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DELRAYNEWSPAPER.COM JULY | 2019 Two Delray Live painting, fundraising during Arts Warehouse employees resign as Monster Drawing Rally & Art Throwdown investigation of grant By: Jan Engoren Contributing Writer monies begins It started with four blank canvases in By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor the middle of the room. Little by little those white canvases began to take on Two Delray Beach city employees resigned on June 5 as color and the detail of their creator. an investigation into their office’s distribution of grant money began. Billed as ‘part performance, part art- walk, part artist throwdown and part Director of the Delray Beach Neighborhood and Com- art sale,” the Monster Drawing Rally munity Services Department Michael Coleman and and Art Throwdown at the Arts Ware- his assistant director Jamael Stewart resigned from house in Artist Alley on June 7 was all their positions. They both began working for the de- that and more. partment in 2015. Inspired by San Francisco artist-cen- The Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics, the tered nonprofit Southern Exposure, the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office and the event was created to bring local artists Palm Beach County Office of Inspector General will and art appreciators to the arts district look into grant distributions, according to interim city for a night of creating, appreciating and manager Neal de Jesus. collecting art, all in a fun environment. The Neighborhood and Community Services Depart- “This is an opportunity to raise aware- ment is responsible for overseeing code enforcement, ness and funds in a fun, interactive neighborhood safety and sanitation. [CONT. PG 2] setting and to see the artists create live works of art,” Arts Warehouse Director Jill Brown said. “It’s fun and accessible and people can purchase original art at affordable prices while supporting the local artistic community and the Arts Warehouse and artist services/programs.” The Arts Warehouse is an arts incu- bator with many artists’ residences, including local artists Agata Ren and Colleen Thompson, who specializes in custom pet portraits. Arts Warehouse artist in residence, Colleen Thompson, posing with one of her pet portraits. Photo by Jan Engoren. While DJ Al Johnson pumped out the beats, the four throwdown artists - During a 90-minute painting frenzy, ol Wong were among those minglers, Gregory Dirr and Peggie Batia Lowen- audience members milled about and along with filmmaker Damian Fitzsim- berg of Boca Raton, Eric Karbeling of a dozen or so drawing artists lined the mons, owner of Brave Man Media. Miami and Brazilian artist Luciana perimeter of the room. Delray’s Director of the Delray Beach Neighborhood and Commu- nity Services Department Michael Coleman is one of two employ- Boaventura, of Delray Beach picked up Fitzsimmons will have Delray Beach residents Gabe and Car- ees who resigned as an investigation into the department began. their paint brushes. a studio in the building [CONT. PG 2] Photo courtesy of city of Delray.

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[FROM PG 1] and just finished shooting his first feature film “Off The Rails,” in the Arts District, as well as a music video, “Fools Gold,” with the Raggy Monster band of West Palm Beach. “I’m very excited to move into the Arts Warehouse,” said Fitzsimmons, who hails from the UK. Once the competition began, Karbeling, a muralist, threw down a coat of black paint on his canvas, sketching an outline of a skull. Lowenberg, a painter, public artist, and community arts educator, splashed some azure and white as her backdrop, all the while moving to the beat of the music. Boaventura, known for her abstract and imaginary figures, chose a sea-foam green to build a scene of lush foliage. Dirr, who admires the paintings of J.R. Tolkien and PBS artist Bob Ross, outlined his canvas in tones of blue with a sun-like glow in the center. Boca Raton artist Gregory Dirr in the process of Participating mixed media artist Marilyn Behar Delray Beach based artist Luciana Boaventura cre- creating his Tolkien-esque painting. Photo by Jan The pieces evolved. Lerman. Photo by Jan Engoren. ating her winning painting. Photo by Jan Engoren. Engoren. Karbeling’s once black background mor- ture-inspired canvas, where she attempts wasn’t expecting to win.” Timothy Hall, a business owner, pur- to draw parallels between the natural chased Karbeling’s work for $225 and a se- phed into a series of brush strokes in pri- Every piece sold. mary colors of red, yellow and blue reveal- world and human nature. rious collector (aka Boaventura’s husband, ing an abstract skull in the center. Dan Pollitt, an equity trader from Boyn- Luis) purchased Boaventura’s winning Winners were determined by audience ton Beach purchased Dirr’s painting for painting for $275, saying “She deserves it.” Lowenberg’s theme of ladders stretching reaction. $125 and was ecstatic about the purchase. skyward revealed itself from the blue. She All proceeds support the Arts Warehouse Boaventura’s completed painting received “I thought his painting was a winner,” Pol- has created a series of 30 paintings with and winners will receive a one-month art ladders as the theme. “They are reaching the most enthusiastic audience response, litt said. “I’m a gamer by heart and there is exhibition in the Arts Warehouse back- toward heaven, connecting heaven and while the other three shared equally in the something nostalgic for me in his painting.” earth,” she said. audience’s appreciation, as determined by room gallery. applause. Ashley Martinez of West Palm Beach was Dirr’s final reveal was a surrealistic Lord- thrilled to purchase Lowenberg’s ladders The Arts Warehouse is located at 313 NE of-the-Rings-esque theme, while Boaven- “I’m very excited,” said Boaventura, who to hang above her staircase. “I’m so moved 3rd St. For more information visit artsware- tura put the finishing touches on her na- was helped out by her daughter, Gaby. “I by it,” she said. house.org Delray CRA gets new director Two Delray employees resign as Staff report the board. “We work hand-in-hand and side-by-side.” Renee Jadusingh has been promoted investigation of grant monies begins from assistant director of the Del- Board members agreed that Jadusingh is [FROM PG 1] Coleman took over as di- ward,” de Jesus said. “The community we ray Community Redevelopment ready to take over the job. rector in July 2015 after serve deserves that, and I have full con- Agency to executive director. he retired from the Delray Beach Police fidence in Captain David Weatherspoon “She is ready to go,” board member Department at the rank of captain. Stew- to do the job with the highest of ethical She received the new title last Angie Gray said. “I think she is more art joined the team in Dec. 2015. standards.” month from her bosses, the CRA than capable.” board. Coleman declined to comment when Commissioner Adam Frankel said he Costello became executive di- reached by phone. couldn’t discuss details either. The decision came after ex- rector after his boss resigned ecutive director and long- from the role in 2014. Costello While the probe is going on, three other “Because of the ongoing investigations time Delray employee Jeff worked in the city’s planning employees in the department have been into the matter by the Palm Beach Coun- Costello submitted his res- department for 18 years and reassigned. David Weatherspoon, a po- ty Commission on Ethics, the Palm Beach ignation to the board. Renee Jadusingh is the new exec- then for the CRA for 12 years. lice captain who has worked for DBPD County State Attorney’s Office and the utive director of the Delray CRA. Photo courtesy of CRA. since 1993, will run the Neighborhood Palm Beach Office of Inspector General, Originally, he proposed stay- He worked on projects like iPic, and Community Services Department I cannot comment on the changes in the ing on board to transition for the Arts Warehouse and the re- until a replacement is chosen. Neighborhood and Community Services a 90 day period. His contract stated he only development of West Atlantic Avenue. Department. However, we are confident needs to provide a 30 day notice. “Because of the multiple ongoing investi- “I am really proud of the accomplishments in the city’s position and look forward to gations, I can’t discuss details of the two the conclusion of all investigations” The board agreed 30 days was enough of a in the CRA that have occurred,” Costello recent resignations. However, I can say transition period. His last day was June 28. said. “The investments are strategic. The that the Neighborhood and Communi- It is unclear the timeline of the investiga- plans are in place, the foundation has been “Jeff has been preparing me,” Jadusingh told ty Services Department will be run with tion and what allegations the employees laid and you have an excel- [CONT. PG 5] professionalism and fairness moving for- face. JULY 2019 | YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 3

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things you need to know this July in Delray Beach been appointed as Director Emeritus. Dr. standing community service, academic until Aug. 5 at noon. 1 The Delray McOwen is an original founder of Sand- performance and leadership skills. Zoe 9 Beach Historical oway and has guided much of the Center’s Deitelbaum who attended American Her- Atlantic High Society’s “Snail Mail animal care efforts for the past two decades. itage School and Enrique Rodriguez who graduate Chase Correia Summer Camp” re- Local veterinarian Dr. Kristin Quisenberry, attended Atlantic Community High School received a $2,500 schol- turns for its second “Dr. Q” will transition into a leadership role received the college scholarship. arship from the Palm year this month. at Sandoway. Dr. Q is about to open her own Beach County Sports 7 Campers will ex- animal practice, “Dr Q’s Pet Vet” on North Delray’s Cham- Commission. He grad- plore the history of communication with Federal Highway just north of George Bush. ber of Commerce uated with a 5.45 GPA interactive games and activities; connect Sandoway’s animals have been donated as CEO and president and was ranked third with pen pals around the globe; learn to unwanted pets, were injured or rehabilitated Jeb Conrad resigned in his class. He scored a perfect 36 on the use typewriters, feather quills, and fountain but unable to be released to the wild. on May 31 after ACT. He was a 4-year varsity soccer player pens; decorate letter boxes; and build their about a year in the and captain of the team. He was a member 5 own collections of international stamps. The Cornell role. Stephanie Im- of the Spanish National Honor Society, Fu- Campers will also interact with writers, art- Art Museum will melman, former executive director of the ture Business Leaders of America as well as ists, papermakers and civic leaders. Sessions hold its 6th annual Delray Marketing Cooperative, is serving as the National Honor Society. He also received run July 8-11 or July 22-26. Camp is in ses- 6x6 sale on July 25. interim CEO. a $1,500 scholarship from The Palm Beach Doors open at 6 p.m. County Property Appraiser’s Office. sion from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Historic Ca- 8 and sales begin at The Arts Garage has launched a new son Cottage. The camp is for kids ages 7-14 art supply drive to benefit local schools. 10 Spady Cultural and costs $125 per child. Supplies included. 6:30 p.m. The6x6 Exhibition & Sale invites all aspiring, professional and hobbyists’ art- HeARTfelt is a new Arts Garage initiative Heritage Museum re- Scholarships are available. Registration re- benefitting local schools and their arts ed- ceived a $20,000 grant quired. ists, of all ages, to submit original artworks, of any medium – in the 6'' x 6'' format for this ucation programs. Arts Garage will ask from the National En- 2 patrons and residents to donate materials dowment for the Arts Summer Uku- all-inclusive art experience. All pieces are lele Jams are back shown as the Spotlight Gallery feature exhi- such as colored pencils, paints, construc- for the creation and at the Delray Beach bition for the month of July, are open during tion paper, and more arts and crafts sup- exhibition of “eroica: Public Library. From Delray Beach’s First Friday Art Walk on July plies throughout the year, donating to four black, brown, red and 5-7:30 p.m., jam out 5 and will remain on view until the 6×6 Art schools annually. Each quarter, Arts Garage yellow comic book nar- on July 10 at the library. Sale. All submitted artworks are sold for $30 will choose a new school to receive donat- ratives.” Eroica, which also means “heroic,” is each in an auction-style sale. The cost to ated supplies. The collected supplies for this an introductory project organized by cura- 3 The Delray Beach Playhouse is trying to tend is $5 at the door. All proceeds benefit inaugural drive will be donated to Village tor and artist Khaluah Nuruddin and artist raise $50,000 by Sept. 3. If you want to join the Cornell Art Museum programming. Academy on the Art and Sara Jo Kobacker William Cordova that focuses on the origins in on the effort, donations begin at $25. For Campus. Collection boxes will be placed in and representations of super heroes of color 6 more information, call 561-272-1281. Two students from Delray Beach high the Grassroots Gallery at Arts Garage. The in different comic book publications since schools received Comcast Awards Schol- gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday their origins in the late 1930s. The show will 4 Sandoway Discovery Center has a new arships. Students are selected for their out- from noon to 6 p.m. Donations accepted open in October. lead veterinarian. Dr. Scott McOwen has Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce board selects interim CEO

Staff report Under his tenure, the chamber introduced the years. She also has worked for Fortune its 1909 Business Accelerator program and 500 companies such as Continental Airlines, Just hours after Delray Chamber CEO and acquired the Delray Morning Live Facebook AT&T and Global Crossing both in the President Jeb Conrad resigned from the job, morning talk show. United States and in Europe. the chamber board announced its new in- “I’m happy to step in to help out my former terim CEO. Immelman is familiar with the Delray chamber. When she was executive director colleagues at the Chamber, ” Stephanie Im- Stephanie Immelman will be the chamber’s of the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative, melman of Immelman Consulting said. “I leader while the board conducts a search for her offices were located inside the chamber. know the town, the team and the Board. My priority is to focus on communications a permanent chief executive. Stephanie Immelman has been named interim She has worked with the chamber’s board, - with the Chamber Membership, with the CEO of Delray Chamber. Photo courtesy of Delray Conrad was in the role for about one year. employees and members closely throughout City and with the Community.” Chamber. LIVE FIT

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New director Ivy Remedy - Grand Opening [FROM PG 2] lent team.” Boylston complimented Costello on his ac- Have you heard? We've taken cessibility. over Delray Morning Live! Board members thanked Costello for his Join us every Wednesday at service to the city. “He’s never not replied to an email within Capital One Cafe! “You have a tough job,” Commissioner and 24 hours or not called me back within 24 Thank you Ryan Boylston & board member Adam Frankel said. “You hours,” Boylston said of Costello. “You are Amanda Perna for hosting! handled it with class. You put in a lot of time extremely accessible and you have always and effort, seven days a week, after hours. To learn more about the Delray Beach Chamber gotten back to me.” & how you can become involved, visit: Sometimes you got kicked a little harder than you should’ve. I’m really appreciative of Costello said he calls Delray home still but is what you have done for the city.” “looking forward to a new opportunity and D e l r a y B e a c h . c o m Board member and commissioner Ryan to have an impact on others.” 6 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER | JULY 2019

runner, competitor, PR guru Melissa Perlman very rewarding and exciting for me. The career goals. At that time, I assumed run- 1 Tell us a little bit about Maccabi Games, or “Jewish Olympics” as ning competitively was in the rear mir- yourself and your company they are often called, are the third largest ror. That was until, I returned to Spanish BlueIvy Communications. international sporting event in the world River as the assistant cross country and and bring together Jews from more than track coach – which quickly whipped me I am a Delray Beach resident and found- 80 countries to compete in a variety of into running shape again! I applied and ed BlueIvy Communications just over sports. Their ultimate goal? To build Jew- was accepted to the Team USA Half Mar- 8 years ago! Our company is based in ish pride through sports – which as we all athon team for the 2013 Maccabi Games downtown Delray Beach. I attended high know, sports has a very special way of do- in Israel; I ended up winning an individ- school at Spanish River in Boca Raton, left ing that for all religions, ethnicities and ual bronze and team gold, ran a personal for college at Brown University in Provi- backgrounds. When we get on the court, best at the time, and was mesmerized by dence, RI, and then came back to South field, or track – we are all athletes, doing the sport once again! Fast forward – six Florida where I worked at Office De- something we love! years, and I’m still running strong! pot’s global HQ in the Communications Department for seven years. I launched 3 How did you get into running? 4 Where have you competed? What BlueIvy Communications in June 2011 place has been your favorite? with the goal of helping small and me- I started running competitively my fresh- dium sized businesses tell their stories, man year of high school to get in shape I have been so fortunate to compete in held in 1932, are an international Jewish grow their brands, and secure positive for soccer (as many future runners do!). races all over the world, including Israel and Israeli multi-sport event now held exposure in the South Florida media. To- I knew I had some talent in my genes (Tel Aviv and Jerusalem); Berlin, Germa- every four years in Israel. The regional day, BlueIvy has clients of all sizes, in a because my dad was an accomplished ny; Duluth, Minnesota; Sacramento, Cal- games - known as the European and Pan range of industries (non-profits, restau- sprinter, who ran at Penn State and ifornia; Boston, Massachusetts; Eugene, Am Games – take place every four years rants, retail, legal, health, and technolo- competed at the Maccabi Games him- Oregon; New York City, NY; and on cross as well – but during off years. They also gy) based in cities across the country! We self in 1973. I had a wonderful fun high country courses and tracks around the move around Europe and South America also provide services beyond Public Rela- school career under the tutelage of Rick country. My running career has stretched for each event. In 2019, the games will be tions, such as social media, video, website Rothman, who also eventually became a from age 13 to my current age of 37, and held in Budapest, Hungary and Mexico and newsletter content, and much more! Coach at the Maccabi Games, as a two- I hope it will continue for a long time! City, Mexico. The Maccabi Games are time individual and two-time team state I’d say my favorite was 2013 in Tel Aviv, open to Jewish athletes from around the 2 You are the Maccabi USA Half champion. From there, I competed at Israel during the Maccabi Games Half world, as well as to all Israeli athletes re- Marathon Chair. What does that mean? Brown University for a few years before Marathon. It was my first time running as gardless of religion. In 2017, the World hanging up my running shoes to focus on This is my first year as Maccabi USA part of a team since I had quit my college Games brought together 10,000 athletes Half Marathon Chair, which means I was team…it was my first time racing com- from 85 countries. Applications for the responsible for recruiting Jewish ath- petitively with big goals since my mom Games are accepted the year before each letes from around the U.S. to join Team had passed away in 2008…and it was a event. To learn more or to apply for the USA’s squad, assigning team positions, very emotional time. That race was tough 2021 World Maccabi Games in Israel visit raising money to support our trip to Eu- and challenging in many ways – but I felt maccabiusa.com. rope, and being the lead point person like I was running on a cloud by the end We also just hosted the first inaugural for management and the athletes. I’m of it…and I ended up running a personal Maccabi Fun Run 5k run/walk in Boca exciting about our Half Marathon team best by 9 minutes! To this day, that race is Raton on June 23. This will be an annu- this year, which includes two NCAA what I daydream of when I think of the al event and it is both away to spread the Cross Country runners, one profession- perfect race! word about the Maccabi Games and also al athlete, and a few very accomplished 5 How can someone interested be- to raise money for the South Florida ath- distance runners. I have been involved come involved in an upcoming Macca- letes competing in the Maccabi Games in the Maccabi Games for over 20 years bi event? this summer and future years. To learn now, competing in four Games (1997, more or to donate to the fund, please visit 2013, 2015, and 2017), so having the role The Maccabi Games (aka the World Mac- www.maccabifunrun.com. as athlete, captain and Chair this year is cabiah Games or ‘Jewish Olympics), first Decision from judge expected next month in tennis tournament lawsuit By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor Match Point filed its own motion for summary judge- ment. The tournament operators say the city couldn’t The outcome of the city of Delray Beach’s lawsuit against have bid out the tournament because it is a sole source tennis tournament operator Match Point Inc. will likely provider meaning its the only one that could provide the be decided by a judge next month. service.

Unable to settle the matter outside of the courtroom, City commissioners had a closed door meeting in May Judge G. Joseph Curley has scheduled a 90-minute sum- to discuss a possible settlement. City attorney Lynn Gelin mary judgment hearing on the case at 2:30 p.m. on Aug. presented the offer, which was not made public, to Match 2 in courtroom 10H of the Palm Beach County Court- Point. house in West Palm Beach. She told commissioners during a recent city meeting that Match Point responded to the settlement offer by saying, The suit was filed in March 2016. The city is after better “See you in trial.” terms for its contract with the tennis tournament oper- The city’s suit alleges its $25 million, 25-year contract is ator that brings an annual ATP professional tennis tour- voidable since the contract wasn’t competitively bid. The Judge Curley will review both requests for summary nament to the Delray Beach Tennis Center every year. contract was renewed in 2005 and is set to expire in 2030. judgment during the hearing. LIFE JULY 2019 | YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 7

Symphonia Boca Raton’s two-year outreach program teaches Delray Beach kids to play string instruments By: Dale King Contributing Writer The program is designed to expose children to classical instruments and Symphonia Boca Raton’s outreach music, both through hands-on expe- program called “Building a String rience and as audience members. The Orchestra – and Self-Esteem” hosted program is made possible through a recent recital that gave 25 under- grants from Impact 100 Palm Beach served kids from Delray Beach the County, the Community Foundation Sha Zhang, left, performs with youngsters opportunity to entertain a gathering of Palm Beach County, the Virginia of fans with their acquired musical during a string recital at the Naoma Don- and Harvey Kimmel Family Fund, nelley Haggin Boys & Girls Club in Delray talents. Gail Biben and Stanley Waldshan. Beach. Photo by Dale King. The youngsters, ranging in age from 6 expressed a strong interest in and tal- “It’s a thrill to see how these young ent for music, the Symphonia String to 14, have been taking violin lessons students have progressed,” said Anna- with instructors and musicians from Outreach Program also provides pri- bel Russell, executive director of The vate lessons. The Symphonia for almost two years. Symphonia. “We’re so pleased to be The night of May 23, they performed able to help the children at the Boys & “Studies show how important music for family and friends at the Naoma Girls Club express themselves in new is to academic achievement,” Russell Donnelley Haggin Boys & Girls Club and positive ways.” said. “By continuing the music pro- on SW 7th Street, Delray Beach. gram we began almost two years ago at For students in the program who have the Boys & Girls Club, The Symphonia has not only given these children the gift of music but has also boosted their confidence and self-esteem.” The Boys & Girls Club of Delray Beach provides after-school care for at-risk children. The Symphonia, the region’s world- Victoria Simpson displays her ability to play class chamber orchestra, provides the violin and read music during a string re- Sha Zhang, right, joins Alana Pearce at a classical music for the enjoyment and cital at the Naoma Donnelley Haggin Boys string recital at the Naoma Donnelley Haggin benefit of the South Florida commu- & Girls Club in Delray Beach. Photo by Dale Boys & Girls Club in Delray Beach. Photo by nity. King. Dale King. INSIDE Boca Raton Bowl moves to new day, time, network Palm Beach County Staff report

The 2019 Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl will take place on a new date and time and air on a different channel.

After taking the field on the Tuesday night before Christmas for the past 5 years, the bowl will now be played at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21.

And if you are used to tuning in on ESPN, you will have to switch your channel over to ABC to see the game. “This will be our first opportunity to play the Cheribundi Some things will remain the same. The bowl will return to FAU Boca Raton Bowl under the beautiful Florida sunshine,” said Stadium located on the campus of Florida Atlantic University. Doug Mosley, Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl executive direc- Another thing remaining the same is the sponsor. Cheribundi tor. “While we really enjoy our traditional Tuesday evenings for Sushi & Stroll will be the title sponsor for 2019. the game, this year we will move ‘Boca’s biggest annual outdoor at Morikami [8] party’ onto what is typically a perfect-weather day during that “Cheribundi is proud to be back as the title sponsor and official time of year.” muscle recovery drink for our third Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl,” said Cheribundi CEO Steve Pear. “The Boca Raton and The 2019 Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl will select its two par- Palm Beach County communities are a top-notch location to ticipating teams from its three partner conferences: Conference host one of the most exciting ESPN bowls of the season. Cheri- USA, the Mid-American Conference and the American Ath- bundi is part of the daily training regimen for over 265 profes- letic Conference. Bowl week activities include beach parties, sional and collegiate sports teams, providing muscle recovery, pep rallies, a kickoff luncheon, community outreach and other boosting immunity and improving sleep.” activities throughout Boca Raton and Palm Beach County.

The calendar for the 2019 college football bowl season is signifi- “We’re eager to welcome a national network audience to Boca Raton for this year’s game,” said Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer. cantly later than it has been in past years, impacted by Thanks- “We look forward to showcasing our beautiful city on ABC and giving falling on Nov. 28 and conference football championship enjoy yet another successful Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl.” games taking place on the weekend of Dec. 6-7. That meant the Diamond Dixie bowl schedule couldn’t start until Friday, Dec. 20, and the day The Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl is one of 15 bowl games where the Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl had traditionally taken owned and operated by ESPN Events, a division of ESPN. For at Arts Garage [9] place – the Tuesday before Christmas – would be Christmas more information on the Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl, visit Eve this year. CheribundiBocaRatonBowl.com. 8 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER | JULY 2019

original, massive, stickwork sculpture Don’t miss events designed by internationally acclaimed artist Patrick Dougherty and created on 1 Delray will $3 fee for taiko drumming performanc- site through a “community build” by 106 hold its annual es (6:30 p.m.; 7:15 p.m.; 8 p.m.) Available volunteers utilizing 30,000 pounds of free July 4 celebra- for purchase at the door only. willow. tion at the beach. Beginning with 9 Boca will sand sculpting from 8 a.m. to noon, there hold its annual will be all sorts of family friendly activ- Fabulous Fourth ities. If building castles isn’t your thing, on the Fourth there will also be a volleyball tournament Amphitheater on July 2. He will bring his of July. Head at 8:30 a.m. Music begins at 5:30 p.m. and Chip Tooth Tour to Boca and the show fireworks will launch at 9 p.m. will feature special guest Abby Anderson. to Countess de 4 Austin-based funk and soul band Hoernle Park at 2 Catch the ROXY ROCA will be performing at 7 Soft rock- 6:30 p.m. for live music and performanc- Queen of Forró The Funky Biscuit on July 11. The six- ers Air Supply es, carnival rides, games and crafts, food Elba Ramalho on piece horn-driven funk and soul band will hit the stage at and drinks, and of course fireworks to July 13 when she delivers feel good music and catchy lyr- 8 p.m. on July 19 performs at the ics about life and Love. Before long the at The Pavilion at end the night. Free parking will be avail- Seminole Casi- crowd is moving and sharing a vibe with Seminole Casino able at several nearby public parking lots no Coconut Creek. The Brazilian song- the dynamic frontman/lead singer Taye Coconut Creek. including Boca Corporate Center with bird will perform in The Pavilion at 8 Cannon. The Funky Biscuit is one of the Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock complimentary shuttle service will be- p.m. Ramalho, who is also a poet and ac- band’s favorite rooms to play in all the first started producing big hits in the gin at 5:30 p.m. until 10:15 p.m. Blankets tress, has won two “Latin Grammys” and country, partaking in the spirit and en- late 1970s. Songs like “Lost in Love,” “All and lawn chairs permitted. Personal fire- 16 Awards of Brazilian Music. With 38 ergy of the great bands and musicians Out of Love,” “The One That You Love,” works, sparklers, alcohol and family pets albums released and a career spanning 40 that have graced the nightclub before “Sweet Dreams” and “Making Love Out are prohibited. years, she is considered among the great- them. ROXY ROCA is touring their lat- of Nothing at All” soared up the charts est artists of Brazil. Her shows bring to- est album “A Better Way”. The album was and have each achieved multi-million 10 Bar Brawls continue this month on gether an eclectic audience of all ages as produced by Grammy-nominated Chris plays on the radio. Tickets priced at $35- Wednesdays at 9 she is constantly playing at jazz, rock and “Frenchie” Smith, and recorded at his 55 per person. p.m. at Death or forró festivals as well as business meet- studio, The Bubble, in Austin. The band 8 ings and major events. Tickets priced at has released 4 music videos from the Visit the Glory Bar in Del- $25/$30/$35 per person. album, including an inside look at their oldest and largest ray Beach. The second (latest) tour of Japan. botanical garden bartender show- 3 Sushi & Stroll in Palm Beach case pits local bartenders from Miami to Summer Walk 5 Roar and Pour County for free Stuart against each other to bring home Series returns to at the Palm Beach on Thursdays. Morikami Muse- Zoo is back. On Mounts Botanical Gardens is offering the title of champion and $750 prize. The um and Japanese July 27, head to the free admission to all Palm Beach Coun- finals will take place on Aug. 28. The 2019 Gardens on July 12. Walk through the zoo after hours and ty residents every Thursday now until Bar Brawls is presented by 1-800-Call gardens, hear taiko drums and grab some explore. Copperpoint Brewing Company Sept. 26. On display now is CUTTING Lee. Tickets to attend each weekly event sushi from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets $7 will be taking over the taps. CORNERS:A Stickwork Exhibition. Lo- start at $10 for general admission. A lim- online in advance or $8 at the door for cated in the Great Lawn area, this inter- 6 See Rob Thomas at Mizner Park ited number of Ringside seats at the bar adults, $5 or $6 for children. Additional active, environmental exhibit features an are $25. Boca Raton Museum of Art awarded grant for new art installation ‘Tree of Knowledge’ Staff report The tree that inspired Hassinger was designated as a “historic tree” Sculptor and performance artist Maren Hassinger’s “Tree by Boca Raton’s Beautification of Knowledge” exhibit, which was inspired by a banyan Committee in 1992. It was orig- tree in Boca’s Pearl City neighborhood, will come to life inally planted by school children this month. before the first World War. In the Thanks to a $35,000 grant from the National Endowment 1930s and 1940s, it was the gath- for the Arts, the installation will be created by Hassinger ering place for those who lived in with help from the public. the African-American community known as Pearl City. “The Boca Raton Museum of Art is honored to be re- Sculptor and performance ceiving support from the NEA,” Executive Director Ir- During this time, the museum artist Maren Hassinger vin Lippman said. “And so pleased that this funding will will be offering free admission so will work on creating the folks can participate in the proj- “Tree of Knowledge” ex- support a project that takes the concept of ‘art in public hibit with help from lo- places’ to a new level of engagement.” ect. cals. Submitted photo. Boca Museum of Art’s “Tree of Knowledge” exhibit is inspired by a Hassinger will work with the public this month to roll banyan tree in Boca’s Pearl City neighborhood. The debut of the exhibit is sched- newspapers during community-based story-telling ses- uled for Nov. 5. From July 2 – 31, museum guests will have the opportu- sions. nity to be part of this exhibition by creating these branch- “These awards, reaching every corner of the United The rolled papers will form 20-foot-long aerial roots of style elements, featured as part of Hassinger’s large-scale States, are a testament to the artistic richness and diversi- the “Tree of Knowledge” that will hang from the ceiling installation. The display will require thousands of these ty in our country,” said Mary Anne Carter, acting chair- in the museum’s main gallery. These forms will represent twisted branches. man of the National Endowment for the Arts. “Organi- the aerial roots that hang vertically from the branches of zations such as the Boca Raton Museum of Art are giving Participants’ names will be collected and will be incorpo- the Banyan tree. They descend and take root in the soil to people in their community the opportunity to learn, cre- rated within the exhibition. become new trunks. ate, and be inspired.” JULY 2019 | YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 9

of Latin music in 1992. He introduced mium $35 8-10 p.m. July Calendar Afro-Rican Jazz, an innovative blend of Diamond Dixie is an Orlando-based progressive jazz, world music and tradi- General Admis- country duo made up of sisters Gabriela Arts Garage tional Puerto Rican roots. sion $25 | Re- and Bianca LeDuc. The girls have been served $30 | Pre- Arts Garage All performing for more than a decade and Comedy Night mium $35 Arts Open Mic have traveled all over the United States July 2 Night playing shows, recording music and The third Sat- making radio and television appearanc- urday of the months June through Sep- 8-10 p.m. July 9 es. They have played in the VIP Lounge tember, Arts Garage hosts a pageant $5 for perform- at West Palm Beach shows for Florida 8-11 p.m. style elimination contest for twelve Drag ers and patrons Georgia Line and Luke Bryan in addition Queens and Kings. Every month, the au- $5 for patrons | to shows at the House of Blues in Orlan- Try your hand at stand-up, sing a come- Free for performers do and Runaway Country Music Festival dience and judges will send three contes- dic tune, or tap into your literary side in Kissimmee. tants packing until there is only one GA- with a funny poem during an hour of Are you an inspiring artist, writer, or RAGE QUEEN OR KING! open mic. Two regional stand-up come- musician who is itching for a spot in 3rd Thursday: Art Meets Music dians take the stage in the second hour to the limelight? Well now is your chance Kiki Sanchez close the night with gut-busting laughs. to shine! Arts Garage presents our ALL July 18 July 26 ARTS OPEN MIC NIGHT. If you’ve 7-11 p.m. THE NARRA- been working on a song, a poem, a rap, 8-10 p.m. TIVE Art Ex- or a riff that you want to show off, this Art Walk and Concert hibit Opening is the place for you. Take the stage and General Admis- Reception Free event perform your talent while your friends sion $35 | Re- July 5 cheer you on. This is your chance to own The 3rd Thursday of every month Arts served $40 | Premium $45 the spotlight. Hosted by Kyle Holder of Garage hosts a FREE art walk & concert 6-8 p.m. Smooth Bounce Entertainment. featuring local artists and bands. This Among the new generation of young month we are featuring live music by Afro-Peruvian Jazz musicians that are Opening Reception Hip Hop Revo- Tasty Vibrations and Holy Dances. emerging on the national Jazz scene is pi- Free event lution: Lyrical Rhymefest Spellbound anist Kiki Sanchez. Although Sanchez is Enjoy wine and art at the opening of a young player, his musical interpretation July 19 THE NARRATIVE EXHIBITION fea- July 11 is resounding, leaving the listener with turing local emerging artists Aiyah Sibay 9 p.m.-mid- 7-10 p.m. admiration and much anticipation for and Vivian Koppelman. The event is free! night greater things to come from a musician Arts Garage RSVP for updates! of such high caliber. General Admission $10 Fundraiser An Evening The Chris Shut- Celebrates Hip Hop Culture by joining General Admis- with Saunders ters Band Sermons and rappers with graffiti artists, Hip Hop sion $45 | Reserved $55 | Premium $65 influenced dance and DJ’s from all over the Timeless Join us for Spellbound, a night of fund- July 27 South Florida. Talented performers will Wanderers raising magic at Arts Garage! hit the main stage to present their vari- 8-10 p.m. July 5 ous rap styles, filling the night with dope This FUNdraiser will kick-off with a re- General Admis- ception including complimentary lite 8-10 p.m. lyrics and beats. sion $35 | Reserved $40 | Premium $45 bites. The show will include up close and General Admission $30 | Reserved $35 | Douye main stage magicians and an evening Chris Shutters is a gifted songwriter, gui- Premium $40 July 12 of jaw-dropping entertainment includ- tarist and vocalist whose prodigal talent ing Andy Holland, Gary Goodman and and relentless passion are immediately Two time Grammy Award winning sing- 8-10 p.m. more! recognizable in every performance. He is er/songwriter/trombonist Saunders Ser- a 2-time National Blues Champion (2007 mons is a highly sought out artist who General Admis- Garage Queens and Kings & 2017). He was voted best artist/song- has toured the world with the greatest sion $35 | Re- July 20 writer of Chicago in 2010 and best artist in the music industry. Sermons is a gem served $40 | Pre- mium $45 Professor Jace has studied in India and in the United who consistently provides the ingenuity States for 25 years on chakras and meditation at the and reliability needed in the high de- Douyé performs jazz standards in a way Mayo Clinic under Dr. Gladys. mand industry of music. that makes the songs new again. Her Through these studies we have found out that sound is delicate, pure and sophisticated. through meditation the body heals 80% faster sugar The William diabetes, high blood pressure, depression and so on Cepeda Af- Her style in presentation of repertoire is PROFESSOR but also through meditation you can manifest done with elegance and finesse. Douyé anything positive in your life such as relationships and ro-Rican Jazz careers. It's like we are a magnet force, we draw Project has since worked very hard at finding her Ms. Jace what we think and feel. own place in the jazz world. July 6 Prof. Jace is a spiritual healer. Her goal is to heal and to teach you to manifest a positive mind, body and Diamond Dixie spirit and how to complete your life with Love, 8-10 p.m. Happiness, Peace and Contentment. July 13 General Admission $35 | Reserved $40 | All sessions are one on one. 8-10 p.m. • Professor of Metaphysics Premium $45 Love and Light be with you. Known as a cultural icon of Puerto Rico, General Admis- • Teacher of Meditation Grammy-nominated artist and composer sion $25 | Re- • Natural Energy Readings 561-923-9951 William-Cepeda revolutionized the field served $30 | Pre- 10 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER | JULY 2019 from Toledo 4 times. Orchid Basics Library Arts Garage July 13 Summer Saturday Cinema Jam Session 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 13 July 30 Newcomers to orchids will learn how to 2 p.m. 8-10 p.m. choose the correct plants for their growing area and what orchids need (i.e., wa- Akeelah and the Bee $5 for patrons ter, light, fertilizer, and temperature) to | Free for per- grow and flower beautifully. Seven Solos Exhibition A young girl from South Los Angeles formers tries to make it to the National Spelling Orchid Repotting & Mounting Orchids Cornell Art Museum Bee. (Rated PG ; 1 hr 52 mins) Our monthly JAM SESSION brings local musicians together in a collaborative per- July 20 Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Small Films that Start Big Conversations formance environment creating a nur- . . . Join us for our free summer film and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Seven Solos departs from the traditional turing community of and for the partic- discussion series. Nora McDevitt, an group exhibitions at Cornell Art Muse- ipants. Kick back and vibe with Delray’s Learn how often an orchid should be re- award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter um by featuring only seven artists; each musicians in an ever-changing impro- potted, the different potting medias to and producer, will lead a discussion on creating a unique, site-specific, immer- vised jam session. No memorized notes use, the proper type of pot or basket to the films after the screening. Come for sive experience in six galleries plus the or lyrics: just bring your instrument and use, and how to mount orchids on items the film, stay for the conversation. Pop- Margaret Blume Atrium space. let the music play. such as a tree fern or cork corn and air conditioning included. Training Your Eye—Now What? Artists featured in this exhibition have Children Summer Shows shown their work in galleries and muse- Mounts Botanical July 27 Mad Science Garden ums worldwide. Come see art work by: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Miya Ando, Giannina Dwin (in collab- July 11 oration with Freddy Jouwayed), Jacob Orchid Trilogy Learn about pests and diseases that harm Fisher, Frank Hyder, Brookhart Jonquil, 2:30 p.m. orchids, from bacterial and fungal rots Mounts Auditorium Shinduk Kang and Alex Trimino. Mission: Moon Reach for the moon and to insects such as thrips, scale, snails and probe the wonders of space as Mad Sci- Cost for all three classes: $95 for Mounts spider mites. Students will learn how to Admission: $8 (general); $5 (seniors 65+ ence takes you on a voyage of discov- members; $105 for non-members Cost identify the culprits, what products to and students with ID); free for children ery. We’ll travel 239,800 miles above the for individual classes; $40 for Mounts use to get rid of them, and how to avoid under 12, Old School Square members earth as we commemorate the 50th an- members; $45 for non-members them in the future. and veterans. niversary of landing on the moon. Our Presenter: Sandi Jones, Broward Orchid interactive high energy show will explore Supply Constructions Old School Square Delray Beach the moon, principles of flight and even by Myles Mellor 1234 5678910 11 12 13 Your monthly crossword 14 15 16 44. Low card 25. Alfresco social climber 17 18 19 45. 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A fun-filled, inter- SUMMER July 18 active program that covers the history of 2:30 p.m. Taiko, the music of Japan, modern drum- The Selfish Giant’s Garden” is an abridge- ming performance, and drum making ment of Oscar Wilde’s original fairy tale. using discarded barrels that have been A live theatrical puppet show with mar- recycled into Taiko drums. Learn about 2019 ionettes. “You must learn to share if you Japanese culture and why Japan is called want to be happy.” The show ends with a “The Land of the Rising Sun.” AT MIZNER PARK AMPHITHEATER Check out: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens FREE Events new summer exhibit Falling Water, Soaring Kites Friday, July 12 at 7 pm Staff report GAME NIGHT “ON THE BOARDWALK” Immerse yourself in two aspects of Jap- Games & DJ anese culture this summer at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens: water- Friday, July 19 at 7:30 pm falls and kites. PEACE OF WOODSTOCK A new exhibit, on display through Aug. 50th Anniversary - Concert 11, explores transformative experiences through the two subjects that have been Friday, July 26 at 7:30 pm featured in Japanese poetry and paintings BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY SINGALONG since the tenth century. Movie (PG13) ‘Crows and Waterfall’ is ink and mineral pigments Drawn from the Museum’s Permanent on silk with gold leaf by Aizu Katsumi. Submitted Collection, this exhibition features a se- photo. Friday, August 2 at 7:30 pm lection of 19th and 20th century prints, kite-fighting competitions. SYMPHONIA BOCA RATON paintings, and lacquerware depicting celebrated waterfalls accompanied by an ar- The kite was introduced to Japan through Friday, August 9, 2019 at 7:30 pm ray of bold, colorful kites. Buddhist practices brought over from China and Korea. 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900-plus find Taste of Recovery event at end of a rainbow in Delray Beach By: Dale King Contributing Writer Choice” Award, but he donated the $2,500 to Crossroads. When the clock struck 6 p.m. on June 1 at the Old School Square Pavilion in down- Judges for “Critics Choice” were Mike town Delray Beach, rain kept on pouring Mayo, dining critic for the Sun Sentinel; from skies that had been threatening all Jan Norris, writer for Florida Weekly and day. food writer for the Coastal Star and Robert Higginbotham, a well-known local restau- “We had about three inches of water flow- rant consultant. ing near the entrance,” said Linda Pallatto, Delray Beach Deputy Vice-Mayor Bill Bathurst pres- who was manning the gate at the third an- ents Marc Woods with the Vision of Hope Award. At Participating restaurants included Lou- left rear is James Scanzillo. Photo courtesy of Russell Chef Louis Bossi and his team at Taste of Recovery. ie Bossi’s, Bird in Hand, Basel, Brule, City nual Taste of Recovery benefit. Levine. Photo courtesy of Russell Levine. Oyster, DADA, Driftwood, Death or Glory, Then, as if someone turned off a big spig- around the world. Its mission is simply executive director for Crossroads, at day’s Hai House, Josie’s, Rocco’s Tacos, Michel’s ot, the precipitation stopped and a colorful to provide a safe harbor for individuals to end. “This year, we really delivered.” Catering, Seasons 52, Winemaker’s Table rainbow filled the sky as the sun returned. meet to become true to themselves and to and Subculture. By the time the last morsel of food was con- “Just like what happened last year,” Pallatto be released from the bondages of addiction. remembered. sumed, more than 900 people had come Delray Beach Deputy Vice-Mayor Bill The Taste of Recovery fundraiser was and gone, though many remained to talk to Bathurst presented the Vision of Hope At that moment, hundreds of people who founded two years ago by Louie Bossi, him- friends or listen to some final tunes from Award to Marc Woods, community im- were queued up nearby with umbrellas un- self a recovered addict who is now a chef/ the band. provement services code enforcement of- furled began flocking into the tented area partner of Louie Bossi’s Italian restaurant in ficial for the city. In that role, Woods has The three-hour event gave local chefs a where lots of local restaurants had gathered downtown Boca Raton. Bossi’s dining place been an advocate for continuous improve- chance to compete for “People’s Choice” for the foodie event that benefits the Cross- is part of the Big Time Restaurant Group. ments in standards and practices for code and “Critics’ Choice” awards of $2,500 roads Club, a non-profit, 12-step-based enforcement to ensure the ethical delivery Visitors sampled the fare that came from 17 each. “People’s Choice” winner was Proper meeting center that supports an average of of recovery services throughout the com- restaurants that offered savory bites from Ice Cream of Delray Beach. English noted 900 people a day pursuing recovery from munity. Woods brings nearly 40 years of their varied menus. Live entertainment that the cool, first-place finisher was actual- various forms of addiction. Pallatto is a service to his job. was provided by Dave Scott and the Reck- ly a last-minute entry, having joined the list bookkeeper for the agency. less Shots. of participants on Friday for the Saturday New this year was a raffle for a chance to Since 1982, Crossroads has been an essen- activity. win The Golden Table – a dinner oppor- “This was fantastic; there was a real sense tial element in the recovery of many resi- tunity for 10 guests with butler service and of community,” said Steve English, assistant Louis Bossi himself won the “Critics’ dents, snowbirds and other visitors from swag bags. Keep cool in South Florida this summer By: Heather McMechan Special to amid obstacles, web net bridges, two the Boca and Delray newspapers automatic foam ball loading machines, donut slides, ninja course, rope course, The extreme heat can get to you and your rock climbing wall. La-La Land Kids In- family during the summer. When you’ve door Playground is located at 11411 W. had enough of the beach, pool or local and social entertaining mega-plex. The Palmetto Park Road Suite B. water play, maybe it’s time for some in- Entertainment Center will feature some door fun. Boca Raton Children’s Museum run free as they explore the town around of the latest attractions in the industry them. Little Town Play is located at 15200 along with food, beverages and beer and There are some great local places from in- The Boca Raton Children’s Museum is wine for adults. Game of Zones will serve Jog Road A4 in Delray Beach. door playgrounds, to children’s museums, hosting Fun Fridays at the Children’s all age groups with activities including to toy store events. You’ll find something for Museum. Join them every Friday from 11 Game of Zones bowling, Spin Zone bumper cars, a state- every age in this South Florida round up. a.m, to 1 p.m. Event dates are 7/5 Puffy of-the-art laser tag arena, video arcade Chalk Adventure,7/12 Ice Painting and Opening this summer, Game of Zones games and more. It will be located at Ice Cones,7/19 Water Splash Day,7/26 is a 15,000-square-foot modern event 11411C West Palmetto Park Road. Bubble Dance Party, 8/2 Rock Painting, and 8/9 Movie and Popcorn. The museum is located at 498 Crawford Blvd. Learning Express Toys of West Boca The Learning Express Toys of West Boca H IR CUTS is hosting a meet and greet with Ariel on WE COME TO YOU! Aug. 11 from 1-2 p.m.! There will be lip SERVICING La-La Land singing performances, selfies with Ariel HEALTH CARE FACILITIES and more. Learning Express Toys is lo- La–La Land Kids Indoor Playground is & RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES a 15,000-square-foot indoor playground cated at 3013 Yamato Road. $30 designed specifically to keep your chil- Little Town Play dren happy for hours. This 3-level in- DOMINICK’S 561-397-2902 door play structure (covering over 5,600 A safe, and fun indoor play center spe- square feet) has activities for your kids to cializing in active, imaginary play for 7000 W. Palmetto Park Rd. enjoy such as: a giant four person wave toddlers and children ages 6 months-6 B RBER SHOP Boca Raton, FL 33433 City National Bank Building slide, foam ball fountain, two foam ball years. Little Town is the perfect place to By Appointment Only SW Corner of Palmetto & Powerline dumping baskets, rainbow bridges, pyr- let your little ones’ legs and imaginations JULY 2019 | YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 13 LIVE AT COCO

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Big changes at Boca Regional Hospital: Partnership in place, new CEO coming By: Dale King Contributing Writer it sustain and build upon its commitment to accessible, affordable and Some of the most significant changes high-quality care delivery throughout in the 52-year history of Boca Raton the region. Regional Hospital are happening right now at the main building on Meadows “Our goal was to use our success in Road and its affiliated departments on recent years to attract other providers and establish a partnership that would the central campus and associated fa- enhance our capabilities and mitigate cilities nearby. the challenges of a stand-alone hospi- Barely a month ago, BRRH and Baptist tal in a complex and evolving health- Health South Florida announced they care industry,” Fedele said. had signed a definitive agreement cre- After issuing a request for proposals ating a strategic partnership between and receiving responses from some the two organizations. This pact solid- Lincoln Mendez will become CEO of Boca of the nation’s foremost healthcare ifies their plans for affiliation, which is Raton Regional Hospital in August follow- systems, Boca Regional narrowed its expected to be completed in the early ing the retirement of current CEO Jerry list of suitors from 12 to five in the summer. Both Boca Regional Hospital Fedele. Submitted photo. spring of 2018 and then selected Bap- and Baptist Health are not-for-profit During his tenure, South Miami Hos- tist Health South Florida for further organizations with a long history of pital earned national accolades for its discussions. compassion and commitment to the quality, innovation and clinical excel- communities they serve. lence. Assessment of candidates looking to associate with BRRH included site In addition, officials at Boca Regional South Miami Hospital also witnessed visits among the respective organiza- Hospital announced the appointment significant growth in its facilities, tech- tions; intense dialogue and meetings of Lincoln S. Mendez as its new chief nology and program offerings. involving medical staff leadership, se- executive officer following the re- Mendez is also well-respected by nior executives, board members and tirement of Jerry Fedele. The veteran volunteers. BRRH plans to step down next month. board members, physicians, employees and his peers. “Mr. Mendez pro- Boca Raton Regional Hospital chose Actually, Fedele, who was part of the vides the depth of experience and ex- Baptist Health Center South as a po- team that stepped in a decade or so ecutive skill sets that are tailor-made tential partner in a move to “accelerate ago to pull BRRH out of financial to lead Boca Regional in its continued and elevate” the hospital’s position” as quagmire that threatened the stabili- ascent to becoming one of the premier, a respected medical center in South ty of the facility, planned to retire last tertiary academic medical centers in Florida, said Lynn. August when he reached the age of 65. Florida,” said Christine E. Lynn, Boca Hospital officials asked him to remain Raton Regional Hospital Board chair. “We stand on the cusp of making a until the partnership with another monumental transformation for Boca “We are supremely confident in his medical center was worked out. Raton Regional Hospital,” she said. “A ability to continue the most positive transformation that will serve to se- Boca Regional Hospital had also momentum and trajectory of our INSIDE cure and cement our role as a top-tier launched a quarter-billion dollar ex- hospital that was established and sus- healthcare provider for our communi- Palm Beach County pansion and renovation program that tained by Jerry Fedele.” ty and our region.” recently kicked off with groundbreak- “Our collaboration has reinforced the ing for a new parking garage and will Boca Raton Regional Hospital is a 400- common vision for carrying out our continue with new facilities, including bed medical tertiary care facility with mission of delivering compassionate, a nine-story patient tower to be named more than 800 primary and special- exceptional care to our patients and after hospital founder Gloria Drum- ty physicians on staff. As defined by families,” said Brian E. Keeley, presi- mond. Johns Hopkins University, a tertiary dent and CEO of the Baptist Health care facility specializes in consultative “We are excited about this significant network. care, usually on referral from primary step in the journey we embarked on in “Baptist Health has grown strategi- or secondary medical care personnel, 2017,” said Fedele, who is both CEO cally in recent years to meet the needs by specialists working in a center that and president of BRRH. “The agree- of our communities, and [the final- has personnel and facilities for special ment [with Baptist South] was enthu- SIVOTEC innovates ization of an agreement with BRRH] investigation and treatment. in Boca [18] siastically endorsed by an unanimous brings us one step closer to complet- vote of our board, and we are looking “Our goal was to use our success in ing our much-anticipated affiliation recent years to attract other providers forward to continuing with Baptist with Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Health on the path toward elevating and establish a partnership that would With Lincoln’s leadership, we believe enhance our capabilities and mitigate the healthcare we provide for our this partnership will be mutually ben- communities.” the challenges of a stand-alone hospi- eficial to our respective organizations tal in a complex and evolving health- “Our organizations share similar cul- and, most of all, for the many people care industry,” said Fedele. tures, values and expectations for ex- we serve across four counties.” Baptist Health South Florida is the cellence that are essential for a great Boca Raton Regional Hospital first partnership that is focused on increas- largest healthcare organization in the announced in 2017 its intent to seek region, with 10 hospitals, more than ing access to high-quality care across a strategic partner. At the time, Fedele South Florida,” Fedele added. 40 physician practices, 50 outpatient said that given the growing demand and urgent care facilities, Baptist A seasoned and accomplished health- for its services, along with the hospi- Health Medical Group, Baptist Health care executive, Mendez comes to his tal’s expansion of programs and fa- Quality Network and internationally Stay in summer new position after serving as chief ex- cilities and improvement of financial respected centers of excellence span- performance, it was an opportune shape [20] ecutive officer at South Miami Hospi- ning Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward time to seek a partner that would help tal, part of the Baptist Health system. and Palm Beach counties. 18 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER | JULY 2019

SIVOTEC Analytics merges science, technology business to learn more about human performance

By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor the former IBM campus, now known as the country and strategic partners. SIVOTEC aims to build upon those con- the Boca Raton Innovation Campus. cepts by using technology like artificial Pete Martinez is an innovator. “There’s a lot of data sitting dormant and intelligence to speed up the process and The name of the company SIVOTEC we are bringing it to life,” he said. The Boca resident was create results that help people better un- stands for “signatures in vivo through derstand how the human body works. a part of the IBM team technology.” Vivo is Latin for “in the liv- The company finds scientific research that helped develop the ing.” SIVOTEC focuses on the individu- that is often published in a medical jour- Concussion work personal computer, the al human attributes, or signatures, that nal and then shelved away and figures out internet and Watson. shape health, athletic development and if there is a way to make it into a profit- Martinez’s team began analyzing con- human performance. able venture. cussion protocol for high school athletes Now, he is working on through artificial intelligence. projects through his Its mission: combine the silos of science, Often times, scientists publish their work company SIVOTEC Analytics that he technology and business to provide a path after years of time in the lab and declare The computer tracked 2,000 high school says will “pale everything we have done to bring scientific research to market. victory, Martinez said. The work ends up athletes both male and female who up to this point.” lost in a database and not disseminated played all different sports and experi- To do so, Martinez has as team of seven into the public realm. enced a concussion. And he is doing it on familiar territory, scientists from leading institutions across It logged information about every student and their experience with concussion symptoms and when they were resolved. The findings were in line with what current concussion protocol calls Clinical Excellence for, Martinez said. The model helped create a prediction is Recognized in timeline for when symptoms like headaches, dizziness and difficulty concen- All Kinds of Ways. trating will go away. The timeline can be used to support clinical decision making in treating concussions. The study took just six months to complete and was published in February of this year in several medical journals. SIVOTEC is also researching what trig- gers concussions into becoming a chron- ic disease like CTE. Martinez said the team has determined that it involves a genetic predisposition to brain injury and a biochemical reaction that occurs in the body when a concussion happens. SIVOTEC is working with former Notre Dame football players who played from 1965-1980 to further its studies. Alzheimer’s research A COMMUNITY BUILT ON ACHIEVEMENT SIVOTEC has developed a memometer, a memory meter to help understand short term memory. The one-minute test shows pictures DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER IS in context. The data of patients is then collect- PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED AS ed and the machine processes and logs when

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Boca Airport’s Customs and Border Protection Facility exceeds expectations after year one Staff report forcement officers monitor the planes and people that pass-through customs The Boca Raton Airport opened its at the airport, ensuring the security of U.S. Customs and Border Protection both passengers and local residents. facility just over a year ago and the number of planes choosing to clear The first jet to clear customs was a pri- in Boca has more than doubled what vate charter from the Cayman Islands officials predicted for the first year of that was piloted and staffed by an en- operations. tirely female crew. A 2014 feasibility study indicated The most recent report from the air- about 650-700 planes would use the money. port shows the facility cleared 1,418 customs’ facility in Boca. The actual “Customs has been a godsend,” said aircraft, with 6,899 passengers and 17 number: 1,491 airplanes. Sal D’Amico, COO of Privaira.“It’s marine vessels carrying 44 passengers. been absolutely great to have customs The facility also serves boaters arriving “We are thrilled that the Boca Airport at Boca Airport. It really helps us. from abroad who need to complete an CBP has been so successful in con- in-person clearance. necting the Boca Raton airport to the D’Amico said Privaira, a private air rest of the world over the last year,” said charter company, decided to move Where are travelers coming from? the airport’s Executive Director, Clara from Fort Lauderdale to Boca 4 years The most popular destinations are Bennett. “We hope in the coming years ago when the customs facility was an Bahamas, Canada, Turks and Caicos, that it continues to offer continued idea on paper. Dominican Republic and the Cayman safety, convenience and savings to the Islands. aviators and residents of Boca Raton “It’s been well received,” he said. “It’s a Jetsetters have traveled to Boca from and the surrounding areas.” great benefit for the local community a s w e l l .” countries as far away as Italy, Germany, The opening of the facility has several France, England and Spain. benefits including providing conve- Other perks of having the facility in- The most frequent users of the facility nience, a cost savings and increased clude: decrease of noise levels in sur- are medium jets. The most frequently safety. rounding neighborhoods due to fewer low-altitude local flights, reduced fuel cleared aircraft is a Turbo Prop Cessna. Before the facility opened, pilots com- consumption has lowered the Airport’s The busiest day of the week is Sunday ing in from abroad had to land at an- carbon footprint and saved money for typically. The busiest day of the year other airport like Fort Lauderdale Ex- aircraft operators and federal law en- was Feb. 15. ecutive or Palm Beach International to clear customs before arriving at their final destination of the Boca airport. INSIDE The extra stop costs money with fuel Palm Beach County burning and takes extra time. It also more landings and take-offs, which can be dangerous. The Boca customs facility eliminates that interim stop saving time and MobileHelp expands, moves into new office space Staff report “We have grown a little bit,” Flippo “This all started with one employee, said during the recent ribbon cutting. one business and one customer,” he When Rob Flippo co-founded Mo- “This is a pretty big milestone for us.” said. Learn about bileHelp, its corporate headquarters GRUBBRR [24] was located in the Boca Library. Flippo said he remembers when the Now, MobileHelp employs 236 peo- company was starting and an IT clos- Now, the medical alert system com- ple and has over 300,000 subscribers, et was used as someone’s first office. pany, is located in a 45,000-square- he said. foot office space at the Boca Raton The company grew and eventually “The state of MobileHelp is strong,” he Innovation Campus. moved to Research Park at FAU. Flip- said. “We have a group of people who po said he never thought they would care about our customers and who are be able to fill up the 13,000-square- about MobileHelp. Our mission is to foot space. be someone’s hero every day.” But not long after they moved in, they needed to expand. Before the compa- Mayor Scott Singer pointed out that ny moved to the BRIC location, it was the company has 16 patents and is the occupying about 24,000-square-feet. type of business that Boca wants to attract to the city. For MobileHelp CEO and presi- Create a dent Dennis Boyle, the new office “It’s staggering to me to see how you MobileHelp employees cut the ribbon to their pet trust [26] new office space with help from Boca officials. is a homecoming. He worked in the have grown,” Singer said. “We wish Staff photo. building in 1998. you much success here.” 24 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER | JULY 2019 High school entrepreneur who won honors in Boca, nationally, prepares to launch business By: Dale King Contributing Writer on the items themselves.”

With the arrival of summer and vacation days, most She said her own styles are geared to women age 18 to South Florida high school students have made plans for 35. She told the investors at the Boca competition how their time off. Traveling, relaxing, working or summer she designed the pieces in her clothing line which were school are on most agendas. then manufactured in New York. The nine pieces in her ensemble can be rearranged to create 20 outfits. But Rhea Jain, who is just finishing her junior year at Pine Crest High in Fort Lauderdale, has a major effort YEA is a program that falls under the Boca Chamber’s in store. By summer’s end, she plans to launch her own Golden Bell Education Fund. Its direct mission is to help company, Renoosh, an upscale petite clothing line. students embrace their passion, energy, creativity and talents to view entrepreneurship as synonymous with Her venture won first place honors in the Greater Boca success and freedom. Raton Chamber of Commerce’s Young Entrepreneur Academy Investor Panel Competition April 10. That Sherese James-Grow, who heads up the YEA effort, said earned her the right to present her concepts at the YEA that during a nine-month period of the school year, stu- Rhea Jain, center, is shown with Greater Boca Raton Chamber of dents work in cooperation with local industry leaders, Regional Competition in Rochester, N.Y., where she Commerce President and CEO Troy McLellan and Sherese James- placed in the top six out of 50 contestants. Grow, head of the Chamber’s Youth Entrepreneur Association. Photo community members and educators to generate business courtesy of Boca Chamber of Commerce photo. ideas, conduct market research, write business plans and “It went well; I had to make my presentation three times,” of business development as part of the Boca Chamber’s launch their own companies. Rhea said she began her ef- said the teen, a resident of Weston, who climbed the lad- Young Entrepreneurs Academy 2019. fort nearly three years ago with guidance from her mother. der of success in the competition until six finalists were left. “The audience voted on who would stay.” The school year-long effort ended with the opportunity The Advanced Placement student at Pine Crest said she’ll to present the details of their plans to an investor panel spend the summer preparing her business start-up, and Rhea said she was a bit nervous as the program began, in “Shark Tank’-style. The contest offered the would-be has a couple of other projects to keep her busy. but she soon settled down to discuss the nuts and bolts of business men and women a chance to explain their com- After graduation next year, Rhea plans to move on to her clothing line. mercial proposals in hopes of earning a financial stake to college to major in business and computer science and get their enterprises off the ground. “It was especially interesting to hear from the other com- minor in economics. petitors about their businesses,” she added. Rhea – who is petite herself – said that since she was in For more information about YEA or to become a spon- middle school, “I’ve had difficulty finding clothing that The local contest in April involved the 20 students who’d sor, visit yeausa.org or [email protected], fit right. I ended up spending more on alterations than spent the previous 25 weeks learning the ins and outs or call 561-395-4433, extension 232. 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Seed, a new co-working alternative Medicine Luncheon. versity of Florida with for business people, will begin pre-leas- The event hon- a BA in English and ing space this month. ors local individuals and organizations who provide extraordinary services that Zoology and DePaul University with a Slated to open late summer, Seed is a Masters in PR and Advertising. address or have responded to health care co-working space located at 660 Linton needs in the county, the nation or around Blvd. at the Delray Beach Station shop- Her current job responsibilities include the world. LEGO store to open in Boca this fall. Photo cour- soliciting donor and foundation support ping plaza. tesy of LEGO. for Boca Helping Hands programs, gen- As a 2019 PBCMS Community Organi- The 6,000-square-foot space will house ® eral operations and capital needs; writing zation Hero, KCOM-PR was honored for LEGO Store headed to Town Center solopreneurs and small business owners. Mall and managing grants; helping develop its initiatives that assist others and con- targeted and data-driven online and Located on the second floor of the retail tribute to the betterment of health care. Do you like to build? Palm Beach Coun- social media development campaigns; office building, the upscale and inspiring The firm has represented hospitals, phy- ty’s first LEGO® store will open this fall in working to expand funding sources and work environment will include several sicians and wellness-focused nonprofits. the Town Center Mall. grow monthly and individual contribu- office options to choose from, includ- It has also provided pro bono services for tions; and wearing her communications/ ing 58 co-working hot desks with daily, The store will feature a kid-chic design, Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. editor hat as needed. weekly or monthly membership options, innovative displays and play areas. Schmidt College of Medicine. Kaye Com- Campitelli Rubenstein’s work experience 14 executive offices catering to 1-3 peo- munications and its principals conceived “The LEGO store at Town Center at Boca includes more than 5 years in nonprofit ple, and private meeting spaces with and have co-chaired the college’s annu- Raton will deliver an immersive LEGO development/fundraising writing and technological offerings for conference al White Coats-4-Care reception for 9 Brand experience with a wide LEGO managing grants, building relation- calls and telecommuters. years, an event created to welcome and product assortment, hands on building, ships with foundation staff and donors Co-workers at Seed will also have access help “dress and equip” each incoming exclusive promotions and fun events,” and working as an advisor and consul- to several open space areas, a zen relax- class through community engagement said Kurt Rachdorf, Head of Ameri- tant. She spent three years working for ation lounge, a reception center, and and scholarship funding. cas Brand Retail Stores for The LEGO a public affairs and strategic communi- more. Group. “Shoppers and children will cations firm, where she developed and The KCOM-PR’s BOCA BRAVE cam- encounter friendly and engaging staff, implemented communications plans for “Seed is entirely unique in this market paign it created for Boca Raton’s Prom- ise drove heightened awareness and in- unique LEGO experiences like our Build corporate, public sector and nonprofit and offers an energetic, hi-tech and increased education on mental health and a Minifigure tower and Pick and Build clients, pitched stories to the media, rep- spired atmosphere as an alternative to wellness in Boca Raton through proac- wall, and plenty of inspiration.” resented clients at events and organized a traditional office space,” said Terry tive critical community conversations roundtable discussions to engage stake- Marks, a representative for the owner. The store will feature the following three held with news media; at home; among holders on key issues. She also has more “Additionally, the second-to-none loca- key design components. The “Pick & City agencies; in schools, universities, than six years of experience in publish- tion is situated next to the soon-to-open Build Wall” offers the option to hand pick libraries, houses of worship, neighboring, writing and editing. Whole Foods Market and the other var- and purchase specific LEGO bricks and hoods and businesses and during public ied retailers in the retail hub.” elements in a variety of colors and shapes Her prior positions include serving as events. KCOM-PR forged relationships in bulk. The “Living Room” is an interac- Grant Writer/Development Associate at Pre-leasing for Seed opens in mid-July, and alliances to support the nonprofit’s tive play area prominently positioned in the Dallas Zoo where she raised $2.16M and the grand opening will take place in Voice Awards and Mental Health First the center of the store, giving consumers for capital projects, programming, and late summer 2019. For more information Aid training sessions. general operations through grants and a chance to get “hands-on, minds-on” or to reserve your space, visit www.Wor- “We are so fortunate that we at KCOM- with LEGO products. Finally, a “Brand supported a $14 million capital campaign kAtSeed.com. for a new hippo exhibit. PR can do the work we love while ben- Ribbon” runs the circumference of the efiting the community we love,” said store, featuring LEGO® model displays. Palm Beach Medical Society honors She was also an Account Executive at Kaye Communications as ‘Hero in KCOM-PR Founder, President and Chief Boca Helping Hands hires new devel- Resolute Consulting where she worked Medicine’ Strategist Bonnie Kaye. “To be recog- opment specialist with a variety of clients in the firm’s nized by the Palm Beach County Medical homeland security and international Boca Raton-based Kaye Communica- Society as a ‘Hero in Medicine’ is a pin- Anna Campitelli Rubenstein has been practice groups, developing strategic tions was recently recognized as a 2019 nacle we never imagined and are so very named Development Specialist at Boca communications plans, securing media “Hero in Medicine” by the Palm Beach appreciative of this honor.” 15% OFF

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County to Delray Beach. market, David went to So, they began to get se- Bank’s high-touch, con- fourth quarter of 2018. In Home Depot and began rious about making a Splash o has a 9’x9’ foot- cierge-design style, cli- The move to a full-ser- Dec. 2018, the parent 2 ents are greeted by pri- vice office in Boca Ra- company raised $20 mil- building. He has a back- portable, full size splash print and easily folds up vate bankers rather than ton comes at a time lion in new capital that ground in product devel- pad for at-home use. He to a 2’x2’ footprint. walk-up window tellers. when Professional Bank is being used to invest in opment and worked at reached out to an engi- is experiencing un- new locations, technolo- The Aqua-Tower only re- “We have had mean- Jarden in Boca Raton for neering firm and got to precedented growth gy and talent. quires a garden hose to ingful growth in Boca many years. work refining his cre- throughout the Tri-coun- power. Raton since opening a ty region. 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Pro- ty’s Dadeland-Pinecrest you’d find at a public park move to a full-service channels, we still believe ible and flexible making duction to fulfill those neighborhood as well as but could easily be set- branch was the next log- a lending center in Doral. having branches with storage and set up easy. orders will begin and be ical step to support our great people in great mar- up in your backyard,” he It is entirely customiz- completed by early 2020. clients’ needs and our Later this year, the Bank kets provides addition- said. able with eight aqua sta- ongoing expansion in the will be expanding its al value for our clients,” The at-home splash pad market.” Palm Beach Gardens Sheehan said. His first prototype took tions that make up the starts at $599. a few months to com- tower. Features, which plete, but two years later are attachments, include To learn more, visit it is still working and is bucket pouring, shower https://www.indiegogo. GRUBBRR offers restaurants a a backyard staple for his stream, a misting station, com/projects/splash2o- son and daughter. several fun sprinkler de- world-s-first-home-por- one-stop management platform signs and more. table-splash-pad#/ After having friends [FROM PG 24] data is then saved for the product. It is located across the country restauranteur or fran- and in Canada. chise owner. For restaurants interested in adding a self GRUBBRR’s program can generate re- ordering kiosk, the cost is a monthly lease ports on the most frequent customers, of $299 per machine. what items are most popular and what items aren’t selling. GRUBBRR also works with food lockers Case said the software can generate hun- that will store orders and unlock with dreds of reports that help business own- a code or a receipt for a delivery driv- ers with the operation and management er or person picking up the order, drive of their restaurants. through kiosks and delivery services like Uber Eats or Delivery Dudes. If the owner of a pizza chain runs out of mushrooms, with the touch of a button It has an ADA compliant ordering ki- on the platform, mushrooms will be elim- osk, a drive-through kiosk that can fare inated from all locations ordering kiosks. all weather conditions and is working on If there is a special for just a week, that technology that uses facial recognition special can be added for a specific time frame only. That special can also be texted and smile to pay. or emailed out to all loyal customers via Outside the food industry, it is working the platform. with Curaleaf, a medical marijuana dis- By the end of this year, Case said GRUB- pensary, to create a digital ordering kiosk BRR will fulfill 6,000 deployments of its for their customers. JULY 2019 | YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 31 32 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER | JULY 2019

whole line of low carb low sugar and Keto-friendly cock- Keto and a movie at IPIC tails for our members and guests to enjoy,” he said. The keto-friendly low carb, low sugar menu includes en- Staff report trees, cocktails and desserts.

Following the Keto diet craze? So is IPIC. Featuring favorites like Spicy Tuna Lettuce Cups ($18) with bibb lettuce, avocado, spicy aioli, jalapeños, The upscale movie theater recently introduced a new scallions, tobiko, daikon sprouts, wasabi, low-sodium soy Dine in the Dark menu “Guiltless Pleasures” catered to- sauce, Steak Skewers ($24) with grilled beef tenderloin ward those following the Keto diet. Soon, his kids, friends and staff wanted his recipes and skewers, seasonal vegetables, cilantro-lime sauce and But- for him to bring in his keto food. termilk Fried Chicken ($19) with almond flour, par- Keto is all about limiting the amount of carbohydrates mesan, paprika, cayenne, garlic & onion powder, srira- you eat. The absence of carbs forces the body into ketosis, “I discovered, as I continued to educate myself on the top- cha-ranch. which is where the diet gets its name. When the body is ic, that low carb, low sugar fans are out there in droves, in ketosis, the diet claims it switches from using carbs as and that it’s become limiting for them to have healthy Cocktails including the Strawberry-Basil Delight, energy and uses fats, also known as ketones. choices at their favorite restaurants and bars,” he said. Fresh-Keto and Anti-Rita are also available along with scrumptious desserts such as Key-To-Lime Bars ($6) Key IPIC CEO and founder Hamid Hashemi began practic- That’s when he decided to see how to mass produce the Lime Juice, Swerve, Almond Flour Crust, Mini Chocolate ing the diet nearly a year ago and said it helped him lose keto foods for the movie theater. Chip Whoopie Pies ($8) Double Chocolate Chip Cookies, weight and feel better. He said he lost 35 pounds and his Swerve, Mascarpone-Cheese Filling. cholesterol levels went from a 185 to 130. For the desserts, he found a sugar substitute called Swerve. He said it tastes like sugar without the aftertaste Designed for movie-goers to eat while enjoying a film, He began creating keto friendly foods at home. When he of other substitutes. He said it also works in the same ra- keto offerings are finger food friendly. They can also be realized it was hard to come by tasty Keto desserts, he tio as sugar in recipes and forms the same crystallized ordered at the bar at Tanzy in Boca Raton and on request began creating his own. texture in baking. in the dining room. “I also started making my own chocolates and coconut “It made for great baking, and being that at IPIC, our The menu includes how many net carbs are in each item. cream pies testing myself to see whether great desserts cocktail program and farm to glass mixology is so popu- A full list of nutritional information is available upon re- could be made with less carbs and no sugar,” he said. lar with our guests, I thought why not test and develop a quest. Warike serves up its namesake of ‘Hidden Stew’ in Boca ily, than Warike Peruvian Bistro is the Chef/Owner Roxana Benvenuto heading Contributing Writer By: Shaina Wizov place to go. This hidden gem, located in the kitchen using recipes that have been If what you want is authentic Peruvian Boca Raton, is family owned and oper- passed down throughout her family for cuisine from an authentic Peruvian fam- ated. generations. Her son, Carlo, handles the front of the house, making sure all of his guests are well taken care of. Warike translates to “Hidden Stew” in the Quechua language spoken by the Incas, the ancient civilization that built Machu Picchu. This slang term is used by locals to describe a hole-in-the-wall type three: the crispy roasted corn you typi- of place with amazing food. cally see served at the beginning of your This is exactly what Warike Peruvian Bis- meal at any Peruvian restaurant, the big- tro is. ger, more plump yellow corn, and pur- ple corn, which is often used in sweeter The restaurant is small in size, but big in dishes. passion and love for the Peruvian culture and cuisine. The food is traditional with Since everything is made-to-order and modern interpretations, featuring classic made from scratch, Chef Roxana is able Peruvian dishes like ceviche, causa and to accommodate allergies or dietary re- Lomo Saltado, a popular wok-stir fry strictions with no problem — and she dish made with beef tenderloin, toma- welcomes the opportunity to challenge toes, onion, aji amarillo and soy sauce. herself to create something new for her guests. The menu is also very well la- Ceviche may be seen on many different beled, so diners know what dishes are restaurant menus, but there is something gluten-free and vegan. very unique about the proper Peruvian preparation. It’s simple yet bursting with You’ll feel like family the moment you flavor, and it doesn’t need very many walk into Warike Peruvian Bistro — and ingredients to make the dish shine. At you can bring the whole family too! The ℄愀氀氀吀漀搀愀礀℀ 㔀㘀㄀ⴀ㠀㄀㤀ⴀ㘀㈀㠀 Warike, you can get your ceviche with menu has something for everyone, even 匀攀爀瘀椀渀最愀氀氀漀昀倀愀氀洀䈀攀愀挀栀䌀漀甀渀琀礀愀渀搀 white fish, a mixture of white fix and the little ones, as a special kids menu is 愀氀氀漀昀䈀爀漀眀愀爀搀䌀漀甀渀琀礀 also available. 倀椀渀攀愀瀀瀀氀攀䜀爀漀瘀攀 crispy calamari, or a combination filled ㄀㈀㜀一漀爀琀栀攀愀猀琀㈀渀搀䄀瘀攀⸀ with calamari, shrimp, octopus, and Warike Peruvian Bistro is located at 2399 䐀攀氀爀愀礀䈀攀愀挀栀Ⰰ ㌀㌀㐀㐀㐀 white fish. The seafood is marinated in North Federal Highway, Suite B in Boca fresh lime juice, aji limo (a Peruvian chilli Raton. 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Boca’s economic development report StrawFish aims to give away free paper

By: Jessica Del Vecchio Boca Economic Development Manager Special to the Boca and straws to restaurants, businesses Staff report physically look at or touch the Delray newspapers paper straw.” The founders of StrawFish Boca Raton Airport know that paper straws of- So, businesses who want to ten get a bad rap. To help rid advertise their logo or name With an economic impact of the environment of plastic in an eco-friendly way can on $165 million, over 3,000 em- straws, they have set out to the paper straws, which are change people’s minds about ployees and 70,000 flights an- then provided to restaurants paper straws by providing a at no cost. The printing on nually, the Boca Raton Air- high-quality paper straw to the straws uses FDA-approved port is an economic engine. restaurants at no charge. water-based ink. Last month marked the one-year anniversary of the StrawFish launched in Boca The second pillar is for restau- U.S. Customs facility. Within its first year of opera- Raton at the beginning of the rants or places that serve tion the facility cleared 1,418 aircraft, 6,559 passen- year when three friends and Mizner Park is adding a few new eateries to join beverages to custom print gers and 17 marine vessels carrying 44 passengers. college neighbors with a pas- their own straws. Raw Juce their existing tenant roster. Among the new tenants sion for protecting the coastal is working with StrawFish to are a Mexican restaurant called Calaveras Cantina, Boca Business Briefs communities they are from print their own custom paper a sushi and Japanese restaurant called Bluefish and and live in teamed up to find a straws. MSD Partners, a New York based investment firm Lost Weekend, a bar known for pool tables, beer and way to get more restaurants to affiliated with Michael Dell, has purchased the icon- use paper straws. The third pillar is to offer pa- art. ic Boca Raton Resort and Club. The transaction per straws at a wholesale price. “We need to offer the best solu- valued the 1,047-room hotel at $589.6 million. In Founded in 2006, MobileHelp has experienced tion, which is a high quality Thanks to a local law firm, addition to the hotel, MSD spent $285.3 million to considerable growth. With over 230 employees, and paper straw for the best price, Tilted Kilt, Bob’s Pizza and The Whale’s Rib will receive purchase the Premier Club. The private club report- plans to hire 150 more, our Office welcomed the which is free,” StrawFish CEO and FAU student Kyle Lansing half a year supply of paper edly has 3,600 members and accounts for 30 percent MobileHelp team to their new corporate headquar- said. “We wanted to provide straws for free. of the Resort’s revenue. ters. Based in the Boca Raton Innovation Campus, a product to the community “Our goal is to give away every the newly renovated space is approximately 50,000 that’s the best product.” Our Office was lucky to participate in an incredi- single paper straw for free,” sq. ft. ble panel discussion at the impeccable sales gallery They found Rhino Straws, Kleinert said. “We truly want which are long-lasting and to support businesses who are of the Mandarin Oriental. The topic of discussion gluten free. The straw can last willing to switch to a sustain- revolved around the city’s influx of corporate relo- between three and five hours able use.” cation and expansion projects and the tax migration in a drink without unraveling With local governments pass- into South Florida from high tax states. or disintegrating. ing bans on plastic straws, For its first academy in the state of Florida, Rafa To give away the straws for the StrawFish team sees the free, StrawFish has three dif- movement away from plastic Nadal Tennis Academy has officially partnered ferent pillars. The first, is to just beginning. with Saint Andrew’s School. The Academy will find advertisers who want “We simply want to see this offer its high-performance training program to to brand themselves on the grow throughout the country juniors ranging from the ages of 7 to 18 years old eco-friendly straws. and the world,” Kleinert said. for four separate, one-week camp sessions. The Good Better Boca “There is a 100 percent in- “With over 500 million straws tennis camps will be held on campus from July teraction rate,” COO Aaron used daily, it’s only the first Boca Raton ranked 6th on Business Insider’s 25 1-27. Kleinert said. “Every time you mission we are tackling but it’s Most Popular Cities for Vacation Homes list. grab your drink, you have to a big one.” Everybody calls Lee!

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Construction on downtown Boca Mandarin Oriental underway

By: Jan Engoren Contributing Writer

Excitement is building as the cement was poured at the end of May for the new Mandarin Oriental Hotel and The Residences at Mandarin Oriental coming to downtown Boca Raton in 2020, making it the only 5-star hotel in Palm A panel, moderated by real estate analyst Jon- The Mandarin Hotel and Residences, along Beach County. athan Miller of Miller Samuel, Inc., discusses with The Shoppes at Via Mizner and 101 Via the changes coming to downtown Boca Raton. Mizner Luxury Apartments being built in The Mandarin Oriental is Penn-Flor- Photo by Jan Engoren. downtown Boca Raton. Photo by Jan Engoren. ida Companies $1-billion-dollar proj- for pushing many wealthy New York- to the new urban trend of live, work ect. The Boca location is one of two ers and northeasterners southward to and play in place, and that lifestyle is at- Mandarin Oriental Hotels in Fla., the Florida. tracting a wealthier, and in many cases, other one is in Miami. It will be the first a younger resident. branded Mandarin Hotel/Residences “Many of Florida’s new residents are According to Parker, the Mandarin in the country. tax migrants,” he said. Oriental is speaking to this demo- The new city-within-a-city at the “People are fleeing high tax states like graphic by attracting those looking for Mandarin Oriental Boca Raton, will New York and California, and migrat- an upscale market. include 92 residences, The Shoppes at ing to lower tax states such as Florida Noting that this trend has impacted Via Mizner, a half-mile stretch of high- and the Carolinas,” Miller said. Miami for many years and is only now end retail and dining, Via Mizner Golf The new law which allows for only a coming to Boca Raton, Miller joked and City Club designed by Jack Nick- $10,000 deduction for real estate and and said, “New Yorkers are the new laus and 366 luxury apartment resi- state and local taxes combined means foreign buyers.” dences at 101 Via Mizner. the costs of ownership are rising and He however noted that the market is Prices begin at $2 million. owners are paying more for their properties in these high tax states. no longer a speculative one where peo- A panel of experts addressed the crowd ple are flipping homes but has become gathered at the sales office on 10 Boca Due in part to this change, CPA Krav- more stable and in line with sustainable Raton Road on recently to hear of the itz estimates that by 2028 there will be a growth. social-economic and demographic 25 percent population increase for the Parker believes that the market in Boca changes coming to the city. state of Florida. Raton is one of the most opportunistic Moderated by Jonathan J. Miller, CEO Miller says for those on the fence about markets in the country. of Miller Samuel Inc., a real estate ap- relocating, this tax cap might have been “Boca should grab ahold and double praisal and consulting firm in New the catalyst that pushed them to move. down in this market, so we can be the York City, the panel consisted of Ro- According to Del Vecchio, Boca Raton next beneficiaries of this tax law,” Park- chelle Lecavalier and Jay Phillip Park- is a beacon for these tax migrants, not er said. INSIDE er both of Douglas Elliman, Michael only for its low taxes but the “Boca life- Palm Beach County Kravitz, CPA, and Jessica Del Vecchio, style - that sells itself,” she said. “It’s a perfect storm of opportunity,” he economic development manager for said. the City of Boca Raton. She referenced a number of New York and New Jersey companies that she Questions from the audience included Miller, an analyst who monitors 38 real says have established offices in Boca issues about managing growth, infra- estate markets across the country, says Raton, including Mobile Help, a med- structure, job creation and commuting that Boca Raton has a unique footprint. ical alert system and ORBCOMM, an and transportation. He cites the federal tax law (Tax Cut industrial internet company. For more information please call 561- and Jobs Act of 2017) that went into She said the City of Boca is responding 417-8020 or visit moreresidencesbo- effect on Jan. 1, 2018 as the catalyst caraton.com.

Sinai Residences plans $160 Vie Management acquires Boca student housing complex million expansion [36] University View, plans upgrades Staff report community will be known as Vie Villas. The renovation will be com- Vie Management has purchased plete by fall. It will include an up- University View, a townhouse-style dated state-of-the-art fitness center, student housing community, in expanded resident services, and Boca Raton and has plans to reno- upgraded units with spacious floor fundamentally transformed how vate the community. plans, stainless steel appliances, the industry operates,” says Der- granite countertops, brand new faux rick Milam, co-Founder and COO, University View has 55 units and wood flooring, new furniture and Vie Management. “And we are de- 165 beds. The townhomes are three an exterior coworking and creative lighted to enter South Florida with bedrooms and have private two car lounge Breaking ground this community as, South Florida is garages. on The Ray [39] “The implementation of our new close to our hearts and Miami is our After a $1 million renovation, the Vie philosophy and programs has home.” 36 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER | JULY 2019

Due to demand for larger apartments, The buildings were purchased from What’s up in the real estate market… the expansion will allow Sinai Residenc- California-based Republic Investment es to accommodate those who seek big- Company in separate transactions. ger living spaces. Meanwhile, smaller, Property values up in Palm Beach is estimated at 4.5 percent. In Delray, the Nelson Garcia who advised on both the one-bedroom apartments are still avail- County increase so far is 6.06 percent. sale and a $6.7 million bridge loan ob- able. Additionally, the community’s pool tained by the buyer said, “CGI Merchant Property values in Palm Beach County will be renovated to include a poolside Group’s strong track record of owning/ have increased again, according to the bar and lounge, a hot tub and beach side operating institutional-grade properties Palm Beach County Property Apprais- entry. New dining venues will also be in South Florida, as well as having a pro- er’s Office. added, along with a movie theater, well- prietary flexible workspace operating ness center and cocktail lounge. On June 1, the office released estimates company gave tremendous confidence of taxable values and county-wide prop- The new 240,000-square-foot building to all counterparties to the transaction”. erty values are estimated to increase will be located to the southeast of the The decision to expand with the two 5.73 percent from 2018-2019. existing community on 4.5 acres. While Boca’s Sinai Residences plans $160 properties is in response to the growing the expansion will include larger apart- On July 1, a preliminary tax roll will be million expansion demand for “co-working” office spaces ments, the look and feel will be similar submitted to the Palm Beach County in South Florida, according to CGI of- The Toby & Leon Cooperman Sinai Res- to that of the original Sinai. taxing authorities and Florida’s Depart- idences has plans to grow. ficials. ment of Revenue. The expansion, which was approved The two new spaces were purchased in Another 111 independent living apart- unanimously by the Palm Beach County The estimates are based on market con- February. Total, the group has six office ments and updates to amenities are in Zoning Commission, is expected to be ditions as of Jan. 1 and modifications are buildings totaling over 320,000-square- the works. completed by the fall of 2022. still ongoing. feet in the five cities aforementioned. Set to break ground in the summer of The Nexus Workspaces began in 2013. “New property value in Palm Beach 2020, deposits for units are already be- County continues to grow our tax base ing accepted. Nexus Boca Raton is located on 441 and along with steady increases in reassess- is a 44,000 -square-foot Class A+ office ment for 2019,” said Property Appraiser “Currently, we have a waiting list of over center offering over 100 executive and Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS. “I anticipate a 70 people, which led to the decision to corporate offices, ranging from 80 to continuation of this trend as additional expand,” said Mel Lowell, COO of the 2,800 square feet with a tenant occupan- new construction in residential, condo- Jewish Federation, which completed the cy of 86 percent. minium and commercial is finalized this existing community in 2016. “Demand More co-working space headed to The Nexus Boynton Beach is a year and added to the 2020 tax roll.” continues to be high and we’re excited to West Boca Raton, Boynton be able to meet it. The future is bright.” 15,262-square foot Class B+ office cen- In Boca, the increase in property value ter, offering approximately 70 executive CGI Merchant Group, a private-equity, suites, ranging from 110 to 280 square alternative investment manager focus- feet, with over 50 percent occupancy. ing on commercial real estate, is adding The property is located on Gateway to more co-working spaces to its already Boulevard near Interstate-95. existing portfolio. When the concept began, the goal was CGI already has “The Nexus Workspac- to discard the traditional notion of an es,” co-working spaces located in several office park and create a unique working South Florida cities including Welling- environment where professionals can ton, Stuart and Vista Park. [email protected] thrive in all aspects of their life. Recently, the group expanded its portfo- Designed to help businesses of all types lio with the launch of two new locations: succeed, The Nexus attracts a diverse The Nexus Boca Raton and The Nexus mix of tenants, ranging from small to Boynton Beach. The two properties rep- medium-sized businesses, including lo- resent a combined 59,262-square-feet of cal consultancies and law offices, as well commercial space. as insurance, construction, information The sale price: $9.4 million, according to technology and other business services. RARE CRE, who brokered the off-market deal and advised on the acquisition financing.

“The acquisition of these two properties marks an important milestone for CGI and The Nexus Workspaces,” said Raoul Thomas, founder and CEO of CGI. “We are excited to launch in two new com- More housing headed to Park at Bro- munities: Boca Raton and Boynton ken Sound Beach. We have made significant capital More rental units are headed to the Park improvements to bring these two new- at Broken Sound. ly acquired assets to the same Class A standard that exists across our Nexus Related Development, part of the Re- portfolio. This growth reflects the confi- lated Group, recently received approval dence in CGI’s portfolio properties and from the Boca City Council to demolish the vibrancy of the South Florida mar- office buildings to build ket.” apartments and townho- [CONT. PG 41] JULY 2019 | YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 37

Boca Bridges hits $100 million: 5 Questions with GL Homes on how it achieved this We sat down with Jill DiDonna, Senior VP Sales and Marketing for GL Homes for this exclusive insight.

1. What sets apart Boca Bridges from other communities?

Boca Bridges offers everything South Flor- ida’s ultra-luxury homebuyers are looking for. High-quality stylish home designs offer up to 8,000-air-conditioned square feet of Town Center mall completes pure luxury and feature three different exte- make it a priority to recognize that in every- rior styles to choose from. This resort-style thing we do. We strive for the WOW factor from our entry features, sales offices and multi-million dollar renovation lifestyle program features a tennis center and Staff report pro shop, a steak house and lounge, two stun- staff, designer-decorated models, variety of floorplans and elevations, options, clubhous- ning pools and a plethora of amenities and There are now more places to sit, ar- programs for the community’s children. This es, amenities, and landscaping. Every aspect eas to charge your phone and upscale sought-after Boca Raton location means of Boca Bridges needs to represent quality, finishes at Boca Raton’s Town Center homebuyers don’t have to settle for less than prestige, and excellence. mall. what they truly want. From the moment vis- 4. Boca Bridges has 11 models, why so The renovation included a new valet itors drive past the spectacular entry feature many? And why is this great for the home- entrance between Macy’s and Saks to when they tour our models, they feel the buyer? Fifth Avenue, an updated Center Boca Bridges difference. It’s this attention to Court area with stone fountain and Town Center at Boca Raton opened detail and uncompromising high standards Building a home is highly personal, so we chandelier, new flooring with a mix- in 1980 and was acquired by Simon that sets Boca Bridges apart. aspire to offer something for everyone. in 1998. This includes a choice of one and two-story ture of polished stone, tile and carpet, sustainable LED lighting and sculp- 2. $100 million in sales so quickly is im- homes, 31 distinct floorplans including three Since the make over began, new re- tures. pressive, how did GL Homes achieve this? different exterior styles and a robust choice tailers have opened including online GL Homes understands and respects the of design options. The variety of floorplans “This multi-phased renovation has brands like Warby Parker and UN- needs of our clients. We have built a reputa- and elevation styles offers homebuyers a di- enhanced the shopping center from TUCKit. Future additions include La tion for delivering quality, both in the con- verse sampling of the homes they can build floor to ceiling, all to better serve our Boulangerie Boul’Mich and Joseph’s struction of our homes and communities, and make their own. Our model row “Street loyal customers,” said Sal Saldana, Classic Market. of Dreams” aspires to evoke the sense of lux- General Manager at Town Center at and in the level of service that we offer every VCC Construction served as the gen- ury that will be felt throughout Boca Bridges Boca Raton. “We have been commit- step of the way. Many of our homeowners eral contractor and Gensler was the once it is fully developed. ted to the community for nearly 40 are second, third, or even fourth-time GL design architect for the project. Pho- years, and with this significant rede- homeowners, and a large percentage of our 5. Why are the Boca Raton and Del- tos courtesy of Town Center Mall. velopment, I can confidently say that first-time homebuyers were referred to us ray Beach markets so important for GL Boca just got better.” by friends of family. When we opened Boca Homes? Bridges, we had pent-up demand that quickly translated to sales. To us, these factors are Our buyers want to live in sunny coastal indicators of our success in understanding Florida locations and few places in South what our homebuyers want. Florida are more desirable than Boca and Delray. With a vibrant culture, great schools, 3. Why has GL Homes succeeded in the and a high quality of life, this is where a large luxury home building market? percentage of homebuyers from both in and Our buyers have discerning taste and we out-of-state aspire to live. Your Home Sold in Under 60 Days GUARANTEED Or I Will Sell it for Free! NO Gimmicks! For information on my exclusive Guaranteed Sale Program, order a Free Report by visiting: www.yourhomesoldguaranteeinfo.com Or FREE Recorded Message: 1-844-388-9289 ID#1076 or call me direct at: 954-245-9346

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JULY 2019 | YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 39 Delray’s GSky Versa Wall sweeps international living green wall design competition

Staff report by GSky® also won the International De- sign Contest’s Silver and Bronze Awards. Construction on the Ray hotel Delray Beach-based GSky Plant Systems, The Versa Wall® for the Van Dyk Recy- Inc., took home the top prize for its in- cling Solutions Corporate Office in Nor- terior Versa Wall® living green wall in walk, CT earned the Silver Award for its San Francisco’s McGuire Building in the underway in Pineapple Grove two-story flowing design which creates I-Plants / Urban Horticulture Magazine’s sweeping wave-like shapes with plants of Staff report International Design Contest. different shades. Installed in the compa- Folks visiting Delray’s Pineapple Grove Arts GSky’s award-winning Versa Wall® de- ny’s centrally located Café area between District will soon have a new place to stay. sign for the McGuire Building marks offices, the wall cleans the air and reduc- the first living green wall of its kind to es noise pollution. Like all Versa Wall® The Ray, a 141-room hotel, is under con- include three free-hanging columns. systems, it is protected by GSky’s com- struction. Delray Beach-based Menin Devel- prehensive maintenance program with opment broke ground on the new hotel last Completely suspended with no physical hardware coverage and plant guarantee. month. connection to the ground, the columns enliven a two-floor atrium space with a GSky’s Pro Wall® for the Transwestern of- “We are glad to get to this point,” Craig Menin variety of colorful tropical plants. The fice campus in Los Angeles, brightens the said, adding the project has been in the works There will be a 20,000-square-foot rooftop three columns feature GSky’s innova- side of a four-story parking structure with for the past three years. pool deck with lounge areas and cabanas. tive Versa Wall® gravity-based irrigation 4,000-square-feet of living foliage. Winning City officials joined the Menin team and There will be rooftop yoga, fitness and mas- technology for higher water efficiency. the contest’s Bronze Award, the five-wall in- Moss Construction employees, who will sage areas and a rooftop restaurant and bar. The columns can be redesigned at mini- stallation incorporates an undulating design be in charge of construction for the ground mal cost to add seasonal color since each with curves flowing from one wall to the There will be a private event space for up to breaking. Versa Wall® plant remains in its own next. Exterior lighting highlights the lus- 300 hosted in a “floating” glass cube. four-inch pot so full-grown plants can trous exterior Pro Wall® even after nightfall. “We are very excited,” Mayor Shelly Petrolia Dining options include a signature Akira be swapped in quickly and cleanly. The said. For more information on the Versa Wall® Back restaurant, The Ray Grill by Clique design also integrates an array of LED lights for exquisite lighting at night. and Pro Wall® and examples of GSky® in- When it opens, the hotel will be part of the Hospitality, the rooftop eatery and bar and stallations from around the world, visit Curio Collection by Hilton. The Ray Signature Lobby Bar. Living green walls designed and installed gsky.com. It will feature a new architectural style for “The Ray has been conceived and designed the city billed as “Tropical Modernism.” El- to be the ultimate hotel and dining destina- ements include living walls, rooftop garden, tion in Delray Beach and the entire region,” courtyards, large-scale sculptures and art in- Menin said. stallations. The hotel is expected to welcome its first guests in May 2021. Delray real estate developer Frank McKinney unveils final project in Palm Beach feet above sea level Staff report Three-story ocean-view glass elevator en- Delray Beach luxury home builder Frank cased in glass wine room/bar Delray Beach Housing Authority helps woman purchase new home McKinney recently debuted his final project, assets and financial capability. a $17.5 million, 7,850-square-foot estate at 50 foot disappearing-edge resort-style pool Staff report 3492 South Ocean Blvd. Dorothy Ellington, President and CEO Rooftop lounge 44 feet above the sea Thanks to help from the Delray Beach of DBHA presented an escrow check for McKinney arrived at the reveal by jumping Housing Authority, Shermecha Lew- Cascading water wall and reflecting pool down payment assistance to Lewis to use out of a helicopter and greeting a crowd of is was able to purchase her new home towards the purchase of her new home. over 200 guests from the roof. Indoor jellyfish sphere with touch tank through the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program. “The DBHA is proud to present a house- The event was a $200 per person ticketed ben- This project marks the end of his three decade warming gift and escrow check to Ms. efit for his foundation, Caring House Project. career of building multi-million-dollar spec Lewis is a Section 8 Housing Choice The foundation creates self-sufficient villages homes. McKinney’s real estate career began in Voucher/Family Self-Sufficiency par- Lewis, helping her make the all Ameri- in Haiti and is currently building its 27th village. South Florida in 1986. He brought his artistry ticipant, who recently purchased a new can Dream of home ownership a reality,” to the oceanfront in 1992. Total, he has created home in the Port Saint Lucie area. Ellington said. Home features include: and sold 44 oceanfront properties. Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) is a HUD During her 5-years participating in the Tropical Modern Design, 5 bedrooms, 6 program designed to help public hous- FSS program, Lewis established an es- baths, direct oceanfront ing residents, Housing Choice Voucher crow account with the Housing Authori- ty. The FSS escrow account is an account 11,000-year-old Azure-Blue Lava kitchen participants, and residents of multifami- maintained by the Housing Authority countertops from Auvergne, France ly assisted housing to increase their earnings, reduce their dependency on welfare that grows as the earnings of FSS partici- 1,270 square-foot oceanfront master suite 31 assistance and rental subsidies, and build pants increase. 40 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER | JULY 2019

Are you ready to become a landlord? Boca West makes history with Project SEARCH tension that they’d be supporting By: Joanie Cox-Henry Contributing Writer By: Christel Silver our program. And there’s not a Special to the Boca and Delray better program than what Boca newspapers West provided.” Staff and members have said the Buying an investment property to rent out or convert- partnership changed their lives, ing your personal or vaca- according to Alexander. tion property into a rental “Several of the members have property can be a great in- Gabriel Bernstein, Shane Hayes, Jason grandchildren with developmen- vestment. But before you do Schepps, Matthew Linderman, James Lynn, Project SEARCH graduates hold up diplo- Trent Alber and Marc Syger at Project mas during their graduation ceremony. tal disabilities,” Alexander said. this you have to ask yourself SEARCH graduation. Submitted photo. Submitted photo. a couple questions. “One in five children are diag- When Marc Syger began his in- and General Manager Matthew nosed with a learning disorder Even if you enjoy getting to return the deposit in a ternship in food and beverage at Linderman said. “We hire here and 80 percent of adults with in- your “hands dirty” and specified time, according to Boca West Country Club, his fa- on attitude and we’d much rather tellectual and developmental dis- like to do the management Florida statutes. If you are ther later said it was the happiest hire an employee with a smile and abilities are unemployed despite yourself, you may not have withholding money for re- year of his son’s life. Syger was then teach them the rest.” their desire and ability to work. enough time to take care of pairs, you need to notify the one of seven interns with intellec- There has been nothing more this yourself. Maybe a man- tenant within 15 days. If 30 Linderman was proud to have agement company is a good tual and developmental disabil- rewarding than watching these days are passed without no- made job offers at Boca West to way to spend your money. ities training for the workforce amazing kids get job offers.” tice, you have to return 100 all seven interns who participat- This is money well-spent if through a partnership between percent of the deposit. ed. Golf course maintenance, you do not want to receive Boca West Country Club, Proj- The interns and their parents restaurants and retail and ac- phone calls in the middle of You need to know what in- ect SEARCH, Unicorn Children’s were treated to a lavish spread of formation you are allowed counting are some of the areas the night saying: “The A/C Foundation and Unicorn Village lunch fare including a milkshake to request from a tenant. the new hires trained and will be is not working” or “I have a Academy. station and a custom cake as they water leak.” Most problems You have to comply with working. received their graduation certifi- arise at an inconvenient Fair Housing rules. Do you This class of seven interns rang- Alexander searched for two years cates. time. now about the service or ing in age from 18 to 24 started emotional support animal for a company to partner with their program in August 2018 “Getting to meet new friends was This is your first and big- rules? Do you know the their non-profit organization, and participated in a graduation my favorite part of my intern- gest decision – Do you want rules of your HOA or Condo which is dedicated to building ceremony at Boca West on May ship,” said Syger, 21. “I’m grateful to do this yourself or hire Association about renting? communities of acceptance, sup- a manager? A good rea- 30. Syger, Trent Alber, Shane for this opportunity.” Are you even allowed to rent port and opportunity for individ- son for hiring a manager is Hayes, Gian Paul Salazar, Gabriel out your home? Some Asso- uals and families challenged by Syger’s father has been impressed if you live far away, if you ciations have rental restric- Bernstein, James Lynn and Jason special needs and neurodiversity. with the how much his son has have more than one rental tions. What are your rights Schepps were the interns who grown since starting his intern- property, or you do not have to enter the property? Be- were part of this inaugural group. “This is the first private club in ship. “This opportunity has given enough time – but you have cause the tenant has rights the world who has done a Proj- to have the money available “We were honored to be chosen him a significant level of indepen- too! What requirements do ect SEARCH,” Alexander said. to pay a manager. by Unicorn Children’s Village dence,” Oscar Syger said. “It is be- you have to keep the prop- “We’ve had a longterm relation- erty safe? CEO Sharon Alexander as their yond words. Boca West has been A property manager can be ship with Boca West over the first location to do this program,” incredible and this experience has a huge asset for you, besides Another piece of advice years and it felt like a natural ex- Boca West Country Club COO exceeded my wildest dreams.” taking care of the day-to-day would be to contact your managing responsibilities. CPA prior to making the They give you advice on the decision to see whether the market like: Is the rent com- rental property is a good Look at: ALINA Residences planned amenity spaces parable with the rent in the strategy for your financial outdoor waterscapes, trellises and neighborhood? Do you need health. Staff report improvements to receive greenery. the highest possible rent? About Christel Silver Downtown Boca’s ALINA Resi- Slated for completion by the end How to keep the tenant in Christel Silver is a full time dences designed by Garcia Strom- of 2020, phase one will add 121 the property? They also will Broker/Owner of Silver Inter- berg/GS4 Studios merge indoor luxury condominiums to down- screen the tenants to assure a national Realty servicing the and outdoor living by combining stable and positive situation. town Boca. Units include pent- East Coast of South Florida. modern design and nature. Silver is a Certified Inter- house and villa options. amenities, including a rooftop But if you decide to do it national Property Specialist Residents can enjoy cabanas, pool, nearly an acre of outdoor yourself, here some issues Residents will enjoy over 45,000 (CIPS), and a certified speak- green space, a dedicated yoga you need to know: summer kitchens, fire pits and er teaching CIPS classes. She square-feet of indoor and outdoor area, outdoor kitchen, and a dog Did you know that you have is the Global Ambassador park. Indoor amenities include an to keep the security deposit for Austria and Germany elite performance Fitness Center in a separate Florida bank in 2019. Fifty percent of her with a yoga studio, as well as his account and let the tenant business is in the Internation- and hers spa facilities and club know where the money is al arena. For more informa- room with a catering kitchen and deposited? Once the ten- tion visit www.silverhouses. ancy is finished, you have com. private dining. JULY 2019 | YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 41

restriction. Nor can an association require written approval Ask an expert: Your HOA, condo questions from an architectural review committee (ARC) or dictate that dishes be screened by expensive landscaping or paint, if such By: Harris B. Katz, Esq. Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers restrictions impact reception. Q: I recently moved into a new old enough to remember, satellites once were huge dishes that Regarding an HOA, there is very little that the association can community and installed a satel- sat on the lawn. As you can imagine, there were quite a few do in terms of enforceable restrictions and you should be able lite dish on my home. One of the associations that tried to restrict the installation of those dish- to install your dish, provided that it is one meter or less in board members approached me es in the interest of maintaining community aesthetics. The diameter and that it sits entirely on your property. You can and told me that I was going to inevitable lawsuits ensued and the courts muddied the water attach it to any part of your home, including exterior walls have to take it down. Then I re- further by not reaching consensus on the ability of associa- or your roof if you so choose, as long as it does not overhang fused, he threatened that he was tions to enforce those community rules. In 1996, Congress into a common area. The caveat is that an association may going to turn the matter owner to enacted the Telecommunications Act of 1996. While not the have you move it, if there is a less obtrusive location that does the association’s attorney and that main purpose of the Act, it did contain provisions that specif- not impact your signal or increase the costs associated with I would face fines and attorney’s fees if I did not remove it. I ically addressed the issue of satellite dishes in communities. installation. Concerning condominiums, as long as you are have yet to receive a letter from a lawyer, but can the associa- This provision is called the Over-the-Air Reception Devices installing the dish in a location that is within your exclusive tion dictate that I cannot have a dish on my home? It doesn’t (OTARD) Rule and it limits the ability of associations to ban use or control (meaning it is part of your unit), the associa- seem right to me. Thank you for your response. or hinder the installation of satellite dishes, provided that the tion cannot prevent you from doing so. This includes limited dish is 39.37 inches or less in diameter. The rule specifically common elements such as a balcony, lanai or patio. However, E.S., Boca Raton prohibits any restriction that (1) unreasonably delays or pre- it can prevent installation on a common element, even if you A: What you are describing is a common misperception by vents installation, maintenance or use of qualifying antennas; cannot get an adequate signal from your own unit. associations, both homeowner associations (HOAs) and con- (2) unreasonably increases the cost of installation, mainte- Notwithstanding the above, because each case is unique, I dominium associations. Depending on whether you live in nance or use of qualifying antennas; or (3) precludes recep- would always recommend that, if you are facing some sort of an HOA versus a condominium leads to a slightly different tion of an acceptable quality signal. restriction or enforcement by your association, you consider answer to your question. Let’s start with HOAs since it ap- So, where does the OTARD Rule leave those of us who live in speaking to an attorney who can assist you in dealing with pears from your question that your specific problem stems an association? From an association’s perspective, any restric- your particular situation. from a single-family home in an HOA. You will be happy to tion that does not impair a viewer’s ability to receive video know that while there are some enforceable restrictions, there programming services is fully enforceable, as are any legiti- Harris B. Katz, Esq. is Partner of the Law Firm Goede, is very little that an HOA can do to prevent you from putting mate safety rules (such as violation of building or fire codes), Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross, PLLC. Visit www.gadclaw.com up a standard, modern satellite dish. With condominiums, even if such rules do impair reception. Thus, community or to ask questions about your issues for future columns, send it can be a bit more complicated, but law still ultimately at- associations can still require an owner to comply with rules your inquiry to: [email protected]. The information pro- tempts to protect the consumer. governing the means, method, and location of the satellite vided herein is for informational purposes only and should not First, some background on the law surrounding satellite dish installation, as long as there is no unreasonable delay be construed as legal advice. The publication of this article does dishes in associations. Generally speaking, an association is or cost involved, and an acceptable quality signal can be ob- not create an attorney-client relationship between the reader mandated by its governing documents to ensure that com- tained. However, this is, for the most part, where the associa- and Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross, PLLC. or any of our munity standards are upheld and can restrict what you do to tion’s powers end. For instance, any requirement to pay a fee attorneys. Readers should not act or refrain from acting based the exterior of your home so as to not diminish the appear- to be allowed to install an antenna is going to be considered upon the information contained in this article without first con- ance of the community. This is the reason that many people unreasonable. Likewise, the FCC provides that a rule requir- tacting an attorney, if you have questions about any of the issues decide to live in an association community. For those of us ing an owner to have an antenna installed by a professional, raised herein. The hiring of an attorney is a decision that should as opposed to self-installation, is likely not an enforceable not be based solely on advertisements or this column. What’s up in the real estate market… [FROM PG 36] mes. Broken Park shuttle system. Side- The biggest sale in county history walks will be improved and added The project will add a six-story happened last month when a com- where needed. apartment building with 261 units pany affiliated with billionaire and and six two-story townhouse build- Amenities for residents include a Dell computer founder Michael Dell ings called “big houses.” clubhouse, fitness room and out- CEO Builders in action during a CEO build. Photo courtesy of Carlos purchased the Boca Raton Resort & Aristizabal. Councilwoman Andrea Levine door pool. Club for $461.6 million. O’Rourke said she liked the mixture “The project looks great,” council- CEOs wanted for Habitat of heights incorporated into the man Jeremy Rodgers said. The seller was Blackstone. MSD for Humanity CEO Build project. Consultant for the developer and Partners, part of Dell’s private in- fund and build the home for “I am usually very vocal about all Staff report Director of The Park at Broken vestment firm, was the buyer. a local, low-income Habitat kinds of development,” she said. partner family. Sound Glenn Gromann said, “This Habitat for Humanity “And I was really happy to see this. I is a great project that further com- The property will continue to be of South Palm Beach This year’s Honorary love that there are 2-story buildings County is looking for pliments The Park at Broken Sound. managed by Hilton under the Chair is Doug Fash, and bigger buildings. It offers more CEOs, seniors business The ‘grand boulevard entrance’ will founder and CEO of for more people.” Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts leaders and high ranking be iconic and functional.” Sunflower Landscaping. brand, according to a news release executives to participate in All units will be rentals. There will the 2019 CEO Build. Builders will donate or raise sent in April. be 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units with a minimum of $2,500 each an average size of 1,110-square-feet. The build will take place to pay for the construction The development will face Yamato on Oct. 18-19. It will be materials. They will also Road. the third “House that participate in the build. CEOs Built” in South In addition to more places to live, Palm Beach County. Honorary Chair of To register or learn the CEO Build is the project will add a parking struc- Doug Fash. Photo more, visit www. ture, a bus stop for children and a Boca Resort sells for nearly half Habitat is now recruit- courtesy of Carlos habitatsouthpalm- ing 100 builders to help shuttle shelter for people taking the billion dollars Aristizabal. beach.org 42 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER | JULY 2019

ty after death. Probate can take time and many buyers Probate and Real Estate will not want to wait for the process to complete – this is the very reason why probate needs to be started prior This is where a knowledgeable Realtor is imperative. By: Amy Snook to listing the home. We as Realtors need to work closely with the Probate Attorney during the process so when we When we are presented with a listing to sell a home, we Contributing Writer go to market and procure a buyer – we can get the sale start by looking in public records at how the home is ti- completed in a timely matter. Probate can get complicat- “I am calling because I need tled. ed – there can be multiple heirs, personal representatives to sell my parents’ home.” If the home is titled individually (John Doe and Jane Doe, and many who need to be involved in the listing and sale This is a phone call we re- husband and wife), our first question is, Are John and of the home. ceive all too often. Certainly, Jane both alive? If yes, are they of sound mind to be able we all respect a child want- There are many tools to avoid probate but again they to convey the home? Often adult children will say, “I ing to help their parents but need to be done up front, when all parties are alive (and have a Power of Attorney and can sell my parents home.” depending upon the estate even easier if all are of sound mind) to title the property Relying on the Power of Attorney depends on several fac- planning done in advance, in a manner that sets up the process for when a party tors and will need to be reviewed prior to confirming the this may or may not be an dies. Tools such as title in a Trust or a Life Estate are some ability to rely upon the use of the Power of Attorney. Fac- option. of the more common ones in Florida. An Attorney can tors such as if the Principle (in this case John or Jane) are work with you to create the right estate planning strategy. We recommend to all our buyers to discuss estate plan- of sound mind, does the document include the necessary ning with an attorney. While the property can be properly language in Florida, review of the powers of the Attorney We understand that once you decide to sell a home, you titled at purchase, sometimes there is simply not enough in Fact (in our example the adult child), is it both wit- are envisioning the sale and close and are ready to start time prior to closing to get it all done. That is ok – it can nessed and notarized and several other verifications that the process. Finding the right, knowledgeable Realtor, still be done after closing and an attorney can work with need to be completed prior to confirming of its use. and taking the time to evaluate title and the process will you to transfer the asset (your home) into the proper ti- save time, frustration and even money. Unfortunately, and something that many do not realize, tle to protect assets, avoid probate and many other estate the Power of Attorney ceases to be in effect at the time About Amy Snook planning tools. of death of the Principle (John or Jane in our example). Amy Snook, a 1990 graduate of the University of Mary- When you are making a decision to sell a home or in the This brings us to our next all too common scenario – the land, is a partner in the All About Florida Homes team case above to assist in the sale of your parents home, it is death of the last surviving owner. of Keller Williams Realty, along with co-partner Noreen important to understand how the home is titled upfront Again, in this scenario we start with the title. If titled Payne of Delray Beach. She has been practicing real estate and any work needed to be completed prior to going on individually (John Doe and Jane Doe, Husband and and title insurance for 17 years and is currently the Flor- market. Interested buyers typically want to close quickly Wife) with no language of transfer upon death (life es- ida State Vice President for Women’s Council of Realtors. once under contract and may not be willing to wait six tate), without a trust or any other estate planning tool Amy is also a director of the Realtors Association of the months for probate to be completed. and language – we very well may have a Probate scenario. Palm Beaches and Greater Fort Lauderdale and a director So, understanding what you are dealing with is essential. Probate is a legal process for distributing assets/proper- of Florida Realtors. She resides in Atlantis, Florida. Specialized Health Care Partners to lease office at Delray Central Long-time tenant Specialized Health Care Partners to relocate headquarters, consolidate offices at 1615 Congress In 2015, Grover Corlew bought the 1615 Staff report and 1625 Congress office buildings, Specialized Health Care Partners is leas- which were originally developed for IBM. ing 26,482-square-feet of office space at At the time of their purchase, the cir- Delray Central, according to South Flor- ca-1981 buildings were only 79 percent ida-based real estate investment manage- leased and in need of extensive renova- ment group Grover Corlew. tion and a rebranding in order to attract high profile tenants. Specialized Health Care Partners, which works to maximize insurance recovery Grover Corlew, which focuses on acquir- on behalf of its clients and provides con- ing, developing and operating office and all selected the six-story office building past March, which includes a six-sto- sulting management services to hospi- retail properties across the Southeastern for their new corporate headquarters. ry, 116,250-square-foot Class A office tals, will consolidate offices and relocate U.S., invested approximately $2 million tower at 600 West Hillsboro Blvd. and its headquarters to the 1615 Congress dollars into property renovations bring- Global hair restoration and replacement four two-story office buildings with Avenue building in October. ing occupancy to nearly 100 percent. giant Hair Club recently designed a new 99,851-square-feet at 700 West Hillsboro 23,130-square-foot creative, modern Grover Corlew will complete more than Specialized Health Care Partners is just Blvd. one of several companies leasing space workplace environment for more than $1 million dollars in renovations in ad- for their corporate headquarters in Gro- 180 employees at Palmetto Place @ Boca “We have created a niche for ourselves dition to enhancements planned by SHP. ver Corlew buildings this year. Raton, which is owned and managed by by bringing new life to some of the old- Grover Corlew. Hair Club decided to re- er, yet geographically desirable, suburban “We have a longstanding relationship In May, the company announced more locate its corporate headquarters to the office buildings in Broward and Palm with SHP,” said Partner Mark Corlew. than 36,539-square-feet of new leases in 88,000-square-foot building following a Beach counties,” said Partner Anuj Gro- “We leased the company their first office Sabre Centre I, a Class A office property multi-million-dollar renovation and re- ver. “That has paid off with the number space in 2013 when we owned 220 Con- with golf course views of The Old Course branding which was recently completed of headquarters that have moved and will gress and have been fortunate to main- at Broken Sound. The non-profit bone by Grover Corlew. move to our buildings.” tain a close relationship with them, ac- marrow registry Gift of Life, Canadi- commodating their changing needs with an-based retailer The Northwest Compa- Grover Corlew also purchased Hill- For more information on Grover Corlew, our portfolio of modern office spaces.” ny and toy manufacturer Jay@Play® have sboro Center in Deerfield Beach this visit grovercorlew.com. JULY 2019 | YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 43 44 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER | JULY 2019

Fifth annual summer Delray GreenMarket offers farm-fresh, homemade fare as, watermelon, corn, squashes, cucum- By: David DiPino Contributing Writer bers and sweet potatoes just to name a Pit Bull BBQ of South Florida owner few,” said Viana. John Holbrook is excited about meeting Viana, started a Produce Buddies delivery residents, marketing and selling his new business, which was born and incubated Mango Pineapple Habanero bottles sauces at the Delray GreenMarket. at the Fifth Annual Delray Beach Green- Market, running each Saturday morning The Fifth Annual Summer GreenMarket in downtown Delray Beach through July. at the Delray Beach Tennis Center features Brenda Ezeilo owner of the Taste of Africa cater- Myles Viana in his Prodcue Buddies tent at the Fifth over 25 local vendors. According to Nolan, “It’s a new sauce I’ve been working on best ing and grill, offers grilled chicken skewers with Annual Summer Delray GreenMarket. Photo by Da- vendors include bakers, and small batch described as spicy at first followed by a her homemade BBQ sauce, Nigerian Akara fritters vid DiPino. homemade from black-eyed peas, turkey legs and culinary artisan’s offering fresh summer cool sweetness,” said Holbrook. from black-eyed peas, turkey legs and Jolof Rice, a West African staple each Saturday at the produce and fruit, exotic mushrooms, Fifth Annual Summer Delray GreenMarket. Photo Jolof Rice, a West African staple. Ezile’s “Pit Bull BBQ of South Florida’s sauces are By: David DiPino. sprouts, farm eggs, fresh squeezed juice cooking mirrors her Nigerian roots. all natural, and we have Sugar-Free Dry vendor’s tent set-up spaces. She and her and smoothies, baked goods, local cheese, Rubs too.” dedicated two-man team are willing to Since 1996, the Winter Delray GreenMar- honey, pasta, granola, kombucha, pickles, ket, which is normally held the last week olive oils, balsamic vinegars, nut butters The Fifth Annual Summer Delray Green- stop on a dime to answer customer’s ques- of October around Halloween until mid- and hummus. There are plenty of vegetar- Market is located in the parking lot of the tions, set-up each week and support ven- May at Old School Square, has become ian, vegan and gluten free products. Delray Beach Tennis Center, 206 E. Atlan- dor teams. Last year, Nolan even brought part of Delray Beach’s fabric. The Delray tic Ave. and runs Saturday mornings until in a petting zoo one Saturday morning for Nolan added there’s a free yoga class, 9-10 GreenMarket is made possible by the Del- noon through July. children and their families to enjoy. a.m., cooking demos, live music petting ray Beach CRA – Community Redevelop- zoo, raffles and free weekly GreenMarket One of the recent added amenities of the Brenda Ezeilo, owner of the Taste of Afri- ment Agency. Bucks while supplies last. The GreenMar- Summer GreenMarket includes a shade ca catering and grill, says she’s still offering Myles Viana has also joined the Fifth An- ket is dog friendly. Free parking is avail- screen high over the perusing GreenMar- all of the customer favorites which makes nual Delray Beach GreenMarket with his able behind Dunkin Donuts. Follow Del- ket customers and vendors to reflect the her popular at main Delray GreenMarket Produce Buddies business and vendor ray Beach GreenMarket on Facebook for strong summer sun rays. each fall into spring. tent full of fresh vegetables. their weekly schedule of Market events, Lori Nolan, Delray GreenMarket Manag- Ezeilo is offering A Taste of Africa’s grilled www.facebook.com/delraygreenmarket “Each week we have farm-fresh eggs, to- er, leads the GreenMarket. Nolan is often chicken skewers with her homemade BBQ for more information visit: www.delray- matoes, lemons, limes, pineapple, banan- on-site prior to sunrise coordinating the sauce, Nigerian Akara fritters homemade cra.org/greenmarket. Crane’s Beach House receives Trip Advisor’s Highest Honor: Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame Staff report

Crane’s Beach House Boutique Hotel & Luxury Villas has received Trip Advisor’s coveted Certificate of Excellence for five Where customers are Number 1! years in a row, entering Trip Advisors’ Fashion Fabrics & Full Line of Notions Hall of Fame. The Delray Beach hotel has reached the Adult & Children’s Classes travel company’s highest honor. Crane’s Beach House Boutique Hotel & Lux- Excellent Alterations ury Villas has entered Trip Advisors’ Hall of “You can’t apply for this award, it has to Fame. Photo courtesy of Emiliano Brooks. Embroidery Services be earned,” said Cathy Balestriere, Gen- recognition allows us to publicly recog- Brother Machine Dealer eral Manager of Crane’s Beach House. nize businesses that are actively taking Expert Machine Repair on All Models In late May, Trip Advisor announced the into account customer feedback to help recipients of its Certificate of Excellence travelers confidently experience the most award. In order to be eligible, properties highly reviewed places to eat, stay, and must maintain an overall rating of 4 out of 5. explore.” FREE According to Trip Advisor, this per- Check out Crane’s this summer and lesson on tains to properties that have consistently take advantage of the following promo- any group achieved great reviews or whose manag- tions when available: CAMP RUNWAY ers have continually demonstrated a re- package ONLY 2 WEEKS LEFT Through Oct. 3 Crane’s Beach House is JULY 8-12 Learn to Quilt sponsive, customer-focused approach. offering substantial discounts for multi- JULY 15-19 Young Entrepreneur for new customers “Trip Advisor is excited to announce night visits: the recipients of the 2019 Certificate of 10% Off of Standard Rate for guests who 561-999-9992 Excellence, which for nearly a decade stay two nights www.sewmuchfunandmore.com • [email protected] has celebrated businesses that have con- 7491 N Federal Highway C-11, Boca Raton, Fl 33487 sistently received positive ratings from 15% Off for visits of three or four nights Located in the Hidden Valley Plaza near Publix travelers and diners on the world’s largest travel platform,” said Neela Pal, Vice 20% Off for guests staying five nights or President of Brand, Trip Advisor. “This longer JULY 2019 | YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 45

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Rally to preserve parts of Carver High receives support from city the site, currently known as the Delray Full They met with the school board, city offi- Staff report Service Center. cials and preservationists to garner support to save some of the buildings. Carver High The Palm Beach County School District will Originally, plans involved demolishing near- School graduate Paula Newman-Rocker led work to blend the past with the future when ly all of the 14 buildings that made up the the charge and has met with officials for the it renovates the former location of Carver former segregated school. When alumni of past two years. High School. the school found out about the plans to raze Part of the 1-cent sales tax initiative, the their former school, they banded together to Now, plans involve saving buildings 1, 2 and school board has allocated $10 million to preserve part of their past. 12, renovating the old gymnasium and con- structing a new 20,000-square foot technical education building where different types of Carver High School graduate Paula New- educational programming classes will take man-Rocker has been vocal about preserving place. parts of her alma mater. Staff photo.

The1958 gymnasium will become an au- slated for the wrecking ball because they are ditorium and cultural facility open to the in decrepit conditions. The cost to rehabili- community, school district and neighboring tate the buildings far exceeded the total bud- Village Academy. get of the project.

Building 1 is a two-story classroom building The school was moved to its current location and Building 12 is the former cafeteria and in 1958. The buildings were constructed be- auditorium. The original “cafetorium” sign tween 1957 and 1961. Carver shuttered in still hangs above the entrance. 1970 when it was integrated with Seacrest High School to form a new, integrated School board member Debora Robinson school, Atlantic Community High School. said she would like to save building 2 and turn it into a health care center that serves The school has ties to historic Afri- the local neighborhood. can-American figures Booker T. Washing- ton and George Washington Carver. Preserving buildings 1,2 and 12 are not part To pay homage to the history, the project of the $10 million budget for the project. will incorporate a historical marker on the District officials said the buildings on the campus and display significant historical ar- campus, located at 301 SW 14th Ave., were tifacts throughout the campus. JULY 2019 | YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 47

Two Delray churches team up to share resources, add Delray,” said Casey Cleveland, Head Pastor The Avenue Slices community engagement Church. “We look forward to more of what God can ac- complish when we work together as churches! This is a The Avenue Church and Trinity Delray are working to- Institute for Regional Conservation beautiful expression of what it means to be in the family gether to create more programming and involve more receives grant from local law firm of G o d .” community members. The Institute for Regional Conservation Trinity Delray has a deep Delray history. It was estab- Born out of Spanish River Church in 2010, The Avenue (IRC), a nonprofit dedicated lished in 1904 with its original church building located Church led by Pastor Casey Cleveland and Executive to the protection, restoration, on Federal Highway and school which came later in 1948. and long-term management Pastor Mitch Thompson found Delray Beach. of ecological biodiversity, re- Their current property on Swinton was purchased and For the past three years, the congregation has held its 10 ceived a $1,000 grant from built up, including the moving of the original chapel to a.m. service at the Atlantic High Theater and alternated Erin L. Deady Law, P.A. office locations from Lakeview Baptist to Trinity Delray the new location, in 1968. Erin L. Deady Law, P.A., is a full service legal and con- just this past year. Ed Morse Automotive sulting firm located in Delray Beach. The firm focuses Since sharing an office, the two churches have created an Group raises $257,000 to on environmental, land use and climate-related issues even larger partnership. The Avenue Church has moved benefit MDA statewide. its morning service to 10:30 a.m. in the Trinity gymna- Ed Morse Automotive Group The grant was used to support a recent Restoration Day at sium, which is located on the eight acre property located raised $257,000 during the Atlantic Dunes Park as part of a Green Delray Volunteer on Swinton Avenue and Lake Ida Road. 25th annual golf tournament, program. Volunteers for that event helped restore native “We are looking forward to many more wins for the which benefits Muscular Dystrophy Association. biodiversity and cleaned up the coastline as people across Kingdom of God as a united example of community love The event has raised $2.582 million since its inception. the country took part in the Great American Cleanup. and support,” said Vince Putnam, Head Pastor Trinity This year, 172 golfers hit the links at Weston Hills Coun- Delray. “We’re very excited for what will come of this “It is my honor to be working with such a worthy non- try Club. profit as the IRC and we will continue to support the partnership!” “Because of the support and generosity of the people in- good works they are doing in the community,” Deady The Avenue, a non-denominational church, will be con- volved with this tournament, we were raised more mon- said. “On the ground restoration to protect and restore ducting their service while Trinity, a Lutheran denomi- ey than ever for the MDA,” Teddy Morse said. “It’s a com- native habitats is central to maintaining and enhancing nation, will be conducting theirs. our ecosystems, especially those where we live, work and pany tradition to rally around this organization that does play. We are excited to continue this partnership with “We believe all good things flow from relationship, and so much to transform the lives of so many great people IRC.” that is exactly what God has used to bring us to Trinity suffering with this disease.”

stay or that you don’t have a culture of ac- lot of problems; but if you lose that talent or Here’s what we think… countability. But it does mean that if people can’t even attract it. you’ll be spinning your are leaving in droves, that you might want wheels which is expensive and exhausting. There’s been another rash of resignations at behalf of taxpayers and stakeholders. It was to pay attention, especially if many who are You’ll end up in a costly spiral. Delray Beach City Hall. also a prideful place, where people seemed leaving have had success here or elsewhere. to collaborate and work effectively across de- Human capital is everything. It just is. It’s not That’s not good news, despite the perfume partments. Again, mistakes were made and Did they suddenly become incompetent technology–that’s a tool. And it’s not always put on the issue by some. things weren’t always a well-oiled machine and ineffectual or is there something wrong wages and benefits, which are important but aren’t the only factors in a stable workplace. Turnover and instability in an organization but for the most part City Hall was a happy that we can fix? and productive workplace, the kind that at- is never a good thing. Of course, in a large Without pointing fingers, we don’t think A revolving door of senior level managers tracted talent and retained it as well. organization people are always leaving and what we are seeing is an aberration or the is not a recipe for lasting success; it’s a sunk sometimes you have to get rid of a bad ap- It doesn’t feel that way anymore. normal course of business. Something fun- cost. ple or two. It’s called addition by subtraction. damental is wrong. But this feels different. And it hasn’t for a while now. And this should not be news to those of us Meet the team As of now Delray is searching for a city man- This isn’t a criticism of anyone or anything. who pay attention. Our leaders have been Reach us at: ager, an economic development director, a For the record, we like the interim City told by executive recruiters that the city has DelrayNewspaper.com utilities director, a finance director, a public Manager and respect a lot of people who a challenging reputation in the marketplace. 561-299-1430 works public works director. We might have work at City Hall. Our editor-in-chief wrote [email protected] missed a few positions. But that’s a pretty ro- a whole book about what he felt worked and Therein lies the opportunity. bust list. And that doesn’t include the resig- what didn’t during his seven years as a com- Now is the time to ask some hard questions, nations of the two top senior officials in the missioner and mayor. Community Improvement, who resigned make some changes and find out why what’s last month in the wake of an investigation He learned that for a city to create and sus- happening is happening. It’s also a chance to Jeff Perlman, Editor-in-Chief and into alleged misappropriation of grant mon- tain success, you need solid leadership and transform the culture and make this city the ies. talented, stable management that work well very best place to work. Principal together. That’s not rocket science. But we Working —and just as important staying Scott Porten, Chief-Financial-Offi- Folks, this isn’t normal. And it’s not good. don’t know of a workaround. You need both. —in a city as unique and special as Delray cer and Principal Still, like most problems/issues there’s a sil- Instability breeds inefficiency. ought to be a compelling proposition. Craig Agranoff, Content Director ver lining and an opportunity. It’s expensive on many levels and the loss of These days and for a few years now, the evi- and Principal But only if we recognize the situation and institutional memory is an added concern dence says something is up. Fran Marincola, Adviser and Prin- make this a teachable moment. That’s going because when experience walks out the door Perhaps it’s time to figure out what’s going cipal to require self awareness and that can be a so does a whole lot of intangible value. challenge. on. Marisa Herman, Associate Editor Few would argue that stability is a bad thing. Delray has had a stability problem for a few Because like any other business, cities are years now. Before 2013 or so, City Hall was It’s hard to build a team, organization, busi- only as a good as their people. Kylee Treyz, Account Manager known as a very stable place. ness or any other complex endeavor when Ginger Novak, Account Manager your human capital is constantly in flight. If you attract good people and create condi- Not a perfect place. But a stable place. A tions that enables that talent to thrive, you’ll Kelly McCabe, Account Manager place where lots of good things got done on That doesn’t mean you allow bad actors to have a smooth running machine and solve a 48 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER | JULY 2019

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