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Odd Brew

Pompano Beach’s Innovation District will welcome a new craft brewer. Odd Breed Wild Ales is set to open their tap room across the street from Bailey Contemporary Arts in August. Odd Breed uses a special process called wild fermentation to craft a light, tart brew not dependent on brewer’s yeast. Odd Breed is one of the first brewer of its kind in South Florida.

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Local news and happenings from Pompano Beach, including Fourth of July celebrations, performances at the new cultural center and movies under the stars.

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Fond memories of the pier.

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This month Miss Adventure helps celebrate the 20 year anniversary of On the Beach Watersports by riding a jet ski and meeting a parrot.

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Photos from around town including the preview party for Pompano Beach’s new Cultural Center and the fishing rodeo’s opening barbecue.

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Paying Your Dues IT ALL STARTED WITH AN ELECTROMAGNETIC field. I was working for American Express when it was discovered that my department was situated on top of an electromagnetic field. No one knew if this was unhealthy or conversely, if we would develop super powers previously unknown to man. At the time, Lou Lombardo served as the Executive Vice President of Operations for American Express Travel Related Services and I was one of the approximately 15,000 employees in his charge. It was widely known around the company that Mr. Lombardo started his career at American Express in the mailroom when he was just a teenager.

From time to time, he held “town hall” meetings where he informed employees about company news and goals. He always invited questions at the meeting or via interoffice memos.

I sent him a memo concerning the electromagnetic field. When his secretary called me to set up a meeting, I was stunned. This was a man whose days were scheduled to the minute. I expected a stuffy and aloof executive and was taken aback by how approachable he was. It was unmistakable that no detail was too trivial. And indeed, he listened to my concerns as to whether I would develop super powers or grow a third arm (he laughed at that joke).

As I recall our meeting, I have even more respect for him. Since he rocketed through the company hierarchy to become a high-ranking executive at one of the most recognizable brands in the world, my guess is that he had a “can-do” attitude from the start.

Just the other day, I was texting with a college friend who runs the advertising account for a luxury car brand at one of the world’s biggest agencies. She told me that several young employees requested to be moved off her account because they had been asked

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to design banners. Did they think as “newbies” they would be charged with developing worldwide creative campaigns?

We’ve all read about or encountered this curious, millennial attitude. My friend reminded me that she started out filing postcards. Later, she transcribed recordings from people who had been abducted by UFOs. She texted “I got that job because I filed the postcards so fast.”

My own sister, with her newly minted masters degree in healthcare administration from Duke University spent her first week at a prestigious consulting firm coloring in bullets points with a Sharpie. Really, you can’t make this stuff up.

There are countless articles about millennials: Some chastise them and their less than zealous attitudes toward work — expecting to skip over menial tasks and jump right into meaningful work. Some praise them — for seeking work they love and a balanced lifestyle. Others offer all sorts of explanations for this phenomenon.

But here’s the thing: Someone has to file the postcards and color in the bullets. And the truth is, all of those jobs are meaningful and important. Anyone who has achieved any professional success at all can tell stories of their humble beginnings and how critical those experiences were to their accomplishments. The truth is you don’t know what you don’t know, and any business must be learned from the bottom up.

Shortly after my meeting with Lou Lombardo, he arranged for my office to be moved temporarily while a construction crew created a new space for me and my fellow graphic designers. And no, as of press time, I have not developed super powers.

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Deerfield Beach will be celebrating Independence Day with a fun-filled event on the beach, including live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, local food vendors and a kids’ zone. Seven bands will be showcased over three stages. Fireworks will begin at 9pm. Complimentary parking will be available at the Cove Shopping Center (1580 SE Third Ct.) and St. Ambrose Catholic Church (380 S. Federal Hwy.). A complimentary continuous shuttle service will run from 11am to 5:45pm. Please note that shuttles will not run again until 11pm, due to the closing of the Hillsboro Boulevard bridge. For more information about the celebration, visit deerfield-beach.com.

Pompano Beach 5:30-9PM POMPANO BEACH FISHING PIER AND PUBLIC BEACH

In Pompano Beach, this Fourth of July is set to be a fun one. The festivities will kick off with live music starting at 5:30pm, including the Jamie Mitchell Band and main act, The Speaker Box Band. Make sure you’re looking at the Pompano Beach Fishing Pier at 9pm or you’ll miss a spectacular fireworks display!

Bring your own seating, but not your own fireworks. Parking can be found at

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Atlantic Boulevard, A1A and the new Pier Parking Garage. For more information, visit pompanobeachfl.gov.

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Lauderdale-By-The-Sea is the place to be for a good old-fashioned Fourth of July parade, kicking off at 10am. Relax with the family in El Prado Park with hot dogs and lemonade for lunch. Let the kids cut loose with a water slide, or have them check out the fire trucks that will be on display.

Fireworks will begin at 9pm and can be viewed from the park. To see the parade route and find more information about

Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale will be having their annual beachfront fireworks display starting at 9pm. The fireworks aren’t the only reason to make your way down to Fort Lauderdale.

The day begins at 12pm and includes live music, contests (including a watermeloneating contest), and a kids’ zone fully equipped to entertain your young ones — at least until 4:30pm. For more details, visit fortlauderdale.gov/july4.

PompanoPICKS Phantom of the Old Opera House The Summer Arts Conservatory — an intensive, 10-week theatre camp led by Herman LeVern Jones of TheatreSouth, Kris Coffelt of Curtain Call Playhouse and Band Master Richard Beckford — will present their full-scale performance of “Phantom of the Old Opera House” at the new Pompano Beach Cultural Center.

WHEN: Thursday, July 6, 10am, 1pm and 7pm; Friday, July 7, 10am, 1pm and 7pm; Saturday, July 8, 1pm and 7pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: $11.50/adult, $6.50-$8/child. Tickets can be purchased in advance at tickets.ccpompano.org or at the box office preceding the show. For more information, visit ccpompano.org.

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OUTRÉ THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS AN ADAPTATION OF GEORGE ORWELL’S “1984” AT THE POMPANO BEACH CULTURAL CENTER

The Outré Theatre Company is presenting its sixth full season of provocative theater. The first show of the 2017-2018 season will be a stage adaptation of George Orwell’s dystopian novel “1984.”

The adaptation, written by Andrew White, was premiered at the Lookingglass Theatre in Chicago in 2004 and later moved to Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre.

The play takes place in a world of perpetual war and omnipresent government surveillance. The “superstate” and its residents are dictated to by a political regime controlled by the privileged elite of the Inner Party. These elite persecute individualism and independent thinking as “thoughtcrime,” which is enforced by the “Thought Police.”

The play is a haunting look at fascism and proletariat despair.

“We live in perilous, quickly changing times,” said Outré’s Artistic Director Skye Whitcomb. “Our season reflects our commitment to thought-provoking work, and it also reflects the political and social climate we find ourselves in. We’re really looking forward to our new home in Pompano Beach and are very excited about the shows we’re producing.”

WHEN: July 13-30; Thursdays-Saturdays, 8pm; Sundays, 2pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach COST: $39/adults, $29/seniors and $19/students and industry professionals. Tickets are available online at ccpompano.org or by phone at 954-839-9578.

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Pure Residence has just been released on the market and is already converting to contract as South Florida’s latest new construction project. Set to break ground in summer 2017 with delivery in 2019, the sleek and curvaceous 187 unit condo will rise in the heart of Pompano, steps away from the beach and right in the midst of Pompano’s east revitalization district. The 17-story, glass tower will feature stylish finishing touches, an abundance of natural light gleaming through floor-to-ceiling windows, and both ocean and intracoastal views.

Residents of Pure will enjoy a private terrace, welcome lobby, fully-equipped fitness center, restaurant, concierge service and 24-hour valet. Additional space set aside for street-level retail will serve as an amenity for residents, guests and the surrounding neighborhood. Owners will have the opportunity to enter their unit into a rental management program or rent their units themselves for flexibility and ease of ownership. Prices start at $223,000 for a fully furnished unit.

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Monthly Events Yoga on the Beach Pompano Beach

Juliana from Yoga4Life Studios teaches yoga beachside on the patch of artificial turf near the fountains at the very east end of Atlantic Boulevard. Class is by donation.

WHEN: Sundays, 9-10am WHERE: Pompano Beach COST: By donation

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The City of Deerfield Beach Parks and Recreation Department is offering a new beach yoga program, presented

WHERE: The flow will take place on the beach, south of the International Fishing Pier, by Lifeguard Tower 2.

WHEN: Saturdays, 8am; classes will run until July 23.

COST: $12/one class, $50/five classes and $75/eight classes

Music Under the Stars

Every second Friday of the month, bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets to The Great Lawn for some live music under the stars. Playing this month is On the Roxx, fronted by energetic vocalist Diane DeNoble. On the Roxx performs

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by Sand Angel Yoga. All levels are welcome and no experience is necessary. Register at any of Deerfield Beach’s recreation facilities or visit deerfieldbeach.com/registration. For more information, please contact 954-480-4361.

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a variety of pop, rock and dance songs ranging from the 80s to hit songs of today.

WHEN: Friday, July 14, 7-9pm WHERE: The Great Lawn, Corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvds., Pompano Beach

COST: Free For more information about On the Roxx, visit ontheroxxband. com. For more information on Music Under the Stars call 954-786-4111 or visit pompanobeachfl.gov

Fresh Air with Byrd at BaCA

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. Classes can be taken sequentially or individually.

Byrd gives instruction and inspiration through writing challenges, group critiques and a cohesive and succinct lesson plan. Attendees are provided free entrance to Lyrics Lab, which follows.

WHEN: Wednesday, July 5, 7-8pm; Wednesday, July 19, 7-8pm WHERE: BaCA, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach COST: $15/pp

Lyrics Lab at BaCA

Lyrics Lab is a unique, no-ego, open-mic night every first and third Wednesday of the month at Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA). Bring your latest work — poems, verse, songs, lyrics and beats — to share in an intimate space with renowned

hosts and poets, accompanied by a two-piece house band. Interested in performing?

Arrive early to get your name on the list. Full bar with drinks starting at $4.

WHEN: Wednesday, July 5, 8-11pm; Wednesday, July 19, 8-11pm WHERE: BaCA, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach COST: $10/pp

Old Town Untapped

Fun-filled event featuring beer tastings, food trucks, live music, vendors and art exhibits at Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA) every first Friday of the month.

WHEN: Friday, July 7, 6-9pm WHERE: BaCA, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach COST: Free

Tuesday Night Beach Dances

Johnny Vincent is a trumpet player who has been performing in Deerfield Beach nearly every Tuesday night for over three decades. In the 1950s and ’60s, Vincent played trumpet with the Gene Krupa Quartet and in Dick Clark’s “Caravan of Stars.” Vincent will set up to play in the Main Beach Parking Lot in Deerfield Beach for listeners to enjoy and dancers to dance.

WHEN: Tuesdays, July 11, 18 and 25, 7-9pm WHERE: Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach COST: Free

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Tree Giveaway

Thousands of native trees will be given away. Residents of Pompano Beach can take home two trees per household. Proof of Pompano Beach residency required.

WHEN: Saturdays, July 15 and July 22 from 8am-3pm WHERE: City of Pompano Beach Nursery, 1000 NE Third Ave. COST: Free

Water Taxi Station No. 1 expected to be completed by end of July POMPANO BEACH SUMMER GOLF LEAGUE

Play a nine-hole scramble at the Pompano Beach Golf Course while networking with local professionals and business leaders.

Teams will be created at the event, so come alone or with a group.

WHEN: Every Thursday, June 1-Aug. 31.

Meet at 5pm; shot gun start at 5:30pm; food and drinks follow at 7:30pm.

WHERE: Galuppi’s, 1103 N. Federal

Highway, Pompano Beach COST: $20/pp To register, visit chambermaster. pompanobeachchamber.com/events/ register/677163 For more information, contact Chris Clemens (chris.clemens@copbfl.com) or Roger Gingerich (roger@rogergingerich. com).

Shark Tagging Excursion

Join researches from NSU and the Guy Harvey Research Institute to go shark tagging.

You will help rig, reel and tag live sharks, plus learn about the importance of shark conservation. It’s a full, thrilling day at sea aboard a dive boat. For more information, visit facebook.com/pg/pompanodive/events/ WHEN: Arrive at the boat at 8am; Boat departs at 8:30am; Boat returns at 5:30pm.

WHERE: Meet at the Pompano Dive Center at 101 N. Riverside Drive, Ste. 111, Pompano Beach COST: $185 per person. You must RSVP and pay in advance by calling 954-788-0208.

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According to Pompano Beach city staff, completion of the new Water Taxi Station No. 1 is scheduled for the end of July.

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Pier Review Mayor Lamar Fisher and Pompano Beach City Commissioners (both past and present) gathered May 22 to celebrate the official groundbreaking of Pompano Beach’s new pier, which is slated to be finished by early 2019. The new 11.8 million dollar pier will be just under 30,000 square feet, which is approximately 75 percent more area than the city’s current, 16,000 square foot pier. The old pier was built in 1964.

The new pier design includes shade structures, benches and marine-related artwork. It will be elevated an additional four feet to offset sea level rising and will be constructed using top-down methods, starting from the west to the east.

CONSTRUCTION OF POMPANO BEACH’S NEW PIER IS UNDERWAY “You’ll see it growing plank by plank by plank. It will be amazing,” said Mayor Fisher at the groundbreaking.

The new fishing pier will be 864 feet long, have wi-fi, underwater cameras and security cameras.

“Our pier will be a destination spot ... a true fishing pier in every sense, except with 21st century design,” said Pompano Beach’s District One Commissioner Michael Sobel.

Demolition of the first three spans took place in June and the first new piles will be driven in mid-July. Demolition and installation of all the spans are expected to be done by September 2018.

“God willing, the completion will be done in early 2019,” said Mayor Fisher. “That’s an aggressive timeline. We have put the pressure on our contractors and all those involved, but I know they can do it. They have a great history.”

Construction of the new pier has resulted in the closures of the city’s old pier as well as nearby Pompano Beach Boulevard. The stretch of the boulevard, between Northeast Second Street to Northeast Third Street, will be shut down from now until Thanksgiving.

Pompano Beach Designated a Preserve America Community The City of Pompano Beach has been designated a Preserve America Community.

Pompano Beach is the first City in Broward County to receive this prestigious honor awarded by the White House. In recognition of this accomplishment, Preserve America held a Street Sign Unveiling Ceremony on May 9 at the fire fountain across the street from Bailey Contemporary Arts.

Communities selected through the Preserve America Program receive national recognition for their accomplishments in preserving special places.

Benefits include use of the Preserve America logo on educational and promotional materials; a community sign; listing in a web-based directory that showcases Pompano Beach’s preservation efforts and heritage tourism destinations; and other support. Many Preserve America Communities are featured in

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“Discover Our Shared Heritage” National Register Travel Itineraries, as well as in the “Teaching with Historic Places” curricular materials created by the National Park Service.

The Preserve America Program became an authorized part of the National Historic Preservation Program when former President Barack Obama signed the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009. With this designation, 906 Preserve America Communities have been designated in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and two U.S. territories, including historic

The Preserve America Street Sign unveiling ceremony across the street from Bailey Contemporary Arts. Photo by Joe Yerkovich

neighborhoods within large cities and tribal communities. The Preserve America Program goals include a greater shared knowledge about the nation’s past; strengthened regional identities and local pride; increased local participation in preserving the country’s cultural and natural heritage assets; and support for the economic vitality of our communities.

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Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) and the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) of Pompano Beach have announced a new Artist in Residence program at their City Vista development near the Pompano Beach Cultural Center off Atlantic Boulevard. According to RMA’s plans, the City Vista development will include approximately 108 income-restricted apartments, three market-rate apartments and 3,800 square feet of ground floor commercial space. The one- and two-bedroom apartments will be available for lease by Landmark Developers. Artists who meet income requirements and apply to be a part of the Artist in Residence program will be provided leasing applications as soon as they become available from Landmark Developers. Those accepted for residency will receive various discounts, promotion opportunities and special access to classes and events at the cultural centers in exchange for occasionally volunteering at culture-related events and promoting Pompano Beach Arts. Artists are encouraged to submit a portfolio of their artistic work to innovate@copbfl.com “This is a tremendous opportunity for artists to live in an urban, dynamic new downtown community,” said Jody Leshinsky, Cultural Executive Director. “The Artist in Residence program will facilitate the success of City Vista, while also promoting Pompano Beach’s cultural arts scene, attracting and retaining talented individuals in the developing downtown, and providing a steady stream of volunteers to participate in the City’s growing cultural arts brand.”

The City Vista development is what the RMA believes to be the “next step in the creation of The Pompano Beach Innovation District.” The Innovation District project began with the transformation of two deteriorating historic buildings into Ali Cultural Arts and Bailey Contemporary Arts. City Vista is the result of a public-private partnership between Landmark Developers and the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA); the CRA contributed the land upon which City Vista is being built.

For more information, contact Emily Marcus, CRA Project Manager, at 954-786-7835 or visit pompanobeachfl.gov/index.php/pages/cra/cra.

FORENSIC AUDIT AUTHORIZED FOR POMPANO BEACH’S NORTHWEST CRA The Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Board has authorized a forensic audit of the City’s Northwest Community Redevelopment Agency (NWCRA) tax spending since 1989 by a certified public accounting firm paid for by Broward County. The audit is in response to suspicions raised at a City Commission meeting which questioned CRA spending.

Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs) are authorized by a Florida Statute to implement an economic development strategy to eliminate and prevent conditions of blight in designated geographical areas in the community. CRAs can also be job creators and drive major developments. Pompano Beach currently has two redevelopment areas under the management of CRAs — one in the East near the Pompano Beach pier, and the other in the Northwest near the new cultural center and City Hall.

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Jody Leshinsky Joins The Creatives CULTURAL LEADER TO FOCUS ON POMPANO BEACH ARTS & CULTURE VENUES

Jody Leshinsky, the former Assistant Director of the Broward Cultural Division, will now be the Vice President of Administration of The Creatives, the nonprofit organization in charge of managing Pompano Beach’s cultural venues, including The Amp, Magnetic Pompano at Citi Centre and the new Pompano Beach Cultural Center.

The Creatives helped launch Bailey

Contemporary Arts and Ali Cultural Arts Center.

“We are honored that Jody is now part of our exceptional senior team,” said Alyona Ushe, President and CEO of The Creatives. “She has been a major catalyst for the growth and development of arts in Broward County, and her level of expertise will be invaluable as we expand the cultural footprint of Pompano Beach.”

Leshinsky will oversee and coordinate the day-to-day administration of The Creatives, including the development of shortand long-range business plans and the implementation of programs that benefit the artists and cultural organizations of Pompano Beach.

“I am thrilled to be joining Alyona and The Creatives staff as they initiate a new phase of cultural growth in Pompano Beach,” said Leshinsky.

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Z UROLOGY IN POMPANO BEACH OFFERS STATE-OF-THE-ART CARE When did you start this business?

I founded Z Urology 12 years ago, when I opened an office in Fort Lauderdale. In 2010, I opened my second location in Coral Springs, and this year our Pompano Beach office was added. Prior to starting my own urology practice, I was in a fellowship program in male infertility.

What made you want to start this business?

I have always dreamed of owning my own urology practice, and there was also a huge need in the area.

Do you have a mission statement?

To provide excellence in urologic care while being compassionate and available at all times.

How many employees do have?

The practice now has close to 30 employees, including five doctors and two physician assistants. Our doctors are on staff at seven hospitals in the area. There is a practitioner available to patients via phone access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

What services does your business provide?

We provide comprehensive care for patients with a variety of urological issues, such as male infertility, male and female sexual

dysfunction, urinary incontinence, or elderly and female patients in need of complex pelvic floor reconstruction. Procedures are performed using the latest minimally invasive methods and robotic technologies. Dr. Christopher Hollowell, one of our practitioners, has an expertise in female urology, and commonly treats the condition of overactive bladder. His area of expertise also extends to pediatric urology.

What special skills or experience do you have that you bring to your business?

I was the first surgeon to perform a robotic laparoscopic surgery in urology in Broward County. I have also been a pioneering researcher in the use of biologic- and stem cell-based therapies in urology, which has led to successful trials in the treatment of Peyronie’s disease and other urological conditions. By being on the cutting edge of research we can educate and offer our patients the most advanced medical care in the world.

Where are you located and what are your hours of operation?

Our new office in Pompano Beach is located at 990 N. Federal Highway. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm. We have one central phone number for our offices in Pompano, Coral Springs and Fort Lauderdale: 954-714-8200.

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A Leap of Faith IN CASE YOU MISSED IT, Pompano said goodbye to the current Pompano Beach Fishing Pier on May 22. Since it first opened in 1964, it has been a fixture for locals and tourists alike.

I don’t personally remember the “glory days” of our pier. My youth was spent elsewhere, specifically at Casino Pier in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Casino Pier, of course, bears little resemblance to our pier.

I did, however, grow up fishing with my father. I purchased my very first fishing rod at the age of six. It was a baby blue beauty and I got it at the Point Pleasant Boardwalk, which was not far from Casino Pier. Point Pleasant was much closer to our summer home, and exponentially more family-friendly than Seaside Heights in the 1960s. It took me all summer to amass enough tickets playing Skee-Ball to earn enough points to get that rod. My parents could likely have bought me one for far less money, but I had a goal! I kept my six-year-old eyes on that prize all summer, its baby blue gleaming behind the arcade counter.

But I digress. Sort of. If you’re still with me, you know that this is all about fishing, and memories. Those of us who grew up near the ocean know the magic of fishing; those of us who don’t fish can still understand its lure (pun intended).

As for the pier, well, piers are simply magical. Whether its a sunny morning, an afternoon or a late night, when you’re near a pier, you’re never far from having some company. And that, really, is what a place like our pier is all about.

Fast forward a few decades to my children’s earlier years. The Pompano Pier is the backdrop of so many memories, the famous Junior Lifeguard Pier Jump being just one. On May 22, I stood

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BY DAWNE RICHARDS

The old pier in Pompano Beach

surrounded by faces full of excitement, giddy with the vision of our fabulous new pier. Watching eagerly as local dignitaries merrily picked up their ceremonial sledgehammers to signify the end of an era and the beginning of a new one, I was shocked to find myself blinking back tears. 1964! Where have the years gone? It was unexpectedly like saying goodbye to an old friend.

Yes, our new pier will be fabulous. Yes, we will make new memories, as will our children, and their children. Memories of fishing. Of meeting that special someone. Of watching the sun rise over the ocean. Of making that fearless pier jump.

That pier jump is a leap of faith, to be sure. And now, our city is engaging in a collective leap of faith — a leap into the future for our city. And what an exciting leap it is!

But still. Goodbye, old girl. Thank you for the memories. And thanks to our city leaders for envisioning the future — a new pier that will form the backdrop of childhood for generations to come. Y If all goes as planned, the new Pompano Beach pier is scheduled to open in late January 2019.

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[ fish tales ]

Winning Kingfish SEAPREMACY WINS SALTWATER SHOOTOUT! D&D LANDS A $29,000 KINGFISH! THE 19TH ANNUAL MERCURY/SEAVEE POMPANO BEACH Saltwater Shootout is officially in the books. 131 teams competed for a cash purse in excess of $150,000. The bite was strong and the competition was tight. A hefty weight of more than 100 pounds was necessary to break into the Top 30 in the tournament, due in large part to a great tuna bite with 151 blackfin tuna weighed in on Saturday.

Just one boat crossed the 200-pound mark to claim the first place spot in the Shootout and kick start their season with a bang at the first leg of the Pompano Beach Saltwater Circuit.

Captain Alex Burgess and his teammates on Seapremacy, a 29 foot Mercury powered SeaVee, caught four kingfish and four blackfin tuna for a total of 200.4 pounds. First place earned the team a check for $20,160 along with the lead in the top team of the season point’s race. Team Doing It All/Hard Way finished just behind Seapremacy in second place with 189.2 points and a check for $12,042. They also weighed in four kings and four tunas. They

received a standing ovation during the awards ceremony when they announced that they were donating over $1,400 of their winnings to the tournament charity, Children’s Tumor Foundation.

Third, fourth and fifth place in the Shootout were all decided by less than three pounds. First in Line/Utopia finished third with 174.6 pounds followed by team Blue Moon in fourth with 172.5

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points and Miss Michelle in fifth with 171.9 points. Miss Michelle also won the Non-Pro Division and the Non-Pro Bonanza to boost their tournament winnings to $5,275.

Off the Wall made history at the 2016 Saltwater Shootout when they cashed a $99,680 check, the single largest payout in the history of any meatfish tournament in South Florida. Their jackpot payout came from winning the ‘Pick 3’ category in the tournament. In this category, three of the five eligible species are drawn from a sealed container to determine which species a team must catch to win the purse. Ironically, the three species drawn in the 2017 Shootout were exactly the same as 2016 – kingfish, cobia and dolphin. Even more ironic, only one team had the winning catch in 2016 and 2017 and that team was Off the Wall. The 2017 Pick 3 jackpot earned the team a $14,165 payday.

While aggregate weights determine top team standings in the Saltwater Shootout, they are not the only way to win big at the tournament. Big fish are known to yield big payouts as well and team D&D discovered that with the biggest catch of the tournament. They made a right turn out of Hillsboro Inlet on Saturday and pinned the throttles on their quad engine Mercury powered SeaVee towards Miami where they landed a 41-pound kingfish that took the top spot in four different heavy fish categories for a grand total of $28,661 in prize money!

Melanie Chojnacki from team High Gear was the Top Female Angler with 65.3 points and Danny Castillo from Kimbuktu took the Top Male Angler title with 107 points. Hunter Irvine on Young Guns was the Top Junior Angler with 73.4 points and James DeMarco on Cold Steel/Native Son was the Top Pee-Wee Angler with 81.1 points. The heaviest dolphin of the tournament, a 34.3 pounder, went to Jeff Frost of Lauderdale Marina Fishing Team.

Bryan Sagar of team Reel Addiction landed the heaviest blackfin tuna at 37.5 pounds and Lacy Ingram of team Reel Stubborn landed the heaviest cobia at 29.4 pounds.

The exciting 3-leg PBSC summer series continues June 8 - 11 with its second leg, the Mercury/SeaVee Pompano Beach Saltwater Slam. Registration for the Saltwater Slam is currently open at www.saltwaterslam.com For a complete list of results from the Mercury/SeaVee Pompano Beach Saltwater Shootout, visit www.saltwatershootout.com

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[ urban adventure ]

A Caribbean Day-Cay

BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU

STEPPING OUT ONTO THE SAND AND APPROACHING THE tiki hut for On the Beach Watersports is like stepping into a teletransporter with a direct flight to a remote island in the Caribbean. A rainbow-colored, 27-year-old parrot named Sarah squawks as she dangles upside down from a stick suspended from the beachside stand. You can smell coconut oil and citrus as Kenny the Suntan Man demonstrates his homemade lotions for a guest.

Tropical frozen drinks are served from the poolside tiki bar, guests lounge under beach cabanas and the skin-drying sensation of saltwater hangs heavy in the ocean breeze. The sun-warmed sand beckons you to slip off your sandals and dig in your toes.

If you’re looking for a Caribbean-style vacation without going very far, then taking a daytrip to On the Beach Watersports is the perfect getaway. The beachside vendor behind the Wyndham Royal Vista resort provides everything a tropical day should -relaxation, intoxication, excitement and leisure. There are jet skis, kayaks, standup paddleboards, cocktails, sail boats, cabanas and, of course, Sarah the Parrot.

You’ll be greeted by Kenny the Suntan Man, a charismatic and chatty New Yorker who has worked for the beachside vendor since 1983 and started his own suntan lotion line in 1985. Kenny hadn’t intended on being in the suntan lotion business, but when the resort he was working for at the time promised to provide free suntanning products for the Miss Florida pageant and bailed last minute, Kenny stepped in.

“Two weeks later I was in Miami searching for a chemist. That’s when I picked up the name, The Suntan Man and started Under the Sun lotions,” Kenny said. Now Under the Sun products are sold online, in Puerto Rico, the Caribbean islands and various spots in the U.S. On the label is Sarah’s predecessor, a parrot named

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Trigger. Kenny has been in the suntan and beach activity business ever since. On the Beach Watersports celebrated its 20 year anniversary at its current location on the first of June.

“Basically what we do here is we show people what the proper use of suntan lotion is. We teach people how to tan safe in South Florida and enjoy their vacation. And we set the customers up with all the services they could want,” Kenny said. “We have jet skis, paddle boards, kayaks, sail boats, cabanas and chairs. We keep our prices low. A chair is only $5 for the day or $20 for the week.”

Kenny said many of his customers are locals.

“We get a lot of families that come every weekend. They live in the area and will walk over. The patio bar is open everyday from noon to closing,” he said.

Kenny is not the only longtime employee working around On the Beach Watersports. Tony has been working there for almost 18 years (since he was 18), Henry has been there for three, the bartender at the tiki bar, Susie, for 19 and Sarah the parrot for 18.

It’s easy to tell why. On the Beach Watersports is a little oasis.

For my July Urban Adventure, Kenny invited me to help On the Beach Watersports celebrate their 20th anniversary. I took the opportunity to get my adrenaline fix on a jet ski. Kenny hooked me and my boss up with two four-stroke jet skis, Henry instructed me on how to work the beast, and I was off.

Being on the jet ski reminded me a little bit of the last time I was on a mechanical bull, only this time I was in the middle of the ocean and could control the trashing myself. The ocean was choppy, so my new sea bull bucked up waves and crashed back down. My thighs burned as I hovered above the seat. As I pulled the throttle all the way down and gunned across the water, my arms tensed and I had trouble keeping a straight line. I squinted my eyes as the ocean water whipped my face. The feeling was exhilarating.

Unfortunately, there’s a fairly contained space in which jetskiiers can cruise, so the path is pretty much a zig-zag, back-andforth track, but with enough speed and dare, the experience is still pretty gratifying. If jet skiing isn’t enough adventure for you, On the Beach Watersports also makes daily trips out to the Everglades for airboat rides and gator shows.

“We have a shuttle bus that picks people up anywhere in South Florida within a ten mile radius of us.” said Kenny. “We bring people out to the Everglades to Holiday Park. We let the gator boys do the gator show.” Y On the Beach Watersports opens daily at 9am and closes between 6 and 7 at night in the summertime. Learn more online at onthebeach.ws. You can also order Kenny’s Under the Sun products at underthesunskincare.com. On the Beach Watersports is located at 1110 S. Ocean Blvd. in Pompano Beach.

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ODD BREED BREWING COMPANY IS ON SCHEDULE TO OPEN THEIR TAP ROOM IN DOWNTOWN POMPANO BEACH IN AUGUST. THE BREWERS ARE ON A MISSION TO INTRODUCE SOUTH FLORIDIANS TO A DIFFERENT BREED OF BEER — ALES CRAFTED USING WILD FERMENTATION.

“It truly puts Odd Breed Wild Mother Nature at Ales is on schedule the helm of brewing to open its tap room

BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU magic,” she writes. in Pompano Beach’s While there are new innovation district brewers on the West Coast across the street from and Northeast who use wild Bailey Contemporary fermentation, there are very Arts this August. The unique few brewers in Florida using this craft brewery has officially process, and none in South Florida to passed its plumbing inspections, Naumko’s knowledge. laid its floor and is well on its way to “The process develops a very, very interesting, transforming its space into a polished, artsy beautiful and elegant beer that can sometimes be tap room where patrons can enjoy some light bites, compared to very fine wines and champagne,” said Naumko. “We casual live entertainment and Odd Breed’s Wild Ales. Utilizing basically find microorganisms that live within our region that we “wild fermentation,” Odd Breed is a one-of-a-kind concept in South can culture and add it to our beer that produces great flavor — Florida. The mixed-culture brews are aged in French Oak barrels, what they call terroir.” carbonated in glass bottles and occasionally infused with local and Similar to wine, where the soil, sun, rain and region affect the fresh fruits. grape, Odd Breed trys to incorporate environmental influences into The aptly named odd and wild brewery is the vision and the beer. co-creation of Daniel Naumko and Matt Manthe. Naumko is a “In our case, the only way that we can connect our beer to our Venezuelan-born, trained musician and ad agency owner turned region is by picking up microorganisms from the environment restaurateur/home brewer who currently operates the Sybarite and fermenting those out to see what kind of flavors they produce, Pig in Boca Raton. Manthe has been a professional brewmaster for then adding those to our mixed culture,” he said. “We can add local nine years and has been an industry consultant for the past several. yeasts and microorganisms that we can find from trees or fruit peel Together, Naumko and Manthe wanted to introduce South Florida or different sources that produce interesting flavors. We’re adding to the magic and creativity of wild brewing. that to our beers, so now our beers have terroir the same way that wines have terroir.”

The Wild Process Naumko said people are often shocked when they try Odd Breed “Wild fermentation,” also known as “mixed culture” fermentation, Wild Ales. is a unique process that dates back to naturally-made beers before “People will drink them and say, ‘Is this really beer? I have never the use of traditional brewer’s yeasts. The controlled fermentation tasted a beer like this.’ They’re right. They’ve never tasted a beer process used for most American ales using brewer’s yeast generally like ours,” he said. “It’s such a small percentage of people in the takes only about two to three weeks from grain to glass. In the world that have been exposed to these types of beers. But in the case of wild fermentation, which uses a mixed culture of naturally U.S., over the last couple years, there has been a renaissance that occurring bacterias and microbes from the environment (including has reawakened the style. Now everyone wants to drink these, from trees, fruit rinds and old wine barrels), the process can take light, tart refreshing beers that have a strong connection to their anywhere from several months to years. environment.”

Julia Herez, a craft beer enthusiast and writer for CraftBeer.com, In addition to fermenting the beers with mixed culture, Odd writes that this way of brewing is “nothing short of immaculate.”

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Daniel Naumko and Matt Manthe.

Breed uses French Oak Barrels to age the beer.

“We look for a more subtle, less vanilla-forward barrel, instead of the American oak,” said Naumko. “American oak is very good for bourbons and things like that, but for us it wouldn’t be the best choice because we’re looking for subtlety and elegance in flavor.”

Odd Breed purchases recently emptied barrels from California, France and other parts of Europe that have been used to make both white and red wines.

“When we get those barrels, we do a thorough cleaning of them to neutralize any potential bacteria that would be unwanted for us in our beers,” Naumko explained. “We fill the barrel with our beer and then we pitch our mixed culture. We allow it to ferment over the course of six to eight months.”

Once the beer is fermented, Odd Breed does “bottle conditioning.”

Similar to high-end champagnes, Odd Breed carbonates their beer naturally inside the bottle.

“This usually takes anywhere between six to eight weeks, sometimes even more depending on the gravity of the beer,” said Naumko.

Once the base beer is created, Odd Breed takes some of it to create fruit-infused beers using local and fresh fruits.

“We have teamed up with a lot of local farmers that source interesting, fresh fruits, mostly organic, homegrown stuff that is grown without pesticides,” said Naumko. “We take all those fruits and after the beer is done and ready to go, we take a portion and separate them in different barrels or stainless steel containers. We put fruit inside those containers and then pitch the beer on top.

Then we get a beautiful, even more complex fruit character that’s not just an added fruit puree.”

Locally, Odd Breed has used passionfruit, starfruit, oranges, limes, lemons and mangoes.

“We made a farmhouse beer in which we used three different varietals of mango that was very successful at all the festivals and beer events that we’ve poured at,” said Naumko. “People love that beer. Love it.”

For fruits not available in South Florida, like cherries, blackberries and raspberries, Odd Breed uses flash-frozen fruits.

“They pick the fruit at its best moment of ripeness and then they deep freeze it and vacuum seal it. It’s very clean. It’s the best way to preserve fruit,” said Naumko. “Theres a lot of breweries locally that use extracts that are not necessarily natural. The extracts leave a very artificial note in the beer. We steer away from that.”

Once the final products are made, Odd Breed bottles their beer in green glass bottles similar to Champagne. The beer comes in both 750ml and 375ml bottles. The labels are all custom-crafted by local artists, including South Florida’s own Rob Lloyd, who is known for creating beer-inspired art. Lloyd’s work can be found in Belgium, Germany and Miami. Naumko says he hopes to support other local artists by featuring their work on the labels and in the tap room.

An Artist’s Village

In addition to supporting local artists through the labels and art, Naumko plans on having live music and spoken word at the tap room. The brewery’s close proximity to Bailey Contemporary Arts, Ali Cultural Arts, Pompano Beach’s new cultural center and the city’s planned artist-in-residence apartments at City Vista, make it a prime location to contribute to a creative village.

“We’re very, very excited about creating this little cool section of Pompano where there’s a lot of art and a lot of creativity going on,” said Naumko. “We have Kombucha makers, we have Blooming Bean brewing, grinding and roasting their own coffee, we have us making craft beer with a very strong connection to the region… I think the vibe is going to be kind of like Wynwood. That’s what I foresee happening.”

While patrons enjoy music, beer and art, Naumko said Odd Breed will also offer some light bites. There will be no commercial kitchen in the Tap Room, but Naumko said Odd Breed plans on having locally-baked bread delivered daily, some local cured meats, artisanal cheeses and a variety of house-made pickles, which Naumko’s family makes at his Boca Raton restaurant the Sybarite Pig. “It’s a very European concept,” he said. “I think people will like it.”

Odd Breed Wild Ales will call Pompano Beach its home, opening its doors across the street from Bailey Contemporary Arts at 50 NE First St. in Pompano Beach. If all goes as planned, the Odd Breed tap room will be open sometime in August. Check OddBreed. com for the most up-todate details. Y

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BY MARIE PULEO

GERMAN-BORN CONRAD PICKEL

SPENT A LIFETIME MAKING LIGHT COME ALIVE THROUGH THE STAINED GLASS ART HE CREATED IN CITIES AROUND THE UNITED STATES. IN THE LATE 1960s, HE LIVED AND WORKED IN POMPANO BEACH, LEAVING HIS CULTURAL IMPRINT ON THE CITY, AND SOUTH FLORIDA.

Every week, thousands of people all over America see his works, yet many don’t know his name.

Conrad Pickel, who for a time called Pompano Beach his home, designed stained glass windows for more than 800 churches throughout the country and is credited in the Guinness Book of World Records as having created the largest stained glass window in the world.

“He always had one project after another,” said his son Paul Pickel. “If he were still living, I just can’t imagine the different projects he would have come up with or designed, because he was always, always working.”

Born in Germany in 1906, Conrad Pickel grew up in Munich where he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, then worked as an apprentice at the prestigious Franz Mayer Studio, learning the art of stained glass.

At the age of 21, Pickel came to the United States to visit an uncle who had settled in Pittsburgh. The artist intended to stay for only a year, but ended up staying the rest of his life.

For the next two decades, Pickel worked as a glass painter for studios in various locations around the country, including Los Angeles, New York, Boston and New

LEFT Stained glass by Conrad Pickel at St. Clement Catholic Church in Wilton Manors. Photo by Caroline Hejja.

ABOVE Stained glass adorns the Pompano Beach home of Gloria and Tony Jacaruso, originally owned by Conrad Pickel. Photo by Jeff Graves

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Conrad Pickel (right) lays out a mosaic with a worker in his studio. Photo courtesy of Paul Pickel

Jersey. In the early 1930s, while working in Columbus, Ohio, he married Joan Friedlemaier, whose father was a glass painter and Pickel’s co-worker.

Around 1937, Pickel moved to New Berlin, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee, with his wife and their young daughter Erma. He worked for a prominent studio there, but had always wanted to start one of his own. So he eventually began working out of his home, looking for commissions.

His big break came in 1947, when he learned that St. Helena Catholic Church in Minneapolis was bidding a project for stained glass windows. Pickel met with the pastor, who liked his work, but was refused the job because he didn’t have the backing of a large studio.

As Pickel was walking out the door, the priest told him that the windows he really liked were in a church in Owatonna, Minnesota.

“My father turned around and said, ‘I designed them,’” recounted Paul Pickel.

The priest asked him to come back in and agreed to

Conrad Pickel (known as “Connie” to his friends) is noted primarily for his figures, especially faces and hands, and for his color. His trademark is his “Pickel blue,” which he used often.

“It’s a soft cobalt blue with a bit of gray in it, so that it’s calming,” said Paul Pickel. “It was probably his favorite color.”

“He was amazing too in the way he designed with the line work,” noted Paul Pickel. “When he would paint lips or eyes, he was able to create this fantastic expression with just a very simple, beautiful crisp line. I think he was a genius at that.”

In 1956, Conrad Pickel opened a branch of his studio in Vero Beach, Florida, which his son Paul now runs. Pickel had visited friends there, and liked the area so much that he bought some property, designed a house and moved down with his wife and then 12-year-old son.

The house, which he built with an architect friend, featured “Pickel” qualities, including his stained glass windows and mosaic tiles.

Unfortunately, the waterfront home, which was eventually sold to another family, was flooded by two hurricanes and had to be torn down.

The next stop on the artist’s itinerary was Pompano Beach.

In 1965, his daughter Erma Obermayr moved there

He always had one project after another. If he were still living, I just can’t imagine the different projects he would have come up with or designed, because he was always, always working. —PAUL order one window, 20 feet high and four feet wide, for $2,300. He told Pickel that if he liked the window he would give him the order for the others.

Pickel returned to New Berlin, converted a factory loft into a studio, and hired several people to help him. When the window was completed, the priest came to look at it.

Happy with what he saw, he gave Pickel the commission.

“They’re still some of the finest windows I have ever seen in my life,” said Paul Pickel.

By the early 1950s, Pickel had moved his rapidly growing business into a three-floor building he built next door to his other studio. He now had one of the leading stained glass studios in the United States.

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from Wisconsin with her first husband Russell, who was a periodontist. Conrad Pickel and his wife soon followed.

Pickel, who was looking for an area where he could build another house, found a waterfront property in the Santa Barbara Shores neighborhood.

“He loved the lot,” said Paul Pickel. “Once he had that, he designed the house to fit it, because it narrowed at one end.”

He wanted to make the house, which was completed in 1967, a prototype that incorporated his various ideas of stained glass, including one of his inventions, a stained glass block called decralite.

At that time there was a type of decorative white block that was made in Florida and used for balconies. These

RIGHT Stained glass around the Jacaruso’s pool.

Photos by Jeff Graves

blocks had openings, so Pickel decided that he would fill the voids with faceted glass – one-inch thick pieces of rich-colored glass held in place with epoxy – and create a stained glass building block.

“His motto was ‘Let your walls be your windows,’” explained Paul Pickel.

One outstanding example of Conrad Pickel’s use of these stained glass blocks is the enormous north window in the Advent Lutheran Church in Boca Raton.

During the period that Pickel and his wife lived in their Pompano Beach home, the artist worked on numerous projects in the area. The house included an upstairs studio. Pickel would do his designs there and send them back and forth to the main studio in Wisconsin. He also rented a studio in west Pompano, and hired someone to help him do some of the fabrication there.

In addition to using faceted glass, which came into vogue in the 1960s, Pickel used traditional leaded glass (pieces of painted glass joined together using a framework of lead strips) for his windows.

His most important works in the area, according to Paul Pickel, are the steeple of St. Clement Catholic Church in Wilton Manors; the large window behind the altar of St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church on 14th Street Causeway in Pompano Beach; the side and south windows of Christ Lutheran Church in Fort Lauderdale; and the large sanctuary windows of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Sunrise.

All were done with faceted glass, a technique that uses an epoxy resin to hold the colored pieces of glass together, with the epoxy becoming part of the design.

When the window is seen from the outside, the epoxy is light in color. But when it’s seen from the inside in dim light, the epoxy appears black, which creates a striking contrast with the rich-colored glass, an effect that Conrad Pickel loved and used skillfully in his work.

“I think he was one of the best faceted glass designers anyplace in the world,” said Paul Pickel, who is an accredited member and past president of the Stained Glass Association of America, and was the recipient of the association’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015.

The project that landed Conrad Pickel in the Guinness Book of World Records was the faceted glass window he and his studio created for the mausoleum at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice, Illinois, outside of Chicago. Constructed from 1968 to 1972, it measures over 23,000 square feet, and is the world’s largest stained glass window.

Another of his father’s most important works,

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ABOVE The room

was originally used to watch TV. The blue stained glass allowed for enough light to light the room and still watch TV during the day.

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said Paul Pickel, is a faceted glass window that was commissioned in 1981 by the Union Congregational Church in West Palm Beach (the church is now the home of a Spanish-speaking Seventh-day Adventist Church).

The Window of the Radiant Christ, which depicts Jesus standing over the New Jerusalem, was once listed as an attraction in the American Automobile Association travel guides. At 75 feet wide and 27 feet high, it is one of the largest stained glass windows in the country.

A much smaller example of one of his faceted glass windows can be seen in St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Lighthouse Point. He crafted the narrow, vertical column of stained glass that can be seen behind the altars of both the main church and the adjacent chapel.

In his Pompano home, one of the most striking features was the vertical stained glass louvers in the walls that enclosed the pool, which was inside the house, and covered with a screen roof. Each louver was two feet by six feet, and there were ten louvers in each wall. They opened and closed with hinges, and had an abstract design made of faceted glass.

“That had not really ever been done before,” said Paul Pickel. “It was experimental.”

Today, one louvered wall remains, and can be seen from the front of the house.

The façade of the house also features a rectangular faceted glass window that is in what used to be Conrad Pickel’s upstairs studio. Over what is now the entrance to the house, the artist installed a circular leaded glass window, which has numbers underneath it, and is a working sundial.

Other stained glass elements include a musically themed decralite wall on the outside upper deck, and a light box at the top of a staircase. An Asian-inspired leaded glass window in an upstairs bedroom was installed by the artist at the request of the family that owned the house after he did. It is one of only a few windows that he ever did in this style.

Downstairs, in the walls of what used to be the TV room and master bedroom, the artist used decralite blocks filled with pale blue glass. He also used decralite blocks done in various colors in the pool area.

The patio and the inside of the pool were covered in one-inch by one-inch tiles. Pickel designed a mosaic for the bottom of the pool that includes a series of fish, and he spent many hours, along with some people from his studio, laying down the tiles.

“He loved the pool area,” said Paul Pickel, “It was so inspiring to him, to sit by the pool with the sun coming in and the stained glass around. I think that was the part of the house he enjoyed the most.”

On the upper sun deck, he had a putting green. At one end of the pool, a winding staircase leads down to what was once his wine cellar. From a small window in the former wine cellar, you can see into the pool.

“He had a lot of fun designing different elements for that particular house,” Paul Pickel said.

The tile floor in front of the fireplace in the dining room included mosaics of a backgammon board, a chess board and a tic-tac-toe grid.

“He enjoyed that house so much,” said Paul Pickel, “because it had his character in it. It wasn’t just a runof-the-mill house. It had the glass and the color and the little whimsical additions that he put into it, and was a welcoming and fun place to be.”

But in 1970, it was time to move on.

Conrad Pickel had always dreamed of opening an art gallery where he could display his stained glass, paintings, sculptures, and mosaics. After driving up and down the coast from Pompano to Palm Beach, he found a house on Federal Highway in Boynton Beach, a

location he liked because it was on a main thoroughfare.

He purchased the lot, tore down the house, and built his gallery there, which he named Gallery Fantasia.

He sold his house in Pompano, and he and his wife moved to Boynton Beach.

The gallery was a cultural gathering place where Pickel organized free concerts and lectures, but it proved to be

too expensive to run, and he closed it in 1983. The twostory building, which is filled with stained glass windows created by Pickel, is now home to a real estate firm.

In 1977, his entire studio operation was relocated to Vero Beach, and soon after, he closed the studio in Wisconsin.

Pickel continued to live and work in Boynton Beach until his death in 1994, at age 88.

In 2014, to honor his contributions to the city, Boynton Beach created an annual Conrad Pickel Celebration which it holds on the third Saturday in May. It includes a tour of buildings that contain examples of his stained glass work, as well as lectures and an art exhibit.

Gloria Jacaruso, who with her husband Anthony has owned Conrad Pickel’s former Pompano Beach home since 2002, is a participant in the celebration. She gives a video presentation highlighting the Pickel features that make her house unique.

When Jacaruso and her husband were house hunting in Pompano, they had narrowed it down to a few choices.

She knew she wanted the one built by Conrad Pickel.

“It’s not a cookie-cutter house,” said Jacaruso. “We lived in a brand-new house before this, and it was like a big box. Where else could you have a house with all these unique things?”

The Pompano Beach Historical Society has expressed interest in preserving the house, and told Jacaruso that because of the artwork, the mid-century modern architecture and the history of the artist it is a good candidate for the National Register of Historic Places.

“We didn’t know anything about the artist when we bought the house, but because of the City of Boynton Beach’s efforts to educate the public about Conrad Pickel, we have come to appreciate it even more,” said Jacaruso.

“It’s surprising that such an internationally acclaimed artist has so many works here in South Florida.”

“He was always a dreamer, and he dreamed big,” said Paul Pickel. “He had an energetic body and an energetic mind, and was always trying to create the next project.”

“I think the long-lasting contribution of his art work,” Pickel continued, “is that many thousands of people see it every week in churches around the country, and even though they might not know who he is, they are inspired by it. The spirit that he created with his windows touches something in their soul.” Y

ABOVE LEFT Artist’s rendering of the Jacaruso home in Pompano Beach.

MIDDLE AND RIGHT

Gloria Jacaruso admires the work of artist who participated in a “paint-out” to pay homage to Conrad Pickel.

The paintings were exhibited in the Boynton Beach City Library as part of the annual Conrad Pickel Celebration that takes place every May. Photos by Debby ColesDobay BELOW LEFT

Window in the Jacaruso’s home.

Photo by Jeff Graves

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IN THE NORTH BROWARD BEACHES

DEERFIELD BEACH

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

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

LIVE MUSIC • KARAOKE • JAZZ •

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

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

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 $$ Café Med. ITALIAN Authentic Italian restaurant right on the ocean with an Italian chef from Rome. Live music nightly. Serves breakfast and dinner daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-5965840 $$$

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 $$ La Val de Loire. FRENCH Whether it’s a night out with the family or a romantic dinner for two, this quaint spot in the Cove Shopping Center serves classical French cuisine. 1576 SE Third Court, 954-4275354 $$$ 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. Sadly, you can’t make a meal out of chimichurri, so ask for it on the side with whatever you order. You won’t regret it. 721 N. Federal Highway, 954-427-6000 $$

Luigi Di Roma. ITALIAN Enjoy all your favorite classic Italian dishes

served in a clubby room complete with brick arches 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 mad in house daily. 2237 W. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-428-6577

Ocean’s 234. SEAFOOD Amazing views of Deerfield Beach and the Jumbo shrimp, citrus marinated and grilled served with baby arugula, radicchio, and tomatoes at Sette Bello in Fort Lauderdale

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

SUNDAY BRUNCH 10am – 2pm $16.99

2-for-1 Bloody Marys and Mimosas Call 954-785-0226 to make your reservation

WEEKLY SPECIALS MONDAY NIGHTS FULL RACK OF RIBS $11.99 TUESDAY NIGHTS 10oz NY STRIP $11.99 WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AHI TUNA DINNER $11.99 $5.99 LUNCH MENU HAPPY HOUR MONDAY–FRIDAY 4-7PM

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DiningOUT Sabor Latino. LATIN A new place in The Cove. 1544 SE Third Court, 954-708-2868

Taj Indian Restaurant. INDIAN We have two words for you: lamb korma. This classic Indian dish varies from restaurant to restaurant, and while we don’t have their recipe, we can tell you it’s juicy leg of lamb cooked in a rich cream sauce with raisins and cashews. 201 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 with $5 Cuervo margaritas, but as soon as you enter, the weight of the day lifts off your shoulders. The atmosphere is friendly and fun all around. There is outdoor patio seating available and a large U-shaped bar inside. The portions are generous—certainly enough to take home for lunch the next day. We loved the spicy shrimp tacos—soft flour tortillas filled with Cajun-grilled shrimp in a spicy chile lime sauce, topped with cilantro slaw, avocado and pico de 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 kids menu. 1015 S. Federal Highway, 954-708-2775 $

1601 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach (954) 942-1733 • giannisofpompano.com MON-THURS 11am-2:30pm & 4-9:30pm FRI 11am-2:30pm & 4-10pm SAT 4-10pm SUN 4-9:30pm

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

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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 op-

954.782.JETS (5387) JetsPizza.com 437 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach

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erated with catering options available. 2460 N. Federal Highway, 954782-8111 $$

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.) 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 selec-

tion of seafood to choose from if you want to cook yourself. 4602 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-0740 $$$

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

POMPANO BEACH

Aconchego Bar and Grill. BRAZILIAN A taste of Brazil in the heart of Pompano Beach. Open for lunch and dinner. 7 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 $$ Brew Fish. BAR AND GRILL Dine outside in the tiki hut overlooking a canal right in Pompano Beach. Comprehensive menu and attentive staff. 200 E. McNab Rd., 954-440-3347 $$

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DiningOUT Briny Irish Pub. IRISH

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

Bru’s Room Sports Grill.

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

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, 954-782-2688 $$

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

Chez Porky’s. BARBECUE A low-key spot serving a bunch of southern favorites. 105 SW Sixth St., 954-946-5590 $$

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

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 $$$

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

La Rachetta at Whole Foods Market. PIZZA AND WINE BAR

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

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 $

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 $$-$$$

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

Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Beach front dining at the Beachcomber Resort—go for the view. 1200 S. Ocean Blvd. 954-9417830 $$$

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

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

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

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

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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 $$

• 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 $

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 $

Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant. SANDWICHES

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

Seaside Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Enjoy a view of the 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 $$$ Shishka Lebanese Grill. MIDDLE EASTERN It’s not easy to make

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

1901 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-2999 $$

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

Umberto’s of Long Island. ITALIAN • PIZZA When a pizza is named Grandma’s Pizza—you must order it. And trust us, you won’t regret it. There is family tradition baked into every bite. 2780 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-784-7110 $$ Valentino’s Italian Cuisine. ITALIAN • PIZZA An abundance of

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

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 décor

is a feast for the eyes: warm, inviting and totally unique. The attentive servers address each table with personal concern. Central to the dining room is a large classic sushi bar, displaying the fresh fish offerings. But sushi is only part of their menu. Yakuza has a brilliant selection of Japanese and Thai specialties 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

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Burger Craze. BURGERS Top quality ingredients come together to

create unique taste sensations. Enjoy juicy burgers, hot dogs, wings and others daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-5965949 $$

Charlie’s Fish Fry.

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

Charm City. BURGERS Go ahead, order the tater tots, we know you want to. In fact, order anything on their menu. Try the emperor—an American kobe beef patty with aged Swiss, truffled aioli and sautéed mushrooms—a burger fit for a king. 1136 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-5310300 Coffee Cove. COFFEE SHOP With its bright, light colors and beach inspired theme, this boutique coffee house is locally owned and operated. Serving farm to table cuisine, hand crafted cold and hot beverages from 6am to 10pm. 313 SE 15th Terrace 754-333-8782 Duffy’s Sports Bar and Grill. AMERICAN With more TVs than people, Duffy’s is your destination for all things sports. 401 N. Federal Highway, 954-429-8820

El Jefe. MEXICAN For a truly inventive take on Mexican street food, this small yet bright and cheery taco joint is full of surprises. Try the El Mistico—a beef barbacoa quesadilla with queso blanco, mole negro and truffle crema. Yes, we said truffles. 27 N. Federal Highway, 954246-5333

Mawi’s Cafe. ITALIAN Family owned Italian bistro serving breakfast and lunch all day—paninis, bagels, salads, smoothies and more.

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Bob’s Pizza. PIZZA • ITALIAN Pizza served remarkably close to the beach—as if pizza could be get any better. 2076 NE Second St., 954426-1030

Gelateria. GELATO Cool off with an Italian frozen treat. Offering more than 26 flavors of gelato right by the sea. Open daily from 12pm to 10pm. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 694-4282850

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Biondos Pizza Plus. AMERICAN Have you ever been in the mood for pizza, but your kids crave burgers and fries? Next time, remember that the “plus” in Biondos Pizza Plus is there to settle the food debate.

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Nick’s Pizza. PIZZA Nick’s family moved from the Bronx to Deerfield

Beach 13 years ago and opened Nick’s Pizza. The restaurant offers an extensive Italian catering menu and New York Style pizza. They offer delivery service too. 137 NE Second Ave., 954-421-6700.

The Pickle Barrell. DELICATESSEN Get in touch with your inner New Yorker at this old style deli complete with friendly guys behind the counter filling your sandwich with enough pastrami to feed a family. 33 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-427-0650 Olympia Flame. DINER With a traditionally huge diner menu, you

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

Pizza Piez. ITALIAN 614 SE 10th St., 754-212-2396 The Sticky Bun.

DELI • BAKERY • BRUNCH. Everyone will find something to munch on, whether it be their flourless chocolate cake

or a short rib panini with fontina cheese and pickled red onions… yum. 1619 SE Third Court, 754-212-5569

Tucker Duke’s Lunchbox. BURGERS The names of the burgers

are as unique as what’s inside of them. This place can challenge your burger building skills any day of the week. 1101 S. Powerline Road. 954708-2035

Umberto’s Pizza. PIZZA Family tradition baked into every bite.

Try Grandma’s pizza, square pizza with fresh tomato and basil and of course, mozzarella. 233 N. 21st Ave., 954-421-7200

square cut pizza. 334 E. McNab Road, 954-951-6465

The 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 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

Jack’s Old Fashion Hamburger House.

BURGERS • HOT DOGS Enjoy a burger and tunes on the ol’ jukebox as you sip your

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milkshake. And top your burger with some of that secret sauce. 591 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-2844

Burger Fi. BURGERS Everything at Burger Fi is cooked to order. Don’t

Jersey Dogs. HOT DOGS • ITALIAN Grab a seat at the counter and

miss the fries and the larger-than-life onion rings are a meal unto themselves. The breakfast all day burger is topped with a fried egg. 3150 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-7120

Red Fox Diner. DINER Treat yourself to one of the daily specials

at the Red Fox and you just may think that you aren’t at a diner at all—but a bonafide restaurant. But if you are in the mood for some comforting diner food, Red Fox never disappoints. From tuna melts, to burgers to some of the best biscuits and gravy around, you will always leave satisfied. Breakfast and lunch served daily. 2041 NE 36th St., (Sample Road) 954-783-7714

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—but call ahead, the place fills up fast. Yes, this a hot dog joint that accepts reservations. Need we say more? 3330 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-800-7006

Packy’s Sports Pub. SPORTS BAR If you are looking for a local

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

Westshore Pizza and Cheesesteak.

Jukebox Diner. DINER Bright, classic seating, jukeboxes, and that old-school diner feel. 2773 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-960-5882

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

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

POMPANO BEACH Fast & Casual 5 Girls Burgers.

BURGERS Burgers, better known as broads, served by some badass women. A dream come true. 2659 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-8889

Alice’s Xpress Mediterranean Grill. MEDITERRANEAN Fresh-

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

103 NE Third St., 954-941-0410

Antica Roma Caffé. ITALIAN CAFÉ Thank goodness for places like

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

La Cocinita. DELI • SANDWICHES What could be better than oldschool eats? Old-school prices. Where else can you get a burger for a few bucks? 143 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-8778

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

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

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

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

Pasquale’s Pizza. PIZZA Family owned and operated serving pizza by the pie and by the slice. 2680 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-601-0707 Phil’s Heavenly Pizza . PIZZA Seating indoors and outdoors with gluten free pizza options. 2647 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-9270 Pudgies Cafe. DELI

SANDWICHES 2688 E. Atlantic Blvd.,

FOOD • SANDWICHES Serving breakfast and lunch daily, stop in for a burger or an omelette any time any way. 2301 NE 16th St., 954-941-1430

Big Louie’s. ITALIAN • PIZZA A South Florida chain offering classic Italian dishes—get down with a generous portion of chicken Parmesan. 2190 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-5510

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

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

Steak Shop & Deli. SANDWICHES Everyone needs a cheese steak

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

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Cafe Brie. SANDWICHES • SALADS A little gem of a place that serves

fantastic sandwiches, salads, quiche and desserts. 2765 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-532-7800

Chez Cafe. COFFEE • BAKERY A warm and cozy place to grab break-

fast, 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

now and then. Order one here and you’ll think you’re in the heart of Philly. 1801 E. Sample Road., 954-941-5790 will bring your pizza to the beach—a million minds making the world a better place. 1201 S. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-2344

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

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

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The Tapestry of Recreation WHY SHOULD CITIES FUND RECREATIONAL opportunities that clearly attract a limited number of residents? A recent newsletter from Pompano Beach commissioner Mike Sobel referred briefly to a $2.5 million annual subsidy for the city golf course. His remark was clearly meant to spark this question among residents. Should all of the city’s taxpayers fund lower fees so residents who choose to golf can do so at a lower rate? Clearly golfers can afford to pay the full amount, right? What about beach visitors expecting a clean, well-maintained beach area or fisherman at area piers getting access to the ocean for much less than the cost to provide? Should parents of local youth pay all the costs for sports fields, lights, etc.?

The Pompano Beach Municipal Golf Course. Photo by Daniel Myers

So I called city leaders in area cities to probe for answers. The mayor of Lighthouse Point, Glenn Troast summed up the issues this way: “That’s a difficult issue to assess because there are so many intangibles.”

Clear answers in black and white are not easy in the arena of recreation and leisure activities. There are not many special formulas or easy comparisons to other cities. What one city spends on a specific program may be very different from what is spent in another city.

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BY RICHARD ROSSER

The answer to the question lay within the context of local politics: elected officials who live and govern within each city must campaign face-to-face with residents. If residents are happy about life in their city ...these leaders know it. When residents are unhappy, commissioners hear about it. Recreation is part of everyday life and happy residents go about their days not bothering commissioners. Unhappy residents let their thoughts be known. A large group of seniors in Lighthouse Point wanted to add yoga classes at the library, so they raised there voices and now those are available. Obviously, the funding made sense to enough people.

Sure, one can argue that a city “needs” a golf course, city pool or tennis center to attract residents or new businesses. There is some truth to this; but one could say that all those amenities can or should be funded by those who use them.

There isn’t a publicly-funded trampoline center and yet those seem to be a whole lot of fun for kids. The long list of area programs is excellent, but clearly I could list many other activities that might be offered to residents.

Unfortunately, there is no recreation formula available for any city. The tapestry of our lives involves a variety of aspects that bring us joy and happiness. Many seniors clearly remember being a kid playing at the park or recall being a young parent taking their kids to local sport leagues. Their tax dollars to support those programs pay into a system their grandchildren now enjoy. Some people fish, some play golf and some like big holiday parades down main street. Together, we make our preferences known and explore new options to create a better quality of life for everyone.

The word “love” is tricky for politicians but I can use it. Do you “love” living where you live? Why or why not? Using tax dollars to support selected recreational programs and facilities is a critical part of creating that feeling ... but very difficult to quantify. If you don’t love where you live, call your commissioner to suggest new colors for the tapestry.

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