Pompano! Magazine January 2018

JANUARY 2018

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If You Build It, They Will Come

Big plans for a brand new pier on Pompano Beach are attracting top-notch restaurants and retail businesses to the area, making Pompano Beach a hot destination for visitors and locals alike. Read the story to see what’s coming to your town.

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Ric Green is a Pompano Beach native who made good by not leaving home. As President of The Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce, he is a tireless advocate for the local business community.

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Broward’s Own Survivor

For years, Dr. Mike Zahalsky has dreamed of being a contestant on the hit reality show “Survivor,” which airs on CBS. His dream has come true and, as of press time, Dr. Mike is still in the running for the million dollar prize.

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Several trips to the DMV will humble anyone.

Happenings and news around town, including: the annual nautical flea market, a beer brunch not to be missed, performances at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, concerts at the Amp, a round-up of monthly events and some local news on The Broward Education Foundation’s recent backpack donation.

Dr. Jill Selbach offers advice for how to actually keep those pesky resolutions.

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Pompano people sure know how to have fun.

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Choose Wisely ASK PEOPLE WHAT THEY THINK OF THE DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) and answers will range from “everything that’s wrong with society” to “a festering, bureaucratic abyss.” After I literally spent eight hours in one day at the DMV a few years ago, I was mistakenly under the impression I had experienced the worst this public agency had to offer.

My most recent run-in with the DMV involved procuring a learner’s permit for my daughter Zoe. Prior to her appointment, I gathered all the necessary paperwork — or so I thought. There we were at the counter, when the young man helping us said he could not find a record of Zoe passing the online test. Apparently, there can be a glitch; test scores aren’t always “passed through” to the DMV’s computer system. And so our fiasco began.

Naturally, I was annoyed. I automatically sunk into “the DMV is a ridiculous, inefficient bureaucracy” mode.

The clerk recommended Zoe use her iPhone to go online and retrieve her test confirmation number. It’s quite possible that my daughter, who happens to be a fabulously conscientious student, was the first teenager to arrive at the DMV without realizing she must actually pass a test covering her newly minted knowledge of driving rules and regulations. I never considered the clerk was unable to locate Zoe’s score because there was no score. But that is indeed what happened.

Zoe did take and pass the test right there at the DMV on my iPhone. The kind clerk volunteered to help us when she finished so we would not have to go to the back of the line.

But no, when Zoe finished, he was covering for the cashier who was at lunch. We would have to wait. After about 30 minutes, we were finally summoned back to the counter.

It was at this moment when we were informed that one out of 40 people are asked to retake the test at the DMV office. Zoe was number 40. Again, I slipped into default mode of “you people are ridiculous.”

Naturally, when she took the test a second time, she failed.

We left feeling wildly frustrated.

Zoe retook the test, passed and we headed back to the DMV. After the clerk processed our paper work and we could finally see the finish line she said “Oh, Zoe has been randomly chosen to retake the online test at our office.”

Nothing about this seemed random.

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I knew in that moment that I could not let myself slide into “obnoxious, angry mother mode.” With every last ounce of patience I could muster, I smiled. I even laughed a little.

I politely let her know that Zoe had already been randomly chosen the last time we were there. I’m not sure what magic wand she waived, but somehow she managed to save Zoe from the hassle. I was so thankful. Beyond grateful. I should bring her cookies.

It’s all too easy —even natural — in these situations to loose your cool — to become irritated. Alternatively, it’s far more difficult to stop and imagine the lives of everyone around you (particularly at the DMV).

During our second trip, I forced myself to recognize the clerk was not sitting behind her computer surreptitiously plotting against me and my daughter. She wasn’t some sort of wicked government sorcerer involved in a clandestine plot to aggravate me to the point where I would become a blithering puddle of a mother. Nope, she was just doing her job. And even if she wasn’t — who knows what the rest of her life is like.

Maybe she had a huge fight with her husband that morning or maybe she takes care of a sick parent. Maybe she has teenagers at home who drive her nuts. Or maybe not. Either way, I know we are both better off if I show her a touch more kindness than necessary.

The world is filled with glitches and irritants. There are miserable waiters and slow Wi-Fi. There are people who talk too loudly on their cell phones at Starbucks. There are bad drivers who cut you off. Sometimes there’s old chewing gum on the ground just waiting for you to step on it. And, you practically have to be Phi Beta Kappa to buy milk these days. It can all drive you crazy — if you let it. The choice is yours.

P.S. Full disclosure; I rarely take my own advice — but goodness knows, I need to.

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Nautical Flea Market

Wings of Freedom Tour

Ahoy Boaters – the 28th annual Nautical Flea Market is upon us. Explore two acres of new and used nautical gear for sale. Over 350 vendors set up in Pompano Park. From dock boxes, to anchors, boats, fishing gear, scuba fins and boat shoes, this sea-inspired flea market will have just about everything you need to enjoy boating in South Florida. Live music (including steel drums), food and drinks make the flea market a festive affair. Adult beverages will be served at the Knottie Lounge.

This year’s event is sponsored by Outboard Specialties & Suzuki Marine WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 20 from 8am-5pm and Sunday, Jan. 21 from 8am-3pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Community Park (on the west side of Federal Highway between NE 6th and NE 10th Streets.

COST: $5 per person; kids under 12 are free. No pets are permitted in the park. Parking is free.

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Come see some amazing planes and even take flight! You can fly in a B-17, B-24 or B-25. Or, for the motivated, flight training sessions on the TF-51D are available.

WHEN: Walking tours are on Friday, Jan. 19 from 2-4pm; Saturday, Jan. 20 from 9am-4pm and Sunday, Jan. 21 from 9am-4pm. Flights take place before and after tours.

WHERE: 5320 NW 20th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale COST : Tours: $15 for adults; $5 for children 12 and under • Flights: 30-minute flight on the B-17 or B-24 is $450 per person; 30-minute flight on the B-25 is $400 per person • Flight Training: 30-minute flight training on the TF-51D is $2200; 60-minute flight training on the TF-51D is $3200 Call 978-562-9182 for flight reservations.

Food Truck Round Up

Enjoy an evening of food trucks, music and drinks on the beach. Bring your blankets and folding chairs!

WHEN: Friday, Jan. 19 from 6-10pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Fishing Pier, 222 N. Pompano Beach Blvd.

Audience with an Artist “Afrique” 12

This art exhibit at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center explores cultural identity. In an increasingly socially connected and globalized world, we can no longer make assumptions about what it means to be from a specific place. Cultural identity is becoming increasingly more complex and flexible. In celebration of African American Heritage Month in February, “Afrique” spotlights artists from Africa, Haiti and Jamaica.

WHEN: The exhibit will be on display from Jan. 2 - Feb. 18. A reception with the artist will be held on Jan. 11 at 7pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd.

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PompanoPICKS Funky Buddha’s Maple Bacon Coffee Porter Festival 2018 & Hangover Brunch

What goes better together than maple syrup, bacon, coffee and beer? Funky Buddha’s award winning Maple Bacon Coffee Porter returns on Jan. 13 at the brewery’s epic beer festival, which will feature over 100 beers to taste from Florida and beyond. The morning after the festival, on Jan. 14, the brewery will host a Hangover Brunch.

If you buy your festival tickets in advance, you will be allowed the option of prepurchasing Maple Bacon Coffee Porter bottles in quantities of four or a dozen bottles. The unique porter will also be available at the festival. Any bottles left unsold will be released to the public in the tap room on Sunday, Jan. 14 and distributed throughout the state at the end of January.

WHEN: The festival is on Saturday Jan. 13 from 1-5pm; The Hangover Brunch is Jan. 14 from 11:30am to 2pm.

WHERE: Funky Buddha Brewery, 1201 NE 38th St., Oakland Park COST: Tickets to the Jan. 13 festival are: $55 for general admission; $115 for a festival ticket and a 4-pack of Maple Bacon Coffee Porter; $235 for a festival ticket and a 12-pack. The morning after Hangover Brunch on Jan. 14 is $55 per ticket. Tickets are available on EventBrite.

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Independent Filmmaking Workshop

The Historic Ali Cultural Arts, in collaboration with Alexandra Bello, is launching an independent filmmaking workshop. The Essentials of Filmmaking is a series of classes that will prepare aspiring artists to become professional cinematographers and storytellers. Classes take place on Tuesdays at 5:30pm starting on Jan. 9 for eight weeks. The program is designed for artists ages 17 and up.

WHEN: The first workshop is on Jan 9 from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Workshops continue every Tuesday for eight weeks. Next session begins March 27.

WHERE: Historic Ali Cultural Arts, 353 Martin Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: First session is free; tuition is then $50/month.

For more information and to register, visit aliarts.org.

Broward Shell Show

Thousands of beautiful and unusual sea shells from around the world will be on display and for sale.

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 13 from 10am-6pm; Sunday, Jan. 14 from 10am-4pm WHERE: Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE Sixth St., Pompano Beach COST: Free For more information, visit browardshellclub.org

WINTER CONCERT SERIES The Crests featuring Tommy Mara

Join in for a fun night of classic tunes from the ’50s and ’60s performed by Tommy Mara and the Crests. The group started as a New York R&B, doo-wop group in the late 1950s and have been making music ever since.

WHEN: Jan. 10 from 7:30- 9pm WHERE: Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE Sixth St., Pompano Beach COST: $14

The Mystics

Take a musical trip down memory lane with The Mystics, a Doo Wop and Harmony group from the ’50s.

WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 7:30-9pm WHERE: Herb Skolnick Community Center, 800 SW 36th Ave., Pompano Beach COST: $14

The Sounds of Sinatra

Enjoy the classic sounds of Frank Sinatra brought back to life by seasoned performers Gary Lawrence (piano) Jerry Shaw (drums) and David Presler (vocals).

WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 31 from 7:30-9pm WHERE: Herb Skolnick Community Center, 800 SW 36th Ave., Pompano Beach COST: $14 Call 954-786-4111 for more information

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PompanoPICKS “It’s Only a Play”

This comedy play by Terence McNally, presented by Curtain Call Playhouse, is a spoof on what it takes to make a Broadway show a hit. The cast is charismatic — a fledgling producer, his erratic leading lady, his wunderkind director, an infamous drama critic and a wide-eyed coat check attendant. The play is raucous, ridiculous and tender, reminding audiences why there’s no business like show business.

WHEN: Jan. 12 - 21, Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd.

COST: Adults $20; students $10; tickets can be purchased in advance at ccpompano.org

“Love Letters”

THE THIRD PERFORMANCE OF THE EMOTICONCERT SERIES, EXPLORES LOVE

The South Florida Chamber Ensemble will present three Tchaikovsky works about love: Romeo and Juliet, the Sleeping Beauty Waltz and the Letter Aria from Eugene Onegin. The ensemple will also present the premiere of a new work by Miami-based composer Frederic Glesser.

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 13, show: 2:00pm, doors open 1 hour before performance WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd.

COST: $20-$25; tickets can be purchased in advance at ccpompano.org

Brush & Brunch Painting Party

Every month you’ll have the opportunity to learn how to paint while enjoying a nice meal. An instructor will teach painting techniques while you dine. No experience is necessary. January’s Brush & Brunch theme will be sunflowers.

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 27 from 11am1:30pm WHERE: The Brush & Brunch party is held just west of the food court at Festival Marketplace, 2900 W. Sample Rd., Pompano Beach COST: Tickets are $16 and include lunch and painting instruction. Spots are limited so reserve yours now on EventBrite.

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G3 Tour Featuring Joe Satriani, John Petrucci (of Dream Theater)

and Phil Collen

(of Def Leppard) Joe Satriani welcomes Dream Theater’s John Petrucci and Def Leppard’s Phil Collen to his action-packed celebration of guitar wizardry known as the G3 Tour. The tour will kick off on January 11 in Seattle before landing in Pompano Beach on Feb. 1.

“G3 tours are always very exciting, challenging and a lot of fun for me,” said Satriani.

“I love any chance I get to stand on stage and play for my fans, but I especially love the crazy jolt I get when I can perform alongside other guitarists I admire. It ups my game, it ups their game, and I know our audiences always get a real kick out of the whole experience.”

WHEN: Thursday Feb. 1; Doors open at 5:30pm; Show starts at 7pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Amphitheater, 1806 NE Sixth St.

PompanoPICKS Kids Night Out Grand Opening of Pompano Beach’s School of Rock

For almost two decades School of Rock has been inspiring the world to rock on stage and in life. The school, which operates over 200 schools in nine countries, believes the best way to learn is to play music. The school takes students from the lesson room to the stage, developing both confidence and musicianship.

The school has programs designed for all ages and levels.

Come to the official grand opening bash and ribbon cutting for the Pompano Beach location of the School of Rock.

The event will feature live music, refreshments, raffles (including a guitar) and a swag giveaway.

Tour the new facility, meet the staff and try some free trial lessons.

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 20 from 11am-4pm WHERE: School of Rock, 1901 N. Federal Highway, Unit E209, Pompano Beach

Parents-enjoy a night out! Children ages 5 to 12 will have a blast playing games, making new friends, creating unique arts and crafts projects and eating pizza while under the care of dedicated recreation professionals. Space is limited, so be sure to register early.

WHEN : Friday, Jan. 26 from 6-11pm WHERE: Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE Sixth St., Pompano Beach COST: $10/ pre- registration; $20/ day of event

Vision Boards & Vinyasa

Join other inspired individuals to set some intentions for the New Year. This event will start with a Vinyasa practice led by Fern Conn, followed by a vision board workshop. All materials will be supplied, but you may bring photos or personal items to add to your board.

Refreshments will be served.

WHEN: Saturday Jan. 13 from 1-3:30pm WHERE: Hot Yoga HOMe, 2001 N. Federal Hwy #312, Pompano Beach (on the third floor of the Pompano Citi Center) COST: Members at Yoga HOMe are $35; new students are $40. Reservations must be made in advance online using the MindBody app.

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Broward Education Foundation Receives 3.1 Miles of Backpacks THIRTY-ONE GIFTS & KIDS IN NEED FOUNDATION DONATION VALUED AT MORE THAN $500,000

ABOVE Representatives from Broward Education Foundation, Thirty-One Gifts and Kids in Need Foundation at Broward Education Foundation’s Tools for Schools Broward center.

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Is it a coincidence that nearly 10,000 donated backpacks from Thirty-One Gifts laid end-to-end would stretch almost 3.1 miles? Broward Education Foundation doesn’t think so and was amazed at the generous contribution, valued at more than $500,000, to help students in need at Broward County Public Schools.

The recent donation to Broward Education Foundation’s Tools For Schools Broward Center from Thirty-One Gifts was made possible through the Kids in Need Foundation.

“There is tremendous and ongoing need for school supplies throughout the school year,” said Broward Education Foundation Executive Director Shea Ciriago. “The need grew even more as our district absorbed students affected by Hurricane Irma. With the generosity of partners like the Kids in Need Foundation and Thirty-One Gifts, we can fulfill those needs.”

Broward Education Foundation established its Tools for Schools Broward center to provide students in need with free school supplies in 2010. Teachers at Title I Broward County Public Schools shop free, twice a year, for their students and classrooms.

In partnership with Kids in Need Foundation, local businesses and community leaders, Broward Education Foundation facilitated the distribution of more than $1.5 million in essential supplies for students attending Broward County Public Schools last year.

The backpack donation was

initiated for students affected by Hurricane Irma. During the recovery period which followed, Kids In Need Foundation’s Second Responder® program worked to help communities, students and educators return to normal routines.

“We are proud to partner with Thirty-One Gifts to help restore a sense of normalcy to students in the aftermath of the hurricane by providing school supplies that they desperately need,” said Kristine Cohn, Senior Director of Development & Corporate Partnerships of Kids in Need Foundation. “We appreciate the positive impact Broward Education Foundation and its Tools for Schools Broward center impart on Broward County’s students and teachers every day.”

ABOUT BROWARD EDUCATION FOUNDATION: Established in 1983, Broward Education Foundation is a registered Florida 501(c)3 non-profit allied with Broward County Public Schools in providing support for innovative teaching to advance Pre K-12 achievement; critically needed educational supplies for Title I school students and scholarships for qualified high school seniors. Each year, Broward Education Foundation contributes more than $3 million to Broward County schools For more information, please call 754-3212030, visit browardedfoundation.org, like their Facebook page or follow them on twitter @ BrowardEdFound.

Preservation Society

Gala Dinner Be Dazzled in the Light of the Full Moon by our “Big Diamond” Friday, March 2, 2018 • 5:30 - 11 PM USCG Light Station • Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse

$111/person Includes

• Cocktails (cash bar all night long) • Dinner • Dance to a Live Band

• Silent Auction (Preview at www.hillsborolighthouse.org)

• Nighttime Lighthouse Tours (60’s, 70’s & 80’s music) • Special Tours of the Lens Room VIP Diamond Tables available for groups Seating is limited so RSVP before February 23, 2018!

https://www.greenvelope.com/event/hillsborolighthouse/rsvp Questions? Debbie Divich (786) 251-0811 media@hillsborolighthouse.org Cocktail Attire (Black & White Theme) To climb the tower, all guests must wear closed-toed shoes (no heels).

Ladies, leave your heels at home!

Parking at the Pompano Beach Parking Garage 275 Sea Breeze Way (between A1A & Pompano Beach Blvd.) with Trolley shuttle to the Lighthouse Leave the driving to us! Watch the full moon rise as we chauffeur you to the Lighthouse.

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Monthly Events Open Mic Night

Third Mondays, Jan. 15, 9pm 26 Degree Brewing hosts a monthly open mic night on the third Monday of every month from 9pm until close. All acts are welcome, from comedy to poetry, jugging and music. Drafts are $1 off during the event. 26 DEGREE BREWING is located at 2600 E. Atlantic Blvd. in Pompano Beach

Pints & Poses, Yoga & Brews

First & Third Sundays, 10am Yoga and craft beer go together like chocolate and peanut butter, chips and salsa, wine and cheese. Every first and third Sunday of the month, a yoga instructor will help you find inner peace and maximum flexibility. Afterwards, 26 Degree’s bartenders will help you find your inner thirst and maximum craft enjoyment. Class starts at 10am. Cost is $15 and includes a full hour of yoga and a beer of your choice.

26 DEGREE BREWING is located at 2600 E. Atlantic Blvd. in Pompano Beach

Yoga on the Beach

Sundays, 9-10am Juliana from Yoga4Life Studios teaches yoga beachside. By donation. POMPANO BEACH, on the patch of artificial turf near the fountains at the very east end of Atlantic Blvd., 754-307-9489

Movies on the Lawn

First Fridays, Jan. 5, 7pm Bring your lawn chair and blankets to enjoy a free movie on the Great Lawn in Pompano Beach on the first Friday of every month. January’s featured flick is “Sing,” an animated movie about a pig-owned theater and a singing competition between a mouse, timid elephant, pig, gorilla and

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punk-rock porcupine. Free. THE GREAT LAWN at the corner of

Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvds., Pompano Beach, 954-786-4111, pompanobeachfl.gov

Music Under the Stars

Second Friday, Jan. 12, 7-9pm Every second Friday of the month, bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets to The Great Lawn for some live music under the stars. The featured band for January is the Shane Duncan Band, a country tribute band.

Free. THE GREAT LAWN, corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvds., Pompano Beach, 954-786-4111, pompanobeachfl.gov

Happy Hour at the Beach

Thursdays, 5-8pm Enjoy a relaxing night at the beach with a unique twist on boring old discounted drinks! Visit any of the participating merchants for BOGO, 2-4-1’s and half price specials including food, clothing, accessories. Event also features live music each week! ATLANTIC BLVD., between A1A and Pompano Beach Blvd.

Old Town Untapped at BaCA

First Fridays, Jan. 5, 6-9pm Fun-filled event featuring beer tastings, food trucks, live music, vendors and art exhibits at Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA) and the surrounding neighborhood.

Every first Friday of the month. Free.

BACA, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach. pompanobeachfl.gov

Fresh Air with Byrd & Lyrics Lab

First & Third Wednesday, Workshop from 7-8pm, Lyrics Lab from 8-11pm Fresh Air with Byrd is a writing workshop for all levels of writers and performers held at Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA) every

first and third Wednesday of the month.

Richard “Byrd” Wilson is an award-winning poet and public speaker. Artists looking to improve their poems, songs, stories and delivery are encouraged to attend this workshop. Attendees are provided free entrance to Lyrics Lab, which follows. Lyrics Lab is an open mic night for all creatives.

Beer, wine and kombucha are served. $15/ pp for the writing workshop. $10 for Lyrics Lab. BACA, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach

Lunch with Art

Every Wednesday, 12:15 to 1:15pm Nourish your creative side! The Bailey Contemporary Arts invites you every Wednesday to bring your lunch, or grab a little nosh from the in-house café, and sit down for an hour in the galleries amongst art and artists. Each week will vary with something different — special guests, artist speakers, simple hands-on activities, or just a calm break. Free to attend. BACA, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach

Pompano Beach Green Market

Every Saturday, 9am to 1:30pm The Green Market features local food vendors, farmers, artisans and live music.

The Green Market happens every Saturday from Oct. 14 until the end of April 2018.

The Market is located at the CORNER OF ATLANTIC BLVD. AND NE FIRST AVE. There is parking on First St. and in the lot on the corner of First Ave. and Second St. For more information visit pompanohistory.com/ green_market.

Soulful Sunday and Brunch After Dark

Second Sundays, Jan. 14, 6pm Every second Sunday the Historic Ali Cultural Arts will have live music and brunch after dark. Tickets are just $5. 353 ALI CULTURAL ARTS, Hammondville Rd, Pompano Beach, akuarts.org

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Resolve and Discipline TIPS FOR KEEPING THOSE PESKY NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

BY DR. JILL SELBACH T’IS THE SEASON FOR MAKING NEW YEAR’S resolutions. My pet peeve. Who even gets through the month of January without faltering and feeling terrible about themselves? Like setting any goal, it needs to be achievable. Making small changes incrementally that add up to a sustainable lifestyle change is the way to go.

I always say to people that anything is achievable with discipline, structure and commitment. Retired Navy Seal, Jocko Willink, is the author of the book “Discipline Equals Freedom.” I’m sure plenty of people will read this title and not agree. Discipline today seems to be a dirty word. When I use this word with people they frequently say they don’t like it, and it has a negative connotation for them.

Willing talks about motivation. If we were motivated everyday, we would stick to our goals, right? He says,

wrong! We need to understand that motivation will wax and wane and that we can’t rely on motivation to carry us through to our goals. It is discipline. Discipline is making yourself do it, even when you don’t want to.

Nike was on to something with their slogan, “Just Do It.” Achieving goals isn’t easy; it is hard work. So we need to let go of the belief that it will be, or should be, easy. Some people shy away from a goal because, in comparison to others, they feel inadequate. It is important to do our personal best — not to set up unrealistic expectations

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based on someone else’s strengths.

Society today sends the message of, “If it doesn’t feel good, don’t do it.” Sometimes we need to experience discomfort, pain or anxiety to get to where we are going.

It is necessary. Our nature is to run from these negative things and seek comfort. That is what will derail us every time. We slack off just a little to be a little less uncomfortable, and then, before you know it, we are completely off track.

Fear is another factor which can take us off course or prevent us from beginning our course. Fear of failure, fear of success, fear of the unknown. The only way to quell the fear is to face it. If it doesn’t challenge us, it doesn’t change us. Stop examining the reasons not to go after your goal, stop making excuses. Instead, take action and stop thinking. I hear all kinds of excuses: I don’t have time, I can’t stick with it, It hurts too much…. these excuses keep us stuck in the same place and that is not fulfilling for most people.

It makes people feel good about themselves to continually strive for something new. It doesn’t have to be big, just something to strive for and achieve as we continually look to improve and grow. These goals could be fitness, financial, educational or family goals. Think of how to make things happen instead of looking at the barriers.

Olympic athletes definitely didn’t think about how the chances were slim-to-none to make it to the Olympics when they started out. I spent a few hours with Tyler Clary, who won the gold medal in the 200-meter backstroke in Olympic record time. In total, he won sixteen medals in major international competitions: three gold, eight silver and five bronze, spanning the Summer Olympics, the FINA World Championships, the Pan Pacific Championships and the Pan American Games. He talked about saying to himself, “Why not me?”

This is how we need to think when planning and pushing through to our goals. Y Dr. Jill Selbach is a licensed clinical psychologist. For more information visit drjillselbach.com or call 954-618-8412.

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BY DAWNE RICHARDS

IT’S RESOLUTION TIME! Resolutions aren’t my favorite; I prefer setting private, unachievable goals throughout the year, more like periodic mandates to myself.

I’m usually as successful as those making New Year’s resolutions, which is to say that my probability of success is near-zero.

According to Stanford University, almost 90 percent of Americans will eventually abandon their New Year’s resolutions. But I think I’m ready to play the resolution game, and join the winning 10 percent team.

My resolution is simple, but it comes with a convoluted backstory for another day, and you’ll never guess it. Ready? Hint: My New Year’s resolution is to decide, for good, my public persona.

Before revealing more, let’s test my resolve via Stanford’s tips: 1. Can I change this behavior overnight? Yes! 2. Are there other things in my life that need to change to support this resolution? Maybe.

3. Is this a reasonable goal? Sure.

4. Is the resolution specific? Absolutely.

5. Is there a reward I can give myself for achieving the resolution that won’t become the goal in and of itself? Yes. The decision is the reward.

Can you guess what my resolution is? I bet you can’t!

Here’s the big reveal — I will decide whether I’m ever going to actually use any of the 48 (I counted) makeup items I own.

Yes, this sounds trite. Surely, I could resolve to help end world hunger, or find any number of more noble resolutions. But those 48 (!) tubes, jars, pots and wands stare reproachfully at me every

morning. They get on my nerves. And I certainly spent more on them than the average U.S per capita spending on cosmetics (some quick math puts this at about $25; my tab is considerably higher).

Go ahead, laugh!

But bear with me, and ponder these numbers: • U.S. Annual Spending on Makeup, 2016: $8 billion* • Global Spending on Makeup in the month of December 2016: $1 billion** So, here’s the thing. I wear this makeup, on average, once a quarter. I mean to wear it every time I’m in public, but taking the time to do so just seems like time better spent doing something else — anything else, really. So, there sits all 48 items, my contribution to the beauty industry.

Here, then, is my resolution, which isn’t a resolution (or even a mandate), but a resolution to make a decision between the two following options: A. I will no longer participate in this charade and will get back an entire standing cabinet, as well as relieve myself of inestimable guilt, by tossing it all; I commit to being seen for my true self, a joyful 57-year-old grandmother with a demanding job and a full life.

B. I will embrace the charade and take 15 minutes on most days to look more like a joyful 45-year-old grandmother with a demanding job, a full life and great skin.

Wish me luck. And if you see me in public, please mention that you’re sure I chose B. Y

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WHEN THEY BUILD IT An Update on the Pompano Beachside Redevelopment

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ince 2010, the City of Pompano Beach and its Community Redevelopment Agency have been working to revitalize the beachfront that stretches from Atlantic Boulevard to just north of the Pompano Pier, an area which, over the years, had become blighted and derelict. The goal was to create pedestrian-friendly areas for residents and visitors to dine, shop and enjoy the beach. After carrying out extensive improvement projects, the city is now beginning to see its ambitious plans to transform the beachside fall into place, and more and more businesses are being attracted to the area.

At the heart of this transformation is the Pompano Beach Fishing Village, a private sector development project currently underway on a 6-acre site next to the Pompano pier. It will include two new restaurants directly on the beach. The Pompano Beach House is anticipated to open by March, and the groundbreaking of Oceanic is expected to take place this month. They will be located on the spot once occupied by Fisherman’s Wharf, which was the area’s only oceanfront restaurant, but was damaged by Hurricane Wilma in 2005, and never reopened.

“These restaurants are destined to become South Florida landmarks,” said Tim Hernandez, a principal in Pompano Pier Associates, a Delray Beach-based firm that was selected by the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency to lease and develop the commercial space in the Fishing Village.

The Fishing Village will also be home to other retailers, such as a chocolate shop, a gourmet burger restaurant and a beach goods store, all of which will be breaking ground soon. The big news came when a developer recently committed to opening a Hilton hotel on the site of what is now a large municipal parking lot. Expected to be completed in 2020, it will be the first hotel to be built in the area since 1965.

Before all this could happen, the city had to lay the groundwork, based on a Master Plan for the redevelopment of the beach area that was created in 2008. In 2013, the city completed streetscape improvements to the section of Pompano Beach Boulevard that lies between Atlantic Boulevard and NE 5th Street, north of the pier. The boulevard was narrowed, the sidewalks were broadened, the landscaping was enhanced and the

dune system along the beachfront was restored and made more resilient to the environment.

The beach pavilions and the children’s play area next to the pier were refurbished, and “The Great Lawn” – an artificial turf gathering area with an interactive splash pad – was built at the boulevard’s south end. On-street parking was also added.

The portion of Atlantic Boulevard between Federal Highway and the beach was also improved. It went from six lanes to four lanes so that two lanes would align directly with the bridge, which only has two lanes in each direction. The lane reduction also moved onstreet parking off Atlantic Boulevard and into the side streets so it wouldn’t interfere with traffic. The sidewalks were widened and nicer medians were built with more elaborate landscaping. As part of the upgrades on Atlantic

Boulevard and Pompano Beach Boulevard, utility wires were placed underground and more attractive streetlights with better light coverage for pedestrians and vehicles were installed.

In order to accommodate the redevelopment of the beachside, Fire Station 11 and the beach branch of the city’s library, which were on the site of the future Fishing Village, had to be relocated to a parcel on the Oceanside Parking Lot between A1A and North Riverside Drive.

The city also built the $21.5 million Pier Parking Garage, which is part of the Fishing Village, and is being called ‘iconic’ because of its attention-grabbing design. Completed in June 2016, the 663-space garage was the “crown jewel” in terms of setting the stage and attracting developer interest, said Horacio Danovich, the city’s capital improvement program manager.

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This beach goods megastore offers all the necessities for a day at the beach. Housed in a two-story corner building that includes a rotunda-like section with floor-to-ceiling plateglass windows, the store will sell everything from bathing suits, beach towels, suntan products and beach chairs, to T-shirts, beach sandals, resort wear and souvenirs. It will carry major brands in surfing performance gear and fashion wear, such as Quicksilver, Reef, Lost and Vans, and will stock top fishing brands like Huk, Avid and Guy Harvey.

Alvin’s Island also has its own fashion line for the beach and pool, featuring cover-ups, dresses, and women’s mixand-match swimwear.

The upper floor of the store will be dedicated to water sports equipment, including surfboards, kiteboards, boogie boards, bodyboards and stand-up paddleboards. The store plans to have a kiosk on the beach with various boards for rent, and may offer lessons. Alvin’s Island in the Pompano Beach Fishing Village is part of a Miami Beach-based chain that operates 36 “tropical department stores” in beach towns throughout the southeastern United States.

Kilwins

Anticipated opening date: End 2018.

When Don and Katy Kilwin opened their flagship store in 1947 in northern Michigan, they earned a reputation for purveying high-quality chocolate, fudge and ice cream made on site from their own recipes. Today, the company’s heritage continues in over 120 stores nationwide. The Pompano Beach Fishing Village location, owned and operated by South African-born Sean and Jody Kotzen of Pompano Beach, will offer all the traditional Kilwins confections, freshly made right in the store, in a nostalgic Americana setting.

The selection of treats includes: assorted chocolates, creamy Mackinac Island Fudge paddled and loafed on marble tables; Granny Smith apples hand-dipped in caramel that’s cooked in traditional copper kettles, hand-crafted nut brittles; pretzels dipped in milk, dark or white chocolate; and the signature Nutcracker Sweets, which combines freshly-popped corn, almonds, pecans and caramel. The store will also serve over 40 flavors of Kilwins Original Recipe ice cream, which is made in the flagship kitchen using only fresh antibiotic-free, rbST-free milk and cream from family farms. The ice cream will be served in homemade waffle cones with a choice of chocolate and caramel toppings. It will also be used to make milkshakes, sodas and floats.

The store will carry Kilwins’ handcrafted ice-cream cakes available in six varieties, as well as a number of sugar-free and no-sugar-added confections.

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The parking garage project also included the creation of two new pedestrian-friendly, intersecting streets – Pier Street and Seabreeze Way – that run through the Fishing Village. Pier Street will be used to link the Pompano pier to the Intracoastal Waterway and the city’s new water taxi service that was launched last month. To facilitate safe pedestrian crossing of A1A, the intersection of A1A and Pier Street is being redesigned, and will include relocating an existing traffic signal at the corner of NE 2nd Street, just south of the intersection.

The city plans to have the project completed by the end of 2019.

The reconstruction of the Pompano pier, which began last May, will be the last major component of the city’s beachfront redevelopment effort. The city has invested close to $70 million in the improvements, including all the planning, studies and design.

Tim Hernandez of Pompano Pier Associates estimates the new Fishing Village development will bring $40 million in private investment to the city. In addition, it is expected to stimulate significant further redevelopment on privately owned land in the immediate area, he said.

So far, there are about a handful of spaces still available for lease in the Fishing Village: a 6,100-squarefoot space with ocean views that will probably be a restaurant; a 1,300-square-foot space that might be filled with a health-food restaurant; and on the ground floor of the parking garage, four spaces for restaurant and retail use directly across the street from the future Hilton hotel.

Another city project that will complement what is happening on the beachside is the enhancement of the Atlantic Boulevard Bridge that got underway last month. In addition, a private developer is building a new waterfront dining and retail complex on South Riverside Drive, at the southeast corner of the Atlantic Boulevard Bridge.

With the city’s vision for a reinvented beach area becoming a reality, Pompano is set to become a destination that’s on everyone’s radar.

Alvin’s Island rendering courtesy of Alvin’s Island and Gonzalez Architecture Kilwins rendering courtesy of Pompano Pier Associates and Gonzalez Architecture

Alvin’s Island

Pompano Beach House Anticipated opening date: End January/beginning February 2018.

Located right on the beach, north of the Pompano Beach fishing pier, the Beach House is set to deliver casual dining in a fun atmosphere. The two-story structure, done in tropical Old Florida style, will have an openair concept offering sweeping views of the ocean, pier and Hillsboro Lighthouse. The first floor, which includes a bar area, will have “garage door” floor-to-ceiling glass windows that, when opened, disappear

into the ceiling and create the feeling of sitting on the beach.

The second floor will be a rooftop bar with a lounge feel and tiered seating to maximize the ocean views. At night, to add to the ambiance, which is inspired by surf culture, vintage and recent surf movies will be projected, without the sound, on the back wall of a live entertainment space.

The downstairs, which has 225 seats, will feature burgers,

steaks, ribs, chicken and fish cooked on a live oak woodburning grill. Everything from the salad dressings to the soups and desserts, will be made in-house from scratch. The upstairs bar, which has 125 seats, will offer lighter fare, such as flatbreads, sushi and a raw bar.

On Sundays, there will be a brunch menu and bottomless mimosas downstairs, while the upstairs will have stations for build-your-own mimosas

and omelets, plus a DJ or live music. There are plans to start Saturday morning yoga sessions on the upstairs deck and surf lessons on the beach about a month after the restaurant’s grand opening.

The Beach House is owned and operated by Brimstone Restaurant Group, which also owns Grille 401 Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale, the Piñon Grill in Boca Raton and Brimstone Woodfire Grill in Doral and Pembroke Pines.

Pompano Beach Water Taxi

Began operating in December 2017.

The long-awaited hop-on and hop-off water taxi service along the Intracoastal Waterway was launched last month. The water taxi service will run as far north as Lighthouse Point and as far south as Fort Lauderdale. It makes about 11 stops, providing connectivity to hotels, restaurants, and the future Fishing Village near the Pompano Beach pier. At the southernmost stop on the itinerary, Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale, passengers can connect to the Water Taxi of Fort Lauderdale, which goes all the way to Hollywood. Tickets to ride the Pompano Beach Water Taxi cost $20 per person, with a discounted price of $15 for Pompano Beach residents. Tickets are valid all day, and can be purchased online (pompanobeachwatertaxi.com), onboard, at the Pompano Beach Water Taxi’s office inside the Sands Harbor Resort, and at participating restaurants. The service runs seven days a week, beginning at 10am, and the last pick-up from the itinerary’s north and south endpoints is at 10pm. The water taxi and the stations are handicap accessible.

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BurgerFi

Anticipated opening date: Fourth quarter 2018.

Since opening its first location in 2011 in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, BurgerFi is one of the nation’s fastest-growing gourmet burger chains, and now has over 100 restaurants. Based in North Palm Beach, Burger Fi is known for using patties made of 100 percent certified Angus beef that comes from free-range, grass-fed cattle that are never treated with growth hormones or antibiotics. The menu offers a variety of burger toppings to choose from, as well as Vienna hot dogs, hand-cut fries, double-battered onion rings, local craft beers, wine and frozen custards.

The BurgerFi at the Pompano Beach Fishing Village will have a large open-air covered porch overlooking Pier Street and Pompano Beach Boulevard. Like all BurgerFi restaurants, it will have a sleek, modern design that reflects the company’s commitment to eco-friendly practices. Some of the sustainable elements include: eye-catching, 10-foot wide ceiling fans that consume less energy; walls paneled with Number 2 pine lumber, one of the most renewable timber sources available; red chairs made from upcycled plastic Coca-Cola bottles; large picnic tables and four-top tables made from upcycled milk jugs; and energy efficient LED lighting. In addition, the peanut oil used in the kitchen will be recycled into biodiesel fuel. The new BurgerFi will be owned by Foiled By The Burger LLC, which also owns the BurgerFi in Lighthouse Point.

Beach Bar and Grill Concept

Anticipated opening date: Early 2019.

A new outdoor beach bar with full-service, casual come-as-you-are dining will be located just south of the Pompano Beach pier. The beach bar owners will take over and renovate the building that currently houses the pier concession, and will use it as their kitchen. The existing deck will be replaced with a much larger one, and the surrounding area will be completely replanted with lush, tropical landscaping. On the new deck, there will be seating around a circular pavilion-style bar, plus tables shaded by canvas triangleshaped sun sails, accommodating a total of 150-200 guests. To set the vibe, there will also be a bandstand for live entertainment, such as acoustic music or steel drums, every evening of the week.

The bar will serve tropical cocktails, but with a modern twist. There will also be local and craft draft beer. The food menu will feature handheld items, such as sandwiches, creative tacos, hamburgers and oysters, plus fresh fish and salads.

Currently in the design phase, the name of the new beach bar hasn’t been released yet. It is owned by Raleigh, North Carolina-based LM Restaurants, the same firm that is opening the Oceanic on the north side of the pier. The owner of the pier concession will be opening an upscale sub shop on the ground floor of the Pier Parking Garage.

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Anticipated completion date: End 2018.

The Atlantic Boulevard Bridge is considered an important element in the redevelopment area, and is undergoing upgrades to make it a more attractive feature and a symbolic ‘welcome’ for visitors to the beachfront. The project, which was launched in December, will include improvements to the bridge’s north and south façades, tender house and system lighting. The concrete side barriers will be replaced with more open railings that offer pedestrians and vehicles better views of the Intracoastal. Colorful design elements will also be added, such as large tensioned sails at each end of the bridge (four total), computerized uplighting, a marine-themed mural and land-based lighting.

The plans also include a pedestrian waterfront promenade under the east side of the bridge that will connect restaurants, shops and other amenities from the south to the north. A sidewalk known as the “Trailway to the Waterway” will also be constructed. The sloped sidewalk will lead down from Atlantic Boulevard to the promenade along the Intracoastal.

The cost to complete all of the enhancements is $5 million, which will be funded by the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency.

The project will be carried out by Currie Sowards Aguila Architects, the Delray Beach firm that designed the Pompano Beach Pier Parking Garage.

The sails on the bridge will echo the canvas sails on the exterior of the parking garage. It is hoped that if the artwork on the bridge is wellreceived, it can be carried over to the 14th Street Causeway Bridge and the Hillsboro Inlet Bridge.

Work on the bridge that requires a partial lane closure will be done in the off season, and only during offpeak hours. Daily boat traffic will not be affected.

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HOW A LOCAL KID GREW UP TO BE POMPANO’S BEACH’S “CREW CHIEF” OF COMMERCE

BY DAN MACKEY

With the Chamber’s big scissors at the opening of Pompano’s Green Market

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i

f you grew up in the relatively sleepy town of Pompano Beach in the 60s and 70s, you may have gone to school with Ric Green.

These days it isn’t unusual to bump into this affable German/Irishman at more than one business meeting on any given weekday, including the Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce, of which he has been president and CEO since 2007.

He is a tireless Pompano business advocate and a man who seems to be in constant motion. He sits on the Pompano Beach Economic Development Council and is a board member of Broward County School’s Partners in Education, John Knox Village Foundation and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance. He is a founding member of the City’s Tourism Committee, served as chair of the Broward Council of Chambers of Commerce and was a member of the Pompano Beach Mayor’s Stimulus Task Force.

He’s essentially a Pompano Beach guy who made good by not leaving home.

The son of two educators, his family moved to town from Cleveland, Tennessee when he was four years old. His mom, Margaret Green, was a local teacher for 31 years. She was at the front door greeting students on the day Deerfield Beach High School opened, and a professor in the early days of Florida Atlantic University. Now 87, she lives in John Knox Village. His dad, Hal, who passed away in 1995, taught Spanish for many years at Pompano Beach High School.

Ric (short for Ulrich) graduated from Pompano Elementary, Pompano Junior High School, Pompano High School (class of 1972) and Broward Community College.

He grew up on NE 12th Avenue.

Though a child of educators, he was drawn more to the excitement of fast cars and sports. He’s now thankful he also obtained an appreciation for art and culture while vacationing abroad with his parents two months each summer from third grade through middle school. Living in Spain, Denmark, England,

“Both business and car racing are about how you use the tools you have to the best advantage.”

— RIC GREEN

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Italy and Switzerland reinforced his parents’ mantra: “Pay attention, listen and never stop learning.”

Last year he was inducted into the Broward Education Foundation Hall of Fame — not for teaching, but as a Broward public school system graduate who distinguished himself for “achievements benefiting the community.”

“As a teacher’s kid, I still can’t believe I see a granite plaque with my name on it whenever I go to a meeting at the Fort Lauderdale headquarters of the School Board,” he says humbly.

He credits Crystal, his wife of 25 years, for keeping his ego grounded amidst his latter life accolades. “She

Ric supporting clean-up of invasive plants on Pompano’s beach with the folks from FPL

let’s me be me while protecting me from being me,” he laughs.

Crystal grew up in Boca Raton and is the vice president of operations of Irvine, California-based Luxe Travel Management. When he’s not at an evening business or government

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meeting or chamber event the workaholic pair can be found toiling on computers at their home on SE Fifth Court.

Green actually first worked in the chamber offices on East Atlantic Boulevard from 1987 until 1989. He left to become director of sports development for the Broward Economic Development Council.

While working with the qualifying Miami Games of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, he got to know the media.

And he decided his hometown had to have a part of the positive economic impact of tourism.

Prior to eventually getting what he calls “the job I always wanted” as chamber president, Green was the editor of the Deerfield Beach Observer, a contributor covering high school athletics for the Miami Herald, and an automotive review columnist for New Times.

Cars are his lifelong personal passion. He was able to turn them into his “hobby job” as a public address announcer at numerous auto racing events. He’s been a voice behind the mic for the past 14 years at Homestead/Miami Speedway, calling NASCAR action and numerous other races.

The self-described “motor head” estimates that he’s announced more than 100 races across the country, in addition to handling other public address duties. He’s even driven in about a dozen races on track days.

In both business and racing he asserts that “persistence, concentration and discipline” are keys to winning.

He compares them both to chess games requiring superior strategy. “And sometimes running a business and racing a car scares the hell out of you!”

Teamwork wins races and makes businesses successful. Just watch a pit crew change a tire. He also reminds us that even drivers must be replaced in order to win a race.

“Both business and car racing are about how you use the tools you have to the best advantage,” he explains. He adds that in both you have to always be prepared for mistakes, accidents and other sudden challenges with a team executable back- up plan.

Green took the helm of the Pompano Chamber during the Great Recession in 2007. Today the local economy is strong and chamber membership has almost doubled. Non-membership sources of income have also increased, he asserts.

“I inherited a staff that hadn’t been challenged to succeed,” he recalls.

He says he has a hard working staff of six people, including full and part time employees and two independent contractors.

The Greater Pompano Beach Chamber is now widely respected as one of the best in South Florida. He attributes that to it having changed with the times and the community.

Their leader reminds them to not be complacent: “Our members are your bosses. You can’t please everybody but you always have to try.”

Green, who went to school with

former mayor and Pompano Beach City Commissioner, Randy Kester, emulates his style of government relations. As many longtime residents know, Kester’s father helped form the first Chamber of Commerce 70 years ago.

“Randy got things accomplished by engaging people not just within his city but on a county level.”

When asked what the city’s most noteworthy accomplishment has been during his decade of leadership, he answers that it’s most likely the redevelopment of Pompano “Old Town” and the beautification of Martin Luther King Boulevard because “everybody in our community should share in prosperity.”

He states that, “for every person who can work we have 1.5 jobs available and only a four percent industrial vacancy rate. “The pay grade is not there yet. But we’re working on it.”

He also cites the ongoing redevelopment of the entire pier area, the sinking of The Lady Luck and The Okinawa vessels as artificial reefs, the City Vista Apartment Residences and mixed use development downtown, and additions of new corporate headquarters, and numerous small businesses, stores and restaurants.

“I’m proud of our efforts to work together and support the city and Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency to create a

wonderful place to live, work and visit.”

He’s excited about the new viewing areas added this year for the Greater Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade and the fact that more boats than ever participated in the 55-year-old event.

During conversations he often mentions

trying to build up enthusiasm within the business community.” They immediately saw an increase in new membership.

He shares that the Lighthouse Point Chamber of Commerce may also merge with them. Green quickly points out that “folding the chambers into one wasn’t

I’m proud of our efforts to work together and support the city and Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency to create a wonderful place to live, work and visit. the innovative creation of a scuba diving haven they’re calling Shipwreck Park just offshore.

What should be the number one overall priority for the business community? It may not be surprising that the teachers’ son believes it is education. “That’s our challenge to ourselves because public education is the key to the future.”

A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats

Early this year the Margate Chamber of Commerce was brought under the wings of the Greater Pompano Chamber. With memberships and income waning nationwide, chambers consolidation is a growing trend.

“Margate has not been as financially sound in the past 10 years, so we’re

ABOVE LEFT TO RIGHT Ric at seven years old with his parents Hal and Margaret Green who were both teachers; graduation from Pompano Beach High School in 1972. Ric attended Kindergarten at Mrs. Craig’s, which was on NE First St., near NE Fifth Ave.; with his wife of 25 years Crystal in Holland last year for the Tulip Festival. With U.S. Representative Deborah Wasserman Schultz and Pompano Beach Mayor Lamar Fisher

the idea.” Margate and Lighthouse Point will continue operating independently.

“Each chamber is different,” he explains.

“The biggest challenge is to build and sustain growth without losing touch with members.”

He expects the three to focus on affordable housing, jobs and sharing cultural and art attributes such as the Margate Stage Door Theater and new Pompano Beach Cultural Center. They’ll work together to encourage consumer spending, generate new membership/ involvement and showcase member businesses.

“Since Pompano greatly improved its corridor to the sea, we’re thinking: what can we do to help Margate do that with 441? Also, Habitat For Humanity has been a success here. It could also work in Margate,” he affirms.

The kid from Pompano often says: “Life’s too short to not do what you love.”

And what could be better than doing what you love without leaving home? Y

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Dr. Mike Zahalsky, OWNER AND CHIEF SURGEON OF THE Z UROLOGY PRACTICES IN BOTH POMPANO BEACH AND CORAL SPRINGS, IS PLAYING STRONG AS A CONTESTANT ON THE 35TH SEASON OF CBS’S HIT REALITY TELEVISION SHOW “SURVIVOR.”

Dr. Mike Zahalsky (fourth from left), raises a glass after his tribe won a reward challenge on “Survivor.”

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SUR

Broward’s own

VIVOR

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Wearing rectangular black-rimmed glasses and a yellow button-up shirt under a khaki blazer on the first episode of CBS’s 35th season of “Survivor” Dr. Michael Zahalsky — or “Dr. Mike” as he goes by on the show — came off as the ultimate nerd. He stands stoically on the front of a boat, peering out at sea, his blazer blowing in the breeze, as his team of “Healers” rows a boat to their camp on a remote island in Fiji. The “Healers” are up against a team of “Heroes” and a team of “Hustlers” in this edition of the popular reality show, which tests players physical,

sunburned and starving on a diet of mostly white rice and freshly-speared fish. Personalities clash. Tears fall. Spirits are broken. But in the end, one player rises victorious. This is Dr. Mike’s fantasy.

“Winning Survivor is the biggest dream of my life,” he says in the first episode. “My wife thinks I’m crazy for doing this. My kids think I’m going to die. But, I’m going to rise to the occasion and win.”

On the show, Dr. Mike is cast as the quirky, sometimes annoying, but ultimately lovable dork. In the first

My key strategy points were, number one, to wait. I always asked myself, ‘Why am I talking?’

I feel like a lot of these people [the players] can implode on themselves…You can’t hide your personality out there. So if you are not conscientious of that, then all your annoying traits are going to come out. I mean literally, you’re living with these people for a month if you make it that far.

Jeff Probst taught me the word wait. ‘Why am I talking?’ mental, social, strategical and manipulative skills as they all compete for a million dollar prize.

Through the course of the show — which is the longest running reality television show in history — the players form alliances, backstab and blindside other players, search for hidden immunity idols under waterfalls and rocks, and compete in outlandish physical competitions involving puzzles, balance and strength, all the while

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episode, the show’s affable host Jeff Probst asks Dr. Mike what he does for a living, to which Dr. Mike replies matter-of-factly: “I’m a sex doctor.” After a chorus of laughter from the other players, Dr. Mike clarifies: “I’m a urologist. I specialize in male sexual dysfunction and infertility.”

Pompano Beach-ians can be proud; Dr. Mike, who is the chief surgeon of Pompano Beach’s Z Urology practice

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on Federal Highway, is our city’s own sex doctor.

And he’s still a contestant on the show, chiseling away at other players and gunning for his chance on the podium. As of Pompano! magazine’s print date, Dr. Mike has officially made it past the 13th episode and is competing as one of just six players left.

While he’s been at the bottom a few times, Dr. Mike keeps making comebacks and has made a few big strategic moves. In the 12th episode, Dr. Mike went so far as to throw another player’s immunity idol in the fire at tribal council, ultimately rendering

12 Tid-Bits from Dr. Mike

In honor of Pompano Beach’s own doctor and “Survivor” contestant, Pompano! magazine interviewed Dr. Mike about his strategies, thoughts and life.

Here’s what we learned about Dr. Mike:

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Dr. Mike hasn’t missed a single season of “Survivor.”

He started his practice, Z Urology (the Coral Springs location) about 12 and a half years ago and has turned it into the largest practice in Broward County. To recognize the accomplishment, the Broward County Commissioners proclaimed Oct. 10 officially Z Urology Day in Broward County.

Dr. Mike opened the Pompano Beach location of Z Urology just about six months before Season 35 of “Survivor” started casting.

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Dr. Mike has a wife (who appeared in episode 12 as a guest visitor), a son (whom he named Ethan after a player on “Survivor”) and two daughters.

her vulnerable and cast off the island. And in the first several episodes, Dr. Mike shined as a puzzle master, earning his team of Healers three consecutive wins in puzzle challenges. While he’s been a bit tactical, he’s never come across as calculating or utterly disloyal, so he’s still seemingly well-liked (which could ultimately play to his favor in the end of the game when formerly cast-off players, and later viewers of the show, get a stake in the votes). Flying slightly under the radar, he also hasn’t been seen as a huge threat, so Dr. Mike could very well go far. But as fans of the show know, anything can happen on “Survivor.”

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Dr. Mike considers himself a fan. “There are fans, super fans and super duper fans. I would consider myself a fan,” he said. “I’ve never gone back and re-watched any episodes. I can’t tell you who got out on which episode of Season 6, which is what a lot of people can do.”

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Dr. Mike believes there are a few key facets that make “Survivor” so addicting, successful and longlasting: “First is Jeff Probst. Jeff Probst, I believe, makes the show.

He is a fantastic narrator and storyteller.”

“Second is the casting — the characters. If you put 18 people that are basically similar, or 18 people who aren’t good story tellers or exciting to watch, it

would be just another challenge show on MTV. Casting is picking the right mix of people on the show each season.”

“Third, is that it’s the first challenge reality show out there.

I think what has happened — and maybe its just in my age group and demographic — is that now people who are my age and used to watch it, now watch it with their kids. It’s a show that has to do with fulfilling the American dream. Survivor is a show that you fulfill this adventure of a lifetime. It is not just stimulating because of the challenges, but it’s mentally stimulating, because it’s teaching you about different personalities…personalities and human dynamics.

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DiningOUT

BY LUPÉ AND GASPAR SOMERSET

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.

POMPANO BEACH

Aconchego Bar and Grill. BRAZILIAN A taste of Brazil in the heart of Pompano Beach. Open for lunch and dinner. 7 SE 22nd Ave., 954-782-8040. $ Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. PIZZA • WINGS You can credit this place with bringing the whole “coal-fired pizza craze” to South Florida. Pizza and chicken wings—do you need anymore? Try the cauliflower pizza—good and good for you. 1203 S. Federal Highway, 954-942-5550 $$ The Beach Grille. AMERICAN Delicious eats near the beach with the capability to order online. 3414 Atlantic Blvd., 954-946-6000 $

KEY $ Inexpensive (under $15)

Bella Roma Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria. ITALIAN • PIZZA

$$ Moderate ($17-$35)

Bobby Rubino’s. BARBECUE • AMERICAN Specials and coupons

$$$ Expensive ($35-$50) $$$$ Pricey (over $50)

Tasty dishes, large portions and delivery is available. 40 SW 15th St., 954-784-3696 $$ are posted daily and catering is available. The restaurant also has a large bar room where you can dine at the bar or booths. This place is a Pompano Beach icon. 2501 N. Federal Highway, 954-781-7550 $$

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 $$

Briny Irish Pub. IRISH • BAR FOOD At the end of East Atlantic Boulevard, steps from the ocean, is Briny’s Irish Pub. There is a large beer selection plus the regular and, dare we say, unique mixed drinks.

The kitchen offers an array of bar food as well as some classics like bangers and mash and fish-n-chips. The casual atmosphere is created by an immense array of nautical artifacts and oddities that fill every inch of the pub. Music plays constantly, often live with a dance floor if one is inclined. 3440 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-3159 $ Lunch at the Fish Shack in Pompano Beach

Bru’s Room Sports Grill. AMERICAN This spot is home to the

Seminole Club of Broward County. Wings and other bar food available. 235 S. Federal Highway, 954-785-2227 $

IN THE NORTH BROWARD BEACHES

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 $$ Carrabba’s Italian Grill. ITALIAN Open for lunch and dinner and provides gluten free options. 1299 S. Federal Highway, 954-782-2688 $$ Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN Sprechen sie Deutsch? You

don’t find many German restaurants around town. So when you’re looking for a change in your restaurant rotation, take a trip back to the old country at Checkers Old Munchen. The restaurant’s exposed wood framing is reminiscent of the German half-timbered architectural style and the walls are lined with classic German beer steins.

For a traditional German meal, try the wienerschnitzel — it’s divine a lightly breaded veal cutlet sautéed in lemon butter and topped with homemade brown gravy. The spaetzle (German noodles) are a real homemade treat and not to be missed — throw a little of that brown gravy on them and they could be a meal unto themselves. The red cabbage is both classically sweet and sour and there are other side options too including potato dumplings, potato salad and even hot potato salad. As you look around, you can’t help but get the feeling that most of the patrons are returning customers. And the next time we get a hankering for some schnitzel, we know where to go. Imbibe to your hearts content with their wide assortment of German beers.

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Chef Dee’s. SUSHI • SEAFOOD A small neighborhood place with plenty of charm. Impressive sushi rolls and a varied menu with something for everyone. 3919 N. Federal Highway., 954-582-4444

Cypress Nook. GERMAN This place has been in business for 38 years — talk about staying power. It’s open for three meals a day and there’s nothing like a little knackwurst with your eggs. 201 SE 15th St., 954-781-3464 $

Darrel & Oliver’s Cafe Maxx. INTERNATIONAL This restaurant

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

Dos Amigos. MEXICAN When you feel the hankering for a fajita, this Pompano Beach spot fits the bill. Try the margaritas too. 1308 N. Federal Highway 954-781-1955 $$

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

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DiningOUT 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 $$

Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Get green with a deal every day. 2500 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-3762 $$

The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options galore, from bar seating to lounge seating and good old-fashioned casual dining seating. 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-205-6977 $

Galuppi’s. AMERICAN What could be more entertaining than watching golfers swing and blimps ascend as you sip a drink at an outdoor bar? 1103 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-0226 $ Gianni’s Italian Restaurant. ITALIAN Enjoy traditional Italian fare at this family owned and operated establishment, serving everything from pasta to gourmet specialties like Chicken Gianni’s and fresh seafood. Pair your dish with a bottle of wine or cocktail from their full bar. They also offer daily lunch specials Monday – Friday starting at $9.95. Don’t skip the romaine salad with the blue cheese.

1601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-1733 $$ The Gyro Joint. MIDDLE EASTERN Eat in, or carry out. It’s all Greek to me. 165 S. Cypress Road, 954-946-9199 $

Houston’s. AMERICAN Enjoy this contemporary eatery for lunch or

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dinner. Outdoor bar and seating on the Intracoastal available. 2821 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-9499 $$$

J Mark’s. AMERICAN A relaxing, modern restaurant and bar with food and service to match. 1490 NE 23rd St., 954-782-7000 $$$ Kings Head British Pub Pompano Beach. PUB Fish and chips, bangers and mash, savory pies and other British classics are all made on premises. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 754-222-8671 $$

La Forketta. ITALIAN Full Italian menu with all the classics. 3003 N. Federal Highway, 754-222-8059 $$

La Rachetta at Whole Foods Market. PIZZA AND WINE BAR Get your shopping done while you take care of your appetite. Enjoy weekly deals with plenty of beers on tap and wines by the glass. For something different, try the sweet southern swine pizza — a light and crispy pizza topped with pork belly, arugula and cheese. Or try one of the plethora of meatballs — all are a satisfying treat. The truffle fries are great with anything. 2411 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-8778 $ 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 $$$

Malulo’s International Seafood. PERUVIAN • SEAFOOD South Expires 2/18/18. Participating locations only.

Extra toppings chicken, meatballs & steak substitutions, extra dipping sauces and dressings, tax and delivery additional. Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with any other coupon! Prices subject to change without notice.

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

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

Mediterraneo Cucina Siciliana. ITALIAN True Sicilian food served for dinner only. Closed on Mondays. 420 N. Federal Highway, 754-222-9174 $$ Nikki’s Orange Kitchen. CONTINENTAL Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy salads, sandwiches and entrées all with a Mediterranean influence. Organic and gluten free options available.

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dinner and take a stroll — it’s why we live here, people. 1 N. Ocean Blvd., Ste 102, 954-532-2771 $$-$$$

occasion or a romantic dinner for two. 6241 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954 351-0505 $$$

Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Beach front dining at the

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

Beachcomber Resort — go for the view. 1200 S. Ocean Blvd. 954-9417830 $$$

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 $$

Ruby’s by the Sea. ITALIAN Italian by the sea is more like it. 2608

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

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 Lo-

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

Seaside Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Enjoy a view of the Atlantic

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

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

Beach border serving expertly prepared Italian 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

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. 954590-8342 $

Sunset Catch. ITALIAN • SEAFOOD Fresh seafood served daily, and they even have their very own “wine doctor.” 101 N. Riverside Drive, 954-545-0901 $$ Table 2201. MEDITERRANEAN • SEAFOOD Everything at Table 2201 is made on the premises — even the desserts. Start with the pygros, a tower of eggplant, potatoes and ground beef topped with a cool yogurt sauce. Finish off with the Greek yogurt mousse, a lightly sweetened cloud with a hint of cocoa and a strawberry sauce to compliment. Table 2201 has a menu full of your Greek favorites without all of the hooplah. So if you are looking for a genuine Greek dinner without having to dance on tables and yell “opa” — not that there’s anything wrong with that — Table 2201 is a good choice. 2201 E. Atlantic Blvd., 718-600-2236 $$ Take Sushi. JAPANESE • SUSHI Fresh, authentic Japanese fair delivered to your door? Yes, please. 2714 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-2442 $

Talay Thai. THAI • JAPANESE A small and cozy place with delivery and carry out. 2233 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-941-1123 $$

SEASIDE AND GRILL Casual restaurant offering beachside dining, delicious seafood, flavorful steaks, & live entertainment every weekend.

Lunch and Dinner starting at 11:30am Tiki Bar featuring burgers, wings, live entertainment and craft cocktails.

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DiningOUT 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 $$

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Wings ‘N Things. WINGS • BARBECUE It doesn’t look like much from the outside but it’s worth trying it out. 150 S. Sixth St., 954-7819464 $

Yakuza. JAPANESE • THAI The contemporary Asian anchored dé-

cor 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 and their own. 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 $$

LIGHTHOUSE POINT Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille. AMERICAN Bar food and a wide array of televised sports games with a game room for kids. 2002 E. Sample Road, 954-781-6227 $ Bura. NORTHERN ITALIAN Enjoy the intimate atmosphere and friendly staff. The gnocchi are little delectable dumplings topped with tender chunks of veal in a light tomato broth. 2014 E. Sample Road, 954-597-6909 $$ Cap’s Place. SEAFOOD Lighthouse Point’s own hidden seafood joint dating back to prohibition. Take the short boat ride over to the restaurant. 2765 NE 28th Court, 954-941-0418 $$$ 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 $$$

Lito’s Turf & Surf. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Family-owned and

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

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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), 954941-0246 $$

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.

Start off with one of the towers of Van Buskirk (you’ll find a few menu items named after locals.) The bare naked lady version is a combination of spicy wahoo and tuna with tobiko and masago topped with spicy mayo and served with taro chips. 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 $$ Seafood World Market & Restaurant. SEAFOOD They offer the freshest seafood with simple ingredients. There is also a seafood market in the restaurant. 4602 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-0740 $$$

Sicilian Oven. ITALIAN • PIZZA High-top seating, casual seating

and bar seating to accompany your thin and crispy pizza. Don’t skip the Gorgonzola salad. 2486 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-4155 $

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 $$

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

COMEDY Full menu until late, early dinner specials with a full bar too.

1600 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-428-4539 $$

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 $$ Baja Cafe. MEXICAN A hometown favorite is Pepe’s spinach enchiladas with the added chicken or shrimp. It’s creamy and savory with every bite and is served with a heaping helping of refried beans and rice. 1310 N. Federal Highway, 954-596-1304 $ Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • BRAZILIAN This spot by the sea serves seafood with a touch of Brazilian flare such as the Bobo de Camarao, shrimp sautéed in coconut milk, saffron, palm oil and yucca cream baked in a cast iron skillet. 1965 NE Second St., 954-531-1290 $$ 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.

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DiningOUT 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596-5840 $$$

Casa Maya. MEXICAN Start with a margarita and it only gets better from there. This is not your typical Mexican joint — it’s better.

Try gobernador tacos: a combination of shrimp with diced poblanos, onions, tomatoes and cilantro on a crispy corn tortilla topped with melted cheese. See, we told you it’s not ordinary. 301 SE 15th Terrace, 954-570-6101 $$ Chanson at the Royal Blues Hotel. SEAFOOD • SEASONAL Chanson gives you the opportunity to eat a fine, fresh seafood meal, and then take a stroll to see the ocean from which it came. 45 NE 21st Ave., 954-857-2929. $$$$ Deer Creek Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy the club atmosphere with

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

Deerfield Beach Cafe. AMERICAN Part of the Deerfield Beach In-

Tijuana Taxi Co. MEXICAN Perhaps it’s the all day happy hour

(Mon.-Fri., 11am-7pm) with $5 El Jimador margaritas, but as soon as you enter, the weight of the day lifts off your shoulders. The atmosphere is friendly and fun all around. There is outdoor patio seating available and a large U-shaped bar inside. The portions are generous — certainly enough for a doggie bag. We loved the spicy shrimp tacos — soft flour tortillas filled with Cajun-grilled shrimp in a spicy chile lime sauce, topped with cilantro slaw, avocado and pico de gallo.

The menu has a lot more than tacos — there’s all the Mexican favorites plus burgers, sandwiches, steaks and more. And for the little ones there is kids night on Sunday: kids eat for 99 cents from the $4.99 kids menu. 1015 S. Federal Highway, 954-708-2775 $

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

ternational Fishing Pier, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to all the beachcombers. So skip the cooler and grab something here — so easy.

202 NE 21st Ave., 954-426-0500 $

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

JB’s on the Beach. SEAFOOD Glorious beach views and a private

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

glass room perfect for business or family affairs. 300 N. Ocean Way, 954-571-5220 $$$

Kevin’s. SUSHI • THAI The juxtaposition of the outside (a strip mall)

— to the inside which is a lovely atmosphere is quite surprising. Kevin’s serves high quality fare for the sushi enthusiast. Very friendly staff serving a lot of regulars. 706 S. Federal Highway, 954-418-3939 $$

La Val de Loire. FRENCH Whether it’s a night out with the family

or a romantic dinner for two, this quaint spot in the Cove Shopping Center serves classical French cuisine. 1576 SE Third Court, 954-4275354 $$$

Little Havana. CUBAN Little Havana has fantastic lunch specials and most of their dinner plates will feed two. Their masas de puerco frita and their Little Havana steak are two of the stand-out menu items, aside from their zesty chimichurri. 721 N. Federal Highway, 954427-6000 $$ Luigi Di Roma. ITALIAN Enjoy all your favorite classic Italian dish-

es served in a clubby room complete with brick arches, warm tones and lighting. 718 S. Federal Highway, 954-531-6151 $$$

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

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

Fast & Casual POMPANO BEACH Fast & Casual 5 Girls Burgers. BURGERS Burgers, better known as broads, served by women. 2659 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-8889

Alice’s Xpress Mediterranean Grill. MEDITERRANEAN Fresh-

ly made and authentic regional cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner.

103 NE Third St., 954-941-0410

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

Muddy Waters. ISLAND • AMERICAN A relaxing neighborhood place offering fresh seafood, chowders, burgers, wraps, salads and plenty of appetizers to go along with their full bar. Finish off with their pretzel crusted tequila key lime pie made in house daily. 2237 W. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-428-6577

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

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

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

pier with gluten free options available. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-4282539 $$$

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 $$

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 $$

Tamarind. SUSHI • THAI Did you get caught up in a tornado and

land in Nobu — that most famous of all sushi restaurants? Probably not. You’re most likely just at Tamarind which offers a hipper vibe

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than your run-of-the-mill sushi place — and some inventive rolls and Thai entreés. 949 N. Federal Highway, 954-428-8009 $$

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

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

Burgers & Suds. BURGERS • HOT DOGS • SANDWICHES. Unique

eats, like a burger served between two glazed donuts. Yes, donuts. 360 E. McNab Road, 954-772-8007

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

Chi-Town. ITALIAN BEEF • CHICAGO HOT DOGS Get your Chicago hot dog fix here. They also serve Italian beef sandwiches and Chicago square cut pizza. 334 E. McNab Road, 954-951-6465 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

Dandee Donut Factory. BAKERY • PASTRIES From the classic

old fashioned sour cream to Boston cream, these babies are just begging to be dunked. Bagels, breakfast and lunch also available. 1900 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-1461

Jack’s Old Fashion Hamburger House. BURGERS • HOT

DOGS Enjoy a burger and tunes on the ol’ jukebox as you sip your milkshake. Top your burger with their secret sauce. 591 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-2844

Jersey Dogs. HOT DOGS • ITALIAN Grab a seat at the counter and devour a double Italian which is two all-beef hot dogs tucked away in pizza bread and topped with sautéed peppers, potatoes and onions — add a touch of their homemade spicy relish for some kick. And if you are as smart as we are, you’ll buy a jar of relish to take with you because you will want more of that addictive relish. The restaurant also has a seafood night on Wednesdays and an open-mic night on Fridays. Call ahead, the place fills up fast. Yes, this a hot dog joint that accepts reservations. 3330 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-800-7006 Jet’s Pizza. PIZZA Try one of the specialty pizzas such as Philly

cheese steak with Alfredo sauce or the BLT. 437 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954782-5387

Jukebox Diner. DINER Bright, classic seating, jukeboxes, and that

old-school diner feel. 2773 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-960-5882

price that is unbeatable. 1157 S. Federal Highway, 954-783-8883

Pasquale’s Pizza. PIZZA Family owned and operated serving pizza by the pie and by the slice. 2680 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-601-0707

Phil’s Heavenly Pizza . PIZZA Seating indoors and outdoors with gluten free pizza options. 2647 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-9270

Pudgies Cafe. DELI FOOD • SANDWICHES Serving breakfast and

lunch daily, stop in for a burger or an omelet any time any way. 2301 NE 16th St., 954-941-1430

Rocket Pizza. PIZZA In addition to all your typical pizzas, they also serve a BLT pizza among other original offerings. 601 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-5387 Shane’s Rib Shack. BARBECUE Warm and welcoming staff serv-

ing up all of your barbecue favorites in an atmosphere reminiscent of a roadside joint. Of course, try the ribs, but don’t miss the smoked half-chicken. 1151 S Federal Highway, 954-942-3334

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

will bring your pizza to the beach—a million minds making the world a better place. 1201 S. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-2344

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

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

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

Tortillería Mexicana. MEXICAN Looking for a taco that goes be-

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

Miyako. JAPANESE BUFFET Endless sushi and Japanese fare for a

yond ground beef and toppings? Not only will they supply you with fresh, unique tacos, but the corn tortillas are made from scratch daily.

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Thanks to its striking architectural design, this waterfront restaurant looks like an ocean liner that has pulled up alongside the north side of the Pompano Beach pier.

Oceanic’s contemporary, open interior, which includes windows spanning from floor to ceiling, will offer expansive and uninterrupted ocean views. The menu will focus on fresh seafood and steaks prepared on a wood-fire grill.

The second floor, which will have its own kitchen and a covered deck overlooking the ocean, will be used as a private space for special events, such as birthday parties, wedding receptions and corporate or charity events.

Accommodating 300-400 people, it can be used as one large space for a single event or be divided into three separate spaces for simultaneous events. There will be seating for 400 people on the first floor, which includes a covered ocean-facing deck for al fresco dining.

Oceanic is owned by Raleigh, North Carolina-based LM Restaurants, whose founders, Lou and Joy Moshakos, began their restaurant careers in Deerfield Beach 40 years ago.

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Suites commitment to sustainability. The hotel will also have a rooftop deck with 360-degree views of the ocean, the pier, the Hillsboro Lighthouse and the Intracoastal Waterway. There are plans to have a bar on the rooftop deck. The Hilton will be the first new hotel in the area since the opening of the Sands Harbor Resort & Marina in 1965.

It is being developed by father-and-son team Aashish and Girish Patel of the Fort Myers-based Madhav Group.

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To address the additional parking needs, as well as the future parking demand from the Fishing Village development, the city decided to construct its first public parking garage, just west of the pier. The $21.5 million landmark project, which created 663 parking spaces, is being funded by revenue collected from all of the city’s metered parking facilities.

The new parking garage was a critical step in setting the stage for the redevelopment of the beachside.

The building’s bold design was created by Currie Sowards Aguila Architects, a Delray Beach-based firm known for transforming utilitarian facilities into iconic structures. The exterior of the fivestory garage is adorned with large LED-lit canvas sails and a giant aquatic mural. It also has a landscaped rooftop deck and a glass elevator overlooking the ocean. On the ground floor of the garage, directly across the street from the future Hilton hotel, there are spaces available to lease for restaurant and retail use.

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Anticipated groundbreaking: End 2018.

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The Pompano Beach Fishing Village will be home to a dual-branded Hilton hotel. The five-story hotel will be built on what is currently a cityowned parking lot, just south of the new Pier Parking Garage. One section of the L-shaped building will be a Hilton Home2Suites, offering 90 rooms that have kitchens and work areas, and are well-suited for families on extended stays; the other section will be a Tru by Hilton, offering 60 smaller, streamlined rooms geared toward travelers with a “millennial mindset.” The Tru focus is on the large colorful lobby designed to be a social hub, with zones for eating, playing, working and lounging, and lots of charging stations for tech devices. Designated pet-friendly rooms will be offered by Home2Suites.

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Weiss plans to do catering for corporate meetings and events at local hotels and businesses. The concession that Weiss currently owns and operates on the south side of the Pompano Beach pier will become part of an outdoor beach bar developed by the owners of the new Oceanic restaurant.

Harbor Promenade

Anticipated opening date: Late 2018 or early 2019.

A new upscale dining and retail complex, called Harbor Promenade, is currently being built on the southeastern corner of the Atlantic Boulevard Bridge. The first phase of the project is a restaurant called Harbor NYC, located at 101 S. Riverside Drive, along the Intracoastal Waterway. It

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Dreaming Local WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT TO SUPPORT SMALL FAMILY BUSINESSES AND OTHER LOCAL ESTABLISHMENTS?

BY TROY GANTER SMALL, FAMILY OPERATED BUSINESSES ARE THE basis of the American economy. Small businesses pay a large proportion of our taxes, create new employment opportunities and are always the beginning to larger corporate success stories.

Finding a local with some experience in operating a small family business was an easy task for me. I simply had to walk down the street for a daily dose of my father’s medicine. My father, Hugh Ganter, a.k.a. Papa Hughie, established Papa Hughie’s Seafood World in Lighthouse Point in 1976. Since then he’s owned and operated a thriving, local business that takes pride in supporting other local joints and community charities.

Papa claims, “You must support local businesses in your community, because the strength of your community lies in its diversification of schools, recreational facilities, small, family owned businesses, charities and the locals who take pride in where they live.”

In most cases when visiting a family owned business, you receive more personalized service, you become exposed to the people directly behind the product or service and most importantly you keep almost every dollar spent in your community. Studies have proven that for every $100 spent in a local business, $68 remained in that community where only $48 of each $100 spent at a chain.

Local businesses often have the urgency to work together and patronize other local establishments. Chains, however, often get lost in the numbers and high sales, they usually buy from other corporations, and in most cases have compromised the personal touch offered at your local establishments.

I had to ask Papa what was his favorite part about running a small family business for the last 42 years? He compassionately replied, “I have been giving the opportunity to encompass my entire family in our business, which has kept my family close-knitted. I have been able to help promote growth and provide experience for our young individuals.

We constantly encourage education and personal growth.

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My greatest reward is to witness these youngsters leave us to further their education and careers.”

Papa has always welcomed students of all ages to join his family team. In the restaurant industry, it is very common to hire green youngsters lacking experience. Most of them come to Papa for their first job. Local restaurants and most small, family owned businesses are the perfect stomping ground for American teens to get a taste of today’s work ethics, acquire organizational skills and get the experience they need for future careers.

My father and I have been blessed to have such a great community full of locals who support each other. “Most of all we are truly proud not only to be a part of our community, but that the community has become part of us.”

It is the hard working families, the dreamers, which give a community its flavor. These diverse family operations make each town in America unique. When you support a local business you are investing in your community and making it a better place to live.

From one local to another, “Eat Drink And Be Local” Troy Ganter is the owner of Papa’s Raw Bar in Lighthouse Point.

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