Lighthouse Point Magazine, June 2021

JUNE 2021

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MEMORABLE MOMENTS

n o i t a Gradu Season

City Beat

CITY COMMISSIONERS GRAPPLE WITH A PAY RAISE AND MORE CITY NEWS

Welcome Wahoo Bay

AN INTERACTIVE UNDERWATER MARINE PARK IS COMING TO THE WATERS NEAR THE HILLSBORO INLET

P R E M I E R E S TAT E P R O P E R T I E S P R E S E N T S

COASTAL RESORT

EAST DEERFIELD BEACH | LIGHTHOUSE POINT | HILLSBORO SHORES | EAST

ultra-modern point estate LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL | $5.995 MILLION F.

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Villa monaco - iconic intracoastal estate FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $14.995 MILLION

re-imagined intracoastal estate EAST POMPANO BEACH, FL | $5.295 MILLION

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ESTATES P OMPANO BEACH | FORT LAUDERDALE

A PERSONAL NOTE

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ou are most certainly aware that we are in the midst of unprecedented activity in the high-end real estate market… resulting in critically low inventory of million dollar-plus properties like yours. Consequently, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sell your important property to fully maximize your ROI. Since Premier Estate Properties has achieved the majority of recently closed as well as pending million dollar-plus sales in your marketplace, we are privy to market valuations that are not yet public knowledge. That makes us uniquely qualified to guide you in accurately valuing your ultraluxury property.

Front row intracoastal trophy estate LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL | $14.995 MILLION INFO: WWW.F10275848.COM

If you have considered selling, now is the time to list…and we are the experts to trust. As the dominant market leaders, we offer you specialized expertise and valuation insights that can help you achieve your best result.

Please feel free to contact me today for your confidential consultation.

Respectfully, Kevin R. Kreutzfeld

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DISCLAIMER: The written and verbal information provided including but not limited to prices, measurements, square footages, lot sizes, calculations and statistics have been obtained and conveyed from third parties such as the applicable Multiple Listing Service, public records as well as other sources. All prices are either list price, sold price, and/or last asking price. Premier Estate Properties participates in the Multiple Listing Service and IDX, and the properties listed and sold are not necessarily exclusive to Premier Estate Properties and may be presently listed or have sold with other members of the Multiple Listing Service. The transactions representing both buyers and sellers are calculated twice. Premier Estate Properties’ marketplace is all of the following: Vero Beach, Town of Orchid, Indian River Shores, Town of Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Manalapan Beach, Point Manalapan, Hypoluxo Island, Ocean Ridge, Gulf Stream, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Boca Raton, East Deerfield Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Hillsboro Shores, East Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, Sea Ranch Lakes and Fort Lauderdale.

All written and verbal information including that produced by the Sellers or Premier Estate Properties are subject to errors, omissions or changes without notice and should be independently verified by any prospective purchaser of a Property. The Sellers and Premier Estate Properties Inc. expressly disclaim any warranty or representation regarding all information. Prospective Purchasers’ use of any written and verbal information is acknowledgement of this disclaimer and that the prospective purchaser shall perform their own due diligence. Prospective purchasers shall not rely on this information when entering into a contract for sale and purchase. In the event a Buyer defaults, no commission will be paid to either Broker on the Deposits retained by the Seller. “No Commissions Paid until Title Passes.” Some affiliations may not be applicable to certain geographic areas. Copyright 2021 Premier Estate Properties Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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3121 NE 28th Avenue - Listed at $1,498,000 Summit Built Home situated on a corner lot in the Lake Placid area of Lighthouse Point 4 Bed • 2.5 Bath • 3 Car Garage • Pool

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1549 Ponce De Leon, Lauderdale 1549 Ponce De Leon, Fort Fort Lauderdale

$8,975,000 $8,975,000

3401 NE 26th Avenue, Lighthouse Point

3401 NE 26th Avenue, Lighthouse Point

2500 NE 35th Street, Lighthouse Point

$3,890,000

$3,890,000

$3,797,000

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1624 SE Beach 1624 SE 7th 7thCourt, Court,Deerfield Deerfield Beach

$1,549,000 $1,549,000

1063 Hillsboro Mile, Hillsboro Beach

$1,545,000

2321 NE 48th Street, Lighthouse Point

$1,500,000

2510 NE 48th Court, Lighthouse Point

$1,485,000

2324 NE 28th Court, Lighthouse Point

$1,397,000

2521 NE 35th Street, Lighthouse Point

$1,195,000

1063 Hillsboro Mile, Hillsboro Beach

$1,545,000

2500 NE 35th Street, Lighthouse Point

$3,797,000

2321 NE 48th Street, Lighthouse Point

2420 NE 33rd Street, Lighthouse Point

$3,450,000

2510 NE 48th Court, Lighthouse Point

2820 NE 23rd Place, Pompano Beach

$2,795,000

2324 NE 28th Court, Lighthouse Point

2380 NE 30th Court, Lighthouse Point

$2,750,000

2521 NE 35th Street, Lighthouse Point 550 SW North Carolina Drive, Stuart

$1,192,000

3421 NE 26th Avenue, Lighthouse Point 2401 NE 34th Court, Lighthouse Point

$2,479,000 $2,450,000

550 SW North Carolina Drive, Stuart 1643 SE 10th Street, Deerfield Beach

$1,125,000

2401 NE 34th Lighthouse 2450 NECourt, 7th Drive, PompanoPoint Beach

$2,450,000 $2,400,000

1643 Deerfield Beach 2300SE NE10th 49thStreet, Street, Lighthouse Point

$1,125,000 $1,064,000

2450 NE 7th Pompano Beach Point 2321 NEDrive, 33rd Street, Lighthouse

$2,400,000 $2,395,000

2300 NE1st 49th Street, Lighthouse 2739 NE Street, Pompano Beach Point

$1,064,000 $1,025,000

3731 NEStreet, 31st Avenue, Lighthouse 2321 NE 33rd Lighthouse PointPoint

$2,250,000 $2,395,000

2300NE NE 1st 49th Street,Pompano Lighthouse Point 2739 Street, Beach

$1,020,000 $1,025,000

3731 NEAvenue, 28th Avenue, Lighthouse 3731 NE 31st Lighthouse PointPoint

$2,225,000 $2,250,000

2519 SE Street, Deerfield BeachPoint 2300 NE10th 49th Street, Lighthouse

$999,000 $1,020,000

2600 NEAvenue, 24th Street, Lighthouse Point 3731 NE 28th Lighthouse Point

$2,225,000 $2,225,000

2225 SE SE 8th Pompano Beach 2519 10thCourt, Street, Deerfield Beach

$954,000 $999,000

2225 SE 8th Court, Pompano Beach

2780 NE 21st Terrace, Lighthouse Point

$897,000

2765 NE 22nd Avenue, Lighthouse Point

$888,000

1774 Bay Drive, Pompano Beach

$875,000

2660 SE 2nd Street, Pompano Beach

$875,000

3850 NE 23rd Avenue, Lighthouse Point

$865,000

2420 NE 33rd Street, Lighthouse Point

2820 NE 23rd Place, Pompano Beach

2380 NE 30th Court, Lighthouse Point 3421 NE 26th Avenue, Lighthouse Point

2530 NE 35th Street, Lighthouse Point

2600 NE 24th Street, Lighthouse Point

2511 NE 35th Street, Lighthouse Point

2530 NE 35th Street, Lighthouse Point

2375 NE 30th Court, Lighthouse Point

$3,450,000 $2,795,000

$2,750,000 $2,479,000

$2,175,000

$2,225,000

$2,145,000

$2,175,000

$1,940,000

2780 NE 21st Terrace, Lighthouse Point

$1,500,000 $1,485,000 $1,397,000

$1,195,000

$1,192,000

$954,000 $897,000

2511 NE 35th Street, Lighthouse Point

$2,145,000

2765 NE 22nd Avenue, Lighthouse Point

2375 NE 30th Court, Lighthouse Point

$1,940,000

1774 Bay Drive, Pompano Beach

2541 NE 35th Street, Lighthouse Point

$1,898,000

2660 SE 2nd Street, Pompano Beach 4211 NE 24th Avenue, Lighthouse Point

$850,000

4050 NE 25th Avenue, Lighthouse Point 2510 NE 48th Court, Lighthouse Point

$1,895,000 $1,649,000

3850 NE 23rd Avenue, Lighthouse Point 3202 Norfolk Street, Pompano Beach

$798,999

3711 NE 28th Lighthouse Point 2321 NEAvenue, 38th Street, Lighthouse Point

$1,700,000 $1,598,000

4211 Avenue, Lighthouse 2707NE NE 24th 23rd Court, Pompano BeachPoint

$850,000 $760,000

2510 NE 48th Lighthouse Point Point 2548 NECourt, 22nd Avenue, Lighthouse

$1,649,000 $1,597,000

3202 Norfolk Street, Pompano Beach 803 SE 16th Court, Deerfield Beach

$798,999 $439,000

2321 NE 38th Street, Lighthouse Point

$1,598,000

2707 NE 23rd Court, Pompano Beach

$760,000

2548 NE 22nd Avenue, Lighthouse Point

$1,597,000

803 SE 16th Court, Deerfield Beach

$439,000

2541 NE 35th Street, Lighthouse Point 4050 NE 25th Avenue, Lighthouse Point 3711 NE 28th Avenue, Lighthouse Point

$1,898,000 $1,895,000

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Happiness exposed — Craig Haley illuminates the “invisible forces” that make us feel happy, proud, fulfilled, grateful, alive and more.

Attorney Martin Zevin offers guidance on revocable living trusts.

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BY MARIE PULEO

City Commissioners Grapple with Seeking a Salary Increase During the Lighthouse Point City Commission meetings on March 23 and April 13, commissioners discussed at length the possibility of increasing their salaries, which would need to be approved by Lighthouse Point residents in a referendum vote. Currently, commissioners receive a salary of $150 a month, or $1,800 a year, for their services. According to city documents, this amount was established in 1974.

City administration, at the request of Commission Vice President Sandy Johnson, prepared a survey of salaries for elected officials in other municipalities in Broward County. According to the survey, the salary of Lighthouse Point city commissioners is much less than what elected officials earn in municipalities of similar size.

For example, commissioners in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea earn $12,410 a year and commissioners in Wilton Manors earn $9,750 a year.

"It’s time for fairness," said Johnson.

Based on the inflation rate, the $150 per month salary for Lighthouse Point city commissioners in 1974 is equivalent to about $800 per month today.

Commissioner Michael Long recommended that a restructuring of the compensation scale be brought before the voters to include

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some type of cost-of-living increase.

At the March 23 meeting, a motion to bring a salary increase to the public on the March 2022 ballot was made by Johnson. The motion failed for lack of a second.

After further discussion, Commissioner Earl Maucker made a motion to bring forward a $400 monthly stipend for transportation and technology expenses for both city commissioners and the mayor, which would not require a referendum vote. The suggested benefit would have an annual financial impact to the city of $28,000.

city commission meeting, because she thought the stipend should be called a salary raise and not an expense benefit.

Maucker said he also had mixed feelings about the proposed stipend.

"I've wrestled with it and wrestled with it, and frankly, I'm not comfortable with it. I think it's too much," said Maucker. "I'm OK with the process of doing something with benefits rather than the salary that would go before the residents, but I'm not comfortable with the amount that we've put down as a benefit. I know I don't spend that much money on phones

“If the ‘why’ is because other cities pay their electeds more, I respectfully don’t think that’s a good reason. If the ‘why’ is because there is a concern about attracting people to run for elected positions, I believe that is a more valid reason to redress compensation in general.” — Commissioner Jason Joffe Commissioner Jason Joffe said he thought the amount of the stipend was too much, and cast the only 'no' vote.

The suggested stipend was brought to the city commission as a resolution at the April 13 meeting.

Johnson said she had "very mixed feelings" and "felt very uncomfortable” with the $400 stipend after she left the previous

and a computer that I wouldn't be spending anyway."

Joffe questioned the reason behind the stipend.

"If the 'why' is because other cities pay their electeds more, I respectfully don't think that's a good reason," said Joffe. "If the 'why' is because there is a concern about attracting people to run for elected positions, I believe that is a >>>

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City Commissioners Grapple with Seeking a Salary Increase <<< more valid reason to redress compensation in general."

However, Joffe said he thinks there will always be people to step up and serve the city, and he wants people running for the office of commissioner and mayor who are not doing it for the money.

"I think we should keep things the way they are," said Joffe.

Long said that being a commissioner is something that takes valuable time, and people should be paid for their time.

He thought $400 was too much for a stipend, but the commission needed to have "that very awkward conversation," if not now, in the future, "about the value of our time."

"We’re afraid to give ourselves a raise," said Long. "We're afraid to do it."

Long added: "Somewhere down the road for our future commission,

He said he would rather go to the voters and "educate them on why we're doing this," just like the bond issue that voters approved in 2018.

"It's not greed," said Van Buskirk.

"If they vote it down, they vote it down, and I can walk away with my head held high."

Johnson agreed that, "if we decide to go forward, we should call it a salary increase, and we should go to our voters. If they think it's a terrible idea, then so be it."

Johnson added that “if we're reasonable and we explain” that the salary should be adjusted to reflect “the value of our time, I think that our citizens will listen."

Joffe said, "the timing of this is important."

"We're coming off COVID. The world isn't exactly bustling right now," said Joffe. "I still have a hard time putting this issue to the voters,

“Part of the problem that we all struggle with is that when people hear us asking for a raise, it sounds self-centered.”

— Commission President Kyle Van Buskirk. we need to make sure that they're properly compensated for the parttime job that this is."

Commission President Kyle Van Buskirk said he was not in favor of augmenting the commissioners' salary through a stipend. He said the issue needed to be taken to the voters to have them make the decision.

"Part of the problem that we all struggle with is that when people hear us asking for a raise, it sounds self-centered," said Van Buskirk.

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particularly in light of the way the world is right now."

Maucker said "I applaud this conversation. It’s been healthy," but he concurred that "timing is everything."

"I am not prepared to go to our residents now and ask for a salary increase after getting a bond issue passed," said Maucker. "While I think the discussion is good and probably ought to take place again, I'm not eager to put it on the agenda for a March election."

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"There's never going to be a good time for this conversation," said Long. "Let's not be afraid as a commission to have the discussion, to bring it to voters, put the case out there and let them decide. It's going to keep coming up in this generation, the next generation and the next generation, so let's maybe consider fixing it for everybody else."

Johnson noted that the city tries to keep the salaries of the fire department, police department, library and public works competitive with other municipalities in the county.

"Why do we stop at the city commissioners when we're competitive with all the other people in our city?" asked Johnson. "I just don't see the reasoning of why we're exempt from that."

Long made a motion to table the resolution for the $400 stipend for transportation and technology expenses until the commission decides to bring it back. Joffe seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously.

Immediately after, Johnson made a motion to have city administration come up with a range of salaries, based on cities of similar size, to discuss at the first city commission meeting in June, before the budget workshop, and consider taking a request for a salary increase to the voters in March 2022.

The motion was not seconded, and failed. There was no further discussion of the issue.

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City Beat BY MARIE PULEO

Police Department Gets New Pickup Truck with Donation from Dr. James C. Acheson The Lighthouse Point Police Department just got a much-needed special purpose vehicle that will be used as a mobile command post for special operations and for deploying police resources during critical events.

The purchase of a silver 2021 Ford F250 pickup truck outfitted with emergency equipment was made possible through the financial support of Lighthouse Point resident Dr. James C. Acheson.

“This is the first pickup truck in our fleet,” said Licata. “We’ve talked about getting one for a long time, as we have had a number of needs.”

The police department has a regular replacement schedule for its daily patrol vehicles, and did not have an opportunity to obtain a pickup truck until Acheson provided the grant funding, said Licata.

The new Ford pickup truck will be used for transporting the police vessel, digital message board and

Through the James C. Acheson Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward, Acheson donated a total of $41,500 for the purchase of the vehicle last December.

“I’m excited to have it in our fleet,” said Lighthouse Point Police Chief Ross Licata.

The new vehicle was ordered from the factory and built to meet the police department’s specifications. It arrived last month, and after it was striped, was ready to deploy.

speed display trailers, as well as evidence and property from incident scenes to the police department and Broward County Crime Lab. It will also be used to deploy barricades needed for late-night traffic accidents, road closures and crime scenes.

During hurricane and natural disaster response, the pickup truck will help officers access areas that traditional police vehicles may not have the clearance or capability to

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ABOVE Lighthouse Point Police Chief Ross Licata with Dr. James C. Acheson with the department’s new pickup truck.

reach. The new vehicle will also be able to transport police equipment to and from the police academy for law enforcement training and during special city events.

Acheson, who has lived in Lighthouse Point for nearly 30 years, has helped fund other items for the city's first responders, including a state-of-the-art Stryker stretcher and patient loading system that was installed in one of the fire department's rescue trucks in 2018, and an advanced life support training manikin purchased in 2016. Before that, Acheson donated a Life Pak 15, a portable EKG monitor and defibrillator.

In 2019, a monetary gift from Acheson provided the fire department with state-ofthe-art fire hoods and other firefighting gear, as well as a computer software upgrade to digitize its process for fire inspections and pre-fire planning of all businesses in the city.

Also in 2019, Acheson contributed $35,000 toward a project at Frank McDonough Park that transformed two racquetball courts into an outdoor adult fitness area.

Installation of the new fitness equipment was completed last summer.

“Dr. Acheson has been an outstanding community partner to the City of Lighthouse Point,” said Licata. “The city and staff members are extremely grateful for his friendship, continued support, and remarkable generosity through the James C. Acheson Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward.” Y

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City Beat BY MARIE PULEO

Lighthouse Point Firefighters Help Family Displaced by Kitchen Fire The Lighthouse Point Fire Department responded to a kitchen fire in March that left a family of three displaced from their onebedroom apartment on NE 19th Terrace. The firefighters put out the fire, but their help didn’t end there.

On the evening of the fire, Luana Ballouta was preparing a small surprise celebration for her husband Diego’s 40th birthday when he got home from work, said firefighter Mike Brown.

Luana started to make dinner, then stepped out for a moment to throw away the trash. During that time, her two-year-old daughter Isadora, who was inside the apartment, locked the front door. Luana didn’t have a key to get back in.

As Luana was trying to find a way to enter the apartment, she peered through the glass door and saw flames in the kitchen area. She went around to a side window, broke it open, and was able to pull her daughter out before she inhaled any smoke.

“That was remarkable in its own right,” said Brown. “Luckily no one was injured.”

When the firefighters arrived, they broke open the door and put out the fire, but the smoke, fire and water had caused significant damage, making the residence unlivable. The family lost a large number of their possessions.

“Once we cleared out the smoke, we could see a cake and a small tray of food on the dining room table,” said Brown. “Here they were thinking they were going to be home celebrating a little birthday party, and two hours later, they don’t have a home.”

The Red Cross was notified, but

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the family chose to stay with friends until they were able to find a new place to live. Soon after, the family moved into a two-bedroom apartment, allowing Isadora to have her own room.

Brown said structure fires that displace residents don’t happen very often in Lighthouse Point.

“These kinds of fires only happen about once a year, or less,” said Brown.

Brown, who is president of the Lighthouse Point Firefighters Benevolent, reached out to Luana to see if there was anything the family needed. Luana said they could use help setting up Isadora's room, including finishing her bed and decorating with unicorns, Isadora’s favorite.

Brown and other firefighters' benevolent members went to the family's new home to deliver a box spring, bedding, and decorations for Isadora's room. They also brought clothing, stuffed animals and a gift card that was used to buy Isadora a bike.

The benevolent also offered to assist Luana and her husband Diego with any of their needs, but they said family and friends had helped them to replace items lost in the fire, and their main focus was on their daughter.

The Lighthouse Point Firefighters Benevolent is a nonprofit organization set up through the

ABOVE Lighthouse Point Firefighters with Isadora Photo courtesy of KelleyRae Photography

firefighters’ union. Every Lighthouse Point firefighter is a member of the benevolent, and contributes a certain amount to the benevolent from each paycheck. The benevolent is also funded through donations and money raised through various activities.

With that money, the benevolent can do things to give back to the community, said Brown.

“Due to the nature of our job, the benevolent has the opportunity to recognize and assist with needs in the community that others might not be aware of,” said Brown.

“I don’t have words to express my gratitude for the support my family and I received from the Lighthouse Point firefighters,” said Luana, who works at the Education Station Preschool in the Beacon Light shopping center, which Isadora attends. “I pray every day that God blesses them.”

For more information about the Lighthouse Point Firefighters Benevolent, visit lhpffbenevolent. com. Y

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City Beat BYThe MARIE PULEO Garden Lady Says…

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Lighthouse Point’s Police Fleet Gets a New Look Last month, the Lighthouse Point

The holiday season is in high gear, and for many families in some cities) because they grow too tall, and are Police Department rolled out three thisnewly means shopping for a Christmas tree.

When I was a susceptible to lightening strikes and hurricane damage. purchased Ford Explorer child, I used to and get avery Please, if you own one, don’t plant it outside. They just patrol vehicles Ford sad F250 thinking about all the trees thatpickup weretruck cut,that but then learned that Christmas tree don’t belong in our Florida landscape. Fortunately, there sport the Inew farming is big business many states and considered a are some really excellent choices for those who wish to have color and striping design in of the renewable resource. a living holiday tree that can be planted into the landscape, police fleet.

The new color, called “Iconic Although that knowledge made me feel better, for some, creating a Christmas memory arboretum.

Silver,” is abe change from thewasteful. current If you are one of those it could still considered Our Florida native, Southern Red Cedar (Juniperus whitewho vehicles. people would rather choose an alternative, there are salicicola) is a great choice as is the Arizona cypress “I’ve had artificial, an interestor in changing two options: an actual living tree.

(Cupressus arizonica). Both evergreens make a striking, low the branding of our police fleet for What probably comes to mind is one of those “darling” maintenance addition to the landscape, and are great bird some time,” said Lighthouse Point attractors, both for nesting and as a food source. They grow little Norfolk Island pines being sold in many chain stores.

Police Chief Ross Licata. “I wanted to around 25 feet, prefer full sun and are drought tolerant.

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New Waterfront Restaurant Planned for Taha Marine Property is Making Progress A new waterfront restaurant that will be located along the Intracoastal, at the northeast corner of the Atlantic Boulevard Bridge, is continuing to make its way through the city’s approval process.

The owners of Taha Marine Center are transforming an existing 2,460-square-foot commercial building into an oyster bar and fresh seafood restaurant. A new 2,800-square-foot covered outdoor dining area with a freestanding bar will be added. The Taha Marine boat fuel dock that has been in service for over 50 years will remain.

The tropical, Old Florida building design and lush landscaping plans were met with approval by the Architectural Appearance Committee in May. The restaurant building may include an exterior mural similar to the artwork on the Atlantic Boulevard Bridge.

A 421-square-foot restroom building will be added to the south end of the restaurant building.

The owners of Taha Marine Center also own the 11,622-squarefoot retail building located at 3157-3231 E. Atlantic Boulevard, just east of the marine center.

There are plans to carry out exterior renovations to the retail establishment, which will tie in the colors of the restaurant building. Y

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Mexican Restaurant at Pompano Beach Fishing Village Is Moving Forward Baresco, a Mexican restaurant planned for a currently vacant parcel in the Pompano Beach Fishing Village, continues to make progress as it goes through the Pompano’s approval process. The restaurant will be located at 250 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., west of the pier.

Baresco is being developed by Brimstone Restaurant Group, which opened the Beach House restaurant, just across the street, in 2018.

Andy Fox, operating partner of Brimstone Restaurant Group, expects the restaurant to open in August 2022, Baresco will occupy a one-story building with roughly 6,700 square feet of interior space (200 seats) and a 2,957-square-foot covered patio (about 150 seats). The interior space includes a 40-seat private dining room that would be used for parties and other events, or for normal business if no private function is planned. There will be two full bars — one inside, one outside. The outside will have a small fireplace.

The restaurant will be open for

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Baresco “won’t be a traditional Mexican restaurant,” said Fox. The scratch-made kitchen will feature fresh fish and seafood with a Mexican flair. The menu will also feature tacos, pizzas, quesadillas, fajitas and fresh-made guacamole.

The plan is to have about 10 beers and seven wines on tap. Margaritas made with freshly-squeezed juices would also be on tap.

BELOW Renderings of the Mexican restaurant planned for the Pompano Beach Fishing Village

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The patio will be at the south end of the restaurant, with a straight view of the ocean.

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What inspired Steve Jobs to build Apple? How did Howard Schultz make Starbucks the powerhouse it is today? What led Phil Knight to make Nike the leader in athletic footwear?

We are all driven by six human needs. Of the six, we all have two that are dominant, and they cause us to act in specific ways.

With that said, we must meet all six to be happy and feel good.

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What are the Six Human Needs?

1. Certainty We all need to feel certain, secure and safe. For some, that is having a home and money in the bank. For some, that is knowing they will always have the love and support of family and friends.

Having a certain job with a set income coming in can give someone that feeling of security.

Depending on what part of the country you live in, having a fence around your yard or a security system can provide a sense of safety. However, if we have too much certainty and know what will happen all day, every day, with no surprises or variety, it leads to another emotion. That emotion is boredom. >>>

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Surprise parties, unexpected date nights, and gifts can be welcome additions to a person’s day.

Sometimes uncertainty comes in the form of pandemics, bankruptcies and illnesses. We don't like those surprises, but it does give us a chance to learn, grow and overcome!

As Tony Robbins says, “It’s not a matter of your resources; it is your resourcefulness that counts.”

3. Significance We all want to feel special and important. Significance is what drives people to build companies, win championships, and write best-selling books.

Many salespeople are driven to be number one in their company or territory. It makes them feel alive!

4. Connection and Love Human beings all want some degree of love and connection. This could be enjoying the love of your spouse, family and friends. Longterm friendships are another source of love. Many people go to church or the dojo to connect with other people in the community.

5—Growth We all want to feel a sense of progress and growth in our life. Accomplishments such as earning a new rank in the martial arts, a job promotion or hitting a higher fitness level can all fulfill our need for progress. Progress can be as simple as saving a certain amount of money or moving into a newer or bigger house. We all want to grow!

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Right here in Broward County, local Kiwanis groups raise money, collect donations, and get them in the hands of kids in need. Whenever I attend a meeting or an event for Kiwanis, I feel alive and joyful because we are doing work that improves others' lives.

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Legal Matters

Revocable Living Trusts WHY THEY ARE IMPORTANT FOR OUT OF STATE PROPERTY

BY MARTIN ZEVIN, ATTORNEY MANY OF MY SNOWBIRD CLIENTS OWN A HOME IN FLORIDA AND ANOTHER STATE. SOME OF THEM HAVE THEIR HOMESTEAD IN FLORIDA; OTHERS DECLARE THEIR LEGAL RESIDENCE IN ANOTHER STATE. In either case, a revocable living trust is instrumental in avoiding probate in both states. If you are a Florida resident, you can own your homestead property via a revocable living trust without losing your homestead exemption. In addition, you are eliminating the need for probate when you pass away. You can also transfer real estate owned in any other state to your Florida trust. Generally, a Florida lawyer will prepare the revocable living trust and quitclaim Deed to transfer the Florida property into the trust. If you are a Florida resident, the lawyer will also prepare a

new Florida last will and testament called a pourover will. This provides for the transfer to your trust upon your death of any other assets not in the trust or which do not have beneficiaries already designated. It is a security blanket to cover any assets payable to your estate. For example, if you were killed in a car accident due to the negligence of another driver, your personal representative would be able to settle your estate's claim and "pourover" the proceeds into your trust.

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If you are not a Florida resident, you can still create a revocable living trust and execute a quit claim deed to put your Florida property into the trust. Your last will and testament will be done by a lawyer in the state where you have your legal residence. In addition, that lawyer can prepare a deed to transfer the out-of-state property into the Florida trust. You can also do the trust in the other state and transfer your Florida property to that trust.

For Canadian citizens, there are possible tax aspects to be considered before you create a Florida trust. These should be discussed with your Canadian accountant or tax attorney. In general, you will have to weigh the tax consequences versus the money and time that your heirs would save by avoiding probate in Florida.

Another favorable factor in creating a revocable living trust is that you can always amend the trust without changing the deed.

In addition, once you create the trust, you can always buy new properties in any state in the name of the trust.

The revocable living trust is recommended by most lawyers over a deed which includes names of other persons, either as joint tenants, tenants in common or a life estate deed. Once another person's name is on a deed, there are potential risks to you and your property. These include the possibility that the other person may undergo a divorce, bankruptcy, have a judgment against that person, or die before you or with you in a common accident. It may also affect your homestead exemption. All of these risks should be discussed with your attorney before deciding to put someone else's name on your deed. By contrast, the revocable living trust eliminates those risks, since no other name is on the deed. You simply transfer it from yourself to yourself as trustee of your trust. Y This article covers only some basics regarding revocable living trusts and deeds. For more information Martin Zevin is available to discuss wills, trusts, estates, probate and is available for free consultation regarding personal injury claims or car insurance coverage. For more information call 954-569-4878 or visit martinzevinpa.com.

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Get Psyched

The Residual Covid Effect

BY JILL SELBACH

EVERYONE IS EXPERIENCING COVID-19 FATIGUE. HOWEVER, I COULD NOT HELP BUT WRITE ABOUT THE EFFECT this pandemic has on young people and education. Developmentally, young people need socialization, independence from parents and connection with others their age. In my practice, I hear concerns from kids and teens that are not the norm. They are thinking about serious issues, and some have a very pessimistic view of the world's future and their own future. I see nihilistic thinking for reasons that are very different than I saw in the past.

Milestones are have been missed for all age groups. School is for social, emotional and academic development. Online learning has posed many difficulties for children and parents from kindergarten to graduate school. Students are not gaining the knowledge that they did in years past. Unfortunately, I believe we will pay the price in the following years. An August 2020 Washington Post article by Alice Kuo and Casey Nagel cited that kids not regularly attending school has led to one out of every three elementary students losing skills in reading and writing.

Aside from the meager academic gains, many students are also suffering socially.

According to the Sun Sentinel, South Florida public schools have experienced difficulty tracking attendance for remote learners.

The highest absenteeism seems to be at the high school level. Even with schools open, the number of students who have chosen to return is low, especially at the high school level. My husband is a Broward County public high school teacher, and this year he averages about six kids attending in person in each of his six math classes. His observation is that kids are not learning online, "It's a disaster." In his almost 30 years of teaching, he has never seen such a lack of gains in math skills over a school year.

Kids are ever-growing, and the isolation they have experienced, parental stress, lack of exercise, and increased screen time has

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taken a toll on the natural milestones that occur at certain stages of life. For instance, preschoolers learn to explore the world at a distance from their caregivers, school-aged kids build confidence by mastering educational concepts, and adolescents develop their sense of personal identity and interpersonal skills. These crucial skills are hard to achieve sitting in front of a computer screen.

Excessive screen time and isolation were already a challenge before Covid-19, and now it's an even more significant problem.

Kids are more anxious and depressed thinking about serious issues instead of what game they will play, their outfit, or the new relationship they will pursue. Many psychologists cannot keep up with the demand, myself being one of them.

It is important to address issues if you see symptoms, especially if your child asks for help. Symptoms may be nervousness, an increase or decrease in sleep or appetite, declining to see friends when there is an opportunity, lack of enjoyment of something they used to enjoy and less communication with family.

The public school district does have free counseling services that are open to all residents regardless of where your child attends school. There are also counseling services offered free to university students at their schools. Y Dr. Jill Selbach is a licensed clinical psychologist. For more information visit drjillselbach.com or call 954-618-8412.

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Tidbits & Trivia

Important Stories You May Have Missed

BY JAMES TERLIZZI

BETWEEN DODGING THE COVID VIRUS AND RE-ARRANGING MY SOCK DRAWER, I HAVE NEGLECTED TO COMMENT ON SEVERAL THINGS THAT NEED TO BE DISCUSSED. For example, an ancient Chinese bowl sold at auction for $400,000. ( Not surprisingly, the winning bidder was from California.) I didn't think to much of it until I found the simple gray bowl's doppelganger in Pet Supermarket. It cost $9.95, including a monogram.

Another piece of “art” sold for less than a third of the bowl’s price, but to me, it was the rip-off of the century. A Miami couple paid $120,000 for a banana affixed to the wall with duct tape. I kid you not.

This exhibit was the talk of the Art Basel Miami show.

I am trying to locate that couple. I wish to sell them my latest work: a kumquat attached to toaster tongs with a cable staple for a mere $65,000.

If one believes in reincarnation, you could do worse than coming back as a dairy cow in central Indiana. The bovines sleep on water beds, eat nutritionistcrafted meals, listen to soothing classical music and enjoy robotic back-scratching sessions. (All true, and it does increase milk production.)

Workers on the milking floor are not permitted to discuss politics. It seems to agitate the animals. Cows don't like to hear "bull."

The popular board game Monopoly has joined the cashless society revolution. In a new version, Monopoly Ultimate Banking, there is no play money. Players use a credit card reader and pay with bank cards.

With bail bond, a thing of the past in many cities, the "Get Out of

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Jail Free” card was way ahead of its time.

There is a campaign afoot to remove the “r” from February. No one pronounces it anyway.

A new book for job seekers offers advice on how to prepare for a job interview. It also lists certain “tells” that your session is not going well.

For example, you know you’re in trouble if the interviewer is simultaneously reading Playboy, asks if you get your clothes from Good Will, or tells you "your resume' sucks."

Researchers have determined that a common technique for training animals called operant learning—or clicker training—can be used to make better surgeons.

Doctors learned to use their tools with confidence and calmness. They also learned to obey the commands: "sit," "stay" and "give me your paw."

Researcher Silvano Gallus found that pizza is good for you—at least pizza made and consumed in Italy. Many of the ingredients are associated with the Mediterranean diet, which has known health benefits. Just hold the pepperoni.

Germophobes should avoid Romanian money, according to scientist Andreas Voss. It seems that three types of drug-resistant bacteria cling longest to that country's currency due to a polymer fiber used to discourage counterfeiting.

Be grateful you read this column as you will not get the following advice from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) or the World Health Organization (WHO): To be on the safe side, buy your pizza in Italy, but don’t pay for it with Romanian money. Y

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Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables. Stir the flour into the vegetables and cook, constantly stirring for about 5 minutes.

Add in the stock and the diced tomatoes. Cook until everything is warmed through, about 5 minutes. Add the oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the sliced sausage if using.

Bring to a boil, and cook until the mixture starts to thicken, about 2 minutes.

Reduce the heat to medium and add the shrimp on top. Let the shrimp float on top for about two minutes and then flip them. Cook the shrimp until they are opaque and pink. Remove from the heat and stir the shrimp into the sauce. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Serve over white rice and garnish with sliced scallions. Serve with hot sauce for those who like it hot!

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Getting Serious About Refreshing Zesty Italian Pinot Grigio

BY DAVID EHRENFRIED

FOR MY MONEY, QUALITY ITALIAN PINOT GRIGIO IS AMONG THE MOST PLEASANT, REFRESHING, AND ACCESSIBLE WHITE WINES FOR SUMMER ENJOYMENT. These dry, straw yellow-colored wines are crisp and zesty, light but full flavored. They balance juicy acidity with a mixture of fruit tastes and modest alcohol content that’s sure to quench your thirst on a warm summer evening. Their aromas and flavors can include various combinations of lemon, peach, apricot, apple, pear, or melon. Often, too, they’ll have a touch of almond nuttiness, honey, or ginger and occasionally some prickly effervescence or hint of saline. These, among other characteristics, make good Italian Pinot Grigio perfect for seafood, grilled chicken, light pasta dishes, salads, lunchtime sandwiches, or especially relaxing with friends.

Recently I tasted a number of Pinot Grigio wines from notable and respected producers in Tre-Venezie, the area

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in Italy’s northeast corner that’s home to Italy’s best Pinot Grigio. They did not disappoint, and happily all were also terrific values, costing between $10 and $25 at retail.

It’s understandable if you’re wary of my enthusiasm for Pinot Grigio. Pinot Grigio has earned a reputation as being cheap, thin, bland, and uninteresting.

Unfortunately, that’s partly true. Also called Pinot Gris in France and other countries, Pinot Grigio is massproduced in many countries in huge quantities from lesser quality grapes. These “manufactured” wines cater to businesses and consumers seeking low cost, approachable dry white wines that are light, fruity, a tad sweet, but pleasant. They show up among the least expensive wines on wine lists at thousands of restaurants and bars. And these same or similar wines are available in standard 750 ML bottles at your local wine store or supermarket for roughly the price of a glass of the cheap stuff in a restaurant. For bigger savings or >>>

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<<< convenience, some of these wines also are sold in 1.5 liter bottles, as boxed wines, and even in pop-top cans. We see these Pinot Grigios in coolers along with beer and soda for backyard parties and other occasions. Ironically, mass production is a part of Pinot Grigio’s great commercial success. It’s one of the most widely sold white wines in the United States, second only to Chardonnay.

The Serious Side of Pinot Grigio…or is it Pinot Gris?

There is a serious side to Pinot Grigio wine, however, where quality, skill, and finesse are major considerations along with value. Growers and winemakers in northeastern Italy, in France’s Alsace region, in Oregon, and in a several other wine regions around the world are crafting distinctive, sophisticated, and delicious versions of this wine, usually building on centuries-old traditions.

Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio—they’re one and the same grape—is a genetic variant of the red wine grape Pinot Noir. Both are believed to have originated in Burgundy, France. Pinot Gris didn’t grow well in Burgundy, and the vines eventually were brought to France’s Alsace region, Germany, Hungary, and Italy, where they thrived. In the last 50-100 years, vintners planted the vines in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.

Though Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio grapes are used mainly for making white wines, their skins actually are greyish purple or pink. “Gris” (pronounced GREE) is French for grey, and “grigio” is grey in Italian. “Pinot” derives from the French word for pine, pin, an allusion to the pinecone shape of Pinot Gris’ as well as Pinot Noir’s grape clusters.

The wines are usually yellow, because during the winemaking process the green-yellow Pinot Gris grape pulp and juice have no significant contact with the grape skins and their pigments that would turn the wine pink or red.

Over many years two dry styles emerged for making these wines.

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have tended to follow the French Pinot Gris tradition, as have their counterparts in New Zealand, and usually label their wines Pinot Gris in deference to this style. The Alsatians also perfected complex, racy, liquid candy-like Pinot Gris wines that are expensive after-dinner drinks treasured by many wine connoisseurs.

The dry Pinot Grigio wine style that evolved in Italy is typically leaner with brighter acidity, less alcohol, more minerality, and subtler fruit flavors. Italian growers achieved this by harvesting grapes before they ripened too fully or got to sweet. This enhanced the acidity and tanginess of the wine, but it may also have been done for practical reasons. Many Pinot Grigio vineyards are near the high Tyrolean Alps and Dolomite mountains where picking grapes early may have been done to avoid losing grapes to fall freezes. Whatever the reasons, the zesty, punchy, wake-up Italian style for Pinot Grigio is well established, yielding wines that are as delicious as they are successful.

Tasting Italian Pinot Grigio at its Best The wines I tasted were all from The Tre-Venezie (Three Venices) area, where over 75% of Italian Pinot Grigio wines are made. The area comprises three wine regions that together extend from the Adriatic coast near Venice north to Italy’s Alpine border with Austria and west to Italy’s border with Slovenia. The Trentino-Alto Adige region is in the northwest; Friuli-Venezia Giulia is in the east; and The Veneto is in the southwest. The Trentino-Alto Adige region is especially notable, since it centers on the Adige River valley

that flows south through the picturesque foothills of the Tyrol ALPS AND DALMATIAN OR DOLOMITE MOUNTAINS. The

scenery, particularly in sight of the Dolomites’ high peaks, is spectacular. These high, craggy mountains rise straight up in places like massive gothic cathedral spires.

Alto Adige’s best Pinot Grigio wines are crisp and racy and generally made from grapes grown at higher elevations.

The Fiuli region is also quite hilly but warmer and produces some of Italy’s most notable white wines.

The Pinot Grigios tend to be fuller and rounder but still crisp and refreshing.

Veneto Pinot Grigios tend to lighter and less bold with some creaminess, not unlike the Soave wines grown in the same region. In all three regions Pinot Grigio is usually aged in steel thanks and rarely oaked. A few are, but they’re richer and more costly. Pinot Grigio, by the way, is just one of many excellent white and red wines produced in this area. The Veneto, for example, is famous for the rich red wine Amarone della Valpolicella, as

well as Soave. Superb Gewuerztraminer wines are made in Alto Adige, and Friuli produces many of Italy’s finest white wines, such as Friuliano and complex Chardonnay, and the unique red wine Shiopettino.

I highly recommend shopping for the Pinot Grigio wines made in the Alto Adige and Friuli regions.

Most of the prominent Pinot Grigio vineyard and winemakers are located in these regions. Of the eight wines I tasted for this column, only one was made in the Veneto. This one, made by Zenato, a large and successful producer of Amarone and Veneto wines, was pleasant enough, but I found it too laid back. All the others were all dynamic, nicely balanced wines with lovely aromas, bright, vivid flavors, and refreshing acidity and texture. Many were my favorites: Elena Walch (one of the world’s most respected woman vintners), Abbazia di Novacella (owned by a Monastery since the 12th century), Tiefenbrunner, Jermann (consistently outstanding producer), and Livio Felluga (one of the patriarchs of Friulian wine). The exception was a very inexpensive wine made by a less well-known producer, Giuliani Rosati, that lacked the punch, zip, and fruit of the other wines. Y

Tasting Pinot Grigio Here’s synopsis of my tasting notes. In addition to these wines, look for these producers: Attems, Lageder, Poggiobella, Romans, Rozazza, Schiopetto, Terlano, Tramin, and Tunella, and Zemmer.

2019 JERMANN PINOT GRIGIO FIULI DOC ($20-25) 13% ABV: Gorgeous with beautiful aromas and sips tasting of lemony crisp apple-pear compote. Great balance of fruit and refreshing acidity.

2019 ABBAZIA DI NOVACELLA PINOT GRIGIO ALTO ADIGE VALLE ISARCO DOC ($18-26) 13% ABV. A very pretty, full-bodied

2019 ELENA WALCH PINOT GRIGIO ALTO ADIGE DOC

2018 LIVIO FELLUGA PINOT GRIGIO COLLIO DOC, FRIULI

2019 TIEFENBRUNNER PINOT GRIGIO VIGNETTI DELLE DOLOMITI ALTO ADIGE DOC ($14-18) 12.5% ABV: Appetizing

wine with lovely aromas of lemon, apple, melon and tree blossoms. Both prickly and creamy with apple, peach, melon and citrus flavors. A spine of zesty acidity but easy-going.

($19-25) 13% ABV: Full-bodied with round, creamy, almost honeyed texture. Tasty mixture of peach, melon and apricot flavors with a streak of orange. Different but delicious.

2019 TENUTA J. HOFFSTÄTTER PINOT GRIGIO DOLOMITI ALTO ADIGE DOC ($17-21), 13.5% ABV: Deliciously tangy with

an unusual flavor profile. Vivid apple, Meyer lemon, orange blossoms, lychee and other tropical fruit. I thought a bit like Gewürtztraminer. Crisp, perky, and very appetizing.

($14-16) 13% ABV: Bright and precise with well-defined apple, lemon, pear, and melon flavors. Some nuttiness and minerality. All in balance. Thoroughly delightful and terrific value.

green apple, honey, melon, pear, and ginger with a long finish. Fresh and lively with perky acidity. Great for sipping in hot weather.

2019 ZENATO PINOT GRIGIO, DELLA VENEZIE DOC ($10-

16) 12.5% ABV: Soft and understated. Lemon, peach, pear, almond and saline flavors with some creaminess. Not so precise but there’s acidic zip. Pleasant.

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The shallow protected waters adjacent to the Hillsboro Inlet Park are in the process of becoming the site of an interactive underwater marine park called Wahoo Bay. Its purpose is to raise awareness, especially among youth, of the importance of keeping oceans and reefs healthy and thriving in an entertaining, educational way.

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The Wahoo Bay project involves creating marine life habitat inside a half-acre area of the Hillsboro Inlet, along the southerly seawall of the Hillsboro Inlet Park. In this area, snorkelers will be able to explore and learn about the marine environment.

Shipwreck Park, a not-for-profit organization, is behind the Wahoo Bay project, working in collaboration with the City of Pompano Beach, Broward County and several educational institutions.

The City owns the Hillsboro Inlet Park and acquired the submerged lands where Wahoo Bay will be located in December 2019.

“We are establishing a mini-marine sanctuary right in Pompano, in northern Broward County,” said Rob Wyre,

chairman of Shipwreck Park. “There are no other projects of this type in the area.”

According to its mission statement, Shipwreck Park is dedicated to the creation of an underwater park system establishing artificial reefs, and using public art to raise awareness of the need to preserve and conserve the natural coral reef system.

Shipwreck Park sank two vessels off the coast of Pompano Beach — the Lady Luck tanker in 2016 and the Okinawa, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers tugboat, in 2017 — to create an artificial reef system.

Wahoo Bay “is really the education component of our mission,” said Wyre.

The idea for the project originated in 2017 as a result of a strategic planning

We came to the conclusion that one of the best things we could do moving forward would be to concentrate on education and raising the awareness of the general public about the importance of artificial reefs, natural reefs and what’s going on in our world in terms of sea rise and resiliency.

— Rob Wyre, chairman of Shipwreck Park

session that was held after the sinking of the Lady Luck, said Wyre.

“We realized that deploying artificial reefs was good for the environment,” said Wyre. “It attracted a lot of attention, but it was really only visible to divers and fishermen.”

“We came to the conclusion that one of the best things we could do moving forward would be to concentrate on education and raising the awareness of the general public about the importance of artificial reefs, natural reefs and what’s going on in our world in terms of sea rise and resiliency,” said Wyre.

Wahoo Bay will have a particular focus on educating youth “because they are the ones that are inheriting this world,” said Wyre. The marine park will be a place where students can come on scheduled field trips to have an underwater educational experience.

The target group is students in grades K-12.

“We want to get them involved at an early age to make sure they understand how important the underwater habitat is to our everyday life, from the reef system to our shorelines, to the mangroves that create a first line of resiliency,” said Tom DiGiorgio, chairman of the Economic Development Council of Pompano Beach, and a board member of Shipwreck Park.

Creation of the marine park includes installation of an innovative modular shoreline protection system, called SEAHIVE, which was developed by the University of Miami.

The plan for SEAHIVE at Wahoo Bay is to construct six, 20-foot-long modules in

the water along the existing seawall. Each module would consist of 36 perforated hexagonal tubes, with mangroves planted on top, providing an eco-friendly environment for marine life. The SEAHIVE will also protect infrastructure and the environment from flooding, erosion and impact from waves.. The SEAHIVE elements, made with seawater concrete and non-corrosive reinforcements, allow water flow under surging or breaking

waves, dissipating the wave energy within the elements.

The SEAHIVE at Wahoo Bay will be one of the University of Miami’s first applications of the system.

Experts from the University of Miami will help with the planting of the mangroves in the SEAHIVE, and will study their performance.

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We want to get them involved at an early age to make sure they understand how important the underwater habitat is to our everyday life, from the reef system to our shorelines, to the mangroves that create a first line of resiliency.

— Tom DiGiorgio, chairman of the Economic Development Council of Pompano Beach estuarine environment in South Florida and will play an ecological role in the establishment of a fish nursery at Wahoo Bay. “Very few folks can dive deeper than 70 feet, or even down to 120 feet where Lady Luck is,” said DiGiorgio. “We thought it was important to create a shallow-water experience, and the Hillsboro Inlet seemed like a perfect spot for us to do that.”

In March, the City of Pompano Beach enacted an ordinance establishing the site of the Wahoo Bay project as a swim-

roughly 12 feet at its highest, with a few spots further out that run a bit deeper.

Within the boundary of Wahoo Bay is a patch of Johnson’s seagrass, an endangered marine plant species. This seagrass is now protected from further disturbance by jet skis, props and anchors with the enactment of the swim-only ordinance.

To make certain that Wahoo Bay is a safe area to swim, studies were conducted related to the currents, and the results were favorable, said Wyre.

only area. No jet skis, motorized boat traffic or anchoring will be allowed, to ensure protection of marine habitat and a safe public snorkel zone, which will be delineated by water marker buoys.

The depth of the water in the swimonly area is six feet at its lowest point and

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RAISING AWARENESS THROUGH UNDERWATER ART The Wahoo Bay project includes plans to deploy a number of artificial reef modules, possibly 14, which measure two feet to four feet in diameter.

These reef modules will be pieces of underwater public art that are “very unique in structure” and “will be fun to take your picture with,” said DiGiorgio.

“Public art is always a big part of what we do to raise awareness,” said DiGiorgio.

The reef modules will be designed in a way that encourages coral growth and marine life habitat.

In addition, underwater public art will be attached to the six SEAHIVE components.

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the water from outside the boundary of the swim area, which will be cordoned off, or from a regulated swim platform, which will be built next to the existing dock at the Hillsboro Inlet Park.

For supervised, scheduled school field trips, an age-appropriate educational curriculum will be developed so students can discuss what they see at the marine park, as well as real-world marine issues.

The hope is to build the curriculum with the help of the University of Miami and local instructors who live in Pompano Beach.

Students, teachers and families will also be able to experience Wahoo Bay virtually. The marine sanctuary will be equipped with live action underwater cameras, weather devices and water quality monitoring systems for collecting data, which will be uploaded for analysis to the Wahoo Bay website, currently under development. The data will allow changes at Wahoo Bay to be tracked over time. The website will include a marine science and educational curriculum.

HOW MUCH WILL THE PROJECT COST?

How soon construction can begin on Wahoo Bay is dependent on being able to raise the funds necessary to install the SEAHIVE and build the swim platform.

“We hope to have our permits for the swim platform and buoys this summer, but as far as a completion date, we’re not that far along yet to make that prediction,” said Wyre.

The Wahoo Bay project will be carried out in several phases. The first phase — which includes the swim platform, the SEAHIVE, the buoys to protect the swim area, and some of the data collection – is estimated to cost approximately $600,000.

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installing all the monitoring systems for long-term data collection, establishing the virtual curriculum, and, depending on the availability of funding, adding some educational components on land, such as interactive educational displays. All of this could cost roughly another $600,000.

“We have some serious fundraising to do,” said Wyre.

A VIRTUAL WORLD DESTINATION

It is hoped that once the Wahoo Bay site is developed and fully vetted, the concept of the in-water experience can be replicated in other locations throughout Florida, the country and the world.

As for the virtual content that is being created, “we hope it reaches the masses throughout the globe, not just here in Broward County, which is fantastic on its own,” said DiGiorgio.

Partnerships have already been established with the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation and the MarineLab education center in Key Largo. The two organizations will be collaborating with Wahoo Bay to deploy similar underwater data collection devices and cameras at two sites — one in the Kissimmee River, where Guy Harvey has a location, and one in the Largo Sound.

“That will give us three great data points in Florida to look at water quality

HOW TO CONTRIBUTE

Anyone who wants to participate in the creation of Wahoo Bay through a donation can go to the Wahoo Bay website (wahoobay.org). One hundred percent of the donation will go towards the project, as Shipwreck Park has no overhead costs, said DiGiorgio.

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WHERE WILL THE FUNDING COME FROM? Broward County recently obtained a $50,000 grant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on behalf of the Wahoo Bay project. The County was awarded the grant because the FWC “is very interested in seeing how the SEAHIVE system will work,” said Wyre.

On behalf of the City of Pompano Beach and Shipwreck Park, the University of Miami has applied for a $200,000 grant from the Sea Grant program, which the University of Florida administers. If the grant application is successful, the money would be used for the deployment of the SEAHIVE at the Wahoo Bay shoreline.

Other funding for the project is expected to come from private donations.

“We’re going to have to lean on the private sector to help us get this thing funded,” said Wyre, “just like we did with the deployment of

both the Lady Luck and the Okinawa.”

In addition to donations from private individuals, corporate sponsorships will be sought with companies that share Shipwreck Park’s mission of conservation through education.

There will be different levels of participation for companies, including major sponsorships for the virtual education components and the data collection components, as well as sponsorships for the underwater artwork on the SEAHIVE. Once Wahoo Bay is established, there will be ongoing expenses, such as providing life safety for the people physically visiting the park, and maintaining the underwater cameras and sampling devices.

“It’s a long-term support that’s going to be needed to continue to make Wahoo Bay successful,” said Wyre.

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THE SEAHIVE SYSTEM

The SEAHIVE is a test driven design of an efficient and cost effective shoreline protection system with adaptive features that also creates an eco-friendly environment for marine life.

The structure itself is environmentally friendly and made with seawater concrete, non corrosive rebars, and an increased structural complexity.

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• Provide structure for mangroves and other marine life on the seawall.

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LOCAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATORS TOUR AND COLLABORATE WITH THE SHIPWRECK PARK FOUNDATION/ WAHOO BAY PROJECT. and what happens to sea life when too much salt gets in the water or too little salt gets in the water,” said DiGiorgio. “We hope to have those data points up and running in the next 12 months.”

AN EFFECTIVE PUBLICPRIVATE PARTNERSHIP

DiGiorgio and Wyre highlighted the public-private partnership that has been taking place to see the Wahoo Bay project through — with the public sector being the City of Pompano Beach and Broward County, and the private sector being the not-for-profit Shipwreck Park.

“It really is a model for how public-

private should work together, and it’s been that way since Lady Luck and Okinawa,” said DiGiorgio. “These are real examples of what can happen with everybody working together and rowing the oars in the same direction."

“I think what’s driving everyone’s interest in this, as well as the desire to participate, is that this is about the environment,” said Brian Donovan, assistant city manager of the City of Pompano Beach, and a board member of Shipwreck Park. “I think everybody recognizes how this project will help balance the ecosystem in our water and will raise awareness about it.” Y

BACK ROW: Matt Raine, Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation; Cathy Christopher, Ocean First Education; Jeff Torode, Pompano Beach Water Taxi; Patxi Pastor, President, Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation; Pam Sheehan, Jane Wye, FishAngler; Rob Wyre, Chair, Shipwreck Park Foundation; Shernette Grant, Broward County School District Director of Innovative Programs; Jean McIntyre, Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce; Graham Casden, Ocean First Education; Dr. Phil Schulte, Pompano Beach Elementary School; Dr. Barry Rock, science educator FRONT ROW: Angel Rovira, Broward County Natural Resources Division; Amanda Martin, Mission Resolve Foundation; Katy O’Fallon, New River Middle School - Marine Science Magnet Program Coordinator; Mindy Westzinger, Principal, New River Middle School

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Dining OUT IN THE NORTH BROWARD BEACHES

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

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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

array of televised sports games with a game room for kids.

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Cap’s Place. SEAFOOD Lighthouse Point’s own hidden seafood joint dating back to prohibition. Take the short boat ride over to the restaurant. 2765 NE 28th Court, 954-941-0418 $$$

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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 secret.” 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 $$$

Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy gastropub fare including sandwiches, burgers, wings, salads and a huge choice of appetizers. 3128 N Federal Highway, 754-220-8932 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. 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 Raw Bar. SUSHI • SEAFOOD 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 $$-$$$ 78 pointpubs.com •

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Baja Cafe. MEXICAN A long established local favorite for an authentic Mexican dinner or just drinks. They are known for their margarita’s as well as entrées including their bandito honey bean burritos and their many taco options. You’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 • BRAZILIAN This

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

Café Med. ITALIAN Authentic Italian restaurant right on

the ocean with an Italian chef from Rome. 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 — it’s better. Try gobernador tacos: a combination of shrimp with diced poblanos, onions, tomatoes and cilantro on a crispy corn tortilla topped with melted cheese. See, we told you it’s not ordinary. 301 SE 15th Terrace, 954-570-6101 $$ Chanson at the Royal Blues Hotel. SEAFOOD • SEASONAL

Chanson offers fine dining with an ocean view. 45 NE 21st Ave., 954-857-2929. $$$$

Deer Creek Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy the club atmosphere with gorgeous views of the plush gardens and waterfall. The restaurant offers daily lunch and dinner specials, a Sunday breakfast buffet and covered patio dining so you can dine al fresco. 2801 Deer Creek Country Club Blvd., 954-421-5553 $$ JB’s on the Beach. SEAFOOD Glorious Beach views and a private glass room perfect for business or family affairs. 300 N. Ocean Way, 954-571-5220 $$$ Le Val de Loire Restaurant. FRENCH • STEAKHOUSE The

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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 stand-out menu items, aside from their zesty chimichurri.

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Luigi di Roma. ITALIAN The atmosphere is always lively at Luigi di Roma — mainly if you arrive during happy hour!

Naturally, you will find all your favorite Italian dishes on the menu, with everything from eggplant Parmesan to shrimp scampi and everything in between. You can also order takeout online. 718 S. Federal Highway, 954-531-6151 $$-$$$ Ocean’s 234. SEAFOOD Amazing views of Deerfield Beach and

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

Patio Bar & Grill. CONTINENTAL Enjoy cocktails just feet from

the sandy beaches of Deerfield. This casual spot at the Wyndham serves casual fare. You can stick to the classics like wings or a shrimp cocktail. Or be more adventurous and enjoy an order of volcano spring rolls stuffed with crab and served with sriracha mayo and wakame slaw. They also serve a wide variety of burgers and plenty of fresh salads and savory entrees. There is often live music contributing to the energetic vibe of this spot on the beach. 2096 NE Second St., (at the Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort) 954-596-8618 $$

Taj. INDIAN This unassuming eatery in the Cove Shopping

center has been quietly chugging along for years. The restaurant serves various Indian favorites, including tandoori breads, biryani, lamb specialties, and plenty of vegetarian options. The saag paneer, which is the Indian version of creamed spinach, goes well with anything on the menu. And Popeye would be proud.201 SE 15th Terrace, 954-427-0423 $$

Tijuana Taxi Co. MEXICAN Perhaps it’s the all day happy hour (Mon.-Fri., 11am-7pm) with $5 El Jimador margaritas, but as soon as you enter, the weight of the day lifts off your shoulders. The atmosphere is friendly and fun all around.

There is outdoor patio seating available and a large U-shaped bar inside. The portions are generous — certainly enough for a doggie bag. We enjoyed the spicy shrimp tacos — soft flour tortillas filled with Cajun-grilled shrimp in a spicy chile lime sauce, topped with cilantro slaw, avocado and pico de gallo.

The menu has a lot more than tacos — there’s all the Mexican favorites plus burgers, sandwiches, steaks and more. And for the little ones there is kids night on Sunday: kids eat for 99 cents from the $4.99 kids menu. 1015 S. Federal Highway, 954708-2775 $$ Whales’ Rib. SEAFOOD Locals know it well and tourists know

it from “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.” Whatever you do, don’t skip the whale fries. 2031 NE Second St., 954-421-8880 $$

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seafood. The restaurant has recently been renovated and now sports a contemporary and breezy ambiance. 1200 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-0100 $$

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. ITALIAN • PIZZA • WINGS You can credit this place with bringing the whole “coal-fired pizza craze” to South Florida. Pizza and chicken wings — do you need any more? Try the cauliflower pizza — good and good for you. 1203 S. Federal Highway, 954-942-5550 $$ The Beach Grille. AMERICAN Delicious eats near the beach with the capability to order online. 3414 E Atlantic Blvd., 954946-6000 $ Beach House. AMERICAN • CRAFT COCKTAILS This is the perfect place to take out-of-town guests. Snag one of the stadium seating style booths overlooking the Atlantic. Enjoy the casual and relaxed ambiance with a rooftop deck on the second floor. 270 N Pompano Beach Blvd. 954-607-6530 $$ Bella Roma Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria. ITALIAN • PIZZA

Tasty dishes large portions,. Delivery is available. 40 SW 15th St., 954-784-3696 $$

Bobby Rubino’s. BARBECUE • AMERICAN Specials and coupons are posted daily, and catering is available. The restaurant also has a large bar room where you can dine at the bar or booths. This place is a Pompano Beach icon. 2501 N. Federal Highway, 954-781-7550 $$ Brew Fish. BAR AND GRILL Dine outside in the tiki hut overlooking a canal right in Pompano Beach. Comprehensive menu and attentive staff. 200 E. McNab Rd., 954-440-3347 $$ Briny Irish Pub. IRISH • BAR FOOD At the end of East Atlantic

Boulevard, steps from the ocean, is Briny 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 $

Bru’s Room Sports Grill. AMERICAN This spot is home to the Florida State Booster Club of Broward County. Wings and plenty of bar food is available. 235 S. Federal Highway, 954785-2227 $ Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar. CARIBBEAN Since they opened their doors in 1990, Calypso has been a local favorite.

This gem of a restaurant is known for its 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 $$

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Dining Out Casareccio Trattoria Italiana. ITALIAN Wow! What a find.

This small but impressive Italian eatery is delightful. We can’t really 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, 954-998-3642 $$$-$$$$ Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN When you’re looking for

Di Farina Pasta Factory & Restaurant. ITALIAN We all

know that fresh cut pasta is superior to the dried variety we have become accustomed to. But making pasta from scratch is a process. But what if you could just pick it up nearby or even have it delivered. Dreams do come true. Di Farina offers a variety of freshly made pasta to go. And if you can’t even be bothered to make a sauce, they’ve got 19 from which to choose. The restaurant also has a full menu of Italian favorites. 1915 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-953-6771 $$

Dos Amigos. MEXICAN When you feel the hankering for a fa-

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 $$

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 $

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

Gianni’s Italian Restaurant. ITALIAN Enjoy traditional Ital-

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

Cypress Nook. GERMAN This place has been in business for

38 years — talk about staying 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 a 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 $-$$

Darrel & Oliver’s Cafe Maxx. INTERNATIONAL This restaurant is an anchor of the South Florida fine dining scene. 2601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-0606 $$$$

Deep Oceanfront Dining & Bar. AMERICAN Beach front dining at the Beachcomber Resort — go for the view. Open for breakfast lunch and dinner. 1200 S. Ocean Blvd. 954-941-7830 $$$

Deccan Spice. INDIAN Take your pick from classic dishes like

chicken tikka and all sorts of biryani and curry dishes to some Indo-Chinese twists like crunchy stir-fried noodles. There are plenty of vegetarian options on this menu to choose from too, and of course, many variations on naan — Indian flatbread.

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

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. For some authentic and tasty Mexican, head over to Eric’s and thank us later. 625 E Atlantic Blvd., 754-215-6103 $$

Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Enjoy a deal every day. 2500 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-3762 $$

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 $$

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

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 $$

The Gyro Joint. MIDDLE EASTERN Eat in or carry out. It’s all Greek to me. 165 S. Cypress Road, 954-946-9199 $ Houston’s. AMERICAN Enjoy this contemporary eatery for lunch or dinner. Outdoor bar and seating on the Intracoastal available. 2821 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-9499 $$$ J Mark’s. AMERICAN A relaxing, modern restaurant and bar

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

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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 $$

Kin Asian Street Food. ASIAN • SUSHI Enjoy everything from

inventive takes on ramen soups with pork belly and a jammy egg to original the rice bowls. The small bite options were some of our favorites. We swooned over the shiitake buns, mushrooms with pickled sour mustard, ground peanuts and cilantro all on a steamed rice bun. The gyoza was 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 $$

Fresh local fish, ocean dishes and seafood salads.

La Perla Di Pompano. ITALIAN This small and intimate Italian eatery offers a wide selection of Italian dishes including four different risotto dishes alone. 420 N Federal Highway, 754-222-9174 $$$-$$$$ 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 $$$ Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy gastropub fare including sandwiches, burgers, wings, salads and a huge choice of appetizers. 10 SW Sixth St.$-$$ Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill. AMERICAN It’s places like

Lucky’s that make you happy you live in South Florida. This tiki bar by the sea (just south of the pier) offers simple eats, some top-notch people watching all with an ocean view. A meal or drink at Lucky’s is a laid back dining experience — which might just be what the doctor ordered. The menu includes classic snack foods like coconut shrimp and fish dip to tuna poke nachos. There’s also salads, sandwiches and smash burgers. You can also order to go for a picnic on the beach.

222 N Pompano Beach Blvd. $

Miami Masala. INDIAN Enjoy classic Indian dishes as well

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

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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 Greek Kitchen. CONTINENTAL Enjoy salads and entrées all with a slight Mediterranean influence including housemade hummus and tzatsiki, gyros, spinach pie and more. Have dinner and take a stroll — it’s why we live here, people. 1 N. Ocean Blvd., Ste. 102, (on the northwest corner of Atlantic Boulevard and A1A on the ground floor of the Oceanside One building) 954-401-3131 $$-$$$ Oceanic. AMERICAN • SEAFOOD Along with stunning ocean

views, the restaurant 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 per-

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Dining Out fect choice. The shrimp and grits were prepared traditionally and packed with flavor. For meat lovers, the baby back ribs were melting off the bone and there was enough for a doggy bag. 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, 11:30am10pm; Friday 11:30am-11pm; Saturday, 10am-11pm, 250 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., 954-366-3768 Grilled Pacific salmon marinated with mixed herbs with pasta and asparagus at Di Farina Pasta Factory & Restaurant in Pompano Beach

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

Ruby’s by the Sea. ITALIAN Tucked away in a small strip mall

near the Hillsboro inlet is Ruby’s serving classic Italian fare.

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

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

125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-941-2499 $$ Saito Japanese Steakhouse. JAPANESE With seven locations

in South Florida, the long-awaited opening of Saito has finally happened. This Japanese steakhouse offers a wide variety of entrees including teriyaki dishes, tempura and sushi. Diners can choose to sit at the sushi bar or they can enjoy hibachi style dining. The restaurant has a comprehensive cocktail menu as well with 20 different kinds of martinis. 2101 N Federal Highway, suite 208, 954-945-8888 $$

Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant. AMERICAN Located in the

Sands Harbor Hotel and Marina on the intracoastal, you can dine poolside or waterside, either way, you better know how to swim. 125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-942-9100 $$

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

lantic 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 $$

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

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

Spanx the Hog BBQ. BARBECUE Spanx uses natural ingredients and offers dine in, take out, and custom catering. 147 S. Cypress Road. 954-590-8342 $

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 $$ 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. 2201 E. Atlantic Blvd., 718-600-2236

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Take Sushi. JAPANESE • SUSHI Fresh, authentic Japanese fair delivered to your door? Yes, please. 2714 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954785-2442 $$ Trattoria Novello. ITALIAN This intimate Italian eatery on

Atlantic Boulevard features homemade lasagna, ravioli, cannelloni and a Bolognese ragu that cooks for eight hours on the stove. 2665 East Atlantic Blvd., 954-876-1915 $$$

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

named Grandma’s Pizza — you must order it. And trust us, you won’t regret it. There is family tradition baked into every bite. 2780 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-784-7110 $$

Valentino’s Italian Cuisine. ITALIAN • PIZZA An abundance of Italian fare served for lunch or dinner. If you can’t make it over to dine in, fret not, they offer free delivery. 427 S. Federal Highway, 954-545-4881 $$ Wings N’ Things. WINGS • BARBECUE It doesn’t look like much from the outside but it’s worth trying. 150 S. Sixth St., 954-7819464 $ 84 pointpubs.com •

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Zuccarelli. ITALIAN • PIZZA This place is more than just a pizza joint. From eggplant Parmesan to shrimp fra diavolo, you will leave quite satisfied. The portions are generous and come with a fresh house salad. Bring your breath mints because their warm garlic rolls are on point. 1340 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-1261 $

Fast & Casual LIGHTHOUSE POINT Fast & Casual Burger Fi. BURGERS Everything at Burger Fi is cooked to or-

der. Don’t miss the fries and the larger-than-life onion rings.

The breakfast all day burger is topped with a fried egg. 3150 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-7120 $

Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN With three locations, they must be doing something right. 3128 N Federal Highway, 754-220-8932 $-$$ Red Fox Diner. DINER Treat yourself to one of the daily spe-

cials at the Red Fox and you just might be able to skip dinner.

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 $

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

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

DEERFIELD BEACH Fast & Casual Biondo’s Pizza. PIZZA • SUBS Dine-in or take-out available.

For something other than pizza, try the stromboli or the wings. 606 S. Federal Highway, 954-427-7754 $-$$

Bob’s Pizza. PIZZA • ITALIAN Pizza served remarkably close

to the Beach — as if pizza could be get any better. 2076 NE Second St., 954-426-1030 $

Burger Craze. BURGERS Top quality ingredients come to-

gether to create unique taste sensations. Enjoy juicy burgers, hot dogs, wings and more. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596- 5949 $-$$

Charlie’s Fish Fry. SEAFOOD Hey, it’s not quite Martha’s

Vineyard but Charlies is a great spot to satisfy a craving for fish and chips. There are plenty of other options — it’s almost like a quick trip to a New England clam bar — almost. 1200 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-573-7198 $$

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Michael’s Pizzeria. PIZZA Closed Mondays 1645 SE Third Court, Deerfield Beach, 954-426-1515 $ Nick’s Pizza. PIZZA Nick’s family moved from the Bronx to Deerfield Beach 13 years ago and opened Nick’s Pizza. The restaurant offers an extensive Italian catering menu, delivery and New York Style pizza. 137 NE Second Ave., 954-421-6700. $-$$

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

menu, you can’t go wrong at the Olympia Flame. For a real treat, try the turkey pot pie. The friendly staff makes you feel like a regular — even if you aren’t — but you should be. 80 S. Federal Highway, 954-480-8402 $

Pizza Piez. ITALIAN Yes, they have pizza plus salads, chicken tenders and more. 614 SE 10th St., 754-212-2396 $

The Sticky Bun. DELI • BAKERY • Brunch Everyone will find something to munch on, whether it be their flourless chocolate cake or a short rib panini with fontina cheese and pickled red onions… yum. We’re still dreaming about the BLT. 1619 SE Third Court, 754-212-5569 $ Tropical Grill Island Cuisine. CARIBBEAN Don’t be fooled by the counter service at this beachside eatery where the offerings range from escovitch snapper to shrimp curry. Grab a table outside for people watching. Meal prices range from $11-$25. 241 N. Ocean Drive, 754-227-5055. $$ Umberto’s. PIZZA Family tradition baked into every bite. Try Grandma’s pizza, square pizza with fresh tomato and basil and of course, mozzarella. 233 N. 21st Ave., 954-421-7200 $-$$

POMPANO BEACH Fast & Casual Anne Marie’s Pizza and Wine Co. ITALIAN Whether you are looking to grab a quick slice or enjoy a much needed date night, Anne Marie’s fits the bill. Enjoy a cheesy slice of New York style pizza, bruschetta or classic chicken Francese. Anne Marie’s is also offering wine club memberships where customers can have bottles delivered locally and also purchase excellent wines at wholesale prices. One popular option at Anne Marie’s is the quattro pack — for $29.95 it includes any four 10-inch pizzas plus an order of garlic rolls. This option is perfect for families who can’t agree on the toppings. 2313 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach 954-590-2100. $-$$ Asian Deluxe Cuisine. ASIAN A new and convenient spot for

Charm City. BURGERS Try the emperor — an American kobe

some grab and go favorites. From small bites like crab Rangoon and goyza to a variety of curry and noodle dishes. 2608 N Ocean Blvd., 954-960-5060 $$

El Jefe. MEXICAN For a truly inventive take on Mexican street

954-946-0333 $

beef patty with aged Swiss, truffled aioli and sautéed mushrooms — a burger fit for a king. 1136 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954531-0300 $$

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

food, this small yet bright and cheery taco joint is full of surprises. 27 N. Federal Highway, 954-246-5333 $

Brendans. BAR AND GRILL Burgers, wings and more — you

Gelateria. GELATO Offering more than 26 flavors of gelato.

Open daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 694-

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

get the picture. 868 N. Federal Highway, 954-786-0033 $

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deli sandwiches, subs, wraps homemade soups, breakfast, bagels and homemade baked knishes. Open for breakfast and lunch Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-4pm. 2657 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-816-9649 $

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

serves fantastic sandwiches, salads, quiche and desserts.

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

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

They are family owned and operated with a variety of espresso drinks. 2219 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-6672 $

Carlucci’s Brick Oven Trattoria & Pizzeria. ITALIAN Ital-

ian favorites and brick oven pizza at the beach. Open lunch and dinner Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday 12-10pm. 3420 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-9463150 $$

six cozy tables) doesn’t serve alcohol, they do allow BYOB (and there’s a liquor store conveniently located right next door).

Families bring in bottles of red wine to cork, creating a joyous atmosphere. The restaurant has a huge menu with stromboli, calzone, soups, salads, subs, 26 kinds of specialty pizzas, baked pasta dishes, chicken and veal entrées and all your traditional pasta dishes and desserts. 448 S. Cypress Road, 954941-0550 $-$$

Mini Pita. MEDITERRANEAN The comprehensive menu in-

cludes plenty of salads, pita melts, sandwiches, gyros, shawarma, kebabs, falafel and a choice of entrees that includes lamb chops and mousaka. 2555 E Atlantic Blvd. 954-532-9595

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Nelson’s Diner. DINER Nelson’s diner, which was just pur-

chased by the owners of Galuppi’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 $

breakfast, lunch or a latte. 1631 S. Cypress Road, 954-933-3453

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

They will bring your pizza to the Beach—a million minds making the world a better place. 1201 S. Ocean Blvd., 954-7822344 $

$

Sunshine Bagel. BAGELS • DELI Serving up bagels and sand-

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

Coldfish. PAN-ASIAN Sushi drive-thru? We’re in! Coldfish, serves Pan-Asian cuisine in fun and colorful atmosphere.

1750 N. Federal Highway, contact@coldfish.com

Dandee Donut Factory. BAKERY • PASTRIES From the classic

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

Five Girls. BURGERS • PIZZA Check out this cozy, neighborhood joint. Five Girls offers all the classics you crave including burgers, hand cut fries and the owner’s favorite Philadelphia cheesesteaks. 2659 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-8889 $ La Rachetta at Whole Foods Market. PIZZA AND WINE BAR

Enjoy weekly deals with plenty of beers on tap and wines by the glass. For something different, try the sweet southern swine pizza — a light and crispy pizza topped with pork belly, arugula and cheese. They have daily specials served with a draft beer for $8. And the truffle fries are great with anything.

2411 N. Federal Highway, 954-786-3535 $

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

Jukebox Diner. DINER Bright, classic seating, jukeboxes, and

that old-school diner feel. 2773 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-960-5882 $

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

wiches in a friendly atmosphere. 260 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-7887498 $

The Chicken Box & More. • SOUTHERN This small spot with

just a couple of tables serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and does a robust take-out business. The shrimp and grits with scrambled eggs are a top-notch breakfast or a perfect “breakfast-for-dinner” option. The fried pork chops were delicately coated and crispy. We tried them with a classic potato salad and collard greens. The greens were stellar — they were juicy and perfectly seasoned with bits of pork supplying a pleasing heft. And who doesn’t love a marvelous fried chicken wing? If you are searching for a solidly authentic taste of comfort, the meatloaf is a must. 204 N Flagler Avenue, 954-781-7400

The Poké Company. • POKÉ If you haven’t tried a poke bowl, now is your big chance. Build your own bowl by choosing a base of rice or greens, then add a protein such as ahi tuna or steamed shrimp, then go to town with the mix-ins and sauces. Then top your bowl with everything from pickled ginger to tempura flakes. There are an infinite amount of choices. If bowls aren’t your thing, you can build your own poké burrito.

1154 N. Federal Highway, 754-220-8933 Tortillería Mexicana. MEXICAN Looking for a taco that goes

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

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

Little Italian. PIZZA Little Italian Pizza is the best kind of Italian restaurant — 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.

The restaurant grinds their own sausage and bakes their own dough daily. While the small restaurant (with only about

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Forget Cannes, Nice and Saint-Tropez and head to Cassis in the South of France for a relaxing experience fit for a francophile. This picturesque town on the Mediterranean has a storybook quality. The portside village is bordered by jagged cliffs dotted with colorful buildings and sidewalk cafes.

Built in 1887 by the sea, the Les Roches Blanches in Cassis is between the village and the Calanques — a range of rugged terrain. The property was turned into a hotel in the 1920s, and visitors will see Art Deco architecture elements.

The hotel has three restaurants with three distinct identities, all inspired by the Mediterranean, ranging from elegant dining to a more relaxing experience.

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