Lighthouse Point Magazine May 2018

MAY 2018

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By Paul Proia

Liam Donoghue

AROUND THE POINT EVENTS GALORE

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elcome to Coastal Resort Estates. I am proud to invite you on a monthly tour of East Deerfield Beach, Lighthouse Point, Hillsboro Shores, East Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale’s finest estate properties offered exclusively in excess of one million dollars. It is my pleasure and privilege to represent these important estates. Please enjoy this sampling of properties from my current Coastal Resort Estates collection. I wish to thank my valued clientele for their trust, confidence and loyalty throughout the years. My relationships with both buyers and sellers are defined by discretion, integrity, professionalism at the highest level, as well as unparalleled personalized and customized service.

For a confidential consultation and evaluation of your property, please contact me. I look forward to your inquiries anytime.

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DISCLAIMER: The written and verbal information provided including but not limited to prices, measurements, square footages, lot sizes, calculations and statistics have been obtained and conveyed from third parties such as the applicable Multiple Listing Service, public records as well as other sources. All prices are either list price, sold price, and /or last asking price. Premier Estate Properties has listed, sold or participated in the sale of these properties. The transactions representing both buyers and sellers are calculated twice. Premier Estate Properties’ marketplace is all of the following: Vero Beach, Town of Orchid, Indian River Shores, Town of Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Manalapan Beach, Point Manalapan, Hypoluxo Island, Ocean Ridge, Gulf Stream, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Boca Raton, East Deerfield Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Hillsboro Shores, East Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, Sea Ranch Lakes and Fort Lauderdale. All written and verbal information including that produced by the Sellers or Premier Estate Properties are subject to errors, omissions or changes without notice and should be independently verified by any prospective purchaser of a Property. The Sellers and Premier Estate Properties Inc. expressly disclaim any warranty or representation regarding all information. Prospective Purchasers’ use of any written and verbal information is acknowledgement of this disclaimer and that the prospective purchaser shall perform their own due diligence. In the event a Buyer defaults, no commission will be paid to either Broker on the Deposits retained by the Seller.

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Gated Lighthouse Point estate home with stunning views on Lake Placid. Tropical pool, summer kitchen and covered poolside patio.

$2,198,000

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Deep water estate home in Venetian Isles features 108' of waterfront and a delightful large East facing back yard - ideal for entertaining!

$3,350,000

5 Bedrooms / 4.5 Baths

Newly constructed Coastal Style home in the Marina area of Lighthouse Point. Striking architecture, modern interiors, long water views.

$2,895,000

5 Bedrooms / 5.5 Baths

Beautiful Lake Placid pool home located on 101' of gorgeous deep water close to the Hillsboro Inlet. Summer kitchen, no fixed bridges.

$3,225,000

6 Bedrooms / 5.5 Baths

Magnificent home on one of the closest streets to Hillsboro Inlet. 100’ of dockage, updated gourmet kitchen, home theater, elevator and pool.

$2,620,000

5 Bedrooms / 6.5 Baths + Loft

Stunning waterfront home on 120' of deep water in the Yacht Club area of Lighthouse Point.

This waterfront home truly has it all!

$1,388,000

6 Bedrooms / 5 Baths

Magnificent home on 130 feet of water. Located on an over sized lot with an expansive back yard with wide water views, new pool and dock.

$1,175,000

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Waterfront home w/ highly desired southern exposure. Completely remodeled! Views of 80' of deep water from nearly every room.

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Beautiful pool home located in the desirable Lighthouse Point Marina area. Impact windows, private tropical backyard with pool and spa.

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Beautifully remodeled waterfront pool home in one of the best areas of Lighthouse Point, Lake Placid. Impact windows and long water views.

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Great opportunity in one of the best areas of Lighthouse Point. Fabulous waterfront home on large, wide canal. Impact windows and doors.

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2 Bedrooms / 2 Baths

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$358,000

$375,000

Newly renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, nestled between million dollar Intracoastal homes. Close to beach, restaurants and shops.

2 Bedrooms / 2.5 Baths

Spacious waterfront condominium with approx.

1500 sq.ft. and two private terraces. 4th flr. corner unit with views of Intracoastal and beyond.

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Beautiful home in the sought after Cove area of Deerfield Beach. Great layout for entertaining.

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Newer built single story Key West style waterfront house in Lighthouse Point with 14-foot ceilings, open easy living floor plan w/ split bedroom, pool & covered patio, east exposure.

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$1,099,000 3BR/3BA 90 ft. of deep water, east exposure, just off the North Grand Canal, composite dock, covered patio w/ pool.

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Sprawling, updated LHP home with open floor plan - over 3000 sf., large pool/spa in tropical setting with delightful south exposure & great location.

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$519,000 3BR/ 2BA + Office/Den

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TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME

Paul Proia, Lighthouse Point’s resident baseball expert, lays out the perfect summer tour of minor league baseball stadiums.

From the Coca-Cola stadium in Allentown, PA, to Hot Rod Stadium in Bowling Green, KY and Florida’s own Roger Dean Stadium, minor league stadiums have a lot to offer. Check out this guide to add some summer vacation stops to your list.

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City Beat

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Urban Adventure

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Unsolicited Advice

Musings on motherhood, me-time, baby wipes and the importance of lunch.

May is packed with local summer fun, including three fishing competitions, the Wing Warrior cook-off, Fort Lauderdale Air Show and more.

City Beat Reporter Marie Puleo gives you the latest city news, including: a report on city pensions and news about a proposed bond.

Hard Exercise Works builds strong bodies.

Vaping is all the rage with teens and it’s not good.

Flight of the snowbird.

Are you living your dream life?

Volunteers are the heart and soul of Tomorrow’s Rainbow.

Unclogging the courts.

Wendell is back! And you thought he couldn’t get any crankier.

A Colorado girl learns how to scuba dive.

North Broward is packed with great dining options. This is your guide to dining out.

There’s a lot to smile about around town.

Kids and pets celebrate. (Plus Pet CPR) Funny ladies. One mother’s legacy of humor.

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BY SUSAN ROSSER

What’s (for) Lunch?

WHEN MY KIDS WERE LITTLE, I WORKED FULL-TIME SO I SCHEDULED MY HAIR APPOINTMENTS ON SATURDAYS. THIS WAY MY BEAUTY REGIMEN DIDN’T INTERFERE WITH work. More importantly, I could sneak in a little “me” time away from my toddlers. While serving no obvious purpose, toddlers require a great deal of care. They’re strictly just for show. Often they are emphatically needy and somehow they are always a bit sticky. I mean you can bust out the baby wipes; bath them; dunk them in the pool. Trust me, in three minutes they’re sticky again.

They’re like the monster in the movie “Aliens.”

Back then I drove 30 minutes each way to my hairdresser. My husband would ask, “Really? There is no one in our own area code who can cut your hair?” Nope, that hour of drive time was priceless.

One day, while I was getting my haircut, a nearby colorist complained of a last minute cancellation for highlights. At this point in my life, I had no gray hair — which is somewhat of a miracle considering I lived with two extraordinarily sticky toddlers. Anyway I raised my hand, “How long will highlights take?”

After an oddly intense and detailed discussion concerning various approaches to highlights, the colorist painstakingly applied stripes of white stuff to be quickly covered with foil. I wasn’t all that excited about the highlights — but another hour of “me time” was well worth the additional cost.

I had been away for hours and was certain my husband Richard must have prepared lunch for our aforementioned toddlers.

Fantastic. One less thing for me to do.

I arrived home (with my new chic highlights) and inquired about lunch. Richard merely shrugged and exhibited a vapid stare. After several go-’rounds of me asking what he fed them and him looking as if he was hoping to enter the witness protection program, he offered up “I didn’t make them lunch. They never asked for lunch.”

Apparently he did not realize that toddlers, in addition to being quite sticky, are like puppies. One does not wait for them to ask for food. You put out food and they come and get it. The ensuing argument between us was epic. But alas, he did not learn. This would not be the last time he overlooked the nutritional needs of our children.

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Several years later while on vacation in Savannah with my parents and my sister’s family, Richard offered to entertain our kids and their two cousins for the whole day. My sister, mother and I were so excited at the prospect of some quality time at the hotel spa, that we failed to provide Richard with any detailed instructions. We simply waved goodbye to that minivan with the unbridled joy of a hockey player who has found his newly missing teeth resting on the ice.

They were gone all day.

Upon their return, we met them in the hotel lobby. As a family somewhat obsessed with food (particularly during travel), the first thing we asked was, “What did you have for lunch?” We didn’t care where they went or what they saw. Only what they ate?

When Richard replied with “Nothing, they never asked for lunch,” I thought my mother might pass out. She has three son-inlaws. Thanks to a lunchless day, Richard’s ranking plummeted to a distant third. He never saw it coming.

My mother, clearly shaken, gently nudged my father away from the crowd and whispered “Marty, what do you make of this?”

At this point, I am certain my father was engaged in two separate, yet simultaneous conversations with my mother.

First, the public version. The second, I am sure, was happening within the confines of his own mind. I will provide snippets from both. Drawing on over 55 years of marriage, he completely commiserated with my mother, “Yes Dear, how awful not to stop for lunch — not even a trip to McDonald’s? Only a man of weak moral character does not seek sustenance for his offspring.”

Conversely, his imaginary answer probably went something like this, “I believe the dry martini was invented for circumstances precisely such as the one within which we find ourselves at this moment.”

That fateful day in Savannah was 10 years ago. These days I get my hair colored to cover up a plethora of gray and Richard’s ranking has steadily improved. As for my savored “me” time, Richard and I are only two years away from a new life as emptynesters. And while I look forward to this uncharted territory, Saturday lunches with sticky toddlers seems delightfully appealing to me now.

AROUND THE POINT PEOPLE TO KNOW • THINGS TO DO • PLACES TO GO

Kindness Rocks Spotted in Lighthouse Point

There is a new movement hitting cities across the nation, the Kindness Rocks Project! The goal is to spread happiness and smiles through a small act of kindness. The idea is simple: paint rocks and hide them for others to find.

If you find a rock, you may keep it or re-hide for someone else to find.

Re-hiding or hiding your own rocks is encouraged to keep the community spirit of the project going. Participants are encouraged to post pictures of their painted rocks before they hide them.

Several rocks have been spotted around Lighthouse Point, including one at Bonefish Mac’s. The “Lighthouse Point Rocks” Facebook group is tracking them. If you’d like to participate, you can buy river rocks at your local home improvement store or hobby shop. It is recommended to use a spray sealer to seal the paint since the rocks will be outside enduring the elements. Make sure to write Lighthouse Point Rocks Facebook on the back. For more information about the national movement, visit thekindnessrocksproject.com

Deerfield Pier Cleanup AND WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT

This once-a-year event is a stellar opportunity for divers to explore the usually forbidden area.

Divers will be able to dive around and under the pier from 9am until 11am.

Volunteers are also needed on land to help pull out buckets of trash. The City of Deerfield Beach will keep records of the trash’s weight and composition.

Dixie Divers will videotape the cleanup and create a DVD that will be used for environmental education programs.

In addition to the cleanup, Dixie Divers is attempting to break the Guinness Book of World Records for longest underwater human chain. Divers will join hands underwater. Last year 241 divers participated, breaking the previous world record of 182 divers, which had been set in Thailand in 1976. Dixie Divers goal this The Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier. year is 400 divers.

On June 16 Dixie Divers will host the 2018 Deerfield Beach Pier Cleanup and Guinness Book of World Records attempt for longest underwater human chain.

For one day a year the City of Deerfield Beach closes the pier to fishing and opens it for underwater scuba divers to facilitate a reef cleanup. The pier has some of the most active and abundant marine life in all of Deerfield Beach.

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WHEN: Saturday, June 16 Registration and equipment unloading will begin at 7:30am. Unload in front of the pier. Park for free at the parking lot on the side of the Deerfield Beach fire station. Ninety spots are available on a first come, first served basis. Divers must have a C card or certification number and sign a liability release before entering the water. Dives from the beach will take place between 9am and 11am. Please bring cutting tools and a small rake to help with cleanup.

On land volunteers can help from shore or atop the pier. A free event t-shirt and goodie bag will be provided to volunteers who pre-register online at racersignup.com/world-record-attemptlongest-human-chain-underwater/ volunteer. The record attempt will take place at 11:30am. Please contact Dixie Divers at 954-420-0009 for more information.

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Second Annual

Ocean Brews & Blues Festival

Sample approximately 125 craft beers from some of America’s best breweries while listening to a variety of blues music entertainers and enjoying the beach. There will be an assortment of local food, beverages and vendors. VIP

guests get five full hours of unlimited beer sampling and will receive a souvenir glass and swag bag. General admission guests get four hours of

unlimited beer sampling. For non-beer drinkers, the festival and entertainment is free. Download the free “My BrewFest” app to see an updated list of participating brewers.

WHEN: Saturday, May 19; VIP guests can arrive at 3pm; General admission guests arrive at 4pm; Festival ends at 8pm.

WHERE: Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach. Parking on the barrier island will be limited during the event. A complimentary shuttle will be available from the Cove Shopping Center (1500 E. Hillsboro Blvd.) continuously from 2:30 to 9:00pm.

COST: Beer sampling, general admission tickets are $40 until May 18 and $45 at the event. VIP beer sampling tickets are $60. Festival admission is free. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Tickets can be purchased through eventbrite.com.

Wing Warrior Cook-Off and Music Festival

Come out, taste, judge and vote for the People’s Choice Wing Champion. Wing tasting is free to those in attendance.

The festival will include live music, cold beverages, crafts and vendor booths.

Plus, a kid’s zone with water slides and bounce houses.

WHEN: Saturday, June 9 from noon to 6pm WHERE: Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex, 445 SW Fourth St., Deerfield Beach COST: Event entrance and wing tasting is free. Other activities, food and beverage available for purchase.

Fort Lauderdale Air Show The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the 2018 Ford Lauderdale Air Show on May 5 and 6. The show will feature some of the nation’s most popular military jet demonstrations, parachute teams, civilian aerobatic acts and formation flight teams. Many more performers will be announced.

There are two types of tickets to the Air Show: The Drop Zone is the general admission zone where spectators can enjoy food and beverage for purchase and can set up camp near audio announcers.

The Flight Line Club VIP zone is beachside, which offers spectators unobstructed views of the show on the aerial 50 yard line. A catered lunch will be served from 11:30am to 1:30pm for Flight Line Club members with draft beer, soft drinks and water served all day long. Club members will receive an event program

for collecting autographs when the pilots and the jumpers come for a meet-n-greet, and will also receive a commemorative event credential. A reserved VIP parking pass in Birch State Park is within walking distance of the show center and is included with every Flight Line Club ticket order. The VIP club also has a golf cart valet from the Birch Park entrance to the Flight Line Club VIP entrance.

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, May 5 and 6; Gates open at 9am WHERE: Air Show Center event site, located on State Road A1A north of the Sunrise Blvd. intersection.

COST: Single day Drop Zone tickets are $26 for adults and $12 for kids; single day Flight Line Club VIP tickets are $162. Tickets can be purchased online at fortlauderdaleairshow.com.

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AROUND THE POINT FISHING TOURNAMENTS

LET THE FISHING BEGIN! Pompano Beach Saltwater Shootout THURSDAY, MAY 10, SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 12-13

Spring tournament fishing in South Florida kicks off with The Mercury/SeaVee Pompano Beach Saltwater Shootout. Teams travel from near and far to enjoy the festivities and take a chance at over $275,000 in cash and prizes.

The Saltwater Shootout has become a sanctioned event in Division 10 of the Southern Kingfish Association. Target species in the Shootout include dolphin, wahoo, kingfish, blackfin tuna and cobia.

A kickoff party sponsored by Blue Moon Fish Company will take place Thursday May 10 at the Pompano Beach Civic Center (1801 NE Sixth St.) from 6 to 10pm. A captains meeting will convene at 7pm.

A representative from each team should attend.

DETAILS Competition day is Saturday May 12. Participants will check in at 6:30am at Hillsboro Inlet Park. A Bimini start will take place at 7am. At 4pm, weigh-in stations open at Sands Harbor Resort and Marina (125 N. Riverside Dr. Pompano Beach) and Lighthouse Point Marina (2831 Marina Circle, Lighthouse Point). Note: to weigh in at Lighthouse Point Marina, participants will need to notify committee in advance.

Festivities for the general public will take place at the Sands Harbor Resort (125 N. Riverside Dr. Pompano Beach) starting at 4pm including live music, prize opportunities, vendor displays, a raft-up bar and pool.

The awards party will take place on Sunday May 13 from 2 to 5pm at Pompano Beach Civic Center (1801 NE Sixth St.).

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Lady anglers get ready — the 33rd annual Ladies Fish Off saltwater fishing tournament starts May 31. The tournament benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida, The Billfish Foundation and the NSU Oceanographic Center Fisheries Lab. Last year 156 female anglers participated on 49 boats offshore Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and Lighthouse Point.

President of the Ladies Fish-Off Lindsey Tenberg said,“It’s good to see the interest from the lady anglers of all ages and know that the tournament continues to support great charities.”

The longevity of the Ladies Annual Fish-Off is a true testament to the fishing community in Southeast Florida. While the tournament is open to female anglers only, men may join the fun as captain and crew.

WHEN: May 31 - June 3. There will be a pretournament party on May 2 from 6-9pm at

This one day saltwater fishing tournament boasts a $10,000 first place prize for the top boat and $5,000 first place prize for heaviest catch, plus a variety of other cash prizes. A kickoff party will be held at the Rusty Hook Tavern (125 N. Riverside Dr., Pompano Beach) on May 17. Participants will weigh in at Sands Harbor Marina (125 N. Riverside Dr, Pompano Beach) on May 19. Awards will be presented at the Rusty Hook Tavern on May 20. The cost per boat is $400. Last year’s rodeo paid out $60,546 to anglers and weighed in a total of 4,184.4 pounds of fish. For more information on how to register and competition rules visit pompanofishingrodeo.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 31 - SUNDAY, JUNE 3

Lindsey Tenberg (Tournament President) and Tessa Cameron with Juliette at last year’s kick off part.

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#ParklandStrong Benefit Concert

The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson presents Pet Sounds: THE FINAL PERFORMANCES AT THE POMPANO BEACH AMPHITHEATER

FEATURING NEW FOUND GLORY, CHRIS CARRABBA OF DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL AND RYAN KEY OF YELLOWCARD New Found Glory, a punk-rock band with musicians who graduated from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, will headline #ParklandStrong, a benefit concert for the victims of the school tragedy. All proceeds from the concert, including ticket sales, concessions, merchandise and sponsorships, will be donated to the official Broward Education Foundation Stoneman Douglas Fund.

“Half of our band went to MSD, so it is important to us that we do as much as we possibly can to help the school and families of the victims. They deserve our love, support, and help, and we will help in any way we can,” wrote New Found Glory in a press statement.

New Found Glory emerged as part of the pop punk scene of the late 1990s, and critics have hailed them as a pioneer of the genre. #Parkland Strong will also feature a raw acoustic set by Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional; and an ambient, acoustic set by the former lead vocalist of Yellowcard, Ryan Key. WHEN: Wednesday, May 16; Doors open at 5pm; Show starts at 6pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Amphitheater, 1801 NE Sixth St. COST: Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at theamppompano.org ABOVE The temporary shrine at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.

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Brian Wilson’s Pet Sounds performance has been one of the most in-demand concert outings for the past two years. Wilson extended the run of the tour into 2018 and will be performing the album Pet Sounds in its entirety, as well as top hits and fan favorites spanning his 54-year career with The Beach Boys and as a solo artist.

“We are blown away by the reception of this tour, it’s unbelievable how many people love this album,” said Wilson in a press release. “The audiences have been so fantastic, and we are honored to play for them. We never expected this reaction, so we will continue to perform this album for people as long as they ask us to.”

Wilson began his career as a teenaged founding member of The Beach Boys, who signed with Capitol Records in July 1962 and released their first album, Surfin’ Safari, that same year. The band’s initial surf-rock focus was soon broadened to include other themes.

Wilson has also achieved great success as a solo artist with 11 of his own albums released to-date, and two Grammy awards.

WHEN: Sunday, May 20; Doors open at 6:30pm; Show starts at 7:30pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Amphitheater, 1801 NE Sixth St. COST: Tickets range between $34.50 and $85.

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AROUND THE POINT NEWS

The Garden Lady Says…

Plant a Living Charlotte J. Burrie Civic Center to Open on Christmas Tree Federal HighwayByinDonna Pompano Beach Torrey The holiday season is in high gear, and for many families this means shopping for a Christmas tree. When I was a child, I used to get very sad thinking about all the trees that were cut, but then I learned that Christmas tree farming is big business in many states and considered a renewable resource.

Although that knowledge made me feel better, for some, it could still be considered wasteful. If you are one of those people who would rather choose an alternative, there are two options: artificial, or an actual living tree.

What probably comes to mind is one of those “darling” little Norfolk Island pines being sold in many chain stores.

While these make nice houseplants, unfortunately, they grow to be quite large, and quickly! The result is that they are booted out of the houseplant world and into, (you guessed it) the outside world!

Now, our well-intentioned choice for the holidays has turned into an environmental menace! Norfolk Island pines are considered dangerous in the landscape (actually illegal

After years of delays, the Charlotte J. Burrie Civic Center is about to be built on the vacant parcel located at 2669 N. Federal Highway in Pompano’s Cresthaven in some cities) because they grow too tall, and are neighborhood. susceptible to lightening strikes and hurricane damage.

Burrie, who serves City Commissioner Please, if you own one, don’t plant it as outside.

They just of District 2 in Pompano Beach, has been don’t belong in our Florida landscape. Fortunately, there pushing for a civic center for the residents in are some really excellent choices for those who wish to have that neighborhood since she was elected in a living holiday tree 2007, that can be planted into the landscape, and it was the residents who wanted to creating a Christmasname memory arboretum. the center after her. After considering Our Florida native, Southern Redpurchased Cedar (Juniperus several sites, the city the 1-acre lot salicicola) is a great choice as is the Arizona incypress on Federal Highway for $1,150,000 2013.

(Cupressus arizonica). Both evergreens a striking, low The civic center willmake include two activity rooms, a conference room, warming maintenance addition to the landscape, anda are great bird kitchenand and as a large assembly with a attractors, both for nesting a food source.space They grow fixed full platform anddrought dressing rooms. to around 25 feet, prefer sun stage and are tolerant.

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City Officials, First Responders Work to Resolve Pension Plan Struggle

BY MARIE PULEO Over the past couple of months, the city’s first responders have been voicing their dissatisfaction over a possible increase in their pension-fund contributions, and some police officers are warning city officials that the situation may lead to a mass exodus of personnel.

Lighthouse Point firefighters and police officers currently pay 16.34 percent of their yearly salaries toward their pension plan. According to the Florida Division of Retirement, that rate is the highest in the state of Florida. The city’s contribution is 22.27 percent.

At a pension board meeting on March 26, the actuary from the League of Cities who manages the pension plan delivered a report that recommended the city raise the contribution rate of first responders to 22 percent to ensure the plan’s long-term funding.

The recommended rate for the city’s contribution was 29 percent. While the pension board approved the report, no action has been taken yet to impose those rates.

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The board is made up of the mayor, the city administrator, one city commissioner, a firefighter and a police officer. In the 3:2 vote, the firefighter and police officer voted against accepting the actuary’s report.

If the higher rates were implemented, they wouldn’t take effect until October 2018, after the city’s budget for the new fiscal year has been set.

During a public comment period at the end of the meeting, which took place at City Hall, first responders took the podium to voice their concerns over what they see as a looming threat.

“We are facing a crisis,” said Sgt. Chris Oh. “The city is truly facing the possibility of a mass exodus of its professional police officers. I believe that if this pension issue that has been going on for a yearand-a-half is not fixed immediately, the hemorrhage of qualified police officers, including myself, will decimate this department.”

Oh said that if that were to happen, the city may be left with no other choice but to consider contracting with the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

A handful of first responders have already left, and others are in the process of looking for jobs elsewhere.

Officer Seth Cole, a member of the city’s police department and a resident, said that if pension costs are increased, he would consider leaving too, because there are hundreds of openings for law enforcement officers in Broward County.

Another police officer told the pension board that the problem needs to be fixed now to keep the quality of life for residents in the long term.

“We can either go down this road of wait and see, as people go out the door,” he said. “Or we can resolve this in good faith for everyone involved. The choice is truly up to you.”

In response, Mayor Glenn Troast stated several times that he has no intention of recommending to the Commission that there should be an increase in either the city’s or the employees’ contribution rates.

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He also said the pension plan that first responders currently have is the one they bargained for 15 years ago, and it has outgrown its usefulness.

Both the firefighters and police officers feel the long-term solution to the pension problem would be for the city to freeze its municipal pension plan and switch to the Florida Retirement System (FRS).

Under the FRS plan, the contribution rate for first responders would be three percent, and the city would contribute 23 percent. At a pension board meeting held nearly two years ago, transitioning to the FRS was discussed as an option, but it was never implemented, which is the cause of the first responders’ growing frustration.

Wilton Manors shifted from a city-operated pension plan to the FRS plan six years ago, and more recently, Oakland Park entered the statewide plan.

Lighthouse Point has been in union negotiations to renew the fire department’s three-year contract, which expired in October 2017. Deciding on how to migrate to the FRS has hindered the negotiation process. But Troast said those negotiations are very close to being resolved.

is one of the police department’s two representatives for the Broward County Police Benevolent Association. “The city’s not going to do something for them, and do something more beneficial for us.

We’re ready to negotiate an equitable solution. We ’re not asking for anything outrageous that’s going to burden the citizens. That’s the most important thing.”

Thompson also said: “If you want to attract qualified employees you have to be on a par with your sister cities. Otherwise, you’re just not going to retain people, or you’ll be a department of last resort for non-qualified candidates that other cities don’t want to hire.”

At its meeting on April 10, the City Commission made an effort to assure the police officers and firefighters who filled the commission chambers that they are valued, and that a workable solution will be reached.

Commission Vice President Earl Maucker said that because commissioners are, by law, limited as to what they can say on the issue, there is a perception that they don’t care, or that the city commission wants to see the city’s veteran firefighters and police officers leave the city.

The police department’s three-year contract is up for renewal this October, and police personnel are watching closely to see how things turn out for the firefighters.

“More than likely, whatever happens to fire is what we’re going to get,” said Officer Chris Thompson, who

“Nothing could be further from the truth,” he said.

“We care about our first responders, and we’re going to do everything humanly possible to take care of them and come up with an agreement that is workable.”

The other commissioners echoed Maucker’s sentiments.

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Projects for proposed $15 million bond issue to be presented to City Commission, Public

BY MARIE PULEO Since February, the City Commission has been discussing a possible $15 million bond referendum that would be placed on the November 2018 ballot.

The proceeds from the proposed general obligation bond would be used to fund a three-story, category 5 fire station with an Emergency Operations Center, built where Dixon Ahl Hall now stands. The bond issue would also be used for a new public works facility (the current one floods in heavy rains), a second-floor addition and renovations to the recreation building in Dan Witt Park, and the completion of the library’s second floor.

The recreation center’s first floor would be able to hold 150 people, and a covered patio and indoor bathrooms would be added. The second story would include offices, a teen center and a press box. The additional space could be rented out for private functions, generating revenue for the city.

A stairway, an elevator and restrooms could be added to the library so its second floor could be The recreation building at Dan Witt Park utilized, adding about 1,000 square feet.

At a city commission meeting last month, architect Merrill Romanik presented preliminary designs for the projects. She said she is on track to present more advanced designs and project costs at the city commission meeting on May 22.

A resolution to put the bond issue on the November ballot must be passed by the Commission by its meeting on June 12.

City commission meetings generally take place on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 6:30pm in Fletcher Hall, located at 2200 NE 38th Street, Lighthouse Point.

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“Lighthouse Point is a family,” said Commission President Jason Joffe, “and our first responders are an invaluable and irreplaceable part of that family. The goal here is actually simple: fair and equitable compensation for our first responders that’s going to ensure the future of an independent Lighthouse Point police and fire department staffed with best-in-class first responders.”

Joffe added that the situation has gone on too long, and become “a cancer” that has caused uncertainty not only for the first responders, but for residents.

“I remain very confident that the cure is going to be found, and found soon,” he said.

Mayor Troast agreed that the process has been taking longer than he would have liked. He reiterated that there has been no discussion, and there is no intent, to raise the pension rate to 22 percent.

“We are working through a process.

We’ve had some hiccups in the process… but at the end of the day, we will get through the process … We’re going to do the best we can.”

More and more residents have become aware of the pension negotiations through social media and email posts.

Toward the end of March, a website (backthebluelhp.com) was created by someone claiming to be a Lighthouse Point police officer. It anonymously provides an in-depth explanation and updates about the issue. It encouraged residents to attend the pension board meeting on March 26, and asks them to show their support at city commission meetings.

On April 14, the Broward County Police Benevolent Association arranged for a digital sign truck to make an appearance at the Concert in the Park at Frank McDonough Park that evening. The sign on the truck — which drove around the neighborhood and along Federal Highway for several hours — displayed a message urging residents to get involved in the pension issue. On the back of the truck it read: “Blue Lives Matter.” The message that appeared on the sides of the truck said: “Cops Can’t Afford to Work in Lighthouse Point. Stop the Exodus.”

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THE DECLARATIVELY NAMED HARD EXERCISE WORKS, LOCATED IN THE RIVERTOWN Square shopping center, promises results in five weeks, with a boot camp designed to get consumers into fighting shape with no more than thirty minutes a day of exercise.

After a free first workout, HEW members are instructed under the guidance of Navy SEALinspired exercise routines, which entail tire flipping, rope climbing and lunges. Burpees — a hybrid of a push-up and a jumping jack, and a tenet of cross-fit — also number among the activities.

“Group bonding and camaraderie are formed from the duress that hard work produces,” HEW’s website explains of their philosophy. “Navy SEALS know this. It’s the reason ‘WHY’ we started our business in 1991.”

In 1991, HEW’s owner Matt Hunt — who at the time owned Decatur Fitness Center — began putting his physicality to the test with a series of what he calls “Functional Movements” — bodily contortions derived of athletic sports designed to push the body to extreme limits.

After meeting a man named Jono Senk, an Army Ranger, and then Don Mann, Navy SEAL and author of Inside Seal Team Six, the trio formed the exercise routines upon which HEW model their current practices.

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“Today’s workout-of-the-day,” HEW’s website notes, in one of their daily updates, “is only 21-15-9.” Another motivational incantation follows with A.M.R.A.P, an abbreviation of “as many rounds as possible.”

The numbers, the acronyms, like the chants we said as children in school, impart a sing-song rhythm to the routines, which can aid endurance in exercise.

“Our customers expressed how they were shortchanged as adults,” according to HEW. “They wanted recess time to last forever. So from our former teamathletic and military history, we built a family of likemiked folks who understand hard work, wanted strength and confidence, and in the process we’ve made it fun.”

Like the Nike slogan, the Hard Exercise Works campaign encourages members to just do it: Work hard and be excellent just for today, and today is every day. Y Hard Exercise Works is located at 1215 S Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach. Visit hardexerciseworks.com for more info.

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Go on Take a Puff… or Should You?

BY DR. JILL SELBACH

MIDDLE SCHOOL AND TEEN YEARS ARE THE TIMES WHEN MOST PARENTS BEGIN TO WORRY ABOUT THE CURIOSITY OF THEIR CHILDREN. THIS IS WHEN KIDS HAVE MORE independence and the opportunity to make choices that make parents wonder if their child will make the right ones. In the United States the rate of teens smoking cigarettes has declined.

This is a great thing, especially in light of the fact we know smoking causes cancer. However, a new product has come on the market to make parents concerned. It is being sold on almost every corner and was originally marketed as a method to aid in smoking cessation. Although now the data is not conclusive in supporting that claim.

E-cigarettes, vaping or Juuling has become very popular among middle and high schoolers. The availability of a multitude of flavors, is appealing to these age groups, as is the concealment factor. The Florida Department of Health found in their annual youth risk behavior survey that 45 percent of high school students in Broward County have tried vaping.

This is higher than the state average of 37 percent. The other concern with e-cigarettes is that the safety is really unknown. You can use many different substances in the e-cigarette (including marijuana and other drugs) and no one can tell what you are smoking. There may be no odor or the smell of fruit, vanilla, pretzels etc. The United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Substance Abuse report suggests that the use of e-cigarettes leads to nicotine addiction and eventual use of traditional tobacco products.

The FDA helped fund a study at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine where they have developed a system to quickly evaluate e-liquid toxicity. They found that e-liquid ingredients are very different and their toxicity varies. Some of the liquids are more toxic than nicotine alone. So, the claim that e-cigarettes are “safer” may be false. There are more than 7,700 e-liquid products on the market and the public has no knowledge of the potential toxicity. The team has set up a database of e-liquid ingredients and toxicity information which can be found at eliquidinfo.org.

There is also the argument that vaping cuts down on second hand smoke exposure. The University of California San Francisco conducted a study with e-cigarettes that resembled

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a smoky bar. The researchers found that markers of nicotine in nonsmokers who sat nearby was similar for both cigarette smoke and e-cigarette aerosol exposure. Short-term exposure studies of e-cigarette use show a negative impact on lung function.

Bystanders were also found to absorb nicotine from passive exposure to e-cigarette aerosol.

Things to look for to determine if your child is vaping: • Cotton and coils • Discarded atomizers • Strange batteries • The scent - E-cigarettes can have no scent or you may get a whiff of fruit, bubble gum, mint or food with no evidence of any around. • “Pens” that aren’t pens — E-cigarettes come in many shapes and sizes. Some look like pens, a stylus or a thumb drive.

• Lots of liquid sipping — One major ingredient in the vaporized liquid in e-cigs is propylene glycol. This attracts and holds water molecules from the environment. Your mouth is full of water and it depletes the moisture. So you end up with a dry mouthed kid. This can also cause nasal passages to be dry and lead to nose bleeds. • Passing on caffeine - Some people who vape become sensitive to caffeine. You may see a decrease in caffeine intake due to this.

What should you do now?

Be proactive and speak to your kids about this trend and the misconceptions. Don’t wait to have a conversation about this until AFTER you find your child vaping. Emphasize that you view smoking and vaping as one and the same and both are harmful to their health.

Michael Bernstein, M.D., the associate director in the division of pulmonology at Stamford Hospital in Connecticut, has a great response to kids who tell their parents that vaping isn’t dangerous.

“When teens ask me if vaping e-cigs is safer than smoking, I have said the following: jumping out of airplanes using a parachute with holes is better than using no parachute. What’s even better? Don’t jump out of airplanes.” Y Dr. Jill Selbach is a licensed clinical psychologist. For more information visit drjillselbach.com or call 954-618-8412.

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Flight of the Snowbird

BY JIM TERLIZZI

AS OF THIS WRITING, THE GREAT MIGRATION HAD BEGUN. NO, NOT THE WILDEBEEST THUNDERING ACROSS THE SERENGETI, BUT THE RETURN OF THE “SNOWBIRDS” TO THEIR NATURAL habitat. Having seen the perils faced by the wildebeest, such as lions and Nile crocodiles, I decided to join the Snowbirds on their journey north to witness their trials first hand. For the sake of realism I chose the most arduous route: Fort Lauderdale to LaGuardia.

I booked a flight on Southwest Airlines, which is perversely named, since it flies to the Northeast. I was pleasantly surprised that the “economy” fare was reasonable, until I was hit with the “extras”.

I had the choice of: “more leg room” for $100 extra; “even more leg room” for $150; “super leg room” for $200, or “outrageous leg room” for $300. The difference between the cheapest option and the most expensive was two inches. I decided to tough it out, whereupon I was assigned a seat in the “Cheapskate Section”.

When I checked in, I was informed that if my luggage weighed more than a typical ham sandwich (no cheese) I would owe another $50. There also were lesser known charges: wearing socks aboard—$4; eyeglasses—$7.50; long-sleeved shirts—$8; jackets—$10, and having eaten a full breakfast before boarding—$20. I thought the latter would be based on the honor system, but it wasn’t. It required a stomach x-ray. Cost: $165. The

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attendant explained that these items add weight causing the plane to burn more fuel. I asked if I could get a discount if I relieved myself of metabolic waste before boarding. She said I could save $2 but would have to be accompanied by two TSA agents to serve as witnesses. I declined the offer.

When I got to the security check-point I found it made the Korean de-militarized zone look like a happy place. I was stripsearched by a cute blonde (there is at least one enjoyable part of air travel) then ran the gauntlet: magnetometers, ion scanners, radiation detectors, DNA readers, a sigmoidoscope and drugsniffing Mastiffs.

Finally, I got “in” the plane. Unlike most people I don’t get “on” the plane. The ride is bad enough inside.

The flight attendant, reading from the “North Korean Prison Guard Manual for Customer Service,” ordered us to our seats.

She then went through the pre-flight check: “Keep quiet.” “Avert eye contact at all times.” “Do not attempt to use the toilet. You should have gone before you came aboard.” “Do not move for the duration of the flight.” The “do not move” part was easy. I was sandwiched between two 400-pound Sumo wrestlers, so a seatbelt was superfluous.

The attendant then stuffed two rottweilers into an overhead bin, but allowed one man to keep his “comfort cobra” on his lap.

As we pushed away from the gate, the captain announced that our departure was “on time,” even though there were 346 planes ahead of us waiting to take off. This is akin to telling your boss you were on time for work because you got out of bed at 8am.

The flight was uneventful, save for the screaming three-yearold kicking the back of my seat so hard I expected to need a kidney transplant upon arrival.

First class passengers each were given a bag of pretzels.

When the bags were empty, they were passed to the Cheapskate Section so we could lick the insides. A nice touch.

Upon landing we were free to stand for nine hours waiting for our luggage to reach the carousel, while we contemplated the massive traffic and road rage cowboys awaiting us.

Someone should tell the CIA to stop water-boarding. Just book terrorists on one of these flights. They will beg to talk.

Next year I think I will run with the wildebeest. I’d rather be eaten by a Nile crocodile. Y

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Living our Dream Life?

BY CRAIG HALEY I RECENTLY SPENT FIVE DAYS IN PHOENIX GOING THROUGH BRENDON BURCHARD’S HIGH PERFORMANCE ACADEMY. IT WAS FIVE DAYS OF INTENSE LEARNING, growing and self-discovery. Many topics were covered: everything from motivation, habits, daily rituals and more.

One of the key things I got from the event was how fear can stop us from pursuing the life we really want. All of us have goals and aspirations, however few people are living the life of their dreams. Sure, many people have good jobs, great families and lots of vacation weeks. All that is great if that’s what makes one happy, but many would like a lifestyle upgrade. Think about it yourself…

• Do you have your dream job right now?

• Do you aspire to run your own business?

• Are you in the kind of physical shape you want to be in?

• Do you spend the amount of time you would like to with your family or friends?

• Are you earning the kind of money you would like to?

• Do you get to take as many vacations per year as you would like to?

Motivation is a big piece of the puzzle, but we will tackle that in a later article. Let’s talk about what holds us back. In many cases, it’s fear. What is fear…really?

Most fear is bad management of the mind. That’s right. Our minds naturally wander to the negative. There is an immediate assumption of pain. It’s human nature. Don’t get frustrated by it.

Instead, understand it and do something about it.

We know there are three kinds of fear that stop us from taking action toward our dream life: #1 The fear of loss: We fear what we might lose by pursuing the goal. You might lose that consistent paycheck and financial stability.

You may have to give up that food you love…or alcohol. Perhaps you will have to give up free time to pursue the new dream. Fear of loss of any kind is a real fear and it’s natural. #2 Fear of the process: One thing that will stop us in our tracks is the fear that the process will be hard. Building the business will be hard, working out consistently will be hard, giving up some of the foods you love will be difficult, etc. #3 Fear of the outcome: We are afraid that after all that work, the end result won’t be worth it. Perhaps the dream didn’t work. Maybe it did work out but not the way you thought. Maybe the end result is now more work than what you had before you pursued the goal.

So, what is the strategy? Do we just accept the lives we have, or do

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we dare try to overcome our fear? Luckily, there are strategies that high performers use that allow them to build their dream lives.

Overcome the fear of Loss: Focus on what you will gain by pursuing the goal, not what you will lose. Focus on how good you will feel. Think about how happy you will be building your dream business. Think about how proud you will be to finally lose those 30 pounds. Think about the delicious (and healthy) foods you will get to eat. Burchard says that “If you don’t break the frame of loss, you will never get the gain.”

Overcome the fear of the Process: Honor the Struggle. Don’t focus on the hardship. High performers embrace the struggle. They honor it. They get excited about climbing the ladder. One thing we know through research about high performers is they believe in their ability to figure things out. Most people choose a life of distraction (social media) because the struggle to achieve seems too hard.

Honor the struggle!

Overcome the fear of the outcome: Focus on how you will be fulfilled by pursuing the goal. Is working toward this goal going to make you feel good, proud or fulfilled? Also, high performers focus on how they are contributing to others by going after the goal. They focus on who they can serve in the process.

Think about what might be holding you back. Is it a fear of loss, the process, or the outcome? Is it more than one or all three? Believe in your abilities and potential. Focus on what you will gain, honor the struggle and remember that fulfillment beats the S**T out of fear! Y Master Shihan Craig Haley is the Seventh Degree Black Belt instructor at Elite Force Martial Arts, eliteforcemartialarts.com.

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Volunteers are the Heart and Soul of Tomorrow’s Rainbow

BY JULIE RADLAUER-DOERFLER THE MISSION OF TOMORROW’S RAINBOW IS TO PROVIDE GRIEVING CHILDREN, TEENS AND THEIR FAMILIES AN emotionally safe environment for hope and healing through guidance, education and support.

Do you know that one in twenty children will experience the death of a parent by the time they graduate high school? When children are supported in their grief, they are five times less likely to commit suicide, ten times less likely to abuse substances and twenty times less likely to develop a behavioral disorder.

Tomorrow’s Rainbow Ranch is a special place for children who have experienced the death of a loved one. In October 2005, Tomorrow’s Rainbow began providing grief support services through the use of miniature horse interactions, facilitated peer support groups and therapeutic art/play for children and families that had experienced the loss of a loved one. After experiencing a family tragedy, Abby Mosher, the founder of Tomorrow’s Rainbow, recognized the lack of support for bereaved children in Broward County. This unique facility is the first grief center of its kind designed to provide quality grief support at no cost to families.

When a grieving child visits Tomorrow’s Rainbow Ranch there is the opportunity for age appropriate grief support including biweekly support groups, therapeutic play, interaction with animals including miniature horses, UK Shetland ponies, donkeys, goats and a pig, and peer support provided by other children that have had similar experiences with loss. Trained facilitators assist the children in grooming and caring for the horses and other animals.

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community has resulted in an overwhelming number of referrals to the organization. In twelve years since it opened its doors, Tomorrow’s Rainbow has grown into a highly respected program that receives referrals from schools, hospice organizations, funeral homes, hospitals, doctors and social agencies. They add new support groups as the need arises and have recently responded to requests to support students, teachers and parents of Marjory Stoneman Douglas Hight School.

Tomorrow’s Rainbow is funded primarily by private donations, foundations and corporate donations. The organization only has a staff of two full time employees and one part time employee, yet has served thousands of children and families. So how can the organization manage to meet so much need? Tomorrow’s Rainbow has over 200 active volunteers, and they need more to keep up with the growing demand for these important support services.

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Every volunteer must complete a volunteer application, which is available online at TomorrowsRainbow.org. Click on the volunteer tab to find the application. Once Tomorrow’s Rainbow staff receive your application, a staff member will call you to schedule an orientation. Orientation takes place one Sunday a month from 10-11am at the farm.

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BY MARTIN ZEVIN, ATTORNEY

AS AN ATTORNEY FOR FORTY FOUR YEARS, I HAVE LEARNED NOT TO DISCUSS POLITICS, SEX OR RELIGION WITH MY CLIENTS. SO I’M NOT GOING TO START NOW. What I do discuss is how each person can make a difference in lessening the burden on our court system, particularly the probate courts in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties.

When I first started practicing, I could file a petition for administration of a will and receive a signed copy of the letters of administration (court order appointing the personal representative) within a week or two. If I had questions about a case or a particular type of filing, I could call the clerk and receive helpful assistance to make things easier for myself and my client.

Today, the judges and clerks are burdened with so many cases that it often takes months to get that same court order. The delay results in lawyers going to court for hearings to appoint the personal representative, thereby taking up the judge’s time that could be utilized for more substantial matters. Even getting into court for a simple, non contested hearing can take over a month.

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If I were to talk about politics, I would suggest getting additional money in the budgets for more judges and clerks and judicial assistants. But I said I wasn’t going to discuss politics.

There is an answer that does not require more money in the budget: take the initiative in your own life so that court administration will not be necessary. If you do a life estate deed or a revocable living trust, you can avoid probate on any property that you own when you die. If you do a Durable Power Of Attorney, Designation Of Health Care Surrogate And Living Will, You Can Avoid A Guardianship In Court If You Become incapacitated.

For many years, I was a family and civil mediator certified by the Florida Supreme Court. While mediators are used once a lawsuit has been filed, they can best be used prior to litigation.

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With the availability of unlimited information via the internet, it is amazing that so many people still end up further clogging the courts while they are alive and when they die. Most mediators and many lawyers prefer not to go to Court if legal documents or prelitigation agreements can be created.

So I encourage all adults to put their own house in order. We cannot completely control our own lives; however, we can take steps to ensure that our lives and deaths will be as simple, painless and inexpensive as possible by staying away from our court system unless absolutely necessary. If every person did one thing to lessen the burden on the legal system, maybe we could roll back the clock a little to where our court systems ran smoother and faster. Y Martin Zevin is available to discuss wills, trusts, estates, probate and is available for free consultation regarding personal injury claims or car insurance coverage. For more information call 954-569-4878 or visit martinzevinpa.com.

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TO THE POINT CANTANKEROUSLY YOURS

And You Thought I Couldn’t Get Any Crankier

BY WENDELL ABERN

A FEW DAYS BEFORE VALENTINE’S DAY, I AWOKE TO SEE A FEW NURSES SKITTERING PAST MY BED. I BLINKED. THEN ANOTHER NURSE SCURRIED PAST, GOING THE OTHER WAY. I tried to yell, “What the hell is going on?” and it came out as “Grzmblplf?”

“He’s awake!” I heard my son shout. My son?

My son lives in Long Grove, a Chicago suburb.

“Dad?!” my daughter yelled. My daughter?

My daughter lives in north Chicago.

I looked around. More nurses. Confused, I raised myself on my elbows. My kids, (aged 59 and 57) both in tears, hugged me simultaneously from opposite sides of the bed.

“What’s going on?” came out as, “Whangon?”

“Dad” my son said, “Dad, we’re so glad you’re still with us! You had a seizure.”

“You’ve been heavily sedated since January 26th,” Amy said through tears. “Try to talk slowly. You haven’t used your voice for weeks.”

“It’s a world record!” Joel said. “You’ve never gone more than three minutes without talking!”

I spoke very slowly, “What …day…today?”

“February 12th,” Amy said.

My mind still working, I did some quick math. Somehow, I had just lost seventeen days of my life. Seventeen days, gone!

My crankiness meter moved up a notch.

When a seizure happens, your brain misfires, and your whole body goes haywire. To this day, no one knows what happened.

They had found me on my living room floor, unconscious, my head bleeding. I have one of those life alerts, called “Lively,” and apparently had had the wherewithal to press the emergency button. Everyone agrees that I remember nothing of it.

The medical team had responded in minutes, called the Fire Department, and an ambulance then toted me off to Florida Medical Hospital. I have been in rehab, in one place or another, ever since.

First stop was Health South, an outstanding facility, which to this day is trying to recover from my stay. My kids, who had already done a miraculous job of taking care of my entire life, had seen to my entrance requirements, wheel chaired me into my room. There, a nurse awaited me with my rehab garb, which included support hose.

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The author, scarfed down his first post-seizure cheeseburger. A nearby nurse exclaimed, “When I saw him wolf down that first bite, I had to time him. He didn’t devour it, he inhaled it! Eleven seconds! I’m calling Guinness!”

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“What the hell are these?’ I asked.

“Support hose. They help your blood pressure.”

“How the hell are you supposed to get them on?” I asked, struggling with the left leg.

“Same way you put on panty hose.”

“Oh. Thanks. That clears up everything.”

She helped me don both pair.

“Can I get a stripper pole?” I asked.

She giggled. “No. That wouldn’t be appropriate.”

“Why not? I could put on a show every afternoon. We could charge $25 a pop and split the proceeds.” >>>

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When you almost die, you gradually learn of the anguish suffered by all those close to you. I’m sure I received more get-well cards than the Pope when he got sick. And for weeks, all of my bridge partners and half the bridge world in South Florida, had been peppering my son and daughter for news of my condition. Most noteworthy, I had awakened the inner Jewish mother of all my dear friends at my Unitarian Universalist Congregation, River of Grass. Especially those of Gary and Karen Gonzales.

Aware of my sophisticated tastes, Gary and Karen showed up my third day with what they know I consider a gourmet dinner: prime cheeseburger, with fries, and a chocolate shake from Steak and Shake.

My River of Grass friends deserve mention here.

They picked up my kids at the airport and drove them back when they had to return to Chicago. They chauffeured them all over Ft. Lauderdale and Sunrise; they took them to lunches and dinners; they ran errands for me; they contacted doctors and dentists and rescheduled appointments for me; they answered phones and helped my next door neighbor sort my mail. It was like I had hired an entire corporation to manage my life.

Nothing dramatic happened during my first week at Health South, primarily because my legs were like spaghetti noodles. However, I was taken aback by some of the activities Health South had planned for me, scribbled on a chalkboard hanging on my wall.

“Could you please explain to me what ‘Therapubic Dining’ is? “ I asked my nurse.

“What what is?”

“That note up there says, ‘Therapubic Dining’.”

She blinked, looked where I pointed and tried (unsuccessfully) not to laugh. Before she erased it, she called in a few other nurses and they made a cause celebre out of it.

“It’s supposed to say, ‘Therapeutic Dining’,” one of the other nurses explained.

“Whoever wrote that left the ‘e’ out, and the’t’ looks like a ‘b’. That’s when certain patients get together to eat.”

I’m quite certain that incident will make it into the Health South Hall of Fame.

Many other strange, humorous and outrageous events have occurred during my convalescence, but they will have to wait for my next column. Which will also include some of the antics perpetrated by Amy and Joel.

My poor kids! They have been remarkable and outstanding in their support and efforts in my behalf.

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I’VE BEEN KNOWN TO KEEP A PRETTY EXHAUSTIVE BUCKET LIST. TWO ACTIVITIES ON THIS UBER-LONG, IDEALISTIC LIST OF MINE INCLUDE SCUBA DIVING AND SETTING A WORLD record (for anything). This June 16, I will have the opportunity to complete both of these simultaneously. Dixie Divers in Deerfield Beach is hosting an underwater pier cleanup day during which they will attempt to set a Guinness Book of World Records for longest underwater human chain. Hundreds of divers from near and far gather at Deerfield Beach pier, take a cue number, and assemble in order to form a giant chain of flipper-wearing, fun-seekers underwater.

Dixie Divers set the record last year with 241 divers, breaking the previous world record of 182 divers that had been set in Thailand in 1976. I heard about last year’s record attempt and was struck with raw envy that, at the time, I was not scuba certified. I promised myself then that if the event were to happen in 2018, I would be a part of it.

So this March, when I confirmed Dixie Divers would indeed be attempting to break last year’s record, I set out to get scuba certified. I was a bit nervous at first — imagining disastrous drowning scenarios and bloody scenes from Jaws — but I also remembered the bright tales of my grandfather who started scuba diving in his 70s and fell so madly in love with the water that he dove into his late 80s. He traveled the world to visit the most exotic reefs — from Bonaire, to the Blue Hole in Belize, a WWII wreck near Bali and the Great Barrier Reef. I remember as a little girl, playing with his flippers and wetsuit, which he stored in a dusty basement

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closet; and sitting on his lap as he flipped through his photo albums of underwater photography — tropical fish, fantastical coral and seemingly deserted islands. His eyes brightened as he told me of the wonders under the sea. He described scuba diving as I would imagine an astronaut explaining space — of unseen universes and colorful foreign creatures.

So while I was slightly apprehensive about scuba at first, I reminded myself of such potential treasure. A friend of mine also reminded me that living in South Florida and not learning to scuba dive is like living in Colorado and not learning to ski. As a native Coloradan, I know that’s plain sacrilege. Thus, I quieted my reservations and pushed myself through the doors of Dixie Divers where owner Arilton Pavan helped me sign up for the PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Open Water diving course. Tony, a longtime employee at Dixie Divers, helped me pick out a mask, snorkel, fins, booties and course materials.

The process at Dixie divers is to participate in two classroom sessions, two pool dives and two days of open water dives, consisting of four ocean dives total (each about 40 minutes long).

In the classroom sessions we watched videos about air density, pressure and the effect of ocean depth on both. We learned about compressed air — its makeup of nitrogen and oxygen — and the potential for decompression sickness. We learned about buoyancy control and planning dives, accounting for different variables.

We learned about equalizing our ears and preventing lung overexpansion. The classroom sessions and cheesy DVDs took me right back to high school science class (as did the practice quizzes and

50-question final exam). Of course the DVDs also included plenty of disaster scenarious, including the image of a baloon (meant to represent your lungs) violently exploding underwater. It was kind of like those television ads for new medications that list all horrid possible side effects -- they do not exactly evoke confidence.

Nonetheless, I pressed on.

The pool dives were rather fun. I felt like a kid playing tea-party on the bottom of the pool. Chad, my instructor, would play rock-

underwater between lessons. The pool exercises 2017paper-scissors Pier Cleanup

ranged from easy to hard, including things like removing and clearing our masks, sharing air with our fellow divers, removing and putting back on our weight belts, practicing buoyancy control and emergency ascents. Two different exercises tested our physical fitness, including swimming 19 laps continuously and treading water for ten minutes. In the pool I felt safe and confident, knowing that the surface was never more than ten feet above my head and easily accessible.

In the ocean, however, this was not the case. Realizing this messed with my head. I had told myself the ocean would be just

like the pool, only a bit deeper. I tried to psyche myself up and keep a positive mental chatter, but when the time came to descend to the bottom of the ocean at a depth of 35 feet (which is measly for a diver), I panicked. I got about six feet underwater before my heart started to race and my breath got short and fast. I felt as if I was inhaling through a straw. Breathing underwater suddenly felt like a terrifying prospect. I quickly bolted back to the surface where my instructor Chad joined me smiling. “You’re fine, you’re fine,” he said.

“Just breathe. In and out. In and out.”

Chad had warned me and my classmates that there’s almost always one person who panics on the first dive. Well, this time it was me. I was that girl. After some deep breaths at the surface, I pushed through my anxiety and descended back underwater where my fellow classmates were kneeling on the ocean floor, cool as cucumers. I tried closing my eyes to focus solely on my breathing, but I felt frozen. Unfortunately my anxiety never quite faded, so while my classmates practiced the series of exercises we had already completed in the pool, I developed a sort-of tunnel vision.

Unbeknownst to me, in my nervousness and disorientation, I had started to hum while exhaling. Some part of my brain must have snapped back to childhood blowing noisy bubbles in the bathtub. I was so in my head, I didn’t even realize I was humming for almost the entire duration of the first 35-minute dive. At the end of the dive, Chad laughed and poked fun at my underwater musicality.

I now am embarrassingly known by the nickname “The Hummer.” Apparently, however, humming is a great way to conserve air; I used only about 300psi for the whole dive, which thoroughly impressed the other instructors aboard the boat.

On my second ocean dive, I was a bit calmer. I was able to catch up on the exercises I had missed on the first dive and complete the day feeling I had progressed. By my third dive, I felt as if I belonged in the ocean. I began to enjoy the scenery — the purple coral swaying in the current, lobsters tucked between rocks, blow fish floating aimlessly and hundreds of diverse colorful fish. I began to float effortlessly and to imagine my fins as a mermaid’s tail. I started to understand the allure of scuba, which, to me, felt like watching Disney’s Fantasia or taking LSD. As a sidenote, I learned Jerry Garcia was addicted to scuba diving, which now makes a whole lot of sense. I see why my grandfather was so hooked on scuba and why South Florida is such a destination for divers — its abundant marine life, wreck sites and coral reefs.

On April 7, I officially completed my fourth ocean dive and passed my scuba certification. I am now ready to participate in Dixie Diver’s Guinness World Record attempt on June 16. The world record, however, will just be icing on the cake. The real prize is my newfound ability to explore the vast magic of the ocean. Y The Dixie Divers pier cleanup day and Guinness Book of World Records Attempt will take place at Deerfield Beach Pier on June 16.

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aseball season is upon us, and for many of us, a good summer vacation includes a stop at a ballpark.

Headed to New York?

Let’s see a Yankees game. In Pittsburgh? The best stadium in baseball is PNC Park, home of the Pirates. PNC Park has the best views of the city, with its many rivers and bridges. Here in Florida — where we get a huge dose of baseball with spring training and the Grapefruit League — we already have had a pretty good taste of Major League Baseball with games throughout February and March. And, if one is inclined, one can see their favorite out-of-state team when they come to play the Marlins.

One appeal of spring training, of course, is that the games are played in much smaller ballparks. Training stadiums have about 5,000 to 7,000 seats, which means fans get to watch the game and players from a much closer distance. One can hear all the sounds. If you sit close enough to the first base line, you can hear the cleats dig into the dirt as a runner closes in on first

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base. If you sit near the bullpens, you can hear the pitchers chatter as they wait for their turns to warm up. Training games are a bit less formal than the usual big league fare, and the parking lots are easier to get in and out of before and after games. If you like the experience of spring training games, then perhaps you will also enjoy another path for your summer baseball journey: minor league ballparks.

There are plenty of minor league options. Each major league team has at least five, and in many cases six, different minor league teams, which provide future stars for the parent club. Throw in two very good independent baseball leagues — one in the Midwest and another along the Eastern Seaboard — and you have some 200 or so ballparks waiting to provide quality entertainment. As someone who has toured some sixty parks across the country — and twice as many minor league than major league stadiums — I can assure you the minor league baseball experience is totally worth a try.

There are some simple reasons to choose a minor league game over a major league one. Let’s start with the price. A really good seat at a minor league game is usually around $20. A fair seat might be $10. Parking is

at least half, if not a third, the cost you will pay at a major league stadium.

You won’t break your piggy bank just getting to the game.

Speaking of pigs, the minor league teams have better names, logos and hats. I like watching baseball in Philadelphia, but in the nearby Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania where the Lehigh Valley IronPigs play, there are regular bacon promotions, and the stadium sells hats with bacon above the brim, and tee shirts that smell like bacon (through several washings, my wife will tell you). If you are outfitting your kids with trinkets and jerseys, the options at many minor league parks are just more fun than what you find at a major league park.

So where should you go? Here is a good list of places you should add to your summer vacation checklist.

Louisville, Kentucky – home of the Bats, naturally. Louisville is the AAA Farm Club of the Cincinnati Reds and the city has a very rich baseball history dating back to the late 1800s, which is well documented on the walls of its riverfront stadium, Louisville Slugger Field. In addition to a great view of the game, you’ll get a decent view of the Ohio River. And, you can make a long baseball day of it. Not far down the street is the Louisville Slugger Factory and Museum where you can see how and where Hillerich and Bradsby make baseball bats. For a reasonable price, you can even purchase a personalized bat just for you. You can also sneak over to see where Muhammad Ali was born, and catch a race or three at Churchill Downs.

If you are going to make a longer tour of the state, with horse racing and whiskey tours and such, then you might as well sneak over to Bowling Green, Kentucky, home of the Hot Rods. The team gets its nickname because Bowling Green is home to the automobile plant that builds Corvettes. The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green is also a must-visit stop. The Hot Rod Stadium is beautiful, easily accessible and has a bunch of fun themed nights, such as Princess and Pirate nights, Margaritas nights, and at least eleven fireworks nights.

Earlier, I mentioned the Lehigh Valley IronPigs as an alternative to seeing a Phillies game. (And you should go there. It is regularly listed among the best places in the country to watch baseball.)

However, if you are in the Philadelphia area and go south instead of north, you can see baseball in Wilmington, Delaware – home of the Wilmington Blue Rocks. As much as any minor league team, the Blue Rocks are mascot friendly. In addition to the Blue Rock Moose, you might see one of my favorites drop in for a visit: Harry Canary. In addition to some of the usual promotions, you might want to sneak out for Wrestling Night and an appearance by Booker T on May 31st. Or, if you visit in late July, you can get a Rocky “Brr” Winkle snow globe as part of the team’s Christmas in July promotion.

Are you a foodie? Memphis, Tennessee is home to the Redbirds, the AAA franchise of the St. Louis Cardinals. AutoZone Park, like the others I’ve already listed, is a beautiful facility that happens to have some of the best barbecue in the country: the world-famous Rendezvous. Now, if you sneak over to find Rendezvous barbecue on a Sunday, you will be out of luck — unless you head to the ballpark. Rendezvous is closed on Sundays, but you can still get their pulled pork sandwiches at the ballpark. And, you never know, Elvis might be in the building.

Speaking of barbecue, Northwestern Medical Field, home of the Kane County Cougars in Geneva, Illinois west of Chicago, is rather ordinary as parks go.

LEFT Paul Proia (right) and Dr. Andy Finch met 30 years ago as broadcast partners for the University of Kansas baseball. Here they are taking in a game in Helena, Montana.

TOP Isotopes Park in Alburquerque, New Mexico put in a picnic area behind right field.

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However, one of the smartest things they did was put the barbecue pit between the ballpark and the parking lot. So, as you enter the park you had better bring your appetite. The smell of food is impossible to miss as you enter the stadium. The ribs and chicken are stickyfinger amazing. And, the price of a game is way less than the $99 you might pay to sit in the bleachers in Wrigley Field. (Plus, the bathrooms will be way cleaner.)

And, if you like food themes, it’s hard to argue with Charleston, South Carolina, home of the Charleston River Dogs. Naturally, they have a crazy cool dog house with every kind of hot dog you can imagine. The River Dog is topped with coleslaw and fried okra. I had a hot dog with pulled pork on top. Anytime pulled pork is used as a condiment, you can count me in. The stadium is on the riverfront, has fun promotions all season long (it’s owned by Bill Murray), and has the best soft serve ice cream of any park I have ever visited. There is an added bonus, too. If you sneak out of a Saturday night game around the eighth inning, you still have time to head downtown and catch a ghost and architecture tour of old downtown Charleston.

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of Pittsburgh (and it does). Minor league parks have great views, too. In Daytona, Florida, home of Jackie Robinson Stadium and the Daytona Cubs, you can sit higher up along the third baseline and watch boats float down the intracoastal waterway. Games in Kodak, Tennessee, home of the Tennessee Smokies, include a view of rolling hills and tall pine trees. And if you like an urban landscape, head west from Pittsburgh to Akron, Ohio. The home of the Akron Rubber Ducks, Canal Stadium, is sunk right in the middle of downtown so you can see the skyline from virtually any seat in the house.

Let’s say someone in your family is dragging you through Montana because he or she just can’t get enough of Little Big Horn and the Lewis and Clark trail.

(It’s beautiful, but a really long drive.) Take a break and see a ballgame in Billings or Helena. Billings has a nice new ballpark (home of the Mustangs). The stadium is a few minutes north of downtown and is a great, tiny place to see a game. The Helena Brewers play in an old baseball stadium, Kendrick Legion Field, that is just a few blocks from the old Capitol building and looks and feels like something out of the 1930s. It was built in 1932.

That makes it one of the oldest minor league parks still in use. (Rickwood Stadium, built in 1910, is the oldest and home of the Birmingham Barons.) And, while you sit in the stands behind home plate, you get a view of

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some of the smaller mountains along the left field line and right-centerfield, reminding you that you are just a few miles from the Continental Divide.

Albuquerque, New Mexico is home to the Isotopes. One really nice feature of their ballpark is the picnic area in right field. They have stepped level grass seating in the outfield, which was added when they decided to remove what used to be a drive-in. You used to be able to park your car in the outfield and watch from there. Now, you can picnic. Because it’s a member of the Pacific Coast League, Isotopes Park is larger than many stadiums; it seats about 13,000 people and is usually pretty well packed.

The best thing about minor league baseball in Florida is that we have one of the best minor leagues in the country. The Florida State League hosts a dozen teams in eleven cities on both coasts.

So, if you don’t want to leave the state, you can kill a weekend in Tampa and see games in Clearwater, Dunedin, Lakeland or Tampa. Heading west along Alligator Alley? No problem. Catch a Fort Myers Miracle game. The center of the state features the Florida Fire Dogs in Kissimmee, the Daytona Tortugas, the Port Charlotte Stone Crabs and the Bradenton Maurauders. And, if you don’t want to travel that far, don’t. You can get to St. Lucie and see a Mets game with a one-way drive time of about two hours.

Or – don’t travel that far at all. Roger Dean Stadium is less than an hour away in Jupiter (45 minutes on weekends). And because it hosts two minor league teams, there’s a game almost every night from May through September. The Hammerheads got there first and are the High-A minor league franchise for the Miami Marlins. Because they are so close, occasionally you’ll see Marlins players get a couple of games there as they finish time on the disabled list. The Palm Beach Cardinals use the same stadium, so when one team is on the road, the other team is at home. They have fireworks on weekends, decent food options in the breezeway, and the stadium has that “warehouse look” in the outfield, similar to that of Baltimore’s Camden Yards. It’s a great place to watch baseball. (You already knew this if you went there for spring training.) You can golf at Abacoa and, when finished, take in a game at Roger Dean Stadium. Now that’s a good day!

For a baseball fan, there are no bad days at the ballpark. You’ll be surprised, however, at how comfortable and fun a day or night can be at one of the many minor league ballparks scattered all over the country. So pack the kids in the car, grab your mitt and some sunscreen, and head out to catch a game! Y

The City of Lighthouse Point’s youth recreation program involves many stories throughout the average year; quirky little tales of star young athletes, coaching dramas, unbridled parental theatrics — the stuff of comedy in movies and television. Due to a dip in the number of players in the “12U Kid Pitch” league, there was only enough to create one baseball team this season.

Pompano Beach’s numbers were down too, so a plan was created to combine for a new inter-city league this season. This cooperation on the part of the city recreation departments seems to be paying dividends. The Lighthouse Point team, rather than being a lone group of stragglers, is now representing the city in “home and away” games against teams from Pompano Beach.

“I love it. It’s just great,” acclaimed Jennifer Laurence who is on the city’s recreation committee and has a son on the team. The camaraderie of the team is improved as they unite to compete against teams from the bigger, neighboring city and travel to half of their games.

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FANCY GOWNS. TUXEDOS. BOUTONNIÈRES. LIMOUSINES AND DANCING. PROM IS A RITE OF PASSAGE FOR MOST AMERICAN TEENAGERS, BUT FOR SOME YOUNG PEOPLE BATTLING CANCER, PROM IS JUST A DREAM — A FADING MIRAGE IN THE DISTANCE.

Toxic chemotherapy treatments, medical complications and fatal conditions often prevent children with cancer from making it to prom.

Prom to Remember is a non-profit organization that hosts a grand, redcarpet dance at the Fort Lauderdale RitzCarlton for local children and teenagers who are battling or have survived cancer.

Pompano Beach resident Alexandra Orzech has been attending Prom to Remember every year since she was diagnosed with lymphoblastic lymphoma five years ago.

This is her story.

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The summer before fourth grade Alex had what she thought was a stubborn common cold. After some blood work and a visit to her pediatrician, Alex was told she had Bronchitis. When school started and the medication still hadn’t worked, Alex’s parents took her to an ear, nose and throat specialist who prescribed a precautionary ultrasound to rule out further possibilities. Alex’s dad Richard took her for the ultrasound on a sunny Saturday morning. On Monday, he received a dreadful call: the ultrasound had turned up something troubling. He was instructed to bring Alex

was just going to go on some antibiotics and would go back to school. I’d go see all my friends and everything would go back to normal, but that didn’t happen at all,” Alex said.

The following morning an oncologist explained Alex’s diagnosis and course of treatment — three years of toxic chemotherapy and a series of operations.

“It was terrible — almost surreal. You can’t even believe its happening,” said Richard. “I would explain it almost as going into a state of shock. Your body just takes over and you just do what the doctors recommend and take it from there, not knowing, at that time, what a journey is ahead of you.”

Luckily, Alex’s type of cancer was curable. For her age range, the oncologist explained, there was about a 94 percent survival rate. The course of treatment, however, was treacherous.

to the emergency room immediately. He pulled Alex out of class that afternoon and took her to Broward North not knowing their lives were about to inexplicably change.

“There, the bad news became worse news,” he said.

“That night they did blood work and scans,” said Alex. “By the next morning they diagnosed me with lymphoblastic lymphoma.”

The nurse who delivered the news happened to be an old family friend.

“When she came into the room we could see tears in her eyes,” Richard said. “We knew something bad was happening. Then we got the word. They defined it as a mass and admitted her.”

“I thought I’d be back to normal in a couple of days, that I

Complications caused by operations and infections are common.

“If it wasn’t the cancer that would get you, then maybe an infection would. You’re always afraid that something is going to happen. Is the cancer going to come back? Will there be infection?” Richard said. “The drugs and chemo completely wiped out Alex’s system.”

As a result, Alex had to stay primarily at the hospital, sometimes for months at a time. Broward North’s eighth floor became Alex’s new home.

“I didn’t have the immune system to stay at home,” Alex said.

“If I got a fever or anything I’d have 30 minutes to get to the ER before it turned fatal. There were times when I was getting

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Other local childhood cancer organizations to support: chemo for days at a time, or operations back-to-back.”

“Through the entire process you see your child at times laying there, 80 pounds, completely grey and there’s nothing you can do,” said Richard. “As a parent, we’re here to protect our children. But you’re powerless.”

Richard said he got most of his strength from Alex.

“There were times when I would be upset and kind of loose it. She would look a me and say. ‘Dad, it’s going to be ok. Don’t cry.’ Or ‘It’s not your fault dad.’ I would kind of get mad at myself for showing weakness in front of my child. But you can’t help it sometimes. Your emotions just take over. It’s a real emotional roller coaster.”

Forming Bonds & Finding Fun

While Richard got his strength from Alex, she got hers from the bonds she formed with some of the nurses and other patients. One nurse in particular, Melissa, had a major impact on Alex. Both Richard and Alex call her an “angel.”

“When I first met Melissa she brought me to the side and told me she knew what I was going through,” said Alex.

Melissa herself is a childhood cancer survivor.

“She told me her story. She really helped me through a lot. She would lie in bed with me and hold me and comfort me and tell me how to get through certain situations.”

ABOVE FAR LEFT: Alex Orzech wears a comical tee-shirt she made while undergoing chemotherapy at Broward North hospital.

ABOVE LEFT THREE PICTURES: Teens attend Prom to Remember at the Ritz-Carlton in Ft. Lauderdale.

PREVIOUS PAGE Alex Orzech has attended five consecutive Prom to Remembers since she was diagnosed with cancer five years ago.

Photos courtesy of Alex Orzech.

JESSICA JUNE CHILDREN’S CANCER FOUNDATION (JJCCF) JJCCF is a children’s cancer charity, fund and foundation based in South Florida with children assisted in Miami, Broward County (including Ft. Lauderdale through Weston) and Palm Beach County (including West Palm Beach through Wellington). JJCCF is committed to providing emergency financial relief to help families pay for everyday necessities such as medical, utility, rent, mortgage, car and groceries. This direct and tangible assistance for access to basic necessities is vital. Additionally, the Foundation advocates for and raises awareness of childhood cancer. Visit jjccf.org for more information.

DELIVER THE DREAM Deliver the Dream (located in Fort Lauderdale) provides free structured, therapeutic, fun activities for families experiencing a serious illness or crisis. The organization does this through a three-day, two-night retreat geared toward a specific illness/crisis such as autism, death of a loved one or cancer. Deliver the Dream is always looking for retreat volunteers who stay on site (food and lodging provided) for an entire three-day, two-night extended weekend retreat.

Volunteers will be paired up with one family and serve as their family pal. They will tend to their needs, get to know them, sit with them at all meals and make sure they are having a great time. Volunteers might also assist with leading program activities such as beading, canoeing, karaoke, or teen movie night. Deliver the Dream was founded by Pat Moran, past chairman of JM Family Enterprises, Inc. and one of South Florida’s top business women. To learn more about becoming a retreat volunteer, or to make a donation, visit: deliverthedream.org.

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF SOUTH FLORIDA When a child is sick, a family wants the best care possible – even if it is hundreds or thousands of miles away. The Ronald McDonald House allows families to access specialized medical treatment by providing a place to stay at little or sometimes no cost. The Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida was started In 1982 when a group of caring individuals, local McDonald’s owners, prominent doctors, a few corporations and volunteers raised the funds to open the first House in Miami. In 2004, the second House in South Florida opened in Fort Lauderdale next to Broward General Medical Center. This facility is able to accommodate up to 20 families. There are many ways to support. Find out more at rmhcsouthflorida.org.

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Alex said. “She taught me to stay positive and keep my sense of humor…to always keep fighting no matter what the situation is, and to always care for people.”

Alex did keep her positive and humorous spirit. She even started making comical tee-shirts to wear while undergoing treatment — funny phrases like, “I’m having a no hair day” and “Chemo made me do it.”

“I think Melissa has a lot to do with Alex’s full recovery,” said Richard. “Melissa has been an inspiration. She told us her story and she gave us hope.”

Throughout Alex’s three years of treatment, she and her family also had the opportunity to meet other family’s like theirs struggling with childhood cancer.

“You create bonds with families and you become a part of this fraternity that you really don’t want to be a part of, but you’re apart of it,” said Richard. “I think initially — with the pain of it all and the shock — you almost resist being a part of this group, but there’s no denying it. My advice to other parents or families would be to take advantage of it… You are not alone.”

Now in remission, five years after her diagnosis and two since her last treatment, Alex has maintained friendships with the kids she met through treatment.

“I made a lot of friends,” Alex said. “Unfortunately a lot of them did not make it, but the ones that have… our bonds are inseparable…We saw each other cry and laugh, and we saw each other at our weakest points.”

Prom to Remember

This year, Alex will get to reunite with some of those friends at Prom to Remember, a prom-style gala at the Ritz Carlton designed for kids who may never make it to their own high school prom. This will be Alex’s sixth time attending Prom to Remember. Approximately 200 kids are expected to attend from area hospitals.

“We get ready at my hospital around two or three o’clock and then we hop on either a limo or party bus,” Alex said. “From

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there we drive to the Ritz Carlton all together. We hop off our vehicle and we head up to the fourth floor. There are people waiting and greeting us and we check in, walk down a red carpet. There’s cameras, there’s people clapping for us. We sit in a waiting area where there’s food and entertainment and wait for the ballroom to open up.”

In the ballroom a DJ plays music and the kids get the chance to be kids again. Alex remembers well her first time at Prom to Remember.

“It was the first time I didn’t have any pain and was distracted from everything that was going on,” she said. “The event itself has gotten better every year, but the groups are still there. The volunteers are still there. It’s really nice reuniting with everyone and enjoying ourselves.”

“It is literally a red carpet greeting,” said Richard. “The press is there. There’s celebrities waiting for them. When that limousine bus pulls up it’s amazing -- not just seeing my own daughter come off, but to see these other children who have been through so much.”

What’s Next?

This year is Alex’s first year back at a traditional, brick-andmortar high school since she left in the fourth grade. She is attending Atlantic Technical High School with aspirations of joining the military — either army or navy. She said battling cancer has made her who she is today.

“I am ten times stronger and now I know what I want to do with my life,” she said.”Now I know all I want to do is help people. I am more caring and thankful for everything that I have…If I ever have to, unfortunately, die as a young person, I would want to do it serving my country.”

Richard also acknowledges how much cancer has strengthened Alex.

“Even before Alex was diagnosed, even as a kid, she always had an old soul way about her,” he said. “I think the experience of cancer has just accelerated that.” Y

Each year, the parents of approximately 15,700 kids will hear the words “your child has cancer.” Across all ages, ethnic groups and socioeconomics, cancer remains the number one cause of death by disease in children. Despite major advances – from an overall survival rate of 10 [Source: percent 50 years ago, to roughly 88 percent today — many rare cancers curesearch.org] have low survival rates. Furthermore, the number of diagnosed cases annually has not declined in nearly 20 years. Some statistics: • Children’s cancer affects all • Every day, 43 children are ethnic, gender and sociodiagnosed with cancer. economic groups.

• 12 percent of children • The average age of children diagnosed with cancer do not diagnosed is six. survive.

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• More than 40,000 children undergo treatment for cancer each year.

• 60 percent of children who survive cancer suffer lateeffects, such as infertility, heart failure and secondary cancers.

• There are approximately 375,000 adult survivors of children’s cancer in the United States.

That equates to 1 in 530 adults ages 20-39.

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

Le Bistro. FRENCH • BISTRO Professional chef, Andy Trousdale serves up both classics and inventive new dishes at this little neighborhood gem. Fresh and local produce is always used and vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free menu items are available.

The restaurant also offers cooking classes. 4626 N. Federal Highway, 954-946-9240 $$$ Lito’s Turf & Surf. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Family-owned and

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

The Nauti Dawg Marina Café. AMERICAN Nestled in at the Lighthouse Point Marina, the Nauti Dawg is a local favorite. Start with the tuna wontons—crispy fried wonton wrappers topped with tuna tartare, seaweed salad, red pepper mayo, wasabi and a hit of sirracha. For a taste of New England with a twist, try the lobster roll. 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

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Papa’s Raw Bar. SUSHI • SEAFOOD Situated next door to their parent restaurant Seafood World, Papa’s indeed seems like the hip child of an established restaurant. While the fresh food is the real star, the Keys-inspired décor certainly accounts for part of their charm. The menu 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.)

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with taro chips. And to wash it all down, they have about a zillion craft beer options and a good wine list too. 4610 N. Federal Highway, 754-307-5034 $$

Red Lotus. THAI Red Lotus serves all of your favorite Thai dishes from pad Thai to red and green curries and more. Start with the dumplings—the pasta is delicate and they are packed with flavor.

4460 N Federal Highway, 954-933-7163

Seafood World Market & Restaurant. SEAFOOD They offer

the freshest seafood with simple ingredients. There is also a seafood market in the restaurant. 4602 N. Federal Highway, 954-9420740 $$$

Sicilian Oven. ITALIAN • PIZZA High-top seating, casual seating

and bar seating to accompany your thin and crispy pizza. Don’t skip the Gorgonzola salad. 2486 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-4155 $

DEERFIELD BEACH Amante’s. ITALIAN Close to the International Fishing Pier, steps

from the sand, stands Amante’s Italian Cuisine (and Bob’s Pizza).

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 $$

Antonio’s. ITALIAN For 56 years Antonio’s has been serving au-

thentic Italian cuisine. They’ve got all the classics with a few out of the ordinary dishes too. We were positively swooning over the chicken marsala. In the mood for pizza? They’ve got that too. Dine in or take out with delivery and catering available. Located in the Cove Shopping Center. 1636 SE Third Court, 954-427-4871 $$

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

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

Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • BRAZILIAN This

spot by the sea serves seafood with a touch of Brazilian flare such as the Bobo de Camarao, shrimp sautéed in coconut milk, saffron, palm oil and yucca cream baked in a cast iron skillet. 1965 NE Second St., 954-531-1290 $$

Biondo’s. ITALIAN. • PIZZA Enjoy traditional Italian fare in a small, intimate setting. 606 S. Federal Highway, 954-427-7754 $$

Café Med. ITALIAN Authentic Italian restaurant right on the

ocean with an Italian chef from Rome. Excellent service, coupled with carefully prepared dishes just across from the ocean always provides for a lovely dinner. Live music nightly. Breakfast and dinner available daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596-5840 $$$

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People are passionate about Indian food. Fans absolutely love it. Detractors can’t stand it. If you fall into the former category, you are in for a thrill. The Great Indian Grill is just that — great. Everything we tried (and we ate quite a bit) was packed with tantalizing Indian spices and flavors representing the many different regional styles of Indian cooking. As an Indian food fiend, I am over the moon about this new spot in Pompano Beach. Now, I just have to practice more yoga (another gift from India) so I can burn off all that naan, or at least not worry about it so much. —Susan Rosser

Denson serves the whole snapper at the Great Indian Grill

What we tasted There were six of us and we tried quite a bit —here is a sampling of our

outstanding dinner. We started with three appetizers for the table: SAMOSA CHAT deep fried turnover filled with seasoned potato and green peas, topped with chutney, chickpeas and sev (crunchy chick pea noodles) LASOONI GOBI batter fired cauliflower with garlic, ginger, onion, bell pepper and scallions. For our main course we shared CHICKEN 65 rice battered crispy chicken spiced with green chili and curry leaves TANDOORI CHICKEN bone-in chicken marinated with ginger, garlic, tandoori spices and grilled KUMARAKUM SNAPPER A whole red snapper cooked in a tandoor CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA chicken in a creamy tomato sauce with fenugreek, garlic and garam masala BIRIYANI basmati rice with a blend of spices and fresh herbs with choices of meats and vegetables to add GARLIC NAAN A flat leavened bread cooked in a clay oven and served warm.

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DINING OUT RESTAURANTS 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 $$

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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 Little Havana has fantastic lunch spe-

cials and most of their dinner plates will feed two. Their masas de puerco frita and their Little Havana steak are two of the standout menu items, aside from their zesty chimichurri. 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, 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 Ocean’s 234. SEAFOOD Amazing views of Deerfield Beach and the pier with gluten free options available. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-428-2539 $$$ 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 $$

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

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DINING OUT RESTAURANTS 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

(Mon.-Fri., 11am-7pm) with $5 El Jimador 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 for a doggie bag. 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 $4.99 kids menu. 1015 S. Federal Highway, 954-708-2775 $

The Tipperary Pub. IRISH • AMERICAN A classic neighborhood

pub — where if you go often enough, everyone will indeed know your name. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try 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, 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. Whatever you do, don’t skip the whale fries. 2031 NE Second St., 954-421-8880 $$

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 $$

Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar. CARIBBEAN Since they

opened their doors in 1990, Calypso has been a local favorite. This gem of a restaurant is known for their fresh, wild caught fish, Bahamian conch dishes, Jamaican jerk and American favorites too all served with an island flair. On any given day, look around and you’ll see fellow diners devouring their house special cutter (sandwich)—sautéed shrimp with garlic butter, mushrooms and cheddar all stuffed into a hollowed out kaiser roll. Check out the special board for a variety of locally caught fish with everything from grouper to snapper to wahoo among others. Plenty of land lubber options are also available including filet mignon. For island comfort food, don’t miss one of their curries or rotis. Fresh oysters and clams are also available. Wash it all down with a draft beer, a glass of wine or choose from over 40 different bottled beers. So if you are in search of high-quality ingredients, inventive cooking and a very welcoming staff, head over to Calypso.

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 $$ Casareccio Trattoria Italiana. ITALIAN 1386 S Federal High-

way, 954-998-3642

Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN Sprechen sie Deutsch? You

don’t find many 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 side 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. 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

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 $$

Cypress Nook. GERMAN This place has been in business for 38 years — talk about staying power. It’s open for three meals a day and there’s nothing like a little knackwurst with your eggs. 201 SE 15th St., 954-781-3464 $

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

Darrel & Oliver’s Cafe Maxx. INTERNATIONAL This restau-

ing a canal right in Pompano Beach. Comprehensive menu and attentive staff. 200 E. McNab Rd., 954-440-3347 $$

rant is an anchor of the South Florida fine dining scene. 2601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-0606 $$$$

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. Music plays constantly, often live with a dance floor if one is inclined. 3440 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-3159 $

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 $$

Bru’s Room Sports Grill. AMERICAN This spot is home to the

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Fish Shack. SEAFOOD A small, roadside seafood shack, for a

small seafood town. This is truly one of those best kept secrets.

With only a handful of tables, we’re selfishly hoping not too many people get in on this gem in Pompano Beach. 2862 NE 17th Ave., 954-586-4105 $$ green with a deal every day. 2500 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-3762 $$

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 Monday – Friday 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 $$$

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 Forketta. ITALIAN Full Italian menu with all the classics. 3003 N. Federal Highway, 754-222-8059 $$

La Rachetta at Whole Foods Market. PIZZA AND WINE BAR

Get your shopping done while you take care of your appetite.

Enjoy weekly deals with plenty 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. Expect to be delighted.

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 yourself 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

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

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

Nikki’s Orange Kitchen. CONTINENTAL Open for breakfast,

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 $$

lunch and dinner. Enjoy salads, sandwiches and entrées all with a Mediterranean influence. 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 $$-$$$

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, 954-545-4881 $$

Pho Lavie. VIETNAMESE If you have never had Vietnamese food,

Wings ‘N Things. WINGS • BARBECUE It doesn’t look like much from the outside but it’s worth trying. 150 S. Sixth St., 954-781-9464

Beachcomber Resort — go for the view. 1200 S. Ocean Blvd. 954941-7830 $$$ you are missing out. This spot will delight you. Everything is so fresh. Go, you’ll thank us. 3321 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-4155

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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 Lo-

cated in the Sands Harbor Hotel and Marina on the intracoastal, sit poolside or water side, either way, you better know how to swim. 125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-942-9100 $

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

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 ingredi-

ents, 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. Start with the pygros, a tower of eggplant, potatoes and ground beef topped with a cool yogurt sauce. 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 $$

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Yakuza. JAPANESE • THAI The contemporary Asian anchored dé-

cor 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. 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 LIGHTHOUSE POINT Fast & Casual Burger Fi. BURGERS Everything at Burger Fi is cooked to or-

der. Don’t miss the fries and the larger-than-life onion rings are a meal unto themselves. The breakfast all day burger is topped with a fried egg. 3150 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-7120

Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN With three locations, they must be doing something right. 3128 N Federal Highway, 754-220-8932 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. For an indulgent breakfast, go with the sunshine stacker — a stack of hash browns, topped with corned beef hash, two eggs any style and melted cheese. Breakfast and lunch served daily. 2041 NE 36th St., (Sample Road) 954-783-7714 Packy’s Sports Pub. SPORTS BAR If you are looking for a local spot to watch the game, Packy’s always seems to pack them in. 4480 N. Federal Highway, 954-657-8423 Westshore Pizza and Cheesesteak. PIZZA • SUBS Plenty to choose from at this joint. Pizza by the slice or the pie, subs and of course, the cheesesteaks. 3650 N. Federal Highway, 954-393-0322

DEERFIELD BEACH Fast & Casual

Fresh local fish, ocean dishes and seafood salads.

Bob’s Pizza. PIZZA • ITALIAN 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 $$ Charm City. BURGERS 1136 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-531-0300 Fat Boyz. 204 Powerline Road, 954-415-4810.

Gelateria. GELATO 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 694-428-2850

Nick’s Pizza. PIZZA 137 NE Second Ave., 954-421-6700.

The Pickle Barrel. DELICATESSEN 33 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954427-0650

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

The Sticky Bun. DELI • BAKERY • BRUNCH 1619 SE Third Court, 754-212-5569

Tropical Grill Island Cuisine. CARIBBEAN At this beachside eatery, the offerings range from escovitch snapper to shrimp curry. 241 N. Ocean Drive, 754-227-5055.

Umberto’s Pizza. PIZZA 233 N. 21st Ave., 954-421-7200

POMPANO BEACH Fast & Casual

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460 S Cypress Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

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

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

Chi-Town. ITALIAN BEEF • CHICAGO HOT DOGS Get your Chicago hot dog fix here. 334 E. McNab Road, 954-951-6465

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. 3330 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-800-7006

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

JJ’s Fresh To You. SANDWICHES • SALADS Avocado and celery

and potatoes and beets are just a few of their inventive salads.

They are also serve ceviche, soups and sandwiches with meat prepared sous-vide style. Try the Chilean hot dog version with avocado, heirloom tomatoes and homemade mayonnaise. 1384 S Federal Highway 954-648-1512

Lighthouse Cove Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Seaside eats and happy

hours. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-784-2804

Little Italian. PIZZA House-made sausage and fresh veggies on their pizza. Plus salads, pastas and Italian favorites. 448 S. Cypress Road, 954-941-0550

Miyako. JAPANESE BUFFET Endless sushi and Japanese fare for a price that is unbeatable. 1157 S. Federal Highway, 954-783-8883

Shane’s Rib Shack. BARBECUE. 1151 S Federal Highway, 954942-3334

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A CONVERGENCE OF POWERFUL AND AMUSING FORCES HAVE COMBINED TO PUSH ME TO WRITE THIS COLUMN IN HONOR OF MOTHER’S DAY, WHICH OF course, should be every day but I’ll save that for another time.

The tipping point of these forces was the discovery of the award-winning television show “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” on Amazon Prime. The lead character could have been based on the life of my mother-in-law, which in turn, highlights the parenting influences on my wife Susan. The show could be titled “This Is Why Susan Is the Way She Is.” The show follows the life of a 25-year-old, affluent, college-educated woman in 1958 New York City. Her idyllic life takes a turn when she becomes a stand-up comedian with a very strong feminist message.

Throughout my marriage, I have observed two defining traits of my mother-in-law: her commitment to raise her three daughters to be educated, independent women, and her unfulfilled dream of being a professional comedy writer. The two go together — she was unable to pursue her dream, so she did all she could so her daughters could.

She wanted to attend a college in Indiana because it had a renowned radio writing program. Her family denied her request and sent her to a college close to home where she studied English.

She and Susan’s father were members of the venerable Friar’s Club, the New York City place for the biggest names in comedy and show business. One night while waiting for a cab, she struck up a conversation with a man also waiting for one. She was on a rant about getting home to relieve the babysitter but abruptly blurted out “ . . . AND YOU’RE ED SULLIVAN!” because he was. This was when Mr. Sullivan was watched weekly by 40 percent of all Americans. There will never be anyone bigger.

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She had the desire, but no one will know if she had the talent to be successful in comedy. She certainly would have had more opportunity today than back in 1958, which the show makes painfully clear. It was harder for women in many aspects of American life.

Sometimes, nearly impossible.

Today, Susan’s mother has dementia and her best days are in the past. She has purged most of her memorabilia from her decades of life, except for a collection of coats, purses and one single box of photos and papers.

When Susan opened the box, on top, were the business cards of her three daughters when they were all employed by prestigious companies like Arthur Andersen, Ogilvy & Mather and American Express — doing impressive jobs. She may have missed some opportunities for herself but she was certainly proud that her daughters were able to follow their dreams.

And those cards were not on top by chance.

If you can watch the show, that’s great. It is funny.

But remember your own mother’s story and, if she is still alive, thank her for her efforts to help you become who you are today. Y ABOVE My mother-in-law Elaine and my wife Susan

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