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April 2016 • vol.14 • issue 2
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ow, so many great events have
taken place in South Florida
since our February issue.
Always at the top of my favorite list
are the Broward County Library Foundation’s annual “Night of Literary Feasts”
and the “Lit Lunch” that preceded it.
Actually, the intimate “Lit’ Lunch” that
featured guest author Meg Cabot was for
me the most fun. Her quick wit and ability
to entertain her listening audience just as
she entertains her readers kept the lunch
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group laughing throughout the event.
Maybe the instant draw for me was
the fact that she, her husband Harvey and
their many cats moved to Key West, my
former residence, a few years ago after
her career had taken off.
In case the name isn’t ringing any
bells, Meg gained instant fame with her
“Princess Diaries,” the start of a series
of “Princess Diaries” books with the first
one made into a movie starring Julie Andrews and Ann Hathaway.
But an inspiration for all fledgling
writers is the fact that the manuscript was
rejected 21 times in New York before an
agent finally recognized the appeal of the
story. He liked it so much that he sent a
copy of the manuscript to Disney to see if
there was any interest in making a movie.
So Megan’s first call was not from her
literary agent, but from a representative
of Disney expressing interest in making a
movie of her story
The only problem, she was told, was
that they needed to kill the father character in the book.
This took her somewhat aback, as it
would any writer who has spent hours
developing their characters, and she hesitated for a moment.
The agent continued that they had an
actress in mind who would be great delivering the father’s lines.
When Megan asked whom, the answer
was: Julie Andrews.
Megan quickly agreed to allow the father
to be killed, and the rest is movie history
that still plays out regularly on TV movies.
Megan and her husband Harvey attended the New York premiere. Perhaps the
finest moment for this fun writer that evening was when Julie Andrews approached
her and asked: “How did I do?”
In addition to her “Princess Diaries”
series, Megan also has written numerous
other books, including “Remembrance,”
“Proposal” and numerous young adult
books. I was drawn to “From the Notebook of a Middle School Princess” which
will hopefully still be relevant when my
16-month-old granddaughter goes into
her teen years. I loved the autograph she
wrote to Nora: “You rule!”
The literary events are just the tip of
the iceberg, when it comes to Fort Lauderdale’s incredible cultural and social calendar, which seems to improve every year.
Museum of Discovery Center’s AutoNation’s IMAX continues to present
breath-taking documentaries and movies,
including the recent “American Parks Adventure,” which I saw not once but twice
and loved it just as much the second time.
Disney’s “The Jungle Book” is slated
to show April 14-28.The feature is based
on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories,
and inspired by Disney’s classic, animated film, “The Jungle Book.”
Then there was “Kinky Boots,” perhaps my favorite of all the Broadway
Across America series this year at Broward Center.
So many events did not make it in this
issue, including Literary Feasts, Covenant House Welcomes the Stars, PAWS
luncheon and the incredible gala at Birch
State Park.
Keep an eye out for these in the June
issue, and also on our Facebook page or
website: southfloridasocial.com.
Until next time ...Betty Williams
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Holy Cross Hospital Auxiliary Celebrates the Non-Profit Hospital’s 60th Anniversary at Epicurean Escapade:
A Food & Wine Experience on April 16
Event to honor Jan Moran and JM
Family Enterprises, Inc. and benefit
the Jim Moran Heart and Vascular
Research Institute at Holy Cross
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he Holy Cross Hospital Auxiliary will present its
60th annual fundraiser on Saturday, April 16 at the
Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA), located at
1855 Griffin Road in Dania Beach.
“Epicurean Escapade 2016: A Food & Wine Experience” will feature themed presentations of gourmet food
and fine wine from exciting global culinary destinations.
Guests are invited to indulge in full plates of delectable
cuisine and generous pairings of a wide variety of wines
while enjoying a fun evening of dancing and live musical
entertainment. The event is part of a yearlong celebration
of the non-profit hospital’s 60th anniversary.
“This is a very special year for us,” said Dr. Patrick
Taylor, president and CEO of Holy Cross. “We are humbled to be celebrating 60 years of serving the healthcare
needs of our community.”
The event will honor Jan Moran and JM Family Enterprises, Inc. Proceeds will benefit the Jim Moran Heart and
Vascular Research Institute at Holy Cross, which specializes in leading-edge clinical trials for the diagnosis and
treatment of heart, coronary artery and vascular disease.
Jan Moran and her husband, late automotive pioneer
Jim Moran, donated $1 million for a cardiovascular intensive care unit after his lifesaving open-heart surgery at
Holy Cross in 1988. In 2000, they contributed $6 million
along with JM Family Enterprises to construct the Jim
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Cheryl Lamb, Dr. Raul Tapia, Michele Tapia, Vicki Homer, Dr. Kenneth Homer, Dr. Karan Munuswamy
and Dr. Sarita Munuswamy are among committee members.
Moran Heart and Vascular Center.
Jim and Jan Moran and JM Family Enterprises also
created the Moran Challenge in 2006 to inspire the community to assist in the development of the Jim Moran
Heart and Vascular Research Institute. The Moran Challenge is generously matching $1 for every $1.60 donated
by the community, with a goal of raising $26 million for
the Institute.
Sponsors of the Epicurean Escapade include Diamond
sponsor JM Family Enterprises, Inc., the Guerrieri Family Foundation as the Presenting sponsor, and Ruby sponsors Liz and Kurt Langsenkamp, the Medical Staff of
Holy Cross Hospital, and Jan Moran.
Tickets are $250 per person. For more information,
call Elaine Lacker at 954-229-8562.
ABOUT HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
A part of Trinity Health, Fort Lauderdale, FL-based Holy Cross
Hospital is a full-service non-profit, Catholic, teaching hospital
operating in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy.
Through strategic collaborations and a commitment to being
a person-centered, transforming, healing presence, the 557-bed
hospital offers progressive inpatient, outpatient and community
outreach services and clinical research trials to meet our diverse
community’s evolving healthcare needs.
Thriving since 1955, Holy Cross Hospital’s medical staff
numbers more than 600, represents more than 40 specialties
and is complemented by more than 3,000 employees— all
working to make Holy Cross our community’s trusted health
partner for life.
To learn more about Holy Cross Hospital, visit holy-cross.
com, “like” Holy Cross Hospital, Fort Lauderdale on Facebook
at facebook.com/holycrossfl, or follow @holycrossfl on Twitter.
Contents
Person to Person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Along with several upcoming non-profit events, the five-year-anniversary of Brush Strokes, a working
artists’ studio in the Galleria, is also featured.
Intercoastal Realty continues to set the bar on quality service for upscale properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
This boutique real estate company goes beyond finding a ‘house’ for prospective buyers; its agents arm
themselves with knowledge about what each prospective buyer’s wants and needs are for their future home.
Dr. Joe Thomas, DDS, offers quality, state-of-the-art service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using the most advanced technology, Dr. Thomas offers quality dental care at his spa-like Lauderdale-bythe-Sea office.
Santa Lucia offers fine culinary fare, representing both northern and southern Italian cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Located on East Oakland Park Boulevard, where Frankie & Johnny’s was formerly housed, Santa Lucia is a
must-visit for diners who prefer Italian cuisine.
Smart packing helps take the stress out of travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Sharon Turnau, president of Landmark Travel, offers tips for economical packing that will make any
vacation a better experience.
American Fine Wine Competition set for April 8 at Pier 66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Candace Proctor, owner of 33rd Street Wine, recounts her experience when serving as one of 11 judges who
selected wines for the April 8 event.
On The Cover
Getting ready for Holy Cross’s annual gala are, from left, Colin Brown,
president and CEO of JM Family Enterprises, Jan Moran, JM founder, and
Dr. Patrick Taylor, president/CEO of Holy Cross Hospital. (See story, above.
Photo by Kara Starzyk).
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Broward Center celebrates its 25th
anniversary with the party of the season
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what has become one of the premier performing arts venues in the world,” said
Broward Center President and CEO Kelley Stanley.
Gala guests began the evening with a
cocktail reception in the Peck Courtyard,
followed by an elegant dinner in the Amaturo Theater, which was transformed, into
a tiered dinner club, seating 350. Following
dinner, we moved to the Au René Theater
for Josh Groban’s sold-out performance.
Following the performance, VIP guests
moved to the post-show celebrating at the
Huizenga Pavilion and Wendt Terraces
where a lavish buffet, hand-passed desserts, an incredible band, topped off with
a spectacular fireworks show over the
New River.
— Betty Williams
t seems like only yesterday that I gathered, along with a lot of proud South
Floridians, to celebrate the grand
opening of the Broward Center for the
Performing Arts. “Phantom of the Arts”
was the opening production, and every
seat in the theatre was filled.
While that was certainly an exciting evening, the recent 25th anniversary gala trumped every pre event at the
Broward Center.
The evening, produced by the Broward
Performing Arts Foundation and presented by Joshua and Nicole Taggart, netted
more than $400,000 earmarked for the
outstanding educational and enrichment
programs at BCPA.
“When you reflect back on that time,
it is incredible that so many in the public
and private sector came together to build
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1 BCPA President/CEO Kelley Shanley, left, Dan Baker, Nicole Taggart, singer/performer Josh
Groban, Gladys Taggart and Josh Taggart. 2 Barbara Castell, left, Ellen Murton, Marti Huizenga,
Lisa Kitei and Janet Jordan. 3 Martha and Ralph Marrinson. 4 Robert Lochrie Jr., left, president
of the BCPA Foundation, Ray Rodriguez, Dan Arnold and Jack Abdo. 5 Charles and Laura Palmer.
6 Jamie and Terry Stiles. 7 Dan and Melissa Dobrin, couple at left, with Linda and Doug Von
Allmen. 8 Bonnie Barnett with her husband, Dr. Robert Kagan, couple at left, with Carol Harrison
and Steve Kalagher and Betsy and Robert Bradford. 9 Penelope Blair, left, visits with Linda Gill
and hubby Walter Morgan.
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PAWS readies for its
April 16 annual gala at the
Hyatt Regency Pier 66.
PAWS, a support group for the Humane Society of Broward
County, readies for its annual gala. Seen here getting ready
for the event, back row, from left, Susan Gaddis, Jamie Stiles,
Julie Strauch, event co-chair, and Christy Gumberg. Front row:
Bonnie Barnett and Luann Alorro, event co-chairs.
(See story, page 7)
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PAWS Invites you to Boogie for the Animals
Fort Lauderdale - PAWS, the auxiliary group for the Humane Society of Broward County, is in full-force planning for its annual Gala, the theme of which promises an evening
of mirror ball boogie magic: Disco Fever. Saturday, April 16 is the date to put on your
calendar for this totally cool “blast from the past” event at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66.
Proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of Broward County.
Guests will check out awesome silent and live auctions, get their groove on with live
entertainment and dancing to the band Studio One, and dig the stellar dinner. Chairs
Julie Strauch, Bonnie Barnett and Luann Alorro are joined by Honorary Chairs Christine
Forman, Margaret Meldeau and Lori Sisko.
Disco attire is encouraged (or cocktail attire), so be sure to dress your foxy best!
Tickets are $250-per-person. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For information,
please contact 954-266-6827, or visit PAWSBroward.com.
A committee member notes that the group is grateful for their generous sponsors,
which include: Lorraine Thomas, The Gaddis Family Foundation, Yellow Cab Company, Christy and Andy Gumberg, Julie and Dr. Axel Strauch, Elaine and Dr. Charles Kahn,
Bonnie Barnett and her husband, Dr. Robert Kagan, Luann and Andrew Alorro, owners
of TEASE Salon, Christine and M. Austin Forman, Margaret and Mike Meldeau, Tari
and Ed Collins, Liz and Gary Brown, Jonelle Lees and Jim Degnan, Marlene and Manny
Aguero, Melody and Ali Saleh, Stiles Corporation, Clint Strauch - Florida Peninsula
Insurance Company and Edison Insurance Company, Bonnie and Alex Muxo, Brenda
and Robert Puck, Dawn and Peter Dellapina, Darlene and Dennis Jordan, Andrew Barnett of Zoo Gym Franchise, Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation, BreakThru Beverage
Florida, Gold Coast, Fort Lauderdale Magazine, Fort Lauderdale Design and Azamara
Club Cruises.
The Humane Society of Broward County is a private non-profit organization made
possible by the generous donations of animal enthusiasts like you. The shelter is not affiliated with any other organization and receives no funding from state or any national
group. To learn more about the HSBC visit HYPERLINK “http://www.humanebroward.com” www.humanebroward.com.
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Getting read for the PAWS gala are, back row, from left: Stacy Sager, Carmen Hotchkiss and Dawn
Dellapina. Front row, from left, Ellen Gertz, Leah Gastanaga-Bevell and Elaine Kahn.
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Seafarers’ House to honor Guy Harvey at 2016 Golden Compass Gala
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL –Guy Harvey –
artist, conservationist and entrepreneur
– has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Seafarers’ House International
Golden Compass Award.
The award is given each year to those
who have achieved distinction in the
maritime world, those whose vocation
or avocation has been the sea, or those
who have ministered to or otherwise assisted seafarers.
Dr. Harvey has been a champion of the
seas since an early age. A student of marine biology, he has spent his life exploring
the undersea world and bringing it to life
on land through his art, which can be seen
in galleries, onboard ships, on life-size
murals and on eponymous merchandise.
The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation is
well-known for its research in the marine
biology field and the message of stewardship and conservation of our oceans.
“I am honored to be receiving this
award from Seafarers’ House. The organization has done so much to make a difference in the lives of nearly 150,000 mariners each year,” said Dr. Harvey. “These
seafaring men and women play an important role in our society and the Seafarers’
House offers so many services of value to
the working mariner. I am pleased to be
a part of recognizing their work as well.”
A self-taught artist, Dr. Harvey’s works
have received recognition worldwide.
Some of his larger-than-life public murals can be seen on college campuses, at
airports and most recently along the hull
of the entire Norwegian Cruise Line ship,
Escape. His successes have allowed him
to engage in many philanthropic, conservation and educational research efforts.
“We are thrilled to be celebrating the
work and accomplishments of this noted
marine wildlife artist and conservationist,” said Seafarers’ House Executive Director Lesley Warrick. “Guy Harvey has
dedicated his life to the sea and his many
philanthropic efforts have thrown into
high relief the need to protect the world’s
oceans. His message of stewardship and
care for our oceans rings true with all of us
who draw our living from the sea and care
for the future of the maritime community.”
Past award recipients include international seafaring hero Captain Richard
Phillips; Joseph Farrell, Resolve Marine
Group; Roberto Giorgi, V.Ships; Dan Sten
Olsson, Stena Sphere; Adam Goldstein,
Royal Caribbean International; Stein
Kruse, Holland America Line; Captain
Nicola Arena, MSC Cruises; and Thomas
B. Crowley, Jr., Crowley Maritime Corp.,
among others.
This year’s annual Golden Compass
Gala is being held May 21, 2016 at the
Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six in Fort
Lauderdale. It will begin at 6 p.m. with a
cocktail reception and silent auction to be
followed by a dinner, award presentation
and entertainment.
For additional information about the
gala, tickets, sponsorships and underwriting options, please email [email protected] or call 954-734-1580.
ABOUT SEAFARERS’ HOUSE
Seafarers’ House at Port Everglades is
a non-profit organization supported by
the faith-based community as well as
by labor, business and civic leaders with
a mission “to offer refuge, resources,
renewal and respect to the maritime
community through multi-faith service.”
Open throughout the year, Seafarers’
House is a safe, friendly place where
mariners can connect with their families,
relax, or get emergency assistance if
needed. With the help of its supporters and
volunteers, Seafarers’ House offers many
services including low cost international
phone calls, free transportation, Internet
access, counseling services, liaison
with authorities as well as recreational
facilities. Seafarers’ House was honored
as the 2015 Seafarer Advocate of the Year
by Lloyd’s List North America and received
the 2014 Salute to Business award from
the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of
Commerce. In 2012, Seafarers’ House
was honored with the Seafarers’ Center
of the Year award from the International
Committee on Seafarers’ Welfare - the
first American agency to receive this
international honor. Seafarers’ House
annually hosts more than 150,000 visits
by cruise and cargo ship crewmembers.
For additional information visit www.
seafarershouse.org.
ABOUT GUY HARVEY
Guy Harvey is a unique blend of artist,
scientist, angler, diver, conservationist and
explorer, fiercely devoted to his family and
his love of the sea. Born in Lippspringe,
Germany on September 16, 1955 while his
father was serving as a Gunnery Officer in
the British Army, Guy is a 10th generation
Jamaican of English heritage. Growing up
on the south coast of Jamaica, Guy learned
to fish and gained an appreciation for the
marine environment from his parents,
both very accomplished anglers.
Masterworks Concert IV ‘Spring is in the Air’ April 3-5
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South Florida Symphony’s Maestro Sebrina Afonso.
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he Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium at Florida Atlantic University will be the
setting for the “Spring is in the Air” series by the
South Florida Symphony Orchestra.
Three principal dancers from the acclaimed Martha
Graham Dance Company will enhance the performances
with vignettes from Graham’s Appalachian Spring ballet.
Actress Beth Holland will narrate, with text from GraA p r i l 2 0 16
ham’s letters to Aaron Copland.
Renowned American cellist Carter Brey will debut in
this concert with the South Florida Symphony.
Tickets range from $15 to $60. Visit www.Ticketmaster.com or www.FAUevents.com, or call 800-745-3000.
The April 5 performance will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $35 to
$75. Call 954-562-0222, or visit above websites.
Opera Society
Luncheon Gala
set for April 10 aboard Sun
Dream Yacht Charter’s ‘Caprice’
Some of the participants in the Young Artists program, above. The program has produced many
students who have become world famous and appear not only at the Metropolitan Opera, but also
throughout the United States and the world, including England and Britain.
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he Opera Society of Fort Lauderdale will host a Gala Luncheon
aboard the “Caprice,” one of Sun
Dream Yacht Charter’s luxury yachts, on
Sunday, April 10.
As a Broward County-based affiliate
group of Florida Grand Opera, The Opera Society has conducted fund-raising
activities in support of the opera’s programming in Fort Lauderdale since it was
founded in 1978.
Bob Brantmeyer, president of Sun
Dream Yacht Charters, stated, “We first
donated our services in support of Florida
Grand Opera 20 years ago, and are happy
to continue this wonderful tradition. We’re
fortunate to enjoy such outstanding opera
productions here in Broward County.”
The “Caprice” will depart at 11:30
a.m. from the Double Tree Gallery One,
2670 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale.
Guests will enjoy a Mimosa and Bloody
Mary Bar, a sumptuous buffet luncheon,
and a concert by members of Florida
Grand Opera’s Young Artist Program as
they cruise the spectacular waterways of
Fort Lauderdale.
Opera Society President Claire Crawford noted, “This exciting event will be
our major fund-raising event of the year,
and will help support Florida Grand Opera’s 75th anniversary season.
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The Opera Society works hard throughout the year not only to support the FGO
main stage season performances, but to
present a variety of educational programs
geared toward adults as well as in school
educational programs for students throughout the county. Proceeds will benefit The
Opera Society and Florida Grand Opera.”
The ticket price of $175- per-person
includes a $100 contribution, which is tax
deductible. Reservations may be requested by email to events@theoperasociety.
org, or by calling 954-467-5104.
Florida Grand Opera (FGO), the oldest
performing arts organization in Florida,
celebrates its 75th year of producing grand
opera during the 2015-16 season.Main
stage opera remaining this season include
Weinberg’s “The Passenger,” April 2-9
and Donizetti’s “Don Pasquale” on May 7.
FGO is asking all those who enjoy and
support grand opera in South Florida to
make their gifts or pledge today. For more
information, or to make a pledge please
contact Individual Giving Officer Carlton
Ford at [email protected]
Founded in 1941 as Greater Miami
Opera and later merging with The Opera
Guild Inc. in 1994, FGO presents a mixture of standard repertoire and contemporary works as well as commissions and
new productions
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B
rush Strokes, a working artists’ studio tucked
away in the Mango Parking Lot of the Galleria Mall,
street level, adjacent to the elevator, celebrates its
fifth anniversary in April.
The innovative artistic concept is the brainchild of Tricia
Rutsis, a familiar face in Broward’s philanthropic world.
The studio is housed in 1,600-square-feet and features
large rolling easels.
Ditto many of the studio’s working artists: Elaine
Krupnick, Barbara Castell, Steve Shelton, Jana Hanbury,
Judy Maus, Mary Dwors, Bette Lestrange, Ellen Weiss,
Connie Commette, Debbie Gernert, Hitomi Salto, Marilyn
Williscroft Goldberg, Cindy Eden and of course, Rutsis,
herself. Sculptor Dr. Stanley Goodman, photographer Jay
to person
by Betty W illiams
Christopher and graphic artist Leah Gernert round out the
carefully chosen artistic talents.
Many of the artists have master’s degrees in fine
arts, while others are former attorneys, entrepreneurs
and business owners who have masterfully reinvented
themselves.
Many Brush Strokes artists take commissions for special
subject matter: portraits of friends, family and even pets – an
increasingly popular subject, Rutsis notes.
The studio is housed in 1,600-square-feet and features
large rolling easels.
You can meet the artists and view their art at an open
house, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13. For
information, call 954-610-3880.
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ee Banks Jr. and Nancy Pusateri (now Mrs. Lee
Banks Jr.) were recently wed in a lavish ceremony/
reception at the Lago Mar Country Club. The newlyweds are seen here with retired Chicago Bulls’ Scotty
Pippin and his wife, Larsa, couple at left.
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Three of the 14 Brush Strokes’ working artists are Marilyn Williscroft, left, founding artist Tricia Rutsis and Bette LeStrange.
he Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has launched its
drive to name the 2016 “Man and Women of the Year.”
The kick-off was on March 23 and will continue
until June 4 when the “Journey of Hope” gala will take
place at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66.
Candidates are selected by their peers. Nominees are
dynamic, passionate and sometimes competitive, noted
Ana Vento, gala co-chair and the 2011 “Women of the
Year.” Brian Koch, 2015 “Man of the Year” is the gala’s
other co-chair.
The 2016 nominees include Jeffrey Adelman, Patrick
Daoud, Michelle Esposito, Brent Hagey, Denise Righetti,
Kate Stout, Emily Ziegler, Jared Shusterman, and Beverly
Brean, in memoriam.
Kids Can Foundation is the honorary candidate and Jay
Granierri is National All Star candidate.
Funds raised will be used for research to help find
cures for blood cancers.
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Cynthia Peterson, executive VP of Broward County Medical
Association and chair of ALA’s South Florida Board.
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ynthia Peterson, executive vice president of the
Broward County Medical Association and chair
of the American Lung Association’s South Florida
Board, will be honored by the ALA at its “Lung Force
Luncheon”, starting at 11:30 a.m. at the Huizenga Pavilion
of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
“We couldn’t think of a more deserving person to be
honored at our 2016 luncheon than Cynthia,” said Ashley
Benclvenga, area director of the ALA in Florida.
Dr. Kathy Molinet Drum and Dr. Marietta Glazer are
luncheon co-chairs. Essentials Boutique will present a
fashion show during the luncheon.
The luncheon is presented by the Mautner Charitable
Foundation in memory of Jack and Catherine Ward.
Tickets are $100-each and sponsorships are still
available.
Call Kara Biery, ALA development manager at 954524-4657, or e-mail [email protected] for tickets or
information.
Co-chair Dr. Kathy Molinet Drum and her husband, Ted
Drum will underwrite and host a kick-off from 5:30 to
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, at their landmark restaurant,
15th Street Fisheries, 1900 S.E. 15th St., Fort Lauderdale.
RSVP for the pre-event is required by April 8 to KaraBiery@
LungSE.org.
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Brian Kock, 2015 ‘Man of the Year’ and Ana Vento, 2011 ‘Woman
of the Year’ will co-chair the June event this year.
Doug Coath, seen above with Carol Nugent, was misidentified in
the February 16 issue. We apologize for the mistake.
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Intercoastal Realty sells ‘homes,’ not just houses
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ntercoastal Realty, at 1500 E. Las
Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, prides
itself on being a company that places
the wishes and needs of its clients first.
That’s the likely reason that a large majority of its business comes from referrals
from previous, satisfied customers.
“Our mission is to exceed client expectations, each and every time,” says John
Beauchamp, president of Intercoastal.
“We don’t sell houses; we sell homes and
the Fort Lauderdale lifestyle,” he adds.
He says that Intercoastal also stresses
arming each client with all the knowledge
they need to make an educated, homebuying decision, then present them with
choices that help make their home-buying
experience a pleasant and easy one.
John also notes that in the affluent
world we live in today many buyers are
seeking a second and even a third home.
Some are seeking a second home for retirement; others are looking for a winter
home, or perhaps a home for their yacht.
Intercoastal has marketed a cache of
high-end homes and condominiums, primarily waterfront, ranging from under a
million to more than $40 million providing whatever their customer needs.
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Beauchamp says the biggest draws
for investors and homeowners moving to
Florida are our sunny and warm weather,
the abundance of water and our friendly
tax base. “You’ll never shovel snow and
you can go boating or play golf every day
of the year.” Florida has no state income
tax or municipal tax on income. In California there is an additional 13.3 percent tax
on income, with New York City residents
paying 12.696 percent. For successful top
earners this is a large impact. Florida’s
Homestead law also provides residents
significant advantages. “In the world we
are living in, where you can work remotely
from anywhere, many are choosing to enjoy the sun and water and leave the snow
and taxes behind.” he observes.
Intercoastal has exclusive partnerships
with Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate
(LuxuryRealEstate.com) and Leverage
Global Partners (LeverageRE.com), giving their customers information on homes
throughout the world. This partnership
also provides Intercoastal customers with
access to the principals of the most successful luxury real estate companies in the
U.S. and the world!
John’s mother, Beth Beauchamp, who
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The Beauchamp team at Intercoastal Realty: Torie Beauchamp, left, company President John
Beauchamp and founder Beth Beauchamp.
remains the leader of the company and
still actively participates, founded Intercoastal Realty in 1979. Her husband,
Jack, a former banker and real estate appraiser, maintains offices on the second
floor of Intercoastal Realty. “The family atmosphere that she created, with an
emphasis on the highest level of personal
service, still dominates how the company
is run today, with some 40 Realtors/associates selling with the company.
John and Beth, along with his sister-inlaw, Torie, are at the helm of the Beauchamp team.
Intercoastal now also sells high-end
property that is not waterfront. “Beth
made that decision about 15 years ago to
add non-waterfront residences because of
customer demand and the high-end value
of many of these residences.
For information about Intercoastal Realty or its listings, call 954-467-1448.
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Dr. Joe Thomas puts ‘patients first’ at his state-of-the-art office
BY BETTY WILLIAMS
“
Patients First” has been the philosophy of Dr. Joe
Thomas since he began practicing dentistry in 1989.
Dr. Thomas moved his practice from Vero Beach
to Sea Ranch Lakes recently, and a majority of his former
Vero Beach patients have opted to make the trek to Sea
Ranch Lakes for their dental care.
Dr. Thomas attributes his success to the fact that he
doesn’t “sugar coat” the truth when it comes to a patient’s
dental needs.
“I point out all the options of treatments available, tailored to the individual patient’s needs and desires, and
then, it’s up the patient to make their choice as to how we
proceed,” he says.
Since he began his practice in 1989, Dr. Thomas has seen
incredible technical advancements in the dental industry.
His “space-age” dental office in Sea Ranch Lakes, is
like nothing you will ever see or experience anywhere
else, Dr. Thomas proudly notes. Diagnostic digital radiography, Galileos 3D CBCT scans, Lasers, all porcelain
(metal free) permanent crowns in one visit in a few hours
with no impressions or temporaries are only a few of the
procedures performed by Dr. Thomas. He also provides
Intra-oral colored pictures, cancer exams and Invisallign.
“Implants have come a long way since I began my
practice,” he notes. “They have gone from being purely
experimental to well-researched and proven successful
replacement modality for replacing missing roots and
teeth, and is accomplished through numerous treatment
methods, including guided implant surgery and integrated
with using CADCAM technology.”
Dr. Thomas provides each patient with the blueprint
for bringing his or her teeth back to full function, while
stressing aesthetically cosmetic improvements. The dental
reconstruction can last years, depending on the patient’s
maintenance of his or her teeth, and bacteria control.
Santa Lucia
Dr. Thomas stresses that there is no reason for anyone
to lose teeth. Human teeth last 4,000 to 5,000 years, and
do not age, wrinkle or grow old, he notes.
But he admits that today’s busy lifestyles results in
many people neglecting their teeth, until something
breaks or starts hurting.
“Our society feels that teeth are dispensable. Manicures and pedicures hold a higher priority over preservation of dental health for a majority of people,” he notes.
“But dental replacement is no different than a wooden
leg,” he adds, noting that’s where the honesty of his practice comes in.
“The general public is totally misinformed, and sadly
so. They’re mostly driven by cosmetics alone. That’s like
asking for a new roof on a building that is collapsing
while infested with termites. “
Patients who have discovered Dr. Thomas are not only
South Florida natives, and from the US.
During this interview, a young man from Trinidad, a
regular patient of Dr. Thomas, walked into his office for
treatment. Patients also come from Luxemburg, the Middle East, Canada and many places in England.
“Most patients who come here for treatment really
appreciate not just the detailed dental care, but the technologically advanced and luxuriously appointed spa-like
setting of the office,” says Dr. Thomas.
Valerie Mangurian, B.S., RDH is Dr. Thomas’s Registered Dental Hygienist. She is a volunteer with The Oral
Cancer Foundation, Dentistry from the Heart, the Family
Wellness Health Fair and a member of the Young Professional Network Group and the American Dental Hygiene
Association.
Dr. Thomas currently serves on the Florida Board of
Dentistry, as chairman in 2009 and 2014, and is the reelected 2016 vice-chairman.
Dr. Joe Thomas and his dental hygienist, Valerie Mangurian.
This is a governor-appointed 11-member board, a quasi-legislative judicial board. The board serves as a watchdog for dentistry in Florida.
Dr. Thomas and his wife, Beth, also are active in numerous philanthropic causes, such as the Cystic Fibrosis
and March of Dimes and church activities at Calvary Chapel. When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Thomas spends
much of his time providing pro-bono dental services to
the financially challenged and U.S. military veterans. He
also enjoys vacation travel with his family and practicing
martial arts.
Dr. Joe Thomas has two children, son Curran, and
daughter Dr. Kritika, 23, who also practices dentistry in
Tampa, FL.
Dr. Joe Thomas is conveniently located at 4719 N.
Ocean Blvd. (in the Sea Ranch Lakes Publix Plaza),
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 33308. Call 954-933-5937, or
visit the website at www.drjoethomasdentistry.com.
serves up authentic northern and southern Italian cuisine
BY DEBORAH S. HARTZ-SEELEY
‘Burrata Verdure Antipasta Grilled Vegetables with Burrata,’ one of the most popular dishes served
at Santa Lucia.
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t Santa Lucia in Fort Lauderdale,
you’ll find lovingly prepared
northern and southern Italian cuisine, attentive but not intrusive service
and a warm and comfortable yet upscale
atmosphere. And to make it even better,
prices are reasonable and portions often
large enough to share.
Our evening began when General
Manager and Wine Director Gabriel Salas
welcomed us at the front desk. You may
recognize him from his tenure at Tuscan
Grill on Las Olas Boulevard. He brought
his cooks with him to this restaurant that
opened in 2014.
Expecting our visit, Salas ushered us
to our table. The restaurant is divided into
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intimate areas with a full bar, a room with
stone walls that would be appropriate for
a business dinner, and a more intimate
area where we were seated.
Here, the copper-colored walls bathe
you in a soft glow and a banquette allows
for tete-a-tetes. Black tablecloths accented with red napkins create a backdrop for
the food that appears as works-of-art on
white plates.
We were made to feel at home by our
waiter Milo who delivered a plate of
garlic bread just as we were seated. The
yeasty slices with their crisp crusts had
been gently brushed with nutty olive oil
and Italian spices. Shards or ParmigianoReggiano and lush eggplant caponata
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completed the presentation.
The menu runs the gamut from fine
veal dishes, to seafood laden sauces on
pasta to 12-inch pizzas baked in a woodfired oven.
We began with Burrata e Verduri ($16),
the pouch of creamy cheese set atop crisp
greens accented with peppery arugula.
Slices of grilled eggplant, zucchini and
tomato as well as artichoke halves were
arranged before the plate was artfully
drizzled with a basil/balsamic glaze.
We also sampled Calamari Fritti Santa
Lucia ($12). Although fried calamari is
pretty common, this restaurant’s rendition does not disappoint. The extremely
generous portion of tender yet crisp batter-fried squid comes with a spicy tomato
sauce for dipping.
When it comes to a pasta course, don’t
miss the special of homemade ravioli
filled with tender and flavorful meat from
braised beef short ribs ($24 for a full portion of about seven large ravioli; half portions available). These round pasta pockets are generously topped with an earthy
yet rich cream sauce touched with white
truffle oil and the woodsy flavor of fresh
porcini mushrooms.
We also sampled the Rigatoni Bolognese ($20 for a full portion). There are no
shortcuts taken here as this meaty, chunky
sauce is simmered for five hours to make
it rich and full-flavored.
By the time we chose an entrée, we
were getting full but couldn’t pass up the
Scaloppine del Giorno ($26). The veal
scallope was topped with a flavorful piazzola sauce of roasted red pepper strips
and halved cherry tomatoes studded with
cloves of sweet garlic and fresh basil.
This entrée came with potato chunks
roasted until crisp and crusty in the woodburning oven as well as grilled slices of
zucchini to ensure you a full meal.
By now you, like we, will probably
be sated and content. But don’t miss the
homemade desserts.
We opted for the Tartuffo ($10), an orb
of chocolate and vanilla gelato formed
around a candied cherry. It’s coated with
a crisp and crackly shell of dark chocolate.
Luckily it’s cut into four pieces for sharing.
We thought dessert would be the perfect ending to our evening until Milo presented us with a glass of complimentary
homemade limoncello. It was an inspired
way to end this Italian meal.
Santa Lucia Ristorante, 2701 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954396-0939;
SantaLuciaRistorante.com
(coming soon); open seven days from 4
to 11 p.m.; Happy Hour is celebrated 4 to
7 p.m. daily in the bar area with reducedprice drinks. On Wednesdays you can
pick from a special menu and for each two
items you select, you get the less expensive one for free.
Holy Cross
hosts sixth annual golf tournament/auction
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C
oral Ridge Country Club was
the setting for Holy Cross Hospital’s sixth annual golf tournament and auction.
The event raised funds to go towards
the $26-million renovation of the hospital’s technology center.
In addition to the many foursomes of
golf, several other Holy Cross supporters
were there to enjoy a lavish buffet of lobster, clam and other delicacies.
Auctioneer Gordon Latz coaxed
guests into bidding on several incredible
auction items.
1 Mary Lou Rudermand and Sheri Whttington,
right, greeted golfers and guests. 2 FAU was
well represented at the tournament: Serene
and Dan Gropper, dean of business school, and
Joanne Nowlin. 3 Dwight and Blaine Rogers
were celebrating their own little cherub: sixmonth-old Sutton. 4 Harry Durkin and his
new bride, Marlene McGinn Durkin, enjoy the
festivities. The couple was married March 5
at St. Paul the Apostle in Lighthouse Point. 5
Dr. Patrick Taylor, CEO and president of Holy
Cross Hospital, and Nancy Thies, formerly
with Holy Cross. 6 Lynn Mandeville, director
of development at Holy Cross, and Elaine
Lacker, also an executive with Holy Cross.
7 Marty and Steve Mehallis, of the Harry T.
Mangurian Foundation, with their daughter,
Meagan Mehallis. 8 Auctioneer Gordon Latz,
also of the Harry T. Mangurian Foundation,
with Eileen Ansel.
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Packing Tips for Your Next Vacation
BY SHARON TURNAU | PRESIDENT, LANDMARK TRAVEL
12 SE 8th St Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 523-0727- phone | (954) 835-4200 - fax
P
acking can be challenging for many people based
on our survey of travel experts at Landmark Travel.
From these suggestions, we came up with some
tips to help you pack more efficiently in the future.
The best place to start is by deciding on a preferred
base color of clothing, probably black, beige or navy
blue so that you don’t have to take shoes to match every
outfit. The most important consideration of what to
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wear when traveling is that your clothing is comfortable
(especially shoes), and that you can mix and match
tops and bottoms. I start by checking the weather at my
destination and make a list of required outfits…. clothing
that I will wear en route and how many casual, business
or dressy outfits needed. This should be done at least a
week before travel. Layering is essential since it may be
cooler in the morning and evening and warmer mid-day.
Women should also select shoes of three heel heights to
accommodate all pants and skirt lengths. Never take new
shoes. Most likely you will only wear them once before
they start hurting your feet and then they will be taking up
valuable real estate in your suitcase. I always pack a pair
of flip flops that can double as bedroom slippers. When
my husband and I travel together, his shoes are large
enough that we can pack my shoes right inside his and
that saves room. Belts and jewelry can also be packed
inside your shoes. Once you have decided on a basic color
palette, you can add scarves and jewelry to change the
look of each outfit. Always pack some sort of rain gear
just in case. I pull the clothes I am taking from my closet
to be sure nothing needs to be dry cleaned, mended or
laundered before packing and then check that I have the
required undergarments for each outfit. Laying out your
suitcase several days in advance allows you to drop items
in your suitcase as you see them around the house.
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Ideally, if you know the itinerary of your trip, it is best
to pack chronologically with outfits you intend to wear
first on top. I fold all blouses, sweaters, dresses, pants
and skirts in dry cleaning bags and it really works to avoid
wrinkles….can’t imagine anything worse than ironing on
your vacation. Sweaters and jackets that are wrinklefree can be rolled. I also check to be sure that my liquids
and lotions are in 3-oz. clear plastic containers for my
carry on. I have some friends who keep two cosmetic
bags; one is always filled with required makeup and their
favorite grooming products in the appropriate sizes so
that they are always ready to travel.
Most importantly be sure to pack all prescriptions in
your carry- on bag, along with copies of your passport
or driver’s license and extra pair of undies just in case
your luggage is delayed or lost or your handbag stolen.
It makes it so much easier to replace them if you have
a copy. Ziploc bags for soiled clothes and a small roll of
duct tape come in handy if the airline rips your suitcase.
When in doubt, leave it at home. There are stores
in almost every destination and any purchase becomes
a souvenir. Don’t ever take more luggage than you can
handle yourself! Sometimes a porter is hard to find. Most
often you will not miss what you did not bring…
Safe travels and light packing…. Sharon
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The Results Are In!
American Fine Wine Competition set for April 8 at Pier 66
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n January, I again joined a team of judges at FIU
Chaplin Hall of Hospitality and Tourism to taste and
judge more than 700 wines from the US. These dedicated sommeliers, Master Somms, wine educators, restaurateurs, chefs, and wine writers gathered to support
the industry we love. American Fine Wine Competition
(AFWC) – in its ninth year – has offered an avenue for
domestic winemakers to showcase their prized creations
after coddling their vines, watching them grow and protecting them from pests and inclement weather.
The AFWC Gala will take place at Pier 66 (Fort Lauderdale Hyatt Regency) on April 8. The event will showcase the beautiful, American-crafted wines which were
deemed the best in the judging. The event benefits the
Dolphin’s Cancer Challenge charity. AFWC is happy to
help this noble cause and wine lovers are encouraged to
join us. Just in case you need a little more encouragement
to participate in the gala, I’d like to take you through
some of the judging process and give you a little background on the depth and range of the wines we tasted.
From the Finger Lakes of New York to the hills of Virginia, and of course the well-known Pacific coast locales,
the wines entered in the competition were all worthy of
accolades.
On the first day we began our journey through winegrowing Americana with Bubbles, Sauvignon Blancs,
Rieslings and Rosés. Later, in the afternoon of the first
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day, we tackled a plethora of Pinot Noir – from the lighter
Burgundian style to bolder spicy, meaty, deep colors of
garnet, currant, raisin and plum. Pinot Noir lovers certainly have many choices…from Russian River, Carneros, Sonoma, and Napa to Oregon’s Willamette Valley.
Zinfandels of every style followed suit, where Paso Robles region showed well with its ripened fruit from the hot
summer days on up to Sonoma – a much cooler climate.
We ended day one around 6:30pm and went off to dinner. We’re definitely professionals, so even though we
talked wine all day, the real conversation began over a
delicious meal. Shari Gherman, owner of the AFWC, and
her so-called Wine Angels – FIU Hospitality students who
assist in the logistical elements of the judging – packed
up all the wines we had tested and whisked them off to
our dining venue so we could enjoy them some more!
I had the pleasure of judging alongside Chef Oliver of
Café Max in Pompano Beach and Master Chef Angelo
Romano, who owns Paradiso Ristorante in Lake Worth.
Aside from experts in gastronomy, the judging panel also
included the likes of Charlie Arturaola, a sommelier, wine
appraiser and ACTOR (and chef, too, of course!). He’s
becoming a very popular winemaker of films, such as “El
Camino Del Vino”. All of the judges were multifaceted,
but all had their specific area of expertise that dealt with
wine in some fashion. We enjoyed the meal and wine discussion, but we had to be on our best behavior; one more
day of judging remained.
With day two, the judges were anticipating the results
from the previous day, after which we moved right into selecting from each judged class. We chose the Best of Class
in each category: Sparkling, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. This we did still
without knowing the names of the wines, as they were
identified by number only. It’s a very exciting process, sitting at our assigned tables of four judges as the second day
ramped up! Flights of 9, 10, and sometimes more, were
all arched in front of us in an awe-inspiring display.
Over the years I have had a love-hate relationship with
Merlot, yet they continue to surprise and entice me. It
has become such a comeback grape varietal. As I have
said before in a previous and eponymously-titled article:
“Merlot is not ‘Sideways’ anymore!” With the arrival of
the Double Gold Merlot flights, the conversation really
began, with colors of ruby red and bing cherries screaming for my nose! From California to Washington, they got
better and better.
Next came Zinfandels, Petit Syrah and Syrahs galore,
appearing in every color from light garnet to deep purple.
We smelled each wine… now, each judge has his or her
own way of carrying out the process. I personally like nosing them all and noting immediately on my score sheet
what I see and what I smell. After what seemed like an
hour, we were then ready to state our opinions. Sometimes
it’s a winner hands down and sometimes it’s a pleasant
battle of the palates. From Bronze to Double Gold, we
were all voting on our own discovery. Convincing a stubborn fellow judge takes passion and confidence in your belief, recognizable qualities of the grape, and the delivery of
the quality by the winemaker and their vision so delivered.
After tasting all of the wines, we had another big afternoon ahead! The Wine Angels again tended the tables.
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Shari German co-hosted a wine-tasting benefit for the Dolphin
Cancer Challenge at 33rd Street Wine in Fort Lauderdale.
tied; water was refreshed. Napa olives, with their rather
plain taste, and fresh bread, prepared by the culinary staff,
appear with no aroma and go hand in hand with plates of
unseasoned turkey and beef slices to change up our palate, yet not interfere with judging. (Though, maybe it’s
really for sobriety!)
Moving on to some of the most spectacular Cabernets
after lunch made the excitement really blossom. Now
we really started throwing around the adjectives. Again,
many of the flights were well more than nine wines,
priced in ranges from $50-$125, or perhaps up to $200 or
more. You have to know…I did not utilize the spit bucket
for any of these. Nor would you!
We began the challenge of swishing and slurping while
aerating and rolling the wines around our mouths and
over our tongues to collect all the fine nuances of each
wine. I really like recording the most powerful – the one
or two that stand out from the rest. But, will the other
judges think the same? Am I right? Will we agree? Sipping the wines again and thinking … Are they smoky,
leathery, oaky or dusty like cocoa? Are the tannins present or even strong enough for this wine to cellar or to
enjoy with foods? Has the winemaker succeeded in his
or her wishes? These are only some of the questions we
were all thinking about.
Final judging of “Best of Show” was now in order.
We adjourned to the classroom that the FIU students use
for lectures and tastings. Day two was complete and our
judging was done. The Best is now for you all to enjoy!
Of course, you’ve just read a lot of the juicy details, but
you have to join us for the AFWC Gala to actually sip and
swirl and analyze the results with the judges, wine makers and fellow wine-enthusiasts. As mentioned above, the
gala will benefit the Dolphins Cancer Challenge, so you
won’t feel overly indulgent reveling in the fabulous wines
as each attendee supports this important cause.
So, come taste the wines…come meet the Somms…
right this way, your table’s waiting. We judged 700+
wines, now let’s see how many of our awards will likewise be your awards! You be the judge. Donations are
$250-per-person. Please visit the AFWC website: www.
americanfinewinecompetition.org.
The event will take place April 8 at the Hyatt Regency
Pier 66.
Salute’ Candace
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