Thursday, April 26, 2012

Barrys Buzz April 26, 2012

University Blvd. may be the new name of 20th street as the gateway to the FAU campus. Red, The Steakhouse and Rosso Italia has opened in the former Mario’s location at 1901 N. Military Trail. Chipotle Mexican Grill and Italio Modern Italian Kitchen are slated to open in the 1600 N. Fed. Hwy. center. Daniel Kaskel, partner in Sachs Sax Caplan, structured a $340 million acquisition of Flager Station. With less funding available to build new roads, the county instead is planning improvements to some extremely congested intersections by adding right- or left-turn lanes: e.g. Glades Road and the Turnpike - extending the right-turn lane from westbound Glades to the Turnpike; An additional right-turn lane for the Butts & Glades Roads intersection (at southbound Butts turning west onto Glades); Linton Avenue & Military Trail, Atlantic Avenue & Florida Turnpike, and Lyons & Kimberly Roads. Former State Senator and current drug czar Dave Aronberg became the first candidate to qualify to run for State Attorney in Florida’s 15th Judicial Circuit, with the endorsement of former State Attorney Barry Krischer and others. See www.davearonberg.com. He also faces an independent candidate and Republican in the race. Term limited Broward State Senator and Minority party leader Nan Rich plans to run for Governor. Other challengers mentioned include Former Governor Charlie Crist, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, former candidate Alex Sink and Democratic Party Chair Rod Smith. Broward County Commissioner Ilene Lieberman filed to run for Judge in District 6. Governor Scott named Palm Beach County Judge Krista Marx to a stand your ground task force review board. SouthTech Academy in Boynton Beach has award winning students. Read their success stories at www.southtechacademy.com. Florida Atlantic University might shutter its downtown Fort Lauderdale tower next year and move programs to Davie or Boca Raton as part of a $10.6 million cost-cutting proposal, along with the campus in Port St. Lucie, closing July 1, and the Dania Beach SeaTech campus. Clive Daniel Home showroom will open its second location in Boca Raton, location still to be determined. The Fourth District Court of Appeal, taking a second look at a dispute over an amended city ordinance, stood by its previous decision not to interfere in the Seminole Coconut Creek Casino expansion project, including a hotel. Coconut Creek Mayor Marilyn Gerber says the residents filing suit are employees and pawns of the Isle Casino. Barry Epstein Live internet television show airs Friday at 10 a.m. on www.wrpbitv.com featuring Birch Communications Florida District Manager Jason Swann and Lynn University political professor and Sentinel columnist Dr. Robert Watson. Watch to win free tickets to the Cinemark theatres. Movies opening at the Cinemark Theatres are The Five-Year Engagement, The Pirates! Band of Misfits, The Raven and Safe. The All Night Strut is at the Stage Door Theatre on Sample Road in Coral Springs through April 20. Tickets are $38-$42. Little Shop of Horrors plays through May 20. Call 954-344-7765 or visit www.stagedoortheatre.com. Paulette Dozier will star as Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emersons Bar and Grill, on April 27, 28, 29, May 5, May 6 at the Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park, 300 South Military Trail, Boca Raton. Tickets are $15. Call 561.347.3948. The Center For Group Counseling at 22455 Boca Rio Road in Boca Raton presents a $60 writing workshop, Memories, Milestones and Memoirs on three Friday Mornings, April 27, May 4, and May 11 from 10 am to 12:30 pm, with instructor Emily Rosen, www.emilyrosen424.com. Call 561 477 8727. or 561 483 5300. erosen424@aol.com. Office Depot and SCORE presents a free business conference April 28, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lynn University. Register at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2732901181. Care Wellness Center presents a free HCG Diet Seminar 7 p.m. May 2 and noon, May 19 at 5576 West Sample Road, Margate. www.carewellnesscnter.com and www.hcg-and-diet.com. Call 954.586.2273 for reservations. Artist William DeBilzan opens his studio in the Atlantic Plaza, 777 E. Atlantic Ave. Delray Beach, 7 p.m. May 3 with a ribbon cutting ceremony and State Senator Maria Sachs, followed by a cocktail reception and lite bites to honor SHUZZ charity, fundraising shoes for children in need around the world. RSVP is required to Lindsey Turesky, Director of Gallery Operations, at lmturesky@gmail.com. Dress to impress. Call 561.859.1785 for more information. Former presidential candidate Michael Dukakis speaks at a cocktail reception for the Florida Fishing Academy on May 4 at the City Fish Market restaurant, Glades Road and the Turnpike. Tickets are $150 which includes a silent auction. Call 561.747.7227 or email Rich@floridafishingacademy.com at www.floridafishingacademy.com. Be sure to attend the free Cinco de Mayo celebration at Latinos Restaurant, Hillsboro Blvd., southeast corner of Military Trail, behind the Chevron station, May 5 from 5 p.m. on. RSVP to 561.212.9002. Bring your friends. Cruisine for the Cure funraiser for St. Judes Childrens Hospital will be 6 p.m. May 12 at Lakeside Terrace. Tickets are $50 each. Visit: www.cruisine.org or call 561-245-7559 for more information. If you would like to save money on your AT&T land phones without changing your numbers, call 561.852.0000. WWW.WestBocaLeaders.com has openings in some categories. Call 561.852.0000 for more info. Barry Epstein, APR, is a noted public relations, marketing and political consultant based in Boca Raton, president of the Luxury Chamber of Commerce (www.luxurychamber.com), the West Boca Leaders networking group and the founder and former president of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce; with a weekly internet television show on www.wrpbitv.com. Website; www.publicrelations.nu; email: pr@publicrelations.nu, or fax column items to 561.4510000. His blog is on the Sun-Sentinel/Jewish Journal website at www.floridajewishjournal.com - http://barrys-journal.blogspot.com.

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Barrys Buzz April 19, 2012

Working with the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office to secure a first-in-the-nation grant to save money and solve crimes faster, a new “CSI” lab opened in Boca that will provide quicker turnaround time processing crime scene evidence for Boca Raton, Boynton Beach and Delray Beach, in County Commissioner Steve Abram’s district. Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation has received a $5 million gift from Barbara and Dick Schmidt and the Schmidt Family Foundation for the Marcus Neuroscience Institute. Mike Jarvis FAU Head basketball coach returns with a $250,000 contract for three years. Best Buy plans to close 50 stores throughout the U.S. The only ones in Florida are in Tampa and Fort Myers. There were 5,482 bankruptcies filed in Palm Beach County last year. Palm Beach Pops 6 concert Season ticket subscriptions are available now for $125 and up. Call 561.832.7677 or visit www.palmbeachpops.org. Boca Raton’s Laurie Silvers, Founder and President of Hollywood Media, Hollywood.com and the Sci-Fi Channel, speaks at the FAU Business Executive Series today at 5:30 p.m. Florida CFO Jeff Atwater is considering a run for the U.S. Senate in the Republican primary against Connie Mack and George Lemieux. The winner will face well funded incumbent democrat Bill Nelson in the general election. Yard House is looking for 200 workers starting Tuesday for a June 3 expected opening. The casual dining restaurant will occupy the space on the first floor of the Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center in the former Zed location. Apply in person 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday at 327 Plaza Real in Mizner Park, Suite 305 above Sloane’s Ice Cream, through May. 12. For more information call 800-336-5336 or visit www.yardhouse.com. Hamid Hashemi’s IPic theatre and restaurant is expected to open next week with an invitation only VIP event. Barry Epstein Live internet television show airs Friday at 10 a.m. on www.wrpbitv.com featuring Gossip extra and Miami Herald columnist Jose Lambiet, Movie distributor Mel Maron, www.Overnightthemovie.com producer Zack Norman, opening April 20, Gila Pro computer guru Rich Loeb, L & R Security General Manager George Beasley, and Sun-Sentinel columnist and former editorial editor Kingsley Guy. Watch to win free tickets to the Cinemark theatres. Movies opening at the Cinemark Theatres are The Lucky One, Think Like A Man, Chimpanzee and Marley. Movie opening at the Movies of Delray and Movies of Lake Worth theatres is Overnight. Adam Hasner opens his campaign office for United States House, Friday 3 p.m. at 4800 NW Boca Raton Blvd. featuring two term Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty. Open House is from 4 to 6 P.M. Pawlenty speaks free on “Understanding Obamacare” at 6 p.m. Friday at the Embassy Suites hotel, I-95 and Yamato Road, hosted by Boca Raton dentist Dr. Larry Kawa, followed by an invitation only private dinner. RSVP to drkawa@braces1.com with your cell number and names of guests. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m. Seating is limited. Into the Woods is at the West Boca Performing Arts Theatre, 12811 W. Glades Road, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and 2 p.m Sunday. Tickets are $20-$35. Contact www.slowburntheatre.org or call 954.323.7884. The All Night Strut is at the Stage Door Theatre on Sample Road in Coral Springs through April 20. Tickets are $38-$42. Little Shop of Horrors plays through May 20. Call 954-344-7765 or visit www.stagedoortheatre.com . Parade Productions, Boca Raton’s newest theatre company, will present a premier reading of South Florida playwright Stuart Meltzers comedy, Better Than Damn Good on April 23rd, at 7:30 p.m., at the Studio at Mizner Park. Tickets are $12.00 and can be purchased on-line at www.paradeproductions.org , or by calling 866-811-4111. The ground breaking for the new Boca Raton downtown Library will now be April 24. A free Identity Theft protection seminar is 3:30-5 p.m. at 7301 West Palmetto Park Rd. Call 561.392.1772 for info. Carbonell nominated actress and acclaimed jazz artist Paulette Dozier will star as Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emersons Bar and Grill, playwright Lanie Robertson's portrait of the legendary jazz singer on April 28, 2 p.m. at the Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park, 300 South Military Trail, Boca Raton. Tickets are $15. Call 561.347.3948. The Center For Group Counseling at 22455 Boca Rio Road in Boca Raton presents a $60 writing workshop, Memories, Milestones and Memoirs on three Friday Mornings, April 27, May 4, and May 11 from 10 am to 12:30 pm, with instructor Emily Rosen, www.emilyrosen424.com. Call 561 477 8727. or 561 483 5300. erosen424@aol.com. Office Depot and SCORE presents a free business conference April 28, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lynn University. Register at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2732901181. Care Wellness Center presents a free HCG Diet Seminar 7 p.m. May 2 and noon, May 19 at 5576 West Sample Road, Margate. www.carewellnesscnter.com and www.hcg-and-diet.com. Call 954.586.2273 for reservations. Former presidential candidate Michael Dukakis speaks at a cocktail reception for the Florida Fishing Academy on May 4 at the City Fish Market restaurant, Glades Road and the Turnpike. Tickets are $150 which includes a silent auction. Call 561.747.7227 or email Rich@floridafishingacademy.com at www.floridafishingacademy.com. If you would like to save money on your AT&T land phones without changing your numbers, call 561.852.0000. West Boca Leaders Networking group has openings in some categories. Call 561.852.0000 for more info. Barry Epstein, APR, is a noted public relations, marketing and political consultant based in Boca Raton, president of the Luxury Chamber of Commerce (www.luxurychamber.com), the West Boca Leaders networking group and the founder and former president of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce; with a weekly internet television show on www.wrpbitv.com. Website; www.publicrelations.nu; email: pr@publicrelations.nu, or fax column items to 561.4510000. His blog is on the Sun-Sentinel/Jewish Journal website at www.floridajewishjournal.com - http://barrys-journal.blogspot.com.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Barry’s Buzz – April 12, 2012

“Bully” opens Friday at the Cinemark Palace in Boca and the Gateway theatre in Broward. Every student, parent, teacher, administrator and board member MUST not should, MUST see this four star documentary. Should never been considered an R rating. Could even be a PG. It was rated PG-13.
The New York Comedy Club will be moving from its Glades Road location to the former Bash of Boca facility in the Shoppes of Village Pointe on s.w. 18th street in May.
Caldwell Theatre, which postponed its upcoming show, has now cancelled it. Artistic director Clive Cholerton said that Palm Beach Dramaworks in West Palm Beach has agreed to exchange tickets for a ticket to their upcoming shows. Subscribers and ticketholders are being contacted by the Caldwell with details on the ticket exchange.
Jewish community leaders are pressing FAU officials to take swift action in response to "intimidating" and "hostile" fake eviction notices that a pro-Palestine student group posted on dorm room doors on campus.
The south end of Mizner Park will be changing with Lord & Taylor taking over the former Robb & Stucky space next year, The Yard House restaurant will open June 3 a the Cultural Arts Center and a new iPic theatre opening in the summer with a restaurant fronting Federal Highway, reserved seating, free parking and free popcorn.
The $39.5 million Dixie Highway flyover bridge connecting Boca Raton to Deerfield Beach opened Tuesday.
Over the objection of users, personal watercrafts have been banned from the South County Regional Park.
A 50-acre waterfront facelift that would restore Boca Raton's overgrown canal trails and bring tourism to the area moved ahead when Palm Beach County approved $372,868 for the Lake Wyman Restoration Project.
The Florida Supreme Court may overturn term limits in Palm Beach, Broward and other counties, paving the way for County Commissioners Burt Aaronson and Karen Marcus to run again.
Barry Epstein Live internet television show airs Friday at 10 a.m. on www.wrpbitv.com featuring movie maven Morrie Zryl on “Bully”, Latinos Restaurante proprietor Jessica Aguilar and Sun Sentinel columnist and former editorial editor Kingsley Guy. Watch to win free tickets to the Cinemark theatres.
Movies opening at the Cinemark Theatres are Bully, Lockout, The Three Stooges and The Cabin in the Woods. Movie opening at the Movies of Delray and Movies of Lake Worth theatres is In Darkness.
Sweet Charity opens tonight at Spanish River High School, through the weekend. Tickets at 241.2200.
The All Night Strut is at the Stage Door Theatre on Sample Road in Coral Springs through April 20. Tickets are $38-$42. Little Shop of Horrors opens Friday. Call 954-344-7765 or visit www.stagedoortheatre.com.
The Annual Palm Beach International Film Festival (PBIFF), which takes place Thursday, April 12, through Thursday, April 19, will present the Lifetime Achievement Award to actress June Lockhart at their Silver Screen Splash, a Sunday brunch event that will take place at The Lake Pavilion on the Waterfront on April 15.
Congressional Candidate Adam Hasner speaks at a Luxury Chamber networking event, 6 p.m. April 17 at Philippe Chow, 200 E. Palmetto Park Road. Register at www.hasner.eventbrite.com.
American Jewish Committee presents a Conversation with Consuls’ General: Critical Issues: The Impact of a Changing Middle East with Gael de Maisonneuve, France; Eva Alexandra Countess Kendrffy, Germany; Chaim Snacham, Israel; and Kevin McGurgan, United Kingdom, moderated by Palm Beach Post Editorial Page Editor, Randy Schultz, 7:30 p.m. April 17 at Temple Beth El, 333 SW 4th Ave. Boca Raton. This free event is open to the public but reservations are required at www.ajc.org/palmbeachconsuls2012 or call 561.994.7286.
The 3rd annual Fine Wines & Canines fundraising event is at Royal Palm Place, Wed, April 18th from 5:30 - 8pm. Visit www.facebook.com/pages/Fine-Wines-and-Canines/142286175838590. Tickets are $25 in advance.
Parade Productions, Boca Raton’s newest theatre company, will present a premier reading of South Florida playwright Stuart Meltzers comedy, Better Than Damn Good on April 23rd, at 7:30 p.m., at the Studio at Mizner Park. Tickets are $12.00 and can be purchased on-line at www.paradeproductions.org, or by calling 866-811-4111.
The ground breaking for the new Boca Raton downtown Library will now be April 24.
Carbonell nominated actress and acclaimed jazz artist Paulette Dozier will star as Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emersons Bar and Grill, playwright Lanie Robertson's portrait of the legendary jazz singer on April 28, 2 p.m. at the Willow Theatre in Sugar Sand Park, 300 South Military Trail, Boca Raton. Tickets are $15. Call 561.347.3948.
The Center For Group Counseling at 22455 Boca Rio Road in Boca Raton presents a $60 writing workshop, Memories, Milestones and Memoirs on three Friday Mornings, April 27, May 4, and May 11 from 10 am to 12:30 pm, with instructor Emily Rosen, www.emilyrosen424.com. Call 561 477 8727. or 561 483 5300. erosen424@aol.com.
Office Depot and SCORE presents a free business conference April 28, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lynn University. Register at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2732901181.
Former presidential candidate Michael Dukakis speaks at a cocktail reception for the Florida Fishing Academy on May 4 at the City Fish Market restaurant, Glades Road and the Turnpike. Tickets are $150 which includes a silent auction. Call 561.747.7227 or email Rich@floridafishingacademy.com at www.floridafishingacademy.com.
If you would like to save money on your AT&T land phones without changing your numbers, call 561.852.0000.
West Boca Leaders Networking group has openings in some categories. Call 561.852.0000 for more info.
Barry Epstein, APR, is a noted public relations, marketing and political consultant based in Boca Raton, president of the Luxury Chamber of Commerce (www.luxurychamber.com), the West Boca Leaders networking group and the founder and former president of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce; with a weekly internet television show on www.wrpbitv.com. Website; www.publicrelations.nu; email: pr@publicrelations.nu, or fax column items to 561.4510000. His blog is on the Jewish Journal website at www.floridajewishjournal.com - http://barrys-journal.blogspot.com.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Barrys Buzz April 5, 2012

Hard Rock Live features Cirque Dreams “Pop Goes the Rock” through April 8 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Tickets on line at www.Hardrocklivehollywood.com.
Starting April 9, the Sun-Sentinel will be charging to access its online content, except for subscribers.
Actor Avi Hoffman won a Carbonell award and the Caldwell Theatre won three awards: including Best New Work (Michael McKeever's "Stuff," which won another Carbonell for Tim Bennett and one for Angie Radosh). Most of the board of the Caldwell Theatre including Chair Bruce Rosetto has resigned. The theatre is now in the hands of the Legacy Bank receiver, Scott Brenner, and the upcoming show has been cancelled.
Former State Rep. Kevin Radar, who was acquitted of an election ethics violation, may jump into vying for the new State Senate seat created for Central Palm Beach County.
Best Buy plans to close 50 of its big-box stores this year and open 100 smaller stand-alone stores. Best Buy has 23 big-box and 11 Best Buy Mobile stores in South Florida.
The Wold Center for the Performing Arts is featured on the cover of the Real Yellow Pages.
Read Al Zucaro’s column in this weeks Boca Raton Tribune. Someone needs to be held accountable.
Barry Epstein Live internet television show airs Friday at 10 a.m. on www.wrpbitv.com featuring Lynn University political professor Dr. Robert Watson, Sun-Sentinel editorial editor Tony Fins, former editor Kingsley Guy and World Trade Center chairman Al Zucaro in front of an audience of Lynn Students from the stage of the Wold Center for the Performing Arts at Lynn University, site of the Oct. 22 final Presidential debates. This is Part 2. Part 1 aired last week.
Movies opening at the Cinemark Theatres are Titanic in 3D, American Reunion and The Raid: Redemption. Movie opening at the Delray theatre is Salmon Fishing in the Yemen.
Temple Beth El and the Wayne Barton Study Center sponsors a free Pearl City 5th Annual Easter Dinner, Sunday April 8, 1 to 4 pm at 269 NE 14th St. Boca. For more information, call 561.620.6203.
The All Night Strut is at the Stage Door Theatre on Sample Road in Coral Springs through April 20. Tickets are $38-$42. Call 954-344-7765 or visit www.stagedoortheatre.com.
The Annual Palm Beach International Film Festival (PBIFF), which takes place Thursday, April 12, through Thursday, April 19, will present the Lifetime Achievement Award to beloved actress June Lockhart at their Silver Screen Splash, a Sunday brunch event that will take place at The Lake Pavilion on the Waterfront on April 15.
Congressional Candidate Adam Hasner speaks at a Luxury Chamber networking event, 6 p.m. April 17.
American Jewish Committee presents a Conversation with Consuls’ General: Critical Issues: The Impact of a Changing Middle East with Gael de Maisonneuve, France; Eva Alexandra Countess Kendrffy, Germany; Chaim Snacham, Israel; and Kevin McGurgan, United Kingdom, moderated by Palm Beach Post Editorial Page Editor, Randy Schultz, 7:30 p.m. April 17 at Temple Beth El, 333 SW 4th Ave. Boca Raton. This free event is open to the public but reservations are required at www.ajc.org/palmbeachconsuls2012 or call 561.994.7286.
Get ready for the 3rd annual Fine Wines & Canines fundraising event at Royal Palm Place on Wed, April 18th from 5:30 - 8pm. Tickets will be going on sale shortly and are only $25 in advance this year and $35 at the door. Please LIKE the fan page to stay informed. www.facebook.com/pages/Fine-Wines-and-Canines/142286175838590.
Parade Productions, Boca Raton’s newest theatre company, will present a premier reading of South Florida playwright Stuart Meltzers comedy, Better Than Damn Good on April 23rd, at 7:30 p.m., at the Studio at Mizner Park. Tickets are $12.00 and can be purchased on-line at www.paradeproductions.org, or by calling 866-811-4111.
The ground breaking for the new Boca Raton downtown Library will now be April 24.
The Center For Group Counseling at 22455 Boca Rio Road in Boca Raton presents a $60 writing workshop, Memories, Milestones and Memoirs on three Friday Mornings, April 27, May 4, and May 11 from 10 am to 12:30 pm, with instructor Emily Rosen, www.emilyrosen424.com. Call 561 477 8727. or 561 483 5300. erosen424@aol.com.
Office Depot and SCORE presents a free business conference April 28, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lynn University. Register at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2732901181.
If you would like to save money on your AT&T land phones without changing your numbers, call 561.852.0000.
West Boca Leaders Networking group has openings in some categories. Call 561.852.0000 for more info.
Barry Epstein, APR, is a noted public relations, marketing and political consultant based in Boca Raton, president of the Luxury Chamber of Commerce (www.luxurychamber.com), the West Boca Leaders networking group and the founder and former president of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce; with a weekly internet television show on www.wrpbitv.com. Website; www.publicrelations.nu; email: pr@publicrelations.nu, or fax column items to 561.4510000. His blog is on the Jewish Journal website at www.floridajewishjournal.com - http://barrys-journal.blogspot.com.