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Ken and Maggie Rosenberg Contribute $1 Million to Boca Raton Regional Hospital

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PBSC honors graduate receives Jack Kent Cooke scholarship Tarruck Wheeler is among only 50 selected nationwide to receive the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s prestigious Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.

The highly competitive scholarship, which this year drew 1,200 applicants from 180 community colleges in 35 states, provides students up to $55,000 per year for up to three years to complete the upper division coursework for their bachelor’s degrees.

Wheeler is the College’s 2021-22 Student Trustee and will be graduating summa cum laude with an Associate in Arts degree on May 12. PBSC President Ava L. Parker, J.D. surprised him with the news during her president’s report at the District Board of Trustees meeting May 10.

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South Florida Fair Memorial Golf Tournament to Raise Educational Funds The South Florida Fair’s John Picano, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament is being held on Friday, May 20, at Eastpointe Country Club, 13535 Eastpointe Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. All proceeds benefit the South Florida Fair Educational Fund. Registration and a continental breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. An awards luncheon will follow.

The golf tournament is named in honor of the late John Picano, Jr., who served as the South Florida Fair’s public relations director for almost two decades. He was an avid golfer and was instrumental in the fair golf tournament’s growth and success. His memory lives on through this tournament, which provides scholarships to area students who might not otherwise be able to attend college.

The annual golf tournament usually attracts a sell-out crowd of golfers. Registration for a single player is $275. A foursome is $1,200. Contributions to the educational fund are gratefully accepted for those who can’t attend. To register or donate, call Lorie Stinson at (561) 790-5245 or email her at lorie@southfloridafair.com.

John Severson is chairing the volunteer committee along with Vice Chair Dave DeMay, Krista Basore, Mike Bubis, Don Dufresne, Brian Edwards, Bill Sneed and Iva Grady.

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• Tarruck Wheeler, a Palm Beach State College Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College graduate, is among only 50 selected nationwide to receive the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s prestigious Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.

• The City of Boynton Beach, Path to College and Career Source Palm Beach County have partnered to co-host the Turn the Tables Career & Internship Expo on Wednesday, May 11 (2:30 pm – 5:30 pm) at the Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural Center (125 E. Ocean Ave.) in Downtown Boynton.

Light refreshments will be provided.

• Boca Helping Hands (BHH) has partnered with Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and Genesis Community Health to help provide underserved individuals with access to healthcare services.

• Palm Beach State College celebrated the five-year anniversary of its Loxahatchee Groves campus with a small outdoor reception and updates on enrollment, community partnerships and expansion plans.

• Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB), the official tourism marketing organization for Palm Beach County, hosted key industry representatives from the travel and tourism community to celebrate Travel Rally Day at the golf entertainment venue, Drive Shack on Friday, May 6, 2022, in West Palm Beach.

At this year’s event, Equestrian Sport Productions was awarded the 30th Providencia Award, and the DTPB Partner of the Year Awards recognized The Boca Raton in the accommodations category, as well as Pura Vida Divers in the non-accommodations category.

• Retired Boca Raton resident Ken Rosenberg, and his wife Maggie, have made a $1 million gift to Keeping the Promise…The Campaign for Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Their generous gift is helping to propel the Campaign closer to its $250 million goal with more than $229 million raised thus far.

get closer to moving into her new threebedroom house in Boynton Beach, Florida.

• Kaufman Lynn Construction, one of the largest builders in the southeastern United States, has named a seasoned operations and project management expert to its leadership team. Ben Baffer has returned to the firm as Senior Vice President.

• The Florida Atlantic University Alumni Association (FAUAA) hosted its annual Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni ceremony and reception recently. The event brought together alumni to celebrate the accomplishments of their most outstanding peers. Alumni from eight of FAU’s colleges were honored for their career accomplishments, and Seth L. Siegel, B.S. ‘96, a graduate of the College of Business was introduced as the 2022 Hall of Fame inductee.

• MHCommercial Real Estate Fund II (“MHCREFII”), a discretionary real estate private equity fund formed by Dung Lam, Neil E. Merin and Jordan Paul, has closed on the purchase of Yamato Office Center in Boca Raton for $45,925,000 ($267/SF) in a joint venture partnership with an institutional real estate fund based out of New York.

Yamato Office Center is a 171,724-squarefoot office complex comprising two Class-A office buildings located at 999 and 1001 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, Florida.

• When Michelle Puerta dual enrolled at Palm Beach State College in June 2020, the summer after her high school sophomore year, the pandemic crushed her plans to take classes on campus but not her goal to earn an Associate in Arts degree. “It was not easy, but I still pushed myself,” said Puerta, who will graduate from PBSC and Wellington High School this month. “I would have liked to go in person, but at that time the pandemic was bad. It was all online. I kept on taking courses online because I do have a heavy schedule. I just could not go in person.”

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COMMUNITY PBSC honors graduate receives Jack Kent Cooke scholarship

City of Boynton Beach to Host Career and Internship Expo The City of Boynton Beach, Path to College and Career Source Palm Beach County have partnered to co-host the Turn the Tables Career & Internship Expo on Wednesday, May 11 (2:30 pm – 5:30 pm) at the Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural Center (125 E. Ocean Ave.) in Downtown Boynton. Light refreshments will be provided.

Tarruck Wheeler, a Palm Beach State and represented the College on the COCollege Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors Col- VID Campus Coalition, an organization lege graduate, is among only 50 selected created to educate students on COVID-19 nationwide to receive the Jack Kent Cooke myths and misinformation.

“We all saw something special in TarFoundation’s prestigious Undergraduate ruck from the very beginning, so it’s no Transfer Scholarship.

The highly competitive scholarship, surprise that he has won this prestigious which this year drew 1,200 applicants from scholarship,’’ said Marcella Montesinos, 180 community colleges in 35 states, pro- PBSC Honors College manager. “He has vides students up to $55,000 per year for been an excellent example and inspiration up to three years to complete the upper to not only students in the Honors Coldivision coursework for their bachelor’s lege but to students overall as the student trustee.” degrees.

In addition to Wheeler is the financial support, College’s 2021-22 new Cooke TransStudent Tr ustee Wheeler is the fer Scholars will and will be gradureceive compreating summa cum College’s 2021-22 hensive educationlaude with an AsStudent Trustee and al advising from sociate in Arts dethe foundation to gree on May 12. will be graduating guide them through PBSC President the process of tranAva L. Parker, J.D. summa cum laude sitioning to a foursurprised him with with an Associate in year university and the news during her president’s report at Arts degree on May 12. preparing for their careers. They will the District Board have opportuniof Trustees meetties for internships, ing May 10.

Wheeler has applied to several Ivy study abroad, and graduate school fundLeague schools. He plans to pursue a bach- ing, as well as connection to a thriving netelor’s degree in computer science and in- work of over 2,700 fellow Cooke Scholars and alumni. ternational relations.

In the rigorous selection process for the During his time at PBSC, Wheeler has been the Honors Student Advisory Coun- 50 recipients, the foundation evaluated each cil President and is one of four student submission based on students’ academic representatives for the Florida Collegiate ability and achievement, financial need, perHonors Council. He is also a member of sistence, leadership, and service to others. the Return to Campus Task Force team For more information, visit www.jkcf.org.

Students (ag es 15+) are invited to attend, learn about, and apply for internships (both paid and unpaid) in a variety of fields.

Information about career training opportunities will also be available. Student pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are also welcome. Employers wishing to participate in this free event should register online by May 9.

Participating employers span a wide range of industries and include: Amazon, C.K.’s Lockshop & Security, Career Source PBC, Chick-fil-A West Palm Beach, City of Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Easy Travel Advisor, Florida Career College, Fuller Center, Harish Madhav MD, PA,

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Navigating Your Path, LLC, Nova Southeastern University, Palm Beach County Library System, Path to College, The Breakers Palm Beach, Trio Educational Opportunity Center at Palm Beach State College + more.

“Path to College fearlessly clears the path for overlooked students to get into the best colleges. One of the ways we do this is by partnering with local employers through our annual Turn the Tables Career & Internship Expo to launch their futures with unparalleled career opportunities,” stated Christina Romelus, Path to College’s Director of Programs. “We invite all high school students (age 15+) to register and join us, and we also encourage employers to not miss out on the opportunity to meet these ambitious students who are the future of our county.”

For more information, visit boyntonbeach.org/internship-fair or call 561-7426014. For ADA accommodations, call 561742-6241 or Florida Relay 711 or email ada@bbfl.us.

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Boca Helping Hands Provides Access to No-Cost Mental Healthcare

Boca Helping Hands (BHH) has part- “BHH is privileged to be able to partner nered with Florida Atlantic University with the FAU Community Health Center (FAU) Christine E. Lynn College of Nurs- and Genesis Community Health to extend ing and Genesis Community Health to help access to affordable healthcare to commuprovide underserved individuals with access nities from Boca Raton to as far north as West Palm Beach.” to healthcare services.

“The Florida Atlantic University Through its healthcare voucher program, BHH funds the cost of providing Northwest Community Health Alliance uninsured individuals access to free primary clinics provide integrative mental health medical, dental and behavioral care at FAU’s services to those with limited access to quality care,” said two nurse-led clinics Dr. Karethy Edin West Palm Beach wards, CEO/Exand Genesis Com“Mental health can be ecutive Director munity Health’s clinics in Boca Raa critical component of of FAU/NCHA Community Health ton and Boynton an individual’s overall Center. “Our partBeach. nership with BoMay, Nationhealth.” ca Helping Hands al Mental Health enables us to treat Awareness Month, more local residents was started to advocate for improvements in our nation- with physical, mental and chronic illnesses.”

In 2021, Boca Helping Hands distribal mental healthcare system as well as to raise awareness and combat the stigma as- uted approximately 950 vouchers to resociated with mental health issues. Unfor- ceive healthcare and behavioral care servictunately, the effects of COVID-19 on men- es at partner locations. For assistance with tal health are still being felt in more ways healthcare services, please visit https:// than one. Nearly 2 in 5 adults struggled with nursing.fau.edu/outreach/fau-commumental health issues in 2020, compared to nity-health-center/index.php or call 561about 1 in 5 before the pandemic. In recent 803-8880 to receive a voucher and make years, because of the pandemic, the stress- an appointment with the FAU Community es of social isolation, and transitions back Health Centers in West Palm Beach. Alterto school and work have resulted in de- natively, visit one of the four BHH distripression and anxiety becoming much more bution sites to receive a voucher to redeem at Genesis Community Health clinics locatcommon.

“Mental health can be a critical com- ed in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach. For ponent of an individual’s overall health, more information on hours and locations particularly among the clients we serve,” to receive a voucher, please visit https:// said Greg Hazle, BHH Executive Director. bocahelpinghands.org/GenesisHealthcare.

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PBSC Loxahatchee Groves campus celebrates five years Palm Beach State College celebrated services and support.

“The Loxahatchee Groves campus the five-year anniversary of its Loxahatchee Groves campus with a small outdoor recep- is very important to Wellington as it not tion and updates on enrollment, community only reflects the work force of the area, but more specifically the unique needs of partnerships and expansion plans. the Wellington The Dennis business comP. Gallon cammunity,’’ said pus, officially Scott Sweigart, named in honor president of of the College’s the Wellington for mer longChamber of time president, Commerce. “As opened as the a medical hub, fifth campus on the talent comFeb. 27, 2017, to ing out of this more than 700 campus will no students. Today, doubt be our it serves over future leaders 5,000 students and work force annually. in Wellington.”

During the A m o n g District Board the other higho f Tr u s t e e s meeting at the campus May 10, Kimber- lights noted were plans for the Julie and ly Lancaster, dean of academic affairs, and John Kime Library Resource Center on the science professors Dr. Vetaley Stashenko third-floor landing of the existing buildand Candace Walker highlighted enhanced ing to give students access to some of the educational technology, particularly the vir- services available on other campuses with tual Antomage Lab using 3D technology, full libraries. The center is made possible and strategic partnerships that have ele- through the generosity of the philanthrovated instruction and strengthened ties in pists whose name it will bear.

The College also celebrated philanthrothe central-western communities. Severpist Frank DiMino. al community leadThe existing builders and elected ofing bears his name ficials, including and is the cornerschool board memThe Dennis P. Gallon stone for the Denber, Marcia Ancampus, officially tal & Medical Techdrews, attended the nology Building. meeting and lauded named in honor of Following the the campus and its the College’s former board meeting, atleadership. tendees moved out“ T h a n k yo u longtime president, side for the celfor everything that opened as the fifth ebration, where you do for us,’’ said President Ava L. Wellington Village campus on Feb. 27, Parker, J.D., recogMayor Anne Ger2017. nized Lancaster for wig said. her leadership and “We’re looking campus employforward to hopefulees, as well as Gally getting the Dental & Medical Services Technology Build- lon and board chairperson Wendy Link ing out here. “We’re looking forward to that for their roles to help bring the campus to next phase,” added Loxahatchee Groves fruition. Gallon, who retired in 2015 after 18 years at the helm, expressed again Mayor Robert Shorr.

Shorr is referring to the College’s his gratitude for the campus being named plans to build the second building pend- in his honor, and his excitement for its fuing final approval of $25 million that law- ture plans.

“I’m very proud of the work that is bemakers included in next year’s state budget during this year’s legislative session. Cur- ing carried on here,” he said. “It’s certainly a rently, the campus includes a three-story, testament to the hard work and dedication 50,000-square-foot multi-purpose building that is going to make this institution conwith classrooms, offices, student support tinue to be a part of addressing the educaservices, computer labs and a 250-seat lec- tion needs of the citizens of this county.”

Lancaster said with the pandemic octure hall. With the new building, the College plans to relocate its dental health education curring three years after the campus opened programs currently housed in a 60-year-old it was important to have the “5 Years of Excellence” celebration. structure on the Lake Worth campus.

“It’s really to refresh and remind the In addition to its partnership with the Wellington Chamber of Commerce central-western community that Palm and other businesses and organizations, Beach State has a presence here and that the campus also has partnered with Loxa- we’re here to support dual enrollment, hatchee Groves Elementary School to host the Associate in Arts degree, health sciprofessional development for teachers such ence programs, computer science proas STEAM Day (science, technology, engi- grams and to support the employers in neering, art and math), and provide other the community.”

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FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK By: Mayor Scott Singer

Boca Raton Infrastructure and School Upgrades Last month, I spoke of how hustle helped us bring business and amenities to Boca Raton, including the new Brightline station slated to open in the fall in Downtown Boca Raton. Brightline is just one of our many investments to address traffic and build infrastructure for roads, utilities, schools, and more.

Newspaper articles from the 1960s talk about a traffic problem in Boca Raton, so that has long been a concern.

To address it, we are constantly upgrading our technology to better time our traffic lights and, unlike other cities, have synchronized control of all intersections. The North Federal Highway corridor has historically lagged other areas because of limited road connections. I am pleased that we are in the planning stages to connect Clint Moore Road across the railroad tracks to Jeffery Street within the next few years.

We have only a few options to link major roadways, and this connection will be a major improvement. We have also invested in more options for bicyclists and pedestrians. This year, we will begin work on connecting our award-winning

El Rio Trail with the expanded multiuse path along Palmetto Park Road.

For many governments, from the federal level to nearby cities, one of their biggest problems is infrastructure – failing roads, bursting pipes, and other issues. We have prevented countless problems by investing in these crucial assets year after year. In fact, we are in the midst of a multi-year, half-billion-dollar campaign to upgrade our roads, sidewalks, and network of underground utilities, as part of the City’s Innovative Sustainable Infrastructure Program. The innovation comes from using advanced sensors to detect problems and prioritize areas to be replaced.

Boca Square is only one of more than a dozen neighborhoods that have undergone major improvements in the last few years. The upgrades above and below ground are done together to save millions in costs. It also saves residents money each month – our water rates are only a fraction of what some nearby cities charge.

This work on Southwest 12th Avenue in the Boca Square neighborhood was completed in time for the opening

last August of the new Addison Mizner School. 2021 was the second of three straight years that we will see a new, state-of-the-art public school added to Boca Raton. We appreciate our strong partnership with the School District and Board Chair Frank Barbieri, and it was that partnership that takes us to our next topic, schools.

Progress continues on the brandnew Blue Lake Elementary, which will be located off Military Trail. For the last two years, this site was used as a temporary school while both Addison Mizner and Verde K-8 were under construction. In August, it will open as the first additional public school in Boca Raton in nearly two decades. How did we get here? Again, it comes back to hustle and partnership.

Boca Raton was already ahead of all other cities in Palm Beach County in getting two of the first seven schools to be rebuilt with sales surtax funds. This school was originally planned to go elsewhere. When that site fell through, we moved quickly to donate 15 acres to bring the new school to our city. We got this new campus only because we seized

this opportunity, becoming the first city in at least 30 years to do so. After our initiative, years of planning, and much collaboration, we look forward to the opening in August. Our creative partnership with the District will add nearly 1,200 student seats, serving both the many families in Boca Raton and creating space for more new students as more people move here.

The investments in infrastructure both help us continue to deliver outstanding services and also help our bottom line. Boca Raton again has one of the lowest tax rates of any full-service city in Florida. And when you layer in the additional costs, like the water fees that are much higher in other cities, we see how much more efficiently we serve our residents – with the higher level of service we expect for our city. You can see some great slides showing these savings – and other topics – as part of the recent State of the City address at myboca.us/soc. Please email me at ssinger@myboca.us with any thoughts and stay connected with me on social media @ScottSingerUSA on all platforms.

POSITIVE LIVING By: Dr. Synesio Lyra

Everybody Needs Self-Improvement!

Life will take you only as far as you are prepared to go. Sadly, too many people miss the challenge and the privilege of excelling in what they do, simply because they put limitations in their abilities and barriers to new frontiers!

Those, however, who recognize that there is much more to life than what is obvious before one’s eyes, will make every effort to continue advancing into new ventures, creating new projects, making valid new contributions to much that can benefit from their input!

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tant issue, when he challenged: “You can’t be anything you want, but you can be something even better: the best version of you.”

In attempting to meet this achievable possibility, learn to offer an emphatic no to anything that might deceive you, and impede the realization of positive challenges you had committed yourself to with an unequivocal yes!

Throughout life you face a continual series of great possibilities which can lead you forward instead of keeping you paralyzed and incapable of advancing.

Satisfaction with mediocrity will never

bring anyone to achievement, and that condition will be the portion of any person disinterested in experiencing selfimprovement.

At the same time it’s imperative that you also learn to recognize and remedy personal signs of decay long before they become a fatal reality. Be observant of where you are, where you are heading, how you may conquer certain fears and inevitable challenges, besides the ways of overcoming other conditions which can easily turn out into obstacles that would prevent or prolong your diligent attempts!

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Never limit your self-improvement to one aspect of your life only; attempt to get better in every area of your being, by acting comprehensively in your personal search for the best! Take to heart the challenge of some branch of our Armed Forces which states: “The difficult we do immediately; the impossible takes a little longer.” It’s action, not inactivity; it’s decisiveness, not hesitation; it’s courage, not fear, that demonstrate self-improvement in one’s self, and in the final product envisioned!

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Around Palm Beach County with Mayor Weinroth - Mayor Weinroth attended the opening ceremony for this year’s Super-Seniors World Team Championships presented by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton.

The ITF Seniors Tour is a global event that provides players aged 30 and over with a high-quality and enjoyable competitive experience.

The 41st edition of the event featured a host of top players including multiple returning world champions from Great Britain, Australia and South Africa.

The ITF aims to get more people involved in tennis whatever their age, gender, playing standard and physical ability.

At the same time, they work to develop talented players, especially those from underresourced and under-represented countries, by offering opportunities, knowledge, and expertise to compete nationally, regionally and ultimately, internationally.

- On Friday, May 6, 2022, Mayor Weinroth presented the Providencia Award to Equestrian Sport Productions at the 30th annual Travel Rally Day hosted by Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB) at Drive Shack in West Palm Beach. The award is given to a local business or organization based on extraordinary contributions to the vitality and prosperity of the county as a tourist destination.

Travel Rally Day concludes the 39th annual National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), highlighting the collective strength of the travel industry. NTTW serves to champion the power of the tourism industry, and this year’s theme is “the Future of Travel -- a brief reflection on where we have been and an emphasis on where, as an industry, we are going.” The travel and hospitality industry in The Palm Beaches accounts for more than 70,000 jobs and generates a $7.8 billion econom-

ic impact.

The DTPB 5th Annual Accommodation Partner of the Year awards went to The Boca Raton resort in the accommodations category and Pura Vida Divers of Singer Island in the non-accommodations category.

- Mayor Weinroth attended the fifth annual Depot Day of Service hosted by Office Depot at the Boys and Girls Club of Boca Raton. The mayor was joined by Office Depot associates and other local volunteers who loaned their time and talents to transform the club with new furniture, supplies and a fresh coat of paint.

Office Depot supports local nonprofit organizations year-round through volunteer and philanthropic programs to strengthen communities and empower education and entrepreneurship.

- At the Board of County Commissioners meeting on May 3, 2022, Mayor Weinroth presented a proclamation declaring May 15-21, 2022 as Emergency Medical Services Week in Palm Beach County. Pictured here (l to r): PBC Emergency Management EMS Program Manager John McLoughlin, PBC EMS Specialist Lynette Schurter, PBC Emergency Management Division Director Mary Blakeney, Mayor Robert Weinroth, PBC Fire Rescue Division Chief Charlie Coyle, Greenacres Fire Rescue Chief Brian Fuller and PBC Fire Rescue Chief Patrick Kennedy.

- At the Board of County Commissioners meeting on May 3, 2022, Mayor Weinroth presented a proclamation declaring May 2022 as Building Safety Month in Palm Beach County. Pictured here (l to r): Office of Resilience Division Director Megan Houston; Planning, Zoning and Building (PZ&B) Director I Whitney Carroll; Mayor Robert Weinroth; PZ&B Building Division Director IV Doug Wise and PZ&B Director III Ramsay Bulkeley.

Pursuing ‘R.A.R.E. Leadership’ in the Workplace In their book, Rare Leadership in the Workplace, authors Marcus Warner and Jim Wilder use RARE as an acronym for how to become a mature leader. The first R stands for “Remain Relational.” I would like to explore those principles from my own vocational experience.

While in public accounting, a manager thought I had undermined her authority. Instead of rebuking me personally and appropriately, I was called into her office so a partner and this manager could humiliate and belittle me. If she had remained relational, I would have learned the necessary lesson and corrected my actions. Instead, feeling humiliated and angry, I quit my job immediately.

The Bible speaks to this. Ephesians 4:32 tells us, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” When problems surface at work, they can be handled as tasks, or you can remain relational, solving the problem without damaging the relationship.

The A in “Rare Leadership” stands for “Act Like Yourself.” A former boss of mine modeled this quality when a customer began verbally assaulting one of our bank employees.

My boss stepped in, confronted the customer, and when the argument escalated, he gave the customer a check for the total in his bank account and closed the account. My boss acted like himself, the adult in the room.

Jesus declared, “He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free”(Luke 4:18). Strong, mature leaders act like adults. They are not easily manipulated, and

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they are protectors, not predators.

The second R in “RARE Leadership” stands for “Return to Joy.” Years ago, I asked an employee how she was doing. Although she answered, “Fine,” I could tell she was not “fine” – something obviously was troubling her. Looking into her eyes, I said, “How are you really doing?” Tears welled up as she began to share her fears and concerns. She later said that simple act helped her return to joy, even though her circumstances were still difficult.

We find this principle taught in Proverbs 15:23, “A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!” As mature leaders, it is important that we cultivate awareness of those around us who are currently living in fear and desperately need some joy.

The E in “RARE Leadership” stands for “Endure Hardship Well.” James Parker was named CEO of Southwest Airlines just months before 9/11, the terrorist attacks on the United States on Sept. 11, 2001. Most airlines reacted by immediately began laying off people and slashing expenses. Parker, however, did not lay off any employees, nor did he reduce their compensation. Instead, he gave calm and steady leadership to his team. He proved that Southwest valued their team above the fiscal bottom line. Great leaders are not recognized most during times of flourishing. Instead, they become known as great because they endured hard times. As Hebrews 10:36 admonishes, “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.”

Based on the principles above, would you consider yourself a RARE leader?

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The Palm Beaches Celebrates The Future of Travel at Travel Rally Day Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB), the official tourism marketing organization for Palm Beach County, hosted key industry representatives from the travel and tourism community to celebrate Travel Rally Day at the golf entertainment venue, Drive Shack on Friday, May 6, 2022, in West Palm Beach.

At this year’s event, Equestrian Sport Productions was awarded the 30th Providencia Award, and the DTPB Partner of the Year Awards recognized The Boca Raton in the accommodations category, as well as Pura Vida Divers in the non-accommodations category.

Travel Rally Day concludes the 39th annual National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), highlighting the collective strength of the U.S. travel industry.

NTTW serves to champion the power of the tourism industry and this year’s theme is the #FutureOfTravel—a brief reflection on where we have been, and an emphasis on where, as an industry, we are going. NTTW spotlighted the critical role that travel played in driving economic growth and building the path forward through the theme Future of Travel. This year’s theme also reinforces how the travel industry can restore the workforce, help communities recover, foster sustainability, usher in new innovations and reconnect travelers in the U.S. and around the world.

The Providencia Award is given by DTPB to a local business, organization or individual who has demonstrated an ex-

traordinary contribution to the vitality and prosperity of The Palm Beaches as a desirable tourist destination. The winners are chosen by popular vote from the public.

Nominees this year included the following: Boca Raton Museum of Art, Equestrian Sport Productions and Related Southeast.

“On behalf of our entire team at Equestrian Sport Productions, we are honored to be among the recipients of the

Providencia Award,” said Michael Stone, President of Equestrian Sport Productions.

“The list of past winners is respected and distinguished, and we feel lucky to now name ourselves among them. Palm Beach County residents and visitors are vital to the success and growth of our venue, Wellington International, and we will strive to continue to provide meaningful experiences for them for years to come, while al-

so bringing attention to the amazing lifestyles and attractions that are available in The Palm Beaches.”

In addition, DTPB awards the Partner of the Year Awards in two categories, accommodations and non-accommodations to recognize tourism organizations whose commendable efforts help DTPB achieve its mission, vision and brand promise by implementing innovative marketing programs and participation in destination programs.

“National Travel and Tourism Week allows us to spotlight the value tourism holds for our local economy and highlight the attractions, hotels, and people who significantly contributed to visitation and great experiences in our county,” said Jorge Pesquera, president and CEO of Discover The Palm Beaches. “Thanks in large part to our phenomenal partners, The Palm Beaches recovered in 2021 close to pre-pandemic levels with 7.9 million visitors and a recordbreaking $5.5 billion in visitor spending. We are on track to break more records in 2022, continuing to rebuild tourism, The Palm Beaches’ biggest economic driver and one that has become a shared community value for crafting and promoting our brand worldwide.”

The travel and hospitality industry in The Palm Beaches accounts for more than 70,000 jobs and generates a $7.8 billion economic impact. To learn more about National Travel and Tourism Week, click here.

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How Retailers Can Offer Customers Sustainable Shopping Experiences (StatePoint) Environmental concerns are impacting shopping decisions for consumers of all ages, according to recent research.

A new survey from Sensormatic Solutions, the leading global retail solutions portfolio of Johnson Controls, reveals that consumers are highly invested in shopping sustainably and are willing to pay more for sustainable products. In fact, 70% of those surveyed say they’re willing to pay at least 5% more for products that demonstrate a fully sustainable supply chain. However, consumers believe that the responsibility for sustainability initiatives falls on businesses, not government regulators or individuals. At the same time, many consumers think that retailers can do more to showcase their sustainability efforts, so additional accessibility to these initiatives is essential in today’s market.

“If there’s anything this data tells us, it’s that consumers are asking for changes that

retailers are uniquely positioned to implement,” says Kim Melvin, global leader of marketing, Sensormatic Solutions. “Consumers’ sentiments are now sitting firmly on the side of sustainability and retailers who follow these asks, like switching to sustainable packaging materials, enhancing inventory intelligence to avoid overstocks and wasted products, investing in energy efficient measures and implementing apparel recirculation programs – are more likely to

capitalize on this growing trend.”

Fifty-three percent of respondents said they would use a brand or store less frequently if they discovered it wasn’t operating sustainably, and 18% said they would stop shopping with that retailer altogether. With that, brands may consider aligning their values with their customers’ to ensure loyalty. Green initiatives may also attract new customers -30% strongly agree they would go out of

their way to buy environmentally-friendly products.

While Melvin notes that much of the change will have to come from retailers themselves, consumers can also implement sustainable shopping practices. For example, buy online, pickup in store (BOPIS) and curbside pickup helps minimize wasted trips by ensuring a product is available and ready for pickup. Using these alternative shopping methods can limit returns, which will help minimize the environmental impact of a purchase.

To learn more about how emerging technologies are helping businesses go green, visit sensormatic.com.

“Ultimately, sustainability means something different to everyone,” says Melvin.

“However, now is the time for retailers to start implementing and demonstrating sustainability practices to improve the shopper experience, making participation in these initiatives more convenient.”

5 Ways to Celebrate Summer with Today’s Newest Tech (StatePoint) Warm summer days are perfect for pool parties, cookouts, and bike rides. With the latest technology, there are endless ways to enhance this summer’s activities and celebrations.

1. Beat the Heat. The sweltering summer heat can be hard to handle. Luckily, the latest in cooling technology includes everything from fancy fans that look sleek and modern in the corner of any room, to cooling mattresses that can keep any type of sleeper comfortable throughout the night.

Another great way to keep cool this summer is to invest in a quality drink cooler or insulated water bottle that you can bring along with you to cookouts and pool parties to keep your drinks ice-cold, all day long.

2. SmashUps. SmashUps from American Greetings are customizable videos that you can personalize and send via email, text message or share on social media for a number of holidays and celebratory occasions throughout the year. There are SmashUps specifically for celebrating summer holidays, including a Juneteenth message from Alicia Keys, a special Father’s Day news bulletin from Kevin Nealon, and Fourth of July fun for the whole family, including Uncle Sam selfies.

SmashUps can be sent for almost every occasion including birthdays, weddings, and retirement. Or you can send messages just to say “congrats” or “thinking of you.”

Regardless of the celebration, SmashUps are almost guaranteed to entertain everyone from dads to grads.

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pool party or a day on the lake, a quality cooler isn’t the only thing you’ll need. Have you considered if your favorite technology is waterproof ? Whether it’s your speaker, phone or camera, you’ll want to make sure it’s safe by choosing one that is already waterproof or finding a case that can seal it off from water damage.

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The handy device allows Dad to monitor the internal temperature of the food on the grill from his phone, so he can spend more time mingling with guests, or cooling off in front of the TV. 5. Fitness. The warm summer weather leaves plenty of options for outdoor physical activity. Whether it’s a walk, run, bike ride or swim, there is a variety of technology to keep you on track with hitting your

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For the walkers and runners, Bluetooth headphones can motivate you for the duration of the workout. For the bikers, there are odometers that can be added to the bike to track how far you’ve gone. For swimmers, waterproof smartwatches can be worn to track the outputs of a swim.

The latest technology has something for everyone to help improve your life and the way you celebrate this summer.

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Ken and Maggie Rosenberg Contribute $1 Million to Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Keeping the Promise Capital Campaign Retired Boca Raton resident Ken Rosenberg, and his wife Maggie, have made a $1 million gift to Keeping the Promise…

The Campaign for Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Their generous gift is helping to propel the Campaign closer to its $250 million goal with more than $229 million raised thus far.

“This gift from the Rosenbergs is a special one for the campaign,” said Lincoln Mendez, CEO of Boca Raton Regional Hospital. “Ken and Maggie were motivated by the great care that they received from Boca Regional doctors, including Dr. John Strobis, and other outstanding physicians – who have all had a profound impact on his and his family’s health. It is a wonderful reminder that the campus redevelopment plans provide the facilities that are much needed, but it is still the caregivers and their relationships that continue to make the difference in patients’ lives. We thank the couple for reinforcing this so dramatically with their generous gift.”

This is not the first gift from Ken Rosenberg to the hospital. In 2011, he supported the campaign for the new Emergency Department. Ken and Maggie’s current gift will be honored through the naming of the eighth floor Nurses Station in the new Gloria Drummond Patient Tower. “In the old days, if you got sick, you would run back to New York to see your doc-

new tower features all new surgical suites and all private patient rooms exceeding the latest safety standards for patient care.

In the current hospital building, all existing rooms will be converted to private in a comprehensive renovation of all patient units including maternity, oncology, and

“This gift from the Rosenbergs is a special one for the campaign,” tors. Now, we are running back to be here in Boca Raton to have the quality facilities and physicians offered by this growing hospital,” said Ken Rosenberg. “The doctors and nurses are the fabric of our community’s lives.”

Since Mr. Rosenberg’s retirement from the textile and garment industry in New York, he and Maggie split their time between Boca Raton and Quogue, New York.

“When we heard of the Rosenbergs’ intentions with this gift, it was heartwarming,” said Stan Barry, co-chair of Keeping the Promise. “We all inherently know the value of extraordinary caregivers, but some-

times it takes a gesture such as this to properly underscore it. We are so thankful to the Rosenbergs for their gift.”

The $250 million Keeping the Promise Campaign is the largest fund-raising initiative in Boca Regional’s history and is supporting its most ambitious period of growth and expansion. The campus redevelopment plans include at the centerpiece, the new Gloria Drummond Patient Tower where patients will be welcomed in the inviting new Louis B. and Anne W. Green Lobby with plans for retail, dining, meeting space, a sanctuary, outdoor courtyards, and other conveniences for visitors. The

orthopedics. An expansion of the Marcus Neuroscience Institute is underway with emphasis on neurovascular/stroke, central nervous system tumors, spine, and epilepsy/seizure disorders. The recently opened 972-car Schmidt Family Parking Facility will be connected to the Marcus Neuroscience Institute once the new tower construction is complete. Also, well underway with dramatic progress on campus is the new Toby and Leon Cooperman Medical Arts Pavilion with outpatient surgery, physician offices, an Ambulatory Surgery Center and adjacent parking.

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Kaufman Lynn Construction, one of the largest builders in the southeastern United States, has named a seasoned operations and project management expert to its leadership team. Ben Baffer has returned to the firm as Senior Vice President.

With 34 years of experience in the building industry, Baffer has worked with mid to largesize general contractors across multiple markets and sectors. From project management, constr uction and budget planning, directing design teams, risk management, contract negotiations, and working with owners and developers in the pre-construction phases of projects, his experience provides him with a broad range of skills for this role.

“Ben is rejoining our firm at an exciting time as we continue to grow at a robust rate with new and exciting projects throughout the region,” said Michael Kaufman, founder, and CEO of Kaufman Lynn Construction. “His extensive operations and management experience paired with the strong relationships he’s built throughout the South Florida community will truly complement our team.”

Baffer returns to Kaufman Lynn Construction where he was part of the

firm for more than 11 years, starting out as a Senior Project Manager and later promoted to Vice President of Operations. He left the company in 2019 for his most recent role as Senior Vice President of Operations at Plaza Construction Company in Miami, where he spearheaded notable projects in hospitality, entertainment, and Class A office buildings.

Earlier in his career, Baffer held various Project Manag ement positions at companies based in Florida and Washington, DC. He is also regarded as one of the region’s foremost experts in historical restoration projects.

“I’m thrilled to be returning to Kaufman Lynn Construction in this new leadership role,” said Baffer. “I look forward to collaborating with such a talented team of building professionals, and it’s great to be back in the Delray Beach community.”

Baffer received a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech and a master’s degree from The University of Florida, both in Building Construction. He is heavily involved in the Delray Beach Community where he has resided with his family for the past 21 years, currently serving as the Chairman of the City of Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board.

ADT and Habitat for Humanity Build First Safe, Smart, and Sustainable Home On Mother’s Day weekend, 30 ADT volunteers helped single mom Kendra Wilson get closer to moving into her new three-bedroom house in Boynton Beach, Florida.

They painted, pulled weeds, and trimmed trees.

“I am overjoyed,” said Kendra. “This is the first home I’ve ever owned and I’m so grateful for all the kindness.”

Besides the free labor, Kendra is also getting an ADT security system and roof top solar, marking the first safe, smart, and sustainable home ADT has built with Habitat for Humanity.

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“I loved getting to know my new ADT colleagues by working alongside them to benefit Kendra and this community,” said Tara Grant, ADT Solar.

Mike Lohr from ADT Commercial helped transform a jungle into a backyard and Elizabeth Rivera from Corporate IT painted door and window trim.

Boynton Beach Mayor Ty Penserga inspired the team by talking about how their work is helping mitigate the housing crisis.

Other ADT and Habitat volunteer projects are planned this summer in New Orleans, Denver, and Las Vegas.

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FAU Honors 2022 Hall of Fame Inductee Along With Distinguished Alumni The Florida Atlantic University Alumni Association (FAUAA) hosted its annual Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni ceremony and reception recently. The event brought together alumni to celebrate the accomplishments of their most outstanding peers. Alumni from eight of FAU’s colleges were honored for their career accomplishments, and Seth L. Siegel, B.S. ‘96, a graduate of the College of Business was introduced as the 2022 Hall of Fame inductee.

Siegel is the chief executive officer-elect of Grant Thornton LLP and will assume the role on Aug. 1. He previously served as Grant Thornton’s office managing partner for South Florida, which includes offices in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. He also served on the Grant Thornton partnership board as one of 10 members elected by the firm’s partners and principals to govern the partnership and oversee the work of the firm’s chief executive officer.

Siegel joined Grant Thornton in 1996 and became a partner in 2006 after having briefly left the firm in the late 1990s to work as a controller and a registered representative in the financial services sector. He served as Grant Thornton’s Florida Audit practice leader from 2012 to 2019, with operational responsibility for the five offices in the state. In the role, he

expanded the practice area and seeded exceptional growth in revenue and profitability, while maintaining excellent quality. Siegel previously led Grant Thornton’s Florida real estate, construction and hospitality industry group.

The presenting sponsor of the event was Grant Thornton, and the event sponsors included Geico and Cynthia C. Spray AIA in memory of Philip Koch.

Representing eight of FAU’s colleges are the following distinguished alumni: > Charles L. Bender III, B.A. ‘93, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters > Cheryl Shields Proctor, Ph.D. ‘17, College of Education > Danielle T. Dzung, B.S. ‘87, College of Engineering and Computer Science > Cara Capp, MURP ‘10, B.A. ‘08, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College > Jodi-Ann S. Edwards, M.D. ‘17, B.S. ‘11, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine > Taren J. O’Brien, R.N. ‘03, M.S.N. ‘07, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing > Rik J. Deitsch, B.S. ‘97, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science > Belcida N. Encinosa, M.S.W. ‘08, B.S.W. ‘05, College of Social Work and Criminal Justice

Hadassah Advocacy Team Shares Legislative Views with Congresswomen Lois Frankel Members of the Hadassah Florida Atlantic advocacy team had the opportunity to share the organization’s views on a variety of legislative issues with Congresswoman Lois Frankel and members of her staff at a virtual Day in the District session on April 21.

Guided by Susan Wakshul, Florida Atlantic Vice President of Education and Advocacy and Joy Parks, Region Advocacy Chair, Susan Shulman, Evalyn Katz, Joanna Rothstein, Adrianne Bendich, Debby Gershon, Marlene Gart, Fran Romer, and supported by team colleagues spoke with the Congresswoman and her Congressional staff about specific legislation.

The group addressed Standing with Israel and support of the Commission of Inquiry Act of 2022 (H.R. 7223); expansion of the US-Israel Medical Partnership; combatting Antisemitism; women’s health with a focus on access to and the high cost of infertility treatments and promoting insurance coverage, reproductive health and women’s health equity.

Congresswoman Frankel told the group that “they can count on her on Israel and that everyone should have full access to health care.”

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she is presently working on legislation to address disparities in research funding and knowledge on women’s health issues. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, she is a consistent advocate for strengthening the US-Israel relationship, and played a critical role in providing billions of dollars to our friend and ally to bolster Israel’s security and replenish the Iron Dome missile defense system.

The Hadassah Florida Atlantic Region office can be reached at 877-949-1818 or florida@ hadassah.org. The Region is home to 50 chapters and 23,000 members in Palm Beach, Martin & St. Lucie Counties and is part of Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. (HWZOA). HWZOA is the largest Jewish women’s organization in the United States.

With nearly 300,000 members, Associates and supporters, Hadassah brings women together to effect change and advocate on such critical issues as ensuring the security of Israel, combating antisemitism and promoting women’s health.

Through the Hadassah Medical Organization’s (HMO) two hospitals in Jerusalem, Hadassah delivers exemplary patient care to over a million people every year and supports world-renowned medical research. HMO serves without regard to race, religion or nationality.For more information, visit www.hadassah.org.

MHCommercial Real Estate Fund II Acquires Boca Raton Office Complex, Yamato Office Center, for $45.9 Million

West Palm Beach, FL – MHCommercial Real Estate Fund II (“MHCREFII”), a discretionary real estate private equity fund formed by Dung Lam, Neil E. Merin and Jordan Paul, has closed on the purchase of Yamato Office Center in Boca Raton for $45,925,000 ($267/SF) in a joint venture partnership with an institutional real estate fund based out of New York. Yamato Office Center is a 171,724-square-foot office complex comprising two Class-A office buildings located at 999 and 1001 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, Florida. Yamato Office Center was approximately 71% leased at the time of the sale. Christian Lee, Marcos Minaya, and Sean Kelly with CBRE Capital Markets represented the seller, Adler Real Estate Partners (“Adler Partners”).

999 Yamato Road, built in 2000, is a three-story, 82,974-square-foot office building. 1001 Yamato Road, built in 1986, is a four-story, 88,750-square-foot office building. The complex is located near the entrance of the Park at Broken Sound and is situated on approximately 10 acres of prime Yamato Road frontage lending a generous parking ratio which includes covered parking. The Park of Broken Sound has recently benefited from a renaissance through the development of over 1,900 multi-family units and over 554,000 square feet of retail. Yamato Office Center’s prime location is a short drive to a large variety of nearby upscale amenities and 15 minutes away from transportation infrastructures including I-95, the Boca Raton Airport, Tri-Rail and the future Boca Raton Brightline Florida station.

MHCREFII is the second real estate fund for Neil Merin, Dung Lam and Jordan Paul after closing and fully deploying their first fund in December 2021 acquiring approximately $125 million in commercial real estate. MHCREFII launched

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in January 2022 and closed on its first acquisition in April 2022 with the $32.5 million purchase of EcoPlex® Office Center in West Palm Beach. Yamato Office Center is the second acquisition for MHCREFII with a target to acquire a total of $250 million of commercial real estate throughout the Southeastern United States over the next 12 to 18 months MHCREF and MHCREFII principals Neil E. Merin, Dung Lam and Jordan Paul stated, “We are very excited with the acquisition of Yamato Office Center at a purchase price well below replacement cost while also providing a tremendous opportunity to create value. Our plan is to reposition the asset as a premier Class-A office center primarily through capital improvements allowing Yamato Office Center to capture the robust demand for Class-A office space in Boca Raton. Boca Raton is one of the nation’s most attractive communities for wealthy decision makers and Yamato Office Center is specifically located in one of Boca Raton’s most rapidly urbanizing micro-markets.”

Corey Winsett, Director of Acquisitions for MHCREF oversaw the acquisition and due diligence process on behalf of MHCRFII’s JV partnership. Financing for the transaction was provided by LoanCore Capital a leading institutional lender that has financed over $25 billion in commercial real estate loans since 2008 Steve Kay, Managing Director and JP Kost, Vice President structured the financing transaction on behalf of LoanCore Capital.

Elizabeth Jones and John Strickroot of the Shutts & Bowen law firm represented the purchaser on the transaction. NAI/ Merin Hunter Codman will manage and lease the property. For leasing opportunities please reach out to Managing Director, Richard Brockey at 561-471-8000.

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‘I want to be an overachiever’: Michelle Puerta among 35 dual enrollment graduates

When Michelle Puerta dual enrolled at er families to grieve the way I was.”

Despite those challenges, she juggled Palm Beach State College in June 2020, the summer after her high school sophomore her studies, including more rigorous AICE year, the pandemic crushed her plans to and Advanced Placement courses at her take classes on campus but not her goal to high school, with serving as the captain of both her high school varsity women’s basearn an Associate in Arts degree.

“It was not easy, but I still pushed my- ketball team and her team with the Ameriself,” said Puerta, who will graduate from can Youth Soccer Organization Region 345 PBSC and Wellington High School this at Okeeheelee Park. In addition, she was acmonth. “I would have liked to go in per- tively involved or held leadership roles in son, but at that time the pandemic was bad. the National Honor Society, Spanish HonIt was all online. I kept on taking courses or Society, American Sign Language Honor online because I do have a heavy schedule. Society, Latinos in Action, the Interact Club and the Vet Club, as well as completed nuI just could not go in person.”

Puerta is among PBSC’s over 2,000 merous community service hours.

She applied to five universities—the spring graduates and the first class since fall 2019 to have traditional commencement cer- University of Florida, Florida Atlantic Uniemonies. She is also one of 35 dual enroll- versity, Florida State University, the University of South Florida ment students earnand the University ing A.A. degrees of Central Florida— while in high school Puerta is among PBSC’s and got accepted to and is looking forall of them. She will ward to celebrating over 2,000 spring attend UF this year at commencement graduates and the first for her bachelor’s May 12 at the South degree because she Florida Fairgrounds class since fall 2019 also hopes to pursue Expo Center. her Doctor of VetLike other gradto have traditional erinary Medicine at uates, the aspiring commencement the flagship univerveterinarian juggled sity’s College of Vetnumerous commitceremonies. erinary Medicine, the ments and a myriad only one in the state. of personal chal“Getting an edlenges during the pandemic to achieve her goal. Puerta’s dad ucation is one of the main things that mogot COVID-19 and spent two weeks in the tivates me to push my family forward,” said hospital just before her senior year at Wel- Puerta, whose parents and older half-brothlington High School started, and her dog er are from Colombia. “They did come to died. It took two months for her dad to the U.S. to help me get a better future, so fully recover. “It was very difficult to go I do want to accomplish their dream,’’ she said. through that and help him recover.”

How did she do it? “I think it’s just Puerta’s love for animals and the loss of her pet sparked her interest in veterinary the motivation that I have inside of me bemedicine, and because of the experience, cause, at the end of the day, if I wanted, I she hopes to one day provide low-cost vet- could have just quit if I was overwhelmed. erinarian services to make access easier. “As I want to be an overachiever. I want to push I was grieving, I realized I did not want oth- forward.”

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$150,000 Raised at Footloose & Cancer Free 2022 The Pap Corps, Champions for Cancer Research is proud to announce they raise $150,000 for cancer research at Footloose & Cancer Free 2022, Sharon Goodhart Presenting Sponsor. Four hundred guests enjoyed a dazzling afternoon of entertainment at The Opal Grand Resort in Delray Beach. The lovely luncheon featured an amateur dance competition by Pap Corps members. Joel and Trina Schwartz from the Valencia Pointe chapter took the top prize in fundraising, while Patti and Mike Golub from the Palm Isles chapter took home the top dancing trophy! Proceeds from the event support groundbreaking research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, the only NCI-designated cancer center in South Florida.

“We are so proud of all of our dance competitors,” said event co-chair Beverly Berkowitz. “They all brought their A-game and put on a terrific show for our guests.

This event had been postponed four times due to COVID, but our dancers remained steadfast in their commitment to fundraise and learn their dance routines.”

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Delray Ballroom and were judged at the event by an esteemed panel including Marilynn Wick, Shari Upbin and Angela Manfredi.

“We are so grateful to our dance couples who inspired our audience to give even more during the event,” said Nancy Levinsohn, event co-chair.

“Each dancer shared such moving and inspiring stories about their reasons for participating, often leaving the audience visibly affected. Their stories beautifully reflected our mission to support the next survivor.”

Special thanks to the event’s sponsors including Sharon Goodhart Travel Agency, Joel and Linda Moses, David Barry Designs, Jane Lozano, Parelle Electric, Friedman Elder Law, PNC Bank, Raymond James, Dr. Heidi Schaeffer, The Wrobel Family Foundation, The Wechsler Foundation, The Wawa Foundation, Bauman Medical, Cruise Planners, PNC Bank, Philip and Paula Karp, Debra Saunders, Stacey Shinder, Shelter Palms Foundation, Susan & Ed Dinter, Alan & Nancy Levinsohn, Brian & Beverly Berkowitz, The Delray Ballroom and media sponsors Boca Magazine and Legends Radio 100.3 FM.

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United Way of Palm Beach County Receives $4.5 Million from Palm Beach County for Hunger Relief Efforts Since 2015, United Way of Palm Beach County has been the trusted leader of the county-wide Hunger Relief Plan through the contributions of significant funding, coordination of resources, and advocacy to alleviate hunger in our community. On Tuesday, May 3, 2022, the Palm Beach County Commissioners approved $4,529,858 under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal funding to be released to United Way of Palm Beach County to continue this important work.

“This funding is absolutely critical to address hunger relief needs and create sustainable solutions for our community,” said Laurie George, President and CEO, United Way of Palm Beach County. “We could not do this important work without the County’s partnership, and we look forward to seeing how this investment in critical infrastructure will allow us and our hunger relief partners to provide more nutritious food to more people.”

This multi-year funding from the Board of County Commissioners will provide funding assistance for the expansion of hunger relief systems that will increase food bank storage and food processing capacity. United Way of Palm Beach County is providing an additional $4 million investment in hunger relief efforts from the $10 million gift received in the fall of 2020 from MacKenzie Scott. The overall goal

of this initiative is to alleviate hunger in the short-term while also promoting Palm Beach County residents’ self-sufficiency in the long-term.

Funding will be used to increase food bank capacity with expansion and enhancements to the current food distribution programs, including working with the Palm Beach County Food Bank to operate a commercial kitchen and food processing facility, expanding food bank storage capacity, and purchasing equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and scales, to ensure that the facility is fully functional.

The additional warehouse space will have tremendous benefit to the community by featuring an enhanced volunteer center, space for additional programs such as senior food programs and other community services, space to process fresh produce, an area for food preparation, and a commercial teaching kitchen to be used for job training programming, nutrition education classes, and fundraising events with local chefs.

The anticipated outcomes of this project include: increasing the volume of nutritious food distributed to Palm Beach County residents experiencing hunger; providing economic opportunities for the community through low-cost office space for nonprofits and local entrepreneurs, job creation, and workforce training; and ultimately, significantly reducing the number of food in-

secure PBC residents.

Since the collective work on the Palm Beach County Hunger Relief Plan commenced nearly seven years ago, the Palm Beach County Government has been a vital partner to addressing hunger relief needs in our community. Through the dedicated partnership of the County and 180 other local community organizations, Palm Beach County saw an 8% reduction in food insecure Palm Beach County residents, including a 17.2% reduction in food insecure chil-

dren by 2019 (Feeding America, Map the Meal Gap Report). Still, more than 181,340 residents in Palm Beach County struggle with hunger; 52,580 of these residents are children who do not have enough to eat on a daily basis.* *Gundersen, C., M. Hake, A. Dewey, E. Engelhard (2021). The Impact of the Coronavirus on Food Insecurity in 2020 & 2021, Update March 2021 [Data file and FAQ]. Available from Feeding America: research@feedingamerica.org.

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South Florida Fair Memorial Golf Camp Bow Wow Boca Raton to Celebrate Its Grand Opening on Saturday Tournament to Raise Educational Funds The South Florida Fair’s John Picano, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament is being held on Friday, May 20, at Eastpointe Country Club, 13535 Eastpointe Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. All proceeds benefit the South Florida Fair Educational Fund. Registration and a continental breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. An awards luncheon will follow.

The golf tournament is named in honor of the late John Picano, Jr., who served as the South Florida Fair’s public relations director for almost two decades. He was an avid golfer and was instrumental in the fair golf tournament’s growth and success. His memory lives on through this tournament, which provides scholarships to area students who might not otherwise be able to attend college.

The annual golf tournament usually attracts a sell-out crowd of golfers. Registration for a single player is $275. A foursome is $1,200. Contributions to the educational fund are gratefully accepted for those who can’t attend. To register or donate, call Lorie Stinson at (561) 790-5245 or email her at lorie@southfloridafair.com.

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committee along with Vice Chair Dave DeMay, Krista Basore, Mike Bubis, Don Dufresne, Brian Edwards, Bill Sneed and Iva Grady. Event sponsors are Foster and Fuchs, PA., Burns and Severson, PA., and Debon Air Saxena White, PA. The golf tournament’s proceeds support the fair’s scholarship fund and educational programs. This year, the South Florida Fair Scholarship fund provided scholarships to 19 high school students totaling $50,750. The winners are able to use the money at any accredited institution.

To date, the South Florida Fair has awarded more than $800,000 in scholarships.

The South Florida Fair is produced by the South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and has a longstanding tradition of raising funds for educational and charitable purposes. Located at 9067 Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach, the 2023 South Florida Fair will kick off with its Ride-AThon at 5 p.m. on Jan. 12 and the full fair will be held Jan. 13 – January 29. For more information, call (561) 793-0333 or visit the website, http://www.southfloridafair.com.

Boca’s newest premier dog boarding and daycare facility will be hosting tours, family fun, pet vendors and food on Saturday, May 14th from 11 am to 2 pm.

Boca Raton, FL – Camp Bow Wow Boca Raton, the area’s newest premier doggie daycare and boarding facility, will be celebrating its Grand Opening on Saturday, May 14th from 11 am – 2 pm at 850 North Dixie Highway.

With 200 locations nationally, this is Camp Bow Wow’s newest franchise and the only one in Palm Beach or Broward counties. Our “Play All Day” business model offers campers a unique supervised and healthy environment for hours of activity plus pristine boarding cabins, enrichment facilities, and grooming services.

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Owner, Emily McMullin, is a long-time resident of Boca Raton with deep volunteering roots in the community. “I love dogs and felt like our area didn’t have a fresh and innovative approach to boarding and doggy daycare,” said McMullin. She added, “Our convenient East Boca Raton location is newly renovated and outfitted with industry-proven equipment and overnight cabins where you can trust boarding your pet while traveling.”

The Grand Opening celebration will feature facility tours, games, music, pet vendors, food, and family fun. We encourage attendees to participate in our Pet Supply Drive with a donation of unopened pet food, blankets, newspapers, treats, and toys which will be given to local animal shelters.

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SPORTS Four Represent FAU as C-USA AllConference Selections Coming off a record setting season, the versus UTSA both playing No. 1, on court Florida Atlantic University men’s tennis saw two, he recorded three big road match wins four of the team’s nine players earn recog- versus UNC-Wilmington, a three-set win, a nition among the 2022 Conference USA win at No. 71 Liberty in two and he closed All-Conference teams, announced by C- out the regular-season with a three-set win at South Alabama In his two-year FAU caUSA on Wednesday.

Honoree selection is first based on an reer, his record is 31-16, including 25-13 individual or doubles team national rank- dual match record Junior Alvaro Fernandez Horta ing. Once those slots are filled the league Fernandez Horta is a consistent percoaches vote upon the remaining honorees.

Among those selected were FAU juniors former who posted a 19-10 record, includAlvaro Fernandez Horta, Kevin Huemp- ing a 14-5 dual match record. He was 12fner, and Hunter Robbins. The trio were 5 on court three and had two late season wins on court two. Fernandez Horta, a najoined by graduate senior Carles Sarrio.

Fernandez Horta and Huempfner were tive of Spain, tallied a seven-match winselected as second team singles honorees ning streak between Feb. 20 and March 23 while the doubles team of Robbins and Sar- and four of his five dual match losses were three-set decisions. His big-road wins were rio received similar honors.

The quartet played an instrumental part versus Army West Point, USF, UC Santa of the Owls tallying an 18-6 dual match re- Barbara (No. 56), UNC-Wilmington, Libcord, a .750 winning percentage which is erty (No. 71) and Tulane. Fernandez Horta’s the program’s best under head coach Ricar- big home wins included Georgia State and do Gonzalez, and a No. 47 national rank- FGCU. He finished his 2022 campaign tied ing in the latest poll. The Owls climbed for the team’s lead with 14 wins. In his twoyear FAU career, his as high as No. 35 record is 31-16, induring their seacluding 25-13 dual son-opening stretch Honoree selection match record that included an 8-0 Doubles Team winning streak. The is first based on an of Graduate Senior Owls finished 2022 individual or doubles Carles Sarrio and a 7-0 mark at home. junior Hunter RobJunior Kevin team national ranking bins Huempfner The duo of SarHuempfner led rio, from Spain, and the Owls in wins with a 20-7 overall record, including a 14- Robbins, from Delray Beach, Florida, were 4 dual match record splitting equal time be- 17-6 on the season, including 13-6 in dutween courts one and two. Of Huempfner’s al-match doubles play. They split time be14 wins, he was 6-3 on court one and 8-1 tween courts one (8-4) and two (5-2) and on court two. The German ended his sea- were hampered late in the season, due to an son on a two-match winning streak. Speak- injury limiting opportunities. They were 1-2 ing of streaks, he opened the season on an versus ranked doubles duos, all on the road, eight-match winning streak (Jan. 15-March with the win being versus ODU, in regu7). While he only suffered four losses in lar season play. They split matches at the the dual season, each was from the rackets C-USA Championships downing USM 6-1 of members from ranked teams, and three and falling to Charlotte 6-3. They saw 17 of of the four were on court one. Big wins 19 matches factor into the doubles point, included a two-set win at West Point, and virtually setting the tone for the match.

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Marshall Clips FAU, 6-4

In the Conference USA Championship Tournament, the Florida Atlantic University softball team dropped a tight 6-4 ballgame.

The Owls (29-25) remain alive in the double elimination tournament and will face WKU in a win-or-go-home battle at 6 p.m. eastern time tomorrow. FAU defeated UTSA, 11-4, earlier today in the first round.

FAU put up a two-spot on the board in the first inning. Zoey Jones scored Cammeo Presutti with an RBI single, then Myah Murray plated Jones with a rare bunt double. Murray pushed one to the right side, and Marshall had the wheel play on.

The ball rolled into the outfield and Murray reached second while Jones scored.

Marshall evened it with two in the second, but FAU had an answer with two runs of its own in the third. Murray dropped down another bunt that scored Sara Berthiaume, then Murray scored on an error after Maya Amm put the ball in play.

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In the bottom of the third, FAU center fielder Kaitlyn Cunningham made highlight reel play. Marshall’s Sage Pye lifted one deep to center that seemed like it was leaving the yard, but Cunningham went full extension while leaping to rob the home run.

Marshall took the lead with a threerun homer off the bat of Aly Harrell in the fourth, then added one more with a solo shot in the fifth.

Gabby Sacco took the loss and pitched the first five innings. Abigail Morgan entered in relief and threw a scoreless sixth inning.

Berthiaume and Jones picked up two hits each, while Murray recorded the two RBI. The fifth-seeded Owls will square off against the third seeded Hilltoppers of WKU in an elimination game tomorrow. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. eastern and 5 p.m. central.

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PBA Women’s Track Ends Season Strong at UNF The Palm Beach Atlantic women’s track team ran its last meet of 2022 on Friday and Saturday at the University of North Florida where it faced a variety of opponents from DI and DII. The Sailfish started Friday with the 1500m race. Dune Costes was the top performer for PBA. She finished 26th with a time of 4:53.94. Sadie Nordmeyer (5:07.13) placed 43rd in the event.

PBA finished the first day of the meet with Allison Seng running in the 5000m event. She demolished her personal best time by 11 seconds. Seng placed 15th in the event with a time of 17:55.24. She was

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the first runner to break 18 minutes in the 5k since 2010.

On Saturday, PBA competed in the 800m run. Costes led the Sailfish again, setting a school record with a time of 2:18.87, finishing 28th. Nordmeyer (2:26.34) ran the third-fastest time in school history, finishing 48th. Gwendolyn Shamel (2:28.18) ran the fifth-fastest time in the event, finishing 53rd.

This concludes PBA track’s first season under new coach Wes Penberthy. The team set several new records under Penberthy this spring. He will look to guide the PBA cross country program for the first time in the fall.

Budnovich and Hejtmanek Earn All-SSC Honors The Palm Beach Atlantic softball team had two student-athletes earn Sunshine State Conference honors on Monday.

Katherine Budnovich concluded her career by earning a spot on the all-SSC first team as a designated player. Daylin Hejtmanek earned All-SSC second team honors as an outfielder in her first season as a Sailfish. The pair become the 15th and 16th PBA softball players to earn All-SSC recognition.

Budnovich becomes the seventh player in program history to earn a spot on the first team. The senior made the jump from the all-conference second team last season onto the first team this year. She hit .300 this season while leading the squad with 19 RBIs,

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five home runs, seven doubles, a .500 slugging percentage, and a .843 OPS. Budnovich’s season was highlighted by a three home run game against Embry-Riddle on March 5.

Hejtmanek is the first player in program history to earn all-SSC honors as a freshman. The speedster stepped up to fill the starting centerfielder role for the Sailfish. She hit .308 while starting every game for PBA. She tied for the team lead in stolen bases, swiping eight bags in 10 attempts.

She got even better in conference play, hitting .333 with seven RBIs. PBA played its first season under new head coach Ty Singleton in 2021. The team finished with a 14-26 record, and a 13-17 record in conference play.

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*$19.95 is the monthly price of subscription to a MobileHelp Classic at home only system. There is a one-time $49.95 processing fee and $15 shipping fee required to subscribe to this plan. Equipment may vary as shown. System featured in photo above is the MobileHelp DUO available at an additional monthly cost. Call or see terms and conditions for further details. 50% off Fall Detection Promotion valid when Fall Detection Service is added to your monitoring system and MobileHelp Connect Premium service is included with the order. Offer is valid for the first year of service only. This offer is for new customers only and cannot be combined with any other offers. Promotion available for select plans only and for a limited time. During the promotional term, you will receive $5 off the $10 full retail price of Fall Detection service. After first year, Fall Detect pricing reverts to discounted price of $7.50/month when combined with MobileHelp Connect Premium. Fall Button does not detect 100% of falls. If able, users should always push their help button when they need assistance. Fall Button is not intended to replace a caregiver for users dealing with serious health issues. Service availability and access/coverage on the AT&T network is not available everywhere and at all times. Current GPS location may not always be available in every situation. MobileHelp is a registered trademark. Patented technology. MobileHelp is an FDA registered company.

MHPN-00939 Rev. 1 May 13 - May 19, 2022

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