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• Members and invited friends of Men Giving Back gathered at The Boca Raton last week for the organization’s inaugural Spring Social. More than 100 attendees enjoyed a night of fun and philanthropy that included premium cigars, top-shelf rum tasting, a bounty of sushi and seafood, and an inspirational address from Florida Atlantic University’s Men’s Basketball Coach, Dusty May.

• The Owl Collective, a local non-profit that helps student-athletes navigate their NIL ( Name, Image, Likeness) experience, held a food drive to benefit Boca Helping Hands (BHH). The food drive was held in partnership with Johnell Davis, a Florida Atlantic University (FAU) basketball team star, and other FAU athletes, including members of the basketball team, on April 29th at the Peter Blum YMCA of Boca. More than 1,607 pounds of food was donated during the drive. The FAU Basketball team has volunteered at Boca Helping Hands each Thanksgiving for the past six years.

• It all started with a misdiagnosis of Parkinson’s that took fitness guru Phil Kaplan over 1.5 years to not only find the right diagnosis (mold toxicity), but to also completely cure himself. Phil, a South Florida media personality and author of Transform! And The Best You’ve Ever Been, boasts a 35-year career leading to his reputation as a pioneer in medical fitness and modern-day integrative health. His medical odyssey led to his initiation of medical-fitness hybridized studies involving hospitals and health clubs, and ultimately, the creation of The Metabolic Reboot: the strategic integration that restores health and optimizes human metabolism.

• Enjoying its first in-person event since before COVID-19, The Chiera Family Foundation hosted its 30th Anniversary Gala fundraiser and Golf Classic on April 23 and April 24, 2023. Over $275,000 was raised over the two days to help children fighting cancer attend summer camp and college.

• The 10th Annual RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl will be played on Thursday, December 21, kicking off at 8 p.m. in FAU Stadium on the campus of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN and ESPN Radio and locally on ESPN 106.3.

• Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine (CoM) will host its 13th annual White Coats-4-Care (WC4C) major scholarship fundraiser for its incoming Class of 2027 on Wednesday, August 2. Drawing civic and business leaders, healthcare professionals and community advocates each year to welcome and “dress and equip” the incoming class of medical students, the event will be held at 6:00 p.m. on FAU’s Boca Raton campus. Annual WC4C campaign funds help CoM attract, recruit, train and educate the next generation of humanistic clinicians and

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scientists – doctors who care and cure in this community.

• Celebrate summer and Independence Day with giant backyard games from Boca Raton Public Library! Family reunions, birthday parties, and outdoor picnics will be much more fun when you use your Boca Raton Public Library card to borrow a super-sized game for everyone to play. Available at the Downtown Library and Spanish River Library, backyard games available for checkout include Bean Bag Toss, Disc Golf, Giant “Right Center Left” Dice Game, Jazzminton, Ladder Toss, Lawn Bowling, Lawn Darts, Pickleball, Slammo, Soft Bocce, Tic Tac Toe, Tug of War, Tumble Tower, and Yardzee. Patrons can borrow one giant game at a time per library card for up to two weeks (no renewals) and may place a hold on a game if it is checked out.

• “WE DUNNIT!” – More than 100 supporters, leaders and friends of Family Promise of South Palm Beach County had a suspiciously good time at Family Promise of South Palm Beach County’s recent Gatsby at the Garage benefit. Held at the Arts Garage in Delray Beach on March 16, the event featured a fun and engaging “Who Dunnit” Murder Mystery, a Live Auction and Best Costume Contest. Family Promise would like to thank its sponsors: Eda and Cliff Viner, Infiniti of Coconut Creek, Southern 441 Toyota, Lincoln of Coconut Creek, Southern 441 Nissan and Nissan of the Palm Beaches. The organization also sends its deepest appreciation to Bluegreen Vacations, Premier Mortgage Associates and Sunny 107.9.

• Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the fastest growing retailers in the country, announced it will host a national hiring event on Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10 at all retail locations. Sprouts has stores in 23 states with approximately 380 locations. The specific job openings and opportunities will vary by location but all stores are hiring to be better prepared for summer.

• The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties today announced the recipients of the organization’s competitive 2023 Community Impact Grants. The Community Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that creates partnerships with donors, nonprofits and community members to solve the region’s chronic and emerging issues. The organization has supported more than 3,400 nonprofit partners with grants over its 50-year history.

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Chiera Family Foundation Raises over $275,000 for Kids Battling Cancer at 30 Year Anniversary Gala and Golf Classic

Boca Raton, FL – Enjoying its first in-person event since before COVID-19, The Chiera Family Foundation hosted its 30th Anniversary Gala fundraiser and Golf Classic on April 23 and April 24, 2023. Over $275,000 was raised over the two days to help children fighting cancer attend summer camp and college.

The Gala, held at The Polo Club of Boca Raton, was well attended by over 350 guests who enjoyed the anniversary theme with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions. Special honored guest for the evening was Ron Assaf, former CEO of Sensormatic Electronics Corporation. Mr. Assaf helped The Chiera Family Foundation get started and was the original presenting sponsor for the Foundation’s fundraising events. Gold medalist and Olympic record holder Bob Beamon was also in attendance. Over 20 children and family members who have benefited from camp and college scholarships through the Chiera Family Founda-

tion enjoyed the gala as well.

The Foundation’s signature Golf Classic tournament was held at Boca Grove Golf & Tennis Club. 110 golfers enjoyed the challenge, prizes and camaraderie.

A former camper, counselor, and college scholarship recipient Megan Casabe kicked off the evening by recapping her experience with Chiera Family Foundation. Megan is now a social worker who helps families and children who have the same type of cancer that she had.

Proceeds from the 30th Anniversary

Gala will help The Chiera Family Foundation send 150 children fighting cancer to summer camp at Camp Boggy Creek this July, and fund three more N.I.C.K.’s (Nothing is Impossible

for Cancer

Kids) college scholarships for young adults to attend the college of their choice. The Foundation has been active this year, completing two N.I.C.K.’s golf sessions through the First Tee of Broward for kids undergoing chemotherapy. Two N.I.C.K.’s Ice Skating programs have been scheduled for June 3rd and 10th through a grant from the Florida Panthers Ice Hock-

ey team.

The Chiera Family Foundation began as a tribute to the family’s patriarch Nick Chiera who passed away from cancer. The organization’s annual event has since evolved into one of the area’s largest fundraisers for children and young adults who battle cancer.

This year’s sponsor list includes longtime sponsor The Rubin Family Foundation as well as other foundations and companies including The Bomar Foundation, Carousel Development Corporation, Nancy Schroeder, The Notice Family, Winner’s Award Group, The Florida Panther’s Foundation, Bacardi USA, Apogee Commemoratives, J. Charles Crystal Works, The Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, The Coral Springs Rotary, The Big Red Foundation and Minuteman Press of Coral Springs.

For more information about the Chiera Family Foundation, please visit: https://www.chierafamilyfoundation.org.

2023 RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl To Be Played December 21

Boca Raton, Fla (May 31, 2023)

– The 10th Annual RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl will be played on Thursday, December 21, kicking off at 8 p.m. in FAU Stadium on the campus of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN and ESPN Radio and locally on ESPN 106.3.

“College football fans are very accustomed to Thursday night games throughout the season, so we’re thrilled to showcase this year’s RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl in this high-profile primetime window,” said RoofClaim. com Boca Raton Bowl executive director Doug Mosley. “We look forward to a great audience both in the stands and tuning in on TV and radio.”

For this year’s 10th edition of the RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl, fans can reserve tickets for a special $10 off price – $47 for side-

line seats and $22 for endzone seats, after the discount. To sign up for this offer, go to the Tickets dropdown on the front page of the RoofClaimBocaRatonBowl.com web site and enter your information on the Ticket Pre-Sale tab.

Mosley added: “We’re planning a great party for our 10th game and we want fans to join the celebration! This offer is a special opportunity to lock in tickets now for this year’s game at a discount, and we hope fans will take advantage of it.”

The RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl, one of 17 bowl games owned and operated by ESPN Events, has agreements with five conference (American Athletic Conference, Conference USA, Mid-American Conference, Mountain West Conference, Sun Belt Conference) plus select independents for berths in this year’s game.

The Owl Collective Food Drive with Johnell Davis and FAU Basketball Team

Members Brought in 1,607 Pounds of Food for Boca Helping Hands

Blum YMCA of Boca. More than 1,607 pounds of food was donated during the drive. The FAU Basketball team has volunteered at Boca Helping Hands each Thanksgiving for the past six years.

This food drive provided assistance to those in need in the Boca Raton community and was made possible by the generous support of sponsors and vendors including The Spirit of Giving, Just Baked, and BTR Kitchen.

“We were thrilled to have Johnell Davis and other FAU athletes join us in this effort to support our community,” said Bryan Rammel, founder of The Owl Collective. “We were so grateful for the support of our sponsors and vendors, who helped to make this event possible.”

Infinite Impact to Open in West Boca

Boca Raton, FL –-The Owl Collective, a local non-profit that helps student-athletes navigate their NIL ( Name, Image, Likeness) experience, held a food drive to benefit Boca Helping Hands (BHH). The food drive was held in partnership with Johnell Davis, a Florida Atlantic University (FAU) basketball team star, and other FAU athletes, including members of the basketball team, on April 29th at the Peter

The event featured food donations, music, and more. Attendees were encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate to the cause.

“We hope that this food drive made a positive impact in the lives of those in our community who are facing food insecurity,” said Rammel.

For more information about The Owl Collective and this event, please visit theowlcollective.com or contact Bryan Rammel at sports@theowlcollective.com.

Boca Raton, FL – It all started with a misdiagnosis of Parkinson’s that took fitness guru Phil Kaplan over 1.5 years to not only find the right diagnosis (mold toxicity), but to also completely cure himself. Phil, a South Florida media personality and author of Transform! And The Best You’ve Ever Been, boasts a 35-year career leading to his reputation as a pioneer in medical fitness and modern-day integrative health. His medical odyssey led to his initiation of medical-fitness hybridized studies involving hospitals and health clubs, and ultimately, the creation of The Metabolic Reboot: the strategic integration that restores health and optimizes human metabolism.

He teamed up with renowned stem cell scientist Dr. Kristin Comella to create

a conceptual breakthrough facility, Infinite Impact, that forges a link between fitness and medicine and promotes the harmonious interactivity between brain, immune system, gut, mind, spirit and cell.

Infinite Impact is breaking ground in the reversal of chronic diseases like diabetes, hypothyroidism, and weight loss resistance by reducing inflammation, the source of most illnesses, in a variety of ways, going beyond nutrition and exercise. They reintroduce the body to its innate healing powers by taking what nature offers and putting it into technology including nutrient infusion therapy, cryotherapy, infrared therapy, regenerative medicine, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and more.

The facility will officially open in West Boca on June 22.

Drone Squads From The Cane Institute Sweep National Competition

Four teams from The Cane Institute for Advanced Technologies (TCI) at A.D. Henderson University School recently competed at the Drones in School National Competition in Denver for the first time, taking first through fourth place among middle school squads.

“Six Degree Drone Racing” took top honors, followed by “Lift-OFF,” “P.I.C.” and “FastSpeeds,” respectively, topping the invited field of 12 national middle school teams that also participated.

While nine TCI teams qualified for nationals, only the top four made the trip. Immediate success at the highest level of competition is a byproduct of considerable student interest in this brand-new program, said Allan Phipps, director of TCI and coordinator of ADHUS K-12 District STEM.

“We offered an aerospace class for the first time for our middle school students and the interest was just phenomenal,” Phipps said. “We had more than 70 students sign up saying they wanted this course, which is one-third of our middle school population. So, almost 1 in 3 students are in this aerospace class.”

A complementary off-shoot of the event was the location and tie-in to the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) XPONENTIAL 2023. It also helped students see first-hand the types of employment in this industry.

“Being there on the conference floor at this competition exposed the students to so many job opportunities that they wouldn’t have really thought of had they not seen it in person,” Phipps said. “That was worth the price of admission just to get the students exposed to just the hundreds and hundreds of different job opportunities in the aerospace and autonomous vehicle market.”

With $1 million in drones on the floor of the conference, ADHUS students also were exposed to fixed wings, quadcopters, hecticopters and other unique models.

“I skipped attending the FLYRA Middle School State Track & Field Championship to attend this competi-

tion and I couldn’t be happier with my decision because it opened my eyes to a broad horizon of future opportunities in technology,” said Leah Forman, an eighth-grade student at ADHUS and Lift-OFF team member. “The competition and conference were so much better than I could have imagined.”

Phipps also highlighted that the unique partnership between TCI and Florida Power & Light could have an indelible impact on the students’ futures.

“Florida Power & Light is a huge supporter of our program and a huge supporter of FAU, and one of the things they have identified as a big need is drone pilots and drone engineers,” he said. “As they transition to using drones for powerline inspections or for risk management surveys after storms, it’s much easier and faster to send drones up to identify downed powerlines and to identify areas that need an immediate response, than it is to try and drive streets that may be blocked after a hurricane. They’re all in on drones trying to support the STEM pipeline for encouraging students to go into aerospace, so this program really fits.”

TCI’s success isn’t limited to just drones. Another group of students also recently traveled to the 2023 International SeaPerch Challenge, hosted by the University of Maryland, just outside of Washington, D.C., where three teams competed in underwater robotics. The top TCI team in this worldwide competition, the SeaOwls’ “Ir8e Pir8tes,” finished 16th out of more than 50 groups.

“It was awesome to just have the light bulbs lit up and the kids on fire about seeing what’s out there in the future for them,” said Phipps. “Some amazing, amazing trips and we did well. We know we’ve got a winning formula, and we’ve got a super supportive administration. I just want to give a huge thank you to the administration for their support in allowing the students to go and represent the school, The Cane Institute program and FAU on these stages.”

It is good to be consistent in all you do. But it’s far better to be flexible when certain situations may legitimately require it. There are people who boast of being consistent in all circumstances, and that offers them the excuse of remaining offensive toward others, and doing certain things in just one way, instead of choosing a better way which in most situations can be easily found.

A person’s consistency needs not be lopsided, but it should always lean in the direction of acting honestly at all times, doing good for others periodically, practicing truthfulness in all relationships and transactions, in whatever circumstance

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POSITIVE LIVING

By: Dr. Synesio Lyra

How Consistent Are You?

one may be found!

Of course, there are several who are consistent in doing what is improper and not right. To those I simply issue an invitation: “Abandon practices that won’t ever lead you forward, and choose instead the company of persons who can aid you in consistent, positive, winning ways!”

Usually, what is not the ideal in life comes quite naturally to most human beings. That’s what needs to be known ahead of time, and carefully checked always! Those are the attitudes and practices to be rejected, without leaving any empty spaces, for they should quickly be replenished with an honorable and more

fruitful life-style.

Those choosing to advance with consistency, will equally notice that such attitude will not be limited only to certain aspects of living; they need to affect every sphere of human activity and permeate every sector of our individual operation in society.

It’s imperative to understand also, that even in our consistency in doing what is proper and commendable, there may be situations where employing some flexibility is far more preferable. We need to be attentive to all we do, and of all the circumstances in which we find ourselves. There are occasions when common sense has a

FAITH

By: Rick Boxx

right to dictate what our best option would be in fulfilling a task, in executing common practices, in interacting with others.

Perhaps it is in human relationships where a greater deal of flexibility needs to be employed, depending on conditions that may have changed, on the personal needs of those we are negotiating with, and in countless more factors which shall be recognized once we get there.

It’s equally wise and necessary that we operate with varied alternatives to the situations we most frequently encounter in our daily journeys and contacts. Persons who are inflexible seldom reach a pleasant conclusion in any pathway taken.

The Amazing Paradox Of Rest

In Jordan Raynor’s book, Redeeming Your Time, he uses a story from the 1800s to encourage us to remember the importance of Sabbath rest. Raynor writes that during the famous California Gold Rush, some of the adventurous individuals, embracing visions of striking gold and instantly becoming rich, traveled westward toward California seven days a week. Others, however, only traveled for six days each week, stopping to rest each Sabbath.

The differing travel schedules apparently had paradoxical results one might not expect. “The Emigrants Guide to California,” which was published in 1849, offered the observation that, “If you rest one day out of seven, you will get to California 20 days sooner than others who do not.”

This finding, that those traveling by covered wagon only six days a week out of seven actually advanced faster than their relentless, everyday counterparts,

confirms what the Bible teaches about taking off one day for rest and physical renewal. In Leviticus 23:3 it says, “There are six days when you may work, but the seventh day is a day of Sabbath rest, a day of sacred assembly. You are not to do any work.”

This was a command God gave to the ancient people of Israel following their release from bondage in Egypt. But establishing one day a week for Sabbath rest is as relevant today as it was many years ago.

There is a related verse that addresses seeking a proper balance between work and rest. In another Old Testament book, we are told, “If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success” (Ecclesiastes 10:10). One application of this teaching is that once the blade of an ax has become dulled, it requires more effort and more time to accomplish the same result.

American President Abraham Lin -

coln is reputed to have said, “If I only had an hour to chop down a tree, I would spend the first 45 minutes sharpening my axe.” Envision one man frantically chopping without stopping, trying to cut down a large tree, while another keeps his ax blade sharp so it will cut easily.

Many people in the business and professional world work extremely long hours, sometimes seven days a week, ignoring their need for personal refreshment. They ignore this paradox of being able to accomplish more if we work less, setting aside time for much-needed rest. They do not stop to “sharpen the ax.”

In some nations, people observe “Labor Day” or an event by a different name, declaring it a national holiday – a day of rest – to celebrate the values and virtues of work. In the U.S.A., it is traditionally the first Monday in September. Work is honored, but appropriately by setting aside an additional day for rest.

Reading through the Bible, we find

many teachings about the importance of hard work, recognizing how initiative and enterprise in the workplace generate great rewards, both financial and in terms of enjoyment and fulfillment.

For instance, Proverbs 10:4 states, “Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.” Also, “The laborer’s appetite works for him; his hunger drives him on” (Proverbs 16:26).

However, these passages do not ignore the importance and necessity of rest. Even in the biblical account of Creation, it says, “By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from his work” (Genesis 2:2).

Copyright 2022, Unconventional Business Network. Adapted with permission from “UBN Integrity Moments”, a commentary on faith at work issues. Visit www.unconventionalbusiness.org. UBN is a faith at work ministry serving the international small business community.

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Caught in the Loop of Negativity?

A song from years ago complained, “If it wasn’t for bad luck, I wouldn’t have any luck at all.” These days, we could make a similar observation that if it wasn’t for bad news, we wouldn’t have any news at all. We don’t need to be reminded about the negativity spawned by the global pandemic. The mass media have seemed to revel in reports of deaths due to COVID-19, along with the countless cases of people being hospitalized with the virus. The old news mantra, “If it bleeds, it leads,” has taken center stage.

But that has not been the only cause of the negative environment in which we live. In many parts of the world, economic turmoil has reigned. Supply shortages of common goods have frustrated many of us. Threats of war in several parts of the world have created high anxiety. Violence is on the increase, as are suicides, drug abuse, and domestic strife. The list goes on.

The temptation is great to plunge into great despair, with the constant barrage of bad news causing us to believe that all hope is gone. But this temptation offers no positive outcome. So, how can we avoid it?

Leadership consultant Tim Kight recently seen that applies directly to this question. He said, “If you dwell on the negative, you simply feed your frustration or fear, which leads to bad decisions, which causes you to be even more anxious, angry, or afraid. It is a ‘doom loop.’ Press pause and interrupt the doom loop. Redirect your focus from the negative to the productive.”

Have you become caught up in a loop of negativity, or as Kight terms it, the “doom loop”? It has affected all of us to some extent, but there are ways of avoiding concentrating on the endless stream of bad news. We find sound advice in the Scriptures:

Develop a healthy mindset. We can al-

low our minds to become consumed by the continual stream of bad news and information, or we can make the conscious decision to focus on more positive, productive things.

“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable will of God” (Romans 12:2).

Concentrate on positive, uplifting things. It has been said that you cannot keep birds from flying over your head, but you can keep them from building a nest in your hair.

“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy – meditate on these things” (Philippians 4:8). Then if you’re struggling with luck in life, have a look at getting a spiritual projector like https:// www.astralmagick.com/product/spiritual-protector-of-sunan-kudus/, as I’ve heard of these actually having a massive impact on those that have used them.

Refuse to dwell on evil and negative ideas. We live in an information age, and much of the information we see and hear can be destructive, rather than helpful and uplifting. We can choose to cast aside counterproductive thoughts and ideas. “Test all things; hold fast to what is good. Abstain from every form of evil” (1 Thessalonians 5:21-22).

Choose faith rather than doubt. Even when circumstances look bleak, trusting in God can direct us to hope, a sense of earnest expectation and confident assurance in the face of discouragement.

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1).

Sprouts Farmers Market Hosts National Hiring Events

tions will have the opportunity to walk in and apply. On-site interviews will be conducted both days from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Or text “Sprouts” to 98199 to schedule an interview.

Interested candidates can visit the Sprouts Career Portal at sprouts.com/careers/ to learn more about specific openings at each store.

Employment opportunities include:

• Department Managers, Assistant Department Managers and Clerks (Produce, Vitamins and Body Care, Meat and Seafood, Deli, Grocery, Bakery and more)

• Cashiers

• Courtesy Clerks

Men Giving Back Hosts Spring Social at The Boca Raton FAU Head Basketball

Coach Dusty May Featured Guest

Boca Raton, FL – Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the fastest growing retailers in the country, announced it will host a national hiring event on Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10 at all retail locations. Sprouts has stores in 23 states with approximately 380 locations. The specific job openings and opportunities will vary by location but all stores are hiring to be better prepared for summer.

Sprouts’ healthy approach to grocery shopping means potential team members should share a passion for the fresh, natural and organic product offered throughout the store. Those interested in posi -

• Backup Receiver, Administrative Coordinator and Scan Coordinator Sprouts offers competitive pay, team member discounts, a fun and rewarding culture, and numerous career advancement opportunities.

Sprouts welcomes shoppers with a farmer’s market experience and open layout featuring fresh produce at the center of the store. Innovative, seasonal and attribute-driven products such as organic, plant-based, keto, paleo and more offer a treasure hunt shopping experience amid Sprouts’ healthy assortment.

For a list of stores by region, visit sprouts.com/stores.

Boca Raton Public Library Adds

Backyard Games to Its Library of Things Collection

Boca Raton, FL – Celebrate summer and Independence Day with giant backyard games from Boca Raton Public Library! Family reunions, birthday parties, and outdoor picnics will be much more fun when you use your Boca Raton Public Library card to borrow a super-sized game for everyone to play. Available at the Downtown Library and Spanish River Library, backyard games available for checkout include Bean Bag Toss, Disc Golf, Giant “Right Center Left” Dice Game, Jazzminton, Ladder Toss, Lawn Bowling, Lawn Darts, Pickleball, Slammo, Soft Bocce, Tic Tac Toe, Tug of War, Tumble Tower, and Yardzee. Patrons can borrow one giant game at a time per library card for up to two weeks (no renewals) and may place a hold on a game if it is checked out.

“With the addition of backyard games to our Library of Things collection, patrons will now have the opportunity to engage with their families through physical activities while enjoying the outdoors,” notes Helen Silver, Collection Services Librarian II. “The Library of Things continues to offer patrons a chance to borrow instead of buying, helping families economize and take advantage of communi-

ty resources.”

In addition to backyard games, Boca Raton Public Library cardholders can check out other items in the Library of Things, including musical instruments, board games, jigsaw puzzles, chess sets, seeds, cake pans, American Girl dolls, and mobile hotspots.

Residents of the City of Boca Raton can request a new library card at the Account Services desk at either library location. A photo ID and proof of residency with a current address are required.

Boca Raton, FL – Members and invited friends of Men Giving Back gathered at The Boca Raton last week for the organization’s inaugural Spring Social. More than 100 attendees enjoyed a night of fun and philanthropy that included premium cigars, top-shelf rum tasting, a bounty of sushi and seafood, and an inspirational address from Florida Atlantic University’s Men’s Basketball Coach, Dusty May.

The entire event was made possible by the generosity of The Boca Raton, as Men Giving Back sends 100% of its donations to local charities.

Engaging philanthropic-minded men in south Palm Beach County to support local nonprofits while having fun is the mission of Men Giving Back, which was founded in 2020.

“We were so pleased with the turnout of our fellow members and their guests in support of our mission,” said Eddie Ventrice, one of the organization’s founding members. “We welcome generous, giving

men into our ‘fun and philanthropic’ organization where, together, we can make a huge difference in our community.”

FAU’s Head Basketball Coach Dusty May shared a few words of wisdom with attendees. “To be ingrained in the community is of utmost importance,” said Coach May. “Our players give back individually and as a group because it has such an impact on so many people. You give where you live, and Men Giving Back is truly a testament to that.”

This year, Men Giving Back is on track to significantly surpass the $450,000 it gave in 2022, with a 2023 goal of nearly $700,000in grants. Their mission continues to focus on education, children, food stability, and mental health services. Last year, the organization’s giving included three large grants of up to $100,000 to Faulk Center for Counseling, HabCenter Boca Raton, and The Toby Center for Family Transitions.

Family Promise of SPBC Celebrates Successful Gatsby at the Garage Event

Delray Beach, FL – “WE DUNNIT!” – More than 100 supporters, leaders and friends of Family Promise of South Palm Beach County had a suspiciously good time at Family Promise of South Palm Beach County’s recent Gatsby at the Garage benefit. Held at the Arts Garage in Delray Beach on March 16, the event featured a fun and engaging “Who Dunnit” Murder Mystery, a Live Auction and Best Costume Contest. Family Promise would like to thank its sponsors: Eda and Cliff Viner, Infiniti of Coconut Creek, Southern 441 Toyota, Lincoln of Coconut Creek, Southern 441 Nissan and Nissan of the Palm Beaches. The organization also sends its deepest appreciation to Bluegreen Vacations, Premier Mortgage Associates and Sunny 107.9.

How a Nursing Career in Home Healthcare Can Help Expand Care Access

For those who are in hospice, recovering from an injury or illness, or who have long-term disabilities, home healthcare can be an ideal solution. It delivers cost-effective, high-quality care in the setting where patients most often want to be -- home. Unfortunately, access to this important service varies by region, with particular shortages in rural areas, often where the need is highest. Industry experts say that nurses who make the switch to treating patients at home can help close the gap.

“I’ve seen firsthand how home healthcare is so often the best choice for patients, translating to better adherence to care management plans and an improved quality of life,” says Jennifer Sheets, president and chief executive officer of Interim HealthCare, Inc., a nurse with real-world experience herself, and a nationally recognized leader and advocate for continued funding for home healthcare.

Whether you’re still in nursing school or a seasoned professional, here are some

of the top reasons to consider a career in home healthcare:

Career Consistency

A career in home healthcare can be a seamless transition for nurses of all specializations, experiences and backgrounds. While many home healthcare patients are older adults, home healthcare actually offers the full continuum of care, and is designed for patients of all ages with a range

of chronic and acute conditions. What’s more, home healthcare careers can deliver benefits like good work-life balance, flexible hours you can set yourself, rewarding assignments and competitive pay.

Big Impact

The last few years have put unbearable pressure on nurses everywhere, making it difficult to provide the personalized

care patients deserve. The care delivered in patients’ homes however, empowers nurses to make a true impact on health outcomes. And it goes beyond that. In areas of the country where there are home healthcare shortages, patients and their families are often faced with tough decisions and difficult circumstances, including extended hospital stays. Home nurses can alleviate strain on the healthcare systems of under-serviced communities by improving access to at-home care.

Major providers of home healthcare are actively hiring nurses right now, including Interim HealthCare, which has locally-owned and operated franchises nationwide. To learn more about home care careers, visit careers.interimhealthcare.com.

“More nurses working in home healthcare means better access for patients who could benefit from care at home,” says Sheets. “If you’ve thought about a career pivot, this is one change that can improve lives and help communities.”

New Survey Reveals Gen Z and Millennials Struggle to Keep a Tidy Home

Home organizing is more than a trend; it’s a lifestyle. From streaming shows demonstrating how to color-code your pantry to magazines offering tips to unclutter quickly and even a litany of organization products, there’s an abundance of information in the world of home organization. Yet, despite all this great content, younger generations still struggle with staying organized. In fact, a recent survey conducted by Pollfish on behalf of Duck brand finds that nearly 75% of Gen Z and millennials, ages 16 to 42, need a better organizing system or routine at home. Here’s what these generations struggle with the most:

Clutter is Chaos: While about half of Gen Z and millennials clean and organize up to an hour a day, they still have an issue with clutter. The survey finds that the kitchen counter is the biggest clutter hotspot, and car or house keys are the top misplaced items. Among their worst organizing habits, 54% of the younger generations throw everything into a junk drawer, while 40% say they don’t hang up their purse or jacket. Additionally, their top challenges to staying tidy are too much clutter and not enough room.

Family Dynamics: Living with messy family members is another top challenge.

Less than half of Gen Z and millennials say their spouses and children pick up after themselves and more than 40% wish their significant other was neater/tidier at home. Most Gen Z and millennials (nearly 64%) feel they are the best at staying organized at home compared to others they live with: about 30% of Gen Z say their parents are the tidiest and 16% of millennials say their partner is the neatest.

Personal Preference: A quick and easy installation is at the top of their priority list

when it comes to picking an organizing system, but 29% of Gen Z also favors stylish and modern aesthetics. Among the products they’re willing to try, Gen Z is more likely to use shelves while millennials chose a wall organizer. As for the cost, most will spend $26 to $50 on organizing products.

Space-Saving Solutions: More than 75% of survey respondents feel they have limited space to store items and 70% wish their backpacks, jackets and hats were better organized.

“Americans are embracing a ‘less is more’ lifestyle and prefer clutter-free spaces, but it’s clear they have challenges when it comes to tidying up,” says Angee Mantell, Insights & Innovation product manager at Shurtape Technologies, LLC, the company that markets the Duck brand. “Simple solutions can help people of all ages create homes that are more efficient, livable and meet the demands of their busy lifestyles.”

From the entryway to the garage, Duck brand’s EasyMounts Heavy-Duty Drywall Hooks and Heavy-Duty Drywall Tool Holders help restore order to high-traffic areas and give out-of-place belongings, such as key, bags and garage gear, a designated home while keeping them off the floor. The universal mounting system comes in a modern matte finish and installs in drywall without the need for tools, solving the problem of limited storage.

For other expert tips on home organization, visit Tidy Up with Duck brand at www.duckbrand.com.

While some factors are beyond one’s control, such as the amount of storage space available and the behavior of housemates, smart organizational tools can minimize mess and stress at home, for all generations.

Gulfstream Goodwill’s Career Academy of the Palm Beaches Celebrates 10 Graduating Seniors with Superpowers

West Palm Beach, FL. – On Friday, May 19, 2023, Gulfstream Goodwill Industries (GGI) proudly celebrated the Commencement Ceremony for 10 graduates of the Gulfstream Goodwill Career Academy of the Palm Beaches. The event occurred at the Turner Building on the Keiser University Flagship Campus in West Palm Beach.

Gulfstream Goodwill Career Academy of the Palm Beaches is a public charter school of The School District of Palm Beach County and is managed by Gulfstream Goodwill Industries. Headquartered in West Palm Beach, the Career Academy provides education, training and career pathways that promote self-sufficiency and independence, serving students with disabilities, ages 16-21, who have deferred their diplomas.

“The Commencement Ceremony of the Gulfstream Goodwill Career Academy of the Palm Beaches is a testament to the dedication and resilience of our students,” said GGI President and CEO Keith Kennedy. “We are immensely proud of their accomplishments and excited to witness their continued growth as they embark on meaningful careers in our community. At Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, we are committed to empowering individuals with disabilities, and this ceremony exemplifies the transformative impact of education and training.”

Graduates will be joining teams at an

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Embassy Suites in West Palm Beach, a Publix in Boynton Beach and Goodwill stores in Royal Palm Beach and Boynton Beach. Others are being considered for employment at Gulfstream Goodwill’s newest microenterprise Good Grub, Ken’s Krew at Home Depot and All Tag Securities, Inc.

The Knights of St. Andrew Color Guard were in attendance at the event to honor the graduates with their signature “Presentation of Colors and Arch of Steel.” Graduates were inspired by distinguished guest speaker and Palm Beach Vocational Coordinator for Ken’s Krew, Ilana Soloman.

The Gulfstream Goodwill Career Academy of the Palm Beaches is dedicated to providing individuals with disabilities the resources they need to achieve self-sufficiency and become active members of the South Florida community. Gulfstream Goodwill Industries has been a leading provider of health and human services in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties for over 50 years. The organization continues to make a difference by offering employment, training, and housing opportunities while assisting individuals in overcoming employment barriers and improving their lives.

For more information about Gulfstream Goodwill Industries and the Gulfstream Goodwill Career Academy of the Palm Beaches, please visit www.goggi.org.

Boca Raton, FL – Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the fastest-growing retailers in the country, announced it will soon open its new store in Boca Raton to expand local access to fresh and healthy foods.

Located at 9831 Glades Rd. in Boca Raton, Fl the store will open on Friday, July 28 at 7 a.m. Details about the grand opening celebration will be announced in the near future.

The healthy grocer’s new location is bringing approximately 75 full- and part-time career opportunities to the area. Sprouts’ healthy approach to grocery shopping means potential team members should share a passion for the fresh, natural and organic products offered throughout the store. Those interested in positions at this new Boca Raton store will have two opportunities to apply.

and Wednesday, June 14 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Boca Raton located at 661 NW 53 St. in Boca Raton. Candidates may apply online in advance at www. about.sprouts.com/careers/. Walk-in applicants are also welcomed to attend the event.

Employment opportunities include:

Department Managers, Assistant Department Managers and Clerks (Produce, Vitamins and Body Care, Meat and Seafood, Deli, Grocery, Bakery and more)

Cashiers Courtesy Clerks

Backup Receiver, Administrative Coordinator and Scan Coordinator

Sprouts offers competitive pay, team member discounts, a fun and rewarding culture, and numerous career advancement opportunities. To learn more about open positions and team member benefits, or to apply, visit sprouts.com/careers .

Sprouts welcomes shoppers with a farmer’s market experience and open layout featuring fresh produce at the center of the store. Innovative, seasonal and attribute-driven products such as organic, plantbased, keto, paleo and more offer a treasure hunt shopping experience amid Sprouts’ healthy assortment.

Two in-person team member hiring event will take place on Tuesday, June 13

For a list of stores by region or to see other locations coming soon, visit sprouts. com/stores.

B’nai Torah Congregation’s Inaugural Yiddishe Cup

Boca Raton, FL – B’nai Torah Congregation, the largest conservative synagogue in Southeast Florida, hosted its Inaugural Yiddishe Cup Golf Tournament on May 18th at Boca Grove Country Club in Boca Raton. Hundreds of attendees enjoyed 18 holes of golf, delicious food, camaraderie, and some friendly competition – all for a great purpose. Thousands of dollars were raised for youth education programming and scholarships.

Joshua Glassman /Goldman Sachs Gives was the tournament sponsor; Dr. Bryan Wasserman was the event chair.

About B’nai Torah Congregation

B’nai Torah Congregation is the largest conservative synagogue in Southeast Florida with over 1,300 membership families. It is a close-knit, multi-generational, modern, and egalitarian synagogue, which offers diverse services, programs of worship, learning, tzedakah, social action, and social activities. B’nai Torah Congregation creates a perfect outlet for arts, culture, and learning, and we are home to several schools of Jewish education. The synagogue, which offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities that will enrich the synagogue experience, is a tremendous and vibrant center for tzedakah acts and projects that touch thousands of people. Learn more at https://btcboca.org.

Boys & Girls Clubs and PBSC community celebrate as new Smith & Moore Family Teen Center members set to begin at PBSC

Three new Smith & Moore Family Teen Center members will start their higher education journey at Palm Beach State College as recipients of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County-Belle Glade Teen Center Scholarship.

The students, Anny Hails, DeQuan Holly and Madison Freeman, were announced during a recent luncheon at the center in Belle Glade. They will each receive up to $1,500 per semester to cover costs to pursue an associate degree or career certificate at PBSC.

The scholarship fund was created in 2021 by a seed donation to the College from community partner and philanthropist Laura Finfrock. The Foundation for PBSC worked closely with her to create the inaugural scholarship.

“The right thing at the right time can make a huge difference in anyone’s life,” said Finfrock, who was introduced to the needs in the Glades region when the family business, FINFROCK, expanded their operations into Palm Beach County. “I think the time is now to help teens pursue higher education. Thank you for being here to support these kids and creating more opportunities for more kids in the future.”

One past scholarship recipient is De’Mario Sims who is currently pursuing a degree in nursing.

“Not knowing of a way to help pay for college has led to a lot of early mornings and sad nights,” said Sims at the luncheon. “The Boys and Girls Clubs and Finfrock have lifted those thoughts off me. I could not begin to fathom where I would be if it was not for this scholarship. Thank you to the Finfrock Corporation, Boys and Girls Clubs and PBSC for seeing this diamond shining through the mud.”

Serving as mistress of ceremony for the luncheon was Tammy Jackson-Moore, co-founder of Guardians of the Glades and a Health Care District of Palm Beach County board member.

Others in attendance included PBSC President Ava L. Parker, J.D. and CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County Jaene Miranda, who gave greetings; Executive Dean of the PBSC Belle Glade campus and chair of the Marjorie S. Fisher advisory board for the Boys & Girls Clubs

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Palm Beach County Dr. LaTanya McNeal who introduced the recipients.

McNeal is the former Belle Glade Teen Center Advisory Board Chair who also had the vision to initiate a pipeline scholarship from the Teen Center to PBSC and along with Assistant Dean of Student Services Jernae Thomas and Senior Director of Special Projects at the Boys & Girls Club Chilondra Sheppard.

Also in attendance was PBSC former president Dennis P. Gallon; South Bay Mayor Joe Kyles; South Bay Vice Mayor Betty Barnard, Belle Glade Mayor Steve Wilson; President and CEO of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Danita DeHaney; Aides to Palm Beach County Commissioner Sara Baxter Jon Carter and Regina Bohlen; and Col. Antonio Araujo who oversees Law Enforcement Operations at the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

The following Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County board and advisory board members were also present: Rev. Dr. Robert Rease, Captain Emory Payne Jim Spafford, Eddie Rhodes, Adrian Dowdell, attorney Donia Roberts and Michael Sharf.

Hails plans to major in education to become an early childhood educator. Holly will study criminal justice to become a sheriff and Freeman will study science in the hopes of becoming a pharmacist.

The scholarship is available to active members of the Boys & Girls Clubs’ Smith & Moore Family Teen Center who have been a member of a Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County for at least two consecutive years, have a current GPA of 2.0 or higher and have completed 20 volunteer hours at the Club.

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13th Annual White Coats-4-Care Scholarship Fundraiser to “Dress and Equip” Incoming Class of FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine

Vice President of Medical Affairs, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. “The Schmidt College of Medicine, through its medical education, residency, and fellowship programs, is working to build a population of doctors trained both in the community and for the community.”

Boca Raton, FL – Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine (CoM) will host its 13th annual White Coats-4-Care (WC4C) major scholarship fundraiser for its incoming Class of 2027 on Wednesday, August 2. Drawing civic and business leaders, healthcare professionals and community advocates each year to welcome and “dress and equip” the incoming class of medical students, the event will be held at 6:00 p.m. on FAU’s Boca Raton campus. Annual WC4C campaign funds help CoM attract, recruit, train and educate the next generation of humanistic clinicians and scientists – doctors who care and cure in this community.

“While athletics recently led the way with national recognition, the College of Medicine has also reached new heights –with its first national ranking in U.S. News & World Report, a 20% increase in class size from 68 to 80, and funding for renovations and research,” shared Co-chair Bonnie Kaye, who with Kaye Communications PR & Marketing (KCOM-PR) partner Jon Kaye has co-chaired WC4C since its inception for 13 consecutive years.

Schmidt College of Medicine, one of approximately 156 accredited and rated allopathic (M.D.) medical schools in the U.S., will soon welcome the students of its incoming Class of 2027, the 13th class of physicians-in-training, added WC4C Cochair Jon Kaye. “Bonnie and I are hon-

ored to once again chair this White Coats4-Care Campaign to raise much-needed funds to provide scholarships and other resources for students. It is these scholarships that give students the ability to follow their hearts, not their debts, into lifelong medical careers.”

With the average cost of a medical education reaching $250,000, 80 to 85% of the College’s talented students require financial assistance. Heavy debt often impacts both a student’s choice of medical school as well as their medical specialty based on its income potential to repay loans. Scholarship funds help the CoM attract, nurture and sustain an exceptional and diverse class of students who will mirror the communities they serve.

While any gift is welcome, WC4C donation options include:

• $250 to provide a medical student’s first white coat. In recognition of your support of their dream of becoming a doctor, your family or company name will be included in the pocket of the white coat.

• $500 provides a medical school scholarship in memory of Founding Dean Michael L. Friedland, M.D. or Ira J. Gelb, M.D.

• $1,000 will provide ongoing support of classroom and clinical instruction.

• Pledge of $20,000 or more to join to White Coat Society by supporting students through all four years of medical school; pledge paid annually in installments of $5,000 per year.

• All donors of $1,000 or more will be recognized in the lobby of the College of Medicine as part of the corporate and individual donor listing.

Community continues to remain at the forefront of the CoM. Nearly 30% of 2023 graduates have chosen to remain in Florida for their residency training, playing a vital role in bridging the healthcare workforce gap in the state. White Coats offers the first step in welcoming the new matriculants into the college.

“With the growth of our South Florida community, our need for healthcare professionals continues to increase,” said Julie G. Pilitsis, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., Dean and

To further FAU’s commitment to increase much needed medical residency positions in Palm Beach County and to ensure that the region will continue to have an adequate and well-trained physician workforce, the FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Consortium for Graduate Medical Education (GME) was formed in fall 2011 with five leading hospitals in Palm Beach County. The Consortium currently has five Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited residencies, including internal medicine, surgery, emergency medicine, psychiatry, and neurology.

Dean Pilitsis reports that 100% of graduating students this year have been successfully placed in a residency program, being accepted into highly prestigious institutions across the nation, such as New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, Yale – New Haven Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, University of Chicago Medical Center, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and Brown University, among others. Nearly 40% of CoM students have also chosen to pursue careers in primary care, which helps to address the national shortage of internists, pediatricians, and family practitioners. Students have matched into highly competitive specialties such as orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, urology, ophthalmology, neurosurgery, and dermatology.

Launched in 2010, FAU’s Schmidt College of Medicine became the 134th allopathic medical school in North America, and has swiftly become nationally recognized for its innovative curriculum. With an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration, the college is dedicated to address-

ing healthcare disparities in the community. The college offers M.D./Ph.D., M.D./ M.B.A., and M.D./M.H.A. programs. A new Research Distinction Track, the first LCME approved track for the college, offers a parallel curriculum for medical students. Additionally, a Genomics and Predictive Health Certificate prepares students for careers in personalized medicine, biotechnology and population health.

WC4C co-chairs are supported by a dedicated committee, including Patricia Anastasio, M.D. and Thomas Mersch, Esq.; Melissa Azrack; Florida State Senator Lori Berman and Jeffrey Ganeles, D.M.D.; Alisa Cohen and G. Richard Cohen, M.D.; Phyllis and Michael T.B. Dennis, M.D.; Joanna Drowos, D.O. and Bryan Drowos; Beth Elgort; Beth and Kenneth Garrod, M.D.; June Gelb; Bonnie Halperin; Arlene Herson; Allen B. Konis, D.D.S.; Jaclyn Klimczak, M.D.; Deborah Leising; Natalia Margolis; Elizabeth and Stuart Markowitz, M.D.; Lynn and Joseph Ouslander, M.D.; Ronald L. Rubin, D.M.D.; Constance Scott; Robin Trompeter and the Honorable Robert Weinroth.

To learn more about the White Coat Society or other gift options, visit fauf.fau. edu/whitecoats or contact Amy Mauser, Assistant Director of Development at 561297-0871 or amauser@health.fau.edu.

Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Awards Over $4.3 Million in Grants to 115 Local Nonprofit Organizations

Dress for Success Palm Beaches; El Sol, Jupiter’s Neighborhood Resource Center; Florida Atlantic University Foundation, Inc.; Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park; Habilitation Center for the Handicapped, Inc. (HabCenter); Mission Clinic of Palm Springs, Inc.; Muck City United, Inc; Second Chance Initiative, Inc; 1909 Foundation; The Arc of The Glades, Inc.; The Women’s Circle; Victory Nursing, Inc; Vita Nova, Inc; and Jeff Industries, Inc.

alition of Indian River, Martin, and Okeechobee Counties; Love Hope and Healing; Glades Youth Connection; Martin County PAL; Memory Trees Corp; Synergy Camp Inc; Talented Teen Club; and West Jupiter Community Group.

West Palm Beach, FL – The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties today announced the recipients of the organization’s competitive 2023 Community Impact Grants. The Community Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that creates partnerships with donors, nonprofits and community members to solve the region’s chronic and emerging issues. The organization has supported more than 3,400 nonprofit partners with grants over its 50-year history.

After a comprehensive selection process that began with 318 applicants, the Community Foundation’s Board of Directors voted to approve 115 grants that will be awarded to nonprofit agencies throughout Palm Beach and Martin Counties. The grants totaled $4,347,253 million, which marked a 50% increase from last year’s total, and the highest amount ever distributed through the Community Impact Grants process. The increase in funds available to nonprofit grant-seekers comes as the result of a generous gift from the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation late last year, which essentially doubles the resources available over the next three years.

“Annual Impact Grants have always been at the core of the Community Foundation’s mission to make a tangible difference in the communities we serve,” said Jeffrey A. Stoops, Vice Chair of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties and Chair of the Community Impact Committee. “By partnering with community members in our competitive grant making process, we ensure that funds are allocated precisely where they can do the greatest good.”

This year’s grant recipients were prioritized for their work in making a difference in three strategic categories: Economic Opportunity: Programs

that focus on job training and workforce development that lead to greater economic success and an improved quality of life; Education and Youth: Programs that will lead young people to their fullest potential; and Thriving Communities: Programs that address a broad range of issues aligned with current community needs (e.g., arts and culture, environment, housing, mental health, community revitalization, etc.).

“Grants have the ability to power our nonprofit partners on the frontlines, who both understand and are equipped to handle our community’s most pressing issues,” said Danita R. DeHaney, President & CEO, Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. “We are thankful to our donors for recognizing the power that unrestricted philanthropy has on our area’s changemaking nonprofits and making the commitment to support them.”

The Community Foundation follows a competitive grantmaking process each year designed to closely align the recipients’ work with the Community Foundation’s mission, vision and values. The rigorous process ensures that donors’ dollars are directed to local nonprofit organizations that have demonstrated high standards of integrity and impact. The grantmaking dollars specifically come from charitable funds created by individuals, families, businesses and organizations. Nonprofits can apply for year-round or summer grants. The Foundation offers Mini Grants of $500 to $15,000 and Community Impact Grants of $15,001 to $75,000. To learn more about the Competitive Grantmaking Process, visit https://yourcommunityfoundation.org/the-competitive-grantmaking-process/.

The 2023 Community Impact Grants recipients include:

Economic Opportunity Focus:

Education and Youth Focus: Academic Restoration Plan; Bi-Wi “Because I’m Worth It” International, Inc; Bound For College; Education Foundation of Martin County; Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization; Hands Together for Haitians, Inc; Inner City Innovators; Love Serving Autism; Police Athletic League of West Palm Beach; PRISM FL, Inc; Rico’s Scholarship Foundation, Inc; Roots and Wings; Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services, Inc; StreetWaves Corporation; Sunflower Creative Arts; Boys & Girls Club of Martin County, Inc; Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County, Inc; Caridad Center, Inc; Center for Creative Education, Inc; Compass LGBT Community Center; Connect to Greatness, Inc; Emanuel Jackson Sr. Project, Inc; Florida State University Foundation; Hobe Sound Early Learning Center; HomeSafe; National Autism Registry, Inc; North Palm Youth Symphony; Northend Rise, Inc; Path to College; Scholar Career Coaching; Spirt of Giving Network; Student ACES, Inc; The Banner Lake Club, Inc; The Nature Conservancy; Tykes & Teens, Inc; WiseTribe; West Palm Beach Library Foundation; YES Institute; Young Singers of the Palm Beaches; Youth Empowered to Prosper; Boldin Community Impact; City of Greenacres; Delray Beach Public Library; Early Learning Co -

Thriving Communities: Adopt-A Family; Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse; Arts4All; BeWellPBC; Boca Helping Hands; Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope; Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach; Center for Child Counseling, Inc; Center for Family Services; Families First of Palm Beach County; Church of the Harvest; Community Greening; Community Partners of South Florida; CROS Ministries; Diabetes Coalition of Palm Beach County; Faulk Center for Counseling; Empower Healthcare; E-Roadmap Corporation; Expanding and Preserving Our Cultural Heritage, Inc; Faith Hope Love Charity, Inc; Family Promise of North Central Palm Beach County; Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Inc; Florida Outreach Center for the Blind; Florida Rural Legal Services; Friends of Foster Children; Glades Initiative; Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County; Hanley Foundation; Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County; House of Hope Martin County; Housing Leadership Council of Palm Beach County; Light House Café; Mind & Melody; Nonprofits First; Our Community Table; Palm Beach County Food Bank; Palm Beach Harvest; Pleasant City Family Reunion; Restoration Bridge International; Riviera Beach Integrated Care, Inc; Safe Space; T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society; Tabernacle UB Kinsey Center; The ARC of PBC; The Guatemalan Maya Center; Monarch Health Services; Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Inc; The Pink Queen Foundation; and United Way of Palm Beach County.

Growing Concern: Florida Voters Perceive an Alarming Surge in Racism and Bigotry FAU Study Shows

A significant number of Florida voters worry racism and bigotry are on the rise in the U.S., a factor that could impact their voting behavior, according to research by Florida Atlantic University and Mainstreet Research.

In a recent poll taken on April 13 and 14, 56 percent of 1,081 registered voters in the state reported a rise in racism and bigotry across the country, while only 18 percent said these behaviors are on the decline. Females and Black respondents were especially likely to believe that racism and bigotry are on the rise, with rates of 62.4 percent and 73 percent, respectively; the rate was closer to 50 percent for males and Hispanics. Democrats overwhelmingly answered affirmatively with 82.5 percent compared to 34.6 percent of Republicans. A strong majority of undecided voters (66.7 percent) indicated these issues were on the rise as well.

“If there is a perceived rise in prejudice, group consciousness may drive more people to the polls believing that collective action will help the group’s interest along with an individual’s outcomes,” said Luzmarina Garcia, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science at FAU, who conducted the poll with FAU’s School of Communication and Multimedia Studies within the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters and Mainstreet Research.

Voters also say anti-Semitism remains a serious problem across the U.S. When Florida voters were asked how serious a problem prejudice against Jewish people is in the U.S., 36 percent ranked it as “very serious.” Twenty-four percent of those polled said anti-Semitism is a “somewhat serious” problem, while 16 percent said it was “not a very serious problem;” 13 percent said it is “not a problem

at all.” Among the voters who intended to vote for the Republican party, 22.4 percent considered it a “very serious problem,” while more than half of Democratic voters (52.6 percent) ranked it as such.

The issues of prejudice and inequality also were connected to concerns of “linked fate,” the idea that individuals can be affected by the experiences of people who are like them.

“Do you think what happens to people from your own racial or ethnic group in the country overall affects what happens in your life?” was asked, and more than half (52 percent) believed the statement to be true. Approximately 22 percent of voters did not think there is much of an effect from what happens to others in their racial or ethnic group in their own lives; and 15 percent said not at all. Among Black voters polled, 48.2 percent said they connected their own fate to what they see happening to others like them. Such beliefs among voters can have meaningful influences on their political decisions, based on the FAU/Mainstreet research.

“‘Linked fate’ is a connection where group interests are elevated above individual interests. It is strongest and most documented among African Americans and our findings support this,” Garcia said. “Since ‘linked fate’ can lead to high political participation rates among some groups, this should alter the way that candidates campaign and to whom.”

The poll margin of error is +/3 percentage points at the 95-percent confidence level. Margins of error are higher in each subsample. The survey was administered using automated telephone interviews (Smart IVR).

Turning Personal Struggle Into Peer Support, Lynn Baseball Player Publishes A Guided Mental Health Journal

Drew Clark ’23 knows a thing or two about second chances.

Before becoming a Lynn University Fighting Knight, Clark, a native of Reno, Nevada, played baseball at Iowa Western Community College and verbally committed to a four-year university in Kentucky, where he would continue to pursue his passion as a pitcher. Clark was dealt an unexpected blow … He partially tore his UCL, an elbow injury that required surgery and rehabilitation. Clark lost his college scholarship offer—and without success in baseball, he began to struggle with mental and physical health and lose sight of his goals.

This wasn’t Clark’s first battle with mental health. In high school, his parents noticed his struggle and encouraged him to see a counselor. It was then that he learned that most of his issues stemmed from the very thing he loved: baseball.

“When I felt I played poorly, that feeling consumed me. My counselor was helping me out a lot, but when I got to the junior college level, I had to leave him and my family behind,” said Clark. “It’s a far trek from Nevada to Iowa, so leaving that support system was tough.”

After the elbow injury, Clark’s family recognized the physical and mental shift in him again and encouraged Clark to speak with his head coach.

“I broke down in his office, and he said he wished he had known what I was going through so he could have helped me soon-

er,” said Clark. “But I was only 20 years old, and I felt embarrassed. I had become good at keeping things bottled up.”

he required for his elbow injury. Thanks to the support and benefits at the facility, Clark embraced his mental health struggles and steered them in a positive direction to help others by creating a 365-day mental health journal, Bigger Than the Game.

“It’s essentially an athletic apparel brand with positive mental health messaging at its core,” said Clark. “When you wear the hats, shirts and sweats, you represent what you believe in.”

Clark found himself seeking professional help again—only this time, he received an official diagnosis.

“I saw counselors, therapists, and doctors who eventually diagnosed me with clinical depression and anxiety, and I felt shame because of that,” said Clark. “It made me feel weak and I thought, ‘This isn’t what a man should be feeling.’ Now, I know better than to think that way—but at the time, it haunted me.”

Clark’s struggle with mental health spiraled and he began self-harming. One day, after attempting to end his life, Clark thankfully woke up and his entire perspective changed …

“When I opened my eyes, I felt I got a second chance. I knew I couldn’t waste that,” said Clark.

With a new sense of purpose for life and baseball, Clark learned of a facility in Florida that specialized in the rehabilitation

“I learned that you can self-publish through Amazon and thought, ‘Let’s see how many people I can reach,’” recalled Clark. “All of my free time went into creating this book. I wanted to find a way to help others avoid feeling how I felt at that dark moment in time, and this felt like the best way to do so.”

Bigger Than the Game includes blank pages to write every single day as well as weekly check-ups, monthly check-ups, quotes Clark was given from counselors and therapists as well as inspirational anecdotes shared by his role models.

One year after Clark published his book, Lynn came into play.

While throwing pitches at the rehabilitation facility, Clark attracted the attention of Lynn baseball. Soon enough, he was given another opportunity: an offer to play at the university. He joined the Fighting Knights baseball team in spring 2022.

“Lynn came through for me at a time that meant more than ever,” said Clark. “I’m so grateful to be here, playing baseball and pursuing my passions.”

This past summer, Clark launched a clothing brand, Bigger Than the Game, based on his journal.

Clark is busy and focused on fulfilling his career goals at Lynn—but he always makes time for the things that bring him balance and joy. His days off are typically spent playing 18 holes of golf, working out at the gym or enjoying a South Florida beach day.

Still, his passion for sports and psychology comes first. Clark plans to continue playing baseball with aspirations to play professionally. Next year, Clark will pursue a master’s in sports psychology and would love to push forward and earn a doctorate to help people in similar positions as he found himself.

Whether working with a team or oneon-one, Clark hopes to travel throughout the U.S. to speak with and support athletes.

“When people have a shoulder to lean on—whether it’s a person or a community—it can make a world of difference,” said Clark. “We’re better when we show up for each other.”

It’s never too late to get help and support when it’s needed the most. Counseling Services at Lynn offer free counseling for enrolled students dealing with personal, social, academic and emotional distress. In addition, they are also able to connect students to community resources when needed.

Sam Lenes Brews Up New Plans for His Coffee Business

When Sam Lenes, ‘23 was recruited to run cross-country for the Palm Beach Atlantic University Sailfish, he had no idea his college career would lead him to entrepreneurship.

The Waterford, Conn. native learned about PBA from his sister’s childhood friend, who ran track under Coach Maryellen Powers. Other family members and friends trained under the coach, and Lenes knew PBA was where he wanted to be.

In 2019, Lenes was just a freshman learning to juggle classes, practices and meets, and social events. That’s when the finance and marketing double major started making cold brew for himself.

“I didn’t want to spend $5 on a Starbucks drink, so I started making it,” he said. “My roommate liked it. Then I thought [I’d] give some to [the] team—they loved it and wanted to pay me.”

After realizing he could make delicious coffee for everyone, Lenes started by carrying a backpack of bottles and a card reader around campus. He sold the coffee to students in the library, outside of the cafeteria and elsewhere.

One day, Ann-Marie Taylor, associate vice president of Auxillary Services and Procurement, introduced Lenes to the Aramark team at PBA, who let him brew coffee in the Dining Hall. Rolling Hills Coffee Company was born.

Lenes’ relationship with Aramark, one of the largest U.S.-based food service providers, proved to be fruitful—the team introduced him to several college campuses in Florida. They also introduced him to Sysco, one of the world’s largest food distributors.

Eventually, Lenes was permitted to sell his cold brew off-campus. He started selling his cold brew to the University of West Florida, the University of South Florida, and Celis Juice Bar in West Palm Beach.

As Lenes was getting ready to stock his bottles across more Florida colleges, he received a phone call that changed everything. Due to prior bottling agreements, he learned he could no longer sell the cold brew on most campuses.

“I thought we would sell thousands of cold brews—the next thing I know, in one phone call, [I couldn’t],” said Lenes.

Lenes wasn’t ready to give up. In the summer of 2022, he changed his focus from cold brew to becoming a wholesale coffee provider for food service, with a focus on colleges.

Before starting Rolling Hills’ Farm to Cup program, Lenes asked all the young people he knew what they wanted out of their campus java. Their answer? Fresh, specialty coffee that was ethically sourced.

With this in mind, Lenes created a unique framework for college food services. Through Rolling Hills’ Farm to Cup

program, he now sources ethical, single-origin beans, which are imported, roasted in West Palm Beach and shipped to participating colleges.

Once a college or university signs on to serve Rolling Hills’ coffee, they’re gifted a state-of-the-art grinder, allowing them to quickly grind and brew the coffee—so it’s always fresh. And unlike most coffee companies, Rolling Hills uses specialty-grade beans, which go through a strict grading scale to ensure quality.

By changing his business model, Lenes could continue to work with Aramark. He created a thorough business and marketing proposal for PBA’s Dining Hall and became the University’s coffee provider—in addition to other Southeastern colleges, including the University of South Carolina, Erskine College, and more.

Lenes credits his success to his network—including his professors, friends and family, and Aramark colleagues.

“My professors were there to help if I had finance or business questions,” he said. “I had nothing but support. When we first put [the cold brew] at The Market at PBA, we sold 60 bottles in one day. Everyone was posting about it on social media.”

Despite the success, Lenes had to overcome several hurdles along the way, including changing his initial business model and covering unforeseen costs (like accidental-

ly ordering bottles with pry-off lids instead of twist-offs)—even working long hours at Target to cover startup costs. Still, he says, the trick is to not give up.

After graduation, Lenes plans to spend some time in West Palm Beach before traveling the country to try and get more fresh coffee into colleges across the nation. He’s also considering pursuing an MBA and would like to start mentoring young entrepreneurs.

“I kept trying to be a problem solver and find a solution,” he said. “Don’t quit. There is always a way through, but you have to start—and you can’t be afraid to fail.”

Falling Florida Home Prices Still Significantly Overvalued, Says FAU Study

Atlanta and Detroit are the nation’s two most overvalued housing markets, but Florida is the state where prices are well out of line with historical trends, according to a new report from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.

At the end of April, at No. 1, buyers in Atlanta paid a premium of 48.57 percent, while Detroit was second with a premium of 45.80 percent. A premium is the percentage above the area’s long-term pricing trend that buyers must pay.

But nine of the top 14 most overvalued U.S. markets were in the Sunshine State. In No. 3 Tampa, buyers paid a premium of 43.98 percent, followed by No. 4 North Port-Bradenton at 43.49 percent and No. 5 Cape Coral-Fort Myers at 43.35 percent.

Lakeland, Palm Bay, Jacksonville, Deltona, Orlando and Miami were the other overvalued Florida markets. The full rankings can be found here.

“Florida is so overvalued almost certainly because of the increased demand to live here combined with a shortage of available housing units,” said Ken H. Johnson, Ph.D., an economist in FAU’s College of Business.

“There are just not enough roofs to go around, given our population and Florida’s stature as a prime destination.”

Each month, FAU and FIU rank the 100 most overvalued metro areas using publicly available data from online real estate portal Zillow or other providers. The data, which extends from January 1996 through the end of April, includes single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and coops.

The latest data shows that while Florida remains significantly overvalued, prices in the state have fallen, just as they have across the country, the researchers noted.

But the drops in Florida, starting as early as August 2022, have been less than 5 percent. In other U.S. markets such as California, double-digit price declines are common.

Miami’s tri-county region is the only one of the nine measured Florida metros that has not witnessed a price decline. The average price in Miami at the end of April was a record high of $455,184.

Florida also is leading the way when it comes to profits for owners, according to the researchers, whose

analysis included gross annual return from ownership.

Florida’s housing markets continue to provide significant returns to ownership ranging from 5.96 percent in Jacksonville to 7.40 percent in Miami. San Francisco and Los Angeles, for example, had returns of only 3.36 percent and 4.05 percent, respectively.

“With circumstances the way they are in Florida, I expect housing prices and rents will remain high, especially with local annual incomes not able

to keep up,” said Eli Beracha, Ph.D., of FIU’s Hollo School of Real Estate.

William Hardin, Ph.D., dean of FIU’s College of Business, also is concerned about prices and rents in the Sunshine State.

“The housing crisis this time around won’t be nearly as severe as it was in the 2007-to-2010 range,” he said. “I’m expecting relatively stable price performance — but at the expense of housing affordability for consumers.”

The Keyes Company Adds Boca Realty Inc. to Continue Significant Growth in Area

kerage into a formidable player. Its agents cover all real estate product types, with specialties in luxury and waterfront homes, multifamily investment properties, commercial real estate, and foreclosure/short sale transactions. The brokerage’s management team includes Sales Manager Dorian Molina and Real Estate Recruitment Manager Sean O’Connor.

“I am proud of our brokerage’s growth in a relatively short period of time,” Rotenberger said. “Keyes gives us an opportunity to reach new heights through its local and global network, technology and marketing. The Keyes leadership team operates with the highest ethical standards and emphasizes its people and the communities it serves.”

Reibel is in active discussions with owners of similar brokerages across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast.

“Our expansion efforts in the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast, dating back to our 2016 merger with Illustrated Properties, have caught the attention of broker/owners in the region,” Reibel said. “We are working hard to finalize additional agreements in the months ahead and remain focused on eventually taking Keyes statewide through strategic partnerships.”

The Keyes Company, Florida’s largest independent brokerage, completed another major addition in the Boca Raton market with Boca Realty Inc. joining the firm. Led by Founding Partner Nick Rotenberger, Boca Realty Inc. has more than 100 agents and generated over $250 million in sales volume over the past few years.

This is the second Boca Raton-based brokerage to join Keyes in 2023. The firm previously merged the 60-agent Mizner

Grande Realty into its existing Boca Raton office.

Boca Realty Inc. will maintain its office at 200 W. Palmetto Park Road, Suite 101 as part of the agreement with Keyes.

It will function as the “Boca East” office of Keyes, with Boca Raton District Sales Manager Joanie Richardson serving as a liaison with the Boca Realty Inc. team.

Nick Rotenberger founded Boca Realty Inc. in 2015, quickly building the bro-

Keyes CEO Mike Pappas noted that the Mizner Grande addition helped create the opportunity with Boca Realty Inc.

“Industry consolidation continues to put pressure on even the most successful boutique brokerages,” Pappas said. “In recent years, we have established a proven track record as an ideal strategic partner for these firms. As a family-owned, independent firm with a strong culture, we often stand out when owners of boutique brokerages are considering such partners.”

Keyes Senior Vice President Steven

Earlier in 2023, Keyes commenced its fourth generation of leadership as it nears a century of operation at the forefront of the real estate industry. Christina Pappas was promoted to President of Keyes. Mike Pappas remains CEO of the Keyes Family of Companies, which now includes Keyes, Illustrated Properties, Platinum Properties, Capital Partners Mortgage, Keyes Insurance, Keyes Property Management and HomePartners Title Services.

In 2022, Keyes completed multiple acquisitions of boutique brokerages including Miramar-based Novus Realty and Coral Springs-based Skye Louis Realty. Those moves added more than 170 agents and $240 million in annual volume to the firm’s output in Broward and Palm Beach counties.

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Owls Return for Another Run

BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic University men’s basketball has returned to Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena, home of the Owls’ current 18 game-winning streak, for summer workouts.

As the Owls go through their on-court practice and weight room workouts, very little has changed. They can each look to the right and look to the left and see the familiar faces that orchestrated the run to Final Four.

The starting five return intact. The 15man roster lost only fifth-year stalwart Michael Forrest to graduation. As reported by The Athletic on May 16th, Florida Atlantic is the only Final Four team that lost no one to the portal and is just one of five among 363 NCAA Division I programs to return its entire eligible roster.

Each of the 2022-23 Conference USA honorees will be back for the 2023-24 season and each will be a catalyst that C-USA and CBS Sports National Coach of the Year Dusty May, and staff, which also remains intact, will use to lead the Owls onto a new stage, the American Athletic Conference.

Four Women’s Cross Country & Track Members Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors Cooley, Rich Earn Nods to C-USA AllTournament Team

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The Palm Beach Atlantic athletic department and the women’s cross country and track team had four members earn Academic All-District Honors from College Sports Communicators (CSC) on Wednesday.

Madelyn Rodriguez, Sadie Nordmeyer, Laura Georgelin, and Allison Seng all earned CSC academic honors as the student-athlete who competed in over 50 percent of their team’s games and maintained a cumulative grade-point average of over 3.5. The student-athlete must be at the institution for at least two years, with an exception for graduate transfers.

Rodriguez was named the Sunshine

State Conference Runner of the Year during the cross-country season while studying to earn her master’s degree in accounting. Nordmeyer is a marine biology major and was a vital piece in the Sailfish winning the SSC Championship as she finished in the top 30 at the meet.

Georgelin finished in second place at the SSC Championship meet and studied to earn her master’s in business administration in her one season at PBA. Seng has been a member of the cross-country program for four years while being a business marketing major. She is a multiple-time CSC All-District honoree and was a top-15 finisher at the SSC Championship.

HOUSTON, Texas – Florida Atlantic starting pitcher Hunter Cooley and centerfielder Spencer Rich have been named to the Conference USA All-Tournament team, the league announced after Sunday’s championship game in Houston.

Cooley’s complete game against Rice on Thursday was arguably the best pitching performance of the tournament. In an elimination game, the graduate senior racked up 12 strikeouts, allowed just six hits, and didn’t walk a single batter. He needed 119 pitches to go the distance for the fifth time in his career.

Rich went 8-for-13 across three games in the tournament. He homered and finished with four hits on Wednesday against WKU. After recording an RBI double on Thursday against Rice, he added three more hits in Fri-

day’s rematch with WKU. Rich finished the season on a 13-game hitting streak. Since returning from a two-month injury absence on April 25, Rich had at least one hit in all but game.

All-Tournament Team

C: Grant Jay, DBU

INF: Jack Dragum, Charlotte

INF: Brandon Stahlman, Charlotte

INF: Miguel Santos, DBU

INF: Dalton Davis, Louisiana Tech

OF: Cam Fisher, Charlotte

OF: Nathan Humphreys, DBU

OF: Spencer Rich, Florida Atlantic

P: Paxton Thompson, Charlotte

P: Zach Heaton, DBU

P: Hunter Cooley, Florida Atlantic

P: Eriq Swan, Middle Tennessee

PBA Announces Addition of Esports as Club Sport

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The Palm Beach Atlantic University Athletic Department has announced the addition of Esports as a club sport.

Esports joins equestrian as PBA’s second club sport. The Esports program hopes to begin competition in the Fall of 2024.

Jared Stewart has been named the Esports program’s first head coach. He is the founder of Video Game Ministries (VGM) which partners with parents, educators, and pastors to provide discipleship for the next generation through

video games. Stewart founded the ministry in 2022, developing four partner academies and over 10 partner churches while creating a successful YouTube channel.

“I am so thankful to PBA for not only providing an incredible education but also the opportunity to invest back into the university in this unique way,” Stewart said. “As Esports continues to grow worldwide, I am excited to see PBA Sailfish enter the competitive fray.”

Before founding video game ministries, Stewart worked with South Flori -

da-based Christ Fellowship Church. He served as a next generations coordinator from 2015-21, finishing his service to Christ Fellowship Church as a mission’s pastor.

“We are excited to join the growing space of Esports,” PBA Director of Athletics Courtney Lovely Evans said. “This is another outlet for PBA students to compete while earning their degree. I am thankful we were able to find someone like Jared who has experience tying in gaming with the Christian mission of our

institution.”

PBA’s Esports program will practice and compete in a new gaming arena in the base of Rinker Hall. The arena features state-of-the-art equipment, including Alienware PCs.

The new club will compete against several other Florida schools that offer Esports, including Florida Southern, Barry, Keiser, St. Thomas, and Full Sail.

For more information about PBA’s new Esports program, email jared_ stewart@pba.edu

Owls’ Season Ends on Day Three of C-USA Tournament

across in the fourth when Mitchell Hartigan singled to right with the bases loaded. In the fifth inning, Dylan Goldstein led off with a solo home run and later, Hartigan picked up his third RBI of the night with a run-scoring double.

On the other side of the rubber, Jacob Josey was dominant in his first start since May 6. The senior held the Hilltoppers in check for seven innings. He departed after seven having thrown 83 pitches.

he faced. Drumheller was one pitch away from getting out of the inning with a lead still intact but on a ground ball to second, Christian Adams throw to first base eluded Nolan Schanuel. The ball went out of play allowing the tying and go-ahead runs to score. Another two-RBI single followed. The total damage was a seven-run inning for WKU.

Florida Atlantic baseball saw a 6-0 lead evaporate on Friday night as Western Kentucky came back to win 9-7. The loss eliminated the Owls from the Conference USA tournament and ended the

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2023 season with a record of 34-25.

Armando Albert led off the game with a triple and Jackson Ross followed with a two-run homer to put the Owls in front out of the gate. Two more came

The FAU bullpen could not finish what Josey started. With a 6-2 lead, Nicholas Del Prado walked the first two batters in the eighth inning. Robert Wegielnik entered and, after striking out his first batter, conceded back-to-back singles, a hit by pitch, and a walk.

With the six-run lead now down to 6-5, Sam Drumheller relieved Wegielnik. He also struck out the first batter

Now trailing 9-6 and down to their final three outs, the Owls needed a miraculous comeback of their own. Schanuel was hit by a pitch to start the ninth. He would later score when Spencer Rich doubled to the gap in left center. The hopes of a rally ended there, however, when WKU closer C.J. Weins struck out Hartigan.

This was the final game for Florida Atlantic as a member of Conference USA. The Owls will move into the American Athletic Conference in 2024