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after sitting for 10 minutes trying tomake a turn into the heavy traffic he makes a U Turn and heads over toNE 16th. Once again, traffic is sobacked up that Newton cannot make aleft hand turn. Newton finally gets onto 26th and heads towards DixieHighway only to come to a completehalt as a train passes. It takes ViceMayor Newton 30 minutes to drivefrom Manor Lanes to Dixie Highway!It is at this moment that Newton hasan epiphany and realizes that WiltonManors is getting over-populatedand over- developed. It is at this mo-ment that the Vice Mayor decides tojoin forces with his neighbors andfight the development on the churchproperty.

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MisoHappy!Wilton Drivevoted one ofthe Top Spotsto eat sushion the EastCoast!

You might say Sushi is on a rollalong Wilton Drive as sushi loversfrom across South Florida haveturned The Drive into a must dodestination for raw fish and rice.The Drive is quickly becomingBroward County’s own Little Tokyoas sushi bars are popping up oneafter another. In the 7/10ths of amile that make up the Drive there issix sushi restaurants with anotherarriving soon. We dive into WiltonManor’s number one cuisine: Sushi.Here’s the sushi facts about theIsland City.

Check out the restaurants that help put Wilton Manors on the sushi map… See page 6

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We had heard about the famousIsland City Swami who willoccasionally sit on a Mangrovebranch in Colohatchee Parkand read the tea leaves ofWilton Manors. The sametea leaves he takes homein a doggie bag fromOscar’s Tea Room. Hisproficiency at reading palmsis known throughout SouthFlorida… palm trees that is.

When we met up with theIsland City swami he was accom-panied by a boom box playingsitar music as we sat across from him. The renowned mysticfrom the Far East NeighborhoodAssociation, the fabled Middle Riversoothsayer, the seventh son of the seventh sunset; The Island City Mysticwas ready to give The IslanderNewspaper his predictions for 2015. Heknows little, but suspects a lot. He ex-cels at predicting everything about thefuture.... here are his bold predictionsfor Wilton Manors in 2015:

Mayor Resnick resigns! After years of promoting Wilton

Manors as the gay capitol of Floridaand basking in the glory of watchingIsland City property values soar andgay businesses thrive, Mayor Resnickrealizes he may have made a mistakewhen 100,000 gay couples descend on Wilton Drive and apply for mar-riage licenses in Wilton Manors in onemonth! Everyone wants to get hitchedright away and Mayor Resnick is asked to perform the weddings atRichardson Park. Overwhelmed withthe amount of paperwork that has del-uged City Hall and his voice gettinghorse from reading wedding vowsnon-stop, the Mayor decides his job isdone. “Why can’t they get married onthe Beach in Key West?, the Mayormutters after officiating at his 500thgay wedding ceremony.

Vice Mayor Scott Newton votes against the churchproperty development

Vice Mayor Scott Newton wakes upone morning at his East Side home,jumps in his car and heads off to work.He pulls up to NE 26th Street and,

Island City Canoe Race decidesto step into the future

and out of the pastThe entire staff from

the Wilton ManorsLeisure ServicesDepartment takea walk over toRichardson Parkone day and, totheir amazement,they see over 200

kayaks and paddleboardscruising the waterways. But not

one canoe! How could this be?Are canoes actually becoming a

thing of the past? In a brainstormsession, Leisure Services decides toallow Kayaks and Paddleboards into the Around The Island CanoeRace. They decide to make it a three event event. Thousands

converge to compete in this year’srace and Wilton Manors Officials fi-

nally wake up and realize that it’s notall about The Drive. Promoting watersports as a city attraction just mightbring in more tourism revenue than justpromoting the night life.

Wilton Manors adds crosswalksalong the Drive

After a record 15th person is hit bya car trying to cross Wilton Drive, CityCommission decides to FINALLY takeaction and add solar powered flashingcrosswalks to slow down the traffic.

Andrews Avenue spruced upAfter conducting nearly 100 surveys

on how to clean up Andrews Avenuethe Wilton Manors Economic Develop -ment Task Force decides that a fewtrees and some nice landscaping mightbe a start. A quick trip over toLauderdale by the Sea gives the taskforce some new ideas such as paintingutility boxes and adding foliage. Thecost of the Andrews Avenue spruceup? Far less ess than the amount ofmoney invested over the years in tak-ing surveys and designing plans thatnever came to fruition.

James C. Dean Bridge raisedAfter watching home values quadru-

ple along Middle River Drive in FtLauderdale all because the SunriseBridge was raised, Wilton Manors de-cides to seek funds from the state toraise the bridge along NE 26th Street.Home values along the water soar and

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5 Points of ViewOpinions, comments, rants & raves

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Constructioncrime watchersneeded

Is it just me or does it seem thatwhenever there are constructioncrews working on homes in thearea break- ins follow. Recently, ahome on our block was being re-modeled and numerous construc-tion workers were in and out of thehome daily. Different workers wereon site continuously: Bathroomrenovators, Stucco Contractors,Flooring Companies. As soon asthe home was completed two homeburglaries occurred in our neigh-

borhood. Coincidental?Or were these construc-tion laborers scoutinghomes while they wereon our block working?I believe so.

When a home inyour neighborhood isunder construction,do the neighborlything and keep aneye out for theseworkers while theyare on their breaks.

Keeping your neighbor’s home safekeeps your home safe.

— Neighborhood Watcher

Take cash to the beach… Leave your creditcard at home!

We recently went to FortLauderdale Beach for Dinner at TheDeck Restaurant along A1A. Icharged our meal with my VisaCard. The charge was for $61.29. Ileft a $12 Tip. The next Day on mycredit card statement I had twocharges… One for $61.29 with a $12tip. Another charge appeared for$61.29 with a $22 tip. I called therestaurant manager and she saidshe would refund the fraudulentcharge. Three days later,and still refund-less, Icalled the restaurantmanager again. Fivedays later I calledthe restaurant man-ager again still seek-ing a refund.

Obviously, with anout of state cell phonenumber this restaurantmanager must havethought I was a tourist.They surely were takingadvantage of me. So Iheaded over to the Ft. LauderdalePolice Department and filed fraudand theft charges against therestaurant. A police officer thererecommended that from now on Ipay cash along the Ft. Lauderdalebeach because THIS HAPPENSALL THE TIME!

What a nightmare. Who’da thunkit? Bring the tourists in to town andrip ‘em off! Be careful folks. Whencharging anything along the Ft.Lauderdale beach, be sure pay withcash or you watch them swipe yourcredit card… Never let the waitertake your card away from the table!Lesson learned.

— Still Seeking a Refund!

Wilton Drive…Grow up!

Yes, the time has come for us to seri-ously think about weaning Wilton Driveoff the bottle and taking it into the future.This past New Years Eve the drive wasfilled with YOUNG, YOUNG Revelersand party goers but, can we talk? Is thiswhat we want? Are these 20 Somethingsbringing in the same revenue as otherareas that have already grown up?

Maybe we need to take a hint fromour neighbors in Ft Lauderdale. In 1985they realized that by upgrading the stripalong the beach they could increase rev-enue. Ft Lauderdale decided that theyshould start attracting adults and get rid of the Spring Breakers. It worked.

Fort LauderdaleBeach Boulevardwas turned into oneof the most beautifulpedestrian path-ways in the world.Upscale restaurantsstarted popping upand now the Over40 tourists have

descended on Ft Lauderdale Beach andare bringing in much higher revenuesthan those College Kids ever brought totown. The ground work is already here.Wilton Drive has some of the area’s bestrestaurants and some really interestinglittle shops. All it takes is some gumptionby the folks we elected at City Hall tostart looking to the future. But it seemsthat the status quo is all they know.

— Taxpayer Driving Towards the Future

Is this necessary?My Husband and I are arts and

craft show lovers. Twice a year, weenjoy visiting the Las Olas Art Showand we enjoy shopping at theLauderdale by the Sea Craft Festival.As local residents we were thrilled tohear the news that Wilton Manorswas hosting its own monthly ArtWalk along Wilton Drive. We at-tended this month’s Art Walk alongThe Drive and must say that It was agreat event with some really talentedand accomplished local artists. Butwe were wondering…

Was it really necessary that therewere two Instant HIV Test Vans sta-tioned at the Art Walk? Was it nec-essary that there were two menhanding out HIV Information pam-phlets to art lovers as they perusedthe mini outdoor galleries? Whendid art shows become meat marketsthat require the need for instant sex-

ual dating awareness? I have beento several of the art shows along LasOlas and I do not recall ever seeingan Instant Syphilis Test Van. At theCraft Festival I must have missedthe gentleman passing out GonereaPrevention Flyers.

Why mustWilton Manorsmix Sex andArt? Why doesWilton Manorsinsist on beingthe ci ty thatshouts to theworld “We’re theGayest City inFlorida and we want to make sureyour art appreciation experience isAIDS Free!?” Can we do somethingclassy for once without sexual innu-endos?

— Art Lover Looking for Art,Not Sex

Bring back the holiday cheerIt is so important that our Island city bring back the joy and happiness of

the Holiday season. This past Christmas there was really nothingbut a tree. This city did very little to make our lives here

a festive one. Where were the street light orna-ments, banners, flags and lights? Where were

the giant wreaths welcoming people toWilton Manors? Where was the Joy? Wepride ourselves as being a community ori-

ented community and yet there was noth-ing to lift the spirits of our residents. What

happened to holiday cheer? Wherewere you Christmas in Wilton Manors?

Let’s get the ball rolling for next year and startto change the holiday season and bring back the

joy for all! This also goes for all the American militaryholidays: Where were the American flags except on the city hall bldg? WiltonDrive should be lined with American Flags on Holidays. Come on WiltonManors we can do better than this!

— Grinch Buster


PoliceBlotter

Arrest and Misuse of the 911 System. In response to a call regarding a suspicious male sittingin a blue car and smoking crack at the 7-11 on AndrewsAvenue, Officer Havemann observed a white male wear-ing a dress and high heels walking to the blue car. Onthe center console of the car the officer saw multiplesmall yellow baggies containing cocaine, a glass pipeand a white waxy substance that the officer knew to becrack cocaine. The defendant refused the officers ordersand was forced to exit the vehicle. A search of the vehiclealso found a large water pipe that tested positive formethamphetamine and a pill container that was filledwith crack cocaine. A total of eight pipes were found inthe car. Meni Peri, 52, was arrested and charged withPossession of Cocaine, Possession of meth, Possessionof Marijuana, Poss ession of Drug Paraphernalia and at-tempting to destroy evidence while resisting an officer. Taylor Marie Maniero, 22, of Parkland, Fla, was ar-rested by Officer Loughran after the officer observed thedefendant driving along NE 6th Avenue in an erraticmanner. The defendant was spotted with an expired tagand was seen drifting across the yellow line in the roadalmost striking the bridge. During the traffic stop the of-ficer found several pieces of pills identified as Alprazolam(Xanax) and another pill as Hydrocodone (Vicodin). Thedefendant admitted that she did not have a prescriptionfor either narcotic. Maniero was charged withPossession of Xanax, Possession of Vicodin, Driving withan Expired License and having an Expired Tag.Phillip Samuel Gomez, 53, of Lauderhill was arrestedin front of the Dunkin Donuts on Oakland Park Boulevardby Officer Loughran and charged with Trespassing andResisting an officer after the defendant was found to belaying in the middle of the parking lot blocking parkingspaces. When asked to get up and leave the defendantrefused and rolled over a pretended to fall asleep. Nathaniel Eric Van Vliet, 38, of Pembrooke Pines wasarrested by Officer Ferguson and charged with GrandTheft of a Motor Vehicle after he allegedly stole a carfrom the parking lot of USA Auto on Dixie Highway forthe purpose of driving to Fort Lauderdale to purchaseCrack Cocaine. Quakhyas S. Tigner, 19, of Pompano Beach was ar-rested by Officer Lee and charged with Larceny/GrandTheft after the defendant attempted to cash a fake pay-roll check from TJMax at Publix on Oakland ParkBoulevard in the amount of $398.47. Publix refused tocash the check and the defendant was arrested drivingaway from the scene .Joseph Raymond Letohic, 30, of Lauderdale By TheSea and Courtney Diane Knoche, 30, of Coral Springs

were involved in a domestic dispute along WiltonDrive and both were arrested by Officer Loughranwhen it is alleged that Letohic struck Knoche acrossthe face and then jumped out of their moving car inan attempt to flee Knoche who allegedly bit him onthe right elbow. Both were charged with Battery re-sulting from a Domestic Incident.Stephanie Ann Romanski, 28, of Oakland Parkwas arrested by Officer Ramirez and charged withBurglary and Parole Violations after she walked ontoa property on NE 26th Street and grabbed aPoinsettia Plant off the front porch of the victimshome. When questioned about the theft, Romanskiadmitted taking the plant but said she assumed itwas outside because it was left for trash pickup day.Responding to a complaint about loud noises comingfrom the residence of Albert Jackson, 29, of WiltonManors, Officer Rios could smell the odor of mari-juana coming from inside the apartment. A search ofthe defendant’s apartment revealed a bag ofmethamphetamine and a glass pipe. Jackson wascharged with Possession of Meth and Possession ofDrug Paraphernalia. Vincent Balezos, 49, of Wilton Manors was chargedwith Battery during Domestic Violence, Kid nap -ping/False Imprisonment and Violation of Parole afterPolice found the defendant refusing to allow the vic-tim to leave the residence and choking the victim onthe ground with his hands around the victim’s throat. Joshua Angel Rodriguez, 28, of Wilton Manorswas arrested and charged with Reckless Driving andLeaving the Scene of a Crash after the defendantwas witnessed by police driving a Honda Civic whenhe allegedly struck the rear of a Ford Explorer, failedto maintain his lane and then drove up on the curband sidewalk along Andrews Avenue. The defendantthen left the scene of the accident. Officer Havemannarrested Rodriguez after he caught on a BOLO. Richard Kvin Nihan, 60, of Ft Lauderdale was ar-rested by Officer Newton on NE 15th Avenue after thedefendant entered a vehicle without permission andproceeded to rummage through the cars center con-sole. When the victim came outside the defendantfled the scene but was arrested several blocks awaywith $5.00 in change he took from the car console.Nihan was charged with Burglary and Petty Theft.Kevin L. Dedmon, 45, of Ft Lauderdale was ar-rested by Officer Havemenn and charged withPossession of Marijuana after he was discovered inthe park along Wilton Drive with a clear bag that con-tained Canabis.

Anthony Principe, 31, of Wilton Manors was ar-rested after he attempted to leave the Publix SuperMarket, without paying, with a can of black pepperand a tube of cake decoration icing hidden in hisSpeedo’s. Principe was charged with Petty Theft. Josie S. Sillik, 19, was pulled over for driving 50 ina 35 MPH zone by Officer Garcia. The odor of mari-juana was emitting from the defendants vehicle anda bottle of pills were also found in the vehicle. Sillikwas charged with Possession of Marijuana and Poss -ession of Prescription Drugs without a Prescription.Jay Johnson, 54, of Oakland Park was arrested byOfficer Ramirez after the defendant attempted tosteal a bicycle on NE 29th Street in Wilton Manors.Johnson was charged with Petty Theft.Shrieff L. Poole, 34, of Lauderhill was arrested byOfficer Mitchell and charged with Simple Battery afterthe defendant approached a person in the parkinglot of Publix on Oakland Park Boulevard and askedfor money. When the victim refused the defendantthen struck the victim in the mouth with a closed fist. Justin Toland, 24, of Wilton Manors was appre-hended and arrested by Officer Newton along WiltonDrive when Toland was spotted causing a distur-bance in front of a local bar while yelling and scream-ing at a bartender. When the officer tried to place thedefendant in handcuffs, Toland allegedly resisted ar-rest by swinging his arms erratically. Toland wascharged with Disorderly Intoxication in a Public Placeand Resisting an Officer. Angela Phylicia Ariza, 29, of Miami, Florida was

arrested by Officer Durham and charged withAggravated Battery after the defendant allegedly usedan object to strike the defendant in front of The ManorBar on Wilton Drive lacerating the victims face.Rose Fiorelli, 65, of Oakland Park was arrested byOfficer Mitchell after the defendant allegedly tried toshoplift a package of Cooked Shrimp, a 12 pack ofCorona and a 20 piece box of Hot & Spicy Wings fromthe Publix Super Market on Oakland Park Boulevard.Fiorelli was charged with petty Theft.Ivorie Lenell Walcott, 36, of Ft. Lauderdale was ar-rested after using a false identification at a local pawnshop to trade goods (White Jamis Sport Bicycle) in thevalue of $300. The bicycle was previously stolen fromThe Plasma Center on Andrews Avenue. DetectiveOwens arrested Walcott and charged him with Dealingin Stolen Property and Using a False ID at a Pawn Shop.Luis Ramon Gonzalez, 38, of Ft Lauderdale was ar-rested by Officer Havemann and charged withPossession of Methamphetamine and Possession ofDrug Paraphernalia after the defendant appeared franticand was sweating profusely. The Officer then conducteda search of Gonzalez where a glass pipe and a bag ofmeth were found on his possession. Responding to a call regarding a Taxi Cab Fare Evasion,Officer Garcia approached one Tadd Gibson, 37, ofMcHenry, Illinois, who has identified by the cab driver asthe passenger who refused to pay the $42.50 cab fare.When approached by the officer, the defendant startedyelling obscenities and then called 911. The defendantthen balled up his right fist and took a swing at a secondofficer who was on the scene. Gibson was restrainedafter a brief scuffle and was charged with Resisting


Scarfone’s Coal Fired Pizza

Don’t worry if you can’t decide what toorder at Scarfone’s on The Drive becauseyou will undoubtedly make a second,third, and fourth trip. The chic eateryboasts a coal fired oven on the mainthoroughfare in Wilton Manors that isBroward’s new dining destination.

The warm contemporary interiors aretrendy yet cozy and reflects the updatedAmerican Italian menu that won’t breakyour budget. Where you can spend up-wards of $25 for a Domino’s Pizza meal,you can get one of Scarfone’s SignaturePizzas with a wheat crust for $20. Trygetting a slice at a Pizza Hut--you can’t.But if you’re looking for a light meal orafternoon snack, you can order up alarge slice at Scarfone’s for $3.50 (50cents for extra toppings).

This is the second location for whatwill hopefully become a successful fran-chise while maintaining the currentquality. The first location is in CoralSprings, and Islanders are lucky thatthey chose us as a location to feed thedelicious fire.

It all starts with a healthy selection offirst courses like $5 “The Show” soupwith diced chiken, mini meatballs,sausage, roasted peppers, pasta noodle

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diced chicken, mozzarella, basil, &tomato sauce).

The thing not to forget is that theyserve coal oven chicken wings toppedwith caramelized onions. There are avariety of flavors to try, but the coaloven does whatever it magic it does topizza crust to the wings and the sweet-ness of the caramelized onions comple-ments the smoky char quite nicely.

Scarfone’s is a hit on all marks. Thelocation is great with paid parkingavailable on the street and at HagenPark. The pizza is the star, but they havesalads, pastas, calzones, and hoagiesthat stand up to any available (althoughI’m sure there are plenty of native NewYork and Jersey folk who can come upwith a good argument for a place theyknow up north that can’t be beat).

Scarfone’s is more than worth thetrip, but don’t plan on an early lunch.On most days they don’t open until 2:00pm and are closed on Mondays.

Scarfone's Wilton ManorsLocation: 2150 Wilton Dr.

Wilton Manors, FL 33305Phone: (954)533-0577Web: www.scarfones.comHours: Tuesday & Wednesday: 3pm-11pm;

Thursday: 3pm-11:30pm; Friday & Saturday: 2pm-12:30amSunday: 2pm-11pm; Closed on Mondays

bathing in a savory tomato broth. Thereis the standard fried mozzarella, tomatobruschetta, and fried calamari allaround $9.75. But they also offer anamazing eggplant tower built with lay-ers of lightly breaded eggplant, tomato,mozzarella, roasted peppers drizzledwith balsamic vinaigrette.

If I had to start with something, itwould be the Garlic Parmesan Frieswith Truffled Salt ($6.75) and theSpinach Sauteed with Garlic and OliveOil ($6)--and yes, we added the sausagefor $2.50. The spinach dish is listedunder starters, but it would make an ex-

cellent side to go with the soup or a slice. Pizzas come crispy a large 16” is $15,

the medium 12” only $13. Add a dollarmore for a wheat crust and throw onwhatever toppings you want for 50cents each. The Signature Pizzas requireno decision making. They’ve already de-cided on some mouth watering combi-nations for you. Franki Tomatoe’s comeswith fresh mozzarella, fresh tomato,basil, and touch of sauce and then thereare some more Americanized optionslike the Aloha Hawaiian (ham, pineap-ple, fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce) orConnie’s Chicken Parmesan (breaded


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Tee Jay Thai Sushi Restaurant 2254 Wilton Drive954.537.7774

Since 2007, Tee-Jay has been bring-ing healthy,fresh and tasty Thai andJapanese food to the neighborhood.Their main dining room and its mezza-nine section offer and exciting and vi-brant atmoshpere.They feature thelargest variety of Japanese and Thai cui-sine in the Fort Lauderdale Area. Enjoyfresh sushi delicacies in a relaxed at-mosphere and check out the boat-shaped sushi bar!. You want smiles? Goto Disney World. You want great sushiand Thai cuisine? Head on over to TeeJay. A must try is their famous JumboBoat of sushi. Order in advance! TheAtlantic Roll and Tee Jay Roll are thetalk of the sushi world. Tee Jay’s ChefPed treated is delightful and is a mastera creating daily specialties. From theSashimi Bon, to the many unique dishesserved there, your palate will be pleasedto taste all kinds of fusions there.

The atmosphere at Tee Jay is great, soyou can have a decent convo whiledrinking your favorite Kirin.

Sozo Sushi Bar2362 Wilton Drive954-630-1916

Friendly, Japanese family-ownedsushi restaurant with affordable sushiwith a modern twist to cater toAmerican palates. The word is outabout Sozo and that word is FRESH! Onword of mouth reviews, Sozo is becom-

ing a very popular sushi destinationamong the areas raw fish food critics. Ofall the sushi bars that have been pop-ping up in South Florida, Sozo is themost talked about, especially the excel-lent job they do on their sashimi. Sozohas a small friendly easy going atmos-phere as well as the perfectly preparedtasty foods. The seaweed salad is one ofthe best, the monk fish liver unique, richand tasty, the octopus so simple yet sogood, the eel totally greaseless, and thefatty tuna-toro being of the real, bestand most tasty cut that can only be hadfrom the belly of the tuna. Simply said…Sozo Sushi is superb!

Galanga Thai Kitchen & Sushi Bar 2389 Wilton Drive954-202-0000

The sushi at Galanga is serious busi-ness, and your senses will know it—Galanga may easily be the most popularof sushi restaurants on The Drive. Theabove average price at Galanga is asmall price to pay for such quality. TheirLobster Roll—chef’s choice—is handsdown the best fried roll you will eat any-where. Period! The Crispy Duck platteris amazing and never fails to set headsspinning. The food at Galanga -Phenomenal! It was obvious that thechef takes pride in both taste and pres-entation. A staple here is to order isMoney Bags for an appetizer; they arerice-paper fried wantons stuffed withcorn, sweet potatoes, chicken, andcrab. The chutney for dipping is amaz-

Wilton Drive voted one of the Top Spots to eat sushi on the East Coast!

ing…somewhere between sweetnessand tartness. The presentation atGalanga is very cool and classy with thechanging color lights in the Martiniglass a must see.

Gaysha New World Sushi Bar2233 Wilton Drive954- 530-0153

You cannot come up with enough ad-jectives to describe this quaint sushi bartucked in between the other smallshops along The Drive. Gaysha offersorganic and fresh ingredients withevery sushi roll- AND it shows. They arecreative in the composition of flavors.Some highlights are the Pink RangerRoll (this is a must get for any Salmonlover), Yellowtail Jalapeño roll (which isgreat for the value at $7), and the SpicyLove. You also must try the Cabana Boy.Gaysha is the perfect out of the waysushi stop for a date with that signifi-cant other. If you’re any type of sushisnob then Gaysha is a definite stop onyour sushi trails. Check out their uniqueice water and what surely is the bestRamen Soup in Florida… It is amazing!

Siam Cuisine2010 Wilton Drive954-564-3411

The Thai food here is the BOMB. Youmust order the pad thai and green currywhich is super delicious with the per-fect amount of spice. Siam Cuisine is athis regular spot for all Broward Sushi

Critics. From Siam’s real Thai mangoand sweet coconut rice to their TomKha Gai Soup, to the succulent chickencurry. Siam Cuisine is worth the trip.The food at Siam Cuisine is consistentlygood. The service is friendly withoutbeing over-baring and they will remem-ber you the next time you come in.Highly recommended is the Spicy Thaisalad which is very good and truly Thaispicy. The wine selection is here is de-cent too. Many customers here havecompared Siam Cuisine to some of thebest Thai restaurants in San Franciscoand Los Angeles.

Sushi Rock2199 Wilton Drive954- 533-5162

Let’s face it, superior sushi will neverbe a democratic experience, but thisdowntown depot is as close as it’s evergoing to get. Local Sushi lovers enjoythe décor here and always commentabout the chandeliers. And they alwaysrave about the menu. The Big Bopperand the Sushi Rock Roll are very popu-lar orders. And the Red Hot ChiliPepper Rolls are simply off the spicycharts. This place is open late and hasgreat food. Fresh sushi, professionalsushi makers and if you eat a lot of sushiyou will love this place. Uni is anotherfavorite and they have this cool uni shotwith quail egg and fresh uni sushi. Yum!Freshness and great quality make SushiRock a top place for late night grubbin'.This is definitely one of the best placesand fun sushi spots in town!

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I’m not here to talk to you about thesandwiches or other meals served inthe afternoon and evening hours. I’mhere to talk to you about the most im-portant meal of the day which alsohappens to be my favorite meal of theday: breakfast. Some like it light. Forthem, a spot of tea and wheat toast willdo. Some like it healthy: a proteinshake with half a grapefruit shall carrythose far beyond the mid-morningslump. Then there are some who likeit hot and slighty-but-not-too greasywith black coffee and enough carbs tomake Dr. Atkins turn in his grave.

Stepping into the Egg N’ You dineris akin to stepping back in time.Having been around since 1956, it’ssomewhat of a Fort Lauderdale insti-tution. However, it appears the reno-vations stopped sometime in the

1980s. While the deco-rations could use anupdate (unless you’reone of those that goesfor nostalgia), thelaid back service andunpretentious experi-ence could be exactlywhat you’re looking for afterthe onslaught of loud, hyper trendy hotspots that have taken over the restau-rant sector.

On an early Saturday morning, theplace was half-full. The friendly staff be-hind the bar let me know I could sit any-where I wanted, and I was immediatelystruck by how perfect this place is tocome on a weekend morning if you’resuffering from a hangover. This is theexact opposite of the Tap 42 brunch re-viewed in the December issue. The inte-

rior of Egg N’ You is quiet and cozy.No loud music, no boisterous 20-something showing off for attention.

The breakfast combos come in any-where from $3.15 to $10.Choose from your standarddiner breakfast fare ofCanadian Bacon & Eggs,Poached Eggs on English

Muffin with cheese saue,Corned Beef Hash toppedwith two eggs, Eggs

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brown potatoes or grits, biscuits ortoast and jelly.

The three egg omelettes areserved with hashbrowns or grits,toast or jelly and all are under $7.The Chipped Beef on Toast or Biscuitis $4.95 and is everything you’d wantand expect from it.

If you have a sweet tooth at themorning meal, they haven’t forgottenyou either. Blueberry pancakes,whole wheat pancakes, french toastand waffles with strawberries areavailable to you.

If you happen to be accompaniedby someone who likes to keep it light,there is something for them as well.They can help themselves to a 1/2grapefruit or melon and order anydish with egg whites or egg beatersfor a dollar extra.

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“The freshest chicken tenders I’ve ever had!”

— J.D., Wilton Manors

“The food here at Hobos is crazy good.My partner wants to steal the recipe fortheir Gouda Mac & Cheese Bites and I’mhooked on Hobo’s Blacked SalmonCaesar Salad.”

— Eddie and Sam, Wilton Manors

“The alligator bites with apricot plumsauce are a must try. We never imaginedwe’d like alligator but now we love it.”

— Sharon & Cindy, Pompano

“Good drinks, good fun and goodburgers. The Hobo Burger with garlic,mushrooms and bacon is now on mybest burger list. So good.”

— Tim, Oakland Park

Includes over a dozen items…

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…Includes one complimentary Mimosa or Bloody Mary!

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Here’s what the locals are saying about Hobo’s Grill:

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BY JESSICA CHESLER

‘Tis the season of resolutions. Theclock struck midnight on New Year’sEve, and now it’s time to make it orbreak it when it comes to all the new(and old) goals you’ve set for yourself. Ifyou’re like millions of other Americans,you’ve promised to take care better careof your body. So, wake up and makethat blueberry-kale smoothie, slip onyour best workout gear, and take advan-tage of the gym member-ship your significantother lovingly (or pas-sive-aggressively) gaveyou at Christmas.

However, if you didn’tget a year’s membershipto Steel Gym in WiltonManors, you might wantto turn to a good old fash-ioned 80s classic. Yes, I’mtalking about Jazzercise.Are there images of leo-tards and leg warmersdancing through yourmind? Forget that.

Over the 45 years that Jazzercise has beenaround, they’ve stayed around becausethey’ve continued to evolve their pro-gram and their facilities. The FortLauderdale location on Oakland ParkBoulevard is convenient to WiltonManors and offers a variety of classes.

There’s literally something for every-one. Dance Mixx is a fat burning, leanmuscle sculpting class designed to crushcalories and boost your mood to apulse-pounding soundtrack. Fusion is acircuit-based High Intensity IntervalTraining. Strength45 gives you the

moves to forge a tight, lean body in 45minutes. Need something to do with thekiddies? There’s also a Junior Jazzerciseclass.

Anna Racicot is a Wilton Manorsbased massage therapist and Jazzerciseenthusiast. She says, “Jazzercise is theonly exercise program I’ve been able tostick with long term. Every class is likea party where I get to hang out withfriends, shake my groove thang, andjust have a blast!”

Jazzercise keeps theplaylists up-to-date to keepyou sweating, but they arealso staying on trend withtechnology. Follow themon Facebook, Twitter, andPinterest for fitness andnutrition tips as well as up-dates. iPhone and androidusers alike can now down-load the Jazzercise app.You can search by locationthen filter the results bydate, instructor, or activity.The app also allows you tosave the classes you chooseto your calendar to make

scheduling even easier. The best part is that you don’t have to

pre-register, call in, or take a tour beforeyou can take a class. Just show up readyto move and have fun. You can pay for asingle visit or choose from a variety ofmonthly payment plans that give youaccess to unlimited classes.

Leg warmers not mandatory.

Jazzercise Fort Lauderdale412 E. Oakland Park Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334(754)224-8244 | [email protected]

Jazzercise?Oh yes!


It was the Big 50 Birthday Bash for Amy Waxman held at the Dream Wine Lounge in the Shoppes atthe Wilton Station. Over 50 Guests turned out to help Amy celebrate in style. Pictured are AdrienneFoland, Gary Bouvier (owner of Dream Wine Lounge), and the birthday girl - Amy Waxman!!

That’s Island City Resident Alan Hait on the set of Jeopardy with Host Alex Trebek during hisJanuary appearance on the show Jeopardy. Hait was the first person from Wilton Manors toever appear on Jeopardy.

Special Thanks to Michael Murphy Photographic Studio & Gallery, Inc. for their contributionsof photos for the Taste of the Island Society Event

It was Christmas in New York in Wilton Manors! Independence Hall senior residents are famous forthe special events they put on every holiday season. And this year was no different! The samegroup who holds a “senior-senior prom” in the spring in conjunction with a local high school,presented their annual holiday show, this year with a Broadway theme turn). These seniors, mostlyin their eighties, put on a show akin to the Radio City Music Christmas Spectacular and holidaythemed Broadway shows and movies.

New Years Eve on the IslandThe Champagne was flowing as an estimated 25,000 revelers descended on to Wilton Drive to celebrate The New Year.

From Rosie’s to The Naked Grape to The Alibi, to Reds Bar the town was jammed packed with partiers.


Island RitualsHappenings on the island

Hula Dance Class Mondays 7pm for Beginners /Tuesdays 7pm for Intermediates @ Hagen ParkCommunity Center 2020 Wilton Drive. $35 permonth/ $12 per class. Students 16 and older. Formore information call 954-390-2130.

Island City Art Walk 3rd Saturday of eachmonth beginning November 15th - April 18th.7:00 - 10:00pm. Take in this 1.1 mile stretchof participating galleries, eclectic stores, cafes,boutiques, and upscale restaurants which willhost over 40 artists in the Wilton Manors Artand Entertainment District along Wilton Drive.For more info visit www.islandcityartwalk.com

Island City Book Club Richard C. Sullivan PublicLibrary 500 NE 26th Street, Wilton Manors, 6:30 PM –7:45 PM. The Island City Book Club gathers at the libraryon the third Wednesday of each month. Reading selec-tions include current and classic novels as well as popu-lar nonfiction. All are welcome to join and help select ournext book! Contact: Angie Griffin 954-390-2195.

Island City-Wide Yard Sales. Starting 2ndSaturday of November 2014 – May 2015, 8:00 am –2:00pm @ Hagen Park. Free attendance for the public.For vendor information call Lesiure ServicesDepartment at 954-390-2115 or 954-390-2130.

Israeli Dance Thursdays 7pm-9pm @ Hagen Park2020 Wilton Drive. $7 per person. Come out and enjoybeginner Israeli dance. The program includes greatmiddle eastern music featuring the latest/best choreog-raphy and songs that will lift your spirit andtouch your heart. For more information pleasecall Dan at (808) 280-1051.

Jazz on the Square. Every Friday @ 6:30pm, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, CommercialBoulevard & A1A. Enjoy free live music anddancing while or after dinner at any ofthe great dining establishments. Call954-776-5092 for more information.

Kiwanis Club of Wilton ManorsMeeting 2749 NE 14th Ave, Wilton Manors, FL33334. Every Wednesday at 6:30pm. Kiwanis is an in-ternational non-profit organization focused on improvingour own community and the lives of others. New mem-bers welcome to join us for dinner or to volunteer forprograms like the Food Backpack Program for WiltonManors Elementary. Find us on Facebook!

Oakland Park Discovery Farm MarketplaceEvery Wednesday from 4:00 – 8:00pm at JacoPastorius Park, 4000 N. Dixie Hwy just north of OaklandPark Blvd. Join us for “Happy Hour at the Farm” withmusic, beer & wine, and vendors offering local produce,homemade prepared foods, handcrafted items, & more!Call 954.696.9577 for info and vendor space.

Planning and Zoning Board Monday November8th, 7:00 PM @ City Commission Chambers. 2020Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305

Square Dancing Thursdays 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM@ Island City Park Reserve 823 NE 28th Street.The South Florida Mustangs is the first GLBT

International Square Dance Club organized in1980. No previous experience necessary! $5 perclass Call Ken @ 305-343-1710, Randy @ 305-458-1649, or Tom & Chris @ 954-525-8365

Stonewall National Museum - WiltonManors Gallery 2157 Wilton Drive. Wilton Manors

Gallery will increase the visibility of StonewallMuseum as a lively, relevant, LGBT focused culturalinstitution for the local Fort Lauderdale community

and will become a tourist destination as America’s fore-most LGBT museum. The Gallery will exist as a wel-come center for visitors in South Florida. The Gallery willfeature programming and events throughout the year.Call 954-763-8565 for more information or visitwww.stonewallnationalmuseum.org.

SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch Sundays through-out the year 11:00am-2:00pm @ Esplanade Park, 400SW 2nd street. Everyone is welcome to attend includingwell-behaved leashed pets. Bring your chairs, blanketsand picnic baskets.

The Psychic Cabaret @ Bona Cafe thru April 15th@ 8:00 pm. The mind boggling and hysterical newshow starring Michael Jons is fast pace and featuresamazing demonstrations of mind reading, mentalismand psychic entertainment. Admission is $15.

Urban Life Green Market Thursdays 4:00 PM –9:00 PM @ Eucalyptus Gardens 2430 NE 13 Ave,Wilton Manors. Join local organic farmers and over 20vendors for wine tasting, fresh flowers, locally grown

foods, natural health & beauty products, and more.Event sponsored by SoFLA Urban Farms. Call954-394-4322 for more info.

Walk Wilton Island City Walking ClubMonday-Friday 7:30 AM & 6:30 PM, Saturdays8:30 AM @ Hagen Park Walk Path, Richardson

Park Nature Path, & Wilton Drive (City Hall to NE 9Ave & Back). Register @ Hagen Park. FREE. Tired ofwalking alone or just don’t feel safe anymore? Registertoday, track your distances, and start earning prizes!

Wilton Manors Green Market 9:00 AM - 2:00 PMevery Saturday and Sunday in the Wilton Manors CityHall / Hagen Park parking lot. For more information onThe Market or to become a vendor, please contactFrank and Ron at (954) 531-5363.

Zumba Fitness Class @ Island City Park Reserve823 NE 28th Street, Wilton Manors. Get in shape withfun music and fun moves. Monday, Tuesdays,Wednesdays 7:00pm -8:00pm. $10 per class or 5classes for $35 or $10 classes for $70.

Do you have a favorite ritual or happening toshare with the Island? Send us your informationand we’ll put it in the next issue! Call 954.530.8101 oremail: [email protected].

January1/9 Third Annual Juried Art Exhibition at ArtGallery 21 at Woman’s Club of Wilton Manors. Art socialand awards ceremony 7:00 to 9:00 pm Gallery is alsoopen Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

1/10 Community Yard Sale @Hagen Park 7:30am -2:00pm Call 954-390-2130 for information.

1/10 Friends of the Library Book Sale 8:00am-2:00pm The Friends of the Library will erect their BookTent at the City Yard Sale. You will find used books, CDs,audio books, DVDs, and videos in ex-change for a small donation. Topsellers range from books ontape to children’s DVDs, fromcookbooks to gardening man-uals. All donations benefit theLibrary. The Friends will alsotake your donations of booksand audio and video materials atthe Book Tent, or you may drop themoff at the Library, at 500 NE 26th Street.

1/14 NatureScape Class: Zen Orchids &Tropical Plants with speaker Dan Christensen @Wilton Manors Public Library, 7:00pm.

1/15 Wilton Manors Historical Society AnnualMeeting 7:00pm @ City Commission Chambers. Visitwww.wiltonmanorshistoricalsociety.org for more infor-mation.

1/20 Classical Concert @ Hagen Park 7:00 pmClassical Concert with Violinist Linda Rosenthal andAccompanist Richard Dowling. FREE.

1/21 The Lacs with Country Line Road@ Culture Room Doors open at 7pm. Visitwww.cultureroom.net for more info and to pur-chase tickets.

1/29-4/2 Wilton Manors PoliceDepartment Citizens Police AcademyThursdays from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. This training

course will take place for 10 weeks in 2015. For fur-ther information including flyers and applications seeour website: www.wiltonmanors.com/cpa

1/31-1/1 Island City Open Tennis Tournament @Hagen Park Tennis Center Entry Fee: $25/individuals,$30/Doubles-team. Fee includes tee-shirt, awards, andSaturday BBQ. Contact Donna Kocyba at 954-390-2132 or [email protected]

February2/11 Naturescape Class @ Wilton Manors Library.Landscape architect Don Biegn will give advice and tipson making your urban landscape beautiful. 7:00-8:00

pm. Call 954-390-2195 for more info.

2/12 Broward House Spirit ofHope Reception @ Green Bar &Kitchen 6:00-8:00pm Please registeronline at www.browardhouse.org.While Broward House began its mis-

sion by providing housing, and it remains acore component of services, it is realized that individu-als require an array of support services for true healingto occur. It is this philosophy that has lead to the ex-pansion of services in prevention, education, casemanagement, mental health, substance abuse treat-ment, transportation, and collaborative medical care,which are provided regardless of the individual’s finan-cial status.

2/14 Community Yard Sale @Hagen Park 7:30am -2:00pm Call 954-390-2130 for information.

2/28 Kiwanis Annual Chili Cookoff6:00-10:00pm at American Legion Post

222 @ 4250 NE 5th Avenue, OaklandPark. Enjoy live music from County LineRoad, chili tastings, silent auction, and50/50 raffle. For more info or to pur-chase tickets and get entry forms, con-

tact Sheryl Chesler [email protected] or 954-729-0837.

• Special Events •

Brains and Balance Past 60 Wednesdays, 10:00AM-11:00 AM @ Hagen Park 2020 Wilton Drive.Contact: 954-390-2130. Free for Wilton ManorsResidents. $3 for non-residents. Brains and BalancePast 60 is designed for the unique needs of active olderadults who know the importance of staying mentallysharp and physically stable.

City Commission Meeting Tuesday January 13,7:00 PM @ City Hall Commission Chambers, 2020Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305.

Dog Obedience Classes Thursdays @ Hagen ParkBasketball Court. 6:30 PM – Registration, 7:30 PM –Rally Obedience Class, 8:00 PM – Skill Building & DrillClass. $5 per class / $70 for 6-week class. Newclasses begin on the 1st Thursday of every month. Call954-563-7061 for more info.

Fire Island Tea Dance Disco & Drag ShowSundays, 6pm @ Stache – a 1920s Drinking Den. 109SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-449-1044 formore info.

• Ongoing Events •


MyapapayaJuicery & Kitchen1040 Bayview Drive, Fort Lauderdale 33304 Directly across from the Galleria mallHours: Monday – Saturday 8am – [email protected]

My Oh, Myapapaya! What a findthis little Juice Bar located across thestreet from The Galleria Mall is. Thebig question we had when writing thisreview is what to call Mayapapaya? AJuice Bar? A Smoothie Shop? A Soupand Salad Shack? A Corner Café? Wedecided on calling it the most deli-cious, most nutritious Healthy Café inFort Lauderdale!

Myapapaya describes themselves asan idea, a way of life, a way in whichyou can enjoy the taste of whole allnatural cuisine inside a down to earthcozy atmosphere. Everything is madefrom scratch and with lots of love. Nobutter, cream, deep fat frying or mi-crowaves are found here. Myapapayacaters to discerning diners who seeka healthy wholesome meal withoutcompromising on taste and presenta-tion. Myapapaya juicery & kitchen in-fuses gourmet flavors with the rightbalance of nutritious and health-giv-ing benefits!

We describe Myapapaya as the placewhere you will find the best tastingmost nutritious smoothies in BrowardCounty. The only cold- pressed juiceryin Lauderdale. And a healthy kitchenthat serves up some of the best soups,salads, sandwiches and wraps inFlorida. This is the place to go if youneed to get your body re-energized ,when you’re feeling run down and inneed of some anti aging juicing orwhen you’re looking for that cup ofhomemade soup with a fresh salad.Myapapaya is hands down one thebest places to do lunch in the area.

Let’s start off with the famousMyapapaya smoothies. Our favorite isthe BANANA KUSH which is blendedwith fresh bananas, almond mylk, al-mond butter, hemp seed, hemp proteinand agave. The Banana Kush is a tastypleasure that is truly out of this world!

If they handed out Oscar’s forSmoothies, The Banana Kush is thisyear’s Best Picture! The BUSYBEE Smoothie made with blueberries,banana, cashew mylk, ginger, beepollen, and dates is also fantastic. Andyou must try the BLUEBERRY HAZE a

blended paradise of blueberry, acaiberry, cashew mylk, raw cacao andagave. The DREAMY GREENY withavocado, spinach, banana, cashewmylk, cashews, dates and vanilla is soyummy as well and the HONEY BLUBOO Smoothie is filled with blueber-ries, banana, cashew mylk, flax seedand honey . There is not a smoothie onthe menu here not worth tasting but itwill take you at least 20 trips till you de-cide which is your favorite.

What has really put Myapapaya onthe map with Lauderdale’s health con-scious crowd is their wide array offresh cold pressed juices. They’re 100%raw, 100% unpasteurized and 100%delicious! The REFRESCA is a blend ofcucumber, mint, pineapple, lemon andapples.

Why so popular to drink? Cucumberhydrates the body and is beautifyingfor the skin while pineapple, rich in theenzyme Bromelain aids in digestion.The GO GO GREEN is made with kale,spinach, romaine, celery, parsley, cu-cumber, lemon, ginger and apple.

The Go Go Green exalts the powersof fresh greens which are packed withchlorophyll, protein, enzymes, elec-trolytes, calcium and phytonutrients,and are great for muscle recovery,

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Pietra Santa Pinot Gris 2012Mango and passion fruit flavors in an Estate

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Six Sigma Diamond Mine Cuvee 2011Rich and bold red with dark fruit

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True Myth Chardonnay 2013From the Edna Valley, crisp and rich with

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Ask MissManors

Did you survive the New Year festivities?Find the perfect hangover cure? Get en-gaged? Finally get the family out of yourhouse? Good! Now grab a hot chocolate,coffee, or iced soy latte and settle in forstories from folks who want to get fit in thenew year, to know how to deal with all thegood news on social media.

Ready for some more advice from some-one who isn’t your mother?

Dear Miss Manors,Like a bazillion other people, I

bought a gym membership for myselfin hopes that this year will be the yearI get back into shape and kill it at thebeach next summer. Any tips forstaying motivated?

Signed,Pot-bellied Pete

Dear Pete,Miss Manors is not certified in any-

thing which way or another, but thismuch she knows is true: getting fitisn’t about a dress size, reaching anumber of calories burned, or press-ing more and more iron. If exercise isgoing to be part of your life, you’regoing to have to go beyond a gymmembership and getting the perfectbeach bod. Don’t get me wrong, it’s agreat way to start. But you need tomake a lifestyle change--make mov-ing a part of your life.

Here are three tips I’ve been toldwork well:

Find activities you like to do. If youget bored staying on the treadmill for

45 minutes, try a sport. Head over toRichardson Park and rent a kayak.Wilton Manors is only a couple milesfrom the beach which makes for a greatwalk or bike ride. Or sign up for theIsraeli Dance classes at Hagen Park orgo join the South Florida Mustangs, thefirst LGBT square dancing group inFlorida who meet every Thursday atIsland City Park Preserve.

Find people with whom you like to dothose activities. Maybe you’re a work-out lone wolf, but many people find suc-cess by finding a person or a group ofpeople that make working out fun. Askyour bestie to join you at the gym orsearch for a running club that needsnew members. The accountability andthe companionship can keep you goinglonger and farther than you thoughtyou would.

Find out what your limits are andtrust them. So many people start offstrong and end up on the couch in yogapants eating a pint of ice cream. Thisisn’t because they didn’t want itenough, it’s because they did too muchtoo soon and burned out. Think of yournew fitness goals as a slow burn ratherthan an explosive new change. You’ll beproud of yourself at first for hitting thegym for an hour every day, but then youmight reach a point where you’ll feelunable to keep up with it. Start off slow,give your body rest, and gradually workup to doing more.

My final advice is to seek out profes-sional advice! There are plenty of greatplaces around town like Steel Gym,Jazzercise, and the Training Station toget fitness recommendations.

Dear Miss Manors,The holiday season just passed, and

It’s impossible not to notice all the en-gagement, new home, and pregnancyannouncements on Facebook. Now I’mgoing to be forced to spend the next 6months to a year watching what seemslike everyone else fulfill their dreams. It’snot that I’m exactly jealous. Actually, I’mquite happy to see my friends and familyhappy, but it just serves as a reminderthat I don’t have everything I want. Howdo I confront the coming barrage?

Sincerely,Nothing to Announce

Dear Nothing to Announce,The obvious answer is to go get

knocked up (or knock someone else up)just so you can put the sonogram up onFacebook #ImHavingThisBabySoYou -CanLikeThisPostandThinkMyLifeis#AMAZEBALLS.

The real answer should be obviouswhen I remind you that millions ofpeople think of Facebook asFAKEbook. Don’t get me wrong, so-cial media is great but it’s also a placewhere most people try to put their bestfoot forward. While all your friendsare posting about their brand newhouse and their adorable-most-likely-only-to-them offspring, they will re-main silent when the house goes intoforeclosure or they find out littleJohnny is being kept back a grade.

It can be annoying to see post afterpost of wonderful things going on forother people when it seems like nothingis going on for yourself. The easiest wayto avoid this is to avoid the newsfeed. Goon a social media diet. With all the timeyou’re going to save looking at what’sgoing on in the lives of others and tryingto make your life seem #Awesome, youcan find some way to bring some actual

awesomeness into your life. Figure outhow to get/create your dream job, ex-plore your artistic side, learn a lan-guage, or volunteer your time andexpertise to help people in need.

Dear Miss Manors,My dear grandmother recently

passed. She left us a nice inheritance,our family home, lots of wonderfulmemories....and Henry, her petiguana. This is her second lizard com-panion. She’s had him 4 years, and Iknow she would want him to be welltaken care of, but we just don’t knowwhat to do with him. Some have saidwe should just release him with all theother iguanas lurking around here. Ifwe do take him in, how long is hesupposed to live?

Signed,Regarding Henry

Dear Regarding Henry,Allow me to express my condo-

lences on the passing of your belovedgrandmother. Let this serve as a re-minder to make arrangements forour pets when making arrangementsfor our own untimely demise. Whilepoor, dear Henry might survive in thewilds of South Florida, it is illegal torelease non-native species into theenvironment. And fortunately or un-fortunately, Henry is a non-nativespecies to the Sunshine state. Bysome estimates, iguanas can live upto 20 years in captivity if properlycared for by their humans. Thatwould mean quite the commitmentfrom you and whoever else decides totake care of him.

The best route would be to contactan iguana expert who let you knowexactly what proper care entails andcan also put you in touch with peoplewho would be qualified to adoptHenry if you decide you can’t takehim in right now.

Thanks, Islanders! If you have unresolved drama, gen-

eral life questions, or nagging need-to-knows about life in WiltonManors/South Florida, don’t hesitateto write in to [email protected]. or message TheIslander Newspaper on Facebook.

So many people start off strong and end up on the couchin yoga pants eating a pint of ice cream.

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detoxification of organs as well lower-ing blood pressure and chole -sterol. The juices served at Myapapayaare extracted on a custom made 3 tonhydraulic press which minimizes thechanges that fruits and vegetables en-dure during a typical juicing process;releasing essential vitamins and miner-als into each 17 ounce bottle for a 3-4day shelf life. When you’re ready to getjuicing, 1040 Bayview Drive is the spot.

A day of shopping at the Galleriashould always include a lunch breakacross the street at Myapapaya. Fromtheir PORTOBELLO WRAP stuffedwith roasted peppers, organic spinach,house-made mozzarella, arugula walnutpesto in a whole wheat wrap ($9.50) totheir very popular BISON BURGERmade from mar mac farms bison withcaramelized onions and cheddar cheeseon toasted ciabatta bread ($11.95) totheir amazing FALAFEL PITA with,hummus, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots,alfalfa sprouts, red cabbage and theperfect tahini sauce ($9.95), this café

tucked away behing the 7-11 is a muststop. Oh Myapapaya!, We certainlycannot close out this review withoutmentioning the best soups in SouthFlorida. The soups change daily but wehighly suggest that when you see SplitPea or Vegan Tomato soup listed on theblackboard, order it!

The food at Myapapaya is very freshand organic! When you’re not surewhat to order, the staff is very knowl-edgeable.

The smoothies, cold pressed juices,and menu items are absolutely awe-some! The prepared food isn't boringat all! It is rare when you can find acorner café as scrumptious andhealthy as Myapapaya. We give themFive Forks! We’ll be back. And Back!And Back! Parking is free but the se-cret is out and more and more healthconscious diners are heading to thecorner of Bayview Drive and SunriseBoulevard so get there early or getthere late but get there. Myapapaya isworth the trip.


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Predictions Continued from page 1

Wilton manors sees it’s first home soldfor over $2,000,000!

Elementary students stage protest

Wilton Manors Parents andElementary Students hold a walk-a-thon throughout the city to let all thetown’s partiers know that there arechildren living in Wilton Manors too.Stop the Speeding! What’s the Rush?The Bar will Still Be There in 5Minutes! The protest signs read.

Dixie Highway transforms into a shopping mecca

With state funds arriving for the re-vitalization of Dixie Highway, CityOfficials decide to take it a step fur-ther and enlist the advice from localbusiness leaders to turn DilapidatedDixie Highway into a new tourist dis-trict. Utility wires are buried, newlandscape is installed and shop keep-ers clean up their facades. New ten-ants arrive in dramatic fashion andWilton Manors sees major growth intax revenues.

Starbucks buys Kwik Stop Realizing that they could generate

another $5,000 a day in coffee sales,Starbucks finally breaks open theirpiggy bank and buys the Kwik StopMart next door and then bulldozes it toadd needed parking spaces. Stabuck’scustomers rejoice as they no longerhave to wait 10 minutes to park beforegetting their Morning Joe.

Cameras installed atColohatchee Park

With a new 175 unit complex open-ing next to Colohatchee Park, Cityleaders realize that fancy smancyapartments and prostitution does notmix. Wilton Manors decides to finallyinvest in cameras to provide for safetyin the park. On the first day the cam-eras are installed, 25 people are seenplaying with their dogs and their chil-dren in the park. 100 men are filmedentering the park, heading directly tothe men’s room then leaving the park.Colohatchee Park’s men’s bathroom isdesignated the busiest park bathroomin the US.

Wilton Manors finally figures out solution to stop speeders

After being turned down by state of-ficials to have all new cars fitted withcomputer chips that detect speedingand automatically deduct the fine froma driver’s bank account, The City’sEngineering Department decides tofollow Oakland Park’s lead and install4 way stops all over Cutterville. On NE16th Avenue and NE 24th, cutters areno longer a problem as the four waystops hinder their arrival times.

Colohatchee Park’smen’s bathroom is designated the

busiest park bathroom in the US.


In the aftermath of the housing cri-sis, many South Florida homeownerswere stuck with the dilemma of hav-ing to wait until values increased, orbe faced with selling for a loss whenit came time to consider a move. Lowvalues held a lot of folks back fromthe market, which didn’t do much tohelp the housing inventory, whichwas already at a pretty low point.Now, thankfully, the tides haveturned and home values in WiltonManors, Poinsettia heights andOakland Park are once again on therise. More and more Islander arestepping out into the real estate mar-ket now, ready to list their homes andshow off the hard work they’ve doneand the care they’ve given to theirhome throughout the slower years.But even with a stronger economyand more inviting real estate land-scape, a home’s value can still makeor break a potential sale. Here are afew hints on helping you maximizethe value of your property.

1. Keep up with yard work.You may not know it, but home buy-

ers can deduct hundreds or eventhousands of dollars from yourhome’s perceived value just for failingto keep a maintained yard. These arethe things you should do regularly tomake sure your yard is a good reflec-tion of your home’s value:

• Get some Iguana Repellant Paintfor your Dock or Deck. This is the lastthing Potential Buyers will want tosee, especially buyers from the North.At the very least, clean all IguanaPoop off your dock, seawall or side-walks daily!

• Get those snails, Straggling Vinesand any other foliage off the outsidewalls.

• Make Sure your sprinkler headsare retracted into the ground. Removeall well water stains off the house andwalkways

• Hire a tree company to remove

those Traveler Palm leaves and Birdsof Paradise. The sight of old hangingpalm froms will put potential buyers isa ‘Worried about landscaping Costs”Mood. Clear away all dead foliage.

2. Give kitchens and baths small updates.

We realize not everyone can affordto do total remodeling jobs. But evensomething as simple and small as re-placing dated bath fixtures with some-thing more modern will add value toyour home. Pay close attention tokitchens and baths because these arethe rooms that hold buyers’ attentionthe most.

1. Make your kitchen reallycook. The kitchen is still consideredthe heart of the home. Potential homebuyers make a beeline for this roomwhen they first view a home for sale,so make sure your kitchen looks cleanand reasonably updated.

For a few hundred dollars, you canreplace the kitchen faucet set, addnew cabinet door handles and updateold lighting fixtures with brighter,more energy-efficient ones.

If you're handy, you can order yourown replacement cabinet doors anddoor fronts from retailers like Lowe'sHome Improvement or The HomeDepot and install them yourself.

2. Give appliances a facelift. If yourkitchen appliances don't match, ordernew doors or face panels for them.You can call your dishwasher manu-facturer to see about ordering a new,colored face panel. Sometimes all youhave to do is unscrew two screws,slide out the panel and flip it around.A more cohesive-looking kitchenmakes a big difference in the buyer'smind -- and in the home's resale price.

3. Buff up the bath. Next to thekitchen, bathrooms are often the mostimportant rooms to update. They, too,can be improved without a lot of cash.Even simple things like a new toiletseat and a pedestal sink are prettyeasy for homeowners to install, and

they make a big difference in the lookof the bath.

Replace old, discolored bathroomfloors with easy-to-apply vinyl tiles ora small piece of sheet vinyl. You maynot even need to take up the old floor.You can install the new floor rightover the old one, FYI… Make sure youremove all personal items from bath-room closets and medicine chests.These will certainly be invaded by thepotential buyer and the sight of a G-Dtring or other unmentionables willlinger in their mind… a may be a dealbreaker. “Oh, the things that musthave gone on in there! Oh, My.”

3. De-clutter.Real estate agents will tell you that

keeping your home clutter-free is avery important part of making yourhome attractive to potential buyers.Experts say clean, clutter-free homescan appraise for up to 10 percenthigher than an identical, messy home.If your daughter is home from collegefor the summer, make sure she’saware that her bedroom is not a dormroom. Prospective buyers may smileand quip, “Oh I have a daughter too”when they see her tornado tossedroom but it’s not pretty conversationon their dive back.

Be prepared for Feng Shui. Manycurrent homebuyers are Asian andthey base the purchase of a home onthe ancient art and science of FengShui. If you see a prospective buyerplace a compass by the front door it isbecause they are looking to see ex-

actly what direction the front of thehouse faces so they can get the full en-ergy that derives from the Feng ShuiExperience. So, make sure your frontsteps are painted and clean.

4. Make sure everything is in working order.

If there is something in your homethat is out of order or just not workingproperly, fix it. Whether it’s some-thing small like a light fixture, or amajor system like the HVAC unit, it’salways best to get it back in workingorder before a potential buyer hires ahome inspector. Make sure everythingis in working order. And if you havean attic AC unit, check for any minorleaks that may be occurring.

5. Consider hiring a localappraiser to validate pricingbefore listing your home.According to most real estate

agents, every homeowner should hirean appraiser who is based within a 10-mile radius of their property.According to a CNBC report on homeappraisal tips, they reported on a re-cent case where an appraiser visitedan unfamiliar property in nearby anearby County and produced an ap-praisal that was $150,000 off. If the ap-praiser doesn’t know the areaintimately, chances are the appraisalwill not come back close to what aproperty is really worth.

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SOLD: $310,000Sold on 12/15/14200 NE 29th StWilton Manors 2 beds, 1 bath, 1,606 sq ft

SOLD: $191,500Sold on 12/12/14116 NE 20th Ct # 6DWilton Manors 2 beds, 1.5 baths, 1,180 sq ft

SOLD: $405,000Sold on 12/10/142685 NE 9th Ave UNIT 3Wilton Manors 3 beds, 4 baths, 1,874 sq ft

SOLD: $74,500Sold on 12/10/14136 NE 19th Ct # 117-FWilton Manors 1 bed, 1 bath, 750 sq ft

SOLD: $387,500Sold on 12/9/142725 NE 18th TerWilton Manors 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,275 sq ft

SOLD: $60,250Sold on 12/9/141950 N Andrews Ave Apartment 106DWilton Manors 1 bed, 1 bath, 750 sq ft

SOLD: $308,000Sold on 12/9/14441 NE 24th StWilton Manors 2 beds, 1 bath, 1,240 sq ft

SOLD: $70,000Sold on 12/8/143002 NE 5th Ter APT 304-BWilton Manors 1 bed, 1.5 baths, 738 sq ft

SOLD: $350,000Sold on 12/5/142936 NW 9th TerWilton Manors 3 beds, 2 baths, 2,032 sq ft6,816 sq ft lot

SOLD: $270,000Sold on 12/3/143 Coventry WayWilton Manors 2 beds, 1.5 baths, 1,297 sq ft, 3,034 sq ft lot

SOLD: $220,000Sold on 12/3/142709 NE 2nd AveWilton Manors 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,108 sq ft10,005 sq ft lot

SOLD: $308,000Sold on 12/2/142301 NW 6th AveWilton Manors

3 beds, 2 baths, 1,745 sq ft9,201 sq ft lot

SOLD: $394,000Sold on 12/2/142261 NE 9th AveWilton Manors 3 beds, 3 baths, 2,063 sq ft

SOLD: $104,000Sold on 12/10/143040 NE 16th Ave # 101Oakland Park, FL1 bed, 1 bath, 600 sq ft

SOLD: $325,000Sold on 12/10/141383 NE 34th CtOakland Park 4 beds, 2 baths, 1,800 sq ft

SOLD: $280,000Sold on 12/11/14251 NW 35th CtOakland Park 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,853 sq ft9,289 sq ft lot

SOLD: $300,000Sold on 12/10/144371 NE 15th AveOakland Park 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,833 sq ft8,429 sq ft lot

SOLD: $425,000Sold on 12/10/14

1555 NE 35th StOakland Park 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,800 sq ft

SOLD: $399,0004111 NE 16th AveOakland Park 4 beds, 3 baths, 2,246 sq ft

SOLD: $330,000Price/sq ft: $2031239 NE 32nd StOakland Park 1,620 sq ft966 sq ft lot

SOLD: $275,000Sold on 12/16/141900 NE 15th AvePoinsettia Heights5 beds, 4 baths, 2,600 sq ft6,225 sq ft lot

SOLD: $455,000Sold on 12/9/141708 NE 17th AvePoinsettia Heights2 beds, 2 baths, 1,418 sq ft7,433 sq ft lot

SOLD: $220,000Sold on 12/2/141620 NE 16th AvePoinsettia Heights2 beds, 1 bath, 850 sq ft7,840 sq ft lot

Home Sweet Hut2015 Island Real Estate Update

SOLD: $357,000Sold on 12/08/14640 NW 30th StWilton Manors 3 beds 2 baths1,422 sq ft

SOLD: $104,000Sold on 12/08/14

136 NE 19th Ct #211-F, Wilton Manors

1 bed 1 bath850 sq ft

SOLD: $185,000Sold on 12/2/142301 NE 11th AveWilton Manors 2 beds, 1 bath3,370 sq ft2,366 sq ft lot

SOLD: $775,000Sold on 12/2/142000 NE 24th St

Wilton Manors 2 beds, 2 baths,

2,060 sq ft10,020 sq ft lot

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Ocean Access • Below Ground Pool • Large Outdoor Covered Areas for Entertaining3,101 sq. ft. • 3 Bedrooms • 3.5 Baths • 2 Car Garage • Built 1970

Beautifully maintained waterfront home with over 3000' of living space on a 15,283 sq.ft. private lot, quietcul-de-sac, just steps from Wilton Drive. Spectactular South Middle River water views from almost every room!French doors open to a beautifully landscaped private backyard with mature landscaping, stunning pool withH20 features, expansive paver areas and dock. Huge formal dining room with window seat, living room withfireplace, oversized family room with fireplace and wet bar, three zone A/C, two car garage with work area,9000 watt generator and impact glass. Easily walk to Wilton Drive or entertain at home. Asking $1,025,000.

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