Pompano! Magazine October 2017

OCTOBER 2017

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Is hip or knee pain habitually keeping you awake at night or do you wake up during the middle of the night with pain?

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Does your hip or knee pain limit your ability to perform typical daily activities such as walking, climbing stairs, or getting up and down from a sitting position and in and out of your car?

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Are you afraid that your hip or knee might “give way” when you pivot or step up or down from a curb?

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Does your hip or knee pain limit leisure activities such as walking, exercising, dancing, golf, tennis, traveling, or even shopping?

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Are you experiencing increased frustration that you are losing your quality of life due to impaired mobility?

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Have you tried other treatments for a suggested period of time, such as exercise, physical therapy, antiinflammatory medicines, or injections and still have no relief from pain?

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Dr. Leone and his entire team provide good, old-fashioned patient care with emphasis on the doctor/patient relationship. His entire staff is involved in each patient’s care, from the first phone call through post-operative visits. The mission for Dr. Leone and his staff is to restore quality of life and make every step count for every patient, by combining the latest proven technology and surgical expertise with compassionate care.

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October 2017

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Building Home

A new Habitat for Humanity community in Pompano Beach aims to help alleviate the affordable housing crisis in Broward County.

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Remembering Irma

Hurricane Irma ripped through South Florida leaving a path of destruction in her wake. For the most part, it could have been much worse. Most of us, though inconvenienced, are feeling grateful.

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Unsolicited Advice

October 2017

Napping across America.

News and happenings from around the city and beyond: concerts, movies, classes, culture and more. Plus, this month: Halloween festivities and City Beat by Marie Puleo.

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Fears, phobias and things that go bump in the night.

From sushi to sandwiches, our Dining Out section is a comprehensive guide to the food scene in northeast Broward County.

There’s lots to be happy about in Pompano Beach: including a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, and an addition to Shipwreck Park.

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Napping Across America My professional dream is to travel the lower 48, find the most perfect spots in which to take a nap, then document my journey in a substantial work of nonfiction. I know what you’re thinking: Why not explore Alaska and Hawaii? Well, when you’re referring to someone who adores an afternoon sleep, that sort of soul tends not to push boundaries.

I see this book as a collection of essays. In my fantasy universe, a well-respected and established publisher falls in love with my idea and offers me a healthy advance. I hire research assistants to narrow the location options. Our goal is to produce an elegant and impressive volume to adorn the coffee tables of nap-lovers everywhere. As such, my team enlists the help of an accomplished and congenial photographer to accompany me. Together, we develop an itinerary and set about with both purpose and humor. We shall need both.

Napping is one of life’s simple pleasures. When someone tells me, “Oh, I can’t nap,” I am certain we will never develop a true friendship. I’m suspicious of the person who can’t take even a few minutes to recharge.

There are many kinds of naps,the most common being the power nap. While typically limited to 20 minutes, power naps allow you to push past the afternoon doldrums. If you are in need of an even bigger boost, just prior to beginning your nap, drink an espresso. Yes, you will be able to fall asleep. Twenty minutes later, when the caffeine finally enters your bloodstream, you will wake up ready to tackle the afternoon. But limit yourself to 20 minutes — any more and you might find yourself feeling a touch groggy.

Morning naps are perhaps the most luxurious. After all, you just woke up, and now you’re going back to bed. Even so, at times a morning doze is unavoidable.

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have yet to make your bed, you’re in the middle of a gripping novel, you’re still in your pajamas — and it’s raining?

Hands down, my favorite naps are those that occur outdoors — which is how I first developed my book idea. And while I have taken many naps at the beach, I’m not a blanket-on-the-grass kind of gal. The irony is that one of my favorite nap memories (yes, that’s a thing) did happen right on the grass in a park in Sydney, Australia. I didn’t even have a blanket. My girlfriend and I were so jet-lagged, we literally dozed off on a patch of grass in the middle of a sunny afternoon.

My publisher will most likely insist that my work have broad appeal, so I will include both places of natural beauty as well as five-star, boutique hotels.

As with any good story, the details will be crucial.

For example, which chaise lounge, how to perfectly position the chair, and what time of day provides the ideal spot at any given resort. What blanket works best and when? I could write an entire chapter on nap accessories. Pillows are not as straightforward as you might have imagined.

I don’t know, this suddenly seems like a lot of work. I definitely need a nap.

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MARINE CORPS LEAGUE

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The competition will be judged by Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Ric Green, Pompano Beach City Manager Greg Harrison and Broward County Commissioner Chip LaMarca. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top three recipes.

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WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 21. Please bring chili in a crockpot by 1pm.

WHERE: American Legion Hall Post 142, 171 SW Second St., Pompano Beach COST: Free

Second Generation Highwaymen Art Show In partnership with the Pompano Beach Historical Society, Bailey Contemporary Arts will host an art show for the second generation of Highwaymen artists. From the early 1950s through the 1980s, a group of 26 African American artists known as the “Florida Highwaymen” used vivid and bright colors to paint the beautiful, untouched Florida landscape. Now, the second generation of Highwaymen artists have continued the legacy. Their artwork will be on display at Bailey Contemporary Arts. The preview night for the show will include a meet and greet with the artists, wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres.

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Miles for Smiles

The 14th Annual Miles for Smiles event benefiting Broward Children’s Center (BCC) is upon us. Last year’s race raised over $60,000 for medical, educational, therapeutic and recreational care for infants, children and young adults with special needs. The event features free food, live music, children’s activities and community vendors.

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 4. Check-in starts at 6:30am. Participants will each receive a walk-bag and T-shirt. The opening ceremony will begin at 7:45am with a shotgun start at 8am. Food and entertainment will be provided from 8am until 12pm.

WHERE: Pompano Community Park, 2001 NE 10th St., Pompano Beach COST: $20/early bird tickets; $30/general admission; children ages 10 and under are free; military and law enforcement personnel will receive discounted tickets. Registration for the race is open until Thursday, Nov. 2 at 11pm. For more information, visit bcckids.org/milesforsmiles or call 954-295-4910.

WHEN: Preview party is Thursday, Oct. 5, 6-9pm; Show continues on Friday, Oct. 6, 10am-9pm and Saturday, Oct. 7, 10am-4pm WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach COST: $25/pp for the preview party

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PompanoPICKS Happening at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center

Monte Carlo Night

“Kleur” Art Exhibit

The word “kleur,” derived from Afrikaans, means “color.” This new exhibit at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center gallery takes a look at some local, contemporary artists and their artistic application of color choice. It flirts with references to pop art and iconography taken from television, comic books, movies, magazines and advertising.

WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 1 through Sunday, Oct. 22; Receptions with the artist will take place on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 8pm, and Thursday, Oct. 12 at 8pm.

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

Dance NOW! Miami

Dance NOW! Miami leaps into its 18th season with an all-star performance of the company’s most beloved works from Artistic Directors Diego Salterini and Hannah Baumgarten, plus a special performance of Joffrey Ballet’s “Touch Me.” WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 15; doors open at 6pm; show starts at 7pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: General admission tickets, $38/pp; students with an ID, $16.50; tickets can be purchased at ccpompano.org.

First Concert in the EmotiConcert Series

The EmotiConcert series at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center will use music and art to explore emotion. The South Florida Chamber Ensemble will perform Tchaikovsky’s angry 4th Symphony along with Amy Beach’s Gaelic Symphony, which immortalizes the suffering of Irish immigrants who moved to the U.S. in the late 1800s. Resident artist Michael Moss will paint live on stage during the concert.

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 7; doors open at 1pm; show starts at 2pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: Tickets range between $20 and $25 and can be purchased at ccpompano.org.

Three Christian Bands will perform at The Amp

Christian band MercyMe will perform with special guests Ryan Stevenson and Unspoken at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater. In 2009, Billboard music named MercyMe the “Christian Artist of the Decade.” Ryan Stevenson is an acoustic guitarist who blends soul, pop and rock. Unspoken is a five-piece band.

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 28, 7pm WHERE: The Amp, 1801 NE Sixth St., Pompano Beach COST: Tickets range between $28 and $48 and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com

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Join the Exchange Club of Pompano Beach at their annual 150 Charity Dinner and Auction.

The evening will feature an exotic car and airplane display, TapSnap photo booth, full open bar, seafood raw bar, buffet dinner, live band, dancing, casino tables with prizes, live and silent auctions and, of course, the 50/50 drawdown.

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 4, 6-10pm WHERE: Sheltair Hangar at the Pompano Beach Air Park, 1001 NE 10th St., Pompano Beach COST: $150/pp. To purchase tickets visit exchangeclubofpompanobeach.com/wp/150dinner.

PHOTO TRANSFERS WORKSHOP

Join teaching artist and photographer Erika Cespedes to explore the art of photo transfers — an alternative way of making photographs. Students will make art out of their own photographs to take home.

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 14, 11am-3pm WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach COST: $50/pp; For more information, visit baileyarts.org.

Due to hurricane Irma, please confirm all events before you set out on your adventures.

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PompanoPICKS Brazilian Festival

Pompano Beach’s annual Brazilian Festival is one of the largest in the country.

With two stages, approximately 200 vendors, carnival rides, games and 300,000 square-feet of venue space, the festival offers a lot to see, do and taste. Visitors get to experience Brazil’s rich culture, music and food, as well as sample other international cuisine. Headlining this year’s festival on the main stage is four-time Latin Grammy award winner Paralamas Do Sucesso, a rock, reggae and ska band.

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 21, 11am10pm; Sunday, Oct. 22, 11am-8pm WHERE: Pompano Community Park, 2001 NE 10th St., Pompano Beach COST: $5/one-day general admission, $8/two-day general admission. VIP tickets also available. Visit brazilianfestpompano.org/ tickets for more information.

Monthly Events Movies on the Lawn

Friday, Oct. 6, 8pm Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy a movie on The Great Lawn on the first Friday of every month. October’s featured flick is “Hocus Pocus.” Free. The Great Lawn, corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvds., Pompano Beach, 954-786-4111, pompanobeachfl.gov

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

Music Under the Stars

First Baptist Church Charity Golf Tournament

The tournament will help raise money for scholarships for students wishing to pursue their education.

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 7.

WHERE: Pompano Beach Municipal Golf Course, 1101 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach. For more information, call First Baptist Church at 954-745-6100.

Annual Pompano Beach Historical Society Casino Night Benefit

Enjoy music, dinner, wine, a biergarten, raffle and casino.

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 21, 6-11pm WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach COST: $75/pp (includes $200 worth of casino chips to play at the tables). Extra chips may be purchased. Tickets are available online at pompanohistory.com.

Do You Hear the People Sing?

“PHANTOM OF THE OPERA” AND “LES MISÉRABLES” IN CONCERT

In this collaborative performance between the Florida Classical Ballet and Curtain Call Playhouse, the music of “Phantom of the Opera” and “Les Misérables” will serve as the musical backdrop for theatrical performances and dance.

WHEN: Multiple performances from Friday, Oct. 20 to Sunday, Oct. 29. Check ccpompano.org for times.

WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: $24.50/adult, $10/student, $40/VIP Due to hurricane Irma, please confirm all events before you set out on your adventures.

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Friday, Oct. 13, 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 October is That 70s Band featuring classic rock favorites.

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Friday, Oct. 6, 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

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Grab a Taxi ... on the Water The Pompano Beach Water Taxi is expected to launch its hop-on, hop-off service along the Intracoastal Waterway by the end of the year. The new water taxi service is the result of five years of planning by the City of Pompano Beach, including the building of a water taxi docking station on Riverside Drive and NE 2nd Street, and the refurbishment of docks at five other city-owned properties along the Intracoastal.

In July, the city awarded a five-year contract and a $422,635 subsidy to Pompano Beach Water Taxi, Inc., the company that will be operating the water taxi service on behalf of the city.

“I think the community has been wanting this,” said Jeff Torode, Vice President of Pompano Beach Water Taxi. “And now it has finally come to fruition.”

The water taxi service will run as far north as Cap’s Place Island Restaurant in Lighthouse Point and as far south as Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale. During the day, when Cap’s Place is closed, the northernmost stop will be the Hillsboro Inlet Park.

Tickets to ride the water taxi will cost $20 per person, with a discounted price of $15 for Pompano Beach residents.

Tickets will be valid all day, and can be purchased online at pompanobeachwatertaxi.com, onboard, at the Pompano Beach Water Taxi’s office inside the Sands Harbor Resort, or at participating restaurants.

The service will run seven days a week, beginning at 10am, with

STOPS ON THE ITINERARY INCLUDE:

• Cap’s Place Island Restaurant, Lighthouse Point • Hillsboro Inlet Park, 2700 N. Ocean Blvd., Pompano Beach • Northeast 16th Street Park, 1551 NE 16th St., Pompano Beach • Alsdorf Park, 2974 NE 14th St., Pompano Beach • Scott Winters Memorial Park, 1199 N. Riverside Dr., Pompano Beach (to connect to the Marriott on the beach) • Sgt. Chris Reyka Park, 243 N. Riverside Dr.,

the last pick-up from Cap’s Place and Bokamper’s at 10pm.

At Bokamper’s, passengers will be able to connect to the Water Taxi of Fort Lauderdale at an additional cost of about $15. To ride all the way to Hollywood will cost a bit more.

A free phone app will provide real-time information on boat locations and arrival times; directions to the nearest water taxi stop; maps for the water taxi routes; and a list of restaurants that offer discounts to water taxi passengers.

Adding a water taxi service offers residents and tourists a fun and convenient way to get around the city’s eastern edge, said Torode.

“The whole idea is not to drive,” he said. “Our waterways are one of the easiest ways to get around, especially in season.”

Torode has previous experience running a water-related business. Since 1996, he has operated South Pompano Beach (to connect to the future Florida Diving Headquarters, Fishing Village located at the Pompano which is based at the Sands Beach Pier) Harbor Marina and offers • Sands Harbor Resort, 125 N. Riverside Drive, snorkeling, diving and Pompano Beach glass bottom boat tours.

• Indian Mound Park, at Hibiscus Avenue and He also operates PompanoSoutheast 13th Street, Pompano Beach (near based Flyboard South the Wyndham and the Beachcomber) Florida and Serenity Yacht • Modera Port Royale, Fort Lauderdale Charters, which specializes (accessible only to residents of the complex) in dinner cruises along the • Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill, 3115 NE 32nd Intracoastal.

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BY MARIE PULEO

A new culinary program that is scheduled to launch this month at the E. Pat Larkins Community Center will offer training to upcoming chefs who want to learn how to start their own food business. The goal of the Culinary Kitchen Incubator Program, a joint initiative between the City of Pompano Beach and the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), is to help culinary entrepreneurs create self-sufficient businesses that benefit themselves, their families, their community and the city as a whole, said Dahlia Baker, CRA Workforce Program Director.

Workshops will be taught in the community center’s full commercial kitchen by the program manager, who is a culinary school graduate.

“A lot of culinary entrepreneurs face difficult challenges that are sometimes a barrier to creating a business,” said Baker. “These workshops will address those challenges.”

The workshops are open to anyone over 18 years old and are free for Pompano Beach residents.

“Participants in the program don’t need to have any previous culinary experience, they just need to have an interest in the culinary profession,” said Baker. “It’s going to teach them everything from scratch.”

To get local kids excited about careers in the culinary industry, there are plans to include culinary programming for 10 to 18-year-olds. The CRA would also like to partner with the culinary program at Blanche Ely High School to help develop the talent there.

“We believe that the culinary arts will continue to grow, so supporting our youth in that field is preparing our future Pompano Beach workforce,” said Baker.

Another component of the incubator program in the

Bond Referendum

The Pompano Beach City Commission is tentatively scheduled to vote Oct. 10 on whether to approve a voter referendum for March 13, 2018 for Pompano Beach voters to consider approving the issuance of up to approximately $180 million in General Obligation bonds. The bond proceeds would be used to finance a total of 25 capital projects in three categories: public safety projects; parks, recreation and leisure projects; as well as streets, sidewalks, bridges and streetscaping.

The proposed projects will provide for improvements to the city’s existing infrastructure and facilities, as well as provide funding for the construction of new infrastructure and public facilities, including the replacement of the Pompano pier, three new fire stations, a new youth sports complex at the former

future will be to rent the kitchen out to established or upand-coming culinary businesses as a space for preparing food, which will generate revenue for the city.

The CRA is working to create a synergy between the new culinary incubator program, the Green Market, which the CRA runs in collaboration with the Pompano Beach Historical Society, and the new community garden, which the CRA is in the process of establishing at 1099 NW Sixth Ave. in Pompano Beach. Someone who is growing their own vegetables at the community garden could prepare a vegetable lasagna using the incubator kitchen, then sell it at the Green Market, said Baker.

“These three are interconnected and are opportunities for business growth to occur in the city,” she said.

A license agreement between the city and the CRA provides for the operation of the incubator program for a period of one year, with the possibility of two, one-year renewals.

“Residents in the community have been asking for this type of entrepreneurial culinary program,” said Baker.

“Hopefully, it will be successful and be able to continue after the initial three years.”

For more information about the culinary program, visit pompanobeachfl.gov, or contact Dahlia Baker at dahlia. baker@copbfl.com or 954-786-7866.

Elks Lodge property on NE 10th Street, a new community center in Cresthaven and a senior housing and senior activity center within the Northwest section of the city.

The bonds would require a majority vote from residents in order to pass. The bonds would be paid back with a separate debt service assessment, which is based on assessed property value, and would appear on property tax bills every year for a thirty-year period.

Residents may provide input at the City Commission meeting on Oct. 10 at 6pm in the City Commission chambers located at 100 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach. Background information can be found at pompanobeachfl.gov/index.php/pages/ commission.

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Friday, Oct. 6, 8pm The featured movie is “Hocus Pocus.”

Free. The Great Lawn, corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvds., Pompano Beach, 954-786-4111, pompanobeachfl.gov

Saturday, Oct.7-Sunday, Oct. 8, 8am4:50pm Activities include a doggie splash time, doggie marketplace, displays and adoptions by rescue and nonprofit groups, kiddie bounce houses, face painting and a costume contest.

Admission is free, although some activities may entail nominal fees, and there is a $5/dog fee for 50-minute sessions in the water. Only dogs weighing 25 pounds or less will be permitted for the first session, starting at 8am. The park’s regular weekend and holiday gate entrance fee of $1.50/person (children 5 and under free) will be in effect. Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, 954-357-5100.

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Pompano Beach Oktoberfest

Friday, Sept. 29, 6-10pm Saturday, Sept. 30, 12pm-10pm Sunday, Oct. 1, 12pm-5pm The Rotary Club of Pompano Beach will host a traditional Oktoberfest on the front lawn of the new Pompano Beach Cultural Center. Enjoy music, beer, games and prizes. All proceeds benefit local charities. $15/general, $50/VIP, kids 12 and under free. Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, 954-545-7800, ccpompano.org/event/oktoberfest

Boo Bash

Friday, Oct. 27, 5-9pm Enjoy spooktacular fun with a carnival, un-boo-lievable stage performers, DJ music and dancing, hootin’ and howlin’ haunted bus, amazing inflatables, ghostly games and much more. Don’t forget to dress in your best costume for the pick of the pumpkin patch costume contest at 8pm. Free. Pompano Community Park, 2001 NE 10th St., Pompano Beach, 954-786-4111.

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Fall Festival

Saturday, Oct. 21, 3-7pm This free festive event includes a pumpkin patch, hay maze, live entertainment, petting zoo, hay rides, bounce house, tasty treats and much more! Pioneer Park, 501 NE Eller St., Deerfield Beach, 954-480-4429, deerfieldbeach.com

Trunk or Treat

Friday, Oct. 28, 6:30-9pm Activities include a bounce house, a candy giveaway and a Halloween-themed movie, all in the Shelter 10 area of Quiet

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Waters Park. For all ages. $2 per reserved parking spot. Pre-registration and prepayment required. Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, 954-357-5100.

Stand Up Paddle Tour The Legend of Capone Island

Fridays October 13, 20 & 27 Join Island Water Sports for a spooky paddle board tour as guides share the story of an infamous love triangle on Capone Island. Register in advance at eventbrite.com (search “Capone Island” in Deerfield Beach). Cost is $30 if you rent a board, or $10 if you bring your own board. Meet at 6pm at Island Water Sports, 1985 NE Second St., Deerfield Beach, 954-427-4929.

FORT LAUDERDALE The River Ghost Tour

Sundays, 7:30pm This hour-long tour includes a visit inside the Stranahan House and a boat ride on the New River. You will be fascinated by the tales of the spirits. Come along!

You, too, may encounter spirits along the river. $25 per person, advance reservation required. Stranahan House, 335 SE Sixth Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, 954-524-4736, stranahanhouse.org

Day of the Dead Celebration

Thursday, Nov. 2, 6pm A skeleton processional honors Day of the Dead traditions. Community members in skeleton costumes and masks meander through villages to visit the graves of their ancestors. Mariachi musicians lead the way from Huizenga Plaza west along Riverwalk. The processional then heads north on SW Third Ave., where the celebration continues at Revolution Live Entertainment Complex. Huizenga Plaza, 32 E. Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, dayofthedeadflorida.com

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AS OF THIS WRITING, THE MIAMI MARLINS ARE IN second place in the National League East, but there’s still time! This year’s World Series begins on Oct. 24th.

For the uninitiated, the World Series, as well as the All-Star Game, are seminal events in baseball, along with Opening Day. The first World Series was held in 1903; the first All-Star game, in 1933. My baseball love affair is a bit newer; in 1964, when I was four years old, Shea Stadium opened in Queens. Shea, near my childhood home, holds many of my fondest early memories, the most vivid of which occurred in the fall of 1969. My father happened to know William Shea, the man who was instrumental in the Mets’ birth, and for whom

Dawne Richards’ ticket to game 3 of the 1969 World Series when the New York Mets defeated the heavily favored Baltimore Orioles, earning them the nickname the “Miracle Mets.”

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Shea Stadium was named. He surprised us with two tickets to a World Series game.

Years later, my attendance at that game provided me with a significant advantage on a new job opportunity.

In preparation for my final “confirmation” interview for a job that I desperately wanted, I learned everything I could about the executive conducting the interview. I learned he was a lifelong Mets fan, and I found that program and brought it to the interview. Clearly, I had pulled out all the stops, and it worked! Five minutes after the interview, the corporate recruiter called. “He loved you!” he said. “Of course he did!” I replied. “I

brought a ’69 World Series program to the interview.”

A good friend has a life goal of attending Opening Day in every baseball park in the U.S. She and I attended the inaugural Opening Day at Marlins Park in 2012, and it’s a memory I will always treasure. The pomp! The circumstance! The incredible, gaudy, louder-than-life home-run sculpture that is quintessential Miami. While we’ve been Marlins fans since our kids were small, that Opening Day cemented my love for our home team.

Fast forward to 2017. In July, as you may know, Marlins Park hosted the 2017 Major League Baseball AllStar game for the first time in its short history. To make a long story short, through a remarkable and generous colleague, we attended not just the game but many of the attendant festivities. Wow! What an incredible experience. From picking up the tickets at one of Miami’s more exclusive hotels (yes, it’s thrilling to be directed to the private “Media Room”) to the preferential treatment at the pre-game events, to the game itself, this was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

If you’ve never attended an All-Star game, and you get the chance, cancel any and all plans and immediately say yes. Same for the World Series. If you can get to Opening Day, do that too.

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SAY FITNESS AND SAY GENETIX ARE TWO NEIGHBORING businesses with the same mission — to transform bodies, helping them to reach their full potential. Michael Ashley, owner and founder of both Say Fitness and Say Genetix, is passionate about this mission.

“The body is our most valuable asset and we need to take time for it,” he said. “We have this journey called life, and some people are living, but they are not really living. How do you get the most out of the quality of your life?”

With this question in mind, Ashley has devoted his life to helping people reach their full potential. Ashley started Say Fitness as a personal trainer in 2004, training clients at local gyms. Five years ago, he opened the doors to his own brick-and-mortar gym located at 449 S. Federal Highway in Deerfield Beach. At Say Fitness, clients don’t have a gym membership; instead, they sign up for personal training, but can use the gym at any time.

“The whole difference is they are now more accountable,” said Ashley. “They walk in, grab a towel and are meeting me or one of my other staff.”

Gym clients undergo an entire medical history screening and various tests including blood pressure, body fat circumference measurement and a sub-max stress test.

“Once we’ve got all of that information, we design a program and monitor them. Once a month, we do a follow-up testing,” said Ashley. “We look at the stats and we make changes.”

The model generally works well for fitness, but after training clients for years, Ashley came to realize there are often other factors to a person’s life, habits and body that affect their wellbeing, especially as they age.

“Fitness and exercise can go so far, but physiologically, we are still changing. As we age, we can slow down, but there are still other things we can do,” Ashley said.

Michael Ashley. Photo by Jeff Graves.

With that realization, Ashley had the vision for an age management practice that could offer other health and wellness services, such as blood testing, hormone replacement therapies, stem-cell treatments, massage therapy and aesthetic services, such as laser hair removal and Rejuvapen skin treatments (a form of facial that sheds dead skin cells and rejuvenates the skin).

Combined, Say Genetix and Say Fitness are now a one-stop shop for a large variety of health and wellness offerings. The businesses operate independently, meaning clients can utilize one or both of the businesses.

“It’s more or less an approach to regulate everything to give our clients a better quality of life. There is so much more that we can learn about a person, and with an environment like this, you would be amazed what we find out,” Ashley said. “Yes, we’ve got to eat properly. We’ve got to exercise and we’ve got to get proper rest.

Once you look at all of those things, is there anything else going on that is inhibiting you from having a better quality of life? That’s where hormone replacement and other services can come in.”

Say Genetix has its own blood testing center, massage therapist, aesthetician and orthopedic surgeon who specializes in stem-cell treatments. As of now, the office has Ashley has had a passion for health and wellness since he was a teenager. He limited regular hours — Saturdays from 9am ran track and field in high school, then got into weight training. After serving some time in the military, Ashley joined a powerlifting team. Ashley went all the to 1pm, and Tuesday evenings from 4:30 to way to win the World Championships and is recognized as the only competitor 9pm — but clients can make appointments to have ever won the World Championship without the use of steroids. outside of these hours by calling the 24-hour “I chose a path and I wanted to see if I could do it a different way,” he said. hotline at 954-708-2168.

Now, in addition to running Say Fitness and Say Genetix, Ashley is back in Say Fitness and Say Genetix are located school, studying exercise science and health promotion at the university level. (respectively) at 449 and 447 S. Federal “It’s something that I live and breathe and so it’s really not a chore,” he said.

Highway in Deerfield Beach. For more “I love to transform bodies and enjoy the whole science behind it. If you asked information, visit saygenetix.com and me where my passion comes from, it’s something I have lived.” sayfitness.com. Y

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HERE WE ARE, OCTOBER ALREADY! THIS IS THE MONTH OF ghosts, goblins and Halloween. We shop for costumes, watch scary movies, plan parties and eat way, way too much candy. It’s a scary month. Everybody has fears, whether it be of snakes, spiders (my personal favorite), public speaking or heights. On a day-to-day basis we manage these fears well. However, for some people, fear goes to the extreme. It becomes hard to keep the thoughts of the fears out of their daily thoughts and it can begin to curtail the way people live. When it becomes extreme and significantly interferes with daily functioning, we call it a phobia.

A phobia is an intense fear of something that, in reality, poses little or no actual danger. Common phobias and fears include closed-in places, heights, highway driving, flying insects, snakes and needles. You can develop phobias of virtually anything.

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Phobias are not uncommon; specific phobias affect 19 million adults, or 8.7 percent of the U.S. population. The fear of flying affects nearly 25 million Americans and 15-20 percent of us experience a specific phobia at least once in our life. Some other common phobias are animal phobias, fears of natural environments (heights, storms, the dark), situational phobias (enclosed spaces, flying, tunnels), blood-injection-injury phobias (needles, medical procedures).

Social phobia, or social anxiety disorder, is the fear of social situations where one could be embarrassed or judged. People with social phobia may be excessively self-conscious and afraid of being humiliated in front of others. This often leads people to avoid social situations and engaging with others.

Phobias can cause mild feelings of apprehension and anxiety or lead to the extreme of a panic attack. Usually, the more intense the exposure to the thing that is feared, the greater the anxiety will be.

Physical symptoms of anxiety due to a phobia • Sweating • Difficulty breathing • Racing or pounding heart • Chest pain or tightness • Trembling or shaking • Feeling dizzy or light-headed • A churning stomach • Hot or cold flashes; tingling sensations

Emotional symptoms of anxiety due to a phobia • • • • • •

Experiencing overwhelming anxiety or panic Feeling intense need to escape Feeling “unreal” or detached from yourself Fear of losing control or going crazy Feeling like you’re going to die or pass out Knowing that you’re overreacting, but feeling powerless to control fear

The good news is that specific phobias or social anxiety, as well as anxiety disorders in general, are highly treatable and very responsive to current treatments.

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BUILDING HOME A NEW HABITAT FOR HUMANITY COMMUNITY IN POMPANO BEACH AIMS TO HELP ALLEVIATE THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS

In the first quarter of 2018, Habitat for Humanity of Broward plans to start vertical build on a new 77-home, 9-acre community in Pompano Beach.

The community, projected to cost $16 million, will be the largest Habitat for Humanity construction project ever undertaken in the county. The project hopes to put a small dent in the huge demand for affordable housing.

BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU

Shad and Javasia Jordan with their children Sanaiyah, Shad Jr., Sacari and Savannah. Photo by Andrew Itkoff

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t’s part of the American Dream — to own a home and provide your family with firm, stable roots in a strong community. This is the longtime dream of Shad Jordan. He and his wife Javasia both grew up in Ft. Lauderdale and have known each other since middle school. Now they have been married eight years and have four, markedly well-behaved children: The oldest, Sanaiyah, 13, is a dancer and flag girl; the two boys, Shad Jr., 10, and Sacari, 7, are both natural athletes; and the youngest, Savannah, is a talkative two-year-old.

Shad Johnson works full time as a Coordinator Service Vehicle Operator for AAA and coaches youth football, while Javasia is a full-time mom. The family of six has been renting a cramped two bedroom apartment in Lauderdale Lakes with no outdoor space for the kids. This October, with the help of Habitat for Humanity of Broward, the Jordans will get to break ground on their new, four-bedroom home in Washington Park.

“I’m just a dad trying to take his family to the next level — support the kids and get them on the right track,” said Shad Jordan. “That’s the biggest reason I do what I do in life — to see my kids grow up in a home.”

The Jordans were just one of 15 families chosen out of over 5,000 applications in Habitat Broward’s most recent application cycle for affordable homes. The high number of applications for so few slots is a microcosm of a widespread crisis plaguing Broward County and South Florida.

According to a mid-2017 study by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, South Florida ranks as the worst area in the entire nation for the gap between wages and cost of housing.

Broward County ranks dead last out of all 67 counties in Florida. In Broward County, two out of three renters are considered to be “cost-burdened,” meaning they spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing; and almost a third of all renters are “severely cost-burdened,” spending more than 50 percent of their wages on rent. The average monthly rent in Broward County is $1,800, which is unaffordable for 78 percent of renters.

Nancy Robin, CEO and Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Broward, called the affordable housing crisis a “South Florida epidemic.”

“It’s everywhere,” she said. “Every city is struggling with it, but I think the uniqueness for us [in Broward] is that we are a hospitality and service-based workforce and our wages absolutely do not support the cost of housing in our community. It’s a problem. The need, I think, is as dire, truly dire, as I’ve ever seen it.”

Volunteers work on roof trusses at a Habitat for Humanity home.

Every city is struggling with it [affordable housing

LARGEST PROJECT IN HISTORY

To help families like the Jordans, Habitat for Humanity of Broward is taking on its largest project in history — “A Rick Case Habitat Community” — a new 77-home development on 9 acres of land in Pompano Beach, between Blanche Ely High School and Hopewell Baptist Church. The community will include a park, 42 one-story homes and 35 two-story homes. The projected $16 million project will be completed in phases over five years — the first being belowground infrastructure.

For the infrastructure, the project received two matching $500,000 donations from Ed Ansin, owner of Sunbeam Television Corp., and Rick and Rita Case, owners of Rick Case Automotive Group, plus a $200,000 donation from the Hudson Family Foundation. Habitat has raised $1.5 million toward the infrastructure, but will need to raise an additional $1.5 million before moving forward.

“Finding a sponsor for the actual house is easier. Infrastructure and dirt isn’t quite as sexy,” said Robin.

Robin hopes Habitat can complete the infrastructure phase, which will take about four months, in time to begin vertical construction sometime in the first quarter of 2018. After the infrastructure is complete, the first building phase will include 12 homes; the second 12 more, plus the community park (sponsored

by JM Family Enterprises). Each home build is typically sponsored by one generous individual or organization.

South Florida ranks as the worst area in the entire nation for the gap between wages and cost of housing. Broward County ranks dead last out of all 67 counties in Florida.

A Rick Case Habitat Community gained some national attention at a groundbreaking ceremony for the project at the Hopewell Baptist Church in March of 2017, at which former presidential candidate and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Ben Carson spoke. Carson applauded the project, saying it was a great example of public and private partnership.

“We have three to four times as many people in need of affordable housing as we are able to provide,” Carson said. “We need to start thinking of the right kinds of ways to do things…This project right here is one of the things that works.”

Also in attendance at the groundbreaking was Superintendent of Broward County Schools Robert Runcie, who pointed out that, statistically, a stable home environment has a direct correlation with a child’s success.

“No matter how you slice the data — you look at gender, geographic location, race, ethnicity — the biggest determinant of students’ success is poverty,” Runcie said. “Creating a situation where our students are able to go to stable home environments is going to be enormously impactful in terms of the success of the students, their families and the entire community.”

THE PROCESS

With such a high demand for affordable homes, Robin said selecting who will get a house in the new Rick Case Habitat Community will not be easy. The Habitat application process is intense.

“There’s a misunderstanding out there >>>

In Broward County, two out of three renters are considered to be “cost-burdened,” meaning they spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing; and almost a third of all renters are “severely cost-burdened,” spending more than 50 percent of their wages on rent.

crisis], but I think the uniqueness for us [in Broward] is that we are a hospitality and service-based workforce and our wages absolutely do not support the cost of housing in our community. It’s a problem. The need, I think, is as dire, truly dire, as I’ve ever seen it.

— Nancy Robin, CEO and Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Broward

The average monthly rent in Broward County is $1,800, which is unaffordable for 78 percent of renters.

[SOURCE: March 2017 Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University]

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY <<< that Habitat gives homes away or that it’s a lottery system,” said Robin. “It’s not a giveaway. The families are taking a mortgage. They have good jobs, they’re putting down a down payment, they’re putting in sweat equity and they are truly, truly, working so hard toward the dream of home ownership.”

To demonstrate the intensity of the application process, Robin cites Habitat Broward’s most recent application cycle of which the Jordans were a part. For that cycle, Habitat Broward received over 5,000 applications for only 15 open slots. From those, Habitat narrowed the batch to 1,247 based on the income requirements for a 30year, zero interest mortgage on the homes, which were appraised around $175,000. While the house payment itself for those homes only calculates to around $400 a month, Broward County has extremely high property taxes and insurance.

“Those are half, if not over half, of their housing payment,” said Robin. “The total came to about $950 a month.”

Habitat serves families who make 80 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI) and below, so the applicants needed to have a family income of around $38,000. After the number of applicants was narrowed to 1,247, they were invited to a series of informational sessions in which Habitat explains the process.

“It is an 18-month journey,” Robin said.

The participants are required to put in 300 sweat equity hours (including building the home, working in the Habitat for Humanity ReStore or in the office, and attending workshops). Families work on both their own home and their neighbors’ to encourage community building. Both parents and children attend workshops. There is also a $2,000 downpayment requirement, which can be paid over the year the family is waiting to be placed.

After the most recent applicants learned about the requirements, Habitat was left with 630 applications.

By looking at credit, job history and verifying incomes, Habitat whittled them down to 130. Using other, less objective factors, the pool was narrowed to 25. Then Habitat performed home visits. Robin said Habitat looks for families who resonate with Habitat’s values and are determined to provide their children with a stable home environment and a good education.

“They truly must want the American Dream,” she said.

Robin predicts that the application process for A Rick Case Habitat Community will be just as, if not more, competitive than the last cycle. The Jordans said the journey is absolutely worth it.

“We’ve enjoyed the process and the people of Habitat.

They are great people to be around. We consider them our Habitat family,” said Shad Jordan. “We go to class together, we work together, so we are building a bond amongst each other. That’s what Habitat is about — building a strong family.”

Robin echoed Shad’s sentiment.

“For us, it’s more than building houses,” said Robin. “It’s about building community.” Y

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DEERFIELD BEACH

KEY $ Inexpensive (under $15)

COMEDY Full menu until late, early dinner specials, two-for-one full bar all day, every day with burger specials every day, 4pm-7pm. 1600 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-428-4539 $$

$$ Moderate ($17-$35)

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

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

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

from the sand, stands Amante’s Italian Cuisine (and Bob’s Pizza). It’s a wonderful Italian bistro that caters to everyone. You choose from a fantastic, casual family pizza experience to an elegant dinner and everything in between. Amante’s is usually bustling: filled with locals and visiting guests there for a sumptuous, after-beach meal or pizza.

The menu has all the Italian favorite pasta dishes, meat entrées and daily chef specialties. Everything is very well prepared. 2076 NE Second St., 954-426-1030 $$

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

ladas 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. Live music nightly. Serves breakfast and dinner daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-5965840 $$$

A Mediterranean lunch at Shishka Lebanese Grill in Pompano Beach

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IN THE NORTH BROWARD BEACHES

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-

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 $

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

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

Kevin’s. SUSHI • THAI The juxtaposition of the outside (a strip mall)— to the inside which is a lovely atmosphere is quite surprising.

Kevin’s serves high quality fare for the sushi enthusiast. Very friendly staff serving a lot of regulars. 706 S. Federal Highway, 954-418-3939 $$ La Val de Loire. FRENCH Whether it’s a night out with the family or a romantic dinner for two, this quaint spot in the Cove Shopping

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Center serves classical French cuisine. 1576 SE Third Court, 954-4275354 $$$

Little Havana. CUBAN If you are looking for authentic Cuban food and music accompanied by speedy service then look no further. 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. You won’t regret it. 721 N. Federal Highway, 954-427-6000 $$ Luigi Di Roma. ITALIAN Enjoy all your favorite classic Italian dish-

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

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

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

954.785.7565

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Fresh local fish, ocean dishes and seafood salads.

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

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 to take home for lunch the next day. We loved the spicy shrimp tacos—soft flour tortillas filled with Cajun-grilled shrimp in a spicy chile lime sauce, topped with cilantro slaw, avocado and pico de 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 $

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

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DiningOUT 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 just in case you need a red eye—half tomato juice, half beer. 1540 SE Third St., 954-421-9769 $

Two George’s. SEAFOOD An intracoastal hot spot with live music, a great view and a legendary Friday happy hour. 1754 SE Third Court, 954-421-9272 $$ Whales’ Rib. SEAFOOD Locals know it well and tourists know it from Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. 2031 NE Second St., 954-421-8880 $$

LIGHTHOUSE POINT Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille. AMERICAN Bar food and a wide

array of televised sports games with a game room for kids. 2002 E. Sample Road, 954-781-6227 $

Bura. NORTHERN ITALIAN Enjoy the intimate atmosphere and friendly staff. The gnocchi are little delectable dumplings topped with tender chunks of veal in a light tomato broth. 2014 E. Sample Road, 954-597-6909 $$ Cap’s Place. SEAFOOD Lighthouse Point’s own hideaway, seafood

joint dating back to prohibition. Take the short boat ride over to the restaurant. 2765 NE 28th Court, 954-941-0418 $$$

Fetta Republic. GREEK Traditional Greek offerings close to home.

2420 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-2394 $$ Le Bistro. FRENCH • BISTRO Professional chef, Andy Trousdale serves up both classics and inventive new dishes at this little neighborhood gem. Fresh and local produce is always used and vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free menu items are available. The restaurant also offers cooking classes. 4626 N. Federal Highway, 954946-9240 $$$ Lito’s Turf & Surf. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Family-owned and operated with catering options available. 2460 N. Federal Highway, 954-782-8111 $$ The Nauti Dawg Marina Café. AMERICAN Nestled in at the

Lighthouse Point Marina, the Nauti Dawg is a local favorite. Start with the tuna wontons—crispy fried wonton wrappers topped with tuna tartare, seaweed salad, red pepper mayo, wasabi and a hit of sirracha. For a taste of New England, the lobster roll can’t be beat— a generous portion of lobster with just the right amount of mayonnaise.

Of course you can’t go wrong with the fresh fish sandwich—ask what the catch of the day is. The fish Reuben is another great sandwich option—just sub in some fresh fish for the pastrami and you’ve got yourself a little healthier version of the classic. All sandwiches come with a 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 restaurant serves a selection of clams and oysters on the half shell. There are options for cooked oysters including the black and blue version topped with blue cheese and bacon. The menu also goes way beyond typical raw bar offerings with inventive tacos and sliders. Papa’s also offers a wide array of sushi and sashimi. Start off with one of the towers of Van Buskirk (you’ll find a few menu items named after locals.)

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The bare naked lady version is a combination of spicy wahoo and tuna with tobiko and masago topped with spicy mayo and served with taro chips. They serve all your classic sushi rolls but the superstars are their specialty rolls. There are plenty of land lubber options including burgers and hibachi offerings. And to wash it all down, they have about a zillion craft beer options and a wine list too. The Bimini Room which is adjacent to the main restaurant is available for private parties and boasts a Hemingway inspired mural—another respectful nod to the Keys. 4610 N. Federal Highway, 754-307-5034 $$

Seafood World Market & Restaurant. SEAFOOD They offer the freshest seafood with simple ingredients and have a huge selection of seafood to choose from if you want to cook yourself. 4602 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-0740 $$$ Sicilian Oven. ITALIAN • PIZZA High-top seating, casual seating and bar seating to accompany your crispy, thin pizza. Start with the Gorgonzola salad. 2486 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-4155 $

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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 $$ The Beach Grille. AMERICAN Delicious eats near the beach with the capability to order online. 3414 Atlantic Blvd., 954-946-6000 $ Bella Roma Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria. ITALIAN • PIZZA Tasty dishes, large portions and delivery is available. 40 SW 15th St., 954-784-3696 $$ Bobby Rubino’s. BARBECUE • AMERICAN Specials and coupons are posted daily and catering is available. The restaurant also has a large bar room where you can dine at the bar or booths. This place is a Pompano Beach icon. 2501 N. Federal Highway, 954-781-7550 $$ Brew Fish. BAR AND GRILL Dine outside in the tiki hut overlooking a canal right in Pompano Beach. Comprehensive menu and attentive staff. 200 E. McNab Rd., 954-440-3347 $$

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. The bar is large and there are tables, too—many have ocean views. Music plays constantly, often live with a dance floor if one is inclined. 3440 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-3159 $

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

Brudzinski , where else would you go to watch the Miami Dolphins play? Wings and other bar food available. 235 S. Federal Highway, 954785-2227 $

Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar. CARIBBEAN High-quality

ingredients, inventive cooking, and a very welcoming staff. 460 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-1633 $$

Carrabba’s Italian Grill. ITALIAN Open for lunch and dinner

and provides gluten free options. 1299 S. Federal Highway, 954-7822688 $$

Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN Sprechen sie Deutsch? You don’t find many authentic German restaurants around town. So when you’re looking for a change in your restaurant rotation, take a trip back

to the old country at Checkers Old Munchen. The restaurant’s exposed wood framing is reminiscent of the German half-timbered architectural style and the walls are lined with classic German beer steins. For a traditional German meal, try the wienerschnitzel—it’s divine—a lightly breaded veal cutlet 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 options too including potato dumplings, potato salad and even hot potato salad. As you look around, you can’t help but get the feeling that most of the patrons are returning customers—which, of course, is a great sign. And the next time we get a hankering for some schnitzel, we know where to go. Imbibe to your hearts content with their wide assortment of German beers. 2209 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-7565 $$

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

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

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

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

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

Dos Amigos. MEXICAN When you feel the hankering for a fajita,

this Pompano Beach spot fits the bill. Try the margaritas too. 1308 N. Federal Highway 954-781-1955 $$

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

seafood town. This is truly one of those best kept secret type places.

With only a handful of tables, we’re selfishly hoping not too many people get in on this secret gem in Pompano Beach. 2862 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 while you talk to the traditional Italian staff. Don’t skip the romaine salad with the blue cheese. Enjoy cocktails from their new full bar. 1601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-1733 $$

The Gyro Joint. MIDDLE EASTERN Eat in, or carry out. It’s all Greek to me. 165 S. Cypress Road, 954-946-9199 $ Houston’s. AMERICAN Enjoy this contemporary eatery for lunch or

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

J Mark’s. AMERICAN A relaxing, modern restaurant and bar with food and service to match. 1490 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 Rachetta at Whole Foods Market. PIZZA AND WINE BAR

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La Veranda. ITALIAN The atmosphere is elegant, yet comfortable

and warm. Inside or out, one can enjoy a truly special evening in the Tuscany-inspired surroundings. Be it drinks from their full bar, a bottle from the copious wine selection or naturally the Italian food, everything is served perfectly, so expect to be delighted.

The staff takes pride in ensuring you are having great experience.

There is a big selection of pasta, entrées and traditional dishes, with new favorites to be discovered that the wait staff will happily explain. You can taste the love in their homemade scrumptious desserts. If you’re looking to celebrate or simply treat yourselves to an evening of superior dining, La Veranda is an excellent choice.

Reservations are suggested. 2121 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-7390 $$

Malulo’s International Seafood. PERUVIAN • SEAFOOD

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

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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. Organic and gluten free options available. Enjoy the location right across from the Pompano Fishing Pier. Have dinner and take a stroll—it’s why we live here, people. 1 N. Ocean Blvd., Ste 102, 954-532-2771 $$-$$$

Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Beach front dining at the Beachcomber Resort—go for the view. 1200 S. Ocean Blvd. 954-9417830 $$$ Ruby’s by the Sea. ITALIAN Italian by the sea is more like it. 2608 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-785-7700 $$

Rusty Hook Tavern. AMERICAN Located on the Pompano Intra-

coastal, 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 $

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

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.

Shishka Lebanese Grill. MIDDLE EASTERN It’s not easy to make a good falafel (chick peas, fava beans garlic and cilantro seasoned and deep fried, served with tahini sauce) but the ones at Shishka are worth every single calorie. There are plenty of other choices too from the classic hummus to baba ghanouj to chicken and meat shawarma.

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Umberto’s of Long Island. ITALIAN • PIZZA When a pizza is

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Valentino’s Italian Cuisine. ITALIAN • PIZZA An abundance of

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Italian fare served for lunch or dinner. If you can’t make it over to dine in, fret not, they offer free delivery. 427 S. Federal Highway, 954-5454881 $$

Sunset Catch. ITALIAN • SEAFOOD Fresh seafood served daily, and

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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 $

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Yakuza. JAPANESE • THAI The contemporary Asian anchored dé-

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2201 is made on the premises—even the desserts. We started off our meal with the pygros, a tower of eggplant, potatoes and ground beef topped with a cool yogurt sauce. The dish is reminiscent of the classic Greek dish moussaka, but the cool yogurt sauce replaces the bechemel. Finish off with the Greek yogurt mousse, a 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 de-

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

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 and favorites. 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 $$

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National Endowment for the Arts Grant Reception and Check Presentation Pompano Beach Cultural Center PHOTOS BY JEFF GRAVES At a celebration on Aug. 22 at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, Congressman Ted Deutch formally announced that the City of Pompano Beach will receive the prestigious National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Our Town, $100,000 grant for the Pompano Beach Crossroads project. The Crossroads project aspires to connect public art and performance art along a one-mile trail from the Cultural Center, through historic “Old Town Pompano” and along Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. to the I-95 overpass. The multi-media project will utilize public art, performance art, “drop-in” activities, literary events and digital projections. The City of Pompano Beach is one of 89 organizations nationwide to be awarded the 2017 Our Town grant.

Galen Todd and Donna Allen

Commissioner Barry Moss, Vice Mayor Charlotte Burrie, Mayor Lamar Fisher and Congressman Ted Deutch

Fritz Geitner, Vice Mayor Charlotte Burrie, Commissioner Barry Moss, City Manager Greg Harrison

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Half-a-Tank is the New Empty THE RECENT RESPONSE TO IRMA WAS IMPRESSIVE. STATE and local authorities were prepared and communicated clearly to the public. Residents took the storm seriously and reacted with plenty of time. I’m sure there were some problems, but overall our community is to be applauded. What more though, could each of us do to improve our response to massive storms?

A stronger storm that moves quickly will outstrip our collective ability to get out of harm’s way. People will die for a lack of gasoline to escape. So, “half-a-tank is the new empty” during hurricane season should be our habit.

It appears to me that station owners and distributors were diligent in providing as much as possible, but the demand was enormous throughout the state. This column is not an indictment of anyone, but rather a call for action to solve a bigger problem.

We will get hit with another storm and evacuation orders will

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come again. It appears that our region’s fuel storage capacity is insufficient to evacuate everyone simultaneously.

Common sense dictates that mandating or incentivizing gas stations to increase capacity would take a few years at least, if it’s feasible at all. The population of the state increases over time, compounding any structural solution. Storing fuel in containers at everyone’s homes would surely create more hazards than the one we need to solve. So, the only reasonable idea I can advocate for is for everyone to keep their tanks at least half full during hurricane season. Sure, that requires twice as many trips to the gas station, but other than that, there are few drawbacks.

Our citizens seem to know what to do.

Gasoline, cash and basic supplies were in high demand early in Irma’s lifespan.

Communications kept us informed.

Evacuation orders were heeded and shelters filled-up early.

I would highly recommend the state extend the rest area approach lanes as lines for gasoline crept out into the Turnpike causing significant delays. This fix is a no-brainer to me. We live in a peninsula with one way out — north.

Stronger building codes have been a way of life for two decades now. I’ve heard many stories about how strict they are but during times like these, I’m comforted that we have them. I’m sure more can be done.

Other regions face earthquakes, forest fires, floods, blizzards or tornadoes. I’ll take hurricanes over those every time as they usually come with plenty of warning. We do have shortcomings — such as the lack of gasoline, a fragile power grid and limited highways for such a high volume of evacuee traffic — but at least we see it coming.

Keeping a little extra gas in our tanks is a small step we can all take to improve everyone’s chances to stay safe. Perhaps use that extra time at the pump to call someone you love. Y

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