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Living In a Dog Eat Dog World

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Living In a Dog Eat Dog World

Living In a Dog Eat Dog World

By Jon Frangipane

 

It was Friday afternoon. I didn’t want to hear anything, see anybody, or think about anything… just some peace and quiet. As usual, my cat was waiting.

“I’m calling the animal shelter. I can’t take it anymore,” said Berkel, just as I stepped in the door.

“Well, thank you very much for that heart-felt greeting, but don’t you threaten me, Berkel. I just got home. I don’t need any of your lip. I’m tired, miserable, distressed, disturbed and in no mood,” I replied, knowing very well there was more lip to come.

“Listen, I’m either going to quickly see some radical changes around here, or I’ll show you the real meaning of the words miserable, distressed and disturbed.”

“Well, you listen to me, fuzzball… you haven’t spoken to me in weeks, and now, all of a sudden you’re telling me that you’re calling the animal shelter? Am I supposed to crawl under my bed and shake with fear?

“If I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a hundred times that my lifestyle stinks in this dog eat dog world. You’re treating me like a…like an animal!”

“But you are an animal, Berkel. Go take a look in the mirror. You do your business in a litter box. You slink around on all fours. You’re completely covered in long, matted hair. You throw up hairballs. You’re an animal. Face it!” I told him.

Berkel was gearing up for a fight. I can tell when I see his upper lip quiver.

“Well, on the Discovery Channel this morning…”

“Well, I don’t want to hear any more of your crazy, wild fantasies about traveling around the world, eating Russian caviar, drinking French Pinot Noir and nibbling Godiva chocolate truffles. That stuff can kill you. You should thank me for watching over you and saving your life! And didn’t I specifically tell not to watch too much television?”

“You tell me specifically not do a lot of things. But you see, I’m quite fed up living like a Franciscan Monk in this hell hole we live in, and I won’t take it any more!”

“As an educated, well-adjusted and understanding order of homo sapiens, I will give you the opportunity to declare any improprieties I may have caused and ask you just what specifically is bugging you? Fleas, perhaps?”

Again, Berkel’s upper lip began to quiver. “As I was saying, before being rudely interrupted… on the Discovery Channel this morning, they showed these absolutely gorgeous backyard homes for cats and dogs with all the amenities afforded their humanoid counterparts. A two-bedroom would be all I’d require. And with a full kitchen, with central air, a bath, hot and cold running water and a den, of course. The construction company is called Private Palaces for Pampered and Privileged Pets and each home is custom made.”

“Berkel, you must think I’m either naive, or stupid to think that I would fall for such an idiotic scheme.”

“Actually, I think you are naïve and you are stupid, otherwise I wouldn’t have asked. And you better sit for a minute, I can see that vein in your forehead pulsating and sweat beginning to form on your brow.”

“Yes, Berkel, I’m going to sit down here, I’m not really feeling well. Why don’t you go take a nap, so I can collect my thought and we can talk later.”

“I’m not tired, buddy boy, and besides my insomnia is getting worse, so I’ll be slinking around on all fours most of the night, but I’ll try my best not to step on your face. Oh, by the way, I shot off an email to Private Palaces for Pampered and Privileged Pets and a man named Barney will be calling you tomorrow.”

“Berkel, just for curiosity sake, what would a two-bedroom run, in round figures, let’s say?”

“Two-bedroom with full kitchen, with central air, a bath, hot and cold running water and a den would run about $29,000.”

I woke up in the emergency room at Broward General. They said they received a 911 call from someone named Berkel. I must have been delirious because I kept telling the doctor I had to talk to Barney at Private Palaces for Pampered and Privileged Pets, or I was going to be in big trouble. The psychiatrist placed me under observation for 3 days and finally released me to the care of a private nurse.

I’ve been home now for 3 weeks and Berkel’s new home is just about finished. We’ll be picking out furniture this week.

 

 

Can A Healthy Gut Aid Weight Loss?

Cheryl Alker
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Can A Healthy Gut Aid Weight Loss?
Can A Healthy Gut Aid Weight Loss?
By Cheryl Alker

I am sure you have read article after article with regard to the latest hot topic “Gut Health.” What actually is gut health though? Why does it matter? And did you know that it actually assist with weight loss?

First things first. Gut health refers to the health of your gastrointestinal tract, or GI tract. The health of your GI tract is absolutely crucial for your overall health and well being as it affects areas such as the immune system, energy levels and believe it or not can actually regulate our mood.

However, here’s something you may not have associated with gut health, according to a recent study in the International Journal of Obesity, it can also promote weight loss.

A new study revealed that we should take the connection between good gut bacteria and weight loss seriously. The study showed that individuals who are overweight or obese tend to have low levels of healthy bacteria, while individuals with a normal body max index (BMI) tend to have high levels of healthy bacteria. The research team believe that diet is the reason for these results.

People who are obese or overweight will often eat a diet high sugar and it is that very sugar that bad bacteria will feed on.

So, what does the above all mean with regard to weight loss?

The rule of thumb is that if you are trying to lose weight, it would be advisable to incorporate foods that contain good bacteria. Eating both probiotic and prebiotic food can aid in healthy weight loss by improving overall metabolic functions. Giving your gut a plentiful supply of good bacteria can also help reduce inflammation, enhance brain function, and improve digestion.

Fermented foods and drinks, such as yogurt, kombucha, kefir, miso, sauerkraut and kimchi are great sources of probiotics. Foods that contain prebiotics are also good additions to your diet, such as asparagus, Jerusalem artichokes, jicama, onions and garlic.

Biden Wins, Now What?

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Biden Wins, Now What?

Biden Wins, Now What?

Summer Wadleigh

VP Joe Biden visits Palm Beache Gardens. Photo: Carol Porter.

This past month has concluded the 2020 Election with Joe Biden as the new president elect. While this is an immensely large win for those that he has avidly stood behind throughout his campaign, it also presents an entirely new set of challenges. An election does not halt all that has been done in the name of equality and progression. It is not an end all, be all. This election provides us with the hope of a president that will listen to the people as we continue to fight for numerous justices, the hope of a president that will be able to take accountability. With Biden’s win there is still much to be done and there are endless resources available to begin that journey if you have not had any involvement in advocacy apart from your blue ballot.

To begin, the first organization on my list of resources is Color of Change. Color of Change is a nonprofit civil rights advocacy organization founded by Van Jones and James Rucker in 2005. Color of Change is the largest online racial justice organization in the country and is a great place to start in becoming involved. Through both their active and inactive campaigns available on their website, you can take action in current events as well as educate yourself on important past causes. They also provide opportunities to help them fund their campaigns directly through donation. You can donate one time or set up a monthly withdraw to help forward the process of transforming Black communities. The website for Color of Change is https://colorofchange.org/.

Another resource that could assist you in your advocacy is the Human Rights Campaign. The Human Rights Campaign is the largest LGBTQ advocacy group and political lobbying organization in the United States. Founded by Steve Endean in 1980, HRC has made it their goal to ensure that all members of the queer community are treated as equal citizens throughout the world. HRC provides annual reports that go in depth on their advocacy and what their campaign has done for the LGBTQ community. They’re also the curators behind Equality Magazine, the nations largest circulation LGBTQ magazine. Aside from your own reading, you can help directly by donating to their campaign and helping further the progression of gay rights. The website for the Human Rights Campaign is http://hrc.org.

The concluding resource of this small portion of the vast amount of causes to become involved with is the American Immigration Council. The American Immigration Council is a nonprofit organization based in Washington DC that advocates for a more fair and just immigration system in the United States. The AIC believes that immigration is “a part of our national fabric, bringing energy and skills that benefit all Americans”. The AIC provides a blog that makes it easy to stay up to date on current events, as well as a column on their website dedicated entirely to ways of becoming involved. Like the previous two nonprofits, they also are taking donations to receive direct financial help in their fight for immigrant rights. The American Immigration Councils website is https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/.

In brief, there is still so much more to be done following Biden’s election win. While it provides numerical evidence that American citizens want their country to be lead differently, we are also simultaneously responsible for making that change within our communities. We cannot depend solely on the people in power for progression and it is our responsibility to actively contribute to the things that matter to us. Hopefully these few resources can act as a start or a continuation of your involvement in these important causes.

Side Hustles Are All the Rage

Briana D'Andrea
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Side Hustles Are All the Rage

Side Hustles Are All the Rage

By Briana D’Andrea

Ok, it’s time for some real talk! Everyone could use some extra cash during the holiday season. Especially now! Thanks to COVID-19 unemployment is through the roof! A side hustle that brings in a few hundred could mean your child enjoys tennis lessons. If it brings in something more along the lines of a thousand or two, that could mean you’ve got your rent covered. Or maybe you end up raking in a few thousand and you can work your full-time gig only part-time or maybe not even at all.

It happens to you every year, you have your lists, you make them and then somehow you unexpectedly forget someone. Not because you meant to, but because you are human! You’ve maxed your budget, you literally feel awful and you don’t know what to do! Side gigs are more than just a little bit of extra cash during the holiday season (although that’s a major bonus). It’s knowing if things hit the fan, you have a parachute. It’s knowing that if you then also work for a product company you might have a thing or two to give to someone who unexpectedly shows up on your doorstep with some love come Hanukkah and Christmas time!

In a recent Forbes article many celebrities have turned to side gigs, like private wine labels and lifestyle beauty brands to make ends meet since Hollywood was shut down.

Here’s the thing, people are going to spend money. It’s just a matter of where they are going to spend it! I don’t know about you, but there’s something to be said about supporting a small business. A single mom who has to raise her kids solo, a person who has a disability and their only means of making it, is via technology or even the dad that has 5 mouths to feed and just wants to make a difference while providing for his family. No matter the why, I would much rather support someone attempting to make a name for themselves if given the choice.

If you’re saying to yourself well, my plate is full how on earth would I be able to have something on the side? I’m here to tell you my friend, you get choose what is priority. You get to decide what brings you joy? Is it baking? Maybe you decide to sell some of your famous holiday cookies for people in your neighborhood who just can’t bake! Perhaps you have a green thumb and enjoy floral arrangements? Sell them! I would love to know someone who could take that off my plate. Or maybe you want to work for a company that is directly shipping goods to someone else’s doorstep out of sheer convenience? My point is, do some research, find your niche and get in the trenches. I haven’t had a boss in well over 8 years and it’s great to decide what I get to do.

I would call your bluff to say that you’re simply just afraid to explore something new, that you’re a creature of habit used to the same monotony that pays the bills, but you have to ask yourself are you truly happy? Think about the people in your life…would you love to spend more time with them? Would you want to the time freedom to do more of the things you love? Do you have debts that need paying off? I would venture to say you and I have that in common! Take the plunge and dive right in, even if it is just on the side and trust me you’ll be glad you did!

Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College Launches the Morton Research Forum

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Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College Launches the Morton Research Forum

Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College Launches
the Morton Research Forum

(JUPITER, Fla.) November 30, 2020 – Florida Atlantic University’s Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College has received a $500,000 challenge gift to launch the Morton Research Forum, named in honor of Jeffrey S. Morton, Ph.D., professor of political science in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters and Foreign Policy Association fellow.

The Morton Research Forum highlights Morton and his contributions to foreign policy by providing eight diplomacy and interdisciplinary fellowships for honors undergraduates. Students selected into the program will receive merit-based scholarships underwritten by the challenge gift and matching donations to participate in a community-based, research-intensive fellowship or a diplomacy research project.

“This generous gift will plant the seeds for a truly innovative model in undergraduate research to blossom at the Wilkes Honors College and across the University,” said Justin Perry, Ph.D., dean of the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College.  “It embodies how the power of students’ intellectual discoveries can transcend academic boundaries in multiple ways, while bridging the gap between the daily life of the ivory towers and its surrounding ecosystem.”

Beginning in the next academic year, three Honors College students will be the first cohort to take part in the pilot phase of a two-year interdisciplinary fellowship program, focused on three areas of significance to the South Florida region and beyond: data science and artificial intelligence, marine conservation and environmental science, and healthy aging and public health. These areas naturally align with FAU’s strategic research priorities and strengths.

Five Honors College students from the Leon Charney Diplomacy Program will be selected as Research Forum scholars, spending a semester to focus on foreign policy and world affairs. The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program, which trains students in world affairs, dispute resolution and debate, was established in 1996 and is a unit of FAU’s Peace, Justice & Human Rights Initiative. To date, the program has won 45 national and international awards for academic excellence.

Morton, director of the Leon Charney Diplomacy Program, will play a leadership role in providing talks and summer workshops for all students.

“Thanks to this remarkable donation, the Honors College has the opportunity to launch a research forum that will greatly benefit its students and faculty,” Morton said. “We are all excited about this new initiative.”

A key objective of the Morton Research Forum is to wed FAU’s research enterprise with the needs and goals of constituencies in South Florida.  The program will feature partnerships with select companies and organizations and provide new channels for disseminating student research.

The Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College at FAU is the nation’s only university-affiliated, free-standing honors college. Located in Jupiter on the John D. MacArthur Campus of FAU, this close-knit, residential, highly-selective liberal arts and sciences college offers a distinctive all-honors curriculum and is surrounded by world-renowned scientific research institutes, where undergraduates benefit from unparalleled access to research internships. The college recently received a second consecutive top rating in a nationwide review of 50 public honors colleges.

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About Florida Atlantic University:
Florida Atlantic University, established in 1961, officially opened its doors in 1964 as the fifth public university in Florida. Today, the University, with an annual economic impact of $6.3 billion, serves more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students at sites throughout its six-county service region in southeast Florida. FAU’s world-class teaching and research faculty serves students through 10 colleges: the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, the College of Business, the College for Design and Social Inquiry, the College of Education, the College of Engineering and Computer Science, the Graduate College, the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. FAU is ranked as a High Research Activity institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The University is placing special focus on the rapid development of critical areas that form the basis of its strategic plan: Healthy aging, biotech, coastal and marine issues, neuroscience, regenerative medicine, informatics, lifespan and the environment. These areas provide opportunities for faculty and students to build upon FAU’s existing strengths in research and scholarship. For more information, visit www.fau.edu.

 

A Stitch in Time by Clarence “Skip” Measelle

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A Stitch in Time by Clarence “Skip” Measelle

 A Stitch in Time by Clarence “Skip” Measelle

Dec. 4th at the Armory Art Center

Suite Sixteen (Detail), mixed mediums on canvas Painting by Skip Measelle

West Palm Beach, Fla. –

Visitors to the Armory’s expansive school campus grounds are invited to step inside its East Gallery newest exhibition, a collection of mixed media paintings with – A Stitch in Time – by Armory Artist Instructor Clarence “Skip” Measelle. This display of exciting, original works will be on display Dec. 4 – 18; Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – Noon.

A special opening reception with a chance to meet the artist will be held Friday, December 4th from 5:30-7:30 pm; $5 Admission at the Door; Open to the Public; Facial Covering & Temperature checks are required for all who attend.

To sign up to attend the opening reception,  visit:

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0d48ada62daaffc25-astitch

About the Artist – Clarence “Skip” Measelle:

Clarence “Skip” Measelle has been featured in over 100 gallery and museum exhibitions, competitions, group shows, and solo shows throughout the US. He is best known for his work in photorealism and abstract illusionism. https://measelleart.com/

About the Armory Art Center:
The Armory Art Center’s art school and galleries provide creative opportunities to enhance your life. The Armory has served the community for over 30 years. The mission of the Armory Art Center is to inspire the creation and experience of art and the Armory’s vision is to be the leading community resource for arts education. Serving over 3,000 students annually, the Armory Art Center offers 160 courses per term in six terms throughout the year to students ranging in age from pre-school to retiree. Classes in drawing, painting, photography, jewelry, fiber & textiles, ceramics, and sculpture are held in 12 state-of–the-art studios. Twelve exhibitions are hosted annually in three galleries. Exhibitions, lectures, and special events are open to the public. For more information, visit www.armoryart.org or call (561) 832-1776. The Armory Art Center is located at 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.

See the Work of Mixed-Media Artist Ashley Longshore

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See the Work of Mixed-Media Artist Ashley Longshore

The Royal Poinciana Plaza, the iconic Palm Beach lifestyle destination, will have a collaboration with world-renowned mixed-media artist Ashley Longshore this holiday season. Longshore will reimagine the property’s iconic surfboard Christmas tree and holiday décor through a mélange of color, sparkle and joy.  The tree and décor will be on display Friday, December 4, 2020, through Sunday, January 10, 2020.

Ashley Longshore is a New Orleans based, self-taught artist who is regularly called a young, feminist Andy Warhol for her contribution to pop art and the creative inspiration she finds in pop culture figures and brands.

For this occasion, Longshore will reimagine the 30-foot, 52-board Christmas tree to bring the sense of joy, happiness and a touch of allure to all that visit the plaza. The tree will consist of five unique images of dazzling gemstones created specifically for this installation.  Each image is bright, vibrant and colorful creating a tree that is a welcomed sight of fun and delight.

“I’m so thrilled to be creating the holiday installation at the iconic Royal Poinciana Plaza. My love of fashion and all things Palm Beach is melding into one big explosion of color, sparkle, and joy. I used gemstones as the foundation of this holiday because they are very symbolic of the year we’ve all endured,” said artist Ashley Longshore. “It takes a lot of heat, pressure, and time to create the beauty that we adore in jewels. I just wanted to create something joyful … We deserve it. This year has been hard and since I can’t give everyone a big hug, I give you heart and my art.”

“We are delighted to collaborate with Ashley on this grand holiday installation where fashion and art meet to bring pure joy to all who set eyes upon it. The holidays will certainly look different this year, but we want to ensure they are full of hope and joy,” Lori Berg, General Manager, The Royal Poinciana Plaza, said.

The tree and décor will be up for guests to enjoy from December 4th to January 10th.

FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL DIAMOND BALL, AN AUCTION BENEFITING NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

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FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL DIAMOND BALL, AN AUCTION BENEFITING NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

SOUTH FLORIDA TO SUPPORT CHILDREN, FAMILIES ON DECEMBER 3 IN FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL DIAMOND BALL, AN AUCTION BENEFITING NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

The event raises funds for the Nicklaus Children’s COVID-19 Relief Fund.

MIAMI – November 30, 2020 – On Thursday, December 3, the South Florida community will gather online to raise essential funds for patients and families at the 2020 Virtual Diamond Ball, An Auction Benefiting Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, presented by City National Bank.

The virtual event will feature a live auction with one-of-a-kind experiences, patient success stories, a tribute to Nicklaus Children’s health care heroes, and much more. Leading up to the live event, a silent auction opened Saturday, November 21. This year’s Virtual Diamond Ball is open to the public and there is no cost to register.

Barbara and Jack Nicklaus. Photo: Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Now in its 14th year, the signature Nicklaus Children’s Diamond Ball gala was adapted to an online format to ensure everyone’s health and safety during the pandemic. This year’s fundraiser benefits the Nicklaus Children’s COVID-19 Relief Fund, which will shore up supplies, provide testing, and ensure the extra staff and services are in place to address the pandemic until it is behind us.

“While many things around us are constantly changing, we find comfort in knowing we have the continued love and support of generous individuals in our community, and together we will get through difficult times,” said Matthew Love, president and CEO of Nicklaus Children’s Health System. “This year, we’ve all had to navigate challenges brought on by this global pandemic, and I’m humbled by the support our community has shown Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and all of our health care heroes.”

Since March, Nicklaus Children’s has faced an additional $3 million in supply, testing, and workforce-related costs due to the pandemic. Meanwhile, the hospital has experienced millions of dollars in lost revenue due to lower patient volumes and interruptions in elective surgeries, appointments, and routine care.

“We are excited to welcome the community for a special evening as we showcase patient success stories and raise essential funds for Nicklaus Children’s Hospital,” said Michelle Boggs, president of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation. “When individuals tune in and support us through our Virtual Diamond Ball, they are directly helping us to always put kids first as we continue our focus on hope and healing; because kids’ needs don’t stop in a pandemic.”

The event is possible thanks to the generous support of City National Bank of Florida, Ensemble Health Partners, CVS Pharmacy y más/ Navarro Discount Pharmacy, Greenberg Traurig, Mario Murgado & Murgado Automotive Group, MBF Healthcare Partners, Perry Ellis International, Baptist Health, Braman BMW, Duty Free Americas, Falk, Waas, Hernandez, Solomon, Mendlestein & Davis, P.A., Pediatrix Medical Group, Polsinelli, Prudential Retirement, Robins & Morton, The Hometown Foundation Inc., EY, PNC Bank, Polen Capital, Miami Herald, Sun Sentinel, and WLRN Public Media.

Register at no cost, sponsor or donate by visiting nicklauschildrens.org/diamondball.

About Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

Founded in 1950 by Variety Clubs International, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is South Florida’s only licensed specialty hospital exclusively for children, with nearly 800 attending physicians and more than 475 pediatric subspecialists. The 309-bed hospital, known as Miami Children’s Hospital from 1983 through 2014, is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine, with many specialty programs routinely ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report since 2008. The hospital is also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern United States, and has been designated an American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet facility, the nursing profession’s most prestigious institutional honor. For more information, please visit www.nicklauschildrens.org.

About Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization established to support the delivery of and access to world-class health care at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, South Florida’s only freestanding children’s hospital. Founded in 1982 as Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation was the vision of Ambassador David M. Walters who, after losing his 6-year-old granddaughter to leukemia in 1970 due to lack of medical resources, vowed no child would ever have to leave South Florida for health care. Today, alongside major benefactors Jack and Barbara Nicklaus, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation is dedicated to raising critical funds for patients and families served at the 309-bed flagship facility and its network of outpatient centers, extending from southern Miami-Dade to Martin County. For more information, visit https://give.nicklauschildrens.org.  

Plans under way for 2021 South Florida Fair

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Plans under way for 2021 South Florida Fair

Plans under way for 2021 South Florida Fair

— Lower ticket prices and free Gold Access promotion to begin

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Plans for the 2021 South Florida Fair are well under way for the 109th edition of the fair, which will be held January 15-31, 2021 at the fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd. This year’s theme is “An Earthly A-Fair.”

“Just as Disney, art events, boat shows and other entertainment venues have reopened, we also are moving forward with our guests’ safety as our number one priority,” said Vicki Chouris, the fair’s president & CEO. “Throughout our planning process, we have been and continue to be focused on not only providing top-notch entertainment as we do every year but also making sure we institute a number of protocols and changes to ensure the fairgoers’ safety.”

These safety measures include mandatory mask wearing by everyone; hand sanitizing stations throughout the fairgrounds; shorter, more frequent entertainment shows; touchless doors and an improved air-conditioning filtration system in the Expo Center; more strolling acts outdoors and fewer stage acts; mandatory safety protocols for all vendors; and a revamped site layout to accommodate more distancing between rides and other features. In addition, the popular “$2 Tuesdays” promotion has been postponed until 2022 due to the large crowds that it prompted in previous years.

Fairgoers may review the new operations and sanitation procedures on the fair’s website at www.southfloridafair.com.

As to what fairgoers can expect to see at the 2021 fair, the highlights include a sea lion show and the return of the popular racing pigs and ice skating show, which was last featured in 2018. More entertainment will be announced closer to the fair’s opening.

Simplified and lower-priced ticketing for 2021

  • Advance tickets and ride vouchers are only being sold online via the fair’s website, www.southfloridafair.com from Dec. 4, 2020 through January 14, 2021.
  • Buying a ticket in advance allows for contactless admission and avoiding having to wait in line at the ticket booths. Guests with an advance ticket will show their barcode on their phone at the gate.
  • Admission is free for children 10 and younger, in advance and at the gate! (Last year, it was 5 and younger.) Advance tickets are $10 for 11 years and older and may be used any day.
  • Tickets at the gate will be $10, good Monday-Friday, and $15 on Saturday and Sunday (a $5 savings compared to last year).

Gold Pass Promotion and the return of the PowerPass

  • From Dec. 4-6 only, guests who purchase a $20 ride voucher, good Monday-Friday, will receive a free Gold Access Pass, a value up to $20, which allows fairgoers to move to the front of the line at a special checkerboard lane.
  • The ever-popular PowerPass, which includes admission and unlimited rides on any one weekday, is returning and is just $25. If purchased during this same weekend of Dec. 4-6, guests also will receive a free Gold Access Pass.
  • The PowerPass will continue to be sold online at www.southfloridafair.com through Jan. 14, 2021 for $25.

For more information, photos and videos about the South Florida Fair, go online to www.southfloridafair.com.

 

About the South Florida Fair: The South Florida Fair is produced by the South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Located at 9067 Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach, the 2021 South Florida Fair will be held Jan. 15-31. For more information, call (561) 793-0333 or visit the website, http://www.southfloridafair.com

THE DILLARD HOUSE:  IT’S WHERE A HEALTHY APPETITE IS REQUIRED

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THE DILLARD HOUSE:  IT’S WHERE A HEALTHY APPETITE IS REQUIRED

THE DILLARD HOUSE:  IT’S WHERE A HEALTHY APPETITE IS REQUIRED

By Mike May

Many restaurants in the U.S. will state that customers must wear a shirt and shoes in order to be served.  Well, when you visit The Dillard House restaurant (www.dillardhouse.com; 706-746-5348; 768 Franklin Street, Dillard, Georgia), a healthy appetite is also an absolutely necessity.  Otherwise, you are wasting your time and money.

Besides local residents in Dillard, Georgia, The Dillard House is a very popular dining destination for visiting tourists.

Rock House building

Located in the extreme northeastern section of Georgia, The Dillard House is not far from the Georgia-North Carolina state line.  Besides a guaranteed good meal, its current location gives visitors great views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains, at all times of the year.

The dishes at The Dillard House are homemade and served “family-style.”  It’s Southern cooking at its finest.  By “family-style,” it means that if you want more food, they’ll bring it to your table, at no extra charge.  That’s the case for breakfast, lunch, and dinner – 365 days a year.  Each item on the menu at The Dillard House comes from a recipe that has been passed along from one generation of the Dillard family to the next.  The Dillard House has been serving three meals a day since it opened more than a century ago – starting in 1917.

To pinpoint certain items on the menu would be doing a disservice to all other items on the menu since every item is tasty and delicious.  But, it’s worth noting that the fried chicken may be the best in the South.  The vegetables – which include potatoes au gratin, green beans, creamed corn, steamed broccoli, glazed carrots, Ford Hook lima beans, and Harvard beets — are as good, if not better, than what your grandmother cooks.  The sweet iced tea

gets better with every sip.  And, the breakfast may be among the nation’s best – definitely second-to-none south of the Mason-Dixon line.  Yes, it’s that good!

“Our family prides itself on serving only the freshest food which is prepared on site and cooked daily,” said Louise Dillard, owner, The Dillard House.  “We are truly a farm-to-table restaurant.”

At The Dillard House, the objective at this family-owned and operated restaurant is for each guest to never leave hungry.  To date, that mission has been accomplished.

One of the philosophies at The Dillard House is rather simple and straightforward:  “As long as you keep asking for more, we’ll keep it coming.”

If you happen to visit The Dillard House during a holiday, you will see a special holiday menu.

In addition to providing a first-class and filling meal, the goal is to provide the best dining experience possible.

Not surprisingly, restaurant critics at Southern Living Magazine have showered The Dillard House with some well-deserved recognition, two Reader Choice Awards — one for Best Breakfast/Brunch Restaurant and one for Southern Favorite Restaurant.  The Dillard House Restaurant is also Zagat rated.

If you want to enjoy the complete experience at The Dillard House, you can spend the night there, as well.  The various forms of accommodation include modern rooms, quaint cottages, secluded and romantic chalets, and the original rock house rooms.  Making a reservation is suggested by calling 1-800-541-0671.

On your next trip to North Georgia, do yourself a gastronomical favor and include a visit to The Dillard House.  Make sure you wear a shirt and shoes.  And, bring along a healthy appetite, too.

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