Lighthouse Point Magazine April 2020

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FROM A VACANT LOT TO LUXURY TOWNHOMES

TILLOTSON SQUARE CELEBRATES 20 YEARS

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One of a kind palatial estate on 100x198 direct intracoastal lot.

Separate building with guest house and/ or full bar.

This is a landmark estate in the community.

Great location with over 7,000SF and 100’ of dockage with unrestricted ocean access.

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4210 NE 31st Ave, Lighthouse Point

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$1,850,000 5BR/5.1BA

$1,495,000 3BD/2.5BA

93’ Deep water just one house from the point off the South Grand Canal. Pool/Patio 3 Car Garage. 29,000lb Boat Lift.

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3711 NE 26th Ave, Lighthouse Point

1050 Seminole Dr, Ft Lauderdale

$929,000 4BR/3.5BA

$829,000 3BR/2BA

Pool home located in the Marina Area of Lighthouse Point. 2 Blocks from rentable boat dock. Semi-detached was built in 2003 with lots of room for entertaining.

South exposure in Harbor Village and just 3 homes off the Intracoastal!

Pompano Beach is one of our most advancing areas in Broward. Resort style pool built on pilings! Room to expand.

2844 NE 26th Ave, Lighthouse Point

2820 NE 8th Ct, Pompano Beach

$329,000 2BD/2BA

$319,000 2BD/1BA

Direct ocean front building with Southeast exposure. Wood and tile flooring. 24 Security, heated pool, remodeled lobby with grand player piano.

Updated kitchen with wood cabinets, granite and SS appliances.

Open floor plan, privacy fenced back yard has deck, spa, shed & room for pets & entertaining!

1012 N Ocean Blvd, Pompano Beach

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$2,295,000 5BR/5.2BA

$1,895,000 100 ft of water directly on the Intracoastal. Located in Lighthouse Point at the Hillsboro inlet this amazing 13,041 sq ft lot is perfect for your custom home or Spec build

A Magnificent Tuscan Estate! All In-Suite baths, bonus club room, elevator, pantry. 4 Balconies, Summer kitchen, Heated pool, home generator.

2901 NE 22nd Ct, Pompano Beach

2648 NE 24 St, Lighthouse Point

$1,479,000 5BR/4.5BA

$1,046,000 3BR/3BA

Awesome open floor plan. All impact glass. Two master bedrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs. 90 feet of water with East exposure. Heated pool/spa and dock for a large boat!

Waterfront home updated w/new kitchen. Salt water pool & private dock. Impact windows/doors. 90’ dock No fixed bridges to inlet.

Retractable backyard awning, jetted pool. 2CG

3900 NE 25th Ave, Lighthouse Point

4421 NE 27th Ave, Lighthouse Point

$579,000 3BD/3BA

$449,000 2BR/2BA

Remodeled split floor plan.

New kitchen & baths, stamped concrete driveway, pavers around the pool. Separate living & family rooms. Great option in South Lighthouse Point.

Renaissance 1 on the beach.

Breathtaking views of the ocean & beach. Large open plan, impact windows/doors. Luxury lifestyle with Sky Lounge! Heated pool, spa, tennis, gym & more.

2010 NE 32nd St, Lighthouse Point

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$239,000 2BD/2BA

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Updated with the past 2 years, matching current trends. Loft for office or 3rd bedroom. Clean and ready for you to move in now!

Renovated Turn-Key in Crystal Lake Condominium. Gorgeous flooring throughout, screened in balcony overlooking pool & water! Active 55+ community, heated pool & more.

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Last Resort

The upside to the end times.

Marie Puleo keeps you up to date on all things Lighthouse Point. This month we bring you expanded local coverage, including: steps the city is taking to keep us safe from coronavirus; news on FPL’s plan to bury electrical wires; the demolition of the gas station on Sample Road; an update on the ongoing plans to redevelop the Yacht Club; mixed paper recycling; and the dredging project.

See photos from a Habitat for Humanity CEO build and the Lighthouse Point Luncheon honoring the policeman and firefighter of the year.

Jim Terlizzi packs for vacation.

Florida law for pedestrians and bicyclists.

Alsatian discoveries.

Always tell the truth.

Baked stuffed shrimp are a labor of love.

Guess what? A little bit of dark chocolate is good for you. Finally, some good news.

After several local suicides, Dr. Jill Selbach examines preventive measures and treatments for several conditions which can be precursors for suicide.

Our comprehensive list of local restaurant options. When everything goes back to normal, please support our local dining establishments .

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Creatively Speaking

My Faith in Humanity

BY SUSAN ROSSER

Way back in February you would be hard pressed to find any American who thought we were united as nation. In fact, you often hear about how divided we are. And yet, as I write this, we’ve all decided we must now sacrifice for the greater good.

I am hoping that by the time this issue comes out we are all feeling a little better about the situation – which is a weird one at best. But who knows what tomorrow brings? Never has the answer to that question been more obvious. No one.

We find ourselves thinking as a community more than I can ever remember. If you are young and healthy, you probably aren’t too afraid of catching the coronavirus.

You figure it’s a week of feeling pretty lousy and then maybe another week where you might feel a bit run down. Nothing a little nap and whole bunch of Tylenol can’t solve.

But the reason we take such extreme measures is not to protect our own individual selves. The reason we close schools, universities, offices and Disney World is to protect the most vulnerable among us. By now, we’ve all heard the term “flatten the curve.” We are trying to flatten the curve so our healthcare system won’t be overwhelmed while taking care of the sickest patients.

And hopefully — God willing — most of us won’t get that sick. But it is crucial that intensive care is available for those who need it.

So many are sacrificing so much.

When colleges and universities shuttered their doors, I kept thinking about all the college seniors who might be robbed of their last semester. Yes, I know most of those students will be fine in the long run. And I understand there are people who face much more significant hardships during this crisis. The most vulnerable might not only be struggling to stay healthy, but just to get by. But, something about those college seniors just tugged at my heartstrings. Maybe because I remember trying to relish in my life as a college senior as the

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whole experience gradually came to a close. I remember graduation, the final goodbyes and arriving back home while wondering “did all that just really end?” So yes, I think about those kids and what they are missing.

This crisis has unveiled just how vulnerable many of us are. My hope is that when this passes —and it will pass — that we have some sort of a collective memory to guide us moving forward. We need to take care of each other not only in bad times — but all of the time. I hope that is the silver lining (not to mention all the pasta I plan to eat over the coming weeks without one single ounce of guilt).

As for me, I’ve always been somewhat of a homebody.

Basically, I’ve been social distancing since I was 12. But still, I feel the sacrifice.

So in these difficult times with our stress levels up and our bank accounts down, it’s more important than ever to seek out goodness where we can. To find a touch of pride in our collective efforts. And while I am saddened by the games that won’t be played or the performances that won’t be performed and all the celebrations to be postponed; I am beyond encouraged by our willingness to sacrifice. Each and every one of these tremendously difficult decisions represent humanity at its absolute best. All of this brings a smile to my face – and smiling has been proven to strengthen your immune system.

So there’s that.

City BEAT Typically we publish information about local community events; however, in these uncertain times, many events have been postponed.

The City Takes Measures to Prevent Spread of Coronavirus Last month, as an early response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of Lighthouse Point stepped up its cleaning procedures in all city facilities, including wiping down counters on a regular basis throughout the day, and setting up Purell stations to sanitize hands.

“There are a lot of things that have changed,” said Mayor Glenn Troast.

Business-related travel for city employees has been suspended.

On March 13, the city made the decision to postpone or cancel all events, such as social gatherings and sports practices. However, no city meetings were cancelled.

For Election Day, on March 17, arrangements were made to have public works personnel stationed at all the city’s polling places to sanitize commonly touched surfaces, including bathrooms, doorknobs and handrails; the Supervisor of Elections charged poll workers with sanitizing the voting machines.

Coronavirus Online Resources Here are few helpful links during this health crisis.

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The Fire Department has changed its procedures, and is prepared to respond to any COVID-19 calls.

They are taking stricter personal protective precautions, and are trying to limit exposure to crew members by having one person make patient contact. They have also increased their decontamination procedures of vehicles, equipment, and personnel if they have been exposed to a patient that meets the COVID-19 criteria.

There is increased communication with county dispatch to identify the homes of residents who are possibly

infected with COVID-19, so first responders can take the necessary precautions for future calls at those addresses. In order to prevent crosscontamination in the rescue vehicles, the driver’s cab has been sealed off from the patient’s compartment.

The Fire Department is continuing to train and update its personnel with the latest information and protocols involving COVID–19.

“These new measures will be in place for the foreseeable future,” said Troast. “We’re going to keep doing it as long as we need to.”

These new measures will be in place for the foreseeable future.

We’re going to keep doing it as long as we need to.

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City Beat BY MARIE PULEO

FPL Will Update City Commission on Power Line Undergrounding Project on April 14 Florida Power & Light (FPL) is scheduled to come to the city commission meeting on April 14 to provide an update on its project to underground power lines in certain areas of Lighthouse Point.

Last October, city officials learned that portions of Lighthouse Point were selected to be part of FPL’s three-year pilot program, called the Storm Secure Underground Program, which will convert certain overhead neighborhood power lines to underground lines. Burying the power lines is part of FPL’s ongoing efforts to reduce outages during storms, particularly hurricanes.

FPL’s contractor has been going door-to-door asking affected homeowners if FPL can put a transformer in their yard. FPL will need to get a 10-foot by 10-foot easement from the homeowners in order to install its facilities on their property. In some cases, trees will need to be removed to make way for the transformers. All the easements need to be in place before the project begins.

FPL will remove the existing overhead transformers from the power poles and install transformer boxes at ground level. The transformer boxes will be placed within FPL’s approved easement areas and mounted on 4-foot by 4-foot concrete pads. Each transformer will provide

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power to multiple households. FPL is working with residents to determine which yards the transformers will be placed in.

FPL has requested written consent from some homeowners to install a junction box adaptor on their garage wall.

Originally, it was thought that approximately 80 percent of the FPL lateral and service

lines in Lighthouse Point would be undergrounded through the program, but FPL has indicated the number is much lower.

The existing overhead lateral power lines, which go from pole to pole, and the service power lines, which go from the pole to the house, will be replaced with brand new underground lines.

Once the new lateral and service lines are placed underground, FPL will remove its power lines from the poles and cut the tops off the poles just above the lines that belong to AT&T and Comcast.

Comcast has stated they would consider burying their lines as well, and the city will be following up with Comcast, said Troast.

AT&T has told the city it is not in their plans to bury their lines.

FPL’s pilot program, which started at the end of 2018, is being carried out in different municipalities throughout its service territory, which includes 35 counties, or just over half the state of Florida.

FPL used several criteria to determine the location of these projects, including the performance of power lines during Hurricanes Matthew and Irma, outages on power lines due to falling trees or branches, and the performance of power lines during day-to-day operations.

There is no cost to the municipalities to participate in the pilot program, and residents will not have to pay any out-of-pocket or upfront costs, because the project costs have been accounted for in FPL’s current rates.

City Beat BY MARIE PULEO

Gas Station Demolished to Make Way for City’s New Fire Station The former gas station that stood vacant at 2101 NE 36th St. (Sample Road) for approximately 14 years was demolished last month to make way for the new Lighthouse Point fire station and emergency operations center (EOC), one of the five projects that will be funded with proceeds from the city’s $16.5 million bond issue.

Lighthouse Point Mayor Glenn Troast, city commission members, Fire Chief Shawn Gilmartin and other city officials gathered at the site for the demolition ceremony.

“We’re looking forward to the start of the fire station and EOC, which begins with the demolition of this building,” said Troast.

The former convenience store located at 3670 NE 21st Way, on the northwest corner of the site, was also demolished.

“Today we embarked on the start of our citywide improvement projects for the future of our residents, their families and friends,” said Commissioner Kyle Van Buskirk.

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the new fire station in June 2018 at a price of $1.75 million, which was refunded back to the city with the bond funds.

The city’s current fire station is almost 47 years old. The new fire station will be built to withstand a Category 5 hurricane, which will allow first responders and essential city staff to remain in the city during major storms.

“It’s a great day in Lighthouse Point,” said Commissioner Michael Long. “It’s been years in the making and is going to mean a lot to our city and our residents.”

The demolition work, which was carried out by Rick Hamann and Sons Demolition, was completed in about one week. In addition to tearing down the two buildings, work on the site included removing the building footers and all the asphalt.

“It’s the beginning of a new era,”

said Commissioner Sandy Johnson.

“It’s been a long time coming – getting rid of this gas station, and then turning it into a phenomenal, modern fire house.”

Lighthouse Point Fire Chief Shawn Gilmartin said: “Everyone in the fire department is excited to see this demolition and for the construction to begin on our new multi-purpose, Category 5-rated fire station and EOC, which will also serve as a beautiful gateway to our city.”

The Community Appearance Board and the Planning and Zoning Board recently approved the site plan for the new fire station, as well as the other bond projects, which are a new community center at Dan Witt Park that will double as an EOC for the police department; a new public works administration building; renovation of an existing public works building to be used for fleet maintenance; and the buildout of the second floor of the library for use as a community room.

Currie Sowards Aguila Architects, the firm hired by the City to design the bond projects, is currently working on the final construction plans that will soon go to the city’s Building Department for review.

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Yacht Club Redevelopment Plans Will Be Reviewed by Planning & Zoning Board This Month Terry Paterson, owner and developer of the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club, has submitted to the City a developer’s agreement and a request for several text amendments to the city’s zoning code, which are scheduled to be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board at its April 7 meeting. The meeting will include a public hearing.

“The meat of the project is coming up now,” said Mayor Glenn Troast.

“The next set of meetings are when we’re really going to get into the details of everything.”

Paterson wants to build 20 luxury townhomes and two single-family homes on a portion of the yacht club property, and then use the proceeds from the sale of the residential units

to subsidize a new yacht club facility.

The yacht club property is currently zoned as a business district that doesn’t allow for a residential component. In order to build the townhomes and singlefamily homes, Paterson is requesting that a new zoning district be created. The developer’s agreement will contain details of what will be developed on the yacht club property, and when.

If the zoning request and the developer’s agreement are approved by the planning and zoning board, they would then go to the city commission for a first reading.

Last month, the planning and zoning board approved an amendment to the city’s

comprehensive plan that allows for the construction of residential units on the yacht club property.

The city commission approved the amendment on first reading at its March 10 meeting.

The comprehensive plan amendment will now be transmitted to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) for approval. Once it has been reviewed by the DEO, it will go to the county for approval, and then back to the city commission for a second and final vote.

The city commission will not consider any of the items for a second reading until the amendment to the city’s Comprehensive Plan is approved by the state.

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Waste Management Will Continue to Accept Mixed Paper for Recycling in Lighthouse Point In response to opposition from city and county officials, as well as residents, Waste Management has reversed its decision to stop accepting mixed paper for recycling in Lighthouse Point and other Broward cities that it serves.

In January, Waste Management sent a letter to 14 cities in Broward County, including Lighthouse Point, notifying them that there was no viable market for mixed paper.

Effective Aug. 1, mixed paper was to be counted as contamination, subject to a fee of $55 per ton.

Mixed paper includes newspaper, mail, magazines, glossy inserts, pamphlets, catalogs, office paper and school paper.

According to Dawn McCormick, a spokesperson for Waste Management, the original decision to stop accepting mixed paper was due to excessive contamination rates in residential recycling material.

“The incoming material is, on average, 34 percent contaminated throughout Broward County,” said McCormick. “When it’s that contaminated, we simply can’t

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produce a bale of mixed paper that’s clean enough to find a viable market.”

Earlier this year, Waste Management was unable to market more than 400 bales of mixed paper (each weighing over a ton) at the Reuter Recycling Center in Pembroke Pines.

At the end of February, Waste Management sent a new letter to the affected cities saying, “We have heard from Broward County officials and several of our municipal customers who have asked if it would be possible to continue recycling mixed paper even in these challenging markets. We certainly want to work with you to honor that request.”

The letter also said that Waste Management will continue to monitor market conditions and contamination rates in the future regarding mixed paper.

The incoming material is, on average, 34 percent contaminated throughout Broward County. When it’s that contaminated, we simply can’t produce a bale of mixed paper that’s clean enough to find a viable market.

—Dawn McCormick, Waste Management One of the cities that reached out to Waste Management was Lighthouse Point. Lighthouse Point Mayor Glenn Troast also reached out to mayors in other cities, as well as Broward County Commissioner Lamar Fisher. >>>

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The other cities that received the letters from Waste Management are Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Lauderhill, Margate, North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Pembroke Park, Plantation, Tamarac and Wilton Manors.

“It became a concerted effort on the part of different cities to persuade Waste Management that this was a bad decision,” said Troast.

“Every now and again, the good guys win one.”

The 13 other cities in Broward County that Waste Management serves are Cooper City, Dania Beach, Davie, Hillsboro Beach, Lauderdale

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us to give them notice, and we did.

We were not looking at the other contracts at this time.”

“We’ll continue to do our best to recycle mixed paper for all of our customers,” McCormick added, “but they play a role in helping us find markets by sending us clean material.”

The key is to simplify and focus on getting more of the most marketable materials, such as plastic bottles and jugs, cans, paper and cardboard, said McCormick. And when in doubt, throw it out.

Paperboard is considered mixed paper, and will continue to be accepted. Paperboard includes items such as cereal boxes, tissue boxes

becomes an environmental burden,” said McCormick.

If Waste Management can’t sell the mixed paper it receives from residential recycling, the first option will be to take it to a waste-to-energy

It became a concerted effort on the part of different cities to persuade Waste Management that this was a bad decision. Every now and again, the good guys win one.

— Mayor Glenn Troast

Lakes, Miramar, Parkland, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach, Sea Ranch Lakes, Southwest Ranches, West Park and Weston.

While those cities did not receive letters, there was expectation among some mayors that Waste Management was going to stop their mixed paper recycling at some point as well.

“We had not discussed that as of now,” said McCormick. “We had 14 cities whose contracts allowed

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and pasta boxes. Items that have a waxed coating, such as milk cartons, are not accepted, said McCormick.

Other items that should not be placed in the recycling bin include plastic bags, food, soiled pizza boxes, garden hoses, plastic toys, diapers and clothing. Recyclable items should be clean, dry and empty. They should not be put in plastic bags.

People often place non-recyclable items in their recycling bin “thinking they’re being virtuous, but instead it

facility – either the Wheelabrator South Broward in Davie or the Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority facility. The second option will be to take it to a landfill somewhere in Florida.

“I’m very happy that Waste Management changed their mind and their position on this very important issue, and we look forward to working with them to develop a recycling program that works for everybody,” said Troast.

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After Delays, City’s Canal Dredging Project Is Set to Get Underway After numerous delays, maintenance dredging of various city canals is expected to get underway by June 1. The most recent survey of all the city’s canals shows that certain canal channels have a buildup of silt and sediment as a result of stormwater runoff and tidal flow, and they no longer meet the minimum depth requirement of five feet below mean low water (average low tide).

The dredging will be done in phases. The six areas that will be dredged in the first phase of the project are the west ends of the Ibis, Kingfisher and North Grand canals, as well as the Canale della Paula, Canale della Chiesa, and Canale della Torre.

The contractor, Brance Diversified, will notify residents on a waterway-by-waterway basis before dredging begins. Residents will possibly be able set up a separate agreement to have their docks dredged at the same time.

The contractor estimates that dredging the six areas in the first phase will take about 60 days to complete, although the contract allows for up to 180 days. In February, the city commission approved a contract with Brance Diversified and the expenditure of $408,500, which will cover the removal of approximately 5,700 cubic yards of material.

Approximately $360,000 will come from the city’s Marine Fund, and approximately $48,000 will come from the Infrastructure Fund. The bulk of the money that will be used from the Marine Fund comes from proceeds earned over the years at the annual Nautical Flea Market hosted by Lighthouse Point and

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The areas to be dredged in the subsequent phases are a portion of the Pelican Waterway, the west end of Alamanda Waterway, the west end of the Coral Key and Flamingo Waterways, the Egret Waterway and the Ibis North Waterway.

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If the contractor is performing well and is close to reaching the $408,500 approved limit, the city commission will be requested to authorize additional funds to continue dredging while the contractor is on site. The funds would come from the city’s General Fund, according to Mayor Glenn Troast.

The areas to be dredged in the subsequent phases are a portion of the Pelican Waterway, the west end of Alamanda Waterway, the west end of the Coral Key and Flamingo Waterways, the Egret Waterway and the Ibis North Waterway.

The dredging project was supposed

to take place more than two years ago, but was delayed because the city had tried to get approval from the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) to use the Exchange Club Park property as a temporary deposit site for the dredged material, or spoils. The city never got through the approval process with FIND, which owns the property.

“FIND and its engineering firm put a lot of conditions on the use of Exchange Club Park that made it very difficult to use the park property,” said Troast.

The city’s contractor will remove the dredged material from the city by barge.

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Police Officer and Firefighter of the Year Luncheon

BY MARIE PULEO In February, Lighthouse Point’s Police Officer of the Year and Firefighter of the Year – Detective Jonathan Kruse and Driver Engineer/Paramedic Nick Palmisano – were honored with a luncheon at the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club.

Kruse and Palmisano were presented their awards by Police Chief Ross Licata and Fire Chief Shawn Gilmartin, respectively, at a City Commission meeting in January, and again at the luncheon. Kruse and Palmisano were recognized for their exceptional work during the past year.

In attendance were Mayor Glenn Troast and his Detective Jonathan Kruse, Lighthouse Point Mayor Glenn Troast wife Marjorie, City Administrator John Lavisky, and Driver Engineer/Paramedic Nick Palmisano Commissioner Earl Maucker, Commissioner Michael Long, Commissioner Sandy Johnson, Assistant Fire Chief Tony Long, Officer Paul McCormick, and a number of the city’s first responders.

The luncheon was hosted by Lighthouse Point resident and local businessman Tom Sheehan, who has been holding the event at the yacht club each year for over 20 years. Sheehan presented each of the honorees a gift on behalf of the Sheehan family as a sign of their appreciation.

“Police Chief Licata and I can’t thank Tom Sheehan enough for his continued generosity and commitment to the City of Lighthouse Point and its first responders,” said Chief Gilmartin.

Fire Chief Shawn Gilmartin, Driver Engineer/Paramedic Nick Palmisano, Detective Jonathan Kruse, Each year, the Hasis family – the Lighthouse Point Mayor Glenn Troast, Police Chief Ross Licata and Tom Sheehan owners of Cap’s Place in Lighthouse Point – also participates by awarding each of the honorees with a gift certificate for dinner at their historic restaurant.

“I just want to give back,” said Sheehan. “The community has been so supportive to the Sheehan family – the residents, the Police Department, the Fire Department. We have to give back. It’s that simple.”

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Happy Snaps The 17th Annual Sailfish Challenge

The 17th Annual Sailfish Challenge was one for the history books in many ways.

55 teams were treated to an amazing kick-off party hosted for the first time by Oceanic at the Pompano Beach Pier. The tournament partnered with Costa and their “OneCoast” initiative to help with the ongoing fundraising effort for Bahamas Relief from Hurricane Dorian.

A cold-front brought strong northerly winds on day one. With the fleet spread out from Jupiter to Miami, it was a slow pick for most of the day Team Chop it Up had the best meatfish catch of the day with 118.8 pounds that earned them a daily payout of $7,560.

Heading into day two, a forecast for gale force winds and 12 to 15-foot seas led to a postponed fishing schedule from Saturday to Sunday. Despite tough fishing, team Reel Estate/Shell Yeah stayed steady — releasing three fish before noon to jump into the lead with six releases. As the day pressed on teams Jichi, Reel Addiction, and Doing it All/Hardway evened the score with six releases a piece as well.

Reel Estate/Shell Yeah was able to hang on to their time-based lead and win the tournament, earning a check for $38,125.

Nicole Paul-Hus on team SkipJac 2 was the top female angler with 1 release and Benji Fernandez on team Potential was the master angler of the tournament with three releases. Branch Office defended their Non-Pro division title for the third year in a row with two releases.

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Packing Pointers TIPS FOR WHEN WE FINALLY START TO TRAVEL AGAIN

BY JIM TERLIZZI

AS A GIFT FOR OUR 60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OUR KIDS GAVE US A CARIBBEAN CRUISE. LITTLE DID I KNOW how similar packing for a cruise was to planning the D-Day invasion. I have new respect for Dwight Eisenhower.

When we were young, we would throw some clothes and a toothbrush into a suitcase and be gone. The logistics have changed drastically. The list now takes up two pages on a yellow pad.

FIRST, THE LUGGAGE: I had to hire two Sherpas to haul all the bags out of the attic, since I am no longer permitted to climb a ladder.

When I saw we had only eight suitcases I asked my wife: “Do you think it’s enough?” She replied: “Well, six is enough for me if two is enough for you.” Seemed fair.

THE CLOTHING: Most of my garb consists of shorts and flowery shirts. This is okay for daytime on the ship, but not in the evenings.

The rest of my wardrobe is “New Jersey mobster” circa 1960. My wife wouldn’t be caught dead with me wearing any of it. (I’m holding on to it. I know it will come back in style.) Thus came what I refer to as “purgatory,” a trip to the store for a sport jacket and slacks.

THE CELL PHONES: We thought they might come in handy if we got separated on the ship. Then we learned that the cruise line charges $57 per minute just to tap into their wi-fi (whatever that is). Instead, we decided to be handcuffed together.

STUFF: Obviously, it is mandatory for anyone to pack prescription medicines. (This filled one of my two allotted bags.)

However, at this stage in our lives mandatory items include the following: Lip balm, hemorrhoid ointment, Band-Aids, arthritis cream, eye drops, Tums, icy/hot patches, dry mouth rinse, nasal spray, Sea Bands and motion sickness pills, sleep masks, Aleve, Nexium, Zyrtec, Benedryl, petroleum jelly, skin lotion, sunscreen (SPF300),

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Metamucil, Breathe Right strips, Q-Tips, emergency dental repair kit, callus cushions, aspirin, ibuprofen, ultra-violet surface sanitizer, aroma therapy diffuser and a nose hair trimmer.

This filled most of my second allotted suitcase, to which my wife replied: “Throw in some underwear and a couple of shirts. You can carry the jacket.”

Next I had to find a working wristwatch as ship time varies from port to port and we did not want to be late for the shows and the 27 daily meals. That necessitated a trip to the jeweler for a replacement watch battery. I thought $10 for the battery and $30 for installation was a bit much, but I didn’t have time to negotiate.

HOUSE PREPARATION: Just prior to leaving for the ship I had to: program the air conditioner thermostats, so I had my granddaughter handle that; turn off the water to the house; set the light timers (again my granddaughter), water the plants and negotiate with my neighbor to put my refuse in their trash can.

(They were cheaper than the jeweler.)

Just before leaving I got a call from the cruise line concierge.

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BY MARTIN ZEVIN, ATTORNEY IF YOU ARE A PEDESTRIAN OR A BICYCLIST AND YOU ARE INJURED BY A CAR, THERE IS IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW. IF YOU OWN A CAR, YOUR CAR insurance PIP (no fault) coverage will be your primary medical insurance for hospital and doctor bills. Just as you would do if you were injured driving your car, you should contact your car insurance immediately to report the accident and get a claim number for your PIP coverage.

You should also obtain the driver exchange information to get the information on the driver of the vehicle that hit you, including their insurance company. Any injury claim that you have will first be against that driver’s bodily injury liability coverage. If you do not own a car, the driver’s PIP will be primary for your medical bills.

Since Florida does not require bodily injury liability coverage, it is possible that the driver will only have the basic PIP, which will not help you. Therefore, it is very important that you also have uninsured motorist coverage for your vehicle so that you can still obtain a settlement for your injuries. I recommend at least $100,000 per person for uninsured motorist coverage. If you have more than one vehicle, I recommend stacking. Please see other articles that I have written for further details.

It is possible that the other insurance company may find you at least partially at fault if you disobeyed the rules of the road. For example, while you have the right of way as a pedestrian on a marked crosswalk, you must yield the right of way to all vehicles if you are not using a marked crosswalk. If there is a sidewalk on the street, you have to use it. If there is no sidewalk, you have to walk on the road facing traffic. If you are a bicyclist, however, you need to be going in the direction of traffic, in a bike lane if available.

Even if you are disobeying the rules of the road, you may still be successful in getting at least some settlement for your pain and suffering, over and above the medical bills. Florida has the law of comparative negligence. If a jury were to decide the case, your total damages would be reduced by the percentage that you were found to be at fault. For example, if the jury finds that your total damages are $100,000, but you were 70 percent at fault, then you would still receive a net verdict of $30,000.

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ambulance to take you to an emergency room for immediate treatment. This is very important, not only to be sure that you are okay but also to preserve your rights under Florida’s PIP laws.

For more information, you should be sure to consult with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible after the accident.

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BY DAVID EHRENFRIED

IN THE CONTINUING SPIRIT OF ENCOURAGING READERS TO TRY DIFFERENT KINDS OF WINES, THE SUBJECT OF THIS MONTH’S WINE COLUMN IS WHITE WINES FROM THE ALSACE region in France. These light to medium bodied wines are noteworthy for having bright, appetizing fruit aromas and flavors — and also for being quite dry compared to the same kinds of wines made in other places. Alsace produces some of the world’s best dry riesling wines, and its gewurtztraminer wines are among the most unique of any white wines. Alsatian pinot gris and pinot blanc wines can be white wine pleasure, creating the ambiance of whiling away time at an outdoor café on a sunny afternoon.

These and other Alsatian wines are delicious with many types of foods or simply for sipping. Plus, they are remarkably consistent in quality, year in and year out. Importantly, most are made to drink young and remain very affordable. The majority sell in the $10-30 range, and the very top wines, often labeled Grand Cru, seldom cost more than $80. (There are some very special sweet dessert wines labeled Sélection de Grains Nobles that can sell for considerably more.)

For this column, my wife and I tasted several different types of Alsatian wines made by leading producers that cost between $15-25. (See sidebar for tasting notes and other recommendations.)

There is a bit of downside to these wines, however: wine stores and restaurants stock fewer Alsatian wines than they once did.

So sadly, the choices may be limited. Maybe we wine lovers can do our bit to increase the demand.

A Sense of Place The character and personality of Alsatian wines owe much to Alsace’s geography and the region’s German influence. Alsace lies in easternmost France along the Rhine River bordering Germany and the northwestern tip of Switzerland. From the Rhine, a plain stretches west, rising to the Vosges Heights, a low mountain range that keeps rainfall low to its west. As a result, Alsace is one of France’s driest and sunniest areas and is well suited for growing riesling vines and similar white wine varietals.

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think that perhaps the Alsatians also want to distinguish their wines as less light and higher in alcohol.

Historically, during most of the past 2,000 years, Alsace was occupied by the Romans and then by Germanic tribes and German, Frankish and Austrian kings and nobles. Over the last 800 years, it was alternately a part of various German and French states. Alsace was last officially part of Germany for roughly 50 years after France’s defeat in the Franco-Prussian War in 1870.

It became a part of France again following Germany’s defeat in World War I in 1918. But Alsace’s German heritage remains palpable. Although French is the official language, the Alsatian language spoken by locals is a German dialect similar to the German dialects spoken just on the other side of the Rhine in southeastern Germany and Switzerland.

Sweetly Aromatic But Dry Most Alsatian wine is white and made from grapes that grow well in cool, dry climates. Unlike most French wines, which are named after the region or towns their from, such as Bordeaux, Chablis or Sancerre, Alsatian wines, like most German wines, are named mainly for the types of grapes from which they’re made. The names you’ll see most are riesling, gewurtztraminer, pinot >>>

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Try the Wine <<< gris and pinot blanc. You also may see the names Sylvaner (another Rhine region varietal) and auxerrois (which is often blended with pinot blanc) as well as gentil and edelzwicker. The last two are usually less expensive, lighter wines made with a jumble of grape typesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;sort of a hodgepodge, I suspect, of whateverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leftover or unsuitable for making the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s principal wines. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t count these wines out, though. They can be very tasty and unique in their own right.

Another Alsatian wine specialty you may see is crĂŠmant dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Alsace, a very aďŹ&#x20AC;ordable sparkling dry wine usually made from a combination pinot blanc, pinot gris and other grapes. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll leave crĂŠmant for another time.

Trying Alsatian Wines Despite their diďŹ&#x20AC;erences, Alsatian white wines have much in common with non-dessert German Rhine wines (labeled as qualitätswein (QbA), kabinett), spätlese, or with no particular quality designation). For starters, like their German cousins, Alsatian white table wines are bottled in slender, 14 inch (60 mm) tall green and brown bottles. In the wine glass, good wines from both regions should be pretty pale yellow and have bright fruit and floral aromas, such as peach, apricot, lemon or mango.

Some also may enjoy a slight spritz or eďŹ&#x20AC;ervescence.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where most similarities end, however.

Although the aromas of Alsatian whites typically signal sweetness to the senses, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re typically quite dry. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because Alsatian vintners usually vinify their riesling and other grapes by letting the their juices ferment until all their sugars convert to alcohol.

Consequently, Alsatian white wines are not only quite dry, they also have relatively high alcohol levels for white winesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;usually 12.5-13.5 percent ABV (alcohol by volume)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;and tend to lean toward medium-bodied substance. By contrast, German non-dessert Rhine wines are generally lighter with ABV levels of 11 percent or lower. This is because German riesling vintners usually stop the fermentation process, leaving some residual sugar and less alcohol.

Cuiriously, Alsatian winesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; aromas can suggest sweetness even though the wines usually deliver a dry but still potent and refreshing mouthful of fruit and mineral flavors. Most often, it seems, when a food or drink smells sweet, it also tastes sweet. The unmistakable scents of fresh-baked cookies or fruit pie, for example, or the smell of freshly cut-up fruit predictably prepare our senses for what we taste. Less so with Alsatian whites.

So which Alsatian wines might you try? If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re having fish for dinner and like pinot grigio, I would definitely try an Alsatian pinot gris or pinot blanc. Good ones are light-tomedium bodied, substantive and can have complex fruit and floral smell and taste combinations. The Weinbach Pinot Blanc we tried was a truly elegant and enjoyable wine, dry, fresh and bursting with a mixture of fresh, appetizing fruit aromas and flavors.

Gewurtztraminer is a perhaps unlike any other white wine, and arguably world’s best are Alsatian. Alsatian gewurtztraminer wines are the only ones I know that have a crazy, exotic but tantalizing lychee nut fragrance along with flavors of many fresh and dried fruits along with some spiciness. There seems to be a consensus among wine writers that Alsatian gewurtztraminer is perfect for Indian and other Asian dishes. It could also work well with barbecued ribs or grilled lamb. Quality Alsatian gewurtztraminer is substantial, full of flavor and has a bit of sweetness, perfect for standing up to spicy or very flavorful foods.

For German riesling fans or distractors, Alsatian riesling is nice change of pace. I have to admit that I prefer good German riesling to the Alsatian versions, but the expertly dry, fuller and more potent Alsatian rieslings are in a class of their own. If you prefer dry wine, you may like a good bottle of Alsatian riesling more than the ones from Germany and other countries. They go nicely with Asian foods, as well, and both simple and complicated preparations of fish, chicken, pork, lamb and vegetable dishes, including salads.

Tasting Notes In addition to the producers represented below, look for wines made by Trimbach, Zind-Humbrecht, Josmeyer, Boxler, Boxler, Blanck, Beyer and Adam.

Most of these producers make wines at multiple price points from all of Alsace’s main grape varietals. The bottle price ranges below are at retail; bar and restaurant prices can be two or three times higher. Our favorite was the Domaine Weinbach Pinot Blanc. The Hugel Pinot Gris is a terrific value and maybe even a good warm weather house wine.

2016 Alsace Hugel Pinot Gris Classic, ($16-20): A pretty and very enjoyable wine. Light to medium bodied. Lots of apple, pear and other fruit aromas and flavors, along with some floral scents. A bit of fizz. Great for just sipping or with almost any food.

2017 Domaine Weinbach Pinot Blanc Vin d’Alsace ($24-28): Our favorite. A rush of pear, peach, lemon and floral aromas and vivid fruit flavors. Dry and balanced with just the right amount of tartness.

Blended with Auxerrois. Fresh, fragrant, elegant; truly delicious.

2016 Famille Hugel Classic Gewurtztraminer ($16-20): Distinct floral, lichee nut and dried apricot fragrance make for an exotic start, followed by apple, peach and melon flavors, ending with sweet spiciness. Substantial. Even better the second day.

2017 Marc Kreydenweiss Andlau Riesling Alsace ($18-23): Apple, dried peach and apple blossom scents. Apple, lemon-lime, nectarine plus a mix of lemon zest and pepper. Quite dry though almost medium bodied. Distinctly different from German riesling but good.

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Be Well

For the Love of Dark Chocolate MARLENE WOLF, MD, FAAFP

CHOCOLATE! WHAT DO YOU THINK OF WHEN YOU SAY THAT WORD, CHOCOLATE? DO YOU SALIVATE, SMILE, OR LICK YOUR LIPS? ARE YOU THINKING OF WHERE YOU MAY HAVE HIDDEN that last piece of chocolate in the house, to have all to yourself? Do you have a smirk on your face? The answer to this multiple choice quiz is all of the above!

Most likely, you are now contemplating the last time you had a piece of real, rick chocolate! Chocolate is everywhere. Stores, restaurants, gas stations, vending machines and coffee houses tempt us with different forms of chocolate items. Candy, cake, beverages both hot and cold, syrups, sculptures, fountains, sauces, sprinkles, ice cream, to name a few, are our chocolate delights! The

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smell can be irresistible and the taste, oh so charming!

A little bit of chocolate every day is healthy! Yes, this great piece of advice is not only true but scientifically based. Seeds of the cacao pods give us cocoa butter, cocoa solids and that wonder, delicious cocoa baking powder. With a little bit of magic, and baking skills, this cocoa powder becomes chocolate cake! It is this cocoa, the very same one that make those brownies oh so delicious and irresistible, that contains chemical flavonols, shown to be beneficial to our heart. That rich, creamy, awe-inspiring dark chocolate, with over 70% of cocoa solids, is a heart-healthy food!

I can hear the whispers now! Add dark chocolate to the grocery list, honey, in the healthy foods column! But alas, I must tell you another small but true scientific fact. The recommended amount of daily dark chocolate is 1-2 small squares per day! By small, I mean small, as in 6 grams! To review, for those of us that do not speak in grams, 4 grams equals 1 teaspoon! I hear you sigh!

And yes, I will not speak about the calories. My theory is that I have never seen a calorie that I did not like!

When thinking chocolate, think a small amount of dark chocolate! Smell the rich aroma of chocolate! Let it slowly melt in your mouth. Oh, so very delicious! Savor the flavor, knowing it is healthy. Drizzle a small amount on fruit or curls some dark chocolate on yogurt with berries.

A small amount of dark chocolate every day may not keep the doctor away, but it should be part of your daily diet! Did I tell you that I call the word “diet” a four-letter word? Oh, another story for another day!

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TELLING THE TRUTH IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES PARENTS HAVE WHEN IT COMES TO THEIR KIDS. NOW I KNOW THERE ARE SOME OF YOU READING THIS WHO are thinking, “What? I never lie to my kids. I would never do that.”

I don’t mean the same lies you told your parents when you were in high school. That’s completely different. What I am talking about is disciplining your child and telling the truth.

Kids will always test the boundaries. If you tell them not to step over the line, you can bet there will be a toe on the other side just to see what will happen.

I’m sure you’ve been in that moment (as I have) when your child misbehaves or doesn’t listen. It’s frustrating and depending on what type of day you might have had, you react a little more harshly than you intended.

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“If you do that again you are grounded for a week!” or “If you don’t pick up these toys, I am going to give them away to another child who will appreciate them!”

Here’s the challenge: If the child still does not respond favorably to your ultimatum and you don’t follow through, they will start to call your bluff. The child will realize (sooner rather than later) you are not serious, and you are not going to do what you said. This is the recipe for disaster as a parent! Your child will never respect what you say when it comes to discipline. So, my suggestion to you is always tell the truth.

Most importantly, make sure when you lay out an ultimatum with your child that you are 100 percent ready, willing, and able

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to follow through. They must be certain you will take the action.

The root word of discipline is disciple which means to teach. When you discipline your child, you are teaching them the right way to behave. Discipline is a good thing.

Everyone needs it. You are showing them how to act and be successful in the world.

Here’s the key: Discipline your child out of love, not anger.

Never throw out idle threats because you feel frustrated.

The reality is you may not be able to follow through.

Instead, keep your cool, focus on the behavior you do want, and take the appropriate actions. This will be tough for both of you. It may mean you have to stay in the night when they are being grounded. But when you are consistent, your child will know there is no wiggle room. They will know you mean what you say and when you ask them to change their behavior, they are far more likely to listen.

KEEP YOUR PROMISES! As parents, it’s easy for us to keep the fun promises. You might have said things like this...

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Those are fun promises to keep. Everyone will have a blast. You will encourage your child and remind them to do what they have to so they (and you) can get the reward. I bet you would be looking forward to that experience as well. Again, it’s a fun promise to keep.

Here’s the challenge: Most parents will keep the fun (positive) promises but not the negative ones. It’s easy to keep your promise about going to Disney but difficult to keep your promise about not going to the movies.

You must be willing to follow through. Let me say that again, you must be willing to follow through! When you follow through, you are teaching your child you always tell the truth and you will keep your promises, both positive and negative.

This creates a sense of certainty. You become a person your child can always count on. They will get to know who you are and what you stand for. Believe it or not, kids want certainty. They want to be led. They will become happier and more confident kids because of it.

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THE LAST FEW MONTHS HAVE BEEN PARTICULARLY DISTURBING IN OUR HOUSE. FOUR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN who were schoolmates, acquaintances or friends of my children have died. One by an act of violence and three by suicide. This is very disturbing to me as a psychologist, a neighbor and as a mother. In 2017 suicide rates reached their highest points ever.

The steepest increase was in older teenage boys. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), in 2017, 5,016 males and 1,225 females between the ages of 15 and 24 died due to suicide. According to the JAMA study the youth suicide rate was 14.6 per 100,000.

This was the highest rate on record since 1960 when the government began collecting this data.

Between 2000 and 2017 suicide rates have steadily climbed in girls and young women; almost doubling. Boys and young men have had steady increases but less dramatic than the other sex until 2016 when a sharp increase was noted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Now, in 10 to 34 year old Americans, suicide is considered the second leading cause of death.

There are a multitude of reasons for these

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is also a stressor young people report. Having to submit assignments from home on line seems to be an additional stressor. Twenge reported that youth suicide trends do not seem to be explained by public dramas such as terrorist attacks or school shootings. The increasing rates of suicide must be linked to the higher stress levels, poor coping skills, large numbers of youth with anxiety and depression. increases. Some include larger numbers of young people with depression and anxiety, substance abuse and family issues.

Jean Twenge, a psychologist from San Diego State University whose research focuses on generational differences in emotional well-being reported that indeed more teens and young adults have become more depressed in the past decade and suffered higher levels of psychological distress than their predecessors. Research has failed to root out the causes for this distress, she acknowledged. But there’s evidence to suggest that this generation’s unique relationship to digital technology is a key factor.

The way teens and young adults spend their leisure time and get feedback from their peers sure has changed. Hours on social media seeing how many “likes” they get and sometimes reading the abusive comments about their posts or physical appearance.

Activities that have positive effects on mental health like sleep, exercise, face-to-face interaction with family and friends have declined as young Americans have increased their engagement with digital media.

The perceived pressure young adults feel in regard to academic achievement

Anxiety and depression are very treatable issues.

The American Psychological association outlines the following interpersonal suicide risk factors: • Recent or serious loss • Mental disorders (particularly mood disorders) • Hopelessness, helplessness, guilt, worthlessness • Previous suicide attempt

If You Lose a Child to Suicide

• Get support!

• Remember in your time of sorrow and sadness, you are not alone • Reach out to family, friends, and other community members • Engage with support groups, locally and nationally (including on-line communities) • Honor your loved one and remember how they lived • Volunteer to help other survivors • Participate in community activities to prevent suicide

For more information on suicide in children and adolescents • American Psychological Association: apa.org/topics/suicide • American Association of Suicidology: suicidology.org/ • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Teen Suicide Prevention: marinschools.org/ SafeSchools/Documents/SMH/Suici dePreventionFAQs.pdf

• Alcohol and other substance use disorders • Disciplinary problems • High risk behaviors • Sexual orientation confusion • Recent or serious loss (e.g., death, divorce, separation, broken relationship; self-esteem; loss of interest in friends, hobbies, or activities previously enjoyed) • Family history of suicide • Witnessing family violence • Child abuse or neglect • Lack of social support • Sense of isolation • Victim of bullying or being a bully • Access to lethal means (i.e. firearms, pills) • Stigma associated with asking for help • Barriers to accessing services • Lack of bilingual service providers • Unreliable transportation • Financial costs of services • Cultural and religious beliefs (e.g., belief that suicide is noble resolution of a personal dilemma)

Resources NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE:

1-800-273-TALK (8255) suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Protective Factors • Skills in problem solving, conflict resolution and handling problems in a non-violent way • Strong connections to family, friends, and community support • Restricted access to highly lethal means of suicide • Cultural and religious beliefs that discourage suicide and support selfpreservation • Easy access to a variety of clinical interventions • Effective clinical care for mental, physical, and substance use disorders • Support through ongoing medical and mental health care relationships Tell your teenagers that if a friend says that they are going to kill themselves, they should inform a trusted adult (i.e. parent, school nurse, or guidance counselor) to get professional help for

their friend. Assure your child that it is not their responsibility to decide if their friend’s threat is credible. Remind them not to keep it a secret!

Talking to someone about suicide will not make someone more likely to think about it or follow through with it. Keep the lines of communication open, don’t assume irritable, sad or withdrawn behavior is a phase. Be compassionate and supportive by listening. Always keep safety as a priority.

In an emergency, call 911 or take the child to a hospital or crisis center for evaluation. If your concerns are less urgent, seek help as soon as possible from a mental health professional. The child’s school psychologist might be able to share resources in your community.

Dr. Jill Selbach is a licensed clinical psychologist. For more information visit drjillselbach.com or call 954-618-8412.

THE TREVOR PROJECT,

The Trevor Project, a national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth: thetrevorproject.org, 1-866-488-7386

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS:

nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/suicideprevention.aspx

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SUICIDOLOGY:

suicidology.org

AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION:

afsp.org

SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF TEEN SUICIDE:

sptsusa.org

YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM (YSPP):

yspp.org

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THE TILLOTSON SQUARE TOWNHOMES CELEBRATE THEIR 20TH ANNIVERSARY It has been 20 years since the development of Tillotson Square was successfully completed by the Spieker family, owners of the Lighthouse Point Marina, located at 2831 Marina Circle.

Tillotson Square, which lies directly west of the marina, was once a scruffy, vacant lot, but is now occupied by 21 luxury Key West-style townhomes in pastel colors.

The townhomes sold out quickly, and the city gained over $1 million of infrastructure as part of the development. Streets were paved, parking areas and green space added, and electrical lines were installed underground.

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hile it may be hard for many people to imagine now, when the Tillotson Square Townhomes project was first proposed, it had to overcome a number of hurdles, including opposition from the neighbors, primarily in the condominiums surrounding Tillotson Square.

Still, the Spieker family managed to get it all done.

Tillotson Square and the marina have been owned by the Spieker family for almost 50 years, first by Don and Mary Spieker, and then by their children Maureen Canada, Debbie Edwards and Christian Spieker.

Greg Edwards, husband of Debbie Edwards, recalls that bringing the Tillotson Square project to fruition was a lengthy process.

The first step was assembling the right team of advisors — a land use attorney, a civil engineer and the architects — and doing all of the due diligence, which took at least six months, said Edwards. The land use attorney was Susan Motley, who is now retired, and is a member of the Lighthouse Point Planning and Zoning Board. The civil engineer was Cary Winningham, who is now the city engineer for Lighthouse Point.

About two years were spent at City Hall working through the details of the project with the community

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ABOVE Tillotson Square Townhomes overlook the marina.

OPPOSITE The Spieker siblings: Debbie Edwards, Maureen Canada and Christian Spieker

appearance board, the planning and zoning board and the city commission, as well as local neighbors.

Construction of the townhomes took about one year, and was completed in early 2000. The goal of the project was to revitalize the marina, and the only way to be able to do that was to use the proceeds from the sale of the townhomes, said Edwards.

“That’s how this all started,” said Edwards. “It was a way to continue the family business.”

The marina back then looked very different than it does today. There was an old boatyard, the docks were dilapidated, and the fuel system needed to be replaced, said Edwards.

In the past, Don Spieker had tried at different times to develop Tillotson Square, a 1.5-acre property, but ran into resistance from the immediate community.

At one point, he had wanted to build a commercial in-and-out boat storage facility, but many people in the city didn’t want an expansion of industrial use in that area.

In 1989, developer Paul Roepnack, a longtime Lighthouse Point resident, wanted to build a 12-unit townhouse development, a parking lot and two city parks, but the city rejected the project.

Knowing what prior efforts had failed was a benefit

to the Spieker children when it came time for them to come up with a plan to develop Tillotson Square and revitalize the marina.

“We had that knowledge, and were able to help build a case so when we actually did sit down with city officials, and begin discussions, we already had the answers to the questions that were going to get asked,” said Edwards.

One of the first things they did was carry out a traffic study to see what the impact of the project would be. This was important in helping them understand how to respond to concerns about traffic flow and increased traffic.

“We had all of our ducks in a row,” said Edwards.

At the time, the vacant Tillotson Square lot, even though it was owned by the Spieker family, was used for parking by customers heading to Cap's Place Island Restaurant, residents of the adjacent condominiums and by patrons of the marina.

“We knew we had to get all interested parties engaged,” said Edwards. “So, we sat down with our neighbors, the city and Cap’s Place, and hashed out what everybody’s goals or needs or wants were, and then tried to formulate something.”

Edwards recalls city commission meetings where there were no empty seats, and people overflowed outside the commission chambers and into the parking lot. While some people praised the proposed project, others voiced strong opposition to it.

With the advice of Motley, their attorney, the Spieker family formulated a development agreement, the first of its kind for the city according to Maureen Canada.

The agreement would allow them to do a mixed-use project of residential, commercial and redevelopment of the marina property. The city wanted to make sure there was enough time to complete all three phases of the project.

Additionally, the developers agreement also ensured that the marina would not become a private club, with private memberships to the pool and tennis court. Although this wasn’t an issue for the Spieker family, it was an important component of the agreement for the city. In an email, Maureen Canada writes that “it certainly has been a win-win, over the years.”

As part of the development agreement with the city, 180 parking spaces had to be provided to serve the condominium residents, customers of the marina

That’s how this all started. It was a way to continue the family business.

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and Cap's Place. The parking areas, part of which are city-owned property, are on the west and south sides of Tillotson Square.

“All the parking around Tillotson Square is public.

That’s the key. That’s the only way we could make it work,” said Edwards.

All the townhomes have their own two-car garage and are self-sufficient in terms of parking.

The public parking areas were created by the oneway circular traffic flow around Tillotson Square.

In order to create that traffic pattern, the property had to be shifted to the north and the east to get the footage needed for the parking and the green space in the buffer areas.

The project also enlarged and upgraded the waterfront restaurant adjacent to the marina, which is now the Nauti Dawg Marina Café, but at the time was called The Ship's Galley.

Just north of Tillotson Square was the old boatyard, called Lighthouse Point Marine Service. When its lease expired, the building was torn down. The project included replacing it with a pool, tennis court and small clubhouse that can be used by patrons who rent a dock slip at the marina.

“The key to our development was having a consistent development agreement with the city,” said Edwards.

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<<< map that helped everybody along.” All the components of the project were spelled out — the infrastructure, the parking, the residential units and the renovation of the marina. It also addressed how much density would be created.

Motley said the development agreement was a vehicle to wrap everything together and ensure that it all got done, and wasn’t a piecemeal operation.

“As we went from one part of the project to the next, it just flowed,” said Edwards. “We didn’t have to keep going back for approvals every time.”

Once the residential construction was done, renovation of the marina began, and took approximately one year to complete.

Edwards noted there is a parcel on the marina property — a small green space between the building

that contains the bathrooms and the building where the marina office is— which could have been another one-story commercial building, because it was approved under the development agreement, but there wasn’t a need for it.

The development agreement was for a duration of ten years, unless extended by mutual agreement.

During that period of time, everything covered under the development agreement could be carried out without having to go back to the city to get it reapproved.

There were three or four iterations of a site plan for the project, said Edwards.

“The first iteration definitely met with resistance,” said Edwards, “but by the third, we had it nailed with where we knew it would go.”

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ABOVE the vacant lot that is now Tillotson Square

“We didn’t have to get a variance or zoning changes or do a land use plan amendment to build what we did,” said Edwards.

The zoning of the Tillotson Square property would have allowed for a boat barn, or boat storage facility, to be built there, but to get vessels in the water would have required driving across a public street.

The zoning also allowed putting a boatyard on the property.

“Now, is that the highest and best use of that property? We didn’t think so,” said Edwards.

The 21 two- and three-story townhomes that were built have three to five bedrooms, and amenities include a community pool and clubhouse at the center of the development.

The Spieker family chose not to make the project as dense as they possibly could, Edwards explained. They could have built all three-story residential buildings at 45 feet tall, or commercial buildings at 50 feet tall.

“We didn’t want a giant square box of townhomes there. That was not our goal,” said Edwards. “Our goal was to revitalize our business, which was the marina.”

The biggest issues that had to be dealt with at the county level had to do with the drainage and water retention in the parking areas. The Spieker family also had to work with the City of Pompano Beach, which provides water service to the marina area.

“I think everybody got something when it was all said and done,” said Edwards.

The City of Lighthouse Point got an increased tax base, as well as improvements to the marina area, which included the creation of green space, traffic flow and parking.

Edwards said he believes the values of the condominiums surrounding Tillotson Square have certainly all gone up as a result of the project being built.

“It’s a much better quality of life there now than it was 25 years ago,” said Edwards.

Motley, who has lived in Lighthouse Point since the late ‘70s, said the project was one that she “thoroughly believed in and thought would be beneficial to the city.”

“I’m delighted with the way it all turned out,” said Motley. “It’s a wonderful addition to our city.”

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MOVING DAY MCNAB HOUSE MAKES ITS HISTORIC JOURNEY TO McNAB PARK

BY MARIE PULEO PHOTOS BY JEFF GRAVES

Hundreds of people gathered along Atlantic Boulevard early in the morning on Sunday, March 1, to watch as the historic McNab House was moved from its original site at 1736 E. Atlantic Boulevard five blocks east to its new home in McNab Park. The 1,800-foot journey took approximately 11 hours to complete.

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The relocation of the two-story house, as well as the detached twostory garage, was expected to last from about 7am until 12pm, but it took more time than anticipated for utility companies to move overhead wires and five traffic signal mast arms out of the way. The move was completed at about 6pm.“All we can do is guess about how long it will take to do this and do that,” said Pat Burdette, owner of Modern House & Building Movers, based in Orlando, “but the main thing is everybody has to make sure it’s done safely.”

Everything went “basically as planned,” said Burdette, even though it took longer than expected.

Burdette and his two employees excavated and prepared the McNab House and garage for transport, a five-monthlong process that began last September. On moving day, they were assisted by five people from two other moving companies – Youngblood & Sons Building Movers in Sanford, Florida, and Russell Building Movers in Miami.

The house and garage were transported on multiple dollies equipped with eight aircraft tires each. The dollies were placed beneath steel beams supporting the foundations of the structures. The house was pulled

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by one four-wheeled front-end loader and a truck. The garage followed behind the house, pulled by a front-end loader as well.

The house straddled the median of Atlantic Boulevard, while the garage traveled in the eastbound lanes.

The house, built in 1926, weighs 450 tons (900,000 pounds), and the garage weighs 103 tons (206,000 pounds), according to Burdette. Both structures are made of clay tile covered with brick.

One of the most critical aspects of the transport was getting the house and garage over the curbs.

The moving crew placed about 50 rectangular steel plates over the curbs at the old site and at McNab Park, as well as over portions of the median in Atlantic Boulevard, to serve as a ramp for the structures to travel over. Each steel plate was handled individually by front-end loaders and placed into position, which was a time-consuming process.

The steel plates were also placed over the sand at McNab Park so the wheels of the dollies wouldn’t get stuck. One of the dollies under the house ran off the steel plates and the wheels got buried in the sand. Burdette and his team had to stop to jack the dolly up and put mats under it.

The house was placed at the northeast corner of McNab Park fronting Atlantic Boulevard, where the recentlydemolished civic building and shuffle board courts once stood. The garage was placed to the west of the house.

The house will be converted into a restaurant. The garage will be repurposed as a coffee bar, eating area or some other use tied to the restaurant, according to Nguyen Tran, director of the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), which is carrying out the project.

OPPOSITE The house turns the corner onto Atlantic Boulevard early in the morning on March 1.

CENTER ROW McNab House moves slowly down the boulevard as crowds watch BELOW McNab Grandchildren: Glenda Clark, Cindy Peters and Jenni Simon

LEFT Pompano Beach Mayor, Rex Hardin; Pompano Beach Public Information Officer, Sandra King; Pompano Beach Vice Mayor, Barry Moss; and Pompano Beach Commissioner, Tom McMahon

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There are plans to create a basement beneath the house that will be used as a wine bar consisting of two main rooms and a couple of smaller rooms.

The house was placed in the park at an angle. About a week later, it was rotated, so it directly faces Atlantic Boulevard. The garage was later put in its final position, which was a little further to the south and west.

Once the house was positioned, Burdette had to

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Next, the dollies were removed from under the house and garage, and the structures were placed on wood cribbing to keep them above ground while the new foundations are being built.

In addition to local television crews, a number of Pompano Beach city officials were at Sunday’s event, including City

ABOVE McNab House approaches the intersection of Federal Highway and Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach.

INSET Crowds gathered in front of Checkers Old Munchen as the house moved into position at McNab Park.

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Manager Greg Harrison, Mayor Rex Hardin, Vice Mayor Barry Moss, Commissioner Tom McMahon, Commissioner Andrea McGee and Commissioner Rhonda Eaton.

State Rep. Chip LaMarca and Broward County Commissioner Lamar Fisher also attended.

“It’s about preserving our history,” said Hardin. “It’s great that we’re able to do this so people can remember what Pompano Beach was.”

The CRA will spend a minimum of $2.7 million on capital improvements in the north portion of McNab Park, which is in the city’s East CRA District. The project will take place over the next two to three years.

The McNab House is one of the oldest houses in

Pompano Beach. It originally belonged to Robert McNab, one of the city’s earliest settlers, who came to Pompano in 1898, along with his brother, William “Harry” McNab. They farmed the land that today is along South Federal Highway.

McNab Park consists of 2.5 acres of land that was donated by the McNab brothers to the City of Pompano Beach.

Members of the McNab family were present to witness the house relocation, including Robert McNab’s granddaughters – sisters Cindy Peters, Glenda Clark and Jenni Simon.

“We are so grateful that this came to fruition today,” said Peters, “and that the people of Pompano are going to be able to enjoy the house like we have for so many years.”

The McNab House was moved from its original site to the park because a private developer purchased the land from the McNab family in December 2018 and has plans to build a mixed-use redevelopment project, called Atlantic One, with 304 residential units and ground-floor retail space.

BELOW The house moves into McNab Park.

LEFT The moving crew placed steel plates over the curbs

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

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

Fetta Republic. GREEK Traditional Greek offerings close to home. 2420 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-2394 $-$$ Fish Shack. SEAFOOD This restaurant used to be a “beat kept se-

cret.” But now that they have moved into the Shoppes at Beacon Light, word is out. The fish shack keeps it simple, serving fresh fish prepared several ways. There is more to the menu but it is called The Fish Shack. 2460 N. Federal Highway, 954-586-4105 $$

Le Bistro. CONTINENTAL 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.

And here’s a note to the wise; the porcini mushroom soup is worth every calorie. The restaurant also offers cooking classes and wine tasting dinners. 4626 N. Federal Highway, 954-946-9240 $$$ The Nauti Dawg Marina Café. AMERICAN Nestled in at the Lighthouse Point Marina, the Nauti Dawg is a local favorite. Start with the tuna wontons—crispy fried wonton wrappers topped with tuna tartare, seaweed salad, red pepper mayo, wasabi and a hit of sriracha. For a taste of New England with a twist, try the lobster roll. Of course you can’t go wrong with the fresh fish sandwich—ask what the catch of the day is. All sandwiches come with a side and, while French fries are always a delicious option, the restaurant offers a tangy cucumber salad (among other choices) that provides a nice crunch to any sandwich. They are a dog-friendly restaurant. 2830 NE 29th Ave. (at the Lighthouse Point Marina), 954-941-0246 $$ Papa’s Fish House SEAFOOD They offer the freshest seafood

with simple ingredients. There is also a seafood market in the restaurant. (Formerly Seafood World) 4602 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-0740 $$$

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 decor certainly accounts for part of their charm. The menu goes way beyond typical raw bar offerings with inventive tacos and sliders. Papa’s also offers an impressive array of sushi and sashimi. Try the Donoghue which is made of lump crab meat with spicy mayo and eel sauce and served with taro chips. And to wash it all down, they have about a zillion craft beer options and a good wine list too. 4610 N. Federal Highway, 754-307-5034 $$-$$$ Red Lotus. THAI Red Lotus serves all of your favorite Thai dishes from pad Thai to red and green curries and more. Start with the dumplings — the pasta is delicate and they are packed with flavor. 4460 N Federal Highway, 954-933-7163 $$ 80 pointpubs.com •

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Rocca Trattoria. ITALIAN A small and intimate neighborhood place. Watch owner and chef Lucy prepare your favorite dishes in the open kitchen. 2014 E Sample Road, 954-876-1733 $$

POMPANO BEACH And Fish Kitchen + Bar. SEAFOOD Located at the Marriott

Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, enjoy chef Eric Kaszubinski’s modern take on fresh seafood. The restaurant has recently been renovated and now sports a contemporary and breezy ambiance.

1200 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-0100 $$

Beach House. AMERICAN • CRAFT COCKTAILS This is the perfect place to take out-of-town guests. Snag one of the stadium seating style booths overlooking the Atlantic. Enjoy the casual and relaxed ambiance with a rooftop deck on the second floor. 270 N Pompano Beach Blvd. 954-607-6530 $$ Bobby Rubino’s. BARBECUE • AMERICAN Specials and coupons are posted daily, and catering is available. The restaurant also has a large bar room where you can dine at the bar or booths.

This place is a Pompano Beach icon. 2501 N. Federal Highway, 954-781-7550 $$ Brew Fish. BAR AND GRILL Dine outside in the tiki hut overlooking a canal right in Pompano Beach. Comprehensive menu and attentive staff. 200 E. McNab Rd., 954-440-3347 $$

Briny Irish Pub. IRISH • BAR FOOD At the end of East Atlantic Boulevard, steps from the ocean, is Briny Irish Pub. There is a large beer selection plus the regular and, dare we say, unique mixed drinks. The kitchen offers an array of bar food as well as some classics like bangers and mash and fish-n-chips. The casual atmosphere is created by an immense array of nautical artifacts and oddities that fill every inch of the pub. Music plays constantly, often live with a dance floor if one is inclined. 3440 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-3159 $ 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 all served with an island flair. On any given day, look around and you’ll see fellow diners devouring their house special cutter (sandwich) — sautéed shrimp with garlic butter, mushrooms and cheddar all stuffed into a hollowed out kaiser roll. Check out the special board for a variety of locally caught fish with everything from grouper to snapper to wahoo among others. Plenty of land lubber options are also available including filet mignon.

For island comfort food, don’t miss one of their curries or rotis.

Fresh oysters and clams are also available. Wash it all down with a draft beer, a glass of wine or choose from over 40 different bottled beers. So, if you are in search of high-quality ingredients, inventive cooking and a very welcoming staff, head over to Calypso.

460 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-1633 $$ Casareccio Trattoria Italiana. ITALIAN Wow! What a find.

This small but impressive Italian eatery is delightful. We can’t re-

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ally tell you what to try because the menu changes daily. However, we are willing to bet you will fall in love with this place which feels like it just plopped into Pompano straight from the hills of Tuscany. Reservations are highly recommended. Also, call ahead to see what they are serving. 1386 S Federal Highway, 954-9983642 $$$-$$$$

Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN 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 wiener schnitzel — it’s divine — a lightly breaded veal cutlet sautéed in lemon butter and topped with homemade brown gravy. The spaetzle (German noodles) are a real homemade treat and not to be missed — throw a little of that brown gravy on them and they could be a meal unto themselves. The red cabbage is both classically sweet and sour and there are other side options too including potato dumplings, potato salad and even hot potato salad. As you look around, you can’t help but get the feeling that most of the patrons are returning customers. And the next time we get a hankering for some schnitzel, we know where to go. Imbibe to your hearts content with their wide assortment of German beers. 2209 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-7565 $$ Chef Dee’s. SUSHI • SEAFOOD A small neighborhood place with plenty of charm. Impressive sushi rolls and a varied menu with something for everyone. 3919 N. Federal Highway., 954-582-4444

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Cypress Nook. GERMAN This place has been in business for 38 years — talk about staying in power. It’s open for three meals a day, and there’s nothing like a little knackwurst with your eggs.

201 SE 15th St., 954-781-3464 $ Dangerous Minds Brewing Co., BREWERY • ARTISANAL PIZZA

Dangerous Minds is more than just a brewery. This spot at Pompano Citi Centre offers artisanal pizzas made from scratch using double-zero Italian flour. Their specialty is a Scotch egg which is soft boiled egg wrapped in homemade sausage and then fried until crispy on the outside. But back to the brewery — all the beers are brewed on site and owners Adam and Andre hale from Germany and England — two countries steeped in beer tradition.

1901 N Federal Highway, 954-657-8676 $-$$

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Eric’s Authentic Mexican Food. MEXICAN The tacos are a

standout here —served street style — which translates into fresh ingredients prepared with love and care. Start with some chips and guacamole. 625 E Atlantic Blvd., 754-215-6103 $$

The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options ga-

lore, from bar seating to lounge seating and 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 $

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

should go on your “must-try” list. Everything we sampled (and we ate quite a bit) was packed with tantalizing Indian spices and flavors representing the many different regional styles of Indian cooking.. 2692 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-532-7872 $$

Kabuki. JAPANESE • THAI Kabuki offers a full menu of Thai and Japanese entrées plus classic and specialty sushi rolls all in a hip and modern setting. 2515 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-951-6077 $$ Kings Head British Pub. BRITISH Fish and chips, bangers

and mash, savory pies and other British classics are all made on premises. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 754-222-8671 $$

Kin Asian Street Food. ASIAN • SUSHI Enjoy everything from

inventive takes on ramen soups with pork belly and a jammy egg to original rice bowl. The small bite options were some of our favorites. The gyoza were also a star — the dough was light and tender with a flavorful pork and vegetable filling. The restaurant has a comprehensive sushi menu, but this is definitely a place to order outside of your comfort zone. After all, isn’t sushi the new pizza? 143 SW Sixth St., 954-532-4567 $$

La Veranda. ITALIAN The atmosphere is elegant, yet comfortable and warm. Inside or out, one can enjoy a truly special evening in the Tuscany-inspired surroundings. Be it drinks from their full bar, a bottle from the copious wine selection or naturally the Italian food, everything is served perfectly. Expect to be delighted.

There is a big selection of pasta, entrées and traditional dishes, with new favorites to be discovered that the wait staff will happily explain. You can taste the love in their homemade desserts. If you’re looking to celebrate or simply treat yourself to an evening of wonderful dining, La Veranda is an excellent choice. Reservations are suggested. 2121 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-7390 $$$

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Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy gastropub fare

including sandwiches, burgers, wings, salads and a huge choice of appetizers. 10 SW Sixth St.

Miami Masala. INDIAN Enjoy classic Indian dishes as well as a few more modern ones with an Indian twist. The stuffed Hungarian peppers appetizer, while not being a classic Indian dish, had all the flavors fans of the cuisine crave. Great service by a friendly staff. Try the Indian crepe — crazy good. A daily lunch buffet includes traditional, vegetarian and vegan choices. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-317-1371 $$

Mora Grill. MEDITERRANEAN This cozy yet modern spot is open

for lunch and dinner. The menu includes a range of Mediterranean favorites from kebobs to gyros and more. They offer lunch specials ranging in price form $9-11 and family-style platters for six people served with appetizers, salads, kebobs, rice and vegetables for $115. 3428 E. Atlantic Blvd, 954-933-2003 $$

Nikki’s Orange Kitchen. CONTINENTAL Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy salads, sandwiches and entrées all with a slight 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. 954941-7830 $$$

Oceanic. AMERICAN • SEAFOOD Along with stunning ocean views, Oceanic offers a comprehensive menu with an emphasis on seafood. If you are looking for a standout salad, the watermelon arugula salad with grilled shrimp is a perfect choice. The ingredients really shined with top notch shrimp served over juicy watermelon and peppery arugula all dressed with a light vinaigrette. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The restaurant boasts dazzling architecture inspired by the great ocean liners of years past. And with sweeping views of the Atlantic, dining at Oceanic is almost like a mini stay-cation. Their hours are Sunday, 10am-10pm; Monday-Thursday, 11:30am-10pm; Friday 11:30am11pm; Saturday, 10am-11pm, 250 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., 954366-3768

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

Beach border serving expertly prepared Italian food with quite a bit of a flare. In other words — not like mom used to make…this is way, way better. (No offense to mom.) Sette Bello is a perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or a romantic dinner for two. 6241 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954 351-0505 $$$

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

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

Pho Lavie. VIETNAMESE If you have never had Vietnamese food,

Spanx the Hog BBQ. BARBECUE Spanx uses natural ingredi-

Rusty Hook Tavern. AMERICAN Located on the Pompano In-

Sunset Catch. ITALIAN • SEAFOOD Seafood, steaks and Italian favorites are served daily, and they even have their very own “wine doctor.” 101 N. Riverside Drive, 954-545-0901 $$

you are missing out. This spot will delight you. Everything is so fresh. Go and have some pho (Vietnamese noodle soup), you’ll thank us. 3321 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-4155 $$ tracoastal, sit inside or outside, just keep in mind that the word tavern means a local place to gather around the table. 125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-941-2499 $$

Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant. AMERICAN Located in the

Sands Harbor Hotel and Marina on the intracoastal, you can dine poolside or waterside. 125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-942-9100 $$

Seaside Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Enjoy a view of the Atlantic while enjoying fresh seafood and an iced 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 $$

ents and offers dine in, take out, and custom catering. 147 S. Cypress Road. 954-590-8342 $

Table 2201. MEDITERRANEAN Everything at Table 2201 is made

on the premises — even the desserts. Start with the pygros, a tower of eggplant, potatoes and ground beef topped with a cool yogurt sauce. 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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Dining Out Umbertoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Long Island. ITALIAN â&#x20AC;¢ PIZZA When a pizza is named Grandmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza â&#x20AC;&#x201D; you must order it. And trust us, you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t regret it. There is family tradition baked into every bite.

2780 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-784-7110 $$ Valentinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Italian Cuisine. ITALIAN â&#x20AC;¢ PIZZA An abundance of

Italian fare served for lunch or dinner. If you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it over to dine in, fret not, they oï¬&#x20AC;er free delivery. 427 S. Federal Highway, 954-545-4881 $$

Zuccarelli. ITALIAN â&#x20AC;¢ 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 $ We Deliver!

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Amanteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. ITALIAN Choose from a casual family pizza experience to an elegant dinner and everything in between. Amanteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is usually bustling: filled with locals and visiting guests there for an after-beach meal or pizza. The menu has all the Italian favorite pasta dishes, meat entrées and daily chef specialties. 2076 NE Second St., 954-426-1030 $$ Antonioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. ITALIAN Antonioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has all the classics with a few out of the ordinary dishes too. We were positively swooning over the chicken marsala. In the mood for pizza? Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got that too. Dine in or take out with delivery and catering available. Located in the Cove Shopping Center. 1636 SE Third Court, 954-427-4871 $$ Baja Cafe. MEXICAN A long established local favorite for an authentic Mexican dinner or just drinks. They are known for their margaritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as well as entrées including their bandito honey bean burritos and their many taco options. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also enjoy their fresh endless chips served with two types of salsa. 1310 S. Federal Highway, 954-596-1304 $$ Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD â&#x20AC;¢ BRAZILIAN This

spot by the sea serves seafood with a touch of Brazilian flare such as the bobo de camaraoâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;shrimp sautéed in coconut milk, saffron, palm oil and yucca cream baked in a cast iron skillet. 1965 NE Second St., 954-531-1290 $$

Café Med. ITALIAN Authentic Italian restaurant right on the ocean with an Italian chef from Rome. Excellent service, coupled with carefully prepared dishes just across from the ocean always provides for a lovely dinner. Live music nightly. Breakfast and dinner available daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596-5840 $$$ Casa Maya. MEXICAN Start with a margarita and it only gets better from there. This is not your typical Mexican joint â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better. Try gobernador tacos: a combination of shrimp with diced poblanos, onions, tomatoes and cilantro on a crispy corn tortilla topped with melted cheese. See, we told you itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not ordinary. 301 SE 15th Terrace, 954-570-6101 $$ Chanson at the Royal Blues Hotel. SEAFOOD â&#x20AC;¢ SEASONAL

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gorgeous views of the plush gardens and waterfall. The restaurant oï¬&#x20AC;ers daily lunch and dinner specials, a Sunday breakfast buï¬&#x20AC;et and covered patio dining so you can dine al fresco. 2801 Deer Creek Country Club Blvd., 954-421-5553 $$

JBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the Beach. SEAFOOD Glorious Beach views and a pri-

vate glass room perfect for business or family aï¬&#x20AC;airs. 300 N. Ocean Way, 954-571-5220 $$$

Kevinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. SUSHI â&#x20AC;˘ THAI The juxtaposition of the outside (a strip mall) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to the inside which is a lovely atmosphere â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is quite surprising. Kevinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s serves high quality fare for the sushi enthusiast.

Very friendly staďŹ&#x20AC; serving a lot of regulars. 706 S. Federal Highway, 954-418-3939 $$ Little Havana. CUBAN Little Havana has fantastic lunch spe-

cials and most of their dinner plates will feed two. Their masas de puerco frita and their Little Havana steak are two of the standout menu items, aside from their zesty chimichurri. 721 N. Federal Highway, 954-427-6000 $$

Oceanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 234. SEAFOOD Amazing views of Deerfield Beach and

the pier with gluten free options available. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-428-2539 $$$

Phat Boy Sushi & Kitchen. JAPANESE â&#x20AC;˘ THAI â&#x20AC;˘ SUSHI Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be fooled by the name, this restaurant serves much more than sushi. They have salads, ramen and noodle dishes, tempura and of course a plethora of inventive sushi rolls to choose from. 949 S Federal Highway. 754-227-5489 $$ Taj Indian Restaurant. INDIAN We have two words for you:

lamb korma. This classic Indian dish varies from restaurant to restaurant, and while we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have their recipe, we can tell you itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s juicy leg of lamb cooked in a rich cream sauce with raisins and cashews. 201 SE 15th Terrace, 954-304-7032 $$

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Whalesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Rib. SEAFOOD Locals know it well and tourists know it from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.â&#x20AC;? Whatever you do, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t skip the whale fries. 2031 NE Second St., 954-421-8880 $$

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But if you are in the mood for some comforting diner food, Red Fox never disappoints. Breakfast and lunch served daily.

2041 NE 36th St., (Sample Road) 954-783-7714 $ Packyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Pub. SPORTS BAR If you are looking for a

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Little Italian. PIZZA Little Italian Pizza is the best kind of Italian restaurant â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the kind that feels like a hole-in-the-wall, but quickly grows vibrant as the large, steaming plates of homestyle Italian dishes come barreling out of the kitchen.

448 S. Cypress Road, 954-941-0550 $-$$

Nelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diner. DINER Nelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diner, which was just pur-

chased by the owners of Galuppiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, is a cute, hole-in-the-wall 50s diner with Elvis memorabilia on the walls, baseball flags on the ceiling, friendly servers and classic red vinyl booths.

438 S Cypress Road, 954-785-3646 $

The Hen and The Hog. COMFORT FOOD Located in a quaint building on Federal Highway, The Hen and The Hog oï¬&#x20AC;ers a wide variety of options such as flatbreads, salads, sandwiches, platters of barbecue meats and an all-day breakfast menu. We dare you not to order the campfire milkshake â&#x20AC;&#x201D; topped with marshmallows and crumbled graham crackers.

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Often, a hotel is remembered by how it made you feel during your stay. The Inn on Fifth delivers an escape to luxury, tranquility and a large helping of charm that emanates from the heart of “old” Naples. My wife Susie and I enjoyed a few days there for a change of pace. At the time I am writing this, I can see many readers seeking something exactly like this escape.

The Inn’s two iconic structures face each other across fashionable Fifth Avenue South.

They are mirror images of elegance — reflecting the best of downtown Naples and its celebrated entertainment, shopping and dining district. And with a sugar-white stretch of world famous beach just a short stroll down the avenue and easy access to some of Florida’s most exclusive golf courses and legendary natural attractions, the Inn on Fifth is one of Naples’ most enviable locations.

Sophisticated yet unpretentious, the Inn is intimate in scale and rich in amenities. All guests can enjoy the rooftop oasis pool, the soothing Spa on Fifth, two award-winning restaurants and 24-hour fitness center. The Inn on Fifth Club Level Suites provide an enhanced guest experience, with personal concierge, secluded rooftop retreat, daily culinary delights and so much more.

All of this is just a short drive away.

TOP The Inn on Fifth in Downtown Naples, Florida MIDDLE The Inn on Fifth is home to 119 elegantly appointed, non-smoking guest rooms and suites.

Rooms are upscale and stylish, with a sophisticated black-and-white color scheme and pops of red, and great amenities such as iPod docks, flatscreen TVs and free Wi-Fi. There are also 32 luxurious club level suites in a separate, private building.

RIGHT The roof top pool is the perfect place for a quiet day in the sun.

THE INN ON FIFTH 699 5th Ave S, Naples, Florida 239-403-8777

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By Marie Puleo

CODE GREEN

Health North, was called at Broward Surgeons, Day, a Code Green was underway.

Last Valentine’s casualty incident share their memories of indicating a mass on staff that day in U.S. history. doctors and nurses deadliest school shooting of six victims. the third saved the lives responding to au Together, they

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