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FeaturesFashionWisePalm Beach FashionWeek 2006 ... 12DecoratingWiseYour Child’s Bedroom:Fun and Functional ... 8BeautyWiseAlternatives to PlasticSurgery ... 15Arts & EntertainmentWiseCalendar ... 18Hiding Victoria ... 19Summer Camp & SummerEntertainment GuideTraditional orSpecialized ... 26Real EstateWiseFocus On the Kitchen ... 28Development Dynamics inSouth Florida ... 29April 2006Publisher/Marketing DirectorDawn M. AndersonCo Publisher/Executive Vice President of ProductionAnthony J. AndersonChief EditorStephanie ColettoManaging EditorRebecca AccardiPhotographer/Graphics DesignerStacey E. RybakContributing PhotographerMichael DavidoffContributing WritersRob Chiavetta, Chef Joe,Brian Dzubinski, Jerry Desiderio,Jackie Ellis, Dr. Arthur G. Handal,Dr. Sally Goldberg, Michael Gorga,Per Lindskog, Ruchi Harnal,Pam Rogers, Neil Shpritz,Marc ZatorskyAccount ManagerStacey E. RybakFloridaWise Magazine is published 11 months a year (1 month distributed todouble circulation) by Florida Wise Magazine LLC, P.O. Box 541600Greenacres, FL 33454-1600. Copyright 2006, All rights reserved. Contents ofthis magazine in whole or in part may not be reproduced without the writtenpermission of Florida Wise Magazine LLC. The publishers’ accept no liability andmake no claims to the accuracy of advertiser’s statements and accepts noresponsibility for errors or omissions for advertisements beyond the cost of paidadvertisements. Florida Wise Magazine LLC reserves the right to refuse anyadvertiser. Florida Wise Magazine LLC is not responsible for typographical orproduction errors and accepts no responsibility for submitted materials.DepartmentsDiningWiseLeila’s ... 4SportsWiseAre You A Fantasy BaseballGeek Too? ... 24Local “Happenings” ... 25HealthWiseFitness For the Family ... 16ShoppingWise ... 11AdviceWiseInvesting: What Asset ClassWill “Fit” You Best? ... 21ADD and ADHD Prevention:Right From the Start ... 22Do You Have AnyMillennials? ... 23SocialWiseA Day to Remember JessicaLunsford ... 20ResourceWiseFloridaWise Directory ... 30About the CoverPhotography by Stacey RybakShot on location at Mar-a-Lago’sexquisite ballroomFashions by KoelCongratulationsTo this month’s “Subscriber”prize winners!Shirley Sladko of Wellington won agift certificate to the Jetsetter Loungeat 1132 N. Dixie Highway in“Uptown” Downtown Lake Worth.Candi Depka of Boynton Beach wona gift certificate to Beef O’Brady’sFamily Sports Pub at the S.W. cornerof Hypoluxo Road and Military Trailin Boynton Beach.Ann Pernai of Lake Worth won a giftcertificate to L’Opera’s ParisianBrasserie at 224 Clematis Street inWest Palm Beach.Thank you for subscribing andreading FloridaWise Magazine andplease continue to honor our sponsors.Dear Readers,Some of oursubscribers may noticethat this letter hasalready been printed inour March issue. Do toour alternating mailinglist, we find it necessaryto print this letter again so we are sure thatall our valued readers are informed.Did you miss receiving yourFloridaWise Magazine in the mail lastmonth? If so, you’re not alone! Many of ourvalued readers missed receiving theirmagazine last month, so much so that somehave called to inquire about why they didnot receive it. This was not an accident. Weare still publishing a new magazine everymonth, however; we are using analternating mailing list to expand our reachto even more readers in the areas of WestPalm Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington,Lake Worth, Greenacres and BoyntonBeach. We did this to help our sponsors,advertisers and community resources extendtheir message to more readers and stillreap the advantages of getting theirmessage out monthly to a reach of over20,000 affluent households. With thiscriteria based, alternating mailing list, theywill now double their reach to over 40,000affluent households with an expectedreadership of 140,000 bimonthly. We alsowanted to ensure that more readers areaware of all the valuable products, servicesand resources locally available to them.Our subscribers will continue to receive anew issue of FloridaWise Magazine everymonth so, don’t miss another issue!Subscribe to FloridaWise atwww.floridawisemagazine.com andcontinue to receive your magazine as aFree gift in the mail. Unfortunately, this offeris only free for residents of Palm BeachCounty with zip codes beginning with334__. If you live outside the 334__ zipcode area and would like to receive ourmagazine at a discounted rate, see oursubscription coupon on Page 30.As a bonus to our subscribers,every month three subscribers will bechosen at random to win fabulousprizes and gift certificates from oursponsors and the chance to appear inFloridaWise Magazine.Sincerely,Dawn M. AndersonPublisher

Dining GuideAngelina’s Italian Restaurant –Italian – 91 S.W. Monterey Road, Stuart772-419-5929 Indoor dining, full bar,happy hour open to close enjoy 2 for 1specials. Bring this listing for $10 offtwo or more entrees.Bistro Zenith – New American –Regency Court - 3011 Yamato Road,Boca Raton 561-997-2570 ReservationsSuggested.Buca di Beppo – Italian –2025 Wellington Green Drive,Wellington 561-790-3287 Reservationswelcome, and curbside carryout serviceis also available.Jetsetter Lounge – International –1132 N. Dixie Highway, Lake Worth561-533-7999 A retro theme park formodern mindsLeila – Middle Eastern –120 S. Dixie Highway, West PalmBeach 561-659-7373L’Opera – French –224 Clematis Street,West Palm Beach 561-659-1853 Indoorand outdoor dining. Authentic ParisianBrasserie. Free Valet Parking at Door.McKenna’s Place – American –4636 Jog Road, Greenacres561-964-0900 Sports bar atmosphereTsunami Restaurant – Asian Fusion –651 Okeechobee Boulevard,West Palm Beach 561-835-9696 Asianinspiredwith French undertones and fullsushi bar service.Wild Orchids Cafe – Multicultural –1036 B Royal Palm Beach Boulevard,Royal Palm Beach 561-204-5640Master Chef Chris Paul, Indoor and outdoor dining.To have your Restaurant listed in theDining Guide call 561-649-0335Ooh-la-la!The only thing standing betweenyou and Paris are the palm trees.224 Clematis Street • West Palm Beach • 561.659.1853www.loperawpb.com • Free Valet Parking at the DoorYour journey begins…AN AUTHENTIC PARISIAN BRASSERIEAuthentic Middle Eastern FareQuintessential Dance of the EastArguileh—A Centuries-Old Right of PassageWhere Middle Eastern Rhythms Evoke an Exotic MoodAnd the Intimacy of a Shared Table is a Beautiful Thing…At LeilaPhotographer: Howard Sandler Agency: DreamstimeM IDDLE E ASTERN G RILLE AND A RGUILEH C AFÉ.120 S. Dixie Highway | West Palm Beach, FL561.659.7373 | www.leilawpb.comFloridaWise Magazine 5

Moroccan Lamb Stew with Apricots, Golden Raisins and HoneyBy Chef JoeThe Stew2 lbs. boneless lamb shoulder,trimmed of fat1 tsp. ground turmeric1 tsp. ground ginger1 1/4 tsp. salt2 Tbsp. vegetable oil1 1/2 cups diced onions3 large garlic cloves, minced1 cup chicken broth1/2 tsp. Spanish saffron, crushed16 fresh cilantro sprigs, tiedtogether with a cotton string1 cup dried, pitted apricots1/2 cup golden raisins1 onion, halved and thinly sliced2 Tbsp. honey1 tsp. ground cinnamon1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepperCut lamb into 1 1/2-inch cubes and place in a mediumsizedbowl. Season the lamb with turmeric, ginger and 1/2teaspoon salt.Heat a Dutch oven pot over high heat. Add 1tablespoon of the vegetable oil and half of the seasonedlamb. Cook the lamb until browned on all sides, 2 to 3minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the lamb from thepan and set aside. Repeat with remaining oil and lamb.Return the seared lamb to the pan and add the dicedonions. Cook, stirring to get the browned bits off the bottomof the pan. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add thechicken broth, saffron and cilantro bundle and bring themixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook,covered, for 1 1/2 hours, or until the meat is tender.Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the apricots andraisins and let sit for 20 minutes. Strain and set the fruitaside for later use.Using a slotted spoon, remove the meat, place it on aclean plate and keep warm. Bring the remaining liquid inthe pan to a simmer. Add the sliced onions, apricots,raisins, honey, cinnamon, ground pepper and 3/4 teaspoonof salt. Return the liquid to a simmer and cook for 6 to 8minutes, or until mixture is slightly thickened. Add the cookedlamb back into the sauce and cook to heat through, about 2minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs. Serve over aVegetable Couscous. (optional)Continued from Page 4“lamb kefta,” lamb kabob marinated with parsley and onion andlaced with a tasteful aioli. Skewered meats are often over cookedand dry. The lamb was prepared perfectly. You have a choice toeat the kabob in a pita wrap, as an entree with rice and vermicellior a “jeweled” couscous.Since I’m watching my waistline, I decided on Leila’s choppedsalad. Nicely prepared with tomato, cucumber, onion and pepperin a lemon-olive oil vinaigrette, this was just enough to satisfy mycuriosity.Trying to escape from over doing it, we had to try the fresh“baklawa” for dessert. I felt like I was at a big fat Middle Easternwedding when I tried it. Another dessert which my wife had,“knaffee,” a cake made with sweet cheese and farina flour, wasdelicious as well. A bottle of orange blossom syrup is brought to thetable to drizzle over the cake. With a couple of steaming cups ofcardamom-scented Turkish coffee, we were ready to face the rest ofthe day.As an extra special touch at Leila’s, belly dancers performduring the dinner hours. Call to find out performance times.Please phone in advance to confirm information on hours ofoperation, menu items and entertainment. Leila’s Middle Easternrestaurant is located at 120 S. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach(corner of Datura and Dixie). Phone: 561-659-7373.Leila’s is definitely worth trying.— Chef Joe can be reached at Chefjoe914@aol.com, or atP: 561-843-2208 ❂

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DecoratingWisevariety of color and/or pattern so thatthe room doesn’t end up feeling wimpy.If you and your child dearly want brightslike yellow, red or orange, temper theirboldness with areas of the room that aremore visually quiet, and considerincorporating some subdued lightingsources.• Think carefully about realistic spaceusage. It’s easy to create an adorablejuvenile bedroom that looks like it waspulled from the pages of a magazine,but few children truly live in rooms likethat. Visualize the room of your dreams,and then inject toys, books,entertainment equipment, posters anddirty clothes.• Creative and efficient storage pieces,attractive display spaces, multipurposestudy and entertainment units, and evenbeds that can convert to accommodatesleepovers are all good options toconsider.• Choose furnishings that can grow withyour child. Whether a crib whichbecomes a bed, or a changing tablewhich will later convert to a desk, lookfor children’s furniture which will standthe test of time, both in function anddurability. Invest in quality pieces withYour Child’s Bedroom: Fun and FunctionalByThe Design Professionals of Interiors by Decorating DenAs with any decorating project, weembark upon children’s rooms byevaluating how the space needs tofunction. Should the room have space forinfant care, feeding and changing, playareas and toy storage, or study andentertainment zones? Additionally, wemust keep in mind that these functionalneeds will change rapidly as ourchildren grow, in distinct contrast to themore stable uses of other areas in ourhomes.Regardless of the age or gender ofyour children, there are a few basicrules of thumb to follow. Using theseguidelines in planning andimplementation of your project will makethe process much more enjoyable andsuccessful.• Use the first two years of your baby’s8 April 2006life to exercise total control over howtheir room is decorated.• Refrain from the temptation to flood theroom with characters. Although youryoung child might be a Spiderman,Thomas the Tank Engine or Dora theExplorer fanatic, it’s a virtual certaintythat within a few short years thatcharacter will be dead in the water tohim or her. You will have much moreenduring and tasteful results if you keepthe licensed characters confined to bitplayer parts, which can easily bechanged as the child’s allegiancesevolve.• Choose colors that are both lively andrelaxing. How is that possible, you ask?Children of all ages need color, and loveit. Make sure it’s balanced, though. Ifyou want to use pastels, include enough

classic styling. In doing so, you canredecorate every few years but keep thebig ticket items much the same.• Infuse the room with your child’spersonality, and at least a touch ofwhimsy. Once you have the plan for agood basis in the room, in the form of acolor scheme and basic furnishings, useyour imagination to make it sing.• Remember that this is your child’sroom! Although you may have afabulous plan for how you would like tosee the room, if your son or daughter isold enough to have an opinion, youmust involve them in the design process.Offer a variety of choices, all of whichyou find acceptable, and then ask,which one of these would you like?• Enlist the help of a professionaldecorator. A good interior decorator willbe a sincere listener to both you andyour child, and will formulate a designplan that will ensure terrific results thatyou both can love. Enjoy your project!— Ruchi Harnal and Pam RogersInteriors by Decorating DenP: 561-618-0020 ❂Take Your Living Room OutsideFurniture For Outdoor LivingMention FloridaWise and get $100 OFFany purchase of $900 or more. Exp. 5/30/06Studio & Gallery• Withstands Florida’s climate• Many in-stock colors, fabricsand designs to choose from• Wicker• Deep SeatingSets• Aluminum SlingFurniture• Cast Aluminum• Low maintenance• Same day delivery & set-up(on in stock items)561•967•44246169 Jog Rd., Suite C7 Lake Worth, FL 33467Studio• Fine Art & Fun Art• Ceramics• Classes• PartiesGallery• Art• Gifts• Jewelry• FurnitureIf you are interested in ourArt Studio programs, call us for a Free Brochure561-737-2600640 East Ocean Ave, Suites 21 & 22Boynton Beach, FL 33435www.Art-SeaLiving.comFloridaWise Magazine 9

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FashionWiseEmanuel UngaroFiandacaPalm Beach FashionWeek 2006ByMike GorgaFashion and opulenceculminated into a spectacle fit fora fairy tale at the 2nd AnnualPalm Beach Fashion Week,weaving its enchanting spellthroughout numerous venues inPalm Beach County. The galaevent hosted the latest designsfrom Palm Beach’s finestcouturiers along Worth Avenueand benefited several localcharitable organizations. Theweek long event ran fromMarch 1 thru March 7, andhosted a myriad ofCinderellaesque formal andinformal runway shows,modeling, in-store trunk shows,receptions, cocktail parties,luncheons, auctions and giveaways, presented with thesophistication and savoir-fairethat Palm Beach is infamous for.All good fairy tales involvea castle, and this story begins atthe prestigious Mar-a-Lago Clubof Palm Beach, home ofHonorary Chairs for Habitat forHumanity, Mr. and Mrs. DonaldTrump. Through the lavishMoroccan-inspired entrance way andinto the gold, gilded ballroom, it was Eleanor Duffyunder the lustrous glow of columned, shimmering crystalchandeliers where Mar-a-Lago played host to theinaugural event on March 2. The charity-based fashionevent benefited Habitat for Humanity.“Palm Beach Fashion Week was a long timecoming,” says Olympia Devine, President of Palm BeachTalent and Events and coordinator of Palm BeachFashion Week.“Because Miami has one; L.A. has one; New Yorkhas one; it’s the perfect opportunity for these designersto actually showcase their collections apart from theother fashion weeks, and obviouslyto raise money.”Produced by the Worth Avenue Association,the evening at Mar-a-Lago was drenched withexquisite luxuries: Aston Martin displayed a silverconvertible inside the ballroom. Hamilton Jewelersexhibited their most enviable pieces, including an8-feet-long diamond necklace. During cocktail houra soiree of social divas, fashionistas and the cremede la creme mingled over champagne and sushi tothe soft sounds of a string duo.The ballroom runway show proved to be acornucopia of haute couture for the A-list crowd.The fast-paced display of dazzlingdesigns included Eres, EmanuelUngaro, Fiandaca, Emilio Pucci,Okra, Gypsy, with Luca Lucaclosing the show with itscollection of Fall/Winterevening wear, a fittingswan song for thismagical affair. Aninformal show of jewelrycollections by HamiltonJewelers and Della Perlafor Kane Marie Gemswere also showcased.This opening nightbenefited Habitat forHumanity’s “The HouseThat Fashion Built,” ahome build projectinspired by FashionWeek 2006. The homebuild concept is the result ofHabitat for Humanity eventchair, JJ Wheeler. “What isbeing projected from thisaffair is that some of theproceeds will go to helpwith relief from HurricaneKatrina and also to build ahouse here in this area.That’s going to be a housethat’s being billed as “TheHouse That Fashion Built,”explains Carolyn Vickie,Executive Director of Habitatof Humanity.Founded in 1986, Habitatfor Humanity of Palm BeachNicole Miller County is dedicated to theEmilio PucciPhotos by Stacey Rybak

elimination of poverty housing. “TheHouse That Fashion Built” was madepossible by generous donations. Thecharity received 80 percent of the silentauction proceeds along with ticketadmissions, including a land donationby Mayor Lois Frankel and $10,000worth of free windows by a localcompany.For coordinator Olympia Devinepairing Palm Beach Fashion Week withHabitat for Humanity made perfectsense. “Our first fashion week was bornout of the hurricanes, and we were verylucky to still have it,” says Devine. “Wehad to juggle days; we didn’t have theattention we really wanted. So this hasjust been amazing. Anything born out ofdisaster just has to grow.”With a more extravagant event andgreater turn out than last year’s fashionweek, planning Fashion Week 2006proved to be a behemoth undertaking.Ms. Devine orchestrated andcollaborated with the following team ofmotivated professionals andorganizations to make this fantasticevent a reality: The Worth AvenueAssociation, Palm Beach County Filmand Television Commission, TouristDevelopment of Palm Beach County, CBSRadio, Babor Cosmetics, Infinity Radio,Palm Beach Daily News and The PalmBeach Post all contributed in makingFashion Week one of the most soughtafter social events of the winter season.The magic continued on March 3with a fashion show luncheon at theGovernor’s Club in West Palm Beach.Eleanor Duffy introduced her new line ofcolorful, hand-sewn, quilted outerwear.Nicole Miller revealed itsSpring/Summer collection of trendy,hand-embroidered prints. Inspiredjewelry creations from Kane MarieGallery were also modeled.The room was charged withenthusiasm toward Palm Beach’s futurerole in the fashion industry.“I feel like this is a mini New York,as far as the fashion industry,” saysSeema Patel, Assistant Manager ofNicole Miller at City Place. “Palm Beachis up and coming, the fashion industryhas nowhere to go but up here.”“Palm Beach has never hadanything quite like this before,” saysCharles Lehman, Executive Director ofContinued on Page14EresLuca LucaOkra Tickle Her Pink • 14k, 18k and Platinum Jewelry• Fine Sterling Silver• Bridal Remounts• Children’s Jewelry• Custom Design Service• Watches & Watch Repair• Jewelry AppraisalsFamily Owned & Operatedhot diamondsLicensed GemologistGift IdeasWe buy Gold and Diamonds8918 Lantana Rd., Suite D(Lyons & Lantana Rd., Albertsons Shopping Center)561-963-1688GypsyFloridaWise Magazine 13

Continued from Page 13Tourist Development Council of Palm Beach. “The ultimate goal isto start a much larger fashion market place here in Palm Beach.We could start to see Palm Beach added to the list of must-seedesigner shows.”Cafe Boulud, the Brazilian Court in Palm Beach, hosteddesigns by Lily Holt Boutique on March 6. The informal fashionshow luncheon benefitedPeggy Adams AnimalRescue League whichprovides shelter to lost,homeless and unwantedanimals, and furnishesmedical and otherservices for the care ofcompanion animals. Forthose desiring the glassslipper, designer LilyHolt provided the nextbest thing, revealing hercollection of bejeweledthong sandals, whichshe describes as“jewelry for your feet.”A portion of the salesgenerated at the eventbenefited the league.Mar-a-Lago hostedCEO of Habitat for HumanityJonathan Reckford andPalm Beach Fashion WeekCoordinator Olympia Devinethe final event of Fashion Week 2006 on March 7, ending aweek-long fashion fantasia. The exquisite ballroom featured aluncheon and runway fashion show from Emilio Pucci and Koel,benefiting the National Jewish Medical and Research Centerwhich is known worldwide for its treatment of patients withrespiratory, immune and allergic disorders, and forgroundbreaking medicalresearch. Emilio Puccitreated the crowd to aburst of colorful patternson silk jersey fabrics.With fanciful designs byChristian LaCroix, Pucciunveiled its timelessSpring/Summercreations for the firsttime in the United Statessince its first showing inMilan. Koel finalized theshow with refined graceand beauty, presentingits collection of elegantevening gowns,befitting a royal ball. Hamilton Jewelers’ breathtaking jewels wereFor the Titleon display for all to see at Mar-a-Lagosponsors and all those involved, Palm Beach Fashion Weekproved to be a “happily ever after” story. Fashion week comesonly once a year; do all you can to be a part of this gala event… before the clock strikes midnight.— Michael Gorga is President and Senior Copywriter of Ink Media.With NYC film and TV credentials, he is an accomplished and versatilewriter. For more information about his services visit inkmedia.biz orcontact him at P: 561-889-8925 or mike@inkmedia.biz ❂

BeautyWiseAlternatives to Plastic Surgery: NonsurgicalTechniques to Slow-Down the Aging ProcessByArthur G. Handal, M.D., F.A.C.S.Many people, men and womenalike, are interested only in improvingthe areas of their bodies which arereadily visible in a social or work setting:i.e. face, neck, hands and arms. Inaddition, many of these people, forvarious reasons, do not wish to undergoa surgical procedure, and so they availthemselves of the many types ofnoninvasive procedures accessible today.Botox: Botox has been around formany years, and was approved for usein plastic surgery approximately 15years ago. The furrows of the brow, topof the nose and crow’s feet areas areprime targets for Botox use in plasticsurgery practices. Within just a fewdays, these wrinkles will disappear. Itgenerally takes a greater amount ofBotox in men than women, and generallywill last longer in women than men,usually an average of three to sixmonths. Some people feel that the longerperiod of time one receives Botox thelonger it lasts indicating less timebetween visits. Botox has a relaxingeffect on the muscle, thereby allowingthe areas of the brow and crow’s feet tosmooth out as the Botox takes effect.Restylane: As we mature, thenatural fat we have in our face is oftenatrophied or reabsorbed by the body.Restylane is a gel which is used to fill outthe deep depressions which run from thebase of the nose to the lips, as well asplumping up the lips themselves. Thearea to be filled is generally first numbedwith a local anesthetic, and the Restylaneis then injected into the area to be filledout. Restylane last for approximatelythree to six months.Autologous fat grafting: Takingone’s own fat and injecting it into areasof depressions or defects anywhere onthe body, into areas of the face wherefat has atrophied (as with Restylane intothe depressions on either side of thenose), as well as into the lips, has beenaround for many years. One does notknow how quickly one’s own fat will bereabsorbed back into the body, as this isvery individual. I have several patientswho have undergone fat grafting to thelips and nasolabial folds approximatelyfive years ago and have retained thisalmost 100 percent during this time.Others, however, have experienced afaster reabsorption rate, but I have yet tosee anyone with total fat reabsorption.Fat grafting is a very viable procedure inthat it will fill out areas which have lostvolume due to agingand the procedure itselflasts much longer thanother filler procedures.The downside of thisprocedure, compared toRestylane or other fillers,is that depending on theamount of fat to beextracted and reinjected,you may lose a fewdays from social or workactivities. Fat graftingcan be done on anyarea of the body,including the face,hands and buttocks.Lasers: There areseveral types of lasersavailable for removal offine lines, wrinkles andpigmentary changes aswell as hair. Down-timefor laser resurfacing canbe as little as one weekor as long as twoweeks. Furthermore, onemust be very cautiousabout sun exposure afterlaser resurfacing. Thetype of laser used willdepend on the depth and location of thefine lines and wrinkles. With the adventof the lasers, TCA and phenol peels, aswell as dermabrasion, are not utilized asmuch as they were in the past.Lam Probe: This noninvasiveprocedure is performed by ouraesthetician and allows radio and highfrequency current to treat skinirregularities such as telangiectasia,cholesterol deposits, fibromas and skintags. The procedure is extremely effectiveand has minimal healing time.Microdermabrasion: This isperformed in a series of usually sixtreatments. Microdermabrasion creates asmoother appearance and feel to theskin, as well as evening out skin toneand increasing collagen production for amore youthful appearance.Microdermabrasion refines the texture ofthe skin by eliminating the fine lines andsmoothing out the wrinkles for a healthierappearing complexion.— Arthur G. Handal, M.D., F.A.C.S.5503 North Federal HighwayBoca Raton, FLP: 516-912-9888 ❂FloridaWise Magazine 15

HealthWiseFitness for the FamilyByBrian DzubinskiIn today’s fast-paced world, it can be challenging for familiesto find the time for physical activity or fitness. In fact, mostfamilies do not participate in physical activity at all according tothe latest research. This is directly related to the increase inobesity, heart disease, diabetes and other serious healthproblems. Fitness promotes many health benefits in addition togiving families a chance to spend more quality time with oneanother, away from the television. Start increasing your family’squality of life by implementing family fitness nights. Here aresome tips to get you started but be creative with this because thesky is the limit.1. Make it Fun.Instead of watching television at night, play games thatinvolve physical activity and use these games to help teach yourchildren about your family’s values, beliefs and any other lifelessons that you can incorporate. Remember to be creative withthese activities, since they can only bring your family closertogether while increasing everyone’s chance at a healthier morefulfilling life.2. Include the Community.In Florida, since we have so many communities, it is possibleto include the neighborhood families as well. An example of thiswould be to start an annual Family Olympics day where familiescan compete against one another in different events. Along withthis, you can serve healthy snacks and have discussions about avariety of topics such as nutrition, harmful effects of drugs andalcohol, and anything else you find pertinent to the event. Withevents that involve competition, make sure the focal point is onthe fun and not the competition.3. The Little Things.Sometimes it’s the little things that are most important. Youcan turn a day of household chores into an event whileincorporating the whole family. Remember to make it fun andalways compliment your children on the great job they are doing.4. Leave a Fitness Legacy.Similar to leaving your children a photo or a valuedheirloom, a love of fitness can be passed down from onegeneration to the next. This is a gift that your entire family canvalue for life.5. All Together.It’s not always easy to find activities that appeal to allgenerations. However, walking as a family is something simplethat everyone can do. For families with young children or infants,

“joggers” are available as well asbackpacks, bike seats, bike trailers anda variety of other equipment that willallow you to include even the youngestfamily member.6. Bad Weather.Don’t let the bad weather get youdown there are many fun things to do inyour home. Parents can put together afun little obstacle course throughout thehouse for everyone. Aside from thisactivity, you can also make up newdances or exercises for everyone to tryand imitate. The options are endless.So if physical inactivity is an issuein your household, try implementingfamily fitness nights to help liven thingsup a bit. Keep in mind that fitnesspromotes a myriad of health benefitsfrom an increased self-esteem to a longermore fulfilling life and what better giftyou could give your children than that.— Brian Dzubinski has a bachelor degree inexercise science and is a certified strengthand conditioning specialist. He providestraining both in client’s homes and at localhealth clubs. References for this articleavailable by emailingbdzubinski@hotmail.com. ❂FloridaWise Magazine 17

Arts & EntertainmentWiseDown Town LakeWorth/ Lake WorthEvening on theAvenuesFirst and third Fridays ofevery month. DowntownLake Worth, the restaurantsand shops are open forthis biweekly street festivalfeaturing music, food, artsand crafts.P: 561-582-44017th Annual CaribbeanCarnival Festival,North Bryant Park.April 8 and 9 at 9 a.m.This is the annual reggaefestival in the park. Plentyof great fun, food, musicand entertainment for thechildren. Location: cornerof Golfview Rd. and LakeAvenue west end of theLake Worth bridge on theIntracoastal.Annual Easter EggHunt April 15 at 9 a.m.The Annual Easter EggHunt is for all childrenages 1 – 8. Please arriveearly with your Easterbasket for age placement.The egg hunt beginspromptly at 9 a.m. Prizesin each age group.Location: corner ofGolfview Rd. and LakeAvenue west end of theLake Worth bridge on theIntracoastal Waterway.5th Annual Earth DayProgram April 22 at 12p.m. – 10 p.m. A greatday at the park withchildren’s activities, music,ethnic food and family fun.Call P: 561-585-2958.GreenacresEgg'stravaganzaApril 15, 10 a.m. – 1p.m. A spring event inGreenacres CommunityPark where children hunt18 April 2006To be placed in our Arts & Entertainment calendar. Please email us at: info@floridawisemagazine.comfor eggs hidden by the“bunny.” Games,activities, and a photowith the Easter Bunny areavailable for the children.For more info call:P: 561-642-2190Downtown WestPalm BeachClematis by NightLooking for the area’s HotSpot to Chill? Clematis byNight is it! Chill out SouthFlorida style every Thursdaynight in downtown WestPalm Beach from 5:30p.m. – 9 p.m. in CentennialSquare at the top ofClematis Street. Clematisby Night draws thousandsof folks from all walks oflife to this highly-popular,award-winning weeklyFountainside ConcertSeries. This free eventfeatures the area’s bestrock, R&B, reggae, blues,soul and swing music.SunFest May 4 – 7,Clematis by Nightcancelled this week.Palm BeachGreenMarketThe West Palm BeachGreenMarket is aSaturday morning farmer’smarket. Our market isopen each year from mid-October through the endof April.The Kravis CenterDavid Copperfield“An intimate Eveningof Grand Illusion”Kravis Center for thePerforming Arts, 701Okeechobee Blvd. DavidCopperfield has beenhailed by audiences andcritics alike as the greatesillusionist of our time.Displaying his off-the-cuffbrand of humor and stateof-the-artwizardry,Copperfield breaks newground in “Grand Illusion”and takes his art to agrand yet intimate,personal yet universaldimension for an eveningof wonders that will neverbe forgotten. Apr. 22 – 3p.m., 6 p.m., and 9 p.m.,Apr. 23 – 1 p.m. and 4p.m. P: 561-832-7469WellingtonNational PoloMuseum & Hall ofFame8,000 square footmuseum on 10 acres inWestern Palm BeachCounty – Lake Worth Rd.,just east of US Highway441. Exhibits, Displays,Memorabilia, Hall ofFame, media room andthe most extensive pololibrary found anywhere.Call P: 561-969-32102006 Stanford U.S.Open PressConference InvitationApril 2 – April 23.International Polo ClubPalm Beach in Wellington.Since 1996, The U.S.Open Championship hascalled South Florida itshome. One of the threegreat polo tournaments, itattracts the finest playersin the world for a monthlongcompetition.P: 561-204-5687Delray/BocaDelray Affair April 21 –23 at 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.all three days. EastAtlantic Ave., Juried artand craft show with over600 booths. Family funand kids’ place. P: 561-279-1380 X 22Art & Jazz on theAvenue thru May. WestAtlantic Avenue, Comedowntown to experiencethe charming boutiquesand entertainment districtand discover treasuresand cozy dining spots.P: 561-279-1380JupiterMoroso MotorsportsParkUSA Pepsi Jet andTruck Nationals April22 – 23, 17047 BeelineHighway. The 2006 Pepsijet & Truck Nationals willlight up the weekendduring Moroso’s annualJet & Truck craze. Theweekend will be filled with300 mph, pulse-poundingfiery jet action. Street Bikeand Jr. Dragster BracketRacing will keep the trackhot and don't miss thehuge Truck Show-n-Shineas well as the acres ofSwap Meet. For info call:P: 561-622-1400Burt ReynoldsMuseumJupiter – P: 561-743-9955Palm BeachInternational FilmFestival, April 20 – 28,Independent Films, nightlyevents, parties, seminarsand more are on tap atthe festival. Call P: 561-362-0003 for informationand location of events.April 20 – Opening nightfilm and reception: Kickoff this annual event witha film premiere followedby an opening night partyat CityPlace.April 21 – 27 – Festival ofFilms: Afternoon andevening films will befeatured at MuvicoParisian in CityPlace,Sunrise Cinemas in BocaRaton and Cobb Theatresin Palm Beach Gardens.April 22 – 10 a.m. -–Family Film & Fun Festival:Enjoy a family friendlyparty that includes specialfilms for the families withchildren under 12 at theCobb Theatre.April 22 – The GrandGala Awards Show: Theannual Grand GalaAwards Dinner and Showwill take place at one ofthe area’s world-renownedresorts, Boca Raton Resortand Club. The globe willbe focused on this eventas the festival tributes forthe special achievementsof some of the respectedtalents in the motionpictureindustry.April 24 – Voices of LocalFilm: Palm Beach FilmSociety hosts their secondannual “Voices of LocalFilm,” a one-night eventspotlighting localfilmmakers.April 25 – StudentShowcase of Films AwardsCeremony and Screening:With the “student focus”being the heart and soulof the PBIFF, this showcaseis designed to encouragebudding studentfilmmakers throughout thestate of Florida.April 26 – Art andMedia Literacy Receptionand Screening: Receptionand screening of filmsproduced by students inWest Palm Beach afterschool programs whoworked to write, directand star in their own film.April 28 – PBIFF ClosingNight Film, CompetitionFilm Awards and WrapParty. Outdoor communityscreening, awardsceremony and wrap partyat Old School Square inDelray Beach. ❂

HidingVictoriaByMarc ZatorskyHow many times have you felt likegoing to a movie and didn’t becauseyou couldn’t find anything in the theatersworth watching? So you turn to the oldboob tube with its 300 cable readychannels and you discover the sameexact scenario. I often ask myself, whathas happened to the quality of ourmovie industry? Where are all the goodstories?Tattooed Margo Harshman as Victoria WalkerI have some great news. I recentlydiscovered one such well written andinteresting story. It was penned by localBoynton Beach residents Dan and DebiChinader. Over the past few years thishusband and wife writing team hasturned out six screenplays. One of them,Hiding Victoria, was just recently filmed.Shot partially in Minnesota, the majorityof the movie was filmed in Palm BeachCounty. Dan also directed thisindependent film which is currently inpost-production.The film centers on Victoria Walkerplayed by Margo Harshman (Without aTrace and Everwood) who is best knowfor her role as Tawny on the televisionseries Even Stevens. Victoria, a 22-yearoldconvicted felon, isgiven a choice by a judgeto stay clean and soberand get a job or go tojail. All efforts at this taskfail due to her badattitude and demeanoruntil she meets AltheaJeffery, a 77-year-old PalmBeach socialite who takesan unusual liking to her.Over time, Victoriaand Althea played byAnita Gillette(Moonstruck, CS andMad about You) find outthat each of them ishiding a dark and secret past and thatthe power of forgiveness is the real keyto life.Margo, who is the youngest castmember, talked to me about what shehates most about being a Hollywoodactress. “The worst part would have tobe all the drama and gossip thatconstantly goes on. I try to keep tomyself and not get caught up in theHollywood scene.”I asked Anita the major differencebetween a large budget Hollywoodproduction and a smaller independentproduction. “The experience level ismuch less. It’s more of a group effort onthe part of the crew andcast.”Michael Wiseman(Planet of the Apes, X-Files and Boston Legal),who plays Lenny, theoverprotective neighbor ofAlthea, told me hisrationale for leavingHollywood to come toPalm Beach and be apart of this independentfilm. “The script is whatbrought me here,” he toldme. “There just aren’t toomany roles like this thatare available.”I spoke with Avery Sommers (B.L.Stryker and The Man from Left Field),who plays Victoria’s probation officer,and asked her how her characterperceives Victoria. “I see Victoria as agirl who has had a real rough life.However, I can also see that there is alot of good in her and it causes mycharacter to become more of a motherlyL to R Dan Chinader, Anita Gillette, Michael Wiseman and(back to camera) Margo Harshmanfigure toward her.” Rounding out thecast is Todd Sherry (The O.C. and Willand Grace) who unfortunately wasn’t intown during the interview.I was curious where they came upwith the idea for the film and DebiChinader explained, “It started with achance encounter I had with thisbeautiful young girl who had her facecompletely covered with a tattoo. I wasintrigued why such a pretty girl wouldhave something so extreme andpermanent done to her face. I wanted toknow why she would do this to herself.What was the rationale?”I hate to use this cliche but I couldn’tMargo Harshman, Michael Wiseman and Avery Sommersbelieve the closeness I felt that the castand crew had. They were a trueensemble and I can’t wait to see theway that this transfers to their film.When a release date is set, I will letyou know. Until then, don’t give up. It’sgood to see that quality films are stillbeing made, sometimes, in our veryown back yard. ❂FloridaWise Magazine 19

SocialWiseBarbara Katz, Vince and Cynthia Cerrone and Jennifer RossReve Walsh and congressman Clay ShawDorothy Frankel, Althea Powers Toubail andMayor Lois FrankelMegan Walsh, Helen Boehm and Kenn ReasonerA Day to Remember Jessica LunsfordA day to remember “Jessica Lunsford” was heldon Sunday, January 22, 2006 at the Four SeasonsResort in Palm Beach. The day was hosted by theNational Center for Missing and Exploited Children,featuring a luncheon, a children’s fashion show byCloud 10 of Palm Beach and a live auction to raisefunds for NCMEC to help provide safety programs toFlorida schools.Jessica was 9 years old when she was abductedand murdered by a convicted sex offender inHomosassa, Fla., in February 2005. Drawingnational attention from this heinous crime spurredFlorida legislature to press forward and unanimouslyapprove a bill named for Jessica Lunsford. The“Jessica Lunsford Act” was designed to address theissue of sex offenders and require longer prisonsentences, lifetime probation and electronicmonitoring for sex offenders convicted of crimesagainst children. The bill would also make it a thirddegreefelony to harbor a sex offender. Barbara Katzand honorary chairwoman Helen Boehm along withErnie Allen and Andrea Coleman Thomasco-chairwoman Althea Powers Toubail and Joan Vogelchaired this luncheon event to raise public awareness to prevent child abduction,endangerment and sexual exploitation. In attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Archie Lunsfordgrandparents of Jessica. Mrs. John Walsh (Reve); honored guests included Ernie Allenpresident of NCMEC, congressmen Clay Shaw, Mark Foley, Rena Rowan Damone andhusband Vic Damone, Mayor Lois Frankel, Judge Rex Ford and emcee Jennifer Ross. Allfunds raised would not have been possible if it were not for the generous donations fromPalm Beach merchants along with the efforts of an incredible committee.Ernie Allen andReve WalshDaniel Diaz,Joannie Vogel,Vic Damone andRena RowanDamonePhotos by Michael Davidoff

AdviceWise© Photographer: Scott Rothstein/Agency: Dreamstime.comInvesting: What Asset Class Will “Fit” You Best?ByJerry Desiderio, President/COOK.W. Brown Investments/21st Century AdvisorsExchange Traded Funds, Puts, Calls, Straddles, Leaps,Treasury Bills, Treasury Notes, Treasury Bonds, REITS and Uit’s toname just a few. Seems like the investment world has morechoices to offer than an all you can eat Chinese Buffet doesn’t it?Since the investment world is quite different from the clothingworld and there is no “one size fits all” product, how does aperson decide what asset class will “fit” them best? Beforedeciding on a specific type of investment, a person needs toquestion their investment objectives and must be able to answerthe following basic questions with a sense of certainty.1. Are the investment objectives of this portfolio my overallobjectives, or are they just one piece of a larger investment plan?2. What is the time horizon for this portfolio, three to fiveyears, five to 10 years or over10 years?3. Is high or moderate current income important or not? Doesany income need to be tax free or tax deferred?4. Should this portfolio concentrate on capital preservation,modest growth and income, capital growth or aggressive growthof capital?5. Can this portfolio tolerate negative returns through anumber of quarters or only infrequent and modest losses?6. Do I consider myself conservative, moderate aggressive orvery aggressive?After determining the type of investor they are, a personneeds to understand the different leading indexes sothey may utilize these as tools to compare theirinvestments to an easily accessible benchmark. Ibelieve the five indices a person should familiarizethemselves with are:The Dow Jones Industrial AverageThe Dow tracks the performance of 30 companiesthat the editors and senior staff members of The WallStreet Journal believe represent the overall picture ofthe U.S. economy. It is probably the most quoted indexof all even though I believe its scope is fairly limited.The Standard & Poors 500The S&P 500 tracks the performance of 500 ofAmerica’s largest companies (as opposed to the Dow’s30). Just by the number of companies followed, I feelthe S&P serves as a better judge of our economy.The Russell 2000The stocks followed by both the Dow and the S&P500 are generally larger, better known, establishedcompanies often referred to as “Large Caps.” TheRussell 2000 tracks the performance of 2000 (as thename implies) smaller U.S. companies usually referredto as “Small Caps.”The Wilshire 5000Not to be outdone by the Russell 2000, the Wilshire 5000index actually tracks in excess of 6500 U.S. companies includingLarge, Mid and Small Cap. I feel this index truly paints a pictureof the U.S. economy.The Morgan Stanley EAFERealizing not all companies that issue stock are based in theUnited States, the Morgan Stanley EAFE index tracks the pricemovements of stocks traded in Europe, Australia, the Far East,and other developed countries.A little Dow Jones Industrial Average triviaThe Dow Jones industrial Average was created by CharlesDow and Eddie Jones and first published on May 26, 1986. Theoriginal index consisted of 12 companies. Of the original 12,only General Electric (GE) is still included. Ever wonder whathappened to the other 11? American Cotton Oil, AmericanSugar, American Tobacco, Chicago Gas, Distilling & CattleFeeding, Laclede Gas, National Lead, North American, TennesseeCoal & Iron, U.S. Leather preferred and U.S. Rubber? Next monthwe’ll highlight a few of these companies and see if they’veevolved into something else or if fate had something else in storefor them.— Jerry Desiderio has been an investment professional for more than 40years. He currently oversees the management of approximately 100million dollars for individual clients, small business owners, 401k Plansetc. He can be reached by phone @ 561-393-6900, fax 561-347-0145,or email jdesiderio@kwbrowninvestments.com. For more information go towww.kwbrowninvestments.com ❂FloridaWise Magazine 21

ADD and ADHD Prevention: Right from the StartBySally Goldberg, Ph.D.Q. ADD and ADHD seem to be so prevalent. Isthere anything I can do in the early years to preventthis from happening to my child?A. Absolutely yes … and right from the start.Bonding and attachment beginning in the first few months isthe place to start. From the moment of birth, begin building yourpositive relationship with your child. You as the parent are the firstand most important teacher. As you interact and grow together,there is much you can do to foster paying attention, followingdirections, completing tasks and concentration.Nursing and Bottle FeedingRemember to maintain eye contact with your baby as younurse or bottle feed. This eye contact is as important to thenursing process as is the intake of the nutrients. The physicalconnection you make at this time plays a major role in yourrelationship-building process. Use nursing as the guide for bottlefeeding. It cannot be done in any other position.Stroller RidesFor short distances, the position your baby is in is notimportant. However, during your outside stroll in yourneighborhood, keep your baby in a position where you can seehe or she at all times. Interact on your stroll. Point out beautifulflowers and trees and other sights of interest. Your walk togetheris a special time for connecting and building your positiverelationship. Put the cell phone away, if possible. Do whateveryou can to keep it from interrupting this special time that you andyour baby have together.Being Fair, Firm and PositiveAdopt this attitude for parent-child interaction. Use it as youguide your young child who is exploring the world and learningthe many ways in which it works. Fair means that you make yourexpectations clear. “This is where you play, eat, put your toys,”etc. Firm means that you stick to what you request. Show that youmean what you say. Keep your consistency. Positive means thatyou have your child’s best interests at heart. What you request foryour child is for his or her own good. You continually teach yourchild how to do well for the future.Food, Exercise and SleepKeep these basics clear. Serve whole, natural foods as muchas possible. Keep away from the artificial colors, flavors andpreservatives. Do the same with the whites -- sugar, flower,potatoes and rice. In addition, try to eliminate french fries andtraditional potato chips which have omega 6 fatty acids.Moreover, try to include as much fish as possible which is rich inomega 3 fatty acids. Set up active play times for your child. Thenbe sure to keep a regular bedtime, and plan around it carefully.Proper food, adequate exercise and regular sleep are all dailymusts.There may be a genetic component to ADD and ADHD.However, even if there is, knowing what environmental influencescan ameliorate the situation will help a lot. While thesecharacteristics are complicated, you now know some simple stepsyou can take right from the start that can help to minimize oreven eliminate these problems from interfering with your child’ssuccess in school and later in life.— Sally Goldberg, Ph.D., speaker, author and coach, is a professor ofeducation at the University of Phoenix, South Florida Campus.She is also founder/director of Dr. Sally Parenting, Inc., a full serviceresource for parents. For questions or comments, contact Dr. Sally atwww.drsallyparenting.com, drsally@drsallyparenting.com,or 480-766-6323. ❂What’s onYour Mind?Do you have a question you need answered?Just ask the experts at AdviceWise.Send your questions to: advice@floridawisemagazine.comWe may edit your letters for length, content and clarity. FWM appreciates your inquiries, but do to spacerequirements we may not be able to respond to each inquiry. The publishers’ accept no liability and makesno claim to the accuracy of the advice given by the authors and accepts no responsibility directly or indirectlyfor any personal liability, loss, or risk incurred as a consequence of the use and application of any advice.22 April 2006

Millennials you ask … what’s that?Webster offers the followingexplanation:Main Entry: mil·len·ni·alPronunciation: m&-'le-nE-&lFunction: adjective: of or relating to a millenniumDo You Have Any Millennials?ByPer LindskogThe Millennials are the youngestgeneration of workers today; the onesborn after 1978. There were 76 millionof them born between 1978 and 2000.They are a different breed of employeescompared with all previous generations.They don’t even know a world withoutcomputers, Internet and InstantMessaging.Several of my clients are strugglingwith these young employees. They havea different brand of motivation, valuesand ideas, that don’t fit well with theolder generations. They are individualistswho dislike hierarchies, timerequirements and conformism with apassion. They are not used toconstructive criticism. Their main focus isoften on learning and having fun whilebeing well compensated. They won’thesitate to change jobs frequently inorder to get what they want. Manyleaders today are not really aware ofthe differences, and are paying for it.Tip: Know your constituents andmake sure you match them i.e. if youhave lots of young people among yourcustomers, it’s absolutely critical to haveyoung people in your organization sothat you can be in a position to growyour business.The general advice is always stretchyour comfort zone and mix up yourteams with Millennials, Gen Xers (born1965-1977), Baby boomers (born 1946-1964) and Traditionalists (born before1946) so that you get many differentpoints of view, creative discussion andteam work.Tip: Get help from a businessconsultant if you’re struggling with anyof these issues, so you can get clarityand take things to the “next level.”Attracting the right people to yourorganization is often a challenge, andmore so in South Florida than other partsof the country due in large part to thehigh cost of living. Businesses arefinding it difficult to offer salaries thatappeal to potential employees, oncethey realize the cost of real estate.Tip: Consider offering a housingallowance, perhaps for a limited time, tohelp offset the initial shock for your newemployees.Even if you know exactly what kindof employees you’re looking for, it’s hardto hire people who don’t apply.Tip: Get your team to write the jobads whenever possible. A wellfunctioning team will use words andexpressions that are likely to attract moreof the “right” people, than generic adswritten by human resources ormanagers. (I know it is working becausesome of my clients are doing it.)Remember to hire for attitude andbehaviors, and train for skills. Manycompanies are learning this the hardway, so don’t make the same mistakes,and get help if you feel you need it.Did you ever hire anyone you didn'tlike? Would you have the guts to hiresomeone that is a great fit, but you don’tlike for whatever reason? These arechallenges you need to overcome inorder to build the truly great teams. Itgoes along with the “hiring up” principlei.e. hire people who are smarter thanyou, in their areas of expertise. That canbe another big challenge especially forsmaller organizations and lessexperienced managers and leaders.Tip: It can all be done, just try!— Per Lindskog is an executive coach,technical and performance consultant andpartner with the Human Capital Group. With25 years of successful international corporateand consulting experience, he has masteredthe art of the “human side of business.” Per’sinsight in these areas and his desire to sharethis knowledge with others is the key behindhis successful coaching and consultingpractice. He can be reached atplindskog@HCGnow.com or888-HCG-9298. ❂Are You in the RightMortgage Programto Meet yourFinancial Goals?Call today for your FreeMortgage Analysis and Consultation.561-722-2452Residential &CommercialFinancing for yourPurchase orRefinancingneeds.Tasha WestbrookLicensed MortgageConsultantDirect Line: 561-722-2452Email: MyConsultant@bellsouth.net1014 Lake AvenueLake Worth, FL 33460FloridaWise Magazine 23

SportsWiseAre You A Fantasy BaseballGeek Too?ByRob ChiavettaThe sweet smell of April showers and May flowers can onlymean one thing. No, I am not referring to spring housecleaning,cleaning out the winter clutter from the garage or taking care ofthe “honey-do” list. I am referring to the start of the new MajorLeague Baseball season. For many of us this means that the dullgap of sports from the end of football season to the start of thebaseball season is over. Sure we had some All-Star games andMarch Madness, but for the majority of us who need our daily fixof the Big 2 (football or baseball) the wait is finally over. Sevendays a week from now until the start of football we can get our fillof continuous baseball coverage.Unfortunately, unless you are extremely interested in youngplayerdevelopment, Marlins fans will need to look elsewhere forchampionship contending baseball this year.The youthful look of the Marlins will be fun towatch only for the most loyal, die-hard fanswho are watching in anticipation of a 2008playoff run. For the other local Marlins fansthat can’t wait three years to watch their teamcontend, there is another option, the good olefantasy baseball option. Fantasy football hashad more recent acclaim, but it is fantasybaseball which started the fantasy sports craze,originally known as Rotisserie baseball.November 17, 1979 on a flight from NewYork to Austin, Texas, Daniel Okrent, publiceditor of The New York Times and an avidbaseball fan, is credited with creating the firstfantasy sports league. During the flight, hemapped out the rules, which have sincebecome known as fantasy baseball. Prior to the1980 baseball season, Daniel, with a fewfriends who followed baseball very closely,organized a league where they each took onthe role of a team owner. The group of friendsmet in a New York City restaurant called LaRotisserie Francaise and they named theirleague after the restaurant -- The RotisserieBaseball League. Having picked or “drafted”their players, they calculated a winner basedon real player statistics during the season.Rotisserie baseball has since evolved intoa huge national phenomenon with television24 April 2006networks such as ESPN dedicating nightly rotisserie/fantasyrelatedstatistical updates. Rules now vary from league-to-league,but the overall premise of real-life player stats coinciding witheach fantasy team’s roster remains the same.Numerous publications and internet sites are dedicated toproviding up to the minute information and statistical rankings toprovide each pseudo owner with the ammunition needed to wintheir respective leagues. A major attraction of the hobby is that itdoes not end once a team is drafted prior to the season. Just likein “real-life” baseball (although not nearly as frequent) trades aremade between competing owners to fill team weaknesses or toaccount for player injuries. The fun lasts through the entirebaseball season with each Major League player’s statisticalperformance each day affecting each participant’s fantasybaseball team.I would be remiss if I didn’t mention being a fantasy baseball“geek” myself. I have been a yearly participant for almost 20years and have belonged to an Internet league called NSFL(National Fantasy Sports Leagues) for the past 10 years. Becauseof the close friendships fantasy baseball supports, I have sharedthe NFSL team (Swampmonsters) with a friend, Paul Rybak. Wehave won four league championships, including 2005! ❂GENERAL GMC INTRODUCESYukon ® Denali ®Brand new for 2006!the2007Yukon ®We Are Professional GradeEnvoy ® Denali ®Sale Hours:Mon-Thur9am-8pmFri: 9am-6pmSat: 9am-6pmgeneralgmc.com877-248-0346 • 561-686-8906 • 800-746-7462360 S.MILITARY TRAIL WEST PALM BEACH

Community Sports & Recreation“Happenings” By Rob ChiavettaCommunity ProfileCody Meyer, Baseball Player— West Boynton Little LeagueCody Meyer, age 11, of West Boynton Little Leagueis talented, but it is his character makeup that sets himapart from most other little leaguers. His coaches atevery level boast about how coachable he is and thathe works to perfect everything he is taught on thebaseball field. When he is on the field with younger orless experienced players, Cody is the first to lend aguiding hand. As you might guess, his favorite MajorLeague player is Jeff Conine. Conine,recognized as “Mr. Marlin” is theconsummate professional and team player.One that Cody emulates.In sports, it’s usually the “flashy” starsthat get all of the hype and attention. Theygrab headlines not only with spectacularplays, but with controversial comments oroff-the-field antics. However, as any coachwill tell you, in order to win achampionship the key ingredient is a solid,reliable, on-the-field leader that can becounted on with clutch performances whenthe game is on the line.One really big play that demonstratesCody’s clutch style of play was in the 9-year-old All Star game in June of 2004. Thegame was against North Palm Beach AllStars and Cody was playing for WestBoynton All Stars. It was the championshipgame and it went into extra innings. Codywas playing shortstop, bases were loadedfor North Palm, and there was one out. If the runner on thirdscored, West Boynton would lose the game. The ball was hit upthe middle and deflected off the pitcher’s glove. Cody came inbehind the pitcher, barehanded the ball, and fired it home to getthe runner out by a step or two. The next batter grounded out andWest Boynton got out of the inning. Cody's play kept WestBoynton’s championship hopes alive and sent the game intoanother extra inning. West Boynton went on to win the game in11 innings and became the District 7 County Champions in the 9-year-old division. That year Cody went on to play on the 9- and10-year-old team that won the District, Sectional and eventuallythe State Championship. He was the only 9-year-old on the team.Cody started playing in West Boynton at age 5, but he wasabout 3 when the pastor at his church got him started withbaseball. Cody’s family was at a church picnic and the olderchildren were playing baseball. Cody tried to get involved, buthis mom, Tami, went over and told Cody to let the big kids playbecause he wasn’t old enough for baseball yet. The pastor put abat in his hand and helped him play. Ever since then, Cody haslived for baseball. His parents would take him to Marlin gameswhen he was only 3 and he would watch the game intently likean avid adult fan. He would yell for the players to swing or get“Cody Meyer is a natural baseball player,”says former coach James Dickiethe out. People around him would comment onhow attentive he was for his age. One maneven remarked that his wife didn’t pay as muchattention to the game! Cody’s room is totallybaseball themed: wallpaper, lamps, clock, etc.One entire wall is filled with the trophies andmedals he has won.Cody is an honor roll student at OdysseyMiddle School and dreams of playing collegebaseball at the University of Miami and latermaking it to the Major Leagues. “Cody is anatural baseball player,” says one of his former coaches JamesDickie. Coach Dickie adds, “When you combine Cody’s naturalability with his strong character, his future is endless.”For information on all sports and recreation programs inyour area contact:City of Boynton Beach Sports & Recreation Center, 742-6550.City of GreenacresCommunity Sports &Recreation Center,642-2090.City of Lake WorthSports & Recreation,540-5133.West Boynton Parks& Recreation Center,355-1125.Village ofWellingtonRegistration Desk,791-4005 or791-4747. ❂Are you part of a team orprogram that you are proud of?We would like to profile or list yourcommunity program, league, team orindividual sports announcements,accomplishments or results in upcomingissues. Please email tosports@floridawisemagazine.com orcontact Rob Chiavetta at P: 714-8542.Action photos welcomed! We can onlyuse High-Res photos so call or email fordetails. Photos of people will requirerelease authorization.FloridaWise Magazine 25

Summer Camp & Summer EntertainmTraditional or SpecializedSummer camps have the abilityto give your child those specialmemories that can last a lifetime, andprovide him or her with the mostamazing summer! Camps can helpthem develop character, learn valuablelife skills, make new friends anddiscover new interests.Before enrolling your child insummer camp, here are some questionsyou might want to ask yourself: Doesyour child have a special interest thatmight sway them toward a specializedcamp? Does your child do better in amore structured environment? What doyou and your child hope to gain?Answering this question should pavethe way to choose the right camp.However, camps fall into two majorcategories: traditional and specialty.Whatever camp you choose is sure to26 April 2006provide an experience of a lifetime.Traditional Summer Campsoffer such activities like outdoor sports,crafts, individual activities, teamactivities and more. Children attraditional camps have the option ofselecting their favorite activities from alist. Traditional camps are best forchildren who love to do a variety ofthings or who are easily preoccupied.Traditional camps can be day camps orsleep-away camps. Day camps permitchildren to partake in daily activitiesbut stay at home during the night.Sleep-away camps can last as long asa week or a month under thesupervision of an adult counselor.Specialized Summer Campsfocus their instruction on one activitylike dance or basketball. This type ofcamp is aimed toward children whowant to improve on their specializedactivity. Children who are reallymotivated in onespecific activity aremore likely tobenefit by attendingspecialty camps.Summer CampGuideCity of LakeWorthRecreationSummer DayCamp, registrationis on Monday, May1 at the Lake WorthShuffleboard Bldg.located at 1121Lucerne Avenue.Ages 7 – 11, $170per session. Wehave (2) four weeksessions beginningMonday, June 12 –July 7 and Monday,July 10 – Friday,Aug. 4. Program isheld at the OsborneCommunity Centerat 1699 WingfieldStreet. The cost ofcamp will includeone camp shirt, afree lunch and field trips. Camp hoursare 8 a.m. till 5 p.m., early drop off noearlier than 7:30 a.m. and pick up nolater than 5:30 pm. For moreinformation, call 561-533-7359.Greenacres Summer CampProgram K-8th Grades,Registration is April 1 from 9 a.m. until1 p.m. at the Greenacres CommunityHall. Camps are held in GreenacresCommunity Hall located at 501 MartinAvenue. $25 registration fee perhousehold. Weekly rate for City ofGreenacres residents is $100 ($105non-resident) for first child and $95($100 non-resident) for each additionalchild. Camp fees include all field trips,activities, two camp T-shirts, breakfast,lunch and snack daily. Camp times anddates are 7:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.,Monday – Friday (no camp on July5th), June 5 thru August 4 (9 weekslong). For additional information,please call the Greenacres LeisureServices Department at 561-642-2181.Palm Beach Zoo SummerCamp, Each week is different withanimal encounters, crafts and games.Fun filled days for ages 5-14. For moreinformation, call 561-533-0887 ext.229 or visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.West Boynton Park andRecreation Center, 6000 NorthtreeBlvd., Boynton Beach. Ages 6-11.REGISTRATION: A lottery system will beimplemented to ensure equal access tocamp registration. Applications forinclusion in lottery accepted March 31,April 1, 2 and 4. Lottery conductedApril 5. Parent/guardian contactedApril 6 and 7. Registration withpayments accepted April 8 until 6 p.m.,April 10-14 (until 8 p.m.).Registration/payment deadline 6 p.m.April 15. Session I – (Fee $290) Mon.June 12 – Fri. July 7 Camp: 9 a.m. – 4p.m., Early bird: 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.,Late bird: 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., *Nocamp on Tuesday, July 4. Session II –(Fee $290) Mon. July 10 – August 4Camp: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Early bird:7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m., Late bird: 4 p.m. –5:30 p.m. For more information, pleasecall 561-355-1125. ❂

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Real EstateWiseFocus On the KitchenIf you’re selling your home, yourbest chance at cooking up a sale is inthe kitchen. For many of today’s homebuyers, the kitchen is the most importantroom in the house. This is an area wherefamilies spend the majority of their time.Children park themselves in the kitchenfor homework,the mail issorted dailyand evenguests at adinner partytend togravitatetoward thecenter of thehome … thekitchen. Thecondition of ahome’s kitchenis a major consideration when making apurchasing decision.A total extreme makeover is notneeded if you’re thinking of selling, butyou’ll want to help your kitchen to lookits best. Here are a few tips:Paint: A fresh coat of paint canmake a world of difference. Paint is aninexpensive way to brighten and reviveany room in the home. Stick with neutralcolors.Countertops: If your countertopsare old, cracked and in need of repair,think about new tile. This too can beinexpensive. Again, keep it neutral. Younever know what taste your potentialbuyers may have. Keep your countertopsclutter free. Place small appliances andcookbooks away. This is the time to ridyourself of old magazines and halfopenedmail.Knob check: Replacing yourcabinetry knobs and handles can lendA totalextrememakeover isnot needed ifyou’re thinkingof selling, butyou’ll want tohelp yourkitchen to lookits best28 April 2006ByJackie Ellisan entire new look to your kitchen.Home improvement stores have a grandselection. This will turn out to be the funpart of your mini-makeover.Faucets: Get rid of your old, dingyfaucet. Replace it with an updated,stylish model. The selection available isendless.Let the light shine in: Sunnykitchens are in. Open the blinds, cleanthe windows and tidy up any view thatyour kitchen is enjoying. If your view isa patio, tidy up the outdoor area andadd potted plants and flowers that canbe seen from your kitchen. Replace oldlight bulbs and double check that alllights are on during your showings.Above the cabinets: Addartificial greenery above your kitchencabinets. These faux plants can be foundin our local discount stores for just a fewdollars. Dress it up with a ceramic pieceor a vase not being used.Appliances: The cleaner thebetter. Buyers will sneak a peek in youroven. Hire a professional service to giveyour appliances a thorough cleaning.Aroma: When it’s time to sell yourhome, it’s time to grill your fish outdoors.Lingering smells can be offensive towould be home buyers. Go ahead …bake cookies.Now step back and admire yourwork. Is your kitchen inviting? Is it brightand cheery? Is everything in its place?You’re now ready for showings.For a quick reference guide toprepare your home for sale … giveJackie a call at 965-1225.— Jackie Ellis8188 Jog Rd., Suite 101Boynton Beach, FL 33437P: 561-965-1225JackieEllis.com ❂Out to change the wayyou think about real estateFor many people, your houseis your most importantinvestment. Don’t trust it tojust anyone.What makes Jackie Ellis suchan original in South Florida real estate?Quite simply, it’s the little things. It’s hercreative approach to marketing homes tomaximize their value. It’s her friendly,energetic personality. It’s her lifetime oflocal knowledge. And it’s her trackrecord of success more than 15 yearsstrong. When the time comes for yournext move, put your investment in thehands of A South Florida Original. GiveJackie Ellis a call today.Jackie Ellis, Realtor®Office: (561) 965-1225E-mail: jackie@jackieellis.comWeb sites: www.jackieellis.comwww.boyntonhomes.com8188 Jog Road, Suite 101Boynton Beach, FL. 33437

Let’s begin this month by stating theobvious. Our region is one of the fastestgrowing geographies in the nation.People are moving here in largenumbers, our economy continues togrow, and now, job creation promises tooccur at a much-quickened pace.Sounds great, doesn’t it? NOW,HOWEVER, WE MUST WORK TOOPTIMIZE OUR EFFORTS AT SOUND,RESPONSIBLE ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT!For South Florida to achieve itspromise, we all need to now beginbuilding a cohesive, regional, economicpowerhouse.With Scrippsas thecornerstone, afar morediverseeconomy islikely tobecomereality. It is nota panacea,rather a majorartery ofcommerce,and one thatwill take many years to fully develop.Make no mistake, there are thingswe must do in order to maximize theopportunities. Economic Development isnot all about one new employer --important as that new employer may be.It is about the “spinoffs” that we mustencourage and nurture. For example, forevery job at Scripps, more than twoadditional permanent jobs will be createdto serve business operations and residentsin our region. We, as citizens of thisarea, can directly increase our economy.Economic development is not somesort of mysterious corporate game. Thebottom line is it is all about investmentwith the goal being new and better jobsfor our residents! We all benefit by theattraction and retention of the best andbrightest.I am not commenting about someIt is critical thatarea businesses,governmentsand residentsdeal as much aspossible withregionallyoperatedvendors ofgoods andservicesDevelopment Dynamics in South FloridaByNeil M. Shpritzabstract endeavor restricted to a few. Atthe same time, I am not referring to aparochial approach. The regular readerof this column already knows that myview is one of regional economicdevelopment, not just a picture of onesmall piece of our expansive geographydominating at the expense of other partsof South Florida. That said, it is criticalthat area businesses, governments andresidents deal as much as possible withregionally-operated vendors of goodsand services.Let me be clear on this issue. I amnot advocating some sort of regionaleconomic protection policy. I am arguingthat it benefits our community as a wholewhen we deal with our “neighbors,”new and old. The thing to remember isthat we are talking about a regionalunity understanding that people can livein one jurisdiction and commute to awork site in another jurisdiction. Whenthis occurs, economic developmentsuccess is real and all jurisdictionsbenefit.Potential employers consider anarea for site selection and expansionopportunities. Put bluntly, they often arerelatively uninterested in politicalboundaries – they are looking for laboravailability, transportation infrastructure,strong educational opportunities, etc. Inaddition, they depend on a reasonableElisa A. Armetta, CPAOwnerelisa@cpaservices.orgwww.cpaservices.orgcommuting base from which to buildtheir respective labor forces.For example, if a businessoperation decides to locate a newfacility in central Palm Beach County,residents of local jurisdictions throughoutthe county may well be hired. There willbe employment opportunities for someBroward and Martin County residents aswell. Please do not consider this asgiving away something for nocontribution. Remember, thesecommuters will spend many dollars inretail stores and eating establishments,many professional service offices andeven educational institutions (as theyhone their work skills.) Concurrently, thetax base grows as well throughout theregion. To repeat my mantra – no onesmall piece of economic geography canexist as an economic island; nor do wewant it to try. In a proverbial “nutshell,”consider buying “local.” Just rememberthat the true definition of local is“region-wide.”If we are to become the economicentity that I believe our potential holds,we can point with pride to regionalcooperation and a healthy businessenvironment. And, yes, it begins bypromoting our own regional base forgoods and services. South Florida is onits way to a higher standard of living asjob opportunities expand and diversify.Let the games begin!See you next month.— Neil Shpritz has been an economicdevelopment professional for more than 35years. His national experiences encompassboth the private and public sectors. He canbe reached at P: 561-306-6860 or by email,nmsecon@adelphia.net. ❂Accounting Management AdvisorsCertified Public Accountants & Consultants561•357•8885Tax Returns Starting At $125...With Free E-File• Income Taxes & Accounting• Payroll & Bookkeeping Services• Wills & Trusts• Estates...4175 S. Congress Avenue, Suite JLake Worth, FL 33461Email your tax questions to advice@floridawisemagazine.comFloridaWise Magazine 29

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