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Published June 3rd,, 2008
By Dale M. King
Developers of the Eden condominium project – a development in the works for six years with no apparent completion in sight – were scheduled to appear before the Boca Raton Planning & Zoning Board this week with a proposal to save the four-building complex.
But the session has been postponed indefinitely, according to a legal ad posted by the city of Boca Raton.
Steven Platzek, attorney for several Eden residents, asked for a delay. “Given that my clients only recently received notice of the committee’s intention to conduct the meeting to approve the developers’ modified site plan, I respectfully request that the Planning & Zoning [Board] postpone the scheduled meeting 60 days to allow my clients time to obtain a land use attorney to investigate the propriety of the developers’ proposed modification.
Platzek also said that he was retained by several unit owners who allege that the developers failed “to adequately and timely complete the development as promised pursuant to the unit owners’ contract for purchase and sale they entered into with the developer several years ago.”
Originally conceived as a luxury condo project, Eden has fallen on hard financial times and suffered construction setbacks, according to officials from Ceebraid-Signal and Boca East LLC, the firms involved in the project.
Recently, the Florida Attorney General’s Office, Economic Crimes division, subpoenaed records from Boca East LLC and Ceebraid-Signal Corp.
A few weeks earlier, the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulations launched two investigations of Boca East LLC and Adam Schlesinger, Eden’s project manager.
Messages left by the Boca Raton News at those offices have not been returned.
In the meantime, the developers are scheduled to appear before the P&Z Board at some time in the future to discuss changing the complex from all condos to 248 independent age-restricted living units, to be built in conjunction with Parc Communities. They will likely be rental units.

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ONSTAGE: THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL I suspect that Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati’s production of this 2004 show will be this spring’s theatrical guilty pleasure. Trailer Park, a product of the 2004 New York Musical Theater Festival, sounds pretty silly. (One reviewer described it as “the theatrical equivalent of a bag of Doritos,” not good for you but impossible to put down.) What should make this show fun is a cast directed by Aubrey Berg, head of the musical theater program at UC’s College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), in his ETC debut. He’s using present students and past grads, offering a local showcase of what CCM routinely exports. Current CCM student Ashley Kate Adams is Pippi, a “talented stripper”; Jessica Hendy, a CCM grad who’s been in Aida and Cats on Broadway, is an agoraphobic housewife. The show also features members of a white-trash Greek chorus who play everything from hotel maids to disco queens — ETC veteran Deb Girdler as Betty, the loud-mouthed manager of Armadillo Acres; another ETC regular, Sara Mackie, as Lin (short for “Linoleum”), whose husband is a death-row inmate; and another CCM grad, Gina Valentine, as Pickles, a 17-year-old who suffers from hysterical pregnancies. If you’re looking for laughs, this will be the place to park. $16-$35. Through June 22.
Buy tickets, check out performance times and find nearby bars and restaurants here. — Rick Pender
MUSIC: RA RA RIOT, the chamber Pop sextet, supports its eponymous debut at the Gypsy Hut. See Sound Advice preview here.
ONSTAGE: ELLA captivates audiences with a soulful musical tribute to the “First Lady of Song” at the Playhouse in the Park. See Rick Pender’s review here.
EVENTS: UC WORLDFEST Bringing together food, fun and culture, UC International is hosting free events of worldly proportions. Worldfest kicks off on Thursday with a variety of colorful outdoor booths featuring different cultural displays and cuisines from student organizations and community groups. This year the festival is going green and showcasing everything from trendy eco-friendly products to tips on organic farming. On Friday, The Society for the Appreciation of Bharatiya Heritage and Arts is promoting interest in Indian classical music and dance. The SABHA is proudly presenting vocalist Aruan Sairim. After getting in the mood from Friday’s show, chow down on Indian cuisine Saturday afternoon at the Taste of India. It will not only be full of tasty treats, but cultural enthusiasts can also learn about the different aspects of the Indian culture including traditional music and dance and henna tattooing. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday and noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Free. Get details and find nearby bars and restaurants here. — Beth Rudolph

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* "Girls of Grace Nation: How You Live" simulcast, 9 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 582 Southwood Drive, Eden. For seventh- through 12th-grade girls. Fifth- and sixth-graders may attend with parental consent. College students welcomed. Sponsored by Point of Grace. An amazing day of high-energy truth designed to empower teenage girls to stand strong in who God created them to be. Lunch provided. Tickets $10. 623-3962.
* Chili Cook-Off, 5:30 p.m. Speedwell Presbyterian Church, 862 Iron Works Road, Reidsville. Chili recipes have been entered and will be evaluated by an impartial panel of judges outside the church. A trophy awaits the winner, and donations will help cover the cost of refurbishing the church’s antique handbells. Everyone is welcome. Free. Donations accepted. Nori Torbert, 951-2287.
* CrossWalk Cafe, 7 p.m., Church of God of Prophecy, 13811 N.C. 87, Eden. Coffeehouse ministry featuring music by the Powerhouse Praise Band from Stoneville and hosted by Marvin Mumford of Charlotte. Free and open to the public. Concessions available. Held last Saturday of each month. http://www.crosswalkcafe.faithweb.com or 623-4042.
* "Money Matters: Financial Freedom for All God’s Children," 7 p.m. Mondays through April 7, Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 S. Main St., Mayodan. Eight-week class focuses on Biblical use of finances and how to get out of debt. Books $12. Registration: 548-9508.
* GriefShare Support Group, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through April 8, Speedwell Presbyterian Church, 862 Iron Works Road, Reidsville. A Christian ministry for people struggling with grief and loss. Each session includes a video seminar with top experts on grief and recovery subjects. Sponsored by Hospice of Rockingham County, Citty Funeral Home, and Forbis & Dick Funeral Service. Facilitator: Hugh G. Mann. Light lunch. Free. Information: the Rev. Rebecca Taylor, 342-5800, or Nori Torbert, 951-2287.
* Adult church softball organizational meeting, 6 p.m., Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Churches interested in entering a team need to have a representative attend this meeting. Thad Shermer, 548-2789.
* Healthy Solutions — 12 Weeks to Wellness, 9:45 a.m. Wednesdays through April 30, Leaksville United Methodist Church, 603 Henry St., Eden, or 6 p.m. Thursdays through May 1, Morehead at the Mall, Eden Mall, East Meadow Road, Eden. Learn why lifestyle is the culprit behind poor health and how transforming your lifestyle can be the cure. Registration: 623-9711, Ext. 2760.
* Parenting class: "Discipline with Your Child or Teen," 7 p.m. Thursdays, Mayodan United Methodist Church, 501 S. Main St., Mayodan. Books $5. Registration: 548-9508.
* Hot dog sale and gospel sing, 11 a.m. March 1, First Church of the Living God, Washburn Avenue and Thomas Street, Eden. Gospel sing starts at 7 p.m. with The Carter Family of Reidsville. Pastor Epps invites everyone to attend. 627-0618.
* Stew, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 1, Spray Baptist Church, 745 Church St., Eden. Presented by the Women’s League of Eden. Entertainment. Stew, hot dogs, desserts and all the fixings. Proceeds benefit the Salvation Army. No charge. Donations accepted.
* Chancel choir performance with Jim Jerome Williams, 11 a.m. March 2, First Presbyterian Church, 582 Southwood Drive, Eden. Williams, a choral director and composer, will direct the choir as it sings three of his compositions. 623-3962.
* Children’s time, 11 a.m. March 2, East Side Baptist Church, 1859 Barnes St., Reidsville. Special time of learning for children of all ages. 342-1517.
* Spring Stew for Missions, noon March 8, Speedwell Presbyterian Church, 862 Iron Works Road, Reidsville. $4 per quart or a meal of stew, bread, slaw and dessert. Two hundred quarts are donated to local missions. Nori Torbert, 951-2287.
* Spaghetti Supper & World Missions Conference, 6 p.m. March 8 and 8:30 a.m. March 9, Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, 361 Mount Carmel Church Road, Reidsville. Guest missionaries will be Mark and Melanie Miller, who are planning a trip to Honduras to work in evangelism and children’s ministries. Also hear about the missions projects of Pat Cox and Tim Walker, who have worked abroad and at home. 939-9115 or mtcarmelumc@bellsouth.net
* "Christ in the Passover" presentation, 11 a.m. March 9, Hampton Heights Baptist Church, 1323 Washington St., Eden. Join Ze’ev Nevo, with Jews for Jesus, as he answers the question "What do the Jewish Passover and Jesus’ Last Supper have in common?" 623-3226.
Contact Carolyn Booth at 627-1781, Ext. 110, or carolyn.booth@news-record.com

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