Lighthouse Point Magazine June 2019

JUNE 2019

City Beat

KEEP UP TO DATE ON NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

By Marie Puleo

on t i d n i F Law of the Land

NEW LEGISLATION IN FLORIDA FOR 2019

Around the Point YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL EVENTS THIS MONTH

l a er d e F DISCOVER LOCAL GEMS RIGHT IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

Happy Snaps 10 PAGES OF SMILES

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

INTRACOASTAL POINT TENNIS COMPOUND LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL $8.45 MILLION

STYLISH VENETIAN ISLES DEEPWATER ESTATE LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL $2.295 MILLION INFO: WWW.F10155382.COM

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CASUAL DEEPWATER ESTATE EAST DEERFIELD BEACH, FL $1.275 MILLION INFO: WWW.F10163319.COM

ESTATES P OMPANO BEACH | FORT LAUDERDALE

A PERSONAL NOTE

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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.

NEW CHIC MODERN DEEPWATER ESTATE LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL $4.495 MILLION

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

INFO: WWW.F10167700.COM

Kevin R. Kreutzfeld

Lighthouse Point Resident

NEW TIMELESS INTRACOASTAL ESTATE LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL $4.795 MILLION INFO: WWW.F10138423.COM

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CONTEMPORARY DEEPWATER ESTATE LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL $1.275 MILLION INFO: WWW.F10146045.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.

“No Commissions Paid until Title Passes.” Prospective purchasers shall not rely on this information when entering into a contract for sale and purchase. Some affiliations may not be applicable to certain geographic areas. If your property is currently listed, please do not consider this a solicitation. Copyright 2019 Premier Estate Properties Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Nelson-Putzig Team is proud to announce that two of South Florida’s best have joined us! We have been colleagues for years with Gary Small and Steve Saliba, who have been known to work under our same philosophy of always putting the client first. We are lucky to have them as part of our team and so are our cherished friends and clients.

I am thrilled to join the Nelson Putzig Team at RE/MAX First. I am proud to bring my 30 years of experience in real estate and my attention to the needs of my clients to such a caring and knowledgeable team, which specializes in an expertise in our market and a real commitment to truly caring about our client. – Gary Small

As a native South Floridian I use my background not only in real estate but also in finance, and marketing to help exceed my clients expectations while achieving their real estate goals.

Sue and John have one of the best reputations among colleagues and the community. There is no other team I would rather be aligned with than Sue, John and Gary. - Steve Saliba

Text: T40420226 to 81035

$2,995,000 4BR/4.5BA

Text: T40407820 to 81035

Yachtsman masterpiece on a North Grand canal point lot designed around docking a large yacht and keeping your tender on a lift. 3 Car garage. Amazing views from every room & from the cabana and pool area.

4311 NE 24th Ave, Lighthouse Point Text: T40414244 to 81035

A Magnificent Tuscan Estate!

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

2901 NE 22nd Ct, Pompano Beach Text: T40420227 to 81035

$1,739,000 5BR/3BA Completely renovated Lake Placid Estate w/85’ deep water & $300K in upgrades.

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

3150 NE 28th Ave, Lighthouse Point Text: T40420228 to 81035

$1,549,000 5BR/4.5BA Awesome open floor plan has raised foyer. 2 Master suites.

Wonderful kitchen, living area, lush outdoor area, heated pool, spa and dock for a large boat!

3900 NE 25th Ave, Lighthouse Point

$1,495,000 3BR/2.5BA

Text: T40407823 to 81035

Villas of Sunrise Bay. Best views of the Intracoastal, mega yachts, Birch State Park, Coral Ridge Yacht Club & more. 2 Car garage, deeded boat slip for 46’ boat w/12,000’ boat lift.

1050 Seminole Dr, Ft Lauderdale Text: T40420728 to 81035

$2,497,000 5BR/5.2B

$1,495,000 3BR/3BA Lighthouse Point. Beach entry salt heated pool, jetted spa, 2 fire pits, marble patio. Large covered patio on 90FT of Deepwater with forever water views.

3100 NE 23rd Ave, Lighthouse Point Text: T40427743 to 81035

$1,349,000 3BR/2BA Southern exposure oversized lot on the North Grand Canal! Remodeled kitchen & impact glass.

New A/C has 2 zones and new duct work.

Pristine Condition.

2710 NE 44th St, Lighthouse Point

$994,900 3R/2BA Breezy East exposure in Venetian Isles, just off the South Grand Canal with 90 ft of deepwater. Large Covered area with lush garden areas by the pool.

3730 NE 25th Ave, Lighthouse Point

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Susan C. Nelson, P.A.

johnputzigre@gmail.com

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954-263-6877

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Samantha Braverman University of Florida

Garnett Byrd, II Washington and Lee University

Cameron Marcil Georgia Institute of Technology

Olivia Te Kolste Emory University

Leanne Bujalski University of Notre Dame

Glenn Fitzpatrick Texas A&M University

Sofia Romano University of Florida

Karen McGee University of Florida

Nicholas Landers Purdue University

Kelly Harris University of Notre Dame

Ryan Willson University of Florida

Angelina Del Toro University of Florida

Christy Silver University of Florida

Isabella Zayas Case Western Reserve University

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In the Photo: Boston College: Haylee LaBranche, Case Western Reserve University: Isabella Zayas, College of the Holy Cross: Andres Purpuro, Florida State University: Leah Zeimet, Emory University: Olivia Te Kolste, Georgetown University: Syrena Foster, Georgia Institute of Technology: Cameron Marcil, Texas A&M University: Glenn Fitzpatrick, University of Florida: Christy Silver, University of Georgia: Bradley Leventhal, University of Miami: Savannah Yates, University of Notre Dame: Leanne Bujalski; Kelly Harris, University of Toronto: Kira Ushinsky, Wake Forest University: Paul Bergamini, Washington and Lee University: Garnett Byrd, II

Students are attending over 80 different colleges and universities 96% of our graduates attend college Over $14 million scholarship dollars awarded Over 62,000 Christian Service hours

Admissions to Top-Ranked Colleges & Universities Boston College Boston University Case Western Reserve University Colgate University College of the Holy Cross College of William & Mary Davidson College Emory University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology Lafayette College New York University Northeastern University Pepperdine University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Smith College

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contents

Exploring Federal Highway

You don’t have to go very far to have a true urban adventure in your own town. The Lighthouse Point magazine staff did just that — we took a ride on Federal Highway and visited a few new businesses, plus a few old ones we never fully appreciated. Read about some of the standouts here.

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The annual Easter Egg Hunt at Frank McDonough Park.

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Local Homelessness

Broward Partnership has taken over the North Homeless Assistance Center (NHAC) on Blount Road in Pompano Beach, replacing two nonprofits that had been serving the homeless of Pompano Beach for decades. Although the changeover was not without controversy, local officials are excited by Broward Partnership’s vision for the center.

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Around the Point

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City Beat

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Happy Snaps

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Personal Development

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Get Psyched

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Legal Matters

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Tidbits and Trivia

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Cantankerously Yours

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Try the Wine

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Dining Out

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Birthdays

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Extra Extra

There is so much fun to be had in and around Lighthouse Point, from the world’s largest zombie apocalypse run (yes, that’s a thing), to a production of “Romeo and Juliet” at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, and everything in between.

Marie Puleo keeps you up to date on all the news in Lighthouse Point. This month’s coverage includes: the City seeks ways to regulate vacation rentals; an update on the bike lane project on Federal Highway; a new townhome community and more.

Enjoy pages and pages of smiles from the annual Easter Egg Hunt, The Pompano Beach Seafood Festival, Trinity Christian School and more!

The right way to praise children.

Dr. Jill Selbach discusses suicide prevention.

Attorney Martin Zevin discusses new laws on the books in Florida for 2019.

Jim Terlizzi gives an iguana update.

Wendell Abern is honored by the Pentagon. Sort of.

David Ehrenfried dives deep into the world of Spanish reds. Take a ride with him and learn all about these expressive wines.

Consult our comprehensive dining guide section for restaurant suggestions.

Send us your birthday photos!

See what we have cooking on the web.

Susan Rosser, our fearless and very good looking Creative Director, is taking the summer off from her monthly column “Creatively Speaking.” Don’t worry, she will be back in the fall with more pithy observations on things that don’t really matter.

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Around the POINT PEOPLE TO KNOW • THINGS TO DO • PLACES TO GO

Deerfield Pier Cleanup

and Guinness Book of World Records Attempt On June 15 Dixie Divers will host the 2019 Deerfield Beach Pier Cleanup and Guinness Book of World Records attempt for longest underwater human chain. For one day a year the City of Deerfield Beach closes the pier to fishing and opens it for underwater scuba divers to facilitate a reef cleanup. The pier has some of the most active and abundant marine life in all of Deerfield Beach.

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

Divers will be able to dive around and under the pier from 9am until 11am. Volunteers are also needed on land to help pull out buckets of trash. The City of Deerfield Beach will keep records of the trash’s weight and composition. Dixie Divers will videotape the cleanup and create a DVD that will be used for environmental education programs.

In addition to the cleanup, Dixie Divers is attempting to break the Guinness Book of World Records for longest underwater human chain.

Divers will join hands underwater.

Last year 386 divers participated, breaking the previous record. This year, Dixie Divers has stated their goal as 700 divers, almost doubling last year’s participation.

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

bring cutting tools and a small rake to help with cleanup. On land, volunteers can help from shore or atop the pier.

A free event t-shirt and goodie bag will be provided to volunteers who pre-register online at racersignup.com/world-record-attempt-largestclean-up-underwater/volunteer. To register for the Guinness World Record Attempt, please visit racersignup.com/world-record-attemptlargest-clean-up-underwater/register/. For more information contact Dixie Divers at 954-420-0009.

Around the Point contains information originating from other organizations. While every attempt is made to ensure all information is accurate, schedules do change. We recommend confirming events prior to setting out on your adventure.

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Around the Point South Florida Longboard Association Meeting

Community Events

World’s Largest Zombie Apocalypse Survival Run

Join the South Florida Longboard Association on the first Thursday of every month.

Come earlier for dinner, enjoy a meeting about all the great things happening in the surf community and end the night with a fun raffle.

WHEN: June 6 from 7:30 to 9:30pm WHERE: Burgers & Suds, 360 SE 15th St., Pompano Beach

Sunday June 16 is Father’s Day Don’t forget to show your dad you love him.

Pompano Food Truck Round Up

Every third Friday of the month the Pompano Food Truck Round Up features over 15 food trucks, drinks, music and fun. Bring blankets and folding chairs.

WHEN: June 21 (third Fridays), 6 to 10pm WHERE: Old Town Pompano at First Ave. and First Street (near the corner of Dixie and Atlantic Blvds.).

Outrun zombies at this 5k race. Runners will leave the start line with three velcro flags attached to their back waistband and run the course as fast as they can while avoiding stationary, walker and runner zombie stations. The goal is to make it through the zombies with at least one flag left. As runners approach most areas on the course they will be warned that the infected have been sighted and to watch out. Fruit, water and bathrooms will be available before the race.

The race is hosted by Badass Running Company and benefits the National Brain Tumor Society, a nonprofit committed to uniting the community to discover a cure, deliver effective treatments and advocate for patients and care partners.

WHEN: June 2 from 7:30am to 11:30am. Day of race packet pickup is from 6:30 to 7am.

First race wave starts at 7:30am sharp.

WHERE: Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach COST: $44.95 For more information visit https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/DeerfieldBeach/ WorldsLargestZombieApocalypseRun

Old Town Untapped

This community street fair is the place to be every first Friday night in Pompano Beach.

A live DJ stage, free beer samples, artisans market, a dozen food trucks, open art galleries, Odd Breed Wild Ales, fire fountain demonstrations and a lively crowd all make for a festive evening.

WHEN: June 7 (first Fridays), 6 to 9pm WHERE: Old Town Pompano, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach.

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

Boats, Burgers & Brews

FB Marine Group will host Boats, Burgers & Brews, which will feature a showing of FB’s latest line of boats, cold brews, food trucks and free face painting for the kids.

WHEN: Saturday, June 8 from noon to 3pm WHERE: FB Marine Group, 1490 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach

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Community Events

Wing Warrior Cook-Off and Music Festival

Come out, taste, judge and vote for the People’s Choice Wing Champion.

Wing tasting is free to those in attendance. The festival will include live music, cold beverages, crafts and vendor booths.

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

WHEN: Saturday, June 29 from 2pm to 7pm WHERE: Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex, 445 SW Fourth St., Deerfield Beach COST: Event entrance and wing tasting is free. Activities, food and beverage available for purchase.

Summer Slammers Seminar at CHAOS Fishing

Live seminar with Captain Mike from Florida Sport Fishing TV. Some of the topics covered will include inshore vs. offshore; where to troll and why; setting a trolling pattern; where to position lures and why; rigging techniques; how to find slammers; migration characteristics and more.

WHEN: June 27 from 7 to 9pm. Food and drinks will be served at 6:30pm.

WHERE: CHAOS Fishing, 4301 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach COST: A $20 ticket includes $20 chaos cash redeemable in-store, food and beverages, a one-year subscription to Florida Sport Fishing Magazine and free tackle and apparel giveaways. Register online at chaosfishing.com

Punk Prom Against Bullying

Friday, June 7 is Punk Prom at American Rock Bar. The event will feature an incredible lineup of ten bands. Plus, there will be a best “worst” prom outfit contest, raffles and drink specials. This show is in support of a group of local students who were victims of a nasty prom prank and were bullied as a result. American Rock Bar and the participating bands wants them to know that their community has their backs and believes that bullying in all its forms is wrong and needs to be stopped. Come out to support the cause.

WHEN: June 7. Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm.

WHERE: American Rock Bar, 1600 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach COST: $10 cover. Tickets available through American Rock Bar.

Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament Summer SLAM Series & Kick-Off Party

This offshore kayak fishing tournament is fun for both anglers and land-fans. For the kayak anglers, there are huge cash payouts and prizes for top tournament winners. First prize purse is $5,000. For land-dwellers, there is live music, food vendors, a cross fit competition, SUP and kayak demos and games. A SUP race and kick-off party will also take place.

The kick off party will take place at Bru’s Room in Pompano Beach (235 S. Federal Highway) on June 20. The celebration will feature free finger food, music and a huge raffle to benefit the Broward Children’s Center.

EKFT tee-shirts will be for sale, and tournament organizers will go over all the important tournament rules. Participating anglers will fill out their registration forms, and receive wristbands and goody bags. Anglers must attend the kick off party to receive a goody bag.

If an angler can’t make it to the kick off party, they will be required to fill out registration forms and receive their wrist bands the morning of the tournament.

WHEN: The first leg of the tournament will take place June 22. Anglers launch from the beach between 6 and 7am and return by 2pm sharp for fish weigh-in. Land festivities run from 9am to 3pm, with music starting around 10am. Awards for the D-Fit Competition will take place around 1pm, while awards for the SUP competition will be given around 1:30pm.

Event ends at 3pm. The second leg of the competition will take place Aug. 10.

WHERE: The tournament will take place at 222 S. Pompano Beach Blvd. The launch point and stage will be set up on the sand just south of the Pompano Beach Fishing Pier.

RULES: Eligible fish for the tournament include dolphin, wahoo, kingfish, black fin tuna, African pompano, cobia, mutton snapper, gag grouper, black grouper, warsaw grouper, snowy grouper and all mackerel. All fish must be five pounds. Up to five fish eligible for weighin per kayak.

For more information or to register, go to extremekayakfishing.com

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Jazz in the Park

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City of Pompano Beach Nonprofit Resource Fair

Beach Yoga with Cliff in Deerfield Beach

The City of Pompano Beach Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department, along with District Four Commissioner Beverly Perkins, will host a great night of family fun at the second annual Jazz in the Park.

The event will feature live jazz music from the talented musicians of the BSO Jazz Band and the Eric and the Jazzers Band. Bring some lawn chairs, grab a bite to eat from one of the delicious local food vendors and jam out to some jazz.

WHEN: June 1 from 4 to 8pm WHERE: Annie Adderly Gillis Park, 601 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: Free

The City of Pompano Beach will be hosting a nonprofit fair for residents to learn more about the nonprofit organizations funded by the City and the services they offer. Parking is available directly behind the RaceTrac on Atlantic at NW 6th Ave./ Blanche Ely. WHEN: June 5 from 3 to 6pm WHERE: E. Pat Larkins Community Center, 520 NW Third St., COST: Free, but please RSVP on EventBrite or email nicole@ strategicphilanthropyinc.com

Pompano Beach’s Music Under the Stars

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy some live music under the stars. In June, Sekond Nature, a pop band, will perform. In July, Purple Heart, a Heart tribute band, will perform.

WHEN: June 14 and July 12 at 7pm WHERE: The Great Lawn, Corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvds.

COST: Free

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

Beach Zumba with Janet in Deerfield Beach

Beach Zumba has returned! Classes are at 8:30am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the SE Ninth St. boardwalk by the beach. Classes will be taught by experienced Zumba instructor, Janet Ciccone. Classes are $7 per class or $35 for a six-class package.

M/W/F - Stretch & Tone on Pompano Beach

Local fitness teacher Jackie Thomson has been teaching a stretch and tone class beachside for four years. Join her and her regular following of fitness students on the Great Lawn in Pompano Beach (far east end of Atlantic Blvd. by the sand) for a workout with an ocean breeze. Classes are Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at 9am.

Drop in rat is $7; or can purchase five sessions for $25, or 10 sessions for $ 40. For more information call Jackie at 443-366-075

Sundays - Yoga on Pompano Beach

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

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Performances

The Shakespeare Troupe of South Florida Presents Romeo and Juliet The Shakespeare Troupe of South Florida is bringing a special one-hour family version of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to the Pompano Beach Cultural Center on Friday, June 28 at 1pm and 7pm.

“Everyone will be thrilled by this unique troupe of performers renowned for bringing Shakespeare’s plays to life. This exclusive engagement of Romeo and Juliet is the ideal family event that brings to life an eternal tale of star-crossed lovers,” said Phyllis Korab, Cultural Affairs Director.

Shakespeare’s most famous work is a dazzling display of heart stopping action,

An Outrageous Concert: Happy Together Tour 2019

Revisit all the greatest hits of the ’60s and ’70s. Happy Together Tour featuring The Turtles, Chuck Negron, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Buckinghams, The Classics IV and The Cowsills.

WHEN: June 4; Doors open at 7pm; Show at 8pm WHERE: The Pompano Beach Amphitheater, 1806 NE Sixth St. COST: Tickets start at $29 plus ticketing fees and can be purchased by visiting pbamp.com.

spine tingling romance and heartbreaking tragedy. The Shakespeare Troupe Inc. will transport everyone to Verona, Italy. and bring the Bard’s beloved classic to life. After the performance, the troupe will present a Q&A to learn and share.

Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written by Shakespeare early in his career about two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families.

The play is performed by actors from the Shakespeare Troupe of South Florida; complete with sets, costumes and props, in a rare single performance that revitalizes a 300-year-old tale as touching today as it was through the years that followed.

WHEN: Friday, June 28 at 1pm and 7pm.

WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd.

COST: Tickets are $25 adult, $15 child, $15 groups of 4 or more, $15 for Pompano Beach residents and employees, $15 Seniors, $15 Veterans. You can purchase tickets at ccpompano.org or call 954-545-7800. Pompano Beach Cultural Center is located at 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach.

Slightly Stoopid With Tribal Seeds, Matisyahu & HIRIE at the Amp

Slightly Stoopid describes their music as “a fusion of folk, rock, reggae and blues with hip-hop, funk, metal and punk.” The Ocean Beach, Californiabased group is led by co-founders and multi-instrumentalists Kyle McDonald and Miles Doughty, along with drummer Ryan “Rymo” Moran; percussionist Oguer “OG” Ocon; saxophonist Daniel “Dela” Delacruz; keyboardist Paul Wolstencroft; trumpet and trombone player Andy Geib; plus special guest and “unofficial 8th member” Karl Denson (The Rolling Stones/Greyboy Allstars) on saxophone.

Tribal Seeds, Matisyahu and HIRIE all share a distinct reggae rock groove sure to swoon you.

WHEN: June 7; Doors open at 4:20pm; Show starts at 5:20pm WHERE: The Amp, 1806 NE Sixth St., Pompano Beach COST: Tickets start at $34.50, plus ticketing fees and can be purchased on axs.com or in person. Tickets for all Pompano Beach Amphitheater concerts are available for purchase on the day of the event at the Pompano Beach Amp Box Office three hours before the event start time; or before the date of the show at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center Box Office (located at 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach) Monday through Friday from 10am – 6pm.

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City Beat

BY MARIE PULEO

City Seeks to Retain Its Authority to Regulate Vacation Rentals As the number of vacation rental properties in Lighthouse Point continues to increase, the City is trying to protect an ordinance that regulates them from being preempted by the state.

In April, the City Commission adopted a resolution opposing legislation in both the House and Senate that would eliminate municipal authority to regulate vacation rentals.

The resolution states that the legislation (Committee Substitute for House Bill 987 and Senate Bill 824) “expresses the Florida legislature’s preference of vacation rentals over traditional residential uses and promotes commercial interests over the interests of the voters and residents of the state.”

According to City records, there are currently 27 residential properties in Lighthouse Point that are being used as vacation rentals, and another 11 have applications pending. Nearly half of the properties are owned by companies, not residents.

Mayor Glenn Troast said he thinks the number of vacation rental properties is high for a “bedroom community” like Lighthouse Point, as opposed to a resort community.

Under state law, the City cannot limit the number of vacation rentals.

“All we can do is regulate,” said Troast.

The City has experienced significant issues with vacation rentals, such as excessive noise, traffic, parking, trash and inadequate property maintenance.

The proposed House and Senate bills are the latest effort of the Florida Legislature to diminish the ability of local governments to regulate vacation rentals.

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In 2011, state statute was amended to prohibit local governments from regulating vacation rentals, unless the local government already had specific regulations in place. The City didn’t have any specific regulations on vacation rentals at that time, and a court decision in 2012 found that municipalities could not regulate vacation rentals using general zoning regulations, such as classifying them as a commercial use in a residential district.

In 2014, state statute was amended again to provide that a local law, ordinance or regulation cannot prohibit vacation rentals or regulate the duration or frequency of the rental.

To be able to the address local issues relating to vacation rentals despite the legislative restrictions, the City enacted an ordinance in 2015 that created and implemented land development regulations to regulate transient rentals (rentals of six months or less), which would include vacation rentals, consistent with the authority of state law.

The ordinance has had positive impacts addressing the adverse effects vacation rentals can have on residential neighborhoods. The proposed legislation in Tallahassee would preempt this ordinance and essentially eliminate any ability of the City to regulate vacation rentals. It would give oversight to the state’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of

Hotels and Restaurants.

The resolution passed by the City Commission says that through the proposed bills, the Florida Legislature is expressing that vacation rentals are just like any other residential use, and, in essence, is “choosing sides against Florida families that reside within their neighborhoods expecting that the government will not enact regulations to adversely affect their rights to quiet enjoyment, or prevent the enactment of regulations to preserve it.”

The idea is that a one-size-fits-all approach to regulating vacation rentals does not work, as issues are uniquely local in nature and different in every community.

The resolution was sent to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, every member of the state Legislature, the Florida League of Cities, the Broward County Commission, and other government entities.

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City Beat

BY MARIE PULEO

City Officials Have Not Given Up Fight Against Federal Highway Bike Lane Project City officials are continuing their efforts to stop a bike lane project that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) plans to carry out along Federal Highway from Sample Road to the Palm Beach County line. FDOT has been moving ahead with the project, even though the City Commission passed a resolution in March expressing its strong opposition to the project due to safety concerns.

Mayor Glenn Troast has reached out to members of the Broward County Commission, as well as State Sen. Gary Farmer and State Rep. Chip LaMarca, and asked them to contact FDOT regarding the concerns the City has with the project.

“This project is a major safety issue to me,” said Troast. “I’m not willing to drop it yet.”

The project calls for narrowing the landscaped traffic separators along Federal Highway and restriping the traffic lanes, in order to convert the existing 3-foot-wide northbound and southbound shoulders currently used by bicyclists into 5-foot-wide designated bike lanes with no buffer.

FDOT has said the width of the traffic lanes would not be reduced.

One of Troast’s greatest concerns is that along the highway there are many turn-offs into businesses, and drivers making those turns may not see that there’s a bicyclist coming up from behind.

Troast said he has seen too many bicycle-car accidents on Federal Highway, including one involving someone he knows, who was hit while riding a bicycle because the driver of a car making a right-hand turn didn’t see the bicyclist coming and failed to yield.

“With all the cut-ins along Federal

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Highway that are adjacent to the bike lanes, I think it’s a recipe for disaster,” said Troast.

The project, which includes improvements for pedestrians, is a Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) “Complete Streets” project that is on the MPO’s priority list and has been funded for construction. The Complete Streets initiative aims to provide safe access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders.

The resolution that the City Commission adopted in March urged that “the project be cancelled and that the funding be allocated to projects in other areas which are conducive to and safe for bicycle and pedestrian use.”

The resolution was sent to FDOT, the MPO, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the City of Deerfield Beach, the City of Pompano Beach and members of the Broward County Legislative Delegation that represent portions of the city.

In April, FDOT sent a letter to Troast saying that FDOT and the MPO “are committed to moving forward with the project” and that FDOT’s goal and statutory responsibility is to “safely meet the needs of all travel modes.”

In May, the MPO sent a response to the City Administration saying that it supports FDOT’s decision to move forward with the implementation of the project.

“FDOT has conducted extensive coordination with local stakeholders and has revised the plan for this corridor to address and incorporate comments and concerns received,” said the letter from MPO. Commission Vice President Michael Long, who brought forward the resolution, believes, like Troast, that the project increases the risk of injuries or fatalities along the Federal Highway corridor in Lighthouse Point and Deerfield Beach, particularly due to the turn-offs into businesses.

In an effort to possibly find a way to stop the project, Long has spoken to various elected officials and business owners who are opposed

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City Beat

BY MARIE PULEO

Lighthouse Point Fire Department Receives Pet Oxygen Masks Through ‘Project Breathe’

The Lighthouse Point Fire Department recently received a donation of oxygen masks to treat pets suffering from smoke inhalation during a fire event.

Each of the department’s four rescue trucks is now equipped with a kit containing a small, medium and large pet oxygen mask. The masks, which are reusable, were a donation from Invisible Fence through its Project Breathe Program.

Invisible Fence, based in Tennessee, is the company that created a system to contain pets in their yards using a wire buried around the property and a transmitter that sends a digital signal to the pet’s collar when it approaches the invisible boundary.

Jimmy O’Brien and Sean Bunker, the East Coast representatives of Invisible Fence of Florida, came to the Lighthouse Point Fire Department to present the mask kits.

“Our goal is to get these pet oxygen masks in every fire truck and emergency unit across the country

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and Canada,” said O’Brien. “Pet safety is what we do, and this is just another way that we can help keep pets safe.”

The specially-designed masks can be used both on conscious pets that have suffered from smoke inhalation and pets that need to be resuscitated after losing consciousness from exposure to dangerous toxic fumes. The masks can also be used to reverse the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning, and in drowning situations. They can be placed on dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and other pets.

“I’ve used these before and they’re tremendous,” said Assistant Fire Chief Tony Long.

Since Project Breathe’s inception in 2006, more than 25,000 masks have been donated to first responders across the U.S. and Canada, including hundreds of masks in Florida.

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The City didn’t learn about the project until it was already well into the design phase, and was going to negatively impact a number of city trees, particularly royal palms, along the highway. The City Commission was able to reach a compromise with FDOT and the MPO regarding the trees, but was given no option to reject the project itself.

The City Commission of Deerfield Beach is also opposed to the bike lane project, and in April passed a resolution similar to the one passed by Lighthouse Point. In May, the MPO sent Deerfield Beach a response letter identical to the one it sent Lighthouse Point.

Long said the two cities should have had a much greater input from the very beginning.

“It’s upsetting to me that other areas of government such as FDOT and the MPO fail to take into account the desires and needs of the affected cities with more than just lip service,” he said.

The Federal Highway bike lane project is scheduled to start in January 2020, and should take about a year-and-a-half to complete, according to Scott Thurman, the FDOT project manager. The estimated cost of the project is about $6.5 million.

Thurman said the project will provide “a missing link” between the 4-foot bike lanes that already exist along Federal Highway south of Sample Road to just north of Atlantic Boulevard, and from the Palm Beach County line northward.

Both Long and Troast plan to continue their efforts to stop the project, though they’re not sure what results they will bring.

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New Gated Townhome Community is Nearing Groundbreaking in Lighthouse Point SeKai Residences, a 12-unit gated townhome community that will occupy the vacant lot on the southwest corner of NE 23rd Avenue (Lighthouse Drive) and NE 39th Street, is expected to break ground in several months.

The two-story townhome project has been fully approved and the developer, Adam Adache, is awaiting building permits from the City, which he hopes will be finalized by the end of September.

Construction of the townhomes is anticipated to start immediately after the building permits are issued, and should take about 12 to 14 months to complete, said Adache, who is managing partner of Cavache Properties, which has offices in Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale.

It will be the first new construction of townhomes in Lighthouse Point in over 10 years.

Two buildings with six townhomes each will be built on the site, which is just under one acre, and has the address of 3870 NE 22nd Way. The site has stood vacant for approximately six years.

The townhomes will range in size from 2,040 square feet to 2,465 square feet of air conditioned space, with three- and four-bedroom floor plans.

They are currently priced at about $850,000 (interior units) to $1 million (corner units).

Sales and marketing of the townhomes began about two months ago, and three of the units have already been reserved under written contract by residents from Parkland, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea and Pompano Beach.

“We expect close to half of our sales to come from Lighthouse Point,” said Adache.

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of them have lived in large homes on the water for many years and want to downsize, such as empty-nesters, but they love Lighthouse Point and don’t want to leave.

In June 2018, the city’s Planning and Zoning Board approved the site plan for the project, which included a ground floor patio area with a splash pool for each townhome unit.

Last month, the Board approved the developer’s request to amend the site plan and allow three other options that buyers can choose from for the patio area if they don’t want a splash pool: a decorative lighted fountain, a small fish pond with a waterfall or a fire pit.

Other amenities for each townhome include a second-story

as between each unit. The entrance to the property will be on NE 22nd Way, and will have an automatic swing gate. An exit with a sliding gate will be on NE 39th Street, where vehicles coming out of the property will be able to make a right turn only, and head toward the traffic light at the Lighthouse Drive intersection.

The name of the residences – “SeKai” – is of Japanese origin, and means “New World.” Adache said the name fits the innovative design of the townhomes, which is a combination of “contemporary and organic.”

In Lighthouse Point, contemporary is nice, but most people aren’t looking for ultra-contemporary, said Adache, so a lot of earthy colors and components were added, making the

covered terrace, Italian cabinetry throughout, stone countertops, stateof-the-art appliances, 10-foot ceilings, high-impact hurricane glass, and prewiring for smart home technology.

Each unit will also have a private two-car garage. In addition, there will be four guest parking spaces inside the property, and five on-street parking spaces along NE 22nd Way. There will be a privacy wall around the perimeter of the property, as well

design a little more “transitional,” which is new to the area, and so far, has been well-received.

“We are very excited about this project,” said Adache. “It’s located in a highly desirable neighborhood and is currently the only new approved townhome development in the City of Lighthouse Point. We look forward to delivering a high-quality development and are proud to be a new addition to this beautiful city.”

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City’s representative throughout the Shortly after the architect is is expected to be brought to the City to around 25 feet, prefer full sun and are drought tolerant.

While these make nice houseplants, unfortunately, they process. hired, the City will advertise for a Commission this month for approval, of all, their pyramidalTheshape grow to be quite large, and quickly! The result is that they whoBest makes City closed on thethe $16.5perfect million construction manager, will then according to City Administration.

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Congratulations to Pam and Richard Farmer of 2900 NE 51st St., Lighthouse Point, winner of Lighthouse Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Mims at 4960 N.E. 27 Avenue, winner of Lighthouse Point Community’s Point community’s Beauty Spot of the Month, awarded by Erica Davey, The Butterfly Lady

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Trinity Christian School and Trinity Learning Center’s VPK On Wednesday, April 24th Trinity Christian School and Trinity Learning Center’s VPK students celebrated their second annual Earth Day Festival. Leading up to the festival, the children learned how to better protect our environment through hands on activities and researched various ways to help keep our earth healthy. The Festival was decorated with students’ artwork which they created using repurposed materials. Each grade level hosted an activity for their fellow classmates to participate in. Students were able to take home items they made such as seed bombs, upcycled tile coasters and rainbow necklaces.

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Happy Snaps The 21st Annual Mercury/SeaVee Pompano Beach Saltwater Shootout Pre-fishing reports in advance of the Shootout had teams prepared for a hot day of fishing in the first leg of the PBSC summer series. Bryce Statham and his Blue Moon fishing team posted a great catch with 221.4 pounds of fish on board their Mercury powered 34â&#x20AC;&#x2122; SeaVee. They popped the Champagne on stage in celebration of the first place win and their $25,336 payday! Pierce Statham was also the top male angler with 127.6 points. Team Digger Rich was the only other team to break the two hundred pound threshold with four kings and four tuna that weighed in at 214.1 pounds to secure the second place spot overall and a check for $10,840. Big fish have a reputation for big payouts in the PBSC tournaments and the 2019 Shootout was no exception. Angela Davis landed a 44.6 pound cobia with her teammates on team Reel Synergy. The cobia turned out to be the heaviest fish of the tournament and the second largest payout with a check for $20,598 to the team.

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Happy Snaps The Boston Marathon This is the third year that Tiffany Liff and Georgia Underwood of Lighthouse Point qualified for and completed in the Boston Marathon. Congratulation!

Highlands Christian Academy in Pompano Beach has a New Athletic Director Paul Pridemore, a Pompano beach native, Highlands alumni and local athlete, will take over as the new Athletic Director of Highlands Christian Academy in June.

Pridemore grew up in Pompano Beach and first attended Highlands Christian Academy in 1972 as a 6th grader. As a high school student, Pridemore played

basketball and football. He quickly became known at Highlands and around South Florida as a top athlete.

As a Knights basketball player, he was named to the All-County and All-State teams his sophomore, junior and senior years; named Player of the Year as a junior and senior by the Sun Sentinel and Miami Herald; and

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named MVP of the 1979 State Basketball Tournament.

In Knights football, Pridemore led the county in passing yards his junior and senior years; was named All-State his junior and senior years; was nominated for Athlete of the Year by the Miami Herald in 1979; and was offered a full football scholarship to the University of Florida.

After graduating college in 1984, Pridemore moved back to Pompano Beach where he went into the insurance business and coached Highlands Knights basketball for two seasons. In the following years (in Northern Florida and Tennessee), he owned an insurance agency, coached boys and girls basketball, and served as an Assistant AD. Over the years, Pridemore’s teams have won 438 games, 13 district titles, 10 Regional Championships, and been to 6 state tournaments.

Pridemore is married to Terri, a CPA. They have three grown children and one grandchild.

Pridemore’s said his vision for the Highlands Athletic Department is to “provide student-athletes an environment that promotes and supports Christian, academic, athletic, and personal achievement; to field athletic teams which perform at competitive levels; to use highly-qualified coaches and staff to help students become better athletes and citizens; and to prepare student-athletes to make transitions to the next level academically and athletically.”

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Personal Development

The Right Way to Praise Kids

BY CRAIG HALEY

IF YOU ARE A PARENT, YOU KNOW HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO HELP YOUR CHILD DEVELOP CONFIDENCE. IT’S EVERYTHING! FOR YOUR CHILD TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL, THEY HAVE TO believe in themselves and feel good about who they are.

Here is what most parents do: They say things like, “You are so beautiful. You are so talented. You are so skilled.” If you are a parent, I’m sure you have said things like this to your child. I know I have.

Giving your child compliments is not a bad thing; however, it is not the best way to praise kids so they develop real confidence.

There was an 18-year study done at Stanford University, and the study found that complimenting your child feels good to them in the moment, but when they deal with the inevitable obstacles or challenges in life, they will panic because they will start to think it’s not true.

In fact, when kids that were praised like that were given a difficult test, 40 percent of them lied about their score because it was incongruent with who they thought they were.

That’s right: 40 percent!

The study found that the best way to praise kids was based upon their efforts. In other words, when parents praise a child’s creativity, follow through, discipline, and non-quitting spirit, the child develops real confidence.

The reason this works is because their efforts are what will stick with them as they get older and deal with the next set of challenges. They can always rely on their creativity, discipline and follow through to help them overcome the current problem.

I have seen this happen many times at our martial arts schools.

For example, we have a student, Nicholas Melo, that was born with

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low muscle tone. In other words, he was born with less muscle than a normal kid.

He came to the dojo and fell in love with it. When it came time to do the necessary fitness testing, he had a hard time initially. His parents, Marcelo and Simone, were smart though. They reminded him that he doesn’t give up on things; that he is incredibly disciplined and focused.

They encouraged him and told him if he was disciplined at practicing every day, he would be able to make the fitness standard. And guess what? He sure did, and he did it with flying colors!

Fast forward to now, and Nicholas is a confident 15-year-old 2nd Degree Black Belt with greatness in his future.

I’m reading a book right now called “Outwitting the Devil” by Napoleon Hill. In the book, he talks about how drifters (people who just go through life with no real passion or aim) come into a failure or setback and they think it is final. In other words, they think there is nothing they can do about it.

There is a big difference, however, between a temporary setback and a permanent failure. If a child knows that he or she is resilient and creative, they will rely on their ability to figure things out.

New York Times best-selling author Brendon Burchard says that high performers in life are not necessarily the smartest people or have all the answers. They are the people that believe strongly in their ability to figure things out. In other words, they are tenacious, persistent and driven to find a way to achieve their goal. They will ask questions, work hard, study and try repeatedly to figure it out until they are successful.

In summary, giving anyone a compliment is always a nice gesture, and I’m sure it will be appreciated. But when praising your child, focus on their efforts, and overtime they will develop the true, unshakable confidence that will last for many years 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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Breaking the Taboo

SUICIDE PREVENTION

BY DR. JILL SELBACH ONE TOPIC THAT COMES UP ALL TOO OFTEN IN THE MEDIA IS SUICIDE. USUALLY, THIS HAPPENS AFTER THE NEWS BREAKS THAT SOMEONE IN THE SPOTLIGHT, LIKE A CELEBRITY, HAS passed away unexpectedly. Everyone is in shock and disbelief.

It is something people do not like to talk about because it is taboo, scary and most people just don’t know what to do. As a psychologist, it is something we must ask people about and surprisingly, there are some people who are very comfortable talking about it. Others look away, squirm in their seat and stutter as they try to explain their experience.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that suicide rates have been rising in almost every state in our nation.

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. and is on the rise. In 2017, 47,173 Americans took their own lives. Researchers have found that more than half of these people had no diagnosed psychological condition. Yes, there are many psychological disorders that are known for suicidal ideation, gestures and completed suicide. Some of these would be major depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder and autistic spectrum disorder. Then there are the people who experience chronic pain, substance abusers and others who feel they just can’t be accepted, like LGBT individuals.

Active vs. passive suicidality Many people view suicidal thinking as something people experience when in crisis and they see no way out. However, there are people who struggle with thinking about their own death frequently. These are people who don’t actively want to kill themselves most of the time but don’t necessarily want to live.

They are in this gray area of trying to find things to live for but not really caring if they don’t wake up in the morning. This difference is active vs. passive suicidality. There is no plan to accomplish the act of suicide and no time frame in which to do it laid out in passive suicidality. Having a plan and the intent to follow that plan is active suicidality.

Passive people may just let everything go, engage in risky behaviors, put themselves in dangerous situations or just sleep through life. They just don’t care about life in general. Many people have these long standing patterns of what I call the “blahs.”

Nothing is particularly exciting or fulfilling to them. They don’t experience the excitement or anxious anticipation of the little things in life. They plod along viewing life as a rather mundane experience most of the time. The thoughts of not being on the planet peek in and out of their awareness. It may show up as 56

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fantasizing about your own funeral, thinking about not waking up tomorrow or dying on the way to school or work.

Researchers find it very hard to obtain data on this passive suicidality. The individuals experiencing this don’t show up in hospitals, or quite frankly, speak about it. Almost everyone has had these fleeting thoughts at one time or another in their lives, but for some it is a day to day indifference to life.

Help is available There are things that can be done to help. Talk therapy is very helpful, specifically cognitive behavioral therapy. Medication can be very helpful in these cases as well in combination with talk therapy. Some things that are helpful in coping are: planning things, even very little things, to look forward to, connecting to others who would miss you and having pets that rely on you. There is always that risk, a very real risk, that a person will shift from that passively suicidal realm to actively suicidal. This is a fragile state that could be disrupted by any negative life event. Much like when a tragedy happens in a normally happy person’s life they may begin to contemplate taking their own life for the first time. So any type of suicidal thinking must be taken seriously and treated.

Everyone can help prevent suicide • Learn the warning signs of suicide to identify and appropriately respond to people at risk. Find out how this can save a life by visiting: www.BeThe1to.com • Reduce access to lethal means – such as medications and firearms, etc. among people at risk of suicide.

• Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for help: 1-800273-TALK (8255). https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org • Crisis Text Line: Text CONNECT to 741741 • Broward County also has a mobile crisis unit that will come to you to evaluate the situation. Henderson Mobile Crisis: 954-4630911. Y Dr. Jill Selbach is a licensed clinical psychologist. For more information visit drjillselbach.com or call 954-618-8412.

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New Florida Laws for 2019

BY MARTIN ZEVIN, ATTORNEY SEVERAL NEW LAWS HAVE PASSED THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE AND WILL BE SIGNED INTO LAW FOR 2019 BY GOVERNOR DESANTIS. TEXTING WHILE DRIVING HAS NOW become a primary offense. This means that police can stop a driver just for texting. Florida follows 43 other states that have laws prohibiting texting while driving. The law includes a grace period requiring police to issue warnings only through the end of 2019. Beginning in 2020, a first violation will result in a $30 Florida Capital, Tallahassee

fine plus court costs which would bring the total up to over $100.

A subsequent violation committed within five years will result in a $60 fine, plus court costs. The legislation also includes a requirement that police track the race of people who are stopped for texting while driving. The Senate bill required a stricter law that would have prohibited drivers from holding their phone while driving; however, the House would not pass that version. The compromise bill, which did pass, requires that cell phones must be used in hands-free mode in school zones and in construction zones where workers are present.

An antisemitism bill passed two days after the shooting in a California Synagogue. The bill prohibits anti-Semitism in Florida’s public schools and universities. The bill requires that discrimination against Jewish people be treated the same as

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acts of racial discrimination in public schools. The bill includes an extensive definition of anti-Semitism which includes speech that makes dehumanizing or stereotypical allegations about the Jewish community. The definition also includes expressing hatred for Jews, calling for the killing or harming of a Jewish person, criticizing the collective power of the Jewish community or accusing Jewish people or Israel of inventing or exaggerating the Holocaust.

On budget issues, the legislature agreed to fund $50 million to keep the tourist agency, Visit Florida, in operation until June 30, 2020. A total of $40 million was also budgeted toward the Job Growth Grant fund, which is used to pay for infrastructure and job training projects. There will be a $35 million cut in base funding for state universities; however, University of Florida and Florida State University will get $6.9 million to replenish some of those cuts.

As of this writing, other areas of the budget had not been finalized, including a tax cut package and health care. It is likely that the legislature will again approve a sales tax holiday on back-to-school items. Also not yet finalized as of press time was a criminal justice reform bill.

Governor DeSantis will be signing a bill that could eventually allow Floridians to gain access to cheaper Canadian prescription drugs. However, although the bill will be signed by the governor, it cannot take effect without approval from the federal government, which has yet to authorize similar laws in any other state. Another health related bill eliminates the regulatory program for hospitals known as “certificate of need.” The certificate of need requirement would be eliminated for new general hospitals and for “tertiary services” on July, 1, 2019. The bill also repeals a certificate of need requirement in 2021 for specialty hospitals such as children’s hospitals. Tertiary services include organ transplants and pediatric open-heart surgery, and neonatal intensive-care units. It is hoped that eliminating the certificate of need requirement will lead to lower costs and greater access to care. Y Martin Zevin is available to discuss wills, trusts, estates and probate, and is available for free consultation regarding personal injury claims or car insurance coverage. For more information call 954-569-4878 or visit martinzevinpa.com.

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Iguana Update

BY JIM TERLIZZI MY BATTLE WITH THE IGUANA INFESTATION CONTINUES, BUT I AM PLEASED TO REPORT A SMALL VICTORY. I HAVE MANAGED TO KEEP THEM OFF MY roof. However, I still am losing the war.

What most people don’t know, iguanas are trained by roofing companies to dig under your roof tiles and punch holes in the underlayment, causing leaks. The green monsters were accessing the roof by climbing the palm trees next to the house.

To thwart this, I hired a company to wrap the palms with slippery plastic bands which keep the iguanas from gaining traction. It worked. This may be short-lived, however, as I understand that the roofers are developing a strain of iguana crossed with octopus, giving them sucker feet.

As reported in previous articles, I have, without success, tried garden owls, iguana repellent (storebought and home-made), a high-frequency sound generator and an anti-bear pepper spray which shoots 30-feet but gives you just one five-second burst at a cost of $30. I would need $15,000 worth to take one shot at each iguana on my property. My wife put the kibosh on that idea.

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More recently, born of frustration, I actually spent money for a gallon of coyote urine, which I sprayed all over my property. This malodorous product kept away friends, family and the mailman, but attracted the police and a HAZMAT unit.

It turned out that my next-door neighbor had not seen my wife for several days and, coupled with the foul smell, deduced that I had killed her and buried her in the yard. Once my wife made an appearance, the cops instantly disappeared. The iguanas were still there.

There is one plus to this. Should I decide to dispatch my wife I probably would get away with it. Sort of like “double jeopardy.” No one is coming to investigate that stink twice.

In an attempt to thin out the herd, last week I put out several traps baited with a delicious vegetable medley. My mistake was putting them out at night. I caught three raccoons and an opossum. Apparently they liked the food. They all showed up the next night.

There is one method of relocating the prehistoric beasts that does work. When they are sunbathing on the dock you charge them and force them to dive into the canal. However, to achieve this one must, like a submarine captain, calculate the “angle on the bow” so that their shortest escape route is the water. When they get to the other side, they usually stay there, which is fine. Those neighbors have terrible taste in music, so they deserve some angst.

I have found an ally in my quest. My landscaper informed me that he eats iguanas. I intend to stock his larder with as many as I can. To that end I have ordered a tranquilizer gun so that I can disable the beasts without running afoul of animal cruelty laws.

In return, the gardener will provide me with a sample of his cooking.

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DEAR READERS, I made it through high school and college without having to change one flat tire or repair any broken item around our house.

My mechanical ineptitude did not get exposed until I joined the Navy. To those of you who may have missed some of my incomparable exploits in previous columns, I list here but a few: Norfolk, Virginia — My first day on active duty in the Navy. I joined the sailors lining the gangplank leading up to my first ship, the heavy cruiser USS Albany. I showed my Naval ID to the Officer of the Deck, who ordered me to “report to the Executive Officer forthwith.”

“What?! Er ... what, sir? What have I done?”

“You’ll find out when you get there. Leave! Now!” I staggered there, terrified. At the Executive Officer’s door, I saluted, my arm shaking uncontrollably. He looked me up and down, grinning sardonically.

“Well,” he said, “Lucky me. I get to meet face-to-face with the sailor who’s the talk of the Pentagon.”

“What? What?”

“At ease,” he said, grin now smug. “Sit down.”

I sat down, quivering.

“Sailor,” he said, “You took four different tests in basic training, so the Navy will know where to assign you. Best score on any test, a 75; average score, a 45. You did very well on three of them. On the mechanical test, you scored a 9.”

“It was a hard test,” I said.

“Sailor, in the 38 years the United States Navy has been administering these tests, no one has ever scored in single digits on any test. The United States Navy does not recognize nine as a score, and has ordered me to re-administer this test the minute you board ship.”

And with that, he handed me a copy of the mechanical test, which I labored over for one hour — timed by an hourglass.

I handed it to the XO; he took out a stencil, placed it over my answers and scored it.

In genuine awe, he said, “You did it again.”

“It was just as hard this time,” I said.

And suddenly, magically, everything aboard the USS Albany became the personal property of the Executive Officer.

“You stay away from my radar shack!” he ordered.

“I — I wasn’t intending to hang out there a lot.”

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“I catch you anywhere near my engine room, I’ll throw you in the brig for three days!”

“I – I’m not a big fan of engines.”

I was assigned to the personnel office to work on the ship’s newspaper and handle other publicity chores. Outstanding! I was even blessed with a beautiful new electric typewriter.

I was not permitted to change the typewriter ribbon.

Boston — After a half-year Mediterranean cruise, my ship was ordered to Boston for eight months in drydock. My wife joined me; we had been married for about a year, and we came to love Boston as much as our home town, Chicago. We loved New England. We loved the fact I didn’t have to go to sea again for seven months.

We were a very happy couple when we settled into an inexpensive apartment near Harvard.

Attempting to impress my young wife, I decided to install a wall can opener in our tiny kitchen — which required drilling holes to secure the bracket on the wall, which would then hold the opener.

However, I hung the bracket upside down.

I drilled more holes. But aligned them wrong for the bracket. I drilled more holes. By the time we left Boston, that kitchen wall looked like the site of the Valentine’s Day Massacre We slinked out of town in the middle of the night.

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By this time, of course, my wife had realized I was the last person in the world who should be a homeowner.

Whenever anything broke around the house, the first thing she did was swear the kids to silence lest I try to fix it.

Then, one weekend while she was visiting her sister in Ohio, I decided to surprise her and build a bookcase for our living room. My friend at work, Dennis, told me he had assembled one in 20 minutes. Took me four hours.

When my wife came home, I proudly displayed my handiwork.

She smiled, thanked me and gave me a nice hug.

“I really appreciate this,” she said. “But there’s one thing I think you’ll have to fix, The way you’ve constructed it, the books will be facing the wall.”

My neighbor (great with his hands) chuckled and reassembled it for me in twenty-five minutes.

Sunrise, Florida — We moved to a condo. By this time, I had learned to never touch anything that needed assembling, installation, re-installation, mending, polishing or repairing.

One day, talking with a bridge partner, I mentioned I wanted to have my den walls painted.

“Kevin!” she exclaimed with a smile. “Kevin Gallagher.

Greatest handyman in South Florida. He’s handled any problem I’ve ever had. Plumbing, electrical, painting, you name it, he can fix it. And he’s very reasonable.”

I called Kevin. He came at the time we’d agreed. Very unusual for Florida. We agreed on a reasonable fee. Took him one hour to paint my den walls, just as he’d said.

Very unusual for Florida.

Then Kevin asked me if I’d like him to install Roku on my TV set.

“What’s Roku?”

“A streaming device. Gives you Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, a whole bunch of channels. A kit costs maybe $30.”

“Let’s do it.”

He hooked me up in 30 minutes.

Then, last week, my Roku remote died. I replaced batteries. Still dead. I called Kevin.

“You probably just need a new stick. These remotes aren’t built to last a long time. Or, you could just get a new Roku kit.”

I decided on a whole new kit. Another $30.

I took one look at the directions and called Kevin.

“I think I can put in the batteries,” I said.

Kevin chuckled. He’s on his way as I write this. I wonder if I should brag about once being famous at the Pentagon. Y Cantankerously Yours, Wendell Abern Wendell Abern can be reached at dendyabern@gmail.com.

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Express Yourself with Spanish Red

BY DAVID EHRENFRIED

Perhaps you recall the refrain from the musical My Fair Lady, “The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.”

Well, it doesn’t. But that’s a good thing.

In case you’re wondering where Spain’s rain does fall, at least in relative abundance, it is on Spain’s far northern coast. Fortunately, that’s not where Spaniards grow most grapes for this column’s topic, Spain’s splendid and mostly very affordable red wine, like Rioja (ree-oh-hah) and Ribera del Duero. South of Spain’s north coast, natural barriers and Spain’s mostly warm, dry Mediterranean climate help to keep rain and cool air in check. When you combine that with skillful winemaking and the particular grapes, soil types and other physical attributes of Spain’s red wine regions, wine-drinkers get something pretty special.

Expressive Red Wine Good Spanish red wines are often expressive, delicious and unique.

As wine goes, they have character, verve and a sense of place. In many ways, they’re expressions of Spain, home to the guitar and flamenco music, artists Picasso and Dali, paella, celebrated bulls, emotional politics, and possibly even more intense sports rivalries.

The wines can be bold and direct with bright berry fruit and other flavors, and the best can also be elegant and sophisticated. Some are rustic; some are hard to pin down but have irresistible flavor combinations or other attributes. And there are plenty of good bottles selling between $10 and $35, like the ones my wife, friends and I tasted for this column.

Spain makes over 4.6 million tons of wine — only Italy makes more — and most is red. Spain has dozens of wine grape varieties, but its reds are produced mainly from Tempranillo (temp-rah-nee-yho), Garnacha (aka Grenache) and Monastrell (aka Mourvèdre) grapes.

These and other varieties date back thousands of years in Spain and were introduced later to France and other countries. Happily, Spanish red wines retain characteristics lost or changed in other countries due to different soils, growing conditions and vinification techniques.

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Buying and Trying Spanish Wines Overall, the wines we tasted were dry, medium-to-full bodied and delicious, with enticing aromas, plenty of fruit, and often some earthiness and hints of flavors like caramel, balsamic and vanilla. All were naturals for pairing with flavorful foods, including appetizers and just about anything prepared on a grill (meat, poultry, fish absolutely, and lots of vegetables).

My tasting notes, however, will probably make more sense if I explain a little more about Spanish red wines, especially if you’re unfamiliar with them and want to buy a few bottles.

When buying Spanish wines, the two most important pieces of information on wine labels, besides the winemaker and the vintage, are the names of the region where the wines were made and the grapes used to make the wine. As in many countries, red wines in Spain are typically named for the provinces or regions in which they’re made, as in “I’m looking for a good Spanish Rioja.” However, the grape names, which do not always appear prominently on labels, are equally important. They give us clues how each wine will taste.

Another indicator of both taste and quality is language that tells how long the wines have been aged.

Here’s a primer on four of Spain’s most notable red wine grapes and important regions they’re cultivated and made into distinctive wines. >>>

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<<< Tempranillo

Tempranillo is Spain’s most important and widely grown grape. Tempranillo grapes produce flavorful iconic wines with cherry and other berry tastes along with vanilla, caramel, leather and other tones. Rioja and Ribera del Duero in northern Spain are Tempranillo’s most important regions. Toro is another. Rioja and Toro wines are typically 100 percent Tempranillo. Ribera wines often are blended with small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Garnacha, yielding sleeker or more muscular wines that can have alluring palettes of flavors but also can be quite expensive.

Aging in oak barrels and extra time in the bottle soften Tempranillo wines and give them deeper, richer flavors.

Look for one of the following three classifications or another explanation on each bottle to give you this aging information. Try a Riserva first if you can.

Crianza: Least expensive; released two years after aging, including one in oak Riserva: More expensive; aged at least three years, including one or more in oak Gran Riserva: Most expensive; 5-7 years of aging, including two or more in oak.

Monastrell Monastrell grapes are grown mainly along Spain’s southeastern Mediterranean coast. Two regions, Jumilla (Hoo-mee-yha) and Alicante, produce distinctive, strong full-bore Monastrell wines with dark fruit, spice, cocoa and other flavors. Known elsewhere as Mourvèdre, Monastrell’s singular expression may be in the pricey French wine Bandol. Mourvèdre is also blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and other full-bodied wines to add depth and structure. Spain makes the delicious original Monastrell wines purely and inexpensively.

Garnacha Garnacha (know elsewhere as Grenache) wines are usually medium-bodied, made typically as blends in Spain’s northeast, along the coast and inland near Barcelona.

Most important is Priorat, an area that makes dense, richly flavored but costly wines. Priorat vines grow on steep hillsides that are costly to cultivate. We tried a less expensive blend from a surrounding area, Montsant. Other areas, like Campo de Borja, near Rioja, also make many affordable Garnacha wines.

Mencía Mencía (men-thee-uh) grapes are used to make Bierzo wine, from the northern Spain province by the same name. Once little known outside Europe, Bierzo red wines are lighter, interesting, fresh and enjoyable. Some people liken them to Merlot or Pinot Noir. I may take 30 minutes or more after opening for the flavors to develop — a good rule of thumb for many red wines.

By the way, all red Spanish wine vintages between 2004

and 2015 were generally very good to exceptional, except for 2006 and 2007. Also, Spanish wine makers often don’t release wines until several or more years after bottling, removing temptations to open then too soon. Don’t be surprised if you see 2012 or earlier vintages. They likely haven’t just been sitting on store shelves because no one wants them.

Note that all the wines described below cost less than $35. You should be able to find these or comparable ones at similar prices. You can spend a lot more, of course, to get more sophisticated or complex wines. But you definitely don’t need to spend $200 or more on a bottle of Bodegas Vega Sicilia, one of Spain’s greatest wines, to savor truly enjoyable Spanish wine. (If you do, however, I’ll be right over.)

Well, I hope you have as much fun trying Spanish wines as we did. We’d love to get your comments. The topic next month is Rosé wine.

Tastings Rioja: 2011 Vina Alberdi Reserva ($20). From La Rioja Alta.

Gorgeous! 100 percent Tempranillo. Bold with amazing deep cherry, smoky caramel and earthy aromas, and a delicious balance of bright red berry flavors along with a bit of citrus and other tastes. (Also look for: Allende, Bilbao, Cáceras, Cune (CVNE), El Coto, Heredia, Lan, Muga, Murrietta and Montecillo, among others.)

Ribera del Duero: 2015 Finca Villacreces ($30). Beautiful, pleasurable wine, aged in oak 14 mos. Modern style blended from 86 percent Tempranillo with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Bright cherry and blackberry flavors. Delicious.

(Some other producers: Aalto, Emilio Moro, Fernandez, Monasterio, Retuerta, Aldemar and Valderiz. ) Toro: 2012 Viñas Elias Moro ($19). 100 percent Tempranillo. Very good. Fresh earthy, cherry and plum scents and cherry, tobacco, cocoa and vanilla tastes.

Lots of pizzaz but a bit rough. (Others to try: Monja, Numanthia-Termes and Ordoñez.)

Monastrell: 2015 Tarima Hill Estate Bottled Old Vines, Volver, Alicante ($16). 17th on Wine Spectator Magazine’s 2017 Top 100 list. Amazing buy! Plum, toasted oak, dried cherry aromas; dark cherry, plum and black current flavors. Delicious. Solid structure with mild tannins. (Also look for Ego, El Nido, Gil, Luzon and Martinez.)

Garnacha: 2015 Argami, Bodegas Ordoñez, Montsant ($19). Garnacha, Mazuelo and Syrah blend. Rustic but very enjoyable. Mushroomy aromas with dark cherry, blackberry, chocolate, and other flavors. (Look for Moncayo and Borsao, among others, from Campo de Borja.)

Mencia: 2016 Petalos Bierzo, Decendientes de J. Palacios ($19). Lighter than Tempranillo. Tasty dark cherry, strawberry and plum flavors and a bit of anise. Went beautifully with roasted branzino and potatoes. Open at least 30 minutes before drinking. (Also look for Losado and Arganza.) Y

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Some of Lighthouse Point magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staff recently had this experience driving down Federal Highway in our neighborhood.

The experience prompted us to ask, what else had we missed? What new businesses are on Federal?

But also, what old but unnoticed gems exist?

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BEST NEW FASTCASUAL EATS: BLUE OCEAN POKE

As one diner put it, Blue Ocean Poke is “like the Chipotle of Poke.” Poke (pronounced ‘pohkeh’) is a Hawaiian cuisine traditionally known as a raw fish salad — essentially a sushi bowl. Blue Ocean Poke allows you to create your own.

First you choose your base: white rice, brown rice, quinoa, spinach, mixed greens or a combination. Next, choose your protein: tuna, salmon, spicy tuna, shrimp, tofu or marinated tofu. Then choose from a variety of sauces, veggies and crunchy toppings.

We recommend the spicy mayo and eel sauce, or the citrus ponzu and ginger turmeric sauce.

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Blue Ocean Poke is located at 250 S. Federal Highway in Deerfield Beach. They are open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 9pm; and Sunday from 11am to 8pm.

For more information visit blueoceanpokefl.com or call 954-708-2060.

MOST SURPRISING RESTAURANT: SR. CEVICHE

Walking into Sr. Ceviche in Lighthouse Point is a refreshingly pleasant surprise. From the outside, Sr. Ceviche is another strip mall restaurant; but inside is a vibrant and modern dining room styled with natural materials, live

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Priscilla Haase prepares our poke lunch.

greenery and subtle splashes of color. The bar is long, sleek and inviting. The restaurant serves complimentary freshly fried Canchitas (a fried salty corn) to tantalize the appetite before moving on to the cold course. For the cold course, Sr. Ceviche specializes in, surprise, surprise, ceviche.

A chef prepares the ceviches in front of guests in an open cold kitchen tucked in the back corner of the dining room. Sr. Ceviche has 19 different types of Peruvian ceviches, four types of carpaccio and six types of causas (cold seasoned mashed potatoes served with a variety of different meats or seafood).

For the ceviches, there’s of course the Ceviche Clasico (with fish, limo peppers and the chef’s secret touch) and the Leche de Tigre (made traditionally with lime juice, cilantro, onion, seafood stock and ají limo chiles); then there’s the less-common forms such as the Ceviche de Rocoto (with Peruvian hot rococo peppers blended in a creamy sauce) and the Ceviche Tropical (with fish,

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Tuesday Morning

pineapple, mango and coconut milk).

After a few refreshing cold courses, Sr. Ceviche offers a large menu of hot Peruvian dishes including appetizers, Saltados (sautéed dishes), Chaufas (oriental wok-fried rices) and Platos de Fondo (entrées). Some notable dishes include the baked parmesan scallops, the Aji de Gallina (chicken in a creamy spiced Peruvian sauce), seafood paella, a tenderloin sautéed with onions and tomatoes, a glazed corvina in a Passion fruit sauce and a number of

Peruvian-inspired pasta dishes.

Sr. Ceviche has live music on Friday nights and is open every day until 10pm. Guests can also order takeout or delivery online.

The Lighthouse Point location of Sr. Ceviche is located at 3100 N. Federal Highway. Sr. Ceviche also has locations in Pembroke Pines, Aventura and Margate. For more information visit srcevicherestaurant.com or call 954-933-1476.

Tuesday Morning, located in the Venetian Isle Shopping Center, is a fantastic place to find fun food products for entertaining. Take, for example, the rainbow-striped pasta, which adds a certain whimsy to your typical Italian dish. Point!

Publishing’s resident chef Mrs. Kossenfloffer (mrskossenfloffer. com) recently created a recipe using Tuesday morning’s rainbow pasta. Check it out in our dining guide on page 84.

And if you need a gift to bring alongside your dish

BEST FOREIGN MARKET: BG ASIAN GROCERY

The aisles of BG Asian Grocery are tremendously fun to wander. All the store’s products are imported from Thailand, but have different Asian roots. There’s products from Japan, China, Korea, Indonesia and Vietnam. The colorful aisles enliven your senses. Authentic ramens, green tea mochi, lychee soda, dozens of Asian sauces, chili pastes and cooking products, traditional soba noodles and fun Asian candies are just a few things you can find here. Get adventurous. Experiment. Add some zest to your usual culinary monotony.

BG Asian Grocery is located at 943 S. Federal Highway in Deerfield Beach (in the same plaza as Phat Boy sushi).

The grocery store can be reached at 954-426-6321.

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for your next dinner party, Tuesday Morning carries cool wine hand-bags.

Tuesday Morning is located at 3772 N. Federal Highway in the Venetian Isle Shopping Center.

BEST “LAZY MAN’S YOGA”: STRETCH ZONE

Teniah, the general manager of Stretch Zone in the Venetian Isle Shopping Center in Lighthouse Point said Stretch Zone offers its clients a form of “lazy man’s yoga.”

“We are the personal trainers of stretching,” she said.

Clients come to Stretch Zone to have a certified stretch

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SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET

On May 7, 2019 Sprouts Farmers Market officially announced via a press release that the company would be opening 13 new stores by the second half of 2019, including one location in Deerfield Beach at 930 S. Federal Highway, currently set to open on August 28.

Sprouts said four other locations in Florida will also be opened before the year is over. By the end of 2019, Sprouts will operate 340 stores in 22 states.

Since opening its doors nearly two decades ago, Sprouts has appealed to everyday shoppers interested in fresh, natural and organic products at affordable prices. As one blogger put it, Sprouts is the “cheaper version of Whole Foods.”

The grocery store includes an array of fresh produce in the heart of the store, a deli with prepared hot and cold entrées and side dishes, a butcher shop, fish market and an expansive vitamins and supplements department. Additionally, the Deerfield Beach location, which is considered

practitioner stretch out the body in a relaxed environment.

The practitioners at Lighthouse Point’s Stretch Zone all have different professional backgrounds in personal training, physical therapy and other related health fields, and have been trained in the Stretch Zone Method®.

The method “addresses flexibility from a neurological perspective,” states Stretch Zone’s website. “This is achieved by dealing with the muscle’s nervous tension. By reeducating the associated nerve-muscle reflex, the

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an “enhanced store,” will feature The Market Corner Deli — a detached, rectangular island to optimize customer service and convenience by offering made-to-order sandwiches, a salad bar, prepared foods, sushi made in-store and fresh juice.

According to Sprouts, the new store will bring approximately 150 new career opportunities to Deerfield Beach.

The new Sprouts will be located at 930 S. Federal Highway in Deerfield Beach. For more information visit about.sprouts.com.

ALDI

A new Aldi will open where Sugar Chest Antiques Mall used to be at 960 N. Federal Highway. The value grocer is a great place to save on bulk items, fresh fruit, frozen goods, snacks and cleaning supplies. Aldi carries mostly private-label, affordable brands including the organic SimplyNature line; liveGfree, a line of gluten-free pasta, snacks and baking mixes; and Never Any! meats with no antibiotics or hormones. Aldi tied with Publix for the No. 4 spot in the latest American Customer Satisfaction Index survey, which ranked the best and worst retailers of 2018.

Originating in Germany, Aldi now has more than 1,800 stores in 35 states.

The new Aldi will be located at 960 N. Federal Highway.

Stretch Zone Method® rests on the notion that changing and re-educating our muscle’s nervous energy is a major factor in unleashing our body’s intended function.”

Debbie, a client of stretch zone, said she’s “been going now for 20 weeks, back pain gone, sciatica pain gone.”

Stretch Zone offers a complimentary

stretch consultation. Call 754-666-4726 to book, or visit stretchzone.com for more information.

Stretch Zone is located at 3640 N. Federal Highway in Lighthouse Point.

BEST CHEAP KIDS ENTERTAINMENT: DOLLAR TREE

When Point! Publishing’s graphic designer Susan Rosser was a young mother she used to bring her toddlers to Dollar Tree.

“You each get to pick out five things. Choose wisely,” she told her son

Sam and daughter Zoe before watching them set out on a quest to find the coolest new pencil erasers, plastic knickknacks and sugary drinks.

While Dollar Tree might not seem like traditional children’s entertainment, it was a fantastic cheap activity for a rainy day.

“It entertained them for at least an hour and I got a nice break,” Rosser said.

Dollar Tree is located at 3780 N. Federal Highway in Lighthouse Point in the Venetian Isle Shopping Center

MOST EXCITING NEW SHOPPING COMPLEX: PARK PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER

You probably have seen the transformation of the new Park Plaza Shopping Center going up on the east side of Federal just north of the Pompano Beach LA Fitness. It’s looking good, with clean, modern

facades painted in tones of burgundy and grey.

According to Joesph Scarfone, the real estate broker handling the property, six businesses have signed, or agreed to sign, leases in the plaza: GNC, Luxe Nail Spa, Clean Juice, The Poke Company, Baptiste Yoga, 1500 Dental and a high-end CBD company that sells natural products.

“We’re excited about it,” said Scarfone who said his vision for the plaza is to create a wellrounded strip of businesses that offers families one location to do multiple things — get their nails done, have lunch, buy supplements and work out.

“We like the direction it’s going in,” he said.

The property has a total of 16 spaces for lease with a total of 26,942 square-feet of leasable

area and 130 parking spaces. The spaces lease for approximately $35 to $40 per square foot. According to ONE Investment Group, the commercial real estate company managing the plaza, construction should be finished before the end of June.

The new Park Plaza Shopping Center is located at 1150 N. Federal Highway in Pompano Beach. For more information on the property, visit oneinvestmentone.com.

NEWEST BREWERY: DANGEROUS MINDS

Coming soon to the Pompano Citi Centre at 1955 N. Federal Highway is Dangerous Minds Brewing company — “Dangerous Brews for Dangerous Minds.” According

MOST STRANGE, BUT USEFUL: AS SEEN ON TV SECTION AT CVS

We’ve all probably had those nights, zombified in front of a television at 2am watching infomercials on the fantastic new product that will revolutionize your way of life. While these products rarely live up to their hype, some seem strikingly handy.

For instance, the “Micro-Mechanic” ($19.99) — a tool you plug into the port of your car under the dashboard which instantly scans and diagnoses problems to help prevent costly car repairs.

Instead of worrying about why your engine light is on, you can use the micro mechanic to quickly figure out what’s wrong. The results can be read through the micro-mechanic app on your smartphone.

Another handy product is the “Wonder Hanger” ($14.99) — a hanger that folds down into cascading hangers to make more room to hang clothes in your closet.

Or, just for fun, buy the “Piggy Pop” — a silicone baking sheet that helps you create fun party snacks in the shape of a piggy.

These, and more fascinating products, are available at CVS on Federal Highway in the section labeled, appropriately, the “As Seen on TV” section.

CVS is located at 3580 N. Federal Highway

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FEDERAL FINDS (some with very unique toppings, which Beier said they are not ready to divulge yet), salads, German and British pub fare (pretzels, beer brats, scotch eggs and pies) and a good selection of vegetarian items.

Beier, from Germany, and Bowring, from England, share a passion for European football and will be showing live games in the taproom. As homebrewers Beir and Bowring would often set up their brew day around the games of their favorite teams. The kitchen will serve breakfast on weekends as a lot of the games are early in the morning.

“We live locally and as an independent, owner operated, craft brewery, we are very excited to open the brewpub in Pompano Beach,” said Beier. “At local events, such as Pompano Untapped, we have enjoyed the support of the community.”

LUXURY OVERNIGHT ACCOMODATIONS FOR YOUR DOG: CHATEAU POOCHIE

to a social media post made on April 19, the Dangerous Minds crew has been hard at work chipping away at tile and renovating their space.

Owners Andre Beier and Adam Bowring said they are hoping to open this summer, but have experienced various setbacks and delays along the way, so can’t be more specific.

Beier and Bowring started out as homebrewers and decided they would take the

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leap and open their own brewpub. Their 2,900 squarefoot storefront location on the first floor of Pompano Citi Centre will feature a sevenbarrel brewhouse, taproom, kitchen and outside patio.

The name, Dangerous Minds Brewing and indeed their beer names “were inspired by brilliant thinkers, scientists, writers, philosophers and activists,” Beier said. “We will have approximately 16 beers

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on tap including our flagship beers an Imperial Stout with molasses, an IPA infused with fresh sage and juniper berries, a 90 shilling Scottish Ale, a German wheat beer, an American blonde ale treated with toasted coconut and guanabana and a Belgian tripel. In addition we will be pouring house brewed Kombucha.”

The kitchen will offer a variety of artisanal pizzas

Chateau Poochie is essentially a luxury, five-star pet resort with all your pup’s favorite amenities. There’s the highclass salon and spa; the boutique clothing shop; wellness center and luxury hotel suites (with flat screen televisions, sleigh beds and catered cuisine). Gourmet,

chef-prepared meals include roast tenderloin, baked salmon or roast chicken. Hotel rooms range from approximately $32 a night to over $100 a night based on which suite and amenities your pooch requires.

Every detail of Chateau Poochie is designed to evoke a sense of wealth and class — the red carpet treatment for your furry best friend.

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BEST NEW TOOL STORE: HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS

The former Gordon Food Service Store at 3260 N. Federal Highway in Lighthouse Point is now a Harbor Freight tools.

The discount tool retailer has 69 stores statewide and 13 in South Florida. The 15,000-square-foot store will stock a full selection of tools and accessories, including automotive equipment, air and power tools, storage, outdoor power equipment, generators, welding supplies, shop equipment, hand tools and more, according to a news release.

A family-owned chain, Harbor Freight was started in Southern California.

The first store was opened in 1980.

Today, the familyowned chain has nearly 1,000 stores across the country and more than 20,000 employees.

The new store will be open seven days a week from 8am to 8pm Mondays through Saturday and from 8am to 6pm on Sundays.

MOST CRAFTY: BEAD & ART

This store is an awesome find for anyone looking to buy beautiful beads, get crafty, make beautiful jewelry or learn a new artisan skill such as glass blowing, casting, leather working, needle weaving, macrame’, knotting, metal fabrication, soldering or silversmithing. Bead & Art is part retail store, part school.

It is the perfect place to make a handmade gift for someone you love. Store owners and teachers Matt and Fin McNiel are passionate teachers and will show you, step-by-step, how to create your dream piece.

The McNiels started Bead & Art 13 years ago after moving to Florida from Huntington Beach, CA. The store was inspired by hurricane season. The couple moved to South Florida in 2005 right before one of the worst hurricane seasons of all time.

Fin set out to find something to keep her occupied during the storms. She had been beading since she was 7 years old and was accustomed to easy access to bead shops around Southern California.

To her surprise, she found little in South Florida. It was then that Fin, who had previously run an artisan business with Matt in California, decided it was time to open up shop locally.

In addition to a vast knowledge of beading, Fin is also a certified instructor in art clay, silver, ceramics, polymer clay, painting, wire work and lampworking. She is constantly working on new needlework patterns and project kits which she sells at Bead and Art, along with her beautiful handmade glass beads, polymer beads and completed jewelry.

Matt started working in chain maille for renaissance fairs. When Fin opened Bead and Art, Matt felt it was the right time for him to increase his knowledge of jewelry making and feed his creativity. He had always wanted to learn to work with glass and felt that by combining silversmithing and lampworking he could create unique pieces. Matt took courses at the Boca Raton Museum school and has become an accomplished artist and teacher of lampworking (with boroscilicate glass), silversmithing, lapidary arts, wire work and chain maille. Matt has also worked as a carpenter, leather worker, mechanic, and graphic designer.

Many of Matt’s lampwork pieces are influenced by his scuba diving and love of the ocean and are available for purchase at Bead & Art. If you’re looking for a unique gift or something to do with extra free time, Bead & Art is the place to go.

Bead & Art is located at 5034 N. Federal Highway in Lighthouse Point.

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FOR POMPANO BEACH’S HOMELESS SHELTER

BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU

As of April 1, Broward Partnership — the nonprofit that operates Broward County’s Central Homeless Assistance Center (CHAC) in Fort Lauderdale — has taken over operations of Broward County’s North Homeless Assistance Center (NHAC) at 1700 Blount Road in Pompano Beach (south of Copans Road and just east of the Florida turnpike), replacing the two nonprofit organizations, Saint Laurence Chapel and Miami Rescue Mission, that had been jointly operating from the property for more than 15 years.

The Broward County Commission’s decision to replace Saint Laurence Chapel and Miami Rescue Mission with Broward Partnership came with much controversy, but City officials have applauded the change and have expressed excitement with Broward Partnership’s vision for the center, which was recently presented at the Old Pompano Civic Association meeting on May 6.

Both Saint Laurence and Miami Rescue Mission said the county’s decision to not renew their lease agreements at the NHAC and give them only 60 days notice to vacate the property was both shocking and abrupt. The decision has left the fate of Saint Laurence deeply precarious, hanging on the dim hope the organization can find another affordable place to operate before the end of June or face its demise.

The county also terminated its contracts to provide funding for 59 low-demand emergency overnight beds that had been provided at Saint Laurence (29 beds) and Miami Rescue Mission (30 beds). Broward Partnership will not operate any low demand emergency overnight beds — meaning an individual must be enrolled in the shelter program (a roughly 60-day program) to stay overnight.

The Broward County TaskForce Fore the Homeless — the organization responsible for assessing homeless individuals and getting them placed in the proper programs — has

reported that since the disappearance of the 59 emergency overnight beds, their ability to get individuals inside overnight has dropped from a rate of about 90-92 percent, to only 58-60 percent.

“That’s 59 beds that we don’t have in our arsenal of resources anymore,” said Lorraine Wilby, CEO of TaskForce Fore Ending Homelessness. Wilby acknowledged, however, that individuals participating in a shelter program have a higher likelihood of getting out of homelessness than if they just receive what she calls a “hot and a cot” (a hot meal and an overnight bed).

Individuals who are waiting to get into programs like Broward Partnership’s, however, currently have no overnight options in Pompano Beach. Wilby said the current wait time for men to get a bed in a program in Broward County averages at about two to four days, while women wait an average of three to six weeks. There is a bigger shortage of women’s beds as compared to mens because when the dorms and bathrooms at homeless assistance centers were built, the ratio of homeless men to women was about 80-20. Now, Wilby said, women make up more like 30-32 percent of the homeless population.

The wait list, she said, is also not linear. It is based on vulnerability. Some individuals on the wait list keep getting pushed down the list as more vulnerable individuals get the open bed spots first. She guesstimated that only about eight or nine spots a month open up, while the TaskForce sees approximately 750 unduplicated people monthly throughout Broward County.

“Theres no good scenario,” said Wilby. “There’s just not enough services.”

Frances M. Esposito, the CEO of Broward Partnership, is quick to point out that the 59 beds that were “hot and cot” beds have not been lost — they are now shelter beds for individuals in the Broward Partnership’s program, which will give an

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individual a much more comprehensive list of services, such as case management, workforce development, medical care and counseling.

Once Broward Partnership is fully operating, it will have a total capacity of 268 beds (222 for individuals and 46 for families). This number, she pointed out, is an increase in the number of beds available at the NHAC before Broward Partnership took over on April 1. Broward Partnership is in the process of getting upand-running, so currently has only 146 out of 268 beds in operation.

Broward Partnership will open all 268 beds as soon as all the furniture, fixtures and equipment have been installed, which Esposito said should be by the end of June.

Broward Partnership will also continue to operate the north day respite program, which does not require referrals and welcomes walk-ups. At the day respite center, individuals can take a hot shower, rest, access the clothing exchange, eat two hot meals a day (breakfast and lunch) and have access to laundry facilities. That program is open Monday through Friday between 7am and 3pm.

“We’ve seen as few as 55 people during the day and as many as 88,” said Esposito of the north day respite center.

Those 55-88 people are not enrolled in Broward Partnership’s program, so are sleeping elsewhere overnight, likely outside.

Esposito said the day respite center is a good first-point-of-contact for individuals to get to know Broward Partnership and hopefully seek an assessment and referral through the TaskForce to enter the program and receive overnight shelter.

The TaskForce has a mobile assessment facility it brings to the Blount Road facility twice a week -- on Monday mornings, and Thursday afternoons. The mobile TaskForce unit also goes offsite to find homeless individuals around Broward County to assess their needs and get them referred. (If you or someone you encounter is in need of an assessment and referral, the TaskForce can be reached at 954-563-HELP).

Broward Partnership’s vision for the NHAC in Pompano Beach moving forward is based on its existing programs at the central facility.

Point! Publishing recently toured Broward Partnership’s Fort Lauderdale facility to preview what Pompano Beach can expect at the NHAC.

BROWARD PARTNERSHIP’S VISION FOR THE NHAC At the heart of the CHAC campus is a peaceful, open-air courtyard, encircled by a two-story U-shape building at one end. On the west side of the courtyard is a colorful playground for the children who live there with their families. The CHAC has 70 spots for family members.

The Pompano Beach facility will have 46.

On the back side of the CHAC courtyard is the women’s housing, and on the third side, the men’s. On the first floor one will find a computer lab and workforce development center where program participants can see boards with job openings, can participate in workshops like resume building and mock interviews, can meet with one of two staff career counselors and can apply online.

Across the courtyard is a gym, a barber shop where volunteers give haircuts and clean shaves, and a clothing store manned by volunteers that gives away business suits, manual labor uniforms and day-to-day attire to program participants. Another room is the housewares storage area where Broward Partnership keeps things like strollers, lamps, home decorations, baby diapers and a variety of other essentials to give to graduating program participants who are moving on to more permanent housing. A large cafeteria serves three meals a day.

At the entrance of CHAC is a lobby where new program candidates who have already been assessed and referred to Broward Partnership

by TaskForce Fore the Homeless meet with case managers who assess their eligibility for various housing and benefit programs and get them connected to needed services. In this building there is also a medical facility, including a psychiatrist who can write prescriptions.

Perhaps the most intriguing part of this building, however, is the working dental offices. In the hallway hangs hundreds of miraculous

This Year’s Homeless Count in Broward County There are 485 more homeless individuals in Broward County this year than there were last year, according to the results of the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, which was conducted on January 23 and estimates the total number of homeless individuals and households in the county during a 24 hour period. The final numbers for the 2019 PIT count were approved by the Continuum of Care Board for submission to HUD yesterday on April 24.

The final count reveals that at the time of the 2019 survey, 2,803 individuals were homeless in Broward County. Compared to 2018, which counted 2,318 homeless individuals; and 2017, 2,450.

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Of those total homeless individuals counted in the 2019 survey, 305 were children; and 855 were considered chronically homeless, which means they have experienced homelessness for at least a year, or repeatedly, while struggling with a disabling conditions such as a serious mental illness, substance use disorder or physical disability.

Additionally the report reveals that 233 veterans were homeless (230 veterans in households without children, and three in households with children).

And in the homeless youth category, 108 unaccompanied youth were homeless. And 15 of those youth were chronically homeless.

We are at a crossroads and in crisis as to whether we can survive this transition.We must find a building with low or no rent. If we do not obtain a place for our ministry, it may mean the end of Saint Laurence’s 31 years of services to this very needy population. — Saint Laurence’s Executive Director Lorry Herdeen transformation pictures of program participants who received new smiles through Broward Partnership’s dentists. Each before and after is striking — each person’s once gnarly, jagged jawlines are turned into bright, shiny, white smiles, completely transforming their entire demeanor. Once unapproachable, they now appear presentable and confident.

Esposito said the organization plans, in time, to re-create all these programs at the NHAC. Most of them she said can be expected by June or July, with the exception of the dental program, which will take time to implement.

Each part of the program — from the barber shop, to the gym, cafeteria to the workforce development center, and eventually the dental program — will need volunteers. Individuals and groups will be able to volunteer at the NHAC starting approximately at the end of June. If you are interested in volunteering or scheduling

THE CONTROVERSIAL DECISION TO CHANGE OPERATORS & SAINT LAURENCE’S PLEA FOR HELP While many have publicly applauded the county commission’s decision to change operators and have lauded Broward Partnership’s vision at the NHAC, the former operators of the NHAC, Saint Laurence Chapel and Miami Rescue Mission, have questioned the county’s actions.

Before April 1, the NHAC was jointly operated by Miami Rescue Mission (formerly known as Broward Outreach) and Saint Laurence Chapel. Miami Rescue Mission has been operating homeless services since 1922 in both Miami-Dade County and Broward County, and was asked in 1991 by Pompano Beach to help with the City’s homeless.

Saint Laurence Chapel has been serving the homeless community of Pompano Beach for 31 years. Saint Laurence began as a grassroots effort by some members of the local religious community to help schizophrenic and other mentally ill citizens who were left without

care after many state mental health facilities shut down during the government’s push for deinstitutionalization in the 70s and an informational presentation at your school or business, please contact Ryan R. Coote, the Chief Development Officer for Broward Partnership, at (954) 832-7029 or email rcoote@bphi.org.

Broward Partnership is also actively looking to form community partnerships with individuals and organizations. She has planned numerous events at homeowners associations, businesses and civic groups to share Broward Partnership’s vision.

Broward Partnership is also in need of donations, which can be dropped off Monday through Sunday from 7am to 7pm at the Blount Road facility at 1700 Blount Road in Pompano Beach. The center’s most needed items right now are rollable suitcases, personal hygiene items, canned or dried food, new underwear and socks for adults and children, powdered laundry detergent, baby wipes, diapers and gently-used clothes or shoes.

Staff positions at the NHAC and Broward Partnership are also needing to be filled, including an RN position in the NHAC medical facility.

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Both Saint Laurence and Miami Rescue Mission operated out of the NHAC for roughly 15 years. According to both Saint Laurence’s Executive Director Lorry Herdeen and Miami Rescue Mission’s president Rev. Ron Brummit, the organizations were given only 60 days notice to vacate the NHAC, leaving them little time to get affairs in order.

“I heard they [the county commission] had thought about this in September. If they had just said then, ‘Ok we’re not going to renew OPPOSITE Participants in the Broward Partnership program at the Central Homeless Assistance Center line up for a fresh meal. According to the organization’s 2017 annual report, Broward Partnership served approximately 100,000 meals in 2017. ABOVE LEFT An individual who enters Broward Partnership’s program after being assessed and referred by Broward County’s assessment protocol immediately meets with a case manager to discuss the individual’s needs. Every individual at Broward Partnership is assigned a case manager. ABOVE RIGHT An individual gets a new smile at Broward Partnership’s dental office located in the Central Homeless Assistance Center in Fort Lauderdale. In 2017, 2,902 dental procedures were performed for homeless individuals.

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the lease, we’re doing this [bringing in Broward Partnership], that would have been so much kinder than just slapping us in the face with ‘You’ve got two months.’ It was pretty shocking,” Herdeen said.

Rev. Ronald Brummitt, the president of Miami Rescue Mission echoed Herdeen’s shock.

“I’m just kind of blown away by this -- it’s taken us by surprise,” he said at a Broward County Commission Meeting on January 29.

“We had no idea, no idea, that our contract would not be renewed.

This affects the homeless that we serve, it affects almost 100 staff members, it affects 36,000 donors and supporters here in Broward County, it affects 56,000 donors and supporters in Dade county and it’s probably going to affect our ability to serve the homeless.”

Rev. Brummit also pointed out that the city did not issue a RFP (Request for Proposal) for the NHAC for this change in operations.

While Broward Partnership had submitted two RFPs in previous years, there was no recent proposal made.

While Miami Rescue Mission will continue to operate their facilities in Miami and Hollywood, the future of Saint Laurence is deeply precarious. As a much smaller organization, Saint Laurence was deeply dependent on the county’s space at the NHAC and on its funding for the 29 low demand emergency overnight beds it had been operating. Herdeen said that without the space and funding, Saint Laurence may not survive. The organization’s board of directors has given Herdeen until the end of June to secure affordable space from which to operate, or the nonprofit will most likely fold.

“We are at a crossroads and in crisis as to whether we can survive this transition,” Herdeen said. “We must find a building with low or no rent. If we do not obtain a place for our ministry, it may mean the end of Saint Laurence’s 31 years of services to this very needy population.”

Herdeen also raised her concerns that Pompano Beach now has no low-demand emergency overnight beds for individuals not participating in Broward Partnership’s program, either because they are on the wait list or are “fringe cases” that don’t fit in to the program — such as mental or physical disabilities that make individuals less apt to do or stay in the program.

Saint Laurence’s staff nurse, Lonette Avery, said she has been in contact with several of Saint Laurence’s former clients who are now sleeping on the streets. One of those clients, Avery said, had just completed her schooling and was in the process of looking for a job when Saint Laurence closed. While that client still has LEFT Shelter beds at Broward Partnership’s Central Homeless Assistance Center. RIGHT Saint Laurence operated without a full kitchen at the North Homeless Assistance Center for years, but made due. A volunteer cooks chicken on a grill in the parking lot.

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access to the north day respite center, she sleeps on the street at night, which Avery said will definitely hinder her progress.

Herdeen said if Saint Laurence does miraculously find a space from which to operate before the end of June, she will attempt to renegotiate a new contract with the county for funding for the lowdemand emergency overnight beds.

When asked why Broward County decided to replace Saint Laurence and Miami Rescue Mission and terminate funding for lowdemand emergency overnight beds at a county commission meeting on January 29, Mandy Wells, deputy director of Broward County’s human services department said there were “a number of factors.”

The NHAC under the operations of Saint Laurence and Miami Rescue Mission had a history of receiving community complaints about loitering, large crowds, dirty conditions and inconsistencies between how the two operators functioned.

Miami Rescue Mission was also deeply criticized by County Commission Mayor and District Two Commissioner Mark D. Bogen for abruptly shutting down their overnight facilities last October in response to a contract dispute with the county. Miami Rescue mission reportedly shut down a total of 60 overnight beds in Hollywood and Pompano for about a week. The president of Miami Rescue Mission, Rev. Ron Brummit, said the shut-down was strictly a result of being financially strapped without an agreed contract for the overnight beds from the county.

“We’re not holding a knife to people’s throats. It’s just economics,” Brummit told the Sun Sentinel in October. “We’re putting out $100,000 cash a week. That’s for both centers … without a contract.”

County Mayor Bogen, however, publicly reamed Rev. Brummit.

“I sit here very angry,” Mayor Bogen said. “I’m disgusted how you [Rev. Brummit] contributed and ordered that the facility in Pompano keep 60 people outside one night because of a negotiating tactic with Broward County. You weren’t getting what you wanted with Broward County, so you kept nearly 60 people on the street…That’s disgusting.

When you will use homeless people as a negotiating tactic…finally the county has made a great decision to put in a quality operator.”

Herdeen said Saint Laurence was told by the county the decision was made out of “convenience, not cause.”

Wells echoed this: “We decided it was much more efficient and impactful to have one service operator that would provide all services up there.”

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KEY $ Inexpensive (under $15) $$ Moderate ($17-$35) $$$ Expensive ($35-$50) $$$$ Pricey (over $50)

LIGHTHOUSE POINT Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille. AMERICAN Bar food and a wide array of televised sports games with a game room for kids. 2002 E. Sample Road, 954-781-6227 $ Cap’s Place. SEAFOOD Lighthouse Point’s own hidden seafood joint dating back to prohibition. Take the short boat ride over to the restaurant. 2765 NE 28th Court, 954-9410418 $$$ Fetta Republic. GREEK Traditional Greek offerings close to home. 2420 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-2394 $$ Le Bistro. FRENCH • BISTRO Professional chef, Andy Trousdale serves up both classics and inventive new dishes at this little neighborhood gem. Fresh and local produce is always used and vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free menu items are available. The restaurant also offers cooking classes.

4626 N. Federal Highway, 954-946-9240 $$$ Legends. AMERICAN Burgers, dogs, wings, sandwiches and salads plus a few entrées. Burgers and dogs range from the traditional to the inventive including one with cheddar, horseradish aioli and fried onions. Or try one of the many sandwiches such as the grilled cheese with three kinds of cheese, bacon and arugula on grilled sourdough. 3128 N Federal Highway, 754-220-8932 $$ The Nauti Dawg Marina Café. AMERICAN Nestled in at the Lighthouse Point Marina, the Nauti Dawg is a local favorite.

Start with the tuna wontons—crispy fried wonton wrappers topped with tuna tartare, seaweed salad, red pepper mayo, wasabi and a hit of sirracha. For a taste of New England with a twist, try the lobster roll. Of course you can’t go wrong with the fresh fish sandwich—ask what the catch of the day is. The fish Reuben is another great sandwich option—just sub in some fresh fish for the pastrami and you’ve got yourself a little healthier version of the classic.

All sandwiches come with a side and while French fries are always a delicious option—the restaurant offers a tangy cucumber salad (among other choices) that provides a nice crunch to any sandwich. They are a dog-friendly restaurant. 2830 NE 29th Ave. (at the Lighthouse Point Marina), 954-941-0246 $$ Pampa Gaucho Churrascaria. BRAZILIAN Traditional rodizio for your inner carnivore. 4490 N. Federal High-

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Papa’s Raw Bar. SUSHI • SEAFOOD Situated next door to their parent restaurant Seafood World, Papa’s indeed seems like the hip child of an established restaurant. While the fresh food is the real star, the Keys-inspired décor certainly accounts for part of their charm. The menu goes way beyond typical raw bar offerings with inventive tacos and sliders. Papa’s also offers a wide array of sushi and sashimi.

And to wash it all down, they have about a zillion craft beer options and a good wine list too. 4610 N. Federal Highway, 754-307-5034 $$ Red Lotus. THAI Red Lotus serves all of your favorite Thai dishes from pad Thai to red and green curries and more.

Start with the dumplings—the pasta is delicate and they are packed with flavor. 4460 N Federal Highway, 954-9337163 Rocca Trattoria. ITALIAN A small and intimate neighborhood place. Watch owner and chef Lucy prepare your favorite dishes in the open kitchen. 2014 E Sample Road, 954-8761733 Seafood World Market & Restaurant. SEAFOOD They offer the freshest seafood with simple ingredients. There is also a seafood market in the restaurant. 4602 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-0740 $$$

DEERFIELD BEACH Amante’s & Bob’s Pizza. 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.

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Dining Out Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • BRAZILIAN This spot by the sea serves seafood with a touch of Brazilian flare such as the Bobo de Camarao, shrimp sautéed in coconut milk, saffron, palm oil and yucca cream baked in a cast iron skillet. 1965 NE Second St., 954-531-1290 $$ Biondo’s. ITALIAN. • PIZZA Enjoy traditional Italian fare in a small, intimate setting. 606 S. Federal Highway, 954-4277754 $$ Café Med. ITALIAN Authentic Italian restaurant right on the ocean with an Italian chef from Rome. Excellent service, coupled with carefully prepared dishes just across from the ocean always provides for a lovely dinner. Live music nightly. Breakfast and dinner available daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596-5840 $$$ Casa Maya. MEXICAN Start with a margarita and it only gets better from there. This is not your typical Mexican joint — it’s better. Try gobernador tacos: a combination of shrimp with diced poblanos, onions, tomatoes and cilantro on a crispy corn tortilla topped with melted cheese. See, we told you it’s not ordinary. 301 SE 15th Terrace, 954-570-6101 $$

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. $$$$

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

JB’s on the Beach. SEAFOOD Glorious beach views and a private glass room perfect for business or family affairs.

300 N. Ocean Way, 954-571-5220 $$$ Kevin’s. SUSHI • THAI The juxtaposition of the outside (a strip mall) — to the inside which is a lovely atmosphere is quite surprising. Kevin’s serves high quality fare for the sushi enthusiast. Very friendly staff serving a lot of regulars. 706 S. Federal Highway, 954-418-3939 $$ Little Havana. CUBAN Little Havana has fantastic lunch specials and most of their dinner plates will feed two. Their masas de puerco frita and their Little Havana steak are two of the stand-out menu items, aside from their zesty chimichurri. 721 N. Federal Highway, 954-427-6000 $$ Luigi Di Roma. ITALIAN Enjoy all your favorite classic Italian dishes served in a clubby room complete with brick arches, warm tones and lighting. 718 S. Federal Highway, 954-5316151 $$$ Ocean’s 234. SEAFOOD Amazing views of Deerfield Beach and the pier with gluten free options available. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-428-2539 $$$ Patio Bar & Grill. AMERICAN Everything is freshly prepared and served just steps away from the beach. Live music nightly. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954596-8618 $$ Phat Boy Sushi. ASIAN There’s more than just sushi at Phat Boy. The restaurant offers a variety of soups and ramen noodle dishes along with skewers and grilled options 949 S. Federal Highway Rattlesnake Jake’s. TEX MEX Dive bar close to the beach with live music and plenty of menu items to choose from.

2060 NE Second St., 954-421-4481 $$ Taj Indian Restaurant. INDIAN We have two words for you: lamb korma. This classic Indian dish varies from restaurant to restaurant, and while we don’t have their recipe, we can tell you it’s juicy leg of lamb cooked in a rich cream sauce with raisins and cashews. 201 SE 15th Terrace, 954304-7032 $$ Tijuana Taxi Co. MEXICAN Perhaps it’s the all day happy hour (Mon.-Fri., 11am-7pm) with $5 El Jimador margaritas, but as soon as you enter, the weight of the day lifts off your shoulders. The atmosphere is friendly and fun all around.

There is outdoor patio seating available and a large U-shaped bar inside. The portions are generous — certainly enough for a doggie bag. We loved the spicy shrimp tacos — soft flour tortillas filled with Cajun-grilled shrimp in a spicy chile lime sauce, topped with cilantro slaw, avocado and pico de gallo. The menu has a lot more than tacos — there’s all the Mexican favorites plus burgers, sandwiches, steaks and more. And for the little ones there is kids night on Sunday: kids eat for 99 cents from the $4.99 kids menu. 1015 S. Federal Highway, 954-708-2775 $

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The Tipperary Pub. IRISH • AMERICAN A classic neighborhood pub — where if you go often enough, everyone will indeed know your name. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try a red eye — half tomato juice, half beer. 1540 SE Third St., 954-421-9769 $

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Two George’s. SEAFOOD An intracoastal hot spot with live music, a great view and a legendary Friday happy hour. 1754 SE Third Court, 954-421-9272 $$ Whales’ Rib. SEAFOOD Locals know it well and tourists know it from Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Whatever you do, don’t skip the whale fries. 2031 NE Second St., 954-421-8880 $$

POMPANO BEACH And Fish Kitchen + Bar. SEAFOOD Located at the Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, enjoy chef Eric Kaszubinski’s modern take on fresh seafood. The restaurant has recently been renovated and now sports a contemporary and breezy ambiance. 1200 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-0100 $$ The Beach Grille. AMERICAN Delicious eats near the beach with the capability to order online. 3414 Atlantic Blvd., 954946-6000 $ Bella Roma Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria. ITALIAN • PIZZA Tasty dishes, large portions and delivery is available. 40 SW 15th St., 954-784-3696 $$ Brew Fish. BAR AND GRILL Dine outside in the tiki hut overlooking a canal right in Pompano Beach. Comprehensive menu and attentive staff. 200 E. McNab Rd., 954-440-3347 $$ Caffe Roma. ITALIAN CAFÉ This darling little spot on Atlantic Blvd. is exactly the sort of neighborhood place locals long for. They serve up all your Italian favorites, plus a few that maybe you didn’t know you love. On a recent trip, we had the smoked salmon pizza for lunch. It was fresh, tasty and satisfying. They have a full menu with salads, sandwiches and entrees. Also, it’s a great place to grab a cappuccino.

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

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Dining Out Casareccio Trattoria Italiana. ITALIAN Wow! What a find.

This small but impressive Italian eatery will impress you.

We can’t really tell you what to try because the menu changes daily. However, we are willing to bet you will fall in love with this place which feels like it just plopped into Pompano straight from the hills of Tuscany. 1386 S Federal Highway, 954-998-3642 $$$ Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN Sprechen sie Deutsch?

You don’t find many German restaurants around town. So when you’re looking for a change in your restaurant rotation, take a trip back to the old country at Checkers Old Munchen. The restaurant’s exposed wood framing is reminiscent of the German half-timbered architectural style and the walls are lined with classic German beer steins. For a traditional German meal, try the wienerschnitzel — it’s divine a lightly breaded veal cutlet sautéed in lemon butter and topped with homemade brown gravy. The spaetzle (German noodles) are a real homemade treat and not to be missed — throw a little of that brown gravy on them and they could be a meal unto themselves. The red cabbage is both classically sweet and sour and there are other side options too including potato dumplings, potato salad and even hot potato salad. As you look around, you can’t help but get the feeling that most of the patrons are returning customers. And the next time we get a hankering for some schnitzel, we know where to go. Imbibe to your hearts content with their wide assortment of German beers. 2209 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-7565 $$ Chef Dee’s. SUSHI • SEAFOOD A small neighborhood place with plenty of charm. Impressive sushi rolls and a varied menu with something for everyone. 3919 N. Federal Highway., 954-582-4444 Darrel & Oliver’s Cafe Maxx. INTERNATIONAL This restaurant is an anchor of the South Florida fine dining scene.

2601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-0606 $$$$ The Fish Shack. SEAFOOD A small, roadside seafood shack, for a small seafood town. This is truly one of those best kept secrets. With only a handful of tables, we’re selfishly hoping not too many people get in on this gem in Pompano Beach.

2862 NE 17th Ave., 954-586-4105 $$ The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options galore, from bar seating to lounge seating and good old-fashioned casual dining seating. 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-2056977 $ Galuppi’s. AMERICAN What could be more entertaining than watching golfers swing and blimps ascend as you sip a drink at an outdoor bar? 1103 N. Federal Highway, 954-7850226 $ Gianni’s Italian Restaurant. ITALIAN Enjoy traditional Italian fare at this family owned and operated establishment, serving everything from pasta to gourmet specialties like Chicken Gianni’s and fresh seafood. Pair your dish with a bottle of wine or enjoy a 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. In 88

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ct it’s worth 1601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-1733 $$

Great Indian Grill. INDIAN This place is truly the definition of a hidden gem. If you like Indian food, this is a “must-try” right here in Pompano Beach. Proof of their success is that they have already taken over the space next door. 2692 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-532-7872 $$ The Gyro Joint. MIDDLE EASTERN Eat in, or carry out. It’s all Greek to me. 165 S. Cypress Road, 954-946-9199 $ Kings Head British Pub Pompano Beach. PUB Fish and chips, bangers and mash, savory pies and other British classics are all made on premises. We think we saw Albus Dumbledore sipping a pint in the corner. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 754-222-8671 $$ J Mark’s. AMERICAN A relaxing, modern restaurant and bar with food and service to match. 1490 NE 23rd St., 954-7827000 $$$ La Veranda. ITALIAN The atmosphere is elegant, yet comfortable and warm. Inside or out, one can enjoy a truly special evening in the Tuscany-inspired surroundings. Be it drinks from their full bar, a bottle from the copious wine selection or naturally the Italian food, everything is served perfectly. Expect to be delighted. There is a big selection of pasta, entrées and traditional dishes, with new favorites to be discovered that the wait staff will happily explain. You can taste the love in their homemade scrumptious desserts.

If you’re looking to celebrate or simply treat yourself to an evening of superior dining, La Veranda is an excellent choice. Reservations are suggested. 2121 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-7390 $$$ Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Beach front dining at the Beachcomber Resort — go for the view. 1200 S. Ocean Blvd.

954-941-7830 $$$ Miami Masala. INDIAN Enjoy classic Indian dishes as well as a few more inventive ones with an Indian twist. The stuffed Hungarian peppers appetizer, while not being a classic Indian dish, had all the flavors fans of the cuisine crave. Great service by a friendly staff. Try the Indian crepe — crazy good. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-31791371 $$ 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. Of course, for your first time, you should order one of the many giant bowls of pho offered. 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 At-

lantic while enjoying fresh seafood and an ice cold cocktail.

Don’t worry if you’re not a fish lover — there are plenty of entrée choices from the land. Located at Lighthouse Cove Resort on the ocean. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-783-3193 $$

Sette Bello. ITALIAN This is a true gem just south of the Pompano Beach border serving expertly prepared Italian cuisine with quite a bit of a flare. In other words — not like mom used to make…this is way, way better. (No offense to mom.) If you feel like a true indulgence, try the veal chop Milanese, a tender veal chop pounded thin, breaded and fried to crispy perfection and then topped with a tri-colore salad. A perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or a romantic dinner for two. 6241 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954 351-0505 $$$ Shishka Lebanese Grill. MIDDLE EASTERN It’s not easy to make a good falafel (chick peas, fava beans garlic and cilantro seasoned and deep fried, served with tahini sauce) but the ones at Shishka are worth every single calorie. There are plenty of other choices too from the classic hummus to baba ghanouj to chicken and meat shawarma. 1901 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-2999 $$ Spanx the Hog BBQ. BARBECUE Using only natural ingredients, dine in, take out, or order custom catering. 147 S. Cypress Road. 954-590-8342 $

Sunset Catch. ITALIAN • SEAFOOD Fresh seafood served daily, and they even have their very own “wine doctor.” 101 N. Riverside Drive, 954-545-0901 $$ Table 2201. MEDITERRANEAN • SEAFOOD Everything at Table 2201 is made on the premises — even the desserts. 2201 E. Atlantic Blvd., 718-600-2236 $$ Talay Thai. THAI • JAPANESE A small and cozy place with delivery and carry out. 2233 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-941-1123 $$ Umberto’s of Long Island. ITALIAN • PIZZA When a pizza is named Grandma’s Pizza — you must order it. And trust us, you won’t regret it. There is family tradition baked into every bite. 2780 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-784-7110 $$ Valentino’s Italian Cuisine. ITALIAN • PIZZA An abundance of Italian fare served for lunch or dinner. If you can’t make it over to dine in, fret not, they offer free delivery. 427 S. Federal Highway, 954-545-4881 $$ Yakuza. JAPANESE • THAI The contemporary Asian décor is a feast for the eyes: warm, inviting and totally unique. The attentive servers address each table with personal concern.

Central to the dining room is a large classic sushi bar, displaying the fresh fish offerings. But sushi is only part of their menu. Yakuza has a brilliant selection of Japanese and Thai specialties. We were impressed by the freshness

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Dining Out 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 Amelia’s Brooklyn Pizza. PIZZA This pizza parlor located in the Venetian Isles Plaza on Sample and Federal will certainly end your craving for an authentic slice of pizza. Sold by the slice or the pie. 650 N. Federal Hwy., 954-393-0322 $$ Burger Fi. BURGERS Everything at Burger Fi is cooked to order. Don’t miss the fries and the larger-than-life onion rings.

The breakfast all day burger is topped with a fried egg. 3150 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-7120 Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN With three locations, they must be doing something right. 3128 N Federal Highway, 754-220-8932 Red Fox Diner. DINER Treat yourself to one of the daily specials at the Red Fox and you just may think that you aren’t at a diner at all — but a bonafide restaurant. But if you are in the mood for some comforting diner food, Red Fox never disappoints. Breakfast and lunch served daily. 2041 NE 36th St., (Sample Road) 954-783-7714 Packy’s Sports Pub. SPORTS BAR If you are looking for a local spot to watch the game, Packy’s always seems to pack them in. 4480 N. Federal Highway, 954-657-8423

POMPANO BEACH Fast & Casual Amy’s French Bakery & Bistro. FRENCH This quaint bakery will seduce you with the smell of their croissants in the oven.

1441 S. Dixie Hwy. W., 954-781-4211 $$ Bella Monte Italian Deli. SANDWICHES 2688 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-946-0333 Brendans. SPORTS BAR Burgers, wings and more — you get the picture. 868 N. Federal Highway, 954786-0033 Big Louie’s. ITALIAN • PIZZA A South Florida chain offering classic Italian dishes. 2190 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-5510 Burgers & Suds. BURGERS • HOT DOGS • SANDWICHES. Unique eats, like a burger served between two glazed donuts. Yes, donuts. 360 E. McNab Road, 954-772-8007 90

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Cafe Brie. SANDWICHES • SALADS A little gem of a place that serves fantastic sandwiches, salads, quiche and desserts.

2765 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-532-7800 Cafe Sportivo. CAFE Cash only, but don’t let that stop you.

They are family owned and operated with a variety of espresso drinks. 2219 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-6672 Chez Cafe. COFFEE • BAKERY A warm and cozy place to grab breakfast, lunch or a latte. 1631 S. Cypress Road, 954-9333453 Chi-Town Chicago Italian Beef & Hot Dogs. ITALIAN •AMERICAN This small place on McNab serves Chicago-style hot dogs and a plethora of other classics to choose from for lunch or dinner. 334 E. Mcnab Rd., 954-951-6465 $ Crazy Cajun Crabs. CAJUN•SEAFOOD If you are crazy for seafood and spice, this seafood joint is for you. 2710 W. Atlantic Blvd. 954-657-8349 Dandee Donut Factory. BAKERY • PASTRIES From the classic old fashioned sour cream to Boston cream, these babies are just begging to be dunked. Bagels, breakfast and lunch also available. 1900 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-1461 Five Girls . BURGERS • PIZZA Check out this cozy, neighborhood joint. Five Girls offers all the classics you crave including burgers, hand cut fries and the owner’s favorite Philadelphia cheesesteaks. 2659 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-8889 Gorilla Joe’s • SANDWICHES • SALADS Pressed sandwiches, subs with Boar’s Head quality meats, fresh salads, beer and wine. With a location walking distance to the beach, consider taking something yummy with you to picnic in the sand. 3330 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-800-7311 Jet’s Pizza. PIZZA Try one of the specialty pizzas such as Philly cheese steak with Alfredo sauce or the BLT. 437 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-5387 Jukebox Diner. DINER Bright, classic seating, jukeboxes, and that old-school diner feel. 2773 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954960-5882 Lester’s Diner. DINER American comfort fare in a retro setting. 1924 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-2109 La Rachetta. PIZZA You know those nights when you don’t feel like cooking and you don’t feel like eating out? That’s where La Rachetta at Whole Foods fits the bill. Grab a seat at the wine and beer bar and enjoy one of their Piccolo Italian style pizzas. They also serve rotating daily specials which are a real steal like on Thursdays you can get a chicken parm sub and a craft brew for $8. You can’t beat it. But call ahead as the specials may change. 2411 N. Federal Highway, 954-786-3500 Lighthouse Cove Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Seaside eats and happy hours. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-784-2804 Little Italian. PIZZA Little Italian Pizza is the best kind of Italian restaurant — the kind that feels like a whole-inthe-wall, but quickly grows vibrant as the large, steaming plates of homestyle Italian dishes come barreling out of

the kitchen. The restaurant grinds their own sausage and bakes their own dough daily. While the small restaurant (with only about six cozy tables) doesn’t serve alcohol, they do allow BYOB (and there’s a liquor store conveniently located right next door). Families bring in bottles of red wine to cork, creating a joyous atmosphere. The restaurant has a huge menu with stromboli, calzone, soups, salads, subs, 26 kinds of specialty pizzas, baked pasta dishes, chicken and veal entrees and all your traditional pasta dishes and desserts. 448 S. Cypress Road, 954-941-0550

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

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

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The menu was created by chef Dean James Max, enhancing the traditional poke cuisine with creative toppings and hand-crafted sauces. Open from 9am-9pm daily, 8pm on Sunday. 250 S. Federal Highway, 954-708-2060 Burger Craze. BURGERS Top quality ingredients come together to create unique taste sensations. Enjoy juicy burgers, hot dogs, wings and others daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596- 5949 $$ Charlie’s Fish Fry. SEAFOOD Enjoy some fried fish for lunch or dinner. This exceptionally Floridian eatery has a range of seafood to offer. 1200 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-573-7198 $$ Charm City. BURGERS Try the emperor — an American kobe beef patty with aged Swiss, truffled aioli and sautéed mushrooms — a burger fit for a king. 1136 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-531-0300 Fat Boyz. BARBECUE This rustic restaurant is exactly what you want from a barbeque joint. Ribs, brisket, greens, and hearty mac’n’cheese. 204 S. Powerline Rd., 754-212-2595 $$

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Dining Out Mrs. Kossenfloffers pasta with tomatoes, chicken and cheese This is one of those recipes everyone should have in their back pocket because it’s not really a recipe.

HERE’S HOW EASY IT IS (All the amounts really depend on how many people you are serving.)

In a large pot of salted water, cook one pound of dried pasta according to package directions. While the pasta is cooking, make the sauce. Season boneless chicken breasts with kosher salt and black pepper, then saute them in a little olive oil. Once they are cooked through, remove them, wrap with foil and set aside. In the same pan, saute a chopped onion. Once the onion is softened, add a few

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cloves of minced garlic and saute for 1 or 2 minutes. Just don’t burn it. Next, add chopped Roma tomatoes —I would add at least 5 or more. Sprinkle them with salt and let them cook and break down a bit. Slice the chicken and add it back to the sauce along with any accumulated juices. Add the pasta to the sauce and toss the whole thing.

Pour it all in a serving bowl. Sprinkle with some grated Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, some more olive oil and plunk down a big ball of burrata on the whole thing for everyone to dig into.

Fork Italia. ITALIAN This new Italian eatery is worth trying for their fresh pasta and cozy interior. 470 W. Hillsboro Blvd.

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Fresh local fish, ocean dishes and seafood salads.

Gelateria. GELATO Offering more than 26 flavors of gelato.

Open daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 694428-2850 I Heart Mac & Cheese. AMERICAN Just when you thought mac and cheese couldn’t get any better, now you can customize this classic dish. This casual spot offers mac and cheese, grilled cheese, tater tots and salads as a base with a plethora of toppings including nine kinds of cheese, vegetables and proteins ranging from meatballs to lobster (extra charge for the lobster.) Naturally, they have several chef special combos for those who can’t decide. Opening spring 2019 at 3908 W. Hillsboro Boulevard La Panza Latin Bistro. PERUVIAN Located near Pioneer Park, this casual restaurant serves a variety of classic Peruvian dishes. 131 NE 2nd Ave. 754-212-4199 $$ Michael’s Pizzeria. PIZZA Sometimes you just need a slice —or a whole pie —or some Italian classics. If so, Michael’s in The Cover shopping center will fit the bill. Closed Mondays.

1645 SE Third Court, Deerfield Beach, 954-426-1515

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

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Pop’s Fish Market. SEAFOOD This establishment is known more for their bustling fish market. But the market has two tables and will have your fresh seafood to you in minutes.

Of course, with only two tables, you might have to take your fish tacos to go. 131 W. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-427-1331

460 S Cypress Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

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

“Best “Best German German Restaurant Restaurant 2015” 2017” New Times

Olympia Flame. DINER With a traditionally huge diner menu, you can’t go wrong at the Olympia Flame. The friendly staff makes you feel like a regular — even if you aren’t — but you should be. Try the turkey pot pie. 80 S. Federal Highway, 954-480-8402 The Sticky Bun. DELI • BAKERY • BRUNCH Everyone will find something to munch on, whether it be their flourless chocolate cake or a short rib panini with fontina cheese and pickled red onions… yum. We’re still dreaming about the BLT. And now the good news is that tis little gem is open on the weekends for dinner. 1619 SE Third Court, 754-212-5569 Tucker Duke’s. AMERICAN Quite simply, they make burgers so well they opened a second location in Boca. 1101 S. Powerline Rd., 954-708-2035

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