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Nearly 1,000 People of All Faiths Volunteer, Gather in Solidarity Against Hate During MLK Day

Whole Foods Market Opens in Delray Beach

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Boca Raton Public Library Presents The Art Exhibit, “Exquisite Journey Into Creativity,” By Keryn Jaimes

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Boca Raton Regional Hospital Pinkball Event This Saturday

Boca Raton Opening Up Its Newest Park

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Sailfish win Thriller at Home Against ERAU

Delray Chamber Hospitality Job Fair By Staff Reports About 10 local hotels are scheduled to take part in a hospitality job fair at the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce on Monday, with a wide range of fields represented. With the job market as competitive as it is opportunities, such as Wednesday’s career fair, give students a chance to get their resumes out without conflicting with their schedule. Some of the top restaurant and hospitality employers in the area will be at a major job fair next week, hoping to hire more than dozens of parttime, full-time and seasonal positions on the spot. They will be at the Delray Beach Hospitality Job Fair & Career Expo 2020, on Monday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce offices,140 NE 1st St. “ Our hospitality industry has a great many job openings at nearly all of our properties in Delray Beach,” Stephanie Immelman, President & CEO of the Delray Chamber, said in a news release. “It’s important that we hire within our community.” Story on Page 5

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In a decision met with rousing applause, the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Parks District unanimously voted to move forward with the Boca National Golf Course project by sending the course design to the City of Boca Raton for approval.

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• The Boca Raton City Council has approved a long-term land lease with Brightline, soon to be Virgin Trains, for the construction of a train station and parking garage near the City’s Downtown Library. By the end of 2020, Boca Raton is expected to be the third new station in the company’s south corridor, joining Aventura and PortMiami in connecting the privately-operated, intercity rail system. Current stations and stops include West Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami. • This past Sunday, under the leadership of the Rotary Club Boca Raton West and their president, Douglas Heizer, all six Rotary Clubs of the Boca Raton area came together for the 13th Annual Boca Raton Toy Drive. The event, which was first put together by Douglas Heizer and David Wilson in 2006 and since then Heizer grew the event from just one Rotary Club to include all local Rotary Clubs in Boca Raton to collect toys for the unprivileged children in our area. • Palm Beach State College will begin offering the courses for its Business Specialist College Credit Certificate at the Riviera Beach Public Works Center in January as part of a new initiative to enhance access to short-term educational training for the city’s residents. • Lynn University placed among the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges in The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges: 2019 Edition. The annual report profiled the top 413 institutions with commitments to green practices and programs. Schools were chosen based on a 2018–19 survey that analyzed academic offerings, campus policies and practices, and green • While the clot-busting drug, tPA, has been the gold standard to treat stroke for decades, researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine and Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s (BRRH) Marcus Neuroscience Institute are taking treatment options to the next level. Jang-Yen (John) Wu, Ph.D., distinguished professor of biomedical science in FAU’s

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Community Boca Raton Opening Up Its Newest Park

By Dale King A soft opening is planned for Boca’s first waterfront park. The city is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday, Feb. 22, to mark the grand opening of Hillsboro El Rio Park, just south of SW 18th Street between Dixie Highway and the El Rio Canal. The ceremony is scheduled to run from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Following the dedication, residents are invited to explore and enjoy the brand-new playground, join in a pick-up game of basketball, pickleball or volleyball, launch a kayak or paddleboard or wander the grounds of the park. The celebration will also include family fun activities and food trucks, among other things. Officially, the 14-acre park will be called Hillsboro El Rio Park South, and complements Hillsboro El Rio Park North, a 12.5-acre facility which opened in 2002. Basically, the two recreation areas are separated by SW 18th Street – and a lot of years. Creation of the parks along the El Rio Canal have been in the works, off and on, for probably a decade or more. Phase 1 of Hillsboro El Rio Park on the north side of SW 18th Street includes athletic fields and has been open to the public for 18 years. A weathered

plaque marks the date of its launch. Fire Station 8, which is situated on the northeastern section of the cityowned parcel, was dedicated in 2005. According to records on the city’s website, discussions about Phase 2 of the park have been in progress for many years. A renewed commitment to activities at the city’s waterfront park sites became a priority just during the past few years. The Hillsboro El Rio Park site was recognized in the city’s Waterfront Master Plan as a natural addition to enhancing waterside activities for residents. Once home to the city’s landfill, the area has recently seen some major infrastructure improvements, including a water main replacement along 18th Street followed by repaving of 18th Street and upgrades to the railroad tracks that include a quiet zone to accommodate the new Brightline/Virgin USA trains. The city is investing an estimated $7.8 million in environmental remediation, land clearing and other work at the park location. After receiving input from surrounding neighbors and recommendations by the Parks and Recreation Board, the city drafted a new site plan, one offering a park that will be open dawn to dusk and will include a variety of amenities.

Liverpool-born Beatles Tribute Band to Visit Lake Worth on National Tour The Mersey Beatles, a Liverpoolborn & based Beatles tribute band and the house band for over a decade at the world-famous Cavern Club, will be performing at the Duncan Theatre on Friday, February 14th, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. They will be performing an all new show of the #1 Hits plus Fab Favorites from all the eras. The Mersey Beatles are no ordinary tribute band! Since 1999, the band has played sell-out shows in more than 20 countries, recreating the Beatles’ most popular hits. The lads grew up as childhood and schoolmate friends, just like The Beatles. They are the official Beatles tribute band representing the City of Liverpool, and from 2002 to 2012, they were the resident tribute band at The Cavern Club, the nightclub in Liverpool, England, where The Beatles perfected their act before launching a global rock music revolution in the 1960s. Julia Baird, John Lennon’s sister and Director of the Cavern Club, endorses the band and traveled with them on many of their US tours. She says, “The Mersey Beatles have been playing the Cavern Club for over 15 years and are

one of the best you will see!” Experience their natural Liverpool accents, wit, and charm. With no rehearsed scripts, their crowd banter truly captures the original spirit of the Beatles. These talented musicians appear with beautifully designed costumes and replica guitars from all eras. To purchase tickets ($39 & 59 VIP) visit palmbeachstate.edu/theatre/ duncan-theatre. VIP includes premium seating, a Mersey Beatles CD download, and an autographed poster. The Duncan Theatre is an all-ages venue and is located at 4200 South Congress Avenue #AU, Lake Worth, FL 33461 QUICK FACTS + Playing Duncan Theatre on Friday, February 14th at 8:00 p.m. + Liverpool-born & based Beatles tribute band + Endorsed by John Lennon’s sister, the Director of the Cavern Club, Julia Baird + Spent 12 years as resident band at the Cavern Club + Toured over 20 countries

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Spady Museum, Arts Garage Host Nearly 1,000 People of All Faiths Historic Florida’s African American Volunteer, Gather in Solidarity ‘Highwaymen’ Painters for Black Against Hate During MLK Day History Month

DELRAY BEACH - A handful of historic black painters who made a living peddling their landscape paintings up and down Florida’s highways out of the trunk of their cars, will return to the area this weekend for a two-day, pop-up exhibition, live painting demonstrations and a panel discussion. The self-taught artists, known as the Florida Highwaymen, will be at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum’s Williams Cottage and the Arts Garage on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 8 and 9. They played an essential role in depicting the state's landscape in the mid-20th century. “Living legends walk among us, and it is a privilege to be able to appreciate them while they are still here,” Charlene Farrington, director of the Spady Museum, said in a news release. Saturday’s exhibit will feature their work at the Arts Garage and the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum’s Williams Cottage from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There also will be live painting demonstrations at both locations from 1 to 2 p.m. Issac Knight‘s work will be at the Arts Garage and R.L. Lewis at The William’s Cottage.

Sunday’s exhibit will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Arts Garage. There will be a reception from 2-3 p.m. and attendees can enjoy light bites and speak with the artists. The group of 26 self-taught African American landscape painters (25 men and one woman ) were famous for their colorful scenes of palm trees blowing in the Florida breeze and the beautiful landscapes of rural Florida. Their style has been passed down to and re-imagined by modern-day African American painters. From the 1950s through the ’70s, the Highwaymen produced more than 200,000 paintings of Florida’s diverse ecology – vivid scenes depicting fiery red sunsets over aquamarine bays or the Spanish moss-covered banyan trees stretching over the state’s backwater regions. Originally, the group sold paintings for $25 or $30 each to day-tripping tourists along U.S. Route 1 on Florida’s Atlantic Coast. They sold their paintings on the same day they were made to (predominantly white) business owners in the banks, motels, and laundromats of their native Fort Pierce, even as galleries turned them away.

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(“kindness”), and believe that acting upon our Jewish values is a powerful way to respond to antisemitism and hatred of all forms.” During the interfaith solidarity event in Currie Park at the MLK Landmark Memorial in West Palm Beach, the Jewish Volunteer Center and Palm Beach Atlantic University presented Tikkun Olam (“repair the world”) Service Awards to Jervonte “Tae” Edmonds and Amy Fahnoe, two inspiring community leaders who are leading efforts to create a kinder, more inclusive world. Edmonds is the founder and CEO of Suits for Seniors, a youth preparedness and mentoring program; an advocate for education and leadership; and a champion for improving rights for minorities, women, children, the elderly, incarcerated individuals and the homeless. A third-grade teacher at Equestrian Trails Elementary School in Wellington, Fanhoe is the creator of The Positivity Project, an after-school club and summer camp at Equestrian Trails that fosters kindness, self-esteem and confidence for young students. The MLK Day of service capped off two months of JVC’s wideranging volunteer efforts including the 8 Days, 8 Ways Hanukkah initiative where more than 400 community members joined Federation and Feeding Children Everywhere at the Mandel JCCs in Boynton Beach and Palm Beach Gardens to pack 60,000 meals for those in need, and a Thanksgiving food drive where 175 turkeys were donated to local families.

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Boca Raton, FL — To honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County and the Jewish Volunteer Center, in partnership with Palm Beach Atlantic University, spearheaded a meaningful day filled with solidarity and volunteerism to unite the community on January 20, 2020 in honor of Martin Luther King Day. The annual event, which included an emotional solidarity event that honored and preserved Dr. King’s vision of a society that unites against all forms of hatred, was even more moving because it came on the heels of a series of violent attacks across the country aimed at the Jewish community. Nearly 1,000 community members of all races, religions and backgrounds attended. The day began as community members of all ages first volunteered at 19 locations across Palm Beach County, including serving meals to the homeless, preparing meals and gleaning vegetables for food-insecure families and individuals; a clothing and toiletry drive; making improvements at local homes, community centers and community gardens; a beach cleanup and more. “It is our responsibility to make the world a better place for future generations and a vital way Federation accomplishes this is by preserving Dr. King’s legacy of standing against hatred of all forms and shining a light on community leaders who are making a difference,” shared Michael Hoffman, Jewish Federation President and CEO. “We are inspired by the Jewish value of chesed

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Delray Chamber Of Commerce Hosts Hospitality Job Fair By Staff Reports About 10 local hotels are scheduled to take part in a hospitality job fair at the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce on Monday, with a wide range of fields represented. With the job market as competitive as it is opportunities, such as Wednesday’s career fair, give students a chance to get their resumes out without conflicting with their schedule. Some of the top restaurant and hospitality employers in the area will be at a major job fair next week, hoping to hire more than dozens of part-time, full-time and seasonal positions on the spot. They will be at the Delray Beach Hospitality Job Fair & Career Expo 2020, on Monday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce offices,140 NE 1st St. “ Our hospitality industry has a great many job openings at nearly all of our properties in Delray Beach,” Stephanie Immelman, President & CEO of the Delray Chamber, said in a news release. “It’s important that we hire within our community.” Positions Available Include: · Aloft Hotel – Front desk, Overnight Security, Housekeeping, Pool Attendants, Bartenders, Banquet Servers · Courtyard by Marriott Delray Beach–

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Contrast the Rhetoric of Today to the Examples of Dr. King Just over a month ago I listened as a group of students in an oratory contest shared their thoughts on the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and how he would feel today about the state of America. One said the iconic civil rights leader believed that all human beings, regardless of color, creed or economic status, had value and deserved both dignity and respect. Another mentioned how his nonviolent fight for racial equality resulted in him winning a Nobel Peace Prize. This weekend, we will join fellow Americans to observe Dr. King’s birthday and celebrate the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America. As we listen to speeches at the breakfasts, brunches, marches and walks, please consider the actions and the rhetoric emanating from our leaders in Washington and contrast that to the examples of Dr. King. An ordinary Southern Baptist minister, Dr. King preached as an idealist, but he had a pragmatic side. He saw clearly, the realities of this world. The masterful political tactician championed the dignity of ordinary people around the world, espe-

cially the poor and voiceless. He was no stranger to insults and threats. Still he always maintained his dignity. And although he was persecuted by bigoted municipal, state and federal officials, he remained tough and unflinching in the face of injustice. He predicted his death. He was in Memphis, Tennessee, preparing to support the city’s striking sanitation workers, when an assassin’s bullet cut him down as he stood on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel. Despite the injustice, he still envisioned a better future. As I look around, I see a community that is much different from the one in which Dr. King lived in the 1950s and 60s. In our schools and communities, little black boys and black girls now join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers. Blacks, women and gays are heads of major corporations and institutions of higher learning. They lead our cities, counties and represent us at the state and national levels. Still, we live in a nation where we

are judged by the color of our skins and not by the content of our character, as Dr. King hoped for. Power and access to opportunity remain unequal. Racism still plagues us. Sometimes, that racism is blatant. Or it could be as subtle as a quiet, even polite, disparagement of a person or group of people. Worse, this could be from someone close, a family member, a friend of an acquaintance. Though it may be uncomfortable, we should denounce it immediately regardless of the source So, how can we close the chasm between what has been achieved and what Dr. King envisioned? And let’s make no mistake — such a gap exists. There’s no doubt that Dr. King’s message or dream for America has taken a detour. All one needs to do is look at our country’s leadership over the last three years, to confirm that President Donald Trump has launched a frontal assault on Dr. King’s ideals. As the student said, Dr. King certainly would be profoundly disappointed considering that only 11 years earlier,

history was made when a black man was elected president, to lead this nation. There are also those who would question the importance of the King holiday. A talk show host said this week that all the speeches and tributes are getting redundant. I disagree because honoring greatness is never redundant. Let’s face it, the examples Dr. King set during those pivotal years of the Civil Rights Movement have ever-changing ramifications until today. I too long for the day when we achieve Dr. King’s vision. Such would be the day when we would be free from bigotry, prejudice, intolerance and other forms of irrational ideology and behavior. Gone from our vocabulary will be terms “white men,” “black men,” “gay candidate,” “people of color,” and other labels of superficial judgement. Let’s take this weekend to rejuvenate our souls and our commitment to the values Dr. King stood for: compassion, equality, justice, tolerance, truth and nonviolence among others.

POSITIVE LIVING By Robert J. Tamasy

Here I Am. Send Me! Have you ever done much volunteer work? Many of us might think it is all we can do to accomplish our regular work responsibilities. However, every week millions of people volunteer in a vast variety of ways. If it were not for them, many important things would never get done. Volunteers provide vital services, such as helping teachers in schools; aiding individuals who are homebound due to illness or disability; assisting in orphanages; providing foster care for children; supporting international relief agencies; addressing needs of the poor and needy; participating in short-term mission trips; responding to natural disasters; mentoring both young people and adults; and helping to care for wounded and endangered animals. Charitable organizations like the Salvation Army have been built by volunteers. Years ago, after undergoing open-heart surgery, I volunteered at a local

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hospital to visit with patients who had gone through similar procedures to offer encouragement, share from my own experiences, and give suggestions for their recovery process. It was rewarding for me, especially since I could relate to what they were experiencing and knew how much such visits would have meant for me. For those of us who follow Jesus Christ, volunteering is a privilege. In the Old Testament, we find the example of one who recognized the importance of being a volunteer. In Isaiah 6:8, we read, “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’” God took him up on his offer, and Isaiah became a bold spokesman for the Lord, calling people to repentance and offering spiritual assurance to those who were seeking to know Him better. Everyone who has been involved

with CBMC in a significant way understands it relies heavily upon volunteers. It consists of business and professional people who willingly give of their time, energy and resources to help others not only with workplace responsibilities and challenges, but also in helping them discover how biblical truth and principles relate to everyday life and work. CBMC promotes the concept of “marketplace ambassadors,” people who see their work not only as livelihoods but also as opportunities to represent Jesus to everyone they encounter. “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God” (2 Corinthians 5:20). It is like Isaiah declaring, “Here am I. Send me!” Where are ambassadors to go? The Good News of Jesus Christ is not limited to certain people groups or segments

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of society. It is to be caringly and faithfully communicated in every continent, to every nation, city and town. “He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation’” (Mark 16:15). Who are we to serve? Workplaces around the world all consist of people needing to hear the life-transforming message of Christ. In the process, we are to serve as ambassadors – His willing, volunteer representatives. “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). What are we to do? The mission is not simply to convey information, but to help people understand what it means to follow Christ, practicing and obeying what He taught. “…as you are going, make disciples…teaching them to observe all that I have commanded…” (Matthew 28:19-20).

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Shinning like stars in the marketplace

Gold Coast Tiger Bay Club Luncheon At this month’s luncheon meeting at City Fish market, the speaker was David Barkey of the Anti Defamation League. He spoke about all the sadness in this country and the hate crimes against many religions, the shootings in churches, synagogues and schools. It is sad that children are afraid to go to school in these bad times and sad what is going on in the world today .

A question I often hear when speaking about faith in the workplace comes from people who are not CEOs, those who are not the top decision-making executives in their companies. Many of them can readily understand how a CEO can affect change within an organization, but those who are not CEOs doubt their own ability to bring about change where they work, especially in terms of faith and spiritually based values. This kind of thinking, while understandable, is unfortunate because it can undermine the potential for genuine, positive change. From my own experience, and in consulting with people in many kinds of businesses and organizations, I have discovered there are unlimited opportunities of all people to make a difference. A question that naturally arises from such a statement is, “How can we make that difference?” I think the best place to start is by considering two similar passages from the Scriptures, one from the Old Testament and one from the New Testament. Both talk about people of faith “shining like stars” in their surroundings. In the prophetic book of Daniel, it tells about “a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then.” But then it declares, “Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever” (Daniel 12:1-3). The other passage, the second chapter of Philippians, reminds us, “it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” Clearly, it states wherever we go and whatever we do – even in the workplace – God can use us to accomplish His plans. Then we are instructed, “Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become

blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation. Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky” (Philippians 2:13-15). We live and work in turbulent times; at times things seem dark and disheartening. “Where is God in this?” we might wonder. It is at times like these, however, that we have the opportunity to do as the Scriptures say, to “shine like stars in the sky” to illuminate the oppressive darkness. Think of it this way: In a large, well-lit room, a lightbulb of low wattage or a candle seems to make very little difference in how bright the area appears. However, when the lights are turned off and all other sources of illumination have been eliminated, that small lightbulb or candle suddenly seems to shine brightly, drawing us to it. In a similar way, if we find ourselves working in spiritually dark environments, we can ask God to provide ways where we can “shine like stars” and make a difference far beyond anything we could imagine. Author C.S. Lewis wrote, “I believe in Christianity as I believe the sun has risen. Not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” That is a profound statement, and we should pray as ambassadors for Jesus Christ in the marketplace, as described in 2 Corinthians 5:20, that as others observe our lives and hear us tell about what we believe and why, that they also will be able to see Him. It is important to remember that God’s ways are unconventional. When we embrace His ways, and model them in the places where we work, our actions stand out to others. As the Lord works in us and through us, often in unexpected ways, they will see a difference. Over time, He will give us the opportunity to reveal Jesus Christ, “the light of the world” (John 9:5) to those around us.

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Whole Foods Market Opens in Delray Beach Whole Foods Market in Delray Beach opens its doors to the public at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Located at 680 Linton Blvd, the new 41,00 square-foot store features hundreds of items from local producers, a variety of prepared foods and grab-and-go meals, high quality natural and organic items and a full-service coffee and juice bar. Before the doors open, the store is offering complimentary coffee, local product sampling and music. The first 500 customers in line before the doors open will receive a $5 savings card, with one customer receiving one for $500. Additionally, the first 500 customers to check out will receive a custom Whole Foods Market Delray Beach reusable shopping bag. “We are thrilled to expand our presence in Palm Beach County with the addition of our new Delray Beach store,” said Jan Vandervort, Store Team Leader. “We look forward to providing the community with fresh, innovative products that all meet Whole Foods Market’s unparalleled quality standards, including hundreds from local suppliers.” All food at Whole Foods Market must meet the company’s rigorous quality standards, which prohibit hydrogenated fats, high-fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners, as well as over 100 colors, flavors and preservatives commonly found in food. In addition, all beauty and body care products must meet the company’s body care standards, which ban more than 100 commonly used ingredients, including phthalates, parabens and microbeads. Special features of the store include: Fresh produce department offering seasonal fruits and vegetables from local producers including Pero Family Farms and St. Simon’s Farm, as well as a range of items with Whole Foods Market’s Whole Trade® Guarantee, which supports suppliers that are committed to ethical trade, working conditions and the environment. Floral section offering fresh flowers, including orchid arrangements from Homestead-based Silver Vase Orchids. Seafood counter featuring offerings that are either sustainable wildcaught or Responsibly Farmed, including made-in-house, ready-to-cook options such as key lime shrimp, marinated farmraised salmon fillets and Tuscan salmon meatballs, as well as locally sourced, fresh seafood offerings including Key West pink shrimp from Cox’s Seafood, spiny lobster tail from Keys Fisheries and whole yellowtail snapper from Gary’s Seafood. Full-service butcher offering made-in-house sausages, dry-aged beef and ready-to-cook options including marinated burgers and seasoned kabobs, as well as local ground beef, ribeye steaks and strip steaks from Adams Ranch in Fort Pierce, Fla. Bakery department offering an array of freshly baked cakes and pies made in-house, as well as artisan breads, gourmet cakes, items for special diets and

options from local suppliers such as pineapple upside-down cheesecake from Cosa Duci (exclusive to Whole Foods Market), breads from Zak the Baker and an assortment of sweets from Gelato Fino. Specialty foods section featuring a variety of natural wines, freshly cut cheeses and gourmet chocolates, as well as items from local suppliers including fresh mozzarella from Mozzarita and chocolate from Norman Love Confections; an in-store American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professional oversees the cheese selection and can offer expertise, pairing suggestions and recommendations for any request or occasion. Selection of about 100 beers and 800 wines, featuring options from 11 local producers including Delray Beach-based Saltwater Brewery. Prepared foods section featuring a full-service charcuterie and chef ’s case with made-right-here deli meats, plantbased entrees, locally made bone broth served hot or in a grab-and-go bowl with noodles, veggies or grains, a salad bar, 24 seasonally rotating soups, Neapolitan and Detroit style pizza, rotisserie chickens and sushi from Sushi Maki offering a variety of Delray Beach exclusives. Bulk section offering more than 160 items including nuts, seeds, granola, grains, dried fruit and candy. Beauty, body care and home goods section featuring products from more than 20 local suppliers including pineapple grove coconut AminoLean supplements from RSP Nutrition (exclusive to Whole Foods Market) and various body lotions from Mocha Whip; From opening day through Feb. 2, all wellness and beauty products at the Delray Beach store will be 25% off, including protein, probiotics, face care, makeup and more. Delray Coffee Shop, a full-service coffee and juice bar offering a variety of cold brew, espresso, Cuban coffee and coldpressed juices on tap. Amazon Prime members who shop at Whole Foods Market have access to a number of benefits year-round, like deep discounts on dozens of select popular products each week and an additional 10% off hundreds of in-store sale items. Eligible Prime members receive 5% back on Whole Foods Market purchases when using the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card. Additionally, free 2-hour grocery is available for Prime members in more than 2,000 cities and towns. To celebrate joining the community, 1% of the store’s net sales will benefit a different community partner every day from Jan. 29 through Feb. 2. Benefitting organizations include Delray Beach Children’s Garden on Jan. 29, CROS Ministries Delray Beach Food Pantry on Jan. 30, The Milagro Center on Jan. 31, Jacobson Family Food Pantry on Feb. 1 and Healthier Delray Beach on Feb. 2. Whole Foods Market Delray Beach will employ approximately 150 full and part-time team members. Following the grand opening, the store will be open from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily.

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The Palm Beach Atlantic men’s basketball team extended their winning streaking in heart-stopping fashion against Embry-Riddle on Wednesday night. With 11 seconds remaining in the game, the visiting Eagles hit a 3-pointer to take an 86-85 lead. The Sailfish advanced the ball to half court and called a timeout with six seconds remaining. That was two seconds more than Darhius Nunn needed to make magic happen. The 5’ 9” senior guard inbounded the ball and got it right back with momentum going towards the basket. He went up for a layup against the 6’10” Luka Majstorovic, who averages over three blocks a game. Nunn’s floater kissed off the backboard and went in to give PBA an 87-86 lead with two seconds left. ERAU (14-8, 6-8 SSC) heaved a contested halfcourt shot, but it was no good. The Sailfish held on to win, 87-86. PBA (15-6, 8-5 SSC) was led with a team-high 20 points from Malek Barber who also scored his 1,000th career point in the second half. He also added four rebounds, three steals and two assists. Justin Nichelson was a large contributor off the bench with 16 points. Dan Largey was right behind him with 15 points with three 3-pointers. Jules Jasmin tallied 16 points and four rebounds while Nunn totaled 12 points and six assists. Only six Sailfish scored in the contest, but all six accounted for double-digits. The first half was tightly contested until the final few minutes. That was the

best half for both Barber and Nichelson. Barber had 15 of his points in the first period, while Nichelson scored 13 of his 16 points in the same half. PBA lit it up from 3-point land, hitting 8-of-14 shots from behind the arc. The Sailfish ended the half on a 17-4 run in the final four minutes to take a 49-36 lead into halftime. Slowly, but surely the Eagles worked their way back into the ballgame. ERAU continued its barrage of threes which cut into the Sailfish lead. With 12 minutes left in the game, ERAU went on a 7-0 run to make it a one-point game. Each team traded leads down the stretch, as the game contained 10 lead changes, including six in the last seven minutes of play. Nunn scored PBA’s last nine points in the game. With a minute remaining, an Eagle 3-pointer tied the game at 83. On the following Sailfish possession, Nunn was fouled and knocked down two free throws to give PBA an 85-83 advantage, which led to the following ERAU 3-pointer and the game-winning bucket by Nunn. PBA benefitted from ERAU not converting at the free-throw line. The Eagles went 7-for-15 from the charity stripe in the game. Despite the Eagles holding the advantage on second-chance points, the Sailfish outscored the visitors in points off turnovers and in points in the paint. The Sailfish travel to Tampa on Saturday as they look to gain ground in the SSC standings. The tip-off in Tampa, Fla. takes place at 4:00 p.m. Heizer Media Group

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Softball Lets Two Slip Away at FT Invitational

The Palm Beach Atlantic softball team played its first day of the Florida Tech Invitational on Friday with games against New Haven and No. 4 West Florida. The Sailfish held leads in both games, but ultimately came up short in both games. Despite outhitting New Haven 12-5 to start the day, PBA (4-3) left 10 runners on base while New Haven (1-1) took advantage of eight walked batters and an error by the ‘Fish to go along with five hits to win 6-3. PBA held a 2-0 lead for the majority of its game against No. 4 West Florida; however, a comeback by the Argos tied the game in the sixth. UWF (4-2) won in eight innings as the international tiebreaker was in effect. Sailfish softball plays the second day of the tournament tomorrow with games against West Alabama and West Georgia. PBA’s game against UWA starts at 12 p.m. while the matchup with UWG takes place immediately after at approximately 2:30 p.m. Game 1: New Haven 6, PBA 3 Magnolia West, the newly crowned hits queen of Sailfish softball, wasted little time getting the Sailfish on the board in game one. Her fly ball to right-field was just out of the reach of the diving UNH outfielder and the ball rolled to the fence. West, sped all the way around the bases for an inside-the-park home run to make it 1-0 PBA. Edmilly Molina led off the second inning with a base hit to start another Sailfish rally. She advanced to second on a sac bunt from Alexis Guerra and Hannah Carlton’s single moved her to third. Katherine Budnovich, who started the game in the circle, helped her own cause by driving in Molina with an RBI-single to give the ‘Fish a 2-0 lead. The New Haven offense awoke in the bottom of the third after back-toback walks to start the inning. Another walk loaded the bases with one out. The first Charger run scored on an RBI groundout, followed by a two-RBI double to right field which made it 3-2 UNH. The Chargers plated one more in the inning to take a 4-2 lead. PBA had a chance to answer in the top of the fourth as it worked the bases loaded, but all three runners were stranded. The ‘Fish left two more runners on base in the sixth as the struggled to get the clutch hit they desperately needed. UNH tacked on two insurance runs in

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the sixth thanks to two hits and an error to make it 6-2. The ‘Fish pushed a run across in the seventh and brought the tying run to the plate, but PBA lost 6-3. Carlton led the Sailfish offense with four hits. Janie McCloskey, Guerra and Budnovich also tallied two hits each. Budnovich threw three innings in the circle, allowing four runs on just two hits. Taylor Pennica pitched three innings in relief, giving up three hits and an earned run. Game 2: No. 4 UWF 3, PBA 2 The Sailfish struck first again in game two as McCloskey sent her second home run of the season over the left field fence to make it 1-0 PBA in the second inning. Back-to-Back doubled by Molina and Carlton followed to make it 2-0 ‘Fish in the blink of an eye. Abby Busby, coming off her first shutout of the season on Tuesday, picked up right where she left off. She gave up just one hit through the first four innings. PBA had a chance to extend its lead in the fourth as Maddie Biggs singled and McCloskey walked to start the inning. Unfortunately for the ‘Fish, the runners did not advance from first and second. West Florida got on the board in the sixth inning in a way that looked familiar to the Sailfish. After a bang-bang play at first base put a runner on for the Argos, the next batter followed with an inside-the-park home run that was nearly identical to the one by West in game one for PBA. The round tripper tied the game at two. PBA again had a prime chance to score in the sixth. Biggs was hit by a pitch followed by another McCloskey walk to put two runners on base with no outs. A sac bunt moved them over, but they were left stranded on base again. After a scoreless seventh inning. The Argos started the eighth with a runner on second base. She advanced on a sac bunt and later scored on a wild pitch to make it 3-2 UWF. Busby kept the game from getting out of hand as she ended the inning with the bases loaded. The Sailfish had a chance to tie it in the eighth with two runners on and one out, but they were unable to bring the tying run home. Despite earning the loss, Busby had another strong showing in the circle. She gave up two earned runs on seven hits with four strikeouts. McCloskey finished with a base hit, two walks and an RBI.

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Sailfish Cross Country Racks Up Academic All-American Awards The Palm Beach Atlantic men's and women's cross country teams received team and individual accolades from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association when Tyler Ketcham, Katie Kanagy, Allison Seng, Christin Sustar, and the women's team were announced as Academic All-Americans on Jan. 31. To qualify for All-Academic distinction, student-athletes must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale and finish in the top-30 percent of their respective regional championship meet, among other qualifiers. Sophomore Tyler Ketcham becomes the second PBA men's cross country athlete to earns Academic All-American honors in year three of the program's DII history. Ketcham finished in 21st place at the Sunshine State Conference Championship, helping the Sailfish to a fifth-place team finish. His fastest performance of the year came in the Capital Cross Challenge in Sacramento, California where he ran the 8k course in a time of 26:34. Kanagy, Seng, and Sustar all received Academic All-American honors for their performance in the classroom

and helping lead the 'Fish to a third-place finish at the Florida Tech Invitational. Sophomore Katie Kanagy's best performance of the season came at the UF Mountain Dew Invitational when she finished the 5k course in a time of 21:00. Colorado freshman Allison Seng, had her fastest meet at the Florida Tech Invitational when she finished in a time of 20:54. Sophomore Christin Sustar rounds out the individual awards for the Sailfish, she finished with a time of 21:38 at the UF Mountain Dew Invitational. Collectively, the women's team earns All-Academic team honors for the seventh time as a program and for a fourth time under coach Maryellen Powers. Under Powers, the team also achieved its highest finish at the SSC Championship in three years when they finished fifth as a team. In order to qualify for All-Academic distinction, teams must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, including the most recent grading period and compile a team score at their respective regional championship meet, among other qualifiers.

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