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Pompano! magazine explores the ever growing inventory of public art in Pompano Beach. Ambitious projects either recently completed, in progress or the planning stages. Marie Puleo gives you the scoop.

As the extraordinary becomes the ordinary, stories of inspiration crop up everywhere. And while it’s easy to sink into a well of doubt, we are hoping these local accounts provide some level of comfort and incentive to keep moving forward.

There are so many questions swirling around about antibody testing.

Caroline Chen, a health reporter with ProPublica, examines what these tests can and can’t tell you.

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Marie Puleo is still hitting the proverbial pavement to keep you up to date on local news. This month she covers what’s happening over at Pompano Citi Center and more

People are venturing out and we took their pictures. Plus photos from Pompano Beach High School’s drive-by graduation parade.

Jeff Levine imagines what he would do if he was the king of Pompano Beach.

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BY SUSAN ROSSER Thank heavens I wasn't born in the Victorian era. Had I been forced to dress in crinolines, corsets and petticoats, I never would have ventured past my front door. And now that I am literally not leaving the house, my fashion choices are — and I am using the word fashion very loosely here — quite dubious.

Every day, I give serious consideration to the possibility of slipping into a pair of jeans. Although slipping might not be the precise word for it. And then it hits me. Do I really want to be bothered with the constraints of buttons and zippers? Is denim really my best option? Particularly now, as my life is restricted in so many unforeseen ways, I find the freedom of Lycra infinitely more appealing.

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Yet just yesterday, I almost put on actual pants. Then I remembered the industrial-sized 25-pound bag of flour I ordered online and immediately reconsidered. Tight jeans and copious amounts of carbohydrates are a disturbing combination.

If I am being honest, I've always had a propensity for comfort.

As a kid, I wore nothing but coordinated Danskin outfits. Really, you would be hard-pressed to find a photo of me between the ages of 3 and 12 wearing anything but Danskins. And I was never a dancer.

Fortunately, before the coronavirus, I did attempt to attend gym classes. Thanks to my efforts in the fitness arena, I find myself with numerous options for comfortable quarantine wear. Leggings are my lifeline.

And while I eagerly await the day when we can return to some semblance of normalcy, I will miss the comfort my wardrobe of activewear has provided me.

Of course, I have been trying to maintain some semblance of an exercise routine as I shelter in place. In the beginning, I was exceptionally diligent. Two months into quarantine, and my motivation is waning. Lest I become sloth-like, I do manage to keep busy. I spend an inordinate amount of time on my feet — albeit, kneading bread. But hey, I'm still standing. Fortunately, my yoga mat conveniently doubles as the perfect kitchen floor covering, and a single free weight serves as a superb sandwich press. (Place the free weight in a pan and put both on top of a grilled cheese as it cooks for a perfectly crispy-cheesy-gooey piece of heaven.)

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City Beat New Stores, Restaurants and a Multi-Family Residential Development are Coming to Pompano Citi Centre

The owner of Pompano Citi Centre, the large shopping and dining property on the corner of North Federal Highway and East Copans Road, is working on getting approvals to build a large multifamily residential development on the southwest corner of the property, along the public golf course.

Part of the residential development will be on the site of the Macy’s store, which began liquidating in January after 50 years of operation. While in the midst of its final clearance sale, the store closed due to the coronavirus pandemic and did not reopen.

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the businesses in Pompano Citi Centre mall were temporarily closed due to the coronavirus crisis, redevelopment of the old Sears retail store and the site of the demolished Sears Auto Center has continued, according to Robert Vreeland, Senior Vice President of Leasing for Sterling Organization, owner of the Citi Centre property.

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restaurant and bar, recently signed a lease for a 6,000-squarefoot ground-floor space in the northwest corner of the building, and construction will begin once permitting with the City of Pompano Beach is finalized, according to Robert Vreeland.

Approximately 60% of the second floor of the old Sears retail store is still available for lease.

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<<< specializing in chicken wings and chicken tenders, recently signed a lease for a space in the new retail building, and there are an additional three or four spaces that will also be filled.

The opening of Burlington and the other new stores, as well as the completion of the new retail building, was anticipated for the summer of 2020, but the coronavirus caused some delays, said Vreeland. The targeted opening date is now the end of 2020.

An International House of Pancakes (IHOP) restaurant is slated to occupy an outparcel on East Copans Road, and plans are being finalized with the city.

Another new restaurant, Saito’s Japanese Steakhouse, is ready to open soon in the main building of Pompano Citi Centre.

The steakhouse was originally anticipated to open last year, but experienced delays. It will be located on the second floor, above Panera Bread.

The Pier 1 Imports store – located on an outparcel fronting Federal Highway that is not owned by Sterling Organization – began closing its doors before the coronavirus outbreak. The owner of the outparcel building is currently looking for a new retail or restaurant tenant to fill the space vacated by Pier 1 Imports.

“There’s demand out there,” said Vreeland. “I’ll bet you there are 10 different retail tenants that want that space.”

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Innovation District Update

build 300 to 400 market-rate rental apartments to the south and west of Macy’s on land currently used as a parking lot.

The Macy’s store went into liquidation in January and will be torn down. Part of the property that Macy’s currently occupies will be used for the new residential development. There are no plans to add new retail on the remainder of the Macy’s site because the shopping center “has enough retail at this time,” said Vreeland.

Macy’s owns the property where the store currently sits and is going to sell the land to the multi-family developer.

The new development won’t be a mixed-use project – it will be strictly residential, with no commercial component on the ground floor.

The property, which has commercial zoning, will have to be rezoned to allow for the residential units.

Vreeland said the location of the development is desirable because residents living there will be able to take advantage of the “beautiful golf course views,” and be able to easily walk to dining, entertainment, shopping, fitness, beauty salons, and other personal services. Y

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E2L Real Estate Solutions may be getting closer to becoming the master developer of a roughly $1 billion project in Pompano Beach that will create a “dense urban downtown,” including an area designated as the “Innovation District.”

In April, a review committee voted 11 to 4 in favor of moving a proposal submitted by E2L to the next step of the selection process, which will be a full presentation given by E2L to the city commission and the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board at an upcoming meeting.

Because of the importance and magnitude of the project, the presentation will take place sometime in the future when the city can resume holding live meetings, so the public can be present and fully participate.

The entire project is anticipated to be designed and developed over the next two decades.

E2L, based in Winter Park, was one of three firms shortlisted in the first phase of the search for a qualified master developer, which was initiated last May. The other two firms decided not to participate in the second phase.

The CRA attorney and city attorney are working out the details for E2L’s upcoming public presentation of their proposal, but it will most likely take place at a joint meeting of the city commission and the CRA Board, which are the same governing body. Y

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Plans Are Under Review for New Residential Buildings Behind Bank of America and Chase Bank Two new residential buildings, with a total of 355 units, are being planned for the parking lots behind the Bank of America and Chase Bank buildings on East Atlantic Boulevard, just west of Publix. The owners of the Bank of America and Chase Bank buildings, which sit on opposite sides of NE 24th Avenue, have submitted plans to the city that are currently under review.

The multi-family residential

project is called Pompano Station.

An eight-story building with 208 residential units is being proposed for the 1.6-acre lot behind Bank of America. An eight-story building with 147 residential units is being proposed for the 1.2-acre lot behind Chase Bank. Each building features one-, two- and three-bedroom units, as well as studios. The buildings are courtyard-style and each has its own interior multi-level parking

garage.

Amenities include a swimming pool and gym in the building behind Bank of America. Both buildings have a dog spa.

In addition to the proposed residential development, an application has been submitted to the city to build a 6,932-square-foot plaza in an area on the east side of the Bank of America building that is currently used for parking.

The Bank of America building and Chase Bank building are owned

by Grover Corlew, a Florida-based real estate investment management group focused on acquiring, developing and operating office, retail and multi-family properties across the Southeast United States.

The principals of the firm are Anuj Grover and Mark Corlew.

The firm acquired the two properties in 2015. Y

Plans for Papamigos Restaurant in Old Town Continue to Move Forward Plans to open a new restaurant at 44 NE First Street in Old Town evolved as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, but they have not slowed down. The restaurant, called Papamigos, is a concept of Troy Ganter and his family, the owners of Papa’s Raw Bar in Lighthouse Point.

Papamigos, roughly translated from Spanish, means “friends of Papa.”

According to Ganter, two lease agreements between the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the restaurant operator were recently signed — one for the building space, and one for an adjacent patio area overlooking the Civic Plaza fountain. Plans are now in the permitting stage.In the meantime, starting in July, Papamigos will set up a food truck in the parking lot along Atlantic Boulevard, just south of the restaurant.

“We’ll start off with the safe curbside pick-up,” said Ganter.

In keeping with the theme of the

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restaurant, the Papamigos food truck will specialize in “mexi-crasian” street food, including sushi and tacos. The menu will include a signature item called ‘Lala’s Birria Street Taco,’ made of braised beef, Birria chili sauce, cheese, cabbage, cilantro and onion in a corn tortilla.

Once the food truck is up and running, the plan is to build out the patio with a concrete slab, so picnic table seating can be added. The interior restaurant space will also be built out after the necessary permits are obtained.

“This is our new concept and we’re making sure that we do things really safe and smart,” said Ganter.

Ganter had originally expected the restaurant to open in late fall 2020. Now he estimates it will be at the beginning of 2021. A number of other new restaurants are being planned for Old Town, an area that is being developed as an arts and entertainment district. In addition, the CRA is creating as a new pedestrian plaza, called “The Backyard,” that is expected to begin construction soon. Y

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Pompano Peeps The New Face of Restaurants PHOTOS BY JOE YERKOVICH

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Savanah Nunez, Jorge Ortiz and Brooke Sparkman at The The Sicilian Oven in Lighthouse Point

Jackie McGillvary, Karla McGillvary and Glenn McGillvary at The Fish Shack in Lighthouse Point Nellie Cronen, Banner Sullivan, Ally and William Giopin at The Beach House in Pompano Beach

A sign at The Fish Shack in Lighthouse Point notes a closed table in order to observe social distancing regulations.

Muriel Smith and Debbie Alesko have dinner at the Sicilian Oven in Lighthouse Point.

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In Case You Missed It

King for a Day

BY JEFF LEVINE

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WERE THE MONARCH OF POMPANO BEACH? I GET A KICK READING THE FACEBOOK POSTS ON OUR PAGES AND OTHER POMPANO BEACH ORIENTED PAGES. FOR EVERY PERSON EXCITED ABOUT CHANGES IN THE area, another person is bemoaning the rapid growth. Since I've got plenty of time on my hands these days, I thought I would take some time to imagine what I would do if I were "King of Pompano Beach." So here is my list of a "perfect" growth plan for the city.

1 Plenty of blue skies, beach access and beautiful views.

2 Continue to expand the arts and restaurant districts in the city, but not in a way that would make it too crowded.

3 Reduce traffic/congestion.

4 Improve the quality of life in the northwest part of town.

Reduce crime and unemployment. Bring in new stores, activities and apartments, but not at the expense of the existing residents.

5 For those who grew up here, don't lose any of the old town charm.

6 Improve the quality of our schools and parks. (Don't raise taxes, though.)

7 Build new buildings to help improve the economy, but don't make any that are too big, too tall, would cause too much traffic or are too close to "my" house. Make sure the prices are affordable.

8 Bring in new classy stores, shops and chains (like a Trader Joe's), but don't let them cause any of the old-time businesses to close.

9 We love the new Fishing Village and Pier but don't make it so lovely that it becomes crowded and noisy. Same for the upcoming plans for the Isle Casino property and the future Pompano Beach Innovation District along Dixie Highway and Atlantic Boulevard.

10 Did you see what they did in Delray? Just copy that for Pompano.

The list could go on, but of course, it is facetious. It is a fairytale. Half the ideas conflict with the other half, yet all of them are needed to some extent for Pompano Beach to thrive.

The solution needed is in compromise. I do believe the city commission has been receptive to concerns from residents.

But I also think we need fewer Facebook yackers and more citizens getting actively involved — and not just when it affects what will go next to your property.

To me, this compromise revolves around two broad principles I have mentioned before: TRAFFIC — The city needs a comprehensive plan addressing the rapidly increasing time it takes to get across town. Traffic congestion will only get worse as more new residences are completed. (By our count, there are over 10,000 new housing units planned for Pompano Beach in the coming years). So far, the city has not shown much vision on meeting this challenge.

LIVABILITY VS GROWTH — The CRA and the city have done a tremendous job in attracting new construction. Some would say too good. Blue skies and the ocean are our two best selling points. We need to balance the desire for growth by making sure this still feels like a beach town. The case by case compromises have been a good start (two examples: the McNab Park complex and the Hidden Harbour development).

Still, a broader vision is needed to make sure we don't lose what has made Pompano Beach a terrific place for over 110,000 people to call it home.

To accomplish this, we go back to the Top Ten list above to figure out how to balance the "unbalanceable" as best as we can.

Several exciting projects like the Fishing Village have become more significant than initially proposed. The 3-story hotel turned into a 5-story hotel. The restaurants moved from primarily on the west side of Pompano Beach Boulevard to the ocean side. The outdoor bar and grill plans also expanded.

Full disclosure I live near the area so this could be a not-inmy-back-yard (NIMBY) project for me, although so far I like it a lot. Bigger than planned yet nonetheless pretty cool in my book. The main street will still have a friendly old-time, beachy feel. However, the proposed catering hall may be one

step too far. A catering hall is not conducive to the feel-good, strolling down the street environment, causing people to want to come from all over to immerse themselves in the experience. The submitted building is also far too large, with architecture that isn't suited for the hospitable goal of the area.

This is just one of many examples where more transparent communication and compromise will be needed for it to succeed as both a growth project and a benefit to current residents.

We also need a comprehensive plan to improve the northwest district. Maybe it can't be done without some displacement of existing residents, but it also shouldn't become a gentrification project that leaves long time residents left out in the cold. Everyone living in this area deserves safe streets, solid schools and access to better jobs (which the new projects can help deliver).

Throughout the city, many larger apartments and condo buildings will be popping up. Mostly, the people against them are the ones living next to the project. But the NIMBY attitude is not as effective as involved residents working together on voicing concerns for each other's projects. We will have a lot more development along Federal Highway, Atlantic Boulevard, A1A and other roads. Bashing them one at a time (often late in the process) won't achieve much. Residents need to work with the city using a more proactive long term strategy.

And, our most significant focus needs to be on the two

enormous projects coming soon. The Isle Casino and Innovation District projects will add millions of square feet of offices, apartments, hotels and recreational space. They are both very bold plans. Those in charge of developing them are shooting for the most ambitious possibilities, including a new $100 million City Hall building (which may or may not be needed). Discussions need to be happening now, not in five years.

The city needs to continue to improve transparent communication and residents need to proactively get involved if they want to help shape the future.

As for us wanting to be like Delray, we can't be Delray.

Our much bigger city doesn't have the same sort of low key main street configuration and has very different zoning regulations. But, if we move ahead to build, build, build, we could wind up looking like Hallandale. If we do too little, we could wind up like a blighted Dania Beach. So if we can't be Delray and don't want to be Hallandale or Dania, what should we be? Get off of Facebook and become involved to help create the future of Pompano Beach. Y JUNE 2020 â&#x20AC;˘ pointpubs.com

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It Dawned on Me

Welcome to 2020!

No Refunds Available

BY DAWNE RICHARDS

AS I WRITE THIS, IT’S…HAHAHA! I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT DAY IT IS, AND YOU DON'T EITHER. BUT I DO KNOW THAT IF YOU’RE READING THIS, IT’S PROBABLY AT LEAST JUNE 1, 2020, because this column is for the June 2020 issue of Pompano! magazine. I know this because I have three college degrees, two of which are in math. These have totally paid off now that the news is full of terrifying words like “exponential.”

Speaking of math, as I’m packing to move, I’m experiencing a phenomenon I’ll call “pandemic packing." I’m either gleefully flinging things into the trash or sobbing over that piece of paper stuck between the pages of a notebook showing that, long ago, I really did know how to do advanced math, including — you guessed it — exponential functions. This makes me at least as qualified to speak about this pandemic as the four billion experts I see on social media every day, and by "experts," I mean your sixthgrade classmate who dropped out before high school.

Enough about the pandemic. Today’s lesson is the "slow-move,”

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which is what happens when you think you have a month to pack, and you end up having three months because the world has stopped spinning.

I’m taking full advantage. I think this is called “mindfulness,” which is the opposite of how I usually approach moving, which is to put all of my possessions in boxes and worry about throwing unneeded stuff out later, once I’ve moved. I may have even moved trash before because it was easier than deciding what to do with it.

But this time, I’m slow-moving — examining each and every item.

Bidding it farewell if appropriate. And then — this is the best part — moving a few boxes to the new place and immediately unpacking them. So I’m getting to watch the new place take shape piece by piece, day by day, week by week. It’s fantastic.

I don’t know if any of my fellow citizen movers are in the same boat, playing this game of “freeze tag” that we’re all in together; what I do know is that a surprising number of us move each year.

According to Moving.com, 32 million Americans moved in 2018.

And by "moved," I mean they gave up residence in one place and took it up in another, not "moved" as in "OMG, who are all these people walking in my neighborhood?" You know, the ones you’ve never seen before, who began emerging, zombie-like, sometime around mid-March, looking as if walking is something they never expected to have to do. Ever. Until their gyms closed.

But I digress. As usual. Anyway, back to the slow-move. As I packed up the last box in the kitchen, I found my ticket to 2020.

It says “no refunds available,” but I’m pretty sure the standard terms and conditions no longer apply. And that piece of paper with exponential functions? Trash. If I never hear the word “exponential” again, it will be too soon. Y

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Public Art Flourishes in Pompano Beach Maybe you’ve driven by a colorful fish or perhaps you’ve admired a mosaic, mural or sculpture around town.

Lately, we have spent a good deal of time in the confines of our homes.

Perhaps this will lead to a revitalized appreciation for the spaces we share and the energy created when we gather.

The inventory of public art in Pompano Beach continues to grow, with numerous projects either recently completed, in progress or the planning stages.

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Laura Atria, Public Art Program Manager (right) and Rosario Harker, one of the mosaic artists (left)

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“The vibrancy of Pompano Beach’s art community is a key component in the city’s unique and lively aesthetic allure,” said Laura Atria, the city’s Public Art Program Manager.

“Since the Public Art Committee’s inception, the city and the committee have strived to bring beautiful artworks to its corridors.”

Earlier this year, the city commission approved the 2020 Annual Public Art Plan, which includes the following four projects planned for the current fiscal year.

Atlantic Boulevard Median Sculpture ($30,000) The Public Art Committee, which was created in 2012, will issue a call to artists for a freestanding sculpture that will be placed in the median at the easternmost point of Atlantic Boulevard, across from the Great Lawn.

Artists will be asked to use as their inspiration an iconic Pompano Beach landmark that once stood at the northwest corner of the Atlantic Boulevard and A1A intersection.

That structure, which resembled a miniature ‘Eiffel Tower,’ marked the Oceanside Shopping Center, which opened in 1956. When the shopping center was torn down to make way for the Plaza at Oceanside high-rise condominium, built in 2008, efforts to preserve the tower-like structure failed, and it was destroyed.

Underwater Reef Sculpture ($40,000) The Public Art Committee will be commissioning a new artwork for the Underwater Sculpture Garden program it started in 2018. An artist will create a sculpture that will be displayed on the beach for one year, and then submerged into the ocean and attached to Lady Luck, the tanker ship turned artificial reef that is located off the coast of Pompano Beach and is part of Shipwreck Park.

The sculpture will be the second artwork in the Underwater Sculpture Garden program, which will take place every two years until 2025, generating a total of four sculptures by different artists.

The first sculpture in the series, “Pirates Treasure Chest,” created by artist Donald Gialanella, was installed at the beach in December 2019, just north of the Great Lawn, and will be attached to Lady Luck in 2021.

Old Town Mural ($15,000) An artist will be commissioned to create a

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mural on the back exterior wall of Benzer Pharmacy and Odd Breed Wild Ales, located at 60 and 50 NE First Street in Pompano’s Old Town district.

The mural will be a significant gateway to the city’s downtown. The wall is approximately 130 feet long by 20 feet high. The idea is for the painting to be festive and welcoming, with a possible theme of simple and flowing patterns in bright colors.

Oceanside Shopping Center, which opened in 1956, will serve as inspiration for a new sculpture on the Atlantic Boulevard median.

Mosaic Team Project ($50,000) The front and back of the columns under the I-95 overpass on MLK Boulevard will be covered with mosaic artwork. The Mosaic Team, a group of five Pompano-based apprentices selected by the city in 2017, will create the mosaics. Experienced mosaic artist Sonata Kazimieraitiene leads the team.

Starting Soon Asphalt Art - The Crossroads Connection In April, the city commission approved an agreement between the City of Pompano Beach and the Community Foundation of Broward accepting a matching grant in the amount of $30,000 for a multi-year project entitled, “Asphalt Art - The Crossroads Connection.”

The initial phase of this community engagement project will bring together local artists, more than 500 community volunteers, and various city departments to design and paint four mural crosswalks and eight storm drain murals with an eco-friendly theme.

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along SW First Avenue, in the vicinity of City Hall and the Pompano Beach Cultural Center.

In addition to expanding community involvement in public art, this project aims to educate the community about the importance of protecting the city’s potable water supply by not discarding inappropriate and harmful materials down storm drains, such as trash, grass clippings and chemicals.

The project is scheduled to get underway in June 2020 and is tentatively expected to be completed in June 2021.

The plan is to paint an additional 13 storm drains along NE First Avenue in Old Town, and 27 storm drains along MLK Boulevard, in two subsequent phases, but no timetable has been established yet. The city will seek available funding opportunities to pay for these phases, including City funds.

Artworks in Progress

The following projects are among the many that the Public Art Committee currently has underway.

Pompano Beach Cultural Center Large-Scale Sculpture ($96,600) A bronze and stainless steel sculpture standing over 15 feet tall and weighing 1,200 pounds will be installed at the north entrance of the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, located at 50 W. Atlantic Blvd.

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The sculpture, which resembles a giant infinity symbol, is called “Current.” It is being created by San Francisco-based artist Michael Szabo.

At night, LED up-lighting built into the concrete base will give the piece high visibility for drivers and pedestrians.

The Public Art Committee selected Szabo’s design from among 188 applications received in response to a call to artists issued in October 2018. The Public Art Committee was seeking an artist to design “a significant sculpture” to complement the architecture of the Cultural Center building.

The artwork will be the city’s most largest and expensive piece of public art to date, and is tentatively expected to be installed sometime this summer.

Utility Box Wrap The city has already wrapped 90 utility boxes on major roads and in several neighborhoods as part of a beautification effort. In the third round of the utility box wrap program, which the public art committee is completing, the remaining 31 utility boxes in the city will be wrapped with artist-designed adhesive vinyl.

• Beach Mosaic ($50,000) Multiple mosaics will be created and placed at the beach along the sidewalk near the Great Lawn. This project will be carried out by The Mosaic Team.

Powerline Road Sculpture ($50,000) A free-standing “entryway” sculpture with exterior lighting will be installed at the Powerline Road and McNab Road intersection, on the east side. In February, the Public Art Committee made its selection of an artist and artwork, which is expected to go to the city commission for approval in the near future.

Recently Completed Trail of the Honey Bees This project consists of 35 mosaics installed at various locations, including Ali Cultural Arts Center on MLK Boulevard, Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA) in Old Town, the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, City Hall and the commission chambers. The mosaics range in size and depict the honey bee and the vegetation it pollinates.

Trail of Honey Bees was the first project

carried out by the apprentices of the city’s mosaic team, led by artist Sonata Kazimieraitiene. The idea behind the project is to connect the community through artwork and education. A dedication ceremony and inaugural walking tour of the new trail took place earlier this year.

Charlotte J. Burrie Civic Center Mosaic Mural The exterior west wall of the new Charlotte J. Burrie Civic Center features a large mosaic mural, which was created by The Mosaic Team using handmade ceramic tiles. The mosaic, which measures 8 feet wide by 16 feet high, is entitled “Community.”

Artists Alley Painted Mural Artist Timothy Robert Smith has completed a photorealistic, painted mural on the back exterior wall of Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA), located at 41 NE First Street in Old Town. The mural is in an area known as Artists Alley. The artwork, entitled “Beach Scene on a Building with Windows,” depicts a bonfire scene inspired by a photograph.

Artists Alley Mosaic Mural Artist Cynthia Trezona has completed a colorful, abstract mosaic mural on the west exterior wall of a building located at 135 NE First Avenue, in the area known as Artists Alley. The artwork is entitled “Art in the Alley.”

Trezona is one of the apprentices for the city’s Mosaic Team and an artist in residence at Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA).

• Oasis Sculpture Artist Cecilia Lueza was commissioned to create a sculpture that celebrates the mission of the city’s Oasis reuse water program. The aluminum sculpture is located in front of the Oasis water reuse plant at 1799 N. Federal Highway. The sphere-shaped artwork is composed of individual undulant pieces inspired by the movement and colors of open water. At night, it is illuminated with LED lighting.

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signs of life

The Plaza

A TALE OF TWO RESTAURANTS

BY SUSAN ROSSER

For the better part of two months, life has come to a standstill.

No one is quite certain what the future holds, and most of us can’t even remember what day it is.

Mornings morph into evenings.

Days slip away without notice.

Suddenly an entire month is in the rearview mirror, and you find yourself consumed with thoughts of an uncertain future.

Before the coronavirus crisis, Lighthouse Point restaurateurs Elin Trousdale and Troy Ganter of Le Bistro and Papa’s Raw Bar respectively had never actually spoken to each other. Both establishments are located in the unassuming Main Street Plaza on Federal Highway. And now, as restaurants struggle to find new footing in a rapidly changing dining scene, Trousdale and Ganter have forged an unlikely alliance — supporting each other during difficult times.

When Papa’s first opened, Trousdale remembers that parking was a sticky issue in the small plaza but that the two restaurants “tried different things to accommodate their customers, and over time things got better,” she noted.

“Yet, people always find a way to get here,” Ganter chimed in.

A MUTUAL ADMIRATION SOCIETY IS BORN

As restaurants everywhere grapple with new restrictions, both Le Bistro and Papa’s are offering take-out service. Both businesses use multiple media channels to spread the word. And to help each other through the crisis Ganter and Trousdale include information and offerings from each other’s restaurants in their promotions.

Yet, life goes on.

An unlikely business alliance; a vacation cut short; virtual classes and a whole new set of etiquette.

Here are just a few tales from the pandemic.

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"We’ve been marketing not only ourselves, but each other on Instagram and emails," said Trousdale.

“Synergy is everything and is something we always wanted in this plaza,” said Ganter. Referring to Le Bistro, he added, “a lot of our customers love you guys."

THE PATH FORWARD

Both restaurants are looking for ways to not only manage during this crisis but perhaps even improve their operations.

Sister restaurants Papa's Raw Bar and Seafood World will be streamlining their operations and merging. Seafood World, which has been a mainstay in the area for decades, will never open again. The two restaurants will morph into one with the front and middle rooms of Seafood World becoming Papa’s Fresh Market.

The market will offer carry-out only (and curbside service during the crisis) while the backroom will become a standing room only speakeasy-style spot. Ganter sees this streamlining of operations as a silver lining.

“We’ve taken an awkward opportunity to get a fresh start,” he said.

He is also exploring ways to add outdoor seating by using part of the parking lot for additional tables during the crisis.

The situation over at Le Bistro is a little different. The husband and wife team of Elin and Andy Trousdale (Andy is the chef) are fortunate to have gained a loyal following over their 19 years in business.

For now, they are managing the take-out business themselves. Their customers find some comfort in knowing it's just the two of them handling the orders. When asked about managing a take-out only restaurant, Trousdale even feels somewhat lucky.

"A lot of our customers are super loyal,” she said.

And the duo have even managed to find new customers through advertising and promotions.

Both Ganter and Trousdale are clearly concerned with the health and safety of their customers and staff. Ganter closed the doors to Papas Raw Bar due to

concerns about the coronavirus ten days before Governor DeSantis ordered all nonessential businesses to close. While over at Le Bistro they took the threat very seriously and began transitioning to a to-go style business on March 12 by purchasing as many kinds of to-co-containers as possible, remembers Trousdale.

Ganter is concerned about opening up and adds that he won’t until he feels it is entirely safe. Noting new and stricter regulations for restaurants, he added, "It takes an army to keep an indoor restaurant clean."

When Le Bistro opens, they may only seat three tables inside. Trousdale said she is open to the idea of outdoor seating in the parking lot to accommodate more diners.

But she quickly added, “the only people coming into my place are going to the people I know and feel comfortable with.”

In the meantime, both restaurants move forward with a little help from each other.

Referring to Ganter, Trousdale said, "I think you are the best marketer and I am your student. You put it out there and keep plugging away. I’ve learned a lot from you.”

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Shifting Moves ELITE FORCE MARTIAL ARTS ADAPTS TO CHANGING TIMES

BY SUSAN ROSSER When Craig Haley closed the doors to Elite Force Martial Arts due to the pandemic, he kept his mind open to the numerous ways he could continue teaching martial arts. He quickly transitioned classes over to the virtual world. And Haley expects to continue offering an online option even after things return to some version of the new normal. If a student can’t make it to class, they will be able to join in virtually.

“I think it will give people flexibility if they can’t get to class,” he said.

In addition to holding virtual classes online six days a week, he has instituted the White Belt Challenge. To earn a white belt, students invite a friend to participate in the dojo’s virtual classes. If they are successful, they receive a white belt (which is delivered to their home) and a free month of lessons once the studio reopens.

And for anyone looking for a pick-me-up, Haley is releasing YouTube motivational videos every few days. Each one is about two to four minutes long and relates an inspirational story to help the viewer thrive during this crisis.

RIGHT Craig Haley in one of his YouTube videos

OPENING THE DOJO

When the dojo can open up, Haley says, “The big thing we will do is double down on our cleaning and sanitizing efforts. When people see you taking steps to sanitize the iPad every 10 minutes or the doors every 10 minutes, that makes people feel more comfortable. We’ve had hand sanitizer wall units for years. We’ve always used sanitizing wipes to clean the pads. We are

Trouble in Paradise

BY ELIN TROUSDALE

In November of 2018, our Lighthouse Point neighbor, Nils Jacobsen, who is vice president of the Under Sea Adventurers Dive Club in Fort Lauderdale, pre-planned a March 2020 dive trip to the country of Fiji, the "Soft Coral Capital of the World." Pristine waters, almost 70 dive sites and uninhabited Islands help to make Fiji a paradise for scuba divers. Only one-third of its 330 islands are inhabited.

In addition to Nils and his partner Ronnie Farr, four other club members committed to the experience. The trip arrangements were to include one week aboard the luxury Nai’a live-aboard dive boat, commencing in Lautoka, just north of the island of Nadi. Following would be a one week stay at the Volivoli Beach Resort on Viti Levu, Fiji’s largest island, for more diving.

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just going to continue to be the role model in terms of cleanliness and sanitation because I think that’s what’s going to make people feel comfortable coming back.”

STAY POSITIVE

And during this crazy time, Haley says the dojo is ramping up their efforts in character education.

“When this happened, my immediate

New Rules MANNERS IN THE TIME OF CORONA thought was to be a role model,” he said.

“In other words, let’s be the role model of optimism and positivity. If our students need something, let’s get it to them. Or help them in whatever way they need. Just be the role model.”

Ever the eternal the optimist, to maintain his positive attitude during the crisis, Haley says he is reading inspiring material at least an hour every day and listening to uplifting podcasts.

“Anything that’s going to keep me positive because it’s so easy to go to the other side,” he said. “It’s so easy to start thinking about fear, so I just flood myself with this [positive messages], so I don’t have the option to start thinking that way.”

He cited an old audio program called “The Strange Secret.” The message of that recording is, “you become what you think about all day long.” Haley spoke of how that message guides him through the crisis.

“So my thing is I’m going to stay focused on service,” he said. “I want to see us get back to 400 members doing karate and 200 doing jiu-jitsu, and that’s my focus. So what do we need to do? We need to serve at the highest level. We need to continue to get positive messages out there. We need to continue to reach out to people and be a source of inspiration.”

Volivoli was almost destroyed after taking a direct hit by category 5 severe cyclone Winston in 2016 and was rebuilt.

Fast forward to 2020 and the weeks leading up to the long-anticipated vacation. With the grim and ever-escalating news of COVID-19 lingering, the group considered postponing their trip. However, with flights still scheduled and without imposed governmental travel restrictions, LEFT Roni Farr waits at the airport on her

way home from Fiji in March, 2020.

Someday we might be able to emerge from our respective hovels and venture forth into the world. Though, it is unlikely we will all partake in a group hug anytime soon. Sharon Schweitzer, an international etiquette and culture expert, offers these new etiquette considerations for changing times.

• ASKING FOR 6 FEET OR MORE OF SPACE: Before Covid-19, asking someone to step-back, stepping back from them, or reminding them of your personal space would have been a faux pas—or at least felt awkward in U.S. culture. However, today, it's expected, and if you don't do it, be prepared for someone else to do so or say something to you.

• PETTING MY DOG: If a walker or

neighbor tries to pet Fluffy, consider walking her earlier or later in the day or a different neighborhood.

If someone doesn't respect the recommended 6-foot distance, politely say, "Fluffy and I are both social distancing. Please greet us from at least 6 feet away. We look forward to seeing you after this all resolves. You'll be more than welcome to pet her then!"

• PUTTING ON A MASK: Not only

is wearing a mask in public the new norm, but it's also the law in many places. Don't even question

their travel insurance policy would not, at that point, cover any prepaid travel losses.

On March 11, one day before they planned to depart, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a global pandemic. On March 12, there were only five COVID-19 cases per million in the United States and zero cases reported in Fiji. Traveling to a place in the world unaffected by >>>

this one. Just do it. Studies show that there are individuals who test positive for the virus, yet, don't show any symptoms. These individuals, who aren't suffering from the illness physically, are potentially spreading the virus even more because they don't know they are carrying it in the first place. Always put on your mask when going out for now.

• CHANGING YOUR RSVP FROM YES TO NO: Longstanding etiquette and social

graces dictate if you responded that you would attend an event, you must.

However, in light of the coronavirus, changing your RSVP to decline and skipping an activity is appropriate if it's done immediately. Send a note to the host explaining you regret missing the event, but it's safest for all.

• GREETINGS: Global greetings vary by

culture. The most unsanitary have been the cheek kiss, handshake and hug due to potentially dangerous bacteria or a deadly virus. The CDC recommends reducing all physical contact with others.

Consider using germ-free gestures like a nod, smile, bow, wave and of course, a verbal exchange.

Sharon Schweitzer is founder of the firm Access to Culture. For more information visit protocolww.com.

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<<< the virus was a great reason to carry on with plans. Ronnie had recently had her monthly treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, a painful auto-immune disorder, and was excited about getting into the water and away from COVID-19. Nils had just recovered from a chest cold and cough, and he was relieved to be going to a place where he and Ronnie could relax and not worry about COVID-19 affecting their health.

The week of March 14, aboard the Nai’a, the travelers experienced a mixture of beautiful sunny days with perfect diving visibility along with rainy days. Along with guests from various countries aboard, they enjoyed their time relaxing and getting acquainted. For the Americans, cell phone service was poor in the remote location on the South Pacific Sea and they were not receiving any news or information. A few days into the journey, a couple from New Zealand received news from Singapore via email, signaling them to end their trip and return home. Having been struck by SARS in 2003 and with the looming threat of MERS in 2013, Singapore and New Zealand were well-positioned and equipped to take swift action and precautions against COVID-19.

During the last night on the boat (Thursday, March 20), letters began circulating, and the Floridians were recalled home to the United States immediately.

However, there were no flights available before their originally scheduled return on March 28. The balance of the trip became a confusing mess.

The first known case of COVID-19 in Fiji happened to be in the town where the Nai’a planned to disembark its travelers.

They were rerouted to a point near the airport requiring a seven-hour van ride back to the resort, their next intended destination. To their relief, a good decision was made to allow disembarkation close to the Dive Resort, saving them hours of unnecessary travel all around the island.

This required transfer from the Nai’a to dinghies in shallow water in order to arrive at the Volivoli Resort. Two dinghies were needed just to transport luggage.

The group had planned to go diving two days later on Sunday morning after a day of relaxation at the resort. However, on the following day, Saturday, a mandatory evacuation was issued for all non-residents by the government of Fiji. The second case TOP The group tries to nap at the airport in Los Angeles. BOTTOM The van ride to the airport on Fiji

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of COVID-19 was confirmed. The victim, this time, was a Fiji Air flight attendant. The government began shutting everything down, including the resort. The group was told if they did not leave immediately, they would have to remain there into April.

Finally, at midnight, the resort manager successfully contacted their travel agent in California. The flight was successfully rebooked with the use of the available Fiji Air airplane that was grounded due to the ill flight attendant. They left the resort at 7:00am on Monday, having to travel by van all around the island to avoid the one affected village. They were checked into a day hotel at 2:00pm to await the 11:00pm departure to Los Angeles.

They arrived safe and sound in Los Angeles with a five-hour layover in the middle of the night. The airport was freezing cold and they struggled to stay warm while waiting for check-in to open for the next flight to Miami. Ronnie was well prepared with facemasks and warm traveling gear that she always travels with

due to her auto-immune disorder.

Life became more bearable and pleasant when they were unexpectedly upgraded to first class.

The next day they were greeted by an eerily quiet and empty Miami International Airport. Once back in their cozy home, they took the advice of Ronnie’s son and self-quarantined for 14 days. Nils became sick from freezing in LAX. With his doctor unavailable, he went to the hospital emergency room and was tended to under an outside tent.

He was diagnosed and treated for pneumonia and fully recovered.

He was never given, nor offered a COVID-19 test.

Even so, he never thought he had the virus. Ronnie was forced to suffer considerable pain and discomfort due to a two-week postponement of her scheduled rheumatoid arthritis treatment.

Category five tropical cyclone Harold battered Fiji on April 8, 2020. Luckily for Ronnie and Nils, they didn't have to stay in Fiji through April. As of May 5, only 18 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Fiji. Ronnie and Nils hope to complete the balance of their unused vacation in Fiji one day soon.

For now, Nils is very busy working at home full time for his job at Motorola, conducting quality assurance for radios operated by police and fireman. Ronnie barely has any work at all from her usual part-time job selling supplemental insurance. She occupies her time by cleaning, watching past travel videos and chit-chatting via Zoom cocktail parties with friends. Ronnie and Nils share lovely meals either prepared at home or from curbside pick-up at favorite local restaurants.

Ronnie feels giving each other the right amount of space is the key to success in staying at home with each other all the time, and they are doing just fine. Y

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WHAT ANTIBODY STUDIES CAN TELL YOU — AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, WHAT THEY CAN’T Coronavirus antibody studies and what they allegedly show have triggered fierce debates, further confusing public understanding. ProPublica’s health reporter Caroline Chen is here to offer some clarity around these crucial surveys.

BY CAROLINE CHEN, PROPUBLICA ince April, researchers across America have begun announcing results from studies showing that there have been many more coronavirus infections in their communities than were previously recorded.

Findings have come in from Santa Clara County, California, as well as Los Angeles, New York, Chelsea, Massachusetts, and Miami-Dade County, Florida. The debates began immediately. What did the study results actually mean?

If more people were infected than previously known, did that mean the death rate is actually lower than previously thought? Is the coronavirus actually more like the flu, after all? And are we close to “herd immunity,” meaning enough people are infected that the virus won’t spread easily anymore?

These studies all were based on antibody tests, which are diagnostics that can look in a person’s blood and see if there is evidence of prior infection. In the past month, as these tests have reached the market, researchers have launched large-scale studies, known as sero-surveys (sero is short for serology, the study of blood serum). By running these surveys, scientists are finally able to start estimating how many people have been infected, which can give us information about how deadly the disease is and where the disease was most concentrated geographically.

It’s a pity that some of the first of these studies conducted in the U.S. have been dogged by controversy.

Within hours of results being announced, researchers started to pick apart the studies’ methodologies, arguing over whether the surveys were well designed, which added to confusion over whether the results could

be trusted. While the scrutiny is well warranted, my fear is that the public might lose trust in future survey results, when in fact, antibody studies are going to be critically important in helping us better understand the coronavirus and how to fight this pandemic.

But I’m hopeful, because there are many such surveys in the works that can learn from the shortcomings of the initial attempts. We’re all going to be hearing far more about antibody tests and surveys — and maybe even participating in them — in the coming months.

So here’s a primer on what they do, how they should be properly wielded and how you, a critical reader (or journalist), can interpret a study that’s hot off the presses.

ANTIBODY STUDIES CAN BE USED TO ANSWER MORE QUESTIONS THAN YOU MIGHT THINK.

When the coronavirus emerged, the first type of diagnostic that scientists raced to produce was a test that could detect an active infection. Those tests will continue to be necessary, but they can only catch the virus red-handed. Once a patient has recovered, that kind of test won’t come back positive anymore.

In the U.S., especially at the start of the outbreak, there was a paucity of such tests — and even now, there aren’t enough to test every person who has only mild symptoms, let alone identify people who are asymptomatic carriers.

So that means the case counts that we see reported every day are certainly an undercount. The question is: how much of an undercount? The only way to know is to test a random sample of a given population and see who has antibodies — proteins in the blood that indicate past infections.

Once you know the percentage of people who

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have been infected (the fancy word for that is “seroprevalence”), then you can calculate what’s known as the “infection fatality rate.”

Bear with me here as we wade through some jargon, because I think it’s worth your time. So far, the death rates you’ve seen in headlines have largely been case fatality rates, which are the number of deaths reported divided by the number of cases confirmed with a diagnostic test. That’s all we’ve been able to report so far. You should expect the case fatality rate to be higher than the infection fatality rate, because there are way more people infected than people who have been able to be tested. We’ll get back to what we’re learning about the infection fatality rate in available studies later on, but for now, just know that this is one reason why serosurveys are so useful to us.

But there’s more you can learn from a sero-survey.

Dan Larremore, an assistant professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, whose recent work has focused on designing antibody surveys, said you can use serosurveys to find out if there are certain neighborhoods that have been harder hit than others. Or, by surveying specific populations, you can study questions like: “How much transmission is there within a household?” or “What’s the role of kids in all of this?”

SETTING UP A SERO-SURVEY CORRECTLY MEANS YOU NEED TO TEST A RANDOM POPULATION — EASIER SAID THAN DONE.

For now, most of the studies being set up around the country, as well as nationwide ones being conducted by the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are focused on asking the most basic question, which is, what percentage of a given population has been infected?

To do that properly, researchers need to test a random sample of the population. One of the main criticisms of some recent studies is that their results could have been biased because of how participants were recruited.

Take, for example, the study conducted in Santa Clara, California. Researchers at Stanford put out ads on Facebook, asking people to volunteer to participate.

“The problem is there are people who will think, ‘Oh, yeah, I had this nasty flu, or cough, or whatever, and I think I had it.’ And if you said to them, ‘Would you like to get tested?’ They would say, ‘Abso-frickin-lutely!’” said Marm Kilpatrick, a professor at the University of California at Santa Cruz who studies infectious diseases.

Conversely, people who felt totally healthy could be less inclined to participate. “So there’s a differential excitement to go get tested, and if that leads to the first group being at a higher chance of being participants in

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the study, then you’ve just totally blown your estimates.”

Contrary to Kilpatrick’s concern, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, senior author of the Santa Clara study, said in an email that while “volunteer bias is certainly a potential problem in any survey that recruits participants the way we did … in our study, the evidence points in the direction of healthy volunteer bias” because people in “wealthier and healthier” ZIP codes signed up faster. Bhattacharya said his team made adjustments in its calculations to represent the county properly by ZIP code, race and sex, and thinks it is “still likely underestimating prevalence because of healthy volunteer bias.”

In New York City, researchers tested shoppers at grocery stores and big box stores. That method is still not perfectly random: You’re only testing the subset of people who are out shopping in person. “You’re not sampling people who are too old, or high risk, who don’t want to shop for themselves,” Larremore said. “You’re also sampling predominantly from people who are old enough to go shopping, or who feel that they may have been infected and think they’re safe enough.”

The ideal way to conduct a sero-survey, according to Natalie Dean, assistant professor of biostatistics at the University of Florida, would be to randomly select addresses from a database of the population you want to survey and then send a team of researchers door to door to collect samples. The World Health Organization’s guidance for such studies recommends inviting all people who live in the household to participate in the study, including children.

But sending teams door to door is labor intensive and potentially also a contagion risk, not to mention that people staying home may not want to let someone in at this time. So around the country, different cities and states are trying different methods. Miami-Dade researchers partnered with Florida Power & Light to randomly generate phone numbers and invite people to come to 10 drive-thru testing locations. Preliminary results released on April 24, based on two weeks of testing and about 1,400 participants, estimated that about 6% of the Miami-Dade population had antibodies.

The county plans to keep running the survey on an ongoing basis. “Repeated cross-sectional studies — where they’re repeating it every week — are valuable, even if there’s some sort of bias, because you can look at trends,” Dean said.

Larremore is looking into a finger-prick test that captures a drop of blood on a special type of paper, which could potentially be mailed to participants in a sero-survey being planned in Colorado. The dried blood could then later be analyzed for antibodies back in the lab. If this works, Larremore said, that could further help to reduce bias, because people could participate from the safety of their homes.

Test accuracy can skew results in some pretty surprising ways.

Another key question for any sero-survey is how accurate the test was. Tons of antibody tests have hit the market over the past few weeks, and their accuracy is still being scrutinized. Not all tests have the same degree of accuracy. • Even a test that is very good can give out more false positives than true positives when the prevalence of a disease is very low in a population. • Let’s say you’re running a sero-survey among 1,000 people and only 4% of the population is actually infected. Presume the test correctly identifies positives 100% of the time, meaning it is 100% “sensitive” in scientific parlance.

There are 1,000 people in your sero-survey.

True Positive

With a 4% infection rate, the test would accurately identify those 40 people who are positive.

False Positive

True Positive

But say the test is 95% “specific,” meaning that it returns false positives 5% of the time. Then among the 960 people who are truly negative, 48 people would get a false positive.

True Negative

In this scenario, more people would get a false positive result than a true positive.

False Positive

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So when you are running a sero-survey in a community where a small percentage of the population has been infected, you have to worry about many of your positive results being false positives, explained Andrew Gelman, a professor of statistics at Columbia University.

You can have more confidence in the signal you’re getting when there’s a higher percentage of the population that’s been infected, as in a situation like New York City, because the number of true positives would drown out a smaller number of false positives, Gelman said.

Unfortunately, New York didn’t actually share much information on how accurate its tests were when Gov. Andrew Cuomo first announced the findings of its study on April 23, so the experts I called said they didn’t have much to scrutinize. “My confidence is in the Wadsworth lab test,” health commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker said at the press briefing the following day, referring to New York state’s public health lab, “which has unbelievable sensitivity and specificity.”

that a community would need to have at least 60% of its population infected. That’s the lowest estimate I’ve been told. Other scientists have told me 80% to 90%. The reason this percentage isn’t precisely known is because it depends on things like exactly how contagious the virus is and also whether people who have been infected are immune forever, or if they lose immunity after a while, which researchers also are furiously working to figure out.

None of the studies I’ve seen so far have reported a number anywhere near that high. The highest rate I’ve seen is in Chelsea, Massachusetts, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in that state. Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital tested 200 pedestrians and found about a third had antibodies.

The other way to achieve herd immunity is via a vaccine, which is far safer and doesn’t involve millions of people getting sick. But developing vaccines is a slow process, so achieving herd immunity that way won’t happen any time soon.

THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF DEATH RATES. MOST PEOPLE ARE MIXING THEM UP.

FORGET THE HEADLINES, YOUR CITY IS NOWHERE NEAR HERD IMMUNITY.

As more of these studies read out in the future, there are probably going to be a lot of headlines that say: “study finds [X] times more people in [CITY/STATE] infected than confirmed case counts,” or more vaguely, “Coronavirus infections more common than previously thought.”

These headlines may be accurate, but that does not mean that your city or state is close to “herd immunity,” which is when the vast majority of a given population have been infected. In such situations, the virus has a hard time infecting the remaining people, because there aren’t enough carriers to reach them.

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Another thing I’ve seen some people say, when some of the study results came out, is that the coronavirus is far less deadly than we thought it was.

A columnist wrote that antibody testing “proves we’ve been had!” adding: “We’ve been told that the true death rate is 7.4% in New York. … We were told that this was worse than the flu. … But none of these ‘truths’ turns out to be so. The death rate in New York State isn’t 7.4%, it is actually 0.75%.”

This columnist is mixing up the case fatality rate and the infection fatality rate. There has never been an abundance of diagnostic tests in New York, which means mostly very sick patients are the ones who’ve been tested. As of April 24, according to the State Department of Health, 282,143 people had tested positive, and 16,599 of those people had died. That translates to a case fatality rate of 5.9%.

(As a side note, there are many reasons why the case fatality rate is a very squishy estimate. The denominator depends both on how many tests are available and how many people are seeking testing. The numerator is also shaky — for one, many people are dying at home without getting tested, and the extent to which deaths are undercounted is still unknown. Moreover, we don’t yet know the outcome, whether recovery or death, for many patients that are identified as positive.)

On April 23, Cuomo announced preliminary data from the state’s sero-survey, saying that 13.9% of state residents had tested positive for antibodies. In New York City, it was about 21%. The state is continuing to

test residents in order to generate an ongoing series of “snapshots” of the levels of infection. Cuomo had updated numbers by April 27 showing huge regional variation.

Kilpatrick, from UC Santa Cruz, said that if the estimates from New York stand up to scrutiny, the infection fatality rate in New York City would be approximately 0.8%.

Dynamics, has estimated that ultimately 20% to 60% of the population could be infected with COVID-19.

By comparison, because of immunity provided by flu shots, only about 10% to 20% of the population gets sick with influenza every year, according to Kilpatrick.

Kilpatrick sketched out what this meant: “If it’s five times deadlier than the seasonal flu, and three times as many people are going to get it, that means we’re going

The ideal way to conduct a sero-survey, according to Natalie Dean, assistant professor of biostatistics at the University of Florida, would be to randomly select addresses from a database of the population you want to survey and then send a team of researchers door to door to collect samples.

He told me that is not very surprising, because scientists have been able to get some estimates of infection fatality rates using data from enclosed populations where nearly everyone got tested — on cruise ships. Epidemiologists at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, for example, analyzed data from the Diamond Princess, the illfated ship on which more than 700 passengers got infected. Researchers adjusted for the fact that cruise passengers are older than average and estimated the coronavirus’ infection fatality ratio as 0.6%.

Remember, the IFR is not inherent to the virus — how old and healthy your population is and how many ICU beds were available for patients also will affect this number for your region.

STOP COMPARING THIS TO THE FLU. WITHOUT A CORONAVIRUS VACCINE, WE ARE FAR MORE VULNERABLE.

Now let’s talk about the flu. Comparisons to the flu keep coming back like a many-headed hydra, and they roared back last week with a vengeance.

The estimates I’ve seen for influenza IFR range from about 0.14% on the upper end to 0.04% on the lower end. So if the IFR for this coronavirus ends up being around 0.5%, that’s still many times worse than the flu.

But that’s not the main problem. At the end of the day, wherever the coronavirus fatality rate ends up, it doesn’t change the fact that we don’t have any immunity to the virus, which is a critical factor in why we’ve had to behave differently in our response to it.

Marc Lipsitch, head of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Center for Communicable Disease

to get 15 times as many deaths. And 15 times 30,000, which is the middle-of-the-road kind of a seasonal flu year, that’s 450,000 deaths — about half a million deaths — that’s a pretty big, scary number, I think.”

There are additional reasons why comparing the flu to the coronavirus isn’t apples to apples. We’re two to three months into the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. By comparison, the typical flu season lasts many months. So comparing current deaths from the coronavirus to a complete flu season doesn’t make sense.

Dean, from the University of Florida, also notes that the discussion about exactly how deadly COVID-19 is doesn’t change the reality of how many people have died. While it’s important that New York City’s serosurvey has helped to quantify the number of people who have had mild infections, that doesn’t change the fact that, as of April 27, about one out of every 500 residents of New York City has died from this virus.

(This includes deaths that New York City deems likely to be due to COVID-19, despite not having a lab-confirmed test.)

ANTIBODY TESTS AREN’T READY TO BE USED TO ISSUE “IMMUNITY PASSPORTS.”

As antibody tests become more widely available, there’ll naturally be a temptation to start using the tests for ourselves on an individual basis, to determine if we’re immune and can go about our lives, free of the paranoia and fear that have been plaguing us for the past two months.

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out exactly what level of protection an individual has after being infected and whether the protection lasts forever (like with chickenpox) or wanes after a while.

The World Health Organization issued a scientific brief last week warning that detection of antibodies alone shouldn’t serve as a basis for an “immunity passport” allowing an individual to assume they are totally protected from reinfection.

So for now, the antibody tests are best used in these population-wide surveys, to better understand the spread of the disease, how it’s being transmitted and regional infection fatality rates.

THERE ARE FAR MORE SURVEYS TO COME. YOU COULD BE PART OF ONE.

Sero-surveys have only just begun. Many of those that are soon launching appear to be robust and thoughtfully designed, such as in Indiana, where the State Department of Health has said it will test at least 20,000 Hoosiers in four phases over the next year.

Participants would be randomly selected, by invitation only, “to ensure that the sampling is representative of the population,” the department said.

For all the criticism that the Santa Clara study has received, Larremore says he’s “thankful that the researchers put the preprint out there, so the community could help them correct it.” (A preprint is a draft research paper, shared publicly before it has been peer-reviewed and published in a scientific journal.)

Bhattacharya, the author, said his team “received hundreds of constructive comments on our preprint from scholars around the world” and is now updating its paper. The new version will be “substantially better as a result of this worldwide peer-review.”

Overall, he said, “the open science model has really worked well.”

It’s always easier to criticize studies than to run them.

Just a few weeks ago, in the U.S., we had no antibody

If it’s five times deadlier than the seasonal flu, and three times as many people are going to get it, that means we’re going to get 15 times as many deaths. And 15 times 30,000, which is the middle-of-the-road kind of a seasonal flu year, that’s 450,000 deaths — about half a million deaths — that’s a pretty big, scary number, I think.

— Marm Kilpatrick, a professor at the University of California at Santa Cruz who studies infectious diseases.

While everyone is eager to know the results of these studies, many researchers I spoke to also said they hoped that there could be a better balance reached between sharing results quickly and publishing full information. So far, while key findings from the studies done in Los Angeles and New York State have been announced, their authors haven’t yet published many details about their methods.

“I think there should be more pushback when people are not providing their methodology,” said Dean, from the University of Florida. “They shouldn’t be running to the press. You should explain what you did. How do we know what you did, if it’s credible or not?”

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survey results to look at, and now we have some data.

I’m hopeful that as more and more studies are done, researchers will be able to discard bad data, confirm good information, start to track trends and gather intel on this virus, so we are better equipped to make wise, evidencebased decisions on how to fight the disease at local and state levels, as a country and as a global community. Y ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom. Visit ProPublica. com. For more information regarding COVID-19, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) website. And for more local news, visit our website at pointpubs.com.

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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 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., 954785-7565 $$

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 $

Chef Dee’s. SUSHI • SEAFOOD A small neighborhood place with plenty of charm. Impressive sushi rolls and a varied menu with something for everyone. 3919 N. Federal Highway., 954-582-4444 $$

Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar. CARIBBEAN Since they opened their doors in 1990, Calypso has been a local favorite.

Cypress Nook. GERMAN This place has been in business for 38 years — talk about staying in power. It’s open for three meals

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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 $$$$

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

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 $$

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

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

Great Indian Grill. INDIAN This place should go on your “musttry” list. Everything we sampled was packed with tantalizing Indian spices 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

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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 $$

Kings Head British Pub. BRITISH Fish and chips, bangers and mash, savory pies and other British classics are all made on premises. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 754-222-8671 $$

Kin Asian Street Food. ASIAN • SUSHI Enjoy everything from

inventive takes on ramen soups with pork belly and a jammy egg to original 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 $$

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 $$$

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Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy gastropub fare including sandwiches, burgers, wings, salads and a huge choice of appetizers. 10 SW Sixth St. Miami Masala. INDIAN Enjoy classic Indian dishes as well

as a few more modern ones with an Indian twist. The stuffed Hungarian peppers appetizer, while not being a classic Indian dish, had all the flavors fans of the cuisine crave. Great service by a friendly staff. Try the Indian crepe — crazy good.

A daily lunch buffet includes traditional, vegetarian and vegan choices. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-317-1371 $$

Mora Grill. MEDITERRANEAN This cozy yet modern spot is open for lunch and dinner. The menu includes a range of Mediterranean favorites from kebobs to gyros and more.

They offer lunch specials ranging in price form $9-11 and family-style platters for six people served with appetizers, salads, kebobs, rice and vegetables for $115. 3428 E. Atlantic Blvd, 954-933-2003 $$

Nikki’s Orange Kitchen. CONTINENTAL Open for breakfast,

lunch and dinner. Enjoy salads, sandwiches and entrées all with a slight Mediterranean influence. Organic and gluten free options available. Enjoy the location right across from the Pompano Fishing Pier. Have dinner and take a stroll — it’s why we live here, people. 1 N. Ocean Blvd., Ste 102, 954-5322771 $$-$$$

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

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

954-941-7830 $$$

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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 perfect choice. The ingredients really shined with top notch shrimp served over juicy watermelon and peppery arugula all dressed with a light vinaigrette. 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, 11:30am-10pm; Friday 11:30am-11pm; Saturday, 10am-11pm, 250 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., 954-366-3768

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 $$

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 Atlantic while enjoying fresh seafood and an iced cold cocktail.

Don’t worry if you’re not a fish lover — there are plenty of entrée choices from the land. Located at Lighthouse Cove Resort on the ocean. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-783-3193 $$ Sette Bello. ITALIAN This is a true gem just south of the Pom-

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

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

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

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 $

SEASIDE AND GRILL Casual restaurant offering beachside dining, delicious seafood and steaks. www.seasidegrill.com 954.783.3193 1406 N. Ocean Boulevard, Pompano Beach JUNE 2020 • pointpubs.com

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Dining Out 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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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 $$

Monday-Friday 5am-9pm Saturday 6am-9pm Sunday 7am-9pm

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

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

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

2002 E Sample Road, 954-781-6227 $

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 $$$ Fetta Republic. GREEK Traditional Greek offerings close to home. 2420 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-2394 $-$$

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

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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. For a taste of New England with

a twist, try the lobster roll. Of course you can’t go wrong with the fresh fish sandwich—ask what the catch of the day is. All sandwiches come with a side and, while French fries are always a delicious option, the restaurant offers a tangy cucumber salad (among other choices) that provides a nice crunch to any sandwich. They are a dog-friendly restaurant. 2830 NE 29th Ave. (at the Lighthouse Point Marina), 954-941-0246 $$

Fresh local fish, ocean dishes and seafood salads.

Papa’s Fish House SEAFOOD They offer the freshest seafood

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

Papa’s Raw Bar. SUSHI • SEAFOOD Situated next door to their

parent restaurant Seafood World, Papa’s indeed seems like the hip child of an established restaurant. While the fresh food is the real star, the Keys-inspired decor certainly accounts for part of their charm. The menu goes way beyond typical raw bar offerings with inventive tacos and sliders. Papa’s also offers an impressive array of sushi and sashimi. Try the Donoghue which is made of lump crab meat with spicy mayo and eel sauce and served with taro chips. And to wash it all down, they have about a zillion craft beer options and a good wine list too. 4610 N. Federal Highway, 754-307-5034 $$-$$$

Red Lotus. THAI Red Lotus serves all of your favorite Thai

dishes from pad Thai to red and green curries and more.

Start with the dumplings — the pasta is delicate and they are packed with flavor. 4460 N Federal Highway, 954-933-7163 $$

Rocca Trattoria. ITALIAN A small and intimate neighbor-

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

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hood place. Watch owner and chef Lucy prepare your favorite dishes in the open kitchen. 2014 E Sample Road, 954-876-1733

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DEERFIELD BEACH 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 $$

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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 JUNE 2020 • pointpubs.com

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Dining Out 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 $$$ Little Havana. CUBAN Their masas de puerco frita and their Little Havana steak are two of the stand-out menu items, aside from their zesty chimichurri. 721 N. Federal Highway, 954-427-6000 $$ Ocean’s 234. SEAFOOD Amazing views of Deerfield Beach and the pier with gluten free options available. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-428-2539 $$$

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. Enjoy all the Mexican favorites plus burgers, sandwiches, steaks and more. 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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POMPANO BEACH Fast & Casual Bella Monte Italian Deli. SANDWICHES 2688 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-946-0333 $

Brendans. BAR AND GRILL Burgers, wings and more — you get the picture. 868 N. Federal Highway, 954-786-0033 $

Big Louie’s. ITALIAN • PIZZA A South Florida chain offering classic Italian dishes. 2190 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-5510 $ Borogodo Brazilian Grill. BRAZILIAN Open for lunch Mon-

day-Friday 11am-4:30pm; Saturday 11am-5:30pm. 7 SE 22nd Ave., 954-782-8040 $

Broad Street Deli. BREAKFAST • DELICATESSEN Jewish style deli sandwiches, subs, wraps homemade soups, breakfast, bagels and homemade baked knishes. 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 $

2841 Marina Circle Lighthouse Point

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 $

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Carlucci’s Brick Oven Trattoria & Pizzeria. ITALIAN Italian favorites and brick oven pizza at the beach. Open lunch and dinner Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11am11pm, Sunday 12-10pm. 3420 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-946-3150 $$

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

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Dandee Donut Factory. BAKERY â&#x20AC;˘ PASTRIES From the classic

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

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Deniseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kitchen. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH Breakfast and

lunch served daily. Breakfast specials start at $4.72 and include coffee. Lunch specials start at $7.99. Delivery is also available. 2335 NE Fifth Ave., 954-943-7411 $

Five Girls. BURGERS â&#x20AC;˘ PIZZA Check out this cozy, neighbor-

hood joint. Five Girls offers all the classics you crave including burgers, hand cut fries and the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite Philadelphia cheesesteaks. 2659 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-8889 $

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subs, fresh salads and beer and wine. With a location walking distance to the beach, consider taking something yummy with you to picnic in the sand. 3330 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-800-7311 $

Jetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 $ 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 Ital-

ian restaurant â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the kind that feels like a hole-in-the-wall, but quickly grows vibrant as the large, steaming plates of homestyle Italian dishes come barreling out of the kitchen. The restaurant grinds their own sausage and bakes their own dough daily. While the small restaurant doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t serve alcohol, they do allow BYOB. 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, chicken and veal entrĂŠes plus traditional pasta dishes and desserts. 448 S. Cypress Road, 954-941-0550 $-$$

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Sunshine Bagel. BAGELS â&#x20AC;˘ DELI Serving up bagels and sand-

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The Hen and The Hog. COMFORT FOOD Located in a quaint

building on Federal Highway, The Hen and The Hog offers a wide variety of options such as flatbreads, salads, sandwiches, platters of barbecue meats and an all-day breakfast menu.

We dare you not to order the campfire milkshake â&#x20AC;&#x201D;topped with marshmallows and crumbled graham crackers. The atmosphere is homey and inviting with wooden rafters and farm tables along with vintage Edison bulbs. The restaurant is open for three meals a day except they are closed for dinner on Mondays. 3003 N Federal Highway, 954-366-1572. $

TortillerĂ­a 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., 954-9430057 $ Y

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The Resort at Paws Up in Greenough, Montana may be a good place to start if you’re looking to get back on the proverbial travel horse. After all, they have actual horses there.

The luxury resort features one-, two- and three-bedroom homes as well as luxury glamping tents. Many guests split their stays; opting for a few nights in a luxury tent and several nights in a home. And it’s worth mentioning that the luxury tent bathrooms are preferable to many found in actual homes. Don’t be fooled by the word “tent,” a stay in one of the luxurious tents also comes with a luxurious price tag.

The tents — if you can even call them tents — overlook the Blackfoot River, which is famous for fly fishing. And the homes are elegant yet still rustic. As the resort puts it in their promotional video “feel like a Redford by day and a Rockefeller by night.” That pretty much says it all.

As for activities, there’s a boatload to choose from, including: ATV tours, mountain biking, horse-drawn carriage rides, cattle drives, hot air ballooning, rappelling and of course, a spa — to name a few.

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