Lighthouse Point Magazine January 2019

JANUARY 2019

Bogotá T H E B E AU T Y O F

INTREPID LIGHTHOUSE POINTERS EXPLORE CO L OM B I A ’ S B U ST L I N G C A P I TA L

City Beat

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Around the Point LOCAL HAPPENINGS

Bogotá Native Lorena Mojica

P R E M I E R E S TAT E P R O P E R T I E S P R E S E N T S

COASTAL RESORT

EAST DEERFIELD BEACH | LIGHTHOUSE POINT | HILLSBORO SHORES | EAST

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COastaL ChiC nORth gRand CanaL estate LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL $3.495 MILLION INFO: WWW.F10127929.COM

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COastaL-inspiRed deepwateR estate LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL $1.295 MILLION INFO: WWW.F10146233.COM

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.

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

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stReamLined mOdeRn deepwateR estate EAST DEERFIELD BEACH, FL $2.695 MILLION INFO: WWW.F10150432.COM

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exCeptiOnaL deepwateR estate LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL $1.995 MILLION INFO: WWW.F10148879.COM

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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Newly renovated coastal waterfront pool home in Lighthouse Point. Movie theater, 80’ dock with jetski lifts and impact doors leading to the pool.

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$1,799,000

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Spectacular pool home with 80' of deep water in Lake Placid. Custom kitchen, new A/C. Very close to the Hillsboro Inlet with views of the Marina.

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Beautiful deepwater home in Lake Placid area of Lighthouse Point. Large gazebo & 80' dock on an extra wide canal leading to the Hillsboro Inlet!

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3 Bedrooms / 3 Baths

Spacious and updated waterfront pool home.

Private dock, 90' on deep water canal, minutes to the Inlet and overlooking the Yacht Club.

4 Bedrooms / 3 Baths

Spacious Lighthouse Point pool home located on desirable island street. No fixed bridges and minutes to Hillsboro and Boca inlets.

$549,000

$589,000

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4 Bedrooms / 3.5 Baths

Beautiful townhouse just West of A1A near the beach and Marriott Hotel. Private heated pool with water feature and very secure entry gate.

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Corner unit condominium with ocean views, located directly on the sand. Impact windows, garage parking, security and pet friendly!

3 Bedrooms / 2 Baths

Beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 2 car garage in the heart of Lighthouse Point near the Yacht Club! All impact windows/doors.

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Lovely single story home features a large private back yard, entertaining area, pool and a 3 car garage. Private community of only 84 homes.

$409,000

$425,000

2 Bedrooms / 2 Baths

Sea Monarch condo with stunning views of the beach and ocean. 24/7 security doorman, covered parking, move-in ready!

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Move-in ready home, East of US1 in beautiful Lighthouse Point. All impact hurricane windows, large kitchen, room for pool and boat trailer.

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Premier Coastal Showplace w/ 100-ft d/w, directly on No Wake Zone on Lighthouse Point’s Millionaire’s Row, 19,000 sf. of land! Elevator, 3 CG. Covered patio, summer kit, oversize pool.

Most magnificent estate in LHP, direct ICW/1.63 acres w/425/ of waterfront.

Office, elevator, fitness ctr, massive liv areas, pool table rm, sprawling pool, pavilion w/ summer kitchen

3100 NE 46th St, Lighthouse Point Text: T40307661 to 81035

3930 NE 31st Ave, Lighthouse Point

$1,849,000 5BR/3BA

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Lake Placid, close to Hillsboro inlet, 85ft. of deep water w/$200K in recent upgrades marble floors & stairs, new dock & 20K lb. boat lift.

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.

$899,000 4BD/3 BA

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Veneitian Isles home with 90’ deep WF, close to inlet. Split bedroom plan.

Covered patio with pool, fenced in backyard & 2 CG

3750 NE 26th Ave, Lighthouse Point Text: T40387341 to 81035

$899,000 3BR/2.5B A Deepwater home with 85-ft of water. New high-end kitchen, 24’ tile, 2 car garage, salt pool and lush landscaping

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Wonderful Cypress Lake has practical floor plan is perfect for any family. Huge family room & office opens to a covered patio w/ tongue & groove ceiling + pool.

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3801 NE 27th Ave, Lighthouse Point

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$439,000 2BR/2BA Updated villa including impact glass ground floor corner unit in heart of Boca Raton- Spacious, open floorplan w/ garden views Great community

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November through April with limited availability!

Seasonal Members and their family will have access to all Club amenities and activities to include: Dining, social events, youth & family activities, tennis, gym & fitness classes, spa & steam room, marina & boating group, reciprocity with yacht clubs and the Fort Lauderdale Country Club, and more.

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VIVA COLOMBIA

Insider Excursions, Point! Publishing’s new travel startup, brought a group of Lighthouse Point locals on a media trip to Bogota, Colombia. See their photos and share their adventure.

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Lighthouse Point magazine’s editor, Danielle Charbonneau, interviews Bogota native John Murcia in front of the iconic Cathedral of Bogotá in the Candelaria area of the city. Gerson Rodriguez, Jay Petkov and Eddie Monserratt listen while pondering why they just ate Capybara for lunch.

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RESCUE RIDER

Investigative reporter Danielle Charbonneau rode-a-long for 32 hours on emergency rescue calls with Pompano Beach Fire Rescue. She reflects on her experience.

THE ORTHO HOUR Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. William Leone to Discuss Hip and Knee Replacements: Latest Techniques and Care for Improved Results

With more than 28 years of experience, Dr. Leone has earned a reputation as one of the nation’s top orthopedic surgeons for solving complex hip and knee issues.

Ortho Hour is free and open to the public.

Dr. Leone will explain how he combines Great Patient Care with State-of-the-Art Technologies including: • MAKO Rio, a robot that helps to achieve unmatched balance, limb alignment and component positioning for partial knee replacements;

Sister Innocent Conference Center Holy Cross Hospital 4725 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

• the VERASENSE Knee System, incorporates a microcomputer chip with imbedded sensors used during knee replacement surgery to transmit precise information for measuring both the amount and location of pressure in the knee, in order to achieve optimal component alignment and tension in specific ligaments; and

Reservations are recommended and complimentary valet parking will be provided. For reservations, please call 954-351-5886.

• the pelvic alignment level (PAL), which Dr. Leone invented and uses when performing total hip replacements to assure optimal component position and mechanics including desired leg length.

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Happy Snaps

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Creatively Cooking

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Personal Development

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Dining Out

In search of a hobby.

Start the new year off right by attending one of the many fun events happening in and around Lighthouse Point this January, including the Taste of Lighthouse Point, Cool Wheels Car Show, The 29th Annual Nautical Flea Market and more.

City Beat reporter Marie Puleo keeps you up-to-date on city news.

Check out these happy community moments.

Whether it’s football or Netflix, Mrs. Kossenfloffer gives you some ideas for Sunday TV snacks.

Discover the wines of Portugal.

Tackling the most common new year resolution: losing weight.

Superstitions.

What is influencing you?

Do you need a will or trust?

Recovering from recovering.

Restaurant listings.

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This month we feature extra exclusive photos from a trip to Bogota, from a photoshoot with Pompano Beach firemen and of awesome rides at the Cool Wheels Car Show.

On the Cover

Bogota native Lorena Mojica, photographed by Richard Emblin, publisher of the Bogota City News. Location: W Bogota Hotel. Jewelry from Hacienda Santa Barbara.

CORRECTION: Photos for the December edition story on the boat parade should have included photo credit to Nicole McDermott.

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Hobby Along The panic hit me almost immediately.

My fifth grade teacher Mrs. Divine (who was anything but) casually sat on the corner of her desk, pen and pad in hand and announced, “Each one of you will be giving a five minute oral presentation on your hobby. When I call out your name, tell me your hobby.”

What? I didn’t have a hobby. Sure, I liked to throw a baseball against my garage door and imagine I was the first female pitcher for the N.Y. Mets, but I was relatively certain this would not qualify as a hobby. Nor would it provide enough content for even a one minute oral presentation.

Thankfully, my name was toward the end of the alphabet. This fortuitously allowed me time to formulate an answer.

“Golf,” I blurted out when she called my name.

With a slightly smug smile, she glanced up from her notes and asked “Now Susan, you don’t want to be the class clown. Do you?”

Except I did want to be the class clown and furthermore how prseumptive of her to assume I was not a golfer.

Of course she was right, but that’s not the point.

The point is that although I was a sarcastic and hobby-less fifth grader, I was able to think on the spot and satisfy her ridiculous request. Maybe I didn’t have a hobby; but my father did. And it was golf.

Over the weeks that followed, I was able to glean enough information from my dad to fill five minutes.

Everyday two or three of my classmates gave dull and thankfully brief presentations on subjects ranging from stamp collecting to needlepoint.

Finally it was the day of my big show. I lugged in a full set of golf clubs, golf shoes, golf gloves, golf tees, golf balls, divot repair tools and ball markers. I explained the differences between clubs and under what circumstances a golfer might choose each. I touched

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on the history and rules of golf. You get the picture. But there was Mrs. Divine, sitting in the back like a bird eying her prey — waiting for the right moment to cause me to fumble.

“How far do you typically hit the ball?” she asked with a hint of skepticism.

“Well, that would depend on which club I’m using, but I typically hit a 7-iron about 50 yards,” I lied. I had planned ahead. I had never even hit a golf ball, but thanks to my exhaustive research, I knew how far I should be able to hit one.

My mother, who was in the audience that day, was truly entertained. She knew the truth.

Although my presentation was a complete work of fiction, I did learn quite a bit. Firstly, that a little planning can go a long way. I may not have been the avid golfer I presented myself to be, but I did spend a good deal of time preparing. I was so ready that not even a miserable fifth grade teacher could crack me. Secondly, I learned that hobbies can enrich our lives in unexpected ways.

Knit a sweater and you’ll find that you will become more creative, accomplished and of course warmer.

I was reminded of my golf presentation because I find myself in search of a hobby. At first, I thought I might actually venture out and play 18 holes, but I think I am more drawn to the cute outfits and club sandwiches than the actual sport. I considered the piano, but I don’t own one. I used to paint and draw, but that can be so messy.

The truth is I should fill my leisure time with something beyond books and Netflix. In the end, I don’t know what hobby I will choose. I just know that when I find one, I will be less stressed, more interesting, less bored, more patient, challenged and enriched. Basically, I’ll be perfect.

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Taste of Lighthouse Point The Rotary Fund, which is a Charitable Foundation of the Rotary Club of Pompano Beach, is sponsoring the “Taste of Lighthouse Point” again this year on Jan. 15 at the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club from 6 to 9pm.

Some of the community’s favorite restaurants will be in attendance, including: Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, Another Perfect Party Catering, Beachcomber Ocean Grill, Cafe Maxx, Chef Dee’s, Coccadotts Cake Shop, Buffalo Wild Wings, Legends Tavern and Grill, Lighthouse Point Yacht Club, Lito’s Turf and Surf, Nauti Dawg, Papa’s Raw Bar, Sicilian Oven, Spanx the Hog, Baja Cafe, Miami Masala Indian Cuisine, John Knox Village Catering, Brendan’s Pub and Tijuana Taxi.

This year the restaurants are competing for the Best of the Best and the People’s Choice Awards. The event will also include a silent auction, Chinese auction and live auction with a variety of offerings, including a ride on the Goodyear blimp.

WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 15 from 6 to 9pm.

WHERE: The Lighthouse Point Yacht Club, 2701 NE 42nd St., Lighthouse Point COST: Tickets are $50/per person

ABOVE Chris Spieker and Maureen Canada LEFT Sue Nelson, Fred MacLean and Laura MacLean at last year’s Taste of Lighthouse Point.

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29th Annual Nautical Flea Market

Two acres of Pompano Beach Community Park will be overtaken by more than 350 vendors for this annual nautical market, which features new and used gear ranging from scuba equipment, to fishing gear, motors, jet skis, boats, nautical artwork, anchors, antiques and more. Meander the park for great bargains, listen to live steel drums, enjoy a variety of food vendors and grab a cold adult beverage from the Knottie Lounge. The Nautical Flea Market is produced through a partnership of the cities of Lighthouse Point and Pompano Beach. This year’s event is sponsored by Outboard Specialties & Suzuki Marine.

WHEN: Jan. 19 from 8am to 5pm and Jan. 20 from 8am to 3pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Community Park, 850 NE 18 Ave. COST: $5 per person; kids under 10 are free NOTE: No pets will be permitted in the park. Plenty of free parking is available at the park. For more information visit nauticalfleamarket.com or call 954-946-6419.

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Community Events

Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series Competition

The 2019 Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series has arrived. In the first leg of the series, the jackpot is expected to reach $300,000, making it the single largest category payout ever offered in a sailfish tournament. And entry is only $1,000.

LEG 1 - OPERATION SAILFISH: JANUARY 16-20, 2019

Hosted by Sailfish Marina, 98 Lake Drive, Palm Beach Shores Kickoff Party: Wednesday, Jan. 16, 6pm-10pm Take a Hero Fishing Day: Thursday, Jan. 17, 8am-2pm, ceremony starts at 5pm Competition Days: Jan. 18 & 19, 8am-4pm Awards Ceremony: Jan. 20, 11am-1pm

LEG 2 - SAILFISH CHALLENGE: FEBRUARY 20-24, 2019

Kickoff Party: Wednesday, Feb. 20, 6pm-10pm at IGFA Competition Days: Feb. 22 & 23, 8am-4pm

LEG 3 - FINAL SAIL: APRIL 3-7, 2019

Kickoff Party: Wednesday, April 3, 7pm-10pm Competition Days: April 5 & 6, 8am-4pm

For more information visit questforthecrest.com, call 954-725- 4010, or email info@bluewatermovements.com.

Hillsboro Lighthouse Tours

Enjoy a beautiful boat ride down the Intracoastal. Climb to the top for a breathtaking view of the inlet and spend time at the beach.

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 12, 8:30am to 12:30pm. Boat departs every hour on the half-hour to the lighthouse.

WHERE: Boat departs from Sands Harbor Marina, 125 N Riverside Drive, Pompano Beach.

COST: $35/per person, $50/family of four, $50/group of four friends.

RULES: Climbers are required to wear closed-toe footwear (no flip flops or open toed sandals). Children must be at least four feet tall and must be accompanied by an adult. Persons with physical difficulties or health conditions should consider the effort necessary to climb steep and winding stairs.

For more information visit hillsborolighthouse.org.

Sunday Yoga on the Beach in Pompano

Juliana from Yoga4Life Studios teaches yoga by the beach on the patch of artificial turf near the fountains in Pompano Beach. Bring water, a towel and yoga mat. For more information call 754-307-9489 WHEN: Sundays from 9-10am WHERE: Beachside on far east end of Atlantic Blvd. in Pompano Beach COST: By donation

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.

WHEN: Monday - Friday at 6pm; Saturday and Sunday at 5pm.

WHERE: By lifeguard stand #4 on Deerfield Beach (across from fire station 75, 71 S.E. 21st Ave.) COST: Suggested $5 donation

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Community Events

ArtLit is a community celebration of art and literature. This year’s theme is “A Day of Heroes.” The celebration will take over the areas surrounding the Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center with a playful explosion of live chalk art, canvas art, music, virtual reality demonstrations, interactive experiences and fun activities for all ages. This day of artful literary entertainment is the perfect way to celebrate Pompano Beach Library & Cultural Center’s one year birthday.

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 19 from noon to 10pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Library & Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: Free

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“A Broken Chain” Performed By E.N.D. It Broward Human Trafficking Coalition (BHTC) is hosting an annual fundraiser and stage theater production of “Broken Chains” performed by an all-teen cast from E.N.D. It (Everybody’s Not Doing It) on Jan. 26. E.N.D. It is a performance arts group whose aim is to present shows with critical topics relevant to teenagers.

“A Broken Chain” examines teen dating violence. BHTC is a team of leaders from nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies and community groups whose aim is to end human trafficking in Broward County. South Florida is one of the worst areas in the nation for human trafficking.

WHEN: Jan. 26; doors open at 11am;

Saturdays Pompano Beach Green Market

Shop for organic, local produce and browse the artisan market.

Visitors will find the freshest fruits and vegetables, juices, baked goods and other food items, as well as orchids, plants, health-related products, hand-made crafts and culinary products. Plus, starting at 11am, live bands will perform at the open-air stage.

WHEN: Saturdays from 8:30am to 1:30pm 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.).

For more information visit GreenMarketPompanoBeach.com.

show starts at noon WHERE: African American Research Library, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale COST: $10 for teens; $15 pre-sale (tickets can be purchased on EventBrite); $20 per adult at the door For more information visit BHTC.US.

TGIF First Fridays Old Town Untapped

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, fire fountain demonstrations, Odd Breed Wild Ales and a lively crowd will make for a festive evening.

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

COST: Free to attend.

Food and drinks available for purchase.

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Ashanti Cultural Arts will host monthly swing dance classes followed by a jazz concert featuring various jazz artists and bands such as Jessie Jones, Nicole Yarling and George Tandy.

WHEN: Last Fridays of each month from 7 to 10pm.

WHERE: Ali Cultural Arts, 353 Martin Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: $7 admission

Community Events

TGIF - Third Fridays Pompano Food Truck Round Up

The Pompano Food Truck Round Up has moved to its new location in Old Town. Join for an evening of food trucks (there’s over 15 to choose from), 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., Pompano Beach (near the corner of Dixie and Atlantic Blvds.).

Lyrics Lab at BaCA

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.

WHEN: First & Third Wednesdays from 8-11pm WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts (41 NE First St., Pompano Beach) COST: $10

Odd Breed Brew 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 their brews.

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

Pompano Beach’s Music Under the Stars

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy some live music under the stars. January’s featured band is Big City Dogs, a classic rock band.

WHEN: Friday, Jan. 11 at 7pm WHERE: The Great Lawn, corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvds., Pompano Beach COST: Free

Lunch with Art

Nourish your creative side. Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA) invites you every Wednesday to bring your lunch and sit down for an hour in the galleries amongst art and artists. Each week will vary with something different — special guests, artist speakers, simple hands-on activities, or just a calm break. If you don’t have your own lunch, Blooming Bean Coffee located on the first floor of BaCA has coffee and small snacks for purchase.

WHEN: Every Wednesday from 12:15 to 1:15pm WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach COST: Free

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Community Events

Cool Wheels Car Show

The Youth Auto Training Center (YATC) Cool Wheels Car Show is back and bigger than ever. On Sunday, Jan. 27, car enthusiasts can visit Quiet Waters Park (Bald Eagle Shelter) to see more than 600 fantastic show cars and...

• Bid on a great selection of silent auction prizes • Participate in a raffle and 50/50 drawing. All proceeds support YATC. • Visit vendor booths and sample delicious food offerings from 13 different food trucks • Watch presentations by the Broward Sheriff’s Office SWAT and K-9 teams • Paint a fire truck, courtesy of Deerfield Beach Fire Rescue • Listen to music from three DJs: Eugene, Rockin’ Rich and Scott the Music Man; plus a live performance from Solid Brass, an eight-piece rock ’n’ roll tribute band.

Terry Routley, Executive Director Youth Automotive Training Center; Lauren Fyke, JM Family Enterprises; Jerry Cook and Rob Christie

WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 27 from 10am to 4pm.

WHERE: Quiet Waters Park (Bald Eagle Shelter), 401 Powerline

Rd., Deerfield Beach COST: The park has an entrance fee of $1.50/per person; car show is free.

If you would like to display your cool car, visit yatc.org for more information.

As a Matter of Black EXHIBIT AND OPENING RECEPTION

Beach Sounds Concert Series Deerfield Beach’s 2018 Beach Sounds Concert Series is almost over. The three-concert series has only one concert left on Friday, Jan 4. from 7 to 8:30pm. The Polar Boys — a band that is influenced by the Beatles, the Beach Boys, John Mayer, Billy Joel and Hippocampus — will perform. The concert will take place at the Main Beach Parking Lot in Deerfield Beach. Music lovers are invited to bring their blankets and chairs to enjoy the free show.

Please note: Ocean Way from SE First St. to SE Second Street, along with the front, beachside portion of the Main Beach Parking Lot, will close from 6 to 9:30pm to accommodate concertgoers. For more information visit dfb.city/beachsounds.

WHEN: Friday, Jan 4. from 7 to 8:30pm.

WHERE: The concert will take place at the Main Beach Parking Lot in Deerfield Beach (149 SE 21st Avenue).

COST: Free

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A table installation is included as part of the exhibit and utilized as an interactive art piece during the opening reception.

WHEN: Opening reception is Jan. 4 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm and includes dinner reception from a local Pompano Beach chef and a Q&A with the artist. The exhibit runs through Feb. 23.

WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach COST: Free.

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City Beat

BY MARIE PULEO

Upscale Renovations at The Shoppes Of Beacon Light Are on the Horizon Plans for a makeover of The Shoppes at Beacon Light took another step forward last month when the Planning and Zoning Board approved a site plan for the project. The Community Appearance Board gave its approval in August.

The exterior renovations that were approved include new colors, textures, and lighting that will create a more contemporary look for the shopping center, located at the northeast corner of Federal Highway and NE 24th Street. The addition of new outdoor dining areas was also approved.

“A retail property like Beacon Light should be refreshed every 20 years, and we are at that point,” said Michael Colon, the developer of the shopping center. “We’re trying to take the property in a whole new direction for the next 20 years.”

The concept is to provide the type of modern environment that consumers and retailers want today, which includes indoor-outdoor dining and bold color palettes, Colon said.

“There’s a lot of work that still needs to be done to make this a reality,” said Colon. “It’s a work in progress.”

Under the approved site plan, the developer can extend the outdoor dining area in front of Offerdahl’s restaurant to the Ginger Sushi/Thai Express restaurant, which is scheduled to open in mid2019. The outdoor dining area in front of the recently completed new section of the Sicilian Oven restaurant can be expanded and shaded by a canvas awning. As both of these dining areas are adjacent to Federal Highway, they would be situated behind a 2-foot-high garden wall that serves as a safety barrier.

The plan is to add new outdoor dining areas in front of Fetta Republic restaurant and Lito’s Turf and Surf. They would be shaded by umbrellas and protected from vehicles by bollards, or short posts.

Each outdoor dining area would be an “enclave” surrounded by landscaping. These eating terraces would be created on sand-set pavers, and would seat about 20 people each.

The idea is to make the shopping center more walkable and urban by creating “nodes of interest” where people can stop to enjoy an outdoor dining experience. They are meant to give customers another reason to walk around and explore the various opportunities at the center, said Colon.

The shopping center will be repainted, and the Community Appearance Board has approved a bold application of contrasting earth-toned colors, which is a departure from the current

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salmon and green color scheme. There will be a move away from monochromatic signage, which Colon said is outdated.

Decorative panels with abstract, laser-cut patterns that are accentuated with backlighting are planned for some of the architectural elements.

“The artistic features we are adding at Beacon Light will enhance the upscale image of the shopping center,” said Colon.

The last time the shopping center underwent major renovation was in 1999, when façade and landscaping improvements were made and a Publix was added. In 2002, the building adjacent to Publix was added. It is currently occupied by a preschool. A few years ago, the old Dairy Queen, a stand-alone building fronting Federal Highway, was torn down so the north building of the shopping center could be extended. The new space was occupied by Menchie’s frozen yogurt shop, but recently became the lounge area of the expanded Sicilian Oven.

The shopping center dates back to the 1960s. In 1997, it was purchased by Beacon Light Partners, which is headed by Colon, and the name was changed from Beacon Light Shopping Center to The Shoppes at Beacon Light.

The upcoming renovation work is anticipated to begin this summer, and should take 3-4 months to complete.

“Beacon Light is Lighthouse Point’s upscale boutique retail opportunity, and we want it to remain that way for the next 20 years,” said Colon.

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City Beat

BY MARIE PULEO

City Continues to Move Forward with Bond Issue Process City officials are continuing to follow steps in the process that will lead to obtaining funds from the $16.5 million bond issue that the Lighthouse Point electorate approved in the Nov. 6, 2018 election by a vote of 3,437 in favor of the bonds, and 1,835 against the bonds.

At its Nov. 27 meeting, the City Commission approved a resolution that authorized a loan in an amount not to exceed $16.5 million and approved the form and execution of a loan agreement with the Florida Municipal Loan Council. The resolution also authorized the filing of a Validation Action in Broward County Circuit Court, which is a statutory requirement for the issuance of General Obligation bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

The City filed what is known as a ‘Validation Complaint’ in Broward County Circuit Court on Dec. 7, according to City Attorney Michael Cirullo. The Court’s task in bond validation is to determine whether the City has legal authority to issue the bonds, whether the purpose of the bonds is legal, and whether the issuance of the bonds

The court’s task in bond validation is to determine whether the City has legal authority to issue the bonds, whether the purpose of the bonds is legal, and whether the issuance of the bonds complies with the requirements of law complies with the requirements of law.

The assigned judge reviews the complaint, and then issues an ‘Order to Show Cause,’ which is served on the Broward County State Attorney, who will represent the public (state, tax payers), and must show cause why the bonds should not be validated. The order sets a hearing date and provides for responses to the complaint, if any, to be provided to the Court.

The ‘show cause’ order has to be published in a newspaper of general circulation so that notice is provided should anyone want to file something in the case. The hearing must take place at least 20 days after the notice is published. At the hearing, the judge reviews documentation

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provided by the City and any responses received in relation to the order. Lighthouse Point’s city attorney and bond counsel will handle the validation proceedings.

The mayor or city manager, city clerk and finance director will appear as witnesses on behalf of the City.

Documentation that needs to be presented at the hearing includes the City’s charter; an executed copy of the resolution adopted by the City Commission on May 22, 2018 approving the bond referendum; a copy of the minutes from the May 22, 2018 City Commission meeting; certified referendum results from the Broward County Supervisor of Elections; a copy of a bond referendum sample ballot that was advertised in the Sun Sentinel; and a copy of the ‘publisher’s affidavit’ that the advertisement was published in the Sun Sentinel.

The judge will then issue an order to validate the bonds, or not. If the order validates the bonds, the City must wait for the appeal period to expire, which is 30 days from the date the order was issued. If there were any validation appeals, they would go directly to the Supreme Court of Florida. After the appeal period expires, the City can then issue the bonds, with all costs associated with the validation and the issuance being paid from the loan proceeds.

The bond validation process in circuit court takes approximately four months to complete.

In the meantime, the City’s finance director and city attorney are coordinating with the Florida Municipal Loan Council to secure the issuance of bond funds. Through the bond program, the Florida Municipal Loan Council coordinates all parties and handles all administration.

This month, the City plans to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the selection of a Project Manager, who will serve as the City’s representative for all construction activities related to the projects that will be carried out with the bond proceeds. Soon after, an RFQ will be issued for the hiring of an architect, followed by an RFQ for a contractor.

Lighthouse Point Yacht Club Update

At its Dec. 4 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Board reviewed an application submitted by Terry Paterson, the developer of the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club, for a land use plan amendment to change a portion of the yacht club property from “commercial recreation” to “multifamily” residential in order to build 33 three-story luxury townhomes, the sale of which would subsidize a new state-of-theart yacht club facility.

Michele Mellgren, who provides planning services to the City, explained the areas in which the yacht club redevelopment plan is not compliant with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

She pointed out that the current building is set to the rear of the property and the new proposal would bring the buildings to the front of the site, reducing the physical and visual buffer. In addition, the density of the surrounding area is 3-5 units per acre and the applicant is proposing 11 units per acre.

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City Beat

BY MARIE PULEO

Lighthouse Point Commercial Properties Attract Investors

Three adjacent commercial properties, located along Federal Highway in Lighthouse Point, between NE 29th Street and NE 33rd Street, were purchased from three separate sellers within a five-month period last year, for an amount totaling $15 million.

Last June, the building that used to be a Gordon Food Service store, located at 3260 N. Federal Highway in Lighthouse Point, was purchased by Litefoot, LLC for $4.3 million. The building is set become a Harbor Freight Tools store, which is anticipated to open by mid-2019.

In August, the Eldorado Building, which is just south of the future Harbor Freight Tools store, was purchased by Cadirrac, LLC for $3.6 million. Then in November, the retail center known as 3110 Plaza, which is just south of the Eldorado Building, and counts BurgerFi restaurant among its tenants, was purchased by Elmore Moose, LLC for $7 million.

All three entities that purchased the properties are affiliates of Bark Management, a Boca Raton-based real estate investment company. The opportunity to acquire all three properties came together at the right time, said a representative of the company. Altogether, the properties consist of 6.6 acres.

“There are no plans to combine the properties and do one large project on them,” he said.

“They’re going to operate as is, and will be improved over the course of time.”

The plan is to keep Harbor Freight Tools as a long-term tenant, and to find tenants to fill the available spaces at the 3110 Plaza and the Eldorado Building.

“We will be working to draw in new tenants that are good for the area, and that the people of Lighthouse Point will enjoy,” said the representative.

Harbor Freight Tools is a discount tool and equipment retailer, that offers automotive tools, air and power tools, shop equipment, hand tools and generators. Founded 41 years ago, the company currently has about 1,000 stores nationwide.

“They are a growing company and they’re focusing on filling voids where there isn’t an operating tool supplier, and this is one of them,” the representative said.

The vision is to run the three properties with “the mindset of a local operator.” Property management and leasing will be handled internally by Bark Management, so “it’s going to be a homegrown approach to ensure that the properties are run the best way possible.”

While there are currently no specific plans in place, the new owners hope to eventually carry out upgrades on the properties.

The Lighthouse Point properties were attractive to Bark Management because “there are a lot of great things going on in the area and we want to be a part of it,” said the company’s representative.

A fourth commercial property, the Bateman, Gordon & Sands building located immediately south of the other three properties, was purchased for $2.5 million in November

by HSN Ventures, LLC, which is not affiliated with Bark Management. Bateman, Gordon & Sands traded hands and the new owner of the business bought the building as well.

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All members of the Board were in favor of residential units, however, they agreed that 11 units per acre is too high a density and not compatible with the area.

They said they did not want to approve 11 units per acre as identified in the proposed Land Use Plan Amendment, only to have it become a point of contention later.

At Toothaker’s request, the Board made a motion to continue the application to the Feb. 5 meeting. The motion passed unanimously, with the condition that the applicant works with staff and submits a different proposal for them to review.

During the public hearing portion of the meeting, a number of residents spoke in favor of the project. Others expressed concern about density and an increase in traffic and parking issues.

One resident, who has been a member of the club for 21 years, said he would like to see the club improve, but “the density requested is impossible for that site.”

“It’s like a size 11 foot trying to squeeze into a size 5 shoe,” he said.

Once the Board votes on the land use plan amendment, it will go before the City Commission, and then be transmitted to the Broward County Planning Council and the Broward County Commission. It will eventually come back to the City Commission for a second and final vote.

According to Toothaker, the process for the land use plan amendment will take approximately six months.

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City Beat

BY MARIE PULEO

City Commission Adopts New Ordinance for Boat Docks On Intracoastal

variances submitted by property owners for the reconstruction of docks adjacent to properties that border the Intracoastal Waterway, all of which had been previously permitted by the City at the time of original construction, often over 15-20 years ago.

However, when the property owner submitted a building permit application for the dock repair or reconstruction, they were advised that the dock did not meet the City’s code, and a variance would be required.

The code only allows for a dock to extend into the water a maximum of 10 feet out from the property line, including the seawall, The code only allows for a dock to extend into the on waterways over 100 feet wide, as in the case of the Intracoastal. water a maximum of 10 feet out from the property However, in the Intracoastal, the line, including the seawall, on waterways over 100 feet water is generally shallow next to wide, as in the case of the Intracoastal. However, in the the seawall, so it’s necessary go Intracoastal, the water is generally shallow next to the out further than 10 feet to reach water deep enough to dock a boat. seawall, so it’s necessary go out further than 10 feet to Since, the code doesn’t allow that, a reach water deep enough to dock a boat. variance, or permission, is needed from the Planning and Zoning Board. Owners of docks that meet the conditions The new ordinance was initiated by the provided for in the new ordinance will not need to Planning and Zoning Board, because, over the go through that process. past year, it reviewed several applications for At its meeting on Nov. 27, the City Commission adopted an ordinance that allows the City to issue a building permit for the reconstruction or repair of a dock adjacent to property bordering the Intracoastal Waterway without requiring the applicant to obtain a variance from the Planning and Zoning Board, if the City previously issued a permit without a variance and the property owner had approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and if the reconstruction or repair of the dock will be in the same configuration as the previously approved dock.

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January 19th and 20th at the Community Park

on Federal Highway, between NE 6th and NE 10th Streets

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Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Admission is $5 per person; and kids under 10 are free.

Due to park regulations, no pets are permitted.

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The beginnings of the Nautical Flea Market

The Nautical Flea Market has been a popular community event for the past 29 years. The City of Lighthouse Point has over 18 miles of waterways and is located in close proximity to the Hillsboro Inlet, making it a boaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paradise. This also makes Lighthouse Point the perfect location to host a nautical themed flea market.

In 1990 the annual Nautical Flea Market made its humble beginning as a fundraising event for the local youth pram fleet. Prams, which are small wooden boats, gave the local children a chance to experience sailing on their own. The inaugural Nautical Flea Market was organized by the Lighthouse Point Waterway Committee (now known as the Marine Advisory Board) and was headed

by Lighthouse Point residents Talle Hasis and Mark Snyder. This first event was a huge success with sixty vendors setting up their displays at Dan Witt Park.

In 1996 the event was moved from its original location at Dan Witt Park to a vacant lot on the west side of the Lighthouse Point Marina. It was held at this location for two years until the property was developed into the residential community now known as Tillotson Square. Since there were no other available sites in Lighthouse Point large enough to host this popular event, an agreement was made with the City of Pompano Beach to co-host the Nautical Flea Market. The community park, located on Federal Highway between NE

1993

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Pictured from left to right: Irwin Fox, Mark Matzok, Arlene Loesel, Mark Snyder and Dorothy Maggie.

Nautical Flea Market made its humble beginning as a fundraising event for the local youth pram fleet.

6th and 10th Streets provided the perfect venue for this growing event.

Fast forwarding to 2019, the Nautical Flea Market now hosts over 300 vendor spaces along with approximately 60 boats for sale. The community park venue allows vendors to be located on a pathway covering the entire park.

Visitors can stroll along the winding pathway and shop for all types of new and used boat parts, fishing gear, scuba gear, clothing, sunglasses, jewelry, nautical themed artwork and more. Local boat dealers and private sellers will also be in attendance with various sized boats, jet skis and kayaks.

The action starts in the days leading up to the event with the Lighthouse Point Public Works crew and local resident volunteers taking on the task of measuring and lining out the 300+ vendor spaces throughout the park. The same group of staff and volunteers have been working on this event for years and as a result are able to set up the entire park in just two days! Then, the Friday morning before the event, gates open for the anxious and excited vendors to â&#x20AC;&#x153;move inâ&#x20AC;? and set up their spaces for the weekend! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quite an impressive feat.

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by Outboard Specialties & Suzuki Marine. Outboard Specialties, a local Pompano Beach based business, is proud to be one of the largest Suzuki dealers in the world. Be sure to stop by and say hello to the owners, Mike and Mike!

Numerous vendors continue to return to the Nautical Flea Market year after year.

Favorites including Dolphin Mooring Whips, Chaos Rods, Boat Kings, Connelly Fishing, Dixie Divers, Krazy James Books, Lighthouse Fuel Filtration, Atlantic Boat Brokers, The Boat House, Bargain Water Sports, and the Miami Springs Powerboat Club will all be on hand at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event with lots of bargains.

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Join us at the community park, located on US1 (Federal Highway) between NE 10th Street and NE 6th Street

years Nautical Flea Market will be a “carry out” service offered by the local Boy Scout Troop. They will have golf carts and wagons on hand to assist shoppers with getting their great finds out to their vehicles. These Boy Scouts work hard for their tips!

Take a break from your shopping and listen to the relaxing island sounds of Bob, the steel drum player, Enjoy a cold drink at the Knottie Lounge and have lunch at one of the various food trucks, grills and BBQ stands located throughout the park. We haven’t forgotten about the youngsters either! They will enjoy learning to fish in the kid’s activity area sponsored by Chaos Rods.

This year’s Nautical Flea Market is being held the weekend of January 19th and 20th. Hours for the event are Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Admission is $5 per person; and kids under 10 are free. Due to park regulations, no pets are permitted.

There is plenty of free parking in the numerous parking lots surrounding the event. Thank you to the local Civil Air Patrol for spending their weekend managing the parking lots.

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TRYING NEW WINES SOMETIMES REQUIRES A LEAP OF FAITH. WINES FROM PORTUGAL CAN BE LIKE THAT. MANY WINE DRINKERS KNOW ABOUT PORT, THE USUALLY SWEET, delicious, fortified wine for which Portugal is famous. Fewer are familiar with Portugal’s wide assortment of red and white table wines. Even if you find where your wine store has shelved these treasures (likely not with Port), it’s fair to ask, “Why bother when I can buy something I know I’ll like?”

Well…three reasons: Portuguese table wines provide impressive quality and great value. The other: Intrigue.

Portugal imports dozens of quality table wines that retail in the $5-$60 range. Due in part to Portugal’s lower cost economy, wines of comparable quality from California, Italy and other places often cost considerably more. In addition, Portuguese wines can be very unique. They’re often made from grapes that grow in few other places outside Portugal and offer lip-smacking combinations of vibrant and distinctive flavors. In fact, Portugal has 14 different wine regions that grow over 250 grape varieties, with grape cultivation dating back 2,500 years to pre-Roman times.

12 of the wine regions cover large stretches of Portugal’s Iberian Peninsula mainland from its Atlantic coast to its Spanish border.

The other two regions are the Azores and Madeira islands. The mainland lies entirely in ideal latitudes for cultivating grapes, much like California’s wine regions. Like California, Portugal has multiple mountain, river valley and other terrains along with cool, warm and hot microclimates that lend variety to its wines. It

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helps, too, that Portugal’s winemakers are highly skilled and motivated, producing wines consumers everywhere will enjoy.

But there’s a rub. When you’ve found the aisle with Portuguese wines, it can be confusing figuring out what to buy. The grape type may not be on the front label, and when it is, the grape name may be unfamiliar, such as white Loureiro and Gouveio and red Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz (a.k.a Spanish Tempranillo).

When most of us go wine shopping, we often have a grape name or two in mind, like chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, malbec or shiraz, which are usually on the front labels. If a wine is from a popular region, say a red from Burgundy in France, we can be pretty sure the wine is pinot noir, or mainly cabernet or merlot if it’s from Bordeaux. We get comfortable with such wines, because they have predictable characteristics we like and associate with their names.

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With these and other Portuguese wine experiences in mind, including a trip to Portugal earlier this year, I recently sampled a number of wines from several different regions and developed some buying suggestions. Among the wines I tasted were later vintages of the Esporão Riserva and Porca de Murça wines along with a few whites from the Vinho Verde region in Portugal’s cool north and other reds from the warmer Douro, Dao and Tejo regions in central Portugal. Among the reds were two exceptional wines from prominent producers.

Picking Portuguese Wines

To get more familiar with Portuguese wine, consider these suggestions and clues to regional differences: Look initially for wines from the Vinho Verde, Douro, Dão, and Alentejo regions. These names appear on the front label.

Select bottles with the DOC (Denomination of Origin Control) designation on the front or back label. These wines meet Portugal’s highest wine production standards for the region. Also consider wines with a VR (Vinho Regional), which means they meet strict region standards, even though the grapes used were grown outside DOC areas.

Look for quality Quinta (vineyard) or producer names.

See the names mentioned below, or ask a knowledgeable salesperson for advice or strong wine ratings (86 or better) from Wine Spectator, Parker Wine Advocate or other credible sources. Note, many top Port houses also make quality red and white table wines.

Note the grape varieties for reference. Look on the back label if they’re not on the front. As with more familiar wines, they’ll eventually give you clues about how they’ll likely taste. Some may be blends of multiple grape varieties. Portuguese winemakers are masters at blending, producing that can surprise with their power or subtlety, beauty and range of flavors and smells.

Vinho Verde

Vinho Verde, in Portugal’s cool, far north Minho province, is best known for its pale, greenish yellow light, dry, fragrantly fruity wines. Many sell for under $10. The grape name or blend is frequently on the front label. You’ll likely see Alvarinho (similar to Spanish Albarino) and Loureiro. Good ones are light, dry, fragrant,

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crisp and refreshing and have citrus, peach and other flavors.

Some Alvarinho and other Vinho Verde wines have mild spritz. All these wines are good with salads, raw or cooked seafood as well as curries and Asian food. Some notable producers include Agrimota, Ameal, Anselmo Mendes, Aveleda, Azevedo, Ramos, and Soalheiro.

Douro

The Douro Valley is Portugal’s best known wine region, home to Port and most of Portugal’s highest quality table wines. It’s also a beautiful and increasingly popular tourist destination. Douro white wines tend to be light but more robust and expensive than Vinho Verde whites. Reds are flavorful and typically full-bodied, though they can be light and easy-drinking, like Porce de Murca.

The wines I tasted for this article were stunning, robust and beguiling wines, much like excellent French Bordeaux but at lower prices. Two like that I tasted were Lemos & Van Zeller’s 2013 Quinta Vale d. Maria Douro ($29-45) and Esporao’s 2012 Quinta dos Murças Riserva ($28-35). Both were well-crafted blends of high quality Touriga Nacional, Tinto Roriz and numerous other grapes, fine-tuned to give each wine wonderful color, structure, balance and distinctive flavors, such as blackberry, cherry, chocolate and spice. Although these characteristics can sometimes be experienced in less expensive Douro wines, there’s a reason the best wines usually cost more. Some leading producers, in addition to the above names, are: Carm, Chryseia, Delaforce, Dourum, Quinta dos Carvalhas, Quinta Do Crasto, Quinta do Vale Meao, Quinta do Vallado, Niepoort, and Real Companhia Velhla,

Alentejo

The Alentejo region is a vast area in central Portugal that is warmer than the regions in the north. It produces an abundance of wines made from a wide variety of grapes. It’s whites, like the white Esporão Riserva I mentioned, lean toward the taste of medium-weight chardonney wines with lemon, apricot, tropical fruit and toasty flavors. Some can be lush and creamy. The best Alentejo red wines are generous, full-bodied blends that often have bright cherry and spice flavors. The wines seem to go with many foods. Aside from Herdade do Esporao, other good producers are Agricola, Cortes de Cima, Herdade do Peso, Ramos, and Susana Esteban, among others.

Dao

The Dao region is mountainous with beautiful isolated valleys and produces mainly modestly priced red wines that are pleasant, full-bodied and full of berry fruit flavors. They often feature blends with Touriga Nacional grapes that impart the unmistakable blackberry flavors in many Portuguese wines. Some important names you might see are Cabriz, Casa Americo and Casa de Santar. Y So take the leap and try some Portuguese wine! Next time, I’ll write about Shiraz, the popular Australian version of French and California Syrah. In the meantime, send us your comments or questions.

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Weight Problems Stem from the Mind, Not Just the Body.

BY DR. JILL SELBACH IT IS THE START OF THE NEW YEAR. THIS IS THE TIME PEOPLE SET OUT TO MAKE CHANGES. ONE OF THE MOST COMMON COMMITMENTS PEOPLE MAKE AT THIS TIME OF YEAR IS TO LOSE WEIGHT. As of 2017 more than one-third of adults in the United States are considered obese; 36.5 percent of adults are obese.

Another 32.5 percent of American adults are overweight. So, in total, more than two-thirds of adults in our country are overweight or obese. One in six children in the U.S. are obese.

In children ages 2 to 19, 17 percent are obese, equaling more than 12.7 million. Even one in eight preschoolers are obese.

Over 60 chronic diseases are linked to being obese including type two diabetes, stroke, cancer and heart disease. Obesity is one of the top five causes of death globally with more than 2.8 million deaths attributed to this condition. It ranks up there with high blood pressure, tobacco use, high blood glucose and physical inactivity. Americans pay $147 billion dollars a year due to obesity; and if you are obese your medical costs are $1,429 higher than those of typical body mass.

With these statistics it is no wonder that the weight loss industry was a $64 billion industry in 2014. As Americans we want a quick fix for most everything. In the 1950’s surgical weight loss procedures emerged. Today more than 200,000 metabolic and bariatric surgeries are performed each year.

Many people focus solely on obesity’s physical component, but obesity often stems from psychological issues. These issues exacerbate the battle with weight control. Food in society is the basis of social gatherings, special occasions and events. Eating is no longer just about providing nourishment to survive, it is about feeding emotions.

People sooth negative emotions such as stress, anxiety or mood disorders with food. Hence the term, “comfort food.” High calorie, high fat, high salt, or sugary food have been shown to trigger the reward system in the brain. This pleasure, however, is short lived and creates a vicious cycle of overeating to avoid unpleasant feelings, including the guilt produced by overeating. Very often anxiety and mood disorders go undiagnosed in overweight and obese individuals.

It is important to look at psychological, behavioral and physiological components of obesity. The psychological aspects of obesity are so important that the National Institutes of Health

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recommends psychological assessments and interventions as a part of a multidisciplinary approach to treating obesity. Most obese individuals have tried many times to exercise and diet to decrease their weight with little success. Looking at patterns and devising strategies to change these patterns often aids people in losing weight.

If you are struggling to lose weight or change your eating habits, look at the behaviors you pair with eating. For instance, every night you watch Jeopardy and eat chips and dip. After a while, that Jeopardy theme song makes you think of chips and dip and you run to the kitchen to get it before the questions start.

These associations need to be broken. Change your patterns so that these triggers are no longer prompting the problematic behavior.

Our thoughts influence our feelings and our behaviors. A clinician who practices cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) can be helpful in the guidance of changing thoughts, which in turn change feelings. In this type of therapy lifestyle changes can be incorporated, coping skills for dealing with stress learned and problem solving skills implemented.

I have seen many people commit to themselves to make these changes. They have improved their thought patterns, feelings and behaviors. Y Dr. Jill Selbach is a licensed clinical psychologist. For more information visit drjillselbach.com or call 954-618-8412.

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BY CRAIG HALEY

AS I LOOK BACK AT WHAT A GREAT YEAR 2018 WAS, AND I START SETTING MY GOALS AND MAKING MY PLANS FOR 2019, I AM REMINDED OF A QUOTE BY THE LEGENDARY LATE AUTHOR, CHARLIE “TREMENDOUS” JONES. THE QUOTE IS… “You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read.”

When you truly think about that statement, you have to agree with it 100 percent. The people you surround yourself with has a huge impact on the person you will become. When you hang around whiners, complainers and overall pessimistic people, you can’t help but feel less motivated to make great things happen.

There is story of the crabs in the bucket. The crabs should be able to escape but they can’t because they keep pulling each other down.

That’s what happens when you hang around the wrong people.

As I take inventory of the people I am surrounded by, I have to count my blessings because they are incredible people. They motivate me, inspire me and help me grow to the next level.

I have a friend that I train with nearly every day who is this type of person. We got our black belts in karate together back in 1990 in Syracuse, NY. I moved to South Florida in 2003 to open Elite Force Martial Arts. He moved to Florida around 2010.

We re-connected and started training in jiujitsu together. His name is Bill Storm.

Bill is one of those extremely optimistic, positive people who takes a lot of action toward his goals. He lives by the philosophy of, “Don’t wait. Create!” He’s the type of guy that doesn’t wait to see what happens. He goes out and creates what he wants. When things get tough, he honors the struggle, brings the joy and keeps moving forward.

Because of his mindset, he has built a very successful digital marketing business with Click Funnels, he is in great shape and has a wonderful family.

Who are you hanging around? Who is influencing you?

Next, let’s focus on the books you read. I saw a statistic by Jim Kwik, renowned brain coach, that the average American reads

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only two to three books in an entire year, yet the average CEO reads four to five books per month. Wow! I was fortunate to have a mentor early in life influence me to start reading personal development books every morning to get my mindset right for the day. He said all leaders, are great readers.

I can’t even begin to explain the impact this has had on my positive attitude, daily habits and the actions I take.

Some of my favorite books are: • “The Compound Effect” by Darren Hardy • “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill • “High Performance Habits” by Brendon Burchard • “Millionaire Success Habits” by Dean Graziosi • “The Go-Giver series” by Bob Burg and John David Mann • “The 10X Rule” by Grant Cardone I think of reading as doing mental push-ups. We need to strengthen our bodies with exercise, and we need to strengthen our mind with reading. I am doing my best to instill the reading habit in my daughter at an early age, so she falls in love with reading the way I have.

Want to be a better reader? Here are a couple strategies to consider: 1. Schedule time everyday to read. I schedule 20-30 minutes every morning to read. When it’s in the calendar, it gets done.

Make an appointment with yourself. You wouldn’t blow off a doctor’s appointment or an appointment with your child’s teacher, would you?

2. Eliminate distractions. Go to a quiet room, go to the beach, or somewhere you can focus.

3. Treat your book like a workbook. Take notes, highlight in it, dog ear pages, etc. Don’t think about getting through the book, instead think, what can I get from this book? Big difference!

4. Be patient. It will take time to build your reading muscles if you are not in the habit. Start slow and you will improve over time.

5. Use NET time, meaning NO EXTRA TIME. Listen to an audio book while you drive, exercise, walk the dog, etc. You can kill two birds with one stone!

I wish you success, happiness and abundance in 2019. Let’s go out there and crush it. The best is yet to come! Y Master Shihan Craig Haley is the Seventh Degree Black Belt instructor at Elite Force Martial Arts, eliteforcemartialarts.com.

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Tidbits & Trivia

Superstitions THERE ARE MYRIAD “OLD WIVES TALES”, SOME OF WHICH CONTAIN A KERNEL OF TRUTH. HERE ARE THE ONES YOU NEED TO KNOW, WITH SOME UPDATES: “It is bad luck to see an owl in the sunlight.” It is worse luck to see a Burmese python in your bathtub.

“Lettuce promotes child-bearing if eaten by young women”, unless it’s romaine lettuce containing e-coli, in which case it promotes something entirely different.

“You must get out of bed on the same side you got in or you will have bad luck.” This is especially true if one side of the bed is against the wall.

“The sound of bells drives away demons because they’re afraid of the loud noise.” A leaf-blower works even better. When was the last time you saw a demon in Florida? ( politicians excluded) “It is very lucky to meet a chimney sweep by chance.” It is not so lucky if you meet one on the ‘eharmony’ dating site.

“Cows lifting their tails is a sure sign that rain is coming.” Well, maybe not rain, but something is coming.

“Rosemary planted by the doorstep will keep witches away.”

Poison ivy planted by the doorstep will keep everyone away.

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BY JAMES TERLIZZI

“If your nose itches someone is coming to see you. If it’s the right nostril the visitor will be female, if the left, male.” If both nostrils itch it will be Jehovah’s Witnesses.

“It is bad luck to open an umbrella inside the house.” It is also bad luck to open an umbrella inside an MRI machine.

“If you blow out all the candles on your birthday cake with the first puff you will get your wish.” Your guests will each get a slice of cake with your DNA all over it.

“Seeing an ambulance is very unlucky unless you hold your breath until you see a black or brown dog.” If you’re inside the ambulance, hold your breath until you see someone in a white lab coat.

“Hold your breath when driving past a cemetery or you may breathe in the spirit of someone buried there recently.”

I also advise that you hold your breath when driving past the Broward landfill or you may breathe in something worse than a spirit.

“To determine your future set fire to some strands of your hair. If they burn brightly you will have a long life.” It is recommended that you cut off the hair before torching it, or the long life proviso may not apply.

“Reading in dim light or sitting too close to the TV damages your eyes.”

This has been proven false. However, rubbing your eyes with steel wool will have a deleterious effect.

“Knuckle cracking causes arthritis.” This, too, is false, unless it is a guy named Luca Brazzi who is cracking your knuckles.

“If you make a wish while throwing a coin into a well or fountain, your wish will come true.” If you mail an envelope full of cash to me, my wish will come true.

“If you have 13 letters in your name you will have the devil’s luck.” Serial killers Jeffrey Dahmer. Jack The Ripper, Theodore Bundy, Charles Manson and Albert DeSalvo all have 13 letters.

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The Differences Between a Will and a Revocable Living Trust?

BY MARTIN ZEVIN, ATTORNEY MANY PEOPLE MISTAKENLY BELIEVE THAT, IF THEY HAVE EXECUTED A FLORIDA WILL, PROBATE WILL BE AVOIDED WHEN THEY PASS AWAY. THIS IS NOT TRUE. In Florida, an estate will go into probate when a person owns any property in his or her name alone without named beneficiaries. For example, if your spouse is deceased and the deed to your home is in both of your names, that home will have to go through the probate process in court when you die. Likewise, if you have a brokerage account or bank account in your name alone with no one named as payable on death, that asset will also need to be probated upon your death.

The main purpose of a will is to designate who you want to get certain assets when you die. If you die without a will in Florida, the law will still require probate of your assets and your beneficiaries will be based on your closest living blood relatives. Florida Law provides for an order of priority of blood relatives if someone dies without a will. If you are a Florida resident and own real estate in another state, it is likely that two probates will be required: a primary probate in Florida and a secondary probate (known as an ancillary proceeding) in the state where the property is located.

With cash assets such as bank accounts, CD’s, brokerage accounts, annuities, life insurance policies, etc. you can avoid probate by designating one or more beneficiaries on the account. These beneficiaries will be entitled to the proceeds of that account upon your death, regardless of whether you have a will or what you may have indicated in the will; in other words, the designation of a beneficiary in a specific account takes precedence over anything stated in a will. The will will only apply to those assets where there are no designated beneficiaries (or if the beneficiaries have died before you).

Therefore, one of the primary reasons that many clients choose to create a revocable living trust is to avoid probate on all of their assets, particularly their home and any other real estate. I have many clients who own their primary home in Florida and a vacation home in another state. We create a revocable living trust in Florida and also prepare a quit claim deed to transfer the Florida property into the trust. An attorney in the other state can then prepare a deed transferring that property into the Florida Trust. This legal work will avoid probate in both states and allow

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for quick and easy sale or distribution of the properties.

Some people choose to avoid probate by putting their intended beneficiary of property on a deed, either as a joint owner or in what is commonly referred to as a “life estate deed.”

However, there are numerous potential risks in putting someone else’s name on the Deed, including problems which arise if that person dies before you, or you later decide to remove that person from the Deed. One of the advantages of a revocable living trust is that it allows you to create an Amendment to the Trust at any time during your lifetime without having to change the Deed. Once you have the revocable living trust created, you can also buy additional property in the name of the trust at any time, either in Florida or out of state.

The trust also provides that your successor trustee (the person you designate to administer the Trust after you pass away) can also take over managing the assets of your Trust if you become legally incapacitated. Legal incapacity is defined in the trust document with language that requires a written statement from two medical doctors indicating that you are not able to carry on your legal affairs. The language allows your Successor Trustee to take over without a court order, but still provides you the protection of requiring written statements from two doctors.

In addition, it is much more difficult to contest a revocable living trust than a will. Your successor trustee can sell your properties and make distributions very quickly following your death, whereas the probate process required for a will generally takes nine months to a year. Y Martin Zevin is available to discuss wills, trusts, estates, probate and is available for free consultation regarding personal injury claims or car insurance coverage. For more information call 954-569-4878 or visit martinzevinpa.com.

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Recovering from Recovering

BY WENDELL ABERN DEAR READERS, ​As some of you know, I experienced a seizure last year. Which included all of its accompanying pals: Ambulances. Stretchers.

Emergency rooms. Blood tests. X-rays. MRIs. EEGs. Spinal taps.

Smiling nurses with syringes sporting foot-long needles. Doctors who looked like they hadn’t even been bar mitzvahed yet. ​Since then, I’ve been recovering. Beginning with rehab at HealthSouth. ​I will not bore you with lengthy descriptions of exercise machines, demanding trainers, and the grueling process of learning to walk again. Suffice it to say that I “graduated” after a month, and they gave me a T-shirt emblazoned with the announcement, “My Independence Day ... Back to the Things I Love.” ​Plus a box of Pull-Ups. ​“What are these?” I asked the nurse who had given them to me. ​“They’re called Pull-Ups,” she said. ​“Yes, I know how to read. But what are they for?” ​“Um ... protection. In case you leak.” ​“In case I – wait! What? Are you saying these are adult diapers?” ​“They’re gender-specific. These are the male version.” ​“I refuse to wear diapers! ​“Up to you. We also have another gift. From your kids.” ​She smiled. I did not like that smile. Something sinister was about to happen. ​About a year or two after I’d become a widower, my kids realized I had a tendency to flirt with women. Okay, I admit it. It’s true. I happen to like women. Still, that did not prepare me for the other T-shirt the nurse handed me. ​The wrapping paper around the T-shirt included a Post-It note, reading, “Never wear this to any Temple, or to any Sunday services.” The front of the T-shirt read, “Senior Sleaze.” The back, “Aging Slut.” ​After my stint at HealthSouth, I went home and proceeded to get sick again. Couldn’t eat. The mere thought of food churned my stomach sideways. My daughter had assumed the role of home overseer, and following a siege of dry heaves, she called 9-1-1. ​Another ambulance. Another stretcher. Another hospital stay, peppered with countless needles. After five days, they declared me ready for more rehab. This time, they sent me to SunriseHealth and Rehab. ​My only real problem at SunriseHealth was a rehab nurse

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named Cari. A Marine drill sergeant disguised as a physical therapist. ​I have never been able to verify it, but I’m convinced Cari had been planted there surreptitiously ... by my kids. Beautiful blonde.

Tall. Slim. Lake Placid blue eyes. A Marine drill sergeant disguised as a physical therapist. ​“You can too walk some more!” she’d bark at me after ten or fifteen steps. “You’re walking to the end of this hallway or I’ll see you get no dessert for three days! C’mon, walk! Heel to toe! Heel to toe!” ​Cari did not permit shirking, which she considered pathetic malingering. Grudgingly, though, I have to admit to her expertise.

I was walking with a walker in five days; without a walker in ten. ​My stay at SunriseHealth & Rehab did have some uplifting moments. I discovered a huge heartfelt, caring support group: friends from my congregation; neighbors whose last names I don’t even know; bridge players from all over South Florida. ​But nothing and no one compared to the special attention given me by dear friends, Gary and Karen. ​One night, under the cover of darkness, they smuggled in a cheeseburger and milk shake from my favorite five-star restaurant, Steak n Shake. >>>

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​And they outdid themselves three days later, on my birthday. ​Several years ago, I had mentioned to Gary and Karen that I considered myself the world’s biggest dog-lover.

Somehow, they remembered that. And so, on the day I turned 85, a service dog named Koontz padded into my room (along with his handler). ​Koontz may be the sweetest dog in South Florida. We got along famously. For a half- hour, we schnoogled together. Lots of chortling from me. Lots of tail-wagging from him. ​When I called my kids and told them about it, my son said, “What a great birthday gift!” My daughter agreed, saying, “That’s about the sweetest, most thoughtful gift I’ve ever heard of! For anybody! For any occasion!” ​“I hope you thanked them appropriately!” my son said. ​I yawned. “Not really, I said. “I like to give them a hard time. Told them my arm was now in a cast because the dog had tried to take a chunk out of my forearm.” ​A double chorus of, “DA-ad!” ​“I told them that Gary and Karen had somehow found the only anti-Semitic dog in South Florida.” ​“DA-AD!” ​My kids, of course, knew I was only kidding. And when I told them I was wearing the “Senior Sleaze” T-shirt to all of my physical therapy sessions, they didn’t believe that either. ​The worst part of my year-long recovery process was being told I could not drive. Florida law states that a seizure patient must wait six months before driving again. ​Imagine having to ask someone for a ride every time you need a loaf of bread or have to pick up a prescription! I had to choose between bankruptcy proceedings after endless rides from Uber, or extending already-overused friendships. I chose the latter. ​Thank heavens for Rick, a friend from my congregation. He ended up driving me everywhere.

Doctor appointments. Endless medical tests at the Cleveland Clinic. Shopping trips to Publix. Treks to bridge games in Weston and Pembroke Pines. ​One day, I asked Rick to show up at my place at around one. When he arrived, he asked, “Where to, today?” ​“Strip club of your choice,” I said. ​“Very funny,” he said. “Don’t forget,” he said, “I have your kids’ phone numbers.” ​I frowned. “Okay, okay.” I gave him the address of my cigar store. He wasn’t very happy about that either. ​The year 2018 was some year for me. I was actually sick for about six weeks. And recovering for ten months. Now I’m recovering from the recovery.

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Team Bogotรก 2018 celebrating at the iconic and absolutely chaotic restaurant, Andres D.C.

FROM LEFT Native Bogotรกno journalists Catalina Matamoros and Ana Luisa Gonzรกlez, Lighthouse Point magazine Publisher Richard Rosser, Lorena Mojica (cover model), Editor-at-Large Eddie Monseratt, Jay Petkov, Gerson Rodriguez and Steve Izzi. Photo by Danielle Charbonneau (Somone had to take the picture.)

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nly a three and a half hour plane ride from Fort Lauderdale exists a bustling urban metropolis at the base of a picturesque green mountain.

“I thought we were going to see carts and donkeys in the streets,” said one first-time traveler to Colombia who was spectacularly surprised by the true urban culture of Bogotá.

While the country was plagued for decades by civil conflict, Colombia has worked tediously to reinvent itself and open its arms wide to tourists. The historic peace accord in 2016 was a significant leap toward ending the conflict, but the momentum for change had been building for years. We experienced this new Colombia at its best.

Our group of Lighthouse Point-based travelers were blown away

by Bogotá’s culture, history, culinary offerings, museums, art and hospitality. Together we spent four days and three nights in Bogotá, discovering the city’s rich array of offerings.

At over 8,000 feet in elevation, Bogotá sits high. Its historic urban center feels European — small alleys, Spanish colonial architecture, open air markets with artisans and vendors selling unique fruits, colorful beaded jewelry and handmade bags.

In Bolívar Square you meander past a grand Spanish-style Catholic Cathedral with roots dating back to the 1500s. This square is rich with intriguing tales of drama and history.

From the edges of the square you peer up the steep stone streets to see the mountaintop towering overhead. You pace a few blocks to another square, Rosary Plaza, with an emerald market where men and women swarm to show you their emeralds, folded in tiny pieces of paper and priced to sell. Or, you can take the less risky route and visit one of the more expensive, government-certified shops to assure the authenticity of your purchase.

As you observe the busy square your nose is captured by the strong aroma of freshly roasted coffee, brewed on a little yellow cart, and your eyes admire one of the many graffiti murals this city has to offer. This is Bogotá. These are our adventures.

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La Candelaria

We started our first day early on a Thursday, our first destination La Candelaria, the vibrant, historic heart of Bogotá. We ventured to Bolívar Square, home to both the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and the Palace of Justice of Colombia.

The Palace of Justice stands peaceful now — children giggling outside as they feed flocks of pigeons from their ticklish hands — but the building also casts a metaphorical shadow, a reminder of Colombia’s troubled past. The Palace was the scene of a famous November 1985 siege when the President of the Supreme Court and five other judges, among four dozen bystanders and government workers, were killed by M-19, the country’s then main urban guerrilla group.

Our knowledgable guide re-counted this dramatic tale: The M-19 guerrillas reportedly took 300 hostages and burnt criminal records containing proof and warrants against members of their group. It is also believed, but not proven, that the group burnt records against Pablo Escobar, one of the nation’s biggest drug traffickers at the time. Using armored cars and automatic weapons, the National Army of Colombia took

the building back by force, destroying much of its exterior. The building was re-built and now holds the Supreme Court of Justice, the Constitutional Court, the State Council and the Supreme Judicial Council.

After visiting the Palace of Justice, we wandered the square listening to our guide recount other historic stories of Bogotá dating back to Simon Bolivar, after whom the square was named. His tales apparently build up quite an appetite — once our group was finished with the Plaza they were willing to try just about anything for lunch, including Capybara.

“Capy-what?” you ask. Capybara — a rodent that looks much like a giant guinea pig, with a cute boxy nose and beaver-brown fur. While we all tried to mimic the culinary courage of Anthony Bourdain, each tasting a small sample of the Capybara meat, grilled over an open flame and served on a toothpick, only one brave soul (Richard Rosser) ordered the charred rodent for lunch. The rest of us tried a quintessential Colombian Ajiaco, a hearty soup with chicken, corn and potato.

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OPPOSITE Eddie Monserrat doing what he does very well — enjoying life.

ABOVE Bogotá is huge.

This is the view from Mount Monserratte.

INSET El Museo del Oro, the Gold Museum, is a national treasure for Colombians.

Throughout their history, gold has been an important part of Colombian life, and this museum has assembled most of the important gold items from several centuries — including these ancient gold Poporos (traditional gadgets for the chewing of coca leaves).

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ABOVE Karen Attman, owner of Flavors of Bogotá, teaches the team the finest methods of brewing coffee. TOP RIGHT Our intrepid coffee tourists including Karen Attman and cover model Lorena Mojica. BELOW coffee connoisseurs in the making, or travelers in need of a caffeine boost? OPPOSITE The team enjoys lunch on Mount Monserratte with an impressive view of the city from the windows. (L-R: Jay, Steve, Gerson, Richard, Danielle, Ana and Catalina)

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The Coffee Professor

On day two of our Colombian adventure, our group met up with Karen Attman at Amor Perfecto Café, a Colombian specialty coffee shop and roaster located in the Usaquén district of Bogotá. Attman is a Bogotá-based, American writer whose love of food and coffee led her to start Flavors of Bogotá, a food magazine dedicated to discovering the best of Colombian cuisine. She later developed “Flavors of Bogotá Specialty Coffee Experiences” in 2015 — an educational tour that teaches foreigners and locals alike about specialty coffee. She is the author of “Permission to Slurp,” which was nominated for the category of Best Coffee Books by the Gourmand Awards in 2018, and teaches coffee courses for a

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university, making her a “coffee professor.”

While Attman had lived in Latin America for 22 years before moving to Colombia, it wasn’t until she moved to Bogotá about six years ago that she developed a deep fascination with coffee.

“What I discovered was that there is this really cool coffee scene that a lot of people don’t know about and is a little bit hidden. It’s very alive and healthy here in Colombia. I said ‘people have to know about this,’” she said. “But it’s really hard to discover whether you come for a short visit, or even a longer one. People have been coming to these coffee shops for years and they still don’t know what’s behind it.”

Attman, the coffee professor, gathered us around a long table in a beautiful sun room in the back of Amor Perfecto Café where she taught us about the process of growing and harvesting coffee, the science of proper roasting, techniques for brewing and cupping, and coffee’s overall significance to Colombia’s post-conflict renewal.

Coffee, she said, in addition to cacao, have played a substantial role in replacing illicit crops.

After Amor Perfecto Café, Attman guided us on a walking tour to two other specialty coffee shops, including Cafe San Alberto and Catación Pública. At Catación Pública we were privileged to see a working coffee roasting lab — what looks like a science lab, replete with beakers and scales and safety goggles, where a young woman tested a batch of beans with the utmost care. Attman explained that the coffee tester was assessing the bean’s quality, how best to roast the coffee and what temperature water to brew the coffee at to achieve perfection. The lab, she said, is completely enclosed and off-limits to outsiders because coffee easily absorbs the flavors of other influences like perfume or food.

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ABOVE Ok, this “three amigos” pic was just too cute not to include.

The bullring was a unique experience from a cultural and historic perspective.

Bull fighting is again legal but it is hugely controversial in Colombia with large protests outside the ring during the fights.

At Catación Pública we also got to sample coffee cherries. As we had learned earlier on the tour, coffee is actually from inside a berry — one red in color and slightly juicy. The pit of the cherry is the coffee bean. The whole cherry, however, is quite tasty.

The barista at Catación Pública brought out a few small bowls of what looked like cherry-piefilling but was actually coffee cherries in a sweet syrup. The coffee bean inside each cherry gave every bite a satisfying crunch, while the berry itself was juicy and delectably sweet.

Following our tour with Attman, our group walked a few blocks over to La Mar, a Peruvian inspired seafood restaurant that wowed all of us.

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Where We Stayed THE W BOGOTÁ HOTEL

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Emeralds & Gold, Oh My

While on the trip, we set out in search of emeralds.

Colombian emeralds, famous for their exotic beauty, account for 70 to 90 percent of the world’s emerald market and are said to be among the purest emeralds in the world. They can range anywhere between $30 and $10,000 based on the quality and age of the stone. Younger emerald formations are more opaque and light in color, while those worth thousands formed approximately 40 million years ago and are translucent and dark green.

The Plazoleta del Rosario (Rosary Plaza) is surrounded by cheaper emerald peddlers, while a government-certified shop around the corner sells them at a much higher price.

On the edge of the Plaza is also the Museo del Oro, or When we arrived at the W Bogotá we were greeted with cucumber water and hot towels in the hotel’s uber-modern, semi-funky, yet Gold Museum. Inside one will stylishly-chic lobby. Like other large cities, picking the location of find multiple floors of gold your hotel can be a difficult choice. At first, the driving times to and artifacts and learn about from the W in the Usaquén District seemed long, and traffic in Bogotá Colombia’s indigenous tribes. can be brutal, but after a few days, the group agreed our choice was Eighty-two indigenous tribes superb. The atmosphere was luxurious, the neighborhood upperstill live in different zones of class and charming, and the breakfast phenomenal. We started out Colombia, speaking different each morning with a stunning array of options including authentic native languages, far-removed Colombian dishes, Latin American fruits, made-to-order eggs, from modern civilization. homemade pastries, freshly-squeezed juices and Colombian coffee.

Our guide recounted stories

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reporter Danielle Charbonneau pose on an original Botero sculture at the entrance to the Botero musuem, which features amazing pieces from Botero’s art collection.

Where We Dined

We were pleasantly surprised at the high quality of the restaurants. Here are three standouts. For more restaurant options in Bogotá, visit insiderexcursions.com.

TÁBULA

Featured on Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown, Tábula has gained some international notoriety. It is easy to see why. Both the environment and food inspire conversation and camaraderie. The intimate, garden-style dining room is lined with lush plants and features a wood-burning oven in the center. The dishes are served family-style at long wooden tables where guests share bottles of wine and pass small cast-iron skillets full of moist meats, charred vegetables, fresh salads from the garden and homemade desserts. Our group tried several tasty meat dishes including Oxtail and braised beef, but our favorite dish of the night was a light and creamy banana panna cotta with puffed crunchy corn and a thin Carmel sauce, served of course, with a freshly roasted cup of Colombian coffee.

ANDRES CARNES DE REZ

No visit to Bogotá is complete without an evening at Andres Carnes De Rez or it’s sister restaurant Andres DC in downtown Bogotá.

Both are huge, loud and fun. They are places that appeal to tourists and locals, especially on weekend nights. The food is traditional Colombian. The cocktails are delightfully obnoxious, and be prepared to dance — on the dance floor, around your table, or on your table. This is a kind of place where that happens, and it did for us.

ABASTO

Abasto is a country-style, farm-to-table Colombian restaurant. We dined in a private back room around a large table surrounded by shelves of local products — honey, flower, fruits, spices and eggs. Fresh baked goods adorned a counter next to a display case of local meats and cheeses.

Our dinner companions were two esteemed Bogotá food writers for Eater.com who had selected the restaurant as one of the must-visit locales in Bogotá. Their lifelong knowledge of dining in the city added immeasurably to our enjoyment of the traditional Colombian dishes featuring unique spices and some refreshing cocktails made with local fruits.

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TOP Jay Petkov and Steve Izzi act like tourists but the marketplace has a genuinely charming feel about it. The people seem truly happy that you are visiting their country.

BELOW Mount Monseratte overlooks the sprawling city below. Every Top-10 list of things to do in Bogotá will include a trip to the centuriesold monastery at this sacred site.

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of Spanish conquistadors who wiped out tribes for their gold, and of Colombia’s Lost City — a city older than Machu Picchu located high in the mountains of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta where people of the indigenous Tairona Tribe still reside.

One room in the Gold Museum recounts the legend of Lake Guatavita, one of the sacred lakes of an ancient tribe called Muisca. For approximately 500 years the Musica would conduct two ceremonies a year on the Equinox and Solstice during which the zipa, the leader of the tribe, would cover himself in gold dust and take a raft to the center of the lake. After diving into its waters, worshippers would throw trinkets, jewelry and other precious offerings into the lake.

Approximately 1,800 gold artifacts supposedly

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recovered from the lake are on display in a circular room of the museum with a fountain in the center which feels ethereal and dreamy.

The Bull Ring, Botero Museum & Mount Monserrate

On our third day in Bogotá, we took a private bus tour to some key attractions of Bogotá. The first stop was Plaza de Toros Santamaría, the Santamaría Bullring. The stadium was built in 1931 and has served as a world destination for Spanishstyle bull fighting. In recent years the bullring shifted its focus to host live music and cultural arts events.

Bogotá’s last mayor, Gustavo Petro, had put an end to the traditional functions of the Bogotá bullring, saying he believed the space should be used for “activities for life, not death.” His successor, Enrique Peñalosa, also declared himself against the sport, but when the constitutional court ruled that the ban was an infringement on bullfighters’ right to expression, bullfighting returned.

Massive, and sometimes violent, protests followed. Opposition sees the sport as entirely barbaric and cruel, while supporters see it as a central part of Colombia’s Spanish cultural heritage.

The bull fights are generally completed upon the death of one bull, which is then hung from a steel chain over a grate in the floor to drain its blood.

The meat is then donated and consumed.

While the bullring is not traditionally open to tourists, a security guard on site graciously took us inside to have a look around. He showed us the bullpens, a small chapel where bullfighters go to pray before a fight and a surgeon’s quarters where matadors can be treated if they incur injuries during the fight.

Our second stop of the day was the Botero Museum in the Candalaria district. Fernando Botero Angulo is a worldrenowned Colombian figurative artist and sculptor. He is best known for his ability to play with proportions of the human body.

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LIGHTHOUSE POINT MAGAZINE’S REPORTER DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU RECENTLY PARTICIPATED IN TWO RIDE-ALONGS WITH POMPANO BEACH FIRE RESCUE, SHADOWING FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDICS FOR 32 HOURS. SHE REFLECTS ON THE EXPERIENCE, SHARES HER OBSERVATIONS AND EXPLORES THE CHALLENGES FACING THE DEPARTMENT.

RESCUE RIDER It’s 1:53am when the alarm bell sounds. I listen carefully to its pitch and pattern — there’s different tones to denote if

the call has come in for the fire engine, the rescue engine or both. This time the three-tone pitch signals for rescue, which is my cue to sit up, wipe my tired eyes and swing my legs off the side of my assigned twin bed in the long narrow dorm room of Station 63. I slip on my black combat boots and pace rapidly for the door at the back of the pitch dark room which leads to the garage where the rescue and fire trucks rest, plugged in and ready-to-go. I hop up into the backseat of the rescue next to Dioselyn Acosta (Dio for short — the crew’s newest member) and watch as our driver Bobby (Robert Almodovar-Cruz) and Lt. Arjun Sirju tap the keyboard of the truck’s laptop dispatch system to find out where we are headed. The call is for a drunk driving accident on Dixie Highway.

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As we pull out of the station, the world is dark and quiet. The lights from the rescue truck bounce brightly off street signs and trees, illuminating the road in flashes of red. Bobby keeps the rescue siren eerily on silent as it is almost 2am. Few cars are on the road as we cross the railroad tracks and hang a left onto Dixie Highway from SW Third St. where we see the car — a rusty ’90s Honda, smashed straight into a tree, its trunk now embedded deep into the car’s front end, crushing it like a tin-can. The driver is missing. Pieces of the car have flung onto the sidewalk and there’s blood on the steering wheel and airbag. I peer down the road glancing at slits in fences and bushes, wondering where this drunk driver has stumbled off to. There’s a bottle of Patron in the backseat, which seems an expensive choice for a driver in a beat up jalopy. There’s not much to be done by our team of firefighter-paramedics, so we leave the scene and let Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) take over.

When we make it back to the station, Bobby plugs the rescue engine in and we pace inside hoping to slide under warm covers to rest. I get a cold glass of water from the kitchen and think about the number of people who die from drunk drivers every night — one every 48 minutes in the United States, according to the CDC. I don’t even finish my glass before the alarm bell sounds again.

It’s now 2:34am and we rush out the door for our 13th call since the shift began at 7am. And this one’s a big one: a multiple stab wound victim in Northwest Pompano, plus a man suspected to have a gun. As we pull out of the station we see about eight BSO cars fly past us with their lights flashing. A surge of adrenaline rises from my gut to my chest; my pulse quickens.

Bobby momentarily pulls the rescue over to the side of MLK Blvd. to get clearance from dispatch that it’s safe to proceed to the scene where BSO has blockaded the street, now checkered with about a dozen or more cop cars. When we arrive there is a semicircle of police officers shielding themselves behind their vehicles, guns drawn toward a small house. One officer is on a bull horn telling the suspect to “come out with his hands raised.”

I suddenly feel as if I am watching the climactic ending of an action movie. But this is not a movie — this is real life — and I am now standing in the street hovering over the victim, a young woman in her late 20s, as Bobby, Arjun and Dio tend to her wounds. Her shirt has been cut down the middle to assess the damage to her abdomen.

Arjun and Dio hoist her into the back where they quickly get to work with antiseptics, IV lines and a blood pressure cuff.

They move methodically and gracefully as a team. As they do, I can’t help but look away to peer through the front window of the rescue truck and watch as the cops pin the suspect to the ground. Am I really here? The experience feels so surreal.

After assessing the woman, Dio classifies her as a trauma two victim. She’s trauma two — not one — Dio explains, because her wounds are not as deep as initially suspected and her vital signs are strong. Dio radios the emergency room at Broward Health North where we transport the victim and pass her off to some cheery nurses. A BSO officer promptly arrives to take the victim’s statement and our rescue crew departs the hospital. Their work is done for now…but not for long.

Before we even make it back to Station 63, another call comes in: this one’s for a panic attack — an older woman, probably

LIGHTHOUSE POINT FIRE DEPARTMENT — 2018 STATISTICS

COMPILED BY MARIE PULEO POPULATION SERVED

NUMBER OF MUTUAL AID CALLS THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PROVIDED

Approximately 10,000

CALL VOLUME

1,509 calls between Dec. 10, 2017 and Dec. 10, 2018

NUMBER OF TRANSPORTS TO HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM

706 transports

AVERAGE CALLS PER SHIFT

4.2 per 24-hour shift

Mutual aid is an agreement among all fire rescue departments in the county to help each other when additional resources are needed.

Lighthouse Point provided 41 total mutual aid calls for both EMS and fire, including 23 to Pompano Beach. Lighthouse Point also provided mutual aid calls to Deerfield Beach, Oakland Park and the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO).

NUMBER OF MUTUAL AID CALLS THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVED

A total of nine mutual aid calls were received, including seven from Pompano Beach. Mutual aid calls were also received from Fort Lauderdale and the BSO.

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AUTOMATIC AID CALLS PROVIDED/RECEIVED

Lighthouse Point has an automatic aid agreement with Pompano Beach for firerelated calls. If Lighthouse Point has a fire, Pompano Beach comes to assist, if they have a fire truck available. If Pompano has a fire and they need a ladder truck, Lighthouse Point sends theirs.

Lighthouse Point provided nine automatic aid calls to Pompano.

Pompano provided 20 automatic aid calls to Lighthouse Point.

NUMBER OF RESCUE TRUCKS AND FIRE TRUCKS

The fire department has one fire engine (which provides advanced life support on the scene, but no transport), one ladder fire truck (used for fire and basic life support), and two rescue trucks.

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OBSERVATION ONE: CALL VOLUME

My first observation was how busy the stations were. On a whole, from October 2017 to June 2018, Pompano Beach Fire Rescue’s six stations responded CITY RESCUE INCIDENTS REPORT to an average of 80 incidents a day (21,812 emergency PER 1,000 DATE calls). Combined, Jurgle said Station 52 and Station 63 run approximately 50 percent of all the calls in Pompano Beach 199 Oct. 2017 to June 2018 Pompano Beach, which equates to approximately West Palm 157 2017 40 calls per 24-hour shift out of those two stations.

To alleviate that workload, last year the fire rescue Coral Springs 119 Oct. 2016 to Sept. 2017 department added an additional rescue engine with Miami Dade 96 2016 a full time crew (15 additional personnel) to operate out of Station 52. Currently, only one rescue operates Coconut Creek 129 2017 out of all other stations.

At Station 63, the pace rarely slowed; and I was there on a slightly below-average day. According to the most in her 50s, is experiencing shortness of breath and a racing recent report, Station 63’s rescue truck makes an average of 15 heart. We pull up to her home, which coincidentally is located calls per 24-hour shift. Station 52 follows closely behind with an only a few blocks from the scene of the last call. Overhead, a average of 13 (split between two rescue vehicles). Some shifts, Arjun helicopter is flying, assumedly related to the crime scene we pointed out, are much busier than the average, especially during had just departed. The woman explains to Arjun that police had South Florida’s peak season. He recalled one shift when his crew come to her door looking for her estranged daughter whom she responded to 21 calls in 24 hours. hadn’t seen in months. The incident had triggered a panic attack.

Pompano Beach Fire Rescue has one of the highest call When Arjun determines her blood pressure as non-emergent, we volumes per capita of any fire rescue department in South leave her at her home and return to the station.

Florida — 199 incidents per 1,000 population. By comparison, It’s now 4:03am and the rescue crew out of Station 63 has been working for 21 hours, made 14 calls, transported nine people to local emergency rooms and probably slept, collectively between calls, about four hours — sleep that’s only shallow, waiting for the next alarm bell to sound.

Dio probably slept even less. As the so-called “rookie” of the crew, I spotted him up between calls studying maps of Pompano Beach and getting quizzed on street addresses. Each team member must know how to navigate the city without GPS. As the newbie, Dio is also tasked with extra chores and the 5:30am shift turnover tasks.

In the daylight, when not on calls, the station operates much like a large family home — shared meals (insanely delicious ones, I might add) prepared together while listening to jams cued up by Bobby (Station 63’s resident DJ), impromptu workout sessions in the gym; a living room full of lazy boys with football on the tube, jokes thrown, belly laughs heard and a deep sense of camaraderie. The crew members discuss their (according to each department’s most recent report), Coral children’s comical debacles, their spouses and their second Springs had an average of 119 calls per 1,000 population (Oct. jobs (which Arjun, who works at an ER on his days off from 2016-Sept. 2017), while Coconut Creek had 129 (2017), Miamithe firehouse, said are common for firefighter-paramedics). As Dade 95 (2016) and West Palm 157 (2017). [See table above.] soon as the alarm bell sounds, however, the station springs to The high call volume and rescue workload seemed to be action with the utmost professionalism. the most common, pressing complaint from the firefighterIf you’re wondering why I was tagging along, it is because paramedics during both ride-a-longs. Chief Jurgle said he’s Fire Chief John Jurgle invited me. The ride-alongs were my very familiar with this complaint from his staff but always tells opportunity to witness firsthand a day-in-the-life of a Pompano them to keep perspective.

Beach firefighter-paramedic. I completed one eight hour day “Yes we are busy,” he said. “But I try to tell them to keep it in shift (mostly at Station 52), followed a few weeks later by the full 24-hour-long shift at Station 63. The experience taught me ABOVE Reporter Danielle Charbonneau with Pompano Beach firefighterquite a lot, not only about challenges facing Pompano Beach’s paramedics from Station 63, Dioselyn Acosta, Lt. Arjun Sirju and Robert fire-rescue department, but about the community in general.

Almodovar-Cruz. Photo by Joe Yerkovich.

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balance…14 calls, three paramedics to make decisions. That means you, as a paramedic, only write about four or five reports in 24 hours and you’re making about 100,000 dollars a year. It’s not a bad job.”

Chief Jurgle, who has done hiring interviews for the department for 15 years, said he always warns new hires of how busy Pompano Beach Fire Rescue stations can be.

“The last thing I say to every candidate is, ‘Do you know how busy we are?’… They know the expectations when they come here,” he said.

In spite of being busy, Chief Jurgle said the Pompano Beach Fire Rescue Department is ranked “one of the best fire rescue departments in the whole country.” He points to the department’s recent ISO Class One Certification hanging on his office wall, which the department obtained on May 23, 2017. The ISO is an independent organization that ranks fire departments on criteria such as call response time, save rates and property saved, among others. ISO rates 44,670 fire departments across the country and only 242, or 0.5 percent,

LIGHTHOUSE POINT FIRE DEPARTMENT LOOKS FORWARD TO NEW CATEGORY 5 FIRE STATION

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The biggest of the projects that will be funded by the $16.5 million bond that was approved by a majority of Lighthouse Point voters last November is the new state-of-the-art fire station that will be built on property located at the corner of Sample Road and NE 21st Way, just east of the post office.

The new two-story fire station will have an emergency operations center and will be able to withstand a Category 5 hurricane, which will allow first responders and essential city staff to remain in the city during major storms.

“We’re very happy that the residents of Lighthouse Point realized the need for a new multiuse fire station and voted to approve the bond,” said Fire Chief Shawn Gilmartin.

The new fire station will be the first bond project to be designed. This month, the City plans to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the selection

Rendering of new Lighthouse Point Fire Station

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have received a Class One rating. The City of Pompano Beach historically had an ISO rating of Class Four. In 2010, this improved for the first time to an ISO Class Three. Then in 2015, a Class Two and last year, Class One. “It’s not an emotional statement from the fire chief when I say ‘we are one of the best fire departments,’” he said. “It’s an independent organization coming in and saying ‘yes you are.’”

Though Station 63 is markedly busy, Chief Jurgle said hiring an additional rescue truck and crew is unlikely, especially considering Pompano Beach voters recently approved a $181 million bond, which includes several items for the Fire Rescue Department, including plans for a brand new SW fire station at the corner of SW 36th Ave. and McNab Road where one of the two rescues from Station 52 will re-locate. The bond also includes plans for a fire rescue and logistics complex, replacing two outdated stations (52 and 61) and renovations to the Public Safety Complex on SW Third St. Hiring any additional rescue vehicle with a full-time crew would be a huge added expense.

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of a project manager, who will serve as the City’s representative for all construction activities related to the bond projects. Soon after, an RFQ will be issued for the hiring of an architect, followed by an RFQ for a contractor. Construction of the bond projects is targeted to start sometime in early 2020.

The new fire station will be a “drive-thru” facility, with two ways for fire rescue vehicles to go in and out, and direct access to a major thoroughfare, which eliminates having to drive through local streets to get out of the station.

The cost to construct the new fire station is an estimated $9.5 million. The City purchased the property on which it will be built for $1.75 million last September. For nearly four years, Mayor Glenn Troast had been in discussions with the owner of the property, Lighthouse Point resident Jay Lighter, who finally agreed to sell the land to the City. The purchase amount will be refunded back to the City with the bond proceeds. The vacant gas station that currently occupies the property won’t be torn down until the site is prepared for construction.

Once the new fire station is completed, the current fire station, which is almost 45 years old, will be torn down and the site will be used to create an additional 15 parking spaces for City Hall.

“We’re looking forward to seeing the fire station being built at its new location,” said Gilmartin.

“As a Category 5 building, it will better serve the community and first responders in any type of emergency.”

The other projects that will be funded by the bond issue are a new recreation building at Dan Witt Park, upgrades to the city’s Public Works facilities, and renovation of the second story of the library.

Hazardous Job “The personnel would be about 1.5 million, the rescue truck would be about $400,000, so you’re looking very quickly at two million dollars,” he said. “A good analysis needs to be done though…We run a lot of calls out of this station [63], but I think it’s more important to look at calls per unit.”

By unit, Jurgle means total rescue vehicles (rescue and fire trucks combined). Because firefighters are also trained paramedics, a fire truck can be sent to emergencies if needed.

The department can also utilize mutual aid from nearby fire departments. In 2017, Pompano Beach Fire Rescue utilized mutual aid 64 times. By comparison, the department provided mutual aid calls 143 times, indicating a more-than-fair exchange.

“I don’t ever want to come off as being greedy,” said Chief Jurgle. “The greatest thing for us is public trust, and I never want to lose that public trust by coming off as greedy firemen.”

OBSERVATION TWO: EMOTIONAL BAGGAGE

During my two ride-a-longs, I took part in only one call with a fatality. The call was a DOA (dead on arrival). The woman was an elderly woman living in John Knox Village. The woman died as peacefully as one could possibly hope to — in her own bed, wearing her pale pink pajamas. Seeing her stiff, lifeless body was not as emotionally jarring as witnessing a BSO officer share the news of the woman’s death with her daughter who waited anxiously in the living room. I watched as the BSO officer expressed his sympathies. The daughter fell, crumpling into an armchair and clutching her gut in grief.

I felt so odd engaging with this woman’s life for only a brief moment, but for probably one of the most emotional of her life.

We were in and out of the home in a matter of minutes, leaving BSO and the coroner to complete their tasks. The whole scene felt so routine — as if the paramedics and BSO officers had done it a million times (as they probably have).

It struck me then that it must feel strange to regularly witness people’s most vulnerable moments and then leave. In many cases, the paramedics transport an individual to a local emergency room and leave them without ever knowing what happens after. I would find this aspect of the job difficult — the lack of closure.

“It can be a thankless job at times,” said one firefighterparamedic.

Not knowing on the backend of an emergency is probably not as frightening, however, as the not knowing on the front — how from one day to the next, you never know what call you might get, what emergency you might encounter. While the paramedics seem to thrive, and maybe even enjoy the rush of this aspect of their jobs, I imagine not everyone could face the unknown daily with such courage.

In responding the the DOA, I was also struck by how each paramedic seemed to have either an innate or highlydeveloped ability to compartmentalize their emotions, putting feelings on the back burner so they can focus on the job.

Several acknowledged, however, that the emotional baggage does pile up.

Firefighters face more risk than other workers in developing these cancers.

Type

Increased Risk

Testicular cancer

102%

Multiple myeloma

53%

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma

51%

Skin cancer

39%

Brain cancer

32%

Prostate cancer

28%

Stomach cancer

22%

Colon Cancer

21%

Source: The Journal of Occupations and Environmental Medicine “At the end of a shift you are completely mentally burned out,” said Arjun. “There’s sometimes when I don’t even have dinner at night. I just don’t want to see people, I don’t want to talk to anyone.”

The potential for firefighter-paramedics to experience PTSD, sleep deprivation and overwhelming emotions is significant.

In March 2016, Rich Sandell, a Pompano Beach firefighterparamedic tragically committed suicide.

“Now, more than ever, we are aware of the impact that being in this business has on people’s mental health, both in the immediate and the cumulative effects. Post traumatic stress syndrome is a big issue in the fire service,” said Chief Jurgle.

Theresa, a firefighter-paramedic who works the fire engine out of Station 63, recounted the horrific day the week prior when two young children were fatally burned alive while napping, their older sister having gone to the gas station. The crew for that incident were deeply scarred.

“That kind of incident is impactful on people that do this business no matter how long they’ve done it,” said Jurgle.

“Anytime there is a major critical event such as that we do critical stress debriefing with our folks.”

On an industry-wide basis, the state of Florida recently passed legislation in March 2018 that provides expanded workers’ compensation benefits to Florida first responders diagnosed with PTSD linked to the job. The bill, which was signed by Gov. Rick Scott also requires local governments to provide training for mental health awareness, prevention and treatment.

OBSERVATION THREE: HEALTH HAZARDS

“Beyond mental health, the other big concern in this business is cancer,” said Chief Jurgle. “Cancer is one of the leading killers of firefighters right now, and sometimes it happens to you after you leave the business.”

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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, 954-941-0418 $$$

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

Le Bistro. FRENCH • BISTRO Professional chef, Andy Trousdale

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, 954-933-7163

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, 954-876-1733

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 $$$

Seafood World Market & Restaurant. SEAFOOD They offer

Legends. AMERICAN Burgers, dogs, wings, sandwiches and

DEERFIELD BEACH

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 $$

Lito’s Turf & Surf. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Family-owned and operated with catering options available. 2460 N. Federal Highway, 954-782-8111 $$

The Nauti Dawg Marina Café. AMERICAN Nestled in at the

Lighthouse Point Marina, the Nauti Dawg is a local favorite.

Start with the tuna wontons—crispy fried wonton wrappers topped with tuna tartare, seaweed salad, red pepper mayo, wasabi and a hit of sirracha. For a taste of New England with a twist, try the lobster roll. Of course you can’t go wrong with the fresh fish sandwich—ask what the catch of the day is.

The fish Reuben is another great sandwich option—just sub in some fresh fish for the pastrami and you’ve got yourself a little healthier version of the classic. All sandwiches come with a side and while French fries are always a delicious option—the restaurant offers a tangy cucumber salad (among other choices) that provides a nice crunch to any sandwich.

They are a dog-friendly restaurant. 2830 NE 29th Ave. (at the Lighthouse Point Marina), 954-941-0246 $$

Pampa Gaucho Churrascaria. BRAZILIAN Traditional

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

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

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the freshest seafood with simple ingredients. There is also a seafood market in the restaurant. 4602 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-0740 $$$

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 $$ Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • BRAZILIAN This

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

Biondo’s. ITALIAN. • PIZZA Enjoy traditional Italian fare in a

small, intimate setting. 606 S. Federal Highway, 954-427-7754

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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 $$$

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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Casa Maya. MEXICAN Start with a margarita and it only gets better from there. This is not your typical Mexican joint — it’s better. Try gobernador tacos: a combination of shrimp with diced poblanos, onions, tomatoes and cilantro on a crispy corn tortilla topped with melted cheese. See, we told you it’s not ordinary. 301 SE 15th Terrace, 954-570-6101 $$ Chanson at the Royal Blues Hotel. SEAFOOD • SEASONAL

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

Deer Creek Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy the club atmosphere with gorgeous views of the plush gardens and waterfall. The restaurant offers daily lunch and dinner specials, a Sunday breakfast buffet and covered patio dining so you can dine al fresco. 2801 Deer Creek Country Club Blvd., 954-421-5553 $$ JB’s on the Beach. SEAFOOD Glorious beach views and a private glass room perfect for business or family affairs. 300 N. Ocean Way, 954-571-5220 $$$

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 spe-

cials and most of their dinner plates will feed two. Their masas de puerco frita and their Little Havana steak are two of the stand-out menu items, aside from their zesty chimichurri.

721 N. Federal Highway, 954-427-6000 $$

IT'S GOOD TO BE NAUTI! Full Moon Fever - Tuesday, January 22 $20 Maine Lobster, Boiled Potatoes and Corn on the Cob • Live Music 5-9pm Jazz Brunch - Sunday, January 2 • Brunch Menu Served 7:30am - 3pm • Live Music • 10am-2pm New Weekend Hours Saturday and Sunday Brunch, 7:30am-3pm and Dinner, 4-9pm

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

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 & Kitchen. JAPANESE Scheduled to open in December in the old Tamarind spot. 949 S Federal Highway.

Call the Fort Lauderdale location at 954-533-4218

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

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Dining Out tell you it’s juicy leg of lamb cooked in a rich cream sauce with raisins and cashews. 201 SE 15th Terrace, 954-304-7032 $$

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, 954708-2775 $ The Tipperary Pub. IRISH • AMERICAN A classic neighbor-

hood 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 $$

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 $$

it from Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Whatever you do, don’t skip the whale fries. 2031 NE Second St., 954-421-8880 $$

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

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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 $$$$

Whales’ Rib. SEAFOOD Locals know it well and tourists know

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 over-

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

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 dai90

ly. 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, 954-9983642 $$$

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Fish Shack. SEAFOOD A small, roadside seafood shack, for a small seafood town. This is truly one of those best kept secrets.

With only a handful of tables, we’re selfishly hoping not too many people get in on this gem in Pompano Beach. 2862 NE 17th Ave., 954-586-4105 $$ 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, 954-785-0226 $ Gianni’s Italian Restaurant. ITALIAN Enjoy traditional Ital-

ian 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., 954942-1733 $$

Great Indian Grill. INDIAN This place is truly the defintion of a hidden gem. If you like Indian food, this is a “must-try” right here in Pompano Beach. 2692 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-532-7872 $$ 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., 954-782-7000

$$$

Kings Head British Pub Pompano Beach. PUB Fish and chips, bangers and mash, savory pies and other British classics are all made on premises. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 754-2228671 $$ La Veranda. ITALIAN The atmosphere is elegant, yet comfort-

able 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 $$$

McCoy’s Oceanfront. AMERICAN Located at the beautiful

Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, dine indoors or poolside on the covered patio with the beach as your backdrop.

1200 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-0100 $$

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 Atlan-

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

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

Miami Masala. INDIAN Enjoy classic Indian dishes as well as

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

Mediterraneo Cucina Siciliana. ITALIAN True Sicilian food

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

pano Beach border serving expertly prepared Italian food with quite a bit of a flare. In other words — not like mom used to make…this is way, way better. (No offense to mom.) A per-

Lobster Roll Sushi Roll • Poke Bowl • Thai Food

Ladies Night – Wednesday ½ Price Drinks (4pm – Close) Open for Lunch

Private Parties & Catering

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Dining Out fect place to celebrate a special occasion or a romantic dinner for two. 6241 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954 3510505 $$$

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 de-

livery 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 $$

Mrs. Kossenfloffers says “Make a Bowl” When you don’t have a clue what to make for dinner, you can pretty much take random ingredients you have in the fridge, arrange them like wedges in bowl, and suddenly you have a meal that looks as if you had been planning it for days. For the bowl pictured here, I coated some boneless and skinless chicken thighs with hoisin sauce, soy sauce and a touch of rice wine vinegar and then gave them a nice sear in my cast iron skillet. I threw in veggies I had in the house and some quick pickled red onion for punch. So go clean out your fridge and make a bowl.

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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. From tuna melts, to burgers to some of the best biscuits and gravy around, you will always leave satisfied.

For an indulgent breakfast, go with the sunshine stacker — a stack of hash browns, topped with corned beef hash, two eggs any style and melted cheese. Breakfast and lunch served daily. 2041 NE 36th St., (Sample Road) 954-783-7714

Fresh local fish, ocean dishes and seafood salads.

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 Alice’s Xpress Mediterranean Grill. MEDITERRANEAN

Freshly made and authentic regional cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner. 103 NE Third St., 954-941-0410

Antica Roma Caffé. ITALIAN CAFÉ Serving classic cappuccino or espresso along with a plethora of Italian panini and desserts. Cannoli anyone? 1915 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-366-4346 Bella Monte Italian Deli. SANDWICHES 2688 E. Atlantic Blvd.,

954-946-0333 Brendans. SPORTS BAR Burgers, wings and more — you get the picture. 868 N. Federal Highway, 954-7860033

Caribbean-inspired fresh fish and seafood cuisine in a casual ambiance.

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460 S Cypress Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Big Louie’s. ITALIAN • PIZZA A South Florida chain offering classic Italian dishes. 2190 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-5510

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

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go hot dog fix here. They also serve Italian beef sandwiches and Chicago square cut pizza. 334 E. McNab Road, 954-951-6465

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 Jersey Dogs. HOT DOGS • ITALIAN Grab a seat at the counter and devour a double Italian which is two all-beef hot dogs tucked away in pizza bread and topped with sautéed peppers, potatoes and onions — add a touch of their homemade spicy relish for some kick. 3330 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-800-7006 Jet’s Pizza. PIZZA Try one of the specialty pizzas such as Philly cheese steak with Alfredo sauce or the BLT. 437 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-5387

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Jukebox Diner. DINER Bright, classic seating, jukeboxes, and that old-school diner feel. 2773 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-960-5882

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

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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-in-thewall, 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 Pudgies Cafe. DELI FOOD • SANDWICHES Serving breakfast and lunch daily, stop in for a burger or an omelette any time any way. 2301 NE 16th St., 954-941-1430

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., 954-7822344 Sunshine Bagel. BAGELS • DELI Serving up bagels and sandwiches in a friendly atmosphere. 260 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-7887498

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mayonnaise. 1384 S Federal Highway 954-648-1512

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

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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 Pudgies Cafe. DELI FOOD • SANDWICHES Serving breakfast and lunch daily, stop in for a burger or an omelette any time any way. 2301 NE 16th St., 954-941-1430

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., 954-7822344 Sunshine Bagel. BAGELS • DELI Serving up bagels and sandwiches in a friendly atmosphere. 260 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-7887498

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DEERFIELD BEACH Fast & Casual Aroma Joe’s Coffee Shop. COFFEE 1434 Powerline Road, 954532-0596

Biondo’s Pizza. PIZZA • SUBS Dine-in or take-out available. For something other than pizza, try the stromboli or the wings. 606 S. Federal Highway, 954-427-7754 Blue Ocean Poke. POKE Digital video walls and custom wood furniture create 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 Bob’s Pizza. PIZZA • ITALIAN Pizza served remarkably close to the beach — as if pizza could be get any better. 2076 NE Second St., 954-426-1030 Burger Craze. BURGERS Top quality ingredients come together

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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

El Jefe. MEXICAN For a truly inventive take on Mexican street food, this small yet bright and cheery taco joint is full of surprises.

27 N. Federal Highway, 954-246-5333 Gelateria. GELATO Offering more than 26 flavors of gelato. Open daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 694-428-2850 Michael’s Pizzeria. PIZZA Closed Mondays 1645 SE Third Court, Deerfield Beach, 954-426-1515

Nick’s Pizza. PIZZA Nick’s family moved from the Bronx to Deerfield Beach 13 years ago and opened Nick’s Pizza. The restaurant offers an extensive Italian catering menu and New York Style pizza. They offer delivery service too. 137 NE Second Ave., 954-4216700.

The Pickle Barrel. DELICATESSEN Get in touch with your inner New Yorker at this old style deli complete with friendly guys behind the counter filling your sandwich with enough pastrami to feed a family. 33 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-427-0650 Olympia Flame. DINER With a traditionally huge diner menu, you can’t go wrong at the Olympia Flame. Friendly staff makes you feel like a regular — even if you aren’t — but you should be.

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Pizza Piez. ITALIAN 614 SE 10th St., 754-212-2396 The Sticky Bun. DELI • BAKERY • BRUNCH Everyone will find something to munch on, whether it be their flourless chocolate cake or a short rib panini with fontina cheese and pickled red onions… yum. We’re still dreaming about the BLT. 1619 SE Third Court, 754-212-5569 Tropical Grill Island Cuisine. CARIBBEAN Don’t be fooled by the counter service at this beachside eatery where the offerings range from escovitch snapper to shrimp curry. Other dishes include jerk chicken, salmon skewers, all sorts of island curries and of course a counter and grab a table outside for to of the line people watching. Meal prices range from $11-$25. 241 N. Ocean Drive, 754-227-5055.

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

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

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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1/2 cup calamata olives, pitted and sliced 4 ounces feta cheese 4 ounces Greek Yogurt 1 lemon Fresh black pepper Kosher salt 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1 teaspoon ginger, minced 2 cloves of garlic, chopped

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1 seedless cucumber, sliced 1 bunch of scallions, sliced (optional) Fresh cilantro or parsley (optional) Preheat oven to 350.

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

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In a large pan, saute the ginger and garlic in the sesame oil until fragrant. Add the tomato sauce, soy sauce, gochujang and brown sugar to taste.

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of his work — almost cartoonish in nature — portrays chunky bodies with ballooned body parts. The museum also features Botero sculptures and the works of other famous artists including Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet and Henri Matisse, which were donated to the museum from Botero’s personal collection.

The last stop, and probably most remarkable of the day, was Mount Monserrate, the highest point in Bogotá with an elevation of 10,341 feet above sea level.

The hill was a sacred mountain to the pre-Colombian natives and is currently a pilgrimage site for Catholics, some of whom climb the mountain on their knees.

As tourists, however, the mountain can be traversed by aerial tramway, a funicular or by walking. The top of the mountain offers spectacular views of Bogotá below, while the Monserrate Catholic Sanctuary is a serene getaway to take a stroll. A small outdoor marketplace sells souvenirs, coca tea, coffee and other artisan wares. Multiple restaurants with panoramic views are picturesque places to dine. Our group opted to try Restaurante Casa San Isidro, a fine-dining French restaurant with classic dishes like Chateaubriand.

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Our last day in Bogotá was the day of The Ciclovía — a fascinating weekly event in Bogotá from 7am to 2pm on Sundays and holidays when most major streets (approximately 76 miles of them) shut down to automotive traffic and allow only cyclists, runners and walkers. The Ciclovía program has been government run since 1974 and some 1.7 million people (about a quarter of the city’s population) turn out for it on average every week.

Sundays is also the day when local street markets are bustling. Thus was the case in Usaquén where our group meandered the Mercado de las Pulgas de Usaquén — about three miles worth of street vendors selling handmade artisan products, clothing, cookware, hats and artwork.

Street performers and live music create a festive environment, while the cobblestone streets and abundant locals give the market inviting charm. Our group of travelers reveled at the absence of Americanstyle influences at the market. Banks, newspapers, fitness clubs and other businesses are not found selling their services at this market as the variety of authentic, artisan vendors is strictly monitored. The market was a colorful ending to a colorful trip. Y

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Jurgle said cancer is now perhaps an even bigger killer of firefighters than it was in the past, partly because of the types of fires they encounter.

“There are a lot of synthetics that burn hotter and give off carcinogens,” he said. “Unfortunately our firefighters -- although they are well equipped with breathing apparatus, air packs and the latest gear — still experience opportunities to absorb some of those carcinogens.”

To stay proactive, Jurgle said the Pompano Beach Fire-Rescue department does life scan screenings for various cancers throughout the body and hosts seminars to educate employees on the best practices for avoiding toxins — such as cleaning their gear thoroughly.

As the Pompano Fire Rescue Department rebuilds and redesigns their stations, Chief Jurgle said the department is taking into account the fumes and carcinogens the engines emit.

“We will have systems in place that either expel or capture those fumes,” he said.

OBSERVATION FOUR: THE TRICKLE DOWN EFFECT

One stark observation I made throughout my two ride-a-longs was how societal challenges, such as the opioid epidemic, the growing elderly population, homelessness and mental health disorders, trickle down to the fire department.

Mental health was a factor in multiple calls we responded to.

The first was an older woman whose family had called 911 worried about the woman as she had left home with a bottle of pills and had checked in to a cheap roadside motel not far from her home.

The family was concerned she wanted to kill herself.

On another, we encountered a disturbed bystander. We had been dispatched to an unrelated call at the home of a man who had cancer and was vomiting blood when a hyper-active neighbor greeted us outside. While we were in the house tending to the man, the neighbor out front began displaying definite signs of a mental disorder. She ran frantically up and down the street, swung open all the doors of the rescue truck, spread orange cones haphazardly across the road, wiped her sweat on ornamental American flags on the hood of the fire truck and blabbered incoherently about it being Christmas (though it was September). The paramedics were familiar with the woman as they had responded to calls on her before. They very professionally invited her to get her blood pressure taken then tactfully guided her home.

While firefighter-paramedics are not required to take courses on confronting the mentally ill, I imagine such courses would be tremendously useful. The experience also made me think about the empathy required by the job. Encountering such a wide range of personalities demands robust patience and people skills.

Related to mental health, addiction played a factor in several calls I participated on, including an alcoholic seeking detox and an addict who had been hit by a car. While I did not participate

on any calls responding to an opioid overdose, several firefighterparamedics discussed the ravages of the epidemic. One firefighterparamedic recounted the story of a shift in which they ran six calls on opioid overdoses in 24 hours. He said they ran out of Narcan (the medication used to reverse an opioid overdose) and had to restock mid-shift. Another firefighter-paramedic told me of a day when he ran multiple overdose calls on the same person in one shift.

According to departmental records, the Pompano Beach Fire Rescue Department responded to 487 opioid overdose calls from October 2017 through October 2018.

Another common call we responded to were emergencies involving elderly patients, including one senior who flew off the back of a treadmill, another who uncharacteristically refused to get out of bed, a man experiencing shortness of breath, another who lost feeling in his arm and a woman with tightness in her chest. In 24 hours, five of our 14 calls were for geriatric patients.

One firefighter-paramedic expressed concern over these calls becoming progressively more common as the population of Pompano Beach ages. When rescues are tied up on such calls, he said, the department relies more heavily on mutual aid from other fire departments. Adults over the age of 65 currently make up 22.5 percent of Broward County’s population, totaling roughly 430,000 residents. The county is also facing the “Silver Tsunami,”

when the population of over-85 individuals is projected to balloon by 31.9 percent by 2030.

An increase in the homeless population (which in Broward has risen by 6 percent in the last year), the rapid development of Pompano Beach and general population rise were also areas of expressed concern by the firefighter-paramedics who said they hope the city will consider such factors when determining future staffing.

FINAL THOUGHTS

While I cannot, in any capacity, truly know what it is like to be a firefighter-paramedic day-in and day-out — the emotional and physical toll the job takes on a person — I am deeply grateful to have stepped into their world, if only for 32 hours.

To confront harsh truths about life, death, disease and humanity is quite difficult. I imagine it could chip away one’s positive outlook. Yet the crew members I spoke with expressed a sense of deep gratitude for life, bolstered by what they see on a daily basis.

I have a new appreciation for the job — one that involves serving people from all walks of life in their most fragile moments — one which often bears witness to the darker sides of humanity — a job that requires the emotional fortitude to witness horrific tragedy and the patience to deal with difficult people — and a job that, every day, forces one to acknowledge the precariousness of life. Y

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In November, Insider Excursions — Lighthouse Point magazine’s travel startup — took a group of eager Lighthouse Point locals on a media trip to Bogota, Columbia. Together, we explored how Colombia has evolved from an area most known for civil conflict, to an area ripe for tourism and rich with culture. We shopped for emeralds, took a specialty coffee workshop, toured the gold museum, admired the work of Colombian artist Fernando Botero, traversed to the top of the city’s highest peak, Mount Monserrate, wandered street markets, visited the historic bull ring, did a photo shoot with a Colombian model and ate — lots, and lots, and lots — of incredible food. View slideshows of all our Bogota adventures on our web extras page at pointpubs.com/extra

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MORE FIREFIGHTERS

This month we featured a story about the Pompano Beach Fire Rescue department. Point! Publishing’s photographer Joseph Yerkovich did a photo shoot at Station 63 with three firefighter-paramedics. You can see photos from that shoot at pointpubs.com/extra

MORE CARS

On Sunday Jan. 21 is the Youth Automotive Training Center’s annual Cool Wheels Car Show at Quiet Water’s Park. There will be over 500 fantastic show cars, a silent auction, raffles, food trucks, BSO SWAT presentations and live music, including tunes by DJ Eugene, Rockin’ Rich, Scott the Music Man, Across the Universe and the Ultimate Beatles Tribute band. Check out a slideshow of some of the cars that were featured at the event last year and register your show car on our web extras page at pointpubs.com/extra

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