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1. QA’s focus, pl. 5. “Swan Lake” steps 8. Evite request, acr. 12. Long stories 14. Final, abbr. 15. Opposite of neo16. Synagogue scroll 17. Poseidon’s domain 18. One-eighty 19. *Mary Poppins and Maria von Trapp
21. *Vivian Ward and Erin Brockovich
23. Kum Ba follower
24. Cry out loud
25. Stolen, slangily
28. Greek salad cheese
30. Popular clubs of the 1970s
35. Chimpanzees, e.g.
37. Porcine fat 39. Great divide
40. Cat o’how many tails?
41. Podium, pl.
43. Dead against
44. Work the dough
46. Urban haze
47. Manner of walk
48. Parlor piece
50. Riyadh native, e.g.
52. Sixth note
53. Common fairway club
55. Brewed beverage
57. *”Red” Redding and Nelson Mandela
61. *Ricky Bobby and Buddy
65. Beat the Joneses
66. Outrage
68. Adjust, as laces
69. Tears violently
70. Anointment liquid
71. Talks and talks and talks
72. a.k.a. Operation Neptune
73. “Just kidding!”
74. Billy Joel’s “____ Always a Woman” DOWN
Quote of the Week:
1. Between Phi and Kappa
2. Second word in a fairytale
3. Encircle
4. Like Freddy Krueger, e.g.
5. Boot-wearing feline
6. Draft pick
7. Impolite look
8. Miles per hour, e.g.
9. Insult
10. Between bleu and jaune
11. Connection between brain and spinal cord
13. Bundle of wheat
15. Like certain libraries
20. Pup
22. Hemingway’s “The ___ Man and the Sea” 24. Railyard worker
25. *Forrest Gump and Jimmy Dugan
26. Offer two cents
27. Doctrine
29. New Mexico town
31. Deep pile carpet
32. Atlantic Ocean/Pacific Ocean waterway, e.g.
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33. Ostium, pl.
34. *Violet Crawley and Minerva McGonagall
36. Center of authority
38. “The New Look” main character
42. September stone
45. Phobos’ brother, Greek mythology
49. Time period
51. *Catwoman and “Jinx” Johnson
54. Vidalia one 56. Regions
57. *Han Solo and Indiana Jones
58. Wished undone
59. Europe’s highest volcano
60. *Nelson, star of 8 films with Jeanette MacDonald
61. Matted wool
62. Write on tombstone, e.g.
63. Facebook button
64. More is ____?
67. Duran Duran’s 1982 album
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Junior League of Boca Raton Distributed Supplies and Funds to Local Schools and Teachers
Boca Raton, FL – The Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) Raising Readers Committee hosted a Red Apple Supplies Pop-Up & Pick Up Store on behalf of the Education Foundation of Palm Beach on October 16a the Vegso Community Resource Center in Boca Raton. Raising Readers committee members and other Junior League volunteers helped set up and handed out school supplies to 72 teachers who visited. More than 33 schools were represented and more than $16,000 in supplies and resources were distributed.
“Your generous contributions to the Red Apple Supplies Program directly impacts the lives of my amazing students, providing them with the tools they need to thrive in the classroom. Together, we are removing barriers to learning, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed,” said Candie Schwartztrauber, a teacher with West Riviera Elementary School. “Your continued support is an invest-
ment in brighter futures and stronger communities. Your commitment empowers teachers and transforms classrooms, creating opportunities for every student to reach their full potential.”
“Red Apple Supplies helps replenish my classroom so I can provide the supplies my students need to keep them learning with fewer disruptions,” said said Mandi Tague, a teacher Santaluc-
es High School. “For instance, giving a student a brand-new spiral notebook that they would not be able to purchase on their own really helped them feel like a part of the class so they could continue their biweekly note homework. Their attitude in class immediately improved and their grade did as well.
Throughout the year, JLBR members contribute more than 35,000 volunteer hours and donate more than $250,000 to support the organization’s mission of advancing women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration and training. The Junior League currently focuses on two community issues, Child Welfare and Non-Profit Support.
To learn more about the JLBR, please contact the JLBR office at 561620-2553 or visit www.JLBR.org.Connect on Facebook or Instagram.
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Dress for Success Palm Beaches to Honor Bobbi Brown with Its 2025 Style Icon Award
West Palm Beach, FL – Bobbi Brown – beauty industry titan, world-renowned makeup artist, and serial entrepreneur whose most recent business venture is Jones Road Beauty – will be accepting the 2025 Style Icon award when it’s presented Friday, March 7h, at the Style for Hope Fundraising Luncheon benefitting Dress for Success Palm Beaches (DFSPB). Her appearance will include an onstage “Conversation With…” sit-down interview led by WPTV News 5 anchor Shannon Cake, who also will serve as the afternoon’s emcee. The event is preceded by a reception and silent auction taking place at the Kravis Center, Cohen Pavilion, with doors opening at 10:30 a.m. and the official program getting underway at 12 noon. Individual seats are $200, or $350 for added entry to an exclusive meet-and-greet reception with Brown. Ticket availability and additional information are at https://bit. ly/StyleforHope2025.
“For the past six years, Dress for Success Palm Beaches has been saluting trailblazers of fashion and style who just happen to live in or have ties to our local community,” explained Tammera Atkins, DFSPB Board President and Co-Chair of the upcoming luncheon. “The award was created to underscore a shared commitment to empowering women, and our honorees are inspirational role models for women who are striving to attain economic independence. In naming Bobbi Brown, she joins a roster of impressive achievers who’ve received the award: Iris Ap -
fel, Lilly Pulitzer, Josie Natori, Mark Badgley and James Mischka, and Tommy Hilfiger and Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger.”
“What compelled us to single out Bobbi Brown,” added event Co-Chair Marlene Cowan, “is her history with Dress for Success Worldwide. She’s been a longtime supporter of the organization nearly from its very beginnings in New York in 1997, even serving at one time on the board of directors. We’re truly fortunate to have a businesswoman of her caliber who has a strong presence here in the Palm Beaches.”
Brown, a seasonal Palm Beach Gardens resident, said, “The Dress for Success mission aligns with my personal beliefs. From the beginning, the organization has empowered women to transform their lives and reinvent their futures. As both a makeup artist and entrepreneur, giving women the confidence to own who they are and feel good about themselves, inside and out, has been my life’s work. I am truly humbled to receive the 2025 Style Icon award here in the Palm Beaches community.”
About the Honoree
With 10 simple lipstick shades and a belief in subtle, “less-is-more” use of makeup, the Bobbi Brown Cosmetics brand was born in 1991 and in short order grew to be a darling among makeup brands with its namesake founder at the helm. Acquired by The Estée Lauder Companies in 1995, Brown served as its Chief Creative Officer for over 20 years, building it into a globally recognized billion-dollar enterprise. She left the company in 2016 to take on a slew of other entrepreneurial ventures. The makeup queen became a makeover maven, teaming with her husband, developer Steve Plofker, to convert a stately historic mansion in their Montclair, NJ, hometown into The George, a 31-room luxury boutique hotel that attracts celebrities and VIP guests.
She also has shown her proficiency in communications and media, creating a state-of-the-art photo and video production studio, launching her own
multi-channel media platform, and leveraging numerous social media outlets that have yielded her a viral reach of over 8 million followers daily.
But it was back to beauty in October 2020. Fearlessly amid the pandemic, she launched Jones Road, a collection of edited and indispensable clean beauty products for all ages, skin types, and skin tones. Often referred to as “no-makeup makeup,” the line has quickly become beloved for its simple, modern approach with natural looking shades, easy to apply products, and assurance that its ingredients are cruelty-free tested and void of potentially harmful chemicals.
Five months after launch, Business Insider named Jones Road one of the fastest growing brands of the year and in the four years since launching has won awards and raves from media outlets such as Allure, Vogue, W, InStyle and Essence. In February 2024, Jones Road opened its first store in Florida on Royal Poinciana Way at the corner of Bradley Place. It joins six additional locations: Montclair, NJ; New York City; East Hampton, NY; Chicago; and Williamsburg and Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
While Brown has authored nine books, the two roles she’s most comfortable in are as a makeup artist and teacher. She was cited as one of Fortune‘s Most Powerful Women in 2021, and in 2022 was named a Forbes “50 Over 50” Most Influential Women. She has received the Glamour Woman of the Year Award, The Fashion Group International Night of Stars Beauty Award, and The Jackie Robinson Foundation’s ROBIE Humanitarian Award.
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The Hilfigers are Honorary CoChairs for the 2025 event, and guests will hear from a DFSPB client who has significantly benefitted from the nonprofit’s services – helped by the agency to overcome hardships and issues on her journey to self-sufficiency and self-respect. Additionally, a DFSPB “Volunteer of the Year” will be announced and called to the stage to re-
ceive a special gift.
According to Atkins and Cowan, April 2025 will mark 15 years since Dress for Success Palm Beaches opened its doors and began providing its free services to the women of Palm Beach, Broward and Martin counties. In that time, it has aided more than 8,000 women in becoming job-ready from headto-toe as well as inside-out. A valued career resource, DFSPB not only offers the workplace attire for job interviews and subsequent employment, but its programs include the kinds of courses, career coaching, one-on-one mentoring, and professional networking that help a woman prepare for the workplace, be presentable, feel unshakably confident, and realize her self-worth. Funds raised by the annual luncheon account for about one-third of DFSPB’s operating budget, and the group is aiming to surpass the $250,000 raised at this past year’s event.
The Presenting Sponsor of Style for Hope is W Bradford Ingalls Charitable Foundation. Others who’ve pledged support for the event to date are: ADT, Constellation Brands, Debra Kelly-Ennis, Florida Crystals, Gardens Mall, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Inman, Legends Radio 100.3, Morgan & Morgan, Motorola, PNC Bank, Palm Beach Illustrated, PNC Bank, Redeeming Word Center Intl., STYLECRAFT, Valley Bank, and ZimVie.
Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to 140+ chapters in 25 countries. To date, Dress for Success has helped more than 1.3 million women work toward self-sufficiency. The local affiliate Dress for Success Palm Beaches opened its doors in April, 2010, to serve a community where the poverty rate for women is 20.9%, and in that time has assisted more than 8,000 women through job readiness courses and its defining wardrobing program.
Bobbi Brown | Photo: Ben Ritter
A Speaker Inspires at Best Foot Forward
By Marci Shatzman
ting my best foot forward,” he said to a standing ovation.
With a similar backstory, Dillon Green, 26, said he found Best Foot Forward after his homelife deteriorated into foster care. He was a high school student. BFF gave him a phone, provided tutors and “helped me apply to FAU,” he said. “You changed my life. I look forward to changing many more.”
“We’re creating a legacy of bright futures,” said Donna Biase, BFF co-founder with Debbie Ellman. “We have a profound impact on the lives of these children.”
Boca Raton, FL – Guests lined up to take photos with author, producer and screenwriter Antwone Fisher after Best Foot Forward’s 6th Soul Mates Luncheon to raise money for foster-care kids with a rough start in life like his.
“I always get choked up when I see that,” Fisher, now 65, said after video clips from the film about him produced by and starred Denzel Washington. That first script took him 41 revisions, he told an attentive audience at Boca West Country Club at the start of the 2024-25 social fundraising season.
Born to a single mom in prison, Fisher said he aged out of foster care without realizing what “emancipation” meant. “No resources. I walked the streets in Cleveland for months.” A military recruitment sign came to his rescue. After 11 years in the Navy, he was hired as a security guard at Sony Pictures.
The rest is history. Married with educated children and 15 films later, he also teaches writing at UCLA. “Look for the good in people and keep moving forward. I never stopped. I was put-
Expanding their programming to include at-risk college students has increased their need for support, she said. A Bid from the Heart fundraiser by emcee Alpert more than doubled their goal of $125,000 at the event.
Best Foot board president Paul Kilgallon presided at the Anchor Award presentation to Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough law firm’s Boca Raton office for their “extraordinary contributions to foster and at-risk children in Best Foot Forward.” Managing partner James Wheeler accepted.
Best Foot Forward board member and supporter Dan Davidowitz introduced Fisher. Shoutouts went out to Lorraine Cross, Anita Detert, Anita Kreilein and Laura McCutcheon for creating Sole Mates. Among the VIPs were board members school board president Frank Barbieri and Jamie Wyatt, Palm Beach County school district chief of staff. Also there was School Superintendent Mike Burke, YMCA CEO Jason Hagensick, and sponsors Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s CEO Lincoln Mendez and foundation president Mark Larkin, and Oceans 234 restaurateur Danielle Rosse. The presenting sponsor was Vertical Bridge.
Best Foot Forward co-founders Donna Biase, left, and Debbie Ellman, right, with BFF board member Dan Davidowitz and guest speaker Antwone Fisher
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GABRIELA BARBIERI
The Bible draws a clear distinction between pride and humility. While pride will tear down your relationships, humility builds them up and strengthens them.
But pride is self-deceiving. It can be hard for you to recognize it in yourself. Instead, try looking for the symptoms of pride, like criticism, competition, stubbornness, and superficiality. If you see some of those characteristics in yourself, you might have a problem with pride.
Proverbs 16:18 says, “Pride leads to destruction; a proud attitude brings ruin” (NCV). I like how the Message
There once was a time when people would get a job and remain in the same employment for decades. It would literally be the job of a lifetime. But that is rarely the case today. For the most part, the days of retiring from the same company with gold watches and hefty pensions are relics of the past.
In my case, I never became entrenched into any specific business or organization. My career has made many stops along the way. When I pause to examine the course of my career, on the surface it seems to be winding and disconnected. However, it is more like a tapestry – the back appears chaotic, but the other side displays an elegant design or image. With the benefit of hindsight, I can recognize God’s divine purpose and direction.
My work history resembles a meandering river, moving from CPA to car rental entrepreneur to banking, then to consulting, and finally non-profit ministry. My diversity of vocations might seem strange, but God had a plan. Today, because of my varied work background, I have the privilege of serving
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Pride Destroys, Humility Builds
paraphrases this verse: “First pride, then the crash—the bigger the ego, the harder the fall.”
Pride destroys relationships, but humility is the antidote to pride. Humility builds relationships. The Bible says in 1 Peter 3:8, “Live in harmony, be sympathetic, love each other, have compassion, and be humble” (GW). And Philippians 2:3 instructs, “Be humble and give more honor to others than to yourselves” (NCV).
How can you grow in humility? By continually and consistently submitting your thoughts, heart, attitude, and choices to Jesus. You need to give him
permission to make changes in your life. Ephesians 4:23-24 says, “Let the Spirit change your way of thinking and make you into a new person” (CEV).
How do you become a new person? How do you start to think in a different way? The basic law of relationships is this: You tend to become like the people you spend time with. If you spend time with grumpy people, you get grumpier. If you spend time with happy people, you get happier. So if you want to have more humility, spend time with Jesus Christ. Take time with him in prayer and reading his Word. He is humble, and as you get to know him, you’ll become more like him.
By Rick Boxx
Following A Winding Vocational Path
and ministering primarily to small business leaders, especially entrepreneurs.
Through my winding path, God has given me experience and insights I never could have gained if I had remained employed in the same industry or with a single company. I understand accounting and financial management struggles. I have started a business in the worst economy. And have learned to lead and grow small businesses God’s way, following principles from the Scriptures.
The Bible tells us this is typically how God works. As Proverbs 16:9 teaches, “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” We might think we have things figured out and that we are in control of our future, but the Lord is faithfully orchestrating details behind the scenes to accomplish His divine purposes. As another passage states, “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails” (Proverbs 19:21).
For some people this might seem disconcerting. They want to feel the
course of their lives is completely in their own hands. For me, knowing that God is establishing our steps to fulfill His divine purposes is both encouraging and reassuring. Experience has shown each of us that we have no idea what tomorrow holds for us. It is comforting to trust that the Lord not only knows the present but also the future. Here are two truths from the Scriptures that can give us peace in a chaotic, unpredictable world:
God wants the best for us. For those who seek the Lord and desire to serve Him, He is eager to respond.
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:11-13).
God promises to guide us. The direction of our careers – and our lives – can make sudden, unexpected changes. We can resort to worry and fear, or we can have confidence that God is
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The Bible teaches, “You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. . . . When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God” (Philippians 2:5-8 NLT).
No one has lived with more humility than Jesus. He came to earth from heaven to become a man, live for us, give his life for us, and be resurrected for us. When you spend time with him, you become more humble, which in turn builds up your relationships for the better.
not caught by surprise. He will ensure we are going the right way. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6).
God knew what He was doing when He charted a course for me vocationally. He does for you as well!
Reflection/Discussion Questions
How would you characterize the path your career has taken to this point? Has it been in a relatively straight line, proceeding much as you expected, or has it taken a series of twists and turns, going in directions you could not have anticipated?
In what ways have you responded when significant events in your career have occurred, abruptly changing or even upsetting your plans and expectations?
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Here’s Boca’s New Pickleball Center Renderings
By Marci Shatzman
The city cleared the way for Boca Paddle Group to start construction on the new public pickleball center. So, developer Malcolm Butters and instructor Stewart Davis brought an update and snazzy new renderings to show Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park commissioners on Nov. 4. They were all on board.
“I like the warmer friendly aesthetic,” Erin Wright said about the earth tones and wood interior touches.
“We want to bring the outdoor feel
inside,” Butters said, adding they anticipate permits the first week in December and a February 2026 opening.
Boca Paddle will sit on a multi-acre site in the city’s new North Park, still in the design and permitting stage. The latest pickleball plan includes 14 indoor pickleball courts, two padel courts and nine outdoors.
The new renderings show a pro and grab-and-go shop, roomy sitting areas to watch, party rooms and a large bar. Butters called CityPickle, “the management team” that will run the center.
The membership fees and rules on who can play when were revised earlier to meet the commissioners’ community standards. “There will be daily times with discounts for Boca residents,” Davis said to a question about the ability to drop in for a game. Birthday parties “would use our catering and our kitchen,” he added.
Erin asked for more outdoor shading and Butters said a louvered system can cover that including rain.
Veterans, Active-Duty Military and Reservists Can Get Free Passport Photos in November
West Palm Beach, FL – The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County, is providing free passport photos for veterans, active-duty military and reservists in November when they apply for a new passport or renew an expired passport and cannot renew by mail.
“Our servicemembers give our nation so much and their dedication to this nation is unparalleled,” said Joseph Abruzzo, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County. “This is a small appreciation to give back to those that serve or have served.”
To be eligible for the free photo, military personnel can present their DD-214, military identification, or have
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Boca Raton, FL – The Treasure Coast and South Florida Regional Planning Councils are pleased to host their Joint Annual Conference on November 15, 2024 at Florida Atlantic University’s Boca Raton Campus. This year’s regional conference will focus on the changing demographics of Southeast Florida and implications for residents, local governments, planning professionals, communities, economy and workforce, and primary care and other service providers assisting the region’s seniors and their caregivers. Southeast Florida’s senior population is booming, mirroring national and worldwide trends. Commonly referred to as the “Silver Tsunami”, residents 65 years of age and older are projected to number more than 2.13 million in the seven-county region by 2050 reflecting an increase of 54.5% since 2021. Of these residents, 520,000 will be 85 years of age or older reflecting a projected increase of 133.6% from 2025 to 2050. The Southeast Florida region is comprised of Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties.
We invite elected officials, region-
Preparing for the Silver Tsunami
al stakeholders, and members of the public to join expert moderators and guest panelists in a lively conversation about Southeast Florida’s demographic shift and land use, transportation, housing, healthcare and supportive services, and economic and financial challenges and opportunities related to the aging of Southeast Florida. As the general population and workforce continues to age and live longer, accompanied by the dropping birthrate, Southeast Florida’s competitiveness will depend on how we plan for and support seniors, employers, and society. For a complete list
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The Treasure Coast and South Florida Regional Planning Councils have a long history of collaborative planning in the Southeast Florida Region tackling important topics such as affordable housing, Florida’s Coral Reef, water resources and infrastructure challenges, property insurance, regional transit, re-
silience initiatives, and more. In addition to regular Joint Council meetings, during the last two years the Councils have hosted regional conferences focused on Solid Waste Management “Challenges and Opportunities” and Recycling Right: Transforming Southeast Florida’s Waste Landscape. This year’s conference on Preparing for the Silver Tsunami: Planning and Policy Solutions for Southeast Florida’s Communities is intended to raise awareness and accelerate proactive planning and investment throughout the region’s communities.
“Building on our multi-year tradition of successful joint meetings and conferences, at this year’s conference we will learn more about this topic and discuss how we can all work together on fixing the problems identified. I encourage local and state leaders to join us at the event,” said TCRPC Chair and Palm Beach County Vice Mayor Maria Marino.
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Woman Volunteer of the Year Draws a Big Crowd
By Marci Shatzman
Junior Leaguers, nominees with their nonprofits, sponsors and guests filled The Boca Raton’s ballroom at least 1,000 strong for the League’s 37th Woman Volunteer of the Year luncheon.
In an annual Boca Raton tradition, 43 women lined up on two runways as their name and nominator were called in the buildup to the finale. Terry Fedele was named the 2024 Junior League Woman Volunteer of the Year, a fitting honor for the former nurse, and $5,000 for FAU’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, her nominator.
After a hug on stage by sponsor Maureen Mann, v.p. of Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute and Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute, Fedele’s thank yous credited Christine E. Lynn for her philanthropy. “No woman has done as much as she has,” she said. Nancy Brinker, known for Komen Race for the Cure and nominated by The Promise Fund, accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Familiar faces and a new generation of philanthropy and nonprofit support watched as models walked the runways in the resort’s fashion show before the WVOY presentations.
Junior League of Boca Raton president Nikki Stelzer introduced event cochairs Meryll Bangsil and Khrisna Kellerman, and honorary chair Kelly Woods Fleming. The event’s presenting sponsor was the League’s 1971 Society, cochaired by League president-elect Victoria Matthews and Kim Sapashe. The Awards sponsors were the women’s institute and Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, whose president Mark Larkin announced Fedele’s win.
Judges for the proceeding included Marta Batmasian, Tish Messinger, Hilary Rosenthal, Marie Speed, Pat Thomas and Holli Rockwell Trubinksy. Paige Kornblue emceed,
Here’s all the nominees and their nominators:
Amiee Hawkins, Alzheimer’s Asso-
ciation; Althea Largie Ceasor, American Association of Caregiving Youth; Elaine Tobita, Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary; Sue MacDonald, Best Foot Forward Foundation; Loretta Parker, Boca Ballet Theater; Zoe Lanham, Boca Helping Hands, Inc.; Eileen Travasos, Boca Raton Christian School; Olivia Hollaus, Boca Raton Historical Society; Nicole Flier, Boca Raton Police Foundation; Marcia Mithun, Boca West Children’s Foundation; Mandy Bohlman, Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County; Jan Savarick, Brain Bowl Events, Inc.; Janet Diaz-Martinez, Caridad Center; Andrea Cannon, Congregation B’nai Israel; Cheryl Crowley, Cultural Council for Palm Beach County; Amanda Perna, Delray Beach Public Library; Tammera Atkins, Dress for Success Palm Beaches; Randee Wechsler, Eda and Cliff Viner Community Scholars Foundation; Terry Fedele, Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing; Ashley Cacicedo-Surdovel, Friends of Foster Children of Palm Beach County, Inc.; Danielle Rosse, George Snow Scholarship Fund; Shawn Sherlock, Gina Rose Mon-
talto Memorial Foundation Inc.; Mindy Shikiar, HabCenter of Boca Raton; Robyn Raphael Dynan, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County; Michelle Makris, Hanley Foundation; Iris Urbina, Hispanic Entrepreneur Initiative; Carrie Rubin, Impact 100 Palm Beach County; Elizabeth Rivera, In The Pines; Nancy Dockerty, Junior League of Boca Raton; Arlene Henderson, National Society of Arts and Letters; Jennifer Nawrocki, Palm Beach Symphony; Judy Noren, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League; Haley Winstead, Place of Hope at the Leighan and David Rinker Campus; Nancy Brinker, Promise Fund; Tabitha Stambaugh, Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton; Sudane Ricketts, Scholar Career Coaching; Gabby Teran, Student ACES; Abby Bernstein, Sweet Dream Makers; Reilly Glasser, The Diaper Bank, Covering South Florida; Robyn Perlman, Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program; Caroline Johnson, Women’s Executive Club; Nicole Grimes, YMCA of South Palm Beach County; and Daniela Levenson, YWCA of Palm Beach County.
Nominees on the runway from left, Marcia Mithun, Jan Savarick, Olivia Hollaus and Zoe Lantham
Photo caption: From left, Woman Volunteer of the Year Terry Fedele, event emcee Paige Kornblue and Lifetime Achievement honoree Nancy Brinker.
Supporting the Military’s Hurricane Relief Efforts
(StatePoint) As local communities throughout the southeast region of the United States coped with the damage caused by recent hurricanes, National Guard, Coast Guard and additional active-duty service members rescued people and pets, cleared roads, and distributed needed supplies. These service members not only left their loved ones behind to tackle stressful disaster response missions, but many were also members of impacted communities, making their response efforts all the more challenging.
As always, the USO was there too, providing crucial support to the thousands of military service members responding to the call of duty. Acting as “USO Centers on wheels,” Mobile USO vehicles and the teams that operate them provide service members with a moment of respite after long days of challenging work. In addition
to offering classic USO amenities like Wi-Fi and device charging stations, Mobile USO vehicles are also stocked with hygiene kits, snacks, water and sports drinks to keep service members properly fueled and hydrated so they can stay sharp during their missions.
When electricity, water and cell service is extremely limited—or non-existent—in the wake of a hurricane, having a space where responding service members can access air conditioning, a cold glass of water or a hot meal, Wi-Fi and a charging port to reach out to their
loved ones is crucial to boosting morale. That’s why Mobile USO vehicles access multiple locations over a short period of time, often driving right into areas most affected by the storms, so they can meet the service members where they are.
The generosity of donors and partners gives the USO the flexibility to deploy resources just as service members receive their orders. To support the people serving in the U.S. military and their families through the USO, visit www.uso.org.
During challenging military missions, including disaster response in American communities, small moments of respite can make all the difference in service members’ operational readiness and well-being as they prepare to head out on another mission.
What Older Adults Should Know This RSV Season
(StatePoint) Each year, up to 160,000 older adults living in the United States are hospitalized and as many as 10,000 die due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV is a highly contagious virus that spreads through close contact with infected individuals, typically increasing during the fall and peaking in winter.
While most people with RSV develop mild symptoms, like that of a common cold, RSV can cause severe illness in older adults, especially those with certain medical conditions, like chronic lung disease, chronic heart disease or a weakened immune system. That’s why the American Lung Association, with support from GlaxoSmithKline, is encouraging adults at increased risk for severe illness to protect themselves against RSV. Here’s what they want you to know:
Severe Illness is Preventable: In 2023, RSV vaccines became available to help protect older adults from severe RSV illness, however, according to the most recent data, only 24% of older adults received it.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends RSV vaccination for adults aged 75 and older, and
adults ages 60 to 74 at increased risk for severe RSV disease. You can get vaccinated any time, but the best time to receive an RSV vaccination is late summer and early fall before RSV starts to spread in the community. If you have already received an RSV vaccine, you do not need another one. Talk with your healthcare provider about whether RSV vaccination is recommended for you.
“Vaccination is critical to saving lives and reducing hospitalizations during the respiratory virus season, but unfortunately, not enough older adults are getting vaccinated and disparities persist that put some populations at increased risk of
severe illness,” says Albert Rizzo, MD., chief medical officer of the American Lung Association.
National Immunization Survey data shows that RSV vaccination rates vary, with 27% of white/non-Hispanic adults having received a vaccine, compared to 21% of Black/non-Hispanic adults, and 15% of Hispanic/Latino adults. At the same time, Black and Hispanic/Latino populations have higher rates of underlying conditions that increase the risk of severe RSV illness.
Healthy Habits Can Also Help Stop the Spread: In addition to vaccination,
you can help stop the spread of RSV with these everyday actions:
• Washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds
• Covering your coughs and sneezes with a tissue
• Avoiding close contact with people who are sick
• Staying at home when you are sick and avoiding close contact with others
• Cleaning frequently touched surfaces
• Taking steps for cleaner indoor air
For more information about RSV in adults and to learn steps to prevent severe illness, visit Lung.org/rsv.
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. However, if you do get sick with RSV this winter, be sure to watch for signs of severe illness, such as shortness of breath and worsening symptoms, and seek prompt medical attention if needed,” says Dr. Rizzo.
BUSINESS
Tax Collector Gannon Launches New Website
West Palm Beach, FL – The Constitutional Tax Collector Anne M. Gannon is proud to announce the launch of her office’s newly designed website, pbctax.gov. This new website has not only been designed to provide clients with an enhanced experience, improved navigation, and access to valuable resources, but it also has had a name change.
For improved security, the new website address has lost its .com domain and transitioned to .gov, but not to worry, as the system will automatically redirect visitors to the pbctax.gov domain if they continue to use the old .com address. Frequent visitors to the website should update their bookmarks to the new pbctax.gov address.
Partnering with a local web design company, Green Group Studio, and using survey feedback from users about their website experience, this new website was redesigned from the ground up, making it easier than ever for clients to find information. “In some instances, our team called clients who provided survey feedback about our website to have a conversation with them as to how we could improve our website,” said Anne.
She went on to say, “those valuable conversations were an important element to our redesign, and we are proud of the enhancements we have made, including the addition of an on-screen widget that can adapt our website for
those visitors with accessibility needs.” Additional key highlights of the new website include:
• Enhanced Navigation: A simplified menu structure allows clients to quickly access information about Driver License, Motor Vehicle, Vessel, and Taxes.
• Mobile Optimization: The new website is fully responsive, ensuring an optimal viewing experience on all devices, including smartphones and tablets.
• Robust Search: The search on the new website is optimized to provide more relevant results to searches streamlining the process to find needed information.
• Improved Content: Content was audited and updated to en-
sure it is concise and simple to understand.
“Our new website is another example of our commitment to providing an exceptional experience for our clients,” said Gannon. “This redesign not only enhances usability but also positions us to better serve our clients.” Visitors to the new website can explore Frequently Asked Questions, Payment Options, Important Dates and Deadlines, and stay updated with the latest news by subscribing to our monthly newsletter, Tax Talk.
“Our continued goal to provide exceptional service to our clients, both in-person and online, was our driving force behind the design of our new website. I invite the public to visit our new website at pbctax.gov and click the survey link on the homepage to provide
us with their valuable feedback about the website,” said Gannon.
The Constitutional Tax Collector, serving Palm Beach County was established as an independent agency in 1885 by the Florida Constitution. Today, Anne M. Gannon, the first woman elected to the office of Constitutional Tax Collector in Palm Beach County, is serving her fourth consecutive fouryear term. The Tax Collector’s main office is located at 301 N. Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach. Six service centers are located throughout the county, serving the nearly 1.5 million residents with real estate property, tangible property, and tourist development tax services, vehicle and vessel registration, motor vehicle license services, and other services including hunting and fishing licenses. With a team of more than 340 employees dedicated to providing unparalleled service that inspires trust, the PBC Tax Collector’s Office collected $5.07 billion in property taxes during the 2022 property tax year. For additional information, visit pbctax.gov, or follow @TaxPBC on Instagram, @ PBCTax on Facebook, and @TaxCollectorPBC on YouTube.
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West Boca’s New Neighborhood ER Is Coming Soon.
A new emergency room from Baptist Health is opening soon in West Boca. This new ER is an extension of Boca Raton Regional Hospital, ensuring you receive personalized care right in your neighborhood.
Conveniently located in Mission Bay Plaza, this brand-new, state-of-the-art facility will be open 24/7, so you can get the care you need, when you need it.
EDUCATION
FAU Named 2024 Fulbright HSI Leader by the US Department of State
Boca Raton, FL – Florida Atlantic University has been named as a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Leader for 2024.
Each year, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recognizes select HSIs for their strong engagement with the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international academic exchange program. This is the second time that FAU has been featured as part of this initiative – the first being in 2023.
“Florida Atlantic is proud to be named a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leader for the second year in a row,” said FAU President Stacy Volnick. “This esteemed designation affirms our commitment to providing global opportunities and ensuring success for all. I am grateful to all of our outstanding students, faculty and staff members who continue to build meaningful academic bridges around the world.”
The 51 recognized colleges and universities for 2024 include seven associates colleges, five baccalaureate colleges and special focus institutions, 10 master’s colleges and universities, and 29 doctoral universities. The awardees were announced during the International Plenary Session of the annual
conference of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.
Since 2019, 13 Fulbright Student Scholars from FAU have participated in this prestigious program. Concurrently, students from other countries have also been hosted at FAU through the Fulbright international academic exchange program. This year alone, FAU is hosting four Fulbright Student Scholars from Costa Rica, Zambia, Germany and Italy, with new invitations already extended for the upcoming year.
FAU student Allison Centeno Chaves from Heredia, Costa Rica, is one of the four students. She is pursuing a master’s degree in marine science and oceanography at FAU’s School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS) within the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
“The Fulbright Program has given me the chance to advance my studies in marine science and oceanography while building valuable connections with inspiring researchers and professionals,” she said. “I am truly grateful for the opportunity to represent my country, Costa Rica, and to contribute to meaningful work that addresses global challenges in ocean science and conservation.”
In addition to students, 14 outgoing FAU faculty scholars have traveled to Belgium, Spain, Rwanda, Vietnam, Kenya, Colombia, Zimbabwe, Taiwan and other countries since 2019.
Among that group is Jean-Martin Caldieron, Ph.D, an associate professor in the School of Architecture within FAU’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters. He is currently conducting impactful work at the Centre de Recherches Architecturales et Urbaines at the University Félix Houphouët-Boigny, and teaching at the Abidjan School of Architecture, in Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa.
“As a Fulbright Scholar for one year each in Mozambique in 2019, and now in Côte d’Ivoire this year, I have witnessed firsthand how global education can transform lives,” said Caldieron. “Working with students and communities in self-built settlements has shown me the incredible synergy that emerges when we blend sustainable building techniques with local traditions. The proposed projects equip students with invaluable hands-on skills and empower residents of self-build communities and informal settlements to create resilient, self-sustained environments, transforming the lives of impoverished people. It has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my career –proof of how learning and community engagement can leave a lasting global impact.”
Since its founding in 1946, the Fulbright Program has provided more than 400,000 talented and accomplished students, scholars, teachers, artists and professionals of all backgrounds and in all fields with the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research abroad. Fulbright Scholars exchange ideas, build people-to-people connections, and work to address complex address global challenges.
“FAU is committed to increasing global engagement opportunities for FAU faculty, staff and students through prestigious fellowships such as Fulbright,” said Madison McShane, M.ED., FAU’s director for Education Abroad. “We are proud to be recognized for the second year in a row as a top Fulbright HSI producer for the flagship international academic exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. It has been our privilege to support the FAU community through global research, teaching and study abroad experiences.”
Scott Weinhold, senior bureau official for the Bureau of Educational and
Cultural Affairs, commended the 2024 Fulbright HSI Leaders for their support of the Fulbright Program.
“Fulbrighters from HSIs contribute to the program’s goal of reflecting the full diversity, perspectives and talents of the American people,” said Weinhold.
Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State, with funding provided by the U.S. government. Participating governments and host institutions, corporations and foundations around the world also provide direct and indirect support to the program. Learn more about Fulbright at www. fulbrightprogram.org, including Fulbright’s commitment to DEIA within the program and about how HSIs engage with Fulbright.
For more information, to host a Fulbright scholar or apply for opportunities, contact Izabela Iem at mailto:globalservices@fau.edu. For more information on upcoming Fulbright activities during International Education Week (Nov. 18-22), visit this link.
Florida Atlantic University, established in 1961, officially opened its doors in 1964 as the fifth public university in Florida. Today, the University serves more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across six campuses located along the southeast Florida coast. In recent years, the University has doubled its research expenditures and outpaced its peers in student achievement rates. Through the coexistence of access and excellence, FAU embodies an innovative model where traditional achievement gaps vanish. FAU is designated a Hispanic-serving institution, ranked as a top public university by U.S. News & World Report and a High Research Activity institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. For more information, visit www.fau.edu.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
A Memory That Lasts: Senior with Dementia Recognizes Volunteer in Heartfelt Connection
Boca Raton, FL – Local teen, GlamourGals volunteer, and Boca Raton High School student Lyla Wolf recounts her special bond with Peggy, a senior resident living with dementia, who uniquely remembers her despite the challenges of her profound memory loss.
As a member of GlamourGals, Lyla volunteers to visit residents in the memory care unit and paint their nails, a unique opportunity that allows for meaningful interactions. It was during one of these visits that Lyla encountered Peggy, a stylish and spirited senior who suffers from dementia.
The two began spending time together, and Lyla began to notice Peggy’s memory kicking in. “Every time I see Peggy, she tells me she recognizes me, and only me.” Lyla shares, “It feels so rewarding to see her face light up – I can tell that just me being there brightens her whole day.” As the only resi-
dent in the entire home who possesses a cell phone, Peggy uses her phone as an extension of her personality, with a wallpaper showcasing a photo of herself. Lyla beams, “It’s wonderful to see her so excited about it!” With her stylish glasses and chic gold purse, Peggy displays a sense of fashion and flair that is inspiring to those around her.
Lyla and Peggy’s story serves as a reminder of the incredible bonds that can be formed through volunteering, even in challenging circumstances. It underscores the importance of companionship and the joy that can be found in the simplest of interactions. Through her experiences with Peggy, Lyla hopes to inspire others to recognize the value of volunteering and connecting with seniors.
For more information on GlamourGals and how young people are making a difference in senior homes, please visit GlamourGals.org.
Since 2000, the GlamourGals Foundation, Inc. has been reducing elder loneliness. GlamourGals teen volunteer chapters provide companionship, conversation and our signature programming of complimentary beauty makeovers to isolated seniors in their local communities. The impact is twofold. Elderly residents in care feel a renewed sense of community and selfworth. Teen volunteers gain essential leadership skills demonstrating empathy and compassion through our intergenerational programming. Learn more at glamourgals.org or on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube at @ glamourgals.
Palm Beach County Youth Services Department Launches New Family Therapeutic Group
Palm Beach County, FL – The Palm Beach County Youth Services Department is excited to announce the launch of a new initiative called the Youth & Family Counseling (YFC) Family Therapeutic Group and is looking for up to 10 families who live in Palm Beach County to register.
Designed specifically for parents and their youth aged 12 to 16 years, the YFC Family Therapeutic Group offers a unique opportunity for families to connect and thrive together through improved emotional intelligence, effective communication, and a supportive environment for growth and change.
Sessions will be held in-person at the Youth Services Department’s Youth & Family Counseling office, located at 50 S. Military Trail, Suite 203, West Palm Beach, FL, 33415 on Thursdays from 5:30 – 6:30 pm.
The focus of the group will be on understanding trauma and building resilience, utilizing the principles of the Sanctuary Model of Trauma-Informed
Care. Key principles include open communication, democracy, growth and change, social learning, social responsibility, emotional intelligence, and non-violence. These foundational concepts will guide discussions and activities, allowing participants to explore and address challenges within their family dynamics. Through engaging sessions, attendees will learn practical techniques for enhancing family communication and building supportive relationships. Participants will gain insights into how to engage in meaningful conversations among family members, equipping them with tools to navigate the complexities of family life.
The Youth Services Department invites families in the community to take part in this enriching experience and looks forward to supporting them on their journey toward stronger connections and emotional well-being.
To learn more about YFC’s Family Therapeutic Group or to register, please contact us at 561-242-5714.
ENTERTAINMENT
AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Florida
Boca Raton, FL – AMERICAN PICKERS filming in Florida .The American Pickers are excited to return to Florida! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in December 2024.
AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find historically significant or rare items, in addition to unforgettable Characters and their collections.
As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, the Pickers are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, they want to meet characters with amazing stories and fun items when AMERICAN PICKERS filming in Florida. They hope to give
historically significant objects a new lease on life while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way. The Pickers have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something they’ve never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them.
The American Pickers TV Show is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a unique item, story to tell, and is ready to sell…we would love to hear from you! Please note, the Pickers DO NOT pick stores, flea markets, malls, auction businesses, museums, or anything open to the public. If interested, please send us your name, phone number, location, and description of the collection with photos to: americanpickers@cineflix.com or call (646) 493-2184 | facebook: @ GotAPick
South Florida Fair Announces 2025 Theme Along with Ticket and Gold Pass Savings Promotion
West Palm Beach, FL – “Imagine the Future” — that’s the theme of the 2025 South Florida Fair, which will be held January 17-February 2, 2025, at the fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd. Fairgoers will be invited to explore 15 themed interactive exhibits presented by Imagine Exhibitions showing how the ideas and concepts of science fiction could soon become the reality of tomorrow. Guests will have the opportunity to discover the wonders of science, technology, engineering, math, biomedicine, artificial intelligence, and more.
Of course, the Fair also will feature its usual attractions, including fried foods, livestock, agriculture, entertainment and rides. For those who enjoy the rides, from November 8-11, the South Florida Fair will offer a Gold Access Pass Flash Sale. For four days only, guests can purchase an Advance Ride Voucher and a Gold Access Pass — a combined value of up to $65 — for only $28. The promotion is online only at www.southfloridafair.com/powerofgold.
Gold Access allows pass holders to
move to the front of the ride lines on any one day of the fair. The normal cost of the Gold Access Pass at the gate is $12 Monday-Thursday and $20 Friday, Saturday, Sunday and MLK Day, so the savings are considerable.
The Advance Ride Voucher can be redeemed for one Ride Wristband any
one day of the Fair or 30 ride credits any day. Once the Power of Gold Flash Sale ends, ride vouchers will continue to sell for $25 in advance at Publix and online. Once the fair opens, the price is $35 Monday-Friday and $45 Saturday and Sunday at the gate.
Advance admission tickets also will
Anne Being Frank
Boca Raton, FL – YI Love Jewish in partnership with the City of Aventura, and in collaboration with the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center and the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Anne Being Frank, a new play by Israeli-born Australian playwright Ron Elisha. Directed by Amanda Brooke Lerner, the production will run at three venues in South Florida: November 9th (at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center), November 10th (in the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center) and November 12th (at the Miniaci Performing Arts Center).
Performed Off-Broadway to rave reviews, this one-woman show starring Alexis Fishman is a total reimagining of the iconic story of Anne Frank. The play, which received the 2023 Broadway World – Best Production award, takes place within three worlds: Anne and her family’s secret annex hiding place, the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp where Anne died, and an imagined world where Anne survives WWII to go over the manuscript of her diary with her editor at a publishing house in Manhattan. But now, with her devastating new insight into the depths of human depravity, she has rewritten her entire diary at the great personal cost of constantly having to justify her choices to her editor, who wants to maintain
the purity and innocence of the original story.
Anne Being Frank poses the philosophical question: “Had Anne known precisely what was in store for her and her family at the hands of the Nazis, would she still have written, ‘In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart’?”
Australian-born Fishman is a Helpmann Award-nominated actor and singer who currently lives in New York. She
be available for purchase for $10 at Publix and online until January 16 at midnight. For those who use an advance discount admission ticket on opening day, January 17, they can keep the ticket and come back another day, courtesy of Publix. Once the Fair opens on January 17, admission tickets are $15 for 11 years and older Monday-Friday, and $20 on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free for children 10 and younger.
For more information, call the Fair’s box office at 561-790-5225 or customer service at 561-793-0333.
The South Florida Fair is produced by the South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and has a longstanding tradition of raising funds for educational and charitable purposes. Located at 9067 Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach, the 2025 South Florida Fair will kick off with its RideA-Thon at 5 p.m. on January 16 and the full fair will be held January 17-February 2. For more information, call 561793-0333 or visit the website, http:// www.southfloridafair.com.
is a board member of 3GNY, an educational non-profit for the descendants of Holocaust Survivors and tells her grandparents’ story in New York public schools.
Anne Being Frank is presented as a commemoration of Kristallnacht by YI Love Jewish and Executive Producer Marc Levin.
Tickets for Anne Being Frank are on sale now at all three venues and can be purchased online at
https://yilovejewish.org/events. Ticket prices begin at $52.
Anne Being Frank contains adult language or content.
Anne Being Frank | A New Play by Ron Elisha
Saturday, November 9 at 8 pm At The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
3385 NE 188th Street – Aventura, FL 33180
Sunday, November 10 at 8 pm At The Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center
701 Okeechobee Boulevard – West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Tuesday, November 12 at 7:30 pm
At Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center
3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Boulevard –Davie, FL 33314
Tickets: $52 and up.
To purchase tickets at any of the above venues, and/or for more information visit https://yilovejewish.org/ events.
SPORTS The Boca Raton Tribune
Americans Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul Return to Battle for History at 2025 Delray Beach Open
Delray Beach, FL – Two-time defending champion Taylor Fritz will attempt a three-peat at the 2025 Delray Beach Open, Feb. 7-16, as the ATP tournament announces the return of the world Top 10 player along with 2024 finalist Tommy Paul. Last February, Fritz became just the second player to win back-to-back DBO titles in the 32 years of the tournament.
If he defends his title in 2025, Fritz will be the first player to win the tournament three times, and the 34th player since the Open Era of professional tennis began in 1968 to win at least one specific tournament three years in a row.
Individual session and series packages are available now at www.DelrayBeachOpen.com. A variety of up-close, unique seating experiences including On Court Best Seats in the House, shaded Veranda seats, courtside box and reserved seats are available.
Fritz would join an elite list of players who have won a tournament three consecutive years including legends of tennis Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg. Fritz would be the first American born after 1990 to three-peat.
After defending his title in Delray Beach last February and winning in Eastbourne, Fritz’s successful year continued in September when he reached his first Grand Slam final at the US Open. He became the first American man to reach the final there since Andy Roddick in 2006. Fritz is in good position to qualify for the year-end ATP Finals and will represent the United States at the Davis Cup Finals and the United Cup.
Also returning to the tournament in 2025 is Palm Beach County resident Paul. In addition to his runner-up finish in Delray Beach, Paul won three titles this year and reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals. He briefly overtook Fritz twice this year as the No. 1 American, and has equaled his career-high ranking of world No. 12.
Fritz and Paul teamed up to win the doubles Olympic bronze medal in Paris this year, and Paul will join Fritz on the US team at the Davis Cup Finals next month.
“We are ecstatic to have both of our 2024 finalists back for 2025, and can’t wait to see if Taylor can pull off the three-peat for the first time in tournament history,” said Adam Baron, executive director of the Delray Beach Open. “We are proud to carry on the tradition of giving our fans a closeup view of Grand Slam finalists and their amazing games, and to offer an opportunity for Americans to play in front of their home fans. There is a resurgence of men’s U.S. tennis with five Americans ranked in the world’s Top 25, and the DBO is one of just eight ATP tournaments in the country to see them.”
Beyond the world-class tennis, the Delray Beach Open will once again offer fans parties, food and entertainment, including the Delray Beach Open Food & Wine Series, which sold out last year. New to the list of food events for 2025 are the Grand Tasting and Valentine’s & Volleys events to go along with the ever-popular Ladies Day Luncheons; Burgers, Bourbon & Brew; Tacos, Tequila & Tennis and crowd favorite Game, Set, Pour. Also, the Championship Weekend Brunches have been expanded to three days, Friday-Sunday, Feb. 14-16, with Saturday already sold out.
The 10-day party will begin with a Legends event opening weekend, Feb. 7-9. The qualifying rounds for the ATP 250 event will run Feb. 8-9, and singles and doubles main draw action starts Monday, Feb. 10 with the finals on Sunday, Feb. 16.
The Delray Beach stop on the global ATP Tour annually plays in front of more than 60,000 fans and reaches television audiences in over 100 countries.
Some of the world’s best players launched their careers at the Delray Beach Open. Delray Beach champions include former US Open winners Marin Cilic and Juan Martin del Potro, Grand Slam finalist Kevin Anderson, and multiple Grand Slam doubles titlist Jack Sock. Other competitors over the tournament’s 32 years of ATP tennis include a roster of Hall of Famers and fan favorites such as Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, Lleyton Hewitt, Tommy Haas, Patrick Rafter, Jim Courier, Michael Chang, Ivan Lendl, Mats Wilander and Jimmy Connors.
Disclaimer – Match schedule, including number of sessions, dates, times, number of matches and players scheduled are subject to change. Tickets are not eligible for refund or exchange.
Featuring a Legends event and an ATP 250 Tour event in the same week at the same venue, the tournament is held in Delray Beach, Florida, February 7-16, 2025 at the Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center. The ATP Tour’s first North American hard court event of the outdoor season is one of just eight ATP Tour events in the United States. The 3-day Legends event is in its 16th year. The 2025 edition of the ATP 250 event will be its 33rdt overall. Each year the Delray Beach Open brings world-class tennis players and thousands of visitors to Delray Beach
and Palm Beach County. In 2010, the tournament received the Discover The Palm Beaches Florida’s annual Providencia Award for its extraordinary contribution to tourism. The City of Delray Beach was also a finalist for the USTA’s “Best Tennis Town” Award and in 2003, the tournament was the recipient of an “ATP Award of Excellence.” For more information please visit DelrayBeachOpen.com.
As the global governing body of men’s professional tennis, the ATP’s mission is to serve tennis. We entertain a billion global fans, showcase the world’s greatest players at the most prestigious tournaments, and inspire the next generation of fans and players. From the United Cup in Australia, to Europe, the Americas and Asia, the stars of the game battle for titles and PIF ATP Rankings points at ATP Masters 1000, 500 and 250 events, and Grand Slams. All roads lead towards the Nitto ATP Finals, the prestigious season finale held in Turin, Italy. Featuring only the world’s top 8 qualified singles players and doubles teams, the tournament also sees the official crowning of the year-end ATP World No. 1, presented by PIF, the ultimate achievement in tennis. For more information, please visit www.ATPTour.com.
In southeast Palm Beach County, along the Atlantic seashore, a Village by the Sea that began as an agricultural community in 1895 has become one of Florida’s most popular destinations for visitors, new families and seasonal residents. The City of Delray Beach encompasses slightly over 16 square miles with a permanent population of nearly 65,000 and growing. The city’s charm continues to garner national awards. In 2017 alone the city received three awards: the “All-America City” award from the National Civic League (NCL) for literacy strides (the NCL also recognized Delray Beach in 1993 and 2001), a “Playful City USA” designation for providing 24 playgrounds for residents, and the recognition of Atlantic Avenue as one of the “10 Great American Shopping Streets” by USA Today. In 2012 during the nationally televised “Best of the Road” special, Delray Beach was chosen by Rand McNally, USA Today and the Travel Channel as the “Most Fun Small Town” in America. In 2014, USA Today named Delray as one of the “Best Atlantic Beaches in Florida.”
Photo: Courtesy of Delray Beach Open
James Hardie™ Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational Hosts Kickoff Golf Outing for Partners
Boca Raton, FL – The James Hardie™ Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational hosted its Kickoff Golf Outing today at the Old Course at Broken Sound in Boca Raton, Florida. The players, which included tournament sponsors, event partners, and members of the community, came together to golf, enjoy lunch and officially kick off the 2025 James Hardie™ Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational. Winning teams and players were recognized during the luncheon afterwards.
The tournament, which takes place March 31 to April 6, 2025 at the Old Course at Broken Sound, will feature Pro Football Hall of Famers competing alongside PGA TOUR Champions professionals. A total of 26 football legends and 78 PGA TOUR Champions professionals will come together for an exciting three-day tournament that will be televised live on the Golf Channel.
The James Hardie™ Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational promises to be a memorable blend of football and golf, complemented by a full schedule of parties, celebratory events, and offcourse happenings to ensure a fun and exciting week for everyone involved. Tickets will be available to the general public in November 2024.
James Hardie, America’s leader in home building products, has committed to a multi-year partnership to serve as the title sponsor of this new and exciting event. The James Hardie™ Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational will be managed by Pro Links Sports, a nationally recognized sports marketing and event management firm that assists in running several PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions tournaments.
The tournament will support cornerstone charities, including the Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach
County, and First Tee Foundation, reinforcing the event’s commitment to community and philanthropy.
For more information about the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational, visit JamesHardieInvitational.com and follow @JamesHardieInvitational on Instagram and @ JamesHardieInv on X [formerly Twitter] for tournament updates and player commitments.
The inaugural James Hardie™ Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational takes place March 31 to April 6, 2025, at the Old Course at Broken Sound
in Boca Raton, Fla. The tournament, which will be televised on the Golf Channel, will feature a field of 78 PGA TOUR Champions professionals competing for a purse of $2.2 million dollars. Playing alongside the Champions Tour players will be 26 football legends, who will tee it up on Friday and Saturday of the event. Benefitting the Boca Raton Regional Hospital n, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County, and First Tee Foundation, the James Hardie™ Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational will be managed by Pro Links Sports, a nationally recognized sports marketing and event management firm that assists in running several PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions tournaments. For more information about the James Hardie™ Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational, please visit www.JamesHardieInvitational.com.
Pro Links Sports is an industry leading sports marketing and professional management firm that operates several PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions events. Since 1993, Pro Links Sports has also worked with companies throughout the world to implement, full-service golf and corporate programs to fit their particular needs and objectives.
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Effective Sunday 12/01/2024, CHG Boca Raton will no longer be partnering with Marathon Health for healthcare services at the Marathon Health Center- CHG- Boca Raton. After 12/01/2024, eligible CHG employees, spouses and dependents will no longer have access to healthcare services at the center through Marathon Health. The last day for lab appointments will be 11/06/2024.
All eligible members who received care at the Marathon Health Center- CHG- Boca Raton can sign an authorization form up until 11/06/2024 to obtain a copy of their records or to transfer their care to another physician or practice in the community. After 11/06/2024, members may direct their request to the Marathon Health corporate office by calling 802-857-0400. To learn more about Marathon Health, visit marathon-health.com.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of HairClub located at 1499 W. Palmetto Park Rd., Ste 300, Boca Raton, FL 33486, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of The Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida. Dated at Boca Raton, Florida, Nov. 7, 2024.
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