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The 2007 Palm Beach International 

Film Festival: What a Week to 

Remember! .............................. 14 

Hot Summer Fashions ................ 20 

Palm Beach County Boating, Fishing 

& Water Sports .......................... 26 

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Letter from the Editor 

Dear Readers, 

Well, it is upon us 

once again. It’s out with 

the sweaters, books and 

crazy schedules and in 

with the sun screen, 

bathing suits and flip 

flops. I am talking about 

summer! For me, 

summer brings to mind 

thoughts of relaxation, 

fun in the sun, being 

able to catch up on 

much needed sleep and summer reading at the beach. 

Summer is a time off from the pressures of the daily 

grind, like homework, projects, getting kids to the bus 

on time etc. It is also the time of year I look forward to 

for vacation. Make sure you take some time out this 

summer and just relax and enjoy your surroundings. 

Father’s Day is another reason I look forward to 

summer. With so many women out in the work force 

these days and our roles shifting, it is no longer mom 

takes care of the house and kids and dad goes to work 

and brings home the bacon. Many fathers have 

stepped up to the plate to take a load off mom by 

taking care of their children, cooking and cleaning, 

and getting the kids off to school. Furthermore, there 

are many single dads out there that do it all. Dads 

deserve a day like Father’s Day to be honored and to 

feel special. 

Father’s Day traditionally takes place the third 

Sunday in June. It’s the brainchild of a woman by the 

name of Sonora Dodd, who wanted her father to know 

how special he was to her after her mother had passed 

away. She held her own Father’s Day in Spokane, 

Washington, in1910.The idea caught on and in 1924 

President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed the third Sunday 

in June as Father’s Day. 

At FloridaWise Magazine we strive to help make 

your life easier and more enjoyable. In this issue, look 

for ways to make sure your special “metrosexual” dad 

has a special day. In addition, look for an exciting 

behind the scenes look into the Palm Beach 

International Film Festival or cool off with some ideas 

for summer water sports and boating, or you may like 

it hot with artist Laurance Rassin’s summer fashions. 

We, at FloridaWise Magazine, wish you a wonderful, 

relaxing summer and a happy Father’s Day! 

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Cafe D’Angelo: Chef Angelo Morinelli 

Takes on Southern Italy 

Southern Italy is the birthplace of many dishes that Americans think of when 

they think, “Italian food” – it’s rich and chunky tomato sauces, homemade 

pastas, meatballs and pizzas. This and more is what you’ll find at Chef 

Angelo Morinelli’s second Boca Raton restaurant, Cafe D’Angelo. Chef 

Angelo made his name in South Florida with his modern Tuscan food 

temple, Cucina D’Angelo. His work there has landed him on the list for the 

South Florida Dining Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award and has put him in the 

realm of South Florida’s top chefs. Now that Chef Angelo has conquered the fine 

dining scene, he’s focusing his energies on … chicken parm 

It seems a far cry from the signature dishes at Cucina D’Angelo, but that’s exactly 

the goal, says Chef Angelo. His aim here is to reinvigorate the Italian classics that have 

been relegated to local pizza joints and frozen dinners. Sometimes you want lasagna 

or linguini with clam sauce, but where can you go to have one of Florida’s top chefs 

prepare it for you 

The menu at Cafe D’Angelo reflects that goal. Here you’ll find Spaghetti Al 

Pomodoro, Veal Marsala, Linguini Vongole, manicotti, and, yes, chicken parmesan. 

Difference is that Chef Angelo has added quality ingredients and his signature touch. 

At Cafe D’Angelo, dishes like Calamari Fra Diavola are served simply and without 

too much adornment. The focus is on the flavors. 

Salads are all fresh and crunchy with lots of vegetables and freshly shaved 

Parmesan cheese. The soups have familiar names like Pasta Fagioli, Zuppe di Vegatali 

and Tortellini di Formaggio Brodo. The “pizza” here is more like a calzone. It’s served 

enveloped in fresh baked focaccia bread. Like many dishes here, the pizzas are easily 

shared between two people. 

The pastas are homemade and feature such classics as lasagna, manicotti, 

spaghetti and meatballs, Rigatoni a la Vodka, Linguini Vongole and Penne Puttanesca 

among others. Again, Chef Angelo surprises the diner who thought they had tasted 

these classics before. His versions, while hearty, still seem to have lightness to them, 

meaning that when you finish dining you don’t feel as though you have to roll out the 

door. Try the Scarapiello with its fall-off-the-bone chicken and sweet Italian sausage. 

The earthy flavors are contrasted by Cipollini onions that are roasted along with sweet 

peppers. Of course, there’s veal parmigiana. Chef Angelo opts to serve this bone-in. 

It’s a whole veal chop pounded flat, lightly breaded and seared. It’s finished with 

melted mozzarella and tomato sauce. Desserts are simple and not overly sweet. 

There are tortes, tiramisu, profiterole and tartufo plus a variety of gelatos and 

dessert specials. Cleanse the palate with a fresh cappucino or espresso 

made by Cafe D’Angelo’s barista. 

The lounge area is less formal. There is a full bar and a number 

of wines by the glass. The area feels perfect for a beer and some 

appetizers with friends. 

Chef Angelo reminds us that this is a friends and family 

restaurant. Nearly everything on the menu can be ordered 

family-style. Most diners can eat for about $25 per person for 

dinner. 

Cafe D’Angelo is located at 8228 Glades Road in Boca 

Raton. For reservations, call 561-451-4404 or walk-ins 

welcome. 

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DiningGuide 

Jetsetter Lounge – International – 

1132 N. Dixie Hwy., Lake Worth, 

561-533-7999. A retro theme park for 

modern minds. 

Josh’s Sports Grill – American – 

13889 Wellington Trace, Wellington, 

561-795-6300. Sports bar, live music, 

drink specials, kids’ night, game room 

and Texas Holdum night. 

Leila – Middle Eastern – 

120 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, 

561-659-7373. 

Pomodoro’s Italian Grille – Italian – 

12793 West Forest Hill Blvd., 

Wellington, 561-793-0243. Dine in or 

take out. Free delivery and catering 

are available. 

Sushi Jo – Japanese – 

640 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach, 

561-737-0606 and 319 Belvedere Rd., 

West Palm Beach, 561-868-7893. 

Beyond fresh. 

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SocietyWise 

Girls’ Night Out Event Fundraiser Benefits 

Women and Children in Palm Beach County 

Photography: Michael Davidoff 

Back Row: Jane Myers,Vesna Oelsner, Darcy Farnan, Beverly 

Robinson, Allison Rogers Haft, Sarah Alsofrom, Donna Lloyd 

George and Patricia Mahaney. Front Row: Margaret Vento, 

Angela Reynolds, Judy Preefer and Samantha Whiteman 

Honorary 

Chairwoman 

Kelley Dunn from 

WPTV Channel 5 

News with event 

auctioneer 

Dan Rosenthal of 

United Healthcare, 

Executive Director 

Cathy Cohn and 

Board Chair Peter 

Nicoletti 

The annual Girls’ Night Out event raised more than $60,000 for 

women and children in Palm Beach County. Held at the Kravis 

Center, guests dined on Asian cuisine prepared by Special 

Impressions at the Breakers. Proceeds from the evening benefited 

Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies (HM/HB) by enabling the 

organization to assist uninsured pregnant women with healthcare. 

Peter Nicoletti, chairman of HM/HB board of directors said, “We are so 

extremely grateful for the generosity of our donors and sponsors for their 

assistance in helping us to raise more than $60,000 that evening.” United 

Healthcare of South Florida was the overall event sponsor while The Palm 

Beach Post, Mestal Foundation and Aetna sponsored the dinner, along with 

contributions from 16 other area companies and individuals. The committee 

consisted of Honorary Chairwomen Kelley Dunn, WPTV Channel 5 News 

and Nicole Basile. Other members were Executive Director, Cathy Cohn, 

Board Chair Peter Nicoletti, Director of Development Deborah Solow, Mary 

Beth Crane, Penny Crown, Allison Rogers Haft, Angela Montella, Marilyn 

Weinstein, Liz Yavinsky and Ruthanne Zentner. 

HM/HB and the audience also recognized the contributions of past 

board member and GNO Committee member, Allison Rogers Haft. In her 

honor, Angela Kai Reynolds and Judy Preefer assisted the Girls’ Night Out 

Committee in setting up the event. 

“United Healthcare is pleased to support the HM/HB’s coalition,” says 

Dan Rosenthal, CEO of United Healthcare. “Both our organizations are 

dedicated to the critical needs of preventative prenatal care and helping 

mothers to have healthy babies in Palm Beach County.” 

Following dinner, Kelley Dunn conducted a live auction that included a 

tour of the newsroom at Channel 5. Mayor Lois Frankel auctioned off a 

chance to be mayor for a day along with a print of one of her paintings. 

Bidders really responded when Virginia Lang, co-host of the Kevin & Virginia 

Morning Show on Wild 95.5 FM gave guests the chance to be DJ on her 

show. 

To find out how to assure healthier futures for Palm Beach County 

children and their families, call Deborah Solow at 561-732-2110 ext. 120. 

Eris Sandler, president and CEO of retail banking for Colonial 

Bank’s South Florida region; Thomas Tomczyk, president and 

CEO of Kids In Distress; Raul Valdes-Fauli, president and CEO 

of commercial lending for Miami-Dade County and Jaime 

Castano, vice president, commercial lending officer 

Colonial Bank Raises more than 

$120,000 During 4th Annual 5K 

Run/Walk for Kids In Distress 

Led by Honorary Chair Eris Sandler, president and CEO of retail 

banking for Colonial Bank’s South Florida region, the community 

rallied together in support of Kids In Distress where more than 

800 people participated in the organization’s 4th Annual Taking 

Steps 5K Run/Walk. Kids In Distress is a nationally accredited, 

community-supported agency dedicated to the prevention of child 

abuse, preservation of the family and the care and treatment of abused 

children. 

12 June/July 2007

Hearts and Hope, Inc. 8th Annual Golf 

Classic Benefiting Children’s Grief 

Support Services 

On Friday, May 11, Hearts and Hope, Inc. hosted their 8th 

Annual Golf Classic, benefiting children’s grief support 

services. The event was held at Frenchman’s Reserve 

Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens. This event brought 

together local businesses and community members for a fun 

day on the golf course with a cocktail reception the evening 

prior to help raise the much-needed funds to support this very important 

program. 

Jon Shainman of WPBF TV 25 welcomed the golfers. After golf, there was 

a post-tournament awards reception featuring a live auction that included area 

country club foursomes. Awards were given to the golf Champions Casey 

Cunniff, Todd Orloff, Jeff Rollage and Sean Schanda. Awards were also 

presented to the first and second runners up. Heath Randolph won the Closest 

to the Pin contest and MLB Hall of Fame catcher, Gary Carter, won the Longest 

Drive contest. 

Sponsored by Promotional Sponsors Newsradio 1290 WJNO and WPBF 

TV 25; Ace Sponsor: The C. Kenneth & Laura Baxter Foundation – David 

Donten; Eagle Sponsors: Lydian Bank; Birdie Sponsors: Bernstein Global Wealth 

Management, Nick Price Children’s Fund, Sandler O’Neill and Partners; Hole 

Sponsors: Elk Christu & Bakst, LLP, Sherrye Fenton – Prudential Florida WCI 

Realty, Fields Law Offices, Jupiter “Twins” Pizza, Mike and Debby Mulvihill, 

Prosperity Insurance Group, Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, Anne 

Thenot-Siegel, Southern Self Storage and Onshore Construction. 

Hearts and Hope, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization devoted to providing 

children ages 3 to 17 and their families who have experienced the death of a 

loved-one, a safe place in which to share and experience loving support while 

moving through the grieving and healing process. 

For more information about Hearts and Hope, Inc., please call Susie 

MacDonald, director of development, or Melissa Mulvihill, special events 

coordinator, at 561-832-1913. 

Claudia McCaig, Debbie Davis, David Donten of The C. 

Kenneth & Laura Baxter Foundation and General Chairwoman, 

Founder/Executive Director Patrice Austin 

Longest Drive 

contest winner 

Gary Carter and 

Closest to the Pin 

contest winner 

Heath Randolph 

David Donten, 

Heath Randolph, 

Event Co-Chairmen 

Mark Lopasky 

and Gary Carter 

Awards were presented in numerous age categories, and a kid’s 

“fun run” for 6- to 12-year-olds followed the 5K Run/Walk. 

“This was an incredible fundraising effort by the Colonial Bank 

team, led by Honorary Chair Eris Sandler,” said Thomas Tomczyk, 

president and CEO of Kids in Distress. “We are tremendously grateful for 

the fundraising efforts of all of our sponsors, corporate teams and 

individual runners and walkers. 

“As a result of their efforts, we will continue to create solutions, 

focusing on early intervention and keeping our children safe through a 

continuum of care with community partners.” 

Sponsors included Colonial Bank’s South Florida region, Genesis 

Press, Park ’N Fly, Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida, Broward County, 

Carnival Cruise Lines, Motorola, Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate 

Cares – Weston Road and Weston Town Center Offices, Whole Foods, 

Publix, Waste Management, ATT Telcom, Pioneers Fitness 21, Barranco 

Gonzalez Architecture Design Studios, Pomeroy Electric and Starbucks. 

Colonial Bank’s South Florida region record breaking 

fundraising run/walk team, led by Honorary Event Chair Eris 

Sandler, president and CEO of retail banking 



The 2007 Palm 

Beach International 

Film Festival: What 

a Week to 

Remember! 

By Victoria DeMatteo 

“Hi, I’m Victoria DeMatteo with FloridaWise 

Magazine. May I ask you a few questions” was 

how my first celebrity interview began at 

Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club on the 

evening of April 20, 2007 

Iwas briefed by Terri Neal, Director of Public Relations and Carol 

Marshall who is in charge of National Public Relations for the 

2007 Palm Beach International Film Festival, as we walked 

through a majestic palace garnished with magnificent 

architecture and interior design. “The celebrities will walk through 

the designated red carpet area. All reporters and photographers 

will have their chance to speak with each celebrity. (No pushing, no 

shoving, no cutting the proverbial line … so forth, and so on.) Any 

questions” Did she say red carpet “No questions, but thank you 

for the information,” was all I could muster up as I slowly realized 

how lucky I was to be covering such an amazing event. 

The Palm Beach International Film Festival (PBIFF), founded in 

1996 by Commissioner Burt Aaronson and Philanthropist George 

Elmore, has been offering Palm Beach County residents an exciting 

cultural and artistic venue for 12 years. The event has hosted top 

celebrities and filmmakers, including Academy Award Winners 

Anthony Hopkins, Tommy Lee Jones and Dennis Hopper, as well as 

Academy Award Nominees Sylvester Stallone, Salma Hayek, 

14 June/July 2007

Photo: Jangeltun | Dreamstime.com 

Far Left: Tristan Rogers as emcee of the PBIFF awards 

gala; Academy Award nominee Malcolm McDowell; 

PBIFF honoree Q’Orianka Kilcher; Vincenzo Amato star 

of The Golden Door at Opening Night of PBIFF; Emmy 

Award nominee Dylan McDermott; The Emeralds and 

director, writer and actor Robert Davi at Closing Night of 

PBIFF; Vincent Pastore of the Sopranos visits with G-Star 

School of the Arts students 

Photography: Ralph Notaro 

Woody Harrelson and Burt Reynolds. The PBIFF has been 

recognized as one of the top 25 Independent Film Festivals in the 

world in what has become a week long event that celebrates not 

only American, but International Independent Film. 

Beginning Thursday, April 19 Palm Beach County enjoyed a 

week long festival, which premiered a variety of films written, 

produced and directed by some of 

tomorrow’s brightest and talented 

filmmakers. Highlight events of the 

week included Friday evening’s party 

at Mar-a-Lago Club, where filmmakers 

mingled poolside at one of the hottest 

resorts in Palm Beach County; 

Saturday, April 21 was the premiere 

event of the week honoring some of 

the most respected artists in the motion 

picture industry held at the Boca Raton 

Resort and Club; and Tuesday, April 

24 awarded local Florida students 

$25,000 in scholarships, cash awards 

and prizes at this year’s Student 

Showcase of Films, where surprise 

guest Vincent Pastore from the 

Sopranos made a special 

appearance. 

I was fortunate enough to meet 

many of the talented individuals being 

honored during the week long event 

on Friday evening at Mar-a-Lago Club. 

With tape recorder in hand, music in 

the background, cameras flashing, 

and me, awkwardly leaning over the 

red velvet ropes, I was quickly 

humbled by the grace and sincerity of 

PBIFF honorees like Q’Orianka Kilcher 

(The New World, Pocahontas), Avery 

Sommers (Hiding Victoria), Malcolm 

McDowell (Clockwork Orange and NBC’s Heroes), and the host of 

the 12th Annual Grand Gala and Awards Presentation Tristan 

Rogers (General Hospital). 

As I made my way through the line of celebrities, I was 

particularly impressed by two honorees, Dan Chinander and Marc 

Meyers. Offering me an inside glimpse of the talent and artistry that 

goes on “behind the scenes,” Dan and Marc made the evening not 

only memorable, but truly inspirational for this local reporter just 

trying to do her job. 

FishTale Production’s Dan Chinander, directed, produced, edited 

and co-wrote one of this year’s PBIFF debut films, Hiding Victoria. 

The film tells a story about a rebellious 22-year-old convicted felon 

(Victoria) who must serve her sentence as “helpmate” to Althea, a 

70-year-old wealthy woman. Victoria and this incredibly altruistic 

woman, learn that their seemingly different lives share in the 

universal truth that pulls them together in a captivating and inspiring 

story about the power of 

forgiveness. Dan humbly 

expressed his appreciation for the 

PBIFF not only for the accolades 

Hiding Victoria received, but also 

for how “it has opened doors for 

us to present our next project with 

studio executives.” Dan is currently 

working on two new Disney-style 

films, Little Production Company 

and Animal Air, and hopes to 

work again with the local talent of 

Palm Beach County’s G-Star 

School of the Arts for Motion 

Pictures and Broadcasting. Hiding 

Victoria offered 10 students from 

G-Star “full-blown movie credits” 

for their dedication and hard work 

during the making of the film, 

along with recognition on 

imdb.com (The Internet Movie 

Database), an accomplishment that 

many people strive for their entire 

careers! 

Also premiering during the 

2007 PBIFF was Approaching 

Union Square, a film written and 

directed by Marc Meyers, and 

produced by Ibid Filmworks 

partners Jody Girgenti and Marc 

Meyers, which reveals a collage of 

FishTale Production’s Dan Chinander and wife Deb 


Marc Meyers, writer and director of Approaching Union Square 

11 stories about individual characters (including a sex addict, 

psychic, tourist and an Italian immigrant), as they struggle to find 

love and connection in the big city, all while riding on a NYC bus. 

Marc and Jody both shared their gratitude for the PBIFF saying, 

“Without festivals we wouldn’t have the opportunity to have press 

cover us. … and the PBIFF is particularly important to us because it 

caters to a sophisticated audience … that is interested in sitting in a 

theatre … experiencing moments of humor … and contemplation … 

Photo: Ibid Filmworks LLC 

as they relate to our own individual and universal desires.” Ibid 

Filmworks is in pre-production of Harvest, a film which tells the story of a 

Jewish-Italian family dealing with years of resentment and betrayal that 

begin to surface as they come together one summer to care for their 

dying patriarch, a WWII veteran. 

The Palm Beach International Film Festival has served not only as a 

venue for up and coming filmmakers to share their work with the public, 

but it also serves as a valuable channel for local students interested in 

filmmaking to experience the industry firsthand. As a not-for-profit 

organization, the PBIFF has contributed over $1 million of festival 

proceeds in the form of grants and scholarships to the film and television 

programs of local area schools. For these students, the week long event 

each year concludes with a student showcase awards ceremony where 

a grand finale winner has the opportunity to have their work highlighted 

on the “big screen.” “To be able to see those kids go up on stage and 

win their awards, and they’re so young … was the highlight of the event 

for me,” says Dan Chinander, also one of the judges for this year’s 

student showcase ceremony. 

My personal experience at this year’s Palm Beach International 

Film Festival went well beyond my assignment to cover the event. 

Interacting with these bright, talented filmmakers gave me invaluable 

insight on the incredible creativity and artistic colors that lie just 

beneath the surface of the movies that most people only experience 

as a Friday night pastime. I would never have known how amazing, 

difficult, time-consuming, and ultimately rewarding the motion picture 

industry truly is, after all the cameras and microphones are turned 

off. What an amazing experience! ❂ 

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Boca Raton 

Fabulous 4th, July 4 at 

FAU, 6-9 p.m. Family 

activities, games, 

children’s rides with a 

concert starring Wind 

Symphony of Florida at 

7:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9 

p.m. Free. 

Call P: 561-393-7806. 

Gumbo Limbo Nature 

Center, Taishi Ocean 

Day Celebration, July 20, 

6-8 p.m. Join other area 

young professionals as we 

celebrate, South Floridastyle, 

the Japanese national 

holiday of Ocean Day. 

Enjoy music, appetizers 

and cooling refreshments 

while observing some of 

our sea life. 

Call P: 561-495-0233. 

Boynton Beach 

The City of Boynton 

Beach Recreation 

Department’s Art 

Center, The Very Merry 

Un-birthday Party! June 

23, 1-3 p.m. Crafts, 

games, bounce house, 

cake, ice cream and gifts! 

Ages 5 – 9. $5 per child. 

Call P: 561-742-6221. 

Father & Son Game 

Night, Aug. 11. Game 

starts at 6:05 p.m. See 

the Jupiter Hammerheads 

play the Blue Jays. Fee 

includes transportation, 

dinner and keepsake 

photo. Meet at the Art 

Center at 5 p.m. For 

tickets, call 

P: 561-742-6239. 

Salute to 

Independence, July 4, 6 

p.m-9:30 p.m. at the 

Intracoastal Park on 

Federal Hwy. The Ovation 

Band will perform from 6 - 

9, and the world famous 

“Fireworks by Grucci” are 

from 9-9:30 p.m. For 

more info, call 

P: 561-742-6246. 

Delray Beach 

Dad & Daughter Date 

Night, June 15 – Delray 

Beach Golf Club, 7-10 

p.m. 2200 Highland Ave., 

P: 561-243-7277. 

Art & Jazz on the 

Avenue, June 28, 6-10 

p.m. Open house for 

restaurants, art galleries 

and shops along Atlantic 

Avenue in Downtown 

Delray Beach. The 

evening’s activities include 

live entertainment, 

restaurant festivities, 

gallery showings and 

special promotions by 

merchants. Free. Call 

P: 561-279-1380 Ext. 3. 

July 4th Celebration, 

July 4, A1A and Atlantic 

Avenue. Activities for 

Delray Beach’s July Fourth 

Celebration start early in 

the morning and continue 

into the night. Highlights 

include the annual Sand 

Sculpting Competition, 

Patriotic Bicycle/scooter 

Parade, children’s 

activities, entertainment on 

the beach, great food, 

and a fireworks display. 

Call P: 561-279-1380. 

Greenacres 

“Ignite the Night” 

July 4th Celebration, 

July 4, 5-9 p.m. This is the 

city’s Independence Day 

celebration in Greenacres 

Community Park. Music, 

entertainment, amusement 

rides, family games and a 

grand fireworks display 

round out this event. Call 

P: 561-642-2181. 

Jupiter 

Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 

Charlotte’s Web, July 14. 

This classic story based on 

the beloved book by E.B. 

White brings us the 

charming tale of Fern and 

her young pet pig Wilbur. 

Activities begin at 9 a.m., 

Showtime is 10 a.m. 

The Wiz, July 22, 

presented by the 

Children’s Theatre Institute 

Junior Summer 

Conservatory. Showtimes 

are 2 and 7:30 p.m. 

Shark Tale, July 28. In this 

whale of a tale fast-talking 

Oscar is a little fish that 

ends up at the scene of 

the crime when the son of 

a shark mob boss is killed. 

Activities begin at 9 a.m. 

Showtime is 10 a.m. For 

info and tickets, call 

P: 561-575-2223. 

Lake Worth 

Evening on the 

Avenues, every Friday at 

downtown Lake Worth on 

Lake Avenue, restaurants 

and shops are open for a 

weekly street festival 

featuring music, food and 

arts and crafts. 

Call P: 561-582-4401. 

The Sunday Art 

Workshop Series is 

held every Sunday from 

12-2 p.m. The workshops 

take place at 1629 N J 

Terrace, $10 fee -- RSVP 

required. All supplies are 

provided, plus 

refreshments. Eclectic 

Collage is now offered 

every week in addition to 

the featured workshop. 

For a list of workshops, 

please visit the Web site: 

www.talyacreates.com 

The Grateful Garden, 

Natural Food Market 

and Coop, Every Friday 

from 8 to midnight. 

Located at 722 Lake Ave. 

in downtown Lake Worth. 

The Grateful Garden 

celebrates community with 

live music, drumming, and 

dancing. Led by Grammy 

nominated, percussionist 

Michael Moses. 

Call P: 561-582-0844. 

Tropic Fest, July 4, 

North Bryant. Celebrate 

Independence Day and 

the city’s birthday with 

family fun, great music 

and spectacular fireworks. 

Call P: 561-582-4401. 

Palm Beach Gardens 

Ra Sushi, Nicky’s Week 

Silent Auction, June 2, 5- 

10 p.m. Join us for our 

3rd Annual event 

supporting Nicky’s Week. 

Items include fishing trips, 

artworks, gift certificates 

and more. All proceeds 

benefit St. Jude Children’s 

Research Hospital. Free. 

Call P: 561-340-2112. 

Riviera Beach 

Palm Beach Princess’ 

Father’s Day, June 17 

at 10:30 a.m. or 6:30 

p.m. sailings. Bring your 

father for a special day 

together and celebrate in 

style with our Grand 

Champagne Brunch. Call 

P: 1-800-841-7447. 

West Palm Beach 

Clematis by Night, 

Every Thursday night from 

5:30-9 p.m. in Centennial 

Square at the top of 

Clematis Street. Featuring 

the area’s best rock, R&B, 

reggae, blues, soul and 

swing music. 

Sunday at the Meyer, 

every 4th Sunday of the 

month thru October at 

4:30-7:30 p.m. at sunset 

on the waterfront, local 

bands entertain tourists, 

visitors and residents at 

the outdoor Meyer 

Amphitheatre. Free. 

P: 561-659-8007. 

6th Annual Palm 

Beach County Boat 

Show, June 22-24 at the 

South Florida Expo 

Center. The 6th Annual 

Palm Beach County Boat 

Show is an extravaganza 

of powerboats, pleasure 

boats, flats boats, bass 

boats, cruisers and every 

type of nautical accessory 

you can imagine! All 

buildings are air 

conditioned. Thursday: 12 

-7 p.m.; Friday and 

Saturday: 10 -8 p.m.; 

Sunday: 10 -7 p.m. For 

tickets, call 

P: 561-793-0333. 

Kravis Center for the 

Performing Arts, The 

Worlds Biggest Tea Party, 

July 13-15. Teapots, 

rainbows, castles, 

balloons and fancy dressup 

clothes fill the stage 

and hearts of children and 

families when Pinkie Pie 

and her Ponyville friends 

host the biggest tea party 

of the year. Friday: 7 

p.m.; Saturday: 10:30 

a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday: 

2 p.m. The Fab Four 

Beatles Tribute, August 4 

at 8 p.m. With amazing 

attention to detail, these 

talented lads replicate that 

famous Liverpool sound 

and look with all the 

charm and youthful wit 

that made the Beatles a 

household name. Shout! 

The Mod Musical, July 10- 

August 5, Tuesday through 

Sunday, Marshall E. 

Rinker, Sr. Playhouse. The 

return engagement of last 

year’s sold-out SHOUT! 

The Mod Musical brings 

together five groovy girls 

who celebrate the music 

of Petula Clark, Dusty 

Springfield and Lulu. Call 

1-800-KRAVIS-1. 

Palm Beach Kennel 

Club, Father's Day 

celebration, June 17 at 

11:30 a.m. Palm Beach 

Kennel Club salutes all 

dads with free admission 

and giveaways for men, 

plus Father’s Day Feature, 

featuring eight top male 

greyhounds, food and 

drink specials. Free 

admission for all dads. 

Independence Day 

Celebration, July 4 at 

11:30 a.m. The 

Budweiser All-Star Feature 

is among the highlights of 

our holiday celebration, 

which also includes 15 

superfecta races, a radio 

remote, barbeque 

specials, prize drawings, 

giveaways and more. 

Call P: 561-683-2222. 

Norton Museum of 

Art, Tigers of Wrath: 

Watercolors by Walton 

Ford, June 16 thru August 

26. Watercolors by 

Walton Ford will present 

approximately fifty of the 

artist’s large-scale works 

on paper. Regular 

museum business hours. 

For more info, call 

P: 561-832-5196. 

Fourth on Flagler, July 4, 

9 p.m. On the West Palm 

Beach waterfront along 

Flagler Drive in downtown 

West Palm Beach from 

Banyan to Fern. Palm 

Beach County’s biggest 

and best Independence 

Day celebration, features 

non-stop live entertainment 

on three stages, interactive 

kid’s area, street 

performers, reasonably 

priced food and 

beverages. 

Call, P: 561-659-8007. 

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BeautyWise 

Salon and 

Spa Gift 

Certificates 

for Dad 

Photo: Showface/Dreamstime 

By Elysa Ross 

Metrosexual is the 

latest term used to 

describe today’s 

man who we all 

know. He is the stayat-home 

dad who 

wears Gucci loafers to the playground. 

He is the mechanic and father of three 

that gets weekly manicures. He is the 

construction crew foreman who 

subscribes to GQ so his kids think “he’s 

in the know.” For this reason, it has 

now become cool for men to have their 

shoes and belts match, to wear 

undershirts without armpit stains and to 

use the word “fabulous” without others 

questioning his orientation. There is a 

new appreciation of the fashionforward, 

well-coiffed dad. For Father’s 

Day, think of something other than a 

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tie, a football or a calendar. 

Today’s men enjoy indulgences. Lounging at a spa in a 

plush terry robe and cushy slippers and melting into a massage 

are just as appreciated by men. For Father’s Day, think salon 

and spa gift certificates. Another Look Salon offers packages 

such as “Guy Time,” which includes a back facial, a handmassage 

and brow grooming; as well as the “Corporate 

Escape,” which has a man’s facial, a head and neck massage 

and a haircut. Personal hygiene has also become “in” with 

dads. Skincare lines such as Dermalogica and Arbonne have 

grown to offer products with masculine, musky scents. A good 

eye cream is now appreciated by both genders. Men get 

those lines and crepes under their eyes too, you know. This 

ying and yang balances an appreciation of aesthetics with 

being strong and protective manly-men. 

In addition to pampering your father or husband, doing 

something simple and nice for today’s busy dad would be 

appreciated. Take the garbage out and actually wash the 

inside of the can. Clean up after the family dog in the yard. 

Clean the gutters. If doing any of this seems too far-fetched, 

hire someone else to do it for dad! Everyone wants to be 

appreciated even our designer-wearing, garbage-toting, dogwalking, 

gutter-cleaning metrosexuals! 

Happy Father’s Day! 

— Elysa Ross; owner of Another Look Salon, Licensed Aesthetician, and 

Makeup Artist. Visit Another Look’s Web site at www.anotherlook.tv or 

call toll-free 866.the.glam for more information. The salon is located 

within the Brookside Square Plaza, at 10613 Wiles Rd., Coral 

Springs. Call P: 954-345-4526 for an appointment. ❂ 


FashionWise 

Hot Summer 

Fashions 

American artist 

Laurance Rassin 

puts it as 

“Art in Motion” 

Recognized as a true rising star in 

the international art world, Rassin 

has taken his original art work and 

began creating beautiful, bold 

fabrics and fashion concepts based 

on them. His collection made quite 

a splash at Palm Beach’s Fashion Week 2007 

where he debuted his women’s artsy, summer 

wearables during opening night festivities at the 

Mar-a-Lago Club. 

Day turns into night and back again with 

this French 1960s inspired “electric blue” duo. 

Sumptuous silk crepe with a whisper of spandex 

makes these two dresses perfect for anyone who 

wants to effortlessly light up a room and do it all 

night. 

Left – “Day 4 Night” silk crepe gown 

designed by Nile Cmylo. 

Right – “Beach 2 Bistro” silk crepe cover-up 

Fabric design based from original art 

“Night in Morocco” oil on canvas, 2006 

currently exhibited at the Riad Meriem in 

Marrakech, Morocco. 

Photography: Nick Tamposi 

Hair and Makeup: Marianne Tamposi of 

P Model Management and 

Elysa Ross of Another Look Salon 

Models from P Model Management 

(L) Ashley and (R) Michelle 

Location: The Moorings of Lantana 

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Whether you are cruising the night 

waters or having a romantic 

brunch, be beautiful for the ones 

you love in these limited and 

signed pieces of wearable art. 

These unique chic 100 percent 

cashmere items are “Cubist 

cute.” 

Left – scoop neck dress – cotton candy. 

Center – empire tunic – ruched black 

and white. 

Right – empire tunic – cotton candy. 

Fabric design based from original art 

“Morning Glory” oil on canvas and 

Persian tapestry, 2006. 

Sweaters designed by blu stocking 

Models from P Model Management 

(L) Star, (C) Cassie and (R) Danielle 


Be unmistakably sexy in 

one of these “Bedroom 

2 Beach” silk, custom 

suits that clearly show 

off your dangerous 

curves. These bikinis 

and the silk matching 

scarves are ideal for 

those all day and 

night excursions to 

Sobe or Vegas. 

The Laurance Rassin Collection can be exclusively purchased at 

John de Medeiros located at 150 Worth Ave., Palm Beach, 

561-659-5424 or can be viewed at www.digitalookbook.com. 

Left – Fabric design based from original art 

“Morning Glory” print silk bikini with silk scarf. 

Center – Fabric design based from original art 

“Girl’s Night Out” print silk bikini with silk scarf. 

Right – Fabric design based from original art 

“Menage a Toto” print silk bikini with silk scarf 

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Great Gifts for Father’s Day 

Dawn’s Designer 

Baskets and Gifts 

❂ 

It’s dads turn to receive a unique and exceptional 

gift. These custom-created gift baskets give true 

meaning to the words, “how thoughtful!” No matter 

what the occasion, Dawn’s Designer Baskets and Gifts 

create baskets for customers who desire to send unique, 

lasting gifts of appreciation, celebration and honor that 

speak longer than flowers. They offer hand-delivery to 

Palm Beach and north Broward counties and courier 

service delivery to south Broward, Miami-Dade, Martin 

and St. Lucie counties. Order online at 

www.dawnsdesignerbaskets.com or call 561-379-7078. 

Verizon Wireless 

Casio G'zOne 

❂ 

If your dad does everything from camping to 

boating, then the Verizon Wireless Casio G'zOne, 

exclusively distributed by UTStarcom, makes the 

perfect gift. It is designed to perform in the toughest 

of conditions. In addition to passing tough military 

standards (MIL-Standard 810F) for water, dust and 

shock resistance, this device sports a 2.0 Megapixel 

Camera for capturing PIX and FLIX, Voice Activated 

Dialing and a Speakerphone with GPS capabilities. 

Available now for $199.99 with a 2-year contract. For 

more information, visit www.utstar.com/pcd. 

PC5750 Broadband 

Wireless Card 

❂ 

For the dad who can't live without his laptop, the 

UTStarcom PC5750 Broadband Wireless Card, available 

through Verizon Wirelesss, is designed to allow dad to 

access the Internet at broadband speeds at all times. The 

UTStarcom PC5750 operates on Verizon Wireless 

broadband network with typical download speeds of 450- 

800 kbps and uploads speeds of 300-400 kbps. With the 

PC5750 and VZAccess Manager, dads can connect to 

corporate applications, email, instant messaging and the 

Internet. This PC Card also comes with a high performance 

hinged antenna and an external antenna connector to boost 

signal strength and improve network connectivity in fringe 

areas. The UTStarcom PC5750 is Windows Vista capable, 

and is available now for $149.99 with a two-year contract. 

For more information, visit www.utstar.com/pcd. 

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Write in to Win! 

Write in to win! Write in why you 

think your mother and father could use a day of 

total relaxation and pampering. All letters will be 

entered into our Readers’ Giveaway Contest. The 

Winner will receive a gift certificate for two for a 

day of total pampering at The Maui Spa & 

Wellness Center. Email your response to 

info@floridawisemagazine.com or mail it to 

P.O. Box 541600, Greenacres, FL 33454. 

The Levi’s® brand, the originator 

and preeminent purveyor of jeanswear, 

opened a new store in Wellington, Fla., 

that offers the best range of fits and styles 

in the region – making it easier than ever 

for Palm Beach shoppers to find that 

perfect fitting pair of jeans. The new 

Levi’s® Store is the first West Palm Beach 

location for the brand located at The Mall 

at Wellington Green at 10300 W. Forest 

Hills Blvd. With the best and largest 

selection of Levi’s® Jeans, the store now 

makes Wellington one of the ultimate 

shopping destination sites in the Palm 

Beach area for jeanswear. 

❂ 

The Maui Spa & Wellness Center is the aspiration of Gayle 

Wentworth, a former resident of the Island of Maui. 

This state-of-the-art spa and wellness center combines Eastern 

and Western influences, offering guests 10 private spa treatment 

rooms, a hydrotherapy Hana Room, a Kipahulu Relaxation 

Room, a full-service salon, spa retail and a garden lounge 

rooftop amidst a Feng Shui balanced environment. The spa offers 

guests the complete healing 

experience with the professional 

services of an acupuncturist, 

chiropractor and 

psychotherapist. Located at 

2100 NW Boca Raton Blvd., 

Boca Raton. 

Write in to win! The first 20 readers who 

write in to us about “why you love Levi’s jeans” will be 

entered into our Readers’ Giveaway Contest. The 

winners will receive a $30 gift certificate to the new 

Levi’s® Store in Wellington and have their reasons 

published in an upcoming issue of FloridaWise 

Magazine. Email your response to 

info@floridawisemagazine.com or mail it to 

P.O. Box 541600, Greenacres, FL 33454.

SportsWise 

Palm Beach 

County Boating, 

Fishing & 

Water Sports 

“The Best Place 

to Play!” 

By Rob Chiavetta 

Photo: Jeff Crow]Bigstockphoto 

Palm Beach County is home to many sporting events, but 

when it comes to fun-in-the-sun water sports, Palm Beach 

County is truly “The Best Place to Play!” Famous for its 

beautiful beaches, Palm Beach County takes a back seat 

to none for the outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy the likes 

of boating, fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, water 

skiing, wakeboarding, jet skiing or just plain relaxing in the 

water. These activities are suitable for everyone. Coupled with an 

ideal climate averaging a balmy 75 degrees, water sports are 

enjoyed year round in Palm Beach County for residents and 

visitors alike. 

The Atlantic Ocean offers deep-sea fishing, diving, sailing, 

and even offshore powerboat races. You can go boating, fishing, 

windsailing and water skiing on the Intracoastal Waterway and 

on many county lakes especially Lake Okeechobee, which is the 

second-largest freshwater lake completely within the United States. 

Additionally, The National Water Skiing Championships are often 

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held at Okeeheelee Park, which is considered by some to be one 

of the top water skiing competition sites in the United States. 

Scuba enthusiasts can take advantage of the myriad of interesting 

crevices and ledges of natural and artificial reefs and wrecks, 

some of which feature sunken vessels positioned by the county’s 

Artificial Reef Program. In addition to the exciting water sports, 

the county offers individuals, groups and families the ability to 

rent a canoe or kayak at Okeeheelee Park or the Jupiter Outdoor 

Center. The county’s three water parks, Calypso Bay in Royal 

Palm Beach, Coconut Cove in Boca Raton and The Rapids Water 

Park in Rivieria Beach offer another great, relaxing way to cool 

yourself off from the hot Florida sun. Peanut Island and the Jupiter 

Inlet also provide a favorite destination for boaters and water 

recreation activities. 

The Joy of Boating 

Listening to the sounds of the water flowing as your boat 

cruises on a lake or the Intracoastal Waterway can be truly 

enjoyable. The relaxing, trickling sound of water invokes a feeling 

of freedom and meditation with the surrounding elements of 

nature. Boating is a great way for people to free their minds from 

their daily work pressures. Another great advantage of boating is 

that it provides a unique gateway to spending quality time with 

beloved family or friends while enjoying nature, discovering new 

places or enjoying a fishing activity. 

Palm Beach County offers numerous opportunities for boating 

enthusiasts to enjoy boating on our beautiful waterways even if 

you don’t own a boat. Boats of all shapes, sizes and styles are 

available for rent. For those who enjoy boating on a more 

frequent basis, Palm Beach County offers the ability to obtain a 

Photo: Joao Freitas]Bigstockphoto 

membership at one of the areas Boating Clubs like The Boat Fleet 

of Lantana, which offers an affordable way to enjoy boating on a 

regular basis by taking speedy powerboats out for a ride, 

relaxing out in the sun on a deck boat, settling into a favorite 

fishing spot with a center console fishing boat or cruising the seas 

upon a captain chartered yacht. All can be enjoyed without the 

hassle of ownership, maintenance and upkeep. There is no doubt 

that boating fun is plentiful throughout our county and can be a 

great experience for all! The time you spend when you are 

boating with family or friends will forge priceless memories to 

look back on fondly in the future. 

Fishing 

Palm Beach County offers some of the best offshore and 

inshore fishing in the world. The greater Palm Beach area is one 

of the few places in the world where both fresh water and salt 

water fishing are within 30 minutes of the angler. In addition to 

more than 200 fresh water species that can be caught in the 

county’s lakes, the Atlantic Ocean, which borders Palm Beach 

County’s coastline, offers thousands more species of fish from 

grunts to sharks. 

When summer hits the area, it’s amazing how the ocean 

comes alive. The big draw for many is dolphin. June is also a 

great time to target wahoo. The kingfish and bonito blitz are on 

along with a multitude of other species too numerous to mention. 

Sharks, big wahoo, barracuda, and every now and then a blue 

marlin can be seen feeding on the offal. Drift boat charters along 

with deep-sea charters are located throughout our area and offer 

a fun and, if you’re lucky, rewarding fishing experience for both 

novice and expert fisherman alike. 

If freshwater fishing tickles your fancy, there are an 

abundance of freshwater lakes and canals in our area that are 

sure to satisfy even the most discerning freshwater angler. Around 

Lake Okeechobee, the deeper holes in the rim canal are a good 

place to target from a boat or walk the banks of the coastal 

canals closer to home. However, keep in mind that huge 

alligators can be seen all over the place, so keep an eye out if 

you like walking the banks casting to bass and bluegill! 

One of the greatest parent-child activities is to take your child 

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Photo: Scubabartek/Dreamstime 

out for a day of fishing. The cooperative work, learning new skills 

and sharing experience and knowledge can enhance your 

relationship with your child as well as provide a tremendous 

bonding experience. With the opportunity to fish anywhere in 

South Florida, it can also be an economical activity that any 

family can afford. 

Water Sports 

In addition, Palm Beach County is also home to a wide 

variety of water sports. Whether it’s scuba diving, snorkeling, 

water skiing, wakeboarding, jet skiing or parasailing, there are a 

plethora of water sports choices available to satisfy everyone’s 

taste. 

Scuba diving and snorkeling in Palm Beach County offers 

some of the best attractions in the world. There are many options 

just off the Palm Beach coastline. Divers can visit a different reef 

and wreck site every day for over a month! Many divers have 

expressed their astonishment at the fantastic fish life and majestic 

underwater topography of the reefs and wrecks of West Palm 

Beach. 

The county also offers scenic jet skiing with some of the 

world’s largest fleets of personal watercraft available. Soar above 

Palm Beach, Singer Island and exotic marine life as you parasail 

from one of the many parasailing boats available in the area. 

South Florida is a playground for popular water sports. There 

is truly no better place than Palm Beach County to explore the 

waters. You can enjoy any of these activities for romance, fun 

with friends and family or for some good old-fashioned 

competition. For boating, fishing and water sports, Palm Beach 

County is truly “The Best Place to Play!” ❂

Hurricane Preparedness Tips For Boat Owners 

Hurricane season blows into the Atlantic Basin on 

June 1, and experts are forecasting a very active 

hurricane season with a high probability of U.S. 

landfall. However, these grim predictions don’t 

have to spell disaster for boaters if steps are taken 

to properly prepare for stormy weather. Boating 

retailer MarineMax has tips for boat owners to help protect their 

boats and yachts from excessive damage during hurricanes and 

other storms. 

• When possible, store boats out of the water on land or on 

a lift to protect them from dangerous storm surges. If the boat is 

on a lift, tether the bow and stern to the lift itself so that high 

water will not float it off the lift. Placing an anchor from the boat 

on the lift to nearby land can also be effective in the event the lift 

becomes damaged. 

• Remove all canvas and boat covers if possible and secure 

below or store elsewhere. Canvas, at best, can withstand winds 

up to approximately 70 mph and flapping canvas can damage 

the Gel-Coat. 

• When docked, double or triple-line boats, allowing them to 

move with the water but keeping them tight enough to prevent the 

vessel from slamming against stationary poles and docks – this is 

traditionally the cause of most boat damage. 

• Duct tape vertical windows to prevent water from entering 

the boat. Then tighten down the hatches. If possible, duct tape 

engine room vents to prevent rain intrusion. 

• Position fenders where they will best protect the hull from 

surrounding stationary objects. The boat will rise and fall with 

changing water levels and adjusting fenders will be impossible. 

Position the fenders on the stationary objects such as pilings or 

docks that pose a constant threat to the hull. 

• Be sure boats are properly insured, and have all insurance 

documentation handy in case of damage. Photograph and/or 

videotape boats and yachts for use as additional property 

documentation. Photograph and/or videotape boats and yachts 

after they are secured as proof that prudent and reasonable care 

was taken to protect the property. If possible, also take pictures of 

neighboring boats to document how they were secured. 

• Remove all portable electronics, valuables and any items 

that could potentially be damaged or stolen. Remove and secure 

loose items such as seat cushions, throw-able cushions and boat 

hooks that could potentially cause damage. 

• Clean out lockers and refrigerators of perishable foods and 

take those items with you. 

• Do not lock the boat or yacht. After a storm authorities will 

secure the area and check buildings and boats for people and 

will break down all locked doors to complete a thorough sweep. 

Thieves will get into a boat anyway if they are looking for 

valuables. Leaving doors unlocked for authorities can reduce 

further damage. 

For more information, call your local MarineMax dealership 

or visit www.marinemax.com. ❂

AdviceWise 

Mind-Body-Spirit Health 

By Sophie Skover 

“Your body is your only home. It is your responsibility to be mentally sharp, 

physically strong, emotionally balanced and spiritually conscious.” 

This is a concept that I use to describe what it means to 

be healthy on all levels: Mind, Body and Spirit. We 

hear about health everywhere. Information such as: 

Carbs are bad, exercise is healthy, do yoga, go on the 

cookie diet, etc. But what is it that we are really trying to 

accomplish What does health really look like Health is 

being balanced in your Mind, bringing the Body into harmony, and 

having a trust with your Spirit. 

First, we have the Mind. 

The mind is not limited to the space between your ears, but 

rather is an amazing interaction with your thoughts and feelings. The 

power that exists in our mind is immense. Everyday our minds think, 

reflect and process. Then, our emotions feel and express the 

outcome. Our thoughts and feelings are a very important part of our 

experience and when we gain control over them, we can begin to 

create what we want. The first step is becoming aware that we are 

the masters of our thoughts. The second step is choosing how you 

want to feel and realigning your thinking to that. I am not talking 

about just positive thinking. I am talking about claiming the power 

over your thinking and beginning to create the life you really want to 

live. 

Next, we have the Body. 

The underlying goals are physical strength, flexibility, hydration, 

proper posture and balanced nutrition. Many programs out there 

teach these principles, but it is imperative that you find what works 

for you. The simplest way to reconnect to your body is through 

proper posture. This starts with placing all the bones in their proper 

place. Subsequently, muscles connect to these bones, which 

decrease the risk for injury and increase the look of health. Follow 

these guidelines before starting any exercise program. Stand up, 

legs shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent, abs tight, chest up, 

shoulders back and down and breathe. Do this through out the day 

or when ever you think about it. Once you correct your posture, you 

will notice that you will feel more connected to your body. 

Last, we have the Spirit. 

I am not talking about religion, church or a place you have to 

go. I am talking about a simple concept called listening. We all have 

a voice on the inside that speaks to us. This is called your intuition 

which you were equipped with to navigate your way through this 

world. As you develop your relationship with this intuitive voice, life 

begins to feel easier; like there is a path in front of you that is 

already carved and all you have to do is follow. Try to connect to 

this voice for 10 minutes a day. Make time to stop and breathe. 

Close your eyes and sit with the intention of connecting to yourself. 

We all have intuition speaking to us, by eliminating the outer noise 

for 10 minutes a day can make this inner voice more clear. As you 

begin to listen to your heart, peace will begin to unfold in your 

existence. 

Finding this picture of health on the inside will truly help the 

beauty emerge on the outside. The power each of us holds to take 

control of our own well-being is immense. Connect the power of 

your Mind, the movement of your Body and the guidance of your 

Spirit. Breathe and give your life the Health you deserve. 

30 June/July 2007 

— Sophie Skover has been working in the field of fitness for the past six 

years and found that you cannot heal emotional/mental/spiritual issues 

with a fitness solution. (All components need to be balanced in order to 

have a person functioning optimally). Sophie has healed from an eating 

disorder and the process of that healing transformed her life. She spent 

five intense years working on her recovery and found that Life Coaching 

was the most successful form of healing. Currently she has her own 

Holistic Life Coaching business, LSS Harmony, and spends her days 

helping others restore harmony and balance back into their lives. She is 

certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) as an 

Optimal Performance Trainer (OPT). She graduated from Palm Beach 

Atlantic University with a degree in Psychology, and is now certified as a 

Holistic Life Coach, through the Spencer Institute. Sophie Skover can be 

reached at P: 561-252-4800 or visit: www.lssharmony.com. ❂

How an IRA May Potentially Boost Retirement Savings 

By Jonathan J. Meyers 

The IRA, a popular retirement savings vehicle, has always 

given your earnings the benefit of tax-deferred growth. 

Now, with higher contribution limits due to tax law 

changes, you can potentially boost your retirement 

savings even more than in the past. If you haven’t 

already done so, consider contributing now for 2007 

because the sooner you start saving, the sooner your money can 

start growing tax-deferred. For 2007, you are eligible to contribute 

up to $4,000, plus an additional $1,000 if you’re 50 years of age 

or older. That’s a total of $5,000 for someone age 50 or older. 

How Funds Can Add Up 

Let’s use the example of a 50-year-old investor who makes the 

maximum contribution to an IRA for 2007, then continues to 

contribute the maximum in years to come ($6,000 in 2008 and 

assuming the same maximum thereafter). 

The chart illustrates what the investor stands to accumulate, 

given various timeframes and hypothetical annual rates of return. 

5.5% 7.5% 

10 Years $79,792 $89,190 

15 Years $139,613 $165,508 

20 Years $217,797 $275,073 

At a hypothetical 7.5 percent annual return, the investor would accumulate $165,508 by age 65. If the investor’s 

spouse makes the same contributions, the couple would accumulate $331,016. 

This hypothetical example is provided for illustrative purposes only and is not meant to represent the 

performance of any specific investment product. Data assumes a 50-year-old making maximum annual Jan. 1 

contributions of $5,000 for 2007 and $6,000 for 2008 and thereafter. This illustration does not take charges, 

commissions, fees or expenses into consideration. 

The Value of Consolidation 

You may also want to consider consolidating your IRA assets in 

a single account at one full-service firm. A consolidated account can 

provide certain benefits: 

• Integrated investment strategy – a consolidated account can 

make it easier for you to determine and monitor a single asset 

allocation strategy for all your IRA savings and keep that strategy on 

track. 

• Consolidated recordkeeping – by consolidating all your IRA 

assets in one place, you may be able to limit the account charges 

that you pay, and you’ll have just one easy-to-view source for all of 

your IRA information. Among other things, this should make 

determining your RMDs a simpler process. 

A financial advisor can assist you in determining how to invest 

your IRA assets to help address your investment objectives, taking 

into account your time horizon, risk tolerance and other 

circumstances. If you want to take full advantage of increased 

contribution limits, don’t delay. Contact a financial advisor today. 

Neither UBS Financial Services Inc. nor its employees provide 

tax or legal advice. You must consult with your legal and/or tax 

advisors regarding your personal circumstances. 

Distributions from tax-deferred accounts are subject to income 

taxes and, if made prior to age 59 1/2, may be subject to a 10 

percent penalty. The information contained in this article is based on 

sources believed reliable, but its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. ❂ 

Points to Consider 

It is important to note that returns on your IRA investments are 

not guaranteed and you may even lose principal. Here are a few 

facts you should know: 

• The increased contribution limits offer greater opportunities for 

tax-deferred growth than were available in the past. 

• Earnings on your IRA contributions accumulate on a taxdeferred 

basis. 

• Your IRA contributions may or may not be tax-deductible 

based on eligibility requirements. Consult your tax advisor. 

• Only nondeductible contributions may be withdrawn tax-free. 

Withdrawals of tax-deductible contributions, as well as all earnings, 

are taxed as ordinary income. 

• A 10 percent penalty tax is applied to the taxable amount of 

any withdrawal an individual makes before they reach age 59 1/2, 

with certain exceptions. (Distributions of earnings prior to age 59 

1/2 are not subject to the 10 percent penalty if taken because of 

disability or death, as substantially equal periodic payments over life 

expectancy, for purposes of paying medical expenses in excess of 

7.5 percent of AGI, for certain unemployed individuals to pay 

medical insurance premiums, for first-time home purchases (lifetime 

limit of $10,000 per taxpayer) or for qualified higher education 

expenses.) 

• Required minimum distributions (RMDs) must be taken by 

individuals over age 70 1/2. 


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Award-Winning, Santaluces High School Marching Chiefs 

To Perform At Independence Day Parade In Nation’s Capital 

“Music is about communication, creativity and cooperation; and by studying music in school, students have 

the opportunity to build on these skills, enrich their lives, and experience life from a new perspective.” 

— Bill Clinton, President, United States of America 

Lake Worth’s Santaluces High School Marching Chiefs, two 

time FMBC Class 4A State Championship winners, 

received a special invitation to perform at America’s 

2007 Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C., on 

July 4th. This year, the Marching Chiefs were personally 

selected by the Governor’s Office to perform at America’s 

birthday celebration. 

The invitation is an honor in which only 15 marching bands 

throughout the entire U.S., at both college and high school levels, 

are chosen to perform. 

The parade consists of invited bands, military and specialty 

units, floats and VIP’s, and is a patriotic, flag waving, red, white 

and blue celebration of America’s birthday. The Marching Chiefs 

are expected to perform before a street audience of over 

300,000 spectators. Known for its outstanding performances, the 

band consists of nearly 140 students in various categories: 

marching band, color guard, winter guard, concert band, wind 

ensemble and jazz band. 

In the past, the marching band has been invited to perform at 

such events as the Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl and the Orange Bowl, 

and was even invited to London, England, to perform for the 

queen. Since 1994, band director Evan Rogovin, who took a 

rogue 38-member band and transformed it into a 140-piece 

ensemble with two State Championship titles, has headed the 

Santaluces Marching Chiefs. 

We are seeking to raise $135,000 each year for our band 

program, and need an additional $90,000 this year in order to 

send them to this exciting parade. Your generous contribution will 

help impact the lives of these teens and help them take pride in 

themselves and their many accomplishments. 

For more information, contact Evan Rogovin at 

561-642-6237 or email RogovinE@palmbeach.k12.fl.us. ❂ 

32 June/July 2007

Real EstateWise 

Development 

Dynamics in 

South Florida 

By Neil M. Shpritz 

Today’s high costs involved in recruiting a 

workforce to South Florida was the 

subject of an article I just finished reading 

in a local newspaper column. Cited were the oftenheard 

anecdotes of some of the firms moving from our 

state. The issues, however, are quite complex. Indeed, 

there has been a decline in population as people have moved 

away to other states or to less expensive areas within Florida. 

Much of the blame is rightfully laid at the steps of taxes and 

insurance. However, the prime subject of my remarks goes to 

more fundamental issues. It goes to the very heart of economic 

development and what we want our economy to be in the future. 

First, a bit of historical perspective. “Selling Florida” 

historically was accomplished by talking about our magnificent 

weather, attracting senior retirees and being the low cost provider 

of labor. This was a rather common business attraction device, 

one used by many Sun Belt states in particular. With the relatively 

unskilled labor force required for tourism and to some degree, 

agriculture, this strategy worked quite effectively! 

Fast forward now to 21st century Florida. There is a highly 

concerted effort to attract high technology jobs of all fashions. Job 

requirements include a much higher level of education and 

expertise. Consequently, the cost of living becomes higher as the 

workforce earns higher wages and demands a much higher level 

of services, especially in education, housing stock, transportation 

efficiencies, and quality of life matters. 

It is a labor force that places a tremendous emphasis upon 

education, from K-12 to college and graduate school. And, isn’t 

that really what economic development professionals owe to 

potential employers and employees 

We cannot afford to be left behind in a “time warp” and just 

promote costs. Please remember, there is much truth in the adage 

that one can always find someone who will perform a service or 

produce a product cheaper. Nevertheless, we are often 

disappointed when we buy something at a “too good to be true” 

price 

Major public and private sector investments in infrastructure 

are required to make South Florida truly attractive for employers 

offering quality jobs. However, the failure to move our economy 

into one making our region a national leader will cost us much 

more in the long run. 

Frankly, our area has the potential for such a leadership role. 

We certainly should be able to have an economic climate that 

would keep people of all ages here. 

This columnist is aware of the painful transition from a lowestcost 

mindset to a dynamic, diversified economy. The train has 

already left the station; Florida will no longer offer the lowest 

costs in today’s (or tomorrow’s) global economy! 

The results from transforming our heavily-populated region 

(fifth largest metropolitan area in the nation) into the economic 

powerhouse it deserves to be are more than worth the growing 

pains! Costs can be competitive and very attractive; the days of 

bargain basements are gone as we move to the quality model. 

See you next time. 

— Neil Shpritz has been an economic development professional for more 

than 35 years. His national experiences encompass both the private and 

public sectors. He can be reached at P: 561-306-6860 or by email, 

nmsecon@adelphia.net. ❂ 


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