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Council Approves “Planned Mobility” Ordinance to Revive NW Sector By Dale King
1,000-acre parcel that’s a combination BOCA RATON – A majority of several different of the Boca Raton City Council commercial/indushas approved an ordinance de- trial zonings. signed to revive the city’s Northwest commercial sector, an area He stressed that they said has been neglected there is no spesince IBM took its 12,000-per- cific project in the son workforce out of Boca and works for that site. sent it to North Carolina several He also emphasized decades ago. that the plan creates “a framework” Council members voted, 4-1, for future developwith Anthony Majhess voting ment that could inagainst the proposal, to adopt clude up to 2,500 “Planned Mobility.” Deputy one-bedroom apartCity Manager George S. Brown ments that average explained the plan at length dur- about 900 square ing a three-hour public hearing feet, but may be as small as 700 Tuesday night. He said the ordi- square feet. nance change creates flexibility See page 4 in what can locate in the nearly
Life & Arts A Bounty of Holiday Happenings See page B2
Community National Society of Arts and Letters Celebrates at Season Opening See page 4
Community FAU Celebrates Fall 2012 Commencement, Giving Diplomas to 2,400
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Business Reeves to receive DIAMOND Award from Greater Boca Chamber See page 25
Brown said the concept is de- encourages walking and use of signed to bring businesses and bikes, and discourages the use of employees closer together to cars by restricting parking. eliminate some of the auto travel that is congesting city roads. It The hearing drew a major
FAU Opens Hand Papermaking Lab in World War II Building See page 5 FAU Business College Unveils Trading Room, Launches Internships
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BOCA RATON - Florida Atlantic University recently marked the official re-opening of the College of Business’ newly designed Trading Room and launch of the Bloomberg Capital Market Series at the Boca Raton campus. Co-hosted by Bloomberg and FAU College of Business, more than 50 financial professionals, students and business community members attended the event, which included a ribbon cutting and cocktail reception at the Sean Stein Pavilion. Guests gained industry knowledge from Bloomberg Capital Market Series speakers Steffan Tsilimos, a rates and structured products specialist, and Michael J. Morissey, CFA, a mortgage market specialist. FAU’s Financial Analyst Program, the only program of its kind in Florida, and the FAU/Bloomberg Terminal Internship Program, offer companies access to talented business students as well as complimentary Bloomberg terminals and industry experts.
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Boca Raton Police Blotter 12/06/2012 POSS NARCOTIC CONTROL SUB A 23-year-old man was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia at 1800 Clint Moore Road. He was taken to the county jail. Also, a 20-year-old woman was arrested for drug paraphernalia. She was released on her own recognizance. 12/06/2012 POSS NARCOTIC CONTROL SUB A 20-year-old woman was arrested for possession of oxycodone after a traffic stop at 2700 West Yamato Road. She was taken to the county jail. 12/06/2012 SHOPLIFTING/ RETAIL THEFT A 28-year-old woman was arrested at Macy`s in the Town Center at Boca Raton mall for allegedly stealing $1,676.55 worth of clothing. She was processed and sent to the Palm Beach County Jail. SHOPLIFTING/ RETAIL THEFT 2012016118 12/06/2012 13:29 A male suspect in his late teens stole a bracelet from Sears at the Town Center at Boca Raton mall. The bracelet was valued of $80. The loss prevention officer lost sight of the thief when he ran away, said Boca Police. 12/06/2012 SHOPLIFTING/ RETAIL THEFT The clerk at ABC Fine Wine & Spirits on North Federal Highway reported that between 2118 hours and 2128 hours a female shoplifted a gift set valued at $20. Suspect left on foot. 12/06/12 FRAUD An allegation of an elderly neglect case involving a suspected fraud was investigated. There was not enough evidence at this time to determine a fraud had occurred. A referral for additional services was provided by the Adult Protective Investigator in order to further assist with the elderly female. The investigation is ongoing.
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FAU Opens Hand Papermaking Lab in World War II Building BOCA RATON -- Florida Atlantic University’s Arthur and Mata Jaffe Center for Book Arts recently entertained some 500 guests during two days of 1940s-themed parties to celebrate the opening of the center’s hand papermaking lab in a World War II
whose world tour with the USO during the war included the Boca Raton Army Air Field, was the celebration’s featured guest. Dennis traveled from her home in Palos Park, Ill., with her daughter, Suzanne Tinaglia.
“It is wonderful that we can repurpose this building, which served such an important purpose during World War II, and give it an entirely new life helping to create books and paper for artists who see the book as more than just a utilitarian object,” said William Miller, Ph.D., dean of university libraries at FAU. “The building was temporary, in terms of the war effort, but not so temporary in serving an educational purpose.”
From left, George Newkome, Ph.D.; Anne Dennis, accordion player and former performer with the USO; John Cutrone, director of the Arthur and Mata Jaffe Center for Book Arts; Mary Jane Saunders, FAU President; Seth Thompson, collections specialist at the Arthur and Mata Jaffe Center for Book Arts; and Suzanne Tinaglia of Palos Park, Ill. training building on the former Boca Raton Army Air Field site. That structure is now on FAU’s Boca Raton campus. The Jaffe Center, one of the nation’s most prominent sites for books handmade by artists, began offering printing and bookbinding when it opened in 2007 at FAU’s Wimberly Library, but always sought a hand papermaking lab to complete its education component. Although classes are not scheduled to begin until January 2013, the center’s director, John Cutrone, began making paper as he prepared to open the lab in the historic building, which was named T-6 during World War II because it was intended to be a temporary structure.
Stadium, across from the entrance of Palm Beach State College at the northeast corner of campus. The T-6 is one of the few remnants of the U.S. Army Air Field, which was a radar training facility.
During the opening celebrations, guests made paper, used a letterpress printing press to produce souvenir posters, sipped apple cider and snacked on doughnuts and apples. Dennis, accompanied by singer Jonas McCaffery, a student assistant at the Jaffe Center, led sing-alongs. Members of the South Florida Lindy Collective danced and also led songs.
Seth Thompson, collections specialist at the Arthur and Mata Jaffe Center for Book Arts, helps his 6-year-old niece, Isabella Ward, move a sheet of handmade paper through the drying process.
Other guests included FAU President Mary Jane Saunders and her husband, George Newkome, Ph.D.; Brenda Claiborne, FAU provost; Rod Faulds, director of university galleries at FAU; Sandi-Jo Gordon of Miami; Maggie Delp of Hillsboro Beach and Don and Pat Cortese of Lake Worth. FAU benefactor Arthur Jaffe, who, with his wife, Mata, donated their private collection of 2,800 artists’ books to the Wimberly Library in 1998, retired from the center he founded last year, but continues to work there daily. Jaffe, also a World War II veteran, attended the opening celebration and greeted guests at the center’s first expansion outside of the library. The lab is located near the FAU
“When I held the first dry sheet of paper with its beautiful deckled edge in my hands, I literally had a shiver run up and down my spine,” said Cutrone. “Making that sheet of paper by yourself is a pretty amazing feeling.” Cutrone’s aunt, FAU benefactor Arthur Jaffe sips apple cider as Jonas McCaffery, Anne Dennis, an a student assistant for the Arthur and Mata Jaffe Center for Book Arts, helps a guest print a souvenir poster. accordion player Community News
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From page 1 or 69,536 are held by people
crowd, many speaking for the plan and many expressing opposition. While some in the crowd complained of receiving late notice of the hearing, Mayor Susan Whelchel said, “This was not done overnight. It is the most vetted, most talked-about legislation in 20 years.”
who live outside the city. Nearly 46,000 must commute more than 10 miles to their jobs.
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In support of the plan, Mayor Whelchel said Boca Raton is not BOCA RATON – “The season has “a little village by the sea, it is a officially begun for the Florida East full-fledged city” that must com- Coast Chapter of The National Society pete in the marketplace. of Arts and Letters members, patrons
She said the proposal will crePlanned Mobility was also the ate jobs to keep Boca’s young subject of an earlier public hearpeople in the city after they coming in late November. plete college. Many currently Even foes favor the idea of move to more lucrative job locakick-starting development in tions after their schooling. the NW Sector east of I-95 beBoth Deputy Mayor Susan tween Spanish River Boulevard and Glades Road. But they feel Haynie and Councilwoman ConPlanned Mobility won’t stop stance Scott said “Planned Mopeople from using their own cars. bility,” in some fashion, goes back as far as 2004. An ordinance to Majhess explained his “lack create Planned Mobility sites in of support” at length, saying five areas of the city was adoptthe proposal’s “vision is not bal- ed in 2010, and the NW Section anced. That’s my opinion,” one is the first to be defined. he said was developed by speak“This has been a 12-year jouring with contractors and businey,” said Haynie. “This is really ness people. an important piece of Boca’s He said he feels the plan has financial stability. It may be the potential of increasing the frightening to some individuals, current 42,500 households in but it will revitalize the NorthBoca by 22 to 25 percent. But west part of the city. We really most of the additional units, he need quality development.” said, will be small, 700-square Councilwoman Scott, chairfoot apartment, and feels this woman of the Community Redeplan doesn’t meet the wishes of velopment Agency which overthe general public. sees downtown projects, said she In his presentation, Brown feels “very, very strongly that said the units are “not low-in- the path to future growth is well come housing.” The mayor also planned.” She did acknowledge asked Brown to clarify “misin- the opponents, but said a collecformation” that has spread about tive effort is needed to make it the nature of the proposal, par- work. ticularly items contained in an Both Scott and Whelchel anti-development flier. apologized to residents of Boca The draft, said Brown, was Country Club, who said they developed by city staff work- were not notified of the meeting. ing with a partnership from BCC is located just outside the the Northwest Sector. Charles city limits, and Whelchel said Siemon, a development attorney that was why their comments and spokesman for that group, were limited. recalled that IBM was “a finanIn addition to the Northwest cial engine” when it arrived in Boca, but the pullout to North Sector, other areas where PlanCarolina caused a hurt that has ning Mobility will be tried innever healed. “We are here to ad- clude North Federal Highway, dress that rather traumatic deci- the area around Boca Raton Regional Hospital and the vicinity sion (by IBM),” said Siemon. of Town Center at Boca Raton He pointed out that of the mall. 79,041 jobs in Boca, 88 percent, Community News
National Society of Arts and Letters Celebrates at Season Opening
and friends,” announced President Shari Upbin. The chapter now encompasses all of the east coast of Florida from Jacksonville to Key West and includes Gainesville. “Through the generosity of New Epic Media, we have created a new logo and branding and are moving forward in keeping with our time-honored tradition of discovering, cultivating and assisting young artists.” The NSAL’s elegant five-course dinner party was once again hosted by NSAL members Bob and Dorinda Spahr in their Highland Beach Home.
Avery Sommers, guest vocalist and Shari Upbin, NSAL president
During the social hour, guests, seated concert-style around the grand piano, enjoyed a number of musical selections from two talented soloists. Chloe Dolandis, first place winner of the 2012 NSAL Musical Theatre Competition and award winning soloist Avery Sommers Proceeds from the benefit are earmarked for competitions, scholarships and opportunities to showcase young artists in dance, drama, art, literature, music, musical theatre and voice. New members are always welcomed. For information concerning NSAL membership and events, please contact: Shari Upbin shariupbin@aol.com or Alyce Erickson alytara123@msn.com
Chloe Dolandis, NSAL scholarship winner
From left, Adele Barrett, Carole Stalling, Judi Asselta, Shari Upbin (NSAL president), Christopher Wittig, Alyce Erickson and Dorinda Spahr (host)
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FAU Celebrates Fall 2012 Commencement, Giving Diplomas to 2,400 BOCA RATON – Florida Atlantic University conferred more than 2,400 degrees during its fall commencement ceremonies held in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium at FAU Boca Raton on Thursday, Dec. 6, and Friday, Dec. 7. The new graduates join more than 124,000 alumni who have graduated from FAU since the university opened in 1964.
Emily Sutker was honored with an honorary bachelor’s degree posthumously from the College of Education at the Friday ceremony. She was pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education at FAU at the time of her death. Her family accepted the degree on her behalf.
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Claudia Hillinger, Ph.D, recipient of the President’s Distinguished Service Medallion
“Commencement is a revered tradition in the academic world, providing an opportunity for faculty, staff and the families and friends of graduates to come together in the spirit of celebration,” said FAU President Mary Jane Saunders. “We all join in expressing congratulations to our fall graduates, and we wish them well in their future endeavors.”
“There are just a few times in life that one remembers forever, and receiving a college degree is certainly one of them,” said Robert J. Stilley, chair of FAU’s Board of Trustees. “I congratulate all of FAU’s graduates on this achievement and hope their degrees help them accomplish many more great things.”
FAU presented the President’s Distinguished Service Medallion to Claudia Hillinger, Ph.D., president of the Max Planck Florida Foundation, which is part of the Max Planck facility located at FAU Jupiter. She joined the Max Planck Society, Germany’s most successful scientific research organization, in 1998.
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Hillinger was responsible for Institute development before becoming research coordinator and head of the Central Scientific Laboratories and Technical Facilities for the Max Planck Institute of Biogeochemistry in Jena, Germany. She received a doctorate in biology from the Institute of Botany and Microbiology at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). She recently received the highest honor awarded by the German American Business Chamber in Miami – the 2012 German American Award of Excellence. Jay Salkini, president and CEO of Tecore Networks and a two-time FAU alumnus, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters at the Thursday ceremony. Major FAU benefactors Dr. Joan Rosmarin Chodorkoff, a retired psychologist, and Dr. Bernard Chodorkoff, a retired psychiatrist, were awarded Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters at the Thursday ceremony.
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Fall commencement highlighted the accomplishments of some outstanding graduates, including: • Jacinto Garrido, 51, who has served in the United States Public Health Service for more than 26 years. The Chief of Special Medical Operations for the Immigration Health Services Corps, he received a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. • Nadja Johnson, 28, who overcame personal tragedy and the challenge of adapting to the American culture as a nontraditional student from Jamaica. Johnson maintained a 4.0 GPA and will receive her Ph.D. in Comparative Studies from the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters. • Lauren Robinson, 21, has dreamed of being a teacher since she was a little girl. After attending honors and advanced placement classes in high school, Robinson spent her final semester at FAU as a full-time fifth grade teacher at FAU’s A.D. Henderson University School. She received a B.A. in Education with a TESOL endorsement. Of the 2,400 graduates, 94 are over the age of 50. The oldest graduate is 65 and the youngest is 18. The graduates represent 57 countries. December, 14 through December 20,2012
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Wayne Barton Study Center Holiday Newsletter No. 3
CHRISTMAS PARTY AT BARTON CENTER Stephanie Bland recalls DELAYED; NEED FOR DONATIONS DIRE “awesome” days at Wayne
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BOCA RATON – Wayne Barton doesn’t want to disappoint a single child by not providing a toy or a meal for Christmas.
By Dale King
Barton, founder of the Wayne Barton Study Center, said he is in desperate need of all types of toys money and food donations. “I only have about 10 percent of what I need,” he said. He has even postponed his big holiday party for kids from Sunday, Dec. 16, to Sunday, Dec. 23, in hopes that the community will respond to his dire need. The rescheduled event will take place Dec. 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Wayne Barton Center, 269 NE 14th St., Boca Raton. That’s when Santa Claus will arrive on a fire truck and distribute toys to area kids. There will also be a full dinner, Southern-style; gospel singing and an ice cream sundae make-it-yourself station. This isn’t just a Christmas thing for Barton. For years, he has helped needy and at-risk kids with annual Christmas and Thanksgiving events, inviting children and families to break bread and celebrate the spirit of the seasons. He also holds a Back-to-School jam in August for kids returning to class. During that occasion, he distributes backpacks filled with needed school supplies. Many weeks ago, Barton launched the 2012 “Toys for Teens” effort by asking residents to donate an
BOCA RATON – When Stephanie Nicole Bland walks onto the stage at Florida A&M University today (Friday, Dec. 14) to receive her bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, in psychology, with a minor in theatre, she will likely think back to her many years at the Wayne Barton Study Center in Boca Raton. unwrapped toy that will be presented to a child in the 12 to 18 age bracket during Sunday’s festivities Barton said he wants to reward the children he serves year-round with his education and meals programs. “We want to give something to the children who have improved their grades and behavior,” said Barton. With another week to give, he said he hopes the community will respond. Anyone who wants to bring an unwrapped toy to the center can do so. Donations of toys, food or money may also be sent to the Wayne Barton Study Center at 269 NE 14th St., Boca Raton. In addition to the toys, he is collecting food – turkeys, hams and canned goods – for those who would not have sufficient food or resources for a special holiday meal.
“I spent my whole life helping out at the Wayne Barton Center, I loved it,” she told the Boca Raton Tribune in a telephone conversation from Tallahassee. “My mother used to call me and I’d say, ‘I’m at the Wayne Barton Center.’” The former Boca Raton Middle School student and 2003 graduate of Boca Raton High learned important lessons about the importance of studying and education from founder Wayne Barton. She even recalls giving a speech during the groundbreaking ceremony for the building at 269 NE 14th St., Boca Raton, that now houses the center. Initially, Barton convinced the Boca Raton Housing Authority to allow him to turn a 600 square foot apartment in the Dixie Manor public housing project into a study center. He built the new center with donations from the community and some generous local philanthropists. The youngest child in her family, Stephanie learned of the Barton Center when she arrived in Boca at the age of 13 or 14. “I didn’t see myself as better than anyone else,” she said. “It was at the Wayne Barton Center that I learned to put my skills to work. When my work was done, I helped others. The center kept young people off the street. It was like a family. No one judged anyone else.” Another lesson she learned was that “education is important. Don’t let anyone ever tell you it isn’t.”
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Stephanie Nicole Bland and the invitation to today’s graduation. Barton said he remembered “Miss Stephanie” as a person “who was empowered” by her work at the center. “She took the initiative so she could better herself.” Now age 28, Stephanie has worked her way up through middle and high school and also attended Palm Beach State College before moving on to FAMU. Her years at the Barton Center gave her “a boost that kept me on track.” She said she hopes to return to Boca during the holiday season and may visit the students currently attending the Barton Center. She said she’s had at least one opportunity to “go back and meet with the kids, to make sure they are on track.” Regarding Barton himself, Stephanie said, “It’s awesome. He gets his joy out of us succeeding. He is very giving.” She said that at the Barton Center, she learned the philosophy of “if you can do it, I can do it.” Stephanie Nicole Bland certainly has done it, and will reap her reward on the stage of the Alfred Lawson Jr. Multi-purpose Center Teaching Gymnasium at FAMU about 6 o’clock tonight when she collects her bachelor of science in psychology and minor in theatre. The young woman who put her “heart and soul” into helping people a decade or so ago has helped herself take a giant step toward a venture that she is “very excited” about.
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Have a Holly Jolly FM-XM Xmas This Year
I really enjoy driving my wife’s car. Actually, it’s the same brand and model as mine, a little newer, maybe, but still the same nameplate.
You see, her vehicle is equipped with a little goodie that I don’t have – a Sirius XM radio. And during the holiday season, the folks at XM have added a category specifically for Christmas music – called XM Holly.
I love Christmas songs. Can’t get enough of “The Christmas Song” by Nat King Cole, “Merry Christmas, Darling” by the Carpenters and “Little St. Nick” by the Beach Boys. And I have a special affection for “Hey, Santa,” sung by Beach Boy Brian Wilson’s two daughters. I haven’t yet heard “Grandma got run over by a reindeer,” but I did catch a bit of “Dominic the Donkey” by Italian favorite Lou Monte. Enjoy the melodies. Less than two weeks left! NOSTALGIA FOR NEW ENGLAND
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In the past, I have raved about Sunny 107.9 and the fact that this FM station plays nothing but holiday favorites throughout the season. In fact, they began doing it two weeks before Thanksgiving, which means they actually started playing Christmas music around Veterans Day. So now, whether I am in my wife’s car or my own, I have radio spots devoted specifically to happy holiday tunes. There is another attraction that comes with XM radio. There’s a screen on the dashboard that tells you the name of the song and who sings it. I really miss that in my car. I think the holiday music on XM is a little more hip than the tunes on 107.9 FM. For one thing, XM plays more Christmas music by singers who are still alive, which is kind of uplifting. Sure, I like Karen Carpenter, Bing Crosby, Gene Autry, Perry Como and that ilk (unfortunately, Andy Williams recently joined that list), but they have all passed on. XM brings on people like Michael Buble, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Julianne Hough, Manheim Steamroller, even the cast of Glee. Don’t get me wrong. 107.9 plays its share of great tunes by live artists – including those mentioned above along with Johnny Mathis, Barry Manilow and Madonna (who still does the best “Santa Baby” rendition, with apologies to Eartha Kitt.) Editorials & Letters
My wife and I spent a good part of our lives Bing Crosby in New England. Because the holidays are so different there than in Florida, we get pretty nostalgic this time of year. Here, there’s no snow, no frigid cold, no kids running around in snowsuits and mittens, now snow angels. Up north, the snowmen are not made of plastic and the snow is not created from cotton.
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Letters to the Editor Dear Friends of Mosaic Theatre: A few weeks ago I submitted my resignation as Executive/Artistic Director, effective at the end of the 2012/2013 Season, to my Board. As you can imagine, it was with a heavy heart and the decision was not an easy one for me. I spent 14 years of my life investing everything I had in making Mosaic Theatre what it is today and I’m quite proud of what we have accomplished. As I have become older and as I am about to become a father, I wish to improve my quality of life. My priorities have changed and I have changed. However, last Monday, the Board voted to close the theater. The Board believes that it was a financially responsible decision to close the theater as I am “the heart and soul” of the organization and without me, it has no chance to move forward. I, of course opposed the decision to close the theater, but unfortunately, I am only one vote. I want it to be clear that everyone on the Board loves the theater and wishes that it could continue. The Board tried to convince me to withdraw my resignation. I didn’t. Thank you, South Florida. It has been an honor to serve this community and I sincerely hope that I have enriched the quality of your lives in some way. Much love, Richard Jay Simon Founder and Executive/Artistic Director Mosaic Theatre
We recently found a store in Boca filled with many of the foods that were not only part of our holiday celebration, but things we shopped for all year in New England. We’ve made several visits to Joseph’s Classic Market in Boca Center and found lots of close-to-home items. There’s New England cod, New Bedford dried scallops and big Macintosh apples. There’s a tank full of Maine lobsters that can be steamed right in the store. Perhaps the most surprising find was Polar soda. I did a double take when I picked up one of the bottles and noticed the place of origin: Worcester, Massachusetts. Up north, we’d get Polar soda in 2-liter bottles in stores like Stop & Shop and Shaw’s. Here, the bottles are a single liter, but it’s nice to see a product that hasn’t been on our table for at least a dozen years. I remember my father was a big fan of Polar beverages. He had a special taste for a flavor I have never found since – orange dry. When I left home to live on my own, I always made sure I had some in the refrigerator when my parents visited. Ah, the good old days. www.bocaratontribune.com
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THOUGHTS FROM THE PUBLISHER By Douglas Heizer
“Planned Mobility” is Just What Boca Raton Needs to Revive “Planned Mobility” for Boca Raton has been a long time coming. And now that it is here – based on a 4-1 vote of the City Council Tuesday night – we are expecting to see some major growth in the business sector east of I-95 between Spanish River Boulevard and Glades Road. Deputy City Manager George S. Brown explained “Planned Mobility” idea in great length at a three-hour public hearing Tuesday night. He said the ordinance change will create flexibility in what can locate in the nearly 1,000-acre parcel that used to be home to IBM. Development attorney Charlie Siemon summed up Big Blue’s pullout a few decades ago as “traumatic.” And finally, he said, the city is going to address it. The Boca Raton Tribune has been endorsing sustainable, well-planned growth in Boca’s Northwest Sector. During the past six weeks, we have been publishing advertisements and advertorials addressing the concept of “One Boca, One Future.” The people behind this move have put a lot on the table, but it boils down
to one thing. If you own property in the Northwest Sector, and you want to develop it under current Boca zoning laws, that’s OK. If you want to do it under “Planned Mobility,” you can do that, too. Whatever suits you. “Planned Mobility” does allow more flexibility. It opens up the possibilities of building residential units. We agree with the idea that by constructing retail, commercial and industrial firms close to where people live, they can get to and from their jobs by bike or by walking, easing congestion along some of Boca’s major arteries. It would be wrong not to acknowledge the arguments of those opposed to this plan, chief among them, Councilman Anthony Majhess. He said it is his “opinion” that “Planned Mobility” won’t work. That is his opinion, and he is entitled. During the hearing, he suggested that city staff look at tweaking the law so it can be applied in a more feasibility way at several other “Planned Mobility” sites that have not been addressed. Mr. Majhess feels this won’t happen. We feel it should. We feel every concern should be addressed since this is a new concept for Boca.
We do share one of his concerns. He said he feels the plan has the potential of increasing the current 42,500 households in Boca by 22 to 25 percent. But most of the additional units, he said, will be small, 700-square foot apartments, and feels this plan doesn’t meet the wishes of the general public. What he could have said is that 700- or 900-square foot, one-bedroom apartments are not “Boca.” The same was said by council members when Jim Batmasian proposed a development of small apartments at the Wildflower site. The council rejected this idea without debate. Reports are that “Planned Mobility” has been tried in nearby Boynton Beach, the area known as Renaissance Commons on Congress Avenue between Gateway Boulevard and Boynton Beach Boulevard. That area has become a thriving Mecca of stores, restaurants and residences. We know of that area and we know what it offers. We do know it seems to have attracted more traffic than it has relieved, and is, on occasion, very difficult to drive through.
And ironically, many of those who spoke at the hearing said they are concerned it will create too LITTLE traffic, thus failing to provide the incentives for residents to leave their cars behind and either walk or bike. We also agree with Mayor Susan Whelchel who points out that Boca Raton is not “a little village by the sea, it is a full-fledged city.” We have editorialized about that in the past. We are also in her corner when she talks about creating jobs to keep Boca’s young people in the city after they complete college. Councilwoman Constance Scott, chairwoman of the Community Redevelopment Agency which oversees downtown projects, said she feels “very, very strongly that the path to future growth is well planned.” As a whole, the council has come up with an intriguing idea that is worth the effort. They have toiled hard and we commend everyone who took part in the creation of this plan. We hope to see great changes soon.
Boca has build traffic analysis into the “Planned Mobility” ordinance.
POSITIVE LIVING By Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr.
People and Things That Surround You! When you open your eyes, wherever you may be, what do you actually see? With what eyes do you perceive what is before or around you? Of course, this may depend on many factors. You may need to focus better, or your eye-sight may require a new exam. Furthermore, as it has been said, your point of view depends on your point of viewing! People observing the same event or object may report differently than others who are also contemplating the same at the very moment and location where you see what they also see! It’s always beneficial to have a
grid by which to interpret reality, to observe accurately what our eyes can grasp. The interpretation you give to what you see will vary in several ways, depending on different factors; some may be internal, while others are external. A friend once reported that distresses he had faced for several months prevented him from enjoying the most obvious pleasures around him. When things started getting better, one day he called his wife’s attention to the flowers blooming in their front yard. His spouse was quick to make known that those flowers had been in bloom
for several weeks already! Don’t allow other preoccupations you are facing at any given moment to distort your perception, or to blind you to pleasant realities and doors of opportunity which may be opening for you where you are! Never concentrate your gaze at any problem you face. You can look above and beyond the problems where, more than likely, you shall contemplate better horizons and new vistas that may be opening up, besides all the good which perpetually surrounds your personal space! Never fail to notice other people – some in need of your aid, and
many more who are truly eager to bring encouragement to you! Don’t ignore either possibility, both for the good you can provide as well as for the benefits you can derive from such interactions. Life is short and filled with problems. Your enjoyment of it depends on how you program your mind to interpret and, hopefully, enjoy what life offers, what you create with hands or mind, and the unsurpassable gifts which God bestows. Always look for some good even amidst the bad and ugly things you daily face!
Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr. is a Florida resident who, for many years, was a professor at the post-graduate level. He is a writer, a sought-after conference speaker, a man who lived in five continents of the world, having received his education in four of them. When he resided in southern California, he wrote a weekly column for the daily “Anaheim Bulletin,” which was carried for about six years, until he moved to south Florida.
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FAITH
DIVORCE FLORIDA STYLE
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CONSIDERING SETTLEMENT
By Mike Gora
SEVEN SECRETS OF SUCCESS There are many ways of defining success: status, power, promotions, money, and many other things. But one important measure of success is impact – the influence individuals have on people surrounding them, whether in the workplace, the community, or their own homes. What difference has their life had on others? Looking historically, as well as spiritually, few people have made as much of an impact with their lives as the apostle Paul, whose life and writings are presented in the Bible’s New Testament. By the end of his life, Paul had been instrumental in spreading the Christian faith across the entire Roman Empire, despite traveling mostly on foot. Imagine what he might have accomplished if he he’d had a jet, a cellular phone, and a fax machine!
the needs of people around him, we also must strive to protect the best interests of those working with us. “I may have all knowledge…and the faith to move mountains…but if I don’t have love, it does me no good” (1 Corinthians 13:2-3). ENTHUSIASTIC FAITH: Successful leaders believe strongly in their mission, and their enthusiasm is contagious. “I have the strength for all things through Christ who empowers me. I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses inner strength into me” (Philippians 4:13).
SERVICE TO OTHERS: Selfcentered leaders generally have short tenures. The leader devoted to serving others, helping them reach their goals, is the one that finds eager followers. “I will be glad to spend all I have, and myself as Even though many of us devote well, in order to help you” (2 Corinour lives to pursuits in the business thians 12:15). and professional world, I believe the STAYING POWER: The adlife of Paul offers many lessons that age reminds us, “It is not how you we could apply to our own lives. start, but how you finish.” This Here are keys to his successful life: certainly was true of Paul. “I am SENSE OF DIRECTION: To achieve success, it is important to know where you are going – what your goals and objectives are. “I run straight toward the goal in order to win the prize…” (Philippians 3:14). UNDERSTANDING: We need to be able to deal with unexpected circumstances and rise above adversity. “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation” (Philippians 4:12).
hard-pressed on all sides, but I’m never frustrated; I’m puzzled, but never in despair; I am persecuted, but I’m never deserted by God; I may be knocked down but I’m never knocked out!” (2 Corinthians 4:8-9). Try building these qualities into your own life and see what happens.
© 2011, Purpose Driven Life. All rights reserved. Adapted from a column by Dr. Rick Warren, the author of COMMITMENT: Once we em- numerous books, including the highly bark on an important enterprise, acclaimed, The Purpose-Drive Life, success requires willingness to which has been translated into many persevere in the face of difficulties languages and sold throughout the and challenges. “I consider my life world. It affirms the importance of worth nothing to me, if only I may having a carefully considered, clearly finish the race and complete the expressed purpose to guide everyday task the Lord Jesus has given me” life. It has been named one of the 100 (Acts 20:24). Christian books that changed the 20th COMPASSION: Just as the Century. He also has written The Purapostle Paul remained sensitive to pose-Driven Church.
Q My husband and I have been in divorce litigation for almost a year. We have a mediation coming up next week, and my attorney has been discussing my options with me. He has told me on several occasions that in mediation we can reach a settlement that is far different on many of the issues that separate us than a judge could do if we go to trial. I have never quite understood the concept. I thought that divorce law was pretty well defined under Florida law, and when we negotiate a settlement agreement, it has to be proper under the Florida law. The issues we are going to try to settle include residential parenting, alimony, child support, and distribution, including the valuation of my husband’s business, and some real estate. Please explain to me how we can settle the case, as my lawyer says, in ways that a judge cannot do. A There are many advantages which you and your husband can gain by settling your case, at mediation, without a trial. The first two are obvious, it will save you a lot of money in attorney’s fees, and the case will be over, ending a very stressful time for you and your family. The more subtle advantage that you talk about is the ability to come to decisions in a settlement contract that a judge cannot give you after a trial. You and your husband will be negotiating a contract, just like two executives. As long as the contract does not have an illegal purpose, and is entered into freely and voluntarily, with full knowledge it is enforceable. Specifically, regarding the issues you mention:
(1) In reaching an agreement on residential parenting and child support you and your husband can agree that he can have the children for 40% or more of the overnights, but also agree that such a plan will not reduce your child support. If you tried the case before a judge, a one-night difference per year, in over night visitation, changing your husband’s nights with the children from 39% to 40% would cost you several thousands of dollars a year in child support. (2) You and your husband can agree on any alimony package, or none, that the two of you think is fair, without being bound by the Florida statute on alimony. You can make the permanent alimony non-modifiable, which the judge could not do after a trial. You can agree to bridge the gap alimony, for a period longer than the judge is allowed to grant under the applicable statute and case law. (3) If you and your husband have hired valuation experts to value your husband’s business, and appraisers to appraise real estate or personal property the valuation experts may agree or disagree as to value. If you go to trial, the judge has limited options. He or she may accept the values of one expert, the other expert, or neither expert and ask you to come back with better evidence. The judge cannot average the opinions of the valuation experts. In mediation, you and your husband can agree to average the expert’s opinions of value in order to settle your case. Many other options you have in mediation do not exist in court. You should go to mediation prepared on all of the issues, with an open mind.
Michael H. Gora has been certified by the Board of Education and Specialization of The Florida Bar as a specialist in family and matrimonial law and is a partner with Shapiro Blasi Wasserman & Gora P.A. in Boca Raton. Mr. Gora can be reached at mhgora@sbwlawfirm.com.
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BROADWAY STAR CHRISTINE ANDREAS PERFORMS “HERE’S TO THE LADIES” WITH BOB LAPPIN & THE PALM BEACH POPS
BOB LAPPIN AND THE PALM BEACH POPS LIGHT UP THE STAGE WITH SONGS LIKE DON’T RAIN ON MY PARADE, SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW, AND MORE.
Andreas returned to Broadway in April 2010 and starred nightly as Jacqueline in the Tony Award-winning production of La Cage Aux Folles with Kelsey Grammer and Douglas Hodge until last spring. Prior to La Cage, she received nation-wide raves starring as Margaret Johnson in the 55 week national tour of the Tony Award winning musical, The Light In The Piazza.
(December 5, 2012 – West Palm Beach, FL) Bob Lappin and The Palm Beach Pops are setting the stage for a tribute to the great ladies of the American Songbook Best known for her work on with Broadway superstar, Christine Andreas in a concert series Broadway, Ms. Andreas burst titled, Here to the Ladies from onto the New York theatre scene starring as Eliza Doolittle in the 20th Anniversary production of My Fair Lady of the Royal Shakespeare Company and garnering the Theatre World Award. Ms. Andreas received two Tony nominations re-creating Laurey in Oklahoma! and as Frankie Frayne in On Your Toes. Ms. Andreas created the role of Marguerite St. Just on Broadway in the original production of The Scarlet Pimpernel.
January 5th – January 10th. Andreas, who just ended performing in La Cage Aux Folles with Kelsey Grammar last year is an audience favorite. Songs that will be featured during this concert include Don’t Rain on My Parade and Somewhere Over The Rainbow among many other favorites. Boca Life & Arts
Engagements in New York at the Café Carlyle and the Algonquin’s Oak Room prompted the New York Times to extol, “She delicately kills with the sheer beauty of her voice…She finds a blend of lyricism and sweet sensuality that only the finest Broadway voices can conjure.” Her Carnegie Hall debut was hailed as ‘brilliant’, ‘delicious’ and ‘sexy’ in Variety. The LA Times called her “a mesmerizing musical pres-
ence.” The natural next step was to capture her music on CD. In collaboration with Martin Silvestri, a Grammy nominated producer, they released LOVE IS GOOD. HERE’S TO THE LADIES, their second CD collaboration, a tribute to the great ladies of the theatre, recorded in London with a 50 piece orchestra; and THE CARLYLE SET, a sophisticated set of contemporary standards recorded with a quartet of New York's most outstanding musicians. Both CD’s were selected on USA Today’s’ top 10 list... After the release of the CD she returned to The Café Carlyle in New York for an encore performance and repeated it once again at the Catalina Grill in Los Angeles.
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Concerts for The Palm Beach Pops begin January 5th and 6th at the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Center at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, January 8th at the Eissey Campus Theatre at Palm Beach State College in Palm Beach Gardens and January 9th and 10th at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. Tickets start at just $29 and are available by calling 561832-7677 or visiting www.palmbeachpops.org. Also, The Palm Beach Pops is offering a holiday special on four concert ticket packages. Purchase all four concerts, Here’s to the Ladies, Maestro of the Movies, Clint Holmes and Sensational Broadway for as little at $119 and up. Call 561-832-7677 today for more information.
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Entertainment Skip Sheffield A Bounty of Holiday Happenings A reminder that the inaugural theater production of the hysterical feminist revenge comedy “Exit, Pursued By a Bear” opens this Friday, Dec. 7 and runs through Dec. 30 at the Arts Garage, 180 NE First St., Delray Beach. I plan
ance” also opens Dec. 7 for a run through Jan. 6. “A Delicate Balance” stars Tony award nominee Maureen Anderman and Carbonell award-winners Angie Radosh and Dennis Creaghan as a suburban family whose
Sunday, Dec. 9 at St. Jude Parish Center, 216 Toledo Road, Boca Raton. Enjoy intricate madrigal music, pageantry and delicious food all for $100 ($70 tax-deductible). Call 561-297-2337 for more information.
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Lynn University’s Gingerbread Holiday Concert Lynn University Friends of the Conservatory of Music present a light-hearted Gingerbread Holiday Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 at the Great Hall of Boca Raton Resort & Club. General admission ents an Avron Smolensky Piano is $35, including valet parking. Recital at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 at 7940 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. Admission is free. Call 561982-8887. Rock Legend Dion at Seminole Hard Rock Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Member and Boca Raton resident Dion sings and plays his musical classics in concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 at Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood. Tickets are $39-$69 at TicketMaster. Call 800-745-3000. “Santaland Diaries” at Studio Theatre at Mizner Park
to attend opening night and file a review for next week’s Boca Raton Tribune. Tickets are $30-$40 and may be reserved by calling 561450-6357or by going to www.artsgarage.org. BTW, Arts Garage is the proud recipient of a $20,000 Knight Arts Challenge People’s Choice Award. The award happened because artslovers texted to a Miami number voicing their approval. Saturday is the beginning of Hanukkah, and to celebrate the occasion, Arts Garage presents “The Chassidic Jazz Project” at 8 p.m. Dec. 8. Tickets are $25-$35 advance or $5 at the door.
life is upended when a nameless terror comes to live with them. Tickets are $55 (students $10) and may be reserved by calling 561514-4042 or visiting www.palmbeachdramaworks.org.
Santa Claus is coming to the Studio Theatre at Mizner Park starting Thursday, Dec. 13 when Parade Productions presents David Sedaris’ “The Santaland Diaries,” starring Michael McKeever. The show, which runs through Sponsor tables are also available. Dec. 23, is based on humorist SeCall 561-237-7745. daris’ experiences as one of Santa’s elves at Macy’s in New York. TickAvron Smolensky at Steinway ets are $35 and $40 ($30 group). Piano Gallery Call 866-811-4111 or go to www. paradeproductions.org. Steinway Piano Gallery pres-
“A Baby Changes Everything” at Grace Community Church
Grace Community Church, 600 W. Camino Real, Boca Raton presents “A Baby Changes Everything” at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9. The contemporary musical is performed by the Music Ministry, the Countess DeHoernle Singers and Florida Classical Orchestra. Admission is free. “A Delicate Balance” at Palm An offering will be taken to benefit Boca Helping hands. Beach Dramaworks FAU Madrigal Dinner Up in West Palm Beach at 201 Clematis St., Palm Beach DramaFAU Department of Music works opens its production of Edward Albee’s Pulitzer Prize- presents its annual holiday event, winning drama “A Delicate Bal- FAU Madrigal Dinner, at 6 p.m. December 14, 2012 through December 20, 2012
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Oh, That Rascal FDR
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Franklin D. Roosevelt died before I was born, but his “New Deal” liberal policies were often a topic of my father’s grousing in our house. “Hyde Park on the Hudson” is not as much about FDR’s politics or economics as it is about his love life. Who knew FDR was such a Don Juan? When he is played by Bill Murray, perhaps you can believe it. The title refers to Roosevelt’s family retreat, ruled over by Franklin’s starchy mother (Elizabeth Wilson). The story is set on a long weekend in 1939 in which
the Roosevelts awaited the first ever visit by the King and Queen of England. FDR knew King George VI (Samuel West) had an ulterior motive when he agreed to travel with his wife and Queen Elizabeth (Olivia Colman), mother of the current British monarch. They desperately needed the help of the USA in the gathering storm of war, which would explode in just three months hence. The royals were quite stuffy and formal, which allows for much of the movie’s humor. Queen Elizabeth in particular is horrified that their hosts plan to serve hot dogs at a family picnic. Evidently no royal has ever deigned to taste the humble American snack. The social and political maneuverings are secondary to the allegedly true story of FDR’s affair with a distant Boca Life & Arts
cousin. She is called Daisy (Laura Linney) here, but the story (by Richard Nelson) is inspired by the diaries of one Margaret Stuckley, which were discovered after her death at age 99. Whether or not FDR actually had an affair with Daisy is all a matter of conjecture. As presented here Daisy is but one of several mistresses FDR maintains simultaneously, despite the fact he was severely disabled by polio (which was hidden from the public with the complicity of the press) and married to unlovely Eleanor (Olivia Williams), who
in this scenario knew full well her husband’s discretions. “Hyde Park” depends heavily on the raffish charm of Bill Murray, who plays knaves and rotters we like anyway. FDR charms not only innocent Daisy, but the Queen and particularly the King of England, with whom he forms a bond. Director Roger Michell has given Murray free reign to be as outrageous as he needs to be. Laura Linney uses her considerable dramatic skill to expose the 32nd President’s callous, thoughtless side. This film would confirm my father’s worst suspicions about FDR. For me it humanizes a man who has been put up on a pedestal and idealized, and it accomplishes it with great wit and humor. Three stars
Marc Kent
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side of either the curry sauce or gravy. A Scottish tradition is Scotch Eggs – hardboiled egg wrapped in sausage meat, rolled in breadcrumbs then deep fried. These may be ordered hot or cold. Chicken is featured as wings in a sauce of your choice and is served with carrots, celery and your choice of dressing. Chicken tenders with chips include a side of sweet honey mustard. We sampled all four and enjoyed each one. The star attractions are the four entrees which include bangers (3) with mashed potatoes and Heinz baked beans plus a side of gravy. Try curry and chips with a tangy hot curry over tender chicken pieces. We have two favorites – the shepherd’s pie which is a casserole of seasoned beef, vegetables, topped with mashed potatoes, melted cheese, browned a bit and with a side of gravy. The primer dish is the fish and chips – a huge beer battered codfish steak, served with fried and tartar sauce. A hearty portion of superior taste and texture- fantastic!
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The Whispers of the Fallen Book Release On the night of the November 30th, 2012, J.D.Netto released his novel “The Whispers of the Fallen”. The night was full of surprises and unexpected events. One of these moments was when the walls opened, revealing a secret room where guests enjoyed a gothic, candle-lit dinner. During the event, J.D.Netto shared about six-year-journey, the process of writing ‘Whispers’, and the fulfillment of such dream. “The Whispers of the Fallen” is now available in both paperback and digital versions at http://www.thewhispersofthefallen.com, Amazon, iBooks, and Barnes and Noble.
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BOCA RATON – World renowned conductor and music director of the Festival of the Arts BOCA, Constantine Kitsopoulos, visited Donna Klein Jewish Academy and Boca Raton High School on Monday, December 3.
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Armed Gunmen Rob T-Mobile Store in Boca
BOCA RATON – Four armed suspects joined forces Sunday, Dec. 2, to rob the T-Mobile store at 2301 West Glades Road, handcuffing two employees and a customer while carrying out the heist, said police. A police report said two males entered the store about 1 p.m. posing as customers. Only the two employees and one other customer were inside. The suspects brandished handguns and forced the employees and customer into the back of the store, said police. As this was happening, two more suspects entered the store. The employees and customer were handcuffed and forced into a rear storage area. The suspects pepper sprayed the victims, then took an undetermined amount of
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cash and cell phones from the store as well as the victims’ personal property. The suspects fled out the rear of the store, the police report said. One of the victims was able to use a cell phone and call 911. The victims were taken to Boca Raton Regional Hospital for treatment. Police said the suspects were all black males. Three wore hoodies; two were in their mid-20s and two were in their late 30s, the victims said. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Detective Scott Hanley at (561) 338-1344 or Palm Beach County Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS.
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University Presidents Seek State Investment, Pledge No Tuition Increases TALLAHASSEE – In partnership with student government leaders, Florida’s university presidents last week asked the state to invest an additional $118 million into the state university system for the 2013-14 school year. With that kind of investment, they said, they would be able to continue providing quality education without raising tuition by “even one penny.” The presidents’ announcement at the State Capitol kicked off the “Aim Higher” initiative, a student-led campaign focused on uniting students and community leaders in supporting more funding for higher education and raising awareness of the universities’ strong returns on public investments, including a big boost in local economies. The presidents highlighted the university system’s powerful economic impact— nearly $80 billion statewide annually— and its vital role in training Florida’s future workforce. They supported tying the additional state investment to performance goals, such as increased graduation rates. “We encourage all Floridians to stand with us and our 330,000 students,” said University of West Florida President Judy Bense. “Let’s invest in future doctors and scientists who someday could save our lives, future engineers who will build safe roads and
bridges and future teachers who will provide our children with first-class educations. Let’s invest in the future of our great state.” Among the 12 state-operated schools of higher education is Florida Atlantic University, based in Boca Raton. Although tuition at Florida’s public universities remains among the lowest in the country, students and their families have faced double-digit tuition increases in recent years as universities have coped with severe state budget cuts. Funding to the state university system has been cut nearly 40 percent during the past five years. A state investment of an additional $118 million would generate the revenue of a 15 percent tuition increase across the system next year, university leaders said. "I understand that students and their families have greatly invested in the university system during the past five years to help maintain a highquality education throughout Florida," said Cortez Whatley, president of the Florida Student Association and student body president at the University of Central Florida. “For the sake of Florida’s students, businesses and communities, we need to keep a college education affordable and accessible to all.”
Chancellor Brogan comments on Aim Higher proposal TALLAHASSEEE – Frank T. Brogan, Chancellor of the State University System of Florida, and former president of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, released the following statement following a meeting of state university presidents and student leaders: “Time and again, our university system has proven its ability to provide some of the greatest returns on investments for the state of Florida," said Chancellor Frank T. Brogan. "Our students are graduating, getting jobs and helping to grow Florida’s economy. If anyone doubts whether that investment is a good one, just ask our students and families. They’ve been asked to invest more year after year, and they have done so because they know higher education leads to a brighter future.”
State funding, which once covered about three-fourths of the cost of a student’s higher education, now pays for less than half at most state universities. Florida’s public universities have a strong track record of spending tax and tuition dollars efficiently. As state funding has shrunk and enrollment has risen, universities have saved millions of dollars through cost-cutting efforts and the elimination or consolidation of academic programs. “We cannot continue to tighten our belts without impacting our students,” Bense said. “For many of us, that may mean fewer class sections and students waiting longer to graduate.” University of Florida President Bernie Machen focused on state universities’ roles as economic powerhouses and hotbeds of innovation. Florida’s universities attract more than a billion dollars of research money to the state each year, which helps to find cures for diseases, develop new technologies and prepare students for a variety of jobs and industries. Just last week, the University of Florida opened its Research and Academic Center at Lake Nona in Orlando, anchored by UCF’s College of Medi-
Florida’s Capitol cine. The center joins a burgeoning Medical City that has been described as the biggest economic game changer for Central Florida since Walt Disney World. It’s projected to generate 30,000 jobs and a total annual impact of $7.6 billion by the end of 2017. “Our universities are heavily invested in our communities and our state,” Machen said. “We are leading job creators and innovators, and we are the key to our state meeting industry demands for highly qualified employees. An investment in Florida’s public universities is an investment our state’s economic future.”
Stove Top Fire Fills Apartment with Smoke BOCA RATON -- A mother and child escaped without injury Sunday, Dec. 2, after a stove top fire filled their apartment in the Boca Grande complex with smoke, said Assistant Fire Chief Michael Gergora. Crews arrived at the apartment on the sixth floor of the building at 233 S. Federal Highway at 6:01 p.m. to find heavy smoke filling the unit. Chief Gergora said the sprinkler system had been activated by the fire.
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Cancer Society to hold Hope Gala in Boca Raton March 9 BOCA RATON – Planning for the American Cancer Society – South Palm Beach Chapter’s 2013 Hope Gala is underway. It will be held Saturday, March 9 at Woodfield Country Club. All proceeds will benefit R.O.C.K. (Reaching out to Cancer Kids) Camp, Florida’s first and only residential camp solely for children with cancer. R.O.C.K. Camp serves youth between ages 7 and 16 who are referred by pediatric oncologists and are currently receiving or previously received cancer treatment. The American Cancer Society also allocates proceeds toward research, education, advocacy and services that improve the quality of life for patients and their families. The 2013 Hope Gala also recognizes an extraordinary milestone, the 100th birthday of the American Cancer Society, an organization that touts their mission to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. “I have made it my civic responsibility to fight for every birthday jeopardized by cancer in every city across the country,” said Jamie Lober, public relations chairman. Lober, of Boca Raton, combines her energy and decade of experience providing health education services to reach her goal of ending
cancer. The 2013 Hope Gala Honorary Chairman is Peter R. Baronoff, CEO of Promise Healthcare in Boca Raton, one of the leading hospital management companies in the United States which owns 15 hospitals in six states and has plans for expansion. In his professional life, Baronoff also served as CEO of two leading financial services organizations that gave working capital for commercial companies and healthcare providers throughout the nation. “Baronoff seems to be a true staple of the community and aims to make a difference at every feasible opportunity,” said Lober.
The School District of Palm Beach County and the Association of Educational Secretaries and Office Professionals (AESOP) have reached a tentative agreement in contract negotiations. This pact provides a wage increase for the 2,000 employees represented by the union. The two sides had been in negotiations since last May and concluded bargaining on December 5.
The evening will feature a gourmet sit-down dinner, live and silent auctions, entertainment and dancing.
Salary increase of $0.72 cents per hour for all AESOP represented employees retroactive to July 1, 2012.
Hope Gala Honorary Chairman Peter Baronoff “This is sure to be one of the most uplifting and successful galas of the social season,” said Lober. For information about tickets or sponsorships, contact Ellen Vaughan, unit executive director at (561)-3947751, x5308 or ellen.vaughan@cancer. org.
Upcoming events at FAU, Boca Chamber BOCA RATON – The following event is being planned by Florida Atlantic University: Saturday, Dec. 15, 5 p.m. Tuba Christmas Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton Admission is free 561-297-3853 Join in this annual holiday tradition. Bring a blanket or chair. The following activities are planned by the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce. All events are in Boca Raton unless otherwise indicated. Details about all of these events are available at www.BocaRatonChamber.com SMART TALK FOR WOMEN When: Tuesday, December 18 / 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where: Ruth’s Chris Steak House, 225 N.E. Mizner Boulevard Municipal News
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In addition, AESOP employees will receive a one-time bonus of $500. AESOP employees whose children are enrolled in any of the district’s After School Child Care programs will be eligible for a 25 percent employee discount.
signed to a defined emotionally/ behaviorally disordered (E/BD) self-contained unit on a full-time basis is increased 50 cents per hour from 75 cents to $1.25 per hour. The attendance incentive pay is discontinued effective January 1, 2013. The funding for the attendance incentive pay was combined with the initial district 2 percent salary offer to achieve the 72 cents per hour increase. Given the uniform 72 cent increase to the hourly rate, the effective salary percentage increase will vary based on the employees’ current salary level. The average salary increase across the employee group is 5 percent. After considering the elimination of the attendance incentive, the net increase to base salary is 2 percent
AESOP will conduct a ratification vote of its represented employees later this month. The retroactive wage increases back to July 1, 2012 and the one-time $500 bonus payments will be made after employee ratification and School The additional pay for employ- Board approval of this new Agreeees assigned to serve medically ment. complex students is increased 50 cents from $1.50 to $2 per hour. Pending employee ratification and School Board approval, these The additional pay for parapro- wage increases and bonus payfessional employees who are as- ments will be made in January.
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Palm Beach County Commission Chairman Steven Abrams presents a certificate of appreciation at the Dec. 4 meeting to Lorraine Herdeen in recognition of her 13 years of volunteer service as a member and officer of the Palm Beach County Child Care Advi-
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Reeves to receive DIAMOND Award from Greater Boca Chamber BOCA RATON – Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce President Troy McLellan has announced that Jacqueline Reeves, managing director of Bell Rock Capital, will receive the DIAMOND Award during ceremonies scheduled Feb. 22. “A DIAMOND recipient is a Dedicated, Inspiring, Accomplished, Motivated, Outstanding, Noble and Driven businesswoman,” McLellan said. “Once again, we have chosen a deserving recipient who has achieved success in her professional career and who continually makes a difference in the Boca Raton community. Jackie remains active in the community which helps keep her informed about the financial interests and opportunities in the greater Boca Raton area,” he added. As managing director, Reeves heads the firm’s bank research and portfolio
strategy group. She is a frequently used resource on banks by national media, including CNBC, Bloomberg television and radio, The Wall Street Journal, Business Week and various other printed media.
Prior to joining Bell Rock Capital, Reeves was managing director at Ryan Beck & Co., leading the financial institutions research effort. She was responsible for a research team with more than 100 companies under coverage with market capitalizations ranging from $20 million to $30 billion. Her coverage universe has included regional commercial banks across the entire country, trust companies and Florida community banks and thrifts. Prior to 2003, Reeves was director of research at Putnam Lovell NBF as well as a senior publishing analyst. Jackie reviewed all financial services sector research products, encouraged
Nestler Poletto Sotheby’s Moves Realty Office to 200 East Building BOCA RATON -- Nestler Poletto Sotheby’s, which owns the exclusive Sotheby’s International Realty franchise in South Palm Beach County and North Broward, is moving its main office to 200 East, an upscale residential condominium and mixed-use project in the heart of downtown Boca Raton. It’s located at 200 East Palmetto Park Road. The luxury brokerage purchased the new 3,100 square foot office space, located on the ground floor of building, from the developer, The Lojeta Group. Nestler Poletto Sotheby’s currently leases 2,800 square feet at One South Ocean Boulevard in Boca Raton, a spot it has occupied for the past five years. Brokerage co-owner John Poletto said the timing is perfect to move. “We really wanted to be downtown because that is where all of the action is right now, and where people want to live, work and play,” said Poletto. “We took over in 2011 and our sales pace proved that this is where we want to be. The strength of the building and location makes 200 East the perfect home for us.” The move is also strategic because Nestler Poletto Sotheby’s is the exclusive marketing and sales group for 200 East. Since coming on board a year ago, Nestler Poletto Sotheby’s and their in-house sales team have sold 26 residences in excess of $26 million. The project only has a limited number of brand new of condominiums and townhomes available at this time. “Nestler Poletto has done a great job
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for us since coming on board,” said Lon Tabatchnick, whose development company built 200 East in 2009. “Now that their entire operation will be based here full-time; their local, national and global reach will put us in a better position to sell out the building quickly.” Tabatchnick and Poletto attribute 200 East’s success to the fact that it is a highquality project in the heart of downtown Boca. “All you have to do is look around because a lot’s happening downtown,” said Mark Nestler, co broker and owner of Nestler Poletto Sotheby’s. “They’re getting new luxury retail stores, high-end restaurants and developing a bustling nightlife. There’s more going on here now than ever before. It’s why we want to be here too.” The new location also puts Nestler Poletto Sotheby’s and its 50 plus sales agents in a central location between Manalapan to the north and Hillsboro Beach to the South. “Our new office not only lets us focus on downtown living, but we will be better positioned to service all of our luxury products including country club and gated communities further west and waterfront neighborhoods to the east.” Nestler Poletto Sotheby’s focuses on properties starting at around three-quarters of a million dollars and up. Units at 200 East—which include two and three bedroom units as well as townhouses— start at $674,000.
the development of new ideas and promoted interaction among the sectors covered, including joint conference calls, management dinners, and written products.
She is a board member of the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, a 2010 recipient of the Chairman’s Award and a 2009 Leadership Boca graduate who chaired the 2011 Leadership Boca class. She remains very active in the community, volunteering at her daughters’ school, on the Professional Advisory Committee at the Boca Raton Museum of Art and with the Junior League of Boca Raton where she has held several leadership positions including chair of the Woman Volunteer of the Year signature fundraiser at the Boca Resort. Reeves is also involved with Florence Fuller Child Development Cen-
Jacqueline Reeves ter and the George Snow Scholarship Foundation. She is a past president of the Junior League of Boca Raton Endowment and is president of the Junior League of Boca Raton for the 20122013 year.
Tilson PR Taps Nationally Recognized Strategist to Join Social Media Team BOCA RATON – Tilson PR, a full-service public relations firm, announced the addition of Meaghan Edelstein as the company’s new Senior Social Media Strategist. In her role, she will bring her years of experience to continue to build upon the firm’s digital and social content practice. “We are thrilled to have Meaghan on our team. She is a true innovator in the social media world,” said Tracy Tilson, president of Tilson PR. “Meaghan’s background and knowledge in social media will continue to allow us to increase our services for clients looking to expand their presence and impact in the social and digital media space.” Edelstein has extensive experience in the social media and mobile marketing world. For the past five years, she headed Spirit Jump, a nonprofit organization she founded with a mission to provide hope and comfort to men, women and children battling cancer. Edelstein is all too familiar with this struggle as a cancer survivor herself. In 2007, she began documenting her personal battle with the disease in her blog, I Kicked Cancer’s Ass, and her efforts caught the attention of national media outlets such as Good Morning America, NPR, Cure Magazine and
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Hard Work Pays off for Local Accountant By CRA News Service DELRAY BEACH – Chris Ninos’ boss told him to pick him up at Maroone Ford dealership on Linton Boulevard so they could go to lunch while he got his car serviced. But when the accountant walked through the door, he was greeted with a loud “Surprise!” He looked around and saw his co-workers from a local internet marketing firm and his boss, who handed him the key to a 2013 Ford Escape. “Oh my God,” said Ninos, who also was celebrating his 52nd birthday today. “Wow, I am speechless. I can’t believe this.” BMI Elite CEO Brandon Rosen said Ninos deserves the “special gift” because he is loyal, honest, trustworthy and a hard worker. “His car is falling apart, but unfortunately he cannot afford to buy a new one so we are giving him this brand new Ford Escape SUV to say thank you for everything that he does,” Rosen said. “I believe that this will change his life more than we all can imagine.” Ninos, the company’s chief financial officer for two years, was driving a 15-year-old Ford with 99,000 miles on it. While he was surprised, he was not by the gesture. “You couldn’t ask for a better company to work for and group
of people to work with,” he said. “They take care of their employees. It’s like a big family here.” Dan Lansman, BMI Elite president, said the company, which is approaching 3-years-old, takes care of its employees and believes in rewarding good effort. “He is a great worker, a guy who calls you at 5 o’clock in the mornings on his day off to check in about the office,” said Lansman, who has known Ninos for 11 years. “So I just wanted to show him that we appreciate everything he does for us.” Lansman said they considered giving Ninos a bonus for his birthday. But they decided to on the $30,000 SUV instead. “We thought it would be a nice personal touch, something he’ll have for a long time and to totally surprise him at an event like this, is perfect,” he said. The car was decorated with balloons and ribbons and Maroone Ford threw in three years of free service. “I think it’s amazing that someone who runs a small company could really take care of their employees,” said Paul Wuest, the salesman who sold Rosen the car. “Obviously the gentleman has done a lot of work for them and it shows that they really appreciate it.”
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CARLO BARBIERI By Carlo Barbieri
Obamacare: Healthcare Boon or Government Boondoggle? Whether you like it or not, Obamacare is here to stay. President Barack Obama’s main administrative act of his first term, officially known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), survived the 2012 election since its creator was re-elected. Obama’s challenger, Mitt Romney, vowed many times to repeal the bill on Day 1 of his presidential term. That will not happen now.
than healthcare regulations. There are some specific things that are going to kick in for everybody for adults and children alike such as not being able to charge higher premiums for being sick and not being denied coverage for pre-existing conditions.” He said Obamacare “may provide some relief ” to those paying very high premiums
Polls indicate that public opinion has shifted over time from general Obamacare – a measure that’s support for health care reform to at least 2,400 pages long, though gradual opposition. Specific elesome count as many as 2,700 pages ments were very popular across the -- has many foes and many friends. political spectrum, with the notable Proponents say health insurance exception of the mandate to purwill now reach many people who chase insurance. Democrats favored never had it before. It removes the law, while Republicans and Insome challenges in the healthcare dependents did not. For example, market. Under Obamacare, those a Reuters-Ipsos poll during June with so-called “pre-existing condi- 2012 indicated the following: tions” such as diabetes will be able • 56% of Americans overto get health care coverage, but not until 2014. To date, most carriers all were against the law, with 44% supporting it. By party affiliation, have denied them coverage. 75% of Democrats, 27% of IndeBut Obamacare has a large share pendents and 14% of Republicans of foes. Among them are employ- favored the law overall. ers who say the cost of covering • 82% favored banning insurall employees will be prohibitively high. They said they will either ance companies from denying covnot hire new staff or will hire part erage to people with pre-existing time help only (who would not get conditions. employee benefits). Others say they • 61% favored allowing chilmay go out of business. dren to stay on their parents' insurCNN Chief Medical Correspon- ance until age 26. dent Dr. Sanjay Gupta sees Obam• 72% supported requiring acare “more as insurance regulation
companies with more than 50 employees to provide insurance for their employees. Other topics receiving majority support from all political groups were: creation of insurance pools so small businesses and the uninsured have access to insurance exchanges to take advantage of large group pricing benefits and providing subsidies on a sliding scale to aid individuals and families who cannot afford health insurance As of February 2012, polls said 72% of registered voters believed PPACA's individual mandate was unconstitutional. Also, by a margin of 50% to 39%, Americans said the Supreme Court should overturn the entire statute. (This didn’t happen either.) The following are some specifics from the PPACA: Health insurance providers can't cancel your coverage once you get sick – a practice known as "rescission" – unless you committed fraud or intentionally withhold facts about your health when you apply for coverage. Youth can be covered under a parent's plan until they turn 26. Children with pre-existing conditions cannot be denied coverage. Health insurance providers may not place a lifetime maximum on benefits. The law expands Medicare's coverage of preventive services, such as screenings for colon, prostate and breast cancer, which are now free to beneficiaries. Medicare will also pay
for an annual wellness visit to the doctor. If you are older than 65, the law is narrowing a gap in the Medicare Part D prescription drug plan known as the "doughnut hole." But here are some uncertainties: We do not know what plans insurance companies have to work around the bill in order to earn more money. The measure is dependent upon de facto subsidies to these companies through such means as the mandate and therefore the insurance industry’s manipulations are critical to the bill’s costs. The rules for expansion of Medicaid require payments from state budgets which more than a few states don’t want to do. How much of this is verbiage and how much is reality remains to be seen Employers with 50 or more workers are required to have health insurance, but what if some break up their firms into smaller operations? And what if smaller firms drop their health plans? And what if large firms change the nature of their health insurance? How many will be hurt and in what ways? How will millions of Americans know what to do about this bill -and when? This is a bill written for bureaucrats and insurance companies, not ordinary citizens. A copy of the entire law is available online. It would be a good idea to familiarize yourself with it right away.
FAU Business College Unveils Trading Room, Launches Internships BOCA RATON - Florida Atlantic University recently marked the official re-opening of the College of Business’ newly designed Trading Room and launch of the Bloomberg Capital Market Series at the Boca Raton campus.
kind in Florida, and the FAU/Bloomberg Terminal Internship Program, offer companies access to talented business students as well as complimentary Bloomberg terminals and industry experts.
Co-hosted by Bloomberg and FAU College of Business, more than 50 financial professionals, students and business community members attended the event, which included a ribbon cutting and cocktail reception at the Sean Stein Pavilion.
“The combination of the Bloomberg software solution and FAU’s state-of-the-art stations in its newly renovated trading room brings a world-class facility for trading simulations, training and execution to students, faculty, and financial professionals alike in south Florida,” said Som Bhattacharya, Ph.D., interim dean of FAU’s College of Business. “The trading room at FAU represents the very synthesis of our motto – ‘solve local problems with global impact.’”
Guests gained industry knowledge from Bloomberg Capital Market Series speakers Steffan Tsilimos, a rates and structured products specialist, and Michael J. Morissey, CFA, a mortgage market specialist. FAU’s Financial Analyst Program, the only program of its Business
of Business, the Trading Room is FAU’s first custom furnished multipurpose classroom, seating 45 people and showcasing real time feeds from Reuters. The room features an external glass wall to allow the campus community to view the state-of-theart technology, including a ticker board which displays market data for a variety of stocks, indices, bonds, currencies and commodities. Also, four LCD screens mounted on the room’s back wall display cable news, From left are Craig Richman, chair of FAU Nasuch as CNBC financial news, while tional Alumni Association Board of Directors; Som markets are open. Additionally, all seats are equipped with the Trolley™ E-Class fully-automated monitor lift system featuring a 24-inch widescreen flat panel display.
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Fort Lauderdale Strikers Announce Pursuit of Soccer-Specific Stadium, Hire New Team President By: Pedro Heizer The Fort Lauderdale Strikers have taken a step into the right direction once again as they announced that Traffic Sports, the company that owns the team, has appointed Tim Robbie to the position of Managing Director of Team Personnel and Stadium Development with the task of securing a long-term home at a soccer-specific stadium in South Florida. “The success of the Fort Lauderdale Strikers requires a facility which enables the team to give the fans, sponsors and media the experience they expect in professional sports today,” said Aaron Davidson, President of Traffic Sports USA. “Traffic Sports has given me a mandate to seek a permanent, first class home for the Strikers,” said Tim Robbie. “Our top priority is to work with the city of Fort Lauderdale to renovate Lockhart Stadium as part of the overall development of the area.” “However,” continued Robbie. “We are prepared to explore any and all options for a new soccer facility in the South Florida area. Given the numerous meetings and conversations I have had on the matter, I am optimistic our efforts to find a worthy, long-term home for the Strikers will be successful.” Robbie’s previous position of team president will be assumed by Tom Mulroy, an industry veteran with ties to the South Florida soccer community reaching back more than 35 years. “It’s an honor to serve as the president of one of the most historic soccer franchises in America,” added Mulroy. “It’s very exciting to become president of the club with the growth of the NASL and to have the opportunity to work side by side with Tim Robbie to fulfill this commitment of establishing a permanent home stadium for the Strikers. I am thrilled to be part of it all.” Robbie had served as president of the Strikers since 2011, when the team tripled its average attendance Sports
from the previous year and ended the season as runners-up in the NASL Championship Series. “I have the greatest respect for Tim and for what he has done with the Strikers,” said Mulroy. “I have some big shoes to fill.” Mulroy first came into contact with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers back in 1976 when he was signed by the team as a player. “From starting as a player with this franchise and now being president, it’s a complete honor,” said Mulroy. “The background that Tom has in soccer, his love for the game and the community, and his passion to see the game succeed are going to be of tremendous benefit for the Strikers going forward,” Robbie said of his successor. Built in 1959 as an athletic facility for local high schools, Lockhart Stadium is part of a sports complex that also includes Fort Lauderdale Stadium. Lockhart was the home field for both the original Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the original North American Soccer League as well as Miami Fusion F.C. of Major League Soccer. During the gap in which the Miami Fusion folded and the rebranded Fort Lauderdale Strikers began play, the stadium was used for high school football games for Fort Lauderdale High School, Stranahan High School, Northeast High
School, and Dillard High School for home high school football games. The stadium also served as the home of the Florida Atlantic University football team from 2003 until 2010. “Lockhart is a facility filled with rich soccer history,” said Robbie. “However, there is no doubt it certainly needs to be upgraded to meet the needs of a permanent home for a professional soccer team in South Florida.” “Finding a permanent home, an 8,000 to 10,000-seat stadium, is an evident progression,” added Mulroy. “The re-branding of the Strikers has had a lot of community success, and the people at Traffic Sports are committed with the team
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FAU Women’s Basketball Drops Overtime Thriller at Wisconsin on Big Ten Network Madison, WI - The Florida Atlantic University women’s basketball lost its second straight thriller against a major conference opponent, dropping an overtime 82-73 contest at the University of Wisconsin on Monday at the Kohl Center. The game was nationally televised on the Big Ten Network. The Owls (5-4) rallied from a late eight-point second-half deficit, 6759, by holding the Badgers scoreless for over four minutes. Junior guard Ashley Stevenson started the rally with a layup, and senior guard Breana Turner followed with a jump shot that cut the deficit to four points, 67-63, with 3:40 left. Later, junior guard Latavia Dempsey made a layup and junior guard Takia Brooks’ basket tied the game at 67-67 with 50 seconds remaining. In the final hectic seconds, FAU took advantage of another Wisconsin turnover to take a 69-67 lead on Turner’s basket with 25 seconds left. The jump shot capped a 10-0 run for the Owls. However, Wisconsin’s Morgan Paige was fouled with nine seconds left and converted on both free throws to tie the game. Florida Atlantic had a chance at a last-second, game-winning shot, but Brooks missed a 15-foot jumper at the buzzer. In overtime, the Badgers (6-3) outscored the Owls 13-4 in the extra five minutes. FAU jumped out a 20-15 lead at the 12:17 mark of the
first half. Then, Wisconsin used a 16-2 run over the next five minutes to take its largest lead of the game, 31-22, with 6:39 left in the first half. The Badgers held onto a 40-34 halftime advantage. The Owls started fast in the second half, scoring the first five points to trim the deficit to 41-40 after a jump shot by junior forward Shanequa Schrouder with 17:25 left. The Badgers proceeded to pull ahead by eight points, 49-41, after a basket by Tessa Cichy at the 14:47 mark. The back-and-forth action continued with FAU answering with eight straight points to tie the game after Turner’s layup with under 13 minutes to play. The game featured 10 ties and 10 lead changes. Turner paced the offensive attack with a season-high 25 points on 10-of-24 shooting, including making both 3-point field goals. Junior forward Chenise Miller scored 12 points and grabbed a team-high eight rebounds before fouling out of the game. Schrouder rounded out the double-figure scorers with 10 points. The Owls forced 27 turnovers after entering the game ranking fifth nationally in turnover margin. FAU returns to the court on Saturday, December 15 at 2 p.m. against in-state rival Stetson University.
Lynn Men’s Basketball Declaws the Lions By Olivia Coiro Lynn University’s men’s basketball team took home their fourth victory of the season after defeating Florida Memorial 75-52. Lynn was led by Jeremy Lampkin with a total of 15 points and seven rebounds. The Fighting Knights now stand at 4-3 overall, 0-1 in the Sunshine State Conference while Florida Memorial slips to 3-6. Lynn took an early lead in the contest that held until an Adam Braswell layup gave the Lions a 13-14 advantage over the Knights at 10:48. After a layup by Slobodan Miljanic and a trey from Pavle Raickovic LU secured a steady lead until Adrian White tied the game 23-all at 6:48. Lynn was able to hold off Florida Memorial to maintain the lead at 36-29 by the buzzer. LU pulled down 27 rebounds in the first half while holding the Lions to Sports
only 15. Shamel Akins tallied 11 points while Lampkin added eight. Adrian White led the first half with 14 points for Florida Memorial. After the break Lynn pulled ahead by as many as 25 at 11:52 after a Jerrell Oxedine layup that gave the Fighting Knights a 59-34 advantage. Florida Memorial was unable to recover from the deficit and trailed 75-52 by the sound of the final buzzer. Lynn improved their shooting to 52.4% from the field in the second half and connected on six of nine buckets from behind the arc. Brandon Smith recorded 12 second half points while the team made 11 of 15 free throw attempts. The Fighting Knights are back in action this Friday, December 14, where they will host St. Augustine’s at 7:30 pm in the de Hoernle Center.
Lynn’s Sangha Garners NSCAA All-America Recognition By Chad Beattie Kansas City, Kans. - Lynn University’s men’s soccer team continues to make headlines with the announcement of Jason Sangha as a National Soccer Coaches Association of America
Third Team All-American on Tuesday. Sangha anchored a defense that led the Fighting Knights to winning the 2012 NCAA Division II national championship. A sophomore from Southampton, England, Sangha was the center back on a squad that tied for the national
lead in shutouts (13), was second in goals against average (0.51) and ninth in shutout percentage (0.52). He was already honored as a Daktronics First Team All-American as well as a AllSunshine State Conference Second Team selection.
Lynn has now recorded at least one NSCAA All-American for nine consecutive years and 26 of 27 overall. The Fighting Knights went 20-2-1 overall, won their 10th Sunshine State Conference title and claimed the fourth national title in program history.
Sunshine State Conference Announces Plans to Sponsor Men’s Lacrosse Beginning in 2014 By Chad Beattie The Sunshine State Conference (SSC) will begin sponsoring the sports of men’s lacrosse effective with the Spring 2014 season. The addition of lacrosse will increase the number of sports sponsored by the SSC to 17. The move was recently approved by the Sunshine State Conference Presidents Council. League bylaws require that half of the conference’s member institutions offer a particular sport before it may become a conference-sponsored sport. At present, Florida Southern College, Florida Tech, Rollins College, Saint Leo University, and the University of Tampa field men’s lacrosse teams. Additionally, Lynn University has announced its intention to add men’s lacrosse beginning with the 2014 season. “The entire conference is very excited that we are adding men’s lacrosse to our conference-sponsored sport options,” SSC Commissioner Jay Jones said. “We feel certain that the sport will bring a lot of positive attention and recognition to the SSC. As the sport continues its rapid growth throughout the country and in Florida, we believe that our conference institutions will quickly become Division II leaders in lacrosse and be able to attract some of the best student-athletes in the game to the Sunshine State.” League administrators and lacrosse coaches will soon begin work on formu-
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lating sport policies and schedules, among other things. The SSC is no stranger to that process, having added men’s and women’s swimming as conference-sponsored sports in 2010-11. With women’s lacrosse also growing among SSC institutions, it is anticipated the SSC will begin sponsoring that sport within the next few years. Located in the SunTrust Plaza off Winter Park’s famous Park Avenue, the Sunshine State Conference is the only NCAA conference headquartered in the state of Florida. Its nine member institutions, all private schools located within the state, are: Barry University (Miami Shores), Eckerd College (St. Petersburg), Florida Southern College (Lakeland), Florida Institute of Technology (Melbourne), Lynn University (Boca Raton), Nova Southeastern University (Ft. Lauderdale), Rollins College (Winter Park), Saint Leo University (Saint Leo), and the University of Tampa. The SSC currently sponsors 16 intercollegiate sports that compete in NCAA Division II. More than 2,000 studentathletes participate in men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s swimming, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s tennis, baseball, softball, and women’s rowing. Founded in 1975, SSC schools have won 79 NCAA Division II national championships. SSC teams have claimed at least two national titles for each of the past nine years. December, 14 through December 20,2012
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