Atlantic Ave Magazine - April 2017

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APRIL 2017 

City People 

Melanie 

Johanson 

GOTTA hear 

Billy 

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at the Crest Theatre 

concert review 

Sting 

Enchants South Florida 

miscellaneous 

PET spotlight 

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CONTENTS 

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72 112 

94 

SPECIAL Features 

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LEIGHTON DESIGN GROUP 

The Brightest Design Stars 

Conde Center for Ch iropractic Neurology 

A Technological Achievement In Medicine 

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Fast, Affordable Service And ‘House Calls’ 

Dizzy ROCK Furniture 

Another World Of ‘Eclectic’ Furniture And Décor 

Delray Beach Open 

The 25th Annual Event Broke Attendance Record 

Cape Cod Kate 

Spend Your Summers On Cape Cod 

UNITY SCHOOL 

Excellence In Education 

the delray beach club 

Summer Fun 

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6 From the Editor 

96 City People - Melanie Johanson 

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8 In The News 

22 Under The Spotlight 

26 Delray Under $50 

28 Happenings 

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REgulars 

LOCALS ONLY 

pictures 

30 On The Ave 

34 In The Pineapple Grove 

Arts District 

► entertainment 

38 Gotta Know 

40 Gotta See 

42 Gotta Hear 

44 Gotta Read 

46 Deby Eisenberg 

48 Concert Review: Sting 

50 Concert Review: Ronnie Spector 

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52 Pain Relief - Carpal Tunnel 

Syndrome: A Helping Hand to 

Overcome the Pain 

54 Dermatology - Tighten Your 

Turkey Neck 

56 Your Dental Health - Smile, It’s 

Good For You! 

58 Body Beautiful - The Buddy System 

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62 Tommy Dott Coaching 

64 The Goldsmith Shop 

74 FeelThe.Love - Joni Vincent 

76 Changing Faces Makeup 

80 Beachcomber Art 

86 Sunshine Golf Car 

88 Delray Beach Chamber of 

Commerce 

90 Delray Beach Marketing 

Cooperative 

92 Old School Square 

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health & beauty 

Special features 

SpORTS 

94 Jonathan Marchessault 

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98 What RU Wearing ® 

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112 Restaurant Review - 

The Sundy House 

114 Recipe - Bacon Bourbon Halibut 

115 Guide 

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122 Pet Spotlight 

123 PetXpert 

124 Humor 

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fashion 

dining 

misc 

leisure 

126 Leisure - Crossword Puzzle, 

Sudoko and Enigma 

Publisher 

David Mizen 

Editor 

Yvette Roulette 

Contributing Editors 

Diane Feen, Skip Sheffield, 

Nicol Jenkins 

Art Director 

Fabio Passere 

Designer 

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Senior Account Executive 

Harvey Lustig 

Photographer 

Melissa Korman 

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from the editor 

Hello April :) 

The Ave has been busy these past few months! The 

weather has been perfect for strolling, outdoor dining, 

and happy hour. But now it’s April... Snowbirds go home 

and Spring Breakers go back to school. 

2017 is the 55th year of The Delray Affair! This is the largest 

arts and crafts festival in the South East United States and is 

meticulously organized by our incredible Greater Delray Chamber 

of Commerce. The event spans 12 blocks from SE 2nd street 

to the Intracoastal from April 7-9. For more information visit 

www.delrayaffair.com. 

Speaking of art...we would like to introduce Melanie Johanson 

- the Curator of the Cornell Museum. She has an eye for art and 

inspires creativity that is clearly visible by the exhibits she organizes. 

Stop by the Museum and see for yourself! Read about 

Melanie in our City Person feature. 

Have you been considering expanding your family by four 

furry feet? Adoption is a great option! Check out our Pet Spotlight 

and see some amazing cats and dogs in need of a home. 

The Tri County Humane Society 

has many pets ready to be your 

best friend. Remember to send 

us a photo of your new baby! 

One of Delray’s best places 

to eat, stay, and play is the 

Sundy House! Join Diane Feen as 

she describes the delectable dishes 

she sampled in our Restaurant Review 

feature. Sundy House is not just a restaurant 

- it is also a boutique hotel chock 

full of Delray history. It is also a beautiful 

event space, and has one of the best 

brunches ever! Sunday Fun Day can be 

“Sundy” Fun Day! 

Every month we feature a recipe 

from one of our local restaurants. They 

graciously share a dish that is easy to 

replicate in the comfort of your kitchen. 

We invite you to send us a photo of your 

version of a recipe we have published and 

let us know how you did! This month we 

have Bacon Bourbon Halibut from Mussel 

Beach - YUM!!! 

See you at the Delray Affair! 

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Delray Beach Police 

Department - 14th Annual 

Awards Banquet 

The Delray Beach Police Department 

is comprised of 156 sworn officers and 

60 civilian support staff. These men and 

women are dedicated to their profession 

and their community. This year the police 

department is recognizing four of their 

members who have crossed a significant 

milestone in their career. That milestone 

is the achievement of more than 20 years 

of dedicated service to their community. 

In addition, they will recognize the Police 

Officer and Employee of the Year for 2016. 

The Fourteenth Annual Employee Awards 

Dinner is scheduled for April 28, 2017, at 

the Delray Beach Marriott. This special 

evening will include dinner, entertainment, 

and award presentations. 

All donations are by check made out to 

Delray Citizens for Delray Police and sent 

to the police station. 

For more information and to learn 

about sponsorship OR advertising in the 

program book for this event please contact 

Chuck Halberg – chalberg@bellsouth. 

net or call 561-809-1266. 

help them along in achieving their goals. 

Knowing that there are almost 80,000 

people in Palm Beach County with special 

needs and over 150,000 visitors to Miller 

Park in Delray Beach each year, the vision 

for the grant became obvious: an unrestricted, 

boundless, and inclusive playground 

and garden area to be built adjacent 

to The Miracle League Field. The new 

playground will include a shaded space 

with wide pathways, level play areas, seating, 

and green space with accessibility for 

wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment. 

Most importantly, it will be an allinclusive 

area allowing participation, providing 

perspective, and reducing prejudice 

for those with differing needs. 

Delray Beach Home Tour 

Raises A Record $125,000 

For The Achievement Centers 

For Children And Families 

“Impact 100 Men’s Grant 

Giveaway” 

The first Impact 100 Men’s grant of 

$50,000 went to the Miracle League of 

Delray Beach. It was felt the money would 

make the biggest impact with a program 

that would affect the most amount of children, 

along with the passion that the founders 

of the Miracle League, Julia and Jeff 

Kadel show at every game and the energy 

and love they show for the children. The 

other two finalists The Milagro Center and 

Junior Achievement South Florida received 

a grant of $3,000 each which will hopefully 

Nearly 800 guests enjoyed the 16th annual 

Delray Beach Home Tour hosted by 

the Achievement Centers for Children & 

Families Foundation on March 9th. Ten 

beautiful homes and over 130 volunteers 

raised a record $125,000 for the agency’s 

programs and services providing early 

education and child care to low-income 

children and families in Delray Beach. 

The Home Tour began in 2002 and 

has become a widely popular event attracting 

people from South Florida and 

beyond. The 2017 event was held in the 

North beach area of Delray and showcased 

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The Miracle League 

Lisa and David Mizen 

On February 25, 2017, The Miracle 

League of Palm Beach County celebrated 

their 2nd Annual Dinner on the Diamond 

event. The Miracle League of Palm Beach 

County provides opportunities for all children 

to play baseball regardless of their 

ability. Although The Miracle League of 

Palm Beach County is recognized by its athletic 

name, baseball is primarily a vehicle to 

encourage kindness, compassion, creativity, 

and generosity in the community. Completely 

volunteer organized and implemented, 

the Dinner on the Diamond incorporates a 

catered dinner, live entertainment, and an 

auction to raise money to keep the league 

fee-free and to support special projects and 

improvements. Last year, the funds raised 

were allocated toward the purchase and installation 

of outdoor lighting at the Miracle 

League Field at Robert J. Miller Park in Delray 

Beach. This year, Julia Kadel, Founder 

and Director, flipped the switch on these 

Founders of The Miracle 

League Jeff and Julia Kadel 

very lights to illuminate the stadium and 

the event’s next project. Boundless Dreams 

calls for the construction of an all-inclusive 

and unrestricted playground adjacent to the 

field so that children of all abilities can experience 

the joy of play together. The featured 

keynote speaker was Robin Jennings, a former 

Major League Baseball player, father of 

a special needs daughter, and volunteer at 

the Salt Lake City, Utah Miracle League. He 

shared his personal journey and connected 

with everyone in attendance. Billy the Marlin 

got everyone dancing to the music of the 

John Greco Band and later to the tunes the 

Royal DJs were spinning. “We are so grateful 

for the support of Robin, auctioneer Jay 

Zeager, our sponsors, players, families, and 

volunteers who make miracles happen in 

our community,” Kadel said. If you would 

like to help turn Boundless Dreams into a 

reality, please visit www.miracleleaguepalmbeachcounty.com. 

to the homes and to the catered waterfront 

luncheon that was provided by Carefree Catering. 

The event also offered a silent auction 

featuring one-of-a-kind artworks by 

local artists, exquisite jewelry and luxurious 

spa services. To learn more visit www. 

AchievementCentersFL.org. 

Delray Elks Help Support 

Prep & Sports 

Tavarius Jackson and Jamael Stewart 

give a heartfelt speech to the members of 

Delray Beach Elks Lodge for their generous 

donation of $2500. 

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High School football coach, 

organized a non-profit called 

Prep & Sports Inc. Prep & 

Sports is dedicated to changing 

lives of our under-resourced 

youth. “By providing 

academic guidance and athletic 

performance training, our 

youth can chase their dreams 

of obtaining a college degree.” 

Movers for Moms ® 

10th Year! 

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® 

locations across the country and 

internationally are collecting 

donations for local women’s and 

family shelters for delivery on 

Mother’s Day. 

The purpose of the program 

is to recognize moms living in 

shelters this Mother’s Day by 

arranging delivery of small 

gifts for women who are victims 

of domestic abuse or 

homelessness. 

The donations we encourage 

include any and all comfort 

items such as: nice soaps, hair 

styling products, shampoos and 

conditioners, pillows, blankets, 

slippers, robes, etc. In most cases, 

shelters will provide a list of 

specific needs. 

Partnering organizations can 

begin collecting at any time, 

but the collection typically runs 

from late March through the Friday 

before Mother’s Day. 

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® 

will pick up and deliver the 

collected items to partnering 

women’s shelters on or before 

Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 

14, 2017. 

Movers for Moms® has collected 

more than 285,000 essential 

items which have been 

distributed to hundreds of shelters 

for Mother’s Day. 

The 2017 national goal is to 

exceed 350,000 items for mothers 

in need! 

For more information check 

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follow us on Twitter @Movers- 

ForMoms, or visit www.twomenandatruck.com. 

Nationwide 

Movement To Help 

End Parkinson 

Disease Comes To 

South Florida To 

Raise Critical Funds 

& Awareness 

Join hundreds of local participants 

who will walk this year to 

raise critical funds and awareness 

of Parkinson’s disease to 

support the American Parkinson 

Disease Association (APDA). 

The 2017 Optimism Walk South 

Florida is part of a nationwide 

movement to mobilize and inspire 

people to step up and help 

put an end to Parkinson’s disease. 

The Optimism Walk takes 

place on Saturday, April 29, 2017 

at Tradewinds Park, Coconut 

Creek, Florida (3600 W. Sample 

Road) The event offers a modest 

walk (1-3miles), fun activities, 

and a live DJ to add to the festivities. 

It’s a great opportunity for 

friends, families, and individuals 

coping with Parkinson’s to take 

their passion and concern and 

turn it into a positive experience 

aimed to help end the devastation 

of Parkinson’s disease. 

Register today at www.apdaflorida.org/walk 

Gulfstream 

Goodwill’s 6th Annual 

Golf Tournament 

Announced 

Tournament Friday, April 21 

at Ironhorse Country Club 

On Friday, April 21, golfers 

will gather at Ironhorse Country 

Club in West Palm Beach for 



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Gulfstream Goodwill Industries’ 6th Annual 

Golf Tournament, presented by Max Davis 

Associates, Inc. 

This event, chaired by Amy and Bruce 

Testa, is the non-profit organization’s premier 

fundraising event of the year. Funds 

raised benefit Gulfstream Goodwill’s more 

than two dozen health, human and social 

services programs. 

Event participants will receive breakfast, 

18 holes of championship golf, beverages 

on the course, lunch, a gift bag and a Greg 

Norman dry-fit shirt. Participants will also 

have a chance to win prizes and bid on silent 

auction items. Registration begins at 7 a.m. 

The tournament begins with a shotgun start 

at 8:30 a.m., and the lunch and awards ceremony 

take place at 1 p.m. 

To sponsor the tournament or enter a foursome, 

visit gulfstreamgoodwill.org/2017- 

golf or contact Gulfstream Goodwill’s Event 

Manager Julie Katzenberg at (561) 848- 

7200, ext. 3248. 

Chiera Family Foundation – 

24th Annual Event 

The Chiera Family Foundations mission 

is to enhance the lives of kids and young 

adults who are battling cancer. 

To support this mission, they are holding 

their 24th Annual Dinner/Auction on April 

30, 2017 at Broken Sound Country Club, 

Boca Raton, Fl. The golf tournament will be 

the next day, May 1st at The Old Course at 

Broken Sound. 

100% of the proceeds will be used to: - 

• Send kids battling cancer to Camp Boggy 

Creek in Central Florida 

• Teach kids battling cancer about the 

game of golf as well as learning many of life’s 

important lessons. This is done in conjunction 

with The First Tee of Broward County. 

• Provide college scholarships to young 

adults who have beaton or continue to battle 

cancer. 

For more information on how to donate 

or sponsor this event visit www.chierafamilyfoundation.org. 

Delray Elks and Delray 

Kiwanis Support Atlantic 

High Key Club 

The mission as a Key Club is to provide its 

members with opportunities to serve and 

volunteer, build character, and develop leadership 

skills. 

Key Club is a student led community service 

organization. Not only do they hold 

service projects at each of their bimonthly 

meetings, they also serve outside of school, 

participating in the betterment of our community. 

Key Club at Atlantic High School has 

about 80 active members. 

“We recently received generous donations 

from both Delray Beach Elks Lodge 

#1770 and Delray Beach Sunrise Kiwanis. 

These funds will help supplement our efforts 

to attend the District Education and 

Leadership Conference (DCON), held by the 

Key Club Florida District in Orlando.” said 

ACHS Key Club President, Angela Plummer. 

Longines Future Tennis 

Aces Hosted By The City Of 

Delray Beach 

And representing the United States in 

Paris is… 

From the beginning, the competition 

was fierce but U.S. #25 Nishesh Basavareddy 

(Carmel, IN) and U.S. #4 Lucas Brown 

(Plano, TX) stood out among the pack. The 

2017 Longines Future Tennis Aces hosted 

by the City of Delray Beach encompassed a 

range of players from all over the country 

and two players from our own backyard. In 

the championship, Basavareddy showed off 

his all-around court style and Brown showcased 

his aggressive baseline play. The first 

two sets were nail bitters but in the end 

Basavareddy persevered playing an impressive 

final set winning 6-4, 5-7, 6-1. 

Congratulations to all the players who 

earned their way to Delray Beach and proved 




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their case with each match. And good luck to 

Nishesh Basavareddy, United States’ official 

entry into Longines’ 16-player international 

event played during the French Open, “Roland 

Garros” – A once-in-a-lifetime, all expenses 

paid (travel, accommodations, food for them, 

plus a parent/guardian) trip to Paris, France 

from Monday, May 29-Sunday, June 4, 2017. 

Match play in Paris begins June 1, 2017. 

2nd Canvas & Cocktails 

Painting Event 

February 9th, was the sold out 2nd Canvas 

& Cocktails Painting Event hosted by 

Deluxe Properties at and for Old School 

Square benefiting the Creative Arts Children’s 

Art Program. 

This Valentine’s theme event follows the 

first sold out Peacock themed party this 

past October. Not only did the proceeds 

benefit the program, but it was fun and successful 

evening had by all. The instructor, 

Sharon Koskoff and her assistants as well as, 

Sharon Morgan, the Director of the Creative 

Arts School was in attendance and helped 

select the contest winners. First place, Second 

Place, and “Most Creative.” 

Contact Deluxe Properties at 561-501- 

0175 for more information on our next event. 

DeluxeDelray.com 809 George Bush 

Blvd., Delray Beach FL 33483. 

OldSchoolSquare.org 51 Swinton Ave, 

Delray Beach FL 33444. 

Tickets Are Going Fast For 

The Party Of The Year! 

We’re Celebrating 20 Years of Making 

Miracles in Delray Beach and you’re invited 

to party with us!! Get your tickets now 

for Milagro Center’s ARTrageous 20th 

Anniversary Party on Friday, April 21st, 

from 7:00 - 11:00 pm at the Delray Beach 

Golf Club. 

Music, dance, and art will surround you 

as you experience the joy and excitement 

of Milagro Center. Cocktail hour beings at 

7pm with hors d’oeuvres, open bar, and a 

fabulous silent auction, followed by a delicious 

3-course dinner highlighted with 

live music, vocal, and dance performances 

by local professional artists, topped off by 

heartwarming stories from Milagro Center 

supporters, mentors, a live auction, 

and a few other surprises.... Plus, awards, 

of course! Purchase your tickets online at 

Black Tie South Florida. 

For sponsorships and other questions, 

contact us at events@milagrocenter.org or 

(561) 276-4422. 

Contacts & Cocktails 

Scott Roberts, General Manager surrounded 

by Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce 

vOlunteers at the check in desk. 

The Fairfield Inn & Suites, Marriott located 

at 910 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach did 

a great job hosting the party. Plenty of beer, 

wine, food and conversation was enjoyed by 

everyone in attendance. 

Symphony At Delray Beach 

Opening Soon 

Assisted Living & Memory Care Ground 

Breaking Ceremony - 4840 W. Atlantic Ave, 

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one night, or save 30% off of two nights or 

more. The applicable Stay Dates for this special 

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5, 2017. 

For more information, please contact 

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Villas at 561.278.1700 or visit the website 

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Greater Delray Beach 

Chamber of Commerce 

Launches ‘Donate a Dollar’ Campaign 

During 55th Annual Delray Affair 

Karen Granger, President & CEO of The 

Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce 

announced Donate a Dollar, an onsite 

fundraising campaign before during and 

after the 55th Annual Delray Affair, scheduled 

for April 7-9. Nicknamed the “Greatest 

Show Under the Sun,” Delray Affair is one 

of the largest arts and crafts festivals in the 

Southeast United States attracting more 

than 100,000 visitors, both residents and 

tourists, every year. 

The event takes place along the palm tree 

lined downtown streets of Delray Beach and 

stretches 12 city blocks from the Intracoastal 

to NW 2nd Avenue, including Old School 

Square Park. 

The Donate a Dollar fundraising campaign 

will benefit the city’s Chamber of 

Commerce, which has been the hub of local 

business since 1925. 

“The Chamber is funded through three 

channels: the memberships of local businesses, 

programs for professionals supported by 

generous sponsors, and proceeds from one 

major event—the annual Delray Affair,” says 

Granger. “All funds raised during this Donate 

a Dollar campaign will support the Chamber’s 

efforts to help local businesses succeed 

and grow jobs, which expands the tax base 

that supports all city functions, including our 

local schools, police and fire departments, 

and a multitude of other programs and services 

that maintains Delray Beach as a desirable 

place to live, work and play.” 

Every dollar donated will help keep the 

Delray Affair profitable so the Greater Delray 

Beach Chamber of Commerce can continue 

its transformational work in a variety 

of areas. 

“On behalf of all of our Chamber members 

and business partners, I am inviting everyone 

to come and enjoy our 55th Annual Delray 

Affair, and while they’re here, we hope 

they will gladly Donate a Dollar…or two or 

five – for everyone’s benefit,” says Granger. 

To donate $5, $55 or more online, please 

go to www.DelrayAffair.com. 




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► lOCAls only ║ delray under $50 

delray under $50 

By Darien Davies 

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Now that Delray Beach is a rising star in the art, culture and social 

scene, it might seem a little difficult to find affordable activities, shops 

or restaurants. I am here to prove you wrong. Delray Beach offers a mix 

of high-end boutiques with laid-back restaurants, and events for the 

whole family or nightclubs for night owls. Here is what you can do in 

Delray Beach in April for $50 or less. 

It’s that time of the year again when 

your straw hat gets as much love as 

your bike, sandals and bathing suit. 

April is Straw Hat Month so grab your 

sunny-day staple because you’ve got an 

art show to attend. The Delray Affair is 

back again – for the 55th year, incredibly 

– and is your one-stop-shop for all of 

the arts and crafts you didn’t know you 

needed. The Delray Affair is the largest 

arts and crafts festival in the Southeast 

United States and about 600 vendors 

are sprinkled along the Avenue from the 

Intracoastal to N.W. Second Avenue. The 

art festival has earned numerous awards 

for the eclectic mixture of fine art, great 

crafts and funky products from around 

the world and there is no shortage to 

the unique and creative arts and crafts 

you’ll find. The event is held April 7 and 

8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and April 9 from 

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free so it 

leaves you plenty of green to score some 

sweet crafts. There’s even a family fun 

zone if you want to let the kids go wild so 

you can kick back and enjoy the sun and 

sights. Visit www.delrayaffair.com or call 

(561) 279-0907 for more information. 

We love our beaches so let’s help 

to keep them clean! April is 

Keep America Beautiful Month 

and the perfect time to put in a little 

sweat equity in our own backyard. Spodak 

Dental Group has teamed up with 

Delivery Dudes, the Downtowner, Saltwater 

Brewery, Woo Creative and more 

local businesses to host the Seventh Annual 

SDG Beach Cleanup. You are invited 

to join your local neighbors and walk the 

beach to remove all of the garbage that 

has unfortunately collected from lazy 

beach-goers. The event is held Sunday, 

April 9 from 8 to 10 a.m. and all supplies 

will be provided. There will be a brief 

yoga sesh to start the day and then it’s 

time to hit the sand and head south 

or north. Make sure you bring your 

bathing suits so you can hang out 

at the beach afterward and enjoy 

the fruits of your labor. As a double 

bonus, prizes will be awarded to the 

three people who collect the most garbage 

based on weight so it’s a win, win 

for the day. Bring your friends and 

meet the team at the South Tower 

5, which is right across 

from Anchor Park, 340 S. 

Ocean Blvd. Visit www. 

spodakdental.com or 

call (561) 498-0050 for 

more information. 

Why don’t we 

paint the town? And 

all that jazz! April is 

Jazz Appreciation Month and if 

you’re in the mood to get jazzy, head 

to the Old School Square Pavilion 

for the Blues on the Square series. 

Jazz’s range is so broad 

but, lucky us, we can get a 

taste of the sensual live 

music through blues, 

and what a treat that 

it’s right in our backyard! 

The Mark Telesca Band performs 

on Thursday, April 13 and gives their 

Delta Blues and Motown sound for all 

blues and jazz fan’s listening pleasure. 

Joel DaSilva and the Midnight Howl perform 

on Thursday, April 27 and fill 

the air with their Americana/Blues/Rock/ 

Soul sound for your 

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enjoyment. The gates open at 6 p.m. and the shows start at 

7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the gate and beers are $5, so all 

signs point to having a really great time. You are welcome 

to bring chairs, but no pets or outside food and beverages. 

There will be food trucks, popcorn and ice cream available 

so you can fuel to dance the whole night through. The Old 

School Square Pavilion is located at 51 N. Swinton Ave. Visit 

www.oldschoolsquare.org or call (561) 243-7922 for more 

information and to purchase tickets. 

Let’s get physical, physical. (Well, kind of.) April is 

Physical Wellness Month and is a great time to focus 

on the self. Physical wellness promotes proper 

care of our bodies for optimal health and functioning, and 

encourages the balance of physical activity, nutrition and 

mental well-being to keep your body in tiptop condition. 

This could include doing something you haven’t done before, 

and that’s where the Morikami Museum & Japanese 

Gardens comes into play. They’re hosting The Way of Tea: 

Sado Demonstration on April 15 and welcome you to observe 

Japanese sado, an ever-changing demonstration in 

seasonal subtleties. Your involvement in the true spirit of 

sado includes harmony (wa), reverence (kei), purity (sei) 

and tranquility (jaku), and with the addition of a sip of 

green tea and a sweet treat, this will help you to bring a 

calm perspective into your busy life. There are even numerous 

bonuses to drinking tea, including a healthy dose 

of antioxidants, preventing bone loss, boosting your immune 

system, and more. The demonstration is held at 12 

p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. and is only $5 with a paid museum 

admission. The Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens 

is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road. Visit www. 

morikami.org or call (561) 495-0233 for more information 

and to sign up. 

It’s liquid gold and it never goes out of style. April is National 

Grilled Cheese Sandwich Month and it’s pretty 

fitting that there’s a holiday for this heavenly sandwich. 

Thankfully we have some local restaurants that have elevated 

the sandwich way past the plastic-wrapped American 

cheese sandwiches of our childhood. Granger’s Grille 

dishes up their Glorified Grilled Cheese, which is a combination 

of six cheeses and served with Yukon Gold chips 

(money in their own right) for only $7.50. If you want to 

bring this to an even higher level, add bacon, chili, broccoli, 

fried green tomatoes, fried bologna, tomatoes or jalapenos 

starting at $1 each, and then order a nap for dessert. 

Dada is getting even cheesier with their Seven 

Cheese Grilled Cheese, featuring cheddar, Swiss, 

goat, blue, sheep feta, Muenster and American 

cheeses on sourdough served with tomato 

bisque for only $10.50. This sandwich is so 

ooey and gooey that it’s impossible to get 

through the whole sandwich without the 

melty cheese becoming the victim of gravity 

and spilling out the sides. But, it’s well worth 

the mess. Granger’s Grille is located at 802 S.E. 

Fifth Ave. and Dada is located at 52 N. Swinton 

Ave. Visit www.grangersgrille.com and www.sub-culture. 

org for menus and more information. 


APPENINGS HA 

► lOCAls only ║ happenings 

1-30 Shark Feeding - Tues- 

Sat - 10:30am, Sun1:30pm- 

$5. Alligator Feeding – 

Wed & Sat 1pm. 561-274-7263, 

sandowayhouse.org 

1-30 Pickleball – $3-4. Call 

for times. Pompey Park Community 

Center. 561-243-7356. 

Delray Beach Community 

Center. 561-243-7250. Delray 

Beach Tennis Center 561-243- 

7360. mydelraybeach.com 

1-30 Savor Our City Culinary 

Private Tours – Private 

customized tours of Atlantic 

Ave and Pineapple Grove for 

groups of 10 or more guests. 

954-410-3177, info@Savor- 

OurCity.com 

1-30 Cruise aboard Delray 

Yacht Cruises – Daily 

sightseeing cruises at 10:30am 

& 1pm. $21-24. delraybeachcruises.com 

1-30 Free Oral Cancer 

Screenings – Tues-Thurs, 

4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Everyone 

is welcome! Spodak Dental 

Group, 3911 W. Atlantic Ave. 

561-498-0050 to make an appointment. 

1 Arts Garage Presents 

Stooges Brass Band – $30- 

45. 8pm. New Orleans Brass. 

The award-winning band has 

earned their rank as one of 

the elite brass bands in New 

Orleans. 561-450-6357, artsgarage.org 

1-2 MorikamiHatsume Fair 

– 11am-6pm. $10-15. Japanese 

spring festival featuring three 

stages (with taiko drumming, 

martial arts demos, samurai 

sword fighting performances, 

and our annual costume and 

fashion show contest), avenues 

of artisan booths, plant sales, 

Japanese street fair food vendors 

and children’s activities. 

561-495-0233, morikami.org 

1 Bravo Amici at Old 

School Square Pavilion 

– 8pm. $30. This talented trio 

performs an uplifting selection 

of well-known classical and 

contemporary arias, combining 

elements of pop, Broadway and 

opera with classical overtones. 

561-243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org 

1,15,22,29 Delray Beach 

GreenMarket – 9am-2pm. 

The GreenMarket is an open 

air marketplace located at Old 

School Square Park a half block 

north of Atlantic Avenue in 

downtown Delray Beach. Old 

School Square Park. delraycra. 

org/greenmarket 

1&22 Chef ShowCASE at 

the Delray Beach Green- 

Market – 10-11am. Old 

School Square Park. delraycra. 

org/greenmarket 


James Francies Trio – $30- 

45. 7pm. Esteemed Jazz Pianist. 

561-450-6357, artsgarage.org 

3&4 Billy Porter at the 

Crest Theatre at Old 

School Square – 8pm. $57- 

72. Tony and Grammy Awardwinning 

actor/singer/writer, 

Billy Porter won the Tony 

Award for his performance as 

Lola in Kinky Boots. 561-243- 

7922, oldschoolsquare.org 

6 rObert D. Chapin Lecture 

Series: David Doubilet – 

2pm & 7pm. $25-67. Doubilet 

has introduced a generation to 

the mystery and wonder of the 

deep and has photographed 

more than 70 stories for National 

Geographic. 561-243- 


7 First Friday Art Walk in 

Downtown Delray – 6pm- 

9pm. Stroll throughout downtown 

Delray. 561-243-1077, 

downtowndelraybeach.com/ 

events 

7-9 Celebrate the 55th Annual 

Delray Affair – The 

Delray Affair is the largest arts 

& craft festival in the Southeast 

United States. The event takes 

place along the palm tree lined 

downtown streets of Delray 

Beach and stretches 12 city 

blocks from the Intracoastal 

to NW 2nd Avenue. 561-278- 

0424, DelrayAffair.com. Delray 

Affair After Dark: Special 

offers available throughout 

downtown during Delray Affair 

weekend at local restaurants 

and merchants. Pop-up Live 

Music Friday & Saturday night. 

DelrayAffairAfterDark.com. 

Donate a Dollar to theDelray 

Affair - Every dollar donated 

will help keep the Delray Affair 

profitable so the Greater 

Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce 

can continue its transformational 

work in a variety 

of areas, including: Small Business 

Support, Entrepreneur 

Roundtables, Excelling Women 

in Business&Non-profit Excellence. 

The Gladiola Makes a 

Comeback - As the exclusive 

festival Gladiolus supplier, the 

Delray Beach Historical Society 

in conjunction with Delray 

Garden Center will be selling 

Gladiolus bulbs in their booth 

to help raise money for their 

educational programs. 

7&8 Artrageous at Old 

School Square Pavilion – 

7pm. $15-25. An electrifying 

combination of artists painting 

at amazing speed and high 

energy live music, amazing vocals, 

creative choreography and 

audience interaction! 561-243- 



Nancy Kelly – $30-45. 8pm. 

Jazz Vocalist. 561-450-6357, 

artsgarage.org 


Lauren Mitchell – $30- 

45. 8pm. Blues/Soul Singer. 

The blues and soul singer is a 

mesmerizing performer with 

powerful vocals and a dynamic 

stage presence. 561-450-6357, 


8 Ride and Remember 

Trolley – 10am- $25. Spady 

Museum. When you board 

the “Ride & Remember” Trolley 

Tour, the history of Delray 

Beach comes alive! 561-279- 

8883, spadymuseum.com 

9 Spodak Dental Beach 

Cleanup – 8am. Please join 

your fellow neighbors and help 

clean our beach! Spodak Dental 

Group, Saltwater Brewery, Delivery 

Dudes, the Downtowner 

and other local businesses have 

joined forces to clean the beach 

we all know and love. Prizes 

for the most trash collected! 

No need to RSVP, just show up! 

561-498-0050 


The Wolfepak Band – $10- 

15.7pm. A Tribute to Rock & 

Roll in the 21st Century. 561- 

450-6357, artsgarage.org 

11 SHED Sessions at the 

Spady Museum – 8-11pm. 

$10. spadymuseum.com 

13 Murder on the Beach 

Book Signing – 7pm. James 

Grippando will speak and sign 

“The Most Dangerous Place”. 

$26.99. 561-279-7790, murderonthebeach.com 

13&27 Blues on the 

Square – 7:30pm. $5. Experience 

some of Florida’s best 

Blues bands. 561-243-7922, 

oldschoolsquare.org 


Ken Peplowski Quartet – 

$30-45. 8pm. Jazz Clarinetist 

& Saxophonist. 561-450-6357, 


14 Free Friday Night 

Concert Spring Series 

– 7:30pm. Featuring TheHolidazed. 

561-243-7922, Old- 

SchoolSquare.org 

14 Mark Nadler – Let’s Misbehave: 

A Celebration of Cole 

Porter- 8pm. $29-39. Internationally 

acclaimed, award-winning 

entertainer, Mark Nadler 

explores the wit, the romance 

and the life of American songwriter, 

Cole Porter. 561-243- 

7922, OldSchoolSquare.org 

15 The Great AmeriCAn 

Cleanup – 8am-10am. Free. 

Make plans now to join thousands 

of volunteers of all ages 

across America who will be 

taking part in efforts to clean 

up and improve their local 

communities. 561- 274-7263, 

sandoway.org 

15 Delray Beach Parks & 

Recreation Egg Hunt at 

Miller Park – 8am. Free. 

Ages 1-10. Hunt for 10,000 

Eggs filled with candy and special 

prizes! 243-7277, beardsleyd@mydelraybeach.com 

15 The Way Of Tea: Sado 

Demonstration at Morikami 

Museum & JAPAnese 

gArdens – 12pm, 1:30pm, 

3pm. $5 with paid museum admission. 

561-495-0233, morikami.org 

15 Arts gArage Presents 

Elsten Torres – $30-45. 

8pm. Latin Roots, Groovy Soul. 


15 Easter Bonnet Pet Parade 

at the Greenmarket 

– Registration 9am to 9:45 

am, parade to Cornell Museum 

10am. 

16 Easter Sunrise Service 

on the Beach – 6:30am- 

7:30am at Atlantic Ave and 

A1A. St. Paul’s Episcopal 

Church. 561-276-4541 

16 Delray Yacht Cruises 

Easter Brunch & Lunch 

Cruise – 10am & 1:30pm. 

$42-57, reservation required. 

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561-243-0686, delraybeachcruises.com 


The French Horn Collective 

– $30-45. 7pm. 561-450- 

6357, artsgarage.org 

18 Delray bEACh Chamber 

of Commerce presents 

fOCus on Women – 11:45am. 

$30-45. Flourish & Grow In 

Your Business. “7 Strategies to 

Systemize, Optimize & Monetize”. 

561-278-0424, delraybeach.com 

18 Murder on the Beach 

Book Clubs – 6:30pm. The 

Tuesday Murder Club will discuss 

The Girl on the Train by 

Paula Hawkins $16. 561-279- 

7790, murderonthebeach.com 

18 POPOvich Comedy Pet 

Theater – 8pm. $38. Former 

Moscow Circus veteran, Gregory 

Popovich performs with 

his entourage of world-class 

jugglers and over 30 performing 

pets including house cats 

and dogs! 561-243-7922, Old- 


20 Delray Yacht Cruises 

Steel Drum Cruise – 6-8pm. 

$25. Cruise the calm waters of 

the Intracoastal to the sounds 

of the Islands! 561-243-0686, 

delraybeachcruises.com 


ONYX – 9pm. $10. This monthly 

exhibition of local musical talent 

premieres with hot local artists 

Killmama and Jay Thomas. 


20 Alan Safier as George 

Burns – Say Goodnight Gracie 

- 8pm. $38. Alan Safier stars as 

George Burns in the hit Broadway 

play that offers a heartwarming 

look back at this 

legendary comedian. 561-243- 



Concert Spring Series – 

7:30pm. Featuring Libido ( Top 

40/R&B/Rock/Reggae). 561- 

243-7922, OldSchoolSquare.org 

21- Arts Garage Presents 

The Ignacio BerrOA Quartet 

– $30-45. 8pm. Modern 

& Traditional Jazz / Legendary 

Drummer. 561-450-6357, artsgarage.org 

22 Delray Beach Earth 

Day Celebration – 9:30am- 

12pm. Free. Celerbate Earth 

Day at the Old School Square 

Pavilion with fun activities for 

the family. 

22 Seventh Annual Real 

Men Bake & Rock at the 

Sock Hop – 6-9pm. $35-40. 

Join the Woman’s Club of Delray 

Beach at the Old School 

Square Fieldhouse as 30+ male 

bakers (local celebrity chefs) 

will provide an all-you-can-eat 

feast of baked goods, sweet & 

savory! Dance the night away 

with the 50’s & 60’s Sock 

Hop!delraywomansclub.com 


Oriente – $30-45. 8pm. Latin 

Jazz. 561-450-6357, artsgarage.org 


An Evening with Dara 

Tucker – $30-45. 7pm. Jazz 

Singer/Songwriter. 561-450- 


25 Complimentary Holistic 

Healthy Happy Hour 

Tuesday – 6:30 PM. Many 

people have asked us for natural 

ways to improve health. You 

are invited to join us to discuss 

medical wellness tips to help: 

Control sugar and cholesterol; 

Reduce body fat and build muscle 

mass; Improve mood, energy, 

blood vessel health. Casual, 

fun setting, come as you are. 

Organic superfoods highlighted. 

Each attendee will receive a 

$50 gift card. Friends and family 

welcome. Please RSVP register 

online apptDeliaWeissMD@ 

gmail.com, tel. 561.243.8783, 

or www.DeliaWeissMD.com 

We look forward to seeing you! 

DELIA WEISS MD + WELLNESS 

200 Lindell Blvd., Suite 914 



SHINE All Arts Open Mic 

Monthly ShowCASE – $10. 

9pm. Step up on the stage and 

SHINE at this all arts Open Mic 

monthly showcase. 561-450- 


27 Canvas & Cocktails – 

7pm. $35. This is a fun art experience 

where you can create 

an art piece in a relaxed atmosphere… 

all while enjoying a 

nice glass of wine, a craft beer 

or a signature cocktail. Creative 

Arts School at Old School 

Square. 561-243-7922, Old- 



Concert Spring Series – 

7:30pm. Featuring Entourage 

(Top 40/R&B/Rock). 561-243- 


29 Catch A Rising Star 

Comedy presents Ben Bailey: 

Crest Theatre at Old 

School Square – 8pm. $47- 

67. This acclaimed stand-up 

comedian is the most desired 

cabbie in New York! 561-243- 



Vivian Sessions – $30-45. 

8pm.Jazz/Soul Vocalist. 561- 

450-6357, artsgarage.org 

30 Murder on the bEACh 

Book Clubs – 3pm. The 

Sunday Sleuths Book Club will 

discuss “Missing, Presumed” by 

Susie Steiner 15.99. 561-279- 

7790, murderonthebeach.com 


The Baylor Project– $30- 

45. 7pm.Soulful, Melodic Jazz. 


Exhibits: 

1-April 22 “Fabricated” at 

The Cornell Museum at 

Old School Square – From 

street art to galleries, contemporary 

fiber art is recognized 

as a highly collectible visual art 

with its own identities. Cornell 

Museum at Old School Square, 

561-243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org 

1-30 Delray Beach Historical 

Society Presents: Fish 

tAles – $5. Thus - Sat, 11am 

- 3pm. An exploration of area 

fishing! 561-274-9578, delraybeachhistory.org 

1-May 6 Opening Doors: 

Contemporary African 

American ACADEmic Surgeons 

– $10. Tues-Sat 11am- 

4pm. Spady Museum. 561- 

279-8883, spadymuseum.com 

ENINGS HAPPE 


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pictures ║ on the ave 

on the ave 

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2 

Photos: Melissa Korman 

1- Betty, Dr. Craig, Jess @ 

Spodak Dental Group 

2- Elle, Sue, Gianna @ One 

Aveda Salon 

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4 

3- Marcela, Lisa @ 

Mercedes Benz of Delray 

Beach 

4- Debbie @ Beachcomber 

Art 

5- Lindsay, Ken @ Our Boat 

House 

6- Alisha, Austin @ Slash 

Fitness 

7- Samantha, Barbie, 

Stacey, Mona, Chris, 

Lauren, Rebecca, 

Candance @ Leighton 

Designs 

8- Leanna, Lenny, Susie, 

Lisa, Tom, Andres @ Engel 

& Völkers 

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6 

7 8 


A Brunch with Greatness. 

DELRAY’S PREMIER SEAFOOD DESTINATION | OPEN FOR DINNER DAILY 

HAPPY HOUR 4:00 – 7:00 PM | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT TUESDAY – SUNDAY 

Discover Delray’s Best Brunch 

Saturday & Sunday 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM 

Offering sweet, savory, or seafood selections, our decadent brunch is 

sure to please every appetite. Dine alfresco in tropical tranquility amidst 

the breeze, or indoors surrounded by our stunning aquariums and live 

acoustic guitar stylings each Sunday. 

For reservations, visit TheAtlanticGrille.com 

or call 561-693-3499. 

Gift cards are available at TheAtlanticGrille.com/GiftCards 

Located at The Seagate Hotel | 1000 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach

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pictures ║ on the ave 

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2 


1- Barbara Friden, Emily 

Debevec, Marusca Gatto, 

Melanie Johanson, Tania 

Herrera, Elizabeth Russell 

@ Cornell Art Museum at 

Old School Square 

2- Dr. Pugh, Lyndsay @ 

The Conde Center For 

Chiropractic Neurology 

3- Carolina, Samantha @ 


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4- Lynette, Danielle @ 

Tzikas MD 

5- Julio, Tara, Michelle @ 

Massage Heights 

6- Regina, Kayla @ 

European Wax Center 

7- The team @ Sunshine 

Golf Car 

8- Celebrating 

Grandparents Day @ Unity 

School 

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pictures ║ in the pineapple grove arts district 

in the pineapple 

grove arts district 

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2 


1- Tiffany, Joe, Michelle, Jim 

@ Posh Properties 

2- Whitney, Joe @ In The 

Grove Hair Studio 

3-Maria, Stephanie @ In The 

Grove Hair Studio 

4-Robert, Ilene, Vicki @ 

Indigo Studio Day Spa 

5- Dana, Ben, EV @ Vatican 

Tattoo Studio 

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4 

6- Riley, Olivia @ Coffee 

District 

7- Cynthia, Dianne @ Dianne 

Adams Salon 

8- Peter, Zell, Bob @ Conte’s 

Deli 

9- Netie @ Love Salon 

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pictures ║ In the pineapple grove arts district 

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2 


1- Antonio & Esie @ 

Lanzetta’s Barbeshop 

2- Michael, Claudio @ Il 

Contadino 

3- Seth @ Do or Dye Salon 

in My Salon Suites 

4- Glavidia, Tamara @ 

Glavidia’s Hair Salon 

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4 

5- Marcio @ Addison 

Gallery 

6- Joan, Joyce, Judy @ My 

Salon Suites 

7- Nicole, Don, Sandy, 

Simon @ Nicole’s Boutique 

& Art Gallery 

8- Robert, Miles, 

Devin, Brian @ Banyan 

Restaurant 

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entertainment ║ gotta know 

Gotta Know 

JP’s Legacy by Susan Romaine 

The Meridian Art Experience 

in Pineapple Grove Features 

‘Our Delray Artists’ in April 

Opening Night at ‘the mAe’ coincides 

with the First Friday Art Walk on 

April 7, 6 to 9 pm 

James Blumenfeld and Susan Romaine, 

the principals behind The Meridian 

Art Experience today announced 

that the mAe will feature Our Delray 

Artists throughout the month of April. 

The Our Delray Artists exhibition 

will feature 10 of the city’s leading 

creative figures, including Steve 

Blackwood, Tim Carter, Ellyn Chafetz, 

Lucia Gomez, Brenda Gordon, Amelie 

Grooscors, Attila Konnyu, Janet Siegel 

Rogers, Susan Romaine and Tim 

Sebastian. 

Located in Delray Beach’s bustling 

Pineapple Grove Arts District, the new 

gallery is aimed at making the middle 

art market approachable, affordable 

and experiential by featuring a collection 

of emerging and mid-career fine 

contemporary artists. 

“At the mAe, we believe there is a 

vibrant, but under-served community 

of art enthusiasts who are interested 

in fine art that isn’t homogenized,” says 

Blumenfeld. “They are seeking to learn 

more and are hungry for experiential 

ways to do so. In fact, they are eager to 

engage in the fine art of living with art. 

Tracy McPhillips, Donna Bullock, 

Sherrie Saint-Mamant, Lily Rose Lee 

AVDA’s 10th Annual Heart 

Of A Woman Luncheon 

Celebrated Strength, 

Courage And Determination 

Of Women 

AVDA’s (Aid to Victims of Domestic 

Abuse) 10th Annual Heart of a Woman 

Luncheon celebrated the strength, 

courage and determination of Women, 

especially those overcoming abuse. 

The luncheon was held on Tuesday, 

February 21, 2017 at the Boca Raton 

Resort & Club. 

The 2017 Heart of a Woman Luncheon 

featured special guest speaker 

Lily Rose Lee, formerly Michelle 

Knight, the first of three women 

abducted by notorious Cleveland kidnapper 

Ariel Castro. She recounted the 

story of her years in captivity, her escape, 

and the powerful inner strength 

and capacity for hope that has helped 

her rebuild her life. 

A silent auction at the luncheon, 

featuring jewelry, luxurious vacation 

packages and more benefited AVDA’s 

life-saving services for survivors of 

domestic violence and their children. 

All proceeds from AVDA’s 10th 

Annual Heart of a Woman Luncheon 

benefited AVDA’s 24-hour crisis hotline, 

Casa Vegso emergency shelter and 

transitional housing facility and AVDA’s 

outreach, educational and prevention 

programs offered throughout Palm 

Beach County. 

For more information, please visit 

www.avdaonline.org or call 561-265- 

3797. 


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entertainment ║ gotta see 

By skip sheffield 

Gotta See 

Charlize Theron 

“the fate of 

the furious” 

April 7 

With the title “The Case for Christ,” 

it comes as no surprise this is one of 

those faith-based movies, but it is being 

released to 1,200 theaters nationwide. 

The screenplay, by Brian Bird (“Not 

Easily Broken”) is based on a book by 

Chicago Tribune investigative reporter 

Lee Strobel, whose wife Leslie’s newfound 

Christian faith prompted him 

to use his reporter’s skill to disprove 

the claims of Christianity. The cast includes 

Mike Vogel, Erika Christensen, 

Faye Dunaway and Robert Forster. 

“Smurfs: The Lost Village” should 

be fairly self-explanatory. OK, it’s an 

original story about those lovable blue 

computer-animated characters. Smurfette 

(voice of Demi Lovato), Brainy 

(Danny Puda), Clumsy (Jack McBrayer) 

and Hefty (Joe Manganiello) set off 

through the Forbidden Forest filled 

with magical creatures to find the Lost 

Village before evil wizard Gargomel 

(Rainn Wilson) does. Mandy Patinkin 

voices Papa Smurf. 

“Going in Style” is a remake of the 

1979 movie about three oldsters who 

pull off a daring bank heist. This time 

around it’s Morgan Freeman as Willie, 

Michael Caine as Joe and Alan Arkin as 

Al. Ann-Margaret makes an appearance 

as Annie, a grocery cashier who fancies 

Al. Christopher Lloyd plays their lodge 

buddy Milton and Matt Dillon is an FBI 

agent. Ted Melfi and Zach Braff direct. 


“The Fate of the Furious” is a sequel 

to the never-ending “Fast & Furious” 

franchise. Also known as Fast 8, 

the movie brings back Vin Diesel (also 

a producer) as Dom, who is seduced 

back to the shady side by a mysterious 

woman (Charlize Theron), dragging 

along his buddies Jason Statham, 

Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, 

Tyrese Gibson and Ludacris on a chase 

that will take them from Cuba to New 

York City to the arctic Barents Sea. Diesel 

says this is the beginning of a trilogy 

that will finally end the series after 

ten films. 

“Spark” is a 3-D animated film about 

a wisecracking teen (Jace Norman) living 

on a planet abandoned but for his 

friends Chunk and Vix. Thirteen years 

previously power-mad General Lhon 

seized control of the planet and wiped 

out Spark’s family. Now Lhon wants to 

destroy the universe, and only Spark 

can stop him. Additional voices are 

by Hilary Swank, Susan Sarandon, 

Patrick Stewart and Jessica Biel. 


“Unforgettable,” that’s what 

you are. Nat King Cole had a hit 

with that song, but in this case it’s 

a thriller. Hell hath no fury like 

that of a woman scorned. Geoff 

Stults is David, newly married to 

Julia (Rosario Dawson) who has 

a daughter Lilly (Isabella Rice). 

David has an ex-wife named 

Tessa (Katherine Heigl) who 

does her best to destroy everyone’s 

happiness. Producer Denise Di Novi 

makes her directorial debut. 

See pandas up close and personal 

in the DisneyNature film “Born in 

China.” In addition to a mother panda 

and her cub, we follow a 2-year-old 

golden monkey who feels displaced 

by a baby sister, and an extremely rare 

snow leopard mother and her two cubs 

surviving in a harsh and cruel environment. 

Snow leopards have never been 

documented as closely as in this film. 

Cue the accents. “Free Fire” is set 

in 1970s Boston. Brie Larson stars as 

Justine, a shady American business 

woman who with wise-cracking partner 

Ord (Arnie Hammer) is setting up a 

black market arms deal with Chris (Cillian 

Murphy), an IRA buyer and a South 

African gun runner (Sharlto Copley). 

What could go wrong? Be assured there 

is a battle royale finale. Ben Wheatley 

(“High Rise”) wrote and directs. 

APRIL 28 

“The Circle” is the name of a Silicon 

Valley hi-tech firm where a young woman 

named Justine (Emma Watson) finds 

work. The company is led by visionary 

Eamon Bailey (Tom Hanks) who 

is conducting experiments that push 

the boundaries of privacy, ethics and 

personal freedom. The late Bill Paxton, 

John Boyea, Karen Gillan and Patton Oswalt 

co-star. James Ponsoldt (“The End 

of the Tour”) directs and co-wrote. 

First it helps to be Latin. Eugenio 

Debez stars as the title character, 

Maximo, in “How To Be A Latin Lover.” 

Maximo has made a career of romancing 

wealthy women. He finally 

lands and marries an older woman. 

Twenty-five years later he is spoiled 

and bored and tired of waking up with 

an 80-year-old woman. Surprise, she 

dumps him for a newer model and 

Maximo is forced to move in with his 

estranged sister Sara (Salma Hayek) 

and her young son Hugo in their tiny 

apartment. Maximo works to land the 

widowed billionaire grandmother of 

Hugo’s girlfriend. The cast includes 

Rob Lowe, Kristen Bell, Raquel Welch, 

Rob Riggles and Renee Taylor.


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entertainment ║ gotta HEAR 

Gotta Hear 

Billy 

Porter 



It’s April Fool’s Day, and what better 

way to start off the month than 

with Australian comedian Jim Jefferies. 

He will be eliciting laughter at 

8 p.m. Saturday April 1 at Seminole 

Hard Rock Live in Hollywood. Tickets 

are $20, $30, $45 and $65. Call 800- 

745-3000 or go to www.myhrl.com. 

Bravo Amici’s tenors and divas 

perform favorite classical and contemporary 

arias at Old School Square, 

Delray Beach at 8 p.m. April 1. Tickets 

are $30. Call 561-243-7922, ext. 1 or 

go to www.oldschoolsquare.org. 


The Home Free Vocal Band from 

Minnesota stops at Parker Playhouse 

in Fort Lauderdale at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 

April 2 as part of a 32-city national 

tour. The a cappella group won 

the NBC Sing-Off championship in 

season four. Tickets are $23-$50.50. 

Call 954-462-0222. 


Billy Porter, a Tony Award-winner 

for “Kinky Boots,” sings Broadway 

favorites at 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 

April 3 and 4, at the Crest Theatre 

in Delray Beach. Tickets are $57 and 

$72. Call 561-243-7922, ext. 1. 


Wonder if they are still pretty? The 

pretty boy pop group Duran Duran 

plays Seminole Hard Rock Live at 8 

p.m. Wednesday, April 5. Tickets are 

$55-$235. Call 800-745-3000 or go 

to www.myhrl.com. 


Luke Bryan and Chris Stapleton 

headline a three day Tortuga 

Music Festival April 7, 8 and 9 on 

the beach at Fort Lauderdale. Other 

acts are Darius Rucker, Alan Jackson, 

Brett Eldridge, Dustin Lynch, 

Slightly Stoopid and more. Advance 

tickets are $299 for three days. VIP is 

$999. Single tickets are $99 general 

admission and $399 VIP. Call 877- 

987-6487 or go to www.Tortunga- 

MusicFestival.com. 


Jim Caruso’s Cast Party, with 

pianist Billy Stritch, will be held at 8 

p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at the Crest 

Theatre. This is an open mic event 

for local performers. Admission is 

$35. Call 561-243-7922, ext. 1. 


Ken Peplowski, considered by 

many to be the best jazz clarinetist 

in the world (he also plays sax) performs 

with his group at 8 p.m. 

Friday, April 14 at Arts Garage, 

94 N.E. Second Ave., 

Delray Beach. Tickets 

are $30-$45. Call 561- 

450-6357 or go to www. 

artsgarage.org. 

The Holidazed plays 

reggae and funk in a free 

concert at 7:30 p.m. April 14 

at Old School Square Pavilion. 

Call 561-243-7922, ext. 1. 


What the world needs now, is 

love sweet love. Yes, and Dionne 

Warwick knows the way to San 

Jose. She’ll be singing her favorites at 

8 p.m. Tuesday, April 18 at Seminole 

Casino Coconut Creek. Tickets are $65, 

$80 and $100. Call 800-653-8000. 

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater 

performs amazing tricks at 7 p.m. 

April 18 in the Crest Theatre. Tickets 

are $25 adults and $15 students. Call 

561-243-7922, ext. 1. 


Way up yonder in Live Oak, Florida 

they have the Wanee Festival 

on the banks of the Suwannee River 

April 20-22. Since 2005 many people 

have motored up from South Florida 

to make a weekend of it camping out. 

Acts include Dr. John & the Night 

Trippers, JJ Grey & Mofro, Les 

Brers, Bob Weir & Campfire Band, 

Widespread Panic, Trey Anastasio 

Band, Gov’t Mule, Jaimoe’s Jassz 

Band and more. Tickets are $229.95 

for three days or $599 VIP. Go to 

www.waneemusicfestival.com. 


Toke it up mon. The Stephen Marley 

Kaya Festival with Ziggy, Damien, 

Skip, Jo Mersa and Ky-Mani Marley, 

with Sean Paul & Inner Circle, Lauren 

Hill, Wycliff Jean and more takes place 

at Bayfront Amphitheater, Miami, Saturday, 

April 22. Gates open at 1 p.m. 

Tickets are $50 advance, $80 day of 

show and $140 reserved seat. Go to 

www.kayafestivals.com. 


Joel Da Silva & The Midnight 

Hour play an outdoor concert at 

7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27 at Old 

School Square. Admission is $5 at the 

gate. Call 561-243-7922, ext. 1. 

Rowdy good ol’ boy comedian Ron 

White shakes it up at 8 p.m. April 27 

at Seminole Hard Rock Live Hollywood. 

Tickets are $40, $55 and $80. 


Entourage plays a free concert of 

Top 40, R&B and rock at 7:30 p.m. 

Friday, April 28 at Old School Square 

Pavilion. Call 561-243-7922, ext. 1. 


Ben Bailey, the Cash Cab comedian, 

plays for laughs at 8 p.m. Saturday, 

April 29 in the Crest Theatre. 

Tickets are $47 and $67. Call 561- 

243-7922 or go to www.oldschoolsquare.org. 

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entertainment ║ gotta READ 

Gotta Read 

By LISA MARIE 

All by Myself, Alone 

by Mary Higgins Clark 

Released April 4 2017 

A glamorous cruise 

on a luxurious ocean 

liner turns deadly in 

the latest mystery 

from “Queen of Suspense” 

and #1 New 

York Times bestselling 

author Mary 

Higgins Clark. 

Fleeing a disastrous 

and humiliating arrest of her husbandto-be 

on the eve of their wedding, Celia 

Kilbride, a gems and jewelry expert, 

hopes to escape from public attention by 

lecturing on a brand-new cruise ship— 

the Queen Charlotte. 

On board she meets eighty-six-year-old 

Lady Emily Haywood, “Lady Em,” as she is 

known throughout the world. Immensely 

wealthy, Lady Em is the owner of a priceless 

emerald necklace that she intends to 

leave to the Smithsonian after the cruise. 

Three days out to sea Lady Em is found 

dead—and the necklace is missing. Is it 

the work of her apparently devoted assistant, 

Brenda Martin, or her lawyer-executor, 

Roger Pearson, and his wife, Yvonne, 

both of whom she had invited to join them 

on the cruise? Or is it Professor Henry 

Longworth, an acclaimed Shakespeare 

scholar who is lecturing on board? Or 

Alan Davidson, a guest on the ship who is 

planning to spread his wife’s ashes at sea? 

The list of suspects is large and growing. 

Celia, with the help of her new friends 

Willy and Alvirah Meehan, who are celebrating 

their forty-fifth wedding anniversary, 

sets out to find the killer, not realizing 

that she has put herself in mortal 

danger before the ship reaches its final 

destination. 

The Horse Dancer: A Novel 

by Jojo Moyes 

Released 

April 11 2017 

A quintessential 

Jojo Moyes novel 

about a lost girl and 

her horse, the enduring 

strength of 

friendship, and how even the smallest 

choices can change everything 

When Sarah’s grandfather gives her a 

beautiful horse named Boo—hoping that 

one day she’ll follow in his footsteps to 

join an elite French riding school, away 

from their gritty London neighborhood— 

she quietly trains in city’s parks and alleys. 

But then her grandfather falls ill, and 

Sarah must juggle horsemanship with 

school and hospital visits. 

Natasha, a young lawyer, is reeling after 

her failed marriage: her professional 

judgment is being questioned, her new 

boyfriend is a let-down, and she’s forced 

to share her house with her charismatic 

ex-husband. Yet when the willful fourteenyear-old 

Sarah lands in her path, Natasha 

decides to take the girl under her wing. 

But Sarah is keeping a secret—a secret 

that will change the lives of everyone involved 

forever. 

Alex and Eliza: 

A LOVe Story 

by Melissa de la Cruz 


From the #1 New 


author of The 

Witches of East End 

and The Descendantscomes 

the 

love story of young 

Alexander Hamilton 

and Elizabeth 

Schuyler. 

1777. Albany, New York. 

As battle cries of the American Revolution 

echo in the distance, servants flutter 

about preparing for one of New York society’s 

biggest events: the Schuylers’ grand 

ball. Descended from two of the oldest 

and most distinguished bloodlines in New 

York, the Schuylers are proud to be one of 

their fledgling country’s founding families, 

and even prouder still of their three 

daughters—Angelica, with her razorsharp 

wit; Peggy, with her dazzling looks; 

and Eliza, whose beauty and charm rival 

those of both her sisters, though she’d 

rather be aiding the colonists’ cause than 

dressing up for some silly ball. 

Still, Eliza can barely contain her excitement 

when she hears of the arrival of one 

Alexander Hamilton, a mysterious, rakish 

young colonel and General George Washington’s 

right-hand man. Though Alex has 

arrived as the bearer of bad news for the 

Schuylers, he can’t believe his luck—as 

an orphan, and a bastard one at that—to 

be in such esteemed company. And when 

Alex and Eliza meet that fateful night, so 

begins an epic love story that would forever 

change the course of American history. 

In the pages of Alex and Eliza, #1 New 

York Times bestselling author Melissa de la 

Cruz brings to life the romance of young Alexander 

Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler. 

The Stars Are Fire: 

A novel 

by Anita Shreve 


From the New 


author of 

The Weight of Water 

and The Pilot’s 

Wife (an Oprah’s 

Book Club selection): 

an exquisitely 

suspenseful 

new novel 

about an extraordinary 

young woman tested by a catastrophic 

event and its devastating aftermath- 

-based on the true story of the largest fire 

in Maine’s history 

In October 1947, after a summer long 

drought, fires break out all along the Maine 

coast from Bar Harbor to Kittery and are 

soon racing out of control from town to 

village. Five months pregnant, Grace Holland 

is left alone to protect her two toddlers 

when her husband, Gene, joins the 

volunteer firefighters. Along with her best 

friend, Rosie, and Rosie’s two young children, 

Grace watches helplessly as their 

houses burn to the ground, the flames finally 

forcing them all into the ocean as a 

last resort. The women spend the night 

frantically protecting their children, and 

in the morning find their lives forever 

changed: homeless, penniless, awaiting 

news of their husbands’ fate, and left to 

face an uncertain future in a town that no 

longer exists. In the midst of this devastating 

loss, Grace discovers glorious new 

freedoms--joys and triumphs she could 

never have expected her narrow life with 

Gene could contain--and her spirit soars. 

And then the unthinkable happens--and 

Grace’s bravery is tested as never before. 


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entertainment ║ Deby Eisenberg 

Deby Eisenberg 

Author Visits Her Fans 

By Skip SHEFFIELD 

PHOTO by Cheri Eisenberg 

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One thing leads to another, the saying goes. 

Author Deby Eisenberg knows that truism well. 


PHOTOS by tom craig 

Her second novel, “Protecting Paige,” 

wends through history starting with 

the little-remembered 1915 shipwreck 

disaster of the Eastland on the Chicago 

River and moves through history to the 

Holocaust and its after effects in 1960s 

Chicago. 

Eisenberg made several local appearances 

in support of her book. They were 

March 12 at Temple Sinai, Delray Beach; 

March 14 B’Nai Torah, Boca Raton; March 

15 Brandeis Chapter, Benvenuto Boynton 

Beach and April 3 Hadassah Broken 

Sound, Boca Raton. 

“Protecting Paige” starts with the 


12-year-old heroine in a Chicago hospital 

bed. She has no memory of the gang 

violence that killed her mother, father and 

brother. Her only surviving relative, Maxwell 

Noble, travels from Europe where he 

is a celebrated photographer to become 

the reluctant bachelor father of his orphaned 

niece. 

“Protecting Paige” is dense with historical 

detail entwining with Eisenberg’s fictional 

characters and their personal revelations. 

It’s no surprise Eisenberg was 

an English teacher with a Master’s Degree 

and a journalist before writing her first 

novel, “Pictures of the Past.” Now she has 

become a regular on the lecture circuit, 

with regular stops in South Florida. 

“I’m not a snow bird,” she says. “I am a 

snow flake. We have been coming to Boca 

Raton for 25 years.” 

Eisenberg says she did not write an outline 

for her complex story, nor did she intend 

it to be about the Holocaust. 

“The characters will tell you where they 

want to go,” she asserts. “You fall in love 

with them. You have to be free to go back 

and forth in time. It’s a story of love, loss, 

longing and reunion.” 

For more information, please visit 

www.debyeisenberg.com.


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entertainment ║ CONCERT Review 

Sting Enchants 

South Florida 

By skip SHEFFIELD 


The rock star known simply as Sting 

treated his fans to an intimate concert at 

the Fillmore at Jackie Gleason Theatre, 

February 25 in Miami Beach. Sting, born 

Gordon Sumner in Newcastle, England, October 

2, 1951, began his set with an acoustic 

version of “Heading South on the Great 

North Road,” followed by a couple songs by 

his son Joe Sumner and a five-song set by 

Los Bandeleros. 

Sting is one of the brainiest and sociallyconscious 

artists in rock ‘n’ roll. He taught 

English for two years before forming The 

Police in 1977 with Andy Summers and 

Stewart Copeland. The group was an immediate 

hit in the U.K. and Europe before 

conquering the USA. 

Sting played some Police favorites with 

a five-piece band and two backup singers 

intermixed with his numerous solo hits 

which began in 1985. Looking lean and 

fit at age 65, armed with his trusty, wellworn 

Fender Precision bass, Sting sang 

“Synchronicity,” “Spirits in the Material 

World,” “Message in a Bottle,” “Walking on 

the Moon,” “So Lonely,” “Roxanne,” “Next to 

You,” and as an encore the ubiquitous “Every 

Breath You Take.” 

This was the 57th and 9th tour in honor 

of his latest album. After such solo hits as 

“She’s Too Good for Me,” “Englishman in 

New York,” “I Can’t Stop Thinking About 

You,” “Shape of My Heart” and “Ashes to 

Ashes,” Sting capped his show with a second 

encore of “The Empty Chair,” which he 

had recently performed at the Academy 

Awards Show. 

A member of The Rock and Roll Hall of 

Fame since 2003; declared One of the 100 

Most Influential People in the World by 

Time magazine in 2011 and composer of 

the recent Broadway show “The Last Ship,” 

Sting will no doubt continue his creative 

output, if not live touring. For one special 

evening, fans got to witness him in the flesh. 



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entertainment ║ CONCERT Review 

Ronnie Spector 

Vows Fans at Fau 

By skip SHEFFIELD 


ronnie spector Jimmy Beaumont Herman SantiAGO 

The first time Ronnie Spector visited 

South Florida it was 1961, to open the Peppermint 

Lounge in Miami. It was a sister 

club to the original in New York City, where 

Veronica Yvette Bennett and her group first 

gained fame as teenagers. 

Ronnie Spector returned to Florida to 

headline an old-school rock ‘n’ roll show 

April 11 at the Florida Atlantic University 

Auditorium. Opening acts were Joey Dee 

& The Starlighters (who headlined the 

Peppermint Lounge), The Skylights with 

Jimmy Beaumont and The Teenagers with 

Herman Santiago. 

Ronnie Spector looks and sounds better 

than any ordinary 73-year-old woman 

could hope to be. Ronnie Spector is not an 

ordinary woman. She got her first recording 

contract in 1961 when she was 17. Her 

career really took off when she hooked up 

with “Wall of Sound” producer Phil Spector. 

Ronnie married Phil in 1968. Their marriage 

lasted six years. It was tumultuous at 

best, but Ronnie kept the name. 

The FAU set featured favorite Ronettes 

hits such as “Baby I Love You,” “So Young,” 

“Walking in the Rain,” “The Best Part of 

Breaking Up” and of course “Be My Baby,” 

which enjoyed a rebirth in 1986 when Eddie 

Money paid tribute to her. 

Ronnie also sang some favorite covers, 

such as Dave Clark Five’s “Because,” The 

Beatles’ “I’ll Follow the Sun,” Ray Charles’ 

“What’d I Say,” The Bee Gees’ “How Can 

You Mend a Broken Heart?” and Amy 

Winehouse’s “Black to Black.” Amy was an 

avowed Ronnie Spector admirer and emulator. 

Ronnie says she has no plans to quit performing. 

Who knows? We could see her 

again some day. 


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health & beauty ║ pain relief 

{ 

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: 

A Helping Hand to Overcome the Pain 

By Dr. John Conde 

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is part of a group of disorders called 

“compression neuropathies” which causes pain and weakness in the hand 

and wrist. The symptoms of CTS can range from mild to incapacitating. 

According to a report from the Bureau 

of Labor Statistics, carpal tunnel syndrome 

was associated with the second longest average 

time away from work (27 days) among 

the major disabling diseases and illnesses in 

all private industries. 

The carpal tunnel is a passageway that 

forms beneath the strong, broad transverse 

ligament. This ligament is a bridge that 

extends across the lower palm and connects 

the bones of the wrist (carpals) that 

form an arch below the tunnel. The median 

nerve and nine flexor tendons pass under 

the ligament bridge and through the carpal 

tunnel. The median nerve plays two important 

roles: It supplies sensation to the palm 

side of the thumb, index, middle, and ring 

fingers, and to the flexor tendons. It provides 

function for the muscles at the base 

of the thumb (the thenar muscle). 

In general, carpal tunnel syndrome develops 

when the tissues around the median 

nerve swell and press on the nerve. Early 

in the disorder, the process is reversible. 

Over time, however, the insulation 

on the nerves may 

wear away, and permanent 

nerve damage may 

develop. The symptoms 

from the compression 

are pain, 

numbness, tingling, 

burning, cramping, 

weakness or atrophy 

in the wrist, hand, and 

fingers, clumsiness or 

dropping things frequently. 

Only the little finger is unaffected 

by the median nerve. 

Carpal tunnel syndrome is considered 

an inflammatory disorder 


caused by repetitive stress, physical injury, 

or a medical condition. Workers who 

use their hands and wrists repetitively are 

at risk for CTS such as computer workers 

and typists. It occurs in females three 

times more than males. Other risk factors 

include obesity, pregnancy, smoking, alcohol 

abuse, or significant mental stress. 

CTS sometimes runs in families, which 

suggests that it has some type of genetic 

origin. When people who are susceptible 

to CTS are subjected to repetitive hand or 

wrist work, the risk for CTS can become 

significant. CTS, then, is very likely to be 

due to a combination of factors that lead 

to nerve damage in the hand. 

The goals in treating CTS are to reduce 

inflammation, break up fibrotic adhesions 

(scar tissue), and restore proper 

joint motion thus reducing stress on the 

median nerve. This involves some simple 

procedures including Instrument Assisted 

Soft Tissue Mobilization Therapy 

that utilizes mild stainless instruments 

which aid in breaking up existing 

scar tissue, remodel the soft tissue within 

and realign new collagen fibers. New cutting 

edge procedures involve the use of 

high power class IV lasers that accelerate 

energy production and tissue healing 

by nearly tenfold. Performing Neurological 

Muscular Rehabilitation and “nerve 

flossing” can also retrain the nerve pathways 

to prevent excessive tone in the region. 

Simple tips to help with CTS include 

heat, splinting, nutritional support including 

B6 and joint support, proper posturing 

and changing up work stations to 

have proper ergonomics to reduce stress 

on the wrists. 

As surgery is not always a cure for CTS, 

many practitioners now recommend a full 

trial of conservative treatment before going 

under the knife. 

The Conde Center For 


401 West Atlantic Avenue, Suite #014 


561-330-6096 

www.thecondecenter.com


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health & beauty ║ dermatology 

Tighten Your 

Turkey Neck 

By Thomas C. Balshi, M.D. 

{ 

“The aging face”…that’s how many of my articles seem to start. Not 

today. Let’s talk about the neck. Our passion for the perfect face 

often neglects the equally visible neck, a part of our anatomy that 

bespeaks age just as much as our facial contours. 

The neck is just as prone to wrinkling 

and sagging as the skin on the face, and if 

ignored, can be the giveaway to real age 

for men and women alike. 

For those who dream to tighten skin and 

eliminate wrinkles without the fear of surgery, 

technology is a steadfast friend. New 

treatment modalities can improve the aging 

neck using a technique that harnesses 

the power of radio frequency without any 

incisions. It’s called ThermiTight. 

ThermiTight is a non-surgical, minimally 

invasive alternative to surgery for 

skin tightening. The treatment uses radio 

frequency (a heat energy) to stimulate 

collagen production beneath the skin, 

which improves sagging and texture 

and decreases wrinkling. 

How Does ThermiTight 

Work? 

ThermiTight is formally 

described as “thermistorcontrolled 

subdermal skin 

tightening,” which basically 

means that controlled 

heat is targeted 

at the collagen layer of 

the skin. To get under 

the skin, the ThermiRF 

system is used along with a 

tiny probe called the SmartTip 

probe, which is inserted just below the 

surface. It functions like an injection but 

without a needle. Don’t worry, before any 

of this happens, the treated area will be 

numbed with a small amount of local 

anesthetic solution, ensuring patient 

comfort through the duration of the 

procedure. 

The physician delivers the radio frequency 

energy into the area through gentle 

movements that heat the subdermal 

tissue (collagen layer) to a specific internal 

temperature. The physician uses the 

Thermal Image Guidance to monitor external 

temperatures and ensure the safety 

of the skin, both inside and outside. Most 

procedures last less than an hour and are 

followed up with a gentle wrap. 

Downtime following this procedure is 

minimal, with most patients resuming 

normal activities as early as the next day 

without any discomfort or bruising. 

Results can be noted immediately but 

can take up to three months to see maximum 

improvement. Generally, most patients 

only need a single treatment, but if 

warranted, a second treatment could 

be administered a few months 

after the first treatment. 

These treatments are 

not meant to replace 

a traditional 

face or neck lift 

for cases where 

more comprehensive 

care is 

required, but 

if one is trying 

to avoid surgery, 

radio frequency 

technology 

can offer 

marked esthetic 

improvement, not 

only to the neck, but 

to other parts of 

the body where excess 

flab and wrinkling 

diminish one’s 

self-satisfaction. 

Dr. Thomas C. Balshi 

4665 W. Atlantic Ave 

561-272-6000 

southflderm.com 

www.balshimd.com 


Spinal Decompression Therapy 

from The Conde Center 

Spinal Decompression Therapy is an FDA approved, 

noninvasive, procedure that relieves back pain and 

other problems associated with spinal disc injuries and 

degeneration. The Conde Center utilizes a state-of-theart 

spinal decompression machine that gently relieves 

pressures between vertebrae; increasing flexibility in 

spinal muscles and ligaments while promoting the 

rehydration and retraction of herniated discs alleviating 

pain, numbness and tingling. 

A recent clinical study indicated that spinal decompression 

therapy provided an immediate resolution 

of symptoms for 86% of the participants while 84% 

remained pain-free 90 days post-treatment. 

Contact The Conde Center 

today to find out more about 

spinal decompression therapy 

and all the other ways we can 

help you begin your journey 

back to better health. 

Dr. John Conde, 

Board Certified 

Chiropractic Neurologist 

Decompression = Pain Relief 

To learn more please visit us at: 

www.thecondecenter.com 

email: info@thecondecenter.com 

or call: (561) 330-6096 

401 West Atlantic Avenue · Suite 014 · Delray Beach, FL 33444 


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health & beauty ║ Your Dental Health 

{ 

Smile, 

it’s good for you! 

BY Craig Spodak, DMD, PA 

There are countless 

benefits to having a 

straight, healthy smile 

OVERVIEW 

Smiling is one of the easiest ways to boost 

your health, and is the gateway to your happiness 

and confidence. Americans spend 

trillions of dollars every year trying to boost 

health, focusing on supplements, the newest 

fitness routines, diets and health care, 

but don’t consider their smile in the mix. 

However, not everyone enjoys all the healthful 

benefits of a straight and vibrant smile if 

they’re embarrassed to smile. 

Eighty percent of Americans suffer from 

some level of malocclusion or imperfect position 

of the teeth when the jaws are closed. 

This crowding of the teeth not only leaves 

us embarrassed to smile, but often results 

in gum disease, decay, bone loss, and ultimately 

tooth loss. Once affected, these 

dental ailments will all prove to be both uncomfortable 

and costly. They can even have 

devastating ramifications for your overall 

health and wellbeing, contributing to a 

greater risk of systemic infection, heart disease, 

diabetes, low birth weight, and more. 

If this sounds like you or someone you 

know, don’t worry because there is help on 

the dental horizon. 


BENEFITS OF SMILING 

Beyond the immediate health benefits of 

straighter teeth, there are many emotional 

and social benefits to flashing a bright, beautiful 

smile. Did you know smiling not only 

reduces stress but also lowers your heart 

rate? Or that smiling increases productivity, 

boosts your immune system, increases 

attention and makes you look younger? It 

is statistically proven that those who smile 

more feel better about their lives and circumstances. 

That’s because smiling releases 

chemicals in the brain that trigger a “happiness 

response” that not only builds a sense 

of confidence, optimism and satisfaction, 

but also helps to boost the immune system 

to perform better and protect us from harm. 

Additionally, people who smile freely are 

typically perceived as more approachable, 

more positive, and more trustworthy. 

Path TO ALIGNMENT 

Don’t hide your inner health, beauty and 

confidence behind pursed lips. Invisalign® 

is the newest option for people who strive 

for a straighter smile, and the benefits are 

easy to see. Unlike the unsightly, uncomfortable 

bands and wires of traditional braces, 

Invisalign® technology employs clear, comfortable, 

and removable aligners to gently 

and efficiently straighten your teeth, often 

within a fraction of the time and cost of traditional 

treatment. The removable aligners 

effectively treat a wide variety of cases including 

crowding, spacing, crossbite, overbite 

and underbite, all while allowing you 

the convenience of eating whatever foods 

you enjoy. Regardless of what stage you’re at 

in life, Invisalign® offers you more comfort, 

convenience and confidence while straightening 

your teeth, and has minimal interference 

on how you live. There are so many 

healthful benefits and empowering properties 

of straight, beautiful teeth, so contact 

your dentist today and start attaining the 

smile you deserve. 


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health & beauty ║ Body Beautiful 

The Buddy System 

By Ashley Sica 

Lacking some motivation for your workout these days? A gym buddy 

just might be the solution to your workout blues! Here are 5 reasons 

why getting your sweat on with a friend may improve your health and 

{give you that motivation you need to get your gym mojo back on! 

3. Good Ole’ Support 

Because we’re all human, at some point 

you’ll probably feel like throwing in the 

towel for various reasons. However, the 

support from your workout partner will 

most likely be just what you need to stay on 

track. A good workout buddy will be there 

to listen to your woes and then to tell you to 

get your butt back in the gym, just like any 

good friend would! The support you will 

both offer each other will be immeasurable. 

4. Buddy Assessments 

It’s difficult to view yourself objectively. 

When it comes to your fitness progress, 

you may not notice how your strength and 

endurance is improving or that you’ve lost 

weight or gained muscle over time. Your 

workout buddy can view you more objectively 

and remind you of your progress. 

Having that validation can help bolster 

your self-esteem and keep your motivation 

levels high. 

1. Accountability 

It’s one thing to bail on your own workout, 

but it’s much harder to ditch a workout 

when you’re letting your workout buddy 

down. Having a workout partner means 

planning your workouts in advance to accommodate 

each other’s schedules - and 

once it’s scheduled, it’s much more likely 

that you’re going to follow through. So 

when you’re feeling lazy and want to skip 

your workout, having the accountability of 

a workout buddy will greatly increase your 

chances of making that workout happen! 

2. Try New Workouts 

Sometimes it can be intimidating walking 

into a new environment…new workout, 

new people etc. That’s where your 

workout buddy comes into play! Having 

a friend there with you can make the experience 

much less intimidating and definitely 

a lot more fun! 

5. Step Up Your Game 

Let’s be honest, we as human beings 

like to compete with one another. Having 

a workout buddy who is just a little fitter, 

just a little stronger than you are will keep 

you on your toes and striving for a little 

more in your workout. By trying to keep 

up with them, you will challenge yourself 

in ways that you cannot do alone. 

Ashley Sica Fitness 

Transformation Studio 

851 SE 6th Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33483 

561-445-7445 

Ashleysica@gmail.com 



► 

special feature ║ LEIGHton DESIGN GROUP 

The Brightest Design Stars 


By diane feen 

{ 

If 

you mention the words Leighton Design 

Group accolades come tumbling from the sky. 

The full service design firm understands 

that light, space and size intersect at all angles 

of interior and exterior spaces. They also 

understand that harmony is not just a verbal 

command but something worked at with 

passion and zeal. 

And that’s exactly what they do. 

Founder Chris Leighton knew by age 11 

that design was his passion. He got a degree 

in architecture and in 1979 became the 

Design Director for Club Med in the Middle 

East, Africa and the Mediterranean. In 1989 

he started his own Design firm in Rochester, 

New York and ten years ago he opened a Delray 

Beach office. 

Let’s just say there are a lot of people very 

happy with his decision. “Before finding 

Leighton I didn’t like any of the designers I 

met because they tried to impose their vision 

on me. I collect mid-century modern furniture 

and have a strong design sense. Leighton 

made my home comfortable and warm with 

simple clean lines. Their work is so good I 

hired them to design six other projects for 

me,” said retired lawyer Fred Tanne. 

Tanne isn’t the only one singing Leighton 

praises. Everyone who works with them is 

smitten with their professionalism and design 

sense. When they finished the lobbies 

and common areas of the Chalfonte Condominium 

it was praised by all who entered. 

“After seeing the Chalfonte everyone wanted 

their lobbies like that. It created a huge buzz,” 

said Senior Designer Rebecca Brown 

That buzz continues – not just for designing 

elegant condo lobbies and homes - but 

photo by melissa korman

for high-end salons and spas, fine restaurants, 

hotels, urban lofts and sprawling 

beach-front homes. 

They also work for some of the top names 

in construction. Leighton designed the lobby 

and interior of the celebrated Seagate Hotel, 

and the luxurious four-story Yacht Club 

townhouses for Seaside Builders. Their work 

on the Barrier Island has become legend for 

its elegant clean lines and delicate approach 

to light and spatial harmony. 

To understand the scope of Leighton Design 

Group it’s important to know they are 

a full scale Design firm. That means they do 

everything from conception to completion 

including drawings, picking out all hard finishes 

(such as flooring, colors, backsplashes, 

materials, furniture and lighting) and everything 

else in between. If a client wants a 

turnkey home they will stock the fridge, buy 

linens and make it live-in ready. “We can create 

an open floor plan, knock down walls and 

transform space into something of beauty,” 

said Brown. 

Their work is just as diverse as the projects 

they are commissioned. But one thing 

is constant - Their design vision is always in 

sync with the clients. 

“We listen to our clients and make sure our 

goals are what they envision for their space. 

Some people want a family environment, 

others want high energy and still others want 

tranquility. We keep track of every detail that 

goes into a project so the client is happy and 

stress free,” said founder Chris, who is the 

ultimate design genius and amenable head 

coach of a staff of 20. 

Leighton is devoted to making sure every 

detail is of equal importance so client’s 

homes (or businesses) match their design 

aspirations. Chris calls it working holistically. 

“We make sure that every aspect you visually 

encounter is coordinated with every item 

chosen. We make sure the flow from space to 

space is smooth - taking into account visual 

appeal, acoustics, ergonomics, sustainability 

and budget.” 

Leighton is known for their sleek clean 

design sensibility that they call Organic Minimalism. 

But when it comes to their code of 

design ethics their completed spaces range 

the gamut of the personalities they encounter. 

Retired attorney Gary Lachman is proof 

of that theory. The former Washington 

DC resident moved from a two-bedroom 

1,900-square-foot apartment to a three story 

3,900-square-foot home. The only problem 

was that his new space – according to him – 

was a “heinous tableau of terrible color with 

dismal lighting.” 

But now he’s singing a new tune. “They 

painted my walls white and added fantastic 

fixtures. There are quartz crystal lights, 

Halogen and LED lighting. The foyer has a 

fixture with 25 crystals suspended at varying 

heights in different shapes. We used my furniture, 

but also bought new things. Rebecca 

reminded me of a conductor in charge of an 

orchestra. She pulled it all together – taking 

my art – recognizing all the positives and embellishing 

on them. She was also sensitive to 

my taste and lifestyle. Most designers come 

with a sense of what your place ‘should look 

like’ and they don’t allow you to be you.” 

Brown is equally as passionate as Chris. 

The daughter of a successful designer she 

was introduced to the world of color and 

shape as a child. “I’ve been ingrained in this 

business my whole life. My mom (who was a 

designer) brought me to houses and showed 

me color palates and design ideas for years.” 

Leighton Design Group has been profiled in 

prestigious publications such as Luxe Design, 

The New York Times and Hospitality Design 

and their projects go from coast to coast and 

global. What distinguishes this firm from others 

is their modern design sense and client focus. 

“We cater to whatever a clients’ vision is. 

We make their dreams become a reality. We 

can create open floor plans, knock down walls 

and transform space,” said Brown. 

They also follow up on all projects to ensure 

that the finished product meets – and 

exceeds – clients’ expectations. “Years later 

we return to freshen and update. We’re 

proud of the reputation and accolades we’ve 

earned, but it’s the lasting relationships 

we’ve built with our clients that we value the 

most,” said Chris. 


1020 South Federal Hwy. Ste. 104 


(561) 865-7191 


► 

special feature ║ tommy dott coaching 

photo by melissa korman 

Tommy Dott, Personal Transformation Coach 

Transforming Life At A Crossroads... 

Tommy Dott Coaching 

By Martin LenkowskY 

{ 

Each 

and every one of us shares the same three basic needs: 

love, safety, and belonging, explains Tommy Dott, a certified 

personal transformation and relationship recovery coach. 

He says his approach is to “go a little 

deeper” than would a life coach. “I help 

my clients transform emotional habits 

and beliefs that slow them down or stop 

them from getting what they want,” Tommy 

says. 

Tommy uses volleyball as an analogy to 

illustrate how we tend to hold ourselves 

back. “One side of the net is where you are 

now,” he says. “The other side of the net is 

where you want to be.” 


However, there stands an obvious obstacle. 

“The net standing between the two 

places represents all the ‘junk’ our brains 

conjure up when it feels that love, safety 

or belonging might get compromised.” 

It’s a sad, but true fact: life isn’t always 

a dozen red roses. People are always dealing 

with a myriad of problems whether relationship 

related, financial, dealing with 

body image or grappling with uncertainty. 

The list goes on. 

Tommy refers back to our three basic human 

needs. “After a breakup, people often get 

stuck and overwhelmed. As a relationship 

recovery coach, I talk a lot about fear, guilt, 

or the feeling of ‘not being good enough’.” 

But, and please pardon the cliché, all 

is far from lost - even for the brokenhearted. 

“In reality, that’s the best time to 

experience freedom and a personal reinvention,” 

Tommy explains, “but negative 

feelings sneak in first.”

Getting back to our metaphorical volleyball game, Tommy 

views the net as being the “hooks” that make us hesitant when 

trying to make forward movement. In the case of a tough 

breakup, the hooks are fear and uncertainty. “The trick is to 

recognize when the negative hook enters your mind.” he says. 

“When it gets you, you want to change that negative hook into 

something positive. A big part of my coaching is turning those 

hooks into empowering moments.” 

Tommy is a seasonal Delray Beach resident. He resides the 

rest of the year on Cape Cod where he co-owns and runs an 

inn and wellness studio. He maintains an office to see his clientele 

up north, but also does a lot of coaching on the phone 

and via Skype. “I can work with clients from anywhere in the 

world,” he says. 

Originally from Westchester County, N.Y., he became certified 

as a coach two years ago. During his training, he experienced 

transformation coaching from both sides. “I experienced 

the power of changing your mental conversation as 

both coach and client,” he says. During that time he also became 

certified in meditation instruction and stress reduction. 

He says when clients talk to him about their fears and anxieties, 

he explains to them that each of those moments are actually 

opportunities. He cites the case of an artist client who 

would “struggle with self-doubt” every time she had to show 

her work to a gallery owner. “She would say, ‘I hope they like 

my work,’ but ‘want and hope’ are hedging your bets on something 

you have no control over,” Tommy explains with a smile. 

“I asked her to change “I hope” to ‘I wonder.’ Make everything 

an adventure!” 

Tommy Dott Coaching offers a “5-week Tune-up” and a “10 

week Total Transformation” program that can be viewed on 

his site. 

JAW 

MEET 

FLOOR 

Branding. Marketing. Web. 

OGK.agency / 561.450.6721 

Tommy Dott 

774-994-1640 

www.TommyDottCoaching.com 

Transform fear and uncertainty into empowerment 


► 

A large sailing chart of the West Indies 

adorns a wall in his shop. The Goldsmith 

shop is small, cozy, quaint and filled with 

many tools of the artisan/jewelry trade. 

There’s a multi-colored assortment of pliers 

in a rack he built himself. There’s also a 

book shelf filled with various books on jewelry. 

“I’m doing this because I love this,” he 

says. “It’s like a hobby. The customers are 

nice. They like my work. I’ve also done art 

shows in the past, but not anymore.” 

At that point, a young woman walks into 

his shop with two necklaces that need soldering. 

She also leaves him a watch that 

needs a battery replaced. In addition to creative 

jewelry, Tom also does watch repair, 

band shortening, as well as gold and silver 

soldering. The atmosphere in The Goldspecial 

feature ║ The Goldsmith Shop 

Combining Artistry with Jewelry 

The Goldsmith Shop 


photos by melissa korman 

{It comes as no surprise that Tom Fritch, a master goldsmith and 

craftsman, came to own a downtown (Pineapple Grove) Delray 

Beach jewelry store; he was simply fulfilling a lifetime dream. 

“I knew I wanted to move to Florida and be a jeweler,” he says. 

Some tools of the trade 


tom fritch At his workbench 

Tom owns The Goldsmith Shop, 140 NE 

2nd Ave., Suite 12, in My Salon Suites. He 

combines art and jewelry under the same 

roof. “I’m a creative jeweler. I’m a bench 

jeweler,” he says describing his artisan approach 

to jewelry making. “I’ve always liked 

the tools. I’m more of an artist. I’ve done 

sculpturing. I even sold a piece.” 

He takes out a scrapbook photo of the 

rather unique sculpture he sold. It’s an allbrass 

replica of the iconic Wright’s brother’s 

aircraft. He sold it to a friend who owned a 

bar/restaurant near the Allentown, PA airport. 

“So he wanted to keep it with an airplane 

theme.” Tom says. “I used the money 

to pay for a trip to San Diego.” 

Tom, a Pennsylvania native, attended Lehigh 

University and studied (electrical) engineering. 

He worked for two major corporations 

in the engineering field. However, he 

had a dream, and knew it was time to make 

his move. He did it with a truly unique touch 

back in 1976. “I got on my boat and sailed 

from New Jersey to Florida,” he says, adding 

he also did a considerable amount of sailing 

in the Caribbean and the Bahamas as well.

Installing a watch battery 

smith Shop is also quite soothing with Frank Sinatra’s “I Love 

Paris” playing softly in the background. 

“I like to do creative work, one-of-a-kind pieces,” he says, 

pointing out some of his most unique creations, including a 

striking gold cross pendant with a Jewish star in its center. “I can 

do anything. I’m not a manufacturer.” 

Tom proudly displays samples of some of the many rings he’s 

created. He’s now working on re-doing a pair of earrings made 

from sea shells. “The shells are broken. I’m going to repair them,” 

he says. “I’m at a point that if a job looks interesting, why not do it?” 

It will be three years next month that Tom’s shop has been at 

its current location. 

The Goldsmith Shop is not the first jewelry business he owned. 

In 1980 he opened his first jewelry store called “Jewelry Works” 

in North Fort Lauderdale. Tom opened his second jewelry store 

in 1985 in Boca Raton called “The Boca Goldsmith.” In 2001 he 

moved to another Delray Beach jewelry store and leased a small 

repair and jewelry design shop. In 2014, he opened the Goldsmith 

Shop.” 

Tom’s creative side has always been present, even when he 

was still working at an engineering firm. “I had a little silver shop 

in Pennsylvania,” he says. 

A lot of what Tom does has been self-taught, he says. “I learned 

to do quartz watches.” Plus, he has taken a lot of art courses – especially 

in the art of sculpture – he says. Tom specializes in both 

antique and contemporary jewelry repairs, diamonds, precious 

gems, and pearl stringing. He is also certified in Rolex repairs. The 

Goldsmith Shop does individually-crafted, custom designs. Watch 

batteries are installed while you wait. 

The Goldsmith Shop 

140 NE 2nd Ave., Suite 12, Delray Beach, FL 33444 

(Inside My Salon Suites) 561-827-1788 

www.thegoldsmithshopdelraybeach.com 

Fabricating a ring 


► 

special feature ║ Conde Center for Chiropractic Neurology 

Conde Center for 


A Technological Achievement in Medicine 

{By Diane Feen 


Dr. Conde established the Conde Center for Chiropractic Neurology 

with a goal of transitioning patients from pain and neurological 

dysfunction to wellness. “I realized quickly that this grandiose 

endeavor could only be attained with an astute examination, worldclass 

staff and the most innovative equipment,” said Dr. Conde. 

Dr. Conde measuring balance with the CAPS unit 

Dr. Pugh treating a patient with 

Class IV High POWer Laser Therapy 


There are less than one thousand Board 

Certified Chiropractic Neurologists in the 

country. Dr. Conde is one of them. His approach 

to healthcare utilizes advanced neurological 

rehabilitation in conjunction with 

traditional physical medicine. 

He graduated Summa Cum Laude (and was 

Valedictorian of his class) at Parker College of 

Chiropractic in Dallas, and completed three 

years of post-doctorate training in neurology. 

Dr. Conde’s post- graduate training in healing 

modalities advanced his desire to help those 

who can’t help themselves. “My desire has 

trickled down to my staff, including my ‘star’ 

associate physician (as I affectionately refer 

to her), Dr. Alycia Pugh. 

The Conde Center for Chiropractic Neurology 

has a loyal following that come for the 

latest advancements in rehabilitation, orthopedic 

and neurological state-of-the-art care. 

“The demand for this type of non-invasive 

treatment has increased and so has our practice 

size. The Conde Center for Chiropractic 

Neurology occupies almost 4,400-squarefeet 

in downtown Delray.” 

The technological advances used in the office 

include Class IV Laser Therapy that treats 

orthopedic conditions such as Neuropathy, 

Sports Injuries, Plantar Fasciitis, Rheumatoid 

Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Shoulder, 

Back and Knee Pain. “We can accelerate the 

healing and kick-start the regenerative capacity 

of tissues. It also decreases the healing 

time tenfold and is highly effective in reducing 

inflammation, swelling, muscle spasms, 

stiffness and pain,” said Dr. Conde. 

Their Whole Body Vibration Therapy is a

state-of-the-art body vibration cage that accelerates 

muscle strength much faster than 

traditional rehabilitation. It also helps to 

mineralize bones, makes them stronger and 

increases their flexibility. Research has demonstrated 

that WBVT aids in the prevention 

and treatment of osteoarthritis osteoporosis, 

neck-back pain and sports injuries. 

Studies have shown that spinal surgery 

is not always the best remedy for spinal orthopedic 

conditions. That’s why Dr. Conde 

is so bullish on his Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression 

Therapy (NSSDT). “It works 

wonders for the treatment of herniated 

discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica, lower back 

and neck pain.” Clinical studies have shown 

that 86 percent of patients that did NSSDT 

had immediate symptom relief, while 84% 

remained symptom free for 90 days. 

“For NSSDT you lie down and a patient 

specific protocol is entered into a computer 

that simulates an anti-gravity effect on your 

back. This helps herniated material return to 

its normal position and stop pain. The treatment 

is gentle, painless with intermittent 

pulling of the back,” said Dr. Conde. 

The Computerized Dynamic Posturography 

(or CAPS) measures the nuances of balance. 

It is used as a detection tool for diagnosing 

brain dysfunction in its earliest stage. 

As the individual makes small movements 

the sensitive detectors in the platform (under 

the person) detects and transmit subtle 

information to a computer. “The information 

is utilized to determine alterations for center 

of pressure (or sway) and aides in the calculation 

of the direction and amount of sway. 

This helps us formulate a precise diagnosis 

for rehabilitation.” 

The Conde Center is also using a revolutionary 

diagnostic and rehabilitative tool 

called the Dynavision D2. It works on areas 

of the brain responsible for problem solving, 

timing, sequencing, planning, thought processes 

and coordination. 

“When using the D2, the patient manually 

compresses targets made of 64 blinking LED 

lights. The information is then recorded and 

attention is placed on speed and sequence.” 

The Dynavision D2 has been utilized in 

many studies; including one the Conde Center 

was involved in with the Upledger Institute 

and the Ricky Williams Foundation. 

“This study neurologically assessed retired 

National Football League players who had 

at least one concussion in their career. The 

results were astounding because the players 

displayed numerous deficiencies in 

brain activity.” 

Dr. Conde observing a patient rehabilitating with the DynaVISION D2 

Dr. Conde observing eye movements 

utilizing VNG Technology 

Dr. Pugh analyzing a digital x-ray taken on-site 

The Interactive Metronome (IM) is a therapeutic 

assessment and training program that 

improves attention, concentration, motor 

planning and sequencing. Improvements in 

those areas results in stronger motor control 

and coordination, enhanced balance 

and gait and improved language and cognition. 

IM provides a structured, goal-oriented 

program that challenges the patient to synchronize 

a range of whole body exercises to a 

precise computer-generated beat. 

“When the brain’s functional networks are 

synchronized, the neurons are able to fire 

efficiently and rhythmically. This improves 

executive functions such as problem solving, 

planning, short term memory, coordination, 

and balance,” said Dr. Conde. 

VISUALEYES VNG - Video Nystagmography 

Testing is the gold standard in the 

assessment of physiological lesions in the 

central nervous system and vestibular system. 

This information is important to the chiropractic 

neurologist because it allows them 

to pin-point what side the problem is on and 

where in the brain the problem can be found. 

“Therapeutic outcomes are improved 

drastically because of this tool. The VNG also 

allows for a targeted treatment plan with emphasis 

on the deficient regions of the brain. 

The goal is to promote neuroplasticity, the 

brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming 

new neural connections in response to 

targeted stimuli in the areas that are underfunctioning,” 

said Dr. Conde. 

The Conde Center for Chiropractic Neurology 

also offers resistance training with stateof-the 

art equipment, a radiology suite for 

digital-rays and massage therapy. They treat 

back and neck pain, numbness and tingling, 

sciatica, sports related injuries, vertigo, dizziness 

and balance disorders, traumatic brain 

injuries and auto injuries, just to name a few. 

“My mission is to make a permanent 

change in a person’s life and in their health. 

Our main objective is to insure the health and 

well being of our patients. That is why I chose 

neurology as my specialty, and it also why I 

seek out – and invest in - cutting edge equipment. 

We pride ourselves on offering the least 

invasive treatments with the best results.” 

Conde Center for Chiropractic Neurology 

401 W. Atlantic Ave - Suite 014 


561.330.6096 

thecondecenter.com 

info@thecondecenter.com 


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special feature ║ scratch car 

Fast, Affordable Service and ‘House Calls’ 

scratch car 



{It’s one of those things that always seems to happen to the other 

guy, but lo and behold; this time it was this writer’s turn. I parked 

my leased Toyota Camry in an uncrowded Publix parking lot for just 

a few short minutes, and in my brief absence, someone managed to 

put a few noticeable nicks and scratches on the right front fender. 

At first I tried a little do-it-yourself paint 

brush up. Big mistake; it still looks lousy. Being 

I’m really not the owner, I always knew deep 

down I’ll have to deal with it professionally 

someday. Enter Scratch Car in Delray Beach! 

For a low price ($150) and guaranteed fine 

quality, I can return my car looking good as new 

to the dealer, said manager Fernando Rezende. 

Scratch Car, located at 1 Linton Blvd, Bay 

19 (on the northwest corner of Linton and 

Dixie Highway), is far from your usual auto 

paint and repair shop. “We give quick and fast 


service with fair pricing,” Fernando said. “Our 

prices are lower. We get it done quicker without 

jeopardizing quality. We try to accommodate 

our customers.” 

Fernando says Scratch Car can handle all 

types of body repairs including, full collision, 

painting, fixing scratches, molding, fender and 

bumper repair - all in a timely manner. If your 

vehicle needs body work, all you need to do is 

make an appointment at Scratch Car, and their 

team of trained technicians can focus on your 

car only. “When you come in to pick up your 

Manager Fernando Supervising his team 

car,” Fernando said, “it will be ready.” If you 

take your damaged vehicle to most body/paint 

shops, your car will be just one of maybe 50 

cars there waiting their turn for repair. “It’s like 

a production line. We work by appointment so 

the techs will be working on only your car. It’s 

like going to the dentist,” he said. “They only see 

you at a specific time.” 

And Scratch Car also offers something quite 

unique to its happy patrons: their skilled technicians 

can come directly to your home or office. 

They have seven mobile units. “Anything 

that doesn’t require too much body work, we 

can do at (your) home,” Fernando said, adding 

they can paint your car, and remove most minor 

dents and scratches at your very own doorstep. 

Fernando says their “house call” service is 

available by appointment only Monday to Friday. 

Scratch Car’s mobile technicians have all 

the tools and equipment with them to get the 

job done right. Plus, these off-site repairs are 

available in parts of both Palm Beach and Broward 

counties. However, “heavy repairs” need 

to be done at the shop. Scratch Car uses the 

newest, most innovative products available to 

give your car fast, prompt service. Today’s auto 

paint contains newer, fast-drying chemicals. 

Scratch Car owner Adrian Cardoso opened 

his business because he was growing tired of 

waiting for things that take too long. He wanted 

a body shop that could get the job done quickly 

for its customers. Not only did the owner want 

to save his clientele time, but money as well by 

keeping his prices low. 

All of their technicians are well trained in

Brosley masking the car for paint 

Thiago Spraying a car 

all areas of auto repair. This way, each technician 

can do all the work on every car, unlike 

the traditional assembly-line approach most 

body shops employ. In the more traditional 

body shops, some people are trained to paint, 

whereas others might be limited to only fender 

work. At Scratch Car, one technicians can do the 

entire repair from start to finish. 

Scratch Car will work with your insurance 

company and, to show they appreciate their 

customers, they offer a 20 percent discount on 

your first visit; 25 percent on your second visit; 

and a 30 percent discount on your third visit. 

Scratch Car is a “full collision” body shop. 

They specialize in all facets of bumper paint and 

repair. Services include repairs for scratches, 

scrapes, moldings, mirror covers, minor repair 

on fenders, quarter panels and related parts. 

Scratch Car 

1 Linton Blvd. (Bay 19) 

(the NW corner of Linton and Dixie Highway) 


561-278-2866 

www.scratchcar.com 


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special feature ║ Dizzy Rock Furniture 

Step into another world of ‘eclectic’ furniture and décor at 

Dizzy Rock Furniture 

By Nicol Jenkins 


Dizzy Rock Faux Fur Barstools 

{The moment you step inside Dizzy Rock Furniture, you 

feel like you are in another world. Each room and every 

corner of the store is filled with colorful eclectic art and 

unique furniture and décor for the home or business. 

From a King’s throne chair made of gold 

beads, and a “Coco Loco” table lamp shaped like 

a “Coco Chanel” logo, bright red blown glass 

lighting, to Zebra print bar stools, vinyl flooring 

and customized brightly colored pillows and 

rugs, Dizzy Rock Furniture has a wide variety of 

statement pieces to accent anyone’s living room, 

bedroom, hotel lobby or nightclub. They also 

decorate salons, spas, bars, hotels and more. 

Like the name of the store, customers experience 

a “dizzying” feeling as they become 

mesmerized by the many one-of-a-kind home 

furnishings and décor pieces. Where else can 

you find a Lora Zombie art-block of Amy Winehouse, 

or a black Faux Moose Head sculpture for 

your living room wall, a vintage bike sofa to add 

Seamstress Emelda working on A New One Of A Kind Piece 

Fabulous Gold Leaf Penguin 


character to your family room, or a psychedelic 

Candy Lip pillow to spice up your bedroom. 

“This is not your typical furniture store. I 

wanted to do something different,” said owner 

Steven Andrew Wellington, who’s also the artist, 

decorator and designer. 

Growing up in the furniture business working 

in his family’s store in New York, Steven 

grew to love the art side and wanted to make his 

mark on the furniture scene one day… And he 

did. Coupled with his experience of decorating 

the interiors and exteriors of yachts, the owner 

decided to open the store in Delray Beach. 

“My family was in the business and I grew up 

learning about furniture, but I wanted to put my 

own spin on it. I felt the furniture world needed 

something a little wild,” said Steven. 

At Dizzy Rock Furniture, you can transform 

your home to match your own quirky style 

or accent a room with something that your 

guests will be amazed by. They truly have the 

most unique furniture, décor and accessories 

that you can’t find anywhere else. You can 

shop for eclectic, unique and fabulous home 

furniture and décor. They also offer custom 

upholstery and can bring old furniture and 

chairs back to life! 

“I can take someone’s old couch and turn it 

into something cool and modern. We are capable 

of doing anything to a piece of furniture,” 

said the owner, adding, “People are furnishing 

their entire homes from the store. They walk in 

and are surprised that I can make their old furniture 

look new. My goal is to inspire people to

do something more creative with furniture and 

their homes. It should reflect your personality 

and something you like.” 

Steven searched all over for the perfect statement 

furniture pieces, lightning, and décor; in 

addition, the store offers many famous artwork 

from around the work. Regulars are now donating 

some items from their garage and estate 

sales to the owner, and then he creates his 

masterpieces. They have two warehouses in the 

back of the store for upholstery work where 

they make pillows and give your old furniture 

a makeover. 

Steven is proud of the store and happy to 

make someone’s living room happier and 

brighter. Many of his customers become regulars 

and become “addicted” to the artwork and 

statement furniture pieces. 

“As a kid, I always wanted to open a furniture 

store with items that would last forever. We offer 

many statement pieces that you can use in 

your home so when guests walk in they will 

be amazed,” said Steven, adding, “It’s rewarding 

when people walk into the store and their 

mouths drop. I get such a kick out of it. People 

are loving what they are seeing and it means 

more than anything to me! If you do what you 

love to do, the money will come anyway; everything 

falls into place.” 

His customers agree and praise the store’s 

friendly staff and its eclectic mix of décor. 

“Completely unique in its own way, definitely 

a must see. I would suggest just stopping by to 

take a walk around if you are driving by. You’re 

sure to be at least entertained by the “dizzying” 

variety of objects and furniture in this store! 

The employees are very nice, too. Naturally, 

some of the most intriguing items can be quite 

pricey, but don’t be alarmed - they have plenty 

of things that are not so pricey AND they have 

sales often because they are always getting new 

things!” stated one customer. 

Another customer added, “Such a super 

cool, rock n roll, furniture store. Pop art and 

pillows too, glammy beyond words. Very 

friendly and helpful employees. I bought a 

Pharrel Kitty pillow. What’s that? Go and find 

out. You will not regret popping in on this fab 

furniture fun-spot.” 

Dizzy Rock Furniture is for unique personas 

who want to bring their home or business 

to life! Decorate your home, salon, office, restaurant, 

bar, or nightclub. They customize and 

make your visions come true. Check out their 

Facebook page and website! 

Dizzy Rock Furniture 

3860 N Federal Highway 

Delray Beach FL 33483 

561-877-8515 

www.dizzyrockfurniture.com 

Exclusive Erce Creeem Painting on Canvas 

Posh Home Dècor Featuring Gold INSIde Out Bookcase 

Custom Sofa by Dizzy Rock #OneOfAKind 


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special feature ║ delray beach open 

The 25th Annual 

Delray Beach Open 

Attracted Record Crowds 

{By Danielle Quintero 

Delray Beach painted the town yellow once again during the 

Delray Beach Open, which took place on February 17-26, 

celebrating 25 years ofworld-class tennis in the ‘Most Fun 

Small Town in America’ (USA Today/Rand McNally). 

Generating record attendance and worldwide 

attention, the tournament welcomed 

more than 63,000 guests throughout the 

10-day stretch while Global media coverage 

showcased Delray Beach when reaching more 

than 50 million households in the U.S. and 66 

million abroad through the Tennis Channel 

and other media partners. The 25th annual 

Juan Martin del Potro (ARG) signs autographs for fans 

photo by Hal Goldman 


event broke an attendance record by nearly 

10,000 guests, making it the most well attended 

event the tournament has hosted to date. 

The Team USA trio of James Blake, Mardy- 

Fish and Vince Spadea won the ATP Champions 

Tour event for the second consecutive 

year. In ATP World Tour singles competition, 

American Jack Sock claimed his second title 

of 2017 thanks to an impressive run to the final 

without losing a single set, leaving Delray 

Beach unblemished as top-seeded opponent, 

Milos Raonic withdrew from the tournament 

due to a slight right hamstring tear. Following 

the tournament, Sock moved to a new 

career-high ranking of No. 18 in the world, 

entrenching the feisty Yank as the top American 

on the ATP Tour. In Doubles, No. 2 seeds 

Raven Klaasen and Rajeev Ram defeated 

Treat Huey and Max Mirnyi 7-5, 7-5, to claim 

the 2017 Delray Beach Open ATP World Tour 

tandem title. Klaasen won his first Delray 

Beach title and Ram won his second (2011). 

The duo recorded their fourth title together 

since forming the team in 2015. 

The popular and charismatic Delray Beach 

Open VolleyGirls, the only dance team representing 

an ATP event, were back this year igniting 

the crowds, promoting the tournament 

in community events and lending a hand 

to the many on-site social and community 

events that took place throughout the Open. 

The 2017 Delray Beach Open VolleyGirls 

photo by Jim Greene

Participants of ECTF/USta Florida Kidz 

Day pose for a picture post clinic 

photo by Hal Goldman 

The tournament’s “Delray Beach Open 

Cares” program continued to provide for 

the community, collecting over 2,500 lbs. 

of canned food donations at the Food Drive 

sponsored by Champion Porsche and benefiting 

the Community Food Pantry, hosting 

a complimentary clinic for 20 Aceing Autism 

participants during championships weekend 

and partnering with American Cancer Society 

to raise funds and program awareness 

during Presidents’ Day weekend, including 

playing the final day of ATP Champions Tour 

matches with pink tennis balls. 

This year’s Open also featured a variety 

of social events and entertainment with 

world-class tennis serving as the perfect 

backdrop for guests to mix and mingle and 

enjoy featured cuisine from Delray eateries 

and exclusive wine tastings in the VIP Clubhouse 

Lounge provided by Copper Cane 

Wines and Provisions. 

Between matches, tournament guests 

enjoyed local music acts performing original 

works on the live music stage hosted by 

Delray Beach’s own Ian Caven and works of 

art from two local artists who were commissioned 

by the Open to create an installation 

at the front entrance of the tournament, as 

well as a mural within the tournament gates. 

West Palm Beach muralist, Eduardo 

Mendieta was tasked with creating an abstract 

design that depicts both the rich history 

of tennis and the seaside lifestyle that 

is ever-present in Delray Beach. With this 

in mind, Mendieta painted a mural incorporating 

the swing of a tennis serve into rolling 

waves of the ocean. Boca Raton-based 

artist, Agata Ren, incorporated a real tennis 

net into her installation at the entrance of 

the tournament and weaved yellow fabric 

through the net to spell out the words, “Delray 

Beach Open,” paired with bright blue and 

pink sails serving as a backdrop and providing 

a vibrant and colorful welcome for tournament 

attendees. 

Tennis stars weren’t the only athletes in 

the mix this year. Florida Panther defenseman 

and Canada native Jason Demers attended 

the Delray Beach Open and Panther’s 

Mascot Stanley the Panther was on-site for 

photo-ops and giveaways. The Washington 

Nationals NatMobile and promotional team 

were also on-site promoting the MLB team’s 

Kevin Anderson (RSA), winner of the Delray Beach Open’s 

4th Annual Beach Olympics poses with Bjorn Fratangelo (USA) 

Spring Training games in its new Ballpark of 

the Palm Beaches facility in West Palm Beach. 

The 2017 Delray Beach Open sponsors 

included the City of Delray Beach as 

the Title Sponsor and Champion Porsche 

as the tournament’s official Auto Sponsor; 

Diamond Sponsors: the Delray Beach 

CRA, Boca Raton Resort & Club, Emirates, 

Silversea and Outfront Media; Platinum 

Sponsors: Delray Garden Center, Embassy 

Suites, Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours and 

Wyndham Boca Raton; Gold Sponsors: The 

Buzz Agency, Campus Customs, Coca-Cola, 

Curtain Bluff, ESPN West Palm, Fairfield Inn 

& Suites- Marriott, Lucky in Love, Outside 

the Ball, Discover The Palm Beaches, Palm- 

BeachSports.com, Plexipave, Unique Travel 

of Palm Beach Inc., USTA, USTA Florida, VIP 

Caterers and Woo Creative. 

The 2018 Delray Beach Open is already 

set on the ATP World Tour calendar for February 

16-25 at the Delray Beach Stadium & 

Tennis Center on beautiful Atlantic Avenue 

in Delray Beach, Florida. 


► 

special feature ║ FeelThe.Love 

FeelThe.Love 

Creates A Community Of ‘Wellness’ Entrepreneurs 

By NICOL JENKINS 

photos by Matt Sturgess (4th Ave Photo & Video) 

PROducts that pack a punch 

{ 

“We have a saying in our team 

that goes, “If I don’t live to be 122 

years old, I will consider that a 

premature death.” 

A year ago, Joni Vincent spent countless 

hours in meetings and on airplanes, well entrenched 

in the corporate world. For years 

she missed milestone events, family birthdays, 

holidays and vacation time. Like many 

who do the same, the price of missing out on 

life became too high. 

“It was starting to take its toll on my 

health and relationships. I was losing precious 

time with loved ones. The trade-off 

was no longer worth it; I was trading my life 

for a salary and the golden handcuffs of an 

executive role,” said Joni. 

After researching many alternative opportunities 

and joining an entrepreneurial 

mentor group, Joni was introduced to 

a successful network marketing company, 

called Jeunesse. Jeunesse’s primary focus 

is on anti-aging, youth enhancement 

and wellness. 

“The company and its products blew me 

away. The Founders of Jeunesse have partnered 

with doctors and Nobel-nominated 

scientists who are experts in their fields. 

They are innovators in a global movement 

of like-minded leaders who are changing 

lives by providing a business platform with 

groundbreaking products.” 

After speaking with one of the company’s 

directors, Joni decided to take the leap. She 

resigned from what she calls the corporate 

‘hamster wheel-of-death,’ and thus began 

her next adventure. Joni founded FeelThe. 

Love, whose primary mission is to help others 

build their own business by partnering 


Y.E.S. Youth Enhancement System 

with Jeunesse as independent distributors. 

“My goal is to build an organization that 

provides liberating business opportunities 

using innovative, science-based products. 

This company is founded on the simple idea 

that everyone deserves a chance to live a 

youthful, healthy life, while discovering true 

financial freedom,” stated Joni. 

Their mission statement? We’re a diverse 

community of entrepreneurs creating a positive 

impact in the world by helping people 

create wealth and abundance, while experiencing 

health and youthful vitality. 

“I went from being motivated to exit the 

rat race, to being completely inspired to 

help hundreds of people build their own 

businesses, regardless of their age, race 

or current income. We’re helping people 

change their lives through personal, professional 

and leadership development. At 

the end of day, we make money by selling 

products; however, in this business you 

can’t become truly successful unless you 

are developing yourself and helping others 

do the same,” added Joni. 

The Jeunesse collection of products is 

called the Youth Enhancement System. 

Y.E.S. was carefully developed to combine 

powerful benefits into a synergistic system 

of skincare and supplements not found else-

where. All of the products are included in 

multi-billion-dollar trending industries 

such as Skincare, Nutrition, Weight 

Management & Energy Drinks. 

You can see Joni’s passion coming 

through for the products and the company. 

“There is something for everyone. 

Whether you are a teenager, Gen X/Y, or 

Baby Boomer, there are powerful, synergistic 

benefits in everything we offer; and 

the company continues to innovate with 

ground-breaking science.” 

Jeunesse is not only winning awards for 

their products; they are the fastest growing 

direct-selling company globally, having 

made their first billion dollars within 

six years. Furthermore, they were the 

only direct selling company listed on the 

Inc. 500 list in 2016. 

From students to single parents and 

retirees, Joni is helping many people start 

their own business selling these wellness 

& skincare products. 

“I’m able to work with everyone from 

students who leave university with a 

mountain of debt, to single parents who 

want to spend more time with their kids, 

but need an income; or maybe someone 

thinking of retirement, yet has no financial 

way to retire. Or perhaps like me – 

you are sick of the grind and know there 

is something better out there.” 

“You can start your own business from 

your living room, dorm room or a coffee 

shop,” added Joni. “Like any business, it 

requires commitment, consistency and 

persistence; but, it’s fun and tremendously 

rewarding. If done right, it really 

does provide the opportunity to live life 

on your own terms.” 

The coffee shop is my office 

“Initially it was the money and time 

freedom that attracted me to the business; 

knowing that within just 12 months 

I could be making the same amount of income, 

or more, that I was earning in the 

corporate world; however, as I started 

working with other people and watching 

their lives transform, the true rewards 

and attraction comes from a combination 

of an abundant income and the prospect 

of changing lives.” 

The business has grown globally, available 

in over 150 countries. Joni is personally 

focusing her time in the US, Latin 

America, Northern Europe and South Africa. 

She expects to expand her focus to 

India as that market opens later this year. 

Joni sells the Jeunesse products directly 

through her retail website, or you can sign 

up as a Preferred Customer to receive significant 

discounts. 

Perhaps more importantly, Joni is looking 

for people who want to build and grow 

with her; people who want to join her 

team, and build their own. 

If you need a part-time supplemental 

income to help you retire, get out of debt, 

or out of that job you hate; if you are an 

entrepreneur at heart who dreams of 

starting your own business, or you simply 

want more time with your family - I encourage 

you to get directly in touch with 

Joni and start living life on your terms! 

Joni Vincent 

425-698-7710 

800-485-4405 

joni@feelthe.love 

www.feelthe.love 

www.jonivincent.jeunesseglobal.com 

presents 

An evening 

with former 

NFL quarterback 

Todd Marinovich 

The tumultuous journey of 

a QB prodigy. 

Join us in a face-to-face event with 

former USC Trojans and LA Raiders 

quarterback Todd Marinovich. It’s a 

story that began as a child athlete 

anointed to greatness, and how the 

fame and pressure led to drug 

addiction and an early end to a 

promising career. But now, his family 

and his art fuel his determination to 

own up to past mistakes and live clean. 

Overcoming adversity is something 

everyone can relate to. Incite Talks is a 

free community service that aims to 

inspire with stories of courage and 

personal triumph. 

Free to the public 

Wednesday April 19, 2017 

5:00-7:30 p.m. 

The Crest Theater, Old School Square 

Delray Beach 

Sponsored by: 

Tickets available at 

incitetalks.com 

First 100 tickets downloaded 

get into a private reception with 

Todd Marinovich afterward. 


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special feature ║ Changing Faces Makeup 

Change Your Look With 

Changing Faces Makeup 

By Nicol JenkinS 

If you are looking for a beauty change and want natural looking makeup 

{ and skin care that lasts, search no further than Changing Faces Makeup. 

Changing Faces Makeup offers the most 

requested services in the beauty industry in 

a brand new location. They have moved to a 

new ‘state-of-the-art’ office, located at 7431 

W Atlantic Ave Suite 33 in Delray Beach. The 

new facility offers art and medical style to create 

a relaxing professional atmosphere. They 

are also celebrating another milestone of being 

successful for 20 years in the business. 

The local business owner and award winning 

‘artist’ Rhonda Vacanti offers the highest 

quality products and services including: 

permanent makeup, anti-aging customized 

facials, facial waxing, makeup lessons, a 

brow bar, skin care products, Microneedling. 

Dermaplaning, customized peels, Microdermabrasion, 

and UltraSonic LED light 

treatments. Hairstroke, feather brows, Microblading 

and Digital Technology, eyeliner, 


Rhonda Vacanti, Board Certified Artist 

photo by melissa korman 

and lip liner and tinting are also available. 

All of the estheticians and artists are fully 

licensed by the state and health department. 

“It is our goal to be your favorite place 

to relax and leave looking gorgeous,” said 

Rhonda. Some 20 years ago, the owner was 

inspired to open the business to help others 

look their best. 

“I worked as an optician until 1997. I was 

inspired by the loss of my husband to cancer, 

and I had two young boys. I always loved 

making women look beautiful,” said Rhonda. 

Permanent Makeup demand has grown 

rapidly from the young to the more mature 

for those who desire a soft, natural enhancement 

to their appearance. It is especially 

valuable to people who can’t wear traditional 

cosmetics due to allergies and skin sensitivities; 

active people who want to look their 

best for sports activities such as swimming, 

hiking, biking, tennis, aerobics; and those 

who don’t want to worry about “sweating 

off” or reapplying cosmetics. Permanent 

Makeup also benefits the vision challenged 

who have difficulty applying their cosmetics; 

and others with dexterity related conditions 

such as arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, 

multiple sclerosis, stroke survivors, and 

busy people who don’t have time to spend 

applying and refreshing makeup throughout 

the day and evening. The permanent 

makeup can last 1 to 3 years and is different 

for each individual. 

“I love giving women confidence in how 

they see themselves. Having beautiful brows 

and beautifully lined eyeliner can be just 

what you need to feel and look younger,” 

said the owner, adding, “Just adding brows 

makes such a difference to your face. A face 

is like a work of art and deserves beautiful 

brows at any age.” 

Microblading to enhance the look of your 

eyebrows has also become one of the fastest 

growing procedures in the beauty industry. 

Rhonda and her staff are licensed and educated 

in the procedure, while many techs 

Conventional Makeup Lessons

Before and After - Hairstroke Technique 

are learning in three-day workshops that are not approved 

schools. The owner believes this is a serious issue in the tattoo 

industry and many issues could occur including: being uninsured, 

the needles, blood-borne pathogens, not trained, claims 

that microblading is not permanent, lack of artistic ability, unlicensed 

facilities and reuse of needles. 

“Microblading is permanent makeup and the procedure 

should be performed in a state licensed facility with health 

department licenses clearly in view. You only have one face; 

choose wisely and be informed by doing your homework. Make 

sure to look at healed work of your artists; some artists steal 

photos and claim it as their own work. Be sure to look for photo 

consistency and style,” said Rhonda. 

The owner finds an inner reward in helping others look fabulous 

through the art of permanent makeup. 

“I have many cases where a client is losing their vision or 

their hands shake due to health conditions and my permanent 

makeup gives them the self confidence to look fabulous again,” 

said Rhonda, adding, “I also pride myself in mentoring hundreds 

of technicians around the world. I own an organization 

called ‘Techs Helping Techs’, a group of trained technicians. It’s 

all about encouraging my colleagues and empowering women. 

Over the last few years, we have had hundreds of artists from 

all over the world come to Delray Beach for advanced training.” 

The Delray Beach business owner is proud of her 20-year 

milestone in the permanent makeup business and is excited to 

expand with her new location. 

“We are proud to now celebrate 20 years of experience and to 

have performed over 17,000 procedures. Our office is an additional 

training facility with state-of-the-art equipment,” said Rhonda. 

Change your look for the better and for lasting results call 

Rhonda at Changing Faces Makeup. 

Changing FACES Makeup 

7431 W Atlantic Ave Suite 33 


561-601-5106 

rhondavacanti@yahoo.com 

www.changingfacesmakeup.com 


► 

special feature ║ kate rimkus 

Cape Cod Kate 

Maintain the Delray Beach lifestyle – Spend your summers on Cape Cod 

By nicol jenkinS 

{ 

Delray Beach is the perfect destination for snowbirds looking 

to get outdoors and enjoy some sun, fun and relaxation 

during the freezing winter months. When Delray gets hot and 

sticky, where do the summerlings go? Cape Cod, of course. 

For those Delray Beach residents searching 

for a second home during the hot summer 

months while still maintaining their active 

lifestyle, look no further than Cape Cod. 

Have the “best of both worlds” – Enjoy all 

the great treasures of Delray then continue 

your outdoor, physical lifestyle of golfing, 

fishing, sunbathing, biking and running in 

the summer or fall without giving up great 

theater, restaurants, art galleries and nearby 

interesting places to visit (the islands of Martha’s 

Vineyard & Nantucket, Boston, NYC, the 

rest of New England), by staying on Cape Cod. 

Kate Rimkus is grateful that she has been 

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Imagine having a place to escape to when the weather gets 

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June through October are especially delightful on “the Cape.” 

Summer temperatures are typically in the high 70s and 80s. It 

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special feature ║ BEACHCOMBER ART 

The Long Goodbye 

BEACHCOMBER ART 

By Diane Feen 


{ 

Beachcomber Art is part museum – 

part creative sea shell extravaganza. 

Owner Debbie Brookes has made this retail 

emporium an homage to her love of sea 

shells and its adornment possibilities. She has 

embellished the likes of mermaids, large taxidermy 

fish, lamps, mirrors, antique medicine 

cabinets, companion urns and accessories of 

all persuasions. 

There is always something to admire at this 

shop, and there is constant amazement over 

how one woman could come up with all these 

adorned masterpieces. But Brookes is that special 

genius who never lets common sense get 

in her way. Instead she hauls huge bags of sea 

shells from faraway places and mixes them in 

her cement mixer at home. 

That’s what makes it sad that the shop will 

close this July. It’s not a final farewell; it’s just 

a change of places and spaces. “I am having a 

retirement sale of 25 % off on all things made 

by me. The rest will be sold online.” 

That does not diminish the fact that you can 

still buy an elaborate sea shell bra that Brooks 

made for an Old School Square charity event 

called “Save the Ta Tas.” 

There are also dynamic crème-colored chandeliers 

with twinkling lights and sea shells of 

all texture and origin. Beachcomber mirrors 

are still available adorned with sea glass, limpets, 

chamber nautilus shells and sea shells. 

Looking forward to traveling with my best friend once the studio closes 

Another unique find at this eclectic shop of 

shells are antique wood medicine cabinets that 

decorate walls or cover up electric panels. 

There are also oyster shells, glass and 

mother-of-pearl decorative boxes and picture 

frames gussied up with aqua frosted glass and 

sea shells of varying color and shapes. The large 

taxidermy fish that hangs on the store wall is a 

rare find with abalone, mother-of-pearl, pink 

sea urchins, moon shells and sand dollar shells. 

If these names don’t sound familiar, don’t 

worry most of us are in the dark when it comes 

to the lightness of Brookes’ sea shelled being. 

She knows what looks great together and what 

will excite the visual senses. Of course everything 

in the shop has a sea faring origin, and 

that’s what makes it so bright and alluring. 

Just ask restaurant blogger Cathy Pagano from 

New York. “I walked in and saw the most beautiful 

environment I’ve ever seen. It’s like an ocean- 

Mixed seashells with seafoam colored glass 

Mirrors and lamps embellished with seashells 


ography museum. I’m in love with everything.” 

With such a fabulous pedigree and a passion 

for the natural offspring of the sea, why is this 

shop going to close? 

“It’s unfortunate that small businesses 

aren’t able to make a go of things because of 

the rising rents. I discovered that my employees 

were not trustworthy and I just couldn’t 

put the hours in myself to cover the expenses. 

I used to be open at night but I can’t do it anymore,” 

said Brookes wistfully. 

At first the thought of closing her decorative 

house of creativity was not an option, but after 

careful consideration it made sense. “Originally 

it broke my heart to close, but after I found my 

things in someone else’s store for sale, I decided 

to close the store this summer.” 

But for those who know Brookes they know 

she will continue to create things of beauty. After 

all this is a woman who has leapt from successful 

career to successful career like a Wallenda. 

She was a hairdresser (and salon owner) then a 

florist and an artist. She is also going to continue 

making decorative urns and boxes to hold the last 

vestiges of our loved ones. She won’t be selling 

them on Atlantic Avenue after July, but she will 

be selling them online at beachcomberart.com. 

If you want to harken back to the days of 

old Brookes has lanterns in painted glass with 

reclaimed wood and candles. Add that to the 

sea shell adorned lamps with raffia and you 

have enough of the aquatic life to sustain you 

through a winter in Long Island. If you need a 

light to see your way into the future (or down 

the hall of your house) then pick up a candle 

holder with decorative reflective shells. 

There is a rhyme and reason that goes beyond 

the obvious here. “In my career as a hairdresser, 

florist and artist I learned that it’s all 

about balance. There’s positive and negative 

space. It’s about taking things away and leaving 

others behind.” 

Stop by Beachcomber Art and say goodbye. 

People like Brookes don’t come around very often. 

We know that. 

BEACHCOMBER ART DELRAY BEACH 

900 East Atlantic Ave 

Delray Beach, Florida 

(561) 315-5717 

www.beachcomberart.com 


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special feature ║ UNITY SCHOOL 

Excellence In Education 

UNITY SCHOOL 

By diane feen 

{ 

Louis 


St – Laurent knows that education is more than just 

reading, writing and arithmetic. So do parents who have 

children at Unity School in Delray Beach. 

They know their children are learning 

about virtues, responsibility, computer science, 

music, art, drama, good citizenship 

and camaraderie. They also know that they 

have a chance to play flag football, soccer, 

Lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, tennis and 

golf if they so desire (in grades 5 to 8). 

But there’s a lot more to this 53-year-old 

private school off Swinton Avenue – and it’s 

not hidden from the naked eye. One of the 

most unique – and coveted – is the emphasis 

on virtues. You can see them posted on the 

“peace walk” and listen to them in each classroom’s 

stories, conversations and writing. 

“We call these Lessons in Living and each 

grade adopts four virtues each year. We talk 

about these virtues once a week,” said St – 


Louis St-Laurent, Head of Unity School 

Laurent, the leader of this exemplary educational 

campus. 

The virtues range from self-respect to 

compassion, friendship, gentleness, peace, 

cooperation and others. The school also values 

academic excellence with a slant toward 

real world sensibility. “We believe a 21st 

century education has to get the child ready 

for the world they’re going into – and that 

changes every day. We also value imagination 

and diversity and want our students to 

be creators and innovators. That’s what the 

world wants,” said St – Laurent. 

He’s right. An education based on traditional 

models is a nice thing to have but not 

as valuable in the real world. As part of this 

real world indoctrination comes computer 

and science wizardry fit for a modern world 

and a happy successful child. 

Unity gives each student an iPad (they 

even have an iPad cart that charges and 

holds them) and many rooms are stocked 

with both Mac and PC’s for student use and 

discovery. Their Technology Integration 

area is a large room with couches, laptop 

computers and desktop stations for students 

to feel their way into both education 

and technology. 

That’s the most profound part of Unity 

School – they want learning to be inner 

motivated, not outer restrictive. Getting an 

education at this college-style campus is a 

kaleidoscope of great intentions and even 

greater inventions. Technology skills are 

honed by teachers dedicated - and up to the 

task - of leading children into the 21st century 

via the technology revolution. 

Students learn computer coding as early 

as the third grade and are exposed to programming 

tools used at MIT and other stateof-the-art 

technologies. Just recently stu- 

Individualization is key when learning

Grandparents Day allOWS the whole family to be involved in education 

dents used 3-D printers and CAD programming to create cars 

and animals in plastic. The cars were aerodynamically imposed 

with CO2 cartridges that made them race down a track. 

This is not ordinary learning – its extraordinary learning. 

“My husband and I feel like we’ve hit the jackpot with Unity 

School as it’s a true gem. Our children are receiving an exemplary, 

well-rounded and challenging education in a supportive 

environment surrounded by dedicated and passionate teachers 

and administration,” said Nynke Henderson, whose children 

Finn and Holland attend Unity. 

A holistic education is what is so valued at Unity – by parents 

and the staff. This includes a student run garden that grows 

lettuce, broccoli, carrots and tomatoes. And guess what? The 

vending machine has sensible food like yogurt, raisins, seaweed 

snacks and veggie sticks. Add that to the no soda policy and you 

have another of Unity’s great student-centric policies. 

Students also have responsibilities to perform in the classroom. 

This performance task is part and parcel of creating good 

stewardship and citizenship. Each classroom has an organizer 

on the wall with Dixie sticks and names of jobs such as Door 

Holder, Greeter, Problem Solver, Messenger and Safe-Keeper. 

It is things like this that impress – and instill respect – from 

parents who think of Unity as their second home. “I could speak 

for hours about Unity School. It’s more than just Academic Excellence, 

it’s a school that truly believes and exists to teach the 

Whole Child. Our teachers and administration are our family 

and their goal is to ensure we are receiving the best education 

in South Florida,” said Dawn Plasencia, whose daughters Lola 

and Mia attend Unity. 

Unity also has a gymnasium with theater-sized performance 

stage and studios for art, music and TV production. Students learn 

Spanish, take part in community service and character development. 

The results are well-rounded students that are prepared for 

competitive high school and college environments. 

There’s also a gentility and family-centric focus on campus. 

“There are a lot of parents on the campus – we want them to be 

involved in their children’s education. Often they stay and recite 

the ‘Peace Prayer’ with the students. It helps them feel good 

about their day,” adds St – Laurent. 

Unity is a special place that values life, love and understanding. 

The education is first rate and the strengthening of student’s 

moral fiber is exactly what future leaders must possess. We applaud 

Unity School for their foresight, insight and brilliance. 

Unity School 

101 NW 22 St. 


561-276-4414 

info@unityschool.com 

From ages 2 to 8th grade 


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special feature ║ DELRAY BEACH CLUB 

poolside pavilion 

Summer Fun At 

THE DELRAY BEACH CLUB 

By diane feen 

{ 

Summer 


in South Florida is an acquired taste. There’s the heat, the 

humidity and the empty sidewalks that stick to the bottom of your shoes. 


But as more people put down stakes in 

South Florida year round they often wonder, 

“What will I do during the summer?” 

Wonder no more. The Delray Beach Club 

is here to save you from the boredom, the 

scorching sidewalks and the snowbirds that 

fly the coop in the summer. 

Members of the Delray Beach Club don’t 

have those concerns. They enjoy the perks 

of a private beach with comfortable chaise 

lounges; large beach umbrellas (that you 

don’t have to lift or carry) chilled cocktails 

and a staff to meet their every whim. 

They also get to take part in spectacular 

parties for festive occasions like Memorial 

Day, July 4th and Labor Day. On these celebratory 

holidays the Delray Beach Club comes 

alive with music, a luscious buffet, dancing 

and friendship that overrules the ordinary. 

As a matter of fact it’s the friendships made

at the Delray Beach Club that seem to be the 

longest lasting and most coveted. 

“We’ve been members of the Delray 

Beach Club for nine years and the social 

aspect of the club is terrific. I’ve met super 

nice people here and made some of my best 

friends. We get together and even go on boat 

trips together,” said Tim Bice. 

Bice is right. The camaraderie at the club 

is unique to Florida. It’s that feel good feeling 

you get when you’re with people who 

care about you. Some call it a second family, 

others love the friendliness, and members 

like Kristyn Viciedo describe it this way: 

“It’s so much fun here; it’s like a home away 

from home. I just celebrated my birthday 

here with friends and we had a blast.” 

When you add up all the spectacular events 

taking place this summer it makes sense to 

join the Delray Beach Club for their summer 

membership. If friendship and the serenity 

of a private 3.5 acre pristine beach doesn’t 

entice you then their Beach Bonfire parties, 

Lobster nights and Beer Tastings might. 

The Summer Kick-Off – a Cinco De Mayo 

Party - is always a fantastic event with live 

music, Hors d’oeuvres, food stations, margaritas 

and cocktails. The clubs’ summer 

Luau party is also a night to remember with 

a bonfire, Hula dancers, special drinks and 

festivities at the pool. It’s also perfect for 

families to gather together in a safe, funfilled 

atmosphere that puts a smile on everyone’s 

face. 

Another special evening this summer is 

the White Party. It’s a chance to bring out 

the bright whites in your closet and enjoy 

the lightness of being at the club. There are 

food stations, music and dancing outside by 

the pool. It’s a night to remember and one to 

cherish for its joie de vie. 

There are also fun-loving “Ladies Nights 

Out” Cocktail parties where you can make 

new friends and enjoy the camaraderie of 

the Delray Beach Club sisterhood. There are 

special surprises for members (and their 

guests) as well as signature cocktails and 

Hors d’oeuvres. 

One thing that characterizes this private 

club is their musical adventures. They have 

an orchestra or DJ for most occasions and 

dancing to trip the night fantastic. These 

events are always a good time with fun a byproduct 

of just showing up. 

Dancing is not only one of the perks of 

joining a club like this for the summer, but 

it’s a way to keep yourself young and in 

shape physically, mentally and spiritually. 

They also have a full roster of activities 

for the cerebral and sports minded. There’s 

an oceanfront swimming pool, Har-Tru® 

tennis courts (and tennis lessons), a fitness 

center (with exercise and yoga classes) and 

beach activities such as paddle-boarding 

and kayaking. 

This summer the Delray Beach Club 

brings out the big guns for entertainment. 

“Our summer members get to take part in 

our elaborate holiday celebrations (overlooking 

the ocean) that are second to none. 

We offer family fun events and special 

evenings for singles and couples that are 

unique and exciting. We try our hardest to 

make everyone happy,” said General Manager 

Shane Peachey. 

Family Fun Days are one of their signature 

events. There’s a large Water Slide, DJ, Poolside 

Games, Snow Cone Machine and a Buffet. 

For the Adult Themed Parties they have a 

babysitting service for the little ones. Called 

PNO nights – it means “Parents Night Out.” 

Friday evenings during the summer are 

best known as “Mix and Mingle” nights. 

grill room 

There’s live music, Hors d’oeuvres and a 

free floating fantasyland of fun. Happy Hour 

takes place in the comfortable clubby Grille 

Room, and dinner and dancing is de rigueur 

in the crown jewel of the Delray Beach Club 

– The Ocean Room. 

This summer there will also be fun fueled 

evenings such as the Motown Night, 

Clam Bake, The Venice Night (with Italian 

food, music and drinks) and a puppet show 

for the kids. 

The Delray Beach Club staff knows how 

to refine fun, luxury and excitement for 

their guests. They serenade members 

with an amazing staff, special events, a fitness 

center, spa services, book and theater 

groups and the best view Mother Nature 

ever conjured up. 

What else can you ask for this summer? 

Answer: Not Much. 

The Delray Beach Club 

2001 South Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach. 

Call Diane Roberts for information on summer 

memberships at 561-278-6226, ext. 15. 


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special feature ║ sunshine golf car 

SUNSHINE GOLF CAR 

Not Your Grandpa’s Golf Car 


{ 

One 


thing’s for certain about today’s golf cars: 

they’re definitely not your grandfather’s golf cars. 

Available accessories 

Jason Zangre, comptroller/general manager 

at Sunshine Golf Car in Delray Beach 

totally agrees. “Golf cars are not just for golf 

courses anymore,” Jason says, adding how 

Sunshine Golf Car has taken the lead in selling 

the newest, most advanced “street legal” 

golf cars available. 

“They’re more fun to drive,” he says. “It’s 

for cruising around. You can take them to the 

beach. You can take them downtown. It’s better 

than taking your big SUV out on the town. 

We try to keep the consumer in mind. They 

don’t want the golf cars their grandpas drove.” 

As more and more street legal golf cars 

Star-ev Diablo 

Sunshine Golf Car Showroom 

are being seen on the streets, their popularity 

is on the rise. “More of them are out 

there,” Jason says, “and the more people see 

them, the more people want them. Street legal 

golf cars are the new phenomenon.” 

Sunshine Golf Car located at 9740 W. Atlantic 

Ave., has been in business since 1980. 

They not only sell the latest models of new 

golf cars, but they also offer pre-owned and 

utility golf cars. They have a full-service 

department that can service and repair all 

makes and models. “Sunshine Golf Car is a 

one-stop shop offering sales and service,” Jason 

says. “That’s what differentiates us from 

our competition. We have a huge inventory 

on site of both cars, parts and accessories. 

There’s really nothing we can’t do. People 

can buy a new car with all types of add-ons. 

We always try to accommodate our customers’ 

wishes. When you need something fixed 

or upgraded, we will fix your existing car if 

needed as well.” 

Sunshine Golf Car, it’s more than just 

making that sale. “We’re looking for a longterm 

relationship with our customers, not a 

quick sale. We also work with commercial 

accounts like schools, condos, apartments, 

etc.,” Jason adds. 

Sensing the trend toward street legal 

vehicles, top manufactures are making 

changes in the products they make. “They’re 

coming up with new technology, like lithium 

batteries,” Jason explains. One leading 

brand, Star EV, will be coming out later this 

year with a brand new golf car with modern 

automotive styling integrated into the vehicle 

such as LED headlights, digital display on 

the dashboard, and an optional backup cam- 


era. “They’re different looking than your usual golf cars,” says 

Jason. “ They’re definitely not designed just for the golf course. 

This is a fun, easy car to drive personal vehicle. You see them all 

over the streets of downtown Delray Beach.” 

In addition to selling their many customers the finest in new 

and pre-owned vehicles, Sunshine Golf Car offers financing options, 

rentals for tournaments and special events, rentals for 

seasonal residents, along with a full-service repair and service 

department. Sunshine Golf Car is an authorized dealer for E-Z- 

GO, Star EV, Cushman, and Garia Golf Cars. They offer a large 

selection of 2, 4, 6, and 8-passenger vehicles for one’s riding 

pleasure. They offer the best fit for everyone’s needs with all 

different price ranges to fit everyone’s budget. And they offer a 

huge selection of car accessories. 

Sunshine Golf Car provides old-fashioned “mom and pop” 

style service to their customers with full, personalized customer 

service. Their expert factory-trained road technicians will come 

right to your home or office to perform most repairs on site, including 

new battery installation, tire repairs and much more. 

Owner Jim Maddox has been in the golf car industry many 

years. He took over the company in 1995. He continues the tradition 

of providing an extensive array of golf cars along with exceptional 

customer service. 

Street legal golf cars first started in the early 2000s, and by 

2009 their popularity skyrocketed. If you’re looking for that vehicle 

to ride on the links, or that custom-made golf car to take on a 

shopping excursion downtown, you’ll find it at Sunshine Golf Car. 

Sunshine Golf Car 

9740 W. Atlantic Ave. 


561-499-0300 

www.sunshinegolfcar.com 

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special feature ║ Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce 

We’ve Got “it” 

BY STEPHEN CHRISANTHUS 

{ 

At the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce you’ll find an 

enthusiastic community eager to help you succeed. They have reinvented an 

all-American institution and created a modern, eclectic hub where business, 

education, job growth, tourism, government affairs, entrepreneurship, 

technology, healthcare, arts and culture intersect and thrive. There’s simply 

no other organization like it. So what is “it”? “it” is different for everyone. 

The 55th Delray Affair features over 

500 exhibitors including artists, crafters, 

and food vendors from Delray Beach 

and all over the country. The event spans 

across 10 city blocks in downtown Delray 

Beach on Atlantic Ave.This is an important 

event for the community. Let’s hear 

how “it” affects some of our local businesses. 

Jeff Kozan 

Vatican Tattoo Studio Delray, Owner/Artist 

Being a 100% art based business, and 

being located centrally downtown, the 

Delray Affair is a must for us. The exposure 

our studio gets, and the good time 

we get to have with everyone in the community 

is second to none. 

Howard Ellingsworth 

Delray Beach Historical Society, President 

Originating as the “Booster’s Club” in 

1912, and transitioning to the Chamber 

of Commerce in 1925, the Chamber has 

served to support our town’s growth. My 

hope as a business owner and president 

of our town’s historical society, is that the 

Chamber can continue on a path to promote 

and improve the business environment, 

stimulate a vibrant local economy 

and produce a cooperative effort to enhance 

the overall quality of life here in 

Delray Beach. The connection between 

the Chamber and the Delray Affair is particularly 

poignant for me personally, as 

my late father Kenneth Ellingsworth was 

the Executive Director of the Greater Delray 

Beach Chamber of Commerce beginning 

in 1959. He held this position for the 

Jeff Kozan ,Howard Ellingsworth, Judi Alweil, Rebecca Loveless 

next 33 years until his retirement and in 

this capacity was a founding member of 

the Delray Affair. 

Judi Alweil 

Stitches by the Sea, Partner 

Our customers come from all over and 

we encourage them to dine and shop in 

Delray. We make sure to have enough 

people working on Saturday so that we 

can take turns seeing all of the wonderful 

exhibits. 

Rebecca Loveless 

Tradition Tattoo, Owner/Artist 

This event has allowed me to share an 

entire world to my collectors, not as a tattooer 

but as a painter. Keeping alive this 

passion inspires others. Art is vital to the 

spirit of Delray. 


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special feature ║ delray beach marketing cooperative 

What is your Perfect Delray Day? 

BY STEPHEN CHRISANTHUS 

{ 

The Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative invites you to have your Perfect 

Day in Delray. The team responsible for the marketing of the city is 

launching its summer advertising campaign aimed at luring in travelers in 

the somewhat slower summer and shoulder months, and it kicks off this 

month. The ads aim to showcase the almost infinite combinations of ways 

you can experience Delray Beach. To enter your Perfect Delray Day and 

become part of the campaign go to delraybeachsummer.com. 


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special feature ║ old school square 

Catch These April Shows! 

The Pavilion presents Bravo 

Amici April 1 

Saturday, April 1st at 8 p.m. 

This outdoor concert will fill the air with wellknown 

classical and contemporary arias. This 

powerful performance combines elements of pop, 

Broadway and opera. It’s a tribute to the emerging 

musical genre of “Contemporary Classical Crossover” 

taking the world by storm! Tickets $30 

(general admission). 

Crest Theatre Welcomes 

Acclaimed Photographer, David 

Doubilet April 6 

Thursday April 6th at 2 & 7 p.m. 

Considered the world’s leading underwater 

photographer, David Doubilet has introduced a 

generation to the mystery and wonder of the deep. 

He has photographed more than 70 stories for National 

Geographic. The Robert D. Chapin Lecture 

Series is presented by Northern Trust. Tickets 

$32/$25 (adult); $5 (student). 

The Pavilion presents 

Artrageous! April 7 & 8 During 

Delray Affair 

Friday, April 7th and Saturday, April 8th at 7 p.m. 

Don’t miss this unforgettable interactive art 

and music experience! Giant artworks jump to life 

unveiling larger-than-life icons and masterpieces 

in just moments. It’s a show for the entire family. 

It’s outrageous! It’s Artrageous! Tickets $25 

(adult); $15 (student). 

Cornell Art Museum Hosts First 

Friday Art Walk April 7 

Friday, April 7th at 6-9 p.m. 

The museum’s Art Walk Gallery will feature 

works by FAU Grad Students; the current exhibition, 

“Fabricated” will be open for viewing. Suggested $5 

donation; wine & appetizers will be served. 


Crest Theatre presents Jim 

Caruso’s Cast Party April 12 

Wednesday, April 12th at 8 pm 

Direct from the legendary Birdland in New 

York City, it’s the “on the road” version of Cast 

Party,“ an extreme open mic” with Billy Stritch at 

the piano. Come experience a new Delray Beach 

version in the intimate Crest Theatre! Host Caruso 

says, “Billy and I have been thrilled at the 

turnout of extraordinary musical talent that has 

taken part in these magical nights. The audience 

has been dazzled by top-notch performances 

of Broadway, jazz and pop tunes. Anything can 

happen at the Delray Beach Cast Party!” 

Tickets $35 (reserved seating). 

Blues on the Square is Back at the 

Pavilion, April 13 and 27 

Thursday at 7:30 p.m. 

This new series offers the best Blues entertainment 

from Florida and beyond. See the Mark 

Telesca Band on April 13th and Joel DaSilva and 

the Midnight Howl on April 27th. Bring lawn 

chairs but no pets or outside food and beverage. 

Food trucks, popcorn, ice cream and $5 beers. 

Sponsored by Lagunitas and Old School Bakery. 

Tickets $5 at the gate only. 

Free Friday Concerts Return April 14 

Friday at 7:30 p.m.; free admission; weather 

permitting; bring lawn chairs, and bring the 

family, but no pets or outside food and beverage. 

Food trucks and cash bar are available. 

April 14, The Holidazed ( Reggae/Funk Fusion) 

April 21, Libido ( Top 40/R&B/Rock/Reggae) 

April 28, Entourage (Top 40/R&B/Rock) 

Crest Theatre presents Mark 

Nadler - “Let’s Misbehave” April 14 

Friday, April 14th at 8 p.m. 

Internationally acclaimed, award-winning 

entertainer, Mark Nadler explores the wit, the 

romance and the life of arguably the greatest 

of American songwriters: Cole Porter. Nadler 

will welcome special guest soloist, Spider Saloff. 

Tickets $45/$35. 

Crest Theatre presents Popovich 

Comedy Pet Theater, April 18 

Tuesday, 7 p.m. 

This fun, family night features the unique 

blend of comedy and juggling skills of former 

Moscow Circus veteran, Gregory Popovich and 

the extraordinary talents of his performing 

pets. His entourage consists of world-class jugglers 

and over 30 animals, including house cats 

and dogs (all rescued from animal shelters!), 

geese, white doves and parrots. The Popovich 

Comedy Pet Theater has a rich performance 

history, presenting thousands of shows in 

more than 20 countries. Tickets $25 (adult); 

$15 (student). Sponsored by Young Dentistry. 

The Fieldhouse presents “Say 

Goodnight Gracie” April 20 

Thursday, 8 p.m.; tickets $38 (general admission) 

Alan Safier stars as George Burns in Say 

Goodnight Gracie, the hit Broadway play that 

invites you to spend a hilarious, heart-warming 

evening in the uplifting company of the 

world’s favorite, funniest centenarian, George 

Burns. Say Goodnight Gracie brings his fascinating 

story to life with vintage photographs 

and video clips from film and television performances. 

Catch A Rising Star Comedy 

presents Ben Bailey April 29 

Crest Theatre, Saturday, April 29th at 8 p.m. 

Ben Bailey is the most desired cabbie in New 

York! He is the host of the highly successful 

shows Cash Cab and Cash Cab: After Dark on the 

Discovery Channel. Tickets $67/$47. 

Old School Square is the center of arts & entertainment 

in downtown Delray Beach. Serving 

for more than 25 years as the community’s 

gathering place, the historic campus includes 

the intimate Crest Theatre (in the restored 

1925 Delray High School building) the Cornell 

Art Museum (in the 1913 Delray Elementary 

building), and the Fieldhouse (formerly known 

as the Vintage Gymnasium, c. 1925). The Pavilion, 

which opened in 2002, hosts outdoor 

concerts and festivals. The Creative Arts School 

(located on the second floor of the Crest Theatre) 

offers art, photography and writing classes. 

Old School Square also serves as a venue 

for community, corporate, private and media 

events. For information on performances, exhibits, 

classes or facility rentals, call 561-243- 

7922 or visit OldSchoolSquare.org.


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sPORTS ║ Jonathan Marchessault 

Jonathan Marchessault 

Florida Panthers Top Scorer Calls Delray Beach Home 

By Nicol Jenkins 

{ 

When Jonathan Marchessault is not scoring points on 

the ice for the Florida Panthers, he enjoys the sunny 

carefree lifestyle that Delray Beach has to offer. 

Since he signed on this year, Jonathan 

has become a local hockey fan favorite and 

one of the top scorers for the team in the 

National Hockey League. The Delray Beach 

resident is having a career high season, 

surpassing his previous season highs in 

goals, assists and points. He also played in 

his 100th NHL game on February 20, 2017 

at St. Louis. 

“This season has been a high point in my 

career. I am happy to be with the Florida 

Panthers. We have a good team,” said Jonathan, 

adding, “It has been a rollercoaster 

year for us; winning some games and losing 

some. But now we are fighting a little bit 

more and we’re doing much better.” 

His love for hockey began at a young age 

when his father taught him how to skate. 


His dad and brother encouraged him to play 

hockey and he never looked back. 

“When I started getting older, it was a 

choice for me to go everyday and skate with 

my friends at the rink,” he said. 

Jonathan Marchessault started his career 

in Canada playing for the Quebec Major Junior 

Hockey League in 2007, and ranked 

third for points. In 2011 to 2012, he played 

in 76 games in his first pro season with Connecticut, 

posting 24 goals and 64 points; 

and he ranked tied for first on the Whale for 

points and led all skaters for assists with 40. 

Then in 2012 to 2013, Jonathan played with 

the Blue Jackets and skated in his first career 

NHL game. His successful hockey career 

continued the following two years playing 

in 77 AHL games with Springfield and Syracuse, 

posting 23 goals and 56 points. From 

the 2014 to 2015 season, he played with the 

Tampa Bay Lightning during the regular season, 

and scored his first career NHL goal in 

the Lightning’s season finale. Other achievements 

included skating in two Stanley Cup 

Playoffs games, including 1 in the Eastern 

Conference Final against NYR; and playing 

in 68 games with Syracuse during the regular 

season. From 2015 to 2016, he finished 

third on the Bolts for power-play goals and 

recorded a career-best six-game point streak.

Jonathan decided to play with the Florida Panthers when he 

got the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. 

“The biggest thing was the opportunity to be playing every 

game. The Florida Panthers are really good and I wanted to be 

part of a good team. I also like the Florida weather; it’s a better 

lifestyle for my family,” said Jonathan, who has two children. 

Jonathan has decided to make Delray Beach his home. Jonathan 

was first drawn to the town of Delray Beach while visiting 

his family-in-law, whom lived in the City. 

“When I was in the NHL before, my father-in-law had a house 

here, and my wife and I came to Delray Beach for vacation. We 

just liked the area, the beach and the Avenue with shopping and 

restaurants. We are happy to stay in a familiar place. It was a no 

brainer for me to come here,” said Jonathan. 

On his free time, Jonathan enjoys spending time with his family 

exploring the City of Delray Beach and playing sports. 

“I like to go to the movies with my wife and to the many 

great restaurants on Atlantic Avenue. I also love golfing and 

playing tennis. But most of time, I enjoy taking care of my kids 

and my wife,” he added. 

In the meantime, the local star hockey player spends much 

of his time on the ice, practicing for the season with his teammates. 

He also keeps in good physical shape by training while 

off the ice and taking care of any sports related injuries. 

“This season right now with the Florida Panthers is a big turning 

point for my career. I am happy where I am right now and 

want to keep it going,” said Jonathan, adding, “There are always 

challenges. It’s hard to be a successful team every year; there’s 

always competition and new players on the teams. But right now 

we are doing a good job to come back and I think it’s going well.” 

The Delray Beach hockey player is happy to be able to do 

what he loves every day. 

“I enjoy the fact that it’s a passion for me. I love what I do, love 

my work, and love bringing a good lifestyle to me and my family. 

With hockey, I am able to be living good and my family is living 

a good life also,” said Jonathan. 

In the long-term, Jonathan would like to continue playing 

hockey for the local team and plans to be living in Delray Beach 

for a long time. 

“Career-wise, I would love to have a future long-term contract 

with the Florida Panthers. l love the City, love the fans, and love 

playing for the Florida Panthers,” exclaimed Jonathan. “I would 

love to be with the Panthers for a long time. Let’s see what happens 

with the future and hopefully I can stay. There are a lot of 

ups and downs in the season, but what keeps me motivated is 

I love winning and want to be better; I want to pass what I did 

before and get better every year.” 

Jonathan Marchessault invites local residents to cheer on 

their hometown hockey team, the Florida Panthers! 

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City People 

The Wizard Of Art 

MELANIE JOHANSON 

By Diane Feen 

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Photo by melissa korman 

When you look into Melanie Johanson’s eyes you 

can see forever. They widen as she speaks and 

illuminate the room she inhabits. 

It makes you wonder if this 36-year-old woman is 

as much a work of art as her occupation implies. Her 

life has been punctuated by bouts of creativity with an 

obsession with art. 

It started when she was only eight-years-old. She 

began copying Disney Cartoons in her sketch book 

and progressed to summer art camps, art classes and 

art excursions. Her mother Susan (a kindergarten 

teacher) nurtured her daughters’ artistic curiosity 

and inherent ability. 

At Mount Carmel Academy High School in New 

Orleans (where she grew up) she took every art 

class available. But when it came to getting a degree, 

reality overtook her passion. “I wanted to major 

in something art related, but I wasn’t sure how to 

parlay my interest in visual art into something that 

would make money.” 

Reality is an admirable pursuit, but it can derail us 

when trying to reach our loftiest goals. In this case, it 

means Johanson would have left dormant her ability 

to create wizardry through art for others to admire 

and be inspired by. 

But we don’t have to worry about that now because 

Johanson has taken up residence as Curator of the 

Cornell Museum. Her gift for discovering artistic talent 

and culling it together to create miraculous art 

exhibits (that combine brain power and will power) 

has overtaken her need for security. 

And for that we are thrilled. “Melanie has a sense 

for putting things together in unexpected ways. I’m 

blown away every time I walk into a new exhibition 

at the Corner Museum. She has brought a fresh contemporary 

approach to the museum unlike anything 

we’ve seen in the area,” said Brenda Zappitell, art professor 

and Cornell Board member. 

One example of her firecracker ability to see art as 

one continuous visual orgy was the “Lit” Exhibition. 

The entire museum was filled with colorful artwork 

lit up by way of neon, video, fiber optics and painting. 

The exhibition was a huge success and answered 

the proverbial question – can a museum with a traditional 

past make a sharp departure into the world of 

contemporary art? 

The answer was (and still is) Yes. 

Attendance is up at the museum (that was built in 

1913 as a schoolhouse) and the exhibits continue to 

stretch the imagination though the intersection of art 

and suspended reality. 

Rob Steele can attest to that. 

“Melanie’s ethereally fresh approach to curating 

contemporary art exhibits at the Cornell Museum has 

opened eyes and lifted spirits in magical ways. Her vision, 

and the Cornell’s charm, dovetails beautifully to 

create an unmatched experience for our guests,” said 

the President & CEO of Old School Square. 

Steele is right. The museum has big city momentum 

and small town charm rooted in historic Dade 

County Pine floors, a soaring staircase and old world 

molding. Combine that with exhibits such as “From 

the Ordinary to Extraordinary: Paper As Art” and you 

have a center of artistic gravity that holds down the 

medium with flights of fancy that uplift and inspire. 

That’s exactly the way Johanson saw her mission 

from the start. “I like to design exhibitions that do not 

assume the viewer knows about art history. That way 

everyone who comes to the Museum can be inspired 

and expanded by art from different mediums.” 

The result is a new patronage that spans in age 

from five to 95. It also has big city sophistication in 

an intimate setting that appeals to the new demographic 

of Delray. 

When the art is on the walls - and the burst of genius 

is strewn around the energy field of the museum 

- it looks like an easy task. But that’s far from the 

truth. “I come up with ideas for exhibits by going to 

art galleries and art fairs in New York, Miami and New 

Orleans. I also save thousands of photos and blogs for 

future exhibits. It may start with one piece of art that 

inspires me, or a theme I can’t get out of my head.” 

This has not always been the case. Johanson’s first 

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job was at a web design company. After 

that she taught art teacher at an all-girls 

school in New Orleans. When her husband 

took a job in South Florida she started over. 

As luck would have it Johanson ended up at 

the Cornell Museum. 

“When I took the Museum Assistant position 

at the Cornell I thought it would be 

a temporary thing, but it ended up being 

something far better than I could have ever 

imagined.” 

Many people are glad about that. “Melanie 

has an eye for edgy, quality, fun art that 

suits the Cornell and the following that the 

Museum is cultivating. I’m sure she doesn’t 

believe that imaging and planning exhibits 

for the Museum has anything to do with 

work. For her it’s a challenge and a pleasure. 

She is simply great at what she does,” said 

arts patron Margaret Blume. 

Because of her advertising background 

Johanson designs print material, outdoor 

and indoor signage, mailers and promotional 

material for the Museum. She also plans 

and designs exhibitions, gets sponsorships, 

facilitates art installations, cultivates donors 

and connects collectors with artists. 

On a more personal note, Johanson is 

married to her soulmate, Greer Prather. 

The petroleum businessman is her most 

ardent supporter. “I bounce ideas off my 

husband and rely on him for support in all 

aspects of my life. He is a great listener and 

businessman, and he helps me in my role 

at the Cornell.” 

It seems that Johanson doesn’t need too 

much help. She is divinely guided by an inner 

artistic passion that lights the way for all 

who enter the Cornell Museum. 

Welcome to Melanie’s world. It’s a place 

of wonderment and excitement with color 

and art as the unspoken orator. 


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THE SUNDY HOUSE 

Food Fit For Royalty 

By Diane Feen 

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The 

Sundy House is food for the Gods in 

both an aesthetic and culinary sense. 


Where else can you sit under luscious 

tropical plants and trees and eat food that 

is divinely ordained? Add that to twinkling 

lanterns and tiny lights and you have a meal 

(and an experience) that is part ethereal 

wonderment and part culinary genius. 

We have no doubt that The Sundy House 

is more precious than a coveted turn-of-thecentury 

gemstone as it was voted in 2016 

by diners of OpenTable.com as a one of the 

“100 Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in 

America.” We also realize that many people 

don’t know that dinner is served at this historic 

Victorian masterpiece every Tuesday 

to Sunday starting at 6pm. 

“People don’t understand that we serve 

dinner during the week. They know about 

our brunch, but many people don’t realize 

that you can dine in a quiet beautiful restaurant 

right off the avenue,” said Travis Culver, 

Executive Chef at the Sundy House. 

Culver is right. Dining at The Sundy House 

is akin to being on a deserted island without 

a life boat (that you wouldn’t want even if you 

had one). The outstanding tangible is that they 

are just minutes from the Avenue, yet millions 

of ethereal miles from civilization. You can almost 

throw a stone from Atlantic Avenue and 

Swinton and hit a Royal Poinciana tree on the 

premises of this majestic space. 

There is one difference between this historic 

landmark and most restaurants with a 

pretty face – the food is equally as spectacular 

as the surroundings. Yes, we expected 

the food to be good and yes we thought 

they would have a well storied chef. But the 

menu is far superior to most; and the marinades, 

fish dishes, vegetables and salads are

some of the best you will find in the realm of 

five-star restaurants. 

But the best part is that the prices are on 

par with most restaurants of this ilk. Their 

Fig Salad is one of the best of breed with 

baby arugula that is startlingly fresh, spiced 

walnuts, figs, Manchego cheese and serrano 

ham in a sweet sherry vinaigrette. 

From this jumping off point there was no 

turning back. Dish after dish came out of the 

kitchen with as much fanfare as a Victoria Secret 

supermodel. The Roasted Black Cod was 

a winner in a miso glaze with caramelized bok 

choy and forbidden black rice. The Seared 

Grouper was served in an orange thyme butter 

sauce with butternut squash puree and 

haricot verts (French for green beans). 

Also noteworthy is the Seared Sea Scallops 

with celery root puree and roasted mushrooms 

in a Madeira jus. If you’re cravings are 

more on a meatier pathway we suggest the 

Seared Duck Breast roasted in salsify with cipollini 

onions in a morello cherry sauce. 

The dishes at the Sundy House are so good 

it’s hard not to want to eat the paper they are 

printed on. Executive Chef Culver has been 

holding court here for nine years and his passion 

for excellence and flavor flapping goodness 

is beyond mere verbal description. 

One example of creative wizardry that 

would bring Julia Child to tears is the Maple 

Bacon Brussels Sprouts. But we digress. The 

Braised Pork Shank is also superb - made 

with creamy polenta and mirepoix (diced) 

vegetables in a flavor-filled wine sauce. 

The fish – which is often sourced locally 

– was a favorite of local Delray fundraiser 

Paul Ellenbogen. “The Seared Grouper was 

so thick and tender – it was an explosive 

combination of flavors. I feel like I’ve been 

beamed away by a starship transporter and 

dropped into a tropical paradise.” 

He is right. The Sundy House is a tropical 

paradise. With over 5000 plants derived 

from 500 foliage types from all over the 

world, this outdoor setting has everything 

one needs to dream big while being seduced 

by flavors and texture of unlimited delight. 

Combine that with Savannah-style gazebos, 

serene waterfalls, benches and streams and 

you have an evening to remember forever. 

While the dinner is nothing short of spectacular, 

their Sunday Brunch is world class. 

Situated on the historic grounds with the 

sparkling goodness of Mother Nature’s sidekick, 

the Sundy House Sunday Brunch was 

voted by diners of Open Table in 2016 as a top 

100 best brunch spots in the country (there 

were only three in Florida). Their whirlwind 

of food stations range from a carving station, 

pasta station, seafood bar (with everything 

imaginable), charcuterie and salad bar, omelet 

station, French toast, waffles, side dishes 

and a veritable sweet tooth fantasy station. 

Also included in this feast-of-the-fortunate 

are unlimited Mimosas and Bloody Marys. 

Saturday Brunch is a bit tamer with an 

a la carte menu that includes omelets with 

gourmet ingredients, avocado toast, eggs 

Benedict, Cobb salad, lobster tacos, beer 

batter fish and chips and other dishes. 

If you’re looking for an idyllic wedding location 

The Sundy House is the perfect venue. 

The tranquil one-acre botanical garden, guest 

rooms, award-winning restaurant, fresh water 

streams, charming gazebos and mood altering 

lighting is as romantic as a celeb-fueled 

private island. That is precisely the reason The 

Sundy House hosts over 75 weddings a year. 

The Sundy House was built in 1902 and is 

known for its historic grandiosity and original 

owner – the first Mayor of Delray Beach, 

John Sundy. The beautifully restored Sundy 

House could calm an energizer bunny and ignite 

romance among a semblance of strangers, 

but its natural order is truly a great testament 

to its current owners and historical 

heritage. It is listed on the National Register 

of Historic Places and is one of the most divine 

restaurants to grace our city limits. 

To dine at Sundy House is to dine among 

kings. It’s truly a memorable experience. 

Come along for the ride. 

THE SUNDY HOUSE 

106 S. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33444 

561-272-5678 | www.SundyHouse.com 

The last Thursday of the month is 

HavANA Night with Cuban music, food, 

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dining ║ recipe 

Chef Gerri Witte Photos by melissa korman 

BACON BOURBON 

HALIBUT 

Mussel Beach Restaurant 

501 east atlantic avenue 

downtown Delray Beach 

561-921-6464 

ingredients (makes 4 servings) 

preparation 

4 7oz Halibuts 

4 large potatoes mashed 

24 baby carrots cooked 

8 strips bacon 

6 oz bourbon 

2 oz espresso coffee 

3 oz heavy cream 

4 oz butter 

4 slices prosciutto 

1/4 cup brown sugar 

pepper to taste 

Sauce - Cook bacon and chop into pieces. Sauté bacon with 2 tbs of 

brown sugar until caramelized, then let cool. Mix bourbon with 2 tbs 

brown sugar, and over a low flame reduce to 1/2. Add espresso, heavy 

cream and reduce. Stir in butter to thicken. 

Fish - Pan sear halibut then bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. 

Serve over mashed potatoes and baby carrots. Add sauce and candied 

bacon on top of fish. Fry prosciutto for garnish. 


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We at Atlantic Ave Magazine try to keep our Dining Guide as accurate as possible 

for our reader’s benefit, however this can sometimes be a difficult task. We may 

omit some eateries and others may have moved or closed. If you are not listed in 

this guide we apologize but please feel free to e-mail lisa@atlanticavemagazine. 

com and we will get your details entered for the following month. By the same 

token, if you see a listing that is no longer there then please e-mail lisa@ 

atlanticavemagazine.com and it will be removed for the following month. Your 

help in keeping our Dining Guide up-to-date is very much appreciated. 

delray BEACH 

American 

Atlantic Grille 

1000 E Atlantic Ave, DB (In 

the Seagate Hotel) 

561-665-4900 

Banyan Restaurant & Bar 

189 NE 2nd Ave 

Pineapple Grove 

DB, 561-563-8871 

Donnie’s Place 

60 NW 5th Ave, DB 

561-243-9996 

Ellie’s 50’s Diner 

2410 N Federal Hwy 

DB, 561-276-1570 

Fifth Avenue Grill 

821 S Federal Hwy, DB 

561-265-0122 

Ocean One Bar & Grille 

777 E Atlantic Ave, #C8, DB 

561-270-7373 

Off the Ave 

19 SE 5th Ave, DB 

561-450-6768 

Outback 

1300 Linton Blvd, DB 

561-272-7201 

Boston’s on the Beach 

40 S Ocean Blvd, DB 

561-278-3364 

Gourmet Killer Dogs 

4057 West Atlantic Ave, DB. 

917-656-3664 

Park Tavern 

32 SE 2nd St, DB 

561-265-5093 

Breathe 

401 W Atlantic Ave, DB 

561-330-4526 

Grand Tavern 

710 Linton Blvd, DB 

561-279-2779 

Prime 

29 SE 2nd Ave DB 

561-865-5845 

Brule Bistro 

200 NE 2nd Ave #109, DB 

561-274-2046 

Grangers Grill 


561-276-7881 

Salt7 

32 SE 2nd St, DB 

561-274-7258 

Bru’s Room 

35 NE 2nd Ave, DB 

561-276-3663 

BurgerFi 


561-278-9590 

Burt & Max’s Bar & grill 

Delray Marketplace 

Atlantic & Lyons 

561-638-6380 

Cut 432 

432 E Atlantic Ave, DB 

561-272-9898 

Dada 

52 N Swinton Ave, DB 

561-330-3232 

De La Tierra - Sundy House 

106 S Swinton Ave, DB 

561-272-5678 

Deck 84 


561-665-8484 

Doc’s All American 

10 N Swinton Ave, DB 

561-278-3627 

Henry’s 

16850 Jog Road 

Between Linton Blvd & 

Clintmore Rd 

DB, 561 638 1949 

HiWay Burger 


561-243-6430 

Jimmy’s Bistro 

9 S Swinton Avenue, DB 

561-865-5774 

Johnnie Brown’s 


561-243-9911 

Lilo’s 

814 E Atlantic Ave, DB. 

561-272-8049 

Longhorn Steakhouse 


561-278-1944 

Max’s Harvest 

169 NW 2nd Ave, DB 

561-381-9970 

Max’s Social House 

116 NE 6 Ave, DB 

561-501-4332 

Seacrest Grille 

(Marriott Hotel) 

10 N Ocean Blvd, DB 

561-274-3200 

Shula Burger 



DB, 561-404-1347 

Smoke Inn BBQ 

8 SE Atlantic Ave., DB 

561-330-4236 

The Grove Restaurant 

187 NE 2 Ave., DB 

561-789-8636 

The Office 


561-276-3600 

The Original Brooklyn 

Water Bagel 

14451 S Military Trail, DB 

561-455-7490 

Tryst 


561-921-0201 


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Asian/Sushi/Chinese 

Buddha Sky Bar 


561-450-7557 

China Gardens 

14402 S. Military Trail, 

DB, 561-498-5226 

House of Siam 

25 NE 2nd Ave #116, DB 

561-330-9191 

Lemongrass Bistro 


561-278-5050 

Ming’s Garden Chinese 


561-276-3333 

Yama Japanese Restaurant 


561-266-9929 

Ziree Thai & Sushi 


561-276-6549 

Continental/Greek 

Apeiro Kitchen & Bar 

14917 Lyons Rd. 


561-501-4443 

Bistro 241 


561-330-4080 

Blue Anchor 


561-272-7272 

Boheme Bistro 


561-278-4899 

Caffe Martier 


561-278-7790 

Carpe Diem 


561-455-2140 

Joseph’s Wine Bar 


561-272-6100 

La Cigale, A Taste of the 

Mediterranean 


561-265-0600 

Olio Bistro 

42 SE 2nd Ave, DB 

561-278-6633 

Taverna Opa 

Greek Cuisine 


561-303-3602 

The Greek Bistro 

1832 S Federal Hwy 

DB, 561-266-8976 

Thirty Two East 


561-276-7868 

Coffee/Dessert 

Ben & Jerry’s 


561-272-3112 

Café Bleu 


561-455-4041 

Coffee District 


561-455-0541 

Couture Cakes 


561-279-1828 

Full Of Crepe 

632 E. Atlantic Ave 

DB, 561-562-8090 

Gizzi’s Coffee 

2275 S Federal Hwy #380 

DB, (561) 266-9797 

Jellies at Seagate 


561-330-3775 

Kilwin’s Chocolates & 

Ice Cream 


561-278-0808 

Orange Leaf 

Frozen Yogurt & Gelato 


561-894-8230 

Puro’s Cigar 


561-278-6118 

Starbucks 


561-243-9332 

Starbucks 


561-265-3273 

The Grind Cafe 



561-270-3036 

Health Food 

Ciao Sidewalk Café 


561-278-4520 

Italian 

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza 

115 NE 6th Ave, DB 

561-278-7911 

Bambini’s Garden Pizzeria 

14466 Military Trail, DB 

561-638-6442 

Bella Amici Pizzeria 



561-270-3025 

Cafe Gelato Panini 

& Wine Bar 


561-501-4574 

Caffe Luna Rosa 


561-274-9404 

Carrabba’s Italian Grill 

335 E Linton Blvd, DB 

561-266-9393 

Cena Modern Italian 

9 SE 7th Avenue, DB, 

561-330-1237 

D’Angelo Pizza Tapas 

16950 Jog Road, DB. 

561-381-0037 

Il Bacio Restaurant 

& Lounge 

29 SE 2nd Ave, DB, 

561-865-7785 

Salotta 

145 NE 4th Ave, DB 

561-266-0310 

Sazio 


561-272-5540 

Scuola Vecchia 


561-865-5923 

Terra Fiamma 

Ristorante. Pizza. Bar 

9169 W. Atlantic Ave. 


561-495-5570 

Tramonti Italian Ristorante 


561-272-1944 

Vic & Angelo’s 


561-278-9570 

Windy City Pizza 

401 W. Atlantic Ave, DB 

561-266-2811 

Latin/Caribbean/Spanish 

Bamboo Fire Café 

149 NW 4th Ave, DB 

561-749-0973 

Cabana El Ray 


561-274-9090 

Fit Food Express 

302 NE 4th St, DB 

561-330-4525 

Green Fields Organic Bistro 

4900 Linton Blvd. 

DB, 561 501-4169 

Nature’s Way Café 


561-272-6200 

Nutrition Cottage 

1815 S Federal Highway, 

DB, 561-734-4626 

Purgreens 

Inside Purlife Fitness Center 


561-276-7387 

The New Vegan 

528 NE 2nd St. DB 

561-404-5301 

IL Contadino Ristorante 

165 NE 2nd Ave, 

Pineapple Grove, DB 

561-330-0004 

Il Girasole 

1911 S Federal Hwy, DB, 

561-272-3566 

Luigi’s Coal Oven Pizza 

307 E. Atlantic Ave, DB, 

561-274-1969 

Mellow Mushroom 


561-330-3040 

Pizza Rustica 


561-279-8766 

Rocky’s Italian Bistro 


561-276-9703 

CHE!!! Restaurant 

900 E. Atlantic Ave, 

On the Intracoastal 

DB, 561-562-5111 

Papa’s Tapas 



Phone: ( 561) 266-0599 

Mexican 

Cabo Flats 

Cantina & Tequila Bar 


Atlantic Ave & Lyons Rd. 

DB 561-499-0378 

El Camino 

15 NE 2nd Ave, DB. 

561-865-5350 

Hacienda Mexican 

Restaurant & Bar, 14820 S 

Military Trail, DB. 

561-562-5151 



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Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar 

110 E. Atlantic Ave, DB 

561-808-1100 

Senor Burrito 

142 SE 6th Ave #E, DB 

561-278-5757 

Pubs/Clubs 

3rd & 3rd 

301 NE 3rd Ave, DB, 

561-303-1939 

Blue Anchor British Pub & 

Restaurant 

804 E. Atlantic Ave, DB. 

561-272-7272. 

Bull Bar Inc 


561-274-8001 

Honey 


561-270-7187 

Hurricane Bar & Lounge 


561-278-0282 

Kevro Studio & Art Bar 

166 SE 2nd Ave, DB 

561-278-9675 

N2 Winebar 


The Hyatt Place 

561-278-6802 

O’Connors Irish Pub 


561-330-0022 

Pepe’s Hideaway 

1045 E Atlantic Ave, Db 

561-276-3570 

Sandbar 


561-278-3364 

Tim Finnegans Irish Pub 

2885 S. Federal Hwy, DB 

561- 330-3153 

Seafood 

50 Ocean 

50 S Ocean Blvd, Delray 

Beach, FL 33483 

(561) 278-3364 

City Oyster 


561-272-0220 

Dee Dee’s Conch & Rib 


561-276-1124 

J & J Seafood Bar & Grill 


561-272-3390 

Mussel Beach 

501 E Atlantic Ave DB 

561-921-6464 

Racks Fish House 

5 SE 2nd Ave, DB, 

561-450-6718 

The Fisherman’s Grill 

5199 W. Atlantic Ave, DB 

561-638-0500 

Sandwich/Deli 

Bagel’s With Deli 


561-279-4799 

Big Al’s Steaks 


561-819-1888 

Brighton Beach Bagel & 

Bakery 

14587 S. Military trail 

DB, 561-270-3771 

Checkers 


561-278-9939 

Christina’s Restaurant 


561-278-3200 

Conte’s Italian Deli & 

Gourmet Market 

311 NE 2nd Ave, DB, 

561.501.7399 

Cornell Café Morikami 

Museum 

4000 Morikami Park Rd, DB 

561-495-0233 

Domino’s Pizza 


561-330-0002 

Dunkin Donut’s 


561-243-1196 

Famous Market Deli 


561-495-8590 

Jersey Mikes Subs 

455C NE 5th Ave, DB 

561-276-8949 

Jimmy John’s 

Gourmet Sandwiches 

1911 S. Federal Hwy 

DB, 561-243-1100 

Nemo’s Fish & Chicken 


561-865-5094 

Off the Ave 


561-450-6768 

Sandwiches by the Sea 


561-272-2212 

Subway 


561-278-5959 

Tea-Licious Tearoom 

4997 B, W Atalantic Ave, 

DB. 561-638-5155 

The Café In Paradise 


561-330-3434 

Tony’s Deli 

Breakfast, Lunch, Hero’s 

301 W. Atlantic Ave 

DB, 561-276-1749 

Boca raton 

American 

13 American Table 

451 Palmetto Park Road, 

Boca 561-409-2061 

Abe&Louis Glades Plaza 

2300 W. Glades Road, Boca 

561-447-0024 

The Addison 

2 E. Camino Real, Boca 

561-372-0568 

Boca Wings & Ribs 

2257 North Fed. Highway 

Boca 561 391-9110 

Boca Muse 

7136 Beracasa Way, Boca 

561-367-1133 

Boca Pita Express 

7158 Beracasa Way 

Boca 561-750-0088 

Bogart’s Bar & Grille 

3200 Airport Road 

Boca 561-544-3044 


Boston Market 

7020 Beracasa Way, 

Boca 561-392-2795 

Bogart’s Bar &Grille 

Muvico Palace 20 

3200 Airport Road 

Boca 561-544-3044 

Brewzzi Glades Plaza 

2222 Glades Rd. Boca 

561-392-BREW (2739) 

Cheesecake Factory 

5530 Glades Road. 

Boca 561-393-0344 

Cottonwood Café 

90 Royal Palm Place, Boca 

561-353-2233 

Chops Lobster Bar 

101 Plaza Real. Boca 

561-395-2675 

Duffy’s Sports Grill 

21212 St Andrews Blvd. 

Boca 561-869-0552 

Grand Lux Café 

Town Ctr Mall, 6000 Glades 

Road, Boca 

561-392-2141 

Houston’s 

1900 N.W. Executive Ctr 

Circle. Boca 

561-998- 0550. 

J. Alexander’s 

1400 Glades Road. Boca 

561-347-9875 

Kathy’s Gazebo Café 

4199 N. Fed. Highway. Boca 

561-395-6033 

Kee Grill 

17940 N.Military Trail. Boca 

561-995-5044 

Madison’s New York Grill 

2006 NW Executive Center 

Circle. Boca 561-994-0808 

Mariposa 

Neiman Marcus at Town 

Ctr-5860 Glades Rd. Boca 

561-544-2320 

Max’s Grille 

Mizner Park-404 Plaza Real 

Boca 561-368-0080 

Miller’s Ale House 

1200 Yamato Road. 

Boca 561-998-9142 

Mississippi Sweets BBQ 

2399 N Federal Hwy. 

Boca 561-394-6779 

Morton’s The Steakhouse 

Shops at Boca-5050 Town 

Ctr Circle Boca 

561-392-7724 

New York Prime 

2350 N.W. Executive Ctr 

Drive. Boca 

561-998-3881 

Oceans 18 

5801 NW 2nd Av Boca 

561-994-0400 

Pavilion Grille 

301 Yamato Road, Boca 

561-912-0000 

Pinon Grille, 


Boca 561-391-7770 

Polo’s Restaurant 

5030 Champion Blvd., Boca; 

561-997-2920 

Rack’s Downtown Eatery 

402 Plaza Real. 

Boca 561-395-1662 

Rebel House 

297 E Palmetto Park Road. 

Boca 561-353-5888 

Ruby Tuesday 


Boca 561-392-5705 

Ruth’s Chris Steak House 

225 N.E.Mizner Blvd., Boca, 

561-392-6746 

Seasons 52 

2300 N.W.Executive Ctr, 

Boca-561-998-9952 

Six Tables 

112 N.E. 2cnd St., Boca 

561-347-6260 

Sweet Tomatoes 


561-750-3303 

The Capital Grille 

6000 Glades Road, 

Boca 561-368-1077 

The Grille on Congress 

5101 Congress Av. Boca 

561-912-9800 

Yogurt Rendezvous* 

*(ORB Kosher) 7150 

Beracasa Way, 

561-392-8384 

Asian/Sushi/Chinese 

Bluefin Sushi Thai Grill 

861 Yamato Rd. Boca 

561-981-8986 

Boon’s Asian Bistro 

19605 SR7. 

Boca 561-883-0202 

Cay Da Vietnamese 

7400 N. Fed. Highway., 

Boca, 561-998-0278 

Fah Asian Bistro 

Boca Valley Shopping Plaza 

-7461 N.Fed Hwy. Boca- 

561-241-0400 

5 Spice Asian Market 

Shoppes at Blue Lake 1200 

Yamato Rd. 561-989-1688 

Japango 


Boca 561-999-1263 

Kapow Noodle Bar 


Boca 561-347-7311 

La Tre 

249 E.Palmetto Park Rd. 

Boca-561-392-4568 

Lemongrass Asian Bistro 

101 Plaza Real South. 

Boca 561-544-8181 

P.F Chang’s 


561-393-3722 

Pei Wei Asian Diner 

7152-B Beracasa Way, 

561-322-1001 

Stir Crazy Café 

Town Ctr-6000 Glades Rd., 

Boca 561-338-7500 

Sushi Masa & Thai 

2240 NW 19th Street. 

Boca 561-347-0008 

Sushi Ray 

Shops at Boca Ctr-5250, 

Town Ctr Circle.Boca 

561-394-9506 

Sushi Thai 

100 NE 2cnd St., Boca 561- 

750-4448 

Sushi Yama 

7055-33 W Palmetto Park 

Road. Boca 561- 362-6416 

Tempura House 

The Reserve-9858 Clint 

Moore Road. Building 

561-883-6088 

Uncle Tai’s 

Shops at Boca Ctr-5250 

Town Ctr Circle. -Boca 

561-368-8806 

Yokohama Sushi 

60 N Fed. Hwy, Boca. 

561-392-9328 

Yokohama Sushi 


561-451-1707 

Continental 

Bakery of France 

625 NE Spanish River Blvd., 

Boca 561-361-4490 


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Bistro Provence 

2399 N.Fed. Highway.Boca- 

561-368-2340 

Brio Tuscan Grille 

5050 Town Center Circle. 

Boca 561-392-0344 

Casa D’Angelo 

171 E Palmetto Park Rd. 

Boca. 561-996-1234 

Cote France Café 

100K Plaza Real South, 

Boca. 561-955-6021 

Casimir French Bistro 

416 Via De Palmas #81, 

Royal Palm Place, Boca, 

561-955-6001 

Josef’s Table 

5030 Champion Blvd. 

Boca 561-353-2700 

Kosta’s 

5024 N. Fed Hwy. 

Lighhousepoint 

Georgetown Plaza, 

954-571-3842 

Le Rivage 

450 N.E.20th St. 

Boca-561-620-0033 

Macaroni Grill 

2004 Executive Ctr Drive. 

Boca 561-997-5492 

Mario’s Osteria 


Boca 561-239-7000 

Milos Taverna 

1600 N Fed. Hwy, Boca. 

561-750-6720 

Matteo’s 

233 S Federal Hwy. 

Boca 561-392-0773 

Meatball Room 


Boca 561-409-4111 

Taverna Kyma 

6298 N. Fed. Hywy. 

Boca 33487 

561-994-2828 

Villa Rosana 

9858 Clint Moore Road. 

Boca 561-470-0112 

Italian 

Arturo’s Ristorante 

6750 N.Fed Hwy. 

Boca-561-997- 7373 

Carraba’s Italian Grill 

6909 S.W.18th Street, Boca- 

561-544-8838 

Josephine’s 

5751 N.Fed. Highway. Boca. 

561-988-0668 

La Luna Italian Bistro 

The Polo Shoppes-5030 

Champion Blvd. Boca 

561-997-1165 

La Villeta 

4351 N. Fed. Highway Boca- 

561-362-8403 

Maggiano’s 

21090 St. Andrew’s Blvd. 

Boca, 561-361-8244 

Nino’s Italian Restaurant 


561-392-9075 

Novello Restaurant & Bar 

5999 N. Fed. Highway. 

Boca, 561-994-3495 

Peace a Pizza 

Shoppes at Blue Lake-1200, 

Yamato Rd. Boca 

561-998-Best (2378) 

Pellegrino’s Ristorante 

3360 N Federal Highway, 

Boca Plaza, Boca Fl. 33431 

561-368-5520 

Ristorante Sapori 

Royal Palm Place-301 Via De 

Palmas., Boca 561-367-9779 

Trattoria Romana 

499 E. Palmetto Park Rd. 

Boca, 561-393-6715 

Umbria 

Renaissance Hotel 2000 NW 

19st, Boca. 

561-368-5252 

Latin/Caribbean 

Caribbean Grill 

1332 NW Boca Raton Blvd 

Boca 561-362-0161 

Cuban Café 

3350 N.W.Boca Blvd. Boca 

561-750-8860 

Mexican 

Senor Burrito 

513 N.E 20th Street Boca 

561-347-6600 

La Rosa Nautica 

515 NE 20th St. Boca, 

561-296-1413 

Rocco’s Tacos 

5250 Town Center Circle. 

Boca 561-416-2131 

Uncle Julio’s 


Boca 561-300-3530 

Seafood 

Bonefish Grill 

21065 Powerline Road. 

Boca 561-483-4949 

City Fish Market 


Boca 561-487-1600 

Truluck’s 


Boca 561-391-0755 

Deli/Cafés 

Ben’s Deli Kosher 

The Reserve-9942 Clint 

Moore Rd. Boca 

561-470-9963 

Boca Beach House 

887 E Palmetto Park Road. 

Boca 561-826-8850 

Deli on Rye 

4311 N. Federlal Hwy., Boca 

561-347-1400 

Hotdogopolis 

6020 N Federal Hwy. 

8177 Glades Road Boca 

561-998-5959 

Oasis Cafe 

Renaissance Hotel Boca 

2000 NW 19st, Boca 

561-368-5252 

Saquella Caffe 

82 Royal Palm Place-410 Via 

De Palmas, Boca. 

561-338-8840 

Toojay’s 


Boca 561-997-9911 

Toojay’s Gourmet Deli 

Polo Shoppes-5030 

Champion Blvd. 

Boca-561-241-5903 

Rustic Cellar 

Royal Palm Place- 

409 S.E.Mizner Blvd. 

561-392-5237 

Boca-561-392-5237 

WEST PALM 

TEQUILA COWBOY 

City Place 

550 S. Rosemary Ave. 

WPB 561-249-2749 

Other 

Meals On The Move, Inc. 

561-488-9665 www. 

mealsonthemove.com 

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MISC ║ pet spotlight 

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Beautiful Bella 

You’ve got mail! 

Chocolate loves to ride 

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Luna at 1. Born Feb 29 2016. 

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MISC ║ ask the petxpert 

ask the petXpert 

Do Natural Antibiotics and 

HomeopATHIC Remedies Work For Pets? 

In our world and scope of everyday 

commerce, we deal with natural ways 

to treat health challenges in pets and 

people daily. In our position in the marketplace, 

we have access to thousands of 

natural foods. They range from our macro 

foods such as meat, potatoes and vegetables 

to the micro nutrient foods such 

as salt, pepper, herbs and spices. 

The introduction of antibiotics to the 

field of medicine has been credited with 

saving countless lives, turning serious 

and life-threatening infections into temporary 

ones. However, with the millions, 

if not billions of prescriptions for antibiotic 

drugs that have been written over 

the years, there comes a serious price: 

microorganisms are adapting. We now 

have what’s called “super bugs.” 

In the past we fought off infections 

even before antibiotics were discovered. 

The body has the natural ability to fight 

all types of challenges, especially when 

it is supported by proper nutrition including 

select botanicals. We must also 

understand that antibiotics only work 

on bacterial infections. If the infection is 

viral, yeast, or fungal, antibiotics will not 

help at all and will kill much of the beneficial 

bacteria throughout the body, specifically 

in the digestive tract. Super bugs 

don’t respond to regular prescriptions of 

medicinal antibiotics either. We need to 

take serious measures to deal with the 

problem of antibiotic resistance. 

There are a plethora of natural herbs 

and botanical antibiotics that can handle 

the ongoing assaults on the body that our 

pets and ourselves face daily. Along with 

that, there are actually additional benefits 

that these natural products offer as 

most are antiviral and anti-fungal as well. 

In fact, because these herbs and botanicals 

are foods, they only target pathogens 

that are foreign to the body. 

Do you know the health benefits of 

sea salt, turmeric, curry, basil, rosemary, 

pepper and a whole host of other things 

we add to our diet? Did you know that if 

you apply raw honey to a cut, scrape or a 

bite, an infection will NOT develop? Do 

you know that most cold and flu symptoms 

in our pets and ourselves are chemical 

irritants? Most of these symptoms 

are self limiting, meaning the body will 

heal by allowing the body to heal itself. 

We already mentioned raw honey as 

one of our choices and there are many 

more. In fact, many are already in your 

home. Do you have Turmeric, Ginger, 

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Cayenne or other spicy pepper powders? 

How about Triphala, Pau d’Arco, Echinacea 

and Apple Cider Vinegar? All can 

be used in food, water, broth, smoothies 

and applied topically when mixed with 

safe healthy oils such as organic coconut 

or hemp oil. When used in food, we are 

supporting the immune system. It can be 

used topically on a wound, for periodontal 

issues or as drops for ears. Using in 

food is best, as it supports the natural 

defenses. 

The choice is yours. Do you handle 

the small health challenges with a species 

appropriate raw natural food diet 

along with the natural antibiotics and 

cures that were provided from nature 

and work - or do you continue to cultivate 

new super bugs that continue new 

health challenges to only require more 

toxic solutions? 

Bill Piechocki, nutritionist and Dr. Diane 

Sudduth, DVM are partners in Fiesta Pet Deli 

in Pompano Beach, FL, and co-hosts of the 

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the animal field has provided us unparalleled 

vision and information which we pass to our 

clients on a daily basis. We can be reached at 

800-940-7387. Call us for a free consultation, 

we would be more than happy to help. 

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MISC ║ HUMOR 

When Moving Make Sure 

Your Fish Isn’t a Jumper 

By K.M. Forsyth 

{ 

What? You read it right folks. I’m going to give you a very good reason 

why you should make sure your tropical fish are not jumpers. 

When we bought the tinfoil barbs they 

were small, shiny, silver, diamond shaped 

fish. Then they grew, and grew and grew, 

until they were 6 to 8 inches long. We had 

made the classic mistake most fish tank 

owners make. We bought fish without research. 

Not only were they big, they were 

fast. When they weren’t terrifying the 

other fish in the tank with their speed, they 

were, well, eating them. 

They were incredibly high strung for 

fish. Every time I would turn the dining 

room lights on or off they would either try 

to jump, whacking themselves on the tank 

canopy, or they would bang into the glass 

wall of the tank. 

Well it was time to move from the condo 

to our house in suburbia. We called 

my brother, who had a truck, and my best 

friend Karen to help us move the fish a few 

days before Moving Day. 

I thought I had thought of everything. 

We had laid a tarp in the floor in front of 

the tank (in case of spillage) and had a 

clean cooler, fishnets, and a siphoning 

hose. I siphoned off about half of the water 

into the cooler, and then proceeded to try 

and net the fish. The surviving small fish 

were pretty easy, but the big fast fish took 

a bit more work. Finally, I caught one. I 

lifted it free of the tank and, much to my 

shock, it leapt from the net and fortunately 

landed in the cooler. 

My shriek of alarm brought the troops to 

attention. Now of course the same shriek 

must have frightened the leaping fish because 

it jumped straight out of the cooler 

and came nose to fishy eyeball with me. I 

yelled again and slammed the cooler lid 

shut just as it hit the water again. 

My brother and husband were laughing 

so hard that they were rendered incapable 

of helping. Karen however knew the real 

difficulties were just beginning. There 

were three more Tinfoil Barbs in the tank, 

and when we took the lid off the cooler the 

fish inside was gonna jump again. 

With Karen manning the lid I managed 

to net each of the remaining fish in turn, 

Karen would yank open the lid so I could 

literally toss the fish in and she would try 

to slam it shut again before the fish inside 

tried to escape. And all the time my brother 

and husband were laughing and Karen 

and I would scream at every unexpected 

fish movement. 

The last fish was ready to go in. 

Karen lifted the lid. I tossed the 

fish. As Karen slammed the lid down one of 

the fish made a last ditch effort and jumped. 

The timing was bad; Karen basically batted 

the fish back into the cooler with the lid. 

And of course I was screaming. 

My brother looked at me and said, “Aren’t 

you going to check to make sure that fish is 

ok?” 

I gave him my best “Are you nuts?” look. 

I broke all the rules of safe fish transport 

and eventually resorted to just pouring the 

whole cooler, water and fish and everything 

into the newly set up tank at the new 

house. I just couldn’t face netting the little 

buggers again. Surprisingly we all survived 

with only emotional scars to show for the 

whole adventure. 



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