Deerfield Beach! Magazine November 2017

NOVEMBER 2017

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Dr. Leone has earned a reputation as one of the nation’s top orthopedic surgeons and for more than 25 years has provided care for thousands of patients with complex hip and knee issues by combining the latest techniques and technologies with a gentle and compassionate approach. He emphasizes gentle soft-tissue handling and meticulous, precise implantation to deliver the best, most-consistent results and overall experience possible.

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Dr. Leone and his entire team provide good, old-fashioned patient care with emphasis on the doctor/patient relationship. His entire staff is involved in each patient’s care, from the first phone call through post-operative visits. The mission for Dr. Leone and his staff is to restore quality of life and make every step count for every patient, by combining the latest proven technology and surgical expertise with compassionate care.

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Creatively Speaking

Cocktail parties and small talk

THE NATIONWIDE OPIATE EPIDEMIC IS HITTING BROWARD HARD

Nationwide the opiate epidemic is claiming 142 lives everyday from drug overdoses. Broward County’s medical examiner predicts Broward County will see over 1,000 overdose deaths by the end of the year. The epidemic is taking its toll on families, hospitals, law enforcement, child protective services and the county morgue. This feature examines the local impact of the opiate epidemic.

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DEERFIELD BEACH! NOVEMBER 2017

18 Get Psyched

Dr. Jill Selbach examines the strengths and deficiencies of the iGeneration.

28 Dining Out Restaurant listings

34 Photo Opps

There is always something to smile about

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38 Unsolicited Advice Beach Bits

News, culture and happenings from Deerfield Beach and beyond

26 On the Waterfront

Learning lessons from hurricanes

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BY SUSAN ROSSER

Tell Me Something Good PEOPLE HATE MONDAY MORNINGS FOR A VARIETY OF reasons. For me, it’s the somewhat mandatory how-wasyour-weekend conversation. The truth is, I’m really not that interested in anyone’s weekend. Sometimes, people ask me how my weekend was and after giving a short answer, I often forget to reciprocate. It’s small talk. And they call it “small” for a reason. Although, “boring” may be more fitting.

If you wanted to tell me about something crucial, I’d listen. Tell me what keeps you up at night. Or talk to me about that time in your life when you were over-the-moon happy. Now, that sounds like a conversation.

I’ve been called everything from an introvert to a misanthrope — though neither is true. And while I have been known to struggle at a cocktail party, I developed several coping techniques. Just last week I was accosted at a business event by a self-proclaimed networking guru trying to sell me on her course. She bragged about her ability to form quick connections with people. “Don’t you feel a connection to me?” she asked.

Clearly, she didn’t realize most people find bragging off-putting. Not wanting to be rude, I listened to her pitch politely. But, in my head, I was engaged in an alternate conversation where I explained just how boring I found her to be. I didn’t feel any connection to her. None. In fact, she was the embodiment of why I often find networking events painful. Listening to her boasts was akin to torture at 7am before being completely caffeinated.

My sister told me about a doctor she knows who complained to her that he always drinks too much at charity events. And it’s not for the reasons you may think.

He also finds small talk awkward and has a difficult time exiting himself from a conversation. So, he uses the “I’m going to freshen my drink” excuse. I once relayed that story to an acquaintance. Unfortunately, she looked at me

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as if I was a bit bonkers. Obviously, not everyone has this problem.

The worst small talk always starts with someone claiming how busy they are. Apparently, everyone is extremely busy. OK here’s the thing: I know that can’t be true because Netflix has 104 million subscribers. If everyone is so busy, how are we all finding time to binge watch everything from “Breaking Bad” to “The Crown” and everything in between? So why does everyone tell me how busy they are? People should feel free to admit they spend hours watching television and share their thoughts about Walter White, the protagonist of “Breaking Bad.” Is he a good guy gone astray? Did he succumb to some latent, evil force within? Or is he emblematic of the complexities of human nature? Now, that’s a conversation I can dig in to.

Now that I am a woman of a certain age, my options for developing new and meaningful friendships are somewhat limited. When you’re a kid, there is school. If you work in an office, there are co-workers. So, if I stand any chance of developing new friends in my later years, I best improve my cocktail party game. To that end, I am developing a list of topics to cover: Tell me about a great book and why it moved you. Tell me what scares you. Or as Chaka Kahn said, “tell me something good.”

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Ranse Volleyball Classic Pro Am

The Ranse Classic is a two-day annual charity volleyball tournament to celebrate the life of Ransford Jones, a volleyball player, firefighter and former Deerfield Beach resident. Ranse passed away on Nov. 8, 2010 after suffering a brain aneurysm during the semifinal of the Panama City AVP Young Guns tournament. In the six months after his aneurysm, Ranse was on and off life support, placed in a medically-induced coma, suffered swelling of his brain and battled an array of infections. The proceeds from the tournament go to the Ranse Jones Stroke Awareness Fund benefiting Broward Health North. Last year’s tournament raised almost $40,000.

The tournament, which is part of the Dig the Beach Volleyball Series organized

by Exclusive Sports Marketing, consists of two-on-two games for both juniors and adults. It is a blind-draw event, meaning contestants sign up as individuals. Players are picked from a grab bag during the player’s party held the Friday before the tournament to decide what court they will play on. The first round determines division levels.

WHEN/WHERE: Tournament, Saturday, Nov. 4 and Sunday, Nov. 5, 7am-7pm, on the beach at 310 N. Ocean Blvd., Deerfield Beach. Player’s party, Friday, Nov. 3, at JB’s on the Beach, 300 N. Ocean Blvd., Deerfield Beach. Grab bag drawing begins at 7pm for juniors and 7:45pm for adults. The draw will be broadcast live on Facebook for players unable to attend.

COST: $53/per player for adults, $31.80/per player for juniors. Registration is open until Nov. 2 at 6pm through digthebeach.com.

HAYRIDES IN THE PARK

Have you been wanting to go on a hayride but have no idea where to find one in South Florida? Have you been yearning to enjoy a bonfire but don’t want to deal with the logistics of one? Stop your search; those two elusive activities will be combined into one event: the Family Hayride and Campfire Series has all that, plus s’mores!

Cost is $3.50 plus tax per person ages 3 and up and includes one hayride, access to the campfire, plus a bag of the essentials to make s’mores. Preregister by calling or visiting the park of your choice.

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DEERFIELD BEACH’S MOVIES IN THE PARK

Once a month, from October through March, you can bring your family, blankets and lawn chairs for a fun Friday-night movie under the stars. Snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase. November’s film will be “Zootopia,” a Walt Disney animated film about a rabbit who joins the police force in a mammal metropolis to help solve a mysterious case with her partner, a sly fox.

For a full listing of this season’s movies and dates, visit dfb.city/moviesinthepark.

WHEN: Friday, Nov. 10, 7-8:30pm WHERE: Villages of Hillsboro Park, 4111 NW Sixth St., Deerfield Beach COST: Free

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beach bits Crystal Lake Golf Course Will Become a Residential Neighborhood At the end of September, the Deerfield Beach City Commission agreed to allow 290 single-family homes and 125 townhouses to be built on the Crystal Lake golf course. In August, the Broward County Commission had agreed to change the use of the land to residential when it appeared Crystal Lake would be closing.

The transition from golf course to neighborhood will leave Deerfield Beach with only one golf course, Deer Creek.

The new development will be the first

in 25 years to build new single-family homes in the city. The developer, Hoyer Homes, also transformed the Raintree Golf & Country Club in Pembroke Pines into a 105-home community.

To the north of Crystal Lake, the former 80-acre golf course in Century Village is in negotiations to be sold to a developer, Toll Brothers, who plans to

Boca Raton Bowl Great Chefs Tailgate Party

For this college-themed culinary event, some of Boca Raton’s top chefs will prepare tailgate fare with an upscale twist. In this friendly competition, both a panel of judge’s and the public will choose the winners. Proceeds will benefit the Spirit of Giving’s Annual Holiday Toy Drive, which fulfills the holiday wish lists of over 4,000 underprivileged kids in the community. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite college sports team attire.

WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 9, 6-8:30pm WHERE: Renaissance Boca Hotel, 2000 NW 19th St., Boca Raton COST: $50/pre-sale tickets, $60/at the door; includes unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks and food samples. Tickets can be purchased at spiritofgivingnetwork.com

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FIRST RESPONDER & VETERANS APPRECIATION BREAKFAST

Show your appreciation for your police, fire department and veterans at this special breakfast hosted by the Deerfield Beach Chamber of Commerce. You can sponsor a veteran for $20, which includes their breakfast and a small gift. If you would like to be a sponsor, email info@deerfieldchamber.com.

WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 2, 7:30-9am WHERE: Double Tree by Hilton, 100 Fairway Drive, Deerfield Beach COST: Chamber of Commerce members $25 at door; non-members $30 at door For more information visit deerfieldchamber.com or call 954-427-1050.

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

The Impact of Hurricanes IF YOU’RE AN OCEAN LOVER, THEN YOU’VE got to be aware of the impact of hurricanes.

Most boaters, fishermen, divers, etc. are weather junkies. Understanding the destructive nature of hurricanes ranks at the top of their list. I consider former National Hurricane Center Director Max Mayfield and the Weather Channel’s Bryan Norcross among my friends, making me a real believer.

Oceans are warmed by the sun, resulting in our weather, and the increase in water temperature leads to tropical cyclones. Wind, storm surge and flooding are all well documented effects of hurricanes.

Having attended many national and state hurricane conferences during my career as a former Division Fire Chief with Deerfield Beach, the lessons learned are provided after every storm. The best part of attending those conferences were to see the evaluation of each hurricane and provide those practices to our own community.

What I find interesting is when folks watch the effects of hurricanes to other communities on television, they don’t “get it” unless it impacts them directly. The job of local emergency managers is to educate the residents concerning the impact on their communities.

Not many of us were around during the 1926 and 1929 hurricanes, but they certainly had effects on our communities. The destructive force of Hurricane Andrew 25 years ago caught the attention of South Florida and caused improvements to the building code including construction and inspection practices. In 2004, it was Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne criss-crossing Florida and expanding the building code statewide. 2005 brought Katrina to our doorstep in Deerfield Beach, turning to the south and west with catastrophic effects to New Orleans. Flooding and response gained national attention providing more lessons learned.

But later that year it was Hurricane Wilma, which back-doored us from the west, who put the lights out in our area. The response was a good one, resulting in the hardening of the electric utility, and many businesses realized it’s good to have a standby generator.

Many gas stations are equipped with the ability to function with portable generators, and Publix grocery stores make sure generators are installed in many of their facilities.

Since Wilma, we’ve gotten into over a decade of complacency, resulting in a shift to other priorities. We’ve put hurricane preparedness on the back burner. Even in 2012 with Hurricane Sandy, and last year’s near miss from Hurricane Matthew, we did

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BY JIM MATHIE

not focus our attention or acknowledge that the inevitable will happen here.

South Florida watched this year as Hurricane Harvey dropped record rainfall causing widespread destruction in Houston, Texas.

Once again we felt bad for those folks as many were plucked from their rooftops by helicopters, reminiscent of Hurricane Katrina, but did we think about what that would look like here?

Then on Sunday, Sept. 10, Hurricane Irma hit Cudjoe Key near Key West and a second landfall on the west coast of Florida, traveling north along the inner boundaries of our state. The effects in South Florida should have been minimal, as sustained wind speeds never qualified as even a category one hurricane. However, the “hardened” electric utility failed as the sounds of portable generators could be heard throughout our neighborhoods. Trees toppled over, fences blew down and a few boats sank, but we considered ourselves lucky. A few weeks later, Hurricane Maria pummeled Puerto Rico, followed by Hurricane Nate in the Gulf Coast.

If you think you’re never going to see another hurricane in South Florida, it’s time to wake up and smell the gas fumes from your standby generator. It’s time to realize there’s much more work to be done in our area including mandatory generators on nursing homes, keeping trees pruned and finding debris removal companies who stand by their contract. For us ocean lovers, it’s also time to look at the reality of sea level rise and the effects on our area.

Preparing for Hurricanes is a way of life in South Florida and anyone who thinks otherwise is destined to relive the destructive history of hurricanes. 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 the Deerfield Beach! magazine.

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G E T PSYC H E D

Slow to Launch iGEN, OR THE iGENERATION IS CURRENTLY THE LARGEST generation in the U.S. and getting much attention. This generation makes up about 25 percent of the United States population. The iGen includes people born in the years between 1995 and 2012. This means that the oldest iGen members are 22, and the youngest are 5 years old. This is the first generation to grow up with constant smartphone access. Dr. Jean Twenge, a professor of psychology at San Diego State University has published a 40 year study that looks at the generational differences. She found that this generation drinks less alcohol, learns to drive later, doesn’t date and has sex at later ages. That sounds good to me!

However, she believes this generation is far more psychologically vulnerable.

The lack of face-to-face contact where we learn to read the emotions of others and gain emotional support is lacking. People who have more social contact and support, according to many research studies, are considered psychologically healthier and this predicts good mental health.

The iGen is exhibiting more mental health issues across a wide variety of indicators. There has been an increase in the last five to 10 years of young people reporting anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts and even attempts.

In addition to the psychological vulnerability, iGens tend to develop more slowly toward adulthood and “adulting.” Adulting refers to

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BY DR. JILL SELBACH

young adults or teens performing independent, adult-like behaviors and handling adult responsibilities. In my day, we planned to be at the DMV on our birthdays to get our driver’s license as soon as possible and enjoy the freedom of getting away from our parents and being able to see our friends more frequently. Today’s 18-year-olds are experiencing the milestones of older generation’s 15-year-olds. These kids are perfectly OK with this delay in independence and adulting.

These trends do not seem to be economically, geographically (urban or suburban) or ethnically linked.

Smartphones can be used almost anywhere. Dr. Twenge believes that parenting is playing a role. Parents may be concerned about driving, drinking and being with friends when they should be concerned about kids staying at home glued to their smartphones.

The” life history theory” talks about the pace with which adolescents enter into adulthood, “slow” or “fast.” A “slow life strategy” is commonly seen when families have fewer children and are more focused on facilitating each child’s growth and development. This is a good description of our current culture in the United States. A “fast-life strategy,” was the common method in the mid-20th century, when couples had larger families and less time saving devices. It was out of necessity that children developed more independence at a more rapid pace.

So, our iGens will not have the summer jobs kids of the past had, nor the life lessons those jobs provided. They tend to spend more time out of the house with their parents, rather than their friends, to whom they have 24/7 access. Therefore, they are less prepared for life — at college or in the workplace — and are less prepared to make their own decisions.

Many college administrators say these students are incapable of doing anything without calling their parents.

Employers worry that more young employees lack the ability to work independently. This generation will require far more guidance during the transition to adulthood.

So, as we’ve heard before, limiting screen time (two hours or less per day) helps kids be happier, healthier and develop better life skills. Encouraging our kids to spend face-to-face time with friends is also important, as are extra-curricular and independent activities. Y Dr. Jill Selbach is a licensed clinical psychologist. For more information visit drjillselbach.com or call 954-618-8412.

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Staggering predictions from the Broward County Medical examiner and an epidemiologist at NOVA Southeastern University have revealed that Broward County is likely to see over 1,000 fatal drug overdoses by the end of the year, almost doubling 2016’s total of 582 and quadrupling those in 2015. Beyond fatal overdoses, the Broward County Sheriff’s office estimates there are approximately 15 to 20 non-fatal overdoses every day in every emergency room in the county. In Broward, where there is only one public detox treatment facility countywide, there are limited options for helping rehabilitate those revived from overdoses. The epidemic is taking its toll on many county and city departments, including the Sheriff’s office, county hospitals, child protective services and the county morgue. City officials are scrambling for solutions and funding to respond to the crisis. Multiple Florida cities, including Pompano Beach, are considering lawsuits with pharmaceutical companies for misrepresenting the addictive nature of opioid painkillers, which are largely being blamed as the catalyst for the epidemic.

THE NATIONWIDE OPIATE EPIDEMIC IS HITTING BROWARD COUNTY HARD

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According to the CDC, there were roughly 64,000 fatal overdoses from opioid drugs in 2016, up 540 percent in three years.

Public health experts believe that for every fatal overdose, there are roughly 30 non-fatal overdoses.

That would mean over 1.9 million non-fatal overdoses nationwide in 2016 alone. According to the CDC, drug overdoses are now the leading cause of death among Americans under 50.

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inda and Glen’s story is a tragic one, but not an uncommon one. Their son Dylan was prescribed opiate pain medication for a root canal procedure in his early 20s. Within a year he was physically and mentally hooked on pain medication. When he couldn’t get any pills, Dylan would suffer severe withdrawal symptoms, including hot-cold flashes, pins-and-needle gooseflesh, nausea, bouts of constipation and diarrhea, restless leg syndrome, racing thoughts and an insatiable feeling of wanting to literally crawl out of his own skin (the common manifestations of withdrawal from opiates).

When doctors would no longer prescribe him medication, Dylan turned to the illegal market to obtain it. As regulations on opiate prescription pain medications got stricter and law enforcement began taking down the vast majority of illegal pill mills across the nation (South Florida being notorious for them), pills began to get increasingly more difficult, and more expensive, to obtain. In 2010, one 90mg Oxycontin cost around $90, and one pill would barely get an addicted person like Dylan well from withdrawal symptoms for even half a day, much less feeling any kind of high.

Dylan (and many others like him), started turning to the street drug form of opiates: heroin. Dylan’s addiction to heroin spiraled quickly. Linda and Glen did everything they could think to do, sending him to inpatient detoxes, treatment centers, church, counseling and 12-step groups. After a series of false starts, Dylan had some success. He made it almost a month, but on his 30th day of sobriety, Dylan relapsed. He overdosed and died in the hospital that evening at 26-yearsold. His younger brother and best friend Tyson was so distraught over Dylan’s death that a few months later he committed suicide.

Linda and Glenn lost two sons in the course of a few months.

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This tragic story is all-too-familiar to David Scharf, the Executive Director of Broward County Sherrif’s (BSO) Department of Community Programs. Scharf works on the frontline of the Opiate epidemic, running many of Broward County’s drug court, community outreach and education programs. He said the toughest part of the opiate epidemic for him has been the phone calls from family members who sent their child or loved one away for drug treatment in South Florida, thinking they were doing the right thing, only to find their loved one missing (having relapsed or left treatment), in the hospital, or worse, at the county morgue.

The 2017 numbers so far for fatal overdoses paint a stark picture. Broward County’s Chief Medical Examiner, Craig Mallak, and Jim Hall, an epidemiologist from NOVA Southeastern University who has been tracking the opiate epidemic, predict the county is likely to see over 1,000 fatal drug overdoses by the end of the year, almost doubling 2016’s total of 582 and quadrupling those in 2015. Of the 22 states that report fatal overdoses to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Florida has by far the most, totaling 5,167 in 2016, a 55 percent increase from 2015.

Beyond fatal overdoses, Scharf and the Broward County Sheriff’s office estimate there are approximately 15 to 20 non-fatal overdoses every day, in every ER in the county.

Nationwide, the problem is catastrophic.

The President’s opioid commission says that about 142 Americans die every day from a drug overdose, equal to the death toll from the September 11 attacks every three weeks.

Most of those overdoses are from opioids.

According to the CDC, there were roughly 64,000 fatal overdoses from opioid drugs in 2016, up 540 percent in three years. Public health experts believe that for every fatal overdose, there are roughly 30 non-fatal overdoses. That would mean over 1.9 million non-fatal overdoses nationwide in 2016 alone. According to the CDC, drug overdoses are now the leading cause of death among Americans under 50.

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From 1999 to 2014, sales of prescription opioids in the US almost quadrupled, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, yet there has been no change in pain reported by Americans.

The number of overdose deaths have gotten so bad that in a phone conversation Mallak told Scharf “the morgue is literally running out of space.” Though Mallak wasn’t as vivid in his description when interviewed by Point! Publishing, he didn’t deny the comment, saying it was during a time when it was not unusual for him to see ten overdoses a day come into the county morgue. One day, Mallak had 12.

“We were making plans to get a refrigerated truck so that we were able to keep the numbers down far enough,” he said.

While the county gave Mallak’s department one additional doctor and one additional investigator, Mallak said everyone on his team is still overworked and staffed seven days a week. He summed up his personal experience with the epidemic in one word: “exhausting.”

always been ripe for criminal drug activity because of its sea ports, these fentanyl anologues are actually being transported entirely differently — through the mail, often via the Dark Web. “It’s a different transportation method,” said Scharf.

“These days it is not coming in off boats. It’s coming to you from your friendly neighborhood post office. You can get on your computer right now and order a kilo and have it delivered to your home within a week.”

Scharf said some of the Dark Web distributors even guarantee a free replacement package if the product is seized by law enforcement. Scharf said that while the DEA has allocated a lot of manpower to the US Post Office’s central receiving facilities, especially checking packages from China, “there’s just so much of it, it’s impossible.”

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The President’s opioid commission says that about 142 Americans die every day from a drug overdose, equal to the death toll from the September 11 attacks every three weeks. Most of those overdoses are from opioids.

WHY THE INCREASE?

The number of overdose deaths have gotten so bad that in a phone conversation Mallak told Scharf “the morgue is literally running out of space.”

“We were making plans to get a refrigerated truck so that we were able to keep the numbers down,” Mallak said.

The dramatic rise in overdose deaths in recent years is largely attributed to the use of strong forms of nonpharmaceutical, synthetic fentanyl and its analogues.

Most of these potent forms are being made in foreign, clandestine labs, believed primarily to be in China.

The worst derivative to date is called carefentinl. The DEA says it is a synthetic opioid 10,000 times more potent than morphine and 100 times more potent than fentanyl — which itself is 50 times more potent than heroin. The drug was designed as an animal tranquilizer and used as a weapon in 2002 when Russian soldiers pumped aerosolized carfentanil into a Moscow theatre where Chechen militants were holding more than 800 hostages. They meant to incapacitate them, but the strength of the drug ended up killing over 120 innocent civilians. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) says just two milligrams of the substance — essentially the weight of a few grains of table salt — can be deadly.

Carefentnil and other fentanyl derivatives are extremely dangerous, even to law enforcement and medical personnel, as the substance can be accidentally absorbed through the skin or through inhalation of airborne powder. Scharf said this year three of BSOs canine units had to be revived just from sniffing around a crime scene in the approximate vicinity of a synthetic fentanyl product.

Scharf said dealers use these analogues because they are generally cheaper, are difficult to detect and can be transported in much smaller quantities with even stronger effect. Scharf said that while Florida has

“What is their option? Tear open every package?” he said.

While the strength of these drugs is astonishing, what was even more startling to Scharf was the opioid-addicted population’s response.

“We had thought that when people found out that these drugs were deadly, they would steer clear,” he said, “But the exact opposite happened. They were actually flocking to the areas of town where the carefentinil was.”

Scharf said that’s how physically and mentally addictive these drugs are — an individual is willing to literally die for the chance to experience that next level high.

LIVES AFFECTED

For Jason, a professional working at a treatment facility in Pompano Beach, the opiate epidemic bleeds into every part of his life, both personally and professionally. A week before being interviewed by Point! Publishing, he attended the funeral of one of his former clients, a beautiful 18-year-old girl who

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had come to South Florida to get sober off opiates.

She was found dead in a public restroom in Pompano Beach just a week after relapsing and leaving treatment. Jason had given her his business card to carry in hopes she would come back to treatment.

The Broward County Medical Examiner’s Office called Jason when they found his card in her pocket after removing her from the body bag. The next phone call Jason received was from the deceased girl’s grieving mother.

Though tragically sad, Jason couldn’t help but feel a moment of relief when the medical examiner described the girl on the table. Jason initially thought the deceased was his niece, who is also an opiate addict in Pompano Beach. Jason legally adopted his niece’s son when she could no longer care for him.

This too, is a common story — kids adopted by the family members of addicts; so much so that Susan Farver, who also adopted her granddaughter when her daughter became addicted, started a Broward County non-profit organization called Kinship Connect to help families like herself and Jason

a stay in prison. He says he can only attribute his recovery to the grace of God and the 12-step recovery community.

In the last few years (in which Jason has been sober), he said his Facebook feed reads more like the obituaries. Every day, he said, there is at least one, often multiple, RIP condolence posts and funeral announcements from fellow addicts who have overdosed. There was even a recent funeral for one of his professional co-workers who had been sober for four years and had been in a management position at the facility where Jason works before he relapsed during Hurricane Irma and died of an overdose.

The tales of opiate addiction and overdoses don’t just involve the young. As a small sampling, four out of seven of the reported overdose deaths in Lighthouse Point last year were people over the age of 50 including a 62, 65 and 67 year old. Mallak said he’s seen the ages range from 16 to 91, though the general demographic is primarily white males under 50, followed by white females.

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Broward County is likely to see over 1,000 fatal drug overdoses by the end of the year, almost doubling 2016’s total of 582 and quadrupling those in 2015.

Beyond fatal overdoses, the Broward County Sheriff’s office estimates there are approximately 15 to 20 non-fatal overdoses every day in every ER in the county. who adopt their addicted family member’s kin.

Farver hosts monthly workshops and support groups for such families, who she said often don’t get the monetary or emotional support foster families receive.

While he admits many don’t have empathy for addicts like his niece, Jason said the lack of empathy comes from extreme misunderstanding of how an addiction happens and what its like to be addicted.

He himself has experienced the spiral, strength and hopelessness of an opiate addiction.

As a teenager Jason was a door-to-door missionary for the Jehovah’s witnesses church when he was in a car accident that put him through multiple surgeries throughout his 20s. He was prescribed morphine at age 28 and said he was addicted to heroin by age 32.

Jason’s path to sobriety was a long and arduous one including dozens of detoxes, treatment facilities and

Everyone knows someone who is being impacted directly by this epidemic,” Fruhling said. “You are really doing yourself a disservice if you think this isn’t going to touch your life in some way, shape or form.”

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THE LINK TO PRESCRIPTION PAIN MEDS

The vast majority of the overdose victims, according to multiple anecdotal sources and one strategic study, were individuals who were initially introduced to opiates through legal prescriptions to pain medication. According to the study, which was conducted through Washington University in St. Louis and re-published on the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) website, around 80 percent of today’s heroin users were (like Dylan and Jason) introduced to opiates through legal prescriptions to pain medication.

While it’s difficult to confirm the statistic without widespread surveying, both Stacy Fruhling, the Division Director for Broward Addiction Recovery Center (BARC), and Scharf confirmed the statistic matches up with what they’ve experienced on the front lines of the epidemic. Fruhling says the narrative of the addict being introduced to gateway drugs like marijuana and working their way up to stronger drugs like heroin is no longer the pre-dominate story.

Now, she said, people start off on pain medications, prescribed by their doctor, and develop a physiological dependence first.

The pharmaceutical industry has been so widely

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Of the 22 states that report fatal overdoses to the CDC, Florida has by far the most, totaling 5,167 in 2016, a 55 percent increase from 2015.

These companies, “went out and said that opioids are less than one percent addictive,” said Mark J. Dearman, a Robins Gellar partner.

“That is obviously not true. This is a playbook right out of (Big) Tobacco.”

blamed for the opiate epidemic that multiple cities across the country are pursuing lawsuits to sue for damages. Delray Beach is the first city in Florida poised to enter litigation. The city has contracted Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd, LLP, a firm out of California, to pursue the suit against several pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors.

These companies, “went out and said that opioids are less than one percent addictive,” said Mark J. Dearman, a Robins Gellar partner. “That is obviously not true. This is a playbook right out of (Big) Tobacco.”

The City of Pompano Beach is also considering litigation.

“I’m starting to receive proposals from law firms — one out of New York, with a Florida office — for opioid litigation and to gauge the city’s interest in trying to recover monies,” said Mark Berman, Pompano Beach’s City Attorney at a City Commission meeting on July 25. Pompano Beach Mayor Lamar Fisher said at that meeting he looked forward to getting the information.

Part of the reasoning behind pursuing litigation is undoubtedly to recover some of the costs associated with responding to the opiate epidemic. The costs for emergency response alone can be exorbitant. Narcan, the one drug on the market that can counteract the effects of opioids on a person experiencing an overdose, is expensive. The auto-inject version of the drug was originally released to the market in 2014 at a cost of $575 for two doses. According to Politico, the same amount now costs $3,750.

The price gouging unfortunately cannot, under current law, be regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Luckily, over the last few months, BSO received funds from a variety of sources including the Broward Sheriff’s Advisory Council and the Florida Sheriff’s Association for over 1,000 doses of the nasal spray variety of Narcan. Scharf said it was almost enough to equip most of BSO’s deputy sheriff’s with the life-saving drug. Each of these doses cost about $38, but Scharf said sometimes it can take five or more doses to revive someone in the throes of an overdose, especially with strong synthetic fentanyl. BSO deputies have already saved about 15 lives in the last few months by deploying nasal Narcan prior to emergency medical personnel arriving on scene.

Community partners across Broward have been hosting training workshops for other public personnel, such as librarians, who come across overdose victims.

REHABILITATION

When someone experiences a non-fatal overdose, Fruhling said there is a pivotal moment and a small window of opportunity to connect the individual with help before their physical craving and compulsion to use returns. This is why Scharf said his department, along with other community partners, have been focused on building up a force of “peer specialists” — individuals who can immediately connect with the survivor in the emergency room and help them get linked up with appropriate resources and support. While the force of these peer specialists is growing, Scharf and Fruhling both said there is nowhere near enough to cover all the ERs and victims yet, so many are slipping through the cracks.

This is why Scharf said there were plans drafted to create a “central receiving facility” in Broward where all individuals who survived a non-fatal overdose would be diverted, allowing the county to connect them with resources.

Scharf said BSO had originally obtained a grant for the facility, but in the week before being interviewed by Point! Publishing in August, had been informed the funds had been slashed by 40 percent, putting the plans on hold. Scharf said community leaders are working hard to restore the original funding levels.

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goal is to be sure that those who overdose can be linked to services immediately upon discharge to reduce the rate of overdose recidivism,” said Scharf. “Those in the throes of addiction, or are experiencing mental health issues, need treatment, not jail time. Our jails are our number one provider of mental health services, which is a shame. Sheriff Scott Israel has consistently said that those experiencing substance abuse issues or mental health issues are ‘people with problems, not problem people.’”

Even if an individual does decide they’d like treatment after a non-fatal overdose, however, without health insurance, there are very few options. BARC is the only county-funded detox and treatment facility in Broward and currently only has 34 detox beds. A person is usually in detox for at least a few days, so considering the number of non-fatal overdoses every day, per ER, vs. the number of county detox beds available, the gap is profound. To bridge that gap, Scharf said some of the private treatment facilities have stepped up to offer a total of 50 scholarship beds, bringing the current total to 84.

BARC has a first-come, first-serve policy for detox beds, so Jason said when he encounters individuals interested in county treatment, he instructs them to get to BARC at 4am to get a spot in line in the parking lot. The fact that there are individuals “willing to go wait in line before sun-up for a detox bed,” he said, is a testament to the extreme need.

To respond to the need, Furling said that BARC has two main strategies on the table. The first is that BARC is expanding. She said a new, state-of-the-art facility will be opening around March of 2018 that will increase the number of detox beds from 34 to 50.

The second effort being made at BARC is a new Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program. BARC received a grant for the the MAT program in June and officially launched it in July. The MAT program provides either Vivitrol or Suboxone, two drugs that block opiate receptors, help with the withdrawal process, reduce cravings and prevent relapse. The medications are either free or subsidized to participants who participate in an outpatient and counseling program. MAT allows BARC to treat more people who would, without medication, traditionally need inpatient treatment.

Ultimately both Scharf and Fruhling said the epidemic will have to be tackled from a lot of different angles — from prevention, to education, prescription medication reform, overseas regulations, the shutting down of foreign labs, prosecution of traffickers and dealers, availability of Narcan, protocol for connecting people to services, re-thinking treatment methods, reducing public stigma surrounding addiction and funding.

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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, 4pm-7pm. 1600 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-428-4539 $$

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

ladas 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 $$

Café Med. ITALIAN Authentic Italian restaurant right on the ocean

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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 $$ La Val de Loire. FRENCH Whether it’s a night out with the family or a romantic dinner for two, this quaint spot in the Cove Shopping Center serves classical French cuisine. 1576 SE Third Court, 954-4275354 $$$ Little Havana. CUBAN If you are looking for authentic Cuban 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. 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 made in house daily. 2237 W. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-428-6577

with an Italian chef from Rome. Live music nightly. Serves breakfast and dinner daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-5965840 $$$

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

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 $$

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 $$

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 In-

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202 NE 21st Ave., 954-426-0500 $

pier with gluten free options available. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-4282539 $$$

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 $$ 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 $$

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land in Nobu—that most famous of all sushi restaurants? Probably not. You’re most likely just at Tamarind which offers a hipper vibe than your run-of-the-mill sushi place—and some inventive rolls and Thai entreés. 949 N. Federal Highway, 954-428-8009 $$

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a great view and a legendary Friday happy hour. 1754 SE Third Court, 954-421-9272 $$

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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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., 954-421-9769 $ Two George’s. SEAFOOD An intracoastal hot spot with live music,

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

Fetta Republic. GREEK Traditional Greek offerings close to home.

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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

the freshest seafood with simple ingredients and have a huge selection of seafood to choose from if you want to cook yourself. 4602 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-0740 $$$

Sicilian Oven. ITALIAN • PIZZA High-top seating, casual seating and bar seating to accompany your crispy, thin pizza. Start with the Gorgonzola salad. 2486 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-4155 $

POMPANO BEACH 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, 954-781-7550 $$

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 $$

Brew Fish. BAR AND GRILL Dine outside in the tiki hut overlooking

Pampa Gaucho Churrascaria. BRAZILIAN Traditional rodizio

Seminole Club of Broward County. Wings and other bar food available.

235 S. Federal Highway, 954-785-2227 $

for your inner carnivore. 4490 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-3595 $$

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

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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 This spot is home to the

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, 954-7822688 $$

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

Cypress Nook. GERMAN This place has been in business for 38

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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 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 galore, from bar seating to lounge seating and good old-fashioned casual dining seating. 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-205-6977 $

Galuppi’s. AMERICAN What could be more entertaining than watching golfers swing and blimps ascend as you sip a drink at an outdoor bar? 1103 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-0226 $

Gianni’s Italian Restaurant. ITALIAN Enjoy traditional Italian

fare at this family owned and operated establishment, serving everything from pasta to gourmet specialties like Chicken Gianni’s and fresh seafood. Pair your dish with a bottle of wine or cocktail from their full bar. They also offer daily lunch specials Mon – Fri starting at $9.95. Don’t skip the romaine salad with the blue cheese. 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 $$$

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dining out J Mark’s. AMERICAN A relaxing, modern restaurant and bar with food and service to match. 1490 NE 23rd St., 954-782-7000 $$$

Kings Head British Pub Pompano Beach. PUB Fish and chips bangers and mash, savory pies and other British classics are all made on premises. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 754-222-8671 $$ La Rachetta at Whole Foods Market. PIZZA AND WINE BAR

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 $

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. 954590-8342 $

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 $$

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 $$

Take Sushi. JAPANESE • SUSHI Fresh, authentic Japanese fair delivered to your door? Yes, please. 2714 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-2442 $

Mediterraneo Cucina Siciliana. ITALIAN True Sicilian food

and carry out. 2233 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-941-1123 $$

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

Nikki’s Orange Kitchen. CONTINENTAL Open for breakfast,

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 $$-$$$

Talay Thai. THAI • JAPANESE A small and cozy place with delivery 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

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

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, 954-5454881 $$

Ruby’s by the Sea. ITALIAN Italian by the sea is more like it. 2608

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., 954-7819464 $

Beachcomber Resort—go for the view. 1200 S. Ocean Blvd. 954-9417830 $$$ N. Ocean Blvd., 954-785-7700 $$

Rusty Hook Tavern. AMERICAN Located on the Pompano Intra-

coastal, 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 Atlan-

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

Sette Bello. ITALIAN This is a true gem just south of the Pompano Beach border serving expertly prepared Italian food with quite a bit

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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 $$$

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

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., 954426-1030

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), 954-5965949 $$

Charlie’s Fish Fry. SEAFOOD Fish and chips, lobster bisque, blackened mahi sandwich among other seafood favorites.. 1200 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-573-7198

Charm City. BURGERS 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

Duffy’s Sports Bar and Grill. AMERICAN With more TVs than people, Duffy’s is your destination for all things sports. 401 N. Federal Highway, 954-429-8820

El Jefe. MEXICAN For a truly inventive take on Mexican street food, this small yet bright and cheery taco joint is full of surprises. 27 N. Federal Highway, 954-246-5333 Gelateria. GELATO 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

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 Deerfield 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 Barrel. 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

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. 954708-2035

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

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photo opps Memorable moments around town

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St. Ambrose Catholic Church PHOTOS BY JEFF GRAVES The Zonta Club of Greater Deerfield Beach hosted its 5th Annual Festi-Fall Arts and Crafts Show. Zonta International is a global organization of professionals that empowers women through service and advocacy. Proceeds from the festival will benefit Zonta Club of Greater Deerfield Beach service projects.

Emily, Pamela and Samatha

Peggy Noland, Nicole Giordano, Regan 5-months old, Vicki Langlois and Pat O’Neil

Cissy Kross and Dr. Dianne Wright

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unsolicited advice

Lauderdale County?

IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT HISTORY; RE-NAMING THE COUNTY IS A WISE IDEA FOR TOURISM

BY RICHARD ROSSER QUICK QUIZ: Broward County got it’s name from: A) General Collin Broward, Commander of Fort Lauderdale 1882-1888.

B) Cornelius Broward, Founder and President of The Everglades Dredging Company, 1892-1914 C) Governor Napoleon Broward, State of Florida, 190509 D) I live in South Florida, but honestly don’t know.

I gave this little survey recently online. As suspected, a large percentage of our magazine’s followers did not know that Governor Napoleon Bonaparte Broward is our county’s namesake. I’m sure most who did know, knew very little about him. Some may have learned more if they followed the Sun Sentinel’s recent story on the removal of Governor Broward’s statue from the Fort Lauderdale courthouse.

To put it mildly, Governor Broward was a piece of work.

Let’s just say he was more racist than the average man of his Governor Napoleon Broward time (going so far as to propose purchasing territory on which to segregate and house “negroes”).

Having such an overt segregationist memorialized in the court house sends a bad message, so County Mayor Barbara Sharief announced in October that the statue would be removed. This action has spurred public conversation about re-naming the entire county. When asked about the idea, Sharief responded frankly: “I don’t even want to go down that road.”

In spite of her dismissal, I would like to explore the idea of a county re-name from an entirely different perspective: tourism.

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While residents may not know the historical figure behind the county’s name, they do know how important tourism is. It is our most important industry. Doing everything we can to provide a better experience for guests is vital. We also need to increase our effectiveness in communicating what a phenomenal place our county is.

Travel is white hot globally. It’s much easier now for even the smallest destinations to get the attention of the highly-profitable, elite travelers and less-coveted mass market audiences. Airlines will eagerly reroute flights to wherever people want to go. There is a lot of sunshine and beautiful ocean out there.

Our official, tax-supported marketing entity, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Conventions and Visitors Bureau, has been selling our area to potential domestic and international visitors for many years. Changing the name of the county this organization represents to Lauderdale County is the right thing to do in the highly competitive travel marketplace.

Miami-Dade County renamed itself in 1997. They too had a significant history issue associated with “The Dade Massacre” of 1835 (a horrendous defeat of the U.S. Army during the second Seminole War). Setting aside that, they saw the marketing value of aligning the county with the name of its major, international destination city: Miami.

Fort Lauderdale is our major city and also named after a soldier, Major William Lauderdale. His record seems essentially inconsequential.

In the coming decades, tens of millions of messages and dollars will be distributed to attract visitors, conventions, new businesses and their wallets. Sure, there will be a cost to change signage and other material references, but those expenses will seem minuscule in comparison to the tourism dollars a name change could help bring to everyone.

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