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In contents Jul.Aug 2015

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Community Hold up Uber, the Downtowner is now in Boca Raton

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Sports A preview of the Owls’ second football season under Coach Partridge

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Rhythm

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Greg Norman Jr.

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Why you need Lake Worth’s Propaganda in your life

Elevating kiteboarding to new

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heights in South Florida

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Restaurant Bio 3rd and 3rd brings us a unique bar and restaurant experience that makes you feel right at home

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B ar Bio It’s not just a bar, not just a gallery, it’s the Brewhouse Gallery

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IN COMMUNITY NEWS & NOTEWORTHY

cializing solely in downtown transportation, maybe a square two miles, would be the ticket to fast, courteous, and community minded transport,” Murray continued. “My business partners Ryan and Travis graduated college just after we had been formulating the specifics together, and we decided to take a risk and start the business.”

The risk was worth it – after servicing solely in Delray, the transportation service is expanding its business to Boca. Be on the lookout for more cities: although Murray states they are a surprise, he says there are a few more

HOLD UP, UBER: THE DOWNTOWNER IS NOW IN BOCA

By: Natalya Jones

were at a friend’s house, prob-

openings in other locations

ably 10 blocks from Atlantic Av-

coming soon that will be com-

enue, and were going out for

municated on the company’s

dinner and drinks,” reminisced

website and social media.

Stephen Murray, one of the coowners. “We called a cab which

“We love South Florida,” added

took forever to find us, the driver

Murray. “We are so proud to have

Imagine this scenario: You and

towner, users can catch a ride

was pretty impersonal, and the

grown up here, and returned to

your friends are about spent and

wherever they want within a

car was certainly not fun to ride

establish a fun business that

ready to call it a night after a cra-

three mile radius for the mere

in. I thought to myself, ‘There

helps cities move around every

zy time out. Some members of

price of $0.00. Yes, you read that

must be a better way’.”

day.” And if that isn’t enough to

the group are carrying their

right: this heavenly service is

shoes, everyone is drenched from

free, with the exception of tips for

Hence, the Downtowner was

Downtowner over a taxi or

the South Florida humidity, and

drivers (of course).

born. “I thought a company spe-

Uber, we don’t know what is.

convince you to choose the

your one friend keeps incoherently belting Taylor Swift lyrics

Like most good ideas, the Down-

way too loud. You, or someone

towner started after a frustrating

else more responsible, are trying

experience in the pursuit of alco-

to hail a cab, but to no avail (blame it on your Taylor Swift loving friend). Uber is the next option, but let’s face it - it’s way too expensive for your “out of college but still on a college budget.” So what’s a fun loving

“We love South Florida. We are so proud to have grown up here, and returned to establish a fun business that helps cities move around every day.”

individual to do? holic beverages. “It all started Look no further for a DD – thanks

four years ago when I moved

to the app and service Down-

back home after college. We

The Downtowner is available 12 hours a day, 11am - 11pm, all 7 days a week. To utilize this service, download “Downtowner” in the app store. It is available on iPhone and Android. Visit ridedowntowner.com.

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In events Where & When

July Lather Up

@ Guanabanas — Jupiter

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Heavy Pets Present Happy Hour Treats w/ Antonio and Wuest @ Funky Biscuit

Dirks Bentley, Kip Moore, Maddie and Tae, and Canaan Smith @ Coral Sky Amphitheater

Hot Summer Nights Concert Series featuring Higher Ground @ Old School Square — Delray

Spred the Dub @ Square Grouper—Jupiter

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Slightly Stoopid, Dirty Heads, and Stick Figure at Sunset Cove Amphitheater

Pho

The “Everything Is Awesome” tour kicks off on July 8 and lands at Sunset Cove on July 25. You’ll hear the classics from Slightly Stoopid as well as new stuff from their just released “Meanwhile…..Back At The Lab”. Dirty Heads and Stick Figure will also play. Get tickets now at ticketmaster.com

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World Cup Blue Marlin Championships

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Uproot Hootenanny

@ Sanborn Square Park

Future Prezidents

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Pompano Beach Green Market @ Pompano Beach City Hall

@ Funky Biscuit — Boca Raton

@ Revolution Live— Ft. Lauderdale

Spred the Dub

@ Guanabana’s—Jupiter

Uproot Hootenanny

@ Harborside Place

Jupiter Farmer’s Market

@ Saltwater Brewery — Delray Beach

Future Prezidents

@ Guanabanas — Jupiter

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@ A1A and Atlantic Ave.

@ City of Lake Worth 4th of July Celebration

The Family

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Neon Trees

— Ft. Lauderdale

Delray Beach 4th of July Celebration

Photo: Jeff Farsai

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Slightly Stoopid

Home Made Jam @ Vintage Tap (every Monday) — Delray Beach

@ Village Pump— Lauderdale By The Sea

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Violent Femmes and Barenaked Ladies @ Sunset Cove Amphitheater

Shawn and Marlon Wayans

Hot Summer Nights Summer Concert Series featuring Mike Mineo

@ Palm Beach Improv

@ Old School Square — Delray

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4th Annual Boca Burger Battle Imagine Dragons: Smoke and Mirrors Tour @ BB&T

Rascal Flatts, Scotty McCreery, and RaeLynn @ Coral Sky Amphitheater

New Kingdom and Roots Shakedown @ Guanabanas — Jupiter

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E.N Young

Mike Mineo

@ Guanabanas — Jupiter

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Uproot Hootenanny

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Hot Summer Nights Concert Series at Old School Square

Local singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mike Mineo joins the Hot Summer Nights Concert Series at Old School Square in Delray Beach.

Hear cuts from his new album “BIG BIG STAR” and much more. Music starts at 8pm, brought to you by Delray Beach Center for the Arts.

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Uproot Hootenanny @ Deck 84 — Delray Beach

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Fused Glass Workshop @ Delray Beach Center for the Arts

Raggy Monster

Morning Fatty @ Guanabanas — Jupiter

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Xtreme Action Park Grand Opening — Ft. Lauderdale

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Ariana Grande

@ Guanabanas — Jupiter

@ BB&T Center

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Pineapple Grove Tour

Pat Travers and Mark Stein

@ Pineapple Grove Arts District — Delray Beach

@ Arts Garage — Delray Beach

Kid Rock and Foreigner

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@ Coral Sky Amphitheater

Uproot Hootenanny

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Party

@ Pompano Beach Amphitheater

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@ Old School Square — Delray Beach

Summer Daze Concert Series @ Propaganda — Lake Worth

Marvelous Funkshun @ Guanabanas — Jupiter

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Mad Decent Block Party @ Revolution Live — Ft. Lauderdale

Resolvers @ L.O.C.A.L.S.

Hot Summer Nights Concert Series featuring Libido

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@ Deck 84 — Delray Beach

@ Village Pump — Lauderdale By The Sea

3 Doors Down and Seether

August

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Dave Mathews Band

@ JB’s on the Beach — Deerfield Beach

Counting Crows @ Bayfront Park Amphitheater

Future Prezidents @ Kahuna Bar & Grill — Deerfield Beach

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That Metal Show featuring Eddie Trunk @ Culture Room — Ft. Lauderdale

Funky Biscuit 4 Year Anniversary

Hot Summer Nights Concert Series featuring The Clique

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@ Old School Square — Delray Beach

Slightly Stoopid, Dirty Heads, and Stick Figure

Dave Mathews Band

@ Sunset Cove Amphitheater

@ Coral Sky Amphitheater

@ Dada’s — Delray Beach

6th Annual Palm Beach Flea Market and Boat Sale @ South FL Fairgrounds

Bobby Lee Rogers @ Guanabanas — Jupiter

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Toby Keith and Eli Young Band @ Coral Sky Amphitheater

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Blue Tuesdays @ Boston’s on the Beach

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Tunnel Vision @ Guanabanas — Jupiter

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Pompano Beach Saltwater Showdown Tournament @ Hillsboro Inlet

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Sam Smith

Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes

@ American Airlines Arena

Future Prezidents

@ Coral Sky Amphitheater

Home Made Jam @ Vintage Tap — Delray Beach

@ Funky Biscuit — Boca Raton

Hot Summer Nights Concert Series featuring Flavor

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@ Old School Square — Delray Beach

@ Bayfront Park Amphitheater

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Smashing Pumpkins and Marilyn Manson

Dave Matthews

Cheezy and the Crackers @ Guanabanas — Jupiter

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Monster Jam Truck Series @ BB&T Center

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Bluegrass Jam Sessions @ The Field Pub — Dania Beach

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Home Made Jam—Best Open Jam in Town @ Vintage Tap—Delray Beach

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Group Art Show @ Saltwater Brewery —Delray Beach

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Future Prezidents @ Dada’s — Delray Beach

Uproot Hootenanny @ Village Pump— Lauderdale By The Sea

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@ Guanabanas — Jupiter

@ Deck 84 — Delray Beach

@ Propaganda — Lake Worth

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Future Prezidents

@ Vintage Tap — Delray Beach

@ ER Bradleys

Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band

Incubus, Deftones, and more

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@ Coral Sky Amphitheater

@ Guanabanas — Jupiter

Greenhouse

Odyssey Road— Journey Tribute Band

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@ Guanabanas — Jupiter

@ Palm Beach Improv

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Somo: Live and Unplugged

Ricky Smiley

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Tim McGraw, Billy Currington, and Chase Bryant

Uproot Hootenanny

Home Made Jam

Summer Daze Concert Series

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Donavon Frankenreiter

@ Guanabanas — Jupiter

Resolvers

Sowflo

@ Culture Room

@ Coral Sky Amphitheater

Boynton Beach Live

@ Summer Daze Concert Series @ Propaganda —Lake Worth

“Weird Al” Yankovic: The Mandatory World Tour

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@ Boynton Beach Arts District

Turnstiles— Billy Joel Tribute

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Uproot Hootenanny

@ Au-Rene Theater — Ft. Lauderdale

@ Funky Biscuit — Boca Raton

@ Village Pump —Lauderdale By The Sea

@ Culture Room — Ft. Lauderdale

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Resolvers @ L.O.C.A.L.S. Party— JB’s on the Beach — Deerfield Beach

7-8 The biggest and baddest will be rolling into BB&T Center for this year’s Monster Jam, mixing racing, showmanship and the ultimate fan experience into one incredible evening of high energy fun for the whole family.

Visit monsterjam.com for info.

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Monster Jam at BB&T Center

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SPORTS ❘❘ RHYTHM ❘❘ THE BITE

OWLS TO FLY HIGHER

After Their First Rebuilding Season Under Coach Partridge

by Steven Gonzalez

t

he Florida Atlantic Owls enter Head Coach Charlie Partridge’s second season following a tumultuous, and somewhat unexpected 3-9 initial campaign. What

looked to be a promising season and a squad ripe for bowl eligibility turned into a mess of mismanaged play-calling and a youth movement on the field. 2014 showed that hiring a recruiting ace to become a head coach comes with risk and the Owl faithful were relentless in their criticism towards Partridge and his band of Owls. Thankfully, the offseason brings new recruits and coach Partridge and his staff were able to reel in the best recruiting class in school history. Among the notable freshmen are Trey Rodriguez, a scat back with moves to kill from Daytona Beach, and Daniel Parr, a strong-armed quarterback from local powerhouse Dwyer High School. Parr is undoubtedly the quarterback of the future for FAU and the coaches appear to have no reservations letting him sit and watch his fellow teammates as he learns the system.

One of those teammates Parr will learn from is senior quarterback Jaquez Johnson. While Johnson’s first year in Boca Raton brought about some positional controversy, his performance last season settled any questions about who the starting QB should be. The Starkville, Mississippi native however is coming off a year that saw him teeter between

Photo: JC Ridley

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profound efficiency and erratic play. Although he did throw for more touchdowns (17) and less interceptions (5) last year, his completion percentage went down, as did his yards per carry.

In offensive coordinator Brian Wright’s system, the quarterback is expected to be efficient through the

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Photo: JC Ridley

Photo: JC Ridley

When the FAU defense takes the field in 2015, there will most likely be a mix of unproven veterans and fresh-faced newcomers.

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could find themselves in the starting lineup by season’s end.

Moving the Owls on the ground this season will be Greg “Buddy” How-

air, as well as a productive compo-

One of the receivers that Quez

ell. The sophomore running back

nent of the running game. When

has formed a solid rapport with is

excelled in his first year at FAU

Quez wasn’t connecting with his

fellow senior Jenson Stoshak. The

until an injury derailed that mo-

big-time receivers, he would fall

former walk-on is the primary

mentum and drove the FAU run-

back on tucking the ball and crash-

pass-catching threat this season

ning game into disarray. Howell

ing into an expecting defense. 2015

and was the best possession re-

only received this opportunity at

is the year that Johnson will have to

ceiver the Owls had a year ago.

playing time because of Jay War-

put it all together on the field if the

Behind Stoshak in the pecking

ren’s fumbling issues. Florida Atlan-

Owls want to be successful. A return

order comes a slew of unproven,

tic put the ball on the ground quite

to the composure and poise that

albeit athletic speedsters looking

a bit last season, but no one turned

saw Johnson win C-USA Newcomer

to carve out a role early on. Who-

it over in more inopportune mo-

of the Year in 2013 will be essential

ever replicates the chemistry that

ments than Warren. Fumbling on

to FAU’s hopes of a bowl game.

Stoshak and Johnson possess

the one-yard line against rival FIU

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in last season’s Shula Bowl is un-

be a mix of unproven veterans

redshirt senior’s final season.

doubtedly a low point of Warren’s

and fresh-faced newcomers. Last

Alongside Bryant, the Owls have

short career, but all signs are point-

season’s star performers, D’Joun

senior Trevon Coley to help an-

ing to coach Partridge giving the

Smith, Damian Parms and Andrae

chor a 4-3 defense that will lean

junior running back another shot at

Kirk, have all moved on to the NFL

heavily on the experience of the

earning back his starting role.

and vacancies abound at multiple

down linemen. Coley nearly dou-

positions. While the secondary

bled his career tackle and sack

Leading the way for the running

looks to throw a slew of freshmen

totals last season and with almost

game will be one of the more expe-

at the problem to see what sticks,

the entire unit returning for 2015,

rienced offensive lines in Florida

linebacker will be a little tougher

his numbers should continue to

Atlantic history. Coach Partridge

to pin down. Freedom Whitfield

rise. While the defensive line was

went out on a limb last season and

and Robert Relf are two upper-

rather quiet in a few games early

started two freshmen, center Joe

classmen that will anchor both

on last season, they really round-

Gold and left tackle Reginald Bain.

outside linebacker positions. Out-

He was pleasantly rewarded with

side of them, there is a clear expe-

solid performances from both un-

rience gap with the remaining

derclassmen and a year full of

players. Jerrad Ward and Nate

meaningful reps. Expected to start

Ozdemir will see plenty of snaps

on the offensive line is impact

in the middle of the defense, but

transfer Kelly Parfitt. The Boca

replicating Andrae Kirk’s 103

Raton native returns home from

tackle performance from last sea-

UCF and will be a large cog in the

son will be an extremely tall task.

“Atlantic Wall” for the Owls.

Photo: JC Ridley

“

While Jaquez Johnson’s first year in Boca Raton brought about some positional controversy, his performance last season settled any questions about who the starting QB should be.

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ed into form when they were

light of the upcoming season will

needed. Crucial plays at home

be the first home game against

Fortunately, the defensive line

against Western Kentucky by

local rival University of Miami

When the FAU defense takes the

remains intact and returns Bran-

Coley and defensive end Trey

on September 12th. With the

field in 2015, there will most likely

din Bryant from injury for the

Hendrickson led to one of the

Hurricanes coming off a very

best victories in FAU history. The

tough season of their own, this

true playmaking is there, but it

could prove to be an early bounce

will now be up to this veteran

back game for either team. Other

line to push their own perfor-

important games for the Owls in-

mances to the highest level.

clude conference champion Marshall and Shula Bowl rival FIU at

One position that has been a

home and a late season trip to the

model of consistency over the

University of Florida.

years for Florida Atlantic is cornerback. The Owls may have re-

Besides the matchup with Miami

tooled for the future with this

in the first month of the season,

latest recruiting class, but the

the Owls are staring down some

present calls for Cre’von LeBlanc

relatively easy competition. Tulsa,

to step up from the shadows of

Buffalo and Charlotte are all win-

former Owls Keith Reaser and

nable games with two of the three

D’Joun Smith. Both are now in the

teams welcoming new head coach-

NFL and a solid season could see

es to campus. A string of tough

LeBlanc follow in their footsteps.

conference contests leads FAU to a

He was targeted last season as

bitter showdown with the team

teams shied away from Smith,

down south on Halloween. If the

but now it is time for the senior to

Owls can win at least fives games

stand out and continue the trend

before the start of November, they

of great play on the outside.

should be in great shape to reclaim bowl eligibility and give Charlie

The Owls will take on six oppo-

Partridge is his first winning sea-

nents in Boca Raton this year for

son as Head Coach.

the first time in school history. Past seasons have seen Florida Atlantic travel to play games more times than not, so a balanced schedule was long overdue. Easily the high-

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MAD PROPS:

Why You Need Lake Worth’s Propaganda in Your Life

i

by Dana Krangel f you’re going to

that this bar and music

bother putting on

mainstay is the seed that

actual clothes and

Lake Worth’s funky and

leaving the house

growing culture was bred

after 7 p.m., well then all

from. Located on J Street,

be damned if you’re not

Prop has cemented itself as

going to have a good time.

a live music staple in a

The goal, no doubt, is to

town that takes music seri-

end up with a smile on

ously. With Top Five Re-

your face and a cold beer

cords right next door serv-

in your hand. Obviously

ing up the finest vinyl in

there are countless water-

sight and all of downtown

Photos: Dave Earley

had already dipped their

presence in the middle of

toes in the show-produc-

South Florida’s quirkiest

tion pool before diving

town, what really sets

ing holes that will do the

just around the corner, Pro-

oftentimes unified by the

into their own venue. If

Propaganda apart is the

job, but you’re looking for

paganda has become where

same genre, but some of the

dope live music and a

welcoming attitude they

a guaranteed good time,

you go to see a show.

best shows are more free-

distinct priority of curat-

serve up. It’s the way your

form, ranging from hip hop

ing a welcoming music

shoulders relax when you

right? That’s why we recommend turning it up a

What does Propaganda do

to metal to whatever you

scene in Palm Beach

walk in, the way the bar-

notch and heading over to

better than almost every-

want to label Everymen as.

County sounds familiar to

tenders don’t have a shred

the local music mecca

one else? It gives all kinds a

They even mix it up with

you, that’s because Jordan

of pretentiousness, the

that is Propaganda.

time to shine. If you’re a

special events like Artober-

and Krug count Subcul-

way bands feel comfort-

Right in the heart of

band and you’re local, then

fest and the multi-day jug-

ture’s Rodney Mayo as a

able pouring their hearts

downtown Lake Worth,

Propaganda has the right

gernaut, Summer Daze.

major influence.

out on stage every single

Propaganda approaches

night for you to perform.

nightlife with a remarkably

They have perfected the

Propaganda is the brain-

Even with solid live

right – but the kind that

“all are welcome” mentality.

local show by serving up

child of friends Jon Jordan

shows, an on-point sound

makes us want to come

In fact, some would argue

about four bands a night, Photo:

system and a massive

back every week.

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night. It’s Propaganda all

and Matthew Aurelius Ordway Krug, who

Currents

The Bite

w

e’re enter-

fishing is excellent. The

snook are still spawning.

off the coast there and I

there, so it’s an excellent

ing into one

weather has cooled down

They’re also on the beaches

talked to someone who was

time to fish.

a little bit and you don’t

and in the surf. At the spill-

diving in 50-70 feet of wa-

of the better

have to crank up and

ways they’re still dumping

ter, and she asked “Why

of the year—it’s before the

fishing times

run away from afternoon

fresh water and it pushes

are there so many snook

summer windy season

thunderstorms quite

the snook out of the back

out here?” It’s because the

and after the rainy after-

as often.

canals and the back coun-

water is dirty on the beach

try into the beaches and

and they need cleaner wa-

noons so you have more time to fish, especially

In July and August we’re

the inlets. Everybody asks

ter to spawn in. So the

with daylight savings

still catching dolphin every

when the best time to catch

snook are everywhere:

time. You have your

day, morning and after-

a snook is and the best

around the bridges, around

choice of a lot of different

noon and on the full moon

time of the year is July and

the piers, in the inlets and

types of fishing—you can

in both months. Also we

August. Last year this time

in the ocean. You can catch

go offshore and you’ll still

can troll and live bait in

we went out of Palm Beach

them on artificials or on

have plenty of kingfish in

150-200 feet and have an

inlet and in a 4-hour pe-

live bait, just pay attention

90-120 feet of water and

excellent chance of catch-

riod, 3 of us caught 87.

to the tides.

can catch them trolling or

ing wahoo. Mixed in with

They will bite on the in-

on live bait, and by drift-

that we have black fin tuna

coming and outgoing tide

We’re starting to see tar-

ing. In late afternoon you

up to 35 pounds. For the

so you need to do your

pon and it’s before all the

can anchor up in 60-90

diehard fisherman, in ev-

homework ahead of time.

small boat tournaments,

feet or drift and catch

ery inlet from Fort Lauder-

For example, I have friends

so you’re not fighting a big

mangrove and yellowtail

dale to Sebastian it’s the

in Stuart that dive all the

crowd. Sailfish will also

snapper. Also, bottom

time of the year when

time around some barges

be around, kingfish are

Tight lines and good fishin’.

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I’M sitting at a bar next to Greg

Norman Jr. and we’re not talking about golf. Instead, we’ve talked

about kiteboarding. Surfing. Fiji.

Nicaragua. What happens when you eat pork in the Dominican Republic. Spearfishing. Australia.

Business ventures and Shark Enterprises. The FIFA bribery scandal. The Miami Dolphins.

More kiteboarding.

And throughout this discussion, Greg’s demeanor is striking.

He keeps asking me questions, genuinely inquiring. His green/ blue eyes are staring directly into my pupils the entire time I’m speaking. Greg is handsome, and it’s obvious our waitress thinks so too. He has a smooth jaw,

snow white teeth, dimples when he smiles (especially when telling the Dominican Republic story).

He’s clean cut and pure muscle.

Because we’ve just met, I’m trying to play it cool. Acting like I haven’t researched his name (son of the Greg Norman, and before graduating from the University of Miami, he wrote his thesis on cable wakeboard parks) and his recent adventures (his instagram feed

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guys who rode wakestyle behind the kite. It really took off to another level, and right now it’s the 10th anniversary of the contest. The first day was today actually….this is the first time I’ve missed it.”

“You didn’t miss it because of me?” is visual quicksand, full of blue

wanted to try kiteboarding.

hues). And if he starts talking golf

I moved to Hawaii, hung out with

He laughs.

at any point, I’ll really be hitting

Lou Wainman and Shannon Best

“I mean I’m important but not that

from the bunker because I know

(two golden legends of the sport).

important…” I say. “I’m just a guy.”

absolutely nothing of the sport,

They were out there riding a kite,

aside from nouns like Tiger, the

so I learned and came back and

Honda Classic, Pebble Beach and

started teaching some friends here

something about a green jacket.

in Florida. Companies started grow-

“It’s still a really young sport… Growing up, I was a wakeboarder, a surfer. I moved to Hawaii, hung out with Lou Wainman and Shannon Best. They were out there riding a kite, so I learned and came back and started teaching some friends here in Florida.”

But his eyes keep lighting up when

ing, Shannon Best started his own

the conversation delves into kite-

company and I began riding for

boarding, so I’m going to keep play-

him in 2004. It’s fun being along for

ing off that for now, even though

the ride, because the European side

I’m not extremely well versed in

of kiteboarding focuses on dancing,

that sport’s terminology either.

jumping, spinning, pirouetting and I didn’t think that was me. I wanted

“It’s still a really young sport,” he

to wakeboard behind the kite. A

continues in between mouthfuls.

small group of guys were wear-

“I got into kiting in 2000, 2001

ing boots at the time. A company

when I lived in Maui. Growing up,

out of North Carolina called Real

I was a wakeboarder, a surfer. With

Kiteboarding set up shop in the

wakeboarding, obviously you need

Outer Banks in 2005, 2006 and

someone driving the boat or driving

created the Triple S Invitational

down to a cable park. In Florida, we

(“the biggest and best professional

barely get good days and when it

kiteboarding event in the world”),

does get good, it’s usually windy so I

and began focusing on bringing in

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“Hey we’re all just a guy,” he responds.

Greg continues “But with kiteboarding, it’s your own boat.

You can hitch hike up and do downwinders. You can catch 100 waves. It’s just like surfing, just using a kite to tow you into the wave. And the sport…the sport is growing here in Florida.”

I’m floored by his humbleness in conversation and demeanor.

Because for someone who’s had cameras and microphones surrounding his family for as long as he can remember, how can he not think that everything is truly about the Norman’s when everyone else is acting like it is?

“I’ve just been lucky to be around friends and people that really influenced the sport of kiteboarding and allowed me to be a part of it,” he continues. “Like Ben Wilson, Trip Forman...just creating that kite brand. These events changed the sport and I’ve been lucky to watch it grow. With the World Tours, which rarely hit America, before the competition was about big air, tricks, and now they’re all wearing boots and doing tricks exactly like if you were behind the boat. There’s guys I got to ride with like Andre Phillip and Jason Stone.

These guys pioneered that style back in the day. It’s fun to see in the mainstream kiteboarding world what happened years ago.”

“With kiteboarding, it’s your own boat. You can hitch hike up and do downwinders. You can catch 100 waves. It’s just like surfing, just using a kite to tow you into the wave. And the sport..the sport is growing here in Florida.”

He puts down the fork and stares a hole in my eyes. “You know, I should introduce you to a friend, Jeremy Lund. He owns a kite school based here and takes people up in Stuart and teaches them how to kite.”

He’s quite convincing too, because I’m now imagining myself skid-

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he’s a hell of a dad. The public, well

the first hole. Cameras in my face.

it’s always questioning things…”

That’s why I love kiteboarding and wakeboarding... no one knew who

“Do you like being in the public

I was or cared who my family was.”

eye, in that regard?” I inquire.

Now the sport knows Greg as a “If I liked it I’d be in Los Angeles

sponsored pro and someone with

or New York. I chose a life where

a brilliant mind. I ask what the

I wanted to be doing something I

upcoming months hold, besides

ding downwind, carving and slid-

love doing: kiteboarding and wake-

the cablepark set to open in Palm

ing. I look back at him and notice

boarding and business here in

Beach County “soon”.

the shark emblem on his hat, and

Florida. It’s where I grew up, it has

it reminds of the one question I

everything you could really want

“There’s actually a new kite event,

came prepared to ask.

and it’s where family is. And with

where we’ll be kiting from the

your family being in the public eye,

Northern tip of the Great Barrier

“So what is it like having your

you have to get used to it or run

Reef in Australia to the Southern

dad’s legendary name?”

away...I’ve embraced it and used it.

tip, for ALS and conservation for the

I’ve seen a lot of people way more

Great Barrier Reef. It’s 1,000 kilome-

He stops chewing, looks at his

powerful than us that absolutely

ters, and it’s going to take 10 days.”

water, and then back into my

squandered what they had and

pupils. It looks like he’s answered

that’s something I’ve never wanted

With that, his phone begins to buzz

this question hundreds of times.

to be like. ‘Hey look at me I’m Greg

and I know he has to jet. Bills paid,

“It’s a blessing, but you’re always

Norman’s son’...what the hell does

I lead the way to the door, noticing

going to be labeled as Greg Norman

that mean? It’s what you do that

that a handful of people seem to be

Jr. and people say ‘well what have

should define you.”

staring directly behind me as we

you done’ and ‘how good are you

walk. “So tomorrow, I’m heading to

at golf’...So what’s it like? It’s not a

“So with the name, do you feel

the cable park in Deerfield if you

bad thing because my dad is an

pressure?”

want to join,” he says as the June

awesome guy. He’s someone you’d

air sinks into our skin.

gladly have a beer with. He set a

“I loved golf, and I still love golf to

standard in business so to have him

this day, but when I started play-

Before our conversation, I’m not

as a father let alone good friend as

ing competitively I was trying to

sure if I would cancel appoint-

I’m coming into the business world,

be low profile and work my way

ments and shift my schedule to

just being able to pick his brain and

up. When I was playing guys like

go. But now I want to. And with

listen to the stories he has... to have

Peter Uihlein and Rickie Fowler

a bit more exposure, I think the

him not as a golfer but Greg Nor-

they were the best amateurs, and

masses in our action sports cul-

man the dad is awesome because

I’d have press on the tee box at

ture will follow.

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A taste of our local food culture

Restaurant Bio ❘❘ Dish

Just Like Home

3rd and 3rd’s Unique Culinary Experience

t

By Savannah Sheehan

fringes of Pineapple Grove, this “underground” eatery is well worth the search. Because there’s no sign on the restaurant, just look for the turquoise-colored, low-rise building at the namesake intersection.

The exterior truly leaves

hey say there’s no

This is a place where you

place like home.

can hang out and enjoy

But a second-best

great food in a relaxed

Upon entering, guests are

option can be

atmosphere, all at a price

immediately enveloped

found by seeking out one

point for locals. It’s just

in a sense of comfort,

of Delray’s best-kept se-

like home, only with an

with soft lighting, warm-

crets: 3rd and 3rd (on the

attentive wait staff.

toned wood and earthy

corner of Northeast Third Street and Third Avenue).

much to the imagination.

hues in the décor. The Located just beyond the

lounge area is filled with

Photos: Ben Hicks

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Munch

restaurant bio

couches, plush pillows,

and hasn’t looked

coffee tables and a vintage

back since. “Fresh” is

armchair. The walls are

the watchword at 3rd

lined with eclectic and

and 3rd. Unlike most

colorful artworks, some

restaurants, the menu

produced by local artists,

here can evolve almost

available for purchase. The

daily due to market

large bar dominates the

and seasonal changes.

center of the restaurant

Ingredients are sourced

and is surrounded by high-

from local purveyors

tops and tables, offering

as well as JP’s own

various options for seating.

gardens.

“This is my home. Not

Utilizing skills learned

to scale, but you have

at Johnson and Wales

a living room, bar, and

College of Culinary Arts,

kitchen. What else do you

and fueled by his innate

need?” says Chef/Owner

passion for cuisine, JP

John Paul “JP” Kline.

has mastered the art of

3rd and 3rd began as

creating refined comfort

a catering company,

foods such as his Mac

John Paul Custom Cuisine.

and Cheese with smoked

However, when JP threw a

pork belly, aged Ver-

birthday party for a friend

mont cheddar, mild

at the venue, the private

cheddar, pepper jack

event quickly turned into

and piquillo peppers.

a public affair when the

The famous BBQ Pork

70 invitees turned into

Sandwich and juicy

100-plus guests. People

Seared Burger remain

began asking if he would

menu staples as well.

be “open tomorrow.” Not wanting to deny the

JP has jumped on some

masses, he simply re-

of the latest food crazes

sponded, “Uh-huh.” Thus

to satisfy his guests, of-

3rd and 3rd had an ex-

fering Fried Pickles, with

ceedingly prompt opening

cajun aioli and herbs,

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“

This is my home. Not to scale, but you have a living room, bar, and kitchen. What else do you need?

Live music is a wonderful

erected in front of the res-

perk to add to your dining

taurant. The inconspicu-

experience with performers

ous piece can be seen as a

scheduled for Thursdays,

mute herald for 3rd and

Fridays and Saturdays as

3rd – as well as yet an-

well as occasional other

other contribution to the

weeknights. (The schedule

neighborhood on behalf of JP’s hit establishment.

and the amazing Smoked

ite Shrimp and Chorizo,

3rd and 3rd also offers a

may be found on the web-

Wings, with chipotle hon-

also provide flavorful

full bar menu, including a

site, 3rdand3rd.com.)

ey sauce. The funky “Jars”

choices.

number of specialty

– mason jars filled with

drinks, such as the Signa-

JP attributes much of his

creative spreads such as

Not to be missed are

ture Manhattan, with

restaurant’s success to his

Bacon Blue Cheese Fon-

the delectable desserts

Whistle Pig rye, sweet ver-

friends and the commu-

due or Warm Vegetable

created by JP’s mom,

mouth, Angostura bitters

nity. Many of the musi-

Dip, accompanied with

who turns out such sweet

and simple syrup. In addi-

cians who played there in

grilled bread – also pro-

treats as Panna Cotta and

tion, there’s an ample se-

the early days were

vide an interesting appe-

Trudy’s Treats (a trio of

lection of local craft beers.

friends of his, performing

tizer or snacking option.

walnut chews, strawberry

for free to show their sup-

bites and almond pie

JP not only strives to pro-

port. With the restaurant’s

“Plates” such as Steak

bites). But don’t set your

vide patrons with a satisfy-

growth, JP now scouts area

Frites, a hanger steak

heart on any one dish,

ing culinary experience: He

performers to reinforce

cooked to order with truf-

as the menu can change

also encourages his service

the local experience. John

fle Parmesan fries and a

unexpectedly at the

team to make 3rd and 3rd

Whyman, a local artist

red wine sauce, or “Skew-

whim of the chef, much

“the friendliest restaurant

and JP’s friend, construct-

ers,” such as the fan favor-

like Florida weather.

in Delray,” he says.

ed a sculpture that was

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[

The Best Is Back

[

add a little syrup, butter, powdered sugar, whipped

Fran’s Chicken Haven

cream, and serve with two pieces of fried chicken on the side.”

And the frying doesn’t stop there. Along with the chicken and waffles, Fran’s serves Buffalo wings, chicken tenders,

and Their Timeless Original Recipe

fried mac and cheese bites, fried Oreos and fried Twinkies alongside an-

It’s greasy. It’s messy. It could never come in a “low-calorie” version.

By Giana Pacinelli

other historic staple –

over was to go back to the

“People actually eat

original recipe – the way it

the stuff, it’s so popular,”

should’ve always been.”

Stuart says. “I can’t keep

gizzards and livers.

the inventory. We sell The restaurant’s name-

out every week.”

sake, Fran Gerace, and her

the recipe that really

en recipe, that didn’t stop

husband, Joe, sold Fran’s

makes it. There’s a little bit

the Stuarts from putting

Now that Fran’s original

Chicken Haven 10 years

of science to it.” He makes

their own personal touches

fried chicken is back,

ago. After that, new own-

sure the fryers are at the

on the restaurant, includ-

Stuart is constantly look-

ut whether it

ers tried to put their own

exact right temperature

ing the addition of Belgian

ing for additional ways to

comes from a

spin on Fran’s fried chick-

when frying the chicken,

waffles to their chicken.​

improve the restaurant.

bucket or served

en recipe – unsuccessfully.

and multiple timers en-

“I think it just being

Fran’s Chicken Haven now

sure that all components

chicken and waffles

offers delivery and take-

are properly cooked.

makes it special because

out services, 15 percent

people think, ‘Wow, how

off for students and city

b

up on a bun, there’s something comforting about that

However, when Stuart and

first bite of fried chicken.

his father bought Fran’s Chicken Haven two years

“It’s all those things to-

does that work together?’

workers, and different

No doubt you’re now

ago, they were deter-

gether that makes us so

It’s the combination of be-

specials every day. And,

wondering: “Where can

mined to take the fried

good,” Stuart says. “I never

ing salty and sweet,” Stuart

if you follow them on

I find some authentic

chicken back to where it

thought I’d be frying

says. “We make the waffles

Instagram, your first

fried chicken?”

all began – that greasy,

chicken for a living. Now,

with our standard batter,

fried Oreo is on Fran’s.

messy, good stuff.

I’m the birdman.”

that the answer is Boca

“It’s not just regular fried

Although they rejuvenated

Raton? That’s where

chicken,” Stuart says. “It’s

Fran’s original fried chick-

Would it surprise you

you’ll discover Fran’s Chicken Haven, purveyor of good, old-fashioned, Southern-style fried chicken since 1964.

“You can’t get good fried chicken at many places.

KFC left because we came back,” says Chris Stuart, current co-owner of Fran’s Chicken Haven. “One of the main things we planned when we took it

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Nightlife, events and more

BAR BIO ❘❘ SNAPS

[BREWHOUSE GALLERY[

Lake Park’s central hub for all things craft beer, music, and art.

f

By Susanna Arntz

rom a streetside glance

vision, a willingness to

or a stroll past, people

gamble, and solid belief in

see a cafe and bar setup

what they were doing.

through the large storefront

Photos: Nathan Hamler

windows. The name Brew-

AJ Brockman has recog-

house was cleverly ap-

nized and adapted to two

pointed to the space to lend

things all his life. The first

credence to its local beer

has been the experiences

and coffee drink selections.

that come with having a

But the namesake doesn’t

neuromuscular disease

stop there. Cofounder AJ

that causes his muscles to

Brockman explains with

weaken over time. He has

enthusiasm, “From the

been in a wheelchair all his

outside in, people may

life. The second, his love

think it’s just a coffeehouse

and passion for creativity

or just a bar. But the people

and the arts. He explained,

who take the time to come

as his conditions worsened,

in know it’s much more

he was determined to find

than that. It’s about art and

a way to still create a lot

sharing ideas, first”. So how

which led him down the

did this gallery/cafe/bar/

path of digital creation and

venue rise to success in less

graphic design. After

than a year and even

getting REALLY good at

expand at the tail end of its

what he did (his claim to

first year? It started with a

fame is a 2008 family

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portrait for President Barack Obama - enough said), he found himself in a corporate grind that left him jaded. Looking to revitalize and reset, he ultimately quit agency life to pursue fine arts more closely.

AJ always wanted to have a gallery but knew it was difficult to pay for the gallery with art alone.

The vision for Brewhouse Gallery was not to just to offer art + coffee + beer but rather be a gallery first and offer the rest to enhance the experience second. For South Florida, this was something new and different for sure. They found this space in Lake Park, FL for rent that was previously an adult daycare facility. When AJ got inside, he knew it was the right place. He explained, “it was definitely a gamble, but I had a vision here. I saw a place where we could grow and be unique that maybe wouldn’t be the same fit if it was downtown Clematis or somewhere else.”

He created what Brewhouse Gallery is today to draw in the community, celebrate creativity, and spark conversations. Brewhouse Gallery is one of the few galleries to offer a flat-rate rental model which artists pay for monthly and get to take complete ownership of their

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change every 3-months ensuring “fresh paint” on the walls. The styles are eclectic and range from traditional South Florida oil paintings to comic book character art on skateboard decks.

Initially, the gallery promoted itself using a very grassroots approach through social media outlets, digital marketing tools, and events in

“

I had a vision here. I saw a place we could grow and be unique that maybe wouldn’t be the same fit if it was downtown Clematis or somewhere else.

“

space within the gallery. The collections

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show. “Brewhouse didn’t know it was going to be a music venue, but now it’s one of the most well-respected in the area” AJ said with a smile.

They’re also excited to share that they have expanded into a full kitchen and food menu very recently. Bar manager, Pepe Arenas, had shared with AJ his love for food and his family’s background as some of the best in the meat industry

order to drive traffic and gain visibility. Within

If you want to drop in on any given night of the

back at home in Mexico. Pepe started cooking

a year, they were growing immensely and had

week, you’ll find an original event happening –

and sharing, again, with passion and enthusiasm

great customer loyalty. In addition, they had

whether that’s a poetry reading or a live music

mixed into everything. It was a real hit right

already expanded into the space next door, a convenience store that had gone out of business.

The landlord of the space is a big supporter of Brewhouse, and while AJ admits it was a huge undertaking, it was an offer they couldn’t pass up.

Depending on what you are in the mood for, Brewhouse Gallery has you covered. They proudly brew french press and espresso drinks in partnership with two local coffee roasters, Rabbit Roasting out of Riviera Beach and Oceana Coffee in nearby Tequesta. They also offer distinctive craft beer selections for notable local microbreweries including Twisted Trunk, Funky Buddha, and Due South.

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away. To make sure he was doing everything the best that he could, he would Skype with his mother to learn some tricks to make everything just right. His favorite foods to share with people are his porks, red and green, and his avocado puree. In addition to serving up truly authentic Mexican handhelds, Pepe has shared delicious sangrias in flavors like cucumber lime mint, watermelon, guava, and green apple pomegranate. Pepe said, “In the beginning my mom didn’t want to hand over the family recipes. You know how family is. But finally, she did and she said all I ask is that when you make these you do it with love, otherwise -- it won’t turn out right”.

The future has no limits. AJ’s goal is to revolutionize how art gallery models work. “Rather than a Starbucks on every corner, why not have a Brewhouse on every corner? It’s possible” he said. Right now, he is working with the city of Lake Park to try to transform the Brewhouse neighborhood into an art district. He envisions a farm to table style restaurant on the corner and a funky, interesting thrift store patrons can browse through, maybe even a vintage toy shop.

They are speaking about a mural wall on the building and a community garden, too. You can feel the enthusiasm, passion, and devotion in the energy of this space when you are on the inside.

Its beauty carries on when you step outside again. More than just coffee and beer. More than art. This is truly a new way of looking at things.

“

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Rather than a Starbucks on every corner, why not have a Brewhouse on every corner? It’s possible.

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International Surfing Day Party at Saltwater Brewery Photos: Elizabeth Lane

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