Boca’s Centennial Meet-and-Greet
Boca Ratonians turned out by the hundreds to meet the people who run the city. Boca’s free “State of the City and Community Celebration” with live music proved irresistible on a perfect Friday evening in the open-air Mizner Park Amphitheater.
Staff members from each city department had a booth, many with games and takeaways. Boca Raton Historical Society even had the centennial’s coffee table book for sale. City Council members were right there at the entrance of the booths to connect with residents. And Boca Raton police and the Fire Rescue Services were out in force, too. They even gave away firefighter hats to the kids.
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Games
STATEPOINT CROSSWORD
THEME: VACATION DESTINATIONS
ACROSS
1. Aladdin’s find 5. Reggae precursor 8. “Lights out” signal 12. Not good 13. Flock’s echo 14. ____ diet, a.k.a. caveman diet
15. Kind of jerk 16. *Southern and Southwestern U.S. region: Sun ____ 17. Financial backer
18. *Switzerland’s skiing destination (2 words)
20. Ivan the Terrible, e.g. 21. Clint Eastwood’s “Play ____ for Me” 22. One in a pod 23. Wear out
26. Masculine
30. *Princess’ turf
31. Makes a sum (2 words)
34. “He’s Just Not That ____ You”
35. Dionysus’ pipe-playing companion
37. Choose
38. Provide food
39. Answer from a tunnel
40. Virtual you
42. ____ Scare
43. Prickly plant
45. *Second “National Lampoon’s Vacation” destination
47. Biblical Adam’s partner
48. Cause and effect cycle?
50. Goals
52. *Jamaica and Cayman Islands location
56. Bert’s sidekick
57. Poet Pound
58. Hay bundle
59. “The Great Gatsby” author
60. Billiards relative 61. Theories
62. ____-deaf
63. Boar’s mate
64. Reason to cram
DOWN
1. Not more
2. Swear, not curse
3. Between mini and maxi
4. Bodily fluid
5. Small silvery fish
6. ____ G. of “SpongeBob SquarePants”
7. Aardvark’s repast
8. *Serengeti National Park location
9. Aquatic plant
10. Pressure inducer
11. *Costa del ____, Spain
13. Humiliated
14. Eucharistic plate
19. Fretted instrument
22. OB-GYN test
23. Balance sheet item
24. *Coastal destination
25. Policeman’s club in
LAST WEEK RESULT
India
26. Cockapoo or Puggle, e.g.
27. Foreword
28. Make tea
29. Vast multitude
32. Peace symbol
33. *Rest and relaxation destination
36. *El Capitan and Half Dome location
38. Pigeon food?
40. Brewery order
41. Acrobatic move
44. Living room centerpiece?
46. Velveteen creature
48. Type of membranophone
49. Cupid’s ammo
50. Gas station brand
51. Aware of a secret (2 words)
52. Porcinos
53. “At ____, soldier”
54. Charitable contribution
55. Hawk’s aerie, e.g.
56. Time in NYC
COMMUNITY
Splash into License-Free Freshwater Fishing Weekend
Boca Raton, FL – Mark your calendars for an opportunity to go freshwater fishing during the upcoming Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) license-free freshwater fishing weekend!
This spring’s license-free fishing weekend is on April 5 and 6 and invites residents and visitors to explore the many recreational freshwater fishing opportunities Florida has to offer. Whether
you like to fish from the shore or your boat, there are so many options available across the state.
Visit the FWC’s fishing basics webpage for tips and information on how to start fishing or refresh your knowledge.
All other rules, such as seasons, bag and size limits apply. To renew or purchase a fishing license, visit GoOutdoorsFlorida.com.
Anglers of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to take advantage of this special weekend that allows them to reel in their favorite freshwater species without the need for a fishing license. There are two family fishing events during this weekend:
Tenoroc Fish Management Area
3829 Tenoroc Mine Road, Lakeland, FL 33805
April 5, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Pre-registration required and ends on Friday, April 4, at 5 p.m. Call the FWC at 863-648-3200 to register for the event. There will be a casting contest, exhibitors and other outdoor activities for youth participants. A free lunch will be provided by Publix Supermarkets and the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida. Bait and a limited number of loaner rods and reels will also be provided free of charge to youth aged 15 and younger. A parent or guardian must accompany youth participants.
Florida Bass Conservation Center
3583 County Road 788, Webster, FL 33597
Attendees should bring fishing gear and bait. A free lunch of hotdogs and hamburgers will be provided by Vital Fleet Services.
Visit MyFWC.com and learn where to go freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing, or how to find a boat ramp or pier near you.
Check out FWC’s bass fishing recognition program TrophyCatch and submit your 8-pound and greater largemouth bass to win prizes.
Did you have a blast on the water? Plan ahead for the next freshwater license-free fishing weekend on June 8 and 9!
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BOCA BACCHANAL 2025 IS COMING! April 6, 2015 – Save The Date!
By Kenny Spahn
SAVE THE DATE, fellow foodies and oenophiles – the Boca Bacchanal is almost here! The area’s beloved wine and culinary celebration culminates with the Grand Tasting on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at the historic The Addison, with several preliminary events leading the way.
Boca Bacchanal is the city’s longest-running and most esteemed culinary event. Named in honor of Bacchus, the Greek god of wine, the annual event celebrates a season of food, wine, and community celebration—all benefiting the Boca Raton Historical Society and the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum. “This year is particularly special as we celebrate Boca Raton’s 100th anniversary,” notes Mary Csar, Executive Director of the Boca Raton Historical Society.
As usual, the Bacchanal kicked off in grand style with its Bacchus Beckons launch in February, revealing this year’s Vintner Dinner hosts, chefs, and vintners. The highly anticipated Vintner Dinners take place April 3, 4 & 5 at exclusive private homes and distinguished venues throughout Boca Raton. These intimate five-course dining experiences pair world-class vintners with celebrated chefs for an unforgettable culinary journey. Tickets to the Vitner Dinners are $350.
This year marks a new event, a special Cocktail Soirée, “Celebrating 100 Years of Mizner” on April 5, hosted by special celebrity guest, “Food God” Jonathan Cheban. Tickets to the Cocktail Soirée are $275 per person.
Then comes the feature event, the highly-anticipated Grand Tasting on Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Boca’s famed The Addison restaurant and historic grounds. Guests will indulge in 200+ varieties of wine, champagne, spirits, and craft beer, alongside delectable tastings from the area’s top local chefs and restaurants. Stay tuned for my upcoming full article with more details including a full list of the Grand Tasting restaurants – but look for returning favorites in -
cluding Alley Cat, Gourmetphile, KakaoZon Chocolate, Oceans 234, Sushi By Bou, The Boca Raton, The Capital Grille, and The Seagate Resort – plus of course, multiple stations by the host venue, The Addison. The afternoon also features a stunning immersive art installation by ArtNest, musical entertainment an exciting silent auction, and a chance to win a coveted Christian Louboutin raffle prize courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue. Tickets for the Grand Tasting are $175. NB: A promo code for a $25 discount will be available for the first 100 early ticket purchasers!
Tickets to all events and more information can be obtained at the Museum’s website, www.bocahistory.org, and also on www.Eventbrite.com. NB: A promo code for a $25 discount will be available for the first 100 early ticket purchasers!
All proceeds go to benefit the Boca Raton Historical Society and the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum .
NOTE: The Grand Tasting and Vitner Dinners often sell out – so order your tickets now!
About The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum:
The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum is the home of the Boca Raton Historical Society, whose mission is to collect, preserve, and present information and artifacts relevant to the past and evolving history of Boca Raton and to maintain a visible role in education and advocacy of historic preservation in the community. The museum is located in historic Town Hall at 71 N. Federal Highway in Boca, and open to the public. For more information, call (561) 395-6766 or visit www.BocaHistory.org.
About the Author:
Kenny Spahn is a renowned food critic, culinary columnist, and restaurant authority, and has published over 800 culinary articles. Mr. Spahn also heads up Restaurant Placement Group restaurant recruiters, the area’s exclusive recruiting, placement, and consulting firm for the restaurant and hospitality industry. www.RestaurantPlacement. com
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A Special Welcome to Our New Columnist, Douglas G. Logan
By Douglas Heizer
As Publisher of The Boca Raton Tribune, I have the great pleasure of welcoming someone with an incredible career, a deep well of experience, and—most importantly—an excellent first name!
Yes, Douglas G. Logan and I share a name, but let’s be clear: he’s the one with decades of experience leading major sports organizations, pioneering leagues, and shaping the world of athletics. I, on the other hand, am just lucky to have him join our team!
I have admired Douglas for a long time, especially for his contributions to soccer, the sport I love. As the first Commissioner and CEO of Major League Soccer (MLS), he played a key role in laying the foundation for the league’s future success. His leadership extended beyond soccer, leading USA Track & Field and overseeing some of the biggest moments in sports and entertainment. Now, I’m thrilled to say he’s bringing his sharp insights, incredible stories, and wealth of experience to our pages.
nam to boardrooms, from championship stadiums to intimate moments of self-reflection. He has seen the highs of triumph and the depths of failure, and he brings those experiences to life in a way that is both compelling and deeply human.
A Column That Challenges and Inspires
Each week, Logan will bring fresh insights, engaging anecdotes, and thought-provoking perspectives that challenge the way we see the world. His columns will cover:
• The intersection of sports, culture, and business
• Leadership, risk-taking, and resilience
• The value of failure as a stepping stone to success
• ehind-thescenes insights from a life spent at the forefront of major events
Join the Conversation
More Than a Leader—A Storyteller With a Lifetime of Lessons
Beyond his executive roles, Logan is an introspective storyteller who understands the power of narratives—whether in sports, business, or personal growth. His experiences, from navigating highstakes negotiations to witnessing history alongside global icons, have given him a unique perspective on success, failure, and the “frisson of jeopardy”—that exhilarating space between risk and reward.
His writing is shaped by a lifetime of lessons—from the battlefields of Viet-
We invite our readers to engage with Logan’s columns, share their thoughts, and be part of a dialogue that goes beyond the surface. With his unparalleled experience and sharp storytelling, Douglas G. Logan is sure to bring a new dimension of depth and discussion to our pages.
I have no doubt that I’ll learn a lot from him—just like our readers will! With Douglas G. Logan on board, The Boca Raton Tribune is gaining a powerhouse of knowledge and storytelling.
Welcome aboard, Douglas—I’m honored to have you with us!
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Need a Relationship Reset? Try Selflessness
By: Rick Warren
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 (NIV)
Not only does God see you as acceptable and valuable—he also sees you as deeply lovable. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16 NIV).
The verse doesn’t say God loves only beautiful, intelligent, or perfect people. It says God loves the world—all of us. That includes you. Jesus essentially said, “I’d rather die than live without you.” That’s how much God loves you.
Isaiah 54:10 says, “‘The mountains and hills may crumble, but my love for you will never end. . . . ’ So says the LORD who loves you” (GNT).
God’s love has two key characteristics you must never forget:
God’s love is consistent. God isn’t moody or fickle. His love doesn’t depend on good or bad days. A woman once shared how her mother’s moods kept her guessing—one day she’d get a hug from her, the next she’d be ignored or worse. God’s love isn’t like that. He loves you with unchanging, steady affection every single day.
God’s love is unconditional. God’s love doesn’t say, “I love you if . . . ” or “I love you because . . . ” Instead, God’s love says, “I love you. Period.” His love isn’t based on your performance; it’s based on his character. God’s love says, “You’re mine. I made you. I saved you. I redeemed you. I want you with me forever.” God’s love is absolute and doesn’t change. You’ll never need to earn it.
Doubting God’s love leads to trouble. In fact, every time you sin, it’s because you doubt his love and think you know better than he does. For example, when God says to keep sex within marriage, it’s not because he’s restrictive—it’s because he loves you and knows what’s best. But when you choose to step out of his plan and follow your own way instead, you doubt his love and often experience the painful consequences of your sin.
You can build your life on these two
truths: God loves you consistently, and he loves you unconditionally. He will never stop loving you, no matter what. That’s a foundation you can trust forever.PLAY today’s audio teaching from Pastor Rick
Talk It Over
• When have you experienced moody, inconsistent love? How has that affected your understanding of God’s love?
• When have you doubted God’s love and followed your own path instead of his? What was the result?
• God loves you consistently and unconditionally. What difference does that kind of love make in your life?
• What is your choice about Jesus?
God proved his love for you through his Son, Jesus Christ. The Bible says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16 NIV).
Are you ready to trust God to fulfill his promise of eternal life? If so, start by praying this simple prayer:
“Dear God, I don’t want my sin to separate me from you any longer. You have promised that if I believe in Jesus, you’ll forgive me for everything I’ve ever done wrong, you’ll show me the purpose of my life, and you’ll accept me into your family and bring me to heaven one day to live with you for eternity.
“Jesus, I confess my sin, and I believe you are my Savior. I trust you when you say salvation comes by grace, through faith, and not by anything I do. I ask you to come into my life as my Lord. Today, I commit my life to you.
“I want to live the way you created me to live—at peace and rested—and to use the remainder of my life to serve you. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.”
If you just prayed to accept Jesus, please email me at Rick@PastorRick.com and let me know about it. I’d like to send you some free materials to help you start your journey with Jesus.
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The Midfielders
By Douglas G Logan
Crisis brings out different things in different people. Adrenaline, (or epinephrine) is the human hormone that stokes both the fight and flee responses. Who fights; who flees? Why? Mysteries of human behavior.
Some politicians unexpectedly meet the moment. Harry Truman, the Missouri haberdasher, stepped up and pushed the apocalyptic buttons that ended WW II. George W. Bush, the Texas frat boy, was exceptional in the days after 9/11. Rudy Giuliani, the glib prosecutor, became America’s Mayor in the same crisis. All three exhibited courageous leadership, resoluteness and aplomb. Unexpectedly.
There is a school of thought that the Supreme Court’s current makeup will deliver to Trump a validation for all of his legal woes. He is certainly stretching the fabric of jurisprudence. Conventional thinking is that he is forcing issues to his friendliest venue, SCOTUS. There he anticipates favorable rulings on all his extreme expansions of Executive Branch power. A safe 6-3 margin.
I’m not so sure.
We soccer junkies are frequently obsessed with strategies that are executed by formations. Generally lineups are stated in numerical fashion: 4–3-3, or 4-5-1. The first digit indicates the number of defenders; the second, the midfielders; the third the forwards, the attackers. I see the current court as 3-2-4.
Three liberal women, united in defending progressive left-of-center values. Four men devoted to supporting the challenges to the status quo ante by the administration. That leaves the two midfielders, the unpredictable center of the court.
Now, I don’t suggest that Justice Roberts bears any resemblance to Zinedine Zidane. Or that Justice Coney Barrett is the second coming of Michelle Akers. But these two jurists really hold the key to outcomes of the current Trump/Musk purges. At one time both were thought as predictable votes of support for Federalist Society orthodoxy. Today that is not the case, and for different reasons.
Roberts’ name is on this court. For him it’s legacy. He appears to be appalled by the public’s suspicion of politicization. By the historically low approval ratings. For him it’s optics. He knows his bench is walking into a trap. Any proTrump decision will be seen as further corruption. I believe he will be a moderating vote to save his court’s reputational scalp.
Coney Barrett is, in my opinion, motivated differently. She came on the court portrayed by the left as a character from the dystopian “Handmaid’s Tale”. I have seen her in a different light. A brilliant Notre Dame professor who finds time for prayer in her life. She appears to approach issues with her faith at her right hand. In recent months she has taken positions that have surprised and angered her right-wing sponsors. A recent post from a MAGA zealot was shocking.
“Amy Coney Barrett was a DEI appointee.”
Both Zidane and Akers are known for far more than their football skills. I consider them, respectively, the toughest and most courageous midfielders I ever saw play. May their Supreme Court avatars posses the same qualities.
Will E.P.A. Realign with ‘Drill Baby Drill,’ By Removing All Environmental Seat Belts?
By: Tom Madden
Has there been a profound change of heart about heat, and how not to treat it, high up the ladder in our government?
Trump’s new E.P.A. administrator Lee Zeldin seems in sync with his boss’s view that climate change is not a problem.
So, is Zeldin also a fan of drill baby drill and see his priority as doing whatever he can to make buying cars, heating homes and running businesses cheaper, regardless of the costs to something called our environment?
And to accomplish that, might his most consequential act be proposing the agency erase the E.P.A.’s legal authority to regulate carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases?
Oh, what exciting times we live in. Some of us have to crawl through mud, paddle across towns, while others watch the stock market jumping on a trampoline and our government nearly shutting down.
Who’s directing this film? George Lucas? Stanley Kubrick? Steven Spielberg?
Zeldin sounds ready and willing to reconsider or reinterpret decades worth of science showing global warming endangers humanity. Moral? He’s minding how his boss sees a way out, and up! To an outer space free of regulations.
Zeldin derisively refers to the legal underpinnings stemming from science as “the holy grail of the climate change religion,” sounding like an Administrator Agnostic.
Zeldin calls recent actions “the largest deregulatory announcement in U.S. history,” adding “today the green new scam ends, as the E.P.A. does its part to usher in a golden age of American success.”
The Great Unwinding
And to help bring that about he said the E.P.A. would unwind dozens of protections against air and water pollution.
He promises also to overturn limits on soot from smokestacks even though linked to respiratory problems in humans and premature deaths and end restrictions on emissions of mercury, a neurotoxin.
And while he’s at it, he’ll say goodbye to the “good neighbor rule” requiring states to address their own pollution
when it’s carried by winds into neighboring states. And E.P.A. would eliminate enforcement efforts prioritizing the protection of poor and minority communities.
The Costs?
When the agency creates environmental policy, it would no longer consider the costs to society from wildfires, droughts, storms and other disasters that might be made worse by pollution inherently connected to that policy, says Zeldin.
Fortunately for those of us living beside warming pestilential oceans, Zeldin’s announcements do not carry the force of law and E.P.A. would have to undergo a lengthy process of public comment and develop environmental and economic justifications for the changes it proposes.
Meanwhile, Zeldin seems to resonate with President Trump, who has called climate change a hoax, campaigned on a promise to “drill, baby, drill” and ease regulations on fossil fuel companies. Just the other day our new energy secretary declared fossil fuels are the future!
Since returning to the White House, while Trump has done many good things, he has also lowered government’s capability to fight global warming by freezing funds for climate programs authorized by Congress, firing scientists working on weather and climate forecasts, and cutting federal support for transitioning away from fossil fuels. Who knows? Maybe in the end, it’ll all turn out. Or be the end.
A recent article in the NY Times points out that our country is the world’s largest historic emitter of carbon dioxide, a planet-warming greenhouse gas that scientists agree is driving climate change and intensifying hurricanes, floods, wildfires and droughts, as well as species extinction.
Last year was the hottest in recorded history, and the United States experienced 27 disasters that each cost at least $1 billion, compared to three in 1980, adjusted for inflation.
Democrats and environmental activists decried Zeldin’s moves, accusing him of abandoning the E.P.A.’s responsibility. And what’s the E.P.A.’s responsibility?
Is it not about protecting both human health, and along with it, the environment?
Legal documents are important to Americans at any age
By: Toni King
Hi Toni:
I am turning 65 and retiring from my current employer and will no longer have health insurance benefits, life insurance, and dental and vision benefits. My husband will still be employed with benefits from his current employer.
I have been told that if I do not have a Power of Attorney or other legal documents in effect for both of us, we could have a major problem. In the event of a serious health issue — such as a stroke or accident — if we cannot decide things for ourselves, our family would have to go to court and file for legal guardianship to represent us in the future.
I am not sure what type of attorney we’ll need, and I want to make sure that we have the legal documents processed correctly. Thanks.
–Jessica from Tula, Okla.
Hello Jessica:
I completely understand how you feel. Americans who are under 65, enrolling in Medicare at 65 or retiring past 65, whether healthy or with serious health conditions, are struggling with this issue. What age you are does not matter.
During a Toni Says Medicare consultation, the Medicare team advises everyone to seek an elder law attorney or legal aid center to draft a new or updated general power of attorney, medical power of attorney and living will document, which are filed properly. These three legal documents can reduce the stress during a trying medical time.
Also Jessica, adult children need to verify that their parents, no matter their age, have a power of attorney, medical power of attorney and living will. The parents need to realize that they are not giving up their independence by their adult children being able to sign for their medical care. It is not an easy time when an adult child must take a “parental” role with the one who has always been their parent.
The three legal documents are:
— General Power of Attorney: This is the cornerstone of a financial plan. It ensures that a person’s wishes will be respected if there comes a time
when he or she is unable to act. It is a written document whereby someone is appointed to manage your financial affairs in the event of illness or incapacity. If you are incapacitated, assigning power of attorney is critical to ensure your future independence. Without it, you risk having your affairs managed by a court-appointed guardian, often a stranger under court supervision, leaving you and your family without the ability to offer input. In other words, without it you lose financial control.
— Medical Power of Attorney (also known as a Health Care Power of Attorney): This gives someone you trust the legal authority to act on your behalf regarding health care decisions if you ever become incapacitated or unable to communicate.
— Living Will/Advance Directive: This is a written statement that details the type of care you want (or do not want) if you become incapacitated. A living will bears no relation to the conventional will or living trust used to leave property at death; it is strictly a document to spell out your health care preferences or wishes.
Jessica, visit www.medicare.gov/ coverage/advance-care-planning to explore “advance care planning” information and search for an elder law attorney in your specific zip code that specializes in elder law or estate planning.
My legal documents event happened when I had an accident while grilling steaks, when an 8-foot flame jumped from propane tank, burning my hair, face, and left arm. I was ambulanced to a burn unit with all of my legal documents that I keep in a safe and easy place for my family to find. (Luckily, I only had a first-degree burn.) That was when I knew the value of telling my readers about having their legal documents prepared for an emergency.
Toni King is an author and columnist on Medicare and health insurance issues. She has spent nearly 30 years as a top sales leader in the field. If you have a Medicare question, email info@ tonisays.com or call 832-519-8664. The “Medicare Survival Guide Advanced” edition and her new “Confused about Medicare” video series are available at www.tonisays.com.
Palm Beach County Community Services Department Accepting Notice of Funding Opportunity Applications
Palm Beach County, FL – Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Community Services Department (CSD) invites eligible entities to submit proposals for the Financially Assisted Agencies (FAA) Economic Mobility/Stability Category, including the Subcategory of Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, for Fiscal Years 2026 – 2028 (Oct. 1, 2025 – Sept. 30, 2028).
Proposed Economic Stability/ Mobility Category programs and services should address strategies and best practices that demonstrate positive change toward the department’s goal of stabilizing clients in crisis and moving clients along the self-sufficiency continuum toward upward mobility.
Funding will be distributed for each category/subcategory as follows:
· Continuous Quality Improvement/Management
· Program Service
1. Economic Stability serving households with and without children
• A. Emergency Financial Assistance
• B. Safety Net Navigation & Linkage Services
• C. Temporary Employment/Apprenticeship Service
• D. Tax Preparation Services
• E. Legal Services (Eviction Prevention)
2. Economic Mobility
• A. Securing Our Future Initiative serving households with children ages 0-17
• B. Self-Sufficiency serving households without children
3. Sub Category- Intellectual Disabilities
• A. Emergency Financial Assistance
• B. Safety Net Navigation & Linkage Services
• C. Case Management
• D. Supported Employment/Career Planning/Center-based Employment Training
• E. Life Skills (Financial Literacy/Computer Skills Training/Employment Skills Training)
• F. Day Programming
• G. Supported Living Services
• H. Residential Services with Case Management
• I. Retirement Services
• J. Respite for Caregivers
4. Sub Category- Seniors age 60 and up
• A. Adult Day Care Services
• B. Caregiving Services
Proposers may submit an application for funding of more than one service/program. The Notice of Funding Opportunity is available now. The Information Guide and FAQ can be viewed here
https://discover.pbcgov.org/communityservices/financiallyassisted/ Pages/RFP.aspx.
The deadline to submit a proposal is noon, April 10, 2025. The Technical Assistance Conference will be held in-person and virtually on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
For more information or to create a Vendor Account, please visit
https://pbcvssp.co.palm-beach. fl.us/webapp/vssp/AltSelfService
For questions or more information pertaining to the notice of funding or the Palm Beach County CSD Financially Assisted Agencies, please email CSD-FAARFP@PBC.GOV.
Boca Ratonians turned out by the hundreds to meet the people who run the city. Boca’s free “State of the City and Community Celebration” with live music proved irresistible on a perfect Friday evening in the open-air Mizner Park Amphitheater.
Staff members from each city department had a booth, many with games and takeaways. Boca Raton Historical Society even had the centennial’s coffee table book for sale. City Council members were right there at the entrance of the booths to connect with residents. And Boca Raton police and the Fire Rescue Services were out in force, too. They even gave away firefighter hats to the kids.
Round table seating on the lawn in front of the stage with a Jumbtron screen drew lots of families. A few couples and little kids couldn’t resist dancing to ReMix, a local band with vocalists that stuck to oldies but goodies for this gig. Boca Raton High School marching band’s drumline
Boca’s Centennial Meet-and-Greet
By Marci Shatzman
did the lead-in to Mayor Scott Singer’s ‘State of the City’ address. Singer “highlighted the city’s accomplishments and priorities as it looks toward the future,” as the city predicted.
Referencing Boca Raton’s incorporation as a town on May 26, 1925, and the founding architect Addison Mizner’s vision, Singer cited such ma-
jor milestones as the U.S. Army’s radar airfield during World War II, and IBM’s invention of the personal computer here. With the city’s growth reaching 100,000, “we must seize the moment and propel Boca Raton forward,” he said. “Boca Raton’s DNA is about progress and getting things done. We will soon transform 30 acres into a vibrant destination…invigorat-
ing downtown. A new civic square will be the new jewel in our city’s next 100 years.”
He listed all the city’s major economic, business, commercial, educational, professional sports, hospitality and cultural attractions, including its beaches and 49 parks. “New technology for our traffic signals have reduced delays by 20%. How could Addison Mizner dreamed each generation would be champions of change.”
The only thing missing was a giant birthday cake.
Upcoming May events include a “Centennial Celebration Weekend Concert” with a yet unannounced headliner on Saturday May 24 in Mizner Park Amphitheater, and a Centennial Drone Show May 25 in BRiC, the former IBM campus. Here’s the city’s official Centennial website: https://boca100.com/ to follow announcements.
Take on New Hobbies in Retirement
(StatePoint) Retirement should be relaxing, not boring. In fact, taking on new hobbies can keep your mind sharp and body vital as you age. Here are five ways to stay active in your golden years:
1. Join a gym: Joining a gym is one of the easiest ways to ensure you perform a mix of strength training and cardiovascular exercise. Doing both will help keep your bones and muscles strong and your heart and lungs fully functional. Don’t forget to add in yoga and stretching to promote balance and agility. If a gym is out of reach, see what other nearby opportunities are available for working up a sweat. Many towns and cities offer free and budget-friendly, community-based exercise programming.
2. Play music: There are numerous cognitive and emotional benefits associated with playing music. Whether you’re a beginner just looking to pick up the basics or a seasoned musician with the hopes of performing in public, you can equip yourself to sound amazing with a
high-quality instrument like the CT-S1-76 keyboard from Casio. Its 76 full-size keys and upgraded 13-watt bass-reflex stereo speaker system with surround effect lend it incredible sound quality and a dynamic playing experience, while its sleek, portable design makes it a joy to play anytime, anywhere. In addition to remotely controlling the CT-S1-76, you can also use the Casio Music Space app to learn to play your favorite songs with downloadable MIDI files, interact with PDF scores, and much more.
3. Start a book club: It’s always more
fun to read books when you can discuss them with friends. From tackling the classics, to diving into non-fiction works that will challenge your perspective, to enjoying some easy, breezy beach reads, it’s important that the other members of the group have the same reading goals as you. So do a little leg work in advance to ensure everyone is on the same page.
4. Number crunch: You don’t have to be in school to take up math as a hobby. There are plenty of recreational mathematicians of all ages who en-
How to Plan for College Expenses
joy crunching numbers to work puzzles, compete in games, and uncover patterns in the real world. To get into your mathematical groove and to support your hobby, use a graphing calculator such as the fx-9750GIII from Casio. Its over 2,900 functions, including random number generation, metric conversion and object measurement, make it a great tool for any mathematical project.
5. Learn a language: Learning a new language not only creates new neural pathways in the brain, it can be just the motivational ticket you need to finally visit that bucket list destination you’ve been dreaming of. While formal lessons are great, you can help ensure your skills truly progress through conversation. Lean on services like Tandem to connect with a language partner.
By taking on new hobbies and expanding your interests, you can carve out a retirement that is active, adventurous and good for your body, mind and soul.
(StatePoint) Each year, a majority of American parents of college students are confronted with higher-than-expected costs for tuition and room and board, according to a College Ave survey. The same survey finds that the price tag on other college-related expenses, such as books, activity fees and transportation, also catch large portions of parents by surprise.
“Making a concrete plan to pay for college can help you overcome that initial sticker shock and navigate these important years with less financial stress,” says Dan Kennedy, chief marketing officer, College Ave.
Kennedy recommends taking the following steps to create your plan for paying for college:
Seek aid each year: Don’t forget to submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) each year your child is in school. This is the only way to receive need-based grants, loans and work-study offers from the federal government.
Read and compare financial aid award letters carefully: Use each school’s
financial award letter, delivered in the spring, to get an apples-to-apples comparison of costs. Calculate the net direct cost of each school by subtracting offered scholarships and grants from the total cost of attendance. If applicable, you can subtract work-study aid too. You should also factor in expected year-to-year increases in tuition, room, board and other fees. This analysis can help you narrow down schools within financial reach for your family.
Consider appealing: While an award package can seem like it’s set in stone, you may be able to appeal for more aid from the school of your choice. Don’t
be afraid to ask for more aid if your financial situation has changed.
Look for outside assistance: Scholarships are typically based on merit or talents and can provide substantial assistance. Colleges and universities themselves award scholarships, as do national and local organizations. One of the easiest scholarships to apply for is the College Ave $1,000 scholarship sweepstakes. The submission process does not even require an essay and you can apply every month. Encourage your student to continue applying for scholarships year-round, as every little bit helps.
Explore private student loans: The College Board reported that the average amount of aid that undergraduate students received in grants, federal loans, tax credits and work-study programs was $16,360 for the 2023-2024 academic year. Considering that the average total cost of attendance for a public four-year school that same year was $24,920 for in-state students, you might need more aid than your college initially offers. Private student loans are a great option to help supplement your financial needs. Shop around for a great rate and loan terms you can work with. Use College Ave’s student loan calculator to ensure you know the cost of borrowing and what your monthly payment might look like. It can be found at: collegeave. com/calculators.
For a private student loan, and for additional tips and resources for college-bound families, visit collegeave. com.
“With a clear financial plan, your family can stress less and enjoy the excitement that comes with sending your child to college,” says Kennedy.
CHARITY The Boca Raton Tribune
Dress for Success Palm Beaches Honors Trailblazing Makeup Artist Bobbi Brown at Annual “Style for Hope” Fundraising Luncheon
West Palm Beach, FL – Makeup mogul and serial entrepreneur Bobbi Brown received the 2025 Style Icon award presented by Dress for Success Palm Beaches (DFSPB) at the nonprofit’s annual Style for Hope fundraising luncheon on March 7. With her newest venture, Jones Road, launched in 2020 and rapidly becoming as beloved as the namesake makeup brand she birthed 34 years ago, Brown was honored for embodying the Dress for Success mission: The empowerment of women. An onstage interview with the honoree emceed by Hollani Davis, anchor of WPTV’s “Today on 5,” was a highlight of the program, which is estimated to have raised close to $350,000. Last year’s Style Icon winners Tommy Hilfiger and Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger served as this year’s honorary cochairs and were on hand for the salute to their friend Brown.
Brown was on the national board of Dress for Success when it was founded in 1997 and continued to be actively associated with the organization for more than a decade. She visited DFSPB’s headquarters ahead of the fundraiser to meet one their clients, Courtney Banks, giving her makeup tips and helping select her attire for the luncheon. A video presentation during the event profiled 20-year-old Banks, who had bounced around from shelter-to-shelter most of her life, had no family support, overcame numerous indignities, battled anxiety and insecurity,
and was craving stability and independence. Her excitement at scoring highly on the entrance exam for Palm Beach State College was blunted by the crushing news that her high school diploma was invalid – the online high school she had enrolled in during COVID was a scam. Undeterred, Banks, whose ambition is to join the military and eventually pursue a career in healthcare, repeated her junior and senior year with an accredited program. But she didn’t have the experience of a cap-and-gown graduation. So, DFSPB, with a mentoring program that bolstered her self-confidence and helped her realize her self-worth, staged a mock ceremony at the luncheon. The story of Banks’s journey and the graduation presentation brought the audience of 600 to their feet and many to tears.
Michele Meyer-Shipp, CEO of Dress for Success Worldwide, was a guest of honor and briefly addressed the crowd. It was her first official appearance in South Florida, having joined the organization three years ago from Major League Baseball where she was Chief People & Culture Officer. One other highlight of the luncheon was a 60-second “ad” tracking the progress of DFSPB’s relocation to River Bridge Centre in Greenacres and renovation of a storefront that will yield 50% more space and added programs.
Funds raised at the event will help with this move, which is anticipated by summer.
Inaugural March to End Homelessness Draws 200+
Participants and Surpasses
$700K
in support of ‘Peace, Love, and Housing’
Boca Raton, FL – “Today marks a powerful moment for our community. You asked for an event where your voices could be heard on behalf of those who often go unseen and unheard–our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Looking out at your signs calling for ‘Peace, Love, and Housing,’ I see your commitment to a world where everyone deserves a roof over their head.”
Anne Noble, chief advancement officer of The Lord’s Place, opened with the above lines at the conclusion of the 5K March to End Homelessness that took place on Friday, February 28, 2025. More than 200 community members–including The Lord’s Place staff, volunteers, clients, community leaders, supporters, and friends–marched through West Palm Beach, holding signs and using their voices to raise awareness of our most vulnerable neighbors who need our help.
Marchers started at The Lord’s Place Fortin Family Campus on Australian Avenue and walked the 3.1 miles to Centennial Square in downtown West Palm Beach where they were joined by other supporters who gathered to also honor the resilience and perseverance of those experiencing homelessness.
Using the theme of “steps” in her speech, Noble asked the audience to think about the approximate 6,500 steps that each person walked to get to the finish line and how each step “represents someone in our community who needs
help, who needs to be seen, who needs to be heard.”
She described The Lord’s Place street outreach and engagement team who walks an average of 175,000 steps each week dedicated to changing lives.
“These aren’t just numbers–they’re footprints of hope. When our outreach teams take these steps, they’re walking into encampments, behind buildings, into woods, and under bridges. They’re stepping into peoples’ lives at crucial moments–offering not just services, but dignity and respect. Every step we take, whether during this March or in our daily work, moves us closer to our goal of ending homelessness in our community.”
CJ, a culinary apprentice at The Lord’s Place, shared his two-year plight with homelessness and how The Lord’s Place helped him obtain housing and gain culinary and hospitality skills to assist him in finding a job.
Encouraging others who are currently experiencing homelessness, CJ said, “Don’t give up…Don’t give up the opportunity that is right in front of you…there are people at The Lord’s Place who are willing to help you.”
Former client of The Lord’s Place and current employee Charles Hill introduced the first-ever M.A.R.C.H. Award (Mobilize, Advocate, Respond, and Commit to end Homelessness) recipient as GL Homes. Hill, along with Interim CEO Kerry Diaz, presented the award to GL Homes for being a phenomenal corporate partner that has made unparalleled contributions in helping to break the cycle of homelessness and combat hunger in Palm Beach County. They recognized and applauded GL Homes’ philanthropic philosophy and its Vice President of Community Relations Sarah Alsofrom, who together with company employees, makes a difference in the communities where they live and work throughout Florida.
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Joe Ann Fletcher, Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger, Bobbi Brown Michele Meyer-Shipp, Tommy Hilfiger
Bobbi Brown received the ’25 Style Icon award from Dress for Success Palm Beaches CEO Joe Ann Fletcher
More Than 150 Community Members Walk In The Lord’s Place Inaugural March To End Homelessness | Photo: Tracey Benson Photography
Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida Hosts 2025 Emerald Awards – Palm Beach Five inspiring women in leadership to be recognized
Boca Raton, FL – Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida will recognize women who demonstrate leadership, who positively impact the community and who are dedicated to empowering future generations during the 2025 Emerald Awards – Palm Beach on Friday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Four Seasons Resort in Palm Beach.
“We are honored to celebrate five remarkable women in Palm Beach County who have demonstrated excellence in their respective fields while making significant contributions to the community,” Lisa Johnson, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida.
The distinguished honorees who will receive the 2025 Emerald Award –Palm Beach are:
Christine DelVecchio, Senior Vice President and Private Client Manager, Bank of America Private Bank: As senior vice president and private client manager at Bank of America Private Bank in Palm Beach, Christine DelVecchio provides strategic wealth management solutions to ultra-high-net-worth clients, including business owners, retired executives and families with inherited wealth. DelVecchio began her career at Bank of America in 1993 as a teller and worked her way up to join the private bank in 2006. Beyond her professional success, DelVecchio is also a dedicated philanthropist, serving as president and co-chair of Impact the Palm Beaches, where she leads a group of 500 women in awarding $100,000 in grants to local nonprofits. A passionate advocate for literacy, she also founded a book club to foster a love of reading among women. Her leadership, passion and humility make her a role model, not only in her career, but also in her dedication to the community.
Sophia Eccleston, MBA, ODCP, Director Origination for NextEra Energy: Sophia Eccleston is a leader in the energy sector, helping companies achieve decarbonization goals through
tailored renewable energy solutions. A U.S. Army veteran, she brings a wealth of leadership and operational experience that includes managing assets and supporting peacekeeping missions. Eccleston has received numerous accolades for her contributions, including the 2023 Women in Leadership Award, the 2023 Minority Community Leader Award and the 2017 City of West Palm Beach Hometown Hero Award. She actively serves on several boards, including CareerSource Florida and Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital, advocating for economic empowerment and women’s leadership. Previously, she served as president of the Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County and chair of the Florida Commission on the Status of Women.
Marti LaTour, Director of Marketing for The A.I.D. Group: With a diverse background in financial services and corporate leadership, Marti LaTour is director of marketing for wealth management firm, The A.I.D. Group, and a limited partner of BELLE Capital, LP, a women’s angel fund that invests in women owned or run start-up companies. Previously, she was vice president wealth advisor at BMO Pri-
vate Bank and Bernstein Global Wealth Management. LaTour has also held a leadership role at PepsiAmericas, where she managed a 640-person sales team and was a founding member of the Diversity Advisory Council. A passionate advocate for food security, LaTour has been a board member of the Palm Beach County Food Bank since 2012, where she is currently the board chair. She led the Food Bank’s expansion to a 50,000-square-foot facility that increased food distribution from five million to 16 million pounds annually. Active in her community, LaTour serves on several boards, including the Economic Council of Palm Beach County, Florida Atlantic University’s Tech Runway and Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts. She has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Women in Leadership Award and Hunger Hero of Palm Beach County. LaTour is an alumna of Leadership Florida’s Cornerstone Class 38 and is known for her dedication to community service, leadership and empowering women in business.
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ENVIRONMENT
The Coastal Stewards Host Monthly Beach Clean-Up
Boca Raton, FL – The Coastal Stewards, a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to the protection and study of marine life and the coastal ecosystem, hosted their monthly beach cleanup in Ocean Ridge this past weekend. Over 20 volunteers removed 300 pieces of debris from the coastline, helping protect our coastline and the marine life that depends on it.
The beach cleanup was led by The Coastal Stewards education officer, Dr. Harrison Albert, who taught the attendees about the difference between macro and micro plastics and how small changes can make a massive impact.
The Coastal Stewards will host their next beach cleanup on Saturday, April 19 from 9 to 11 a.m. at their HQ located at 5112 N. Ocean Blvd Ocean Ridge, FL 33435. Next month’s event will have an Earth Day theme. Beach cleanups are always free and open to the public.
A full list of events are available here: https://www.thecoastalstewards.org/ events/
Our nonprofit was established in 1981 as The Gumbo Limbo Nature Center of South Palm Beach and evolved to the Friends of Gumbo Limbo and later to the Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards. Always an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, these guardians of the coastal environment and the marine life that call Southeast Florida home have funded education, research, and the sea turtle rehabilitation work since for more than 15 years. The mission of Coastal Stewards is to inspire people to support the stewardship and research of coastal and marine ecosystems. In 2023, The Coastal Stewards expanded its focus on the rescue, rehabilitation, research, and release of sea turtles to aid dolphins, manatees, and whales. The Coastal Stewards’ mission’s pillars—sustainability, engagement, and awareness—guide us toward a brighter, thriving coastal future. Learn more at www.thecoastalstewards.org.
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The Coastal Stewards Beach Clean Up
The Coastal Stewards Beach Clean Up
The Coastal Stewards Beach Clean Up
The Boca Raton Tribune
MUNICIPAL
False Rumor: No Housing in North Park
By Marci Shatzman
The special district planning a new park in Boca will not conspire with the city to put housing in North Park. “I had a few phone calls, and I put their mind at ease,” Commissioner Bob Rollins said to dismiss false rumors on social media.
“There are no plans for affordable housing there,” district chair Erin Wright stated emphatically at the start of Monday’s Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District meeting. “Our task is recreation, not to turn the property into housing,” Commissioner Bob Rollins said at the end of the meeting.
She’s working with the city on their plan to create a new government center downtown, said the district’s executive director Briann Harms. As it stands now, that could relocate Memorial Park athletic field, Boca Raton Tennis Center and Tim Huxhold Skate Park to the district’s Sugar Sand Park.
North Park, the former 27-hole Ocean Breeze Golf Course and hotel site the district bought in 2018 with the city consists of 212 acres located north of Yamato Road on the east and west sides of NW 2nd Avenue. The property was originally rebranded as the city’s new public golf course. But after the city was gifted a golf course on Congress Avenue, that left the district to re-envision the property. Now Miller Legg and consultants have come up with a master plan the district decided to phase in. “Our focus is to build up the east side first,” Harms said Monday. “That
should be breaking ground this year,” Wright added.
The district is now sitting on $19 million and could afford to build all at once, which might save the district and taxpayers money, Harm said at the meeting. But after discussing the merits of estimates, commissioners stuck with phasing for now. “Miller Legg wants to wait until we put it out to bid. That’s when we’ll get the real numbers,” Harms said.
Here’s the link to the master plan on the district’s website: https://northparkplan.com/
Here’s the timeline for the next steps:
• Construction Documents Completion: April 15, 2025
• Project Cost Estimation Completion: April 15 – May 1, 2025
• Phasing Plan Development: May 1 –June 1, 2025
• Bid Package Advertisement: April 15 – May 1, 2025
• Bid Selection & Contract Negotiations: June 1 – July 14, 2025
“In 2023, an initial cost estimate of $17 million was presented to the board. This estimate did not take into account rising construction costs, inflation, and additional requirements that were added to the plan by the city to gain site plan approval,” according to the district website.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Helping Your Child Cope with Seasonal Allergies
Boca Raton, FL – Sniffles and sneezes are an inevitable part of growing up. But if your child has a lingering runny nose and cough – or both appear around the same time each year – it could be seasonal allergies. Seasonal allergies typically happen in the spring, summer and early fall.
Symptoms of seasonal allergies typically start to show up in children after the age of 3 and most prominently around 5 to 6 years. If your child has been diagnosed with eczema or asthma, they’re also more likely to develop allergies.
If you suspect that your child might be among the roughly 20% of children who experience seasonal allergies each year, know that relief is possible. There are many steps you can take to make seasonal allergies easier on your little one.
Common Signs of Allergies in Kids:
Seasonal allergies, also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis, have the same signs in kids that they do in adults. Common symptoms of seasonal allergies in children include:
• Itchy, stuffy or runny nose
• Red, itchy or watery eyes
• Itchy mouth or skin
• Sneezing
• Coughing
• Increased fatigue
Sometimes it can be tough for kids to communicate how they are feeling, so parents can also watch out for behaviors such as breathing through their mouth while sleeping.
Common Seasonal Allergy Triggers:
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 1 in 5 children report having a seasonal allergy.
There is a chance your little one could grow out of their allergies. Outgrowing allergies may occur over time as the body develops a tolerance to the specific allergen after long periods of natural exposure. But, if your child has severe allergies, the chances of outgrowing them drops.The timing of allergies depends on where you live and which plants and pollens are your personal triggers. Some general guidelines:
• Allergies from trees typically occur in springtime.
• Allergies from grasses occur in late spring and early summer.
• Allergies from weeds –including the common allergy trigger, ragweed, occur in late summer through early fall.
Weather can also affect your child’s allergies. For example, pollen counts can increase after rainfall and when the wind picks up. Counts also tend to be higher in the morning
and during periods of cool nights and warmer days.
Best Way to Treat Allergies in Kids:
Preventing exposure
When it comes to seasonal allergies, one of the best treatments is prevention. That means minimizing your child’s exposure to known allergens. Some ways to help your child avoid seasonal allergy triggers include:
• Stay indoors with the windows closed (no window fans) when pollen counts are high
• Shower, change clothes and wash your child’s hair after being outside
• Dry clothes inside the house (rather than outside on a line) to avoid pollen contact
• Wear a NIOSH-rated 95 face mask if pollen counts are especially high
• Use a portable high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter in the bedroom
• Clean with a vacuum that’s certified “asthma & allergy friendly” While it’s important to be mindful
of triggers, kids will be kids. Don’t feel like you need to lock your kid indoors for a whole season when they should be out playing.
Medications
There are several kid-safe overthe-counter allergy medications on the market. They are typically the same treatments that are used for adults, although it’s important to read the instructions because doses may differ based on age. Talk to your doctor to find the best medication for your child.
Seasonal over-the-counter allergy medicines for children include:
• Topical nasal corticosteroid sprays
• Antihistamines, like cetirizine (Zyrtec) or loratadine (Claritin)
• Decongestants are typically only approved for short-term use
• Sterile saline nasal sprays and rinses
Allergy testing
Allergy testing can also help to identify specific triggers so you can be more targeted in your approach. For instance, if your child is allergy-tested and you have the specific tree or plant in your backyard, it may help to remove it.
To get tested, make an appointment with an allergist who will typically perform an exam, asking about symptoms as well as any history of seasonal allergies in the family. Clinical allergy testing can be performed using skin scratch tests, blood tests or elimination tests.
By: Danielle Madril, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of
Florida
ENTERTAINMENT
Boca
Raton Historical Society
Presents “Through Her Eyes: A Woman’s View of Boca Raton’s 100 Years”
Boca Raton, FL – In celebration of Women’s History Month and Boca Raton’s centennial, the Boca Raton Historical Society will host a compelling panel discussion, Through Her Eyes: A Woman’s View of Boca Raton’s 100 Years, at The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 6 p.m., with the lecture beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Through Her Eyes: A Woman’s View of Boca Raton’s 100 Years
Admission is $10 per person. Admission is free for members of the Boca Raton Historical Society.
“We are excited to bring together a diverse group of women to reflect on Boca Raton’s rich history and the incredible impact women have had in shaping our city,” said Mary Csar, Executive Director at the Boca Raton Historical Society. “This discussion will honor the resilience and contributions of past generations while inspiring the future.”
This special Town Hall Talk will highlight the influential women who have shaped Boca Raton’s past, from the pioneer era to World War II, the tech boom, and beyond. Panelists will discuss the evolving role of women in education, business, and community development while sharing their
perspectives on how these trailblazers paved the way for the leaders of today and tomorrow.
The panel will feature four distinguished women, including Susan Gillis, curator, The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum; Marta Batmasian, local businesswoman and philanthropist; Marie Hester, Pearl City activist; and other notable voices from the Boca Raton community.
The event will take place at the Boca Raton Historical Society. Admission is $10 per person, with free entry for BRHS members.
For more information, visit www. bocahistory.org or call 561-395-6766, Ext. 100.
The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum is the home of the Boca Raton Historical Society, whose mission is to collect, preserve, and present information and artifacts relevant to the past and evolving history of Boca Raton, and to maintain a visible role in education and advocacy of historic preservation in the community. Now open to the public Wednesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm, the museum is located in historic Town Hall at 71 N. Federal Highway (33432). For more information, please call 561.395.6766 or visit www.BocaHistory.org.
Mental Health America’s Mind & Body Connection 5K and Walkto Raise Funds for Supportive Communities
West Palm Beach, FL – Join Mental Health America of the Palm Beaches for a fun-filled morning of running and walking to create places for people to find belonging and purpose and where everyone gets encouragement and support to grow and build a fulfilling life. Whether you are running the 5K, enjoying our 0.75 mile walk with friends and family, or participating virtually, you will be making a difference! Enjoy a post-run snack, live music and awards ceremony after the race. All registered participants will receive a men’s or women’s race shirt, and all finishers will receive a medal. Chip timing by Accuchip.
• WHEN: Saturday March 22, 2025
• WHERE: Dreher Park South, West Palm Beach
• TIME: 7:00 AM
REGISTRATION FEE: Early registrationis$35 before January 27, 2025, $40 -$45 after. Onsite registration is $50.
REGISTRATION LINK: https:// runsignup.com/Race/FL/WestPalmBeach/MindBodyConnection5K
SPONSORSHIP: Sponsorship opportunities are available to showcase your commitment to mental health. Please contact Darly Adams, at dadams@mhapalmbeaches.org, 561-8323755.
Mental Health America of the Palm Beaches’ mission is to create a supportive community where all people can flourish. We have created places for people to find belonging and purpose. Where they are defined by their talents and skills, not by a mental health diagnosis. And where everyone gets encouragement and support to grow and build a fulfilling life. We are a proud Palm Beach County affiliate of Mental Health America, the nation’s leading national nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of mental health, well-being, and illness prevention.
Through Her Eyes: A Woman’s View of Boca Raton’s 100 Years
The City of Boca Raton Announces the 5th Annual Battle of the Bands & Young Entrepreneurs Market
Boca Raton, FL – The City of Boca Raton is now accepting applications for the 5th Annual Battle of the Bands set for Friday, August 8, at Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real. This electrifying competition will showcase some of the region’s most talented upand-coming bands as they battle for the $2,500 grand prize and the chance to claim victory in front of a high-energy crowd.
Last year’s competition was fierce, with Midnight3 taking home the People’s Choice Award, UnRavelwinning the Under 20 category, and Ryan Cooper Bandcrowned as the Over 20 champions. Who will take the top spot in 2025?
Local bands of all ages and genres are encouraged to apply and bring their best sound to the stage.
Applications open now through June 20, 2025
Form Center • Battle of the Bands Application Form 2025
Winners will receive cash prizes, bragging rights, and more!
In addition to the competition, the Young Entrepreneurs Market will return to Mizner Park Amphitheater, providing a platform for young busi-
ness owners (ages 13-20) to showcase their innovative products and ideas.
Market runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the event
Open to young entrepreneurs with small businesses
Applications close on June 20, 2025
Form Center • Young Entrepreneur Marketplace Application 202
Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music, talent, and entrepreneurship at Mizner Park Amphitheater. Whether you’re rocking out on stage or shopping from the next generation of business leaders, there’s something for everyone!
For more details, visit Battle of the Bands | Boca Raton, FL, or email CommunityEvents@myboca.us.
Boca Raton, the second largest city in Palm Beach County, blends history and innovation with its Mediterranean Revival architecture and vibrant cultural scene. Influenced by architect Addison Mizner, the city is home to live concerts, international art exhibits, world-class museums, five miles of Atlantic coastline, and 49 parks offering 1,650 acres of recreational space. A hub for business and innovation, Boca Raton hosts 40 publicly traded corporate headquarters. With three nationally ranked universities, top-rated schools, and a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, Boca Raton is a dynamic, safe, and educated community with a low property tax rate. Learn more at myboca.us.
For more information on Boca Raton’s Centennial events, visit www.Boca100.com or email Boca100@bocaraton-fl.gov.
Future Stars 21st Annual Youth Talent Show
Boca Raton, FL – To support this great event, we offer for sale two levels of premium seating at Future Stars’ new home, the Countess de Hoernle Theatre for the Performing Arts in Boca Raton Florida:
VIP Seating (offered in a limited number), which guarantees you seating in the premium “up front, center” section.
Premium Seating, which guarantees you a seat in the front left and right sections of the theatre.
Also, additional Future Stars items can be purchased like Performer Congratulation Announcements in the 2025 Souvenir Program, Video Downloads of the 2025 Full Show Performance and Future Stars 2025 official T-Shirts!
If you want to learn more about Fu
ture Stars 2025, click this link to visit our website:
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Click on this link to visit our Ticketing Website to reserve your tickets and purchase these great add-on’s and help support The Rotary Club of Boca Raton’s premier Youth Talent Competition, now in its 21st Year!
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South Florida Symphony Orchestra Concludes Powerful 27th Season with Prokofiev and Bruckner Masterworks
Boca Raton, FL –South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO), led by SFSO’s award-winning music director Sebrina María Alfonso, will conclude its powerful 27th season of Icons & Rebels with Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3 featuring guest pianist Catherine Lan and Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4, “Romantic” on April 9 at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale and on April 10 at New World Center in Miami Beach. Both concerts will start at 7:30 p.m. A pre-concert chat with Dr. Alan Mason will take place 30 minutes before the show at The Parker featuring in-depth conversation and insights about the work and composer.
“Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3 is a remarkable blend of virtuosity, energy, and lyricism, while Bruckner’s ‘Romantic’ symphony offers rich orchestral colors and expansive melodies,” says Maestra Sebrina Alfonso. “These works have stood the test of time—one for its neo-classical brilliance and drive, the other for its majestic grandeur. Prokofiev’s concerto is a fearless, high-wire act that pushes the pianist with its relentless momentum and technical demands. We’re excited to bring our audience a provocative, invigorating concert that will hopefully leave us all uplifted as we conclude our 27th season.”
With its dreamy-yet-modernist structure, Sergei Prokofiev (18911953) remarked that his Piano Concerto No. 3 was “devilishly difficult.” A decade in the making, this popular work is beloved by audiences the world over, beautifully demonstrating Prokofiev’s genius and technical prowess. World class pianist Catherine Lan, and frequent SFSO guest artist will be the featured soloist.
Praised by critics as a pianist with “poise and artistry” (The Lancaster News), “fluent technique, sensitive musicianship and a probing intellect” (Palm Beach Daily News), Dr. Catherine Lan has performed worldwide and across the US at prestigious ven -
ues such as Carnegie Hall in New York, Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver, Kadriorg Palace in Tallinn, Buda Castle in Budapest, Temppeliaukio Church in Helsinki, Euphrasian Basilica (UNESCO) in Poreč, and Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge. An avid chamber musician, she has collaborated with Itamar Zorman, James Buswell, David Requiro, Ayano Ninomiya, Aspen String Trio, Henschel String Quartet, and Maxwell String Quartet. Her highly acclaimed performances have been broadcast on WLRN Public Television, “Beethoven Universal TV” series, Maine Public, FuHsin Broadcasting Station, and Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Radio. Lan’s many creative projects include her work as the founder and artistic leader of Duo Beaux Arts, Duo Arpeggione, Duo Formosa, Tallinn Piano Trio, Delray Piano Trio, Atlantic Piano Trio, and Beaux Arts Chamber Ensemble. Her album credits include Incandescent Piano Recital (Centaur), Bach & Beethoven – Live & Unedited and Saint Saens Piano Concerto No. 2 with UBC Symphony Orchestra under Jesse Read. Born in Taiwan and raised in Canada, Lan received Bachelor of Music from University of British-Columbia, Master of Music from Indiana University (Bloomington), and Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Miami. Lan serves on the faculty at Broward College, and she is also the director of chamber music for South Florida Sym-
phony Orchestra.
Anton Bruckner’s (1824-1896) Symphony No. 4, dubbed the “Romantic” will transport audiences to a lush soundscape bristling with Medieval romanticism. With its majestic brass fanfares and sweeping strings, Bruckner’s vivid orchestration concludes with a triumphant and uplifting finale.
From sold-out masterworks performances to accompanying today’s musicians such as Natalie Merchant and performing modern musical scores, South Florida’s largest symphonic orchestra is continuing its journey of excellence inspiring audiences of all ages and musical genres. This season’s popular collaborations included performances of ARRIVAL From Sweden: The Music of ABBA and Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, featuring the iconic film screened live with audio and musical accompaniment.
Tickets for this Masterworks V program are on sale now beginning at $25. For the April 9 concert, buy tickets online at southfloridasymphony.org; by phone at (954) 462-0222; or in person at The Parker or at Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. For the April 10 concert, buy tickets online at southfloridasymphony.org; by phone at (305) 673-3331; or in-person at the New World Center Box Office.
For additional information, visit southfloridasymphony.org, call (954) 522-8445 or email info@southfloridasymphony.org.
Founded in 1997 in Key West by Music Director Maestra Sebrina María Alfonso, the now Fort Lauderdale based South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) is celebrating its 27th season. SFSO is dedicated to providing enriching cultural music experiences to residents and visitors in Monroe, Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Guided by the belief that music is pivotal to thriving communities, SFSO brings vibrancy and engagement with the arts via innovative programming and transformative educational initiatives. A pioneer in its commitment to symphonic music for underserved communities, its Symphony in the Schools program has touched the lives of over 125,000 students since its inception in 1997. SFSO has been recognized by the Broward County Cultural Division as a “Major Cultural Institution,” one of only a handful of organizations to be so honored. For a performance schedule and season tickets, visit southfloridasymphony.org, call (954) 522-8445 or email info@southfloridasymphony.org.
Major support for South Florida Symphony Orchestra is provided by PNC Private Bank, Nicklaus Children’s Health System, the Gerald L. Laskey Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward; the Broward County Cultural Division, the Cultural Council, and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. Additional sponsorship is provided by Funding Arts Broward; City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council; with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners; and the Monroe County Tourist Development Council.
South Florida Symphony Orchestra | Photo: Steven Shires Photography
Andrew Meade | Photo: Andrew Meade
South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Award Winning Maestra And Music Director Sebrina María Alfonso | Photo: Steven Shires Photography
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