Hundreds of residents turned out for the city’s open house Wednesday evening to introduce Boca Raton residents to the Terra Frisbie Group partner that council chose last week among four contenders for a new government campus downtown.
Renderings of proposed facilities like a Racket Center and Gym, and layouts with open and green space were on easels around the reception area in the city’s The Studio at Mizner Park. But most of the crowd and questions were centered around a large table with a model of the suggested layout for the campus, relocating city hall, the community center and police headquarters among other city facilities. “It’s real and its 3D. It orients them and you can see where you live and you can see the streets,” said the Frisbie Group’s Tina Thomson.
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By Marci Shatzman
and West Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, Deerfield Beach
Date Set For Master Plan on Boca’s Rec Needs
What ‘Morning Joe’s’ Scarborough Said at FAU
Calling All Wine Lovers: Bacchus Beckons Kicks Off Boca Bacchanal 2025
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21. *”Emilia Pèrez” leading actress 23. H in HMS, sometimes 24. Kids’ get-away 25. Like certain Four 28. Queen of Carthage
30. Razzed
35. Scary fairytale creature
37. Soft drink
39. Like certain egg order
40. Sir Mix-____-____
41. *Sean Baker’s original screenplay
43. Loyal, arch.
44. Caldecott award
46. Ascus, pl.
47. AI’s learning material
48. Harry ____, once of One Direction
50. Wearing footgear
52. *At 2024 Oscars, Ryan Gosling sang “I’m Just ____” 53. Sushi restaurant libation
55. Unit of length of yarn
57. *This year’s Academy Awards host
60. *Elphaba and Galinda story
63. Antique shop item 64. Metal-bearing rock
66. Mountain nymph
68. Southeast Asian org.
69. Lavatory, abbr.
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71. Whimper
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2. Barbara of “I Dream of Jeannie”
3. Not yet final, at law
4. Mold a mind
5. Like ear of corn that is ready to cook
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9. Zn
10. “I’m ____ you!”
11. Property right 12. Acronym, abbr.
15. Evening worship
20. “All My Children” vixen
22. Invoice qty.
24. Colossus, pl. 25. Fizzes
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29. Spanish lady
31. Old, in Scottish
32. Go stealthily
33. Related on mother’s side
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36. Et alibi, abbr.
38. St. Louis’ Gateway
42. Garlicky mayonnaise
45. Acne, technically
49. Famous frat house
51. Crack
54. Grassy mound
56. Ohio metropolis
57. Yorkshire river
58. Tea or beer
59. Iranian money
60. We have
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Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum to Debut “1925!” Exhibit in Honor of the City’s Centennial
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA (February 18, 2025) – As Boca Raton marks its 100th anniversary, the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum is thrilled to present 1925!, a new exhibit that transports visitors back to the year of the city’s incorporation. Running from July
2 to December 20, 2025, the exhibit will immerse guests in the culture, style, and innovations that defined this transformative era in both Florida and American history.
“The year 1925 was pivotal for Boca Raton, setting the stage for the city’s remarkable growth over the last century,” said Mary Csar, Executive Director of the Boca Raton Historical Society. “This exhibit offers a fascinating glimpse into what life was like at the time, showcasing how history, fashion, and innovation converged to shape our community.”
From rising hemlines and rebellious
flappers to the Florida land boom that first put Boca Raton on the map, 1925! explores the everyday lives and pop culture trends that shaped the Roaring Twenties. Through a carefully curated collection of historic images and artifacts, visitors will discover:
• The bold fashions of the era, from beaded dresses to boater hats
• Elegant interior design trends that ushered in the modern age
• The evolution of automobiles and their impact on daily life
• The rise of modern conveniences, such as indoor plumbing and electricity
• The booming popularity of sports, including baseball and golf
• The Florida real estate frenzy, which sparked both prosperity and bust
• The iconic flapper lifestyle, which redefined social norms for women
The 1925! exhibit will be on display at the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, located at Town Hall, 71 N. Federal Highway, from July 2 through December 20, 2025. For more information, call 561.395.6766 or visit www.BocaHistory.org.
Eight Seniors (Ages 83 to 94) Prepare for B’nai Mitzvahs in Boca Raton
Eight seniors – ranging in age from 83 to 94 – spent the morning at B’nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton packing backpacks for homeless children in Palm Beach County. It is part of the seniors’ Mitzvah Projects, which are completed in advance of their B’nai Mitzvahs, or coming-of-age rituals.
In the Jewish religion, boys and girls traditionally become B’nai Mitzvahs at age 12 or 13; however, these
eight seniors are celebrating their B’nai Mitzvahs for the second (and for a few, the first) time…at age 83 (or older)!
The eight seniors are all members of B’nai Torah Congregation, which launched the “Eight-Three Club” three years ago. The program provides seniors the chance to become B’nai Mitzvahs for the first or second time. They will celebrate their B’nai Mitzvahs in late March.
Date Set For Master Plan on Boca’s Rec Needs
By Marci Shatzman
Expect a recreational master plan within 90 days to coordinate those needs with the city of Boca Raton’s planned downtown government campus.
“It may take a little longer,” Briann Harms, executive director told commissioners of the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District at their Feb. 18 meeting.
The city partners with the B&P on some recreational fields and facilities, and just chose Terra & Frisbe Group to develop their new government campus downtown. https://myboca.us/1431/ Government-Campus At their own public meetings, city staff and council have talked about relocating the field at Meadows Park and other rec facilities on Crawford Boulevard, and the Boca Raton Tennis Center across from city hall, and has asked the B&P for an assessment of recreational needs.
“We’re deciding what’s going where, and may have to look at residents vs. non-residents,” said Erin Wright, commissioner chair. Non-residents pay a higher fee for use of Boca’s public recreational facilities, including sports fields. “That was my concern,” said Commissioner Bob Rollins, adding it now costs non-residents $65 per child per sport to play in Boca Raton.
“It gets to the point where they may be forced out or priced out,” he said.
Commissioners also approved adding the cost for security cameras in the new inclusive playground in Patch Reef Park, one of the parks the Beach & Park District oversees. The city oversees the other parks in city limits.
“Broadcast Systems, the company responsible for security plans in our other parks and a trusted partner of the City of Boca Raton Police Department, has reviewed the playground plans and provided input on camera placement. They have marked up the site plan to ensure the installation meets our security needs,” according to the district’s agenda. “Installing the conduit now, before the playground is completed, will prevent the need for costly directional drilling and disruption to the site later. The total cost for this change order is $31,050, which includes conduit installation, pull strings, and contractor overhead and profit. This will be added to the existing contract with Shiff Construction & Development for the Patch Reef Park playground project.”
Here’s a link to the inclusive playground plans: https://www. mybocaparks.org/inclusive-playground-patch-reef
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Make Up Your Mind to Manage Your Mind
“I have made up my mind to obey your laws forever, no matter what.” Psalm 119:112 (CEV)
People who learn how to fight the battle in their minds live more effective lives.
If you want to learn to manage your mind, you have to be delivered from destructive thoughts. That isn’t easy because you are in a battle with three enemies trying to control your thoughts.
The first enemy is your old nature. Paul says in Romans 7:23, “There is another power within me that is at war with my mind. This power makes me a slave to the sin that is still within me” (NLT).
Do you ever find yourself doing things you don’t really want to do? That’s
the battle in your mind between your old, sinful nature and your good intentions.
The second enemy is Satan. Satan cannot force you to do anything, but he can make suggestions. Those suggestions are incredibly powerful. He is constantly planting negative thoughts in your mind. He’ll use other people or what you watch on TV, or he’ll just throw a thought in your mind.
The third enemy is the world’s value system. Modern society rarely encourages self-discipline. Advertisements tell you things like, “You deserve a break today,” “Have it your way,” and “We do it all for you.” The Bible says in 1 John 2:16, “For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from
the Father but from the world” (NIV). With enemies like that, no wonder people struggle with discouragement, despair, and failure!
So how do you fight this battle?
Look at what 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 says: “Though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ” (NIV).
You have a choice. God didn’t give you just a mind. He gave you a will too! Your mind has to listen to you. The Bible says, “I have made up my mind to
obey your laws forever, no matter what” (Psalm 119:112 CEV).PLAY today’s audio teaching from Pastor Rick
Satan knows that we all are tempted by different things. What does Satan most often use in your life to keep you focused on destructive thoughts and behaviors?
When have you experienced freedom and joy from choosing to follow God’s rules and instructions rather than giving in to temptation?
What steps can you take to memorize Scripture so that you can more effectively battle temptation?
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The City of Boca Raton Announces Inaugural Seafood Festival.
BOCA RATON, FL (February 19, 2025) – Get ready for a sea-sational celebration! The City of Boca Raton is thrilled to announce the inaugural City of Boca Raton Seafood Festival, taking place on Saturday, March 22 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real. This ticketed event promises an unforgettable day of delicious seafood, live entertainment, nautical-themed activities, and more for residents and visitors alike.
Tickets are $10 in advance at Seafood Festival | Boca Raton, FL, or $15 at the door.
One of the festival’s most anticipated events is the Seafood Showdown, where three of Boca Raton’s top chefs
will battle it out in a thrilling culinary competition at 1 p.m. Each chef will put their skills to the test, crafting innovative seafood dishes in front of a live audience and a panel of expert judges. Meet the contenders:
Meet the Chefs:
Jeff Tunks (Corvina Seafood Grill) – A celebrated name in the culinary world, Chef Jeff Tunks is known for his masterful approach to seafood, blending bold flavors with fresh, sustainable ingredients. Corvina Seafood Grill, located in Boca Raton, is famed for its elevated coastal cuisine, offering everything from freshly shucked oysters to creative ceviches and expertly prepared seafood entrées.
Kevin Avellaneda (Penelope’s) –
As the executive chef of Penelope’s, a Southern-inspired seafood and cocktail bar located in Mizner Park, Chef Kevin Avellaneda brings a unique flair to classic dishes. With a passion for fresh, high-quality ingredients and a knack for bold yet balanced flavors, he is ready to impress with his modern take on seafood favorites.
Yora Chan (Loch Bar) – Representing Mizner Park’s well-loved Loch Bar, Chef Yora Chan is a rising star in the South Florida dining scene. Specializing in fresh seafood with a Maryland-style influence, Loch Bar is renowned for its impressive raw bar selections, seafood towers, and signature crab cakes. Chef Chan’s creativity and expertise promise an exciting culinary battle.
Festival Highlights:
Seafood Stage – Enjoy live performances from The Holidazed, Vern Daysel and the Burning Breeze, and UnRavel, creating the perfect soundtrack for a day of coastal fun.
Claw-some Food Vendors – Savor a variety of seafood delights, from conch fritters to crab legs, prepared by local vendors.
Neptune’s Marketplace – Browse a curated selection of nautical-themed vendors featuring unique gifts, ocean-inspired wares, and more.
Luna’s Fun Zone – Families can enjoy interactive activities, crafts, and
marine life education with the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center staff, plus meet Luna, the center’s beloved mascot.
Crab Cake Challenge – Test your eating skills in this on-site competition at the City of Boca Raton tent, where contestants will race to claim the championship belt!
Additional Information:
Tickets: Available at MyBoca.us/ SeafoodFest
Amenities: Chairs and seating will be available throughout the event site.
Prohibited Items: No coolers, outside alcoholic beverages, chairs, or non-service animals.
Rain or Shine: The festival will proceed regardless of weather.
For more information, email CommunityEvents@myboca.us. Stay tuned for updates on the schedule, ticket sales, and more as we count down to Boca Raton’s seafood extravaganza!
What ‘Morning Joe’s’ Scarborough Said at FAU
By Marci Shatzman
Joe Scarborough was back on TV as co-host of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” Friday morning after his take on the start of President Trump’s second term at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Thursday afternoon.
More than 1,800 people, a record for the Larkin lecture series, turned out to hear his talk on “The Presidency After the 2024 Election: The Story So Far and What Comes Next.” A self-described conservative as a former Florida Republican congressman, he referenced historical figures the audience would know, from President Ronald Reagan and Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill, and how well they worked together despite political differences.
“These are unsettling times, but throughout history provides insight and where we’re going,” he said, quoting Winston Churchill: “The farther back you look, the farther forward you can see.” “We’ve lost something now, but we can get it back,” he said, kidding that his wife and co-host Mika Brzezinski “would say, Joe, you’re being too optimistic.”
“President Trump is pushing the boundaries of president authority..,” Scarborough continued, listing what Trump has done so far. “It’s by de -
sign and meant to be overwhelming and confusing,” he said, jokingly calling himself “your grief counselor.”
“What is meant to provoke you? What is the signal? What are the ground rules? Don’t overgeneralize,” he advised.
He cited historical examples of Republican victories in the same year as Democratic wins. “Arizona voted for Trump but elected Ruben Galle -
go as the state’s first Latin senator on the same day,” he said. “We are a plaid American. Don’t count the votes, always the balances of the American voter.”
Quoting the financial guru Warren Buffett, “Only a fool about vote again America,” he said to address U.S. security concerns.
In a Q&A with associate history professor and the symposium’s direc-
tor Nicole Anslover, Scarborough said Trump may not be a planner personally, but his actions are “all planned. Project 2025 and the Heritage Foundation describe it perfectly…and will push the boundaries of presidential power as much as they can.”
“We’ve got to find a way to bring this country together,” he concluded.
Scarborough got scattered applause sporadically and kidded about “this audience is completely silent when I talk about Republicans.” The audience left quickly after he finished, and he shook a few hands from the stage before leaving. He did a one-hour meet-and-greet for VIPs before his speech.
David Larkin, the son of the late Alan B. Larkin, spoke, adding his mother’s name to the Charna & Alan B. Larkin Symposium on the American Presidency. Interim FAU president Dr. Stacy Volnick announced that FAU had awarded an honorary degree to Charna Larkin, who is 96.
Also on Thursday, an attorney and former Florida House Majority leader Adam Hasner was approved by the state as the new president of FAU. He was elected among three finalists by the university’s trustees.
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Make Strides Towards the Cure During March, Myeloma Action Month
International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) to Hold Miracles for Myeloma Virtual/In-Person 5K Run/Walk in Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton, FL – This March, in honor of Myeloma Action Month, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) invites Floridians to participate in the Miracles for Myeloma Virtual/ In-Person 5K Run/Walk. The event will take place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center, 5150 Town Center Circle. Registration begins at 6:30 AM, and the race starts at 7:00 AM.
This event is open to runners, walkers, and anyone who wants to support the IMF’s mission: creating a world where every myeloma patient can live life to the fullest, unburdened by the disease.
Why March Matters:
March is Myeloma Action Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about multiple myeloma—a complex blood cancer that impacts plasma cells. With over 35,000 new cases diagnosed annually in the U.S., events like this 5K are essential to funding innovative research and offering education, support, and advocacy, to the myeloma community.
How You Can Get Involved:
Register Today: Participate in person or virtually. Registration is $45 for adults and free for children under 13. All participants receive a medal, hat, and bracelet.
Make It Personal: Dedicate a message on the Remembrance Path to honor or remember loved ones.
Donate Now: If you can’t attend, your donation can still help fund life-saving research and programs.
Funds raised will support the IMF’s innovative programs, including the Black Swan Research Initiative® and clinical trials like ASCENT, all aimed at improving treatments and finding a cure for myeloma.
Event Details:
• Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
• Location: Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center, 5150 Town Center Circle
• Registration: 6:30 AM
• Race Start: 7:00 AM
Register now and be part of the movement to find a cure. Register now to secure your spot or make a donation today.
Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the bone marrow plasma cells—white blood cells that make antibodies. A cancerous or malignant plasma cell is called a myeloma cell. Myeloma is called “multiple” because there are frequently multiple patches or areas in bone where it grows. It can appear as both a tumor and/or an area of bone loss, and it affects the places where bone marrow is active in an adult: the hollow area within the bones of the spine, skull, pelvis, rib cage, and the areas around the shoulders and hips.
Founded in 1990, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is the first and largest global foundation focusing specifically on multiple myeloma. The Foundation’s reach extends to more than 525,000 members in 140 countries worldwide. The IMF is dedicated to improving the quality of life of myeloma patients while working toward prevention and a cure by focusing on four key areas: research, education, support, and advocacy. The IMF has conducted more than 250 educational seminars worldwide, maintains a world-renowned InfoLine, and in 2001, established the International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG), a collaborative research initiative focused on improving myeloma treatment options for patients. In 2012, the IMF launched the Black Swan Research Initiative®, a groundbreaking research project aimed at curing myeloma. The IMF can be reached at (800) 452-CURE (2873). The global website is www.myeloma.org.
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Instagram: @imfmyeloma
Facebook: @myeloma
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39th Annual
March 20, 2025
Since 1987, the Rotary Club of Boca Raton Sunrise and its Foundation have honored over 700 teachers from the twenty three greater Boca Raton public schools. The teachers and their guests are entertained and fed by our local high school student organizations, including the West Boca HS Culinary Academy, the Spanish River HS Jazz Band, the Olympic Heights HS Marine JROTC, and the Boca Raton HS Choral Group.
You can purchase tickets, sponsorships and event ads by going to our website: www.rotarybocasunrise.org
We are delighted to partner with the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce non-profit, the Golden Bell Education Foundation, to spread our reach in the community. For more information contact: Susan Weinblatt at 561-212-3598 or ssweinblatt@gmail.com
For tickets and donations/sponsorships please go to www.rotarybocasunrise.org
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A Special Open House for Special People
By Marci Shatzman
“We are better because of you!” CEO Sherry A. Henry said after celebrating three new additions to the HabCenter Boca Raton that has served adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities since 1978.
Supporters from other nonprofits and the Boca Chamber joined the HabCenter’s board, staff and parents for a ribbon cutting and open house to add patio shades by SafeSun, courtesy of Councilwoman Fran Nachlas; the Schnittman Classroom courtesy of Barry Schnittman; and an educational STEAM Center. Three clients talked about job training and placement through their manufacturing center and plant nursery, and programs encouraging self-respect and independence.
“They make you feel like family,” Kathie Marks, a volunteer whose daughter was there, said to this reporter. “I’m so thankful I found this place.”
“Keep the HabCenter at the top of your mind. We need all of you to support us as volunteers, board mem-
bers and make a gift,” Henry told the crowd assembled outside for the ribbon cutting.
Among the familiar faces were HabCenter board president Lynn University’s Barbara Cambia and board members Boca Chamber executive v.p. Sarah Pearson and Mindy Sloane Shikiar. Also there were Spirit of Giving’s Lindy Harvey; Autism After 21 Michelle Rubin; Rotary Club of Boca Raton’s OPAL co-chair Jan Savarick and Alana St. John, Rales Jewish Family Services. The HabCenter’s Maryanne Rodriguez closed out the program before newcomers were offered a tour. https:// habcenter.org/
“We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our community for showing up for us, for our clients, and for supporting our mission,” Henry said in a statement afterward. “HabCenter pours its heart and soul into providing exceptional programs for our clients to be empowered, gain independence, and live with dignity and respect.”
Date and Location: SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025
Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center 5150 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, FL 33486
Onsite Registration: 6:30 AM
Race Starts: 7:00 AM
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How to Pick the Right Plants for Your Location
(StatePoint) When planning your yard or garden, you likely focus on the what and the where. After all, a beautiful plant in a prime location enhances curb appeal and even bragging rights.
You may pay less attention though to understanding how your location, or plant hardiness zone, impacts your garden’s success. To help ensure your plants don’t just survive, but thrive, the experts at lawn care equipment manufacturer Exmark are sharing the following insights about plant hardiness:
What is Plant Hardiness?
Plant hardiness is the secret sauce of any healthy outdoor space. Plant
hardiness is the ability of a plant to survive adverse growing conditions such as drought, flooding, heat and cold. Have you ever watched with frustration as a late-season temperature dip leaves your beautiful buds with a serious case of frostbite? Plant hardiness zones were developed to help landscapers, gardeners and lawn care enthusiasts avoid this heartache.
American farming contributes billions of dollars to the gross national product annually, which is one reason why the USDA has long monitored weather data. If determining when the average final frost may occur for every region in the country is worth billions, what could that same knowledge mean for your garden? Well, choosing plants with hardiness levels appropriate to specific planting zones gives you the best chance of cultivating healthy, beautiful plants.
What is My Growing Zone?
The United States is divided into 13 zones. Zones 1-6 being the coldest, and 7-13 the warmest. Zone 1 averages -60
degrees F while zone 13 never drops below 70 degrees F. A general guideline is to plant anything designated for your zone or lower, but never higher. Know what zone you live in and make a point of checking the tag on the back of the plant or seed pack before planting.
Perennials Versus Annuals
There’s a reason you see palm trees in Sarasota, Florida, not Saginaw, Michigan. When it comes to perennials, it’s not about when the first frost is, but how cold it gets, and whether that plant can survive and thrive through winter.
Plant hardiness zones are less important however when it comes to annuals. Because these plants are only meant to last one growing season; waiting until after the average first frost date will save you from having to re-plant. Know that even if your plant survives the frost, it may never match the photo you saw advertised at the nursery.
Planting Zone Rule of Thumb
Plant hardiness zone maps are, well,
all over the map. Consider the number assigned to your zip code as a starting point. You may live right at the break between one zone and the other. When in doubt, guess too low, rather than too high. In the South, the heat stress a plant not made for the conditions. Your particular geography can also affect your hardiness zone, like if you live on a hill or in a valley.
For more insights, check out the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, and watch “Find Your Plant Hardiness Zone,” an episode of “Backyard Smart,” an original series from lawn care equipment manufacturer, Exmark. To watch the video, visit Backyard Life, which is part of a unique multimedia destination with a focus on helping homeowners improve their outdoor living spaces. There you can also download additional tips and view other Exmark Original Series videos.
Understanding what plants will thrive in your climate is essential to a healthy landscape. Fortunately, free resources abound to help you plant successfully.
How to Upgrade Your Household Shopping Routine
(StatePoint) From cleaning essentials to beauty supplies, store aisles are packed with brands competing for your loyalty. Making sense of all the labels and product features can be a challenge, that is, without proper guidance.
Helping you cut through the mass of products on shelves and narrow in on the best household essentials is Product of the Year. As the largest consumer-voted award for product innovation, winners represent the products that make consumers’ lives better or easier.
“The distinctive red seal found on the packaging of our award winners can serve as your beacon in a crowded marketplace,” says Mike Nolan, global CEO or Product of the Year Management. “Knowing a particular product was tested and loved by 40,000 other shoppers can make the task of shopping that much easier for you.”
As you stock up on household and personal items, consider these 25 Product of the Year winners, all of which stood out in their respective categories.
• Beauty: Schwarzkopf Keratin Root Color & Thickening Spray
• Body Wash: Dial Healthy Hydration Body Wash
• Car Care: Valvoline Restore & Protect
• Cat Care: Petivity (powered by Purina) Smart Litter Box Monitor System
• Cat Food: SHEBA Gravy Indulgence
• Cough & Cold: MUCINEX InstaSoothe Cough Relief
• Dog Food: Supreme Source Premium Mix-Ins
• Dog Treat: Supreme Source Savory Jerky Cuts
• Home Solutions: TAMKO
StormFighter FLEX
• Household Cleaning Essential: The Pink Stuff, The Miracle Cleaning Paste
• Pet Health: NaturVet Advanced Probiotics & Enzymes
• Surface Cleaner: Windex Fast Shine Foam
• Sustainable Kitchen: Compost Genie
• VMS: Natural Vitality CALM
For a chance to win a selection of this year’s award winning products, visit productoftheyearusa.com/sweepstakes. For more information and the complete list of this year’s forty-two winners, visit productoftheyearusa. com, and follow along on social media with #POYUSA2025 on Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn.
While researching each product individually is useful, it’s a time-consuming task you likely don’t have the time for. Fortunately, resources exist that can expedite the process of being an informed shopper.
Celsius Holdings Expands Its Reach with $1.8 Billion Acquisition of Alani Nu, Strengthening Boca Raton’s Presence in the Energy Drink Market
In a major win for Boca Raton’s business landscape, Celsius Holdings, Inc.—a homegrown success story— has announced a groundbreaking $1.8 billion acquisition of Alani Nutrition LLC, the popular brand behind Alani Nu. This strategic move positions Celsius as a leading force in the better-foryou, functional lifestyle sector, further cementing Boca Raton’s reputation as a hub for innovative and health-conscious businesses.
Founded and headquartered in Boca Raton, Celsius has become a powerhouse in the energy drink market, known for its health-forward beverages with no sugar, preservatives, or artificial ingredients. This acquisition not only bolsters Celsius’s product portfolio but also reinforces the company’s commitment to providing functional, health-focused beverages to a growing audience.
A Strategic Growth Opportunity Rooted in Boca Raton
With this acquisition, Celsius is blending its market strength with Alani Nu’s strong appeal among Gen Z and millennial consumers, particularly women seeking health-driven lifestyle products. The deal, expected to close in the
second quarter of 2025, will be financed through a combination of cash, debt fi nancing, and newly issued shares.
This merger marks a significant milestone not just for Celsius but also for Boca Raton’s local economy. As the company expands, it’s expected to create more opportunities and solidify the re gion’s status as a thriving center for inno vation and wellness-oriented enterprises.
Celsius’s Local Impact and Nation al Ambitions
Celsius CEO John Fieldly empha sized the importance of this acquisition, stating, “This is a defining moment for Celsius as we continue to lead the betterfor-you functional beverage movement. We’re proud to make this happen right here in Boca Raton.”
The acquisition could also have a rip ple effect on the local economy, bring ing new jobs, partnerships, and industry recognition to South Florida.
With Boca Raton as its founda tion, Celsius’s latest move sets the stage for national growth while maintaining strong local roots—a true testament to the city’s growing influence in the health and wellness market.
EDUCATION
Ocean Icon, Dr. Sylvia Earle to Headline Future Wavemakers STEM Competition for Kids in West Palm Beach
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
(February 14, 2025) – Future Wavemakers, a transformative STEM competition empowering young innovators to explore environmental education and ocean conservation, is now open for Florida students ages 4–18. This year’s competition will culminate in a thrilling “friendly shark tank” pitch event featuring world-renowned oceanographer, National Geographic’s Explorer-at-Large, and Library of Congress “Living Legend” Dr. Sylvia Earle, who will serve as a friendly shark judge. Florida teachers that submit five videos or more will receive a $100 gift card for school supplies.
The public is also invited to attend a kid-friendly ocean event at the Manatee Lagoon on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
Future Wavemakers STEM Competition: Inspiring the Next Generation of Ocean Advocates
Future Wavemakers provides students with an extraordinary opportunity to showcase their innovative solutions for ocean and wildlife conservation. Participants are encouraged to submit video entries presenting their ideas byMarch 21, 2025. The top 12 finalists (ages 7–18) will pitch their projects in front of an esteemed panel of Shark Judges, including Dr. Sylvia Earle, at the Future Wavemakers Kids Summit on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the FP&L’s Manatee Lagoon.
$10,000 Education Grant & $5,000 Student Scholarship
Wavemakers is proud to support STEM education by awarding a $10,000 education grant to the school/organization demonstrating the most active participation in the competition. Additionally, the top student will receive a $5,000 scholarship to further their STEM and ocean education endeavors.
Wave Makers Ocean Symposium & Champions for Conservation Events: Wavemakers Kids Summit
• Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
• Location: FP&L’s Manatee La-
goon, West Palm Beach, FL
• Details: Interactive activities for kids and guest speakers on ocean conservation.
Wavemakers Champions for Conservation Symposium for Adults
• Date: Friday, April 25, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
• Location: FP&L Manatee Lagoon, West Palm Beach, FL
• Details: A thought-provoking
discussion with leading conservationists and innovators.
Champions for Conservation Cocktail Party
• Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Palm Beach, FL
• Details: A fundraising event featuring ocean conservation leaders, including a keynote by Dr. Sylvia Earle.
Meet the Shark Judges:
Joining Dr. Sylvia Earle on the panel of Shark Judges are:
John Sculley – Former CEO of Apple Luca Martinez – Conservation Film Maker
Gabrielle Raymond McGee – Author and Founder of Wavemakers
Wavemakers is a groundbreaking initiative powered by Livingston’s Way, a South Florida-based 501(c)(3) organization. Committed to empowering individuals through education, media, and transformative opportunities, Wavemakers seeks to ignite curiosity, foster creativity, and inspire leadership in ocean conservation. Through the STEM Competition and Ocean Symposiums, Wavemakers provides young changemakers with the tools and support to tackle some of the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges.
Dr. Sylvia Earle is the President and Chairman of Mission Blue, an Explorer in Residence at National Geographic, and the Founder of Deep Ocean Exploration and Research Inc. (DOER). With over 100 expeditions and 7,500 hours spent underwater, she has authored more than 225 publications and received over 100 international awards, including Time Magazine’s Hero for the Planet and the National Geographic Hubbard Medal. She is the subject of the Emmy® Award-winning Netflix documentary Mission Blue.
How to Enter the Future Wavemakers STEM Competition:
Students can submit their video entries by March 21, 2025. Teachers, parents, or guardians may assist with submissions. For details on entering, visit https://futurewavemakers.org/competition/
Get Involved
For more information about participation, sponsorship, or attending the Wavemakers events, visit FutureWavemakers.org or contactinfo@FutureWavemakers.org
The Boca Raton Tribune
MUNICIPAL
Boca’s Gov Campus Open House Results
By Marci Shatzman
Hundreds of residents turned out for the city’s open house Wednesday evening to introduce Boca Raton residents to the Terra Frisbie Group partner that council chose last week among four contenders for a new government campus downtown.
Renderings of proposed facilities like a Racket Center and Gym, and layouts with open and green space were on easels around the reception area in the city’s The Studio at Mizner Park. But most of the crowd and questions were centered around a large table with a model of the suggested layout for the campus, relocating city hall, the community center and police headquarters among other city facilities. “It’s real and its 3D. It orients them and you can see where you live and you can see the streets,” said the Frisbie Group’s Tina Thomson.
The Terra Frisbie Group also had a QR code table for feedback later. And the city had signs for the government campus screens on the city website https://myboca.us/1431/Government-Campus and comment cards on tables.
This was a real open house with no speeches, although Deputy City Manager Chrissy Gibson, other city staff and city council members Marc Wigder and Fran Nachlas were there. So were longtime local architects in Boca Raton, among them Juan Caycedo, Derrick Vander Ploeg and George Garcia. City residents who may or not be directly affected by final plans and construction attended in droves. Judith Teller Kaye brought 16 questions, among them plans for more parking and traffic lights. One member of the city’s Tennis Center across from City Hall carried a sign. Speakers at city meetings now held in the 6500 Congress Ave. building, not city hall, have expressed concerns about relocating recreational facilities like the tennis center and sports fields like Meadows Field behind city hall.
City council has made it clear that nothing has been agreed on, and public comment sessions are included in three city meetings on Feb. 24, 25, and a fourth on March 17. The next step in the process is an interim agreement with the Terra Frisbie Group scheduled for March 18.
ENTERTAINMENT
Coming This Weekend: Arts Garage in Delray Beach is Presenting axes, herbs and satchels
(Delray Beach, FL – February 20, 2025) Marjorie Waldo, President & CEO of Arts Garage, today reminded theater fans that the nonprofit organization is presenting a world premiere production this weekend as part of its ongoing Artists-in-Residence (AiR) series, which is underwritten by a grant from the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s Cultural Arts & Education Fund.
The production—axes, herbs and satchels—was developed and performed by The Anthropologists, one of New York City’s leading devised theatre companies, which is dedicated to “the
collaborative creation of investigative theatre that inspires action.” According to its Mission Statement, the group fuses “research, expressive movement, and rigorous dramaturgy (to) create dynamic plays rooted in social inquiry.”
“Ever since it was founded in 2008, The Anthropologists have used theatre to engage with challenging questions, to re-contextualize the present and reimagine our collective future— and that’s exactly what this dynamic group will be doing at Arts Garage,” says Waldo.
February 23 (Sunday) at 7 pm
AXES, HERBS AND SATCHELS
Performed by The Anthropologists
Black and brown birthing bodies are in danger. Can the silenced traditions of Black midwives hold the key to saving them? With a company of six Black women and femme performers, axes, herbs and satchels travels across generations with storytelling, movement, and ritual. Developed through extensive ethnographic research and personal accounts, this stunning new
play opens a space for collective learning and profound healing.
Rooted in the history and embodied wisdom of doulas and midwives, axes, herbs and satchels is a celebration of traditional knowledge held in the Black birth worker community and a potent examination of maternal mortality.
The United States has a maternal mortality rate that is three times higher than any other high-income country. Black and Indigenous birthing people are particularly at risk, with death rates up to three times more likely than their white counterparts. Modern medicine may be at our fingertips, but did it come at the cost of losing the ancient practices of doulas and midwives?
The play is being devised from an array of research materials; first-hand accounts, medical textbooks, ethnological research, and primary sources documenting grand midwives and the history of midwifery.
The team behind and starring in axes, herbs and satchels include Co-Director/Co-Writer Melissa Moschitto, Co-Director/Performer Sandie Luna,
and Performer/Devisers Jalissa Fulton, Asha John, and Brianna Johnson, Performer Shakerria Breonie Henderson, and Deviser/Contributing Writer Devynity Wray.
Pre-Show Open Rehearsal & Talkback:
“Arts Garage will present a unique opportunity to engage with axes, herbs and satchels by featuring an open rehearsal and talkback session,” adds Waldo. “We are extending this invitation to local high school and college students, with a special opportunity for participants in Acting for Adults, a long-time adult arts education course, to gain insight into the artistic process. This is an enriching experience designed to foster creativity and dialogue among aspiring young artists.”
How to Purchase Tickets to axes, herbs and satchels:
Tickets are $50 each (including fees) and can be purchased by calling Arts Garage at 561.450.6357 or by going online to www.ArtsGarage.org.
Calling All Wine Lovers: Bacchus Beckons Kicks Off Boca Bacchanal 2025
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA (February 10, 2025) – The 2025 Boca Bacchanal will begin with Bacchus Beckons, an elegant kickoff event on February 27, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Saks Fifth Avenue in Boca Raton. This exclusive evening will unveil the highly
anticipated Vintner Dinner locations, hosts, chefs, and featured wines, while offering guests the first opportunity to purchase tickets for these intimate dining experiences.
“Bacchus Beckons is the perfect way to uncork the excitement for Boca Bacchanal 2025,”said Mary Csar, Executive Director of the Boca Raton Historical Society.“This festive evening sets the stage for an extraordinary season of fine wine, gourmet cuisine, and community celebration. We look forward to welcoming guests as we reveal the much-anticipated Vintner Dinner pairings and toast to Boca Raton’s Centennial.”
Tickets to Bacchus Beckons are $60 per person and can be purchased now at https://bacchusbeckons.eventbrite. com.
Following Bacchus Beckons, Boca Bacchanal’s renowned Vintner Dinners will take place on select dates in
April 2025. Hosted at elegant private residences and distinguished venues throughout Boca Raton, these exclusive evenings will pair world-class vintners with celebrated chefs to create intimate five-course dining experiences. Tickets for Vintner Dinners are $350 per person and are available in limited quantities.
The festivities will culminate with the highly anticipated Grand Tasting on Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the historic The Addison. As Boca Raton’s signature food and wine event, the Grand Tasting will showcase over 200 varieties of wine, champagne, spirits, and craft beer. Guests will savor an array of delectable dishes from top local chefs and restaurants, alongside gourmet creations from The Addison. The afternoon will also feature an immersive art installation by Artnest; exciting silent auction, offering exclusive lifestyle experiences, wine collections, and luxury travel packages; and a Christian Louboutin raffle, courtesy of Saks
Fifth Avenue.
Presented by Publix, Boca Bacchanal is Boca Raton’s premier wine and food celebration, benefiting the Boca Raton Historical Society and the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum. This year’s event holds special significance as it honors Boca Raton’s Centennial, bringing the community together to celebrate the city’s rich history while supporting its future.
Tickets for the Grand Tasting are $175 per person and are available at https://GrandTasting2025.eventbrite. com.
Boca Bacchanal 2025 is made possible through the generous support of sponsors, including Publix, Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), The Addison, The Boca Raton, Saks Fifth Avenue, Merit Mile, BRiC/CP Partners, Boca Magazine, Boca Chamber of Commerce, Legends Radio, ArtNest, and many more.
Norm Lewis Brings His Broadway Magic to The Wick Theatre
The Wick Theatre in Boca Raton is proud to bring the iconic baritone voice of Norm Lewis to our stage. In his oneman show, Lewis will present a revue of songs hand-picked from his impressive resumé of leading man roles and will lend his unique and insightful vocal versatility to selections ranging from jazz and blues, to soul, pop, and classic American favorites. Renowned for his acting work on stage and screen, this SAG, Grammy and Tony-Award nominated star, made history as the first African American Phantom on Broadway and was recently seen in the groundbreaking FX series Pose. Join us for this extraordinary show, Norm Lewis-with His Broadway Magic on Saturday, March 1 at 7:30pm with prices
$75-95 and Sunday, March 2 at 2pm with prices $100-$125. Learn more at www.thewick.org or call the box office at 561-995-2333.
“It is a privilege to welcome the immensely talented Norm Lewis to our stage,” says Marilynn A. Wick, Managing Executive Producer. “His distinctive voice has resonated with audiences across the globe, and we are delighted to present these special performances showcasing his remarkable versatility.”
About Norm Lewis:
Emmy, Tony, and SAG Award nominee, Norm Lewis, recently starred in Spike Lee’s critically acclaimed, “Da 5 Bloods,” and in the groundbreaking FX series, Pose. Additionally, Mr. Lewis can be seen starring in ABC’s newest series, Women of The Movement, and offscreen, his voice can be heard in the latest season of Apple TV’s animated series, Central Park. He was also seen as ‘Caiaphas’ in the award-winning NBC television special, “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert!,” alongside John Legend, Sara Bareilles, and Alice Cooper.
Mr. Lewis returned to Broadway in the Fall of 2021, starring in Chicken and Biscuits at the Circle In The Square Theatre. He previously appeared in the Broadway revival of Once
on This Island and as Sweeney Todd in the Off-Broadway production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at the Barrow Street Theatre, receiving the AUDELCO Award for his performance. In May of 2014, he made history as The Phantom of the Opera’s first African American Phantom on Broadway.
He has been seen on PBS in the Live From Lincoln Center productions of Showboat with Vanessa Williams, Norm Lewis: Who Am I?, New Year’s Eve: A Gershwin Celebration with Diane Reeves, as well as American Voices with Renée Fleming and the PBS Specials First You Dream – The Music of Kander & Ebb and Ella Wishes You A Swingin’ Christmas. He can be seen recurring in the VH1 series, Daytime Divas, also alongside Vanessa Williams. His additional television credits include Dr. Death, Mrs. America, Better Things, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Bull, Chicago Med, Gotham, The Blacklist, and Blue Bloods, as well as in his recurring role as Senator Edison Davis on the hit drama Scandal.
Mr. Lewis is a proud founding member of Black Theatre United, an organization which stands together to help protect Black people, Black talent and Black lives of all shapes and orientations in theatre and communities across the country. He received Tony,
Drama Desk, Drama League, and Outer Critics Circle award nominations for his performance as Porgy in the Broadway production of The Gershwins’ Porgy & Bess. Other Broadway credits include Sondheim on Sondheim, The Little Mermaid, Les Misérables, Chicago, Amour, The Wild Party, Side Show, Miss Saigon, and The Who’s Tommy. In London’s West End he has appeared as Javert in Les Misérables and Les Misérables: The 25th Anniversary Concert, which aired on PBS.
Off-Broadway Mr. Lewis has performed in Dessa Rose (Drama Desk nomination, AUDELCO Award), Shakespeare in the Park’s The Tempest, The Two Gentlemen of Verona (Drama League nomination), Captains Courageous, and A New Brain. His regional credits include Porgy in The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess (A.R.T.), Ragtime, Dreamgirls (with Jennifer Holliday), First You Dream, Sweeney Todd, and The Fantasticks.
His additional film credits include Christmas In Tune (starring opposite Reba McEntire), Magnum Opus, Winter’s Tale, Sex and the City 2, Confidences, and Preaching to the Choir.
Norm’s albums “The Norm Lewis Christmas Album” & “This is The Life” can be found on Amazon.com as well as cdbaby.com.
OBITUARY
Frances Lily Steiner
October 2, 1941 – February 11, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Frances Lily Steiner, the loving wife of Sydney J. Steiner (deceased), the caring sister of Jack Kimel (deceased) and Dori (and Derek) Finn, and the cherished mother of Honey Steiner (deceased), David Steiner, and Janine (and Sasha) Jovanovic. She was a proud and adoring grandmother to Franky Bernstein, Sami (and Andrew) Spalter, Noah (and Shelby) Steiner, Max Jovanovic, and Roman Jovanovic, and the great-grandmother of Ivy Jean.
Frances passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. A long-time resident of Dallas, Texas, Frances was born in Siberia,
Russia, on October 2, 1941. As a young child, she survived the Holocaust. Her remarkable resilience, courage and devotion to her family were forged in those early, defining years. At the age of five, she moved with her family to Toronto, Canada, where she would later build a beautiful life of her own.
For sixty years, Frances was completely devoted to her beloved husband, Sydney. Together, they built not only a family but a legacy, rooted in love, strength, and unwavering commitment to their bond. Their union inspired all who were fortunate to know them.
Frances took immense pride in her family. A devoted homemaker, she had a deep and abiding love for gardening, cooking, and baking, all of which she ap-
proached with grace, creativity, and joy. Throughout her life, she prioritized upholding Jewish traditions and instilling them in her family.
Frances was a woman of beauty, intelligence, and worldly charm. Her love for fine art, antiques, and wine was matched only by her generosity and passion for the arts in both Dallas and Toronto. Through her support and involvement, she touched the hearts of many, leaving an indelible mark on the communities she held dear.
In accordance with the family’s wishes, funeral services were held privately. Frances’s legacy of love, grace, and dedication to her family will continue to inspire and live on in all who had the privilege of knowing her.
The Boca Raton Tribune
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
MERIDIAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, LTD., CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2024-CA-009647 Plaintiff, v. SARAH SULLIVAN, SEAN SULLIVAN, et al Defendants.
AMENDED NOTICE OF JUDI-
CIAL SALE BY THE CLERK
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to an Order or Final Judgment entered in the above styled cause now pending in said court, that I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash on- line at www.palmbeach.realforeclose.com at 10:00 o’clock AM on April 17, 2025 the following described property: The South 100 feet of LOT 4, Block 7, SPANISH RIVER LAND COMPANY
SUBDIVISION, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 16, Page, 90, of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida.
Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this court on 2/13/2025.
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ProAthlete Financial Group Inc. seeks a Multilingual Client Services Associate in Boca Raton, FL. Duties: Providing general assistance to clients in Russian and Ukrainian languages, as clients are professional athletes and do not speak fluent English. Approximately 50 clients that speak Russian or Ukrainian. Requirements: Bachelor’s in Linguistics, Interdisciplinary Studies, or related field. This position requires two months of experience as translator, interpreter or related. Must be available during unconventional hours (weekends, holidays, evenings). Travel is required approximately 1 week per month to assist clients. Fluency in Russian and Ukrainian is required. Full-time. To apply: Send letter of application and resume to apply@ proathletebm.com. ProAthlete Financial Group Inc. is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
