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GRATITUDE ADJUSTMENT

INSPIRING FOLKS WHOSE LIVES WERE CHANGED BY CHARITY

LIFE AFTER LOSS

THE GIVING ISSUE

LOVED ONES FIND SOLACE IN CREATING LEGACIES

Peace of the

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66 GRATITUDE ADJUSTMENT Meet Inspiring Folks Whose Lives Were Changed By Charity

AFTER LOSS 78 LIFE After Suffering Inexplicable Grief, Loved Ones Find Solace In Creating Legacies

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DOGGIES 88 HAUTE Couture Canines Raise The Woof For Fashion Fundraisers

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GRATITUDE ADJUSTMENT INSPIRING FOLKS WHOSE LIVES WERE CHANGED BY CHARITY

LIFE AFTER LOSS

THE GIVING ISSUE

LOVED ONES FIND SOLACE IN CREATING LEGACIES

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BEST-SELLING AUTHOR AND SPIRITUAL LEADER DEEPAK CHOPRA REVEALS WHY GIVING BACK BENEFITS THE BODY AND SOUL

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s you read this letter we are in the throes of the holiday season, as well as the season of giving. Charities, luncheons, fundraising tournaments and more are in full swing, and so is the staff at The Boca Raton Observer. It’s in this spirit that we present this year’s annual Giving Issue, one of our most important, feel-good issues of the year. It’s one of our most essential and favorite because we get to do our part in promoting the value of helping those that are less fortunate, just in time for Thanksgiving and the holiday season. Feeling good and living well is what our cover subject Deepak Chopra is all about. Chopra will be in Boca Raton this month for the CBI Talks Speaker Series on November 13 at Congregation B’nai Israel and to sign copies of his new book, “The Future of God: A Practical Approach to Spirituality for Our Times.” We spoke with him about spirituality, compassion and his new charitable foundation and its mission. For a truly inspiring read, be sure to check out “Peace of the Action” (page 62). And speaking of inspiring, inside we introduce you to five people who experienced devastating losses and channeled them into passion and productivity. Each has created a charity or foundation in their loved one’s honor, in their own ways turning tragedy into triumph. Find out how in “Life After Loss” (page 78). If you’re looking to volunteer, make a donation or simply assist a local charity, look no further than “Gratitude Adjustment” (page 66),

which includes a round-up of local nonprofit organizations, along with profiles of people whom these charities have helped, so you can see where your money and your time go. Also inside, we take a look at the whimsical world of dog fashion show fundraisers in “Haute Doggies” (page 88) and virtual fundraising in “No Jacket Required” (page 86). We at The Boca Raton Observer believe strongly in giving and philanthropy. For that reason, we are proud to sponsor more than 30 charity events a year in our community. One of the things that makes our community unique is the large population of people who are generous with both their time and money. It makes me proud to live here, and to partner with so many wonderful nonprofit organizations in their efforts to make our town special. We are happy to serve as the exclusive media sponsor for many prominent events that benefit our community’s nonprofits. We are sure that this issue will inspire you to truly appreciate what you have this holiday season and to give back to our amazing community in a special way. Best wishes to you and your families for a happy, healthy, safe and givingfilled Thanksgiving on November 27. Best,

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or most people, Thanksgiving is a cozy holiday, conjuring warm memories of turkey and all the trimmings, pumpkin pie and football, and Dad passed out on the couch in a tryptophan coma. But my experiences have been a bit less traditional. There was the year we gathered at Mom’s house. She’d forgotten to turn on the oven and when she went to serve the turkey, it was frozen solid. (We ended up eating all side dishes.) Another year we went to a restaurant. I’d taken my own car, but was running late (as usual) and became distracted. So when I pulled up to the valet, I absentmindedly got out and slammed the locked door—with the car running. I can still picture the long line of drivers behind me, some honking, as I stood there, red-faced, waiting for a locksmith. But the pièce de résistance was the year my family sat down to a delicious home-cooked meal, and then, one by one, we came down with food poisoning. It started with my sister who, at about 2 a.m. during a Black Friday shopping spree, threw up in the bedding department of JCPenney. Happy holidays, indeed. Because Thanksgiving catastrophes have become a tradition in my family, everyone was surprised when one year I asked everyone to go around the table and say what they were grateful for. I was feeling uncharacteristically warm and fuzzy because things had finally been looking up

after a personally challenging time. Earlier that year I’d survived a car accident that flipped my Jeep and nearly severed my hand. But after surgery, stitches and physical therapy I was doing better, the only remnants being some stiffness, scarring and a bit of nerve damage. I was lucky not to lose my hand—not to mention my life. Surviving a harrowing experience puts life in perspective. You emerge stronger and more thoughtful. I appreciate the little things more now: cloudless days; a good night’s sleep; a lusciously decadent dessert. And I no longer sweat the small stuff. Things like traffic, rudeness and grocery store lines are mere annoyances now— not things to truly get upset about. Even raw turkey, public humiliation and food poisoning don’t seem so terrible. But I didn’t get to this point alone. After my accident, friends, family and co-workers rallied, driving me to doctor appointments, dressing my wounds and opening my medicine bottles (try doing that with one hand). The kindness of others is what inspires me to pay it forward, which is what our November Giving Issue is all about. Not only is it the right thing to do, but it’s truly rewarding. May your Thanksgiving be filled with life’s rewards—and no frozen poultry.

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The vistas from Kim Weiss’s 14th floor terrace in Boynton Beach are inspiring: Stunning sunrises, spectacular sunsets and deep blue ocean as far as the eye can see. “When I see this show of nature it just takes my breath away,” says Weiss, director of

communications for Health Communications, Inc., a book publisher in Deerfield Beach. “How lucky am I?” She often captures this beauty on camera, sharing her mesmerizing pictures on Facebook. “People tell me my photos are like their daily meditation,” says Weiss. “It makes me feel like I am doing something good.” Now she’s sharing them with the world in “Sunrise, Sunset: 52 Weeks of Awe & Gratitude.” The 115-page book features a year’s worth of photos paired with meditations, passages, poetry and contemplations contributed by the likes of “Sex and the City” author Candace Bushnell, motivational speaker and “Chicken Soup for the Soul” author Jack Canfield, and civil rights activist Roshi Joan Halifax. “It’s very meditative,” Weiss says. “They wrote some really moving things.” So did Pat Williams, senior vice president of the Orlando Magic and a cancer survivor. Williams three years ago was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, which doctors told him was incurable. Now he’s in remission. “Today, one year into that remission, every sunrise reminds me to thank God for each new day. He has renewed my contract! Life is not to be taken for granted.” That’s the message Weiss wants readers to embrace. “I’m hopeful the joy I feel when I take photos and the love that went into the book will be felt by readers,” says the 50-something publicist, who’s also contributed to “The Ultimate Bird Lover,” “Hot Chocolate for the Mystical Soul” and the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series. “It’s a sweet story; a nice, feel-good book.” When not writing and shooting pictures, Weiss studies opera, composes songs, plays guitar and practices yoga. A portion of her book’s proceeds will benefit the Delray Beach-based nonprofit Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA), “so that women and children who have lived in fear can begin tomorrow with hope.” Find it at hcibooks.com or wherever books are sold.

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– Linda Haase

NOVEMBER 2014

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With Thanksgiving upon us and December

nearly here, holiday travelers weary of sugar plums and candy canes can discover a world of, um, interesting different traditions abroad. In Austria, naughty children fear the Krampus, a demon-like creature said to capture them in his sack and take them to his lair. In December, young men dress as the monster and roam the streets scaring kids… In Finland, no Christmas Eve is complete without a stop at the local cemetery, where residents visit family and friends who can’t attend the year’s celebrations… Nothing says festive in Ukraine like a four-week fast and a thorough house cleaning. And when residents decorate their Christmas trees, it’s with artificial spider webs, which they consider harbingers of good luck... The traditional Nativity scene in Spain includes Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, the Three Wise Men— and Caganer, a guy with his pants around his ankles, taking a poop (we kid you not). This 18th century custom represents fertilization and a prosperous harvest… In Japan, fried chicken from KFC (known there as “Kentucky”) is the traditional holiday meal. It became popular in 1974 when turkey was scarce and a marketing-savvy KFC manager took notice. Today locals order way in advance and wait hours for biscuits and drumsticks. Sugar plums are starting to sound pretty good to us.

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time to care for it? Consider the gentle manatee, the ocean’s sweetest creature in need of the most protection. Florida’s official marine mammal is considered endangered internationally largely due to people’s carelessness: More than 41 percent of their deaths are human-related, with 34 percent due to watercraft collisions. In response, South Florida’s own Jimmy Buffett, along with then-Gov. Bob Graham, in 1981 launched the Save the Manatee Club, a nonprofit adoption program whose funds benefit emergency rescue response for sick and injured manatees, waterway signage, public awareness and education, research and more. Choose a manatee from one of three Florida locations, including Blue Spring State Park in Orange City, where the program is based. Then learn about its history—and go visit. Available adoptees include Deep Dent, a medium-sized male named for the “dent-like,” propeller wound on his tail; Howie, a mischievous

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male who loves to tip researchers’ canoes; and Brutus, one of Blue Spring’s largest manatees at 1,800 pounds. For $25 you receive an adoption certificate, photo of your manatee and regular newsletters. And you’ll help save a life. For more information, call 800-4325646 or visit savethemanatee.org.

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– Janice Worth, president of Anushka Salon & Spa in West Palm Beach, about being charitable. Source: The Palm Beach Post

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The Dolphins Cycling Challenge, a two-day tri-county biking

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There are hungry people everywhere, including right here in our own community.

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KEEPS THE FAITH Actress Cheryl Ladd May Have Left Charlie, But She’s Still An Angel BY EMILY J. MINOR

e knew her as Farrah Fawcett’s little sister on “Charlie’s Angels”—the show that caused American women to tie on a Frost & Tip cap and endure feathered bangs that would never lay quite right. But since those days of private eye work before millions of television viewers, Cheryl Ladd has crafted a life of family and career, charity work and faith. And in January, she’ll be at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach to raise money for a cause she holds dear. Helping to feed the world’s poor. Ladd, 63, is the international spokeswoman for Food For The Poor, Inc., a nondenominational Christian ministry that provides emergency relief—ranging from clean water and medicines to educational materials and food—to residents in 17 countries. She joined

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their efforts in 2011 when business leaders at the Broward Countybased nonprofit approached her in a very basic way. “They just called and asked,” she says. But her altruism doesn’t stop there. Ladd is also an ambassador with Childhelp, a child abuse advocacy group that she first promoted back in the ’70s on the TV show “Dinah (Shore) and Friends.” CAPTION: Siggy Flickerwas even talking about “Nobody 32

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(child abuse) then,” she says. Charlie’s youngest angel has always been faith-driven—even in 1977 when she first joined the show. Fawcett left amid a contract dispute soon after Ladd arrived; the two women never knew each other very well. But the role as Kris Munroe, baby sister to Fawcett’s Jill Munroe character, cemented Ladd into Americans’ memories. It was also rough going since viewers, at least at first, clearly favored Fawcett. Ladd prevailed.

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“In show business, faith is not a priority,” says Ladd, who’s been married to producer and author Brian Russell for 33 years and lives with him outside San Antonio, Texas. “But God never lets go.” When she can, Ladd carries her faith into her professional work, as she did with the release of last summer’s movie, “The Perfect Wave.” Available on DVD, Blu-ray and On Demand, the film is the true story of a devout Christian mother (Ladd) who allows her son to follow his secular dreams, then watches him embrace God after his near-death experience. Ladd says

the script spoke to her. “To find out it was true… it was life-changing,” she says. Ladd will come to Florida for Food For The Poor’s 12th Annual Fine Wines & Hidden Treasures Gala on January 22 (Donald and Melania Trump are also expected to attend). “It kind of has to hit you in an organic way,” she says, about her charity work. “I can’t stand to see children hungry. And these mothers? They’re trying desperately to feed their kids.” O For more information, call 954-4272222 or visit foodforthepoor.org.

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MANY TANKS “Fury” Is A Gritty, Gory War Film You Can Believe In BY BILL BOWEN

t takes a film like director David Ayer’s “Fury” to illuminate the degree to which we’ve been deceived about the horrors of war by every movie starring John Wayne, in which the worst that can happen is a soldier gets shot, grips his chest with a handful of ketchup and falls to the ground. In the graphic gore and unending mud of “Fury,” viewers experience the “Saving Private Ryan” déjà vu that this is the way it really was. Ayer’s story, the fifth he’s both written and directed (including “Training Day” and “End of Watch”), takes First Sergeant “Wardaddy” Don Collier (Brad Pitt) and his hard-bitten tank crew across the ruined German countryside in the waning days of World War II, when the Nazis are in retreat and desperately filling their ranks with children

to blunt the Allied advance. Collier and his crew, including Boyd “Bible” Swan (Shia LaBeouf ), Trini “Gordo” Garcia (Michael Peña) and Grady “Coon-Ass” Travis (Jon Bernthal), have degenerated into the insensitive and murder-

In the graphic gore and unending mud of “Fury,” viewers experience the “Saving Private Ryan” déjà vu that this is the way it really was. ous state required to survive in war, and the fearless leader demonstrates an almost mystical ability to keep his men alive as they fight their way across France and into the heart of

Germany, performing tasks in the tiny confines of the Sherman tank in a perfectly choreographed ballet of death and destruction. The crew’s loyalty to Collier is implicit in their mantra as they chug along in their screeching, smoky, sweltering deathtrap: “Best job I ever had.” Ayer, a Navy veteran, understands military protocols and is careful to make clear the superiority of the German Tiger tank, which makes for an interesting fight scene in the English countryside that took place during the nine months of filming that began last October. “Fury,” which gets its name from the affectionately painted name on the artillery barrel of the tank, finds its emotional center with the addition of a new member, Norman Ellison (Logan Lerman), a raw recruit trained to

sit behind a desk. His incomprehensible assignment to a front-lines tank crew is perfectly in keeping with military tradition and Collier, at first resistant, begins to school the greenhorn in how to stay alive. Pitt’s powerful performance, and his co-stars’ equally strong supporting roles, chug this long film effortlessly toward a climactic engagement with a column of SS regulars spoiling for a fight. The resulting spectacular shootout is the first time Ayer blatantly strays across the line between uncommon valor and implausible theatrics. But that’s the nature of war movies, and this is an uncommonly good one. O RATED R: for strong sequences of war violence, some grisly images and language throughout. TIME: 2 hours, 14 minutes.

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KINDNESS THAT BINDS Great Books To Inspire Your Inner Giver BY LINDA HAASE With Thanksgiving approaching it’s a good time to celebrate acts of kindness, and these books are packed with them. From a successful stockbroker who quit the biz to travel the world seeking—and providing—charity, to a married American couple dedicated to transforming a Kenyan slum, the following stories just may inspire you to do your part.

The Kindness Diaries By Leon Logothetis Leon Logothetis quit his lucrative stockbroker job and left behind his comfortable life to travel the globe on his vintage yellow motorcycle— with no money, gas or shelter. His plan: To rely on the kindness of strangers. His journey through two dozen countries and four continents is eye-opening and humbling, as he 36

encounters a homeless man who shares his blanket, an HIV-positive mother who welcomes him into her home and feeds him, and others. He gives back to these kind souls in spades, rebuilding their homes, paying for their education and leaving behind memorable gifts. This 288-page true story, which hits store shelves on December 30, is sure to warm your heart and reaffirm your faith in humanity.

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I Like Giving: The Transforming Power Of A Generous Life By Brad Formsma Brad Formsma’s nonprofit group has a motivating mission: “I Like Giving believes a generous world is a better world for all of us and wants your action, not your money.” So it follows that his nonfiction book with the same name, “is

about all of us for all of us.” Inside, Formsma includes inspiring stories of generosity, tips for raising kids to be empathetic and practical ideas for everyday giving. Above all, he seeks to impart an important message: “When we choose to give, we change and the people around us change,” he writes. “When we allow giving to be our idea, a world of possibilities opens up before us and we discover new levels of joy.”

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less selfishness, it will lead to nirvana,” the Buddhist monk tells readers. The core of the Nobel Peace Prize winner’s teachings is the importance of compassion, which he calls “the essence of religion” and “the most precious thing there is.”

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been lauded by many, including The New York Times, who calls it “as slender as a psalm, and as heavy.”

By George Saunders Author George Saunders’ 2013 convocation address at Syracuse University was so heartfelt that it went viral (in a good way) and provided the fodder for this book. His profound admission to students that “what I regret most in my life are failures of kindness” touched a chord with people everywhere. His advice to seniors includes this poignant gem: “Since, according to me, your life is going to be a gradual process of becoming kinder and more loving: Hurry up. Speed it along. Start right now. There’s confusion in each of us, a sickness, really: Selfishness. But there’s also a cure.” His book has

Kindness, Clarity, And Insight By The Dalai Lama If there is anyone who knows about kindness, it’s The Dalai Lama, who exudes forgiveness, tolerance and contentment. So it’s no surprise his book has been translated into 12 languages. The teachings in this 262-page manuscript cover topics including karma, common goals of world religions, the four noble truths, meditative concentration and selflessness. “If in day to day life you lead a good life, honestly, with love, with compassion, with

Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, Pulitzer Prize-winning authors of “A Path Appears: Transforming Lives, Creating Opportunity,” take readers on a feel-good journey in their latest work. Along the way, the husband and wife team introduces a tapestry of folks making the world a better place.

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Pulitzer Prize-winning authors Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn take readers on a feelgood journey in their latest work. Along the way, the husband and wife team introduces a tapestry of folks making the world a better place. Subjects include Jessica Posner and Kennedy Odede, who are transforming a Kenyan slum by expanding girls’ educational opportunities, and Dr. Gary Slutkin, who developed a landmark program to combat U.S. inner-city conflict. Publishers Weekly offers this take on the book: “Heartening anecdotal sketches of both givers and receivers in the charity industry

are engaging and informative, and Kristof and WuDunn hope to provoke serious thought about the role of charity in today’s world.”

With Charity For All: Why Charities Are Failing And A Better Way To Give By Ken Stern Ken Stern’s book is packed with astounding facts, including that there are 1.1 million charities in the United States that receive $1.5 trillion a year, and that about 50,000 new charities form annually. But Stern, the former CEO of National Public Radio laments, no one is holding these charities accountable. That, he says, translates into poorly run nonprofits that often don’t have their supposed positive impacts. The best charities, he notes, “are built over time and are able to go the distance only with painstaking planning and self-scrutiny.” He offers this remedy: “The public must begin to see donations as investments and people must take charitable giving as seriously as they do investing in the stock market.” O

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SISTER ACT Passionate Heart Takes Over Hard Rock Live BY LINDA HAASE

isters Ann and Nancy Wilson have been showing the world that women can rock since the ’70s. And these 60-something siblings show no sign of letting up. The duo brings their talents (and hits such as “Magic Man,” “Crazy on You” and “Barracuda”) to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Hard Rock Live on November 9 at 7 p.m. With four Grammy nominations and a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, they’ve developed a hardcore loyal following. Ann is the group’s lead singer (she began singing to gain confidence and overcome her stutter), while Nancy rules the guitar. They were introduced to music at a young age (their mom was a concert pianist and choir singer, and their father was a musician and singer who once led

the U.S. Marine Corps band) and write many of their own songs. “On Sunday we’d have pancakes and opera,” Nancy Wilson told bio.com. “My dad would be conducting in the living room. We’d turn it way up and rock. There was everything from classical music to Ray Charles, Judy Garland, Peggy Lee, bossa nova and early experimental electronic music.” Heart released their debut album, Dreamboat Annie, in 1976 on the Canadian label Mushroom Records after being rejected by many U.S. companies. The album became an unexpected hit, even reaching No. 7 in the United States. They continued with their album successes and branched out from there. It’s Ann’s voice you hear on

film soundtracks, with songs including “Almost Paradise” from “Footloose,” “Best Man in the World” from “Goldenchild,” and “Surrender to Me” from “Tequila Sunrise,” while Nancy composed and performed the scores to a half-dozen motion pictures including “Jerry Maguire” and “Almost Famous.”

They’ve also sold more than 35 million albums, sold out arenas worldwide and even have a devoted fan club, the Heartmongers (sign up at heart-music.com). O For more information, call 954-797-5555 or visit hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com.

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SHE’S GOT TALENT Reality Star Susan Boyle Belts It Out At Broward Center BY LINDA HAASE t’s nearly impossible to render Simon Cowell speechless, but singing sensation Susan Boyle pulled it off. Boyle, an unknown who took the world by surprise in 2009 with her unique version of “I Dreamed A Dream” on “Britain’s Got Talent,” was plucked from obscurity that instant. The episode received more than 300 million YouTube hits—and the Scottish-born woman has since sold more than 19 million albums, received two Grammy nominations and even sang for Queen Elizabeth and Pope Benedict XVI. Fans can experience her extraordinary talent during “An Evening with Susan Boyle” at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts on November 3 at 7:30 p.m. This is her first U.S. tour and only South Florida show. “Witness Susan’s powerful and heart-stopping vocals as she performs songs from her five albums, including the record-breaking “I Dreamed a Dream,” one of the fastest-selling debut singles in music history and other heart-

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Fans can expect to hear many of Taylor’s chart toppers, such as his first Top 10 hit, “Fire and Rain,” along with “Mud Slide Slim,” “Mexico,” “How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You” and “You’ve Got A Friend” (the latter won a Grammy Award in 1971 for Best Pop Male Vocal). Taylor is no stranger to honors and accolades: He received the distinguished Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters from the French government and the National Medal of Arts from President Obama. He’s also been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, earned 40 gold, platinum, and multiplatinum awards and five Grammy Awards. And he’s sold more than 100 million albums since 1968. “As a recording and touring art-

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n 2011, Phillip Phillips was hard at work in his family’s pawn shop. Two years later, he was sharing a stage with Bruce Springsteen at the 2013 Rock in Rio Festival. And those years in-between? Totally life-changing, beginning with an audition for “American Idol,” which culminated in the big win.

things, and the band and I always just try to keep everything as organic and raw as we possibly can.” The lyrics were motivated by real life, while Phillips’ guitar playing, which he began at age 14, shines through. “A lot of the songs are about growing up and starting to feel that gravity’s making its way into your life,” says

Since then, the 24-year-old Georgia native has been tearing up the charts and making a name for himself with his own version of rugged rock ‘n’ roll. He’ll bring that energy to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Hard Rock Live on November 15 for an 8 p.m. show. No doubt he’ll treat fans to tunes from his album Behind The Light, which features songs he either wrote or co-wrote. “With this album I felt like I was growing with the songs as I was writing them, and because of that the music’s more complex and there’s some really cool changes all over the record,” he notes on his website. “It’s very jam-oriented and free and true to the rock side of

Phillips, whose musical inspiration was sparked by Deep Purple’s “Smoke on the Water” and Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train.” “It’s a scary thing, but at the same time it’s also kind of beautiful.” As for his unexpected success? “I honestly didn’t think people would like me—I didn’t care what happened on the show,” he told Billboard. “It never seemed like a competition. I always made sure I was having fun and the band was having a good time. I didn’t give in to the fame.” O For more information, call 954-797-5555 or visit hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com.

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Why Forgiveness Is The Healthiest Choice BY EMILY J. MINOR here are hundreds of books about how to forgive, and just about all the titles suggest it’s a task best done with a checklist and a go-get-’em attitude. “Forgiveness is a Choice: A Stepby-Step Process of Resolving Anger and Restoring Help.” “Forgive for Good: A Proven Prescription for Health and Happiness,” announces another. “Forgiving yourself: Why You Must. Why You Can,” promises a third. The list could go on for days. But Joan Miller, a Boca Raton licensed clinical social worker who often helps patients sort out the anger and unhappiness that can grow from holding a grudge, is quick to cut to the chase.

“Forgiving is a decision, you know,” she says. Plain and simple. You can forgive or you can hold on.

who also practices in Boca Raton, calls these kinds of transgressions “the ebbs and flows of life.” But what happens when the hus-

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I think the important part of forgiveness is taking ownership and understanding your feelings. When you understand that, you can approach the person and say, ‘You know what? You really hurt me when you said (or did) that.’ – Dr. David Miller, psychoanalyst, Boca Raton

It’s a choice. Most of us find ourselves forgiving someone a dozen or so times a day. A nearby shopper nudges our grocery cart. The husband’s late for lunch. The postman delivers the neighbor’s magazine to our mailbox. Dr. David Miller, a psychoanalyst

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band is late for lunch every day? And the postman is always leaving the wrong mail in your box? Or when that fellow shopper bumps not just your cart, but your sore knee? Let it go, say the experts. That’s what it means to forgive. Forgiveness is about you, not others. NOVEMBER 2014

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Both Joan Miller and Dr. Miller— who are not related and do not practice together—agree that forgiving means deciding to let go of the anger and unhappiness inside us. The anger and unhappiness put there by something someone did or said. “I think the important part of forgiveness is taking ownership and understanding your feelings,” says Dr. Miller. “When you understand that, you can approach the person and say, ‘You know what? You really hurt me when you said (or did) that.’”

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sometimes just makes it worse than the original offense.” And then there’s the difference—a big one—between forgiving and forgetting. “It’s never really about forgetting,” she says. “You can’t get amnesia. But forgiving? Forgiving can be done.” Both our experts stress that, for starters, do not keep your anger and unhappiness inside. Talk about it, which helps you to define why it was hurtful in the first place. Realize it’s probably your lingering

I think what happens is that when you start ruminating about anger or slights or hurts, it sometimes just makes it worse than the original offense. – Joan Miller, licensed clinical social worker, Boca Raton

Joan Miller says learning to forgive basically means deciding “that you’re going to let go of something, usually something that’s weighing you down and inhibiting you. I think what happens,” she says, “is that when you start ruminating about anger or slights or hurts, it 50

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feelings that are upsetting, not the initial action. And don’t replay the transgression over and over (and over) in your head. Then, make a conscious effort to let it go. It’s a process. You’re not letting the offender off the hook. You’re simply choos-

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ing to remove the bad emotion from your life. “You have to concretize the forgiving,” says Joan Miller. “Sometimes I suggest to patients that if you’re really angry at someone for hurting you, maybe you could write down what it is they did to you and then put it in the shredder.” It’s cathartic. “Once you do that, it doesn’t mean it’s all good for the other person,” she says. “It means you’re not letting it rule your life.” Of course, with all things emotional, forgiving is complicated. And forgiving someone for horrendous crimes such as child abuse or sexual assault is completely different than “forgiving someone who’s a no-show at dinner,” Joan Miller points out. Dr. Miller agrees. Often, reconciliation cannot be a part of forgiving. “I can’t think of a greater crime than the sexual abuse of a child,” he says. “I think forgiving someone always begins with the person’s intent and their character.”

What does he mean? Well, forgiving your mother-inlaw for monopolizing the conversation at Thanksgiving is completely different than forgiving your uncle for child abuse. The mother-in-law is probably a good person who just talks too much. The uncle? There’s no restoring that sick relationship. Whatever we call it: not letting go, ruminating, obsessing, holding a grudge… Dr. Miller is convinced it’s bad for our health. And Joan Miller agrees that suppressing our anger over something “shows itself in other ways.” More and more research is finding that anger affects our central nervous and immune systems, leading to serious conditions like cancer and heart disease and insidious inflammatory diseases. “The research today is unbelievable,” Dr. Miller says. “If we’re not emotionally well, we’re not well physically. So when you can say to someone, ‘Hey, you hurt me,’ you’re not doing it for the other person. You’re doing it for you.” O

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Teaching Children Empathy Means Living By Example BY DIANNA SMITH would like to think that I’m not raising my children to be jerks. And I bet I’m not alone. All parents want their kids to be kind and thoughtful. We feel a sense of pride when they’re the ones sharing their toys and welcoming other boys and girls who feel left out. We hope that as they grow up, they’ll be nice young adults who help elderly folks cross the street and give food to the homeless. That would be a reflection on you, since you’re the brilliant parents who taught your kids empathy. (Good for you!) But what if your kids don’t do these things? What if they’re rude and selfish and end up being bullies

on the playground and then later, in the workforce? Those things, too, would probably be a reflection on you.

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Empathy helps people develop compassion and helps with making friends. It helps with emotional maturity and academic performance. All of those things are related.

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– Rebecca Salus, JAFCO, Sunrise

It’s not too late to teach your children the importance of treating others how they’d like to be treated. The Making Caring Common Project at Harvard University re-

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leased a report earlier this year called “The Children We Mean To Raise,” which concluded that kids today value their own happiness and academic achievement above others; 80 percent of kids surveyed said their parents think the same way. The youths were also three times more likely to agree than disagree with this statement: “My parents are prouder if I get good grades in my classes than if I’m a caring community member in class and school.” The report suggests that parents start taking a hard look at the examples they are setting for their children. If they want to live in a caring society, act that way. And

kids will likely follow suit. You can also teach kids empathy by expecting them to routinely help with household chores—but only praising uncommon acts of kindness. When actions such as chores are expected and not rewarded, they’re more likely to be ingrained. And speak with your kids about feelings. Ask about the caring and heartless acts they see at school or on television, and engage them in discussion. Share your feelings about things as well. Young children are egocentric, so help them understand what it’s like to be in another person’s shoes. “If there is a sibling you could say,

life parents ‘Oh the baby is crying? Let’s feed the baby,’ says Donna Bivona, a licensed mental health counselor and play therapist in Fort Lauderdale. “Talk about feelings. Reflect feelings.” Have a teenager who’s bullying others? Ask them how they think the other person feels and how they would feel if they were the ones being picked on.

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– Donna Bivona, licensed mental health counselor and play therapist, Fort Lauderdale

Empathy is not something we’re born with, Bivona points out. It’s something we learn, usually from whomever is raising us. If kids live in a hostile home, empathy might be difficult to learn. Bivona saw this firsthand when she counseled a 5-year-old at a local domestic violence shelter. The boy hit a doll and when Bivona pretended to cry to show him it upset her, he continued to hit the doll again and again. He had learned to identify as an abuser. So instead, she encouraged him to identify as a “helper,” such as a doctor, a police officer or a fireman. “Now he is identifying with the helping profession versus being the aggressor,” she says. And he began learning how to be empathetic. It’s imperative to leading an optimal life, Bivona insists. “Empathy is major in helping children be productive, adaptive members of society,” she says. Rebecca Salus, who provides foster and adoptive parent training at Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options (JAFCO) in Sunrise, says that by the time a child reaches age 4, they should understand empathy and demonstrate it toward others. Parents can emphasize this by repeatedly explaining and showing toddlers how to share and 54

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take turns. For older children, remind them that everyone has feelings and ask them how they’d feel if they were the person involved in whatever conflict is happening at the time. “Empathy helps people develop compassion and helps with making friends,” Salus says. “It helps with emotional maturity and academic performance. All of those things are related.” And, as pointed out in Harvard’s Making Caring Common Project, parents need to send better messages to their children. We need to stress the importance of kindness to others. Kids learn everything from us. So if our values are hindering our children, we need to change them. Soon. O

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NATURAL HIGH Charming Pines Lodge In Beaver Creek A Picture-Perfect Mountain Retreat SUSAN R. MILLER y night, The Pines Lodge, A RockResort in Beaver Creek, Colo., appears like something from a fairytale glittering in the moonlight. The intimate 60-room ski-in lodge is just as charming inside, filled with rustic appointments but all the amenities of a luxury resort. The picture-perfect setting adds to the appeal: Nestled within the

Rocky Mountains among towering aspen and pine trees, it’s secluded, yet within walking distance of Beaver Creek Village, an Alpine-style entertainment district lined with shops, art galleries, bars, restaurants and world-class shopping. It’s convenient too, located just 26 miles west of the Vail/Eagle County Airport or 120 miles east

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of Denver International Airport (both airports provide shuttle service to and from the resort). The moment you step inside The Pines Lodge it’s apparent no hospitable detail is spared: from the friendly and accommodating staff that greets you at the door to the warm and cozy lobby, replete with roaring fireplace. Accommodations are just as impressive: Choose from a standard room featuring two queen beds or a single king, deluxe guest room with a large sitting area or walkout balcony, or a king corner room that comes with a sleeper sofa—all feature exceptional resort views. If you require more space, condominiums and townhomes are also available for rent, ranging from one- to four-bedrooms, with large living areas, full gourmet kitchens, washer/dryers, balconies, soaking tubs and fireplaces.

All rooms offer luxurious linens, ski boot heaters, complimentary plush bathrobes, RockResorts Spa products and other sensory treats. Other resort amenities include a concierge and 24hour guest service, ski storage, a free resort shuttle service, lobby lounge with nightly entertainment, an outdoor heated pool and hot tub, fitness center and weight room. While there are myriad dining options in Beaver Creek, we suggest you stop by the lodge’s own Grouse Mountain Grill. The restaurant not only received an AAA Four Diamond Award, but Zagat ranked it one of the top fine dining restaurants in town. It’s also featured annually during the Beaver Creek Food & Wine Festival. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and while menu items vary by season, year-round favorites include lobster mascar-

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takes place in December. But you don’t have to be a pro to take to the slopes, since there are plenty of intermediate and beginning trails—and 150 trails in total. The area also offers snow tubing, sleigh rides, ice skating, snowmobiling, dog sledding, snowshoeing and even wildlife tours. Summer is also a great time to visit, as the area offers some of the best whitewater rafting in the country. From a casual float designed for the entire family, to a multi-day raft-

contact The Pines Lodge Beaver Creek Resort is located at 141 Scott Hill Road, Beaver Creek, Colo. For more information, call 970-429-5043 or visit pineslodge.rockresorts.com.

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ing adventure, there’s something for everyone. The Pines Lodge is within an hour’s drive to five different rivers within the Beaver Creek area. Prefer dry land? Beaver Creek Mountain has great biking and hiking trails, which are great ways to see Colorado and get close to nature. The Pines Lodge also is just steps away from the Beaver Creek Golf Club with its breathtaking views and picturesque holes. Guests get exclusive access here and to the Red Sky Golf Club just a short drive away. Visitors can also take hot air balloon rides, go horseback riding or do a little fly fishing. And don’t leave until you check out Adventure Ridge at the top of Eagle Bahn Gondola on Vail Mountain. You have to purchase a lift

ticket which, in summer will take you up to 10,350 feet for ziplining, aerial ropes courses, a climbing wall, disc golf, and horseback and pony rides. In the winter, you can go snow tubing, ski biking, snowshoeing and kids’ snowmobiling. Other popular annual activities in Beaver Creek include the Chocolate Chip Cooking Competition, which happens each November on the opening day of winter season. In December, check out Winterfest, where the Snow Princess, Old Man Winter and other characters entertain children and Dickens carolers delight adults. No matter when you visit, the Pines Lodge offers warm hospitality, and at day’s end, warm homemade cookies waiting for you. O

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BEST-SELLING AUTHOR AND SPIRITUAL LEADER DEEPAK CHOPRA REVEALS WHY GIVING BACK BENEFITS THE BODY AND SOUL

eepak Chopra, a prominent alternative medicine advocate often linked to celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, and who was a confidante to the late Michael Jackson, doesn’t care if you don’t believe everything he has to say. This best-selling author, physician and speaker whole-

heartedly deems that the mind can maintain its body’s wellness and prevent illnesses such as cancer and that, with the right tools, we can even control our own aging process. He knows there are people who scoff at these ideas and, to them, Chopra simply says: “Don’t believe me... go ahead and age.” While he has his skeptics, he’s also got legions of followers, including many in South Florida. They’ll get to rub elbows with him on November 13 at 7 p.m. at Congregation B’nai Israel in Boca Raton, when he’ll give a talk and sign copies of his newest book, “The Future of God: A Practical Approach to Spirituality for Our Times,” which is being released this month. Tickets are still available for the event (call 561-2418118 or visit cbiboca.org), which is part of the CBI Talks Speaker Series. “We plan many months in advance and literally research hundreds of potential guests,” says Sharon Wagman, executive director of Congregation

B’nai Israel. “One name that came up on everyone’s list was Deepak Chopra as a person who has made a difference in this world with his spiritual approach to healthy living.” Chopra’s lecture, entitled “The Future of Well-Being,” will focus on the overwhelming power of the mind and body connection, as well as the importance of spiritual well-being and how to get in touch with one’s soul. The 67-year-old doctor will discuss things that weren’t even on his radar three years ago, he admits, but new research has recently revealed mountains of exciting information for those who are on journeys to encompass perfect health. He says he’s honored to share it with the world through his books and teachings, and through his nonprofit Chopra Foundation, dedicat-

ed to improving health, cultivating spiritual knowledge and promoting world peace everywhere.

CHANGE OF HEART This famous physician who once focused solely on Western medicine now stresses the significance of holistic health and why many of the sick shouldn’t resort just to surgeries and pills to feel better. Caring for our bodies is a process that, once understood, can help everyone reach optimal health, he believes. Chopra teaches people to

see their physical bodies as “an activity” influenced by daily choices. The brain, the heart and the immune system are inseparably interwoven with our thoughts, feelings, emotions and even food choices and the quality of our sleep. “We are doing research in collaboration with other schools such as Harvard and Duke, where we are showing that within less than seven days of changing the way you think, feel, behave, eat, sleep, breathe and move, you can actually transform the activity of your entire genome,” Chopra says. “This is very powerful.” He says the biological markers of aging can be slowed and reversed by at least 20 years and that the majority of disease-related gene mutations are influenced by our lifestyles, not heredity. There is evidence, he says, that proves your mind affects your genes. So Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and many types of cancers can be controlled by our thoughts, Chopra believes. But you have to know how to go about it. Steps to wellness include monitoring what you put into your body, he says, calling processed food “contamination” and “poison.” NOVEMBER 2014

Chopra says, “We don’t eat food, we eat plastic in my opinion, and we are poisoning our planet as well as destroying the ecosystem.” Other steps are more obvious though not always easy to follow: Reduce stress, exercise daily, avoid toxic relationships, banish drugs, laugh and spend time with loved ones. Meditation is great for stress management and “connecting with your soul,” says Chopra, who meditates for two hours every morning at 4 a.m. and then does yoga. It’s also good for cultivating mindfulness.

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“One of the most important things we can do is to be present,” he says. “The way we are educated in the West, everybody is looking toward the future, which means they’re never in the present. So when they arrive at the future, it’s not there for them, they’re not present for it.” He also stresses spirituality, where Chopra encourages people to look beyond one’s physical and emotional well-being and experience a higher state of consciousness by getting in touch with one’s soul. It’s what his staff teaches at the Chopra Center in Southern California. “It’s a very enjoyable process,” Chopra promises. “We’ve been doing the program, which we call Perfect Health, and now I’m telling people how they can do it without coming to our center.” He also provides these teachings through his foundation, which runs many projects throughout the United States and in India, demonstrating healthy living skills and providing meals to more than 1 million children. Living healthy was a lesson for Chopra as well, a former pack-a-day smoker who as a young man experimented with LSD. 64

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DOCTOR’S ORDERS Raised in a family of physicians, Chopra received his medical degree in India before coming to America in 1970, where he specialized in endocrinology and eventually became chief of staff at Boston Regional Medical Center. He taught at Tufts University and Boston University Schools of Medicine and in the 1980s started to practice transcendental meditation. This began his focus on the belief that perfect health is more than just the absence of disease: He wanted a medical system based on the premise that health is a lively state of balance and integration of body, mind and spirit. He began melding Western medicine

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Top 100 heroes of the century in 1999. He doesn’t let such accolades go to his head. “I thought, ‘there must be someone in that room who liked me,” he says with a laugh. “It doesn’t mean anything to me.”

One of the most important things we can do is to be present. The way we are educated in the West, everybody is looking toward the future, which means they’re never in the present.

with modern theories of quantum physics and beliefs from ancient cultures such as Ayurveda medicine, one of the world’s oldest alternative medical systems that originated in India more than 3,000 years ago. In 1985 he established the Maharishi Ayurveda Health Center and left nine years later to establish the Chopra Center, which he co-founded with his close friend Dr. David Simon, who died in 2012 of brain cancer. Today, Chopra’s practices and name are known worldwide, thanks to his 65-plus books, many which made The New York Times’ bestseller list and relationships with influential celebrities such as Winfrey. America’s most famous talk host and philanthropist has had Chopra on her show multiple times and is currently partnering with him on a 21-day meditation called “Energy of Attraction: Manifesting Your Best Life.” The powerful duo has held similar events in the past, luring more than 3 million people from 200 countries to participate. Chopra’s popularity led Time magazine to label him as one of the

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Musicians Jose James, Talia Billig and Emily King with Chopra at his “Sages and Scientist” Symposium

BE THE CHANGE What matters greatly to Chopra is contributing to the community through helping, caring and kindness. It’s a mission carried out through myriad programs offered by his Chopra Foundation. In New York City, a program called Urban Yogis has volunteers teach meditation and yoga to inner-city kids. They’ve been do-

ing this for so long that some of the children have since become yoga and meditation teachers. The foundation also works with the New York City Police Department to see how police officers and kids can work together to create peace. The foundation’s Global Weightless Project runs an initiative that fights obesity by challenging people seeking to lose weight to raise $1 for every 1,000 calories lost, with funds helping to fight hunger in starving

countries. Its Project Why program provides education and assistance to women and children in India. Chopra gives back as much as he can, he says, because giving is good for the soul. “Giving actually improves your physical health, but it also gives you access to what I call spiritual intelligence. Love, compassion, joy and peace of mind, all of those things are improved.” And, he stresses, they are many ways to give back to the community other than writing a check. People can volunteer to mentor others, or dedicate their time or expertise to help a good cause. Those ways are often “more powerful than any monetary giving,” Chopra says. And you know what else is powerful in today’s world, often dominated by news of war and turmoil which Chopra calls “collective insanity”? Change. Chopra reminds us: “Do your best to help other people. Be part of the change.” O NOVEMBER 2014

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When it comes to the work done by nonprofits and foundations, there’s often buzz about their successful fundraising galas, luncheons and tournaments big and small. What we hear less about are the people who benefit from these charities, and how their lives are impacted as a result. So we set out to find some and the results were nothing short of inspiring. A local woman was taught to read English, and another was matched with a “Little Sister” she’ll mentor for life. A U.S. Army veteran was paired with a beloved service dog, while a World War II vet was saved from home eviction. Another local businesswoman received free assistance launching her company nationally. All are proof that even nonprofits with small budgets can make huge impacts on people’s lives.

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While some of us are preparing our Thanksgiving dinners and Black Friday shopping lists this year, others will wonder where they’ll find their next meal. ’Tis the season for paying it forward. Whether you have cash to donate, services to provide or time to volunteer, myriad local charities need your help. Foster a homeless animal, help a teen battling illness, mentor a child, send care packages to veterans, spend time with seniors… The options are limitless. Give a little or give a lot. Just give something. Not only will it feel good, but it’s our duty as human beings. As the great Muhammad Ali said, “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.”

ment. Call 877-385-7766 or visit apromtoremember.org.

A PROM TO REMEMBER: Through donations, this organization provides young cancer patients with the prom of their dreams, with limousine transportation, gowns and tuxedos, makeup, food and entertain-

AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE (AVDA): Through community support and private donations, this center provides a 24-hour crisis hotline, counseling, advocacy and safe housing to abused women and educates

ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES: Since 1969, this nonprofit has provided Palm Beach County families with social services and quality childcare so parents can work and/or attend school. Programs meet children’s academic, social, emotional and physical needs. Call 561-2760520 or visit achievementcentersfl.org. ADOPT-A-FAMILY OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC.: A nonprofit dedicated to helping and strengthening low-income families by providing affordable housing, free preparation of tax returns, complimentary school supplies and more. Call 561253-1361 or visit adoptafamilypbc.org.

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HOME FOR GOOD Calvin Dever was fighting an eviction notice in his Royal Manor Estates neighborhood of Boynton Beach when the South Palm Beach County Habitat for Humanity group stepped in to help. And what they did for Dever was much more than he ever expected—especially from a group of strangers. The widowed World War II U.S. Navy veteran had received several complaints from the neighborhood’s homeowners association about the condition of his property, where he’d lived for more than 40 years. Word spread through local media that the community was trying to evict an 89-year-old veteran and when Habitat for Humanity heard about it, Development Director Patricia Rowan reached out to Dever’s attorney and plans escalated from there. Habitat for Humanity not only builds homes, but focuses on repairing them in its Neighborhood Revitalization Program. Through the program, residents and local businesses donated time and money to help. The Home Depot Foundation pitched in, providing a new washer and dryer, outdoor furniture and landscaping material. When all was said and done, crews got rid of 14 beehives beneath Dever’s home, built a new porch, repaired the roof and added landscaping. They also gave him a new flagpole, where the Young Marines of the Palm Beaches led a flagraising ceremony this past September. Dever is grateful for everything, but admits he’s still a bit surprised. “They have done things that I’m not used to having done for me. I was overwhelmed,” he says. “I think I sleep better each night. God bless those people.” For more information about Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, call 561-253-2080 or visit habitatpbc.org.

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LAURA CALDERON

A NEW CHAPTER Fifteen years ago, Laura Calderon spent her days working in the fields of Belle Glade. A native of Mexico, she spoke only Spanish and the language barrier became difficult as she found herself struggling with simple things like taking her daughter to school or the doctor. Today, thanks to the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County, Calderon reads and speaks perfect English and her job in the fields is a distant memory—she now works for the coalition teaching others to do the same. Because of the nonprofit, her son and daughter grew up learning English. He daughter will graduate high school this year and attend college. Because she learned English, Calderon was also able to earn her GED, as well as an associate’s degree from Palm

the community about domestic violence. Call 561-265-3797 or visit avdaonline.org. ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION – SOUTHEAST FLORIDA CHAPTER: A nonprofit that advocates for patients and families coping with Alzheimer’s disease, provides community education and raises funds for research. Call 800-272-3900 or visit alz.org. AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY – SOUTH PALM BEACH UNIT: Provides services and support, and advocates for cancer patients and their families through a number of programs and fundraisers, with numerous ways to volunteer. Call 561394-7751 or visit cancer.org. AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION: From CPR classes and fundraisers to community education and public awareness, this West Palm Beach-based chapter offers myriad ways to help its cause. Call 561-6153888 or visit heart.org. AMERICA’S MOMS FOR SOLDIERS: A nonprofit that sends monthly care packages to American troops in all branches of the military serving overseas. They are always accepting supplies and welcome volunteers to help with events and creating care packages. Call 954-358-9358 or visit americasmomsforsoldiers.com. AMERICAN RED CROSS PALM BEACHES – TREASURE COAST REGION: Through donations and

Beach State College. She hopes to one day earn a bachelor’s degree in education. Not bad for someone who once feared running basic errands such as grocery shopping because she couldn’t speak English. “I don’t feel afraid anymore of talking to people and communicating. I love what I do,” she says of her job. “Nothing is impossible and once you set your goals you have to go for them until you achieve them.” The nonprofit helped her realize that. Kristin Calder, the CEO of the Literacy Coalition, calls Calderon a great example of how impactful the group’s programs are. “I think of her because she is what this program aspires to do,” she says. “To empower people not only to learn how to read, but to change their whole lives.” For more information about the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County, call 561-279-9103 or visit literacypbc.org.

volunteers, this organization provides emergency relief to disasterstricken areas as part of the largest humanitarian effort in the world. They always need blood donations, help with fundraising, volunteers to help communities after disasters and more. Call 561833-7711 or visit redcross.org.

BEST BUDDIES: Founded in 1989 by Eunice Shriver, tricountywide Best Buddies pairs special-needs individuals with partners who teach lifestyle skills and provide guidance and friendship. Call 561-972-5312 or 800-89-BUDDY, or visit bestbuddiesflorida.org.

ANIMAL AID INC.: This Fort Lauderdale-based nonprofit runs no-kill shelters, a mobile clinic, thrift stores in three counties, and holds pet adoptions. They need help with pet transport, donations of pet supplies and more. Call 754-223-5378 or visit animal-aid.com.

BEST FOOT FORWARD FOUNDATION: This Boca Raton-based nonprofit helps foster kids as they “age out” of state custody, providing assistance with everything from graduation caps and gowns to housing. Call 561-470-8300 or visit bestfoot.org.

COUNTIES: This volunteer-driven organization aids at-risk children through unique and inclusive mentor programs. Become a mentor or help with events and fundraising. Call 561-727-3450 or visit mentorbig.org. BOCA HELPING HANDS: More than a decade old, this nonprofit provides the homeless and crisisstricken with hot meals and food delivery, groceries, mentoring, job assistance and much more. Call 561-417-0913 or visit bocahelpinghands.org. BOCA RATON’S PROMISE: This organization is dedicated to

“HOW WONDERFUL IT IS THAT NOBODY NEED WAIT A SINGLE MOMENT BEFORE STARTING TO IMPROVE THE WORLD.” – Anne Frank

ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY COUNSELING: A Delray Beachbased group that provides free or low-cost counseling to clients who lack resources but need mental health services. Training is offered for volunteers to work alongside professional counselors. Call 561-638-0908 or visit associationforcommunitycounseling.org. AWESOME GREYHOUND ADOPTIONS: This volunteer-run service adopts out retired greyhounds to loving homes, and also trains some as therapy and service dogs to be placed with veterans. Call 561-737-1941 or visit awesomegreyhoundadoptions.org.

BICOL CLINIC FOUNDATION: This nonprofit is a humanitarian effort to bring medical attention to people who have never received “first world” healthcare, and have brought their services to Haiti, Nepal, Somalia and other locales. Call 561-8640298 or visit bicolclinic.org. BIG DOG RANCH RESCUE: This Wellington-based no-kill dog rescue group provides shelter, care and affection to homeless and unwanted dogs of all sizes and breeds and helps find them loving homes. Call 561-791-6465 or 561-309-3311, or visit bdrr.org. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF PALM BEACH AND MARTIN

providing education and resources to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and help those living with it. Call 561-866-1850 or visit bocaratonspromise.org. BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY: This longstanding group’s mission is to help all children, especially those at-risk, to become productive, caring and successful citizens. Call 561-683-3287 or visit bgcpbc.org. BRIDGES AT LAKE PARK: Funded by the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County, this organization helps struggling parents ensure that their

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children are healthy, safe and able to reach their full potential. Call 561-881-5060 or visit chsfl.org.

shown animals for 23 years. Adopt, donate or sponsor a pet. Call 561-213-5773 or visit chesed-rescue.org.

BUSCH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY: Through their nature center and wildlife hospital, this refuge aids animals and returns them to their natural habitats. You can help in myriad ways, be it with financial contributions or donations of time, services or materials. Call 561-575-3399 or visit buschwildlife.org.

CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA: The organization, which has chapters throughout Florida including West Palm Beach, is dedicated to helping children and breaking the cycle of abuse. They need volunteers to help tutor and mentor kids, plan events and more. Call 561-868-4300 or visit chsfl.org/PalmBeach.

“WE MAKE A LIVING BY WHAT WE GET, BUT WE MAKE A LIFE BY WHAT WE GIVE.” – Winston Churchill

CARIDAD CENTER: Located in Boynton Beach, this center helps poor and uninsured migrant workers and their families with free healthcare, dental care, education and outreach programs. They are in need of volunteers and donations. Call 561-737-6336 or visit caridad.org. CATHERINE’S HOPE FOR A CURE: This Boca Raton-based organization aims to raise awareness and fund research for the rare and always-fatal neurodegenerative illness known as Batten disease. Call 516-993-3331 or visit catherineshopeforacure.org. CENTER FOR AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES (CARD): Provides training, support and consulting for people with autism and related disabilities and their families. It accepts donations and is located on the Florida Atlantic University campus in Boca Raton. Call 561-297-3000 or visit fau.edu. CENTER FOR CREATIVE EDUCATION: This organization channels the arts to enrich and transform children’s educational experiences at more than 70 underperforming schools in Palm Beach County. Call 561-805-9927 or visit cceflorida.org. CHESED RESCUE: Chesed means caring and loving in Hebrew, and that’s what the founders of this nonprofit pet rescue mission have

CJ FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN IN NEED: This Boynton Beach-based nonprofit provides scholarships, therapy and inspirational resources to help people adapt, cope and overcome challenges, with an emphasis on autism, cancer, education and children with special needs. Call 561-364-2001, ext. 1115 or visit cjfoundation.net. CONINE CLUBHOUSE: Started by former Florida Marlin World Series champion Jeff Conine and his wife, this nonprofit provides free lodging in a safe and nurturing environment to families whose children are receiving medical care at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood. Call 954-265-9377 or visit jdchfoundation.org. CONNECTED WARRIORS: Started by Boca Raton yoga instructor Judy Weaver, this organization provides free yoga lessons to service members, veterans and their families. Call 954-278-3764 or visit connectedwarriors.org. CONNOR MORAN CHILDREN’S CANCER FOUNDATION: Created by a mom who lost her son to the disease, this Tequesta-based nonprofit helps families of kids with cancer with everything from emotional support and dental work to gas money and home projects. It’s the longest-running nonprofit for South Floridian families affected by cancer. Call 561-741-1144 or visit connormoran.org.

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CROSS CATHOLIC OUTREACH: This Boca Raton-based nonprofit raises funds for international aid and since 2001 has given $261 million to 275 programs in 42 countries. Donations and volunteers are needed. Call 800-914-2420 or visit crosscatholic.org. CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION – PALM BEACH: Through fundraisers, special events, charitable walks and volunteers, this nonprofit works to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. Call 561-6839965 or visit cff.org/chapters/ palmbeach. DANNY AND RON’S RESCUE: Based in Wellington, this charity was founded by partners Danny Robertsha and Ron Danta, and works diligently to help injured and homeless canines. Call 803-900-9800 or visit dannyandronsrescue.com. DRESS FOR SUCCESS: The Lantana-based chapter of the national organization Dress for Success offers free makeovers, work clothing and accessories, and career advice to women in need who are trying to make a new start. Call 561-249-3898 or visit dressforsuccess.org. DROPS OF HOPE: Started in 2006 by Coconut Creek resident Michael Fischer, this nonprofit provides children suffering from cancer with limousine transportation to chemotherapy appointments and bedroom makeovers. Call 954-428-4552 or visit dropsofhope.com. ESTELLA’S BRILLIANT BUS: Honored as a CNN Hero, West Palm Beach native Estella Pyfrom started this organization to bring a customized mobile learning center to underprivileged neighborhoods in Florida and around the world. Call 561-985-1889 or visit estellasbrilliantbus.org. EQUUS FOUNDATION: Founded in 2003, this unique organization provides financial and managerial support to charities benefitting horses across the nation. Call 203-259-1550 or visit equusfoundation.org. FAMILY CENTRAL: This nonprofit agency provides essential

MARIA MELIUS AND ANGELA ROHDE

SISTERS FOR LIFE

If it weren’t for Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Maria Melius would never have met one of her favorite people, little sister Angela Rohde. Rohde wouldn’t have been there to help prepare for Melius’s wedding, and they wouldn’t have celebrated birthdays and holidays like most close friends and family do. Both have added so much positive light in each other’s lives that they’re grateful every day for the program that brought them together two years ago. “The goal is to put you with someone for a lifetime,” says Melius, a real estate attorney who lives in Palm Beach Gardens.

“It’s very important for girls to have a good role model in their lives.” – Maria Melius

And with these two, the program made a perfect match. They’re both blondes, share a love for candy and look forward to splurging on manicures and frozen yogurt. Rohde says she gets better grades in school because Melius helps with homework, and even reads the same books she’s assigned so they can discuss them. Melius is someone Rohde feels she can trust if she has a problem or question for an adult. “It’s very important for girls to have a good role model in their lives,” Melius says. Though the program always seeks new candidates to match up, currently it especially needs girls wanting Big Sisters in the southern Palm Beach County area. Program Manager Yvette Flores says the program is free for parents and children ages 6-17 are eligible. Mentors and mentees usually meet at least six hours a month. “Our purpose is to provide an extra positive person in the life of a child so they have someone to talk to other than their parents,” Flores explains. “Having that friend helps them with confidence, grades and helps them avoid risky behavior.” For more information about Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, call 561-727-3450 or visit mentorbig.org.

support and educational services to more than 110,000 needy South Florida children, their families and the providers of childcare. Call 561-5143300 or visit familycentral.org. FAMILY PROMISE OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY: For families who are homeless and jobless, this Delray Beach-based organization provides a temporary place to live, as well as help finding a home and employment. Call 561-265-3370 or visit familypromisespbc.org. FARMWORKER CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COUNCIL, INC.: This Ocean Ridge-based group provides educational, cultural, recreational and social assistance to children of workers in the agricultural, nursery and equestrian fields. Call 561-732-9779 or visit starfcci.org. FEEDING SOUTH FLORIDA: Formerly the Daily Food Bank, this tri-county group solicits food donations and distributes them through a network of notfor-profit agencies such as homeless shelters, daycare agencies and emergency pantries. Call 954-518-1818 or visit feedingsouthflorida.org. FLORENCE FULLER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS: Through supporter donations, this Boca Raton-based organization provides needy children with everything from pre-school and after-school programs, to mentors, summer camp and medical screenings. Call 561391-7274 or visit ffcdc.org. FOOD FOR THE POOR: Founded in 1982, this Coconut Creekbased organization provides aid in 17 Latin American and Caribbean countries. In addition to feeding the hungry, it builds housing, digs wells and provides life-saving medications. Call 954-427-2222 or visit foodforthepoor.org. FORGOTTEN SOLDIERS OUTREACH, INC: This nonprofit sends care packages filled with donations and letters of encouragement to soldiers serving overseas. They need donations of time, money and goods. Call 561-369-2933 or visit forgottensoldiers.org.

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He’s really helped stabilize my life. Having Hero has helped me to get out of my shell a little bit. – Karl Burtzloff

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KARL BURTZLOFF AND HERO

SO HAPPY TOGETHER

Awesome Greyhound Adoptions in West Palm Beach finds good homes for these majestic dogs, some of which are trained specifically as service dogs to be matched with local U.S. veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. They learn to help their owners physically, and also provide great comfort. For veteran Karl Burtzloff, having a Greyhound has made his life a little easier. And a whole lot happier. Burtzloff had always wanted to enlist in the U.S. Army so in 2003, he eagerly signed up. But later he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and in 2006 had to resign because his disease was inhibiting his ability to work. When he returned home to Palm Beach Gardens, the 37-year-old admits he kept to himself most days—until he encountered Awesome Greyhound Adoptions at a local festival. He learned that some of the service dogs were given to veterans and he wanted to see if he was a good match. Nine months later, he’s the proud owner of Hero. Burtzloff ’s dog not only helps him maintain his balance on most days, but has motivated him to create and maintain a daily schedule. “He’s really helped stabilize my life,” Burtzloff says. “I’m single and not working, so I don’t have a normal routine. But he wakes me in the morning, I feed him and take my medicine, we go for walks. Having Hero has helped me to get out of my shell a little bit.” Barbara Masi, president and founder of Awesome Greyhound Adoptions, says these retired racing dogs make great companions. They’re wonderful for helping someone afraid to do simple things, such as leaving the house alone or being in large crowds. “They are gentle. They are sweet. They are clean and do not bark,” says Masi, pointing out that they also make great family pets. “They’re the perfect breed.” For more information about Awesome Greyhound Adoptions, call 561-737-1941 or visit awesomegreyhoundadoptions.org.

GEORGE SNOW SCHOLARSHIP FUND: This organization provides full four-year scholarships to needy students attending high schools in Palm Beach County. Call 561-347-6799 or visit scholarship.org. GIFT OF LIFE BONE MARROW FOUNDATION: This Boca Ratonbased nonprofit collects donors and makes bone marrow and stem cell matches for ill people in more than 40 countries. Call 800-962-7769 or visit giftoflife.org. GILDA’S CLUB OF SOUTH FLORIDA: Founded in honor of late comedian Gilda Radner, this nonprofit provides free lectures, kids’ programs and more to cancer patients and their families in a supportive, home-like setting. Call 954-763-6776 or visit gildasclubsouthflorida.org. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY: A nonprofit that builds affordable homes for deserving families in Boynton Beach, Delray Beach and Boca Raton. Grab a hammer or make a donation. Call 561-819-6070 or visit habitatsouthpalmbeach.org.

women. Call 888-414-4642 or visit hmhbpbc.org. HIS CARING PLACE: As a licensed teen maternity program for young women, this faithbased organization provides a seven-bedroom home on oneand-a-half acres in Coconut Creek, plus education, counseling, job skills classes and more. Call 954-429-9222 or visit hiscaringplace.org. HOMELESS COALITION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY: On a mission to end homelessness, this organization matches families and individuals with programs like job placement, housing and medical assistance, and offers a speakers bureau. Call 561-355-4663 or visit homelesscoalitionpbc.org. IRIE FOUNDATION: Founded by official Miami Heat spin-meister DJ Irie, this nonprofit empowers South Florida’s at-risk youth through educational and extracurricular activities designed to encourage them to graduate high school and pursue higher education. Call 786-837-3270 or visit iriefoundation.org.

programs and other services are available to abused, neglected and special-needs children and their families at this Sunrisebased nonprofit. Call 561-3720103 or visit jafco.org. JEWISH ASSOCIATION FOR RESIDENTIAL CARE (JARC): This Boca Raton association provides long-term care and attention to adults with disabilities, offering housing assistance, day programs, training classes and more. Call 954749-7230 or visit jarcfl.org. JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY: This Boca Raton-based organization offers an intensive mentoring program and raises funds for the welfare of the Jewish community in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Israel and worldwide. Call 561-852-3100 or visit jewishboca.org. JDRF GREATER PALM BEACH CHAPTER: This West Palm Beach-based nonprofit organization holds various events and fundraisers to benefit research toward finding a cure for juvenile diabetes. Call 561-686-

“I HAVE FOUND THAT AMONG ITS OTHER BENEFITS, GIVING LIBERATES THE SOUL OF THE GIVER.” – Maya Angelou

HAVE A HEART, INC.: This small, no-kill, all-volunteer organization in Boca Raton rescues dogs from death row and keeps them safe until new homes can be found. They can always use donations of time, money or goods. Call 561235-3647 or adoptthedog.org. HABILITATION CENTER: Vocational training and day programming are some of the services provided to adults with developmental disabilities at this Boca Raton-based nonprofit center. Call 561-483-4200 or visit habcenter.com. HEALTHY MOTHERS, HEALTHY BABIES COALITION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY: To reduce the rate of infant mortality, this nonprofit facilitates access to prenatal care and provides parenting education to underserved and uninsured pregnant

JACK THE BIKE MAN: Jack “The Bike Man” Hairston provides new and used bicycles to needy children in South Florida during the holidays, and established a nonprofit foundation that funds after-school programs for kids of migrant workers. Have a bike to donate? Call 561-832-0072 or visit jackthebikeman.org. JACOB ISAAC RAPPAPORT FOUNDATION: This Boynton Beach-based foundation was started in honor of Jacob, who was born with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a disease which impairs muscles. It has raised more than $1 million for research and awareness in his honor. Call 561-577-2326 or visit ourshootingstar.com. JEWISH ADOPTION AND FAMILY CARE OPTIONS (JAFCO): An emergency shelter, special

7701 or visit greaterpalmbeach.jdrf.org. JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON: Committed to volunteerism and helping women reach their full potential, this charitable group has been improving the lives of children and families in the South Palm Beach County area for more than 40 years. Call 561-6202553 or visit jlbr.org. KIDSAFE FOUNDATION: Founded by Sally Berenzweig and Cherie Benjoseph with locations in Boca Raton and Coral Springs, this nonprofit’s mission is to provide education to children and adults to prevent child sexual abuse, bullying and Internet dangers. Call 1-855-844-SAFE or visit kidsafefoundation.org. LAUREN’S KIDS: Founded by Lauren Book, this organization

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ANGIE VINCENT

MINDS HER BUSINESS SCORE, a nationwide nonprofit organization that helps small businesses succeed and grow, has its South Florida office right here in Boca Raton. The chapter has helped more than 9,000 businesses get off the ground. Whether it’s improving their cash flow, revising a business plan or helping with social media, SCORE provides free support, says Hal Finkelstein, chairman of the local chapter. And no one knows this better than Angie Vincent. Finkelstein is mentoring Vincent, who recently created an online paid subscription-based beauty review site called hottestbeautyreviews.com. The concept is similar to Angie’s List, which features unbiased reviews by paid members of everything from plumbing companies to dental offices. Vincent’s website focuses on beauty salons and beauty products. She got the idea from her mom, who never knows what foundation or lipstick to buy. “Women waste thousands and thousands of dollars on

aims to prevent sexual abuse through awareness and education, and helps survivors heal through guidance and support. Call 786-288-5045 or visit laurenskids.org. LEARNING ALLY: Based at Florida Atlantic University, this nonprofit makes reading accessible to everyone by helping to record books for the blind and dyslexic at a studio based inside the Gladys Davis Pavilion in Boca Raton. Call 561-297-4444 or visit learningally.org. LITERACY COALITION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY: Since 1989, this organization has dedicated its time to ending illiteracy in Palm Beach County. Want to volunteer? Call 561-279-9103 or visit literacypbc.org. LOCKS OF LOVE: Lisa Ling, Ann Curry and Sammy Hagar have all donated their hair to this West Palm Beach-based nonprofit, which provides hair prostheses for children with permanent medical hair loss. Call 561-833-7332 or visit locksoflove.org. THE LORD’S PLACE: A nonsectarian organization that assists Palm Beach County’s homeless population with services such as Cafe Joshua’s Job Training and Placement Program, which offers apprenticeships in sales, culinary skills, peer advocacy and

clerical skills. Call 561-4940125 or visit thelordsplace.org. LUV A PET: Finding foster and permanent homes for our fourlegged friends is the mission of this Royal Palm Beach-based nonprofit. There’s a network of volunteers who provide puppies and kittens with love, shelter, food and medical care. Want to help? Call 561-7483663 or visit luvapet.net. MAKE-A-WISH SOUTHERN FLORIDA CHAPTER: Donations of time, money, services and more

beauty products. Everybody has drawers of makeup that they haven’t used,” says Vincent, who lives in Boca Raton. Up until now, most online reviews have been provided by the stores selling the products. Vincent wanted to change that. So she created her company. And then she went to SCORE. “I wanted to know if I was going in the right direction,” she explains. Finkelstein provided free, invaluable advice about how to improve her website, as well as her social media pages. She meets with him periodically whenever she needs guidance. And he’s always there to help, she says. Vincent hopes her business will take off, become national, and one day be as popular as Angie’s List. And with Finkelstein’s help, she very well may reach her goal. “SCORE has taught me an immense amount of things,” she says. “He knows what will most likely work for you and what will not work. He knows the right way to steer you.” For more information about SCORE, call 561-981-5180 or visit scoresouthflorida.net.

ing hot and nutritional meals to the homebound seniors of Palm Beach County. They are always looking for delivery volunteers. Call 561-802-6979 or visit mealsonwheelspalmbeaches.org. MILAGRO CENTER: This Delray Beach-based organization offers a youth arts and education program to nurture self-esteem and build self-worth. Call 561-2792970 or visit milagrocenter.org. MISSION UNITED: Part of United Way of Broward County, this

“IF YOU CAN’T FEED A HUNDRED PEOPLE, THEN FEED JUST ONE.” – Mother Teresa

help grant wishes for ailing children throughout South Florida. Call 888-773-9474 or 954-9679474, or visit sfla.wish.org. MARINE TOYS FOR TOTS PALM BEACH COUNTY: Bring an unwrapped gift or offer a drop-off location to this nationally known organization, which since 1947 has distributed more than 500 million toys to children. Email Toys4TotsPalmBeach@gmail. com or visit toysfortots.org and type in your location in the state directory. MEALS ON WHEELS OF THE PALM BEACHES: A nonprofit organization dedicated to provid-

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program supports members of the military by helping them re-acclimate into civilian life by aiding in finding employment, housing, legal assistance and more. Call 561-375-6600 or visit unitedwaypbc.org. MORGAN PRESSEL FOUNDATION: This organization started by pro golfer Morgan Pressel has raised more than $2 million for cancer research with the support of the St. Andrews Country Club. Call 561-3187828 or visit morganpresselfoundation.com. MORSE LIFE: Volunteers age 13 and older help seniors at this

West Palm Beach center, from escorting them to music sessions and delivering kosher Meals on Wheels to pouring drinks at dinner and working in the gift shop. Call 561-4715111 or visit morselife.org. NAT KING COLE GENERATION HOPE FOUNDATION: Founded by the iconic singer’s twin daughters, Timolin and Casey Cole, the foundation provides music education to kids with the greatest need and fewest resources. Call 561-213-8209 or visit natkingcolegenhope.org. OASIS COMPASSION AGENCY: Through its food pantry, women’s center, thrift store and other offerings, this organization is committed to helping Palm Beach County’s neediest residents. Call 561-967-4066 or visit oasiscompassion.org. PAINT YOUR HEART OUT: The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County offers this nonprofit volunteer-based program, which paints homes for low-income, disabled and elderly citizens with recycled materials at no cost. They can always use helping hands. Call 561-697-2700, ext. 4701 or visit swa.org. PALM BEACH COUNTY FOOD BANK: Based in Lantana, this nonprofit agency collects food at wholesale levels and delivers it to smaller agencies that feed

Palm Beach County’s neediest residents. They always need volunteers and donations. Call 561-670-2518 or visit pbcfoodbank.org. PALM BEACH DRAMAWORKS: This nonprofit organization puts on live theater productions starring actors of all ages. They currently need donations to fund a student production of “Our Town.” Call 561-514-4042 or visit palmbeachdramaworks.org. PAP CORPS: Through golf tournaments, fashion shows, silent auctions and more, this grassroots foundation funds cancer research at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Call 561-798-3116 or visit papcorps.org. PLACE OF HOPE AT THE HAVEN CAMPUS: This suburban Boca Raton campus provides a safe and loving environment for children in need and their families. Call 561-483-0962 or visit hopeatthehaven.org. PROPEL (PEOPLE REACHING OUT TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP): A Boca Raton-based not-for-profit group that provides educational support and training in life skills and leadership to at-risk youth in South Palm Beach and North Broward communities. Call 561-955-8553 or visit propelyourfuture.org.

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QUANTUM HOUSE: Provides families of seriously ill children with lodging, laundry facilities, a kids’ playroom, family-style kitchens staffed by volunteers serving meals and transportation around St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach if a child is a patient. Call 561-494-0515 or visit quantumhouse.org.

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RUTH & NORMAN RALES JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES: This nonprofit organization in Boca Raton and Delray Beach offers a range of programs and services—from food and financial assistance to mental health counseling and senior assistance—to people of all ages and beliefs. Call 561-8523333 or visit ruthralesjfs.org. SCORE: An all-volunteer highlevel mentoring program that

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helps local budding entrepreneurs launch and grow businesses. Call 561-981-5180 or visit scoresouthflorida.net. SHARED CARE: This interfaith program between Temple Beth El, St. Joan of Arc Church and the First Presbyterian Church provides relief to caregivers of frail and elderly individuals. Call 561-391-8900 or visit tbeboca.org/shared-care. SHEPHERD HELP AND RESCUE EFFORT (SHARE): Dedicated to placing German Shepherds in loving homes, this nonprofit organization rescues dogs from no-kill shelters in the South Florida area. To learn more, email contact@shepherdhelp. org or visit shepherdhelp.org. SOUTH FLORIDA WILDLIFE CENTER: An affiliate of the Humane Society, this Fort Lauderdale-based nonprofit is dedicated to protecting wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation and education in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Call 954-524-4302 or 866-SOS-WILD, or visit humanesociety.org. SPIRIT OF GIVING NETWORK: This collaborative nonprofit includes more than 60 charitable member organizations which focus on helping children and families in South Palm Beach County. Call 561-3850144 or visit sognetwork.com. STAND AMONG FRIENDS: This Florida Atlantic Universitybased nonprofit provides mainstream work and living experiences for the physically disabled and needs help with everything from workspace to assistance at its resource center. Call 561-297-4400 or visit standamongfriends.org. STUDENTS FOR THE POOR: An offshoot of Food For The Poor, Inc., this organized outreach group encourages students to serve the poor in their local communities and in the Caribbean and Latin America. Call 877-654-2960, ext. 6608 or visit foodforthepoor.org. TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN: A nonprofit providing mentoring and educational scholarships

to more than 18,000 children in partnership with more than 800 public schools throughout 67 counties in Florida. Call 888-322-4673 or visit takestockinchildren.org. TOMORROW’S RAINBOW: This Broward County nonprofit runs a farm that provides sweet miniature horses as grief support for children that have lost someone special. Call 954978-2390 or visit tomorrowsrainbow.org. TRI-COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE: Formerly the Tri-County Humane Society, this Boca Ratonbased no-kill organization will not release a dog or cat to another organization that has a policy of euthanasia. Call 561482-8110 or visit tricountyanimalrescue.com. UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF PALM BEACH AND MID-COAST COUNTIES: About 800,000 Americans live with cerebral palsy and the local chapter works tirelessly to raise funds for research and assistance programs in more than 60 locations across South Florida. Volunteer or write a check. Call 561-357-7779 or visit ucpsouthflorida.org. VETS HELPING HEROES: This Boca Raton-based nonprofit trains service dogs and pairs them with vets and active military personnel. Call 561-7075216 or visit vetshelpingheroes.org. WHEELS FOR KIDS, INC.: This nonprofit provides wheelchairs to children living in Palm Beach County who suffer from long-term disabilities and whose families can’t afford one and don’t qualify for public funding or other charitable resources. Call 561-752-0799 or visit wheelsforkids.org. WOMEN IN DISTRESS OF BROWARD COUNTY, INC.: A Fort Lauderdale-based shelter that helps abused women reclaim their lives, providing safe family living quarters, support services, therapy and advocacy assistance. Call 954-760-9800 or visit womenindistress.org.

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GLAM GALAS NOVEMBER 6, 2014 NINTH ANNUAL STAKE IN THE FUTURE EVENT Enjoy cocktails, tapas, and live and silent auctions while lounging poolside. Benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Takes place at the Delray Beach Marriott. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 954-739-5006 or visit cff.org. NOVEMBER 8, 2014 HOPE BASH BOCA A casually elegant event featuring silent and live auctions, dinner, dancing and entertainment. Benefits Place of Hope at The Haven Campus. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m. Call 561-483-0962 or visit hopeatthehaven.org. NOVEMBER 8, 2014 EIGHTH ANNUAL WILD ABOUT KIDS GALA This event features cocktails, dinner, music, food and a raffle. Benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of MiamiDade. Takes place at JW Marriott Marquis Miami. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 305-446-9910, ext. 30 or visit bgcmia.org. NOVEMBER 8, 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ FORT LAUDERDALE 21ST CENTURY MODS GALA Honoring Terry Stiles for his service to the Museum of Discovery and Science, this event features cocktails, dinner, music and dancing. Benefits and takes place at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale. Starts at 6 p.m. Call 954-467-MODS or visit mods.org. NOVEMBER 8, 2014 11TH ANNUAL FAIRY TALE BALL A “Mary Poppins”-themed evening with music, dinner, dancing and silent auctions. Benefits Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Takes place at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 954-265-3454 or visit diamondangels.org. NOVEMBER 13-15, 2014 27TH ANNUAL SHOWBOATS INTERNATIONAL BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS RENDEZVOUS This event for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County is the largest gathering of mega-yachts for charity in the world. Takes place at Atlantis in Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Start times vary. Call 954537-1010 or visit yachtrendezvous.com. NOVEMBER 15, 2014 AN EVENING OF HOPE Enjoy a Coney Island-themed night of auctions, raffles and entertainment. Benefits the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America. Takes place at the Atlantic Hotel and Spa in Fort Lauderdale. Starts at 6 p.m. Call 561-218-2929 or visit ccfa.org. NOVEMBER 16, 2014 THIRD ANNUAL KIDS HELPING KIDS PRINCESS AND PIRATE BALL A pirate-themed affair with cocktails and mocktails, dinner, a treasure hunt, face painting and crafts to benefit the Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County. Takes place at The Palm Beach International Polo Club in Wellington. Starts at 3 p.m. Call 561616-1257 or visit ctrfam.org. NOVEMBER 22, 2014 CHRIS EVERT/RAYMOND JAMES 25TH PRO-CELEBRITY DINNER DANCE & GALA A star-studded event featuring dinner, dancing, music, and live and silent auctions. Part of a three-day ProCelebrity Tennis Classic. Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 6 p.m. Call 561-394-2400 or visit chrisevert.org.

NOVEMBER 22, 2014 PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY’S CARS UNDER THE STARS Spend an exciting evening on the racetrack with celebrity drivers, great food and drinks. Benefits Place of Hope. Takes place at Palm Beach International Raceway in Jupiter. Starts at 4 p.m. for VIPs; general admission begins at 5 p.m. Call 561-775-7195 or visit placeofhope.com. DECEMBER 4, 2014 JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY’S LEADERSHIP GIFTS EVENT This elegant evening honoring donors features keynote speaker Michael Oren, former Israeli Ambassador to the United States. Takes place at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m. Call 561-852-3342 or visit jewishboca.org. DECEMBER 5, 2014 FLORENCE FULLER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS’ WEE DREAM BALL A glamorous evening with dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, and more. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561-391-7274 or visit ffcdc.org. DECEMBER 5, 2014 MORSELIFE ANNUAL DINNER DANCE Themed “Under the Moonlit Sky,” this event features dinner, dancing and a live band. Takes place at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 561-242-4661 or visit morselife.org. DECEMBER 6, 2014 JAFCO HEROES GALA A formal evening with a seated dinner, live band, dancing and silent auctions. Raises funds for abused and neglected children with developmental disabilities. Takes place at the Polo Club of Boca Raton. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 954-315-8696 or visit jafco.org. DECEMBER 6, 2014 THE LOIS POPE LIFE FOUNDATION 21ST ANNUAL LADY IN RED GALA Featuring headliner Martin Short, this event includes cocktails, dinner and dancing. Benefits the Lois Pope Life Foundation’s partnership with the American Humane Association. Takes place at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 6 p.m. Call 561-582-8083 or visit life-edu.org. DECEMBER 11, 2014 PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE’S 43RD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BALL Help neglected and injured dogs and cats through this festive holiday event, featuring adorable animals, music and shopping at the Shaggy Shoppe boutique. Takes place at the Sailfish Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 561-472-8845 or visit peggyadams.org. DECEMBER 11, 2014 RUTH & NORMAN RALES JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES’ ANNUAL “THE ART OF…” GALA An art-inspired evening with cocktails, dinner, dancing, entertainment, and silent and live auctions. David Katzman will receive the third annual Corporate Leadership Award. Takes place at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561-8525013 or visit ruthralesjfs.org. JANUARY 8, 2015 DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY GALA Enjoy a winter wonderland-themed evening with dinner, dancing and a live auction. Benefits the Center

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for Family Services. Takes place at Club Colette in Palm Beach. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 561-616-1257 or visit ctrfam.org. JANUARY 8, 2015 THE SANDLER FAMILY MAJOR GIFTS EVENT This elegant evening celebrates the generous donors who fund the Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign. Guest speakers are author Daniel Silva, journalist Jamie Gangel and special guest Soner Cagaptay, director of the Turkish Research Program at The Washington Institute. Takes place at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m. Call 561-852-3342 or visit jewishboca.org. JANUARY 17, 2015 53RD ANNUAL BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL BALL Enjoy dinner, dancing and an exciting live auction while singing along to The Shirelles. Takes place at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561-955-4142 or visit brrh.com. JANUARY 22, 2015 FOOD FOR THE POOR’S 12TH ANNUAL FINE WINES & HIDDEN TREASURES GALA Enjoy a wine-tasting reception, four-course winepairing dinner, music, silent and live auctions, and keynote speaker Cheryl Ladd. Takes place at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 888-404-4248 or visit foodforthepoor.org/palmbeach. JANUARY 31, 2015 THE LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY’S ANNUAL BLACK TIE GALA A poolside event featuring cocktails, gourmet dining, dancing, and silent and live auctions. Takes place at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561-616-8682 or visit lls.org/pb. FEBRUARY 5, 2015 PALM BEACH OPERA’S SEDUCTION OF THE SENSES GALA A lavish black-tie soiree with poolside cocktails, a three-course dinner and performance by internationally renowned opera singer Ildar Abdrazakov. Takes place at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561-835-7558 or visit pbopera.org. FEBRUARY 6, 2015 FOOD FOR THE POOR’S 20TH ANNUAL BUILDING HOPE GALA An evening with cocktails, a silent auction, music and dancing. Benefits Food For The Poor’s mission to help struggling communities. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 954-427-2222 or visit foodforthepoor.org/boca. FEBRUARY 7, 2015 JDRF 30TH ANNUAL GEM OF AN EVENING: “ONE HOT NIGHT ON PALM BEACH” A glam affair featuring an auction, music, dinner and dancing to benefit juvenile diabetes research. Takes place at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa in Manalapan. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561-6867701 or visit greaterpalmbeach.jdrf.org. FEBRUARY 7, 2015 LEVIS JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER’S CASINO ROYALE DEUX A celebration honoring Judi and Allan Schuman, who will receive the Phyllis and Harvey Sandler Crystal Award, and Matt Baker, who will receive the Shirley & Allan B. Solomon Leadership Award. Takes place at the Polo Club of Boca Raton. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 561-852-3253 or visit levisjcc.org.

FEBRUARY 14, 2015 10TH ANNUAL FOREVERGLADES BENEFIT Featuring cocktails, dinner and entertainment, this event benefits restoration science to protect and restore our ecosystem. Takes place at The Breakers Palm Beach. Time TBA. Call 305-251-0001 or visit evergladesfoundation.org. FEBRUARY 20-22, 2015 NINTH ANNUAL BOCA RATON CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE A three-day event with gourmet tastings, car displays, custom motorcycles, extravagant jets, dinner, an auction and performance by Howie Mandel. Benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. Times vary. Takes place at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Call 954-537-1010 or visit bocaratonconcours.com.

place at the Polo Club of Boca Raton. Starts at 8 p.m. Call 561-852-3300 or visit dkja.org.

in Palm Beach. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 561-3707738 or visit sfsciencecenter.org.

FEBRUARY 27, 2015 THE GREATER PALM BEACH SOIREE Honoring the late Jay Rossbach, this event features cocktails, dinner, dancing and auctions. Benefits 211 Palm Beach. Takes place at the Lake Pavilion in Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561383-1147 or visit 211palmbeach.org/events.

MARCH 7, 2015 60TH ANNUAL BETHESDA BALL One of Palm Beach County’s oldest galas featuring dinner, dancing and entertainment. Benefits Bethesda Hospital Foundation and honors Dr. Robert Hill and Russell Clayton. Takes place at The Breakers Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561-737-7733, ext. 84445 or visit bethesdahospitalfoundation.org.

FEBRUARY 28, 2015 58TH INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS BALL Enjoy a lavish night welcoming ambassadors, dignitaries and philanthropic leaders from around the world. Takes place at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 6 p.m. Call 561-6509105 or visit redcross.org/fl/palm-beach.

FEBRUARY 21, 2015 THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION’S 33RD ANNUAL BOCA RATON HEART AND STROKE BALL Features dining, live and silent auctions, entertainment and dancing. Takes place at the Polo Club of Boca Raton. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561-697-6609 or visit bocaratonheartball. ahaevents.org.

FEBRUARY 28, 2015 UNICORN CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION’S EMERALD BALL An extravagant evening honoring Jay DiPietro, general manager of the Boca West Country Club, for his charitable endeavors. Takes place at the Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Time TBA. Call 561-620-9377 or visit unicornchildrensfoundation.org.

FEBRUARY 21, 2015 DKJA ANNUAL BENEFIT BALL & AUCTION Themed “All The World’s A Stage,” this fundraiser benefits Donna Klein Jewish Academy’s programs and need-based financial assistance. Deborah and Larry Silver are the honorees. Takes

MARCH 5, 2015 SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM GALA A festive event featuring Jeremy Wade of Animal Planet’s “River Monsters.” Takes place at the Flagler Kenan Pavilion in the Flagler Museum

MARCH 8, 2015 JARC’S 29TH ANNUAL GALA Enjoy “A Night in Morocco” featuring drinks, dinner, dancing and live and silent auctions. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m. Call 561-558-2572 or visit jarcfl.org. MARCH 14, 2015 AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY HOPE GALA This black-tie optional affair features dinner, drawings, live entertainment, dancing, and live and silent auctions. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561-394-7751 or visit cancer.org. APRIL 25, 2015 THE 18TH ANNUAL HOPE & HOME GALA Featuring dining, dancing and live and silent auctions, this event benefits SOS Florida’s aim to help local foster children. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 954-420-5030 or visit sosflorida.com.

NOTABLE LUNCHEONS NOVEMBER 7, 2014 27TH ANNUAL WOMAN VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR LUNCHEON This event benefitting the Junior League of Boca Raton features a silent auction, raffle and fashion show by Neiman Marcus. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 10:30 a.m. Call 561-620-2553 or visit jlbr. org/wvoy.org. NOVEMBER 12, 2014 15TH ANNUAL WOMEN OF GRACE LUNCHEON A luncheon and raffle to honor female volunteers who’ve demonstrated outstanding service. Benefits Bethesda Hospital’s Center for Women and Children. Takes place at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 10:30 a.m. Call 561737-7733, ext. 84429 or visit bethesdahospitalfoundation.org. NOVEMBER 12, 2014 27TH ANNUAL NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY AWARDS This special day pays tribute to philanthropists who’ve made great contributions in Broward County. Takes place at the Signature Grand in Davie. Starts at 11 a.m. Call 305-899-4834 or visit afpbroward.org. NOVEMBER 18, 2014 24TH ANNUAL BOOK & AUTHOR LUNCHEON Sponsored by Levis JCC, this lunch features authors Gail Sheehy, Boris Fishman and Jean Shapiro, who will present their latest works. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 9 a.m. Call 561-558-2520 or visit levisjcc.org. JANUARY 14, 2015 JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY’S LION OF JUDAH LUNCHEON

This elegant luncheon celebrates the generous women who contribute to the Federation. Keynote speaker is Linor Abargil, former Miss World, lawyer, actor and rape survivor. Takes place at the Polo Club of Boca Raton. Starts at 10:15 a.m. Call 561-852-6058 or visit jewishboca.org. JANUARY 23, 2015 32ND ANNUAL MS GALA LUNCHEON A Champagne reception, silent auction, raffle and more to benefit research for multiple sclerosis. The honoree is Davis Schulman, general agent with MassMutual/DBS Financial Group. Takes place at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale. Starts at 10 a.m. Call 954-731-4224 or visit nmssfls.org. JANUARY 26, 2015 TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE LUNCHEON Presented by Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper, this lunch features a keynote speech by awardwinning actress Kathy Bates. Takes place at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Time TBA. Call 561-406-2109 or visit howflorida.org.

FEBRUARY 23, 2015 EIGHTH ANNUAL AVDA HEART OF A WOMAN LUNCHEON A fundraising luncheon with guest speaker Taylor Armstrong. Benefits AVDA’s commitment to help victims of domestic abuse. Starts at 10:30 a.m. Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Call 561-265-3797 or visit avdaonline.org. FEBRUARY 26, 2015 RUTH & NORMAN RALES JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES’ REFLECTIONS OF HOPE LUNCHEON A luncheon to benefit JFS mental health programs featuring guest speaker Linda Evans. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 11 a.m. Call 561-8523279 or visit ruthralesjfs.org. MARCH 5, 2015 OLD BAGS LUNCHEON A luncheon with the chance to purchase gently used designer handbags to benefit the Center for Family Services. Takes place at The Breakers Palm Beach. Starts at 10:30 a.m. Call 561-616-1257 or visit ctrfam.org.

FEBRUARY 4, 2015 MORSELIFE LUNCHEON AND CARD PARTY This annual fundraiser helps support and enhance the lives of senior citizens in Palm Beach County. Takes place at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 10 a.m. Call 561-242-4661 or visit morselife.org.

MARCH 17, 2015 JAFCO 17TH ANNUAL LUNCHEON This event funds JAFCO’s commitment to provide love and safety to abused children. Takes place at Jungle Island in Miami. Starts at 10 a.m. Call 954-315-8671 or visit jafco.org.

FEBRUARY 19, 2015 25TH ANNUAL BOOK OF HOPE LUNCHEON This signature event features a raffle, auction and lunch to benefit the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America. Takes place at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 10:30 a.m. Call 561-218-2929 or visit ccfa.org.

APRIL 24, 2015 MEN WITH CARING HEARTS LUNCHEON This annual event honors male volunteers who’ve improved the lives of Palm Beach County residents. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 11:30 a.m. Call 561-3917274, ext. 128 or visit ffcdc.org. O

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LIFE After Loss WRITTEN BY

DIANNA SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY BY

PATTY DANIELS

After Suffering Inexplicable Grief, Loved Ones Find Solace In Creating Legacies hen a loved one dies unexpectedly, close friends and family members are left to cope with the painful loss and helplessness. There are feelings of sadness, guilt, denial, anger and more, and it can be a struggle just to get out of bed each day knowing their favorite person is gone. But sometimes, the grief ultimately fuels passion. That’s the case with the following resilient South

Floridians who, in honor of their loved ones, created charities to help the community. Their nonprofits do everything from build artificial reefs and raise funds for college scholarships, to fight for legislative change and provide solace to mothers of murder victims. These charities serve as daily reminders of the extraordinary people who left earth way too soon.

A Sea Change Andrew “Red” Harris spent most of his life enjoying our precious waters. He was fishing and diving before the first grade

FATHER AND SON: Scott Harris and son (RIGHT) Andrew "Red" Harris

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and, at 26, he was proud to own a waterfront condo on Jupiter Island, where he could gaze at the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Intracoastal on the other. He was following his father’s footsteps by working

in the insurance business and used his earnings to spend more time with family and the countless friends he was grateful to have. Andrew had a happy life. A good life. On June 8, 2014 he was in the water once again, this time snorkeling with friends in the Jupiter Inlet when he was struck by a boat. His body plummeted to the bottom of the inlet. More than 1,000 friends and family members attended his funeral. His father, Scott Harris, struggles constantly with the loss of his son. The one thing that’s kept him going during the months since the tragedy is the foundation he created in memory of his

“It keeps me one step ahead of my grief so I don’t have to slow down and focus on it. It’s a tragedy but now it’s the time to follow through.” – Scott Harris, Andrew "Red" Harris Foundation

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son. Unlike other memorial charities that offer college scholarships, this one raises money for the construction of artificial reefs in Northern Palm Beach County. He doesn’t know of another one like it. Artificial reefs provide a habitat for a variety of marine life and also help natural reefs, which are increasingly pressured by the expanding boating population. The artificial reefs will be a first for the area and will likely be adored by boaters and divers alike. More importantly, they’re something that will hopefully last a very long time. And Andrew’s memory will live along with them. The foundation so far has raised more than $400,000 and hopes to increase that amount through grants and other fundraising efforts. The goal, Harris says, is to become a community resource for supporting artificial reef construction off the Jupiter coastline. Most mornings, Harris wakes before 4 a.m. and heads to the computer, where he answers foundation emails and searches for additional ways to raise money for the reefs. A local insurance executive, he admits it’s been difficult to jump back into his own work since his son’s death, but when it comes to the foundation he’s more than ready to help. “It keeps me one step ahead of my grief so I don’t have to slow down and focus on it,” he says. “It’s a tragedy but now it’s the time to follow through.” And it reminds him that even though Andrew is gone, his legacy lives on.

SAVING LIVES: Donna Denaro, holding a photo of son Zachary

For more information about the Andrew “Red” Harris Foundation, call 561-718-7348 or visit andrewredharrisfoundation.org.

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“I cried, ‘Zachary, mommy is here, mommy is here.’ And the ambulance driver said, ‘He cannot hear you. His friends left him to die.’” – Donna Denaro, Friends Don’t Leave Friends Behind Foundation, wearing a cap baring her organization's logo, S.A.L.T., which stands for Save A Life Today

Has A Calling Donna Denaro spends almost every hour of every day dedicated to the Friends Don’t Leave Friends Behind Foundation because she doesn’t want another child to die like her son, Zachary, did in 2013. The 15-year-old was at the beach with friends on a June afternoon and what happened to him next remains unclear. Some kids said he’d taken a drug but an autopsy found no trace of it. Others said he’d gotten into a fight and someone put him in a chokehold. Whatever happened, his unconscious body ended up in a bush and the friends he was with bailed. If only someone had called 911. The Delray Beach resident could talk for hours about what she believes happened that day, but instead she tries to focus on the foundation she created in March 2014 to let others know about Florida’s 911 Good Samaritan Act, which states that if a person comes forward and calls 911 requesting help for someone experiencing a drug overdose, that person will be immune from any prosecution. In her son’s case, Denaro believes his friends were scared to call 911 for fear of getting into trouble. So they left him. And when a passerby finally noticed and called for paramedics, it was too late. Zachary was already brain dead. “I cried, ‘Zachary, mommy is here, mommy is here,” Denaro says through tears. “And the ambulance driver said,

‘He cannot hear you. His friends left him to die.’” Since Zachary’s death, Denaro and Dylan, Zachary’s twin brother, have committed themselves to Friends Don’t Leave Friends Behind, as they raise money to help pay for heart defibulators for local EMS teams. The money also goes toward a college scholarship created in Zachary’s honor. Denaro is also working with state senators to amend Florida’s 911 law so that immunity doesn’t just include someone experiencing a drug overdose, but underage drinking and public intoxication as well. Zachary was a student at West Boca High School, where his mother says he was known for his smile and his bubbly personality. He wasn’t a fighter, she says. The cause of death on his death certificate still says “undetermined.” That constantly weighs on Denaro. But she finds comfort in knowing that God had a reason for Zachary—that he and his family are now helping to prevent other unnecessary deaths. “I have to believe that,” she says. “Otherwise I wouldn’t be able to move forward. He’s going to help mommy save children’s lives.” For more information about the Friends Don’t Leave Friends Behind Foundation, call 561-674-3492 or visit friendsdontleavefriendsbehind.webs.com.

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Ride For Hope For 27 years, Craig Camlin’s bicycle was his means of transportation, partly because he couldn’t afford a car but also because he enjoyed riding. But riding a bike on Florida’s roads isn’t as safe as it should be. And for Camlin, this eventually proved deadly. The 53-year-old from Oakland Park was hit by a driver on Commercial Boulevard and Northeast 18th Avenue on December 16, 2013. His body was thrown over the car, becoming wedged between the vehicle’s rear window and the spoiler. Even worse, the driver kept going for two torturous miles with Camlin’s battered body trapped. The driver, who is now incarcerated, eventually stopped just long enough to toss Camlin near a dumpster like a bag of garbage, where landscapers found him a few hours later. He lived as a quadriplegic for 72 days. Before he died this past February 22, Camlin told his family he’d forgiven the driver. His story infuriated cyclists, including Chris Hoch, a district fire chief for Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, who also oversees zMotion Foundation, a nonprofit that sponsors charity rides for various causes. Hoch knew Camlin’s family and wanted to organize a memorial event to show solidarity in riders’ quest for safe cycling. Hoch points out that in 2013, Fort Lauderdale led the nation in the number of cyclists hit by cars. “People need to share the roads,” he says, noting that if Camlin had gone to the hospital right after he was hit, he’d likely be alive today. “I wanted to make a statement to say, ‘we’re here, we’re cyclists and we’re family members.’” Police escorted 300 riders who spent July 20 riding 25 miles along Fort Lauderdale Beach. They stopped near the scene of the accident for a brief memorial and left a ghost bike in Camlin’s honor. The ride, which also raised money for a local therapeutic riding center, will be an annual tradition. Camlin was a humble man who led a modest life. He made his living hauling drywall and received food stamps because work wasn’t steady. Still, he often gave most of his groceries to needy families at a local church. He never told a soul of his good deed. His sister, zMotion supporter Chrissie Militello of Deerfield Beach, learned about it after his death. Militello says she has a hunch that Camlin is in heaven gazing upon everyone, pleasantly surprised that while he’s no longer on earth, he’s still able to help others. “He was such a quiet person and would never in a million years have imagined this,” Militello says of the annual bike ride. “His name will never be forgotten.” For more information about zMotion, call 561-299-8142 or visit zmotion.org.

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“He was such a quiet person and would never in a million years have imagined this. His name will never be forgotten.” – Chrissie Militello, holding a photo of brother Craig Camlin

Gone Too Soon Caitlin Brondolo was just 12 years old when she died. This little girl, who adored golf and loved to paint, was excited to stay the night with her best friend, Amber Wilson, on May 31, 2009. Caitlin and Amber died that night of carbon monoxide poisoning in Amber’s house. Her family’s world hasn’t been the same since. But her mother, Jill Brondolo of West Boca Raton, is resilient. Though she admits there are days when her heart yearns for her oldest daughter, there are also days when she’s ready to tackle life and continue her journey of healing. And what better way to do that than through the Caitlin Brondolo Foundation. The foundation, which started in 2009, focuses on a collegiate golf scholarship created in Caitlin’s honor. Golf was one of Caitlin’s passions and she often played on the course at Broken Sound Club in Boca Raton. Today, that course holds tournaments to raise money in honor of the beautiful brown-haired child who had such a bright future. The foundation awards $2,500 to one student a year who has a good academic record and intends to play for a college golf team. It also raises funds to purchase carbon monoxide detectors, which are given to new parents after their babies are born at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Brondolo credits her Christian faith for getting her through the last few years. “I’ve always had faith in knowing that God’s hands are in everything and allows certain things that we don’t necessarily understand,” she says. “That gives me hope in knowing he ultimately has a plan for our life and knows how to use things for good.”

FAMILY FOREVER: Jill Brondolo, with a picture of daughter Caitlin

The foundation is a way to do just that. It helps those who loved Caitlin grieve while assisting young adults in beginning their exciting path into adulthood. Caitlin would have been a high school senior this year. Her mother admits it’s difficult to think about. She wonders what her daughter would have wanted to do after graduation. She wonders a lot of things. And when those thoughts begin to flood her mind, she sometimes finds solace sitting in Caitlin’s room, which has basically been left untouched since the day she died. Her golf trophies and stuffed animals are still on shelves. Her paintings still decorate her bulletin board. Though Caitlin is gone, the little things let her family feel close to her. Like part of their little girl is still here.

“I’ve always had faith in knowing that God’s hands are in everything and allows certain things that we don’t necessarily understand.” – Jill Brondolo, Caitlin Brondolo Foundation

For more information about the Caitlin Brondolo Foundation, call 561-350-9906 or visit caitlinfoundation.org.

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NEVER FORGET: Angela Williams, with photos of other mothers who've lost children to gun violence (RIGHT) Williams with a picture of her nephew, Torrey Donnell

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A Mother’s Love

“Once they are able to forgive, then they can grieve. And they can heal.” – Angela Williams, Mothers Against Murderers Association

Angela Williams has been to more funerals than she cares to admit. The caskets usually hold victims of gun violence in Palm Beach County—boys and girls, young men and women. Some were parents. Others were high school students. And babies who never got the chance to learn to walk. Williams is the founder of the Mothers Against Murderers Association based out of her home in West Palm Beach. She spends most of her time comforting families of the dead and fighting for peace and security in neighborhoods such as Riviera Beach, where shootings and fatalities are way too common. Though she works full time, she doesn’t get paid. Rather, she voluntarily exposes herself to grief and heartache daily in honor of her nephew, Torrey Donnell, who was murdered in 2003. He was shot several times with an AK-47 while standing in front of his Riviera Beach home. He was 29 years old and the father of a little girl. His murderer was never found. Since that day, Williams has lost a staggering 14 nieces and nephews to gun violence in the area. “It changed my life forever,” she says of Donnell’s death. Williams was so distraught by his death that she quit her job as a bus driver and made it her life’s mission to support local families of murder victims. She doesn’t have an assistant, nor does she have a grant writer to help with funding. Everything this organization has achieved is because of Williams herself. Local funeral homes know to contact her when they host services for families of young victims and if the homes don’t call her, typically a friend or a family member does. She’s been known to show up at crime scenes, in courtrooms and at funerals, her arms ready to cradle the brokenhearted and offer a shoulder to cry on—as well as her own tears. Williams says she’s attended more than 240 funerals since 2003. The hardest, she says, are the infants who’ve been killed in drive-by shootings. Those are the nights when she finds it dif-

ficult to sleep. Twice a month, the Mothers Against Murderers Association hosts what she calls a circle of healing, where moms whose children have been killed gather to grieve. Sometimes, Williams says, some of the women are so distraught they can’t form sentences. So they just sit. And listen. And cry. And when they’re ready, Williams teaches them how to move on. “Once they are able to forgive,” she says, “then they can grieve. And they can heal.” O For more information about the Mothers Against Murderers Association, call 561-249-7974 or visit mothersagainstmurderersassn.org.

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he invitation read: “You are invited to stay at home, watch a movie, take a nap, send the gowns and the tux to the cleaners and lock the doors to the world so that the Seafarers’ House can always keep theirs open.” It was, perhaps, among the most casual galas ever.

GETTING ONLINE As technology evolves, nonprofit organizations have found some success hosting virtual galas. Overall charitable giving in the United States increased nearly 5 percent in 2013, with online giving growing 13.5 percent, accounting for 6.4 percent overall, according to Blackbaud Inc., which makes fundraising software and tracks charitable giving.

believe real fundraising necessitates real human relations.” For its part, the Seafarers’ House spent just about $200 and raised $3,000. That’s far less than the $360,000 raised this year at its 25th Anniversary Golden Compass Gala, which was hosted at a hotel and featured a filet mignon dinner, Champagne and a silent auction. Then again, it wasn’t designed to replace the annual gala. “It was something we did to raise money in the summer,” Masino explains.

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“It occurred to me that people want to support us, but they don’t necessarily want to have to go out another Saturday night, so we put together the Couch Potato Ball,” says Beth Masino, special events and community outreach manager for Seafarers’ House in Fort Lauderdale, which provides refuge and services to mariners. “We did it with a lot of

VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING GALAS LET YOUR FINGERS DO THE DONATING “There are more people making donations through the Web, especially as donors become younger because it’s easier,” says Robyn Fern Perlman, a principal at CoreStrategies for Nonprofits, a Miami-based nonprofit consulting firm. “But I

Online donations may not have caught on to the level of replacing the “real human relations” to which Perlman refers, but nonprofits are, at the very least, using

“THERE ARE MORE PEOPLE MAKING DONATIONS THROUGH THE WEB, ESPECIALLY AS DONORS BECOME YOUNGER BECAUSE IT’S EASIER. BUT I BELIEVE REAL FUNDRAISING NECESSITATES REAL HUMAN RELATIONS.” – Robyn Fern Perlman, principal, CoreStrategies for Nonprofits

humor and all tongue-in-cheek,” she says of the online fundraiser, which took place in May 2013. Donors received a packet of microwave popcorn and a door hanger that read: “Don’t bother me; I am supporting the Seafarers’ House.” Nationwide, nonprofits are seeking new, innovative ways to keep the lights on and fund their missions— while avoiding having to find the right venue at the right price to host the traditional rubber chicken dinner. 86

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virtual fundraising as a way to enhance ongoing efforts. In June, the Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation kicked off a $4 million fundraising campaign during its Partners for Life Virtual Gala. The decision not to host a traditional dinner was one that grew out of respect, says Gregg Francis, chief operating officer and chief financial officer.

“The matriarch of Gift of Life recently passed away and, depending on how stringent you are in Jewish law, you are not supposed to celebrate for a year. That was the genesis for having the inaugural virtual gala,” Francis says. Founded in New Jersey and based in Boca Raton, Gift of Life historically holds its galas in Manhattan, where most of their constituents live. By hosting the gala virtually, they were able to reach all 250,000 supporters in their database rather than just the few hundred who attend the traditional gala. Donors were able to tune in online and watch live and pre-recorded segments featuring donor recipients, a behind-the-scenes visit to the organization’s headquarters and a video about how the donation registry works from start to finish. “The fundraising went much better than we expected,” Francis says. “It was synonymous with what we would make at a physical gala. From a profit standpoint it was about one-tenth of the cost of putting together a physical gala, and some people who weren’t able to join us that night still contributed.” However, says Francis, in the future they will return to a physical gala. “While it was a worthwhile financial decision… many people felt the emotions that people feel during a live gala could not be replicated virtually,” he explains. Technology may not replace lavish fundraisers anytime soon, but it does have its role, and especially resonates with the younger generation, notes Perlman. “Young people are interested in feeding the poor; they are not interested in the organization that is feeding the poor,” Perlman says. “They want to press a button and know their money is going directly to the program. They may never meet anyone involved in the program or organization.”

SPREADING THE WEALTH An example of successful virtual fundraising is evidenced by the

Photos by Tracey Benson Photography

Staff from United Way of Palm Beach County

Bradley Hurlburt

Staff at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue which took part in the Great Give

Singer Vanilla Ice supporting the Great Give

Palm Healthcare Foundation contributed to the Great Give

Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, in collaboration with the United Way of Palm Beach County and Martin County, which this past May held the Great Give, a 24hour fundraising challenge to benefit more than 300 community nonprofits. Donors could go online, find the nonprofit they wanted to support, click a button and make a donation. The effort raised $2.24 million. “From our perspective we can only give grants to so many organizations each year. This was a way to support every organization that decided to participate,” says Bradley Hurlburt, president and CEO of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. “Last year, we funded 38 competitive grants. This was a way to touch 330 nonprofits.” One of those to benefit was the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach. It raised about $50,000.

“A LOT OF PEOPLE CAN’T AFFORD THE $500 TO $600 TICKET TO COME TO A FUNDRAISER, SO IT’S A WAY FOR THEM TO FEEL THEY ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE SUCCESS OF THE SCIENCE CENTER.” – Marcy Hoffman, director of institutional advancement, South Florida Science Center and Aquarium

FAU Coach Charlie Partridge and mascot Owlsley make a donation during the Great Give

“Virtual fundraising reaches a totally different constituency,” says Marcy Hoffman, the museum’s director of institutional advancement, whose special events have featured guest speakers such as Robert Ballard, who discovered the Titanic, and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. “A lot of people can’t afford the $500 to $600 ticket to come to a fundraiser, so it’s a way for them to feel they are making a difference in the success of the Science Center.” Still, Hoffman doesn’t see the museum doing away with their annual special events and presentations. “I don’t want to minimize the value of virtual fundraising, a lot of us in the nonprofit sector are doing that,” she says. “But we need to wow our constituents. They expect that.” O NOVEMBER 2014

Haute Doggies BY LYNN ALLISON

Couture Canines Raise The Woof For Fashion Fundraisers

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THE FUR CAN REALLY FLY IN THE DOG-EAT-DOG WORLD OF FOUR-LEGGED FASHION SHOWS. PET OWNERS HAPPILY DROP HUNDREDS (AND HUNDREDS) OF DOLLARS ON CUSTOM COUTURE AND EXQUISITE ACCESSORIES FOR THEIR DOGS—AND THE OCCASIONAL FELINE—IN HOPES THAT THEY’LL STAND OUT FROM THE PACK. “IT’S LIKE ‘TODDLERS & TIARAS,’” QUIPS TINA VALANT OF EXTRAORDINARY PHOTOGRAPHY IN BOCA RATON, WHO FOR DECADES HAS BEEN ACTIVE IN THE CANINE COMMUNITY. “COMPETITIVE PET PARENTS COMPARE NOTES SO THAT NOBODY DUPLICATES COSTUMES. ONCE THEY SELECT OUTFITS FOR THEIR PETS, THEY COORDINATE THEIR OWN CLOTHES AND DECORATE THE STROLLERS OR CARRIERS IN A SIMILAR THEME.” AND THERE’S A CODE TO FOLLOW. “WE ALWAYS MAKE SURE ALL FOUR-LEGGED ATTENDEES AND CONTESTANTS FOLLOW THE RULES OF ‘PET EVENT-I-QUETTE’ TO ENSURE SAFETY,” EXPLAINS VALANT, WHO ALWAYS TRAVELS WITH “POOP” BAGS AND COLLAPSIBLE WATER BOWLS. SUCH RULES INCLUDE KEEPING PETS’ IMMUNIZATIONS UPDATED, MAKING SURE THEY HAVE PROPER ID AND THAT THEY’RE ON LEASHES (NOT THE RETRACTABLE KIND). “IT SHOWS THE PUBLIC HOW WELL-BEHAVED AND WELL-CARED FOR DOGS CAN BE AT PUBLIC EVENTS.” GLAM FASHION SHOWS, YAPPY HOURS AND BARK-MITZVAHS ARE ALL THE RAGE IN SOUTH FLORIDA. BUT GLITZ AND QUIRK ASIDE, THESE OVER-THE-TOP EVENTS RAISE BIG BUCKS FOR NEEDY ANIMALS. AND THAT’S THE WHOLE POINT.

RED CARPET RESCUE Coordinating dog shows, pet proms and upscale costume parties is a passion and second career for Laura Souza of Delray Beach, a self-proclaimed “fur mama” who named her company G Girl Productions after her beloved Shih Tzu, Gianna. Souza, who also works as a restaurant manager, organizes high-end pet parties attended by people from as far as New York and Pennsylvania, including a monthly

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cue in Palm Beach and Pet Project for Pets in Wilton Manors. Her parties raise big bucks for shelters as far south as Miami. “We try to spread the monies around so we don’t get married to any one charity,” she says. Souza is also co-owner of Fabulous Fur-Babies Events, and she and her partner, Laly Albalate of Doggie Bag Bakery in Miami, work day and night thinking up themes for spectacular affairs. Last June they hosted a Fabulous Fur-Babies Cotil-

sicals Weekend. “Contestants chose from 120 musicals including ‘West Side Story’ and ‘The Sound of Music,’” she explains. “AfOPPOSITE PAGE: Laura Souza’s Shih Tzu Gianna dressed as Christine from “The Phantom of the Opera” BELOW: Souza and her beloved pooch at Fabulous Fur-Babies’ nautical-themed dinner cruise fundraiser

ter their selection, mommies and daddies, as well as the furbabies, had to dress the parts. Some daddies even orchestrated a song and dance routine! It was like watching a real Broadway show!” Gianna, the company mascot, was dressed to the nines as Christine, the heroine from “The Phantom of the Opera.” “Her gown took months to make,” says Souza. “The train was 6 feet long and an exact replica of Christine’s.” Mario Laliberte, a Montreal designer and founder of La Maison Vienna Couture Canine, often attends Souza’s events, donating his luxurious hand-sewn creations to her fashion fundraisers. He has many Florida clients, he says, noting that locals often order his made-to-order pet coats and harnesses made from velvet, silk, satin, Egyptian cotton and “only the finest Swarovski crystals imported from Austria that reflect the light to enhance our couture,” he says. “People spend a lot of money on their pets

When people question or criticize the idea that people spend big bucks for fur fashion, I respond that the spectacle brings attention to the rescue groups and that’s why I got into it. It’s all for a good cause.

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Photos by Kelly Greene

– Nanette DeRonda, founder, ShihNanigans, Boca Raton

“Bow-Wow Hour” at various locations. “We call our pets ‘furbabies’, not dogs or cats,” explains Souza, who donates a portion of her event proceeds to rescue groups such as the Justin Bartlett Animal Res-

lion at the Atlantis Country Club in Lake Worth, drawing more than 135 elegantly attired pet parents and their couture-clad pets. This past September, they held a successful three-day Fabulous Fur-Babies Broadway MuNOVEMBER 2014

POOH-POOHING NAYSAYERS Tri County Animal Rescue in Boca Raton holds an Annual Doggy Ball each March, along with fashion fundraisers throughout the year. Founder and Director Suzi Goldsmith points out that it’s often empty nest-

It’s like ‘Toddlers & Tiaras.’ Competitive pet parents compare notes so that nobody duplicates costumes.

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– Tina VaLant, Extraordinary Photography, Boca Raton

dale placing fifth, West Palm Beach sixth, Pompano Beach 10th, Coral Springs 14th, Miramar 17th and Pembroke Pines 18th. “It’s all part of people wanting to humanize their pets,” notes designer Ada Nieves, a designer who holds a pet apparel degree (who knew there was such a thing?) from New York City’s Fashion Institute of Technology. For one demanding owner, Nieves created a $14,000 illuminated dog outfit inspired by a gown worn by Katy Perry. Not to be catty, but… $14,000? Isn’t that a bit over the top? “Over the top, whether it’s in reference to canine or human fashion, is one’s own opinion,” says Boca Raton resident and stylist Jo Jo Harder, author of “How to Become a Top Dog Model: America’s Top Dog Model® Contest” and founder of its complementary calendar, both of which benefit animal charities. Harder has been involved with fundraising for more than a decade. 90

ers who lavish affection and money on their pets. “People go all out to make sure their pet is the best-dressed,” she says. “It’s a labor of love and if it makes them happy and they enjoy the camaraderie of likeminded pet owners, it’s all good.” Dr. Leslie Hack of Boca Veterinary Clinics donates her time and hosts fundraisers throughout the year, often incorporating social media. “I believe that charity begins at home so I offer veterinary services to organizations like S.H.A.R.E and Chesed Rescue among others,” Dr. Hack says. The Shepherd Help and Rescue Effort is a group close to her heart and she often donates time and services to the hapless animals that land at her door. For her latest fundraiser, she invited friends and clients to post photos of their pets in athletic attire to her Facebook page and those that received the most “likes” won $1,250 worth of veterinary services to be donated to their animal charity of choice. Winners

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Harness by La Maison Vienna Couture Canine

Cotillion attendee Frances the English Bulldog in Jackie O-inspired couture designed by Diane Waring; Tucker the Border Collie and therapy dog is wearing a royal ensemble by designer Nanette DeRonda

Photo by Tina VaLant; Jo Jo Harder Photo by Wendy Foskey.

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She adds: “Dog fashion is here to stay.”

Michael Jackson lookalikes Trump, a mini-Schnauzer, and owner Kevin in couture by Bianca Brown

Jo Jo Harder with Rose, the reigning America’s Top Dog Model, at an SPCA Fall Gala

Photo by Tina VaLant

because they’re part of the family. They also feel that their pets are an extension of themselves and reflect who they are as an individual.” Research reflects his sentiment. A 2013 Amazon.com survey confirmed that in the nation, South Florida pet parents are most likely to spend money on couture outfits, grooming products and pet supplies. Miami nabbed the top spot, with Fort Lauder-

Photos by Kelly Greene

Dogs and their owners get in the spirit during the Fourth Annual West Palm Beach Pup Crawl and Fabulous Fur-Baby Event

Participants at the Fourth Annual West Palm Beach Pup Crawl and Fabulous Fur-Baby Event, which included a fashion show and tribute to our troops

Nanette DeRonda holding Jasmine, dressed as a character from “Beauty and the Beast” and Layla, lounging on the piano dressed as Dolly from “Hello Dolly”

also received free services for their own pets. “Nobody had to put their hands in their pockets to pay for this fundraiser,” says Dr. Hack. “It was a win-win situation and we got a kick out of the creative photos.” Doting owners often turn to Nanette DeRonda, a Boca Raton mortgage underwriter, who also designs and sells elaborate pet frocks through her online company, ShihNanigans. “I studied fashion history so I love making period pieces from the Renaissance or the Roaring Twenties,” says DeRonda, who spends about 24-30 hours creating each outfit, always ensuring it’s comfortable for the animals. “I get inspired by TV shows and the movies. I’ve made costumes inspired by Las Vegas showgirls—I never know where my next creative idea will come from.” DeRonda was the force behind Gianna’s magnificent “The Phantom of the Opera” dress, which took her months to complete. “My grandmother was a seamstress and taught me how to make my own patterns,” she says. “I use the same principles to design costumes for dogs. What I love is how people gravitate to these fundraisers… The more people come out, the more money we can give to rescue groups since there’s so much need in the community.” She pooh-poohs naysayers. “When people question or criticize the idea that people spend big bucks for fur fashion, I respond that the spectacle brings attention to the rescue groups and that’s why I got into it,” DeRonda says. “It’s all for a good cause.” Anyway, adds Harder: “Who doesn’t like to show off their dog?” O NOVEMBER 2014

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styles,” Brown says. “Whether

warehouses. The firm’s experi-

and accessories. “I also enjoy

including her sister-in-law, Pam

it is designing an entire new

enced design professionals are

helping our talented team of

Nadler, have been with the firm

home or one-room renovation,

ready to provide clients with

designers in specifying window

for more than 20 years. Dana’s

our team will provide you with

expert guidance on everything

treatments and furnishings for

daughter, Susan, also works in

the highest level of personal-

from selecting floorings, finishes

their clients’ projects.”

the business along with a sup-

ized service.”

Brown’s Interior Design is located at 4501 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-368-2703 (Boca) or 561-744-1116 (Jupiter) or visit brownsinteriors.com.

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WONDER WOMEN

Master Of Recovery

Davida Schoentag, MSW, CASC Brings Clinical Leadership To Caron Ocean Drive IN THE SHORT TIME THAT DAVIDA

for men, women and families

Schoentag, MSW, CASAC, has

who lead sophisticated and

served as Clinical Director of

complicated lives.

Ocean

Drive—the

inspiration

Her

treatment

approach

of the leaders of Caron Renais-

focuses on the underlying char-

sance, a renowned Florida ad-

acter pathologies that fuel ad-

diction center in Boca Raton—

dictive processes, while working

the

with families to engage them in

state-of-the-art

treatment

facility has seen changes and improvements that include the expansion

the

Residential

Family Restructuring program. “The Family Restructuring program is when the family member resides with the client for a week or more and is fully immersed in the treatment process,” she explains. “It would be my wish to mandate it to all family members.” Although

Schoentag

their own recovery process. “One of the things that cause people to relapse back into

DAVIDA SCHOENTAG

their disease is their own per-

“By treating the entire family system, the prognosis for long-term recovery increases exponentially because everyone is getting the help they need. Our success rate is extraordinary.”

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lings, grandparents, etc.), the prognosis for long-term recovery increases exponentially because everyone is getting the help they need,” she says. “Our success rate is extraordinary.” When Schoentag is not helping patients, the native New

has

sonality,” Schoentag points out.

man beings living deeper, richer,

Yorker enjoys spending time

been with Caron Renaissance

“So each patient is assigned a

more meaningful lives.”

at home in Lake Worth (“it has

for nearly a decade, Ocean

primary and family therapist,

Schoentag also believes that

Drive itself is a new program that

as well as a team of other clini-

the “patient is the family and the

adopted

grew out of a need in the recov-

cal professionals to help them

family is the patient.”

Zip-It, meditating on the beach,

ery field for sophisticated and

identify destructive issues and

“By treating the entire family

complicated treatment options

become better, healthier hu-

system (parents, partners, sib-

the flair of old Florida”) with her dogs,

T H E B O C A R AT O N O B S E R V E R

and

and taking walks while listening to Bruce Springsteen.

Caron Ocean Drive is located in Boca Raton. For more information, call 866-915-0286 or visit caronoceandrive.org.

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WONDER WOMEN

Award-Winning Strategies Durée Ross Leads Dynamic Public Relations, Marketing And Special Events Team DURÉE ROSS KNOWS HOW TO

of Miami-Dade, as well as The

find the right opportunities for

Stevie® Award for Crisis Com-

clients in today’s rapidly evolving

munications. In addition, Ross

marketing channels. Using social

won Lifestyle Media Group’s

media, in-person special events,

2014 Up & Comers Award, was

national promotional campaigns

named to South Florida Busi-

and traditional alliances, she

ness Journal’s 2013 “40 Under

develops remarkably effective

40” and won the 2012 Stevie

public relations strategies.

Award for Women in Business.

In 2014, her firm has won

Ross fell in love with public

many awards, including Ameri-

relations at the age of 19 while

can Business Awards (The Stevie®

a student at the University of

Award) for its work with Feeding

Miami. An internship with a

South Florida™ plus Rising Tide

Miami Beach-based PR firm

Car Wash, a groundbreaking

gave her a jump-start on her PR

social enterprise in Parkland that is one of the nation’s largest employers of people with autism. In addition, her firm won the 2014 Gold Coast PR Council Bernays Award for its work with Rising Tide. “We introduced Rising Tide Car Wash to regional business

DURÉE ROSS

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“These offices represent a huge milestone for our company. It’s an ideal place for our creative professionals to serve our clients.”

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with experience in corporate, agency and nonprofit arenas, Ross is also dedicated to her family, including her husband and their two children. In 2013, Ross moved Durée & Company, Inc. into a new

media with its unique altruistic

career, and she’s never looked

Tuscan Grille, BRAVO! Cucina

award-winning office space in

model, personalized the family

back. Since opening Durée &

Italiana, Coral Springs Museum

Fort Lauderdale, designed for

business owners and took the

Company in 1999, Ross has cre-

of Art, Gladstone & Weissman,

future growth. “These offices

story national,” says Ross.

ated and implemented inven-

P.A., and Steiger Facial Plastic

represent a huge milestone for

tive public relations and mar-

Surgery, among many others.

our company,” says Ross. “It’s an

In 2013, her firm also won a ®

Bernays and The Stevie Award

keting campaigns for a diverse

for its work with Boys & Girls Clubs

client roster that includes BRIO

In addition to being a successful

female

entrepreneur

ideal place for our creative professionals to serve our clients.”

Durée & Company is located at 10620 Griffin Road, Suite 208, Fort Lauderdale. For more information, call 954-723-9350 or visit dureeandcompany.com.

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WONDER WOMEN

Fun For All

Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa Features Family Playtime EAU SPA AT EAU PALM BEACH

learning opportunities present-

Resort & Spa has perfected

ed by renowned instructors.

family playtime with myriad ex-

“It’s all about luxury and fun

periences—spa and beyond—

and not judging yourself,” says

to spoil kids and kids-at-heart.

Spa Director Catherine Warren,

The award-winning magical

winner of the 2013 iSpa Inau-

wonderland of Eau Spa greets

gural Innovate Award and the

adults who Pause, Play and

featured 2014 General Session

Perfect with Champagne and

Speaker at The International

cupcakes as they wander in

Congress of Esthetics & Spa.

gardens dotted with hanging

Eau Spa has been hon-

chairs above reflection pools.

ored with a host of prestigious

Treatments are signature and indulgent, where high-tech meets high-touch and “me time” is the only priority. It’s where you light a candle and make a wish, and where you listen to chill Ibiza beats in an open-air adult playground as a heated waterfall

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CATHERINE WARREN

“While parents relax and rejuvenate, kids can have the time of their lives at Camp Aquanuts: Surf, Creative Arts and Technology for Kids.”

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Surf, Creative Arts and Technology for Kids. There, they can explore behind the wheel of a pirate ship, dress up in a modeling and photography studio, have spa treatments, make tie-dyed shirts, scale a climbing

massages your neck, back and

awards,

2013

made the 2014 Condé Nast Top

wall, master water sports, per-

shoulders.

including

the

SpaFinder Wellness 365 Read-

25 Spas in the World list and 2013

form on a stage, and learn on

Fitness also rises to a new level

ers’ Choice Awards; American

Town & Country Top 15 Spas in

Apple computer systems. They

at Eau Spa, with state-of-the-

Spa Magazine’s 2013 and 2014

the World list.

have a place of their own at

art equipment and classes, plus

Best Treatment Menu awards;

While parents relax and reju-

Camp Aquanuts’ one-of-a-kind

the exceptional Eaummm yoga

and American Spa Profession-

venate, kids can have the time

clubhouse that brings the won-

program, which often offers

al’s Choice Award. Eau Spa also

of their lives at Camp Aquanuts:

ders of the sea to them.

Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa is located at 100 South Ocean Blvd., Manalapan. For more information, call 561-540-4960 or visit eauspa.com.

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White-Glove Service

Claire Collins Leads Engel & Völkers Real Estate Team In The Boca/ Delray Market LED BY CLAIRE COLLINS, AN

members of the South Palm

experienced real estate profes-

Beach County community for

sional, Engel & Völkers is bringing

more than 20 years.

its global brokerage service to

A native of London, Collins

South Palm Beach County. The

was raised in the Principality of

German real estate company

Monaco and has lived in Boca

that operates in 35 countries on

Raton since 1987. Fluent in Eng-

five continents recently opened

lish and French with a good

an office in downtown Delray

knowledge of Spanish, Collins

Beach and two offices in Boca

has marketed some of the fin-

Raton that cater to the region’s

est new residential construction

luxury market.

developments in South Florida

“Our real estate team offers true white-glove concierge service,” says Collins, a team leader who focuses on client satisfaction. “We are excited about this opportunity to serve buyers and sellers as our luxury brand expands throughout the U.S. and around the world.” Collins is the designated broker for the three new offices,

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CLAIRE COLLINS

“A European buyer could stop at one of our shops in Barcelona or Rome, for instance, and see a flyer for a new luxury listing in Boca Raton.”

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instance, and see a flyer for a new luxury listing in Boca Raton.” Engel

Völkers

selected

Delray and Boca for its offices because of the area’s popularity among international home

and has been responsible for

yachts, with a worldwide mul-

buyers, and the wide range of

selling more than $350 million of

tilingual sales team. “We bring

luxury waterfront and golf com-

luxury real estate.

together the aspirations of dis-

munity properties,” Collins says.

which are owned by Boca Ra-

Engel & Völkers specializes

cerning individuals around the

“Now, we look forward to grow-

ton real estate attorney Rick

in the sale and leasing of pre-

world,” Collins says. “A European

ing our professional team and

Felberbaum.

mium residential property, com-

buyer could stop at one of our

delivering a new level of con-

mercial real estate and luxury

shops in Barcelona or Rome, for

cierge service in our market.”

Johanna

He and his wife

have

been

active

Engel & Völkers offices are located in Boca Raton and Delray Beach. For more information, call 561-699-3450 or visit bocaraton-delraybeach.evusa.com.

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WONDER WOMEN

Back To The Future

Dr. Laura E. Skellchock’s ‘Time Machine’ Takes Clients To Their Beautiful Best WITH 25 YEARS OF CLINICAL

procedures provides a result

experience and a love of con-

that is not additive—it’s loga-

tinual learning, Dr. Laura E.

rithmic. In this situation, one

Skellchock is always on the fore-

plus one equals four,” says Dr.

front of new medical treatments

Skellchock, who is the only der-

that can benefit her patients.

matologist in Florida offering the

Her latest addition to the arma-

Time Machine Procedure™.

mentarium is The Time Machine Procedure™. This

proprietary

Another innovation Dr. Skellchock now offers is Nu Skin’s

procedure

AgeLOC Galvanic Spa Treat-

combines several different tech-

ment for the face and body.

nologies and treatments to dra-

Perfect for those who like the

matically improve skin tone and

results of top anti-aging treat-

texture on the face and body. The surface of the skin is improved, lines and pores are minimized, irregular pigmentation is corrected, collagen production is promoted and tightening of the skin is achieved, in addition to using the body’s own abil-

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DR. LAURA E. SKELLCHOCK

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“Being healthy and happy is the basis of beauty—it’s icing on the cake when we can also work from the outside to reestablish a natural, more youthful appearance.”

sues causing the symptoms are identified and corrected, finding the root cause using tests and examinations that are typically covered by health insurance. “A healthy body is one in balance. Being healthy and happy

ity to create volume. Areas like

ments but don’t want injec-

Dr. Skellchock’s holistic ap-

is the basis of beauty—it’s icing

the face, neck, chest, arms and

tions, the treatment rejuvenates

proach to helping patients look

on the cake when we can also

legs are taken back in time to

even the most problematic

and feel their best always in-

work from the outside to reestab-

smoother, tighter skin with down-

of areas. To see stunning be-

volves a medical assessment to

lish a natural, more youthful ap-

time of only two to five days with-

fore and after video photos,

find the best solutions for them.

pearance. We want our patients

out the risks of surgery.

visit https://www.youtube.com/

At her Integrative Health Institute,

to be healthy and feel confident

watch?v=klMyvaqjKkI.

instead of treating symptoms, is-

and beautiful at the same time.”

“This combination of proven

Integrative Dermatology and Integrative Health Institute is located at 6100 Glades Road, Suites 304 and 310, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-488-2689, 561-756-9405 and visit drskellchock.com.

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Caring And Sharing

JARC Librarian Debbie Levy Helps Clients Learn And Socialize DEBBIE LEVY HAS MADE THE

do not require 24-hour supervi-

library at the Jewish Association

sion, as well as vocational train-

for Residential Care (JARC) a

ing, and social and recreation-

special place for the agency’s

al programs in its state-of-the-

adult clients with developmen-

art Mel and Elaine Stein Living

tal disabilities.

and Learning Center.

A retired pediatric psychiatric

The facility is the first of its kind

nurse, Levy has been a volun-

in South Florida, and a model

teer and a member of JARC’s

for similar agencies around the

board of directors for more than

country. Its structure supports

three years.

JARC’s most important mission:

“Clients come into the library

to partner with the families of

to connect with me and others.

clients to promote indepen-

I have clients who range in age

dence, dignity and self-respect

from 19 to 80 whose learning never stops because they are experiencing conversations, books, movies, puzzles and more,” she says. “They can share their daily experiences in a safe place, and many are very proud of the relationships they develop from their time in the library.” JARC

operates

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“I have clients who range in age from 19 to 80 whose learning never stops because they are experiencing conversations, books, movies, puzzles and more.”

plus clerical, computer, environmental services and social skills training. Social activities include current events, international travel and sports discussion groups, foreign language classes, aerobics and other fit-

in order to create more fulfill-

they can be proud of and sav-

ness classes. JARC hopes to ex-

ing money for a special reason.

pand its services to offer even

group

ing lives. This means providing

homes for adults with develop-

clients with the opportunities

mental disabilities in the Boca

JARC’s

support

for

clients

more support to young adults

and training to enjoy activities

can range from teaching the

with developmental and intel-

Raton/Delray Beach area. The

and make decisions that many

activities of daily living, to cu-

lectual disabilities, and more

nonsectarian group also offers

of us take for granted, such as

linary and catering training in

groups that support social and

apartment living for those who

going out to dinner, doing work

its

family relationships.

2,000-square-foot

kitchen,

JARC Florida is located at 21160 95th Avenue South, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-558-2550 or visit jarcfl.org.

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WONDER WOMEN

Committed To Community

The Gefen-Green Team Has One Goal: To Make Clients Happy NANCY GEFENAND KATHY GREEN,

the urging of her husband, a

a top-producing team for Nestler

real estate attorney.

Poletto Sotheby’s International

“Kathy and Nancy are two

Realty for over 10 years, are com-

exceptionally

mitted to helping their communi-

who care,” says their broker,

ty as much as they are commit-

Mark Nestler. “They continually

ted to obtaining excellent results

demonstrate the highest levels

for their real estate clients.

of professionalism and place

Green and Gefen are heavily involved in community philan-

fine

individuals

their clients’ needs first and exceed their expectations.”

thropy and are active in a num-

As for their team approach,

ber of local charities. In particular,

“We’re Here for YOU! is more

they are both on the board of

than just a marketing slogan, it’s

the Business and Professional Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, where Green is this year’s co-chair. Gefen is also involved at JARC (Jewish Association for Residential Care). Green, who grew up in Boca

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“‘We’re Here for YOU!’ is more than just our marketing tagline, it’s truly our core philosophy!”

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ing, day in and day out, it certainly gives us great perspective on what’s right for a particular buyer, or how to best position a listing for our sellers,” says Green. “And thanks to our affiliation

Raton, has a background in ho-

truly our core philosophy!” says

tage of each others’ individual

with Sotheby’s, when a client

tel management and pharma-

Gefen. “Many agents team up

strengths to work challenging

chooses to work with us, they

ceutical sales prior to becoming

initially to further the agents’

deals, is when having a team on

are collaborating with a global

a Realtor®. Gefen, a former CPA,

best interests, but it’s when

your side really becomes value-

brand which reaches into a

moved here as a newlywed in

you ultimately build a working

added to the client.”

plethora of media and market-

1992. She embarked on her real

dynamic like Kathy and I have,

“When you live, work and play

estate career 14 years ago at

where we are taking advan-

in the communities you are sell-

ing outlets, all of which contribute to getting the best results.”

Nestler Poletto Sotheby’s International Realty is located at 200 East Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-271-9085, 561-212-9447 or visit npsir.com.

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Living In Peace Inspirational Author And Speaker Barb Schmidt Launches New Book

HELPING MANY FIND INNER peace and uncover happiness

BARB SCHMIDT

has been the life work of celebrated author and captivating speaker Barb Schmidt. Having recently launched her highly anticipated book, “The Practice,” she is offering several Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life events at Florida Atlantic University in November and January.

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“Helping many find inner peace and uncover happiness has been the life work of celebrated author and captivating speaker Barb Schmidt. ”

community via Facebook (with posts reaching over 10 million people), through daily inspirational emails and weekly blogs. Schmidt is now looking forward to bringing the message of “The Practice” to an even

Studies Program to promote

ing His Holiness the Dalai Lama,

“The Practice,” which is al-

dialogue in the greater commu-

Dr. Jane Goodall, medical intui-

greater audience.

ready an international best-sell-

nity on the topic of inner peace

tive Caroline Myss, authors Dan

Peaceful Life Events At Florida

er, is the product of Schmidt’s

in 2001. Ten years later, she

Millman, James Finley and Dr. An-

Atlantic University include: No-

30 years of commitment to per-

launched Peaceful Mind Peace-

drew Weil.

vember 12: “An Evening of

sonal development. It provides

ful Life, a nonprofit community

Through the organization, she

simple tools for managing stress,

outreach program designed to

teaches the principles of “The

Gabrielle Bernstein and Friends,”

finding inner peace and uncov-

promote the principles she has

Practice,” a three-part guide to

January 5: “A New Year Re-

ering happiness, and is the culmi-

taught and studied for years

practical spirituality in the modern

newal of Peace, Inspiration and

nation of her experience locally

in her work with FAU. Peaceful

world and her tool for spreading

Courage with Jetsunma Tenzin

and internationally.

Mind Peaceful Life incorporates

her belief that “outer peace be-

Palmo,” and January 20 and 24:

After years of success in busi-

workshops and weekly teach-

gins with inner peace.” Peaceful

“Finding Balance in the Midst

ness and philanthropy, Schmidt

ings with Schmidt and many of

Mind Peaceful Life has rapidly

of Chaos, Fear and Negativity“

partnered with the FAU Peace

her esteemed mentors, includ-

expanded to include an online

Workshop with Barb Schmidt.

Upcoming

Peace

and

Peaceful

Inspiration

Mind

with

Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life is located at 201 Plaza Real, Suite 140, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-392-4717 or visit peacefulmindpeacefullife.org.

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WONDER WOMEN

Making Dreams Come True

Lisa Crawford’s SitInMySeats VIP Tickets, Travel & Concierge Services Creates Very Special Experiences “WOULD YOU LIKE TO RESERVE

up with our own creative ideas,

a Maserati in Italy or walk the red

and handle all the details to cre-

carpet in LA at your favorite re-

ate an effortless experience.”

wards show? Perhaps you need

From its origins as a ticket ser-

to plan your romantic honey-

vice, SitInMySeats has become

moon/milestone celebration on

a full-service concierge com-

your own Caribbean island or

pany that creates unique expe-

take your corporate VIP’s on a

riences worldwide. The compa-

private, by-invitation only, Napa

ny’s divisions include SIMS Cor-

Valley tour? If so you then you

porate Travel for busy execu-

have come to the right place,”

tives, and I Do Romance for

says Lisa Crawford, Founder/

planning luxury honeymoons.

CEO of SitInMySeats VIP Tickets, Travel & Concierge Services. Lisa Crawford and her team at SitInMySeats VIP Tickets, Travel & Concierge Services know how to plan those very special events in people’s lives. “We are known for creating exceptional VIP experi-

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“We can help clients achieve their vision or come up with our own creative ideas, and handle all the details to create an effortless experience.”

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working out and dining. Of course, Crawford also relishes finding new experiences and creating amazing events for her clients. “We book yachts, sportscars and private aircraft for our clients, and create customized itineraries,” she says.

ences for our clients,” says Craw-

“We build lasting relationships

and travel the world in search of

“We find personal shoppers for

ford, founder and CEO of the

based on mutual trust, and

new experiences for their clients.

our clients, find tickets to sold-

14-year-old company that offers

many of our top clients have

A 20-year industry veteran who is

out concerts and arrange for

highly personalized services and

been with us for more than a

active in the South Florida com-

backstage passes so they can

spectacular experiences for her

decade,” she says.

munity, Crawford also enjoys

meet the stars in person. We

loyal clientele. “We can help cli-

Crawford and her team draw

spending time with her family,

love seeing our clients’ dreams

ents achieve their vision or come

on their in-house research staff

jogging on the beach, golfing,

come true.”

SitInMySeats VIP Tickets, Travel & Concierge Services is located at 1263 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 204, Fort Lauderdale. For more information, call 954-456-0419 or visit sitinmyseats.com.

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Truly Unique Boutique

Karen Galvin Brings New Jewelry Collections To Downtown Delray Beach KAREN GALVIN ENJOYS SHOW-

in 1995. In 2002, she brought

casing exciting new jewelry col-

the business to Naples, and

lections for her Unique Boutique

seven years later she opened

in downtown Delray Beach. One

her Delray Beach store. Since

of her memorable “finds” was

then, Unique Boutique in Delray

Gabriel Ofiesh, a Virginia jewel-

Beach has attracted a growing

er known for his artistic gold and

number of sophisticated cus-

silver rings with cabochon stones

tomers, both residents and visi-

and other unique designs.

tors, who appreciate Galvin’s

This season, Galvin is bringing two new exclusive jewelry collections, Michael Baksa from Cape Cod and Susan Lister Locke from Nantucket, to her popular Atlantic Avenue store. “These two award-winning artists have been making beautiful jewelry for more than 40 years,”

one-of-a-kind

offerings.

KAREN GALVIN

”Our

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“New merchandise arrives weekly, keeping our store fresh and exciting while providing an exceptional shopping experience for each visit.”

“From morning to night, Atlantic Avenue is filled with activity; the city is also supportive of the business community, creating an excellent environment for everyone.” But what Galvin loves most is

says Galvin. “This fall Michael

focus is handmade jewelry with

dise arrives weekly, keeping our

creating lasting relationships with

closed his retail shop and has

beautiful gemstones and pearls

store fresh and exciting while

her fabulous customers by pro-

become an exclusive provider

set in all metals and designed to

providing an exceptional shop-

viding exemplary service. “I’m

to our three boutiques.”

satisfy every woman’s desire,”

ping experience for each visit.”

honored by how many times our

A fourth-generation New Eng-

she says. “Our beautiful hand-

Galvin says downtown Delray

customers comment that Unique

lander, Galvin opened her first

bags and select clothing are

Beach is the perfect location

Boutique is their favorite store

Unique Boutique on Cape Cod

very popular! New merchan-

for her dynamic retail business.

and their first stop every season.”

Unique Boutique is located at 204 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach. For more information, call 561-272-6654 or visit uniqueboutiquejewelry.com.

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A new addition to Boca Raton, 13 American Table serves New American cuisine with a twist in a casual yet elegant environment.

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THE DISH ON FOOD, WINE & RESTAURANTS

SOUNDS DELISH Third Annual Delray Beach Wine And Seafood Festival Returns ant to learn how to perfect your crème brûlée, or find out what really goes on inside the kitchens of five-star restaurants? Or maybe you’re just in the mood for some really great food. Whatever your inclination, we suggest you check out the Third Annual Delray Beach Wine and Seafood Festival. During the event, which will take place on November 8-9 along Atlantic Avenue, guests can purchase fresh seafood and other delish fare (how does Shrimp Pesto Flatbread from Florida Wood-Fired Pizza or Spanish Paella from Nick’s Crab Shack sound?) and sip delectable wines including Cupcake

Chardonnay and Acrobat Pinot Grigio. An event highlight will be a series of food and wine-pairing seminars, including the new 90-minute Interactive Chefs Panel with chefs from Boca Raton and Delray Beach. During the meet-and-greet, “local area chefs discuss, share, inform and tell great restaurant stories,” the event’s website promises. Other seminars will feature vintners from Napa Valley’s Cakebread, Plumbjack, Silver Oak and ZD Wineries. The “Taste of Sonoma,” will include offerings such as Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir paired with food from

Delray Beach’s Dada. During “Taste of Italy,” Summas and Cum Laude wines will be paired with cuisine from La Cigale in Delray Beach. Also expect 150 arts and crafts exhibitors, a covered Heineken Lounge and live concerts by artists including acoustic rock group Taylor Road Band, Billy Joel tribute band the Turnstiles, and local guitarist Jason Colannino. Can’t wait for the event? Get a decadent preview on November 5, when the festival holds its 2014 Fine Wine & Dine Affair. A $175 ticket includes an eight-course Vintner’s Dinner starting with a Charcuterie and Cheese Board

served with ZD Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and culminating with an Elderberry Flower Crème Brûlée paired with Twomey Sauvignon Blanc. The event is being presented by the Greater Delray

Beach Chamber of Commerce. Admission is free and seminars cost $45-$50. O For more information, call 561-278-0424 or visit dbwineseafood.com. – Linda Haase

A visiting Vintner with Patty Reed and Dada Chef Bruce Feingold

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Coconut Calamari (LEFT) and Thai Fish Cakes

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BITE THEM Recipes That Serve Up Big Taste In Little Packages

’Tis the season to host festive gatherings and swanky soirees. The following tasty hors

be sure to include this spicy dish. It’s a real party pleaser. (Makes 40)

d’œuvres from Milli Taylor’s cookbook, “PartyPerfect Bites,” will impress and satisfy guests— but not leave them too full for dancing.

THAI FISH CAKES These flavorful cakes take minutes to whip up in a food processor. For convenience, make them ahead of time and refrigerate overnight or freeze a week ahead. (Makes 30) INGREDIENTS 5 spring onions/scallions, roughly chopped 1 lb. 5 oz. skinned and boned white fish Handful of fresh coriander/ cilantro 3 tsp. fish sauce 3 tbsp. Thai red curry paste 1 tsp. finely chopped kaffir lime leaves

“Party-Perfect Bites” is written by Milli Taylor, with photography by Helen Cathcart. It’s published by Ryland Peters and Small and retails for $24.95. Find it at rylandpeters.com or wherever books are sold.

3½ oz. French beans, finely chopped 4 tbsp. groundnut/peanut oil Sweet chili sauce, to serve INSTRUCTIONS

Blitz the spring onions/scallions in a food processor. Cut the fish into chunks and add to the spring onions/scallions. Blitz together with the coriander/cilantro, fish sauce, curry paste and lime leaves until you have a paste. Empty the contents into a bowl, mix in the beans and mold into bite-sized balls, slightly flattening them. Heat the oil in a frying pan/skillet and when very hot, fry fish cakes in batches for a minute on each side until cooked through. Remove, drain quickly on paper towels and serve while still hot with a bowl of sweet chili sauce.

COCONUT CALAMARI This dish is made with crunchy, tender squid with a little heat. If you want to impress guests,

INGREDIENTS 8 baby squid 14 oz. coconut milk 2 oz. desiccated coconut 3½ oz. cornflour/cornstarch 1 tsp. salt 1½ tsp. cayenne pepper 2 cups sunflower or peanut oil Sweet chili sauce, to serve 1 tbsp. freshly chopped coriander/cilantro (optional) Chopped red chiles, to garnish INSTRUCTIONS

Pull out the tentacles and cut each squid into 4 rings. Place the rings and tentacles into a bowl and cover with the coconut milk. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. In a large bowl, mix together cornflour/cornstarch, desiccated coconut, salt and cayenne pepper. Heat the oil in a medium-sized saucepan until it reaches 350ºF, or until a flick of flour sizzles when dropped in the pan. Drain the squid and lightly toss it in the flour mix. Fry in batches for a few minutes or until the batter is crunchy. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sweet chili sauce, mixed with the coriander/cilantro, if using. NOVEMBER 2014

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celebration. Sweet mango makes the ultimate accompaniment to these tasty curried prawns. (Makes 25) THE PRAWNS 6 oz. raw, shelled prawns (about 25) 1 tbsp. sunflower oil 1 mango Handful of fresh coriander/ cilantro Freshly squeezed juice of 1 lime THE CURRY POWDER 1 tsp. fennel seeds 1 tsp. fenugreek seeds 1 tsp. mustard seeds 2 tbsp. coriander seeds 1 tbsp. cumin seeds 1 tsp. ground allspice 2 tbsp. ground turmeric Spice grinder or pestle and mortar 25 mini wooden skewers INSTRUCTIONS

Put all the spices except the allspice and turmeric in a frying pan/skillet and cook over medium heat for a few minutes, until fragrant but not darkened. Let cool and transfer to a coffee grinder or pestle and mortar, and grind. Add the allspice and turmeric. FOR THE PRAWNS: Sprinkle with 1 heaping teaspoon of the curry powder and a little oil. Mix and leave to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Slice the mango into 1-inch squares, 1/4-inch deep. Heat the sunflower oil in a frying pan/skillet, add the prawns and sauté for a few minutes, until cooked through. Place a coriander/cilantro leaf on top of each mango cube and sprinkle over a little lime juice. Top each with a prawn and skewer. FOR THE CURRY POWDER:

Jerk Chicken and Plantain Skewers (ABOVE) and Jamaican-Spiced Prawns and Mango Skewers

JERK CHICKEN AND PLANTAIN SKEWERS Serve up finger foods with island flair. The only thing better than tasty jerk chicken and plantains is serving them on sticks so guests’ hands stay mess-free. (Makes 36) THE CHICKEN 17½ oz. boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 ripe plantains 2 tbsp. sunflower oil

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THE MARINADE 1 tbsp. freshly chopped thyme leaves 1 Scotch bonnet, deseeded (or 2 regular chiles with seeds in) 5 spring onions/scallions, roughly chopped 1 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. soy sauce 3 large garlic cloves Thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, grated 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar 1 tbsp. soft light brown sugar 1 tsp. freshly ground allspice 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

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1 tsp. ground cinnamon ½ tsp. freshly ground nutmeg 36 mini wooden skewers INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MARINADE: Mix the marinade ingredients into a food processor until smooth. FOR THE CHICKEN: Cut each chicken thigh into 6 pieces, place pieces in a bowl and cover with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. Cut the plantains down the middle, lengthways, and then into half-inch pieces. When ready

to serve, cook the chicken pieces on a very hot griddle pan for a few minutes on each side until cooked in the middle. Transfer to a warm plate. Heat the oil in a frying pan/ skillet. Saute the plantains in two batches for 2 minutes on each side. Skewer the chicken and plantains and serve.

JAMAICAN-SPICED PRAWNS AND MANGO SKEWERS Spice up your bash with seasonings sure to add a kick to your

Salted Caramel Brownies (LEFT) and Frangelico Truffles

SALTED CARAMEL BROWNIES The best brownies are ever so slightly undercooked and fudgy. For a true treat, sprinkle the swirls of caramel with cocoa nibs for a bitter crunch. (Makes 40-50) THE BROWNIES 1 stick plus 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 7 oz. dark/bittersweet chocolate, chopped 4 eggs, beaten 1 cup plus 2 tbsp. light brown sugar ½ cup granulated sugar A pinch of salt 1 tsp. vanilla paste/extract

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²/³ cup plain/all-purpose flour, sifted 1 tbsp. cocoa nibs (optional) THE SALTED CARAMEL ½ cup superfine sugar 3 tbsp. light corn syrup 4 tbsp. heavy cream 2 tbsp. unsalted butter A pinch of fleur de sel or flaky sea salt 9 x 9-in. brownie pan, lined with baking parchment INSTRUCTIONS

Put the sugar and syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat. Swirl the pan but do not stir. When the sugar has turned a copper color, remove from FOR THE SALTED CARAMEL:

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heat and slowly whisk in cream. Add the butter and salt, and gently whisk. Set aside. FOR THE BROWNIES: Preheat oven to 325ºF. Melt the butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of gently simmering water, taking care that the water is not in contact with the bowl. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the eggs along with the sugars, salt and vanilla. Fold in the flour. Pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Drizzle the caramel onto the surface and use a skewer to swirl it around. Sprinkle over the nibs, if using, and bake for about 20-25 min-

utes. Cut into squares.

FRANGELICO TRUFFLES These little cubes look homemade and the rich, nutty taste of Frangelico adds a unique touch (though feel free to substitute with your favorite liqueur). (Makes 25) INGREDIENTS 7 oz. dark/bittersweet chocolate, chopped Generous ¾ cup heavy cream 5 tbsp. Frangelico A pinch of salt 1 tsp. vanilla bean paste 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 6 x 5-in. plastic container

INSTRUCTIONS

Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Bring the cream to a gentle simmer and then pour over the chocolate. Leave for 30 seconds. Whisk the cream and chocolate together, then add the rest of the ingredients and stir together. Line the plastic container with plastic wrap and pour in the chocolate mix. Refrigerate overnight. Turn out the truffle mixture onto a board and use a sharp knife to cut it into squares. Dust with cocoa powder. These truffles can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Dust with extra cocoa powder before serving. They also freeze well. O

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT The Living Room Makes For Great Dinner Conversation BY LINDA HAASE t’s not easy finding a goto restaurant for friends, out-of-town guests, date nights, and special celebrations. But we found just that in The Living Room, an eclectic, cozy spot in Boynton Beach. This unique gem is aptly named: Although there are traditional booths and tables, seating is also available in quaint living rooms replete with bookcases and comfortable couches and chairs—every nook and cranny makes for a great conversation piece. The space definitely lives up to its “Eat, Drink & Be Comfy” motto. There’s live music every night, plus Mystic Mondays (free psychic readings for guests) Trivia Night Thursdays, Cheap Date Night Wednesdays and Sunday Brunches featuring mellow sounds by a live jazz trio. Chef Lisa Mercado (formerly of Red Lion and Boca Muse) knows how to make diners feel as though they are guests in her home, and has a knack for fantastic, offbeat interior decorating (we even picked up a few ideas for our own living rooms). The cuisine is just as delightful, with nouvelle selections and comfort foods such as the signature Shep-

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herd’s Pie, with melt-in-yourmouth mashed potatoes and delicious meat topped with cheddar cheese. We began our culinary journey with the Italian Meatball appetizer (large enough for a meal), a mouthwatering dish topped with tomato gravy and imported cheeses, and the irresistible warm Spinach Dip served with freshfrom-the-oven tortilla chips. All are decadent offerings, though diners watching their waistlines can still indulge with dishes such as Skinny Chicken, a 6-oz. grilled chicken breast finished with a balsamic drizzle, yellow rice and sautéed veggies. We couldn’t resist tempting desserts like the Fried Milky Way Bar, wrapped in puff pastry, baked until golden and topped with whipped cream and chocolate sauce. It was worth every calorie. Just like everything at The Living Room. O

where The Living Room is located at 1709 North Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach. For more information, call 561-742-4399 or visit livingroomboyntonbeach.com.

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RELAXED DINING: (FROM ABOVE) Vindaloo Curry, Meatloaf; Dining Room; Jack Daniels Cake; Greek Market Salad

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For holiday parties and events, there’s simply no place like The Seagate. Our beautiful, sea-inspired location serves as the perfect setting for every group gathering, from business to pleasure, fun to formal and serious to social.

Our outstanding amenities, customizable facilities and unwavering attention to detail make every event an extraordinary experience. The Seagate’s catering team is looking forward to assisting you in creating the ideal holiday party in one of our event spaces, whether you select our exquisite hotel ballrooms, the sleek Atlantic Grille or our chic country club, with banqueting for up to 300 guests. Gift cards are available at TheSeagateHotel.com/gift-cards.

Plan your holiday party today. Contact our catering department at 561.404.5664.

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Guests of Holiday Parties booked at The Seagate receive reduced room rates* for the night of their event. *Reduced rates start at $199 per night in courtyard accommodations with reduced $10 overnight valet parking (regularly $19 per night) and waived nightly resort fee (regularly $30 per night). Valid Nov. 1 – Dec. 20, 2014. Blackout dates may apply.

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taste listings BREWZZI Glades Plaza ❘

❘ 2200 W. Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘

2222 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2739 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

Dinner nightly, Sunday Brunch.

BURT & MAX’S Delray Market-

ABE & LOUIE’S Glades Plaza

561.447.0024 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday,

ANGLE Eau Palm Beach Resort &

Spa ❘ 100 South Ocean Boulevard ❘ Manalapan ❘ 561.540.4850 ❘ Dinner Wednesday-Sunday. Closed Saturday. ATLANTIC GRILLE Seagate Hotel

& Spa ❘ 1000 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.665.4900 ❘ Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday-Sunday.

FARMER’S TABLE 1901 North Military Trail ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.417.5836 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily; Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

KEE GRILL 17940 N. Military Trail ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.995.5044 ❘ Dinner nightly.

FIFTH AVENUE GRILL 821

Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.994.0808 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

place ❘ 9089 W. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.6380 ❘ Brunch Saturday-Sunday, Dinner daily.

South Federal Hwy. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0122 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily; Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

BUTCHER BLOCK GRILL

GRAND LUX CAFE Town

Fountains Center ❘ 7000 West Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.409.3035 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner daily.

B I T E S/

Center ❘ 6000 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2141 ❘ Breakfast Saturday-Sunday. Lunch and Dinner daily.

MADISONS NEW YORK GRILL & BAR 2006 N.W. Executive Center

MARIPOSA Neiman Marcus at Town Center ❘ 5860 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2320 ❘ Lunch daily. MAX’S GRILLE Mizner Park ❘ 404 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.0080 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday-Sunday. MAX’S HARVEST 169 N.E.

BEST FOR LAST

Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly, Brunch Saturday-Sunday. 561.381.9970

Antonia Grandberry Named New Pastry Chef At Buccan

Pastry Chef Antonia Grandberry

BISTRO N Nordstrom at Town

Center at Boca Raton ❘ Second Floor ❘ 5820 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.3286 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Monday-Sunday. BISTRO 241 241 N.E. Second

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.330.4080 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. Brunch Friday-Sunday. BOGART’S BAR & GRILLE

Cinemark Palace 20 ❘ 3200 Airport Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.3044 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. BONEFISH GRILL Shoppes at

Boca Grove ❘ 21065 Powerline Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.483.4949 ❘ Lunch Saturday-Sunday, Dinner nightly. 122

ife is sweet at Buccan in Palm Beach. The notable restaurant recently hired its first pastry chef since opening in 2010. “As our group grew, it became clear we needed someone to focus on the pastry program exclusively,” explains Chef Clay Conley. “Plus, it was time to elevate our desserts to the next level.” Meet Pastry Chef Antonia Grandberry, a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Atlanta and formerly with BLT Steak in Miami Beach. “Her desserts perfectly complement our style of food. They are decadent and flavorful, but balanced and full of contrast,” says Chef Conley. “We are very excited to have her.” Sugarholics will rejoice in her sweet creations, which include a Popcorn Sundae made with bourbon-bacon crackerjacks, salted caramel and a chocolate crumble and Butterscotch-Soaked Carrot Cake with cream cheese sauce and vanilla ice-cream. We suggest you save room for dessert. Buccan is located at 300 South County Road, Palm Beach. For more information, call 561-833-3450 or visit bucanpalmbeach.com – L.H.

THE CAPITAL GRILLE Town

THE GRILLE ON CONGRESS

Center ❘ 6000 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.1077 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

5101 Congress Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.912.9800 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner Monday-Saturday.

CHOPS LOBSTER BAR 101 Plaza Real South ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.2675 ❘ Dinner nightly.

HENRY’S The Shoppes at

TWO GEORGES AT THE COVE MARINA 1754 S.E. Third Ct. ❘

Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.421.9272 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

CUT 432 432 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray

Beach ❘ 561.272.9898 ❘ Dinner nightly.

DADA 52 North Swinton Ave. ❘

Delray Beach ❘ 561.330.3232 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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M.E.A.T. EATERY & TAPROOM

Cendyn Spaces ❘ 980 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Suite 115 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.419.2600 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Monday-Friday, Lunch and Dinner Saturday and Sunday. MORTON’S, THE STEAKHOUSE

The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5050 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.7724 ❘ Dinner nightly. NEW YORK PRIME 2350 N.W.

Executive Center Dr. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

561.998.3881

OCEANS 234 234 N. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.428.2539 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Sunday. THE OFFICE 201 E. Atlantic

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.276.3600 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. PARK TAVERN 32 S.E. Second

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.5093 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

Addison Place ❘ 16850 Jog Rd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.1949 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

THE PAVILION GRILLE 301 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.912.0000 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

HOUSTON’S 1900 N.W.

RACKS DOWNTOWN EATERY & TAVERN Mizner Park ❘ 402 Plaza

Executive Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.0550 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

J. ALEXANDER’S University Commons ❘ 1400 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.9875 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.1662 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. Brunch Saturday-Sunday.

REBEL HOUSE 297 E. Palmetto

Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.5888 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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AMERICAN/STEAKHOUSES

The Office is a modern American gastropub that serves delicious, gourmet comfort food, in a setting reminiscent of a luxurious home office. Menu favorites include an array of juicy burgers, inventive salads, swell sandwiches, wonderful appetizers, mouthwatering seafood, chicken and beef entrees. • Lunch & Dinner Served Daily • Early & Late Happy Hour at Indoor & Outdoor Bars • Dine Indoors or on the Patio 290 E. Atlantic Ave. • Delray Beach • 561-278-9570 4520 PGA Blvd. • Palm Beach Gardens • 561-630-9899 vicandangelos.com

Vic & Angelo’s serves up delectable, rustic Italian cuisine, including soul-satisfying house-made pastas, crispy, thin-crust pizzas, refreshing salads, fresh ﬁsh and seafood, and enticing veal and chicken dishes, in a warm and welcoming setting. • Lunch & Dinner Served Daily • Early & Late Happy Hour at Indoor & Outdoor Bars • Brunch Served Saturday & Sunday • Indoor and Outdoor Dining 201 E. Atlantic Ave. • Delray Beach • 561-276-3600 theofficedelray.com

taste listings LEMONGRASS ASIAN BISTRO

420 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.5050 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday Dinner nightly. 101 Plaza Real South ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8181 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. MAI HIBACHI 4801 Linton Blvd.

❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.499.2766 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

PEI WEI Fifth Avenue Shops ❘ 1914 N.E. Fifth Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561. 226.0290 7152 Beracasa Way ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.322.1001 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO

University Commons ❘ 1400 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.3722 ❘ Lunch MondaySaturday, Dinner nightly.

PINE GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT 1668 N. Federal

Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.7534 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. RISE MODERN ASIAN CUISINE AND SUSHI 6060

Meat Market's 20 oz. Steak

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE

ASIAN/SUSHI

Mizner Park ❘ 225 N.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.6746 ❘ Dinner nightly.

ASIA SUSHI/WOK/GRILL (KOSHER) The Fountains ❘

Second Ave., #116 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

561.544.8100

JAPANGO Regency Court ❘

SALT SEVEN 32 S.E. Second

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.7258 ❘ Dinner nightly.

SEASONS 52 2300 N.W. Executive

Center Dr. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.9952 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. SIX TABLES 112 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.6260 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday by reservation.

7600 Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly except Friday and Saturday. BUDDHA SKY BAR 217 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.450.7557 ❘ Dinner nightly. BLUEFIN SUSHI THAI GRILL

861 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.981.8986 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

SUNDY HOUSE 106 S. Swinton Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.5678 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Saturday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday, Brunch Sunday.

CAY DA VIETNAMESE 7400 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.0278 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

TEMPLE ORANGE Eau Palm

EURO FUSION RESTAURANT AND BAR (KOSHER) Wharfside

Beach Resort & Spa ❘ 100 South Ocean Blvd. ❘ Manalapan ❘ 561.540.4924 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily. 13 AMERICAN TABLE 451 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.409.2061 ❘ Dinner MondaySaturday.

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❘ 6877 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner daily. Closed Friday night. 561.395.1109

FAH ASIAN BISTRO Boca Valley

Plaza ❘ 7461 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.241.0400 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

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HOUSE OF SIAM 25 N.E. 561.330.9191

3011 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ Shoppes of Parkland ❘ 7367 N. State Road 7 ❘ Parkland ❘ 954.345.4268 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. Delray Marketplace ❘ 14811 Lyons Rd. ❘ #106 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.9996 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner Friday-Saturday. 561.999.1263 Riverstone

JIDAI KAITEN SUSHI & SAKE BAR Shoppes at Boca Grove ❘

21073 Powerline Road #41 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.852.5770 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

KAO TONG 217 E. Palmetto

Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2999 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

KAPOW! NOODLE BAR Mizner

Park ❘ 431 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.7322 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. LA TRE 249 E. Palmetto Park

Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.4568 ❘ Dinner nightly.

S.W. 18th St., #108 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.8808 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly. SAITO’S JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE 8841 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.218.8788 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. SHINJU BUFFET 7875 Glades

Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.488.4040 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. STIR CRAZY FRESH ASIAN GRILL

Town Center ❘ 6000 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.7500 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. SUSHIGO 477 N. Federal

Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.7888 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner Thursday-Sunday. SUSHI RAY Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.9506 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. SUSHI THAI 100 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton 561.750.4448 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. TEMPURA HOUSE The Reserve ❘

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❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.270.3569 ❘ Lunch and Dinner MondaySaturday, Dinner Sunday. UNCLE TAI’S The Shops at

Boca Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.8806 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

YAKITORI SAKE HOUSE 271 S.E.

Mizner Blvd., #41 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561. 544.0087 ❘ Lunch and Dinner nightly. YAMA JAPANESE RESTAURANT

561.278.4899 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

DORSIA RESTAURANT 5837 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.961.4156 ❘ Dinner daily. FLEMING’S BISTRO 6060 S.W. 18th St., #103 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.1117 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. JOSEF’S TABLE Polo Shops ❘

5030 Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.2700 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

KATHY’S GAZEBO CAFÉ

Spanish River Center ❘ 4199 North Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.6033 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday. LA FERME 9101 Lakeridge Blvd. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.654.6600 ❘ Dinner nightly. Closed Tuesday.

LA NOUVELLE MAISON 5 Palms

Building ❘ 455 East Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.3003 ❘ Dinner daily. MIMOSA Polo Shops ❘ 5030

200 N.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.266.9929 ❘ Lunch Monday-Thursday, Dinner daily.

LA CIGALE 253 S.E. Fifth Ave. ❘

Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0600 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday.

Champion Blvd, #D3 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.0027 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

YOKOHAMA 9168 Glades

LE RIVAGE 450 N.E. 20th St. ❘

GERMAN

Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.451.1707 60 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.9328 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

BARBECUE LUCILLE’S BAD TO THE BONE BBQ Regency Court ❘ 3011 Yamato

Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.0033 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Friday, Dinner nightly. OLIO BISTRO 42 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.6633 ❘ Dinner Thursday-Saturday. ST. TROPEZ 7860 Glades

Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.9557 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

Rd. Suite 130 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.4119 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

MISSISSIPPI SWEETS BBQ CO.

TEA-LICIOUS TEAROOM & GIFTS

2399 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.6779 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday, Dinner Sunday.

4997-B W. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.5155 ❘ Breakfast and Lunch, Monday-Saturday.

PA BBQ GRILL 1198 N. Dixie

THE BOCA BEACH HOUSE 887

Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.416.7427 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. SHORTY’S BAR-B-Q The Reserve ❘ 9858 Clint Moore Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.0024 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

CARIBBEAN

E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.826.8850 ❘ Breakfast and Lunch daily. Closed Monday.

FONDUE THE MELTING POT 5455 N.

Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

BIERGARTEN Royal Palm Place ❘ 309 Via De Palmas #90 ❘ 561.395.7462 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

GREEK ESTIA TAVERNA & BAR Royal Palm Place ❘ 507 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.245.8885 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. MILOS TAVERNA 1600 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.6720 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. TAVERNA KYMA 6298 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.994.2828 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly. TAVERNA OPA 270 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.303.3602 ❘ Dinner nightly.

INDIAN

BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE The Shops

at Boca Center ❘ 5050 Town Center Circle #239 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.3777 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

CAFFE LUNA ROSA 34 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.9404 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily. CAFE MED BY BICE 2096 N.E.

Second Ave. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ ❘ Lunch WednesdaySunday, Dinner daily, Brunch Sunday. 954.596.5840

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN

Town Center ❘ 6000 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.2805 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL

Wharfside Plaza ❘ 6909 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8838 ❘ Lunch Saturday-Sunday, Dinner nightly. CASA D’ANGELO 171 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.996.1234 ❘ Dinner nightly. D’ANGELO PIZZA, WINE BAR AND TAPAS Addison Place ❘

16950 Jog Rd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner Saturday-Sunday 561.381.0037

DAVITO’S 19635 State Road 7 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.482.2323 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. DOMINICS 8177 W. Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.3186 Westwinds of Boca ❘ 9834 W. Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.6325 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. FRANK & DINO’S 718 S. Federal Hwy. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.427.4909 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

561.997.7472

CARIBBEAN GRILL 1332 N.W.

SAPPHIRE INDIAN CUISINE

Second Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.0161 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

FRENCH BISTRO PROVENCE 2399 N.

Royal Palm Place ❘ 500 Via de Palma ❘ Suite 79 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.2299 ❘ Dinner nightly, Lunch Tuesday-Sunday.

ROCKSTEADY JAMAICAN BISTRO 2399 N. Federal Hwy. ❘

561.368.2340

ITALIAN

CARPE DIEM 110 E. Atlantic

ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA

Boca Raton ❘ 561.465.3167 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily 1179 S. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.910.1562 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday.

CONTINENTAL BOHEME BISTRO 1118 E.

Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘

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Ave., #120 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.455.2140 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Sunday. CASIMIR BISTRO Royal Palm

Place ❘ 416 Via De Palmas, #81 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.955.6001 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday.

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Shops at Boca Grove ❘ 21065 Powerline Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.218.6600 115 N.E. Sixth Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.7911 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. ARTURO’S 6750 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.7373 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

IL GIRASOLE RESTAURANT 1911 S. Federal Highway ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.3566 ❘ Dinner nightly IL BACIO 29 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.865.7785 ❘ Dinner nightly. JOSEPHINE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 5751 N. Federal

Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.0668 ❘ Dinner Wednesday-Monday. LA STELLA'S RESTAURANT

159 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561. 544.2081 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday.

taste listings LA LUNA BISTRO The Polo Shoppes ❘ 5030 Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.1165 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. LA VILLETTA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 4351 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.8403 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. MAGGIANO’S 21090 St. Andrews Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8244 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. MARIO’S OSTERIA 1400 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.239.7000 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. MATTEO’S RESTAURANT 233 S. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.0773 ❘ Dinner nightly. MEATBALL ROOM Regency Court ❘ 3011 Yamato Road, Suite A19 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561-4094111 ❘ Dinner daily. NICK’S NEW HAVEN-STYLE PIZZERIA & BAR 2240 N.W. 19th St., Suite 904 ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.368.2900 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. NINO'S Fifth Avenue Shops ❘ 1930 N.E. Fifth Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.8990 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. PASTA FEVER 4251 N. Federal Hwy. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.0012 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner nightly. Closed Monday. PELLEGRINO'S RISTORANTE 3360 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.5520 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. PICCOLINO RESTAURANT 78 S. Federal

Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.8858 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday.

POSITANO 4400 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2920 ❘ Dinner nightly. RENZO’S OF BOCA 5999 N. Federal

Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.994.3495 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. RISTORANTE SAPORI Royal Palm Place ❘ 99

Royal Palm Place ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.367.9779 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. TABLE 42 KITCHEN & WINE BAR Royal

Palm Place ❘ 399 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.826.2625 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

TANZY iPic Theaters at Mizner Park ❘ 301

Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.922.6699 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. TERRA FIAMMA Delray Marketplace ❘ 9169

West Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.495.5570 ❘ Sunday-Saturday Lunch and Dinner, Monday Dinner only.

TRAMONTI 119 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.1944 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

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CHEF FRANK ROSANO & WIFE ANTONELLA Exclusively at Villa Rosano

taste listings TRATTORIA ROMANA 499 E. Palmetto

Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.6715 ❘ Dinner nightly.

TUCCI'S FIRE N COAL PIZZA 50 N.E.

First Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.2930 ❘ Lunch Tuesday- Saturday, Dinner nightly.

Genuine Cuisine From The Homeland The Boca Raton Observer

Best Of Boca And Beyond 2009 Boca Raton Magazine

One Of Those Fabulous Finds Palm Beach Post-2010

★★★1/2 Sun Sentinel-2010

VIC & ANGELO’S 290 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘

Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.9570 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday-Sunday. VILLAGIO ITALIAN EATERY Mizner Park ❘ 344 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.447.2257 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. VILLA ROSANO The Reserve ❘ 9858 Clint

Moore Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.470.0112 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly. VINO WINE BAR AND ITALIAN TAPAS

114 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.869.0030 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

LATIN

CATERING FOR ALL OCCASIONS ~ NOW ACCEPTING CALL AHEAD SEATING Monday-Saturday Lunch 11:30-2:30

Dinner Every Evening 5-10

V I S I T U S O N T H E W E B AT W W W. V I L L A R O S A N O. C O M

AZUCAR CUBAN CAFE Boca/Ray Plaza ❘ 4900 Linton Blvd. Suite 14 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.495.4427 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Friday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. THE CUBAN CAFE Plumtree Centre ❘

3350 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. Closed Sunday. 561.750.8860

CABANA RESTAURANT 105 E. Atlantic

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.9090 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. PADRINO’S Mission Bay Plaza ❘ 20455 State Road 7 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.451.1070 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

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MODERN BISTRO 9101 Lakeridge Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33496 Just off of Yamato Road and west of Lyons Road

LaFerme.Kitchen 561.654.6600

N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.9961 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday. MOZART CAFE (KOSHER) The Fountains ❘ 7300 W. Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.367.3412 ❘ Breakfast and Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner daily.

MEXICAN BAJA CAFE DOS 1310 S. Federal Hwy. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.596.1304 ❘ Lunch MondaySaturday, Dinner nightly. ROCCO’S TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR

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SEÑOR BURRITO 513 N.E. 20th St. ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.347.6600 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

UNCLE JULIO’S Mizner Park ❘ 449 Plaza

Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.300.3530 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday-Sunday.

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Chanel [ Louis Vuitton [ Gucci [ Prada [ Rebecca Taylor [ Haute Hippie and lots more.

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Stuffed closets create stillness and block energy ﬂow. Tuesday and Thursday Drop-offs available from 10:00-3:00. Otherwise call us for an appointment 561.409.0506.

APROPO KAFE 147 S.E. First Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.1223 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday. 4TH GENERATION ORGANIC MARKET

75 S.E. Third St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.9920 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

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Monday-Friday 10:00-5:30

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Saturday Call For Appointments

(Right off the turnpike. In the same shopping center as the International Jewelers Exchange, behind the Dunkin Donuts.)

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BRICK YARD MICRO BREWERY The Garden

Shops ❘ 7050 W. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch Saturday, Dinner nightly.

561.544.0001

DUFFY’S SPORTS GRILL 21212 St. Andrews Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.869.0552 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. THE ENGLISH TAP & BEER GARDEN

5050 Town Center Circle, #247 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8000 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Sunday. GLUTTONOUS GOAT 99 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.923.9457 ❘ Dinner nightly.

HOLLOWAY'S PUB Royal Palm Place ❘ 504 Via De Palmas ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8445 ❘ Dinner nightly. HOOTERS Boca Commons ❘ 2240 N.W. 19th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.391.8903 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS Mission Bay ❘ 10125 Glades Rd. ❘ 561.218.8848 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. MILLER’S ALE HOUSE Shoppes at Blue Lake ❘ 1200 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.9142 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. Boca Lyons Plaza ❘ 9244 W. Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.2989 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. THE WISHING WELL IRISH PUB Royal

Palm Place ❘ 111 S.E. Mizner Blvd., #9 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.5208 ❘ Dinner nightly.

YARD HOUSE Mizner Park ❘ 201 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.417.6124 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

SANDWICHES/DELI BEN’S KOSHER DELICATESSEN RESTAURANT & CATERERS The Reserve ❘ 9942 Clint Moore

Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.470.9963 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily. 132

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CORNER BAKERY CAFE Boca Commons ❘ 2240 N.W. 19th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.417.6060 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily. GRILL TIME (KOSHER) 8177 Glades Rd. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.482.3699 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Sunday-Thursday. PITA ’N GO (KOSHER) 22767 State Road 7 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.477.0633 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Sunday-Thursday, Lunch Friday. SHULA BURGER Delray Marketplace ❘ 14917 Lyons Rd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561. 404.1347. ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. TOOJAY’S GOURMET DELI Polo Shops ❘ 5030

Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.241.5903

Boca Commons ❘ 2240 N.W. 19th St., #700 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.4181 Regency Court ❘

3013 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.9911 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

SEAFOOD BOSTON’S ON THE BEACH 40 S. Ocean

Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.3364 ❘ Breakfast Saturday-Sunday, Lunch and Dinner daily. CITY FISH MARKET 7940 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.1600 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner daily.

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CITY OYSTER 213 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.0220 ❘ Lunch daily, Dinner nightly. DECK 84 840 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray

Beach ❘ 561.665.8484 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday-Sunday.

50 OCEAN 40 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Delray

Beach ❘ 561.278.3364 ❘ Brunch Sunday, Lunch and Dinner daily. JB'S ON THE BEACH 300 N.E. 21st. Ave. ❘

Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.571.5220 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Breakfast Saturday and Sunday. J & J SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL 634 E.

Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.3390 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

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RACKS FISH HOUSE + OYSTER BAR Five S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.450.6718 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday-Sunday. 32 EAST 32 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.276.7868

❘ Dinner nightly.

TRULUCK’S Mizner Park ❘ 351 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.391.0755 ❘ Dinner nightly. O

For more information on our Dining Guide, please call 561.982.8960 or email sales@bocaratonobserver.com.

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SWEET TEE Lynn University Golf Grad Named NCAA Woman Of The Year Finalist

t started with 446 school nominees from all three NCAA divisions but now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s down to nine. The NCAA Woman of the Year selection committee announced recently that Lynn University womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s golf alumna Ellen Chambers has been selected as a Top 9 Finalist for the 2014 Woman of the Year Award. Chambers is the first Top 9 Finalist in Lynnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, seventh for the Sunshine State Conference and the first finalist in the league since Barry Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grace Collins in 2012. The former Fighting Knight is looking to become the first Division II winner. Since the award was established in 1991, three have come from Division III and the rest from Division I. Three women from each NCAA division were selected to form the nine finalists. Their college athletics careers are marked by outstanding achievements in the tradition of the Woman of the Year Award: academics, athletics, community service and leadership. Joining Chambers from Division II are Jackie Sileo, a womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lacrosse student athlete from Long Island University-Post and softball student athlete Bailey Vrazel from Texas Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am beyond thrilled and very honored to be selected as a finalist

Ellen Chambers

for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award,â&#x20AC;? Chambers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I attribute this recognition to the unwavering support of my coach, my teammates, the entire Lynn University athletics department and my professors over the past four years, who have allowed me to grow and develop in the spirit of service, both as a student and an athlete.â&#x20AC;? The NCAA established the Woman of the Year Award in 1991 to celebrate the achievements of women in intercollegiate athletics. Now in its 24th year, the award is unique because it recognizes not only the athletic achievements of

outstanding young women, but also their academic achievements, community service and leadership.

golf career,â&#x20AC;? said Director of Athletics Kristen Migliano. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ellen excelled academically and athletically

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I attribute this recognition to the unwavering support of my coach, my teammates, the entire Lynn University athletics department and my professors over the past four years, who have allowed me to grow and develop in the spirit of service, both as a student and an athlete.

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â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ellen Chambers

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lynn University is proud of Ellen Chambers for her resilience to overcome challenges, her commitment to better herself through all opportunities and her diligence toward her academic interests and her

at Lynn University and developed a strong foundation that will serve her well in her future pursuits.â&#x20AC;? O For more information, call 561-2377000 or visit lynn.edu.

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BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER

Daringly Traditional. You crave it. We serve it. Strawberry Citrus Salad Mandarin oranges, fresh strawberries, red grapes, and mixed greens tossed with Gorgonzola and toasted almonds served with a tangy raspberry vinaigrette on the side. Exclusively at TooJay’s

Since 1981, TooJay’s has been delighting diners with an exciting and eclectic menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. When the craving strikes indulge in authentic NY–Style deli sandwiches or settle in with slow roasted turkey, old fashioned pot roast and other time–honored comfort food favorites. Friendly, professional service is a part of every meal, so make plans today to join us for “a little taste of home”.

Legendary desserts: carrot cake, black & whites, chocolate Killer Cake.

Boca Raton Polo Shops (561) 241-5903 Regency Court Plaza (561) 997-9911• Glades Plaza (561) 392-4181 Locations also in Coral Springs, Plantation, Boynton Beach and West Palm Beach • www.toojays.com

PICTURE PERFECT

Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services To Hold Art-Inspired Gala uth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services’ Annual Gala, “The Art Of…” will take place on December 11 at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton. Organizers say it will be an “enchanted evening of whimsical charm and artistic entertainment that will take your breath away.” “St. Andrews Country Club is the perfect place to gather over 300 close friends and supporters of JFS to celebrate the noble mission of such a critical agency,” said Jane Cornell, who is co-chairing the event with Stephanie Chestnov and Dale Pratt. “This year’s gala sets the stage for an evening full of possibilities fused with dinner and dancing, along with exciting auction items including travel, fashion and culinary experiences.”

Dale Pratt, Jane Cornell and Stephanie Chestnov

During the evening, Shirley and Barton Weisman will receive the prestigious 2014 Rales Humanitarian of the Year Award. “Their undaunted advocacy and overwhelming generosity have improved the lives of thousands of children with chronic illness through the creation of pediatric facilities in New Jersey and Florida,” Chestnov said. “Their philanthropic concern for the elderly also led them to endow the JFS Shirley and Barton Weisman Delray Community Center in Delray Beach.” Also during the evening, sponsor David Katzman/CBIZ MHM, LLC will receive the third annual Corporate Leadership Award. “We are so grateful that CBIZ MHM, one of the nation’s Top 10 accounting, tax and consulting firms, has cascaded JFS with support inspired by David’s passion and understanding of the lifeline that JFS provides to seniors, families and children,” Pratt said. “It is our hope that this masterpiece evening will culminate in the beautiful art of giving.” JFS provides help and hope through a comprehensive range of programs and services which support people of all ages and beliefs. With locations in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, its programs and services include food and financial assistance, senior services, mental health counseling, career and employment services, and myriad ways to volunteer. O For more information, call 561-852-5013 or visit ralesjfs.org.

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THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE OUR

Leadership Gifts Event Honoring our Prime Minister’s Council, Ketubah & King David Society Donors

Featuring Michael Oren Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Thursday Evening, December 4, 2014

St. Andrews Country Club

Event Chairs Toby & Leon Cooperman • Myrna & Norman Ricken

Prime Minister’s Council Chair Rani Garfinkle

King David Society Chairs Diane & Larry Feldman A $25,000 minimum household gift to the 2015 UJA/Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Annual Campaign is required to attend. Dietary Laws Observed • Complimentary Valet Parking Cocktail Attire • Couvert $150 per person For more information, please call 561.852.3342.

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he Shirelles, the first female music group to have a hit single, will perform at the 53rd Annual Boca Raton Regional Hospital Ball on January 17, 2015. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will lead the celebration of “The Year of the Woman” as BRRH pays tribute to honorary chair Christine E. Lynn and raises funds to benefit the new Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute. The annual black-tie gala will include dinner, dancing and an exciting live auction at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, starting at 6:30 p.m. Attendees will be treated to a performance by The Shirelles, who will sing their classic songs including, “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow,” “Dedicated to the One I Love,” “Tonight’s the Night,” “Mama Said,” “Soldier Boy” and many more.

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Martin Short

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CO-CHAIRS: Lois Pope, Dr. Robert Mackler, Patrick M. Park and Lola Astanova

Proceeds Benefit

American Humane Association TO LEARN MORE OR TO REQUEST AN INVITATION PLEASE CALL: 561.582.8083 Special thanks to our Corporate Sponsors:

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The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will lead the celebration of “The Year of the Woman” as BRRH pays tribute to honorary chair Christine E. Lynn and raises funds to benefit the new Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute. During the evening, physician honorees will be recognized for their dedication and compassion for patients, exemplifying the very best in women’s healthcare. They include: Karrie L. Bataskov, M.D., Joseph A. Colletta, M.D., Louise Morrell, M.D., Jane E. Rudolph, M.D., Kathy Schilling, M.D., Jane D. Skelton, M.D. and Geoffrey J. Zann, M.D. All were nominated by their peers. When the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute’s new Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League Pavilion opens next summer, it will offer a welcoming state-of-the-art environment with the expertise of internationally renowned clinicians and some of the world’s most advanced technology. Specialized centers include the Phyllis Sandler Center for Living Well, Center for Breast Care, Jean & David Blechman Center for Women’s Specialty Care and Preventive Cardiology, Center for Imaging and Center for Pelvic Health. O For more information, call Kim Read at 561-955-4142, email kread@brrh.com or visit brrh.com.

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JOIN THE CLUB Golish Financial Group Charity Golf Tournament To Raise Funds For Israel Defense Forces he Annual Golish Financial Group Charity Golf Tournament is planned for November 17 at Boca Lago Country Club, when golfers will be treated to lunch, a cocktail reception and an awards dinner that will include a special presentation by an Israel Defense Forces soldier. “I’m honored to be hosting this premier golf event,” said Glen Golish, president of Golish Financial Group and tournament chair. “My business associates, colleagues and friends are proud to support Israel’s Defense Forces and enjoy the day golfing.”

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Event proceeds will directly benefit the soldiers serving in Israel’s military. “The IDF has been the front line of defense for the state of Israel since its beginnings,” Golish said. “Israel provides the equipment and other basics that make the IDF the premier fighting force it is, and yet there are many essentials for which it does not budget because the vast amount of funds, by necessity, are allocated for armaments and defensive needs of different kinds.” The tournament is being held in conjunction with its 501(c)(3) public charity, Helping Israel Fund, to raise funds for the Israel Defense Forces. “Supporting the tournament is a significant way to help the soldiers who defend and protect the state of Israel every day,” Golish said. “It is important for the soldiers to know that we don’t want them to walk alone and that we are ready to step up and help to meet their immediate needs.” The tournament is dedicated in memory of Stewart Harris, who was president of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County for three years. Harris had a profound love of the Jewish people and inspired others by his commitment to the community. O For more information, call 561-869-4606, email helpingisrael@grgolish.com or visit helpingisraelfund.com.

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December 5, 2014 Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton, Florida Beneﬁting Florence Fuller Child Development Centers Co-Chairs: Peg & Lee Greenspon | Honorary Chairs: Jo Ann & Philip Procacci Presented by Neiman Marcus Boca Raton Auction Chairs: Terry Fedele and Tina Westine | Chance Board Chair: Kelly Thill | Program Message Chair: Lynn Lewis Sponsorship Chair: Eda Viner | Table Host Chair: Heidi Johnson Adams

COMMITTEE Kathy Adkins Stacy Atwater Linda Behmoiras Rosa Feeney

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Tickets are $250. All proceeds beneﬁt Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, serving underprivileged children in Boca Raton for over 40 years.

For more information, visit www.ffcdc.org or please call 561.391.7274 ext. 128

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Tri-County Animal Rescue Opens New Sunshine Cat Room And Patio ri-County Animal Rescue (TCAR) recently held the grand opening and dedication of its new Sunshine Cat Room and screened patio, which now houses 70 cats and kittens. A variety of Boca Raton City officials, Chamber of Commerce ambassadors, firefighters, pet advocates, staffers and volunteers attended the Boca Raton no-kill shelter’s event. The new space features $10,000 worth of enhancements including new drywall, nonbacterial polyurethane floors, air-conditioning and vent/ filter system, washer and dryer, litter boxes, scratching poles and shelving. “Since Tri-County operates solely on donations, sponsorships, grants, proceeds from special events and sales at our Downtown Boca thrift

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Place Of Hope At The Haven Names Jay DiPietro Its ‘Hero Of Hope’ lace of Hope at the Haven Campus in Boca Raton will introduce a new element to its Second Annual Hope Bash Boca on November 8 at Boca West Country Club, naming local philanthropist Jay DiPietro its inaugural “Hero of Hope” for his tremendous support of children in need. DiPietro is president/COO/general manager of Boca West Country Club and chairman of the Florida Chapter of Club Managers Association of America (FLCMAA) Seminole Region Charity Golf Tournament & Gala Committee. FLCMAA underwrites programs that serve underprivileged and neglected children throughout South Florida. DiPietro and the FLCMMA recently donated $50,000 to the welfare agency, $25,000 of which will support Hope Bash Boca 2014 at the Legacy Sponsor level. Sponsor Tiffany & Co. is designing DiPietro’s Hero of Hope award. The event is also being supported by Hope Sponsor LamPhoto by Ren Dittfield Photography

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borghini Palm Beach, Love Sponsors the Occhigrossi Family and The Geo Group, and Jewelry Sponsor Gregory’s Fine Jewelry. “The families and businesses of South Palm Beach County and Broward County have extended generous support since we opened our doors and began renovating the Haven Campus last year,” said Executive Director Charles Bender. “Thanks to the continued and growing outpouring through organizations like the Seminole Region Charity Golf Tournament & Gala, we can help even more children in greater, lasting ways.” DiPietro developed a love for helping underprivileged children because he was one. Growing up in the working neighborhoods of Boston, he left school at age 11 to help support his family of seven children. He worked in the kitchen of a local hotel and met a kind chef who made him milkshakes and gave him leftovers. DiPietro never forgot and now continues to pay it forward. Gala proceeds will benefit programs at Place of Hope at the Haven Campus, an expansion of the Palm Beach Gardens-based Place of Hope. The faith-based child welfare organization has campuses in Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach and Boca Raton, and provides myriad services including family-style foster care. O For more information, call Lisa McDulin at 561-483-0962 or visit HopeAtTheHaven.org. 146

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JAFCO Heroes Gala Proceeds To Help Abused And Neglected Children AFCO (Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options) will host its Heroes Gala on December 6 at The Polo Club of Boca Raton. The event will raise money for South Florida’s abused and neglected children as well as those with developmental disabilities, including autism, spina bifida and cerebral palsy. During the gala, the Jacob’s Ladder Award for Child Advocacy will be presented to Martha and Melvin Aronson, Tami and Perry Isenberg and Nancy and Alfred Katzin. The Lifetime Achievement Award will be given to Claire and Gerald Manowitz. The honorees’ generosity has enabled the not-for-profit organization to provide care and services to children currently being helped, as well as more than 4,000 children

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Stephen and Carol Winig with Nanci and Stephen Beyer

The honorees’ generosity has enabled the notfor-profit organization to provide care and services to children currently being helped, as well as more than 4,000 children since it began in 1992. emergency care and crisis centers. The organization serves abused, neglected, homeless, at-risk and developmentally disabled children in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. This year’s black-tie event, chaired by Carol and Stephen Winig and Nanci and Stephen Beyer, includes a

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cocktail reception, fine dining, silent auction, live music and a presentation about JAFCO’s lifesaving work. It begins at 7 p.m. with a cocktail reception, and dinner, dancing and honoree awards at 9 p.m. Event sponsors include Grand Benefactor Sandi Morris, Presenting Corporate Sponsor Keith Singer

from Singer Wealth Management, Gold Medal Sponsors Martha and Mel Aronson, Dennis Ratner, Julie White, Ethel and Dave Sommer, and Helene and Stephen Weicholz. Event underwriters include Event Décor, Bernice and Edward Wenger and Band, and certified public accountants Arie Taykan and Company. The exclusive magazine sponsor is The Boca Raton Observer. O For more information, call 954-3158698 or visit jafco.org.

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“We look forward to an evening where the world comes together in support of one common goal,” Park said. “The International Red Cross Ball has an established legacy for diplomacy, goodwill and philanthropy, and I’m delighted to lend my support to this year’s ball. Our goal is to raise awareness and to promote more goodwill among our constituents around the globe.” Founded in 1957 by Marjorie Merriweather Post, the ball raises money to support the mission of the American Red Cross. For almost 100 years, the American Red Cross South Florida Region has given hope and help to people in their darkest hours, meeting the physical and emotional needs of disaster victims, as well as teaching lifesaving skills such as CPR and First Aid, and supporting military members and their families. The American Red Cross South Florida Region is part of the largest and most diverse humanitarian relief organization in the United States. With more than 1,800 passionate, dedicated volunteers, they serve 2 million people across Palm Beach, Martin, Okeechobee, St. Lucie and Indian River counties. Throughout the region, every 28 hours on average, Red Cross volunteers answer the call and respond to provide relief to individuals and families whose lives have been turned upside down by a devastating home fire, flood or other disaster. Event proceeds will help the agency continue to carry out its mission. O For more information, call Jennifer Durrant at 561-650-9105, email Jennifer.Durrant@redcross.org or visit redcross.org.

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NOVEMBER 20-23, 28-30 Things are about to get Marvel-ous in South Florida, when more than 25 superheroes and villains descend as part of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marvel Universe LIVE!â&#x20AC;?, a high-octane show with 3-D projections, pyrotechnics, motorcycle stunts, smoke, lasers, car crashes, amazing feats by X Games champs and a massive set that appears to be the size of Asgard. Members of the comic book fandom will thrill over Thor, Iron Man, Captain America, Spider-Man, Loki, Green Goblin, Black Widow and others as they battle for the coveted Cosmic Cube, the ultimate source of world power (in the wrong hands, it could annihilate the universe). The two-hour show, which is presented by Feld Entertainment, will offer performances at The BB&T Center and AmericanAirlines Arena.

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happenings calendar THEY GROW ON YOU: ZZ Top brings its “Beards ‘N Beck” Tour to Cruzan Amphitheatre on November 14 for a 7 p.m. show, when guitarist Jeff Beck also will perform BELOW: FOX’s “So You Think You Can Dance” Tour 2014 comes to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County for an 8 p.m. show on November 28

NOVEMBER 15 Casting Crowns Show begins at 7 p.m.

Hard Rock Live Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, One Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954-797-5555; hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com NOVEMBER 5 Natalie Cole Show begins at 8 p.m.

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org NOVEMBER 1-2 Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” Show times vary. NOVEMBER 28 “So You Think You Can Dance” Tour 2014 Show begins at 8 p.m.

AutoNation IMAX Theater

Coral Springs Center for the Arts

Cruzan Amphitheatre

Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 S.W. Second St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-4676637; mods.org

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NOVEMBER 1 “Last Comic Standing Live” Tour Show begins at 8 p.m.

NOVEMBER 14 ZZ Top & Jeff Beck “Beards ’N Beck” Tour Show begins at 7 p.m.

NOVEMBER 4-31 “Interstellar”—An IMAX 3D Experience Show times vary.

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AmericanAirlines Arena 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 786-777-1000; aaarena.com NOVEMBER 28-30 “Marvel Universe LIVE!” Show times vary. NOVEMBER 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 23, 25 Miami Heat Basketball Game times vary. 154

NOVEMBER 15 James Taylor and The All-Star Band Show begins at 8 p.m. NOVEMBER 20-23 “Marvel Universe LIVE!” Show times vary. NOVEMBER 1, 8, 11, 14, 24, 26, 28 Florida Panthers Hockey Game times vary.

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NOVEMBER 9 Heart Show begins at 7 p.m. NOVEMBER 14 Amy Schumer Show begins at 8 p.m. NOVEMBER 15 Phillip Phillips Show begins at 8 p.m.

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NOVEMBER 22 Terry Fator Show begins at 8 p.m.

Mizner Park Amphitheater 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561-393-7700; ticketmaster.com

Jazziz Nightlife 201 Plaza Real., Boca Raton, 561-300-0730; jazziz.com

NOVEMBER 7 Fresh Beat Band Show begins at 6:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER 10 The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER 8 Matisyahu Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER 11 John Oates Show begins at 7:30 p.m. NOVEMBER 18 Elaine Elias Show begins at 7:30 p.m. NOVEMBER 25 Nestor Torres Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach,

NOVEMBER 15 O.A.R. Show begins at 7 p.m.

Parker Playhouse 707 N.E. Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222; parkerplayhouse.com NOVEMBER 14 Robin Trower Show begins at 8 p.m. NOVEMBER 20-22 “Evil Dead: The Musical” Show times vary.

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NOVEMBER 9 Don McLean and Judy Collins Show begins at 8 p.m.

1801 N.E. Sixth St., Pompano Beach,

KOOL KAT: Dave Mason brings his “Traffic Jam” Tour to the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, where he’ll perform an 8 p.m. show on November 19

NOVEMBER 19 Dave Mason’s “Traffic Jam” Tour Show begins at 8 p.m.

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NOVEMBER 12 Daughtry Show begins at 7:30 p.m. NOVEMBER 28 Melissa Etheridge “This is M.E.” Tour Show begins at 8 p.m.

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NOVEMBER 11 An Evening with Primus & The Chocolate Factory Show begins at 8 p.m.

NOVEMBER 1 “Last Comic Standing Live” Tour This hilarious show features performances by the winner and four finalists from Season 8 of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.” Takes place at Coral Springs Center for the Arts. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 954-344-5990 or visit coralspringscenterforthearts.com.

NOVEMBER 15 Isabella Rossellini “Green Porno” Live Show begins at 8 p.m.

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NOVEMBER 3 “An Evening with Susan Boyle” Show begins at 7:30 p.m. NOVEMBER 15 Patti LaBelle Show begins at 8 p.m. NOVEMBER 19-30 “The Phantom of the Opera” Show times vary.

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service, extraordinary magic show, photo booth and other fun activities—be sure to wear your zaniest hat creation. Benefits Alzheimer’s Community Care. Takes place at The Addison in Boca Raton. Starts at 2 p.m. For more information, call 561683-2700 or visit alzcare.org. NOVEMBER 6 Gulfstream Goodwill’s Storage Wars Designer Challenge Watch as top interior designers decorate storage units using items from 28 Goodwill stores. Benefits Gulfstream Goodwill Industries. Takes place at Store Self Storage and Wine Storage in Palm Beach Gardens. Starts at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-848-7200 or visit gulfstreamgoodwill.com. NOVEMBER 6 Lord & Taylor Presents 424 Fifth Holiday Fashion Check out Lord & Taylor’s 424 Fifth holiday fashion line, enjoy light bites and activities, and get deep discounts on cosmetics, fragrances and more in honor of the store’s Shop Smart Do Good charity day. Email RSVP to RSVP@TheBuzzAgency.net. Takes place at Lord & Taylor at Town Center Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-394-5656 or visit lordandtaylor.com.

FUNNY BUSINESS: The “Last Comic Standing Live” Tour comes to the Coral Springs Center for the Arts for a 7 p.m. show on November 1

NOVEMBER 7 27th Annual Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon This event presented by the Junior League of Boca Raton features a silent auction, raffle and fashion show presented by Saks Fifth Avenue. 158

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Takes place at Boca West Country Club. Starts at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 561-620-2553 or visit jlbr.org/wvoy.org. NOVEMBER 8 Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America Annual Take Steps Walk Take part in this familyfriendly afternoon featuring a charitable walk, kids’ zone, free food, beverages, musical entertainment and games. Takes place at CityPlace in West Palm Beach. Starts at 3 p.m. For more information, call 561-2182929 or visit ccfa.org. NOVEMBER 8 Kravis Royale: Cha Cha Ching Party! Enjoy an evening of entertainment, gourmet food and cocktails in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby. Takes place at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-832-7469 or visit kravis.org. NOVEMBER 8-9 Delray Beach Wine and Seafood Festival Stroll the Avenue, eat great seafood, sip fine wine and check out the shops. Takes place along East Atlantic Avenue beginning at the Intracoastal to A1A in Delray Beach. Starts at 11 a.m. For more information, call 561-279-0907 or visit dbwineandseafood.com. NOVEMBER 8 Mercedes-Benz Fort Lauderdale 21st Century Mods Gala Soak up Hollywood glamour while enjoying cocktails, silent and live auctions, entertainment and dinner. Takes place at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale.

happenings calendar Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 954-467MODS or visit mods.org. NOVEMBER 8 Hope Bash Boca This casually elegant event features silent and live auctions, dinner, dancing and entertainment. Benefits Place of Hope at The Haven Campus. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-483-0962 or visit hopeatthehaven.org. NOVEMBER 8 Steps for SOS Children’s Villages 5K/Run/Walk Bring the family for music, food and healthy exercise for a good cause. Takes place at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek. Starts at 7 a.m. For more information, call 954-420-5033 or visit stepsforsos.org. NOVEMBER 10 Donna Klein Jewish Academy’s Ninth Annual Booster Club Tennis Extravaganza Participate in doubles round-robin tournaments, enjoy a buffet lunch and join a raffle for the chance to play doubles with Chris Evert. Takes place at The Polo Club of Boca Raton. Starts at 8 a.m. For more information, call 561-8525007 or visit dkja.org. NOVEMBER 11 Veterans Day Concert Check out this live concert featuring patriotic selections to honor military personnel. Takes place at Mizner Park Amphitheater in Boca Raton. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561393-7807 or visit myboca.us. NOVEMBER 11 Veterans Day Commemorative Ceremony Join local veterans’ groups, the City of Boca Raton, 160

Boca Raton Community High School’s NJROTC and the Mayor of Boca Raton as they pay tribute to our veterans. Takes place at Boca Raton Cemetery. Starts at 9 a.m. For more information, call 561-3937807 or visit myboca.us. NOVEMBER 12 15th Annual Women of Grace Luncheon Take part in a luncheon and raffle presented by Bethesda Hospital Foundation to benefit its Center for Women and Children. Takes place at the Mar-aLago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 561737-7733 or visit bethesdahospitalfoundation.org. NOVEMBER 12 27th Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Help pay tribute to local philanthropists in Broward County. Takes place at Signature Grand in Davie. Starts at 11 a.m. For more information, call 305-899-4834 or visit afpbroward.org. NOVEMBER 12-14 The 19th Annual AT&T Jeb Bush Classic Enjoy a chic Beach Bash, 65 Roses Gala, golf and fishing tournaments, and more. Benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Starts times and locations vary. For more information, call 954-739-5006 or visit jebcf.org. NOVEMBER 13 CBI Talks Speaker Series Presents Deepak Chopra Check out this two-hour program when Chopra will sign books and share practical ways to experience higher consciousness, transformation and healing. Takes place at Con-

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gregation B’nai Israel in Boca Raton. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561-241-8118 or visit cbiboca.org. NOVEMBER 14 Third Annual Volunteer Delray Event Meet with representatives from local nonprofits, learn about volunteer opportunities and discover potential Board of Director openings. Takes place at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts’ Old School Square Pavilion. Starts at 5 p.m. For more information, call 561-2780424 or visit delraybeach.com. NOVEMBER 14 2015 Festival of the Arts Launch Party This pre-festival celebration features a performance by Time for Three, the world’s first classically trained garage band. Takes place at Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center in Boca Raton. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 866-571-2787 or visit festivalboca.com. NOVEMBER 15 Unlock the Future Soiree Partake in an exclusive evening of wine and beer tastings, cigar rolling and the chance to win amazing auction items. Benefits The Open Door. Takes place at the Old Palm Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens. Starts at 5 p.m. For more information, call 561-339-2121. NOVEMBER 15-16 Boca Raton Garden Club’s Annual Holiday House Fundraiser Shop handcrafted decorations for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas, along with items for yearround enjoyment. Takes place at the Boca Raton Garden Club. Start times vary. For more information,

call 561-994-5642 or visit bocaratongardenclub.org. NOVEMBER 17 Annual Golish Financial Group Annual Charity Golf Tournament Enjoy shotgun golf followed by cocktails, dinner, awards and raffles. Benefits the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Takes place at Boca Lago Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 11 a.m. For more information, call 561-869-4606 or visit helpingisraelfund.com. NOVEMBER 20-22 22nd Annual Southern Handcraft Society Delray Beach Arts and Craft Show This juried arts and crafts show features one-of-akind handmade items. Takes place at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts. Starts at 9 a.m. For more information, call 561-274-4717. NOVEMBER 21-23 Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic Watch celebrities compete in tennis matches for charity at the Delray Beach Tennis Center, and then attend a fundraising gala at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts times vary. For more information, call 561-394-2400 or visit chrisevert.org. NOVEMBER 22 Rock, Race and Roll Event Car enthusiasts will enjoy this evening of racing, food, drinks, music and a silent auction. Benefits Place of Hope. Takes place at Palm Beach International Raceway in Jupiter. Starts at 5 p.m. For more information, call 561-775-7195 or visit placeofhope.com.

NOVEMBER 26 Mizner Park Tree Lighting Ceremony Help launch the holiday season at this festive event, featuring a 47-foot Christmas tree, giant wooden dreidels, a working toy train and more. Takes place at Mizner Park in Boca Raton. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-362-0606 or visit miznerpark.com. NOVEMBER 28-30 “The Nutcracker” Check out matinees of this holiday classic performed by the Boca Ballet Theatre, then bring your kids to the Gingerbread Ball, a party with sweet treats and the chance to meet the dancers. Takes place at Olympic Heights Performing Arts Theater in Boca Raton. Show times vary. For more information, call 561-9950709 or visit bocaballet.org. NOVEMBER 29-30 15th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Thanksgiving Weekend Art Festival Enjoy arts, crafts and more. Takes place at the intersection of Fourth and Atlantic Avenues in downtown Delray Beach. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-746-6615 or visit artfestival.com. NOVEMBER 30 THROUGH DECEMBER 6 The Eighth Annual Holiday House at Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens Shop for holiday gifts and treasures to help raise funds for the historic venue’s educational programs. Takes place at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in West Palm Beach. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-832-5328 or visit ansg.org. O

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FFCDC CAPITAL CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF EVENT Supporters of Florence Fuller Child Development Centers gathered at The Capital Grille in Boca Raton to enjoy cocktails and fine food, and officially launch the nonprofit’s $4.5 million Capital Campaign. Campaign proceeds will benefit after-school programs at FFCDC’s West Campus.

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1 Richard Siemens and Steven Gurowitz 2 Belle Waldner and Louise Shure 3 Richard Siemens, Michele Burda, Rebecca Siemens Spooner, Scot Karp and Lance Jason 4 Arlene Goldstein, Ivan Panziger and Joya Cherry 5 Erin Amedeo, Omar Munanti, Carolina Laverte and Brian Dumervil 6 Steven Gurowitz, Gina Maria Rivara and Heidi Berk

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1 Jean Evans, Boca Raton Deputy Mayor Constance Scott, Jon Kaye, Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie, Jennifer Graham and Bonnie Kaye 2 Dr. Michael Dennis, John Kelly and Dr. David Bjorkman 3 Dr. Richard & Alisa Cohen and Dr. Alan Bauman 4 Thomas & Maureen Workman, Riana Milne and Greg Kaylor 5 Beverlee Schnellenberger, Patti Carpenter and Robin & Marvin Smollar 6 Jon & Bonnie Kaye, June & Dr. Ira Gelb, Michael Dennis and Greg Kaylor

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Unique Boutique—The Name Says It All Unique Boutique invites you to awaken your senses with their unprecedented collection of the finest handcrafted jewelry and accessories from artists throughout the United States. From the classic strand of pearls to more contemporary creations, they bring excitement and meaning to your jewelry selection. Let their knowledgeable staff assist you in transforming your wardrobe with their fabulous jewelry and accessories. They’re confident you’ll be inspired by their timeless collections. Unique Boutique, 204 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, 561-2726654; uniqueboutiquejewelry.com.

The Seagate Country Club Hosts The LPGA Legends Tour The Seagate Country Club is a world-class venue featuring one of the finest championship golf courses in Palm Beach County. Club amenities are available to hotel guests and club members, including private golf lessons with renowned professional Craig Harmon, an 18-hole championship course and practice facility, and an impressive staff of PGA professionals. The Seagate will play host to the LPGA Legends Tour this November 8-9. Annual golf, resort and associate memberships are available. The Seagate Country Club, 3600 Hamlet Drive, Delray Beach, 561-6663394; seagategolfmembership.com. O

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17194 VENTANA DR

GOMEZ MARTHA

BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUSTEE

$298,124

$262,600

04-SEP-13

BOCA GOLF & TENNIS CLUB

3823 CANDLEWOOD CT

DWOSKIN ILEANA

BOYER THOMAS F

$410,000

$435,000

29-OCT-04

BOCA GROVE PLANTATION

7764 MANDARIN DR

CARLILE NANCY KAY

STELLAR HOMES GROUP LLC

$330,000

$180,000

17-SEP-13

BOCA HARBOUR ISLAND

7353 NE 8TH DR

HARCH JUDITH

COGSWELL JEFFREY A

$1,400,000

$390,000

01-SEP-97

MIZNER’S PRESERVE

6169 VIA VENETIA S

HERMAN ADAM

BELFORD WILLIAM J

$769,000

$605,000

08-DEC-11

MONTOYA ESTATES

7863 SAN MARCOS PL

KASSORLA JOSEF

KENER MORRIS L

$318,000

NEW FLORESTA

2600 NW 29TH AVE

MARTIN BABETTE A

SUNSHINE JANET

$500,000

NEW FLORESTA

2800 NW 28TH ST

COOPER DIANA

ANDRADE HUMBERTO V

$550,000

$450,000

02-SEP-11

NEW FLORESTA

2860 NW 25TH TER

STRAKER JAMES E

WHITTINGTON ROBERT H

$740,000

$625,000

12-DEC-03

28-SEP-00

25-NOV-13 08-OCT-02

Source: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser

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ADDRESS

BUYER

SALE PRICE

SELLER

PRIOR SALE PRICE

$850,000

PRIOR SALE DATE

THE OAKS AT BOCA RATON

17877 LAKE AZURE WAY

BRAZ DARLINE K

ROTHBERG DEBRA L INDIV TRUSTEE

THE OAKS AT BOCA RATON

17950 MONTE VISTA DR

NIREN MICHAEL

RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES OF FL LP

$1,362,901

$18,900,000

07-NOV-13 07-MAY-13

THE SANCTUARY

4475 SANCTUARY LN

BATTISTELLO JENNIFER

ALMONTE RAMON M

$2,825,000

$2,600,000

23-MAY-11

THE SHORES

18527 OCEAN MIST DR

COMITTO MARIA

PROVENZANO RHONDA M

$565,000

THE SHORES

11476 SEA GRASS CIR

STEMP DEBORAH

GIANNOCCOLI DONNA

$460,000

$438,000

22-AUG-03

THE SHORES

11235 SEA GRASS CIR

GULI JANET

GETSON ELI

$455,000

$400,000

27-JUN-03

THE VINEYARDS

9628 VINEYARD CT

BERGER WILLIAM

IAGROSSI DOMINIC

$380,000

$208,500

19-JUL-11

THORNHILL GREEN

22153 LARKSPUR TRL

WEISS FARLEY

SCHIFFMAN MICHAEL

$1,875,000

$385,000

25-APR-00

THORNHILL GREEN

22198 HOLLYHOCK TRL

WEISSTUCH ADAM S

BERNSTEIN ARI Z

$1,211,500

$927,227

09-AUG-06

TIMBERCREEK

2895 TIMBERCREEK CIR NW

CONTOURIS MARIA M

ZUKER HARRY H

$585,000

$190,000

01-OCT-93

TIMBERCREEK NORTH

2415 NW 32ND ST

HANNAKA CHRISTOPHER

JACOBOWITZ ROBERT

$395,000

$272,000

TOWNSEND PLACE CONDOMINIUM

550 SE MIZNER BLVD APT B304

SAMBUCO JULIE ANN

GRUSCHOW HORST

$760,000

TROPIC ISLE

959 BOLENDER DR

DEANDRADE ROBERTO MOTTA

ANDRES BRENT R

$2,000,000

TROPIC ISLE

900 GARDENIA DR

STUCKEN CARRIE D

MILO CAPITAL LLC

$735,000

30-APR-14

TUNISON PALMS

630 NW 8TH AVE

STEGMANN MARGARITA

PALERMO SALVATORE CHRISTEN

$1,199,000

28-DEC-00

WALKER’S ISLE

898 NE MULBERRY DR

CHERRY ERIC

LOHMANN RICHARD K

$925,000

WOODFIELD CC - AVALON POINTE

6378 NW 40TH CT

SHAINHOUSE MICHAEL

BICK DITMAR

WOODFIELD CC - BRIARCLIFF

4176 NW 60TH CIR

HELLER LEVANA

SACK GERALD S

WOODFIELD CC - COVENTRY

3795 COVENTRY LN

HARRIS LORI GREENE

SILVERMAN MICHAEL

WOODFIELD CC - HAMILTON PLACE

4135 NW 53RD ST

PANCOAST JEAN KIMIKO

YUSTER ALAN H

22-FEB-12

28-JUL-00 08-APR-03

$640,000

10-NOV-03

$690,000

01-NOV-95

$757,500

$610,000

01-NOV-95

$875,000

$1,030,000

18-SEP-07

$1,800,000

$879,105

14-DEC-01

$575,000

$482,500

23-AUG-01

Source: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser

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CORE VALUES Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services Provides Help To All BY EMILY J. MINOR

EVERYONE’S WELCOME: (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP) Jon Kimmel, Josh Rales and Danielle Hartman; Morgan Blair, daughter of Michele and Larry Blair, at Jacobson Family Food Pantry; Larry Blair, Roy Camhi and Lenny Levine

hen it comes to volunteering—and giving back— Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services is pretty much a smorgasbord for charity work. “Our volunteers act as the eyes and the ears in the community,” says Danielle Hartman, CEO and president of the Boca Raton-based nonprofit. “If there’s a problem that arises, they can bring it to our attention and we can go out and address it.” Since 1979, JFS has been helping people of all faiths, and doing it “with Jewish values at our core,” Hartman says. The agency employs roughly 60 full-time and part-time workers. But it’s the 400 volunteers who keep things ticking, she adds. JFS programs provide food delivery to senior citizens. Aging clients can also be provided with companionship and assistance running er-

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rands. Kids get involved, too: One of the programs allows for children to send cards and letters to isolated clients. There are tech classes (taught by volunteers), a food pantry (that always needs donations and volunteers), and a phone call program to keep in touch with homebound seniors. Hartman says the only services they don’t offer are housing and home healthcare.

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until Norman Rales died in 2012— the agency carried only Ruth Rales’ name. When Norman Rales died, the couple’s four sons, all of whom are still philanthropically involved, wanted their father’s name added to the agency.

Our volunteers act as the eyes and the ears in the community. If there’s a problem that arises, they can bring it to our attention and we can go out and address it.

But there’s always tomorrow. “We’re there when people are in crisis,” Hartman says. Started in 1979, JFS was founded by philanthropists Ruth and Norman Rales, both of whom are now deceased. For many years—indeed,

T H E B O C A R AT O N O B S E R V E R

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Rightfully so, Hartman says. He was a very generous man who “never sought out public recognition,” she says. “Norman Rales grew up in the Hebrew Orphan Asylum and he never forgot where he came from.”

Eventually, he made millions in the aluminum siding business and used his success to support the kinds of social programs he felt were important. Today, JFS carries out those programs. The agency is a 501(c)(3) with an $8 million annual budget. “We’re there when people are in foreclosure or can’t pay their rent or maybe even put food on the table,” Hartman says. Want to help? The agency always needs volunteers. And you can attend the Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services’ Annual “The Art of…” Gala, which takes place on December 11 at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton. Tickets are $500 and proceeds benefit JFS programs and services. O For more information about Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services and the December gala, call 561-852-3333 or visit ruthralesjfs.org. Their mailing address is 21300 Coleman Blvd., Boca Raton FL, 33428.

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