Lighthouse Point Magazine March 2017

MARCH 2017

He’s a Keeper AS THE HILLSBORO LIGHTHOUSE CELEBRATES 110 YEARS, MEET THE MAN BEHIND OUR BELOVED BEACON

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FESTIVAL TURNS 25

Around the Point

LOCAL NEWS AND HAPPENINGS

Happy Snaps

LIGHTHOUSE POINT SMILES Art Makenian

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

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w elcome to Coastal Resort Estates. I am proud to invite you on a monthly tour of East Deerfield Beach, Lighthouse

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Lighthouse Point Keeper Days Parade Photo by Joe Yerkovich

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HE’S A KEEPER

Lighthouse Point climbs to the top of the Hillsboro Lighthouse for an interview with Art Makenian, the keeper for almost two decades as he shares his passion for the nation’s brightest lighthouse and Broward County’s oldest functional structure.

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FASHION FORWARD

Karina Gomez-Herrera of Karnna Fashion Lab makes fashion dreams come true. The 49-yearold businesswoman serves as a designer, consultant, producer, and networking resource in the South Florida fashion industry for a diverse number of clients.

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Creatively Speaking

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Around The Point

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On the Waterfront

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Tidbits and Trivia

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Get Psyched

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Legal Matters

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Personal Development

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Down to Business

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Cantankerously Yours

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Urban Adventures

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Florida Views

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Dining Out

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Happy Snaps

“You’re gonna make it after all.”

News and happenings from around the city and beyond: concerts, movies, classes, culture and more. This month the Soroptimists hold their annual fund raiser with a safari theme.

There’s more than fish under the sea.

An ode to our moon.

Caring for aging parents.

Don’t foget your pets when you write your will.

If you want to feel differently, act differently.

A drone store with high aspirations opens up in the Pompano Citi Centre. You know you want one.

Getting by with a little help from Kevin.

Miss Adventure takes an electric bike ride headed north on A1A. Remembering spring break—Fort Lauderdale style (which isn’t always a good thing).

A comprehensive guide to dining in our area— with great spots for a romantic evening for two to where to get a quick bite.

From Keeper Days to the Taste of Lighthouse Point and a few events in between, there is always planty to be happy about in our fair city.

114 Birthdays

Our kids and our pets celebrate their big days.

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Sage Advice

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“You’re Gonna Make it After All” AS 2016 DREW TO A CLOSE IT SEEMED AS IF so many talented stars were being taken from us too early. Many of those deaths hit some people particularly hard. And even though we don’t personally know these celebrities, their work often affects us in profound ways.

(Which is why art is important, but let’s go there another day.)

For me, that sort of blow came in early 2017 with the death of Mary Tyler Moore. Her ground-breaking 1970s television sit-com is hands-down, my all time favorite. For days after her passing, the image of her as she lightheartedly tossed her beret into the air on a Minneapolis street corner during the show’s opening sequence would just pop into my mind.

And the theme song with its optimistic lyrics of “you’re gonna make it after all,” played like an anthem in my head.

The “Mary Tyler Moore” show was hilarious, but it also tackled topics of real importance.

In the show, Tyler Moore plays Mary Richards, a trail-blazing, single, career-minded, woman with a clumsy humor, and an air of confidence dipped in humility.

I was just a young girl when the show was first televised, but I watched it anyway, every Saturday night—typically with some potato chips and onion dip. I suppose, a lot of the messaging went over my head. But later, I watched the re-runs and Mary’s goofy brand of humor and the strength she derived from her friendships with other women and coworkers while being fiercely independent was not lost on me.

My mother raised three daughters and I know—mainly because she drilled it into us—how important she thought it was for her daughters to pursue a professional career. She

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wanted us all to know that no matter what, we could stand on our own two feet. For millions of American women of that era, Mary Richards was the embodiment of that message.

There is a famous scene in the show when Mary discovers her male predecessor at the television news show she produces earned $50 per week more that she did. When she confronts her boss and asks why, he answers “because he was a man.” As a professional woman who started out in the mid-80s, it’s easy to take all of the opportunities that life has presented to me for granted. When Tyler Moore passed away recently, I went back and watched a few of my favorite episodes. Seeing Mary Richards again after all these years reminded me of how far I have come as well as women in general.

As a television character, Mary Richards was an artful blend of many American women of her day. She had strengths and flaws, but worked to be better. The show’s effort to highlight social issues of the day were woven into the stories of work and life just as issues of our days surround us as we make breakfast, get the kids to school and satisfy demanding clients.

Mary Richards surely inspired other strong fictional TV female characters from Maude to Alicia Florrick.

These days, I’ve traded my potato chips and onion dip for sauvignon blanc and a nice brie.

Life for American women is dramatically better than it was back in the 1970s and perhaps we can credit a small part of those advancements to the “Mary Tyler Moore” show.

I think we just might make it after all.

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

A Little Culture Floria Highwaymen Show and Sale

Meet the artists, view their work and purchase your own to take home for a little bit of Florida history.

WHEN: Mar. 19, 10 - 5pm WHERE: Sample-McDougald House, 450 NE 10 St., Pompano Beach COST: $5 per person

Live @ St. Nicholas

The church’s concert series continues with the South Florida Chamber Ensemble. Wine and cheese reception will follow.

WHEN: Mar. 25 at 4pm WHERE: St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, 1111 E. Sample Rd., Pompano Beach COST: By donation (suggested donation of $10) at the door.

For more information visit stnicholasfl.org or call 954-942-5887.

Elvis Tribute

As part of the City of Pompano Beach’s Winter Concert Series, David Morin will perform an Elvis tribute.

WHEN: Mar. 8; doors open at 6:30pm; show starts at 7:30pm WHERE: Herb Skolnick Community Center, 800 S.W. 36th Ave., Pompano Beach COST: Tickets are $14 and can be purchased at eventbrite.com or at the Herb Skolnick Community Center.

For more information call 954-786-4590.

South Florida Crawfish Festival The fourth annual South Florida Crawfish Festival, presented by CrawDebauchery, will celebrate all things New Orleans. “We’ll offer everything that the great city represents — the love of food, music and good times,” said the event founder and organizer Don Matthews.

The two-day event will include a Gumbo Rumble, Krewe Competition, massive crawfish boil, art vendors, a variety of Cajun food and a hardwood dance floor for swing dancers and live music. There will also be a Kids’ Zone with crawfish races, face painting and jugglers.

WHEN: Apr. 1-2 WHERE: Pompano Beach Amphitheater Field, 1806 N.E. Sixth St., Pompano Beach Visit crawdebauchery.com for more information.

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Soroptimist Safari

Bust out your binoculars and pith helmet for this year’s annual Soroptimist fundraising dinner. The theme is—you guessed it— Soroptimist Safari. The dinner, to be held at Hugh’s Catering, promises to be a fun night for all.

“The safari theme really goes with the unique venue.

This will be a new experience for a lot of people,” says Soroptimist President, Bim Krutek. The evening will include a silent auction, wine tastings and wine wagons, and for the first time, an open bar (because you wouldn’t want to get thirsty while on safari).

Proceeds from the event will benefit Woodhouse, a non-profit residential treatment facility in Pompano Beach dedicated to helping adults with severe physical and intellectual disabilities and the Soroptimist Education Awards Fund benefiting women and girls.

The Soroptimist Club of Pompano Beach is part of Soroptimist International, a volunteer organization for women whose members work to improve the lives of others, particularly women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.

WHEN: Mar. 25, 2017, 6:30-10:30pm WHERE: Hugh’s Culinary, 4351 N.E. 12 Terrace, Oakland Park TICKETS: $100/pp; Includes appetizers, buffet dinner and open bar. To purchase tickets stop by The Red Fox Diner in Lighthouse Point.

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Love is in the Air Flower Show

For the first time since 2013, The Garden Club of Lighthouse Point will host a flower show. Complimentary tea will be served on the patio and raffle baskets will be available to win.

WHEN: Mar. 11, 2017 from 1 to 4pm WHERE: Jarvis Hall (Community Room adjacent to Town Hall)

at 4505 Ocean Drive, Lauderdale By The Sea COST: Free For more information call Inger Jones at 954-942-9310

Volleyball for Kids

Sand Turtles Volleyball started in 2009 and specializes in beginner to intermediate level players ages 8 and up. The program is currently available in Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, Boca Raton and now will be offered at Dan Witt Park in Lighthouse Point.

Players learn basic volleyball skills such as bumping, setting, serving and hitting in a friendly, exercise-oriented environment. Everyone plays. No one sits on the bench. The Sand Turtles program teaches kids the basics of volleyball.

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CLASSES: start Monday, March 20 and run through Wednesday, April 26.

Class size limited Come out for one night and give Sand Turtles COST: $125 for 12 Lessons Volleyball a try.

To register, go to sandturtesvolleyball.com or Take a free lesson and see what it is all about. call Coach Mark at 954-345-0500 WHEN: Thursday, March 16 from 6:45-8pm WHERE: Dan Witt Park.

Passion Project

DEERFIELD BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL PASSION PROJECT RAISES NEARLY $3,000 FOR AUTISM

The Deerfield Beach Middle School Passion Project 8th grade team of James Kassis, Chase Doerfler and Fahim Islam partnered with Norcrest Elementary School to raise money for the Dan Marino Foundation, which serves children with autism. The group participated in the Dan Marino Foundation WalkAbout Autism on Saturday, Jan. 21, and raised almost $3000 for the cause. The group, which had a team of over 75 people, plans to host additional events, including a bingo night and volleyball tournament on the Dan Marino Campus in Fort Lauderdale, to create social opportunities between the students.

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Saint Ambrose Catholic Church and School Friday Fish Fry

Saint Ambrose Catholic Church and School will host their third annual Lenten Fish Fry. The menu includes beer-battered cod, Syracuse salt potatoes and homemade coleslaw.

Beverages will be available for sale and take-out orders are welcome. All of the proceeds raised go directly to St Ambrose Catholic School.

WHERE: In the parish hall of Saint Ambrose Catholic Church, 380 S. Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach WHEN: The fish fry will be held on two nights: Friday, Mar. 10 and Friday, Apr. 7, from 4:30 to 8:30pm.

COST: $10 per adult, $5 per child. Tickets available at the door.

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Ultra Hip Plunge Beach Hotel SET TO OPEN IN LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA

The super modern, creative and colorful Plunge Beach Hotel is set to open this March. Developed by the Florida Development Group and managed by Hospitality Ventures Management Group, the 163-room oceanfront hotel complex, formerly the site of the Florida Beach Hotel, has three buildings with direct beach access. Each building has its own distinct vibe and aesthetic, ranging from bungalows to edgy and contemporary suites.

Paul Ditheridge, director of marketing for Plunge Beach Hotel, claims the hotel shuns corporate conformity in favor of an eclectic

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approach to food, fun, music, technology, recreational activities and accommodations.

“We discovered an untapped consumer market, which until now, hadn’t catered to the emerging creative class of millennials and young families who desire an off-the-radar, experiential vacation,” said Ditheridge. “We designed Plunge to fill this void and are thrilled to introduce beach lovers to our authentic, anything-butboring retreat.”

In addition to the hotel, the property will open Backflip Beach Bar, the only true toes-in-the-sand beach bar in Lauderdale-bythe-Sea open to hotel guests and locals alike. The Octopus Lobby Gastropub — a coffee shop serving locally roasted coffee, fresh sandwiches and gelato — will also be open to the public.

The hotel’s amenities include a beachfront swimming pool, free wi-fi, a 24-hour fitness center and ample street-level parking.

“Our redevelopment crew has worked tirelessly round the clock for the past year and a half so we can debut Lauderdaleby-the-Sea’s finest new vacation escape,” said general manager Doug Barrow. “With our spectacular, spacious beach setting we can easily accommodate groups and hope to host year-round social events and beachfront weddings in style.”

The Plunge Beach Hotel is located at 4660 El Mar Drive between A1A and the Atlantic Ocean in Lauderdale-by-theSea. Visit plungebeachhotel.com for more information.

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POMPANO BEACH HIGH SCHOOL WELCOMED STUDENTS FOR AN INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT

Pompano Beach High School held its third annual International Summit, hosting students from eight different countries, including Brazil, China, Egypt, France, Ireland, Poland and Switzerland. This year’s theme was “Worldwide Collaboration: Connected Learning on a Global Scale.”

The summit focuses on developing cultural awareness in the field of education and establishing bonds between the international participants.

In addition to the 41 students who attended from around the world, many distinguished dignitaries, university professors, educators and Broward School District representatives attended summit events.

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AROUND THE POINT EVENTS

Monthly Events Saturdays Green Market Pompano Beach

Old Town Untapped

Green Market Pompano Beach is a locallyproduced open-air market featuring the best of local fruits and vegetables, baked goods, fresh seafood, gourmet teas and coffee, specialty food items, as well as homemade crafts, healthrelated products and live music.

WHEN: Every Saturday through April, 9am - 2pm WHERE: In front of Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 N.E. First St., Pompano Beach Visit pompanobeachgreenmarket. com or call 954-786-7824 for more information.

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WHEN: Mar. 17, 7pm WHERE: The Great Lawn,

Corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvds.

For more information visit pompanobeachfl.gov or call 954-786-4111.

Deerfield Beach’s Movies in the Park, “The Secret Life of Pets”

through writing challenges, group critiques and a cohesive and succinct lesson plan.

Attendees are provided free entrance to Lyrics Lab, which follows.

Lyrics Lab at BaCa

FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAY BIMONTHLY 7 - 8PM / $15 Fresh Air with Byrd, a bimonthly writing workshop for all levels of writers and performers. Richard “Byrd” Wilson is an award-winning poet and public speaker.

Artists looking to improve their poems, songs, stories and delivery are encouraged to attend this workshop. Classes can be taken sequentially or individually. Byrd gives instruction and inspiration 30

FIRST FRIDAYS AT BACA 6 - 10PM / FREE Fun-filled event featuring beer tastings, food trucks, live music, vendors and art exhibits at BaCa.

FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAY BIMONTHLY 8 - 11PM / $10 Lyrics Lab is a unique, no-ego, open-mic night every first and third Wednesday of the month from 8 to 11 p.m. Bring your latest work — poems, verse, songs, lyrics and beats — to share in an intimate space with renowned hosts and poets, accompanied by a twopiece house band. Interested in performing? Arrive early to get your name on the list. Full bar with drinks starting at $4.

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This month will feature “The Secret Life of Pets.” Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy a night at the movies in the park, under the stars.

Concessions as well as “glow” items will be available for purchase.

WHEN: Friday, Mar. 10, 7pm WHERE: Villages of Hillsboro Park, 4111 N.W. Sixth St., Deerfield Beach COST: Free

Pompano’s Music Under the Stars

SECOND FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH WHEN: Mar. 10, 7pm WHERE: The Great Lawn, Corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvds.

For more information visit pompanobeachfl.gov or call 954-786-4111.

Pompano’s Movies on the Lawn - “Finding Dory” THIRD FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets and popcorn for a family-friendly, free movie night on the Great Lawn. This month’s featured movie is “Finding Dory.”

Tuesday Night Beach Dances

Trumpet player Johnny Vincent has been performing nearly every Tuesday night in Deerfield Beach for over three decades. In the 1950s and 60s, Vincent played trumpet with Gene Krupa and in Dick Clark’s “Cavalcade of the Stars.”

Vincent will set up to play in the main beach parking lot in Deerfield Beach for listeners to enjoy and dancers to dance.

WHEN: Tuesdays, Mar. 7, 14, 21 & 28, 7 - 9pm WHERE: Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 S.E. 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach COST: Free ABOVE Todd the Painter and Stephen at BaCa, Pompano Beach

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Willie Nelson and Dwight Yoakam

Multiple Grammy and CMA Award winner Willie Nelson will be joined by the Family, his touring group, for a night filled with classic hits, including “On The Road Again,” “Mama Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” and “Always on My Mind.” Nelson’s iconic style has made him one of the most recognized entertainers in the world, with a six-decade career and 200-plus albums. Joining Nelson will be country star Dwight Yoakam, who has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide and is a 21-time nominated, multiple Grammy Award winner.

WHEN: Mar. 3 at 7:30pm COST: Ticket prices are $25 - $125 on ticketmaster.com

Charlie Daniels & Marshall Tucker

From his Dove Award-winning gospel albums to his Southern rock anthems and CMA Award-winning country hits, Charlie Daniels has made an indelible mark on America’s musical landscape. Now almost 80, Daniels is still an outspoken patriot, mentor to young artists and a road warrior. The Marshall Tucker Band opened shows for The Allman Brothers in 1973, before headlining their own shows across America. The band has a definitive blend of rock, rhythm and blues, jazz, country and gospel. Opening for the show is DeRose, a high-energy, blues and rock band formed in 2014.

WHEN: Mar. 18. Doors open 6pm; show starts 7pm.

COST: Ticket prices are $25 - $95 on ticketmaster.com

I Love the 90s Tour with Vanilla Ice

Billy Ocean and Taylor Dayne

Billy Ocean has hit the number one spot on pop charts worldwide, including the U.S., Australia, Germany, Holland and the U.K. Born in Trinidad, Billy settled in London’s East End when just seven years old. The calypso-crazy kid soon got turned on to soul singers like Otis Redding and Sam Cooke, as well as pop groups like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Thus, his style is a mixture of soulful R&B, and catchy pop. Taylor Dayne also racked up an impressive list of hits in the late 80s and early 90s, including his number one singles “Tell It to My Heart,” “Love Will Lead You Back” and “Prove Your Love to Me.” WHEN: Mar. 17 at 8pm COST: Ticket prices are $35 - $95 on ticketmaster.com

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After a hugely successful 2016, with over 110 shows across North America, the I Love the 90s Tour will continue its momentum into the new year, making a stop at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater on Mar. 26. The show promises a rotating lineup of some of the 90s’ most iconic acts, including Vanilla Ice, Tone Loc, Rob Base, All-4One and Young MC. The show was hailed by Entertainment Weekly as an “arena-sized dance party,” and described by The Arizona Republic as “a hit-filled trip down memory lane.”

To learn more about the tour, visit ilovethe90stour.com WHEN: Mar. 26 at 8pm COST: Ticket prices are $25 - $128 on ticketmaster.com

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The Garden Lady Says…

Plant a Living Lighthouse Point’s Christmas Tree Municipal Election Will be Held Mar. 14

Lighthouse Point Girl ByThe Donna City ofTorrey Lighthouse Point will hold a general municipal election on Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2017. Voting will be held to fill the position of Mayor. The Invited to candidates are the incumbent Glenn Troast and Maria O’Donnell. Incumbent Commissioners Kyle Van Buskirk (seat 4) and Sandy Johnson (seat 5) have Compete on been considered re-elected a term of three years, as no other too candidate The holiday season is in high gear, and for many families in someforcities) because they grow tall, and are Jeopardy filedIfor these this means shopping for a Christmas tree. When was a seats. susceptible to lightening strikes and hurricane damage.

(Whattoisget super exciting?) child, I used very sad thinking about all the trees Lighthouse Point native, Mari that were cut, but then I learned that Christmas tree Hanley, was selected to compete farming is big business in many states and considered a in the 2017 Jeopardy! College renewable resource.

Championship. The 20-year-old Although that knowledge made me feel better, for some, and Cardinal Gibbons High School it could still be considered wasteful. If you are one of those graduate has been a fan of the people who rather an alternative, there are showwould since she was a choose kid. She was two options: artificial, or an actual one of 15 students nationwide living tree.

What selected probably to mind is one of those “darling” for comes the tournament, little Norfolk pines being sold in many chain stores. whichIsland aired Feb. 13 and 24. Hanley represented College where unfortunately, they While these make Stetson nice houseplants, shequite is currently student studying grow to be large,aand quickly!

The result is that they history and anthropology. are booted out of the houseplant world and into, (you guessed it) the outside world!

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

Please, if you own one, don’t plant it outside. They just don’t belong in our Florida NOTE: landscape.

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AROUND THE POINT CITY BEAT

(Artificial) Turf Wars

BY MARIE PULEO

The City Commission recently voted to uphold a decision made by the Planning and Zoning Board that artificial, or replica, turf cannot be used in the 25 percent pervious space requirement on a homeowner’s property.

A resident who had covered his entire property in artificial turf tried to win an appeal of the board’s decision against him, which his lawyer presented to the City Commission.

According to city code, a lot can have 75 percent impervious space, but is required to have 25 percent pervious space, to ensure adequate drainage on the property. The Planning and Zoning Board had determined that artificial turf is not pervious.

The resident’s lawyer stated that his client had an engineering

study performed, which indicated the material was pervious. The lawyer also challenged the definition of “pervious” in the city code, which reads: “green, living or organic.”

City Commissioners discussed at length whether the City should allow artificial turf to be used in the 25 percent pervious space, but in the end, the consensus was that this specific property did not meet the current code. The code does allow for artificial turf to be used in the 75 percent impervious space.

There are approximately 10 properties in the city that are also in violation of not meeting the 25 percent pervious space requirement because artificial turf has been installed. Following the City Commission’s decision, they were sent a letter that asked them to remove it and explained the city code.

The City Commission agreed to move forward with information gathering to determine whether the City should consider making changes to the code related to artificial turf.

Hillsboro Lighthouse Birthday Tours Come celebrate the 110th anniversary of one of South Florida’s most iconic sites, the Hillsboro Lighthouse. Tours will be provided up into the top of the lighthouse, which has stunning views of the Hillsboro inlet. Guests will learn about the mechanics and engineering that makes the lighthouse glow, plus some history.

WHERE: Boats to the lighthouse leave from the north side of the Sands Harbor Resort and Marina at 125 North Riverside Drive, Pompano Beach, FL. Parking is on the east side of the street in the city’s pay parking lot. Registration/check-in starts 30 minutes prior to the first sail time and remains open until the last boat returns. Arrive at the dock 10-20 minutes before the departure time. Friendly members will register/check you in, provide you with a wrist band, and assist you with boarding for the boat ride to/from the lighthouse.

WHEN: Saturday March 11 - seven shuttles from Sands Dock. Sail times on the hour between 9am and 3pm.

Sunday March 12 - three shuttles from Sands dock at 9, 10 and 11am.

COST : A current HLPS membership or a $25 transportation fee is required.

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RE-ELECT OUR MAYOR GLENN TROAST

LEADERSHIP • INTEGRITY • VISION • Glenn is a Certified Public Accountant and is also Certified in Financial Forensics — a strong set of skills to help manage the city’s $14 million budget.

• Over the past three years the major crime rate in Lighthouse Point has decreased 23 percent and is the lowest in the past 25 years.

• Resident since 2002, but his roots go much deeper as his grandparents moved to Lighthouse Point in 1963.

• Over the next year substantial security improvements are planned for many parks and public areas of our city to enhance the feeling of safety and security we already have in Lighthouse Point.

• Served on the Code Enforcement Board (2007 – 2011) and as a City Commissioner (2011-2014).

• Glenn is a member and past board member of the Rotary Club of Pompano Beach, chairman of two Broward Public School Advisory Boards and currently serves as Committee Chair of Boy Scout Troop and Cub Scout Pack 238. Glenn has also served as the Cubmaster of Pack 238.

• During Glenn’s tenure on the City Commission and as Mayor major areas of the City have been repaved, substantial improvements to our parks and playground have been made, the Tennis Center Pavilion has undergone a long overdue renovation, technology enhancements at our own City Library have become a reality and major storm water improvments have been made throughout the City. All of this done with no increase in our tax rate and without incurring new debt.

• Initiated installation of on-demand video recording of City Commission and Board meetings to increase the level of transparency in the workings of our government.

• Lighthouse Point has begun the permitting process with the Army Corp of Engineers to dredge our many miles of waterways to benefit our boating community • During Glenn’s terms on both the City Commission and as Mayor the City’s millage rate has not increased and is the third lowest in Broward County.

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AROUND THE POINT CITY BEAT

BY MARIE PULEO

City Crime On A Decline Lighthouse Point’s 2016 ‘Part 1’ crime rate – which includes homicide, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny/theft, motor vehicle theft and arson – was the lowest it has been in 25 years, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s annual Uniform Crime Report. Compared to 2015, it is down by 17 percent.

“It’s a great thing,” said Lighthouse Point Police Chief Ross Licata, “because we’re talking about serious crimes, we’re talking about violent crimes, and it just reinforces the fact that Lighthouse Point really is a safe community for people to live in and raise a family.”

Lighthouse Point Police Chief Violent crimes in Lighthouse Point, including robberies Ross Licata and aggravated assaults, were down by 44 percent in 2016.

Only 10 violent crimes were committed, and the Police Department was successful is solving 80 percent of them. There were no homicides, rapes or sexual batteries in the city last year.

I THINK THE DECREASE IN CRIME SUGGESTS THAT PEOPLE MAYBE IN SOME CASES AVOID COMING TO THIS AREA BECAUSE THEY KNOW THAT THERE’S AN INCREASED LIKELIHOOD THAT THEY COULD GET CAUGHT IF THEY DO. Lighthouse Point Police Chief Ross Licata “I think it has a lot to do with the quality of the policing here,” said Police Chief Licata. “We have a very dedicated and proactive staff, we have support from our elected officials, and I think we have some technology here that has proven to be very beneficial in the solution of crimes, more specifically the use of our license plate recognition (LPR) system.”

Chief Licata said that LPR data is a good starting point, but without the officers and the detectives who analyze it, it’s just data.

“I think that our officers deserve a considerable amount of credit because they put forth a great effort in making the best use of that data to translate it into a lot of crime resolution,” he said.

The Police Department also recorded an overall crime clearance rate of 40 percent – an all-time high, and one of the highest crime clearance levels in Broward County – which means that 40 percent of the crimes that were reported, have been solved.

“I think the decrease in crime suggests that people maybe in some cases avoid coming to this area because they know that there’s an increased likelihood that they could get caught if they do,” said Chief Licata.

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Reuse Water Project is Approved for Lighthouse Point At its meeting on Feb. 14, the City Commission passed an ordinance that will establish a reuse water system, known as OASIS, for properties in Lighthouse Point that obtain water from Pompano Beach Utilities, which is generally the southern area of the City.

Once the system is in place, all customers in the affected service area will be required to use only reuse water to irrigate their lawns and landscaping, rather than drinking water.

For single-family residential customers, the City of Pompano Beach has agreed to make the required connection of the homeowner’s irrigation system to the reuse system, up to the connection to the manifold (the sprinkler valve), at no cost.

Multifamily and commercial properties will be required to connect to the reuse system at their own cost, using a licensed plumber. The Pompano Beach Utilities Administration estimates the connection costs will be $500 to $2,000, and that the costs can be recovered in one year or less due to the lower cost of the reuse water.

OASIS rates start at 85 cents per 1,000 gallons, compared to $2.24 for drinking water, and there are no sewer charges. A 25 percent surcharge will be paid only on a monthly base charge, and on the water usage cost.

The reuse water system will require the installation of a network of pipes, which will begin sometime this year, and be completed in six years. In a proposed agreement with Pompano Beach, which operates OASIS and is overseeing the project, the City of Lighthouse has stipulated that work in the Marina area is to be done first and last no more than three years so the City can start repaving the roads there.

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Found Treasure

BY JIM “CHIEFY” MATHIE

IT’S BEEN SAID “ONE MAN’S JUNK IS another man’s treasure,” and this couldn’t have been more profound than at the Pompano Beach/Lighthouse Point Nautical Flea Market held this past January. In addition to offering a plethora of top-notch marine products and boats, this annual event finds neighbors and friends cleaning out their garages to sell their “junk” to friends and neighbors.

This year, to sell my stuff, I shared a booth with Arilton Pavan from Dixie Divers in Deerfield Beach.

Besides a variety of used fins, wet suits and masks, my best seller was a large assortment of anchors. Priced anywhere from $10 to $50, some of these anchors still had the sticker on them.

I do my best work underwater, so this pile of anchors represented a year’s accumulation of found treasures from the sea. Selling these anchors puts cash in my pocket and removes a hazard to the reef where they were found. Most of the time, the anchors had lodged under a portion of the reef, and the boaters had to cut the line, leaving behind the line, chain and anchor, and causing damage to the reef. It is unlawful to anchor on the reef. Boaters are advised to find a

sand area using a sounder and to drop anchor in that location.

Finding these anchors this past year got me thinking about the many items my crew and I have found over the years. There are plenty of lobster snares, tickle sticks and nets found, as well as a wide variety of masks, snorkels, fins, and weight belts. And of course, a large assortment of fishing rods and reels, some brand new and still operational.

Some of the real treasure has been cash — a $10 bill, found on the reef by John Strunk last year. As he was drifting along the reef looking for lobster, he found a perfectly good $10 bill — wet, but completely spendable after drying out.

But John’s most intriguing find was a handgun under the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier. My crew and I (known as the “Chiefy Crew”) were under the pier a few months ago, reinstalling the underwater camera there, when John looked to the east and spotted the handgun partially buried beneath the sand. It had been down there for a while, locked in the open position without bullets. It was turned over to a Sheriff’s Deputy, but it’s not something you find every day under a fishing pier.

But the best find so far, this year, was in January, when we were diving on the Lady Go Diver boat out of Deerfield Beach. Chiefy crew member Jack Harari found a brand new KOAH speargun with a GoPro camera attached to it. The total value was close to $1,000. The owner had lost it three weeks prior, and it was the speargun’s first time ever in the water. The good news is that the owner was reunited with his speargun and Jack received a nice reward.

One could say finding all this treasure under the sea has its benefits, but it’s really about the adventure, which is its own special “treasure.”

ABOVE found money FAR LEFT The “Chiefy Crew” LEFT the gun found under the sea

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TO THE POINT TIDBITS AND TRIVIA

Moon Shine

I GOT TO THINKING ABOUT EARTH’S BEST BUDDY, our moon, while sipping a glass of “White Lightning” as I viewed the supermoon on Jan. 12. (Moonshine and moon shine go well together.) There is some controversy about what constitutes a “supermoon,” but to me, the moon always is super. Its gravity keeps the Earth stable on its axis, producing the changing seasons.

Without it, our planet would wobble so severely that we soon would resemble Mars. (You have just read the educational portion of this article, which is required to give it redeeming social value.)

Native Americans were way ahead of us in paying homage to the moon. They gave the orb a different name in each month.

For example, in January they called it the “Wolf Moon.” This is appropriate because in January the holiday credit card bills roll in and you can hear people howling all across the country. How the Indians anticipated this, I have no idea.

February was dubbed the “Snow Moon.” This appellation was disputed by the Seminoles, because they had never seen snow.

They opted for “Iguanas Fall From Trees Moon,” a phenomenon caused by cold snaps. They were outvoted. In March, it was called the “Worm Moon.” Guava trees often bear fruit in early spring, but

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the fruit usually contains tiny white worms. I can’t swear that this is the reason for the name, but it’s plausible.

“Pink Moon” was the name chosen for April. I don’t know what this meant to the Indians, but college students have a variation around spring break time, when they show their pink “moons” as an expression of disdain. “Flower Moon” and “Strawberry Moon” for May and June respectively, are obvious choices, although there was some support for “Mosquito Moon.”

I’m in a quandary over the name “Buck Moon” for July. This could have been the time when male deer were plentiful, or it could have been a precursor to the Florida Lottery. (There is a rumor that Rick Scott lobbied for the name: “Bet a Buck, Help Education Moon,” well before he became governor.) Buck Moon could have been a compromise.

In August, it was known as the “Sturgeon Moon,” a time when the big fish were plentiful. The Indians quickly learned that sturgeon roe, also known as caviar, was very valuable, so they struck a deal with Whole Foods to market it. September, “Corn Moon” and October, “Hunter’s Moon,” are self-explanatory, particularly because I can’t find anything funny to say.

This brings us to November and “Beaver Moon.” One would assume this refers to the dam-building rodent, but it doesn’t.

Native Americans enjoyed entertainment as much as anybody.

Their favorite play was “Leave it to Little Beaver,” Red Ryder’s sidekick, which was performed every November.

Finally, we have December and “Cold Moon.” Initially, one might assume this referred to the start of winter. However, research tells us that this name was suggested by the makers of Theraflu.

NASA is considering sending people to inhabit the moon. The bad news is, they will have to deal with intense solar radiation, temperatures that range from 273 degrees Fahrenheit to minus 243 degrees, and a dearth of water. The good news? The moon has no weather, so they won’t have to worry about climate change.

TO THE POINT GET PSYCHED

Role Reversal

TIPS FOR COPING WITH AGING PARENTS

BY DR. JILL SELBACH

MANY OF US GREW UP THINKING OUR PARENTS HAD ALL THE answers, were strong, productive people on whom we could rely.

You get older, have family of your own and before you know it, you notice how your parents are aging. Not you, just your parents, of course! You may notice they are developing physical ailments, chronic health conditions or their memory is beginning to slip.

Twenty-two million families have in-home care provided by family members for aging parents, according to the US Administration on Aging. This is a significant portion of the population which includes adult children, spouses, and other relatives.

Emotional Aspects of Caregiving It is very difficult when the roles in the family reverse. The child becomes the caregiver of the parent and the parent takes on child-like qualities. Conditions such as mental illness, dementia, mild cognitive impairment and chronic health issues make aging parents reliant upon adult children. It is not unusual for these

illnesses to cause the parent to become angry and even abusive to caregivers at times. Even though caregivers are aware that this behavior stems from a disease process, it often packs an emotional punch.

Stress levels rise when adult children are caring for their parents. Depression and anxiety can become by products of this.

Becoming a caregiver for a parent may be a lengthy journey.

Physical health can be good for years while the mind deteriorates.

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Children can grow to resent parents who are resistant to the care they are receiving or the changes they are making for the aging parent. The parent you know and love can seem to disappear before your eyes making the relationship difficult and the reality sad to face.

Keeping Family Relationships Strong If you have not entered this stage yet, speak to your parents and siblings about how your parent’s affairs are to be handled and how caregivers will be put into place or how siblings or other family will participate in their care. Caring for aging parents can solidify family and sibling relationships or cause major riffs in them at a time when caregivers need the most support. There is no clear path guiding who should do what, no roadmap for how siblings should interact as mature adults. While some families are able to work out differences, many others struggle.

Siblings are often faced with unresolved feelings from childhood.

Every person in a family will handle viewing their parents age and coping with their death differently. An array of emotions are normal to experience during this time.

You may seek approval, forgiveness, love or to be seen as responsible. These feelings may dictate how you interact with your parents and siblings. A sense of competition may surface or feelings of a threat to your position in the family.

Saving Your Sanity And Theirs Set realistic goals and know your limitations. Not everyone is cut out for this job. There are many ways to participate in the care of your parent. Make sure to talk about worst case scenarios. The death of a spouse or partner, losing the ability to drive, financial concerns can cause isolation and withdrawal. Maintaining social contact and keeping physically and mentally active are extremely important as we age. This stimulation is extremely important to ward off depression and cognitive decline. There are centers in Broward and Palm Beach County that provide services to seniors.

It is helpful to get a professional assessment of your parent’s condition by a neurologist, psychologist or geriatric care manager to get recommendations as to what the needs of your parent(s) are and recommendations for the future.

Dr. Jill Selbach is a licensed clinical psychologist. For more information visit drjillselbach.com or call 954-618-8412.

TO THE POINT LEGAL MATTERS

Don’t Forget Spot DON’T FORGET YOUR PET IN YOUR WILL OR TRUST

BY MARTIN ZEVIN, ATTORNEY PETS ARE PART OF YOUR FAMILY. WHETHER YOU have a dog, cat, bird or any other combination of animals living with you, it is important to consider the legal issue of providing for your pet when you pass away. I recommend that you make specific provisions for your pet in your last will and testament and/or your revocable living trust.

You may have a certain person in mind to take care of your pet after you die. You should speak to that person before naming him or her in your will or trust. You should also consider having an alternate if that person dies before you. If there is no individual person whom you trust, you can name an organization or specific facility that specializes in caring for pets after their owners die. You can ask your veterinarian for recommendations.

The next consideration is how much money you will be designating to take care of your pet’s needs for the rest of your pet’s life. If you are naming an individual, the amount of money will be up to you, based on your own assets and your pet’s life expectancy and special needs.

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full amount to the individual as a specific bequest. The individual will pay for the pet’s needs from those funds and have use of the full bequest without restrictions.

You can also set up a Trust naming a different person as Trustee of the funds with discretion to give the pet caregiver funds as needed and with a provision as to who will inherit any remaining money after your pet passes away.

In the case of an institution or facility as the caregiver, you will need to determine the fees for that facility so that you can provide sufficient funds during your pet’s lifetime.

You should specifically name any current pets in your will or trust and also designate any future pets to be covered under this estate plan.

This article covers some general issues regarding providing for your pet in estate planning. Each case is unique and the details should be discussed in a consultation with your attorney.

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TO THE POINT PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

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WANT TO FEEL DIFFERENTLY? ACT DIFFERENTLY.

BY CRAIG HALEY

I HAVE SPENT 15 YEARS STUDYING SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE, TRYING to figure out what makes them rise to the top in their fields. What drives them? How do some people rise to the top while others, who seem talented and hardworking, never reach their true potential?

Do some people just have the “Midas touch”? You know, everything they touch turns to gold. I don’t believe in luck alone. I believe the harder a person works, the luckier they get.

The key is in those two magic words — hard work.

Most people allow their feelings to determine what they do.

They feel tired so they hit the snooze button. They feel sluggish so they skip their workout. They are hungry and in a hurry so they swing by McDonald’s.

They allow their feelings to determine what they do, and over time, this becomes their identity. Sooner or later that person thinks like…

“I can’t lose weight. I’ve tried everything.”

“I don’t have time to work out. I’m too busy.”

“I just can’t get motivated.”

to the doctor to have her bone density checked. The norm for someone her age is a -1. Lynne is at a +7.

The doctor said her active lifestyle has given her the bone density of a 40-year-old. Now her goal is to have the bone density of a 30-year-old. So, she’s getting even younger. And her husband, Bob, isn’t complaining at all.

Why did this happen? Lynne has changed her identity. She doesn’t see herself as a typical 66-year-old. She sees herself as a lean, mean, focused and fit third degree black belt! And there is not a doubt in my mind she will get there.

IDENTITY—ACTIONS—FEELINGS When you adopt this formula overtime, magic happens. The compound effect takes over.

Like Darren Hardy says in his book The Compound Effect, “The slightest adjustments to your daily routine can dramatically alter the outcomes in your life.”

It’s human nature to not want to get up on time. It’s human nature to want to stay on the couch and watch TV instead of working out.

It’s human nature to want to skip your morning or evening run.

Remember…action creates motivation!

The motivation comes after the action, not before.

Remind yourself of the person you want to be, then act like that person. When you do that, you will feel like the champion you are. You will feel like a super successful rock star that can make a difference in the world!

The formula they follow is: FEELINGS => ACTIONS => IDENTITY What if you flipped a couple words around?

What if you made the formula go like this: IDENTITY => ACTIONS => FEELINGS? Instead of doing something (or not doing something) based on how you feel in the moment, ask yourself what would the person I want to be do right now?

If you acted based on the person you want to become, hence shaping your new identity, that would drive you to take positive actions, such as reading inspiring books, exercising consistently, going to the dojo two or three times per week, waking up on time, going to bed on time Lynne Arlen and other productive behaviors.

Becoming best version of yourself, will make you feel proud, confident, and invigorated.

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It’s a Drone

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS BANK ON DRONES FOR GOOD BUSINESS IN POMPANO BEACH YOU PROBABLY FIRST HEARD OF DRONES WHEN OUR MILITARY used them in Afghanistan. The CIA began flying drones there around 2000. They are impressive weapons because they’re unmanned and no danger to pilots.

Back home the use of drones proliferated and morphed into a hobby along the lines of model airplanes, and now developers are looking at commercial uses we never imagined not long ago.

Among those imagining new ways to use the drones are two young men recently out of college who set up shop in Pompano Beach to sell drones, teach people to use them and establish a “family of drone enthusiasts” who will share their stories and films they’ve made, and build new friendships. Then they hope to expand into research and development of drones for new purposes.

Their business, Verydrone in the Citi Centre at 2010, N. Federal Highway in Pompano Beach, opened in November.

The young entrepreneurs, Josh Barth and Ben Bardy, met by chance during internships for a Florida drone distributor. Bardy studied aerospace engineering in France. Barth had a longtime interest in drones and model aircraft. They hit it off and began brainstorming about a business of their own.

With intelligence, determination, and a bit of luck, it happened.

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They traveled to industry shows in Las Vegas and California. “Luckily, we met some people who backed us and believed in us,” is how Josh Barth puts it. He also explains another chance meeting that made a difference in the path he took. About three years ago he saw a video on YouTube of a man flying a drone and thought, “Wow, this is pretty cool.” He bought one and was flying it when a real estate broker asked him what he’d charge to take video of property.

Bingo, an idea. Josh didn’t know how to set up a website, he says, but he learned and launched his business of taking aerial videos for realtors, investment firms and celebrities.

Ben Bardy’s experience with drones was different. While studying in France, he and an engineering team won an entrepreneurship award for developing a “rescue drone” to drop life jackets for people who fell from ships. He planned on starting a business, but wanted to finish his studies. By then, he says, other people started using the same idea. He has changed his focus to using drones for agriculture uses. “Like to improve the yields of crops, do work more efficiently,” Ben says. Josh Barth adds, “Agriculture is one area we want to focus on because it’s still kind of untapped.” For instance, a drone could be equipped to count a farmer’s cattle.

The idea of “rescue drones” hasn’t been dropped entirely, though. Bardy calls it a “dream project, a huge project” to develop a drone with a blinking light to stay above a person in the water until someone can come to the rescue.

With increased interest and uses of drones, the young entrepreneurs are now interested in educating younger people.

They’re talking to area schools about starting after-school drone programs. Right now, though “the majority of our customers are for cinematography and photo,” Barth says. But there’s no telling what they may come up with when they imagine the possible uses of drones.

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A Cry in the Dark

BY WENDELL ABERN

DEAR READERS, Used to be, when I got flustered or upset, I cursed.

Sometimes, I shouted. I was never shy about yelling nasty words whenever I wanted to vilify someone.

Then I turned eighty.

Since then, I’ve been babbling. Often, incoherently.

An electrician doesn’t show up when promised—I call and babble angrily. Someone cuts me off while driving—I babble to myself. For the past couple of years, the most frequent victim of my babbling is Kevin. Kevin Gallagher.

A bridge partner I’ve known since B.B.E. (Before the Babbling Era) told me Kevin was the world’s greatest fixer/painter/plumber/all-around handyman. And she was right. I first called Kevin when two brothers, who were supposed to paint my office, never showed up.

“Hello,” he answered.

“Himynameis WendellandIgotyour namefromJoyceandIwantmyofficepaintedFrenchMarketgreenandtwoguysweresupposedtopaintmyofficeand ...”

“Whoa! Whoa! Slow down.”

Poor Kevin. It took him two minutes to pacify me and another two minutes for me to clarify what I wanted.

Worth it. He came the next day (when he said he would), painted my office in less than two hours and charged me half what the brothers would have.

Since then, I have called him almost incessantly. A few times for household chores. But more frequently to help me deal with a world that has become surrealistic because of the technological revolution that seems to explode in new ways every week.

You see, the truth is, I do not belong in the year 2017. I don’t even belong in this century. In order to go to sleep at night, I tell myself it’s still the year 1958. And accompanying the digital revolution is an entirely new sub-English vocabulary I don’t even know how to speak! I still think of a cloud as a white fluffy thing in the sky, and an “app” as an abbreviation for an appliance.

All this new technology terrifies me because, like everyone else, I rely on it for just about everything. Especially for entertainment.

I remember back when I borrowed a neighbor’s ten-year old son, who showed me how to load a tape into my TV set. Once I mastered that feat (which I considered Herculean), I would drive to Blockbuster, sort through the hundreds of movie tapes and come running home with two or three rentals of just-released movies, all excited because I knew how to operate my TV to watch them.

When was that? A hundred years ago?

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Then someone came up with discs instead of tapes. Enter, Kevin. I called him last week.

“KevinwhatisthisblueraythingeveryoneistalkingaboutandnowIhavetogetsomethingcalledaDVDplayerand ...”

“Whoa! Wait! Slow down.”

Kevin came over, patiently explained why I now had three remotes.

I signed up with Netflix. Started receiving movies in the mail.

Loved it! I would turn on my TV set with one remote, turn on my DVD with another, then use my third remote to open the little drawer to receive and play my disc.

I was happy, sometimes renting as many as 15 movies a month!

Then someone invented another new thing. Streaming.

My son and daughter (in separate long-distance calls from Chicago) insisted I had to cut back on cable and start streaming (whatever that was) by investing in a new thing called Corfu.

“Not Corfu, dad,” my son said. “Corfu is an island, This is called Roku. Go to Best Buy or somewhere and get a Roku streaming stick.”

“You’ll love it, dad,” my daughter said. “You’ll get Roku, cut back to basic cable, save a lot of money and get many more options on your TV set.”

“Okay,” I told them both, lying convincingly, and mentally composing my next phone call to Kevin. Which occurred a few days later, when my DVD player failed me.

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The little drawer wouldn’t come out. I couldn’t play either of the two movies that had just arrived.

I started to perspire. I could actually hear my heart pounding! I took a blood pressure pill. I called Kevin.

“KevinIwantedtowatchamovieandmydrawerwon’topenandmykidssayIneedsomethingcalledaPorkuorsomethingand... “ “Whoa! Whoa! You mean Roku.”

I started weeping.

“It’s okay,” he said. “We’ll get through this. I promise.”

Kevin came over the next morning.

“Before you buy a Roku streaming stick, we’ll fix this.”

He took apart my DVD player, reconstructed something or other, put it all back together and handed me the remote.

“Try it,” he said.

Nothing happened.

“There’s a new thing,” he said. “It’s called an ‘off-on’ button. You just push it once.”

I pushed the button. Nothing happened. Then he pushed it. It worked.

“It’samachineit’samachinethat’swhythishappenedtheyallstopworkingwhenI’maroundandthat’swhyit ...”

“It’s okay,” he said, draping an arm around me. “It’s okay. I have to go see another client. Why don’t you go to Best Buy, get the Roku streaming stick and I’ll come back tomorrow.?”

I went to Best Buy and stopped babbling long enough for the sales clerk to understand what I wanted. Kevin came the next afternoon. He installed the stick in the back of my TV, then used one of the remotes to find an “Input” channel.

I told Kevin I wanted Netflix, Amazon, HBO and Showtime on my new Roku receiver and he fiddled with the remote and said, “What’s the password to your set?”

“What?What?Password?Whatkindofpasswordwhydoes ...”

“Whoa. Whoa. Take it easy. Maybe there’s a default password on the back of your modem.”

“IhatepasswordsIdon’tevenremember ... “ “It’s okay,” he said. “It’s okay. I found a number. Let’s try it.”

It worked. Kevin is a genius. He made me sit down and take deep breaths.

After another hour and three trips to the computer to fill out information on sites I didn’t even know existed, my Roku was all set up.

Since then, I have been watching an old TV series now being streamed on Netlix. And now that I have sort of made it into the year 2017, I am relatively content.

Until last night. My kids called me and told me to get an Amazon streaming stick, too.

IsaidIwouldtookasedativeandwenttobedearly.

Cantankerously Yours, Wendell Abern Wendell Abern can be reached at dendyabern@gmail.com.

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I tried to think of a way to spice it up a little.

That’s when I remembered seeing a hippie riding an electric bike. When I first saw him, I was perplexed; he whipped by so fast for a skinny dude, yet his feet were completely still. He wasn’t even pedaling. When it occurred to me that he was riding an electric bike, I said, “Whoa. What a cheater’s way to ride a bike.” A year passed, but the image of that hippie, cruising at top speed, his unwashed locks and sherpa-inspired sweater blowing in the wind behind him, imprinted itself into my mind and suddenly resurfaced as I pondered my next urban adventure.

So, I set out to find some electric bikes for rent. I located two at the Royal Blues Hotel in Deerfield Beach. I had never ridden an electric bike before, so was a little giddy as Jason, the hotel’s receptionist, plugged in the hefty battery pack, which slides onto a rack behind the back wheel of the bike. On the handlebar, three little lights (one green, one yellow, one red) flashed and lit up, indicating the bike was powered up and ready to go. I suddenly felt like he had strapped on some sort of rocket booster.

“Are you ready, are you ready?” he asked, as I mounted the bike and he twisted the throttle to show me how to kick on the power. The bike propelled quicker than I thought, and I nearly swerved into the wall of the parking garage. I laughed, narrowly missing it, and made a quick turn, then biked a few laps around the lot. I gave the throttle a little power to test it out, and suddenly felt like a five- [CONTINUED ON PAGE 58]

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The decor is quintessential beach cafe — baby blue walls, white wicker chairs, pastel accents, nauticalthemed art, placemats and tablecloths with brightlycolored fish, and a chalkboard with the day’s specials.

While the omelette I ordered came out quite overdone, the hollandaise on my friend’s Benedict a bit separated, and the prices steep (between $17 and $20 for an omelette), I found a forgiving heart based on the inspired ingredients and charming environment. After brunch, we cruised on up A1A to the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, just a mile north of Palmetto Park Road.

The nature center started as a coastline preservation project in the 1970s and has since grown to include a sea turtle rescue, multiple outdoor aquariums, a boardwalk nature trail, the FAU research center (which guests can observe from an aerial walkway), a gift shop and a butterfly garden. Admission to the center is only a $5 recommended donation and every day at 1 p.m., a guided tour is given to guests to answer questions.

By far, the most memorable part of the Gumbo Limbo experience was seeing two massive loggerhead turtles that were rescued from Florida beaches. One was named Blitzen. He was a 127-pound, 20-year-old turtle rescued from Hutchinson Island in December. When rescuers found Blitzen stranded, he was emaciated, malnourished and covered in barnacles. He’s now on antibiotics and a healthy diet, and is expected to be freed this summer. The other loggerhead was named Holiday — a 102-pound male, around 15-20 years old, found at St. Lucie Power Plant. Holiday was found with a huge, longline fishing hook in his lower esophagus. It had to be surgically removed. Now Holiday has a scar on the underside of his neck, but is pretty lively. He was swimming in circles around the tank, slapping his fin along the side.

In addition to the large sea turtles, there were tons of baby green back turtles, a tortoise, sting rays, sand rays, lobsters, blow fish, lion fish, some fish with fluorescent blue eyes, and a whole slew of other marine life to watch. The coolest thing I find about going to a place like Gumbo Limbo is the sense of awe and wonder I experience as I get a small glimpse into a whole universe I’ve never been privy to, and realize how much unexplored magic there is under the ocean. It’s similar to that feeling I get as I peer up at the stars on a clear night, or admire a full moon as it rises above the horizon. I feel like just a minuscule part in a vast system, yet it’s strangely enchanting and invigorating.

Seeing all the creative manifestations of nature — all the vibrant colors and shapes and characters — makes me ponder the bigger questions in life, like “Where did all of it come from?” And yet, it makes me not really care at all, merely grateful it all exists. It brings out my inner child, makes life feel a little less dull and puts a few more things on my bucket list, like: get certified in scuba diving, travel to space and rescue some baby sea turtles. Until I have the opportunity to get in a rocket ship though, there’s always the rocket-booster-bicycle, a.k.a. the e-bike.

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Spring Break Back in the Day MY FAMILY’S SOUTH FLORIDA ROOTS DATE BACK TO THE 1940s. As a college student in the Northeast during the early 1980s, my friends and I made the annual spring break trek to Fort Lauderdale, driving 24 hours straight (we couldn’t afford to fly and then rent a car) so as to maximize our time in paradise. As the one with the long history — and family! — in the area, I was considered the “expert” on South Florida.

We made this trip every year throughout college, and it was always great fun, but by the last year of our annual pilgrimage,

it was clear even to us — at the ripe old age of 22 — that spring break had gotten a bit out of hand. I pined for what I imagined were the “good old days,” the early 1960s Fort Lauderdale, home to the many early “beach” movies featuring clean-cut young men and innocent-looking young women. The current scene, we thought, was out of control.

Soon after, I moved here permanently; I was now a “real” adult, with a full-time job, although for a low salary. To supplement my

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income, I moonlighted as a mystery shopper for a large fast-food chain. The moonlighting job entailed purchasing lunch and dinner monthly at specific locations; I signed up for six locations, from Boca Raton to Fort Lauderdale. Each visit entailed purchasing an identical meal at both the drive-through and the inside dining area. I also provided details on the cleanliness of the dining area and the restrooms. Just imagine — six locations times two meals times lunch and dinner — that’s 24 meals each month. I only had to sample each meal, thank goodness, and after a few months, even the dog turned up her nose at the leftovers. Nonetheless, it was good money and, if I timed my visits carefully and didn’t hit traffic, I could complete all six “lunch visits” in one day. Dinner, due to rush hour, was another story.

Enter Fort Lauderdale’s spring break mayhem, circa 1985.

Historically, we now know that this was the year that broke spring break’s back, and for good reason. I had begun contemplating requesting hazard pay for visiting the beachfront location. Words cannot describe the condition of the dining area each March, and the state of the ladies’ room — let’s just say that it’s better left unsaid. Not long after this, one of those college friends from our annual spring break adventure came to visit. I arrived at a local hangout a few minutes early, and by the time she arrived, I was downright surly.

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I felt above the world, on the edge of the earth. The lighthouse is an oasis.

“On hot, 95-degree summer day when the city is scorching, I’ll come up here with a lawn chair and read an entire book in one afternoon,” Art said.

He reads a little bit of everything, which allows him to hold an intelligent conversation on just about any subject. He is well read, well traveled and loves learning, but is especially fond of technical books about engineering feats and mechanical wonders.

He was in aviation for most of his life: He was a graduate mechanical engineer at the Polytechnical School in Italy, joined the PanAmerican airways for 17 consecutive years, eventually became a pilot, flew all over the world, later sold jet engines for General Electric and had his own company. He was born in Alexandria Egypt, met his wife in Beirut Lebanon and speaks multiple languages. He joined the Coast Guard Auxiliary thirty years ago to gain a better understanding of boats, but his expertise in engineering eventually led him to be recruited in 1998 to maintain the lighthouse. He knew nothing about lighthouses at the time, but used his knowledge of mechanics to self-educate himself.

“All these things contributed to my getting involved with the lighthouse because basically it is a mechanical function,” Art said.

Art is an engineer at heart. Inside the lighthouse he has tacked up drawings of the mechanical structures that make the light glow, the eye spin and the tower stand. He has two versions of drawings — one when the light used to spin floating atop a base of mercury, the other one after Art helped a team of mechanical engineers convert the lighthouse to a ball-bearing rotational system (a strugglesome feat that took four years). Art hands me a sample of a giant ball bearing The Hillsboro Lighthouse Preservation Society will host a celebration for and carefully explains how the the 110th anniversary of the lighthouse. The evening will include a gourmet motor makes the light structure dining experience from Hugh’s catering, live music from The Earl Trio, a silent rotate. Then he lets me mount auction, cash bar and tours to the lens room of the lighthouse. The gala will a few steps to look at the actual benefit the preservation society. bulb and the expensive lenses WHEN: Friday, Mar. 10, 6 - 10pm that refract its light.

WHERE: Park at the Pompano Beach parking garage just east of A1A and north Going up into the heart of the of Atlantic Blvd. From there the historical Pompano Beach Trolley will pick light is like crawling into the you up and chauffeur you to the Hillsboro Lighthouse. Guests cannot drive center of an enormous diamond. directly to the lighthouse for security purposes.

The bulb is surprisingly small — COST: $110 per person. Tickets can be purchased on only a few centimeters tall — but EventBrite.com. the remarkable French lenses For more information, please contact HLPS event that surround it are stunning. coordinator Debbie Divich at steviencks@aol.com; call 786-251-0811; or visit hillsborolighthouse.org They are thick, arched pieces of glass that form a sphere around the bulb. In the daytime, when the bulb is off, the lenses catch the sunlight and glisten creating As 81-year-old Captain and lighthouse keeper Art Makenian steps out onto the top ledge of the Hillsboro lighthouse and peers north toward Deerfield Beach, his gold-rimmed aviators reflect the image of the coastline. From up here, the world looks like geographic puzzle pieces. I can see the shape of the Hillsboro Mile island, the Intracoastal waterway slicing it away from the mainland. As we circle around to face south, we admire a multi-million dollar luxury yacht cruise out the inlet. Art points at the second deck of the boat.

“Look there’s a hot tub on the boat,” he said. “Can you imagine?”

Then he points down to the coast below at a translucent turquoise section of water just to the left of the jetty.

“Look there, at that patch of coral,” he said. “A lot of times you can see a few sharks swimming back and forth by that reef.”

There were no sharks that day, but the water was majestic. Before we had made our way to the top, I had asked Art what he liked about tending the lighthouse so much. He has been doing it on a volunteer basis for 19 years as a part of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and preservation society. He responded, “When we get to the top, you’ll know.”

He was right. After trudging up the 175 spiral steps and stepping out on the ledge, I knew. The salty sea air refreshes your skin. You can feel the sunshine warm your face. The ocean stretches out for miles in front of you and the birds eye view of Lighthouse Point and Hillsboro Mile makes the world feel smaller.

The breeze rustles nearby palm trees and birds chirp.

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subtle glows of green and blue, much the way an expensive diamond shimmers. At night, these same lenses refract the light, shooting a beam out to sea a whopping 28 nautical miles. The Hillsboro lighthouse projects the light further and brighter than any other lighthouse in the nation. As the bulb and lenses rotate, it makes the light rhythmically flash and spin.

I was intrigued by how complicated it all seemed.

Suddenly the need for a wise mechanical engineer like Art to maintain the lighthouse became obvious.

Before coming to the lighthouse, I had been under the impression that the lighthouse was just a large coastal light. But as Art carefully explained the parts and their mechanical functions, his role became vastly more interesting. His expertise is engineering and obvious passion is what makes him the perfect keeper.

On one of the walls inside the lighthouse, Art has tacked up a chart with mathematical equations showing the stability of the lighthouse under various wind speeds. At one point, Art tells me, the lighthouse survived a category five earthquake that literally tore the homes along the coast right off their foundations.

The lighthouse stood up to the force of nature even better than calculations projected. Its survival, Art said, makes the lighthouse the oldest functional structure in all of Broward County.

When the lighthouse was built in 1906 (from castings made in Detroit Michigan and lenses made in France) it was the only structure for miles. The area was completely barren. In 1901, the coast guard had determined there wasn’t enough navigational light between Jupiter and the Florida Lighthouse in Biscayne Bay, so they chose to build the lighthouse on an empty patch of land in between the two. In 1903, they appropriated the money, and in 1906, the lighthouse was constructed. A few cabins were built

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around the base for the lighthouse keepers, but other than that, the area was a no-man’s land.

Now, there are still cabins around the base of the lighthouse, which currently serve as a peaceful getaway for military families who want to visit the base and enjoy the Florida coast.

Since it was built, the lighthouse has changed hands many times, coming under numerous administrations in the US government: First, the lighthouse came under the department of revenue, so that the lighthouse could be used to catch ships that were smuggling things without paying import duties; second, in 1910, it came under the commerce department, helping the merchant marine ships travel back and forth. From 1910 until 1939, the lighthouse became the Coast Guard’s responsibility, its function to help save lives through navigation.

Then it came under the department of defense, the department of transportation and now department of homeland security.

The functional necessity of the lighthouse is currently debatable. Art says that with the advance in GPS technology, there really isn’t a navigational need for the light. However, Art would argue there is absolutely still value in the lighthouse.

“I’m a captain. I love lighthouses. Not because I love lighthouses and their structure, but because I love to see that light in the middle of the night when I am in the middle of the ocean and there is absolutely nothing. Everything is black,” Art explains. “You see that tiny light and the beam. It reminds me. It makes me feel more relaxed, more confident, and I know that’s home. I just look at it and keep going to it. You know, don’t forget that a lighthouse is the symbol and icon of hope. That’s what the lighthouse means. That’s the value of it.”

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fashion forward

BY MARIA TRAJANO PHOTOS BY ANDREW ITKOFF

“I am blessed. I am empowered. I am strong.”

These are the words I first see when I walk into Karnna Fashion Lab, a modern and stylish fashion consulting firm in Pompano Beach. A bold, polished woman comes out to greet me, and I am immediately struck by the positive and bright energy that radiates from her. The woman is Karina Gomez-Herrera, owner of Karnna Fashion Lab and founder of Designers and Creative Teams Against Domestic Violence.

She gives me a quick but fulfilling tour of the “lab” where her work is done: her charming dressing rooms, impeccable production area, and chic office equipped with a wall full of cum laude diplomas from numerous institutions.

She walks me to her swank meeting room where we sit down, and I can already tell there is a complexity about her that is going to make this a very interesting hour and a half.

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Karina Gomez-Herrera has a story to tell, and she hopes her title and position in her business can give her the platform to change the world. Currently, the 49-year-old businesswoman is the founder and CEO of Karnna Fashion Lab, where she serves as a designer, consultant, producer, and networking resource in the South Florida fashion industry for a diverse number of clients. However, this wasn’t always her career. She started where anyone would: at the very beginning.

An immigrant from Venezuela, Karina spent 14 years as a fashion designer with one of Venezuela’s biggest fashion companies, Marshal USA, who brought her to the United States in 1998 to expand.

From New York to Miami, she attended fashion shows, researched trends and exposed herself to information on American soil that proved to make her essential to the business. However, with a young toddler to raise and the inability to constantly travel, Karina decided to make the United States her home and relocated to sunny Miami, Florida. This is where Karina had an important realization that unconditionally transformed her and made her the dynamic person I couldn’t snap out of listening to.

environment, she noticed that the manufacturing industry in South Florida was plummeting rather than booming. Factories were closing and companies were outsourcing, and since her company was one of them, and was returning to Venezuela, she found herself out of a job.

Once again, Karina found herself at the bottom.

Working as an assistant to a pattern-maker at Ivory International, she began learning the business of the American fashion industry from the ground up.

Having the ability to be both teacher and student, she taught herself communication strategies, industrial approaches, cultural education, overseas knowledge, tailoring massive productions, producing from scratch, and technological computer programs such as Gerber computerized pattern-making. With her commitment, determination and habit of always finishing what she started, Karina grew an enormous amount at that same company. In eight years, she became one of their most prized designers, designing for the likes of Babies “R” Us, Target, JCPenney, Sears and many others.

An avid learner and observer, Karina knows how to be successful by staying ahead of the industry.

THEY TOLD ME I DIDN’T HAVE TO SAY “YES” TO EVERYTHING, BUT I DIDN’T KNOW HOW NOT TO. I REALLY THOUGHT THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH ME, A DEFECT OR SOMETHING. Survivor instincts

Karina is a survivor of domestic violence, both physical and verbal. She explained that “victim” is no longer the term used to describe her, as she is proud of how she overcame and survived the abuse.

It takes strength, confidence and faith to exit toxic relationships, all of which Karina demonstrates with poise. After finding the strength to leave the negative behind her, Karina blossomed like a flower and was en route to creating a new life for herself and her son. Upon relocation and exiting a harmful

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She explained to me that she has always gravitated towards fashion and creativity, and had a passion for it, even as a young girl. At 4 years old, she was cutting pictures out of newspapers and gluing together outfits. She was sewing dresses for her Barbies, and with her mother, she could create almost anything out of an old ripped sleeve or a single button. Just like the adult Karina, 8-year-old Karina refused to leave the room until her project was done — the kind of determination necessary to prevail in the fashion industry today.

That same determination was needed to emotionally heal from the trouble she had endured from domestic abuse. If there’s one thing she learned from conquering the abuse, it’s that the snap to reality leads you to pursue your dreams.

She credits a lot of her recovery to a very fond friend and trainer, Teocrito “Teo” Brito, who enlightened her and built her back up into the strong woman she once was. With his help, she was able to respect herself once again, as well as respect her own boundaries. She’s always had a dream, but it had been difficult to grasp because of her strained marriage. Karina knew she could never let anything come between her and her dream again. And nothing ever did.

She dreamed a dream

Karina went on to pursue numerous ventures and even better: a bigger career. She graduated from The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and earned her masters at Miami International University of Art & Design. Truth be told, I thought at this point her story was inspiring and great just as it was. However, as she continued telling her story, I realized I hadn’t even scratched the surface of this amazingly complex and compelling woman, and was tempted to call Point! Publications and ask how they managed to get me an interview with Superwoman herself.

To begin with, it was obvious to me that Karina has to do everything her own way to make sure it is done right. But, is it possible to do everything? For Karina, it is. There isn’t a challenge she can’t conquer and the word “no” doesn’t seem to exist in her vocabulary.

She remembers that when she was working with Marshal USA, she was constantly being lectured for always saying “yes” to the customer.

“They told me I didn’t have to say “yes” to everything, but I didn’t know how not to,” she said. “I really thought there was something wrong with me, a defect or something.”

Later on, Karina realized this wasn’t a blemish of any kind, but in fact, a blessing in disguise. After escaping her abuse, she learned to take all the things she believed were negative about her and turn them into her positives — which she credits as one of the

best things she could have done for herself and her business.

Yes, yes, yes

By saying “yes” to every opportunity, Karina gained extensive experience within the fashion industry.

She designed apparel — from MMA active gear to bulletproof vests for the army — through Point Blank Enterprise. Other companies called on her to do interior design work. Wanting to share as much knowledge as she could with those entering the field, she decided to return to The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale to teach several classes. She continuously shares her experiences in the fashion world in hopes that her students will learn vicariously through her.

This is where her business began, where Karnna Fashion Lab was born merely as an idea, but a phenomenal one at that.

The lab

Karnna Fashion Lab serves as a consulting center for those aspiring to work in the fashion industry.

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They come to Karina for help, whether they want to produce a fashion line or design one. She meets with each client to determine their objectives and prioritize strategies. She takes the time to explore their preferences, and offers different options, making sure her developmental process is in sync with the client’s expectations. She then puts functional designs together: from her mind right onto the sketchbook.

She says she never fears not finding the right solution for her clients because she knows fear doesn’t allow her to move on and find an answer, and she knows God is always in charge. She highlights prayer and meditation as her main sources of encouragement and motivation, and as the reason for her developed intuition.

Sketching her artwork, putting together fabric, and measuring out every detail of every seam is therapy for Karina. When the client is satisfied with her designs and ready to execute a plan of action for their line, Karina single-handedly starts off the production in the U.S., emphasizing how important it is to keep companies and jobs here. She says this has worked well for her and her clients because it provides easy access to their work. She has built up a satisfied clientele, which has led to an increasing number of budding fashionistas enlisting her services.

Karnna Fashion Lab was born of a necessity — there was no way Karina could continue designing at home, with fabric on the dinner table and all over the apartment floor. Just a little over a year ago, she set out to find a location in which she could serve her clients in a healthy, upbeat environment and still have a place to work on her own designs. She dedicated herself every day during her lunch break to finding the perfect space, one hand on the steering wheel, the other hand on a sandwich. After driving along Powerline Road one evening, she decided on a very simple, bland office space that is now a glowing, vibrant, exclusive fashion empire. She designed the entire office from scratch, as well as the logo, because she wanted to make an impact with her style in South Florida.

“The industry in South Florida is good,” she said of fashion’s steady growth in Florida, “but it’s getting better. We’re making it better.”

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Karina’s main goal with her company and associations in Broward County is to grow another fashion generation and provide them quality training in the field. She uses her time at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale to share her experiences, and she even gives tours of manufacturing facilities in Broward County so that her students can learn what it is like working in fashion production.

A heart of gold

This isn’t her only contribution to society. Karina’s passion and duty in life is to help and enlighten survivors of domestic violence through her foundation, Designers and Creative Teams Against Domestic Violence, which is part of her Empower for Success project. She attempts to provide these survivors a means by which they can find themselves again, regain control of their lives, and commit and dedicate themselves to a dream. Her strategy for success, which she also teaches her employees, is to plan, have an agenda, set a date, and work hard towards that goal. Karina teaches many who attend her foundation’s empowerment class how to heal, self-empower, lead, and not to blame — but to forgive.

In addition, she is constantly working and volunteering with the Women in Distress Foundation as well as the Hispanic Women of Distinction Foundation to bring about change in our community. It’s amazing how much someone can get done in 24 hours.

“Two hours, occasionally making it to six,” Karina responds, laughing, when I ask her how many hours she actually sleeps a day. “My goal is to eventually make it to eight.” I tell her to set a date.

I asked Karina what advice she has for young entrepreneurs with a dream, regardless of whether or not in fashion. Her main advice is to structure your ideas, take out a sheet of paper and a pencil and put a date to your dreams, split big projects into portions and start small, then go on to the bigger picture. Most importantly, she advises to stay humble throughout the entire process. Without being humble, one doesn’t leave room to learn new things. There are many endearing qualities about Karina that are worth taking note of. In three words, Karina describes herself as faithful, blessed and strong, and I couldn’t agree more. Her light inspires many, and it’s safe to say Karina GomezHerrera stitches together more than just fabric; she stitches together our community.

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THE FLORIDA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 25 YEARS

Fair Play “Yes, for a score of kingdoms you should wrangle, and I would call it fair play.”

— Miranda, “The Tempest,” by William Shakespeare

BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU PHOTOS BY JOE YERKOVICH

The 25th annual Florida Renaissance Festival in Deerfield Beach began Feb. 11, and continues March 4 - 26, every Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to sunset.

The seven-weekend event celebrates the rich European era of the 14th to 17th centuries that witnessed a cultural renewal and rebirth, and paved the way for modern times.

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Themed Weekends

WENCHES MARCH 4 AND 5 Wenches Weekend celebrates the women of the Renaissance with hourglass curves and fiery attitudes who can go toe-to-toe with their male counterparts.

TASTE OF FLARF

MARCH 11 AND 12 Eat and drink your way through the Renaissance during Taste of FLARF Weekend. It’s a feast fit for a king as you indulge in foods reminiscent of the era, such as hearty turkey legs, Scotch eggs, shepherd’s pie and an assortment of delectable desserts. Wash it all down with traditional mead and aromatic wines that you can freshly stomp yourself from the finest grapes.

CELTIC MARCH 18 AND 19 Sing and dance along to Irish, Scottish and English tunes throughout the shire during Celtic Weekend. Don your finest kilt while bagpipes blare. This weekend is a must for anyone who wants to embrace and celebrate their Celtic heritage.

VIKINGS AND BARBARIANS MARCH 25 AND 26 Warriors clad in leather and fur will wave their battle-axes in fury, with only the strongest and most courageous making it through the festival’s final weekend.

In the northwest corner of Quiet Waters Park, a grand and whimsical world has been constructed. A castle entrance beckons guests to enter through its arches; a king and queen perch on their thrones to watch knights joust to the death wearing heavy silver armor and ornate battle gowns. Children thrust lances through a golden ring while riding a wooden horse down a greased cable called a Quintain. A family of tightrope walkers tiptoe precariously atop a 30-foot high-wire above dropped jaws, and to a soundtrack of ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs.’

Across a courtyard, an expert archer aims his handmade wooden bow, nailing a target from a spectacular distance, and an apothecary gives lessons on medicinal plants. Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” is performed for a standing crowd of about 200 people. Hungry adults sink their jaws into juicy turkey thighs and guzzle cold beer, while actors mingle in costume in the streets. These are some of the delights to be had at the Florida Renaissance Festival, which will be celebrating its 25th anniversary and 18th year in Deerfield Beach.

Bobby Rodriguez, the festival’s founder and organizer, took me and Point Publishing photographer Joe Yerkovich on a golf cart tour of the festival grounds in early February as crews moved pallets with forklifts and constructed the festival from the ground up. The transformation of Deerfield’s lakeside park into a Renaissance-era village is remarkable.

“I’ve been doing it long enough that I’ve become a logistics expert,” said Rodriguez. “Just like a recipe, you have to put it all in a certain order for it to taste right.”

Every year, the festival evolves, bringing in new acts, inviting new talent and perfecting the layout.

As Rodriguez pushed the gas on his golf cart, giving us the grand tour while wearing a Renaissance-inspired costume with leather details, he highlighted each festival feature.

“Over there is our jousting show,” he said, pointing to a vast dirt arena. “It will probably be the single most exciting act. They’ve never done our show before and I think it’s going to be the most exciting we’ve ever had. They add a lot of trick riding and battle it out on the backs of two chariots.”

Rodriguez had been visiting the Georgia Renaissance Festival when he heard about the joust act by Debracey Productions.

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“People raved about it. When I saw it, I said to them, ‘You’re mine. I’ve got to have you,’” Rodriguez recounted.

“This year we also have a pirate-themed high-wire act,” he continued. “It’s a family act. I think there’s five of them — they travel the country. They have this giant facade and they walk the wire from one mast to the other.”

The tightrope-walking Murcia family from Bradenton, Fla. was working the fair circuit when Rodriguez connected with them. The family has been featured at

said Rodriguez, pointing to a two-story-high wooden horse.“We have archery over here on the left, and over here I’ve got an encampment made up of high school kids. The gentleman who started it has been with me for 25 years. He’s an apothecary and he’s a fascinating man. He’s got this big long, white beard. Besides being an incredible historian, he is an expert on herbs and spices.

There’s not a year that’s gone by that I won’t sit in front of his booth and listen to him explain stuff to people. He’s

I never want someone to say, ‘Oh, I went last year.’ Even for our regulars, it will hopefully be exciting, because it’s never the same old, same old. — BOBBY RODRIGUEZ many events around the world, including performances in Japan, Bermuda, Canada, Germany, Jamaica and the Bahamas. Walter Murcia, the patriarch of the family, originally from Colombia, performs with his wife Victoria, two sons Alexander and Antony, and nephew Andres. The Murcia sons proudly represent the 10th generation of family circus performers. Rodriguez is thrilled to have them at the Florida Renaissance Festival.

“And over there is the world’s largest rocking horse,”

an incredible storyteller.”

As we approached a haunted graveyard under construction, one of the crew members came over to the golf cart to greet us. He laughed as he told Rodriguez how some rats ate through the skeleton’s arm when it got left out overnight.

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All the World’s a Stage

When Bobby Rodriguez, the Florida Renaissance Festival’s founder and organizer, first thought up the festival in 1990, he proposed it as a substitute for a black-tie ball for the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, which was opening soon. When the center ultimately backed out, Rodriguez took a leap of faith and decided to independently produce the festival himself. He trained the actors, produced the shows and organized the festival.

In its first year in 1992, approximately 3,000 guests attended the oneweekend festival, allowing Rodriguez to barely break even. Now, the festival has grown so popular it has expanded to seven weekends, has more than a half-million-dollar budget and attracts roughly 100,000 people. While the festival moved locations a few times in the early years, the festival has now been celebrated in Deerfield Beach for 18 years.

told us the area is a new encampment modeled after the Ottoman Empire.

“I don’t know if you’re familiar with the Ottoman empire, but the Ottomans basically invaded Spain in the 700s and ruled for 700 years,” Rodriguez said.

While the Renaissance is traditionally recognized as a European phenomenon, Rodriguez said he’s tried to incorporate other cultures into the festival too.

“There was a lot of stuff going on in the rest of the world at that time, so I like to bring in a little bit of everything,” he said. “I’m all about diversity. I’m probably the first Ren fair in the country to bring in dancers and percussionists from the Ivory Coast of Africa. I did that about twelve years ago and they were in my show for about three years in a row.

Then I brought in Taiko drummers from Japan in ancient garb. This year, it’s the Ottoman.”

Rodriguez is constantly evolving.

“I never want someone to say, ‘Oh, I went last year,’” he said. “Even for our regulars, it will hopefully be exciting, because it’s never the same old, same old.”

If one thing was clear from Rodriguez’s tour, it’s that he is passionate about creating a unique, immersive experience for his guests.

Jenna Rose Fazzino (a.k.a. Scarlett Rose), a semiprofessional costume-play enthusiast who has been attending the festival for years, said Rodriguez does a particularly great job at creating a “magic atmosphere” for both the actors and attendees.

“Bobby’s really created a family atmosphere — it’s like a giant family reunion,” she said.

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Michael Luhrs — a Coral Springs local who married his wife at the festival, constructed one of the Ottoman tents this year, and will be performing in this year’s production of “The Tempest” — agreed.

“One of the things that Bobby has prided himself on over a lot of the other festivals is the street cast — really training and building up the people that are in the streets,” Luhrs said. “Every show has great stage shows. There’s a million vendors. But every festival does not have an interactive cast. We’re genuinely friends with each other and people can see that on the streets.

It helps build the suspension of disbelief — the willing suspension of disbelief.”

Rodriguez said people who attend the festival feel the sense of community and get immersed, “We have a base of people that attend the show every weekend, if not every day, of the festival, and we are getting more and more people that are getting dressed up in costume. As a matter of fact, I’d say in the last six or seven years, it’s gotten to the point where it’s hard to tell who the cast members are and who the patrons are.”

In addition to the new acts, in honor of the 25th anniversary, Rodriguez is bringing back some old favorites, including a historian and actress from the Maryland Renaissance Festival who will dress as Queen Elizabeth I, and a gentleman who was in the Florida festival about 20 years ago and played François d’Angoulême, the king of France.

The 25th season of the Florida Renaissance Festival will take place every weekend from Feb. 11 to March 26 at Deerfield Beach’s Quiet Waters Park (401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach) from 10 a.m. until sunset. Ticket prices are $21 for adults and $9 for children ages 6 to 11. Discount tickets are also available at Walgreens for $17 for adults and $8 for children. Children 5 and younger are free. Special seasonal passes are available for $75, and group ticket rates are also offered. For tickets and more information, visit ren-fest.com; on Facebook: Florida Renaissance Festival; or call 954-776-1642.

DiningOUT

BY LUPÉ AND GASPAR SOMERSET

DEERFIELD BEACH

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

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

It’s a wonderful Italian bistro that caters to everyone. You choose from a fantastic, casual family pizza experience to an elegant dinner and everything in between. Amante’s is usually bustling: filled with locals and visiting guests there for a sumptuous, after-beach meal or pizza. The menu has all the Italian favorite pasta dishes, meat entrées and daily chef specialties. Everything is very well prepared. 2076 N.E. Second St., 954-426-1030 $$

American Rock Bar & Grill. LIVE MUSIC • KARAOKE • JAZZ

• COMEDY Full menu until late, early dinner specials, two-for-one full bar all day every day with $6 burger specials every day 4pm7pm. 1600 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-428-4539

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

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

Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • BRAZILIAN Spinach Pie at the Olympia Flame Diner, Deerfield Beach

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 N.E. Second St., 954-531-1290 $$

IN THE NORTH BROWARD BEACHES

Café Med. ITALIAN Authentic Italian restaurant right on the ocean with an Italian chef from Rome. Live music nightly. Serves breakfast and dinner daily. 2096 N.E. Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596-5840 $$$ Casa Maya. MEXICAN Start with a margarita and it only gets better from there. This is not your typical Mexican joint—it’s better. Try gobernador tacos: a combination of shrimp with diced poblanos, onions, tomatoes and cilantro on a crispy corn tortilla topped with melted cheese. See, we told you it’s not ordinary. 301 S.E. 15 Terrace, 954-570-6101 $$ 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 N.E. 21 Ave., 954-857-2929. $$$$

Deer Creek Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy the club atmosphere with gorgeous views of the plush gardens and waterfall. The restaurant offers daily lunch and dinner specials, a Sunday breakfast buffet and covered patio dining so you can dine al fresco. 2801 Deer Creek Country Club Blvd., 954-421-5553 $$ Deerfield Beach Cafe. AMERICAN Part of the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to all the beachcombers. So skip the cooler and grab something here—so easy. 202 N.E. 21 Ave., 954-426-0500 $ Frank & Dino’s. ITALIAN If your mom won’t make Sunday gra-

vy, the folks at Frank & Dino’s will take care of you. 718 S. Federal Highway, 954-427-4909 $$$

JB’s on the Beach. SEAFOOD Glorious beach views and a private glass room perfect for business or family affairs. 300 N. Ocean Way, 954-571-5220 $$$ Kevin’s. SUSHI • THAI The juxtaposition of the outside (a strip mall)— to the inside which is a lovely atmosphere is quite surprising. Kevin’s serves high quality fare for the sushi enthusiast.

Very friendly staff serving a lot of regulars. 706 S. Federal Highway, 954-418-3939 $$ La Val de Loire. FRENCH Whether it’s a night out with the

family or a romantic dinner for two, this quaint spot in the Cove Shopping Center serves classical French cuisine. 1576 S.E. Third Court, 954-427-5354 $$$

Little Havana. CUBAN If you are looking for authentic Cuban food and music accompanied by speedy service on a busy, crowded night, then look no further. Little Havana has a very accommodating staff to match their even more accommodating menu items.

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DINING OUT RESTAURANTS will feed two happily. Their masas de puerco frita and their Little Havana steak are two of the stand-out menu items, aside from their zesty chimichurri. Sadly, you can’t make a meal out of chimichurri, so ask for it on the side with whatever you are ordering. You won’t regret it. 721 N. Federal Highway, 954-427-6000 $$

lo. 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 kids menu. 1015 S. Federal Highway, 954-708-2775 $

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

hood pub—where if you go often enough, everyone will indeed know your name. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner just in case you need a red eye—half tomato juice, half beer. 1540 S.E. Third St. 954421-9769 $

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 N.E. Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596-8618 $$

Two George’s. SEAFOOD An intracoastal hot spot with live

Rattlesnake Jake’s. TEX MEX Dive bar close to the beach with live music and plenty of menu items to choose from. 2060 N.E. Second St., 954-421-4481 $$

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

Sabor Latino. LATIN A new place in The Cove. 1544 S.E. Third Court, 954-708-2868 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 S.E. 15 Terrace, 954-304-7032 $$ Tamarind. SUSHI • THAI Did you get caught up in a tornado and land in Nobu—that most famous of all sushi restaurants?

Probably not. You’re most likely just at Tamarind which offers a hipper vibe than your run-of-the-mill sushi place—and some inventive rolls and Thai entreés. 949 N. Federal Highway, 954-4288009 $$ Tijuana Taxi Co. MEXICAN Perhaps it’s the all day happy hour

Appetizers at Shishka Lebanese Grill at Pompano Citi Centre

The Tipperary Pub. IRISH • AMERICAN A classic neighbor-

with $5 Cuervo 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 to take home for lunch the next day. 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 gal-

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

it from Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. 2031 N.E. Second St., 954-4218880 $$

LIGHTHOUSE POINT Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille. AMERICAN Bar food and a wide array of televised sports games with a game room for kids.

2002 E. Sample Road, 954-781-6227 $ Bura. NORTHERN ITALIAN Enjoy the intimate atmosphere and

friendly staff. The gnocchi are little delectable dumplings topped with tender chunks of veal in a light tomato broth. 2014 E. Sample Road, 954-597-6909 $$

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

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

Le Bistro. FRENCH • BISTRO Professional chef Andy Trousdale

serves up both classics and inventive new dishes at this little neighborhood gem. Fresh and local produce is always used and vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free menu items are available.

The restaurant also offers cooking classes.

4626 N. Federal Highway, 954-946-9240 $$$

Lito’s Turf & Surf. SEAFOOD • AMER-

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

The Nauti Dawg Marina Café. AMER-

ICAN 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, the lobster roll can’t be beat— a generous portion of lobster with just the right amount of mayonnaise. Of course you can’t go wrong with the fresh fish sandwich—ask what the catch of the day is. The fish Reuben is another great sandwich option—just sub in some fresh fish for the pastrami and you’ve got yourself a little healthier version of the classic. All sandwiches come with a

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Staff Lunch

at Spanx The Hog

You pretty much know when you walk in that sticky fingers are in your future. Spanx has warm, Texaslike atmosphere complete with big round wooden tables and wood paneling. The restaurant serves pork, ribs and brisket that they have slow-cooked to perfection—top with their homemade sauce for a down-home barbecue experience.

147 S. CYPRESS ROAD. POMPANO BEACH, 954-590-8342

Pulled Pork Sandwich

Patti and Cindy both had the pulled pork sandwich—a classic choice. It comes with two sides and Patti had to delay the start of her diet so she could indulge in some mac-n-cheese. She chose coleslaw for her other side— hey, that’s a vegetable.

The Hog Salad

Danielle typically has a smoothie for lunch, so a slab of ribs just seemed too overwhelming for a midday meal. She chose the Hog Salad with iceberg lettuce (a throwback to a simpler time), tomato, onion, cheddar, eggs, bacon, homemade croutons and topped with pulled chicken.

(Pulled pork, smoked turkey and beef brisket are also available.)

Danielle

Patti

Richard Susie Grazer’s Paradise

For those who have trouble deciding, there is the Grazer’s Parasdise: a combination of pulled pork, two chicken wings, two ribs, garlic toast and a choice of a side dish. Susie went for the collared greens, thinking that perhaps the leafy veggie might serve as an antidote to a meat overload.

The Mac Attack

If you have time for an afternoon nap, try the Mac Attack—pulled pork served over macaroni and cheese.

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DINING OUT RESTAURANTS 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 N.E. 29 Ave., 954-941-0246 $$

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

Pampa Gaucho Churrascaria. BRAZILIAN Traditional

tic Boulevard, steps from the ocean, is Briny’s Irish Pub. There is a large beer selection plus the regular and, dare we say, unique mixed drinks. The kitchen offers an array of bar food as well as some classics like bangers and mash and fish-n-chips. The casual atmosphere is created by an immense array of nautical artifacts and oddities that fill every inch of the pub. The bar is large and there are tables, too—many have ocean views. Music plays constantly, often live with a dance floor if one is inclined. 3440 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-3159 $

rodizio for your inner carnivore. 4490 N. Federal Highway 954943-3595 $$

Papa’s Raw Bar. SUSHI • SEAFOOD Situated next door to their parent restaurant Seafood World, Papa’s indeed seems like the hip child of an established restaurant. While the fresh food is the real star, the Keys-inspired décor certainly accounts for part of their charm. The restaurant serves a selection of clams and oysters on the half shell. There are options for cooked oysters including the black and blue version topped with blue cheese and bacon. The menu also goes way beyond typical raw bar offerings with inventive tacos and sliders. Papa’s also offers a wide array of sushi and sashimi. Start off with one of the towers of Van Buskirk (you’ll find a few menu items named after locals.) The bare naked lady version is a combination of spicy wahoo and tuna with tobiko and masago topped with spicy mayo and served with taro chips. They serve all your classic sushi rolls but the superstars are their specialty rolls. There are plenty of land lubber options including burgers and hibachi offerings. And to wash it all down, they have about a zillion craft beer options and a wine list too. The Bimini Room which is adjacent to the main restaurant is available for private parties and boasts a Hemingway inspired mural—another respectful nod to the Keys. 4610 N. Federal Highway, 754-307-5034 $$ Seafood World Market & Restaurant. SEAFOOD They offer the freshest seafood with simple ingredients and have a huge selection of seafood to choose from if you want to cook yourself.

4602 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-0740 $$$ Sicilian Oven. ITALIAN • PIZZA High-top seating, casual seating and bar seating to accompany your crispy, thin pizza. Start with the Gorgonzola salad. 2486 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-4155 $

POMPANO BEACH Aconchego Bar and Grill. BRAZILIAN A taste of Brazil in the heart of Pompano Beach. Open for lunch and dinner. 7 S.E. 22 Ave. 954-782-8040. $

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. PIZZA • WINGS You can cred-

it this place with bringing the whole “coal-fired pizza craze” to South Florida. Pizza and chicken wings—do you need anymore?

Try the cauliflower pizza—good and good for you. 1203 S. Federal Highway, 954-942-5550 $$

The Beach Grille. AMERICAN Delicious eats near the beach

with the capability to order online. 3414 Atlantic Blvd., 954-9466000 $

Bella Roma Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria. ITALIAN •

PIZZA Tasty dishes, large portions and delivery is available. 40 S.W. 15 St., 954-784-3696 $$

Bobby Rubino’s. BARBECUE • AMERICAN Specials and coupons are posted daily and catering is available. The restaurant also has a large bar room where you can dine at the bar or booths. This place is a Pompano Beach icon. 2501 N. Federal Highway, 954-781-7550 $$ 86

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

Briny Irish Pub. IRISH • BAR FOOD At the end of East Atlan-

Bru’s Room Sports Grill. AMERICAN Named after Bob “Bru”

Brudzinski , where else would you go to watch the Miami Dolphins play? Wings and other bar food available. 235 S. Federal Highway, 954-785-2227 $

Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar. CARIBBEAN High-quality ingredients, inventive cooking, and a very welcoming staff.

460 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-1633 $$

Carrabba’s Italian Grill. ITALIAN Open for lunch and dinner and provides gluten free options. 1299 S. Federal Highway, 954782-2688 $$ Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN Sprechen sie Deutsch? You

don’t find too many authentic German restaurants around town. So when you’re looking for a change in your restaurant rotation, take a trip back to the old country at Checkers Old Munchen. The restaurant’s exposed wood framing is reminiscent of the German half-timbered architectural style and the walls are lined with classic German beer steins. For a traditional German meal, try the wienerschnitzel—it’s divine—a lightly breaded veal cutlet (or pork) sautéed in lemon butter and topped with homemade brown gravy. The entrées are served with your choice of two side dishes. The spaetzle (German noodles) are a real homemade treat and not to be missed—throw a little of that brown gravy on them and they could be a meal unto themselves. The red cabbage is both classically sweet and sour and there are other options too including potato dumplings, potato salad and even hot potato salad. As you look around, you can’t help but get the feeling that most of the patrons are returning customers— which, of course, is a great sign. And the next time we get a hankering for some schnitzel, we know where to go. Imbibe to your hearts content with their wide assortment of German beers. 2209 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-7565 $$

Chef Dee’s. SUSHI • SEAFOOD A small neighborhood place with plenty of charm. Impressive sushi rolls and a varied menu with something for everyonone. 3919 N. Federal Hwy., 954-582-4444 Chez Porky’s. BARBECUE A low-key spot serving a bunch of southern favorites. 105 S.W. Sixth St., 954-946-5590 $$

Cypress Nook. GERMAN This place has been in business for 38 years—talk about staying in power. 201 SE 15 St., 954-781-3464 $

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

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

Dos Amigos. MEXICAN When you feel the hankering for a fajita, this Pompano Beach spot fits the bill. Try the margaritas too. 1308 N. Federal Highway 954-781-1955 $$ Fish Shack. SEAFOOD A small, roadside seafood shack, for

a small seafood town. This is truly one of those best kept secret type places. With only a handful of tables, we’re selfishly hoping not too many people get in on this secret gem in Pompano Beach.

2862 N.E. 17 Ave., 954-586-4105 $$

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Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Get green with a deal every day. 2500 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-3762 $$ The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options galore, from bar seating to lounge seating and good old-fashioned casual dining seating. 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-205-6977 $

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

ian fare while you talk to the traditional Italian staff. Don’t skip the romaine salad with the blue cheese. Enjoy cocktails from their new full bar. 1601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-1733 $$

The Gyro Joint. MIDDLE EASTERN Eat in, or carry out. It’s all Greek to me. 165 S. Cypress Road, 954-946-9199 $

Houston’s. AMERICAN Enjoy this contemporary eatery for lunch or dinner. Outdoor bar and seating on the Intracoastal available. 2821 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-9499 $$$

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

La Rachetta at Whole Foods Market. PIZZA AND WINE

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

They offer weekly deals on meals and drinks with lots of beers on tap and wines by the glass. For something different, try the sweet southern swine pizza—a light and crispy pizza topped with pork belly, arugula and cheese. Or try one of the plethora of meatballs—all are a satisfying treat. The truffle fries are great with anything. 2411 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-8778 $

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Tuesday

Malulo’s International Seafood. PERUVIAN • SEAFOOD

South American inspired seafood. Located in a strip mall, but so are a lot of places—give it a try. 900 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-0014 $

McCoy’s Oceanfront. AMERICAN Located at the beautiful Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, dine indoors or pool-side on the covered patio with the beach as your backdrop. 1200 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-0100 $$

• Conch Chowder, 11:30am-close • Live Music, 5-9pm

Saturday

• Dawg Gone Fishin

• Lunch jam – Live music, 3-6pm

Wednesday

• Men’s Night–1/2 OFF Beer, Wings, Burgers and Tshirts, 6pm-close • Live Music, 5-9pm

Sunday

• Brunch Menu served from 7:30am-3pm • Dinner Menu 4pm-close • Live music with Mark Zaden, 5-9pm Like us on Facebook so you can see all of our Nauti happenings!

La Veranda. ITALIAN The atmosphere is elegant yet comfortable

and warm. Inside or out, one can enjoy a truly special evening in the Tuscany inspired surroundings. Be it drinks from their full bar, a bottle from the copious wine selection or naturally the Italian food, everything is served perfectly, so expect to be delighted. The staff takes pride in ensuring you are having great experience. There is a big selection of pasta, entrées and traditional dishes, with new favorites to be discovered that the wait staff will happily explain. You can taste the love in their homemade scrumptious desserts. If you’re looking to celebrate or simply treat yourselves to an evening of superior dining, La Veranda is an excellent choice. Reservations are suggested. 2121 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-7390 $$

Friday

Jazz Brunch Music - March 5th • Brunch menu served 7:30am-3pm • Live music with Jazzy Rich from 10am-2pm

Full Moon Fever - March 12th • Live music 5-9pm

Gift Certificates to the Nauti Dawg make a great gift for anyone.

Mediterraneo Cucina Siciliana. ITALIAN True Sicilian food served for dinner only. Closed on Mondays. 420 N. Federal Highway, 754-222-9174 $$

Nikki’s Kitchen. MEDITERRANEAN INSPIRED Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Organic and gluten free options available.

Enjoy the location right across from the Pompano Fishing Pier.

Have dinner and take a stroll—it’s why we live here people. 1 N. Ocean Blvd., Ste 102, 954-532-2771 $$ Ruby’s by the Sea. ITALIAN Italian by the sea is more like it.

2608 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-785-7700 $$

2841 Marina Circle • Lighthouse Point

954-941-0246

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DINING OUT RESTAURANTS 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 Pom-

pano Beach border Expertly prepared Italian food with a bit of a

Java Gems The Alchemist

{Hippie-Garden Paradise} 2430 N.E. 13 Ave., Wilton Manors Hours: 8am-5pm. everyday 954-673-4614 The Alchemist coffee shop is a secret gem nestled in the corner of The Yard, a creative collective area in the heart of Wilton Manors that features multiple local restaurants, a dance studio, a boutique on wheels (housed in a charming old school Airstream) and a local artisan market, which hosts live music and creative events.

Calusa Coffee Roasters

Strong & Home-Roasted 161 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm 954-449-4377 calusacoffeeroasters.com Calusa Coffee is named after the Calusa tribe, the original inhabitants of Florida.

As a born-and-raised Floridian, Calusa owner Steve Hodel wanted something “Floridacentric.”

Hodel roasts on Sundays and Wednesdays, switching up his beans and roasts every week, sometimes featuring single-origin beans, other times blends. Calusa has also partnered with a number of local businesses, including Holy Mackeral Brewing company who uses Calusa coffee in one of their craft beers.

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flare—in other words—not like mom used to make…this is way, way better. (No offense to mom.) 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 $$

Chez Café

The Cozy Living Room 1631 S. Cypress Road, Pompano Beach Hours: Monday-Friday: 7am-4pm; Sat: 8am-3pm 954-933-3453 From the outside Chez Café looks like a classic diner with a drive-thru window, and hand-painted signs. Inside, it is about as homey and comfortable as a family living room. Plush couches,warm lighting, small tables with lamps, a flat screen television and folksy art give the place a welcoming feel that makes one want to settle in to read the morning newspaper, devour a homemade omelette and sip on a refreshing glass of freshly-squeezed orange juice.

SwitchBox Coffee Roasters

Sleek & Trendy 3446 N.E. 12 Ave., Oakland Park Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30am-6pm Saturday & Sunday, 7am-6pm 888-849-7269 SwitchBox Coffee Roasters is a hip and industrial shop and specialty roaster located in the emerging culinary arts district of Oakland Park. Reclaimed wood, abstract art, stainless steel details and old-school copper bulbs create a sleek and modern vibe. A bar wraps around the roaster, where guests sit, watch and converse with staff as they homeroast beans from Columbia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, El Salvador and Brazil.

Living Green

Pure and Simple 1305 E. Commercial Blvd., Oakland Park 954-771-9770 info@lgfreshmarket.com Open everyday 7am-9:30pm Don’t be fooled by the strip mall — Living Green is about as gourmet of a market a real foodie can find. The colorful market is vibrant, with a rainbow or organic fresh produce, a deli counter that makes 100 percent of their dishes homemade daily from fresh ingredients, a hot bar with items like vegan lasagna and stir fry, a soup bar with six piping hot recipes, an olive bar, Greek-imported cakes and macaroons, kombucha on tap and jarred Amish goods.

Whole Foods Market

Enough Said 2411 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach 954-786-3500 Open seven days Unless you’re living under a rock, you know about Whole Foods in Pompano Beach. But what a lot of folks don’t know is that they roast their coffee right in the store. There are about a dozen or so varieties to choose from.

The coffee bar is right at the front of the store and serves regular old American style brew or classic espresso drinks such as cappuccino and lattes.

RED FOX DINER Table 2201. MEDITERRANEAN • SEAFOOD Everything at Table 2201 is made on the premises—even the desserts. We started off our meal with the pygros, a tower of eggplant, potatoes and ground beef topped with a cool yogurt sauce. The dish is reminiscent of the classic Greek dish moussaka, but the cool yogurt sauce replaces the bechemel. Finish off with the Greek yogurt mousse, a lovely lightly sweetened cloud with a hint of cocoa and a strawberry sauce to compliment. Table 2201 has a menu full of your Greek favorites without all of the hooplah. So if you are looking for a genuine Greek dinner without having to dance on tables and yell “opa”—not that there’s anything wrong with that—Table 2201 is a good choice. 2201 E. Atlantic Blvd., 718-600-2236 $$ Take Sushi. JAPANESE • SUSHI Fresh, authentic Japanese fair delivered to your door? Yes, please. 2714 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-2442 $

Talay Thai. THAI Dine on Thai and Japanese dishes, get your food delivered or carry it out. 2233 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-941-1123 $$

Umberto’s of Long Island. ITALIAN • PIZZA 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 $$

Wings ‘N Things. WINGS • BARBECUE It doesn’t look like

much from the outside but it’s worth trying it out. 150 S.W. Sixth St., 954-781-9464 $

RED FOX DINER Come see us at our new location at

2041 NE 36th Street Lighthouse Point

on Sample Road just east of Federal Highway

954-783-7714 www.redfoxdiner.com Open 7 days for breakfast and lunch.

We deliver too.

Yakuza. JAPANESE • THAI Yakuza is an authentic experience.

The contemporary Asian anchored décor is a feast for the eyes: warm, inviting and totally unique. The feeling is authentic and not forced. The attentive servers address each table with personal concern. Central to the dining room is a large classic sushi bar, displaying the fresh fish offerings. But sushi is only part of their menu. Yakuza has a brilliant selection of Japanese and Thai specialties and favorites. Every mouth-watering choice is prepared and presented with care. We were impressed by the freshness and variety of tastes offered. Modern is a fair descriptor as Yakuza offers unique approaches to traditional Japanese and Thai fare, making them new, unique and their own. Try their specials. 2515 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-951-6077 $$

Zuccarelli. ITALIAN • PIZZA This place is more than just a piz-

za joint. From eggplant Parmesan to shrimp fra diavlo, you will leave quite satisfied. The portions are generous and come with a fresh house salad. Bring your breath mints because their warm garlic rolls are on point. 1340 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-1261 $$

Fast & Casual DEERFIELD BEACH Fast & Casual

Biondos Pizza Plus. AMERICAN Have you ever been in the

mood for pizza, but your kids crave burgers and fries? Next time, remember that the “plus” in Biondos Pizza Plus is there to settle the food debate. 606 S. Federal Highway, 954-427-7754.

Bob’s Pizza. PIZZA • ITALIAN Pizza served remarkably close to the beach—as if pizza could be get any better. 2076 N.E. Second St., 954-426-1030

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DINING OUT RESTAURANTS Burger Craze. BURGERS Top quality ingredients come to-

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

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

Red Fox Diner. DINER Treat yourself to one of the daily specials at the Red Fox and you just may think that you aren’t at a diner at all—but a bonafide restaurant. But if you are in the mood for some comforting diner food, Red Fox never disappoints.

From tuna-melts, to burgers to some of the best biscuits and gravy around, you will always leave satisfied. Breakfast and lunch served daily. 2041 N.E. 36 St., (Sample Road) 954-783-7714

gether to create unique taste sensations. Enjoy juicy burgers, hot dogs, wings and others daily. 2096 N.E. Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596- 5949 $$

Charm City. BURGERS Go ahead, order the tater tots, we know

you want to. In fact, order anything on their menu. 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

Coffee Cove. COFFEE SHOP This boutique coffee house is locally owned and operated and is inspired by its location near the intracoastal in Deerfield Beach. This cozy little shop dares to change the feeling of traditional coffee houses, with its bright light colors and beach inspired theme. Serving farm to table cuisine, hand crafted cold and hot beverages from 6am to 10pm. 313 S.E. 15 Terrace 754 333 8782

Duffy’s Sports Bar and Grill. AMERICAN With more TVs

than people, Duffy’s is your destination for all things sports. 401 N. Federal Highway, 954-429-8820

El Jefe. MEXICAN For a truly inventive take on Mexican street

food, this small yet bright and cheery taco joint is full of surprises.

Try the El Mistico—a beef barbacoa quesadilla with queso blanco, mole negro and truffle crema. Yes, we said truffles. 27 N. Federal Highway, 954-246-5333

Gelateria. GELATO Cool of with an Italian frozen treat. Offering more than 26 flavors of gelato right by the sea. Open daily from 12pm to 10pm.

2096 N.E. Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 694-428-2850

Mawi’s Cafe. ITALIAN Family owned Italian bistro serving breakfast and lunch all day—paninis, bagels, salads, smoothies and more. 1934 S.E. Third Court, 954-481-8600 The Pickle Barrell. DELICATESSEN Get in touch with your in-

Westshore Pizza and Cheesesteak. PIZZA • SUBS Plen-

ty to choose from at this fast-casual joint. Pizza by the slice or the pie, subs and of course the cheesesteaks. Arrive hungry, the cheesesteaks are huge. 3650 N. Federal Highway, 954-393-0322

POMPANO BEACH Fast & Casual 5 Girls Burgers. BURGERS Burgers, better known as broads, served by some badass women. A dream come true. 2659 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-8889 Alice’s Xpress Mediterranean Grill. MEDITERRANEAN

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

Antica Roma Caffé. ITALIAN CAFÉ Thank goodness for places

like this, where you can get a classic cappuccino or espresso. They also serve a plethora of Italian panini and desserts. Cannoli anyone? 1915 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-366-4346

Bella Monte Italian Deli. SANDWICHES 2688 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-946-0333

ner 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

Big Louie’s. ITALIAN • PIZZA A South Florida chain offering

Olympia Flame. DINER With a traditionally huge diner menu, you can’t go wrong at the Olympia Flame. Friendly staff makes you feel like a regular—even if you aren’t—but you should be. 80 S. Federal Highway, 954-480-8402

Brendans. SPORTS BAR Burgers, wings and more—you get

The Sticky Bun. DELI • BAKERY • BRUNCH. Everyone will find something to munch on, whether it be their flour-less chocolate cake or a short rib panini with fontina cheese and pickled red onions… yum. 1619 S.E. Third Court, 754-212-5569 Tucker Duke’s Lunchbox. BURGERS The names of the

burgers are as unique as what’s inside of them. This place can challenge your burger building skills any day of the week. 1101 S. Powerline Road. 954-708-2035

classic Italian dishes—get down with a generous portion of chicken Parmesan. 2190 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-5510

the picture. 868 N. Federal Highway, 954-786-0033

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 Cafe Brie. SANDWICHES • SALADS A little gem of a place that serves fantastic sandwiches, salads, quiche and desserts. 2765 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-532-7800 Chez Cafe. COFFEE • BAKERY A warm and cozy place to grab breakfast, lunch or a latte.1631 S. Cypress Road, 954-933-3453 Chi-Town. ITALIAN BEEF • CHICAGO HOT DOGS If you call the

Umberto’s Pizza. PIZZA Family tradition baked into every bite. 233 N.E. 21 Ave., 954-421-7200

windy city home and are feeling a bit homesick, you can get your Chicago hot dog fix here. They also serve Italian beef sandwiches and Chicago square cut pizza. 334 E. McNab Road, 954-951-6465

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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

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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

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

Fresh local fish, ocean dishes and seafood salads.

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

Jack’s Old Fashion Hamburger House. BURGERS • HOT

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591 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-2844

Jersey Dogs. HOT DOGS • ITALIAN Grab a seat at the count-

er and devour an double Italian which is two all beef hot dogs tucked away in pizza bread and topped with sautéed peppers, potatoes and onions—add a touch of their homemade spicy relish for some kick. The restaurant also has a seafood night on Wednesdays and an open-mic night on Fridays—but call ahead, the place fills up fast. Yes, this a hot dog joint that accepts reservations. Need we say more? 3330 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-800-7006

Jukebox Diner. DINER Bright, classic seating, jukeboxes, and that old-school diner feel. 2773 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-960-5882 La Cocinita. DELI • SANDWICHES What could be better than old-school eats? Old-school prices. Where else can you get a burger for a few bucks? 143 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-8778 Lester’s Diner. DINER American comfort fare in a retro set-

ting. 1924 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-2109

Lighthouse Cove Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Seaside eats and happy hours. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-784-2804

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

Pasquale’s Pizza. PIZZA Family owned and operated serving pizza by the pie and by the slice. 2680 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-6010707 Phil’s Heavenly Pizza . PIZZA Seating indoors and outdoors

with gluten free pizza options. 2647 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-9270

Pudgies Cafe. DELI FOOD • SANDWICHES Serving breakfast and lunch daily, stop in for a burger or an omelette any time any way. 2301 N.E. 16 St., 954-941-1430 Rocket Pizza. PIZZA In addition to all your typical pizzas, they also serve a BLT pizza among other original offerings. 601 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-5387

Steak Shop & Deli. SANDWICHES Everyone needs a cheesesteak now and then. Order one here and you’ll think you’re in the heart of Philly. 1801 E. Sample Road., 954-941-5790 Stingers Pizza. PIZZA • AMERICAN Dine in, or order delivery.

They will bring your pizza to the beach. 1201 S. Ocean Blvd., 954782-2344

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Sunshine Bagel. BAGELS • DELI Serving up bagels and sandwiches in a friendly atmosphere. 260 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-788-7498

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HappyBIRTHDAY pets

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First aid for you pets The Florida Humane Society will be hosting the PetTech Pet CPR and First Aid program. Pet First Aid and CPR are performed on ill or injured pets before or as they are transported to the vet. The course includes skills for recognizing distressed animals, choking, bleeding, not breathing and pulselessness.

Pet CPR and First Aid runs about four hours. It is being offered at the Florida Humane Society, 3870 N. Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach on the following days and times: Sunday Feb 12, at 11am Saturday March 11, 11am Sunday April 23, 11am Saturday May 20, 11am More dates will be added soon.

If you wish attend a class, you must register through PetTech.net The course must be paid for ahead of time, and space is extremely limited. Bring a snack, wear comfortable clothes, and please bring a small donation for Florida Humane Society, a 401(c)3 no-kill shelter. Paper towels and similar items are always needed. Please call Nicole at First Aid with any questions at 954-461-8203.

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I WAS DEFINITELY NOT PREPARED FOR the rush of emotion that came over me when I boarded a WWII B-24 in Naples, Fla. last month. After reading Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption, a flight on the famous bomber made its way onto my bucket list. So for my 75th birthday, my charming bride bought a flight on the last operational B-24 Liberator. The book told of the many missions B-24s flew, how they were patched up after being damaged by enemy fire, and, of course, the story of Louis Zamperini and his crew’s survival in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp after their plane crashed in the South Pacific.

I was excited!

Due to high winds, my flight in Pompano Beach was canceled but I was able to reschedule for a February flight in Naples, Fla. When we arrived at the airport, a B-25 was just taking off, a P-51 Mustang was already up in the sky and the B-17 and the B-24 were on display. All four planes are owned and operated by the Collings Foundation as part of their Wings of Freedom tour.

What a display of war planes.

Awaiting his flight on the B-17 was a 97 year-old veteran who had been a B-17 pilot during WW II. It took a lot of effort to get him on the plane, but I can’t imagine

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the emotions he felt during his experience that day. Larry and Marcia Crismond Finally the time came for my “crew” and I to board.

The inside of the plane was all business: from the bomb bays, to the fifty-caliber waist- and tail-gun stations, to the cramped corners for the navigator and bombardier and more equipment for a total of 10 airmen on the plane. By the way, the plane was not equipped with heat or toilets, and part of the sides of the plane were open during a mission.

As we flew on the plane, I pictured the brave and dedicated men working at each station. These men flew missions as long as 2,000 miles while flying at nearly 300 mph. I imagined how difficult and dangerous, yet important each job was. More than that, flying inside that plane over Florida renewed my appreciation and gratitude to all the airmen who worked in cramped planes like these and all of the brave military men who fought in the war. Had it not been for them, certainly our country and perhaps the entire world would not be the same today. These men were true heroes and we will forever owe a huge debt of gratitude for all they accomplished on behalf of the Unites States of America.

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