Pompano! Magazine June 2018

JUNE 2018

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News Around Town

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Dining Out

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It Dawned On Me AGING IS NOT FOR THE WEARY

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Lessons from Hurricane Irma

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Our time in the sun

June 2018

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The Best Day Foundation helps children with special needs build confidence through adventure activities. The group recently hosted Beach Adventure Day on Pompano Beach which paired each child with a buddy who helped them learn a beach sport. Photo by Jeff Graves

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SUPing Superstar Attempts World Record

In June, Pompano Beach fire inspector and Broward County native Virginia Burgess will set out to set a Guinness Book World Record for SUPing over 100 miles from Cuba to Key West in under 30 hours.

If she completes her brave endeavor, she will be the first female in the world to do so. Funds raised from her effort will benefit the Women’s Sports Foundation.

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Lessons from Irma

Last year the City of Pompano Beach learned many lessons during and after Hurricane Irma’s looming threat. Reporter Marie Puleo finds out how the city is preparing for hurricane season this year, looking back at last year’s key issues including debris collection, emergency generators, supply distribution locations, communication technology, electricity and shelters.

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Creatively Speaking

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Pompano Picks

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City Beat

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In Case You Missed It

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It Dawned On Me

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Dining Out

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Pompano Peeps

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Unsolicited Advice

June 2018

Mourning mom through her immortal lessons.

June is packed with fun events, including the annual Pineapple Jamboree, the Extreme Kayak Fishing Summer SLAM Series, the Brazillian Folks Festival and a Bowl-A-Thon.

Marie Puleo keeps you up to date on Pompano news including: a breakdown of Pompano Beach’s new bond and an introduction to the North Beach Alliance.

Our editor-at-large Jeff Levine has his finger on the pulse of Pompano Beach, including new developments at Isle Casino, the opening of Oceanic Restaurant and renovations to Festival Marketplace.

Columnist Dawne Richards: the Tin Woman.

The dining scene in Pompano Beach keeps getting better and better — from small mom-and-pop places like the Great Indian Grill, to the new Pompano Beach House. When you can’t decide where to go, consult our comprehensive list of restaurants.

The Pompano Beach High School Athletic Booster Club held its annual golf tournament and, of course, we have plenty of photos from the Pompano Beach Seafood Festival.

In honor of father’s day, Danielle Charbonneau recalls lessons from her dad.

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Good Grief I used to be afraid of my mother’s death. I would try to imagine what my life would be like without her, but it was impossible. She was an overwhelming positive force in my life.

My sister perfectly described her as a “selfless tower of strength.” I felt my mother’s presence in everything. I felt her when I made my bed in the morning, remembering how she loved everything to be neat and squared away. I would think of her while buying groceries — often choosing the same brands she was loyal to. (I swear by Breakstone’s sour cream.) I felt her when I would work hard — at anything — knowing she did everything well. I always think of her when I kiss my own children — chanelling her limitless affection and warmth and making it my own. But mostly, I think of her when I laugh. She always said “If you can’t laugh, it ain’t worth it.”

I would look at people who had lost their own mother’s, yet seemed to be living life as usual.

I would try to assure myself that I too would be able to do that when the time came. That I would be able to work and cook dinner and go to the gym and run errands. Now I know what really happens when you lose your mom.

At times duinrg those first few days, the pain and the void felt all consuming. Sometimes I would lay awake at night fearful that the emptiness would surround me forever. And I tried to remind myself of all the people who seem to be doing just fine even though they had lost someone — including my own mother.

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I recently came across an essay my mother wrote about the novel “The Lovely Bones” for the book club she ran in her neighborhood. The book is written in the first person by the ghost of a teenage girl who observes her family in the aftermath of her own death. My mother starts her essay as follows: “My mother passed away thirty-two years ago and still almost every day following her death, I think of her and I have these imaginary one-way conversations with her. I like to think that someday I shall ascend to those heavenly heights and there will be my mother waiting for me at the gates. And I know exactly what she will say to me. ‘Elaine, why did you let you hair go gray?’”

Reading this brought me some measure of comfort. First of all, it made me laugh. But more than that, knowing she had these imaginary conversations brought me such a level of comfort. It was as if my mother reached out and told me, “It’s OK to be sad, Susie. Go ahead, cry sometimes. Miss me sometimes. Remember me and talk to me. It’s OK to do that. It’s OK. But, you still have to make your bed.”

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PompanoPICKS [ happening in and around the town ]

Pineapple Jamboree

The Pineapple Jamboree is one of the most fun and memorable events hosted by the Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce all year. Enjoy locally crafted pineapple beer, food pairings, a rum tasting, tequila tasting, Caribbean buffet, steel drum band, raffles, prizes and games. Attire is Caribbean casual.

WHEN: Friday, June 8, 2018 from 6 to 10pm WHERE: Sample McDougald House, 450 NE 10th St., Pompano Beach COST: $40 in advance; $50 at the door For more information contact Connie Davis at 954-941-2940 x 205.

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Extreme Kayak Fishing Summer SLAM Series

This offshore kayak fishing tournament is fun for both anglers and land-fans. For the kayak anglers, there are huge cash payouts and prizes for top tournament winners. First prize purse is $5,000. For land-dwellers, there is live music, food vendors, a cross fit competition, SUP and kayak demos and games. A SUP race will also take place.

WHEN: Saturday, June 2. Anglers launch from the beach between 6 and 7am and return by 2pm sharp for fish weigh-in. Land festivities run from 9am to 3pm, with music starting around 10:30am. Awards for the SUP competition will be given around 2pm. Event ends at 3pm.

WHERE: The launch point and stage will be set up on the sand just south of the Pompano Beach Fishing Pier, 222 N Pompano Beach Blvd.

RULES: Eligible fish for the tournament include dolphin, wahoo, kingfish, black fin tuna, African pompano, cobia, mutton snapper, gag grouper, black grouper, warsaw grouper, snowy grouper and all mackerel. All fish must be five pounds. Up to five fish eligible for weigh-in per kayak.

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Broward College’s Dinner at the Square: Does Your Voice Count?

Broward College’s Village Square is a non-partisan public educational forum on matters of local, state and national importance. Dinners at the Square are intended to be educational and entertaining. The debate is spirited, fact-based and civil, recalling the history and principles at the foundation of democracy.

June’s dinner will focus on the topic “Does Your Voice Count?”. The youth in Montgomery helped achieve the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The youth in Birmingham helped lead the civil rights movement. The youth in Selma sustained their movement. The youth in South Africa assisted liberation.

Unfolding in real-time, youth all over the United States, led by survivors of the Parkland shooting, have been calling for action on gun control. Are their young voices being heard? Do their voices and votes count? Will change ultimately occur?

Some believe these young voices are unwilling to comprise or find middle ground. Will their movement fizzle, or, like their predecessors, will they change legislation? June’s Dinner at the Square will focus on these questions.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 6. Panel discussion will begin promptly at 7pm.

Please arrive by 6:45pm. Event ends around 8:30pm.

WHERE: Funky Buddha Brewery, 1201 NE 38th St., Oakland Park COST: Pre-registered guests are $45. Dinner is included in the ticket price. Members of the Village Square ($68 membership) are invited to bring themselves and one guest to a cocktail reception prior to the panel discussion from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Membership does not include the price of dinner.

For more information and to purchase tickets visit broward.villagesquare.us/ event/does-your-voice-count/

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Brazilian Folks Festival

The Brazilian Folks Festival is a twoday art-based event that celebrates Brazil’s Cultural Heritage. The event showcases Brazilian ethnic food, folk dance, capoeira, quadrilha Junina, a samba school parade and performances by Brazilian musicians.

The festival is hosted by Minority Help and the City of Pompano Beach as part of the Brazilian Arts and Cultural Engagement (B.R.A.C.E.) project, which aims to raise community identity and engagement.

WHEN: Saturday, June 23 from noon to 10pm and Sunday, June 24, from noon to 8pm.

WHERE: Pompano Community Park, 850 NE 18th Ave. Learn more at minorityhelp.org.

Pompano Beach Issues a Call to Artists for New Underwater Sculpture The City of Pompano Beach is looking to commission an artist/artist team to design and fabricate a sculpture that will be displayed at the beach for one year. After a year, it will be submerged into the ocean and attached to Lady Luck in shipwreck Park. The budget for the project is $35,000. The deadline to apply is July 2. For more information, and to apply, visit: callforentry.org, click on “View all Calls,” then search “Pompano.”

Life Tour at the Amp

FEATURING BOY GEORGE AND CULTURE CLUB, THE B-52S AND THOMPSON TWINS’ TOM BAILEY

Grammy Award-winning legends Boy George and Culture Club will headline a tour with the multi-platinum selling band The B-52s and Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey.

Since their inception in 1981 Culture Club have sold more than 50 million records worldwide, led by their classic hits, “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me,” “Karma Chameleon,” and “I’ll Tumble 4 Ya”. The group is fronted by British singer-songwriter Boy George. The B-52s have about 40 years under their belt and have sold over 20 million albums. From songs like “Rock Lobster,” “Dance This Mess Around” and “Private Idaho,” to chart-topping hits like “Love Shack” and “Roam” the B-52s’ dance-rock tunes are a party.

WHEN: Sunday July 1. Doors open at 5:30pm; show starts at 6:30pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Amphitheater, 1801 NE Sixth St. COST: Tickets range between $60 and $200 and can be purchased online at theamppompano.org or axs.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the box office located inside the Pompano Beach Cultural Center at 50 W. Atlantic Blvd. Monday - Fridays from 10am to 6pm.

Relay for Life Rescheduled

The 2018 Relay for Life originally scheduled for April 28 in Quiet Waters Park has been rescheduled for Sept. 22.

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In addition to bowling participants will enjoy fun for the whole family including: face painting, a photo booth, a balloon artist, a magician and a silent auction. Prizes will be awarded for best dressed team, the most enthusiastic team and, of course, best team score, among others. The event will raise money to prevent child abuse.

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City Manager Announces Cultural Arts Leadership Team

City Manager Greg Harrison has announced the new leadership team of the Cultural Affairs Division in Pompano Beach. Earl Bosworth has been hired as assistant city manager to oversee all cultural affairs and operation of the City’s cultural venues, which include the new Pompano Beach Cultural Center, Earl Bosworth Ali Cultural Center, Bailey Contemporary Arts Center and Pompano Beach Amphitheatre.

Mr. Bosworth brings with him over 20 years of government management experience. Earl is currently the director

of the Broward County Cultural Division.

Additionally, Mr. Bosworth has served as president/CEO of ArtServe, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale and assistant director of the Cultural Division for the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.

He was also employed as acting director of Broward County Animal Care and Regulation Division and also administrative manager for the Broward County Consumer Affairs Division.

Mr. Bosworth has earned many accomplishments and achievements. He currently is serving as Vice Chair on the Board of the Florida Cultural Alliance.

He is also a graduate of Leadership Broward Foundation and has served as a Board Member of the U.S. Selective Service. Bosworth is a two time attendee of the Americans for the Arts Executive

Leadership Forum. Personally, Earl is a musician and published song writer.

Mr. Bosworth has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Florida State University.

“Earl Bosworth brings a wealth of cultural arts experience that will elevate Pompano Beach’s expanding cultural community to the next level,” said City Manager Harrison.

Mr. Bosworth officially joins the City of Pompano Beach on June 4. Additionally, as part of the Cultural Arts Leadership Transition Plan, City Manager Harrison has named Phyllis Korab to the position of cultural affairs director who has successfully served in that capacity for the last year.

Congressman Ted Deutch is pushing for an investigation of possible sanctions violations

by Pompano-based Kalashnikov Factory On April 11, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury requesting information on reports that Kalashnikov USA, based in Pompano Beach, Florida, may have violated U.S. sanctions through its relationship with the Russian gun manufacturer Kalashnikov.

Congressman Deutch issued this statement: “This story is layered with suspicious moves and questionable decisions. Kalashnikov USA, lured to Florida by Governor Scott, is reportedly using a web of shell companies to hide its relationship to the sanctioned Russian Kalashnikov company. In 2015, a year after the sanctions were put in place, Kalashnikov USA listed its parts and components as coming from Russia in its application for tax incentives. Even more troubling is this application was approved by Governor Scott’s administration.

It is shameful that the State of Florida and Governor Rick Scott appeared to bend over backward to recruit a gun company with questionable ties to Russian oligarchs, especially as nearly seventy percent of Floridians support a ban on assault-style rifles. This case deserves a full investigation to determine whether federal laws were broken to protect Kalashnikov’s profits.”

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production to South Florida in 2015 and may have been offered tax incentives as part of Florida Governor Rick Scott’s push to lure weapons manufacturers to Florida. The Russian gun maker Kalashnikov is the manufacturer of AK-47 assault rifles, and in 2012 Kalashnikov USA became the sole distributor of Kalashnikov firearms in the United States.

In 2014, the United States Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) sanctioned Kalashnikov following Russia’s illegal actions in Ukraine. Though it claims to have no ownership connection to Kalashnikov in Russia, there are reports that Kalashnikov USA may be in violation of federal sanctions through continued business relations with the Russian company. According to these reports, the U.S. attorney’s office in Miami has an open criminal investigation into this case.”

You can access the letter at teddeutch.house.gov.

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June 15 at 8pm Houston Sworn Pool at Mitchell Moore Park, 901 NW 10th St. Splash in the pool while watching a movie.

June’s movie is Free Willy. Snacks and refreshments will be available. For more information call 954-786-4116. Free

Pompano Beach’s Music Under the Stars

Second Fridays at 7pm | June 8 The Great Lawn, Corner of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Blvd.

Bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy open-air music. This month’s Music Under the Stars features Melinda Elena, a rhythm and blues band. Free

Untap Your Potential

First Fridays, 6 to 9pm | June 1 Pompano Beach CRA, 100 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach) Are you a current restaurant/retail business owner looking to grow in Pompano Beach?

Are you a commercial real estate agent with clients looking to make Pompano Beach home? Do you currently have a business within the Pompano Beach CRA district and want to learn about what type of programs and incentives are available for you? On the 1st Friday of every month, you are invited to join Pompano Beach’s economic development team for an educational walking tour. Topics include: facade and business site improvement program; strategic investment program (SIP); capital improvement grant program; strategic investment streetscape program (SISP); relocation and development incentive program and real estate development accelerator (REDA). After the walking tour, stay for Old Town Untapped, Pompano Beach’s monthly food and brew festival (see below). Free For more information email Tiara.Striggles@copbfl.com

Old Town Untapped at BaCA

First Fridays from 6-9pm | June 1 Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach Fun-filled event featuring beer tastings, food trucks, live music, vendors and art exhibits. Free

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Pompano Pier Food Truck Round Up Third Fridays from 6 to 10pm | June 15 | Pompano Beach Fishing Pier (222 N Pompano Beach Blvd.)

Join for an evening of food trucks, music and fun. Bring blankets and folding chairs.

Entertainment and full bar.

New Palm Aire Farmer’s Market

Tuesday afternoons from 2 to 7pm Herb Skolnick Community Center 800 SW 36th Ave., Pompano Beach This brand new farmer’s market will gather local artisans and growers. Fruits, vegetables, local honeys and multi-cultural cuisines including BBQ, Indian, Greek, Venezuelan, soups, organics, street foods and more will be represented.

For more information call 954-786-4590

Yoga on the Beach

Sundays from 9-10am Beachside on far east end of Atlantic Blvd.

Juliana from Yoga4Life Studios teaches yoga by the beach on the patch of artificial turf near the fountains. Bring water, a towel and yoga mat. For more information call 754-307-9489. By donation.

Open Mic Night

Third Mondays at 9pm June 18 26 Degree Brewing, 2600 E. Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach 26 Degree Brewing hosts a monthly open mic night on the third Monday of every month from 9pm until close. All acts are welcome, from comedy to poetry, jugging and music. Drafts are $1 off during the event.

Pints & Poses, Yoga & Brews

First & Third Sundays at 10am | and Second & Fourth Wednesdays at 6pm 26 Degree Brewing, 2600 E. Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach Yoga and craft beer go together like chocolate and peanut butter, chips and salsa, wine and cheese. Every first and third Sunday of the month, and second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, a yoga instructor will help you find inner peace and maximum flexibility. Afterwards, 26 Degree’s bartenders will help you find your inner thirst and maximum craft enjoyment.

Classes on Sundays start at 10am; Classes on Wednesdays start at 6pm. Cost is $15 and includes a full hour of yoga and a beer of your choice.

Lyrics Lab at BaCA

First & Third Wednesdays from 8-11pm June 6 & 20 Bailey Contemporary Arts 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach Lyrics Lab is an open mic night for all creatives. Poetry, music, live painting, comedy, magic — all are welcome. Beer, wine and kombucha are served. $10

Lunch with Art

Every Wednesday from 12:15 to 1:15pm Bailey Contemporary Arts 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach Nourish your creative side. Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA) invites you every Wednesday to bring your lunch and sit down for an hour in the galleries amongst art and artists. Each week will vary with something different — special guests, artist speakers, simple hands-on activities, or just a calm break. If you don’t have your own lunch, Blooming Bean Coffee located on the first floor of BaCA has coffee and small snacks for purchase. Free

Soulful Sunday and Brunch After Dark

Second Sundays at 6pm | June 10 Historic Ali Cultural Arts, 353 Martin Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach Enjoy Live music and a tasty brunch after dark. $15

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Fourth Thursdays from 8 to 10pm June 28 Historic Ali Cultural Arts, 353 Martin Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach Want your shot in the spotlight? Take center stage at Ali. All levels of singers, musicians and poets are encouraged to jam alongside the house band, Ali Soul Connection. Slam poetry, live music and workshops included. $10 Pompano Picks contains information originating from other organizations. While every attempt is made to ensure all information is accurate, schedules do change. We recommend confirming events prior to setting out on your adventure.

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Pompano Continues to Move Forward with G.O. Bond Projects In the special municipal election held last March, Pompano Beach residents voted to authorize the issuance of $181 million in General Obligation Bonds (G.O. Bonds) to finance the design and construction of 25 projects throughout the city for improvements to streetscaping, parks, traffic and public safety.

At the end of April, the city commission approved a prioritization list for the projects, which will be carried out in two phases. Phase I, totaling approximately $105 million, is proposed to be carried out from late 2018 through the end of 2021. The work to be conducted includes design of all 25 projects, construction of 14 projects in their totality, and partial construction of four others. Construction is anticipated to start by early 2019.

The construction of the seven remaining projects is planned for Phase II. The projects partially constructed in Phase I will also be completed during the second phase.

HOW THE BONDS WORK Right now, the city anticipates two bond sales, said Suzette Sibble, Assistant City Manager. The goal is for the first bond sale to take place by Sept.

30. Proceeds from that sale will be used to fund Phase I. The second bond sale, which will be used to fund Phase II, is expected to be completed by the fall of 2021.

Having two separate sales is more an issue of logistics, said Sibble. It will facilitate better manageability of the proceeds, and implementation of the projects in a way that will minimize disruption to the public. Construction ABOVE Pompano Beach City Hall. Photo by Jeff Graves

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of all the projects can’t start at the same time, so the city doesn’t want to get all the proceeds in one sale, and then sit on them and pay interest.

“You don’t want to have bond proceeds in hand and then take a long time to spend the proceeds down,” said Sibble.

Before the first bond sale can take place, city staff will need to go back to the city commission to ask their approval for a bond ordinance that includes the dollar amount of the sale. That ordinance is expected to be presented to the commission this month.

Selling the bonds is “a pretty intricate process,” said Sibble. Before it can be publicly noticed that the bonds are available for sale, the city has to get a credit rating from a rating agency.

The agency looks at the city’s finances, policies and practices and assigns a rating to the bonds. The better the rating, the better interest rate the city will get, which means a better deal for the taxpayers who are paying back the bonds on the city’s behalf.

The city won’t know the interest rate until it actually goes to market to sell the bonds to an underwriter, who then sells them to investors. Right now, they’re trading at about 4 percent for a 30-year general obligation bond.

The city used a 4.6 percent interest rate to calculate the tax impact to residents.

“We tried to be conservative looking forward,” said Sibble. “We’re hoping we come in less than that.”

Starting in November, residents will see the G.O. bond assessment on their property tax bill every year for a thirty-year period. It is estimated that the average annual cost to taxpayers will be 60 cents per $1,000 of municipal taxable value, over the period that the bonds are outstanding.

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Pompano North Beach Alliance Challenges Beach Area Development A group of residents living in the North Beach area of the city recently formed the Pompano North Beach Alliance (PNBA) with the main objective of protecting a parcel of land located at 1508 N. Ocean Blvd, just next to North Ocean Park. The developer of the property, which is on the corner of NE 16th St. and A1A, hopes to build two towers of condominiums, each at 248 feet in height, which exceeds the current zoning height of 105 feet.

The developer’s application to rezone the property was denied by the Planning and Zoning Board, but according to the PNBA, the developer intends to pursue rezoning for the project.

In its first quarterly newsletter, which was distributed to the City Commission and other city officials, the PNBA stated that it is opposed to the height and design of the project because it is “glaringly incompatible” with the North Beach area, which stretches from Marine Drive in the north to NE Eighth St. in the south. The towers would cast enormous shadows along much of the beach and surrounding structures. In addition, there is concern that interference with prevailing winds would negatively impact North Ocean Park, a popular kiteboarding destination.

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opposition will continue to grow even stronger with any further attempts by the developer or other developers to exceed density and height restrictions, and that taller and denser buildings on the barrier island must be confined to compatible locations within the Central Beach Core and South Beach areas. In the last 40 years, no buildings exceeding 105 feet have been built in the North Beach area.

“We’re a group of passionate neighborhood members who are dedicated to the mission of preserving and enhancing our special area of Pompano Beach, and we’re trying to achieve that through advocating for sustainable development, code enforcement and public safety,” said Molly Moor, who is on the association’s steering committee.

Members of PNBA circulated a petition to engage the community, because the overwhelming majority of people in the area are not in favor of building high, said Moor.

While overdevelopment will always be something that the PNBA keeps an eye on, Moor said she hopes they will defeat the project and focus more on public safety issues, such as making it safer to cross AIA. Another goal of PNBA is to preserve the “Scenic Highway” designation along the A1A Corridor in Broward County.

“It is critical to maintain a sustainable balance of conservation and land use in order to protect the intrinsic resources along the AIA corridor, including the halfmile section of North Beach, from the ocean to the Intracoastal,” said Sandy Von Staden, a member of PNBA and also a member of the Broward County Scenic AIA Corridor advisory group. Y

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Phase I will include projects in each of the city’s districts, “so that everybody gets a piece of that puzzle on the front end,” said Horacio Danovich, Pompano’s capital improvement manager.

Other projects slated to be completed during Phase I include: renovations to the Amphitheater; replacement of the Fishing Pier; improvements to Mitchell Moore Park and North Pompano Park; a new senior citizens center and replacement of Fire Station 61 in the northwest community; a new fire station in the southwest section of the city; renovation of beach lifeguard headquarters; reconstruction of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; improvements to NE 33rd St. in the Cresthaven neighborhood, and to the Terra Mar Drive Bridge and SE Fifth Ave. Bridge.

Part of the money appropriated for Phase I will be used to reimburse the city’s general fund for monies previously allocated to the Fishing Pier ($9 million), acquisition of the Elks Club ($5.5 million) and land acquisition for the southwest Fire Station (approximately $400,000).

The city plans to keep the public involved as projects progress, and will begin doing outreach to get their feedback when it comes time for the design phase.

Residents will be able to follow the status of the projects on the city’s website by going to the “Capital Improvement Projects” page and clicking on “GO Bond” under “Monthly Updates.” The city is also working on adding a webpage dedicated only to monthly updates of the bond projects. It will include a map showing the locations of all the projects, and is expected to be up and running in the coming months. Y

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BY JEFF LEVINE

WITH ANOTHER HIGH SEASON BEHIND US, I WAS EXPECTING TO SEE A BIGGER DROP IN TRAFFIC ON THE STREETS OF POMPANO BEACH. HAVE YOU NOTICED that it still can take two or more cycles to make it through some of the traffic lights on Atlantic Blvd.? It’s one of the downsides to all the positive growth we’ve witnessed in the past few years, and something the city and county will have to seriously address in the near future if they want to continue the growth without gridlocking residents and guests.

company overseeing these ambitious new ideas are the same folks who played a big role developing the Hard Rock facilities in Hollywood, FL, so this looks like it could be very exciting news for Pompano Beach residents and tourists.

New owners at the Festival Flea Market are formulating major additions to that facility as well. Plans include a European-style farmers market, new restaurants and possibly some apartments. A new Race Trac gas station is also slated to be built. I wasn’t quite as excited about that as the owners seemed to be. (It’s not like they’re building a Wawa!) The owners say the existing Flea Market business will be enhanced, but will remain largely intact, something my wife will be happy to know.

Several years ago, Pompano Beach started to develop a public art program. One of the public art committee’s projects — the Painted Pompano Series — involves installing giant, creatively-painted or tiled Pompano fish statues around the city. The program continues to grow with about another dozen fish recently added to city roadsides. You’ve also probably noticed a lot of the utility boxes located on street corners creatively wrapped in more thematic artwork. Both public art projects are a nice touch to beautify our city.

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Two longtime Pompano Beach fixtures — the Isle Casino and Festival Marketplace — will be getting big time makeovers in the near future.

The Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park (known as the “Winter Capital of Harness Racing” and one of Pompano Beach’s first tourist attractions) got new owners last year. Now they are looking to add shops, restaurants, a new hotel and possibly even residential and commercial facilities to the casino and harness racing grounds. The

It’s not exactly the Freedom Tower, but Pompano Beach will soon have a new tallest building. Two of them in fact. The condo towers, located at 1380 S. Ocean Blvd., will be about 35 stories and potentially over 350 feet tall. The FAA needs to approve the plans for the buildings because of their height. It’s just one of several new, upscale highrise condo complexes and hotels coming to the A1A area.

Great signs of a resurgent interest in our city... again, let’s just make sure officials are looking at ways to avoid the potential traffic nightmares that could be coming our way.

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Now that the Pompano Beach House restaurant is fully operational, we can start to look forward to the opening of its next door neighbor, Oceanic. Construction is well underway and we’ve heard they are looking to open later this year, although no firm date has been set. We’ll keep you posted.

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The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau, which represents tourism interests for all of Broward County, is bringing back their 2-for-1 summer discounts on fun things to do in the county. Unfortunately, most of the offers are in Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood, but there are a few in the Pompano Beach area including snorkeling at South Florida Diving Headquarters, rentals at A1A/On the Beach Watersports and admission to Butterfly World. You can find the complete list of participants and offers at the Bureau’s website, sunny.org.

Speaking of fishy things...be on the lookout at your neighborhood gas pump for signs of tampering or anything unusual. Credit card skimmers are devices that criminals place over the standard credit card reader in order to capture your info. There have been hundreds of these spotted in South Florida over the past couple years and a few have been found recently, right here in Pompano Beach.

With the snowbirds gone, many locals give a sigh of relief just in time to start complaining about the heat and humidity. Then we’ll get a few cooler weeks before the snowbird complaints start all over again. It’s the cycle of life here in South Florida, but honestly I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. Take advantage of the summer months to get to the beach a few times and enjoy yourself. Y Jeff Levine is the editor-at-large of Pompano! magazine.

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The Tin Woman “THAT’S WHY OLD PEOPLE ARE CRANKY!” I JOKE, AS I WINCE AT MY ELBOW/HIP/LEFT PINKY PAIN. THIS IS MY RUNNING punchline, but now karma’s here. I am not “old.” Just because I’m sure 1990 was ten years ago doesn’t mean HEY! GET OFF MY LAWN! Seriously. I’m 57. Older than I was in the 1990s, yes, but not “old.” Lately, various body parts have begun complaining, some emphatically. First, my hip. I blamed this on my sciatic nerve; it flares up occasionally, as it’s done since I was expecting our second child (she’s 26 now; she was born in the 1990s, so about ten years ago). Next, the pinky, which exhibited “trigger finger” (easy diagnosis; I’ve had it before). You haven’t lived until you’ve had a shot right into your trigger-happy finger. Even better, sometimes the first shot fails; in a week, before you’ve forgotten that exquisite pain, you’re reliving it. Finally, my left elbow began bothering me. By “bothering” I mean “don’t come near this elbow with that feather because I will pass out from the pain.”

Generally, I’m good about doctor visits. I get all the recommended checkups, and make appointments in between when needed. But somehow, this trifecta of trouble was different.

Given the symptoms, I was confident there was no systemic issue.

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I decided to attempt a holistic approach. This led me down some interesting paths, based on the advice of trusted friends, including some odd, unpronounceable, imported, tiny little pills that were easy to swallow, which was a good thing because you take eight of them, three times a day. For the math-challenged, that’s 24 pills. A day. I supplemented these with, well, more supplements. A month in, I realized that the moment had arrived, and searched “extralarge pill containers” online. I’m now a customer of “Stuff Seniors

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Excuse me?

“Well,” he continued, “the hip is an old injury” (NOT my sciatic nerve; sorry, daughter). “The trigger finger is…trigger finger.”

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Um, what? Aside from miniature golf, I haven’t held a club since the 1970s, which were 20 years ago. Get off my lawn.

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LOCAL SUPer WILL ATTEMPT RECORDBREAKING PADDLE FROM CUBA TO KEY WEST

BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU

Victoria Burgess. Photo by Island Thyme Photography

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As a 14-year veteran of the Pompano Beach fire department (first as a firefighter paramedic, then as a fire inspector) Victoria Burgess has practice challenging her body and mind to battle the elements — but in June, she’ll be challenging them in an entire different capacity. Burgess will attempt to set a Guinness Book World Record by paddling over 100 miles from Cuba to Key West on a stand up paddle board (SUP).

On June 24, Burgess will fly to Cuba where her support team — a boat captain from Key West, a lifeguard, paramedic and her boyfriend — will convene to begin the journey. If the weather looks right, Burgess and her crew will leave Cuba’s port on June 27. Her crew will serve watch from the boat, keeping an eye on weather, water conditions and sharks, while Burgess will attempt to paddle the distance continuously in under 30 hours. If she does, she will be the first female SUPer in history to do so. In 2013, a man from Tennessee paddle-boarded the distance in 28 hours. Burgess’s personal goal is to complete the paddle in 25 hours.

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urgess, who grew up in Lighthouse Point, was a star athlete at Deerfield Beach High on the women’s softball team. She started surfing when she was 20 and fell in love with the thrill and power of the ocean. When the local waves and breaks began to change around Deerfield Beach and surfing became less prominent, her friends started pursuing SUPing. At first, Burgess was resistant to the change, but as she opened her mind and body to the new sport, something clicked.

About four weeks after standing on her first race board during Labor Day Weekend in September of 2013, Burgess competed in a short course SUP race and won.

“I thought, ‘well this is pretty cool’,” she said.

Since then, Burgess has been progressing in the sport and participating in long distance events. In 2016, she competed in the 33-mile Molokai to Oahu paddle board competition in Hawaii, and in 2017 the 27-mile championship between Molokai and Maui.

“The one from Molokai to Oahu is known as a downwind race where you really want it to be windy and wavy, and it was,” she said. “The seas were about eight to ten feet and windy. It took me six and a half hours to do the 33 miles.”

Her June attempt from Cuba to Key West will be quite different.

“We’re planning on the conditions to be calm for the most part,” she said. “And it won’t be a race.”

Though the distance is almost three times as long as what Burgess has previously completed, she said she’s not worried.

“I’m kind of hyperactive and the pace is a lot slower than what I’m used to racing,” she said. “I know I can stay

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awake — I’ve had tons of practice with that working in the fire department. As long as my nutrition is on point, I think I’ll be fine.”

To prepare, Burgess has been working with Dr. Jose Antonio from the International Society of Sports Nutrition to plan her regimen.

“Ultra distance is a different kind of beast,” Burgess said. “The research that we’ve been reading is all over the place…it’s just so different for everybody…you have to be careful with your body and how much you train before because you don’t want to get injured or burn out.”

Burgess has completed an eight, ten and twelve hour paddle in training. The toughest part, she said, might be mental. Her attitude though, as she puts it, is that “it’s just one day.”

“You can pretty much do anything for just a day,” she said.

Burgess first had the idea to complete the Cuba-to-Keys straight over a year ago. She applied for the Guinness World Record, but then found out how much the challenge would ultimately cost. The boat alone is about $9,000.

Combined with the captain, permits to launch, exit and entry fees from Cuba and other incidentals, the total cost is close to $15,000.

“When I found out how much it was going to cost I kind of dropped the whole idea,” she said. “I said ‘there’s no way.’”

But when Burgess got a letter back from Guinness in November that she had been approved for the record attempt, her fire was re-lit.

“I said, ‘You know what, I’m going to do this. These kind of opportunities don’t come along all the time. I don’t want

“I said, ‘You know what, I’m going to do this. These kind of opportunities don’t come along all the time. I don’t want to, later on in life, say I wish I had done it.’

That’s when I decided I was going to do it. It’s been cool to be getting support from the local community.”

Victoria Burgess

to, later on in life, say I wish I had done it.’

That’s when I decided I was going to do it,” Burgess recalled. “It’s been cool to be getting support from the local community.”

In fundraising for the challenge, Burgess also decided she wanted any excess funds she raises to benefit a good cause. Burgess is passionate about promoting women in their athletic endeavors. When she found the Women’s Sports Foundation, a non-profit that has been helping female athletes pursue their athletic dreams for over 40 years, she knew she had found a good fit.

“This is a great foundation,” Burgess said.

“Women in every sport, they don’t have the same equality as men. In my case, I played softball my whole life. I was very good. And I didn’t pursue it because, in my head, I was like, ‘Well there’s no opportunity. How am I going to make a living?’

It’s the same way in a lot of other sports, too. It’s a shame because a lot of girls out there waste this talent because they don’t have the same opportunities that the guys do.”

The Women’s Sports Foundation tries to help bridge the gap. It was founded in 1974 by tennis legend Billie Jean King and is dedicated to ensuring all girls’ access to sports. Burgess hopes her endeavor will inspire other young women to conquer their athletic goals.

If you’d like to help Burgess in her endeavor and the Women’s Sports Foundation, visit Burgess’ GoFundMe page at gofundme.com/chicalibre.

Photo by Amanda Patten

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Ready or Not?

BY MARIE PULEO

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HURRICANE IRMA PHOTOS BY JEFF GRAVES

Has the City of Pompano Beach prepared for the 2018 hurricane season given the lessons it learned from Hurricane Irma?

This month marks the official start of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season, and with memories of Hurricane Irma still fresh in many people’s minds, hurricane preparedness is something they may be taking more seriously than in the past.

The City of Pompano Beach has been making its preparations, and is using what it learned from Hurricane Irma, which struck Florida last September, to enhance its emergency response and recovery operations. Soon after Hurricane Irma, the city hired an emergency management consulting firm to conduct an after-action review and compile a report detailing aspects of the city’s emergency operations that went well, and areas that needed improvement.

Although Hurricane Irma headed toward southern Florida as a Category 5 hurricane, measuring 500 miles wide and with winds reaching 185 miles per hour, when the storm made landfall in the Florida Keys it was at Category 4 intensity. According to the National Weather Service, Pompano had gusts up to low-level Category 1 strength, but nothing sustained for any amount of time.

“For the City of Pompano Beach, it was a long tropical storm that lasted about 18 hours,” said Kimberly Cristiano, the city’s emergency manager. “But there was very little water, so we were really fortunate.”

Some of the challenges Pompano Beach faced during the storm were a temporary loss of Internet and external phone service at its Emergency Operations Center and city government buildings; a lack of timely information from FPL regarding power outages and restoration efforts; and inadequate power and air conditioning at the public shelter the county opened at Pompano Beach High School. A shortage in staff, issues with debris removal and a need for more constant communication also presented as challenges.

Using lessons learned from “Irma-geddon,” Pompano has been working to strengthen its response and recovery efforts to ensure the city is successful in the event of a hurricane this season.

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Kiteboarders took advantage of the high winds just off the Hillsboro Inlet prior to Hurricane Irma’s arrival last fall.

Photo by Jeff Graves

“I just hope that everyone looks at their individual situation, their family needs, and prepares as much as they can within their scope of ability,” she said. “We all have different economic situations; we all have different vulnerabilities. Just have a plan in place and make sure your whole family knows what it is.”

Kimberly Cristiano, Pompano Beach Emergency Manager

LESSONS FROM IRMA SHELTERS

workers to staff the shelter space needed to accommodate STAFFING & TECHNICAL ISSUES A few days before Hurricane Irma made landfall, a the additional people in the evacuation zone.

Pompano Beach was the first city in Broward County to mandatory evacuation was put into place for coastal areas of Pompano Beach, which included approximately be asked to provide shelter workers as it sought approval 11,500 residents. It is estimated that over 300 residents of a land use change that will allow a proposed 259-unit residential project on the east side of Federal Highway, sought emergency shelter in county-operated shelters.

The only shelter Broward County opened in Pompano north of NE 14th St., a site the owner of the Aquamarina Beach was Pompano Beach High School, which reached its Hidden Harbour wants to develop as a mixed-use space.

In March, Pompano Beach committed to providing 19 of maximum capacity of 302 people. The next closest shelter its city employees to staff shelters — four shelter managers was in Coconut Creek, which did not reach capacity.

The county only uses schools that have an “enhanced and 15 shelter workers, as stipulated by the county — to get hurricane protective area” (EHPA) in their core structure, the project approved. Although Pompano’s city employees and Pompano Beach High School is the only school in the undergo hurricane preparedness training year-round, city that does. The school, along with other county-run those working at shelters will need additional extensive shelters, had problems with power and air conditioning training, which is not covered by FEMA. “We don’t have a lot of people to offer,” said Pompano during Hurricane Irma. Temperatures got warmer because the air conditioning was set Beach Emergency Manager Kimberly Cristiano “We still to automatically decrease over the weekend. have to figure out who of our staff qualifies and what Broward County has acknowledged that if departments we’re taking them from.” facilities personnel had been at the schools, the problem could have easily been fixed. The county has pledged that, in the future, there will be people at the shelters who are familiar with the operations of the buildings.

Pompano Beach High School also only opened up its cafeteria for shelter. According to the county, if there had been more staff to provide “line-of-sight” coverage, other areas, such as the gymnasium and classrooms, could have been used, if needed.

Staffing, however, is a challenge. Although shelters are run by the county, not municipalities, the county has asked cities to provide volunteer Pompano Beach High School was the only shelter opened by the county staff to supplement the work force. For in Pompano Beach during Hurricane Irma. Photo by Zoe Rosser Hurricane Irma, the county opened only 27 out of a potential 40 shelters, and had to rely more Of the city’s approximately 1,000 employees, almost all heavily on its own employees because the American Red of them worked during Hurricane Irma — 767 full-time Cross decreased its traditional shelter services.

To help meet shelter staffing needs, Broward County has and 200 part-time employees, plus volunteers. Pompano changed the way it approves new development projects in has always provided firefighter paramedics and law hurricane evacuation zones. In recent years, the new hotel enforcement (through BSO) to work at its shelters.

The county has also been in negotiations with and residential construction east of Federal Highway has increased the number of tourists and residents who will need the Broward County School Board for a new shelter shelter in the event of a mandatory evacuation. In order to agreement, which may result in more of the school board’s get coastal projects approved, a city will have to commit 34,320 employees helping to manage and staff shelters.

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“As people are starting to turn to social media to get breaking news and information, in addition to the website, the city is going to provide information before, during and after a hurricane on social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, in order to keep residents informed.”

Sandra King, Pompano Beach’s Public Information Officer

LESSONS FROM IRMA SANDBAGS The city provided sandbags to residents to help them protect their property against potential flooding; however, supplies proved insufficient for demand.

Over a three-day period 4,000 sandbags were distributed, with 2,000 sandbags given out in just one day. Overall, the city distributed 40 tons of sand. This distribution effort was so widely utilized that, by the third day, when sandbags ran out, residents were bringing their own shopping bags and pillowcases to fill. To expedite sandbag distribution this year, the city is purchasing a machine that will help automate the filling of the sandbags.

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES During and immediately after Hurricane Irma, the city maintained communication with all of the assisted living facilities and nursing homes in Pompano Beach to ensure each facility had the resources necessary to care for its residents. The Pompano Beach Fire Prevention Bureau conducted routine wellness checks at all the facilities, and communicated the results to the Broward County Emergency Operations Center. This is a best practice that the city has had for some time and will continue.

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EMERGENCY GENERATORS

In the days following Hurricane Irma, 12 people died in oppressive heat at the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills because there was no backup power to run air conditioning. Immediately after the tragedy, Gov. Rick Scott issued emergency rules requiring nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Florida to have emergency generators and fuel supplies to power air conditioning for 96 hours, maintained at 80 degrees Fahrenheit or less.

To make those temporary rules permanent, and even more stringent, the Pompano Beach City Commission adopted an ordinance this February requiring nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Pompano Beach to be equipped with a permanent emergency generator and a fuel supply on site to provide not just power for air conditioning for 96 hours (maintained at 80 degrees Fahrenheit or less), but also power to run all medical equipment. The deadline for the city’s nursing homes and assisted living facilities to comply with the new ordinance was on June 1, the official start of the new hurricane season.

This March, Gov. Rick Scott signed bills requiring nursing homes and assisted living facilities to have access to an alternate power source, such as a generator, and fuel to operate it for two or three days, depending on the size of the facility, in order to power air-

conditioning systems (maintained at or below 81 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 96 hours). The deadline for nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Florida to comply with the new state law was June 1, like Pompano’s ordinance.

Pompano Beach sent notice letters to the two nursing homes and 17 assisted living facilities in the city to explain the local ordinance, which is more restrictive than the state law.

The new ordinance will be enforced through code compliance investigations and inspections. If a nursing home or assisted living facility does not comply with the ordinance, penalties will be determined through the city’s special magistrate process.

When the city commission voted to approve the ordinance, Mayor Lamar Fisher said: “It makes our city make a statement. It’s wrong what happened, and so we need to make sure it doesn’t happen again.”

HURRICANE DEBRIS REMOVAL Five days after Hurricane Irma passed through Pompano, the city’s hurricane debris removal efforts were in full-scale operation, and were completed within eight weeks. The debris haulers, however, were scheduled to start work a day earlier, but walked off the job until a higher pricing rate had been negotiated with the city. A pricebidding war that affected communities across Florida had ensued because debris haulers were in such demand, not only due to the sweeping scope of Hurricane Irma, but because many were needed in Texas to clean up the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, which struck toward the end of August.

AshBritt, the city’s contractor for hurricane debris removal, was subpoenaed

by Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, as part of an ongoing investigation into

staging area, set up at a field adjacent to Apollo Park on NW 16th St. in the Kendall Green neighborhood. This location was chosen in part because it is city-owned property and zoned as commercial.

But after residents complained about the unsanitary piles of debris directly across from their homes, the debris was hauled to the landfill. A new temporary debris site was opened on the Isle Casino property at the northwest corner of Powerline and Racetrack Roads. The city had originally planned to use the same debris management site that it used after Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma (located next to the Monarch Hill Landfill on Wiles Road near Coconut Creek), but it wasn’t available after Hurricane Irma.

In the event of a hurricane this year, the city plans to set up its debris management

KEEPING RESIDENTS INFORMED One of the biggest lessons learned from Hurricane Irma is that, although the

city

communicated

critical

information to the media and to the public through press releases and posts on the city’s website, residents indicated they would have liked additional information on the hurricane and its impact in real-time.

“As people are starting to turn to social media to get breaking news and information, in addition to the website, the city is going to provide information before, during and after a hurricane on social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, in order to keep residents informed,” said Sandra King, Pompano Beach’s Public Information Officer.

Before an impending storm, the city also plans to add a “Hurricane” icon to the MyPompano mobile app, which was launched last August. It will have updates and information about how to prepare, and what the city is doing before, during, and after the storm.

For Hurricane Irma, the CodeRED Emergency

debris removal companies that were not honoring pre-storm debris removal contracts with local governments. Shortly after, AshBritt announced it would stick to its original contract rate.

Initially, debris collected from all five districts of the city was brought to a temporary debris management site, or

site at the Isle Casino property, according to the Public Works Department. The location is large enough to handle debris from an average-sized hurricane and has good access to major thoroughfares. If needed, Pompano also has a plan in place for backup sites that could be used, including one provided by the county.

Notification

System,

a free service that residents and businesses can sign up for on the city’s website, was used to share information via phone call, email and text. The city plans to increase its use of CodeRED as a method for general messaging and outreach to the public during hurricanes.

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FAMILY PREPAREDNESS Pompano

Beach

Manager

Kimberly

stressed

the

Emergency Cristiano

importance

of

preparedness.

“I just hope that everyone looks at their individual situation, their family needs, and prepares as much as they can” she said.

“We all have different economic situations; we all have different vulnerabilities. Just have a plan in place and make sure your whole family knows what it is.”

Getting able citizens to take care of themselves gives the city more ability and resources to take care of those who cannot.

Someone who has special needs should register at a special needs shelter in advance to allow time for the application process. It’s important to do that,

said

Cristiano,

because

then the county will also provide transportation to the shelter.

If people have a vulnerability that makes them less able to get whatever commodities they need to survive, they should be registered on the Vulnerable Population

Registry

that

the

city maintains and has used for many years. Cristiano said she is doing more outreach to try to get people on the registry.

“We call them before the storm, and we try to call them and visit them after,” said Cristiano. “We also ask them to identify their emergency contacts who may live outside of the state. This way, if we are unable to reach them, we have a backup to try to ensure their well-being.”

If there are residents who think that they or someone in their neighborhood might need assistance, Cristiano said either an employee or volunteer member

of

the

Community

Emergency Response Team (CERT) can discuss their situation with them.

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SUPPORTING THOSE IMPACTED Right after the storm, the city, county, state and FEMA set up a presence at the E. Pat Larkins Center to find out what residents’ most immediate needs were. Because the city’s phone lines were down, many people had called helplines run by the county and FEMA. FEMA received calls from over 3,000 people in Pompano Beach in a concentrated area west of Dixie Highway and north of Atlantic Blvd., said Emergency Manager Kimberly Cristiano. As a result of the city’s collaborative efforts, the first Mobile Registration Intake Center (MRIC) established by the county after the storm was at the E. Pat Larkins Center. It served as a central location where residents could go for information on FEMA or other disaster assistance programs. The Emma Lou Olson Civic Center and the Herb Skolnick Community Center were also opened. To help spread the word, fliers were distributed to local churches and throughout the city by residents and leaders within the community. The centers also served as cooling stations where people could get some comfort and relief.

“Where we saw the most need was at the Larkins Center,” said Cristiano. “That’s why we had government agencies there, which proved to be a successful collaboration.

Years of establishing partnerships was a best practice revealed in this disaster.”

In the days leading up to Hurricane Irma’s landfall, the city preemptively placed an order with the county requesting resources to establish food and water point of distribution (POD) sites within Pompano in the event the impacts of the storm warranted it. Based on availability of running water, as well as availability of commodities such as ice, food and bottled water at open local businesses, these PODs were not activated following Hurricane Irma.

Requests for ice from residents in the Liberty Park and Sanders Park neighborhoods were communicated through elected officials. To meet the needs of those residents, and other communities in the area, the county set up a POD for ice and water distribution at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach, which is the designated regional site for the north section of the county.

The City of Pompano Beach used its Public Works and Fire Rescue vehicles to pick up the ice and water from the distribution site and bring them to Mitchell Moore Park and Apollo Park in Pompano Beach, where they were handed out to residents. Meals on Wheels distributed food to pre-registered residents throughout the city, which included

a senior group at the E. Pat Larkins Center, some senior centers and homes. The private sector, faith-based groups and volunteers also provided assistance in various ways, including donations.

“We were able to manage with our local resources,” said Cristiano. “We didn’t have to go to FEMA with all of these things.”

Cristiano said that even before the county established a POD with ice at Quiet Waters Park, the city had small quantities of ice.

Simultaneously, as the needs of residents were being assessed, the ice from the county was showing up.

“It was all happening at the same time,” she said.

Some residents lost food in their refrigerators when the power went out and did not have the funds to replace it.

The state of Florida offered assistance to eligible households through its Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). Those who qualified received emergency food benefits loaded onto an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. The designated location for people to sign up for the program was Quiet Waters Park, but when traffic became a safety issue, it was moved to the BB&T Center in Sunrise.

In some instances, residents needed ice to preserve certain medications. If residents have a medical need or condition which they believe could require ice, they should call 311 to pre-register on the Broward County Vulnerable Population Registry, said Cristiano, as FEMA does not bring or pay for ice any longer. In the event of a hurricane this season, Pompano Beach has already made arrangements with the county to open and operate a city POD, if a county POD at Quiet Waters Park is not sufficient to meet the community’s needs.

At a city commission meeting following Hurricane Irma, it was suggested that, in the future, senior residents in need be brought by bus to the city’s community centers as soon as possible after a storm. One of the responsibilities of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is to meet the transportation needs of the community and its citizens in times of disaster or emergencies. In the event of a hurricane this season, the city has several buses that can be used to transport seniors and non-seniors to community centers.

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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., 954946-6000 $ Beach House. AMERICAN • CRAFT COCKTAILS Newly opened beachside dining on Pompano Beach. Casual and relaxed with rooftop deck on the second floor. 270 N Pompano Beach Blvd.

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Bobby Rubino’s. BARBECUE • AMERICAN Specials and coupons

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

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Bru’s Room Sports Grill. AMERICAN This spot is home to the Seminole Club of Broward County. Wings and other bar food available. 235 S. Federal Highway, 954-785-2227 $ Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar. CARIBBEAN Since they opened their doors in 1990, Calypso has been a local favorite. This gem of a restaurant is known for their fresh, wild caught fish, Bahamian conch dishes, Jamaican jerk and American favorites too all served with an island flair. On any given day, look around and you’ll see fellow diners devouring their house special cutter (sandwich)—sautéed shrimp with garlic butter, mushrooms and cheddar all stuffed into a hollowed out kaiser roll. Check out the special board for a variety of locally caught fish with everything from grouper to snapper to wahoo among others. Plenty of land lubber options are also available including filet mignon. For island comfort food, don’t miss one of their curries or rotis. Fresh oysters and clams are also available. Wash it all down with a draft beer, a glass of wine or choose from over 40 different bottled beers.

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Mediterraneo Cucina Siciliana. ITALIAN True Sicilian food served for dinner only. Closed on Mondays. 420 N. Federal Highway, 754-222-9174 $$ Nikki’s Orange Kitchen. CONTINENTAL Open for breakfast,

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

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

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

954-941-7830 $$$

Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Get

Pho Lavie. VIETNAMESE If you have never had Vietnamese food, you are missing out. This spot will delight you. Everything is so fresh. Go, you’ll thank us. 3321 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-4155 $$

The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options ga-

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

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

green with a deal every day. 2500 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-9433762 $$

lore, from bar seating to lounge seating and good old-fashioned casual dining seating. 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-2056977 $

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

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

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

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

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

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Kings Head British Pub Pompano Beach. PUB Fish and

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

La Forketta. ITALIAN Full Italian menu with all the classics.

3003 N. Federal Highway, 754-222-8059 $$ La Rachetta at Whole Foods Market. PIZZA AND WINE BAR

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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 $

Rusty Hook Tavern. AMERICAN Located on the Pompano Intracoastal, sit inside or outside, just keep in mind that the word tavern means a local place to gather around the table.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunset Catch. ITALIAN • SEAFOOD Fresh seafood served daily,

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

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

Open for Breakfast (starting at 8:30am), Lunch and Dinner.

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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., 954785-2442 $ 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, 954-545-4881 $$ Wings ‘N Things. WINGS • BARBECUE It doesn’t look like much from the outside but it’s worth trying. 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. We were impressed by the freshness and variety of tastes offered. Modern is a fair descriptor as Yakuza offers unique approaches to traditional Japanese and Thai fare, making them new, unique and their own. Try their specials. 2515 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-951-6077 $$ Zuccarelli. ITALIAN • PIZZA This place is more than just a pizza joint. From eggplant Parmesan to shrimp fra diavolo, you will leave quite satisfied. The portions are generous and come with a fresh house salad. Bring your breath mints because their warm garlic rolls are on point. 1340 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-1261 $$

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

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

Fresh local fish, ocean dishes and seafood salads.

Bella Monte Italian Deli. SANDWICHES 2688 E. Atlantic Blvd.,

954-946-0333

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

Brendans. SPORTS BAR Burgers, wings and more — you get the picture. 868 N. Federal Highway, 954-786-0033 Burgers & Suds. BURGERS • HOT DOGS • SANDWICHES. Unique eats, like a burger served between two glazed donuts. Yes, donuts. 360 E. McNab Road, 954-772-8007

Cafe Brie. SANDWICHES • SALADS A little gem of a place that serves fantastic sandwiches, salads, quiche and desserts.

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

Chez Cafe. COFFEE • BAKERY A warm and cozy place to grab breakfast, lunch or a latte. 1631 S. Cypress Road, 954-933-3453

Chi-Town. ITALIAN BEEF • CHICAGO HOT DOGS Get your Chica-

go hot dog fix here. They also serve Italian beef sandwiches and Chicago square cut pizza. 334 E. McNab Road, 954-9516465

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

They are family owned and operated with a variety of espresso drinks. 2219 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-6672 Dandee Donut Factory. BAKERY • PASTRIES From the classic

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

Jack’s Old Fashion Hamburger House. BURGERS • HOT

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

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

er and devour a double Italian which is two all-beef hot dogs tucked away in pizza bread and topped with sautéed peppers, potatoes and onions — add a touch of their homemade spicy relish for some kick. And if you are as smart as we are, you’ll buy a jar of relish to take with you because you will want more of that addictive relish. The restaurant also has a seafood night on Wednesdays and an open-mic night on Fridays.

Call ahead, the place fills up fast. Yes, this a hot dog joint that accepts reservations. 3330 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-800-7006

Jet’s Pizza. PIZZA Try one of the specialty pizzas such as Philly cheese steak with Alfredo sauce or the BLT. 437 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-5387

JJ’s Fresh To You. SANDWICHES • SALADS Avocado and celery and potatoes and beets are just a few of their inventive salads. They are also serve ceviche, soups and sandwiches with meat prepared sous-vide style. Try the Chilean hot dog version with avocado, heirloom tomatoes and homemade mayonnaise. 1384 S Federal Highway 954-648-1512 Jukebox Diner. DINER Bright, classic seating, jukeboxes, and that old-school diner feel. 2773 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-960-5882

Lester’s Diner. DINER American comfort fare in a retro setting. 1924 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-2109

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Miyako. JAPANESE BUFFET Endless sushi and Japanese fare for a price that is unbeatable. 1157 S. Federal Highway, 954783-8883 Pasquale’s Pizza. PIZZA Family owned and operated serving pizza by the pie and by the slice. 2680 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954601-0707 Phil’s Heavenly Pizza . PIZZA Seating indoors and outdoors

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Rocket Pizza. PIZZA In addition to all your typical pizzas, they also serve a BLT pizza among other original offerings.

601 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-5387 Shane’s Rib Shack. BARBECUE Warm and welcoming staff serving up all of your barbecue favorites in an atmosphere reminiscent of a roadside joint. Of course, try the ribs, but don’t miss the smoked half-chicken. 1151 S Federal Highway, 954-942-3334 Steak Shop & Deli. SANDWICHES Everyone needs a cheese steak now and then. Order one here and you’ll think you’re in the heart of Philly. 1801 E. Sample Road., 954-941-5790

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They will bring your pizza to the beach—a million minds making the world a better place. 1201 S. Ocean Blvd., 954-7822344 Sunshine Bagel. BAGELS • DELI Serving up bagels and sandwiches in a friendly atmosphere. 260 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-7887498

Tortillería Mexicana. MEXICAN Looking for a taco that goes

beyond ground beef and toppings? Not only will they supply you with fresh, unique tacos, but the corn tortillas are made from scratch daily. Who does that? 1614 E. Sample Rd., 954943-0057

LIGHTHOUSE POINT Fast & Casual Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN With three locations, they must be doing something right. 3128 N Federal Highway, 754-220-8932

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Red Fox Diner. DINER 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. For an indulgent breakfast, go with the sunshine stacker — a stack of hash browns, topped with corned beef hash, two eggs any style and melted cheese. Breakfast and lunch served daily. 2041 NE 36th St., (Sample Road) 954-783-7714 Packy’s Sports Pub. SPORTS BAR If you are looking for a

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Although the city attempted to ensure redundancies for Internet and phone communications, city government lost these services for approximately three days during Hurricane Irma. The phone communications that were lost were non-emergency calls to and from city facilities, not internal calls. Backup systems, including cell phones, handheld radios and satellite phones, were used to maintain vital communications among response agencies and the Pompano Beach Emergency Operations Center (PBEOC).

External phone service for city government is provided using copper phone lines, which require electricity to push communications through nodes in the system. The city identified electricity dependency as a potential issue in 2015, and a backup fiber line was installed and tested successfully in July 2017. Before or during Hurricane Irma’s landfall, the fiber line configuration was accidentally lost or reset when the service provider rebooted one of its routers. When the copper phone lines failed due to a power outage, the backup fiber line did not provide phone service or Internet connectivity. Within days, the fiber line configuration error was fixed and Internet and external phone services were working again.

A satellite Internet capability was recently added to the PBEOC to provide additional redundancies, but in the end, it didn’t work technically with the city’s existing equipment and systems. According to the city’s IT Director, the city is adding a second backup fiber line for Internet and external phone service that should be operational in a few months.

POWER OUTAGES: FPL

The Pompano Beach Emergency Operations Center (PBEOC) — located in the Public Works building on NE Fifth St., near the Goodyear blimp base — was on generator power for a total of eight days due to power outages caused by Hurricane Irma. Though designated

with Florida Power and Light (FPL) as a critical facility, along with hospitals and fire stations, power restoration efforts at the PBEOC were delayed. The PBEOC was without Internet and external phone service for several days due to a communications node failure. This significantly impacted the ability to coordinate and respond to impacts of the storm. Other critical facilities in the city relied on generator power for as long as two weeks.

While most estimated restoration timelines set by FPL were met, some were not, which resulted in operational challenges and uncertainty for residents, who were without power, in some cases, for almost a week.

The city is working to enhance coordination with FPL during a storm incident to help ensure accurate and timely communication of restoration activities, as well as prioritization of restoration.

At the first City Commission meeting following Hurricane Irma, Vice Mayor Charlotte Burrie, who represents District 2, expressed her concern that neither she nor the city manager had been able to reach FPL regarding senior citizens who were without power for many days. Burrie said she was on the phone at least four or five times a day with the president of a condo association in Leisureville that houses elderly people, two of which were taken to the hospital for dehydration.

When Burrie and the city manager tried to reach FPL, they got an automated message, not a real person they could talk to. Burrie said she “was in a panic” and “had sleepless nights over it,” especially since she had heard that residents in a Hollywood nursing home had died in oppressive heat because there was no backup power to run air conditioning.

“Thank goodness what happened in Hollywood did not happen in Leisureville,” she said.

Burrie said that FPL should provide the city manager a telephone number where a live person can be reached in case of a real emergency. According to Pompano’s emergency manger, the city manager has been in contact with the FPL representative for Pompano Beach and now has his direct number.

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Cristiano said even though Hurricane Irma turned out to be a low-level storm, it showed staffing needs and an exhaustion of limited resources. During the response to Hurricane Irma, Cristiano worked for four straight days in the Pompano Beach Emergency Operations Center (PBEOC) with limited breaks. Either Cristiano or the Pompano Beach fire chief, who is the designated alternate emergency manager, had to be at the PBEOC at all times. However, the fire chief was also running the fire department.

The Hurricane Irma after-action report stated that, “based on the threats and vulnerabilities of the city and the potential for extended operations, additional staff is needed to support the emergency manager.”

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Father’s Day Lessons I WAS BORN ABOUT AN HOUR BEFORE THE START OF FATHER’S DAY ON JUNE 20, 1987. MY DAD WAS ALWAYS PROUD OF THE FACT THAT HIS FIRST OFFICIAL DAY AS A FATHER WAS FATHER’S DAY. I was six weeks early, so he always joked I pushed through on purpose. I suppose you could say I was a so-called “daddy’s girl” from the very beginning.

My parents got divorced when I was about six and split custody; my dad never remarried, so from about kindergarten until the time he passed last year (when I was 29 and he was 62), it was primarily just the two of us on most occasions. Though often bittersweet (with baggage attached), our father daughter relationship was something I always treasured. With father’s day approaching (only my second without my dad) I have been reflecting on some of the lessons I learned from his life — both the do’s, and the don’ts.

DO: Road Trip Some of my fondest memories are of road trips to Yellowstone National Park where we saw buffalo, geysers and multi-colored hot springs. The road trip from Colorado was long, so my dad would fold down the back seats and make me a plush bed with pillows and a sleeping bag. A cooler with cold drinks, a bag of snacks, games and oodles of coloring books kept me entertained and fed as we traversed Wyoming. We’d spot things outside the car and play Eye Spy while listening to Pat Benatar, Shawn Colvin and other acoustic sets on cassette.

Memories of camping on these trips flood my mind too — roasting marshmallows, making sloppy joe’s and playing guitar by the camp fire. I can still remember the sense of awe I would get looking toward the sky — the millions, upon millions of stars above, the dark silhouette of the Rocky Mountains in the distance and the hot embers crackling from the fire, floating upward until they faded into the dark.

Camping was always fun with the exception of breaking down camp. My dad was an obsessive-compulsive freak when it came to properly cleaning, folding and packing the equipment with an engineer’s precision (my dad was an electronic engineer). Which brings me to a don’t…

DON’T: Take things too seriously My dad was a bit of a perfectionist — so much so that he measured wrapping paper with a ruler and pencil to make his present wrapping skills precise. When camping, folding the tent properly could throw him into a fit of hot rage. I have thus learned that getting worked up over small things can poison otherwise joyful experiences.

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DO: Listen to music loud and on vinyl My dad’s first (and arguably only) true love was music. He had a vinyl collection collectors would drool over. Amps, pre-amps, record players, speakers — he had all the best equipment. As a girl, he would sit me down, glue me to the couch and “force” me to listen to his music loud — I mean really listen — to the story each album told. When I’d ask him to turn it down, he’d turn it up and shout over the electric guitar riffs, “Music is meant to be listened to loud!”

I have since come to appreciate really listening, and the distinct sound of vinyl.

DO: Make family traditions Tradition was important to my dad — especially holiday traditions.

One year we were attempting to drive to my aunt’s house in the middle of a blizzard for a traditional Christmas Eve feast, but the whiteout conditions got too severe to drive. We pulled off the road to find a little hole-in-the-wall Chinese Restaurant behind a grocery store. After eating lo-mein and sesame chicken, we drove around the neighborhoods to look at Christmas lights in the snow. This became an annual tradition lasting the last 15 years. Still, every Christmas Eve, no matter where I’m living, I eat Chinese food.

DO: Hold onto your hobbies My dad was an incredible photographer and artist. He was accepted on scholarship to a prestigious east coast art school, but, under the urging of his own father, chose a more “rational” path and became an electronic engineer. I have always wondered what would have happened if he had followed his creative impulses over the rational.

With time, his hobbies eventually faded, which I believe dampened his spirit.

DON’T: Let resentment or addiction isolate you While my dad could be fun, inspired, creative and intellectual, he could also be stubborn, resentful and argumentative. His love for cheap vodka and an unwillingness to put it down had devastating consequences. In the end, he died alone in his home, an alcoholic.

Resentments within his extended family isolated him; and a stubborn insistence on drinking and holding on to stale anger was the largest shadow cast on his otherwise lovely life.

In remembering my dad’s life, the biggest struggle I’ve had is accepting two truths: that he was both an incredibly loving, compassionate man; and also a man with personal demons. My final bit of dad-inspired, unsolicited advice (mostly to myself) is to forgive — to remember the lessons inherent in both the joyful and the dark — to hold in my hands both the beauty and ashes.

Happy Father’s Day dad. You will be missed. Y

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