Co-chairs Allan Hendricks and Paula Melley. Photo provided
Live music, food and beverages, a silent auction and a ‘Too Cool for School’ theme are on tap to benefit programs at the Boynton Beach museum. Time is 6 p.m. Cost is $110. Call 561-742-6780 or visit schoolhousemuseum.org.
Co-chairs Debra Ghostine and Bernadette O’Grady (seated) with committee members (l-r): Kristin Calder, Sabine Dantus, Seran Glanfield, Grace Halabi, Kenneth Spillias, Bettina Young, Carol Rose and Laura Silver. Photo provided
Featured speaker Jean Kwok, a best-selling author who wrote Searching for Sylvie Lee, will highlight the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County’s annual fundraiser. Time is 11 a.m. Cost is $150. Call 561-279-9103 or visit literacypbc.org.
By Amy Woods
Boca Raton Regional Hospital has received another transformative donation toward its $250 million “Keeping the Promise” campaign to expand and improve the hospital.
Philanthropists Bernie and Billi Marcus have made an additional gift of $15 million. It will supplement a $25 million commitment from their foundation in 2012, which created the Marcus Neuroscience Institute.
“There are few who understand the value of ensuring the next generation of health care better than Bernie and Billi Marcus,” said Lincoln Mendez, the hospital’s president and CEO. “We are forever grateful to them for their foresight, relentless spirit, selfless generosity and commitment to their passion — the Marcus Neuroscience Institute.”
Keeping the Promise has raised $153 million toward its goal.
Nonprofit is looking for a few good women
Impact 100 Palm Beach County has issued an open invitation to women who want to make difference in their community.
Through March 31, a membership drive is taking place for the organization, which is dedicated to giving high-impact grants to nonprofits that rely on donations to further their missions. The grants will be presented April 15 during the Grand Awards event.
“The goal of Impact 100 Palm Beach County is to turn a nonprofit’s visionary idea into reality in a high-impact way that helps the local community,” President Kathy Adkins said. “Since 2011, Impact 100 Palm Beach County has awarded more than $3.3 million in grants to over 30 nonprofits to make positive change in southern Palm Beach County.”
For more information, call 561-336-4623 or visit www.impact100pbc.org.
Luncheon raises $45,000 for Crossroads Club
More than 200 attended The Crossroads Club’s Gratitude Luncheon to benefit the nonprofit haven for people fighting addiction.
Longtime Delray Beach resident Tony Allerton, the club’s executive director and one of its original members, was honored for six decades of service to the community.
“For 37 years, The Crossroads Club has helped tens of thousands of people who suffer from addiction — from local residents to snowbirds to visitors to our community,” said Delray Beach Mayor Shelly Petrolia, who served as honorary chairwoman. “This nonprofit helps empower individuals to reemerge as positive contributors to our city.”
A total of $45,000 was raised.
Poverty-awareness initiative launched
The Junior League of Boca Raton’s Little Black Dress Initiative will take place March 9-13, raising awareness for the needs of underserved women and children in Palm Beach and Broward counties.
League members will wear the same dress every day for five days along with a button that reads, “Ask Me About My Dress.” The goal is to address the reality of limited resources and lack of choices among people who live in poverty.
The event was to kick off March 5 at Rex Baron Boca Raton. It will coincide with the Association of Junior Leagues International’s Day of Impact on March 10. On March 25, members will donate their dresses to Dress for Success Palm Beaches. Chairwomen Cheryl Marcus and Tara Patton are aiming to raise $20,000 through the initiative to buy diapers for mothers in need.
The Arc receives national award for innovation
It was an amazing year for The Arc of Palm Beach County.
The charity earned 11 awards in 2019 recognizing its programs, services and staff. The Arc received a national Program Innovation Award for designing a student mentor program.
It also recognized two team members, with the Leadership in Education Award (to Bairbre Flood) and the Direct Service Staff Award (to Brooke Teta).
“I see the work my team does and the lives that they impact on a daily basis,” said Kimberly McCarten, president and CEO of The Arc of Palm Beach County. “To have our peers, partners and the community recognize our dedication is both satisfying and humbling.”
Celebrations mark milestone for Toastmasters
The Bill Gove Golden Gavel Toastmasters Club of Boynton Beach recently celebrated its 20th anniversary along with the birthday of its namesake.
Mr. Gove, who died in 2001 at age 89, was a charter member of the local club, which has earned Toastmasters International President’s Distinguished Club status for 17 of its 20 years. He also served as the first president of the National Speakers Association.
The mission of the Bill Gove Golden Gavel Toastmasters Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment for members to develop communications skills. For more information, call 561-737-7388 or visit billgovetoastmastersclub.com.
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Rock and Lyn Tate of Hypoluxo Island and Gordon and Melanie Andrews of West Palm Beach announce the marriage of their children, Linda Elizabeth Tate and Brendon Richard Andrews.
Linda and Brendon were married before family and friends with Pastor Jordan Smith officiating. Hayley Carmo Sheldon was the matron of honor and Richard Andrews was the best man. The brother of the bride, Rock Tate Jr., and the sister of the groom, Sarah Andrews, did the readings. The groom’s brother, Tyler Andrews, was an usher. The reception was at E.R. Bradley’s Saloon in West Palm Beach.
The couple’s honeymoon was at The Breakers in Palm Beach.
Linda was born and raised in Lantana. She graduated from Rutgers University, earning degrees in journalism and psychology.
Brendon was born and raised in West Palm Beach. He graduated from John I. Leonard High School and from the University of Louisville, earning a degree in human health performance with a concentration in physical education and a minor in health education.
Linda and Brendon were both competitive swimmers and met through the Lake Lytal swim team. Linda captained the team at Rutgers and was a Big East Academic All-Star. Brendon was a Big East champion and an NCAA Scholastic All-American at Louisville.
They live and work in West Palm Beach.
Sue Benach, Bridget van Arnem and Louise Kornfeld. Photo provided by Studio B Squared
The Arts Garage welcomed nearly 200 friends and supporters to the Soul Party-themed event featuring live performances, silent and live auctions, complimentary cocktails and a three-course dinner. Guests danced the night away, and among the special guests were bandleader Tito Puente Jr. and digital artist Laurence Gartel.
Winners surround Kirsten Stanley and Kathy Adkins after the 2019 Grand Awards. Photo provided by Sherry Ferrante Photography
Impact 100 members will decide which projects earn $100,000 grants after hearing presentations at the Grand Awards event. Time is 5:30 p.m. in Lynn’s Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center. Free for members. RSVP at 561-336-4623 or www.impact100pbc.org.
Update: Bethesda Hospital cancels Bethesda Ball
By Amy Woods
The Bethesda Ball turns 65 this month, but this will be the first ball for the new CEO of Bethesda Hospital.
Nelson Lazo took the reins in December following a nine-year stint as CEO of Doctors Hospital in Coral Gables.
“I am very excited to attend the ball to meet community members and supporters of our hospital,” Lazo said. “That is what the night is all about.”
The event will take place March 14 at The Breakers in Palm Beach, where attendees will enjoy cocktails, dinner, live music and an exclusive auction featuring a European cruise and a Mediterranean yachting excursion, among other items.
“The funds this year will directly support Bethesda Hospital’s greatest need,” Lazo said, noting that he expects upward of $600,000 to be raised. “I envision the funds being used for projects like the emergency room, registration areas, the women’s center and more.”
He plans to unveil key highlights of the hospital’s $300 million capital campaign, Vision 2030, and its impact on Bethesda West Hospital.
“It is a growing community, and we feel that investing in our west facility long term is a very smart investment from our end,” Lazo said. “Plus, it would provide a main expanded service to that community.”
Among his goals as CEO, in addition to enhancing and improving operations at both Bethesda East and Bethesda West hospitals, is to change the format of the ball in 2021. He favors fun over formality.
“I am a strong believer in having a good time,” Lazo said. “You can still wear your tux, but let’s dance, let’s have fun, and let’s have an after-party.”
If You Go
What: Bethesda Ball
When: 6:30 p.m. March 14
Where: The Breakers, 1 S. County Road, Palm Beach
Cost: $650
Information: 561-737-7733, Ext. 84428 or www.bethesdahospitalfoundation.org
Conte, vocalists Carlos Manuel Santana and Josephine Dolce and keyboard player Dino DeMarco. Photo provided
Knights of Columbus St. Padre Pio Council No. 17215’s community event featured a six-course meal of traditional foods catered by Doris Italian Market & Bakery as well as dance hits by a musical trio. A sold-out crowd of 350 helped raise $14,430. ‘We were very happy with the outcome, the great company, good wine and sold-out crowd,’ organizer Dominick Conte said.
Perry Isenberg, John and Meryl Guerrero, Matt and Stephanie Scupp, Tami Isenberg and Bari and Michael Zahalsky. Photo provided
Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options’ annual event raised more than $1 million for abused and neglected children and those with developmental disabilities. Chaired by Stephen and Nanci Beyer and Stephen and Helene Weicholz, the elegant evening featured a cocktail reception, fine dining, silent and live auctions, dancing and a heartwarming presentation about the agency’s life-saving work.
Donald and Linda Silpe and Tracy and Jay Silpe. Photo provided by CAPEHART
Donned in festive attire and masks, guests gathered to cavort, frolic and raise funds for the nonprofit institute. The annual extravaganza took place amid a backdrop of art and artisans complete with pomp and circumstance. ‘We are so thankful to the community for joining us again this year to celebrate the start of the carnival season and helping us raise funds to support the Armory’s creative future,’ Executive Director Tom Pearson said.
Paul Finizio and Michique. Photo provided
Il Circolo, the Italian Cultural Society, had a night of gourmet cuisine enjoyed by 100-plus guests. The Campanese dishes, exquisitely prepared by Chef Fabrizio Giorgi, were enhanced by musical entertainment from Fabian Michique. Co-chairs included Rose De Angelis and Regina Peters.
Marcia Caruselle, Gail Guy, Madeline LoRe, Rosaria Gismondi, Audenzia Lo Fria, Carol Trojan and Trish Savides. Photo provided
A fun time was had by all at the third annual cigar and dance party hosted by the UNICO Highland Beach chapter to raise funds for scholarship programs and local charities. The parking lot became an al fresco dining area with tents, tables and music.
Samantha Sexton, Angie Myers, Nancy Walsh, Shari Matz, Linda Marenus, Tunis, Renee McCabe Johnson, Nicole Skellenger and Yvette Drucker. Photo provided
The Junior League of Boca Raton’s Public Affairs Committee received the Outstanding Committee Award from the Junior Leagues of Florida’s State Public Affairs Committee. In addition, Boca Raton Public Affairs Committee Chairwoman Stephanie Tunis received the Advocacy Impact Award. ‘We are beyond proud of this committee and the work they have done to advocate for important issues that affect families throughout Florida,’ said Cristy Stewart-Harfmann, president of the local league.
Steven Locante and John Deese. Photo provided
More than 300 supporters of the armed forces joined American Humane in an effort to help save America’s vets — and pets — by investing in trained service dogs. ‘There are many worthy causes in the world, but few inspire more people than working to help our nation’s brave veterans and our nation’s animals in need,’ American Humane President and CEO Robin Ganzert said. ‘Tonight, with your help and the support of some of the nation’s leading advocates for our military heroes and homeless animals, we will save more lives — on both ends of the leash.’
Caron and Bob Dockerty. Photos provided by CAPEHART
Chapter 14 of the Delray Beach Public Library’s fundraiser featured comedian Sarge Pickman, a local resident who entertained nearly 400 attendees. A highlight of the evening was a ‘Call to the Heart’ that honored the late Robert Currie, a longtime member of the library’s board. More than $185,000 was raised.
Becky Walsh and Heidi Sargeant.
Nancy Zarcadoolas and Alissa Rabon.
By Scott Simmons
The Plate: Half BBQ Chicken
The Place: Mississippi Sweets BBQ Company, 2399 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton; 561-394-6779 or www.mississippisweetsbbq.com.
The Price: $11.50
The Skinny: I’d been to Mississippi Sweets’ location in western Lake Worth/Wellington eons ago and had enjoyed it.
I’m glad I finally checked out the restaurant’s Boca Raton location, if for no other reason than it proves there’s great, affordable fare in Boca.
This barbecued chicken half was moist and tender, with just the right smokiness. I liked the fact that the smoker had burnished the skin of the chicken to a rich mahogany. The crew finished the chicken on the grill, leaving a tasty bit of char. It was served with a sweet, tangy sauce. Baked beans served on the side were hearty and warm, and the waffle fries, dubbed “tractor treads,” were crispy on the outside and fluffy inside.
The Tupelo Chicken sandwich ($8.79) also was a hit, with a chargrilled chicken breast served with onions, mushrooms and Monterey Jack cheese.
Andrea Jourdan and Russell Arnold, her chef de cuisine, prepared a multi-course meal for dozens of patrons at the opening of Chez Andrea Gourmet Provence. Photos by Jan Norris/The Coastal Star
By Jan Norris
A ribbon-cutting and mayoral welcome preceded the inaugural dinner at The Little House’s new tenant: Chez Andrea Gourmet Provence.
The restaurant in Boynton Beach’s historic house is the first of two that Andrea Jourdan, from Quebec, is opening in Palm Beach County.
Jourdan, a food celebrity who has owned specialty groceries, created gourmet products, written cookbooks, and opened restaurants in Los Angeles and Montreal, is bringing two styles of French cuisine to her restaurants.
“The Provençal menu here seems to match Florida well. The bright flavors, tomatoes, the seafood,” she said, setting out the amuse bouche of a cucumber and strawberry “gazpacho” shot.
Her opening menu was prix fixe, but offered a taste of dishes on the menu served at two seatings.
“It’s a little difficult in this tiny kitchen,” she said. “With everyone seated at once, it’s like catering. I could not do it without his help.” She put her arm around her chef de cuisine, Russell Arnold, who most recently cooked in Fort Lauderdale.
The modernized house was previously a restaurant called The Little House. Because of historic restrictions at the time, kitchen upgrades were limited and a professional outfitting was not possible.
The 1920s building on Ocean Avenue, the former Ruth Jones Cottage, was converted to the small restaurant/tavern in 2012 with the Community Redevelopment Agency’s backing. The restaurant closed two years later and was vacant until Jourdan moved in.
A complete renovation and addition of a professional kitchen made it marketable in 2017; Jourdan found it in 2019, calling it “a homey nest” that works with the modern French country cuisine she offers.
Diners seeking French onion soup typical in French restaurants may be unfamiliar with her version, a rich bouillon-based pearl onion soup with the cheese in the croutons.
The meal included a seared scallop with bacon foam.
Among other tweaks to the traditional: foams. Parmesan bubbles are spooned over slightly garlicky escargot removed from their shells, and bacon foam surrounds seared diver scallops in a pool of celeriac cream.
Pastry figures into many courses as well, with lamb pithiviers served with grilled lamb chops, and a warm bread pudding served alongside seared foie gras.
Although she’s happy with this restaurant so far, Jourdan is looking forward to her second opening in Lake Worth Beach, Chez Andrea Bistro, in the coming weeks. She’ll take over the former South Shores Tavern on Lucerne downtown, a much larger space that will afford two bars — one wholly for champagne — a dining room and a courtyard. There, a bistro menu will be served.
She calls South Florida, a coastal home to friends and family, a “natural setting” for her foods.
Chez Andrea Gourmet Provence, 480 E. Ocean Blvd., Boynton Beach. Phone 561-248-0612; chezandreagourmet.com. Open Tuesday-Saturday for dinner and weekends for brunch.
Savor the Avenue returns for its 12th year to showcase restaurants in a five-block-long party on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach.
March 23 at sunset, the avenue from Swinton to U.S. 1 will be set up with banquet tables, each decked out as restaurants vie for “Best in Show” tablescape.
Reservations filled up last month. Restaurants hold waiting lists, however, so you may find last-minute seats.
Some of the participating restaurants offer a “Savor Off the Avenue” menu for the night as well. Diners who choose to eat indoors at the restaurants may be offered the same menus as the banquet diners.
Restaurants participating include 50 Ocean, Cabana El Rey, Caffe Luna Rosa, Che!!!, City Oyster & Sushi Bar, Death or Glory, Elisabetta’s, Lemongrass, Rack’s Fish House & Oyster Bar, Gary Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen, L’ACQUA, LionFish, Rocco’s Tacos, Rose’s Daughter and Vic & Angelo’s — all from Delray Beach.
The dinner is put on by Delray and Boca magazines along with the Downtown Development Authority. Some proceeds are earmarked for Community Greening, an urban forestry nonprofit in Delray Beach.
For menus, wait lists, and more information about the event, visit downtowndelraybeach.com/SavortheAvenue.
Delray’s Pineapple Grove is the setting for a Wine Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. March 26. Participating businesses include many non-food types in the Grove, such as Hyatt Place Hotel, Nada’s Italy, Claudia Dog Grooming, Salon 5, and others.
They will offer sips of wine and light bites to walkers. Cost is $25 per person.
The Wine Walk is sponsored by Wine House Social, which will stand as the check-in where glasses and swag bags will be given out.
The Beatles on the Beach Festival begins in earnest the next night, and Wine Walk participants are urged to dress in Beatles-era attire (’60s and ’70s, for those not remembering).
Go to www.winehouse-delray.com for all the details and tickets ($25).
A new bakery getting buzz is La Boulangerie Boul’Mich — a mashup of French artisan bakery meets Latin cafe at Town Center in Boca Raton.
The owners’ grandmothers are responsible for several recipes on the menu of artisan breads, pastries, egg dishes, sandwiches, fresh salads, entrees and desserts. The latter include tres leches and Nutella as well as guava cheese croissants.
It’s one of five in this South Florida mini-chain, this one at the Oak Tree valet entrance to the mall. Open daily for breakfast through dinner.
In brief: Boca Bacchanal celebrates everything Bacchus with its exclusive vintner dinners with noted chefs, and its Grand Tasting, the latter of which is still available to the public. It’s 7-10 p.m. March 7 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Bring your comfortable shoes; the dine-around features multiple stations of small-bite plates, and 130 wines and champagnes to taste. Proceeds go the Boca Raton Historical Society to fund heritage education programs. Tickets are $125, available at www.bocabacchanal.com. …
Prime Catch in Boynton has completed its renovations and now has opened all its dock space and the new Prime Island bar, surrounded by water as it sits dockside in the Intracoastal. It’s been a total makeover with new menus, all water-view tables and new decor throughout. Go to www.primecatchboynton.com to see photos and get all the details.
Jan Norris is a food writer who can be reached at nativefla@gmail.com.
Arthur Gutterman with retired Admiral James Stavridis, a former NATO commander who holds a copy of his new book. Photo provided by CAPEHART
American Friends of the Hebrew University facilitated speakers who touched on topics ranging from agriculture to health to nanotechnology and from the humanities to the environment. Designed to showcase the work and importance of the university, the event was titled ‘A Tradition of Innovation: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Future of Israeli Society, Technology and Medicine.’
Students learn dance, leadership skills and etiquette at the Junior League of the Palm Beaches’ Cotillion Academy, which finishes its 62nd season with an April 7 ball. Harper Mull pairs here with Benjamin Bagocius. Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Junior League’s Cotillion Academy adapts traditional etiquette to modern life
By Jodi MacNeal
Engage in conversation with Harper Mull, and it’s easy to imagine her being perfectly comfortable in a Fortune 500 job interview. Or at an elegant dinner. Or on the Senate floor. Harper Mull is 9 years old.
The Delray Beach fourth-grader’s poise, polish and presence seem to come from her natural intelligence and personality, refined over the course of two seasons as a student in the Junior League of the Palm Beaches’ Cotillion Academy.
This modern version of the 62-year-old tradition isn’t designed to be snobby or old-fashioned. It’s meant to teach children how to conduct themselves with grace, no matter the situation, and to convey skills they’ll use for the rest of their lives. This year’s Cotillion Academy has brought together 23 students, ages 8 to 13, for monthly instruction in etiquette, leadership and social dancing. The young gentlemen wear jackets and ties. The young ladies wear dresses and white gloves.
Fancy gloves and handbag are a nod to the more formal nature of the classes.
Pulling on her gloves reminds Harper that she’s stepping into an out-of-the-ordinary setting that requires her very best manners. “It makes you look more formal when you have the gloves on,” she said. “It makes me feel something … special, almost. It makes me feel different.”
To a one, the children seem happy to be there. When they enter the ballroom, each child greets the instructors with a firm handshake, direct eye contact and a bit of friendly conversation. The children then find their seats and give their full attention to the lesson.
Well, most of their attention. A small portion goes to silliness and whispering.
Declan Tarpey escorts Colette Stickle into a Junior League of the Palm Beaches’ Cotillion Academy session in Jupiter.
Leadership instruction is the first order of business, led by Craig Domeck, dean and associate professor at Palm Beach Atlantic University’s MacArthur School of Leadership. This component was added three years ago, in an effort to make the Cotillion Academy more relevant to a new generation of students. Domeck makes sure to distill his lessons into a series of short, highly focused concepts that the children not only retain, but reference from week to week.
Harper’s favorite leadership lesson thus far? “Lead yourself,” the notion that as an effective leader, she must first develop the self-control and presence of mind to make wise choices about her own behavior. “The leadership part is helping me a lot,” said Harper, who attends Delray Beach’s Unity School, plays the clarinet, and competes as a gymnast. “It’s a really good feeling when people want to look up to you.”
Wendy Robinson Fernsell teaches etiquette lessons, which cover topics such as table manners (elbows off the table) and the differences among salad, dinner and dessert forks. But the discussion also breaks new ground, exploring best practices for social media, texting and cellphone use.
Finn Tarpey, Warren Taylor and Iain Tarpey (l-r) are ready to answer questions about cellphone etiquette.
Holding her iPhone, Fernsell began the discussion with a series of questions: “If we are dining with our families, should we have these out? Should our moms and dads have them out? What kind of message are we sending to the people at our table if we have them out?”
One young man’s hand shot into the air, and he answered confidently, “It says, ‘I don’t care about you.’ ”
Throughout the 75-minute session, there’s a steady exchange of ideas between students and instructors. At the break, the girls remain seated and the boys take their beverage orders, making sure each girl is served before helping themselves. No one wolfs down the mouth-wateringly thick gourmet chocolate chunk cookies. Everyone uses a napkin and the girls take off their gloves.
The evening closes with the dance segment, led by Jennifer Schwartz, an adjunct instructor of dance at Palm Beach Atlantic. The students learn new steps each month, and thus far have covered the waltz, foxtrot, salsa (“mild salsa,” one girl giggles), East Coast swing and square dancing.
You’d think it would be a big, dramatic production for boys and girls of this age to pair up and dance together, but they approach one another matter-of-factly, laugh at their missteps, and try really hard to get it right.
Craig Domeck of Palm Beach Atlantic University teaches leadership skills at an academy session.
Cotillion Academy classes, held at the Wyndham Grand Jupiter at Harbourside Place, run from October through March. This season will culminate in the 62nd Annual Cotillion Ball on April 7 at the Four Seasons Palm Beach. The 2019-2020 Cotillion Academy co-chairs are Junior League members Kayla Foriere, a Cotillion graduate and former Miss Boca Raton, and Delray Beach resident Kelsey Puddington.
“While Cotillion itself is seen as an upper-class, old-school tradition, the Junior League of the Palm Beaches has worked to adapt the program to apply traditional etiquette to today’s world,” Puddington said. “We live in a very technology-focused environment, and teaching our Cotillion Academy students how to socially interact without a phone, to introduce themselves properly, to write thank-you notes, how to have proper table manners and so many other skills, just sets them apart in today’s world. The Junior League enjoys keeping this tradition alive and giving back to our community’s youth.”
“We wanted to take something that is so classic, and bring it into the 21st century,” added Lisa Bagocius, a Junior League member who was instrumental in the addition of the leadership component. Her son Benjamin is in the academy. “It’s all about investing in your children and teaching them things that never go out of style.”
Harper Mull of Delray Beach says ‘the leadership part is helping me a lot. It’s a really good feeling when people want to look up to you.’
Harper’s parents, Lisa and Thomas Mull, admired the Cotillion tradition and felt that the experience would serve their daughter well. “You can never reinforce etiquette and leadership enough at this age,” Lisa Mull said. “It’s so nice that Harper’s learning to be a confident, strong young lady, but still be gracious and kind.”
Harper’s 4-year-old brother, Marshall, is a bouncy, dark-haired fellow who shakes hands with a friendly smile and remembers to add, “Pleased to meet you.”
He’s already warming up for his turn to attend the Cotillion Academy. In his closet is a little pair of tan suede dress shoes. Most people would call them loafers, but Marshall has given them a different name. They’re his Cotillion shoes.
Dozens of surfers paddled to the south end of the William O. Lockhart pier at Lake Worth Beach on the morning of Feb. 8 to honor the late surfing icon and orthodontist John ‘Chummer’ McCranels, who died Dec. 26 at age 81. McCranels was a South Florida surfing pioneer who was inducted into the East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame. Willie Howard/The Coastal Star
