Deerfield Beach! Magazine July 2017

JULY 2017

The Vision of Bill Ganz

DEERFIELD BEACH’S NEW MAYOR SHARES HIS PLANS FOR THE CITY

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Deerfield Beach’s new Mayor Bill Ganz has hit-the-groundrunning with big plans for redevelopment, technologyforward communication and creating a more harmonious and united city commission.

The Food Network recently praised Deerfield Beach’s Charm City Burgers for having some of the best burgers in the whole country.

Read about Charm City’s insanely delicious burgers, including The Emperor and The Big Sloppy.

THE VISION OF MAYOR BILL GANZ

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On The Waterfront

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Paying your dues.

Deerfield Beach has a lot going on this July, including Independence Day Celebrations and full moon paddles.

The life of a bait fish.

Technology: enough already.

Boca Raton Regional Hospital celebrates its golden anniversary.

Dr. Jill Selbach gives some tips on how to help kids cope with the anxieties of our tumultuous times.

This month Miss Adventure helps celebrate the 20 year anniversary of On the Beach Watersports by riding a jet ski and meeting a parrot.

Not sure where to eat? Can’t think of what you’re in the mood for? Peruse our comprehensive dining guide.

Photos from around the town including the Ocean Brews and Blues Festival, the Teacher Appreciation Breakfast, The Deerfield Beach Chamber of Commerce Breakfast and the Annual Relay for life at Quiet Waters Park.

How much should tax payers subsidize recreation? Is it an investment or a frivolous expense?

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BY SUSAN ROSSER

Paying Your Dues IT ALL STARTED WITH AN ELECTROMAGNETIC field. I was working for American Express when it was discovered that my department was situated on top of an electromagnetic field. No one knew if this was unhealthy or conversely, if we would develop super powers previously unknown to man. At the time, Lou Lombardo served as the Executive Vice President of Operations for American Express Travel Related Services and I was one of the approximately 15,000 employees in his charge. It was widely known around the company that Mr. Lombardo started his career at American Express in the mailroom when he was just a teenager.

From time to time, he held “town hall” meetings where he informed employees about company news and goals. He always invited questions at the meeting or via interoffice memos.

I sent him a memo concerning the electromagnetic field. When his secretary called me to set up a meeting, I was stunned. This was a man whose days were scheduled to the minute. I expected a stuffy and aloof executive and was taken aback by how approachable he was. It was unmistakable that no detail was too trivial. And indeed, he listened to my concerns as to whether I would develop super powers or grow a third arm (he laughed at that joke).

As I recall our meeting, I have even more respect for him. Since he rocketed through the company hierarchy to become a high-ranking executive at one of the most recognizable brands in the world, my guess is that he had a “can-do” attitude from the start.

Just the other day, I was texting with a college friend who runs the advertising account for a luxury car brand at one of the world’s biggest agencies. She told me that several young employees requested to be moved off her account because they had been asked to design banners. Did they think as “newbies” they would be charged with developing worldwide creative campaigns?

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We’ve all read about or encountered this curious, millennial attitude. My friend reminded me that she started out filing postcards.

Later, she transcribed recordings from people who had been abducted by UFOs. She texted “I got that job because I filed the postcards so fast.”

My own sister, with her newly minted masters degree in healthcare administration from Duke University spent her first week at a prestigious consulting firm coloring in bullets points with a Sharpie. Really, you can’t make this stuff up.

There are countless articles about millennials: Some chastise them and their less than zealous attitudes toward work — expecting to skip over menial tasks and jump right into meaningful work. Some praise them — for seeking work they love and a balanced lifestyle. Others offer all sorts of explanations for this phenomenon.

But here’s the thing: Someone has to file the postcards and color in the bullets. And the truth is, all of those jobs are meaningful and important. Anyone who has achieved any professional success at all can tell stories of their humble beginnings and how critical those experiences were to their accomplishments. The truth is you don’t know what you don’t know, and any business must be learned from the bottom up.

Shortly after my meeting with Lou Lombardo, he arranged for my office to be moved temporarily while a construction crew created a new space for me and my fellow graphic designers. And no, as of press time, I have not developed super powers.

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The Rockets’ Red Glare

INDEPENDENCE DAY EVENTS

Deerfield Beach

12-10PM MAIN BEACH PARKING LOT, 149 SE 21ST AVE.

Deerfield Beach will be celebrating Independence Day with a fun-filled event on the beach, including live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, local food vendors and a kids’ zone. Seven bands will be showcased over three stages. Fireworks will begin at 9pm. Complimentary parking will be available at the Cove Shopping Center (1580 SE Third Ct.) and St. Ambrose Catholic Church (380 S. Federal Hwy.). A complimentary continuous shuttle service will run from 11am to 5:45pm. Please note that shuttles will not run again until 11pm, due to the closing of the Hillsboro Boulevard bridge. For more information about the celebration, visit deerfield-beach.com.

Pompano Beach 5:30-9PM POMPANO BEACH FISHING PIER AND PUBLIC BEACH

In Pompano Beach, this Fourth of July is set to be a fun one. The festivities will kick off with live music starting at 5:30pm, including the Jamie Mitchell Band and main act, The Speaker Box Band. Make sure you’re looking at the Pompano Beach Fishing Pier at 9pm or you’ll miss a spectacular fireworks display!

Bring your own seating, but not your own fireworks. Parking can be found at

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Atlantic Boulevard, A1A and the new Pier Parking Garage. For more information, visit pompanobeachfl.gov.

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12-9PM FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH AT A1A AND LAS OLAS BOULEVARD.

10AM-9PM EL PRADO PARK, 4500 EL MAR DRIVE

Lauderdale-By-The-Sea is the place to be for a good old-fashioned Fourth of July parade, kicking off at 10am. Relax with the family in El Prado Park with hot dogs and lemonade for lunch. Let the kids cut loose with a water slide, or have them check out the fire trucks that will be on display.

Fireworks will begin at 9pm and can be viewed from the park. To see the parade route and find more information about

Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale will be having their annual beachfront fireworks display starting at 9pm. The fireworks aren’t the only reason to make your way down to Fort Lauderdale.

The day begins at 12pm and includes live music, contests (including a watermeloneating contest), and a kids’ zone fully equipped to entertain your young ones — at least until 4:30pm. For more details, visit fortlauderdale.gov/july4.

Full Moon Paddle Boarding

with Island Water Sports

Enjoy a majestic sunset, followed by moonlight shimmering on the water. Cruise through multi-million dollar neighborhoods and make new friends. Join Island Water Sports for an easy and casual full moon paddle in Deerfield Beach’s waterways. Glow-in-the-dark necklaces and navigation lights are provided.

WHEN: Saturday, July 8 from approximately 7:30 to 10:30pm (with paddle boarding lasting approximately one hour and 30 minutes). The actual duration of the full moon paddle tours vary based on water conditions, number of participants and experience levels.

WHERE: Meet at Island Water Sports, 1985 NE Second St., Deerfield Beach at 7:30pm For more information, visit islandcamps.com/sup/full-moon-paddle/ COST: $30.00 if you are renting a board or $10 if you are bringing your own board. Register in advance at islandcamps.com/sup/full-moon-paddle/

CRAZY ABOUT BURGERS The results are in from this year’s Riverwalk Burger Battle VIII. Fifteen restaurants made their way to Huizenga Park in Fort Lauderdale, but only a few returned home victorious.

One such victor was a local favorite—Burger Craze took home the coveted “Best Burger Joint” award. Skeptical? Why not stop by and check out the “Best Burger Joint” around for yourself? Burger Craze is located at 2096 NE Second St. in Deerfield Beach in the Wyndham Hotel.

We would be remiss if we didn’t mention the other winners—even if they are a little out of the way. The other winners are as follows: The “Fan Favorite” award went to Metro Diner; “Best Bar and Grill” was awarded to Hard Rock Café; The award for “Best Knife and Fork” was given to Pelican Grand; and, last but not least, the “Best Burger” award went to Bokampers.

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beach bits From Your Congressman CONGRESSMAN TED DEUTCH SPEAKS AT THE DEERFIELD BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING, TOUCHING ON ISSUES REGARDING CLIMATE CHANGE AND PORT EVERGLADES

BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU On June 1, 2017 the Deerfield Beach Chamber of Commerce welcomed State Representative Ted Deutch to its monthly breakfast meeting at the DoubleTree Hotel. Congressman Deutch, who represents Deerfield Beach as part of the 22nd congressional district, used the podium to applaud the progress being made on the expansion of Port Everglades, to thank Veterans in honor of Memorial Day and to touch on current issues regarding climate change.

Port Everglades

In May, Port Everglades received a unanimous approval from Broward County’s board of commissioners for a $438 million project to add new berths and install crane rails for new Super Post-Panamax cranes. The project is the most expensive capital improvement agreement awarded in the Port’s history.

“One of the things that really drives our economy and South Florida as a whole, is Port Everglades,” Rep. Deutch said. “After pushing for almost two decades, we’re finally moving forward with expansion of the port, which is going to make it possible to bring in these larger vessels, the Post-Panamax vessels. That’s going to be great, not just for our economy at the Port, but for all of us, and everyone here involved in exports or the travel business. It will give us the opportunity to have more cruise ships.

We have one of the busiest terminals in the world. We’re going to continue to push on that. This is a big priority of mine.”

Climate Change

As co-chair of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, Congressman Deutch spoke about the Caucus’ opposition to leaving the Paris Agreement. At the Deerfield Beach Chamber Breakfast on June 1, Deutch expressed hope that President Trump would keep a seat at the global table and not pull out of the Paris Agreement.

Later that afternoon, President Trump publicly announced his decision to leave the Agreement. In response to the announcement, Rep. Deutch issued a strong statement: “President Trump’s unfortunate decision to pull the United States out of the Paris Agreement all but guarantees we cede our leadership on this issue so vital to our future to China, Russia, and Europe,” Rep. Deutch said. “Sadly, it’s just the latest move in a string of actions by this President that have damaged our international relationships and weakened our global standing. This decision has the potential to irreparably harm our earth, dramatically hinder our economic growth, and fundamentally change our way of life. South Florida is already struggling with the effects of climate change, like worsening weather patterns and rising

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sea levels. As sunny-day flooding becomes more common, the President responds by sticking his head in the sand in denial of the science and the reality in our own community.

Will Mar-a-Lago Country Club need to be underwater for this President to make a responsible decision about climate change? If President Trump won’t listen to the scientists, then he should listen to the business leaders who strongly support the Paris Agreement. They understand that it will promote investments and create jobs. By removing the U.S. from the Paris Agreement, this President is putting our country at a competitive disadvantage in the world.”

New Climate Change Legislation

In addition to speaking out against the Paris Agreement pullout, Rep. Deutch recently announced that together with Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), he introduced new bicameral legislation called the Climate Change Adapt America Fund that would create a fund, administered by the Secretary of Commerce, to finance climate change adaptation and infrastructure resiliency projects. The bill would also authorize the U.S. Department of Treasury to issue up to $200 million annually in climate change bonds to be purchased by Americans concerned about climate change. The proceeds

would be directed to the Adapt America Fund and support investments that help states and local communities prepare for the impacts of climate change.

“Americans are seeing the impact of climate change everywhere – from flooding coastlines and year-round forest fires, to extreme droughts and food shortages,” said Sen. Durbin in a press release.

“I’m proud to introduce this bill with Congressman Deutch, which would give Americans an opportunity to help communities prepare for and deal with the damaging effects of climate change.”

Rep. Deutch echoed Durbin’s sentiment.

“With rising tides and sunny-day flooding, my constituents in South Florida are all too aware of the urgent need to respond to climate change,” he said. “There’s no time to waste. We need to jumpstart federal investments into projects that will help build resilient communities around the country that are prepared to meet the real-world challenges. I am thrilled that these climate change bonds will give Americans the opportunity to take action.

What better gift for a newborn or high school graduate than purchasing a bond that invests in a clean planet for their future?”

The full bill can be found at teddeutch.house.gov.

Memorial Day

In addition to discussing climate change and Port Everglades, Rep. Deutch used the podium to thank Veterans for their service.

“Since we’re meeting here during Memorial Day week, I think this is a particularly special moment to just stop and be grateful for all that we have here. I serve in a place as your representative, as you may have noticed, that is occasionally a little contentious.

And maybe everything doesn’t go smoothly every day—a kind way to put it. But the one thing that really reminds us of how important the work we all do is Memorial Day, and stopping to reflect upon those who have paid the ultimate price and gave their lives for our country. There are a handful of issues that unite us in Congress, and support for our troops, particularly for our veterans, is an issue that unites us.”

Deerfield’s Small Business Person of the Year Jerry Dubois, the owner of JWR Construction Services, was awarded “Small Business Person of the Year” from the Deerfield Beach Chamber of Commerce. Dubois has been an active member of the Chamber and instrumental in orchestrating events like the Chamber Pioneer Days Bed Race, the Annual Gala and Deerfield Beach Pig ’n’ Out. Dubois has been highlighted for his company’s two core operating principles: first, build a strong relationship with clients and second, remain involved in the production of services on their behalf.

On his own time, Dubois serves on the Board of Rebuilding Together Broward, which helps provide safe housing for Veterans and low-income homeowners.

Although JWR Construction Services has served clients across Florida, Dubois has made it stand out because of the way the company encourages building personal relationships with clients in the local community.

ABOVE Jerry Dubois of JWR Construction and his family celebrating his Small Business Person of the Year Award from the Deerfield Beach Chamber of Commerce. Photo by N. McDermott

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Monthly Events Yoga on the Beach Pompano Beach

Juliana from Yoga4Life Studios teaches yoga beachside on the patch of artificial turf near the fountains at the very east end of Atlantic Boulevard. Class is by donation.

WHEN: Sundays, 9-10am WHERE: Pompano Beach COST: By donation

Yoga on the Beach Deerfield Beach

The City of Deerfield Beach Parks and Recreation Department is offering a new beach yoga program, presented

WHERE: The flow will take place on the beach, south of the International Fishing Pier, by Lifeguard Tower 2.

WHEN: Saturdays, 8am; classes will run until July 23.

COST: $12/one class, $50/five classes and $75/eight classes

Music Under the Stars

Every second Friday of the month, bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets to The Great Lawn for some live music under the stars. Playing this month is On the Roxx, fronted by energetic vocalist Diane DeNoble. On the Roxx performs

Old Town Untapped. Photo by Jeff Graves

by Sand Angel Yoga. All levels are welcome and no experience is necessary. Register at any of Deerfield Beach’s recreation facilities or visit deerfieldbeach.com/registration. For more information, please contact 954-480-4361.

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a variety of pop, rock and dance songs ranging from the 80s to hit songs of today.

WHEN: Friday, July 14, 7-9pm WHERE: The Great Lawn, Corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvds., Pompano Beach

COST: Free For more information about On the Roxx, visit ontheroxxband. com. For more information on Music Under the Stars call 954-786-4111 or visit pompanobeachfl.gov

Fresh Air with Byrd at BaCA

Fresh Air with Byrd is a writing workshop for all levels of writers and performers held at Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA) every first and third Wednesday of the month.

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 through writing challenges, group critiques and a cohesive and succinct lesson plan. Attendees are provided free entrance to Lyrics Lab, which follows.

WHEN: Wednesday, July 5, 7-8pm; Wednesday, July 19, 7-8pm WHERE: BaCA, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach COST: $15/pp

Lyrics Lab at BaCA

Lyrics Lab is a unique, no-ego, open-mic night every first and third Wednesday of the month at Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA). Bring your latest work — poems, verse, songs, lyrics and beats — to share in an intimate space with renowned

hosts and poets, accompanied by a two-piece house band. Interested in performing?

Arrive early to get your name on the list. Full bar with drinks starting at $4.

WHEN: Wednesday, July 5, 8-11pm; Wednesday, July 19, 8-11pm WHERE: BaCA, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach COST: $10/pp

Old Town Untapped

Fun-filled event featuring beer tastings, food trucks, live music, vendors and art exhibits at Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA) every first Friday of the month.

WHEN: Friday, July 7, 6-9pm WHERE: BaCA, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach COST: Free

Tuesday Night Beach Dances

Johnny Vincent is a trumpet player who has been performing in Deerfield Beach nearly every Tuesday night for over three decades. In the 1950s and ’60s, Vincent played trumpet with the Gene Krupa Quartet and in Dick Clark’s “Caravan of 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, July 11, 18 and 25, 7-9pm WHERE: Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach COST: Free

“Phantom of the Old Opera House” The Summer Arts Conservatory — an intensive, 10-week theatre camp led by Herman LeVern Jones of TheatreSouth, Kris Coffelt of Curtain Call Playhouse and Band Master Richard Beckford — will present their full-scale performance of “Phantom of the Old Opera House” at the new Pompano Beach Cultural Center.

WHEN: Thursday, July 6, 10am, 1pm and 7pm; Friday, July 7, 10am, 1pm and 7pm; Saturday, July 8, 1pm and 7pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: $11.50/adult, $6.50-$8/child. Tickets can be purchased in advance at tickets.ccpompano.org or at the box office preceding the show. For more information, visit ccpompano.org.

1984

OUTRÉ THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS AN ADAPTATION OF GEORGE ORWELL’S 1984 AT THE POMPANO BEACH CULTURAL CENTER

The Outré Theatre Company is presenting its sixth full season of provocative theater at the new Pompano Beach Cultural Center. The first show of the 2017-2018 season will be a stage adaptation of George Orwell’s dystopian novel “1984.” The adaptation, written by Andrew White, was premiered at the Lookingglass Theatre in Chicago in 2004 and later moved to Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre.

The play takes place in a world of perpetual war and omnipresent government surveillance. The “superstate” and its residents are dictated to by a political regime controlled by the privileged elite of the Inner Party. These elite persecute individualism and independent thinking as “thoughtcrime,” which is enforced by the “Thought Police.” The play is a haunting look at fascism and proletariat despair.

“We live in perilous, quickly changing times,” said Outré’s Artistic Director Skye Whitcomb. “Our season reflects our commitment to thought-provoking work, and it also reflects the political and social climate we find ourselves in. We’re really looking forward to our new home in Pompano Beach and are very excited about the shows we’re producing.”

WHEN: July 13-30; Thursdays-Saturdays, 8pm; Sundays, 2pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: $39/adults, $29/seniors and $19/students and industry professionals.

Tickets are available online at ccpompano.org or by phone at 954-839-9578.

Firefall with Poco and Pure Prairie League at The Amp

Enjoy a night of country-rock with three classic, pioneering bands — Firefall, Poco and Pure Prairie League.

The Boulder-based band Firefall saturated the radio air waves from 1976 through the early 1980s. Firefall toured the world, selling millions of records and earning two platinum and three gold albums. Their many hits — “You Are the Woman,” “Just Remember I Love You,” “Strange Way,” “Cinderella,” “Mexico,” “Livin’ Ain’t Livin’,” “So Long,” “Goodbye, I Love You,” “Sweet and Sour” and others — will be faithfully recreated.

Poco is one of the original countryrock bands, paving the way for the Eagles. Pure Prairie League was also hailed as a major early influence in the emerging popularity of countryrock music. Their second album, the multi-platinum “Bustin’ Out,” brought the nation the Craig Fuller-penned classic “Amie.”

WHEN: Saturday, July 15, 8pm (doors open at 7pm) WHERE: Pompano Beach Amphitheater, 1801 NE Sixth St., Pompano Beach Pure Prairie League Photo by Scott Evers

COST: Tickets range between $28 and $73. Tickets are available at The Amp Box Office in Pompano Citi Centre or through ticketmaster.com.

For more information call 954-519-5500.

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

Lessons From Bait Fish

BY JIM MATHIE

WHO KNEW THERE ARE 125 DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF BAIT fish? Pompano Beach resident Patrick Lynch knows, because he’s co-owner of Bionic Baits. Lynch took me on a tour of his facility, which got me thinking about the lessons we can learn from a bait fish. But first, a little bit about Lynch and Bionic Baits: Lynch’s facility has 2.5 million pounds of bait at his 19,000-squarefoot Pompano Beach warehouse. Bionic Baits is considered the largest volume distributor of bait in the southeastern United States. They import and export bait worldwide. Much has happened to grow the business from its humble start as M & M

Baits in a 1,500-square-foot warehouse at Southwest 15th Street and Dixie Highway in Deerfield Beach back in 1994 to the massive place it is today.

Patrick has a background that’s as diverse as the types of bait he sells. Born in the Atlanta region, his family moved to Marathon when he was young. He likes to say, “We come from fish,” and these early years helped him develop his knowledge for fishing, diving and boating. After earning his degree at the University of Florida, he became a stockbroker, but soon realized the fish business was in his blood. Growing up in Marathon, he would sell fish to various restaurants. That led to him opening Lynch Seafood Market at 437 E. Atlantic Blvd. in Pompano Beach in 1992.

He even tried a stint in construction management, but had the

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opportunity to co-own M & M Baits with Mark Montella and soon sold his seafood market, which is still in business today.

The name changed to Bionic Baits because their ballyhoo baits seemed to “last forever,” even when trolling. Ballyhoo is a very popular bait locally and can be used to catch a large assortment of fish.

In Lynch’s Pompano Beach frozen warehouse, there are plenty of workers ‘rigging baits’ with the proper hooks and packaging them for sale. But there are also plenty of ‘naked’ baits, meaning the fisherman will rig his own bait.

As in life, it’s all about bait presentation. There’s an analogy to life with how the bait is “presented” while trying to catch fish. In life, many good ideas go unrealized unless they’re “presented” well. Obviously, the bait alone doesn’t catch the intended fish; it’s the hook and how it’s secured within the bait.

Even if an idea is presented well, there needs to be a hook. And then, it’s how the bait is secured to the line. An idea needs to keep someone on the line.

The bait fish also teaches us about the hierarchy of the food chain. For the most part, the 125 varieties of bait fish are at the bottom of the food chain. But even bait fish need to eat to survive. So technically, they are not at the very bottom. As in life, the small fish are eaten by the bigger fish and so forth until you get to the Apex Predator. But even with the top dog, there’s usually a bigger one in the crowd. The bait fish made me realize no matter what, there will always be someone bigger and better. Like the bait fish, you are who you are. But just as Lynch grew his business from scratch, you can strive to be the strongest version of yourself.

After viewing the outcome of bait fish at the Bionic Baits facility though, I’d still rather be a Apex Predator. Y Jim ‘Chiefy’ Mathie served 30 years with Deerfield Beach Fire Rescue, retiring as a Division Fire Chief. He is the Editor-at-Large of Deerfield Beach! magazine.

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TIDBITS AND TRIVIA

Technology: Enough Already!

BY JIM TERLIZZI

I FREELY ADMIT THAT I AM ONE OF THE “ELECTRONICALLY challenged.”

My granddaughters, ages 8 and 6, have mastered computers, iPads and smartphones and currently are building centrifuges to enrich uranium, while I am lucky I can utilize my “dumb phone,” which only makes and gets calls.

My son gave me a new car for my birthday. This was a revelation for someone like me, a member of “The Greatest Generation,” who are not so great at dealing with modern technology.

I am not used to having my car talk to me, like when I veered over the white line and heard a beep, then this disembodied female voice saying: “Hello, this is Vera. You have changed lanes without signaling.”

I thought that was cool, so I deliberately crossed the line again. The voice said: “What did I just tell you?

This is not good. Don’t make me tell you again.” Now, being reminded is OK, but she doesn’t have to get snotty about it.

Later, while waiting at a traffic light, I heard another beep and Vera said: “The car ahead of you has moved. You’re holding up the line. This is how traffic jams get started.” I started to long for the day when the driver behind you would honk his horn the instant the traffic light changed to green.

This car has more cameras than the movie set of “Mission Impossible.” It has rear cameras, side cameras and front cameras, but my favorite is the camera for “girl watching.” It doesn’t operate in real time, as this would be a distraction. Instead, it digitally records all the pretty women it sees for playback later.

You can set it for blonds or brunettes. I guess there aren’t enough redheads to make it cost-effective. Yes, there is a version that records “hunks” for the ladies.

Speaking of cameras, my dumb phone does take pictures. I have used it to take more than 100 photos. I know they’re in there someplace, but I have yet to retrieve a single one. I’ll have to ask my granddaughters.

The current electronic lexicon contains a lot of words I don’t understand, such as wi-fi, broadband, Skype, streaming, 2G, 4G,

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6G, etc. When I was having a computer problem, my daughter told me to “reboot.” I thought that meant buy new shoes. I couldn’t figure out how that would solve the computer problem.

I am, however, proud to report that I have learned to operate the GPS in my new car. I have become so proficient that I am able to mess with Vera’s head. I punch in the destination, then deliberately alter the route that Vera has prescribed.

Vera: “Recalculating. In 200 feet make a legal U-turn.” I keep going.

Vera: “Recalculating. Turn left at traffic light.” I keep going.

Vera: “OK, idiot. Now you’re on your own.”

Of course, I only do this when I know where I’m going.

I love my new car, but it is beginning to scare me. It has started sending me e-mails. (True.)

The latest one said: “Your windshield washer fluid is low. Please refill.”

Then it got really scary when it added: “Buy the fluid at Publix.

They have a twofer.” Y

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DOWN TO BUSINESS

Medical Legacy

BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL CELEBRATES ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY

ON JULY 17, THE BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL WILL BE celebrating its 50th year of medical service to the community. One may believe the origins of a hospital to be a fairly uneventful story, but Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s origin is far from it—in fact, it appears to be something out of a movie. In 1962, Gloria and Robert Drummond’s children, Debra Ann and James Randall, were poisoned.

Unfortunately, the closest hospital was around thirty minutes away and, due to the distance, by the time they arrived, there was little the doctors could do. The tragic death of their children drove the Drummonds to undergo the trying process of opening a hospital in Boca Raton—an act they hoped would spare any other lives from being needlessly lost.

Gloria Drummond formed the Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League, named after her children, which grew quickly to 700

The first patient at Boca Raton Regional Hospital

members in just five years. The League raised enough money to open the hospital, opening its doors on July 17, 1967. The opening of Boca Raton Regional Hospital did not mean the end of the Service League—their work had only just begun. The Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League is still providing volunteers, orchestrating fundraising events and giving donations to this day. Today, members number over 1,200 volunteers.

The Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League is not the only significant growth the Hospital has seen. By 1984, the original building had grown from 104 beds to 394 beds and nine floors. The hospital also added the 25,000 square-foot Debbie-Rand Memorial Pavilion which later became the home of the Women’s Center. Before

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the end of the century, the hospital had also added the Lynn Regional Cancer Center, a new maternity wing, and the Davis Therapy Centers dedicated to rehabilitation.

It appears that the hospital is growing exponentially, making a significant amount of additions. The hospital established the Christine E. Lynn Heart Institute in 2006, the Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute in 2008, and expanded emergency services through the Wold Family Center for Emergency Medicine, established in 2011.

Bernie Marcus, the CEO of The Home Depot, and his wife, Billi, provided the Boca Raton Regional Hospital with a $25 million dollar grant which was used to create the Marcus Neuroscience Institute. Later that same year, the Hospital opened the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health and Wellness Institute. These additions place the Boca Raton Regional Hospital at the forefront of medical science and development—particularly the Neuroscience Institute, which has become a major resource in the region for the growing field of neuroscience.

Over the Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s fifty years of service, a lot has changed. What has not changed, though, is the dedication of the Hospital and the Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League to serving the people of Florida. At the 55th annual Boca Raton Regional Hospital Ball on January 21, Edmund Nasralla, the President of the Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League, reminded attendees that they are “charged with the responsibility of ‘keeping the promise.’ To preserve and protect Gloria Drummond’s legacy, and carry it into the future with the drive and passion she bequeathed to us.” Given the development of the hospital, the myriad accolades it has received, and the many people helped, it is clear that the Boca Raton Regional Hospital has kept Gloria Drummond’s “promise.”

“Here we are, today, charged with the responsibility of ‘keeping the promise.’ To preserve and protect Gloria Drummond’s legacy, and carry it into the future with the drive and passion she bequeathed to us,” said Edmund Nasralla, President of the Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League. “Gloria’s unwavering commitment allowed us to build a Hospital that not only lived up to but exceeded her highest expectations.”

“The unrelenting commitment from our community is rooted in the origins of Boca Raton Regional Hospital. The Hospital and its subsequent growth were made possible through the largesse of our generous donors,” said Mark Larkin, President of Boca Regional’s Foundation. “As you walk through our campus, this longstanding tradition of philanthropy is readily evident.” Y

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PA R E N TA L C O N T R O L S

Talking to Kids about Terrorism

BY DR. JILL SELBACH

TERRORISM IS AN ACT OF VIOLENCE USED TO INCITE FEAR and draw attention to a cause. It is frightening because of its randomness and unpredictability. Children may be confused over how a person could harm themselves in order to harm others, especially to harm innocent children. The recent terrorist attacks in England, once again, brought fear into many of our lives. It brings back the memories of other horrific incidents here in the U.S. for many adults. Today our children are experiencing more

anxiety and higher levels of anxiety than ever before. Anxiety has substantially increased among children and college-age students since the 1950s. Anxiety is something most children experience as a normal part of childhood. It is typical for children to go through a temporary phase that resolves. But children who suffer from an anxiety disorder experience fear, nervousness and shyness, and they start to avoid places and activities.

The attack at the Ariana Grande concert brought terrorism to a whole new level for our kids. Many are keenly aware of this event because it happened to a pop icon who is popular with our children, and she happens to be from South Florida. Kids are also more acutely aware of current events due to social media.

Parents need to be prepared to answer questions and quell fears that have come up for our young people. It is important to know the facts and clearly share them with your child. We all know the age-old “telephone game.” Frequently, facts become

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distorted, embellished or just plain wrong as more people share a story. Parents should ask their children what they have read or heard about the incident. Listen to what they know and how they feel about it. Facts can be clarified on an age-appropriate level. Answer questions they may have succinctly, and be sure to address the issues directly. Avoid giving unnecessary details or discussing issues they have not brought up. When parents discuss fearful situations in a calm manner, it helps the child feel calm.

Children who view their parents as scared feel even more certain there is something they should be very concerned about.

Shield your child from exposure to the news that would be upsetting for them to hear. Talk to your child about your intention to keep them safe, and talk about other adults around them who also have the goal of keeping children safe. Teachers, police officers and firefighters are all part of the community that is here to keep you and your family safe.

Children’s anxiety may not go away overnight. Therefore, it is important to be there to provide ongoing emotional support.

When unexpected or traumatic occurrences happen, it is helpful to continue with the daily routine. Keeping things the same and predictable helps people move on.

Children are resilient and will typically bounce back from their fear. The following signs may be an indication of ongoing worry: • difficulty separating from the parent • trouble sleeping • nightmares about an incident or themes of it coming up in play or discussions regularly • changes in eating habits • avoiding situations that remind him or her of the incident • persistent worry that something similar will happen • a noticeable detachment of feelings about the event • jumpiness If your child consistently exhibits these changes in behavior that begin to negatively impact their ability to go to school, spend time with friends or family, or engage in previously enjoyed activities, it is time to seek professional guidance. Anxiety is an issue for which treatment is very effective. Y Dr. Jill Selbach is a licensed clinical psychologist. For more information visit drjillselbach.com or call 954-618-8412.

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URBAN ADVENTURE

A Caribbean Day-Cay

BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU

STEPPING OUT ONTO THE SAND AND APPROACHING THE tiki hut for On the Beach Watersports is like stepping into a teletransporter with a direct flight to a remote island in the Caribbean. A rainbow-colored, 27-year-old parrot named Sarah squawks as she dangles upside down from a stick suspended from the beachside stand. You can smell coconut oil and citrus as Kenny the Suntan Man demonstrates his homemade lotions for a guest.

Tropical frozen drinks are served from the poolside tiki bar, guests lounge under beach cabanas and the skin-drying sensation of saltwater hangs heavy in the ocean breeze. The sun-warmed sand beckons you to slip off your sandals and dig in your toes.

If you’re looking for a Caribbean-style vacation without going very far, then taking a daytrip to On the Beach Watersports is the perfect getaway. The beachside vendor behind the Wyndham Royal Vista resort provides everything a tropical day should— relaxation, intoxication, excitement and leisure. There are jet skis, kayaks, standup paddleboards, cocktails, sail boats, cabanas and, of course, Sarah the Parrot.

You’ll be greeted by Kenny the Suntan Man, a charismatic and chatty New Yorker who has worked for the beachside vendor since 1983 and started his own suntan lotion line in 1985. Kenny hadn’t intended on being in the suntan lotion business, but when the resort he was working for at the time promised to provide free suntanning products for the Miss Florida pageant and bailed last minute, Kenny stepped in.

“Two weeks later I was in Miami searching for a chemist. That’s when I picked up the name, The Suntan Man and started Under the Sun lotions,” Kenny said. Now Under the Sun products are sold online, in Puerto Rico, the Caribbean islands and various spots in the U.S. On the label is Sarah’s predecessor, a parrot named

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Trigger. Kenny has been in the suntan and beach activity business ever since. On the Beach Watersports celebrated its 20 year anniversary at its current location on the first of June.

“Basically what we do here is we show people what the proper use of suntan lotion is. We teach people how to tan safe in South Florida and enjoy their vacation. And we set the customers up with all the services they could want,” Kenny said. “We have jet skis, paddle boards, kayaks, sail boats, cabanas and chairs. We keep our prices low. A chair is only $5 for the day or $20 for the week.”

Kenny said many of his customers are locals.

“We get a lot of families that come every weekend. They live in the area and will walk over. The patio bar is open everyday from noon to closing,” he said.

Kenny is not the only longtime employee working around On the Beach Watersports. Tony has been working there for almost 18 years (since he was 18), Henry has been there for three, the bartender at the tiki bar, Susie, for 19 and Sarah the parrot for 18.

It’s easy to tell why. On the Beach Watersports is a little oasis.

For my July Urban Adventure, Kenny invited me to help On the Beach Watersports celebrate their 20th anniversary. I took the opportunity to get my adrenaline fix on a jet ski. Kenny hooked me and my boss up with two four-stroke jet skis, Henry instructed me on how to work the beast, and I was off.

Being on the jet ski reminded me a little bit of the last time I was on a mechanical bull, only this time I was in the middle of the ocean and could control the trashing myself. The ocean was choppy, so my new sea bull bucked up waves and crashed back down. My thighs burned as I hovered above the seat. As I pulled the throttle all the way down and gunned across the water, my arms tensed and I had trouble keeping a straight line. I squinted my eyes as the ocean water whipped my face. The feeling was exhilarating.

Unfortunately, there’s a fairly contained space in which jetskiiers can cruise, so the path is pretty much a zig-zag, back-andforth track, but with enough speed and dare, the experience is still pretty gratifying. If jet skiing isn’t enough adventure for you, On the Beach Watersports also makes daily trips out to the Everglades for airboat rides and gator shows.

“We have a shuttle bus that picks people up anywhere in South Florida within a ten mile radius of us.” said Kenny. “We bring people out to the Everglades to Holiday Park. We let the gator boys do the gator show.” Y On the Beach Watersports opens daily at 9am and closes between 6 and 7 at night in the summertime. Learn more online at onthebeach.ws. You can also order Kenny’s Under the Sun products at underthesunskincare.com. On the Beach Watersports is located at 1110 S. Ocean Blvd. in Pompano Beach.

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Meet Your Mayor

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HE SERVED EIGHT YEARS AS DEERFIELD BEACH’S DISTRICT 4 COMMISSIONER, AND JUST COMPLETED THREE MONTHS AS THE CITY’S NEW MAYOR. IT’S ABOUT TIME YOU GET TO KNOW MORE ABOUT BILL GANZ. WITH A NEW VISION FOR A MORE UNIFIED CITY GOVERNMENT, A MORE TECHNOLOGYFORWARD OPERATION AND AN EXTENSIVE LIST OF REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, MAYOR BILL GANZ SHARES HIS HISTORY, GOALS AND UPCOMING PLANS WITH THE CITIZENS OF DEERFIELD BEACH.

BY MARIE PULEO

Deerfield Beach Mayor Bill Ganz at his swearing-in ceremony.

Photo by Jeff Graves

After years of stagnation and political tension, the City of Deerfield Beach has a new mayor — Bill Ganz — and he’s on fire.

“He has hit-the-ground-running,” said one city official. “It’s like Disneyland at City Hall right now. It’s a whole new atmosphere.”

Ganz said his top three goals are to aggressively push forth new economic development and beautification projects, including the city’s new Pioneer Grove and Dixie Highway corridor; to implement new technology-forward ways of engaging citizens, including social media; and to create a more civilized, respectful and effective city government that can work together as a unified team.

“I think his general approach for us,”

said Deerfield Beach City Manager Burgess Hanson, “is that we don’t buy into the old saying that ‘if it’s not broken, then you don’t need to fix it.’ We’re continually looking for ways to improve.”

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT One of the most difficult issues the city faces at this time, said Ganz, is that various federal and state revenue streams are being taken away or diminished, which has a significant influence on what happens in the city. Block grants and the Communication Services Tax are continuing to erode from year to year.

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good healthy ship going here in Deerfield Beach,” he said.

For Ganz, the economic development of the city is essential, not only in the shortterm, but the long-term. It will involve working with the Greater Deerfield Beach Chamber of Commerce to carry out the Citywide Economic Development Strategy, which was initiated last year. It is a longterm plan that was created as a result of the grassroots efforts of the Chamber and the city’s business community.

A key component of the plan is the creation of Pioneer Grove, a new town center within the old “heart” of Deerfield Beach. This area, which lies just east of Dixie Highway and stretches from Pioneer Park in the north, to just below Southeast Fifth Court in the south, will be a walkable downtown with a vibrant mix of residential, office and commercial uses such as restaurants and retail. ​

Congressman Ted Deutch with Mayor Ganz at the Deerfield Beach Chamber of Commerce breakfast.

Photo by Jeff Graves

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The Dixie Highway Corridor, the city’s central spine, is also being redeveloped with a business-residential, mixed-use vision, and marketing efforts are underway to attract investors.

“Seeing the Pioneer Grove area and Dixie Highway reach their fullest potential, is something that’s going to be very good for the city both in the short-term and longterm, and I would love to be here and see that through,” said Ganz.

One of the challenges Ganz sees when it comes to economic development is promoting growth that helps the City’s bottom line, but also maintains a quality of life for the residents.

“I would like to see us keep the village feel we have in Deerfield Beach, but continue to grow in the areas that we’re doing really well in,” said Ganz. “We’re bringing some outstanding businesses into the city – not just major corporations, but small niche businesses – in the technology, medical and manufacturing industries. For us to be able to develop those relationships and continue to lure these great businesses, is very good for the long-term benefit of the city.”

Another long-term goal that Ganz would like to see to completion is finding a way to better connect the Sawgrass Expressway to I-95 without disrupting neighborhoods along Southwest 10th Street. As a City Commissioner, Ganz worked with residents of Century Village and the surrounding communities to form a consensus to prevent an overpass. The 10th Street connector remains one of the most controversial projects in Deerfield Beach, and studies are currently underway to develop a solution.

“It’s an issue that can have a severe impact on our city,” said Ganz. “We have worked with the communities to come up with a checklist of things that we want considered and that must be implemented in this plan to not only protect us from an adverse project, but also give us some

I would like to see us keep the village feel we have in Deerfield Beach, but continue to grow in the areas that we’re doing really well in. We’re bringing some outstanding businesses into the city – not just major corporations, but small niche businesses – in the technology, medical and manufacturing industries. For us to be able to develop those relationships and continue to lure these great businesses is very good for the long-term benefit of the city.

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benefits that don’t exist now when it comes to dealing with traffic issues that we have.”

Ganz said it’s important to ensure that the businesses that are coming to Deerfield Beach will have the mobility and level of transportation access they require.

“We’re very fortunate with our proximity to the airports in Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, the Sawgrass, I-95 and the Turnpike. This really puts us in a unique position to build on some of these industrial and business areas that we have, which is going to help us long-term,” he said.

In addition to these projects, three new hotel projects are in the works: a boutique hotel near The Cove Shopping Center; a potential addition to the Royal Blues Hotel on Northeast 21st Avenue near the Deerfield Beach Pier; and a new hotel at the building adjacent to the Billabong store on AIA, which is projected to have a rooftop pool and bar.

The city is also in negotiations to purchase the Chamber of Commerce building at 1601 E. Hillsboro Blvd. The plan is to turn it into a city facility in which the Chamber could lease space, and which would also be associated with nearby Sullivan Park.

As a city commissioner, Ganz was instrumental in bringing about the redevelopment of Sullivan Park on the Intracoastal Waterway, a project that was carried out by the Deerfield Beach

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).

The centerpiece of the park, which had its grand opening in February, is an enormous mosaic splash pad, the city’s first major public art project. Ganz was an early proponent of creating the city’s public art program.

“Sullivan Park is such a wonderful addition to the City of Deerfield Beach, and having been there from the very beginning, from the first conversations about it, to see that come to full fruition and for it to be as outstanding as it is, is really a great sense of accomplishment,” said Ganz.

“The CRA has been doing an outstanding job, and funding has been used wisely to improve neighborhoods and the city overall,” he said.

Ganz says the city is in need of more parks and athletic fields. In some areas, land is available, but a long-term plan is needed to ensure that the parks are developed in a way that best serves the residents.

In 2012, the City received a 50-acre land donation from the old Tam O’Shanter Golf Course to be used as park space. The property, located south of Green Road between Northwest 13th Avenue and Military Trail, would effectively double space for athletic fields and other park amenities in Deerfield Beach, which has significantly fewer fields than many of its neighbors.

“This is a major project that’s going

to take a great deal of funding and planning, and I would really like to see that developed,” said Ganz.

Ganz would also like to see an expansion of the Johnny Tigner Community Center at the Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex.

Due to its aging infrastructure, it may need to be torn down and reconstructed.

Some other projects include: The Rain Forest Project at the Deerfield Beach Arboretum, which should be completed by next spring; a nearshore artificial reef, which requires federal and state permitting, and is expected to be in place by the end of 2018; and a $1.7 million CRA project to remodel the North Beach Pavilion at Northeast 21st Avenue, which is scheduled for completion sometime next year.

Throughout the redevelopment projects, Ganz says he hopes the city can make moves to become a greener city. When the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier was redeveloped in 2012, Ganz, along with other elected officials, championed the city’s pursuit to “go green,” which resulted in the pier project earning a LEED certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). It was the first LEED certified public facility in the city.

“We set a very high goal when we redid the pier, and to get the LEED certification was a great accomplishment,” said Ganz.

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it has gotten a little off track. His goal is to renew those efforts and make sure that issues are considered from a standpoint that is environmentally friendly and more sustainable in the long-term.

Some first steps are plans to use compressed natural gas for City vehicles, and the recent purchase of a robotic lawnmower that will help with parks maintenance.

Another goal is for the City’s operations to move toward becoming more paperless.

SEEKING UNITY When Ganz was sworn into office in March 2017, he not only became mayor of a South Florida coastal city with exceptional beaches, a thriving business district, extensive plans for redevelopment and a vibrant cultural diversity; he also became

Ganz’s goal is to make the city commission meetings efficient, professional and respectful, and “to operate in a manner that restores some dignity and pride to the City of Deerfield Beach.”

“We’re still early into it,” said Ganz, “but so far, one of the biggest feedbacks I’ve gotten from people is that our meetings are quite different from what they used to be, and people are very happy about that.”

Dealing with the fallout of a City Hall that has had a history of being “a little dysfunctional and disjointed” is one of Ganz’s top priorities.

“We have a very diverse community,” said Ganz. “I feel that the atmosphere at City Hall has bled out into the city and created divisions. One of the challenges we have is bringing our city together.”

After being elected mayor, one of the first

Letting people know what we’re doing also helps us in developing a long-term plan. We work for the residents, and if they’re informed about what we’re considering or what proposals are out there, we can get their feedback. That’s going to help us create a city that really meets the needs and the desires of the citizens, and that’s what it’s all about.

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the leader of a city government known for its political tension.

“Unfortunately, we were known for our chaotic and tumultuous city commission meetings,” said Ganz, who just prior to being elected mayor served two, four-year terms as the city’s northwest District 4 commissioner.

“I think all of us had the desire for a different atmosphere,” he said. “Listening to people on the campaign trail, and to the two newest Commissioners as well, knowing that was their desire, our very first meeting we established that.”

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things Ganz did was have the City Manager arrange for him to meet with each of the City’s departments to let them know what some of his goals are for Deerfield Beach, and to “set their minds at ease.”

“The City of Deerfield Beach is very fortunate. We have an amazing staff, and I appreciate them,” said Ganz. “I thought it was important for them to know that.”

Ganz told each department that his goal is to make them “the best-trained staff out there.”

“I want to create an environment within the city that makes them never want to

leave us,” he said.

The City has over 400 full-time employees, and approximately 300 parttime and “will call” employees (employees who are called to work on an as-needed basis). In addition, there are over 200 law enforcement officers and firefighter paramedics who are contracted through the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

“I don’t have every name memorized, but I’m working on it,” said Ganz. “That’s a long-term goal.”

“There’s a new wave of excitement and energy in the halls that we haven’t seen around here in a really long time,” said one City Hall employee. “It says a lot about the new mayor. I think it’s a good start, and that we’re on the right track.”

Mayor Ganz has also had to cope with a long history of mistrust within the community toward city government. Three months before Ganz was elected to his first term as the city’s District 4 Commissioner in 2009, his predecessor and the sitting Deerfield Beach mayor were arrested on separate felony corruption charges within days of each other, and forced to leave office. Both were eventually found guilty of the crimes for which they were charged.

In 2011, a Deerfield Beach city commissioner who had been a fixture in Broward politics for nearly 40 years, was charged with falsifying city records. She was removed from office the following year after a jury found her guilty of failing to disclose a potential conflict of interest.

In 2016, the Florida Commission on Ethics found that probable cause existed that the sitting mayor had misused her office on five counts.

“The track record when it came to trust and integrity at City Hall was certainly questionable,” said Ganz. “Over the last eight years, I’ve worked hard as a District 4 Commissioner to restore a sense of pride and a sense of trust. The people that I’ve worked with day in and day out have had a great deal of faith and confidence in me. Now it’s a matter of working with the other areas of the city and making sure that a lot of the things that we did successfully in the western district [CONTINUED ON PAGE 50] are what we

About Bill Ganz

Ganz was born in Hollywood, Florida in 1968. He grew up in what was west unincorporated Broward, near Davie. At the time, there was nothing but orange groves. His family moved to Cooper City when he was in middle school, and his parents still live there.

“Both of my parents really have been great influences on me,” said Ganz. “The most important thing I got from my dad is honesty and integrity. He’s a man of his word, and that’s important to me ... my mom is just an angel, all the soft spots that you need.”

Ganz says that growing up he was “a typical South Florida kid” with a love for the outdoors. He spent his days fishing, boating or at the beach. He graduated from Cooper City High School and attended Broward Community College, then transferred to Florida State University, where he was a theater major.

“It was something I loved and had a knack for,” said Ganz.

“That was going to be my career path.”

The summer after leaving Florida State University, he was set to move out to Los Angeles, but met his wife Cristina while on a trip to Key West.

“It was love at first sight for me,” he said. “She was somebody that I definitely wanted to settle down with.”

Ganz and his wife, who’s from Coral Springs, have been married for 20 years and have lived in Deerfield Beach for the same number of years. They have two daughters, Danielle and Sara, who are both in high school.

After Ganz decided not to pursue an acting career, he went to the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and studied graphic design.

He went to work for Power Images, a leading marketing and graphic design firm in Fort Lauderdale, and eventually became the Director of Internet Services, creating websites for major accounts like the Miami Dolphins and Arvida. Four years later, he got a job with Global Pipe and Supply, handling distribution, customer service, sales, marketing and contract negotiations.

“It was a big directional change, but it was a great opportunity for me,” said Ganz. “It allowed my wife to be a stay-at-home mom, and it was a great company.”

Since 2011, Ganz has worked at ComplyRight, a B2B marketing company specializing in Human Resources. He is currently a Business Analyst in their IT Department and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or team facilitator. He leads five IT Development teams as an Agile Coach.

Ganz says his use of Agile development (an umbrella term for several software development methodologies) helps him in his job as mayor.

“It’s a great tool to have,” he said. “I actually apply it with my approach to a lot of things in the city, whether it be simple problem-solving or looking at large-scale plans and narrowing them down to smaller achievable goals to work towards a big overall goal. It’s something I really enjoy.”

During football season, Ganz also works for the NFL as a part of the Injury Video Review Team for Miami Dolphins home games.

In the rare moments when he isn’t working, Ganz’s favorite way to unwind is to go fishing, whether it’s in the Florida Keys, on the Deerfield Beach Pier, or [CONTINUED ON PAGE 52] Deerfield Beach!

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ALL ABOUT THE PATTY

All of their burgers start with a five-star, chef-designed proprietary meat blend.

Or you can upgrade to grass-fed beef or Kobe.

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he quixotic quest for the perfect burger has consumed food journalists for quite some time. In an age when everyone is well aware they should be eating more vegetables, whole grains and fruits, we still pine for hamburgers. Recently, the Food Network tackled the national burger scene in “52 Top Burgers from Coast to Coast.” What a pleasant surprise to find our very own Charm City Burger on the map. Sure we know what a gem it is, but a little national recognition never hurt anyone. Of course we had been to Charm City many times since they opened a few years ago, but we made a special trip to celebrate — any excuse to indulge. Here are a few of our favorites...

Other local burger joint standouts BURGER CRAZE 2096 NE Second St., Deerfield Beach GEORGIE’S ALIBI MONKEY BAR 2266 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors JACK’S OLD FASHION HAMBURGER HOUSE 591 S. Cypress Rd., Pompano Beach LE TUB 1100 N. Ocean Drive, Hollywood TUCKER DUKES 1101 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach

[ The Big Sloppy ]

Many chefs will agree, top anything with a fried egg and you’ll be delighted. (OK, maybe not certain flavors of ice cream.)

Along with a fried egg, this burger is served up with double cheese, peppered bacon and a hash brown. Don’t try to fight the mess. Just relish in the sheer delight as that bright yellow yolk converts your already sinful burger into a meal from the heavens.

If this sounds appealing, but a touch overwhelming, a smaller version known as The Lil Sloppy is also available.

[ The Southern Belle ]

Inspired by cuisine developed south of the Mason-Dixon line, this choice is topped with muenster cheese, barbecue sauce, haystack onions, creamy bacon coleslaw, tomato and garlic aioli.

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[The Volcano ]

If heat is your thing, The Volcano is a must.

Topped with pepper jack cheese, volcano sauce (magmainspired hot sauce) and pickled jalapeño.

Hooked Up

For a little more flair (and money) with your patty, you can enjoy your burger “hooked up” with any of the following: thickcut peppered bacon, candied bacon strips, hash brown, fried egg, onion ring topper, sautéed mushrooms, extra cheese, seared foie gras, grilled onions, pickled jalapeño, blue cheese spread and double meat.

Charm City Burger Company is located at 1136 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach.

Visit charmcityburgerco.com for more information.

Some of our other favorites The Emperor

How often do you get treated like royalty?

For truffle fans, this choice is a no-brainer.

It’s a half-pound Wagyu beef patty topped with sautéed mushrooms, aged Gruyère and truffle aioli.

The Cowboy

The traditional bacon-cheeseburger gets a makeover. The Cowboy is topped with thick-cut peppered bacon, cheddar cheese, sautéed onions and mushrooms. It’s a safe choice, but the cumulative quality of all the toppings elevates The Cowboy beyond your typical bacon-cheeseburger.

Beyond Burgers CHICKEN SANDWICHES We would be remiss if we didn’t mention the folks at Charm City extend their game to chicken sandwiches, a veggie burger and several impressive sides. For a satisfying chicken option, try The Cheffy — topped with candied bacon strips, grilled onions, blue cheese spread, sweet chili sauce, lettuce and tomato.

DON’T BE SURPRISED Beyond chicken and burgers, they also offer sushi tuna, which is ground ahi tuna served with kimchi slaw, wasabi aioli and a sweet soy glaze. The Greek is a spiced lamb burger with Greek salad slaw, garlic tzatziki, tomato and feta. Even their turkey burger is full of surprises —

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topped with Swiss cheese, cranberry mustard and served on a whole wheat bun.

SALAD? Yes, you can even find kale on the menu. Try the kale and apple salad crunch to offset any negative effects from all the beef, cheese and carbs. If you have kale with your meal, there’s no need to feel guilty for splurging on a big, juicy burger.

THE HIPPIE Our summer intern Daniel is a vegan. And even he found something to eat. The Hippie is a veggie burger made with a blend of beets, ’shrooms, grains and oats.

MAC AND CHEESE BITES Imagine macaroni and cheese, breaded and then fried. Guess what, you don’t have to imagine it. These sinful morsels are available at Charm City and served with a side of their Volcano sauce.

THE USUALS Of course, any burger place should be judged by its fries, and Charm City’s hand-cut fries are truly addictive.

They also serve hand-cut sweet potato fries and tater tots. The formidable beerbattered onion rings are

A mac and cheese bite—crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside.

a standout and a calorieworthy option to fries. (Can we count onion rings as a vegetable?)

DESSERTS Throw caution to the wind and indulge with Oreo fritters. As if Oreos could be improved upon. Served with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and dusted with a bit of powdered sugar. They don’t stop with Oreos.

Twinkie fritters are also available.

To read the Food Network’s story on Charm City Burger Company, visit foodnetwork.com/ restaurants/photos/best-burgers-america

Each month we feature an eclectic mix of stories about our community — the people, events and news that make Deerfield Beach unique. From an investigative feature on the troubles at Broward Health to a story on a the economic development of our city and everything in between: Your stories are our stories.

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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 NE 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 burger specials every day, 4pm7pm. 1600 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-428-4539 $$

Baja Cafe. MEXICAN A hometown favorite is Pepe’s spinach en-

chiladas 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 NE Second St., 954-531-1290 $$

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Café Med. ITALIAN Authentic Italian restaurant right on the

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

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 SE 15th Terrace, 954-570-6101 $$ 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 NE 21st Ave., 954-857-2929. $$$$

Deer Creek Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy the club atmosphere with gorgeous views of the plush gardens and waterfall. The restaurant offers daily lunch and dinner specials, a Sunday breakfast buffet and covered patio dining so you can dine al fresco. 2801 Deer Creek Country Club Blvd., 954-421-5553 $$ Deerfield Beach Cafe. AMERICAN Part of the Deerfield Beach

International Fishing Pier, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to all the beachcombers. So skip the cooler and grab something here—so easy. 202 NE 21st Ave., 954-426-0500 $

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, 954-418-3939 $$ La Val de Loire. FRENCH Whether it’s a night out with the family or a romantic dinner for two, this quaint spot in the Cove Shopping Center serves classical French cuisine. 1576 SE Third Court, 954-427-5354 $$$ Little Havana. CUBAN If you are looking for authentic Cuban

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food and music accompanied by speedy service then look no further. Little Havana has fantastic lunch specials, and most of their dinner plates will feed two. 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

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chimichurri, so ask for it on the side with whatever you order. You won’t regret it. 721 N. Federal Highway, 954-427-6000 $$

Luigi Di Roma. ITALIAN Enjoy all your favorite classic Italian dishes served in a clubby room complete with brick arches and warm tones and lighting. 718 S. Federal Highway, 954-531-6151 $$$ Muddy Waters. ISLAND • AMERICAN A relaxing neighborhood

place offering fresh seafood, chowders, burgers, wraps, salads and plenty of appetizers to go along with their full bar. Finish off with their pretzel crusted tequila key lime pie mad in house daily.

2237 W. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-428-6577

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

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

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Patio Bar & Grill. AMERICAN Everything is freshly prepared and served just steps away from the beach. Live music nightly. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596-8618 $$ Rattlesnake Jake’s. TEX MEX Dive bar close to the beach with

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

Sabor Latino. LATIN A new place in The Cove. 1544 SE 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 SE 15th 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 $$

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 $

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dining out 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 SE Third St., 954421-9769 $

Two George’s. SEAFOOD An intracoastal hot spot with live music, a great view and a legendary Friday happy hour. 1754 SE Third Court, 954-421-9272 $$ Whales’ Rib. SEAFOOD Locals know it well and tourists know it from Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. 2031 NE Second St., 954-4218880 $$

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 $ 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 $$

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 $$$

Cap’s Place. SEAFOOD Lighthouse Point’s own hideaway, sea-

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 $

Fetta Republic. GREEK Traditional Greek offerings close to home. 2420 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-2394 $$

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food joint dating back to prohibition. Take the short boat ride over to the restaurant. 2765 NE 28th Court, 954-941-0418 $$$

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 NE 29th Ave. (at the Lighthouse Point Marina), 954-941-0246 $$

Pampa Gaucho Churrascaria. BRAZILIAN Traditional rodizio for your inner carnivore. 4490 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-3595

$$

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

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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 $$

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Aconchego Bar and Grill. BRAZILIAN A taste of Brazil in the heart of Pompano Beach. Open for lunch and dinner. 7 SE 22nd Ave., 954-782-8040. $ 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 SW 15th St., 954-784-3696 $$

Bobby Rubino’s. BARBECUE • AMERICAN Specials and coupons

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 overlook-

ing 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-quality

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, 954782-2688 $$

Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN Sprechen sie Deutsch? You don’t find 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 sautéed in lemon butter and topped with homemade brown gravy. 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 everyone. 3919 N. Federal Highway., 954-582-4444 Chez Porky’s. BARBECUE A low-key spot serving a bunch of southern favorites. 105 SW Sixth St., 954-946-5590 $$

Cypress Nook. GERMAN This place has been in business for 38 years—talk about staying power. 201 SE 15th 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

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dining out too many people get in on this secret gem in Pompano Beach. 2862 NE 17th 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 ga-

lore, 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 $

Gianni’s Italian Restaurant. ITALIAN Enjoy traditional Ital-

ian 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 $$$

Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Beach front dining at the

Beachcomber Resort—go for the view. 1200 S. Ocean Blvd. 954941-7830 $$$

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 In-

tracoastal, 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

J Mark’s. AMERICAN A relaxing, modern restaurant and bar

with food and service to match. 1490 NE 23rd St., 954-782-7000 $$$

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 $$

La Rachetta at Whole Foods Market. PIZZA AND WINE BAR

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

Get your shopping done while you take care of your appetite. 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 $$ Mediterraneo Cucina Siciliana. ITALIAN True Sicilian food

served for dinner only. Closed on Mondays. 420 N. Federal Highway, 754-222-9174 $$

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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 $$-$$$

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no Beach border serving expertly prepared Italian food with quite a bit of a flare. In other words—not like mom used to make…this is way, way better. (No offense to mom.) A perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or a romantic dinner for two. 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 ingredients,

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 $$ Table 2201. MEDITERRANEAN • SEAFOOD Everything at Table 2201 is made on the premises—even the desserts. We started off our meal with the pygros, a tower of eggplant, potatoes and ground beef topped with a cool yogurt sauce. The dish is reminiscent of the classic Greek dish moussaka, but the cool yogurt sauce replaces the bechemel. Finish off with the Greek yogurt mousse, a lightly sweetened cloud with a hint of cocoa and a strawberry sauce to compliment. Table 2201 has a menu full of your Greek favorites without all of the hooplah. So if you are looking for a genuine Greek dinner without having to dance on tables and yell “opa”—not that there’s anything wrong with that—Table 2201 is a good choice. 2201 E. Atlantic Blvd., 718-600-2236 $$ Take Sushi. JAPANESE • SUSHI Fresh, authentic Japanese fair

delivered to your door? Yes, please. 2714 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-7852442 $

Talay Thai. THAI • JAPANESE A small and cozy place with delivery and carry out. 2233 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-941-1123 $$

Umberto’s of Long Island. ITALIAN • PIZZA When a pizza is

named Grandma’s Pizza—you must order it. And trust us, you won’t regret it. There is 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. Sixth St., 954781-9464 $

Yakuza. JAPANESE • THAI The contemporary Asian anchored

décor is a feast for the eyes: warm, inviting and totally unique.

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. 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 $$

Zuccarelli. ITALIAN • PIZZA This place is more than just a piz-

za joint. From eggplant Parmesan to shrimp fra diavolo, 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 $$

Fast & Casual DEERFIELD BEACH Fast & Casual 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 NE 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 NE 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

Taco Tuesday • Chicken $2 • Beef $2 • Steak $3 • Chorizo $2 • Fish $3.50 • Chicken Enchiladas $7.95

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dining out 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

unto themselves. The breakfast all day burger is topped with a fried egg. 3150 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-7120

Coffee Cove. COFFEE SHOP With its bright, light colors and beach inspired theme, this boutique coffee house is locally owned and operated. Serving farm to table cuisine, hand crafted cold and hot beverages from 6am to 10pm. 313 SE 15th Terrace 754-333-8782

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 NE 36th St., (Sample Road) 954-783-7714

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

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

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

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 cheese steaks are huge. 3650 N. Federal Highway, 954-393-0322

Gelateria. GELATO Cool off with an Italian frozen treat. Offering more than 26 flavors of gelato right by the sea. Open daily from 12pm to 10pm. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 694-428-2850

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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

Mawi’s Cafe. ITALIAN Family owned Italian bistro serving breakfast and lunch all day—paninis, bagels, salads, smoothies and more. 1934 S. Third Court, 954-481-8600 Nick’s Pizza. PIZZA Nick’s family moved from the Bronx to Deer-

field Beach 13 years ago and opened Nick’s Pizza. The restaurant offers an extensive Italian catering menu and New York Style pizza.

They offer delivery service too. 137 NE Second Ave., 954-421-6700.

The Pickle Barrell. DELICATESSEN Get in touch with your 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

Pizza Piez. ITALIAN 614 SE 10th St., 754-212-2396 The Sticky Bun. DELI • BAKERY • BRUNCH. Everyone will find something to munch on, whether it be their flourless chocolate cake or a short rib panini with fontina cheese and pickled red onions… yum. 1619 SE Third Court, 754-212-5569

Tucker Duke’s Lunchbox. BURGERS The names of the burgers

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 NE 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

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

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

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

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

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

Umberto’s Pizza. PIZZA Family tradition baked into every bite.

Try Grandma’s pizza, square pizza with fresh tomato and basil and of course, mozzarella. 233 N. 21st Ave., 954-421-7200

Chi-Town. ITALIAN BEEF • CHICAGO HOT DOGS 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

LIGHTHOUSE POINT Fast & Casual Burger Fi. BURGERS Everything at Burger Fi is cooked to order.

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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

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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 a 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. And if you are as smart as we are, you’ll buy a jar of relish to take with you because you will want more of that addictive relish.

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

Jet’s Pizza. PIZZA Try one of the specialty pizzas such as Philly cheese steak with Alfredo sauce or the BLT. 437 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-5387

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

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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

Miyako. JAPANESE BUFFET Endless sushi and Japanese fare for a price that is unbeatable. 1157 S. Federal Highway, 954-783-8883 Pasquale’s Pizza. PIZZA Family owned and operated serving pizza by the pie and by the slice. 2680 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-6010707 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 NE 16th 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

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—a million minds making the world a better place. 1201 S. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-2344

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 goes beyond ground beef and toppings? Not only will they supply you with fresh, unique tacos, but the corn tortillas are made from scratch daily. Who does that? 1614 E. Sample Rd., 954-943-0057

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photo opps Memorable moments around town

Ocean Brews and Blues Festival Deerfield Beach

PHOTOS BYÂ JEFF GRAVES Craft brew enthusiasts enjoyed the first annual Ocean Brews & Blues festival. Along with the great brews and blues, festival attendees also enjoyed an assortment of local foods, cold beverages and craft vendors.

Shannon, Mary, Chad, Summel, Tony, and Janna Nina and Julian

Chuck, Connor, Addison, Anthony and Chris

Laura and Stan

Ava learns CPR from BSO Fire Rescue

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Teacher Appreciation Breakfast

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Deerfield Beach - Boca Raton PHOTOS BYÂ JEFF GRAVES The Deerfield Beach Chamber of Commerce honored a teacher of the year from every public and private school in Deerfield Beach.Â

Ms. Julie Method, Commissioner Gloria Battle

Dave Mirantz, Jan Muenzemaier, Commissioner Bernie Parness, City Manager Burgess Hanson

Ms. Francine Baugh, Deerfield Beach Middle School Principal; Teacher of the Year, Ms. Ruchelle Priester; Commissioner Joe Miller

Quiet Waters Elementary School Principal, Mr. Geoffrey Henning; Mayor Bill Ganz; Teacher of the Year, Ms. Donna Chandler, Commissioner Todd Drosky and Kirsten Charlson

Teacher of the Year, Mr. Michael Chinnery, Commissioner Gloria Battle, Kirsten Charlson, Deerfield Park Elementary Principal, Ms. Jocelyn Reid

Highland Christian Academy

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Commissioner Bernie and Kathy Parness with Commissioner Gloria Battle

Jerry DuBois, Congressman Ted Deutch and Larry DeVille

Deerfield Beach Chamber of Commerce Breakfast

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Deerfield Beach - Boca Raton PHOTOS BY JEFF GRAVES

Congressman Ted Deutch who represents Florida’s 22nd congressional district spoke at the May breakfast.

Deborah Huston, Officer C. Periu and Arielle Leavitt

Jose Garces and Gwyndolen Clarke-Reed

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Donna DeFronzo and Dave Reece

Congressman Ted Deutch

Jayne Hafer

Anthony, George, Flynn, Jarrod, Johnny and Jacqueline

Relay for Life Quiet Waters Park

PHOTOS BYÂ JEFF GRAVES Relay For Life is a communitybased fundraising event of the American Cancer Society. Each year, more than 5,000 Relay For Life events take place in over twenty countries.

Chadia, Zak, Gordon, Mikel and Ray

Lucia, Karine, Luiza, Gisele and Edison

JJ, Hilmes, Yazmin, Shannon and Ryan

Nadieda, Carrie, Mia, Karina, Taylor, Homar, Samantha and Stephanie

Verna, Richard, Lee and Michael

Deerfield Beach High School Band

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can do citywide.”

People’s mistrust of government is an obstacle, but not a hard one to overcome, said Ganz, and “you do that by hard work and performance.”

21ST CENTURY COMMUNICATION For Ganz, communication and transparency are essential to informed decision making and problem solving.

Ganz’s vision for Deerfield Beach includes moving it forward into the 21st century when it comes to technology and keeping people informed of what’s happening in the city. He thinks it’s important for residents to know not just what decisions are made, but why they are made.

Since Ganz has been mayor, more information than ever is being communicated to residents.

“Letting people know what we’re doing also helps us in developing a long-term plan,” said Ganz. “We work for the residents, and if they’re informed about what we’re considering or what proposals are out there, we can get their feedback. That’s going to help us create a city that really meets the needs and the desires of the citizens, and that’s what it’s all about.”

As mayor, Ganz plans to use social media to better engage the public about important issues and to promote Deerfield Beach, something the city’s mayors haven’t done in the past. He just launched his mayor’s Facebook page, and is also available on Twitter (@DFB_MayorGanz).

When Ganz was first elected as a City Commissioner, he created an email newsletter and email crime alerts for his district. As an extension of that, Ganz has now started a Mayor’s Newsletter and a citywide crime report that is sent to subscribed residents by email and updated regularly.

In addition, a new real-time citywide notification system, called Deerfield Beach Alerts, was recently implemented in conjunction with the Broward Sheriff’s Office. It informs residents via Twitter (@DFB_Alerts) of incidents impacting the public, such as crimes in progress or serious traffic accidents. For now, the service is only in English, but more languages will likely be added in the future.

Ganz feels that keeping residents informed of crimes happening in their surroundings is important both from a safety standpoint and as a crime prevention strategy.

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statistics and trends in the areas served by BSO. Even as a private citizen, Ganz was concerned about keeping residents informed. He would contact City Hall and find out what was happening in his neighborhood, then created email crime alerts that he disseminated to as many people as he could. He also helped found the West Deerfield Committee Alliance (a group of homeowner’s associations in the western portion of the city) in order for them to share information and create a united front when dealing with City Hall about issues pertaining to their neighborhoods.

As mayor, one of Ganz’s goals was to create an app that allows residents to report pot holes, vandalism, broken park benches, power outages and other issues right from their mobile device. That service, called “Fix It,” is now available and can be found within the City app called “Inside DFB.” “There are many different ways to reach people,” said Ganz, “and we want to utilize them as much as possible.”

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“That’s probably my passion,” said Ganz. “I have zero time for it, but I love to fish. In my dreams, that’s what I’m doing.”

Ganz entered into politics as a result of serving as Vice President, and eventually President, of the Deer Isle Homeowner’s Association. His first experience in working with the City was when he helped bring traffic calming measures to his neighborhood.

Although, over time, Ganz’s involvement in his HOA diminished, the HOA Board came to him when it needed his help in stopping a City plan to put a cell phone tower in the Villages of Hillsboro Park. The City had developed the plan without any public input, and was going to use park space for the tower’s large concrete base.

“That’s what got me interested in what was happening at City Hall and the decisions that were being made there, said Ganz. “I started attending Commission meetings. I didn’t have any plans of running for office, but the more I went, the more I thought I could assist.”

“I don’t think I’ve missed a single Commission meeting in 10 years, and I’ve been in office for eight,” he said. “It became a passion, because I really felt that I could make a difference.”

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The Tapestry of Recreation WHY SHOULD CITIES FUND RECREATIONAL opportunities that clearly attract a limited number of residents? A recent newsletter from Pompano Beach commissioner Mike Sobel referred briefly to a $2.5 million annual subsidy for the city golf course. His remark was clearly meant to spark this question among residents. Should all of the city’s taxpayers fund lower fees so residents who choose to golf can do so at a lower rate? Clearly golfers can afford to pay the full amount, right? What about beach visitors expecting a clean, well-maintained beach area or fisherman at area piers getting access to the ocean for much less than the cost to provide? Should parents of local youth pay all the costs for sports fields, lights, etc.?

The Pompano Beach Municipal Golf Course. Photo by Daniel Myers

So I called city leaders in area cities to probe for answers. The mayor of Lighthouse Point, Glenn Troast summed up the issues this way: “That’s a difficult issue to assess because there are so many intangibles.”

Clear answers in black and white are not easy in the arena of recreation and leisure activities. There are not many special formulas or easy comparisons to other cities. What one city spends on a specific program may be very different from what is spent in another city.

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The answer to the question lay within the context of local politics: elected officials who live and govern within each city must campaign face-to-face with residents. If residents are happy about life in their city ...these leaders know it. When residents are unhappy, commissioners hear about it. Recreation is part of everyday life and happy residents go about their days not bothering commissioners. Unhappy residents let their thoughts be known. A large group of seniors in Lighthouse Point wanted to add yoga classes at the library, so they raised there voices and now those are available. Obviously, the funding made sense to enough people.

Sure, one can argue that a city “needs” a golf course, city pool or tennis center to attract residents or new businesses. There is some truth to this; but one could say that all those amenities can or should be funded by those who use them.

There isn’t a publicly-funded trampoline center and yet those seem to be a whole lot of fun for kids. The long list of area programs is excellent, but clearly I could list many other activities that might be offered to residents.

Unfortunately, there is no recreation formula available for any city. The tapestry of our lives involves a variety of aspects that bring us joy and happiness. Many seniors clearly remember being a kid playing at the park or recall being a young parent taking their kids to local sport leagues. Their tax dollars to support those programs pay into a system their grandchildren now enjoy. Some people fish, some play golf and some like big holiday parades down main street. Together, we make our preferences known and explore new options to create a better quality of life for everyone.

The word “love” is tricky for politicians but I can use it. Do you “love” living where you live? Why or why not? Using tax dollars to support selected recreational programs and facilities is a critical part of creating that feeling ... but very difficult to quantify. If you don’t love where you live, call your commissioner to suggest new colors for the tapestry.

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