by Katrina Rice

LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA PREPARES FOR A MAJOR FACE-LIFT

Some major changes will soon be coming to the downtown business district in Lau-
derdale-By-The-Sea. For more than a year, the town commission has been consider-
ing plans to update and redesign Commercial Boulevard from the intracoastal bridge
to the beach. On February 28, the commission voted unanimously to move forward
with the rst phase of the project, encompassing the two blocks of Commercial be-
tween A1A and the beach.
The new project will feature redesigned trafc lanes and wider sidewalks to create
more space for sidewalk cafes and a canopy of trees, to help make the area more
pedestrian-friendly. The turning lane in front of the pavilion will be moved back and
two open plazas will be created to provide more seating and room to stage special
events. Off-street parking will be eliminated in the block closest to the beach and the
existing trees in the median strip will be removed to open up the vista to the ocean.
The rst stage of the project is expected to cost about $2 million and should get un-
derway in a few months, once the nal design specications are completed and the
necessary permits are obtained.
(The town commission has scheduled a meeting on March 21 to review the prelimi-
nary design changes which are being proposed for a future phase of the project along
Commercial Boulevard between the bridge and Seagrape Drive. The meeting will take
place at 8:30 a.m. in Jarvis Hall and is open to the public).
Approval of the rst phase of the project capped a lengthy process which started
when the commission hired a team of architectural students from the University of
Miami to come up with some ideas for sprucing up the town. The commission subse-
quently hired Jaime Correa of the University of Miami as the lead design consultant
on the project.
Between January and March, Correa and his design team met with residents and busi-
ness owners to get feedback on the proposal. A meeting with affected businesses took
place on February 2 to get specic recommendations. The design concept brought to
commission on February 28 included all the revisions based on this feedback.
Urban Designer Steven Fett gave the presentation featuring both concerns from the
town and all the revisions made to the design concept. Molly Hughes and Michael
Buick were also on-hand to answer questions regarding trafc and engineering, re-
spectively.
Everyone who spoke on the proposal during public comments urged the commission
to approve the project, although some small revisions were requested. Town Manager
Connie Hoffman urged the commission to make a rm decision about the project that
evening because the project has already fallen two months behind due to the addi-
tional public input sessions and Christmas holidays.
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A major beach renourishment
project is being planned between
Pompano Beach and Ft. Lauder-
dale, but it is possible that Lau-
derdale-By-The-Sea will not be
part of it. On March 5, the town
commission held a special public
meeting to get a brieng on the
project and receive public com-
ment on it. Nearly every town
resident who spoke opposed the
project, saying it is not neces-
sary and will be too disruptive.
Their concerns were largely
echoed by the town commission.
The proposal is expected to come before the commission
for a vote in April.
Eric Myers, natural resources administrator for the Bro-
ward County Environmental Protection and Growth Man-
agement Department, made the presentation. He said
the proposed project would extend from Fourth Street in
Pompano Beach along the coast to Port Everglades.
Two sections of LBTS are
scheduled to receive sand: the
north end from the Pompano
border to the Ocean Colony
condominium, and the south
end beginning just below the
shing pier all the way to the
Galt Ocean Mile and beyond.
Myers said the county is con-
sidering two potential sources
of sand. First would be to use
sand which is dredged from
the ocean and piped onshore.
The second option is to use
sand which is quarried inland and would be trucked to
the beach.
The overall project is expected to cost between $38-45
million, with LBTS only expected to pay a small percent-
age of the cost. Myers was unable to estimate how
much sand would be deposited on the beach in LBTS and
just how much the town would be asked to pay.
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by Katrina Rice
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Time to get your Easter baskets out of stor-
age. Easter is coming up on April 7 and
once again, the town will be sponsoring
a festive celebration for the children.
The highlight will be the annual Easter
egg hunt on the grounds of the town
hall. Mayor Roseann Minnet, who is
chairing the event, said the town will put
out 6,000 plastic eggs stuffed with candy
this year. There will be several Easter egg hunts for children
in different age brackets. In addition, there will be games and
refreshments in Jarvis Hall. All events will take place from
9-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 7.
If youre looking for some entertainment to
warm up for Easter, check out downtown
LBTS on March 17. Several local
restaurants will be teaming up to host an
all-day party on St. Patricks Day, with
several live bands performing at Pelican
Square. The Irish action starts at 2 p.m.
and will last until midnight!
One of Two Sections Slated for Renourishment
I was President of the Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Chamber of Commerce when Judy
Swaggerty was hired in January, 2001. She greeted and assisted guests at the front
desk of the Welcome Center until May of that year, when suddenly the Executive
Director walked in one day and quit. Judy then stepped up to the plate and worked
the front desk while simultaneously lling in as Executive Director for many months.
I watched her take charge and handle both jobs extremely well. Later, when she be-
came the full-time Executive Director, she put her all into the job, one year signing
up a record 106 new members. The decade she gave to our Chamber will long be
remembered as its best era ever.
Judy worked well with the LBTS Town government, Broward County and really made
it a point to get to know the Chamber members. Her success with publishing the an-
nual Visitors Guide was nothing short of super-human and something I doubt anyone
else will accomplish very easily. The many ads she was able to secure each year and
the countless hours spent continually improving the guide were stellar, in my book.
Our Chamber of Commerce was always known for treating employees fairly. What
happened this time? With the respect that so many members have for Judy, she did
not deserve the way she was dismissed after 11 years. There must have been a far
better and more professional way to end her long tenure.
On a positive note, I like remembering how if you wanted to be a member of the
Chamber and you walked through the door, you were not only made a new member,
but you instantly bought an ad in the Visitors Guide and agreed to host an after hours
party. Thats how I will remember Judys great service to our Chamber.
I hope the best for Judy as she moves on to better places.
Sincerely,
Sandra K. Booth, Past President of the LBTS Chamber of Commerce
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To the Editor;
I am writing regarding Judy Swaggerty leaving the Chamber of Commerce. I was,
until last January, on the Chamber Board of Directors for ten years. I worked on
a daily basis with Judy for the two years I spent as President and was constantly
amazed at the knowledge, devotion and energy she brought to the Chamber and the
Welcome Center. During her time as Executive Director many achievements were
accomplished, to name but a few: Taste of the Beach began; The Towns beautiful
Christmas Tree was purchased; the Annual Fish Fry started; Two Arts & Crafts Fairs
were scheduled each year; The Sea Breeze, (The Chambers newsletter), was signi-
cantly improved; a Walking Map to help our merchants was created; and the list
goes on and on!
All of the businesses in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Chamber Member businesses and
the Town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea owe Judy a huge debt of gratitude for her untir-
ing efforts in producing a truly excellent annual Visitors Guide which beneted the
entire town. She was committed to Excellence in the day-to-day operation of the
Visitors Center. Her service to the Town predates her involvement with the Chamber
and she was active in many Town projects including Main Street. She has been an
exemplary citizen.
Her cheery smile and friendliness brought many local celebrities to Chamber func-
tions and made the Chamber and the Town a better place. We all owe Judy a debt
of gratitude and I personally, on behalf of my businesses through the years, and our
employees, want to thank her most sincerely for the many services she provided.
We all wish Judy well in her future.
Respectfully yours,
Bill Davis, Past President of the LBTS Chamber of Commerce
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Last week Maureen and I visited LBTS to celebrate her fathers 96th birthday. While
we were in LBTS I heard that the board of directors had let Judy Swagerty go from
her job as Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce. This gave me a moment
to reect on the past and my membership of 14 years on the Board of Directors at
the Chamber, ve years as treasurer and one year as President.
When I rst met Judy she was working as an assistant to The Main Street Project
located in the card room of Jarvis Hall. Main Street was a state of Florida program
used by many cities to revitalize their downtown areas. It had been in effect three
years. As my memory serves me the town manager Bob Baldwin, with the demands
of former Commissioner John Yanni, disbanded Main Street overnight as political re-
prisal by a group that did not see any change in town.
When Carl Watson resigned as Chamber director I encouraged Judy to take the job.
She did willingly. For the next 11 years that I was director she had become a great
value to the Chamber. Starting with going from a card le accounting system to a
complete Quick Books administrative and accounting system. This freed her up to
help with recruiting new members, planning special events like Ocean Fest, Spring
Fest, Christmas by the Sea, Taste of the Beach, and putting together the visitors
guide. To me Judy was a great asset to the chamber.
I have been gone from LBTS for four years and not privy to what the issues were that
precipitated Judy leaving the Chamber, and not being there I will not second guess
the Board of Directors. I will say that Judy has been a great value to the board that I
have been associated with. We had done so much. I do miss working with the Cham-
ber of Commerce and LBTS, but it was time for me to move on.
Bob Terrien, Past President of the LBTS Chamber of Commerce
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
As a volunteer at the Chamber/Welcome Center I have been very fortunate to have
learned so much about our wonderful town from our former Executive Director, Judy
Swaggerty. Working with her was a true joy and a very meaningful time in my life.
Judy has been a terric advocate for LBTS and will be sorely missed.
Maureen Pickford, LBTS Resident and Chamber Volunteer
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
I am writing this letter mostly to say thank you to someone who has always had
Lauderdale-By-The-Seas best interest at heart. I was VERY surprised and saddened
that Judy Swaggerty was dismissed after more than 10 years of loyal service to our be-
loved Chamber and our community. I opened my business here in 2000. Judy became
the director shortly later, and I can remember how she came to welcome me on behalf
of all the businesses in our town. I remember how impressed I was at her excitement
for me and her invitation to join the Chamber and become an integral part of our fair
town. It was her nature to make you feel welcomed. How perfectly tting that she was
the director of the Welcome Center. I do not know any circumstances, and I may
never. I only hope that all parties acted with love, kindness and integrity. My hat is off to
Judy, who will always be one of the reasons I became and remained a 12 year member
of the LBTS Chamber of Commerce.
Lenore Nolan Ryan, Former Chamber Director and Current Member
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
For the past eleven years I have been a volunteer at the Chamber of Commerce in
Lauderdale By The Sea. Throughout these years I have watched the Chamber grow
and prosper under the direction of Judy Swaggerty, Executive Director. Judy was al-
ways pursuing new members as she realized a viable Chamber of Commerce had to
have a growing membership if it was to be successful.

She put in a lot of time and effort promoting the various events the Chamber spon-
sored throughout the year which all proved to be very successful fund raisers.

Judy worked every year to improve the Visitors Guide to an outstanding informational
brochure that it is today for tourists visiting our town.

I, and many members have stated they will miss her leadership, and wish her the
very best.

Ron Piersante, LBTS Resident and Chamber Volunteer
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
I am a volunteer at the Towns welcome center which is run by the Chamber of Com-
merce. During my nearly eight years of tenure there, Judy Swaggerty had been the
Director of the Chamber and as such oversaw the Welcome Center operations. She
having been recently forced out from the directorship and the Chamber leaves a big
void. Judys long history and thorough knowledge of the town coupled with her excel-
lent management skills beneted Lauderdale By-The-Sea through her oversight of
the Welcome Center. She has an innate ability to focus on each visitors needs and to
guide staff in providing the service which made our Town truly welcoming and a place
to which visitors would want to return. We have many repeat tourists and many of
them found our Town through the Welcome Center in the rst place.
I dont know what the future plan is for the Welcome Centers leadership. I do know that
we will all have lost something by not having Judy Swaggertys stewardship there.
John Frasene, LBTS Resident and Chamber Volunteer
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
I am an associate member of the Chamber of Commerce and have been a volunteer
at the welcome center for over six years. During my time there I worked for Judy
Swaggerty, Executive Director, until her recent dismissal. In all of these years I had
always found Judy to be more than competent in her handling of both of her func-
tions. She had a knack for bringing volunteer staff along making them into a positive
contributing work force. She stressed that as volunteers we were performing a very
important job, one that beneted our tourists as well as our Town. She never failed
to thank and compliment us for our time and work which made volunteering that
much more rewarding. I will miss the congenial rapport we had and the friendship
she extended to all of us, tourists and staff alike.
Gary Burnett, LBTS Resident and Chamber Volunteer
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BEACH VILLAGE NEWS
During his presentation, Fett listed
several concerns about the existing
design of the area. These included the
street being too narrow, and concerns
about pedestrian safety and handicap
accessibility. He proposed to widen the
street from 10 to 12 feet and to widen
the turnaround from 20 to 24 feet. He
said that would provide enough space
for one car to pass a re truck or an-
other car that might be stopped or
unloading at the plaza. Handicap ac-
cessible spaces were added back into
the plan, to add a total of ve spaces.
Parking entrances for the Aruba Beach
Cafe and Anglins Pier were preserved
in this phase of the design. The nal
change included a curbless design,
where the curb gradually narrows un-
til it disappears and makes the street
even with the sidewalk. Fett explained
that this would make the street even
more handicap-friendly.
Fett also took time to show a few
sketches of what the ocean block would
look like after completion. He discussed
how wider sidewalks would encourage
more pedestrian trafc and also make
space for sidewalk dining areas. He said
the design team, wants to use the vegetation to show more of an ocean view and will
help dene the space. While not quite a concern from residents, being able to view the
ocean has come up multiple times at town meetings with local residents and business
owners voicing opinions about how the new design might impact the towns vistas.
The second area in the design is Block 2, which stretches from El Mar to A1A. Issues
relating to this area of the project included access to ocean views, removal of one
east-bound lane and a loss of parking. A concern also came up about the choice of
vegetation, that oak trees provide too much shade and are not beach-like. Comments
also came in from businesses wanting sidewalk space for outside dining. But much like
the rst block, the largest concerns centered on parking, including the use of parallel
spaces.
Fett noted the major changes in the design concept specically accommodating these
concerns. The sidewalks were reduced from 24 to 22 feet. The east-bound lane was also
expanded from 12 to 15 feet. The median in the center of the street was removed. The
parallel parking in this block was re-
moved and changed to angled parking,
netting four extra spaces. The current
angled parking in this area is deeper
than the code requires, which means
that the spaces are longer than need-
ed. By shifting the angle of the spaces,
more can be t into each section, he
said.
Another interesting addition to Block
2 happened at the intersection of A1A
and Commercial. The change is called
an All Red condition or a Scramble.
The intersection will have a full minute
of red lights with no car trafc. This will
give pedestrians a chance to cross the
street in any direction, including diago-
nally. Fett said this addition would help
with increased trafc ow across the in-
tersection. We are removing parking,
thats a fact, so we need to rely more on
the farther parking lots, he explained.
Molly Hughes added later on that trafc
cops and signage would increase after
changing the intersection to help both
residents and visitors adjust to the ini-
tial change.
The design team had originally proposed
some changes for the rst block west of A1A as part of this phase of the project, but the
commission opted to hold off and make that area a separate project. The commission
also addressed the concept of a parking garage after hearing multiple public comments
in favor of building one. They did not include this in the current design project but did
discuss it as a project for the future.
Commissioners also discussed upgrading the water main under Commercial. The Com-
mission opted to include this as part of the overall project, even if it incurred extra costs.
However, Commissioner Chris Vincent discussed having Ft. Lauderdale chip in for the
costs once they are determined, since the city requires the update. This was agreed on
by all the commissioners.
The design project concept passed the 5-0 by the commission, including any design
changes relating to the water main. The commission also added a provision to review
the turning radius around the plaza, as several commissioners and representatives of
the Aruba still had questions regarding that area.
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Public reaction to the plan among LBTS residents was strongly negative. Michael Gittings
of the Fountainhead noted that his condominium is located on Flamingo Avenue, which
is a potential staging area for trucks to unload sand. We dont want a dump in our front
yard for three years. Its absurd to have trucks hauling sand for three years. He added
that the Fountainhead would contest the ownership of the beach in front of their build-
ing to try to keep it from being used as a staging area. Another Fountainhead resident,
Shirley McCollum said sand comes
and sand goes. Nothing I have heard
keeps me from being very violently
opposed to the project.
Paul Novak of the High Noon offered
a more moderate view. He pointed
out that the beaches are pretty wide
in LBTS now, but there is no guaran-
tee they will stay that way. I would
just hate to see us lose our beaches
and have to wait 20 years to replace
them, he said. Dan Clark of the envi-
ronmental group Cry of the Water said
his organization would sue to stop off-
shore dredging, saying it would dam-
age or destroy the last remaining cor-
al reefs. However, he said they would
not necessarily oppose the placement
of quarried sand on the beach.
Commissioner Mark Brown pointed
out that while the beaches are fairly
wide in LBTS, Ft. Lauderdale desper-
ately needs the sand, especially along
the Galt Ocean Mile where some
buildings are practically in the ocean
during high tide. He asked Myers if
the entire project, including Ft. Lauderdale, would be jeopardized if LBTS opted out of it.
Myers said he would get back to the commission on that. Vice Mayor Scot Sasser spoke
out strongly against the project. Its not a whole lot of sand, he said. It would have
a negative impact to coral reefs, a negative impact to sea turtles, a negative impact to
business, a negative impact to tourism, a negative impact to trafc and safety and rela-
tively no beach extension or lengthening. I see no value whatsoever. Commissioner
Stuart Dodd also sympathized with the plight of Ft. Lauderdale residents. I dont think
we can bury our heads in the sand, he said. What if we needed the sand? They are our
neighbors. We have to look at the totality of the project.
During his presentation, Myers pointed out that LBTS has a relatively low erosion rate,
probably because the town planners wisely set the buildings back farther from the ocean.
In fact, he said, some areas of LBTS have actually gained sand (about 57,900 cubic yards
of sand as a result of previous projects). By adding sand to the beach in LBTS, he said it
would create a tapering for both of the sections of shore involved in the project.
Myers explained that offshore sand dredged from the ocean comes up on the beach in
a much darker gray color even though it will eventually fade and match the rest of the
beach. This sand is brought up through
a pipeline run over the reef which could
be damaging to our coral. The dark
sand comes out in a mixture called a
slurry. This sand, while native to the
sand already found our beaches, has
not run through the same quality con-
trol as sand that would be trucked in,
though it would still t the government
parameters. Dredging sand from off-
shore would only take a single season
to complete and cost about $38 million
overall. The number one concern with
this kind of sand would be its impact to
the environment and the reef, he said.
Sand trucked in from farther inland has
a different set of issues, he said. This
sand would be very carefully screened
for quality before being deposited on
the beach. All sand would come from
within 125 miles of our shore. This sand
would have less environmental impact:
Myers said, the risk isnt zero, but it
is much lower. However, the impact
to the community could be signicant.
Trucks hauling the sand will affect traf-
c and access to the beach. Hauling
sand would take at least three consecutive seasons to complete. In Hollywood, where a
similar project is taking place, Myers said around 150 trucks per day deliver sand to the
site though we do not currently know how many would enter LBTS or where they would
access the beach. Getting sand from upland would cost around $45 million, about $7 mil-
lion more than offshore dredging.
Myers said the project will hopefully be funded at both the state and federal levels (even
though the federal government still owes Broward over $9 million for previous projects).
Myers estimated that Lauderdale-By-The-Seas portion of the project would be some-
where in the neighborhood of 12%, and certainly less than 20% of the total cost of the
project. Another public meeting on the beach nourishment project will likely be scheduled
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I would just hate to see us lose our beaches and have to
wait 20 years to replace them. - Paul Novak
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ON THE RECORD 5
If you get a parking ticket in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea three
months or so from now, you wont be able to blame it
on a town employee. The LBTS town commission voted
on March 13 to turn parking enforcement operations over
to a private company, Standard Plus Parking, taking the
town out of the ticketing business altogether. Four town
employees will lose their jobs as a result of the change,
although three of them are expected to be offered posi-
tions with the new company. The vote to contract out
the towns parking enforcement operations was 4-0, with
Mayor Roseann Minnet abstaining.
Assistant Town Manager Bud Bentley told the commission-
ers that the switch makes a lot of sense from the stand-
point of cost-savings and better efciency. He said the
town stands to save $345,000 over the next three years
by contracting out parking services, most of which would
be achieved through lower labor costs. However, he said
the town will also benet because an experienced private
rm can implement better operational procedures and
take advantage of its national buying power.
Several town residents spoke out against the change, say-
ing it was unfair to terminate long-time town employees
who had done a good job and deserved better treatment.
Their words weighed heavily on the commissioners, most
of whom sympathized with the affected employees. In the
end, however, they decided that it was in the best interest
of the town to make the change and contract out parking
enforcement.
To help soften the blow on the employees, the commission
voted to honor their severance pay and unused vacation
and sick leave, at a total cost of $28,000. In addition,
the commission voted to pay six months worth of health
insurance and to subsidize half the difference in pay if the
employees go to work for the new company at a lower sal-
ary. That will add another $17,000 to the bill. As a result,
the town expects to save $80,000 during the rst year and
$124,500 in each of the two following years by contract-
ing out the parking service. In addition, S & P Parking has
promised to give the town four new pay stations free of
charge.
Parking enforcement may be changing hands, but trash
pickup will remain the same. At the February 28 meet-
ing, the commission voted to enter into a new three-year
contract with Choice Environmental Services to continue
serving as the towns garbage collector. The new contract
puts a heavy emphasis on recycling, to help the town save
money by getting recyclables out of the general waste
stream. Choice will be providing recycling carts to resi-
dences and condos at no cost, and the savings from lower
disposal costs will be passed back to the town. When re-
cycling increases, disposal costs must decrease, Bentley
stated. This contract does that. It is a signicantly better
contract for the citizens of LBTS. The vote to enter into
the new contract with Choice was 4-1, with Mayor Rose-
ann Minnet voting no.
The commission tackled a longstanding problem in the
town by passing a new sign ordinance. The new code was
developed after commissioners learned there are many il-
legal signs in town, some of which have been in place for
many years. The new sign code revises the allowable size
and appearance of signs, but does not do so retroactively.
All existing signs will be considered as legal, non-conform-
ing unless the property is redeveloped.
The new sign code was put to the test right away when
Louis Marchelos, operator of the shing pier, asked for
permission to replace his historic sign destroyed during
Hurricane Wilma. The commission agreed to grant him a
variance to replace the sign because it has historical sig-
nicance, but asked him to redesign it to conform with re-
quirements of the new sign code, which he agreed to do.
The commission approved two neighborhood improve-
ment grant applications. The rst came from residents of
the Hibiscus, Allenwood and Tropic Drive neighborhoods.
They requested $30,000 for a tree planting program. This
will be combined with a swale restoration project to help
minimize ooding in their neighborhoods. The second ap-
plication came from residents of Bel-Air, who want to in-
stall trafc gates at the two entrances to their community.
This project will also cost the town $30,000.
The commission appointed town residents to ve town
boards. They are: Planning and Zoning--Alfred Oldaker,
William Brady, W. Patrick Murphy, David Chanon, Avi
Braverman and Erick Yankwitt (alternate); Board of Ad-
justment--Helene Wetherington, Vernice Rapoport, Henry
Overton, Gerri Ann Capotosto, Arthur Franczak and Helen
Swinghammer (alternate): Charter Review Board--Ken
Kugler, Sandra Green, Yann Brandt, David Wessels, Su-
san Delegal, Chuck Clark and Ron Piersante: Audit Review
Board--John Oughton, Ben Freeney and W. Patrick Murphy;
Fire Pension Board--Linda Collins and Robert Polyasko.
The commission voted to remove language from the town
code which prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages within
500 ft of a church. Town Planner Linda Connors cautioned
that the language could inhibit the opening of new restau-
rants. The commissioners also agreed to continue serving
as the honorary chairs of the towns holiday events, after
Town Attorney Susan Trevarthen assured them that they
would not be in conict with the new county ethics law.
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COMMISSION MEETING REPORTS - FEBRUARY 28 & MARCH 13, 2012
HOW THEY VOTED - TOWN COMMISSION
Minnet Dodd Sasser Vincent Brown
offer town's parking enforcement contract to Standard Plus Parking abstain Y Y Y Y
provide compensation to town parking employees who will lose their jobs Y Y N Y Y
renew town's contract with Choice Environmental Services for trash pickup N Y Y Y Y
approve a revised sign ordinance for the town Y Y Y Y Y
approve neighborhood improvement grants for Bel-Air & Hibiscus, Allenwood, Tropic Y Y Y Y Y
authorize additional survey work on the Commercial Boulevard streetscape project Y Y Y Y Y
remove prohibition on sale of alcoholic beverages within 500 feet of a church Y Y Y Y Y
set two-hour limit on parking meters along Bougainvilla Drive Y Y Y Y Y
approve the first phase of the Commercial Boulevard redevelopment project Y Y Y Y Y
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Should the United States Postal Service act now to consolidate the entire town of Lauderdale-by-The-Sea
under a single zip code of 33308? This has been a hot topic of debate and concern for many years. Weigh in
with your opinions at ByTheSeaFuture.com today. You can make a difference by letting your voice be heard!
Vol. 6, Issue 3 | March 16, 2012
Why are you ring these
people who have worked
here for so long?
- Rosa Michailiuk
It took our town many years to
establish autonomy. It is now
being dismantled.
- Joan Garrett
If you ever wanted to know what
its like to stuff 6,000 plastic eggs
with candy, here is your chance to
nd out. The towns annual Eas-
ter celebration will take place on
April 7, and volunteers are need-
ed to help prepare for the event.
There will be a planning meeting
at 5 p.m. on March 19 in Jarvis
Hall. The actual egg stufng will
take place on April 2.
Volunteers are needed to help
with stufng all the Easter eggs, decorating Jarvis Hall with chicks & bunnies and
also to run the celebratory events throughout the day, including the popular egg
hunt and charming bonnet contest. It shall be an eggs-eptional fte of truly epic
proportions! Interested persons should contact Ron Piersante at 954-772-0847.
EASTER HOLIDAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Hi Town! Thanks to You!

We all want to take a moment to give a thank you to every one who generously
Sponsored, Volunteered, Chamber Directors and Staff for all of your hard work and
involvement in this years Taste of the Beach. We value your time and efforts in
making this event such a huge success and a beautiful evening. I know for myself
and others when I say that everyone had a really a great time.

A very SPECIAL THANK YOU to Dave Gadsby and Lucke Ricciuti of The Village Grille,
and Guy Contrada and Peggy Mohler of Aruba Beach Cafe. Your outstanding leader-
ship qualities and ability to get things done are an inspiration to us all, and really
help make LBTS such a wonderful place to live and work. Thank you again for all
that you do for the LBTS Chamber of Commerce and the Town. We couldnt have
done it without you.
With Gratitude,
Mark Silver, President
CHAMBER PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
The following votes were cast at the Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Town Commission meetings on February 28 and March 13, 2012.
02/01/12 W/M arrested at 4537 Poinciana Street for Burglary Residence.
02/01/12 W/M arrested at 4300 block of Seagrape Drive for Driving While License Suspended.
02/03/12 W/M arrested at 4343 North Ocean Drive for Criminal Mischief.
02/04/12 Two W/Ms arrested at 5450 North Ocean Drive for Violation of Municipal Ordinance.
02/04/12 W/F arrested at 4660 North Ocean Drive for Violation of Probation.
02/09/12 W/M arrested at 4604 Bougainvillea Dive for Violation of Protective Injunction Order.
02/11/12 W/F arrested at 1 Commercial Boulevard for Disorderly Conduct.
02/11/12 W/M arrested at 257 Commercial Boulevard for Driving While License Suspended.
02/11/12 W/M arrested at 4617 El Mar Drive for Burglary Occupied Residence.
02/17/12 W/M arrested at 2200 East Commercial Boulevard for Felony Narcotics.
02/17/12 W/M arrested at 4400 Bougainvillea Drive for Felony Narcotics.
02/20/12 W/M arrested at 4660 Ocean Drive for a warrant.
02/20/12 W/M arrested at 1900 Block of Windward Drive for Felony Narcotics.
02/22/12 B/M and W/F arrested at 4321 North Ocean Drive for Felony Narcotics.
02/23/12 W/M arrested at 4660 El Mar Drive for Aggravated Assault.
02/24/12 W/M arrested at 4100 Block North Ocean Drive for Possession of Cannabis.
02/24/12 W/M arrested at 300 East Commercial Boulevard for a trafc warrant.
02/24/12 W/M arrested 1 Commercial Boulevard for Petit Theft.
02/24/12 W/M arrested at 4109 North Ocean Drive for Domestic Aggravated Battery.
02/26/12 W/F arrested 200 Block of Capri Avenue for Aggravated Assault.
02/26/12 H/M and W/F arrested at the 4400 Block of East Tradewinds Avenue for Possession of Cannabis.
LBTS BSO ARREST LOG - FEBRUARY 2012
The following information was provided by the Broward Sheriffs Ofce as a public document detailing the arrests made in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea in February 2012.
SAFETY BY THE SEA 6 SAFET
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For the second month in a row, a Lauderdale-By-The-Sea resident has been
the victim of a beating by a criminal wielding a skateboard as a weapon.
The latest incident occurred on January 31, when the suspect forcibly
entered the victims residence and proceeded to beat him with a skate-
board over a dispute.
Based on a description of the suspect, Broward Sheriffs Ofce depu-
ties who responded to the call were able to apprehend him later that
day without incident. The victim is expected to recover. Just a few
weeks earlier, a skateboarder attacked and heavily damaged a car driv-
ing along Commercial Boulevard which he felt had passed too close to him.
He also attempted to injure the occupants with his skateboard. That man
was also tracked down and arrested by the BSO.
In other news, Deputy Michael Hencken was named BSO deputy of the month in
January for capturing a serial burglar in LBTS. Hencken had responded to a report of
a suspicious person who had been spotted looking into several residential windows.
He received a tip that the subject was driving a white pickup truck, so he stationed
himself along what he suspected would be the drivers most likely escape route.
Henckens efforts paid off when he observed a white pickup truck passing by with a
driver who matched the description of the suspect. Hencken arrested him. Further
investigation revealed that the suspect had attempted to pry open several windows to
gain entry into a residence while the female homeowner slept inside. It was
later learned that he had an extensive arrest record for multiple violent
offenses, including prior residential burglaries.
Due to Deputy Henckens quick thinking and intuition in determining
the suspects likely escape route, he was able to successfully apprehend
this habitual offender, said LBTS Police Chief Oscar Llerena. Deputy
Henckens continued exceptional performance highlights his dedication
to the safety of the residents of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea.
There were several other notable incidents in LBTS during the month of
January. During the week of January 2, deputies responded to reports of a
subject opening several unlocked cars and riing through them in the Silver Shores
neighborhood. Several small items and pocket change were reported stolen. Depu-
ties began patrolling the area and identied several potential suspects. The investiga-
tion is still ongoing.
On January 8, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea BSO deputies responded to a report of a break-
in at a vacant apartment on El Mar Drive. They apprehended the suspected and found
him in possession of property which was recently stolen from surrounding municipali-
ties. The property was later returned to the rightful owners. The suspect was ar-
rested and it was later determined that he had an extensive criminal history for violent
and other offenses.
ANOTHER SKATEBOARD BEATING IN LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA
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Lauderdale-By-The-Sea has been packed with people this season, but
there have been few notable re incidents so far this year. In January, the
LBTS Volunteer Fire Department responded to a total of 33 calls, including
14 re alarms, ve accidents with injuries, one surf rescue, four elevator
rescues, two electrical res and two residential structure res.
In one of the house calls on Poinciana Street, reghters discovered that
the smoke detector had been set off by smoke coming from a grouping of
aromatherapy candles. In the other incident, a small re broke out in the
kitchen of an apartment on Bougainvilla Drive after several plastic plates
were left on the burner of an operating stove. No injuries were reported
in either incident.
In other news, the LBTS Volunteer Fire Department routinely conducted
ve separate annual re inspections in condominiums during the month
of January, and also continued its smoke alarm awareness program in the
Palm Club and Silver Shores. Anyone interested in receiving a free smoke
detector should contact the VFD at 954-640-4250.
AROMATHERAPY CANDLES SET OFF SMOKE ALARM
Appropriate disposal of unused medications has been a hot topic around the country
over the last few years. As it turns out, many people tend to hold on to their medica-
tions simply because they dont know how to correctly dispose of them.
It has become increasingly apparent that one of the top sources of drug use in teens
is from the parents, grandparents, and friends medicine cabinets. Each day, nearly
2500 teens are using prescription medica-
tions to get high for the rst time. Statistics
also show there are thousands of unnecessary
deaths each year from prescription drug abuse
and diversion.
In 2010 the Drug Enforcement Agency orga-
nized National Drug Prescription Take Back
Days as a means of organizing a method for
people to safely dispose of any unwanted or
unused medications. There have been three
successful National Take Back Programs to
date. When the results of the three Take-Back
Days to date are combined, the DEA and its
state, local, and community partners have re-
moved 995,185 pounds (498.5 tons) of medi-
cation from circulation in the past 16 months.
The next scheduled National Take Back Day is
on April 28, 2012.
The DEA is currently working on a more per-
manent solution for medication disposal. How-
ever, in the meantime, you should try to nd
where your local National Take Back Program
will take place or simply follow the Food and
Drug Administration guidelines to safely dis-
pose of any unused medications as listed as
follows:
1. Follow any specic disposal instructions on the drug label or patient
information that accompanies the medication.
2. Do not ush prescription drugs down the toilet unless this information
specically instructs you to do so.
3. If no instructions are given on the drug label and no take-back program is
available in your area, throw the drugs in the household trash, but rst:
Take them out of their original containers and mix them with an undesirable sub-
stance, such as used coffee grounds or kitty litter. The medication will be less ap-
pealing to children and pets, and unrecognizable to people who may intentionally go
through your trash.
Put them in a sealable bag, empty can, or other container to prevent the medication
from leaking or breaking out of a garbage bag. Adding a small amount of water in the
container will help to further destroy these medications.
As always, dont hesitate to ask your local phar-
macist for safe and helpful tips on medication
disposal. Patient health and safety is always our
greatest concern!
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7 PET LOVERS BY THE SEA
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Can anyone resist helping our four-legged friends who cant help themselves? I guess
not, seeing the tremendous turnout on March 2 at Huizenga Park in Fort Lauderdale. The
Humane Society of Broward County held its 22nd annual Walk with the Animals and if
you havent participated you really are missing a unique experience! The Humane Soci-
ety is a private non-prot organization that relies on contributions; it receives no outside
funding from the government or any other agency.
Sunny Richardson and I teamed up at the last minute to form a new Pack called Sunnys
Paws with a Cause! Two Sunnys are always better than one. We got started late and
had to make up for lost time in our fundraising.
We rst called all our friends to let them know they just had to help with this great group.
Sunny collected money from friends, workers and patrons from the Village Grille where
she is known for her signature martinis. We want to send a special thanks to Micheles
Dining Lounge for having Sunny as a guest bartender to help us raise money. You need
$1500 to start a pack and we cleared that pretty quick and ended up raising over $3,000,
not bad in just under 17 days!
The walk itself was so much fun! Dogs, dogs and more dogs. We started out getting our
dogs blessed by a monk who gave them a St. Francis medal to spruce up their collars
and keep them safe. We went booth to booth collecting dog goodies and had our group
photo taken.
When the walk started at 10 a.m. to a blasting rendition of Who Let The Dogs Out, we
were off to go on a one and a quarter mile leisurely walk ending up where we started.
There were lots of pools set up to cool off some overheated pets and water stations. Ev-
eryone got along ne from Great Danes to Chihuahuas and everything in between.
We now have a challenge for next year. Were going to start on time to at least double, no
wait, to triple our donations to raise money for this worthy organization and have a great
time doing it. With your help we can do it!
OUR PAWS WALKED FOR A CAUSE
by Sunny Veil Eckhardt
Vol. 6, Issue 3 | March 16, 2012
Start planning for April 22nd and the Spring Bling Fur Paws Red Carpet Event! This event
will aim to raise awareness for about animal cruelty and share different ways to prevent
it. The event will fundraise for multiple animal charities with the same no-kill rescue
goals. This exclusive fundraiser will take place at Micheles Dining Lounge located at 2761
East Oakland Park Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, from 10 AM to 8 PM.
Things to look forward to at this event include guest celebrities, rafes and a silent auc-
tion. Sports memorabilia signed by famous Ft. Lauderdale athletes such as members of
the Miami Heat will be included in the available items during the rafe. Showcased on the
red carpet will be the Divine Doggie Fashion Show, with the latest pooch fashions on dis-
play. Pet accessories will be provided by Pretty in Bling. Other events throughout the day
will be face-painting for kids, a Pitbull kissing booth as well as opportunities to visit with
pet groomers and vets. For the adults, The World Famous Martini Bar featuring Sunny
Richardson will provide signature drinks all afternoon. On top of all this, for a small dona-
tion you can enter your own pup in a contest for a Doggie Prize. This is your chance to
prove if your dog is the cutest, smallest or all-around best!
Along with all the fun activities, many of the rescues will be bringing some of their pets
available for adoption. These pets are hoping to nd their FUR-ever home. While its easy
to buy lovable furry animals, the mission of this event includes educating families on the
importance of adoption over shopping and what to expect from different pets and breeds.
On the education side, Spring Bling will have multiple guest speakers sharing about ani-
mal cruelty and the importance of spaying/neutering to stop overpopulation. In fact, a
Mobile Spay Unit offering low-cost micro-chipping and vaccines by Animal-Aid, Inc. will be
onsite to provide services. The Miami Coalition Against BSL (Breed Specic Legislation) is
scheduled to put on a short presentation.

The Spring Bling mission is to raise awareness and take decisive action against animal
cruelty. Please consider contributing to this great effort to help adopt animals in need of
a loving home. If you are interested in donating money or prizes for the auction or rafe,
please contact Jason M. Gee at jason@michelesdl.com or call 954-804-3069.
SPRING BLING FUR PAWS EVENT
by Katrina Rice
Sunny Veil Eckhardt (with Nikita), Morelia Briceno (with Bennie) and Lorene Parker
(with Buddy) enjoying the special fun they had together on March 2 at Huizenga Park
at the 22nd Annual Walk With The Animals supporting the Broward Humane Society.
8 SEASIDE COMMUNITY
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COMPUTER SHORT-CUT KEYS
Shortcut keys are very useful, and can help make the things you do most often on your
computer faster and easier. Most programs on your computer have built in shortcut keys
that are unique to each program. Shortcut keys work by combining the SHIFT, ALT, or CTRL
key along with another key. For example by pressing and holding the CTRL key and then
pressing the C key simultaneously you can copy what you have selected, and to paste it
simply press the CTRL key and V key to paste it.
In addition to the shortcuts listed on this page, users can
nd the shortcut keys to other programs by looking for the
underlined letters in the menus at the top of the screen.
For example, in Microsoft Word you will notice that the F
in File has been underlined. This means you can press the
Alt key and F to access the File menu. Note: Some pro-
grams require the user to press and hold the ALT key to
see the underlined characters. Finally, as can also be seen
some of the common features such as Open (Ctrl+O) and
Save (Ctrl+S) have shortcut keys assigned to them also.
Alt + F ... File menu option in current program
Alt + E ... Edit options in current program
Alt + Tab ... Quickly switch between open programs
Ctrl + A ... Selects all text
Ctrl + X ... Cut selected item
Ctrl + C ... Copies selected item
Ctrl + V ... Paste
Ctrl + Home ...Takes you to the beginning of the document
Ctrl + End ... Takes you to the end of the document
I hope that these shortcuts will save you some time. If you have any questions, or need any
help with your computer, visit our website at www.coastalcomputersystems.com or give us
a call at Coastal Computer Systems 954-491-9779.
Kurt Weiss is the owner of Coastal Computer Systems which is located in
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea and has been providing fast, on-site service and con-
venient drop-off service in the Fort Lauderdale area for the past 16 years.
The 11th Annual Taste of the Beach,
hosted by the Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Chamber of Commerce brought an array
of new tastes and aromas to locals and
visitors. This years Taste of the Beach
was another great success. We had 33
area restaurants and associated vendors
under the big top. I think everyone had a
fantastic time and we hope to do it again
next February, said Malcolm McClintock,
a Chamber Director. This event, held for
the eleventh year in a row, was chaired
by Guy Contrada of Aruba Beach Caf.
Taste of the Beach brings together all the local restaurants under one tent. Each res-
taurant has a booth where they offer some of their best dishes in delicious bite-sized
samples. Many of the participating businesses are familiar names in LBTS, but a number
of new restaurants and eateries joined the program for the rst time, showcasing their
appetizing wares. Tony Sindaco owner and chef at SEA, a ne dining seafood restaurant,
brought out his famous conch chowder, served in Dixie cups, and hot enough to tingle
your taste buds. The newly opened coffee shop The Daisy was another new addition to
Taste of The Beach, displaying its array of homemade pastries and coffee.
With all the amazingly delicious food, someone needed to offer a beverage to accompa-
ny it. And they did. Multiple wine and spirit distributors brought libations for the evening.
The Republic National Distributing Company had a Pinnacle sponsored booth mixing a-
vored vodkas with juice to provide fruity beachside drinks. Suzanna Birgeles, the District
Manager for Broward County ran the booth. She has participated in the event for over
seven years and brings a different brand to sample each year. Birgeles said, One of my
best accounts is Aruba Beach Caf. Guy Contrada who is a manager there helps put the
event together. I like to support the events that my customers feel are important, so
we always participate. She added, Everyone who participated in the event was very
enthusiastic and made for an enjoyable time. The crowd was fun and seemed to enjoy
the event, as well as the samplings.
Taste of The Beach rafed off a number of items from local businesses as well as offer-
ing a silent auction. President of the Chamber, Mark Silver of Argenti Designer Jewelers
said he and Amy Weiss of Coastal Computers put together 19 baskets. The revenue
from these items went towards a donation to the Culinary Art Institute and covers the
operating expenses of the Chamber.
Silver went on to say, This is my third Taste, and what really stood out to me was how
Guy Contrada set it all up. It was so elegant with the stage (generously supplied by The
Village Grille) and those lovely tables. It just presented itself beautifully. Last year it was
a little congested, but this year the ow was perfect. Our guests were moving easily
from delectable food station to the next. No one was in anyones way. The whole thing
worked perfectly. Everybody was smiling and everybody was happy.
11th ANNUAL TASTE OF THE BEACH
by Katrina Rice
by Kurt Weiss, Coastal Computer Systems
LBTS CHAMBER CHAT
We are on a mission to improve the Chamber!

As part of the Chambers new approach to doing business,
we strongly encourage our members to send us any pertinent
information they may have on commerce trends, important
legislation, marketing insights or any other relevant news that
may benet fellow members. It is in the sharing of knowledge
that we improve our collective business acumen in order to help
grow our respective businesses. Anyone with a good idea or
suggestion will automatically enjoy prominent mention in the monthly newsletter. Please
send all comments to: info@lbts.com

Top Tip for Good Business - #1 - Know Thy Customer

There is no better way to attract visitors to ones business than by appealing to their cultural
heritage. With myriad tourists from all corners of the globe, it might be wise to give a gentle
nod to their country of provenance by, say, placing a little ag in the corner of the store front
or on marketing material.

Here are the top International Markets by Number of Visitors (2011):

Canada 3.3 million | Brazil 1.5 million | United Kingdom 1.3 million
Mexico 387,000 | Argentina 375,500

Visit and participate in Family Fun Week coming to LBTS this June 2012. Include your
business in this great new fun event by going to www.lbtsevents.com and join in on the
participation for your business.

We welcome you to get to know the LBTS Chamber of Commerce. We want you to keep
your business thriving and growing. The Chamber can help. Joining the Chamber is easy
and great for your business, so please stop by and say hi! Call 954-776-1000 for info.
by Malcolm McClintock, Interim Executive Director
MIDTOWN
MOBIL
Serving the East Commercial Blvd.
Community for Over 25 Years
2601 East Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
Clark Hogsett, Owner, Manager 954-771-3840
Mobil-Mart For All Your Needs Car Wash
Proud Member of the LBTS Chamber of Commerce
JUST ACROSS THE BRIDGE WEST OF BAYVIEW
Vol. 6, Issue 3 | March 16, 2012
Malcolm McClintock
Turnout to Taste was as big as ever with a
giant group of eager guests lined up to enter.
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9 BEAUTY BY THE BEACH
The LBTS Garden Club presented A Walk Through Our Garden Set to Music, a standard
Flower Show and Tea on February 25. The event took place in Jarvis Hall and was open
to the public for the entire afternoon. The show was co-chaired by Marilyn Carr and
Nancy Leslie. The show displayed both container grown plants as well as arranged ex-
hibits. All the displays were judged by credentialed judges from outside the club.
Division I consisted of container-grown plants.
These plants were set out for display on tables in
the center of the room, each potted specically
according to the rules of the division. These plants
must be free of bugs or disease to even be con-
sidered for judging. Each plant was specically la-
beled with its species and class. Some of the sec-
tions included cactus, lilies, orchids, African violets
and herbs. Cut species were usually a single ower
of the species set aside for evaluations. Samples
included roses, hibiscus and begonias. Within the
Cut Specimens were also All Things Edible which
allowed for samples of fruits and vegetables. The
show also included a section for junior gardeners
from North Andrews Gardens Elementary School.
In this division, Barbara McGuinness won the
Horticulture Award of Excellence and Marilyn Carr
won the Award of Merit.
Division II showcased the design displays. Each
section of the displays related to a specic mo-
tif, which in turn related to the overall theme of
the ower show, presented by its title: A Walk
Through Our Garden, Set to Music. Each design
was judged in the areas of conformance, design,
artistic concept and distinction. The designs cen-
tered on three sections: Youre Invited for Break-
fast, Tea and Dinner, Music to Dance By, and
The Rich Side of Town. Within each section were
multiple classes. Each class contained 4 entries.
Each exhibit was imaginative and artistic, using
real owers to express the theme of the section.
In this division winners included a blue ribbon
for Gerry OConner in the Breakfast at Tiffanys
Class, Lorna Kelly in Tea for Two and Kathy
Moore in the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening.
Kathy Moore also won the Table Artistry Award for
her entire section, Youre Invited for Breakfast,
Tea and Dinner. Barbara Southard won a blue
ribbon in Lets Do the Twist, and Marilyn Carr won
her ribbon in the Rags to Riches Class.
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OPTICAL BY THE SEA
The First Real Optical Shop in LBTS
Steven Jordan, Optician
235 Commercial Blvd. #103
954-491-5818
The rst real Optical Shop in
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea has opened!
NOW YOU CAN See!
Drop in to visit us soon and enjoy
browsing our enormous array of
designer frames including the most
up-to-date styles for 2012!
The rst real Optical Shop in
Vol. 6, Issue 3 | March 16, 2012
by Katrina Rice
Winning Entry - Barbara McGuinness
Winning Entry - Marilyn Carr
Story Continued on Page 12
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TASTE OF THE BEACH
2012 Taste Of The Beach Event Chair Guy Contrada with
Kaela Contrada & John Schupbach, Chef at Casablanca Cafe
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Mayor Roseann Minnet with Bernie Eckhardt
Debbie Beach, LBTS Town Manager Connie Hoffmann &
Pompano Beach City Manager Dennis Beach
Commissioner Mark Brown with Past Chamber President Paul Novak
and Current Chamber President Mark Silver
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Chamber Board Secretary Shevaun Steward-Kuhn with an
auction volunteer (center) and Chamber Director Amy Weiss
Chamber Director Amy Weiss (right) stands before the beautiful
table of auction baskets she prepared over many days prior to
the event with LBTS Chamber President Mark Silver.
11 SEASIDE LIFESTYLES
One wonderful American wine actually inspires im-
ages of the Civil War. Many Americans remember
Hollywood actor Fess Parker for his wonderful Santa
Barbara, California wines. The brand is still out there
and one of my favorites, Pinot Noir, remains top-rat-
ed. My rst introduction to Parker was in the movies
and television. Parker played Davy Crockett and
Daniel Boone in televisions early heydays and also
starred in one of Disneys epic movies, The Great
Locomotive Chase, a spellbinding story about one of
the more memorable events during the Civil War.
I believe that interest in the Civil War Sesquicenten-
nial is increased when the happenings of 150 years
ago are tied into the people, places and lifestyles of
today. The Great Locomotive Chase allows for a jour-
ney that begins in Atlanta, goes northward through
some very interesting places, and introduces travel-
ers to a variety of restaurants, luxury lodging and
camping and all kinds of museums, trails, tours, and
more than a few wineries.
Recently, I retraced the Chase journeying from downtown Atlanta and ending about 20
miles south of Chattanooga. Fess Parker portrayed a Union spy, John J. Andrews, who,
on April 12, 1862, along with a band of like-minded men commandeered The General,
a steam locomotive, in Kennesaw, north of Atlanta and was chased by Confederate
operatives in their locomotive, The Texas, and after going 120 miles doing as much
damage as possible to tracks and telegraph communications, were captured. Several,
including Andrews, were executed, some imprisoned and a few escaped. A select group
was awarded the rst Medal of Honor by the U.S. government
There is a marker in Atlanta where Andrews was hanged.
Close to Atlanta, the lovely city of Marietta was the
initial meeting place for Andrews raiders. Today, the
city features the exceptional Gone with the Wind
Museum: Scarlett on the Square. With an extensive
collection of memorabilia directly related to the book
and the movie, it blends seamlessly with the two
major theatrical companies, Theatre in the Square
and the Atlanta Lyric Theatre which performs in the
magnicently restored Strand Theatre. Restaurants
are plentiful and the Italian gourmet shrine Lafamil-
gia (the veal marsala paired with their superb Chi-
anti Reserva is a heaven-inspired pairing) enjoys
a national following. The gazebo in the city square
hosts popular concerts throughout the year.
Andrews raiders took possession of The General
near what would become the site of a bloody Civil
War conict, preserved at Kennesaw Mountain Na-
tional Battleeld Park, attracting well over a million
visitors each year. The Southern Museum of Civil
War and Locomotive History in Kennesaw is the per-
manent home of The General and enjoying the
park and museums consumes a full day. Dining op-
tions are extensive and the area is family friendly.
Following along the raiders path north to Adairsville, I arrived at the town that is home
to the resort, Barnsley Gardens, a private estate during the Civil War. The food and wine
program here is among the best in the Southeast and the area is notable for ower gar-
dens, ancient trees and serenity. Lodging is luxurious.
Andrews raiders began encountering problems in Adairsville, running low on fuel with
The Texas getting closer. They headed towards Dalton, a mandatory stop for tour-
ists. The Dalton Depot, now a gourmet restaurant with a very lively bar, stimulates the
imagination: desperate men scurrying for wood to make the steam to run the locomotive
while severing the telegraph lines to prevent alerts.
A major target of the Andrews Raid was the 1849 tunnel at nearby Tunnel Hill. Andrews
failed to destroy the tunnel, as The Texas was within sight by that time. Just 18 miles
from Chattanooga, The General ran out of fuel and the Andrews raiders abandoned
the locomotive only to be captured by pursuers in the other steam locomotive over the
next two weeks.
The Texas, has been fully restored and is on display at Grant Park in Atlanta, also home
to the Cyclorama mural painting of the Battle of Atlanta and Zoo Atlanta.. The area is
dotted with acclaimed restaurants, historic cemetaries and a stones throw from Turner
Fied, home to the Atlanta Braves.
The grilled steaks are ready and I just opened a bottle of Fess Parker Pinot Noir. Heres
a toast to the actor turned winemaker and the very daring James J. Andrews, portrayed
so well by Parker that I never forgot the amazing story.
by Doc Lawrence
THE GREAT LOCOMOTIVE CHASE
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by Mark Silver of Argenti Designer Jewelers, LBTS
APRILS BIRTHSTONE IS THE DIAMOND
For those who were born in the month of April the Diamond
is the traditional birthstone. Diamonds represent faithfulness,
love, purity, innocence, and relationships lled with love.
Before the rst life was forming in the oceans on Earth, Dia-
monds were the rst crystal. Shaped deep inside the earth in
a place where there is exceptionally strong pressure and heat,
diamonds become crystallized carbon. The word Diamond de-
rives from the Greek word adamastos, meaning invincible
and this gorgeous gemstone is in excess of 3.3 billion years old!

The traditional color of a Diamond that people associate to is white, colorless and is
strongly favored as a popular gem in jewelry. Diamond color is categorized into the follow-
ing: colorless, nearly colorless, faintly tinted (usually yellow), lightly tinted (usually yellow)
and tinted (usually yellow but may also be brown).

The expense of a diamond is related to its size, the brilliance of its color, and the quality of
its cutthe larger the diamond, the more brilliant the color, the better the cut, the more ex-
pensive the diamond will be. You may have also heard about the way Diamonds are graded;
the three Cs which are cut, clarity and color. Diamonds are created out of pure carbon and
are diamonds are among the purest crystals that can be obtained in nature.

Diamonds inspire creativity, ingenuity, faith, endurance, and helps in manifesting abundance
in all areas of life. Diamond brings purity, and clear positive resolution of all problems that
bother us. Within the domain of metaphysics it is said that Diamond is capable of reaching
deep into us and opening much more spiritual doors than any other stone. Even more than
that, Diamond is able to bring abundance and fulllment of the desires or undertaking you
can only dare to imagine. If you dare to dream your own and true destiny, diamond is here
to help you accomplish it.

From a more meditative point of view Diamond is capable of cleansing your energetic obsta-
cles to help create an increased feeling of self-respect and self-love. The picture of a perfect
brilliant Diamond was often used in the meditative practices of different spiritual traditions
for thousands of years. Diamond activates and helps unite the body with the mind, and is
able to help prevent cardiovascular diseases. Regardless that Diamond is considered the
most powerful crystal imaginable in the domain of metaphysics it also comes with a high
price and well worth it because as we all know Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend.
Diamond will usually take a womans breath away, not sometimes, but always most im-
portantly that Diamond on her nger is a sign that she is loved, cherished and eternalized,
because long after the diamond she once wore will continue to live forever.
You are cordially invited to visit Argenti Designer
Jewelers at 218 Commercial Blvd. in LBTS to
view the entire collection of affordable, unique
designer jewelry set in 14 K Gold or Sterling
Silver. We have a large selection of Diamonds
for you to select from as well.
Mark Silver
Doc Lawrence
Vol. 6, Issue 3 | March 16, 2012
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withQuadrilliant Cut 5ct Diamondinthe
center onSolidWhiteGold- byArgenti
Fess Parker became a highly
regarded wine producer. He
also starred in TV shows "Davy
Crockett" and "Daniel Boone."
Marietta, just north of Atlanta,
was the gathering place for An-
drews and his raiders. The ga-
zebo in the city square becomes
a bandstand for many warm
weather evening concerts.
Veteran journalist Doc Lawrence, a familiar face
in South Florida, enjoys a national reputation as
a top travel, wine and food, arts and lifestyles
columnist. The Atlanta resident has close ties to
the Sunshine State, writing regularly about Flori-
das diverse culture from Pensacola to Key West.
Docs popular syndicated radio show, Southern
Ways, debuted last spring.
Send Doc a message:
DocLawrence@docsnews.com
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Division III displayed special exhibitions graded on educational value, staging and
Creativity as well as expression. This division was titled Celebrating Some of Our Gar-
den Club Interests. Each of these exhibits focused on how gardening and clubs who
promote it, give back to their local communities. Exhibit 1 showed the follow-up on a
request from Holy Cross Hospital. Eight years ago, Holy Cross came to the LBTS Garden
Club requesting live plants to create an atrium for cancer patients. The pictures showed
the plants thriving and giving beauty back to patients. Exhibit 2 showed the impor-
tance of water conservation, and educated viewers on the value of protecting the local
wetlands. Finally, Exhibit 3 focused on youth gardening. It chronicled teaching young
gardeners the love of nature and care for the environment.
It was the very best of shows. Visitors and participants alike were delighted with the
entries, and also the lovely tea tables were open to all, said Yolanda Bernardini, public-
ity chair for the event. The LBTS Garden Club uses this show to educate the community
about horticulture. It also promotes the objectives of the National Garden Club of which
they are afliated. The club meets the second Monday of each month at 9:15am. Their
meetings include information on growing and landscaping as well as conservation.
A WALK THROUGH OUR GARDEN SET TO MUSIC
SEASIDE COMMUNITY
Dr. G Welcomes Express Scripts Patients!
Continued from Page 9...
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In this months Jocelyns Real Estate Corner, Id like to talk about a specic segment
of our local Real Estate Market... Homes located on the Intracoastal Waterway.
One of the oldest and most accurate Real Estate quotes is all real estate is local.
What that means is that what may be happening generally in the South Florida Real
Estate market may not apply to a specic area or type of property. One example
would be Intracoastal Homes in Lauderdale-By-the-Sea where contrary to the overall
market these homes are in short supply and prices are rising. Here are some of the
numbers concerning Intracoastal property in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea for 2012.
Intracoastal Waterway Properties: Active - 9 | Closed - 1 | Pending - 0
The average price for property on the Intracoastal Waterway is $1,327,500 com-
pared to $510,000 average price for property on the waterfront in LBTS. This shows
you that Intracoastal properties still have more value.
This story is especially important if you live on the Intracoastal Waterway and are
considering selling your home. If you have a single family home in good condition
you can get a good price. If you have one that is outdated, you can get a fair price.
Sometimes staging is necessary to get the price you want.
The inventory on the Intracoastal is very limited. Currently, we have 9 Single Family
homes on the Intracoastal for sale. The last sale on the Intracoastal was 4531 W.
Tradewinds Avenue, for $750,000.00, 2/28/12 a 3/3 pool home with 2605 sqft. This
price might appear to be low, but this house needed a total renovation. An investor
bought the property and is completely renovating it with the intention of reselling it
for a prot.
So if you are sitting on the fence as to rather to sell the time is now! Interest rates
are still very low.
LBTS Resident/Realtor Jocelyn Blaylock, Jocelyn@JBGsold.com, 954-646-2282.
PROPERTIES ON THE INTRACOASTAL
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Sales continue to be steady in Broward County and in LBTS. While the average sold price
in LBTS decreased over the last 60 days, the sold prices averaged 90% of the list price.
Want to know how much a home sold for, or a condo in your building? Below is a listing
of recent closed sales in our area since January 1, 2012. If youd like to know more
information or nd out how much a property is currently listed for sale, please contact
Shevaun Steward-Kuhn, Cell 954-817-0606, www.ShevaunsRealEstate.com
HOW MUCH WAS THAT SALE?
by Shevaun Steward-Kuhn, LBTS Resident and Realtor
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SKIM/DANCE REVOLUTION HITS LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA
Alley Oop held its second annual Skim Dance Revolution on February 25 as part of LBTSs
Festival by the Sea. Last year, Alley Oop owners Corey Mahoney and Jason Wilson put on a
competition and dance event, but this year they hoped to do something even bigger and better.
This year brought an additional 40 sign-ups to the event.
At 9 a.m. on a perfect ocean day, the competitors lined up. Mahoney separated the amateurs
and professionals into different divisions. Amateurs participated in timed heats but the pros
took on a best trick format with head to head elimination heats where the judges looked for
the best trick of the heat. The $500 prize money attracted some big name professionals in
the industry such as Brad Domke, Alex Hood, Rob Morris, LBST local Danny Rodriguez and
Josh Hill.
The weather abruptly changed, however, leaving the competitors to battle not only each other
but the oceans temperamental nature. Despite windy conditions, the contestants put on quite
a show, the highlight being a nal match-up between local Danny Rodriguez and Brad Domke,
complete with dazzling tricks from both, with Domke coming out on top.
Winners in the Womens Division went rst to Casey Kiernan, followed by Kate Chandler, Nicole
Lopez and Brandi Frye. The winner of the Womens Division received a ipop necklace from
Argenti Jewelers. Mark Silver, owner said, What Alley Oop is doing is great and promotes our
town. They deserve our support.
In the Mini Division, Roman Hager took rst place, followed by Steve Mitchell and Rocco
Hager. The Boys Division winners were Eddie Dixon and Dylan Crawford. Garrett Wolff won the
Junior Mens Division with Hunter White, Justin Dias and Gabe Jodzia. The Mens Division went
to Colton Wallace, followed by Wyatt Kropf, Tyler Stosi and Jimmy Rodriguez. Ben Friedman
won the Senior Men Division with Chase Dun, Cesar Cominero and Matt Furey. Finally, Joyson
Escalana won the Masters Division also with Tommy Hubbard, Rick Chavez, and John Martin.
The big battle over the PRO Best Trick was won by Brad Domke, and a second place to Danny
Rodriguez. Each of the winners listed received a prize in the form of money, gift certicate or
donated prizes from one of the events many sponsors.
The night didnt end there, as the best part of the show came with the epic dance contest.
Twelve contestants participated in a one-on-one elimination competition. Each dancer received
30 seconds to freestyle to whatever funky beat DJ Woody B dropped for them. The songs
ranged from old-school favorites to new dance hits. Each dancer moved forward a round based
on crowd response and applause.
The crowd favorite of the night, hands down, was 6-year-old Roman Hager, youngest kid ever
to have a professional sponsorship for his skimboarding. After winning his division that morn-
ing, he went on to pull of the gutsiest dance oor back ips of the competition. In the last round
of the epic dance battle he went up against Brad Domke. Domke won the professional best trick
division earlier that day. The two talented freestylers came to the nal battle with quite a bit of
history. Roman Hager has long idolized Domke, and Domke in return has mentored Hager. But
during the dance competition, the gloves came off! Domke performed some impressive stunts
including spinning upside down on his head. But Hagers impressive and wild jumps kept the
crowd captivated and he won the dance-off in a fury of cheers.
For his efforts, Hager received a $50 gift card provided by Danny Carters Dance Studio. Hager
told the crowd, Im gonna buy a new skim board! When asked how he felt about beating his
mentor, Hager replied, Well, he may be the best skimboarder. But Im the best dancer. Dom-
kes response to his students taunts was just a shrug and a smile. Well, I guess he doesnt
need me to give him dance lessons.
Mahoney wrote a wrap-up of the event on SkimOnline.com. In it he said, This years Skim/
Dance Revolution contest was an event to remember. A lot of fun was had by all and that is
what it is really is all about. When you have been attending skim contests for as long as I have
you can appreciate a contest like this. No points, no big arguments about how things are being
run, just pure enjoyment! Im glad I had a front row seat to such a great event! He also listed a
number of the events sponsors, many of them local businesses in LBTS including Windjammer
Resort, Aruba Beach Caf, Village Grille, and Argenti Jewelers. Alley Oop plans to continue the
event for years to come, promoting our town and beach to skimboarders around the world.
Mark Silver
Doc Lawrence
by Katrina Rice
Vol. 6, Issue 3 | March 16, 2012
Danny Rodriguez Skimboarding at the LBTS event - photo by Drew Cornwall
This years Skim/Dance Revolution contest was an event to remember. A lot of fun was had by all
and that is what it is really is all about. When you have been attending skim contests for as long as
I have you can appreciate a contest like this. No points, no big arguments about how things are be-
ing run, just pure enjoyment! Im glad I had a front row seat to such a great event! - COREYMAHONEY
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that I wanted to share my collection with others so that they
could get a glimpse of the joys, the thrills, and the pure happi-
ness that these beautiful creations have given me. I hope
that their presence and their magic will be passed on to
others, loved but not possessed, for we are all temporary
custodians of beauty. ~ Elizabeth Taylor, 2002
What an icon she was... and still is. Elizabeth Taylor is known
for her important jewelry collection as much if not more than
her accomplished career as an actress. Her obsession started as a young girl of thirteen
when she bought her mom a brooch for twenty ve dollars for Mothers Day in 1945. That
was it she said, My love affair began.
She had three great loves in her life: Mike Todd, Richard Burton and jewelry. During her
marriage to Mike Todd she was showered with Burmese rubies and diamonds from Cartier,
an almost 30 carat emerald-cut diamond ring, a diamond tiara, opulent diamond earrings,
and necklaces. While in her marriage to Richard Burton she received a suite of Colombian
emerald and diamond pieces by Bulgari, the famous Krupp diamond ring of 33.19 carats,
the Taj Mahal diamond necklace and the King Farouk bracelet. Also, the truly incredible
La Peregrina pearl and its choker of diamonds and rubies made by Cartier, and the
Taylor-Burton diamond, set into a diamond necklace which was a stunning 69.42 carats.

Elizabeth received more gorgeous jewels from her other ve husbands and even from
cherished friends like Michael Jackson. Michael gave Liz many jeweled gifts including a
beautiful ornate necklace with two monkeys in the center holding bananas and bejeweled
with diamonds, emeralds and rubies. Liz knew those two monkeys symbolized her and
Michael and their friendship.
Indeed Elizabeths jewelry will be forever remembered as one of the greatest private collec-
tions in the world, there were 269 pieces having fetched a record-breaking $115 million at
the recent Christies Auction in New York.
This Saturday, March 17, you will have the privilege of viewing and perhaps owning one of
her cherished jewels at the P.J. Rossi Jewelers estate jewelry show from 10-5. A once-in-a-
lifetime opportunity and the only opportunity in South Florida. For more information, please
call 954-492-9133.
Pamela J. Rossi, G.G., A.J.P., G.P. (G.I.A.)
Graduate Gemologist, Accredited Jewelry Professional, Graduate Pearls Master Jeweler, Award-
winning Jewelry Designer, Jewelry Appraiser, President | Pamela Rossi started in 1983 designing
and hand-fabricating fne jewelry. Afer mastering her skills as a jeweler/designer, she now holds
a Graduate Gemologist degree from the Gemological Institute of America. Pam opened her
beautiful store here in Lauderdale-By-Te Sea in 1994. She and her staf handle everything from
watch battery replacement to one-of-a-kind, CAD designed, gem-encrusted fne jewelry.
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anonymous program. He is Irish; it is his passion and his privilege. Cruising the Antrim
coast in Ireland in the spring of 94 I learned a lot about his heritage, a Ryan by no
other name. Full blood Irish and proud of it! I learned a lot about my own heritage
too, a Nolan by no other name. I am half Irish with a German accent and an English
upbringing.
For years I had pooh-poohed the idea of traveling to Ireland The food, the culture,
the history and the scenery How could it measure up to France, Spain, Italy and
Greece? And what about the food? What could I eat that would give me the pleasure
of Fois Gras, Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella, Vintage Wine, Paella and mountains of Triple
Crme Ripe Cheeses? But with his persistent Irish charm and a glimmer in his eye,
my Michael persuaded me to go.
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greeted by red hair, embracing arms, blue eyed smiles, freckled faces, and a brilliant
green countryside that went on for longer than the eye could see. The food was quite
good too. Heres an Irish dish for you to enjoy preparing this Saint Patricks Day.
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Amuse-Bouche
Tasty Musings to Delight the Palate
by Lenore Nolan-Ryan, Renowned Chef and Lecturer
You Just Gotta Love The Irish!
IRISH SHEPHERD'S PIE
FILLING
2 T. unsalted butter
1 large onion, chopped ne
2 medium carrots, peeled & grated
2-3 lbs. mixture of lamb, beef and pork
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
5 T. all-purpose our
1 T. tomato paste
c. heavy cream
1 c. beef broth
1 c. Guinnes Stout
2 T. Worcestershire sauce
2 T. minced fresh thyme
2 c. frozen peas
TOPPING
2-3 lbs. russet potatoes, peeled & cut into 2 inch pieces
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
4 T. unsalted butter, melted
1/3 c. heavy cream, warmed
Egg beaten
For Filling: Heat butter in large skillet over medium-high heat until foaming. Add
onion and carrots and cook until soft, about 8 minutes. Add meat, t of salt and
t of pepper and cook, breaking up meat into small pieces with wooden spoon until
browned, about 12 minutes. Add our and tomato paste and cook until paste begins
to darken, about minute. Add cream and cook until it spatters, about 1 minute. Add
broth, beer, Worcestershire sauce and thyme and simmer over medium heat, stir-
ring frequently until mixture is thick but still saucy, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from
heat stir in peas adjust seasonings and transfer to broiler safe 4QT.casserole.
For the Topping: Adjust oven rack to upper middle position and heat oven to375 de-
grees. Bring potatoes, t salt and water to boil, cover. Reduce heat to medium-low
and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain potatoes, return to saucepan, and
mash potatoes with butter and cream until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Spread potatoes over lling, using spatula to smooth top. Brush with egg and drag
fork across top to make ridges. Bake until lling is bubbling, about 15 minutes. Turn
on broiler and cook until top is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from oven
and cool 10 minutes before serving.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
16 SEASIDE HAPPENINGS
ByTheSeaFuture
March 17, Saturday: Come see the amazing Estate Jewelry Collection of Elizabeth Taylor
from 10:00am - 5:00pm at P.J. Rossi Jewelers located at 217 Commercial Blvd in LBTS.
March 17, Saturday: Celebrate St. Patricks Day at Anglins Square, including live music,
2 p.m. to midnight.
March 19, Monday: LBTS Garden Club meets at Jarvis Hall, 9:15 a.m. Please contact
Marilyn Carr at 954-393-2008.
March 21, Wednesday: Special meeting to get public input on the proposed redesign of
Commercial Boulevard between Seagrape Drive and the bridge, Jarvis Hall, 8:30 a.m.
March 21, Wednesday: The Our Art-By-The-Sea group hosts a very special arts
presentation on Colors and Textures of our African legacy, featuring African artist
Ernestine Ray, Community Church, 4433 Bougainvilla Drive, 7-9 p.m. Please contact
Lee Tatem at 954-594-0444 or Marion Elizondo at 954-785-7408.
March 22, Thursday: LBTS Womans Club meets at 4411 W. Tradewinds Ave., 11 a.m.
Call Linda Collins at 954-235-6662.
March 27, Tuesday: LBTS Town Commission holds its regular bi-monthly meeting at
Jarvis Hall, 7 p.m.
April 7, Saturday: LBTS hosts its annual Easter-By-The-Sea celebration in front of town
hall, 4501 N. Ocean Drive, 9-10:30 a.m.
April 7, Saturday: Monthly beach cleanup, meet at the beach pavilion on Commercial
Boulevard, 9 a.m.
April 8, Sunday: Community Church holds its annual Easter Sunrise Service downtown
at Anglins Square, beginning at dawn. Call 954-776-5530.
April 9, Monday: LBTS Garden Club meets at Jarvis Hall, 9:15 a.m. Contact Marilyn Carr
at 954-393-2008.
April 10, Tuesday: LBTS Town Commission holds its regular bi-monthly meeting at
Jarvis Hall, 7 p.m.
April 18, Wednesday: Our Art-By-The-Sea hosts a presentation on sculpture techniques
by artist Lee Tatem, Community Church, 4433 Bougainvilla Drive, 7-9 p.m. Contact:
Marion Elizondo at 954-785-7408.
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
2
10:00 AM- 11:30 AM Shopping for a
computer?

11:45 AM 12:45 PM Video Tai Chi

1:00 PM-3:00 PM Bridge
1:00 PM- 2:30 PM Beginner's
Windows ( XP - VISTA - 7)
2:45PM-3: 45 PM Intermediate
Spanish
3
10:00 AM- 11:30 Mastering the
Keyboard & Mouse

11:45 AM 12:45 PM ntermediate
talian
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Beginners Word
Processing

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Beginners
Conversational Spanish
4
10:00 AM-11: 30 AM Watercolors


12:30 PM-3: 30 PM
* Arts & Crafts Workshop
Come and join our craft group. Share your
favorite craft or Iearn a craft from others

5

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Organizing
Computer FiIes & FoIders

1:00 PM-2: 30 PM Yoga

2:30 PM-3:00 PM Yoga & Beyond

3:15 PM-4:00 PM Computer Q&A

6
10:00 AM 12:00 PM Bridge
10:00 AM 11:30 AM Current nterior
Decorating deas
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM WeIIness Series:
PhysicaI Therapy Education
12:00 N-1:00 -Brown Bag Friday- Bring
your Lunch, Life Stories, Travel Stories and
Pictures. Soft Drinks & Desserts are on US.
1:00 PM- 2:00 PM News & Views
2:00 PM- 3:30 PM nvestment \ Social
9
10:00 AM- 11:30 AM Internet/ E-maiI
11:45 AM 12:45 PM Video Tai Chi

1:00 PM-3:00 PM Bridge
1:00 PM- 2:30 PM Buying & Using
DigitaI Cameras
2:45PM-3: 45 PM ntermediate
Spanish
10
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Intermediate
Word Processing
11:45 AM 12:45 PM ntermediate
talian
1:00 PM- 2:30 PM Using CD\DVD
RewritabIe Drives
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Beginners
Conversational Spanish
11
10:00 AM-11: 30 AM Drawing

12:30 PM-3: 30 PM
* Arts & Crafts Workshop
Come and join our craft group. Share your
favorite craft or Iearn a craft from others
12
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Using Graphic
Editing Programs

1:00 PM-2: 30 PM Yoga

2:30 PM-3:00 PM Yoga & Beyond

3:15 PM-4:00 PM Computer Q&A
13
10:00 AM 12:00 PM Bridge
10:00 AM 11:30 AM Current nterior
Decorating deas!
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Beginners Ipad, Ipod
and other eIectronic devices.
12:00 N-1:00 -Brown Bag Friday
1:00 PM- 2:00 PM News &Views
2:00 PM- 3:30 PM Social
16
10:00 AM -11:30 AM Intermediate
Word Processing

11:45 AM 12:45 PM Video Tai Chi

1:00 PM-2: 30 PM Computer
Maintenance/Using UtiIity Program

2:45 PM-3: 45 PM ntermediate
Spanish
17
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM DownIoading
From The Internet
11:45 AM 12:45 PM ntermediate
talian

1:00 PM- 2:30 PM Computer
Greeting Cards/E-Cards

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Beginners
Conversational Spanish
18

10:00 AM-11: 30 AM Watercolors

12:30 PM-3: 30 PM
* Arts & Crafts Workshop
Come and join our craft group. Share your
favorite craft or Iearn a craft from others

19

10:00 AM -11:30 AM InstaIIing And
Removing Software

1:00 PM-2: 30 PM Yoga

2:30 PM-3:00 PM Yoga & Beyond

3:15 PM-4:00 PM Computer Q&A

20
10:00 AM 12:00 PM Bridge
10:00 AM 11:30 AM Current nterior
Decorating deas!
10:00 AM -11:30 AM PIaying Music On
Your Computer & Using MP3's
12:00 N-1:00 -Brown Bag Friday- Bring
your Lunch, Life Stories, Travel Stories and
Pictures. Soft Drinks & Desserts are on US.
1:00 PM- 2:00 PM News &Views
2:00 PM- 3:30 PM Social
23
10:00 AM-11: 30 AM Internet/ E-maiI
Overview
11:45 AM 12:45 PM Video Tai Chi

1:00 PM-3:00 PM Bridge
1:00 PM-2: 30 PM Organizing
Computer FiIes & FoIders
2:45 PM-3: 45 PM ntermediate.
Spanish
24
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Using
Scanners & Printers
11:45 AM 12:45 PM ntermediate
talian

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Intermediate
Windows
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Beginners
Conversational Spanish
25

10:00 AM-11: 30 AM Drawing

12:30 PM-3: 30 PM
* Arts & Crafts Workshop
Come and join our craft group. Share your
favorite craft or Iearn a craft from others
26
10:00 AM-11:30 AM Intermediate
Word Processing

1:00 PM-2: 30 PM Yoga

2:30 PM-3:00 PM Yoga & Beyond

3:15 PM-4:00 PM Computer Q&A

27
10:00 AM 12:00 PM Bridge
10:00 AM 11:30 AM nterior Decorating
10:00 AM -11:30 AM Beginners Ipad, Ipod
and other eIectronic devices.
12:00 N-1:00 -Brown Bag Friday- Bring
your Lunch, Life Stories, Travel Stories and
Pictures. Soft Drinks & Desserts are on US.
1:00 PM- 2:00 PM News &Views
2:00 PM- 3:30 PM Social
30
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Computerized
LabeIs, Letterheads & EnveIopes
11:45 AM 12:45 PM Video Tai Chi

1:00 PM-3:00 PM Bridge
1:00 PM- 2:30 PM Using CD\DVD
RewritabIe Drives
2:45 PM-3: 45 PM nter. Spanish
AII activities heId at:
LBTS Community Center
4501 N. Ocean Drive
954-640-4225

LBTS COMMUNITY CENTER ACTIVITIES CALENDAR - APRIL 2012
Vol. 6, Issue 3 | March 16, 2012