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About Boca Woods Country Club
Boca Woods Country Club is an established residential country club community located in Boca Raton, Florida. Membership at Boca Woods offers extraordinary value in a golf community that features two championship golf courses and all the amenities that private country club living has to offer. Boca Woods Country Club is dedicated to providing a residential country club lifestyle featuring a community and club culture characterized by friendliness, civility and respect for its members and staff in an overall setting of refinement and casual elegance.
Grand Opening of the Rees Jones "Woods" golf course announced at Boca Woods Country Club
Boca Woods Country Club is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newly redesigned Woods golf course This momentous occasion took place on Sunday, December 8th at 12:00 PM, with a celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony marking the culmination of a remarkable $9M transformation that has captivated the attention of golf enthusiasts far and wide.
More than 450 Members and distinguished guests from industry and government joined the Club for the ribbon cutting ceremony, cocktails and hors d' oeuvres. Attendees included PGA Junior Club Members standing aside past Club Presidents, sharing a commitment to excellence demonstrated by the investment to fully renovate the Woods Course. The ceremony concluded with the presentation of a lifetime Boca Woods Country Club Membership accepted by Rees Jones.
The outcome of this extensive renovation: a formidable championship golf course, meticulously designed by the renowned Rees Jones and delivered through the craftsmanship of LaBar Golf Stretching to a maximum yardage of 7,043 yards, the course boasts key risk/reward decisions for the experienced golfer while offering better playable options for those less experienced
Some key highlights of the renovation include:
Redesigned Greens: Completely rebuilt to provide smoother, truer, and more consistent putting surfaces.
Enhanced bunkering: Strategically repositioned and reshaped to create visual appeal and challenge.
Improved drainage: a state-of-the-art drainage system has been implemented to ensure optimal playing conditions yearround, even after heavy rainfall
New Tee Boxes: multiple tee boxes have been added and repositioned on each hole, providing players of all skill levels with a fair and enjoyable challenge
Ribbon Cutting, from left to right: Doug Roberts, Rees Jones, Howard Mittleman, Robert Roman, Robert Schachter, Howard Friedberg, Dustin Whisenhunt, Joanne Deutsch, and Robert Weinroth
William Raveis Expands to The Hamptons and North Fork Long Island in Strategic Partnership with Town & Country Real Estate
William Raveis, the Inman-awarded Top Brokerage in the U S (2023), and the number one privately held real estate company in the Northeast, Florida, and South Carolina is proud to announce the strategic partnership with Town & Country Real Estate (T&C), a luxury brokerage serving the East End of Long Island, New York since 2005
The T&C offices will be joining forces with William Raveis' growing network of over 140 offices, and 4,500 agents from Maine to Florida. Likewise, the awardwinning brokerage, William Raveis, gains a foothold within the Hamptons and The North Fork luxury real estate T&C's founder, Judi Desiderio (CEO) and Janet Hummel (Managing Partner) will stay on as partners along with more than 150 T&C sales agents
"We're delighted to welcome Town & Country to our family company," said William, "Bill" Raveis, Jr. adding, "I've gotten to know Judi and Janet over these many months and found our business model, family culture, and entrepreneurial approach to helping the agents aligns beautifully " This year, William Raveis celebrates 50 years in business, with Bill Raveis at the helm, sons Chris and Ryan Raveis as co-presidents, and strong management support, they are on a trajectory for growth, making company acquisitions in top luxury markets along the East Coast
Chris Raveis comments, "T&C's stellar reputation for luxury service resonates with clients in the Hamptons and will elsewhere in our footprint." Judi Desiderio agrees, "Our trademark has always been our ability to pivot to the needs of buyers, sellers, and renters This expansion through the Raveis footprint gives our associates the single best opportunity to grow their businesses and service their clients in a unique way bolstered by superior technology and support. Which is why we're excited to grow our business throughout the luxury Triangle New York City, The Hamptons, Palm Beach, and Westchester County Stronger together, the possibilities are endless with William Raveis "
Bill Raveis is confident in their mission "Our expertise in luxury marketing and providing full-service offerings through William Raveis Mortgage and Insurance helps navigate the complexities of buying, selling, and renting properties. In addition, every agent and client benefits from our robust referral network spanning the East Coast". The company is aggressively pursuing growth opportunities with future acquisitions in the pipeline across the Florida and Southern regions as well as in the Northeast marketplace over the coming months
Learn more at raveis com or visit the team at their new William Raveis Long Island offices in Bridgehampton, Greenport, East Hampton, Mattituck, Montauk, Southampton, and Westhampton Beach
About William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage, and Insurance …William Raveis is the number one privately held real estate brokerage in the Northeast, Florida, and South Carolina providing integrated real estate services to customers and clients for over 50 years Selected as the Top Brokerage 2023 by Inman, the voice of REALTORS® and industry news, the company ranks among the nation's top independent and publicly traded brokerages for sales volume and units sold In addition to its specialized Residential, Relocation, and Luxury Properties divisions, William Raveis has full-service, top-tier Mortgage and Insurance Companies
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Lionel Messi Launches His Next-Generation
Hydration Drink Más+ by Messi™
New beverage delivers breakthrough blend of electrolytes with 10 calories, natural flavors, no artificial sweeteners or colors as U.S. distribution expands
Following the official launch of Más+ by Messi in Miami this summer, the new hydration beverage from soccer star Lionel Messi is expanding distribution to deliver "positive hydration" in even more states across the country. Más+ by Messi is now available in California at the following retailers: Ralphs, Target, Vons, Safeway, Pavilions, Andronico's, Albertsons and Food 4 Less
Since selling out online in less than an hour at launch, fans across the globe have been buzzing with excitement to score their first taste of Más+ by Messi following its debut in June
Messi went to work on Más+ because he wanted a drink that had quality ingredients without compromising on flavor or taste. Más+ by Messi offers a breakthrough blend of electrolytes, vitamins* and antioxidants, with natural flavors, no artificial sweeteners or colors and no caffeine. With 10 calories and 1g of cane sugar per 16.9oz bottle, and 7 calories and less than 1g of cane sugar per 12oz can, Más+ is a beverage Messi is proud to share with his own family, friends and teammates
"The positive initial reaction to Más+ reinforces the consumer need for a hydration beverage that delivers more of the good with none of the bad," said Rishi Daing, Executive Vice President, Más+ Next Generation Beverage Co "Más+ by Messi is setting a new standard for the hydration category and is beloved by fans for its unrivaled taste, quality ingredients and sensational flavors, and we can't wait for even more fans to be able to try Más+ for themselves with our expanded distribution."
Más+ by Messi is available in four flavors in 16.9oz bottles and in four-flavor variety 12-packs of cans. The new drink comes in four sensational flavors, loved by Messi and named after inspirational milestones in his life:
Más+ by Messi Miami Punch: Inspired by the city where Messi and his family live, home of Messi's current and next chapter, Miami Punch has a balanced blend of berry flavors with a hint of pineapple for a refreshing fruit punch taste
Más+ by Messi Limón Lime League: Limón Lime League balances refreshingly sweet, fruity flavor and zesty citrus taste. It honors the time Messi spent playing in the UEFA Champions League, a cup he won three times.
Más+ by Messi Berry Copa Crush: Inspired by Messi's seven Copa del Rey titles with Barcelona and his Copa America and World Cup wins with Argentina, Berry Copa Crush has a refreshing blend of sweet and luscious berry and cherry flavors
Más+ by Messi Orange d'Or: Orange d'Or has a refreshing orange flavor with hints of tangerine flavor for a balanced citrus taste It's inspired by Messi's record eight wins of the Ballon d'Or ("Golden Ball" in French) Trophy
ABOUT MÁS+ NEXT GENERATION BEVERAGE CO.
Más+ Next Generation Beverage Co. is a new, entrepreneurial liquid refreshment beverage company founded with sports icon Lionel Messi. For more information and nutrition facts go to masbymessi.com or follow @masbymessi on Instagram and TikTok.
LILLY PULITZER CELEBRATES
FIRST RUNWAY SHOW IN 20 YEARS, DEBUTING SPRING '25 WOMEN'S & THEIR REVIVAL OF MENSWEAR
In collaboration with the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Lilly Pulitzer unveiled its Spring '25 collection with an exclusive fashion show, return to Menswear, and exhibit sponsorship honoring the legendary Slim Aarons and the brand's founder
Lilly Pulitzer, the originator of American Resort Wear, made a momentous return to the runway, a first for the brand in nearly two decades. The 65th Anniversary Fashion Show took place at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, where Lilly Pulitzer and the museum debuted a photography exhibit Slim Aarons: Gold Coast, in partnership with Getty Images, honoring Slim Aaron's work and their brand founder, where he captured the Palm Beach icon herself. Most notably, the fashion show showcased the brand's upcoming Spring 2025 collection and a fresh new addition: menswear
Photo by John Parra/Getty Images
The Spring '25 Runway Show opened with a one-of-a-kind maxi shift, which is the style that started it all, and was followed by 37 showstopping Spring 2025 looks, rooted in the brand's resort aesthetic and styled by Palm Beach stylist Katherine Lande. Also featured on the runway was a new Reserve Capsule of elevated special occasion fashion pieces, building upon the success of the brand's soldout Anniversary Collection from Spring 2024. Additionally, the show included two special pieces from legendary designers and Palm Beach locals Mark Badgley and James Mischka, who have previously partnered with Lilly Pulitzer for a sell-out collection last Spring In the show, Lilly x Badgley Mischka returned with two exclusive embellished looks designed especially for this show
The Lilly Pulitzer menswear collection, dropping in Spring 2025, is an ode to the brand's first-ever men's collection originating from the 1960s. This inaugural collection will be donning the original name coined by Lilly herself, titled Men's Stuff. This time, the collection is taking inspiration from their heritage coloring and prints reimagined for the modern man. Men's Stuff will pay homage to true menswear resort collections, linen shirts, printed bottoms, polos and swim trunks, printed blazers, ties, and matching pocket squares The male models on the runway walked along notable Palm Beach locals, including some of the Pulitzer family
Exclusive Interview with Rosie Musick
Creating Friendly Faces at Florida Charity Events!
Q: Can you tell our readers a little about yourself and your art business?
I’m a Florida native residing in Sebring with two children whom I homeschool. As a single mom with two boys, I had to figure out how to balance my priorities while also supporting us financially. My business has been a vital part of that success, alongside the support of friends and family.
In May 2022, my youngest son wanted a face painter for his birthday party, but I couldn’t afford one. So, I purchased a face painting kit from Amazon and ended up painting everyone at the party myself. We all had fun! By October 2022, my kids participated in a local children’s business fair as “Cookie Bots.” Their robot-themed company sold cookies, and I painted their faces to match the theme. Soon, other kids at the event were asking me to paint their faces too. Despite not having any professional setup, I painted as many as I could, and it was such a fun and rewarding experience that I realized this was the missing piece of my life puzzle. I decided to pursue face painting as a business and invested in a chair, canopy, insurance, and supplies. Initially, I wanted to name my business “Sweet Cheeks Face Painting,” but since a similar name already existed, I chose “Rosey Cheeks Face Painting” instead. As the business grew, I rebranded it to “Rosie’s Artistic Entertainment” to reflect a broader range of services. I didn’t want to be known solely as the “chief face painter in town” I wanted my company to be recognized for quality, value, and a stellar reputation.
While face painting is our most popular service, we also offer paint-and-sip parties, workshops, glitter tattoos, fairy hair, and other event-related services My first paid gig was in April 2023 with Champions for Children, supporting Child Abuse Prevention Month
Q: How do you feel that art projects are a healthy component for youth in modern society?
I’ve partnered with Hope for Highlands, who emphasized that kids have as much if not more mental health needs as adults Art can play a crucial role in addressing these needs
Q: Do you have any inspirations? My kids and my grandma!
Q: Do you like to collaborate with other artists or artistic events? Yes, I love collaborating with both artists and artistic events.
Q: How can our readers find out more about you and your services? You can connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Google, or our website: funwithrosie.com
PERSON OF THE MONTH - NOVEMBER 2024
Dayllana Carrera Diaz is the Chief Officer of Operations of Vêtu, where she expertly leads the Boca store and oversees the company’s overall performance Her journey began in the fashion industry as a model, which sparked her passion for retail Dayllana worked her way up through the ranks, starting in the boutique, becoming a manager, and ultimately achieving her current role as COO Now, she collaborates closely with franchise owner Diana Alava to drive success and innovation within the business Vêtu is a women’s boutique which also offers alterations and is located in Royal Palm Plaza in Boca Raton, Florida.
Dayllana Carrera Diaz speaking at Bollywood Billionaires 2024
Dayllana and artist Eli Pereira
Saathi Dammar and Dayllana
Dayllana, Debbie Campbell and Michael Skovron
Producer Chris Carter, Jilly Cohen and Dayllana
