Get an Introduction to Canoeing on July 23rd at Daggerwing Nature Center. For ages 8+, $10 per participant. An ACA certified instructor will teach the parts and terms associated with canoeing as well as the basic skills needed to successfully navigate a canoe. Call 561-629-8760 for reservations.
Go hear the Turnstiles, a Billy Joel Tribute Band on July 24th at Mizner Park Amphitheater. The free concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Blankets are chairs are welcome but no pets, umbrellas, or outside food and beverages.
Build with Lots o’LEGO Bricks on July 24th at 3 p.m. at the Glades Road Library. Ages 5 and up. Call 561-482-4554 to preregister.
Try something different on July 24th at The Center Stage Performing Arts. The Sick Puppies Improv Show starts at 9:30 p.m. Center Stage is located at 7200 West Camino Real, Suite 330 in Boca Raton. Tickets are $15.
Get tickets for Slightly Stoopid with the Dirty Heads and Stick Figure on July 25th at Sunset Cove Amphitheater. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Show starts at 6:30 p.m. No chairs, strollers, cameras, pets or outside food or beverages. Advance tickets are $34.50. Call ticketmaster at 800-745-3000.
Laugh out Loud at “The Royal Family” on July 25th at Studio One Theatre on the FAU Campus. This comedy was nominated for a TONY Award in 2010. Shows are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Call 800-564-9539 for tickets. Tickets are $20
Enjoy a night of music with Idina Menzel on July 26th at Mizner Park Amphitheater. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Purchase tickets at Ticketmaster. Tickets start at $70 with fees.
Month: July 2015
Principal Stenner Returning to West Boca High?
Update: The proposed Stenner settlement agreement is at bottom.
The Palm Beach Post reports that West Boca High Principal Mark Stenner is expected to face a 10-day suspension as a result of the plagiarism in his graduation speeches.
It appears that Stenner will return to West Boca High. We’ve heard from many readers about the situation. Mostly they’re angry, they compare it to how the school treats students who commit plagiarism, and call for him to be fired. One parent of a current student wrote:
Mr. Stenner has shown no remorse for his plagiarism, and in fact, only contempt that he should be questioned. A principal should be held to the highest standard. Placing him back at the school is the worst possible decision. He has no moral authority left.
Another wrote this:
As a parent of a student at WBHS I am appalled at the slap on the wrist given this principal. If it were a student who was guilty of this, imagine the repercussions to the student. How can he have any credibility standing up in front of the student body after this? Every time he talks everyone will be Googling to find out who he copied this time.
If this were the only problem at WBHS it would be one thing. But the fact is WBHS is an underperforming school in a district and area that deserves better. Over my child’s time at WBHS I have observed first hand just how hollow the education received here is. While there are a few good teachers who stand out, by and large this administration has fostered a culture of mediocrity, tolerating indifferent and incompetent teachers. Many of the students who do well there do so because their parents pay for private tutors to do the job that the school is supposed to do.
Students succeed in spite of WBHS not because of it. Our kids deserve better than a principal who would plagiarize speeches and they deserve a school that prepares them for college and their life beyond.
Note that we’re not sure about calling West Boca High “underperforming.” The school has done well in state rankings.
We’ve also heard from school staff. Some would be happy to see him go and others love the guy and think he’s a great principal.
Stenner’s status is on the school board agenda for Wednesday:
Agenda Item Details
Meeting Jul 22, 2015
SPECIAL MEETING immediately following Workshop in the Board Room Category
Chairman Adds Items for Good Cause
Subject Item Added: LD1 Type Information, Procedural
Item Added:
LD1 Settlement Agreement and General Release with Mark Stenner
Good Cause Statement:
Good cause exists for the adding of this item as it is in the best interest of the School District and its students, and will allow Mr. Stenner to focus on his work as an employee of the School District.
Settlement agreement
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Boca High Grad Killed in Motorcycle Accident
An early morning motorcycle accident on Spanish River Blvd claimed the life of Boca High graduate Seth Dierksen, age 22. From the report it appears to have been near the entrance to the FAU campus at roughly 4 am this morning.
From the Boca Raton Police Department:
Officers with the Boca Raton Police Department’s Traffic Homicide Unit are investigating a fatal crash, which happened this morning at 3:57 a.m., in the 800 block of NW Spanish River Boulevard.
The operator of a 2011 Kawasaki motorcycle was traveling east on NW Spanish River Boulevard when he collided with a 2007 International 18-wheeler truck. The operator of the motorcycle died at the scene.
If you have information about this crash, please call Traffic Homicide Investigator Michael Daly at (561) 620-6081.
2011 Kawasaki Motorcycle:
Seth Clayton Dierksen
22 years old
Boca Raton, FL
Injury: Fatal
2007 International Truck:
William Grinslade
43 years old
Winter Haven, FL
Injury: None
Japango or No Go? Two Bad Inspections
Japango in Regency Court (northwest corner of Yamato and Jog) had the worst numbers in our latest restaurant inspection report for West Boca. In early July they had 30 total violations, only 5 weeks after a previous inspection with 27 total violations. Usually we see places clean up their act after a bad inspection but that didn’t happen here.
The four high priority violations on the late May inspection were:
- Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Lemon wedges for drinks
- Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area.
- Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat **Corrected On-Site**
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken above raw beef and sea food
The more recent July 2nd inspection also had four marked high priority:
- Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. … Fresh Scottish Salmon is being used for sushi.
- Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. … Sushi rice no time control
- Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. … Cook Line Undercounter Cooler, raw she’ll eggs over ready to eat uncovered sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. … Rear exterior of building AND at interior mop sink.
Incidentally we’ve never understood why a vacuum breaker is a high priority violation, while other violations rated “intermediate” seem more disturbing, such as these:
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
But now that we looked it up, we understand why a vacuum breaker might be important:
[A vacuum breaker] prevent[s] potentially contaminated water from flowing back up a hose, faucet, pre-rinse, or toilet fixture and into the potable water system in your restaurant. Waste and sewage water is rich with microorganisms that can quickly infect an entire water supply, and that’s why these plumbing valves like this brass ball valve that allow for the complete shut off of flow, are so important.
Next worst in this report goes to Sandalfoot Bagel with 27 violations on July 7th. The high priority violations didn’t look so good:
- Employee failed to wash hands before changing gloves and/or putting on gloves to work with food. … Cook changed gloves multiple times, all without hand washing. **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. … **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. … REACH IN COOLER… (3 Door Jordan) soup 48° pooled eggs 50° corned beef hash 54° AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 48° **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Two others with 20 or more violations were:
China Spring on 441 (25 violations including 4 high priority)
Boca Pita Express on Beracasa Way (20 violations with 1 high priority)
Between 10 and 17 violations:
On/Near Palmetto Park
New Golden China Inc
Sushi Yama Japanese Restaurant
Sal’s Italian Restaurant
Hong Kong Palace
Mama’s NY Pizza Inc
Sandalfoot
China Wok
Pizza Thick And Thin
On/Near Glades
Brooklyn Boys Pizza
Einstein Bros Bagel #845
Duffy’s Sports Grill
Dominic’s
441
China Ming
Tempura House
On the positive side the licensing inspection for the new Chen’s Yokohama (replacing Yokohama Sushi) in Boca Lyons Plaza was perfect. Other perfect inspections included Yogurt Zone in Somerset Shoppes, Hurricane Grill in Mission Bay, and Moon’s Tavern in Boca Greens. Moon’s also had a perfect inspection last year.
Near-perfect inspections included Vinny’s All Day Cafe, Outback Steakhouse and La Ferme.
Our spreadsheet for this report is below:
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Recent Home Sales in Woodfield, St. Andrews, Colony Point, Seasons, and Broken Sound
Homes in the 33496 zip code are located between 441 and Military Trail, north of Yamato Road to the Delray line. Neighborhoods in this area include Long Lake Estates, St. Andrews, The Oaks, Woodfield Country Club, Newport Bay Club, Boca Gardens, Broken Sound, Whisper Walk, The Polo Club, Lakeridge and Seasons.
Woodfield Country Club
The gated community of Woodfield Country Club has a clubhouse, jogging and biking paths, a pool and tennis courts. It has been recognized as a 5 star Platinum Club of America since 2006. Owners must purchase membership equity in the club which features an 18 hole championship golf course and pro shop. Students go to Calusa Elementary School, Omni Middle School and Spanish River Community High School.
The 2 story home at 5735 Harrington Way in Woodfield Country Club sold for $900,000. It has 5 bedrooms and 5.1 bathrooms in 5275 sq. feet of living space. The chef’s kitchen has granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances including a double oven and 2 microwaves. A unique feature are the purple cabinets in the master bedroom. The roof was replaced in 2007. The home has beautiful lake views. Built in 1988, it was purchased in 2004 for $600,000.
4120 Briarcliff Circle sold for $975,000. It has 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms in 3672 sq. feet of living space.
6501 Landings Court sold for $1.125 million. It has 4 bedrooms and 4.2 bathrooms in 4056 sq. feet of living space.
5600 Regency Circle sold for $675,00. It has 3 bedrooms and 3.1 bathrooms in 2592 sq. feet of living space.
St. Andrews Country Club, a gated community, boasts an expansive clubhouse with basketball courts, a large pool, and tennis courts. There is a large recreation and aquatic center as well as 2 golf courses. There is a mandatory golf membership which requires a non refundable initiation fee. The club also offers dining and catering venues. St. Andrews Country Club is located on Clint Moore Road west of Jog Road.
This stunning home at 7242 Ayrshire Lane in St. Andrews sold for $1.25 million. It has 4 bedrooms and 5.2 bathrooms in 4997 sq. feet of living space. The ranch is on a premium waterfront lot and has great golf views. The home has an open floor plan and interesting architectural details. The kitchen has a large island and two refrigerators. The home was built in 1988 and last purchased for $540,000 in 2011.
7132 Queenferry Circle sold for $815,000. It has 3 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms in 4315 sq. feet of living space.
6861 Queenferry Circle sold for $835,000. It has 4 bedrooms and 4.1 bathrooms in 3952 sq. feet of living space.
17186 Courtland Lane sold for $935,000. It has 4 bedrooms and 4.1 bathrooms in 3678 sq. feet of living space.
17057 Northway Circle sold for $850,000. It has 3 bedrooms and 4.1 bathrooms in 4574 sq. feet of living space.
7726 Charney Lane sold for $822,500. It has 4 bedrooms and 3.1 bathrooms in 3844 sq. feet of living space.
Colony Point is a small community located on the north side of Clint Moore, just west of Military Trail. It has sidewalks for walking and biking. Students here attend Calusa Elementary School, Omni Middle School and Spanish River Community High School.
This contemporary ranch home at 6601 NW 23rd Way in Colony Point sold for $610,000. It has 4 bathrooms and 3 full bathrooms in 2704 sq feet of living space. The kitchen boasts new cabinets, quartz counter tops, marble floors and new stainless steel appliances. The master bathroom has dual sinks, a separate shower and jacuzzi tub. All the bathrooms have been recently renovated. Located on a large lot, the large screened patio has garden views and a free form pool with a stunning waterfall. Built in 1990, this home was foreclosed on in 2014.
The Polo Club is a gated community and exclusive country club. Owners must purchase an equity interest in the club. The club features 2 championship golf courses, a new 145,000 square foot clubhouse, 29 tennis courts, spa and community pool. There are also multiple dining options, a fitness center and playground. The Polo Club is located on Military Trail north of Clint Moore.
The beautiful home at 17072 Huntington Park Way sold for $762,500. It has 3 bedrooms with a den and 3.1 bathrooms in 2772 sq. feet of living space. The kitchen and bathrooms were recently renovated. New floors and a new roof were also added. When installing a new roof, it’s important to consider the benefits of hail resistant shingles so you can decide whether or not to protect your roofing and your home against destructive debris. Built in 1990, it was originally sold for $290,000.
The Seasons
3131 NW 60th sold for $800,000. It has 5 bedrooms and 4.1 bathrooms in 3469 sq. feet of living space.
6554 NW 31st Way sold for $790,000. It has 5 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms in 3999 sq. feet of living space.
6248 NW 32nd Terrace sold for $860,000. It has 5 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms in 3768 sq. feet of living space.
The Oaks
17582 Middle Lake Drive sold for $985,000. It has 4 bedrooms and 4.1 bathrooms in 3670 sq. feet of living space.
17808 Villa Club Way solf for $992,500. It has 5 bedrooms and 4.2 bathrooms in 4448 sq. feet of living space.
17794 Lake Azure Way sold for $830,000. It has 5 bedrooms and 4.2 bathrooms in 4404 sq. feet of living space.
17994 Lake Azure Way sold for $750,000. It has 3 bedrooms and 3.2 bathrooms in 3390 sq. feet of living space.
Broken Sound
2539 63rd Street sold for $600,000. It has 3 bedrooms and 3.1 bathrooms in 2834 sq. feet of living space.
6051 NW 24th Terrace sold for $765,000. It has 3 bedrooms and 4.1 bathrooms in 3035 sq. feet of living space.
6068 NW 24th Terrace sold for $690,000. It has 3 bedrooms and 3.1 bathrooms in 3066 sq. feet of living space.
5601 NW 23rd Avenue sold for $700,000. It has 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms in 3098 sq. feet of living space.
Millpond
3642 NW 24th Terrace sold for $615,000. It has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms in 2651 sq. feet of living space.