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HEROES AMONG US

Ordinary People Accomplishing Extraordinary Things

NEVER GIVE UP

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SHARING THE WEALTH

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TO THE RESCUE Bicol Clinic Foundation Provides First-Rate Medicine In Third World Countries

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HEROES AMONG US Ordinary People Accomplishing Extraordinary Things (Plus: Grand Galas, Hot Luncheons And Nonprofit Groups That Deserve Your Attention)

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SHARING THE WEALTH How To Leave A Legacy For Charity (And Not Alienate Your Kids)

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NEVER GIVE IN, NEVER GIVE UP A Mother-Son Bond Inspires Boca Raton’s Gift Of Life Bone Marrow Foundation—And Saves Lives Around The World

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Staying 64 The

Course From Hitting The Greens And Planning Her Wedding To Running The Foundation She Created In Her Mother’s Memory—Pro Golfer Morgan Pressel Lives Life To A Tee

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103 taste THE DISH ON FOOD, WINE & RESTAURANTS 103 Bites 104 Recipes 106 Reviews 110 Listings

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THE ESSENTIAL SOCIAL DIGEST 129 Around Town 145 Calendar 154 Flash 162 Now & Noteworthy 164 At Home

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ur annual Giving Issue is one of our favorites to produce each year because we get to do our part in promoting the importance of helping those that are less fortunate.

And there are so many worthy nonprofit organizations in need of help.

We begin with Boca Raton resident and cover girl Morgan Pressel, the professional golfer with a heart of gold. Pressel has taken the golf world by storm, and along the way has built the influential Morgan Pressel Foundation, which in just four years has accomplished so much toward the battle against cancer, and especially breast cancer. Pressel’s mother died of breast cancer, and she continues the fight for a cure in her honor. Get to know this courageous young woman in “Staying the Course” (page 64).

And speaking of courage, we also introduce you to Dr. Mitchell and Tess Schuster, founders of the Boca Raton-based Bicol Clinic Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides medical care to impoverished populations in Third World countries. The Schusters do this, with the pro bono help of other physicians and volunteers, out of the goodness of their hearts and because, as Dr. Schuster says, “it’s the right thing to do.” Get to know their organization in “To the Rescue” (page 68).

Next, we introduce you to five more local heroes who give it their all to make the world a better place. From saving animals to helping children and more, these people do it all. We also provide a sample listing of charities, so you can choose your passion and do your part (we wish we had room to publish every charity in South Florida!) We hope you find a way to help others—and feel good while doing it. Check out “Heroes Among Us” (page 74). Perhaps you’d like to leave a charitable legacy one day—but don’t want to alienate your kids? If so, you’ll want to read “Sharing the Wealth” (page 86).

Because there’s no shortage of altruists and do-gooders in this issue, we also profile the wonderful work of the Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation in Boca Raton, a nonprofit organization whose beginnings stemmed from Arlene Feinberg and the love for her son Jay, a leukemia survivor. Their organization saves lives every day—read all about it in “Never Give In, Never Give Up (page 88).”

And finally, we go one on one with everyone’s favorite music man, DJ Irie, official deejay for the Miami Heat, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Through his Irie Foundation, he works to improve the lives of South Florida kids through educational and extracurricular opportunities, with an emphasis on the arts. Get to know the charismatic Irie in “Spin Doctor” (page 92).

We at The Boca Raton Observer believe strongly in giving and philanthropy. For that reason, we are proud to sponsor over 30 charity events a year in our community. One thing that makes our community unique is the large population of charitable 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, hospitals, schools and special interest groups.

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. It’s been an amazing week in Boca Raton with the world’s eyes focused on Lynn University and the final 2012 Presidential Debate.

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henever I hear someone complain about having no time or energy to help those less fortunate, I think about my nana, Freda Rosenberg.

Nana is a 5-foot-tall firecracker of a lady with a razor-sharp wit and heart of gold. She worked as a librarian during a time when females were meant simply to marry and have kids. She did that too, finding the love of her life, my Poppy Joe, when she was 19. They were blissfully happy for 43 years, until he died suddenly from an aneurysm. She was just 59. Nana spent the next three decades caring for her younger brother, my eccentric Uncle Leon, in their tidy little Bronx apartment. She became a popular fixture on her street, where neighbors appreciated her generous spirit, quick sense of humor and homemade potato pancakes.

They especially loved Nana’s wool booties.

She’s been making them for years, and everyone she knows—and everyone’s son, daughter, granddaughter, grandson, niece and nephew— has a pair. Not something you’d find in a store, these booties, some in solid colors, others with stripes, are handcrafted with love, with the intention that they’ll keep cold feet warm at night.

SHAKING HER BOOTIES: Freda “Nana” Rosenberg

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Nana recently succumbed to her two daughters’ unrelenting requests to give up her apartment and become a snowbird, and so these days she splits her time between Queens, N.Y. and Parkland. Her life is a bit upside down now with all the flying back and forth, and she sometimes misses her independence.

“The old gray mare ain’t what she used to be,” she likes to joke.

Nah, we insist. She’s still got more vitality than people half her age (including, um, some of her granddaughters). Her hobbies include striking up conversations with strangers (no one is immune), following her beloved New York Yankees, making and eating chocolate pudding, feeding the neighborhood squirrels, and dancing to music that’s heavy on the drums (“I just love the beat!” she says).

And she still knits her booties. She enjoys sitting in front of the TV with her pile of wool, her needles moving methodically, stitch by stitch, as she creates pair after pair. When she’s made about 150 or so, she packs them up and donates them to a children’s charity. She treasures the thank-you letters she receives from various nonprofit organizations, and her eyes light up whenever she gets a new one. She says it warms her heart to know she can make an impact, no matter how small.

Incidentally, Nana will turn 100 on December 22.

So the next time you feel too tired or lack the time or motivation to pay it forward, do what I do.

Think of Nana.

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SWEET ON SHARAPOVA International tennis phenom Maria Sharapova, 25, is more than just a Grand Slam-winning pro player with a supermodel’s looks and fashion sense.

She’s altruistic, too.

Oh, and she’s got a massive sweet tooth.

Combining the two latter passions, the Russian beauty has launched Sugarpova, a premium candy line that includes gummies, gumballs and soft chews in whimsical, stylish packages with names like “Flirty,” “Cheeky” and “Chic.” Even sweeter, a portion of all candy proceeds benefits her foundation, Children of Chernobyl, which includes a $210,000 scholarship program for students from Chernobyl-affected areas of Belarus.

Sharapova, who when not traveling splits her time between Bradenton, Fla. and Manhattan Beach, Calif., took time out of her busy schedule to chat with The Boca Raton Observer about fashion, charity and, naturally, Sugarpova (find it at stores nationwide, including Palm Beach County, or at ITSUGAR.COM).

The Boca Raton Observer: So, even one of the world’s best female athletes has a sweet tooth! Tell us about Sugarpova and what inspired you to launch a candy line.

Maria Sharapova: “Yes, the secret is out—I have a sweet tooth. When I was younger, I was rewarded with a lollipop for a good practice and thus began my love for candy. While I was traveling over the last couple of years, I was on the hunt for good candy— especially gummies. Either the gummy was too hard, had not enough flavor, or wasn’t unique enough. So I decided to create my own candy line and Sugarpova was born.”

BRO: What makes your candy stand out from other brands?

MS: “We offer an array of unique shapes and whimsical styles, from gummies shaped like lips to high heels and handbags. We created a line that resonates with a variety of people such as sour spiders, called ‘Spooky,’ to gumballs that look like small tennis balls.”

BRO: What is your favorite flavor in the candy line?

MS: “‘Quirky’—it’s a rainbow licorice that has a marshmallow filling.

It’s hard to eat just one.”

BRO: We understand a portion of the proceeds from Sugarpova will benefit your foundation. Tell us more.

MS: “A couple of years ago I began my foundation called Children of Chernobyl that offers aid and assistance to children in the Chernobyl region.

With my family rooted in this area, it

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was important to me to give back and support children and their dreams. A percentage of proceeds of Sugarpova goes into the foundation. The funds can be used for a variety of purposes, from scholarships to funding projects such as providing bicycles to children.”

BRO: How often do you travel for tennis, and how do you kill time between matches while on the road?

MS: “My career keeps me fairly busy between the tournament scheduling and training, but I’m accustomed to the pace and routine. During down time, I get to dive into a good book.

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Lately, launching Sugarpova has been a focus during my off-court time.”

BRO: What do you enjoy doing during your rare free moments?

MS: “I have truly remarkable friends and family so getting to spend time with them is quite valuable to me. And I love shopping at IT’SUGAR candy stores (which carry Sugarpova products).”

BRO: What would you be doing professionally if not playing tennis?

MS: “I can’t imagine not having the career I have. I wouldn’t change a thing.”

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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS [DESIGN]

Want to wow family and friends with your HGTV-worthy holiday decor? For inspiration, check out the tabletop department at Bloomingdale’s Boca Raton this month, where renowned product designers will meet, mingle and talk shop with fans.

Metalware artist Michael Aram kicks off the event on November 7, when he’ll sign purchases from his Sleepy Hollow and Black Orchid

collections. Next on November 9, Brian Thorson and Tim Hosier will put on an exclu-

sive trunk show of their glamorous frames, where guests will receive a free necklace with every frame purchase (one per person).

The final day will feature Boca Raton native Julia Knight, who on November 10 will engrave purchases of her hand-painted jewel- and nature-inspired bowls, plates and serving pieces. For more information, call 561-394-2228 or visit bloomingdales.com.

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Holy ship, Batman.

We wonder if actor Val Kilmer will don his old Bruce Wayne-like tux when he hosts the First Annual Celebrity Cruise to benefit The Bougainvilla House, a newly designed nonprofit residential addiction treatment facility for adolescents in Fort Lauderdale. The event, which will take place on November 14 aboard the luxurious Lady Windridge yacht, will include a cocktail hour and gourmet dinner—and, of course, the chance to mingle with Iceman from “Top Gun.” For more information, call 954-764-7337 or visit TheBougainvillaHouse.com.

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[OVERHEARD] Single moms like you don’t deserve to make as much because you should be in a two-income household.

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SHE’S GOT OUR VOTE Connie Siskowski is passion-

ate about helping kids who must sacrifice their childhoods to care for sick or disabled family members.

Her Boca Raton-based nonprofit group, the American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY), pro-

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vides these children with everything from homework and education to respite and emotional support.

Now, a major news network has taken notice.

Siskowski has been named one of the Top 10 CNN Heroes for 2012, an honor that comes with a $50,000 grant, plus an additional $250,000 to further her cause if she’s voted the CNN Hero of the Year. The designation is determined by online public votes and will be announced during a live show on December 2.

“It means a lot for our organization… It’s still a totally hidden issue,” says Siskowski, whose group

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has helped more than 550 young caregivers since she founded it six years ago. She was inspired by her own experience as an 11-year-old, when for two years she cared for her beloved ailing grandfather until his death.

It took a toll on her.

“Children who are caregivers are often stressed and can’t learn— they’re missing school, sleeping in school or dropping out,” she says.

“This will help us reach more (of them) so they can graduate and become healthy productive adults.”

Voting takes place through November 28 at cnnheroes.com.

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CROWN JEWELER Known as London’s “Queen of Col-

or,” Kiki McDonough designs gloriously vibrant jewelry which, she quips, is lost on her two young sons.

No matter. Princess Kate is delighted to wear her creations, as was Princess Diana, who favored a pair of pearl and amethyst earrings.

“It’s an amazing feeling to see your jewelry appreciated by people who already have wonderful jewelry and still like mine,” says McDonough, who on November 1 will chat with fans about her nine collections at Neiman Marcus in Boca Raton. Though, she insists, her jewels are not

just for gown-garbed royals. “They look great with jeans or a little black dress,” says the 50-something designer, adding that her pieces are perfect for South Florida because the colors look “fantastic” in the sunlight.

McDonough has been designing jewelry for more than 25 years, and says she finds inspiration in the “most peculiar places, including traffic jams, street signs and ballet costumes.”

Her pet peeve? Gaudiness. “I like pieces that say something but don’t intrude,” she explains. “Jewelry should be there to light up your face but not take over.” She points out that her collections are affordable, too (though, with pieces starting at $800, that’s all relative). “People don’t have to put them in a safe.”

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THE NUMBER OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS in Florida as of 2009, the latest figures available. This represents a 55.3 percent increase from 48,552 in 1999.

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DOING THE RIGHT THING Humanitarian Filmmaker Alison Thompson Shares Her Mission With The World BY EMILY HALL ussie-born Alison Thompson is always running.

Just back from a quick trip to Haiti, the Miami-based humanitarian and documentary filmmaker has been busy traveling to schools around the country, encouraging kids to help others in need.

It’s crucial work and incredibly rewarding, Thompson says. And she should know. She turned her life upside down to follow her heart, going from being a math teacher in Sydney and then an investment banker on Wall Street, to a world crisis volunteer at New York City’s Ground Zero after September 11. Helping out after the World Trade Center tragedy was pivotal, because she realized then that the average person could be helpful without any formal training. That just her presence made a difference, whether she was feeding cookies to kids or lending comfort to strangers.

Thompson became addicted to volunteering. She helped after the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami in Sri Lanka, and after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. For the past two years, she’s been helping others at no salary, living on the last of sav-

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ings she’d put away while working as a successful investment banker.

And while money’s tight, she insists volunteering will remain her priority. “There’s nothing else like it—my love for people has overtaken everything,” says Thompson, 46.

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a billion trees. She’s also co-founder with actress Maria Bello of We Advance, a nonprofit group that deals with Haiti’s gender-based violence.

All the while, she’s working on a film about volunteers to inspire others to offer their services in a world crisis.

“The film is about an aspect of September 11,” says Thompson, whose first documentary, “The Third Wave,” about volunteering during the tsunami, was selected by actor Sean Penn as his favorite in 2008, when he was president of the Cannes Film Festival.

The daughter of a nurse and a

preacher, Thompson worked with her mother at a hospital, then taught high school math to underprivileged kids. She earned a degree in education, backpacked through Europe and then stopped for a holiday in New York. She loved the excitement of the city, decided to stay and eventually enrolled in New York University’s film school to pursue a career making movies.

But volunteering has made an impact. “I decided my films must have a purpose and be related to my volunteering efforts,” says Thompson. “I wanted to mix my nursing, film work and helping people into one profession. Being on the ground during a tragedy is exhilarating for me.”

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WILD AT HEART Animal Activist Ardath Rosengarden Is All In For The Critters BY BILL BOWEN here’s a delicate balance to Florida’s ecosystems that can be affected by far-off events. Just as a hummingbird’s choice to pass a tree on the left instead of the right in coastal Africa can set in motion wind currents that may grow into an Atlantic hurricane, a potential rodent problem at a luxury Boca Raton hotel can be curbed by the industriousness of two brothers selling Mercedes-Benz automobiles on the shore of Lake Michigan.

The profits from that car dealership now finance the golden years of Ardath Rosengarden, a Boca Raton philanthropist and animal activist who spends much of her time (and money) in support of wild animals,

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Long a board member of the Fort Lauderdale-based South Florida Wildlife Center and a member of the Humane Society national council, Rosengarden’s lofty responsibilities do not preclude her longtime habit of making the rounds to feed feral felines, spending hours driving from location to location.

“It’s one of my passions,” she says. “I’m going to be 75 in December and I’m not sure how long I’ll be able to do this. I need an apprentice and there aren’t many standing in line.”

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years ago, operates a “kitty food bank,” purchasing discounted vittles from PetSmart and distributing them along her regular route. While feeding them she discovered the Wildlife Center, and after finding a baby raccoon that no vet would treat, realized the crucial work it does.

She was so impressed that she began volunteering, caring for squirrels, owls and other critters.

The Wildlife Center has doctors, ambulances and emergency surgery capabilities, and rescues and rehabilitates 13,000 animals a year.

“Opossums, raccoons, turtles, pelicans... it’s probably the largest animal hospital in South Florida,” she says.

Rosengarden maintains that the

solution to the problem of feral cats is to “trap, neuter, and return” them to their area. “Only then can we lower the numbers to where we don’t have the kind of overcrowding that leads to euthanasia.”

And then, she says, we must feed them to keep them healthy. Rosengarden has a group she personally cares for, including a few clusters near a fancy hotel she refused to identify.

“They would have a stroke if I said I was feeding cats around their hotel,” she quips. “But if they didn’t have the cats, they would have a problem with rats.”

Another group affected by all those Mercedes-Benz cars in Chicago. O EDITOR’S NOTE: If you find injured or orphaned wildlife in South Florida, call 954-524-4302 or 866-SOS-WILD. Find them on Facebook by searching South Florida Wildlife Center.

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THE QUINTESSENTIAL ARTS REPORT where, even on planes, add to the cinematic teleportation.

Mendez’s CIA boss, Jack O’Donnell (Bryan Cranston, a familiar face from TV’s “Breaking Bad”), is caught between protecting his agent and serving the political interests of his superiors, who are more interested in world opinion than the lives of six foreign service workers.

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en Affleck’s latest directorial effort, “Argo,” is a gripping tale of nationalistic strife and individual chutzpah, played out before a backdrop of international crisis with the world watching.

Based on a true story buried in a file until being declassified in 1997, a ruse is concocted by a CIA “exfiltration” specialist during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis to rescue six consulate staffers who slipped out of the American embassy compound and hid at the home of the Canadian ambassador.

Affleck raises dramatic tension and maintains it with heated exchanges

Based on a true story buried in a file until being declassified in 1997, a ruse is concocted by a CIA “exfiltration” specialist during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis to rescue six consulate staffers who slipped out of the American embassy compound and hid at the home of the Canadian ambassador. between officials faced with an impossible task and the constant presence of TV sets blaring authentic news reports from the baby faces of Ted Koppel and Tom Brokaw.

He subdues his own dramatic range in the starring role as CIA agent Tony Mendez, letting footage of flag-burning Iranian mobs and the frustration of U.S. officials provide the tension.

Mendez sells his superiors on audacious plans to create new identities for the six staffers as members

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of a Canadian film crew.

He recruits two Hollywood veterans—makeup artist John Chambers (John Goodman) and producer Lester Siegel (Alan Arkin)—who orchestrate a public relations campaign to give legitimacy to their fake movie, “Argo,” an obscure science-fiction script they pulled from the heap.

Goodman and Arkin, amiable and grizzled movie industry survivors, anchor the effort’s believability factor and provide steady comic relief with their show business-centric wisecracking.

Affleck gets the period authenticity pitch-perfect, recreating iconic images such as the thendilapidated HOLLYWOOD sign on the Santa Monica Mountains and a sprawling red-brick embassy compound in Tehran surrounded by 100,000 angry Iranians screaming for the return of the Shah.

Affleck shot on old-style movie film and took measures to add to its graininess. The haircuts, mustaches, ’70s automobiles and the fact that everyone smokes cigarettes every-

Mendez pushes his plan forward with forged documents and a crash course in moviemaking for the skeptical fugitives, who, when they hear details of the plan, are convinced they don’t have long to live.

Meanwhile, suspicious Iranian authorities are getting closer to discovering their existence, and a breathtaking climactic chase scene will leave you oxygen-deprived.

Affleck includes an opening narrative that explains the history of the country in the 20th century and makes crystal clear the United States’ imperialistic manipulations that fostered hatred in the region. O RATED R: contains adult language and some violent images.

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BE GRATEFUL

These Books Take The Stress Out Of Thanksgiving Entertaining The fourth Thursday in November is a time of familial convergence when relatives gather to give thanks—even when they’ve been advised by mental health professionals not to. A little expert guidance can help make strained gatherings run more smoothly—sibling rivalries may dissipate in the presence of the world’s best cranberry sauce. The following cookbooks will make you forget old grudges—and remember to save room for pie.

The Cakebread Cellars American Harvest Cookbook

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think-tanks have produced this authoritative compilation of 100 recipes with wine pairings, considered the bible of Napa Valley cuisine. Its spectacular dishes vary from appetizers to entrees to desserts, offered by chefs who’ve attended the workshops during the past 25 years. Some examples include Gary Danko’s Mediterranean Summer Vegetable Gratin, Nancy Oakes’s Warm Chopped Liver Crostini with White Truffle

Oil and Alan Wong’s PanSeared Sturgeon with Thai Red Curry. And for dessert?

Just try choosing between Charlie Trotter’s ChocolatePraline Bread Pudding with Cinnamon Cream and Marcel Desaulniers’ CaramelBanana Chocolate Chip Ice Cream. Jack and Dolores Cakebread wrote this book with their culinary director, Brian Streeter, along with San Francisco Chronicle Food Writer Janet Fletcher.

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Martha’s Entertaining – A Year of Celebrations

By Martha Stewart The relentless creativity of The Organization Martha, which seemed to be only fortified by a scandalous squabble with federal law enforcement, continues unabated with Stewart’s umpteenth book, continuing a line of best-sellers that began with 1982’s “Entertaining.”

This continued with tomes on cooking, hors d’oeuvres, pies and tarts, weddings, menu planning, Christmas, and most other facets of a fashionable life. “A meal of substantial finger foods with ingenious cocktails, a sit-down formal dinner, a buffet supper, or something more relaxed such as a backyard barbecue—each is a welcome and inviting way to entertain,” writes Stewart, as she schools readers on a parade of stylish events and

perfect culinary gatherings ranging from a simple blueberry breakfast in Maine to a lavish holiday dinner at her home in Bedford, Conn.

Stewart has always had a flair for doing things (other than insider trading) right, and has returned seemingly unscathed to her post atop her media empire.

Thanksgiving – How to Cook It Well

By Sam Sifton As a restaurant critic for The New York Times, Sam Sifton became something of a Thanksgiving expert, combining practical knowledge about how best to organize the most challenging holiday meal (and its aftermath) with a food critic’s expertise about what tastes good. These are valuable qualities when it comes to the sometimes stressful

You can cook a great meal on Thanksgiving and have a great time.

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annual family gathering, and Sifton will talk you through the ordeal. He offers fool-proof recipes for Thanksgiving staples that should blur the memory of zero-moisture stuffing and unidentifiable casseroles of years past, and his step-bystep directions are clear and concise. His overall message: You can cook a great meal on Thanksgiving and have a great time. Included are recipes written for novices and experienced cooks alike, covering side dishes, robust pies and even festive cocktails, with cooking techniques and menu ideas that can be used all year for any big party. Sifton also includes tips for setting the table, as well as the mood.

Vegan For The Holidays

Thanksgiving Cookbook

By Zel Allen

By The Editors of Fine Cooking

The ever-present dilemma of a vegetarian Thanksgiving table—a true challenge in our turkey-obsessed society come late November—is met with aplomb

by Zel Allen, whose innovative plant-oriented menus cover a world tour of holidays, including Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year’s Day, with dishes as delicious, creative and elegant as any meat- or poultry-based counterparts. Allen offers a guide not just for vegans, but for anyone aspiring to eat healthier with recipes that not only meet the traditional standard but are artistically updated with novel touches and elaborate garnishes in accord with modern food concepts. With these recipes, according to one Ph.D. nutrition editor, “there is no reason to hesitate to invite even the most confirmed meat eaters for holiday feasts.” Allen is the author of “The Nut Gourmet” cookbook and along with her husband publishes the online magazine, Vegetarians In Paradise.

With the success of their insightful 2007 book, “How to Cook a Turkey,” the editors of Fine Cooking magazine have reprinted the book with a new title and updated graphics. The book contains 100 recipes and effective solutions for coping with the traditional challenge of being stuck in a hot kitchen preparing a full-course holiday meal while simultaneously entertaining a house full of guests.

The Fine Cooking editors understand these challenges, and offer this survival guide that understandably contains an entire chapter on turkey preparation. This authoritative treatment of the ornithological aspect of the holiday, including information on what sort of selection is available (organic, kosher, wild) contains instructions on what to do if you discover your centerpiece has a frozen center, and inspired twists on roasting techniques. The helpful guide also includes step-bystep instructions on how to make gravy and roll out a pie crust. O

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The Who Brings Classic Hits To BB&T Center

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t’s hard to say which band received top billing at the three-day rock‘n’roll sleepover known as Woodstock, but when The Who performed early Sunday morning, the guys certainly had some of the most impressive credentials in that muddy pasture.

The band already had five Top 40 hits under its belt, including the No. 9 “I Can See for Miles,” and a hit album, Magic Bus, and the groundbreaking rock opera, “Tommy,” which was released three months earlier in May of 1969, and was being hailed by the critics as a landmark in modern music.

The Who continues to tour 43 years later with original members Pete Townshend and lead singer Roger Daltrey, who will perform at The BB&T Center on November 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the midst of a 35-date tour for their album, Quadrophenia. It’s part of a tour that was briefly interrupted when the band headlined the Clos-

ing Ceremonies at the London Olympics.

The tour will likely include material from “Tommy,” much of which was showcased during that groggy Sunday morning at Woodstock.

The following year, as the “Tommy” tour continued, The Who played in opera houses across Europe and became the first rock band to perform in the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.

At the band’s 1990 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, White Stripes guitarist and singer Jack White called The Who “the greatest band of all time,” and Rolling Stone magazine characterized it, along with the Beatles and Rolling Stones, as “the holy trinity of British rock.”

The Who had 16 Top 40 hits between 1967 and 1982, but only one in the Top 10, and through the years, original members Keith Moon and John Entwistle have passed away.

These days, the band includes Simon Townshend (Pete’s son) on guitar and backing vocals, drummer Zak Starkey (Ringo Starr’s son), bassist Pino Palladino, and three keyboardists including Chris Stainton, Loren Gold and Frank Simes, who is also the musical director. O For more information, call 954-835-7000 or visit thebbtcenter.com.

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‘Catch Me If You Can’ Plays At Kravis Center

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he bizarre true story of audacious teenager, Frank W. Abagnale, who ran away from home to live a glamorous life posing as a pilot, then a doctor, then a lawyer, and got away with it—for a while—with just his boyish charm, imagination and forgery skills, is an irresistible adventure that challenges credibility.

Indeed, Abagnale, who was eventually arrested and served a prison sentence, claimed some details were

grows more magnificent the more one learns. For example, it’s one thing to convince someone you’re an airline pilot, but quite another to travel hundreds of thousands of miles in the cockpit of commercial airliners (as he did). Posing as a doctor is a daunting challenge, but conducting hospital rounds with a group of interns, when at any moment a medical emergency might arise, takes the ruse to a breathtaking level (ditto). And an FBI agent

changed in the film about his life, Catch Me If You Can, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks and Christopher Walken. The movie garnered a few Oscar nominations and was a financial and critical success.

Its incarnation as a Tony-nominated musical, “Catch Me If You Can,” will have a six-day run at The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from November 13-18, with five 8 p.m. shows and three matinees.

The play maintains the film’s lighthearted theme, while taking the audience along for Abagnale’s ride of deception—and the ride

(played in the movie by Hanks) is mystified at how Abagnale was able to pass the Louisiana Bar exam while pretending to be a New Orleans lawyer. After getting caught, he served less than five years in prison before getting hired by the FBI as an expert on fraud and forgery.

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SISTER ACT Heart Soars At Hard Rock Live

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hen Ann Wilson joined Heart as lead singer in 1970, the band’s previous seven years of gigging around upstate Washington, regularly changing its name, ceased to matter. Wilson’s soaring voice became the essence of Heart, and when her sister Nancy left college to join the band in 1974, the dynamic of two talented and attractive sisters onstage in a rock band took the music world by storm.

Heart was an appropriate name for the group, especially in its early years—Ann and Nancy were in romantic relationships with brothers Mike (band manager) and Roger Fisher (lead guitarist)—as it built its reputation in Vancouver (where Mike had moved to avoid the draft

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during Vietnam). In 1976, Heart’s debut album, Dreamboat Annie, contained two huge hits, “Crazy on You” and “Magic Man,” both of which made the Billboard Top 40.

Now touring behind its 14th studio album, Red Velvet Car, Heart will perform November 4 at 7 p.m. at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Hard Rock Live, with special guest Shawn Colvin.

Heart has been through many configurations and ups and downs in popularity. The Wilson sisters’ romantic involvements with the Fisher brothers ended simultaneously in 1979 and they got full custody of the band, beginning a succession of lineup changes that left a list of 30 musicians who’ve at

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one time played with Heart.

And during all this personnel rotation, Heart has sold 30 million records, had 20 Top 40 singles, six Top 10 albums and four Grammy nominations. With the success of Red Velvet Carpet, the band has had Top 10 albums in four different decades, the longest span of album suc-

cess by a female-fronted band. The Wilsons, considered rock pioneers for females, were nominated last year for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and a month ago received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. O For more information, call 954-797-5555 or visit hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com.

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Lisa Lampanelli Shares Uncensored Laughs At The Fillmore

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n the grand tradition of Don Rickles’ sarcasm, comedian Lisa Lampanelli has an arsenal of raucous insults at her disposal, ready to be unleashed at a moment’s notice to liven up a room with nervous laughter.

Lampanelli, who cites as her main comedic influences those old Dean Martin roasts at which Rickles was a regular (when he wasn’t picking on audience members atop a Fort Lauderdale Beach hotel), will perform at The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater on November 9 at 8 p.m.

The former journalist comes from a middle-class Connecticut family, and worked at several real jobs before turning to standup comedy in her thirties. She majored in journalism at Boston College and had an eclectic career, working at Popular Mechanics, Rolling Stone and Spy magazines.

In the early 1990s, Lampanelli began playing clubs in New York and maintains she never studied other comics until she became one, though her early affinity for roasts came through.

She was a success at the New York Friars Club 2002 roast of Chevy Chase and soon became a regular at the annual insult fest, participating in roasts of Denis Leary, Jeff Foxworthy, Pamela Anderson, William Shatner, Flavor Flav and Donald Trump, and in 2007 she was the roastmaster of Pat Cooper.

Her regular standup, with an obscenity edge toned down only slightly from her roast persona, draws heavily on ridiculing ethnic groups, slinging stereotype humor and mocking the speech of Hispanics, blacks, Jews, homosexuals, or any other minority group that shows up at her performance. She also gets a lot of mileage out of fat jokes directed at herself, and myriad stories about her countless affairs.

As Lampanelli levels her barrage of slurs, she manages to convey through her facial expressions that she’s really a warm-hearted person who actually does care about people’s feelings. And in her defense, she’s donated many thousands of dollars to gay and lesbian rights organizations. O

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SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY Partner’s Snoring Keep You Up At Night? Rest Assured, There Is Help. BY EMILY J. MINOR nthony Bertucci loves everything about being married. His wife. His kids. The clutter around the house and the busy school nights.

So why did he and his wife, Simone, spend so many nights in separate bedrooms?

He snored, and it drove her out of her mind. And out of his arms.

“It was tough,” says Bertucci, 50, of Boca Raton. “I was keeping her up at night with my snoring. And that’s not right.”

Right or not, an estimated 60 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep disorders and another 30 million or so have intermittent problems sleeping, according to the National Commission on Sleep Disorders Research. Sleeping problems are so prevalent, it’s estimated that we spend nearly $18 billion a year on medicines, contraptions and doctors’ visits to get us back to dozing. And most of us have heard—or lived—every dismal I-can’t-sleep story under the sun.

There’s the friend who goes to bed at 8 p.m. and wakes up at 3 a.m. daily (Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome). And the blue-collar guy next door who works three jobs and can’t get on a real sleeping schedule (Shift Work Disorder).

Then there’s Restless Leg Syndrome, a weird sensation inside your legs that compels you to jiggle around until it (kind of ) stops. And more serious conditions like sleep apnea, which is what Bertucci suffers from.

He figured he just had a snoring problem. No big deal.

“I was stunned when I finally went to the clinic and began to understand what was wrong with me,” says Bertucci, who runs Platinum Marketing Group in Boca Raton. “It’s serious. My heart was actually stopping.”

About 20 million people suffer from sleep apnea—that is, when the oxygen level drops so low that the heart actually stops, causing moaning and groaning and thrashing.

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I was stunned when I finally went to the clinic and began to understand what was wrong with me.

It’s serious. My heart was actually stopping.

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– Anthony Bertucci of Boca Raton, who suffers from sleep apnea

Still, persuading him to go to a clinic was a long and arduous process. He finally went—not for his health—but for his wife, he says.

“I was waking up every morning black and blue from where she was hitting me and kicking me,” he remembers. “She was using me as a punching bag. It wasn’t fair to her.”

It wasn’t so pleasant for him, either.

Glenn Becker, president and CEO of the International Institute of Sleep in Deerfield Beach, sees clients at their worst and then, hopefully, at their most well-rested.

“We are the best people on the planet to save marriages,” Becker says, really not kidding. “We get all the war stories. Husbands and wives sleeping in separate bedrooms. People have literally gotten divorced over this, or separated.”

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were also slumber-deprived at the time because they’d just had a new baby, his sleeping behavior affected the romance. Forget different beds— most nights, they actually slept under different roofs. There was no lounging around in bed, watching a movie and sharing pillow talk. “I like that part of marriage,” he says.

But his noisy habits made for some not-so-happy morning-afters, all of which was complicated by the simple fact that they’d always had different evening habits—snoring aside.

Bertucci’s wife is a night owl, pattering around the house until all hours. He goes to bed early, and back then often crashed in the guest house. “Lucky for us, we have a big house with lots of space,” he says.

When they did try to stay together in bed, one of them would wake up in the middle of the night and have

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to move. “We have a great relationship. We’re best friends,” Bertucci says. “But if you don’t sleep at night, how can you be in a good mood?”

And then, the diagnosis—which has quieted him down and put the fun back into sleeping together.

About seven years ago, he finally went in for a sleep study, where he wore all the contraptions that track your heart and breathing and blood flow during sleep.

Yep, it was sleep apnea. Now he sleeps with a small machine and a mask. “All the new technology makes it super-easy,” he says, sounding practically like an infomercial.

For Becker, the sleep-clinic expert, the awareness about sleep apnea and Restless Leg Syndrome has brought him more and more patients. But there’s something else that boosts his client numbers:

Wives and girlfriends.

“Women are the caregivers,” he says. “They care about the health of their husbands. So many times we hear from the men, ‘My wife is making me do this. I wouldn’t be in here if it weren’t for her.’ Then we explain how important it is.”

Indeed, all the experts agree: A disorder like sleep apnea doesn’t just cause tangled bed sheets and morning-after bruises. Research shows it can cause serious long-term health complications, things like heart disease, high blood pressure, arrhythmia and stroke.

Bertucci appreciates that he’s healthier. After all, he wants to be around for the grandkids. But he also appreciates his renewed love life. “Now when we’re in the same bed together, we appreciate it a lot more,” he says. “I sleep like a teenage kid now.” O

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NOT SMARTER THAN A FIFTHGRADER? As Kids’ Homework Gets Tougher, Parents Feel Dumber BY CHERYL KANE HEIMLICH have an embarrassing parenting confession: When my kids need help with their math homework, they know better than to ask me.

I wasn’t always useless at algebra; in fact I was a pretty good math student back in the day. But there’s nothing like a page full of quadratic equations to make you realize how much your skills have atrophied— not to mention how dumb it makes you look in front of your children.

Alberto Gamarra, a Weston-based psychologist who worked for MiamiDade and Broward schools before

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going into private practice, says failing memories aren’t the only reason so many parents feel as I do.

“Schools have changed the way a lot of things are taught,” Gamarra

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says. “Even 20 or 30 years ago, the things we used to do one way are approached completely differently now. It even happens to me: I have an elementary-schooler and I’ll try to do long division with him, and he’ll go, ‘What are you doing?’”

If you’re really stumped by your kids’ homework questions, Gamarra says there’s no point in pretending otherwise. “Just be upfront with them,” he advises. “Say, ‘I’m not perfect. I don’t know everything. But I know where I can get you some help.’”

Fortunately for those of us who don’t have all the answers, there’s plenty of help to be found. And much of it won’t cost you a dime.

“Parents should never be embarrassed that they can’t help their child with their homework,” says Eileen Segal, president of the Florida Parent Teacher Association. “The first thing they should do is go to their school and find out what that school can do

to help their child.”

Segal says many parents are unaware of a resource that’s often available right outside their kids’ own classrooms: free tutoring from fellow students who already know the curriculum.

“There are students helping in the after-school homework labs at the elementary schools, the middle schools and even at their own high schools,” Segal says.

Volunteering as a tutor is one way to earn the 20 community service hours that all Palm Beach County high school students must complete before graduation.

“These are top students who really know what’s going on,” Segal says. “It really bothers me when parents feel they have to hire tutors and spend a lot of money, because this is all free.”

Free tutoring is also available through the Palm Beach County Library System, whose Live Homework

life parents Help program offers online assistance in math, science, social studies and English. Students need only log onto the library’s website, pbclibrary.org, and type in their library card number.

The 10-year-old program is funded by the library and run by Tutor.com, a private company that serves individual students as well as more than two dozen library systems around the country. Help is available after school from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., and on Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

“All the tutors are teachers, and some are even college professors” who work for Tutor.com to supplement their income, says Cilla Jacobson, youth services coordinator

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for the library system. “They’re all vetted and checked by Tutor.com, and they all have credentials in teaching their subjects.”

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high school students are the most frequent users and Algebra II is the most common topic. But she says students who haven’t tried the service would be surprised at the breadth of help those online tutors can provide.

“For example, you can draw a math problem out on a (virtual) whiteboard using your mouse,” she says. “Or you can upload a paper you’ve written and a tutor will proof it, make corrections and send it back.

Once students find out how easy it is and how much help it can be, they pass it around to their friends.”

While most parents have grown accustomed to relying on Google to answer all those pesky academic ques-

tions, some may not have discovered the wealth of free video tutorials available on YouTube. Type in a search term—say, “simplifying polynomials” or “diagramming sentences”—and you’ll find any number of effective classroom lectures that explain it all.

The nonprofit Khan Academy (khanacademy.org), for example, offers a free library of more than 3,400 videos—most about 10 minutes long—covering topics such as biology, chemistry, physics, finance and history.

Gamarra notes that parents also can look for online guidance in their kids’ own textbooks. “A lot of publishers are offering these types of online supplements to help parents get a better understanding” of what their kids are learning at school, he says.

For those who prefer printed resources, there are numerous wellregarded coaching books that can be used by adults and kids alike. Popular titles include the “Math on Call” books and the writings of TV starturned-math whiz Danica McKellar (Winnie Cooper on “The Wonder Years”), who sets a teen-friendly tone with titles like “Math Doesn’t Suck: How to Survive Middle School Math Without Losing Your Mind or Breaking a Nail.”

Dan McLaughlin, a retired teacher in San Diego, wrote the guidebook “Parent’s Homework Dictionary” as a searchable resource covering topics typically taught from kindergarten to 12th grade. Kids sitting down to do their homework at the dinner table often can’t recall what they learned just hours earlier, McLaughlin says, so parents shouldn’t feel badly about forgetting lessons they learned two or three decades ago.

“If you ask children right after recess to explain what they learned before recess, they’ve already forgotten—and that’s just a 20-minute period,” he says. “I’m presenting information for parents so they can learn new stuff and jog their own memories. We need to do a better job of arming parents with knowledge, because parents are the common denominator for all successful kids.” O

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CONCH OUT Relax In Style And Comfort At The Ocean Key Resort & Spa

BY FELICIA S. LEVINE enjoy traveling as much as the next person, but friends tease me because I typically need a day or two of post-vacation recovery.

This wasn’t the case after my recent weekend in Key West with one of my best girlfriends.

Maybe it was the drive—once we hit the soaring bridges and salty sea air, it was like a different world.

Or perhaps it was the gentle bustle as we pulled into town and up to the Ocean Key Resort & Spa, an award-winning tropical oasis located at the tip of Duval Street.

Then again, it could have been the rum runners served at the hotel’s waterfront Sunset Pier, which we sipped to the sound of steel drums.

Yep, that was probably it.

Whatever the reason, there’s something about Margaritaville that encourages visitors to press pause and enjoy the moment.

It’s practically mandatory.

We arrived at the hotel, nestled between Key

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West Harbor and Mallory Square, intending to drop off our bags and hit the town. But upon arrival, we were compelled to slow down and appreciate the surroundings. There’s a breezy island elegance here, from the newly renovated lobby to the inner sanctum, where a pair of buildings house 100 guest rooms and suites, all interconnected under a canopy of lush flowers and foliage.

Our spacious, light-filled suite was decorated in vibrant colors, Caribbean-style art and comfortable furnishings (including a king-sized bed and a pullout sofa), with a sitting area and luxurious bath with separate Jacuzzi tub.

Our terrace showcased a breathtaking panoramic view overlooking boats in the harbor, the pier dotted with brightly colored umbrellas, Wisteria Island and Sunset Key, the exclusive haven where Oprah Winfrey, Sting and other celebrities own homes.

It’s a great place to take in Key West’s legendary sunset—as is the hotel’s Sunset Pier, a popu-

life destinations lar gathering spot with nightly music, dancing, drinks and tropical fare (a nice alternative to touristy Mallory Square).

We decided to take the advice of tour guide Bobby B. and try a sunset cruise aboard the Western Union, a vintage sailing schooner listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

It’s got a fascinating history, having served as the cable tender for Western Union Telegraph Company, fixing and maintaining underwater telegraph cable from Key West, Cuba and the Caribbean.

More importantly, it’s really fun (ask Jimmy Buffett, reportedly a boat regular). Our twohour cruise included an open bar with Champagne, complimentary bowls of conch chowder and the chance to help raise the sails (I got “roped” into volunteering). The evening was spent mingling and snapping pictures, though the crowd went peacefully silent as we watched the brilliant orange sun dip into the turquoise sea. Ah, sweet serenity.

Our terrace showcased a breathtaking panoramic view overlooking boats in the harbor, the pier dotted with brightly colored umbrellas, Wisteria Island and Sunset Key, the exclusive haven where Oprah Winfrey, Sting and other celebrities own homes.

We were famished by the time we arrived for dinner at the Ocean Key Resort & Spa’s Hot Tin Roof restaurant (named after former Key West resident Tennessee Williams’ famous play). It’s a chic, intimate space with a choice of dining alfresco, or inside where it’s decorated with dark wood floors and mirror-lined booths. The pre-lit menus were a stylish and practical touch.

Most impressive was Chef Brendan Mica’s mouthwatering creations—from the complimentary fresh breads with onion-chive butter; to our flatbread appetizer, topped with Serrano ham, goat cheese, piquillo peppers and arugula; to my perfectly cooked petite filet mignon and my friend’s fresh lobster tail—each course was tastier than the next. Oh, and the delectably creamy mac and cheese, made with rich Manchego, is a must-have.

Breakfast the next morning was equally satisfying, with offerings ranging from Hot Tin Toast—coconut-crusted banana bread topped with caramelized banana sauce; to assorted breads and muffins, omelets, and more, along

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with freshly squeezed juices, mimosas and a charming tableside tea service. I had the best Belgian waffles I’ve ever eaten—crispy, light and airy, served with sides of sweet butter, whipped cream, blueberries and maple syrup.

It was while chatting with some fellow guests over breakfast when we learned that—in addition to world-class fishing, Key lime pie and Ernest Hemingway—Key West has another distinction: It’s haunted. According to hauntedamericantours. com, it’s the nation’s fourth-spookiest city.

Who knew?

Intrigued, we signed up for the nighttime Key West Ghost Mysteries Tour, rated best in the area by TripAdvisor. We were instructed to keep cameras handy for photographing any ghost orbs (spirit energy in the form of balls of light) that we might encounter during one of our stops.

While I saw no spirits—orb or otherwise— our guide shared some morbidly fascinating stories. At the Key West Cemetery, we learned the true tale of German radiologist Count Carl Tanzler Von Cosel, who fell in love and became obsessed with tuberculosis patient Elena Milagro “Helen” de Hoyos—so much so, that two years after she died, he removed her corpse from its tomb, dressed her in a wedding gown and for seven years lived with her as man and wife, until being discovered by Hoyos’ sister.

A popular urban myth is that of Robert the Doll, which actually has its own exhibit and store at Key West’s Fort East Martello Museum & Gardens (it even has its own blog). Word is, in 1906 a black magic-practicing servant gave the cursed doll to painter/author Robert Eugene Otto when he was a boy after becoming unhappy with Otto’s family. The creepy doll supposedly walked, talked, sabotaged and tried to kill Otto—and whomever came into its possession after him.

During the tour, our guide mentioned that Key West is the No. 1 drinking capital in the United States, with 487 liquor licenses on the 2-by-4-mile island. We decided to check out the bar scene—all in the name of, ahem, research.

The bars were packed, especially familiar favorites like Sloppy Joe’s and Hog’s Breath Saloon. We really enjoyed Vinos Wine Bar & Shop, a cozy throwback with a little front porch, where dogs are welcome and guests choose from craft beers and 150 wines, and dine on elegant cheese platters and truffles. And—just because it’s so darn cute—we stopped at Key West’s Smallest Bar, a tiny walkup with a bright yellow awning and two stools.

Speaking of cute, we couldn’t help but notice the chickens and roosters so prevalent in the streets, the way ducks are in Boca Raton.

Cubans fleeing the revolution reportedly brought the birds here and today the town is divided between folks who consider them part of the cultural fabric, and those who find them a nuisance. We chuckled each time we heard a distant crow—one of which woke us the last morning of our stay.

Before leaving Key West, we decided to check out Ocean Key Resort & Spa’s sleek pool area.

Definitely a hotel highlight, the South Beachstyle pool features bright lime-colored cabanas and pampering amenities such as spritz water bottles, frozen fruit skewers, and food and drink from the waterfront Liquid Lounge.

The hotel’s SpaTerre is equally impressive, providing treatments that combine Eastern wellness practices with herbs and oils from exotic locales, such as Bali and Thailand. There’s a vast menu of offerings conducted in an elegant setting, with facials, body scrubs, manicures/ pedicures, depilation and much more. I opted for the Sacred Stone Massage, 80 minutes of pure heaven, during which heated volcanic river stones are used to penetrate your muscles’ deepest layers. I highly recommend it.

I also highly recommend the Ocean Key Resort & Spa. I left feeling so centered and serene—the ideal preparation for a relaxing drive home. O

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From Hitting The Greens And Planning Her Wedding To Running The Foundation She Created In Her Mother’s Memory—Pro Golfer Morgan Pressel Lives Life To A Tee

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It isn’t often that Morgan Pressel shares stories of her mother.

This beautiful, ambitious pro-golfer who is happy to call Boca Raton her home jokingly calls herself a chatterbox at times and with most subjects, like golf, the words flow freely.

But when her mother comes up in conversation, Morgan sometimes hesitates. She stumbles over her words. And if she can’t finish her sentences, she reveals that the loss of her mother—Kathy Krickstein Pressel, who died of breast cancer in 2003 at the age of 43—is something she’s still trying to grasp.

“I haven’t really thought much about this lately… if I do, it’s not good. I cry,” she admits during a phone interview. Morgan, now 24 and the youngest person ever to win an LPGA major golf championship, was only 15 when her mother died.

“Some people would say that I still haven’t dealt with it.”

Though it’s difficult for Morgan to reveal memories of the woman whom she proudly says she resembles in both looks and personality, there’s a topic she finds a little easier to talk about and that subject is just as important to Morgan as her impressive golf career.

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It’s the Morgan Pressel Foundation—the charity she created to honor her mother and it’s already raised a whopping $2.2 million since its creation five years ago.

“I’m grateful so many people are around me who believe in the cause and who want to help,” she says, adding that her career has helped with the foundation’s quick success.

“I travel the world and am able to spread the message of breast cancer treatments and detection through golf. I use golf to make a difference.”

Working in conjunction with the Lynn Cancer Research Center at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, the charity supports the Morgan Pressel Center for Cancer Genetics and it also funds a mobile mammogram van—the Kathy Krickstein Pressel MammoVan—that offers access to mammograms to Palm Beach County women of all financial means.

The charity has become a welcome and permanent fixture in Morgan’s already busy life. In 2001, at the age of 12, she became the youngest player to qualify for the U.S. Women’s Open. She turned pro in 2006 and at age 17, gave up a scholarship to play golf for Duke University so she could play professionally and has reached as high as fourth in the world rankings.

She’s on the road more days than she’s home in Boca Raton’s posh St. Andrews Country Club, but still manages to find time for the local charity that she dreams of being involved with full time one day.

EYES ON THE PRIZE: Morgan Pressel plays a tee shot during the final round of the Women’s British Open on September 16, 2012

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A FAMILY AFFAIR During this mid-October interview, Morgan was in an Arkansas hotel preparing to leave for Asia that afternoon. Her next three weeks consisted of stops in Malaysia, Korea and Taiwan—all for golf—and then hopefully she would find time to relax in her 6,000-square-foot home, which is across the street from where a decade ago she lived with her parents in St. Andrews Country Club.

Morgan is home a handful of days each month, which she estimates is about 90 a year.

“I always miss it when I’m on the road,” she says.

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“The foundation is definitely a way that we keep her in all of our minds and keep reliving her memory and honoring her spirit,” she says.

Morgan has been thinking even more about her mother lately because she’s spent the last several months planning her wedding to sports agent Andy Bush. The Palm Beach ceremony is slated for January 2013 (the exact location is hush-hush) and it’s something Pressel is understandably excited for. Though she says the planning and the major life change has been difficult without her mother by her side. She would have given anything for Kathy to meet her fiancé.

Or to have been there on the day she found her perfect wedding gown.

That unending longing is something Morgan wants to prevent for other women, which is a big reason she created her foundation.

On the day Kathy died, Morgan remembers saying goodbye to her before she left for school that morning.

She doesn’t remember what she said exactly. All she recalls is that she tried to block it out and move on.

“There are ways that my family technically went through hell,” she says. So she asked herself, “Why is this happening and is there a way we can prevent other families from having the same fate that we did?”

Thus, the foundation was born.

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CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: Morgan with sister, Madison Pressel; Morgan at Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne, during the Australian Open; Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Kathryn Krickstein Pressel MammoVan is named after Morgan’s mother, who died of breast cancer. Through initiatives such as the “Morgan & Friends Fight Breast Cancer” Golf Tournament at St. Andrews Country Club, the Morgan Pressel Foundation has raised almost $2 million to fund the purchase and operations of the 100 percent digital, handicapped-accessible mobile MammoVan

noticed she was incredibly good at golf and Kathy wanted her to be around the best coach she knew— Morgan’s grandfather (Kathy’s father), Dr. Herb Krickstein.

Dr. Krickstein, a retired pathologist from Michigan who was an avid golfer and tennis player, also lives in St. Andrews Country Club and had already helped his son (Morgan’s uncle), Aaron Krickstein, work his way into professional tennis while still in high school. (At age 16, Aaron became the youngest singles champion in Association of Tennis Professionals history. Aaron also lives in St. Andrews Country Club.)

Kathy believed that her father could help Morgan in the same way.

And Dr. Krickstein said he knew Morgan was something special the moment he saw her “natural golf swing.”

“My grandfather gave me my first golf club,” Morgan recalls.

After moving to Boca Raton, Morgan became her grandfather’s shadow, and soon was known as someone to watch out for in the golf world.

He led her to great success at a young age. After turning 17, she won the U.S. Women’s Amateur and placed second in the U.S. Women’s Open. The same year, she tied for fifth on a sponsor’s invite in an LPGA event and her taste for winning was what led her to forgo a scholarship to Duke University and chase her golf career.

Morgan attended Banyan Creek Elementary School, Omni Middle School and graduated from St. Andrews High School in Boca Raton in 2006. While Morgan and her brother, Mitchell, now 19, and sister, Madison, now 21, were busy growing up, her mother started a Realtor business and Pressel remembers her mom spending long hours in the evening, folding promotional mailings.

“She worked so hard,” Morgan recalls. “She was a tremendous go-

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She has a wedding planner, but her grandfather says it’s really Morgan who is planning the whole thing.

“She’s put in a lot of time preparing for that,” he says with a laugh.

“That’s typical Morgan.”

Her grandfather also coached Kathy, but not in golf, in tennis.

Morgan fondly remembers hitting balls with her mother, as she was a Big Ten tennis champion at the University of Michigan in 1978.

And she remembers one of the last times her mother watched her play golf. It was one of those rare winter Florida days when the weather was chilly and Kathy showed up bundled in blankets from head to toe. She and her family joked that her mom would probably end up on the front page of a newspaper and, lo and behold, Kathy’s face was in a front page picture of a local newspaper the next morning.

Those memories make Morgan happy. And they make her sad.

“It’s complicated,” she says, “I’m not going to lie.”

ALL GROWN-UP: Morgan Pressel RIGHT: Morgan with Christine Lynn

SAVING LIVES If her mother were alive today, Morgan believes she would have helped create the Morgan Pressel Foundation and would have been as dedicated to it as she is.

Though Morgan doesn’t know how her mother learned she had breast cancer, she does realize the importance of self-exams and mammograms and that’s why she’s so adamant that every woman follow doctor’s orders.

This was her family’s first experience with breast cancer as there hadn’t been a history of it in the family, but for those who are worried that the cancer is hereditary, there’s now a local place you can go to get tested, thanks to Morgan’s foundation.

The Morgan Pressel Center for Cancer Genetics at Boca Raton Regional Hospital is a place for those who have a history of cancer in their families and who are desperate to know if they, too, carry a certain cancer gene.

The testing once focused mostly on breast cancer gene detection, but now advanced technology and the foundation’s generous donation are allowing the hospital to expand its services and test for more can-

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getter. I learned from her example. If I came home with a B, that was bad.

You can do better. You can always do better. That was something that even still to this day, is part of what drives me to be a better golfer and has shaped me as a person.”

Morgan grew so close to her grandfather and her grandmother, Evelyn, she eventually moved in with them after her mother passed, while her brother and sister remained with their father just a few miles away. Her grandparents called her “Kathy the Second,” because she reminded them so much of the daughter they lost.

“She looked and acted so much like her. Still does,” says Dr. Krickstein, who now serves as treasurer of his granddaughter’s foundation.

“Kathy always wanted to be the best in whatever she tried to do.”

Sound familiar?

Morgan is the same way and not just in her career, Dr. Krickstein quips, but also with personal goals, such as planning her upcoming wedding.

She’s extremely bright and never seems to stop going forward.

— Dr. Herb Krickstein, Morgan’s grandfather

cers, thus providing help and relief for hundreds of families.

“It’s an extraordinary opportunity,” says Dr. Louise Morrell, medical director of the Lynn Cancer Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital.

“This is an area that we know is very important to patients. The second question every patient has when

they’ve been diagnosed is, ‘What does this mean for my family?’ To be able to address that is so helpful and makes it so much easier for people.”

Women in Boca Raton are perhaps more likely to carry the gene because Boca Raton has a large Jewish population and the breast cancer gene is more prominent in those with Ashkenazi Jewish heritage. Morgan is included in that group as well and though she hasn’t had a mammogram or genetic testing yet as she’s just now reaching her mid-20s, she says she plans to do so soon.

“I hope that every young woman in Boca Raton and Palm Beach County is able to go,” she says.

“There aren’t very many centers like this in the country. It’s a new way to fight breast cancer.”

The foundation is also known for its annual golf tournament, Morgan & Friends Fight Cancer Tournament, which has raised more than $2 million to provide funding for awareness, detection, treatment and research. The sixth annual event is scheduled for January 6 and 7 at St. Andrews Country Club and will feature professional golfers including Cristie Kerr, Lexi Thompson and Brittany Lincicome.

With the celebrity golf tournaments, the center for cancer genetics and the MammoVan (which displays Morgan’s picture on one side and her mother’s on the other), she says, halfjoking, “If we can’t get in your face, then we will come find you!”

And that pretty much sums up Morgan. If she wants to do something—whether in her golf career, her wedding planning or in spreading the word about early breast cancer detection—she will work her hardest to reach her goal. And she’ll succeed.

“She’s extremely bright and never seems to stop going forward,” her grandfather says.

Morgan is strong-willed, emotional and passionate.

Just like her mother.

And they are reminders that Kathy’s spirit is still here—helping, protecting, guiding.

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When Mitchell and Tess Schuster met in the early 1980s, it was more than the beginning of a love affair—it was a collision of dreams.

“Her dream was to marry an American doctor and my dream was to marry a tropical princess,” says Dr. Mitchell Schuster.

Schuster was a medical student at Far Eastern University (FEU) Medical School in Manila and his future wife, Tess, was living the only life she’d ever known in a tiny fishing village in the Bicol region of the Philippines, where he visited often to offer medical assistance.

They met, stayed in touch, and before long the two were married and headed back to the United States, where he completed his residency at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, Ohio.

That chance meeting in the Philippines has morphed into a loving 30-year marriage and an equally long commitment to help bring medical care to Third World countries.

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Schuster had ventured far from his native Long Island, N.Y., and was living as a philosopher and artist in another remote tropical paradise, this one in the Granada Islands. The only white man on the entire island, Schuster helped a pregnant cow give birth to her calf and suddenly he was the village doctor— even though he had never studied medicine.

Not at that time, anyhow.

“Suddenly everyone on the island was calling me ‘doctor’ and bringing their ailments to me. I did what I could to help with basic first-aid,” he recalls.

That marked the moment, he says, that he made a 180-degree turn and decided to study medicine. He now has a family practice in Boca Raton, where Tess is the office administrator.

But this is no ordinary family medical practice.

The office also doubles as headquarters for the Bicol Clinic Foundation, founded by the Schusters as a humanitarian effort to bring medical attention to underserved regions spanning the globe—from the Philippines to Somalia, to Niger, Nepal, Sri Lanka and, most recently, Haiti.

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A CHARITY IS BORN Before becoming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2006, the Schusters were already doing the best they could to run a makeshift clinic in Bicol, as well as visit underserved regions around the world.

Each region presents unique challenges, but the Schusters and their team of volunteers focus on sending patients who need specialized care to their local doctors.

“Each host country has facilities

with equipment in their capital cities.

Much of our (focus) is to refer patients to these local medical centers.

Bicol sponsors as much of this as possible,” says Dr. Schuster, adding that he and Tess have spent almost all of their savings on this mission.

So the couple was more than willing to go along with a group of Dr. Schuster’s South Florida patients who, after seeing the Schusters’ commitment to this cause, decided in 2006 to organize Bicol Clinic into a foundation. This allowed them to hold large-scale fundraisers to support long-term goals, such as turning the Philippines clinic into a 70

fully functioning hospital, developing programs to treat tuberculosis, opening clinics in other Third World countries and expanding their rapid response disaster relief team.

And, as the Schusters like to say, they’re doing it one village—and sometimes one patient—at a time.

Generally, the Bicol Clinic Foundation takes a one-month trip every summer, along with a team of volunRIGHT: Dr. Mitchell and Tess Schuster BELOW: Bicol Clinic Foundation volunteers in Nepal with Dr. Schuster and his daughter, Jessica

teers. Many of these volunteers are medical students from Florida Atlantic University, University of Miami, Tulane University in New Orleans and other colleges. A typical day starts at 8 a.m. and ends around dinner time. Or as Tess puts it, “We get up, eat breakfast and start running.”

They provide vaccinations, treat infections and distribute medications for pain or high blood pressure. They dole out antibiotics.

They see patients whose untreated stomachaches have grown into full-blown dysentery. They treat patients with tumors. They see way too much tuberculosis.

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“You don’t do it for attention or accolades.

You do it because it is the right thing to do.”

— Dr. Mitchell Schuster

And they do it all without the benefit of what we take for granted in our typical medical settings— there are no EKG machines, X-ray machines or other imaging equipment for things like CT scans. It’s a powerful experience and one that most volunteers never forget.

“Every medical student who comes with us winds up saying,

‘This has been the best experience of my life,’” says Dr. Schuster.

“I can’t imagine not having gone on this trip, as it has changed the way that I think about what a doctor is to people,” blogged one former medical student volunteer. “I realize that we can imagine what it is like to help another person who is sick and in desperate need, but imagination pales in comparison to experience.”

And while the Schusters have met and treated thousands of patients through their global relief efforts, a few cases have truly stood out.

Haiti resident Davidson St. Jean is one of those special cases.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Jessica and Dr. Schuster deliver food to a girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; orphanage; Dr. Schuster with a refrigerator donated by the Bicol Clinic Foundation; Dr. Schuster with Nepalese physician Dr. Apil; Dr. Schuster with an orphanage director in Nepal; Tess with an orphanage resident; Dr. Schuster with a patient in Nepal

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A baby girl waits for medical treatment in Haiti

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FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT The Schusters expanded their relief efforts to Haiti following the devastating 2010 earthquake. During one of these trips, they met Davidson St. Jean, a 15-year-old boy who’d been living in one of the island’s now infamous “tent cities,” where families are crammed into nylon enclosures with no electricity, running water, sanitation systems or privacy.

St. Jean became sick with what was thought to be a migraine headache, but turned out to be an aggressive malignant tumor that had spread into his brain, and then penetrated through his right eye socket, leaving him horrifically disfigured.

By the time the Schusters met the boy, another relief organization called Project Medishare had suggested he be taken to the Dominican Republic, not for lifesaving treatment, but for palliative care.

The Schusters called it a “death sentence” and immediately used every connection they had to get him to South Florida, where he’d at least be given a fighting chance to beat the cancer.

He was here within days. The Schusters arranged for St. Jean to receive chemotherapy and radiation treatments from physicians affiliated with Boca Raton Regional Hospital, and to live with a local host family in North Lauderdale. Licensed practical nurse Wislene Etienne and her 8-yearold son welcomed him into their home.

St. Jean found he adored pumpkin soup, fell in love with America and even went motorcycle riding with Dr. Schuster. He put up a good fight but, ultimately, the outpouring of medical support and love just weren’t enough.

In mid-September, the lovable teen slipped into a coma. The Schusters immediately flew him back to Haiti, honoring his wish of dying in his homeland with his family nearby. His South Florida “moms,” Tess and Etienne, traveled there to attend his funeral.

“We are absolutely devastated,” says Dr. Schuster. Then he chuckles, recalling taking St. Jean to see “The Avengers.”

ing into fundraising to keep their dreams alive. This includes a big event scheduled for later this month (at press time, details were unavailable).

You can help the foundation by donating money, or items such as shoes, used clothing, toys, school supplies, and old laptops or other electronics, which are distributed during its missions to impoverished countries.

Tess Schuster in South Florida changing Davidson St. Jean's eye dressing

“Do I spend $10,000 on 1,000 kids—or on one kid who really has a chance of getting better? I know it is right to try to help everyone who walks through the door.”

Dr. Schuster and Davidson St. Jean having some fun

— Dr. Mitchell Schuster

Davidson St. Jean enjoying a meal

“Samuel L. Jackson is in that movie,” he says. “Here he is this cool black guy and he was wearing an eye patch.

I thought Davidson was gonna come out of his seat when he saw that.”

Etienne remembers a mischievous side to her young houseguest. “He pretended to be asleep when he wasn’t,” she says nostalgically. But despite the loss, she says she’d host another needy child without thinking twice. “It’s very hard but love goes on.”

Tess adds, “It makes you stronger.”

TOUGH DECISIONS In the wake of working with gravely ill patients such as St. Jean, where

Dr. Schuster had to rely on local colleagues to donate their time and services, he finds himself at a heartwrenching fork in the road, not knowing which path to follow.

The issue: How does the foundation best utilize the limited funds and medical services available?

“Do I spend $10,000 on 1,000 kids—or on one kid who really has a chance of getting better?” he asks, clearly wishing such a decision was not necessary. “I know it is right to try to help everyone who walks through the door.”

The Schusters will have to do some intense soul-searching as they attempt to answer that question.

In the meantime, they’re div-

“It will all get used,” Dr. Schuster insists, adding that almost 100 percent of all financial donations go toward relief efforts, with just a small portion used to cover minimal administrative costs.

For him, it’s a labor of love— not just because of his wife, who grew up in the impoverished Bicol region, but because he feels that using one’s talents and resources to help the less fortunate is what everyone should do.

“Ya know, I’ve been doing charity work since I was 16 years old,” he says, adding that his father instilled in him the importance of duty and citizenship. “You don’t do it for attention or accolades. You do it because it is the right thing to do.”

And while his dear father is no longer alive, Dr. Schuster thinks he’d be happy with the work he’s doing. “Considering I was the prodigal son and now this, I think he would be proud…I walk the walk and talk the talk.” O To learn more about how to help the Bicol Clinic Foundation, or for more information about its upcoming fundraiser, call 561-864-0298 or visit bicolclinic.org.

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All I wanted was to have this beautiful child walk and talk and have a beautiful life.

— Randie Hoffman, with daughter Fara

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Even in a difficult economy, South Floridians step up to the plate and help those less fortunate—

and not just during the holidays, either. Following are the stories of local residents who devote 12 months a year to helping others, from a loving mother who advocates for the disabled and a pair of animal lovers fighting to stop pet abandonment, to a former NFL star who hit rock bottom and now helps other addicts.

You’ll also meet an enterprising teenager who raises money for the poor and a tough-as-nails biker who enjoys nothing more than to see a child smile. During times like these, the world needs heroes. Here are six.

RANDIE HOFFMAN IMPROVING THE WORLD FOR DISABLED ADULTS Fara Hoffman was 6 months old when doctors explained that she suffered from a profound neurodevelopmental disorder called microcephaly, where the head is smaller than normal because the brain has not properly developed.

Her parents, Randie and Jeffrey Hoffman, were told that little Fara would never talk or walk, and should probably be institutionalized.

“I said, ‘No way,’” recalls her mom.

So the Hoffmans took Fara home, enrolled her in their local Boca Raton YMCA’s programs for the disabled and placed her in special education classes.

And Fara flourished.

But when she recently turned 22, her parents faced an obstacle all parents of disabled children must eventually confront— that a majority of programs providing daily assistance for the disabled stop for people older than 21.

Rather than give up, her determined mother did something about it. She established Fara’s Place, a nonprofit group that

raises money to provide activities for profoundly disabled young adults. The fledgling program operates at the Jewish Association for Residential Care (JARC) in Boca Raton.

Randie, 61, explains that most programs for disabled adults focus on vocational skills for mainstreaming them into a working environment. But Fara’s Place offers daily activities that promote growth and support for adults who will never live independently or hold a job.

“All we’re trying to do is give Fara and other young adults like her great lives,” she says.

For the Hoffmans, who also have a son, Jared, 20, raising her has been difficult. But they agree it’s an experience they wouldn’t trade for the world.

Fara stands 4’2” and weighs 60 pounds.

Her mother proudly reports that she walks, talks and can feed herself finger foods. She’s been a model for the Easter Seals Telethon and was recently awarded “Best Worker of the Week” by her JARC supervisor.

“Fara is so happy,” says Randie, who has a supportive circle of friends. And Jeffrey, a Boca Raton chiropractor, has been by her side through it all. “Without him,” she says, “I never could have done any of this.”

For more information, call 561-2714187 or visit farasplace.com.

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STARTS AT HOME WANT TO DO YOUR PART? THERE’S NO SHORTAGE OF WAYS IN WHICH TO REACH OUT AND HELP THOSE LESS FORTUNATE. FROM FEEDING THE POOR AND ADVOCATING FOR AN ALZHEIMER’S PATIENT TO RESCUING A HELPLESS ANIMAL AND MENTORING A CHILD, THE OPTIONS ARE LIMITLESS. IF ONLY OUR SPACE WAS… THE FOLLOWING A TO Z LIST IS A MERE SAMPLING OF THE WORTHY CHARITIES THAT DESERVE YOUR ATTENTION.

A PROM TO REMEMBER:

AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE (AVDA):

Provides young cancer patients with the prom of their dreams, with limousine transportation, formal attire, food, makeup and entertainment. And it’s all free with the help of donations. Call 877385-7766 or visit apromtoremember.org.

Through grants, volunteer hours, community support and private donations, this center provides counseling, food, clothing and a safe haven for abused women.

Call 561-265-3797 or visit avdaonline.org.

ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES: Helps poverty-stricken

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION – SOUTHEAST FLORIDA CHAPTER: A nonprofit

families in Delray Beach, including programs for youth considered to be at risk for academic failure, truancy or dropping out of school.

Call 561-276-0520 or visit delraychild.org.

group that advocates for patients and families coping with Alzheimer’s disease, provides community education and raises funds for research. Call 800-861-7826 or visit alz.org/seflorida.

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vices and advocates for cancer patients and their families through a number of programs and fundraisers, with numerous ways to volunteer. Call 561-394-7751 or visit cancer.org.

ANIMAL AID INC.: This Fort Lauderdale-based nonprofit group runs no-kill shelters and thrift stores in three counties, and aids with pet adoption.

They need help with pet transport, pet supply donations and more. Call 754-223-5378 or visit animal-aid.com.

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION: From CPR classes

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and fundraisers to community education and public awareness, this West Palm Beach-based chapter offers myriad ways to help its cause. Call 561-615-3888 or visit heart.org.

Delray Beach-based 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 561-6380908 or visit associationforcommunitycounseling.org.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY – SOUTH PALM BEACH UNIT: Provides ser-

AMERICA’S MOMS FOR SOLDIERS: A nonprofit group that sends monthly care packages to American troops in all branches of the military serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Call 954-358-9358 or visit americasmomsforsoldiers.com.

AMERICAN RED CROSS PALM BEACHES – TREASURE COAST REGION: The mission here is to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing volunteers and donors.

Services include fundraising, teaching safety classes and providing help in times of disasters. Call 561-833-7711 or visit redcross-pbc.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 954-449-6522 or visit bestbuddiesflorida.org.

BEST FOOT FORWARD: This Boca Raton-based nonprofit group helps foster kids as they “age out” of state custody when they turn 18, providing assistance with everything from graduation caps and gowns to housing. Call 561-470-8300 or visit bestfoot.org.

CJ Foundation aid recipient Jonathan Fermin (right) with his older brother at CJ Miracle Project Respite

BOCA HELPING HANDS: More than a decade old, this nonprofit group provides the needy with hot meals and food delivery, groceries, mentoring, job assistance and much more.

Call 561-417-0913 or visit bocahelpinghands.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 561683-3287 or visit bgcpbc.org.

BUSCH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY: Owls, sea turtles, raccoons and squirrels—all of God’s creatures get nursed back to health at this Jupiter refuge, which aids animals and returns them to their natural habitats.

Call 561-575-3399 or visit buschwildlife.com.

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. Call 561737-6336 or visit caridad.org.

CENTER FOR CREATIVE EDUCATION: This organization uses the arts to enrich and transform children’s educational experience at more than 70 underperforming schools in Palm Beach County and this year has already served about 12,500 students.

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 shown animals for 18 years. It handles foster care, adoptions and more. Call 561-2135773 or visit chesed-rescue.org.

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Board member Cito Beguristain and one of CJ Foundation’s ‘Miracle Kids’

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Boynton Beach-based nonprofit group provides financial 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.

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ANGELINA & SCOTT WILSON KEEPING PETS AND PEOPLE TOGETHER Angelina Wilson has two goals when it comes to her work as an animal advocate: Keep pets out of shelters and help financially strapped families keep their beloved animals at home.

With these goals in mind, this manager of a Delray Beach Publix, along with her husband Scott, started a nonprofit organization called Kibblez of Love to help pet “parents,” as she calls them, who are struggling to feed their families—including their pets.

“If you find yourself in a situation where you’re choosing between feeding your children or your pets, the pets are the first to go,” points out Wilson, 34.

To prevent his often-painful separation, Kibblez of Love provides pet owners with cat and dog food, as well as assistance with spaying and neutering. In order to receive any food assistance, Wilson emphasizes, your pet must either already be fixed, or you must agree to have your pet spayed or neutered.

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If you find yourself in a situation where you’re choosing between feeding your children or your pets, the pets are the first to go.

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“There are no exceptions to that rule,” she says, adding that the point is to prevent animals from entering shelters, and to thwart overpopulation.

A lifelong animal lover, Wilson says that she became overwhelmed upon realizing how many pets were being abandoned to shelters, and how grim their prospects were. Many are euthanized almost immediately.

“I was exhausted, heartbroken and felt like I had to do something about it,” says Wilson, who lives in Greenacres with Scott, and their three dogs, Dakota, Bella and Peanut.

But make no mistake: Kibblez of Love doesn’t just give food away to anyone. “It’s not that we are encouraging people who just want free pet food,” says Wilson. “We want to help people who would be faced with surrendering their pets without our help.”

Kibblez of Love also recently launched “Chevy’s Fund” to help people who can’t afford to have their pets vaccinated. The group accepts donations of food and money, and provides assistance in both Palm Beach and Broward counties. Qualified applicants can pick up pet food on Tuesdays and Saturdays at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League in West Palm Beach or arrange for food to be delivered.

For more information, call 561-271-5890 or visit kibblezoflove.org.

Scott and Angelina Wilson with their dog, Peanut

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What I’ve learned is that you gotta do what you don’t want to do so you can do what you really, really want to do.

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— Lincoln Coleman

LINCOLN COLEMAN HELPING ADDICTS MEND THEIR LIVES Former NFL star Lincoln Coleman knows all too well that being treated for addiction is the ‘easy’ part—continuing your recovery once away from the safety of a treatment center, well, that’s when the real struggle starts.

Coleman, who’s been struggling with alcohol and drug addiction since the mid-1990s, has been clean and sober for a year. He understands how challenging recovery can be and the importance of being surrounded by others on the same mission.

It was with this in mind that the former Dallas Cowboy, who was part of the 1993 Super Bowl championship team, launched the I Am Somebody Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides safe, sober

networking and social activities for recovering addicts in Palm Beach and Broward counties.

“What happens when you get out of treatment is you congregate with other recovering addicts,” explains Coleman, who lives in Delray Beach. “We used to go to Starbucks.

And we got bored and then we just went back to what we knew.”

To provide support and prevent recidivism, the foundation holds Recovery Weekends, which include barbecues, luaus and other fun events. It also reaches out to young addicts by providing job and life skills training. Future plans include organizing scholarships for people who can’t afford treatment.

“One thing we learn in treatment is that we help other addicts,” says Coleman, 43. “Recovery does not work if you feel like you’re by yourself. Recovery is a ‘we’ program.”

During his football career, Coleman seemingly had it all, but demons from his turbulent child-

hood—he was raised by an abusive father—caught up with him.

“The problems started when I was with the Cowboys,” he says, explaining that, in order to party all night and then perform on the field each day, he turned to alcohol, marijuana and cocaine.

His lifestyle led to his release from the Cowboys—that’s when he began hitting bottom. Eventually, depression set in and he tried to take his own life.

The ensuing years were spent in and out of treatment, as either homeless or living temporarily with concerned relatives. He finally received help that worked, and now uses his experiences to help others.

“What I’ve learned is that you gotta do what you don’t want to do so you can do what you really, really want to do.”

For more information, call 214-4360992 or visit Facebook and type in “I Am Somebody Too.”

561-659-5070, or visit feedingsouthflorida.org.

FLORENCE FULLER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS: The Boca Raton-based organization provides needy children with everything from pre-school and after-school programs to summer camp and medical screenings. Call 561-3917274 or visit ffcdc.org.

THE FLORIDA RESOURCE CENTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN: A nonprofit group that helps abuse victims— primarily in Riviera Beach and The Glades—get out and get back on their feet. Call 561-848-8383 or visit frcwc.com.

FOOD FOR THE POOR: This Coconut Creek-based organization provides aid in 17 Latin American and Caribbean countries. Founded in 1982, in addition to feeding the hungry it builds housing, digs wells and provides life-saving medications. Call 954-4272222 or visit foodforthepoor.org.

GILDA’S CLUB OF SOUTH FLORIDA: A nonprofit group in care. Call 561-514-3300 or visit familycentral.org.

FAMILY PROMISE OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY: For families who

Terri Stovall and two of her rescued cocker spaniels

COCKER RESCUE OF FORT LAUDERDALE: Since 1998 this small, no-kill nonprofit group has been saving cocker spaniels from harm and placing those that are lost or unwanted into loving and supportive homes. Find them at PetSmart in Boca Raton on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Call 954-5666634 or 954-756-3266, or visit cockerrescuefl.org.

CONNOR MORAN CHILDREN’S CANCER FOUNDATION: Created by a mom who lost her son to the disease, this nonprofit group helps families of kids with cancer with everything from emotional support and dental

work to gas money and home projects. Call 561-741-1144 or visit connormoran.org.

are homeless and jobless, this Delray Beach-based organization provides a temporary place to live and the support to find a home and a job. Call 561-265-3370 or visit familypromise.org.

FARMWORKERS CHILDREN’S COUNCIL, INC.: This Ocean Ridge-based group

CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION – PALM BEACH:

provides educational, cultural, recreational and social assistance to children of migrant workers in the agricultural, nursery and equestrian fields.

Call 561-732-9779 or visit starfcci.org.

Fort Lauderdale that provides free lectures, workshops, kids’ programs and more to cancer patients and their families—all in a supportive, home-like setting. Call 954-763-6776 or visit gildasclubsouthflorida.org.

FEEDING SOUTH FLORIDA: Formerly the

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SOUTH PALM BEACH:

Daily Food Bank, this tricounty group solicits food donations and distributes them through a network of not-for-profit agencies such as homeless shelters, daycare agencies and emergency pantries. Call 954-518-1818 or

A nonprofit organization that builds affordable homes for deserving families in Boynton Beach, Delray Beach and Boca Raton. Grab a hammer, or make a donation. Call 561-8196070 or visit hfhboca.org.

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Join an event committee, recruit companies to participate in charitable walks or volunteer in the office—these are just a few of the ways to help this nonprofit group that works to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. Call 561-683-9965 or visit cff.org/Chapters/palmbeach.

FAMILY CENTRAL: This nonprofit agency provides essential support and educational services to more than 110,000 needy South Florida children, their families and the providers of child NOVEMBER 2012

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HOT LUNCHEONS NOVEMBER 9, 2012 Seventh Annual 211 Boca Raton Luncheon and Fashion Presentation A lunch and runway show featuring fashions by Miami designer Mayda Cisneros. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 11 a.m. Call 561-383-1147 or visit 211palmbeach.org.

NOVEMBER 9, 2012 Third Annual Allegro Society Musical Luncheon Benefits the Boca Raton Symphonia. Takes place at the Delray Beach Club in Delray Beach. Starts at 11:30 a.m.

Call 561-376-3848 or visit bocasymphonia.org.

NOVEMBER 14, 2012 13th Annual Women of Grace Luncheon A luncheon and raffle held by the Bethesda Hospital Foundation to benefit the Bethesda Center for Women & Children. Takes place at The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach in Manalapan. Starts at 10:30 a.m. Call 561-737-7733, ext.

85600 or visit bethesdahospitalfoundation.org.

NOVEMBER 17, 2012 Walk in My Shoes Luncheon A benefit for Jessica June Children’s Cancer Foundation featuring concert pianist Dr. Adlan Cruz. Takes place aboard Holland America’s ms Eurodam at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. Starts at 10:30 a.m.

Call 561-833-1533 or visit treeoflifefi.org.

DECEMBER 13, 2012 17th Annual March of Dimes Women of Distinction Luncheon Broward County women will be celebrated for their significant contributions. Takes place at Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale. Starts at 11:30 a.m. Call 754-300-2614 or visit marchofdimes.com/florida.

JANUARY 17, 2013 Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Lion of Judah Luncheon A luncheon with guest speaker

Lara Logan, “60 Minutes” and CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 10:30 a.m. Call 561-852-5054 or visit jewishboca.org.

FEBRUARY 12, 2013 2013 AVDA Heart of a Woman Luncheon A luncheon featuring guest speaker Elizabeth Smart. Takes place at Broken Sound Club in Boca Raton.

Starts at 11 a.m. Call 561-2653797 or visit avdaonline.org.

JANUARY 17, 2013 JAFCO Author Luncheon

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

A luncheon featuring keynote speaker Laurence Leamer, best-selling author of “The Kennedy Women.” Takes place at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 10 a.m.

Call 954-749-7230 or visit jafco.org.

Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service’s Reflections of Hope Luncheon

JANUARY 23, 2013

Actor Richard Dreyfuss will discuss breaking the stigma of mental illness. Benefits the agency’s mental health programs. Takes place at Boca West Country Club.

Begins at 11 a.m. Call 561-8525013 or visit ruthralesjfs.org.

30th Annual MS Gala Luncheon

MARCH 6, 2013

Join more than 1,200 guests at this prestigious luncheon to benefit multiple sclerosis research and education. Takes place at the Sheltair Hangar #1170 in Fort Lauderdale.

Starts at 10 a.m. Call 954731-4224 or visit nmssfls.org.

Center for Creative Education Spring Luncheon

JANUARY 28, 2013

MARCH 7, 2013

Time of the Essence Luncheon

Old Bags Luncheon

Presented by Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper, featuring guest speakers Dr. Judith Reichman and Dr. Robert Bast.

Takes place at the Flagler Museum Pavilion in Palm Beach.

Starts at 11:30 a.m. Call 561837-2285 or visit phfpbc.org.

FEBRUARY 1, 2013 12th Annual 211 Palm Beach Luncheon and Fashion Presentation

A luncheon in support of the center’s programs. Takes place at a private residence in Palm Beach. Starts at 11 a.m. Call 561-805-9927 or visit cceflorida.org.

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 561-6161257 or visit centerffs.org.

MARCH 11, 2013 23rd Annual Book of Hope Luncheon

A luncheon with fashions by Neiman Marcus, Palm Beach.

Takes place at Club Colette in Palm Beach. Starts at 11:30 a.m. Call 561-383-1147 or visit 211palmbeach.org.

A silent auction and fashion show featuring NBC “Today” show correspondent Jenna Bush Hager.

Benefits the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America. Takes place at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 10:30 a.m. Call 561-218-2929 or email aniklaus@ccfa.org.

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

APRIL 26, 2013

MorseLife Luncheon & Card Party

Men with Caring Hearts Luncheon

A fundraiser to help 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.

This annual event honors male volunteers who improve the lives of Palm Beach County residents.

Takes place at Boca West Country Club. Starts at 11:30 a.m.

Call 561-391-7274 or visit florencefullercenters.org.

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SAMANTHA KERKER FIGHTING POVERTY OVERSEAS She may be just 17, but burgeoning entrepreneur Samantha Kerker has done more to combat global poverty than most adults do in a lifetime. So much so that she was named one of the nation’s Top 10 Youth Volunteers by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.

Now a senior at Atlantic High School in Delray Beach, her interest in free enterprise was sparked during her freshman year, while taking a class in macroeconomics.

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I hate it when someone tells me I can’t do something.

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“I thought it would be cool to create my own business,” says Kerker, who decided to use $2,600 she’d saved to launch a website marketing tie-dye clothing she created with chemicals she mixed herself.

Fast-forward to 2010: the massive earthquake hit Haiti, with a stunning loss of life that included a group of students and teachers from Lynn University, where Kerker’s mom, Sindee, is a law professor.

Kerker felt compelled to help. So when the earthquake’s devastation prevented her from traveling to Haiti, she took the $7,000 earned through her tie-dye business and went with her mother to another poverty-stricken nation—Nicaragua. They used the money to build a house and latrine for a homeless family.

When Kerker returned to Boca Raton, she realized what it was like to be truly poor.

“Being in Nicaragua was a mind-opener,” says Kerker.

She wanted to share her experience with other students and provide them with a chance to see poverty firsthand. Never short of ideas, she joined forces with the international humanitarian organization Food For The Poor to start a project aimed at high school and college students. Called Students For The Poor, the group now has chapters in all of Palm Beach County’s 28 public high schools. The organization hopes to raise $30,000 to sponsor a trip to Nicaragua for 60 local students, who during Spring Break will build a school.

It’s an ambitious goal, but Kerker, who hopes to attend The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, never thinks small.

She’s just not built that way.

“I always think of huge ideas,” she says. “I hate it when someone tells me I can’t do something.”

For more information, call 877-654-2960, ext.

6069 or visit foodforthepoor.org.

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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. Call 561-235-3647 or haveaheartfl.org.

THE HAVEN: This suburban Boca Raton campus provides housing, meals, tutoring, social guidance, counseling and more to at-risk young men ages 9 to 18.

Call 561-483-0962 or visit haven4kids.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 group facilitates access to prenatal care and provides parenting education to underserved and uninsured pregnant women.

Call 561-665-4500 or visit hmhbpbc.org.

HIS CARING PLACE: As a licensed teen maternity program for young women, this faith-based organization provides a sevenbedroom home on one-and-a-half acres in Coconut Creek, plus education, counseling, job skills classes and more. Call 954-4299222 or visit hiscaringplace.org.

HOMELESS COALITION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY: Started in 1989 to match families and individuals with programs like job placement, housing and medical assistance, the organization also offers a speakers bureau. Call 561-355-4663 or visit homelesscoalitionpbc.org.

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 afterschool programs for kids of migrant workers. Have a bike to donate? Call 561-863-0017 or visit jackthebikeman.org.

JACOB ISAAC RAPPAPORT FOUNDATION: Based in Boynton Beach, this foundation was started in honor of Jacob, who was born with spinal mus-

Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County’s Read-A-Thon winners cular atrophy (SMA), which impairs muscles. It raises money for research and awareness in his honor. Call 561-577-2326 or visit ourshootingstar.com.

JEWISH ADOPTION & FOSTER CARE OPTIONS (JAFCO): An emergency shelter, special programs and other services are made available to abused, neglected and specialneeds children and their families at this Sunrise-based nonprofit agency. Call 954-749-7230 or visit jafco.org.

sociation provides long-term care and attention to adults with disabilities, offering housing assistance, day programs, training classes and more. Call 561-5582550 or visit jarcfl.org.

JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY: This Boca Ratonbased organization raises funds for the welfare of the Jewish community in Boca Raton, Delray

lute yourself too much, your efforts have no impact.”

The rewards the bikers receive for their efforts, he says, come in the form of a child’s smile or maybe even a hug.

Catronio, a motivational speaker He’s been a motorcycle enthuand creator of The Professional Edge siast for as long as he can recall, selling method, admits he has an albut it wasn’t until his grandson was ter ego—a very special hobby where born with cerebral palsy that Coral he can always count on laughs from Springs resident Ron Catronio began the kids when he enters the room as combining his love of big bikes with The holidays get Clown Ronnie. his desire to help families and chila little crazy.

“It’s a lot of fun,” he says. “I’m a dren in need.

Already a member of the Big Bike nual Smiles Ride 4 Kids, which ben- hobo clown, like Emmett Kelly.”

With the holidays approaching, Riders Association in Coral Springs, efits Chris Evert Children’s Hospital. a diverse group of bikers that ride for Every cent earned goes to charity. he’s already anticipating a busy seafun and to raise money for charity, “We get nothing back,” says Ca- son. “It’s like this every year,” he says.

Catronio started the nonprofit Big tronio, 61, explaining that one rea- “The holidays get a little crazy.”

Bike Riders Children’s Foundation, son he started the foundation was to also based in Coral Springs. The extend the reach of the work already For more information, call 954-346two organizations often join forces being done by the Big Bike Riders 3343 or visit Facebook and type in to provide support and services to Association. “We were having to turn “Big Bike Riders Children’s Foundaneedy South Florida families, and things down… you know, if you di- tion of Florida, Inc.”

RON CATRONIO GOING THE DISTANCE FOR NEEDY KIDS

throughout the year members log “Smile Miles”—this is where sponsors pay a set amount of cash per mile ridden. The funds benefit everything from granting children’s wishes to filling and distributing book bags at the start of the school year. They deliver Thanksgiving dinners, conduct a yearly Christmas toy drive and take part in the An-

JEWISH ASSOCIATION FOR RESIDENTIAL CARE (JARC): This Boca Raton as-

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Beach, Israel and worldwide.

Call 561-852-3100 or visit jewishboca.org.

JDRF: This West Palm Beachbased nonprofit organization holds various events and fundraisers to benefit research toward finding a cure for juvenile diabetes. Call 561-686-7701 or visit jdrf.org/ greaterpalmbeach.

LEARNING ALLY: Makes reading accessible to everyone by helping to record books for the blind and dyslexic at a studio based inside Florida Atlantic University’s Gladys Davis Pavilion in Boca Raton. Call 561-2974444 or visit learningally.org.

LITERACY COALITION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY: Since 1989, the sole purpose of the Literacy Coalition couldn’t be more straightforward: to ensure that every child and adult in Palm Beach County learns how to read. Want to volunteer? Call 561-279-9103 or visit pbcliteracy.org.

LOCKS OF LOVE: Ann Curry, Sammy Hagar and Lisa Ling have all donated their hair to this West Palm Beach-based nonprofit organization, which provides hair prostheses for children with permanent medical hair loss. Call 561-8337332 or visit locksoflove.org.

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children with lodging, laundry facilities, a kids’ playroom, family-style kitchens staffed by volunteers serving meals, and transportation if a child is a patient at St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach.

Call 561-494-0515 or visit quantumhouse.org.

Children served

by Nat King Cole Generation Hope Foundation

SCORE SOUTH PALM BEACH: An all-volunteer highlevel mentoring program that helps local budding entrepreneurs launch and grow businesses. Call 561-981-5180 or visit scoresouthflorida.net.

UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF PALM BEACH AND MIDCOAST COUNTIES: About 800,000 Americans live with cerebral palsy and the local chapters work tirelessly to raise money for research and assistance programs. Volunteer or just write a check. Call 561-357-7779 or visit ucpsouthflorida.org.

Training and Placement Program, which offers apprenticeships in sales, culinary skills, peer advocacy and clerical skills. Call 561-494-0125 or visit thelordsplace.org.

Delray Beach-based organization offers a youth arts and education program to nurture self-esteem and build selfworth. Call 561-279-2970 or visit milagrocenter.org.

LUV A PET: Finding foster and

MORSE LIFE: Volunteers

permanent homes for our fourlegged friends is the mission of this Royal Palm Beach-based nonprofit group. 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.

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 561-471-5111 or visit morselife.org.

MAKE-A-WISH SOUTHERN FLORIDA CHAPTER: Dona-

NAT KING COLE GENERATION HOPE FOUNDATION: Founded by

tions of time, money, services and more help grant wishes for ailing children throughout South Florida. Call 888-773WISH 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. Call 561-275-8107 or visit toysfortots.org and type in your location in the state directory.

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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 natkingcolefoundation.org.

OPERATION APPLIANCE AID: A partnership between Cross Country Home Services and United Way of Broward County that provides brandnew appliances to military families and veterans in need throughout Broward County.

Call 954-845-2468 or visit operationapplianceaid.com.

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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 561-6972700, ext. 4701 or visit swa.org.

PROPEL (PEOPLE REACHING OUT TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP): A BocaRaton based not-for-profit group that provides educational support and life skills and leadership training to at-risk youth in South Palm Beach and North Broward communities.

Call 561-955-8553 or visit propelyourfuture.info.

RUTH RALES JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE: This nonprofit organization in Boca Raton and Delray Beach offers a range of programs and services—from food and financial assistance to counseling and senior assistance—to people of all ages and beliefs. Call 561-852-3333 or visit ruthralesjfs.org.

vides 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.

TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN: A nonprofit organization that in its 17-year history has provided 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 group runs a farm that provides miniature horses for therapy work with sick and troubled children.

Call 954-978-2390 or visit tomorrowsrainbow.org.

TRI-COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY: A Boca Ratonbased no-kill organization that will not release a dog or cat to another organization that has a policy of euthanasia.

Call 561-482-8110 or visit tricountyhumane.org.

STAND AMONG FRIENDS: This Florida Atlantic Universitybased nonprofit group pro-

QUANTUM HOUSE: Provides families of seriously ill

VETS HELPING HEROES: This Boca Raton-based nonprofit organization trains service dogs and pairs them with injured troops from Iraq and Afghanistan.

Call 561-251-9296 or visit vetshelpingheroes.org.

WHEELS FOR KIDS, INC.: This nonprofit group 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.

WOMEN & WISHES: Middle-class women enduring difficult challenges receive help from this Fort Lauderdale-based nonprofit group, which assists with everything from fixing car engines to helping pay light bills.

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GRAND GALAS NOVEMBER 3, 2012

DECEMBER 1, 2012

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

Seventh Annual Oasis Compassion Agency Gala

The Lois Pope Life Foundation & LIFE’s 19th Annual “Lady in Red” Gala

Levis Jewish Community Center’s HaNadiv Gala

Dinner, dancing, entertainment and auctions—all with a Caribbean theme. Benefits the Oasis Compassion Agency. Takes place at the International Polo Club in Wellington. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 561-967-4066 or visit oasiscompassion.org.

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An evening headlined by Jay Leno, with cocktails, dinner and dancing. Benefits the Lois Pope Life Foundation’s partnership with the American Humane Association to protect abused and neglected children and animals. Takes place at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 6 p.m. Call 561-865-0955 or visit life-edu.org.

Unicorn Children’s Foundation’s Fifth Annual Denim, Diamonds and Dice Casino

DECEMBER 8, 2012

A fun event with cocktails, small bites, a silent auction and casino-style gaming. Takes place at The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach in Manalapan. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 561620-9377 or visit unicornchildrensfoundation.org.

NOVEMBER 3, 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fort Lauderdale MAD for MODS Gala Cocktails, silent and live auctions, dinner and a “Mad Men”-themed dance party. Benefits the Museum of Discovery and Science. Takes place in the museum’s backyard in Fort Lauderdale. Starts at 6 p.m. Call 954-713-0906 or visit mods.org.

NOVEMBER 8, 2012 Seventh Annual “Stake In The Future” Event Enjoy an open bar, lavish dinner stations and silent and live auctions. Benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Takes place at Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Boca Raton.

Starts at 7 p.m. Call 954-739-5006 or visit cff.org.

NOVEMBER 8-10, 2012 25th Annual Showboats International Boys and Girls Clubs Rendezvous The three-day event includes yacht-hopping, cocktails, dinner and entertainment. Takes place at the Atlantis resort in Paradise Island, Bahamas. Benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. Times: TBA. Call 954563-2822 or visit yachtrendezvous.com.

NOVEMBER 10, 2012 Ninth Annual Fairy Tale Ball Scenes from fairy tales form the backdrop for music, dinner, dancing, and live and silent auctions. Benefits Joe DeMaggio Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Cardiac Program. Takes place at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood. Begins at 7 p.m. Call 954-2653454 or visit jdch.com.

NOVEMBER 16, 2012 An Evening of Hope A casino-themed event with cocktails, dinner, dancing, a silent auction and gaming. Benefits the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America. Takes place at Hollywood Beach Marriott in Hollywood. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 561-218-2929 or email aniklaus@ccfa.org.

NOVEMBER 17, 2012 JAFCO’s Motown Memories Gala

Arthur R. Marshall Foundation’s Annual River of Grass Gala An evening with an auction, dinner and dancing. Takes place at The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561-233-9004 or visit artmarshall.org.

DECEMBER 13, 2012 2012 Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service’s Annual Gala “A Night of Hollywood” An evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing, entertainment and silent and live auctions. Takes place at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561-852-3279 or visit ruthralesjfs.org.

JANUARY 11, 2013 Caron and Hanley Treatment Centers Gala 2013 Enjoy dinner and dancing to benefit the Lifesaver Scholarship Fund, which offers financial assistance to people who lack the resources but are seeking addiction treatment. Takes place at The Breakers Palm Beach. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 561-841-1048 or visit hanleycenter.org.

JANUARY 19, 2013 The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2013 Palm Beach Gala An event with dining, dancing, silent and live auctions and a show by international Cirque performers. Takes place at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561-775-9954 or visit lls.org.

JANUARY 21, 2013 51st Annual Boca Raton Regional Hospital Ball Celebrate the transformation of the Wold Family Center for Emergency Medicine with a cocktail reception, dinner, dancing and live auction. Takes place at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561-955-3249 or visit brrh.com.

JANUARY 24, 2013 10th Annual Fine Wines & Hidden Treasures Gala An exclusive wine tasting and four-course gourmet dinner, dancing and entertainment to benefit Food For The Poor. Takes place at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 954-427-2222 or visit foodforthepoor.org.

JANUARY 26, 2013 Boca Raton Museum of Art Impact Gala

The Platters will perform at this black-tie affair to raise funds for JAFCO, which is dedicated to helping abused and neglected children. Takes place at Turnberry Isle in Aventura. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Call 954-749-7230 or visit jafco.org.

To coincide with the “IMPACT: 50 Years of the CFDA” exhibition, the museum’s black-tie gala will feature an elegant evening of food, fashion and entertainment.

Takes place at the Boca Raton Museum of Art in Boca Raton. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 561- 561-392-2500 or visit bocamuseum.org/gala.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2013

Florence Fuller Child Development Centers’ Wee Dream Ball

Food For The Poor’s 18th Annual Building Hope Gala

“The Garden of Dreams”-themed extravaganza features dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, and more.

Takes place at Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton.

Starts at 7 p.m. Call 561-391-7274 or visit ffcdc.org.

Enjoy a silent auction, gourmet dinner, dancing and more to benefit Food For The Poor’s fund to build houses for the needy in Jamaica. Takes place at The Polo Club of Boca Raton. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 954-4272222 or visit foodforthepoor.org.

A celebration to honor Judy Levis Markhoff, daughter of Adolph and Rose Levis, who 30 years ago founded the agency. Takes place at Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton. Begins at 7 p.m. Call 561-852-3253 or visit levisjcc.org/hanadivgala.

FEBRUARY 2, 2013 JDRF Annual Gem of an Evening: “One Hot Night on Palm Beach” An auction, music, dinner and dancing. Takes place at The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach. Benefits juvenile diabetes research. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561-686-7701 or visit jdrf.org/greaterpalmbeach.

FEBRUARY 23, 2013 Seventh Annual Boca Raton Concours D’ Elegance A black-tie optional event featuring comedian Bob Newhart and honoring motorsport legend Emerson Fittipaldi. Benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. Takes place at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 5:30 p.m. Call 954-537-1010 or visit bocaCDE.com.

MARCH 2, 2013 The American Heart Association’s 31st Annual Boca Raton Heart Ball Features dining, live and silent auctions, entertainment and dancing. Takes place at the Royal Palm Yacht Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561-697-6624 or visit heart.org.

MARCH 2, 2013 58th Annual Bethesda Ball One of Palm Beach County’s oldest galas, with dinner, dancing and entertainment. Benefits Bethesda Hospital Foundation. Location and time: TBA. Call 561-737-7733, ext. 84445 or visit bethesdahospitalfoundation.org.

MARCH 10, 2013 Donna Klein Jewish Academy’s Annual Benefit and Ball: “Safari Nights” The attire is sophisticated safari at this school fundraiser, with proceeds benefitting academic programs and needsbased financial assistance. Takes place at The Polo Club of Boca Raton. Starts at 8 p.m. Call 561-852-6042 or visit dkja.org.

MARCH 16, 2013 Unicorn Children’s Foundation Buddha Ball 2013 Enjoy cocktails, fragrant foods, mystical music, dancing and live and silent auctions, with actress Eva La Rue as mistress of ceremonies. Takes place at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561620-9377 or visit unicornchildrensfoundation.org.

MARCH 30, 2013 South Florida Science Museum’s Gala “What Lies Beneath: An Evening of Nautical Mystery and Adventure” features guest speaker Dr. Robert Ballard, an oceanographer who discovered the RMS Titanic. Takes place at The Breakers Palm Beach. Starts at 6 p.m. Call 561-832-1988 or visit sfsm.org.

APRIL 21, 2013 The 16th Annual Hope & Home Gala This cocktail-chic event features a jazz band, silent and live auctions, cocktails and food stations. Benefits SOS Children’s Villages – Florida. Takes place at Boca West Country Club.

Starts at 6 p.m. Call 954-420-5030 or visit sosflorida.com.

Editor’s Note: Please call in advance, as details are subject to change.

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It can be a very awkward conversation. An aging mother turns to her kids and tells them the bulk of their parents’ estate will be going to a local or national charity.

So while they’ll still receive a share of the estate, they’ll need to keep on working rather than enjoy a life of wealth and leisure.

Such talks are the stuff of soap operas and Lifetime TV movies, rife with family greed, drama and in-fighting. But that’s Hollywood.

It doesn’t always have to be that way.

Many savvy parents tell their heirs about their priorities much earlier in life—long before they draw up their estate plans—and encourage a philanthropic mindset throughout the family.

“When my two children were small, we would let them pick a charity during the holidays and let them decide where they wanted

to make a gift,” says Mari Adam, a certified financial planner with Adam Financial Associates, Inc. in Boca Raton. “They liked to look through the catalog at Heifer International and pick out gifts that would allow a needy family on the other side of the world to get a cow, chicken or goat.”

Today, Adam has helped many clients leave a legacy to a favorite charity, such as a recently deceased woman who bequeathed more than $1 million to help abandoned or abused cats and dogs in South Florida. Another client left her estate to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

If you’re thinking of leaving all—or a substantial portion—of your estate to charity, Adam says it’s a good idea to tell your heirs as soon as possible. “In order to avoid conflicts or legal disputes after your death, you should call them in and tell them what you’re thinking about and why you are making this decision. They may be disappointed, but at least they won’t be shocked by a big surprise.”

In fact, Adam says many heirs appreciate their parents’ candor and may decide to get involved in

Mari Adam

the charity themselves. “Getting the family behind a charity is something I see more and more among parents with means,” she adds.

When it comes to choosing between children and charity, there is no “one size fits all,” says attorney David Pratt, managing partner in the Boca Raton office of global law firm Proskauer. “Some fami-

lies leave little to their heirs, while others make their heirs the first priority.”

Overall, the level of charitable giving appears to have declined in the past few years due to the uncertainties of the economy and financial markets, according to Adam and Pratt. “Many boomers don’t feel as wealthy as they once did and are reluctant to leave more to charity,” says Pratt. “It’s also more difficult for younger individuals to find jobs that pay well, so parents are leaving more of their assets to their heirs.”

However, there are a number of estate-planning tools, like life insurance, that can be used to create a substantial charitable contribution without sacrificing the financial needs of family members.

“Very often, insurance is used as a complement to any estate plan,”

Palm Beach County couple transferred their Israeli bond holdings to a charitable lead annuity trust to provide an eventual source of income for their grandchildren, while creating the Anne & Norman Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation to support ongoing programs and services through the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.

“Many wealthy families want to include charity giving as part of their estate plan,” he says. “We can recommend different types of giving techniques and steer them in the right direction. Many clients don’t realize how much of an impact they can make when they steer a gift to a particular charity.”

In recent years, Adam says she’s seen a new class of givers, primarily women in the boomer generation who are finding their own

“In order to avoid conflicts or legal disputes after your death, you should call them in and tell them what you’re thinking about and why you are making this decision. They may be disappointed, but at least they won’t be shocked by a big surprise.”

–Mari Adam, certified financial planner, Boca Raton

David Pratt

explains Pratt. “It’s not subject to estate or income taxes on receipt, so parents might purchase life insurance for the benefit of their heirs and leave everything else to charity.”

Pratt adds that there are other planning techniques that can benefit both the heirs and a charity at the same time. For example, a

voices. “That’s an exciting new aspect of philanthropy,” she says.

“Many younger women are stepping up to the plate.”

But before picking a charity, Adam says it’s a good idea to “kick the tires” and be sure it’s a good fit. She notes that one client from many years ago revised her will after she went to the charity’s offices and found she didn’t like the people running the organization. “It’s also a good idea to look at the charity’s financial reports,” she adds, noting that online services like Charity Navigator provide detailed information about many charities.

Finally, Adam suggests concentrating your charitable gifts in order to have the most impact. “It’s a way for you and your family members to further the causes you support,” she says. “Think about what matters the most to you, and leave a meaningful legacy.” O NOVEMBER 2012

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NEVER A Mother-Son Bond Inspires Boca Raton’s

GIVE IN, Gift Of Life Bone Marrow Foundation—And

NEVER

Saves Lives Across The Globe BY EMILY J. MINOR

GIVE UP J

ay Feinberg was a 23-yearold kid, just out of college and working as a foreign exchange analyst in Manhattan, when he felt like he was coming down with the flu.

Tired and achy, he thought he’d sleep it off.

Except it wasn’t the flu, and there’s no sleeping off leukemia.

It was a horrible diagnosis, of course, completely derailing a young man’s fresh new start. “Life throws you curveballs,” says Feinberg, who had plans at the time to become a lawyer. “It certainly changed the direction of my life.”

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matching bone-marrow donor that started back in 1991 has turned into the Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation, a nonprofit Boca Raton agency that collects donors and makes bone-marrow and stem-cell matches for sick and dying people in Jay Feinberg speaking more than 40 continents. at a Gift of Life Simply speaking, bone marfundraising gala row is the flexible tissue inside bones that produces blood cells.

“I think it was sort of meant to be, and everything worked out,” says Feinberg, who today is 44 and healthy.

“Certainly, at that age, you feel like you’re ready to take on the world. But it’s that

But in the aftermath of his illness, Feinberg made some decisions that now give hope, health and life itself to thousands of patients who each year are diagnosed with leukemia.

His family’s grassroots search for a

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blunt reality that occurs when you least expect it.”

Feinberg runs Gift of Life out of offices on Yamato Road and the international registry has successfully accumulated more than 200,000 donors, 9,222 matches and 2,497 transplants.

“Those are some key numbers that we are certainly very proud of,” Feinberg says. “What we know, though, is

we still have a long way to go.”

A long way to go? Maybe.

But how about where he’s been?

It’s one thing to look at Feinberg’s success today, his determination and propensity to help people. After all, he’s happy and fit.

But how did he accomplish all this?

It helps to have a determined Jewish mother.

After the diagnosis, a specialist took Feinberg and his parents aside to deliver some hard, cold facts.

Even though Feinberg has two older brothers, there was only a one in four chance one would be a good bonemarrow match. (Neither was.)

“We were all squeezed into this little room and the doctor basically said, ‘If you’re not a match 90

with your siblings and you’re not a match through a preliminary search of the registry, you don’t have a match,” Feinberg remembers. “He basically told me to go home and prepare my bucket list.”

To which Arlene Feinberg said, Whoa Nellie.

There was no email, no Google, no Facebook to spread the word. So

recalls. “She said, ‘OK. My son doesn’t have a match. We’re going to find him a match.’ She is exactly the kind of woman who would do that kind of thing.”

She did it, all right—except that it took four very, very long years.

THE SEARCH Today, things are much different, and we’re not simply talking about the extensive medical advances in curing leukemia—a cancer of the blood cells that starts with the bone marrow. In 1960, the overall five-year survival rate for all leukemias was about 14 percent. Today, it’s about 55 percent, and even higher in children.

In 2012, people seem to know a little more about the disease, its

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Jay Feinberg; Robin Roberts and her sister Sally-Ann Roberts, who served as her bone marrow donor; Feinberg and Becky Faibisoff meet for the first time in 1996

she began contacting Jewish synagogues, community centers and colleges, reaching out to anyone who would listen. Frankly, she was impossible to ignore.

“What (that doctor) didn’t realize, and this is sort of the power of mothers, is that when she heard what he said, she wasn’t willing to take that lying down,” Feinberg

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causes and its cures. And we follow it not just through medical stories on the evening news, but through personal stories, like that of “Good Morning America” co-host Robin Roberts, who had a bone-marrow transplant for leukemia in September and is now chronicling her recovery struggles with YouTube videos, Twitter posts and blogs. Roberts’ sister

was considered a perfect match for the transplant, but Roberts’ longterm outcome is still unknown.

Our love for social media drives home these emotional stories, also recently spreading the promising medical tale of two men whose conditions give great solace to the millions of families affected by HIV. The HIVpositive patients were also treated with bone-marrow transplants, one four years ago and the other two years ago, and are now reportedly living HIV-free. Today, this kind of real hope spreads easily, with pictures and sound bites and live videos.

In the early days of Feinberg’s illness, it was a much different story.

Because Feinberg is Jewish, and because they were looking for a donor with the same genetic tissue type, his mother started with synagogues. Day after day she’d send out news releases about her son, organizing blood banks to test for a possible match. (Years later, Gift of Life would become the first donor bank to start testing for matches with a simple cheek swab.)

“It really started to explode,” Feinberg says. “We were getting calls from college campuses and synagogues all over the country.

And before we knew it, we were getting calls from all over the United States and Canada and Israel. And that was without the Internet.”

Still, despite all her hard work, Arlene Feinberg could find no match for her youngest son.

And then in 1995, his health failing dramatically, a friend from Chicago said he wanted to try one more time to find the right donor.

“He organized a drive and had some volunteers from the neighborhood come by,” Feinberg recalls.

“The very last person who was tested that day turned out to be my match.”

The donor’s name was Becky Faibisoff, a school teacher from the south side of Chicago. And while the two didn’t meet until about a year after Feinberg’s successful transplant, theirs has been a longstanding friendship built on a very special appreciation.

An appreciation for life.

Twice a year, Feinberg sends her flowers—once on her birthday and again on the anniversary date of her bone-marrow donation.

“She’s a very sweet person. She feels uncomfortable being thanked,” he says about their relationship today.

“She’s asked me not to thank her.”

So Feinberg keeps those two simple words to himself.

But she knows. She has to know.

How could she not?

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Susie and Michael Welling with Matthew; Matthew; Jill Goldsmith with Matthew

OUT OF THE BLUE

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People are always saying, ‘You saved someone’s life.’

But I have to tell you. It was nothing. I had to do so little.

‘‘

After his transplant and the realization that he was going to live, Feinberg decided he’d had enough of New York’s cold winters, and moved south to Boca Raton.

“We were young enough back then that I could relocate to Florida, and it just started to explode,” says Feinberg, who is single and travels to take care of business, grow his donor registry and share his story, and his work, with new patients.

Indeed, Feinberg’s community campaign was how Jill Goldsmith, a mother of three from Boca Raton, saved a little boy’s life.

It was 2005 and Goldsmith was attending one of those school carnivals at the local JCC. Gift of Life had a table there.

Join our Registry. Save a life!

And so, she did.

“I had always been a blood donor, so I thought, ‘Why not?’” says Goldsmith, who said she really didn’t think much about it after she signed up.

That is, until she got the call.

Two years later, with her life rolling merrily along—kids’ school activities, sports, synagogue work— Gift of Life reached out. Even today, Goldsmith can remember her heart racing as this perfect stranger spoke to her on the phone.

She, Jill Goldsmith, was a match for a very sick little boy in Port Chester, N.Y. “I have three children, and to think they were going through all this with their first child,” says Goldsmith, about the family she has now come to know. “They lived that first year at Sloan-Kettering (Cancer Center).”

– Jill Goldsmith, Boca Raton mother and bone marrow donor, who saved Port Chester, N.Y. resident Matthew Welling’s life

Gift of Life keeps donor and recipient details private until a year after the operation, and even then disclosure is completely up to those involved. Feinberg and his colleagues don’t want any complicated relationships building in the very tricky pre- and post-operative months. So Goldsmith only knew at the time that the leukemia patient was a 1-year-old boy who lived in New York.

On the flip side, a frantic young couple named Susie and Michael Welling knew only that the woman who might be a donor match for their son, Matthew, was a 46-yearold mother from Florida.

Gift of Life moved things along.

For about five days before the procedure, Goldsmith took an injection designed to boost her stemcell count. She flew to Atlanta on a Friday, and got hooked up to transfusion tubes, almost as though she were simply donating plasma. Instead, they were removing her stem cells, and then carrying off the bags to one very sick little boy.

The following Monday, Goldsmith was back at work.

You’d think saving someone’s life would require heroic means—putting on a cape and flying down from a tower, lifting a car off a trapped pedestrian, firing a pointblank shot at a charging rabid beast.

But Goldsmith knows differently. She saved Matthew’s life in just four hours.

“That’s all it took,” she says. “People are always saying, ‘You saved someone’s life.’ But I have to tell you. It was

nothing. I had to do so little.”

Susie Welling, of course, completely disagrees.

Today, Matthew is almost 7 years old, a bright, funny, red-haired force of action who loves school and music and his New York Yankees. (Yes, he got to go in the clubhouse and meet Derek Jeter.) He’s completely cured with no chance of remission.

His very poor eyesight is the only serious long-term effect of the leukemia. That’s the bad news. The good news? He has a heightened sense of hearing and the kid’s an awesome reggae musician. “He’s obsessed with Bob Marley,” says his mother.

With Feinberg’s help, the two families met about two years after Matthew’s transplant at a Gift of Life fundraiser. And they stay in touch with emails, phone calls and visits.

“It’s a very, very unique relationship,” Welling says. “It’s rather surreal. I mean, she’s the woman who saved my son’s life.”

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When his alarm sounds during a late afternoon nap, busy Miami Beach resident DJ Irie admits that when he awakes, he doesn’t always know where he is.

As the official Miami Heat spinmaster and owner of two companies—Irie Music Corp., which handles his local and international DJ services, and Artist Related, a talent-management firm that plac-

He’s been nominated for a BET Award, spun tunes at three consecutive Orange Bowl half-time shows, appeared on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” MTV’s “Total Request Live,” and Nickelodeon’s “Teen Choice Awards,” (now called “Kids’ Choice Awards”) and he’s the official DJ to actor Jamie Foxx.

Irie is having a blast. He never tires of mixing hip-hop, electric

Irie got his experience spinning at South Beach nightspots, like the former Opium Garden and Prive, as well as Mansion, Hotel Astor and The Forge restaurant. He grew more influential courtesy of his infectious personality, mélange of fine sound and obvious interest in his fans.

“I’m a people person, always open and willing to help others,” says Irie, who has product endorsement deals with Heineken and Verizon Wireless. “This translates to my DJ style. I need to do more than play records. I like to get the crowd involved. I want to give and get energy, and have the total experience for everyone in the crowd. People

scores. We like to see such progress.”

The Irie Foundation’s mission is to improve the lives of South Florida kids through educational and extracurricular opportunities, with an emphasis on the arts. The nonprofit organization’s ultimate goal is to improve the graduation rate among the young people it serves, with middle school students being mentored and encouraged to remain in the program through high school, ultimately receiving scholarship money toward college or trade school tuition.

His proudest moments derive from the successful Irie Weekend event, which this past June celebrated

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SPIN D { CT R{ es other artists—Irie regularly travels to Singapore, Germany, France, the Bahamas and other parts of the world, entertaining huge crowds at games, parties, events and film festivals. And when not trekking the globe, he’s hosting charity gigs at home to benefit his Irie Foundation, which annually holds the signature Irie Weekend Celebrity Golf and Bowling Tournaments to benefit underprivileged children.

His life is a mad whirlwind of spin, song, socializing and celebrity.

No wonder he’s sometimes a bit discombobulated.

“I need to take a nap before I perform, but I never complain,” says the energetic Irie, 37. “When that alarm goes off, I want to go back to sleep, but another part of me says, ‘You idiot, you’re about to take the stage at a venue, play your favorite music, drink, meet beautiful women and get paid. Are you frickin’ kidding me? And you feel like you don’t want to get out of bed?!’”

And so, the omnipresent performer averages about three hours of sleep per night, mostly because he just can’t seem to stop going.

DJ IRIE BRINGS ON THE MIAMI HEAT IN THE NAME OF CHARITY

dance music, Brazilian funky and R&B classics.

“I take people on a musical journey when I work,” says the goodnatured entertainer. “I go back to when I was 17. I love that.”

Coming from a music-loving family, it’s natural that the eligible bachelor would be obsessed with his tunes. Born Ian Grocher in St. Croix, raised in Miami, and educated at a Jamaican boarding school (where his roommate was Grammywinning reggae artist Sean Paul), Irie collected records as a young boy because he liked the feel of vinyl. He learned to spin records and honed his craft via a homemade beat machine created from a Walkman and speakers, and his talent grew from there. He became a DJ at Florida International University’s radio station, and in 1987 graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communications. And soon, his DJ Irie persona (Irie is the Jamaican word for “good”) was born.

must leave my gigs saying, ‘Wow!’” He recalls a female Miami club patron telling him that his spinning helps her escape her problems. That her personal issues go away, if only for a few hours.

“That makes it all worthwhile for me,” says Irie. “The need to help others is how I started my charity work,” says Irie, who worked with Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Make-a-Wish Foundation before starting his own foundation. “We help schools in need and recently saw kids improve their reading

“EARNING ENOUGH MONEY TO BE ABLE TO GIVE BACK IS TO ME THE JOY OF LIVING.”

its eighth year, and annually attracts A-listers like Nick Cannon, Joey Fatone, Luke Wilson, his buddy Foxx, and Miami Heat stars LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The Miami Beach-based event raises between $20,000 and $30,000 annually. Irie also is active in the Special Olympics and his Miami Heat pals’ charities, including the Alonzo Mourning Charities and the Udonis Haslem Foundation.

“To enjoy what I do is the most important thing to me,” he says. “I tell people not to let life pass them by. I would DJ for free I love it so much, but I need money to support my charities.”

He knows he’s lucky to have turned his beloved hobby into a thriving career.

“Earning enough money to be able to give back is to me the joy of living,” he says.

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’TIS THE TIME TO INDULGE Third Annual Boca Raton Wine & Food Festival Provides Feast For The Senses ood news for foodies and oenophiles: More than 100 top chefs from the tri-county area will converge on our city November 9-11 for a weekend culinary blowout at the Boca Corporate Center and Campus.

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FOUR DESSERTS TO BE THANKFUL FOR THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Oh pie, how we love thee, with your crust all buttery and flaky, and mouthwatering fillings a medley of sweet and savory goodness. Gesine Bullock-Prado, renowned baker and sister of actress Sandra Bullock, shares our obsession. Her new cookbook, “Pie it Forward: Pies, Tarts, Tortes, Galettes, and Other Pastries Reinvented,” pays homage to the art of this comfort dessert with recipes ranging from the exotic (yes, pie can be exotic) and artistic to charming and classic. The following four recipes make ideal additions to any Thanksgiving table.

VERMONT APPLE PIE

INGREDIENTS FOR FILLING/ASSEMBLY 10 ounces gianduja chocolate, chopped 10 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 2 cups heavy cream 4 tbsp. unsalted butter ¼ tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla bean paste 1 cup roasted hazelnuts, chopped

This towering treat gets its sublime taste from ingredients such as slightly tart Vermont apples laced with a touch of Vermont maple, and Vermont cheddar. Each bite provides a perfect taste combination.

(Makes one 9-inch pie) INGREDIENTS FOR CRUST ¼ batch Quick-Puff Pastry (see sidebar) INGREDIENTS FOR FILLING 10 tart apples, such as Vermont’s Crispin ½ cup Vermont maple sugar (if you can’t find maple, use brown sugar) 4 tbsp. all-purpose flour ½ tsp. salt ½ cup finely shredded extrasharp Vermont cheddar cheese 1 egg whisked plus 2 tbsp. water, for egg wash INSTRUCTIONS For crust: Divide dough into

two pieces, one piece slightly larger than the other. Roll larger portion into rough 11inch round. Line bottom of 9-inch pie pan with dough, leaving slight overhang. Re104

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frigerate for at least 20 minutes. Roll second piece of dough into 10-inch round (make slightly larger than a traditional top crust; it needs to fit over a large mound of apples). Using 1-inch round cutter, cut a vent hole in middle of dough. Cover top crust dough with plastic wrap; refrigerate until needed.

For filling: Core apples and cut into 1/2- to 1-inch cubes. Toss cubes in bowl with maple sugar, flour and salt until evenly distributed.

For assembly: Preheat oven to 350 F. Sprinkle Crust Dust (a 50/50 mixture of sugar and flour) in even layer over bottom crust. Pile apples into bottom crust, mounding highest in the middle. Sprinkle cheddar in even layer over

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apples. Place top crust over apples; crimp bottom and top crust edges together. Brush top of crust with egg wash.

Bake for 45 minutes, or until top crust is golden brown.

NUTELLA TART There’s something so right about hazelnut mixed with chocolate, and this tart is simply heavenly. Bullock-Prado creates a Nutella-like flavor using gianduja chocolate, a hazelnutinfused chocolate available online or at highend grocers. (Makes one 9-inch tart) INGREDIENTS FOR CRUST ½ batch Chocolate Cookie Tart Crust (see sidebar)

INSTRUCTIONS For dough: Preheat oven to

350 F. Line 9-inch tart pan with dough; cut excess from edges. Dock dough and freeze for 20 minutes. Line crust Nutella Tart and Classic Pecan Pie

with parchment, fill with pie weights or dried beans and bake for 15 minutes. Remove parchment and pie weights; bake crust for 15 minutes or until baked through. Set aside to cool completely.

For filling: Place gianduja and semisweet chocolates in large, heatproof mixing bowl.

In saucepan, bring cream, butter, salt and vanilla to simmer. Pour cream mixture into bowl with chocolate; let sit for 5 minutes. Whisk mixture until chocolate has melted and is smooth.

For assembly: Pour chocolate filling into prepared crust.

Refrigerate tart until partially set, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts along edge of tart; return it to refrigerator until completely set, about 1 hour more.

CLASSIC PECAN PIE What can be more comforting than a slice of sweet, gooey, crunchy pecan pie for the holidays? Well, maybe two slices. Better whip up an extra batch of this recipe—we’re pretty sure guests will want seconds.

(Makes one 9-inch pie)

until reaching soft, shiny white peaks. Do not overbeat. Fold almond flour into chocolate mixture until wellcombined. Gently add beaten yolks; fold in egg whites.

For assembly: In small bowl, gently warm cherry preserves in microwave at 50-percent power for 45 seconds. Brush preserves over bottom of crust and in filling. Smooth filling with small offset spatula. Bake tart for 35 to 40 minutes, until filling is

INGREDIENTS FOR CRUST ½ batch Quick Puff Pastry (see sidebar) INGREDIENTS FOR FILLING/ASSEMBLY ½ cup unsalted butter 1 ½ cups light brown sugar, firmly packed ¾ cup light corn syrup 1 tbsp. vanilla bean paste 1 tsp. salt 4 eggs 1 ½ cups pecan pieces, lightly toasted ½ cup pecan halves

set. Cool completely. In large bowl, whisk cream, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until achieving stiff peaks. Fill pastry bag fitted with large star tip with whipped cream and pipe decorative filigree over top of tart. With clean pastry brush, paint each cherry with egg white. Dip cherry in granulated sugar to cover glazed portion. Place sugar-coated cherries around perimeter of tart on top of whipped cream. O

Schwarzwald Tart

INSTRUCTIONS For crust: Preheat oven to 350

SCHWARZWALD TART

F. Roll out dough into rough 11-inch circle. Line 9-inch pie plate with dough, crimp edges decoratively and dock bottom. Freeze crust for 20 minutes. Line crust with parchment, fill with pie weights or dried beans; bake for 15 minutes. Remove weights and parchment; bake crust for 5 minutes, or until bottom loses raw-dough sheen. Do not let crust brown. Set aside.

For filling: In heavy saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add brown sugar and stir until sugar has melted and lumps are gone. Add corn syrup, vanilla and salt; stir until combined. In mixing bowl, whisk together eggs. Whisking briskly, ladle about 1/2 cup hot sugar syrup into eggs, bringing their temperature closer to that of hot syrup and preventing them from scrambling. Pour egg mixture into saucepan while whisking. Keep whisking until eggs are completely integrated.

For assembly: Stir in pecan pieces; pour mixture into pie crust. Arrange pecan halves decoratively on top of filling. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until filling has set.

Imagine a delicious black forest cake with chocolate, sour cherries, whipped cream and other scrumptious ingredients. Now picture it as a tart, and you’ve got a beloved dessert with a twist. (Makes one 9-inch tart) INGREDIENTS FOR CRUST 1 batch Chocolate Cookie Tart Crust (see sidebar) INGREDIENTS FOR FILLING/ASSEMBLY 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped ½ cup unsalted butter 2 tbsp. Kirschwasser (cherry brandy) 3 eggs, separated 1 tsp. salt ½ cup sugar 3 ounces almond flour 2 tbsp. cherry preserves 1 cup heavy cream ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar

½ tsp. vanilla bean paste ½ pound fresh cherries, whole 1 egg white (optional) ¼ cup granulated sugar INSTRUCTIONS For crust: Preheat oven to 350

F. Line 9-inch round tart pan with chocolate dough, dock dough and freeze for 20 minutes. Line dough with parchment and fill with pie weights or dried beans.

Bake crust for 20 minutes, remove pie weights and parchment. Set aside.

For filling: In heatproof bowl set over gently simmering pot of water, combine chocolate, butter and Kirschwasser; stir until melted.

Keep warm. In bowl of standard mixer fitted with whisk attachment, whip egg yolks until pale and thick and drip back into bowl as a ribbon when you lift whisk attachment from yolks. In clean bowl of mixer with whisk attachment, whip egg whites with salt; slowly add sugar “Pie it Forward: Pies, Tarts, Tortes, Galettes, and Other Pastries Reinvented”

by Gesine Bullock-Prada is published by Abrams Books. Photography by Tina Rupp. Find it at abramsbooks.com or wherever books are sold.

QUICK PUFF PASTRY (Makes a bit less than 2 pounds of dough) INGREDIENTS 2 pounds flour, cold ½ tsp. salt 2 pounds unsalted butter,

chilled and cut into small pieces 1¼ cups cold water

INSTRUCTIONS In large bowl, combine flour, salt and butter. Massage butter into flour using fingertips until butter pieces are dime-sized.

Add water; smoosh ingredients with hands or wooden spoon (warning: this gets messy). Gently knead until mound looks like it’s barely holding together, then dump onto lightly floured surface and form into a loose square.

Cover dough with plastic wrap; let sit for 10 minutes. Roll out gently, sprinkling flour on surface to prevent sticking.

Roll dough into roughly 12- x 20-inch rectangle. Make single fold by bringing one short edge of dough to midline of rectangle; fold other side over on top of first fold. Turn dough 90 degrees and roll out to another rectangle. Make another fold; repeat process twice more. Cover dough with plastic wrap; let sit for 20 minutes before using.

CHOCOLATE COOKIE TART CRUST (Makes enough dough for 2 tarts) 2 eggs 2 tbsp. sweetened condensed milk 2 tbsp. brewed coffee, cooled 1½ cups all-purpose flour, cold ½ cup cocoa powder

¾ cup sugar 1 tbsp. instant espresso powder (optional) 1 tsp. salt ¾ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces

INSTRUCTIONS In small bowl, whisk together eggs, condensed milk and coffee. In bowl of food processor fitted with blade attachment, pulse together flour, cocoa, sugar, espresso powder (if using) and salt. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. While pulsing, add liquid ingredients; continue until dough just holds together when you press it with your fingers. Turn dough out onto large piece of plastic wrap.

Form it into flat disk, cover completely and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before using.

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ONE OF A KIND Mario’s Ristorante Italiano And Wine Bar A Culinary Standout In Coconut Creek BY LINDA HAASE t’s not easy to stand out in a crowd of fine Italian eateries, but Mario’s Ristorante Italiano and Wine Bar in Coconut Creek does just that with its energetic ambiance and flair for turning simple dishes into masterpieces.

For example, anyone who has ever mindlessly munched complimentary bread dipped in olive oil will be impressed by the restaurant’s take on this classic offering. Here, a serving of soft, homemade crescent-shaped rolls fresh from the oven are accompanied by what appears to be a work of art: A shallow dish of pepper-dusted extravirgin olive oil with a large and beautifully scripted “M” made with balsamic crema.

Yes, that’s an “M” for Mario.

Because owner/Chef Mario Spina puts his artistic touch on every dish at his casual, upscale restaurant.

This includes the impressive decor, designed with columns, archways, ornate chandeliers and mosaic tile,

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along with comfortable furnishings and an open kitchen where diners can watch him whip up appetizers such as Burrata, a creamy, buttery mound of mozzarella cheese served atop tasty broccoli rabe dotted with

slivers of roasted garlic and garnished with two delicate twigs of dry pasta.

The pasta here is homemade and after one bite it’s obvious why the best restaurants wouldn’t dare use the boxed version. The Bucatini Della Casa entree—bucatini pasta immersed in a

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FINE DINING: (Clockwise From Top) Imported Burrata cheese served over broccoli rabe, garlic and oil served with homemade crostini bread; Chef’s Table; homemade Bucatini pasta in a Sunday gravy sauce with cubed filet mignon and a meatball with melted mozzarella

homemade signature red sauce brimming with diced filet mignon and topped with a scrumptious meatball—is on the specials menu, but is so popular it’s frequently available.

Seafood lovers will be delighted with the Branzino, which is Mediterra-

nean sea bass butterflied and deboned, then sautéed in a light lemon vinaigrette and served over arugula (another version features the same fish pan-seared in a light Sicilian scampi sauce served over a bed of broccoli rabe). A plethora of veal and chicken dishes are also available, as well as an extensive wine list.

The attentive, knowledgeable wait staff seems to have a second sense about when patrons need something,

whether it’s a glass of water or their next course. And they knew we wanted something sweet to end our meal.

Our server brought us the delectable tiramisu—double layers of lady fingers in a rich, imported mascarpone and amaretto cream dusted with espresso.

The only thing we were left wanting after this mouthwatering meal— despite the generous portions—was seconds. O

where Mario’s Ristorante Italiano and Wine Bar is located at 6370 N. State Road 7, Coconut Creek in the Regency Lakes Village Center. For private parties, a dining room that seats 30 is available. For more information, call 954-420-3100 or visit MarioRistoranteItaliano.com.

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For information or reservations, visit theatlanticgrille.com or call 561-665-4900 At The Seagate Hotel, 1000 E. Atlantic Ave. § Scan for special offer and entertainment schedule

*Tax and gratuity not included.

Open Daily • Happy Hour 4 – 7 pm • Delray’s Best Brunch Sat & Sun 9 am – 2:30 pm

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BITES/ TASTEFUL GOODBYES

AMERICAN/STEAKHOUSES ABE & LOUIE’S Glades Plaza

❘ 2200 W. Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘

561.447.0024 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday,

Dinner nightly, Sunday Brunch.

ABSINTHE Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5150 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.3754 ❘ Breakfast and Dinner daily.

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

BOGART’S BAR & GRILLE

Cinemark Palace 20 ❘ 3200 Airport Rd. ❘ 561.544.3044 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

BONEFISH GRILL Boca Grove

Shopping Center ❘ 21065 Powerline Rd. ❘ 561.483.4949 ❘ Dinner daily.

BREWZZI Glades Plaza ❘

2222 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

561.392.2739

BROOKS RESTAURANT 500 South Federal Hwy. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.427.9302 ❘ Dinner Wednesday-Sunday in season, off-season Friday-Sunday.

T

he Boca Raton Observer received so much positive feedback from last month’s “The Last Suppers” feature—with photographs from Melanie Dunea’s “My Last Supper” and “My Last Supper, The Next Course” book series—we felt compelled to dole out seconds. Check out what Chefs Emeril Lagasse, Todd English and Wolfgang Puck would eat for their last meals on earth.

Chef Emeril Lagasse: “I would have to have a menu with pasta.

I would have to have truffles. I would have to have dry-aged meat. I would have to have game birds. I would not regret eating a whole piece of banana cream pie.”

CARMEN’S Boca Raton Bridge

Resort ❘ 999 Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.9500 ❘ Dinner Friday-Saturday, Brunch Sunday.

FIFTH AVENUE GRILL 821 S.E. Fifth Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0122 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

GRAND LUX CAFE Town

CHOPS LOBSTER BAR 101 561.395.2675

THE GRILLE ON CONGRESS

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

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

Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.421.9272 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

HENRY’S The Shoppes at

Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.9898 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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

DADA 52 North Swinton Ave. ❘

HOOTERS Glades Plaza ❘

CUT 432 432 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘

Delray Beach ❘ 561.330.3232 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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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 Delray Beach ❘

169 N.E. Second Ave. ❘561.381.9970 ❘ Dinner nightly, Brunch Sunday.

MIA'S GRILLE 2399 N.

Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Friday, Sunday. Closed Saturday.

561.338.6388

Lake ❘ 1200 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.9142 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

MILLER’S WEST BOCA ALE HOUSE Boca Lyons Plaza ❘

9244 W. Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.2989 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

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

Center ❘ 6000 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2141 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

Plaza Real South ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

MARIPOSA Neiman Marcus at

MILLER’S EAST BOCA ALE HOUSE Shoppes at Blue

The Last Supper Series ©Melanie Dunea / CPi For further information, visit http://www.mylastsupper.com.

“My Last Supper” published by Bloomsbury U.S. and “The Next Course” published by Rodale Books. Available where all books are sold.

THE CAPITAL GRILLE

6000 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.1077 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

Chef Todd English: “I would love the juxtaposition between classic ingredients and over-the-top food. Caviar represents the epitome of gastronomy. And fried chicken gives me that same feeling. To me, a great piece of fried chicken is the same as a spoonful of caviar. I would also have bars of chocolate.”

Chef Wolfgang Puck: “Some good caviar. And then I would like to have some luxurious tapas. A little caviar, a little foie gras, Spanish ham. Depends on what time of year, but maybe something with white truffles. But the food should have all different kinds of tastes.”

2240 N.W. 19th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.391.8903 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

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HOUSTON’S 1900 N.W.

OCEANS 234 234 N. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.428.2539 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Sunday.

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

THE OFFICE 201 E. Atlantic

KATHY’S GAZEBO CAFE

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

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

4199 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.6033 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner Monday-Saturday.

KEE GRILL 17940 N. Military

Tr. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.995.5044 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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

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

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.276.3600 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

RACKS DOWNTOWN EATERY & TAVERN Mizner Park ❘

402 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.1662 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

REBEL HOUSE 297 E. Palmetto

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

THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE COME IN THREES...

WHERE SIMPLICITY AND ARTISTRY DINE TOGETHER NIGHTLY.

UPSCALE ITALIAN TAPAS, PIZZAS, AND WINE BAR

TRADITIONAL HOME RECIPES WITH A MODERN TWIST

CLASSIC ITALIAN DISHES PAIRED WITH AN AWARD-WINNING WINE LIST, A CONTEMPORARY SETTING AND EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE

GATHERING PLACE WHERE FRIENDS CAN ENJOY SMALL PLATES AS WELL AS DELICIOUS, AUTHENTIC ITALIAN PIZZAS IN A VIBRANT ATMOSPHERE

QUAINT YET MODERN TRATTORIA FEATURES OLD WORLD ROMAN RECIPES AND AN EXCPTIONAL BAR AND WINE LIST

4215 N Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale | 954.561.7300 www.dangelopizza.com

9 SE 7th Avenue Delray Beach | 561.330.1237

1201 North Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale | 954.564.1234 171 Palmetto Park Road Boca Raton | 561.996.1234 www.casa-d-angelo.com

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RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 225 N.E. Mizner

Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.6746 ❘ Dinner nightly.

SEASONS 52 2300 N.W.

Executive Center Dr. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.9952 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

75 MAIN DELRAY 270 E.

Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.243.7975 ❘ Brunch and Dinner daily.

WATERCOLORS CAFE Boca

Raton Bridge Hotel ❘ 999 E. Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.9500 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

ASIAN/SUSHI

500 Via de Palmas, #79 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.367.3283 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Saturday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday, Brunch Sunday.

5 SPICE ASIAN STREET MARKET

GARY WOO ASIAN BISTRO

Shoppes of Blue Lake ❘ 1200 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.989.1688 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

3400 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.8803 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. Closed Tuesdays.

ASIA SUSHI/WOK/GRILL

HOUSE OF SIAM 25 N.E.

7600 Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8100 ❘ Lunch daily except Saturday, Dinner nightly except Friday and Saturday.

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

BLUEFIN SUSHI THAI GRILL

of Parkland ❘ 7367 N. State Road 7 ❘ Parkland ❘ 954.345.4268 ❘ Regency Court ❘ 3011 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.999.1263 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

SIX TABLES 112 N.E. Second St. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.6260 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday by reservation.

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

TEMPLE ORANGE The Ritz-

CAY DA VIETNAMESE

Carlton, Palm Beach ❘ 100 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Manalapan ❘ 561.533.6000 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

FUSIONARIE JAPANESE SIGNATURE Royal Palm Place ❘

7400 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.0278 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Friday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

Grilled Snapper from The Sundy House

561.330.9191

JAPANGO Riverstone Shoppes

KANSAI 7140 Beracasa Way ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.8862 ❘ Lunch daily, Dinner nightly.

KAPOW! NOODLE BAR 431 Plaza

Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.7322 ❘ Dinner nightly. Cloased Sundays.

TRIPLE EIGHT LOUNGE AT THE FALCON HOUSE 116

EURO FUSION RESTAURANT AND BAR 6877 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Boca Raton

N.E. Sixth Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.243.9499 ❘ Dinner TuesdaySunday.

❘ 561.395.1109 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner daily. Closed Friday night.

VINNY’S ALL DAY CAFE Regency Court ❘ 3013 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.9883 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

FAH ASIAN BISTRO Boca Valley Shopping Plaza ❘ 7461 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.241.0400 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

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RISE MODERN ASIAN CUISINE AND SUSHI 6060 S.W. 18th St.,

#108 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.8808 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, 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.

SPICY GINGER 6020 N.

Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Friday, Dinner SaturdaySunday.

561.998.3388

STIR CRAZY FRESH ASIAN GRILL Town Center ❘ 6000 Glades

LA TRE 249 E. Palmetto Park

SUSHI RAY Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.9506 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

LEMONGRASS ASIAN BISTRO

SUSHI THAI 100 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton 561.750.4448 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

420 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.5050 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. 101 Plaza Real South ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8181 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

Shoppes of Parkland ❘ 7611 N. State Road 7 ❘ Parkland ❘ 954.755.3191 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.7534 ❘ Lunch MondaySaturday, Dinner nightly.

Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.7500 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.4568 ❘ Dinner nightly.

EDO SUSHI-UPSCALE JAPANESE SUSHI & PANASIAN BUFFET Waterway

PINE GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT 1668 N.

KYOJIN BUFFET Shops at Boca

Grove ❘ 21073 Powerline Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.218.1708 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

THE SUNDY HOUSE 106 S. Swinton Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.5678 ❘ Lunch FridaySaturday, Dinner TuesdaySunday, Brunch Sunday.

561.447.8863 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner daily except Monday.

TEMPURA HOUSE The Reserve ❘

9858 Clint Moore Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘

561.883.6088 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

UNCLE TAI’S The Shops at Boca

MAI HIBACHI 4801 Linton Blvd.

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

PEI WEI 1914 N.E. Fifth Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561. 226.0290 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

YAKITORI SAKE HOUSE 271 S.E. Mizner Blvd., #41 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.0087 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

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

P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO

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

PHUKET THAI Palms Plaza ❘

22191 Powerline Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘

YOKOHAMA 9168 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.451.1707 ❘ Lunch daily, Dinner nightly. 60 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.9328 ❘ Lunch daily, Dinner nightly.

Photo by Rich Graulich

RED, THE STEAKHOUSE 1901 N. Military Trail ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.9139 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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BARBECUE MISSISSIPPI SWEETS BBQ CO. 2399 N.

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

CONTINENTAL BOHEME BISTRO 1118 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.4899 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

CIELO The Boca Raton Resort & Club

❘ 501 E. Camino Real ❘ 561.447.3222 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

FLEMING’S BISTRO 6060 S.W. 18th St., #103 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.1117 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

LA CIGALE 253 S.E. Fifth Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0600 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday.

LE PAVILLON 14812 S.E. Military Tr. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.499.9882 ❘ Dinner nightly. Closed Mondays.

LE RIVAGE 450 N.E. 20th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.0033

❘ Lunch Tuesday-Friday, Dinner

nightly.

RUSSIA HOUSE RESTAURANT AND VODKA BAR 99 S.E. Mizner Blvd ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.361.8170 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. Closed Monday.

OLIO BISTRO 42 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.6633 ❘ Dinner Thursday-Saturday.

ST. TROPEZ 7860 Glades Rd. Suite 130 ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.368.8580 ❘ Dinner nightly.

TEA-LICIOUS TEAROOM & GIFTS 4997-B W. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.5155 ❘ Breakfast and Lunch, Monday-Saturday.

THE BOCA BEACH HOUSE 887 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.826.8850 ❘ Breakfast and Lunch Tuesday-Sunday. Closed Monday.

TIN MUFFIN CAFE 364 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.9446 ❘ Lunch MondaySaturday. Closed Sunday.

FONDUE THE MELTING POT 5455 N. Federal Hwy. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.7472 ❘ Dinner nightly.

FRENCH BISTRO PROVENCE 2399 N. Federal Hwy.,

#4 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.2340 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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75maindelray.com 270 E. Atlantic Avenue Downtown Delray Beach

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CAFE DE FRANCE 110 E. Atlantic 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.

COTE FRANCE CAFE Royal Palm Place ❘

101 Plaza Real S., Ste. K & L ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Breakfast and Lunch MondaySaturday, Brunch Sunday.

561.955.6021

STÉPHANES Boca Raton ❘ 2006 N.E. Executive Circle ❘ 561.893.8838 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

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

GREEK MILOS TAVERNA 1600 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.6720 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

INDIAN CURRIES & MORE 217 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2999 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. Closed Monday.

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Boca Grove ❘ 21065 Powerline Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘

561.218.6600 115 N.E. Sixth Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.7911 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

ASSAGGIO DEL FORNO Regency Court at

Woodfield ❘ 3011 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘

561.613.6460 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5050 Town Center Circle ❘ 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 ❘ 954.596.5840 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Sunday.

561-368-2900 WWW.NICKSPIZZERIABAR.COM 2240 NW 19th St.

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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 Sunday, Dinner nightly 335 E. Linton Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.266.9393 ❘ Lunch Saturday-Sunday, Dinner nightly.

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CARUSO RISTORANTE Royal Palm Place ❘ 187 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.367.7488 ❘ Lunch daily except Saturday; Dinner, Monday-Saturday.

CASA D’ANGELO 171 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.1703 ❘ Dinner nightly.

DAVITO’S 19635 State Road 7 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.482.2323

❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

DOMINICS I 8177 W. Glades Rd. ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.487.3186 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

DOMINICS II Westwinds of Boca ❘ 9834 W.

Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.6325 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

FERRARO’S 8208 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.477.2750

❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday.

FRANK & DINO’S 718 S. Federal Hwy. ❘

Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.427.4909 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

Boca Raton 233 S. Federal Highway | 561.392.0773 www.matteosrestaurants.com

GIOVANNI’S COAL FIRE PIZZA Waterway Shoppes at Parkland ❘ 7625 N. State Road 7 ❘ Parkland ❘ 954.345.9282 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

IL BACIO 29 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.865.7785 ❘

Dinner Thursday-Saturday.

JOSEPHINE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 5751 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.0668 ❘ Dinner Wednesday-Monday.

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For High Tea At Maryann’s Bouti ue In Delray Beach

LA STELLA'S RESTAURANT AND CATERING

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

561.544.2081

Little Princess Parties

Bridal Showers

Birthday Parties

Ladies Luncheons

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Catering

Baby Showers

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.

Fundraising Luncheons

LA LUNA BISTRO The Polo Shoppes ❘ 5030 Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.1165 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

10% OFF REGULAR MENU

Call For Catering Details And Menu Selections MondaySaturday 10-4. Open On Sundays For Private Parties.

4997-B W. Atlantic Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33445 Northeast Corner Of Atlantic & Military 561-638-5155 www.TeaLiciousTearoom.com

MARIO’S OSTERIA 1400 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.239.7000 ❘ Dinner nightly.

MARIO’S RISTORANTE & WINE BAR 6370 N. State Rd 7 ❘ Coconut Creek ❘ 954.420.3100 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday.

MATTEO’S RESTAURANT 233 S. Federal Hwy.

❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.0773 ❘ Dinner nightly.

NICK’S NEW HAVEN-STYLE PIZZERIA & BAR 2240 N.W. 19th St., Suite 904 ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.368.2900 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

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NINO'S 1930 N.E. Fifth Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.9075

❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

OVENELLA 499 S. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.1455

❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner

nightly.

PELLEGRINO'S RISTORANTE 3360 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.5520 ❘ Dinner Wednesday-Sunday.

PICCOLINO RESTAURANT 78 S. Federal

Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.8858 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner Monday-Saturday.

POSITANO 4400 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2920 ❘ Dinner nightly.

RAFFAELE RISTORANTE Royal Palm Place ❘

508 Via De Palmas ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.1110 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner Monday-Saturday.

RENZO’S OF BOCA 5999 N. Federal Hwy. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.994.3495 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

RISTORANTE SAPORI Royal Palm Place ❘ 99

Royal Palm Place ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.367.9779 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

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ROSARIO’S RISTORANTE Royal Palm Place ❘ 145 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.0758 ❘ Dinner nightly. Closed Monday.

ROSSO ITALIA 1901 N. Military Trail ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.9819 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

SAPORISSIMO 366 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.2333 ❘ Dinner nightly.

Closed Monday.

TABLE 42 KITCHEN & WINE BAR Royal Palm

Celebrating Our “12th Year” Anniversary

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

561.826.2625

Rated 4 Stars & Top 100 Restaurants in South Florida - Sun Sentinel

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

Top 50 Restaurants Of Old School Cooking - Boca Magazine

TRATTORIA ROMANA 499 E. Palmetto Park

Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.6715 ❘ Dinner nightly.

Every Sunday Mama’s Meat In The Gravy Over Pasta Boca Plaza 561.368.5520 3360 N. Federal Highway (South of Spanish River Blvd. East Side Of Fed Hwy.) Boca Raton, FL 33431

PRIVATE V.I.P. Room Available 12 - 24 People www.pellegrinosofboca.com

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

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

VIC AND 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.

IS YOUR HOME PREPARED FOR A FLOOD? Most people don’t realize that just inches of floodwater can cost thousands in damage, and unlike other natural disasters, floods aren’t covered by homeowners insurance.

BRANDY BISHOP • 561-372-3100 brandy.bishop@brightway.com Don’t risk your home, call me for flood insurance today.

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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/CARIBBEAN CARIBBEAN GRILL 1332 N.W. Second Ave. ❘

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

CUBAN CAFE RESTAURANT 3350 N.W. Boca

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

CABANA RESTAURANT 105 E. Atlantic

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.9090 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

GOL, TASTE OF BRAZIL 411 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.6565 ❘ Dinner nightly.

4631 N. State Road 7 Ste. 26 ❘ Coral Springs ❘ 954.755.0941 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

MEDELLIN RESTAURANT

Indulge Your Senses

In exquisite food, fine wine and a sophisticated atmosphere. Chef Mario and his wife Nadia are looking forward to welcoming you! Ask about our Private Party Room.

OLD CALYPSO 900 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.279.2300 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly, Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

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

ROCKSTEADY JAMAICAN JERK CAFE 1179

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

THE SPANIARD TAPAS BAR & CAFE 99

S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.7000 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Friday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. ❘ Closed Monday.

MEXICAN BAJA CAFE UNO 201 N.W. First Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.5449 ❘ 1310 S. Federal Hwy. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.596.1305 ❘ Lunch MondaySaturday, Dinner nightly.

ROCCO’S TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR

Featured on Channel 7’s Deco Drive and NBC 6’s South Florida Today

The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.416.2131 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

SPECIAL 3-COURSE DINNER $26.95

6370 N. State Road 7 | Coconut Creek

Monday-Friday 5-6:30pm Until November 30, 2012

954.420.3100

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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.

CHEF FRANK ROSANO & WIFE ANTONELLA Exclusively at Villa Rosano

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ORGANIC APROPO KAFE 147 S.E. First Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.1223 ❘ Breakfast and Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner Wednesday-Saturday.

Closed Sunday.

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

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DIG 5199 W. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘

561.638.0500 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

4TH GENERATION ORGANIC MARKET

75 S.E. Third St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.9920 ❘ Lunch Monday-Sunday, Dinner MondaySaturday.

THE GREEN GOURMET The Shoppes

at Addison Place ❘ 16950 Jog Rd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.455.2466 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

SOPHIE N ME 4251 N. Federal Hwy. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.961.4899 ❘ Dinner TuesdaySaturday. Closed Monday.

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CATERING FOR ALL OCCASIONS Monday-Saturday Lunch 11:30-2:30

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THE ENGLISH TAP & BEER GARDEN 5050

Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8000 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday.

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP

HOLLOWAY'S PUB Royal Palm Place ❘ 504 Via De Palmas ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8445 ❘ Lunch Thursday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

THE BOCA RATON OBSERVER Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation, PS form 3526. 1.

Publication Title: THE BOCA RATON OBSERVER. 2. Publication number: 024-758. 3.

Filing Date: 09/20/12. 4. Issue Frequency: Monthly except July. 5. Number of issues published annually: 11. 6. Annual Subscription Price: (none). 7. Complete mailing address of known office of Publication: 950 Peninsula Corporate Circle, Ste. 1020, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Palm Beach County. 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of the publisher: (same as above). 9. Full names and complete Mailing Addresses of Publisher, and Editor: Publisher: Linda L. Behmoiras, Editor: Felicia S. Levine, all at: 950 Peninsula Corporate Circle, Ste. 1020, Boca Raton, FL 33487. 10. Owner: A&A Publishing Corp., Linda L. Behmoiras, 950 Peninsula Corporate Circle, Ste. 1020, Boca Raton, FL 33487. 11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders Owning of Holding 1% or More of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages, or Other Securities: (None). 12. Tax Status: (Does not apply). 13. Publication Title: THE BOCA RATON OBSERVER. 14.

Issue date for Circulation Data Below: September 2012. 15. Extent and Nature of Circulation: Average number of copies each issue during preceding 12 months; Actual number of copies of single issue published nearest to filing date September 2012 issue: 15a. Total number of copies (net press run) Average: 26,423. Actual: 26,500. 15b1. Paid/Requested Outside-County Mail Subscriptions: (none)(none).

15b2. Average: 16,102. Actual: 16,102. 15b3. Sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors, counter sales, and other non-USPS paid distribution: (none)(none).

15b4. Requested copies distributed by other mail classes through the USPS: (none)(none). 15c. Total Paid and/or Requested Circulation (sum of 15b (1)(2)(3)(4): Average: 16,102. Actual: 16,102. 15d1. Nonrequested distribution outside county: Average: 714. Actual 676. 15d2. Nonrequested distribution inside county: Average: 5,623. Actual: 3,149. 15d3. Nonrequested copies distributed through the USPS by other classes of mail (none)(none). 15d4. Nonrequested distribution outside the mail (carriers or other means): Average: 3,743. Actual: 6,393.

15e. Total Nonrequested distribution (sum of 15d2 and 15d4): Average: 10,080.

Actual: 10,218. 15f. Total distribution (sum of 15c and 15e): Average: 26,182. Actual: 26,320. 15g. Copies not distributed: Average: 241. Actual: 180. 15h. Total (sum of 15f and 15g): Average: 26,423. Actual: 26,500. 15i. Percent paid and/or requested Circulation (15c divided by 15f times 100): Average: 61.50%. Actual: 61.18%. 17.

Signature: Ralph Behmoiras, Chief Operating Officer, A&A Publishing Corp.

THE WISHING WELL IRISH PUB Royal

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

SANDWICHES/DELI BEN’S NY KOSHER DELI The Reserve ❘ 9942 Clint Moore Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.470.9963 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

CORNER BAKERY CAFE Boca Commons ❘ 2240 N.W. 19th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.417.6060 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

DELI ON RYE 4311 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.1400 ❘ Breakfast and Lunch daily.

GRILL TIME (KOSHER) 8177 Glades Rd. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.482.3699 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Sunday-Thursday.

KOSHER MARKETPLACE 22191 Powerline

Rd., #5A ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.391.3318 ❘ SundayFriday. Closed Saturday.

TOOJAY’S GOURMET DELI Polo Shops ❘

5030 Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.241.5903

Glades Plaza ❘ 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.

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SEAFOOD BOSTONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ON THE BEACH 40 S. Ocean Blvd. â?&#x2DC; Delray Beach â?&#x2DC; 561.278.3364 â?&#x2DC; Breakfast Saturday-Sunday, Lunch and Dinner daily.

CITY FISH MARKET 7940 Glades Rd. â?&#x2DC; Boca Raton â?&#x2DC; 561.487.1600 â?&#x2DC; Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner daily.

CITY OYSTER 213 E. Atlantic Ave. â?&#x2DC; Delray Beach â?&#x2DC; 561.272.0220 â?&#x2DC; Lunch daily, Dinner nightly.

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J & J SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL 634 E. Atlantic Ave. â?&#x2DC; Delray Beach â?&#x2DC; 561.272.3390 â?&#x2DC; Lunch Tuesday-Saturday, Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

JAKEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S STONE CRAB Royal Palm Plaza â?&#x2DC; 514 Via de Palmas â?&#x2DC; Boca Raton â?&#x2DC; 561.347.1055 â?&#x2DC; Dinner Wednesday-Sunday, Dinner nightly.

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TRULUCKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Mizner Park â?&#x2DC; 351 Plaza Real â?&#x2DC; Boca Raton â?&#x2DC; 561.391.0755 â?&#x2DC; Dinner nightly.

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Styles Boutique is an exclusive carrier of designer items like Streets Ahead belts, jeweler to the stars Rodrigo Otazu’s Swarovski crystal collection and Sheila Fajl’s handmade feather-light inlaid 18 karat gold collection—and the owner prides herself on only carrying pieces once, so that what you select is unique to you, and to you alone.

Clients of many years continue to return and always say that they get compliments on what they’re wearing every time they’re out.

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“Customers always say that they love the energy that they feel when they come in to shop, and how different and beautiful everything is—right down to the leopard carpet and Venetian mirrors, giving it a wow factor,” says Ugles, a New Jersey native who lives in Parkland with her husband and daughter.

“Clients of many years continue to return and always say that they get compliments on what they’re wearing every time they’re out.”

Styles Boutique carries very special accessory collections regularly worn by celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Sarah Jessica Parker and many more as seen in top fashion magazines.

Ugles admits that her passion for fashion goes as far back as her teenage years, and that she’s always followed the trends, from bell-bottoms to the Madonna era.

“What makes fashion different for me is that I always put a unique spin on it—never liking ‘matchy-matchy’ and always adding a statement piece to any look,” she explains. “I’m a firm believer that if you have all of the classics, you can add new statement accessories every season as the trends change.”

For a memorable and unique experience, visit Styles Boutique today, “where fashion becomes style.” O

Styles Boutique is located at 21090 Saint Andrews Boulevard, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-393-0488 or visit stylesboutiques.com.

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THE ESSENTIAL SOCIAL DIGEST sion that they feel powerful now and they believe they can do anything.â&#x20AC;?

Committee member LaMae Klos said she was unsure of what to expect after her first day in Haiti. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What impressed me the most was the pride on the peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faces. It was incredibly moving.â&#x20AC;?

The next Building Hope Gala will take place on February 2, 2013 at The Polo Club of Boca Raton.

Attendees will be invited to create a legacy by pledging to build critically needed houses in Jamaica during

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Allison Venditti meets with a resident at the opening ceremony of the new village in Olivier, Haiti; Kara Seelye with new homeowners Janette and Edmond Desormeau; Becky Carlsson, Kara Seelye, Allison Venditti and LaMae Klos walk with hundreds of grateful new homeowners

HOMEWARD BOUND Food For The Poor Gala Committee Members Open Doors In Haiti our Building Hope Gala committee members from the Boca Raton and Parkland communities recently traveled to Olivier, Haiti with Coconut Creek-based Food For The Poor to celebrate the inauguration of newly constructed homes built with proceeds from the nonprofit organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s February 2012 gala. The result was new homes for 50 needy families. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is so great to know that our gala was able to build safe and secure homes for the people of Olivier,â&#x20AC;? said Becky Carlsson, gala committee member. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because Haiti has been out

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able living conditions and learn how they could help Food For The Poor improve residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really nice to be able to see something that you worked so hard

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of the committee members. In November 2011, they traveled to see firsthand the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deplor-

toward,â&#x20AC;? said Allison Venditti, gala committee member. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much energy in this village. I got the impres-

the charityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s live house rally.

Food For The Poor feeds millions of people in 17 countries of the Caribbean and Latin America. The interdenominational Christian ministry also provides emergency relief assistance, clean water, medicines, educational materials, homes, support for orphans and the aged, skills training and micro-enterprise development assistance, with more than 96 percent of donations going directly to programs that help the poor. O For more information, call 954-4272222 or visit foodforthepoor.org.

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PARTY WITH PURPOSE 2012 Wee Dream Ball Raises Funds To Improve Children’s Lives embers of Palm Beach County society are preparing to celebrate for a great cause when Florence Fuller Child Development Centers’ (FFCDC) 2012 Wee Dream Ball takes place on November 30 at Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton.

The 2012 Wee Dream Ball— presented by Daniel and Maria Staton, along with Marc Bell and Jennifer Taule on behalf of ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc., is projected to raise more than $400,000 for programs helping local children from low-income families.

Wee Dream co-chairs Carrie Rubin and Stacey Packer, along with a committee of dedicated volunteers,

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have worked diligently to create an incredible evening. Highlights will include super-silent and live auctions showcasing unique and priceless opportunities, a cocktail reception, and an interactive game showcasing an assortment of exciting prices.

Denise and Jordan Zimmerman, this year’s Wee Dream Ball honorary chairs, are philanthropists who are passionate about Florence Fuller Child Development Centers.

Other event sponsors include an impressive list of local philanthropists and prominent South Florida businesses. They are: Kazma Family Foundation, Clifford Viner Family Foundation, Kate Obstgarten Family Foundation, Sun Capital Part-

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Carrie Rubin, Denise Zimmerman and Stacey Packer

ners Foundation, Rosa and Francis Feeney, Karen and Jay Foreman, AutoNation, Inc., Custom Medical Services, Inc., Kathy and Paul Adkins, Peggy Henry, Stacey and Evan Packer, JoAnn and Phillip Procacci, Carrie Rubin, Jill Viner, Suma and Lewis Farsedakis, Tracy and Robert Louv, Sandelman Foundation, Broad and Cassel, Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Florida Panthers, Greenberg Traurig, PA, BNY Mellon Wealth Management, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, Slattery & Associates, Kaufman Lynn Construction, Miller & O’Neill, P.L,

Peg and Lee Greenspon, ArchPoint Partners, Linda and Ralph Behmoiras, Sonia and Bernie Finkelstein, Tiffany and Enda McDonnell, Monica and Steven Goldstein, Rhoda Warren, and Zimmerman Advertising. Specialty sponsors include: Lawless, Edwards & Warren Financial Advisors, Club Managers Seminole Region Charity Committee, Ferrari-Maserati of Fort Lauderdale and The Boca Raton Observer. O For more information, call Jennifer Berman at 561-391-7274, ext. 128 or visit ffcdc.org.

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DIVINE DESIGN aks Fifth Avenue will welcome British fashion designer Stella McCartney to its Boca Raton flagship store this fall for a personal appearance and fundraiser to benefit Florence Fuller Child Development Centers.

As part of the festivities, Saks Fifth Avenue on December 3 will hold a cocktail party in McCartney’s honor to celebrate the much-anticipated opening of the Stella McCartney shop within the store.

“We are extremely excited and honored to have Ms. McCartney join us for this very special evening, which is destined to be the hottest ticket in town,” said John Antonini, vice president and general man-

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ager of Saks Fifth Avenue Boca Raton. “It brings us great pleasure to be able to share this extraordinary opportunity with Florence Fuller and to help support their ongoing efforts in this community.”

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We are extremely excited and honored to have Ms. McCartney join us for this very special evening, which is destined to be the hottest ticket in town.

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During the event, guests will be treated to an exclusive preview of McCartney’s Summer 2013 readyto-wear collection. Tickets are $100 each and 100 percent of all proceeds will be donated to Florence Fuller Child Development

Centers in Boca Raton.

Stella McCartney is a partnership between McCartney and PPR’s luxury division established in 2001 as a 50/50 joint venture. A lifelong vegetarian, McCartney does not use any leather or fur in her designs. The

brand’s ready-to-wear, accessories, lingerie, kids, fragrance and adidas

by Stella McCartney collections are available through 20 other freestanding stores including London, New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Paris and Milan, plus around 600 wholesale accounts in key cities worldwide.

Saks Fifth Avenue operates 45 full-line stores in 21 states, two licensed stores in the Middle East, two licensed stores in Mexico City, 61 Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH stores and saks.com, the company’s online store. O For more information, call 561-3939100 or visit saksfifthavenue.com.

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HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service’s Annual Gala Goes Glamorous glamorous journey to the classic elegance of Hollywood is in store for more than 300 guests at the Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service’s (JFS) Annual Gala and Auction, scheduled to take place on December 13 at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton.

“From the spirited cocktail reception and dinner to entertainment and dancing, our guests will be transported into a night to remember,” said Roxane Lipton, gala co-chair with Lisa Goodman and Vicki J. Weinstein. “They’ll also be bidding for a dazzling array of luxury items including exquisite jewelry and fashions and sports memorabilia, as well as sports and travel packages.”

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Adds Goodman: “This major yearly fundraiser enables JFS to meet rising needs for food, financial assistance, senior services and mental health services for many families and individuals throughout South Palm Beach County. This past year alone brought a 53 percent increase in requests for emergency financial assistance, and a 48 percent increase in applications for life-sustaining senior services. Our Food Pantry now provides regular food deliveries for 545 ongoing recipients.”

Said Weinstein: “We’re very proud that Isabel and Arnie Friedman, two longtime JFS leaders, donors and hands-on volunteers, will receive this year’s Ruth and Norman Rales Hu-

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manitarian of the Year Award at the gala. This beautiful couple’s commitment and generosity to JFS have truly established them as pillars in our community,” she added. “We’re also excited to present the inaugural Corporate Leadership Award Jr.to James A. Ballerano, longtime JFS corporate supporter, our Premiere Agency Sponsor, Greenspoon Marder.”

Gala supporters so far include

Meryl and Ron Gallatin, Shirley and Barton Weisman, Isabel and Arnie Friedman, Michele and Larry Blair, Anne and Norman Jacobson, Greenspoon Marder and The Boca Raton Observer, the event’s exclusive magazine sponsor. O For more information, call 561-8525013 or email jillw@rrjfs.org, or visit ruthralesjfs.org/gala2012.

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A SURE BET Unicorn Children’s Foundation Announces Fifth Annual Denim, Diamonds And Dice Casino Night he Unicorn Children’s Foundation will hold its first fundraiser of the season, the Fifth Annual Denim, Diamonds, and Dice Casino Night on November 3 at The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach in Manalapan. The evening’s proceeds will benefit the opening of Unicorn Village Academy, a specialized high school in South Florida for students with neurodevelopmental challenges between the ages of 14 and 22.

The evening promises all the excitement of Las Vegas and Monte Carlo, with gaming provided by Casino Party Nights Florida. In addition, a Hugh Hefner lookalike and his playboy bunnies will be on hand to greet guests. Also planned

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The event chairs are Kathleen Grace, Sarah Hassan and Tabitha LeTourneau, and the honorees are generous supporters Dr. Rafael and Lori Cabrera. Sponsors include

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disorders. To date, Unicorn Children’s Foundation has awarded in excess of $2.6 million to support various education, awareness and research initiatives around the world.

“We are grateful to our supporters who will enable us to fill a gap in available services in the community for adolescents with neurodiversity,” said Sharon Alexander, executive director.

“Unicorn Village Academy, unlike most traditional high school models, allows students the rare opportunity

We are grateful to our supporters who will enable us to fill a gap in available services in the community for adolescents with neurodiversity.

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Unicorn Village Academy is scheduled to open in August 2013. O For more information, call 561-6209377 or visit UnicornChildrensFoundation.org/casino.

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BIG GIVE Oasis Compassion Agency Awarded $80,000 Grant From Jim Moran Foundation asis Compassion Agency in Greenacres has been awarded an $80,000 grant from The Jim Moran Foundation for its Career Center and Women’s Center operations. The grant, which includes $45,000 accessible this year and

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$35,000 next year, will fund the agency’s essential position of Case Manager, which qualifies and works with the clients to determine a course of action for success. It will also pay for a part-time Women’s Center Coordinator.

to attend job counseling as well as other counseling and/or classes in personal finance, computers, typing, nutrition and more.

“The Jim Moran Foundation’s generous commitment has helped Oasis continue its commitment to addressing the holistic needs of our clients,” said Sharon Gill, Oasis founder and chairman of the board.

Founded by automotive pioneer Jim Moran, the mission of The Jim Moran Foundation is to improve the quality of life for the youth and families of Florida through the support of innovative programs and opportunities that meet the ever-changing needs of the community. It has invested more than $30 million in education, elder care, family strengthening, after-school programs and youth transitional living initiatives since its inception in 2000, with efforts currently focused in Broward, Palm Beach and Duval counties. O

“Through our partnership with Oasis Compassion Agency, we are able to reach women and families in crisis and help stabilize their current circumstances while offering comprehensive services to equip them to overcome life’s hardships,” said Jan Moran, chairman and president of The Jim Moran Foundation.

Oasis, now in its ninth year of assistance, helps its central Palm Beach County clients stabilize and improve their economic circumstances with a three-pronged approach in which roadblocks to success are identified, a plan is created to overcome those ob-

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EVENING OF INTRIGUE Jewish Federation Of South Palm Beach County Holds Annual Major Gifts Event

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n evening of intrigue and inspiration awaits the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s top donors at this year’s Major Gifts Event, which takes place on December 6 at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton.

The event will include an elegant cocktail reception, lavish dinner and two fascinating speakers: Dan Raviv, CBS correspondent and co-author of the new book, “Spies Against Armageddon: Inside Israel’s Secret Wars,” and Efraim Halevy, ninth director of Mossad, Israel’s chief intelligence and Secret Service agency.

The event’s co-chairs are Gail and Warren Greenspoon, Adele and Herman Lebersfeld, and Judi and Allan Schuman.

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“Every day, for 33 years, our Federation has been feeding the hungry, caring for our elderly, honoring our heritage, educating the next generation, inspiring hope, providing comfort and brightening lives—at home, in Israel and around the world,” said Joseph Mishkin, 2013 campaign chair. “But we couldn’t possibly do it without the overwhelming compassion and leadership of our major donors, the critical pillars of our annual campaign.”

The Federation is also proud to announce the naming of its largest and most prestigious annual fundraising event in honor of the strongest of these pillars, Phyllis and Harvey Sandler and their family.

“The Sandler Family Major Gifts Event recognizes the Sandlers as the largest family donors in the history of our annual campaign,” said Matthew C. Levin, Federation president and CEO. Led by the Sandlers, the Ketubah Society Hall of Fame will be on display at the event, and new members will be inaugurated. Named for the traditional, beautifully decorated Jewish marriage contract, this prestigious society pays tribute to the dedicated and generous individuals, couples and families with cumulative financial commitments of $1 million or more during the Federation’s history.

The Federation’s Major Gifts Program is sponsored by Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC, Proskauer, and Steinberg Global Asset Management, Ltd. The Boca Raton Observer is the exclusive magazine sponsor. O For more information, call 561-852-3270, email danav@bocafed.org or visit jewishboca.org.

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STILL GOING STRONG BRRH Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League Celebrates 50th Anniversary t was 1962 when the two children of Boca Raton residents Gloria and Robert Drummond died after being poisoned by a neighbor’s child.

With no hospital in Boca Raton at the time, Drummond’s tragedy spurred a groundswell of concern by local residents for the need of a medical facility.

That September, 351 civic-minded residents gathered to charter an organization whose mission would be to raise funds for the creation of a hospital and subsequently serve as the institution’s volunteer arm. Out of devastating personal loss and pressing community need, the

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Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League was created. So were the fundraising seeds sown that would result in the creation of what is now Boca Raton Regional Hospital.

During the next 50 years, the organization’s fundraising efforts contributed more than $30 million to the hospital. With a current active roster of nearly 1,200 individuals, it constitutes one of the largest hospital-based volunteer organizations in the nation.

“From very humble beginnings, the DebbieRand Memorial Service League has grown into a critically important component of Boca Regional,” said Debbie Leising, current president.

The league maintains a host of initiatives, such as its well-known Thrift Shop and the Hospital Gift shop, which generate funds to support BRRH. It also provides volunteer support throughout the hospital’s patient units, waiting and treatment areas and emergency department.

Said BRRH President and CEO Jerry Fedele: “The Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League is one of the most distinguishing facets of our hospital and a shining example of the material difference volunteerism can make in so many ways.” O For more information, call 561-955-7100 or visit brrh.com

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NOVEMBER 19-20 Madonna is the music industry’s original chameleon, successfully reinventing herself so that she remains relevant on the youth-obsessed pop scene—even at the ripe old age of 54. The singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, astute entrepreneur and mother of four is a one-woman entertainment dynasty, having sold more than 300 million albums and CDs, and being named Guinness World Records’ best-selling female recording artist. Born Madonna Louise Ciccone in Bay City, Mich., she moved to New York City with just $35 in her wallet and dreams of a show biz career. She worked at Dunkin’ Donuts, and then performed with a modern dance troupe before starting a band with a former boyfriend. When her sound impressed a local deejay, he introduced her to Sire Records founder Seymour Stein. He gave her a contract, her single, “Everybody,” was a hit—and the rest is history. Now considered one of the greatest figures in contemporary pop music, Madonna is credited with being a pioneer and opening doors for many of today’s hottest female artists, from Britney Spears and Pink, to Christina Aguilera and her most public rival, Lady Gaga. Check out Madonna’s 8 p.m. show, when she performs at AmericanAirlines Arena.

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happenings calendar Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org NOVEMBER 2 “Unforgettable—A Tribute to Nat King Cole” Featuring George Benson Show begins at 8 p.m.

NOVEMBER 8 Macy Gray Show begins at 8:30 p.m.

AmericanAirlines Arena 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 786-777-1000; aaarena.com NOVEMBER 16 Serrat y Sabina Show begins at 8 p.m.

NOVEMBER 19-20 Madonna Show begins at 8 p.m.

AutoNation® IMAX® Theater Museum of Discovery & Science, 401 S.W. Second St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-6637; mods.org NOVEMBER 1-30 “African Adventure 3D: Safari in the Okavango” Show times vary.

BB&T Center One Panther Parkway, Sunrise, 954-835-7000;

thebbtcenter.com NOVEMBER 1 The Who “Quadrophenia and More” Tour, with Vintage Trouble Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

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THEY’VE GOT THE BEAT: “Drumline Live” performs on November 9 at The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

NOVEMBER 3, 8, 10, 21, 23, 25, 29 Florida Panthers Hockey Start times vary.

NOVEMBER 30 WBA Championship Boxing and Flo Rida Live in Concert Show begins at 5 p.m.

Coral Springs Center for the Arts 2855 Coral Springs Dr., Coral Springs, 954-3445999; coralspringscenterforthearts.com NOVEMBER 30 An Evening with Richard Marx Show begins at 8 p.m.

Hard Rock Live Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954-797-5555; hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com

Bicentennial Park 1075 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-358-7550; bayfrontparkmiami.com

NOVEMBER 2 Jill Scott Show begins at 8 p.m.

NOVEMBER 17-18 Miami Jazz Fest (Bayfront Park) Show times vary.

NOVEMBER 4 Heart with Special Guest Shawn Colvin Show begins at 7 p.m.

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NOVEMBER 8 Weezer with Special Guest Ash Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER 21 I Love Latin Music Festival Show begins at 8 p.m.

NOVEMBER 13-18 World Indoor Beach Soccer Championships Start times vary.

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NOVEMBER 27 THROUGH DECEMBER 1 Smokey Robinson Presents: “Human Nature the Motown Show” Show times vary.

James L. Knight International Center

1501 N.W. Third St., Miami, 877-627-5467; miami.marlins.mlb.com NOVEMBER 14 Venezuela vs. Nigeria Soccer Starts at 8:05 p.m.

Mizner Park Amphitheater 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561-750-1668; ticketmaster.com

400 S.E. Second Ave., Miami, 305-416-5970; jlkc.com

NOVEMBER 1 Counting Crows Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER 4 David Bisbal Acoustic Tour Show begins at 7 p.m.

NOVEMBER 2 The Script Show begins at 8 p.m.

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Parker Playhouse 707 N.E. Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222; parkerplayhouse.com NOVEMBER 3 Steven Wright Show begins at 8 p.m.

NOVEMBER 17 Nathan Pacheco Show begins at 8 p.m.

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 5550 N.W. 40th St., Coconut Creek, 954-977-6700;

seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com NOVEMBER 10 Mike Tyson “Undisputed Truth” One-Man Show Show begins at 9 p.m.

NOVEMBER 11 Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang Show begins at 7 p.m.

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222; browardcenter.org NOVEMBER 13 Acoustic Alchemy Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER 30 THROUGH DECEMBER 1 Eddie Vedder Show times vary.

The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-6737300; livenation.com NOVEMBER 9 Lisa Lampanelli Show begins at 8 p.m.

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561-832-7469; kravis.org NOVEMBER 9 “Drumline Live” Show begins at 8 p.m.

NOVEMBER 13-18 “Catch Me If You Can” Show times vary.

NOVEMBER 21 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis Show begins at 8 p.m.

NOVEMBER 23 Clay Aiken Holiday Show Show begins at 8 p.m.

events NOVEMBER 1 Center for Creative Education Second Annual Little Black Dress Event Ladies are invited to get dolled up in their favorite

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Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-8059927 or visit cceflorida.org.

NOVEMBER 1 BeachBash Indulge in tasty delicacies from South Florida’s hottest culinary establishments and dance to music by DJ Supersede. Benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Takes place in the Panorama Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale. Starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 954739-5006 or visit jebcf.org.

NOVEMBER 2 Walking with Anthony’s First Annual “Movement for Change: It’s Time to Soar” Fundraiser An evening of dinner, dancing, and live and silent auctions to honor Dr. Allan Levi of Jackson Memorial Hospital for his ongoing efforts to help and heal individuals with spinal cord injuries. Takes place at Hangar 9 at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 866-954-3344 or visit walkingwithanthony.org.

NOVEMBER 3 Jazz at the Zoo Enjoy a night at the zoo with music by the Bobby Lee Rodgers Jazz Trio, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, cocktails, a silent auction and gift bags. Benefits Wheels for Kids. Takes place at the Palm Beach Zoo in West Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-533-0887 or visit palmbeachzoo.org.

NOVEMBER 3 Fifth Annual Denim, Diamonds and Dice Casino Partake in casino-style gaming, great food and cocktails

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for a good cause. Benefits the Unicorn Children’s Foundation. Takes place at The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach in Manalapan.

Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-6209377 or visit unicornchildrensfoundation.org.

NOVEMBER 7 B’nai Torah Congregation Annual Holiday Boutique Start your shopping early with an extraordinary variety of holiday gifts for all ages. Takes place at the Ruth and Edward Taubman Early Childhood Center at B’nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton. Starts at 8:45 a.m.

For more information, call 305-975-8893 or visit bnaitorah.org.

NOVEMBER 7 Spanish River Community High School Foundation’s Second Annual Mahjong “Styles, Tiles & Tastes” Event Play mahjong and cards, then enjoy lunch, boutique shopping with local vendors and raffle prizes. Benefits Spanish River High School’s SRCHS Foundation. Takes place at Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-241-2246 or visit spanishriverfoundation.org.

NOVEMBER 7 THROUGH JANUARY 6 “Banned and Burned Literary Censorship and the Loss of Freedom” Exhibit In 1933, hundreds of authors had their books burned by the Nazis. View these books at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s traveling exhibition. Takes place at the West Palm Beach Library in West Palm Beach. Show times vary. For more information, call 561-868-7715 or visit wpblibraryfound.org.

NOVEMBER 8 Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Business and Professional Division Industry Icon Series Program Leon Cooperman, a Forbes 400 member and former chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, will be the keynote speaker. Takes place at Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, Zinman Hall in Boca Raton.

Starts at 8 a.m. For more information, call 561-8523128 or visit bocafed.org.

NOVEMBER 9 Special Veterans Day Program Delray Beach resident Fred Singer will showcase his film, “Memories of the Greatest Generation,” which features eight veterans, their spouses and their postWorld War II experiences.

Takes place at the Delray Beach Public Library in Delray Beach. Starts at 2 p.m. For more information, call 561-266-9490 or visit delraylibrary.org.

NOVEMBER 9 Fifth Annual Autumn Moonlight Cocktail Party A fundraiser with live and silent auctions to benefit autism research at the University of Miami, and the Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. Takes place at Specialty Automotive Treatments in Fort Lauderdale.

Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 954-262-7732 or visit cardautumnmoonlight.org.

NOVEMBER 10 Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s Take Steps Walk Join hundreds of walkers in this fundraising effort to create awareness of digestive diseases. Takes place at CityPlace in West Palm Beach.

Starts at 3 p.m. For more information, call 561-2182929 or visit ccfa.org.

SAYING GOODBYE TO A BOCA LEGEND

ALTIER, SR., JOSEPH R., of Boca Raton, FL passed away at home on Sunday, July 15, 2012 with his loving and devoted wife Marjorie at his side in his final moments. He was 88 years old. Joseph was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on December 16, 1923 to Alexander and Antoinette (DelRocco) Altier. He was the youngest of 13 children.

As a young man Joseph joined the US Army and proudly served his country with honors as a Tank Driver with the 8th Armored Division. He was also qualified as a Radio Operator and Gunner. His division was stationed throughout Europe as well as North Africa. Joe was honorably discharged in 1946 after 16 months overseas and awarded three battle stars. After his service, Joseph went to school in Philadelphia for watch and jewelry repairing. He opened his first jewelry store in Scranton in 1947. He married his sweetheart, Marjorie Howell, in 1954. With the success of the jewelry store, Joseph left it in the care of his brothers and relocated to Boca Raton, where Joseph and Marjorie opened Boca Ratonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first jewelry store (Altier Jewelers), which continues as a family owned and operated business.

Joseph was preceded in death by his youngest son, William; as well as five sisters and five brothers. He is survived by his wife Marjorie, sons Alex (Debra) and Joseph, Jr.; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Alice Bonafanti, and brother, Michael; and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass was held in Boca Raton on July 20 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Interment at Boca Raton Mausoleum. Joseph was best known for his generosity and kindness, he had an enormous heart that never stopped giving. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten as his name lives on through his family jewelry store. Donations in memory of Joseph may be made to either The Louis and Anne Green Memory & Wellness Center (561-297-0502) or the George Snow Scholarship Fund (561-347-6799). Glick Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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happenings calendar NOVEMBER 10 Florida Atlantic University “Make Waves on the 50” Gala This black-tie event features gourmet cuisine, live entertainment, fireworks, a silent auction and more. Benefits FAU scholarships. Takes place at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton. Starts at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, call 561-297-3010 or visit fau.edu/2012gala.

NOVEMBER 10 Destination Fashion 2012 A concert by Enrique Iglesias and a Saks Fifth Avenue fashion show are just a few of the highlights of this sleek event, which will be hosted

by Tom Brokaw. Benefits The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis. Takes place at Bal Harbour Shops in Bal Harbour. Times vary.

For more information, call 305-243-4656 or visit thebuonicontifund.com/fashion.

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NOVEMBER 10 Annual Arthritis Walk Fundraiser Walk to support arthritis research and education. Takes place at John Prince Park in Lake Worth. Starts at 8 a.m. For more information, call 561-833-1133 or visit arthritis.org.

NOVEMBER 11 Veterans Day Parade Help salute our veterans in the time-honored tradition of a parade with floats, a marching band and fireworks. Takes place on Clematis Street in West Palm Beach. Starts at 2 p.m. For more information, call 561-316-7723 or visit pbcveteranscommittee.org.

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NOVEMBER 12 Donna Klein Jewish Academy’s Seventh 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 in Boca Raton. Starts at 8 a.m. For more information, call 561-852-5007 or visit dkja.org.

NOVEMBER 16 Mizner Park Tree Lighting Ceremony Kick off the holidays with a 47-foot Christmas tree, giant wooden dreidels, a working toy train set 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 17 Second Annual Corporate Cup Challenge A competition designed to celebrate health and wellness in the workplace while emphasizing teamwork. Takes place at the Peter Blum Family YMCA of Boca Raton in Boca Raton. Starts at 8 a.m. For more information, call 561-2370958 or visit ymcaspbc.org.

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NOVEMBER 17 Food For The Poor’s 5K Walk/Run For Hunger Proceeds from this year’s event will raise money to purchase food for destitute families in the Caribbean and Latin America. Takes place at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach. Starts at 6:30 a.m. For more information, call 888-4044248 or visit foodforthepoor.org.

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NOVEMBER 18 Downtown Open Market Hosted by Royal Palm Place Enjoy arts, indie crafts, vintage goods, food and more. Takes place at Royal Palm Place Monument Piazza in Boca Raton. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-392-8920 or visit royalpalmplace.com.

NOVEMBER 24-25 13th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Thanksgiving Weekend Art Festival Enjoy arts, crafts and more. Takes place at Pineapple Grove in Downtown Delray Beach.

Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-746-6615 or visit artfestival.com.

NOVEMBER 29-30 Wadaiko Drumming Performances Ronin Taiko returns for two shows featuring Japanese drumming, theater, dance and martial arts. Takes place at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561-495-0233 or visit morikami.org.

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NOVEMBER 29 THROUGH DECEMBER 1 17th Annual AT&T Jeb Bush Florida Classic This three-day event includes a Beach Bash, 65 Roses Gala, golf classic and fishing tournament.

Benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of South Florida. Times and locations vary. For more information, call 954-739-5006 or visit cff.org.

NOVEMBER 30 Florence Fuller Child Development Centers’ Wee Dream Ball “The Garden of Dreams”-themed extravaganza features dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, and more. Takes place at Woodfield Country Club of Boca Raton in Boca Raton.

Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561391-7274 or visit ffcdc.org. O

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We offer complete “Lifetime Dental Care” which is a program designed to adjust and grow with our patients as their needs change. This unique approach to comprehensive dentistry can be applied to individuals as well as whole families.

Regency Court Dentistry offers 24 Hour Emergency Dental Care for accident and trauma situations. Our staff has the experience and knowledge to assist you in your time of need.

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The T Boca Raton Observer congratulates Lynn U University on its incredible success as the O Official Host of the 2012 Presidential Debate.

The university, which this year also celebrates its 50th anniversary, is renowned for providing quality education to students from 87 nations, and ranks fourth in the nation in its percentage of enrolled international students.

During the event, Lynn proudly let the world know about its mission—and our fine city—with a touch of humor. Many students wore shirts that read, “We’ve Never Heard of You, Either.” The world has definitely heard of them now.

The event’s success can be attributed to Dr. Kevin M. Ross, Christine E. Lynn, Dr. and Mrs. Donald E. Ross, Elaine Wold and the school’s staff, faculty, students and volunteers, all of whom worked tirelessly to make it a winner.

The Boca Raton Observer was proud to include nclude its magazines in the 2,500 gift bags provided vided to the worldwide media and to be a Small Business Partner.

We applaud Lynn University on a job ob well done.

As Dr. Ross said, Lynn is truly what “the world d is coming to.”

Photos by Janis Bucher

happenings flash SAKS FIFTH AVENUE FASHIONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NIGHT OUT The stylish crowd gathered at Saks Fifth Avenue Boca Raton at Town Center for an evening of signature cocktails, fall makeovers, beauty consultations and more.

Guests also had the opportunity to preview this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hottest fashion trends.

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happenings flash JAFCO’S SECOND ANNUAL IN MY SHOES LUNCHEON Nearly 500 guests gathered at Boca West Country Club for a delicious lunch, inspirational presentations and a Ribbon of Hope ceremony to raise funds for JAFCO’s new Respite and Family Resource Center, which is scheduled to open next fall. The event generated more than $120,000.

1 Lisa Pawliger, Leslie Greene, Kim Rochelle, Gail Marlow, Jenn Betesh, Maria Stevens, Dorinne Gerstin, Stacey Austein, Linda Sachs, Susan Hyman, Sandy Rizzo-Weiner, Amy Bergman and Kim Fetterman FRONT: Randi Winter and Lori Konsker

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KIDS IN DISTRESS DINNER WITH PHILANTHROPISTS Supporters of Kids In Distress gathered at Wasie Villa in Fort Lauderdale for a seven-course feast presented by Signature Grand and The Wasie Foundation. The dinner was part of an exclusive series designed to recognize charities and nonprofit organizations in South Florida.

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now&noteworthy Dr. Glenn M. Charles Introduces Robotic-Assisted Hair Transplantation To Florida Dr. Charles is a caring and energetic doctor who practices surgical hair restoration. Generally, because so much individual attention to detail is needed on each patient, only one or two procedures are performed each day. The Charles Medical Group is the only clinic in the Southeastern United States to offer the latest Robotic-assisted hair restoration device, ARTAS. Patients from all corners of the globe come to Charles Medical Group to obtain natural/undetectable results. Charles Medical Group, 200 Glades Road, Boca Raton, 561-395-5544; charleshair.com.

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Visit Unique Boutique For An Exceptional Shopping Experience The holidays are a special time of year for gift giving and expressing your love. Unique Boutique offers one-of-a-kind pieces in a gallery setting, specializing in spectacular handcrafted wearable art. Rare stones and pearls adorn rings, bracelets, earrings and pendants set in all metals sure to please even the most discriminating customer.

Allow the courteous and helpful staff to assist you in choosing the perfect gift. Unique Boutique, 204 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561-272-6654; uniqueboutiquejewelry.com.

Ellis, Ged & Bodden, P.A. 9/11 Commemoration Event Honored Boca Raton And Delray Beach Police And Firefighters This distinguished event provided a day to salute our police and firefighters, as well as the families who support their heroic calling. “We owe so much to the men and women who police our streets and protect our homes. They are the backbone of our community, and without them, we couldn’t live our lives, raise our families and operate our businesses in safety and comfort,” said C. Glen Ged, a founding partner and CEO of Ellis, Ged & Bodden. Ellis, Ged & Bodden, P.A., 7171 North Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, 561-995-1966; ellisandged.com.

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Jessie Boutique Is Now Open In Boca Raton Jessica Uchuya was born and raised on Miami Beach with a love for fashion that started when she was 8 years old. She opened her first store in Aventura, her second in Miami Beach and after many requests from customers, Jessie Boutique is now in Boca Raton. Called “one of the best boutiques in Miami” by Lucky Magazine and Refinery 29, Jessie has dressed many celebrities from Eva Longoria to Shakira.

Become a fan on Facebook and receive daily updates on new merchandise. Jessie Boutique, 6006 S.W. 18th St., Boca Raton, 561-447-0550; jessieboutique.com.

Enter To Win A European Dream Cruise From Boca Express Travel/American Express Dreaming about getting away and indulging in modern luxury? Boca Express Travel and Celebrity Cruises would love to send you on your dream European cruise. Book a seven-night or longer 2012 Celebrity cruise with Boca Express Travel for a chance to win a 2013 European cruise. Call for details and special offers. Boca Express Travel/American Express, 8177 Glades Road, Suite 14, Boca Raton, 561-451-4511; bocaexpresstravel.com.

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happenings [the local real estate report] SUBDIVISION

ADDRESS

BUYER

PRIOR SALE PRICE

SALE PRICE

SELLER

PRIOR SALE DATE

200 EAST CONDOMINIUM

200 E PALMETTO PARK RD

BUHLE KATHERYN

200 EAST PARTNERS LLC

$1,450,000

ADDISON RESERVE

7622 PLAYA RIENTA WAY

VITULI ALAN

POLOVIN GORDON ADRIAAN

$1,500,000

AZURA

17359 PAVAROSO ST

BROVERMAN FREDDA R

TOLL FL X LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

$1,027,522

$5,100,000

05-FEB-10

ADDISON RESERVE

7294 SARIMENTO PL

CANTER JUDY

WEINSTEIN ROBERT S

$750,000

$970,000

26-FEB-04

BOCA EAST ESTATES

1620 SW 4TH AVE

WILKERSON STEPHEN L III

WARD LAWTON T

$625,000

$365,300

01-AUG-96

BOCA EAST ESTATES

338 SW 16TH ST

BABINCAK ALYCIA

WILLIX ROBERT D JR

$618,000

$325,200

01-DEC-95

BOCA RATON RACQUET & SAILING

1975 SW 10TH ST

ELMALEH TARA LEIGH

BAREN CARL INDIV TRUSTEE

$675,000

BROKEN SOUND CC - BERMUDA RUN

5896 NW 23RD WAY

KAMINSKY MARTIN L

KASKY ROBERT A

$800,000

$1,250,000

31-MAR-05

$925,000

$907,000

02-AUG-01

$665,000

$505,000

12-DEC-11

$2,200,000

$1,325,100

18-APR-12 29-MAY-03

21-APR-03

20-FEB-09

BROKEN SOUND CC - GRAND OAKS

2647 NW 64TH BLVD

LEE JOHN W II

BERMAN WES INDIV TRUSTEE

CARIBBEAN KEYS

5660 NE 7TH AVE

ALERKSOUSI MAYSANA

LIPPMAN STEVEN

ESTANCIA

7534 ESTRELLA CIR

HENRY DARLENE

MANION CHRISTOPHER

FIELDBROOK ESTATES

17709 FIELDBROOK CIR N

MALIS CANDACE

UNITED ASSET HOLDINGS RESIDENTIAL LLC

FOX LANDING

19125 FOX LANDING DR

PAONESSA DOMINICK

BOREK SAM

$675,000

$595,000

HARBOR EAST

788 NE MARINE DR

CORCOS RACHEL

CARADONNA TIMOTHY J

$1,975,000

$1,050,000

12-MAY-08

LAKE ROGERS ISLE

3393 NE 7TH DR

BRAUN TRACEY

IKOLA GARRY

$1,850,000

$795,000

19-MAY-03

LAKE ROGERS ISLE

785 NE 33RD ST

CHWICK JANE

ROSS KENNETH LAWRENCE

$1,450,000

$1,200,000

23-JUL-08

LES JARDINS

4530 NW 23RD TER

FRIESEN GARTH

MARSHALL JOHN D

$1,300,000

$532,900

01-JAN-89

LES JARDINS

2385 NW 41ST ST

DOYLE SARAH M

KAUFMAN MARC A

$950,000

$408,400

LONG LAKE ESTATES

18065 LONG LAKE DR

GOTTLIEB LALEH

CURCIO ALEXANDER A

MIZNER’S PRESERVE

16501 VIA VENETIA E

LITMAN NICOLE LYN

GOTTLIEB MICHAEL

$1,430,000

29-MAY-07

$1,300,000 $1,090,000

01-OCT-87 07-APR-06

$700,000

26-JUN-03

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ADDRESS

BUYER

SELLER

SALE PRICE

PRIOR SALE PRICE

PRIOR SALE DATE

MIZNER’S PRESERVE

6382 VIA VENETIA N

APPEL STUART

RUSSO RONALD J

$722,650

$480,000

30-MAR-12

MIZNER’S PRESERVE

6060 VIA VENETIA S

KAYAL BRUCE

MCGEE JOSEPH H

$865,000

$810,000

17-SEP-01

OLD FLORESTA

854 AZALEA ST

BUCHHOLZ MARILYN E

LEBBAD JOHN A

$1,000,001

$1,200,000

01-SEP-05

PARKSIDE

1520 PARKSIDE CIR S

BEZJAK MICHELE

BUBB FRANK W III

$775,000

$425,000

01-JUN-95

POLO CLUB - BLUE CORAL COVE

17201 CORAL COVE WAY

ANTOKAL JEANETTE

DUDWICK RONALD B

$800,000

$775,000

01-APR-89

POLO CLUB - OAKS

16283 VINTAGE OAKS LN

CAGNER CAROL L

JACOBSON ALFRED

$1,410,000

$1,022,000

01-MAR-96

POLO CLUB - OAKS

16298 VINTAGE OAKS LN

REBAK FRED A

CON JER FLORIDA FAMILY PARTNERSHIP

$1,380,000

$1,092,500

01-MAR-97

RIO POCO

16170 RIO DEL PAZ

MARTIN BARBARA

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC

$777,500

$550,100

06-JUL-12

RIO POCO

16215 RIO BAILE

WELLBORN ELIZABETH REDCHUK

EISENBERG JASON E

$875,000

$1,103,000

05-MAR-01

ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

2299 W SILVER PALM RD

JOHNSON RICHARD F

MAZZOLA KENNETH J

$1,125,000

$560,400

29-APR-98

SATURNIA

11833 BAYFIELD DR

TUSA DAHLIA ANN

MCCUE ROBERT BRANDIS II

$780,000

$907,500

31-JUL-09

SATURNIA

19250 S CREEKSHORE CT

TANNENBAUM DANA

LUDWIG MITCHEL FRANK

$782,500

$1,175,000

31-OCT-06

SEASONS OF BOCA RATON

6064 NW 31ST WAY

GOLDFARB CINDY

PESSO DAVID

$780,000

$553,000

02-APR-01

SEASONS OF BOCA RATON

6159 NW 32ND AVE

GRECSEK GARY E

DEMAREST SCOTT

$870,000

$445,000

01-DEC-93

THE OAKS - FOX HILL ESTATES

17574 CIRCLE POND CT

VOGEL RICHARD

LEVINE STEVEN

$1,060,000

$1,261,500

11-AUG-06

THORNHILL GREEN

22175 LARKSPUR TRL

CUTLER JONATHAN

NIMHAUSER HAROLD B

$1,225,000

$1,100,000

12-JUN-08

TUNISON PALMS

434 NW 7TH AVE

ANDRIANOVA IRINA

DURAND MICHEL

$1,185,000

$800,000

03-MAR-04

$876,250

$1,040,000

15-MAR-06

WOODFIELD CC - BRIARCLIFF

4133 NW 60TH CIR

SCHNEIDER JOEL

EISNER DAVID ALAN INDIV TRUSTEE

WOODFIELD CC - ENCLAVE

6483 ENCLAVE WAY

KAPLAN NICOLE H

PORCELLI JOSEPH F

$1,290,000

WOODFIELD CC - HAMPTONS

5869 HARRINGTON WAY

WINNICK JESSICA

GROSSMAN JEFFREY A

$1,400,000

$510,000

WOODFIELD CC - HAMPTONS

5845 WINDSOR CT

BRAVERMAN JENNIFER

KALLEN GREGORY

$1,340,000

$915,000

18-JAN-02

WOODFIELD CC - LANDINGS

3859 NW 65TH DR

RAPHAN LESLIE

BALSAM COLIN LESTER

$1,275,000

$1,425,000

09-JUN-08

24-DEC-08 30-AUG-01

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STRENGTH IN NUMBERS Pap Corps Raises Funds And Awareness For Cancer Research BY EMILY J. MINOR t began in 1952 with five women from Miami who wanted to raise money and awareness for women’s gynecological cancers. Today, the Pap Corps has 21,000 members in three South Florida counties, and they work to raise money for all kinds of cancer.

Men, women, kids. Cancer has no boundaries.

Today, there are 54 Pap Corps chapters in South Florida; in Boca Raton alone, MAKING AN IMPACT: the Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Re(Clockwise from Top) search has a dozen chapters and counting.

The Pap Corps Walk“Boca West has 1,100 members,” says athon; JoAnne Goldberg Pap Corps president JoAnne Goldberg, at Boca Festival Days celebrating The Pap from Boca Raton. “Some of our chapters Corps’ 60th birthday raise a lot of money. Some of our chapters with Troy M. McLellan, raise a little money. But every dollar counts.” president of the Boca Charity work is sometimes a given in Raton Chamber of Commerce; Goldberg South Florida. But what’s different about and Barbara Pessel Pap Corps, say those involved, is their (past president) at The strength in numbers—and their success Pap Corps Walkathon at raising money. There are only two paid employees: an office manager and a bookkeeper. Everyone else volunteers.

Last year the chapters in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties raised $3.2 million, which goes directly to the

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Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Only about $200,000 is kept aside to run the entire operation.

Since its inception, Pap Corps has raised $43 million for cancer research. And while traditionally a lot of charity work is taken on by women, Pap Corps encourages men to get involved. “We’ve actually made a big push this year,” Goldberg says.

Tony Casselli of the Aberdeen chapter in Boynton Beach says they meet once a month for coffee and confab, raising money as they go. “We started out with 26 (men) and now we have 120,” he says.

The bulk of the funds raised in South Florida are from chapter-organized golf

tournaments, card parties, fashion shows and silent auctions. But Pap Corps has big hopes for its tri-county Walk-a-thon, scheduled for March 16, 2013 at Florida Atlantic University’s Boca Raton campus.

Want to help? They need volunteers to plan events and raise money, and many chapters are open to non-neighborhood volunteers.

The group was named after Dr. Georgios Papanikolaou, who invented the Pap smear. But eventually, the women saw the need to raise money for all cancers, including those affecting men and children.

And Goldberg doesn’t discuss which chapters raise the most money, because every cent matters, she says.

“I don’t think anyone goes through life without someone they know or someone in their life having cancer,” Goldberg says. “It’s out there. It’s terrible. We fund this research so we can help the doctors and say goodbye to cancer.” O For more information about Pap Corps, call 561-798-3116 or visit papcorps.org.

Their mailing address is 3848 FAU Blvd., Boca Raton, FL, 33431.