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October 2013

Delray Beach

A COASTAL STAR SPECIAL REPORT

City seeks cost quote from county fire-rescue

LESSONS LEARNED FROM

SANDY

By Tim Pallesen

Hurricane shows just how fragile our shores are INSIDE Sand is finite

The cost of rebuilding beaches is growing as the supply of sand dwindles.

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Not everything works Some beach-saving techniques actually can backfire.

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Bye, bye, beach

A sea wall ultimately may cost you your beach.

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Who is taking action?

Red tape and politics make change slow and difficult.

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Days of pounding waves from Hurricane Sandy combined with autumnal high tides proved too much for sea walls in Manalapan. 2012 photo Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star

Along the Coast

By Dan Moffett Dog advocates in Delray Beach are planning to turn loose roving packs of petitioners soon in a campaign to persuade the city to open part of its beach to four-legged bathers.

Several similar efforts to create a

Delray Beach has asked Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue for a price quote to take over fire-rescue operations.

The concept is supported by the union for city firefighters, who face possible cuts in their city pension benefits.

Under the concept, city firefighters would become county employees. The county would operate five Delray fire stations and a sixth station that Delray now operates in Highland Beach.

The request for a price quote was made by INSIDE Highland Beach Delray Beach puts 911 changes Fire-Rescue Chief on hold. Page 9 Danielle Connor in a Sept. 4 letter to County Fire-Rescue Chief Jeff Collins.

The City Commission hasn’t discussed the request. Connor said it originated when the firefighters union “reached out” to Mayor Cary Glickstein.

“Fire-rescue is a significant part of our budget, with its associated pension and capital costs,” Glickstein explained. “It just makes good sense to understand our alternatives.”

Delray Beach is spending $22.4 million for fire-rescue this year and proposing to spend $23.6 million next year. Public safety costs are the city’s largest expenditure.

A $1.9 million increase in what taxpayers pay to police and fire pensions is the biggest cost increase in this year’s proposed city budget.

Fred Angelo, vice president of See FIRE-RESCUE on page 9

The return of ‘Dog Beach’?

By Steve Plunkett

BOCA RATON

Boca Raton already has Mizner Bark, its wildly popular park for dogs. Now it will cordon off part of the beach at Palmetto Park Road and State Road A1A so canines can splash in the surf.

“It’s a pilot program. Let’s see if it

works, and we can take it from here,” Deputy Mayor Susan Haynie proposed at the Sept. 24 final budget hearing.

The park, modeled after Fort

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Editor’s Note

Lessons learned from Sandy

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urricane season is not over. Even when we begin to feel a hint of autumn in the air, the tropics can still be cooking up a mess of trouble.

In late October 2012, we tracked a tropical storm that later became a hurricane — one for the record books — as it pounded the eastern shoreline on its way toward landfall in New Jersey.

As Sandy skirted our area, storm surge flooded our lawns and streets as huge waves collapsed coastal sea walls and swept away our beaches. All while the sun was shining.

One year later, most of the damage has been repaired.

But “fixing” sea walls and beaches has not been cheap.

And where the money and the sand and the solutions will come from when the next storm comes (and it will) has been the topic of dozens of meetings and symposiums during the past several months.

In this edition, Cheryl Blackerby shares what she has learned from these discussions and explains the

concerns that will drive our emergency beach planning in the future. With tourism and real estate at the core of our local economy, we must begin exploring long-term solutions to assure continued investment (personal and economic) in our coastal communities.

And the beachfront is just part of the concern. In our November edition we will take a look at what rising sea level means for the future of the barrier island. As FEMA redraws flood maps and construction codes adapt, we will all be pondering the security of our homes and businesses — not only during the high autumnal tides that already flood parts of A1A, Briny Breezes and many Intracoastal Waterway lawns — but also the surge that accompanies a hurricane.

Even one like Sandy that arrives while the sun is shining.

Mary Kate Leming Executive Editor

Correction A story in the September edition incorrectly attributed a statement to Manalapan Town Commissioner Howard Roder.

Town Manager Linda Stumpf stated that she did not take both a car allowance and the use of a town-owned car.

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William Altier (left) and Cutler Altier of Altier Jewelers in Boca Raton are part of the honorary family for the Keep Memories Alive Walk-in-the-Mall event benefiting the Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center at FAU. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star

Inspired by his grandparents, Altier promoting benefit walk

By Linda Haase

Cutler Altier spent most of his childhood surrounded by fine jewelry. But the glam and sparkle wasn’t what captured his attention. Not at first, anyway. It was a chance to spend time with his beloved grandfather, Joseph, who, along with his wife, Marjorie, founded Altier Jewelers in Boca Raton in 1960.

That was where Altier usually hung out after a day at Addison Mizner Elementary.

“My grandfather taught me the value of hard work, to be a man of your word and the importance of every person who steps in the door,” says Altier, who is passing down those values to his children, Jett, 3, Tristan, 11, and Lilly, 2. “He was a war hero and I looked up to him. He was my hero.”

His bond with his paternal grandparents was especially poignant since they were a link to his father, who died when Cutler Altier was only 12.

He will carry those treasured memories of his late grandfather with him as he and his wife, Carly, and other family members join the eighth annual Keep Memories Alive Walk: Exercise Your Mind, Nov. 3, to benefit Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center.

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The center, on FAU’s Boca Raton campus, was a tremendous help to his grandfather before he died last year, Altier says. “When my grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, we didn’t know where to turn and Anne (Green) suggested the facility.

He went a couple of days a week for about four or five years and he loved it,” recalls Altier, a 31-year-old Boca Raton resident.

“They have the most incredible staff, they are very genuine and passionate about helping others. It is a fantastic place and we are grateful from the bottom of our hearts that he was able to experience it.”

The Altier family is the honorary family in this year’s walk in memory of Joseph Altier.

Altier encourages others to join the walk, which begins at 9 a.m. at Town Center.

Money raised will be used for adult day center scholarships, programs and caregiver support services; last year’s event raised more than $300,000.

The center, part of FAU’s

Eighth annual Keep Memories Alive Walk: Exercise Your Mind

To benefit Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center, sponsored by the center’s Caring Hearts Auxiliary When: 9 a.m., Nov. 3.

Where: Town Center at Boca Raton, 6000 Glades Road, north entrance Tickets: Support the walk by becoming a sponsor and/or walking.

For information, call 297-4066 or visit fauf.fau.edu/memories.

Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, offers services and programs to individuals with mild to moderate memory disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

“I hope the walk will bring an awareness of the center so people learn there is a wonderful option for people struggling with this cruel disease,” says Altier.

Altier is now president/CEO of Altier Jewelers. But, he says, that position wasn’t handed to him. “My grandparents were old school. If you were working here, you started at the bottom.

I started off at the entry level when I was 19 and over time worked my way into heading the business.” Ú

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Along the Coast

Concerns raised regarding runoff’s effects on lagoon

By Jane Smith

At the Snook Islands Natural Area — the one touted as an example of what can go right when various agencies and volunteers work together — most of the Johnson’s seagrass is dead.

The county’s Department of Environmental Resources Management also found many of the oysters that once filtered the water in the central part of the Lake Worth Lagoon choked with muck.

Most of the young mangroves carefully planted by volunteers on Ibis Isle in Palm Beach are dying.

The cause? Stormwater runoff from the western areas of the county, including freshwater releases from Lake Okeechobee, and eastern county lawns sending nutrientladen water into the central part of the lagoon, according to DERM. The freshwater flows through the C-51 Canal and empties into the lagoon on the border between West Palm Beach and Lake Worth. That canal water changes the brackish quality of the central lagoon, coating its sandy floor with muck and allowing a wood-boring isopod to thrive. The isopod attacks the young mangroves.

The freshwater releases rival what has been dumped

Photo taken before the runoff problems, shows a healthy bed of Johnson’s seagrass. Photo courtesy DERM into the St. Lucie River, said Ed Tichenor, director of Palm Beach County Reef Rescue.

“The only thing we haven’t seen is the toxic algae,” he said.

One of the county’s environmental analysts noted the lack of seagrass when he went out to monitor the Snook Islands habitat.

“In August, I couldn’t even find a blade of grass out there,” said David Carson, the environmental analyst.

But Paul Davis, division director at the county department, is more measured.

He counters that a recent study found 5 percent of the Johnson’s seagrass still surviving on the Snook Islands.

He also defends the $26.2 million spent restoring the Lake Worth Lagoon as worth it, despite the recent problems.

The money came from county, state and federal sources.

“There still will be these episodes of runoff, but with components in place, the lagoon can come back,” he said.

In August 2012, Tropical Storm Isaac dumped as much as 18 inches onto the western areas of the county, creating another sustained high-volume discharge into the lagoon.

With little time to recover, the seagrass is at its lowest coverage since monitoring began in 2000.

The Johnson’s seagrass was the first marine plant to be listed under the federal Endangered Species Act. It is a food source for manatees and sea turtles — the “coastal canary” that indicates the health of the lagoon.

What will happen this winter when the manatees return and are hungry?

Tichenor wonders.

The mangroves provide habitat for young goliath grouper that are spawned off the shores of Boynton Beach, he said. Every August, when goliath grouper spawn around the MV Castor wreck, the Boynton Beach area becomes a tourist attraction for scuba divers, Tichenor said. The grouper can weigh up to 800 pounds. Harvesting goliath grouper is banned by state and federal regulations.

“We are trying to solve the problem at its source,” Davis said, “by redesigning the plumbing of South Florida.”

His department is working with the South Florida Water Management District, state agencies and municipalities to do this.

“We need to find a better way of getting water off the land, finding locations to store it or treat stormwater runoff,” he said. “We need to realize we are in this together, what we all do on our lawns (affects the stormwater runoff).”

In October 2012, the county passed a fertilizer ordinance regulating its use in the areas outside of cities and towns.

Most municipalities, Davis said, have adopted similar ordinances to protect the

county’s ground and surface waters. Banned activities include: Fertilizing when there is a flood warning in effect or blowing the fertilizer and grass clippings into the street where they will be washed into the stormwater system.

Another problem comes from septic tanks. The towns of Ocean Ridge and Manalapan don’t have a centralized sewer system, he said. “It’s the cost of fix vs. other projects,” he said.

The amount of seagrass should be known by March.

Divers are mapping the seagrass in 1,000 different locations in the lagoon with a goal of the field work finished by the end of October, Davis said. Then it will take a few months to turn that data into maps.

The county department used to rely on aerial surveys for mapping. After Tropical Storm Isaac came through and the runoff increased, Davis said they couldn’t tell from the photos where the seagrass was.

This fall, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will survey the oyster beds in the central part of the lagoon.

“They need to stop the releases,” Tichenor said, “but there is no way to stop it.”

For now, there is the Lake Worth Lagoon Management Plan available at lwli.org. Ú

Flood-zone maps flummox local leaders

By Tim Pallesen

Coastal cities are studying new flood maps to know how many residents will be paying much higher premiums for flood insurance.

Reforms to the federal flood insurance program raise premiums, phase out subsidies and call for a redrawing of flood maps that might put more homes in high-risk zones.

Owners of winter homes who received subsidies started paying higher rates Jan. 1. Beginning this month, buyers purchasing a previously subsidized home must pay the higher premium.

Owners of primary residences will learn whether they also must pay annual rate increases of 20 percent for five years once new flood zone maps are approved next year.

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can figure it out,” Ocean Ridge Town Manager Ken Schenck said.

Dick Tomasello, an engineer hired by the county to compare old and new flood maps along the coast, said many oceanfront homes have been moved into the highest-risk zone. Flood insurance rates will reflect damage that might occur in a hurricane if sea walls and sand dunes are washed away.

“The entire coast shows that the zone has moved inland,” Tomasello said. “Flood insurance is going to be more expensive.”

The Palm Beach County League of Cities has assembled a team of engineers to dispute what executive director Richard Radcliffe described as “grave inaccuracies” in preliminary new maps.

“Until those challenges are laid to rest, the town of Gulf Stream is not able to accurately comment on the effect of the revised flood maps,” Town Manager William Thrasher said.

Manalapan Mayor David Cheifetz said his town also is reviewing the maps to determine the impact.

Congress passed the

insurance reforms last year to reduce a $20 billion debt in the program caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Hurricane Sandy increased the debt.

The reforms target older homes built at lower elevations before the original flood zone maps were drawn 30 years ago.

Newer construction has been built at higher elevations.

Mortgage lenders require flood insurance if a property is within a high-risk flood zone.

The policies pay a maximum $250,000 loss.

Gov. Rick Scott warned last month that real estate sales could be hampered in parts of Florida because of the higher insurance rates.

“In cases where new maps move a property into a flood zone, homeowners may find it impossible to sell their properties to a new owner who will be shocked with the massive premium increases required to secure a mortgage,” Scott wrote Florida’s two U.S. senators.

Sen. Bill Nelson agreed in a letter to other senators.

“The national flood insurance won’t do much good if it turns out folks cannot afford the coverage,” Nelson wrote. Ú

Look for the next edition of The Coastal Star on the weekend of Nov. 2.

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Sandy by the numbers Ocean Ave.

South Palm Beach Beach stairs at several condos damaged. Several thousand dollars. All repaired.

Lantana $37,730 to repair beach stairs and replace lifeguard tower that washed away.

Manalapan $6.1 million to replace or repair 23 private oceanfront sea walls. Repairs all privately funded. All but two sea walls are complete.

Ocean Ave.

Woolbright

Ocean Ridge $15,000 damage to all seven public-access dune walkers repaired. No estimate of repairs to private property.

Briny Breezes No damage reported.

Gulf Stream Some dunes eroded on private properties, no estimate made.

George Bush Blvd.

Atlantic Ave.

Delray Beach Damaged shore left escarpments as high as 5 feet.

FEMA provided $1.77 million for 150,000 yards of sand lost. Total FEMA contribution was $4,460,000, the rest to be used for maintenance/ fortification. Work to be completed by spring. Offshore sand was pumped onto 1.9 miles of shoreline. Inland sand was added to damaged dunes north of the Municipal Beach (cost of $139,000).

Linton Blvd.

Highland Beach Beaches are private, with property owners responsible for repairs. The town spent $15,158 on a study to identify future beach preservation options.

Spanish River

Palmetto Park

Boca Raton City plans a $6.1 million beach renourishment from Yamato Rock to Red Reef Park. Federal government to pay $3.4 million, with state, county, city and the Beach and Park District covering remainder. Together, Boca Raton and the district to pay $943,000. Estimates for southern beaches are $9 million, with the city and district paying $3.5 million.

Spring completion date expected. Inland sand used to repair dunes on the north beach (cost: $170,000, paid for by the city and the district).

Camino Real County beaches Damage was restricted to loss of sand. There was no structural damage and the county doesn’t have individual estimates for South County beach parks.

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Lessons learned from Sandy Sand becoming a precious commodity

up and commenced meetings, including Protect Our Beaches — which signed Hurricane Sandy had a diabolically up 24,000 members within weeks — ironic name. In October 2012, Sandy Save Our Seacoast, and the Florida stole millions of tons of sand, washing Coalition for Preservation. The Delray it off Florida’s beaches and from Beach Property Owners Association underneath beachside condos, and attracted record attendance with carving five-foot cliffs where there had discussions about solutions for beach been gently sloping shores. erosion.

Floridians learned two hard truths And Sandy raised a two-word specter about sand: It’s expensive and it’s finite. that further horrified coastal residents In the year after Sandy, there has — sea rise. been much hand-wringing over what What would happen to the beaches will happen to Palm Beach County if sea-level rise, caused by climate beaches in the future, where new sand change, further depleted the beaches? will come from and who will pay for it. Suddenly, symposiums and meetings The mammoth Superstorm Sandy, on the subject, such as the Sea Level the largest Atlantic hurricane on record Rise Symposium in July at Oxbridge measured by diameter with winds Academy in West Palm Beach, founded spanning 1,100 miles, skirted Florida as by Palm Beach billionaire Bill Koch, a Category 1 hurricane. attracted standing-room-only crowds.

Floridians’ relief that the storm had Coastal cities that had depended bypassed them was short-lived. Sandy on federal and state money for beach reminded them of a word that would replacement sand for hurricanechange the way they would look at damaged beaches in the past found hurricanes in the future: surge. that money had dried up, particularly Sandy didn’t do its damage with after the colossal damages from Sandy high winds or torrential rains, but in New York and New Jersey. Now, rather with large swells and powerful small towns faced multimillion-dollar ocean surges. hurricane damage bills.

The wind trajectory around Sandy “There’s going be a big grab for produced what meteorologists call an federal money with the issues in the optimal fetch, a phenomenon that led to Northeast,” said Art Koski, the Greater the development of large, long-lasting Boca Raton Beach and Park District northeast swells that battered the South acting director, after Sandy. “The city is Florida coast. The storm peaked the looking for FEMA money. But I don’t weekend of Oct. 27. think we have the strength politically.”

The pounding surf led to large Historically, the federal government breaking waves, some estimated as had paid for about 70 percent of beach high as 10 feet at Miami-Dade County restoration, Koski said, which left beaches, and 20 feet or perhaps higher 30 percent to be paid by state, county at the Palm Beaches. and local governments, but in the The second-costliest hurricane future the entire cost may fall on local in U.S. history ultimately caused governments. $68 billion in damages on the entire This was particularly troubling to Eastern Seaboard, and most of it the district board, which reimbursed came from surge, according to the the city of Boca Raton $2 million, in National Oceanic and Atmospheric addition to a partial reimbursement Administration. of $2 million already paid, for a beach In Palm Beach County, the total restoration project that took place damage to public beaches was estimated several years ago. The board didn’t at over $30 million. “This includes anticipate paying for additional beach sand losses at every one of our beaches restoration projects for another five in addition to structural damages at to 10 years. Yet, board members were our beach parks,” said Leanne Welch, faced with substantial costs for more program supervisor of Shoreline beach destruction.

Enhancement and Restoration for the Palm Beach County Department of Sand running out Environmental Resources Management.

After Sandy, there was another shock besides the costs of beach restoration.

Where’s the money?

Coastal residents found out their To repair Sandy’s damages, towns offshore sand wouldn’t last forever. and government agencies scrambled Dredging can only be done in for money from a variety of sources a narrow ribbon of shallow water including county reserves for between shore and reefs. On the other emergency repairs to county parks and side of the reefs, the water drops off too the South Lake Worth Inlet jetties; the deeply for even the biggest dredges.

“Beaches” funds (funded by tourist Florida municipalities were pitted bed taxes), state funding and federal against each other in what became appropriations. bitter debates over sand. Miami Beach “No FEMA money was available for was running out of offshore sand the Sandy impacts. The federal money after Sandy and Miami-Dade County came through the Flood Control and officials looked longingly at the sand Coastal Emergency appropriation by off the coast of Jupiter, whose residents the Army Corps of Engineers,” Welch and city officials loudly voiced their said. disinclination to share.

Beach preservation groups popped The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

By Cheryl Blackerby

hosted public hearings in Martin and St. Lucie counties, which have a surplus of sand in federally designated waters, for a proposed renourishment project that would use Treasure Coast sand to repair Miami-Dade beaches.

“Miami has gone to great lengths to exploit its resources. Don’t solve Miami’s problems here,” said Martin County Commissioner Sarah Heard, whose irritation was echoed by legions of Martin County officials and residents.

“Miami decided over-development was good for business, and they exploited the environment, and they’ve used up all their sand,” Heard said.

Martin County on the other hand has been what Heard calls an “extraordinary steward” of its resources. “We have four-story height limits. We have setbacks that are great, and we protect our wetlands. Our resources are finite and we need to protect them for long sustainability.”

She said commissioners have been told they have enough sand for about 50 years of traditional dredging.

This isn’t the first time Miami has gone after Martin County sand, Heard said. “Miami proposed this about six years ago, and Ken Pruitt (Florida state senator at the time) said ‘over my dead body’ and it went away.”

She had strong words for counties to the south: “If we allow Miami, Broward and Palm Beach County to steal our sand, we have less protection for our barrier islands.”

Farther south, cities including Delray Beach have been concerned Miami may look their way.

“We heard from the Corps that those folks to the south of us are not interested in the sand we have here,” said Paul Dorling, planning and zoning director for Delray Beach. “We don’t know why. Could be color or texture.

But for whatever reason, we’re glad they’re not interested.”

“Miami doesn’t have our plentiful reserves of sand,” said Richard Spadoni, executive director of Coastal Planning and Engineering in Boca Raton, the company that administered the Delray Beach renourishment project.

“Miami may have to borrow from the Bahamas at some point. They are close to depletion.”

But Delray Beach’s sand reserves won’t last forever either, Spadoni said.

“Sand does not come back into the borrow holes, and we are depleting the sand. But Delray will be OK for the next 40 or 50 years.”

That estimate relies on no more Sandys and that sand is dredged only at 10-year intervals.

At some point, experts agree, Palm Beach County’s offshore sand will run out. When that happens, officials say the available options will be to bring it in on barges from the Bahamas or truck it in from inland Florida mines, both highly expensive undertakings. And who will pay for it? Ú

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Dunes vs.

Natural vegetative dunes may be the best defense

By Cheryl Blackerby

“Permanent solutions” was the continuing theme at coastal community meetings, where residents faced multimillion-dollar bills for beach replacement sand after Hurricane Sandy. What, they asked, could stop the sand loss and the need for expensive and frequent beach renourishment?

But a permanent solution may be elusive, say experts, because beaches are not permanent.

Coastlines are constantly moving with the moon, the tides, the littoral drift, and the certain storms on future horizons.

“Beaches are a very dynamic habitat,” said Michael Stahl, a senior environmental analyst for the county’s Department of Environmental Resources Management. “Littoral drift, or longshore current, is the natural movement of sand along the beach, driven by wave energy.”

But in the final analysis a year after the disastrous ocean surges of Hurricane Sandy, there was indeed a surprising beach defense that stood the test of Sandy — sand dunes, nature’s own fortification of barrier islands.

In Palm Beach County, as well as New York and New Jersey, long-established sand dunes with native vegetation saved beaches and the houses behind them.

The well-developed dunes at the Municipal Beach and neighboring oceanfront houses in Delray Beach generally withstood the hurricanes of 2004 and 2005 as well as Hurricane Sandy and protected houses and A1A. Far-sighted officials started pumping sand onto the beach and building dunes in 1973 as a desperate measure after the ocean crept up to and often washed over A1A. But the crucial second step in the dune development came in 1984 when the city called in Robert Barron, owner of Robert Barron Coastal Management and Consulting, to plant sea oats and other native beach vegetation.

“We planted a 6-foot strip of sea oats the entire length of public beach, 6,840 feet, for $22,000. Today, that strip has expanded on its own to 100 to 150 feet wide, and has captured sand and widened the beach,” Barron said.

The slender 5-foot-tall sea oat is a powerful force of nature underground. Plants form networks of interlocking roots 5 feet deep and hundreds of feet long — a sand stabilizer that would be difficult for

DELRAY BEACH: Years of nurturing and building up the dune in Delray Beach shows how a healthy dune can absorb the shock from a storm like Sandy and protect the property built behind it. 2012 photo by Tim Stepien/ The Coastal Star

FORT LAUDERDALE : Intense beach development without building up a vegetative buffer offered little resistance when Sandy overran A1A in Fort Lauderdale. 2012 photo by Susan Stocker/Sun-Sentinel engineers to replicate.

In addition to sea oats, Barron planted 20 species of native vegetation that has grown to over 60 native species.

“It’s taken on a life of its own,” he said.

Barron is now working as a consultant in Miami Beach and planting native species on dunes on 8.6 miles of beach.

He is using Delray Beach’s Municipal Beach as a model for that project.

But there are places — including beaches on Singer Island, Palm Beach and South Palm Beach — where dunes and even beach renourishment are not options because the beaches are adjacent to “hard bottom” exposed rock or coral.

Dunes do release sand, indirectly creating a secondary benefit: Dunes act as “feeders,” losing sand into the water, which often comes back on shore as beach.

“That shoreline is protected and designated as essential fish habitat,” said Stahl. “If you heap sand on the shore, it will eventually cover the hard bottom.”

But on most beaches, dunes are the preferred first line of defense, Stahl said. “Certainly any kind of soft approach like beach renourishment and dunes are much better options for shoreline stabilization simply because you’re adding

material the beach is comprised of. Anywhere we can build a dune project, that’s preferable.” Ú

Special Report: Lessons Learned from Sandy, Part II — In November we explore what rising sea level may mean for the future of the barrier island.

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SPECIAL REPORT

Sea walls

Stopping sand loss is a complicated business

By Cheryl Blackerby In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, many seaside residents were suddenly interested in armoring the coast to prevent beach erosion and damage to homes.

In emotional meetings across Palm Beach County, residents and experts discussed the pros and cons of breakwaters, groins, revetments and sea walls. Most of the news was bad. Sand, it turns out, is difficult to hold onto.

But there are, indeed, ways to capture sand. A breakwater or groin can corral sand behind a beachside house, but most likely will starve sand to the south. And the neighbors to the south will not be happy about it.

Breakwaters in Florida, such as those around Peanut Island in the Intracoastal Waterway near the Lake Worth Inlet, are offshore structures made of rock limestone or granite that run parallel to the shoreline.

“They are usually an engineered structure built to specifications, not just a pile of rocks,” said Michael Stahl, a senior environmental analyst for the county’s Department of Environmental Resources Management.

Stahl and his department designed breakwaters for a beach on Singer Island, where near-shore fish habitats prevented beach renourishment.

But they were unable to get permits from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers because of the potential for obstructing sea turtle nesting.

“And any time you restrict sand movement from north to south, you introduce the potential for down-drift impacts. You essentially relocate sand from one section of the beach to another section,” Stahl said.

Groins run perpendicular to the shoreline and accumulate

Manalapan was especially hard-hit when days of pounding from Hurricane Sandy undermined sea walls at more than 20 homes.

Many complained that poorly maintained sea walls at one property caused the sea wall of their neighbors to fail.

2012 photos by Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star sand on the up-drift part of the structure. The groins just south of the Boynton Inlet retain sand on the south side of the inlet.

“The drawback is they act as a dam to moving sand.

Down-drift beaches are being starved of sand, which results in additional groin structures being built to the south and the result is a groin field, a series of groins to trap sand,” he said.

And there’s the same problem with nesting turtles.

“In Ocean Ridge, the turtle hatchlings next to the groins have to be caged to prevent the hatchlings from getting trapped in the rocks,” Stahl said.

But breakwaters are a good option when compared to sea walls, he said. When you build a sea wall you are saying goodbye to a beach.

“The big drawback is that the beach erodes in front of the wall, and there is a deflation of sand, which then allows the waves to reflect off the walls carrying the sand with it. You are essentially accelerating the erosion,” he said, adding

that the waves will eventually undermine the wall itself.

Shore engineers don’t like to see the intermittent sea walls built by residents along the shoreline in Manalapan, Palm Beach and other places.

“We would prefer not to have an armored shoreline like that.

There’s a loss of sand and a loss of turtle habitat,” he said.

Residents have the right to build sea walls, but they must get permits from the DEP. Homeowners are responsible for maintaining them. When residents lose sand because of their sea walls, their neighbors also may lose sand.

Revetments, sloping shores covered with rock or concrete, are an old-school beach armor that almost no one is considering. Delray Beach city officials tried expensive “waffle revetments,” interlocking concrete blocks on the beach in the 1960s, which kept people off the beach and eventually collapsed under crashing waves. Ú

A lexicon of sand

Beach renourishment: Renourishment is a modern term used for sand replacement on beaches that have lost sand to erosion or storms. Replacement sand comes from offshore dredging near the beaches or is trucked in from inland Florida mines.

Breakwater: A structure protecting a shore area, harbor or basin from waves.

It can slow erosion rates landward, but often exacerbates erosion seaward, altering shoreline and water dynamics.

Dunes: A mound, ridge or hill of drifted sand along the coast. They are considered the best defense against beach erosion.

Groin: A shore-protection structure, usually built to trap littoral drift or retard erosion of the shore. Its length may vary from tens to hundreds of meters extending from a point landward of the shoreline out into the water. Groins may be classified as permeable (with openings through them) or impermeable. Groins, like breakwaters, are controversial.

Jetty: A structure built out into the water to restrain or direct currents, usually to protect an inlet or harbor entrance from silting and shoaling, not to protect shorelines from erosion.

Littoral drift: Shores are generally considered fluid and ever-changing because of littoral drift, the sedimentary material moving parallel to the shoreline in the nearshore zone by waves and currents. Littoral currents run parallel to the beach and are usually caused by waves striking the shore at an angle.

Revetments: Structures that cover sloping shores or river banks to absorb the energy of incoming water as a defense against erosion. They can be rocks or concrete, and even wood.

Surge: Storm surge is produced by water being pushed toward the shore by the force of the winds around a storm. The wind trajectory around Hurricane Sandy led to the development of large, long-period northeast swells — estimated to be as high as 20 feet at the Palm Beaches. This rise in water level can cause extreme flooding in coastal areas, particularly when storm surge coincides with normal high tide.

The problem with sea walls

Sea walls provide limited protection; but if waves overtop the wall, it can create tremendous outward pressure and destroy the sea walls.

Anchor

Graphic Bonnie Lallky-Seibert/The Coastal Star

Neighbors standing on a Highland Beach condo parking lot watch as waves scour the dunes at neighboring homes.

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A COASTAL STAR SPECIAL REPORT

Who’s taking action

“Mother Nature was saying

a little storm — not even a hurricane at the time — could come through and cause so much havoc. Mother Nature will always prevail. We could learn from the ancient Indians who didn’t build their settlements right on the coast, but further inland.”

— Dave Stewart, mayor of Lantana

“We learned that what Mother Nature takes away, Mother Nature brings back.

There was a lot of concern at first, but within a few months, the sand lost to the storm was back in most areas.”

— Kathleen Weiser, town manager of Highland Beach

“While we cannot change

the reality that our beaches will always be vulnerable to storms and the natural movement of sand, we can control our ability to lessen the financial impacts and uncertainties through operating efficiencies and planned revenue sources that can allocate funding specifically for our beaches.”

— Carey Glickstein, mayor of Delray Beach

“Our residents felt it was their

responsibility [to repair and maintain storm-damaged sea walls] and there’s nothing the town should be regulating.”

— Linda Stumpf, Manalapan town manager

Local officials sign on to Beach Management Agreement

By Tim O’Meilia

The mid-Atlantic coast earned all the headlines last October when Hurricane Sandy pulverized the New Jersey coastline, blacked out Manhattan momentarily and flooded New York City subway tunnels.

Nearly forgotten was the $30 million in damage to Palm Beach County public beaches and structures, plus more than $6 million to damaged and demolished private sea walls in Manalapan and thousands more to dune crossovers and condo beaches when Sandy brushed by the county.

Perhaps there’s not much coastal cities can do to defend against rare, catastrophic events like Sandy — other than cross fingers and say, as Ocean Ridge Town Manager Ken Schenck said, “We hope it doesn’t happen again” — but local, state and federal officials were already creating a long-term approach to protecting South Florida beaches.

The result is the so-called Palm Beach Island Beach Management Agreement, officially signed in late September by an array of officials. Eighteen months in the making, the BMA is a unique, firsttime regional approach to beach management.

The concept is to establish an inlet-to-inlet examination of coastal needs — in this case, the 15-mile shoreline between the Lake Worth and Boynton inlets — instead of the typical project-byproject approach.

“It’s essentially a gigantic conceptual permit that covers multiple projects and multiple applicants over a regional scale,” said Danielle Irwin, a deputy director in the state Department of Environmental Protection, who spearheaded the effort.

The plan is not to start from scratch to get approval for each beach restoration or dune improvement project, but to establish a regional framework so that work can be permitted more quickly and with a broader eye toward its effect regionally. “The goal is healthier beaches and better resource management,” Irwin said in a June statement.

Irwin had hoped to get the five municipalities

Lawmakers discuss storm recovery efforts

By Cheryl Blackerby

“Florida is the No. 1 land

mass in the world in terms of value of property exposed to hurricanes. Let’s all take this upcoming hurricane season with absolute seriousness.”

— Bill Hager, Florida representative, District 89

“Our beaches are important to both natives and tourists alike. Hurricane Sandy has shown us the urgency of the situation. Beach renourishment needs to be addressed now, so future generations can enjoy the pristine beaches South Florida is famous for.”

— Maria Sachs, Florida state senator, District 34

“I know this is a dead issue, but I think breakwaters are our best hope.”

— Donald Clayman, mayor of South Palm Beach

along the coast to sign the deal, plus Palm Beach County and various state and federal agencies.

The cities were needed because ongoing funding is necessary to pay for long-term monitoring of beach width, hardbottom and sea turtle nesting.

The idea was that the state and federal marine, wildlife and other agencies could agree to use the same data in determining approval of projects.

“For the first time in history, local, state and federal agencies are working together,” said Irwin, only half-joking.

However, Manalapan, Lantana and South Palm Beach balked initially because none had a project included in the BMA. Lake Worth did not become involved in the discussions.

But when Palm Beach agreed to pay for monitoring for the four towns — about $360,000 annually — approval by the others was no longer needed. Palm Beach County is paying the remainder of the estimated annual $472,000. Palm Beach stands to gain the most from the BMA, since its four already-approved projects are included.

A $561,000 environmental study is under way for a $3 million to $5 million project that would install seven submerged groins and 75,000 cubic yards of sand between the northern boundary of South Palm Beach and the former Ritz-Carlton Resort, including the Lantana public beach.

If the project is approved, it could be included in the BMA and permits for the periodic replenishment of sand later could be approved more quickly and with less expense.

Although money from Palm Beach County and Palm Beach is committed toward the long-term monitoring and towns are committed to paying their share of any approved projects, the state and the Army Corps of Engineers are not committed to contributing.

The South Palm Beach-Lantana project would depend on a 50 percent share by the state.

“The state is a party to the BMA,” said South Palm Beach Town Manager Rex Taylor. “But they’re the only ones signing on with no financial commitment.” Ú

In the months after Hurricane Sandy, community leaders looked at severe damage to beaches and worried about how to pay for it. Then they made frantic calls to state lawmakers.

State Rep. Bill Hager, R-Boca Raton, walked the beaches, listened to residents at community meetings, and fielded questions from Boca Raton City Council members about the possibilities of state and federal help.

Getting federal money can be a frustrating and often futile process, but Hager persevered.

“One area I visited in Delray Beach, for example, I saw 50 feet of dunes washed away, and the repair was to be quite costly,” he said.

“Working with the city of Delray Beach, the Army Corps of Engineers and Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection, I was able to assist in the restoration project being completed in a timely and efficient manner.”

Because the federal government did not recognize the damage as being an emergency, he said, the coastal communities were not able to receive federal funding.

“But working with the Florida House and Senate last session, several of our beaches were able to receive state funding,” Hager said. “This included $1,114,000 for Ocean Ridge, $550,000 for Singer Island, and $790,000 for Boca Raton, and a commitment from the chair of the Environmental Appropriations Committee to work on more funding in the upcoming budget for Palm Beach County’s coastal communities.”

State Sen. Jeff Clemens, D-Lake Worth, had worried about beach damage long before Sandy.

“In 2007, I convened a meeting along with then-Sen. Jeff Atwater, to discuss how the cities, counties and state could work together on shore protection issues. Unfortunately, as mayor of Lake Worth, I had very little pull and the effort failed, largely due to lack of interest from the Department of Environmental Protection,” Clemens recalled.

“Fast forward to 2011, and subsequent to my election to the Florida House, I met with the DEP to pitch the idea of treating these issues holistically, rather than one crisis at a time.”

The result was the pilot program called the Beach Management Agreement.

“When complete, the project will boast an optimum beach profile that will allow the county and municipal partners to react more quickly to storm damage, dramatically reducing the wait time on permits,” he said.

Other efforts weren’t so successful. “Also this year, the state increased the beach nourishment budget, although the House did not meet the Senate in fully funding the program,” Clemens said. “(But) I’m proud of the work we did in focusing on this issue in the Senate.”

On Jan. 3, former West Palm Beach Mayor Lois Frankel was sworn in as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. The next day she helped pass bipartisan legislation that provided disaster relief to areas devastated by Hurricane Sandy.

“Passing this aid represents a big step forward because people are hurting and communities are trying to rebuild,” she said. Ú

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Highland Beach

Town likely to move ahead with long-sought renovations

By Rich Pollack It has been on Highland Beach’s wish list since 2005, and now it seems like the ball is finally rolling on plans to renovate a disjointed Town Hall and Police Department, with the goal of improving efficiency and making it easier to get from one end of the building to the other.

Last month, Highland Beach town commissioners gave the green light to move toward hiring a construction manager for the estimated $825,000 renovations to the Police Department and outdated commission chambers.

The town is putting together a request for qualifications that

it hopes to issue before the end of the month. Once a project manager is selected and a contract agreement is reached, renovations to Town Hall can begin.

Construction is expected to begin in the spring of next year and should take about six months, according to architect Mark Marsh of Bridges Marsh & Associates.

Town Hall now consists of two buildings, separated by a breezeway. While administrative offices and some Police Department spaces are in the north building, commission chambers and other police offices are in the south building, Marsh says the new plans

Commission helps condo connect with contractors

By Rich Pollack Flo Furino and her husband, Frank, needed to get away from the noise coming from their balcony, as workers chipped away at the concrete.

Their aging building at the Coronado Ocean Club in Highland Beach — like many other buildings in town — was suffering from the wear and tear of time, and repair efforts were under way.

“The noise was terrible,” Flo Furino said. “We couldn’t stand it.”

It turned out the noise was the least of their worries.

Shortly after the Furinos left home, a high-pressure cable on the balcony snapped, sending concrete flying through the sliding glass door and throughout the entire home.

Fearing for their safety, the Furinos and other residents of the Coronado packed Highland Beach Town Commission chambers last month, hoping for some help in making sure no more accidents occur.

“Someone could have been killed,” Furino says.

What the residents discovered, however, is that town officials’ hands are tied when it comes to complaints between homeowners and contractors.

After listening for more than an hour, Town Attorney Glen Torcivia told commissioners the issue needs to be resolved by the condo association’s board of directors, the contractor it hired and the engineer responsible for oversight.

While the town couldn’t directly help residents, Commissioner Carl Feldman believes there is a benefit to having the issue brought

before the commission.

“We brought it out in the open and facilitated getting the engineer, the manager and the contractor talking to residents,” he said. “Hopefully this situation will help other condominiums that are having the same work done be better prepared.”

During the meeting, a representative of the Coronado’s board of directors told commissioners the association is aware of residents’ concerns and is working with all involved to keep residents’ safety the priority while work is being done.

Residents and representatives from the association also told commissioners that inspectors from the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration also had been to the construction site, but a report has not yet been filed.

In a letter to commissioners and Mayor Bernard Featherman, Flo Furino said she was concerned that the town’s building official, Mike Desorcy, wasn’t more responsive to residents once he was contacted.

But while residents would like to see the town oversee the job, Desorcy said oversight of such projects falls on the shoulders of the contractor and engineer hired by the condominium association.

“We are a review agency,” Desorcy said. “The role of the building inspector is to go out and make sure that work complies with the building codes. At the end of the day, the engineer sends me a certificate of compliance certifying that the work has been done per code and per specifications.” Ú

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unite the two buildings while upgrading the commission chambers and putting all Police Department functions under one roof.

“The goal is to work within the existing building envelope to rearrange the available space to be more efficient,” Marsh said. Plans also call for an upgrade to restrooms to make them more accessible to the disabled.

The idea of renovating buildings and making more room for the Police Department first surfaced in the 20052006 budget, according to town officials, but it was later withdrawn. The project continued to be discussed and was placed in the budget in

2010, but again funding never was made available.

New life was breathed into the project in 2012 when the town hired Marsh to draw up plans. Town commissioners, however, delayed the project again last year during the budgeting process.

The current commission, in passing the 2013-2014 budget, agreed to take the estimated $825,000 for the project from reserve funds, leaving the town with $2.8 million in reserves.

Town officials hope to replenish those reserves with $3.5 million expected from a pending sale of town-owned land in Boca Raton — once used for water treatment facility — to a private developer.

The sale hit a snag earlier this month, however, when town officials and lawyers for the developer discovered an amendment to Boca Raton’s comprehensive land use plan would be needed to switch the use of the property from government utility to residential.

The process, according to Town Attorney Glen Torcivia, could take several additional months.

“We have every reason to believe the sale will close but it may not happen until early spring,” Torcivia said.

Town officials say delay of the land sale should not have an impact on the Town Hall renovation project. Ú

Town delays call on 911 changes

By Rich Pollack

Highland Beach town officials have pushed the hold button on plans to change the way 911 calls are handled — at least until Delray Beach decides whether or not to have Palm Beach County take over that city’s fire and rescue services.

This summer, Highland Beach officials approved a plan to switch dispatch services from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office to Delray Beach, in an effort to eliminate redundancies and streamline the process.

Currently, all 911 calls from Highland Beach are handled by the Sheriff’s Office. Because fire and rescue service in Highland Beach is provided by Delray Beach Fire-Rescue, however, calls must be transferred by

FIRE RESCUE

the county operators to Delray Beach fire-rescue dispatchers.

Under the proposed plan, Delray Beach dispatchers would receive all 911 calls from Highland Beach, eliminating the need for transfers.

Highland Beach Police Chief Craig Hartmann said contract negotiations for dispatch service with Delray Beach had been under way but now are being postponed until Delray Beach decides if it will transfer fire rescue services to the county. Police calls are dispatched directly by the Sheriff’s Office.

“Our goal is to have one dispatch center for all our public safety calls so we can better serve our residents,” Hartmann said.

Hartmann said that Delray’s study could take several months

Continued from page 1 of the International Association of Firefighters Local 2928 in Palm Beach County, said the union previously supported takeovers by county firerescue in eight other Palm Beach County cities.

“The concept is a viable option that’s been used successfully by many local municipalities suffering from economic downturns and budget issues,” Angelo said. “A merger with Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue often provides more resources for emergency response.”

Connor said she expects a county response this month. She has requested two months to analyze the county offer before making a recommendation to city commissioners.

until a decision is made, so the town will continue to have dispatch services provided by the county.

“We don’t want to be in a position where we make changes to better serve our residents and then have to make changes again a short time later,” he said.

While dispatch negotiations are on hold, Highland Beach is currently renegotiating its existing contract with Delray Beach for fire and rescue services.

Highland Beach Town Attorney Glen Torcivia said the town is proposing language in the new agreement that would enable it to back out of the contract should Delray Beach decide to have Palm Beach County take over its fire and rescue services. Ú

“We’re trying to see how their services compare so the city can get the best financial bang for its buck,” she said.

Delray Beach now also provides fire-rescue services to Highland Beach for $2.9 million this year in a contract that expires in 2017 and to Gulf Stream for $389,540 this year in a contract until 2019. In her letter, Connor asked the county to also explain how it would provide fire-rescue services to those two coastal communities.

Glickstein stressed that Delray Beach is under no obligation simply by requesting a quote so it can compare costs and services.

“Whatever is proposed will get comprehensive scrutiny,” he said. “This is simply a discussion about options to better serve residents.” Ú

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Boca Raton

Library gets a modest win in city’s budget tug of war

By Steve Plunkett A months-long campaign of phone calls, emails and other gentle arm-twisting yielded a last-minute budget success for the Downtown Library: $60,000 for a new program services position.

Deputy Mayor Susan Haynie proposed adding the fulltime library employee at the Sept. 24 final budget hearing after she and city council member Constance Scott found themselves amid a standingroom-only crowd at a recent Clyde Butcher photo exhibit.

“The current staff was really scrambling around to do it,” Haynie said. “There’s a huge public desire to attend such

programming.”

Betty Grinnan, chair of the Library Advisory Board, was pleased to win the extra position. She, the board and the volunteer Friends of the Library started campaigning last spring to get $380,000 in past library budget cuts restored.

“All that effort produced something,” Grinnan said. “It’s a small bit of what we asked for, but it’s a beginning.”

Haynie also wanted to cut a $23,400 contribution to the Children’s Museum, which received a $125,000 bailout from the council in July, and give $10,000 each to the Faulk Center for Counseling and to Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service.

“All one has to do is look at all the tragedies that have occurred recently due to lack of mental health care in our society, so I think those are very worthwhile costs,” Haynie said.

Council members Anthony Majhess and Michael Mullaugh argued it would be unfair to cut the museum’s money because no one warned the nonprofit that the bailout would endanger its annual grant.

Council members decided to give the museum $20,000 and take the Faulk and Ruth Rales contributions from reserves.

Thirty-one other nonprofits received the same grant awards as this year.

The budget tweaks did not change what is now the city’s

final property tax rate, $3.72 per $1,000 of taxable value, the same rate as this year.

Because property values rose, property owners will pay 2.7 percent more on average.

City Manager Leif Ahnell, for example, will pay 1.9 percent more in city taxes, or $28, for a total $1,522. Last year he paid $1,494. His property’s taxable value rose under Save Our Homes even though its assessed value dropped 2.4 percent, to $541,730.

Boca Raton takes about 19 percent of a property owner’s overall tax bill. Palm Beach County, in comparison, collects roughly 24 percent and the school district almost 41 percent. Ú

Final 2013-14 tax rates South County coastal cities set their tax rates and budgets this month for the budget year beginning Oct. 1. Rates do not include the rates for Palm Beach County, public schools or other taxing agencies. The rates are per $1,000 of taxable property value.

City

Current 2012-13 Tax Rate

New 2013-14 Tax Rate

Boca Raton* Briny Breezes Delray Beach* Gulf Stream Highland Beach* Lantana Manalapan Ocean Ridge South Palm Beach

$3.72 $10.00 $7.82 $3.10 $4.87 $3.24 $2.90 $5.35 $4.32

$3.72 $10.00 $7.51 $3.70 $4.81 $3.24 $2.90 $5.35 $4.32

* Includes debt service.

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The Yacht & Racquet condo association will trim sea grapes bordering A1A between the complex and the ocean and replace exotic vegetation with native plants. The Boca Raton

City Council approved the project Sept. 10; work cannot begin until sea turtle nesting season ends Oct. 31.

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vegetation will be removed entirely in a 30-foot-wide strip bordering the highway. In an adjacent, 15-foot-wide strip the sea grape will be trimmed from an average 22 feet in height down to 4 feet above the roadway. The condo’s contractor will plant sea grape, saw palmetto, nicker bean, sea oat, panic grass and beach sunflower in the next strips extending to 100 feet from A1A. Exotic invasive plants including Brazilian pepper, Australian pine, sanseveria, wedelia and beach naupaka will be eradicated from the dune system within the corridor and also on 0.49 acres next to it, the permit says.

The Yacht & Racquet Club will have to work with the San Remo Club condominium, which lies between it and Spanish River Park, to make sure lights from the neighboring complex do not adversely affect sea turtles, the Department of Environmental Protection said.

Boca Raton, which last year opened three view corridors across from Spanish River Park and one farther north, has so far seen no change in turtle hatchling disorientation and only a slight increase in false crawls, Jennifer Bistyga, the city’s coastal program manager, said.

“Sky glow is just the biggest concern, both within and without the view corridors,” she said.

The Yacht & Racquet Club applied for state permits in September 2012 and received the DEP and FDOT approvals in June. Boca Raton, in contrast, spent 18 months getting the OK to trim its corridors, partly because the regulatory agencies knew private-sector requests would follow, Bistyga said.

“Ours was kind of the guinea pig,” she said. “We went back and forth a lot with the department. Everybody wanted to make sure we did it right.”

Boca Raton spent $400,000 for its corridors. Ú

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Ocean Ridge

Town attorney to keep hand in lawsuit against county

By Tim O’Meilia Despite their unhappiness with spending far more than other coastal cities in a two-year dispute over funding the Palm Beach County Inspector General’s Office, Ocean Ridge commissioners decided to retain their town attorney to handle the case.

“At this point, with a couple of more months to go, it’s probably worth retaining you to go forward,” Commissioner Zoanne Hennigan told Town Attorney Ken Spillias at the Sept.

10 Town Commission meeting.

The other commissioners agreed, although no formal vote was taken.

In August, commissioners questioned why Ocean Ridge had paid $16,510 in legal fees through April in the legal battle with Palm Beach County, three times more than any other South County municipality in the suit.

Fourteen county municipalities sued in 2011, claiming they are being doubletaxed if the inspector general’s budget

Gulf Stream

is paid by both Palm Beach County and the cities.

The commission considered withdrawing from the suit or hiring the law firm of Corbett, White & Davis to handle the suit. Corbett, White represents five other towns in the dispute.

“We’re not going to walk away from it at this point. We’re in it,” Commissioner Lynn Allison said of the suit. “On the other hand, we don’t want to continue spending all that money.”

“It seems like we’re doing all the heavy lifting financially,” Commissioner Ed Brookes said. “(Trela White) did some of the work pro bono.”

Spillias said White’s firm charges $190 per hour, compared with his $205.

“In terms of raw numbers it was more,” he said. “In terms of legal services provided, I suggest you were not out of whack.”

Most of the pretrial work in the case has been completed, Spillias said. The dispute is set to go to trial,

although another request for a summary judgment may be filed first.

Spillias said his firm, Lewis, Longman & Walker, would not be part of the trial, but would continue to review filings.

In other business, commissioners: • Released a lien on the Delray Beach property of imprisoned businessman Joseph Romano so the sale of his oceanfront home at 6011 N. Ocean Blvd. in Ocean Ridge could be completed.

Romano is serving 15 years in New York on a business conspiracy conviction.

More than $50,000 remains in escrow for two liens for building code violations on the Ocean Boulevard property.

Romano was cited in 2009 for not having a pool barrier and in 2010 for erecting columns without a permit. The new owners are expected to ask for a reduction in the liens.

• Adopted a public participation policy to meet state law. The policy, similar to the town’s current rules and modeled after those of Manalapan,

limits speakers to three minutes, forbids yelling and “boisterous” activity, forbids speaking directly to individual commissioners and requires cellphones to be silenced.

• Tentatively agreed to give right-ofway varying from 15 to 40 feet along Old Ocean Boulevard, just south of Beachway Drive, to the four property owners along the stretch. Town officials say the town does not need the land and said it would be expensive to maintain.

The owners have agreed to take the swath of land, some of it overgrown, and provide easements to the town. Town officials will research the best method of transferring the land.

• Decided not to give retiring police Sgt. Eve Eubanks a $1,000 bonus because it violates policy approved last year that allows only 20-year employees to get the bonus. Eubanks worked 15 years. The commission approved the bonus in June, but had to reconsider it since it was not in the form of a resolution. Ú

Balking at price, town drops light pole purchase

By Tim O’Meilia The long-necked, long-lived streetlights Gulf Stream had hoped to install along State Road A1A came at an equally long-lasting price — $315,000.

The 35 cobra-headed black poles would have been fitted with energy saving LED lights.

Compare that with Florida Power & Light’s gray concrete poles topped with traditional sodium vapor lights.

Now, compare the price: $315,000 vs. $0.

“Too much money,” Mayor Joan Orthwein said of the more elegant and more ecofriendly cobra heads.

Instead, town commissioners unanimously decided Sept. 13 to scratch the custom-made poles and go generic. FPL will supply and install the lights at no cost.

Commissioners had hoped to refit all 88 of the town’s street lights with sixsided lantern-shaped lights, but the taller, long-necked variety must be installed on A1A because of their required distance from the street. And the $700,000 cost was far above the $380,000 anticipated.

The town’s interior streets will get 53 lantern tops fitted with LED lights with three brightness settings for $400,000. They’ll be installed as the town begins putting its power, telephone and cable lines underground this month.

In other business, commissioners: • Approved unanimously a $3.5 million budget that boosts the tax rate by 19.4 percent, from $3.10 per $1,000 of taxable property value to $3.70. The budget includes $288,000 for the first phase of street lighting, $162,000 to repay the town’s reserve fund and a 2.5 percent pay hike

for employees. The owner of O’Boyle removed paintings $1 million in taxable property and signs from his home value this year would pay criticizing town officials. $600 more next year, if his O’Boyle and the town are property value remained negotiating the final lawsuit the same. But values in Gulf Stream increased an average of 5.4 percent, so the added tax would be more.

• Approved unanimously a development agreement with resident Martin O’Boyle that permits him to remodel his property on North Hidden Harbour Drive under the building code as it existed in 1981 except for dock and canal structures. The deal is part of the court settlement of 21 of O’Boyle’s 22 lawsuits against the town following the March denial of his request for a 25-foot-tall entryway and others changes. O’Boyle also received $180,000 and SEASIDE_COASTAL_AD_OCT2013.qxp:Layout 9/24/13 9:20 AM Page 1 an apology from the town.

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Saltwater Brewery founders Bo Eaton, Peter Agardy, brewmaster Bill Taylor, Chris Gove and Dustin Jeffers stand on the second floor of the barn-like, 1952-vintage building, formerly the site of the Rustic Rooster furniture store in Delray Beach. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star

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Old feed store sees new brew crew on Atlantic

By Jan Norris

From grain to antiques and back to grain. That’s the story on the old feed store west of the interstate on Atlantic Avenue.

It’s there that five men enthusiastic about craft beer are building the Saltwater Brewery, jumping into the craft brew movement taking off in South Florida.

“This is a great building, and has sentimental value. And, well, my dad needed a tenant in it,” says Chris Gove, whose family has invested in the brewery with time, money and the building.

Gove is the financial planner; Bo Eaton, the marketing arm and investor; Peter Agardy, the artist behind the ocean-inspired labels; Dustin Jeffers, one of the brewers; and Bill Taylor of Montana, the brewmaster.

“We all bring different strengths to the project,” Gove said. He, Eaton and Agardy have been friends since childhood, growing up around Gulf Stream. All are avid surfers or fishermen, and one a retired Navy diver — thus the Saltwater name and tagline: Explore the depths of beer.

But it’s beyond a slogan.

“The saltwater and ocean-based theme is really a lifestyle down here,” Eaton said. “We think it’s a perfect fit for the area.”

The craft brew phenomenon has saturated other parts of the country, but Florida is ripe for the trend, Eaton said.

The west coast of the U.S. in particular is heavy with the small breweries that produce unique beers, Gove said. He was working in San Diego in the financial market, and says numbers show there’s a craft brewery for every 32,000 people

out there, while Florida has one brewery for every 450,000 people. “But the numbers are changing, we’re getting more here all the time. There are something like eight being built right now down here.”

South Florida has another factor in its favor: retirees.

“The generation who started the craft brew movement are now ready to retire down here,” Eaton said. The appeal of the climate, beaches and saltwater lifestyle goes hand in hand with their beer.

The coast, reefs and ocean are used in the logo and marketing as well. “We’re taking a recipe, matching the beer styles with the art and incorporating all our ideas,” Agardy said.

At the brewery his paintings on easels ringed the offices upstairs overlooking the tanks.

Ocean scenes and coastal landscapes represent the different styles, from lighter blond ales to bold Scotch ales.

These will be incorporated on their labels, along with other merchandise they’ll sell at the brewery.

Exploring the depths

Agardy designed an ocean and coastal ecosystem chart with water tints that correspond to the styles of beer they’ll be making.

Eaton said it’s an educational tool as well as a marketing addition. “It goes along with our ‘Explore the depths of beer’ tagline. You can look at the chart, and say this end represents the coastal area, lighter water at the shallows and a little bolder as it deepens. Get into the reefs, and the water is a little darker, and deeper. In the deep ocean, you’ll see the lighter

blue water as the lighter flavor but still high alcohol, and of course, in the depths, the biggest flavor and high alcohol content beers.”

The first six they’ll brew are South End Session Ale, an extra pale ale — lighter-alcohol content with citrusy overtones; an India pale ale called Screaming Reels with big hop flavors; Stinger IPA, a double IPA that’s even hoppier than Screaming Reels; Sea Cow Milk Stout, a roasted malt brew with a creamy mouthfeel; a Belgian blond ale called Bonafide Blonde — a yeastier brew; and the Flying Scotsmen, a Scotch ale for those who like dark, highalcohol beers.

Jeffers said while he and Taylor are responsible for the recipes, every man had input into the final flavors. “We all have different styles we like,” Gove said.

“But Peter is the experimenter. We call him the ‘monk.’ ” Jeffers is a seasoned homebrewer who wants to venture into some other flavors and styles beyond the basics — in due time. Taylor, a retired Navy diver, will guide the team in the basics, bringing his talents as a professional brewer for 17 years in Montana to Saltwater.

“We wanted to start with beers that are popular and familiar and get these down before we get into some of the other unique beers. We plan to incorporate different local flavors then we’ll branch out into different styles,” Jeffers said.

They’ll also brew seasonal beers in small batches, such as pumpkin ale to kick off the fall season. They plan to launch at Halloween and will begin brewing early in October, with a production of 560 kegs (known as half-kegs in the industry) every two weeks.

The beers will sell for $5 to $7 a glass for the highervolume beers, with a portion of sales benefiting ocean-based conservation and cleanup charities.

Distribution to restaurants and retail will come eventually, but slowly, Eaton said. “We want to grow sales organically first here at the brewery. We want to focus on the locals and get the community behind us — we want to be Delray’s brewery.”

Their competitors — Funky Buddha, Tequesta Brewing Co. and Due South — have welcomed them, Jeffers said.

“They’ve been great — giving us tours and telling us anything we need to know. It’s a great community, really — everyone is really helpful and they share their knowledge.”

of with this type of tank.”

A special carbon filtration system for the water is being added, he said.

They expect the brewery to become a hangout, and have designed the space not taken up by production for mingling and relaxing. Up front will be the lounge with televisions and a jukebox. The long main bar faces the floor-to-ceiling window separating the brewing room from the public. Tours and brew classes will be offered, and pairings held in the lounge.

At one end of the bar is a growler filler — a special tap that bottles and seals beer in a 750 ml. bottle for take-home drinking.

“We’ll have dedicated parking spaces out front just for those who have growlers, so they can get in and out quickly Taking a tour on their way home from work,” While they were still Eaton said. constructing the brewery, they Also out front, along Atlantic Avenue, will be their version offered a tour of the facility.

The brewery is built around the of a beer garden — one with a tropical theme. “We’re in giant gleaming stainless tanks.

South Florida, and it just makes Four 40-barrel tanks soar to sense to do a tropical beer the top of the Dade County garden,” Eaton said. A Brazilian pine building, where a catwalk mahogany fence will separate will allow brewers access. the traffic from the brewery, Four smaller steam-powered with coconut trees and tropical tanks are for fermentation and plants to help buffer the sound. propagating their own yeast.

A grain room is in the Picnic tables, a shuffleboard back — 1,200 pounds of grain court, and areas for bocce and is used per batch of beer, so it cornhole games are part of the will see action as it did in its outdoor space.

While no hot foods can days as a feed store, Gove said. be sold per law, popcorn and No roasting will be done on special pretzels and other snacksite; grain and malt suppliers type foods will be available. For are lined up. The lab/offices for special pairing events, foods will the brewers are off to one side. be catered, Gove said, “And food Other offices are upstairs.

The tanks are not the truck events are on the list.” typical conical ones seen in Saltwater Brewery is scheduled to open around most breweries. “The cones are Halloween, though “anything inside,” Gove says. “These are can happen,” Gove said. dual-jacketed and internally For now, they point visitors to cooled because of the South Florida heat,” he said. “We’re the their website, Saltwaterbrewery. only ones around that we know com. Ú

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City adopts equal-treatment ordinance

By Steve Plunkett

The city’s workers are now protected against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, just like their counterparts in Palm Beach County government, the town of Palm Beach and Wal-Mart stores nationwide.

Only one resident spoke at the Sept. 10 public hearing.

Bill Whiting said someone egged his house for the first time in his 32 years here after he emailed Boca Raton City Council members not to listen to the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council, to him “an elitist, out-of-town political lobby,” which sought the changes.

“This isn’t an issue about fairness or human rights. It is an attempt to pervert an age-old reverence for families that’s universally recognized as a cornerstone of society,” Whiting said.

Council members thought otherwise.

“With pride and respect

for the city of Boca Raton employees and someone who was not unduly influenced or pressured but proud to bring forward these ordinances, I’m going to make a motion to adopt Ordinance 5250,” council member Constance Scott said.

“Basically these ordinances and this resolution provide equal treatment and benefits for our city employees, and I think it’s the right thing to do,” Deputy Mayor Susan Haynie said.

Council member Anthony Majhess, who joined the unanimous vote on the antidiscrimination measure, opposed giving insurance and other benefits to domestic partners of municipal workers because of the money involved.

“Eighty-three percent of Palm Beach County’s domestic partnerships or participants that receive benefits are heterosexual. And I don’t believe that was [Human Rights Council President] Rand Hoch’s or Constance’s intent,” Majhess said.

Mark Buckingham, the city’s

human resources director, told council members earlier this year that extending benefits to domestic partners could cost $155,000 to $180,000 each year if 2 percent of the employees sign up.

The nonprofit, nongovernmental Human Rights Council started lobbying Boca Raton last fall after City Council members refused to sign a $1.2 million hazardous waste cleanup agreement because it included an LGBTinclusive nondiscrimination clause.

In August, the Palm Beach Town Council voted to offer health and dental insurance and other benefits to domestic partners starting Jan. 1. Town staff had recommended against extending benefits because of its extra $72,510-a-year cost.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the largest U.S. employer outside of the federal government, also announced in August it will offer health insurance and vision care to domestic partners of U.S. employees starting next year. Ú

Persistence keeps paying off for HRC founder founder and president of the Palm Beach County Human Sept. 10 was a very good day Rights Council, which for Rand Hoch. celebrates its 25th anniversary That morning, the this year.

Palm Beach County The council grew out of the Commission voted earlier, gay-oriented Atlantic unanimously to reimburse Coast Democratic Club, county employees for the Hoch recalled federal tax they pay when recently. adding an unmarried partner to In 1988, the county health plan. The vote the County was unanimous.

Commission That evening, the Palm had three Beach Gardens City Council Republicans agreed to offer health insurance and two Hoch benefits to its employees’ Democrats. domestic partners and “We wanted a nonpartisan dependent children. That vote, organization so both parties too, was unanimous. would feel comfortable dealing And that same evening, with openly gay and lesbian the Boca Raton City Council people,” Hoch said. voted 4-1 to extend domestic To that end, the name, partner benefits to municipal “Human Rights Council,” was employees and prohibit hiring deliberately vague. discrimination based on sexual “We needed people to put orientation. our name on their endorsement That vote was 5-0, and the list, along with the Sierra Club,” end of a seven-year fight for Hoch said. “But we’ve never Rand Hoch. hidden our agenda. We aren’t Hoch, an attorney and advocating for immigration workplace mediator, is the reform.”

By Ron Hayes

The council’s first success came in 1991, when West Palm Beach prohibited discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in public employment, the first gay-rights law enacted in Florida since the 1970s.

Three years later, that city banned discrimination based on sexual orientation in both private and public employment, as well as in housing and public accommodation.

Now, a quarter century after its founding, virtually every municipality in the county protects gays and lesbians, encouraged by HRC lobbying.

“It’s persistence,” Hoch says.

Not money or manpower.

The group has no membership, and an email list of fewer than 1,000. It’s run by a 10-member board of directors and perhaps 15-20 volunteers.

“I’m the loudest voice on the council,” Hoch says, “but I’m not the lone voice.” Ú

For more information, visit www.pbchrc.org.

Plans sought for former Wildflower site Attention, developers: If you can build a “signature restaurant” with “significant public space” at the former Wildflower site, the city wants your plans.

City officials issued a “request for lease proposals” Sept. 13 for the 2.3 acres that once was the site of a noisy after-hours restaurant at the

northwest base of the Palmetto Park Bridge.

The new restaurant will have to provide “an exceptional and attractive waterfront experience complementary to the city’s adjacent downtown and in keeping with its overall vision,” according to the RFLP. Responses must be filed by 3 p.m. Nov. 8.

Officials will vet the proposals and plan to present them to the City Council in early December.

Council members decided this spring that doing something with the land was their highest priority of the year. The city bought the parcel in 2009 for $7.5 million.

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Beach and Park District and city compromise on budget

By Cheryl Blackerby

Boca Raton Beach and Park District commissioners resolved sticking points with city officials and have approved a $37 million budget that includes major expenditures for beach renourishment and athletic fields.

In all, the district will pay about $20 million in capital improvements, notably about $4 million to help rebuild Boca’s beaches from ongoing erosion and the damage caused

by Hurricane Sandy last year, and close to $7 million to complete the second phase of construction at Spanish River Sports Complex.

The renourishment projects and the Spanish River complex turned out to be politically interconnected.

The city had wanted the district to pay for synthetic turf on the athletic fields, but commissioners balked at the price tag: about $2.5 million more than natural grass. Art Koski, acting district executive director, argued that if the commission spent its money on artificial turf, there wouldn’t be enough left to cover beach renourishment.

Koski and the board ultimately persuaded City Council members to accept natural grass fields and direct the savings to beach renourishment.

Koski also is negotiating interlocal agreements with the city that he hopes will allow the board a greater decisionmaking role in future joint projects. Commissioners have complained that, too often, the city keeps them in the dark about expenditures until the last minute.

“We’re very pleased with the manner in which the budget work went on this year,” he said.

“The city was very cooperative with us and there was a lot of give and take in the process.”

The district’s expenditures and expenses were up about $10 million largely due to beach renourishment and Spanish River capital improvements.

Most property owners won’t notice much of a change in their tax bills because commissioners rolled back the tax rate to 97 cents from last year’s $1 in assessed value — keeping the district’s total revenues unchanged and allowing a slight decrease in taxes for residents whose property values have remained the same or declined.

The Red Reef Golf Course wound up in the red again, and commissioners had to pay out $253,000 to cover its operating losses. The course has run a yearly deficit since the 1990s. Ú

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Along the Coast

Dark shoreline could be smuggling destination, some say

By Jane Smith

Are more drug bales washing up recently along South County coastal shores?

The Ocean Ridge police chief and a spokesman for the West Palm Beach office of Border Patrol think so.

Chief Chris Yannuzzi points to two recent incidents. On Aug. 6, 25 bricks of cocaine were bundled into one bale, with a street value of $2.3 million. That bale was turned over to the Border Patrol.

On Sept. 7, a bale of marijuana also was turned over to the Border Patrol.

Why did the drug smugglers pick Ocean Ridge’s beach?

“My theory is,” Yanuzzi said, “location, location, location. We are close to the islands,” where he thinks most of the drug bales originate. Plus, during the turtle nesting season, which runs from March through October on the Atlantic Coast, no lights are permitted at night along the shore, allowing drug

BOCA DOGS

Continued from page 1 Lauderdale’s successful Canine Beach, will be open perhaps four hours three evenings a week and two hours early Saturday mornings. City Manager Leif Ahnell said dogs would be limited to an area in South Beach Park north of the Palmetto Park stairs.

Setting up the pilot program will cost $15,000. Ahnell had not decided on further details of the program.

“I think it’s a great idea, and I think it seems almost everybody owns a dog,” council member Anthony Majhess said.

Fort Lauderdale’s dog beach, 100 yards wide and patrolled by a park ranger at A1A and Sunrise Boulevard, is open for four hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. City residents pay $30 for a oneyear permit for each dog; nonresidents are charged $45.

A one-weekend pass is $7.

The permits also allow dog owners to walk their pets on the sidewalk west of A1A in the early mornings.

“The 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. is a very popular time for people to walk

and migrant smugglers to come ashore undetected.

At Homeland Security Investigations, Edward Thompson, the assistant special agent in charge of the West Palm Beach office, said, “We noted the increase and we are trying to find out whether it is seasonal or something else.”

His office, which now includes Border Patrol, has seen an increase in both drugs and migrants smuggled onto the South County shores in the past nine months to a year. Because it is an open investigation, his agency would not provide any details.

At the Coast Guard office in Miami, details are provided only by the state and by the fiscal year. In fiscal year 2012 (Oct. 1, 2011-Sept. 30, 2012), the Coast Guard recorded 32 events of drug bales washing ashore in Florida.

“Each event could have multiple bales,” said Lt. Cmdr. Gabe Somma.

The 32 events were broken down into 26 marijuana and six cocaine, he said.

In the fiscal year that started last

their dogs, especially in the summer heat,” council member Constance Scott said, urging Ahnell to add a morning slot.

“And it’s a time when our beach is not used much,” Haynie said.

City and county residents now pay $55 a year for a windshield sticker to park at South Beach Park. The sticker also allows city residents and those in the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District to park at Spanish River and Red Reef parks. Mizner Bark is free for city and beach-park district residents; nonresidents pay $265 a year for a permit.

Jupiter is the only municipality in Palm Beach County that currently allows canines on a section of beach.

Parking is free at the county’s parks at either end of the town’s 2.5-mile dog-friendly stretch.

Haynie also asked about putting a temporary restroom at Mizner Bark but balked when Ahnell told her it would cost $62,000 for a “trailer-type” facility. “There’s certainly much more inexpensive options, but I don’t think they’re quality-type.

They’re more for construction activities,” Ahnell said. Ú

October and through Sept. 17, the Coast Guard recorded 61 events, broken down into 37 marijuana and 24 cocaine.

“We’re monitoring the rise, but we don’t see it as significant even though it looks like cocaine events rose four times,” Somma said. “We think it’s because of increased reporting.”

In Delray Beach, beach-goers and workers reported finding cocaine bricks and marijuana packages five times since Sept. 25, 2012, along the city’s lengthy coastline.

The largest find came on April 17, when two workers, using front-loaders to disperse dredged sand on the beach, found a 4-foot broken PVC pipe filled with marijuana packages. The 14 black, cheese-wheel-shaped packages weighed 63.2 pounds, according to police records.

The marijuana was valued at $100,000.

Two bricks of cocaine, about 1 kilo each, were found on Sept. 6 and Sept. 19, according to police records. The Sept. 19 brick was valued at $20,000, but no value

A Democratic precinct committeeman is making his first run for office seeking Steven Abrams’ District 4 seat on the Palm Beach County Commission.

Andy O’Brien, who just moved into the district and sells real estate from a Re/ Max office in Boynton Beach, says he would bring a bluecollar perspective to county government.

“It’s about the role of the people — the voters are the boss — and it’s about leadership,” he said after officially announcing his candidacy at a meeting of the Boca-Delray Democratic

Club on Sept. 24.

O’Brien, 61, bought a condo in Delray Beach in July after living west of Boynton Beach for 2½ years, spokeswoman Sharon Abramson said. Before that, he and his wife lived on a sailboat and in the Bahamas. Overall, O’Brien has lived in South Florida more than 25 years, she said.

The commission race will appear on the Nov. 4, 2014, ballot.

Abrams, 54, a lawyer, fiveterm Boca Raton City Council member and three-term mayor, was appointed to the District 4 seat in 2009 and ran unopposed in 2010. Before moving to Boca Raton, Abrams was a law

Designating dog-friendly beach areas would prevent the need for owners to bring their pets to the beach ‘illegally,’ such as these sunrise visitors to Delray’s beach.

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CANINE BEACH, Fort Lauderdale

Days: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays year-round Summer hours: 5 to 9 p.m.

Winter hours: 3 to 7 p.m.

Location: 100-yard section of beach from Sunrise Boulevard at A1A north to Lifeguard Stand No. 5 Fees: · Annual permit: $30 per dog (city residents), $45 per dog (nonresidents) · Temporary passes: Oneweekend permit (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) - $7 per dog

DOG-FRIENDLY BEACH Jupiter Days: 365 days a year (except during beach cleanups the first Saturday of the month) Hours: sunrise to sunset Location: 2½ miles along A1A from crossover 25 (north of the Juno Beach lifeguarded area) to 59 (south of the Carlin Park lifeguarded area) Fees: none

O’Brien challenging Abrams for commission

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was listed for the one found on Sept. 6.

On March 23, a “very wet” cocaine brick, weighing 3.2 pounds, was found and valued at $40,000.

But in other South County coastal towns, few drug bales or none were reported.

In Gulf Stream, a marijuana bale, shaped like a beer keg, washed up on the beach behind 4001 N. Ocean Blvd., said Chief Garrett Ward. That was the first one he’s seen in five years. It was waterlogged, so they didn’t weigh it.

The bale was turned over to the Sheriff’s Office for destruction, he said.

In Manalapan, two incidents of drugs washing up on the shore were recorded in the past two years. On April 30 of this year, a burlap bag of marijuana was found on the beach. It was turned over to Border Patrol, said Lt. Chris Fahey.

In Boca Raton, no drug bales washed ashore in the past five years, Officer Sandra Boonenberg reported after searching police records. Ú

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clerk in the White House to President Ronald Reagan and Chief Justice John Roberts.

He graduated from Harvard University and earned his law degree from The George Washington University.

District 4 covers the barrier island from the south part of South Palm Beach to Boca Raton and includes parts of mainland Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Boynton Beach. Ú

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Continued from page 1 that man and dog had shared for years.

Mary Yuhas, one of the new movement’s organizers, thinks the outcome will be different this time. She has legal counsel.

She has supporters willing to knock on doors. She has two corgis with high hopes. This time, she thinks the dog-beach dog will hunt.

“We have an attorney who’s drafting the petition right now and making sure it’s right,” Yuhas said. “We’re going to have team captains who organize groups to go into different neighborhoods. It’s a large effort and it might take six months, but it can be done.”

The last attempt to advance the dog-beach cause failed in 2007 when supporters had trouble getting the 6,000 signatures of registered city voters needed to put the issue on the ballot. The same objections that helped kill the idea then are still around today.

“The dogs aren’t the problem.

It’s the humans that come with them,” says Sandra DezelanAxelband. “I think dogs should be allowed to go everywhere. I know how to train the dogs. But how do we train the humans?

That’s where it breaks down.”

Dezelan-Axelband, who runs Dezzy’s Second Chance Animal Rescue in Delray Beach, says you just can’t depend on people to clean up after their dogs and to make sure they behave.

“These dogs get a bad rap

that they leave poop on the beach,” she says. “But it’s the human who doesn’t pick it up that’s to blame.”

Andy Katz, president of the Beach Property Owners Association of Delray Beach, says even if you could train the humans, there just isn’t room to set aside for a dog beach.

“We have 1.8 million visitors a year to our beaches and they are much more frequently used for a whole variety of activities,” Katz said. “The beach is much more heavily used than would make sense for a dog beach, which typically are in more isolated areas.”

Katz says the city already has a problem with people who, when the lifeguards are off duty, sneak their dogs onto the beaches and don’t clean up.

People caught with their dogs on the city beaches currently face fines of $50 or more.

For Yuhas, a freelance writer, the issue largely comes down to what kind of city Delray Beach wants to be. She believes it should be dog friendly and more like Jupiter, which for roughly 25 years has managed to keep up one of the few dog beaches in the Southeast with a minimum of complaints from the public.

“I talked with people in Jupiter,” Yuhas said. “They said this is about the kind of town we want to be. All we’re asking for is a piece of beach, not the whole beach, for people who would like a place to see their dogs frolic.” Ú

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MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR: Linda Gunn Paton

inda Gunn Paton had just gotten married to a man she had met through her community volunteer work, but the honeymoon, well, it would have to wait.

There were board meetings to attend, committees to chair and events to plan — especially the Junior League of Boca Raton’s Woman Volunteer of the Year luncheon, which she is chairing along with her good friend Jan Kucera.

Two days after the wedding, Gunn Paton was at a meeting of the Spirit of Giving Network’s board of directors, serving as secretary and taking notes.

In fairness, her new husband, Doug, was also there since he’s now board president.

“Within a week of the wedding, I was definitely back in the thick of things,” she says.

For Linda Gunn Paton, being in the thick of things — especially if it involves serving the community — is one of her favorite places to be.

A former president of the Junior League of Boca Raton, Gunn Paton is a longtime Delray Beach resident who earlier this year served as co-chair of the Delray Beach Public Library’s Centennial Celebration Committee. She has been president of the Spirit of Giving Network and serves on the board of the Florida Chapter of the National Society of Arts and Letters.

She also holds down a fulltime job, as a senior district sales manager for a large international company that produces and sells eyeglasses, sunglasses and a variety of other products.

“I really enjoy volunteering,” she said. “It makes me feel close to my community when I give back. I feel like I know it better.

I know the small and the big and it warms my heart to know a community inside and out.”

A Michigan native, Gunn Paton, 46, lives just a stone’s throw from the beach — an area she’s known for quite some time.

“I’ve been coming to Delray since I was 4,” she said. “My grandmother lived here.”

After graduating college with a degree in family services and an emphasis on child development, Gunn Paton wasn’t quite sure what she wanted to do, so she took a job as a nanny. When the family she worked for moved to Boca Raton, she came with them.

Linda Gunn Paton takes a break from helping stuff envelopes at the Junior League of Boca Raton’s offices. Volunteering, she says, makes her feel closer to her community. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star “Four years later, my friends did a nanny intervention,” she said. “They told me ‘You can’t be a nanny anymore.’ ” During her early years here, Gunn Paton decided to follow in her grandmother’s footsteps and the Junior League.

“I love, love, love what the Junior League does for this community,” she said.

The feeling, is, of course, reciprocal. The Junior League loves what Gunn Paton does for the community, too.

“Our mission is promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving the community,” said Crystal McMillin, current Junior League president.

“Linda’s personality draws our volunteers to want to work with her, which advances our mission. She has always had a passion for our community work and has given countless hours to improve it through her work with the Junior League.”

Along with Kucera — the cochair — Gunn Paton is bringing a fresh approach to the Woman Volunteer of the Year luncheon, now entering its 26th year.

The Junior League of Boca Raton’s largest fundraiser, expected to attract more than 700 guests, the luncheon will be held at Boca West Country Club on Nov. 8. It will feature a punk rock-inspired fashion show and of course the presentation to

the Woman Volunteer of Year, selected from 28 nominees.

“This is such a big event, it would be too much for one person as chair,” Gunn Paton said. “Jan and I have different strengths and together we make the perfect team.”

— Rich Pollack Q. Where did you grow up and go to school? How do you think that has influenced you?

A. I grew up in Ann Arbor, Mich. I was lucky to grow up where people worked together with the university to give back.

My parents were always doing something with our community and still do!

Q. What professions have you worked in? What life accomplishments are you most proud of?

A. I have been in the fashion and luxury industry throughout my career. I am most proud of the current team I have built here in South Florida. Each person I work with has grown and developed and we now have a well-oiled machine in this area.

Q. What advice do you have for a young person selecting a career today?

A. Make sure you get a college degree — it is so important today. Then choose a job that makes you happy and

one you can grow in. It is so important to love what you do because we spend so much time doing our jobs.

Q. What is your favorite part about living in Delray Beach?

A. The people — we have such a great melting pot here in Delray Beach, and I love that everyone is friendly and nice.

Q. What book are you reading now?

A. The Clifton Chronicles, by Jeffrey Archer. I love the way he writes. I read a lot of fiction!

Q. What music do you listen to when you need inspiration?

When you want to relax?

A. For inspiration. I am a huge ’80s music fan so anything from that era. To relax I like ’80s as well … LOL.

Q. Do you have a favorite quote that inspires your decisions?

A. “In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.” — Coco Chanel

Q. Have you had mentors in your life? Individuals who have inspired your life decisions?

A. Yes. Cathy Grazadei, who was my general manager when I worked at Bloomingdales in the Town Center mall. She took me under her wing and helped me develop my management skills.

Q. If your life story were made into a movie, who would you want to play you?

A. My life feels like a movie each and every day so I guess I would want to play myself.

Q. Who/what makes you laugh?

A. My husband. He cracks me up.

If You Go

What: 26th annual Woman Volunteer of the Year luncheon Where: Boca West Country Club, 20583 Boca West Drive, Boca Raton When: Nov. 8 Time: Luncheon at noon, silent auction opens at 10:30 a.m.

Tickets: $95, $125 and $200 Highlights: Selection of Woman Volunteer of the Year from 28 nominees, punk rock-inspired fashion show Presented by: Junior League of Boca Raton Committee co-chairs: Linda Gunn Paton and Jan Kucera Award Sponsor: Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation More information: www. jlbr.org/wvoy

October 2013

Obituaries GULF STREAM — Carl E. Touhey, a lifelong Albany, N.Y., businessman and a winter resident of Gulf Stream, passed away Aug. 25 at the remarkable age of 95.

He was a graduate of the Albany Academy and Princeton University (class of ’39).

He ran a stunning race for mayor of Albany in 1973, almost defeating the notorious Albany Democratic machine.

He was president of Orange Motor Company, which was founded in 1916 by his father, Charles, on a Friday the 13th. Carl always chuckled at that date, quickly adding, “And we’re still standing, still strong.” For over 75 years his various businesses provided employment for hundreds of Albany area families.

A passionate philanthropist, he felt the responsibility to give back to his community. When asking others to do the same, he had an interesting strategy.

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Carl E. Touhey He would say, “How can I get big bucks from this guy? First I need to set the tone by stepping up myself.” And he did. Some of his favorite organizations were more traditional ones, such as Albany Medical Center, the College of Saint Rose and Saratoga Performing Arts Center. But he also cared about smaller organizations like Capital Region Sponsor a Scholar and the 15 Love Youth Program, and the Achievement Centers for Children and Families of Delray Beach, all of which directly serve families in the community.

He was also a respected member of several clubs in both the Albany and Delray Beach areas: The Fort Orange Club, Schuyler Meadows CC, Manalapan Yacht Club, The Little Club, and Gulf Stream Bath & Tennis Club.

Finally, he would always say, “It all comes down to family.”

Carl was the son of Charles and Winifred, brother to Frank (Carlo) and sister Alice (Dick Walsh.)

He and his wife, Nancy (Downing), shared a great mutual love and devotion.

Carl was previously married to the former Lila Latham, the mother of Charles, John, Lila Marie and Virginia. He is grandfather to Evan, Colin, Charlie, John and Brenda and great-grandfather to Kaiya, Olivia and Ava. Carl was an active and surrogate father to his brother Frank’s children: Terez, Frank (West Palm Beach), Eileen, CoCo, Tony (Coral Gables), Patrick, Carl, Justine and Carlo, and his sister Alice’s children: Larry, Natalie, Nick, Carl and Eleanor. Carl was also generously involved in the lives of Nancy’s children: Kathy, George, Peter, Amy, Carrie, Michael, and Mary Katharine (Gulf Stream), and their many children and grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Capital Region Sponsor a Scholar, 3 Pine West Plaza, Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY 12205 and/or The Achievement Centers for Children and Families, 555 NW Fourth St., Delray Beach, FL 33444.

— Obituary submitted by the family

John ‘Johnny Mango’ Scalzo Jr.

By Ron Hayes DELRAY BEACH — On the wall of the Prudential insurance office where he worked, John Scalzo Jr. kept a calendar adorned with a lush photo of the Bahia Honda bridge in the Florida Keys.

Deep in a snowy New Jersey winter, he would ponder that calendar, dreaming of a new life somewhere warm and sunny.

In 1989, Mr. Scalzo quit his job, talked his best friend, Dan Mehler, into quitting too, and moved his wife and three children to Delray Beach.

The childhood friends bought a small, unimpressive produce store at 2708 N. Federal Highway and went to work chasing that dream.

For the past 23 years, they were “Johnny Mango” and “Danny Mango” to countless loyal customers who dropped by for fresh produce, exotic plants, antique furniture and ceramic art.

Mr. Scalzo died Aug. 30 at the Cleveland Clinic in Weston, where he was being treated for pneumonia exacerbated by scarring of the lung tissue. He was 59 and lived in Boca Raton.

“He started with simple produce, then added a deli and Italian groceries,” the store’s manager, Bradley Frey, wrote in a memorial posted on Johnny Mangos’ Facebook page. “Before long, he started carrying cut flowers and did Christmas trees and pumpkins for the holidays. He added

plants to the picture, then orchids. He always had to change things around, always improving.”

But credit for the store’s success belonged to Mr. Scalzo’s warm personality as much as his hard work.

“He was never at a loss for words,” Danny Mango recalled. “He could start a conversation with anyone, perfectly comfortable talking with strangers. He knew how to greet people.”

Danny Mango still chokes up as he remembers the business partner he’d known since they were children. Easing back into work has not been easy, he said, because a copy of Mr. Scalzo’s obituary is posted by the cash register.

“We have customers who’ve been coming since we first opened, more family than friends,” Danny Mango said.

“They see Johnny’s passed, they start crying and we all start crying.”

For many, it may be the first time they knew John Scalzo Jr. To them, he was always “Johnny Mango.”

“We worked many hours, for many a year, for little money,” Danny Mango said.

“Within the last three or four years, we’ve really started being successful, and the terrible thing is, he won’t be here to enjoy it.”

In addition to his best friend and business partner, Mr. Scalzo is survived by his wife, Lorrayne, of Boca Raton; twin daughters, Danielle Hyatt and Nicole Scalzo, both of Boca Raton; and a son, Jarett Scalzo, of Los Angeles; his brother and sister, Joseph Scalzo of

Margate and Kathy Scalzo of Boca Raton; and three grandchildren.

A funeral service was held Sept. 4 at Lorne & Sons Funeral Home in Delray Beach.

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Rose Rita Bianchini

By Jane Smith

GULF STREAM — Rose Rita Bianchini, who moved to Broward County with her husband in 1971, died at her home on Sept. 23, surrounded by her family.

She was 86.

In 1991, the Bianchinis moved to Gulf Stream. Every Sunday her two sons and their families would gather to enjoy a day at the beach, said her granddaughter, Alessandra Bianchini.

While they were at the beach, Mrs. Bianchini would make a big Italian dinner that featured spaghetti and meatballs, pasta e fagioli and other Italian favorites.

“She was the favorite aunt of my many cousins,” the granddaughter said. The late Frank Bianchini had 11 siblings and they in turn had 39 kids. “There were at least 80 second cousins, people of my generation. Everyone loved Aunt Rita.”

Born in Philadelphia, on Dec. 11, 1926, Mrs. Bianchini was the daughter of Salvino and Rose Italiano Luciano.

She graduated from South Philadelphia High School.

The Bianchinis met at the Bang Bang dance on the Wildwood, N.J., boardwalk.

The couple were married

Sept. 21, 1946.

They spent their honeymoon in Miami Beach at the Shelborne Hotel, the granddaughter said.

Her husband was a World War II vet who fought in the Pacific theater.

After the war, he entered his father’s business, S. Bianchini and Sons.

The company excelled at resetting original stones in older buildings. When he moved to Florida, he became a developer and builder.

When Mr. Bianchini died on Dec. 17, 2010, he had one photo in his wallet — that of his wife on their wedding day.

Mrs. Bianchini’s survivors include: her two sons, Frank Bianchini Jr. and Michael (Marie) Bianchini; five grandchildren, Aimee Sciulli, Jason Bianchini, Gabriella Bianchini, Alessandra Bianchini and Gianni Bianchini; four great-granddaughters; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was buried Sept. 30 alongside her husband of 65 years at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery in Royal Palm Beach.

Instead of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Mrs. Bianchini’s memory to the Diabetes Research Institute, 200 S. Park Road, Suite 100, Hollywood, FL 33021.

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By Emily J. Minor

DELRAY BEACH — John C. Lake, 73, who moved to South Palm Beach in 1991 to be closer to the two daughters he so loved, died Sept. 3. He had been battling Parkinson’s disease for about 15 years.

Born May 18, 1940, in Orange, N.J., Mr. Lake spent most of his professional years as a lands acquisition developer and builder in Colorado, said his daughter, Megan Lake. One of his largest and most successful projects was the 2,200-unit Hunter’s Run development

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SOUTH PALM BEACH — Penny was a sorority pledge at Newark State Teachers college.

Sol was in the Navy.

“I’ve got a nice brother,” his sister said. “Would you like to meet him?”It was 1947. They went dancing at Meadowbrook.

Two years later, she graduated on a Friday, and they were married that Saturday night.

When Sol

Davidson died on Sept. 19, he and Penny had been married for 64 years.

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was 88, and a resident of Horizon West since 1990.

“I tell everybody I was hanging onto his coattails every minute of our marriage,” Penny Davidson said recently. “He took care of so many things I didn’t want to take care of, and he urged me to do the things I loved.”

Born in Newark, Mr. Davidson earned a Ph.D. from New York University, where his doctoral thesis, “The Culture of Comic Books,” is recognized as one of the first scholarly works to take popular culture

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in Aurora, Colo., but he was responsible for building many other award-winning singlefamily homes, town homes, condominiums and apartments in the Denver area, she said.

Plus, he was a heck of a nice guy. “Oh my gosh, he was such a sweetheart,” said Lake, a local Realtor who lives in Delray Beach. “Sweet. Loving. Very caring.”

Lake said her dad loved ice cream, golf and the beach.

When he opted for semiretirement about 22 years ago, he chose South Florida to be near family.

Before the Parkinson’s got the better of him, he would walk every day along the ocean, she said.

Eventually, Mr. Lake

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seriously.

Mr. Davidson spent his professional life in personnel management, first for Dial Finance in Des Moines, Iowa, and later as an independent management consultant.

In 1982, he suggested they buy a trailer and go in search of a place to retire.

Penny said no. “We’ve got to do something different.”

They rented a houseboat and embarked on a fivemonth, 5,000-mile odyssey, up the Ohio River to visit a son in Pittsburgh, then down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico. And finally docked in Delray Beach.

During the next eight winters, the Davidsons lived aboard their boat and Mr. Davidson traveled to West Palm Beach to lead a writers group at the Howard Park Community Center.

In 1990, they moved permanently to Horizon West.

“We didn’t like South Palm Beach,” Mrs. Davidson said.

“We loved South Palm Beach.”

While she pursued her love of the visual arts, Mr. Davidson organized the “South Palm Beach University,” bringing area professionals to Town Hall for lectures and demonstrations.

developed dementia and was moved to Abbey Delray South, she said.

“He always had a very good sense of humor,” she remembers.

Besides Lake, another daughter, Kelley Johnson, also of Delray Beach, survives him — along with a son-inlaw, granddaughter and his longtime life partner, Joan Pickford of South Palm Beach.

A service was held Sept.

28, and the family asks that any memorials be given in his honor to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163.

Lorne & Sons Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

And then, in 2000, he imagined an even bigger adventure. “He wanted to go around the world in 80 days,” Mrs. Davidson recalled. “But not anyplace you could go by plane.”

The grand plan had to be modified — they flew to Beijing and home from Amsterdam — but in between the couple visited China and the Czech Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Romania, by trains, ferries and rickshaws.

They flew home from Amsterdam when bad weather prevented a stop in Belgium.

“So I’m going to live without Belgium,” Mrs. Davidson said.

“But I cannot imagine having had any other life.”

In addition to his widow, Mr. Davidson is survived by three sons, Cliff Davidson, Ron Flax-Davidson and Osha G. Davidson; seven grandchildren, Ian, Jacob, Skylar, Devorah, Sienna, Sarah and Liam; and a great grandchild, Ezra.

Contributions in his memory may be made to either Hadassah, 5341 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, FL 333484, or the Southern Poverty Law Center, 400 Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104.

Jerome F. Skrandel

By Tim O’Meilia

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“He was our rock. We could go to him for anything,” said Mayor Roger Bennett, who sat next to Mr. Skrandel at monthly council meetings where they needled one another. “He was such a resource.”

In a town of snowbirds with little familiarity with the nuances of Florida municipal law, the council depended on Mr. Skrandel’s guidance.

“He always had our interest at heart,” said Town Clerk Nancy Boczon, whose only advice from the previous town clerk was “Make sure Jerry’s at every meeting.”

In recent years, instead of hiring an expensive outside

planning firm to rewrite the town’s comprehensive land use plan, the council gave the job to Mr. Skrandel, not only saving money but getting someone intimate with the town’s needs.

Mr. Skrandel was also town attorney for Jupiter for 17 years, city attorney in Boca Raton and worked for the city of West Palm Beach. He also ran a private law practice.

Mr. Skrandel was born Sept. 30, 1928, in Chicago. He attended high school on Staten Island at the Augustinian Seminary and continued his college education at Loyola, where he obtained his law degree at DePaul University.

He is survived by his wife, Pat, and their four children.

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Ocean Ridge business owners honored, yet again

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n August, Inc. magazine’s 5,000 list ranked Coral Springs-based CopySource, Inc. No. 67 in the Miami metro area, recognizing the company for the second consecutive year as one of the fastest-growing, privately held companies in the United States.

That’s no small accomplishment, considering CopySource, a company that provides document management services and systems, was founded six years ago when the economy was at an all-time low.

“Out of 7 million applicants, Inc. magazine chose 5,000 companies,” said Ocean Ridge resident Kimberlee Duke Marshall, who co-owns the company with Tim Marshall.

“It’s a very exciting time for us.

Within the chosen few, we are grouped in a Business Product and Services category, where we are ranked No. 67.

“As a small business owner, you handle it all at all times: the challenges of selling, delivering, financing, managing and growing the business, and staying true to your goals while leaving room for new ideas and market changes.”

Paradise Bank, a locally owned community bank, reported a net income of $2.7 million for the six months ending June 30, representing an 8 percent increase over the same period in 2012. This equates to a return on average earnings assets of 1.19 percent and places Paradise Bank No. 1 in the Gold Coast region, according to the financial advisory service Hovde Group.

The bank also reported a low nonperforming asset ratio of 1.03 percent for the same time period. Paradise Bank is at 2420 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. Its branches are at 1351 N. Federal Highway, Delray Beach, and 540 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale.

On Sept. 21, The Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce honored winners and finalists during its annual Luminary Gala.

Stacy Beaulieu, a chamber member since 2006 and a board-certified marital and family law attorney, was named Business Person of the Year. Beaulieu has grown her Delray Beaulieu Beach firm to be the largest woman-owned law firm practicing exclusively marital & family law in Palm Beach County. In addition to her work, she is involved in a number of community groups, which include the Achievement Center for Children & Families, Caring Kitchens, the Delray Beach Public Library

Kimberlee Duke Marshall and Tim Marshall’s CopySource Inc. 67 was recognized as one of the fastest growing privately owned companies in the country for the second year. and the Delray Beach Athletic Club.

Stuart & Shelby Development Inc. was named Business of the Year and Arts Garage was named Non-Profit of the Year.

At The Great Soiree, Oct. 12, members of the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce will honor outgoing Board Chairman Keith O’Donnell of Avison Young and incoming Chair Randy B. Nobles at Roaring Twenties-themed dinner dance at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Tickets are $195, and must be purchased in advance. Call 395-4433.

Palm Beach County real estate new listings in August were at their peak, a time that harks back five years, according to August housing reports announced by the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches. Year-over-year new listings for single-family homes increased 28.1 percent.

Year-over-year, new listings for town homes and condos rose 7.3 percent.

“That’s because the average and median prices have moved up off of the bottom enough that many reluctant sellers who were upside down are now in a position to change their housing situation without having to short sale,” said Kevin Kent, past president.

Median and average sale prices on the rise means it’s becoming more of a seller’s market, added President-elect Barb Kozlow.

Year-over-year the median sale price rose in single-family homes 16.3 percent and in townhouses and condos 29.6 percent. The average sale price also increased year-to-year in single-family homes at 14.5 percent and in townhouses and condos 13 percent.

Kent also pointed to another reason for the increases.

“People, who have sought other solutions (modification, etc…) and are now seeing the closing window of opportunity to complete a short sale prior to the expiration of the Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act on Dec. 31, are anxious to put their property on the market and complete this final solution.”

Vacation turns to vocation for owner

By Jane Smith

At The Elephant’s Foot Antiques shop, the customer is not only the king but often the educator.

“We learn from our customers,” said Marvin Ray, co-owner and president.

“Collectors are the experts.”

Ray came to Florida for a two-week vacation 48 years ago and ended up buying a 2-year-old consignment shop in Palm Beach.

When he bought the 900-square-foot store, he was managing a computer keypunch department in Chattanooga, Tenn.

The Elephant’s Foot Antiques shop, marking its 50th year, sits in the former Ranch’s Drug Store in West Palm Beach. It has 6,500 square feet of display space with a parking lot on the north side that it shares with a tenant, the Rhythm Café.

The parking lot attracted Ray to buy the building in 1993. Convenient parking is important to customers, he said. Plus, he said, it was the only building for sale in the Antique Row area at the time.

The shop had been in West Palm Beach for 15 years when Ray took on a partner, Ronald French. He was a nursing home administrator, saying, “I gave up old people for old furniture.”

May and French buy what they like and hope their customers like it, too. “Right now, the retro look is in,” French said. That means traditional furniture is doing better than the painted pieces that had been selling well.

The variety of merchandise they carry has allowed the shop to survive the lean years when the real estate market collapsed.

They sell antique furniture and quality reproductions. In addition, the shop also offers crystal stemware, chandeliers and candelabras, mirrors, lamps and artwork.

The Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act, which was extended to the end of 2013, allows homeowners facing short sales, reduced loan principals, or foreclosures to avoid paying taxes on any debt still owed to the bank.

Locals, now is a good time to check out Eau Palm Beach. The weather has cooled down; the kids are back in school; and the snowbirds haven’t arrived yet.

The five-star hotel Eau Palm Beach is offering its Florida friends a “Love thy Neighbor” package. Room rates start at $199, and $200 worth of spa credit are offered for $100.

The room package, available through Dec. 1, includes a Champagne welcome, high-speed Internet access, complimentary newspaper and access to the fitness center, two pools and four restaurants. The package can be booked at eaupalmbeachloves thyneighbor.com.

The spa package must be booked by phone at (855) 5803933 with the code word LOVE. Guests must show Florida identification upon arrival.

During autumn, after months of summer sun, it’s time to reinvigorate the skin, say the folks at The Seagate Hotel & Spa in Delray Beach, and there’s no excuse not to indulge, thanks to its new fall package featuring five antiaging treatments, as well as its new manicure and pedicure

Marvin Ray and Ronald French are celebrating 50 years of the Elephant’s Foot Antiques shop.

Libby Volgyes/The Coastal Star The most expensive item in their shop is a 12-foot-wide Georgian breakfront china cabinet that dates to about 1780. The mahogany piece is priced at $69,000.

The shop has two full-time employees: Terry Watts, manager, and Bobby Franano, sales associate. During the season, all four work on the floor.

Ray and French are storytellers, too. The shop got its name from the previous owner who had an elephant’s foot umbrella stand in her hall. As a child, all her unwanted games, toys and other items went into it. Thus, the Elephant’s Foot Antiques shop offers one person’s unwanted items that soon will be another person’s treasures. Ú The Elephant’s Foot Antiques, 3800 S. Dixie Highway, 832-0170; 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday-Friday, until Oct. 31, then 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; closed during August; www.theelephantsfootantiques.com.

specials with savings up to 27 percent.

The Seagate’s Pink-Lady Spice Manicure and Pedicure honors National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with 10 percent of the proceeds donated to the American Cancer Society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.”

Available during the month of October, the Pink-Lady includes an infused essential oils foot bath, lower-leg applespice rub, hot-stone massage, apple mask and nail polish.

Seagate’s Halloween-themed fall package, available through Nov. 15, includes a resurfacing facial, body polish, body glow, eye lift treatment and paraffin hand treatment, with a complimentary pumpkin spice martini. Call (877) 577-3242 or visit www.theseagatehotel.com.

Many spas and wellness centers offer their signature treatments for $50 each during National Spa Week, Oct. 14-20.

Visit spaweek.com.

Periwinkle celebrated its second year on the Avenue last month with cocktails, tropical treats, a Lauren Gold trunk show, giveaways and style consultations. Although the party is over, Periwinkle’s founder, Caroline Delafield, invites customers to see her fall arrivals. Periwinkle is at 339 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach.

Let’s get on the ball for Rooney’s 12th Annual Golf Foundation Charity

Tournament, scheduled for Oct. 25 at PGA National.

Rooney’s the Gastropub, Rooney’s Beer Company and Palm Beach Kennel Club will coordinate the tournament with a committee of volunteers.

This year, the tournament will benefit the Autism Project of Palm Beach County, FAU Honors College, Pathways to Independence and Potentia Academy. Since 2001, Rooney’s Golf Foundation has donated more than $396,000 to local Palm Beach County charities.

The tournament will be played at PGA National Resort & Spa on the Champion, Palmer and Fazio courses. To participate as a player, sponsor or buy raffle tickets, call 6832222, Ext. 141.

The Spodak Dental Group is nearing completion of its new 13,000-square-foot, LEED Gold Certified dental facility on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach. The new state-of-the art “green” facility will house a team of dental and medical professionals under one roof.

A key design goal was to create abundant natural lighting, and indoor spaces that feel a part of the surrounding landscapes and gardens via large windows.

Christine Davis is a freelance writer.

Send business news to her at cdavis9797@ comcast.net.

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WHY WE This jacket offers a glimpse at the motorcycle chic designers are pushing this fall.

Suits like these were the epitome of style in 1934. The price: $39.75.

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The epitome of style, circa 2013: This black and gold cocktail dress.

By Emily J. Minor

rom the time it opened in 1826, Lord & Taylor has been considered the go-to store for women’s dresses. The gray lady of fashion, if you will.

Neatly arrayed on their tidy racks was something for everyone, from a breezy sundress for the polo match to a navy blue tailored number for a business meeting. Today, of course, Lord & Taylor has expanded into shoes, handbags, swimwear, even menswear.

But why is the Lord & Taylor label so iconic? Who in the heck were Lord and Taylor?

And why are we talking about this?

Well, if you want an allaround Me Island experience — valet parking, personal shopper, a seamstress to hem

your slacks just-so, even a guys lounge with a flat-screen TV — you might’ve hit the jackpot.

Lord & Taylor is scheduled to open a new store Oct. 10 in Boca Raton’s Mizner Park.

And, yes, it’ll have all the above.

“Lord & Taylor has gone through some changes,” says Lori J. Durante, a fashion consultant and historian who runs the Museum of Lifestyle and Fashion History in Boynton Beach. “And their image is just as their name sounds. They had a strong, conservative Old World image, if you will.

“They were famous for having an in-depth dress department. If you needed something for a gala, this is See L&T on page AT2

When this ad ran in 1969, this Ungaro outfit was cutting-edge.

Cole Haan handbags show dark hues as well as shades of purple that are popular this fall.

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“Consumers change and you often have a new audience, and that is where Lord & Taylor has been refocusing,” she said.

Eileen DiLeo, executive vice president of stores at Hudson’s Bay Co., Lord & Taylor’s parent company, said they’re thrilled with the chance to offer “chic, elevated fashion that is tailored for Florida’s climate.” (We’re hoping this means Michael Kors himself will attend the grand opening, whipping up something light and sassy with mosquito netting, right there on the spot.)

And while that probably won’t happen — sigh — DiLeo said they will carry designer lines like Kors, Theory, Marc by Marc Jacobs and Coach. The two-level

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Lord & Taylor had its first store in this space on Catherine Street in New York from 1826-1853. Photo provided store will be 80,000 square feet. And the company’s not kidding about a lounge for the men. Besides the flat screen, they’re promising “comfortable seating and reading materials.”

Appropriate stuff, we’re sure.

It would seem all these new business decisions would make Samuel Lord and George Washington Taylor proud. The store’s founders — What, you were hoping for a British lord and a hapless tailor? — Lord and Taylor founded the store in 1826 on Catherine Street in Manhattan. Lord was an immigrant from England and Taylor was his wife’s cousin.

The business partners specialized in hosiery, misses’ wear and elegant cashmere shawls.

By 1870, they were so successful they’d moved to

the new cast iron building at Broadway and 20th. Their flagship store, later built on Fifth Avenue between 38th and 39th streets, was named a New York City landmark in 2007.

In their famous script logo, the ampersand in Lord & Taylor is really more of a dash.

It began that way in the early years, handwritten a little differently each time, and has always stood for the “human, personable, hands-on style of the store,” according to the company’s history.

In its most recent heyday 15 or so years ago, the company operated more than 80 retail stores — eventually closing 32 of those stores because of sales numbers.

They’ve been owned by the May Co., Federated Department Stores and now Hudson’s Bay Co. But when fashion lover

Dining Tasty tentacles from Boynton Biergarten The Plate: Charred octopus salad The Place: Bäd Ragaz Hall and Biergarten 1417 S. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach; 336-3297; badragazbiergarten.com The Price: $17 The Skinny: A Greek charred octopus salad or tender meatballs in tomato sauce not what you expect at a biergarten? The menu is only half the surprise.

The décor is movie-set ready — for some futuristic German beer-hall event, perhaps.

While a nod to the traditional biergarten is the community benches and tables on one side of the room, the other holds the banquettes featuring high-tech tap tables (available by reservation). Draw your own beer here, by paying in advance for your brew of choice (think $10 on pump No. 2 at a gas station).

High tops and a scene-stealing central square bar fill the rest of the spacious room.

Unique beers — more than 50, mostly

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European — are available by bottle; check the blackboard for recommended newcomers.

The menu swings from German to Italian to a touch of Greek, like the octopus salad we’re enamored with. Perfectly charred octopus pieces mixed with tender potato chunks and white beans are served over a bunch of frisée and dressed with simple olive oil and lemon juice with a dash of oregano. But if wursts and schnitzels are what you prefer, they’re here, too.

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Lord & Taylor offered khaki as part of its 1972 lineup.

Many items were in polyester.

And the phone number for the store? WIsconsin 7-3300.

Photo provided Durante thinks of Lord & Taylor, she can’t help but think classic and clean. And she thinks they’ll always have that on the rack.

Through the years, the store well known for its sturdy gift boxes emblazoned with the wispy red rose (Those boxes aren’t coming back, BTW) has chalked up some interesting “firsts.”

They were the first department store to decorate their Christmas windows with elaborate displays, rather than store merchandise. They were the first department store to open a branch store in the suburbs (Manhasset, N.Y., 1941).

And in 1946, Lord & Taylor became the first department store to hire a female president. Well-dressed, ambitious and not afraid to speak up, Dorothy Shaver was constantly scrutinizing the store’s customer care, taking surveys, scribbling notes.

Eventually, she pitched the idea of pairing one customer with one sales girl, for oneon-one service.

Yes, Dorothy Shaver invented the personal shopper. And indecisive women everywhere thank her. Ú The Mizner Park store opens to the public at 10 a.m. Oct. 10.

A ticketed preview party will be held 6-9 p.m. Oct. 9. Tickets are $25 and are on sale through the Junior League of Boca Raton or the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.

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The Wick is alive with ‘The Sound of Music’

ows taken, bouquets presented, the curtain closed, the clock striking 11. The Wick Theatre’s production of The Sound of Music had traversed its public debut with nary a hitch.

Marilynn Wick’s day was nearly over, but her work is far from done.

“I’ve climbed a lot of mountains, but now I guess I’m at the top,” Wick declared from the stage as she clutched her flowers. But in the lobby as she accepted personal accolades, she would smile, then sigh.

She’s a tough cookie and she knows that one show does not a season — nor a history — make. “It’s a start,” she said, “but we have a lot of work to do.”

If the characters who played Maria and Captain von Trapp seemed to have good chemistry, credit the matrimonial bond that joins New York-based stars Krista Severeid and Tony Lawson.

But theater does not succeed unless the supporting actors are strong, and with a veteran like Lourelene Snedeker as The Mother Abbess, it’s hard to lose. The Wick stage and Boca are like home to the West Palm-based actress. In her fourdecade career in South Florida, she had trod those boards often when it was The Caldwell Theatre Company, and before that at the long-gone Royal Palm Dinner Theatre down the road. Snedeker’s first theatrical role was as one of the children.

Good returns, too, for Mia Matthews, as Frau Schraeder, after stints in child-rearing and the Palm Beach social scene, and Alan Gerstel after a long run as a TV news anchor.

Much credit, of course, goes to director Michael Ursua, who like so many in the company

LEFT: Jan McArt raises a glass at the opening of The Sound of Music at the Wick Theatre. ABOVE: Krista Severeid (Maria von Trapp) joins audience member Loretta Swit following the performance. Courtesy photo/Amy Pasquantonio sees double duty. At the postperformance reception, he offered up show tunes at the lobby piano, with vocals by another familiar face and voice, Missy McArdle, who seemed to be everywhere and doing everything before the show began.

In the audience: Boca’s typically ebullient grand dames Jan McArt, who nurtured the Royal Palm theater, and Countess Henrietta de Hoernle, now 101, whose philanthropic largess built the Caldwell.

Also checking out the house, another show biz grande dame, Loretta “Hot Lips” Swit. She spent several minutes in deep discussion with Marylynn Wick before heading off to her hotel for the evening, and she’ll be back. The former M*A*S*H star, who turns 76 in November, will star in Wick’s revival of 42nd Street in January.

Also in attendance were

county tourism director Jorge Pesquera, former Boca Town Council Member Wanda Thayer and Boca woman of all seasons Yvonne Boice.

“This was a big white elephant,” county mayor and former Boca Mayor Steven Abrams said. “We didn’t know if it would be torn down and replaced by apartments or offices. Now look. It’s beautiful.

It’s great for Boca and for the county. Marilynn’s done a great job. “ The von Trapps, et al, will be in residence through Oct. 20, followed by Irving Berlin’s White Christmas from Nov. 14 to Dec. 25.

The Wick’s costume museum is still a few weeks away from being ready, but the café, with its Tavern on the Green wallpaper, is open, as is the gift shop, with its gelato and pastry bar. And if you need that special costume — including lederhosen for Oktoberfest

straight from The Sound of Music — the Wick rents them.

One final Wick note: In the middle ’70s, after a deluge of commercials during soaps and late night movies, nearly 2 million fans of old standards and soft rock ordered a double album Lemongello titled Love 76.

Peter Lemongello appeared on The Tonight Show 25 times, plus the shows of Dinah Shore, Joey Bishop, Mike Douglas and Merv Griffin. Concerts at Carnegie Hall and Madison Square Garden sold out. But his record company never figured out how to market him.

Lemongello, 66, now lives in Boca. In the winter he hits the local condo circuit and spends summers on the Jersey Shore, Long Island and the Borscht Belt. Peter and family took in The Sound of Music Friday night, but it was son, Peter Jr., who picked up the mike, offering his best Elvis on Jailhouse Rock and Hound Dog. At age 14, the Spanish River High freshman still has time to polish his act. Stay tuned.

The word is out. The old Bridge Hotel on Lake Boca Raton will be renamed The Waterstone — “Where Boca Comes Ashore.” With the new name will come a new entrance: The old tunnel will give way to a new lobby and two new restaurants. Outside a new 270foot seawall will entice boaters to the only dock-to-dine facility in Boca. Now if they can only get rid of the iquanas.

taken him to London, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the Middle East, China, Brazil, Canada and even Texas.

If big band jazz is your bag, head to Pine Crest School in Boca Nov. 19. The Yanni Swing and Jazz Preservation Society’s monthly concert features Duffy Jackson’s Big Band. Coming Feb. 18, little darlin’s, the Diamonds.

If you prefer some classical music to raise a joyful noise, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church might do the trick with its 26th season of “Sound of Angels.” Next up Oct. 22, violinist Tomas Cotik and pianist Tao Lin will perform selections from Bach, Schubert, Poulenc and Piazzola (278-6003).

Meanwhile, two concerts remain in the inaugural fall season of the Palm Beach Chamber Music Festival at two sites. A program of Francaix, Shore, Stephensen and Brahms will be offered Oct. 10 at the Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University in Boca and Oct. 11 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Delray. The final program — Albinoni, Bernstein, Jolivet and Stravinsky — is set for Nov. 14 at the Wold Center and Nov. 15 at St. Andrew’s. (www.pbcmf. org) Spyrogyra opens at busy month at Jazziz (Oct. 2-3), followed by Manhattan Transfer (Oct 8-10), Jane Monheit (Oct. 15-16), Keiko Matsui (Oct. 22-23) and Christopher Cross (Nov. 4-5).

For your musical pleasure …

Manalapan resident Yiannis Hryssomallis, better known as Yanni, returns to the Kravis Center Dec. 11. Truly a man of the world, the native of Kalamata, Greece, is in the middle of a world tour that has

Out in La La land, Colombian bombshell Sofia Vergara was the fashion hit of the Emmy awards evening in a stunning red lace gown by Vera Wang. Though he was present, little mention was made of her fiancé, Delray homey Nick

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Loeb, but then Vergara tends to be the dominant presence wherever she is. According to one of the TV gossip shows, Loeb may have just avoided one of those infamous “malfunction” moments as he inadvertently caught the train of Vergara’s gown with his shoe as they took the paparazzi stroll into the Nokia Theatre. Vergara grimaced, but everything stayed in place.

Life didn’t go quite so well for Boynton Beach real estate agent Amanda Zuckerman, who went from house mother to homeless on CBS’s Big Brother. In early September, rivals outfoxed Zuckerman by putting her on the block and then evicting her on a 3-2 vote.

Zuckerman admitted she was dumbfounded, but confided to host Julie Chen that she wouldn’t leave emptyZuckerman handed.

Apparently, as a gesture of good faith (Is that possible on BB?), Elissa Slater, who also was evicted, had given Zuckerman her wedding ring in exchange for her jewelry.

“If it’s real, yeah, it’s going to stay in my suitcase!” Amanda told Chen. She also claimed McCrae Olson, her ally in the boardroom and the bedroom, will join her in Boynton now that the “competition” is over.

The winner: Andy Herren, an openly gay college speech instructor from Illinois. He may have lost his job during the show for improper remarks, but the $500,000 winner’s prize should ease the pain.

Back home in Boca, Vice Mayor Susan Haynie hopes to be to move up a notch in the city’s electoral hierarchy when elections are held next March.

Meanwhile, she apparently has claimed a new unofficial title, according to the license plate on her car: MS BOCA. Those restaurant wunderkinders, Dennis Max and Burt Rapoport, are at it again.

Max has teamed with Delray entrepreneur Wes Spicer to open Sonoma House, a private event and catering spot in Boca. Sitting on an acre of gardens a block southeast of Glades Road and Federal Highway, it can accommodate up to 350 guests for weddings, luncheons, business meetings and birthdays.

Rapoport is so fired up about the success of Burt & Max’s, their new restaurant way out west in the Delray Marketplace, that he’s planning to build a new restaurant in the vacant lot next door. He’ll call it Apiero (that means infinity in Italian), it’ll offer a Mediterranean menu.

“We’re doing great, much better than expected,” Rapoport said as guests watched a football game on the outside bar’s big-screen TV. “I

The COASTAL STAR didn’t want somebody else to get the space first. We’ve been getting people from Boca and Delray since we opened, but now that Lyons is open, we’re seeing a lot of people from west Boynton.”

The biggest problem at the Marketplace seems to be parking — not enough space for customers who want to park themselves and too many spaces reserved for the valets.

Management is aware of the problem. Plans to expand parking await county approval.

In the interim the center has added 200 spaces by shuttling employees to offsite parking on weekends. And more space will soon be available when property on the north side of the theaters becomes available for employees and valet parking.

“At first when we ran out of parking we thought we had a good problem,” Marketplace general manager Amy Ferguson said. “Now it’s a bad problem … but we’re fixing it. The county is looking at

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several options and we believe whatever it approves will work out.”

my wife (Patricia) would run down there to buy chicken salad a couple of times a week.”

For people who like to do their own cooking, George’s Meat Market in Lantana was the place to go … until a few weeks ago. The original George was long gone and his grandson was managing the place from Tennessee. The equipment was old. Finally, the bridge construction drove the final nail. George’s closed … but not for good.

Palm Beach attorney and investor Bill Sned owns the property on Third Street just south of Ocean. He’s bought the business and hopes to resurrect George’s by early November. Sned, who also chairs the West Palm Beach Housing Authority, has bought new equipment, has signed up vendors and hired back most of the former staff.

“My son Trey and I decided it would be a fun diversion, and it’ll be better than ever,” Sned said. “But really it’s all because

Here and there …

The Norton Museum of Art has added an espresso bar.

Picture Wilt Chamberlain, all 7 feet 1 inch of him, on a polo pony. That happened at a special celebrity match nearly 25 years ago during the glory days of Royal Palm Polo in Boca. No polo there now. Today the barns are run-down, weeds have replaced the manicured grass and mildew covers the grandstand. Toll Brothers wants to change all that. The builder has asked the city of Boca Raton to annex Royal Palm’s 122 acres and approve construction of 223 homes.

Starting price: $1.2 million.

The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County kicks off its 2013-14 Culture & Cocktails series Nov. 4 at The Colony hotel in Palm Beach with “Hits & Mrs.”, a conversation with Allman Brothers drummer Butch Trucks and his artist

wife, Melinda.

The Capitol Steps, proof that Washington is capable of actually producing B. Trucks something that really is funny, perform Oct. 19 and 20 at Lynn University.

Halloween in Lake Worth is just too big for one day. The month of revelry begins Oct. 4 with A Bloody Good Time at Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery and continue every weekend with Girls’ Night Out (Oct. 10), a fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Full Moon Blood Drive (Oct. 18), a ghost tour by bus (Oct. 19), and the Lake Worth Monster Mash (Oct. 26).

Thom Smith is a freelance writer.

Contact him at thomsmith@ ymail.com.

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Pay it Forward is a calendar designed to celebrate the many philanthropic events in the community from October through April each year.

Events in this listing are current as of 09/27. Please check with organizers for any changes.

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Thursday - 10/10 - Girl’s Night Out in downtown Lake Worth. A breast cancer awareness month fundraiser for the Susan G. Klomen Foundation with wine tasting, live music, sidewalks sales, goody bags, art & jewelry vendors and sidewalk sale. 6-10 pm. Free. 918-645-2148 or chad@ SunStateConcerts.com.

Saturday - 10/12 - Celebrations by the Sea at Delray Beach Club, 2001 S. Ocean Blvd. Watch fireworks while glasses are raised to celebrate Hospice by the Sea’s 35 years of service during an evening of dancing, bidding in a silent auction and fine fare. $135.

416-5009 or www.hbts.org.

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Thursday - 10/17 - Brain Games at Grand Villa Delray West, 5859 Heritage Park Way, Delray Beach. Participate in National Association of Professional Women of Palm Beach’s fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Association, featuring brain twisters, mindgame competitions, food and libations. 4:30-7:30 pm. $20. 2664642 or www.napw.com/wall/tag/ fundraising event.

10/17 - Reach Out Fun-Raiser to benefit Genesis Community Health at Crane’s BeachHouse Hotel & Tiki Bar, 82 Gleason St., Delray Beach. 6-8:30 pm. $25. 2781700.

Friday - 10/18 - 15th Annual Blue & White Auction at the de Hoernle Sports and Cultural Center, Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Silent and live auctions, food, drinks and more to benefit the athletic programs. 7 pm. $40/person. 2379000 or www.lynn.edu/tickets.

Saturday- 10/19 –Tennis Thanks the Troops Mixed Doubles Round Robin Tournament, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan.

Donations go to ThanksUSA, an organization providing scholarships to children and spouses of soldiers. Play starts at 8:30 am. Free valet parking.

Minimum donation: $5. 540-4993 or Karen@eautennis.com.

10/19 - First Annual Festi-Fall presented by The Zonta Club of Greater Deerfield Beach at the Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE 6th St., Pompano Beach.

Featuring Orchid Show, Jewelry Show and Taste of Chocolate.

Proceeds supporting Women In Distress. 10 am-4 pm. $2/ person. 299-8684 or www. zontadeerfieldbeach.com.

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Black & White Masquerade Gala Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center

Oct. 5: Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County is planning an evening of cocktails, silent auctions, dinner, dancing and special tributes to two honorees for their dedication and commitment to building affordable homes and improving neighborhoods.

Time is 6:30-11 pm. Cost is $175. Call 819-6070 or visit www.habitat southpalmbeach.org.

LEFT: Habitat for Humanity’s Mike Campbell; Eric Lebersfeld, honoree; Ethel Isaacs Williams, honorary chairwoman; and Kevin Ross, honoree.

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Thursday - 10/24 - “Everyday Heroes” at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Join American Red Cross Palm Beaches-Treasure Coast Region in saluting local unsung heroes and honoring them for their acts of courage. 11:30 am-1 pm. $50 per person; $450 for table of 10. 650-9133 or www.redcross. org/fl/palm-beach.

Friday - 10/25 - Go Pink Luncheon at Boca Raton Resort & Club, 501 E. Camino Real.

Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation will roll out the pink carpet for actor, author and cancer crusader Rob Lowe at the 10thannual fundraiser for Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute. 11 am-1:30 pm. $150.

955-4142 or www.brrh.com/ foundation.

Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic

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Monday - 10/28 - Golf Classic at Mayacoo Lakes Country Club, 697 Mayacoo Club Drive, West Palm Beach. Get in on an actionpacked day of lunch, shotgunstart golf, and a cocktail reception and awards presentation to support those “swinging” for South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. $150 per golfer. 3707738 or www.sfsciencecenter.org.

Tuesday - 10/29 - Women’s Decks, Dots, and Desserts at Woodfield Country Club, 3650 Club Place, Boca Raton. A women’s evening of Mah Jongg, Canasta, Social Bridge and dessert will kick off the Women’s Philanthropy season for the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. 7 pm. $36. 5825031 or kathleenb@bocafed.org.

Wednesday - 10/30 Masquerade Ball for Mental Health at Lake Worth Casino, 10 S. Ocean Blvd. Dance and enjoy appetizers, wine and beer with salent auction and raffle.

Costumes are encouraged with a ‘best mask’ contest. Proceeds benefit Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County’s Listen to Children mentoring program.

6-10 pm. $60/individual advance, $65/individual door, $100/couples advance, $110/door. 832-3755.

Thursday - 10/31 - Feastival and Halloween Bash at Bear Lakes Country Club, 1901 Village Blvd., West Palm Beach. Fuoco Group and Businesses 4 Charity will have their inaugural golf outing, including on-course culinary samplings and a post-tournament costume party, to benefit Quantum House and Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens. 11:30 am registration; 1 pm shotgun start. $125-$425. 209-1116.

Friday - 11/1 - Stock up on Arm Candy at Alex and Ani, 150 Worth Ave., Palm Beach. Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America invites shoppers to a stylish event that will raise funds to support finding a cure for those living with digestive diseases. to an in-store event. 6-8 pm. Free. 218-2929 or

www.cfa.org www.ccfa.org.

Nov. 15-17: Join Chris Evert and a long list of sports and television celebrities for a luncheon, a gala and two days of tennis to benefit Chris Evert Charities. Time is 11 a.m. each day. Cost is $20 to $90 for tennis and $750 for the gala. Call 394-2400 or visit www.chrisevert.org. ABOVE: Kevin McKidd, Rennae Stubbs, John McEnroe, Murphy Jenson, Chris Evert, David Cook, JanMichael Gambill, Scott Foley, Jon Lovitz and (in front) Christian Slater and Patrick McEnroe show off last year’s charity check. Photo provided

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Saturday - 11/2 - Lake Worth Playhouse Fundraiser Event: The Tropicana at The Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave. A fun filled night of drinking, gambling, light fare, dancing and cabaret style entertainment.

Guests are encouraged to attend in costume. 7:30-10 pm. $40/ general admission, $100/VIP admission. 586-6410 or www. lakeworthplayhouse.org.

Friday - 11/8 - Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon at Boca West Country Club, 20583 Boca West Drive, Boca Raton. Be sure not to miss the 26th-annual fundraising event for Junior League of Boca Raton, which will include a silent auction and a fashion show. 10:30 am silent auction; noon luncheon. $95-$200.

620-2553 or www.jlbr.org/wvoy.

11/8 - Hope Bash Boca at Boca Raton Resort & Club, 501 E. Camino Real. Celebrate the theme “Jewels and Jeans” dressed

at Cypress Creek Country Club

in denim, with a touch of glitz and glamour, at the inaugural fundraiser for Place of Hope at The Haven Campus. 6:30 pm. $250. 483-0962 or www. hopeatthehaven.org.

11/8 - 5th Annual Sea Coast Toast on the rooftop terrace of the Spanish River Library, 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd., Boca Raton. Enjoy an evening under the stars with honored guest Jim Abernethy. 6:30-9 pm. $40/ members, $50/non-members, $55 for all after 11/1. 544-8608 or www.gumbolimbo.org.

Saturday - 11/9 - Take Steps Walk at CityPlace, 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach. Stretch and get ready to hit the streets for Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s signature event that raises awareness of the 94,000 Floridians living with the condition. 3 pm. Free. 218-2929 or www.ccfa.org.

Wednesday - 11/13 - Women of Grace Luncheon at The Mar-a-Lago

Club, 1100 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach. Help Bethesda Hospital Foundation celebrate and honor female volunteers. 10 am reception; 11:30 am luncheon. $150-$200.

737-7733, Ext. 84445, or www. bethesdahospitalfoundation.org/ events Thursday - 11/14 - Harvest Moon Ball at Benvenuto Restaurant, 1730 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach.

Get ready for the annual recognition dinner and silent auction benefiting Community Caring Center of Greater Boynton Beach to honor sponsors, partners and volunteers while raising funds for endowment. 6:30 pm. Tickets: $80 or $750 for table of 10. 364-9501, Ext. 24, or www. cccgbb-org.webs. com.

To submit your event, please contact Amy Woods at flamywoods@ bellsouth.net.

October 2013

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Pay it Forward

Achievement Centers expands popular ‘Indulgence’ fundraiser

By Amy Woods

When organizers of last year’s “Indulgence, The Ultimate Girls’ Night Out” fundraiser faced the possibility of having to turn away an unexpected overflow of guests, they quickly regrouped.

A new venue: the Delray Beach Club; an expanded invitation list: more than 350, and the addition of a VIP hour will help make the Achievement Centers for Children & Families’ benefit a second-year success story.

“It was so popular,” said Emma-Jane Ramsey, the nonprofit’s events and marketing manager. “We sold out and well exceeded our numbers. We wanted to step it up this year. We needed to.”

The event will take place Oct. 9, when guests will enter the doors of the recently renovated waterfront club.

“I want our guests to walk away wowed, having enjoyed the whole experience,” Chairwoman Donna Hauser said. “I want them to feel as if their kind support and donations were not only greatly appreciated, but having them so excited by the event, they will support us once again next year.”

Event-goers can expect decadent delights, including Champagne, wine and dinner bites, soothing services, such as mini-massages, reflexology treatments and intuitive readings, and products to pamper the face and body.

Proceeds from Indulgence, The Ultimate Girls’ Night Out will help the Achievement Centers for Children & Families continue to provide toddler and after-school care to more than 700 economically disadvantaged children annually. Money raised also will benefit a new summercamp program at Pine Grove Elementary School.

“Our goal, of course, is to earn as much money as we can for the children and families

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Indulgence, The Ultimate Girls’ Night Out Delray Beach Club

If You Go

What: ‘Indulgence, The Ultimate Girls’ Night Out’ to benefit the Achievement Centers for Children & Families When: 6 p.m. Oct. 9 Where: Delray Beach Club Cost: $85 for general admission; $120 for VIP access Information: Call 2660003 or visit www. delrayindulgence.com and gain exposure to bring awareness to the community,” Hauser said. “Children have always held a warm place in my heart, and this has truly been a labor of love.” Ú

Oct. 9: Benefit Achievement Centers for Children & Families during a decadent evening of glamour and giving and champagne, wine and dinner bites. Time is 6 pm. Cost is $85 to $120.

Call 266-0003 or visit www.delrayindulgence.com. ABOVE: Guests at last year’s event: Ibe May, Deb Kropornecki, Gini Dollard and Gale DuPuis. Photo by James Greene

Enjoy an e d r the Stars n u g n i n e v E at the

5th Annual Sea Coast Toast Friday, November 8, 2013 • 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM The Rooftop Terrace of the Spanish River Library 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33431 Delicious hors d’oeuvres and wine provided by Whole Foods Market

Honored guest Jim Abernethy

Craft beer provided by the amazing Lagerhead Brewing Company

Renowned Marine Photographer, Filmmaker and Conservationist

An evening of tropical drum music and an exciting silent auction!

Win items such as: Trip for 2 on the Goodyear Blimp!

Wine Tasting party for 20!

4 Tickets to Walt Disney World! and many more wonderful items

$40 registration for members, $50 for non-members; $55 for all after November 1st.

For additional information, visit our website at

www.gumbolimbo.org or call (561)544-8608

AT8 Celebrations

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October 2013

Celebrations Season Preview Reception

Wick Theatre & Costume Museum, Boca Raton – Sept. 17

Members of the media and former Caldwell Theatre supporters welcomed the debut of the new stage venue by attending a cocktail hour in its renovated lobby, visiting The Wick Tavern — an homage to New York City’s famed Tavern on the Green that features the original chandelier from the historic restaurant — and browsing in the gift shop. Photo: (from left) Yvonne Boice, Christine Lynn, Elaine Wold, Marilynn Swillinger and Pat Thomas. Photo provided

Inaugural re-planting

Urban Farm, Boynton Beach – Sept. 7

Clyde Butcher Presentation and Exhibition Boca Raton Downtown Library – Sept. 19

More than 150 people attended a presentation by Clyde Butcher at the Boca Raton Downtown Library. Photo: Prior to his presentation, Butcher conducted a discussion with students studying advanced photography at Boca Raton High School. Exhibit runs through Nov. 8.

Photo provided

Generation Hope Gospel Brunch Jazziz Nightlife, Boca Raton – Aug. 25

As part of a new community-service project, Taste History, a nonprofit that gives food tours of South County, adopted Urban Farm and organized its first harvest. The seeds were sown by student volunteers from American Heritage School Boca Delray, as well as Atlantic Community and Palm Beach Lakes high schools. ‘The students tilled the soil and helped to usher in the re-harvesting season,’ said Lori Durante, executive director of Taste History. Photo: Students Kelli McCourt (left) and Allegra Nolan (right) with Durante. Photo provided

Guests took in music, food and appearances by Nat King Cole Generation Hope founders Casey and Timolin Cole.

The more than $5,000 brought in will provide music education to lowincome children.

Photo: Lisa Silver, Kai Thompson Hernandez, Laura Stoltz and Susan Chambers.

Photo by Janis Bucher

October 2013

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Celebrations AT9

Celebrations

5TH Annual

Food drive

Boca Raton Resort & Club – Sept. 7

Costume Party Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013 at The Seagate Hotel’s Atlantic Grille Mark your calendar for our 5th Annual Halloween Costume Party, featuring live entertainment, festive decorations, and a costume contest with extravagant hotel, spa and dining prizes.

• The top three costumes will be judged by guest applause at 11 p.m.

• Limited seating available. For reservations, call 561-665-4900.

Hotel rates start at $131 per night, based on availability October 26 – 31, 2013

More than 400 members of Rotary International donated more than 1,600 pounds of food to Treasure Coast Food Bank and will provide nearly 2,000 meals for hungry families. The effort involved Rotarians from zones 33 and 34, which stretch from Delaware to Florida and throughout the Caribbean.

Photo: Judith Cruz, Treasure Coast Food Bank CEO; Joseph Mulkerrin of Rotary International; and Rotarian Betsy Owen.

Photo provided

To book call, 1-877-57-SEAGATE or visit theseagatehotel.com and enter code: HALWN

Make a Burger, Make a Friend Burger Fi, Delray Beach – Sept. 7

At The Seagate Hotel, 1000 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach | theatlanticgrille.com

Suncoast Community High School Culinary Club, Burger Fi and Autism Speaks joined forces to create an afternoon to break down social barriers and foster friendships between teens and those with autism and autism-related disorders — all while creating gourmet burgers. Photo: Sam Gelfand, guest speaker; Samantha Krasker, club co-founder; Steve Lieber of Burger Fi in Delray Beach; and Lucy Krasker, club cofounder. Photo provided

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Community Calendar Note: Events are current as of 9/27. Please check with organizers for any changes.

OCTOBER 5 Saturday - 10/5 - PCT Childbirth Workshop at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Education Center, 800 Meadows Road. Topics include: comfort measures, labor support, cord stem cell collection, infant car seat safety and baby basics. Recommended for first-time parents and as a refresher for second time parents. 8 am-5 pm. $135. Registration: 302-1818.

10/5 - Sister Cities of Delray Beach 2013 Mayor’s Challenge Golf Classic at Delray Beach Golf Club, 2200 Highland Ave. Benefits student exchange program. 7:15 am/ registration, 8 am/scramble & shotgun, 1 pm/ awards luncheon. $75. 243-7011.

10/5 - Sand Sifters Beach Cleanup at Oceanfront Park, 6415 N. Ocean Blvd., Ocean Ridge. 8-10:15 am. Free. JeffLev02@gmail.com or www.sandsifters.us.

10/5 - Claying Around for ages 8-14 at the Boynton Beach Art Center, 125 SE 2nd Ave. Learn basic techniques of pottery including wedging and centering clay. Saturdays through 11/9. 9-11 am. $49/residents, $62/nonresidents. Registration: 742-6650.

10/5 - Mini Monets for ages 5-12 at the Boynton Beach Art Center, 125 SE 2nd Ave. Learn a variety of effects in pencil, watercolor, charcoal and paint. Saturdays through 11/9.

9-11 am. $49/residents, $62/non-residents.

Registration: 742-6650.

10/5 - Little Wonders - Introduce children to plants and animals around them with a hike, crafts and stories at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton.

Ages 3 & 4. Held again 11/2. 10-10:45 am. $5/ members, $8/non-members. Reservations: 544-8615.

10/5 - Dialogue: The Voices in Your Head - Presented as part of the Florida Authors Academy Workshop at Murder on the Beach Bookstore, 273 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach. 10 am-noon. $25. Registration: 279-7790.

10/5 - The Writer’s Studio at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Held again 10/12, 19 & 26. 10 am-noon. Free. 638-7251.

10/5 - Drop-In Story time - Music, stories, finger plays and action songs stimulate learning at the Boca Raton Public Library, 400 NW 2nd Ave. For children of all ages. Saturdays, 1010:30 am. Free. 393-7968.

10/5 - Chess Club at the Boca Raton Public Library, 400 NW 2nd Ave. Learn the rules and basic strategies of chess. Sponsored by the Boca Raton Education Advisory Board. Ages 7 to 17.

Saturdays through 11/2. 10-11:30 am. Free.

Registration: 393-7968.

10/5 - Artisans’ Fair at Art-Sea Living & Art-Sea Studio, 1628 S. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach. Demonstrations, arts & crafts, jewelry, handmade decorations and original paintings.

First Saturday of the month through March.

Held again 11/2. 10 am-6 pm. Free. 737-2600.

10/5 - Drawing & Sketching Workshop 2: Still Life & Sketch a Pet for ages 8-14 at the Intracoastal Park Clubhouse, 2240 N. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach. Students discover how to sketch their favorite animal or pet and the importance of proper proportions and detail.

Saturdays through 11/9. Full session: 10:30

• Heritage Hen Farm AWA • Green Cay Farms • Thomas Produce • Alderman Organic Farms • Bistro Blends Olive Oils & Balsamic Vinegars • Volker Farms • J.W.W. Cookies and Pies • Farriss Farm • Thai-fusion Cooking • Independent Seafood

am-1:30 pm; Morning session (Still Life): 10:3011:45 am; Afternoon session (varies): 12:15-1:30 pm. Full session: $100/residents, $125/nonresidents; Morning or Afternoon session: $60/ residents, $75/non-residents. Registration: 742-6221 or www.boynton-beach.org.

10/5 - Coral Reef Shark Feedings are held daily, Tuesday through Sunday, at Sandoway House Nature Center, 142 S. Ocean Blvd. Delray Beach. Feeding begins at 10:30 am T-Sat. and 1:30 pm Sunday. Discover what Atlantic Ocean reef fish, nurse sharks and spiny lobsters eat for breakfast. Free with $4 admission to the nature center. 274-7263 or www.sandowayhouse.org.

10/5 - Bookworm Story Time for ages 1-5 at the Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd.

Saturdays, 10:30 am. Free. 278-5455.

10/5 - Start Smart Basketball for ages 3-6 at the Catherine Strong Park, 1500 SW 6th St., Delray Beach. Introductory program teaches basic fundamentals of the sport. Saturdays through 10/26. 10:30-11:30 am. Four-week session: $30/residents, $40/non-residents. 2437194 or www.mydelraybeach.com.

10/5 - Kidz Cultural Dance for ages 4-9 at Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st St., Delray Beach.

Class provides cardio strengthening through music and dance from around the world. Runs through 11/9. 11-11:45 am. $78/residents, $83/ non-residents. 243-7350.

10/5 - 7th Annual Stitch Rock: Indie Craft Fair & Bazaar at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts at Old School Square Vintage Gymnasium, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach.

Handmade crafts and unique products, funky home decor items, natural bath and body goodies, vintage finds, hot rod paintings, pinup photography and more. Free swag bag for the first 100 people. Noon-6pm, D.I.Y. Fashion show: 3 pm. $5, children 12 and under free with paid adult. 635-8086.

10/5 - Outdoor Sea Tank Feedings at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Held daily. All ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. Mangrove and Nearshore Reef tanks: 10:30 am; Tropical Coral Reef and Shipwreck Tanks: 12:30 pm.

Suggested $5 dontation/person. 544-8605.

10/5 - Auditions for The Commedia Pied Piper at Sol Theatre, 3333 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton. Ages 12 and older. Four-person cast. All roles available. Come prepared with comedic 1- to 3-minute monologue, comedic childhood tune a cappella, a riddle and original 1-minute dance showcasing at least 1 special skill. 2-4 pm. Closed audition by appointment only: 447-8829 or www.solchildren.org.

10/5 - USA Netball Association at Pompey Park Recreation Center, 1101 NW 2nd St., Delray Beach. A fast, skillful, team game based on running, jumping, throwing and catching. For females ages 6 and up. Saturdays, 2-5 pm. $5/ person per day. 243-7356.

10/5 - Shrek The Musical at Showtime Performing Arts Theatre, 503 SE Mizner Blvd., Ste. 73, Boca Raton. Saturdays through 11/16. 2 pm. $14/adults, $10/children 12 & under. 3942626 or www.ShowtimeBoca.com.

10/5 - Indoor Aquarium Feedings at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Held daily. All ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. 2:30 pm. $5 dontation/person. 544-8605.

• Capt. Red Beard Hot Sauces • The Orchid Doctor • Anita's Guacamole • Organic Juice Booth • Fratello Sole • Amazing Creations Florist • Seven Sister’s Baking Co. • Serenity Flow Soaps • Italian Cheeses • Cottage Garden Tea’s

October 2013

Municipal Meetings 10/7 - Ocean Ridge - First Monday at Ocean Ridge Town Hall, 6450 N. Ocean Blvd. 6 pm.

Agenda: www.oceanridgeflorida.com.

10/8 & 10/22 - Boca Raton - Second & fourth Tuesday at Boca Raton City Hall, 201 W. Palmetto Park Road. 6 pm. Agenda: www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us.

10/11 - Gulf Stream - Second Friday at Gulf Stream Town Hall, 100 Sea Road. 9 am. Agenda: www.gulf-stream.com.

10/14 & 10/28 - Lantana - Second & fourth Mondays at Lantana Town Hall, 500 Greynolds Circle. 7 pm. Agenda: www.lantana.org.

10/15 - Delray Beach - First & third Tuesdays at Delray Beach City Hall, 100 NW 1st Ave. 6 pm.

Agenda: www.mydelraybeach.com.

10/22 - South Palm Beach - Fourth Tuesday at South Palm Beach Town Hall, 3577 S. Ocean Blvd. 7:15 pm. Agenda: www.southpalmbeach.com.

10/22 - Manalapan - Fourth Tuesday at Manalapan Town Hall, 600 S. Ocean Blvd. 9:30 am.

Agenda: www.manalapan.org.

10/24 - Briny Breezes - Fourth Thursday at Briny Breezes Town Hall, 4802 N. Ocean Blvd. 4 pm.

Agenda: www.townofbrinybreezes-fl.com.

11/5 - Highland Beach - First Tuesday at Highland Beach Town Hall, 3614 S. Ocean Blvd. 1:30 pm. Agenda: www.ci.highland-beach.fl.us.

10/5 - World Premiere Screening: Libertaria at Calvary United Methodist Church, 301 1st Ave., Lake Worth. Totally animated opera created exclusively in cyberspace. 3 pm. $10. Free/Students. 585-1786 or shoreclare@ aol.com.

10/5 - Alligator Feedings at Daggerwing Nature Center, 11200 Park Access Road, Boca Raton. Gather around the alligator tank and listen to a short talk about the baby alligator while he is being fed. Every W & Sat. 3:15 pm.

Free. 629-8760.

10/5 - Daniel Pearl World Music Days Harmony for Humanity and Tchaikovsky: Majestic Treasures at FAU’s University Theatre, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. 7-9 pm. $10. 297-2595 or www.fau.edu/music.

10/5-6 - Bridge Duplicate at the James A. Rutherford Community Center, 2000 Yamato Road, Boca Raton. Sanctioned A.C.B.L. duplicate bridge game for the experienced player. A light snack on Saturdays and a light lunch on Sundays will be served. Partners available for singles. Beginners - Sat.: 12:15-3:15 pm, $8/ person; Experienced - Sun.: 12:30-3:30 pm, $10/person, payable at the door. Reservations: 338-2995 or www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us.

10/5-6 - Rocktober Brewfest - Presented

by Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce at Bryant Park, 30 S. Golfview Road, Lake Worth. Two days of blues, BBQ and arts & crafts, Sat.: Noon-10 pm; Sun.: noon-7 pm. $10/ day. 790-6200 or www.lwbluesfest.com.

10/5-6 - Neil Simon’s Last of the Red Hot Lovers at The Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 NW 9th St. Runs through 10/20. (10/10-13, 10/17-20) Th.-Sat.: 8 pm; Sat. & Sun.: 2 pm. $30.

272-1281, Ext. 4.

10/5-6 - The Cherry Orchard by Anton Checkov at Studio One on the FAU Boca Raton Campus, 777 Glades Road. Held again 10/11-13. F&Sat.: 7 pm; Sun. & 10/12: 1 pm; $20.

800-564-9539 or www.fauevents.com.

10/5-6 - 19th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival is held along NW & SW 4th Aves. (330 E. Atlantic Ave.), Delray Beach.

More than 100 craft booths. 10 am-5 pm. Free.

954-472-3755.

OCTOBER 6-12 Sunday - 10/6 - Sunday Breakfast is held each week at VFW Post 5335, 500 NE 21st St.,

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Boynton Beach. 8-11:30 am. $2.50-$5. All are welcome. 732-1989.

10/6 - Sado Omote Senke Tea Ceremony Class at The Morikami Japanese Museum and Gardens, Seishin-an Teahouse, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. A unique opportunity to study the traditional art of Sado, The Way of Tea. Two lessons per month (10/6 & 27).

Individual appointments begin at 10:15 am. $55/non-member, $50/member. Registration: 495-0233 Ext. 210 or www.morikami.org.

10/6 - Latin Jazz Band at the Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Tr., Boca Raton. 16-piece jazz band specializes in Latin Jazz music made famous by Tito Puente and Tito Rodriguez. 2 pm. $20. 347-3900.

10/7 - Pickleball at the Ezell Hester Jr. Community Center, 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd. All ages enjoy this fast-paced and exciting sport which combines badminton and tennis. M&F, 9 am-noon. $5. 742-6550.

10/7 - Placed on a Pedestal: Sculpting Class at the Art Center, 125 SE 2nd Ave., Boynton Beach. Class provides fundamentals of sculpting while engaging artistic abilities.

Mondays through 10/28. 9-11:30 am. $40/ residents, $50/non-residents. Registration: 742-6221 or www.boynton-beach.org.

10/7 - Baby Bookworm at the Boca Raton Public Library, 400 NW 2nd Ave. Story time for infants accompanied by an adult. Ages 3 months to walking. Held again 10/28. 10-10:30 am. Free. Registration: 393-7968.

10/7 - Pompey Park Senior Club at Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd St., Delray Beach. Activities include field trips, breakfasts, games and events, fitness and health activities and social gatherings. M & W. 10 am-1 pm. Free (fees associated with trips). 243-7356.

10/7 - Mommy and Me Yoga Class at the Boca Raton Children’s Museum, 498 Crawford Blvd. Babies, toddlers and their parents enjoy theme-based classes filled with motor and sensory activities. Mondays through 12/9. 1010:30 am. Per session: $10. 368-6875.

10/7 - Senior Bingo at Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd St., Delray Beach. For adults ages 60 years young and up. M&W. 11 am-noon. Free. 2437356 or www.mydelraybeach.com.

10/7 - Adult Duplicate Bridge at Harvey E. Oyer Jr. Park, 2012 N. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach. Every M/W/F. 12:30-3:30 pm. $3/person per game. 736-6550.

• La Petite Pain Bakery • Katie Kakes – Gluten Free • Inika Vegan Foods • Pascale’s Jam’s & Jellies • Danemily’s Flowers • A.K. Caribbean Nursery • Organic Raw Nut Butters • Fun with Food-Gluten Free • Dehydrated Food • Dr. Pickle • Taste of Africa

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10/7 - Mah-Jongg at the Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. Intermediate and advanced. Every Monday. 12:30-1:30 pm. Free.

278-5455 or www.highlandbeachlibrary.org.

10/7 - Einstein, Hawking & An Integrated Theory of Everything by Antonio Colella - Presented as part of the Science Series at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 2 pm. Free. 266-9490.

10/7 - Bricks 4 Kidz for grades K-5th at the James A. Rutherford Community Center, 2000 Yamato Road, Boca Raton. Hands on experience designing and building machines, catapults, pyramids, derby cars, buildings and other constructions out of LEGO bricks. Each week a different theme is explored and new skills are introduced. Mondays through 11/4. 4-5 pm. $55/residents, $69/non-residents. 367-7035.

10/7 - Singing Away Tears & Tantrums for ages 2-10 months at the Boca Raton Children’s Museum, 498 Crawford Blvd. Mondays through 12/9. 4-4:30 pm. $5/family, free with museum admission. 368-6875 or www.cmboca.org.

10/7 - Musical Theater & Dance Class for ages 5-9 at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd. Learn musical routines to your favorite song and dance shows. Short scenes incorporated along with prop dances and singing. Theater games played to improve imagination, improvisation, and creativity.

Mondays through 11/4. 4:45-5:40 pm. $50/ residents, $62.50/non-residents. 393-7807.

10/7 - Head of the Class at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Grades 6-12 compete against their friends to stay ahead of the class and play for prizes. 5:30-7 pm. Free.

742-6390 or www.boyntonlibrary.org.

10/7 - Delray Divas Step Teams at Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd St., Delray Beach. Organized and structured step team performs at local events and statewide competitions. Grades K-12. M & W. 6-8 pm. Monthly: $30/residents; $40/non-residents. 243-7356.

10/7 - Beginners Fencing/Epee Class at Sugar Sand Park Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Kids learn fencing skills, forge new friendships and have a blast. Every M&F. 7-8:15 pm. $90/residents, $112.50/nonresidents. 347-3950.

10/7 - Sophisticated Discussions: A Singles Group - Join over-50 peers in a supportive, singles discussion at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd.

Mondays. Refreshments served. 7-8:30 pm.

Free. 393-7807 or www.myboca.us.

10/7 - Sound Healing Concert with Paradiso & Rasamayi at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach. A channeled sound experience. 7-9 pm. $25/ advance, $30/door. 369-2836.

10/7 - U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 54 meets the first Monday of each month at Harvey Oyer Park, 2010 N. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach. Boaters and non-boaters welcome. 8 pm. 966-2158.

10/7-8 - Auditions for Driving Miss Daisy at The Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 NW 9th St., Delray Beach. Production dates: 11/30-12/15.

Positions: 2 Men (age 30-60); 1 Woman (age 70-90). 7:30 pm. 272-1281, Ext. 4.

10/7-13 - Lisettle L Try On Event at Evelyn & Arthur, Plaza del Mar, 277 S. Ocean Ave., Manalapan. For each pair or LIsette L pants tried on, the store will donate $1 to the Boca Raton Hospital Foundation in support of their efforts for breast cancer research. Store hours:

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Tuesday - 10/8 - Pickleball for Adults at the Delray Beach Community Center, 50 NW 1st Ave. T&Th. through 10/31. 9 am-noon. Full session: $25/residents, $35/non-residents; Per class: $5. 243-7250.

10/8 - Breastfeeding Support Group at The Red Tent, 20 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Bring your baby and join a community of mothers and mothers-to-be to discuss breastfeeding questions. For all stages of pregnancy through weaning. 10 am-11:30 am.

Free. 309-4314.

10/8 - Toddler Tales at the Boca Raton Public Library, 400 NW 2nd Ave. For ages up to 3 years. Held again 10/29. 10-10:30 am. Free.

Registration: 393-7968.

10/8 - Adult Folk Dance Class at Pompey Park, 1101 N.W. 2nd St., Delray Beach. For adults ages 18 years old and up. Learn new dances from around the world for physical fitness, exercise, and fun. Tuesdays, 10:30 am12:30 pm. $7/class. 243-7356.

10/8 - Exhibition: Dwelling Projects in (un) common: Traces at ActivistArtistA Gallery, 422 W. Industrial Ave., Boynton Beach. Exhibition runs through 10/25. T-F: 11 am-4 pm. Free. 786521-1199 or http://ActivistArtistA.com.

10/8 - Baby Bookworm Story Time for ages 1-2 at the Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. Every Tuesday. 11 am. Free. 2785455 or www.highlandbeachlibrary.org.

10/8 - Small Fry Storytime for ages 3 and up at the Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. Features songs and a craft project. Every Tuesday. 4 pm. Free. Registration: 278-5455.

10/8 - Let’er Buck Artist Talk: Larger Than Life at The Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real. Hear artist Nancy Davidson speak about her work on the exhibition Let’er Buck and its exploration of the American cowgirl. 5 pm. $10/non-members. 392-2500.

10/8 - Teen Crafternoon: Zombie Dolls at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Transform old dolls into creepy zombies and battle it out for the last doll standing. For grades 6-12. 5:15-6:45 pm. Free. 742-6390.

10/8 - Exhibition Opening Reception: Southwestern Allure and Let’er Buck at The Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real.

Exhibit runs through 12/29. Reception: 6-8 pm. $10/non-members. Business attire. 392-2500.

10/8 - My Year of Meats by Ruth L. Ozeki is presented as part of the Evening Book Group at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 6 pm. Free. 266-9490.

10/8 - Karate/Martial Arts Classes at Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd St., Delray Beach.

Ages 9 to adults learn karate along with a blend of other combat martial arts. Every T & Th. 6-7:30 pm. $35/quarterly plus a one-time $25 uniform fee. 243-7356.

10/8 - Cooking with Sustainable Seafood - A culinary demonstration by Whole Foods Market at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Learn how to create delicious dishes using sustainably sourced fish and seafood. Adults. 6-7:30 pm. $5/members, $10/non-members. Reservations: 544-8615.

10/8 - Dancing for the Stage: Advanced Class at Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave. Group class focuses on a wide variety of dancing techniques for the stage. Tuesdays, 6-7 pm. $15/class or $60/5 classes. 586-6410.

10/8 - Diamonds & Pearls Dance Team at Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd St., Delray Beach.

A community dance team program that participates in local and collegiate homecoming parades and statewide special events. For middle, high school and college students. Every T & Th. 6:30-8:30 pm. Monthly: $30/residents; $40/non-residents. 243-7356.

10/8 - Token of Darkness by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes is presented as part of Teen Book Club at the Boca Raton Public Library, 400 NW 2nd Ave. For ages 13-17. 6:30-8 pm. Free.

393-7968 or www.bocalibrary.org.

10/8 - Line Dancing at the Ezell Hester, Jr. Community Center, 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd.

Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm. $5. 742-6550.

10/8-9 - Hammock Trails - Go on a guided walk of a quarter-mile boardwalk at Gumbo Limbo nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton. All ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. Every T, 10-11 am & W, 10 amnoon. Free. 544-8605.

Wednesday -10/9 - Shuffle Board/Disc Knockout at Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st St., Delray Beach. A fun game involving skill and strategy. For all ages, minors accompanied by an adult. W & F, 9-11 am. Annual fee: $15/ residents, $20/non-residents. 243-7350.

10/9 - Lawn Bowling at Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st St., Delray Beach. For ages 18 years and up. Everyone is welcome. W & F. 9 am-11 am.

Annual fee: $40/residents, $45/non-resident.

243-7350 or www.mydelraybeach.com.

10/9 - Terrific 3 to 5 Year Olds at Boca Raton Public Library, 400 NW 2nd Ave. Stories, songs and crafts for children. Child attends independently. Held again 10/30. 10-10:30 am.

Free. Registration: 393-7968.

The COASTAL STAR 10/9 - Family Storytime at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Listen to stories, sing songs and learn fingerplays.

Infants-Age 5. Held again 10/16, 23 & 30. 1010:45 am. Free. 742-6380.

10/9 - Gentle Growers for all ages at the Boca Raton Children’s Museum, 498 Crawford Blvd. W through 12/11. 10-11 am. $15/family (includes healthy snack). 368-6875.

10/9 - GFWC Women’s Club of Delray Beach Inc. meet at the 505 Teen Center, 505 S.E. 5th Ave., Delray Beach. 10:30 am. Free. 843-6821.

10/9 - Socrates Café - Weekly discussion group at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Held again 10/16, 23, & 30. 11:30 am. Free. 266-0194 or www.delraylibrary.org.

10/9 - Art Infusion for ages 3 & up at the Boca Raton Children’s Museum, 498 Crawford Blvd.

Explore the wonderful world of art through experimentation with different mediums, techniques and play. Every W through 12/11.

1-2 pm. $8. Registration: 368-6875.

10/9 - Musikgarten for Toddlers at the Boca Raton Children’s Museum, 498 Crawford Blvd.

Ages 15 mos. to 3 years. W through 12/11. 4 pm. $10/family. 368-6875.

10/9 - Jazz Dance Class for ages 15 & up at Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave. Wednesdays, 4-5 pm. $15/class or $60/5 classes.

586-6410 or www.lakeworthplayhouse.org.

10/9 - Wednesday Dinner is held each week at VFW Post 5335, 500 NE 21st St., Boynton Beach. 4:30-7 pm. $8. All are welcome. 7321989.

10/9 - College Night at The Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real. 5-8 pm. Free for college students. 392-2500.

10/9 - Meet Me at the Museum: Let Them Buck at The Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real. Enjoy an energized evening of

live music, wine and socializing. Registration includes two glasses of wine (full cash bar available) and live music. 5:30-8 pm. Advance: $8/members, $12/non-members; at the door: $12/members, $18/non-members. 392-2500 ext. 208 or www.bocamuseum.org/meetme.

10/9 - Teen Gaming at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Grades 6-12 play video games. Held again 10/16 & 23. 5:30-7 pm.

Free. 742-6390 or www.boyntonlibrary.org.

10/9 - Zonta Club of Boca Raton monthly meeting at The Holiday Inn, 2809 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Club meets monthly year round on the second Wednesday of the month for dinner. 6 pm. $30. 482-1013.

10/9 - Auditions for Over The River And Through The Woods at Stage Left Theatre, 145 SE 2nd Ave., Boynton Beach. Need four seniors (two men and two women) to play grandparents and one male and one female 2030 years old. Will read from script. 6 pm. Free.

301-5404 or www.stagelefttheatre.net.

10/9 - Childbirth Education Prenatal Class at Bethesda Memorial Hospital, 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach. Provides overview of the signs of labor, breathing techniques and more. Bring two pillows and a blanket. Wear comfortable stretchy clothes; no dresses or skirts. Held again 10/16, 23 & 30. 6:30 pm. $75/ couple. Registration: 369-2229.

10/9 - College Admissions & Financial Aid at Lake Worth City Hall, 7 N. Dixie Hwy. Presented by the Education Committee of the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce. Everything you always wanted to know about college planning. 6:30-8 pm. Free.

RSVP: 800-776-6445.

10/9 - Adult Painting Class at Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd. For beginner and intermediate artists. Select your

Hypoluxo Island – Rare 101 ft frontage direct intracoastal buildable lot, cleared and ready for your dream home, walk to beaches and Ritz Carlton, dockage available, $1,125,000.

Community Calendar AT11 preferred project and medium: Oils, acrylics, watercolors or pastels. Wednesdays through 10/30. 6:30-8:30 pm. $100/residents, $125/ non-residents. Materials not included. 3937807 or www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us.

10/9 - CEO Speaker Series: Sheryl Clark - Presented by the College of Business and Management at Lynn University, de Hoernle Lecture Hall, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton.

Clark, CEO of Boston Proper Inc., speaks about her experiences. 6:30 pm. Free. 237-7001.

10/9 - Get a Grape: Wine Education Class at the Art Center, 125 SE 2nd Ave., Boynton Beach.

Learn how to choose, serve, taste and buy wine.

7-8:30 pm. $20/residents, $25/non-residents.

Registration: 742-6221.

10/9-10 - Auditions for You Can’t Take It With You at The Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 NW 9th St. Production dates: 2/1-16. Positions: 17 Men (ages 18-70); 12 Women (ages 16-70).

7:30 pm. 272-1281, Ext. 4.

Thursday - 10/10 - Quilters meet every Thursday at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest. Share quilting information and perpetuate quilting as a cultural and artistic form. 9-11:30 am. Free. 742-6886.

10/10 - Drop-In Story time - Music, stories, finger plays and action songs stimulate learning at the Boca Raton Public Library, 400 NW 2nd Ave. For children of all ages. Every Thursday.

10-10:30 am. Free. 393-7968.

10/10 - Learn with Legos @ Your Library at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Ages 3-5 make a truck, spaceship or whatever using Legos. 10-11 am. Free. 7426390 or www.boyntonlibrary.org.

10/10 – Knit ‘N Purl - Twice monthly class at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Held again 10/24. 10:30 am. Free. 2669490 or www.delraylibrary.org.

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10/10 - Adult Acrylics Art Class at Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st St., Delray Beach. Local instructor teaches basic acrylic painting techniques to beginners and advanced painters.

Call for list of supplies. Every Thursday. Ages 18 & up. Noon-2 pm. Six classes: $55/residents, $60/non-residents. 243-7350.

10/10 - Senior Bridge at Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st St., Delray Beach. All experienced players welcome. Partners not needed. Every Thursday.

Ages 18 and up. 1-4 pm. Annual fee: $15/ residents +$1/game, $20/non-residents + $2/ game. 243-7350.

10/10 - Musikgarten for newborns to age 15 mos. at the Boca Raton Children’s Museum, 498 Crawford Blvd. W through 12/12. 12:30 pm. $10/family. 368-6875 or www.cmboca.org.

10/10 - The Croods (PG) - Presented as part of Family Movie Series at the Boca Raton Public Library, 400 NW 2nd Ave. All ages. Includes free snacks. 1:30 pm. Free. 393-7968.

10/10 - Yoga Kids Class at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd. Classes combine yoga positions with music, storytelling and art while conveying lessons in positive thinking, self confidence and environment awareness. Thursdays through 10/31. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. Two sessions offered: age 5-7, 4-4:45 pm; age 8-12, 5-6 pm. $48/residents, $60/nonresidents. 393-7807 or www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us.

10/10 - Concert: Robert Moore at the Highland Beach Library Community Room, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. 5 pm. Free. 278-5455.

10/10 - Palm Beach Watercolor Society General Meeting at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd.

Meetings held the 2nd Thursday of the month, October thru May. 6:30 pm. $2/suggested donation. 416-9600.

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10/10 - Dance Fever for ages 5-13 at the Carolyn Sims Center Cafe, 225 NW 12th Ave., Boynton Beach. Dance the evening away and dine in the Cafe! 6-8 pm. $2/at the door. 7426641 or www.boynton-beach.org.

10/10 - Oktoberfest Kickoff Concert Presented by the American German Club of the Palm Beaches at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts At Old School Square, Outdoor Pavilion, 51 N. Swinton Ave. Kick off the 40th annual Oktoberfest with a two bands direct from the Munich Oktoberfest. 6 pm. Free. 243-9722.

10/10 - Science of Beer & Wine at South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach.

Established local brewers including Brewzzi and PRP Wine guide guests through the beer and wine making process. Evening includes food, music, giveaways, trivia, tastings and special demonstrations. 6-9 pm. $15/members, $20/non-members. 832-1988.

10/10 - Girls Night Out: Lake Worth Presented as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in downtown Lake Worth. K Street will be closed from 1st Ave. to Lucerne Ave. to make way for the outdoor stage and vendors.

Featuring wine tastings from three Florida wineries, live music, goody bags filled by area merchants, arts and crafts vendors, sidewalk sale along Lake avenue andmore. 6-10 pm.

Free. 588-2550.

10/10 - Country Night Thursday at The Pavilion Grille, 301 Yamato Road, Boca Raton.

Dinner: 6 pm; Line and partner dance lessons: 7 pm; Open, all-request country music and dancing: Every Thursday. 8-11 pm. $10/includes group lesson & one house drink. 912-0000.

10/10 - Writer’s Corner Workshop at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Published authors provide free manuscript critiquing to writers who bring examples of their work. All levels welcome.

Meets second Thursday of each month. 6:30-8 pm. Free. 742-6380.

10/10 - Volleyball at the Ezell Hester, Jr. Community Center, 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd.

Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. $5/at the door. 7426550 .

10/10 - The Fast and the Furriest by Andy Behrens is presented as part of the Tween Book Club at the Boca Raton Public Library, 400 NW 2nd Ave. For ages 9-12. Receive a free book with required registration. 6:30-7:30 pm. Free.

393-7968 or www.bocalibrary.org.

10/10 - Tony Marconi speaks as part of the Lecture Series at the Ocean Ridge Town Hall, 6450 N. Ocean Blvd. Marconi, curator of education at the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, recounts the story of Ponce de Leon’s discovery of Florida 500 years ago. 7 pm.

Free. 732-2635.

10/10 - James E. Buffan Gold Coast Band Concert at the Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave. 7:30 pm. $7 at the door. 742-6240 or www.boynton-beach.org.

10/10-11 - Palm Beach Chamber Music Festival: Palm Beach No. 2 - 10/10 at the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 7:30 pm and 10/11 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 100 N. Palmway, Lake Worth. 7:30 pm. Tickets: $20. 10/10 tickets: 237-9000 or www.lynn.edu/tickets, 10/11 tickets: 800-330-6874 or www.pbcmf. org.

10/10-13 - All Shook Up at the Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave. Evening Performances: 10/10-12, 17-19, 24-26, 8 pm; Matinee Performances: 7/12-13, 19-20, 26-27, 2 pm; Dinner & Show Night: 7/10, 6 pm pre-show dinner prior to 8 pm show. Tickets: $26-$30 for individual and regular performances, $23-$27 preview performance and $35 opening night gala. $50-$65 for dinner and show. 586-6410.

Friday - 10/11 - Canasta Class at the James A. Rutherford Community Center, 2000 Yamato Road, Boca Raton. Learn the basic techniques of playing the skilled game of Canasta. F through 11/8. 10 am-noon. $44/residents, $55/nonresidents. 367-7035.

10/11 - Current Events Discussion Group at the Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd.

Every Friday. 10:30 am. Free. 278-5455.

10/11 - Golf Classic at Delaire Country Club, 4645 White Cedar Lane, Delray Beach. Hit the greens and swing for the stars at Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s 17th-annual fundraising tournament. 11 am registration and lunch; 12:30 pm shotgun start. $250 per golfer; $900 per foursome. 218-2929 or www.ccfa.org.

10/11 - Social Dance for Beginners at the Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave. Learn the basic steps to popular dances such as the fox trot and merengue. Fridays, 12-1 pm. $5/at the door. 742-6240.

10/11 - Chess Club for ages 18 & up at Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st St., Delray Beach.

Knowledge of the game is necessary. All levels welcome. Fridays, Noon-4 pm. Annual fee: $20/ residents, $25/non-residents. 243-7350.

10/11 - Bob Roberts Society Orchestra at the Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave. Full 16-piece big band plays a variety of

October 2013 tunes to entertain lovers of music and dance in a social setting. Every Friday. 1:30-3:30 pm. $4.

742-6240 or www.boynton-beach.org.

10/11 - The Birds and the Blooms is performed as part of the Studio Theatre series at The Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 NW 9th St. 2 pm. $15. 272-1281, Ext. 4.

10/11 - Hula and Tahitian Dance by Lei Pasifika Ohana at the Boca Raton Children’s Museum, 498 Crawford Blvd. F through 12/13.

Two sessions: Ages 7-11, 2:30-3:30 pm; Adults, 4-5 pm. $10/class. Registration: 368-6875.

10/11 - Movie Sing-Along Under the Stars: Willie Wonka and The Chocolate Factory (1971 - Rated G) at Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. 7:30 pm. Free. 3937700 or www.mizneramphitheater.com.

10/11 - On the Passionate Ride: Guide to Manifestion with “Faerie” Elaine Silver at The Crystal Garden, 2610 N. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach. A gathering to discover and learn techniques for manifesting one’s heart’s desires featuring musical performer. 7:30-10 pm. $20. Registration: 369-2836.

10/11 - Free Friday Concert: The Long Run - Presented as part of the Free Friday Concerts series at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts At Old School Square, Entertainment Pavilion, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Featuring gourmet food trucks and a cash bar. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets; rental chairs available. No pets or outside food/beverages.

7:30-10:30 pm. Free. 243-9722.

10/11 - Star Gazing with Mr. Thom at Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center, 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. 8:309:30 pm. Free. Weather permitting. 742-6780.

10/11-13 - G2: The Second Annual Golden Art, Music and Dance Party at ActivistArtistA Gallery in the Boynton Beach Art District, 422 W. Industrial Ave., Boynton Beach. Music, art, dance and more. F.: 7 pm-1am; Sat.: 5-10 pm; Sun.: 1-8 pm. Free. 786-521-1199.

10/11-20 - 40th Oktoberfest at the American German Club, 5111 Lantana Rd., Lake Worth.

Live music, food, beer, entertainment and more. F: 5-11 pm, Sat.: Noon-11 pm, Sun.: Noon-8 pm. Event, Family and VIP packages available: $8-$150. Advance ticket sales end 10/10. 967-6464.

Saturday - 10/12 - AVDA’s 14th Annual Race for Hope at Anchor Park, 340 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach. Benefits Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Inc. in Palm Beach County.

Registration: 6:30 am; 5K & 10K race start: 7:30 am; Kid’s Dash Start: 8:30 am; 5K Awards: 8:40 am; 10K Awards: 9 am. Registration: $10-$30 (closes 10/10). 265-3797.

10/12 - Paint-A-Thon and Community Block Party at Northwest 10th Avenue in the ‘Heart of Boynton’ Beach. Teams paint 10 homes with Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County. Following painting competition (8 am-1 pm), a Community Block Party will be held at the Carolyn Sims Center, 225 NW 12th Ave. from 2-5 pm with food, music, games, sports camp and police K-9 demonstration. Free. 819-6070.

10/12 - Exhibit: Florida Paintings by Faith Copeland & Political Cartoons by Chan Lowe at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Exhibit runs through 11/23.

Library hours: M-W 9 am-8 pm; Th-Sat. 9am-5 pm. Free. 266-9490 or www.delraylibrary.org.

10/12 - Ride & Remember Trolley Tour departs from the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, 170 NW 5th Ave., Delray Beach.

2-hour tour focuses on 5 historic districts.

Second Saturday of each month. 10 am-noon. $20. Reservations: 279-8883.

10/12 - 10 and Under Tennis: Junior Development Clinics for children ages 5-15 begins at the Tennis Center, 3111 S. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach. Saturdays through 11/2.

Age 5-6: 9-9:45 am, $40-$50; age 7-10: 10-11 am, $48-$60; age 10-15: 11 am-noon, $48-$60.

Registration: 742-6575.

10/12 - Neighborhood Cleanup from Lake Avenue to 6 Avenue South, between A Street and C Street in Lake Worth. Join volunteers of all ages to clean up and improve our local community. 8:30-11:30 am. Sneakers and long pants recommended. Free. 493-2550.

10/12 - Taste History Culinary Tours of Historic Lake Worth and Lantana – Conducted by the Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion History departs at 11 am from Macy’s (outside East Entrance) Boynton Beach Mall, 801 N Congress Ave, Ste. 483, Boynton Beach.

Four hour tour includes a combination of both bus and walking and food sampling, along with visits to historical and cultural sites.

Reservations required - check website for available dates. $40/adult & senior citizen, Free/children under 18. 243-2662 or www. tastehistoryculinarytours.org.

10/12 - Art-E-Ology: Victor Matthews: Pictographs of Today for grades 3-5 is presented at The Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real. Once a month, children learn about a master artist on exhibit at the museum and have the opportunity to create a masterpiece in the style of the selected artist.

1-2:30 pm. $5/child. Reservations: 392-2500 ext. 106 or www.bocamuseum.org.

10/12 - Introduction to Paddle Sports Skills Workshop at Spanish River Park, 3001 N. State Road A1A, Boca Raton. Program emphasizes safety, education, skill acquisition and most of all fun for entry-level individuals interested in kayaking and/or stand up paddleboarding. Equipment provided. Register at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd. Pre-registration by 9 pm F for Sat. sessions and by 1 pm Sat. for Sun. sessions.

Held again 10/27. 2-5 pm. $75/residents, $94/ non-residents per class. 393-7807.

10/12-14 - Florida Lighthouse Association’s 2013 Lighthouse Congress - Meet at the Sands Harbor Resort and Marina, North side, 125 N. Riverside Drive, Pompano Beach.

Sunday’s expanded celebration includes live music and food and beverages available for purchase. Lighthouse tours: Sat., 9 am-noon; Sun.&M, 10 am-4 pm. Sunset Cruise, departing from South Florida Diving Headquarters, 2621 N. Riverside Drive, Pompano Beach, $25/ person, 6-7:30 pm Sunday. Hillsboro Lighthouse Museum and Visitor’s Center, 2700 N. Ocean Blvd., Pompano Beach open Sat.-M, 10 am-4 pm. Free. 954-942-2102.

10/12-14 - Halloween Super Series USTA Tennis at the Delray Beach Swim & Tennis Club, 2350 Jaeger Dr. Event consists of over 100 statewide and international players. Earliest matches begin at 8 am. Spectator admission free. 330-6003 or www.yellowtennisball.com.

October 13-19 Sunday - 10/13 - Superhero 5K Fun Run & Family Day at John Prince Park, Center Drive Pavilion, 4759 S. Congress Ave., Lake Worth.

Two-part event begins with a gun timed 5K race. Racers are encouraged to run, walk or fly in their favorite action hero costume to benefit the programs of the Foster & Adoptive Parent’s Association of Palm Beach County.

Finishers receive a custom made Superhero medal. Registration: 6 am; race begins: 7:30 am; awards ceremony: 9 am; Family Day begins: 9:30 am; Family Fun Walk: 10 am. $30/advance, $35/day of event. 420-5977.

10/13 - Concerto Competition Final Round at the Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall, de Hoernle International Center, Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Winners perform as soloists with the Lynn Philharmonia in the annual Concerto Winner’s Concert on 11/16-17 at the Wold Performing Arts Center.

9:30 am-4 pm. Free. 237-9000.

10/13 - Fall Family Fun Fest at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. Live entertainment, science-themed crafts, face painting and more. Children can also participate in the interactive “Grow Up Great” Mobile Learning Adventure. 11 am-5 pm.

Admission: $13.50/adults, $12/seniors (62+), $10/children (3-12), free/children under 3. 8321988 or www.www.sfsciencecenter.org.

10/13 - Art Film: Herb & Dorothy 50x50 (2013) - at The Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real. Held again 10/16 & 19. 2 pm. Free with paid museum admission. 392-2500.

10/13 - 19th Annual CROS Walk begins at First Presbyterian Church of Delray Beach, 33 Gleason Street. Benefits C.R.O.S. (Christians Reaching Out to Society) Ministries.

Participants collect pledges based on a 5k walk.

Walk starts at 3 pm. 276-6338.

10/13 - Meritt & Moreau: Grand Night for Singing - Presented as part of the Sunday Matinee Music Series at the Boca Raton Public Library, 400 NW 2nd Ave. For adults. 3-4 pm.

Free. Reservations: 299-8684.

10/13 - ACTORCISE Workshop at The Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 NW 9th St. First in a series of professional acting workshops conducted by Tony Thompson. 4-6:30 pm.

Sundays through 11/17. $120/series. Class size limited. 272-1281, Ext. 4.

Monday - 10/14 - Columbus Day 10/14 - Dance Trends Youth Dance Program at the Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave. Children learn discipline and art of dance in a fun and loving atmosphere.

Various classes held M, T, W, Th. & Sat. through 12/21. Class times and prices vary by age/style.

542-0215.

10/14 - The Children of Light and the Children of Darkness is discussed as part of the Great Books group at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month. 10-11:45 am. Free.

742-6390 or www.boyntonlibrary.org.

10/14 - Quilting Bee at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Held again 10/28. 10 am. Free. 266-0194.

10/14 - Columbus Day Pizza Lunch at the Boynton Beach Senior Center, 1021 S. Federal Hwy. 11 am-noon. $3. 742-6570.

10/14 - Art Start at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Create your own art with pastels and watercolors. Grades K-5.

4:30-5:30 pm. Free. 742-6393.

October 2013

10/14-15 - Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor & Friends - Starring Irene Adjan and Barry Tarrallo at The Plaza Theatre, 262 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan. Held again 10/21-22. M: 7:30 pm; T: 2 pm. $30. 588-1820.

10/14-16 - Come Fly With Me!: The Songs of Sammy Cahn at The Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 NW 9th St. Held again 10/21-23. All dates: 2 & 8 pm. $30. 272-1281, Ext. 4.

10/15 - Let’er Buck: Curatorial Highlight Tour at The Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real. Informative gallery tour focuses on a current exhibition. 2-3 pm. Free with paid Museum admission. 392-2500.

10/15 - Mended Hearts at Bethesda Heart Hospital, 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach.

National non-profit’s monthly meeting held 3rd Tuesday of each month. 4 pm. Free. 866-5387 or www.johnlawlor.com/visit/mendedhearts.

10/15 - Beach Treasures at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton.

Learn about seashells and the animals that make them. Caravan to Red Reef Park, 1400 N. State Road A1A, and search for ocean treasures.

For all ages. 4-5:30 pm. $5/members, $8/nonmembers. Reservations: 544-8615.

10/15 - Games @ Your Library at the Boynton Beach City Library, 508 S. Seacrest Blvd. Grades K-4 play favorite video, board and card games.

Held again 10/29. 4-5 pm. Free. 742-6380.

10/15 - Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake - Presented as part of the Teen Book Discussion at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. For grades 6-12. 4:30-5:30 pm. Free. 266-9490 or www.delraylibrary.org.

10/15 - Pairing Dinner at 50 Ocean, 50 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach. Join Chef Blake and an expert from Cigar City Craft Beer. 6-9 pm.

Held again 10/29 with Jack Daniels. Call for price and reservations: 278-3364.

10/15 - FAU Astronomical Observatory Public viewing day observations at FAU’s Boca Raton Campus, Science & Engineering Building, #43, 4th floor, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton.

Viewings on the 1st Friday and 3rd Tuesday of each month. 7 pm. Free. 297-STAR. Wednesday - 10/16 - Constituent Power: Turning Ideas into Laws presented by the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County and the Voting Rights Coalition at Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County, 2300 High Ridge Road, Boynton Beach. Featuring presentations by Rep. Patrick Rooney, Jr., Todd Bonlarron and Rep. Mark S. Pafford. 10 amnoon. Free. 276-4898 or www.lwvpbc.org.

10/16 - Let’s Have Fun with Music by Marvin Teicher - Presented as part of the Music Series at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 2 pm. Free. 266-9490.

10/16 - Cheerleading Classes at the Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave. Program focuses on developing teamwork and a positive attitude. Wednesdays through 12/9. Tumbling & Stunts: Ages 3-7, 3:30-4pm, $60-$75; Recreational: Ages 3-9, 4-4:50 pm; $100-125; Competitive: Ages 4-10, 4-5:45 pm, $155-$194; Tumbling & Stunts: Ages 4-11, 6-6:30 pm, $60$75. Registration: 901-0637.

10/16 - Pre-Season Opening Social at Stage Left Theatre, 145 SE 2nd Ave., Boynton Beach.

Food and refreshments provided. 6 pm. Free.

301-5404 or www.stagelefttheatre.net.

10/16 - The Art of Wine: Wines of New Mexico’s Gruet Winery at The Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real. Indulge with a new and exciting wine tasting series themed with artwork from the museum’s permanent collection. Six-class series held monthly through 3/19. 6-8 pm. Full series: $190/ members, $215/non-members; one session: $35/members, $40/non-members. 392-2500 ext. 208 or www.bocamuseum.org.

10/16 - CEO Speaker Series: Andrew McClary - Presented by the College of Business and Management at Lynn University, de Hoernle Lecture Hall, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. McClary, CEO and founder of High Voltage Hot Rods Inc., speaks about his experiences. 6 pm. Free. 237-7001.

Thursday - 10/17 - National League of American Pen Women Membership Tea/ Lunch at TeaLicious Tearoom, 4997-B W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. For women in the arts who would like information about this organization. 11 am. $25. 865-9756.

10/17 - Opera and More! - Presented as part of the Opera Benvenuto series at Benvenuto Restaurant, 1730 N. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach. Featuring arias and ensembles from opera and operetta plus international songs and hits from the Broadway stage. Performance includes a three-course gourmet meal. Noon. $30. Reservations: 364-0600.

10/17 - Craft Time for ages 4 and up at the Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd.

1st & 3rd Thursday of each month. 4 pm. Free.

Registration: 278-5455.

10/17 - Seining the Lagoon at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton.

Explore the grasses and flats of the Intracoastal Waterway. Wear clothes that can get wet. Old Sneakers or watershoes only. Ages 10 to adult, children must be accompanied by an adult.

The COASTAL STAR

Green Markets Boca Raton Green Market is held each Saturday, beginning 10/5 at Royal Palm Place Southwest Parking Lot. 8 am-1 pm. Free. 368-6875 or www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us.

Delray Beach Green Market is held each Saturday beginning 10/19 at Old School Square Park, Northeast Second Avenue, one block north of Atlantic Avenue. Outdoor venue offers fresh local produce, baked goods, gourmet food items, plants, live music and children’s activities. 9 am - 2 pm. 276-7511 or www.delraycra.org.

Pompano Beach Green Market is held each Saturday at Flagler Avenue and Northeast First St., Pompano Beach. 8 am-1 pm. (954) 782-3015 or www.pompanohistory.com/phc/market.

Green Market @ FAU at the FAU Stadium Plaza, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A variety of local vendors, including FAU alumni-owned businesses, sell fresh produce, prepared foods, artisan crafts and jewelry, organic products with entertainment from students and other local artists. Thursdays. 10 am-2 pm. Free parking. 297-0197 or www.fau.edu/missiongreen.

Lake Worth Farmer’s Market is held each Saturday at Old Bridge Park, northeast corner of A1A and Lake Avenue, in Lake Worth. 8 am-1 pm. Free. 547-3100 or www. lakeworthfarmersmarket.com.

West Palm Beach Green Market is held each Saturday at 101 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. 9 am-1 pm. Free. 822-1520 or www.wpb.org.

4-5:30 pm. $5/members, $8/non-members.

Reservations: 544-8615.

10/17 - Teen Read-A-Thon at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Grades 6-12 read as many pages as possible, play games and win prizes. 5-7 pm. Free. 742-6390.

10/17 - Artists Alley Open Studios - Held every third Thursday in the new warehouse arts area in Pineapple Grove Arts District, running north and south between NE 3rd and 4th Streets, east of 3rd Avenue and west of the railroad tracks in Delray Beach. 6-9 pm. Free. www.artistsalleydelray.com.

10/17 - On The Ave in the Pineapple Grove Arts District, along NE 2nd Ave. from just north of Atlantic Ave. to just south of NE 3rd St., Delray Beach. Live music and entertainment, open air art gallery, and craft brews available

for purchase at the Beer Garden on the front lawn. 6-10 pm. Free. 279-1380, Ext. 15.

10/17 - The Crew for ages 9-14 at the Boca Raton Public Library, 400 NW 2nd Ave. Dip into scrumptious fun with a fall-flavored caramel apple making party. 6:30-7:30 pm. Free.

Registration: 393-7968.

10/17 - City of Delray Beach Town Hall Meeting at Atlantic Community High School, 2455 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. Focus on local public schools. Public invited. 7 pm. Free.

243-7203.

10/17 - Boynton Beach Art District Open Mic Night at 422 W. Industrial Ave. Third Thursday of each month. 7-10 pm. Free. 786521-1199 or ActivistArtistA.com.

10/17-27 - The Who’s Tommy - Presented by Entr’Acte Theatrix at The Crest Theatre, 51 N.

Community Calendar AT13 Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Held again 10/2427. Th.&F.: 8 pm; Sat. & Sun.: 2 pm. $20/adults, $10/children under 12 & students with ID. 2437922 ext. 1 or www.entractetheatrix.org.

Friday - 10/18 - One Day Skate Camp at 505 Teen Center & Hobbit Skate Park, 505 SE 5th Ave., Delray Beach. Board set-up, safety tips and technique. Must provide skateboard, helmet and knee/elbow pads. 5-15 years of age.

9 am-4 pm. $25/residents, $30/non-residents.

243-7158 or www.mydelraybeach.com.

Friday - 10/18 - Full Moon Blood Drive at Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery, 15 South J. Street, Lake Worth. Halloween Party with lots of fun and special treats for those who share their blood with others. Gallery exhibits full moon inspired works and dance group. 5-10 pm. Free. 588-8344.

10/18 - Teen Model Fashion Show at the “505” Teen Center, 505 SE 5th Ave., Delray Beach. Showcase of fall & winter fashions of local designers for teens. For all ages. 6-8 pm. $5. 243-7158 or www.mydelraybeach.com.

10/18 - Movie Sing-Along Under the Stars: Mamma Mia! (2008 - Rated PG-13) at Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton.

7:30 pm. Free. 393-7700.

10/18 - Free Friday Concert: Scott Ringersen - Presented as part of the Free Friday Concerts series at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts At Old School Square, Entertainment Pavilion, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Featuring gourmet food trucks and a cash bar. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets; rental chairs available. No pets or outside food/beverages. 7:30-10:30 pm. Free admission. 243-9722.

Saturday - 10/19 - St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Golf Tournament at Lake Worth Municipal Golf Course, 1 7th Ave. Benefits

missions and community outreach programs.

9 am/shot gun start. Refreshements served on course. Luncheon after golf in the clubhouse with awards presentation, silent auction and raffles. Registration deadline 10/12. $35/ reception and lunch only; $100/single golfer; $380/foursome. 582-6609.

10/19 - Tot Olympics for ages 3 to 5 at Pence Park, 600 SE 4th St., Boynton Beach. Children show off their developing skills in a variety of field events that are sure to be fun for everyone.

Registration onsite. 9 am-10:30 am. Free. 7426224 or www.boynton-beach.org.

10/19 - Free Watercolor Demo: Painting Glass in Traditional Watercolor Techniques at Hand’s Office & Art Supply, 324 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. 10-11:30 am. Free.

Registration: 276-4194.

10/19 - New Downtown Library Community Celebration for all ages presented at the Boca Raton Public Library, 400 NW 2nd Ave. 10 am-5 pm. Free. 393-7968.

10/19 - Taste History Culinary Tours of Historic Delray Beach & Boynton Beach – Conducted by the Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion History departs at 11 am from Macy’s (outside East Entrance) Boynton Beach Mall, 801 N Congress Ave, Ste. 483, Boynton Beach.

Four hour tour includes a combination of both bus and walking tour and food sampling, along with visits to historical and cultural sites.

Held again 10/26. $40/adult & senior citizen, Free/children under 18. 243-2662 or www. tastehistoryculinarytours.org.

10/19 - 4th Annual St. Vincent Ferrer Golf & Tennis Classic at Quail Ridge Country Club, 3715 Golf Road, Boynton Beach. Featuring prizes, raffles and gifts. Awards and recognition dinner follow the event. Registration: 11:30 am; shotgun start & tennis round robin mixer: 12:30

AT14 Community Calendar pm; dinner/auction: 5:30 pm. Golf: $125/person or $500/foursome. Tennis: $100/person, $200/ team. $50/non-player awards ceremony dinner.

632-9347 or www.stvincentferrer.com.

10/19 - 2013 Lantern Festival: In The Spirit of Obon at The Morikami Japanese Museum and Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. Enjoy Japanese folk-dancing, drumming, street fair and iconic lantern floating ceremony in a fall festival in the spirit of Obon - Japan’s summer homage to ancestors who return for a brief visit to the living. There will be no tickets sold at the gate and there will be a limited number of tickets available. Tickets are expected to sell out. 3-8 pm. $15/adults, $6/ children (ages 4-10), free/children 3 and under.

495-0233 ext. 237 or www.morikami.org.

October 20-26 Sunday - 10/20 - 19th Annual Palm Beach County Buddy Walk - Presented by the Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization at John Prince Park, Center Drive Pavilion, 4759 S. Congress Ave., Lake Worth. Featuring a one-mile Advocacy Walk or 5K Fitness Walk, plus music, family activities, silent auction and prizes. Check-in: 8 am; opening ceremony immediately followed by the Buddy Walk: 9:15 am. Registration: $15/advance (before 10/6); $20/day of event. 752-3383.

10/20 - Downtown Open Market at Monument Piazza, Royal Palm Place, 308 S. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton. Sundays through May. Features food, art galleries, jewelers and a variety of boutiques. 10 am-4 pm. Free. www. downtownopenmarket.com.

10/20 - Fall Family Festival at Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Co-sponsored by the Junior League of the Palm Beaches. Annual festival includes games, hands-on educational displays, music and refreshments. Children favorites include pony rides, face painting, kiddie train rides and more. Some activities are free, others have a nominal charge. 11 am-4 pm. Admission: $5.

233-1757 or www.mounts.org.

10/20 - All About Abstract Art - Presented as part of the ARTful Adventure Sunday series at The Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real.

2-3 pm. Free with paid museum admission.

392-2500 or www.bocamuseum.org.

Monday - 10/21 - Hula: The Graceful Dance of Hawaii at the James A. Rutherford Community Center, 2000 Yamato Road, Boca Raton. Adult dance class. Mondays through 12/2. 10:30-11:30 am. $45/residents, $56/nonresidents. 367-7035.

10/21 - The Politics of Morality by Chan Lowe - Presented as part of the Dialogues of Learning Lecture Series at the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center,

Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 11 am. Free. 237-9000.

10/21 - Reading Adventure at the Boca Raton Public Library, 200 NW Boca Raton Blvd.

Crafts and reading adventures for kids 6-8 years old. 3:30-4:30 pm. Free. Registration: 393-7968.

10/21 - Junior Tennis Development Clinics for ages 5-15 at the Tennis Center, 3111 S. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach. Mondays through 11/18 or Wednesdays, 10/23-11/13. Age 5-6: 4-5 pm; age 7-15: 5-6 pm. $48/residents, $60/non-residents. Registration: 742-6575.

10/21 - History Program: The Royal Poinciana Hotel & The Beach Club at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Author Pat Crowley presents his research on the Royal Poinciana Hotel and The Beach Club, two Palm Beach landmarks of a bygone era. 6:30-8 pm. Free. 742-6886.

10/21 - Lisa Landry at Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave.. Part of Lake Worth Playhouse Comedy Series. 8 pm. $26-30. 586-6410.

Tuesday - 10/22 - One True Thing by Anna Quindlen - Presented as part of the Book Club discussion by Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library, 400 NW 2nd Ave. 4th Tuesday of each month. 10:30 am-noon. Free. 393-7968.

10/22 - Fall Family Festival at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd.

Features activities from the Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center and a mummy wrap, crafts and food. Sponsored by the Friends of the Boynton Beach City Library.

6:30-8 pm. Free. 742-6390.

10/22 - Boynton Beach Fishing Club meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at Harvey E. Oyer, Jr. Park, 2010 N. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach.

Join other fishermen to discuss hot topics and learn new tricks of the trade. 7-9 pm. Free.

703-5638.

Wednesday - 10/23 - Tot Tumbling/ Gymnastics for ages 18 months-5 years at the Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave. Parents/caregivers participate in classes. W through 11/27. Age 18-36 months: 10:30-11:10 am; Age 3-5: 11:15-11:55 am. $57/residents, $71/non-residents. Registration: 968-4011.

10/23 - Wii Bowling for Adults at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Compete for prizes. 1:30-2:30 pm. Free.

742-6886 or www.boyntonlibrary.org.

10/23 - CEO Speaker Series: Neal Asbury - Presented by the College of Business and Management at Lynn University, de Hoernle Lecture Hall, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton.

Asbury, CEO of The Legacy Companies, Inc., speaks about his experiences. 6 pm. Free.

237-7001.

10/23 - Eco-Watch: Gumbo Limbo’s Sea Turtle Rehab at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Learn about the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Program,

The COASTAL STAR including patients past and present, from Ryan Butts, Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Coordinator.

Ages 14 and up, teens under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 7-8:30 pm. $5 suggested donation. Reservations: 544-8615.

Thursday – 10/24 - Playdough Fun Day @ Your Library at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Ages 3-5 make shapes, letters and more with playdough and imagination. 10-11 am. Free. 742-6390 .

10/24 - Theater Reading: Funny You Don’t Look Like a Grandmother at the Highland Beach Library Community Room, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. 5 pm. Free. 278-5455.

10/24 - The Absolutely True Diary of a PartTime Indian by Sherman Alexie - Presented as part of the Teen Book Discussion group at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest.

Grades 6-12. 6-7 pm. Free. 742-6390.

10/24 - Special Teen Read Month Costume Party for ages 13-17 at the Boca Raton Public Library, 400 NW 2nd Ave. Seek the Unknown: “Who Am I?” Costume Party. Dress up as your favorite character. Prizes awarded. 6:30-8 pm.

Free. 393-7968 or www.bocalibrary.org.

10/25 - Celebrate! Pablo Picasso’s Birthday at The Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real. Join public tours that focus on Picasso and his artwork and enjoy a cupcake in his honor.

Two times: 11 am & 2 pm. Admission: $8/adults, $6/senior citizens, $5/students with ID, free/ children 12 and under. 392-2500 ext. 105.

10/25 - Young Artwork Classes for ages 2-6 at Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st St., Delray Beach. Bilingual art program consists of fun and enriching art sessions where children learn about the most influential artists and talk about their works, techniques and styles. Class is taught in English and Spanish. Seven-week session runs F through 12/13. Age 2-3: 2-2:45 pm; age 4-6: 3-3:45 pm. $114/residents, $129/ non-residents. 243-7350.

10/25 - Tae Kwon Do for beginners and intermediates at The Carolyn Sims Center, 225 NW 12th Ave., Boynton Beach. Ages 5-adult learn the mental and physical skills of selfdefense. Fridays through 12/6. 6-6:45 pm/ beginners; 6:45-7:30 pm/intermediates. $60/ residents, $75/non-residents. 742-6640.

10/25 - Adult Ballroom Dance Class at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd. Dancers of all levels. Singles and couples welcome. Six-class session runs Fridays through 12/13. Beginner Dance: Salsa, 6:30-7:30 pm; Intermediate Dance: Bolero, 7:45-8:45 pm.

Six-week session: $60/residents, $75/nonresidents; 4-class option: $48/residents, $60/ non-residents 393-7807.

10/25 - Free Friday Concert: Pocket Change - Presented as part of the Free Friday Concerts series at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts At Old School Square, Entertainment Pavilion, 51

October 2013 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Gourmet food trucks and a cash bar. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets; rental chairs available. No pets or outside food/beverages. 7:30-10:30 pm. Free.

243-9722 or www.delraycenterforthearts.org.

10/25-26 - 3rd Annual Meet Me On The Promenade - One day, two night event begins Friday (10/25) and continues on Saturday (10/26). Event Hub: Sanborn Square, 72 N. Federal Hwy. The promenade and the connecting areas feature music and sports entertainment, food offerings, giveaways, family activities, Gourmet Food Truck Expo, car show and more. F: 6-10 pm; Sat.: 10am-6 pm.

Free. 367-7070.

10/25-27 - New Clothes For The Emperor by Cynthia Mercati at Sol Children Theatre, 3333 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton. F & Sat.: 7 pm; Sat. & Sun.: 2 pm. $8-$12. 447-8829.

Saturday - 10/26 - 2013 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk - Presented by the American Cancer Society at Mizner Park Amphitheatre, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton.

Registration: 6:30 am; walk begins: 8:30 am.

800-227-2345.

10/26 - Sea Angels Beach Cleanup at Ocean Inlet Park, 6990 N. Ocean Blvd., Ocean Ridge.

Every last Saturday of the month. 8-10:30 am.

369-5501 or www.seaangels.org.

10/26 - Migration Celebration at Green Cay Nature Center, 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach. Enjoy live animals, craft tables, and lectures by experts. All ages. 9 am-3 pm.

Free. 966-7000.

10/26 - 3rd Annual Food Symposium: Food, Glorious Food: Healthy, Local & Delicious - Presented as part of the Lifelong Learning Community Institute series at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. A look at food featuring a variety of outstanding local experts in the field. 9 am-5 pm. $30/person.

Registration: 266-9490.

10/26 - Gymnastics for ages 4-16 at the Ezell Hester Jr. Community Center, 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd. Saturdays through 12/7. Age 4-7: 10-11 am; age 8-16: 11 am-noon. $66/residents, $83/ non-residents. Registration: 742-6550.

10/26 - Young Singers of the Palm Beaches 6th Annual Golf Classic at Mayacoo Lakes Country Club, 9697 Mayacoo Drive, West Palm Beach. 11:30 am. $175/includes 18 holes, range balls, greens and cart fees, goody bag, lunch, on-course beverages, silent auction reception and gourmet dinner (6 pm). Tournament in scramble format with raffles and prizes. Nongolfers welcome to join reception and dinner for $75. 635-6061.

10/26 - Demonstrations of Sado, The Way of Tea at the Seishin-an Teahouse, The Morikami Japanese Museum and Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. Four sessions, offered at noon, 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm. $5 with paid museum admission. 495-0233.

10/26 - Guitar Classes for kids 8-18 at the Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave. Learn chords, riffs, tuning and tunes. Students must have their own guitar (acoustic or electric). Saturdays through 11/30. Noon-1 pm. $66/residents, $83/non-residents. Registration: 742-6240.

10/26 - Family Splash Games for all ages at Pompey Park Pool, 1101 NW 2nd St., Delray Beach. Noon-3 pm. Membership or daily admission: $3/adults, $2/seniors (55+) and children 6-17, free/children under age 6 with paid adult admission. 243-7358.

10/26 - Kidsfest of Delray for all ages at Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., Delray Beach.

Family event highlighting children’s services and organizations, targeting on health, safety and fun, that are available to parents. 1-4 pm.

Free. 243-7277 or www.mydelraybeach.com.

10/26 - 5-on-5 Basketball Tournament at the “505” Teen Center, 505 SE 5th Ave., Delray Beach. Tournament and slam dunk contest.

Ages 12-19. 3 pm. Free. 243-7158.

10/26 - Third Annual Honors High School Orchestra Side-by-Side Festival at FAU’s University Theatre, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. The FAU Symphony Orchestra hosts talented high school students in a “side-byside” performance of major works for string orchestra. 8 pm. $10/suggested donation.

297-3853 or www.fau.edu/music.

10/26-27 - Artists in the Park presented by the Delray Beach Art League at Delray Beach Center for the Arts, Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Fine art exhibition and sales. 10 am-4:30 pm. Free. 843-2311.

10/26-27 - Delray Beach Marketplace Art & Craft Festival at Delray Marketplace, 9025 W. Atlantic Ave. High-end outdoor event showcases works of 100 tops artists and crafters. 10 am-5 pm. Free. 746-6615.

Oct. 27-Nov. 2 Sunday - 10/27 - Out of Mind, Out of Sight: The Revealing History of the Florida State Hospital at Chattahoochee and Mental Health Care in Florida - Presented by Sally Ling as part of the Sunday Speaker Series at the Boca Raton Public Library, 400 NW 2nd Ave. For adults. 3-4 pm. Free. Reservations: 299-8684.

Monday - 10/28 - Kangaroo Kids Programs for ages 15 mos. to 5 at the James A. Rutherford Community Center, 2000 Yamato Rd., Boca Raton. Kangaroo Babies (ages 15 mos.-2 years.)

Mondays through 10/21. Age 15 mos.-2 years, 9-9:30 am, $70-$88; age 2-3 years: 9:45-10:30 am, $75-$90; age 3-5 years: 10:45-11:30 am, $75-$90. Additional $10 materials fee. 3677035.

10/28 - 16th Annual Boca Raton Regional Hospital Golf Tournament at Boca West Country Club, 20583 Boca West Dr. Enjoy championship golf, a one-of-a-kind amenity package and a gala awards dinner. Benefits the Ron & Kathy Assaf Center for Excellence in Nursing. 10 am. Foursomes: $2,400; Individual Golfer: $650; Non-golfer admission to awards dinner: $100. 955-3679 or awarner@brrh.com.

10/28 - Why Write? is discussed as part of the Great Books group at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month. 10-11:45 am. Free.

742-6390 or www.boyntonlibrary.org.

10/28 - The Constitution and The Supreme Court at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. First of four lectures presented as part of the Fall Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society.

Annual membership: $45. Mondays through 11/25. 10-11:45 am. $34/member, $54/nonmember. 297-3171 or www.fau.edu/lls.

10/28 - Moral Dilemmas in the 21st Century is presented by Dr. Carol S. Gould as part of the Lifelong Learning Community Institute series at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Part of the fall semester, featuring discussion of the current moral issues and encouraging a dialogue about these issues. First of a four-part series. Class continues 11/4, 18 & 25. 10:30 am-noon. $50/ session. 266-9490.

10/28 - I Am Forbidden by Anouk Markovits is presented as part of the Afternoon Book Group at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 1 pm. Free. 266-9490.

10/28 - Nova Southeastern University Museum Art Series is presented as part of the Lifelong Learning Community Institute series at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Part of the fall semester, featuring highly knowledgeable, museum trained docents from the Museum of Art/Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University. First of a three-part series. Class continues 11/4 & 25. 2-3:30 pm. $45/session. 266-9490.

10/28 - Acting 101 for ages 5-11 at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd.

Mondays through 12/2. 3-5 pm. $200/residents, $250/non-residents. 393-7807.

10/28 - Cooking Fun Class for ages 5-9 at the James A. Rutherford Community Center, 2000 Yamato Road, Boca Raton. Children learn basic cooking from scratch. Instruction includes kitchen safety, measurements, napkin folding, and table setting. 3:30-5 pm. $12/residents, $15/non-residents plus a supply fee of $6/class.

Registration: 367-7035.

10/28 - France’s Four Napoleons: The Rise and Fall of the Bonaparte Dynasty at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. First of four lectures part of the Fall Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45.

Mondays through 11/25. 3:45-5:30 pm. $34/ member, $54/non-member. 297-3171.

10/28 - A Scent of L’Amour & The Sweet Spell of Suspense at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. First of four lectures presented as part of the Fall Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45. Mondays through 11/25. 7-9:30 pm. $34/member, $54/ non-member. 297-3171.

Tuesday - 10/29 - Interactive Story: A Story ‘N More at Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center, 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. 11:15 am. Free with paid museum admission. 742-6782.

10/29 - Life In The White House: Tales of America’s Most Famous Residence at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. First of four lectures presented as part of the Fall Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45. Tuesdays through 11/19.

4-5:45 pm. $34/member, $54/non-member.

297-3171 or www.fau.edu/lls.

10/29 - Sugar Skulls! for grades 6-12 at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest.

Learn about the El Dia de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebrated in Mexico and decorate sugar skulls with frosting. 5:30-7 pm. Free. 742-6390.

Wednesday - 10/30 - Learn to Sew Class at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd., Boca Raton. Wednesdays through 12/18. Two times: 9 am-noon; 1-4 pm. $50/residents, $62.50/non-residents. 393-7807.

10/30 - Ballet Butterflies I & II Classes at Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., Delray Beach.

Pre-ballet class exposes 2-4 1/2 year olds to ballet music, positions and movement.

Wednesdays through 11/27. Ballet Butterflies I: age 2-3, 10:45-11:15 am; Ballet Butterflies II:

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Halloween Events October 13-19

October 20-26

Friday - 10/18-19, 24-26 - Shriek Week: Trick or Treat Trail at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Stroll around the carousel where local businesses greet participants with candy and treats. Th.: 5-8 pm; F&Sat.: 6-11 pm. Free. 347-3948.

10/18-19, 25-26 - Shriek Week: Ghost Trackers Haunted Tour at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Ages 7-12.

F&Sat.: 6-11 pm. $5/advance tickets, $7/ beginning 10/5. 347-3901.

10/18-19, 25-26 - Shriek Week at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Indoor black light games and family amusement area.

Weekdays: 5-7:30 pm. F-Sat.: 6-10:30 pm. Free: Activity tickets purchased on site. 347-3948.

Saturday -10/19 - Food Drive and Halloween Party - Benefits Boca Helping Hands at Boca Raton Community Garden, 101 NW 4th St. Presented by Junior League of Boca Raton’s CHOW (Conquering Hunger Our Way) with Whole Food Market. 10 am-2 pm.

870-9083.

10/19 - 6th Annual Halloween in the Hammock at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Join an hour-long nighttime nature walk with ghostly guides and ghouls. Walks depart every half hour from 6:30-8:30 pm. Age 6 to adult.

6:30-10 pm. Advance: $9/members, $12 /nonmembers. Walk-ins: $17/person (availability not guaranteed). Reservations: 544-8615.

Thursday -10/24 - Shriek Week Light: Ghost Trackers Haunted Tour at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton.

A lighter version for a less intense experience, for ages 5-12. 5-8 pm. $5/advance tickets, $7/beginning 10/5. 347-3901.

Friday - 10/25 - Trick ‘Em Treat ‘Em Costume Party for ages 2-5 at the James A. Rutherford Community Center, 2000 Yamato Road, Boca Raton.

Costume party with munchies, mayhem, games and more. 10 am-noon. $5/child. 367-7035.

10/25 - Boca Boo Days Halloween Show at the Boca Raton Public Library, 200 NW Ave. Brent Gregory’s Magic Show. Costume parade follows. All ages. 8 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. 3:30-4:30 pm. Free.

393-7968 or www.bocalibrary.org.

10/25 - Family Fall Festival & Halloween Fun at the Delray Beach Historical Society, 5 NE 1st St. Featuring an outdoor screening of It’s A Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, trick-or-treat and kid’s halloween games, family fall/halloween photos and haunted house. 5:30-7:30 pm. Free.

274-9578.

10/25 - 6th Annual Halloween

age 3 ½-4 1/2, 11:30 am-noon. $78/residents, $83/non-residents. 243-7350.

10/30 - Amazing Art for ages 2-4 at the Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center, 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach.

Wednesdays, 11:30 am. $2.50/members, $3.50/ non-members plus paid Museum admission.

Registration: 742-6780.

10/30 - 17th-Century English Poetry and Prose at FAU Wimberly Library, Room 136, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. First of four lectures presented as part of the Fall Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45. Wednesdays through 11/20.

1-2:45 pm. $34/member, $54/non-member.

297-3171 or www.fau.edu/lls.

10/30 - Jews of the Caribbean at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. First of four lectures presented as part of the Fall Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45. Wednesdays through 11/20.

1-2:45 pm. $34/member, $54/non-member.

297-3171 or www.fau.edu/lls.

10/30 - Frederic Chopin: Poet of the Piano - Presented by Dr. Carol S. Gould as part of the Lifelong Learning Community Institute series at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Four session course is part of the fall semester. First of a four-part series. Class continues 11/6, 13 & 20. 2-3:30 pm. $50/session.

266-9490.

10/30 - Tab Hunter, Actor and Author, in Conversation with Film Historian Foster Hirsch - Presented as part of the Treasures in America Series at the Society of The Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. Film Historian Foster Hirsch leads a conversation with 1950s heartthrob Tab Hunter. 2:30 pm. $25.

Reservations: 805-8562.

10/30 - Ballet Bees Class at Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., Delray Beach. Class exposes 5-7 year olds to classical vocabulary in a structured and fun way. Wednesdays through 11/27. 3:304:15 pm. $90/residents, $95/non-residents.

243-7350.

10/30 - Playball Class for ages 3-5 at the James A. Rutherford Community Center, 2000 Yamato Road, Boca Raton. A unique sports

and life-skill development program for boys and girls. W through 1/15. 4-4:45 pm. $110/ residents, $138/non-residents. 367-7035.

10/30 - Here’s to the Ladies: Legendary Dancers of the Silver Screen at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. First of four lectures presented as part of the Fall Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45. Wednesdays through 11/20.

4-5:45 pm. $34/member, $54/non-member.

297-3171 or www.fau.edu/lls.

10/30 - CEO Speaker Series: Jorge Pesquera - Presented by the College of Business and Management at Lynn University, de Hoernle Lecture Hall, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton.

Pesquera, CEO of the Palm Beach Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, speaks about his experiences. 6 pm. Free. 237-7001.

10/30 - Florida’s Amazing History & Why We Should Care - Presented by Eliot Kleinberg at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 6:30 pm. Free. 266-9490.

Thursday - 10/31 - The Four Greatest Republican Presidents: Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Eisenhower, & Reagan Presented by Dr. Carol S. Gould as part of the Lifelong Learning Community Institute series at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Part of the fall semester, featuring an analysis and judgment of accomplishments and shortcomings. First of a four-part series. Class continues 11/7, 14 & 21. 2-3:30 pm. $50/session.

266-9490.

10/31 - Fall Festival - An evening of games, dancing, face painting, candy and more at the Ezell Hester Jr. Center, 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach. Ages 5-12. 6-8 pm. Free. 7426550.

Friday - 11/1 - Small World Classes for ages 3 & 4 at Intracoastal Park Clubhouse, 2240 N. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach. Held M-F or M/W/F (through 11/30). Held again 12/2-20. 9 am-noon. M-F: $95/residents, $119/ non-residents; M/W/F: $64/residents, $80/nonresidents. 742-6221.

Friday - 11/1 - Rhythmic Gymnastics: Mini Stars, Beginner I & Intermediate Levels for ages 3-12 at Sugar Sand Park Field

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“BOO”ardwalk Event at Daggerwing Nature Center, 11200 Park Access Rd., Boca Raton. Costumed kids take a walk on the non-scary “Boo”ardwalk.

Inside, take part in fun Halloween activities and crafts while learning about some spooky creatures of the night. Bring a flashlight to see what creatures can be found in the swamp. Bug spray recommended. All ages. 6-8 pm. Free.

629-8760.

10/25 - Wicked Delray Ghost Walking Tour at the Delray Beach Historical Society, 5 NE 1st St. Departs at 8 pm. $20/adults, free/kids under 15. Reservations: 274-9578.

Saturday -10/26 - Creepy Crawlies in the Garden at Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Treat the kids to some brain candy as they go outside to search and dig for the many-legged creatures that live both above the soil and underground.

For grades 3-5. 10 am-noon. $10. Registration: 233-1757 or www.mounts.org.

10/26 - Halloween Crafts for ages 5-10 at Daggerwing Nature Center, 11200 Park Access Road, Boca Raton. Make a variety of Halloweenthemed crafts. 10:30-11:15 am. $4. 629-8760.

10/26 - Monster Mash at The Swim Center, 21618 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton. Come in costume, bring a swim suit, or both. Activities held both in and out of the water and include

a giant water see-saw, bounce house, face painting and more. Ages 6 & up. 11 am-1 pm.

Free. 544-8540 or www.bocaboodays.com.

10/26 - Trick-or-Treating Along the Avenue, Halloween Parade and KidsFest of Delray Beach - Children trick-or-treat on Atlantic Avenue between Swinton Avenue and the Intracoastal Waterway. 11:30 am-1 pm.

279-1380, Ext. 17; Halloween Parade begins at Old School Square Park, 51 N. Swinton Ave., and marches along Atlantic Avenue to Veterans Park. 1-2 pm. Free. 276-0369; Kidsfest at Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st. St. is a family event featuring live entertainment, make-andtake craft area and more. Begins following parade. 1-4 pm. Free. 243-7277 or www. mydelraybeach.com.

10/26 - Lake Worth Monster Mash in downtown Lake Worth. Part Halloween, part carnival, part insane asylum. Children’s crawl begins at Lake Worth Cultural Plaza. Events include a costume contest, a planned trick or treat route, roving costumed characters, kid-friendly music, themed photo boards, a not-too-scary “haunt” line, outdoor movies, prizes, face painting, and goodies galore.

Free: 6-8 pm. Grownups begin their crawl at 7 pm. Registration at South Shores tavern. $15/before October 26 or $20/day of event.

Attendees receive swag bags, “gimmes” (a shot, beverage or snack giveaway) and specials from participating bars and restaurants.

Raffle prizes and an opportunities to star in a locally produced zombie film or be a contestant in Monster Mash Family Feud.

Music, entertainment, photo boards, costume contests, a flash mob, scary encounters. Tickets

and information: Facebook/lwmonstermash.

10/26-27 - Schoolhouse Spooktacular at Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center, 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. A slightly spooky, highly entertaining, two-floor haunted house, great for ages 2-10. All children must be accompanied by an adult. All adults must be accompanying a child to enter. 10 am-5 pm. $4/members, $5/non-members. 742-6780.

10/26-27 - 2nd Annual Boynton Beach Haunted Pirate Fest and Mermaid Splash along E. Ocean Avenue between Seacrest Boulevard and NE 1st Avenue. Grab your mateys for a two-day festival of “pirate-themed” family fun featuring continuous entertainment, live music, food & drink. Pirate Fest: 10 am-5 pm; Mermaid Splash: Saturday 5-10 pm. Free.

737-3256 or www.boyntonbeachcra.com.

House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Class designed for females. Featuring a combination of ballet, acrobatics and theatrical prop handling. F through 12/20. Mini Stars: age 3-4, 2:15-3 pm; Beginner 1: age 4-5, 3:15-4:10 pm; Intermediate: age 7-12, 3:45-5:15 pm. $112-160/ residents, $140-$200/non-residents. 347-3950.

11/1 - Life in the White House: Tales of America’s Most Famous Residence at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. First of four lectures presented as part of the Fall Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45. Fridays through 11/22.

4-5:45 pm. $34/member, $54/non-member.

297-3171 or www.fau.edu/lls.

11/1 - The Convergence of Divergent Japanese Subcultures by Professor Yuniya Kawamura at The Morikami Japanese Museum and Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Rd., Delray Beach. Kawamura talks about the emergence of youth subcultures in Japan and explains what this phenomenon means to Japanese society.

Book signing follows. Advance ticket purchase required. Museum doors open at 6 pm. 7:158:30 pm. $7/members, $10/non-members.

495-0233 ext. 237.

11/1 - Free Friday Concert: The String Theory - Presented as part of the Free Friday Concerts series at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts At Old School Square, Entertainment Pavilion, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach.

Featuring gourmet food trucks and a cash bar.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets; rental chairs available. No pets or outside food/ beverages. 7:30-10:30 pm. Free admission. 2439722 or www.delraycenterforthearts.org.

11/1-3 - Much Ado About Nothing at Outre Theatre Company, Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. Held again 11/8-10 & 15-17. F&Sat.: 8 pm; Sun.: 2 pm. $30/ adults, $25/senior, $20/student. 954-300-2149.

Saturday - 11/2 - Previously Owned Treasure Sale - A bargain hunter’s delight at the James A. Rutherford Community Center, 2000 Yamato Rd., Boca Raton. Shop or sell those garage sale items that are too good to pass up.

Entrance to park is free. Rain or shine. Tables: indoor: $25; outdoor: $20. 7-11 am. 367-7035.

11/2 - Readercise for Pre-K through Grade 5 at the Ocean Avenue Amphitheatre, 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. Exercise the mind and the heart in this program featuring stories & movement. Refreshments served. 9 am-10:30 am. Free. 742-6641.

11/2 - 6th Annual Lantana Greenfest at Town Hall, 500 Greynolds Circle. Fun, green vendors, savings and more. 10 am-2 pm.

Wildlife show at noon. Free. 540-5000.

11/2 - Start Smart Baseball for ages 3-6 at the Catherine Strong Park, 1500 SW 6th St., Delray Beach. Learn fundamentals of the sport.

Saturdays through 11/23. 10:30-11:30 am. $30/ residents, $40/non-residents. 243-7194.

11/2 - Piano Classes at the Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave. Learn the basics of keyboard and piano without the high cost of private lessons while still enjoying individualized attention. Ages 6-12. Bring a keyboard. Saturdays through 12/14. BeginnerIntermediate: 10:30-11:30 am; IntermediateAdvanced: 11:30am-12:30 pm. $48/residents, $60/non-residents. Registration: 742-6240.

11/2 - 4th Annual Scarecrow Festival & Contest - Presented by the Historical Society of Palm Beach County at the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, 300 N. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach. Hay rides, pumpkin decorating, pie eating contest, arts & crafts, agricultural displays, haystack hunt, museum tours, bake sale, barbecue and more.

11 am-2 pm. $10/person, free/kids under 3.

832-4164.

11/2 - Guitar Classes for kids 8-18 at the Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave. Learn chords, riffs, tuning and tunes. Must have

guitar (acoustic or electric). Saturdays through 11/30. Noon-1 pm. $66/residents, $83/nonresidents. Registration: 742-6240.

11/2 - Art-E-Ology: Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt: Illusions of Space for grades 3-5 at The Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real. Once a month, children learn about a master artist on exhibit at the museum and have the opportunity to create a masterpiece in the style of the selected artist. 1-2:30 pm. $5/ child. Registration: 392-2500 ext. 106.

11/2 - Exhibition: southXeast: Contemporary Southeastern ARt at Schmidt Center Gallery at Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A selection of innovative art made by artists living in the southeast. Runs through 4/1 during regular hours. Free. 297-2661.

11/2 - Writing About Art is presented by Greg Stepanich, founder and editor of the ArtsPaper at the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, 601 Lake Ave., Lake Worth. Part of monthly artist meetings hosted by the Cultural Council.

1:30 pm. Free. 853-7808.

11/2 - Annual Fall Skate & Grind at the Hobbit Skate Park, 505 SE 5th Ave., Delray Beach. Live music, prizes, give-a-ways, food and fun. Beginner, intermediate and advanced.

Ages 5 to adult. 3 pm. $5/per entry, free/ spectators. 243-7158.

11/2-3 - Once in a Lifetime: The Sammy Davis Jr. Story - Presented by The Boca Raton Theatre Guild at Willow Theatre, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Concert version play, with camouflaged script, chronicles the life and career of Sammy Davis, Jr. Rated PG-13. Sat.: 8 pm; Sun.: 2 pm. $20. 347-3900.

October 27-November 2 Monday - 10/28 - Halloween Drop-in Craft Day at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Make a Halloween craft.

Materials provided. Grades K-5. 4:30-5:30 pm.

742-6393.

Thursday - 10/31 - Halloween Costume Party at the Boynton Beach Senior Center, 1021 S. Federal Hwy. Entertainment by Donald Covert. 1-3 pm. $3/advance, $5/at the door.

742-6570 or www.boynton-beach.org.

10/31- Freaky Thursday Tennis at The Racquet Center, 21626 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton. For adults ages 17 & up. Best costume contest, Scary Goblin Round Robin. Warm up with a pro, doubles play and lunch on the patio.

10:30 am-12:30 pm. $10/permit holder; $13/ resident, $15/non-resident. 367-7095.

SAVE THE DATE! Friday, January 31, 2014

With the

Library Featuring Comedian

Dennis Regan Favorite of “David Letterman” and “The Tonight Show”

Delray Beach Marriott $175 per Ticket

Proceeds to benefit the Delray Beach Public Library Children & Teen Programs

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Secret Gardens

History

Boynton School marks a century of educating.

Page H8 Celebrating other local history, Pages H6-7

Pets

Help your animals have a scare-free Halloween.

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Health

FAU grads hit the road for breast cancer awareness.

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House of the Month This Delray cottage is a retreat in the heart of the action. Page H15

The piano key butterfly was developed by Ronald Boender, the owner/founder of Butterfly World.

WORLD

of wings Butterfly World also has birds, blooms

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f you live in South Florida and plant a few red salvias, some milkweed and perhaps a fire bush or two, you might attract butterflies to your backyard. Now, imagine a 10-acre garden with about 3,000 butterflies on display representing more than 150 different species.

Like your butterfly garden on steroids, Butterfly World in Coconut Creek is the world’s largest butterfly

park.

Besides offering the public a chance to learn more about butterflies and enjoy their beauty, Butterfly World is a living butterfly farm and research facility.

Here butterflies are raised from egg to winged beauty and you can follow the whole process.

It’s all thanks to Ronald Boender (pronounced BOON-der), who grew up

ABOVE: A pair of colorful macaws are just a few of the birds at Butterfly World.

LEFT: Detail of a butterfly head and antennae.

See BUTTERFLY on page H2

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Mounts wants your vintage tools

Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach, wants your used and vintage garden tools and landscape items to sell at its Vintage Garden Thrift Shop opening this fall.

Think rakes, shovels, gardening books, statues and more.

To schedule a donation pickup, call (561) 233-1763. Every donation receives a 501 (c3) tax deductible receipt.

— Deborah S. Hartz-Seeley

ABOVE: Ted Moskalenko (left) and his dad, Edward, take pictures as sister Michelle reacts to a butterfly that landed on her finger. BELOW: A swallowtail butterfly. Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star

Butterfly

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Continued from page H1 on a farm in Illinois where the cabbage white and black swallowtail butterflies as well as silk moths drew his attention.

After years working as an electrical engineer, he retired, and that’s when his childhood fascination was reignited.

Moving to Florida in 1968, he began raising and studying butterflies in Boender his backyard.

In 1988, he opened Butterfly World.

At the park, screened enclosures showcase birds, butterflies and butterflyattracting plants.

Entering the double doors,

you’ll feel a whoosh of air on your face. That’s to prevent the butterflies from escaping.

Now look around. You’ll have a sense of movement and color. But look more closely and you’ll discover butterflies floating in the air, lighting on a flower or just generally stirring things up.

If you focus on one butterfly at a time, you might see a tiger showing off its yellow-and-black-striped wings. The piano key butterfly, developed by Boender, has what look like white and black piano keys along the lower portion of its wings.

The blue morpho at first glance appears brown and rather boring as it sits on a leaf. But when it takes flight, it exposes an iridescent jewelblue wing span.

And don’t miss the white morpho. It’s a large fluffy flutter of a butterfly that seems to float through the air.

To keep these butterflies well fed, there are, of course, plenty of showy plants. Think the geiger tree with bursting orange blossoms, a lucky nut with yellow flowers, the red poofs of the powder puff plant and plenty of pentas in pink, purple and red.

Leaving the butterflies behind, you can visit Grace Gardens, named for the founder’s wife. Set around a manmade lake, it features the handkerchief tree, with flowers formed from petals that look like pink folds.

And there’s the dancing lady orchid, named for the shape of its yellow flowers.

The Vine Maze passes through trellises covered with more than 30 varieties of passifloras, or passion vines, with names such as volcano, star bristol and inspiration.

But there’s more to Butterfly World than just Lepidoptera and their foodstuffs.

Butterfly World

At Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek; (954) 977-4434; butterflyworld.com Hours: Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday; no entry after 4 p.m. daily Admission: Adults and seniors, $24.95; children, $19.95 (ages 3-11); 2 and under free.

In a screened aviary, a pair of tiny shaft-tail finches rub their orange beaks together in greeting. The yellow-legged honey creeper is a 2-inch ball of bright blue feathers with contrasting touches of black.

And there’s the Lorikeet Encounter Aviary, where you can get up close and personal with one of more than 40 orange, green, blue and yellow plumed parrots.

They will climb on your head, walk on your arm and just generally clown around. In this aviary, children as well as adults are encouraged to play with their new feathered friends.

Deborah S. Hartz-Seeley is a certified master gardener who can be reached at debhartz@ att.net when she’s not in her garden.

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Garden Calendar Saturday - 10/5 - Urban Farming: Sustainable Backyard Vegetable Growing & Raising Backyard Poultry -at Mounts Botanical Garden, 559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Learn to raise tomatoes and vegetables in a sustainable way. Stay for the second part of the program to learn about raising backyard poultry. 9 am-1 pm. $35/Mounts members, $40/non-members.

Registration: 233-1757 or www.mounts.org.

Wednesday - 10/9 – The Evening Garden at Mounts Botanical Garden & Auditorium, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Learn about night bloomers, fragrant flowers, nocturnal pollinators and moonlight reflections. As the sun lowers, take a lovely guided walk through parts of our Garden. 5:30-7 pm. $25. 233-1757 or www.mounts.org.

10/9 - Boca Raton Garden Club at 60! Presented by Carol Brown, Boca Raton Garden Club president, as part of the Town Hall Talks Lecture Series at the Boca Raton Historical Society, Old Town Hall, 71 N. Federal Hwy. 7 pm. $5. Reservations: 395-6766 ext. 101 or www.bocahistory.org.

Thursday - 10/10 - Orchid Society of the Palm Beaches Monthly Meeting at the Mounts Auditorium, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Held the 2nd Thursday of the month. 7:30 pm. Free. 491-8033.

Saturday - 10/12 - Designing & Creating the Home Landscape at Mounts Botanical Garden, 559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach.

Explore the basics of good design and walk through each step of the planning process.

Three-week session held again 10/19 & 26. 9

am-noon. $55/Mounts members, $60/nonmembers. Registration: 233-1757.

10/12-13 - Palm Beach Palm and Cycad Society Annual Fall Sale at Mounts Botanical Garden, 559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach.

Over 50 species in all shapes and sizes, plus books, fertilizer and more. Sat.: 9 am-4 pm, Sun.: 9 am-3 pm. Free. 386-7812.

Friday - 10/18 - Control White Fly & Other Pets Without Chemical Pesticides at Lake Worth Public Library, Annex Building, 414 Lake Ave. 3:30-4:30 pm. Free. 533-7354.

Thursday - 10/24 - Making a Garden Trough: The Hypertufa Process at Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Watch a pro demonstrate how to create a hypertufa container and go hands-on to feel the mixture. Supply tips on potting

mixes and planting. Wear old clothes and bring clear plastic safety glasses and well-fitting, waterproof dishwashing gloves. 9 am-noon. $25. Registration: 233-1757.

Friday - 10/25 - The Language of Flowers - Presented by Boca Raton Garden Club president, Carol Brown, at Glades Road Branch of the Palm Beach County Library, 20701 95th Avenue South, Boca Raton. Offered as part of the Garden Club’s community outreach program. 2 pm. Free. 395-9376.

Saturday & Sunday - 11/2-3 - More Than a... Fall Plant Sale and Hibiscus Show at Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Annual plant sale features over 80 vendors showcasing an assortment of plants and goods. Sat.: 9 am-5 pm; Sun.: 9 am-4 pm. $10/non-members. 233-1757.

Friday-Sunday - 10/25-27 - Orchids on the Square: Delray Beach Orchid Society Show at Old School Square Gymnasium, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Annual show and sale features orchid vendors, potting supplies, and orchid displays. 10 am-5 pm. $5. 412-6752.

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Uptick in enrollment at local Catholic schools

atholic school enrollment is up this year with a 23 percent increase at St. Vincent Ferrer School leading the way.

The Delray Beach school has 325 students this year, compared to 265 students last year.

The five-county Diocese of Palm Beach reports that Catholic enrollment increased from 6,061 to 6,194 students at its schools in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast.

All three diocese high schools have more students.

The increase at Pope John Paul II High School in Boca Raton is from 481 to 529 students.

Bishop Gerald Barbarito in a Sept. 5 ceremony blessed the four new modular classrooms that were necessary at St. Vincent Ferrer School in Delray Beach because of the 60 new students.

“May this be the center in your search for the wisdom that guides you in your Christian life,” Barbarito told the students.

The influx of young people keeps the St. Vincent congregation thriving, too, according to Father Tom Skindeleski. “This is the future for our parish,” he said.

St. Vincent welcomed 43 transfer students from St. Mark Catholic School in Boynton Beach, which closed last year.

Pope John Paul also counted 17 sixth-graders from St. Mark who were given a classroom.

But diocese officials say the

Bishop Gerald Barbarito sprinkles Holy Water on one of the four new classrooms at St. Vincent Ferrer School in Delray Beach. Father Tom Skindeleski (left) accompanies him on the tour. Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star improving economy is making it possible for more families to consider Catholic education again.

The annual End Hunger Walk for to raise money for Christians Reaching Out to Society (CROS) Ministries is set for Sunday, Oct. 13, on

Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach.

Walkers raise money for the Caring Kitchen in Delray Beach and other feeding programs for the poor.

A second CROS fundraiser is the eighth annual dinner at DIG restaurant at 777 Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach on

Nov. 25.

Contact Gibbie Nauman at (561) 233-9009, Ext. 106, gnauman@crosministries.org for more information about either event.

A conservative Jewish congregation in West Boca Raton has hired the first female member of the American Council of Rabbis to be its new spiritual Cubell leader.

Temple Beth Shira chose Rabbi Joan Cubell, a chaplain at Boca Raton Regional

Medical Center.

“She brings a wealth of experience and a formidable academic and religious background,” congregation past President Marc Shapiro said.

“This energetic, wise and warm woman has become everyone’s rabbi.”

B’Nai Israel, a reform congregation in Boca Raton, also has a female rabbi, Marci Bloch.

Cubell, 53, has 15 years of experience in synagogues, Hebrew day schools and nonprofit organizations.

Her background as a financial planner is valuable for Temple Beth Shira, a 10-yearold congregation that has struggled during the recession

Church of the Palms Congregational, UCC invites the community to join us for Sunday Services at 10:00 am with a Sunday School Youth Ministry 1960 N. Swinton Ave, Delray Beach 561.276.6347 www.churchofthepalms.net

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Religion Monday - 10/7 - Three Essential Prayers Class with Rev. Nancy Norman at Unity of Delray Beach, 101 NW 22nd St. Learn to pray effectively to achieve fullness of life. Mornings: 10-11:30 am. Evenings: 7-8:30 pm. Held again 10/14 & 10/21. Love offering. 276-5796.

Saturday - 10/12 - Fall Fashion Show and Dessert Event at First United Methodist

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Sunday - 10/27 - Concert: Organist Ben Sheen at First Presbyterian Church, 33 Gleason St., Delray Beach. 5 pm. Free; offering collected.

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Friday & Saturday - 11/1-2 - Holly Days

Bazaar at First Presbyterian Church, 33 Gleason St., Delray Beach. Buy hand-made items made by the ladies at Holly House. Holiday decorations, plus hostess and holiday gifts. 9 am-3 pm both days. Free. 276-6338.

Friday-Sunday - 11/1-3 - Christmas Emporium at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, 100 NE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton. Handcrafted Christmas decor, gift baskets, baked goods, “attic treasures” and toys. F: Noon-8 pm; Sat.: 9 am-4 pm; Sun.: 8 am-noon. Free. 395-8285.

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Volunteers pack rice and beans to send to Haiti at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Delray Beach. Photo provided and now worships at Century Village.

The mission of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Delray Beach isn’t only to the Haitian immigrant neighborhood that surrounds the church — the congregation also helps in big ways in Haiti.

More than 300 volunteers packed 50,000 vitamin-fortified meals of rice and beans for the impoverished nation on Sept.

21.

Students in St. Paul’s afterschool program were among the volunteers. “Many of our students are from Haitian backgrounds and it means so much to them to be able to feed needy children in Haiti,” said Kathy Fazio, director of Paul’s Place.

Among schools in Haiti to receive the meals is one in Bondeau that was built by the South Florida Haiti Project led by St. Paul’s in Delray Beach and St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church in Boca Raton.

Alzheimer’s Care for Boca Raton now has its own home at Advent Lutheran Church.

A new adult day care facility was dedicated Aug. 30 for 30 clients on church property next to Advent’s assisted living facility.

Advent has hosted the nonprofit Alzheimer’s Care for more than 25 years in the church fellowship hall, which got crowded during the week.

So Advent bought a singlefamily home adjacent to their property, retrofitting it as the ideal environment for Alzheimer’s clients. Advent’s assisted living facility has Alzheimer’s and dementia care

programs.

The congregation has a $400,000 Space for Grace fundraising campaign to renovate the fellowship hall and create a daytime church ministry. About $250,000 has been raised thus far.

The centerpiece of the renovation will be Grace’s Place, a Starbucks-like café open Monday through Friday.

Seniors can study the Bible, learn computers and quilt while they socialize.

St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church is growing young violinists.

Church children ages 5 to 13 are offered violin lessons taught by a high school student.

Classical music has always found a home at the Boca Raton church. “Music is one of the ways that people connect with God,” the Rev. Andrew Sherman explains.

Aislinn Brophy, a ninthgrader, started the violin classes five years ago. When she graduated and went to Harvard, she passed her St. Gregory’s violin students to Pine Crest High School junior Ismail Ercan, who now is the teacher.

The violinists rehearse every Sunday afternoon and perform through the year at church events.

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St. Paul’s Day School celebrates first 50 years Staff Report

St. Paul’s Day School in Delray Beach marks its 50th anniversary on Oct. 27. During that half-century, it has had only two directors. Photo contributed

Today, they are engineers, lawyers and professionals.

Back in their youth, depending on the season, they were Indians, pilgrims and shepherds.

St. Paul’s Day School in Delray Beach has been nurturing little bodies, minds and spirits for 50 years and celebrates the anniversary of its founding on Oct. 27.

The school, nestled in the Children’s Village at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, is one of the oldest in the area and serves about 30 prekindergarten children a year.

The day school was established in 1963 as a ministry of the church and is now a VPK (voluntary pre-K) provider.

Over the past 50 years the school has been able to offer financial assistance to children who would otherwise be unable to afford preschool.

The school has had but two directors.

It was founded by Rolene Gent, who made it her life’s mission to serve children.

“Miss Gent” served as director for 33 years. She died in 1996.

That year, the Rolene Gent memorial fund was established to honor her years of service to the school.

“The teachers and I strive to continue in the caring, kind ways that were part of Rolene’s legacy,” said Patti Daniell, the current school director. “To nurture the love of learning inherent in young children so that they will continue to grow in knowledge all through their lives.”

Day School Sunday will be celebrated during a childfriendly service at 10 a.m.

Oct. 27 at the church, 188 S. Swinton Ave. Offertory music will be sung by the preschool students of the day school.

There will be a reception in the Children’s Village following the service. Ú

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Delray Beach native Daisy Sundy Earls — granddaughter of Delray Beach’s first mayor, John Shaw Sundy, and daughter of Benjamin Franklin Sundy, one of Palm Beach County’s earliest commissioners — was in town recently for a short visit. While at the home her grandfather built in 1902, now the Sundy House restaurant and hotel, Earls recalled Delray Beach’s early years when her father would make breakfast by the ocean with his camping stove and when her aunts, Addie and Sadie Sundy would hold bonfires on the beach. ‘Back then this was a town where your mother would say goodbye to you in the morning and not see you again until 5 p.m.,’ she said. Now a resident of a small town in Texas, Earls also recalled the war years in Delray Beach when she and other residents were called upon to climb to the top of the old Seacrest Hotel — where the Marriott Delray Beach now sits — and keep a lookout for enemy warcraft.

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Delray history buff’s legacy to bring marker to Boynton Inlet

By Ron Hayes

Robert Hudson Neff made his mark on history simply by marking history.

When he died at 95 on Sunday morning, July 24, 2011, Mr. Neff left behind a widow, three daughters, seven grandchildren, eight greatgrandchildren and a generous legacy of historical markers.

The words “Sponsored by The Robert Neff Family” grace several descriptive markers in his hometown of Canfield, Ohio, and several more in Palm Beach County.

On Oct. 28, 2008, he was present when a coquina and bronze marker was unveiled, honoring three pioneer women who, in 1899, donated the mile of beachfront property that’s now the Delray Municipal Beach. That marker sits just across Neff South Ocean Boulevard from the Sea Fields Club, where the Neffs spent much of their time since 1972.

In 2009, Mr. Neff paid for a marker at the First Presbyterian Church on Gleason Street to celebrate its recognition as a State of Florida Point of Historical Interest.

In 2011, he received the Historical Society of Palm Beach County’s annual award for historical contribution.

Among those contributions is a marker on the south lawn of the society’s museum, the former 1916 courthouse in West Palm Beach.

He died still looking ahead for ways to honor the past.

“In July 2009, Mr. Neff sent me a check for $500 toward a historical marker he wanted to see erected at the Boynton Inlet,” recalls Janet DeVries, president of the Boynton Beach Historical Society and a longtime friend.

Seated on a picnic bench at the northern end of Ocean Inlet Park, she pointed to a spot just west of the picnic pavilion. “It’s going to go right there.”

The state Division of Historical Resources is expected to approve the society’s application this month.

The remaining cost of the $2,110 marker is being donated

by Mr. Neff’s survivors, the Neff Family Charitable Trust.

“He would be absolutely thrilled that it’s going to happen,” said his daughter, Jennifer Neff, in a statement.

“He wasn’t really able to handle the politics and applications, but he would be so thankful for the people who have carried on the work to get it done. He was committed to this, and so is the family.”

A historic marker provided by Robert Hudson Neff and his family will document the opening of the Boynton Inlet, seen here after sand had temporarily filled it in. Photo provided

Harvey Oyer III (left) confers with Robert Hudson Neff during a 2008 ceremony to install a marker honoring the three pioneer women who donated the land that’s now the Delray Municipal Beach.

Photo provided Why a historical marker at the Boynton Inlet?

To remind people that it wasn’t always there, and its arrival changed the area immeasurably.

The inlet we commonly call the Palm Beach Inlet was dug at the northern end of that island in the mid-19th century and stabilized by 1917. But by the early 1920s, a second was needed to improve water quality and circulation to the south, where both West Palm Beach and Lake Worth dumped sewage into the lake.

The South Lake Worth Inlet District was formed in 1923 and $225,000 appropriated for the work.

Dredging began that September, and in August 1924 a concrete bridge was completed to accommodate traffic along State Road A1A while the work continued below.

And then, at 11:18 p.m. on March 16, 1927, with dozens of spectators watching from the bridge, the Atlantic Ocean met the Lake Worth Lagoon, and Boynton Beach hasn’t been the same since.

“The coastal tomato and strawberry farms were dying out,” says Ginger Pedersen, the historical society’s vice president. “Saltwater from the Palm Beach Inlet spoiled the farmland, but this inlet gave the area a whole new purpose.

We got the whole Boynton Beach fishing village. A lot of

men made their living with commercial fishing.”

And, of course, also the charter boat industry, ferrying tourists in and out of the inlet for day trips.

“The wives and children would stand on the bridge and wave to their husbands and fathers as they came back through with the day’s catch,” DeVries adds.

Robert Neff’s son-in-law, Gordon Broom, remembers visiting the inlet with him.

“I loved the guy,” he said.

“We fished and talked, and he was very excited about marking that inlet because he had studied the history and how it had opened that part of South Florida to fishing. He was worried that he wouldn’t live long enough to see it happen.”

Mr. Neff didn’t live long enough to see it happen, but because of his generosity, it will.

“After we get the official approval, it will take two or three months to have the marker crafted,” DeVries says. “I expect we’ll have the dedication sometime in January. And I’m hoping for a boat parade.” Ú

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Museum educator Cheryl Lane interacts with Giovanna Fusca, 5, Claudia Chow and Isabella Fusca, 4 as they create cards during the Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center centennial celebration. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star

100 years, and still serving families with youngsters

By Mary Thurwachter

If walls could talk, certainly the Boynton School, which celebrated its 100 birthday in September, would have a thing or two to say about the Lacey and McGregor families. Sandy McGregor’s mother, Ruth Lacey, and her six uncles and aunts were among the school’s earliest students. Later, Sandy McGregor and her sister, Marjorie Anne, and 12 cousins attended the school, as well.

“There was no air conditioning and the heat could be pretty brutal in there,” recalled McGregor, who still lives in Boynton Beach.

“If you were on the west side of the building, the heat could make it miserable.”

The school closed in 1990 and became The Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center in 2001.

Heat aside, most of McGregor’s elementary school

remembrances are pleasant ones.

She met her first boyfriend, Mike Lang, there in third grade.

“He was drop-dead gorgeous,” she said. “My best friend Celia Scott, (daughter of Lucille and Otley Scott of local restaurant fame), and I fought over him.”

The blue bicycle McGregor often rode to school had a basket big enough to hold the trumpet she played in band.

But other students, including many from Briny Breezes and Ocean Ridge, arrived by bus.

Classrooms in the masonry vernacular school had large old-fashioned blackboards, and those who misbehaved were kept after school to clap erasers together to clear the chalk, she said.

McGregor, now 69, never had to do that.

“I never got into trouble and I never had to go to the

When Sandy McGregor saw this 1920s photo, she spotted her uncle, Jack Lacey (second row, third from the left), but didn’t immediately recognize the tall girl next to him — her mother, Ruth Lacey, probably 14 at the time. Ruth Lacey became a teacher in Boca Raton. Her sister, Hazel, taught math at the Boynton School during the years McGregor attended.

McGregor, shown in third grade and today. principal’s office,” she said.

Her uncles, on the other hand, were known to be mischievous at times — like the Halloween night they climbed into the rooftop tower to ring the bell. She’s not sure what kind of punishment her grandmother doled out to the rascals.

The school, at 129 E. Ocean Ave., served kindergarten through 12th grade until a high school was built next door in 1927. For the next 30 years, the school was a traditional first- through eighth-grade elementary school, until

Boynton Junior High School opened in 1958.

Janet DeVries, president of the Boynton Beach Historical Society, and Ginger Pedersen, first vice president, have done extensive research on the old school. They said that between 1900 and 1910, Boynton grew from fewer than 100 to 700 in population.

DeVries said that a tworoom schoolhouse was built in 1904 near the now 100-yearold school.

“A make-shift school for African-Americans, known at that time as ‘The Colored School,’ opened in 1896 in the area of today’s Poinciana School,” DeVries said.

The larger Boynton School was designed by Baltimore architect William W. Maughlin, who also designed Palm Beach High School.

The two-story, six-classroom building, one of the first in Boynton to have indoor

plumbing, had a signature portico, large sash windows and transoms to promote the flow of fresh air and sunlight.

Eighty-one students attended the school when it opened in 1913. There were three teachers and a principal named Howard Frederick Pfahl, who came to school on an Indian motorcycle, DeVries said.

By 1990, the school district no longer needed the school and ownership went to the city.

That’s when several local people, including members of the Boynton Beach Historical Society, worked to turn the old school into its current incarnation as the Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center. Among the museum’s earliest supporters were Marie Shepard, Harvey Oyer, Alice, Curtis and C. Stanley Weaver, Barbara Traylor, Ken Kaleel, Carrie Parker Hill, Arleen Dennison, Voncile Smith and Virginia Farace.

The Schoolhouse Children’s Museum currently has 400 members, mostly families and a lot of grandparents.

“Now we have this interactive museum where kids can turn knobs, press buttons and ring bells,” said Judith Klinek, the museum’s executive director. “We always keep history in mind,” Klinek said. “We’re not just pretty and playful.

“In 1913, Boynton was a farming community, and the railroad played an important part in the community,” she said. So the museum has interactive exhibits that feature a dairy farm and an orangepacking company, as well as a railroad ticket station.

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ABOVE: An early picture of the Boynton School. It was designed

by Baltimore architect William W. Maughlin. The two-story, sixclassroom building, one of the first in Boynton to have indoor plumbing, had a signature portico, large sash windows and transoms to promote the flow of fresh air and sunlight.

BELOW: Boynton School’s first principal, Howard Frederick Pfahl, came to school on a motorcyle. Photos courtesy of the Boynton Beach Historical Society

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and friends of the school on Sept. 20, and a birthday party for kids at the museum complete with cards and cake on Sept. 28.

McGregor visited the museum recently with several of her cousins, all alumni of the Boynton School. While there, a museum staff member showed them several posters of old school photos.

“I noticed Uncle Jack in the middle of one of them,” McGregor said.

Her cousin pointed out a face next to her uncle that McGregor somehow

overlooked.

“There was my mother right next to Uncle Jack,” McGregor said. “I’d never seen a picture of my mother at 14 before!” Ú The Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center at 129 E. Ocean Ave. in downtown Boynton Beach is open from from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is $4 for children ages 1-17, $4.50 for seniors, and $5 for adults.

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Health & Harmony

FAU grads pedaling for breast cancer research funding

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ith the provocative slogan “Biking for Boobies,” two recent graduates of Florida Atlantic University have embarked on a cross-country bicycle ride to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

They’re riding 3,700 miles from Boca Raton to Los Angeles because it’s there.

Breast cancer, that is.

“We have a heart for those

at risk of losing a breast or losing their life,” said 23-yearold Mike Buonaiuto Jr., one of the riders, in a news release.

“This bike ride is our way of giving back to those who have already struggled so much. And it’s way less cliché than going backpacking in Europe after graduation.”

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Mike Buonaiuto Jr. and Nate Frankoski cross the Texas state line. Photo provided shoved off from Key West on Aug. 24. By the time you read this, the pair should be more than halfway through their 75day journey, somewhere in the middle of Texas. They carefully planned each overnight stay in advance, with the help of a website that connects travelers with home hosts.

“We cherish the finer things in life,” Buonaiuto told me from a stop in Lafayette, La. “Couch surfing and meeting the locals.”

Along the route, they’ve been encouraging the folks they meet to visit their website (bikingforboobies.com), and make a donation to support

breast cancer research. Their goal is to ride 70 to 80 miles a day and raise $37,000 by the time they reach LA. It’s easy to spot these guys on the road. They wear brightcolored bodysuits, helmets and sunglasses. Video cameras attached to their helmets capture footage for their website.

They look a little comical and seem a little irreverent: “I like biking and I love boobies,” Buonaiuto says when I ask why he’s riding for this particular cause. He tells me they’ve heard plenty of “breastimonials” along the way — stories about

how breast cancer has affected family members and friends.

Despite the playful language, there is sincerity in this mission. It’s a mission fueled by their Christian faith (the two met at Victory Church in Boca Raton about five years ago), their desire for a physical challenge, and their dream of promoting the whole thing on the Ellen DeGeneres Show.

“Ellen is a huge supporter of breast cancer research, and an awesome human being,” says Buonaiuto. “Besides, we’re attention whores. We would love to dance with Ellen on TV.” As of this writing, Ellen has not responded to the pair’s many messages. But there’s still time — and many more miles to pedal.

“The back roads have bumps and potholes and we’re feeling every one,” Buonaiuto tells me.

A few days later, when they make it to the Texas state line and I ask if they are tired and sore, he texts me the following: “God is a spring of joy and energy. That being said, we are VERY tired and sore.”

To follow their odyssey or make a donation, visit www. bikingforboobies.com.

To see a video of their pitch to Ellen DeGeneres visit www. thecoastalstar.ning.com.

Paula Detwiller is a freelance writer and lifelong fitness junkie.

Visit her at www.pdwrites. com.

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Health & Harmony Note: Events are current as of 9/27. Please check with organizers for any changes.

October 5 Saturday - 10/5 - Saturdays @ Sanborn: Yoga Class at Sanborn Square, 72 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton. Held every Sat. Registration: 8:45 am; class: 9 am. Free. 393-7703.

10/5 - Jazzercise at the Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave. All ages and levels welcome. Class runs T (5:30-6:30 pm), W (7-8 pm) and M-Sat. 9-10 am. Fees start at $38/ month. 742-6240 or www.boynton-beach.org.

10/5 - Yoga Class at the Train Depot, 747 S. Dixie Hwy., Boca Raton. Classes held T, Th. & Sat: 9:30-11 am & T: 6:30-8 pm. 5 classes: $65/ residents, $81.25/non-residents; 10 classes: $110/residents, $137.50/non-residents; 20 classes: $200/residents, $250/non-residents.

477-8727 or www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us.

10/5 - Cardio Kettlebell Class for ages 14 and up at Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., Delray Beach. Held every W (6-7pm) and Sat. (9:3010:30 am). 8 classes: $60/residents; $65/nonresidents. 243-7350.

10/5 - Zumba Class at the South Beach Park Pavilion, 400 N. State Road A1A, Boca Raton.

Held every Sat. 10:30 am. Free. 393-7703.

10/5 - Capoeira Fitness for ages 12 & up at Sanborn Square, 72 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton. Classes held every Sat. 10:30 am. Free.

393-7703 or www.downtownboca.org.

10/5 - Judo Class - Saturdays at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd.

Warm-up exercises, instruction, practice and tournament training. Two sessions: Wednesdays - Mixed ages & ranks: 6:30-8 pm; Advanced: 8-9 pm; Saturdays - all groups: 10am-noon. Per month: $21.50/resident, $27/ non-resident. 393-7807.

10/5-6 - Yoga at the Beach - Held every Saturday and Sunday at Red Reef Park West, 1221 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton, and Mondays and Wednesdays at Red Reef Park East, 1400 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Build strength and flexibility, improve postural alignment and stabilize the core. Register at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd., or on-site before class. Parking passes can only be obtained through the Community Center.

Classes held on the grass overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. Cash not accepted onsite. Sat. & Sun.: 10-11 am; M&W: 6:30-7:30 pm. $15/residents, $19/non-residents per class, or 60 day membership (unlimited classes) for $65/ residents, $81.25/non-residents. 393-7807.

October 6-12 Sunday - 10/6 - Yoga with Live Music is held every Sunday at the Colony Hotel, 525 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. 9:30-11 am. $20.

703-1236 or www.colonyyoga.com.

Monday - 10/7 - Jazzercise/Body Sculpting at Sugar Sand Park Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Sculpted arms, a strong core, tight glutes, and firm legs are the focus of this 50-minute muscle toning workout that features a creative combination of weight training and stretching. Held every M-W-F. 8:45-9:35 am.

First class is free. 8 classes: $56/residents, $70/ non-residents. 16 classes: $96/residents, $120/ non-residents. 347-3950.

10/7 - Mom’s Morning Workout at Boca Raton Community Center Annex, 260 Crawford Blvd. Lose weight, tone up, get sculpted and build endurance. A personalized system in a group setting. Easy to follow nutritional meal plan and F.I.T. APP included. M-W-F: 9-10am.

Per 6-pack: $90/resident, $112.50/nonresident; monthly membership: $150/resident, $187.50/non-resident. 393-7807.

10/7 - Yoga Class at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd. Classes held M-W-F 9:30-11 am & Th. 6:30-8 pm. 5 classes: $65/residents, $81.25/non-residents; 10 classes: $110/residents, $137.50/nonresidents; 20 classes: $200/residents, $250/ non-residents. 477-8727.

10/7 - Jazzercise/Light at Sugar Sand Park Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton.

50-minute class pairs moderate aerobics with exercises designed to improve strength, balance, and flexibility. Held every M-W-F. 9:40-10:30 am. First class is free. 8 classes: $56/ residents, $70/non-residents. 16 classes: $96/ residents, $120/non-residents. 347-3950 or www.sugarsandpark.org.

10/7 - Tai Chi for Beginners of all ages at Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., Delray Beach.

Learn natural ways to relieve tension, stress and pains. Certified instruction. Held every Monday.

11 am-noon. Per class: $15/residents; $20/nonresidents. 243-7350.

10/7 - Parkinson’s Exercise Class at Sugar Sand Park Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Program designed for people with Parkinson’s. Exercises work to improve balance, flexibility and muscle strength. For all ages. Held every Monday. First class is free.

11:30 am-12:30 pm. 8 classes: $32/residents, $40/non-residents. 16 classes: $60/residents, $75/non-residents. 347-3950 or. www. sugarsandpark.org.

10/7 - Joint Journey is an educational program for those undergoing total joint replacement at Bethesda Heart Hospital, 4th Floor Conference Room, 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach. What to expect before, during and after surgery. Held the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. 2-3 pm. Free. Registration: 7377733 Ext. 84688 or www.bethesdaweb.com.

10/7 - Aikido Classes at Sugar Sand Park Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Gain flexibility, increase endurance and capture mental clarity and focus. Adult program: age 18 & up; Youth Program: age 9 and up. Two sessions: Mondays, 6-7:30 pm; Fridays, 5:30-7 pm. Adult: resident $120/month, non-resident $150/month; Youth: resident $60/month, nonresident $75/month. 347-3916.

10/7 - Body with Style Aerobics at the Ezell Hester, Jr. Community Center, 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd. Casses held M&W. 6:30-7:30 pm. $3/at the door. 742-6550 or www.boynton-beach.org.

10/7 - Men’s Issues Support Group meets every Monday at the Faulk Center for Counseling, 22455 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton.

6:30-8 pm. First session free, $5 thereafter.

483-5300.

10/7 - Meditation Mondays at the Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. Meditate to enhance overall health and well-being. Held every Monday. 7 pm. Free. 278-5455.

Tuesday - 10/8 - Cardio Sculpt at Sugar Sand Park Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Circuit-based workout that targets multiple muscle groups to build lean muscle.

Class will improve energy and fitness levels.

Held every T&Th. 8:45-9:30. 4 classes: $36/ residents, $45/non-residents; 8 classes: $66/ residents, $82.50/non-residents; 16 classes: $118/residents, $147.50/non-residents. 3473950 or www.sugarsandpark.org.

10/8 - Yoga Class at Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave. A slow intuitive vinyasa flow class. Focus on sun salutations, balancing poses and deep relaxation. Cass held T&Th. 9-10:15 am. $10/class or $60/5 classes. 586-6410 or www.lakeworthplayhouse.org.

10/8 - Get Fit Mom’s Boot Camp at Sugar Sand Park Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Circuit-based workout incorporates cardio exercises, strength training, running drills, body weight resistance training, agility drills and core strengthening. Perfect for new moms looking to get back in shape as well as moms to-be looking to stay active and fit during their pregnancy. Held every T&Th. 9:30-10:20. 1 class: $10/residents, $12.50/ non-residents; 4 classes: $36/residents, $45/ non-residents; 8 classes: $66/residents, $82.50/ non-residents; 16 classes: $118/residents, $147.50/non-residents. 347-3950.

10/8 - Women’s Issues Support Group meets every Tuesday at the Faulk Center for Counseling, 22455 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton.

Two times available: 10-11:30 am or 7-8:30 pm.

First session free, $5 thereafter. 483-5300 or www.faulkcenterforcounseling.org.

10/8 - Beginners Yoga at the Highland Beach

Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. Participants should bring their own yoga mat. Held every T&Th, 10:15 am. $10. 278-5455.

10/8 - Stroll for Well-Being: Garden Walks at The Morikami Workshop - Visit the Morikami Gardens for quiet contemplation as often as you wish over a 3-month period at The Morikami Museum and Japanese Garden, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. A specially developed journal is used as a guide and a means to record personal thoughts through the 12 themed garden strolls. There will be three meetings with the journal’s author. Class meets again 11/5 and ends 12/3. 10:30 am-noon. $100/includes one year individual membership, $40/members. Registration: 495-0233.

10/8 - Big & Loud - Parkinson’s Disease Exercise Program - Presented at Bethesda Memorial Hospital, 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach. Held again 10/29. 10:30-11:30 am. Free. 292-4950 or www.bethesdaweb.com.

10/8 - Caregivers Support Group meets every Tuesday at the Faulk Center for Counseling, 22455 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton.

2-3:30 pm. Free. 483-5300.

Wednesday - 10/9- That’s a S-t-r-e-t-c-h Pilates for adults is held at the Boynton Beach Art Center, 125 SE 2nd Ave. Class combines movements and poses from both yoga and Pilates. Perfect for those who need to remove tension in the lower back and legs due to injury or inactivity. Held W through 10/30. 9-10 am. $40/residents, $50/non-residents. Registration: 742-6221 or www.boynton-beach.org.

10/9 - Yoga for ages 18 and up at Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., Delray Beach. Held every W. 9-10:30 am. Per class: $10/residents; $15/ non-residents. 243-7350.

10/9 - Parkinson’s Exercise Class at Sugar Sand Park Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Program designed for people with Parkinson’s. Exercises work to improve balance, flexibility and muscle strength. For all ages. Held every Wednesday. First class is free. 2-3 pm. 8 classes: $32/residents, $40/ non-residents. 16 classes: $60/residents, $75/ non-residents. 347-3950.

10/9 - Divorced and Separated Support Group meets every Wednesday at the Faulk Center for Counseling, 22455 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton. 6-7:30 pm. First session free, $5 thereafter. 483-5300.

10/9 - Family and Friends at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Education Center, Classroom B, 800 Meadows Road, Boca Raton. Learn the basics of infant, child and adult CPR, relief of choking, and child and infant one-person CPR. Held again 10/23. 6-8 pm. $25. Registration: 955-4468 or www.brrh.com.

10/9 - Tai Chi Class - Wednesdays at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd., Boca Raton. Moving meditation for focus, concentration, release of stress and attention skills. Two sessions: beginners, 6:10-7:10 pm; intermediate, 7:10-8:10 pm. 8 classes: $48/ residents, $60/non-residents; 12 classes: $66/ residents, $82/non-residents. 393-7807 or www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us.

10/10 - SuperPATH: The Latest in Hip Replacement - Presented by Elvis Grandic, M.D., Orthopaedic Surgeon, as part of the Bethesda Memorial Hospital Healthy and Wise Physician Lecture Series at Bethesda Memorial Hospital, 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach.

Health H11 4:30 pm. Free. 731-2273.

Friday - 10/11 - Zumba Gold Fitness Class for ages 55 & up at Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st St., Delray Beach. Program designed to enhance quality of life through music and dance. Held every Friday. 9:30-10:30 am. Per class: $5/ residents, $6/non-residents. 243-7350.

October 13-19 Friday -10/18 - Alzheimer’s Cafe at the Shirley & Barton Weisman Delray Community Center, 7091 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach.

A unique gathering for people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related memory loss, along with their families, friends, caregivers and professionals. Share laughter and each other’s good company in a relaxed setting. Held the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. 2-4 pm.

Free. RSVP: 866-7086 or www.bocafed.org.

October 20-26 Tuesday - 10/22 - Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery - Presented by Dr. Robert Zann and Delray Medical Center as part of the Healthy Living Series at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 3 pm. Free. 736-8044.

Wednesday - 10/23 - Preserving Your Brain As You Age - Presented by Dr. John Conde as part of the Healthy Living Series at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 2 pm.

Free. 736-8044 or www.delraylibrary.org.

October 27-November 2 Tuesday -10/29 - Adult Swim Fit for skilled swimmers at the John Denson Pool, 225 NW 12th Ave., Boynton Beach. For those who wish to have a swim team workout without having to compete in meets. Participants must be able to swim 25 yards freestyle and 25 yards backstroke. Class runs through 11/22.

T-F. 12:30-1:30 pm. $50/resident, $62/nonresidents. 742-6645.

Wednesday - 10/30 - Yoga in the Garden Presented at Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Delve into your innermost being by connecting with nature, beauty and stillness in the Garden. Classes are appropriate for any level. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, towel and water bottle (yoga mat is required). Held again 11/6, 13 & 20. 9-10:15 am. $35/Mounts members, $40/non-members. RegistrationL 233-1757.

Saturday -11/2-3 - Dr. Craig Brown’s Expansive Wholistic Health & Longevity Conference at The Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Participants learn about Brown’s 12-Step Program to improve their total being physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and financially. Learn the common misconceptions of main stream and holistic medicine. Both days: $399 (regular price $529). 888-490-9898 or 243-7922 ext. 1 or www.delraycenterforthearts.org or www. drcraigbrown.com/events

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Five hundred years ago, a Spanish explorer named Juan Ponce de Leon set sail from Puerto Rico, in search of new lands to conquer.

On April 2, 1513, he discovered what appeared to be an island, and named it Florida.

It wasn’t an island, but it’s still Florida.

Five hundred years later, on Oct. 10, Ocean Ridge resident Bob Weisblut will go in search of an audience for a new monthly lecture series he’s organized at the Town Hall.

The first speaker will be Tony Marconi, curator of education at the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, discussing the facts and fables of Florida’s discovery.

“I don’t know if six people will show up or 100,” says

Weisblut, the retired owner of a security firm and a fulltime resident since 2004.

“I know the majority of Weisblut our neighbors won’t be back until January, so the first two events won’t be a good measure of the interest.”

The lectures are free, and both residents and nonresidents are welcome, Weisblut said. But be on time.

“We’re going to start at exactly 7 p.m. and end exactly at 8,” he warned. “I won’t make the speakers hang around for an extra half-hour.”

At this point, Weisblut is the sole force behind the series, finding the speakers, spreading the word, venturing forth to see if there’s enough interest to

support a second season.

“If there’s any person who would like to entertain, I don’t care if it’s a ventriloquist, a musician, a singer or a little Irish dance troupe,” he says. “I just want the townspeople to come out and meet and enjoy each other.”

Future events in the monthly series are: Nov. 14: Contemporary music from Bill Hartmann, a 12-string guitarist and vocalist.

Jan. 9: Dr. John C. Fine, a marine biologist and master scuba instructor, will discuss the marine life, reefs and shipwrecks off of Boynton Beach.

Feb. 13: Eric Vandernoot, Astronomy and Physics Lab coordinator at Florida Atlantic University, will present information about the new planets found by the Kepler Space Telescope.

March 13: Dr. Kirt Rusenko, marine conservationist at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, will describe the three turtle species that commonly nest on our beaches and provide information on what residents can do to keep turtles safe during nesting season.

April 10: A story of the Macedonian king, Alexander the Great, as told by Dr. Christos Papatheodorou. Ú

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Saturday - 10/5 - Greyhound Adoption Month at Palm Beach Kennel Club, Belvedere Road at Congress Ave., West Palm Beach.

Free adoptions to approved adopters.

Call 683-2222 or apply online at: www. greyhoundpetsfl.org, www.elitegreyhounds. org, www.forevergreyhounds.org or www. awesomegreyhoundadoptions.org.

10/5 -’ i Gives Back’ Pet Supply Drive to benefit Tri-County Human Society is a community outreach program of IBERIABANK. Through 10/31 bank branches in Broward and Palm Beach Counties will collect pet supplies.

337-521-4701 or www.iberiabank.com.

10/5 - Annual Blessing of the Animals at Unity of Delray Beach, 101 NW 22nd St. All pets must be under supervision, leashed or in a carrier while on the church property. 10 am-1 pm. Free will offering. 276-5796.

10/5 - Blessing of the Animals at the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, 3110/3200 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Father Frank and Rabbi Frank conduct a celebration in honor and remembrance of the animals. Musical entertainment provided. 10 am-noon. With a $5 suggested donation, receive a photo and a certificate of blessing. 472-8855.

10/5 - Blessing of the Animals at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, 100 NE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton. 11 am-12:30 pm. Free. 3958285 or www.stgregorysepiscopal.org.

10/5 - Blessing of the Animals at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 188 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Bring your pets, critters of all sizes and species are welcome at the feast day of the patron saint of animals, Saint Francis of Assisi. 4 pm. All welcome. Free. 276-4541.

Wednesday - 10/16 - Dog Obedience Classes at the Train Depot, 747 S. Dixie Hwy., Boca Raton. Six-week class runs through 11/20.

Two sessions: puppy kindergarten: dogs 10 weeks-5 months old, 6:30-7:30 pm; beginner dog class, 7:30-8:30 pm. $85/residents, $106/ non-residents. 393-7807.

Sunday - 10/20 -2nd Annual Dachstoberfest for Wiener Dog Lovers on the Great Lawn (Clematis & Narcissus) in West Palm Beach. 9 am- 2pm with Doxie Dash Racing from 11am-2pm. Also costume contest and owner-pet lookalike competition. Racing entry fees benefit Dachshund Rescue South Florida.

Free attendance. www.dachstoberfest.com or www.facebook.com/dachstoberfest

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Have a scare-free Halloween with costume and candy precautions

ne of the biggest celebrated holidays — Halloween — is going to the dogs in a big way. Are you sitting down? According to a 2012 survey conducted by the National Retail Federation, Americans spent a record $370 million on pet costumes last year.

Now, that’s a lot of kibble.

The money spent also signifies the growing trend of turning dogs (and some highly tolerant cats) into clothes hounds bound for costume parties here and all across the country.

Need a costume idea?

Consider viewing the digital 38-page catalog of pet costumes on the website of Rubies Costumes, the world’s largest designer, manufacturer and distributor of Halloween costumes and accessories, based in Melville, N.Y. “Our top seller for this year is the hot dog costume that features a bun on each side and fake mustard on the back,” reports Erin Breig, in charge of national sales for the pet line at Rubies. “But our hot dog costumes don’t just fit dachshunds. They now comfortably fit a tiny Chihuahua up to a Labrador retriever.”

Dressing pets up as ghosts, action or super heroes, witches, pumpkins, devils and bumble bees ranked among the most popular costumes last year.

Here in Palm Beach County, we know how to party with a purpose and with style at events year-round. If the invitation extends to our well-mannered pets, then the event is even more beckoning.

“Halloween can be a fun time for the whole family, but there are potential dangers and sources of stress for some pets when it comes to dressing for the occasion,” says Jo Jo Harder, the Boca Raton fashion designer who is the creator of America’s Top Dog Model contest. “A pet costume must fit well and remain securely in place. Tight clothing can

ABOVE: Costumed as bride and groom, these romantic pooches are all set for Halloween (or a trot down the aisle). Photo by Dean Payne. RIGHT: Bug-eyed and bushy-tailed, this photogenic doggie is ready for treats and perhaps a trick or two. File photo impair circulation and a loose outfit can get tangled or cover the pet’s eyes.”

The key is to know your dog’s personality and not force him into wearing a costume, adds Kenneth Simmons, veterinarian and owner of Simmons Veterinary Hospital in Lake Worth. Each spring, he sponsors Pawigras, a customer-appreciation event that raises money for local pet charities. Some of the four-legged attendees come in costumes while others appear comfortable sporting only collars or harnesses.

“Test your dog’s reaction to wearing a costume first at home. If he starts shaking his head or pawing to remove hats or glasses on his head, remove these items,” says Simmons.

“If he suddenly freezes in place or drops his head down, he probably isn’t a fan of wearing a costume.”

Simmons says to avoid any costumes with small items, such as buttons, that could be swallowed and choke a pet.

“Opt for Velcro attachments and never use duct tape to secure a costume in place because you can pull fur and even tear a dog’s skin,” he adds.

Equally important is to secure your pets in a safe, enclosed room with plenty of pet amenities when you answer the door to dole out candy to trick-or-treaters. Simmons encourages you to give your

dog or cat plenty of exercise a few hours before the witching hour. Muffle the door bell sound by playing a radio or television in that room and offer pets some keep-busy toys.

Definitely, keep the Halloween candy out of paw’s reach. Simmons reports an uptick in appointments during the holiday season due to dogs consuming chocolate candy as well as the wrappers. Chocolate contains theobromine, an ingredient toxic to dogs that can cause diarrhea, vomiting, nerve damage and death, depending on the amount consumed, its concentration (dark chocolate is the most dangerous) and the size of the dog.

Final decoration tip: Forgo

wax candles and opt for battery-operated candles, jacko-lanterns and other Halloween decorations that can still illuminate a frightening theme without burning whiskers or tails. If you are fortunate to have an outgoing dog who digs costumes, then consider selecting matching outfits to sport at this year’s Halloween party invite.

“One of the biggest and newest Halloween trends in pet costumes is to come as a couple in outfits for you and your dog,” says Caolaidhe Lundy, store manager and pet fashionista of Barking Babies, in Vancouver, British Columbia. “Last year, for example, I went as Priscilla Presley and my dog, Scotty, a Pekinese cross, went as Elvis.

He can’t sing like Elvis, but he can sure dance!”

Last year, my dogs — Chipper and Cleo — and I were decked out as ’80s rock stars, complete with striped leggings, colorful medallions and pink wigs. I’m not sure which one of us sported the widest grin.

Arden Moore, founder of FourLeggedLife.com, is an animal behavior consultant, editor, author, professional speaker and master certified pet first aid instructor. Each week, she hosts the popular Oh Behave! show on PetLifeRadio. com. Learn more by visiting www. fourleggedlife. com.

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND GET READY TO EXPERIENCE THE

NEW

Antiques &

Fine Consignment Store Opening October 2013 at 5301 S. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach (between Southern & Forest Hill Blvds)

Plenty of parking available.

Hatfields, with an enviable reputation in this area since 1926, is opening up a consignment store like no other. Over 10,000sf of high quality furniture, accessories, lighting, fine china, antique & new rugs, and one-of-a-kind finds.

Now accepting fine consignments from one piece to entire estates.

Please call (561) 585-1701 to arrange for pick up.

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House of the Month Each month, The Coastal Star features a house for sale in our community. The House of the Month is presented as a service to our advertisers and provides readers with a peek inside one of our very special houses.

FAR LEFT: A gas stub was added to the original living room fireplace and shelves were added to the right side of the fireplace.

LEFT: The home now boasts three bedrooms, four baths, a covered entry porch, carport and lush landscaping.

The open gourmet kitchen offers a classic design with a 48-inch gas range, granite counters and ‘Edison’-style pendant lights.

Master preservation in historic district

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ABOVE: Lush landscaping frames the plunge pool nestled in the loggia.

RIGHT: Portal windows in the master bath shower make for a bright and airy space.

his historic three-bedroom, four-bath cottage, originally built in 1931, and re-envisioned by renowned local architect Roger Cope, has become a spectacular reinvigorated residence.

A second story was added as a private guest bedroom (or study/office) with en suite bath, complete with French doors leading to a relaxing balcony with views of the 16-foot by 10-foot pool and its surrounding courtyard with lush landscaping. Downstairs, as you enter through the covered entry porch, you are in the original living room with central fireplace with built-in bookcases and Art Deco Heatilator vents.

The main cottage was completely opened to accommodate a designer kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and custom wood cabinetry. The original dining room flows from the internal French doors of the living room across to another set of French doors that lead to the pool.

There are two spacious bedrooms with en suite baths on this floor. The master suite’s bath has a steam shower with his/her personal settings. A complete bath off the expansive family room also serves as a cabana bath to the pool.

The Delray Beach house is offered at $1,299,000. The additional lot also is available for purchase.

Contact: Judi Lukens or Kim Lekas, Broker Associates. Premier Estate Properties, 561-655-8175. premierestateproperties.com

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$1,488,000 - Completely remodeled home in 2000 and in 2013. Impact glass, newer roof, new pool in 2007, new seawall, pilings, cap, and dock in 2006. Stunning home on a large lot with a fireplace and generator. Call for more information.

$935,000 - 4/3 completely remodeled home on a premier golf course lot overlooking the 13th,14th, and 15th holes. The home has wood floors, a gourmet kitchen, crown molding and impact glass. There is a large pool area with a summer kitchen. Call for more information.

$2,299,000 - This 5/5 Direct Intracoastal home overlooking a no wake basin in Delray Beach is no less than spectacular.

5,330 sq. ft. under air and 100’ of frontage on the Intracoastal.

Call for more information.

LA COQUILLE CLUB VILLAS

DELRAY DUNES C.C.

DELRAY DUNES C.C.

$895,000 - This 3 bedroom 3rd floor unit with direct views of the ocean. This comes with membership to the Ritz Carlton Club. Wood floors and open floor plan. To many extras to list. Call for more information.

$649,000 - Large family home built in 2001 overlooking the 2nd fairway. Ground floor master bedroom with his & hers walk in closets and a oversized master bath with separate shower and Jacuzzi tub. Fenced backyard with pool and hot tub.

$479,000 - Great 4 bedroom with wide open golf course views of the 5th green and 6th hole. Screened in pool area with large covered lanai. Split floor plan. Great family home.

BOCA COUNTRY CLUB

SHOREWALKER PLACE-DELRAY BEACH

DELRAY DUNES C.C.

$439,000 - Stunning penthouse with 20 ft cathedral ceilings, overlooking 3 holes on the golf course. Three screened patios. Updated kitchen with granite countertops. Private elevator with only 2 condos per floor.

$1,175,000 - 4/3.5 Key West Style 3 Story Townhome is located a half block to the beach and within walking distance to Atlantic Ave., shops and restaurants. The building was built in 2005 and has a 2 car garage. The townhome has 2 balconies and a backyard and a hot tub.

$295,000 - Great golf course home with wide open views of the 2nd hole. This two bedroom home can be converted into a three bedroom. Lowest priced home in this gated community. Call for more information. Delray Dunes is a mandatory membership community.

DELRAY BEACH

DRIFTWOOD LANDING

$749,900 - 3/2.5 townhome on Intracoastal, deeded dock included in sale. 2 large decks. Recently updated. 2 blocks to beach and close to Atlantic Ave shops & restaurants.

$13,000/month - On almost a 1/2 acre this 4/4 family home with a pool is only a couple blocks to the beach. This is a great seasonal rental. This home has the master bedroom and a guest suite downstairs and 2 guest bedrooms upstairs.

Call for more information.

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