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INSIDE: Some of Florida’s earliest tourist routes and 18 roadside attractions, most of which still exist. A12 X Looking for clues Forensic specialist and best- selling novelist Lisa Black puts Savorthe it all together. A19 X
SIGHTS Hunting anew Restore your hope during a pandemic job search with these tips. A14 X
Collector’s Corner Thousands of miles of our HE 1930S AND EARLY ’40S GAVE MANY TRAVEL- Stitches of love that survive state’s roads have provided ERS their first look at Florida from the seats the decades. A20 X T of their newly mass-produced cars. Still attractions and views from unspoiled natural vistas met flashy tourist limestone fantasy lands to traps, an intimation of what would come to define splendid exotic gardens the state. U.S. roads for the first time allowed SEE SIGHTS, A12 X
BY EVAN WILLIAMS | [email protected] PHOTO OF THE CORAL CASTLE IN HOMESTEAD / SPECIAL TO FLORIDA WEEKLY ‘Real Bodies’ gets beneath the skin FLORIDA WEEKLY STAFF Center president and CEO, said in a state- ment. “We know our guests will love seeing The Dish Fascinated by the human body? the science beneath the skin and learning A Snickers doughnut from Then the South Florida Science Center about human evolution through time. This Jupiter Donuts. A27 X and Aquarium offers a look inside this fall. is a rare opportunity to see the human body The West Palm Beach museum will from the inside, which we hope will spark launch “Real Bodies: The Exhibition” from an interest in children to seek careers in sci- Sept. 28 to April 11. SEE BODIES, A11 X Download Yes, these are actual dead people, but the our FREE Science Center says the exhibition is appro- COURTESY PHOTO App today priate for all ages. The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium Available on “We are thrilled to bring ‘Real Bodies’ to offers a look inside human anatomy with “Real Palm Beach County,” Kate Arrizza, Science the iTunes and Bodies: The Exhibition.” Android App Store.
PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE B4>B4<4\PX[ hurricane in the western Atlantic or the one advocates violence, segregation or gulf. cannibalism in the flesh — none of these The question assumed a muscular form differences should much matter, beyond Roger WILLIAMS on social media, where it’s now roughly mere irritation, to any of us. [email protected] a Category 4, as questions go, but still What matters is what you know and offshore. trust about those people. Say what you will about Facebook or In my case, I grew up with folks I still As another Thanksgiving appeared on its users and abusers, it often gives you admire and cherish — even though I the horizon 11 months ago, back in mid- a chance to look at people — “friends” consider them historically and politically October of 2019, I began to see the annual — at their best and worst, in devotion or blind and arrogant. In my view, they can question unfold again — the dicey one despair, in gain or loss, sitting on their be callously unsympathetic to the lives about what to do when you have to high horses or broken down in the ditch. and challenges of Americans they don’t break bread with relatives or close friends You see them in their most intimate know, in American settings they’ve never whose politics you abhor. moments, in moments of fabrication or experienced. I figure they’ve embraced Let me oversimplify the two basic con- everyday pleasure, in their most candid a lot of flimflam from propagandeers. clusions people drew. or heartfelt moments, and in their most And that’s what they figure (wrongly, of One, never talk to them again. anxious moments. course) about me. And two? Never talk to them again You see funny and smart, stupid and What I know about them, though, is about politics. But for God’s sake, and the COURTESY PHOTO / FLORIDA ARCHIVES silly, courage or cowardice of sorts — this: They’re often tough, loyal, brave, sakes of country, state, family, baseball, Voters in Tallahassee in 1957. even if they try not to reveal it. You see proud. They’re often kind to others. What football, basketball, hot dogs and beer — what they can do. Often, it’s more than others? Any they come across who, as for the sake of everything we know to be be the most important one Americans you can do. individuals, show them the same uncom- sacred — keep talking. About something. have faced in peacetime since Abraham They show you their art, their food, plaining toughness, willingness to work The weather will do in a pinch (it always Lincoln’s election on Nov. 6, 1860. their living rooms, their long-departed and devotion to those ideals, they have. has). Then, everybody chose sides, quit talk- family members, their children and espe- If those others are black or brown, my But this year that annual question ing and picked up weapons. One side was cially their pets. They show you their people — who are not black or brown and — what to do about your knucklehead wrong. Beginning at 4:30 a.m. on April 12, travels and sometimes their grace and don’t have a clue what that’s like — will people, be they libtards or right-wingers 1861, they killed each other for the next love. support them, treat them with kindness, — becomes more compelling than in four years, until that side gave up. And Finally, they show you either their treat them as fellow Americans, at least in previous years for the obvious reason: now here we are. political idiocy or their political brilliance, individual cases. Everything about 2020 is a novelty. I watched the annual question develop as you define it. Since I want to know So I’m not going to insist they under- This year, the presidential election earlier than usual this year by reading the what they’re thinking, how they’re think- stand or adopt my view of things, not arrives just 23 days before Thanksgiving, news. How Americans reacted to events, ing, and why, I never close the “friend” this time around. What I know about which is followed two weeks later by the especially COVID-19 and the actions of account on anybody, including those them will be good enough for me — good beginning of the winter holidays on Dec. leaders facing it, began to shape the ques- whose politics can seem as offensive and enough for me to talk about the weather 10, the first night of Hanukkah. tion quickly, just like warm water in the un-American to me as a cannibal’s Sunday any ol’ time: on Nov. 3 or 4, Nov. 26, Dec. And now the old question — what to eastern Atlantic can quickly shape a dis- dinner. 10, Dec. 25 or Jan. 20, 2021. do with your family and friends — may turbance, one that later becomes a major In the end, though — and unless some- What about you? ■ more than just closets! THOUSANDS OF THE LATEST IN FASHION FABRICS HAVE ARRIVED CLOSET LIFESTYLE A MONTECRISTO COMPANY VISIT OUR 11,500 SQ. FT. SHOWROOM, DESIGN CENTER AND FACTORY. BY APPOINTMENT. Visit our Showroom or Shop Online at COMPLIMENATARY DESIGN CONSULTATION! MacFabrics.com 561-845-6633 6+2:5220 :25.5220WK6WUHHW_:3% Riviera Beach, FL qDwww.closetlifestyle.com PALM BEACH FLORIDA WEEKLY www.FloridaWeekly.com WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2020 NEWS A3 Social media campaign raises $50k for food bank Under-served children PBCFB and specifically its school term ended for the summer, those Lois Pope demonstrated once again what in Palm Beach County Lois’ Food 4Kids program. meals were less available. As a result, a true champion she is when it comes to whose access to nutritional The goal was to achieve there is an enormous need to fill their the welfare of the children in our county,” food on a regular basis has 50,000 shares in six weeks; food gap. Even before COVID-19, one in Marti LaTour, chair of the board of the been adversely affected by it was attained in four five children in the county was going to Palm Beach County Food Bank, said in the COVID-19 got a big boost weeks. bed hungry on a nightly basis. statement. “We can’t thank her enough for with the completion of a Lois’ Food4Kids is a “No child should ever go hungry, here helping put a huge smile on the faces of $50,000 social media cam- year-round weekend and in Palm Beach County or anywhere else thousands of children while filling their paign launched by philan- summer feeding pro- in this country,” Mrs. Pope said in a state- food needs.” thropist Lois Pope to benefit gram designed to help fill ment. In April, she donated $1 million Palm Beach County represents the the Lois’ Food4Kids initia- nutritional gaps that chil- to expand the Lois’ Food4Kids program. 10th largest school district in the U.S. tive at the Palm Beach Coun- dren face during those “Those of us who are more fortunate More than 60% of school-age children are ty Food Bank. times. While in school, should want to help ensure that these already eligible for free or reduced-price Mrs. Pope, of Manalapan, COURTESY PHOTO these children receive children have access to nutritional meals meals, “and the need is increasing very launched the campaign last Lois Pope free or reduced-price on a daily basis, especially now when the quickly and greatly,” said Ms. LaTour, month, pledging to donate breakfast and lunch, but COVID-19 pandemic has devastated so noting that the Food Bank provides $1 each time an individual shared a social with schools closed, first because of the many families.” meals to more than 3,000 kids at 45 sites media post she originated about the COVID-19 pandemic and then when the “With her latest social media campaign, during the summer and on weekends. ■ IN AN EMERGENCY , TAKE ME TO OR 1309 NORTH FLAGLER DRIVE 5028 OKEECHOBEE BLVD. 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A4 NEWS WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2020 www.FloridaWeekly.com PALM BEACH FLORIDA WEEKLY Marinelife Center tries experimental implant on turtle It’s been a year of bad news for many. condition that’s commonly seen in sea none in pinpointing a patients’ But the team at Loggerhead Marinelife turtle patients. condition and developing tailored Center in Juno Beach is optimistic that “If the operation proves to be suc- therapies for their full recovery.” 2020 may be a good year for sea turtle cessful, we will now have the opportu- The center often compares rehabilitation. nity to release more patients that were the conditions found in its sea This August, the LMC rehabilitation once deemed non-releasable,” Dr. Max turtle patients to human health staff performed the world’s first Inco- Polyak, LMC’s associate veterinarian, by saying “the sea turtle tells nel implant surgery on LMC’s sub-adult said in a statement. “Topsy was dry- us the health of the ocean and green turtle patient, Topsy, to correct docked for four days following surgery, the ocean tells us the health of its elevated caudal carapace and buoy- has returned to its tank, and is being our planet.” As LMC and JMC ancy disorder. Additionally, the cen- monitored for continued treatment.” work together, new information ter successfully partnered with Jupiter Additionally, the center conducted is being brought to the forefront Medical Center to capture imaging to thorough CT scans for two current sea for both sea turtle rehabilitation distinguish “normal” and “abnormal” turtle patients, Suzanne and Zubey, at and the medical community. conditions for patients, which will also JMC. Suzanne is a sub-adult sea turtle “It is exciting that we can use help experts track their progress. patient that is diagnosed with chronic some of our advanced imaging In recent weeks, Dr. Charlie Manire debilitation. Zubey is a juvenile logger- technologies to assist the vet- and Dr. Max Polyak performed surgery head that is being treated for a pulmo- erinarians at Loggerhead Marine on Topsy to place the first-ever Inconel nary lesion. The sea turtles’ CT scans Life Center in diagnosing various implant between the caudal end of the will provide a better understanding of diseases and traumatic injuries in plastron and the muscles lining the coe- the pathology of the diseases and help their turtle patients,” noted Dr. Lee lomic cavity. benchmark their health journey. Fox, medical director of imaging Got all that? “If given the opportunity, we could at Jupiter Medical Center. “Facili- In simpler terms, the implant went in potentially conduct CT scans on every tating accurate diagnosis enables under Topsy’s bottom shell between the patient that we take in considering our these doctors to provide effective tail and the muscles lining the turtle’s close proximity to JMC,” Dr. Charlie treatments for the turtles.” gut. The center’s hospital staff is cau- Manire, LMC’s director of research and For more information, COURTESY PHOTO tiously optimistic that the procedure rehabilitation, said in the statement. visit LMC’s website at www. Dr. Max Polyak and Dr. Charlie Manire with Topsy, a could potentially alleviate the floating “This kind of technology is second to marinelife.org. ■ sub-adult green turtle that received implant surgery. Publisher Account Executives Download Cindy Giles Carey Jones [email protected] [email protected] our FREE Editor Stacy Knueppel App today Scott Simmons [email protected] [email protected] Production Manager Available on Alisa Bowman the iTunes and Published by Florida Media Group LLC Presentation Editor [email protected] Eric Raddatz Android App Store. 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In addition to the social, Last school season, Palm Beach tral instruments for underserved chil- emotional, and academic benefits of Symphony gifted 48 instruments and dren. the arts, music provides students with reached more than 8,000 students “Many music students, from elemen- a creative and expressive outlet which through performances, coaching ses- tary through high schools, depend on they so desperately need at this time. sions, and workshops. their school music programs for instru- Palm Beach Symphony ensures The Symphony also produced a ments or their parents must use lim- instruments meet performance stan- series of 48 instructional videos featur- ited financial resources to rent instru- dards before making the donations. ing musicians on 12 different instru- ments,” Palm Beach Symphony Director The program currently has two violins, ments when in-school instruction was of Education and Operations Olga M. a carbon fiber viola bow, one cello and no longer possible. The videos or links COURTESY PHOTO Vazquez, Ph.D., said in a statement. a keyboard ready to offer students. to the videos are available at www. Palm Beach Symphony CEO David McClymont “With the financial difficulties many To make an instrument donation, see palmbeachsymphony.org and @pby- with Palm Beach Central High School student families are facing and virtual learn- what instruments are available or nom- symphony on Facebook, Twitter and Esteban Cuadra when he received a tuba from Palm Beach Symphony last season. ing during this pandemic, it is even inate a student to receive an instru- Instagram. ■ IN AN EMERGENCY , TAKE ME TO Not all emergency centers can offer the right responsiveness you need, when you need it. } Adult and Pediatric Level I Trauma Center } Board-certified emergency medicine physicians } Comprehensive Stroke Center } Palm Beach Children’s Hospital (24/7 pediatric emergency department) } Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Center Keep your health information close by, call 833.925.0081 901 45TH ST, WEST PALM BEACH or visit stmarysmc.com for a free File of Life magnet. A6 NEWS WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2020 www.FloridaWeekly.com PALM BEACH FLORIDA WEEKLY PET TALES Pets of the WEEK » Presley is a 6-year-old male Delightfully daffy mixed breed dog who’s a hunka hunka Get your ducks in a row if you want to add burning love. He still knows these charming quackers to your family how to shake, BY KIM CAMPBELL THORNTON turn small puddles into large mudholes. rattle and roll! He knows some Andrews McMeel Syndication At night, they need predator-proof hous- basic commands ing to protect them from raccoons, mink already, like sit and lie down. Sara Whitehurst originally planned on and other varmints who might like a duck getting chickens as pets for her two chil- dinner. » The mighty dren, as well as for eggs and to provide Ducklings have special nutrition needs Quinn is a 1-year- pest control in her yard, but a chat with and require a diet with extra B vitamins. old front declawed a cousin who had recently acquired some An easy way to provide this is to add female kitty. She’s persuaded her that ducks might be a bet- brewer’s yeast to their feed every day. shy and prefers ter fit. Check to make sure you live in an area a one-on-one Yes, ducks! Chickens have been popu- zoned for ducks. If not, your neigh- introduction to humans. lar poultry pets for approximately 20 bors may complain about the noise years, but now ducks are taking a quack and force you to rehome them, To adopt or at being companion birds, too. says Lorraine Aubert, director foster a pet Given the right care, including appropriate “Ducks are great to have around on of Pacific Waterfowl Rescue. A com- Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League so many levels,” says avian veterinarian veterinary attention, ducks can be enjoyable mon mistake she sees is people acquiring is at 3100/3200 N. Military Trail in West Brian Speer of The Medical Center for backyard pets. ducks on impulse and then thinking they Palm Beach. For adoptable pets and other Birds in Oakley, California. He not only can release their ducks “back to nature.” information, visit www.PeggyAdams.org or treats ducks in his practice but has them kale and other veggie treats by hand has “Domestic ducks do not have the call 561-686-3663. Services are limited and at home as well. “They are amazingly ensured that the ducks are always happy instincts and skills their wild cousins do,” adoptions are by appointment until further notice. ■ smart, fun to train, and some of the vari- to see her and her children. she says. ous breeds are simply fabulous. They are Before you run out and get some ducks, But if ducks are for you, you’ll learn very popular companion backyard birds, be aware of some special considerations. quickly that they can be highly person- and some do live inside the house, wear- They need water. You don’t need to have able and enjoy cuddling if they’ve been bumblefoot (an inflammatory condition ing their duck diapers.” a pond or lake, though; a child’s swim- raised with plenty of human contact. of the weight-bearing aspects of the foot, Whitehurst, who lives in Milwaukie, ming pool can provide them with the “They will give their family plenty which promotes bacterial infections), Ore., acquired four female Indian Run- water they need to splash around in and of laughs and enjoyment,” Aubert says. traumatic injuries from predator attacks, ner ducks from her local farm store. She clear their bills as they eat. “They enjoy treats such as fruits and foreign body consumption (nails, wires, describes them as charming and great All that water can make for a big mess, vegetables and will eat out of your hand. hardware) and sometimes Aspergillosis egg layers. They also protect her garden though. Be prepared for daily cleanup of They can learn their name and will recog- infections. by eating slugs and other unwanted bugs. their pen and daily water changes. nize your voice when you call for them.” “We are so happy with our little brood, (There’s a reason your grandma used Ducks can be destructive to your yard With sound husbandry and nutrition, and would recommend ducks to anyone,” the phrase “quicker than a duck on a or garden. They may dig holes in the grass their medical problems are compara- Whitehurst says. “They are hardy, don’t June bug.”) They can be a little skittish with their bills as they search for bugs or tively few, Dr. Speer says. He typically mind our Pacific Northwest rain, and are with people, she says, but feeding them nibble on your plants. They can rapidly sees reproductive problems in females, quite easy to care for.” ■ ADVERTISEMENT Snacking Smart: Nutritious (and Delicious!) 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Musical Theatre Performance — 26, as well as live stream from the WPTV ■ Tara Lucier — Talent acquisition Here’s a schedule: Taught by Katherine Lamb, Wednesdays website and GSSF’s website. Paired with manager, Inspirage 5:15-6:45 p.m., Sept. 23-Dec. 2. Cost: $265 dancers from Fred Astaire Dance Studio ■ Ross O’Connor — Financial advisor, KIDS’ CLASSES of Boca Raton, community leaders com- Morgan Stanley Acting 1 — Taught by Ashlley Spinelli, ADULT CLASSES pete for the “Mirror Ball” trophy. ■ Kirsten Stanley — Director of opera- Mondays 4:30-5:30 p.m., Sept. 21-Nov. 30. Acting 1 — Taught by Daniel Eilola, This year’s Ballroom Battle Dynamic tions, Tammy Fender Holistic Skin Care Cost: $200 Tuesdays 5:30-7 p.m., Sept. 22-Nov 10. “Elite Eight” Community dancers are: ■ Kyle Stewart — Vice president- Improv — Taught by Laura Graham, Cost: $225 ■ Steven Bernstein — Founder & investments PIM portfolio manager, Mondays 5:45-6:45 p.m., Sept. 21-Nov. 30. Musical Theatre Jazz — Taught by Lara chairman, SBA Communications Corp. Wells Fargo Cost: $200 Palmer, Thursdays 4:30-5:30 p.m., Sept. ■ Robin Bresky — Founder & presi- The grand prize is $5,000 cash. Tickets Acting 2 — Taught by Lara Palmer, 24-Oct. 15. Cost: $15/class (in advance) | dent, The Law Offices of Robin Bresky are $100. Visit www.ballroombattle.com. Tuesdays 4:15-5:15 p.m., Sept. 22-Dec. 1. $20/class (day of). ■ Dr. Gwenesia S. 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However, lap- certain procedures that are especial- Sheri Unlike laparoscopic surgery, your doc- aroscopic surgery is challenging because ly complex. However, it has been suc- MONTGOMERY tor has a better view and can remain in a the physician must look at the monitor cessfully used in a variety of different more comfortable position, which means and move the instruments at the same operations, including coronary artery CEO, Good Samaritan Medical Center more natural movements, leading to an time. Current instruments have only a bypass, knee surgery, hip replacement, improved experience for you. Robotic 4-degree range of motion, and there is a kidney removal, hysterectomy, mitral surgery is performed with just a few decreased sense of touch. During robotic valve repair, fundoplication, gallblad- When it comes to surgical outcomes, tiny incisions, which means patients may surgery, the physician has a better view der removal, radical prostatectomy and the right team makes all the difference. experience less pain, a shorter hospital of the area being operated on, sits in a tubal ligation. With over 20 specially trained surgeons stay and quicker recovery times. more comfortable position, and can move The best candidates are individuals in a variety of specialties, the Robot- During this type of surgery, the physi- in a more natural way with 7 degrees of who have not had many abdominal sur- ic Surgical Institute at Good Samaritan cian sits at a computer station and directs motion like the human wrist and hand. geries. However, those who have had Medical Center offers some of the lat- the robotic movements. Small instruments There are several benefits associat- their appendix or gallbladder removed or est advancements in minimally invasive, attached to the robot’s arms that have ed with robotic surgery. The robot can had an inguinal hernia repair may still be robotic-assisted surgical procedures to been inserted into the patient through reduce the physician’s movements, mov- candidate. Patients with significant car- our community. By using a da Vinci small cuts match the doctor’s hand move- ing half an inch for every 1 inch moved diovascular and pulmonary diseases may robot, surgeons are able to perform com- ments. The physician can see highly mag- by the doctor, and lessen the effect of any require and extensive cardiac and medi- plex surgeries with precision control that nified, three-dimensional images of the hand tremors that could make a surgery cal clearance before being considered. is not possible with bare hands. The body shown on a monitor by using a less precise. Robotic instruments can also Is robotic surgery right for you? surgery system uses a small camera and camera attached to the end of a thin tube. be used to access hard-to-reach areas of Talk with your doctor to find out if you instruments inserted through small inci- Robotic surgery is similar to laparo- the body more readily through smaller are a candidate for robotic surgery. For sions. While looking at a 3-D image of scopic surgery, during which instruments incisions versus traditional open or lapa- more information, go to our website at the surgical site, your surgeon controls are inserted through small incisions and roscopic surgery. www.goodsamaritanmc.com. ■ Hospital offers new tool in fight against prostate cancer Good Samaritan Medical Center is now prostate to provide less invasive, targeted Beltran, urologist and member of the medi- “After a cancer diagnosis, it is important offering MRI precision targeting for pros- guidance. cal staff at Good Samaritan Center, said in for patients to be able to have access to the tate biopsy guidance, a new tool for physi- The multiple directional adjustments a statement. “This new offering provides latest treatment options close to home, and cians to use to help men in the fight against help clinicians access all areas of the pros- our patients with one of the latest advanced we are committed to offering those kinds of prostate cancer. tate gland. 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FLCancer.com PALM BEACH FLORIDA WEEKLY www.FloridaWeekly.com WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2020 NEWS A9 THE NEW FACE Gardens Medical Center is first in county OF PERMANENT MAKEUP to use new tool for heart recovery Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center says it is the first hospital in Palm Beach County to perform a heart procedure “This gives severely ill with the Impella 5.5 patients the best chance to with Smart Assist, a new technolo- recover and return home gy to enable heart recovery in patients with a good long-term whose hearts are too weak to effec- quality of life.” tively pump blood on their own after a PATEL heart attack. Cardio- – Dr. Nishant Patel, thoracic surgeon Dr. Cardiothoracic surgeon Nishant Patel is the first surgeon at the hospital to use the device for a procedure. to our patients,” said Dr. Patel. “Adding The Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist is a the Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist tech- heart pump that is temporarily implant- nology to our cardiovascular services ed minimally invasively in a patient’s means we can provide a new option to heart. It reduces the heart’s workload patients whose hearts are too weak to and oxygen demand, which enables effectively pump blood on their own the heart to rest and recover, supply after a heart attack. This gives severely much needed blood and oxygen to the ill patients the best chance to recover patient’s other vital organs, and allow and return home with a good long-term BECAUSE RENEWAL patients the ability to walk 24 hours fol- quality of life.” lowing surgery. Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist is HAS NO AGE “This advanced technology gives us the newest Impella heart pump from a new and potentially better option to COURTESY IMAGE Abiomed of Danvers, Massachusetts treat patients who are very sick due The Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist is a heart and is FDA approved as a therapy for to a heart attack,” Teresa Urquhart, pump that is temporarily implanted in a cardiogenic shock for up to 14 days. chief executive officer for Palm Beach patient’s heart to reduce the heart’s workload The Impella platform of technologies Gardens Medical Center, said in a state- and oxygen demand. is the most studied mechanical circula- ment. “It is a minimally invasive treat- tory support platform in the history of 201.591.5498 ment option that enables a patient’s Beach County with comprehensive car- the FDA with real world clinical data 224 Datura Street, Suite 315, heart to rest and ultimately recover, diovascular treatment options.” on more than 100,000 patients and more West Palm Beach, FL 33401 improving the patient’s long-term qual- “Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center than 550 peer-reviewed publications. ity of life compared to other therapies. is always a leading provider in cardio- For more information or for a compli- www.avartepmu.com This new technology furthers our com- vascular care in Palm Beach County, and mentary physician referral, call 833-619- mitment to providing patients in Palm aims to provide the most advanced care 8831 or visit www.pbgmc.com. ■ @avartegroup A COMMUNITY BUILT ON TEAMWORK When your game is on the Elite Orthopedic Care Takes line, you need a Most Valuable The Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Team Provider on your team. 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PBGMC-40956 MVP NAVIO Print Ad_CR-2.indd 1 9/4/20 9:01 AM A10 NEWS WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2020 www.FloridaWeekly.com PALM BEACH FLORIDA WEEKLY Top cardiac surgeon joins JMC heart team Jupiter Medical Center has a new medi- surgery of the mitral valve, surgery of Jupiter Medical Center expanded the of his heart-shaped stones in the color cal director of cardiac surgery. the aortic and tricuspid valves, off pump depth and range of its cardiac resources, or mineral of their choice as a symbol of A board-certified adult cardiac sur- bypass surgery, ablative surgery for atrial with three state-of-the-art cardiac cather- their new heart. geon, Dr. Arthur Katz fibrillation, left ventricular reconstruc- ization labs to employ the most advanced Dr. Katz graduated with honors from will oversee cardiac tion, and surgery of the aorta. techniques to detect anomalies and pro- New York Medical College and com- surgery at the Rob- “Dr. Katz is a gifted surgeon with an vide catheter-based treatment for com- pleted his residency in general surgery son Heart & Vascular impressive track record of outstanding promised coronary arteries and valves, at NYU Medical Center. Following his Institute and Timothy surgical outcomes and we are honored to heart attacks and vascular problems. The residency, he remained at NYU Medical and Jayne Donahue have him join us as the medical director of cardiac surgery program attracts patients Center for a fellowship in cardiothoracic Cardiac Surgery Pro- cardiac surgery,” Dr. Amit Rastogi, presi- from communities throughout the state of surgery. Dr. Katz is board certified by the gram at Jupiter Medi- dent and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center, Florida for its unique combination of ser- American Board of Thoracic Surgery and cal Center. Dr. Katz said in a statement. vices designed to deliver premier cardiac a member of the Society of Thoracic Sur- is highly regarded as Dr. Katz has earned a respected name care and optimal results. geons and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor KATZ a national leader in among his peers and patients and is con- Dr. Katz has earned the nickname Medical Society. off-pump coronary sidered the pulse of the new cardiac sur- “Rock Doc” from patients for his knowl- Prior to joining Jupiter Medical Center, artery bypass surgery. With more than gery program at Jupiter Medical Center. edge and extensive collection of miner- Dr. Katz was a cardiothoracic surgeon at 26 years of experience as a practicing This year, he was recognized by his peers als, rocks, fossils, and gemstones. 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The process “Real Bodies: The Exhibition” features actual dead bodies that have been preserved using a reportedly leaves even the finest, most process known as polymer impregnation, which leaves even the most delicate tissue struc- delicate tissue structure virtually intact, ture virtually intact. down to the microscopic sphere. The exhibition pushes boundaries while blending art, science and emo- tion, the Science Center says. When visi- tors explore different symptoms of the body, they will see the deeper connection between breathing, hunger, heart rhythm, love, motion and thought that makes each person unique. The exhibit also will feature a COVID- 19 component, encouraging visitors to learn more about the pandemic’s impact on the human body. Variations of the show have not been without controversy — human rights activists have raised questions about the origins of the bodies — some have claimed the displays included the bodies of executed Chinese political prisoners and dissidents. A spokeswoman for the COURTESY PHOTOS COURTESY Science Center acknowledged the con- troversy and Ms. Arrizza has said in pub- Aquarium is at 4801 Dreher Trail N., $13.95 for children ages 3 to 12 and $15.95 For more information about “Real lished reports that she believes the bodies West Palm Beach. Admission to the South for seniors aged 60 and older. Science Bodies,” or other Science Center pro- in this exhibition are ethically sourced. Florida Science Center and Aquarium Center members and children under 3 gramming, call 561-832-1988 or visit www. South Florida Science Center and during “Real Bodies” is $17.95 for adults, are free. sfsciencecenter.org. ■ A12 NEWS WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2020 www.FloridaWeekly.com PALM BEACH FLORIDA WEEKLY SIGHTS From page 1 widespread travel along both coasts and through the interior. A golden era of roadside attractions, yet most of them for whites only, vied for attention with the beaches. Adventure and luxury trav- el were giving way to a flood of tourism. But it wasn’t yet very crowded. The post-World War II boom had yet to arrive. Much of that Florida still exists for better or worse, a faded patchwork of its glory days (even during The Great Depression) before it was bypassed by newer attractions and finally today’s Interstate highways. It is of course impossible to take a road trip in 1940 without a time machine, but these old arterials are offered a new vitality from travelers who rediscover them with 80 or 90 years of perspective. Early roadside attractions now evoke Pop art that came 30 years later and the roads themselves are a rebuke to the fast and impersonal Interstate system that replaced them. If those newer highways are all about reaching your destination, these old roads are more about the COURTESY PHOTO journey. Silver Springs State Park in Marion County was Florida’s first big tourist attraction, starting via river travel in the late 1800s, and famous for its Road trips have proved appealing glass-bottom boats. during a pandemic, too, where it is potentially easier to social distance. Sev- In the KNOW eral national publications declared it the “summer of the road trip” and one called road trips “the new normal,” but 10 they also pointed out the trips often led Pensacola U.S. 1 Tallahassee to COVID-19 infections. At the same Jacksonville U.S. 41 time, taking to the open road is akin to U.S. 27 Ishmael taking to the sea “whenever it is Gainesville a damp, drizzly November in my soul.” The roads or the sea offer the chance for 1 1 Bongoland Ruins at Dunlawton 18 a mythic journey that can be emotion- Sugarmill Gardens ally and psychologically curative, even 2 Clyde Beatty Jungle Zoo transformative. Maybe everyone at one 3 Lake Worth Casino and Baths 75 Orlando time or another needs such a geographic 4 Rainbow Tropical Gardens Tampa cure. 5 Coral Castle 4 95 15 17 If you’re thinking of hitting the road 6 The Key West Aquarium 16 this year, stay safe and consider these 7 Original two-lane Alligator Alley routes. Or just enjoy this trip in the 8 Miccosukee Indian Village 14 Sarasota pages of Florida Weekly. It will take you 9 Tin City Waterfront Shops FLORIDA PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY PHOTO 13 to a motley assortment of amusements A family takes a drive up Route A1A in Palm 10 Shangri-La Springs 3 West that were witness to a distant time, 12 Palm Beach back in the day. 11 Everglades Wonder Gardens For t 11 4 Beach many of them still around to be seen in 12 Shell Factory & Nature Park Myers 10 one form or another. for the highway had been first proposed 13 El Jobean fi shing pier and 9 75 2 by Carl Graham Fisher, who established The Bean Depot Café & Museum Naples 7 Miami Beach, as a savvy and wildly 14 Sarasota Jungle Gardens 8 Miami Eastside motorists — 5 ambitious plan to bring Midwestern 15 Rattlesnake Headquarters Old Dixie Highway and Route 1 tourists there. It worked. 16 Sunken Gardens The Old Dixie Highway, built start- Later, U.S. Route 1 (1926) paralleled 17 Bok Tower Gardens Key West ing in 1915, was the first paved interstate and in some portions aligns with Dixie 18 Silver Springs State Park road in the U.S. connecting the North Highway, running from the Canadian 6 to the South. It wasn’t a single intercon- border in Maine for 2,400 miles south nected highway but a patchwork loop to Key West. the 25-acre property decked out in faux- and today has no gambling — which that extended from the Michigan-Can- U.S. A1A (1927) runs parallel to 1 jungle Florida glory. It was shut down the city outlawed in 1939 — but it is still ada border to Miami, in all some 5,800 through the barrier islands down to in 1945, the South Florida Sun Sentinel named the Casino & Beach Complex at miles of two-lane road. Miami Beach. Farther south, it merges reported, due to neighbors’ complaints 10 South Ocean Blvd. It features a grand Much of it has been renamed over with 1. as the city grew; lions roared at night ballroom for events, a design inspired the years as portions were absorbed and monkeys, as well as an “occasional” by the original 1920s architecture and an ■ 1. Bongoland Ruins at Dunlaw- by the U.S. Route system, local towns hippo, escaped. Officials passed a law oceanfront park with shops, restaurants ton Sugarmill Gardens is just off 1 at and counties. More recently, govern- prohibiting keeping wild animals in city and a city pier. 950 Old Sugar Mill Road in Port Orange. ments have considered renaming their limits, ending the business. ■ 4. The botanic gardens are part of an The former Rainbow Tropical portions of the road because the word The area is now a Fort Lauderdale old sugar plantation and mill destroyed Gardens in Boynton Beach was billed “Dixie” symbolizes slavery and racism. residential and commercial area called during the Second and Third Seminole by a 1940s Florida travel guide as a Riviera Beach renamed its stretch the Victoria Park, home to the Stonewall Indian Wars and used as a Confeder- “cameraman’s paradise,” 12 acres full of President Barack Obama Highway in National Museum & Archives docu- ate camp during the Civil War, the exotic tropical plants along with a wish- 2015, and other areas now are consider- menting LGBT history, Gateway Shop- Botanical Gardens of Volusia Inc. says. ing well. While it was destroyed during ing their own changes. ping Center and Victoria Park Hotel. It maintains the 10 acres that was mis- the 1947 hurricane, the Gardens’ café At the time it was built, its racial A Fort Lauderdale Daily News story takenly labeled as the ruins of a Spanish that opened in 1929 survived. Today it is meaning may have been implicit and on Dec. 21, 1941, notes that Beatty per- mission to attract tourists back in 1939. Benvenuto Restaurant & Banquet Facil- understood by its primarily white trav- formed to a “capacity crowd” that day, From 1947 to 1953, a doctor who leased ity at 1730 N. Federal Highway. elers. But the main purpose of the name aweing them with his usual act with the land ran the mostly unsuccessful ■ 5. “Dixie” by a conglomerate of builders “ferocious beasts of the jungle.” The What would you do for true love? Bongoland amusement park and built — business owners, state governments headline next to that story reads, “Hitler Latvian immigrant Ed Leedskalnin cre- now-crumbling concrete dinosaurs. and the auto industry — was to present Admits Nazis are Facing Trouble.” ated a fantastical, larger than life world made of stone — one he kept on creat- a friendly image of the South to North- ■ 2. Clyde Beatty Jungle Zoo was ■ 3. Take a dip in the Atlantic at Lake ing for 28 years until his death, single erners, according to a history of the road Fort Lauderdale’s first big attraction. It Worth Beach and visit the location of by Arcadia Publishing. It was for many lasted from 1939 to 1945, run by a noted and alone, in 1951. The Coral Castle he the original Lake Worth Casino and left behind in Homestead and a garden the first easy connection between these animal trainer and circus performer who Baths. It was built in 1922, Palm Beach U.S. regions, where some nerves from brought lions, elephants and other ani- of immense limestone sculptures that County History Online says. The facil- weigh as much as 30 tons each stand the Civil War were still raw. The idea mals, as well as clowns and acrobats, to ity was rebuilt after a 1947 hurricane PALM BEACH FLORIDA WEEKLY www.FloridaWeekly.com WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2020 NEWS A13 as a monument to romantic obsession, Petersburg’s oldest living museum” at as well as a love of astronomy. It’s now 1825 4th Street North. A plumber and gar- on The National Register of Historic dener named George Turner Sr. in 1903 Places. purchased the land that became a big- “Coral Castle stands as a tribute to time botanical attraction, draining a shal- its creator and the amazing capacity of low lake to produce the “sunken” gardens. the human imagination,” according to Today, regular adult admission is $12. The National Register nomination form, an achievement of art, engineering and Interior Sunshine — sculpture. Once located in Florida City where guests were charged a 10-cent U.S. Route 27 admission, its creator moved it to Home- U.S. Route 27 (completed in 1926) is stead in 1937, where he charged 25 cents among the early roads cutting through and obsessively continued to build. Florida’s interior. It runs for 1,400 miles As the story goes, Leedskalnin was 26 to Indiana. when he fell in love and was engaged to ■ 17. With more than 200 acres of Agnes Scuff, 16. She called off the wed- gardens and hiking trails that make up ding at the last minute, saying he was a bird sanctuary, Bok Tower Gardens too old, but he believed instead he was at 1151 Tower Blvd. in Lake Wales offers too poor. He came to the New World to plenty of space for social distancing as COURTESY PHOTO make his fortune and get her back, living Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales was created by a Pulitzer Prize-winning snowbird named well as its famous 205-foot-tall Singing in Canada, then working at a labor camp Edward Bok in 1929. Tower with a 60-bell carillion, all mir- in Washington State and later moving rored by a Reflection Pool and standing to San Francisco, where he helped with atop Florida’s Iron Mountain, named as a cattle drive to Texas in exchange for such for being among the highest points fare to Florida. He bought an acre of in the Florida peninsula at 295 feet Land in Florida City and used the native above sea level. There also is a 1930s oolitic limestone to begin building his mansion to explore. The park claims life’s work. He worked secretively, alone 23 million people have visited since it and at night. His enormous sculptures opened in 1929. Founder Edward K. Bok either had a domestic theme such as a was a Netherlands immigrant, a Pulitzer bedroom with twin beds and a cradle, Prize-winning author for his autobiog- or often featured astronomical designs raphy and an editor, among his other such as planets. Ed tried in vain to con- accomplishments, who wintered here tact Agnes, who never saw the work. from Pennsylvania. He died in 1930 and Added note: Rock artist Billy Idol was buried at the base of his tower. was moved by the story. He wrote and ■ 18. Silver Springs State Park con- recorded his 1987 hit “Sweet Sixteen” tains Florida’s first big tourist attraction, about Ed and Agnes, taping the official COURTESY PHOTO popularized in the late 1800s via river music video at Coral Castle Museum, at Tin City Waterfront Shops in Naples was a fishing industry hub in the 1920s. travel, east of Ocala at 5656 E. Silver 28655 S. Dixie Highway. Springs Blvd. While the 4000-acre park tion with a major overhaul after buying ■ 6. The Key West Aquarium opened now is open, including its famous glass- it in 1997. The 18-acre attraction offers in 1935, pioneering open-air aquariums bottom boats allowing tourists to peer 50,000 square feet of retail space with with a 15-cent admission for adults and 5 down into the clear natural springs, it is millions of shells, a nature park, mini- cents for kids. It was part of the Works encouraging social distancing measures. golf, a zipline and a massive collection of Progress Administration Program during The first glass-bottom boat tours took exotic taxidermy animals. The Great Depression, along with other place here in 1870, though today’s boats local attractions, in famed Mallory Square, ■ 13. U.S. 41 now cuts through North are much improved. Scenes from 1930s at 1 Whitehead St. Port. But a 1930 Florida map shows the Hollywood classics “Rebel Without a original Tamiami Trail following the Cause,” “Distant Drums,” the James Southwest Gas Guzzlers — path of what is now State Road 776 Bond flick “Moonraker” and “Creature U.S. Route 41 where it crosses the Myakka River. At from The Black Lagoon” were filmed at the El Jobean bridge you’ll find the El Silver Springs. It also was the site of a The 2,000-mile-long U.S. Route 41 Jobean fishing pier, made up of an Rattlesnake Cannery, moved there from (complete in 1928) runs along the South- old section of railroad trestle, and The Tampa after the original owner died of west side of the state before angling Bean Depot Café & Museum at 4370 a rattlesnake bite in 1944. ■ Northeast to the Georgia line, where Garden Road in Port Charlotte. While it continues to Michigan. The portion a Facebook update showed the Depot from Miami to Tampa is the Tamiami Café, which is housed in a 1922 build- Trail. ing that was once a train station and ■ 7. State Road 84 is the original Alli- post office, was still closed due to the gator Alley, a name the state adopted pandemic at press time, the owners look after the American Automobile Asso- forward to reopening with live Blue- ciation, which opposed the road, said grass music on Wednesdays and many it would serve only as an “alley for weekends. alligators.” The Alley brought travelers FLORIDA PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY PHOTO ■ 14. Sarasota Jungle Gardens start- from Naples to the Fort Lauderdale area Clyde Beatty and his Sitting Up Lions, King ed charging tourists for admission as starting in 1968 as an alternative to the and Menelik, in Fort Lauderdale. early as 1936, its website reads, and stretch of U.S. 41 known as Tamiami opened in 1939 with 10 acres of botanical Trail built in 1926, which runs from north of Fort Myers, U.S. 41 used to beauty, birds and animal shows, at 3701 Tampa and on through Naples to Miami. pass through downtown Bonita Springs Bay Shore Road. The zoo now includes The Alley was rebuilt in the late 1980s where it is now called Old U.S. 41, a hub some 200 animals, including tame pink and early ’90s as the last section of of early Florida tourism that has been flamingos. Interstate 75. restored by preservationists. A newer ■ 15. stretch of 41 later bypassed it. Would you be tempted if I ■ 8. U.S. 41 (Tamiami Trail) offers a offered you for lunch some “Rattle- slower, more scenic experience cross- ■ 10. Along Old 41 in Bonita, you’ll snake in Supreme Sauce” or “Snake ing The Everglades. Joanie’s Blue Crab find Shangri-La Springs, a resort and Snaks?” Nothing remains of the old 1937 Café & Miccosukee Indian Restau- spa that first opened as the Heitman Rattlesnake Headquarters that was a rant in Ochopee is a good place to stop Hotel in 1921. The restored property now canning plant for Eastern diamondback for a meal on the Alley, though Joanie’s features a garden, spa and farm-to-table rattlesnake meat — the area was infest- Facebook status at press time was closed restaurant as its boutique hotel under- ed with them — and a reptile attraction. due to the pandemic with plans to goes renovations. A welcome sign described it as such: reopen. Miccosukee Indian Village at ■ 11. The nearby Everglades Won- “Dignified-Fascinating-Educational.” It mile marker 36 also makes a great stop used to sit on the Tampa side near the with its museum to explore Miccosukee der Gardens with its wildlife and botanical features was originally the southern base of The Gandy Bridge on life, alligator “wrestling” demonstrations U.S. Route 92 (constructed in 1926). The and a restaurant. The website notes the Reptile Gardens opening to Tamiami Trail tourists in 1936. bridge connects Tampa and St. Peters- Village is temporarily closed to the pub- burg, just west of U.S. 41. In 1944, the lic during the pandemic but the gift shop ■ 12. The site also included the origi- attraction’s owner George K. End died remains open Friday to Sunday from 9 nal Shell Factory & Nature Park, which of a rattlesnake bite. a.m. to 5 p.m. was destroyed by a fire in 1954. Since FLORIDA PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY PHOTO then, it has been on U.S. 41 in North Fort ■ 16. On U.S. 92 on the St. Pete side, ■ 9. Tin City Waterfront Shops at Sunken Gardens is on the National Reg- A brochure advertising Coral Castle in Home- Myers. The late Tom Cronin and his wife, stead. The tourist attraction is compared to Fifth Avenue in Naples was a 1920s fish- ister of Historic Places and billed as “St. ing industry hub. As the road continues Pam Cronin, saved the place from extinc- other wonders of the world. PALM BEACH FLORIDA WEEKLY BUSINESS A14 | WWW.FLORIDAWEEKLY.COM WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2020 “Many companies still are actively recruiting and looking for people with the right skill set and mindset to fit these changing times. 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Earl STEWART I’m not suggesting that most car deal- [email protected] ers are dishonest. I am saying that the 561-358-1474 auto retail business’ culture and struc- ture encourages dishonesty. It’s hard I don’t know of any other car dealer for two Chevrolet dealers, just 10 miles (or any retailer) who makes his per- apart, to give every customer their best sonal cell phone number public like me. price on every Chevrolet they sell. Mine is 561 358-1474, printed at the end What’s to prevent that customer from of all my blogs, given to all my custom- taking one dealer’s best price to the ers, and printed on my business card. As other dealer and buying from the one you might expect, I receive a lot of calls with the lowest price? The only way for and texts and especially from car buy- dealer A to outsell dealer B is to adver- ers victimized by other car dealers. Of tise and tell his prospective customers course, I get complaints directly from that his prices are lower. When every my customers so I can resolve them, Chevrolet dealer in the market does this, which is the main reason I give them my is when you have dishonesty. personal number. wouldn’t have succeeded in bilking thou- give me a free loaner car whenever my The owners and general managers of My point in telling you this is not sands of people out of millions of dol- car is in for service” (and all other ver- these dealerships don’t always know the to “brag” (Oh, maybe a little), but to lars. A dishonest, shifty looking con man bal promises). “Before I decide if I will details of the deception or sometimes tell you the most common kind com- would be a total failure because nobody finance with you, I have to check with my they “don’t want to know” because that plaint I get from car buyers is from those would trust him! bank and credit union.” I won’t buy this negates the argument of “plausible deni- who’ve been “ripped off.” Almost every When I hear from victims that just used car until I take it to my mechanic ability.” Owners and general managers call I receive is after they’ve bought the bought a car and found out they’ve been for complete inspection.” Is the price you also are reluctant to fire a salesman who car. Why don’t they call me before they taken advantage of, I often hear “he gave me out-the-door, meaning I can give is a top producer. An average salesman sign on the dotted line? It’s because they looked so nice, or honest,” or “he remind- you my check for that amount and drive sells about 10 cars a month. A very good TRUSTED the dealer, his advertisements ed me of my grandson.” When emotion the car home?” salesman can sell 30-plus cars per month. and their salesman. takes over reason, folks let their guard Always remember that this nice young You easily can replace an average sales- All of us make far too many decisions down and don’t ask the hard questions man who reminds you of your grandson, man, but it’s next to impossible to find in life on appearances. “Looks” play you have to when spending your money. is paid 25% of the price he can persuade another “30-car-a-month man.” way too big a part in how we choose They’re afraid they might sound rude or you to pay above the cost of the car. Given the culture of the retail auto our friends, our spouses, who we vote might offend the nice young salesperson His manager also is paid a commission, business, the lack of regulation, and for, and from whom we buy things. who’s trying so hard to help them buy the which goes up for every dollar he can the lack of enforcement of laws against Businesses understand this and choose right car for a good price. raise the price of the car. Two cars of deceptive advertising and sales prac- salespeople and managers who look and You can sound and look “trusting” the same MSRP are rarely sold at the tices, your chances of dealing with a sound honest. by smiling and being courteous, but at same price. Each customer pays as much dishonest salesperson are high. In a car Take Charles Ponzi, for whom the the same time be firm and ask the hard as the salesman can persuade that cus- dealership with loose supervision and Ponzi scheme is named. He was one of questions — ”I won’t sign anything until tomer to pay. It’s not uncommon to see hiring practices, the salesman that sells the greatest con men of all time. If he’d I have compared your price with other thousands of dollars difference in price the most cars is more likely to be the looked devious, mean or dishonest, he dealers.” “Please put in writing that you’ll on the same car to different customers. most dishonest. ■ to their social media sites and web- ed roles in different positions, “Research what industries are hir- sites, reviews by former employees, versatility is key. ing, those in which you could apply ANEW and how they are handling things now, “This is an ideal time to take online your skills, and consider taking some- From page 14 Mr. Whatley says. “How are they treat- courses to expand your professional thing that may not be on your Plan A ing employees during this continuing toolkit,” Mr. Whatley says. “Acquiring list, but rather might be Plan B or C,” emergency? How have they adapted? new certifications will be helpful when Mr. Whatley says. “Consider temporary But while it’s easy to get discour- Are they working from home? Did they applying for new roles. Use online opportunities. Search for opportunities aged, employment numbers are creep- lay off people, and if so, how quickly? Is learning modules for platforms such as in which you can leverage your trans- ing back, and retooling the job search there a community-mindedness to the Zoom and Skype, which help practice ferable skills in a different capacity.” method can help job seekers stand out business?” interview skills and remote work. Hir- in the crowd and find desirable employ- ing managers want to know you have ■ Be prepared for the virtual inter- ers, says Jack Whatley, a recruiting ■ Expand your skill set. the capabilities to navigate the tools and view. strategist who specializes in creating With fewer positions or expand- platforms for remote work.” Virtual interviewing is the new nor- employer-branding cam- mal. paigns. ■ Expand your network. “Dress appropriately, as though you’re “Many companies still are Data shows that network- in the company’s office,” Mr. Whatley actively recruiting and look- ing remains a frequent factor says. “Make your environment clean, ing for people with the right in getting hired. Mr. What- appealing and well-lit. Treat the video skill set and mindset to fit ley says this is the time to interview as though it were in-person. these changing times,” Mr. make new connections and Be aware of making eye contact through Whatley says. “People seek- re-establish existing ones. the monitor, your tone and your man- ing employment not only to “First, paint a complete, nerisms.” pay the bills but also to find updated picture with your “Be proactive and work that is meaningful to profile on the job search persistent, but also them can leverage this time to site,” Mr. Whatley says. be patient,” Mr. be strategic and nimble. “Does your headline create a Whatley says. “Hir- “While there are factors strong brand, and does your ing processes may jobseekers can’t control, they profile highlight your accom- go slower for some can choose to equip them- plishments and capabilities? companies, but there selves with more information, Include keywords that might is a lot a jobseeker skill, and overall preparation, appear in job descriptions. can do to be ready and in the process conduct a Post content on your social when they call.” WHATLEY successful job search.” media sites to show you’re Mr. Whatley offers five tips engaged in meaningful con- — Jack Whatley is a recruiting to help jobseekers navigate versation. And challenge strategist who specializes in creat- their job search during the yourself to reach out to new ing employer branding campaigns that pandemic. people by sending custom- position companies as the employer ized invitations.” of choice in their market. He is the ■ Gather intel. author of the upcoming book “Human Mr. Whatley says the pan- ■ Be flexible in career Code of Hiring: DNA of Recruitment demic can reveal the essence paths. Marketing.” His Driver DNA Hir- of a company’s culture, which The kind of work one has ing System has made Whatley the is a priority for many job can- been accustomed to may not No. 1 people ops recruiting strate- didates today. be feasible given the current gist for truck driving recruitment in In the process of search- economic climate and the the world. For more information, see ing companies, pay attention changes some industries are www.humancodeofhiring.com. ■ undergoing. PALM BEACH FLORIDA WEEKLY REAL ESTATE A16 | WWW.FLORIDAWEEKLY.COM WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2020 COURTESY PHOTOS COURTESY The view from here — amazing SPECIAL TO FLORIDA WEEKLY This home at Water Club in North Palm Beach is all about the views. Yes, there are fabulous eastern, southern and western views, all waiting to be seen from impact-rated windows and doors. This home, in the rarely available “Deepsky” floor plan, has three bedrooms and three baths. Built in 2016, it offers 1,949 square feet of living space, plus two underground garage spaces, and plenty of luxury finishes and amenities. It’s offered for $1,395,000 by Vince Marotta. Info: 561-847-5700 or [email protected]. ■ :HHNO\5HQWDOV (FLHQFLHV 100 yards to the beach ZZZEOXHRFHDQLQQSEVFRP (716) 228-6403 PALM BEACH FLORIDA WEEKLY www.FloridaWeekly.com WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2020 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE A17 Dramaworks names director of development PBC Parks assistant Palm Beach Dra- had the opportunity to offer her a perma- “I am so happy to be returning to my director Installed maworks has a new nent role at Dramaworks and are excited first love, the arts, and to be part of PBD,” director of develop- to be working with her.” Ms. Bryant said in the statement. “I know as FRPA president ment. Ms. Bryant, who grew up in South it sounds like a cliché, but I had reached a Carla S. Bryant, Florida, has diverse work experience in point in my career where it was important Palm Beach whose career spans human capital strategy, marketing, and to me to give back to the community. I County Parks and business, govern- education. As a federal government con- grew up in this area, and I actually go way Recreation Assis- ment, education and tractor in Washington, D.C, she obtained back with this theater. Long before it was tant Director Jenni- the arts, joined Dra- several multimillion-dollar contracts by Dramaworks’ home it was a movie house, fer Cirillo recently BRYANT maworks in early using strategic business development and I saw one of my first films here. was installed as May. practices to support federal agencies. So, there’s a real personal connection. I president of the “Carla is an immense talent, who will She also supported the development believe that the arts are invaluable to our Florida Recreation be a huge asset to Palm Beach Drama- office of the Kravis Center for the Per- society, as they touch us in meaningful and Park Associa- works,” Managing Director Sue Ellen forming Arts during its inaugural year. and profound ways and are a reflection tion during FRPA’s CIRILLO Beryl said in a statement. “Bill (Producing Ms. Bryant has served on several arts of our humanity. Theater makes a differ- Annual Conference at the Omni Orlan- Artistic Director William Hayes) and I and national boards, including the Burt ence in people’s lives, and I think that’s do Resort at Championsgate. have known her for years and have wel- Reynolds Institute for Theatre Training, something we’re even more acutely aware Ms. Cirillo has been in public service comed her volunteer assistance several Florida Stage, Caldwell Theatre Com- of right now, when we have to do without for more than 16 years and previously times on high level projects. She is a con- pany and the Girl Scouts of the USA, live theater. But we’ll be back, and I’m held leadership posts in the nonprofit summate professional with expertise in engaging in a variety of fundraising thrilled to be able to contribute to this and private industries. She has served many areas. We were delighted that we initiatives. wonderful organization.” ■ four years on the Florida Recreation and Park Association board of directors. She holds an MBA with a specializa- Gardens lawyer, agent launch tion in sports administration from Lynn University, a BS in international busi- ness from Florida Atlantic University Professional Real Estate Advisors and an AA in business administration from Broward State College, where she They’ve been friends for more than a Palm Beach Gardens. attended on a full basketball scholar- quarter-century. PRA combines Mr. Mathison’s legal ship. She is a Certified Parks and Rec- Now, two Palm Beach Gardens profes- real estate expertise with Mr. Siebrecht’s reation Professional and was fortunate sionals have joined forces to introduce a front line experience with buying and to be born within walking distance of new business to the South Florida market. selling homes. In addition, Realtor Brig Presque Isle State Park in Erie, Pennsyl- Stephen Mathison, managing partner Edwards brings his commercial real estate vania, sparking her passion for natural of Mathison Whittles Attorneys at Law, a expertise to PRA. 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