Lighthouse Point Magazine February 2019

FEBRUARY 2019

CODE GREEN

Last Valentine’s Day, a Code Green was called at Broward Health North, indicating a mass casualty incident was underway. Surgeons, doctors and nurses on staff that day share their memories of responding to the third deadliest school shooting in U.S. history.

Together, they saved the lives of six victims.

By Danielle Charbonneau

Keeper Days 2019

THE EVENTS, THE HONOREES AND HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Office Romance 4 LOCAL COUPLES TELL US HOW THEY RUN A BUSINESS TOGETHER

City Beat

POLICE OFFICER AND FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR; YACHT CLUB UPDATE PLUS MORE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

By Marie Puleo

Around the Point YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL EVENTS THIS MONTH

Nurse Rebecca McAndrews

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

COASTAL RESORT

EAST DEERFIELD BEACH | LIGHTHOUSE POINT | HILLSBORO SHORES | EAST

gated INtRaCOaStaL POINt teNNIS COMPOUNd LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL $8.95 MILLION

New ULtRa-MOdeRN INtRaCOaStaL POINt eState EAST POMPANO BEACH, FL $6.995 MILLION NOT IN MLS

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New tIMeLeSS INtRaCOaStaL eState LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL $4.795 MILLION INFO: WWW.F10138423.COM

ESTATES P OMPANO BEACH | FORT LAUDERDALE

A PERSONAL NOTE

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

tROPhy INtRaCOaStaL POINt eState LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL $5.75 MILLION

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

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Kevin R. Kreutzfeld

Lighthouse Point Resident

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

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

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$4,698,000

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5 Bedrooms / 4.5 Baths

Stately Marina area residence, located close to the Hillsboro Inlet on 84 feet of deep water.

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$1,699,000

4 Bedrooms / 4 Baths

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$2,750,000

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Lighthouse Point estate home on a dramatic Intracoastal point lot with 252’ of waterfront and breathtaking panoramic water views.

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

$1,675,000

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$2,595,000

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Magnificent waterfront estate, located on one of the most desirable streets in Lighthouse Point. 100' of dockage with unrestricted ocean access.

$1,799,000

4 Bedrooms / 3.5 Baths

New contemporary masterpiece in desirable Lighthouse Point on 93’ wide canal. Spectacular water views, pool, sunken BBQ pit.

$1,449,000

5 Bedrooms / 4 Baths

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3 Bedrooms / 2.5 Baths

Bright and open home on 80 feet of ocean access waterfront in Lighthouse Point, down the street from Dan Witt Park. No fixed bridges.

$899,000

$1,178,000

3 Bedrooms / 3.5 Baths

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$798,000

3 Bedrooms / 2.5 Baths

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$589,000

3 Bedrooms / 2 Baths

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

4 Bedrooms / 3.5 Baths

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

$595,000

4 Bedrooms / 3.5 Baths

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

$235,000

2 Bedrooms / 2 Baths

First floor, corner unit in Lighthouse Point with amazing long water views and it’s own 20’ dock!

Bright and spacious with light tile throughout.

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$5,950,000 5BR/6BA

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Luxurious masterpiece.

100-ft of deepwater dock w/direct access to the Hillsboro Inlet & long water views. Oversized heated pool, lrg patio, summer kitchen under pergola.

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

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

2349 NE 28th St, Lighthouse Point

$1,595,000 5BR/3.5BA

Text: T40402010 to 81035

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

Awesome East exposure deep water location in Lake Placid. Totally updated split bedroom home, travertine patio, Large pool with waterfall.

All of this within 10 minutes of open ocean water.

$899,000 3BR/2.5BA

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

3931 NE 26th Ave, Lighthouse Point Text: T40402014 to 81035

$899,000 4BD/3 BA Veneitian Isles home with 90’ deep WF, close to inlet.

Split bedroom plan. Covered patio with pool, fenced in backyard & 2 CG.

3750 NE 26th Ave, Lighthouse Point

$698,000 3BR/2BA

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Impeccable taste and design in this totally renovated home in Lake Placid. Wood look tile flooring throughout, new kitchen. Newly painted inside and out, impact French doors.

3161 NE 28th Ave, Lighthouse Point

$1,149,000 3BR/2BA

3416 NE 29th Ave, Lighthouse Point

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

$3,499,000 6BR/6.5BA

$625,000 4BR/2BA Wonderful Cypress Lake has practical floor plan is perfect for any family.

Huge family room & office opens to a covered patio w/ tongue & groove ceiling + pool.

1021 SE 7th Ave, Pompano Beach

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Endless water views, 5500 sf 5 BR + Library 60-ft deeded dock, 4 garage spaces.

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Lake Placid, close to Hillsboro inlet, 85ft. of deep water w/$300K in recent upgrades marble floors & stairs, new dock & 20K lb. boat lift.

3150 NE 28th Ave, Lighthouse Point Text: T40366266 to 81035

PENDING $1,097,000 3BR/3BA

2880 NE 14th Street Cswy, Pompano Beach Text: T40358729 to 81035

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$799,000 3BR/2BA

3500 NE 26th Ave, Lighthouse Point Text: T40325218 to 81035

Delightful waterfront home with 1 fixed bridge and minutes to the inlet in Lighthouse Point Estates. Awesome water views. Free form pool, 2 patios & large side yard.

2030 NE 30th St, Lighthouse Point Text: T40387338 to 81035

$599,000 3BR/2BA

$749,000 3BR/2.5BA Large kitchen opens oversized family room, 2 car garage, pool/ spa/patio area with lavish landscaping

2720 NE 46th St, Lighthouse Point Text: T40387362 to 81035

$485,000 3BR/2BA Santa Maria Harbor has split bedrooms & open floor plan. Newly updated kitchen natural gas heated pool - large screened patio.

Very private panhandle section of Venetian Isles.

Vaulted ceilings have wood beams, open floor plan and split bedroom layout.

Hardwood floors, 2CG.

4241 NE 27th Ave, Lighthouse Point

$999,500 4BR + Den/3BA Situated in Lake Placid, lushly landscaped lot, triple split floor plan, large family room w/ fireplace, 3CG, heated pool/spa in serene tropical paradise.

Huge lot with intersecting canal views split floorplan with formal and informal living areas, 3 car garage. Salt pool, new A/C units

2300 NE 34th Ct, Lighthouse Point

$1,750,000 5BR / 4.2BA

1901 NE 28TH AV, Pompano Beach

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Family Sports Day 2018. Photo by Joe Yerkovich

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KEEPER DAYS 2019

Your guide to the 2019 Keeper Days festivities, including the dinner, parade, 5K run, sports day and fireworks. Plus, meet this year’s keepers.

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CODE GREEN

Doctors and nurses from Broward Health North reflect on the day they responded to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school shooting.

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OFFICE ROMANCE

Love can be hard enough, but what about spouses who also work together professionally? Four couples share their secrets to a happy relationship.

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MODERN HOME

Crisp lines, a blackand-white motif and modern design make this Lighthouse Point home pop.

These pictures will inspire your design mind.

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Creatively Speaking

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Around The Point

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City Beat

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Happy Snaps

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Creatively Cooking

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Taste the Wine

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Personal Development

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Legal Matters

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Get Psyched

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Tidbits and Trivia

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Cantankerously Yours

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Dining Out

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Birthays

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Extra Extra

Building a home.

Your guide to fun events this February.

Reporter Marie Puleo keeps you up-to-date on Lighthouse Point city news.

There were plenty of smiles at this year’s Taste of Lighthouse Point.

A Japanese vegetable pancake.

David Ehrenfried explores Australia shiraz.

Don’t focus on your weaknesses, celebrate your strengths.

A revocable living trust may be a good idea for snowbirds.

Tips for picking the right romantic partner.

A fate worse than death: the Florida DMV.

Movie and book recommendations for romantics.

Your guide to local restaurants.

Everyone celebrates.

Find out what extra content you can find online.

On the Cover

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT nurse Rebecca McAndrews photographed in the emergency department at Broward Health North by Debra Todd.

Home is Where the Heart Is PEGGY TURK

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

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Creatively Speaking

BY SUSAN ROSSER

“I hope heaven’s this nice.”

My father recently had two new pieces of art framed.

Both were created by two of his grandchildren and both works feature his homes from years past. These were important places for our family over the decades and the fact that his grandchildren were inspired to paint them is worthy of comment.

My niece Sallie created an abstract rendering of my parents back porch in West Palm Beach, perfectly capturing the lazy stillness of a Florida afternoon. They built that home for their retirement and I have a crystal clear memory of my Dad sitting on the back porch as he sipped a martini. He glanced over at me and said, “I hope heaven’s this nice.” They did have a lovely home with a fantastic view of a lake and a picturesque par-three golf hole.

When they were very young, my nieces and my older sister would visit my parents in that home for weeks at a time to escape the cold New York winters.

I can picture the girls on that back porch, playing with the same set of blocks

my sisters and I had played with, enjoying snacks my mother prepared for them. It was a special place in the late afternoons — the perfect spot for a nap.

The other painting is by my nephew Hank Ehrenfried.

It is a night scene of my parents apartment in Manhattan. I lived in that apartment for 15 years and when I first saw the painting, I sort of gasped. It has a somewhat impressionistic feel as Hank captured the evening light of the apartment perfectly. In the scene, my sister is holding one of my nieces in her lap. As I admire it, I am transported back to the many nights my parents hosted their kids and grandkids in that apartment, whether it was for my mother’s famous roast chicken, take-out Chinese or a Passover seder.

I think my sisters and I have all tried to recreate what my parents made for us — a home filled with love, laughter and of course scrumptious food.

Sallie now lives in Ormond Beach, Florida. My family and I recently visited her as we drove from Charleston back to Florida. My sister (her mother) was visiting from New York. We arrived at about 2:30pm. So it wasn’t lunchtime and it wasn’t dinnertime either. But my niece had prepared quite a spread. She made a homemade salsa of fresh corn and poblano peppers, homemade guacamole and a huge bowl of fresh fruit salad with mint. And we washed it all down with homemade lemonade made from Meyer lemons from her backyard tree. I am listing all of these details because I saw my mother in all of this — shopping, and preparing food for her guests. Naturally, Sallie learned how to be such a lovely hostess from her mother and she learned from my mother. Her efforts made us feel welcome and important.

We were at home.

My mother passed away last April. I wish she could have seen those paintings as I know she would have loved them. Together, they are a testament to the homes my parents built.

TOP Sallie Lindsay, Untitled, 2018, tissue paper collage BOTTOM Hank Ehrenfried, Document: Debbie, Lucy & Sallie, 2018, oil on canvas

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Keeper Days 2019 The City of Lighthouse Point is excited to continue a wonderful tradition – Lighthouse Point Keeper Days. The fun-filled weekend will take place February 8 - 10. The theme is “La Dolce Vita By the Sea: A Sweet Life in LHP.” The 2019 honorees are Bernie Conversi, Ret. Chief Dave Donzella and Rep. Chip LaMarca. For a full list of events and to read about the honorees, see page 78.

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Garden Club of Lighthouse Point Meeting & Presentation

2019 LHP Resident Auto Decals Now Available

The Fraternal Order of Police “Resident” auto decals for 2019 are available at the Lighthouse Point Police Department. The decals are available to all residents of Lighthouse Point, and help officers easily identify resident vehicles. A donation to cover the cost of producing the decals is appreciated.

The Feb. 11 meeting of Lighthouse Point’s Garden Club will welcome guest speaker Dorothy Sifuentes, PhD, a Supervisory Hydrologist for USGS Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center. The topic will be the importance of preserving ground water.

WHEN: Monday Feb. 11 from 1 to 4pm. Speaker at 2pm.

WHERE: Dixon Ahl Hall, 2220 NE 38 St., Lighthouse Point COST: Free and open to the public For more information contact Caroline Steffen at c.caroline.steffen@aol.com. To learn more about the Garden Club, visit lhpgc.org.

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Festivals

36th Annual St. Coleman Italian Festival

In 1984, the St. Coleman Italian Festival was just a simple spaghetti dinner with pony rides. Now, the festival has become a spectacularly big carnival with 15 adult rides, nine kids rides, food vendors, continuous music and live entertainment.

The festival serves as one of the largest fundraisers of the year for St. Coleman elementary school and parish. In past years, proceeds from the festival renovated the administration wing of the school, and built the outdoor gymnasium, media center and parish hall kitchen. Bring your family out to enjoy the fun.

WHEN: Feb. 15 from 1-11pm; Feb. 16 from noon to 11pm; Feb. 17 from noon to 8pm WHERE: 1200 S. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach COST: Admission and parking are free; food, rides and games are available for purchase at the festival. Ride every ride once for $20, or buy individual ride tickets. A variety of pre-sale ride wristbands are available at a discount online at italianfest.org.

4th Annual St. Coleman Cornhole Tournament

In this annual cornhole tournament players compete for bragging rights, a traveling trophy and recognition in the St. Coleman church bulletin. Qualifer begins Sunday, Feb. 18 at noon. The top 16 point scorers qualify for tournament play.

The single elimination tournament runs from 4:30 to 8pm.

Games go to 15 net scores. Players will throw eight bags for total points. Visit italianfest.org for more information.

St. Ambrose Carnival & Music Festival

Live music all weekend long, tons of rides, food and fun await families at the St. Ambrose annual carnival. The selection of bands this year brings performers from Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and beyond. Festival organizers say the music will be the highlight of this year’s festivities.

The music lineup is as follows: THURSDAY FEB. 28:

6:30 - 7:30 “The Baron Sisters” 8:00 - 10:15 “Completely Unchained”

FRIDAY MARCH 1:

5:30 - 6:30 “Jacob Reese Thornton” 7:00 - 8:30 “Southern Blood” 9:00 - 11:15 “Tori Rossi & Will Plus”

SATURDAY MARCH 2:

1:30 – 2:30 TBD 3:00 - 5:00 “School of Rock Coral Springs” 5:30 - 7:00 “SOLID BRASS” 7:30 - 8:45 “Rogue Theory Band” 9:00 - 11:15 “ Pure Heart Band” A tribute to Heart

SUNDAY MARCH 3:

1:00 - 2:30 School Events 3:00 - 4:30 “Rough Shot” 5:00 - 6:30 “Alex Shaw & The Classic Rock Revival” 7:00 - 8:30 “Motown Tribute by N2 Nation”

CARNIVAL INFO: WHEN: Thursday Feb. 28 - Sunday March 3. Carnival hours: Thursday 5 to 10pm; Friday 5 to 11pm; Saturday 1pm to 11pm; Sunday 1pm to 8pm WHERE: St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 380 South Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach COST: Ride wristbands are $30. Food and other activities available for purchase.

Pioneer Days

Deerfield Beach celebrates its roots with this three day, beachside festival. The event features a carnival, arts and crafts, food vendors, live entertainment, a parade and a grand fireworks display.

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Community Events

27th Annual Florida Renaissance Festival

Valentine’s Day Here’s some out-of-the-box options for you and your sweetie on Valentine’s Day:

BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU Every February and March, the northwest corner of Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach transforms from a simple nature park into a grand and whimsical immersive world inspired by the Renaissance era. A castle entrance beckons guests to enter through its arches; a king and queen perch on their thrones to watch knights joust; children thrust lances through a golden ring while riding a wooden horse down a steep greased cable called a Quintain; performers recite Shakespeare and perform daring acts of acrobatic bravery; adults learn to throw axes and watch expert demonstrations, such as an archer who can nail a target with his handmade wooden bow from a spectacular distance. At this celebration, hungry festivalgoers sink their jaws into juicy turkey legs and guzzle cold beer while admiring the elaborate costumes of their fellow lads and ladies.

“Our festival provides people of all ages the chance to escape into an alternate universe with invigorating activities, and our growing assortment of themed weekends,” said Bobby Rodriguez, the founder and producer of the Florida Renaissance Festival.

The Florida Renaissance Festival attracts more than 100,000 annual attendees and this year will be celebrating its 27th year in existence, its 20th year in Deerfield Beach. More than two million people have participated in the festival since in began.

This year over 100 artisans and 100 performers will be in attendance. Every one of the festival’s seven weekends boasts a new theme, including: “Game of Thrones” (Feb. 9 - 11); Time Travelers and Steampunk (Feb. 16 - 18); Vikings and Barbarians (Feb 23 & 24); Bodacious Bodices and Wenches (March 2 & 3); Swashbucklers and Sirens (March 9 & 10); Kilts and Colleens (March 16 & 17); and lastly, Magic, Witches and Wizards (March 23 & 24). Attendees are highly encouraged to wear costumes in theme.

WHEN: Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to sunset from Feb. 9 to March 24, plus Monday Feb. 11 (the first weekend of the festival) and Monday Feb. 18 (President’s Day).

WHERE: Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach COST: One day adult admission is $25; Kids ages 6-11 are $12; Children under 5 are free. A season pass for all seven weekends is $112 for adults and $59 for kids.

Parking is complimentary and VIP parking is available for $20. Entrance to Quiet Waters Park is $1.50 per person. Visit ren-fest.com to purchase tickets in advance.

Tickets will also be available on site.

Couples Wine-Down Forging Workshop

Looking for a “hot” date-night activity for Valentine’s Day but tired of the same old dinner date? Bring your Valentine to a unique workshop and learn the basics of blacksmithing. You and your date will create a beautiful finished project together. The evening will include entertaining instructors, wine, cheese and all the tools and materials necessary. No experience is required.

Choose one of two dates.

WHEN: Feb. 14 or Feb. 15 from 7pm to 10pm WHERE: The Guild Urban Craft & Folk Art School, 205 NW 16th St., Pompano Beach COST: $85; Register at guildfl.com/classes-workshops

Love’s a Bitch Comedy Show

Comedian Lindsay Glazer will join her comedian friends Darius Culpepper (MC), Michael Murillo and Ricky Reyes at ArtServe for Glazer’s trademark standup “Love’s a B, an AlphaB!” It will be a night for poking fun at love.

WHEN: Feb. 14; doors open at 8:30pm; show starts at 9pm WHERE: ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale COST: General admission is $20; VIP package is $30; tickets can be purchased in advance on EventBrite.

To check out Lindsay’s comedy, visit youtube.com/lindsayglazer

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Around the Point Beach Yoga with Cliff in Deerfield Beach

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

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Beach Zumba with Janet in Deerfield Beach

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

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

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

Tropical Postcard Show

Over 30 dealers from around the country gather to show and sell more than a million tropical postcards.

WHEN: Feb. 23 from 10am to 5pm WHERE: Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE Sixth St., Pompano Beach For more information visit tropicalpostcardclub.com

The South Florida Depression Glass Club’s 45th Annual Show

This event features dealers from around the country who specialize in selling glass antiques from the Depression era, including glassware, pottery, dinnerware and kitchen goods. A free gift will be given to the first 100 paid attendees. Door prizes will be given every half hour.

Free seminars will be taught and hundreds of glass items will be raffled off.

The event is hosted by the South Florida Depression Glass Club, which was founded in the 1970s to promote glass collecting as a hobby. The club meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm at the Women’s Club Building in Wilton Manors, 600 NE 21 Court.

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 2 from 10am to 5pm; Sunday Feb. 3 from 10am to 4pm WHERE: The Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE Sixth St., Pompano Beach COST: Admission is $6. Visit sfdgc.com for more information.

CPR Training

Celebrate Nonprofits like 2-1-1

Do you know about 2-1-1? By dialing 2-1-1 from any phone in Broward County, residents can reach a 24-hour comprehensive helpline for individuals and families in our community seeking crisis intervention assistance. Don’t feel alone. Reach out. The friendly people at 2-1-1 are there for you.

To celebrate the accomplishments of 2-1-1 and other Broward County nonprofit organizations, 2-1-1 and Community Care Plan — the first safety-net, hospital-owned Provider Service Network that serves members enrolled in Medicaid, Children’s Medical Services Network and self-insured employee health plans — will host the 9th annual Community Care Plan Nonprofit Awards Ceremony and Luncheon on Friday, Feb. 22.

The awards will acknowledge the highest level of achievement, innovation and quality in the nonprofit sector with 10 categories of award winners.

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Feb. 22 at 11am WHERE:

Signature Grand, 6900 FL-84, Davie COST: Tickets are $100 per person for general admission.

To learn more visit 211-broward.org/ non-profit-awards/ or contact Tracy Schuldiner at 954-390-0493 or tschuldiner@211broward.org.

Pompano Beach Fire Rescue will host Matters Of The Heart CPR Training. Learn how to save a life in only five minutes. The fire department, along with the help of volunteers from American Heritage High School, will teach the hands-on training sessions. The sessions are only five minutes long and will occur every 15 minutes. Anyone over the age of 8 is welcome.

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 16, sessions every 15 minutes from 9am to 1pm.

WHERE: E. Pat Larkins Center, 520 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Pompano Beach For more information contact Robin Burns at Robin.Burns@ copbfl.com or 954-786-4695

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Culture

Opera Fusion, in collaboration with Gulfcoast Opera, presents a delightful production, fully staged with a chamber orchestra. Don Pasquale is an opera buffa in three acts by Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti with a libretto by Donizetti and Giovanni Ruffini. It premiered at the Théâtre Italien in Paris on January 3, 1843.

The premiere was a smashing success, and was quickly produced across the great opera houses of Europe.

Widely regarded as a masterpiece of comic operas of the period, Don Pasquale remains a fixture among the world’s opera houses. It is filled with bright and colorful vocal writing and skillful

depiction of plot and character. The characters derive from types that were common in the many comic operas of the period: a clever leading lady, her winsome admirer, an old buffoon who hopes to outwit them and a conniving fellow who takes the side of the young lovers.

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 16; doors open at 6:30pm; show at 7:30pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: Adults $35; Student $25. Tickets can be purchased at the box office at the cultural center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 10am to 6pm.

The Jimi Hendrix Experience at the Amp

You might remember Hendrix for famously burning his guitar on stage at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, or for his electric National Anthem performance at Woodstock. You can re-live the musical glory days of Hendrix at the Jimi Hendrix Experience. This multiartist, sensory experience celebrates the insanity and genius of one of America’s greatest guitar players. Hendrix is long hailed as one of rock’s innovators, and this latest edition of the annual tour will be the most ambitious one to date, including one stop at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater. Artists performing in the tour include Billy Cox, Joe Satriani, Dave Mustaine, Jonny Lang, Dweezil Zappa and Eric Johnson, among others.

WHEN: Sunday, March 3; doors open at 6:30pm; show is at 7:30pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Amphitheater, 1806 NE Sixth St., Pompano Beach COST: Tickets start at $43 plus ticketing fees and can be purchased by visiting the Pompano Amp website, theamppompano.org.

More Concerts

Pompano Beach Winter Concert Series: From January through March, the City of Pompano Beach will host a series of live concerts at three different community centers. February’s concerts include The Beatlemaniax, Comedian Bobby Kelton, Rockin’ at the Hop and a Donna Summer, Whitney Houston tribute band.

WHEN & WHERE:

All concerts begin at 7:30pm; doors open at 6:30pm • Feb. 6: The Beatlemaniax at Herb

Skolnick Community Center, 800 SW 36 Ave. • Feb. 13: Comedian Bobby Kelton at Herb Skolnick Community Center, 800 SW 36 Ave. • Feb 20: Rockin’ at the Hop at Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE Sixth St. • Feb. 27: A Donna Summer, Whitney Houston tribute band at E. Pat Larkins Community Center, 520 NW Third St.

Joe Bonamassa at the Au-Rene Two-time Grammy-nominated blues-rock guitar icon Joe Bonamassa will perform

three consecutive shows at the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The concert tour will celebrate his new, all-original studio album “Redemption.” Bonamassa is hailed worldwide as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation.

WHEN: Feb. 15, 16 & 17 at 8pm WHERE: Au Rene Theater at the Broward

Center for Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale COST: Tickets start at $99 plus ticketing fees and can be purchased on Ticketmaster.

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Outdoor Events

Seventh Annual Plants & People Day

WILL CELEBRATE POMPANO BEACH’S DISTINCTION AS A WILDLIFE HABITAT

BY DONNA TORREY

Pompano Beach is part of a migratory flyway and one of the few places in the continental United States where birds and butterflies stop over during the winter months, making it a perfect place for ecotourism. In 2010 the City of Pompano Beach became a Certified Community Wildlife Habitat. Pompano Beach is the 42nd city in the country and largest city in Florida to receive the honor, which was largely accomplished by an all-volunteer team consisting of members from Pompano Proud and the Grow Wild! initiative.

More than 300 backyards have been declared as Certified Wildlife Habitat sites. In addition, nine parks, nine businesses and 11 school grounds have been certified through the program. Pompano Beach has now been certified for seven consecutive years. The annual Plants & People Day celebrates the accomplishment.

Plants & People Day is hosted by Pompano Proud, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the beautification of Pompano Beach. Since 1986, Pompano Proud has been promoting, through direct action and education, awareness of aesthetic and conservation policies affecting the city. Projects have included planting trees, community clean-ups, protection of sensitive habitats and guidance for homeowners wishing to plant sensible landscapes. If you’d like to get involved, visit pompanoproud.com.

WHEN: This yeas Plants & People Day will take place on Feb. 10 from 10am to 3pm WHERE: Centennial Park surrounding the Sample-McDougald House (on the corner of 10th St. and 5th Ave. in Pompano Beach). The event will feature vendors, speakers, food and hourly raffle prizes.

Donna Torrey is the owner of The Garden Gate at Sears at the Pompano Citi Center and is a member of Pompano Proud.

9th Annual Two Georges at The Cove Billfish Tournament All Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County (Jim & Jan Moran Unit).

WHEN: Feb. 1 WHERE: Two Georges, The Cove Restaurant & Marina, 1754 SE Third Court, Deerfield Beach COST: Boat & Angler $650.00 (includes three dinner tickets and six drink tickets). Each additional angler $150.00 (includes two dinner tickets and two drink tickets).

For Sponsorship and/or registration contact Denise Buzzelli at 954-427-0353.

Leg Two of the Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series Competition

The 2019 Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series, one of the largest sailfish fishing competitions in all of Florida, has arrived. There are some fantastic grand prizes up-for-grabs at the end. Leg one of the competition is already over, but you can participate in the second and third.

LEG 2 - SAILFISH CHALLENGE: LEG 3 - FINAL SAIL: APRIL 3-7, 2019 FEBRUARY 20-24, 2019 Hosted by DoubleTree Grand Hotel, Hosted by IGFA & Blue Moon Fish Co. 1717 N. Bayshore Drive, Miami Kickoff Party - Wed, Feb 20: 6pm-10pm @ IGFA Kickoff Party - Wed, April 3: 7pm-10pm Competition Days - Feb 22 & 23: 8am-4pm Competition Days - April 5 & 6: 8am-4pm Awards Ceremony - Feb 24: 4pm-6pm at Blue Awards Ceremony - April 7: 11am-1pm Moon Fish Co. For more information call 954-725-4010, visit questforthecrest.com, or email info@bluewatermovements.com Around the Point contains information originating from other organizations. While every attempt is made to ensure all information is accurate, schedules do change. We recommend confirming events prior to setting out on your adventure.

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First Fridays - Old Town Untapped

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

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

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

First Fridays - Pompano Beach’s Movies on the Lawn

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and favorite picnic foods to enjoy a featured flick under the stars. February’s movie is “Smallfoot.” March’s movie is “Stuart Little.”

WHEN: First Fridays at 7pm, Feb. 1 & March 1 WHERE: The Great Lawn, Corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvds.

COST: free

Second Fridays - Pompano Beach’s Music Under the Stars

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

February’s featured band is Melina Elena Band, an R&B band.

WHEN: Second Fridays, Feb. 8, March 8 & April 12 at 7pm WHERE: The Great Lawn, corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvds.

COST: free

Third Fridays - Pompano Food Truck Round Up

The Pompano Food Truck Round Up has moved to its new location in Old Town. Join for an evening of food trucks (there’s over 15 to choose from), drinks, music and fun.

Bring blankets and folding chairs.

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

Third Fridays - Family Fun Night at Christ Community Church

Every third Friday of the month Christ Community Church will host a family fun night with movies, games and pizza.

WHEN: Third Fridays from 6pm to 9pm WHERE: Christ Community Church, 901 E. McNab Rd., Pompano Beach COST: A cover charge of $5 includes food and drinks. Tickets can be purchased on EventBrite or through the church office. Call 954-943-3866 for more information.

Last Fridays Jazz on the Boulevard

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

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

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

Saturdays

Pompano Beach’s Green Market

Pompano Beach’s Green Market is in full swing. Every Saturday from 8:30am to 1:30pm through April 27 you can shop for organic, local produce and browse the artisan market. Visitors will find the freshest fruits and vegetables, juices, baked goods, seafood and other food items, as well as orchids, plants, healthrelated products, hand-made crafts, art and culinary products. Plus, starting at 11am, live bands will perform at the openair stage.

WHEN: Every Saturday from 8:30am to 1:30pm from Nov. 3 through April 27. Live music starts at 11am.

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

Sundays

Soulful Sunday Brunch After Dark

Enjoy music and a tasty brunch after dark.

WHEN: Second Sundays at 6pm WHERE: Historic Ali Cultural Arts, 353 Martin Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: $5

Yoga on the Beach

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

Mondays

First Mondays Splash Pad Play Dates

This play date organized by Mommy n’ Me is a great opportunity to bring your kiddos, meet some fellow moms, play and picnic.

Bring a towel, chairs or blanket, plus some yummy snacks and sunscreen.

WHEN: First Mondays at 10am WHERE: The Pompano Beach Splash Pad on the far east end of Atlantic Blvd. by the beach (20 N. Pompano Beach Blvd.)

COST: Free

Wednesdays Lyrics Lab at BaCA

Lyrics Lab is an open mic night for all creatives. Poetry, music, live painting, comedy, magic — all are welcome. Beer, wine and kombucha are available for purchase.

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

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BY MARIE PULEO

Police Officer and Firefighter of the Year At the City Commission meeting held on Jan. 8, two of the city’s first responders were honored for their exceptional work during the past year.

Police Officer of the Year Ryan Mullarney Officer Ryan Mullarney was recognized as Police Officer of the Year by Lighthouse Point Police Chief Ross Licata for his “outstanding work ethic” and accomplishments in 2018, which included actions he took to help save the lives of four Lighthouse Point residents who were in respiratory arrest from an opioid overdose.

Mullarney started his law enforcement career with the Lighthouse Point Police Department in 2011, serving as a dispatcher. In 2015, after completing his police training at the Broward Institute of Public Safety in Davie, he was sworn as a police officer.

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Last year, Mullarney responded to four separate opioid emergency calls, and in each case, found an individual who was in dire physical condition — unconscious, barely breathing, with bluing lips and unresponsive to physical and verbal stimulation. In some cases, CPR was being administered, but to no avail.

As the first officer to arrive on the scene, Mullarney quickly identified the problem as a drug overdose, and using training he had recently acquired from Lighthouse Point paramedics, he administered naloxone, also known as Narcan, a medication designed to reverse the effects of opioid respiratory distress. All of the individuals — two men and two women ranging in age from their mid-30s to late-50s — survived.

“As you can see, here in Lighthouse Point, we have not been immune to the devastating effects of the nationwide opioid epidemic,” noted Chief Licata.

Opioid painkillers, which are highly addictive in nature, are largely being blamed as the root cause of the opioid epidemic. These prescription opioids include fentanyl and OxyContin.

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<<< fentanyl in it, because you don’t know if it does,” he said.

Mullarney said that in his eight years as an officer, he has seen an increase in opioid overdoses.

“When I worked in dispatch, you’d get them every now and again, but since I’ve been on the road the past couple of years, it’s really ramped up,” he said.

To combat opioid emergencies, all Lighthouse Point police officers now carry naloxone, while the city’s paramedics have their own supply.

Mullarney said it’s important for officers to carry naloxone because it might take fire rescue a little bit longer to arrive on the scene, and “seconds count.”

As Police Officer of the Year, Mullarney was also recognized for his investigation and processing of a Lighthouse Point home burglary in which the intruder had broken a door window and received cuts while entering. Mullarney collected a small amount of blood trace evidence that led to a DNA hit on a violent offender from Fort Lauderdale. The subject, who had an extensive criminal history for robbery, aggravated assault with a firearm, drug

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trafficking, felony domestic violence and child abuse, was subsequently charged and arrested.

Mullarney also assisted in the investigation of an armed subject who was deemed to be a safety risk, which led to one of the first Risk Protection Orders issued in the state of Florida following the passage of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act in March 2018.

In addition, Mullarney serves as a field training officer for new recruits, and has been active in the annual Shop with a Cop and Special Olympics Tip a Cop programs, which raise thousands of dollars for area children and adults.

“I’m extremely proud of Ryan and his accomplishments,” said Licata. “He’s a fine young officer who is committed to providing our residents with quality policing and customer service, and this award is well-deserved.”

“It is a great privilege to receive this honor,” said Mullarney. “I am very grateful to my family, coworkers, supervisors and everyone else along the way who has inspired me to be the police officer that I am today.”

According to the latest year-end data from the Centers for Disease Control, in 2017 alone, over 47,000 people died in the U.S. from opioid overdoses, and 3,245 of those deaths were in Florida.

Last year, a handful of Lighthouse Point residents died due to opioid overdoses. In some cases, they were already deceased when first responders arrived on the scene, said Lighthouse Point Police Chief Ross Licata.

Four other Lighthouse Point residents who suffered opioid overdoses in 2018 survived, due to the quick intervention of Police Officer Ryan Mullarney. Arriving first on the scene in each instance, Mullarney administered naloxone, also known as Narcan, a medication designed to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

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cases of opioid overdoses in Lighthouse Point.

On the first weekend of January, police officers responded to two overdose incidents. In one, an officer had to administer naloxone, and in the other, the fire department got there at the same time, and administered naloxone. Both people were saved.

“If you get naloxone into them before they reach the point of no return, it reverses the effects quickly,” said Licata.

All Lighthouse Point police officers now carry the Narcan brand of naloxone, and have been trained by the city’s firefighter paramedics on how to administer it, something which more and more police departments are doing, said Licata.

“We’re not immune to this opioid crisis that’s going on in our country,” said Licata. “It’s a major epidemic and we’re trying to do what we can to help prevent people from dying unnecessarily from these opioid-related drugs that are out on the street.”

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BY MARIE PULEO

Firefighter of the Year Michael Della Rocca Firefighter Michael Della Rocca was presented the Firefighter of the Year award by Lighthouse Point Fire Chief Shawn Gilmartin.

“Mike brings a positive attitude to work every single day, and has a willingness and commitment to doing the best job he can,” said Gilmartin. “Along with that brings a safer community.”

Della Rocca was hired by the Lighthouse Point Fire Department in 2007, just two months after graduating from the Broward Fire Academy in Davie. It was the very first interview he went on for a firefighter paramedic position.

“I was really lucky to get here at the start of my career,” said Della Rocca, “I think it was meant to be.”

Della Rocca is a state certified firefighter paramedic, driver engineer, fire officer and fire inspector. He uses his fire inspector certification to carry out annual fire safety inspections of businesses and multi-family residences throughout Lighthouse Point, to ensure they meet fire safety codes.

The department has a total of six fire inspectors, who, collectively, perform about 200-300 fire

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inspections per year in between their firefighterparamedic duties, said Della Rocca.

Gilmartin praised Della Rocca for “going above and beyond” in his role as a fire inspector and for serving as an “ambassador” of the fire department through his positive interactions with the city’s business and property owners.

Della Rocca grew up in West Boca, but spent a lot of time in Lighthouse Point visiting his aunts and uncles who lived here. He said he likes the city’s “small town” feel, and plans to be a lifelong Lighthouse Point firefighter.

Before setting out to pursue a career in the fire service, Della Rocca’s “adventurous spirit” led him to travel and explore different parts of the country.

His interest in becoming a firefighter was ignited while he was living in California. One of his favorite sports was mountain biking, but It seemed every time he and a group would go for a ride on trails in the back woods, someone would get hurt.

He decided to take a basic medical training class at the community college, and part of the program was doing ride-alongs with fire departments.

“That’s when I got the experience of going to a fire station and seeing the culture and environment they worked in,” he said. “That sparked an interest in me because it had the excitement of getting a 911 call and not knowing what type of emergency you’re going to respond to.”

One of the things Della Rocca likes most about his job is the excitement and unpredictability of not knowing what the next call is going to bring, but also having the training to be able to solve different problems in different ways.

Receiving the Firefighter of the Year award “is an honor, and a humbling experience,” said Della Rocca.

“I’m blessed that I get to work where I work, and do what I do for a living, and protect the citizens here.”

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Plant a LivingCrime In Lighthouse Point Lighthouse Point Christmas TreeDrops to A New Low

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A land use change that is being requested by the developer of the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club, Terry Paterson, will not be reviewed at the Feb. 5 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board, as hadseason been planned.

Instead, it and will be continued The holiday is in high gear, for many families the Board’s next regularly scheduled meeting of March thistomeans shopping for a Christmas tree. When I was a 5. If Paterson submits a revised land use plan amendment child, I used to get very sad thinking about all the trees application to the City by Feb. 1, it can be placed on the March that were cut, but then I learned that Christmas tree 5 agenda. farming is big business in many states and considered a The developer is requesting a land use plan amendment renewable to changeresource. a portion of the yacht club property from Although that knowledge made me feel better,infor some, “commercial recreation” to “multifamily” residential order it could still be considered If youwould are one of those to build luxury townhomes,wasteful. the sale of which subsidize people would rather an alternative, there are a newwho state-of-the-art yachtchoose club facility. two options: actual living tree. were in At its Dec.artificial, 4 meeting,orallan members of the Board favor of residential units, however, they did not want “darling” to What probably comes to mind is one of those approve 11 units per acre as identified in the proposed land little Norfolk Island pines being sold in many chain stores. use plan amendment because they feel that 11 units per acrethey While these make nice houseplants, unfortunately, is too a density and notquickly! compatibleThe withresult the area. grow to high be quite large, and is that they At the request of the attorney representing the developer, are booted out of the houseplant world and into, (you the Board voted to continue the land use plan amendment guessed it) the outside world! application to its Feb. 5 meeting, with the condition that the Now, our well-intentioned choice for the holidays has applicant work with staff and submit a different proposal for turned an environmental menace!

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A revised application wasNorfolk not received in time are to considered dangerous in the landscape (actually illegal place it on the Feb. 5 agenda.

In 2018, Lighthouse Point experienced a 22 percent drop in Part 1 crimes, which are comprised of aggravated assault, forcible rape, murder, robbery, arson, burglary, larceny-theft and motor vehicle theft.

According to statistics that date back to the early 1990s, this is thecities) lowest level of Part 1they crimesgrow reported in Lighthouse in some because too tall, andPoint, are said Police Chief Ross Licata.

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Part 1 susceptible to lightening strikes crimes in 2016, but they went up again in 2017.

Please, if you own one, don’t plant it outside. They just Licata said a key factor in last year’s decrease is an investment don’t belong in our landscape.

Fortunately, there in equipment andFlorida technology that has helped his staff identify, are some really excellent choices for those who wish to have intercept and arrest people who have come to Lighthouse Point from other communities withbe theplanted intention into of committing crimes. a living holiday tree that can the landscape, a lot of criminals aware of the types of creating“Iathink Christmas memoryarearboretum. technologies we have in place,” he said.

Our Florida native, Southern Red Cedar (Juniperus Those technologies include a citywide license plate salicicola) is a great choice as is the Arizona cypress recognition system and recently added cameras throughout all (Cupressus arizonica).

Both evergreens make a striking, low the city’s parks. maintenance addition to the landscape, andofare great bird Licata said the department has a great staff both sworn and administrative personnel together attractors, both for nesting and who as a work foodclosely source.

Theytogrow proactively prevent andfull solve crime in are the community. to around 25 feet, prefer sun and drought tolerant.

In addition, he credited the decrease in crime with an Best of all, their pyramidal shape makes the perfect economy that “has continued to improve over the last few years, Christmas tree! LHP at some of its lowest levels that we’ve seen with unemployment in years.” in generalishas been dropping, but not to the level that Garden “Crime gate Nursery located in the Pompano Citi we’re seeing here in our city,” he said.

Centre. Donna can be reached at 954-783-GATE, or at In 2018, the city’s police department also had a 39 percent www.donnasgardengate.com crime clearance rate (meaning the percentage of crimes solved), which is slightly higher than the previous year.

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Pompano Beach Water Taxi Gets Financial Boost From City to Stay Afloat The Pompano Beach Water Taxi, which began operating along the Intracoastal Waterway just over a year ago, is getting a helping hand from the City to meet its expenses and continue service. The water taxi needed an average of 30 passengers a day to break even financially in its first year, but the average was only 26, leaving the service provider with a $30,000 shortfall, according to Horacio Danovich, the city’s capital improvements program and Innovation District director.

In January, the City Commission approved the reallocation of monies that were initially set aside for the subsidy of the water taxi in its fourth and fifth years of service. Funding in an amount of $30,000 was moved from Year 5 to cover Year 1, and approximately $30,000 was moved from Year 4 to subsidize Year 2. In July 2017, the Commission approved a total subsidy of $422,635 and a five-year contract for the water taxi’s operator.

Danovich told the Commission that from December 2017 until approximately April 2018, the water taxi was well above an average of 40 passengers per day, but after that, the number of passengers started to decline. There were 17 days of the year when the service could not even be provided due to weather conditions and mechanical issues that had to be addressed, said Danovich.

“Now that we’re going back into the snowbird season, hopefully the service will pick up again,” he said.

Mayor Rex Hardin said that a much higher ridership

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is anticipated once the development of the pier area is completed and there are more amenities. Reconstruction of the pier is anticipated to be finished by late next month, and the bait and tackle shop should be ready in late May. Oceanic restaurant, which is part of the Pompano Beach Fishing Village development project adjacent to the pier, is expected to open late this spring. Construction of the rest of the Pompano Beach Fishing Village is currently expected to be completed at the end of 2020.

Danovich pointed out that enhancements to the Atlantic Boulevard Bridge that are currently underway will be another attraction to help boost ridership on the water taxi. The upgrades, expected to be completed by June 2019, include a waterfront promenade under the east side of the bridge, large decorative tensioned sails at each end of the bridge, and a marine-themed mural.

“We went into this knowing that it was going to take a while to get it up and running, which is why we’ve allocated funds for subsidies,” Vice Mayor Barry Moss said of the water taxi. “It hasn’t been there long enough for us to really be able to judge.”

Danovich proposed that the City also help the water taxi operator with additional marketing and branding services. He said that efforts will continue to be made to expand the water taxi’s itinerary, which currently runs from Lighthouse Point to Fort Lauderdale. The goal is to eventually secure a stop in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea and at the Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse.

“I think we need to give it a little bit more time and just see if we can slowly, incrementally grow this,” said Moss.

The intent is for the water taxi to reduce car transportation, taking people from one venue to another, and not just for sightseeing purposes.

Commissioner Andrea McGee said the water taxi has great potential and suggested the City create a land transportation route that services the water taxi stops to take passengers to the surrounding amenities.

Commissioner Rhonda Eaton supported McGee’s idea, saying golf carts could be used, as she has seen in other cities.

She agreed there is a need to heighten awareness of the water taxi service.

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New Waterfront Restaurant and Café are Planned for Taha Family Property in Pompano Beach A new waterfront restaurant is being planned for a site along the east side of the Intracoastal, between the Atlantic Boulevard Bridge and the Sands Harbor Resort & Marina. The owners of Taha Marine Center want to transform a 2,500 square-foot building into a casual fresh seafood restaurant serving locally caught fish. The restaurant would seat 200 to 300 people, with dining available both indoors and on an outdoor deck. The boat fuel dock that has been in service for over 50 years will remain.

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Another component of the project involves a larger retail building, located at 3157-3231 E. Atlantic Boulevard, just east of Taha Marine Center. A new café-style breakfast and lunch spot is planned for the space located on the corner of Atlantic Boulevard and North Riverside Drive. The exterior of the building will undergo extensive aesthetic improvements, and one of the two right-hand turn lanes on Riverside Drive that lead into Atlantic Boulevard will be eliminated to create an outdoor seating plaza.

The exterior renovations, which are likely to exceed the $400,000 budgeted, include new impact storefront windows, paver sidewalks, updated signage and contemporary exterior lighting. The Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) recently approved a $200,000 grant offered through its façade and business site improvement program to help the Taha family cover some of the costs.

According to Nader Taha, whose family has owned the site with the two buildings since 1974, the project

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complements the upgrades that the City is currently making to the Atlantic Boulevard Bridge, as well as all the other development that is taking place in the beachside area, including the Pompano Beach Fishing Village near the pier. Harbor Promenade, a new dining and retail complex that will include a 500-seat steakhouse, is being built along the Intracoastal just south of the Taha family property.

The enhancements to the Atlantic Boulevard

Bridge include a pedestrian waterfront promenade under the east side of the bridge that will connect Harbor Promenade to restaurants, shops and other amenities to the north. Taha said he has been working with the CRA to connect the promenade to a walkway fronting the Intracoastal that already exists on his family’s property.

The total cost to revamp the two buildings on the property is expected to be approximately $1-2.5 million. Taha is currently working with an architect and engineer to create a site plan, which he hopes to submit to the City in about two months. A groundbreaking is anticipated for spring or summer of 2019, and work is expected to take 3-7 months.

Taha said his family has been working on the project for about six years, trying to find the best fit for the property.

“Pompano is ready for it now,” he said. “We’re excited to be part of the redevelopment in our area.”

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Creatively Cooking

Okonomiyaki

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PHOTOS AND RECIPES BY MRS. KOSSENFLOFFER

During a recent trip to Charleston, S.C. my family and I had an amazing meal at Xiau Bau Biscuit. It’s a small, unassuming place in a renovated gas station. But wowza, their small plate dishes pack some punch.

The menu draws on influences from all of Asia. When we got home, I googled them to see if any of their recipes were available online. Thankfully, I found the Japanese vegetable pancake recipe. I tweaked it just a touch — hey, I had to make it my own.

These babies were so good, we ate them hot as they came out of the pan. It’s a very versatile dish. You could serve these for breakfast, lunch, appetizers or dinner and they would be perfect. Recipe on following page. >>>

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Place all the vegetables in a large bowl. Add the eggs and stir to combine. Sprinkle the flour on top and stir until just combined.

Set a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add about 1 tablespoon of oil to coat the bottom. Add 1/4 of the batter to the pan and flatten out the pancake into a circle so it’s 1/2 inch thick. You can use the back of a big spoon or a spatula. When the edges of the pancake begin to brown (about 3 minutes) wait another 30 seconds and then flip the pancake. Cook until the reverse side has brown edges.

Give it another 30 seconds and then remove from pan onto a plate. Add oil to the pan if needed and repeat with remaining batter. You can keep the pancakes warm in a 325 degree oven until they are all cooked. Or eat them as they come out of the pan.

Serve with spicy mayo (combine mayo and sriracha — you decide how hot you like it), and a combination of soy sauce and vinegar — mix 2 parts soy sauce and 1 part rice wine vinegar together. Y For more practical ideas for cooking at home, follow Mrs. Kossenfloffer on Instagram @mrs_kossenfloffer.

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Try the Wine

Australian Shiraz

BY DAVID EHRENFRIED

IF YOU’RE DRAWN TO WINES THAT HAVE FUNNY OR CLEVER 15 percent. In my experience, Australian shiraz wines NAMES AND LABELS, AUSTRALIAN SHIRAZ IS FOR YOU! often seem more peppery and powerful than syrahs “GNARLY DUDES,” “THE BOXER,” “THE BALL BUSTER,” from elsewhere, due to some of Australia’s warmer “The Jump Stump,” “Carnival of Love,” “Fields of Joy,” and, my growing conditions and differences in winemaking wife’s favorite, “Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch,” (I’m pretty sure styles. However, Australia also has cool regions that that’s before lunch is prepared) are just a handful of the names produce lighter styles of Shiraz. you might see on bottles of Australian shiraz. Ah, but there’s more!

Shiraz wines go beautifully >>> There’s really good stuff in a lot of those bottles…in some cases really, really good stuff. So let’s talk about this well-known, generally very affordable wine from down under.

Shiraz is the name Australians affectionately gave long ago to syrah, the grape native to France’s Rhone Valley that settlers brought to Australia in the late 1700’s. Syrah is the principal or sole ingredient in Northern Rhone Valley wines, like Cote-Rotie, St. Joseph and Croze-Hermitage. It’s an important ingredient along with grenache and other grape varieties in Southern Rhone wines, such as Chateauneufdu-Pape, Gigondas, and everpopular Cote-du-Rhone. Shiraz also happens to be a city in Iran and a type of Persian rug, but the likely reason for calling Australian syrah shiraz was to distinguish it from wines from other countries.

Regardless of what you call them, quality syrah wines share certain features. They’re usually deep redpurple, medium- to full- bodied, and have various combinations of concentrated dark berry, plum, dark chocolate, spice and black pepper scents and flavors. Some may taste smoky from extended aging in oak.

Many of the best are very aromatic, beautifully balanced and velvety Afternoon view of an Australian vineyard. These wine grapes are growing on limestone coast in Coonawarra winery region during smooth in texture, but also powerful, Autumn in South Australia. Photo by sasimoto with alcohol content of 14.5 or even

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Try the Wine <<< with grilled or roasted meat and poultry dishes, as well as flavorful cheeses. But I find Australian shiraz drinks well with many kinds of food, including fish like salmon and snapper, especially when grilled or roasted and served with a tomato-caper or other savory sauce.

Shiraz’s flexibility with food is due, I think, to its relatively modest tannins, those substances in red wine that can cause mouths to feel dry or rough, especially when present in high concentrations, as in young, bold cabernet sauvignon. Consequently, good shiraz rarely fights with many foods. The bright fruit, pepper and silkiness of quality shiraz punctuates nicely between bites of flavorful food and can make eating more interesting, like when a singer’s melody meets up with just the right instrumental harmony.

Australia’s shiraz wines come mainly from three areas near the continent’s south, southeast and southwest coasts. The best-known and most important region for shiraz wine is South Australia. Specific South Australia growing areas you’ll often see on shiraz wine labels are Barossa, Clare Valley and McLaren Vale, where many of the top shiraz wines are from. Top vintners include Clarendon Hills, Henschke, Elderton, Mollydooker, Penfolds, Torbreck and Two Hands. Penfolds Grange is the most famous Australian wine — and most expensive, retailing for more than $800 a bottle. Luckily, for most of us, Penfolds also makes many far less expensive wines. Two Hands, Mollydooker, Torbreck and Elderton also make delicious shiraz wines at different price levels.

Other brands to look for are d’Arenberg, Elderton, Fowles, Kaesler, Schild, Tait, Thorne & Clark and Turkey Flat.

Among my favorites are wines made by Clarendon Hills, a relatively small vintner that labels its shiraz wines syrah and also makes really delicious Grenache blends. (Unfortunately, Clarendon wines don’t make their way to U.S. store shelves in large numbers, so fans seem to snap them up fast when they do.)

If you haven’t had many shiraz wines, consider these or other quality producers, picking a price range you’re comfortable with.

Generally, I suggest avoiding wines selling for less than $10.

They’re mostly mass-produced from lesser quality grapes. Some may taste fine. However, I’ve yet to taste any that come close to the expressiveness or complexity of better shiraz wines that often cost just $5-15 more.

To get a sense of what shiraz style a particular bottle is likely to be, look at where the wine is from. South Australian wines are more likely to be bold and full-bodied, and those to the east, from Victoria or New South Wales, less so. Shiraz from Australia’s west coast tends to be light. To learn more about some of these differences, I suggest going to Wine Australia’s website, australianwine.com. It gives a comprehensive overview of all of Australia’s many wines and regions, along with pictures.

For this column, I tasted a number of shiraz wines in the $10 to $50 range. I was amazed, though not surprised, by the variation in these wines, particularly in their textures, concentrations of fruit and other tastes and smells. I personally favored the lush, silkier wines, but other lighter styles were also terrific.

One was an inexpensive 2016 McClaren Vale shiraz from

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Thomas Goss ($12-17). It was very good, full-bodied and had cherry and dark berry fruit aromas, as well as some spice and smoke.

Another very affordable shiraz I tasted was Tait’s 2014 The Border Crossing ($14-20), also from McLaren Vale. It was straightforward, medium-weight and full of nice smoky blackberry tastes, plus a peppery finish. It was tasty, smooth and very drinkable.

Moving up the scale, I also drank Two Hands’ wonderful 2013 Fields of Joy shiraz from the Claire Valley. (I paid less than $25 a couple years ago; more recent vintages are about the same or less now.) Each sip burst with cherry, blackberry, plum, chocolate and other flavors. It was concentrated, velvety smooth and had a perfect balance of fruit, acidity and other attributes. Two Hands makes numerous other outstanding wines (with other fun names).

Next was Penfolds’ 2015 Bin 28 Kalimna shiraz made from Barossa and other South Australia grapes. It was full-bodied with a silky texture and loads of dark cherry and blackberry fruit and spice, though not much pepper. This would benefit from more years in the bottle, like many shiraz wines, but it’s great now.

The last two were contrasts in styles. Fowles’ 2015 Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch shiraz from Victoria in Eastern Australia ($26-35) was delicious and easy-drinking. Though lighter than the other shiraz wines, it had great clarity with sharp, pure raspberry and blackberry flavors. During the same meal, we tasted Clarendon Hills’ 2008 Syrah Moritz from McClaren-Vale (which I purchased in 2017 for about $40).

This was a truly beautiful and memorable wine — full-bore, with a velvety smooth, lush texture and remarkable waves of inviting dark fruit, cocoa, spice and pepper flavors and aromas.

Some final tips for enjoying shiraz. I suggest opening and exposing shiraz to the air at least 30 minutes or more before drinking. The wine may continue to develop after that. Also swirl the wine in your glass a little before drinking to capture aromas released by doing that. Take care with older bottles of shiraz wines.

They can develop sediment. Decanting can help prevent those particles from pouring into the last glass or two. Finally, most Australian wines have screw tops instead of corks, which shouldn’t bias your buying decision. Y We welcome your questions or comments. Let us know what you think. Next month, I’ll talk about modestly priced California cabernet sauvignon wine. What’s the difference between widely available cabs at different price points made by the same producers? Y

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Life is a Fight

DO YOU BELIEVE YOU CAN WIN?

BY CRAIG HALEY

WE ARE IN A BRAND-NEW YEAR, AND EVERYONE IS BUSY SETTING THEIR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS. I LOVE THE NEW YEAR BECAUSE IT’S A CHANCE TO START FRESH and make some big momentum toward your goals and dreams.

The sad part is that only four percent of people follow through on their resolutions…that’s it! I know I have set some lofty resolutions in the past only to fall off track a couple weeks after January first.

So why do most people fall off track? There are many reasons, but one stands out to me right away.

If you are going to achieve some big goals and make this year your best year so far, you have to start in an empowered state. Meaning, deep down, many people don’t feel they can achieve what they want to achieve. It seems too far out of reach.

Some people make excuses, some people don’t believe they are worthy, smart enough, disciplined enough, or capable of greatness.

These people set these goals and once the excitement of New Year’s wears off, they fall back into old habits and patterns that don’t lead to where they want to go.

So, what should we do? I think the key is to start by reminding yourself of your greatness. That’s right! Spend some time focusing on your strengths, what you are good at, and what you have achieved in the past.

When you start thinking about your best qualities and past victories, your self-esteem goes up, you feel encouraged, motivated and capable of great results.

Here are a few questions to think about:

What are your Awesome Accomplishments?

Focus on all the incredible things you have achieved so far. This could be awards in school or awesome grades if you are a kid. It could be a promotion at work or a project you pushed through to completion.

What fitness achievements have you had? What progress have you made that you are possibly taking for granted?

When you remind yourself of your past greatness, your confidence will go up!

What’s cool about you?

Your biggest asset is your personality. Everyone has positive traits

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and skills that make them unique and different. What are some of yours? Are you a neat person? Do you like to read? Are you a good friend? A good listener? Are you patient and kind?

Take a moment and think about all your cool qualities. I’ll bet there are a lot!

What are your strengths?

There is a myth that to be your best and move to the next level, you have to work on your weaknesses. That is totally untrue! We aren’t good at our weaknesses, and they are no fun to work on.

Instead, identify your strengths and unique abilities. Everyone has things they are good at!

Are you disciplined and punctual? Are you a good planner? Are you good at managing money? Sales and marketing? Are you encouraging with other people?

Kids: Are you a good test taker? Is your homework neat and organized? Are you good at sports?

Focusing on your strengths will make the journey to achievement much faster and more fun.

These exercises are designed to get you to realize you have GREATNESS in you already! Most of the time, people focus on what they aren’t good at and their shortcomings. Instead, focus on the awesomeness in you – it’s there! Go out and celebrate it! Y Master Shihan Craig Haley is the Seventh Degree Black Belt instructor at Elite Force Martial Arts, eliteforcemartialarts.com.

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Legal Matters

Florida Trust also Works for Out of State Property

BY MARTIN ZEVIN, ATTORNEY MANY OF MY SNOWBIRD CLIENTS OWN A HOME IN FLORIDA AND ANOTHER STATE. SOME OF THEM HAVE THEIR HOMESTEAD IN FLORIDA; OTHERS declare their legal residence in another state.

In either case, a Florida revocable living trust is very useful to avoid probate in both states. If you are a Florida resident, you can own your homestead property via a revocable living trust without losing your homestead exemption. In addition, you are eliminating the need for probate when you pass away. You can also transfer real estate owned in any other state to your Florida trust. Generally, a Florida lawyer will prepare the revocable living trust and quit claim deed to transfer the Florida property into the trust. If you are a Florida resident, the lawyer will also prepare a new Florida last will and testament called a pourover will. This provides for the transfer to your trust upon your death of any other assets not in the trust or which do not have beneficiaries already designated. It is a security blanket to cover any assets payable to your estate. For example, if you were to be killed in a car accident due to the negligence of another driver, your personal representative would be able to settle your estate’s claim and “pourover” the proceeds into your trust.

If you are not a Florida resident, you can still create a Florida revocable living trust and execute a quit claim deed to put your Florida property into the trust. Your last will and testament will be done by a lawyer in the state in which you have your legal residence. In addition, that lawyer can prepare a deed to transfer the out of state property into the Florida trust.

For Canadian citizens, there are possible tax aspects to be considered before you create a Florida trust. These should be discussed with your Canadian accountant or tax attorney. In general, you will have to weigh the tax consequences versus the money and time that your heirs would save by avoiding probate in Florida.

Another favorable factor in creating a revocable living trust is that you can always amend the trust

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without having to change the deed. In addition, once you create the trust, you can always buy new properties in any state in the name of the trust.

The revocable living trust is recommended by most lawyers over a deed which includes names of other persons, either as joint tenants, tenants in common or a life estate deed. Once another person’s name is on a deed, there are potential risks to you and your property. These include the possibility that the other person may undergo a divorce, bankruptcy, have a judgment against that person, or die before you or with you in a common accident. It may also affect your homestead exemption. All of these risks should be discussed with your attorney before deciding to put someone else’s name on your deed. By contrast, the revocable living trust eliminates those risks, since no other name is on the deed. You simply transfer it from yourself to yourself as trustee of your trust. Y Martin Zevin is available to discuss wills, trusts, estates or probate, and is available for free consultation regarding personal injury claims or car insurance coverage. For more information call 954-569-4878 or visit martinzevinpa.com.

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Get Psyched

It’s Complicated

IN SEARCH OF A RELATIONSHIP

BY DR. JILL SELBACH RELATIONSHIP STATUS IS ONE OF THE THINGS PEOPLE HAVE LISTED ON THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES. THIS IS A SORT OF STATUS SYMBOL. WE HAVE MANY ONLINE DATING SITES for people to try to find a distraction, companion or mate. The huge pool of applicants in, and of itself, can make deciding who could be a good match a difficult task. In these situations we don’t make careful decisions; we are likely to make different judgments about people online than we do in person. Choosing the right person is difficult. Anyone knows this when we look at the divorce rate, or observe people in our community, our friends and family. Many people would say that attraction and love are the most important things for choosing a partner. However, over time, physical appearance and attraction may change. The couples with the most satisfaction are those who have emotionally stable partners who tend to be agreeable.

This should be no shock. Who wouldn’t choose to be around someone who is agreeable and pleasant versus someone who is negative and difficult. In choosing a partner, we need to know and like ourselves.

Choosing the right partner, like any other big commitment, is about doing the research. It is important to learn what you need in a partner; in a relationship.

Thinking about life and its challenges, and what type of person will be a comfort, an aide and capable of coping with these situations. It is easy to be pleasant and cooperative when things are going well, similar to the beginning of relationships. But, when times are tough is when our most negative characteristics lose their camouflage.

The other interesting phenomenon I see in my practice is that people have unrealistic expectations of people and what marriage is. These are beliefs that seem to be influenced by Disney Princess movies. The reality is that life looks more like “Meet the Fockers.”

Many people, even young people, get into relationships or stay in them because they fear being alone or fear the unknown. Don’t write people off because you think, “they aren’t your type.” We’ve all experienced a poor first impression and then the person really “grows” on us after getting to know them better. Another mistake people make is diving into a relationship with someone because of a strong connection without really knowing who they are. The

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fantasy of the person is often much better than who we find their true self to be. Take the time to really get to know someone before choosing this person for you.

Lust is very powerful. We have the tendency to make rash decisions when the chemistry is intense. Don’t confuse this with a good fit in the long run just because the feelings are powerful. Similarly, when relationships are tumultuous, people often attribute the heightened arousal and anxiety about the relationship to love. The highs and lows, the fights, the make up, the stonewalling and then showers of attention can become an addictive cycle. This often has an impact on how people define themselves. If my partner is happy with me today then I’m a good person and I can have a good day. If my partner is angry with me and tells me my faults I am down on myself and have a bad day.

When I listen to people talk about dating I often feel like I’m in a episode of HGTV’s House Hunters. There is a long laundry list of conditions and qualities. If you want every box checked you will certainly miss out on some good opportunities. More important than the laundry list is how you feel being around and connected to this person.

It seems to almost go without saying that we should be looking for someone who has admirable qualities and values.

Such overarching qualities are: kindness, generosity, empathy, integrity, honesty, trustworthiness and reliability. These are the longstanding things about the person. Don’t focus on the temporary conditions, (car they drive, clothes they like).

Especially in our current times it is important to feel you can be your true self around a good partner. Most of the dating profiles online are not exactly accurate. We portray ourselves as younger, more successful or more exciting than we actually are.

Lastly, think about the “deal breakers.” What can you absolutely not tolerate in a relationship or partner. Look for the red flags, poor family relationships, very few or no long standing friendships, many short lived relationships, to name just a few.

Remember, it is better to be without a partner and content with yourself than to be in a relationship that is rife with conflict or erodes who you are as a person. Y Dr. Jill Selbach is a licensed clinical psychologist. For more information visit drjillselbach.com or call 954-618-8412.

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A Fate Worse than Death

BY JIM TERLIZZI MY SECOND FAVORITE THING TO DO IN LIFE IS RENEW MY FLORIDA DRIVER’S LICENSE. MY FIRST FAVORITE IS SLIDING DOWN A RAZOR-SHARP BANISTER. If you need to renew your license, be afraid — be very afraid.

The horror stories about the ordeal are all true. “Jason and the Argonauts” had it easy in their quest to obtain the “Golden Fleece” compared to getting a license with a golden star in the corner.

Having been warned about long lines at the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) offices, I attempted to call for an appointment. I gave up after making 32 calls per day for 17 days, during which I got 502 busy signals and 42 disconnects. (Check the math later if you must.)

My next move was to make an appointment via the internet.

After wading through the 64 pages of instructions, I came to learn that the next available appointment is March 14, 2056. Since that seemed like a rather long wait, I realized I’d just earned the dreaded designation — “a walk in.”

While searching for the nearest DMV office I made a stunning discovery. The state bureaucrats had found a way to strategically close DMV offices so that no matter where you live in Florida you have to drive 200 miles to get to one.

Worse yet, they don’t all offer the same services. Some offer licenses. Some provide titles. Others issue tags. Where you get what depends on your height, weight and eye color.

The bureaucrats also pulled off another unbelievable feat.

On the day you decide to drive to the DMV office they turn every traffic light red five seconds before you reach it. This is conditioning for the aggravation yet to come. How they know is a mystery. Maybe they converse with “Siri.”

When finally I arrived at the DMV office, the line was so long I thought someone was giving away smart phones. Not so.

After standing in line for hours we were greeted by a DMV employee, known as the “chair director.” She announced: “Anyone here for reinstatement follow me inside.” Not knowing or caring what that meant, I followed her into the office.

I was heartened to see 247 intake stations, until I realized that 245 of the employees were on their six-hour coffee break.

The “chair director” then went into action. She ordered us to sit in certain chairs depending upon our height, weight and eye color.

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Most of the chairs were made of concrete, with tiny steel spikes.

Cushioned chairs were reserved for people with tattoos. I have no idea why.

Next, I was called to an intake window. Fortunately, I had all the requisite information: birth certificate, marriage certificate, school diplomas, blood test results, 73 documents containing my name and address, my hat size and a stool sample.

After passing the eye exam, I was directed to another line to get my new license issued. Turned out I was in the wrong line. I was redirected to the queue for people with hazel eyes.

Finally, I was handed the prize — my new license. However, the euphoria was short-lived. My bladder was screaming for relief, but the two bathrooms each bore a sign “out of order.”

Desperate, I went into the bathroom despite the sign. That’s when I learned the lavatories had been commandeered by tattoo artists who were inking people who wanted to sit in the cushioned chairs.

My new license is good for six years.

With any luck I’ll be dead before I have to renew it. Y

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Recommendations from the World’s No. 1 Romantic

BY WENDELL ABERN DEAR READERS, It is February. Valentines. Love. Gifts. Hugs.

Kisses. The whole enchilada.

Sure, you may consider yourself a true romantic. But if you dare to challenge my self-proclaimed title, you must be willing to risk being called a buffoon.

We genuine romantics don’t merely cry in movies; we sob loud enough to disturb other patrons. We also believe the good guys win and the bad guys lose; that justice always triumphs over injustice; and that the right thing always happens. We continue to believe these things, all the evidence to the contrary notwithstanding.

To us, “that glass” is three-fourths full. Always. We are, in truth, hopeless.

As the self-appointed president of HRA (Hopeless Romantics Association), I consider it my responsibility to share with you a few books and movies that we HRs treasure. You may never have even heard of some of these.

ROMANTIC BOOKS

True romantic literature has nothing to do with today’s romance novels, where the goal of every protagonist (male or female) is to get someone up to the altar or into the sack. Instead, early romanticists tapped into the inner world of emotions, emphasized individuality, and even explored the strange and the supernatural.

Romanticism, as a genre, evolved from the strappings of the Enlightenment era, with its emphasis on exquisite craftsmanship and formal style (Henry Fielding, Laurence Sterne, Daniel Defoe, et al).

To begin with, your reading bona fides must blanket all of the Nineteenth Century poets, beginning with Keats and Byron ... and must include three novels by Jane Austen, “Mill on the Floss” or “Middlemarch” by George Eliot, and Tolstoy’s “Anna Karenina.”

But have you ever even heard of George duMaurier?

His granddaughter Daphne far exceeded his fame with “Rebecca,” “My Cousin Rachel” and a host of other novels.

But what about the old man?

George duMaurier had been a cartoonist for the London Times.

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Somewhere around the turn of the 20th Century, at the age of 57, he penned “Peter Ibbetson.” I was required to read this book for a senior Lit course entitled “Romance to Realism.” My professor considered it to be the epitome of the romantic novel.

I have promised myself to not divulge entire plots in this piece, but I will titillate you with a few tidbits.

Short summary: Peter Ibbetson is born in France, gets hauled off to England when he’s twelve, and grows up British. Shortly after meeting the love of his life, he spends most of his adult life in jail. While imprisoned, he meets his true love at night ... in shared dreams.

They meet each other in their dreams!

This singular hook should satisfy any romantic, except the lazy ones who concern themselves with believability. We hopeless romantics have no use for reality.

I will mention only one other book, a 20th Century effort by English novelist James Hilton, called “Random Harvest.” This touching tale also became a wonderful movie. You’ve probably never even heard of it. In “Random Harvest,” Hilton employs a great literary tool: amnesia.

He wields it superbly.

And no, I will not give you even a glimpse of the plot.

ROMANTIC MOVIES

Mountains of them.

Professional movie critics rate movies by assessing a number of stars to them: a fair movie fetches two stars, a great movie (rare) receives four.

I use the same rating system, but I assign handkerchiefs instead of stars.

“An Affair to Remember,” of course, makes every romantic’s list as a four-hanky job. But there are other movies that most people wouldn’t dub “romantic;” others that many people may not have seen.

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You suspect something might happen between Jeff Bridges (alien from outer space) and Karen Allen (young widow from Wisconsin). But the science fiction veneer masks their growing mutual love so effectively you forget about it entirely until it blossoms gracefully and believably.

High up on all RA lists is a movie most people have never heard of, let alone seen. “Hanover Street,” with one of my favorite movie plots: an American serviceman, serving in London during World War II, meets a beautiful English woman.

This familiar set-up gets a sensitive, brittle treatment from a superb cast, featuring Harrison ford, Lesley-Anne Down and Christopher Plummer. I refuse to say anything about the plot if you watch. But get handkerchiefs ready. Or a whole box of Kleenex.

Note that I have not mentioned any musicals. A deliberate omission. Musicals are too easy to rate from an HR point of view: they all rate highly because they bring tears even when you’re laughing.

However, it would be derelict of me to not at least mention “My Fair Lady” and “A Star is Born” (Kris Kristofferson and Barbra Streisand version). All HRs weep whenever they see these movies. In fact, if you haven’t watched them at least twice, you get demoted to RR: “Rookie Romantic.”

There is one romantic sort-of-a-musical movie, however, that has long been my personal favorite: “Young at Heart,” starring Frank Sinatra and Doris Day. It doesn’t qualify as a musical because there is no dancing, no big stage musical numbers and no rip-roaring finale. What it does have is Frank Sinatra and Doris Day, both at the peak of their singing careers.

Day sings a song called, “I’m All Dressed Up To Go Dreaming,” one of Mendelssohn’s Songs Without Words.

Someone gave it words. And damned good ones, too.

Sinatra gives a heart-wrenching rendition of “It Was Just One of Those Things” that wallops the soft spot inside you — the one you don’t want anyone to know about. And those are just two of the eight or ten ballads sprinkled throughout “Young at Heart.”

I never saw a review of this movie, but I suspect no selfrespecting critic would give it more than one star. For one thing, it may be the corniest movie ever made. For another, the characters are laughable caricatures. Doris Day gives new meaning to the phrase “Goodie Two-Shoes.” Frank Sinatra is a cliché of an exploited musician. The dialog is so sophomoric you’ll swear it was written by some high school kid who flunked English. In fact, all things considered, “Young at Heart” is a ridiculous movie.

I’ve seen it eleven times. Y Cantankerously Yours, Wendell Abern Wendell Abern can be reached at dendyabern@gmail.com.

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La Dolce Vita CITY OF LIGHTHOUSE POINT 19TH ANNUAL KEEPER DAYS

Along the route at last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parade.

Photo by Joe Yerkovich

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KEEPER DAYS WEEKEND SCHEDULE

The City of Lighthouse Point is excited to continue a wonderful tradition – Lighthouse Point Keeper Days. The fun-filled weekend will take place February 8 - 10. The theme is “La Dolce Vita By the Sea: A Sweet Life in LHP.” The 2019 keepers are Bernie Conversi, Ret. Chief Dave Donzella and Rep. Chip LaMarca. Events will be taking place all weekend long, including:

Kick-Off Dinner

Enjoy dinner with your neighbors at the Annual Keeper Days Dinner where this year’s Keepers will be honored. Attire is casual cocktail (no shorts or flip-flops).

WHEN: Friday, Feb. 8: cocktails at 6pm; dinner at 7:15pm.

WHERE: Lighthouse Point Yacht Club COST: $60/pp. Purchase tickets at lhp.recdesk.com/community/home

Keeper Days 5K Race

The Second Annual Lighthouse Point Keeper Days 5K will be held on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 8am. Join friends and family to run 3.1 miles through the beautiful and scenic neighborhood of Lighthouse Point in celebration of the city and its Keepers. Registration is on a first come first serve basis.

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 9 at 8am.

WHERE: Runners and walkers will meet at the corner of East Sample Road and NE 27 Avenue.

COST: Registration is $30 for adults and $20 for kids age 12 and under. You can sign up at runsignup.com/Race/FL/ LighthousePoint/2019KeeperDays5K. Email keeperday5k@gmail.com for more information.

Keeper Days Parade

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 9 at 10am; 11am - 1pm - Fun in the park, including bounce houses and kids activities WHERE: Keeper’s Day parade will begin at the Pink Church north to Frank McDonough Park

Concert and Fireworks

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a free concert with fireworks. This year’s band will be the 807 Band.

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 9 from 6pm to 9pm WHERE: Dan Witt Park

Family Sports Day

WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 10; Registration begins at 8:30am. Sporting events take place from noon to 3pm.

WHERE: Frank McDonough Park For additional information contact Becky Lysengen at 954-784-3439.

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The Honorees This year the City of Lighthouse Point honors Bernie Conversi, recently elected State Rep. Chip LaMarca and Ret. Fire Chief David Donzella.

These keepers were selected for their service and devotion to the city, which has contributed to the “sweet life” that residents enjoy in Lighthouse Point.

RET. FIRE CHIEF

Bernie CONVERSI

Bernie Conversi is a beloved figure to many of the city’s youth, as well as their parents, having served as the athletic supervisor of Lighthouse Point’s Recreation Department for 25 years, until he retired in May 2017. His duties included evaluating the skills of each child participating in the city’s sports programs and putting together teams based on those skills. He also selected the coaches, and for all but the last two years, did the officiating for every sport except soccer.

He oversaw – and kept score at – all the games, which in baseball season meant up to 16 games a week, Monday through Saturday. Conversi is still greeted with a smile and a hug by children who participated in the sports programs and are now in their 30s.

David DONZELLA

Photo by Joe Yerkovich

STATE REP.

Chip LAMARCA

Former Lighthouse Point Fire Chief David Donzella served the city from 2006 until October 2017, when he retired. He joined the fire department as assistant fire chief, and was appointed fire chief in 2007.

Under his leadership, the fire department achieved an ISO Class 2 rating, which is held by only 3 percent of fire departments in the country. For years, Donzella advocated the importance of building a new fire station that could withstand a Category 5 hurricane, and he was instrumental in getting the dialogue started among city officials. The new fire station will finally become a reality with funding from the bond issue that Lighthouse Point voters approved last November. Prior to working in Lighthouse Point, Donzella worked in the Pembroke Pines Fire Department for 26 years, first as a firefighter paramedic and then as assistant fire chief.

Last November, Chip LaMarca, one of Lighthouse Point’s own, was elected to the Florida House of Representatives District 93 seat, winning more than 50 percent of the vote. LaMarca, who has lived in Lighthouse Point with his wife Eileen since 1995, got his start in the public service arena in 2002 by serving on several of the City’s boards. He was elected to a seat on the Lighthouse Point City Commission in 2005, and served two terms. In 2010, LaMarca was elected to serve as the Broward County Commissioner for District 4, which includes Lighthouse Point. Rather than seek a third term on the Broward County Commission, LaMarca decided to run for the Florida House so he could advocate for community interests at the state level.

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BY MARIE PULEO

Keeper Days 5K Run VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY IN YOUR HOMETOWN!

BY JULIE RADLAUER-DOERFLER

TOP Runners get set near Frank McDonough park to start last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race ABOVE Kristina Kassis and Georgia Underwood at the finish line. Photos by Joe Yerkovich.

The City of Lighthouse Point and the Lighthouse Point Recreation Committee are excited to host the Second annual 5K race. The event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 8:00am.

Come out and join friends and neighbors to run 3.1 miles through the Lighthouse Point community.

Last year was the inaugural year of the local 5k race and it was an exciting addition to the Keeper Days events. The proceeds from the race go toward recreational improvements in the city of Lighthouse Point. Last year the funds raised went to purchase a new batting cage, and this year the city is hoping to raise money to install the new cage.

In order for the event to be a success, the city needs local volunteers. Help is needed before the race for set up and packet pick-up; during the race helping run water stations and line the course; and after the race to help clean up.

High school volunteers will gain hours toward high school service requirements. If you are interested in volunteering please contact keeperday5k@gmail.com or call the Recreation Department at 954-784-3439.

In addition to volunteering for the event, if you are interested in running or walking in the race please register at http://runsignup.com/Race/FL/ LighthousePoint/2019KeeperDays5K Registration is on a first come, first serve basis so sign up now!

If you or someone you know would like to be a sponsor of the Second Annual Keeper Days 5K Run, please email keeperday5k@gmail.com.

Come out and support your local community while we stay healthy, enjoy our friends and neighbors and raise money for a good cause. See you there!

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CODE GREEN On Valentine’s Day last year, Code Green was called at Broward Health North. Code Green — the code called to initiate protocol for a mass casualty incident — signaled the entire hospital that a nearby tragedy was underway. The surgeons, doctors, nurses and support staff sprung to action to respond to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, the third most tragic school shooting in U.S. history. Together, the emergency room team at Broward Health North’s level two trauma center saved six lives. These are their stories.

BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT nurse Lea Ann Chidester; medical director of the emergency department, Dr. Evan Boyar; nurse Rebecca McAndrews; medical director of trauma services, Dr. Igor Nichiporenko; and hospital CEO Alice Taylor. Photographed in the emergency department at Broward Health North by Debra Todd.

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RED PHONE, CODE GREEN

On Feb. 15, 2018, Dr. Igor Nichiporenko, the chief trauma surgeon and trauma medical director at Broward Health North, exited the emergency room in the dark morning hour after midnight, adrenaline still raging after hours of emergency surgeries. He had just finished one of the most intense days ever endured in his eight years as a trauma surgeon at Broward Health North.

On his way home to Lighthouse Point to his pregnant wife, an ICU nurse who was off that day with their 4-year-old son, he stopped at the 24-hour Walgreens at the corner of Sample Road and Federal Highway.

He bought a Valentine’s bouquet of a dozen red roses wrapped in colorful plastic — the only flowers available next to the day-old newspaper stands not yet displaying the day’s headline tragedy — and returned home with a deep sense of gratitude that his wife and son lay peacefully in their beds.

“When you have to witness life and death, you appreciate your life, you appreciate what you have, more,” he said. “Every day you come home, you are blessed to have your family and your kids, and that gives you a different perspective, because earlier you saw someone losing their loved ones.”

That day, Dr. Nichiporenko had seen two families lose loved ones — the families of two victims who were both fatally injured during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting. They had been transported, along with six other victims and the shooter, to the Emergency Department at Broward Health North.

Dr. Nichiporenko was just one of a united team of surgeons, doctors, nurses and support staff that day who worked arduously to minimize the damage done by the third most tragic school shooting in U.S. history. It was the team’s professionalism, expertise and coordination, coupled with Broward North’s newly-expanded level two trauma center, that made it possible for six families to welcome home their loved ones that dark day.

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That afternoon, Dr. Evan Boyar, Broward Health North’s chairman and medical director for emergency services, was working from home, about a mile away from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. It was after 2pm and school was just letting out, so his wife had gone to pick up their two children, a 10-year-old and an 8-year-old, from elementary school.

While on the road, she noticed a lot of traffic and speeding vehicles and called her husband concerned.

Dr. Boyar, distracted by work and having seen plenty of speeding cars in the neighborhood before, thought little of her concerns and dismissed her casually, telling her he would see her when she got home. When he hung up the phone, he immediately received a call from the Chief of Coral Springs Fire Rescue.

“He said, ‘We have an active shooter, anticipate multiple victims, we don’t know the number. They’re coming to you, be ready,’” Dr. Boyar remembered.

“Simultaneously the hospital got pre-hospital information from dispatch.”

Nurse Rebecca McAndrews was the charge nurse on duty that day who took the call from dispatch in the emergency department before Code Green was called.

“We have a red phone that’s directly connected to dispatch…When that red phone rings we know it’s usually something serious that’s coming in. It rang and they said there had been a shooting at a high school. They didn’t know how many victims there were going to be, but said to expect a lot of casualties.

It’s always something shocking whenever that phone rings. We know it’s not going to be something ordinary like we deal with on a day-to-day basis.

“The first thing you think is, ‘Okay what do I have to do now?’ You have to put your feelings aside initially, so you don’t really process what it is that’s happening until after, which I think is what happened that day.

We all just kind of jumped in and figured out what we had to do next to get ready.”

Nurse Lea Ann Chidester was off that day, at home expecting a lazy afternoon. Her husband was outside

in the Florida sunshine washing his car when she flicked on the news and learned of the shooting.

She called out to her husband, a BSO firefighterparamedic, to alert him. When he asked her where the shooting was and she responded “Parkland,” he reminded her that her hospital is the closest trauma facility to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High.

“I said, ‘Oh my God, you’re right,’” she said. The realization hit her abruptly.

“Immediately I started getting my scrubs on in anticipation and then I got, as part of a management team, an alert on my phone,” she said.

Nurse Chidester drove in silence to the hospital from her home in Pompano Beach, mentally preparing herself for the unknown awaiting her.

“I remember it felt like it took me three hours to get to work because I was determined to get there,” she said.

Dr. Nichiporenko was in a monthly meeting with the hospital’s CEO, Alice Taylor, when Dr. Boyar called to tell him about the shooting.

“He said ‘We have an active shooter in Parkland High School. Expect to receive multiple casualties,

pediatric trauma with penetrating injuries….then, about two or three minutes later, Code Green was activated for the whole hospital,” Dr. Nichiporenko remembered.

Code Green is the code called at Broward North when a mass casualty incident has occurred. It activates a protocol for staff to take specific roles and positions within the hospital to prepare for, and subsequently treat, multiple trauma victims.

Coincidentally, on the 23rd of September 2016, Broward Health North had completed an active shooter Code Green drill where the team practiced taking care of multiple casualties from multiple gunshot wounds. That training prepared the hospital team for the reality of the day they were now experiencing.

At first, however, Dr. Nichiporenko said some thought it was just another drill.

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ON A MISSION TO STOP THE BLEED In the wake of the Parkland tragedy, Dr. Nichiporenko knew he wanted to do something constructive and forward-thinking to help minimize the damage of mass casualty events in the future. He started participating in Stop the Bleed, a training program that teaches citizens how to quickly stop a victim from bleeding out using a tonic and medical materials to pack a wound. The first 60 minutes after a traumatic injury — a period of time called the “Golden Hour” — are critical, said Dr. Nichiporenko. If a bystander can stop a victim from hemorrhaging, the victim is much more likely to survive.

“My personal participation with Stop the Bleed makes me feel like there is something I can do personally,” said Dr. Nichiporenko.

“Not everybody is in the position to stop or prevent this [mass casualty incidents] from happening, but at least when they happen, I can help people to know how to stop the bleed, so that more lives can be saved. This was my resolution to this problem.

“As a physician, I can actually do something about it by trying to minimize the harmful effect of this kind of violence. It can happen in the supermarket, it can happen in the

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library, it can happen in the church, it can happen in the bus station. As regular people, we aren’t politicians; We are just doctors and patients. What we can do for each other is to train ourselves how to stop the bleed.

“A good analogy is that when CPRACLS came out, we were teaching people how to do CPR to save lives.

Because of the miserable, unfortunate reality that we are in, now we teach them how to stop the bleed.”

Ideally, Dr. Nichiporenko said he’d like to ensure that every public place has an easily accessible trauma box with materials to stop bleeding alongside other life-saving materials like AEDs. He encourages public places to invest in a Stop the Bleed medical kit.

The hospital is also accepting donations of Stop the Bleed medical kits. You can order them online at bleedingcontrol.org and have them mailed to Point! Publishing at 2436 N. Federal Highway. P.O. Box #311, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064. Point!

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“The atmosphere was unreal,” he said. “If you think of the circumstances — a mass casualty. Nobody thought that this would happen in a place like Parkland. It seems to be a quiet neighborhood with great public schools. Nobody ever thought that they would have a mass casualty event in that particular area… A lot of people took the news in disbelief, like it wasn’t really happening. But because of the protocol, and because of the drills and training we do, we all did our job.”

As the hospital was springing to action in response to the Code Green announcement, Dr. Boyar was driving like a mad man, racing from his home in Parkland to the hospital following closely behind emergency rescue vehicles coming from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High that were taking the same route he drives to the hospital.

NO PERSON IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN ANOTHER PERSON…EVERYTHING WORKS TOGETHER — RADIOLOGY, BLOOD BANK, ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, EVERYONE. THAT’S THE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL RESPONSE TO AN MCI [MASS CASUALTY INCIDENT] — STAY IN YOUR LANE, AND RESPECT EVERYBODY’S DUTIES.

“It’s normally about a 20-minute drive; I probably made it in about 14 minutes,” he recalled. “I was flying.

You’re obviously thinking, and really what I was thinking was, ‘Okay, this is in my own backyard.’ So that has its own kind of implications. But they’re also coming to my hospital where I run our department, so I need to be ready. I have to make sure we take good care of everybody. And you just kind of go into this laser focus mode. And when I got here [at the hospital] we were in the midst of having our whole Code Green implemented.”

THE COMMAND CENTER

Dr. Boyar joined Dr. Nichiporenko, charge nurse McAndrews, and an entire team of other doctors,

nurses, surgeons and other personnel at the command center in the emergency department.

“That’s where it all started,” said Dr. Nichiporenko.

“We had a command center at our charge nurse desk and then we had a central command center,” said Dr. Boyar. “From the command centers, duties and responsibilities get delegated, and the key is to adhere to your duty and responsibility. If you don’t stay in your lane, that’s where confusion takes place.

“No person is more important than another person…everything works together — radiology, blood bank, environmental services, everyone. That’s the key to a successful response to an MCI [Mass Casualty Incident] — stay in your lane, and respect everybody’s duties.”

“That was one of the most positive responses that we displayed in this department here — probably from years of drill, drill, drill, drill, drill — was that once everybody had their assignment, they stayed right in their lane.”

While his staff sometimes dislikes the drills, considering them “monotonous,” Dr. Boyar said that that day, everyone was tremendously thankful for having had the practice.

“Code Green activation requires drills, I can’t emphasize that enough,” he said. “When you get this call that this is real, this is active, you get an adrenaline surge of ‘Here we go.’ And you kind of just flip into a mode of pure focus.”

Nurse McAndrews was in charge of the command center at the nurse desk. Even before Code Green was called the ER was busy, so her first job was to get as many patients discharged, triaged or moved to make room for the incoming trauma victims.

“Then we had to make sure the trauma rooms were each set up with a trauma team of nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, ER doctors — we were making sure everyone was where they needed to be.

A number of additional medical professionals from outside the hospital also rushed in to help.

“We probably had about four or five teams assembled simultaneously,” said Dr. Boyar. “Those teams were assembled with our medical staff, our current emergency physicians here, our current trauma surgeons in[CONTINUED ON PAGE 106]

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Entrepreneurial Style Valentine’s Day is an occasion for many couples to celebrate their long-lasting love. When a married couple also manages to run a successful company together, it inspires the question: How do they make it work? Four couples who double as entrepreneurial teams share their insights into the challenges and benefits of running a business with a spouse.

Do you have defined roles in your business that play to each other’s strengths and skill sets?

Yes, absolutely! When it comes to accounting, equipment repairs and dealing with business reps from the companies we work with, Jared is your guy. Anything dealing with HR, practice management, marketing and office systems, I am the one to go to.

How do you resolve conflicts that arise when there are differences in each other’s approach?

It’s always important to try to see things from the other’s perspective. When you examine a conflict objectively, instead of looking at it as a personal attack, it is always most effective way to come to a resolution.

Drs. Jared and Catherine Young Bright Young Smiles Married since: 2010 How long have you been co-business partners?

My husband Jared bought the existing 40-year-old pediatric dental practice from Dr. Bob Stevens in 2012 and renamed it Bright Young Smiles. After much demand for a family practice by the existing patients, I decided to move from my general dentistry practice in Delray Beach to join forces with Jared in 2013.

Do you make a conscious effort to divide “work life” and “home life”?

Though the line does get crossed at times, we do try to limit the amount of “shop talk” we have at home to keep the focus on each other. We leave discussions about work conflict to a separate environment entirely, whether it be at the office or in a meeting together at a specified time and place.

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Do you regularly set aside time to do things as a couple, and alone, outside of work?

Yes! We try to do things at least once a week as just a couple and spend the weekends doing something as a family with our 3-year-old son Mason. During the week, we allow each other time to do our own hobbies and activities, whether it’s spending time with friends separately or going to the gym or yoga by ourselves. Having designated time together and alone allows us to maintain our individuality as well as our bond with one another.

What is the most challenging aspect of running a business with your spouse?

The most challenging aspect is not taking things personally and allowing the other to fall short of expectations without jumping immediately to judgment. We have to trust that we are each trying our best every day, and that is all one can really ask for.

What is most rewarding?

Seeing the fruits of our combined labor and knowing that we could not have individually achieved such a success on our own.

We can be proud of our ability to work successfully as a team, as it is something that not every couple can manage. By conquering the initial hurdles of learning to run a business together, we have become stronger both as a couple and as business partners.

Hugh and Joy Ganter

Papa Hughie’s Seafood World

Married since: 1977 How long have you been co-business partners at Papa Hughie’s Seafood World?

Joy and I have been business partners for 43 years.

Do you make a conscious effort to divide “work life” and “home life”?

In our business, or any business, it is absolutely necessary to separate business from your private life. Discussing matters totally unrelated to business when you get home will help to do that. A relaxing walk, swim in the pool or watching the sunrise at the beach can also help get thoughts of work out of your head.

Do you have defined roles in your business that play to each other’s strengths and skill sets?

From the beginning, Joy has been involved in running our retail seafood market, drawing on her organizational and people skills. Having cooked all my life, with knowledge of seafood and how to prepare it, I ended up running the restaurant portion of the business.

How do you resolve conflicts that arise when there are differences in each other’s approach?

We always attempt to respect each other’s areas of expertise. We do debate sometimes which direction we should go in, and usually come to some kind of common denominator.

Do you regularly set aside time to do things as a couple, and alone, outside of work?

We tend to spend most evenings in private with each other discussing family matters, travel and maintaining our health and home.

What is the most challenging aspect of running a business with your spouse?

Staying out of each other’s way. To avoid major conflicts, you have to really be able to communicate with each other.

What is most rewarding?

You get a much better understanding of each other by being together not just in your private life, but your business life.

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Jim and Ann Marie Dunn J.R. Dunn Jewelers Married since: 1969 How long have you been co-business partners at J.R. Dunn Jewelers?

This year we celebrate our 50-year anniversary!

Do you make a conscious effort to divide “work life” and “home life”?

To be honest, it is almost impossible because we share the same passion.

Do you have defined roles and responsibilities in your business that play to each other’s strengths and skill sets?

We each took on responsibilities closest to our hearts.

Ann Marie: My love is going to jewelry shows and finding unique pieces for our clientele. I pay particular attention to our store displays and ensure we have a balanced inventory.

Jim: I love the challenge of always coming up with new and creative ways to evolve the business, whether it’s marketing or being involved in different charities.

How do you resolve conflicts that arise when there are differences in each other’s approach?

We have one rule… whoever is most passionate wins!

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Do you regularly set aside time to do things as a couple, and alone, outside of work?

Our ever-changing business has become the heart and soul of our lives. Every now and then, we enjoy a weekend getaway to the Bahamas where Ann Marie loves collecting shells along the oceanside.

What is the most challenging aspect of running a business with your spouse?

We really don’t have too many challenges. We’ve been through it together for 50 years and play off each other’s strengths in order to stay successful.

What is most rewarding?

The most rewarding part of the business is working together as a family. Thanks to our son, Sean, we have also evolved into an e-commerce business. Our designer is Ann Marie’s brother, Robert Pelliccia, who is one of the most respected jewelry designers in the industry. Robert, his wife Tammy and their son Matthew are all part of the business.

It’s not only our family, but also our clients’ families. Seeing second and third generations walk through the door for such a symbolic purchase such as an engagement ring is truly irreplaceable. Furthermore, our business over the years has become very involved in local charities such as the Boys & Girls Clubs (22 years of Dunn’s Run), the Humane Society of Broward County and military charities such as Wounded Warriors and the Naked Warrior Project, which honors fallen Navy SEALS.

Kurt and Linda Otten

Atlantic Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Married since: 1996

How long have you been co-business partners at Atlantic Rehabilitation?

We’ve been co-business partners at Atlantic Rehabilitation for 19 years. Prior to starting our own business, we worked together for five years as physical therapists..

Do you make a conscious effort to divide “work life” and “home life”?

It is very difficult to divide work life from home life. Typically, if we’re physically in the clinic, we’re working with patients. So, some aspects of our work come home with us, such as bookkeeping, ordering equipment and working on medical documents.

Do you have defined roles and responsibilities in your business that play to each other’s strengths and skill sets?

Our roles at work are very similar, in that we are both physical therapists using similar treatment techniques. Our personalities complement each other. One of us is more calm and quiet, and one of us is more bubbly and boisterous, which provides a nice balance.

How do you resolve conflicts that arise when there are differences in each other’s approach?

We try to respect each other’s views on how to handle different situations. Over the years, we have managed to resolve our conflicts in a professional manner, as we would with any of our co-workers.

Do you regularly set aside time to do things as a couple, and alone, outside of work?

We definitely make time to spend time as a couple, or with other couples with similar interests. We also have time away from each other doing activities we individually enjoy, but most activities we enjoy doing together, including nice dinners at local restaurants, exercising, boating, fishing and scuba diving.

We also reserve time for our family, especially on the weekends.

Our motto is “work hard and play hard.” This helps keep the balance of family and work.

What is the most challenging aspect of running a business with your spouse?

One of the most challenging aspects is taking time off together.

When we are both absent from the clinic, on vacation, it affects our overall caseload and additionally places extra stress and responsibilities on our co-workers, who help cover while we are gone.

What is most rewarding?

One of the most rewarding aspects of running our business together, is the pride we feel when our clients tell us they’ve had a highly satisfying experience with good results from their physical therapy treatments. We’ve also been able to meet so many amazing people from Lighthouse Point and surrounding communities. Y FEBRUARY 2019 | LIGHTHOUSE POINT

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BY RICHARD ROSSER

THIS LIGHTHOUSE POINT HOME PUSHES CONTEMPORARY DESIGN OPTIONS TO A NEW LEVEL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; INCLUDING THE FIRST EXTERIOR AIR CONDITIONED SPACE IN TOWN

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When second-generation Lighthouse Point resident and home builder Roger Zahn, Jr. said “We are finishing a house with some cool new features like the first exterior space with air conditioning,” we decided to take a look.

Sure, the house at 3155 NE 31st Avenue is contemporary, spacious and beautiful. But the modern design and unique materials used in the home make it newsworthy.

The covered terrace adjacent to the house was the first exterior space in Lighthouse Point to be approved for air conditioning. Yes, it is against city codes to install an air conditioner to cool your backyard (a highly inefficient thing to attempt). Fortunately, the space in this home has motorized screens that lower to create an enclosed space to the cool air inside.

While another screen creates shade from the sun, a third screen is available for hurricane protection but that was not installed in this home.

When I was told about the space, it sounded unique but seeing it provided a sense of how large and functional the area truly is. The clear Acrylite screens serve as clear windows for viewing the canal behind the house while enjoying the air conditioned space. The two screens cost $20,000 to $25,000 if purchased as part of a new home construction.

The other notable part of the house was the “floating” elements throughout. The staircase appears to float. The bench in the master shower was molded directly on the wall and has no visible legs. The toilets attach to the walls. Even the dishwasher is above the floor for easier access.

OPPOSITE Roger Zahn,

Jr. demonstrates the motorized screens INSET exterior view BELOW details, such as a floating shower bench, enhance the bathroom’s modern style

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Modern Touches

ABOVE The kitchen INSET The dishwasher is higher up to allow for easier access. (We are still waiting for the self-emptying dishwasher.)

PORCELAIN PAVERS can be used on pool decks, docks, and driveways. Options include: non-skid, no maintenance, no sealer, and large sizes such as 18x36 are available.

FLOATING ELEMENTS such as stair treads; bath vanity cabinets; shower benches; wall hung toilets; back-lit mirrors contribute to an airy and contemporary feel.

SYNTHETIC TURF Lighthouse Point recently approved the use of this material in place of traditional sod. Many designers and architects are mixing it in with pavers, on roof terraces, and using as accent strips around pool decks and driveways.

SHOWER CURBS AND LINEAR DRAINS are better options than traditional tile curbs which can be tripping hazards. Instead of round or square center drains use a sleek linear drain at one end of the shower or under a floating bench.

LED LINEAR FIREPLACES are very cost

effective with sizes up to 100â&#x20AC;? long allowing you to enjoy the ambiance with or without the heat unlike gas fireplaces.

PORCELAIN SLABS are now being used for counter tops, backsplashes and shower walls. This material is lighter weight and much less expensive than marble or granite..

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COMPOSITE WOODS allow homeowners to avoid the maintenance and expense of traditional wood. Composite materials are now being used for almost all exterior products such as docks, decks, shutters, brackets and balcony railings.

PIVOT DOORS which are impact rated and made from aluminum with a faux wood grain are now available in a pivot design.

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Dining OUT IN THE NORTH BROWARD BEACHES

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

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

Le Bistro. FRENCH • BISTRO Professional chef, Andy Trousdale

serves up both classics and inventive new dishes at this little neighborhood gem. Fresh and local produce is always used and vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free menu items are available. The restaurant also offers cooking classes. 4626 N. Federal Highway, 954-946-9240 $$$

Legends. AMERICAN Burgers, dogs, wings, sandwiches and

salads plus a few entrées. Burgers and dogs range from the traditional to the inventive including one with cheddar, horseradish aioli and fried onions. Or try one of the many sandwiches such as the grilled cheese with three kinds of cheese, bacon and arugula on grilled sourdough. 3128 N Federal Highway, 754-220-8932 $$

The Nauti Dawg Marina Café. AMERICAN Nestled in at the

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

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

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

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

Pampa Gaucho Churrascaria. BRAZILIAN Traditional

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

Papa’s Raw Bar. SUSHI • SEAFOOD Situated next door to their

parent restaurant Seafood World, Papa’s indeed seems like the hip child of an established restaurant. While the fresh food is the real star, the Keys-inspired décor certainly accounts for part of their charm. The menu goes way beyond typical raw bar offerings with inventive tacos and sliders. Papa’s also offers a wide array of sushi and sashimi. And to wash it all down, they have about a zillion craft beer options and a good wine list too. 4610 N. Federal Highway, 754-307-5034 $$

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Red Lotus. THAI Red Lotus serves all of your favorite Thai

dishes from pad Thai to red and green curries and more.

Start with the dumplings—the pasta is delicate and they are packed with flavor. 4460 N Federal Highway, 954-933-7163

Rocca Trattoria. ITALIAN A small and intimate neighborhood place. Watch owner and chef Lucy prepare your favorite dishes in the open kitchen. 2014 E Sample Road, 954-876-1733

Seafood World Market & Restaurant. SEAFOOD They offer

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

DEERFIELD BEACH Amante’s. ITALIAN Close to the International Fishing Pier, steps from the sand, stands Amante’s Italian Cuisine (and Bob’s Pizza). You choose from a fantastic, casual family pizza experience to an elegant dinner and everything in between.

Amante’s is usually bustling: filled with locals and visiting guests there for a sumptuous, after-beach meal or pizza. The menu has all the Italian favorite pasta dishes, meat entrées and daily chef specialties. Everything is very well prepared.

2076 NE Second St., 954-426-1030 $$

Antonio’s. ITALIAN For 56 years Antonio’s has been serving authentic Italian cuisine. They’ve got all the classics with a few out of the ordinary dishes too. We were positively swooning over the chicken marsala. In the mood for pizza? They’ve got that too. Dine in or take out with delivery and catering available. Located in the Cove Shopping Center. 1636 SE Third Court, 954-427-4871 $$ Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • BRAZILIAN This

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

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

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

$$

Café Med. ITALIAN Authentic Italian restaurant right on the ocean with an Italian chef from Rome. Excellent service, coupled with carefully prepared dishes just across from the ocean always provides for a lovely dinner. Live music nightly.

Breakfast and dinner available daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596-5840 $$$ 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

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

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Nauti Dawg $ Surf & Turf

99 Special For Two STARTING AT 4PM

corn tortilla topped with melted cheese. See, we told you it’s not ordinary. 301 SE 15th Terrace, 954-570-6101 $$

Chanson at the Royal Blues Hotel. SEAFOOD • SEASONAL

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

Prime Rib Entrée and Au Jus, Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus TO SHARE...

A bottle of champagne Lobster Avocado Stack Appetizer Crème Brule’e Cheesecake

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

Kevin’s. SUSHI • THAI The juxtaposition of the outside (a strip mall) — to the inside which is a lovely atmosphere is quite surprising. Kevin’s serves high quality fare for the sushi enthusiast. Very friendly staff serving a lot of regulars. 706 S. Federal Highway, 954-418-3939 $$ Little Havana. CUBAN Little Havana has fantastic lunch spe-

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

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

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

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

the pier with gluten free options available. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-428-2539 $$$

Patio Bar & Grill. AMERICAN Everything is freshly prepared

and served just steps away from the beach. Live music nightly. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596-8618 $$

Phat Boy Sushi. ASIAN There’s more than just sushi at Phat

Boy. The restaurant offers a variety of soups and ramen noodle dishes along with skewers and grilled options 949 S. Federal Highway

Rattlesnake Jake’s. TEX MEX Dive bar close to the beach with live music and plenty of menu items to choose from. 2060 NE Second St., 954-421-4481 $$ Taj Indian Restaurant. INDIAN We have two words for you:

lamb korma. This classic Indian dish varies from restaurant to restaurant, and while we don’t have their recipe, we can tell you it’s juicy leg of lamb cooked in a rich cream sauce with raisins and cashews. 201 SE 15th Terrace, 954-304-7032 $$

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a i p m y l O e m a l F DINER 80 SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA

BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER

954.480.8402 954.480.8402 Monday-Saturday 7am-10pm 7 Days • 5:30am to 10:00pm Sunday 7am-3pm

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Dining Out Tijuana Taxi Co. MEXICAN Perhaps it’s the all day happy hour (Mon.-Fri., 11am-7pm) with $5 El Jimador margaritas, but as soon as you enter, the weight of the day lifts off your shoulders. The atmosphere is friendly and fun all around.

There is outdoor patio seating available and a large U-shaped bar inside. The portions are generous — certainly enough for a doggie bag. We loved the spicy shrimp tacos — soft flour tortillas filled with Cajun-grilled shrimp in a spicy chile lime sauce, topped with cilantro slaw, avocado and pico de gallo.

The menu has a lot more than tacos — there’s all the Mexican favorites plus burgers, sandwiches, steaks and more. And for the little ones there is kids night on Sunday: kids eat for 99 cents from the $4.99 kids menu. 1015 S. Federal Highway, 954708-2775 $ The Tipperary Pub. IRISH • AMERICAN A classic neighborhood pub — where if you go often enough, everyone will indeed know your name. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Try a red eye — half tomato juice, half beer. 1540 SE Third St., 954-421-9769 $ Two George’s. SEAFOOD An intracoastal hot spot with live

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

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

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

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The Beach Grille. AMERICAN Delicious eats near the beach with the capability to order online. 3414 Atlantic Blvd., 954946-6000 $ Bella Roma Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria. ITALIAN • PIZZA

Tasty dishes, large portions and delivery is available. 40 SW 15th St., 954-784-3696 $$

Brew Fish. BAR AND GRILL Dine outside in the tiki hut overlooking a canal right in Pompano Beach. Comprehensive menu and attentive staff. 200 E. McNab Rd., 954-440-3347 $$ Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar. CARIBBEAN Since they opened their doors in 1990, Calypso has been a local favorite. This gem of a restaurant is known for their fresh, wild caught fish, Bahamian conch dishes, Jamaican jerk and American favorites too all served with an island flair. On any given day, look around and you’ll see fellow diners devouring their house special cutter (sandwich)—sautéed shrimp with garlic butter, mushrooms and cheddar all stuffed into a hollowed out kaiser roll. Check out the special board for a variety of locally caught fish with everything from grouper to snapper to wahoo among others. Plenty of land lubber options are also available including filet mignon. For island comfort food, don’t miss one of their curries or rotis. Fresh oysters and clams are also available. Wash it all down with a draft beer, a glass of wine or choose from over 40 different bottled beers.

So if you are in search of high-quality ingredients, inventive cooking and a very welcoming staff, head over to Calypso. 460 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-1633 $$ Casareccio Trattoria Italiana. ITALIAN Wow! What a find.

This small but impressive Italian eatery will impress you.

We can’t really tell you what to try because the menu changes daily. However, we are willing to bet you will fall in love with this place which feels like it just plopped into Pompano

straight from the hills of Tuscany. 1386 S Federal Highway, 954-998-3642 $$$

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

Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN Sprechen sie Deutsch? You

a small seafood town. This is truly one of those best kept secrets. With only a handful of tables, we’re selfishly hoping not too many people get in on this gem in Pompano Beach. 2862 NE 17th Ave., 954-586-4105 $$

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

2209 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-7565 $$

Chef Dee’s. SUSHI • SEAFOOD A small neighborhood place

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

The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options galore, from bar seating to lounge seating and good old-fashioned casual dining seating. 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-2056977 $

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

ian fare at this family owned and operated establishment, serving everything from pasta to gourmet specialties like Chicken Gianni’s and fresh seafood. Pair your dish with a bottle of wine or cocktail from their full bar. They also offer daily lunch specials Monday – Friday starting at $9.95. Don’t skip the romaine salad with the blue cheese. 1601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-1733 $$

with plenty of charm. Impressive sushi rolls and a varied menu with something for everyone. 3919 N. Federal Highway., 954-582-4444

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

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

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Fresh local fish, ocean dishes and seafood salads.

Dining Out J Mark’s. AMERICAN A relaxing, modern restaurant and bar

with food and service to match. 1490 NE 23rd St., 954-782-7000

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Kings Head British Pub Pompano Beach. PUB Fish and

chips, bangers and mash, savory pies and other British classics are all made on premises. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 754-2228671 $$

La Veranda. ITALIAN The atmosphere is elegant, yet comfortable and warm. Inside or out, one can enjoy a truly special evening in the Tuscany-inspired surroundings. Be it drinks from their full bar, a bottle from the copious wine selection or naturally the Italian food, everything is served perfectly. Expect to be delighted. There is a big selection of pasta, entrées and traditional dishes, with new favorites to be discovered that the wait staff will happily explain. You can taste the love in their homemade scrumptious desserts. If you’re looking to celebrate or simply treat yourself to an evening of superior dining, La Veranda is an excellent choice. Reservations are suggested. 2121 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-7390 $$$ McCoy’s Oceanfront. AMERICAN Located at the beautiful

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

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

Mediterraneo Cucina Siciliana. ITALIAN True Sicilian food served for dinner only. Closed on Mondays. 420 N. Federal Highway, 754-222-9174 $$ Miami Masala. INDIAN Enjoy classic Indian dishes as well as a few more inventive ones with an Indian twist. The stuffed Hungarian peppers appetizer, while not being a classic Indian dish, had all the flavors fans of the cuisine crave. Great service by a friendly staff. Try the Indian crepe — crazy good.

900 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-31791371 $$ Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Beach front dining at the

Beachcomber Resort — go for the view. 1200 S. Ocean Blvd.

954-941-7830 $$$

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

125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-941-2499 $ Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant. SANDWICHES • WINGS

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

Seaside Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Enjoy a view of the Atlan-

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

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

pano Beach border serving expertly prepared Italian food with quite a bit of a flare. In other words — not like mom used to make…this is way, way better. (No offense to mom.) A perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or a romantic dinner for two. 6241 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954 3510505 $$$

Shishka Lebanese Grill. MIDDLE EASTERN It’s not easy to

make a good falafel (chick peas, fava beans garlic and cilantro seasoned and deep fried, served with tahini sauce) but the ones at Shishka are worth every single calorie. There are plenty of other choices too from the classic hummus to baba ghanouj to chicken and meat shawarma. 1901 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-2999 $$

Spanx the Hog BBQ. BARBECUE Using only natural ingredients, dine in, take out, or order custom catering. 147 S. Cypress Road. 954-590-8342 $

Sunset Catch. ITALIAN • SEAFOOD Fresh seafood served daily, and they even have their very own “wine doctor.” 101 N. Riverside Drive, 954-545-0901 $$ Table 2201. MEDITERRANEAN • SEAFOOD Everything at Table 2201 is made on the premises — even the desserts. 2201 E. Atlantic Blvd., 718-600-2236 $$

Talay Thai. THAI • JAPANESE A small and cozy place with delivery and carry out. 2233 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-941-1123 $$ Umberto’s of Long Island. ITALIAN • PIZZA When a pizza is

named Grandma’s Pizza — you must order it. And trust us, you won’t regret it. There is family tradition baked into every bite. 2780 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-784-7110 $$

Valentino’s Italian Cuisine. ITALIAN • PIZZA An abundance of Italian fare served for lunch or dinner. If you can’t make it over to dine in, fret not, they offer free delivery. 427 S. Federal Highway, 954-545-4881 $$

Yakuza. JAPANESE • THAI The contemporary Asian décor is a feast for the eyes: warm, inviting and totally unique. The attentive servers address each table with personal concern. Central to the dining room is a large classic sushi bar, displaying the fresh fish offerings. But sushi is only part of their menu. Yakuza has a brilliant selection of Japanese and Thai specialties. We were impressed by the freshness and variety of tastes offered. Modern is a fair descriptor as Yakuza offers unique approaches to traditional Japanese and Thai fare, making them new, unique. Try their specials. 2515 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-951-6077 $$ Zuccarelli. ITALIAN • PIZZA This place is more than just a pizza joint. From eggplant Parmesan to shrimp fra diavolo, you will leave quite satisfied. The portions are generous and come with a fresh house salad. Bring your breath mints because their warm garlic rolls are on point. 1340 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-1261 $$

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Dining Out Mrs. Kossenfloffer’s Savory Morning Muffins Sometimes I want a muffin but I don’t necessarily want something so sweet. But, I sort of want a hint of sweetness. In these instances, my husband accuses me of muffin-indecision. The good part is that my muffin affliction gave rise to these breakfast babies. They’re tender, cheesy and earthy with little bursts of sweetness thanks to those figs.

Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN With three locations, they must be doing something right. 3128 N Federal Highway, 754-220-8932 Red Fox Diner. DINER Treat yourself to one of the daily specials at the Red Fox and you just may think that you aren’t at a diner at all — but a bonafide restaurant. But if you are in the mood for some comforting diner food, Red Fox never disappoints. Breakfast and lunch served daily. 2041 NE 36th St., (Sample Road) 954-783-7714 Packy’s Sports Pub. SPORTS BAR If you are looking for a

local spot to watch the game, Packy’s always seems to pack them in. 4480 N. Federal Highway, 954-657-8423

POMPANO BEACH Fast & Casual Cafe Brie. SANDWICHES • SALADS A little gem of a place that

serves fantastic sandwiches, salads, quiche and desserts.

2765 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-532-7800

Cafe Roma. ITALIAN CAFÉ Serving classic cappuccino or

espresso along with a plethora of Italian panini and desserts.

Cannoli anyone? 1915 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-366-4346

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

They are family owned and operated with a variety of espresso drinks. 2219 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-6672 Five Girls. BURGERS & PIZZA Check out this cozy, neighborhood joint. Five Girls offers all the classics you crave including burgers, hand cut fries and the owner’s favorite Philadelphia cheesesteaks. 2659 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-8889 Lighthouse Cove Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Seaside eats and happy hours. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-784-2804

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Little Italian. PIZZA Little Italian Pizza is the best kind of Italian restaurant — the kind that feels like a whole-in-thewall, but quickly grows vibrant as the large, steaming plates of homestyle Italian dishes come barreling out of the kitchen. The restaurant grinds their own sausage and bakes their own dough daily. While the small restaurant (with only about six cozy tables) doesn’t serve alcohol, they do allow BYOB (and there’s a liquor store conveniently located right next door).

Families bring in bottles of red wine to cork, creating a joyous atmosphere. The restaurant has a huge menu with stromboli, calzone, soups, salads, subs, 26 kinds of specialty pizzas, baked pasta dishes, chicken and veal entrees and all your traditional pasta dishes and desserts. 448 S. Cypress Road, 954-941-0550 Pudgies Cafe. DELI FOOD • SANDWICHES Serving breakfast and lunch daily, stop in for a burger or an omelette any time any way. 2301 NE 16th St., 954-941-1430

DEERFIELD BEACH Fast & Casual Olympia Flame. DINER With a traditionally huge diner menu, you can’t go wrong at the Olympia Flame. Friendly staff makes you feel like a regular — even if you aren’t — but you should be.

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“There wasn’t any question as to who was going to do what. It was like, ‘Okay, what do you need? Where do I need to go?’ No questions asked. Everyone just kind of fell into place. Then we got that first patient and things rapidly picked up from there.”

The patients came in groups of three or four, said Dr. Nichiporenko.

“I think the first patient that arrived was in the first 15 minutes,” he said. “There was not really time to stand and wait and think of what’s coming, or what’s not coming.

We were preparing for victims to come in and preparing to start working.

As the patients arrived, medical teams dispersed into their respective zones. In total, Broward Health North received nine patients, which included eight victims and one suspect. Of the nine patients, four patients were in non-life threatening condition, three patients were in life-threatening condition and two patients expired. Dr. Nichiporenko conducted three emergency surgeries, the last one ending just past midnight. Though he was in surgery late into the evening, the rush in the emergency department was over in just a few hours.

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Jennifer Colson, P.A. friend? What’s going on here?’” said Dr. Boyar. “At the end it was kind of like everyone just took a breath and realized it was over, and then I think it hit people.”

“It was painful to realize that it was such a tragedy,” said Dr. Nichiporenko. “We had started getting more and more information on actually how many people died at the scene of the shooting. And when it all started sinking in, people were in a state of shock.”

Dr. Boyar and CEO Taylor held a debriefing meeting in a conference room off the east wing of the ER where staff packed in and overflowed into the hallway.

“All the seats were taken,” remembered Dr. Boyar. “And it was the whole gamut of who was involved, from the CEO of the hospital to our registration personnel to our environmental services — everybody who’s involved in a Code Green was here. I think it is a very important part of a Code Green, real mass casualty incident, to be able to have the debriefing process. Some people who wanted to speak got emotional and started crying, and that’s what they needed to do. It’s comforting that the person next to you feels the same way. And as leaders, we wanted everybody to understand that they did the best they could do for our community, and should be proud of that.”

Nurse Chidester said she can’t recall exactly what people spoke about, just that “there was a lot of tears, a lot of emotion in there.”

“It was a good way for us to have a moment of quiet and express our feelings and start the process of healing,” she said.

The debrief lasted only about 20 minutes. The ER was still open, with a waiting room full of new patients.

While the ER conference room was swarmed with hospital personnel for the debriefing, the hospital cafeteria was packed with the friends and families of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High students, all agonizing and waiting for news. CEO Taylor called Imperial Point hosptial, which has a behavioral health unit, to recruit as many grief counselors and therapists to come support.

“At the end of the day, when things were winding down, I went to the cafeteria…and that was just the most tragic moment I think all day — seeing those parents, knowing that they don’t know where their kids were,” said Taylor.

Seeing the parents and families was also the most difficult part of the day for Dr. Boyar.

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“The whole hospital worked like a well-oiled machine,” said Dr. Boyar.

The closeness of hospital staff was a major factor in the hospital’s ability to respond well, Dr. Nichiporenko said.

“It’s been always a pride of this hospital that we have a very low turnover of people who work here — we have the same physicians, same nurses, who work here for years and years,” he said. “And that’s probably very unique for our hospital. Besides people knowing each other and feeling comfortable working with each other, I think the main determining factor – why we did so well – is that we are a level two trauma center. Being a trauma center gives us enough experience, enough knowledge, enough resources, to deal with these kinds of issues in an efficient manner.”

The new emergency department at Broward Health North, which underwent a $26 million expansion in 2016, also aided in the hospital’s ability to act efficiently, Dr. Nichiporenko said.

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“I’m so grateful to be here, and it wouldn’t be possible without those officers and first responders and these amazing doctors,” she said.

“That day everybody realized how close the community was, and how close people were in that emergency room,” said Dr. Nichiporenko, Maddy’s trauma surgeon.

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This month our resident chef Mrs. Kossenfloffer whipped up some excellent recipes including: Cajun fusilli with shrimp and andouille sausage; broiled grapefruit with brown sugar topped with a trio of candied bacon, pineapple and jalapeño; a honey mustard salmon bowl with brown rice, edamame, roasted tomatoes and corn; cheddar, fig and sage muffins and more. You can see Mrs. Kossenfloffer’s foxy food photos by visiting pointpubs.com/extra

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