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The ‘season’ is going strong
Local businesses prepare for next week’s Florida Derby By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com There’s a rumor going around that the tourist season is over. That may not be accurate. “Who said that?” challenged Hollywood Beach hotel owner Bert Tabor. “We are just at the end of March, and we are still booked, and the roads are still crowded. That to me, is not over.” While everyone knows that the season, as we know it, today is certainly not what it was back in the 1970’s, 80’s and 90’s, but the one thing that will always keep us in the game, is the weather. Once again this year, Miami-Dade
and Broward went under 50 degrees just four times since December – and never once under 40. Those temperatures will always keep the flow of visitors coming throughout the winter months. “I have been in this community for 55 years and will tell you that things changed with the economy,” Rene Curran of Hallandale Beach said. “Sure, times are difficult for some, but the great weather we have – along with beaches and destinations such as top restaurants and our pari-mutuels, will always keep the tourists coming and many are
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DR. DRY CLEANING Every homeowner has a cleaning job that needs attention. Let it go and it becomes a mess. Think of anything that needs cleaning, Dr. Dry is the company to call because they have that can-do attitude. The company specializes in cleaning carpets, tile and grout, marble polishing, pressure cleaning, canvas awnings and cleaning air ducts. They also do upholstery cleaning and drapes. Have your floor tile and grout cleaned to
look sparkling new again. Tile cleaning is done, section by section, as an exact science and there will be no mess in the home. The company can remove painted tile glaze and return the tiles to their original state. Most residents get lots of foot traffic and resealing the tile floor makes sense because in the future it will be easier to clean. Ask for the Five Year Protection Warranty. Do your bathroom tiles have mildew
buildup and you would be embarrassed for your guests? Let Dr. Dry really clean and safely scrub those tiles and make them look new again. It's a messy job, so let the profession- ionals use the elbow grease. Do you have an expensive marble floor that needs a new life? Marble scratches can be ground down, buffed and polished to look brand new. The company has the know-how for installation of floors,
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Point Royal is chef/owner Geoffrey Zakarian’s own culinary paradise Hollywood - If you are a “foodie” and watch all the cooking shows on television, the name Geoffrey Zakarian brings a smile to your face. Certainly one of the premier chefs and restaurateurs of the culinary world over the past 30 years, Zakarian has made his mark as an accomplished chef, host and culinary consultant. He has presided over some of the country’s top kitchens, traveling the world for new inspiration to marry with his classical training and techniques in a lifelong effort to deliver paramount hospitality experiences. Zakarian's rise to culinary prominence began at Le Cirque, where he first worked in a professional kitchen. In five years, he worked his way up from Pastry Sous to Chef to Chef de Cuisine under Chef Alain Sailhac. During these formative years, Zakar-
ian staged at places such as Arpège and Au Quai des Ormes in Paris, Auberge de l'Ill in Alsace, The Dorchester in London, Le Chantecler with Jacques Maximin in Nice, and Pierre Orsay in Lyon. In 1987, Zakarian took his first turn as Executive Chef at the legendary 21Club. In 1988, he became the Executive Chef of 44 at the Royalton Hotel, before opening the Blue Door at the Delano Hotel in Miami in 1995. In 1997, Zakarian became Executive Chef of Patroon. His career has continued to rise - and with more exposure on several TV shows, and other events he is always eager to attend, Zakarian is indeed and icon.
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