Lighthouse Point Magazine April 2019

APRIL 2019

City Beat

KEEP UP TO DATE ON NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

By Marie Puleo

Around the Point YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL EVENTS THIS MONTH

High School Superstar MEET DIVING SENSATION KEVIN MENDEZ

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COASTAL RESORT

EAST DEERFIELD BEACH | LIGHTHOUSE POINT | HILLSBORO SHORES | EAST

INTRACOASTAL POINT TENNIS COMPOUND LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL $8.95 MILLION

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ESTATES P OMPANO BEACH | FORT LAUDERDALE

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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.

TROPHY INTRACOASTAL POINT ESTATE LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL $5.495 MILLION

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

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Kevin R. Kreutzfeld

Lighthouse Point Resident

CONTEMPORARY DEEPWATER ESTATE LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL $1.299 MILLION INFO: WWW.F10146045.COM

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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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Magnificent waterfront located on oneon of Lighthousecustom-built Point estatehome homeon onaamagnificent dramatic BrandNew NewClassic ClassicCoastal CoastalStyle Stylehome. home Stunning with stunning Spectacular Newly renovated homeestate, with large loft situated long 90’of ondeep-water. deep water.Award Award lotIntracoastal the most streets Lighthouse Point. 100' point lot with 252’ of with waterfront and longwater waterviews viewsfrom on 90’ with 110’ of deep-water dockage breathtaking 80’ ofdesirable deep-water withindesirable southern winningdesigner. designer.

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Bedrooms // 42Baths 3 4Bedrooms Baths

Beautiful home newer on luxury watercorner front property in LHP! Spacious a large lot in Lighthouse Overclose $100k improvements in the last floors 2 years.

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$489,347 $1,449,000

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Spacious pool home on home 80 feetonofadeep water Lighthouse Point estate dramatic just off the Intracoastal.

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Beautiful pool home locatedlocated in the desirable Elegant, contemporary ocean access home Gated Lighthouse Point estate home with 80’ on Stately Marina area residence, close to the Lighthouse Marina area.water.

Impact windows, with spectacular long water views.

Soaring deep-water with stunning views on Lake Placid.

Tropical Hillsboro InletPoint on 84’ of deep Private dock, private backyard with pool and spa. ceilings andand resort style pool. pool, summer kitchen covered poolside patio. no tropical fixed bridges.

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$798,000 $699,000

Bedrooms / /2.5 Baths 33Bedrooms 2 Baths

$1,299,000 $595,000

Bedrooms / 3.5 34 Bedrooms / 3 Baths Baths

Bright and open home on 80onfeet of ocean Modern waterfront home gorgeous access waterfront in Lighthouse Point, down intersecting canals.

90’ on the water with the street from Witt Park.

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Venetian Isles deepwater pool& home with Stunning, completely remodeled professionally amazinghome long water views Shores. to the North designed in Hillsboro LargeGrand master Canal.

Perfect home forarea. entertaining & relaxing! with fireplace & sitting Impact windows.

Beautiful townhouse just 228’ Westofofwaterfrontage A1A near the Remarkable home with beach and on Marriott Hotel. Private heated pool directly the Intracoastal.

Completely with water feature and very secure entry gate. remodeled kitchen.

80’ dock.

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$399,000 $450,000

$189,000 $235,000

$778,000 $589,000

3 Bedrooms// 2.5 2 Baths 3 Bedrooms Baths

Beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bathwith home Venetian Isles deep-water pool home with 2 car garage in the heart Point amazing long water views to of theLighthouse North Grand near the Yacht Club!for Allentertaining impact windows/doors.

Canal.

Perfect home and relaxing.

Bedrooms / /2.5 Baths 32Bedrooms 2 Baths

Corner unit condominium with views, Move-in ready home, east of USocean 1 in beautiful located directly sand.

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Bedrooms //22Baths 2 2Bedrooms Baths

First floor, corner unit in Lighthouse Point bright with Hidden gem of Lighthouse Village! Light, amazingfloor long waterwith views and it’s own 20’garage. dock! second condo attached private Bright and spacious tiletothroughout.

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$5,450,000 5 BR/6BA

Magnificent Tuscan Estate!

All In-Suite baths, bonus club room, elevator, butler’s pantry. 4 Balconies, 2 Fireplaces, Outside grill/ Summer kitchen, Heated-pool, home generator.

Premier Coastal showplace w/100-ft d/w. directly on No Wake Zone on Lighthouse Point’s Millionaire’s Row, 19,500 SF of land. Elevator, 3CG, Covered patio, Summer kitchen and oversized pool.

3930 NE 31st Ave, Lighthouse Point Text: T40387335 to 81035

2901 NE 22nd Ct, Pompano Beach

$1,545,000 5BR/3.5BA

Text: T40407823 to 81035

Venetian Isles waterfront home. Remodeled amazing kitchen w/top of the line appliances, Jacuzzi tub pool/patio area w/marble pavers & pergola 85-ft of deep water with access to South Grand Canal & ICW.

Lighthouse Point. Beach entry salt heated pool, jetted spa, 2 fire pits, marble patio. Large covered patio on 90FT of Deepwater with forever water views.

$899,000 3BR/2.5BA

Text: T40414234 to 81035

Deepwater home with 85-ft of water. New high-end kitchen, 24’ tile, 2 car garage, salt pool and lush landscaping. Lowest priced waterfront home in Venetian Isles.

3931 NE 26th Ave, Lighthouse Point Text: T40325218 to 81035

$849,000 3BR/2BA Deep water home on a wide canal. Coral Key Villas w/updated kitchen. Salt pool, Redone seawall w/ batter pilings, a new cap & a new dock added w/ water, electric, lighting & underwater lights.

2611 NE 48th St, Lighthouse Point

$749,000 3BR/2.5BA

Text: T40402014 to 81035

Large kitchen opens oversized family room, 2 car garage, pool/spa/patio area with lavish landscaping.

2720 NE 46th St, Lighthouse Point

$1,495,000 3BR/3BA

3100 NE 23rd Ave, Lighthouse Point

3801 NE 27th Ave, Lighthouse Point Text: T40366289 to 81035

$2,497,000 5BR/5.2BA

$698,000 3BR/2BA Impeccable taste and design in this totally renovated home in Lake Placid. Wood look tile flooring throughout, new kitchen. Newly painted inside and out, impact French doors.

3161 NE 28th Ave, Lighthouse Point

John Putzig

954-263-6877 johnputzigre@gmail.com

Text: T40397461 to 81035

$1,750,000 5BR / 4.2BA

Text: T40414244 to 81035

Condo in the Pointe...

One of a kind property has endless water views, 5500 sf 5 BR + Library 60-ft deeded dock, 4 garage spaces. 3 Units combined construction.

2880 NE 14th Street Cswy, Pompano Beach Text: T40402010 to 81035

PENDING $1,149,000 3BR/2BA

Completely renovated Lake Placid Estate w/85’ deep water & $300K in upgrades.

Large eat in Kit, marble flooring.new A/C, new dock & 20K lb. boat lift, new pool pumps, heater/chiller combo, totally turnkey.

3150 NE 28th Ave, Lighthouse Point Text: T40381266 to 81035

Text: T40397462 to 81035

$799,000 3BR/2BA

3750 NE 26th Ave, Lighthouse Point Text: T40414245 to 81035

Delightful waterfront home with 1 fixed bridge and minutes to the inlet in Lighthouse Point Estates.

Awesome water views.

Free form pool, 2 patios & large side yard.

2030 NE 30th St, Lighthouse Point Text: T40387362 to 81035

$479,000 3BR/2BA

$795,000 3BR/2.2BA Private 1.13 acres.

Remodeled kitchen, Jack & Jill bath between the downstairs bedrooms.

2 car garage is currently used as living space but can be converted back to a garage.

3980 Lone Pine Rd, Delray Beach Text: T40414247 to 81035

$255,000 2BR/2BA Charming first floor unit with huge patio.

Remodeled open kitchen with wood cabinets and granite counters. Washer and dryer. Lovely garden view. Very clean!

Santa Maria Harbor has split bedrooms & open floor plan. Newly updated kitchen - natural gas heated pool large screened patio.

1901 NE 28TH Ave, Pompano Beach

$899,000 4BD/3BA Veneitian Isles home with 90’ deep WF, close to inlet. Split bedroom plan. Covered patio with pool, fenced in backyard & 2 CG.

Awesome East exposure deep water location in Lake Placid.

Totally updated split bedroom home, travertine patio, Large pool with waterfall. All of this within 10 minutes of open ocean water.

3416 NE 29th Ave, Lighthouse Point

$1,739,000 5BR/3BA

2755 NE 28th Ave Unit E4, Lighthouse Point

Susan C. Nelson, P.A.

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The Renee Garden Apartments

2900 NE 17th Avenue, Pompano Beach

Offering Two Bedroom/One Bath and One Bedroom/One Bath Studio Apartments On-site Rental Office • Laundry Facilities

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LUXURY RENTALS IN PARADISE! Coco Palms Apartments

2131 NE 41st Street, Lighthouse Point Offering One Bedroom/One Bath

Property Manager: Karla De La Rosa Phone: 786-208-4313 • Email: karla@landhlandcorp.com

FRONT ROW Nicole Coppock, Private Client Services; Sabrina Artiles, Assistant; Kimmi Larson, Asst. Account Manager; Deidre Russell, Account Manager; Jessica Carrion, Account Manager SECOND ROW Jackie De Los Santos, New Business Development; Vicki Agostino, Account Manager; Tracy Brown, New Business Development; Ronnie Staton, Account Manager THIRD ROW Allison Sorenson, Marketing Coordinator; Susie Krix, VP, Personal Lines Manager; Karen Patrick, Asst. Account Manager

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T h e P r e m i e r L u x u r y Te a m . c o m Text: T40230546 to 81035

2550 NE 31ST COURT, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 243’ WF Oversized Point Lot | 6BR | 7BA | 4 CG 8,345 Approx. SF | 7 Minutes To Inlet | Completed 2019 OFFERED AT: $6,995,000

Text: T40407649 to 81035

483 PELICAN WAY, DELRAY BEACH 3BD | 3BA | 2CG | 3,233 SF | UP TO 60’ Boat Slip Pelican Harbor Gated community OFFERED AT $1,499,000

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2711 NE 22ND COURT, POMPANO BEACH 3BD | 2BA | 2CG | 2,228 SF | 80’WF OFFERED AT $1,099,000

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2395 NE 28TH STREET, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 5BR | 6BA | 3 CG | 5,802 Approx. SF 125’ Waterfront OFFERED AT: $4,470,000

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2900 NE 48TH STREET, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 4 BR+ OFFICE | 5 BA | 2 CG | 3,732 Approx. SF 88’ Waterfront OFFERED AT: $1,199,000

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2880 NE 32ND STREET, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 5BR | 4BA | 2 CG | 4,832 Approx. SF | 90’ Waterfront OFFERED AT: $2,249,000

Text: T40407648 to 81035

2820 NE 23RD STREET, POMPANO BEACH 3BD | 2BA | 2CG | 2,228 SF | 101’WF OFFERED AT $1,199,000

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15734 LOCH MAREE LN, DELRAY BEACH 3BR | 2BA | 1,705 SQ OFFERED AT $299,000

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Panzanella salad at Sette Bello

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DIVING FOR GOLD

Lighthouse Point freshman Kevin Mendez is a three-time, consecutive state champion in diving. The Olympics may very well be in the cards.

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BAILEY’S 5TH BIRTHDAY

Pompano Beach’s Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA) is celebrating its 5th anniversary. Learn some of its history, and where the organization is headed.

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FINE FOOD AND WINE

The Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 Fine Food and Wine Celebration will take place April 11 at the Marriott Pompano Beach Resort.

A Woman of Few Words… Sold, Sold, Sold!

PEGGY TURK

Luxury Real Estate Specialist 1851 NE 24th St., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064 954.294.4808 • peggysellshomes@aol.com

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5 BD / 5.5 BA, pool, garage This spectacular Bahamian style builder’s private home boasts a rare combination of Intracoastal waterway and beach in front, and 100 ft. of protected yacht dockage that is just seconds to the inlet. Features exquisite ceiling designs, resort style pool and spa, summer kitchen and barbeque, and much more!

Spectacular, large entertaining home in the Coral Springs Country Club Subdivision. This home has everything and more including 3/4 bedrooms (second media room could be converted), 3 baths and 4 car garage! State-of-the-art multi-level media room, resort style backyard with cabana pool house featuring tv/entertainment system, wine cooler, fireplace, summer kitchen/grill and full bathroom which could be enclosed as a guest house. Incredible outdoor living with professional golf driving range, fire pit, hot tub and a full size bocce ball court. No HOA & no golf membership required! Call for more details.

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5 BD / 4.5 BA, 4-car garage. Las Palmas Landing’s Finest Beach Front Estate, this property features wide water views of the Intracoastal and a private white sand beach. The home includes 24’ vaulted ceilings, 8’ front doors, and marble flooring.

The best wide water views in the exclusive enclave of Little Harbor just off of Hillsboro Blvd. east of US1! Fabulous east exposure on this vacant waterfront lot ready for you to build your beautiful new home.

2 BD / 2.5 BA Spectacular 7th floor condo at the exclusive Ocean Grande, with breathtaking ocean to Intracoastal views. Fully furnished with only the best.

Resort style pool, gym, valet. Dockage available.

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Creatively Speaking

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Around the Point

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City Beat

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Happy Snaps

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Get Involved

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Creatively Cooking

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Try the Wine

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Personal Development

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Tidbits and Trivia

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Legal Matters

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Get Psyched

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Cantankerously Yours

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Dining Out

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Happy Birthday

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Be true to the food.

April is a busy month! From festivals to fundraisers, there are so many options for fun.

Marie Puleo keeps you up-to-date including; an update on the Lighthouse Point Yacht club, service dogs and more.

So many reasons to smile — from the Nash Bash to the St. Ambrose Carnival and the St. Coleman’s Italian Festival, everyone is having a fun.

Learn about foster parenting.

The magic of frozen puff pastry.

An education on Argentine malbec.

Communicate to motivate.

Musings on congressional pork.

Avoiding probate on your home.

Autism spectrum disorder.

For a new kind of world, perhaps we need a new kind of school.

Our comprehensive list of area restaurants.

Who doesn’t love a birthday photo?

Visit us online at pointpubs.com/extra to see what we’ve got cooking, including more event photos and neighborhood news.

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Cassie Ganter et al celebrate five years of Papa’s Raw Bar with a “cake” made of sushi. Photo by Joe Yerkovich.

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Creatively Speaking

BY SUSAN ROSSER

Be True to the Food A few months ago, I wrote about my lack of a hobby in this space. Well, as it turns out, I had a hobby. I just didn’t know I had a hobby.

I have always enjoyed cooking. At the end of the day, preparing a meal whisks me out of my day-to-day grind and into a bubble void of deadlines and headlines. It’s nearly impossible to worry about anything while you are chiffonading basil or supreming a grapefruit.

So sometime in September, with my lack of a hobby weighing on me, I decided to become a food blogger. I love food. I love photos of food. I love to snap pictures of food.

It seemed like a no-brainer. So I launched a website and a corresponding Instagram account. Let the fun begin.

Except it wasn’t fun.

Once I started doing it — cooking and photographing and posting — it nearly killed me. OK, I exaggerate, but it was way more work than I anticipated. Instead of enjoying cooking, it was stressing me out. Plus, I was somewhat discouraged at how difficult it was to gain a following. There are no less than several zillion Instagram accounts with a focus on food, and many also have a gazillion followers. I was dejected. My whole plan had backfired.

So I quit.

Then, my husband Richard, in a sheer and utter moment of brilliance said to me, “Honey-bunny, all hobbies are frustrating from time to time.”

Somehow, that simple statement really clicked for me.

Images of my mother ripping out rows upon rows of knitting because of a botched stitch flashed before me. And I thought of Richard who toiled in our garage for months building a wall unit out of maple. Some days he would walk in the house and say, “I had another visit from the f*ck-up fairy today.”

This meant that a small error resulted in scrapping an entire section and starting over.

Anyway, I got back to it. And the whole experience has taught me so much beyond cooking.

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just a hobby. It may not be difficult work. It may not be physically taxing or take huge leaps of stunning intellect — but you must care about what you are doing. And if you care enough, there will always be some accompanying stress. It’s unavoidable.

I found that being true to myself was key. There are so many food bloggers and at first I was tempted to imitate some of my favorites, both in their photography style and even in the foods they cooked. But that never worked. Those were always the photos I struggled with. And for a while I made lists of food categorized by color. I thought I could not only plan a meal this way, but also a crazy-good colorful photo. Not so much. I played around for a while, but finally found my comfort zone.

If I wouldn’t serve it to my friends or family, it’s not going to work. I call this revelation “be true to the food.”

Consistency is paramount. Followers should know what to expect. I like to experiment with different cuisines and flavors — but I like to think that anything I post can be accomplished in any home kitchen. Hey, it’s not brain surgery. A fabulous cook I knew once said “If you can read, you can cook.”

On a recent Sunday morning, I decided to make one of my favorite flavor combos — honeydew melon with blue cheese and basil. It was a busy day and I didn’t have time to make dinner, yet I wanted to post something (trying to be consistent). I prepared and photographed the melon, but it just wasn’t working. None of the photos had that I-want-to-reach-in-and-grab-that-melon quality I was going for. No matter how I changed the light or the angle, the fruit was not enticing.

Feeling a bit discouraged, I called Richard in to the kitchen to enjoy the honeydew.

But then I yelled, “Stop.”

I scooped more melon balls, cut more basil, crumbled more cheese and moved the melon from a plate to a bowl. Voila — it was exactly the captivating image I wanted.

So as to my Instagram following, I haven’t quite reached Kardashian levels (both in the size of my followers or derrière.) And I haven’t received a call from the Food Network with an offer to host my own cooking show. As of press time, I only have a measly 750 followers. But I’ve learned more about the creative process and now I always have something to do on rainy Sunday afternoons. Dinner anyone?

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Lighthouse Point’s Car Show and Movie in the Park

WHEN: Saturday, April 6. Car show runs from 5 to 8pm. Movie starts at 8pm.

WHERE: Frank McDonough Park, 3500 NE 27th Ave. COST: Free to attend

Lighthouse Point Library’s Semi-Annual Book Sale

Gently used books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the library. Cash only.

WHEN: April 11-13 from 9am to 4pm WHERE: Dixon Ahl Hall, 2220 NE 38th St., Lighthouse Point

Easter Egg Hunt at Frank McDonough Park An Easter egg hunt for children ages 10 and under WHEN: Easter Sunday, April 21. Egg hunt starts at 1pm sharp.

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Garden Club of Lighthouse Point’s Presentation on Wildlife Rehab

April’s meeting of Lighthouse Point’s Garden Club will feature a presentation about the rehabilitation of imperiled wildlife. The guest speaker will be Dr. Renata Schneider, a doctor of veterinary medicine and the Director of Wildlife Rehabilitation at the South Florida Wildlife Center.

WHEN: Monday, April 15 from 1pm to 4pm; speaker from 2pm to 2:30pm WHERE: Dixon Ahl Hall, 2220 NE 38th St., Lighthouse Point COST: Free and open to the public. For more information contact Caroline Steffen at c.caroline.steffen@aol.com or visit lhpgc.org

Broward College’s Dinner at the Square will Explore Sea Level Rise and Climate Change

Dinner at the Square is Broward College’s series of provocative, non-partisan debates featuring guest speakers discussing their views on various issues facing the community. The goal is to hold public forums to better educate the public on divisive issues. On May 1, Dinner at the Square will explore the effects of sea level rise and climate change on South Florida. This discussion will be a spirited but factbased civil debate.

WHEN: May 1 from 6:45 to 8:30pm.

WHERE: Funky Buddha Brewery, Oakland Park COST: $35 if purchased before April 17; $45 after April 17. Or, purchase a membership to the Village Square ($68 for membership). With membership, a member can bring one guest and are invited to an exclusive cocktail reception prior to the panel discussion from 6 to 6:45pm. Tickets can be purchased on EventBrite

Pompano Beach Arts & Cultural Events

In celebration of the fifth anniversary of Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA) there are a ton of upcoming events happing at Pompano Beach’s cultural venues. Check out a full calendar of film screenings, art exhibits and live music at BaCA, Ali Arts and the Pompano Beach Cultural Center in our feature article about BaCA’s fifth anniversary on page 80.

Starting April 10 - Free 8-Week Culinary Business Workshop

Pompano Beach’s CRA has created a Culinary Incubator Program at the E. Pat Larkins Community Center. The incubator program will hopefully blossom into an active community kitchen and culinary center.

The CRA envisions the center becoming an economic engine for the community, providing burgeoning culinary entrepreneurs with guidance, support and a kitchen to help grow their businesses.

The facility will also operate as a commercial kitchen where food trucks, caterers and other food service providers, from any city, can rent the space to prepare food and receive the technical assistance needed to establish and grow their businesses. In addition, the space will host cooking classes by local chefs and free programs to introduce local youth to culinary careers.

The Incubator Program will host a series of eight workshops. The next series will start on April 10 and is free for all Pompano Beach residents. Please fill out an application in advance on the CRA website, pompanobeachcra.com (click events from homepage). For more information please contact Gladys Cameron by email at AroundTheDinnerTableLLC@gmail.com, or by phone at 954-706-3565.

WHEN: Sessions start April 10 and happen weekly for eight weeks WHERE: E. Pat Larkins Community Center, 520 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: Free for Pompano Beach Residents

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35th Annual Pompano Beach Seafood Festival

The 35th annual Pompano Beach Seafood Festival will help kick off summer with a ton of seafood, arts, crafts, vendors and live music. Due to construction by the pier, this year’s festival will take place at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater and Community Park. This year’s musical lineup includes The Guess Who, Foghat, Inner Circle and Zach Deputy.

The festival, which was founded in 1984 by the Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce, supports 12 different local non-profit organizations. Visit pompanobeachseafoodfestival.com for more information.

WHEN: Friday, April 26 from 5 to 10pm; Saturday, April 27 from 10am to 10pm and Sunday, April 28 from 11am to 8pm.

COST: Friday tickets are $15; Saturday tickets are $20; Sunday tickets are $15.

CrawDebauchery Food & Music Festival

The sixth annual CrawDebauchery Food & Music Festival will bring the spirit of New Orleans to South Florida.

“The festival is indeed a celebration of the ‘Big Easy’ to include terrific food and great music,” said Don

Matthews, the festival’s founder.

In addition to a rockin’ music lineup (visit crewdebauchery.com for the schedule), the festival will feature a gumbo rumble, krewe competition and a massive crawfish boil. There will also be an area for kids to complete in crawfish races, get their faces painted and admire jugglers and performers.

WHEN: Saturday, April 6 WHERE: Pompano Beach Amphitheater Field COST: For more informaton, visit crawdebauchery.com

Papa’s Raw Bar Five Year Anniversary Party

Papa’s Raw Bar is celebrating five years of service on April 16.

Malene Scene — Malene Wines’ fun airstream lounge will be parked at Papa’s Raw Bar, serving up their rose wine on tap. Uproot Hootenanny will provide rockin’ live tunes. Bites and beverages will be available for just $5.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 16 from 4 to 11pm WHERE: Papa’s Raw Bar, 4610 N. Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point COST: Free to attend. Drinks and food available for purchase.

Tortuga Music Festival

The Tortuga Music Festival is a three-day, multi-stage music extravaganza featuring some of the biggest names in rock, country and roots music. This year’s performers include Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean, Sheryl Crow, Flo Rida, Thomas Rhett, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and more. To see the full lineup, visit tortugamusicfestival.com.

The beachside festival benefits the Rock The Ocean Foundation to increase public awareness about the issues impacting the world’s oceans and to support scientific research, education and ocean conservation initiatives. Over $1 million has been given back to the festival’s Conservation Village partners as a direct result of ticket sales and donations from Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival.

WHEN: April 12-14 WHERE: Fort Lauderdale Beach, 110 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. There is no official parking at the festival. Water taxis are the coolest way to get to the festival. Their service will run between the Riverside Hotel, (stop one), to the Hilton Marina (stop four) and the Gallery One DoubleTree Hotel (stop seven).

Visit watertaxi.com/tortuga-music-festival/ for more information.

To catch a water taxi from Lighthouse Point or Pompano Beach and transfer to the Fort Lauderdale water taxi, visit pompanobeachwatertaxi.com COST: Single-day and three-day passes are available. Prices start at $135 for single day admission. A three day pass is $239.

Tickets are available at tortugamusicfestival.com

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Tip a Cop Fundraiser

Law enforcement in the U.S. has a long history of supporting the Special Olympics Program. For over 40 years, police officers have strived to raise funds to help the athletes train and compete in sports programs that would not otherwise be available to them. On May 1 the Broward County Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will be held and police officers from across the county will be carrying the Torch across our county that will eventually light the Special Olympic Flame at the state games held in Orlando.

In order to get athletes to the local, state, national and international games takes funding. One of the fundraisers, Tip a Cop, partners police departments with local restaurants. Officers work alongside the regular wait staff to serve food and beverages. A special envelope on each table asks patrons to make a tax deductible donation to the Special Olympics as a tip for the cop who helped serve them.

The Lighthouse Point Police Department, along with Bonefish Macs, will be hosting a tip a cop fundraiser on April 16. During the event there will also be some great raffle prizes.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 16, 6 to 9:30pm WHERE: Bonefish Mac’s, 2002 NE 36th St., Lighthouse Point COST: Food and beverage for purchase. Tips by donation.

Annual Cuisine of the Region

The annual “Cuisine of the Region” food and wine tasting benefits N.E. Focal Point CASA, a non-profit organization that serves children, Alzheimer’s patients, seniors and adults. The event features dinner, gourmet desserts, wine, a live auction, silent auction and door prizes.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 30 from 5:30 to 9pm WHERE: DoubleTree Hilton Deerfield Beach/Boca Raton, 100 Fairway Dr., Deerfield Beach COST: Tickets are $75 in advance or $100 at the door and are available at the Center for Active Aging at 227 NW Second St. in Deerfield Beach. Call 954480-4460 for more information.

Pompano Beach High School Booster Club Golf Tournament

The Pompano Beach High School (PBHS) Athletic Booster Club Tournament will be held on Saturday, April 13 at the Pompano Beach Municipal Course on the Greg Norman Signature Course. The format will be a four-person scramble and prizes will be awarded at the lunch banquet immediately following the tournament at Galuppi’s. A silent auction will also occur at the banquet. The PBHS Athletic Booster Club provides funds for all PBHS sports teams and scholarships for senior scholar athletes.

WHEN: Saturday, April 13; 7am registration; 8am shotgun start WHERE: Pompano Beach Municipal Golf Course, Greg Norman Signature Course, 1101 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach COST: $110/individual golfer, $440/foursome, $20 luncheon only. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact the Booster Club at pbhsabc@gmail.com.

Surfers for Autism

Surfers for Autism provides a fun, safe environment for children with Autism.

Participants will be guided into waves by experienced volunteers. Children that are nonreceptive to touch will bear hug surf instructors.

The day’s activities may also include paddle boarding, live music, games, painting and interactive exhibits. A catered lunch and water will be provided for families. The event is open to the public and free to attend.

WHEN: April 26 from 5 to 10pm WHERE: Deerfield Beach Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach COST: Free. Participants must register in advance at surfersforautism.org/events/

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Fun Fitness

Beach Yoga with Cliff in Deerfield Beach

Cliff Herrmann is a well-known yoga teacher in the Deerfield Beach community. With the goal of bringing yoga out of the studio and back to nature, he started teaching on the sand by lifeguard stand four. He will teach a gentle, calming form of yoga called Anuttara Raja, beachside, Monday through Friday at 6pm; Saturday and Sunday at 5pm.

Beach Zumba with Janet in Deerfield Beach Beach Zumba has returned! Classes are at 8:30am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the SE Ninth St. boardwalk by the beach.

Classes will be taught by experienced Zumba instructor, Janet Ciccone.

Classes are $7 per class or $35 for a six-class package.

Sundays - Yoga By Pompano Beach

Juliana from Yoga4Life Studios teaches yoga by the beach on the patch of artificial turf near the fountains. Bring water, a towel and yoga mat. Classes are on Sundays from 9 to 10am. Classes are by donation, so please bring cash. For more information call 754-307-9489

Stretch & Tone on Pompano Beach

Local fitness teacher Jackie Thomson has been teaching a stretch and tone class beachside for four years. Join her and her regular following of fitness students on the Great Lawn in Pompano Beach (far east end of Atlantic Blvd. by the sand) for a workout with an ocean breeze. Classes are Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at 9am. Drop in rate is $7; or can purchase five sessions for $25; or 10 sessions for $ 40. For more information call Jackie at 443-366-0753

Pints & Poses, Yoga & Brews

Yoga and craft beer go together like chocolate and peanut butter, chips and salsa, wine and cheese. Every first and third Sunday of the month, and second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, a yoga instructor will help you find inner peace and maximum flexibility.

Afterwards, 26 Degree’s bartenders will help you find your inner thirst and maximum craft enjoyment.

WHEN: First and third Sundays at 10am; and second and fourth Wednesdays at 6pm WHERE: 26 Degree Brewing, 2600 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: $15 and includes a full hour of yoga and a beer of your choice.

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April 5 - First Fridays Old Town Untapped

Pompano Beach’s Green Market

This community street fair is the place to be on First Fridays in Pompano Beach. A live DJ stage, free beer samples, artisans market, a dozen food trucks, open art galleries, Odd Breed Wild Ales, fire fountain demonstrations and a lively crowd all make for a festive evening.

WHEN: First Fridays from 6 to 9pm WHERE: Old Town Pompano, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach.

COST: Free to attend. Food and drinks available for purchase.

April 5 - First Fridays Pompano Beach’s Movies on the Lawn

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and favorite picnic foods to enjoy a featured flick under the stars. April’s movie is “Peter Rabbit Movie” about Peter Rabbit and his three sisters, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton Tail.

WHEN: First Fridays at 7pm WHERE: The Great Lawn, Corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvds.

COST: Free

April 12 - Pompano Beach’s Music Under the Stars

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy some live music under the stars.

In April, the KuKooz, a classic rock band, will perform.

WHEN: April 12 at 7pm WHERE: The Great Lawn, Corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvds.

COST: Free

April 19 - Third Fridays Pompano Food Truck Round Up

The Pompano Food Truck Round Up features over 15 food trucks, drinks, music and fun. Bring blankets and folding chairs.

WHEN: Third Fridays from 6 to 10pm WHERE: Old Town Pompano at First Ave. and First St. (near the corner of Dixie and Atlantic Blvds.).

Every Saturday from 8:30am to 1:30pm through April 27 you can shop for organic, local produce and browse the artisan market. Visitors will find the freshest fruits and vegetables, juices, baked goods, seafood and other food items, as well as orchids, plants, health-related products, hand-made crafts, art and culinary products.

Plus, starting at 11am, live bands will perform at the open-air stage.

WHEN: Every Saturday from 8:30am to 1:30pm from Nov. 3 through April 27.

Live music starts at 11am.

WHERE: The Green Market is located in Old Town Pompano at First Ave. and First St. (near the corner of Dixie and Atlantic Blvds.).

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Saturdays - Intro to Wild Beer & Odd Breed Brewery Tours

Come learn how Pompano Beach’s Odd Breed Brewing company uses wild fermentation to create unique craft beers in oak barrels. Plus, take a tour of the brewery and sample a few brews.

WHEN: Every Saturday, noon to 1pm WHERE: Odd Breed Wild Ales (50 NE First St., Pompano Beach) COST: $10 (includes two beer samples)

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BY JANE ELLEN GLASSER Along the crashing and retreating shoreline bathers on this blustering day would not cross, a school of black skimmers, their heads down flat or tucked along their backs, lay like an ebony pool upon the white sand. Stilled, their feathers riffled by heavy gusts, they slept, grateful for the sun that had drawn them south.

Habit was in their blood. Each winter, before icy winds undressed the trees, they didn’t have to join together to plot a path. Instinct, they knew, was a better map, and lifted in unison like a rain cloud streaming down the coast, from Maine to Florida, a caravan of “snow birds,” to nest in a warmth that kept bougainvillea roseate on trees year long. Separate but close by, a patch of gull-billed terns kept them company.

Quieted by the booming voices of wind and wave, rarely did they stir or bark. I took a photograph, a study in black and white, save for the yellow bill of terns and the skimmers’ slash of orange above an uneven black beak. Serenity in a Storm, I’d call it, a variation on the other “snowbirds,” tourists with their scampering, screeching children.

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April 15 - Third Mondays - Open Mic Night at 26 Degree Brewing

26 Degree Brewing hosts a monthly open mic night on the third Monday of every month from 9pm until close.

All acts are welcome, from comedy to poetry, juggling and music. Drafts are $1 off during the event.

WHEN: Third Mondays at 9pm WHERE: 26 Degree Brewing, 2600 E. Atlantic Blvd. in Pompano Beach COST: Free

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Dog-Friendly Dining Ordinance is Adopted by City Commission The City Commission, at its meeting on Feb. 26, adopted an ordinance permitting dogs in outdoor dining areas of restaurants, as long as the restaurants obtain a permit from the City and follow certain health and safety guidelines consistent with state law.

Florida enacted a statute in 2006 that established a 3-year pilot program giving local governments the option to allow dogs within designated outdoor portions of restaurants. In 2009, the Florida Legislature amended the statute to remove the sunset provision and continue the program indefinitely.

The statute authorizes local governments to establish, by ordinance, an exemption to sections of the Food and Drug Administration Food Code that otherwise prohibit live animals in public eating establishments.

The City’s new ordinance applies to companion dogs, not service dogs, which are regulated by federal law, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and state law.

The ordinance includes certain regulations required by the statute. Employees must wash their hands promptly after touching or petting dogs, and are prohibited from touching or petting dogs while serving food or beverages, or while handling tableware.

Patrons in a designated outdoor area must be advised to wash their hands before eating. Waterless hand sanitizer must be provided at all tables in the designated outdoor area.

Patrons must keep their dogs on a leash at all times and under

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reasonable control, and dogs are not allowed on chairs, tables or other furnishings.

Between seating of patrons, all table and chair surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized, and spilled food and drink must be removed from the ground.

Accidents involving dog waste must be cleaned immediately and the area sanitized. A kit with the appropriate clean-up materials must be kept near the designated outdoor dining area.

When entering and exiting the designated outdoor dining area, dogs are not permitted to enter or travel through any indoor or non-designated outdoor area of the restaurant.

Signs that list the rules for employees and patrons must be posted on the premises in a manner and place determined by the City, and permits issued by the City must be conspicuously displayed in the designated outdoor area.

The ordinance also states that any complaints can be made in writing to the City’s Code Enforcement Department, which will document and respond to all complaints and must report the complaints and responses to the Florida Division of Hotels and Restaurants.

The City sent letters to all restaurants with outdoor seating to notify them of the new ordinance. Any restaurant that wishes to obtain a permit to allow dogs in an outdoor dining area must submit an application and a fee of $50. The fee will be applied toward administrative costs associated with the application and permitting process. The application must be accompanied by a description and detailed diagram of the requested designated outdoor area for dogs.

Once a restaurant has a permit, a patron or the designated person in charge of the restaurant, or both, can be cited by the City for any violation of the requirements of the ordinance, which will be addressed using the City’s code enforcement process, including hearings, fines and enforcement of code enforcement orders.

A permit can be revoked by the City if, after given notice and reasonable time, the restaurant fails to comply with any condition of approval, fails to maintain any required state or local license, or is found to be in violation of any provision of the ordinance.

If a permit is revoked, the restaurant owner would have to wait 90 days to obtain a new permit, provided that all issues have been resolved.

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The City Is Seeking Ways to Unclog Streets Filled with Commercial Vehicles The City is looking into ways it can alleviate the prevalent problem of commercial vehicles that park on residential streets, especially near construction projects, and limit access for residents trying to reach their homes.

Mayor Glenn Troast initiated a discussion of the topic at the Planning and Zoning Board meeting on Feb. 5. He said the City has received numerous complaints about the issue, and that it might be a good opportunity for the Planning and Zoning Board to see if any steps should be taken to develop an ordinance the City Commission could consider.

Members of the community spoke about the problems they’ve encountered with their streets being blocked by the vehicles of contractors and subcontractors.

One resident said that on his street, which has 14 houses, there have been more than 20 vehicles at a time, and he has often not been able to go down the street, or has brushed other cars trying to squeeze by.

“If somebody had a heart attack or a fire at the end of the street, you couldn’t get a truck down there,” he said.

He said the problem is that too many contractors are coming to a construction site at the same time to do work, such as landscaping, that shouldn’t be carried out until the home is completed. He said that contractors should be required to do their work at the appropriate stage in the project.

One woman described a situation on her street involving a truck that came to empty a porta-potty on a construction site, and ended up having to park in the middle of the street because there were eight other trucks parked in front of the site. She said there needs to be a project manager on site, otherwise, “residents are stuck trying to solve these problems themselves.”

She suggested to the Planning and Zoning Board that when a construction project takes place on a street, every resident on the street should receive a notification with information they need “to cope with” what can be a one-year or two-year long project. The notification should inform residents of construction rules, such as two flat-bed trucks are not allowed to be on the street at the same time, and should include contact details for the general contractor, the project manager, and who to contact to enforce the rules. She said there needs to be penalties for noncompliance with the rules.

“This impacts the quality of life on our street,” she said. “Unless we’re taking away the ability to build here from people who cannot comply, it’s just going to go on.”

Susan Motley, a member of the Board said: “I think the general contractors need to know what a big issue it is for all of us in the city, and they need to get that message across to their subcontractors, because they’re the ones on the front line.”

Board member Dennis Smith said one resident he spoke to suggested that at every project site a sign should be posted with a list of rules for all the workers to see. Every building permit that is issued should come with a set of rules that the general contractor would be required to give to every subcontractor, and if the subcontractors didn’t adhere to the rules, the general contractor would be fined.

Rules about parking and the requirement to move vehicles if the police request it were also discussed, as well as the possibility of towing vehicles.

It was pointed out by some residents that the problem is not limited to just contractors, but includes landscapers, delivery trucks, and other residents with boats and large trucks.

David Tolces, assistant city attorney, said that residents had provided a lot of ideas that could possibly be incorporated into the building permit process and the construction process.

“What you’ve given us is a good jumping off point for looking at this issue and seeing if we can come up with some creative solutions,” he said.

The discussion continued at the Planning and Zoning Board meeting >>>

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Lighthouse Point Yacht Club Redevelopment Plans Take a Step Forward Plans to redevelop the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club took a step forward when the Planning and Zoning Board at its meeting on March 5 made a recommendation to the City Commission to approve a land use plan amendment that is being requested by the developer, Terry Paterson.

Paterson is asking that the land use designation of a parcel measuring just under 3.7 acres be changed from “commercial recreation,” to “low-medium residential,” which would allow him to build up to 22 residential units on the yacht club property.

Paterson plans to use the proceeds from the sale of the proposed luxury residential units to subsidize a new state-of-the-art yacht club facility. An application for the land use plan amendment was submitted to the City on Feb. 1, proposing 20 townhomes and 2 single-family homes, at a density of six units per acre.

The original application submitted by the developer last July proposed 36 townhomes, but city officials and members of the community expressed concerns about the density, which was 11 units per acre. A revised application that proposed 33 townhomes was reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board in December, but did not meet the board’s approval, primarily because the density was still 11 units per acre.

At the March 5 Planning and Zoning Board meeting, Stephanie Toothaker, the attorney representing the developer, pointed out that while the land use plan amendment would allow for up to 22 residential units, it would not entitle the developer to that number of units when it comes to the site plan or zoning stage, and that “it’s simply a framework to start the discussion.” The number of units could turn out to be less.

“Those are things that have to be determined as we come back before this board and before the City Commission,” said Toothaker.

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By Donna Torrey “master plan,” that emphasize preserving single-family areas. spoke.

Mellgren was concerned about compatibility with the surrounding density, and Licata said there has not been an instance when emergency vehicles have not been able to having townhomes next to the single-family homes that flank the site. To the east get to a homeowner because of a blocked street. and west of the yacht club property, there are single-family homes at three units The holiday season is in high gear,someone and for many families in the some cities) because they grow and are He also said that if an officer instructed per acre, and six units per acre being proposed is doubletoo that tall, density. move their vehicle and didn’t, the officer thistomeans shopping forthey a Christmas tree. When I wasMellgren a susceptible tothat lightening and hurricane damage. acknowledged to the southstrikes of the property, there is single-family has Ithe ability ticket the vehicle and have the child, used totoget very sad thinking about all the trees Please, youtoown one, plant it outside.

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Florida landscape. Fortunately, there liesbelong to the east One general contractor explained that there is “Maybeare thissome is not exactly or exactly whatfor you’re asking for, but we farming is big business many states really right, excellent choices those who wish to would have temporary street blockagein when a large piece and of considered a ask that you let us move forward as this is the first step in the process and there renewable resource. a living holiday tree that can be planted into the landscape, equipment is delivered, such as a crane, but the are many,creating many steps go,” Toothaker told thearboretum.

Planning and Zoning Board. biggest problem the temporary construction Although that is knowledge made me feel better, for some, a to Christmas memory The Board gave its recommendation for approval the land use change on fences, which required bywasteful. code to protect it could still be are considered If you are one of those Our Florida native, Southern of Red Cedar (Juniperus the condition that, prior to City Commission consideration, language specifying the neighbors’ property from dirt and debris. If people who would rather choose an alternative, there are salicicola) is a great choice as is the Arizona cypress the front fence were removed, the dumpster and a proposed 22 dwelling units consisting of 20 townhomes and two single-family twovehicles options: artificial, or an actual living tree.

(Cupressus arizonica). Both evergreens make a striking, low would be able to park in the front and homes be revised to a more generic proposal of six units per acre, to allow for What probably comes to maintenance addition to the landscape, and are great bird mind is one of those “darling” move off the street. Another contractor stated flexibility in case the site plan requires a different unit mix. The Board also asked attractors, both nesting and as a food source. They grow little Norfolk Island pines being sold in many chain stores. that the front fence is also needed for safety. It that an updated traffic studyfor be submitted. helps keep children off the site and keeps the tosaid around 25 feet,process preferfor full sun the andland areuse drought tolerant.

While these make nice houseplants, unfortunately, they Mellgren the multi-step getting plan amendment dumpsters from being overnight.The result is that they of all,take their grow to be quite large,filled andup quickly! pyramidal shape makes the approved Best will probably another eight months to a year.

After the Cityperfect A third contractor said that he has created a LHP amendment, it will be transmitted to the are booted out of the houseplant world and into, (you Christmas tree!

Commission votes on the proposed start sheet with the expectations of a project site, guessed it) the outside world!

Broward County Planning Council, with a recommendation for approval, denial which includes a list of rules, such as everyone or modification.

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ADVENTURES IN PUFF PASTRY

BY MRS. KOSSENFLOFFER

People are always saying “Its the best thing since sliced bread.” Well, maybe they should start saying, “Its best thing since frozen puff pastry.”

I served these savory tarts for dinner, but feel free to slice them up and serve as an appetizer. Or these luscious rectangles would take any brunch to the next level. (Brunches have levels?) Both tarts start with a base of caramelized onions, Parmesan and herbed goat cheese. Then they are topped with either the sliced tomatoes and basil or the sautéed portobello mushrooms. The best part is that you can really go to town here and try different toppings. I used to buy a tart at a French New York City bakery topped with tomatoes and anchovies.

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Savory Tarts with Tomatoes or Mushrooms INGREDIENTS

1 package frozen puff pastry, thawed (17.3 ounces, which is 2 sheets) 5 yellow onions, thinly sliced 3 large garlic cloves, minced 3 tablspoons dry vermouth 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried is good too) 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 8 ounces goat cheese (you can use plain or garlic and herb) 3 portobello mushrooms, stems removed and sliced 2 large tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick 3 tablespoons fresh basil, julienned, plus more for garnish olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Unfold the puff pastry sheet and on a lightly floured surface roll it until it is 11 by 11 inches.

Cut it in half. You will now have two rectangles.

Place the rectangles on sheet pans lined with parchment paper.

In a large skillet over medium-low heat, heat the olive oil and then add the onions and garlic. Sauté for 15-20 minutes until the onions are wilted. Add salt and pepper to taste, the vermouth and the thyme.

Keep cooking for another 15-20 minutes until the onions are light golden brown. Remove from the heat and set aside.

In a medium sized skillet, sauté the mushrooms until they have given off their water and are cooked through — about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Using a paring knife, score a 1/4 inch wide border around each puff pastry rectangle. Be careful not to cut through the pastry. Within the rectangle, prick the pastry with a fork a few times. This will allow the edges to rise, while the center of the tart won’t get too puffy. Sprinkle a little Parmesan cheese on each tart, staying within the border.

Place a quarter of the onion mixture on each rectangle, again staying within the border. Using your hands, crumble a little bit of the goat cheese over each tart. Arrange the sliced tomatoes on top, brush with olive oil and place a few shards of Parmesan cheese on top. Or for the mushroom version, arrange the mushrooms over the cheese. Top with a bit of the basil.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until the pastry has done its thing and is puffy and golden. Top with a little more fresh basil. You can serve these warm from the oven or they are even great room temperature. (Full disclosure: I ate the leftovers for breakfast.) Y

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Argentina’s Explosive Malbec Wine

BY DAVID EHRENFRIED

MALBEC WINE FROM ARGENTINA MAY BE BEST KNOW IN THE UNITED STATES AS A POPULAR and relatively inexpensive red wine staple on restaurant and bar menus. A glass of savory but straightforward malbec selling for $8 or $9 in a restaurant might sell for about $10-12 in a market or wine store. However, for a little more money there are lots of more interesting and enjoyable Argentinian malbec wines that are full of lush, juicy, dark fruit and spicy flavors. If you haven’t tried and enjoyed some of these terrific, inky, deep red wines, perhaps I can convince you here to do so.

Malbec wine wasn’t always so popular. Maybe you remember the lyrics, “Don’t cry for me Argentina. The truth is I never left you.” (The song is catchy with a tango beat, so I apologize if you can’t get it out of your head the rest of the day.) The song is not about malbec, of course, but is from “Evita,” Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s hit musical about Eva and Juan Peron, the iconic and controversial power couple that led Argentina between 1946 and 1952.

Anyway, most of us who were old enough to drink wine in 1996 when Madonna sang this song for Evita’s movie version had probably never had a glass of Argentine malbec. That’s

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because there was very little Argentine wine in the United States until 15 to 20 years ago. That’s when significant wine imports from Argentina began to enter the U.S. If you had drunk any malbec prior to that, you might not have even known it was malbec. It would likely have been called Cahors, after the town by the same name in southwest France, or been included as a minor ingredient in a French Bordeaux.

Grown in France for centuries, the malbec grape was nearly abandoned by French vintners. It lost favor to other grapes and was highly susceptible to disease, which nearly wiped it out in the late 19th century. Fortunately, malbec grape vines were brought to Argentina in the 1850’s and adjusted well to the >>>

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Good Argentine malbec is reminiscent of syrah. Its color is inky red-purple or violet, sometimes almost black.

The English wine writer, Jancis Robinson, describes its flavor profile as “spicily rich with an exuberant juiciness and… almost velvety texture.” Combinations of flavors and scents I’ve often experienced in better malbecs include fresh or dried blueberry, plum and dark cherry along with pepper and cocoa or chocolate. I’ve also experienced vanilla and other spice flavors, like smoked paprika. Some malbec wines are intensely aromatic, giving a rush of smells like fruit pie right out of the oven.

Good Argentine malbec wine also is bold yet has modest tannins that help to make it silky and easy on the palette.

As with any fine wine, what you taste depends a lot on where the wine’s grapes were grown, grape quality and how the wine was made and aged. My emphasis here is on pure malbec wines made from high altitude grapes that have been aged in oak for at least six months. (By the way, Argentina requires wines labeled malbec to be at least 80 percent malbec. There are nice blends with less malbec, but they cannot be labeled malbec.)

Not all malbec wines are aged in oak. Those that aren’t usually are released quickly within a year or so of the vintage for immediate consumption. They’ll typically retail for less than $10 or $15 a bottle and likely won’t have the depth of malbec aged in oak. The wines that are aged in oak for up to a year will be released later and will likely sell in the $15-$35 range. Those aged for up to 18 months or more in oak won’t be released until three or more years after the vintage and will probably cost over $35, with the top wines going for more than $100. (Remember, in restaurants you’ll likely pay big markups over retail. Also, many malbec wines aged in oak can be stored in a cool, mostly dark place for two or more years after release.)

Generally, better malbec wines are made from grapes grown at Argentina’s higher elevations. Malbec vineyards grow on Andean foothills and mountains as high as 10,000 feet and also in low-lying areas in the provinces of Mendoza, Salta and Raphael. The best grapes, however, are typically grown at altitudes of 2,500-5,000 feet, specifically in Mendoza’s Uco Valley, Lujan de Cayo regions and Salta’s Cafayate Valley. For this column, we tasted six wines representative of these high altitude areas. All retailed in the $15-$40 range and, with one exception, were 100 percent malbec.

In addition to being affordable, all the wines we tasted were delicious. Two were stunning. These two and the other 100 percent malbec wines listed below shared the characteristics I look for in good malbec: deep color, intense but appealing aromas, opulent fruit flavors,

Jennifer Colson, P.A. smooth texture and pleasant spice when swallowing. One wine was a blend, a 2015 Uco Valley Los Poetas Libertad from wine producer Altocedro ($15). It was easygoing, softer and subtler than the other wines, although it lacked the oomph of pure 100 percent malbec that’s been aged in oak (the Poetas was not).

The two stunners were Piattelli Vineyards’ 2016 Grand Reserve Malbec, that cost about $15, and Viña Cobos’ 2013 Bramare Valle de Uco Appellation, which cost $36.

Viña Cobos is one of Argentina’s top vintners, producing mostly expensive wines of superb quality. The Piattelli malbec was made with grapes grown in the Cafayate Valley and was a real joy to drink. It was aged 12 months in oak and was among the most aromatic wines I’ve ever tasted, with a blast of smoky blueberry and blackberry, vanilla and…yes… paprika spice scents and lip-smacking dark fruit flavors. The finish tingled gently with pepper.

The Bramare malbec was the most expensive wine of the six wines we tasted, and it was far and away the most elegant — beautiful, opulent and sublimely delicious. Aged 18 months in oak, it was inky black-purple and silky smooth with enticing aromas and round, layered flavors of perfectly ripe dark fruit, spice and cocoa from start to finish.

The other three 100 percent malbecs we tried were all aged 12 months in oak: • 2014 Bodega Norton Reserva malbec, Mendoza ($15): Very enjoyable with bright dark red fruit and mild tannins.

• 2015 Bodega Norton DOC Lujan de Cuyo malbec ($15): Smooth with dried cherry, blueberry and plum flavors. Great quality for the money.

• 2015 Tapiz Alta Collection malbec, Mendoza ($14): Very nice malbec with the right profile at a good price. Love the aromatics.

Over the years I’ve been impressed at how enjoyable Argentina’s malbec wines are at all price levels. However, the wines we drank showed that spending a little more can buy really splendid and enjoyable malbec wines.

You may not find the specific wines we tasted where you shop, but there are plenty of other producers to choose from which make consistently good wines in the $15-40 price range, such as: Achaval-Ferrer, Bousquet, Catena, Chakana, Colomé, Cuvelier Los Andes, El Esteco, Altos Las Hormigas, La Posta, Lucca, Kaiken, Matervini, Pascual Toso, Trivento and Zuccardi.

So, go out and get some malbec wines.

Traditionally, they pair well with steak and other meats dishes. But I think good malbec wine goes with just about any food, including pasta or rice dishes, and grilled or roasted vegetables. Y We’d love to hear about your wine experiences and get your comments. Let us know what you think. Email us at editor@pointpubs.com.

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Communicate to Motivate

BY CRAIG HALEY COMMUNICATION IS THE CORNERSTONE OF EVERY GREAT RELATIONSHIP, WHETHER IT BE A MARRIAGE, FRIENDSHIP OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. When communication is good and clear, everything goes right. People understand what is expected of them, what they need to do, and why they need to do it. If there is a communication breakdown, problems are inevitable.

Expectations weren’t clear, deadlines are missed, people get frustrated, and ultimately, nothing positive occurs.

I think the true challenge lies in understanding, first and foremost, how people communicate. We think we are being clear and concise, but that is not the message that gets delivered.

So, how do people communicate? How can we become more effective in our communication, so everyone is happy, positive and productive?

Rule #1 is to be a great listener. We were all born with two ears and one mouth and we should use them in that proportion. New York Times best-selling author, Dean Graziosi says, “People will learn from you, listen to you, love you, buy from you and hire you when they feel understood by you.”

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How good of a listener are you? Are you good at asking great questions so you can learn more about the other person’s thoughts, feeling and desires?

Let’s talk about the talking part now. After we thoroughly understand the person we want to motivate and encourage, now we have to communicate in a way that will influence them. So, how do we communicate effectively? Let’s break it down.

Fifty-five percent of our message is communicated through our physiology.

That’s right! The way we walk, move our hands, and hold our posture are the most effective ways to communicate a message.

Think about the great speakers you look up to. How do they move their bodies? How do they move when communicating? Do they use their hands? Of course, they do. That’s why it is so effective.

Thirty-eight percent of your message is communicated through your voice quality.

The tone of your voice, your voice inflections and the pauses you take when talking make the message much easier to understand and act upon. Think about the great speeches in our history. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech is a perfect example of the power of tonality, pauses and voice inflection. And, he motivated our country to treat everyone equally.

Seven percent of your messages is communicated through the actual words you use. Yes, only seven percent! What do most people focus on when they are planning a talk or speech? The words! And yet, they are the least important of all the communication parts.

In summary, it’s far more important to make people feel understood if you want to influence them. Then, when you start communicating, focus on your body posture and voice quality and watch your effectiveness skyrocket! Y Master Shihan Craig Haley is the Seventh Degree Black Belt instructor at Elite Force Martial Arts, eliteforcemartialarts.com.

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TAXES AND “PORK”

BY JAMES TERLIZZI

SINCE APRIL IS FEDERAL TAX FILING MONTH, WE THOUGHT YOU’D LIKE TO KNOW HOW YOUR MONEY IS SPENT BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. FOLLOWING ARE SOME EXAMPLES which should make you happy to part with your money: A $740,000 grant to research sheep grazing as a means of weed control. This likely will be followed by a program to determine if it is better to have weeds or sheep droppings on your lawn.

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry got $150,000 to develop earthquake-proof gingerbread houses. Wouldn’t it have been cheaper just to ban gingerbread house construction along the San Andreas fault?

Five federal agencies spent $3.1 billion to pay employees placed on administrative leave while they are under investigation for misconduct. In short, if you are a government employee you get paid to work, but if you commit a crime you get paid not to work. I tried to get put on administrative leave by stealing paper clips from the office, but my publisher does not understand this principle.

One earmark appropriated $1.24 million to control tree snakes in Guam. (Guam?) My suggestion is to bring the snakes here so they can eat the iguanas. This would solve two problems. And, for very little money the government could join Amazon Prime and have the snakes shipped here for free.

A curious piece of “pork” is the $200,000 appropriated for a tattoo removal program in California. This does not seem like enough money. You could spend that amount to remove the tattoos from just one member of MS-13.

The National Park Service gave $5,000 to

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Mars Hill University to make a documentary film about the best fiddle player in Madison County, NC. Since this did not increase tourism as expected, the government is considering another grant for a film about a guy who plays the kazoo.

The National Science Foundation forked over almost $150,000 for a study to learn why it is stressful to discuss politics with friends and family. They discovered that the most stressful thing about politics was the wasteful spending on topics like this.

The U.S. National Institutes of Health offered a grant of $48,500 for a study of the history of cigarette smoking in Russia over the past 130 years. I think that money would be better spent for a history of the consumption of “Hostess Twinkies.”

The National Park Service spent $65,000 to find out what happens when insects used to dark, rural environments suddenly encounter a light. Anybody with a porch light could answer that question. A more important question is: How many of these bureaucrats does it take to screw in a light bulb?

The Department of Agriculture wants your beer to be “greener,” so it paid $35,000 to install solar panels at breweries in Michigan and Wyoming. Anything that improves beer production works for me.

And, in case you missed it, The National Science Foundation (yes, them again) spent more than $500,000 for a video of shrimp on a treadmill.

I presume they want to make shrimp more fit so they stay firm in your scampi.

The above are just the tip of the iceberg, but, despite that, as Arthur Godfrey said: “I’m proud to pay taxes in the United States, but I could be just as proud for half the money.” Y

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How to Avoid Probate on Your Home

BY MARTIN ZEVIN, ATTORNEY

THERE ARE SEVERAL WAYS TO AVOID PROBATE ON YOUR HOME WHEN YOU DIE. IF YOU ARE SINGLE, THERE WILL BE PROBATE WHEN YOU DIE UNLESS YOU CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING options. If you are married and own your home together, your surviving spouse will not have probate; however, there will be probate when the second of you passes away, unless one of these options is done.

Let us assume that you own your home jointly with your spouse and that you have two children. Both of you desire to have your two children inherit your home equally when you both pass away.

The first option would be to add the names of your two children to the deed as joint tenants with right of survivorship. This is not a good idea. It would affect your

ability to claim your full homestead exemption. In addition, you lose control of your property and can only sell it if your children both agree and sign all closing documents. If you wanted to take one of the children off the deed, you would be unable to do so. If one of your children files for bankruptcy, has an adverse judgment or files for divorce, your property could be subject to liens or other legal action. Therefore, I recommend against a deed with your children as joint tenants with right of survivorship.

The second option is a life estate deed. There are two types of life estate deed: regular and enhanced (also referred to as Lady Bird). The regular life estate deed requires that your children join in any sale or other changes on the deed; therefore, you have lost control and cannot take your child’s name off the deed if you

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choose to do so. The enhanced life estate deed gives you the sole right to sell the property during your lifetime or make any other changes to the deed without the permission of your child. The enhanced life estate deed has very specific legal language in order to be effective; therefore, do not attempt to do this on your own.

Even with the enhanced life estate deed, there are risks, particularly if your child has a bankruptcy, outstanding judgment or undergoes divorce. The worst risk, however, is if, God forbid, your child dies before you or with you in a common accident. Your child’s estate would then become the owner of the property once you died, which would result in probate being required. Thus, the main purpose of the life estate deed is not accomplished.

The best way to avoid probate on your home is to do a revocable living trust. When you sign the revocable living trust agreement, you also sign a deed transferring the property to you as trustees of your trust. You are able to keep your homestead exemption, maintain complete control of the property during your lifetime and make amendments to your trust without changing the deed.

There are no risks involved, since your children’s names do not appear on the deed. The only disadvantage of the revocable living trust is that it will cost more money in attorney’s fees. When you discuss the options with your attorney, you should discuss the difference in fees between the revocable living trust and the enhanced life estate deed. You can then determine whether it is worth saving the money and taking the risks involved in the enhanced life estate deed. Y Martin Zevin is available to discuss wills, trusts, estates and 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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BY DR. JILL SELBACH APRIL 2ND IS WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY. AS I SAW THIS COMING UP ON THE CALENDAR I THOUGHT HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE AFFECTED BY AUTISM OR AND HOW MANY people don’t really understand the condition. Autism Spectrum Disorder is the clinical term used to describe this developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior. A developmental disorder is one that describes difficulty meeting milestones at critical periods in infancy and childhood. It is referred to as a spectrum disorder because the symptoms vary widely from person to person and with regard to severity. The symptoms are apparent in early childhood and affect the ability to connect and communicate with others. Unfortunately, there is no known single cause of autism spectrum disorder. Therefore, early diagnosis and intervention provides the best prognosis.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) about 1 percent of the world population has autism spectrum disorder. It is estimated by the CDC that in the United States 1 in 59 births will have autism spectrum disorder. The prevalence of this disorder has increased by 119.4% from 2000 (1 in 150) to 2010 (1 in 68) making it the fastest-growing developmental disability. Buescher et al., in 2014 found more than 3.5 million Americans are living with an autism spectrum disorder.

Children with autism spectrum disorder typically display a lack of verbal communication or a delay in verbal communication. They may say a phrase over and over, using language repetitively or engage in repetitive motor movements (hand flapping, spinning, twirling objects). Eye contact tends to be limited or non-existent.

Children may seem to not have an interest in other children. As children get older they stop “playing near” other children and engage in “playing with” others. Some children on the autism spectrum don’t make that transition. These children may have restricted interests, like trains or dinosaurs and they will know everything about their interest. Communicating “to” others about their loved interest is easy for them. I used the preposition to, not with because it is not a two way conversation. They will speak about their area of interest to others at inappropriate times or when the person conveys disinterest.

It is common for children to recite an episode of their favorite show but not engage in two way communication with a parent. As children grow and learn about the world around them they often point to things to show a parent or show a parent something they are excited about to share the experience. This rarely happens with children on the autism spectrum. Changes in routine can also be troublesome for people on the autism spectrum. People on the autism spectrum often

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have digestive issues such as constipation and may be more or less sensitive to sensory input (light, noise, smells, clothing, temperature).

Eating tends to be difficult due to a very limited range of foods that they will eat. Often this is due to sensitivity to texture, smell, taste or the way something looks. Gross and fine motor coordination is impaired or delayed as well. Learning to tie a shoe, write neatly, riding a bike or skipping can all prove to be challenging.

Although living with autism spectrum disorder has it’s challenges that does not mean that they lack strengths. It is frequently seen that people on the spectrum have excellent rote memory and can remember many details for long periods of time. They also have been found to be great auditory and visual learners who excel in math, science, music or art.

This is not a disorder that one outgrows. But early identification and treatment are Spimperative. It is helpful to work with a team of professionals: -developmental pediatrician, doctor who has specialized training in child development -occupational therapist (works with feeding, gross and fine motor issues) -speech-language pathologist (works with language development/ delays) -child psychologist (works with behavioral training) Many individuals improve weak areas with these early interventions. Due to their strengths in specific areas people are able to do well incorporating those skills into productive careers. There are many resources for adults, adolescents and children on the autism spectrum. I am happy to provide direction if you reach out to me. Y Dr. Jill Selbach is a licensed clinical psychologist. For more information visit drjillselbach.com or call 954-618-8412.

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Cantankerously Yours

For a New Kind of World: a New Kind of School.

BY WENDELL ABERN

DEAR READERS, I suspect most of us have a “solitude spot.” Someplace we go to just to escape the rest of the world. Maybe a small room in your house. Perhaps a bench in the nearby park. My wife used to use a chair in the kitchen for her “staring time.” She needed a few minutes every morning to just sit and stare out the window.

I go to the pool at the north end of our condo association. An unheated pool. I’m the only one there. Everyday, attendance of one. I go there for both my morning and afternoon cigars, to read, and to write my column. When life becomes particularly gloomy, I come armed with a salami sandwich.

Which happened just last week, when I asked a friend a computer question.

“Sure,” he said, “who’s your wi-fi provider?”

This is just the kind of question that reminds me the rest of the world has moved onto the year 2019, and I’m still living in 1962.

“My what?”

“Your wi-fi provider. Who provides your wi-fi?”

“Um ... Publix?”

He laughed. I thought ... pool. Quick!

After we established my provider was AT&T, he left, I slapped together two salami sandwiches and retreated to my pool. And that’s when I decided the world needs a completely different kind of school for dunces like me.

The human race used to have time to adapt to new “ages:” From the Dark Ages to the Renaissance, thousands of years; from the Renaissance to the Industrial Age, perhaps half a millennium; from the Industrial Age to the Information Age, maybe a couple of hundred years.

Since then, the Information Age, Electronic Age and Digital Age have all kind of overlapped each other. What has happened is that technology is now exploding exponentially instead of growing naturally.

Used to be that one idea gave birth to another. Today, one discovery creates two new ones, and each of these two new ideas give birth to another two new ones, and before you know it we have wall-sized TV sets, automobiles that drive themselves and telephones that are portable computers ... leaving behind the

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“What does Wi-Fi stand for anyway? Wisconsin Fish?”

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dumb plodders like me, who took three years to learn how to tie shoelaces.

We need a new kind of school.

First of all, we must take advantage of the fact that this is the first time in the history of the world in which the youngest generation can teach the oldest generation how to do things.

Therefore, our new type of school will feature ten- to twelveyear olds as teachers. These kids, after all, have grown up in this new world. In first grade, they learn computers and watch robots do housework; we memorized historical dates and multiplication tables.

Until a suitable name for these schools is created, we will use the working title of “ATDs,” short for “Academies for Technological Dunces.”

Students who want to become instructors at ATDs will be called “Pre-fessors,” and must take special courses when they reach second grade. These courses will feature not only emerging technologies, but also test the pre-fessors’ abilities to communicate clearly and concisely.

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In order to gain admittance to these ATDs, stringent requirements will be implemented: applicants must be over twenty one, incapable of performing the simplest technological task, and must flunk the entrance exam.

The entrance exam itself must be drafted by acknowledged experts in the fields of computer science, diverse 21st Century technologies and advanced communication. Clearly, these examinations must be created meticulously to make sure that only those who fail will be admitted to the new schools.

THE FOLLOWING ARE A FEW SUGGESTIONS AS TO THE TYPES OF QUESTIONS THAT MIGHT BE INCLUDED IN THE ENTRANCE EXAM:

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Next month: Scholarships for those who flunk out. As for me, I’m retreating to my pool with a salami sandwich and flip phone that I refuse to use in public. Y

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ighthouse Point’s Kevin Mendez — a 15-year-old freshman diver at the prestigious Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale — is a shaggy-haired brunette with a radiant smile and a near superhero quality on a diving board.

His dives appear effortless as he thrusts his body into immaculate flips, twisting, turning, soaring and gliding into the water with exacting precision. One could say he is the Clark Kent of Pine Crest — a typical teen by day; a superpower by diving board.

Under the tutelage of Pine Crest’s lead diving coach Janet Gabriel — who trained under the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Diving Coach, Hobie Billingsley; was on the 1971 U.S. Pan-American team trial; and the 1972 U.S. Olympic team trials — Mendez has won three back-to-back state gold medals as a 7th, 8th and 9th grader, plus a bronze as a 6th grader.

Only 13 divers in the history of Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) have won back-to-back-to-back diving titles. The first was two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Pete Desjardins, who won three consecutive state diving championships in 1924, 1925 and 1926. Pine Crest, which has a reputation as one of the most aquatically talented schools in the state, has produced three other three-time champs: Mike Mayfield (1964-66); Scott Upper (1982, 1983 and 1985) and Austin Fields (2013-15).

Mendez seems to have been gifted with an innate talent for diving. He jumped off

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Kevin Mendez Lighthouse Point’s Diving “Superhuman”

BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU

PHOTO BY JOE YERKOVICH

his first board when he was only 3-years-old during a survival swimming course. Though children needed to be five years old to join the diving team, the coach let him start early at the age of 3. By the time he was 12, Mendez had already won 14 national championships, made the junior national dive squad, been on the Junior Pan-American team and gone to China to train.

Though he is only a freshman, Mendez has already piqued the interest of several college diving teams. While recruitment is not technically allowed at this point in his high school diving career, Mendez said he’s already been contacted. The 2020 or 2024 Olympics, he and his coach Janet Gabriel said, are not out of the question.

Academics, however, come first. As the son of two doctors (his mother a dermatologist and his father a radiologist), education is a priority. He hopes to follow in his parents footsteps and go to medical school, or become a veterinarian. His dream right now is to get a full scholarship to dive at the University of Miami, or as a second option, the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.

Right now, Mendez trains approximately 24 hours a week. He wakes up at 5am to make 6am practice, which goes until 7:30. He attends school until 3pm, then trains until about 7:30pm. His training is rigorous.

“I hope it doesn’t get old — that I don’t burn out,” said Mendez. “But I believe I

have a talent and that’s what I’m supposed to be doing.”

Mendez said he credits most of his success to Coach Gabriel, who has been Mendez’s coach since he first attended Pine Crest in the second grade. Mendez said that before Coach Gabriel, he didn’t actually care for the sport of diving.

“I remember hating it as a young child.

I don’t know why,” he said. “I did not like jumping. I did not like the height. I did not like the water. I did not like the swimming part or the flipping. The boards. The atmosphere.”

Mendez stuck with the sport because of his innate talent and his parent’s push to follow through with his commitments. When he started working with Gabriel, however, he said, his love of diving caught fire.

“She turned my world around,” said Mendez of Coach Gabriel. “That’s where I caught the fire that’s in me to do diving.

She has a true and deep love for the sport of diving. She is the most technical and best coach you will get, ever. She truly loves her divers. She treats you like family.

She takes you under her wing and she transfers her love for the sport, to you.”

The most challenging part of the sport, Mendez said, without hesitation, is the mental aspect — overcoming fear and finding focus.

“I don’t want to be rude or impartial to any other sport, but I feel like diving is the most mental sport out there,” he

said. “Diving requires the most mental toughness because you are literally jumping from a three-story building into water. It is terrifying…The board is made out of pure aluminum, so if you hit it it’s like hitting medal at 30mph.”

To combat fear, last year Mendez started working with Rob Seifer, Ph.D, a sports psychologist who works with the divers at the University of Miami and is the sport psychologist for the Miami Marlins baseball organization.

“He’s very, very, very good at what he does,” said Mendez. “He really helped me along with my diving. He taught me a way to control negative thoughts.”

When Mendez has a negative thought, he said he captures it in his mind and visualizes a stop sign.

“You visualize the stop sign — count the edges, see the color, see the letters -- S, T, O, P. Then you take the negative thought and you push it out,” said Mendez. “And then you inhale to a count of five, and exhale to a count of four. Then you say positive self talk: ‘I can do this. I got this. This is easy.

I’ve practiced this.’ Easy things.”

When Mendez can overcome the anxiety and pull off his tricks, he said there’s no better feeling.

“I kind of feel like a superhuman when I’m diving,” he said. “It’s like a roller coaster. There’s twists, there’s turns, there’s loop-de-loops. It’s very challenging, but that’s why it is so amazing.” Y APRIL 2019 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

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BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU

This month Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA) will celebrate its fifth year anniversary since opening its doors on April 16, 2014. The once abandoned, dilapidated Bailey Hotel building was transformed to become an important cultural catalyst for re-inventing Pompano Beach’s Old Town. If you haven’t been to BaCA, then you are genuinely missing out on one of Pompano’s most brilliant gems. Its beautiful galleries, community gathering spaces, coffee shop and working resident art studios are a downtown cornerstone.

On one side of the first floor, Bailey Arts has a beautiful, contemporary art gallery with sleek white walls perpetually lined with thought-provoking, colorful, texturallyinteresting works built around a socially-meaningful theme (with new exhibits every few months). On the other side of the first floor, you will find Blooming Bean Coffee Roasters — a hip, artsy and inviting coffee shop — the kind you could sit in for hours, with sunny light seeping in the front glass windows, stunning art on every wall, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee hanging in the air, the sound of chill, indie-acoustic music playing overhead, comfortable seating for small groups or solo patrons, plus an always-inviting barista/owner (Sharon Stephenson) who roasts the coffee herself and seems to know just about every customer by first name.

On the second floor, there are 11 working studio spaces for Bailey’s resident artists — a wide range of local creatives ranging from collagists, to photographers, potters, painters and sculptors. Patrons can venture upstairs to peruse, glancing through the doorways of each studio to admire the lifestyles of working artists — half-created canvases set up

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on easels, cups of paint brushes bathed in turpentine, tables laid out with materials, such as clay, tiles, wax and paint, and finished works displayed on the walls. There is an air of palpable inspiration — a certain artistic buzz you can feel — the energy of art being made.

In the center of those studios are some lounge spaces and gathering places perfect for an intimate brainstorming meeting or a quiet place to work.

The entire Bailey building maintains a sense of its history. Areas of exposed brick, old wood details, a restored skylight and some exposed beams are remnants of the building’s previous life as the Bailey Hotel, which was the bustling center of Pompano Beach’s downtown in the 1920s and 30s.

Built in 1923, the Bailey building is the second oldest remaining building (second to the old Farmer’s Bank building next door), and is part of the longest contiguous collection of historic buildings in Broward County. With the rapid suburban development of Pompano Beach beginning in the 1950s and 60s, the city’s once vibrant downtown was primarily abandoned. The Bailey building sat vacant for years, growing more and more ramshackle as time went on. By the early 2000s, the Bailey building was little more than a shell — home to pigeons and squirrels.

In 2012, the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) purchased the building for $1 million. In August 2012, a business plan was issued for Bailey Arts Center, and in 2014 the CRA completed over $1.2 million in renovations to the building.

Jody Leshinsky, Cultural Venues Programming Manager for the City of Pompano Beach’s Cultural Affairs Department remembers touring the building back in 2012 before any renovations were made.

“It had the yellow tape around it, and the walls didn’t exist,” she remembers. “The floors were not here, there was a hole between the first and second floors. There was a hole in the ceiling. It was nothing. And they said that it is going to be a contemporary arts

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building. They said people are going to come here to this area in force.”

The image was hard to picture, but Leshinsky said she believed in the City’s vision and still does. In her decades-long career in the art world, she has seen arts and culture used to revitalize dilapidated areas all around the globe. Art and culture is known for its powerful transformative ability — it is credited with helping reinvent neighborhoods like Wynwood in Miami, Bushwick in New York and Dorchester near Boston, among many others.

The City of Pompano Beach noted the importance of the arts for catalyzing redevelopment when it included a cultural affairs department in its master plan to revitalize the city, and focused some of its early redevelopment efforts on creating cultural venues, including BaCA, Ali Arts (across Dixie Highway from BaCA) and Pompano Beach’s new cultural arts center on Atlantic Boulevard.

In celebration of its fifth anniversary, BaCA will be launching into Spring and Summer with a packed schedule of programming, starting with an exhibit called “Penta,” which means five. The exhibit will feature works by past and presnt BaCA Artists in Residence. The opening reception of “Penta” will be during Old Town Untapped on April 5 from 6 to 9pm. Other events this Spring and Summer include numerous fine arts exhibits, a film series, craft workshops, open-mic nights and live music [see sidebar].

Though thrilled to celebrate BaCA’s anniversary, Leshinsky said her eye is on the future. She emphasized her department’s ABOVE BaCA Curator Juliana Forero, Photo by Joe Yerkovich OPPOSITE Lyrics Lab and Lunch with Art at BaCA

UPCOMING EVENTS AT POMPANO BEACH CULTURAL VENUES “PENTA” at BaCA

March 1 - April 27 | BaCA’s west and central galleries, 41 NE First St. | BaCA Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10am6pm, Saturdays 10am - 4pm | Reception on April 5 during Old Town Untapped from 6 to 9pm In celebration of its fifth anniversary, BaCA will host an exhibition called “Penta,” meaning the number five. The exhibit will be on display until April 27. The main galleries of BaCA will feature works by current and previous artists in residence. Public programming will include artists talks to discover what opportunities developed for the artists as a result of their residencies at BaCA. Participating artists will be invited to design memorabilia for the exhibition which will be sold throughout the exhibition.

“We have assembled an outstanding collection of pieces from our current and previous artists in residence,” said Phyllis Korab, Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Director. “The exhibition will feature paintings, ceramics and installations that have been inspired by each artists’ unique interpretations of what five means to them. There is great symbolism behind the number five, so it will be fascinating to see how our artists reflect these influences.”

Pompano Beach Cultural Arts Awards

April 3 l 4 – 7 pm l FREE | Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd.

The Pompano Beach Cultural Arts Committee created this Arts Awards in order to recognize the outstanding creativity taking place in Pompano Beach. In order to be nominated, the arts organization or artist needed to have been presenting their art program in the city for a minimum of five years in the categories of Dance, Music, Spoken Word, Theater or Visual Arts. This year’s arts award ceremony will honor Spoken Word Artist Eccentrich, Curtain Call Playhouse Artistic Director Kris Coffelt and Visual Artist Pat Anderson.

“Without Labels” at Ali Cultural Arts

Exhibition February 15 through April 12 | Tuesday through Friday: 10am - 6pm; Saturday 10am - 4pm | Historic Ali Cultural Arts, 353 MLK Jr. Boulevard | FREE

“Without Labels” explores views of identity and cultural perception. The exhibition features the photographs of Jamie Robertson and works on paper by Shawna Moulton.

“We are delighted to showcase the works of these talented artists, who through their research and art answer their own questions about identity and cultural perception,” said curator Juliana Forero. “As each artist peels away different cultural labels to discover their own identities, they invite the viewer to take that same journey of reflection and exploration.”

“Montage” — a film series at rotating venues

Last Thursdays at 7pm | Rotating venues (see below) | Cost: $10 at the door This exciting new film series will provide a platform for emerging filmmakers to engage a local following.

“Montage” will feature curated film screenings, industry networking events, workshops, artist talks and panel discussions.

“Our goal is to build a community of support around emerging filmmakers and industry-related professionals,” said Phyllis Korab, Cultural Affairs Director.

The next three “Montage” events include:

April 25, Richard “Byrd” Wilson, BaCA

Well-known poet, writer and teacher Richard “Byrd” Wilson introduces “Your Poem is a Screenplay.” In this workshop, Byrd will lead attendees through the process of seeing their poems as a part of a bigger process. He will navigate attendees through various screenplay writing techniques to give poets the confidence to see their poems as screenworthy.

May 30, Niki Lopez: “What is your Elephant?”, Pompano Beach Cultural Center

“This short film ‘Caressed’ is an art film and a selfportrait, mixed-media video installation combining performance art and a poem I wrote about a traumatic childhood memory,” explained Lopez, [CONTINUED ON PAGE 68]

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Jody Leshinsky, Cultural Venues Programming Manager for the City of Pompano Beach’s Cultural Affairs Department Photo by Joe Yerkovich

goal to unify Pompano Beach’s cultural venues, pushing them to operate more holistically and in synergy with one another. In the past, Leshinsky said, Pompano Beach’s cultural venues operated in independent silos.

“Every venue was doing a really good job with what they did, but the public was kind of confused as to who was doing what,” she said.

“Now we are under one umbrella. And that umbrella is called the Pompano Beach cultural affairs department.”

The cultural affairs department, which became an independent department, de-grouped from the parks and recreation department on Oct. 1, 2018, is led by cultural affairs director Phyllis Korab (Pompano Beach’s former assistant city manager), programmed

by Leshinsky and curated by Juliana Forero, an independent contractor who has agreed to curate Pompano Beach’s cultural venues for 2019.

the community at large. Art, she said, has the power to spur conversation and create connection. She saw this firsthand when she was working on her doctoral dissertation, which researched the role of the artistic community in the revitalization of the South Bronx.

“Whatever those invisible lines are, art connects people to each other, and to the issues, and to beauty,” she said.

Forero has planned robust schedule of art exhibits and is also working on integrating art education curriculums for both children and adults. Many people, she acknowledged, don’t know how to look at art. She hopes to teach the community how to get the most out of what they are experiencing, from the medium and the message. Her advice: “Don’t be intimidated, just go inside the gallery,” she said. “If something doesn’t talk to you, don’t spend time at it. Look for pieces

“The importance of Bailey Contemporary Arts cannot be underestimated. This venue put the City’s emerging art scene in the spotlight with its creative exhibitions, support of emerging artists and a robust schedule of events and workshops. BaCA’s emergence fueled the success of the Old Town Untapped events and stimulated the economic development in the surrounding area. There is much to celebrate during this fifth anniversary, and we are very proud of all of the people who made this venue a success.” — Pompano Beach Mayor Rex Hardin Forero holds a Ph.D. in arts education, a MA in arts administration and a Museum Studies Certificate from Florida State University.

Forero said a good analogy for the cultural affairs department’s venue unification goal is to think of the City’s cultural venues as one giant art museum with different floors, each hosting related events and exhibits that strengthen the whole. For example, Bailey arts may host a fine arts exhibit surrounding a theme, while Ali may host a film on the same theme, and the cultural center a panel discussion.

“We have one venue with three addresses,” Forero said.

By creating synergy between the different arts and cultural venues, Forero said she hopes the cohesion will bleed into

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of art that talk to you and then spend the time. Ask questions to yourself, like ‘Why do you like it? Does it remind you of something?’

Just have fun with it.”

Together, Forero and Leshinsky, under the leadership of Korab, hope BaCA and all of Pompano Beach’s cultural venues can encourage community engagement with the arts.

“My vision is to make sure we have people who have never been to our venues come and explore, and be entertained, and just be excited about what they see,” said Leshinsky. “We want our residents to learn about the arts, and if they already know about the arts, maybe challenge them a little bit and take them out of their comfort zone.” Y

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Calling All local Foodies The Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 Pompano Beach Fine Food & Wine Celebration will gather some of the area’s finest culinary institutions, craft brewers and wine distributors for one night dedicated to pleasing the palate.

The evening will begin with a Champagne fountain and sushi reception before moving along to the main tastings, which will feature over 20 restaurants. A robust silent auction and Chinese auction will have a variety of awesome prizes, getaways and gift baskets. Live entertainment by Jimmy Stowe & The Stowaways will be offered by the pool, which also offers an expansive view of the ocean.

If delectable food, fine wine and an ocean view isn’t enough to draw you in, then perhaps a charitable heart will. In addition to benefiting the Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce, some of the proceeds will benefit the Greater Pompano Beach Education Foundation, which directly supports Broward County public schools.

This year’s celebration will take place at the Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa on Thursday April 11 from 6:30 to 9:30pm. Tickets are $75 purchased in advance at pompanobeachchamber.com.

LEFT TO RIGHT, TOP TO BOTOM Casa Calabria’s polpette Aunt Pierina’s — simmering Italian meatballs, served with fresh tomato sauce, basil and ricotta cheese; charcuterie at Casa Calabria; chicken lollipops with chili garlic sauce at Miami Masala; the contemporary dining room at AND Fish Kitchen + Bar at the Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa; filet mignon at Café Maxx; barbecue ribs and shrimp at Bobby Rubino’s.

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And Fish Kitchen + Bar New fresh-catch restaurant at the Marriott will complement Pompano Beach’s evolving dining, cultural and residential landscape.

AND Fish Kitchen + Bar is Pompano Beach’s newest fresh-catch culinary experience located inside the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa. The new concept, which replaced McCoy’s Oceanfront restaurant, celebrated its grand opening on Feb. 7.

The heart of AND Fish resides in its diverse seafood options, mainland favorites, hand-crafted cocktails and curated wine list served in a contemporary nautical setting. Seafarer selections include Blue Point oysters, grilled octopus, a lobster roll on artisan bread and island seafood stew in a Thai curry broth over coconut rice. Landlubbers can dig into the chairman’s dry-aged, bone-in ribeye with compressed Yukon, rainbow chard and bone marrow butter with a red wine reduction. Each dish has an accompanying wine recommendation, hand-picked for a perfect pairing by the culinary team.

Thai chili sea bass with oyster mushrooms, baby bok choy, pickled carrots and miso dashi broth

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Delectable desserts include a tantalizing strawberry shortcake, key lime pie and warm chocolate cake with rummed bananas and salted caramel.

The 115-seat indoor restaurant’s contemporary nautical setting was designed by Bigtime Design Studios of Miami. Its décor features subtle sea and sand graphic nods to the restaurant’s beachfront locale, including marine life, fishing and diving lore, ship ropes and rigging accents.

AND FISH Kitchen + Bar is located at 1200 North Ocean Boulevard in Pompano Beach. For reservations, call 954-944-9515 or visit opentable.com.

AND Fish is open Monday through Sunday, daily, for dinner with a leisurely extended Happy Hour from 3pm to 7pm.

TOP Fresh catch ceviche with plantain chips MIDDLE LEFT Maine lobster roll on a split top griddled bun with watermelon

and hand-cut French fries MIDDLE RIGHT Warm chocolate cake with rummed Bananas and salted caramel Ice Cream BOTTOM Executive Chef Eric Kaszubinksi

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SOUTH FLORIDA’S NEWEST FRESH-CATCH CULINARY EXPERIENCE

NOW OPEN

HAPPY HOUR DAILY AT THE BAR, 3PM-7PM COMPLIMENTARY VALET PARKING FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL 954-944-9515 OR VISIT OPENTABLE.COM 1200 N. Ocean Boulevard, Pompano Beach Located inside the Fort Lauderdale Marriott® Pompano Beach Resort & Spa APRIL 2019 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

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Dining OUT IN THE NORTH BROWARD BEACHES

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 $ 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, 954-9410418 $$$ Fetta Republic. GREEK Traditional Greek offerings close to home. 2420 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-2394 $$ 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 $$$ Legends. AMERICAN Burgers, dogs, wings, sandwiches and salads plus a few entrées. Burgers and dogs range from the traditional to the inventive including one with cheddar, horseradish aioli and fried onions. Or try one of the many sandwiches such as the grilled cheese with three kinds of cheese, bacon and arugula on grilled sourdough. 3128 N Federal Highway, 754-220-8932 $$ 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 $$ Pampa Gaucho Churrascaria. BRAZILIAN Traditional rodizio for your inner carnivore. 4490 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-3595 $$ 92

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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.

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, 954-9337163 Rocca Trattoria. ITALIAN A small and intimate neighborhood place. Watch owner and chef Lucy prepare your favorite dishes in the open kitchen. 2014 E Sample Road, 954-8761733 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, 954-942-0740 $$$

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 authentic 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 $$

NAUTI DAWG MARINA CAFE Email us with any additions, closings, or corrections at editor@pointpubs.com. We try to be accurate, but it’s always a good idea to call first before heading out on your dining adventure.

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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 $$ Biondo’s. ITALIAN. • PIZZA Enjoy traditional Italian fare in a small, intimate setting. 606 S. Federal Highway, 954-4277754 $$ 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 $$$ Casa Maya. MEXICAN Start with a margarita and it only gets better from there. This is not your typical Mexican joint — it’s better. Try gobernador tacos: a combination of shrimp with diced poblanos, onions, tomatoes and cilantro on a crispy corn tortilla topped with melted cheese. See, we told you it’s not ordinary. 301 SE 15th Terrace, 954-570-6101 $$

IT'S GOOD TO BE NAUTI! Full Moon Fever - Good Friday, April 19 $20 Maine Lobster, Boiled Potatoes and Corn on the Cob • Live Music 5-9pm Jazz Brunch - Sunday, April 7 • Brunch Menu Served 7:30am - 3pm • Live Music • 10am-2pm New Weekend Hours Saturday and Sunday Brunch, 7:30am-3pm and Dinner, 4-9pm

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. $$$$ Deer Creek Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy the club atmosphere with gorgeous views of the plush gardens and waterfall. The restaurant offers daily lunch and dinner specials, a Sunday breakfast buffet and covered patio dining so you can dine al fresco. 2801 Deer Creek Country Club Blvd., 954-421-5553 $$ 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 $$$ Kevin’s. SUSHI • THAI The juxtaposition of the outside (a strip mall) — to the inside which is a lovely atmosphere is quite surprising. Kevin’s serves high quality fare for the sushi enthusiast. Very friendly staff serving a lot of regulars. 706 S. Federal Highway, 954-418-3939 $$ Little Havana. CUBAN Little Havana has fantastic lunch specials and most of their dinner plates will feed two. Their masas de puerco frita and their Little Havana steak are

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Dining Out two of the stand-out menu items, aside from their zesty chimichurri. 721 N. Federal Highway, 954-427-6000 $$

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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, 954-5316151 $$$

And Fish Kitchen + Bar. SEAFOOD Located at the Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, enjoy chef Eric Kaszubinski’s modern take on fresh seafood. The restaurant has recently been renovated and now sports a contemporary and breezy ambiance. 1200 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-0100 $$

Ocean’s 234. SEAFOOD Amazing views of Deerfield Beach and the pier with gluten free options available. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-428-2539 $$$ Patio Bar & Grill. AMERICAN Everything is freshly prepared and served just steps away from the beach. Live music nightly. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596-8618 $$ Phat Boy Sushi. ASIAN There’s more than just sushi at Phat Boy. The restaurant offers a variety of soups and ramen noodle dishes along with skewers and grilled options 949 S. Federal Highway 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 $$ Taj Indian Restaurant. INDIAN We have two words for you: lamb korma. This classic Indian dish varies from restaurant to restaurant, and while we don’t have their recipe, we can tell you it’s juicy leg of lamb cooked in a rich cream sauce with raisins and cashews. 201 SE 15th Terrace, 954304-7032 $$ 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 $$ Whales’ Rib. SEAFOOD Locals know it well and tourists know it from Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Whatever you do, don’t skip the whale fries. 2031 NE Second St., 954-421-8880 $$ 94

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The Beach Grille. AMERICAN Delicious eats near the beach with the capability to order online. 3414 Atlantic Blvd., 954946-6000 $ Bella Roma Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria. ITALIAN • PIZZA Tasty dishes, large portions and delivery is available. 40 SW 15th St., 954-784-3696 $$ Brew Fish. BAR AND GRILL Dine outside in the tiki hut overlooking a canal right in Pompano Beach. Comprehensive menu and attentive staff. 200 E. McNab Rd., 954-440-3347 $$ Caffe Roma. ITALIAN CAFÉ This darling little spot on Atlantic Blvd. is exactly the sort of neighborhood place locals long for. They serve up all your Italian favorites, plus a few that maybe you didn’t know you love. On a recent trip, we had the smoked salmon pizza for lunch. It was fresh, tasty and satisfying. They have a full menu with salads, sandwiches and entrees. Also, it’s a great place to grab a cappuccino.

1915 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-366-4346 $$ Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar. CARIBBEAN Since they opened their doors in 1990, Calypso has been a local favorite. This gem of a restaurant is known for their fresh, wild caught fish, Bahamian conch dishes, Jamaican jerk and American favorites too all served with an island flair. On any given day, look around and you’ll see fellow diners devouring their house special cutter (sandwich)—sautéed shrimp with garlic butter, mushrooms and cheddar all stuffed into a hollowed out kaiser roll. Check out the special board for a variety of locally caught fish with everything from grouper to snapper to wahoo among others. Plenty of land lubber options are also available including filet mignon. For island comfort food, don’t miss one of their curries or rotis. Fresh oysters and clams are also available. Wash it all down with a draft beer, a glass of wine or choose from over 40 different bottled beers. So if you are in search of high-quality ingredients, inventive cooking and a very welcoming staff, head over to Calypso. 460 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-1633 $$ Casareccio Trattoria Italiana. ITALIAN Wow! What a find.

This small but impressive Italian eatery will impress you.

We can’t really tell you what to try because the menu changes daily. However, we are willing to bet you will fall in love with this place which feels like it just plopped into Pompano straight from the hills of Tuscany. 1386 S Federal Highway, 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 Darrel & Oliver’s Cafe Maxx. INTERNATIONAL This restaurant is an anchor of the South Florida fine dining scene.

2601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-0606 $$$$ The 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 $$

The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options galore, from bar seating to lounge seating and good old-fashioned casual dining seating. 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-2056977 $ 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, 954-7850226 $ 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 $$ Great Indian Grill. INDIAN This place is truly the definition of a hidden gem. If you like Indian food, this is a “must-try” right here in Pompano Beach. Proof of their success is that they have already taken over the space next door. 2692 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-532-7872 $$

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Dining Out The Gyro Joint. MIDDLE EASTERN Eat in, or carry out. It’s all Greek to me. 165 S. Cypress Road, 954-946-9199 $ J Mark’s. AMERICAN A relaxing, modern restaurant and bar with food and service to match. 1490 NE 23rd St., 954-7827000 $$$ Kings Head British Pub Pompano Beach. PUB Fish and chips, bangers and mash, savory pies and other British classics are all made on premises. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 754222-8671 $$ 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 $$$ Miami Masala. INDIAN Enjoy classic Indian dishes as well as a few more inventive ones with an Indian twist. The stuffed Hungarian peppers appetizer, while not being a classic Indian dish, had all the flavors fans of the cuisine crave. Great service by a friendly staff. Try the Indian crepe — crazy good. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-31791371 $$ Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Beach front dining at the Beachcomber Resort — go for the view. 1200 S. Ocean Blvd.

954-941-7830 $$$ Pho Lavie. VIETNAMESE If you have never had Vietnamese food, you are missing out. This spot will delight you. Everything is so fresh. Go, you’ll thank us. 3321 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-4155 $$ Rusty Hook Tavern. AMERICAN Located on the Pompano Intracoastal, sit inside or outside, just keep in mind that the word tavern means a local place to gather around the table.

125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-941-2499 $ Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant. SANDWICHES • WINGS Located in the Sands Harbor Hotel and Marina on the intracoastal, sit poolside or water side, either way, you better know how to swim. 125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-942-9100 $ Seaside Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Enjoy a view of the Atlantic while enjoying fresh seafood and an ice cold cocktail.

Don’t worry if you’re not a fish lover — there are plenty of entrée choices from the land. Located at Lighthouse Cove Resort on the ocean. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-783-3193 $$ Sette Bello. ITALIAN This is a true gem just south of the Pompano Beach border serving expertly prepared Italian cuisine 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.) If you feel like a true indulgence, try the veal chop Milanese, a tender veal chop pounded thin, breaded and 96

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fried to crispy perfection and then topped with a tri-colore salad. A perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or a romantic dinner for two. 6241 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954 351-0505 $$$

Shishka Lebanese Grill. MIDDLE EASTERN It’s not easy to make a good falafel (chick peas, fava beans garlic and cilantro seasoned and deep fried, served with tahini sauce) but the ones at Shishka are worth every single calorie. There are plenty of other choices too from the classic hummus to baba ghanouj to chicken and meat shawarma. 1901 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-2999 $$ Spanx the Hog BBQ. BARBECUE Using only natural ingredients, dine in, take out, or order custom catering. 147 S. Cypress Road. 954-590-8342 $ Sunset Catch. ITALIAN • SEAFOOD Fresh seafood served daily, and they even have their very own “wine doctor.” 101 N. Riverside Drive, 954-545-0901 $$ Table 2201. MEDITERRANEAN • SEAFOOD Everything at Table 2201 is made on the premises — even the desserts. 2201 E. Atlantic Blvd., 718-600-2236 $$ Talay Thai. THAI • JAPANESE A small and cozy place with delivery and carry out. 2233 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-941-1123 $$ Umberto’s of Long Island. ITALIAN • PIZZA When a pizza is named Grandma’s Pizza — you must order it. And trust us, you won’t regret it. There is family tradition baked into every bite. 2780 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-784-7110 $$ Valentino’s Italian Cuisine. ITALIAN • PIZZA An abundance of Italian fare served for lunch or dinner. If you can’t make it over to dine in, fret not, they offer free delivery. 427 S. Federal Highway, 954-545-4881 $$ Yakuza. JAPANESE • THAI The contemporary Asian décor is a feast for the eyes: warm, inviting and totally unique. The attentive servers address each table with personal concern.

Central to the dining room is a large classic sushi bar, displaying the fresh fish offerings. But sushi is only part of their menu. Yakuza has a brilliant selection of Japanese and Thai specialties. 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. 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 order. Don’t miss the fries and the larger-than-life onion rings.

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. 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

POMPANO BEACH Fast & Casual Bella Monte Italian Deli. SANDWICHES 2688 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-946-0333 Brendans. SPORTS BAR Burgers, wings and more — you get the picture. 868 N. Federal Highway, 954786-0033 Big Louie’s. ITALIAN • PIZZA A South Florida chain offering classic Italian dishes. 2190 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-5510 Burgers & Suds. BURGERS • HOT DOGS • SANDWICHES. Unique eats, like a burger served between two glazed donuts. Yes, donuts. 360 E. McNab Road, 954-772-8007

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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

Delicious Mexican & Tex-Mex Cuisine and the best Margaritas this side of the border!

Cafe Sportivo. CAFE Cash only, but don’t let that stop you.

They are family owned and operated with a variety of espresso drinks. 2219 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-6672

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Chez Cafe. COFFEE • BAKERY A warm and cozy place to grab breakfast, lunch or a latte. 1631 S. Cypress Road, 954-9333453 Dandee Donut Factory. BAKERY • PASTRIES From the classic old fashioned sour cream to Boston cream, these babies are just begging to be dunked. Bagels, breakfast and lunch also available. 1900 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-1461 Five Girls . BURGERS • PIZZA Check out this cozy, neighborhood joint. Five Girls offers all the classics you crave including burgers, hand cut fries and the owner’s favorite Phila-

Monday-Friday, 11am-7pm

$2 Domestic Drafts $3 Import Drafts $5 Signature El Jimador Margaritas

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Dining Out Mrs. Kossenfloffer’s Lemon Loaf Somehow or other eating a piece of pound cake for breakfast seems perfectly acceptable; whereas a straight up cake seems like quite an indulgence. Enter the lemon loaf — fancy enough to serve as dessert, yet acceptable breakfast item

delphia cheesesteaks. 2659 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-8889

Gorilla Joe’s • SANDWICHES • SALADS Pressed sandwiches, subs with Boar’s Head quality meats, fresh salads, beer and wine. With a location walking distance to the beach, consider taking something yummy with you to picnic in the sand.

3330 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-800-7311 Jet’s Pizza. PIZZA Try one of the specialty pizzas such as Philly cheese steak with Alfredo sauce or the BLT. 437 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-5387 Jukebox Diner. DINER Bright, classic seating, jukeboxes, and that old-school diner feel. 2773 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954960-5882 Lester’s Diner. DINER American comfort fare in a retro setting. 1924 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-2109 Lighthouse Cove Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Seaside eats and happy hours. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-784-2804 Little Italian. PIZZA Little Italian Pizza is the best kind of Italian restaurant — the kind that feels like a whole-inthe-wall, but quickly grows vibrant as the large, steaming plates of homestyle Italian dishes come barreling out of the kitchen. The restaurant grinds their own sausage and bakes their own dough daily. While the small restaurant (with only about six cozy tables) doesn’t serve alcohol, they do allow BYOB (and there’s a liquor store conveniently located right next door). Families bring in bottles of red wine to cork, creating a joyous atmosphere. The restaurant has a huge menu with stromboli, calzone, soups, salads, subs, 26 kinds of specialty pizzas, baked pasta dishes, chicken and veal entrees and all your traditional pasta dishes and desserts. 448 S. Cypress Road, 954-941-0550

Lemon Loaf INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt 1 1/3 cups sugar, divided 3 extra-large eggs

PREPARATION

2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (2 lemons) 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Preheat oven to350 degrees. Grease a loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.

In a medium sized bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt 1 cup of the sugar, the eggs, zest and vanilla.

Add the dry ingredient to the wet and whisk to combine. Using a rubber spatula fold the vegetable oil into the batter.

Pour into prepared pan and bake for 50 minutes. (test, I had to cook mine for another 10 minutes) Remove from pan to cool on a rack. Melt the remaining 1/3 cup of sugar with the 1/3 cup of lemon juice and pour over the cake as it is cooling.

Recipe adapted from Ina Garten.

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Soho Subs. SOUPS • SALADS • SANDWICHES Along with the hot and cold subs you would expect, they also serve some more traditional sandwiches remeniscent of the old style New York Deli. Pastrami on rye anyone? All sandwiches are made fresh to order with a plethora of topping options. And for pickle fans, they have fantastic full or half sours. 2313 N Federal Highway, 954-889-6600 Stingers Pizza. PIZZA • AMERICAN Dine in or order delivery.

They will bring your pizza to the beach—a million minds making the world a better place. 1201 S. Ocean Blvd., 954782-2344 Sunshine Bagel. BAGELS • DELI Serving up bagels and sandwiches in a friendly atmosphere. 260 N. Ocean Blvd., 954788-7498 Tortillería Mexicana. MEXICAN Looking for a taco that goes beyond ground beef and toppings? Not only will they supply you with fresh, unique tacos, but the corn tortillas are made from scratch daily. Who does that? 1614 E. Sample Rd., 954943-0057

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Fresh local fish, ocean dishes and seafood salads.

Blue Ocean Poke. POKE Digital video walls and custom wood furniture creates a modern-coastal atmosphere.

The menu was created by chef Dean James Max, enhancing the traditional poke cuisine with creative toppings and hand-crafted sauces. Open from 9am-9pm daily, 8pm on Sunday. 250 S. Federal Highway, 954-708-2060 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 Try the emperor — an American kobe beef patty with aged Swiss, truffled aioli and sautéed mushrooms — a burger fit for a king. 1136 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-531-0300 Gelateria. GELATO Offering more than 26 flavors of gelato.

Open daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 694428-2850 I Heart Mac & Cheese. AMERICAN Just when you thought mac and cheese couldn’t get any better, now you can customize this classic dish. This casual spot offers mac and cheese, grilled cheese, tater tots and salads as a base with a plethora of toppings including nine kinds of cheese, vegetables and proteins ranging from meatballs to lobster (extra charge for the lobster.) Naturally, they have several chef special combos for those who can’t decide. Opening spring 2019 at 3908 W. Hillsboro Boulevard

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Michael’s Pizzeria. PIZZA Sometimes you just need a slice —or a whole pie —or some Italian classics. If so, Michael’s in The Cover shopping center will fit the bill. Closed Mondays.

1645 SE Third Court, Deerfield Beach, 954-426-1515 The Pickle Barrel. DELICATESSEN Get in touch with your inner New Yorker at this old style deli complete with friendly guys behind the counter filling your sandwich with enough pastrami to feed a family. 33 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-427-0650 Olympia Flame. DINER With a traditionally huge diner menu, you can’t go wrong at the Olympia Flame. The friendly staff makes you feel like a regular — even if you aren’t — but you should be. Try the turkey pot pie. 80 S. Federal Highway, 954-480-8402 The Sticky Bun. DELI • BAKERY • BRUNCH Everyone will find something to munch on, whether it be their flourless chocolate cake or a short rib panini with fontina cheese and pickled red onions… yum. We’re still dreaming about the BLT. And now the good news is that tis little gem is open on the weekends for dinner. 1619 SE Third Court, 754-212-5569 Email us with any additions, closings, or corrections at editor@pointpubs.com. We try to be accurate, but it’s always a good idea to call first before heading out on your dining adventure.

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who was featured in People magazine regarding her childhood growing up in an abusive cult. “This intimate piece is part of a series with my personal artwork within the art movement: ‘What’s Your Elephant – Creative Conversations about the Unknown.’” The intention behind Lopez’s work is to spur discussion about unspoken topics such as abuse, survivors of abuse, the power of sharing and how the arts can be used to empower.

June 27, Calvin “Made Son” Early: The Spokenword Exchange Pompano Beach Cultural Center

The Spokenword Exchange is created by poet and photographer Calvin “Madeson”Early. Come join him for a workshop that will use videos and short film clips to show how art and life combine in different countries. The session will encompass a Q & A session and performance from the founder that will demonstrate how art and film has a way of bringing us together.

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April 2, 16, 30, May 14, 18 l 6 – 8 pm l $30 includes supplies Artist in Residence Andrea Huffman assists artists in tapping deeply into their creativity. Are you creative but not sure where to start? Or are you intimidated by the blank canvas? Each week creative exercises provide a means to discover your unique artistic style. Participants will work in a sketchbook along with other media of the student’s choosing. This class is geared toward artists of all levels, working in any medium.

Lunch With Art Workshops at BaCA

Every Wednesday from 12:15 to 1:15 | BaCA’s main gallery, 41 NE First St. | By donation Each Wednesday BaCA offers you a new way to nourish your soul and get creative on your lunch hour. Each new workshop offers a different creative experience The workshops are an escape from the daily stresses of life. Guests are invited to bring their lunch, or grab a bite to eat from Blooming Bean Coffee Roasters, located in BaCA’s west gallery. The workshops are by donation.

Seats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

If the workshop reaches capacity, guests are able to explore the newest exhibits in BaCA’s galleries. April’s workshops are as follows: April 3: Watercolor Butterflies; April 10: Handprint Doodle Art; April 17: Paper Beads; April 24: Foam Plates Transfer Printing.

Live Jazz & Wine Tastings at BaCA

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April 4 and May 2 from 7 to 9pm | BaCA’s main gallery, 41 NE First St. | Tickets $10-$20 per event “A Taste of Jazz” at BaCA will feature entertaining and educational encounters with the musical genre, accompanied by wine tastings located in an intimate gallery setting. The introduction to jazz series will showcase the musicians of the Gold Coast Jazz Society Band, under the direction of Martin Hand.

Tamiami Trail Exhibition at BaCA

Opening Reception is April 5 from 6 - 10pm | Exhibition on display in BaCA’s west gallery through May 31 | BaCA Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10am-6pm, Saturdays 10am - 4pm “Tamiami Trail: In the Beginning” is an exhibition of original artworks by members of the Miami-based Tropical Botanic Artists collective selected to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of work on Tamiami Trail, a roadway begun in 1915 in Miami. Today it stretches across the Everglades from Miami to Naples and northward to Tampa. The exhibition’s more than 30 plant portraits depict species found then and now in multiple vegetation zones. Due to human intervention and changes in water flow, some of the plants illustrated are rare or endangered.

Life Drawing Studio at BaCA

April 6 and April 20 from 11am - 2pm | BaCA, 41 NE First St. | General admission $20; Students $10 | adults only Life drawing, also referred to as figure drawing, is the best and quickest way to improve your drawing skills and your visual perception. Life drawing trains your eye to catch things that photos do not show. Therefore learning to master figure drawing is more than bones and muscles, it is about the subtle details. During this two-hour session, live models pose to be drawn. This program is ideal for individuals interested in portrait painting, character design, illustration, animation and anatomical drawing, however, all artists benefit from life drawing sessions.

Register early online at baileyarts.org.

First & Third Wednesdays - Lyrics Lab at BaCA

First & Third Wednesdays from 8-11pm | BaCA, 41 NE First St. | $10 Lyrics Lab is an open mic night for all creatives. Poetry, music, live painting, comedy, magic — all are welcome.

Beer, wine and kombucha are available for purchase.

Fourth Thursdays - Ali Slam N’ Jam at Ali

Fourth Thursdays from 8 to 10pm | Historic Ali Cultural Arts, 353 Martin Luther King Blvd. | $10 Want your shot in the spotlight? Take center stage at Ali. All levels of singers, musicians and poets are encouraged to jam alongside the house band, Ali Soul Connection. Slam poetry, live music and workshops included.

Florida Grand Opera Family Fun Day

April 20 l 11 am – 3 pm l Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd. | FREE Florida Grand Opera brings all the aspects of opera to life in front of and behind the curtain. There will be five stations where participants spend up to 30 minutes in an interactive activity including: Treasure Box of stage costumes; Make Up – learn techniques of applying stage make up; Voice Experience – short vocal lessons; Arts and Crafts – designing costumes; and the Instrument Petting Zoo, where the children get to play the instruments of their choice. Sessions take place from 11 am - 1 pm and followed by lunch then a mini-performance.

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