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Friday, May 27, 2016 - Vol. XXIV, Issue 22
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County at
odds with
city over
management
of CRA
New HOA
president ready
to take on the
problems at
Country Knolls
By Judy Wilson
Pelican staff
By Judy Wilson
[Second in a series]
Deerfield Beach – What appeared
to be agreement between Country
Knolls recalled homeowner’s board
and a newly-elected one fizzled this
week. The documents turned over to
Pelican staff
See COUNTRY KNOLLS on page 26
Oakland Park
Commission
approves $1.2
million for plaza
construction
By Judy Vik
Pelican staff
Oakland Park – City
commissioners have awarded a
contract to Bejar Construction, Inc.
for $1.2 million for construction of the
Jaco Pastorius Connector Plaza.
The project is aimed at improving
connectivity and access from the
downtown to Jaco Pastorius Park.
The bulk of the project, $700,000, is
funded by grant dollars.
The commission also approved
Michael Sobel a local attorney in Pompano Beach distributed 150 bird feeders to students at Pompano
Beach Elementary School. After a few hours all of the feeders were brightly painted, and the school
had it’s first creative art program. [Photos by Chelsea Learn] See story on page 14.
Pompano Beach - A routine
request to extend the life of this
city’s Northwest Community
Redevelopment Agency has become
a stand-off between two government
entities.
When the county neither approved
nor acknowledged the request, the
Pompano Beach CRA along with the
city filed suit [2014], claiming the
Northwest CRA had been originally
approved [1989] with an option to
renew for a second 30 years.
County officials disagree.
They claim that in 1999, an
administrative resolution was passed
that no longer gave CRAs in Broward
See CRA on page 7
Obituary
Shelle Davis found joy in family, gardening
and volunteering for her community
By Anne Siren
Pelican staff
See PLAZA on page 32
Shelle Davis admires her pet squirrel, Izzy.
Shelle Griffin Davis, 53, died
on Saturday, May 21, after a twoyear battle with leukemia. She left
this world with her family and close
friends at her side at her Pompano
Beach home.
Mrs. Davis is the daughter of
former Pompano Beach Mayor Bill
Griffin and Arlyne Griffin and beloved
wife of Brad Davis. She is mother
to Kaitlyn Kerr and Kristopher Kerr
[Angel] and Griffin Davis and sister to
Craig Griffin. She is grandmother to
Mason Delahoz.
Mrs. Davis was born Dec. 31 in
Fort Lauderdale. Parents Bill and
Arlyne recall the New Year’s Eve
party for her when she walked across
the table with a glass of bubbling
water proclaiming that she would
make the “bread” for the New Year.
After a few minutes of confusion,
it became clear that toddler Shelle
had confused the word “toast” with
“bread.”
Mrs. Davis graduated from
Cardinal Gibbons with honors, worked
See DAVIS on page 23
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Friday, May 27, 2016
BSO deputies will be equipped with body cameras by fall
More transparency,
higher trust are goals
By Judy Vik
Pelican staff
Oakland Park – Deputies
here and in other cities served
by the Broward Sheriff’s
Office should be equipped
with body cameras by the end
of summer.
“Every sworn deputy will
be issued two body cameras,”
BSO Capt. Jon Appel said at
a recent meeting of the city
commission.
BSO has selected Taser
International and a five-year
contract is being signed.
As the cameras collect
evidence, BSO will manage
over one million videos per
year, Appel estimated. “We
were concerned about file
management and making
sure they are secure, safe and
stable,” he said.
“Cameras aren’t the end
all and be all. They don’t see
everything,” Appel noted.
“They will give us an angle, a
view and provide information.
They will increase trust,
reduce the use of force and
reduce false claims involving
deputy misconduct,” he said.
Reports that took four
hours to complete can be done
in 10 minutes, resulting in
more time on the road.
Evidence is collected
and shared with the state
attorney’s office and to the
cloud. The cameras will create
encrypted files, and the data is
stored at multiple locations.
Deputies will be required
to activate the camera
during any investigative or
enforcement activity, Appel
said.
Cost is estimated at $1,500
to $1,800 per deputy. They
can be funded initially in
large part by LETF [Law
Enforcement Trust Fund]
monies.
Appel said it will take
about 60 days to train deputies
on the camera use and get
them on the road.
Whether a suspect is told
the camera is on is left to the
discretion of the deputy, he
said. If the deputy believes
informing them will deescalate a situation, he will
tell the person.
Sgt. Kevin McClure
showed commissioners the
camera and other equipment.
“How is the camera
attached to your pocket? If I
was a bad guy, could I pull
it off?” asked Commissioner
Sara Guevrekian.
“You can try,” McClure
responded to laughs from
the audience. “But we’d turn
the camera on before the
interaction,” Appel said.
Appel said Oakland Park
will have 87 cameras on the
road. City Manager David
Hebert said he will have more
information about the cost
after his meeting with the
sheriff.
“This is a good next step.
I’m glad we will have this
service,” said Vice Mayor
John Adornato. “Given what
we have seen around the
country in the past couple
years, I think most taxpayers
would be eager to have their
tax dollars go to this. I’m glad
we will be able to use trust
fund monies.”
Commissioner Michael
Carn asked, “What are your
goals? What are we trying
to do [with the cameras]?
And what are the signs it’s
working or not working?”
Appel responded, “One of
the main goals is to increase
transparency, increase trust
and reduce the use of force.
We can quantify cases of
decreases in use of force.
We can quantify reductions
in false claims and internal
See BODY CAMERAS on page
31
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The Pelican 3
Local students awarded Exchange Club scholarships
By Anne Siren
Pelican staff
Lighthouse Point Yacht
Club was the setting this
year for the Exchange Club
of Pompano Beach “Student
of the Year” awards. Each
high school senior, a previous
student of the month winner,
was awarded with a plaque
and a $1,000 scholarship.
Students had been selected
by their guidance counselors,
based on grades, community
Pictured L to R. Front: Diandra Duggan - Deerfield Beach High School, Alexarae Deer - Ely High School, and Digna Rivera - Coconut Creek High School.
Back: Exchange Club President Gerson Rodriguez, Didier Paultre - Pompano
Beach High, Remy Basset-Audain - Pompano Beach High, Nash Williams Zion Lutheran, Hunter Walton - Highlands Christian, and Exchange Member
Jim Balistreri. [Courtesy]
service, leadership and
extracurricular activities. The
Exchange Club is a national
service organization that
promotes student recognition
and scholarships as one of its
efforts.
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Beachside mural is dedicated with a flourish
Royal Blues General Manager Scott Carver poured the wine for guests of the
mural dedication held on Monday. [Photos by Connor Sheridan]
Special to the Pelican
Deerfield Beach Muralist Stephen Gamson
may have given this city one
of its best compliments this
week: “Every time I come to
this beach, I feel my blood
pressure go down,” Gamson
told an audience of civic
leaders as his painting on the
wall of the beach fire station
was dedicated.
The colorful graphic
of sun, sea and sailboat
was donated to the city
by the Miami Beach artist
who said one of the best
thing about the project
was conversations with the
At the dedication, Cultural Committee Vice Chair Terry Scott, Mayor Jean
Robb, artist Stephen Gamson, Committee Chair Judy Wilson and committee
member Diana Rice.
Betty Masi and Kenny Brighton below
the fish tank that dominates the Royal
Blues dining room.
public admiring his work.
Creating this piece of
public art took some doing.
Boca Raton resident Jay
Rotenberg first noticed
landscape. Robb turned
over the suggestion to the
Deerfield Beach Cultural
Committee who then moved
the blank fire house wall
and sent a memo to Mayor
Jean Robb that his friend
Gamson could make a
major improvement to the
See MURAL on page 31
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Opinions
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A message to this year’s graduates
By Bill Johnson
Pelican columnist
This is the season for caps and gowns, graduation ceremonies, and platitudefilled speeches that almost no one will remember.
During my years as a news reporter, I covered more graduation speeches
than I can count, and there are only two that had a memorable message. One
was an address to law school graduates by then-U.S. Senator Bill Cohen of
Maine.
Because of the nature of his work in a legal career, he warned them that
they would likely face decisions when they could reap attractive and enticing
financial reward by doing something they knew just wasn’t right.
He urged them to never, ever give away their integrity. Integrity is like
virginity, he said. Once you give it away, you can never get it back. It’s gone
forever. In essence, he told them that you are a person of integrity or you are
not. And, of course, you must live with that knowledge.
The other graduation speech I remember was by another U.S. Senator, the
late Paul Tsongas of Massachusetts. His “take home” message was simple: Be
kind to everyone. Just be nice. It’s better to have many friends than people who
don’t care much about you. He assured them that at some time in the distant
future they may be sick, hurt, old or lonely. And then, as I recall, he said this:
At a time when you need help or comfort, there is no way a BMW or Mercedes
Benz in the driveway can comfort you.
He built his remarks on the importance of strong relations with family and
friends and creating a network of friends throughout your life. You do that by
being kind and considerate to people you meet.
Unknown to his audience at the time, Sen. Tsongas knew personally the
need for help and comfort, for he had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. His
message was not rhetorical but heartfelt, and true. Money can’t buy you strong
relationships, and they are more important than money. As the Beatles put it:
Money can’t buy you love.
Addressing high school or college graduates is a great challenge. What can
you say that they might remember or heed as good advice? You know that
most are just eager to get out of there and celebrate with friends. So the simple
messages from Senators Cohen and Tsongas may be as memorable as any. At
least they stayed with me. Never give away your integrity because you can’t
get it back, and building strong relationships with friends and family is more
important than what money can buy. If any of the graduates remembered them,
as I did, the decision to speak may have been worth it.
Bill Johnson is a career reporter and freelance writer.
Broward County
County leaders begin discussions
that may eliminate criminal checks
Broward County may soon join other governments across the country and
“ban the box.” The phrase refers to removing the checkbox on employment
applications that ask if the person has a criminal record.
“This is one area where the County can show leadership in terms of how
we deal with folks who might have had some issues in the past who now
want to live a full life and be productive. There are 70 million Americans
who have had some issues with the law whether it be arrest or conviction,”
said Commissioner Dale V.C. Holness who brought the issue forward.
“We are lucky we have a progressive County Administrator, a
progressive County Commission and a staff that is alert to the difficulties
that people have gone through in the past,” said Mayor Marty Kiar.
The proposed ordinance, if passed, would mean that Broward County
government would not inquire about an applicant’s criminal history and
would not ask for authorization to conduct a criminal background check,
until the person selected as a finalist for the job.
“I think this is a good measure. This ordinance, if passed, means a
person will never be asked about their background. I support this and I hope
my fellow commissioners support this as well,” said Commissioner Mark
Bogen, who co-sponsored the proposed ordinance.
“I think the box needs to be banned on the front end. I have no issue
with that whatsoever. I believe in second and third chances and evening the
playing field. But at some point in time there is a background check and
that’s not eliminated from here,” said Commissioner Lois Wexler. “I would
like to work on the language of this though, to ensure that the background
check occurs before the very end of the process.”
“I do think the simplest way to do this is to ban the box and require a
background check on every applicant. That’s a very simple solution,” said
Commissioner Beam Furr.
The proposal also means that Broward County would not advertise
positions with a statement that an individual with a criminal record may
not apply for a position, or that the County prohibits people with a criminal
record from applying for a job. If an applicant is a finalist for a position and
a background check reveals a criminal history, the person would be given an
opportunity to respond and offer mitigating circumstances.
The “Ban the Box” ordinance would not apply if in conflict with federal
or state law and some positions would be exempt from the new hiring
practice.
Members of the public who wish to voice their opinions on the proposed
ordinance can do so on June 14th at 2 p.m. at the Broward Governmental
Center, 115 S. Andrews Ave., Room 422 in Fort Lauderdale.
Northwest CRA area
The Northwest Community Redevelopment Agency [CRA], was established in 1989. At
that time, cities had full authority to renew or extend the length of its CRA. This CRA had a
slow beginning, but recently, the area mapped above, has become active with a new museum,
landscaped streets, a regional library/cultural center in progress and more public improvements
still on the drawing board.
If the city/CRA lawsuit does not prevail in court, scheduled for this October, residents can
expect to see unfinished projects.
CRAs are funded by TIFs, where a portion of the incremental increases in property taxes are
returned to the CRA area to pay for the public improvements. [Courtesy]
CRA
Continued from page 1
the power to renew without
county consent.
The city’s claim is that
while the county passed the
1999 resolution, it never
amended the original
Northwest CRA contract,
which empowered officials to
renew its authority for another
30 years. Jamie Cole, of
Weiss, Serota et al., attorney
for the Northwest CRA/City,
agrees.
To date, the county has
not recognized the Cty/
CRA’s request for renewal.
Instead, it has filed a counter
suit, claiming the CRA has
been “markedly deficient”
in accounting for millions in
taxpayer money. The twoyear old lawsuit states the
CRA’s trust fund has not
been independently audited
since 2010, nor has the CRA
provided annual reports.
Suzette Sibble, Pompano
Beach Finance Director, that
said in a 2014 deposition it
was her decision in 2009 to
suspend the outside audits.
Sibble said, “I thought it
was unnecessary, and it was
causing unnecessary costs for
the agency. Those funds could
be used in more appropriate
ways.”
What most concerns
The Pelican 7
County Attorney Joni
Armstrong Coffey is that
unspent money in the CRA’s
annual budget is not being
handled according to state
law.
That law requires unspent
dollars be either allotted
to a specific project to be
completed within three years
or be paid back to the various
taxing authorities – the
county, the hospital district
and others; or be used to
reduce debt or put into an
escrow account for later debt
reduction.
The counter lawsuit claims
the CRA followed none
of those procedures. In an
example given for fiscal 2013,
the county believes $11.4
million should have been paid
back, allocated or used to
reduce debt.
Kim Briesemeister, coexecutive director of the
company hired to manage
the CRA, said this week the
county is trying to “incite
the public’s sense of outrage
that funds were not handled
properly.” And she said the
county has misstated the facts.
Only a court can determine
the accuracy of these
accusations, Briesemeister
said.
In March, a judge
postponed a hearing. Another
See CRA on page 20
Business matters
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Lauderdale-By-TheSea
LBTS adds
webcam at
beach
This beachside town has
now joined the ranks of others
with webcams of the beach.
Two are now located on
the beach pavilion at the
eastern end of Commercial
Boulevard. One faces the
beach, and the other faces
Anglin’s Square.
Since the cameras went
live on May 13, the town has
received 700 hits in one day.
“Now you can see how
the weather is, and divers can
check out the wave action
before they make a decision
about diving that day,” said
Steve d’Oliveira, town public
information officer.
Viewers can take a photo
and email it to friends or put it
on Facebook.
To log on, go to
LBTSevents.com/live-beachwebcam.
- Judy Vik
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Meyer Realty & Associates talk your
language - English, Spanish, Portuguese
By Phyllis J. Neuberger
Pelican staff
Just named Small Business
Person of the Year by the
Pompano Beach Chamber of
Commerce, Rosanna Meyer,
broker and owner of Meyer
Realty & Associates, LLC.,
received her award on May
25 at the annual Broward
County Council of Chambers
event. It’s a feather in her
cap for this attractive young
woman who came to the U.S.
from Puerto Rico where she
was also a realtor and broker.
After meeting all the state’s
requirements she earned
her Florida Broker’s license
and, in 2007, set up shop at
3209 N. Ocean Blvd. in Fort
Lauderdale.
She and her team of four
agents offer their expertise
to buyers and sellers of
residential and commercial
properties along the ocean and
Intracoastal Waterway from
Hollywood to Delray Beach.
And because Meyer and her
staff are tri-lingual, foreign
investors become more
comfortable and confident
when they are able to deal in
their own language.
“Although much of our
business is near the water, we
do show and sell properties
in the western cities as well,”
Meyer says. “Location
is a major factor. Homes
in western communities
are often much larger and
offer extras that would be
unaffordable on the water.
Golfers and families looking
for space, amenities, schools
etc. have turned formerly
undeveloped land into cities
with man-made lakes. Buyers
are often attracted and enticed
to forget about ocean access
and instead enjoy these newer
communities.”
Rosanna Meyer, broker and owner of Meyer Realty & Associates, stands in front of a recent property sale. She and her
associates handle both residential and commercial properties. [Photos courtesy of Rosanna Meyer]
Meyer says, “We do
have many residential and
commercial properties listed
and being sold. In fact, two
of my agents specialize in
commercial property and
are well versed in advising
investors in South Florida.
Clients who know and
trust us often look to us for
suggestions on properties that
will bring them the returns
they seek. We recently
sold an investor a 9-unit
residential complex that will
be remodeled and rented. That
investor is very happy with
his choice.”
Continuing, Meyer says,
“We have many relocation
clients who are moving to
Florida from other states
and other countries. I know
how they feel and what their
concerns are because I have
lived and resettled myself in
Brazil, Venezuela, Dominica
and more. These clients often
feel confused, and lost. They
are anxious to put down roots.
And we are anxious to help
them in every way we can. ”
According to Meyer, South
The team at Meyer Realty & Associates, l. to r.- Daniel Lubbers, Carla Lubbers,
George Gross. Seated, Rosanna Meyer.
Americans are still coming
because they find the U.S. a
safe haven for their families
and their finances. She says,
“Having language skills
breaks the ice and makes
clients more comfortable.
Many northern Americans
seem to be relocating here
for the season and full time.
We recently had a couple
relocating from Illinois. We
found nothing for them on
the first round. They returned
to their northern home, but
I stayed in touch with them
showing properties through
virtual technology saving
them travel trips and time.
When we found what was a
near perfect place that met
most of their criteria, they
flew down, inspected the
property and bought it.”
Like everything,
technology has changed
how this business is done.
Realtors and clients used to
spend many hours showing
and traveling. Now with the
See MEYER REALTY on page
31
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Two new hotels should attract both tourists and business travelers
By Michael d’Oliveira
Pelican writer
Pompano Beach – As
South Florida shifts into the
off-season, developers are
building two new hotels here
to accommodate visitors for
future tourist seasons.
The hotels are a 102room Hampton Inn, 940 S.
Federal Hwy., and a 112room Residence Inn, 2880
Centerport Circle. According
to city’s tourism page,
Pompano Beach currently
has 39 hotels, motels, beach
resorts and other lodgings for
visitors to stay.
“The city needs more
hotels. Period. Any rooms
The Hampton Inn will be owned and operated by Luckey’s Management, based
in Fort Lauderdale. Luckey’s operates six other hotels in Broward, including
Crowne Plaza in Fort Lauderdale and Hampton Inn in Miramar.
added to the city is a benefit.
The one on US 1 is close
to the beach, so hopefully
we capture some of that
visitor market,” said Lidia
Gorzelany, Pompano Beach’s
tourism marketing manager.
She added that the Residence
Inn is more likely to be used
by corporate visitors because
of its proximity to the city’s
industrial sector, but could
still be used by people who
have come on vacation. “I
don’t know what the rates
are but I would presume they
would be favorable.”
Ric Green, president/
CEO of the Greater Pompano
Beach Chamber, said the
Residence Inn will help
prevent a loss of business
tourism to surrounding
cities. He cited an example
of a group of executives,
from one of the companies
located in the industrial area,
who recently visited the
city. “They were staying in
Coconut Creek as opposed to
staying in Pompano and this
would have been the perfect
hotel for them to utilize.”
Mayor Lamar Fisher
said hotels in the city make
it much more likely tourists
will patronize restaurants
and other businesses here
and not surrounding cities.
“They’re very important
to the economy. They’re
an economic engine. Once
they’re staying here, they’re
spending money.”
The Hampton Inn will
be owned and operated by
Luckey’s Management, based
in Fort Lauderdale. Luckey’s
operates six other hotels in
Broward, including Crowne
Plaza in Fort Lauderdale and
Hampton Inn in Miramar.
“We feel it’s the right
time to invest in Pompano
Beach as we have started to
see development and think
the area is on its way up. We
are excited to bring our first
hotel into the Pompano Beach
market with one of the best
brands available today,” said
Jay Patel, president/CEO of
Luckey’s Management. Patel
added that the hotel is in a
good location because it’s
“not that far from the beach.”
The hotel could be open by
April of 2017 and will feature
an outdoor pool, fitness
center, business center and
an 800 sq. ft. meeting space.
Rates are estimated at $129 to
$299 a night.
“I envision the Hampton
Inn being utilized for tourists
and businesses. We do indeed
have our smaller venues on
the beach, but this brings
more of a corporate level to
our city,” said Fisher.
Multiple emails and
phone calls to Claremont
Companies’, the company
building the Residence Inn,
were not returned in time
for publication. Claremont
Companies’ other hotels
include the Residence Inn Fort
Lauderdale/Pompano Beach
Pompano Beach on North
Ocean Boulevard in Pompano
Beach, the Marriott Residence
Inn in Fort Lauderdale and 14
other hotels in the U.S. and
Canada.
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Pompano Beach
Temple
offers Friday
night Torah
classes
Temple Sholom, 132 SE
11 Ave., offers free Friday
night classes for Torah
discussions, singing of
prayers and poetry as part of
the traditional queries about
Jewish tradition. The evening
includes a guided meditation,
refreshments and schmooze
time. 954–942-6410.
- Anne Siren
Deerfield Beach
Clarke-Reed
successfully
petitions
to be on
November
ballot
Supervisor of elections
Brenda Snipes has certified
State Rep. Gwyn ClarkeReed’s petition to run for the
state senate seat in District 34.
Clarke-Reed collected more
than 2,000 signatures. About
1,500 were needed for ClarkeReed to avoid the filing fee.
A member of the state
house for 12 eight years,
Clarke-Reed is now term
limited. She will be on the
November ballot to represent
the coastal district that runs
from Hallandale to the Palm
Beach County line.
Next on her campaign
agenda Clarke-Reed said will
be her teams of walkers going
door-to-door seeking support
and ads which will soon
appear on county buses.
- Judy Wilson
Pelican Newspaper
Pompano Beach High School hosts MADD’s
National Day, Power Talk 21 on Power of Parents
Making a Difference
Attentive audience at one of the many Power Talks presented to Pompano Beach schools this year.
Phyllis J. Neuberger
wants your suggestions about
people making a difference.
Phyllis’s book, China Dahl,
is available on amazon.com.
Call 954-783-8700.
By Phyllis J. Neuberger
pelican staff
On April 21, David
Ganim, program specialist
for MADD [Mothers Against
Drunk Driving] brought
Power Talk 21 to Pompano
Beach High School [PBHS].
His goal: to teach parents
how to talk to their teens
about underage drinking,
alcohol poisoning and drunk
driving crashes. Preceding
this event, Mayor Lamar
Fisher proclaimed April 21
as Power Talk 21 Day in
Pompano Beach.
Kathleen Fish, guidance
counselor at the high school,
says “ We did a week long
promotion of MADD week at
the high school with activities
put on by Peer Counseling,
Student Government, Jr.
ROTC and Power Talk 21.
I think we were effective.
However, I agree with MADD
that we have to reach much
younger children.
When Fish shared her
personal story to an all school
assembly of 1200 students,
there wasn’t a sound in the
room. “On May 14, 2011 my
husband was taking an early
morning bike ride when he
was killed by a drunk driver.
After a long and drawn out
investigation matters were
settled. I was able to sit down
Preceding MADD week at Pompano Beach High School, Mayor Lamar Fisher
proclaimed April 21 as Power Talk 21 Day. The group pictured were on hand
to hear the proclamation. Kathy Matthews, daughter of Karen Matthews,
PTSA Pompano Beach High, Dave Ganim, MADD Program Specialist, Kathy
Fish, Pompano Beach High School Counselor and Hannah Fish, Kathy Fish’s
daughter and alumni of Pompano Beach High and student at Nova Southeastern
University. [Photos courtesy of David Ganim]
with the man who killed my
husband and talk for several
hours. We both cried. We
helped to heal each other. He
showed me a long scar on
his arm where glass from his
windshield had sliced his arm
at the time of the accident. He
said, ‘For the rest of my life,
every time I see this scar I
will be reminded that I killed
your husband. I have to live
with that.’”
Fish says, “These young
adults in high school are
sensitive. They listen and I
hope they will make good
decisions about drinking and
driving.”
The PBHS program
opened with a welcome from
Theresa Venditto, PTSA
president and Dave Ganim.
Andrea Fulcher, Substance
Abuse/Explusion Case
Manager followed with a
discussion of popular drug
choices for teens in Broward
County and the Pompano
Beach area.
Ganim then did his
presentation on MADD”s
power of parents and the
significance of April 21. He
added, “Within the past 6
months, MADD has presented
our Power of Youth program
presentation to Blanche Ely
High School, Pompano Beach
High School, Pompano Beach
Middle and Crystal Lake
Middle. [See photos]
Colleen Sheehey-Church
reminds parents
that alcohol
often plays a part
in preventable
consequences such
as unplanned
pregnancies,
sexual assault,
car crashes, drug use and
alcoholism.
Parents, please keep the
conversation going
Every parent attending the
event received a free copy of
MADD’s parent handbook
on how to have ongoing
conversations about alcohol
with middle school and high
school kids.
The name, Power Talk 21,
reflects the effort made by
MADD from April 1 through
April 21 to provide parents
and communities across
the nation with information
and tools to tackle underage
drinking through MADD’s
Power of Parents program.
Research shows that parents
should start talking early and
often about the dangers and
consequences of underage
drinking because children as
young as eight in the second
and third grades are beginning
to weigh the pros and cons of
underage drinking.
National president of
MADD, Colleen SheeheyChurch whose 18-year old
son, Dustin, was killed by an
underaged drunk and drugged
driver, says, “Underage
drinking prevention is the
cornerstone of MADD’s
mission and we are committed
to giving
parents the
tools they need
to start and
continue crucial
and potentially
lifesaving
conversations
about alcohol
with kids.”
Thank you MADD for
stressing communication
between parents and children
in our communities.
Pompano Beach
Order placed for new show-mobile
The popular show-mobile of Pompano Beach is tossed on its side after a tornado
ripped through the area on a path that carried it through to Lighthouse Point.
For years the mobile stage had been stored at Sand & Spurs Stables and used
in dozens of local entertainment events [Staff photo]
On Feb. 16, when a
tornado raced through the
Sand & Spurs Stables ending
up in Lighthouse Point,
the park took a serious hit,
injuring one horse at the
stable and tossing the city’s
show-mobile around the area
leaving it “beyond repair”
according to Mark Beaudreau,
recreation administrator.
On Tuesday,
commissioners agreed to buy
a new stage for $142,366.
Funding will come from the
city’s disaster/recovery fund.
Insurance collected from the
incident will be credited to
that account.
The new show-mobile,
complete with sound and
light systems, including solar
panels, will be purchased
from Century Industries,
located in Sellersburg,
Indiana. Delivery is expected
to be in four months.
- Anne Siren
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Pompano Beach
Unity in the Community helps
fund three future nurses and
one physical therapist
Juliette Selmeci, Gabriel Mason, David Lewis and Diana Constant. [Courtesy]
On Tuesday, four
Pompano Beach high school
students received $1,000
scholarships for their post
high school education.
The William R. Clark
Memorial Scholarship honors
the late Rev. Clark, the first
president of the Unity in the
Community event.
Carolyn Mann,
president of the Unity in
the Community, present the
awards to Blanche Ely High
School graduates Diana
Constant, will attend Nova
Southeastern University
to major in nursing; David
Lewis, who will attend
Broward College to major
in nursing; Gabriel Mason,
who will attend Bethune
Cookman University to major
in physical therapy and to
Cardinal Gibbins graduate,
Juliette Selmeci, who will
attend University of South
Florida to major in nursing
Funds for the scholarships
were raised from the annual
Unity in the Community
event held last January at
Community Park. The free
event invites all resident to
spend the day at the park
for meeting and greeting
each other. BSO, Pompano
Beach fire Rescue and city
department officials spend
the day informing community
residents of services available
to them. The day also includes
entertainment and a Kids
Zone. Food was provided by
Bobby Rubinos. Chick Fil
A, Tijuana Flats, The Garlic
Knot, Nelson’s Diner and The
Hawk.
Major sponsors were
BB&T, City of Pompano
Beach, New Creation Baptist
Church, Superior Concrete
Polishing, St. Nicholas
Episcopal Church, Cat1 Water
Restoration, IBM Credit
Union, Pup’ e Cutz, World
Diamond Source, Bright
Star Credit Union Salvation
Army, Beauty Anatomy,
Dignity Memorial, Furman
Insurance, Performance
Nisson, Goodyear Blimp and
Auto Tech.
Net proceeds from the
event funded the 2016
scholarships. For information
about the 2017 Unity in the
Community, call 954-5861123.
- Anne Siren
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LBTS Commission OKs visioning project with FAU
By Judy Vik
Pelican staff
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
– Commissioners on Tuesday
approved spending $22,000
so that the FAU School of
Architecture can produce
its vision for a civic center.
Students will look at sites
at and around town hall to
determine the highest and best
use.
In introducing the
plan, Town Manager Bud
Bentley said that when the
town kicked off the Master
Plan Project to improve
Commercial Boulevard, they
partnered with the University
of Miami and conducted a
workshop on community
design.
That planning process
developed a community
consensus. “The results have
been fantastic,” Bentley said.
Earlier this year Bentley,
former town manager
Connie Hoffmann and
Mayor Scot Sasser met with
representatives of the FAU
School of Architecture to
discuss a similar communitybased project to focus on the
town hall site.
Francis Lyn, associate
professor in the School of
Architecture and director of
the MetroLAB Collaborative,
said they would engage
faculty, students and the
community “to improve
the well-being of the
community.”
The visioning process
takes about six months, and
the final presentation would
be made to the commission in
March 2017.
Lyn said FAU architecture
students have worked
with a number of different
communities, including the
cities of Hollywood, Fort
Lauderdale and Pembroke
Pines.
“We hope to work with
the town on a graduate level
design studio project,” he said
to the commission.
The project will include
exploring a variety of design
opportunities for the civic
center and consider needs of
the community. It will look
at site design, the public
function of the building and
the opportunity for mixed-use
development for the long-term
plan.
Plans will focus on current
and future parking needs and
incorporate more pedestrianfriendly design. Included will
be the influence of the MidCentury Modern architecture
style.
“We will work with
stakeholders to determine the
desires of the community for
future growth,” Lyn said.
Students will start data
gathering and analysis in
August and meet with primary
stakeholders. A workshop
with the community will be
scheduled.
“We will produce
drawings and models with
a variety of designs, and
you will be able to evaluate
options,” Lyn noted.
Final building design
proposals will be presented in
December.
Vice Mayor Mark Brown
had mixed emotions about
the proposal. “It’s great that
students want to be involved
with the town,” he said. But
he had concerns about the
timing because the town is
also working on the El Mar
Greenway. “It would be a
nightmare if we ended up
with both areas torn up at
once. I don’t want to see
construction [at town hall]
until we’re squared away with
the Greenway.”
Brown added that if a
proposed sales tax increase
passes, “That could provide
a huge funding source for
the town and would make a
huge difference in the design,
planning and scope of this
project.”
Lyn responded, “Our
visioning exercises would
consider changes that could
happen in the future.”
Sasser was less concerned
about the timing. “This won’t
get done while I’m up here.
This is a visioning process.
We need to figure out funding
options. El Mar is much
further down the tracks.”
“I look forward to
working with the students.
I’m excited about this,” said
Commissioner Chris Vincent.
“We know it won’t happen in
two years.”
Commissioners
unanimously agreed with
Sasser’s recommendation that
they partner with FAU and
authorize town officials to
complete negotiations of the
scope of services and execute
an agreement with FAU.
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14 The Pelican
Pompano Beach
Students add luxury to bird feeders to the tunes of Motown
Michael A. Sobel along
with his wife, Jeanne, and
sons Jeff and Brian took
time off from their family
law practice to stir up some
paint and some students at
This green house is for the birds.
It’s the Bird House dance catching on at Pompano Beach Elementary School
with Motown music in the library.
This student examines her bird house
before continuing with its hot pink roof
Another Pompano Beach artist gives
advice on the art of the brush.
Pompano Beach Elementary
School.
When the school’s
principal, Steve Larson, said
there was no art program on
campus, the Sobel family
stepped in.
“I raised my arms, and
said, ‘I’m your new creative
art director,’” Sobel told The
Pelican.
This week the school’s
first and second graders had
their first art class with the
Sobel family.
Michael said he was
thrilled when Larson found
a room for him to store art
supplies. And he needed a
room. On this day, Sobel
arrived with 150 wooden bird
feeders in need of paint. The
first graders jumped in for
their first project. At the end
of the session, all the feeders
had been painted and stored in
the ‘art room.’
On Thursday, the feeders
were picked up by the family
to be weatherproofed.
“We will hang the
feeders in trees throughout
the campus,” said Sobel.
They will stay there until the
children who painted them
graduate.
Anyone wishing to
donate art supplies to the
school may email Sobel at
[email protected].
- Anne Siren
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Lighthouse Point
Sample Road bridge raises concern for resident
With the hurricane
season on the cusp, former
Lighthouse Point Mayor,
Leo Bentz, has his eyes on a
large tree that grows on the
northeast corner of Sample
Road Bridge that connects
the island community of Lake
Placid to the city.
Bentz refers to the bridge
as “very old and in poor
condition.”
Bentz explained that
the bridge was the “most
important one in the city” as it
was the only egress in case of
an emergency.
Some residents are concerned that this tree might not survive a hurricane. Its proximity to the bright [right] could pose problems. City engineers are looking into
the issue. [Courtesy]
Peter Burke, county
manager for tree preservation,
said he had inspected the tree,
which he says is a ficus, and
agreed there had been some
damage to the seawall that “
. . . could be attributed to the
tree,” which he determined to
be about 40 to 50 years old.
Bentz asked
commissioners to consider
the problems that might be
incurred if the tree is uprooted
by a hurricane.
“There would be no way to
get medical help to the homes
in the Lake Placid area,” said
Bentz.
Mayor Glenn Troast told
The Pelican that the bridge
had been inspected by FDOT
[Florida Department of
Transportation] a year ago
and deemed the structure safe.
“But we are sending
engineers to inspect the bridge
in an abundance of caution,”
Troast added.
The Sample Road Bridge
is not one of the city’s
aging bridges that have
been put on a list of bridges
in line for reconstruction
and repairs. Those bridges
are on Ibis waterway [built
1950], Northeast 23 Ave.;
on Pelican waterway [built
on Tern waterway [built
on Egret waterway [built
1950], Northeast 49 St..;
on Heron waterway [built
1955], Northeast 31 Ct.; on
Cap Knight Bayou Canal
[built 1956 and the bridge in
question], on Sample Road;
and on North Grand Canal
[built 2006], on Northeast 22
Ave.
- Anne Siren
16 The Pelican
The traditions at Sondro’s at the Cove cover fashion that cannot be duplicated
Mary Grabowski with her soon-to-be
daughter-in-law Logan Platt at Sondro’s Boutique agree on this gown for
the groom’s mother. [Courtesy]
By Anne Siren
Pelican staff
Last October, when
Audrey Grove bought
Sondro Boutique at the
Cove Shopping Center in
Deerfield Beach, she had no
trouble running the show.
Grove had been
managing the shop for 19
years while owner Sondro
was busy managing two
other stores: one on the Galt
and another at Inverrary.
There was little to change
at this intimate spot where
shoppers know each other
very well.
Sondro Boutique is well
known for many reasons:
the store’s fashion shows
raise thousands of dollars
for charities; the one-of-akind styles are altered to
fit the design needs of each
client and accessories are
available to complete the
original look.
George Couch, a jewelry
designer specializes
in decorative beading
reminiscent recall the great
pieces of early Russia,
Spain and several replicas
of jewelry worn in the
television series Downton
Abbey.
Using natural stones,
beads and thread, Couch
produces custom jewelry
exclusively for Sondro’s.
“Sometimes the one-ofa-kind necklace added to
a dress, sells the complete
ensemble,” says Grove.
Fashion at Sondro’s
appeals to those women
who need gowns for opera,
cruises and charity balls.
But just beyond the
formal wear is a room filled
with sporty fashion to fit
every occasion from the
cruising to a summer beach
parties.
Sondro’s seamstress
is described by Grove as
“fantastic.”
Fashion clients love
Sondro’s because they
literally create their own
designs in style and color
making the end result a true
Designer George Couch, jewelry designer, offers the final touch to elegant
fashion. [Staff photos]
A Couch original necklace with a
beaded Russian Spiral rope and black
agates.
original.
Women can even choose
to switch short sleeves to
three-quarter length and
make adjustments that cover
the collarbone.
Another magical part of
Sondro’s has a lot to do with
the numerous shop owners
who respect and recommend
each other for business.
Grove says after the
bride is fitted at Bellissima
See SONDRO’S on page 20
Linda Goldreyer, picks up a finished evening gown and a casual piece for an
upcoming trip.
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Broward League of Cities awards scholarships to local students
Four Broward County high
school seniors who plan to
pursue a major in public administration, political science
or other government-related
field were each awarded a
$1,000 scholarship from the
Broward League of Cities.
The Broward League
of Cities’ Scholarship for
Government Studies program
recognizes students who want
[L-R] Linda Connors; Erin Connors, Scholarship Recipient - Lighthouse Point;
Han Do Tran
to pursue a career in government, and have demonstrated strong leadership skills,
academic achievement and a
commitment to community
service.
This year’s recipients are:
Danielle Bush: resident of
Weston attending Cypress
Bay High School who will
study public policy. “My
pursuit of a career in public
administration is to correct
the direction I see our society
moving in,” she said.
Looghermine Claude:
resident of Miramar attending Pembroke Pines Charter
High School plans to work
as a U.S. ambassador and
congresswoman, helping to
build relationships between
the United States and foreign
See LEAGUE on page 29
18 The Pelican
Memorial Day events across the county look for patriots to participate
By Anne Siren
Pelican staff
Memorial Day is May 30,
but members of the Deerfield
Beach Historical Society plan
to begin the memorials early
on Sunday, May 29 at noon at
the historic Butler House, 380
E. Hillsboro Blvd.
Formal ceremonies will
take place in the backyard under the 100-year-old banyan
tree, followed by a concert
of patriotic music from the
Boogie Brothers. Participating
groups include American Legion Post #162, American Legion Post #287, BSO Explorers and the Deerfield Beach
High School Marine JROTC
under the direction of Leslie
Thomas. Historical Society
Board Member Ed Dietrich Jr.
will present a commemorative
wreath in recognition of each
service group represented at
the ceremony. Several local
officials, including Deputy
Mayor Richard Rosensweig
and State Representative
Gwyndolen Clarke Reed,
will share their “Thoughts
on Memorial Day.” Additional program activities will
include a flag-folding drill by
the JROTC, “Taps” by Jillian
Saperstein, and a traditional
21-gun salute.
The event is free. Bring
folding chairs. Call 954-4290378.
Deerfield Beach
The Daniel C. Lawson
Memorial and a Fallen Heroes Plaque will be unveiled
at Memorial Day services
Monday, May 30, 11 a.m. at
the fishing pier, 200 NE 21
Avenue. The ceremonies are
being hosted by the city and
the American Legion.
Specialist Daniel Courtney
Lawson was a graduate of
Deerfield Beach High School.
He enlisted in the Army in
2008 and was deployed to
Afghanistan in 2009 as a
member of the 555th Engineer
Brigade/4th Engineer Battalion, where he lost his life in
active duty. The motto of the
555th Engineer Brigade/4th
Engineer Battalion was “Willing and Able”.
Attendees are asked to
park in the Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave.
There will be reserved seating
for veterans.
City Hall and other city
facilities will be closed in
honor of the holiday. For
more information or if you
plan to attend the event,
please contact the Community
Events & Outreach Division
at 954-480-4429.
Oakland Park
The city of Oakland Park
and American Legion Post
222 will honor the men and
women who lost their lives in
service to the nation from 11
a.m. to 1 p.m. May 30 at Jaco
Pastorius Park, 4000 N. Dixie
Highway. For information,
emailericw@oaklandparkfl.
gov.
Pompano Beach
Memorial services will
be held May 30 at 8 a.m. at
Westview Cemetery, NW
18 Ave. to honor veterans.
Following the services, the
Annual Memorial Day parade
line-up begins at 10:30 a.m.
at McNab Park, 2250 E
Atlantic Blvd. Parade participants will walk two blocks to
the Pompano Cemetery, 400
SE 23 Ave, where services
will begin at 11 a.m.
Other events for Memorial
Day include a free picnic at
the American Legion Post
142, 171 SW 2 St.
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Lighthouse Point’s welcoming Bura Italian Restaurant
serves up the best that northern Italy has to offer
The breaded veal Milanese is always a popular choice.
The beautifully presented eggplant Parmigiana is a must-try!
Bura Italian Restaurant
2014 E. Sample Rd.
Lighthouse Point, FL
954-597-6909
By Malcolm McClintock
Pelican food writer
Located in the plaza at the
southeast corner of Federal
Hwy. and Sample Rd, the
quaint and evocative Bura
restaurant is a friendly little
oasis of tasty northern Italian
culinary delights.
Brainchild of professional
pharmacist Natasha and her
husband Chef Mario, this
pleasant trattoria offers a
simple yet satisfying menu
with all the quintessential
classics that make a good
Italian restaurant a destination
of choice.
Mediterranean octopus,
succulent homemade meatballs, the eye-popping eggplant parmigiana or a flavorsome salad are perfect options
to start one’s gastronomic
journey to the Italian country-
side.
For pasta aficionados, Bura
serves up a host of tantalizing
favorites such as meat-laden
rigatoni Bolognese, linguini
Vongole with white clam
sauce, gnocchi with veal and
ravioli alla vodka to name but
a few. “People also love our
lasagna because it includes
peas,” states Natasha. “Again,
this is a northern tradition that
makes our food very unique.”
The seafood risotto with
shrimp, calamari and scallops
The frozen lemon Ripieno is a great way to conclude a meal.
is another sought-after house
specialty. “Everything is made
from scratch so we sometimes
ask people to be a little bit
patient,” adds Natasha. “Our
goal is to offer a truly exceptional dining experience.”
On the entrée front, guests
can indulge in a variety of delectable favorites such as the
chicken Piccata with capers
and lemon sauce, the veal
Marsala with mushrooms and
wine or the über-popular Osso
Bucco.
This classic dish from
Milan showcases veal shank
slow-braised with vegetables,
wine and broth. “Our customers rave about our fall-off-thebone Osso Bucco,” asserts
Natasha. “It is truly out-ofthis-world.”
But a trip to Bura would
See BURA on page 21
20 The Pelican
CRA
court date is now set for Oct
10 to 28.
Briesemeister said she is
fully aware of the requirements for handling money left
in the CRA trust fund each
year. She particularly addresses the option to appropriate
those funds to a project which
will be completed within three
years.
The problem with the language of the law is the word
“project,” Briesemeister said.
Projects have many stages and
large ones take many years to
complete.
An example she said is the
Pompano Beach Boulevard
Streetscape, a $12 million
project that was broken down
into nine stages and took four
years to construct. “It could
have taken 10 years,” Briesemeister said. “Should we
have stopped midway through
construction?”
Briesemeister says that
Sondro’s
for her wedding dress, she
gets a referral for Sondro’s
to find the mother-of-thebride gown.
Says Grove, “We send
everybody everywhere. We
are all a family. We recommend Royal Fiesta for
receptions, hairdressers,
lunches and more.”
And fortunately for the
father of the bride, there
are Tipparary Pub and Two
Georges at the Cove, where
a small cocktail might be in
order.
To find out more about
Sondro and the fashion this
boutique offers call 954427-6993.
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Once the historical Bailey hotel in historic Old Pompano has been transformed
by the NW CRA into a local art museum called BaCA. [Courtesy]
clause [to renew] in the law
is there to ensure CRAs and
cities move forward and do
not sit on funding for years
with no project plans.
Because of what it calls
“omissions”, the county is
asking the CRA to account
for its fiscal years from 2009
to the date of the filing. And
the County wants the court
to order those alleged funds
not carried forward properly to be returned to county
coffers. At the conclusion of
the complaint, Coffey asks
for restitution saying the CRA
has “blatantly ignored” the
law “to the tune of millions of
dollars.”
Briesemeister says if the
county prevails in its lawsuit
it will “take down all 200 of
the CRAs in the state.” Her
firm, RMA, also manages
CRAs in West Palm Beach
and Margate and does work
on a project basis for several
Broward cities.
Pompano Beach has two
separate CRAs, advised by
two respective boards. The
East CRA is 158 acres with
boundaries from the beach to
Southeast 18 Avenue.
Final decisions for both
CRAs are determined by the
CRA board, consisting of
city commissioners acting as
board members; Mayor Lamar
Fisher as board president
and Briesemeister and Chris
Brown as co-directors of the
board.
The West CRA is 3,084
acres which includes the new
regional library, historic old
downtown and a large part of
Northwest Pompano Beach
from Dixie Highway to the
Florida Turnpike.
Both CRAs are active; in
the East, many beach projects
have been completed; an $11
million garage at the beach
is underway; underground
wiring has also begun on East
Atlantic Boulevard. The East
CRA budget for 2016 is $7.6
million.
The West CRA budget for
2016 is $9.3 million. Funding for CRA projects comes
from incremental tax funds,
referred to as TIFs: a portion
of property taxes from homeowners living within the CRA
area that would otherwise be
paid to other taxing agencies.
The West CRA is now due
to be out of business in 2020.
With its future in limbo, the
CRA board cannot sell bonds
to finance further projects.
Accounting issues may be
at the county’s cross-hairs ,but
Briesemeister says the return
on investments made by the
CRA is 30 - fold. That is,
every $1 million investment,
attracts $30 million in private
sector spending.
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Bura
Owner Natasha and husband Chef Mario show off a few house specialties.
not be complete without luxuriating in the maritime goodness of the fresh fish selection. Local red snapper with
Marechiaro white wine sauce
and salmon with Livornese
tomato sauce are two sure-fire
selections.
Another popular option
is the Branzino or Orata
served whole with vegetables. Prepared to one’s liking,
these Mediterranean sea bass
or bream offer a titillating
oceanic taste sensation not to
be missed. “I go to the market
every morning to pick out the
fish of the day,” insists Chef
Mario who has been in the
restaurant business for over 25
years. “We are very focused
on quality and freshness.”
Of course, daily Chef’s
creations offer added variety
for those seeking to go off
menu. “We love the area and
wanted to bring authentic Italian food to this community,”
says the affable Mario. “We
have received a great response
since opening three months
ago.”
“The food is excellent,”
says local resident Joanne
William. “I especially enjoy
the veal.”
Bura also offers an impressive selection of red and white
vintages along with a few
choice beers.
Most noteworthy appetizers are around $10 while
pasta dishes are between $10
and $16. Large entrées range
from $14 to $25. There are
daily lunch specials featuring
salads, panini sandwiches and
house specialties for under
$10. Happy hour runs from
5 to 7 p.m. and provides $4
wines and discounted beer.
There is ample free parking, catering is offered and
dog-friendly outdoor seating
is also an attractive feature.
For dessert, be sure to try
the imported tartufo, tiramisu,
cheesecake, gelato, lemon
Ripieno or chocolate mousse.
Buon Appetito!
Malcolm McClintock
holds an MBA and has lived
in Thailand, Spain, France,
Mexico, Canada and the US
where he has developed a
deep appreciation for world
gastronomy.
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Art
Fine art painting classes
with Gloria Stegman. All skill
levels. Bring own supplies. $25
per class. Fridays 10 a.m. to 1
p.m. Pompano Beach Highlands Park, 1650 NE 50 Ct.,
Pompano. Register at 954-7867871.
Henriette “Kitte” Arnold’s watercolor classes,
for all skill levels, are back
from January through April
on Saturday’s at Emma Lou
Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE
6th Avenue in Pompano. Call
954-920-4574.
Pat Anderson leads artists
in the study of Plein Air painting at local parks in Pompano
Beach. Classes take place April
through June. Register at 954786-4111.
Auditions
BWC (Broward Women’s
Choral Group) is looking for
women singers. Rehearsals
are Wed. 10 a.m.-noon, Fort
Lauderdale. Call 954-677-3190,
[email protected],
July 29 - Boca Ballet Theatre’s upcoming performance
of the balletGiselle. Under the
direction of Dan Guin, Executive Director & Co-Artistic Director of Boca Ballet Theatre,
Giselle will be performed July
29, 30 & 31 at, The Countess
de Hoernle Theatre, Spanish
River High School, 5100 Jog
Road, Boca Raton. www.bwcchoralgroup.org.
Books
Island City Book Club
meets on third Wednesdays
at 6:30 p.m. at the Richard C.
Sullivan Library, 500 NE 26
St., Wilton Manors. Call 954390-2195.
Free calendar listings. Call
954-783-8700.
The Farm Culture Book
Club meets bi-weekly at
coffee, tea and juice bars like
Whole Foods and Starbucks
to discuss top books on core
aspects of the natural health
movement. Times and dates
vary to accommodate participants. Call 954-515-7064.
Cancellations
Relay For Life, planned for
May 7 has been rescheduled for
September at Cardinal Gibbons/Blessed Sacrament Team.
Call 954-200-7536.
Civic/Club Meetings
Rotary Club of Pompano
Beach meets on Fridays at Galuppi’s on the Green, 1103 N.
Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach
at noon. Call 954-946-6610.
Kiwanis Club of Wilton
Manors meets every Wednesday night at 7 p.m., 2749 NE 14
Avenue, Contact us 954-561-
9785, ext 711.
954-783-8700.
Bridge Club – Pompano
Beach Duplicate Bridge Club
offers plays seven days a week
including lessons and competition. The games take place
at Pompano Duplicate Bridge
Club, 180 SW 6th St., Pompano Beach. Call 954 943 1733 or
visit pompanobridge.com.
Bridge lessons - Supervised
Play with Herbert at 6 p.m.
Wednesdays. Pompano Duplicate Bridge Club, 180 SW 6th
St., Pompano Beach. Call 954943-8149.
Events
954-783-8700.
June and July - Moonlight
walks with the turtles - Visitors
will enjoy an entire evening
of sea turtle exploration and
identification while uncovering
the natural history and myths of
turtles. Nature permitting, participants will have a chance to
watch a 300 pound Loggerhead
sea turtle venture out of the
ocean to lay her eggs. A female
loggerhead sea turtle may travel
thousands of miles to return to
the beach where she hatched
as a baby to lay her own eggs
as an adult. Call Museum of
Discovery and Science at 954713-0930.
6/11 - Karaoke for a
Cause at Miller’s Ale House,
Fort Lauderdale. 7 to 11 p.m.
$20 entry includes free drink,
appetizers and karaoke. Call
954-943-7336. Event benefits
Broward Children’s Center in
Pompano Beach.
6/18 – Hagen Park Community Center, 2020 Wilton
Drive, opens Stonewall Village,
a family sone with fun and
activities. Free entry. Call 754200-2979.
at Green Market, Contact the
Leisure Services Department.
2020 Wilton Drive. Call 954390-2130.
Farmers Market on
Thursdays at Broward Imperial Point Medical Center, 6333
N. Fed. Hwy., Medical Arts Pavilion, Fort Lauderdale, 11 a.m.
to 7:30 p.m. Locally grown
produce, hand-crafted products.
Call 954-776-8500.
Boca Raton Green Market, Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1
p.m., at the southwest parking
lot of Royal Palm Place, S. Fed.
Hwy, and SE Mizner Blvd in
downtown Boca Raton. Live
music.
Wilton Manors Green
Market – Wednesdays from
8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to the
public and includes a variety
of vendors from fresh fruits
and vegetables, jams, jellies
and more. To become a vendor
Monday mornings - Preschool Story time 10:30 to
11 a.m. at Richard Sullivan
Library, 500 NE 26 St., Wilton
Manors. Call 954-390-2195.
954-783-8700.
Green Markets
Libraries
Sports competitions
Save the Date – Ladies
Fish Off, June 2 through June
5. As the name implies, only
lady anglers may enter, but
men can join the fun as captain
and crew. The charitable event
donated $25,000 to charities
last year. To fish or get more
information, call 954 351 8849.
Theater
Thru – June 19 “Putting It
Together” with a live band at
See CALENDAR on page 24
Davis
as an aide at McNab Elementary School and was a member
of Bible study at Christ United
Methodist Church in Pompano
Beach.
A vivacious woman all
of her life, she cherished her
family and her community.
She coached softball and
never missed a sports game in
which her children played.
She worked as a Citizen
Shelle with her brother Craig, who
donated bone marrow which allowed
his sister to enjoy several months of
health. [Photos courtesy]
WORSHIP
DIRECTORY:
Family gathering with Griffin, Kristopher, Brad [husband], Shelle, Kaitlyn
and Mason.
The Pelican 23
Observer Patrol [COP] to
assist police and was certified
as a Community Emergency Response Team [CERT]
member.
When Mrs. Davis noticed
a homeless woman on a bench
in the Norwood Pines Park
near her home, she often
placed food on the bench
where the woman rested. Such
was her traditional response
for all persons needing assistance.
When her father decided
to run for mayor, Mrs. Da-
vis took on the organization,
working on all four of his
successful campaigns.
When daughter Kaitlyn
decided to enroll in graduate
school, Mrs. Davis showed
her full support by taking
on the care of her grandson,
Mason.
She also had a special affection for animals, especially
squirrels. Her pet squirrel,
Izzy, found great comfort in
climbing on Mrs. Davis when
it got an invitation. She often
took care of injured animals
and nursed them back to
health. Her hope was to volunteer for the Wildlife Center
once she was back in good
health.
Family members saw Mrs.
Davis as the “go-to” person in
the family for political, personal and professional advice.
Mayor Bill Griffin said,
“No one could ever ask for a
better daughter.”
Mrs. Davis had been
diagnosed with kidney cancer
10 years ago. She enjoyed
eight full years of complete
remission. Two years ago, she
began her battle with leukemia. Her brother Craig was
a bone marrow donor for his
sister, a treatment that gave
Mrs. Davis several months
of remission before its recurrence.
Mrs. Davis will be remembered as a vivacious, happy
and creative woman who
never failed to step in when
help was needed.
Mrs. Davis is survived
by her parents, children and
grandson.
Services for Mrs. Davis
will be private. Family members have requested that in
lieu of flowers, donations be
made to Hospice by the Sea;
Miami Sylvester Cancer Center or the Leukemia Society.
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Calendar
Stage Door Theatre, Margate.
Call 954-344-7765.
Sundays
BINGO every Sunday at 2
p.m. (doors open at 1 p.m.) and
every Thursday at 1 p.m. (doors
open at Noon) at St. Nicholas
Episcopal Church, 1111 E.
Sample Road, Pompano Beach,
FL. 954-942-5887.
Mondays
Regional Republican Club
meets on third Mondays at 7
p.m. at the Deicke Auditorium,
5701 Cypress Rd., Plantation.
954- 941-7775.
In Your Shoes – Second
and fourth Mondays at 10 a.m.,
free discussions for adult men
and women, led by professional
facilitator at Temple Sholom,
132 SE 11 Ave. Everyone Welcome. Call 954-942-6410.
Line Dancing at the Emma
Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801
NE 6 St., Pompano Beach, Beginners 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Intermediate 1 to 2:30 p.m. Classes
$7 each. 954-786-4111.
Play pinochle from 6 to 9
p.m. at Emma Lou Olson Civic
Center, 1801 NE 6 St., Pompano Beach. 954-554-9321.
Tuesdays
Bingo every Tuesday night
at 7 p.m. American Legion
Auxiliary Unit 142, 171 SW
2nd Street, Pompano Beach.
Food Menu available 5:30 to
7:30 p.m. 954-942-2448.
Bingo – Tuesdays at St.
Martin Episcopal Church at
11:30 a.m. 140 SE 28th Ave,
Pompano Beach. Call 954-9414843.
Knitting and crocheting
instruction at 1 p.m. at Temple
Sholom, 132 SE 11 Ave., Pompano Beach. All levels invited.
Call 954-942-6410.
Tuesdays at Bobby Rubino’s, 2501 N. Federal Hwy.,
Pompano Beach. Live music at
5:30 p.m. Oldies, classic rock,
and standards. 954-781-7550.
High Tea & Trivia every
third Tuesday at Imperial Point
Hospital, 6401 N. Federal hwy.,
Fort Lauderdale, First floor
hospital cafeteria. 954-7768937.
Wednesdays
Yoga classes at Christine
E. Lynn Women’s Health &
Wellness Institute classrooms
Wednesdays and Fridays at
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
| 690 Meadows Road, Boca
Raton, Time 10 to 11 a.m. Cost
$10 per class. Bring yoga mat
and towel. Classes begin March
2. Email WIPrograms@brrh.
com.
Tai Chi on Tuesday and
Thursday nights at 6 p.m. in the
Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute’s Phyllis Sandler
Center for Living Well, 690
Meadows Road, Boca Raton,
FL 33486. To register email
[email protected]. The
cost for each class is $20.
Thursdays
BINGO – St. Nicholas
Episcopal Church, 1111 E.
Sample Rd., Pompano Beach.
Thursdays 1 to 4 p.m. and
Sundays 3 to 6 p.m. Call 954942-5887.
Eastside Professional
Networkers, every Thursday
at 7:45 a.m. for breakfast and
business networking at Galuppi’s Restaurant, 1103 N.
Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach.
Buy your own breakfast for
$10. Call 954-401-3892.
Agape Cafe opens its doors
to all who are hungry on the
second and last Thursdays of
every month between 4:30 and
6 p.m. at St. Martin Episcopal
Church, 140 SE 28 Ave. The
public is welcome at the table.
Call 954- 941-4843.
Choosing Joy - support
group for people with ongoing
medical issues, pain, anxiety or
depression. Meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in
the meeting room 1 at Calvary
Chapel Fort Lauderdale. Call
954 593-4769.
Bobby Rubino’s, 2501 N.
Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach.
Magician Grant Wallace at the
bar 5 p.m. 954-781-7550.
Fridays
Scrabble – Free. 10 a.m. to
2 p.m., Emma Lou Olson Civic
Center 954-786-4111.
Saturdays
Butler House tours Deerfield Beach – The historic
Butler House is open every
Saturday for tours, 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. 380 E. Hillsboro Blvd.
Admission is free; donations
accepted. 954-429-0378 or
[email protected].
Natural Food Shopper
Club meets on alternate Saturdays at 11 a.m. at casual eateries like the food court in the
See CALENDAR on page 25
Calendar
Galleria Mall and cafe areas in
Whole Foods Markets. Members focus on local and online
sources of health foods and
beverages. Call for exact days,
locations, and topic previews:
954-515-7064.
Important Numbers
• BSO Victim/Witness
services - 954-321-4122
• Women-in-Distress 24hour line – 954-761-1133
• 24-Hour Crisis line – 211
• Abuse [eldery & chil-
dren] - 800-96 ABUSE
• Legal Aid – 954-765-8950
• Sexual Assault Hotline –
954-761-RAPE
• Catholic Community
Services – 954-630-9404
• Jewish Family Services –
954-370-2140
• Active Veterans in need
of help - 954-781-2300 ext. 4.
• If You Drink Too Much
- Don’t Drive. Get a free ride
home and a FREE tow for your
car. Swallow Your Pride, Call
for a Ride with Sal’s Towing 954-566-5155.
954-783-8700.
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Pompano Beach
Beach garage opens June 30
Construction is moving
right along on the beach garage. A potential grand opening is planned for June 30,
and the garage will be open
for July 4, Horacio Danovich,
CIP manager, reported to the
East CRA Advisory Committee.
Some of the sails are up
on the garage, and when
complete they will be snow
white, Danovich said. Some
greenery is now on the roof.
“We are making huge strides,
“ he said.
Pier Street is partially paved and will be open
when the garage opens. Final
asphalt will be done after pier
construction.
This week work began on
installing lights on the north
side of Atlantic Boulevard
bridge. The westbound lane
to Federal Highway will have
partial closures from 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. Work will take about a
day per light, and 16 lights are
being installed. The project
is expected to take four to six
weeks weather permitting.
There has been no progress
on the fishing pier since the
previous month. “The Army
Corps has us No. 1 on their
list for permitting,” Danovich
said. He hasn’t heard of any
problems. The goal is to start
work in August or September.
- Judy Vik
26 The Pelican
Country
Knolls
the new board were largely
incomplete and included scant
financial information, said
president Tracy Dix.
A proposed meeting
between Dix and the former HOA president did not
happen and a trip to TD Bank
to turn over the bank account
was cancelled. Dix has taken
legal steps to recover the
financial information and said
this week a criminal complaint has been filed.
Dix and Country Knolls
came into the news last week
when she contacted The
Pelican about irregularities in
the management of the mobile
home park at NW 50 Street,
north of Green Road.
High on her list of concerns is Lakeshore Communities’ [LSC] failure to amend
its prospectus as required by
state law, lack of repairs to
the 50-year-old infrastructure
which is now springing sewer
line and water main leaks, the
absence for the last six years
of a sprinkler system, few
amenities at the clubhouse
Tracy Dix seeking support to take on
Lakeshore Communities.
and increasing monthly rents.
LSC is also ignoring the
covenant that Country Knolls’
residents be age 55 or older.
Dix says the old HOA
board failed the community
by not rectifying these issues.
She believes they were under
the influence of LSC.
“We’re paying more, but
getting less,” Dix said.
Delray attorney Carl Cascio has been hired by Dix and
her husband to file a lawsuit if
necessary against LSC which
both owns and manages the
park.
Saturday at a community
meeting called by the new
board, Cascio told the audience they would have to be
unified. “If you get enough of
you together, you can fight the
big company,” he said.
That first step will be taken
in a June 14 HOA meeting
Dix said. Cascio will subpoena the bank records and she is
ready to move on. She has already certified the new board
with the state and is preparing
to address tax filings, legal
postings, insurance, establishing a reserve account – all
things that had been ignored
by the previous HOA board.
“They never did anything,”
Dix said. “Not even a beautification project . . . and now
they can’t tell us where the
money is.”
The basis of a lawsuit
that may eventually be filed
against LSC will be breach of
contract, Dix said.
Dix, however, has her
detractors. Two Country
Knolls residents, who asked
to remain anonymous, want
no part of her and more than
a few people at Saturday’s
meeting were hostile.
One said complaints that
the couch at the clubhouse
has been removed and that the
kitchen is being dismantled,
as well as Dix’s statement
that her water was turned
off for four days, are exaggerations. The couch was
removed because of oder,
the oven because it did not
work she said. Management
has assured her that both will
be restored. “It takes time to
get thing done around here,”
she said. But for her the park
ownership is “OK.” She was
informed when she moved in
that rents would be going up
and she has not experienced
water failure. “I would testify
on behalf of Country Knolls if
it comes to that,” she said.
Another person said
difficulties in the park are
being magnified and are not
good for home sales. The only
serious problem is the defunct
sprinkler system which management has tried, unsuccessfully, to repair. “We wait for
the rainy season,” she said.
She also said, the hours
the clubhouse can be used are
limited because no member
of the board volunteers to
lock up at night, so it has been
open only on weekdays until
5 p.m.
This owner of a more expensive home in the community, she said when residents
are cited for violations, they
do nothing. And that is not the
park owner’s fault.
Three years ago, an influx
of mobile homes from Sem-
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inole Estates in Hollywood
took a toll on the 50-year –old
infrastructure. The homes
were brought in on heavy
flatbeds and several residents
said the pipes were weakened
then. In addition, some of
the homes were damaged in
transit or not properly set up
leaving the homeowners with
the expense of making things
right. “The day they moved
the homes in, they went bankrupt,” Dix said of the home
mover.
Lakeshore Communities,
LLC is based in Skokie, Ill.
and owned by a Joseph Wolf,
46. His company owns many
manufactured home communities across the country.
In Florida alone, there are
dozens. One, in Orlando, was
sued by its HOA in a case
that was won by the residents.
Their complaints were similar
to Country Knolls:’ rising
rents, reduced services.
Another HOA in California sued LSC and won $13
million and in the process
created new law.
As for her small piece
of the world Dix says,” We
need a strong David to fight
Goliath. It’s all about our
community.”
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Appointment 954-783-3723 OWNER MOTIVATED
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34TH ST - Cozy 3/1 - Large
Backyard - Central Air - Close to
Crystal Lake Elementary School
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POMPANO BEACH - 3
MINUTES TO BEACH - 2/2.5 Hardwood Floors - Remodeled
- Quiet - Amenities - Club
House - Pool - Parking $1,600
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Path, etc. - GREAT PLACE
TO LIVE!! Peggy 754-2463548 C21
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Beach - Deeded Dock - 2 Blocks
to Beach - Updated - Two Master
Bedrooms - Private Yard - Call
954-629-1324
HELP WANTED
PART TIME PHONE SALES
- Will Train! $9 Per Hour +
- Mon-Fri 10am - 2:30pm
OR 2:45pm - 7:15pm Excel
& Word - Contact Mrs. Joy
954-767-6022
SERVICES
HANDYMAN
SERVICES
COMPLETE RENOVATION
2016!! TURN KEY HOME POMPANO BEACH 3/2 With
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- Chef’s Kitchen! All Impact
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MUSICIANS
WANTED
The American Legion Symphonic
Band of Fort Lauderdale will be
accepting new members during the
month of May. There are openings
for clarinet, percussion, french horn,
bassoon and tuba. Join us and play
some challenging and fun music!
Rehearsals are held every Wednesday
from 7pm to 9pm at American Legion
Post 222 in Oakland Park. For more
info, call Jim at 954-647-0700 (www.
legionband.org) 5-27
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Traditional flight to Washington, a thank you for veterans
On May 21, three Pompano Beach veterans were
guests for a flight to Washington D.C. to visit the World
War II Memorial and enjoy
time with each other in the
country’s Capitol.
The Honor Flight network, founded by Jeff Miller
and Earl Morse, a physician
assistant and retired Air
Force captain has one purpose: that is to make sure that
World War II veterans get a
trip to Washington D.C. to
view the memorial dedicated
to them.
The first Honor Flight
took place in 2005 when six
small planes flew 12 veterans
to Washington.
Today hundreds of WWII
veterans have made the trip.
Throughout the day, the veterans remain in wheelchairs
as they are taken on tours to
see the memorial.
Pictured on their return
flight from the May 21 Honor
Flight are Tom Barrows with
Guardian Ken Stolar from
Kraeer Funeral Home;
John Flemm with Guardian Merle Zislin of Lighthouse Point and
Tom Snedecker with
Guardian Whitney Metevia,
Johnston and Metevia Attorneys.
- Anne Siren
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Email [email protected]
League
nations through diplomacy,
environmental protection
and women’s empowerment.
“This form of public service
is important because it helps
people all around the world
receive the help and support
that they need to build better
communities,” she said.
Erin Connors: resident
of Lighthouse Point and a
student at Deerfield Beach
High School plans to combine
two of her passions: political
science and statistics. “Public
service at any level is essential to the functionality of any
form of government,” she
said.
Manuel Osaba: Resident of
Davie and a student at Western High School will study
environmental law, with the
goal of helping government
shape environmental policies
and regulations. “I want to
serve in government because I
want to embolden and in-
novate how my government
serves its people,” he said.
“We are impressed by the
caliber of students who are
receiving this scholarship,”
said David Rosenof, Past
President, Broward League of
Cities. “The League is honored to shine the spotlight on
these four highly deserving
scholars for their dedication to
their education, their achievements in the community and
their passion for political
science and government. We
hope others can learn from
their successes and drive.”
Chartered in 1957, the
Broward League of Cities is a
non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to raising
awareness and resolving issues facing Broward County’s
31 cities and municipalities.
- Anne Siren
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Lighthouse Point
Scouts fly to Eagle level
This week, Troop 238 held
a National Court of Honor and
awarded scouting’s highest
rank of Eagle to three young
men. From left to right they
are Christopher Nouss, a
freshman at Cardinal Gibbons,
Michael McCubbins, a senior
and Deerfield Beach High
School and Spencer Peseux,
a senior at Cardinal Gibbons.
[Courtesy of Angela Kolb]
- Anne Siren
Now officially on sale
at your local
Publix/Walgreen stores
Thank you,
Pelican Readers
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Fishing Report: Florida techniques work in Africa
Capt. RJ Boyle is an experienced angler
in South Florida. His studio is located in
Lighthouse Point. Call 954-420-5001.
By RJ Boyle
Pelican angler
Over the last month or so
I have been fielding questions
from Shane Stokes, a fishermen
in Djibouti, Africa. This country sits right next to Somalia
and at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea. He was wondering if he could catch swordfish
on that side of the world in
the daytime as we do here in
Florida. I didn’t see why not, as
these fish seem to live worldwide. Shane sent me a satellite
picture of the bottom and asked
where he should try his luck.
We picked a spot for him to
try. Guess what happened. On
his first drop he landed the first
swordfish caught on a rod in
the country of Djibouti. It is
truly amazing that after all of
the years on the planet there
are still new discoveries almost
every day.
Have a great weekend, RJ
Pictured here with his family is Shane Stokes.
Body cameras
Mural
affairs complaints. We can do
consumer satisfaction surveys.”
Adornato asked if someone could turn the camera off.
“We haven’t experienced
that yet,” Appel said, “but
we’re fighting a criminal who
is getting smarter every day.
Is it possible in the future that
they try to deactivate the camera? Training will include
protecting the camera.”
it through the appropriate
channels including approval
from the city commission.
This week, Robb was
present to give Gamson a
key to the city and a proclamation and to praise the artist for his contribution. Also
important to the project was
the donation of paint from
the Sherwin Williams store
on E. Hillsboro Blvd.
Following the brief ceremony, guests moved to the
Royal Blues Hotel for a reception hosted by owner Ed
Walson and general manager
Scott Carver. Violinist Rafael Elvira, assistant concertmaster of Palm Beach Opera
Orchestra, provided the
background music and the
evening was topped off with
fine wines, beers and food
as Gamson presented each
guest with a signed poster of
his art work.
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Meyer Realty
help of multiple listings and
virtual screening both clients
and agents save countless
hours. It is not unusual for
foreign buyers to have a
virtual view of a property’s
interior, exterior, and even the
surrounding neighborhood.
Sales are actually being made
without the buyer ever seeing
the real house.
Meyer says the current
market is short on inventory
and long on buyers so it is
a sellers’ market at the right
price. “My advice to sellers is
price their property correctly
because buyers have the tools
to determine the worth of a
property and if they ask too
much they will sit with it. The
easiest way to know the value
of a home is to know the comparable prices in the area and
then adjust a price up or down
according to property condition, location and amenities.”
She tells buyers to be
patient because it might take
time to find most of what
they want at the price they are
willing to pay.
Meyer Realty clients
give thumbs up
The Pelican caught Kathy
and Rod Beer just as they
were leaving for a European vacation. Rod described
Rosanna as “a tremendous realtor with great knowledge of
the area we wanted to live in.
She found us the perfect place
in north Fort Lauderdale.”
Vickie and Jerome Bir
agree. Vickie says, “She’s
a wonderful person and an
excellent realtor. She helped
us sell our home and then
find the perfect new home for
us, which we bought. She’s a
professional, fun person who
has become a friend.”
For further information,
call 954-224-4904.
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Plaza
Façade application
OK’d for Minnet
Continued from page 1 building
a work authorization with
Craven Thompson & Associates for $73,340 to certify the
project.
Kathleen Margoles, city
community and economic development director, said that
Broward County commissioners had approved this city’s
request to reallocate $150,000
from the Broward Redevelopment Program to the downtown connector project.
The funds were previously
allocated to a central market
at Oakland Station which
never went forward.
“Commissioners [Chip]
LaMarca and [Dale] Holness
spoke highly of the city redevelopment accomplishments,
as did the public who spoke
on the request,” Margoles
said.
“We have shown the
county we have some good
projects, and we turn them
around,” said CRA board vice
chair John Adornato.
The CRA Board approved
an application for façade
improvements from Roseann
Minnet, owner of property at
222 NW 45 Street.
The $8,079 incentive was
previously approved for a
property owner who did not
execute an agreement. The
property was recently acquired by Minnet’s company
EMB 221 LLC. She intends
to construct new storefronts,
move the air-conditioning
units to the rear, change
signage, reroof, restucco and
paint. Costs of improvements
are $20,000.
Kathleen Margoles,
community and economic
development director, said
that Minnet is a former mayor
of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea.
Minnet was unable to attend
the meeting here because she
serves on the Planning and
Zoning Board board that met
the same evening.
“She’s a responsible business owner who takes care of
her properties,” said Mitchell
Stollberg-Appleyard during
public comments.
The CRA Board had
approved $190,000 in façade
funding for the Prospect/Andrews Plaza.
In other CRA news,
SwitchBox Roasters, a specialty coffee roaster and café,
is now having a “soft opening” at 3446 NE 12 Ave. An
official opening is planned the
first week of June.
Tenth Level Tavern,
formerly known as Another
Castle, plans a grand opening
from 8 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, at 1242 NE 38
St. Attendees are invited to
play video games for free
and enjoy a selection of craft
beers, IPAs, ciders and wines.
Several DJs will take part in
the celebration. Attendees
must be 21 or older.
Funky Buddha Brewery
will observe its third anniversary from 2 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 11 at Jaco Pastorius
Park. This is a ticketed event
for those 21 and older. Tickets
at $8 include food and one
Have an event for our calendar?
Email [email protected]
More Moro Beermosa. Additional beers will be available
for purchase.
A new restaurant, “Kelvin
3200,” will open this summer
at 3200 Main Street. A southern bistro, the restaurant will
be open for breakfast, lunch
and dinner and will serve
wine and beer.
Business owners Kelvin
Lewis and Jose Luna will
make outdoor improvements
and interior renovations.
The location was previously the site of the Filling
Station restaurant and prior to
that was the Word of Mouth.
‘Music on Main’ tonight
features Iko-Iko band
This month’s “Music on
Main” event features Iko-Iko,
a South Florida band, playing
Gulf Coast Americana, Mardi
Gras and blues from 7 to 10
tonight [May 27] in front of
Oakland Park City Hall, 3650
NE 12 Ave. The event is free,
and food trucks will be on
hand. Call 954-630-4240 or
visit Facebook.com/OPCRA.

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