The Coastal Star April 2014

April 2014

Serving Hypoluxo Island, South Palm Beach, Manalapan, Ocean Ridge, Briny Breezes, Gulf Stream and Coastal Delray Beach

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Tragedy, heroism at Boynton Inlet

Hospitality industry reports strong season

By Rich Pollack

ABOVE: Rescuers pull ashore Capt. Jimmy Stevens from the wreckage of the Two Georges. RIGHT: The Boynton Beach Star printed an extra edition the afternoon of the sinking.

Images courtesy of the Boynton Beach City Library

Survivor remembers ‘total confusion’ when the Two Georges capsized, killing five

By Willie Howard Ship’s mate Don Lash knew it would be unwise to panic.

The 60-foot drift fishing boat Two Georges had just capsized outside the rough waters of the Boynton Inlet and Lash was trapped under water, his legs ensnared in rope.

“I reached for my fishing pliers,” Lash, then 19, recalled, “but they were gone. I realized that if I was unable to free my

feet from this tangle I would die. A calm came over me. I took my pocket knife out and bent over and cut myself free.”

It was 50 years ago this March when the Two Georges went over, killing five passengers in one of the worst pleasure-boating disasters in South Florida.

On March 25, 1964, the Two Georges was headed into Boynton Inlet after a morning trip with 17 passengers and

The 60-foot Two Georges, seen in a postcard image from happier times. Courtesy of Janet DeVries three crewmen aboard when the boat suddenly was lifted from the stern by a cresting wave and capsized.

Several captains from the

Boynton Inlet fishing fleet rushed to their boats and headed out into rough water See INLET on page 18

Ocean Ridge

Patience, humor and a system add up to ‘200 years of love’

By Ron Hayes

Fifty years ago, the Beatles invaded America, the first ZIP code appeared, the first lung was transplanted and Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton were married, for the first time.

Also married in 1964 were many less-celebrated but far more stable

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couples.

Bob and Jeri Bové, 72 and 70, were married in the Bronx, N.Y., that year.

Jack and Bea Fearon, 83 and 73, were married in Ozone Park, N.Y. David and Marie Vladyka, both 71, were married in Passaic, N.J. See LOVE on page 25

Jack and Bea Fearon, left, Steve and Mary Lou Cousley, David and Marie Vladyka and Jeri and Bob Bové renew vows. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star

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It is a Palm Beach County tourist season best defined by storms.

Snowstorms in the rest of the country, no storms to speak of in South Florida and the perfect storm of an improving economy plus pent-up demand and strong promotions all having come together to help break tourism records.

“At both our restaurants, this is the best season we’ve ever seen,” says Luke Therien, whose family has owned and operated the Banana Boat in Boynton Beach for 35 years and the nearby Prime Catch for 10 years. “We’re seeing a much higher traffic count.”

At local hotels, occupancy rates are booming, with guests booking earlier and staying longer.

In February for example, hotel occupancy in Palm Beach County reached 90 percent, and at Crane’s Beachhouse, a boutique hotel in Delray Beach, February was as close to being sold out as you can get, with a 98 percent occupancy rate, up from 87 percent last February.

“February occupancy was a record,” said Jorge Pesquera, president and CEO of Discover the Palm Beaches, which is responsible for promoting tourism throughout the county.

Many of those visitors came by air, with Palm Beach International Airport seeing more than 1.1 million passengers flowing through its corridors, a 6.7 percent increase over the same period last year.

All of this translates to good news for local businesses, which depend on tourists to help bolster their winter sales.

The Boca Raton Resort and Club is having an outstanding season, according to Troy McLellan, president and CEO of the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, and See TOURISM on page 17

Summer Camp Guide Special section highlights fun places for kids.

PLUS: New Tots & Teens column, calendar showcase activities.

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Editor’s Note

Arrivals and departures are keeping us busy

The first sea turtles are arriving and the first snowbirds are departing.

It’s been a record-breaking tourist season, and most locals have long ago surrendered to the sunburned hoards and no longer try to dine out on weekends or venture anywhere near a public beach.

Even so, we’re pleased our friends in the hospitality industry are doing well. That reflects on our bottom-line and we aren’t complaining.

Still … once the last car carrier is loaded and pointed north, we know it will be time to get down to the heavy lifting that happens during the off-season.

So, no more lingering on the patio, it’s time to get to work.

If you are a seasonal resident, that means letting your newly elected officials know the issues that matter the most to you before you leave town.

And stay in touch with what is happening while you are away. You can do that by having a Coastal Star mailed to you at your northern address: It costs only $20 per year and you can find a subscription form on page AT19. We hope you decide to

join the more than 400 people who keep up-to-date from their northern home.

A few things to note in the April edition: Arts Paper: April is the last month we publish our Arts Paper insert before it takes a summer vacation. In May, you will find, instead, a monthly “Summer Arts” column.

Summer Camp Guide: Our annual guide is inserted in this edition to help you find activities to keep the kids and grandkids busy during the summer months. We will be updating this online as more camps set their schedules.

Tots & Teens: We have started separate calendar listings for local classes and events for families, children and teenagers. You will find this each month at the end of our regular Community Calendar.

Whether you’re leaving or staying for the summer, by all means check in with our members-only website (www. thecoastalstar.ning.com).

Please stay in touch.

We’ll be here.

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Dawn Toimil started a multiple myeloma support group. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star

Resident turns own her misfortune into support for others

By Linda Haase

When Dawn Toimil’s doctor sent her for pre-op clearance for foot surgery, she figured it was a routine test. Instead, he discovered an abnormality in her blood work and sent her for more tests, including a bone marrow biopsy.

The results were shocking: smoldering multiple myeloma (the presence of abnormal plasma cells in the bone marrow). Toimil was floored.

“I was sad when I was told the diagnosis, but have learned that cancer is not necessarily a death sentence, and that many scientific inroads have been made. The future is hopeful that this can be a chronic disease,” the mother of two says about her February 2010 diagnosis. “Thankfully, the disease has not progressed to the point requiring aggressive treatment.”

The St. Andrews and University of Florida grad is no stranger to misfortune: She underwent surgery, chemo and radiation for breast cancer in 1999.

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eight patients and caregivers and now has 74 people on its email list.

“The group is a forum for patients, their friends and caregivers to exchange information and form a community with others experiencing similar circumstances,” says the Boca Raton resident, noting the group has something in common with newsman Tom Brokaw, who recently divulged he has the disease.

“People often confuse myeloma with melanoma, but they are two entirely different diseases. Myeloma is still considered incurable, but researchers are aiming to make it a chronic disease, much like diabetes,” she said.

“It is important to get the word out so those affected could get diagnosed at an earlier stage of the disease.

We are also attempting to familiarize medical practitioners with myeloma awareness, so it can be tested for whenever someone presents with bone pain, especially in the back, anemia or abnormal calcium/creatine/renal levels.”

Last month, the group got proclamations from several local cities — including Ocean

Ridge — declaring March Multiple Myeloma Month.

While Toimil is doing her part to spread the word, she’s also busy helping her husband, Al, in their business, Jet Parts Inc., and renovating a house they bought in Ocean Ridge.

“With an empty nest looming, we wanted to try living closer to the water and purchased our home in Ocean Ridge in November. We love the quaintness and solitude of Ocean Ridge and old A1A,” says Toimil, who worked as a marketing analyst at Southern Bell, AT&T and WorldCom/ MCI. She has another milestone to mark this year: She and her husband will be celebrating their 30th anniversary. Son Brett is in Georgetown Medical School while Ryan attends Dartmouth College and is on the baseball team.

“I feel blessed to have seen my boys reach young adulthood. My goal then, as it is now, is to see their children reach young adulthood,” she emphasizes. “I hope others facing health obstacles can make the most of every day, after the normal phase of anger and grief, and find joy and happiness with their lives.” Ú

The Boca Raton Multiple Myeloma Support Group meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month at the community center of Patch Reef Park in Boca Raton.

LETTERS: The Coastal Star welcomes letters to the editor about issues of interest in the community.

These are subject to editing and must include your name, address and phone number.

Preferred length is 200 words or less. Mail to 5011 N. Ocean Blvd. #2, Ocean Ridge, FL 33435 or email editor@ thecoastalstar.com.

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When Uptown Delray, the Strand, Atlantic Crossing, SofA I & II, SofA Offices & Lofts and Depot Square apartments are occupied, Safety as Floridians Expect estimates that there will be 448 more bicycles and more than 2,000 new downtown residents bicycling and walking on Atlantic Avenue.

A few years later, Tri-Rail Coastal Link will bring 3,000 to 5,000 visitors per week directly to Atlantic Avenue. And, when they get off the train, they will either be walking or bicycling.

Obviously, we need to be ready for them.

And that means we should have a network of sidewalks stretching six blocks in all directions from the passenger rail station, at least one bicycle lane nearby connecting the

beach with Military Trail, a shared-use pathway along the FEC right of way, and shared lanes on Atlantic Avenue because we need to encourage bicyclists to get off the sidewalks.

In all our neighborhoods today, pedestrians are walking on poorly lit streets with few sidewalks.

It’s unsafe.

We need to accelerate LED replacement lighting and build pedestrian/bike facilities throughout all our neighborhoods.

For the past four years, the city of Delray has not invested in building sidewalks or bike lanes.

SAFE suggests that we begin investing 1 percent of our operating budget each year

toward the construction of new ped/bike facilities.

Also, SAFE asks the Community Redevelopment Agency to join the city’s effort by providing safe paths to all schools and parks within its district.

Delray has a choice: It may continue making no investment in ped/bike facilities and become a gas-guzzling, trafficcongested, unsafe city; or it can make the investment required and build a human-powered transportation system that is people-friendly and preserves the quality of life we all cherish.

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antibiotics at no cost, as a part of a program under the auspices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This will allow our own trained and credentialed resident-volunteers to perform dispensing duties locally — whereas others may be required to line up at large public dispersal centers in the

case of a bioterrorist attack.

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Letter to the Editor

All deserve peaceful access to beach I am a homesteaded resident of Ocean Ridge living on Old Ocean Boulevard.

In the summer I live in the resort community of Ogunquit, Maine. On an average weekend in our 10-week summer season, 60,000 people come to town to enjoy the baby-powder-sand beach that runs from Ogunquit through Wells almost to Kennebunk.

There are houses along many sections of the beach, and one community sued the state to have its beachfront designated private. The community lost and the result was the high tide line.

I don’t think we ought to lie to residents of surrounding

communities that the beach is private. It is public and everyone knows it.

The high tide line could be noted as the end of public space and the rules of the beach put on a clear, well-written sign; i.e. dogs — none; noise — not too loud; sexual activity — none in public; no drugs, etc. Certainly police officers could pass by hourly during hot beach days and weekend or daily nights as part of their routines.

It saddens me that Ocean Ridge townspeople seem fearful or negative about outsiders of other cultures whom they see as dangerous or adding an unwanted element. This only creates animosity and leads to

more friction than necessary.

There is nothing wrong with welcoming our less affluent neighbors to the west and north and encourage them to enjoy the beauty and peacefulness of the ocean without making them feel like interlopers in their own county.

The next Haitian you see ask him/her Sa passe? — Creole for “how is it passing, how are you.” He’ll say: Na bullee. I’m not burning. He’s not on fire while being chased by a mob, or the Tontons Macoutes, so he’s OK. Let’s not add to the struggle.

Rachel Walker Ocean Ridge

All success to new OR commission Congratulations to both James Bonfiglio and Richard Lucibella, my esteemed opponents in the March 11 election for town commissioner

of Ocean Ridge.

I wish the entire commission success and amenable achievement in issues brought forth for consideration and

action on behalf of us all. May they hear our voices spoken through our votes and render fair and good decisions.

I thoroughly enjoyed canvassing our neighborhood and meeting so many kind and gracious citizens. It was an amazing experience and if approached again, I would be honored to serve.

Thank you for the inspiring confidence I received from 100 voters of the recorded 422.

May God continue to bless our “old Florida” town and all who reside in Ocean Ridge.

Roberta Wehr Ocean Ridge

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Gulf Stream

New commission seeks way forward amid legal tangle

By Dan Moffett

Gulf Stream voters turned out in large numbers last month for the town’s first contested commission election in 21 years.

Though four incumbents and a newcomer who supported them won by wide margins over the town’s harshest critic, the election appears to have done little to ease the rancor or resolve the courtroom fights that have plagued Gulf Stream for the past two years.

Twenty minutes into the first commission meeting after the election — and shortly before newcomer Scott Morgan was to be sworn in as a commissioner — Martin O’Boyle had Morgan served with a subpoena for a deposition in one of O’Boyle’s lawsuits against the town.

O’Boyle may have lost his bid for a commission seat but he has left little doubt that he is carrying on his campaign in the courts.

“I’m still hoping that things will settle down,” said Morgan,

an attorney and businessman who is the former chairman of the town’s architectural board.

“I hope we can get back to doing things in a calm, civil, less divisive way.”

Morgan said he took the election results and the standing-room-only turnout for the swearing-in ceremonies as support for the new commission and the return to the quieter times that many in the town seek.

Gulf Stream had the highest turnout of any municipality in Palm Beach County on March 11, with 58.49 percent, 417 of the 713 registered voters, casting ballots. Morgan and Robert Ganger led the votegetters with 325 each, 18.87 percent; Donna White had 320, 18.58 percent; Thomas Stanley 317, 18.41 percent; and Mayor Joan Orthwein 313, 18.18 percent; O’Boyle had 122 votes, 7.08 percent.

O’Boyle sent an email to his supporters giving credit to his opponents for their victory and crediting his own campaign

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From left, Bob Ganger, Joan Orthwein, Thomas Stanley, Donna White and Scott Morgan are sworn in by Gulf Stream Town Clerk Rita Taylor. Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star with bringing about changes that the town needs, most notably energizing the electoral process.

“I entered this election to win and effect change,” O’Boyle wrote, “and with the help of the people, I accomplished all goals. 1) I entered the election (although I was not elected) but I feel that the people, through our joint efforts, clearly won; and 2) the beating of the drums of change can already be heard.”

O’Boyle said he intends to take his complaints to the newly seated commission.

“Gulf Stream has many complex issues that must be dealt with,” he wrote. “As applies to them, I can say that I and my supporters are committed to working with the Commissioners to resolve those issues.”

The town’s first election since 1993 went off with only a minor incident, according to Town Clerk Rita Taylor. Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Susan Bucher checked out Town Hall on election day and found that O’Boyle’s campaign truck was parked too close to the poll entrance.

“His truck with the campaign signs was within the 100-foot no-no zone,” Taylor said, “so he had to move it.

Otherwise, there weren’t any problems.”

Issues going forward

One of the most pressing issues that the new commission

must face is the rising legal fees caused by O’Boyle’s numerous lawsuits, and those of one of his most vocal campaign supporters, Chris O’Hare. The legal fight between O’Boyle and the town began with a dispute over a home remodeling project and has expanded into allegations of violations of public-records laws and infringement of constitutional rights.

In a hastily called special meeting on March 28 — a Friday afternoon — the Town Commission unanimously approved hiring Boca Raton lawyer Robert Sweetapple as special counsel for defending the town against its many lawsuits.

Morgan nominated Sweetapple and praised him as an attorney experienced in public-records cases and municipal litigation.

“I believe a special counsel will lead to an expeditious resolution and ultimately be less expensive,” said Morgan, noting that Sweetapple usually charges $500 an hour but was willing to represent Gulf Stream for $350.

Defending a municipality is a bit of a role reversal for Sweetapple, who has earned a reputation as a tenacious litigator in bringing several high-profile cases against the cities of Boca Raton and Boynton Beach. In 2005, he charged Boca police with misconduct and brutality in the arrest of a wealthy developer.

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Last year, Gulf Stream wound up paying $395,000 in legal expenses, most of it because of O’Boyle. Town Manager William Thrasher warned commissioners that the town has already burned through nearly all of the $93,500 earmarked for legal expenses in the current budget year. O’Boyle’s latest suit against the town was a complaint filed in federal court over the town’s code restrictions of his campaign signs.

“We are behind on legal fees, and the escalating costs are now starting to hit our budget,” Thrasher said. “If you project that out, we’re going to be over budget by somewhere around $150,000.”

White said it will be challenging for the commission to find the money to cover the rising costs of legal defenses.

“The fees are awfully high,” said White. “Attorneys are just expensive, and to be at that part of the budget this early in the year is really disturbing.”

Morgan said that, talking to residents during the campaign, he was confident that most townspeople “were willing to contribute” to fighting off the lawsuits against the town.

“I don’t see any sign that those two (O’Boyle and O’Hare) are going to back off, so I really think a very strong, aggressive defense needs to be taken,” said Morgan. “The vast majority of people, on both sides of the Intracoastal, want to defend the cases aggressively.”

The last act of business for the old commission, which included the outgoing Garrett Dering, was to pass unanimously new decorum guidelines for commission meetings.

Under the new provisions, people who launch personal attacks at commissioners, use profanity or disrupt the meetings face expulsion or arrest. The new rules came in response to the tumultuous February meeting in which O’Hare and town officials had several heated exchanges after his mother had difficulty using the Town Hall restroom.

Thrasher said the town “is making progress” with restroom design changes and repairs that will make the facilities more compliant with federal Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.

He said engineering plans for a larger restroom renovation will be coming to the commission later this year. Ú

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A new federal law caps increases at 18 percent for primary residences. Owners of second homes and business, though, still could pay 25 percent increases.

The big jumps were intended to make the National Flood Insurance Program solvent after huge payouts from hurricanes Katrina in 2005 and Sandy in 2012 put it $24 billion in debt.

Premiums for everyone would have jumped 25 percent each year until they were high enough to support the program.

The federal flood-insurance program serves 5.6 million homes nationally, with nearly 40 percent in Florida. About four out of five policies pay what the Federal Emergency Management Agency calls full rates, but nearly 5,000 Palm Beach County policies have premiums “inadequate for risk,” according to FEMA. “I’ve seen some astronomical rate increases” under the previous plan, said Ken Schenck, Ocean Ridge town manager.

The new law caps floodinsurance premiums at 1 percent of a policy’s coverage.

For example: a $5,000 yearly

premium for $500,000 coverage.

Most of the coastal areas of Highland Beach, Lantana and South Palm Beach are in flood zones.

Condos dominate Highland Beach and South Palm Beach, and residents technically live above flood zones, South Palm Beach Town Manager Rex Taylor explained. But flood insurance is included in their association fees.

Higher premiums for second homes troubles Schenk, since the populations in Ocean Ridge and other coastal communities usually double in season. “We have no idea how many are using Ocean Ridge as their primary residence,” he said. The town has about 1,300 registered voters and a 2013 population estimate of nearly 1,800.

Many of those barrier-island homes are subject to storm surge and are evacuated as hurricanes approach. Sections of A1A often flood during strong storms and some neighborhood streets flood during peak high tide times in the spring and fall.

FEMA creates maps that identify flood risk, and continually revises them, creating some flood zones for new construction and mortgaged property.

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to improve drainage in its south end. Schenck hopes to get 50100 more properties removed from the flood zone.

Richard Radcliffe, executive director of the Palm Beach County League of Cities, said his group also submitted information about why certain areas should be excluded from flood zones.

Delray Beach has appealed some of its coastal properties placed in flood zones, building official Steve Tobias said, but Gulf Stream is waiting before it considers an appeal, according to Town Manager William Thrasher.

Boca Raton will appeal proposed changes to flood maps along its canals, but not its coastal areas, Dan Grippo, municipal services director, said. “It’s a given along the coast that the (homes) are subject to storm surge.”

FEMA is expected to issue new maps by about June, followed by 30 days for public review and another 90 days for community officials and property owners to submit more technical and/or scientific data.

Still, the new maps may not go into effect until August 2015, FEMA said.

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Delray Beach

Election upset could shift commission balance

By Tim Pallesen

Newcomer Jordana Jarjura upset incumbent Angeleta Gray in the March 11 city election, possibly shifting the balance of power on the Delray Beach City Commission.

Jarjura became the fourth attorney on the commission by capturing 51 percent of the vote compared to 41 percent for Gray, who had been a city commissioner since 2009.

Newly elected Jordana Jarjura and Another incumbent, reelected Al Jacquet. Kurtis Boggs/ Al Jacquet, fought off a challenge from Chris Davey The Coastal Star in the second commission race on the ballot. Jacquet got project in January.

Gray, a beauty shop owner, 50 percent of the vote compared suffered a blow when several to 46 percent for Davey.

Jarjura could become the west Delray citizen groups swing vote with Mayor Cary and the Sun-Sentinel endorsed Glickstein and Commissioner Jarjura.

News that the state attorney Shelly Petrolia on issues such was examining Gray’s role as ending developer incentives in awarding a $50,000 city to build downtown, police contract to a firm tied to and fire pension reform and seeking bids for the city garbage her campaign manager was reported less than two weeks contract.

Petrolia financially before the election. supported Jarjura and Davey The election turnout was 15.8 percent, with 6,584 of the for election. Glickstein asked city’s 41,584 registered voters residents by mass email on going to the polls. election day to vote for Davey.

Support for Jarjura and Voters also approved a Davey was strong in east charter revision to clarify Delray, partly because Jacquet the voting procedure by and Gray didn’t join Glickstein commissioners at meetings, and Petrolia to fight the with 56 percent in favor of the Atlantic Crossing mixed-use revision. Ú

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By Tim Pallesen Plans to rebuild the Seagate Yacht Club are drawing positive response from coastal residents south of Atlantic Avenue.

The owners of the nearby Seagate Hotel and Spa want to build 10 luxury townhouses and a three-story clubhouse at the existing 44-slip marina on MacFarlane Drive.

The clubhouse got scrutiny at a March 17 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board, where the developer agreed to a neighborhood request to close the clubhouse at 10 p.m. on weeknights and midnight on weekends. No music on the rooftop sunbathing terrace will be another restriction.

But the developer submitted favorable comments from 200 neighbors who say the new

yacht club with its distinctive contemporary design will benefit their neighborhood.

City commissioners must approve a conditional-use request for the clubhouse. The design goes to the Site Plan Review and Appearance Board for approval.

Dockage for luxury yachts is important for Seagate’s effort to create a full-service resort destination, said E. Anthony Wilson, chairman of the Seagate Hospitality Group.

In addition to the 162-room hotel at 1000 E. Atlantic Ave., the company operates the Seagate Beach Club at 401 S. Ocean Blvd.

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Delray Beach

City: Positive spin resulted in improved parade day

By Tim Pallesen More children and less alcohol made a better St. Patrick’s Day Parade this year, city officials say.

“The parade went much better since we did away with open alcohol,” Assistant City Manager Bob Barcinski concluded after the March 15 parade.

Unlike last year, the city banned drinking from open containers of alcohol on the sidewalks along the Atlantic Avenue parade route.

Police documented 1,159 violations of the open-container law. Drinkers were simply asked to empty their drink glasses and nobody received a citation.

Bars and restaurants were

allowed to serve alcohol inside their businesses. But Police Lt. Scott Privitera said four businesses failed to stop patrons from carrying alcohol when they left the bars and restaurants.

An employee on loan from the Boca Raton Police Department recorded a video of patrons leaving with alcohol from the businesses, Privitera wrote in a March 21 report.

But city officials were pleased overall by the first year when open drinking was banned during a parade that’s become a national attraction on St. Patrick’s Day. “Our police felt it went better,” Barcinski said. “More positive than in the past.

“We still have a couple little issues,” he added. “I don’t

Delray Beach Police Detective Matthew Naparstek monitors the crowd in front of The Blue Anchor Pub during the city’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star understand why people bring animals.”

A police officer was bitten on the hand trying to stop a pit bull attack on a guinea pig, Privitera said.

Police and parade organizer John Fischer agreed that more children and families attended

this year’s parade.

“More children are coming because we’ve been marketing the parade to the School Board,” Fischer said.

Police officers joined firefighters and paramedics for the first time this year as the parade was expanded to include

all emergency responders.

School children, civic groups and charities also began marching in the annual event.

“We’ve steered the parade to the positive stuff,” Fischer said, “and that’s where it’s going to stay.” Ú

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The little olive ridley sea turtle rescued on Lantana Beach on Christmas Day is on the road to recovery at Loggerhead Marinelife Center.

“She was moved into a bigger tank because she had been bumping her head against the sides of the smaller tank she was in,” said Kat Rumbley, Loggerhead communications coordinator. “This tank just gives her more room to swim.”

Meghan is the only documented olive ridley found stranded in Palm Beach County and the first this far north.

The turtle, whose condition was listed as critical when she arrived at Loggerhead, was treated for external wounds, given a glucose IV, antibiotics to prevent infection, and iron to treat anemia.

When she was rescued, she weighed only 65 pounds; the ideal weight for an adult olive ridley is about 100. She now weighs 79 pounds. In the days after she was found, she had to be fed intravenously, then was tube-fed a slurry of fish and vitamins. Now she is eating fish on her own.

Meghan arrived with a constriction injury to the front left flipper, which caused extensive tissue damage. X-rays showed no bone damage.

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Meghan started her journey around Central and South America, and at some point was swept along in the Gulf Stream — all four flippers tangled in fishing net — before landing on Lantana Beach, thrashing in the surf. Ú

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Along the Coast

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By Rich Pollack Law enforcement officers along the coast of Palm Beach County – from Boca Raton to Manalapan – were out in force earlier this month as part of a continuing effort to educate bicyclists and motorists about laws designed to make roads safer for both.

In a joint effort coordinated by the South Florida Safe Roads Task Force, police officers from several cities and towns patrolled State Road A1A on Tuesday April 1 as part of a weeklong initiative aimed at reducing accidents involving bicycles, pedestrians and motor vehicles.

“All of the agencies involved in the South Florida Safe Roads Task Force are looking to create awareness of the major issues that are causing serious injuries and fatalities,” said task force spokesperson Tara Kirschner, executive director of the Dori Slosberg Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to traffic safety. “There are many safety concerns that need to be addressed and resolved.”

During the April 1 coordinated effort, police officers and Palm Beach County sheriff’s deputies kept a close eye on the often-narrow stretches of A1A from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., stopping bicyclists and motorists and reminding them of the need to share the road with one another.

In Ocean Ridge, police officers stopped five bicyclists and one motorist during the enforcement effort, with three of the violators receiving warnings and three receiving citations.

“We had three violations in just the first 15 minutes,” said Ocean Ridge Police Chief Chris Yannuzzi. “These violations are happening all the time. We

should be thankful there aren’t more accidents.”

At the Boynton Inlet, sheriff deputies focused on educating pedestrians, writing several warnings to those crossing A1A and not using the marked crosswalk.

“Our whole aim is voluntary compliance from pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists,” says Highland Beach police Lt. Eric Lundberg, who helped get the task force started.

Two priorities for the task force are making sure bicyclists are aware of the law requiring them to ride no more than two abreast and not impede the flow of traffic when doing so, and that motorists are aware of the law requiring them to give bicycles at least 3 feet of clearance.

“Through education, we hope to change the attitudes of motorists toward cyclists and cyclists toward motorists,” Kirschner said.

As part of its effort, the task force and the Florida Department of Transportation late last month placed six electronic message boards along A1A that read “Vehicle Bicycle Safety Campaign in Effect.”

The boards are giving travelers an indication of stepped-up enforcement efforts and also serve as a reminder of the need to keep roads safe for pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers.

Task force members will review the result of the initial weeklong effort and are expected to continue with the initiative later in the year.

“The majority of bicyclists and motorists follow the rules of the road,” says Highland Beach Police Chief Craig Hartmann.

“What we want to do is educate that small percentage who don’t or who may not be aware of the rules.” Ú

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By Mary Thurwachter

Back in 1946, when Narine Ebersold and her husband, David, moved to Hypoluxo Island, she was a newlywed who liked to tuck sweet-smelling gardenias behind her ears.

The island was a jungle back then, with few homes and few human settlers.

“If you would have taken a picture then, you would see a lot of trees,” Ebersold said.

“After the hurricane in 1947, you should have seen all the palm trees laying across the road,” she said.

Among her few early neighbors were homeowners King Hughes and Bill Swain along with Consuelo Vanderbilt, her husband, Jacques Balsan, and a caretaker all at Casa Alva.

David Ebersold was a prominent builder who constructed many of the homes on the north end of the island.

When he died in 2006, they had been married for 61 years.

Narine will turn 88 in October and is still living in the fourth home he built for them, a light green, two-story house on Southeast Atlantic Drive.

“He would build one and we’d live in it for awhile and then he would sell it and build another one for us,” she said.

Her father-in-law bought Narine and David (as well as her husband’s three siblings) their first lots on the island.

Each lot cost $500.

“We could have bought the whole north end of the island

Narine Ebersold, 87, has lived on Hypoluxo Island since she was a young wife, as seen at left. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star

for $2,000 back then,” she said.

“But we didn’t have $2,000.”

Although she was born in Arkansas, Ebersold moved to Florida when she was 6 months old, first to Haines City, then to Jacksonville. As a teenager, she worked at a drive-in in

Jacksonville. That’s where she met David Ebersold.

“He was a lifeguard at the beach,” she said. “In those days, people were kind of bashful and I didn’t even know he liked me, but he went home and told his brother he met this goodlooking girl.”

The couple began dating and married a few years later.

When the Ebersolds moved to Hypoluxo Island, they didn’t have a car and she rode her bicycle everywhere.

“I would ride to West Palm Beach and back, and I never got tired,” she said.

They had indoor plumbing, but no electricity during those

early years. “We had lanterns and a gas refrigerator and I had a two-burner kerosene stove to cook on,” she said. “I must have done all right, because the kids still talk about how good the big breakfasts I would make were.”

Her husband was on the town’s volunteer fire department and served on the town council for three years in the 1960s. She was one of the first members of the Casuarina Woman’s Club.

Entertainment was simple, old-Florida fun. Some evenings, the family would walk to the beach to enjoy a bonfire. Her husband and sons liked to fish.

“I was busy raising our (four) kids,” she said. “They couldn’t wait to come home from school to fish.”

Life was good, she remembered. Except for the dreaded sand flies and mosquitoes.

“My husband used to paint the screen doors with some kind of goop to keep the sand flies out,” Ebersold said. “They were hard to see, but they sure could bite.”

When the old wooden bridge connecting the island to the mainland was torn down and rebuilt in 1950, the Ebersolds lived on a 40-foot sailboat for two years. David Ebersold traded one of his houses for a sailboat.

“He was in the Merchant Marines during World War II and sailing was in his blood,” she said. “I knew he would want to do it sometime, so we might as well do it then.”

They sailed from Miami to South Carolina.

“I was so glad to get off that thing,” Ebersold laughed.

After 68 years on the island, she says some things have changed.

Hundreds of people live there now, but Ebersold doesn’t know many of them.

“I don’t socialize much anymore,” she said. She spends her time with her children, grandchildren and her two cats.

There are still a lot of trees around. And she likes that — as long as a hurricane hasn’t blown them across the road. Ú

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South Palm Beach

By Dan Moffett After a spate of hiring in recent weeks, the South Palm Beach Police Department is at full strength for the first time since last summer.

During a period of rare turnover, the department lost its chief last fall when Roger Crane retired after 28 years on the job, and then lost a senior officer when Lt. Nick Alvaro called it quits in February. All told, four positions turned over on the eight-officer staff in the last nine months.

Acting Police Chief Carl Webb, who was promoted from captain to replace Crane in November, has been busy juggling schedules and screening candidates.

“We’re very happy about the new officers we’ve added,” Webb said. “We feel good about

Police department now at full staff

our department right now.”

The town’s new officers are: • Robert Rizzotto, who comes to South Palm Beach after serving two years as an officer in Juno Beach. Rizzotto was a member of the New York Police Department and was working with the street crimes division during the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

• Carol Johnson, who has served with the Fort Pierce Police Department. “I took a look at her application and with her experience and education, she’s definitely going to be an asset to our department,” Webb said.

• Michael Ladda, who comes to the town after working for the Lake Clarke Shores department.

• Steve Kirkpatrick, a recent graduate of the police academy with experience in combating

drunken driving.

“Even though we were hiring officers as people left, it became a bit more acute with the retirement of Chief Crane and Lt. Alvaro,” said Town Manager Rex Taylor. “All new officers require a period of field training before they operate on their own.”

Councilman Robert Gottlieb said now that the department has caught up on its hiring, it needs to examine how it patrols the beachfront.

“Whether we walk the beaches, whether the buildings report, we need to start to take a look at beach security,” Gottlieb said.

In other business: • Nothing’s been rescheduled since the developer of the Palm Beach Oceanfront Inn, Paragon Acquisition Group, abruptly canceled a workshop for

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Flagello said one of Millar’s enduring legacies was a method for distributing the Town Council members’ duties.

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Taylor said the town has no plans to take another look at the proposal until Paragon and CEO Gary Cohen make the next move.

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Revamped commission faces beach access issues

By Dan Moffett The Ocean Ridge Town Commission had put off making the hard decisions about access to its public beaches until after the election of two new commissioners in March.

Now that Richard Lucibella and James Bonfiglio have claimed the open commission seats, what to do about beach signs and beach-goers’ behavior goes back on the town’s radar.

Bonfiglio, a 60-year-old real estate lawyer, is no stranger to staff and officials, having played an influential role in Ocean Ridge’s development for more than a decade. He served as the chairman of the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission for the last six years and has held a seat on the panel since 2000.

Bonfiglio worries about liability issues that could rise from increased beach traffic and believes commissioners should consider increasing police presence to deal with it.

“My gut reaction is we probably need to start having a little more police patrolling,” he said. “We might have to hire another officer to control risky behavior, but that would be

worth it because it’s like buying an insurance policy to reduce our liability.”

Bonfiglio says he’s open to considering an ordinance banning alcohol consumption on the beach — similar to those in many other South Florida communities — but he’s not inclined to push for it.

“I don’t think there’s anything inherently wrong with alcohol on the beach,” he said. “I think many of our residents enjoy going there and having a drink, and I don’t want to take that away from them.”

Lucibella, 60, a health care management and publishing executive, also is no stranger to the town’s administration.

He was a Planning and Zoning board member from 1997 to 2000 and since then has served on the Board of Adjustment.

Lucibella thinks that process matters when it comes to sorting through the complicated issue of managing access to the town’s beaches. He wants the commission to take a thoughtful, calculated approach and steer clear of what could become an emotionally charged debate.

“We have public beaches that will remain public beaches and

New Ocean Ridge commissioners Richard Lucibella (left) and James Bonfiglio pose moments after being sworn in on March 19. Kurtis Boggs/The Coastal Star should remain public beaches,” he said. “But I think we have to look at how to walk the fine line of managing them in a calm planning setting, rather than with acute intervention.”

Lucibella believes this commission is well positioned

to set Ocean Ridge on the right course for decades to come. He thinks the commission should resurrect a long-range planning initiative similar to the Focus 2000 effort that guided the town into the new millennium.

“Past commissions have

left us in good shape fiscally, with no big, pressing issues,” he says. “That provides us the opportunity to revisit planning and come up with a blueprint to deal with some of the growth problems that are coming.”

In all, 445 turned out for the March 11 election, 30.6 percent of the town’s 1,487 registered voters. Lucibella received 388 votes (49.49 percent), Bonfiglio 296 (37.76 percent) and political newcomer Roberta Wehr 100 (12.76 percent). Commissioners serve three-year terms.

Outgoing Commissioners Zoanne Hennigan and Ed Brookes won praise from Mayor Geoffrey Pugh for their contributions.

“The three years you guys were up here, the biggest contribution for me was the contrarian view you brought,” Pugh told them at the commission’s March meeting.

“You made me think about the issue that you were bringing forward. There was such a great transfer of ideas that the decision we made was the best for the town.

“I always thought that the whole time you were up here, that’s all you guys thought about — doing this as a selfless gesture for the town.” Ú

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Manalapan

Engineer describes Audubon bridge decline, says collapse unlikely

By Dan Moffett

Manalapan town commissioners got a face-toface report from the engineer who evaluated their crumbling Audubon Causeway bridge.

What Jeff Bergmann told them was that there are no quick or easy fixes for the 20foot span, but something will have to be done relatively soon.

“As you drive over it, it looks like a perfectly healthy bridge,” said Bergmann, a consultant with Bridge Design Associates.

“But when you go underneath — we were concerned.”

Bergmann told the commission at its March 25 meeting that the bridge’s pilings are decaying, with steel reinforcements showing the signs of decades of corrosion.

He said, however, that the chances are slim that the structure will collapse.

“Prior to any collapse, you’re going to see some large movements of the bridge that will visually warn somebody,” Bergmann said.

“So it’s not going to fail in an instantaneous mode, but will continue to degrade over time.”

The consultants recommend repairing or replacing the bridge within a two- to threeyear period. The price tag for repair is about $528,000, with an estimate of at least 10 years of service; the cost to replace it is about $760,000, for 50-plus years of use. The estimated construction time is between a year and 18 months, with oneway traffic maintained during the project.

“The sense of the commission is we have a decision that’s going to impact the town for quite a long time to come,” Mayor David Cheifetz said. “We just simply need more information.”

Bergmann told commissioners it wasn’t feasible to use a prefabricated truss bridge — a World War II-type Bailey bridge — to reroute traffic temporarily because there isn’t enough land to install it around the span. He

Manalapan Town Clerk Lisa Petersen administers the oath of office to Commissioner-Elect Clark Appleby, left, Commissioner-Elect Ronald Barsanti and Vice-Mayor Louis De Stefano in the Manalapan Commission Chambers on March 25. Kurtis Boggs/The Coastal Star said using a culvert design could work but also would require federal permitting that would consider the potential environmental impact to sea grass and fish. That process could take two years with no guarantees of approval.

Bergmann said it might be possible to reduce the number of pilings with a “clear span” design, cutting some cost and construction time.

He told commissioners he would give them estimates on that alternative and also on wrapping the existing pilings with jackets to extend their lives.

The commission unanimously approved a provision to restrict truck traffic on the bridge, under which companies with heavy utility vehicles will have to assume liability for crossing the span.

Town Manager Linda Stumpf said federal and state agencies won’t allow the town to stop the boat traffic underneath.

Bergmann said he is comfortable with the load restrictions the town has placed on the bridge.

“I’ve been conservative because one of my jobs is to protect the public,” he said. “So we made our best estimate.”

In other business: • Commissioner Peter

Isaac’s proposal to limit public comments to three minutes won unanimous approval.

The change brings Manalapan in line with neighboring communities and includes a “mayoral override” provision that allows the mayor to grant speakers more time when warranted.

Isaac noted that Abraham Lincoln only needed two

minutes for the Gettysburg address and the current fiveminute limit is too long and fosters pontification. “You don’t build a church for Easter Sunday,” he said.

• Stumpf said a 14-page consultant’s report has found that the town will need to spend about $21,500 to make parking and access to the 33-year-old Town Hall

building compliant with federal Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.

The report comes in response to a complaint by resident Kersen De Jong. The commission decided to take up the proposed changes and how to pay for them at its April meeting.

• Two new members were sworn in to the commission after going unopposed in the March 11 election: Clark Appleby, who has served on the town’s zoning board, claimed the at-large seat vacated by John Murphy; and Ronald Barsanti, a member of the architectural board who took the point seat vacated by Howard Roder. Vice Mayor Louis De Stefano also was sworn in to another term representing the ocean district.

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Barsanti got his first assignment in his first meeting: Mayor Cheifetz asked him to sit in on the town’s screening of engineering consultants. Ú

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The last of four beach renourishment projects is underway, and it’s up against an April 30th deadline that may not be met if rough seas continue.

Work on the project at Boca Raton’s north beach started March 23. The dredge was forced to stop pumping sand March 25 because of strong winds.

“We had to pull off because of the weather. We hope to start back as soon as the winds calm down,” said Jennifer Bistyga, engineer with the City of Boca Raton.

Boca’s north beach as well as beaches in Ocean Ridge and Delray Beach are U.S. Army Corps of Engineers beach renourishment projects.

The Army Corps deadline for those projects is April 30, and if the project is not done by that time the city of Boca will have to apply for a new permit.

(The fourth project was south Boca Raton beach, which is not an Army Corps project, but the city used the same contractor to save money.)

“If we don’t meet the deadline, we would have to go for a formal permit extension because the Florida Department of Environmental Protection doesn’t allow us to dredge beyond April 30,” she said.

The city would probably only be able to get an extension into mid-May because of turtle nesting season, she said.

But the dredge has already placed about 40,000 cubic yards of sand on the beach in its first two days, a good head start, she said. “We feel confident we have more than enough days to get the job done before the deadline.”

Meanwhile, winds and surf have carved out high escarpments on Ocean Ridge’s beach, a renourishment project that was finished Feb. 9.

“At the southern end of Oceanfront Park, there’s an escarpment about 1,550 feet long and 4 feet high, and places that are 6 feet high. It’s the biggest escarpment I’ve seen in Palm Beach County,” said Tom Warnke, a member of the executive committee of the Palm Beach chapter of Surfrider Foundation, a nonprofit environmental group that works to protect oceans and beaches.

At the north end of Hammock Park, another escarpment is about 550 feet long and 2 to 3 feet high, he said.

“High tide water comes right to the base of the escarpments, where turtles build nests. The tide washes out the eggs,” he said.

The county is aware of

the escarpments, said Tracy Logue, coastal geologist for Palm Beach County Environmental Resources Management.

“We’ve been monitoring the escarpments and updating the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on the conditions,” she said. “If necessary, a knockdown will be conducted as late as possible to minimize additional scarping during the peak (turtle) nesting period.”

The county sea turtle experts will make the decisions on whether or not to relocate any newly deposited nests near an escarpment, she said.

The county has a small window of opportunity to move a nest. “According to state permit conditions, nests requiring relocation must be moved no later than 9 a.m. the morning following deposition,” she said.

The non-profit Reef Rescue group has been researching the turbidity produced by the sand pumping at all four beaches, and saw few problems with Delray Beach but a big problem at Boca’s north beach.

“They were able to keep the silt plumes under control in Delray Beach. This company has a smaller piece of equipment than the big dredge used last year, and they could control the amount of of silt generated. I don’t think we have any impacts to reefs,” said Ed Tichenor, director of Palm Beach County Reef Rescue.

Boca’s north beach is a different story, he said.

“With just one day of pumping, we saw a massive amount of turbidity. We could see turbidity coming off the beach and going all the way to Boca Inlet,” he said. “Unlike the other projects, this is a critical habitat for endangered staghorn coral. I’m very concerned about this project.”

On March 25, U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel came to Ocean Ridge to make a ceremonial check presentation for the $12 million in federal money that Congress is contributing through the Army Corps to the county’s beach projects, including Delray Beach, Ocean Ridge and north Boca Raton beach — enough to cover about 60 percent of the work. The rest is coming from the state, county and city governments.

“Beaches mean much more to our community than just a place to get a suntan,” Frankel said. “Beaches protect our property, they are home to natural habitats, and they attract visitors from all over the world. This means millions of dollars in property taxes and tourist dollars to our region.” Ú

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Continued from page 1 that translates into good news for nearby businesses.

“The success of the hotel in its group and leisure stays equates to success for our local retailers and restaurants,” he said. “And the hotel is having a phenomenal year.”

In Delray Beach, tourismrelated businesses such as Delray Yacht Cruises, which offers Intracoastal sightseeing tours, also have benefited from the influx of visitors.

“It’s been a very busy season,” said Vice President Meghan Christian. “It’s been busier than last season.”

Much of the credit for the increase in visitors to South Florida can be given to Mother Nature. Just about everyone in the local hospitality industry points to the miserable winter in the Northeast and much of the rest of the county as the main reason tourists are flocking to the area.

But Peter Ricci, director of the hospitality-management program at Florida Atlantic University, says other factors also have played a key role, including the rebounding economy, pent-up demand and a significant increase in tourism promotion at the state, county and local level.

“It’s like a perfect storm of several factors coming together,” he said.

Ricci says a commitment by the state and strong promotional efforts by county organizations such as Discover the Palm Beaches and the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative have helped drive numbers up.

“There are people who used to come to Florida regularly but who might have been lured away to other places,” he said.

“Now Florida [marketing] is in their face.”

Discover the Palm Beaches promoted the area in the Northeast and the Washington, D.C., area through its “Winter in the Palm Beaches” campaign, which hit at about the same time as the bad weather up north.

In Delray Beach, one of the few local cities with its own organization focused specifically on tourism, the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative has been working closely with state and county groups to bring visitors to town.

Those efforts, according to the marketing cooperative’s Executive Director Stephanie Immelman, as well as strong local efforts, help bring people to Delray initially — but it is

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“We want people to visit here for the first time and they’ll fall in love and come back,” she said. “Ultimately, we hope they’ll buy a house and move their business here.”

At Crane’s Beachhouse, General Manager Cathy Balestriere sees the upswing in tourism continuing into the summer.

By early March, Crane’s had already booked 118 room nights for June compared to just eight at the same time last year. Ú

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World War II Experience

Delray Beach Historical Society - March 20 WWII Navy veteran Ernie Simon, and his wife, Norma, look at a mannequin dressed in a WWII 101st Airborne uniform in the Cason Cottage at the Delray Beach Historical Society during the ‘Delray Beach: The World War II Experience.’

Kurtis Boggs/ The Coastal Star

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Rescuers perform first aid on victims of the Two Georges that sank outside the Boynton Inlet.

INLET

Continued from page 1 outside the inlet to rescue many of the Two Georges passengers and crew.

Some passengers swam to the beach. Bodies were recovered by rescuers near the inlet. Others washed up on the shore. A fifth passenger was never found and was presumed to be lost.

Lash, now 69, was working as a mate on the boat that day and was standing behind Two Georges Capt. Jimmy Stevens when the wooden boat capsized.

During a recent interview at his home in Boynton Beach, Lash said the fishing boat was surfing down a wave when it veered, began taking on water on its port side and then rolled over.

“I remember Capt. Jim crying out, ‘Oh my God. She’s gone,’” Lash wrote in a summary of the accident, written for his family.

“I was thrown against the back windows of the wheelhouse as she rolled over,” Lash wrote. “Total confusion ensued. I was under water with my feet tangled in some unknown line, preventing me from coming to the surface.”

He reached for his fishing pliers, but they were gone.

That’s when he calmly reached for his pocketknife and cut his way to freedom.

Lash said he remembered taking the time to fold his pocketknife and slip it back into his pocket before he shot to the surface to for air.

Lash swam over to help a man who was trying to cling to a cooler. Then Capt. Angelo Phillips and the crew of the Pepper pulled them both out of the water. The man who had been clinging to the cooler died of heart failure, Lash said.

Stevens told the Palm Beach Daily News after the accident that he waited for three swells to pass over the sand bar before heading into the inlet.

Everything seemed fine, he said, until a 20-foot wave lifted the stern of the Two Georges.

One of the crewmen told the newspaper that one wave broached the fishing boat, and another wave capsized it.

A 1965 Coast Guard report

about the accident said the wave raised the stern of the Two Georges until the propellers and rudder were out of the water. Loss of control caused the boat to veer and roll over.

Dr. Charles Moore, also known as Capt. Buddy Moore, was standing on the State Road A1A bridge, watching the boats come in Boynton Inlet that day because he was trying to decide whether the inlet was too rough to head out for an afternoon of fishing.

Firefighters administer oxygen to one of the survivors of the Two Georges capsizing. Photos

by Stan Sheets/Boynton Beach Star, Courtesy of the Boynton Beach City Library

From witness to rescuer

After the Two Georges rolled over, Moore, today an 89-yearold retired surgeon, jumped on a boat with Capt. Homer Adams and Red Waggner and headed out to the stricken vessel. That was lucky for Two Georges passenger James Renc, who had been slashed by one of the overturned boat’s propellers.

Moore recalled taking off his shirt and stuffing it into the open wound in Renc’s chest, then riding with him in an ambulance to Bethesda Hospital and performing surgery.

“If you’re going to be in a boat that’s flipped over and get popped and have a sucking chest wound, how lucky can you be to have a surgeon right there?” asked Moore, who lives in Lake Worth.

Renc later thanked Moore for saving his life. Renc’s two sons, one of whom had polio, also survived the Two Georges accident.

Members of the Gold Coast Aquanauts scuba diving club volunteered to attach a tow cable to the sunken fishing boat, said Tom Warnke, whose father served as president of the dive club at the time.

The Two Georges, owned

by George Culver, was towed north to Lake Worth Inlet and repaired near the Port of Palm Beach, Warnke said.

“The next day (the divers) went to see Culver, and he gave them each a free pass to go drift fishing. It should have been a lifetime pass,” Warnke said.

Culver had the Two Georges back on the water taking passengers fishing later that summer.

Veteran Boynton Beach

Pumps drain the hull of the Two Georges as it sits at its home dock in Boynton Beach, just north of Ocean Avenue in this photograph from the Boynton Beach Star.

Don Lash was ship’s mate on the Two Georges when it sank in 1964. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star fishing captains said the wooden fishing boat continued to take passengers fishing off Boynton Inlet for another 30 years or so.

The Two Georges, named for Culver and his father, was taken out of service in the early 1990s after it failed a Coast Guard inspection.

Culver died in 1996. The restaurant bearing the Two Georges name was sold following his death.

Difficult conditions

After investigating the Two Georges accident, the Coast Guard charged Capt. Stevens with “inattention to duty.”

Lash blamed the fatal accident on rough sea conditions outside a difficult inlet that acted on an outdated boat.

“There wasn’t a fault other

than the design of the inlet and the boat,” said Lash, who went on to captain the Sea Mist III for a few years and own a fleet of fishing boats in South Carolina.

“It was very upsetting to our family and a sad time in the fishing community,” said Cindy Jamison, daughter of renowned Boynton Beach captain Kenny Lyman, who moored his boat next to the Two Georges.

The capsizing of the Two Georges underscored the hazards of the narrow ocean passage at Boynton Inlet, which was more susceptible to dangerous sea conditions then because the north jetty was not extended and curved until 1967.

“It’s still a dangerous inlet, but it was more dangerous at that time,” said Bill Beck, owner of the former Boynton Beach Star newspaper, which

published an extra edition showing photos of the rescue after the Two Georges tragedy.

The relatively narrow inlet, 130 feet wide, was opened in 1927 to improve water quality in the Lake Worth Lagoon. It was not designed for navigation.

The inlet’s strong tidal flow can clash with ocean waves to produce rough conditions for boaters. Winter swells stand up on a sand bar that forms from time to time outside the mouth of the inlet.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, the agency that produces nautical charts, notes that the Boynton Inlet is “dangerous and particularly hazardous to small boats not designed for open seas.” NOAA’s chart notes say boaters using the Boynton Inlet “should be experienced and have local knowledge.”

Larry Madden, who was a 10-year-old paper delivery boy for the Boynton Beach Star on the day of the 1964 accident, remembers selling the extra edition on the streets of Boynton Beach on the afternoon of the accident.

“It’s still fresh in my mind because it was such a traumatic experience,” said Madden, who now lives in Arkansas. “People were standing two to three deep waiting for the paper.” Ú

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Briny Breezes/Ocean Ridge

Town examines potential for security camera system LEFT: Jim McCormick and Bobby Jurovaty are sworn in as aldermen.

By Dan Moffett Briny Breezes is considering joining with neighboring communities in a plan to install a network of security cameras that would photograph the license plates of motorists driving on A1A. Last month, Mayor Mike Hill and Ocean Ridge Police Chief Chris Yannuzzi went on a fact-finding mission to Golden Beach — a wealthy waterfront enclave of 950 people in northern Miami-Dade County — to take a close look at the town’s high-tech camera network.

Thirty years ago, crime in Golden Beach got so bad that officials closed all but one road into and out of the town. Today, a system of some 72 cameras monitors traffic throughout the 1.3-mile-long municipality, and crime is no longer a consuming problem.

Briny is exploring a much smaller system of six cameras that would be positioned along A1A and cover the town’s northern and southern boundaries.

“The purpose is to monitor who is coming into town and who is coming out of town,” Hill said. “The hope is that when the bad guys realize that when they drive through they’re likely to get pulled over, the bad guys will steer clear. I don’t know that’s the case, but it’s an interesting theory.”

Yannuzzi said police departments along the coast are working toward having seamless coverage of A1A traffic through South County. Manalapan has used the cameras for years, and law enforcement officials in Ocean Ridge, Gulf Stream, Boynton Beach and at the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office are believers in having the capability to track offenders across jurisdictions.

“Criminals are transient,” Yannuzzi said, “and what’s going on in one community isn’t limited to that community any more.”

The “automatic license plate recognition,” or ALPR, cameras cost about $10,000 each. They have the capability of reading license plates in real time and comparing their numbers with databases of stolen cars and owners with outstanding criminal warrants.

“Obviously, it’s something that’s not going to be cheap,” said Hill, “but it’s something we’re interested in looking at.”

Golden Beach was able to pay for its $500,000 system with forfeiture money — funds that came from seized cash and property of people who committed crimes in the town, mostly drug crimes. Briny, as Hill is happy to point out, doesn’t have bad guys to seize things from, so the town would have to come up with the $60,000 for cameras from more traditional sources.

Besides expense, Hill said opponents of the systems make the Orwellian complaint that “it’s too much like 1984.” The cameras take high-resolution images and are even capable of monitoring boat traffic.

Yannuzzi said Lighthouse Point in Broward County installed the cameras four years ago and police since have made more than 100 arrests and seized more than $1 million in forfeitures, as crime fell.

Town Council members decided to do more research on the cameras and how to pay for them, then take the

matter up later this year.

In other business: The town swore in two new members to the council to replace Nancy Boczon and Pete Fingerhut who gave up their seats over the last two months.

New Alderman Bobby Jurovaty has owned property in Briny since 1999 and been a resident in the town for three years. Jim McCormick has lived in Briny for 17 years and served on the Planning and Zoning Board for the past two years.

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Retirement Party

Briny Breezes – March 27

More than 100 Briny Breezes residents waited their turn to congratulate Ed Gass who retired after more than 10 years of working in maintenance.

When resident Thelma Gannon commented, “You’re the best gardener Briny has ever had,” he replied, “Well this was the best job I’ve ever had.”

Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star

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Along the Coast

Proposed bill would bring HOAs under more state oversight

By Thomas R. Collins

A Senate bill that would give the state more oversight of homeowner associations, and impose a $4-per-year fee on every parcel to pay for it, has drawn opposition from an area alliance of property owner associations, which says the measure is unnecessary.

The bill (SB 1348) proposed

by Sen. Alan Hays, a Republican from Umatilla in north central Florida, says “it is necessary to provide regulatory oversight of such associations to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and local ordinances.”

So far, the measure hasn’t gained steam in Tallahassee.

Under the bill, a division of the state Department of Business and Professional Regulation could investigate complaints and enforce compliance in homeowner associations that are still under control of the developer. And after the homeowners take control of the association, the state only would be able to investigate complaints on financial issues, elections and homeowner access to records.

An ombudsman’s office would be created, along with an 800 number for complaints that would be available to residents in homeowner associations.

Condominium associations already have such an ombudsman dedicated to their

communities, and already pay the $4 fee.

Hays has said that the proposed law was prompted by complaints from homeowners within his home county as well as from around the state.

But Lori Vinikoor, executive vice president of the Alliance of Delray Residential Associations, says the current system of mediation is already sufficient state oversight. In that system, differences over homeowner association bylaws can be settled by a stateappointed mediator after both sides pay a fee.

That system works, Vinikoor says.

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says. “There’s always a place to go.”

But with such ease of access as an ombudsman, homeowners would be inclined to make frivolous claims, which will cost associations time and attorney fees, Vinikoor said.

“It’s like putting up a quarter or dollar into a soda machine and getting a soda,” she said.

“If it’s as easy as that, wouldn’t it be easier for there to be more frivolous things?”

In condos, she said, most of the complaints come from a “very small percentage” of condo owners, who have been dubbed “recreational complainers.” She says the same could happen in homeowner associations.

Vinikoor said she is unaware of any homeowner associations in southern coastal Palm Beach County who have been following the legislation closely.

Highland Beach Vice

Mayor Ron Brown, who also is president of the Bel Lido Home Owners Association in Highland Beach, said he was unaware of the bill. He said complaints within his community typically can be resolved locally.

“My opinion is that it’s not needed at the level our association functions,” he said.

Bel Lido likely would not be affected by the bill, since membership in the association is voluntary.

The prospects for the bill might be dim.

A similar bill was proposed last year, and did not go anywhere. This year, there is no House companion bill for it and hasn’t been heard in any committees, said Yeline Goin, a community association attorney.

“It doesn’t have a good chance of passing, in my opinion.” Ú

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Lantana/Hypoluxo Island

Council approves gas line, but straw poll still draws complaints

By Mary Thurwachter

A poll of Hypoluxo Island property owners by the town of Lantana showed 60 percent favored extending a natural gas line to the island. But not everyone was happy with the result or the voting process.

Many islanders appeared at the March 10 Lantana Town Council meeting to express their concerns. The town, anticipating a big turnout, brought in extra chairs and even set up bleachers outside. The bleachers weren’t necessary, but most seats inside

were occupied and individual speakers were asked to limit comments to three minutes.

The town sent letters to all 309 property owners in October asking for a yes or no vote on the issue. By the Feb. 15 deadline, 197 yes votes came in, 11 more than the 186 required for passage.

At a February meeting, several residents who opposed the gas line complained about being “strong-armed” by proponents to change their votes. A look at the town’s spreadsheet with tabulated

results revealed that 22 no votes were indeed later changed to yes votes.

How could that happen?

The poll was a straw vote, Mayor Dave Stewart explained.

And once the votes arrived at Town Hall they became public record and anyone could look at them. Proponents of the gas line did just that and then went back to some of the no voters to try to get them to change their minds.

Town attorney Max Lohmans said the poll was basically a straw vote to gauge public opinion. The only votes that

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really mattered, he said, were those from the five council members.

All council members save Malcolm Balfour, a Hypoluxo resident, voted in favor of the gas line extension. Balfour said that he had, as a resident, voted yes, but after talking to some voters who said they didn’t want and couldn’t afford the gas line, he changed his mind for the council vote.

“It just doesn’t seem fair,” he said, that some on a limited budget are having the expense forced on them.

Property owners will owe about $260 annually for 10 years to pay for the line. The estimated construction cost for the line is $534,396. The town agreed to create a special assessment to provide financing of running the lines to the property boundaries. Once in place, Florida Public Utilities will assume ownership, operation and maintenance.

Property owners will pay additional costs to complete the gas line connection to their properties.

If money is coming back to the town from Florida Public Utilities, the annual fee to residents could be reduced after five years.

The drive for natural gas was led by Rod Tennyson and Robert Barfknecht, who put together a team who went door-to-door.

They said that natural gas would be a good enhancement to the island, saving residents energy and money.

But at the March 10 meeting, one by one residents got up to speak for or against the gas line.

A few wanted to change their vote back to no after having been encouraged to vote yes. But the voting deadline had closed on Feb. 15.

Daniel Hiatt, who said he walks the island regularly and spoke to several residents who opposed the gas line, said he examined the votes and found

several irregularities. He said it appeared that “a dead man voted” as did a woman who lived in a foreclosed home.

He questioned the validity of several votes and said he was certain he could find more irregularities if given more time.

A widow who said she lived on a fixed income was moved to tears as she told the council she simply couldn’t afford the annual fee.

Tennyson defended the voting and said there were “island angels” poised to help the few residents who could not afford the yearly fees.

Town Manager Deborah Manzo said a few votes were sent to Special District Services for examination. But even if those votes were tossed out, there would still be 60 percent in favor of the gas line.

Stewart, who also lives on the island, said people were “strong-armed.” He said he’ll never use natural gas, but knows that when he wants to sell his property, it’ll be good to have it.

“I’m concerned about the cost and that some residents will never live to see the benefit of it,” he said. Ú

Delray Beach

Judge rules for city in trash dispute The city has won the right to force Waste Management Inc., to competitively bid for the right to serve the city after a judge ruled the city broke its own rules when it approved a 10-year, $65 million, no-bid contract with the waste hauler in 2012.

That means the city can seek bids from other waste haulers in an effort to get a better deal for taxpayers.

Mayor Cary Glickstein and Commissioner Shelly Petrolia campaigned in 2013 promising that if elected, they would work to get the contract rescinded and allow the city to seek competitive bids.

The city hired outside legal counsel to pursue the case to Palm Beach County Circuit Court, where Circuit Court Judge Meenu Sasser ruled in favor of the city late last month.

Waste Management spokeswoman Dawn McCormick said the hauler was “disappointed with the ruling” but added that the company will “continue to do the right thing and service the residents and not let garbage pile up in the streets.”

Glickstein said he was pleased with the judge’s ruling. “It confirms the Waste Management deal was contrary to state law, our local rules, and was a bad deal for taxpayers.”

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Lantana

Commerce and residences planned for former hospital site

By Mary Thurwachter

During the first week in March, Gov. Rick Scott signed off on the sale of A.G. Holley State Hospital in Lantana to a Boca Raton developer for more than $15 million.

“Now it is in the private sector and the devil is in the details,” said Mayor Dave Stewart at the town’s March 10 City Council meeting.

Developer Ken Endelson, of Southeast Legacy Investments, and urban planners are drawing up plans to develop the 80-acre property with commercial and residential space.

Just east of I-95 at Lantana Road, the property housed a hospital for tuberculosis patients until state legislators closed it in 2012 following complaints about the $10 million yearly operating cost and the age of the building.

Expecting the sale for several years, Lantana officials have made revisions to its comprehensive plan so they would have some control of what happens on the property.

One concern for the town is what will become of the 23-acres Lantana leases in the front of the property on Lantana Road for its baseball fields. Lantana has said it would move the fields if Endelson will pay for the construction and development of the fields at a new location. The town’s current lease for the ball fields extends to 2024.

The town, Stewart has said, would like to have residences and commercial development that will increase the town’s tax base.

Endelson’s Kenco Communities built Wycliffe Golf and Country Club in Lake Worth, Addison Reserve Country Club in Delray Beach and the Oakes at Boca Raton. Ú

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MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR: Chris Carter Davies

uccessful fundraisers are persistent and dedicated, and that seems to describe Chris Davies to a “T.” She’s been writing letters, making phone calls, and otherwise shaking the bushes for charitable donations for 20 years.

Beneficiary organizations include the Lupus Foundation of America, Southeast Florida chapter; the Delray Beach Historical Society; and the Sandoway House Nature Center in Delray Beach.

Davies, of Gulf Stream, is co-president of the Sandoway House board along with Ann Heilakka, and the two also are co-chairing this year’s annual fundraising gala on April 11.

“Doing a fundraiser is a lot of work,” Davies says, “and you think it’s just impossible, but the night of the event when it all comes together, it’s great. We raised about $50,000 last year, which was the highest ever. We want to top that this year.”

A native of coastal New Jersey, Davies travels home frequently to see family. She says her hometown on the Jersey Shore was “ground zero” when Hurricane Sandy swept through in 2012.

“My aunt lived in her house for 65 years and it was totally destroyed. And more than 100 of my friends were displaced by Sandy,” Davies says.

She met her husband, Jay, in Florida — even though he’d been a summer resident of her hometown.

“I didn’t know him, but I knew all his friends who went to my high school,” she says.

“We met the first night he arrived in Florida — and that was that!”

A retired chef, Jay once worked at Maurice’s Italian Restaurant in Palm Beach. Jay’s shrimp scampi was a favorite of many a well-heeled diner, including the late Ted Kennedy.

The Davies will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary this year.

Chris Carter Davies grew up on the Jersey shore watching her mom be an active community member and volunteer. Now she does the same thing as a Gulf Stream resident of the South Florida shore. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star IF YOU GO Where the Wild Things Are What: A fundraising gala to benefit the Sandoway House Nature Center.

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many years, and my mother was involved with every organization in town. I went to Brick Township High School.

As a senior, I was president of the Keyette Club, which was all about volunteering. I attended Ocean County College for two years before transferring down to University of Florida in 1976 to get my degree in early— Paula Detwiller childhood education.

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

A. I grew up in Brick, a small town on the Jersey shore.

My dad was the mayor for

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

A. I always wanted to teach underprivileged children. After

I got my teaching degree, I saw a job opening at the Alyce D. McPherson School for Girls in Ocala. My mother thought it was a ritzy boarding school.

I went to apply and got hired on the spot, and when the principal gave me a tour of the campus, I realized it was actually a reform school! And it was co-ed. My job was to teach juvenile delinquents how to swim, and also be their swim coach.

After a year there, I got a teaching job at Pine Grove Elementary School in Delray Beach. I taught at Pine Grove for eight years.

Today I have a little side business arranging orchids. I do them for my close friends’ special occasions, but mostly I donate them to silent auctions.

I’m really good at symmetry, so I incorporate shells, air plants and other things, and make them seashore-ish. So that’s what I’m most proud of these days.

Q. As co-president of Sandoway House Nature Center, what do you see as the toughest challenges the center will face this coming year?

A. Transportation to bring schoolchildren to the Nature Center is one of our biggest

challenges. The school district doesn’t have the funding to provide buses. We’d love to have more school kids come here on class trips, but we’d need our own bus to bring them. Our goal is to get a large grant, hopefully from the Impact 100 organization, so that we can provide that transportation.

Q. Tell us a little about your involvement with Sandoway House Nature Center. Why is it important to you?

A. I helped start the Center 17 years ago. I met Laura McCormick and Mary Lou Schillinger in a “Mommy and Me” class when our kids were little, and Laura introduced me to Carolyn Patton, whose idea it was to turn this old house into a nature center. I also met other people who were helping out: Tom Lynch, Nilsa and Frank McKinney, Lisa Tiernan, and Alieda Riley, Carolyn’s mother. In those days we spent most of our time in a trailer out front. I’ve been working to raise money for the center all these years. It’s important to me because of my experience in teaching underprivileged kids in Delray. I know the need for young local kids to learn about their own beach, which some have never seen.

Q. How did you choose to make your home in Gulf Stream?

A. We moved here 19 years ago when my son was small, mainly to be close to Gulf Stream school. Our neighborhood had lots of young families, which was great because my son was an only child. After school, three or four kids would come home with him to play.

Q. What is your favorite part about living in Gulf Stream?

A. I love the fact that it’s so

close to Delray Beach and the excitement, but I can come home to peace and quiet. And all my neighbors are so nice and friendly.

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

When you want to relax?

A. I have very eclectic tastes in music. I like to keep current, so I listen to the latest music on Pandora or iHeartRadio. But I also love classical piano music.

In fact, my mom almost became a professional classical pianist, but then she married my dad and had three boys and me.

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

A. My mother was my mentor. She just did it all.

She was a volunteer for every committee in town, so I got my philanthropic side from her. She could play the piano, she could play tennis — she played until she was 86! She was a golfer, a painter and a cook who could make a cake without a recipe.

I didn’t inherit her hand-eye coordination, so I can’t play tennis … but I like to ski and scuba dive.

Q. Who/what makes you laugh?

A. My friends. When we get together, we just laugh and have fun. Also, I’ve been really close to my cousin Virginia. She’s 10 years younger than me, but as we’ve grown older, we’ve gotten really close, almost like sisters.

That’s why I go up to New Jersey so much, to spend time and laugh.

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

A. Jennifer Lawrence, if she could make herself 40 years older! I just love her spunk. And she’s never forgotten where she came from. Ú

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Marie and David Vladyka

Jeri and Bob Bové

Bea and Jack Fearon

Mary Lou and Steve Cousley

LOVE

Continued from page 1 Steve and Mary Lou Cousley, both 73, were married in East St. Louis, Ill. Alas, the Burton-Taylor marriage did not fare well. The movie stars were divorced in 1974, remarried in 1975 and redivorced in 1976.

But a half-century later, the Bovés, Fearons, Vladykas and Cousleys are still happily wed, and on March 9, a perfectly sunny Sunday afternoon, about 100 friends and neighbors in the Colonial Ridge Club gathered by the condo’s gazebo atop the dunes to celebrate “200 Years Of Love.”

To be honest, the Cousleys were married on June 8, 1963, but let’s not be picky. It’s still their 50th year.

“201 Years Of Love!”

The renewal of their vows was more celebration than sacrament.

As Chapel of Love (The Dixie Cups, 1964) played on a laptop computer, the four couples ascended the dunes to cheers and applause while smartphones, iPads and even an old-fashioned camera or two recorded the event.

Jack Fearon wore a Hawaiian

shirt and shorts.

Mary Lou Cousley wore her original wedding dress. (“It has a little expansion panel in the back now,” she confessed.)

Her husband, Steve, sported a big, black, bogus mustache to add a touch of silliness to the occasion.

Marie Vladyka was accompanied by Denise Palino and Kathy Shinn, the same bridesmaids who saw her down the aisle all those years ago.

Atop the dunes, they were greeted by their chosen clergyman, Norman Provost, who added to the dignity of the occasion by dressing all in white, including the ball cap.

“Many years ago, I sent off $3 to the Universal Church of Life in Modesto, Calif., and received a certificate making me a minister in the church,” Provost began. “So what we have here today is a $3 wedding.”

Pastor Provost was a master at mixing satire and sentiment.

“You’re all still together, and all above ground,” he pointed out. “You’ve gone from being young and restless to old and cranky.”

And then he got down to business.

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“Amen,” someone in the crowd murmured.

“Amen,” several others agreed.

“Now take each other’s hand for a moment and think back to when you first took that hand and knew ‘This is the person.’ ” The couples clasped hands.

“You’ve kept your vows for 50 years,” Provost said.

“Do they really need to be renewed?”

They exchanged some souvenir rings, and then they exchanged kisses. The service ended with laughter as the

laptop sang Who’s Sorry Now? followed by a champagne toast. The whole affair was coordinated by the pastor’s wife, Laura Provost.

Then the crowd ambled back to the condo clubhouse, where a roast pig with an apple in its mouth awaited.

This was not a 1964 reception.

“Back then we had cake and punch and homemade mints in the Methodist church basement,” Mary Louis Cousley remembered.

“We had roast beef and a bottle of Scotch and it cost us $5.95 per person,” Bob Bové

recalled.

“Prime rib,” Jack Fearon said. “Her father paid.”

And then, over chicken and pig, beer and soft drinks, they revealed the secret of a 50-year marriage.

Patience was an essential ingredient, they agreed, and laughter; but Jack Fearon offered the most candid formula.“We have a system,” he explained. “She assigns the blame, and I accept the responsibility. But I’m negotiating a change.” Ú Celebration photos by Tim Stepien/ The Coastal Star

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88-year-old high school remains on local historic list

By Steve Plunkett

The old Boynton Beach high school will be a part of the city’s future at least a little longer.

City commissioners decided to keep the school’s local historic designation April 1 but restored its landuse designation to public and private governmental/ institutional.

The commission in 2013 changed the parcel’s land use to mixed use to accommodate architect Juan Contin’s plan to turn the school into an event and destination venue.

City Attorney James Cherof, who met with commissioners in a private attorney-client session to discuss the breachof-contract lawsuit Contin filed against the city, urged that the land use be changed.

“I think that restoring the land use puts the property back into the configuration that it was,” Cherof said. “I think it benefits the city’s position in the litigation.”

The change passed on a 3-2 vote with Commissioners David Merker and Mack McCray dissenting.

But a proposed ordinance to cancel the school’s historic designation failed on a 4-1 vote with Mayor Jerry Taylor on the losing side.

Because it was the first reading of the ordinance, the

public was not allowed to speak.

On March 18, when the measures were first discussed but tabled, residents spoke primarily about restoring the high school.

“I believe it would be a tremendous mistake to destroy that building, and these couple of resolutions which are on the agenda certainly point it in that direction,” resident Charles Gaulkin said.

History teacher Susan Oyer, of the pioneering Boynton Beach family, said residents cannot go forward as a city if they do not maintain their past. She had her students send letters to the commissioners opposing the measures, she said.

“I haven’t met a single person who wants to see something bad happen to this building,” Oyer said.

But Taylor called the school, which opened for classes in 1926, a health and safety hazard.

“That building is loaded with asbestos. Anybody going into that building needs to be wearing a hazmat suit,” he said at the March 18 meeting.

Taylor said the school would collapse if a hurricane struck and that another developer or the city would need $8 million to recondition it. That, he said, is $8 million the city doesn’t have. Ú

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By Emily J. Minor She’s 11, which means she likes miniature golf and ocean waves, dance parties and spring break.

“She also loves to eat,” says John McManus, the father of fifth-grader Martina, a spit of a thing with her cute, short hair and happy smile.

Other stuff Martina McManus loves? iPads, iPods, iPhones. “Especially iPods,” says Martina, who recently won a photography contest after a school trip to the Everglades.

Of course, these days, everyone’s a photographer, right? Pink-and-blue sunsets and birds floating away on air.

It’s easier than ever to capture the world around us, and share it with others.

But Martina — who placed third in the photo contest sponsored by the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation for The Everglades — has been doing it (at least part of the time) the old-fashioned way.

With a digital camera and no Instagram filters.

“I like that everything looks closer,” said Martina, who said she loves flowers in bright colors such like purple, blue, yellow and pink.

The daughter of John and Kathleen McManus of South Palm Beach, Martina has an almost uncanny way of seeing the world, and here’s why: She was diagnosed with profound deafness at age 2½. For a few years, she wore hearing aids, with limited success. “You can’t speak until you hear,” said her dad.

Then, before Martina’s fifth birthday, she was equipped with a cochlear implant — a device embedded behind the ear that delivers electrical stimulation to the auditory

nerves. In Martina’s case, the cochlear implant brought sound and speech into daily life.

She’s still hearing impaired — a cochlear implant can only do so much. But today, she attends regular classes with her younger brother, John, 9, at Sacred Heart School in Lake Worth — a small, private school with a strong technology and environment-focused curriculum.

“It’s a godsend,” said her dad, about the cochlear devise.

“Whenever we lose a sense, the other senses take over,” says her father. “Her eyesight is absolutely phenomenal. Her powers of observations are just tremendous.”

And so it was that Martina traipsed off for the contest — called “The Everglades Through

the Eyes of Children” — which gave students at Sacred Heart a chance to explore the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge.

The McManus family didn’t realize it was a contest, said John, until they got a letter “out of the blue” that Martina had won.

Her third-place photo — a time-elapsed image that looks more like an impressionistic painting than a photograph snapped by a kid — was on display at the Worth Avenue Wally Findlay Galleries, where the winners and their families were honored with a reception in January.

Her prize? “A very nice digital camera,” said her father — so their little girl can go out there and capture the world, listening as she goes. Ú

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Natalie A. Kahler SOUTH PALM BEACH — Natalie A. Kahler of South Palm Beach, passed away on Feb. 5. She was 86.

Mrs. Kahler was born May 21, 1927, in Toledo, Ohio.

Shortly after WWII, she was vacationing with her parents, in Hollywood, Fla. As she was strolling with her baby sister at the beach, she met the man who would become her husband, Walter Kahler.

It was a typical passionate post-war marriage. Walter ended up building his own house in Lantana for Natalie and their

four children.

The children were all born in the late ’40s-early ’50s at St. Mary’s Hospital in West Palm Beach and all graduated from Lake Worth High School.

Natalie and Walter, who preceded her in death, also owned a summer camp in New Hampshire. Later the family summered in that state in a house that was also built by Walter.

In the children’s teen years, they relocated their summer place to Long Beach Island, N.J. Natalie was a stay-at-home mom, but with a husband who thought outside the box and four children, she had quite a challenging life, nevertheless.

She was a devoted wife and

mother.

Mrs. Kahler is survived by her four children and her sister (that baby she was strolling!)

The family is planning a celebration of Natalie’s life at a future time. Both her and her husband’s ashes likely will be scattered in New Hampshire.

Natalie passed away peacefully, in the Lantana home her husband built, in the loving care of her daughters and Hospice.

Her neighbors at Barbican, in South Palm Beach, all cherished Natalie. She was a quiet and gentle person. In this day and age, we can all appreciate that.

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His father, Maurice “Moe” Strauss, was an original founder of the successful Pep Boys chain of auto supply stores. Mr. Strauss served as a regional vice president for the company in Dallas, then returned to Philadelphia, his birthplace, to serve as a company executive for 30 years.

In the mid-1980s, he sold his company stock, used the income to enter capital investment management and amassed an even greater fortune.

“They had very nice things, but they didn’t flaunt it,” his daughter said. “They weren’t loud and felt no need to show everyone what they had. I think he saw Manalapan as a quieter version of high-profile society.”

In retirement, Mr. Strauss indulged his love of culture and philanthropy.

Locally, he was a supporter of Palm Beach Opera, the Red Cross Ball and the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County. He was also a donor to Miami City Ballet and the Fuqua School of Business at his alma mater, Duke University, which he attended on a basketball scholarship.

“He was a refined, true gentleman, and the best father ever,” his daughter said. “The best father ever. I said that to him right before he entered hospice.”

In addition to Kimberly Strauss, he is survived by another daughter, Wendy L. Strauss of Winnetka, Ill.; a son, Baron K. Strauss of Calabasas, Calif.; and grandchildren George, Ryan and Brody Dowd.

A funeral service was held March 23 at Rubin Memorial Chapel in Boynton Beach.

The family suggests that donations in Mr. Strauss’ memory be made to Palm Beach Opera, 415 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33401.

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Business Spotlight

The Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa strives to maintain the same great service and amenities from its days as a Ritz-Carlton.

Eau brand hopes to charm with unexpected delights

By Steve Pike The Palm Beach estate-style lobby basically is the same.

The restaurants have the same names — Angle and Temple Orange — and Eau Spa remains one of the world’s great luxury spas. But dig a little deeper at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa in Manalapan and you’ll find a greater wealth of guest experiences and awareness than when the 309-guest-room hotel operated as The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach.

At least that’s what John Bradway, Eau Palm Beach director of marketing, hopes guests will find. Bradway came to the beachfront property in August and has been hard at work ever since, building the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa brand.

The hotel ownership group — RC/PB Inc. — de-flagged the hotel as a Ritz-Carlton property in July after a long dispute with Ritz-Carlton parent Marriott International.

The hotel was renamed Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa — the name coming from its 42,000-square-foot Eau Spa, which is recognized as one of the top spa brands in the world.

“The spa did build some credibility in the property, but ultimately my job is to get (guests) loyal to the Eau brand,’’ Bradway said. “We’ve put together a comprehensive sales-and-marketing program and we’re advertising throughout the Northeast in newspapers, on TV and in lifestyle publications. And we’ve launched a new website.’’

That’s all great, but in the world of luxury hotels and resorts, brand loyalty plays a major role. Guests often are loyal to one hotel brand — for example, the Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons or St. Regis. Taking away a favorite hotel brand is akin to taking away their favorite flavor of ice cream and replacing it with another.

“We’ve converted so many people’’ who were concerned about the management change, Bradway said. “All we say is, ‘Come give us a try.’ It’s about

ABOVE: Dignitaries and attendees take part during the March 7 unveiling of the Eau Palm Beach’s new sign.

LEFT: Guests relax in the lobby as they check out some of the resort’s offerings.

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getting people through the front door. Once they see the improvements we’ve made and the place hasn’t (visually) changed dramatically, they like it.

“A big part, too, is that 92 percent of the staff stayed on. People are loyal to brands, but they’re also loyal to service

and loyal to people.’’

It also helped that Bradway knows the Palm Beach luxury market, having spent 14 years at The Breakers Palm Beach, where his roles included assistant club operations manager, director of reservations, director of strategic

marketing and, ultimately, director of innovation. Bradway also served as director of marketing at Round Hill Hotel & Villas in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and most recently was senior director of brand management at Denihan Hospitality Group in Manhattan, a family-owned hotel company with a portfolio of 14 hotels.

“The opportunity to come back to Palm Beach, where I started my career

and launch a new brand was something I couldn’t resist,’’ Bradway said. “We’re building all new marketing programs from scratch. The previous marketing (under the Ritz-Carlton flag) was all outsourced. Now, being an independent hotel, everything is done internally.’’

That’s where the deeper guest experiences come in. For example, each guests received a beach bag with flip-flops; a Keurig coffee maker in each room and an Illy espresso maker in the suites and a new Mediterranean breakfast buffet.

Each guest receives a wetbathing-suit pouch the night before departure for swimming the day of departure; and the lobby “turndown’’ at 5:30 p.m. daily features more than 100 candles and a toast to what Bradway calls “the newfashioned” Palm Beach.

“It’s a new way of positioning Palm Beach so it’s not the old, traditional kind people expect,” Bradway said.

“We put the emphasis on the unexpected.’’ Ú

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The contest was created to bring readers to their website, www.Cheap-Chic-Weddings. com, Bain explained, and it has turned out to be a real winner.

“Our contest’s sponsorships go from $25,000 to $125,000, and our top sponsor pays over $100,000.”

Some of that money, of course, goes for prizes: $100,000 for the grand prize, $5,000 for second place and $2,500 for third place.

The first year, a few hundred people entered the contest. This year, Bain said, she expects more than 1,500 entries.

“I’m still enamored by our first winner,” Bain said. “She made colored-toilet-paper flowers all over the dress and working buttons out of toilet paper, too. She set the precedent.”

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“We do say, ‘No yellow. No brown.’ No pun intended, but we don’t want to become the butt of a joke,” Bain said. “It really does, though, start flying at morning talk shows when the bathroom jokes get out of control.”

One last tidbit: It’s probably not a good idea to actually get married in one of these creations.

“We did a promotion in 2007, where one of our previous winners made a dress for one of our readers, and that couple got married at the Charmin public restrooms in Times Square.

However, they are getting divorced.”

The 52nd annual Delray Affair, April 25 through 27, will be bigger and better than ever, with more than 700 arts-andcrafts vendors, fine art, food and entertainment.

The event will stretch 12 city blocks, from the Intracoastal to Northwest Second Avenue.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

New this year are mobile “Art of the Automobile at Delray Affair” collections, featuring different cars each day; and “Rendezvous at the Affair Media — Entertainment Lounge & Broadcast Center,” sponsored by PeterMark Salon Foundation, a VIP area with food tastings by local restaurants, hair and fashion show, chair massages, tanning salon, giveaways, music, dancing and an after party at Delux Nightclub, at the VIP Block on Northeast Fourth Avenue and Atlantic. Price is $20 Friday and Saturday, and $10 on Sunday.

Garlic Fest champ Bruce Feingold, executive chef of Dada, and AJ Benacquisto, sous chef of 32 East, went headto-head in February to battle

it out in Delray Beach’s 2014 Garlic Chef Finals. They were presented with a mystery item, tofu, and given 15 minutes to create a vegan menu. Then they were instructed to switch sides, and cook up an interpretation of their competitor’s menu. In the end, Feingold’s rendition and execution won him the title once again.

Following the recent State of the Union Address where President Obama championed raising the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour, a number of businesses have publicly endorsed the higher rate and have already started to raise pay of their lowest-paid employees.

“Caffe Luna Rosa of Delray Beach is proudly joining their parade, and we are doing so because we believe it is in the best, long-term financial interests of both the restaurant and our loyal, hard-working staff,” founder/partner Fran Marincola said. Approximately 20 employees will get raises.

Over the years, Caffe Luna Rosa has helped employees set up bank accounts with direct deposit, navigate the process of obtaining their first mortgages and buying a car, and helped employees become American citizens, Marincola said.

“As a direct result, most of our workers embrace Caffe Luna Rosa as more than just a job. We are part of their family, and this almost always translates into their providing our guests with superior customer service.”

Luna Rosa is at 34 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach. Hours are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

A rare Mickey Mantle watch, signed and worn by the Yankees slugger, is the latest addition to the Delray Beach Public Library’s baseball memorabilia collection, thanks to a donation by Caffe Luna Rosa’s founder/partner Fran Marincola, who wanted to share his artifacts of baseball history with other aficionados.

Other items in the collection include a contract that shows that Mantle was paid $21,000 in 1954, and autographed photos of Yogi Berra, Sandy Koufax, Warren Spahn, Carl Hubbell

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Marincola said he bought the bulk of the items at a discounted price from Delray Beach residents Jim and Jodi Murray, who knew the memorabilia would be donated to the library.

No matter what the thermometer reads, it’s always cool in Delray Beach. That’s the message the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative sends out with its new “Hot Here: It’s Always Cool in Delray Beach” summer marketing campaign.

Created by executive director Stephanie Immelman and associate director Stephen Chrisanthus, the campaign targets in-state travelers as well as residents of cities with nonstop flights to Palm Beach International Airport. It is designed to drive customers to visit www.VisitDelrayBeach. org/hot, where they will find local hotel specials and other useful information. The Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative is a partnership among the city of Delray Beach, the Community Redevelopment Agency and the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce.

Cole Leavitt of Coldwell Banker, Delray Beach, was presented with the Office Deal of the Year award by the Realtors Commercial Alliance for the sale of the former National Enquirer site in Lantana. Leavitt brokered the $3.55 million deal last summer to Palm Beach Maritime Academy. The sevenacre property, at 600 E. Coast Ave., was owned by a Louis J. Appignani trust and had been vacant for three years.

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The COASTAL STAR This past year was busy for the Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce, which announced new vision and mission statements.

The chamber aims to be “recognized as the premier organization of choice representing and promoting the business community; and to connect business to everything that creates success.” In line with these intentions, the chamber announced three affiliation programs: • The Lynn University Tuition Discount Program, which entitles chamber members to a 20 percent discount toward graduate degrees and evening or online bachelor’s degree programs. A 10 percent discount is available for immediate families of chamber members.

• Seaview Radio affiliation, which gives new and renewing chamber members the opportunity for 20 free 30-second radio commercials aired on 95.9, 106.9FM and 960AM. • Brooks Brothers Corporate Membership Program, which entitles chamber members to a 15 percent discount on merchandise.

Thanks to its recent expansion at its Plaza del Mar location, the Plaza Theatre will present an additional lineup of cabaret and comedy: “Close to You — An Evening of Karen Carpenter” on selected dates in April; “Broadway’s Second Bananas” in May; “Follow The Yellow Brick Road: The Music of Yip Harburg” in June; “Moon River: The Songs of Johnny Mercer” in July; and in August, “Oy Vey … It’s Broadway!” Pricing for the new series is $30 for each cabaret show, and $125 for all five shows.

Open-mike comedy nights are scheduled at 8 p.m. April 26, May 31, June 28, Aug. 2 and 30. Tickets are $15. The theater also announced some new shows to its main stage lineup: Exceptions to Gravity, Forever Plaid, She Loves Me, The Assembled Parties, Phantom and That’s Ballroom. For information, visit the box office, 262 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan, call (561) 588-1820, or visit www.plazatheatre.net.

Rick and Pat Howard, owners of Sklar Furnishings, will be named Small Business Leaders of the Year by the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce at its annual Business Awards Luncheon in May. And here’s some more news about the Howards: They’ve just opened two innovative galleries in their contemporary furniture showroom and design center.

The Stressless Gallery features a seating line with recliners endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association, and Il Loft Gallery offers a collection of custom-designed furniture

by Giorgio Saporiti.

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Business Spotlight 31 Estate Holdings for the 4,084-square-foot office building at 610 West Glades Road. The property, on 1.27 acres near the hospital’s parking lot, was last bought for $871,827 in 2003.

The property became available after Tristate Imaging Group acquired 11 imaging centers from Signet Diagnostic Imaging and an additional five from Elite Imaging in October.

Since the deal included two centers in Boca Raton, one of them was closed and sold.

Rick and Pat Howard, owners of Sklar Furnishings, will be named Small Business Leaders of the Year by the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce at its annual Business Awards Luncheon in May. Photo provided with selected high-end furniture, accessory and lighting suppliers from North America, Italy, Scandinavia and the Far East to offer customers the opportunity to express their personal style. Customers can create their own designs by specifying the exact color, fabric, wood finish, shape and size of their furnishings, from sofas available in increments of one inch to dining tables, chairs and wall units.

A report released February

by Healthgrades named Boca Raton Regional Hospital one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for 2014, the fourth year in a row for the recognition.

In order to earn a place on the list, a facility had to have mortality and complication rates low enough to place them in the top 5 percent of hospitals in the nation for the last seven consecutive years.

The organization, which considered nearly 4,500 hospitals, used seven years of Medicare data and looked at the 27 most common diagnoses and procedures in the Medicare population to do its analysis.

Boca Regional has also been named as a Healthgrades 2014 Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence for the 10th year in a row, placing the hospital among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for clinical performance.

Also in February, officials at Boca Raton Regional Hospital announced that Fitch Ratings has affirmed the hospital’s investment-grade credit rating of BBB, while concurrently upgrading the organization’s rating outlook from stable to positive.

Recently, Boca Raton Regional Hospital paid $1.65 million to Signet Real

In March, the Central Palm Beach County Community Foundation held its fourth annual Women of Worth Stiletto Awards Luncheon at the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach. Speakers included Scripps associate professor Courtney Miller and Dena Sisk Foman, a partner at McLaughlin & Stern, LLP. The event is held annually to recognize and celebrate women in leadership who have made a valuable contribution in Palm Beach County. The 2014 winners were: Corporate: Aleida Socarras, Florida Public Utilities; Entrepreneur: Deana Pizzo, IT Solutions of South Florida; Young Professionals: Caitlin Mertzlufft, NextEra Energy Resources; and Nonprofit: Diana Stanley, The Lord’s Place, Inc. Christine Davis is a freelance writer.

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By Jan Norris Delray residents must be suffering from a serious sweet tooth — the number of shops that slake a sugar craving are mushrooming in downtown.

From sexy, fashion-themed cupcakes to delicate French macarons, towering Tiffany box cakes, giant gummy worms, and big, fat cookies, it’s all here.

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Those fashion cupcakes make a statement at Cupcake Couture, where Pam Joyner and her team turn out decadent cupcakes

Shops do a brisk confectionary commerce along Delray Beach’s Atlantic Avenue corridor

with punny names tied to the fashion industry. Bestseller? Red Valentino — a variation on the traditional red velvet with cream cheese-buttercream icing. Dolce & Banana, Cocoa Chanel, Donatella Vanilla and Caramel Lagerfeld are on the racks; Limey Pulitzer pays tribute to the tropical fruit and Palm Beach’s own fashion maven.

They are presented in two sizes — Petite and Vogue, with a box of four petites of mixed flavors the crowd pleaser, according to Michelle Howell, a manager and Joyner’s daughter. Whoopie pie See SWEETS on page AT2

TOP: Berry Wang, Jean Paul Peanutier and Red Valentino cupcakes from Cupcake Couture.

BOTTOM: Rose Crème & Basil and White Chocolate macarons from Le Macaron.

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Where to find sweet treats mentioned, as well as others in downtown Delray Beach:

lovers will find those handsized cakes here, and glutenfree, sugar-free and vegan versions of the cupcakes are available.

Candy: It’Sugar, 250 E. Atlantic Ave.; 278-6772; www.Itsugar.com Baked goods: Cupcake Couture, 328 E. Atlantic Ave.; 276-2334; www. cupcakecoutureusa.com Couture Cakes, 142 SE Sixth Ave.; 279-1828; www. couturecakeshop.com Le Macaron, 520 E. Atlantic Ave.; 266-3860; www.facebook. com/LeMacaron.DelrayBeach Shea’s Bakery, 255 NE Sixth Ave.; 275-9591; www.sheasbakery. com Two Fat Cookies, 245 NE Second Ave.; 265-5350; www. twofatcookies.com

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Couture Cakes takes fashion to the bakery where Esmerelda Pinilla whips out stunners for special occasions. The Colombian baker has been in Delray Beach for nearly a decade, baking from her home, but for the last three years, she’s baked from her shop on Southeast Sixth Avenue.

“My signature cake is a cream cheese cake — not a cheesecake,” she said. Her cakes are custom designed and for whatever occasion — birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, showers and favorite team parties.

The trend in cakes today?

Big ruffles around the cake, or huge fondant bows atop them — she calls it the “wow” bow.

Le Macaron

It’s all pastels at Le Macaron.

Hervé Rouge, owner of Le Macaron, isn’t shy about eating his shop’s specialty. “I like the basil and white chocolate,” he says.

The macarons, wafer-sized delicate meringue cookies that sandwich a rich filling, are France’s hottest sweet bite. The rainbow colors of macarons arrayed on trays in the shop may cause the most devout dieter to break down.

The cookies, all gluten-free, are delivered fresh every week from the store’s partner shop in Sarasota.

Flavors like Crème de Rose, and lavender from Provence, and salted caramel are popular, especially with brides and at baby showers, Rouge said. He is partial to the herb flavors, he said, though chocolate with ganache still wins over Americans.

Along with the macarons, gelato imported from France

It’Sugar offers candies and novelties ranging from old-fashioned wax bottles to gummy bears and Candy Crush confections. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star also is sold here.

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At It’Sugar, a chain candy and novelty store spreading throughout South Florida, it’s a saccharine wonderland for kids of all ages.

Store manager Mike McNary says, “There’s something for everyone, from 2-year-olds to 70-year-olds. We have old-fashioned candy they remember, like wax bottles, and we have gummy bears and Candy Crush candy for the kids.”

Along with nostalgic candies like Fruit-Striped gum, oversize candy is a trademark of the chain, and McNary’s store carries a 3-foot-long gummy worm as well as a 5-pound gummy bear. The scarier 27-pound, 8-foot gummy python can be ordered online.

Giant Hershey bars, and

Shrek-sized boxes of Jolly Ranchers and Good & Plenty also have their fans.

But another audience has found the R- and X-rated candies stocked in an area higher than toddlers’ views.

Phallic-shaped lollipops and things like the gummy bra have drawn an adult crowd.

“We sell a lot of those,” McNary said. They’re popular for party favors at bridal showers or as a gag gift.”

Shea’s Bakery

Pop culture figures in to the cakes at Shea’s Bakery as well, said manager Kate Townsend.

She’s managing the bakery started by high school whiz kid Shea Gouldd, who is away at college in Missouri. Gouldd made news by winning business entrepreneurship awards while still studying for her SAT’s.

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Frozen treats: Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt, 418 E. Atlantic Ave.; www.8948230 Sloan’s Ice Cream, 111 E. Atlantic Ave.; 303 3912; www. sloansicecream.com Mootz Homemade Italian Ice, 504 E. Atlantic Ave.; 330-8280; www.mootzitalianice.com Nonna’s Café-Gelato, 1136 E. Atlantic Ave.; 279-9328 My Yogurt Café, 524 E. Atlantic Ave.; 278-1810; www. myyogurtcafe.com Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop, 1155 E. Atlantic Ave.; 272-3112; www.facebook.com/BenJerrysDelrayBeach FY&I Frozen Yogurt, Nine NE Second Ave.; 450-4702; www. fyidelray.com Kilwins, 402 E. Atlantic Ave.; 278-0808; www.kilwins.com/ delraybeach Doc’s All American, 10 N. Swinton Ave.; 278-3627

Gouldd while she’s away, baking cakes to order. “Because we’re so close to Orlando, we get a lot of Disney theme cakes,” she said. “We’ve done a lot of Frozen cakes from the movie in the last month.”

Fancy wedding cakes with themes and other special occasion cakes are made to order from customer designs, or their own.

Bestseller is the replica of a Tiffany box, completely edible.

“It’s the blue box with a big white bow.”

Two Fat Cookies

New in town is Two Fat Cookies in Pineapple Grove.

Debbie Wexler moved her commercial bakery from Boca Raton in February, and offers a wide variety of cookies and

bars, cake pops, cupcakes, specialty cakes and pies in a storefront.

“Originally I was only going to do cookies, but the product line keeps expanding,” she said.

“People just kept asking for all different things. We do whatever our customers request.”

This is her first retail shop with displays, a nod to customers who wanted to shop for ready-made treats and see the staff at work. It proves vexing for some, she said. “They get to the counter and there are so many choices, they can’t decide.”

But, she said, the local shoppers come in for the signature item. “The Delray people really go for the jumbo cookies — all flavors.” Ú

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rool over this list: Venus and Serena Williams, Jennifer Capriati, Andy Roddick, Maria Sharapova. All No. 1 players. All guided in their formative years by Rick Macci.

Capriati’s ascent was meteoric, her fall possibly even more dramatic. The Williams sisters continue to win, as does Sharapova.

Roddick now 31, retired from big-time tennis 18 months ago, after barely a decade as a pro, but it seems like only yesterday the gangly kid from Nebraska was a student at Boca Prep, winning the Roddick U.S. Open and dating a budding Hollywood star, Mandy Moore.

At 21, he was ranked No. 1 in world, but when he had to wear a necktie during a promotional stop at Saks at Town Center, he didn’t know a Windsor from a four-in-hand.

But Macci, who now runs his academy at Boca Lago, still remembers the kid.

In Macci Magic: Extracting Greatness From Yourself and Others, written with former Miami Herald tennis writer Jim Martz, Macci devotes one chapter to Roddick, whose competitive nature was evident at an early age. On Sunday afternoons academy residents

— some of whom were already on the tour and newbies like 10-year-old Roddick — played touch football. That is, most of them played “touch,” as Macci explained: “The ball was kicked off and we ran down there to get the guy and here’s Andy and guys who are seeded players … some of best tennis players in the country … And he goes down there and tackles the guy. He doesn’t pull the flag, he tackles the guy. Gets him on the ground and then pulls his flag and he’s got a pretty good bloody nose from doing this.

And he looked up at me and he goes, ‘I got the flag!’

“I said, ‘Listen, we’re not playing tackle. You’ve got to pull the flag out.’ I knew then and there … he was just a fiery competitor that had a lot of potential.”

The new bridge is open and the mood on Ocean Avenue on both sides of the Intracoastal is upbeat. For most Lantana and Manalapan merchants who held on for 18 months while the bridge was replaced, the struggle was worthwhile.

Of course, some things remain mysterious. Tapas 210 has never reopened, though the tables are set as if dinner is about to be served. Nor has anything happened across the street at the site formerly occupied by Suite 225.

But at Pizzeria Oceano, a block east of Federal, Dak

Kerprich, who never stopped rolling out his gourmet pies, pastas and salads, “couldn’t be busier,” until he runs out of fresh ingredients.

The constantly changing menu might offer kielbasa pizza with smoked cheddar, mozzarella, mustard greens and onion or a spicy shrimp salad with green papaya, basil, pole beans, shallots, peanuts and garum. When they’re gone, he closes for the evening.

“I wish I had more space, but for now this is fine. My customers stayed loyal and we made it through.”

Closer to the bridge, the Old Key Lime House is having an impact as traffic regularly backs up and valet parkers struggle to keep pace. Apparently pushing the right buttons, owner Ryan Cordero reported his best January ever. Best way to get in without a wait: Go by boat.

That big hotel on the ocean with the new name now has a new sign: the old Ritz-Carlton is now visibly Eau Palm Beach. The new name may lack international caché, but Ritz or Eau, AAA says it’s still worthy of five diamonds. (So are The Breakers and The Four Seasons. Boca Resort and Club gets four — and don’t be surprised if Blackstone Group puts it on the market next year.)

Across the street at John G’s, good food at a fair price still draws crowds.

“It was a risk for us. We move over here and five months

later the bridge closes. There were some tough times, but we made it,” confesses Wendy Yarbrough, a co-owner with brothers Jay and Keith.

Customers loyal to John G’s, which was a staple on Lake Worth Beach for decades, continued to take the long away around. “The night they had the big parade, I was heading home and I could see the crowd waiting to cross,” she said.

“That night I slept very well.

Next morning at 7, we had a line waiting to get in, just like the old days.”

For snowbirds and locals who can’t get enough of the flavors scooped out at the Ice Cream Club around the corner, take heart: The Ice Cream Club will now come to you!

For $79, the club will pack six 14-percent butterfat pints, any flavors, in dry ice and ship them direct to your door. Baja Chocolate to Purple Daze, and some that co-founders Rich Draper and Tom Jackson owners have yet to dream up.

Reduced fat, yogurts, sugar-free and sorbets are also available.

The first kettle fired up in Boynton two years ago at Due South. Then around New Year’s in Delray, Salt Water Brewery kicked in with its amazing bar on Atlantic Avenue just west of the tracks along I-95. Not to be left out, Boca is getting a microbrewery. The Boca City Council said yes to a Barrel of Monks, a 9,100-square-

foot space in the South Congress Industrial Park on Rodgers Circle. It’ll include an 867-square-foot tasting room and a 15-foot bar. Tours will be offered.

Head “monk” Bill McFee is a veteran homebrewer who maintains a double life as a radiologist. Loads of work remains before the first pint is poured.

Due South, incidentally, was named Best Large Brewery in the state at the Florida Brewers Guild Festival’s Beer Brewer’s Ball in Tampa March 2. That’s a mouthful, but so is the beer.

Brewmaster Mike Halker claimed gold medals for his Mariana Trench Imperial Stout, Asylum Harbor Red Ale and Category 5 Double IPA, silver for the Cafe Ole Espresso Porter, and bronze for the Apple Brandy Aged Pico Duarte Imperial Stout.

Irvin Lippman, who ran the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art from 2003 until his retirement in 2012, has been named interim director at the Boca Raton Museum of Art. Lippman will run the museum Lippman and the search committee that will find a replacement for Steven Maklansky, who left Jan. 31 after only 2½ years on the job.

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Before Lauderdale, Lippman ran the Columbus (Ohio) Museum of Art and was assistant director at the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth, Texas from 1983 to 1994. His first museum job: staff lecturer at the National Gallery of Art in Washington.

Jewelry makes any woman a princess, but as a mentor once told Donna Schneier, special pieces make you a contessa. For nearly half a century, Schneier, a Manalapan resident, has been assembling a royal collection. And slowly but surely, she’s been giving it away … to museums. Her goal is to encourage the scholarship that will give art jewelry the legitimacy it deserves.

However, Schneier, who chairs the Bijoux! Art Jewelry sale, a yearly fundraiser at the Norton Museum of Art, doesn’t give it to just anyone. In 2008, she donated 200 pieces from her personal collection to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The exhibit is finally ready and will open May 12.

Lights, camera … and lots of action, as the 19th Palm Beach International Film Festival kicked off April 3 at Cinemark Palace 20 in Boca with a screening of Belle. It’s about the daughter of a Royal Navy admiral who isn’t allowed to fully participate in society because she’s of mixed race but ultimately helps bring an end to slavery in England.

The opening night party followed the screening at Bogart’s Bar & Grille in Cinemark.

Robert Morse, who has succeeded in show business by really trying, will be honored with the festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the April 7 screening of Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age. Director Rick McKay will receive the Visionary Award for his work documenting the Broadway stage. Another party will follow in Bogart’s.

The festival will present 14 world, eight North American and eight U.S. premieres, a spotlight on Canadian films in conjunction with the Toronto festival and a salute to Hollywood classics at Eau Palm Beach (April 5). “The Jewish Experience,” a series at several venues includes four world premieres and three best picture nominees for Israel’s equivalent to the Academy Awards.

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(April 6) and The Dubliner in Boca’s Mizner Park (April 9).

The festival closes April 10 at Cinemark Palace with a screening of Cas & Dylan and wrap party at Bogart’s with a special appearance by the director, Jason Priestley. A long way from 90210, Priestley claims 21 directing credits, although Cas & Dylan, which stars Richard Dreyfuss, is his first theatrical film. For information, go to www. pbifilmfest.org.

Speaking of awards, Lake Worth and Delray Beach claimed two Muse Awards from the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County March 13 at the Kravis Center. Lake Worth’s artistic attempt at road improvement, the annual Street Painting Festival, won the Council’s Choice Award, while the Chairs’ Choice Award went to the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum in Delray.

Other winners included: Bill Hayes, producing artistic director at Palm Beach Dramaworks received the Clyde Fyfe Award for Performing Artists.

Two new awards were presented to Sharon Koskoff and Roe Green. The Ellen Liman Excellence in Arts Education Award went to Koskoff, who creates murals, conceptual installations, giant Koskoff puppets and environmental designs. She also produces children’s programs and teaches at Delray Beach Center for the Arts at Old School Square. For her support of the arts community in time and money, Green, of Jupiter, was presented The Thalia Award.

Also recognized: The Flagler Museum, Historical and Cultural Heritage; SunFest, Outstanding Festival; Norton Museum, Outstanding Collaboration; Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Excellence in Arts and Cultural Outreach; and Kravis Center, Excellence in Arts Integrated Education.

FAU’s new president, John Kelly, is a man of the soil. His degrees are in agriculture and horticulture. He spent most of his academic career at Clemson University, which initially was South Carolina’s ag school before he helped it blossom into one of the nation’s top public universities. He likes to make things grow … and with FAU, he’ll have quite a row to hoe.

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LEFT: Coach Howard Schnellenberger was honored on his 80th birthday by hundreds of supporters, including football legend Joe Namath.

ABOVE: Schnellenberger and his wife, Beverlee, share a kiss to celebrate the end of the entertainment. Tim Stepien and Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star Kelly clocked in March 1, and even before he arrived in Boca he showed just how grounded he is. Since his wife and children will remain in Carolina until school lets out, he rented a truck, loaded it with essentials and his favorite plants and drove to Boca.

As soon as he arrived, he jumped on a plane for Tallahassee: time to meet state education officials and legislators, who are Kelly threatening to cut millions from FAU’s budget, in part because too few students graduate on time. He’s already had a small meet-andgreet with about 600 students, and the Making Waves Gala at the stadium March 29 provided the first opportunity to meet

with deep-pocket supporters.

Coming from Clemson, Kelly is by choice and education a sports fan. He’s already made it clear that he wants competitive teams. That’s good news to new football coach Charlie Partridge, who took time out from spring practice to join 200 guests at an 80th birthday celebration for former FAU head coach Howard Schnellenberger at the Point Manalapan home of his old Louisville buddy, J.D. Nichols.

Kelly didn’t make it. FAU’s former acting President Dennis Crudele did, as well as athletic director Pat Chun and retired Miami Dolphins safety Dick Anderson and receiver Nat Moore, former University of Miami team chaplain Father Leo Armbrust, Sports Illustrated writer John Underwood and retired Miami sportscaster Tony Segreto.

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quarterback Howard recruited when he was an assistant to Bear Bryant at Alabama.

But Joe Namath was so busy autographing footballs, he never even made it to Nichols’ pool deck.

“I’m breathless,” Howard said. “What a beautiful evening for the Schnellenberger family, and the family is all of you here tonight.”

When a woman in sequined gown serenaded him, a la Marilyn and JFK with “Happy Birthday, Mr. Schnellenberger,” the coach took it all in stride — but wife Beverlee required a little sweet talk. … No one comes between her and her man!

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The man who put the first shovel in the ground at 6631 Palmetto Circle South in Boca Raton will receive special honors during this month’s YMCA Inspiration Breakfast.

Peter Blum, whose name is both eponymous and synonymous with the nonprofit, familyoriented fitness Blum facility, said the 42-year-old YMCA has more than surpassed its goals.

“It’s mind-boggling how beautiful and great it is,” Blum said. “It has a tremendous membership.”

The former Manalapan mayor, now Delray Beach resident whose name also graces the DeVos-Blum Family YMCA of Boynton Beach said he is humbled by the recognition.

IF YOU GO What: YMCA Inspiration Breakfast When: 8 to 10 a.m. April 8 Where: Boca Raton Resort & Club Cost: $80 Information: Call 237-0944 or visit www.ymcaspbc.org “I feel that you get these honors if you live long enough and work hard,” Blum said.

“I still love the YMCA and all the people at the Y — and the leaders.”

The breakfast will take place April 8 with a new name — it used to be called the YMCA Prayer Breakfast — and a new theme, “A Celebration of the Spirit and Mission of the Y.” “Twelve years ago … it was basically a gathering to shine a light on the YMCA’s mission as a Christian organization,” said YMCA of South Palm Beach County President and

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The YMCA of South Palm Beach County serves 20,000 members and 40,000 residents annually with a focus on personal wellness and youth development. It is open even to those who can’t afford to pay for programs.

Funds raised at the breakfast, the organization’s largest event, will support the YMCA’s financial-assistance efforts.

“When there are children in need and families in need, then we’re able to help,” event co-chairwoman Gloria Hosh said. “Palm Beach County does have poverty.”

The keynote speaker this year: former Miami Dolphins player and current Offerdahl’s Café Grill owner John Offerdahl.

Past speakers have included Robert and Pamela Tebow, Tim Tebow’s parents; Wally Amos, of the Famous Amos brand; and former Florida State University football coach Bobby Bowden.

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April 7: Caridad Center will honor all 400 of its volunteers and recognize those who have reached their five-, 10-, 15- and 20-year anniversaries during a dinner celebrating the agency’s silver anniversary. Time is 6 to 9 pm. Cost is $250. Call 853-1638 or visit www.caridad.org. ABOVE: CoChairpersons Robert Souaid, Caroline Moran and Sanjiv Sharma. Photo provided

April 5: JDRF, formerly known as Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, is planning its annual south Palm Beach County event that helps raise community awareness about the nonprofit and its mission to find a cure for Type 1 diabetes. Time is 8:30 am. The event is free.

For information, call 686-7701 or visit www.walk.jdrf.org. ABOVE: Nicola Pinkerton, Martha Storey, Mariela Montgomery, Kyle Kantor, Diane Heard, John Maloney, Rhoda Rubin, Carole Mareus, Kathleen Conley and Brandon Gamble. Photo provided

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Monday - 4/7 - A Salute to the Heroes of Caridad at International Polo Club, 3667 120th Ave. South, Wellington. Honor all 400 of Caridad Center’s volunteers and recognize those who have reached their five-, 10-, 15and 20-year anniversaries at a celebration of the agency’s silver anniversary. 6-9 pm. $250. 853-1638 or www.caridad.org.

Tuesday - 4/8 - YMCA Inspiration Breakfast at Boca Raton Resort & Club, 501 E. Camino Real. Listen to former professional football player John Offerdahl, keynote speaker at the YMCA of South Palm Beach County’s largest annual fundraising event, to raise funds for financial-assistance programs form the community. 8-10 am. $80. 237-1943 or www.ymcaspbc.org.

Wednesday - 4/9 - “The Super STAR Spectacular” at Mercedes Benz of Delray Beach, 1001 Linton Blvd. Support Milagro Center’s annual showcase gala that shines a light on the nonprofit’s “stars.” 6 pm. $75 in advance; $85 at the door. 279-2970 or www.milagrocenter.org.

Thursday - 4/10 - The Proper Affair at St. Andrews Country Club, 17557 W. Claridge Oval, Boca Raton. Celebrate with a cocktail party and “style” event featuring a silent auction and fashion show of the season’s hottest looks to benefit Achievement Centers for Children & Families. 6:30- 9 pm. $160. 266-0003 or www.properaffair.com.

4/10 - Impact 100 Palm Beach County Grand Awards Celebration at Lynn University’s Wold Performing Arts Center, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Watch as the organizations awards grants of $100,000 each to local nonprofits in the areas of arts and culture, education, environment, family, and health and wellness. 6:30-9 pm. Free. 336-4623 or www.impact100pbc.org.

Saturday - 4/12 - American Girl Fashion Show at Boca Raton Marriott, 5150 Town Center Circle. Celebrate the spirit of American Girl style at a fun-filled event for girls, their families, friends and favorite dolls – all to benefit Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. 10 am, 1 and 4 pm. $40. 279-9103 or www.literacypbc.org.

4/12 - Masquerade Ball at West Palm

Beach Marriott, 1001 Okeechobee Blvd.

Watch as today’s environmental leaders are revealed during a fun event that celebrates the ongoing accomplishments of Pine Jog Environmental Education Center. 6 pm. $150. 686-6600 or www.pinejog.fau.edu.

4/14 - Women’s “Tee” Party and Fashion Show/19th Hole Club at The Breakers, One South County Road, Palm Beach. Join CBS Sports’ Peter Kostis, guest of honor, at the 46th-annual benefit for American Cancer Society’s Palm Beach unit. 3:30 pm, Women’s “Tee” Party and Fashion Show, $100. 5 pm, 19th Hole Club, $500-$750 per couple. 655-3449 or www. cancer.org.

Friday - 4/25 - Men with Caring Hearts at Boca West Country Club, 20583 Boca West Drive, Boca Raton. Join Florence Fuller Child Development Centers at the 13th-annual awards luncheon that gives nonprofits an opportunity to provide recognition and thanks to outstanding male volunteers. 11:30 am-1:30 pm. $100.

391-7274, Ext. 128 or www.ffcdc.org.

April 12: Guests are invited to celebrate the sparkle and spirit of American Girl style at a funfilled event for girls, their families, friends and favorite dolls – all to benefit the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. Times are 10 am, 1 pm and 4 pm. Cost is $40. Call 279-9103 or visit www. literacypbc.org. ABOVE: Katie Vassallo, Emma Warren, Sophia Dickenson, Aubrey Waldman, Caroline Calder, Gabrielle Kiminyo, Riley Hersh, Grace Vera and Danielle Kiminyo. Photo provided

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April 10: The women of Impact 100 Palm Beach County will gather in the Wold Performing Arts Center to award grants of $100,000 each to local nonprofits in the areas of arts and culture, education, environment, family, and health and wellness. The five grant finalists are: The Achievement Centers for Children and Families, Coastal Conservation Association, Creative City Collaborative D/B/A The Arts Garage, Florence Fuller Child Development Center and United Cerebral Palsy of Palm Beach and Mid Coastal Counties.

Time is 6:30-9 pm. Cost is free.

Call 336-4623 or visit www. impact100pbc.org.

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Thursday - 5/1 - Women in Leadership Awards at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Honor the 23 local women who have been nominated for their work in the private, public and volunteer sectors while listening to keynote speaker Valerie Plame. 11:30 am. $110-$130. 8687070 or www.ewpb.org.

Saturday - 5/3 - Kentucky Derby in Delray at Spodak Dental, 3911 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. Ladies: Don’t forget your hats. Gents: Grab your bowties to commemorate the 140th “Run for the Roses” at this benefit for the Community Caring Center of Greater Boynton Beach, featuring cocktails, Southern fare, music and games. 4-7 pm. $20. 364-9501, E xt. 25 or www.cccgbb-org.webs.com.

5/3 - Kentucky Derby Party at Boca Greens Country Club, 19642 Trophy Drive, Boca Raton. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, open wine-and-beer bar, buffet dinner, raffles and auctions to benefit Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Dolores Taylor Scholarship Fund and Forgotten Soldiers Outreach. 4-8 pm. $65. 927-7179 or www.orgsites.com/fl/ quotabocadelray.

Wednesday - 5/14 - Brunch with Tiffany & Co. at The Sonoma House, 220 N.E. 11th St., Boca Raton. Join local “angel moms” and foster children for a brunch that will raise funds and awareness for the

Place of Hope’s new Haven Campus cottage that houses youths who have aged out of state care. 10:30 am. $100. 483-0962 or www.hopeatthehaven.org.

Monday - 5/19 - Wine Dinner Party at New York Prime Steakhouse, 2350 Executive Center Drive, Boca Raton. Reserve tickets now for the inaugural silent-auction event and delicious dinner benefiting Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program. 6:30 pm. $125. 305-371-3330 or www.womenoftomorrow.org.

Thursday - 5/22 - Business Awards Luncheon at Boca Raton Resort & Club, 501 E. Camino Real. Be one of 300 guests expected to attend and honor Small Business Leader of the Year, Business Leader of the Year and Business of the Year.

11:45 am-1 pm. $75. 395-4433, Ext. 233 or www.bocachamber.com.

Friday - 4/25 - Men with Caring Hearts at Boca West Country Club, 20583 Boca West Drive, Boca Raton. Join Florence Fuller Child Development Centers at the 13th-annual awards luncheon that gives nonprofits an opportunity to provide recognition and thanks to outstanding male volunteers. 11:30 am-1:30 pm. $100.

391-7274, Ext. 128 or www.ffcdc.org.

Monday - 5/26 - Memorial Day Ceremony at South Florida National Cemetery, 6501 State Road 7, Lake Worth.

Remember those who lost their lives in service to the country during the Palm Beach County Veterans Committee commemoration. 10 am. Free. 844-2004 or

pbcveteranscommittee.org.

Saturday - 5/31 - All-American Tailgate Party at Delray Beach Center for the Arts at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave. Get ready for a day of family fun with other sport fanatics that will feature food, craft beer and live entertainment to benefit Achievement Centers for Children & Families. 5-9 pm. $25 for adults; $10 for children; ages 12 and younger get in free.

266-0003, Ext. 16 or delraytailgate.com.

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St. Andrew’s School, Boca Raton – March 8

Kravis Center, West Palm Beach – Feb. 24

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater swept guests off their feet at the annual affair, which started with a performance in Dreyfoos Hall and ended with dinner in the Cohen Pavilion — all to raise money for the center’s education and outreach programs. The show marked the troupe’s first appearance in the area in more than 15 years. PHOTO: Aggie and Jeffrey Stoops, of Boca Raton.

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Senior cast member Andy Yao (left) shares a heartfelt story about how Theater Director Teresa Vignau (center) impacted his life in a positive way as senior castmates Alyssa Moeller and Caitrin Assaf and junior castmate Caroline Manera try to hold back tears during a tribute to Vignau after her final production, Once on This Island, in the Roberts Theatre at St. Andrew’s School. Vignau is retiring after more than 20 years of directing. Kurtis Boggs/The Coastal Star

Red Reef Park, Boca Raton – Feb. 22

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The George Snow Scholarship Fund’s 21st-annual auction fundraiser attracted more than 450 ‘cowpokes’ for a foot-stompin’ good time. The event, which honored Robert Rollins with the Community Service Award and Lynn University with the Corporate Community Service Award, raised in excess of $100,000. PHOTO: Danielle Williams (left), with ball Chairwoman Jo Anne Williams. Photo provided by Alex Wells, of Unveiled Events

Before a crowd of more than 550 board members, donors, employees and volunteers — all sporting their finest Western wear at the 12th-annual fundraiser for the Tri County Humane Society — leaders of the Boca Raton nonprofit announced a new name and logo, plus plans for campus expansion. The new name, Tri County Animal Rescue, reflects the important mission and wide reach of the shelter. ‘Our new name now accurately defines our organization’s brand promise of rescuing animals and preserving lives,’ Doggie Ball CoChairwoman Harriet Lewis-Mooney said. PHOTO: Dr. Anthony and Jennifer Dardano, with Terry and Jerry Fedele. Photo provided

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Kravis Center, West Palm Beach – March 13

The Royal Swedish Navy vessel welcomed aboard dozens of U.S. and Swedish dignitaries for an official visit attended by local business leaders who enjoyed a luncheon and a dinner with Honorary Consul of Sweden Per-Olof Loof. ABOVE: Albin Jacobsson, Kathy Dickenson, Jerker Schyllert, Asa Lena Loof and Jacob Eriksson. Photo provided by Janis Bucher

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Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton – Feb. 4

The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County honored its best and brightest during an Academy Awards-style evening of performances staged by Andrew Kato, producing artistic director of the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. A record-breaking number of tickets were sold, and the event raised nearly $200,000 to help fund arts-education programs for local students that their schools otherwise could not afford.

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Heart of a Woman Luncheon

Boca Raton Resort & Club Beach Golf Club – Feb. 24

More than 750 members of the local community came out to celebrate the good things the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County does in the area — and to hear special guest speaker Mandy Patinkin. Patinkin, an actor and singer, talked about his Jewish journey amid anecdotes from his varied career. ABOVE: Bryan Drowos, Doug Horn and Gary Lesser and David Baer. Photo provided by Jeffrey Tholl Photography

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Delray Dunes Golf and Country Club, Boynton Beach – March 10 The 10th-annual fundraiser for Women’s Circle raised more than $200,000 and featured dinner, dancing and a silent auction attended and enjoyed by 200-plus guests. Pastor Julien Harris, of Saint Thomas More Catholic Church, was one of the inspirational speakers. LEFT: Gay Vela and Phyllis Spinner, with event sponsor Peter Blum. Photo provided by Barbara McCormick

More than 400 attended Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse’s Heart of a Woman Luncheon featuring keynote speaker and Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis and honoring Jan Savarick, president of the Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, as well as the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University and First Presbyterian Church of Delray Beach. Proceeds from the seventh-annual event will benefit the crisis hotline, emergency shelter, transitional housing facility and outreach programs. ABOVE: Gloria Pierson, Dukakis, Barbara Schmidt and Carolyn Cunningham.

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Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach – Feb. 4

Guild Musical Luncheon

Sailfish Club, Palm Beach – March 10 The Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation Guild has raised $1 million through its musical lunches during the last decade, and the 2014 series concluded with a presentation by guild President Dorothy Lappin to foundation board Chairman Simon Benson Offit of a check in that amount. ‘We never dreamed when we started the luncheons 10 years ago that we would be able to raise $1 million for these talented students, but with your help, we’ve done it, and we will keep going,’ Lappin said. ABOVE: Charla Bernstein, Barbara Cohen and Pearl Hazan. Photo provided by Lucien Capehart Photography

More than 50 guests attended a special luncheon in honor of the recently launched Gardens Conservancy. Gardens Conservancy Founding Chairwoman Frances Fisher served as hostess of the event that took place amid the rare palm trees and lush landscaping in the 1.7-acre sanctuary. Paul Milsom, director of horticulture for the gardens, was introduced for the first time after taking on the newly created position made possible by the conservancy. ABOVE: Gardens Conservancy member Sally Soter, with Jack Staub. Photo provided by Lucien Capehart Photography

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Thomas and Barbara Murphy of Gulf Stream and Daniel Casey Shedrick of East Hampton, N.Y., have announced the engagement of their daughter, Hannah Holbrook Shedrick, to Peter John Polidoro, son of Roger J. and Gwynne Polidoro of Floyd, Va. A late summer wedding is planned.

Hannah is a Gulf Stream School alum and a graduate of the University of Vermont with a master’s degree from American University. She teaches in Washington, D.C. Dan Shedrick was the founder of Score Baseball and Pinnacle Sports Cards and is a New York City-based investor.

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Members of the National Society of Arts & Letters’ Florida East Coast Chapter celebrated the Annual High Tea at the home of Jay and Marilyn Nelson. Chapter President Shari Upbin welcomed patrons and performers to enjoy artisan breads, fresh fruit, sandwiches and scones. A musical program followed. On Feb. 16, the chapter sponsored its Career Awards Competition for woodwinds-flute, clarinet and oboe.

The competition took place at Lynn University in Boca Raton.

Winners included Anna Maria Brumbaugh, John Hong, Jessica Esposito and Kelsey Page Maiorano. TOP: Cellist Doniyor Zuparov, pianist Feruza Dadabaeva, Alyce Erickson and Jon Robertson at the Annual High Tea. BOTTOM: Robin Johnson (seated), with Judi Asselta at the Annual High Tea. Photos provided by Lucien Capehart Photography

April 2014

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Community Calendar Note: Events for Tots & Teens are now in a separate listing. Please see page AT18.

All events are current as of 3/28. Please check with organizers for any changes.

APRIL 5

Saturday - 4/5- Golf Course Shoreline Clean-up at Lake Worth Municipal Golf Course at 7th Ave. N. and the Intracoastal. Hosted by Kiwanis Club of Lake Worth. Help clean up the shoreline of the Lake Worth Lagoon and Snook Island areas as part of Great American Cleanup.

8 am. Free. TedBro@aol.com.

4/5 - Walk to Cure Diabetes at Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. Help the JDRF reach its fundraising goal of $312,000.

Live entertainment, vendors, children’s activities and refreshments. Registration: 7:45 am, Walk: 8:30 am. No registration fee; walkers collect donations in honor of their participation.

686-7701.

4/5 - Great American Cleanup 2014 official events are held throughout Palm Beach County including events at: Sandoway House Nature Center (142 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach, 2747263), Harvey Oyer Park (2010 N. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach, 707-5660), and Lake Worth Municipal Golf Course (One 7th Ave. N., Lake Worth, 585-2958). Pre-register (required) by contacting the phone listed for each site. 8-10 am. Free. For details, times or sites call 6866646 or visit www.keepPBCbeautiful.org.

4/5 - Sand Sifters Beach Cleanup at Oceanfront Park, 6415 N. Ocean Blvd., Ocean Ridge. Meet at the pavilion in the lower parking lot. 8-10:15 am. Free. Contact JeffLev02@gmail. com or www.sandsifters.us.

4/5 - Zonta Club of Greater Deerfield Beach District 11 Area 3 Workshop at the Doubletree Hilton Deerfield Beach, 100 Fairway Drive, Deerfield Beach. Zontians from the Palm Beaches, Miami Lakes, Boca Raton, Greater Miami, Key West, Marathon, The Bahamas, British Virgin Islands, Tortola’s will be gathering to learn, reconnect and share their enthusiasm for making the world a better place for women. 8 am-3:45 pm. $68/members.

RSVP to Sandy Manning at 392-2223 or www. zontadeerfieldbeach.org.

4/5 - MoneySmart Program – Learn how to save 50 percent or more on groceries. 10-11:30 am. Free. Boca Raton Downtown Library, 400 NW 2nd Ave. 393-7852 or www.bocalibrary.org.

4/5 - MoneySmart Week @ Your Library for adults is presented at the Boca Raton Public Library, 400 NW 2nd Ave. Adult lecture series on all matters personal finance. 9 am-5 pm. Free.

Registration: 544-8578.

4/5 - VITA TAX Program at Pompey Park, 1101 NW2nd St., Delray Beach. Free tax preparation service provided by the United Way. Runs through 4/15. M, T & Sat.: 9 am-1 pm; M&W: 5:30-8:30 pm. Free. Call 211.

4/5 - The Writer’s Studio at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Held again 4/12, 19 & 26. 10 am-noon. Free. 638-7251 or www.delraylibrary.org.

• Green Cay Farms • Thomas Produce • Alderman Organic Farms • Volker Farms • Farriss Farm • Hornbuckle Family Farms • Gourmet Pestos • Thai-fusion Cooking • Independent Seafood • L'Autret French Bakery • The Orchid Doctor • Hot Sauces • Anita's Guacamole

Municipal Meetings

4/5 - Get to Know your Nikon DSLR at Palm Beach Photographic Center, 415 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Taught by National Geographic’s Raymond Gehman. 10 am-5 pm. $225. Registration: 253.2600.

4/5 - Buy/Sell/Trade Arts & Crafts Supplies at Art-Sea Living & Art-Sea Studio, 1628 S. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach. Bring your old/ new supplies and whatever you wish to sell or trade with other artisans. Bring cash. Noon-4 pm. $5/person. 737-2600.

4/5 - Art Exhibit Opening Reception at Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Includes works by Jack Bloom, Boca Raton retiree who creates multi-media phographs of fellow musicians; Nannette Notestein, a photographer, anrtist and children’s book author intrigued by Florida’s natural beauty and wildlife; and paintings by Trina Weisman. Exhibit on display through 4/28.

1 p.m. Free. 347-3900.

4/5 - Inventors Society of South Florida Meeting at Ligi Tool & Engineering Inc., 3220 SW 15th St., Deerfield Beach. First meeting is free. Held the first Saturday of each month. 1 pm. Free. Call Leo Mazur at 676-5677 or www. inventorssociety.net.

4/5 - Restyling Vintage Furniture Workshop at Delray Design, 777 E. Atlantic Ave. Plaza, Suite 5, Delray Beach, Delray Beach.

Learn beautiful painting techniques that make the personality of each piece stand out. 1-3:30 pm. $120 w/$25 deposit. 303-1456.

4/5 - USA Netball Association at Pompey Park Recreation Center, 1101 NW 2nd St., Delray Beach. Netball is a fast, skillful, team game based on running, jumping, throwing, and catching. For females ages 6 and up. Ongoing activity held Saturdays. 2-5 pm. $5/person per day. 243-7356 or www.mydelraybeach.com.

4/5 - Master Works from Around the Globe at FAU’s Boca Raton campus, University Theatre, 777 Glades Rd. Enjoy an evening of classical, romantic and modern masterworks from Europe and America. Krisztina Kover, FAU Instructor of Music, will be the feature piano soloist in Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 12 in A major. Other works include Papillon, based on themes from Jerry Goldsmith’s music for the film, arranged by FAU’s Alejandro SanchezSamper; works by Brahms, Verdi and J. Strauss, Jr. 7 pm. $10. 877-311-7469.

4/5 - Garland! Club Plaza Cabaret at The Plaza Theatre, 262 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan.

Held again 4/10-12. Th.-Sat.: 8 pm. $30-$40.

588-1820 or www.theplazatheatre.net.

4/5 - Polo Presents Tommy Mitchell at The Colony, 155 Hammon Ave., Palm Beach. Singer and piano player Tommy Mitchell may be best known for his distinguished credit as lead singer of the rock group Blood Sweat and Tears. Held T-Th. & Sat. 9 pm. Free. 659-8100.

4/5-6 - Lake Worth Art League Outdoor Show - View and purchase works by local artists at Cultural Plaza, 414 Lake Ave., Lake Worth. Held again 4/5-6. 10 am-4 pm. Free.

586-8666 or www.lwartleague.org.

• Organic Juice Booth • Nischa's Indian Food • Amazing Creations Florist • Kaler's Orchids • Serenity Flow Soaps • Italian Cheeses • Cottage Garden Teas • A Touch of Spain • Pasta Amore Raviolis • Paellas de Espana • LipSMAKin Good Honey • Tweedle Organic Dog Treats

Community Calendar AT13

4/7 - Ocean Ridge - First Monday at Ocean Ridge Town Hall, 6450 N. Ocean Blvd. 6 pm.

Agenda: www.oceanridgeflorida.com.

4/8 & 4/22 - Boca Raton - Second & fourth Tuesday at Boca Raton City Hall, 201 W. Palmetto Park Road. 6 pm. Agenda: www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us.

4/11 - Gulf Stream - Second Friday at Gulf Stream Town Hall, 100 Sea Road. 9 am. Agenda: www.gulf-stream.org.

4/14 & 4/28 - Lantana - Second & fourth Mondays at Lantana Town Hall, 500 Greynolds Circle. 4/14 meeting starts at 5 pm. 4/28 begins at 7 pm. Agenda: www.lantana.org.

4/15 - Delray Beach - First & third Tuesdays at Delray Beach City Hall, 100 NW 1st Ave. 6 pm.

Agenda: www.mydelraybeach.com.

4/22 - Manalapan - Fourth Tuesday at Manalapan Town Hall, 600 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan.

9:30 am. Agenda: www.manalapan.org.

4/22 - South Palm Beach - Fourth Tuesday at South Palm Beach Town Hall, 3577 S. Ocean Blvd. 7:15 pm. Agenda: www.southpalmbeach.com.

4/24 - Briny Breezes - Fourth Thursday at Briny Breezes Town Hall, 4802 N. Ocean Blvd. 4 pm. Agenda: www.townofbrinybreezes-fl.com.

4/5-6 - Steel Magnolias at The Wick Theatre, 7901 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton. Show runs W-Sun. through 4/20. W-Th. & Sat.-Sun.: 2 pm; Th.-Sat.: 7:30 pm. $58. 995-2333.

4/5-6 - South Florida Open Wheelchair Tennis Championships at Patch Reef Tennis Center, Patch Reef Park, 2000 Yamato Rd., Boca Raton. Approximately 40 local wheelchair tennis players from Palm Beach County will compete. Free. 367-7090.

4/5-6 - Gypsy - Presented by Curtain Call Playhouse at the Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. A musical based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee. Rated PG-13. Runs through 4/13. Th.-Sat.: 8 pm; Sat. & Sun.: 2 pm. $15-$25. 347-3900.

4/5-6 - The Pajama Game at The Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 NW 9th St. Runs through 4/13.

(4/10-13) Th.-Sat.: 8 pm; Sat. & Sun.: 2 pm. $30.

272-1281, Ext. 4.

4/5-6 - Rhinoceros by Eugene Ionesco - Presented by Florida Atlantic University’s department of theater at Studio One on the FAU Boca Raton Campus, 777 Glades Rd. Held again 4/11-13. F & Sat.: 7 pm; Sun.: 1 pm; 4/12-13: 1 pm. $20. 877-311-7469.

4 /5-12-19-26 - Beauty and the Beast at Showtime Performing Arts Theatre, 503 SE Mizner Boulevard, Boca Raton. 2 pm. $14/ adults. $10/children 12 & under. 394-2626.

4 /5-6 - The Taffetas: A Tribute to the Silky Sounds of the Fifties at Bob Carter’s Actor’s Workshop & Repertory Co., 1009 N. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach. 4 /5: 8 pm, 4/6: 2 pm. $20/ adults, $10/students. 800-494-8497.

4/5-6-11-12 - Till Beth Do Us Part: A Comedy

by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope & Jamie Wooten at Stage Left Theatre, 145 SE 2nd Ave., Boynton Beach. Held again 4/4-6, 11-12. F&Sat.: 8:05 pm; Sun.: 2:30 pm. Opening night: $20; Regular shows: $18. 301-5404.

4/5-6 - Mr. Marmalade by Noah Haidle at Outre Theatre Company, Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. Held again 4/11-13. F&Sat.: 8 pm; Sun.: 2 pm. $30/ adults, $25/seniors, $20/students. 954-3002149 or www.outretheatrecompany.com.

4/5-6 - Dirty Blonde at The Plaza Theatre, 262

• Finn-Atic Fish Company • Stone Crabs • Little Chunks of Love • Old School Bread Co. • Juice King • Empanadas • La Petite Pain Bakery • Katie Kakes – Gluten Free • Inika Vegan Foods • Sassy Palate • Delray Beach Jam Company • Pickle Peddler

S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan in the Plaza del Mar Shopping Center. Held again 4/9-13. Th.-Sat.: 7:30 pm; W, Sat.&Sun.: 2 pm. $45. 588-1820.

4/5-12 - ‘Til Beth Do Us Part: A comedy

by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope & Jamie Wooten - Presented by Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. 8:05 pm, 4/6 2:30 pm. $18. 514-4042.

4/5-27 - Dividing the Estate by Horton Foote - Presented by Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis St, West Palm Beach. Play runs through 4/27. 2 pm Wed/Sat/Sun, 8 pm WedSat, 7 pm Sun. $60. 514-4042.

APRIL 6-12

Sunday - 4/6 - Sunday Breakfast is held each week at VFW Post 5335, 500 NE 21st St., Boynton Beach. 8-11:30 am. $2.50-$5. All are welcome. 732-1989.

4/6 - Kabbalah & Coffee: The Secret of Simplicity at Chabad of East Boca Raton, 120 NE 1st Ave., Boca Raton. Includes weekly Living Torah Video Presentation. Held every Sunday morning. 10-11:30 am. Free. 417-7797.

4/6 - Passport to the Past at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton.

Presented by Gumbo Limbo Nature Center and the Florida Public Archaeology Network.

Featuring presentations, kids’ activities, and interactive exhibits. For all ages. Noon-4 pm.

Free. 544-8615 or www.gumbolimbo.org.

4/6 - Duplicate Bridge at the James A. Rutherford Community Center, Patch Reef Park, 2000 Yamato Rd., Boca Raton. Sanctioned A.C.B.L. duplicate bridge game for the experienced player. A light lunch is served.

Partners available for singles. On-going Sunday sessions year round. 12:30-4 pm. $10/person, payable at the door. Reservations or partners: 338-2995 or www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us.

4/6 - PJ Library 1st Birthday Party at South County Regional Park, 11200 Park Access Rd., Boca Raton. Children of all ages treated to Petting Zoo, Singing with Miss Susan, sports, crafts and activities, balloon artist, face painting and PJ Library stories. Kosher food available for purchase. 2-5 pm. Free/bring a new pair of PJ’s (pajamas) to be donated to Ruth and Norman Rales Jewish Family Services for

those in need. 852.6080.

4/6 - Over The Bridge: Daily Bridge Games at Temple Sinai, 2475 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. Instruction available, all are welcome.

Afternoon sessions include lunch; Thursday evening session includes coffee, tea and cake.

Sun.: 1 pm; M-T-W: 12:30 pm; Th.: 2:30 & 7 pm; F: 12:15 pm. $10. 276-8071.

4/6 - Barefoot by the Sea at Delray Beach Historical Society, 5 NE 1st St. Presented in conjunction with The Historical Society of Palm Beach County. Family event with arts & crafts, history presentations, turtle races, sno-cones, popcorn and more. 1-4 pm. $10, Free/children under three. 832-4164 or 274-9578.

4/6 – Sunday Musical Matinee Series: Wayne Hosford at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Featuring a vast repertoire of Boardway and American popular music from the ’60s to today. 2 pm. $15. 2669490 or www.delraylibrary.org.

4/6 - Classical Guitar Society at University Theatre, 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton. Guitar solos and chamber music by FAU students and faculty. 3 pm. $10. 297-3820.

4/6 - Concert: Amernet String Quartet Part of Music At St. Paul’s series at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 188 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Virtuosity and passion in a varied and innovative program. 3 pm. $20/preferred seating, $15/requested donation, $5/students.

278-6003 or www.stpaulsdelray.org.

4/6 - “Steps of Promise”: Family Promise Walk A Thon & Fun Day at South County Regional Park, 11200 Park Access Rd., Boca Raton. Join a 2.5 walk with music, games and food available. 3 pm (registration begins at 2:30 pm) $10/walker. 265-3370, Ext. 103.

4/6 - Soloist Jan Manasse with the Boca Raton Symphonia at St. Andrew’s School, 3900 Jog Rd., Boca Raton. Guest Conductor Gerard Schwarz featuring works by Mozart. 3 pm. Tickets $42.75-$71.25. 866-687-4201 or www.bocasymphonia.org.

4/6 - Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour at the Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Hot on the heels of the festival held every fall in Banff, Alberta, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road. Florida Atlantic University is happy to host the ONLY Florida location for the second year in a row. The show lasts approximately 2½ hours and includes a prize raffle at intermission (included in ticket price). 6 pm. $11. 243-7922.

4/6 - Jazz Community Dance Night at Lake Worth Casino Building, 10 S. Ocean Blvd.

Charleston and Swing the night away with the Frank Hubbell Jazz Trio. Includes food bites and dancing. Cash bar. $20/includes 3-hour parking.

6-9 pm. 733-7395 or www.lakeworth.org.

4/6 - 4th Annual Real Men Bake at Arts Garage, 180 NE First St., Delray Beach. All-youcan-eat feast of baked goods, sweet & savory to benefit charities supported by the Woman’s Club of Delray Beach. Vote for best of two dozen “male bakers”, with music, dancing and cash bar. 6-9 pm. $20/advance, $25/door (cash) 8436821 or gfwcdelray@yahoo.com.

4/6 - Free At Last: Redefining Freedom in the 21st Century - Presented as part of the

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AT14 Community Calendar Rosh Chodesh Society Course at Chabad of East Boca Raton, 120 NE 1st Ave., Boca Raton. 7-8:30 pm. $20/class. 417-7797.

Monday -4/7 - Coaching the Mature Driver at South County Civic Center, 16700 Jog Rd., Delray Beach. Designed for senior drivers (age 55 and older) to review the effects of aging and driving and how to compensate for the physical and mental changes to promote defensive driving. State of Florida-approved course for insurance discounts. 9 am-4 pm. $12. 854-8233 or www.safetycouncilpbc.org.

4/7 - Advanced Beginner’s Bridge: “The Competitive Auction - What to do when everyone is bidding” with Dr. Laura Frost at The Society of the Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. Series of four courses introduces the negative double, the cue bid as a limit raise, the Law of Total Tricks and preemptive bidding. 10 am-noon. $120.

Reservations: 805-8562 or www.fourarts.org.

4/7 - Watercolour Painting Workshop for adults at Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st St., Delray Beach. The instructor will provide a class lesson, and lecture with emphasis on composition and drawing, then a painting demo. The remainder of the class time is one on one instruction and finishing with a class critique. Held again 4/14 & 21. 10 am-1 pm. $33/residents, $38/nonresidents. 243-7350.

4/7 - Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services Annual Golf Tournament at Delaire Country Club, 4645 White Cedar Lane, Delray Beach. Registration and lunch at 11:00 am. Shotgun Tee-Off at 12:30 pm. Community members are invited to attend the reception and award dinner for $100, whether or not they attend the tournament. 852-5013.

4/7 - Line Dancing at the Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave. All ages and levels are welcome. Ongoing class held Mondays. 11 am-12:30 pm. $5/at the door. 742-6240.

4/7 - Senior Bingo at Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd St., Delray Beach. Ongoing class held for adults ages 60 years young and up. Class held every M&W. 11 am-noon. Free. 243-7356.

4/7 – Mah-jongg & Bridge – Mondays at 12:30 pm at the Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. 278-5455.

4/7 - Mah-Jongg at the Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. Held every Monday.

Intermediate: 1-4 pm; Advanced: 12:30-3:30 pm. Free. 278-5455.

4/7 - “Wine, Cheese and Conversation “Our Jewish Community” at Sea Ranch, 4301 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Join an evening of mingling and food for thought when the Gold Coast Division offers an insightful look into the engaging programs, agencies and events offered by the Federation of South Palm Beach County and how the federation is making a difference in the Jewish community locally, in Israel and around the world. 4 pm. Free. 8526084.

4/7 - Cultural Entrepreneur: A Conversation with Milton Maltz - Presented by the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County as part of the Culture & Cocktails Series at The Colony, 155 Hammon Ave., Palm Beach.

Milton Maltz founded Malrite Communications Group Inc. in 1956 and served as its chairman and CEO until the company was sold in 1998.

Interviewed by Beth Neuhoff, president and CEO of Neuhoff Communications. Proceeds benefit the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County. 5-7 pm. $50. 472-3330.

4/7 - A Taste of America: A Culinary Road Trip at the Society of The Four Arts Fitz Eugene Dixon Education Building, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. Chef Shawn Patrick Brett takes patrons on a taste of America, using four distinct regions of the country. A complete meal with wines will be served. This four-session demonstration-based class held again 4/14, 21 & 28. 6-8 pm. $375. Reservations: 805-8562.

4/7 - “Sounding the Alarm”: Documentary Screening at Wold Performing Art Center, Lynn University, Boca Raton. Documentary takes us inside the lives of those affected by autism.

7-7:30 pm: screening, 7:30 - 8 pm: Q&A session.

Free. Reservations: 237-7900.

4/7 - Sophisticated Discussions: A Singles Group - Join over-50 peers in a supportive, singles group discussion at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd. Held Mondays. Refreshments served. 7-8:30 pm.

Free. 393-7807 or www.myboca.us.

4/7 - Happy Squares Dance Club at the Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave. All ages and levels welcome. Mondays, 7:309:30 pm. $5. 865-2611.

4/7 - 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.

4/7-8 - Aaron Lazar - Presented as part of the Broadway Cabaret Series at The Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. M&T: 8 pm. $45. 243-7922, Ext. 1.

4/7-9 - Good News! The Songs of DeSylva, Henderson and Brown at The Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 NW 9th St. Held again 4/14-16.

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Green Markets Boca Raton GreenMarket - Saturdays at Royal Palm Place Southwest Parking Lot, intersection of South Federal Highway and South Mizner Boulevard. 299-8684. 8 am-1 pm.

Free. 368-6875 or www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us.

Delray GreenMarket - Saturdays at Old School Square Park, NE 2nd Ave., one block north of Atlantic Ave. 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.

Lake Worth Farmer’s Market - Saturdays at Old Bridge Park, A1A and Lake Avenue, northeast corner in Lake Worth. 9 am-1 pm. Free. 547-3100 or www.lakeworthfarmersmarket. com.

Boynton Beach Boutique Market - Sundays at Dewey Park, Northeast corner of Ocean Avenue and Northeast Fourth Street. Unique “Green Market” offers more than just fresh local organic produce and gourmet fares, it offeres unique handmade finds by local artists. 10 am-2 pm. Free. 714-2745 or www.catchboynton.com.

Green Market @ FAU - Thursdays at the FAU Stadium Plaza, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A variety of local vendors, including FAU alumni-owned businesses, selling items such as fresh produce, prepared foods, artisan crafts and jewelry, organic products and entertainment from students and other local artists. 10 am-2 pm. Free parking. 297-0197 or www.fau.edu/ missiongreen.

All dates: 2 & 8 pm. $30. 272-1281, Ext. 4.

Tuesday - 4/8 - Multi Media Class for adults at Intracoastal Park Clubhouse, 2240 N. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach. Two sessions: T (through 5/13) or F (4/11 through 5/16). 9:30 am-noon. $60/residents, $75/non-residents. 742-6221.

4/8 - From A Woman’s Perspective Book Group - Presented by Karen Kurzer at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 10 am. Free. 266-9490.

4/8 - Socrates Café at the Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. Philosophical discussions of themes selected by the members.

Held every Tuesday. 10:30 am. Free. 278-5455 or www.ci.highland-beach.fl.us.

4/8 - Adult Folk Dance Class at Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd St., Delray Beach. Ongoing class held for adults ages 18 years old and up. Learn new dances from around the world for physical fitness, exercise, and fun. Class held every T. 10:30 am-12:30 pm. $7/class. 243-7356.

4/8 - Couples Round Dance at the Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave. Learn figures and routines to various rhythms such as the Waltz, Swing & Foxtrot. Held Tuesdays.

Two sessions: Beginners: 11 am-12:30 pm; Intermediate dancers: 1-2:30 pm. $12/couple.

352-455-5759 or www.boynton-beach.org.

4/8 - Guided Tour of the Historic Boca Raton Resort & Club at Boca Raton Resort & Club, 501 E. Camino Real. Follow the resort’s evolution when it began as the Cloister Inn in the 1920s. Presented by the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum. Held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month through May 2014. Not recommended for children under 12.

This is a walking tour - wear comfortable shoes.

2-3:30 pm. $10/BRHS members, $15/nonmembers, $11 valet fee per car. Reservations: 395-6766 ext. 100 or www.bocahistory.org.

4/8 - Granada’s Poet: Federico Garcia Lorca concludes the Palm Beach Dramaworks Dramalogue Series at The Don & ann Brown Theatre, 201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach.

Lorca rebelled against Spanish society and was captured and killed by Franco’s brigade.

His works were completely banned in his homeland until decades after his death. He would ultimately become known as one of the greatest Spanish dramatists. 2 pm & 7 pm. $20.

514-4042.

4/8 - Tahitian Dance Workshop at the James A. Rutherford Community Center, Patch Reef Park, 2000 Yamato Rd., Boca Raton. Tahitian dance is a strenuous-hypnotic dance, good for the figure and a great deal of fun. Four-week course held Tuesdays through 4/29. 2:15-3 pm. $40/residents, $50/non-residents. 367-7035.

4/8 - Love is Good Medicine with Nubby Shober - Presented by the Campus on the Lake at the Society of The Four Arts, The Fitz Eugene Dixon Education Building, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. An insightful discussion on the emerging revolutionary science of psychoneuro-immunology and how we can use it to help ourselves and those we love live longer, healthier lives. Lecture followed by a reception.

2:30 pm. $10-$15. Reservations: 805-8562.

4/8 - “Sounding the Alarm”: Documentary Screening at The Society of Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. Documentary takes us inside the lives of those affected by autism.

5 pm: reception, 6 pm: screening followed by discussion. Free. Reservations: 805-8562 .

4/8 - Dance Etc. Concert at Pine Crest School, 2700 St. Andrew’s Blvd., Boca Raton. Upper and middle school dancers present a concert featuring student choreographed works. 5:30 pm. Free. 852-2800, Ext. 2851.

4/8 - Palm Beach County “Read Together Book” - Presented as part of the Evening Book Group at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 6 pm. Free. 266-9490.

4/8 – Socrates Café – A thoughtful exchange of opinions from people of different backgrounds. 2:15-3:15 pm. Free. Boca Raton Downtown Library, 400 NW 2nd Ave. 393-7852.

4/8 - Student Recital: Kevin Karabell (Trumpet) at Lynn University’s ArmarnickGoldstein Concert Hall, 3601 N. Military Trail,

Boca Raton. 5:30 pm. Free. 237-9000.

4/8 - Ukulele Workshop for Beginners & Players - Presented as part of the Travel, Music & Art - Natural Together Series at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Beginners and new learners are welcome. Held again 4/22. 6 pm. Free. Registration: 665-1718 or www.delraylibrary.org.

4/8 - The Passionate Kitchen with Roberta Sabban: Treasures of America: A Taste of History - Presented as part of the Campus on the Lake workshops at the Society of The Four Arts, The Fitz Eugene Dixon Education Building, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. Featuring delicious culinary creations in a fun and informal environment - while giving students the tools to go home and create something new in their own kitchen. This is a demonstrationbased class; a complete meal with wines will be served. Four-class session held Tuesdays through 4/29. 6-8 pm. $375/per four-class session. Reservations: 805-8562.

4/8 - A Separation directed by Asghar Farhadi - Presented as part of the Foreign Film Series for adults by the Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library, 400 NW 2nd Ave. 6:30-9 pm. Free. 393-7968 or www.bocalibrary.org.

4/8 - Soul Line Dance at the Ezell Hester, Jr. Community Center, 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd. Have fun, get some exercise and learn the latest line dancing slides. Dress is casual and comfortable.

Ongoing classes held T. 7-8:30 pm. $5/at the door. 742-6550 or www.boynton-beach.org.

4/8 - Student Recital: Cassidy Moore (Violin) at Lynn University’s ArmarnickGoldstein Concert Hall, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 5:30 pm. Free. 237-9000.

4/8 - Film Series: A Separation at Boca Raton Downtown Library, 400 NW 2nd Ave. 6:30-8:30 pm. Free. 393-7852.

Wednesday - 4/9 - Adult Oil & Acrylic Painting at the Art Center, 125 SE 2nd Ave., Boynton Beach. Adults enhance their creativity and reduce stress. W through 5/14.

Two sessions: 9-11:30 am or 6:30-9 pm. $60/ residents, $75/non-residents. Registration: 742-6221 or www.boynton-beach.org.

4/9 - 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/nonresidents. 243-7350.

4/9 - Senses of Cinema - Screenings and discussions of award-winning films. 10 a.m.-12:45 pm. Continues 4/16, 4/23/4/30.

Community Center, Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. $12 per week for residents, $15 for non-residents. 347-3900.

4/9 - Lawn Bowling at Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st St., Delray Beach. For ages 18 years and up. Enjoy a sport that takes skill and practice.

Everyone is welcome. W & F. 9 am-11 am.

Annual fee: $40/residents, $45/non-resident.

243-7350 or www.mydelraybeach.com.

4/9 - Socrates Café - Weekly discussion group at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Held again 4/16, 24 & 30. 11:30 am.

Free. 266-0194 or www.delraylibrary.org.

4/9 - Scrabble at the Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. Held every Wednesday. 1-4 pm. Free. 278-5455 or www. highlandbeachlibrary.org.

4/9 - Silver Science Days at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach. Every second Wednesday of each month guests age 62 and over can experience the museum, learn from engaging guest speakers, view a planetarium show and enjoy refreshments for $7. 2-5 pm. 832-1988.

4/9 - Modern Line Dance Class for ages 50 & up at Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st St., Delray Beach. Designed to enhance the quality of life through modern music and dance. Wednesdays, 2:30-4 pm. Per class: $4/residents, $5/nonresidents. 243-7350.

4/9 - Jazz Dance Class for ages 15 & up at Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave. Each session includes a progressive warm-up movement across the floor, and a routine or combination

April 2014 with which to “dance it all out.” Loose comfortable clothing or dance attire and Jazz dance shoes are recommended. W, 4-5 pm. $15/ class or $60/5 classes. 586-6410.

4/9 - Wednesday Dinner is held each week at VFW Post 5335, 500 NE 21st St., Boynton Beach.

4:30-7 pm. $8. All are welcome. 732-1989.

4/9 - Read Together Palm Beach County Finale at Harriet Himmel Theater, CityPlace, West Palm Beach. “The Language of Flowers” author Vanessa Diffenbaugh will discuss her book via Skype. Light hors d’oeuvres served.

5:30 pm. Free. 279-9103.

4/9 - Caroline Seebohm: Book Signing and Lecture Reception at Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, 2051 S. Flagler Dr., West Palm Beach.

Spotlight on Seebohm’s “Monumental Dreams: The Life and Sculpture of Ann Norton.” Open to the public and made possible by the newly formed Gardens Conservancy. 6 pm. $50/person or $75/couple. $35/member single or $50/ member couple. Reservation includes copy of book. 832-5328 or www.ansg.org.

4/9 - Cooking With Sustainable Seafood - Presented by Whole Foods Market Boca Raton at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Chef Abigail Nagorski, Lifestyle Center Culinary Instructor, and Shawn McClain, Seafood Department Team Leader, teach how to create delicious dishes utilizing sustainable sourced fish and seafood. For adults only. 6-7:30 pm. $7/members, $10/nonmembers. Reservations: 544-8615.

4/9 - CEO Robin Ranzal at the de Hoernle Lecture Hall, Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Robin Ranzal, CEO, Edgewater Ranzal Inc., speaks about her experiences. 6 pm.

Free. 237-9000 or www.lynn.edu/tickets.

4/9 - Zonta Club of Boca Raton Monthly Meeting at the Delray Sands Resort (the former Holiday Inn), 2809 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Zonta, a worldwide organization of women in business and the professionals who work together to advance the status of woman through volunteer work, donations and scholarships, meets monthly year round on the second Wednesday of the month for dinner. 6 pm. $30. 482-1013 or www.zontabocaraton.org.

4/9 - Adult Pottery at the Boynton Beach Art Center, 125 SE 2nd Ave. Learn to use a slab roller, coil maker and an electric wheel while creating pottery. W through 5/14. 6:30-9 pm. $60/residents, $75/non-residents. Registration: 742-6650 or www.boynton-beach.org.

4/9 - A History of the Florida State Hospital at Chattahoochee and Mental Health Care in Florida - Presented by author Sally Ling 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/non-members; free/Boca Raton Historical Society members.

Reservations: 395-6766 ext. 101.

4/9 - A World of Dreams at University Theatre, 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton. The FAU Wind Ensemble opens with a new work: “Above and Beyond.” The jazz-influenced “Le Creation du Monde” paves the way for the epic and emotional “A Child’s Garden of Dreams.” 7 pm. $10. 297-3820 or www.fau.edu/arts.

4/9 - Charlie Pierce Series and Florida History by Mr. Harvey E. Oyer III - Presented as part of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County’s Distinguished Lecture Series at the 1916 Palm Beach County Courthouse, 3rd Floor Courtroom, 300 N. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach. A reception follows the presentation. 7 pm. $20. Reservations: 832-4164, Ext. 101.

Thursday - 4/10 - DaVinci’s Vitruvian Man Class at the Art Center, 125 S.E. 2nd Ave., Boynton Beach. Learn to draw the human body based on ideal proportions by exploring Leonardo DaVinci’s Vitruvian Man. Th. through 5/15. 9-11:30 am. $60/residents, $75/nonresidents. Registration: 742-6221.

4/10 - 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.

4/10 - The Origins of Rome: Myths and Realities of the Eternal City with Dr. Giuliana Castellani Koch - Presented as part of the Treasures of America series at the Society of The Four Arts, The Walter S. Gubelmann Auditorium, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. Two times: 11 am & 2:30 pm. $25/non-members or $40/both lectures; free/members. Reservations: 805-8562 or www.fourarts.org.

4/10 - Lunch with Liz @ the Library: There’s Nothing New Under the Sun at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Brown-bag lunchtime program. 11:30 am-1 pm.

Free. 266-9490 or www.delraylibrary.org 4/10 - Adult Acrylics Art Class at Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st St., Delray Beach. Local instructor will teach basic acrylic painting techniques to beginners and available for instruction to advanced painters as well. Call for list of supplies. Held every Thursday. For ages 18 & up. Noon-2 pm. Fee for six- classes: $55/ residents, $60/non-residents. 243-7350.

4/10 - Senior Bridge at Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st St., Delray Beach. All experienced players

welcome. Partners not needed. Ongoing event held every Thursday. For ages 18 and up. 1-4 pm. Annual fee: $15/residents +$1/game, $20/ non-residents + $2/game. 243-7350.

4/10 - Linda Evans speaks as part of the Robert D. Chapin Lecture Series at the Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. 2 pm. $30-$45. 243-7922, Ext. 1.

4/10 - Orange Peels & Cobblestones Presented by Rose Marie Dunphy as part of the Author’s Series at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 2 pm. Free. 7368044 or www.delraylibrary.org.

4/10 - Knitting Club for ages 7 and up at the Boca Raton Children’s Museum, 498 Crawford Blvd. Children may knit a project for themselves or to be donated to a local hospital. Held Th., 3:30-4:30 pm. Free with museum admission.

368-6875 or www.cmboca.org.

4/10 - Performance: Lawvawn the Saxman: Jazz Duo at the Highland Beach Library Community Room, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. 5 pm. Free. 278-5455.

4/10 - After Dark & Curator’s Conversations - Industrial Sublime: Modernism and the Transformation of New York’s Rivers, 1900-1940 at the Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. Featuring changing special exhibitions, live music, films, tours, cash bar and menu options. All ages are welcome. 5-9 pm. $12/adults, $5/ages 13-21, free/under age 13 and for museum members.

832-5196 or www.norton.org.

4/10 - Art Outside the Walls: En Plein Air Exhibition Preview Party at The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, 601 Lake Ave., Lake Worth. $10/includes exhibit and artist trunk show. Artwork results of a series of “paint-outs” of the Plein Air Palm Beach artist group at 10 locations from Boca Raton to Jupiter. 5:30 pm. Exhibit open to public 4/116/7. Artist lectures held 4/29 & 5/6 at 3 pm.

472-3341 or www.palmbeachculture.com.

4/10 - Free Open Readings - Presented by The Writers’ Colony at Delray Beach Center for the Arts, 51 N. Swinton Ave. Writers and poets share their original works in a literary gathering. All levels welcome. 6:30-8:30 pm.

Free. 364-4157 or www.delrayarts.org.

4/10 - Writers’ 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 of writers welcome. Meets second Thursday of each month. 6:30-8 pm.

Free. 742-6380.

4/10 - Palm Beach Watercolor Society General Meeting: Marilyn Johansen Demo at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd. Held the 2nd Thursday of the month, October thru May. 6:30 pm. $2/ suggested donation. 416-9600.

4/10 - Dr. Christos Papatheodorou speaks as part of the lecture series at the Ocean Ridge Town Hall, 6450 N. Ocean Blvd. Mr. Papatheodorou tells an engaging story about the Macedonian King, Alexander the Great. 7 pm. Free. 732-2635.

4/10 - Dean’s Showcase No. 4 - Presented by the Conservatory of Music at Lynn University, Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall in the de Hoernle International Center, Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Program features students that have distinguished themselves throughout the term in the Lynn University Conservatory of Music. Chamber ensembles are chosen by faculty recommendations and are guaranteed to impress and inspire with their orchestral talents. 7:30 pm. $10. 237-9000.

4/10 - Wine Tasting at The Wine Wave, 900 E. Atlantic Ave., #3, Delray Beach. 6-8 pm. $10/ person, catered gourmet appetizers included.

Buy any 4 bottles and tasting fee is waived.

RSVP: 276-2076.

4/10 - C.R.O.S. Ministries Raise Your Glass to End Hunger at Delray Beach Center for the Arts/Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave. Wine and champagne tasting with offerings from five Delray Beach restaurants. Event includes raffle and live auction. 6-9 pm. $40/ advance, $50/door. 233-9009, Ext. 106.

4/10-13 - Monty Python’s Spamalot at Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave. Evening Performances: 4/10-12, 17-19, 24-26, 8 pm; Matinee Performances: 4/12-13, 19-20, 26-27, 2 pm; Dinner & Show Night: 4/10, 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 - 4/11 - Visit to Vizcaya leaves from The Society of the Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. Tour historic home and surrounding gardens with knowledgeable guides. 8:30 am-4:30 pm. $90/includes transportation, tours and lunch. 655-7227.

4/11 - 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. Meets every F. 10 am-1 pm. Free (fees will be associated with trips). 243-7356.

April 2014 4/11 - Current Events Discussion Group at the Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd.

Held every Friday. 10:30 am. Free. 278-5455.

4/11 - Chess Club for ages 18 & up at Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st St., Delray Beach. Knowledge of the game is necessary. All levels welcome.

Ongoing event held F. Noon-4 pm. Annual fee: $20/residents, $25/non-residents. 243-7350.

4/11 - Social Dance for Beginners at the Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave. Participants learn the basic steps to popular dances such as the Fox Trot and Merengue.

Fridays,12-1 pm. $5. 742-6240.

4/11 - Student Recital: Peter Smith (Trumpet) & Sheng-Yuan Kuan (Piano) at Lynn University’s Armarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 12:30 pm. Free. 237-9000.

4/11 - Bob Roberts Society Orchestra at the Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave. Full 16-piece big band plays a variety of tunes to entertain lovers of music and dance in a social setting. Every Friday. 1:30-3:30 pm. $4. 7426240 or www.boynton-beach.org.

4/11 - Hula and Tahitian Dance by Lei Pasifika Ohana for ages 7 to adult at the Boca Raton Children’s Museum, 498 Crawford Blvd.

Held F. 4-5 pm. $55/six classes; $10/one class.

Registration: 368-6875 or www.cmboca.org.

4/11 – MoneySmart Program: The Boca Pointe Acting Troupe with help from the Boca Raton Police Department present skits on dangerous financial scams seniors might face. 1-2 p.m. Free. Boca Raton Downtown Library, 400 NW 2nd Ave., Boca Raton. 393-7852 or http://www.bocalibrary.org.

4/11 - Trampled Under Foot - Presented at The Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Featuring siblings Danielle Schnebelen (lead vocals and bass), Nick Schnebelen (guitars and vocals) and Kris Schnebelen (drums). 8 pm. $30-$55. 243-7922, Ext. 1.

4/11 - Eyes to the Skies with the professionalgrade 16-inch Meade LX Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope at the Children’s Science Explorium, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. This informal event is held in the parking lot (weather permitting). All children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 8:15 pm. Free. 3473912 or www.scienceexplorium.org.

4/11 - Polo Presents Motown Friday Nights with Memory Lane at The Colony, 155 Hammon Ave., Palm Beach. Music from the Temptations, the Supremes, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Smokey Robinson and Marvin Gaye.

Held every Friday. 9:30 pm. $20 cover includes free drink coupon. 659-8100.

4/11 - Sick Puppies Comedy at Showtime Performing Arts Theatre, 503 SE Mizner Blvd., Ste. 73, Boca Raton. South Florida’s newest improvisational comedy troupe. Each week’s 90-minute show is unique. For adults. 9:30 pm. $20. 394-2626 or www.ShowtimeBoca.com.

4/11-13 - 16th Annual Reggae Fest at Bryant Park, Lake Ave. & S. Golfview Rd., Lake Worth.

F: 5-10 pm; Sat.: Noon-10 pm; Sun.: 12:30-7 pm. $10/day; $25/weekend pass. 790-6200 or www. lwreggaefest.com.

Saturday -4/12 - Great American Cleanup 2014 as part of a national effort to beautify the nation. held throughout Palm Beach County including events at: Spanish River Park (1301 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton, 544-8606); South Inlet Park (1100 S. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton, 667-2166); Cason Community Garden at Cason United Methodist Church (342 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, 374-2434); Atlantic Dunes Park (1 block north of Linton Blvd. on A1A, Delray Beach, 954-553-4811); Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (10216 Lee Rd., Boynton Beach); Lake Worth Beach (315-1956) and Phipps Ocean Beach Park (2185 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach, 627-5506). Start times between 8-9 am, depending on location.

All ages. Pre-register (required) by contacting the phone listed for each site.. Space is limited.

Free. For further details, times or sites, call 6866646 or visit www.keepPBCbeautiful.org.

4/12 - Friends of the Library Book Sale at Cultural Plaza, 414 Lake Ave., Lake Worth. 10 am-3 pm. Free. Gently used books, DVDs, music Cds, and audio book CDs. Proceeds support the Lake Worth Public Library. 533-7354 or www. lakeworth.org/residents/library.

4/12 - Book Talk at Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. Meet Fedora Horowitz, author of Jaffa Beach. 11 am. Free. 278-5455 or www.highlandbeachlibrary.org .

The COASTAL STAR 4/12 - 10th Annual Bluegrass in the Pavilion Concert at Flagler Kenan Pavilion, Flagler Museum, One Whitehall Way, Palm Beach. Proceeds benefit the South Arts’ Arts Ready program. Featuring Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out and Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. 3 pm. $35. 655-2833.

4/12 - Hillsboro Lighthouse Tour - Meet at the Sands Harbor Resort and Marina, North side, 125 N. Riverside Drive, Pompano Beach.

Park in the Pompano Beach City Parking (fee required) across from the Sands Harbor Hotel & Marina. Look for the HLPS Lighthouse tour table beginning at 8:45 am. Transportation to and from the Lighthouse is only by tour boat via the Intracoastal Waterway. First boat departs at approximately 9 am. The last boat leaves the Sands Harbor Hotel at 2:30 pm, and the last boat from the Lighthouse returns to the Sands Harbor Hotel at approximately 4 pm.

No sandals, flip-flops, or shoes with heels are allowed inside the lighthouse. Children must be accompanied by an adult and must be a minimum of 48” tall to climb. No pets. 9 am2:30 pm. $15 transportation fee. 954-942-2102.

4/12 - King Library Book Sale at The Society of the Four Arts King Library, 3 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. Features refreshments, gift drawings and gently used fiction and nonfiction books as well as DVDs and CDs. 10 am-3 pm.

Free. 655-2766 or www.fourarts.org.

4/12 - Ride & Remember Trolley Tour departs from the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, 170 N. 5th Ave., Delray Beach. 2-hour tour focuses on 5 historic districts. Held the second Saturday of each month. 10 am-noon. $20. Reservations: 279-8883.

4/12 - Living with Flowers with John Klingel: Waterfall at the Society of The Four Arts, The Fitz Eugene Dixon Education Building, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. Explore your creativity with a seasonal variety of mixed, colorful flowers utilizing strong vertical and horizontal lines. 10:30 am-noon. $65/materials included. 805-8562 or www.fourarts.org.

4/12 - 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. This is a four hour tour and includes a combination of both bus and walking tour and food sampling, along with visits to historical and cultural sites.

Taste History is narrated by live guide. Held the second Saturday of each month, year-round, rain or shine. Reservations required - check website for available dates. $40/adult & senior citizen, Free/children under 18 (max 5 children free per family.) 243-2662 or www. tastehistoryculinarytours.org.

4/12 - Illustrated Lecture Contemplative Life with Tony O’Brien, Photographer at The Society of the Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. Lecture compliments exhibit: “Light in the Desert: Photographs from the Monastery of Christ in the Desert.” 11 am. Free.

655-7227 or www.fourarts.org.

4/12 - FAU Choral Ensembles at University Theatre, 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton. FAU’s Chamber Singers, Women’s Chorus and Cantemos present a variety of choral works. 7 pm. $10. 297-3820 or www.fau.edu/arts.

4/12 - Cirque du CJ Foundation 5th Annual Gala to benefit CJ Foundation for Children in Need, at Gleneagles Country Club, 7667 Victory Lane, Delray Beach. 6-10 pm. $250. 364-2100 or www.cjfoundation.net.

4/12 - Magic and Comedy at Puppetry Arts Center, 94 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach. 4-time Florida State Magic Champion, the Amazing Mr. A, along with guest magicians, present an evening of comedy and magic for adults only. 8:00 - 9:30 pm. $15. 243-4330.

4/12-13 - Artists in the Park - Presented by the Delray Beach Art League at Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., Delray Beach. Fine art exhibition and sales. 10 am-4:30 pm. Free. 8432311 or www.delrayartleague.com/dal.

APRIL 13 - 19

Sunday - 4/13 - Photographing Butterflies at Mounts Botanical Gardens Pavilion, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Get Butterfly Fest at Mounts off to a great start by photographing some of nature’s winged wonders. Begin with tips on how to capture great butterfly images and then venture out

in the garden to take compelling images. Net proceeds are donated to the garden. 7-9:30 am. $30. Registration: 233-1757.

4/13 - Green Turtle Gallop & Turtle Trot begins at Spanish River Park, 3001 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. A timed 10K run/walk, which travels along A1A and the Intracoastal neighborhoods, finishing inside Spanish River Park. For those who just want to have fun, come and participate in the Turtle Trot, a onemile event that is untimed and can be either walked or run. All race proceeds support Gumbo Limbo’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Facility. 7:15 am. 10K: $30/adults, $20/students 19 and under; 1-Mile: $15/adults, $10/youths 10 and under. 544-8615 or register at www.active.com.

4/13 - Sado Omote Senke Tea Ceremony Class at The Morikami Japanese Museum and Gardens, Seishin-an Teahouse, 4000 Morikami Park Rd., Delray Beach. Study the traditional art of Sado, The Way of Tea. Attending a Tea Ceremony Workshop (offered in November, January and March) is required for those who have never taken a Tea Ceremony Class but wish to start studying Sado. Two lessons per month (4/13 & 27). Individual appointments begin at 10:15 am. $50/member, $55/non-member.

Registration: 495-0233, Ext. 210.

4/13 - Weekend Movie Madness: Rio (PG) at Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 11 am. $1 admission includes popcorn and a beverage.

347-3948 or www.sugarsandpark.org.

4/13 - Concert: Dailey & Vincent (Bluegrass) at The Society of the Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. Part of the Palm Beach Blue Grass Weekend. 3 pm. $20. 655-7227 or www.fourarts.org.

4/13 - Exhibition Lecture: Industrial Sublime at the Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. 3 pm. Free with museum admission. 832-5196.

4/13 - Concert: Classical Guitarist Howard Greenblatt - 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.

4/13 - Ebony Choral at Unity of Delray Beach, 101 NW 22nd St. Features songs about Palm Sunday and Easter director by Dr. Orville Lawton. 4 pm. Love offering. 601-6925.

4-13 - Boca Delray Council Navy League United States and Deerfield Beach Orchid Society’s Dinner Dance at Deer Creek Country Club, 2801 DC Country Club Boulevard, Deerfield Beach. 6:30 pm cash bar, 7:30 pm dinner. $50/ person. www.bocadelraynavyleague.org Monday - 4/14 - Passover begins at sundown 4/14 - Quilting Bee - Twice monthly quilting class presented at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Held again 4/28. 10 am. Free. 266-0194 or www.delraylibrary.org.

4/14 - Adult Dance Class: Hula - The Graceful Dance of Hawaii at the James A. Rutherford Community Center, Patch Reef Park, 2000 Yamato Rd., Boca Raton. Come learn the basic steps such as Vamps, Arnis (hip circle), and hand movements. M through 5/19. 10:30-11:30 am. $45/residents, $56/non-residents. 367-7035 or or www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us.

Tuesday - 4/15 - Student Recital: Fabiola Porras-Montes (Clarinet) & Sheng-Yuan Kuan (Piano) at Lynn University’s ArmarnickGoldstein Concert Hall, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 5:30 pm. Free. 237-9000.

4/8 - Student Recital: Jordan Robison (Trombone) at Lynn University’s ArmarnickGoldstein Concert Hall, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 7:30 pm. Free. 237-9000.

4/15 - Gary Farr & His All Star Band at the Pine Crest School Theater, 2700 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton. Presented by the Swing and Jazz Preservation Society. 7:30-10 pm. $18/ members; $26/non-members. 470-0095.

Wednesday - 4/16 - Shell Chic Lucite Boxes with Robin Grubman at The Society of the Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. Create your own fabulous design using high-quality, beautiful shells for the perfect gift or keepsake.

10 am-noon. $100. Reservations: 805-8562.

4/16 - A Closer Look: George Bellows’ Winter Afternoon (1909) at the Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. Talks begin in a gallery and focus on an individual artwork, then move to the Museum Theater to explore the work’s cultural contest.

Community Calendar AT15 1-2:15 pm. Free with admission. 832-5196.

4/16 - Finding the Dragon Lady, The Mystery of Vietnam’s Madame Nhu - Presented by Monique Brinson Demery as part of the Author’s Series at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 2 pm. Free. 736-8044.

4/16 - CEO Brett Cramer at the de Hoernle Lecture Hall, Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Brett Cramer, CEO, The Spice Lab Inc., speaks about his experiences. 6 pm.

Free. 237-9000 or www.lynn.edu/tickets.

4/16 - Celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month: Monk, Mingus & More - Presented at The Willow Theatre, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Sit back, relax and enjoy the performance by the Boca Raton Community High School Jazz Ensemble. Program features music from jazz legends Thelonius Monk and Charles Mingus. Special guest artist Kiki Sanchez will perform solo as well as with other members of the band. Rated G. 6:30 pm. $5.

347-3948 or www.willowtheatre.org.

4/16 - Belly Dance Class at the James A. Rutherford Community Center, Patch Reef Park, 2000 Yamato Rd., Boca Raton. All ages and abilities are welcome to learn this ancient form of dance. Wednesdays through 5/21. 6:30-7:30 pm. $65/residents, $81/non-residents. 367-7035 or or www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us.

4/16 - Meet the Wine Expert at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd.

Join Bob Burchill, the wine expert, in a fast moving discussion on how to navigate through the sometimes overwhelming world of wine.

Participants learn how to choose, serve, taste, and enjoy wine in a fun and lively format. No wine will actually be served during class. 6:30-8 pm. $16/residents, $20/non-residents. 3937807 or www.myboca.us.

4/16 - Dog Obedience Classes at the Train Depot, 747 S. Dixie Hwy., Boca Raton. Six-week session runs through 5/21. Two sessions: puppy Kindergarten: dogs 10 weeks-5 months old, 6:30-7:30 pm; beginner dog class, 7:30-8:30 pm. $90/residents, $112.50/non-residents. 393-7807 or www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us.

4/16 - Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce “Focus on Women” Networking Luncheon at Delray Beach Golf Club and Restaurant, 2200 Highland Ave. Guest Speaker Deborah Bacarella, co-author of “7F Words for Living a Balanced Life.” 11:30 am-1 pm. $25/ member, $35/future member. Reservations: 278-0424, Ext. 105.

Thursday - 4/17 – Publix Apron’s Cooking School Demonstration: Grilling Favorites - Presented by Chef Rey De La Osa at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 10:30 am. Free. 266-9490 or www.delraylibrary.org.

4/17 - American Pen Women Luncheon/ Lecture at Delray Beach Golf Club, 2200 Highland Ave. Charles Sheikowitz and Cirque du Soleil dancer Jennifer Wilson present a collaborative treat of music, art, letters and choreography of Sheila Firestone’s The Pandora’s Triptych. 11:30 am. $28. 243-7385.

4/17 - Last Train From Key West - Presented

by Suzanne Tripp as part of the Author’s Series at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 2 pm. Free. 736-8044.

4/17 - Manalapan Library Lecture Series Presents Dr. Eliot Engel at the J. Turner Moore Memorial Library, 1330 Lands End Rd. Engel will speak on “The Vanderbilts - All of Them.” 6 pm.

Free. 588-7577 or www.manalapan.org.

4/17 - Music on the Rocks - Free Concert: Funkabilly Playboys at Ocean Avenue Amphitheater, 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. Happy Hour cocktails and food available.

Free. 6-8 pm. 737-3256 ext. 204.

4/17 - Urban Scrawl Exhibit Opening Reception and Boynton Beach Art District Art Walk at Boynton Beach Art District, 422 W. Industrial Ave. Features solo exhibition by Jonathon Ortiz-Smykla. 6-11 pm. Free. 768521-1199.

4/17 - Cinema of the ‘60s: Warhol at the Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. Join author Scott Eyman for fascinating films and stimulating conversation about New York’s most daring filmmakers of the 1960s. 6:30 pm. $12/adults, $5/ages 13-21, free/ under age 12. 832-5196 or www.norton.org.

4/17 - DocNights at Willow: The Lion of Judah - Presented as part of the DocMiami International Film Festival at the Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Watch international films

and meet special guest presenters which may include: globally recognized artists, authors and international as well as local filmmakers. All films presented by docmiami.org.

Films are not yet rated. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 7 pm. Admission: $5.

347-3900 or www.willowtheatre.org.

4/17 - Boynton Beach Art District Open Mic Night at 422 W. Industrial Ave., Boynton Beach.

Held third Thursday of each month. 7-10 pm.

Free. 786-521-1199.

4/17 - Exhibition: The Shining Prince on Stage: Inaka Genji in Kabuki Plays and Prints - Presented as part of the Morikami Speaker Series by Sarah E. Thompson at The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Rd., Delray Beach. The greatest bestseller of 19th-century Japanese popular fiction was the False Murasaki’s Rustic Genji (Nise Murasaki Inaka Genji) by Ryutei Tanehiko.

Published in installments from 1829 until the author’s mysterious death in 1842, the story of a young samurai searching for a missing sword combined adventure, romance, and a clever parody of Japan’s greatest work of classical literature, the real Tale of Genji by the genuine Lady Murasaki, written in about 1000 A.D. Pictures of the hero and the many ladies in his life soon became a popular subject for color woodblock prints, as shown in this exhibition.

This talk explores the complex interaction between books, plays, and prints. 7:15-8:30 pm. $7/members, $10/non-members. Registration: 495-0233 or www.morikami.org.

4/17 - Wine Tasting at The Wine Wave, 900 E Atlantic Ave., #3, Delray Beach. 6-8 pm. $50/ person, catered gourmet appetizers included.

RSVP: 276-2076 or www.thewinewave.com.

4/17-19 & 24-26 - Shakespeare at The Pavilion at Delray Beach Center for the Arts/ Outdoor Pavilion. Th, F & Sat.: 8 pm; Free. Take Heed Theater Company returns with another Shakespeare classic as only they can do! Join us under the stars as five actors take on all the roles in a highly entertaining experience. 2437922 www.delrayarts.org.

Friday - 4/18 - Inner Chord Fundraiser at Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery, 15 S. J St., Lake Worth. Benefits Focus on Literacy Program with live music, wine and cheese. 6-9 pm. 215205-9441.

4/18 - Evenings on the Avenue at Cultural Plaza, 414 Lake Ave., Lake Worth. Featuring live music, food vendors, crafts and artists selling their artwork. Held the first & third Friday of each month. 6-10 pm. Free. 588-8344.

4/18 - Student Recital: Ricardo Chinchilla (Trumpet) at Lynn University’s ArmarnickGoldstein Concert Hall, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 7:30 pm. Free. 237-9000.

Saturday - 4/19 - Spring Fling Community Yard Sale at Boca Raton Children’s Museum, 498 Crawford Blvd. Come for photos with the big bunny, egg hunt, sand art, good humor truck, DJ music and games. Rent table for $25.

8 am-noon. Free to attend. 368-6875.

4/19 - 13th Annual Easter Bonnet Pet Parade - Hosted by the Delray GreenMarket.

Registration held on front lawn of Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave, Delray Beach. 9 am/ registration, 10 am/parade to GreenMarket for judging and prizes. Categories include: traditional, funniest hats, original, most tropical, owner-doggie look-a-like and best of show. $2/entry fee. 276-7511 or www.delraycra. org .

4/19 - Shred Event at Lantana Recreational Center Parking Lot, 418 S. Dixie Hwy. Get rid of documents that may have confidential information while helping support Palm Beach Food Bank. 9 am-noon. $5/box (box size limit=recycle box). 585-8664.

4/19 - Exhibit: Favorite Places, Europe & Delray by Sue Lynch at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Runs through 6/14. Library hours. Free. 266-9490.

4/19 - Earth Day Celebration: “Green and Thriving” at Old School Square Park, 95 NE 1st Ave., Delray Beach. Family and friends participate in fun, green-themed activities in collaboration with the Delray GreenMarket.

10 am-12 noon. Free. 243-7190 or www. mydelraybeach.com.

4/19 - Demonstrations of Sado, The Way of Tea at the Seishin-an Teahouse, The Morikami Japanese Museum and Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Rd., Delray Beach. Observe Japanese sado by the Omote Senke tea group, an ever-

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Steve Blackwood Studio Jeff Whyman Studio Schmidt Stained Glass Laszlo’s Painting Studio

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AT16 Community Calendar changing tea ceremony demonstration rich in sensational subtleties. Four sessions, offered at noon, 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm. $5 with paid museum admission. 495-0233.

4/19 - Tao Lin & Catherine Lan, Pianists Presented in concert by the Brandies National Committee at Steinway Piano Gallery, 7940 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton. Doors open 3:30 pm, Concert: 4 pm. $20/members, $25/nonmembers & at the door. 998-7784.

APRIL 20-26

Sunday - 4/20 - Easter Sunday 4/20 - 3rd Annual KeroWacked: Homage to Jack at Boynton Beach Art District, 422 W. Industrial Dr. Outdoor festival incorporates all mediums of art from local artists to local musicians, dance performances, interactive workshops, live painting and more. 2-8 pm.

Free. 786-521-1199.

4/20 - Downtown Open Market - 10 am-4 pm at Royal Palm Place, 101 Plaza Real S., Boca Raton. 362-2984. or www.downtownboca.org.

Monday - 4/21 - Documentary: History of Boynton Beach at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Restored film

The COASTAL STAR orginally narrated by Lowell Thomas. Tom Warnke talks about the Roving Photographers.

Sponsored by the Boynton Beach Historical Society. 6:30 pm. Free. 742-6390.

Tuesday - 4/22 - Book Club Discussion Presented by the Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library, 400 NW 2nd Ave. Held 4th Tuesday of each month. 10:30 am-noon. Free.

393-7968 or www.bocalibrary.org.

4/22 - Student Recital: Ruth Santos (Bassoon) at Lynn University’s ArmarnickGoldstein Concert Hall, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 5:30 pm. Free. 237-9000.

4/22 - 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. 7035638 or www.boynton-beach.org.

4/22 - Student Recital: Miguel Sonnak (Viola) at Lynn University’s ArmarnickGoldstein Concert Hall, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 7:30 pm. Free. 237-9000.

Wednesday - 4/23 - Coaching the Mature Driver at Temple Emeth 5780 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. Designed for senior drivers (age

55 and older) to review the effects of aging and driving and how to compensate for the physical and mental changes to promote defensive driving. State of Florida-approved course for insurance discounts. 9 am-4 pm. $12. 854-8233 or www.safetycouncilpbc.org.

4/23 - What Happens To Children In Family Court? - Presented by Caren Ragan as part of the Author’s Series at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 2 pm. Free. 7368044 or www.delraylibrary.org .

4/23 - Blinkers: Scientific Ignorance and Evasion, The Case For Science, by Charles A. Pasternak - Presented at the Society of The Four Arts, The Fitz Eugene Dixon Education Building, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. 2:30 pm. $10/non-members. Reservations: 805-8562 or www.fourarts.org.

4/23 - The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty is discussed at the J. Turner Moore Memorial Library Monthly Book Club, 1330 Lands End Rd., Manalapan. 3 pm. Please join us even if you haven’t read the book. Free.

588-7577.

4/23 - Performance: Lyric String Quartet at the Highland Beach Library Community Room,

April 2014 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. 5 pm. Free. 278-5455.

4/23 - CEO Tom Prakas at the de Hoernle Lecture Hall, Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Tom Prakas, CEO, The Prakas Group Inc., speaks about his experiences. 6 pm.

Free. 237-9000 or www.lynn.edu/tickets.

4/23 - Eco-Watch: Renourished Beaches and Sky Glow - Presented as part of the Lecture Series at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center Classroom, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Presented by Kirt Rusenko, Marine Conservationist, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center/ City of Boca Raton. Recommended for ages 14 and up, children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 7-8:30 pm. $5 suggested donation. 544-8615.

4/23-25 - Directors Showcase - Presented at the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Held again 4/24-25, 7:30 pm. Noon & 7:30 pm. Free. 237-9000.

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that retains some of the spacious wilderness and beauty which welcomed early pioneers and lured naturalists. Today’s pioneers include researchers and preservationists, writers and artists. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center invites you to tag along as we roam the back roads. $500/ double occupancy, $725/single room occupancy.

Cost covers all fees for lodging, tours and most meals. The cost does not include transportation - participants will travel in their own cars.

Walking trails in some areas will be moderately challenging. Adults only. Reservations: 3380890 or 392-6438.

Thursday - 4/24 – Film Series: Handsome Devil, The Films of Alain Delon: Le Samourai – A film series of Alain Delon’s work. 7- 8:30 pm.

Free. Boca Raton Downtown Library, 400 NW 2nd Ave. 544-8591.

4/24 - Step By Step Painting Party Class for ages 18 & up at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Thursdays through 5/29.

1:30-3:30 pm. Individual classes: Per week: $30/resident, $37.50/non-resident; Complete six-week session: $150/resident, $187.50/nonresident. 347-3900 or www.sugarsandpark.org.

4/24 - American Economic Exceptionalism: Get Ready for Second American Century, with Steve Cortes at the Society of The Four Arts, The Fitz Eugene Dixon Education Building, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. 6 pm. $10.

Reservations: 805-8562 or www.fourarts.org.

4/24 - Donald Shoup - Presented as part of the City of Delray Beach Town Hall Lecture Series at The Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Hosted by Mayor Cary Glickstein, featuring conversation with guest speaker Donald Shoup, a distinguished professor of urban planning at UCLA. 6-8 pm. Free. 243-7922 or www.delraycenterforthearts.org .

4/24 - 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.

4/24 - Craft Beer and Craft Spirit Tasting at The Wine Wave, 9000 E. Atlantic Ave. #3, Delray Beach. 6-8 pm. $15/person, catered gourmet appetizers included. RSVP: 276-2076.

4/24-27 - The Music of the Night at The Plaza Theatre, 262 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan. Held again 4/30-5/4, 5/7-11. Th.-Sat.: 7:30 pm; W, Sat.&Sun.: 2 pm. $35. 588-1820.

Friday - 4/25 - Palm Beach County Speaks and Breakfast at Embassy Suites, 1601 Belvedere Rd., West Palm Beach. Findings of all #OK2TALKPBC Town Hall meetings will be discussed. Breakfast 8 am $25/person, Conference 9 am free. 832-3755.

Friday - 4/25 - Student Recital: Mateusz Jagiello (French Horn) at Lynn University’s Armarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 12:30 pm. Free.

237-9000.

4/25 - Sol’s Got Talent at Sol Theatre, 3333 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. Family-fun night talent show. 6-9 pm. $15 for performers and $10 to watch and cheer on your favorites. Price includes refreshments. 447-8829.

4/25-26 - Dances We Dance Spring Showcase at FAU’s University Theatre, 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton. A variety show featuring FAU students performing a wide array of dance genres. F&Sat.: 7 pm; Sat.: 1 pm. $10.

877-311-7469 or www.fauevents.com.

4/25-27 - 52nd Annual Delray Affair at Old School Square grounds and along Atlantic Ave. from NW 1st Ave. to Veteran’s Park at the Intracoastal bridge. One of Florida’s largest art and craft festivals with over 700 artisans, crafters, and business exhibitors spanning 10 city blocks of downtown Delray Beach.

Presented by the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce. F & Sat.: 10 am-6 pm; Sun.: 10 am-5 pm. Free. A $5 fee for public parking and handicap parking is available at the Delray Beach City Hall parking lot, NW 1st Ave., and at both City parking garages. 278-0424.

4/25-5/11 - Everyday Rapture - Presented

by The Boca Raton Theatre Guild at Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center, Studio Theatre, 2nd Floor, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. Tony Awardnominated musical featuring songs made famous by Harry Nilssson, The Band, David Byrne, Roberta Flack and more. 8 pm: Th-Sat., 2 pm: Sat. & Sun. $28. 866-811-4111.

Saturday - 4/26 - Sea Angels Beach Cleanup at Ocean Inlet Park, 6990 N. Ocean Blvd., Ocean Ridge. Held every last Saturday of the month. 8-10:30 am. 369-5501.

4/26 - U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Florilla 54 Safe Boating Class - Held last Saturday of each month at Harvey Oyer Park, 2010 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach. Program provides instruction to boaters at all levels; will satisfy Florida Department of Natural Resources Boating Operation Requirements. 8:00 am. $36 includes materials. Reservations: 736-8821.

4/26 - 2nd Semi-Annual Zombie Crawl in downtown Lake Worth. A dedicated, costumed bevy of fun-loving folks invade Lake Worth’s downtown for an afternoon and evening of contests, prizes and adventure. 4 pm: Registration at South Shores Tavern, 502 Lucerne Ave. $15. Benefits Big Dog Ranch. 215205-9441 or www.gothirdeyeadventures.com.

April 2014 4/26 - A Benefit for Cruise Bogle at Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 NW 9th St. Proceeds benefit Cruise Bogle and his family to support physical therapy at a specialized gym which is not covered by insurance. Enjoy food, drink, auction items, raffles and live music by No Strings Attached, Funkabilly Playboys, The People Upstairs and Bushwood. $35. 306-7667 or www.cruisebogle.com.

4/26-27 - The LONGINES CUP hosted by the City of Delray Beach, presented by The Venetian at Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center, 201 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. The event consists of eight of the best girls 12 and under amateurs in the United States, competing in a roundrobin event with the finals being televised on Comast Sports Southeast. For times, contact 330-6003 or www.yellowtennisball.com

APRIL 27-MAY 3

Sunday - 4/27 - Downtown Open Market at Monument Piazza, Royal Palm Place, 308 S. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton. Held once a month on Sundays through May 2014.

Features food, art galleries, jewelers and a variety of boutiques. 10 am-4 pm. Free. www. downtownopenmarket.com.

4/27 - Argentine Folk and Tango Show - Presented by Tango Times Corporation at The Willow Theatre, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. A suite of Argentine Folk Dance and Argentine Tap with Tango dances in group and solo couples. This show will tell, through dance, the story of the “Gaucho” becoming a Tango Dancer. Well-known tango songs and solos will be performed by Tango musicians and singers.

Rated G. 2 pm. $20. 347-3948.

4/27 - Live! At the Norton - From Bach to Piazzolla: Tango and Classics at the Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. Doors open: 2 pm; show: 3 pm. $3/ members, $5/non-members. 832-5196.

4/27 - Chauncey Mabe - Presented 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.

4/27 - Sunset History Cruise aboard the Mariner III departs from Palm Beach Yacht Club, 800 N. Flagler Dr., West Palm Beach.

Benefits The Historical Society of Palm Beach County with presentations by Debi Murray and Jane Day. 4:30 pm/boarding, 5 pm/boat leaves, 8:30 pm/boat returns. $150. Reservation required by 4/21. 832-4164, Ext. 100.

4/27 - Movie & Mouthpiece: The Eichmann Trial - Presented as part of The Brotherhood Film Series at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton, 333 SW 4th Ave., Boca Raton. The 1961 trial of Adolf Eichmann held in an Israeli courtroom and broadcast around the globe was a benchmark event in the historiography of the Holocaust, especially in Israel where the trial proved a watershed experience for survivors and citizens of the new Jewish state. This new documentary features detailed accounts of Eichmann’s capture, the drama in the courtroom and behind the scenes, and reactions to the trial from around the world. Includes a speaker following the movie plus coffee and cake. 7 pm. $10 donation. 391-8900 or www.tbeboca.org.

Monday - 4/28 - Coffee with the Mayor at Highland Beach Library Community Room, 3616 S. Ocean Blvd. Residents are invited to meet with Mayor Bernard Featherman and express concerns or offer suggestions concerning things being done in the town. Coffee and donuts served. 9:30 am. Free. 278-4548.

4/28 - Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Anne Fowler - Presented as part of the Afternoon Book Group at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 1 pm. Free.

266-9490 or www.delraylibrary.org.

4/28 - Cercle Francais: French Conversation Group at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 2 pm. Free. 266-9490 or www. delraylibrary.org.

4/28 - Lessons from Nuremberg: How We Must Never Forget - Presented as part of the Dialogues of Learning Lecture Series at AmarnickGoldstein Concert Hall, Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 7 pm. Free. 237-9000.

4/28 - Verdun, One Day - Presented as part of the Play Reading Series at the at the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 7:30 pm. $10. 237-9000.

4/28 - Dog Obedience Classes at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd., Boca Raton. M through 6/9 (no class 5/26).

Beginner: 6-7 pm; Intermediate/Games: 7-8 pm. $90/residents, $112.50/non-residents. 393-7807 or www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us.

4/28-5/5 - Fleet Week 2014 - Broward Navy Days Inc. hosts the 24th Annual Humana Military Fleet Week Port Everglades. 949-6494777.

4/28-5/19 - “Hollywood Films of the Great Depression” presented by Chris Robe at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton. Presented as Part of the Spring Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Mondays 4/28, 5 /5-12-19.

7-9:30 pm. $34 member, $54 nonmember. 297-

The COASTAL STAR 3171 or www.fau.edu/divdept/lifelong/ 4/28-5/19 - The Old Testament: A hisorian’s View of Indiana Jones’ Digs for Ancient Israel presented by Arthur Garcia at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton. Presented as Part of the Spring Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Mondays 4/28, 5 /5-12-19. 4-5:45 pm. $34 member, $54 nonmember. 297-3171 or www.fau.edu/divdept/lifelong/ 4/28-5/19 - Explore Your Future: Re-Engage for Good presented by Lorraine D. Cross at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton. Presented as Part of the Spring Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Mondays 4/28, 5 /5-12-19.

3-4:45 pm. $34 member, $54 nonmember. 2973171 or www.fau.edu/divdept/lifelong/ 4/28-5/19 - 19th Century American Romanticism presented by Jeff Morgan at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton. Presented as Part of the Spring Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Mondays 4/28, 5 /5-12-19.

1-2:45 pm. $34 member, $54 nonmember. 2973171 or www.fau.edu/divdept/lifelong/ Tuesday - 4/29- Fashion Documentary Film Series: Notebook on Cities and Clothes – Iconic fashion films from the library’s collection.

7-8:30 pm. Free. Boca Raton Downtown Library, 400 NW 2nd Ave. 544-8591.

4/29 - Student Recital: Joseph McCargar (Double Bass) at Lynn University’s ArmarnickGoldstein Concert Hall, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 5:30 pm. Free. 237-9000.

4/29 - Student Recital: Olesya Rusina (Violin) at Lynn University’s ArmarnickGoldstein Concert Hall, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 7:30 pm. Free. 237-9000.

4/29 - Musical Presentation by Third Row Center at The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. Concert Hall Lobby, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach.

7:15 pm. Free. 832-7469 or 800-572-8471 or www.kravis.org.

4/29-5/4 - Million Dollar Quartet at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. Concert Hall, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. 8 pm Tue-Sun. 2 pm Wed/Sat/Sun.Tickets $25-$69. 832-7469 or 800572-8471 or www.kravis.org.

4/29-5/20 - The Devices of Our Familiar World and How They Work presented by Maurice Bluestein at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Rd., Boca

Raton. Presented as Part of the Spring Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society.

Tuesdays 4/29, 5 /6-13-20. 1-2:45 pm. $34 member, $54 nonmember. 297-3171.

4/29-5/20 - Glorious Cathedrals of the Middle Ages: The Architecture, Artworks, and History of European Churches presented by Marion Dolan at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton. Presented as Part of the Spring Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society.

Tuesdays 4/29, 5 /6-13-20. 4-5:45 pm. $34 member, $54 nonmember. 297-3171.

Wednesday - 4/30 - Unity of Delray Beach Book Club meets to discuss I Knew Their Hearts, The Amazing True Story of a Journey Beyond the Veil to Learn the Silent Language of the Heart

by Jeff Olson at Unity of Delray Beach, 101 NW 22nd St. 10 am. Love offering. 276-5796.

4/30 - Senses of Cinema Presents Film for Thought Class at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. For ages 18+. This series held Wednesdays through 5/21. 10 am12:45 pm. Individual classes: Per week: $12/ resident, $15/non-resident; Complete fourweek session: $40/resident, $50/non-resident.

347-3900 or www.sugarsandpark.org.

4/30 - Desdemona, A Play about a Handkerchief at Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, Boca Raton. Enjoy performers from American College Dublin. 12:30 pm. Held again at 7:30 pm. Free. 237-9000.

4/30 - CEO Derek Kreunen at the de Hoernle Lecture Hall, Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Derek Kreunen, CEO, JustEnough Inc., speaks about his experiences. 6 pm. Free. 237-9000 or www.lynn.edu/tickets.

4/30 - 5/21 - Fateful Neighbors: America and Brazil in the 20th Century presented

by Helen Wainer at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton. Presented as Part of the Spring Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society.

Wednesdays 4/30, 5/7-14-21. 4-6 pm. $34 member, $54 nonmember. 297-3171.

4/30 - 5/21 - Yiddish Language and Culture: Its Joys and Simchas presented by Riva Ginsberg at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton.

Presented as Part of the Spring Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Wednesdays 4/30, 5/7-14-21. 1-2:45 pm. $34 member, $54 nonmember. 297-3171.

Thursday -5/1 - Sumi-e Ink Painting Floral & Landscape Classes at The Morikami

Community Calendar AT17 Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Rd., Delray Beach. Four-week courses begin with a review of basic techniques and then students are guided as they create paintings of floral subjects or landscapes. Class meets again 5/8, 15 & 22. Floral class: 10:30 am-12:30 pm; Landscape class: 1:30-3:30. $55/ members, $60/non-members. Registration: 495-0233 ext. 237 or www.morikami.org.

5/1 - Step by Step Painting Party at Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Paint a 16x20 masterpiece in 2 hours. Complete one painting each week.

Ages 18 & up. Held again 5/8, 15, 22 & 29.

1:30pm-3:30pm. Per Week: Residents: $30; Non-residents: $37.50 (Materials included).

347-3900 or www.SugarSandPark.org.

5/1 - Class of 2014 In Concert at the Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall in the de Hoernle International Center, Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 7:30 pm.

Free. 237-9000 or www.lynn.edu/tickets.

5/1 - School of Creative Arts Showcase at Delray Beach Center for the Arts at Old School Square, 51 N Swnton Ave. A multimedia exhibit showcasing drwings, paintings, collage, mixed media and photography by adult and youth students and instructors. M-F 9:30 am-4:30 pm, Sat 10 am-3 pm. Free. 243-7922 or www.

DelrayArts.org.

Friday - 5/2 - 2nd Annual Parkland Buddy Sports “No Limits” Golf Classic Fundraiser at Heron Bay Golf Club, 11801 Heron Bay Blvd., Coral Springs. 11:30 am: Registration, 1:15 pm: Shotgun start, 5:30 pm: Dinner and awards. $150/single players, $600/foursome. 954-2030442.

5/2 - YMCA Golf Tournament at Indian Spring Country Club, 11501 El Clair Ranch Rd., Boynton Beach. Benefit YMCA of South Palm Beach County by participating in the 15thannual shotgun-start event to raise money for the Y’s financial-assistance programs. Noon, registration; 1 pm, golf. $150 per player. 5361396 or www.ymcaspbc.org/golf-tournament.

5/2 - Art Exhibit Opening Reception at Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Works by Mary Appell and Barrington Webster. 7:00 pm. Exhibit runs through 5/28 during Community Center hours.

Free. 347-3900 or www.SugarSandPark.org 5/2 - Celebration of the Arts at Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, Boca Raton. Festival showcases the talents of the Lynn University faculty, students and staff.

The celebration begins at 5:30 pm with an outdoor festival featuring live music and street performers. Food and beverage available for purchase at street fair. At 7:30 p.m., the headline production “Celebration of the Arts” takes the stage. The show is a cabaret-style performance of musical theatre, dance, poetry and short plays, and includes a performance

by Lynn’s Conservatory of Music. Free. RSVP: 237-9000.

5/2 - Movies in the Park at Dewey Park, 100 NE 4th St., Boynton Beach. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to watch first-run movies. Food and beverages available. Free. 8 pm. 742-6246 or www.catchboynton.com.

Saturday -5/3 - Preparatory School of Music Recital at the Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall in the de Hoernle International Center, Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 10 am. Free. 237-9000 or www. lynn.edu/tickets.

5/3 - Palm Beach Shop & Stroll on Palm Beach is organized by Mary Gushee at Mildred Hoit, 265 Sunrise Ave., Palm Beach. Evelyn & Arthur in Palm Beach and Manalapan will donate 10% of all shopping proceeds to the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network. Optional 3-mile walk begins at Sunrise Ave. shop.

Walkers donate $1,000. 572-0900 or www. shopandstroll.kintera.org.

5/3 - Cinco de Mayo Fiesta - Presented by the Hispanic-Latino Cultural Alliance at Delray Beach Center for the Arts at Old School Square Pavilion, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach.

Featuring live musical performances, children’s activities and food and merchandise vendors. 11 am-midnight. $2, children under 12 free. 2763396 or www.delraycenterforthearts.org.

5/3-4 - Dance Fest - Presented by the Boca Ballet Theatre at Olympic Heights Performing Arts Theatre, 20101 Lyons Rd., Boca Raton. Sat.: 8 pm; Sun.: 2 pm. $35/adults; $25/seniors & children. 995-0709 or www.bocaballet.org.

5/3-4 - Return to Broadway! - Presented

by Showtime Performing Arts Theatre at The Willow Theatre, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. A musical revue featuring the “Showstoppers Performance Troupe” performing selections from the favorite Broadway musical revivals of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Oklahoma!, Sweeney Todd, Pippin, Godspell and Sweet Charity. Rated G. 2 pm. $15/adults, $10/age 11 & under. 347-3948 or www.willowtheatre.org.

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AT18 Tots & Teens Calendar

Tots & Teens Note: A monthly events calendar for parents, kids and teens. Please send your events to thecoastalstarcalendar@gmail.com

APRIL 5

Saturday -4/5 - Musikgarten for Toddlers for ages 15 mos. to 3 years at the Boca Raton Children’s Museum, 498 Crawford Blvd., Boca Raton. Held Sat. 9-9:45 am. $10/family. 368-6875.

4/5 - Little Wonders - Introduce children to plants and animals around them with a hike for little feet, crafts for tiny fingers, and stories for growing minds at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. For children ages 3 & 4, accompanied by an adult. 10-11 am. $5/members, $8/non-members. Reservations and pre-payment required: 544-8615 or www.gumbolimbo.org.

4/5 - Young Kings and Queens: Chess Class for children ages 6-12 at the Ezell Hester, Jr. Community Center, 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd. Chess will help your child make smart choices and pave their way to success! It’s been proven that chess can boost cognitive ability and is a great decision-making tool. All that’s needed is a little patience and concentration to learn how to become an effective player. Held Saturdays through 4/26. 10 am-noon. $20/residents, $25/non-residents. Registration: 742-6550 or www.boynton-beach.org.

4/5 – Bookworm Story Time – For ages 1-5. 10:30 am Saturdays at the Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. Free. 278-5455.

4/5 - Outdoor Sea Tank Feedings at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. For all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. Held daily. Mangrove and Nearshore Reef tanks: 10:30 am; Tropical Coral Reef and Shipwreck Tanks: 12:30 pm. Free with suggested $5 donation/ person. 544-8605 or www.gumbolimbo.org.

4/5 - Bookworm Story Time for ages 1-5 at the Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. Held every Saturday. 10:30 am. Free. 278-5455.

4/5 - Coral Reef Shark Feedings 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.

4/5 - Boca Symphonia Meet The Orchestra at the Roberts Theatre, St. Andrew’s School, 3900 Jog Rd., Boca Raton. Families can attend a dress rehearsal, and then meet the Conductor and musicians at intermission to learn about the instruments and discover how music inspires creativity. 10:30 amnoon. $5/adults, free/children. Reservations: 866687-3848.

4/5 - Family Studio: Proud as a Peacock! at the Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. View Chinese textiles highlighting real or imaginary animals. Later, fashion an iridescent peacock using foil, paper mosaics and more to present a bird worthy of an Emperor! Ages 5-12 with parents. 10:30 am-12:30 pm. $8 materials fee payable at the door. 832-5196, Ext. 1196 .

4/5 - Musikgarten for Babies for newborns to age 15 mos. at the Boca Raton Children’s Museum, 498 Crawford Blvd., Boca Raton. Held Sat. 11 am-noon. $10/family. 368-6875 or www.cmboca.org .

4/5 - Science Stories at the Children’s Science Explorium, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Hear your favorite science inspired stories. For ages 5 and up. Held weekly on Saturday. 11:30 am. Free. 3473912 or www.scienceexplorium.org.

4/5 - Art Goes Green for ages 8-14 at the Intracoastal Park Clubhouse, 2240 N. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach. Students’ imaginations are stretched as they create amazing artwork from recycled materials. Session runs Saturdays through 5/17.

12:15-1:45 pm. $45/residents, $57/non-residents.

Pre-registration required. 742-6221.

4/5 - Sleeping Beauty at Showtime Performing Arts Theatre, 503 SE Mizner Blvd., Ste. 73, Boca Raton.

The COASTAL STAR

Held Saturdays through 4/26. 2 pm. $14/adults, $10/ children 12 & under. 394-2626.

4/5 - Indoor Aquarium Feedings at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Held daily. For all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. 2:30 pm. Free with suggested $5 dontation/person. 544-8605.

4/5 - Alligator Feedings at Daggerwing Nature Center, 11200 Park Access Rd., Boca Raton. Gather around the alligator tank in the exhibit hall and listen to a short talk about the baby alligator while it is being fed. Held every W & Sat. 3:15 pm. Free. 6298760 or www.pbcgov.com/parks/nature.

APRIL 6-12

Sunday - 4/6 - COBRA Minis Basketball for ages 3-5 at Sugar Sand Park Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. This class will teach children the basic motor skills to play organized basketball.

Seven-week sessions held Sundays through 6/1.

10-10:45 am. $80/resident, $100/non-resident. 3473908 or www.sugarsandpark.org.

4/6 - COBRA Minis Soccer for ages 3-5 at Sugar Sand Park Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. This class will teach children the basic motor skills to play organized soccer while they work oneon-one and spend quality time with their parents.

This program focuses on teaching children and their parent’s basic sports mechanics without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Seven-week sessions held Sundays through 6/1. 11-11:45 am. $80/ resident, $100/non-resident. 347-3908.

4/6 - Egg-A-Palooza Family Festival - Presented

by South Florida Parenting at Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. Egg hunt, food, crafts, activities. Rain or shine. 11 am-3pm. $6/ person, babies under 18 mos Free. 544-8600.

4/6 - Science Make & Take at the Children’s Science Explorium, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Drop in for a make and take every month. No registration necessary. 11:30 am. $5/project. 347-3912.

4/6 - Girls Volleyball Clinics at Sugar Sand Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. The Lynn University Volleyball program has teamed up with the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District and the City of Boca Raton Recreation Services Department to offer clinics for girls ages 10-15. Noon-2 pm. Held again 4/27. $30/residents, $37.50/non-residents.

347-3950.

Monday - 4/7 – Baby Bookworm – Storytime for babies ages 3 months and up. 9-10:30 am. Free. Boca Raton Downtown Library, 400 NW 2nd Ave., Boca Raton. 393-7852 or www.bocalibrary.org 4/7 - 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. Circle Time includes singing, movement and story time.

Discussion time helps parents discover new ways to interact with and stimulate their children. Held every M. 10-10:30 am. Per session: $10/per family. 3686875 or www.cmboca.org.

4/7 - Singing Away Tears & Tantrums for ages 2-10 months at the Boca Raton Children’s Museum, 498 Crawford Blvd. Held M. 12:30-1 pm. $5/family or free with Museum admission. 368-6875.

4/7 - School-Age Programs, Floral Design: Goodbye School, Hello Summer at The Society of the Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach.

Students learn basics of floral design, proper use of tools, art of flower placement and care of various plants. 3:40-4:30 pm. Reservations: 655-2776 or www.fourarts.org.

4/7 - Musical Theater & Drama Class for ages 6-11 at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd. Students will be singing, acting and dancing to popular Broadway songs and scripts. Theater games to overcome shyness and improve public speaking will be played along with improvisation and team building activities. Parents will be asked to wait outside the classroom during class, however, some time at the end of each session will be given for observance. This four-week session held Mondays through 4/28. 4:45-5:40 pm. $60/residents, $75/nonresidents. 393-7807 or www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us.

4/7 - Got Gaming? at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. Held again 4/14, 21 & 28. 5:15-6:30 pm. Free. 266-9490.

4/7 - Delray Divas Step Teams at Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd St., Delray Beach. An organized and structured step team that performs at local events and statewide competitions. The program reinforces the role of youth as positive members of the community. For grades K-12. Class held every M & W. 6-8 pm. Monthly: $30/residents; $40/non-residents.

243-7356 or www.mydelraybeach.com.

4/7 - Ju-Jutsu / Self Defense Class at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd. Step by step instruction in self defense and Ju-Jutsu techniques that will help you defend yourself from life-threatening situations. Give yourself or your child (ages 10+) the gift of inner strength, courage, concentration, tenacity, and determination. A complete cirriculum for beginner to advanced students is offered. Monthly ongoing class held Mondays. 7-8:30 pm. 8-classes: $50/resident, $62.50/ non-resident. 393-7807 or www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us.

4/7 - Intermediate/Advanced Fencing/Epee Class at Sugar Sand Park Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. A fun and exciting introduction to the sport of fencing, kids will learn fencing skills, forge new friendships and have a blast. Held every M-W-F, 7-10 pm. $135/residents, $168.75/nonresidents.

Tuesday - 4/8 - Little Sprouts for children 2 1/2-3 1/2 is held at the Boynton Beach Art Center, 125 SE 2nd Ave. Children will learn to be more independent as they meet new friends and learn through crafts, stories and songs. Children must be potty trained. Held T&Th through 5/15. 9:30-11:30 am. $54/residents, $68/non-residents. Registration: 742-6221.

4/8 - Baby Bookworm Story Time for ages 1-2 at the Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. Held every Tuesday. 11 am. Free. 278-5455.

4/8 - Interactive Story: A Story ‘N More at Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center, 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. Children’s books come to life through interactive performance, singing, movement and props. Held Tuesdays. Two sessions: 11:15 am & 2 pm. Free with paid museum admission: $4/ages 1-17; $4.50/seniors; $5/adults.

742-6782 or www.schoolhousemuseum.org.

4/8 - Superhero Madness for ages 8-14 at the Intracoastal Park Clubhouse, 2240 N. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach. Kids learn to draw their favorite animated characters. Students will be guided in creating a wide variety of characters, beginning with drawing basic heads and faces, while learning figures and proportions. Session runs Tuesdays through 5/13. 3-4:30 pm. $49/residents, $62/non-residents.

Registration: 742-6221 or www.boynton-beach.org.

4/8 - COBRA Minis Basketball for ages 3-5 at Sugar Sand Park Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. This class will teach children the basic motor skills to play organized basketball. Seven-week sessions held Tuesdays through 5/27. 3:30-4:15 pm. $80/resident, $100/non-resident. 347-3916.

4/8 - Happy Sunshine Yoga for ages 7-12. A playful yoga class for kids of all levels including speciallyabled.Repeats 4/15. 4/22. 4/29. 3:30-4:30 pm.

Cost per week: $18 for residents, $22.50 for nonresidents. Sugar Sand Park, 300 S Military Trail, Boca Raton. 347-3900. www.sugarsandpark.org.

4/8 - Small Fry Storytime for ages 3 and up at the Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. Features songs and a craft project. Held every Tuesday.

Register one week in advance for each program. 4 pm. Free. 278-5455.

4/8 - Group Swim Lessons at the John Denson Pool, 225 NW 12th Ave., Boynton Beach. For kids ages 3 and older. Young children must be potty trained.

Session are T & Th through 5/1. Level 1, II & III classes: 4:30 & 5 pm. Cost per session is $40/resident, $50/ non-residents. 742-6645.

4/8 - Teen Advisory Board at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. For grades 6-12.

Held the 2nd Tuesday of the month. 4:30-5:30 pm.

Free. 266-9490 or www.delraylibrary.org.

4/8 - Karate/Martial Arts Classes at Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd St., Delray Beach. Students ages 9 to adults will learn Karate along with a blend of other combat martial arts. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to learn moral values and self control. Class held every T & Th. 6-7:30 pm. $35/ quarterly plus a one-time $25 uniform fee. 243-7356 or www.mydelraybeach.com.

4/8 - Diamonds & Pearls Dance Team at Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd St., Delray Beach. A community dance team program that prides itself on passion, dedication, excellence and respect that participates in local and collegiate homecoming parades and statewide special events. For middle, high school and college students. Class held every T & Th. 6:30-8:30 pm. Monthly: $30/residents; $40/non-residents.

243-7356 or www.mydelraybeach.com.

Wednesday - 4/9 - Toddler Dance Time at the Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave. This beginning dance class is for children 18-30 months and a caregiver. Children will be introduced to basic dance movements with lots of music and moms will be able to meet others and socialize in this high energy class. Wednesdays through 5/14. 9:15-10 am. $66/residents, $83/non-residents. 742-6240.

4/9 - Kindermusik with Ms. Cathy at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. For ages 0 mo.-4 yrs. Through interactive classes, children explore rhythm, melody and other musical building blocks. Children learn by singing, playing instruments, and dancing. Classes feature a variety of musical styles for a fun and positive experience for both parents and children. Materials fee paid to the instructor. Six-week session runs W through 5/14 and 12-week session runs W through 6/25. Ages 0-16 mos.: 9:30-10:15 am; 17 mos-2.5 yrs.: 10:3011:15 am; 16 mos.-4 yrs.: 11:30-12:15 pm. Six-week session: $120/residents, $150/non-residents. 12week session: $204/resident, $225/non-resident.

347-3900.

4/9 - Gentle Growers for all ages at the Boca Raton

April 2014 Children’s Museum, 498 Crawford Blvd., Boca Raton.

W, 10-11:30 am. $15/family (includes healthy snack).

368-6875 or www.cmboca.org.

4/9 - Gymnastics Pre-School/Open Gym at Sugar Sand Park Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Come and have fun with your child using our equipment in a supervised, non-instructional setting. Pay by the day. All children who participate must be registered. No instructional classes. W, 11:15 am-12:40 pm. Per day: $8/residents, $10/nonresidents. 347-3950.

4/9 - Amazing Art for ages 2-4 at the Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center, 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. Students will be introduced to various art mediums through fun and engaging activities. Wednesday, 11:30 am. $2.50/members, $3.50/non-members plus paid museum admission: $4/ages 1-17; $4.50/seniors; $5/adults. Registration: 742-6780.

4/9 - Playball Class for ages 3-5 at the James A. Rutherford Community Center, Patch Reef Park, 2000 Yamato Rd., Boca Raton. Playball is a unique original sports and life-skill development program taught all over the world for both boys and girls.

Classes are educational, fun, age appropriate, limited in size, and non-competitive in nature. Sports skills taught include soccer, basketball, hockey, tennis and baseball. This eight-week session runs W through 5/28. 4-4:45 pm. $110/residents, $138/non-residents.

367-7035 or www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us.

4/9 - Musikgarten for Toddlers for ages 15 mos. to 3 years at the Boca Raton Children’s Museum, 498 Crawford Blvd., Boca Raton. W, 4-4:45 pm. $10/ family. 368-6875 or www.cmboca.org.

4/9 - Group Swim Lessons at the John Denson Pool, 225 NW 12th Ave., Boynton Beach. For kids ages 3 and older. Young children must be potty trained.

Session are W & F through 5/2. Level 1, II & III classes: 4:30 & 5 pm. Cost per session is $40/resident, $50/ non-residents. 742-6645.

Thursday - 4/10 - Kindermusik with Ms. Cathy at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton.

For ages 0 mo.-4 yrs. Through interactive classes, children explore rhythm, melody, and other musical building blocks. Children learn by singing, playing instruments, and dancing. Classes feature a variety of musical styles for a fun and positive experience for both parents and children. Materials fee paid to the instructor. Six-week session runs Th. through 5/15 and 12-week session runs Th. through 6/26.

Ages 0-16 mos.: 9:30-10:15 am; 17 mos-2.5 yrs.: 10:30-11:15 am; 16 mos.-4 yrs.: 11:30-12:15 pm. Sixweek session: $120/residents, $150/non-residents; 12-week session: $204/resident, $225/non-resident.

347-3900 or www.SugarSandPark.org.

4/10 - Preschool Story Time, Featured Event: Garden Day with the Garden Club of Palm Beach at The Society of the Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. Story time in nature followed by a garden tour with arts & crafts for ages birth to four years. 10:30 am. Free. 655-2776.

4/10 - Musikgarten for Babies for newborns to age 15 mos. at the Boca Raton Children’s Museum, 498 Crawford Blvd., Boca Raton. Th, 12:30-1:30 pm. $10/family. 368-6875 or www.cmboca.org.

4/10 - Snake Feedings at Daggerwing Nature Center, 11200 Park Access Road, Boca Raton. Gather in the exhibit hall and listen to a short talk about the animal and watch while it is being fed. Thursday, 3:15 pm. Free. 629-8760.

4/10 - COBRA Minis Soccer for ages 3-5 at Sugar Sand Park Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. This class will teach children the basic motor skills to play organized soccer while they work oneon-one and spend quality time with their parents.

This program focuses on teaching children and their parent’s basic sports mechanics without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Seven-week sessions held Thursdays through 5/22. 3:30-4:15 pm. $80/resident, $100/non-resident. 347-3908.

Friday - 4/11 - Kindermusik for newborn through age 2 1/2 at the James A. Rutherford Community Center, Patch Reef Park, 2000 Yamato Rd., Boca Raton. Kintermusik International offers quality musical experiences. Children and parents alike delight in singing, echoing back tones, chants and rhythm. Come explore dance movements, instrument and cultures from all over the world. This 12-week session is held Fridays through 6/27. Age 12-24 months: 9:30-10:15 am; age 16-30 months: 10:30-11:15 am; age 0-14 months: 11:30 am-12:15 pm; age birth-16 months: 12:30-1:15 pm. $204/ residents, $255/non-residents. 367-7035.

4/11 - Mom’s Morning Out for ages 3-5 at the Boynton Beach Art Center, 125 SE 2nd Ave. Children will have fun playing, creating super-cool crafts and meeting new friends. Fridays through 5/16.

9:30 am-noon. $48/residents, $60/non-residents.

Registration: 742-6221.

4/11 - Kindermusik Classes at Intracoastal Park Clubhouse, 2240 N. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach.

This six-week session is held on Fridays through 5/23 (no class 4/18) according to age group. Ages 1-18 months: 10-10:45 am; 18-36 months: 11-11:45 am. $48/residents, $60/non-residents. 742-6221.

4/11 - Stories In The Garden at Mounts Botanical Garden, Garden Pavilion, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. In partnership with the Palm Beach County Library System this program features storytime, garden activity and craft project. For ages 2-6; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Seating is limited, reservations are suggested. 10-11 am. Free. 233-1757 or www.mounts.org.

4/11 - Tot Time at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. For ages 2-5. Children will enjoy crafts, snacks, and indoor play stations. Drop in anytime during the program. 10 am-noon. $5/child.

347-3900 or www.sugarsandpark.org.

4/11 - Creative Corner at the Boca Raton Children’s Museum, 498 Crawford Blvd., Boca Raton. Join artist Francis Litner for extra fun and special art projects. F, 10:30 am-12:30 pm. Free with $5 museum admission.

368-6875 or www.cmboca.org.

4/11 - Sensory Art for Tots for ages 1-4 at the Boca Raton Children’s Museum, 498 Crawford Blvd.,

Boca Raton. Children will learn, play, explore and fill their senses with fun and kid-safe art experiences. F, 12:30-1 pm. $10/family, $5/members. 368-6875 or www.cmboca.org.

4/11 - Skunk Feedings at Daggerwing Nature Center, 11200 Park Access Road, Boca Raton. Gather in the exhibit hall and listen to a short talk about the animal and watch while it is being fed. Friday, 3:15 pm. Free. 629-8760.

4/11 - Teddybears In Pajamas Class for ages 2-3 at the James A. Rutherford Community Center, Patch Reef Park, 2000 Yamato Road, Boca Raton. Children come in your pajamas and bring your Teddy Bears.

Featuring dancing, jumping, crawling, singing, and popping bubbles with Teddies. Activities followed by a cookie with Teddy. This four-week session runs Fridays through 5/2. 4:30-5:10 pm. $50/residents, $63/non-residents. 367-7035s.

4/11 - Hip Hop Dance Party Class for ages 5-9 at the James A. Rutherford Community Center, Patch Reef Park, 2000 Yamato Road, Boca Raton. Class will allow students to learn choreographed warmups and dances to their favorite songs. This four-week session runs Fridays through 5/2. 5:15-6 pm. $50/residents, $63/non-residents. 367-7035.

4/11 - Volleyball for Teens at the Ezell Hester, Jr. Community Center, 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd. F, 6:308:30 pm. $5/at the door. 742-6550.

4/11-13 - The Commedia Pied Piper of Hamlin at Sol Children Theatre, 3333 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton. F&Sat.: 7 pm; Sat. & Sun.: 2 pm. $10-$15. 4478829 or www.solchildren.org .

Saturday - 4/12 - Drop It, Build It, Fly It, Launch It, Thrill It - 28th Annual Engineering Competition at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach. Students in elementary, middle and high school will compete for prize money. Registration deadline 4/4. Registration: 7 am; Competition: 9 am-4 pm. Free entry & admission for the engineering competition for participants. 832-1988.

4/12 - Claying Around for ages 8-14 at the Boynton Beach Art Center, 125 SE 2nd Ave. Kids learn the basic techniques of pottery including wedging and centering clay. Session runs Saturdays through 5/17. 9-11 am. $49/residents, $62/non-residents.

Registration: 742-6650 or www.boynton-beach.org.

4/12 - Connect the Tots for children 3-4 at the Boynton Beach Art Center, 125 SE 2nd Ave. Includes group projects, team games and social skills building activities. Runs Sat. through 5/17. 9-11 am. $49/ residents, $62/non-residents. Registration: 7426221.

4/12 - Mini Monets for ages 5-12 at the Boynton Beach Art Center, 125 SE 2nd Ave. Kids learn to achieve a variety of effects in pencil, watercolor, charcoal and paint. Saturdays through 5/17. 9-11 am. $49/residents, $62/non-residents. Pre-registration required. 742-6650.

4/12 - Pieces to Perfection: Model Workshop for children ages 9-13 at the Boynton Beach Art Center, 125 SE 2nd Ave. Children will learn the fundamentals of toy modeling while making models to display themselves or give as gifts. With a brief history of model making included, students will learn skills in craftsmanship and perhaps even discover a new hobby. Saturdays through 5/17. 9-11 am. $49/ residents, $62/non-residents plus additional $10 materials fee. Registration: 742-6221.

4/12 - Mommy and Me Yoga Class at the Boca Raton Children’s Museum, 498 Crawford Blvd., Boca Raton. Babies, toddlers and their parents enjoy theme-based classes filled with motor and sensory activities. Circle Time includes singing, movement and story time. Discussion time helps parents discover new ways to interact with and stimulate their children. Held again 4/26 10-10:30 am. Per session: $10/per family. 368-6875.

4/12 - Group Swim Lessons at the John Denson Pool, 225 NW 12th Ave., Boynton Beach. For kids ages 3 and older. Young children must be potty trained.

Session are Sat. through 5/3. Level 1, II & III classes: 10:30 & 11:15 am. Cost per session is $40/resident, $50/non-residents. 742-6645 or www.boyntonbeach.org.

4/12 - Piano Classes at the Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave on Wednesdays. Participants will learn the basics of keyboard and piano without the high cost of private lessons while still enjoying individualized attention. For ages 6-12. All students should bring a keyboard to class. Saturdays through 5/17. Beginner-Intermediate: 10:30-11:30 am; Intermediate-Advanced: 11:30am-12:30 pm. $48/ residents, $60/non-residents. Registration: 742-6240 or www.boynton-beach.org.

4/12 - Mini Monets for ages 5-12 at Intracoastal Park Clubhouse, 2240 N. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach. Kids learn to achieve a variety of effects in pencil, watercolor, charcoal and paint. Saturdays through 5/17. Noon-2 pm. $49/residents, $62/nonresidents. Pre-registration required. 742-6650.

4/12 - Director’s Cut: Film Workshops for Scouts at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. For ages 10-14. Unleash your inner Spielberg to 2write, cout locations, shoot, act, edit & add effects to film and earn your Scout badges (fulfills requirements for Screenwriter & Digital Movie Maker badges for girls and Cinematography for boys). 1-5 pm. $24/resident; $30/non-resident. 347-3900.

4/12 - Pawsitive Reading Program with Bootsie the Therapy Dog at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. Program allows children who may need extra help in reading and interpersonal communication to read to Bootsie in a comfortable, non-judgmental environment. 2 pm.

Free. Registration: 266-0197.

4/12-13 - Science Demonstrations at the Children’s Science Explorium, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Hear your favorite science inspired stories. For ages 5 and up. Once a month on Sat. & Sun. 3:30 pm. Free. 347-3912.

4/12,13 & 19 - Breakfast with the Bunny at The Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. Age-appropriate egg hunts begin 45 minutes after scheduled breakfast. 8:30 and 10:30 am each

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Tots & Teens

Princesses and superheroes to converge on kids museum

By Shelley Gilken

The Schoolhouse Children’s Museum in Boynton Beach offers children a glimpse of South Florida history from a time when water was pumped into a basin and milk was delivered in a bottle. But on one upcoming Saturday, the museum is transforming into a party reminiscent of Central Florida attractions.

We’re talking princesses and superheroes.

The museum, which has hosted many princess and superheroes at private birthday parties, is hosting its first official Princess and Superhero Party on April 12.

“We’re calling all superheroes and princesses to put on your capes and tiaras and come out and have fun,” said Suzanne Ross, development officer for the museum. ”The primary focus is day. $32.95/adults, $24.95/ages 3-12, $4.95/ages 0-2.

Includes zoo admission. 547-WILD.

APRIL 13-19

Sunday - 4/13 - Easter Egg Hunt at First Presbyterian Church of Delray Beach, 33 Gleason St. Featuring Easter egg hunt, bounce house, face painting and Easter craft project. Following 11 am worship service. Free. Reservations: 276-6338 or www.firstdelray.com.

Monday - 4/14 - Moms & Tots Class at the Boynton Beach Art Center, 125 SE 2nd Ave. Caregiver and child will enjoy creative play together. Ages 18-36 months.

M through 5/19. 9:30-10:30 am. $30/residents, $38/ non-residents. 742-6221.

4/14 - Young Explorers for ages 2 1/2-3 1/2 years at the Boynton Beach Art Center, 125 SE 2nd Ave. Story time, creative movement and crafts are incorporated to strengthen children’s physical and social development. This six-week class held M through 5/19. 11 am-noon. $30/residents, $38/non-residents.

Registration: 742-6650.

4/14 - Early Afternoon Explorers: Getting Buggy With It at the Children’s Science Explorium, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Ages 6-9: 1-2 pm; ages 10-12: 2-3 pm. $10/residents; $12.50/nonresidents. 347-3912 or www.scienceexplorium.org.

4/14 - Tae Kwon Do for ages 5-15 at Sugar Sand Park Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton.

Tae Kwon Do is an eclectic martial arts program that includes art, sport and self-defence. Components of this program also include Aikido and extensive mat work. This ten-class session runs through 5/16. M, 6-7:30 pm, and F 5:30-7 pm. $55/residents, $68.75/ non-residents. 347-3950 or www.sugarsandpark.org.

Thursday - 4/17 - Preschool Story Time, Featured Event: Peter Cottontail Day and Egg Hunt at The Society of the Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. Gather in the sculpture garden for poetry reading followed by egg hunt for ages 4 and younger. Book signing follows. 10:30 am. Free.

655-2776 or www.fourarts.org.

4/17 - Craft Time for ages 4 and up at the Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month. Please register one week in advance for each program. 4 pm. Free. 278-5455 or www. highlandbeachlibrary.org.

Friday - 4/18 - School’s Out: Fun & Fitness Activities Program for ages 5-11 at Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. This versatile program for girls and boys is all about fun. Activities begin at 9 am. Please wear sneakers. 8 am-5:30 pm. $45/residents, $56.25/nonresidents. 347-3948 or www.sugarsandpark.org .

4/18 - School’s Out: Bright & Smart Robotics Workshop for ages 7-12 at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Working in teams, children learn to build and program robots using a special edition of Lego bricks and a specially developed curriculum. Each team of three is grouped according to their abilities, skills and/or age. Bring a brown bag lunch. 9 am-3 pm. $50/residents, $62.50/nonresidents. 347-3900 or www.SugarSandPark.org.

4/18 - School’s Out: Lego Stop Motion Animation for ages 6-10 at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Construct your own characters & scenes. Using stop motion technology, video cameras, laptop computers and your imagination, you will bring things to life in your very own Hollywood blockbuster stop motion film. 9 am-3 pm. $36/residents, $45/non-residents. 347-3900.

4/18 - 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.

4/18 - Story and Play with Miss Mij at Sugar Sand

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The party is geared toward children ages 2 through 6, but older siblings are welcome, Ross said. In keeping with the current craze among the preschool set, she said the party will include a sing-along to Let It Go, the Oscar-winning song from the Disney movie Frozen.

It is almost assured that little Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. For ages 18 mo.-4 yrs. Miss Mij uses stories, fingerplays, poems, songs, props and puppets. Caregives and children learn and play together, using key components of repetition, rhythm and rhyme to enhance their child’s pre-literacy skills and imagination. Ages 18 mo.-2 yrs.: 10-10:45 am; 3-4 yrs.: 11:15 am-noon. $5/ drop in (includes one carousel token per paid child).

347-3900 or www.SugarSandPark.org 4/18 - Mommy, Mother Nature & Me: Butterflies & Honey Bees at Daggerwing Nature Center, 11200 Park Access Road., Boca Raton. Parents, bring your little ones to experience exciting nature topics.

Programs may include activities such as: stories, puppets, games, role play, nature walks, and crafts.

Ages 2-5. 10:30-11:15 am. $4/child. Reservations: 629-8760.

4/18 - Playground Playdate at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Get info about upcoming programs and enjoy free kid’s activities. 11 am-1 pm. Free. 347-3900.

Saturday - 4/19 – 22nd Annual Egg Hunt at the Seacrest Soccer Complex, 2505 N. Seacrest Blvd., Delray Beach. Visit with the Easter Bunny and then hunt for eggs. For ages 1-8. 8 am. Free. 243-7277.

4/19 - Easter Egg Hunt and Egg Roll at the Henry Flagler Museum, One Whitehall Way, Palm Beach.

Children participate in art activities and have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. There will also be special games, including egg rolling. Children encouraged to bring their own baskets. Egg rolling spoons provided. Gates open 9 am, egg hunt begins at 10 am. $18/adults; $10/children. 655-2833.

4/19 - 10 and Under Tennis: Junior Development Clinics for ages 5-15 at the Tennis Center, 3111 S. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach.

Four-week session held Saturdays through 5/10.

Age 5-6: 9-9:45 am; age 7-10: 10-11 am; age 10-15: 11 am-noon. For ages 5-6, $40/residents, $50/ non-residents; for ages 7-15, $48/residents, $60/ non-residents. Registration: 742-6575.

4/19 - Spring Egg-Stravaganza! at the Congress Avenue Community Park, 3111 S. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach. Kids 1-12 will have an “egg-stra” special day of hunting for colorful eggs, games, face painting and a visit from Peter Cottontail. 10 am-1 pm. Free. 742-6550.

4/19 - Easter Egg Hunt Celebration at Bryant Park, Lake Avenue and Golfview on the Intracoastal, Lake Worth. 10 am-2 pm. Easter Bonnet & Tie Parade begins at 9:30 am. Ages 2-12. Raffles/bounce house/ family fun. 586-1600 or www.lakeworth.org/events/ 4/19 – 2nd Annual Delray Marketplace Easter Egg Hunt at Delray Marketplace, 14851 Lyons Road (corner of West Atlantic Avenue & Lyons Road), Delray Beach.

Egg Hunt - 1 pm ages 4 and under, 1:30 pm ages 5-12.

Meet the Easter Bunny 1:30-3 pm all ages. Mother Goose Face Painting 1-3 pm all ages. Free. Breakfast Buffet & Photo with the Easter Bunny available at $6/ person (buffet), $6/photo. Book breakfast & photo in advance. 865-4613 or www.delraymarket.com.

4/19 - Professor O and the Dinosaur Chase at Puppetry Arts Center, 94 NE 2nd Ave, Delray Beach.

Duck in the Truck Puppets will be here with a story of Speaker the Wonder Dog and his encounter with a young dinosaur. Good show for the younger child.

2:00 - 3:00 pm. $6.50. 243-4330.

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Monday - 4/21 - Cooking Fun Class for ages 5-9 at the James A. Rutherford Community Center, Patch Reef Park, 2000 Yamato Road, Boca Raton. Children will have fun learning basic cooking from scratch.

Instruction includes kitchen safety, measurements, napkin folding, and table setting. Disclose any food allergies at registration. 3:30-5 pm. $12/residents, $15/non-residents plus a supply fee of $6/class. 3677035 or www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us .

What: Princess and Superhero Party Where: Schoolhouse Children’s Museum 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach Date: Sat., April 12 When: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Cost: Tickets are $3 for members. For nonmembers, $5 at door or $4 in advance

princesses and superheroes alike will be belting out the now-familiar refrain: “Let it go, let it go. Can’t hold it back anymore. Let it go, let it go.”

An estimated 300 children are expected at the museum for the event. There will be photo opportunities with five princess guests and two superhero guests, as well as a DJ, activities and crafts.

The party caps off a typical Tuesday - 4/22 - Create a Succulent Wreath at Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. This fun-filled workshop for children will teach youngsters how to create handmade gifts from the garden. Activities include painting pots and birdhouses, creating pinecone treasures, planting seedlings and more. Cost of materials is extra. 1-4 pm. $65/members, $70/non-members. Registration: 233-1757 or www.mounts.org .

4/22 - Happy Sunshine Yoga Class for ages 7-12 at Sugar Sand Park Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Yoga provides a sanctuary from the pressures of school, friends, growing up, and challenging obstacles. Participate in a playful yoga class for kids of all levels including “specially-ABLED”.

Six-week session held Tuesdays through 5/27.

3:30-4:30 pm. Full session: $90/residents, $112.50/ non-residents; Per class: $18/residents, $22.50/nonresidents. 347-3950.

4/22 - Kidokinetics for ages 2-5 at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. The “Fun Way to Fitness” - children will learn a new sport each week.

Children will be introduced to the basics of each sport in a fun and non-competitive atmosphere. Activities include soccer, hockey, tennis, basketball, volleyball, golf, hula hoops, obstacle courses, T-ball and more.

Seven-week course held T through 6/3. Age 3-5: 3:45-4:30 pm; age 2-4: 4:30-5:15 pm. $77/resident; $96.25/non-resident. 954-385-8511.

Thursday - 4/24 - Miss Sara’s Dance Class for ages 2-5 at the James A. Rutherford Community Center, Patch Reef Park, 2000 Yamato Rd., Boca Raton. This class introduces preschoolers to the basics of ballet, tap, gymnastics, fitness, and creative movement.

Adults wait outside the classroom. This six-week course runs Thursdays through 5/29. Age 2: 10:1510:45 am, $60/residents, $75/non-residents; age 3-5: 11 am-noon, $84/residents, $105/non-residents.

367-7035 or www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us.

Saturday - 4/26 - Earth Day at Boca Raton Children’s Museum, 498 Crawford Blvd. Events include opening of new nature trail, book reading/ signing of ‘Rosie’s Song’, art demonstrations, nature presentations and refreshments. 10 am-noon. Free (museum entrance is $5.) 368-6875.

4/26 - Annual Earth Day Celebration at Daggerwing Nature Center, 11200 Park Access Road, Boca Raton. Parents, bring your little ones to experience exciting nature topics. Programs may include activities such asgames, nature tours, crafts and more. For all ages. 10 am-3 pm. Free. 629-8760 or www.pbcparks.com/nature.

4/26 - Start Smart Baseball at Catherine Strong Park, 1500 SW 6th St., Delray Beach. Geared to ages 3-5. Created by the National Alliance for Youth Sports, helps children prepare for sports.... and succeed in life. A variety of innovative products will be utilized to enhance child development. Satudays, 10:30-11:30 am. Runs through 5/17. $30/Resident, $40/Non-resident. 243-7194.

4/26 - Family Fun Workshop: Calligraphy at The Morikami Japanese Museum and Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Rd., Delray Beach. Learn how to write your name and some Japanese words with sumi-e ink and a brush, two traditional writing implements. $10/one parent and child with paid museum admission; $5/additional child/parent. Advance registration required, children, age 3rd grade & up, must register with a parent/guardian. Two sessions available: Children & Parent, 11 am-noon, $10/one parent & child, $5/each additional child/parent; and Adults only, 12:30-1:30 pm, $10/person. Price is in addition to paid admission: $14/adults; $13/ seniors; $11/students with ID; $9/children 6-17; free/ members and children 5 & under. 495-0233 ext. 237.

4/26 - Kindermusik: Just Dad & Me Party at Intracoastal Park Clubhouse, 2240 N. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach. For ages 1-6 years. Sponsored by City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department.

week full of activities at the museum. Classes continuing in April include A Story ’N More, Amazing Art, Alphabet Adventure and Discovering our World.

“Pretty much every day there’s something going on,” Ross said. The museum is a nonprofit based in a 1913 former schoolhouse. The museum is two floors and the exhibits are interactive. They are designed to teach children about aspects of South Florida’s history and culture such as the railway, agriculture and post office. The activity centers allow little ones to explore life in early 20th century for early settlers, which includes visiting a replica general store and doctor’s office.

There is also a display on the legendary “Barefoot Mailman” dropping off mail from Lake Worth to Miami without wearing shoes.

The most popular exhibits,

Ross said, are the life-sized cow that produces “milk” in the form of white ping pong balls, as well as the full-size train car the children can sit in.

“Between ‘milking the cow’ and the number of times we hear ‘All aboard’ tooting the train horn, we know the kids love those,” she said.

And for the year-round princesses, there is always time for a tea party at the Boynton Hotel station.

“There are a lot of great tea parties in Boynton Hotel,” Ross said. “For little people, it’s great fun.”

She said that from her vantage point, she gets to see wonderful bonding moments as parents and other caregivers engage their child in a tea party.

“It is joyful to watch dads and granddads having tea parties,” she said.

Parties fit for a princess — or a superhero. Ú

11 am-noon. $7/child. 742-6221.

742-6221.

5/1 - Small World class for ages 3-4 begins at Intracoastal Park, 2240 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach. Children will enjoy structured play and educational activities in a safe and entertaining environment. Sessions run through 5/30. 9 am-noon.

Two sessions: M/W/F, $64/residents, $80/nonresidents; M-F, $95/residents, $119/non-residents.

742-6650.

Saturday - 5/3 - Gymnastics for ages 4-16 begins at the Ezell Hester, Jr. Community Center, 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd. Kids will develop strength, flexibility and coordination and have fun doing it. These classes are especially designed for introductory skill development on the vault, bars, beams and floor.

Session runs Saturdays through 5/31. Age 4-7: 10-11 am; age 8-16: 11 am-noon. $55/residents, $69/nonresidents. Registration: 742-6550.

5/3 - Young Kings and Queens: Chess Class for ages 6-12 begins at the Ezell Hester, Jr. Community Center, 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd. Chess will help your child make smart choices and pave their way to success! It’s been proven that chess can boost cognitive ability and is a great decision-making tool. All that’s needed is a little patience and concentration to learn how to become an effective player. Saturdays through 5/31. 10 am-noon. $25/ residents, $31/non-residents. Registration: 742-6550 or www.boynton-beach.org.

5/3 - Family Studio: Go With the Flow at the Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. View the works of artists who captured life along New York’s rivers. Later, share a poem from the book A River of Words, and assemble a personal “river of words” and memories using tag board, objects from nature, and other mementos. Ages 5-12 with parents. 10:30 am-12:30 pm. $8 materials fee payable at the door. 832-5196, Ext. 1196.

APRIL 27-MAY 3

Monday- 4/28 - Kangaroo Kids Programs for ages 15 mos. to 5 at the James A. Rutherford Community Center, Patch Reef Park, 2000 Yamato Rd., Boca Raton. Kangaroo Babies (ages 15 mos.-2 years): Participants will enhance their relationship with their tiny tot by sharing songs, parenting discussions, story time, and motor skills development activities. Kangaroo Kids (ages 2-3): In this educationally developmental class, participants will hop from one activity to the next while preparing children for preschool with age appropriate art projects, songs, dramatics and story time. Kangaroo Kids II (ages 3-5): Share some fun time together with your child by creating art projects, singing and participating in imaginative play. Four-week session held M through 5/19. Age 15 mos.-2 years, 9:15-9:45 am; age 2-3 years: 10-10:45 am; age 3-5 years: 11-11:45 am. $48/residents, $60/non-residents.

Additional $10 materials fee per session. 367-7035.

Tuesday - 4/29 - Youth Archery for ages 8-15 at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd., Boca Raton. This program will introduce your child to the Olympic sport of archery through skill development and paper target practice. Six-week session held Tuesdays through 6/3. 5:30-6:45 pm. $60/resident, $75/non-resident. 393-7807.

Wednesday - 4/30 - Rumpelstiltskin at The Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave. Two shows: 11 am & 3:30 pm. $8/adult, $6/children. 586-6410.

Thursday - 5/1 - Imagination Station at the Boynton Beach Art Center, 125 SE 2nd Ave. Ages 3 1/2-5 will exercise their imaginations while learning shapes, colors, numbers and the A-B-C’s through creative art. Session runs through 5/30. 9 am-noon.

Two sessions: M/W/F, $64/residents, $80/nonresidents; M-F, $95/residents, $119/non-residents.

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NEW CONSTRUCTION IN OCEAN RIDGE Ocean Ridge. NEW CONSTRUCTION TO BE FINISHED BY MAY 1. Beautiful 2 story Bermuda 4 bedroom + study home with clean interior lines and great curb appeal. It features an open floor-plan with a first floor master suite and finished in the finest materials and details including marble floors. Lovely Pool area. Built by Varga Homes, Inc. Priced at $1.495M. Steven Presson 561.843.6057

WHOPPING 315’ OF INTRACOASTAL FRONTAGE Point Manalapan. If waterfront living with easy ocean access in the exclusive Point Manalapan, is what you’ve been looking for, this exquisite property is perfect for immediate living or if you prefer, custom renovation to suit the vision of your dream home.

LOFT STYLE LIVING ON THE WATER IN OCEAN RIDGE From its exclusive, private location at the tip of Manalapan Point, this 7,700 SF home with a private dock and 315’ of Intracoastal frontage has nearby ocean access at Boynton Beach Inlet. Last property on Lands End. $3.995M Steven Presson 561.843.6057

Ocean Ridge. You will love this custom designed 2-story loft style home. Soaring 24’ ceilings, beautiful oak floors, granite/stainless kitchen, impact windows, new 40’ dock and boat lift. Many more extra’s. Move right in. Only $1.495M Steven Presson 561.843.6057

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CLIENT TESTIMONIAL: “Dear Steven. Thanks so much for representing the sale of our home in Ocean Ridge last year. It’s easy to see after working with you why you are so successful in your business. You are a true gentleman and very easy to work with. We always felt we were in the best of hands with you and appreciate all that you do.” Sincerely, Ocean Ridge Seller 2013.

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Ocean Ridge. Absolute best value in Ocean Ridge. Completely remodeled 2-story 3 BR home situated on estate sized 18,000 SF lot between Intracoastal & Ocean. Priced for immediate sale $779,000. Seller wants offers.

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Price $1.595M. Steven Presson 561.843.6057

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Ocean Ridge. Represented the buyer for the sale of this waterfront home situated on the wide water on Sabal Island. Another positive sign for the real estate market as this home had been listed for sale for several years. $2.09M Steven Presson 561.843.6057

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Ocean Ridge. Rare opportunity to lease a completely remodeled Authentic Mizner 3 BR direct Oceanfront home starting April 1 on Old Ocean. House is true perfection. $11,000/Month Steven Presson 561.843.6057

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Ocean Ridge. Sensational Key West Style Home backed up to Old Ocean Blvd.

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Ocean Ridge. You can’t find a home with better finishes & details than this Magnificent deep water estate 4 BR 5,700 SF+ home found on Inlet Cay. Full house generator and 85 ft dock.

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Manalapan. This custom built luxury 5 BR, 6.5 bath two-story home in a quiet, private neighborhood is perfect for Florida living in prestigious Point Manalapan. Offered at $2.495M Steven Presson 561.843.6057

Real estate agents affiliated with The Corcoran Group are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of The Corcoran Group.

Equal Housing Opportunity. The Corcoran Group is a licensed real estate broker. All information furnished regarding property for sale or rent or regarding financing is from sources deemed reliable, but Corcoran makes no warranty or representation as to the accuracy thereof. All property information is presented subject to errors, omissions, price changes, changed property conditions, and withdrawal of the property from the market, without notice. All dimensions provided are approximate. To obtain exact dimensions, Corcoran advises you to hire a qualified architect or engineer.

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Continued from page H1 By minimizing consumption, using Earthfriendly materials and practicing responsible sourcing, these companies are significantly reducing the release of toxins into the air, water supply and soil.

And while it’s impressive that they’re all becoming increasingly eco-sensitive, with highquality products and style that can keep up with the Kardashians, it’s their community advocacy and outreach that’s really creating a buzz.

Surfers can be proud that there are companies representing their culture like Hendrick Boards, which donates 20 percent to 40 percent of every purchase of their products to 300 animal rescue organizations nationwide; Sun Bum, which runs a program that teaches kids with autism how to surf; and Synergy Organic Clothing, which provides employment for Nepalese women.

But for folks who have never strolled through a surf shop or who aren’t well-versed in e-lingo, a good place to start is to find out how and where your clothes, food and cosmetics are created and how and where they’ll go when you’re ready to toss them.

Don’t despair if it all seems too labor intensive or idealistic. Many of the companies on The Coastal Star’s “Top 10 List” do double duty.

Shopping for a new tankini? Check out Eco Swim. Not only is Eco Swim a company with a very small carbon footprint, but it also supports beach cleanup initiatives, too.

Along with its beach cleanup partner, United

By Blue, Eco Swim has cleaned up four tons of trash in three years.

Even household names like Billabong and Patagonia are doing their part.

Patagonia, whose employees regularly roll up their sleeves for the community, uses alternative fibers such as recycled polyester to make wetsuits.

And Billabong’s recycled boardies are made out of good ol’ plastic bottles.

Going green has never been easier. Someone call Kermit! Ú

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Equal Housing Opportunity. The Corcoran Group is a licensed real estate broker. All information furnished regarding property for sale or rent or regarding financing is from sources deemed reliable, but Corcoran makes no warranty or representation as to the accuracy thereof. All property information is presented subject to errors, omissions, price changes, changed property conditions, and withdrawal of the property from the market, without notice. All dimensions provided are approximate. To obtain exact dimensions, Corcoran advises you to hire a qualified architect or engineer.

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‘Shocking’ new therapy beats pain, speeds healing

ike many retired professional athletes, champion LPGA golfer Meg Mallon of Ocean Ridge is no stranger to orthopedic pain.

“A golf swing is an unnatural movement, so you get a lot of wear and tear on your body,” she says.

Mallon, 50, still has numbness in her left leg from 2012, when she completely herniated two lumbar discs during a golf event in Phoenix.

She has sporadic soreness in her neck and shoulders, too, which limits movement.

But she has a new ally these days: a type of therapy administered by her chiropractor that delivers lowenergy sound waves directly to the source, or trigger point, of her pain. The result is a focused and precise deeptissue “massage” that removes soreness, increases blood circulation and restores range of motion.

Mallon’s Delray Beach chiropractor, Dr. Erich Menge, uses an Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) device called the PiezoWave2.

The machine — which was invented by the same German company that pioneered the use of acoustic shockwaves to break up kidney stones — creates lower-energy shockwaves that pulse rhythmically through a handheld applicator and into a patient’s body.

The machine makes a metallic click, click, click as the pulses are created.

When the shockwaves make contact with the trigger point in the muscle, biochemical changes are thought to occur at the cellular level that can stimulate healing and relieve chronic pain.

A standard course of treatment is seven to 10 sessions over a period of three weeks. Each 20- to 30-minute

Former LPGA golfer Meg Mallon, who suffers from back, neck and shoulder pain, receives shockwave therapy from Dr. Erich Menge at Boca Delray Pain & Rehabilitation. Mallon says the therapy has helped her feel better. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star session costs $75. The procedure is covered by some, but not all, insurance plans.

“We’re treating shoulders, hips, knees, necks, elbows — any kind of musculoskeletal injury,” says Menge, who owns one of only a few PiezoWave devices being used in Palm Beach County today. Patients who have benefited from his therapy include well-known professional golfers, people with plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel sufferers and plenty of weekend warriors who just want to keep active.

ESWT therapies have been used successfully in Europe since the 1990s to manage

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chronic pain. With advances in technology, the method is now believed to be not only rehabilitative, but also regenerative: studies suggest that ESWT can “jump start” the healing process in chronic, non-healing injuries and reintroduce the acute phase of healing.

“A retired gentleman came to me with a swollen Achilles tendon that looked like a pin cushion on the back of his ankle,” Menge says.

“He couldn’t walk. His MRI indicates the tendon is frayed.

But since he’s been receiving treatment, the swelling is 75 percent gone and he’s walking

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After a recent PiezoWave treatment on her lower neck and upper back muscles, Mallon breathed a (literal) sigh of relief. She could rotate her shoulder again without pain.

“It’s not a medication, which can have so many side effects,” she said. “My feeling is, why not try this first before you throw a bunch of pills in your body?”

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Menge is particularly excited about the PiezoWave’s prospects for treating fibromyalgia, a stubbornly painful autoimmune condition that can flare up and get worse after a regular, hands-on massage.

“I’ve had fibromyalgia patients come through, and this is changing their lives,” he says.

“We’re finding that the lowlevel, focused shockwaves do not trigger the inflammatory reaction that leads to more pain.”

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Health & Harmony Calendar Note: Events are current as of 3/28. Please check with organizers for any changes.

APRIL 5

Saturday - Saturdays @ Sanborn: Yoga Class at Sanborn Square, 72 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton. Ongoing classes held every Sat. Registration: 8:45 am; class: 9 am. Free. 3937703 or www.downtownboca.org.

4/5 - Jazzercise at the Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave. All ages and levels welcome. Class runs T (5:30-6:30 pm) and M-Sat. 9-10 am. Fees start at $38/month. 7426240 or www.boynton-beach.org.

4/5 - 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.

4/5 - Jazzercise at the Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave. All ages and levels are welcome. Class runs T (5:30-6:30 pm) and M-Sat. 9-10 am. Fees start at $38/month. 7426240 or www.boynton-beach.org.

4/5 - Yoga Class at the Train Depot, 747 S. Dixie Hwy., Boca Raton. 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.

4/5 - 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.

4/5 - Judo Class at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd., Boca Raton.

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.

4/5 - Zumba Class at the South Beach Park Pavilion, 400 N. State Road A1A, Boca Raton.

Held every Sat. 10:30 am. Free. 393-7703 or www.downtownboca.org.

4/5 - Capoeira Fitness for ages 12 & up at Sanborn Square, 72 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton. Held every Sat. 10:30 am. Free. 3937703.

4/5-7 - Yoga Workout at the Beach at Red Reef Park West, 1221 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Build strength and flexibility, improve postural alignment and stabilize the core.

Registration can be done at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd., or on-site before class begins. Parking passes can only be obtained through the Community Center. Classes held on the grass overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. Cash not accepted on-site. Sat. & Sun.: 10-11 am; M: 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.

APRIL 6-12

Sunday - 4/6 - Yoga with Live Music every Sunday at the Colony Hotel, 525 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. 9:30-11 am. $20. 703-1236.

Monday - 4/7 - 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 workouts that feature 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.

4/7 - Yoga with Rassika Sabine Bourgi at the Society of The Four Arts, Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. Held every M-W-F through 5/30. 9-10 am. $15 per session. Participants are asked to bring their own mat. Reservations: 805-8562.

4/7 - Pickleball at the Ezell Hester, Jr. Community Center, 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd.

Adults enjoy this fast-paced sport which combines badminton and tennis. Held M-W-F. 9 am-1 pm. $5/at the door. 742-6550.

4/7 - Yoga Class at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd. 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/non-residents; 20 classes: $200/residents, $250/non-residents. 393-7807.

4/7 - 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 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.

4/7 – Chair Massage with John Sampson at the Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd.

10 am every Monday. 278-5455.

4/7 - 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.

4/7 - Parkinson’s Exercise Class at Sugar Sand Park Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Program designed for people with Parkinson’s. Components of this program provide exercises that work to improve one’s balance, flexibility and muscle strength.

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.

4/7 - Boca Raton Multiple Myeloma Support Group meets 1st Monday of each month at James A. Rutherford Community Center, 2000 Yamato Road. Meet and interact with fellow myeloma patients, their family members and friends. Learn new aspects of treatment and management of myeloma. 6:30 pm. Free. 901-5938 or 637-4682.

4/7 - 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.

4/7 - 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.

4/7 - Tuck Jazzie Jam Aerobics at the Ezell Hester, Jr. Community Center, 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd. Have fun and shed a few pounds as you

The COASTAL STAR groove to the music. Bring a towel and workout mat. Held M&W. 7-8 pm. $3/at the door. 7426550 or www.boynton-beach.org.

Tuesday - 4/8 - Circuit Training at Sugar Sand Park Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Circuit-based workout targets multiple muscle groups to build lean muscle.

Modifications are given to accommodate pregnant moms as well as beginner to advanced fitness levels. Held every T&Th. 8:45-9:30. 4 classes: $36/residents, $45/nonresidents; 8 classes: $66/residents, $82.50/nonresidents; 16 classes: $118/residents, $147.50/ non-residents. 347-3950.

4/8 - Yoga Class at Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave. A slow intuitive vinyasa flow class.

Routine will focus around sun salutations, balancing poses and deep relaxation. Held T&Th. 9-10:15 am. $10/class or $40/5 classes.

586-6410.

Tuesday - 4/8 - 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. Modifications are given to accommodate all levels of fitness. Held T&Th. 9:30-10:20. 4 classes: $36/residents, $45/nonresidents; 8 classes: $66/residents, $82.50/nonresidents; 16 classes: $118/residents, $147.50/ non-residents. 347-3950.

4/8 - 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.

4/8 - Yoga at the Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. Participants should bring their own yoga mat. Held every T&R, 10:15 am. $10.

278-5455 or www.highlandbeachlibrary.org.

4/8 – Breastfeeding Support Group at Dawson Theater, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, 800 Meadows Road. Noon -1:30 pm, Free. 9555415 or www.brrh.com/classes_events.

4/8 - Chair Yoga at the Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. Participants should bring their own yoga mat. Held T, 11:30 am. $10. 278-5455.

4/8 - Zumba Gold Class at the James A. Rutherford Community Center, Patch Reef Park, 2000 Yamato Road, Boca Raton. Latin-inspired dance-fitness program is brought to the active older adult and the beginner participant in an easy and effective way to exercise and learn basic steps from different rhythms such as Merengue, Salsa, Cha Cha, Cumbia, Tango, among others. T&Th through 5/1. 1-1:45 pm. $60/residents, $75/non-residents. 367-7035.

4/8 - Senior Challenges: Hoping with Emotions in Later Life Support Group meets every Tuesday at the Faulk Center for Counseling, 22455 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton.

Issues involving finances, aging, health, housing, relationships, adult children, care giving, intimate relations and more. 2-3:30 pm. $5 donation requested. 483-5300.

4/8 – Yoga at the Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. 10:15 am every T&Th. $10. 2785455. www.highlandbeachlibrary.org.

4/8 - Zumba Gold Fitness Class for ages 55 & up at Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st St., Delray Beach. Fitness program designed to enhance

April 2014 the quality of life through music and dance.

Tuesdays, 3-4 pm. Per class: $5/residents, $6/ non-residents. 243-7350.

4/8 - Boot Camp In Your Neighborhood at Hester Center, 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach. Military style exercises, stretching, running, sprints, lunges, push-ups, abdominal work and group fitness for all fitness levels. T/ Th. 6-7 pm. $10 at the door. 742-6550.

Wednesday - 4/9 - 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.

4/9 - Belly Dancing at Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st St., Delray Beach. A fun, safe, low-impact dance class for ages 14 and up. Wednesdays, 1-2 pm. $5/residents, $6/non residents per class.

243-7352 or www.mydelraybeach.com.

4/9 - Moving Foward: Support and Discussion Group meets every Wednesday at the Faulk Center for Counseling, 22455 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton. 1-2:30 pm. $5. 483-5300.

4/9 - Parkinson’s Exercise Class at Sugar Sand Park Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Program designed for people of all ages with Parkinson’s. 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.

4/9 - Acid Reflux: What You Need to Know - Presented by Lianne K. Cavell, M.D., gastroenterologist, at Bethesda Hospital East, Clayton Conference Center, 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach. 4:30 pm. Free. 731-2273.

4/9 - Understanding Pelvic Pain - Presented as part of the Women in the Know Lecture Series at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute, 690 Meadows Road. Lecture series designed to address a variety of important health topics and issues for women of all ages. Registration: 5:30 pm; lecture: 6-7 pm. Free. Registration: 955-2131.

4/9 - 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.

4/9 - Tai Chi Class - Wednesdays at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd., Boca Raton. Emphasizes moving meditation for focus, concentration, release of stress and attention skills. Two sessions offered: 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.

4/9 - Childbirth Education Prenatal Class at Bethesda Memorial Hospital, Parent Education Center, 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach.

Provides an 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 4/16, 23 & 28. 6:30 pm. $75/couple.

Registration: 369-2229.

Thursday - 4/10 - SuperPATH: The Latest in Hip Replacement - Presented by Elvis Grandic, M.D., Orthopaedic Surgeon, as part of the Ask the Physician Lecture Series at Bethesda Hospital East, Clayton Conference Center, 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach. 4:30 pm. Free.

731-2273.

4/10 - Zumba Class at Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave. Ongoing class held Th. 5:30-6:30 pm. $15/class or $60/5 classes. 586-6410.

4/10 - Qigong Class at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Qigong is the cultivation and/or practice of energy. Practicing Qigong burns more calories standing still than if you were running. Bring a yoga mat or towel and wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes. Thursdays through 5/29. For ages 16 & up. 7-8 pm. Per session: $18/resident; $22.50/ non-resident. Full eight-week session: $150/ residents, $187.50/non-residents. 347-3900.

Friday - 4/11 - Zumba Gold Fitness Class for ages 55 & up at Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st St., Delray Beach. Fitness program designed to enhance the quality of life through music and dance. Every Friday. 9:30-10:30 am. Per class: $5/residents, $6/non-residents. 243-7350.

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Wednesday - 4/16 – CPR for Family and Friends Class - Learn the basics of infant, child and adult CPR. 6-8 pm. $25. Boca Raton Regional Hospital, 800 Meadows Road, Boca Raton, Classroom B, Education Center. 9554468 or www.brrh.com/classes_events.

Thursday - 4/17 - Zumba Toning Class at the James A. Rutherford Community Center, Patch Reef Park, 2000 Yamato Road, Boca Raton. Take the original Zumba dance-fitness class to the next level thru muscle training protocol and the addition of lightweight toning sticks or dumb bells. Students must bring a pair of light weights (no more than 2.5 lbs.) or purchase 1 lb. toning sticks from instructor first day of the session ($20/pair). Th. through 5/29. 8:309:30 am. $60/residents, $75/non-residents.

367-7035.

Friday - 4/18 - Alzheimer’s Cafe at the Shirley & Barton Weisman Delray Community Center (of Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service), 7091 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. The Alzheimer’s Cafe is a unique gathering for people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related memory loss, along with their families, friends, caregivers and professionals. They share laughter and each other’s good company in a relaxed setting, listen and sing to old time music, dance, make art, play games and munch on snacks. The gatherings also create an opportunity to share feelings and explore constructive solutions for caregivers in interaction with others in similar situations.

Held the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. 2-4 pm. Free. RSVP: 866-7086.

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Tuesday - 4/22 - SuperPATH: The Latest in Hip Replacement - Presented by Elvis Grandic, M.D., Orthopaedic Surgeon, Bethesda Hospital East, at the West Boynton Branch Library, 9451 S. Jog Road, Boynton Beach. 2 pm. Free.

734-5556 .

4/22 - Healthy Living Series - Presented

by Delray Medical Center at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 3 pm. Free.

266-9490 or www.delraylibrary.org .

Wednesday - 4/23 - Breast Health Presented as part of the Women in the Know Lecture Series at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute, 690 Meadows Road, Boca Raton. Lecture series designed to address a variety of important health topics and issues for women of all ages.

Registration: 5:30 pm; lecture: 6-7 pm. Free.

Registration: 955-2131 or www.brrh.com .

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Tuesday - 4/29 - Adult Swim Fit for skilled swimmers at the John Denson Pool, 225 NW 12th Ave., Boynton Beach. Cass is 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. Runs through 5/23. T-F. 12:30-1:30 pm. $50/resident, $62/ non-residents. 742-6645.

Wednesday - 4/30 - Laughter - The Best Medicine For Stress - Presented as part of the Women in the know Lecture Series at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute, 690 Meadows Road, Boca Raton. Lecture series designed to address a variety of important health topics and issues for women of all ages. Registration: 5:30 pm; lecture: 6-7 pm. Free. Registration required.

955-2131 or www.brrh.com.

Thursday - 5/1 - Surgical Weight Reduction Symposium - Presented by Miguel A. LopezViego, M.D., at Bethesda Hospital East, Clayton Conference Center, 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach. Learn how laproscopic gastric bypass and Lap-Band surgery can change lives.

Held the first Thursday of each month. 6:30 pm.

Free. 737-7733 ext. 84688.

5/1 - Qi Gong at Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 South Military Trail, Boca Raton.

For Ages 16 & up. Ancient practice to help relieve stress & more. All levels. 7-8 pm. Held again 15,22 & 29. Per Week: Residents: $18; Non-residents: $22.50. 347-3900 or www.

SugarSandPark.org.

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April 2014

Finding Faith

Churches’ Haiti outreach changing lives, opening eyes

T

he South Florida Haiti Project began 10 years ago when a then-interior decorator from Boca Raton went on a mission trip. Anita Thorstad — stunned by the poverty and need for education — alerted the Episcopalians back home.

Today, their school in Bondeau, Haiti, has 275 students.

St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church in Boca Raton and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Delray Beach together pay for the teachers and for the food to nourish the students.

Children being on the brink of starvation is hard for most Americans to imagine.

Thorstad found families living in one-room shacks with dirt floors and no running water.

“I thought it would be great for St. Gregory’s to have an overseas outreach to connect spiritually and learn about poverty in third-world countries,” she said. “Your spirituality grows if you can relate to the very, very poor.”

Thorstad quit her interior decorating job, became a deacon and inspired other Episcopalians to open their hearts, too.

Members of St. Gregory’s responded first by purchasing a truck so a Haitian priest could travel to Bondeau.

Thorstad saw 100 children squeezed into a one-room school there and asked how

they could learn when they were sleeping. The teacher explained that the children had no energy because they hadn’t eaten.

St. Gregory’s contributed $50,000 to build a K-6 school with eight classrooms in 2009.

“We’re there to help the children rise above the poverty of their parents,” Thorstad explained. “They needed to have a decent school, and kids need nutrition or else they can’t study.”

St. Paul ’s Episcopal Church responded the next year by pledging to provide a nutritious meal every day for the schoolchildren.

Word about Thorstad’s mission to save the children spread and a donor built a guest house for mission trips.

Students at St. Andrew’s School donated used shoes.

Donors responded even more after an earthquake killed 100,000 and left 1.5 million homeless in Haiti four years ago.

“After the earthquake, people wanted to give generously,” said the Rev. Andrew Sherman, the pastor at St. Gregory’s. “But we see ourselves as a continuing partner whether there is an earthquake or not.”

So the miracles in Bondeau continue. An anonymous donor has given $100,000 to build a church plus another $100,000 to start a village of new homes.

Anita Thorstad, a deacon at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church in Boca Raton, has led the church’s joint efforts with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Delray Beach to open and operate a K-6 school in Bondeau, Haiti, which now serves 275 students. Photo provided Thorstad built a home for herself that she quickly filled with 13 children whose parents couldn’t support them.

“Her work is truly a calling from God,” Sherman said.

“It’s a beautiful and inspiring thing.”

Roughton

The Rev. Ken Roughton is retiring after 20 years as senior pastor at First Methodist Church in Boca Raton.

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“The thought of leaving this community is terrifying,” Roughton said. “This is a wonderful church filled with wonderful people.”

Two decades is an unusually long stay for a Methodist pastor. Roughton’s tenure began with First Methodist turning down a Mizner Park developer’s offer to buy the church property on Mizner Boulevard.

“We decided that God placed us in the heart of the city for a reason,” Roughton said.

The congregation built a $4 million fellowship hall in 2000 that generated a surge of new members. An architect then designed plans for a new $10 million sanctuary.

But church members decided against the expenditure after their pastor led them in six weeks of prayer. That was right before the housing market collapsed and the nation went into recession.

“We really believe God was in that. We could have been crippled,” their pastor reflected.

Roughton, who leaves in June, will deliver his 12th and final Easter sermon at the Mizner Park Amphitheatre at 9 a.m. on April 20. First Methodist has sponsored the community worship service since 2003.

Also retiring after a long ministry is the Rev. Randall Gill, the pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Boynton Beach for 25 years.

“It’s so unique to Gill be a pastor for 25 years in the same congregation,” said the Rev. Sam Rutland, his longtime friend and colleague. “He was

an example of a pastor who was faithful.”

Gill was the leader of Boynton Beach ’s community Easter sunrise service on the beach during that time. He also has been active in the Boynton Beach Historical Society, coauthoring the book Images of America: Boynton Beach.

He oversaw 150 pastors in 47 churches from Fort Pierce to Key West as moderator of the Presbytery of Tropical Florida this past year.

The Chabad of East Boca plans to build a synagogue and Jewish history museum at 770 E. Palmetto Park Road.

The 18,000-square-foot Boca Beach Jewish CenterChabad will include 7,000 square feet for the museum, which will focus on Israel from an historical and spiritual perspective with interactive exhibits and a three-dimensional model of the Jewish nation.

The orthodox congregation has been renting space on Northeast First Avenue for the past 12 years.

A permanent synagogue in downtown Boca Raton is expected to attract observant Jews who prefer to live close to their synagogues so they can walk to services on the Sabbath.

Rabbi Ruvi New and his congregants hope the museum will attract Jews and non-Jews from throughout the country.

Tim Pallesen writes about people of faith, their congregations, causes and community events.

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Sunrise & Easter Services Sunday - 4/20 - Easter Sunday Masses at St. Mark Catholic Church, 643 St. Mark Place, Boynton Beach. 6 am Sunrise Mass on the lawn. 7:30, 9:15, 11 am, 12:30 pm in the Church. Holy Saturday Vigil Mass 7:45 pm. 734-9330 or www.stmarkboynton.

4/20 - Briny Breeze’s Easter Sunrise Service: The Briny Breeze’s Community Church service begins at 6:30 am at the beach clubhouse, Old Ocean Ave., Briny Breezes. Event hosted for residents, but public is welcome. 276-7405.

4/20 - Easter Sunrise Community Worship Service - Presented by the Boynton Beach Ministerial Association at Oceanfront Park, 6415 N. Ocean Blvd., Ocean Ridge. 6:30 am. Bring a folding chair. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit the Boynton Beach Community Caring Center. Open to the public. A pancake breakfast on a donation basis served after the sunrise service from 7:30-9:30 am at First Presbyterian Church of Boynton Beach, 235 SW Sixth Ave., followed by a 10 am Easter Egg Hunt and an 11 am Easter Worship Service. Free parking. 732-3774.

4/20 - Easter Sunrise Service at the Beach Pavilion located at Atlantic Avenue and A1A, Delray Beach. Presented by the Delray Beach Interfaith Clergy Association. Rev. Linda Mobley from Cason United Methodist Church with music by the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Jazz Ensemble. All are welcome. 6:30 am. 276-4541 4/20 - Our Savior Lutheran Easter Sunrise Service is held at 6:30 am at R.G. Kruesler Park at the Lake Worth Beach, 10 S. Ocean Blvd., Lake Worth. All are welcome. Following sunrise service, public is invited to the traditional Easter Breakfast at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1615 Lake Ave., Lake Worth. 8:15 am. Free-will offering.

Easter worship service at the church at 9:30 am.

582-4430.

4/20 - St. Jude Easter Sunrise Service at Spanish River Park on A1A, Boca Raton. Each year Father Michael Driscoll celebrates an Easter Sunrise Mass on the beach. People of all faiths and parishes gather for this event. 6:30 am. 392-8172 or www.stjudeboca.org.

4/20 - Easter Sunday Masses at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, 840 George Bush Blvd., Delray Beach. 7, 8:30, 10, 11:30 am in the Church; 10:10, 11:40 am in the Family Life Center. Holy Saturday Vigil Mass 7 pm. 276-6892 or www. stvincentferrer.com.

4/20 - Easter Sunday Masses at Ascension Catholic Church, 7250 N Federal Highway, Boca Raton. 7:30, 9, 10:30 am, 12 noon, 7 pm in the Church; 9:15, 10:45 am in the Family Center. Holy Saturday Vigil Mass 7:30 pm. 997-5486 or www. ascencioncatholicchurch.net.

4/20 – Festival Eucharist at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 188 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. With St. Paul’s choir. 7:30 and 9:30 am. Free. 276-4541 or www. stpaulsdelray.org.

4/20 - 12th Annual Easter in the Park Worship Celebration at Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. Family event featuring music, an uplifting Easter message and a live butterfly release for children. Free parking at both First United Methodist Church lots on Mizner Blvd. across from the Amphitheater, as well as in parking lots and garages in Mizner Park.

9 am. Free. 395-1244. www.fumcbocaraton.org.

4/20 - Easter Sunday Services at First Presbyterian Church of Delray Beach, 33 Gleason

St., Delray Beach. Open to the public. 9 & 11 am.

276-6338 or www.firstdelray.com.

4/20 - Easter Sunday Services and Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Unity of Delray Beach, 101 NW 22nd St. The Rev. Nancy Norman will conduct the Easter services. Special music and singing for the season with Karl Van Richards and Daniel Cochran. Services: 9:25 & 11 am. Easter Egg Hunt follows 9:25 am Sunday School. All ages welcome to watch the merriment, with the highlight being the arrival of the Easter Bunny. Free will offering.

276-5796 or www.unityofdelraybeach.org.

4/20 – Easter Service & Butterfly Release at Church of The Palms Friendship Center, 960 N Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. 10:00 am. Service is followed by a Butterfly Release in the beautiful gardens outside the Sanctuary. All are welcome.

276-6347 or www.churchofthepalms.net.

OTHER RELIGION EVENTS

Wednesday – 4/9 - Lenten Journey Supper at Church of the Palms Friendship Center, 1960 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Dinners on Wednesday nights until 4/17. Simple soup and salad followed by a Creative Workshop Service.

6 pm. All are welcome. Reservations: 276-6347 or www.churchofthepalms.net.

Sunday - 4/13 – Palm Sunday at Unity of Delray Beach, 101 NW 22nd St. Karl Van Richards and the Ebony Chorale with Dr. Orville Lawton. 11 am.

276-5796 or www.unityofdelraybeach.org.

Monday - 4/14 - Annual Passover Banquet Seder at L’Chaim Messianic Congregation at New Life Alliance Church, 1815 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach. 6:30 pm. $20, $10/children 12 and under. Reservations 350-6964 or email lchaim1225@gmail.com .

4/14 - Traditional Passover Seder at Temple Sinai, 2475 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. Full dinner with service conducted by Rabbi Greg Kanter and Cantorial Soloist Margaret Schmitt.

6 pm. $70, $30/children age 10 and under.

Reservations by 4/7. 276-6161.

Thursday - 4/17 – Maundy Thursday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 188 S. Swinton, Delray Beach. Holy Eucharist with footwashing, Agape Supper, stripping of the altar and youth night watch. 7 pm. Free. 276-4541 or www. stpaulsdelray.org.

Friday - 4/18 – Good Friday Prayer Vigil and Tenebrae Service at Unity of Delray Beach, 101 NW 22nd St. Prayer Vigil: Noon-3 pm, Tenebrae Service 7 pm. 276-5796 or www. unityofdelraybeach.org.

4/18 – St. Paul’s and St. Matthew’s Stations of the Cross begins at St. Matthew’s, 404 SW 3rd St., Delray Beach. 5:30 pm. Free. 276-4541 or www.stpaulsdelray.org.

Sunday - 4/27 - Guest Speaker: The Rev. Denise DeSimone at Unity of Delray Beach, 101 NW 22nd St. DeSimone will speak during the 9:25 and 11 am services and present a workshop from 1:30-3:30 pm. DeSimone is an author, motivational and inspirational public speaker and workshop leader with an extensive background in interfaith ministry and a wide range of holistic healing practices. Free. 2765796 or www.unityofdelraybeach.org.

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Religion/Business

Local student’s award-winning business plan is a win-win

By Paula Detwiller

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When you’re a college kid, getting a text message from your mom isn’t always a big thrill.

But the message 19-year-old Benjamin Arsali of Hypoluxo Island received from his mom on Feb. 3 made his day — and probably his year, he says.

“Congratulations!” it read.

“You’ve won the $15,000!”

The news meant that Arsali, a business major at FAU Jupiter’s Wilkes Honors College, won the top prize in a scholarship competition among his fellow classmates: $15,000 in seed money to start a new business.

But not just any business.

Students competing for the Kenan Social Engagement Scholarship wrote business plans for a “social enterprise” — a business that addresses a pressing social need — as part of a class in social entrepreneurship.

Their assignment was to design a viable business that could be implemented at The Lord’s Place, a West Palm Beach organization that provides supportive housing, job training and other services to homeless individuals and families.

“When I visited The Lord’s Place and sat in the cafeteria with volunteers, staff and homeless clients, I could not tell who was who,” Arsali says.

“Homeless people are just like you and me. I asked them, what are your needs? They all said, ‘We want jobs.’ ” He went home and thought about it. What kind of lowstartup-cost business could provide steady employment for formerly homeless people?

He did some research and hit upon an idea.

“Currently in Palm Beach County alone, there are thousands of foreclosed and bank-owned homes,” Arsali says. “Banks hire out companies to paint, pressurewash, cut the grass at these vacant homes — simple tasks.

FAU Honors student Ben Arsali, center, with Diana Stanley, CEO of The Lord’s Place, left, and Jeremy Morse, vice president of social enterprise at The Lord’s Place. Photo provided “Meanwhile, you have 3,200 people sleeping on our streets any given night in Palm Beach County. They’ve lost their jobs or become unable to work, so they’ve got no employment history, and some have criminal records.

Now they can’t find a job.

This is where my company, Maintenance Magicians, will come in,” he says.

Under the guidance of Jeremy Morse, vice president of social enterprise at The Lord’s Place, Arsali is starting to set up the business.

First, he says, he will purchase equipment and train a small “starter group” of Lord’s Place clients; they’ll learn the ropes by doing basic maintenance on the organization’s own buildings.

Next, Arsali will appeal to local banks’ sense of corporate responsibility, pitching them on the merits of hiring Maintenance Magicians to keep up appearances at their foreclosed properties.

Morse, who participated in the judging, says he chose Arsali’s plan because it could be implemented right away, and replicated in other areas if successful.

One of Arsali’s FAU professors, Dr. Christopher Strain, says the best social entrepreneurs are the ones who don’t allow their dreams to become crushed.

“That’s Ben,” Strain says. “If he wants to, he certainly has the skills and energy to further this project and take it in new directions.” Ú

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H14 Gardening

The COASTAL STAR

April 2014

Secret Gardens

A fragrant, peaceful and edible spot at The Breakers

A

t The Breakers in Palm Beach, you can expect towering royal palms, gently falling fountains and blankets of colorful flowers virtually everywhere. But if you head to an area between the resort’s croquet court and the 13th hole of its Ocean Golf Course, you can expect the unexpected.

This is the resort’s organic herb and vegetable garden.

Outlined by hedges of podocarpus, trinette and rosemary, this 40-by-60-foot plot is just as carefully designed and maintained as the rest of the property; there’s not a weed in sight. But it’s the plantings that are different.

In 14 raised beds fashioned from wood, you’ll find small bouquets of tender fresh basil; red-veined leaves of blood sorrel; purple-edged “scarlet frills” mustard greens; tiny leaf oregano; spikes of garlic chives; and gaillardia or Indian blanket, a wildflower with rust blooms that make unusual plate garnishes.

Although the landscaping crew maintains it, executive chef Anthony Sicignano and the other resort chefs use the harvest for garnishes and seasonings in their restaurants.

When there’s a gentle breeze, it makes a pleasant place for visitors to sit peacefully on one of the two wooden benches. If the timing is right, you may even be serenaded by the bells from a nearby church tower.

“When I have a really hectic day ahead of me, I stop out here for five minutes just to have some peace,” says Sicignano, who was the impetus behind the garden planted in this location about a decade ago.

Nearby, clay pots hold three small trees with aromatic leaves. Smell them and you

Royal Poinciana Way

Cocoanut Walk Pine Walk

The Breakers Herb Garden

Royal Palm Way

If You Go

The Breakers, 1 S. County Road, Palm Beach; thebreakers.com; 655-6611.

The garden is open to the public when visiting The Breakers. may recognize the spicy bite of allspice, the herbaceous scent of bay leaf and the aroma of lemon bay rum reminiscent of aftershave.

There also are concrete flower boxes filled with fresh mint.

Although there are both spearmint and wintergreen varieties, a staff tasting determined the wintergreen to be too antiseptic for use in the resort kitchens.

In this garden, Sicignano likes to experiment. He is trying to sprout agretti from seeds that were imported from Italy, where he traveled and discovered this annual succulent. He describes it as tasting like a cross between a chive and a pine needle. “But it really is delicious,” he adds.

Now stroll down the path that leads west from the garden.

It used to be blacktop, but last fall the resort decided to redo it “Breakers’ style,” explains Sicignano. They replaced the

TOP: The herb garden at The Breakers in Palm Beach is tucked between the croquet court and the 13th hole. LEFT: Chef Joey Tuazon gathers nasturium blooms to dress a salad. RIGHT: June plum is one of the many fruit trees. Photos by Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star macadam with a pattern of red bricks. Along it they planted tropical fruit trees as a test to see if they do well. If so, you may find them being planted all over the property.

Although there hasn’t been any fruit harvested yet, Sicignano is looking forward to variegated pink lemons that are already forming their striped

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green fruit on the tree.

There also will be avocado, loquat, lychee, breadfruit, Barbados cherry and two types of mangoes plus others.

Of course, The Breakers does millions of dollars in food and beverage revenue each year. And to supply that food they’d have to have a farm.

“But to grow and share a little

of what we use is kind of neat,” Sicignano says.

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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Gardening H15

Pavilion Dedication

Beachfront, Delray Beach – March 26

LEFT: Beach-goers admire the new Delray Beach Pavilion before its official ribbon cutting on March 26 at Atlantic Avenue and A1A. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star. RIGHT: The Grass River Garden Club donated native landscaping for the beach pavilion in Delray. Pictured are Grass River Garden Club Pavilion Chairwomen Tina Smith, left, and Christina Benisch with landscaper Carl Terwilliger. Photo provided

Our Beautiful Cities Flower Show Garden Club, Boca Raton – March 22

Rita Golder, left, and her daughter Beth Monarch, center, of Boca Raton look at the flower arrangment by their friend and Boca Raton Garden Club member Marie Young, right, who won a third place award of excellence ribbon in Division II, Class 4, during the ‘Our Beautiful Cities’ Standard Flower Show at the Boca Raton Garden Club.

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Gardening Calendar Note: Events are current as of 3/28. Please check with organizers for any changes.

APRIL 5

Saturday - 4/5- Attracting Wildlife: If You Plant It, They Will Come at Mounts Botanical Garden Auditorium, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Discover how to bring birds, butterflies and nature home. Participants learn the secrets of creating a welcoming habitat for colorful winged residents and migrating visitors.

9 am-12:30 pm. $35/members, $40/nonmembers. Reservations required. 233-1757 or www.mounts.org.

4 /5 - Wellington Garden Club - A Garden Tour “The Secret Gardens of Wellington.”Purchase tickets at First Baptist Church, 12700 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington 9:30 am-2:30 pm. $30/ person. www.wellingtongardenclub.org

APRIL 6-12

Wednesday - 4/9 - Delray Beach Orchid Society meets at Veterans Park Recreation Center, 802 NE 1st St., Delray Beach.

Meetings held the 2nd Wednesday of the month. 7:30 pm. Free. 412-6752 or www. delraybeachorchidsociety.com.

Saturday - 4/12 - Creating a Butterfly Garden for Children at Mounts Botanical Garden, Exhibit Hall A, 559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Enthrall your littlest gardeners by creating a butterfly garden in your backyard or in containers. It’s a beautiful, Florida Friendly way for them to discover more about the natural world.

Instructor covers the best host and nectar

plants and explains how to design, plant and care for the garden. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 11 amnoon. $10/members, $15/non-members.

233-1757 or www.mounts.org.

4/12-13 - Palm Beach Palm and Cycad Society Sale at Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach.

Over 500 species of Palms & Cycads. Sat. & Sun.: 8 am-5 pm. Free. 233-1757 or www. mounts.org.

4/26-27 - More than a... Spring Plant Sale, Hibiscus & Rose Show at Mounts Botanical Garden, 559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Annual plant sale features more than 80 vendors with an amazing assortment of quality plants and good. The American Hibiscus Sunrise-Conrad Chapter & Greater Palm Beach Rose Society will have their annual show. Palm Beach County Woodturners will be selling a large selection of woodturnings. Sat.: 9 am-5 pm, Sun.: 9 am-4 pm. $10/non-members, free/ members. 233-1757 or www.mounts.org.

APRIL 27- MAY 3

Saturday - 5/3 - Lawn Care 101: The

Florida-Friendly Lawn at Mounts Botanical Garden Auditorium, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Discover how to have a healthier lawn while protecting South Florida’s natural resources. 9 am-1 2:30 pm. $35/members, $45/ non-members. 233-1757 or www.mounts.org.

5/3 - Tropical Fruit & Vegetable Garden Workshop at City Hall Annex, 414 Lake Ave., Lake Worth.

Conversation with Florida Master Gardeners, Dick and Mary Pase. 2 pm-3 pm.

Free. 533-7354.

The next edition of The Coastal Star will come out on May 3

H16 On the Water

The COASTAL STAR

April 2014

On the Water

Fishing tournaments will target kingfish, dolphin and wahoo

T

he warming weather of spring usually improves fishing for three popular ocean fish off the coast of South Florida: kingfish, dolphin and wahoo.

With the fish come a flurry of ocean fishing tournaments along the coast of Palm Beach County — known as “KDW” tournaments because competing anglers target kingfish, dolphin and wahoo.

Some tournament organizers add snapper, cobia or other ocean fish to their events.

The KDW tournament season usually begins in April and continues well into the heart of the hurricane season in September.

Most of the spring and summer KDW tournaments benefit charitable causes such as scholarship funds, animal rescue operations, services for children or programs that teach fishing skills to kids.

Teams of anglers who catch the largest fish, or combined weight of fish, win cash prizes in KDW tournaments.

Most tournaments offer discounts for early registration, so it pays to dust off your calendar and plan ahead for the spring and summer fishing

Jason Bagwell and Jason Maret hold the 36.4-pound kingfish caught by Bagwell on Craigg Maret’s boat Get Sum that won top overall boat and heaviest kingfish honors in the 19th annual Mark Gerretson Memorial Fishing Tournament out of Boynton Beach Inlet in August 2013. File photo/The Coastal Star tournaments.

Here is a partial list of upcoming fishing tournaments in Palm Beach County.

(Details of other tournaments will be released in the weeks ahead. Check area tackle shops for tournament brochures.)

APRIL 12: Jupiter vs.

Dwyer Fishing Tournament.

Open to everyone. Benefits schools’ baseball programs.

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Weigh-in at Burt Reynolds Waterway Pavilion, Jupiter.

Captain’s meeting 6 p.m. April 10 at Corners Ocean Bar & Grill, 71 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter. Details: 339-1282.

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APRIL 26: The 34th Annual Offshore Challenge presented by the West Palm Beach Kiwanis Club and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. Based at Sailfish Marina, 98 Lake Drive, Palm Beach Shores.

Captain’s meeting 6 p.m. April 25 at the Buccaneer, 142 Lake Drive, Palm Beach Shores.

Details: 683-3287 or www. pboffshorechallenge.com.

MAY 3: 20th Annual Lantana Fishing Derby.

Captain’s meeting 5:30 p.m.

May 1 at Benny’s Lantana Grill, 224 N. 3rd St., Lantana.

(Free kids tournament under Lantana Bridge, 9 a.m. to noon.) Discount for registration before April 17.

Details: 585-8664 or www. lantanafishingderby.com.

MAY 17: Boynton Beach Kiwanis 33rd Annual Fishing Tournament. Based at Palm Beach Yacht Center, 7848 S. Federal Hwy., Hypoluxo.

Captain’s meeting 5-7 p.m.

May 16 at Palm Beach Yacht Center. Details: 736-0568 or www.boyntonbeachkiwanis. webs.com.

MAY 31: Palm Beach County KDW Classic. Based at Riviera Beach Marina, 200 E. 13th St. Captain’s meeting 6 p.m. May 30 at Bicentennial Park (north side of Riviera Beach Marina). Benefits Palm Beach County Fishing Foundation. Details: 832-6780 or www.kdwclassic.com.

MAY 31: Sail Inn Tavern KDW. Based at Veterans Park, Delray Beach. Captain’s meeting 5 p.m. May 29 at the Sail Inn Tavern, 657 George Bush Blvd., Delray Beach.

Details: 276-5147.

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Captain’s meeting 4-8 p.m.

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JUNE 21: 15th Annual Horizons Fishing Tournament organized

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Captain’s meeting June 19.

Details: 273-2242 or www. hpbcf.org.

JUNE 28: Sixth Annual Lake Worth Fishing Tournament based at Palm Beach Yacht Center, 7848 S. Federal Highway, Hypoluxo. Captain’s meeting 6 p.m. at Tuppen’s Marine & Tackle, 1006 N. Dixie Hwy., Lake Worth. Awards party June 29 in downtown Lake Worth. Details: www. lakeworthfishingtournament. com. Email: LWFT@earthlink. net JULY 12: Big Dog & Fat Cat KDW Shootout. Based at Sailfish Marina, 98 Lake Drive, Palm Beach Shores. Captain’s meeting 7 p.m. July 11 at Sailfish Marina. Details: www. bigdogfatcat.org or 315-3722.

AUG. 9: Mark Gerretson 20th Anniversary Fishing Tournament. Based at Veterans Park, Delray Beach.

Captain’s meeting 6 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Delray Beach Elks Lodge, 265 NE Fourth Ave. Details: www.mgmft.net or 859-2771.

SEPTEMBER: X-Generation KDW Challenge. Date and location to be announced. Details: 2967637.

Rare catch: Anglers Michael Sanchez and Mike Ashberry caught and released two rare longbill spearfish Feb. 22 while trolling in 850 feet off Boynton Inlet with Captain Geno Pratt on the Geno IV. Pratt first thought the fish were similarlooking white marlin, also a relatively rare catch in our waters. The full-day charter on Geno IV, based at Boynton Harbor Marina, also produced three wahoo and a dolphin.

Fishing yard sale: The West Palm Beach Fishing Club’s annual marine yard sale is set for 7 a.m. until noon April 12 at the club’s headquarters, Fifth Street at Flagler Drive, downtown West Palm Beach.

Used fishing rods and reels, boating and diving gear, clothing, lures, coolers and related gear will be for sale.

(Regulars often arrive well before 7 a.m.)

Proceeds benefit the Palm Beach County Fishing Foundation, which supports the club’s annual Kids Fishing Day in August.

Donations of used gear are accepted before the sale.

Call 832-6780 or go to www. westpalmbeachfishingclub.org.

April 2014

Fishing TV host to speak to Boynton Beach Fishing Club: George Poveromo, editor at large for Salt Water Sportsman magazine and host of the television show George Poveromo’s World of Saltwater Fishing, will speak to the Boynton Beach Fishing Club April 22. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the Coast Guard Auxiliary building (near the boat ramps) at Harvey E. Oyer Park, 2210 N. Federal Highway.

Tip of the month: Look for spring kingfish to show up in the waters north and south of Boynton Inlet. Sloan’s Curve, north of the Lake Worth pier, has been a kingfish hotspot in years past. Fishing for kings tends to be best in low-light conditions (early morning or dusk). Try fishing in 80 to 120 feet.

Fish with a dead sardine on triple hooks tied to 50-pound monofilament (or

Outdoors APRIL 5

Saturday - 4/5 - Boat Safety Equipment Examinations at Harvey E. Oyer Jr. Park, Boynton Beach. Presented by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 54. 9 am-noon. Free. 18-7905.

4/5 - Boardwalk Tours at Green Cay Nature Center, 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach. Join a docent for a guided tour of Green Cay’s wetlands. All ages. Wed., 3 pm and Sat., 9 & 11 am. Free. 966-7000.

4/5 - Seining the Lagoon at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton.

Explore the grasses and flats of the Intracoastal Waterway behind Gumbo Limbo. Hand-held dip nets and large seine nets allow participants to catch and release a variety of fish, shrimp, crabs and marine life. Ages 10 to adult, children must be accompanied by an adult. Held again 4/15 (3-4:30 pm). 9-10:30 am. $5/members, $8/nonmembers. Reservations: 544-8615.

APRIL 6-12

Tuesday - 4/8 - Hammock Trails - Go on a guided walk of a quarter-mile boardwalk at Gumbo Limbo nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Open to all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. Held every T 10-11:30 am, W 10 am-noon, & Sat. 11:15 am-12:15 pm. Free. 544-8605 or www. gumbolimbo.org .

The COASTAL STAR fluorocarbon) leader. Or try a variety of live baits such as sardines, greenies, blue runners or goggle-eyes. With live baits, use a No. 4 or No. 5 wire leader with a trailing treble (stinger) hook. Scale down to lighter leader in exceptionally clear water. Use a big bait such as a blue runner for a big tournament kingfish.

If you plan to take a kingfish home for dinner, use smaller baits to target smaller kings.

The state places consumption warnings on kingfish for pregnant women and young children because of mercury, especially the larger fish. Minimum size: 24 inches to the fork of the tail. Bag limit: two kingfish.

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Thursday - 4/17 - Mangrove Paddle - Enjoy a naturalist guided tour from the boardwalk at James A. Rutherford Park, 600 NE 24th St., Boca Raton. Presented by the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Following the tour, paddle through the mangrove trails and back along the shoreline of the Intracoastal. Experience is necessary. Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet and dirty.

Ages 7-adult, an adult must participate with each child under age 18. 11:30 am-1:30 pm. $15/member, $22/non-member. Reservations: 544-8615 or www.gumbolimbo.org.

4/17 - Beach Treasures at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton.

Meet at the center to 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, children must be accompanied by an adult. 3-4:30 pm. $5/ members, $8/non-members. Reservations: 544-8615 or www.gumbolimbo.org.

Friday - 4/18 - Wetlands & Wildlife at Wakodahatchee Wetlands, 13026 Jog Road, Delray Beach. Meet a Gumbo Limbo Naturalist at the Wakodahatchee Wetland’s boardwalk entrance. Bring your camera and binoculars for this 3/4 mile guided boardwalk tour to learn more about Florida’s wetland birds and ecosystems. Ages 7-adult, children must be accompanied by an adult. 3-5 pm. Free.

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H18 Golf

The COASTAL STAR

April 2014

Meet the Pro

Palm Beach Par 3 pro matches lessons with students’ style

By Steve Pike

It’s unusual for a par 3 golf course to have five highly respected teaching professionals. It’s even more unusual when that facility’s director of instruction is a member of Golf magazine’s Top 100 Teachers in America, Golf for Women magazine’s Top 50 Teachers and Golf Digest magazine’s 50 Greatest Women Teachers.

Such is the partial résumé of Kellie Stenzel, director of instruction at the Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course, which isn’t your usual par 3 course. Its 18 holes sit along the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway; and its new clubhouse features a secondfloor restaurant (Al Fresco) that offers some of the better ocean views in Palm Beach County.

“This place has really changed in the 12 or 13 years I‘ve been here,’’ said Stenzel, who splits her time between the Palm Beach Par 3 and Palm Beach Country Club. “The community has really been behind the entire project, from the re-design of the golf course (by World Golf Hall of Famer Raymond Floyd) and now with the clubhouse. It’s a totally different place.

“The golf course always has been good, but since we opened the restaurant and pro shop, it’s just become a destination. A lot of people are getting introduced to the facility for the first time

Kellie Stenzel, director of instruction at the Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course. Kurtis Boggs/The Coastal Star

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A native of Geneva, N.Y., and a graduate of Furman University, where she played on the women’s golf team, Stenzel has been around golf her entire life. Her grandfather, Robert Stenzel Sr., was head professional at Churchville Golf Club near Rochester, N.Y., and her father, Robert Jr., played briefly on the PGA Tour and was coach of the University of North Carolina men’s golf team.

Stenzel, 48, played professionally, mostly in

Europe, Asia, South Africa and Australia, before she turned to teaching more than 20 years ago, guided by such well-known instructors as Mike Adams (former director of instruction at PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens), Todd Anderson (former director of instruction at The Breakers Palm Beach) and legendary teacher Bob Toski.

“I’ve been lucky to work with my dad and some great teachers and learn a lot about the golf swing,’’ Stenzel said.

“My teaching philosophy is

that everybody has different strengths and different body types. I kind of a build a swing around each individual and change as few things as possible.

I allow the students to make the changes they want.’’

To match her teaching philosophy, Stenzel hires teaching professionals with different strengths and methods of instruction.

“I don’t want cookie cutter teachers who do the same things,’’ she said. “We have some great teachers here at the Par 3 with excellent people

skills. Everybody has a different personality. One teacher is going to mesh with one personality and another teacher with another personality.’’

Stenzel has authored three books: The Women’s Guide to Golf: A Handbook for Beginners; The Women’s Guide to Consistent Golf; and The Women’s Guide to Lower Scores.

“I’m in the process of getting the ‘Beginner’ book re-done,’’ she said. “Surprisingly, it’s still doing pretty well, but is hard to find right now, so it’s time to get it re-done.’’ Ú

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                  A family-owned business     Serving South Florida           Since 1977

              

                                   •          •    •   •           •  •      •        •    •       •   •       •     •   • •    •    

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Paws Up for Pets

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Entrepreneurial young dog owner pitches shampoo to the stars

ll it took was connecting with a pair of large, sad eyes inside a cage at an animal shelter to inspire an 11-year-old Boca Raton boy to not only adopt this senior dog but also to become one of America’s youngest entrepreneurs.

Meet the very likeable and very determined Simon Goldman, president of Simon’s Happy Pet Shampoo Company.

His endeavor has already been pitched to Hollywood’s petloving A-list stars.

This home-schooled sixthgrader has had a lifelong love of animals. His persistence to adopt a dog finally paid off a couple years ago when he convinced his mom, Diane, that he was ready to handle the responsibilities of caring for a dog. That day, he walked into the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League in West Palm Beach in search of the right dog.

He resisted the adorable antics of available puppies and chatty Chihuahuas.

“I saw a little ball of fluff in the back of a cage,” recalls Simon. “The minute he raised his head and looked up at me with his big eyes, I fell for him.

I knew instantly that he was the dog for me.”

He dubbed this dog, now estimated to be about 12, Calypso after the boat used by Jacques Cousteau in his nautical adventures. At the time of adoption, Calypso sported bald spots and itchy skin because of allergic reactions to fleas on his poodle-Maltese coat.

“I tried every kind of shampoo and nothing worked — he was still itching and he was miserable,” says Simon. “I realized that the chemicals in these products were doing more harm than good.”

Determined to help his new four-legged friend, Simon reached out to a chemist friend and researched the Internet for a viable solution. He concocted organic shampoo blends containing key ingredients, such as organic coconut oil, olive oil, neem oil, rosemary extract, Shea butter and

Simon Goldman and Calypso, whose flea allergy led to Simon’s creation of a line of pet shampoos. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star lavender to restore Calypso’s coat.

“In school and through my research, I’ve learned that coconut oil is very good for doggy odors, cuts and sores. I have also learned that neem oil repels mosquitos and fleas and that lavender is very good for calming dogs,” says Simon.

He knew other dogs with skin and coat issues could benefit as well, so he calmly informed his mom that he was ready to launch a pet shampoo business. With a couple of shampoos created (retailing each for $14.99), he boldly entered the Paw Depot in Boca Raton and made his sales pitch to the owner, Matt Aschendorf.

“I simply told him that I have a product that he needs for his store — a product that doesn’t contain any artificial dyes or perfumes or chemicals that strip the oils from a dog’s skin,”

recalls Simon. “He said, ‘I’ll take three and try it out.’ Then I was interviewed on WPBF-TV, and since then, so many people are calling and placing orders for my shampoos.”

He then pitched the person in charge of filling swag bags for stars attending the Academy Awards and persuaded her to include his shampoo, which sports an image of him and Calypso wearing aviator sunglasses.

“She liked my shampoos, and so celebrities like Sandra Bullock, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep and Leonard DiCaprio left the Oscars with swag bags containing my shampoos,” he says. These days, Simon maximizes every minute of every day, juggling the need to fulfill product orders and expand his product line with doing school work and finding

time to play games and work out at the Fun Spot Fitness center in Boca Raton — and of course, chilling with Calypso.

“He is very smart and he likes to get things done quickly,” notes Julie Sobeck, his teacher.

“His brain is always running and he enjoys doing science experiments.”

Adds mom Diane, “I’m from Switzerland and Simon’s first language is French. He is very interested in dogs, science and business and he is following these passions. He reminds us every day of the importance to follow your passion no matter your age.”

After speaking with Simon, I’m betting you will walk away motivated and inspired by his ageless can-do approach to life.

He also stays focused on his objective.

“If I can help one dog and stop his suffering and feel

better, my job is done,” he says.

“When I went to the shelter that day, I wanted a dog who was calm and would hang out with me like a best friend. I found those qualities in Calypso. I like that he is like a little old guy who can still be fun.”

Learn more about Simon and his pet shampoo company at www.simonshappypet.com.

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.

ARTIST’S RETREAT • OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-5 P.M. • 15 East Ocean Avenue, Ocean Ridge, FL Once inside this Spacious & Artsy Home, you’ll know you’ve found your sanctuary!

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PALM BEACH HOT

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h y P o LU Xo I S L a n D WaTe R F Ro nT – L a nTa n a This home has bragging rights for its wide, West Intracoastal water views and gorgeous sunsets. Light and bright throughout, the foyer entry opens to a spacious living room with fireplace and vaulted ceilings. Kitchen, family room and living/dining areas access the screened, covered lanai, pool, and garden/outdoor dining areas. A private, deepwater dock offers easy ocean access. Within walking distance is the ocean beach, dining and shopping on E. Ocean Avenue in Lantana.

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I n -ToW n R e nTa L - K e y W e S T S T y Le D oW nToW n L a K e Wo RTh Newly available 2 Bedroom/1 Bath on 1st floor lives like a single family home or perfect professional office space with 2 entries and access to gorgeous yard and gardens. Wood flooring throughout. Immaculate, light and bright, charming space available 4/15/13. F/L/S + Utilities. This is a very, very special offering steps from Lucerne Avenue and walking distance to Ocean beach. Call for additional details.

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one-oF-a-KInD In LaKeShoRe, a n I nTR aCoa S Ta L G e M This totally renovated and expanded villa with 2-car garage is walking distance to Gateway Marina! Bring your boat and your pet to this pet-friendly Intracoastal community and Move Right In! Over $150K in upgrades with expansive outdoor patio area.

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House of the Month LEFT: The spacious dining room has cherry wood floors and great garden views.

RIGHT: Master bath has open Islander shower, separate Jacuzzi tub and his and hers sinks.

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.

The oversized family room has vaulted barn rafter ceiling details and some of the home’s best views of the ocean.

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Ocean Ridge oceanfront family retreat

etailed moldings and Brazilian cherry wood floors complement the sophisticated, understated dĂŠcor of this stunning residence. With 12,000 total square feet, this home features enough space for a growing family or can serve as a vacation destination for an extended family. There are abounding ocean and beach views from this eight bedroom, eight full and one half-bath home.

As you enter, a marble staircase takes you to an open foyer and landing with sweeping views of the ocean and the pool and deck. On this level, there are three bedrooms with en suite baths as well as the spacious master suite, which also overlooks the ocean, pool and deck.

The family/Florida room is fitted well for entertaining large groups with its fireplace, wet bar, wine cabinet and built-in bookcases.

Back on the lower level, there are four more bedrooms, four plus more baths, a living room, a second kitchen, a second laundry, a wine cellar, a workout room and access to the two two-bay garages. $7,995,000. Warren Heeg, Realtor, 561441-1599 and Michael Mullin, Realtor, 561441-0635. Lang Realty.

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ABOVE: Follow the seagrapes along the private path with stairs to your own beach.

LEFT: The gourmet kitchen has a large center island with granite counters and top of the line appliances including high-end gas range.

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Your Window Into Palm Beach Real Estate sOLD

New Construction by

1238 VisTA DEL MAR Extraordinary transformation just steps to direct beach access. Heated ebony pool finish surrounded by exotic landscaping, extensive outdoor lighting. $2.495M UNDER CONTRACT

BREAKiNg gROUND sOON ON 7 NEW HOMEs! Located in beautiful Lake Ida. Homes feature spacious front porches, metal roofs, pool courtyards, and detailed craftsmanship. Distinctive “Old Florida” Architecture. Priced from $1.395M

1499 EsTUARY TRAiL Glorious Intracoastal views! Newly redesigned interior adds even more to spaciousness of this magellen unit. Airy open waterfront patio & entertaining area. $1.395M

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Linda Lake 561.702.4898 llake1@bellsouth.net PALM TRAiL NEigHBORHOOD THE EsTUARY Beautifully transformed 3BR/3BA home with Palm Beach Immaculate, sunny and spacious 3BR/3BA townhome style pool makes for fun outdoor entertaining. Very close to in gated Intracoastal community near the beach and downtown and the beach. $1.225M close to Downtown Delray Beach. $749K

WATERFRONT iN DELRAY BEACH

WATERFRONT TOWNHOME

Fabulous waterfront opportunity in a gated, pet friendly community! Completely remodeled 3BR/2.5BA townhome with large deck overlooking water. Private dock for your boat with Ocean access. $425K

Laura gallagher 561.441.6111 Rare opportunity to own a premiere waterfront residence. Beautiful 4BR/3.5BA pool home has 100 FT of waterfront with a boat lift. Only 1 lot off the Intracoastal waterway. Spectacular direct Intracoastal views. Surrounded by extensive tropical landscaping the home features charming balcony and gazebo overlooking the pool and Intracoastal. Located on a large free flowing canal. Discover a terrific lifestyle! Close to the beach, shops and restaurants of Atlantic Ave. Opportunity awaits! $2.499M

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