Pompano! Magazine March 2017

MARCH 2017

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Our time in the sun

March 2017

VOLUME 3 NUMBER 3

Tammi having a little fun at the Nautical Flea Market Photo by Jeff Graves

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Karnna Fashion Lab in Pompano Beach is the brain child of Karina Gomez-Herrera, where she helps make fashion dreams come true.

Currently, the 49-year-old businesswoman serves as a designer, consultant, producer, and networking resource in the South Florida fashion industry for a diverse number of clients.

Pompano! climbs to the top of the Hillsboro Lighthouse for an interview with Art Makenian, the lighthouse keeper for almost two decades. The former President of the preservation society, shares his passion for the nation’s brightest lighthouse and Broward County’s oldest functional structure.

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March 2017

“You’re gonna make it after all.”

News and happenings from around the city and beyond: concerts, movies, classes, culture and more. This month the Soroptimists hold their annual fund raiser with a safari theme. Plus a new chic hotel opens in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea.

Remembering spring break—Fort Lauderdale style (which isn’t always a good thing).

A drone store with high aspirations opens up in the Pompano Citi Centre. You know you want one.

And Polo International, an established roofing company has some handy advice for dealing with that structure over your head, keeping you dry

Miss Adventure takes an electric bike ride headed north on A1A. She starts off at the Royal Blues Hotel in Deerfield Beach, stops for brunch (of course) and meets a few adorable sea turtles.

A comprehensive guide to dining in our area— with great spots for a romantic evening for two to where to get a quick bite. Plus our staff visits Spanx The Hog in Pompano Beach for a barbecue lunch—too bad we gave up nap time when we were kids.

Pompano Beach is bustling with excitement and fun. Our intrepid photographer captured so many smiles last month including folks at the Nautical Flea Market and the Caribbean Soirée hosted by the Exchange Club of Pompano Beach

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“You’re Gonna Make it After All” AS 2016 DREW TO A CLOSE IT SEEMED AS IF so many talented stars were being taken from us too early. Many of those deaths hit some people particularly hard. And even though we don’t personally know these celebrities, their work often affects us in profound ways.

(Which is why art is important, but let’s go there another day.)

For me, that sort of blow came in early 2017 with the death of Mary Tyler Moore. Her ground-breaking 1970s television sit-com is hands-down, my all time favorite. For days after her passing, the image of her as she lightheartedly tossed her beret into the air on a Minneapolis street corner during the show’s opening sequence would just pop into my head.

And the theme song with its optimistic lyrics of “you’re gonna make it after all,” played like an anthem in my mind.

The “Mary Tyler Moore” show was hilarious, but it also tackled topics of real importance.

In the show, Tyler Moore plays Mary Richards, a trail-blazing, single, career-minded, woman with a clumsy humor, and an air of confidence dipped in humility.

I was just a young girl when the show was first televised, but I watched it anyway, every Saturday night—typically with some potato chips and onion dip. I suppose, a lot of the messaging went over my head. But later, I watched the re-runs and Mary’s goofy brand of humor and the strength she derived from her friendships with other women and coworkers while being fiercely independent was not lost on me.

My mother raised three daughters and I know—mainly because she drilled it into us—how important she thought it was for her daughters to pursue a professional career. She wanted us all to know that no matter what, we

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could stand on our own two feet. For millions of American women of that era, Mary Richards was the embodiment of that message.

There is a famous scene in the show when Mary discovers her male predecessor at the television news show she produces earned $50 per week more that she did. When she confronts her boss and asks why, he answers “because he was a man.” As a professional woman who started out in the mid-80s, it’s easy to take all of the opportunities that life has presented to me for granted. When Tyler Moore passed away recently, I went back and watched a few of my favorite episodes. Seeing Mary Richards again after all these years reminded me of how far I have come as well as women in general.

As a television character, Mary Richards was an artful blend of many American women of her day. She had strengths and flaws, but worked to be better. The show’s effort to highlight social issues of the day were woven into the stories of work and life just as issues of our days surround us as we make breakfast, get the kids to school and satisfy demanding clients.

Mary Richards surely inspired other strong fictional TV female characters from Maude to Alicia Florrick.

These days, I’ve traded my potato chips and onion dip for sauvignon blanc and a nice brie. Life for American women is dramatically better than it was back in the 1970s and perhaps we can credit a small part of those advancements to the “Mary Tyler Moore” show.

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A Little Culture Floria Highwaymen Show and Sale

Meet the artists, view their work and purchase your own to take home for a little bit of Florida history.

WHEN: Mar. 19, 10 - 5pm WHERE: Sample-McDougald House, 450 NE 10 St., Pompano Beach COST: $5 per person

Live @ St. Nicholas

The church’s concert series continues with the South Florida Chamber Ensemble. Wine and cheese reception will follow.

WHEN: Mar. 25 at 4pm WHERE: St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, 1111 E. Sample Rd., Pompano Beach COST: By donation (suggested donation of $10) at the door.

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Elvis Tribute

As part of the City of Pompano Beach’s Winter Concert Series, David Morin will perform an Elvis tribute.

WHEN: Mar. 8; doors open at 6:30pm; show starts at 7:30pm WHERE: Herb Skolnick Community Center, 800 S.W. 36th Ave., Pompano Beach COST: Tickets are $14 and can be purchased at eventbrite. com or at the Herb Skolnick Community Center.

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South Florida Crawfish Festival The fourth annual South Florida Crawfish Festival, presented by CrawDebauchery, will celebrate all things New Orleans. “We’ll offer everything that the great city represents — the love of food, music and good times,” said the event founder and organizer Don Matthews.

The two-day event will include a Gumbo Rumble, Krewe Competition, massive crawfish boil, art vendors, a variety of Cajun food and a hardwood dance floor for swing dancers and live music. There will also be a Kids’ Zone with crawfish races, face painting and jugglers.

WHEN: Apr. 1-2 WHERE: Pompano Beach Amphitheater Field, 1806 N.E. Sixth St., Pompano Beach Visit crawdebauchery.com for more information.

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Soroptimist Safari

Bust out your binoculars and pith helmet for this year’s annual Soroptimist fundraising dinner. The theme is—you guessed it— Soroptimist Safari. The dinner, to be held at Hugh’s Catering, promises to be a fun night for all.

“The safari theme really goes with the unique venue.

This will be a new experience for a lot of people,” says Soroptimist President, Bim Krutek. The evening will include a silent auction, wine tastings and wine wagons, and for the first time, an open bar (because you wouldn’t want to get thirsty while on safari).

Proceeds from the event will benefit Woodhouse, a non-profit residential treatment facility in Pompano Beach dedicated to helping adults with severe physical and intellectual disabilities and the Soroptimist Education Awards Fund benefiting women and girls.

The Soroptimist Club of Pompano Beach is part of Soroptimist International, a volunteer organization for women whose members work to improve the lives of others, particularly women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.

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Ultra Hip Plunge Beach Hotel SET TO OPEN IN LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA

The super modern, creative and colorful Plunge Beach Hotel is set to open this March. Developed by the Florida Development Group and managed by Hospitality Ventures Management Group, the 163-room oceanfront hotel complex, formerly the site of the Florida Beach Hotel, has three buildings with direct beach access. Each building has its own distinct vibe and aesthetic, ranging from bungalows to edgy and contemporary suites.

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approach to food, fun, music, technology, recreational activities and accommodations.

“We discovered an untapped consumer market, which until now, hadn’t catered to the emerging creative class of millennials and young families who desire an off-the-radar, experiential vacation,” said Ditheridge. “We designed Plunge to fill this void and are thrilled to introduce beach lovers to our authentic, anything-butboring retreat.”

In addition to the hotel, the property will open Backflip Beach Bar, the only true toes-in-the-sand beach bar in Lauderdale-bythe-Sea open to hotel guests and locals alike. The Octopus Lobby Gastropub — a coffee shop serving locally roasted coffee, fresh sandwiches and gelato — will also be open to the public.

The hotel’s amenities include a beachfront swimming pool, free wi-fi, a 24-hour fitness center and ample street-level parking.

“Our redevelopment crew has worked tirelessly round the clock for the past year and a half so we can debut Lauderdaleby-the-Sea’s finest new vacation escape,” said general manager Doug Barrow. “With our spectacular, spacious beach setting we can easily accommodate groups and hope to host year-round social events and beachfront weddings in style.”

The Plunge Beach Hotel is located at 4660 El Mar Drive between A1A and the Atlantic Ocean in Lauderdale-by-theSea. Visit plungebeachhotel.com for more information.

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Pompano Beach High School held its third annual International Summit, hosting students from eight different countries, including Brazil, China, Egypt, France, Ireland, Poland and Switzerland. This year’s theme was “Worldwide Collaboration: Connected Learning on a Global Scale.”

The summit focuses on developing cultural awareness in the field of education and establishing bonds between the international participants.

In addition to the 41 students who attended from around the world, many distinguished dignitaries, university professors, educators and Broward School District representatives attended summit events.

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Concerts at The Amp PHOTOS BY JEFF GRAVES

Willie Nelson and Dwight Yoakam

Multiple Grammy and CMA Award winner Willie Nelson will be joined by the Family, his touring group, for a night filled with classic hits, including “On The Road Again,” “Mama Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” and “Always on My Mind.” Nelson’s iconic style has made him one of the most recognized entertainers in the world, with a six-decade career and 200-plus albums. Joining Nelson will be country star Dwight Yoakam, who has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide and is a 21-time nominated, multiple Grammy Award winner.

WHEN: Mar. 3 at 7:30pm COST: Ticket prices are $25 - $125 on ticketmaster.com

Charlie Daniels & Marshall Tucker

From his Dove Award-winning gospel albums to his Southern rock anthems and CMA Award-winning country hits, Charlie Daniels has made an indelible mark on America’s musical landscape. Now almost 80, Daniels is still an outspoken patriot, mentor to young artists and a road warrior. The Marshall Tucker Band opened shows for The Allman Brothers in 1973, before headlining their own shows across America. The band has a definitive blend of rock, rhythm and blues, jazz, country and gospel. Opening for the show is DeRose, a high-energy, blues and rock band formed in 2014.

WHEN: Mar. 18. Doors open 6pm; show starts 7pm.

COST: Ticket prices are $25 - $95 on ticketmaster.com

I Love the 90s Tour with Vanilla Ice

Billy Ocean and Taylor Dayne

Billy Ocean has hit the number one spot on pop charts worldwide, including the U.S., Australia, Germany, Holland and the U.K. Born in Trinidad, Billy settled in London’s East End when just seven years old. The calypso-crazy kid soon got turned on to soul singers like Otis Redding and Sam Cooke, as well as pop groups like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Thus, his style is a mixture of soulful R&B, and catchy pop. Taylor Dayne also racked up an impressive list of hits in the late 80s and early 90s, including his number one singles “Tell It to My Heart,” “Love Will Lead You Back” and “Prove Your Love to Me.” WHEN: Mar. 17 at 8pm COST: Ticket prices are $35 - $95 on ticketmaster.com

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After a hugely successful 2016, with over 110 shows across North America, the I Love the 90s Tour will continue its momentum into the new year, making a stop at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater on Mar. 26. The show promises a rotating lineup of some of the 90s’ most iconic acts, including Vanilla Ice, Tone Loc, Rob Base, All-4One and Young MC. The show was hailed by Entertainment Weekly as an “arena-sized dance party,” and described by The Arizona Republic as “a hit-filled trip down memory lane.”

To learn more about the tour, visit ilovethe90stour.com WHEN: Mar. 26 at 8pm COST: Ticket prices are $25 - $128 on ticketmaster.com

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FIRST FRIDAYS AT BACA 6-10pm / FREE Fun-filled event featuring beer tastings, food trucks, live music, vendors and art exhibits at BaCa.

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Spring Break Back in the Day MY FAMILY’S SOUTH FLORIDA ROOTS DATE BACK TO THE 1940s. As a college student in the Northeast during the early 1980s, my friends and I made the annual spring break trek to Fort Lauderdale, driving 24 hours straight (we couldn’t afford to fly and then rent a car) so as to maximize our time in paradise. As the one with the long history — and family! — in the area, I was considered the “expert” on South Florida.

We made this trip every year throughout college, and it was always great fun, but by the last year of our annual pilgrimage,

it was clear even to us — at the ripe old age of 22 — that spring break had gotten a bit out of hand. I pined for what I imagined were the “good old days,” the early 1960s Fort Lauderdale, home to the many early “beach” movies featuring clean-cut young men and innocent-looking young women. The current scene, we thought, was out of control.

Soon after, I moved here permanently; I was now a “real” adult, with a full-time job, although for a low salary. To supplement my

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income, I moonlighted as a mystery shopper for a large fast-food chain. The moonlighting job entailed purchasing lunch and dinner monthly at specific locations; I signed up for six locations, from Boca Raton to Fort Lauderdale. Each visit entailed purchasing an identical meal at both the drive-through and the inside dining area. I also provided details on the cleanliness of the dining area and the restrooms. Just imagine — six locations times two meals times lunch and dinner — that’s 24 meals each month. I only had to sample each meal, thank goodness, and after a few months, even the dog turned up her nose at the leftovers. Nonetheless, it was good money and, if I timed my visits carefully and didn’t hit traffic, I could complete all six “lunch visits” in one day. Dinner, due to rush hour, was another story.

Enter Fort Lauderdale’s spring break mayhem, circa 1985.

Historically, we now know that this was the year that broke spring break’s back, and for good reason. I had begun contemplating requesting hazard pay for visiting the beachfront location. Words cannot describe the condition of the dining area each March, and the state of the ladies’ room — let’s just say that it’s better left unsaid. Not long after this, one of those college friends from our annual spring break adventure came to visit. I arrived at a local hangout a few minutes early, and by the time she arrived, I was downright surly.

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It’s a Drone

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS BANK ON DRONES FOR GOOD BUSINESS IN POMPANO BEACH YOU PROBABLY FIRST HEARD OF DRONES WHEN OUR MILITARY used them in Afghanistan. The CIA began flying drones there around 2000. They are impressive weapons because they’re unmanned and no danger to pilots.

Back home the use of drones proliferated and morphed into a hobby along the lines of model airplanes, and now developers are looking at commercial uses we never imagined not long ago.

Among those imagining new ways to use the drones are two young men recently out of college who set up shop in Pompano Beach to sell drones, teach people to use them and establish a “family of drone enthusiasts” who will share their stories and films they’ve made, and build new friendships. Then they hope to expand into research and development of drones for new purposes.

Their business, Verydrone in the Citi Centre at 2010, N. Federal Highway in Pompano Beach, opened in November.

The young entrepreneurs, Josh Barth and Ben Bardy, met by chance during internships for a Florida drone distributor. Bardy studied aerospace engineering in France. Barth had a longtime interest in drones and model aircraft. They hit it off and began brainstorming about a business of their own.

With intelligence, determination, and a bit of luck, it happened.

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They traveled to industry shows in Las Vegas and California. “Luckily, we met some people who backed us and believed in us,” is how Josh Barth puts it. He also explains another chance meeting that made a difference in the path he took. About three years ago he saw a video on YouTube of a man flying a drone and thought, “Wow, this is pretty cool.” He bought one and was flying it when a real estate broker asked him what he’d charge to take video of property.

Bingo, an idea. Josh didn’t know how to set up a website, he says, but he learned and launched his business of taking aerial videos for realtors, investment firms and celebrities.

Ben Bardy’s experience with drones was different. While studying in France, he and an engineering team won an entrepreneurship award for developing a “rescue drone” to drop life jackets for people who fell from ships. He planned on starting a business, but wanted to finish his studies. By then, he says, other people started using the same idea. He has changed his focus to using drones for agriculture uses. “Like to improve the yields of crops, do work more efficiently,” Ben says. Josh Barth adds, “Agriculture is one area we want to focus on because it’s still kind of untapped.” For instance, a drone could be equipped to count a farmer’s cattle.

The idea of “rescue drones” hasn’t been dropped entirely, though. Bardy calls it a “dream project, a huge project” to develop a drone with a blinking light to stay above a person in the water until someone can come to the rescue.

With increased interest and uses of drones, the young entrepreneurs are now interested in educating younger people.

They’re talking to area schools about starting after-school drone programs. Right now, though “the majority of our customers are for cinematography and photo,” Barth says. But there’s no telling what they may come up with when they imagine the possible uses of drones.

You might say their future is very much up in the air.

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A Roof Over Your Head THE OWNERS OF POLO INTERNATIONAL, INC. — a national state-licensed roofing company with headquarters in Pompano Beach — say the company’s success stems from the firstrate industrial products it installs, quality workmanship, and attention to detail, which has resulted in a long list of satisfied clients.

Fred Polo and Robert Kaplan are principals in the company, which is in its 10th year of providing roof installations and industrial coatings services to commercial and residential clients throughout the United States, South America and the Caribbean.

Polo is a Vietnam veteran who has been a Florida state-licensed roofing contractor since 1984. “The company goes out of its way to hire veterans,” Kaplan says, and will train those who are new to the field.

“We are dedicated supporters of numerous organizations that benefit veterans,” Kaplan adds.

The company’s client list has included a wide array of Fortune 500 companies, national companies, hotels, industrial plants and condominium complexes.

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Sea Turtles and E-Bikes

BY MISS-ADVENTURE

SINCE LAST MONTH I MADE THE LONG TREK OUT TO Homestead, Fla., to visit the Coral Castle, I thought this month I’d do something a little more local. As I pondered the myriad things to do around Pompano and Deerfield, I remembered my mom (the quirky woman who gave me my free-spirited side) telling me about this amazing bike ride she took along A1A to Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.

Whenever she visits Florida, my mom gets all decked out in her spandex shorts, hot-pink fanny pack and visored helmet, rents a beach cruiser and gets out to bike in the Gold Coast sunshine. Last March, she sent me pictures of the sea turtles she saw at Gumbo Limbo. Her nature-inspired bike ride sounded pretty nice, but I’m a bit of an adrenaline junkie, so

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I tried to think of a way to spice it up a little.

That’s when I remembered seeing a hippie riding an electric bike. When I first saw him, I was perplexed; he whipped by so fast for a skinny dude, yet his feet were completely still. He wasn’t even pedaling. When it occurred to me that he was riding an electric bike, I said, “Whoa. What a cheater’s way to ride a bike.” A year passed, but the image of that hippie, cruising at top speed, his unwashed locks and sherpa-inspired sweater blowing in the wind behind him, imprinted itself into my mind and suddenly resurfaced as I pondered my next urban adventure.

So, I set out to find some electric bikes for rent. I located two at the Royal Blues Hotel in Deerfield Beach. I had never ridden an electric bike before, so was a little giddy as Jason, the hotel’s receptionist, plugged in the hefty battery pack, which slides onto a rack behind the back wheel of the bike. On the handlebar, three little lights (one green, one yellow, one red) flashed and lit up, indicating the bike was powered up and ready to go. I suddenly felt like he had strapped on some sort of rocket booster.

“Are you ready, are you ready?” he asked, as I mounted the bike and he twisted the throttle to show me how to kick on the power. The bike propelled quicker than I thought, and I nearly swerved into the wall of the parking garage. I laughed, narrowly missing it, and made a quick turn, then biked a few laps around the lot. I gave the throttle a little power to test it out, and suddenly felt [CONTINUED ON PAGE 28]

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like a five-year-old again, riding my Barbie bike without training wheels for the first time. It was exhilarating.

I pulled out of the lot, and along with a friend who was on the other electric bike, went west to A1A and began the ride north toward Boca. A1A has a convenient, smooth bike lane for miles, so it was the perfect place to press the e-bike to the max. I was surprised at how fast it went. I made the mistake of wearing long, dangly gold earrings, which flew back in the wind like floppy dog ears. The ocean air whipped my face and my sweater lifted from my back, flapping behind me like a Superwoman cape.

We passed the Boca Inlet park (a perfect spot for a picnic and to watch boats leaving the inlet), admired multi-million dollar mansions and luxury yachts along the Intracoastal Waterway, and made our way to South Beach Park, which has three swimming beaches and a pagoda. The beach looked inviting, but we were too hungry, so hung a left on Palmetto Park Road for a bite.

We had been given a personal recommendation from the chef at the Royal Blues Hotel to go to M&M Thai for lunch (a friendly, family-owned, authentic Thai café), but it was slightly too early, so we opted for brunch at the

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Boca Beach House, which specializes in local, organic produce and seafood. That day the chef had hand pulled Maryland crab claws for a crab Benedict, had picked organic greens from the restaurant’s backyard garden (arugula, kale, bok choy and Swiss chard) to put in an omelette with goat cheese, and had sautéed some homegrown Brussels sprouts in a balsamic glaze for an omelette with bacon and Swiss cheese. In addition, there were three other seafood omelettes: one with local diver’s sea scallops (blackened or grilled), one with soft-shell crab and another with Maine lobster.

The decor is quintessential beach cafe — baby blue walls, white wicker chairs, pastel accents, nauticalthemed art, placemats and tablecloths with brightlycolored fish, and a chalkboard with the day’s specials.

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While the omelette I ordered came out quite overdone, the hollandaise on my friend’s Benedict a bit separated, and the prices steep (between $17 and $20 for an omelette), I found a forgiving heart based on the inspired ingredients and charming environment. After brunch, we cruised on up A1A to the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, just a mile north of Palmetto Park Road.

The nature center started as a coastline preservation project in the 1970s and has since grown to include a sea turtle rescue, multiple outdoor aquariums, a boardwalk nature trail, the FAU research center (which guests can observe from an aerial walkway), a gift shop and a butterfly garden. Admission to the center is only a $5 recommended donation and every day at 1 p.m., a guided tour is given to guests to answer questions.

By far, the most memorable part of the Gumbo Limbo experience was seeing two massive loggerhead turtles that were rescued from Florida beaches. One was named Blitzen. He was a 127-pound, 20-year-old turtle rescued from Hutchinson Island in December. When rescuers found Blitzen stranded, he was emaciated, malnourished and covered in barnacles. He’s now on antibiotics and a healthy diet, and is expected to be freed this summer. The other loggerhead was named Holiday — a 102-pound male, around 15-20 years old, found at St. Lucie Power Plant. Holiday was found with a huge, longline fishing hook in his lower esophagus. It had to be surgically removed. Now Holiday has a scar on the underside of his neck, but is pretty lively. He was swimming in circles around the tank, slapping his fin along the side.

In addition to the large sea turtles, there were tons of baby green back turtles, a tortoise, sting rays, sand rays, lobsters, blow fish, lion fish, some fish with fluorescent blue eyes, and a whole slew of other marine life to watch. The coolest thing I find about going to a place like Gumbo Limbo is the sense of awe and wonder I experience as I get a small glimpse into a whole universe I’ve never been privy to, and realize how much unexplored magic there is under the ocean. It’s similar to that feeling I get as I peer up at the stars on a clear night, or admire a full moon as it rises above the horizon. I feel like just a minuscule part in a vast system, yet it’s strangely enchanting and invigorating.

Seeing all the creative manifestations of nature — all the vibrant colors and shapes and characters — makes me ponder the bigger questions in life, like “Where did all of it come from?” And yet, it makes me not really care at all, merely grateful it all exists. It brings out my inner child, makes life feel a little less dull and puts a few more things on my bucket list, like: get certified in scuba diving, travel to space and rescue some baby sea turtles. Until I have the opportunity to get in a rocket ship though, there’s always the rocket-booster-bicycle, a.k.a. the e-bike.

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BY MARIA TRAJANO PHOTOS BY ANDREW ITKOFF

“I am blessed. I am empowered. I am strong.”

These are the words I first see when I walk into Karnna Fashion Lab, a modern and stylish fashion consulting firm in Pompano Beach. A bold, polished woman comes out to greet me, and I am immediately struck by the positive and bright energy that radiates from her. The woman is Karina Gomez-Herrera, owner of Karnna Fashion Lab and founder of Designers and Creative Teams Against Domestic Violence.

She gives me a quick but fulfilling tour of the “lab” where her work is done: her charming dressing rooms, impeccable production area, and chic office equipped with a wall full of cum laude diplomas from numerous institutions.

She walks me to her swank meeting room where we sit down, and I can already tell there is a complexity about her that is going to make this a very interesting hour and a half.

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Karina Gomez-Herrera has a story to tell, and she hopes her title and position in her business can give her the platform to change the world. Currently, the 49-year-old businesswoman is the founder and CEO of Karnna Fashion Lab, where she serves as a designer, consultant, producer, and networking resource in the South Florida fashion industry for a diverse number of clients. However, this wasn’t always her career. She started where anyone would: at the very beginning.

An immigrant from Venezuela, Karina spent 14 years as a fashion designer with one of Venezuela’s biggest fashion companies, Marshal USA, who brought her to the United States in 1998 to expand.

From New York to Miami, she attended fashion shows, researched trends and exposed herself to information on American soil that proved to make her essential to the business. However, with a young toddler to raise and the inability to constantly travel, Karina decided to make the United States her home and relocated to sunny Miami, Florida. This is where Karina had an important realization that unconditionally transformed her and made her the dynamic person I couldn’t snap out of listening to.

environment, she noticed that the manufacturing industry in South Florida was plummeting rather than booming. Factories were closing and companies were outsourcing, and since her company was one of them, and was returning to Venezuela, she found herself out of a job.

Once again, Karina found herself at the bottom.

Working as an assistant to a pattern-maker at Ivory International, she began learning the business of the American fashion industry from the ground up.

Having the ability to be both teacher and student, she taught herself communication strategies, industrial approaches, cultural education, overseas knowledge, tailoring massive productions, producing from scratch, and technological computer programs such as Gerber computerized pattern-making. With her commitment, determination and habit of always finishing what she started, Karina grew an enormous amount at that same company. In eight years, she became one of their most prized designers, designing for the likes of Babies “R” Us, Target, JCPenney, Sears and many others.

An avid learner and observer, Karina knows how to be successful by staying ahead of the industry.

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Karina is a survivor of domestic violence, both physical and verbal. She explained that “victim” is no longer the term used to describe her, as she is proud of how she overcame and survived the abuse.

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She explained to me that she has always gravitated towards fashion and creativity, and had a passion for it, even as a young girl. At 4 years old, she was cutting pictures out of newspapers and gluing together outfits. She was sewing dresses for her Barbies, and with her mother, she could create almost anything out of an old ripped sleeve or a single button. Just like the adult Karina, 8-year-old Karina refused to leave the room until her project was done — the kind of determination necessary to prevail in the fashion industry today.

That same determination was needed to emotionally heal from the trouble she had endured from domestic abuse. If there’s one thing she learned from conquering the abuse, it’s that the snap to reality leads you to pursue your dreams.

She credits a lot of her recovery to a very fond friend and trainer, Teocrito “Teo” Brito, who enlightened her and built her back up into the strong woman she once was. With his help, she was able to respect herself once again, as well as respect her own boundaries. She’s always had a dream, but it had been difficult to grasp because of her strained marriage. Karina knew she could never let anything come between her and her dream again. And nothing ever did.

She dreamed a dream

Karina went on to pursue numerous ventures and even better: a bigger career. She graduated from The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and earned her masters at Miami International University of Art & Design. Truth be told, I thought at this point her story was inspiring and great just as it was. However, as she continued telling her story, I realized I hadn’t even scratched the surface of this amazingly complex and compelling woman, and was tempted to call Point! Publications and ask how they managed to get me an interview with Superwoman herself.

To begin with, it was obvious to me that Karina has to do everything her own way to make sure it is done right. But, is it possible to do everything? For Karina, it is. There isn’t a challenge she can’t conquer and the word “no” doesn’t seem to exist in her vocabulary.

She remembers that when she was working with Marshal USA, she was constantly being lectured for always saying “yes” to the customer.

“They told me I didn’t have to say “yes” to everything, but I didn’t know how not to,” she said. “I really thought there was something wrong with me, a defect or something.”

Later on, Karina realized this wasn’t a blemish of any kind, but in fact, a blessing in disguise. After escaping her abuse, she learned to take all the things she believed were negative about her and turn them into her positives — which she credits as one of the

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By saying “yes” to every opportunity, Karina gained extensive experience within the fashion industry.

She designed apparel — from MMA active gear to bulletproof vests for the army — through Point Blank Enterprise. Other companies called on her to do interior design work. Wanting to share as much knowledge as she could with those entering the field, she decided to return to The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale to teach several classes. She continuously shares her experiences in the fashion world in hopes that her students will learn vicariously through her.

This is where her business began, where Karnna Fashion Lab was born merely as an idea, but a phenomenal one at that.

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Karnna Fashion Lab serves as a consulting center for those aspiring to work in the fashion industry.

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They come to Karina for help, whether they want to produce a fashion line or design one. She meets with each client to determine their objectives and prioritize strategies. She takes the time to explore their preferences, and offers different options, making sure her developmental process is in sync with the client’s expectations. She then puts functional designs together: from her mind right onto the sketchbook.

She says she never fears not finding the right solution for her clients because she knows fear doesn’t allow her to move on and find an answer, and she knows God is always in charge. She highlights prayer and meditation as her main sources of encouragement and motivation, and as the reason for her developed intuition.

Sketching her artwork, putting together fabric, and measuring out every detail of every seam is therapy for Karina. When the client is satisfied with her designs and ready to execute a plan of action for their line, Karina single-handedly starts off the production in the U.S., emphasizing how important it is to keep companies and jobs here. She says this has worked well for her and her clients because it provides easy access to their work. She has built up a satisfied clientele, which has led to an increasing number of budding fashionistas enlisting her services.

Karnna Fashion Lab was born of a necessity — there was no way Karina could continue designing at home, with fabric on the dinner table and all over the apartment floor. Just a little over a year ago, she set out to find a location in which she could serve her clients in a healthy, upbeat environment and still have a place to work on her own designs. She dedicated herself every day during her lunch break to finding the perfect space, one hand on the steering wheel, the other hand on a sandwich. After driving along Powerline Road one evening, she decided on a very simple, bland office space that is now a glowing, vibrant, exclusive fashion empire. She designed the entire office from scratch, as well as the logo, because she wanted to make an impact with her style in South Florida.

“The industry in South Florida is good,” she said of fashion’s steady growth in Florida, “but it’s getting better. We’re making it better.”

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Karina’s main goal with her company and associations in Broward County is to grow another fashion generation and provide them quality training in the field. She uses her time at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale to share her experiences, and she even gives tours of manufacturing facilities in Broward County so that her students can learn what it is like working in fashion production.

A heart of gold

This isn’t her only contribution to society. Karina’s passion and duty in life is to help and enlighten survivors of domestic violence through her foundation, Designers and Creative Teams Against Domestic Violence, which is part of her Empower for Success project. She attempts to provide these survivors a means by which they can find themselves again, regain control of their lives, and commit and dedicate themselves to a dream. Her strategy for success, which she also teaches her employees, is to plan, have an agenda, set a date, and work hard towards that goal. Karina teaches many who attend her foundation’s empowerment class how to heal, self-empower, lead, and not to blame — but to forgive.

In addition, she is constantly working and volunteering with the Women in Distress Foundation as well as the Hispanic Women of Distinction Foundation to bring about change in our community. It’s amazing how much someone can get done in 24 hours.

“Two hours, occasionally making it to six,” Karina responds, laughing, when I ask her how many hours she actually sleeps a day. “My goal is to eventually make it to eight.” I tell her to set a date.

I asked Karina what advice she has for young entrepreneurs with a dream, regardless of whether or not in fashion. Her main advice is to structure your ideas, take out a sheet of paper and a pencil and put a date to your dreams, split big projects into portions and start small, then go on to the bigger picture. Most importantly, she advises to stay humble throughout the entire process. Without being humble, one doesn’t leave room to learn new things. There are many endearing qualities about Karina that are worth taking note of. In three words, Karina describes herself as faithful, blessed and strong, and I couldn’t agree more. Her light inspires many, and it’s safe to say Karina GomezHerrera stitches together more than just fabric; she stitches together our community.

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The Hillsboro Lighthouse will celebrate its 110th anniversary this March. In honor of the lighthouse, Art Makenian, the lighthouse keeper for almost two decades and the former President of the preservation society, shares his passion for the nation’s brightest lighthouse and Broward County’s oldest functional structure.

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I felt above the world, on the edge of the earth. The lighthouse is an oasis.

“On hot, 95-degree summer day when the city is scorching, I’ll come up here with a lawn chair and read an entire book in one afternoon,” Art said.

He reads a little bit of everything, which allows him to hold an intelligent conversation on just about any subject. He is well read, well traveled and loves learning, but is especially fond of technical books about engineering feats and mechanical wonders.

He was in aviation for most of his life: He was a graduate mechanical engineer at the Polytechnical School in Italy, joined the PanAmerican airways for 17 consecutive years, eventually became a pilot, flew all over the world, later sold jet engines for General Electric and had his own company. He was born in Alexandria Egypt, met his wife in Beirut Lebanon and speaks multiple languages. He joined the Coast Guard Auxiliary thirty years ago to gain a better understanding of boats, but his expertise in engineering eventually led him to be recruited in 1998 to maintain the lighthouse. He knew nothing about lighthouses at the time, but used his knowledge of mechanics to self-educate himself.

“All these things contributed to my getting involved with the lighthouse because basically it is a mechanical function,” Art said.

Art is an engineer at heart. Inside the lighthouse he has tacked up drawings of the mechanical structures that make the light glow, the eye spin and the tower stand. He has two versions of drawings — one when the light used to spin floating atop a base of mercury, the other one after Art helped a team of mechanical engineers convert the lighthouse to a ball-bearing rotational system (a strugglesome feat that took four years). Art hands me a sample of a giant ball bearing The Hillsboro Lighthouse Preservation Society will host a celebration for and carefully explains how the the 110th anniversary of the lighthouse. The evening will include a gourmet motor makes the light structure dining experience from Hugh’s catering, live music from The Earl Trio, a silent rotate. Then he lets me mount auction, cash bar and tours to the lens room of the lighthouse. The gala will a few steps to look at the actual benefit the preservation society. bulb and the expensive lenses WHEN: Friday, Mar. 10, 6 - 10pm that refract its light.

WHERE: Park at the Pompano Beach parking garage just east of A1A and north Going up into the heart of the of Atlantic Blvd. From there the historical Pompano Beach Trolley will pick light is like crawling into the you up and chauffeur you to the Hillsboro Lighthouse. Guests cannot drive center of an enormous diamond. directly to the lighthouse for security purposes.

The bulb is surprisingly small — COST: $110 per person. Tickets can be purchased on only a few centimeters tall — but EventBrite.com. the remarkable French lenses For more information, please contact HLPS event that surround it are stunning. coordinator Debbie Divich at steviencks@aol.com; call 786-251-0811; or visit hillsborolighthouse.org They are thick, arched pieces of glass that form a sphere around the bulb. In the daytime, when the bulb is off, the lenses catch the sunlight and glisten creating As 81-year-old Captain and lighthouse keeper Art Makenian steps out onto the top ledge of the Hillsboro lighthouse and peers north toward Deerfield Beach, his gold-rimmed aviators reflect the image of the coastline. From up here, the world looks like geographic puzzle pieces. I can see the shape of the Hillsboro Mile island, the Intracoastal waterway slicing it away from the mainland. As we circle around to face south, we admire a multi-million dollar luxury yacht cruise out the inlet. Art points at the second deck of the boat.

“Look there’s a hot tub on the boat,” he said. “Can you imagine?”

Then he points down to the coast below at a translucent turquoise section of water just to the left of the jetty.

“Look there, at that patch of coral,” he said. “A lot of times you can see a few sharks swimming back and forth by that reef.”

There were no sharks that day, but the water was majestic. Before we had made our way to the top, I had asked Art what he liked about tending the lighthouse so much. He has been doing it on a volunteer basis for 19 years as a part of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and preservation society. He responded, “When we get to the top, you’ll know.”

He was right. After trudging up the 175 spiral steps and stepping out on the ledge, I knew. The salty sea air refreshes your skin. You can feel the sunshine warm your face. The ocean stretches out for miles in front of you and the birds eye view of Lighthouse Point and Hillsboro Mile makes the world feel smaller.

The breeze rustles nearby palm trees and birds chirp.

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subtle glows of green and blue, much the way an expensive diamond shimmers. At night, these same lenses refract the light, shooting a beam out to sea a whopping 28 nautical miles. The Hillsboro lighthouse projects the light further and brighter than any other lighthouse in the nation. As the bulb and lenses rotate, it makes the light rhythmically flash and spin.

I was intrigued by how complicated it all seemed.

Suddenly the need for a wise mechanical engineer like Art to maintain the lighthouse became obvious.

Before coming to the lighthouse, I had been under the impression that the lighthouse was just a large coastal light. But as Art carefully explained the parts and their mechanical functions, his role became vastly more interesting. His expertise is engineering and obvious passion is what makes him the perfect keeper.

On one of the walls inside the lighthouse, Art has tacked up a chart with mathematical equations showing the stability of the lighthouse under various wind speeds. At one point, Art tells me, the lighthouse survived a category five earthquake that literally tore the homes along the coast right off their foundations.

The lighthouse stood up to the force of nature even better than calculations projected. Its survival, Art said, makes the lighthouse the oldest functional structure in all of Broward County.

When the lighthouse was built in 1906 (from castings made in Detroit Michigan and lenses made in France) it was the only structure for miles. The area was completely barren. In 1901, the coast guard had determined there wasn’t enough navigational light between Jupiter and the Florida Lighthouse in Biscayne Bay, so they chose to build the lighthouse on an empty patch of land in between the two. In 1903, they appropriated the money, and in 1906, the lighthouse was constructed. A few cabins were built

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around the base for the lighthouse keepers, but other than that, the area was a no-man’s land.

Now, there are still cabins around the base of the lighthouse, which currently serve as a peaceful getaway for military families who want to visit the base and enjoy the Florida coast.

Since it was built, the lighthouse has changed hands many times, coming under numerous administrations in the US government: First, the lighthouse came under the department of revenue, so that the lighthouse could be used to catch ships that were smuggling things without paying import duties; second, in 1910, it came under the commerce department, helping the merchant marine ships travel back and forth. From 1910 until 1939, the lighthouse became the Coast Guard’s responsibility, its function to help save lives through navigation.

Then it came under the department of defense, the department of transportation and now department of homeland security.

The functional necessity of the lighthouse is currently debatable. Art says that with the advance in GPS technology, there really isn’t a navigational need for the light. However, Art would argue there is absolutely still value in the lighthouse.

“I’m a captain. I love lighthouses. Not because I love lighthouses and their structure, but because I love to see that light in the middle of the night when I am in the middle of the ocean and there is absolutely nothing. Everything is black,” Art explains. “You see that tiny light and the beam. It reminds me. It makes me feel more relaxed, more confident, and I know that’s home. I just look at it and keep going to it. You know, don’t forget that a lighthouse is the symbol and icon of hope. That’s what the lighthouse means. That’s the value of it.”

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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 N.E. Second St., 954-426-1030 $$

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Frank & Dino’s. ITALIAN If your mom won’t make Sunday gravy, the folks at Frank & Dino’s will take care of you. 718 S. Federal Highway, 954-427-4909 $$$ JB’s on the Beach. SEAFOOD Glorious beach views and a private glass room perfect for business or family affairs. 300 N. Ocean Way, 954-571-5220 $$$ 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

• COMEDY Full menu until late, early dinner specials, two-for-one

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

Baja Cafe. MEXICAN A hometown favorite is Pepe’s spinach enchiladas with the added chicken or shrimp. It’s creamy and savory with every bite and is served with a heaping helping of refried beans and rice. 1310 N. Federal Highway, 954-596-1304 $

Little Havana. CUBAN If you are looking for authentic Cuban food and music accompanied by speedy service on a busy, crowded night, then look no further. Little Havana has a very accommodating staff to match their even more accommodating menu items. They have fantastic lunch specials, and most of their dinner plates will feed two happily. Their masas de puerco frita and their Little Havana steak are two of the standout 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 are ordering. You won’t regret it. 721 N. Federal Highway, 954-427-6000 $$

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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 N.E. 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 N.E. Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954596-5840 $$$

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

Try gobernador tacos: a combination of shrimp with diced poblanos, onions, tomatoes and cilantro on a crispy corn tortilla topped with melted cheese. See, we told you it’s not ordinary. 301 S.E. 15 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 N.E. 21 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

International Fishing Pier, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to all the beachcombers. So skip the cooler and grab something here—so easy. 202 N.E. 21 Ave., 954-426-0500 $

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

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

Patio Bar & Grill. AMERICAN Everything is freshly prepared and served just steps away from the beach. Live music nightly. 2096 N.E. 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 N.E. Second St., 954-421-4481 $$

Sabor Latino. LATIN A new place in The Cove. 1544 S.E. 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 S.E. 15 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

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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 $

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 S.E. Third St. 954-421-9769 $

Two George’s. SEAFOOD An intracoastal hot spot with live mu-

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Whales’ Rib. SEAFOOD Locals know it well and tourists know it from Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. 2031 N.E. Second St., 954-421-8880 $$

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friendly staff. The gnocchi are little delectable dumplings topped with tender chunks of veal in a light tomato broth. 2014 E. Sample Road, 954-597-6909 $$

Cap’s Place. SEAFOOD Lighthouse Point’s own hideaway, seafood

joint dating back to prohibition. Take the short boat ride over to the restaurant. 2765 N.E. 28 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 $$$

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Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille. AMERICAN Bar food and a Bura. NORTHERN ITALIAN Enjoy the intimate atmosphere and

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The Nauti Dawg Marina Café. AMERICAN Nestled in at the

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

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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 $$

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 S.W. 15 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 overlook-

ing a canal right in Pompano Beach. Comprehensive menu and attentive staff. 200 E. McNab Rd., 954-440-3347 $$

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

Boulevard, steps from the ocean, is Briny’s Irish Pub. There is a large

beer selection plus the regular and, dare we say, unique mixed drinks.

The kitchen offers an array of bar food as well as some classics like bangers and mash and fish-n-chips. The casual atmosphere is created by an immense array of nautical artifacts and oddities that fill every inch of the pub. The bar is large and there are tables, too—many have ocean views. Music plays constantly, often live with a dance floor if one is inclined. 3440 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-3159 $

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

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

Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar. CARIBBEAN High-qual-

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

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

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

Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN Sprechen sie Deutsch? You don’t find too 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 (or pork) sautéed in lemon butter and topped with homemade brown gravy. The entrées are served with your choice of two side dishes. 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 everyonone. 3919 N. Federal Hwy., 954-582-4444 Chez Porky’s. BARBECUE A low-key spot serving a bunch of southern favorites. 105 S.W. Sixth St., 954-946-5590 $$

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

Darrel & Oliver’s Cafe Maxx. INTERNATIONAL This restaurant is an anchor of the South Florida fine dining scene. 2601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-0606 $$$$ Dos Amigos. MEXICAN When you feel the hankering for a fajita, this Pompano Beach spot fits the bill. Try the margaritas too. 1308 N. Federal Highway 954-781-1955 $$

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

small seafood town. This is truly one of those best kept 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 N.E. 17 Ave., 954-586-4105 $$

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You pretty much know when you walk in that sticky fingers are in your future. Spanx has a warm, Texas-like atmosphere complete with big round wooden tables and wood paneling. The restaurant serves pork, ribs and brisket that they have slow-cooked to perfection—top with their homemade sauce for a down-home barbecue experience.

Pulled Pork Sandwich

Patti and Cindy both had the pulled pork sandwich—a classic choice. It comes with two sides and Patti had to delay the start of her diet so she could indulge in some mac-ncheese. She chose coleslaw for her other side—hey, that’s a vegetable.

Patti

The Hog Salad

Danielle typically has a smoothie for lunch, so a slab of ribs just seemed too overwhelming for a midday meal. She chose the Hog Salad with iceberg lettuce (a throwback to a simpler time), tomato, onion, cheddar, eggs, bacon, homemade croutons and topped with pulled chicken. (Pulled pork, Danielle smoked turkey and beef brisket are also available.)

green with a deal every day. 2500 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-3762 $$

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

Galuppi’s. AMERICAN What could be more entertaining than watching golfers swing and blimps ascend as you sip a drink at an outdoor bar? 1103 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-0226 $ Gianni’s Italian Restaurant. ITALIAN Enjoy traditional Italian fare while you talk to the traditional Italian staff. Don’t skip the romaine salad with the blue cheese. Enjoy cocktails from their new full bar. 1601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-1733 $$ The Gyro Joint. MIDDLE EASTERN Eat in, or carry out. It’s all Greek to me. 165 S. Cypress Road, 954-946-9199 $ Houston’s. AMERICAN Enjoy this contemporary eatery for lunch or dinner. Outdoor bar and seating on the Intracoastal available. 2821 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-9499 $$$ J Mark’s. AMERICAN A relaxing, modern restaurant and bar with food and service to match. 1490 N.E. 23 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 Mar-

The Mac Attack

If you have time for an afternoon nap, try the Mac Richard Attack—pulled pork served over macaroni and cheese.

Grazer’s Paradise

The Grazer’s Paradise is a combination of pulled pork, two chicken wings, two ribs, garlic toast and a choice of a side dish. Susie went Susie for the collared greens, thinking that perhaps the leafy veggie might serve as an antidote to a meat overload.

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riott 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 Kitchen. MEDITERRANEAN INSPIRED Open for break-

fast, 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 $$

Ruby’s by the Sea. ITALIAN Italian by the sea is more like it. 2608 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-785-7700 $$

Rusty Hook Tavern. AMERICAN Located on the Pompano Intracoastal, sit inside or outside, just keep in mind that the word tavern means a local place to gather around the table. 125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-941-2499 $ Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant. SANDWICHES • WINGS

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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 $$ Sette Bello. ITALIAN This is a true gem just south of the Pompano Beach border Expertly prepared Italian food with a bit of a flare—in other words—not like mom used to make…this is way, way better. (No offense to mom.) 6241 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954 3510505 $$$

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. 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 lovely 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 $$

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Take Sushi. JAPANESE • SUSHI Fresh, authentic Japanese fair delivered to your door? Yes, please. 2714 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-2442 $

Talay Thai. THAI Dine on Thai and Japanese dishes, get your food delivered or carry it out. 2233 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-941-1123 $$ Umberto’s of Long Island. ITALIAN • PIZZA Family tradition baked into every bite. 2780 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-784-7110 $$

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, 954545-4881 $$ Wings ‘N Things. WINGS • BARBECUE It doesn’t look like much

from the outside but it’s worth trying it out. 150 S.W. Sixth St., 954-7819464 $

Yakuza. JAPANESE • THAI Yakuza is an authentic experience. The

contemporary Asian anchored décor is a feast for the eyes: warm, inviting and totally unique. The feeling is authentic and not forced. 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. Every mouth-watering choice is prepared and presented with care. 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 $$

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Zuccarelli. ITALIAN • PIZZA This place is more than just a pizza

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DiningOUT joint. From eggplant Parmesan to shrimp fra diavlo, 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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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. 606 S. Federal Highway, 954-427-7754.

Bob’s Pizza. PIZZA • ITALIAN Pizza served remarkably close to the beach—as if pizza could be get any better. 2076 N.E. Second St., 954-426-1030 Burger Craze. BURGERS Top quality ingredients come together

to create unique taste sensations. Enjoy juicy burgers, hot dogs, wings and others daily. 2096 N.E. Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954596- 5949 $$

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

Tucker Duke’s Lunchbox. BURGERS The names of the burg-

ers 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. 954-708-2035

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

233 N.E. 21 Ave., 954-421-7200

LIGHTHOUSE POINT Fast & Casual Burger Fi. BURGERS Everything at Burger Fi is cooked to order which makes it stand apart from some other famous burger places which shall remain nameless. Don’t miss the fries and the largerthan-life onion rings are a meal unto themselves. The breakfast all day burger is topped with a fried egg. 3150 N. Federal Highway, 954933-7120 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 N.E. 36 St., (Sample Road) 954-783-7714 Packy’s Sports Pub. SPORTS BAR If you are looking for a local

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

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., 954-531-0300

Westshore Pizza and Cheesesteak. PIZZA • SUBS Plenty to

Coffee Cove. COFFEE SHOP This boutique coffee house is locally owned and operated and is inspired by its location near the intracoastal in Deerfield Beach. This cozy little shop dares to change the feeling of traditional coffee houses, with its bright light colors and beach inspired theme. Serving farm to table cuisine, hand crafted cold and hot beverages from 6am to 10pm. 313 S.E. 15 Terrace 754 333 8782

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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

Gelateria. GELATO Cool of with an Italian frozen treat. Offering more than 26 flavors of gelato right by the sea. Open daily from 12pm to 10pm.

2096 N.E. Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 694-428-2850

Mawi’s Cafe. ITALIAN Family owned Italian bistro serving break-

fast and lunch all day—paninis, bagels, salads, smoothies and more.

1934 S.E. Third Court, 954-481-8600

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,

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

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

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

Freshly made and authentic regional cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner. 103 N.E. 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 Bella Monte Italian Deli. SANDWICHES 2688 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-946-0333

Big Louie’s. ITALIAN • PIZZA A South Florida chain offering clas-

sic Italian dishes—get down with a generous portion of chicken Parmesan. 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

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

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

The Sticky Bun. DELI • BAKERY • BRUNCH. Everyone will find something to munch on, whether it be their flour-less chocolate cake

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 If you call the

Fresh local fish, ocean dishes and seafood salads.

windy city home and are feeling a bit homesick, you can get your Chicago hot dog fix here. They also serve Italian beef sandwiches and Chicago square cut pizza. 334 E. McNab Road, 954-951-6465

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

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

and devour an 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.

The restaurant also has a seafood night on Wednesdays and an openmic 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

Jukebox Diner. DINER Bright, classic seating, jukeboxes, and that old-school diner feel. 2773 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-960-5882 La Cocinita. DELI • SANDWICHES What could be better than old-

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

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460 S Cypress Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

school 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. Hibachi grill for those who don’t do the sushi thing. 1157 S. Federal Highway, 954-783-8883

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

Pudgies Cafe. DELI FOOD • SANDWICHES Serving breakfast and lunch daily, stop in for a burger or an omelette any time any way.

2301 N.E. 16 St., 954-941-1430

Rocket Pizza. PIZZA In addition to all your typical pizzas, they

also serve a BLT pizza among other original offerings. 601 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-5387

Steak Shop & Deli. SANDWICHES Everyone needs a cheesesteak

now and then. Order one here and you’ll think you’re in the heart of Philly. 1801 E. Sample Road., 954-941-5790

Stingers Pizza. PIZZA • AMERICAN Dine in, or order delivery.

They will bring your pizza to the beach. 1201 S. Ocean Blvd., 954-7822344 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 beyond ground beef and toppings? Not only will they supply you with fresh, unique tacos, but the corn tortillas are made from scratch daily.

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Come in and let us help you select the vacuum system that best suits your needs, that will: • Help ensure a healthy environment for your family • Work great on your bare floors and carpet • Pick up all the pesky pet hair • Give you all the features you need – and none that you don’t (Don’t overbuy)

We sell the best brands in uprights & canisters, specializing in Miele and Electrolux.

We sell, install, and service CYCLO-VAC Central Vac systems to save you time and effort, and make your life easier.

We provide Vacuum Cleaner and Sewing Machine repair – all makes and models. Pickup and delivery available.

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PompanoPEEPS The Nautical Flea Market

POMPANO BEACH COMMUNITY PARK

PHOTOS BY JEFF GRAVES

Crystal And George

Ed & Eric

Sheri

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The Nautical Flea Market

Sarah and Coral Borer

POMPANO BEACH COMMUNITY PARK

PHOTOS BY JOE YERKOVICH

Tom Doyle, Karen Doyle and Kelly Smart

Braden and Leyton

Vinny, Myla and Amanda Bellezza

Kevin Wipp and Jordan Bauw

Whitney, Nick and Emilo Mata

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PompanoPEEPS Exchange Club of Pompano Beach Caribbean Soirée LIGHTHOUSE POINT YACHT AND RACQUET CLUB

PHOTOS BY JOE YERKOVICH

Jody Wright, Eric Ema and Chris Ema

Ellery Brower, Kathryn Dorr and Steve Rogers

Steve and Kim Izzi, Chuck McLaughlin and Billy McGough

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Christina Daoud, Wadid Daoud, Patricia Zielinski and Robert Zielinski

Amy Baj, Christina Clifford and Heather Rask

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Hillsboro Lighthouse Preservation Society 110 th Anniversary Gala FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2017 6:00 TO 10:00 P.M. TICKETS $110.00 PER PERSON USCG STATION HILLSBORO INLET LIGHTHOUSE PROPERTY Parking at Pompano Beach Parking Garage, 275 Sea Breeze Way, and take the free trolley shuttle, which starts running to the Lighthouse at 5:45 p.m.

Join us as we raise funds to preserve and restore our magnificent lighthouse.

We will celebrate under the full moon for cocktails & appetizers, a four-course dinner catered by Hugh’s Culinary, music and dancing to Earl’s Trio, a silent auction, the opportunity to climb to the top of the Lighthouse at night to observe the stars and special admission to the rarely seen Lens Room on the very top of the lighthouse.

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Only 400 seats available.

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Once bids established, min bid increase will be $50 Cottage Auction Will Close at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 PLEASE EMAIL YOUR BID TO: President@Hillsborolighthouse.org Winner Confirmed by 8 p.m. on March 8, 2017 HLPS President will contact you! Winning bidder must abide

by Coast Guard rules and regulations. No use of club property.

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Combined Forces of the Past and Present: The Seminole Exhibits SAMPLE-MCDOUGALD HOUSE

PHOTOS BY JEFF GRAVES

Lee Waldo, Ed and Lori Chadler

Robin McComlos, Brandy Wheeler and Shanna Benson

Pat Anderson, Jennifer D’hollander, Cherryl (McDougald) Cook, Robert and Mary Isenbek and Susan Gillis

Marion and Cherryl

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Soaring with the Ghosts of Heroes

BY LARRY CRISMOND

I WAS DEFINITELY NOT PREPARED FOR the rush of emotion that came over me when I boarded a WWII B-24 in Naples, Fla. last month. After reading Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption, a flight on the famous bomber made its way onto my bucket list. So for my 75th birthday, my charming bride bought a flight on the last operational B-24 Liberator. The book told of the many missions B-24s flew, how they were patched up after being damaged by enemy fire, and, of course, the story of Louis Zamperini and his crew’s survival in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp after their plane crashed in the South Pacific.

I was excited!

Due to high winds, my flight in Pompano Beach was canceled but I was able to reschedule for a February flight in Naples, Fla. When we arrived at the airport, a B-25 was just taking off, a P-51 Mustang was already up in the sky and the B-17 and the B-24 were on display. All four planes are owned and operated by the Collings Foundation as part of their Wings of Freedom tour.

What a display of war planes.

Awaiting his flight on the B-17 was a 97 year-old veteran who had been a B-17 pilot during WW II. It took a lot of effort to get him on the plane, but I can’t imagine

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the emotions he felt during his experience that day.

Finally the time came for my “crew” and I to board.

The inside of the plane was all business: from the bomb bays, to the fifty-caliber waist- and tail-gun stations, to the cramped corners for the navigator and bombardier and more equipment for a total of 10 airmen on the plane. By the way, the plane was not equipped with heat or toilets, and part of the sides of the plane were open during a mission.

As we flew on the plane, I pictured the brave and dedicated men working at each station. These men flew missions as long as 2,000 miles while flying at nearly 300 mph. I imagined how difficult and dangerous, yet important each job was. More than that, flying inside that plane over Florida renewed my appreciation and gratitude to all the airmen who worked in cramped planes like these and all of the brave military men who fought in the war. Had it not been for them, certainly our country and perhaps the entire world would not be the same today. These men were true heroes and we will forever owe a huge debt of gratitude for all they accomplished on behalf of the Unites States of America.

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