The Boca Raton Tribune Yo u r C l o s e s t N e i g h b o r
Number 463 • Year XI COMMUNITY see page 5
Fiedler and Spencer receive NISOD Excellence Award
East /West Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Delray Beach, Deerfield Beach, FL COMMUNITY see page 7
Morikami Museum to Reopen June 2
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Covid Cupcake Campaign Teen Helps Food Insecurity Families
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Rising together in a challenging year
City of Boca Raton Announces Small Business Recovery Relief Grant Program On May 27, 2020, the Boca Raton City Council unanimously passed a $500,000 Small Business Recovery Relief Grant program for businesses within the city limits of Boca Raton. The grant program, which is designated from reserves in the City’s Economic Development fund, is intended to provide eligible businesses who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with one-time grants of up to $5,000. Grants will be awarded to businesses on a first-come-first eligibly served basis, until the total amount of program funding is awarded. “Small businesses within the City of Boca Raton are the backbone of our community and we know they have been deeply affected by the COVID-19 shutdown,” said Mayor Scott Singer.
May 29 - June 4, 2020 SPORTS
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Hoffmann Earns ITA Arthur Ashe Jr. Award
Palm Beach Atlantic Announces Plan for Fall Semester Story on Page 11
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Boca Raton FC Announces Youth Academy Scholarships
Story on Page 14 Boca Raton Football Club is excited to announce that the club will be offering full scholarships to children who want to participate in the Identification and Development Program as soon as the program is able to return to the field. “We understand that these are difficult times for everyone and we want to help parents to continue on having their children playing the beautiful game,” says Boca Raton FC President, Douglas Heizer. Parents who are interested in applying for the Boca Raton FC Youth Academy Scholarship must simply register in the link provided below.
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alm Beach Atlantic University intends to safely resume in-person teaching, learning and residential life for the fall 2020 semester. The University will continue following CDC guidelines, executive orders from the Office of Governor Ron DeSantis and local health directives. The plan is for students, faculty and staff to be back on campus in August for an on-time start to the academic year. “Our community thrives on face-to-face interactions and meaningful relationships,” said University President Dr. Debra A. Schwinn. “These connections are essential to our mission of Enlightening Minds, Enriching Souls and Extending Hands.” With Florida officials systematically lifting restrictions, Schwinn said she is confident the University can continue in-person instruction in the fall while protecting health and safety.
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