DEERFIELD BEACH

April 13 It was reported that a business at 2531 W. Sample Rd. was broken into. The alarm and phone lines were cut and $5,908 was stolen.

April 13 A man reported that rear tires and rims were stolen from a truck parked at 840 NE 41 Court. Value of the tires and rim was estimated at $800.

April 13 It was reported that an exterior air conditioning unit was stolen from 4201 NE 2 Ave.

April 15 A man reported that someone entered his home at 2417 Lob Lolly Lane by prying open the garage door. Dresser drawers were ransacked.

April 15 A man reported that someone opened the garage door at his home at 2363 Deer Creek Trail. Once inside the garage, the person entered one car and stole $7 in change and an iPod connection cable, then entered another car and stole $5 in change.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

April 7 A woman reported that she left her purse with her two wallets inside a dressing room at T.J. Maxx at 3722 N. Federal Hwy. She returned and found her purse, but reported that the two wallets were missing. The wallets contained $800 in U.S. currency and $300 in Canadian currency. They also contained credit cards and a Canadian driver’s license.

April 10 A woman reported that someone entered her home at 2170 NE 44 St. and stole a television, two Gucci purses and an Xbox 360. Total loss was estimated at $3,100.

DEERFIELD BEACH

April 6 A woman reported that while she was pushing a cart through Deerfield Mall, an unknown suspect stole a shopping bag containing $79 worth of merchandise. Incident was reported at 3824 W. Hillsboro Blvd.

April 6 A man reported that someone smashed out a rear sliding door at his home at 443 SE 13 Court. A laptop computer and two cameras were stolen.

April 6 A man was arrested and charged for attempting to break into an apartment at 1461 SE 2 St. The man attempted to break into an apartment window with a hedge clippers.

DEERFIELD – District 4

March 30 Conveyance burglary took place in the Villages of Hillsboro Park, 4000 NW 6 St., between 5:20 and 6:10 p.m. Burglars targeted items left in vehicles at the Villages of Hillsboro Park on Friday. Three vehicles were burglarized by smashed windows with cellular phones and wallets targeted. While visiting the park, please do not leave items of value in your vehicle.

March 31 Residential burglary was reported in Woodlake Circle in Deer Creek between 8 and 10:30 p.m. Victim reported leaving for dinner and, upon returning, finding the rear slider (pool area faces golf course) slightly ajar. Victim reported subject was in residence and went through belongings. It appeared subject left as the victim returned home. Victim was unable to determine if anything was missing at this time. Scene was processed.

NOTE: The previous week, two residential burglaries were reported on Woodlake Circle in Deer Creek. Suspects entered through slider doors and targeted jewelry. If you notice suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call 911.

April 8 A woman reported that her residence at 711 NE 51 Court was broken into. A video game system, video camera, digital camera and jewelry were stolen. Total loss was estimated at $4,330.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

March 30 A woman was arrested and charged with stealing $167.52 worth of items from CVS at 3580 N. Federal Hwy. It was determined that the woman had three convictions for petty theft, so the charges were increased to felony petty theft. The woman had received a previous warning from CVS for trespassing. She was also charged with trespass after warning.

April 1 A woman reported that while she was at Packy’s, at 4480 N. Federal Hwy., someone went into her purse and stole a money pouch. The pouch contained $87, a Florida driver’s license and credit and debit cards.

A group of dignitaries gathered atop the new Dixie Flyover bridge Tuesday morning, April 10, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony before the flyover opened to the public around 11 a.m. As Deerfield Beach Mayor Peggy Noland said, “It’s been over 25 years that this bridge has been talked about. I’m glad I lived to see the day!” State Rep. Gywndolen Clarke-Reed called this “a momentous occasion. I was on the city commission when the idea first came to fruition. To be in Tallahassee now, bringing home the dollars…” Clarke-Reed said she was very pleased that the bridge does not disconnect the community — that District 2 was especially concerned about this. She commended Deerfield Planning & Growth Management Director Jerry Ferguson for the design. “He worked very hard on this,” she said. The bridge structure gives multi-lane access to connect Deerfield Beach with Boca Raton. There are two lanes and a bicycle/pedestrian walkway southbound. Two more lanes and a bicycle/pedestrian walkway go northbound. Below that is a secondary, smaller bridge over the canal that will ultimately only be open to southbound traffic, according to FDOT Public Information Officer Miranda Iglesias. It will remain closed during brick paving installation at NE 2 Street and NE 2 Avenue.  *For more information about the Dixie Flyover Project, visit the FDOT project website, www.dixie-flyover.com, or call FDOT at 954-777-4090. The Dixie Highway Project Field Office is located at 81 NE 3 Avenue in Deerfield Beach.* See video Of Ceremony and full speed ride over Flyover on ObserverTV.*

DEERFIELD BEACH

March 29 A business at 100 S. Military Trail #11 was broken into by smashing the front window. 13 cartons of cigarettes, lottery tickets, $61 in coins and telephone cards were stolen. Total loss was $652.

March 31 A woman reported that her home at 2056 Woodlake Circle was entered and her belongings gone through. She did not know if anything had been stolen.

March 31 A man reported that his friend, a woman, stole his car. He was able to contact the woman, who said she would return the car. But the car has not been returned. Incident was reported at 1460 SW 3 Terr.

March 31 A man was sharing a room with another man at Embassy Suites Deerfield Beach, 950 SE 21 Ave. When he woke up, he realized that his roommate had stolen several iPhones and his wallet.

April 1 A woman reported that while she was shopping at Publix at 1337 S. Military Trail, her wallet was stolen from her purse.

April 1 A woman reported that someone entered her home at 2962 Waterford Dr. and stole a gold chain necklace with three diamonds valued at about $400. She believes her brother may have taken the necklace.

April 1 A man reported that his apartment at 490 Jefferson Dr., Unit 102 was burglarized. He reported the loss of two flat-screen televisions, one motorcycle, four school books and a gun.

April 1 A man was involved in a rollover car accident at 300 SE 6 St. The driver told a witness he had cocaine in the car. A bag of cocaine was found in the car. The man was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine.

DEERFIELD – District 4

Crime Stoppers Alert – Surveillance cameras in a Deerfield Beach Dunkin’ Donuts captured clear images of a man with a T-shirt or cloth wrapped around his hand who demanded money from the cashier. Broward Sheriff’s Office robbery detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying this criminal, who calmly took the money from the employee’s hand and left the restaurant around 9:40 p.m. Feb. 27 at 3390 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach. He was wearing dark pants and sneakers, a black, long-sleeved athletic shirt with white piping and a tan cap with writing on the front. Video is available on www.sheriff.org. Anyone with information is asked to contact BSO Det. Cody Gill at 954-321-4270. Or report information anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Broward County at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or online at www.
browardcrimestoppers.org.

March 29 Residential burglary was reported in Deer Creek on N. Emerald Way between 6 and 6:30 p.m. An audible alarm was dispatched for this location. Upon arrival, neighbor was on scene. The front side light window was smashed out. A laptop computer and other unknown items were taken. Owners left the house at 6 p.m.. Attempts to reach the homeowners by telephone were negative. Scene was processed.

March 29 Burglary to a business took place at Computer Direct, 3318 W. Hillsboro Blvd. at 3 a.m. Deputy viewed smashed window and alarm sounding to business. Papa unit and K9 were on scene. Subjects gone on arrival. East metal gate inside business protecting glass was left unsecured. Cash register and possibly computers targeted. Scene was processed.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

March 22 It was reported that a home at 3900 NE 26 Ave. (owned by Bank of America due to a repossession) was entered and a refrigerator and stove were stolen. A number of realtors had been showing the house. It is unknown who might have taken the appliances.

March 23 A man reported that he was involved in an altercation with his roommate. The man spent a brief time in jail. He reported that when he returned, he found that six checks had been taken, forged and uttered at the Check Cashing Store. He believes his roommate took the checks. Loss was $1,570. Incident was reported at 2141 NE 42 St.

RE: Lighting up that intersection

Dear Editor:

How does one put a price on a human life?

Thetus Fleming, age 22, was killed in a hit-and-run accident  on Hillsboro Boulevard [east of MLK].

Anyone who travels that route will have to admit that the lighting in the evening hours is substandard at best. A left-turn signal was denied by FDOT. Why didn’t the city pursue the second alternative, which was to increase the lighting at that intersection? Lack of funding is not an acceptable response when someone has been killed.

When the CRA finished The Cove Shopping Center, they neglected to provide the outlets on the poles for lighting the complex for the holidays. They had to purchase a [circuit board] that has as its sole purpose lighting a Christmas tree. More important than a human life?

There are FPL light polls at the MLK intersection, and the requirement for additional lighting would be also adding transformers and lights. The cost for such a project would be anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000.

Where should the money come from for the transformers and lights at MLK?

The city is assessing users of electricity as a result of the passage of the utility tax. That tax should generate approximately $4.9 million by the end of the fiscal year. We heard that the public service [= utility] tax was to be used to reduce the millage by 1 mill. That would only have required $4,622,065, but the budget added $6,201,100 as the combined income from the water and electric assessments.

If it is necessary to maintain those figures in the budget, and the city is complaining about not getting the $1.2 million from the employees, then the next step would be to use the $2 million savings from the BSO merger. That money was never part of the adopted budget, but is supposed to come to the city by the end of this fiscal year.

Don’t tell the taxpayers that a human life in the city of Deerfield is not worth an expenditure of $3,000 to $5,000 to light up that intersection like a Christmas tree.

Jean Robb

Deerfield Beach

Maundy – Thursday

Thursday, April 5, 7 p.m.

Community Presbyterian Church, Sanctuary

1950 SE 5 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

“The Service of Darkness;” Rev. Dr. Dennis Andrews will lead a short meditative worship service. Easter weekend: Regular Saturday at Six worship service is April 7 at 6 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 8, will offer a casual 8:30 a.m. service,  traditional service at 11 a.m. (hand bell choir performs). Look for the Easter Bunny. Egg hunt at 9:45 a.m. 954-427-0222.

Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt

Thursday, April 5, 8 p.m.

Constitution Park

2841 Hillsboro Blvd.,Deerfield Beach, FL  33442

This hunt is for kids 7-14 years old. Bring your flashlights. Search the park for 7500 prize-filled eggs. Special eggs get prizes. Refreshments after. 954-480-4494. www.Deerfield-Beach.com

Public Procession of the Cross

Friday, April 6, 3 p.m.

At 2:30 p.m., gather at Dunkin Donuts (NW corner of Federal Hwy & NE 33 St.). Public Procession of a 6 ft. cross will stop periodically for the Stations of the Cross, a 1-mile trek from Federal Hwy., along Sample Rd., to St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, 1111 NE 36 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33064.

Followed by Good Friday service and adoration of the cross or enter hall for refreshments. 954-942-5887.

Egg-Stravaganza

Friday, April 6, 6 p.m.

Westside Park

445 SW 2 St.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Ages 10 and under, ages divided. Over 5,000 candy-filled eggs. Prizes given for “special eggs.” 954-480-4481.

Children’s Easter Pageant

Saturday, April 7, 5 p.m.

St. Martin’s Episcopal Church

140 SE 28 Ave.

Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Egg hunt, butterfly release and service for the young and young at heart. Followed by reception. 954-941-4843. www.stmartinchurch.org.

Annual Easter Egg Run

Saturday, April 7, 10 a.m.

Deerfield Middle School Athletics Complex

501 SE 6 Ave., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Over 8,000 eggs. For ages 10 and under, ages divided. Prizes for special eggs. 954-480-4429.

Pompano Easter on the beach

Sunday, April 8, 6:45 a.m.

Pompano Pier Parking Lot

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Sponsored by Kiwanis Club. Seating provided. Guest speaker: Pastor Brad Jones of City Church Pompano. Music by Bob Terch, First Baptist Church, Pompano Beach. 954-942-8108.

Easter brunch

Sunday, April 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Deerfield Country Club’s Bella Vista

50 Fairway Dr.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

New ownership of restaurant. Omelet station, carving station, seafood station, salads, dessert station and more. Adults: $22, Children 12 & under: $12.95. Plus tax & gratuity.
Reservations recommended. 954-427-4400.

Chamber – Breakfast in Deerfield

Thursday, April 5, 7:30 a.m.

Deerfield Chamber

1601 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Catered by Olympia Flame Diner.

MammoVan

Thursday, April 5

NE Focal Point Senior Center

227 NW 2 St.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

No prescription needed for screening mammograms over the age of 40. Results in two business days. No insurance Komen Grant available. To schedule an appointment or for information, call 561-955-4700.

“Art on the Boulevard”

Friday, April 6, 6 to 9 p.m.

2611 E. Atlantic Blvd.

Pompano Beach, FL  33062

Free event. Local Artists exhibit work for sale (commission FREE). Featured Artists: Pat Ward, Sheryl Hughes, Bent Anderson, Voughn Tucker. Hosted by Greight Spaces Interior Design. 954-788-9044.

Tito Puente Jr. plays

Friday, April 6, 6:30 (festivities begin)

Count de Hoernle Amphitheater

590 Plaza Real

Boca Raton, FL, 33432

Before listening to the Latin and tropical jazzy beats free (at 7:30 p.m.), grab a bite from gourmet food trucks (at 6:30 p.m.). Then, learn some moves from a Zumba performance at 7 p.m. 561-367-7070.

Learn about Sea Turtles

Friday, April 6, 10:30 a.m.

North Beach Pavilion (north of pier)

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

City of Deerfield Beach is hosting an approx. hour-long Environmental Education Workshop focused on sea turtles—their nesting habits, species that nest here, and how to minimize impact on them. Coffee and donuts served. 954-480-4407

Volunteer Day

Saturday, April 7, 9 a.m.

Deerfield Beach Arboretum

Constitution Park

2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Bring gloves. Water/ lunch supplied. 954-480-4494 or Jerry@ treezoo.com.

Flower Show – “A Celebration of Love”

Saturday, April 7

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Emma Lou Olson Civic Center

1801 NE 6 St.

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Presented by Pompano Beach Garden Club. Public invited to see creative floral designs, horticulture, educational exhibits. Free.  954-943-2699.

Yard Sale

Saturday, April 7, 7 a.m. to noon

Palms of Deerfield Yard and Community Room

425 NW 1 Terr.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Palms of Deerfield and F.A.C.T. 1st Annual Yard Sale. 954-548-8958.

Deerfield Beach Democratic Club meets

Monday, April 9, noon

Century Village, Le Club

3501 W. Dr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

In attendance: State Senator Jeremy Ring, State Rep. Jim Waldman, State Rep. Gwyndolen Clarke-Reed, State Rep. Irv. Slosberg and former State Rep. Kelly Skidmore (as moderator) for a Tallahassee Session update. Anyone who wishes to have lunch will have to pay dues. Passover and Non-Passover will be served.

Gold Coast Toastmasters Club

Monday, April 9, 7 to 9 p.m.

Denny’s

3151 NW 9 Ave.

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309

Members from both Broward & Palm Beach Counties. Visitors welcome. Have fun improving speaking and
listening skills. Fight the fear and further your career.
954-895-3555.

Pompano Beach Garden Club meets

Monday, April 9, 12:30 p.m.

Emma Lou Olson Civic Center

1801 NE 6 St.

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Theme: “Every Thing’s Coming Up Roses,” presented by Geoff Coolidge, owner of Cool Roses. Refreshments served. 954-943-2699

By Becki Coffy

Hungry for a great burger? Have a hankering for a hot dog? Then be sure to stop by the newly opened Gimme A Burger restaurant at 1200 E. Hillsboro Blvd. in Deerfield Beach. The easy access and ample parking make it a breeze to enjoy this restaurant. The first thing you notice is the bright white and orange (a nod to Syracuse) decor and how sparkling clean and neat everything is. Owners Yasmin and Serhad Oktay chose the color scheme, designed the interior and the menu and their daughter suggested the hungry wolf logo. (see ad below.)

The most popular item is the hungry wolf burger, made with your choice of 12 free toppings. Or, for a small fee, you may select other toppings, such as caramelized onions, bacon, wasabi mayo, Tahini sauce and fried egg, to mention a few.

Gimme A Burger has delicious hand-cut french fries, sweet potato waffle fries and onion rings. I hate to admit it, but we tried all three and they were wonderful. The onion rings were light and crispy with real onion inside. French fries were served with the skin on – my favorite.

My husband chose the chili made with just a hint of heat as the spoonful of thick, hearty soup slipped to the back of your throat. I chose their signature cheese burger soup, rich and creamy, filled with meat and topped with shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes. Both soups are made fresh in-house. We moved to course No.2 and my husband chose the hungry wolf burger. The burger was big, very juicy and full of flavor. All burgers are made from 100 percent certified prime black angus beef.

To shake things up a bit, they offer four other burger types. The buffalo burger is made from ground bison meat, the wow burger is prime black angus beef mixed with spicy dried Turkish sausage, the gobbler is a fresh ground turkey patty served with cranberry mayo, and the mediterranean burger is fresh ground beef infused with onions, garlic parsley, herbs and spices.

I decided to take Yasmin’s recommendation and ordered her favorite, the ‘wazzup grilled fish sandwich.’  It was marinated in a blend of special herbs and spices to punch up the flavor of this flakey white fish, topped with lettuce and tomato and finished with a wasabi mayo to add just a little kick.

Also on the menu are hot dogs and chili dogs served on a grilled bun.  There are crispy chicken tenders, a ground beef quesadilla, a grilled chicken sandwich and for the vegetarian, a ‘red, red vegan’ stuffed pita sandwich and falafel in a pita with tahini sauce.

Their signature salad comes with mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, dried cranberries, walnuts, chick peas and greek olives. Garden salads are also available. Chicken, a burger patty, falafel or grilled fish may be added.

For dessert, try the cinnamon sugar puffs. Add a scoop of ice cream if you wish or order one of their homemade milk shakes.

Gimme a Burger recently began serving breakfast from 7 to 11a.m. The ‘cluck and moo’ sandwich is an egg and cheese muffin served panini style. The ‘howling’ gobbler’ is made with an egg, cheese and turkey sausage. The Timberwolf, a sandwich made with a burger, American cheese, hash browns and a fried egg, will keep you full until dinner.

As for me, I’ll be trying the Snow Wolf Bizkitz on my next trip. These fried biscuits are served warm with powdered sugar and a side of cream cheese or mixed berry jam. Could that sound any more delicious?

Indoor and outdoor seating is offered and online ordering will be available soon. Menu available at www.gimmeaburger.com or call 954-708-2553 to place order in advance. Stop by the next time you are out. Until we eat again…

LHP Library Semi-Annual Book Sale

Thursday, March 29 to Saturday, March 31 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dixon Ahl Hall, 2220 NE 38 St., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Gently used books, DVDs, VHS tapes and CDs available for purchase. Prices range from 25 cents (paperback) to $5 (hardcover) and $1 to $3 for DVDs and CDs.  On Saturday, March 31 from 1 to 4 p.m., $1 will get you as many books as you can fit in a plastic bag (we provide).  Proceeds benefit the library.  Donations of items may be dropped off at the library during regular business hours.

Boy Scout Troop 119-Annual Pasta Dinner

Saturday, March 31, 5 to 7 p.m.

St. Ambrose Rectory Social Hall, 380 S. Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

$5, includes salad, dessert and beverage. Children under 5 are free. Tickets available at door. Silent auction. For information, call Scout Master Sal Biviano at 954-675-5683.

Publix Grand Opening

Saturday, March 31, 7 a.m.  to 11 p.m.

2511 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Rebuilt Publix offers great sales this day and free reusable bag for the first 1,500 customers. Original store, opened in 1967, was torn down last year in April to make way for the new building. In addition to standard grocery, they have a bakery, deli, floral, seafood and sushi departments, Publix pharmacy and Publix Liquors. Look for an expanded natural and organic food offering and artisan cheeses.

Spring Fling

Saturday, March 31, 9:30 a.m. to noon

Athletics Multi-Purpose Field, 1701 NE 8 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Hit the bunny trail and have a fun-filled day with bounce house, rock climbing wall, face painting, DJ, games and more. For 12 and under. $2 per child. Bring donation of two canned goods for local food banks. 954-786-4111.

Surfers for Autism

Saturday, March 31 to April 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

North of pier between 1 and 2 Street, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Event helps autistic kids gain confidence and have fun while learning to surf. Booths, LIVE entertainment, after party. On Sunday, pro/am surf contest with a pro, longboard, womens’ and junior division. Items raffled off on Saturday, donations accepted. Registration closed, but there are future events. 561-315-0407. www.surfersforautism.org.

Cuisine of the Region

Wednesday, April 4, 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Embassy Suites, 950 S. Ocean Dr., Grand Ballroom, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Dinner by the bite from S. FL finest restaurants. Gourmet desserts and wines from around the world. Silent auction, door prizes. Benefits NE Focal Point. $50/ $60 at door. Get tickets at NE Focal Point, 227 NW 2 St., Deerfield Beach, 33441. 954-480-4460.

Surveillance cameras in a Deerfield Beach Dunkin’ Donuts at 3390 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, captured clear images of a man with a T-shirt or cloth wrapped around his hand who demanded money from the cashier. Broward Sheriff’s Office robbery detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying this criminal, who calmly took the money from the employee’s hand and left the restaurant around 9:40 p.m. Feb. 27. He was wearing dark pants and sneakers, a black, long-sleeved athletic shirt with white piping and a tan cap with writing on the front.

To see video of the robbery live click ObserverTV-Crime Watch videos