites without all of the hooplah. So if you are looking for a genuine Greek dinner without having to dance on tables and yell “opa”—not that there’s anything wrong with that—Table 2201 is a good choice. 2201

E. Atlantic Blvd., 718-600-2236 $$

Take Sushi. JAPANESE • SUSHI Fresh, authentic Japanese fair delivered to your door? Yes, please. 2714 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-2442 $ Talay Thai. THAI Dine on Thai and Japanese dishes, get your food delivered or carry it out. 2233 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-941-1123 $$

Umberto’s of Long Island. ITALIAN • PIZZA Family tradition baked into every bite. 2780 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-784-7110 $$

Valentino’s Italian Cuisine. ITALIAN • PIZZA An abundance of Italian fare served for lunch or dinner. If you can’t make it over to dine in, fret not, they offer free delivery. 427 S. Federal Highway, 954-545-4881 $$ Wings ‘N Things. WINGS • BARBECUE It doesn’t look like much

from the outside but it’s worth trying it out. 150 S.W. Sixth St., 954781-9464 $

Yakuza. JAPANESE • THAI Yakuza is an authentic experience. The contemporary Asian anchored décor is a feast for the eyes: warm, inviting and totally unique. The feeling is authentic and not forced.

The attentive servers address each table with personal concern.

Central to the dining room is a large classic sushi bar, displaying the fresh fish offerings. But sushi is only part of their menu. Yakuza has a brilliant selection of Japanese and Thai specialties and favorites.

Every mouth-watering choice is prepared and presented with care.

We were impressed by the freshness and variety of tastes offered.

Modern is a fair descriptor as Yakuza offers unique approaches to traditional Japanese and Thai fare, making them new, unique and their own. Try their specials. 2515 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-951-6077 $$

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Friday, March 17th Corn Beef & Cabbage (just like Grandma Kelly’s) Bangers & Mash (Irish Farmhouse Breakfast) Shepherds Pie Farmhouse Apple Pie or Cheesecake

Sunday, March 26th Bearman’s Famous Southern Pig Roast with all the Trimmings Music by Benny & Friends

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dining out Zuccarelli. ITALIAN • PIZZA This place is more than just a pizza joint. From eggplant Parmesan to shrimp fra diavlo, you will leave quite satisfied. The portions are generous and come with a fresh house salad. Bring your breath mints because their warm garlic rolls are on point. 1340 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-1261 $$

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Biondos Pizza Plus. AMERICAN Have you ever been in the mood for pizza, but your kids crave burgers and fries? Next time, remember that the “plus” in Biondos Pizza Plus is there to settle the food debate. 606 S. Federal Highway, 954-427-7754.

Bob’s Pizza. PIZZA • ITALIAN Pizza served remarkably close to the beach—as if pizza could be get any better. 2076 N.E. Second St., 954-426-1030 Burger Craze. BURGERS Top quality ingredients come together to create unique taste sensations. Enjoy juicy burgers, hot dogs, wings and others daily. 2096 N.E. Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596- 5949 $$ Charlie’s Fish Fry. SEAFOOD Fish and chips, lobster bisque,

blackened mahi sandwich among other seafood favorites.. 1200 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-573-7198

Charm City. BURGERS Go ahead, order the tater tots, we know

you want to. In fact, order anything on their menu. Try the emperor—an American kobe beef patty with aged Swiss, truffled aioli and sautéed mushrooms—a burger fit for a king. 1136 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-531-0300

Coffee Cove. COFFEE SHOP This boutique coffee house is locally owned and operated and is inspired by its location near the intracoastal in Deerfield Beach. This cozy little shop dares to change the feeling of traditional coffee houses, with its bright light colors and beach inspired theme. Serving farm to table cuisine, hand crafted cold and hot beverages from 6am to 10pm. 313 S.E. 15 Terrace 754 333 8782 Duffy’s Sports Bar and Grill. AMERICAN With more TVs

than people, Duffy’s is your destination for all things sports. 401 N. Federal Highway, 954-429-8820

El Jefe. MEXICAN For a truly inventive take on Mexican street

food, this small yet bright and cheery taco joint is full of surprises.

Try the El Mistico—a beef barbacoa quesadilla with queso blanco, mole negro and truffle crema. Yes, we said truffles. 27 N. Federal Highway, 954-246-5333

Gelateria. GELATO Cool of with an Italian frozen treat. Offer-

ing more than 26 flavors of gelato right by the sea. Open daily from 12pm to 10pm. 2096 N.E. Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 694-4282850

Tucker Duke’s Lunchbox. BURGERS The names of the burgers are as unique as what’s inside of them. This place can challenge your burger building skills any day of the week. 1101 S. Powerline Road. 954-708-2035 Umberto’s Pizza. PIZZA Family tradition baked into every bite.

233 N.E. 21 Ave., 954-421-7200

LIGHTHOUSE POINT Fast & Casual Burger Fi. BURGERS Everything at Burger Fi is cooked to order which makes it stand apart from some other famous burger places which shall remain nameless. Don’t miss the fries and the largerthan-life onion rings are a meal unto themselves. The breakfast all day burger is topped with a fried egg. 3150 N. Federal Highway, 954933-7120 Red Fox Diner. DINER Treat yourself to one of the daily specials at the Red Fox and you just may think that you aren’t at a diner at all—but a bonafide restaurant. But if you are in the mood for some comforting diner food, Red Fox never disappoints. From tuna-melts, to burgers to some of the best biscuits and gravy around, you will always leave satisfied. Breakfast and lunch served daily.

2041 N.E. 36 St., (Sample Road) 954-783-7714 Packy’s Sports Pub. SPORTS BAR If you are looking for a local spot to watch the game, Packy’s always seems to pack them in. 4480 N. Federal Highway, 954-657-8423 Westshore Pizza and Cheesesteak. PIZZA • SUBS Plenty to choose from at this fast-casual joint. Pizza by the slice or the pie, subs and of course the cheesesteaks. Arrive hungry, the cheesesteaks are huge. 3650 N. Federal Highway, 954-393-0322

POMPANO BEACH Fast & Casual 5 Girls Burgers. BURGERS Burgers, better known as broads,

served by some badass women. A dream come true. 2659 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-8889

Alice’s Xpress Mediterranean Grill. MEDITERRANEAN Freshly made and authentic regional cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner. 103 N.E. Third St., 954-941-0410 Antica Roma Caffé. ITALIAN CAFÉ Thank goodness for places like this, where you can get a classic cappuccino or espresso. They also serve a plethora of Italian panini and desserts. Cannoli anyone? 1915 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-366-4346

Bella Monte Italian Deli. SANDWICHES 2688 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-946-0333

Mawi’s Cafe. ITALIAN Family owned Italian bistro serving

Big Louie’s. ITALIAN • PIZZA A South Florida chain offering classic Italian dishes—get down with a generous portion of chicken Parmesan. 2190 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-5510

The Pickle Barrell. DELICATESSEN Get in touch with your

Brendans. SPORTS BAR Burgers, wings and more—you get the picture. 868 N. Federal Highway, 954-786-0033

breakfast and lunch all day—paninis, bagels, salads, smoothies and more. 1934 S.E. Third Court, 954-481-8600 inner New Yorker at this old style deli complete with friendly guys behind the counter filling your sandwich with enough pastrami to feed a family. 33 E Hillsboro Blvd., 954-427-0650

Olympia Flame. DINER With a traditionally huge diner menu,

you can’t go wrong at the Olympia Flame. Friendly staff makes you feel like a regular—even if you aren’t—but you should be. 80 S. Federal Highway, 954-480-8402

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The Sticky Bun. DELI • BAKERY • BRUNCH. Everyone will find something to munch on, whether it be their flour-less chocolate cake or a short rib panini with fontina cheese and pickled red onions… yum. 1619 S.E. Third Court, 754-212-5569

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Burgers & Suds. BURGERS • HOT DOGS • SANDWICHES. Unique eats, like a burger served between two glazed donuts. Yes, donuts. 360 E. McNab Road, 954-772-8007

Cafe Brie. SANDWICHES • SALADS A little gem of a place that serves fantastic sandwiches, salads, quiche and desserts. 2765 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-532-7800

Chez Cafe. COFFEE • BAKERY A warm and cozy place to grab breakfast, lunch or a latte.1631 S. Cypress Road, 954-933-3453

Chi-Town. ITALIAN BEEF • CHICAGO HOT DOGS If you call the

windy city home and are feeling a bit homesick, you can get your Chicago hot dog fix here. They also serve Italian beef sandwiches and Chicago square cut pizza. 334 E. McNab Road, 954-951-6465

The Dandee Donut Factory. BAKERY • PASTRIES From the

classic old fashioned sour cream to Boston cream, these babies are just begging to be dunked. Bagels, breakfast and lunch also available. 1900 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-1461

Cafe Sportivo. CAFE Cash only, but don’t let that stop you. They are family owned and operated with a variety of espresso drinks.

2219 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-6672

Jack’s Old Fashion Hamburger House. BURGERS • HOT

DOGS Enjoy a burger and tunes on the ol’ jukebox as you sip your milkshake. And top your burger with some of that secret sauce. 591 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-2844

Jersey Dogs. HOT DOGS • ITALIAN Grab a seat at the counter

and devour an double Italian which is two all beef hot dogs tucked away in pizza bread and topped with sautéed peppers, potatoes and onions—add a touch of their homemade spicy relish for some kick. The restaurant also has a seafood night on Wednesdays and an open-mic night on Fridays—but call ahead, the place fills up fast. Yes, this a hot dog joint that accepts reservations. Need we say more? 3330 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-800-7006

Jukebox Diner. DINER Bright, classic seating, jukeboxes, and that old-school diner feel. 2773 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-960-5882 La Cocinita. DELI • SANDWICHES What could be better than

old-school eats? Old-school prices. Where else can you get a burger for a few bucks? 143 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-8778

Lester’s Diner. DINER American comfort fare in a retro setting.

1924 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-2109 Lighthouse Cove Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Seaside eats and happy hours. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-784-2804 Pasquale’s Pizza. PIZZA Family owned and operated serving pizza by the pie and by the slice. 2680 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-601-0707

Phil’s Heavenly Pizza . PIZZA Seating indoors and outdoors with gluten free pizza options. 2647 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-9270 Pudgies Cafe. DELI FOOD • SANDWICHES Serving breakfast and lunch daily, stop in for a burger or an omelette any time any way. 2301 N.E. 16 St., 954-941-1430 Rocket Pizza. PIZZA In addition to all your typical pizzas, they also serve a BLT pizza among other original offerings. 601 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-5387

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Steak Shop & Deli. SANDWICHES Everyone needs a cheese -steak now and then. Order one here and you’ll think you’re in the heart of Philly. 1801 E. Sample Road., 954-941-5790 Stingers Pizza. PIZZA • AMERICAN Dine in, or order delivery.

They will bring your pizza to the beach. 1201 S. Ocean Blvd., 954782-2344 Sunshine Bagel. BAGELS • DELI Serving up bagels and sandwiches in a friendly atmosphere. 260 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-788-7498 Tortillería Mexicana. MEXICAN Looking for a taco that

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photo opps Festival of the Arts Deerfield Beach

PHOTOS BY JEFF GRAVES

Ellyce, Grace, Marge, Marti and Phyllis

Pat, Judith and Peggy

Patti, Bryan, George and Dee

Katherina and her puppy Bowden

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Ray Greenwood 1917 Dodge Police and Military Car

Cool Wheels Car Show

Scott Logvin 1942 Ford Truck

Quiet Waters Park, Deerfield Beach PHOTOS BY JEFF GRAVES

Rofolfo from Argentina 1947 Ford Truck One Hot GTO Goat, Stewart Goldberg 1970 Pontiac GTO

Leslie Rosenfeld 1982 Excalibor Phaeton

Jack Anderson 1923 T-Bucket

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photo opps Martin Luther King Celebration Deerfield Beach

PHOTOS BY JEFF GRAVES

Capt. R. Schnakenberg, Commissioner Gloria Battle, and District Chief R. Sievers

Students from the Deerfield Park Elementary School

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Vicki, Barri, Andria, Anneessa, with Miss Jabberwock LaShanae Ammons

Coach Deirclve Wright with the Deerfield Beach High School Auxilary Team

Commissioner Bill Granz, Grand Marshal Judge Karen Mills-Francis, Commissioner Gloria Battle and Vice Mayor Richard Rosenzweig

Jayden , Quentin and Venesia

Larry, Bob, Amanit, Kira, and Michelle

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photo opps Deerfield Beach Cultural Committee Art Festival Celebration The International Fishing Pier PHOTOS BY JEFF GRAVES

Dave and Marge

Barbara with Commissioner Bill Gantz

Larry and Gordon

Henry, Joan, Cindy, Dave, and Vice Mayor Richard Rosenzweig

Cassi and Terry

Judy Wilson introducing Emily, a young talented artist who decorated the gates of the Festival of the Arts

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photo opps Dancing on the Beach Deerfield Beach

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Hillsboro Lighthouse Preservation Society 110 th Anniversary Gala FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2017 6:00 TO 10:00 P.M. TICKETS $110.00 PER PERSON USCG STATION HILLSBORO INLET LIGHTHOUSE PROPERTY Parking at Pompano Beach Parking Garage, 275 Sea Breeze Way, and take the free trolley shuttle, which starts running to the Lighthouse at 5:45 p.m.

Join us as we raise funds to preserve and restore our magnificent lighthouse.

We will celebrate under the full moon for cocktails & appetizers, a four-course dinner catered by Hugh’s Culinary, music and dancing to Earl’s Trio, a silent auction, the opportunity to climb to the top of the Lighthouse at night to observe the stars and special admission to the rarely seen Lens Room on the very top of the lighthouse.

Go to www.hillsborogala.eventbrite.com for more information and buy tickets.

Only 400 seats available.

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Once bids established, min bid increase will be $50 Cottage Auction Will Close at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 PLEASE EMAIL YOUR BID TO: President@Hillsborolighthouse.org Winner Confirmed by 8 p.m. on March 8, 2017 HLPS President will contact you! Winning bidder must abide

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photo opps Annual Two Georges at the Cove Tournament Results Billfish Tournament Feb. 2-4, 2017 Deerfield Beach

PHOTOS BY JIM MATHIE This year’s tournament benefiting the Deerfield Beach Boys & Girls Club-Jim & Jan Moran Unit was full of excitement and some great catches. There were an impressive 65 sailfish caught and released plus one blue marlin caught by Crescendo.

TOP BOAT: 1st Place: Team Sailsman (8) 2nd Place: Utopia (6) 3rd Place: Vitamin Sea Too (6) TOP CAPTAIN & CREW: 1st Place: Jeff Scott (Team Sailsman) 2nd Place: Luis Coll (Utopia) 3rd Place: Tim Maddox (Vitamin Sea Too) TOP ANGLER: 1st Place: Jason Burk (4) Skip Jac 2nd Place: Zack Manfood (3) Utopia 3rd Place: Dominic Miller (3) Nearly Impossible LARGEST KINGFISH : 22.8 lbs. Shawn Bacon - High Life LARGEST DOLPHIN: 7.3 lbs. Brad Saville - High Life LARGEST TUNA: 15.4 lbs. Mike Zislin Utopia

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Soaring with the Ghosts of Heroes

BY LARRY CRISMOND

I WAS DEFINITELY NOT PREPARED FOR the rush of emotion that came over me when I boarded a WWII B-24 in Naples, Fla. last month. After reading Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption, a flight on the famous bomber made its way onto my bucket list. So for my 75th birthday, my charming bride bought a flight on the last operational B-24 Liberator. The book told of the many missions B-24s flew, how they were patched up after being damaged by enemy fire, and, of course, the story of Louis Zamperini and his crew’s survival in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp after their plane crashed in the South Pacific.

I was excited!

Due to high winds, my flight in Pompano Beach was canceled but I was able to reschedule for a February flight in Naples, Fla. When we arrived at the airport, a B-25 was just taking off, a P-51 Mustang was already up in the sky and the B-17 and the B-24 were on display. All four planes are owned and operated by the Collings Foundation as part of their Wings of Freedom tour.

What a display of war planes.

Awaiting his flight on the B-17 was a 97 year-old veteran who had been a B-17 pilot during WW II. It took a lot of effort to get him on the plane, but I can’t imagine

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the emotions he felt during his experience that day.

Finally the time came for my “crew” and I to board.

The inside of the plane was all business: from the bomb bays, to the fifty-caliber waist- and tail-gun stations, to the cramped corners for the navigator and bombardier and more equipment for a total of 10 airmen on the plane. By the way, the plane was not equipped with heat or toilets, and part of the sides of the plane were open during a mission.

As we flew on the plane, I pictured the brave and dedicated men working at each station. These men flew missions as long as 2,000 miles while flying at nearly 300 mph. I imagined how difficult and dangerous, yet important each job was. More than that, flying inside that plane over Florida renewed my appreciation and gratitude to all the airmen who worked in cramped planes like these and all of the brave military men who fought in the war. Had it not been for them, certainly our country and perhaps the entire world would not be the same today. These men were true heroes and we will forever owe a huge debt of gratitude for all they accomplished on behalf of the Unites States of America.

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