Click to listen to Israel Kamakawiwo 'ole from Hawaii, also known as "The Gentle Giant," sing Somewhere Over the Rainbow. He was a Hawaiian singer and sadly died in June of 1997 at the age of 39.

Visit mele.com for more of his songs.

Jason Castro's rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow, which he recently sang on American Idol was a hit. Castro graciously acknowledged that Israel was his inspiration.

In my opinion, Kamakawiwo 'ole's talent is far superior to Castro's but I do enjoy Jason's rendition.

Tears come every time I listen to Israel sing it so it may sound silly to call it a happy song.
But I think Israel's music captures the dreams we all carry in our hearts.

After you listen, I hope you'll share your thoughts.

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Olio - view of the very romantic outdoor cafe

Main dining room

Just a block south of Atlantic Ave. on 2nd Ave., it is not to be missed.

Manouk Costanian, Delray Beach resident and controller/general manager at Sherwood Pontiac-Buick-Honda GMC Truck in Delray says he has been taking clients to Olio's for lunch and dinner for years. "The food is fresh and always good and there's a personal touch," he said.

Part of the experience is the connected clothing store that carries chic women's clothing and clothes for baby - Style & Wine - 561.330.3777 - call for hours.

There is also a wine room with an old world feel and a wine cellar with an extensive inventory of wines for sale.

Olio
42 S.E. 2nd Ave.
Delray Beach
561.278.6633

* Great food.
* Fun, romantic and very trendy.
* Menu ranges from foie gras to meatloaf.
* Dinner entrees from $16 to $39.
* Free parking behind restaurant.
* Private parties.
* Lunch served in The Bistro from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
* Dinner served 5 - 11:30 p.m.

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Office Depot - leaving for Boca this fall.

Costco - moved to Boca.

Circuit City closed Delray store but kept Boca store open - remember how long Linton Blvd. was torn up with construction.

Anthony Fanelli, owner of Boys Farmer's Market was quoted in the Sunday, Apr. 20 edition of the Sun-Sentinel that he would never build in Delray again.

Now the plan to attract large businesses is to build a huge, out-of-scale hotel downtown Delray Beach where the old library used to be. It will have office space and supposedly big companies just won't be able to resist moving in there.

That is so silly I can't even think of a comment.

Businesses in Delray are leaving and the question is why.

Clearly Boca Raton is doing a lot right or companies would not go to all of the expense and upheaval involved to move.

What do you think?

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Kevro's Art Bar, photo courtesy Kevro

Live entertainment in the very hip urban art oasis make Kevro's a must destination.

Most surprising is the huge patio/tropical garden area outside in back of the bar replete with tables, twin lounges and a chimnea for chilly evenings.

Kevro's Art Bar
166 S.E. 2nd Ave.
Delray Beach
561.278.9675
www.kevroart.com

* Beer/Wine/Snacks - moderate $.
* No Cover.
* Free Parking or walk from Atlantic Ave.

Hours:
Tues., 7 - 2 a.m. - open mike.
Wed., - Private.
Thurs., 7 - 2 a.m. - Live entertainment - Berlo; on Apr. 24 burlesque show.
Fri. & Sat., 8 - 2 a.m. First Friday only drum circle and belly dancers.
DJ on Sat.

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Looking for a place to go and hang with your best friend? Try the Lake Idea Dog Park in Delray Beach.

Situated on 2.5 acres of fenced parkland, the dog park is divided into 3 spaces - one for small dogs (29 pounds and under) and one for large dogs. The spaces are rotated so one area is always empty ensuring the grounds have a chance to recuperate from the enthusiastic visitors.

Four legged and two legged friends
meet at the park.

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Chloe, 11, Olivia, 10 and Chloe's mother, Debbie.
Lollipop, Bark and Ku.

Neighborhood boys, T.O., 11, Robby, 15, and Colby, 12
stopped by for some lemonade.

"Our goal was to raise $20 and we did," Chloe said.

This isn't the first time Chloe has raised funds for the non-profit, no-kill shelter. In the 3rd grade, she and some other friends collected toys, blankets along with $120 in donations for the society.

Both Chloe and Olivia adopted their pets from the Tri County and that is one reason they feel so strongly about the organization.

"We have two cats, Lily and Nikki," Olivia said. Chloe's family found their dog, Ku, at the shelter too..

Sounds like Delray is going to the dogs (and cats.) And that's a good thing. Thanks girls.

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