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Make-A-Wish fulfills teen’s wish to hold and feed sea turtles at Gumbo Limbo By: Joanie Cox-Henry Contributing Writer As Keeton Nimrod, 14, tossed fish in the water to feed sea turtles at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center on June 25 alongside his family and the Make-A-Wish Southern Florida team, there was an overall sense of joy in the air. Born with Glaucoma, Nimrod endured multiple surgeries before later developing T Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma, a rare type of fast-growing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The east side of the north Spanish River tunnel was painted by artist Ivan Roque as part of an art in public places initiative. Photo by Diane Emeott Korzen.

Murals line Spanish River Tunnels as Boca completes public art project By: Diane Emeott Korzen Contributing Writer Beachgoers can now admire public art as they head from their car to the Boca shoreline.

North tunnel, West opening -- artist Craig McInnis—Blue ethereal water ribbons with bubbles.

In a public art project recently completed, the Spanish River Tunnels that lead folks to the beach, were divided into east and west openings.

North tunnel, East opening -- artist Ivan Roque—Yellow background, with purple tropical floral, blue trigger fish, and orange grouper.

An artist was assigned to each of the six openings to create a work of art.

Central tunnel, West opening -- artist Gregory Dirr-Multi-color, bold mosaic. Futuristic, resembling a Mondrian color block painting.

The results:

Central tunnel, East opening -- artist Tom D’Auria —Pale blue background, with cobalt, teal and aqua, featuring white orchid and seagull, and coral spoon bill and bird of paradise.

While heavy doses of chemo and steroids weakened his knees to the point of having to use a wheel chair until he eventually gets knee replacements, it doesn’t stop Nimrod from working toward fulfilling his passion to become a veterinarian when he grows up. “It’s been amazing to see him finally feeling better and get out and interact with people,” said his mother, Susan Nimrod. “He loves sea turtles and to see him handling the turtles and fulfill his dream is everything to us.” The Nimrod family loaded up their

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South tunnel, West opening -- artist Agata Ren—Rich rouge background with blue wave pattern headed by mythological character, Greek god of the sea, Poseidon South tunnel, East opening -- artist Peter Agardy— Tran[CONT. PG 2]

The west side of the north tunnel was created by artist Craig McInnis. The west side of the central tunnel features work by artist Gregory Dirr. Photo by Diane Emeott Korzen. Photo by Diane Emeott Korzen.

Keeton Nimrod feeds Universe the sea turtle at Gumbo Limbo with Caitlin Bovery while his (Left to right) Brothers Connor and Dylan and mother Susan look on. Photo by Joanie Cox-Henry.

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Murals line Spanish River Tunnels as Boca completes public art project quil blue ocean scene with green sea oats, majestic black pelican, and crashing waves.

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To help pay for public art initiatives, the city kicked in $25,000 and the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Parks District matched the funds at an additional $25,000. In addition to this mural project, the city also added murals at Red Reef West maintenance walls. City staff put out a “Call to Artists,” giving artists two weeks to submit an idea for the Red Reef West Project because they wanted it done in time for an event at Gumbo Limbo. In two weeks, the city had 47 artist responses. The board selected six artists for six walls with six runners-up.

Tom D’Auria’s spoonbill greets beach goers at the east side of central tunnel. Photo by Diane Emeott Korzen.

Poseidon welcomes folks into the west side of the south tunnel by artist Agata Ren. Photo by Diane Emeott Korzen.

Those artists had a chance to showcase their art when more walls were incorporated into the project. Red Reef Artists included Ivan Roque, Craig McInnis, Peter Agardy, Tom D’Auria, Georgeta Fondos, Kristin Pavlick, Ben Heller (BooBoo Sketch), Gregory Dirr and Agata Ren. The same process happened for the Spanish River Tunnels. Each tunnel was worked on for two weeks, one tunnel at a time, weekdays only. Councilwoman Andrea Levine O’Rourke, who earned a Fine Arts degree from Florida Atlantic University (FAU), championed the Art in Public Places (AiPP) initiative that the rest of City Council agreed on and voted to approve an ordinance to incorporate throughout the city. That ordinance led to a resolution, which created a board appointed through applications and public interviews at City Council meeting. Seven people were chosen and appointed to the board by City Council. The board’s responsibility is to come up with ideas and present it to Council for budget. Up to this time, ideas were spear-headed from members of the public.

Peter Agardy painted the east side of the south tunnel. Photo by Diane Emeott Korzen.

Make-A-Wish fulfills teen’s wish to hold and feed sea turtles at Gumbo Limbo car to to leave their home in Kansas City, Mo., and head to Boca Raton for the first time so Keeton could have his sea turtle experience.

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“We all love anything to do with water, especially Keeton,” said the teen’s father Steve Nimrod. “It’s been wonderful coming to Florida and while we’ve been to Florida before, this is our first time coming so far south.” Leanne Welch, manager of Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, said the center typically fulfills four to five wishes a year through Make-A-Wish, but they’re not

usually the main wish. “We were honored and delighted when we learned Keeton’s top wish was to come to our center and feed our sea turtles,” Welch said. “We stop everything to make these wishes come true and our whole team gets involved. We love what we do here and getting to share that means so much to us.” Keeton’s brothers Connor Nimrod, 19, and Dylan Nimrod, 17, were excited to witness Keeton get his wish. “It’s been an incredible experience for us,” Connor said. “This is one of our last family trips with all of us together. I’m

a sophomore at University of Louisiana Monroe.” Gumbo Limbo’s Sea Turtle Rehab Assistant Coordinator Caitlin Bovery not only showed Keeton how to feed and properly handle sea turtles, but she also allowed him to experience an even closer encounter with the endangered creatures in the examination room. “I learned a lot about sea turtles and where they live,” said Keeton. “I got to hold a sea turtle and feed one which I always wanted to do. If you like sea turtles, Gumbo Limbo is definitely the place to visit.”

Keeton’s last oral chemo treatment will take place this month. He will then continue to be monitored and receive bloodwork check ups. The Nimrod family said their faith in God helped them make it through their darkest hours. “There were times we felt he wasn’t gonna make it,” Susan said. “But seeing Keeton so happy and getting his wish is the good after so much pain. Our faith in God is our number one driving force and we appreciate what a kind organization MakeA-Wish Southern Florida has been to us. They have really gone above and beyond to make this special.”

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Mayor Singer talks hurricanes, Camino bridge, cyber security during town hall By: Diane Emeott Korzen Contributing Writer With August (Hurricane Andrew, Aug. 24,1992), September (Hurricane Irma, Sept. 10, 2017), and October (Hurricane Wilma, Oct. 24, 2005) still poignant reminders of the amount of damage a Hurricane can do – Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer advised residents to prepare ahead at his most recent Town Hall meeting. Held on June 25 at the start of Hurricane Season 2019, Singer encouraged audience members to “Please have your hurricane plans [ready] now. You don’t want to be the last person at Publix fighting over a bottle of water!” he said. Simple things, like knowing where your insurance documents are, [photographing valuables], getting a generator, and making sure your hurricane shutters are oiled if they are retractable or you have the right hardware if you are putting them up, are important. “Don’t be that guy on Facebook asking, “Does anybody have a wing-nut?” he quipped. Singer urged residents to stay up-to-date with Watches and Warnings, and said the day before a hurricane is not the time to clean out your garage (to be able to put a car in) or trim your trees, as city bulk pick-up may be suspended.

Mayor Scott Singer (R) welcomes residents Debralyan and Ronald Belletieri to his sum- Mayor Scott Singer discusses the city’s finances A crowd of almost 100 packs the Downtown mer Town Hall. Photo by Diane Emeott Ko- during his summer Town Hall. Photo by Diane Library for Mayor Singer’s Town Hall. Photo rzen. Emeott Korzen. by Diane Emeott Korzen.

Singer said that although the bridge had been slated to open June 20, there was miscommunication between those working on the project and those putting out the information. “It’s a County project, a County road,” he added, regarding the fact it is overseen by Palm Beach County Roads & Bridges. As of press time on July 12, the city said the project was now looking at an end of July opening. The city said it had spoken with the project manager the day before, and the project was in inspections now, “entering the home stretch.”

He encouraged residents to have a plan of where they would go in the event they should need to evacuate.

Originally, the Camino Bridge, which closed April 12, 2018 for a $9 million rehabilitation – involving moving the bridge tender’s house to the north side, and making the bridge slightly wider to better accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians -was supposed to reopen one year later in April 2019.

“You don’t need to leave the state, maybe just go over one street, or one city. Or if you’re in a non-evacuation zone, consider hosting friends and family – [rather than jamming I-95 and the Turnpike for hours in stand-still, bumper-to-bumper traffic, only to have the Hurricane reverse course, as it did in Irma for those who evacuated to Central Florida.]

According to the city’s website, after removal of the existing steel coating system last summer, an engineer discovered heavy deterioration and severe section loss of existing structural steel members, therefore requiring additional repairs. This delayed the project 12 more weeks, with the bridge now set to reopen in summer 2019.

Close calls to the local area include Hurricane Michael, which passed by Boca only to devastate the Florida Panhandle with 145 mph winds on Oct. 10, 2018; and Hurricane Matthew (on Oct. 4, 2016). “Thank God we were spared,” Singer said.

Cyber Security

Residents should sign up for CodeRED at the city’s website https://www.myboca.us or Nextdoor at https://nextdoor.com/city/boca-raton--fl

In the wake of neighbor to the north Riviera Beach voting the week before [on June 17] to pay out $600,000 in ransom to access its own information following a cyber crime that began with a May 29 errant email containing a virus, one resident wanted to know what the City of Boca Raton has in place to keep this same type of thing from happening here?

Camino Bridge

Singer said, “Heaven forbid a cyber attack [were to happen,] we have redundant backups, and the latest licenses.”

A resident asked when Camino Real Intracoastal Waterway Bridge would finally open?

“Interestingly, Riviera Beach had already approved

[$941,000] to modernize the city’s Information Technology [IT]. However, they didn’t have it in place yet. Despite a warning from [FBI] law enforcement, they paid $600,000 [from the city’s insurance].” Riviera Beach’s entire email system was disrupted, as was emergency dispatch. Palm Springs also had a security breach in July 2018, in which they paid out money but did not get all of their information back, it was reported. Town Hall Boca Raton Mayor Singer welcomed about 100 residents to his June 25 Town Hall. This latest summer Town Hall was held at the Downtown Library across the street from City Hall; whereas his winter Town Hall was held at Spanish River Library on Feb. 6. Singer said that since first becoming a Boca City Council Member in 2014, he wanted to “make sure we are reaching out. Since becoming Mayor and getting elected to Mayor in 2018, one of my goals has been to try to keep residents informed and engaged,” he added. Singer also commended city staff. “You can’t leave your home and go to work in the morning without touching on about five community services [that our hard-working city staff does well],” he said. He ran a fast-paced, information-filled Town Hall, presenting updates on the city’s Strategic Plan and a number of issues affecting the city. Singer then spent about an hour taking questions – and answering them -- from each person in the audience who wished to ask one.

‘Pollution eating art’ pitched for Boca public art project By: Diane Emeott Korzen Contributing Writer Three Boca High School students, who are members of the city’s Youth Subcommittee, bravely walked up to the podium to share their vision of implementing “a pollution eating art statue in Boca” – now that the city’s two public art projects to-date: Red Reef West wall space, and the Spanish River Tunnels, are done. Students Luke Lynch, 18, Felipe Mora, 17, and Giullia Santos, 16, each took turns presenting their ideas on an art proposal to Boca City Council earlier this summer. Their group has 30 members, including youth at Florida Atlantic University

(FAU), Spanish River High, Boca High, and Boca Raton’s Pearl City Community. Santos said her inspiration for the “pollution eating art statue” came from looking at what other cities around the globe are doing, as posted on Pinterest. Their presentation looks at Bali, Indonesia and Bengaluru, India, asking, “How bad is bad when it comes to plastic bottle pollution? Pretty bad. A million plastic bottles are bought around the world every minute! For every six bottles people buy, only one is recycled.” “This leads to a big problem: plastic bottles take up to 1,000 years for every single bottle to begin to photo-degrade.”

The group gave two examples of how Boca Raton could help eliminate plastic bottles from city parks and beaches – a “Yoshi the Fish” sculpture in India, and “Goby the Fish” sculpture in Indonesia, both constructed to create awareness of the harmful effects of plastic on marine life.

Because of the popularity of Gumbo Limbo Nature Preserve near the beach in Boca, the group proposes a “Gumbo the Turtle” sea turtle sculpture design, with a wide opening for residents and visitors to throw their plastic bottles in. Goals: To bring awareness to pollution and help dispose of it properly; offer interactive public art to the community; show leadership in sustainability, cul-

ture; and draw people in to participate with a Call to Artists to design it. City Council members responded favorably to the art concept, with several members adding their own variations on the idea. Lynch said he would like to mention that City Council Member Andrea Levine O’Rourke was instrumental in mentoring and supporting the Luna Art Turtle project. “She provided us needed insights and perspective that refined our project ideas,” he said. Their story: Boca Raton’s Community Advisory Panel first hosted a student school [CONT. PG 5]

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things you need to know this August in Boca Raton 1

Head to Mizner

Park to see “Why Don’t We” with special guest Eben during the 8 Letters tour on Aug. 1. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. This is a ticketed event. Outside food, beverage, chairs, and pets are not permitted.

2 Boca’s Summer in the City series

in the general room performing smooth

it/Downtown Photography.

jazz music then turning it up with mu-

academic dean. She developed Lynn’s Di-

sic from yesterday and today offering the

alogues core curriculum, launched the

perfect setting for a dance party. A por-

annual Celebration of the Arts, intro-

tion of the proceeds from this event will

duced a new Bachelor of Fine Arts in

benefit the Golden Bell Education Foun-

drama and helped integrate the Navigate

dation

student success platform.

5 Florida Atlantic University’s Col-

7 The Boca Raton Police Department

9 Stuart R. Mor-

lege of Business MBA in Sport Manage-

recently joined the free Neighbors app by

ris Esq., CPA, B.C.S.,

ment program was ranked No. 17 out of

Ring to provide the city of Boca Raton

founding partner of

40 graduate-level programs listed in the

community with real-time, local crime

Morris Law Group

worldwide rankings, according to Sport-

and safety information. Residents can

received the “Board

Business. FAU’s program ranked third

text ‘bocaratonfl’ to 555888 from their

Member of the Year”

among Florida universities and No. 14 in

smartphone to download the Neighbors

award from Junior

the U.S. FAU also finished seventh in the

app for free on iOS and Android. You can

Achievement of South Florida. He has

“Graduate’s Choice” category, with a stu-

then join your specific neighborhood,

served on and volunteered with JA for

dent satisfaction score of 93.64.

share crime and safety-related videos,

about 15 years. JA provides real-world

photos and text-based posts as well as re-

training and education to young people

ceive real-time safety alerts from neigh-

about financial literacy, entrepreneurship

bors, local law enforcement and the Ring

and work readiness. It’s their mission to

team.

inspire and prepare young people to suc-

continues this month with Symphony Swings by the Boca Raton Symphonia. The group will perform swing songs at Mizner Park Amp. at 7:30 p.m. The show

ceed in a global economy. JA of South

is free and open to the public.

Florida has more than 7,000 dedicated volunteers who enrich the lives of 50,000

3 The final Summer in the City event is Chicago by Chicago Rewired. Listen to

6 The ninth annual FAU Schmidt Col-

all your favorite Chicago hits by this trib-

lege of Medicine White Coats-4-Care

ute band. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and

Donor Reception will be held on Aug. 5.

music begins at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 9. The

The Donor Reception will welcome and

event is free and open to the public. Bring

“dress and equip” the incoming Class

a chair or blanket, chairs will also be for

of 2022 of Florida Atlantic University’s

rent for $5.

Schmidt College of Medicine (CoM).

Held at 6 p.m. at Delray Acura Club at

Wine & All

FAU Stadium, the signature annual fun-

That Jazz, a Boca

draiser drives scholarship funding while

Chamber event, re-

celebrating the first and only medical

turns to the Boca Raton

Resort

school in Palm Beach County and the

Club from 7-10 p.m. on Aug. 24. Sample over 100 varieties of wine, spirits, beer and dinner by the bite from over 15 of Boca’s top restaurants. Enjoy a live band

College of Arts and Sciences dean and

strides of its prior eight classes and embracing the next generation of Florida’s future physicians. Donation levels begin at $200 and go up to $20,000. Photo cred-

students in Broward and south Palm Beach counties.

10 8

Boca Raton Regional Hospi-

Dr. Katrina Carter-Tellison was

tal earned a Thrombectomy-Capable

recently appointed vice president for

Stroke Center certification from The

academic affairs at Lynn University. She

Joint Commission, in collaboration

will oversee university curriculum, ac-

with the American Heart Association/

creditation, faculty assessment and de-

American Stroke Association. This cer-

velopment, career services, international

tification signifies its Marcus Neurosci-

student services and study abroad, and

ence Institute meets rigorous standards

Lynn’s Social Impact Lab. She also will

for performing mechanical endovascu-

support Lynn’s iPad-powered learning

lar thrombectomy, a minimally inva-

program and student retention efforts.

sive procedure used to remove a blood

Since joining Lynn in 2004, she served as

clot from the brain during an ischemic

assistant professor of sociology, criminal

stroke. It is one of 13 hospitals to receive

justice program chair, curriculum chair,

the certification.

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GL Homes president Misha Ezratti In partnership with the Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl, almost a dozen GL Homes employees joined other local businesses to participate in a new build in Delray Beach. Joining the GL Homes’ crew was their President, Misha Ezratti, and we caught up with him to find out how the build went:

1 Why was participating in this build so important to GL Homes and your employees? GL Homes takes pride in doing the right thing, whether it be for our homeowners or the community. While we are known for the quality of our homes, we take equal pride in dedicating our resources and areas of expertise in ways that leave a positive impact on the communities in which we build. It was a privilege to join forces with other local organizations and participate in a build that we hope will make a meaningful impact on a local family.

2 GL Homes is an expert in building

stunning homes, how are these Habitat for Humanity builds similar? On a basic level a home should provide

More than 40 executives and employees came out from Crocker Partners, GL Homes and Tire Kingdom to raise hammers and wield power tools to help Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl Partner builders in build a new home for a Habitat Partner Family. action. Photo courtesy of Ron Elkman. Photo courtesy of Ron Elkman.

safety, security, and stability. Homes are the foundations upon which families and communities grow, and for many people, a home represents hope for a better future. Having a roof over one’s head is a universal need that everyone, regardless of age or income level, should have met. Both GL Homes and Habitat for Humanity recognize the life-changing impact of a safe, well-built home.

3 Many of us take homeownership for granted, why is having a home so important, especially to the Habitat families? Having a home sets families up for success, which they might not otherwise be able to achieve. It provides a place for people to grow and overcome obstacles, stability for those who are lacking it, and

‘Pollution eating art’ pitched for Boca public art project

[FROM PG 3] safety Town Hall in January 2017, after which the panel was impressed with the involvement and passion the students expressed to their most pressing issues.

One year later, Chair-Elect of the Community Advisory Panel Jon Carter motioned to create the Youth Subcommittee -- to provide representation and voice to youth across Middle school, High school, and University students. The Youth Subcommittee has worked on a notecard collection project, collecting more than 500 written statements on what students believe are city/ school issues to be included in a Youth Issues Report that will be presented to City Council in the near future. (Boca High and Spanish River High students worked on the report.) The Youth Subcommittee also created the L.E.A.D. (Local Youth, Environmental Leaders, Action Orientated, Dedicated to Sustainability) Green Project to address Boca Raton’s local environmental issues. The Green Project initiative included multi-school beach cleanups, tree planting projects, and other sustainability service projects — winning the 2019 Florida League Of Cities Community Service Contest.

a place of refuge from the challenges of everyday life. Without a home, the things we take for granted like good night’s sleep or a stable home life conducive to kids’ success at school, are far off dreams.

4 What can other local business learn from volunteering opportunities like these? Businesses are not insular, they are a part of the community that they serve and their success is directly tied to the success of their community. This incredible opportunity to get out on the ground floor with an organization dedicated to improving the lives of others really underscored the significance of being a part of Palm Beach County, a place where so many GL Homes employees and homeowners live, work, and play. Other

businesses would also without a doubt recognize the value of being a part of something bigger.

5 The focus of GL Homes’ Philanthropy is to support organizations dedicated to ending homelessness- how does this fit into your mission? We were excited by how in line this mission was with our philanthropic goals. Sustainable community growth starts from the ground up with every individual, particularly those in need. We are always happy to dedicate our time, energy, and resources to help get those without a home back on their feet.

The Business of Health & Wellness Executive Panel Discussion presented by

Boca’s Office of Economic Development

Students Luke Lynch, Giullia Santos, and Felipe Mora speak on Art in Public Places at Boca meeting. Photo by Diane Emeott Korzen.

Thursday, September 19, 2019 8:00-9:30 a.m. Boca Raton Innovation Campus 5000 T-Rex Avenue Boca Raton, FL 33431 Boca High School students present on Public Art. Felipe Mora (R), Giullia Santos (C) Luke Lynch (L). Photo by Diane Emeott Korzen.

The subcommittee plans to bring in

Coffee and light bites will be served

more university students from Lynn University and FAU, and do more service and note-card projects, according to Lynch.

Complimentary mp plimentary vvalet alet For more information, EconomicDevelopment@myboca.us

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Dozens honor Dr. Merrilee Ruth Middleton, mental health pioneer and founder of Boca’s Promise

By: Dale King Contributing Writer To say that Dr. Merrilee Ruth Middleton devoted more than 80 years of her life to the cause of mental health education is not an exaggeration. She got her first try-out at age 5 when she became the youngest volunteer at First Baptist Church in Fitzgerald, Ga. There, she listened intently to others speak at a Seniors Sunday School class. The innovator pushed ahead with her own education as she eyed a career in the mental health field. After graduating high school in 1949, she went to Stetson University and earned a bachelor’s degree in business education. More importantly, she and Professor Elizabeth Faulk helped Dr. George Hood establish the college’s first counseling center. She later became a guidance counselor at two different schools, one of them Boca Raton Community High School, and went on to become founder in 1998 of Boca’s Promise, the Alliance for Youth – a local chapter of America’s Promise established by former Secretary of State, General Colin Powell.

A few weeks after Dr. Middleton’s death at age 86 on June 5, 2019, a “Celebration of Life” was conducted at the Babione-Kraeer Funeral Home in Boca Raton. Refreshments, hugs, a guest book signing and a buffet preceded the formal program that drew dozens of the educator’s admirers, family and colleagues. They offered an array of memories running from humorous to thoughtful, with references to the doctor’s warmth, consideration and kind manner. Boca’s Promise President/CEO Rita Thrasher, who succeeded Dr. Middleton as head of that organization, led the lengthy period of remembrance.

Dr. Middleton was one of the founding board members of Boca’s Promise. Two of the doctor’s companions from that board were present at the evening of remembrance, Mary Jane Graff and Judith Chason. Also present was Debbie Leising, whose mother, Pat Thomas, also an original board member, could not attend. Graff remembered how the board “watched [the organization] grow and came up with new ideas.” She said Merrilee was a bit apprehensive at first. “She said, ‘Mary Jane,

can we do this?’”

They did – and it has worked for more than 20 years. Everyone in the room seemed to understand the significance of the little red wagon on a table at the front of the room, just below a painting of Dr. Middleton, surrounded by bouquets of colorful flowers. From the start of America’s Promise, the little red wagon has been the organization’s “simple, yet powerful image,” Gen. Powell announced at the time. “The little red wagon is a promise and a challenge. Early on, we pull our children along and nurture them. As they grow, they begin to pull the wagon for themselves. If the load grows too heavy, people who care will help pull the weight.” “The most important part is the black handle that comes up. It is that black handle that allows an adult to reach down, pull the wagon along and make the way of life a little easier for a child who needs some help.” “Merrilee called it the little red wagon that could,” Leising said. In 1997, she was invited by then-Gov. Lawton Chiles to be one of five state delegates to

organize “Communities of Promise” in Florida and to attend a Presidential Summit for America’s Youth in Philadelphia. She came back to form Boca’s Promise. “She returned from the summit charged up with positive energy to get these people to make a difference; to help the youth of America,” Leising noted. Another friend recalled how Merrilee said the organization’s symbol “started out as a little red wagon, but ended up an 18-wheeler.” “Merrilee is known as the cornerstone of mental health,” said Rita Thrasher, a sentiment expressed by others in the crowd. It was also noted that Middleton and Dr. Elizabeth Faulk combined to establish community counseling services for Palm Beach and Broward county residents. They also created a Center for Group Counseling which opened in a rented storefront, then moved in 1981 to a building on Boca Rio Road. Dr. Middleton has been recognized with achievement awards from the Florida Institute of Suicide Prevention, Soroptomist International of Boca Raton/Deerfield Beach and Palm Beach State College in Boca Raton. Two of the caregivers who tended to Dr. Middleton at the time of her declining health offered poignant thoughts of her. “She was a wonderful lady, an angel,” said Cynthia. “She said to me near the end, ‘I’m going home, Cynthia.’ She loved life. She loved people.” Another caregiver, Hyacinth, said she “worked with her for five years. She cared about us and she cared about what we do.”

A portrait of Dr. Merrilee Ruth Middleton is part of a memorial to Rita Thrasher, president and CEO of Boca Raton’s Promise, the Boca mental health educator at addresses the crowd at the “Celebration of Life” for Dr. Mer- A news clipping is shown on a screen during the “Celebration a “Celebration of Life” for her held rilee Ruth Middleton. Photo by Dale King. of Life” for Dr. Merrilee Ruth Middleton. Photo by Dale King. in late June. Photo by Dale King.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: Boca Raton’s Promise, 7 Royal Palm Way, #608, Boca Raton, FL 33432.

Summer kitchen added to JARC’s ability garden

eating habits. Gardeners meet three times a week to tend to their eggplant, cucumbers, spinach, cabbage, onions, tomatoes, mulberry, bananas, mangos, figs, pomegranate and papayas.

By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor Gardeners at West Boca’s JARC ability garden will now be able to prepare meals with their fresh produce thanks to a donation that added the Rose Zensky Kitchen. The outdoor kitchen features a grill and side burners, commercial sink, mini fridge and blender in a paved area of the Jeffrey and Nicole Goldberg Ability Garden on the JARC campus. JARC, Jewish Association for Residential Care, is a nonprofit, nonsectarian organization that provides programs and services to educate and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The addition was made possible through a matching grant campaign by Jeffrey and Nicole Goldberg. Another donation was made by Gerry Zensky who has named the space after his late mother, Rose Zensky. “I found out about JARC a few years ago and I said this is for me,” Zensky said.

emony recently where the kitchen was unveiled. The garden program has been around since 2007. JARC residents prepare the soil, plant seeds and care for seasonal plants that they harvest. They spend time sampling their produce and learn about healthy

Now, they will be able to prepare full farm-to-table meals without leaving the garden. Zensky helped bring the

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He spends time playing bingo with JARC residents on Thursday afternoons. “It’s been a very rewarding experience,” he said of his time spent with JARC residents. “It’s made me a giving person. I look forward to every Thursday afternoon.” Some of the 28 regular gardeners and bingo players attended a dedication cer-

Gerry Zensky shares a photo of his mother, Rose JARC residents gather in the new Rose Zensky outdoor with the JARC gardeners. Staff photo. kitchen. Staff photo.

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Kathryn Lee Johnston, an asJeanne Bennett starred in Sister Philip Chaffin is an Equity actor sistant professor at FAU, helped Act this summer at FAU. Submit- that starred in Sister Act this sum- put on Sister Act this summer at FAU. Submitted photo. mer at FAU. Submitted photo. ted photo.

Christina Baroniel is production coordinator for the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, who also performs. Submitted photo.

FAU student actors urged by pros to ‘keep studying; work on your craft’ By: Dale King Contributing Writer For student actors at Florida Atlantic University, the stage is their most significant classroom. Young learners take part in dramas, comedies and occasional musicals during the school year. But summertime is special. The university brings in professionals – holders of Actors Equity cards – to help students hone their abilities as they work toward eventual graduation. The current class just completed its Summer Repertory shows, a pair of productions from differing ends of the dramatic spectrum. The plays, Sabrina Fair in June and the musical comedy, Sister Act, which kept the Studio One Theatre on the Boca

“Sister Act was a real challenge to

Commenting on her experience

put together, and the student actors,

this year, Bennett advised acting

designers and crew approached it

hopefuls: “Always find a way to keep

with a great deal of persistence, pro-

studying. Actors are works in prog-

fessionalism, and patience.”

ress. It’s important to keep growing

Taking the stage with students “is

and developing as an artist. In this

a chance for me to ‘put my money where my mouth is’ and experience what they experience,” Johnston added. “It also helps me work with them when I cast them in a production I’m directing.”

Chaffin’s advice: “Study. Take classes. Keep working on your craft, show. As an actor, you should al-

years, said he “saw that the theatre

ways be learning. And trust your

was doing Sabrina Fair and thought

gut. That’s so important.”

Linus Larrabee Sr. was a wonderful role, and one that I’d love to play, so I went in and auditioned.” “There was a notice in the online eq-

Philip Chaffin as cast members and

uity audition post. I was looking for

Christina Baroniel as production

a job and I auditioned. I didn’t know

stage manager.

the particulars, that is, working with

rector and Equity actress.

toes.”

regional theater for more than 20

ed Equity actors Jeanne Bennett and

professor at FAU, frequent show di-

Being in a class keeps you on your

especially when you’re not doing a

Bennett arrived the same way.

Kathryn Lee Johnston, an associate

go many months between auditions.

Chaffin, a staple of New York and

campus rocking during July, includ-

Also on hand for Sister Act was

market (South Florida) an actor can

grad students as well as undergrads or even the length of the contract. Frankly, I was just happy to have an acting job with a contract that lasted

tions while working in the Summer Rep program. “Most questions are related to my work with them as their voice and speech professor, but I know they ask the others about their own career experiences. They’re in school to learn technique, so they want to get as much information as they can about how to get

Bennett said she was impressed

jobs in South Florida are six-week

year that FAU opened its stage doors

by the students’ diversity. ”I would

contracts.”

have assumed they wanted NYC

Baroniel, a Miami native, is produc-

with their eyes on Broadway, but

mavens.

tion coordinator for the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in

Boca Bowl Idol contest [8]

work once they graduate.”

for nine weeks. Most of the theatre

worked out well for students and

Palm Beach County

Johnston said she fields many ques-

The summer of 2019 marked the 21st to theatrical pros. And the combine

INSIDE

that only describes a small number of students. Others want to try a different market in Texas or Boston or

“I’ve worked on quite a few Summer

Fort Lauderdale. She has appeared

Reps, and it’s a joy to work with the

in many shows at the Greenbrier

want to do non-commercial theatre

same people I teach, especially the

Valley Theatre in West Virginia and

or stay in Florida and work (as ac-

current group,” said Johnston, who

Slow Burn Theatre in Fort Lauder-

tors) and teach. Their plans are ex-

portrayed the Mother Superior.

dale.

tremely varied.”

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Don’t miss events 1

Poetry Open Mic on the Avenue will take place at the Delray Beach Public Library on Aug. 28. All poets from novice to professional can recite original poems live on stage. The open mic event runs from 6 to 7: 30 p.m. Poets will have five minutes each.

2 The top eight com-

petitors vying to be the Boca Raton Bowl Idol will hit the stage to compete live on Aug. 1 at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus. Presented by Marshall Grant PLLC, the event will allow the audience to vote to help determine the three finalists for the Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl Idol. The three finalists will perform once more and a winner will be selected from a panel of judges. The event is open to the public.

3 Seminole Casino Coconut Creek will

host An Evening With Don Felder in The Pavilion on Aug. 2 at 8 p.m. Felder, formerly of the Eagles, is considered a true

American rock and roll guitar hero. To that end, he finds himself most decidedly back in the driver’s seat with the recent release of his first solo album in seven years, American Rock ‘N’ Roll. The new album features musical greats like Sammy Hagar, Slash, Richie Sambora, Orianthi, Peter Frampton, Joe Satriani, Mike Fleetwood, Chad Smith, Bob Weir, David Paich, Steve Porcaro, and Alex Lifeson. Tickets priced at $25-$45 per person are on sale now via Ticketmaster For more information, call 954-977-6700 or visit CasinoCoco.com.

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of Women Voters of Palm Beach County is holding a “hot topic luncheon” on Palm Beach County elections with Wendy Sartory Link on Aug. 21. Head to Atlantis Country Club at 11 a.m. The luncheon costs $25 if you sing up before Aug. 14 and $35 after. RSVP at www.lwvpbc.org or call Esther Friedman at 561-968-4123.

Boca Helping Hands is hosting

its 13th annual Bowling for Bread Event from 2-5 p.m. on Aug. 25 at Strikes@Boca Raton. Participants will enjoy an afternoon with food, bowling, trophies and a silent auction. This community event will benefit participating children’s charities which include 4KIDS of South Florida, Inc.; Adopt a Family; American Association of Caregiving Youth; Boys and Girls Club of Boca Raton; Family Promise of South Palm Beach County; Florence Fuller (East & West); HomeSafe; Jim & Jan Moran Boys & Girls Club; Place of Hope; PROPEL; Salvation Army; SOS Children’s Villages; Unicorn Children’s Foundation; and Peter Blum Family YMCA of Boca Raton. Corporate Sponsorships are $600. A $200 contribution will reserve a lane. The cost to sponsor a child from one of the non-profits so the child can bowl is $50. For more information visit bocahelpinghands.org/bowlingforbread

6 Head to the Boca Raton Downtown Library to see new art exhibit “Relationships in Nature,” by Kim Heise through Aug. 23. Visitors to the Art in Public Places area of the Downtown Library will be able to view a variety of stunning watercolors depicting Florida’s native plants and animals. Heise was born and raised in South Florida and has a bachelor’s degree in fine art from Florida Atlantic University. She frequently collaborates with other artists and organizations to promote local habitat conservation. Her watercolors have been exhibited in group shows in the South Florida area since 2014. This is her first solo show. 7

Music at St. Paul’s presents “The Judaic Muse,” with pianist José López at 3 p.m. on Aug. 18. A pre-concert conversation with Dr. José López will begin at 2:30 p.m. Featuring celebrated Cuban-American pianist José López, the program features piano works by composers of Jewish heritage. Works to be performed include Judith Shatin’s Chai Variations on Eliahu HaNavi; selections from Fanny Hensel’s (née Mendelssohn) Das Jahr; Ferdinand Hiller’s Piano Sonata in A-flat Major, Op. 59; Charles Valentin

Alkan’s Nocturne in B major, Op. 22 and Symphony, Op. 39. Tickets for the concert are $20 (18 and under are free) and are only available at the door on the day of the concert. For more information, visit music.stpaulsdelray.org.

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10 Sol Children Theatre will present Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical on Aug. 2-4. Performances take place at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at 3333 North Federal Highway in Boca. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for kids 11 and under.

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August Calendar Be Like Brit Caribbean Dreamin’ Networking Event Aug. 16 5:30-7:30 p.m. Boston’s on the Beach Join us and Simplitfy IT for our 2nd Annual Caribbean Dreamin’ Networking and Charity Event. Guests are invited to mingle with Brit’s family, local individuals, businesses, community influencers, Boca Chamber members, and supporters to enjoy an evening of collaboration and charity to spread awareness benefitting the 66 children living at Brit’s Home.

$5 for patrons | Free for performers Calling all poets, writers, and lyricists! Join us for a night of linguistic word play. This is your opportunity to step up to the mic and share your gift for words in front of a welcome audience. Hosted by Kyle Holder of Smooth Bounce Entertainment. 1st Thursday of every month. Established and new poets, rappers, and writers of all genres are welcome. Nostalgia Art Exhibit Opening Reception Aug. 2 6-8 p.m. Free event

Arts Garage

Enjoy wine and art at the opening of our NOSTALGIA EXHIBITION featuring local emerging artists Anna Gibson and Sam Carfora. The event is free!

Poetry Open Mic Night

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General Admission $25 | Reserved $30 | Premium $35 The band will perform a blues show which will showcase their talents in original and blues classics. They have been performing as a band since 1989 with thousands of engagements in 36 states and Europe. Their YouTube views exceed a million and the group has developed a dedicated following. Kofi Boakye Aug. 3 8-10 p.m. General Admission $30 | Reserved $35 | Premium $40 Kofi R. Boakye is a 19-year-old Award-winning pianist born in Akron, Ohio. Kofi has gathered musical experience from myriad venues across the United States. Kofi Boakye will perform a show with his band and consists of original music and cover music of the R&B, Funk & Jazz genre. Boakye’s shows are interactive. His shows are high energy and

kid-friendly and will sometimes go in the crowd with his melodica and play in the audience. Gianni Bianchini Quintini Aug. 9 8-10 p.m. General Admission $35 | Reserved $40 | Premium $45 The focus of the Gianni Bianchini Quintini is to encompass the jazz tradition of this great American music and simultaneously push the boundaries for the next generation of jazz musicians. The Quintini will be performing for the first time at the Arts Garage and will feature new arrangements of the American classics that span the generations. Leslie Cartaya Aug. 10 8-10 p.m. General Admission $30 | Reserved $35 | Premium $40 Traditional Cuban music runs in her veins and jazz and American funk have shaped her artistic personality. Born in

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Cuba, to a very close family that enjoys warm afternoons improvising a melody, Leslie Cartaya decided to begin her solo career with her first record production “No Pares.” Points North Aug. 16 8-10 p.m. General Admission $35 | Reserved $40 | Premium $45 Points North is a leading light of modern instrumental guitar music, single-handedly helping to revitalize the genre through their technical prowess, superior musicality and compositional skills. Points North stands on the shoulders of iconic bands such as The Police, Rush and Dixie Dregs, but clearly cut their own artistic path. Garage Queens and Kings Aug. 17 8-10 p.m. General Admission $25 | Reserved $30 | Premium $35

The third Saturday of the months June through September, Arts Garage hosts a pageant style elimination contest for twelve Drag Queens and Kings. Every month, the audience and judges will send three contestants packing until there is only one GARAGE QUEEN OR KING! Alexis Cole Aug. 23 8-10 p.m. General Admission $35 | Reserved $40 | Premium $45 Award-winning jazz vocalist Alexis Cole may be the most talented singer to ever hold a top-secret military clearance. A dozen albums into her critically acclaimed career, she may also be the bestkept secret in jazz, a status that’s certain to change as more people are discovering her for themselves. Aug. 24 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fall for the Arts Open House Free event Join us for our Fall for the Arts Open House! We have classes available for both

adults and youths including Dance, Acting, Drawing, Drumline and more! Meet the instructors, enjoy food and drinks, and win prizes and giveaways! Save 25% on classes! (Must be in attendance and sign up same day to receive discount) Otis Cadillac and the El Dorados ft. the Sublime Seville Sisters Aug. 24 8-10 p.m. General Admission $30 | Reserved $40 | Premium $45 The Otis Cadillac and the El Dorados R&B Revue is an 11 piece band that performs Classic R&B, Root Rock N’ Roll and related Blues oriented material. The band performs in a style that emulates the R&B revues of the late 50s and early 60s. It is the goal of each performance to recreate the atmosphere and energy that gave birth to Rock N’ Roll in that era. Beautiful Bobby Blackmon and the B3 Band Aug. 30

8-10 p.m. General Admission $25 | Reserved $30 | Premium $35 Beautiful Bobby Blackmon is a dedicated blues musician based in Central Florida. This blues artist has a total of 4 CDs on the market. Originally from Texas, his style is a soul blues flavor that exhibits a high energy performance. Sinatra to Soul: The Chris Thomas Band Aug. 31 8-10 p.m. General Admission $35 | Reserved $40 | Premium $45 Chris Thomas is an exciting entertainer fashioned in the way of the great performers of years gone by. A native of Chicago and longtime resident of Jacksonville, Florida, vocalist Chris Thomas has the style and swagger of Sinatra and the performance excitement of James Brown and Bruno Mars. Chris Thomas combines dance, singing, and the best musicians to deliver an unforgettable performance with his 8 piece band.

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Old School Square First Thursday Site Tour Aug. 1 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. First Friday Art Walk Spotlight Gallery Aug. 2 6-9 p.m. Cornell Art Museum, 6-9 p.m. Seven Solos Exhibition

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Seven Solos departs from our traditional group exhibitions by featuring only seven artists; each creating a unique, site-specific, immersive experience in six galleries plus the Margaret Blume Atrium space. These art installations can only be seen at the Cornell Art Museum here in Delray Beach! Artists featured in this exhibition have shown their work in galleries and museums worldwide. Come see art work by: Miya Ando, Giannina Dwin (in collaboration with Freddy Jouwaged), Jacob Fisher, Frank Hyder, Brookhart Jonquil, Shinduk Kang and Alex Trimino.

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Now-Sept. 17 Titled after Wassily Kandinsky’s 1922 print series, Small Worlds, this exhibition comprises about 50 European drawings and prints made over the course of five centuries by artists ranging from Dürer to Picasso, using a wide variety of media and techniques. Film Posters from the Dwight M. Cleveland Collection Now-Oct. 29 The Norton Museum of Art is presenting the largest ever museum exhibition of classic movie posters from one of the most prominent private collections in the world. Titled Coming Soon: Film Posters from the Dwight M. Cleveland Col-

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Rehearsals begin: Aug. 26, Show dates: October 4-20, 2019 CALENDAR GIRLS is a deeply moving comedy-drama based on a true story. In 1998, a group of women in a small English village decided to raise money for their local hospital by producing a calendar which would parody the “cheesecake” calendars they saw in their husband’s shops and garages. So they agreed to be photographed “topless” (though very well concealed) for their own calendar. They hoped to raise 900 pounds. By the end of the year they had raised over half a million pounds which they donated to Cancer Research. Six of the women in the show MUST be willing to expose their bosoms for a brief second behind a screen and (in keeping with the tradition begun by the play) The Playhouse will be making a donation to The American Cancer Society.

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Get involved with helping local youth By: Heather McMechan Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers 500,000 children worldwide. If you would like to learn more, then meet me at the Blankets & Bear Hugs Community Day Event on Aug. 10th from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Child Rescue Coalition How many of us put pics of our kids online? When I heard the statistics about online childhood predators, I had to get involved with the Child Rescue Coalition (CRC). It’s a nonprofit that rescues children from sexual abuse by building technology for law enforcement, free of charge, to track, arrest and prosecute child predators. Headquartered in Boca Raton, they have developed the world-renowned Child Protection System (CPS) Technology, which has been a powerful tool for law enforcement agencies around the globe. The technology has improved the success rates of investigators and policing operations in the ongoing pursuit to identify, apprehend and convict individuals and networks associated with child sexual exploitation. For every predator CRC helps law enforcement apprehend, they prevent between 50 and 150 children from being sexually abused. To date, our technology has prevented the abuse of more than

This family friendly, give-back experience will give you information on how they help protect children. Find out how you can help prevent your child’s image from getting into the wrong hands. Assemble care packages for rescued children which includes the bears and blankets. Presentation of the care packages to local law enforcement. All ages are welcome for this morning of volunteering, philanthropy and lunch.

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The event is from 6- 8 p.m. at Crazy Uncle Mike’s located at 6450 N. Federal Highway. All proceeds benefit music education for children with the greatest need and fewest resources. The Lip Sync Battle Winner will be chosen by a combination of donations made in the contestant’s name, votes by the attendees on event night and judge’s scores.

Nat King Cole Generation Hope When I see my children practice their piano and ukulele, I see that special spark in their eyes. Every child should have the opportunity to find their passion for music. That’s why I’m involved with the Nat King Cole Generation Hope. Their mission is to provide music education to children with the greatest need and fewest resources. Their mission is to fund

On Aug. 27, local celebrities and community favorites will be pulling out all the stops when they perform in the Lip Sync Battle benefiting Nat King Cole Generation Hope Inc. to raise funds for music education. I had the opportunity of lip syncing last year and it was a blast.

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The Pap Corps to hold inaugural Country Hoedown fundraiser Staff report Grab your partner and head down to the Delray South County Civic Center on Aug. 17 for a night of two-stepping to the Rodeo Deluxe band. The Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research is holding its inaugural Country Hoedown fundraiser, which will feature a BBQ dinner, line dancing lessons from the Delray Ballroom and a photo booth. The event hosted by the recently formed Men’s Initiative of The Pap Corps, will raise funds for cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. It will take place from 6-9 p.m. and tickets cost $30 per person. “It is time for a little Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” said David Bakelman, CEO of The Pap Corps. “We are so proud of the members of the Men’s Initiative for coordinating such an exciting event. This evening will be a perfect opportunity to introduce new people to the mission of The Pap Corps, while also engaging our long-

time members in a fun-filled community chapter-wide event!” The Men’s Initiative was formed in 2018 as a way to encourage male membership, while providing a supportive environment to learn about cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center from leading physicians and researchers, while enjoying inspiring stories from leading sports celebrities. “This is an amazing group of men who are uniting to help raise funds for cancer research, forming strong friendships and getting the opportunity to learn about important health issues in way that is geared for us guys,” said Howard Levine, a Pap Corps member for over 10 years and a member of The Men’s Initiative Steering Committee. “Let’s face it, men often ignore their health,” he said. “But at the last men’s meeting, we got to meet a sports icon and listen to a Sylvester doctor address really important men’s health issues. We all learned so much, and we became inspired to up our game by creating more

The Men’s Initiative of The Pap Corps is organizing the inaugural Country Hoedown fundraiser this month. Submitted photo.

fun ways to raise research funds.” For Levine, who lost his mom to cancer at a young age, fighting this disease has been a life-long passion.He has been ardent supporter, along with his wife Susan, of all the efforts of the Valencia Pointe chapter, but now he feels he can

make an even greater impact by getting men involved with The Pap Corps. “This is a great group of men and I encourage anyone who wants more information to please call The Pap Corps office for more details,” Levine said.

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Boca Regional Hospital now part of Baptist Health South Florida By: Dale King Contributing Writer It’s official. At 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2019, Boca Raton Regional Hospital began operating as a certified partner of Baptist Health South Florida. Lincoln S. Mendez, who takes over as chief executive officer of Boca Hospital this month when current CEO Jerry Fedele retires, was standing on the BRRH campus when the clock struck a minute after midnight. Later that day, at 10 a.m., officials from the two nonprofit healthcare organizations gathered with dozens of BRRH employees wearing t-shirts bearing the names of both institutions to announce the completion of the long-awaited partnership. So, for the first time in its 52-year history, Boca Hospital was functioning in tandem with another medical facility. The partnership – three years in the making and seven months since it was announced – ensures that both healthcare providers will be able to continue carrying out their mutual missions across four South Florida counties. “Our groups share the same calling to improve the health and well-being of individuals and to deliver compassionate healthcare to our patients at the highest standards of excellence and safety,” said Brian E. Keeley, president and CEO of Baptist Health. “We foresee an exciting future at Boca Raton Regional Hospital that will cement its title as the preeminent healthcare provider in the community.” That future will be carried out with all employees on board. Adriene McCoy, chief human resources of-

ficer for Baptist Health South, said there will be “no immediate changes” in staffing at Boca Regional. “Everybody is good,” she said. “Baptist puts people first.” BRRH and Baptist South signed a letter of intent to merge seven months ago. Boca Regional had by that time conducted a nearly twoyear search for a strategic health system partner and chose Baptist Health from a list of five competitors pared down from an initial list of 12 hopefuls. “Today’s announcement concludes a process that will elevate our position as an advanced, tertiary academic center,” said Christine E. Lynn, board chair at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. “I thank everyone who participated in this process, both at Boca Regional and Baptist Health, for this exciting outcome.” Outgoing CEO Fedele, who delayed his planned August 2018 retirement a year to help complete the merger of the two facilities and to initiate a quarter-billion dollar hospital expansion and renovation program, took his last turn at the microphone. He and others recalled the arrival of Fedele and his team of hospital rescuers at BRRH 11 years. They immediately set to work to save the medical center that was hemorrhaging money badly. The hospital racked up a $120 million loss during one year alone. Fedele admitted at the joining ceremony that, “Digging out of a financial challenge 11 years ago” was less a personal thing and more the result of “great board leadership.” He commented that “the agreement [with Baptist South] was enthusiastically endorsed by a unanimous vote of our board, and we are look-

From left, Bo Boulenger, Lincoln Mendez, Christine E. Lynn, board chair at Boca Raton Christine E. Lynn, Brian E. Keeley and Jerry Regional Hospital Photo by Dale King. Fedele. Photo by Dale King.

Outgoing Boca Raton Regional Hospital CEO addresses the gathering July 1, the day the partnership between BRRH and Baptist Health South Florida officially started. Photo by Dale King.

ing forward to continuing with Baptist South on the path toward elevating the healthcare we provide for our communities.” “Our organizations share similar cultures, values and expectations for excellence that are essential for a great partnership that is focused on increasing access to high-quality care across South Florida,” he added. Mendez, a seasoned and accomplished healthcare executive, also addressed the crowd. A Palm Beach County resident, he comes to his new position after serving as chief executive officer at South Miami Hospital, also part of the Baptist Health system. During his tenure, South Miami Hospital earned national accolades for its quality, innovation and clinical excellence.

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He said he appreciated being “closer to home” as CEO of Boca Regional. Mendez is also well-respected by board members, physicians, employees and his peers. “Mr. Mendez provides the depth of experience and executive skill sets that are tailor-made to lead Boca Regional in its continued ascent to becoming one of the premier, tertiary academic medical centers in Florida,” said Lynn In 2017, Baptist Health South merged with Bethesda Hospital East and Bethesda Hospital West in Boynton Beach. With the addition of Boca Raton Regional Hospital, the number of Baptist Health hospitals increases to 11 – with a total staff of some 23,000.

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FAU med students volunteer time at Boca’s PROPEL nonprofit Staff report

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As a second year medical student at Florida Atlantic University Maryellen Campbell learned that she had to fulfill a requirement that involved providing a community service for a local nonprofit.

Campbell worked at PROPEL as a tutor a few years ago when she took a gap year between graduating college and starting medical school.

Instantly, she said she knew where she wanted to volunteer her time for the service learning project— at PROPEL, People Reaching Out to Provide Education & Leadership in Boca. PROPEL works with local middle and high school students and provides leadership

“I always found that the role of the tutors had been a positive influence,” she said. So, she reached out to PROPEL CEO Gregg Francis and director of the service learning projects for FAU Dr. Peter Averkiou to see if PROPEL could be added to the list of nonprofits the students could volunteer with.

“I thought it would be a great idea to go back to PROPEL,” she said. “The FAU Schmidt College of Medicine has been very fortunate to be able to collaborate with PROPEL through our Service Learning Projects,” Peter Averkiou, M.D., F.A.A.P., Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, and Director, Service Learning Projects, at FAU said. “The goal, through this mutually beneficial collaboration with PROPEL, is to provide personal experiences and reflection that will stay with our medical students for the rest of their professional and personal lives.”

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FAU medical students with the youth of PROPEL during a training session. Photo Courtesy of Peter A. Averkiou.

Campbell and five of her classmates spent a few hours once a week visiting with PROPEL students. While they couldn’t perform any medical exams, they shared what it is like to be a medical student and discussed topics like why sleep is important and healthy living tips. “It was really fun to see the excitement of kids who want to be nurses or doctors or in physical therapy,” she said. Now, the program is gearing up to begin its second year and Campbell said she’s happy the program will continue. PROPEL CEO Greg Francis said he was extremely impressed with the medical students. “It’s a wonderful partnership,” he said. “They aren’t practicing medicine, but they are teaching about exercise and making healthy decisions for the body, mind and spirit. It helps get our kids comfortable with the medical community. They may not be getting medical treatment but they are getting medical knowledge.” Francis said its a good experience for PROPEL students to see students who are excelling in their field.

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Exercise can hurt you By: Christine King Special to the Boca and Delray newspaper and more, are all cells which experience renewal during the seven years. Annually, our bodies transform physically and medically. Some of these alterations include: injury, illness, disease, accidents, change of life (menopause/”manopause”) or lifestyle.

With all of the preaching about the many benefits of exercise, how in the world could it hurt you? Unfortunately, there are many avenues. The phrase “Consult your doctor before beginning any type of activity or exercise” is an essential disclaimer that many overlook. There are important reasons for you to pay close attention. Roughly every seven years, we become new people. During that time, every cell in the body is replaced by a new cell. According to the Smithsonian, there are roughly 37.2 trillion cells in the human body. The 600 muscles, 206 bones, blood, neurological, nerve, cartilage, skin, fat,

All of these incidents require a reassessment of your activities, including exercise, in order to avoid getting hurt. As mentioned, the first step is to speak with your doctor and ask for guidelines. The next step is to consult with a qualified Personal Trainer or Medical Exercise Specialist to address how to adjust your workouts. Not seeking this valuable information can end in injury. For example, if you’ve been in an auto accident and have musculoskeletal and neurological injuries, the approach to your exercises needs a 360-degree overhaul. Overtaxing both of these systems will harm you and cause a setback. Certain diseases and illnesses also need special attention. Those experiencing the effects of cancer treatments need a customized and scheduled approach to gaining strength. Additionally, nutrition coun-

seling is definitely in order. Experiencing normal biological changes in life, particularly menopause, requires a change in workout structure, primarily when most symptomatic. Even when a woman still has her menstrual periods, slight adjustments in exercise regimen are needed. Studies show that women are more likely to experience an injury while exercising during their monthly period. And let’s simply address the human body. It changes as we age. Common ailments like arthritis, osteoporosis, loss of hormones, depletion of collagen, and other changes facilitate a need to pay attention and perform the proper form of exercise for your body. Many people establish an exercise routine and repeat it over and over. All of the above information, along with muscle memory, dictate frequent adjustments in your activities. Following the same routine over and over causes a plateau in results. The muscles understand what is happening, and there’s a lack of muscle confusion, which is necessary for growth and to avoid a plateau. In all, paying attention to your body, everything it experiences and consulting the proper fitness and medical exercise professional is crucial. Asking the right questions is vitally important. When speaking to a professional, ask them if they’ve

worked with people who have your particular issues. Ask how they would approach helping you to make changes. If they use verbiage you don’t understand, please don’t be afraid to question them. After you speak to a couple of people, compare the answers. You can even check with your doctor again to get his or her opinion. However, your gut will usually give you the information you need. Don’t just accept the answers; it’s time to question the professionals. This will result in a symbiotic relationship, assurance you’re in the right hands, and the confidence of knowing you won’t be hurt. Christine King is a Medical Exercise Specialist, Fitness Expert, and Founder of YourBestFit. The health and wellness company has helped thousands of clients recover from injuries, look and feel better and improve their overall well-being. Please visit Christine at www.ByChristineKing.com

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Fixing chronic pain by stimulating your brain By: Dr. John Conde Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Current research is pointing towards faulty brain processing as the causative agent of chronic pain. Chronic pain can be disabling, limiting major activities of daily living. It affects approximately 20 percent of US adults, 8 percent exhibiting high impact chronic pain which is defined as pain limiting at least one major life activity. Women are typically more often affected than men. The areas of the nervous system most involved seem to be the brainstem, frontal lobe, parietal lobe, and spinal cord. Areas of the limbic system which regulates mood seem to be involved as well. Due to this faulty brain processing the brain becomes very efficient at transmitting pain so that even a soft touch may produce a pounding sensation. Over time, an individual may experience pain even without a pain producing stimulus or injury. This metamorphosis is called maladaptive plasticity which has a negative effect as opposed to the beneficial aspects of adaptive plasticity. If the pain lasts more than 12 weeks it is typically termed chronic pain. Another area of involvement is what is termed the autonomic nervous system. This is a part of the nervous system that

regulates blood vessel diameter, diaphoresis (sweating), digestion, gland activity, and heart rate to name a few. Many individuals with chronic pain exhibit dysautonomia, or dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. In fact, this part of the nervous system which is usually not involved in pain transmission actually begins to transmit pain. In addition to this, these other conditions can also be seen which include irritable bowel syndrome, insomnia, xerostomia (dry mouth), irregular heartbeat, and even excessive sweating. The autonomic nervous system is regulated primarily by the frontal lobe region of the brain and an area in the brain stem called the reticular formation. The human brain is highly plastic (changeable). Sixty percent of the brain is genetically predetermined while forty percent is constantly changing according to environmental influences (work, home, exercise, food, etc.) We also know that our brain cells require oxygen, proper nutrients, and stimulation for optimal function. Understanding these concepts, neurophysiologic rehabilitation utilizes oxygen acquiring techniques, nutrition, and specific forms of stimulation (light,

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Delray-based start-up Go Gig disrupts job search market By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor

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Tired of clicking through job descriptions, uploading resumes and rewriting cover letters to find a new job?

The desires section allows a candidate to say that they make $60,000 but would like to make $80,000 or that they live in South Florida, but would relocate to a job in Dallas or Boston.

There is a new way to look for your next career move thanks to a free platform, Go Gig. With offices in Delray Beach and Boca Raton, the local company has created a way to look for your dream job without your current employer knowing. The anonymous job matching platform allows job seekers to create a profile in two minutes that they “set and forget,” according to co-founder and CEO Chris Hodges. Potential employers will receive notifications about profiles that match an opening that the company is looking for. “There is no job postings, no resumes and no applying,” Hodges said. Hodges came up with the idea while he was completing an executive MBA program through the University of Florida between 2012-2014. He remembers career coaches coming in to explain job sites and job fairs that the university offered. But most of the people in the program were already employed. They were looking to advance their careers without hassle. He did some research and realized there was no technology out there designed for a “passive” job seeker, someone who has a career but would consider taking a new job if it was the right move.

“It is all the things you would leave your job for,” Hodges said.

So, he began creating an anonymous way for people to look for other opportunities. Go Gig launched in September 2016. It is available across the continental United States and has opportunities for white collar and high skilled blue labor jobs ranging in salaries from $25,000 to $180,000.

And finally, the personality piece, which takes a writing sample and analyzes it to provide possible employers a 70 point snapshot of a candidate. Its artificial intelligence is backed by research from the AI Lab at Florida Atlantic University.

There are a quarter of a million people with profiles on the site, Hodges said.

Like a dating site that matches people based on compatibility points, the employer side of Go Gig provides companies with candidates that match their requirements for open positions.

The user profile has three components: career experience, your desires and a personality profile created from propriety artificial intelligence that is crafted from a provided writing sample.

The recruiters build a search query for the type of employee they are looking for and the system will send options over with a percentage of how close the match is to what they are seeking.

The career experience allows candidates to plug in what they have done in previous jobs without divulging where exactly they worked.

If an employer is interested in an anonymous profile they receive, they send a request through the site. The candidate can decline or accept an invitation to chat.

For example, a candidate can input they spent 10 years in a marketing role at a multi-million dollar telecommunications company. Companies looking to hire that person will not be able to figure out if that company was Verizon or T-Mobile, Hodges explained.

At this point, the candidate knows who the potential employer is, but the employer or recruiter doesn’t know who the candidate is. If the request is accepted, the candidate’s identity is then revealed.

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Looking to get out of town? Check out Matt’s Flights Staff report When Matt Guidice isn’t leading a food tour in downtown Delray Beach to folks on a culinary quest, he is helping people find their next destination. The co-owner of Delray Beach Craft Food Tours also operates Matt’s Flight, a subscription-based newsletter that highlights cheap flights across the country and world. The company is celebrating its second anniversary this month. “It’s a blessing to work with travel and food, my two hobbies,” he said. The idea began when his friend saw another email newsletter that focused on international flight sales. His friend and business partner approached him and said there was no one sharing deals on domestic flights. So, they began the free newsletter service. They currently have about 320,000 subscribers from across the country. Since it launched, the company features both domestic and international travel deals. There is a free membership level where

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From reporter to private investigator, local man applies love of investigation to new career Kevin Lynch likes the thrill of the hunt.

He first was exposed to what private investigators do when he worked for the National Enquirer in the early 2000s.

Early in his career, it was the hunt of finding out what restaurant in South Beach Britney Spears would be dining in or what Vegas nightclub Paris Hilton would be partying at.

He was hired to work out of their Los Angeles office on Valentine’s Day of 2000. That summer he was sent to South Florida to cover for a reporter who was out sick.

Now, his stakeout skills are applied to investigating potentially fraudulent insurance claims.

He said he loved South Florida and asked to stay. He covered the Enron scandal and dozens of celebrity stories. He ended up in Last Vegas covering the nightclub scene.

Lynch is the founder and owner of Top Shelf Investigations, a private investigation agency that specializes in conducting surveillance for insurance claims. He focuses on bodily injury, slip and fall cases, auto liability and worker’s compensation, but occasionally works on domestic cases like alleged infidelity. He is based in Delray Beach, but covers Key West to Vero Beach. His job: to see if someone who alleges an injury from a claim is faking it or not. He is hired by attorneys or claims adjusters to investigate potentially fraudulent claims.

“We benefit the community by exposing and denying expensive and fraudulent claim settlements,” he said. “These frivolous claims are what cause insurance premiums to go up. The more money an insurance company has to pay out, the more premiums cost. Top Shelf Investigations combats those rising costs by exposing fraudulent claims.”

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His time spent with paparazzi and freelance photographers taught him how to hide in plain sight and figure out a person’s daily routine. The Enquirer had relationships with private investigators as well.

He spends his days living in his car. He has hidden cameras on glasses and pens. A typical case spans about three days. What he used to call a stake out is now referred to as surveillance. He will spend hours watching, waiting and then getting the video he needs to send to an attorney or insurance adjuster.

When the publication began layoffs, a private investigator he worked with suggested he look into that as a career option.

Often times, he said the cases he is assigned don’t make it to trial. They are usually settled once clients see the video he has captured.

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How to make a budget you’ll actually stick with By: John M. Campanola, Agent New York Life Insurance Company Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers It’s one of the oldest pieces of advice out there, but it’s one of the hardest to actually follow: Make a budget—and stick to it. Only 39 percent of Americans say they are able to cover a $1,000 unplanned expense, CNNMoney has reported. Onethird of households reported that they did have an unplanned expense, such as a car repair or a dental emergency, last year. And 78 percent say they are extremely or somewhat concerned that they will not have enough money for retirement, reports CNBC. The good news? Putting together a simple budget is not difficult. Here are some tips: Step 1: Gather the numbers. Examine your habits. Think of yourself like a business. Essentially, you’re trying to figure out how much you have left over—your “profit” so to speak—once you add up everything that comes in and goes out. Use your pay stub to calculate how much you take home after subtracting out health insurance, your 401(k), and taxes. That number will tell you how much money you

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Biz Briefs Yvel opens third U.S. location at Town Center Luxury jewelry store Yvel has opened its third store in the county in Boca Raton. The new, 568-square-foot boutique is located at Town Center mall near Bloomingdale’s. Founded and owned by Orna and Isaac Levy, Yvel is a luxury jewelry brand best known for its beautiful jewelry using rare organic pearls paired alongside diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, and a variety of other prominent gems. Founded in 1986, Yvel has been cultivating fine jewelry for over 30 years with boutiques around the world. Each boutique is like a work of art on its own, with stunning designer interiors created specifically to showcase the brand’s freeform treasures set in 18K gold. Shoppers can browse through the collection of stunning earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces adorned with Freshwater, Tahitian, Akoya, Keshi pearls and more. “Yvel seamlessly complements our luxury retail lineup,” said Sal Saldaña, Town Center at Boca Raton’s general manager. “Town Center at Boca Raton continues to provide an unrivaled shopping experience and we feel Yvel will be well-received by our shoppers.” It is the only store in Florida. Lifespace merger

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Lifespace Communities, the owner and operator of Abbey Delray and Abbey Delray South retirement communities, has officially merged with SQLC, one of the nation’s largest non-profit senior living owners and operators. Lifespace Communities, Inc., and Senior

Quality Lifestyles Corporation (SQLC) completed the affiliation officially bringing three SQLC communities and SQLC’s management company, Seniority, Inc., into the Lifespace family. Lifespace is now the sole owner and operator of Seniority, Inc., and three Texas-based communities — Edgemere in Dallas, The Stayton at Museum Way in Fort Worth and Querencia at Barton Creek in Austin — expanding its mission to 15 communities in eight states. The organization now serves more than 5,100 residents and employs more than 3,500 team members, placing it among the top 10 largest non-profit senior living providers in the country. “This is a historic day for Lifespace Communities,” said Paula Shives, chair of the Lifespace board of directors. “In addition to gaining three remarkable communities, we are thrilled to welcome many new residents and talented team members who can contribute to Lifespace’s rich history and culture.” Larry Smith, interim president and CEO, and chief financial officer, will continue to lead Lifespace Communities while Joe Anderson, president and CEO of Seniority, Inc., has transitioned from his role at Seniority to serve as president and chairman of the SQLC Foundation Board of Directors. “This is a tremendous opportunity to advance our mission to serve more residents and celebrate the lives of seniors,” Smith said. “With many shared values and expectations for exceptional service, along with similar amenities and programming, we anticipate this will be a smooth, efficient transition.” Boca lawyer named ‘Florida Super Lawyer’ for 13th year Mark R. Osherow of Osherow, PLLC has been named for the 13th consecutive year to the 2019 Florida Super Lawyers in the area of Business Litigation.

Super Lawyers, which is part of the global mass media company Thomson Reuters Corporation, selects attorneys using a “patented multiphase selection process.” According to Super Lawyers, this recognition is unique because lawyers are not allowed to nominate themselves or campaign for nominations. Only five percent of all lawyers in Florida are selected in more than 70 practice areas. The selection process blends peer nominations and evaluations with independent research. All candidates are scored in 12 areas, such as verdicts/settlements, experience, community service and professional activities. Selections are made each year, then offered as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel. Osherow is certified as a specialist in business litigation by The Florida Bar and is admitted to practice before all Florida, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey state courts. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern districts of Florida as well as before several other federal trial courts. At the appellate level, Osherow is admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States. Throughout his more than 30-year career, Osherow, who has been a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Business Litigation since 2006, has handled a variety of business disputes and related matters both in court as well as through mediation and arbitration. These matters have included trade secret misappropriation, noncompete agreement breaches, and shareholder and partnership disputes. His real estate experience has encompassed residential real estate fraud and title disputes, and his intellectual property background has included copyright and trademark infringement. He has also represented companies in labor and employment law matters. Lesser Lesser Landy & Smith expands Boca law firm

Lesser Lesser Landy & Smith law firm recently opened its expanded office space in the Sanctuary Centre located at 4800 N. Federal Highway Suite 205B. With 92 years of serving injured clients and their families, the firm’s practice has been growing with a need for more dedicated space to better serve our clients and our community in South Palm Beach County. The firm handles serious personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida, with the Boca Raton area representing a strong growth area due to referrals from our clients and relationships on the community. TEN Spring Water ranked No. 3 top-selling alkaline water Boca-based alkaline water brand TEN Spring Water has moved into the No. 3 position in sales volume in the U.S. according to Nielsen data. The data examines alkaline water brands in the booming Enhanced Water category and is representative of the previous 52 weeks ending May 18. In addition to moving forward into the No. 3 spot, TEN Spring Water’s 1 gallon bottle is also now the No. 7 biggest-selling single SKU in the category. “Since we launched the brand 6 years ago it has been a goal to be among the top three brands of high pH water,” said TEN founder Jose Fernandez. “We are thrilled to achieve this position in such a short period of time, it speaks to the widespread appeal of the brand among customers who demand their water be a perfect TEN in terms of quality.”

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Beware of ‘undue influence’ in estate planning By: Robin Bresky, Esq. Law Offices of Robin Bresky Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers It has been said that nothing is certain except death and taxes. While enjoying life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, everyone also needs to plan for the inevitable. That means creating and maintaining an estate plan that ensures that your property, business(es) and financial assets will go to your loved ones in the way that you choose. The law provides tools such as wills, trusts, and inter vivos transfers (gifts made while you are alive) to accomplish your goals and provide for the people you care about most. Beware of the unscrupulous While the law provides such protective tools, there may also be unscrupulous opportunists willing to misuse them to take advantage of others — especially seniors. We hear all too often about seniors who were improperly pressured or deceived into including someone as a beneficiary of their will or trust, or making valuable gifts under suspicious circumstances. The targets of such schemes are often

people with substantial assets who happen to be vulnerable due to advanced age, illness, problems with their memory, or isolation from their family. Family members who were expecting an inheritance are sometimes surprised to find that they were cut out of the will or received much less than anticipated, while a stranger or a distant relative suspiciously receives a large benefit. A presumption of undue influence can arise when a person receiving a substantial benefit from a will, trust, or inter vivos transfer has a confidential relation-

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In an action contesting the validity of a will, trust, or inter vivos transfer, the probate court looks to circumstantial evidence because undue influence usually happens “behind the scenes” and the person who died cannot testify about what happened. A few examples of potential signs of undue influence could be that the beneficiary recommended a particular lawyer to draft a will or trust or took the maker to the attorney or gave instructions to the lawyer, was present when the will was signed or chose the witnesses for the signing, or hid the will in his or her files and then asked the court to implement it.

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Delray Beach – A growing spiritual epicenter By: Diane Feen Contributing Writer If you look around Delray Beach you can see a downward dog in the direction of your view. Small yoga and meditation studios are proliferating around town in tandem with the spiritual awakening of those who live here. In the past, yoga and exercise classes were part of the fitness center routine. There were only a few yoga or stretch classes mixed between Zumba, aerobics and circuit training. It was more about strength training and moving the body to its maximum exertion. That overall paradigm seems to be chang-

ing in a gentler direction. And, most people around town are happy about that.

“I was hit by a car when I was running years ago, and I suffered back and neck pain. I heard that doing Iyengar Yoga was a successful step in alleviating pain from injuries. Gradually the pain went away and now I am pain free,” said Colleen Gallagher, owner of iYoga in Delray. If you’re a yogi, or just yoga curious, you might have heard about the hugely popular yoga classes at the Colony Hotel. Each Sunday the large ballroom in this historic hotel is filled to capacity with people stretching to the sky looking upward. There’s live music and an unspoken

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camaraderie for all that yoga has to offer – relaxation, meditation and a sense of well-being. Owner Kelly Brookbank stays on the periphery while instructors like Pedro Luna and Terra Wood teach yoga modalities like Vinyasa and Yin and Yang. Brookbank’s yoga classes were one of the pioneers in the industry 13 years ago. The only difference is that classes are held every day of the week. One of the newer players in the slow and steady race to enlightenment is Casa Mannabliss. This Zen space on Federal Highway has an ethereal quality to its essence and its ownership. Started last year by a group of yoga, meditation teachers, healers and educators, it offers classes like yoga, meditation, tai chi, sound, breathwork, and more. They also have workshops and special events that herald the more subtle vibration of human existence. “We are not a yoga studio but more of a home and hub for conscious movement in Delray Beach,” said Vivian Demille, CEO of Casa Mannabliss. Casa Mannabliss also has a spacious backyard with fire pit and beautiful garden that has the word Paradise written all over it. There are musical events, ceremonies that celebrate life and nature and space to roam. “Delray Beach has such a sense of community, people join in and come together here. I’ve never seen any other community like this,” adds Demille, who is part of a group that gathered in people’s homes for spiritual practices and eventually opened Casa Mannabliss. The vibe is intertwined with a sacredness that nourishes one’s mind, body and spirit with love as its steward. Another new zen-like space in Delray is called Pause. Recently opened (on Swinton) this coffee house - spa – spiritual retreat is homey and cozy. They have

candlelight yoga classes, as well as an exotic tea and coffee bar with light bites and boutique. Their mission is to create a friendly atmosphere that connects souls and heals bodies and minds. Run by aesthetician and life coach Kelly McCormick, they offer facials, guided meditation, Kirtans, skin care services and massage. Daughter Chloe Hill and brother Dustin are perfect companions for this spiritual enclave of goodness. Fern Conn also heard the calling of Yoga and Spiritual enlightenment in Delray this year. Her studio, started with daughter Tyla, is called Dancing Lion. They offer yoga, guided meditation and workshops. They recently added Yin & Tonic events such as a yoga and acupuncture. “People are yearning for connection and healing practices like yoga and meditation. We are a healing arts center,” said Fern. Yoga, meditation and healing groups are not just an indoor sport in Delray. The spiritual aspects of this artsy town have flowed into its most precious landscape – the beach. A favorite called Full Moon Manifesting - is held monthly on the beach (North of Atlantic Ave.) and includes sound healing, guided meditation (by Sunny) and live music (feelinggreatmeditate.com). It’s a great group of like-minded people seeking peace and inner contentment. There are also festivals, like Yoga Fun Day, popping up around town. YFD will be held from Nov. 1-3 at Old School Square. “I am on a mission to bring yoga to all, fight obesity and build strong communities,” Sam Grout, founder of Yoga Fun Day said. “People need to unplug and unwind, take a break from their computers, go outside and have fun.”

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Our Office recently provided an economic development update at the beautiful ALINA Residences sales gallery. In September we will be hosting another event at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus. For details or to RSVP, please email EconomicDevelopment@myboca. us.

El-Ad National Properties closed on a $146 million construction loan for phase one of ALINA Residences. Slated for completion the end of 2020, ALINA’s first phase will begin with 121 luxury condominiums. The property will include 45,000-square-feet of indoor/ outdoor amenities, including a rooftop pool, nearly an acre of outdoor green space, private cabanas, fire pits, a dedicated yoga area, outdoor kitchen, and a dog park.

Boca Business Briefs In one of the largest hotel sales in South Florida, MSD Capital, the investment platform affiliated with billionaire Michael Dell, has purchased the 1,047room Boca Raton Resort & Club. According to credit rating agency, Fitch Ratings, loan proceeds, together with $297.9 million of sponsor equity, were used to acquire the collateral for $875.0

Penn-Florida Companies announced a $225 million construction loan from Madison Realty Capital for the final phase of Via Mizner and The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Boca Raton.

Related Group is bringing a new residential project to the Park at Broken Sound. The project plans to build a luxury 297-unit apartment complex at 5300 and 5400 Broken Sound Blvd. The 297 units will include a six-story building with 261 apartments and 36 townhouses. This is the developers first residential apartment project in Boca Raton. The Office of Economic Development recently assisted Orbcomm with its corporate expansion. The New Jersey-based, publicly traded company has 800 employees worldwide and will be bringing 32 sales, engineering and finance jobs to Boca. The sale of Congress Corporate Plaza for $21 million makes the list of top commercial sales for May. The 100,129-square-foot, two building plaza sits on over 9 acres and the buildings were built in 1987. Nightingale, a registered nurse staffing company, negotiated its new corporate headquarter lease at 7800 Congress Center. The lease is for 89 months and costs $1.4 million.

FAU alumnus Skipp Orr awarded the Order of the Rising Sun Staff report Florida Atlantic University alumnus Robert M. (Skipp) Orr recently received the Order of the Rising Sun, an honor granted by the Imperial Palace of Japan. The award was given by Shinsuke Sugiyama, the Japanese ambassador to the United States, in a ceremony at his residence in Washington, D.C. The Order of the Rising Sun was established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji of Japan and is granted to those who have made distinguished achievements in international relations involving Japan. Orr graduated with a B.A. in History cum laude from FAU in 1976. “We are so proud of Skipp’s recognition with this prestigious award, given that his interest in world history and

Town Center at Boca Raton is adding a new indoor play space near Crate and Barrel. The 1,600 square foot play area is slated to open later this summer. Boca Raton’s Recent Rankings Business Insider teamed up with Zillow to find the most popular US cities for vacation homes. Florida, Nevada and Arizona were popular states. Boca Raton ranked 6th out of the 25 cities that made it on the Most Popular Cities for Vacation Homes list. Out of 192 cities, Boca Raton takes the fifth spot on WalletHub’s 2019 list of “Best Beach Towns to Live In.” With an average commute time of 20.8 minutes, Boca Raton ranks 31st on the list of 50 South Florida cities with the shortest commutes. Have corporate news to share or looking to relocate/expand your company to Boca Raton? Contact the city’s economic development office at economicdevelopment@ myboca.us or 561-393-7761. Want to see what we are up to? Follow us on Facebook @BocaEconomicDevelopment.

politics began here in our college’s department of history,” said Michael Horswell, Ph.D., dean of FAU’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters. “I appreciate Skipp’s strong commitment to the humanities as a critical component of any university education. We were lucky enough to have him show that commitment as a distinguished visiting professor last year, sharing his knowledge and experience with our students.”

From January 2002 until March 2007, Orr was president of Boeing Japan. He held this position during the development of the most successfully selling airplane in history, the 787 Dreamliner, 35 percent of which is manufactured in Japan. Prior to joining Boeing, Orr was vice president and director of European affairs for Motorola based in Brussels. He also has held various senior level posts with Motorola in Japan, culminating as vice president of government relations. In that capacity, he successfully led the negotiations that opened up the cellular phone market in Japan.

Orr served as U.S. executive director to the Asian Development Bank, with the rank of ambassador from 2010 to 2016, and is currently on the Board of Directors of the Council of American Ambassadors. From 2007-2010, Orr was chairman of the board of the Panasonic Foundation and concurrently vice chair of the National Association of Japan-America Societies, a member of the board of trustees of J.F. Obirin University, and a member of the board of the East-West Center Foundation.

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Penn-Florida Companies secures $225 million construction loan for final phase of Via Mizner and The Residences at Mandarin Oriental Staff report Penn-Florida Companies recently announced a $225-million-dollar construction loan for The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Boca Raton. The closing completes the capitalization for the Via Mizner project. The construction loan, originated by Madison Realty Capital (MRC) will be utilized to complete The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Boca Raton, the third and final tower at Via Mizner, a 2,000,000-square-foot urban resort. Construction of The Residences commenced several months ago and is scheduled to be completed in less than two years simultaneously with the new Mandarin Oriental Hotel. “MRC is excited to have been selected as the construction lender for such a dynamic project. Penn-Florida’s vision for Via Mizner, and the company’s proven track record, aligns perfectly with our investment principals and culture,” said Josh Zegen, Managing

Principal and Co-Founder of MRC. “A construction loan for a project of this scope and size required creativity to accommodate not only The Residences but the extensive amenity package.” The financing was placed by Anthony Orso, President, of Newmark Capital Market Strategies, who specializes in large, complex project capitalization, with the assistance Bill Weber and Henry Stimler. “I was introduced to the project and knew instantly this would be among the finest hotels and branded residential offerings in the country, and Penn-Florida and Madison would be excellent strategic partners,” Orso said. The Residences at Mandarin Orien-

tal, Boca Raton will offer a collection of 92 custom homes consisting of 288,000-square-feet, framed by breathtaking ocean and golf course views. “Downtown Boca has come to life with the addition of Via Mizner,” said Mark A. Gensheimer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Penn-Florida. “Mandarin Oriental is in a class by itself when it comes to catering to the needs of its residents and guests. Pre-sale velocity for The Residences is tremendous as people have come to understand the investment potential as well as the unique lifestyle which includes a world class private Golf and City Club, Mandarin Oriental luxury and services, and a dynamic shopping and dining experience, all at your fingertips.”

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Boca West Country Club has joined an elite group of prestigious golf destinations around the world considered “iconic clubs.” In the National Club Association survey conducted by 314 private club managers, Boca West Country Club was named one of the most iconic clubs in the world. Conducted by The McMahon Group, the Pulse Survey featured in the organization’s current Club Trends magazine, ranked Boca West as one of the top in the world among golf and country clubs. It was the only Florida country club to receive this distinction. “We are deeply humbled that our peers in the country and golf club world find Boca West to be one of the world’s most iconic clubs, sharing the honor with the famed St. Andrews in Scotland, Augusta National, and Pebble Beach,” said Matthew Linderman, CCM, President, COO and General

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What’s up in the real estate market… Boca-based home security company ADT has teamed up with multifamily property management company BH Management Services to offer smart technology integration and convenience services. Through the partnership with ADT, BH Management Services will outfit residences with ADT security, automated smart door locks, and smart thermostats. Historic home to be relocated to Delray CRA campus Plans to move a historic Delray home to the Community Redevelopment Agency property are scheduled to happen this month. The late 1930s, single-family home was designed by the city’s first registered architect, Samuel Ogren, Sr. He is often referred to as “Father of Delray Beach Architecture.” Ogren designed more than 250 homes and buildings in the City between 1924 and 1950. Some of his most notable designs include the Sandoway House, the Old School Square Gymnasium, the Arcade Building and the villas in the Marina District. The property where the home is located was recently purchased for redevelopment and the home is currently located outside of a historic district, therefore, the structure is not protected. Because preservation of historic structures is a major objective of the overall redevelopment program of the CRA, the board jumped at the opportunity. The CRA plans to renovate the exterior to its original condition and use the building for additional office space. Once relocated in August, the building will be within Old School Square Historic District and the CRA will apply with the local registry of historic places. Smart technology in apartment complexes

“As leaders in property management, we know that our ability to bring innovation to the multifamily living experience and offer tenants access to the latest in smart technology and convenience from their fingertips is important,” said Joanna Zabriskie, President of BH Management. “The partnership with ADT also provides extensive efficiency on the management side to better manage and respond to maintenance requests quickly and regulate non-inhabited units to ensure they are well-kept and efficient.” ADT’s smart technology is coupled with industry leading enterprise scale property automation software provided by Point Central. ADT monitoring services will be included as a portion of monthly rent charges. The ADT home automation systems are also voice assistant compatible, allowing tenants the opportunity to integrate additional smart home appliances into their rental units. “The leadership team at BH Management Services is completely focused on their customers and how to bring smart technology to their industry,” said Jim DeVries, President and Chief Executive Officer of ADT. “Our partnership perfectly demonstrates how, through security and automated solutions, ADT offers both protection and convenience to tenants, as well as property managers.” Florida Club Managers Association’s 29th Annual Seminole Region charity golf tournament and gala raises $600,000 for children’s charities Boca West Country Club was trans-

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4Kids won the Charity Marathon Golf Fundraiser during the Florida Club Managers Association’s 29th Annual Seminole Region charity golf tournament. Submitted photo.

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Sharon and JayDiPietro attend the 29th Annual Seminole Region gala at Boca West Country Club. Submitted photo.

formed into a Cirque de Soleil-style extravaganza for 800 guests during the Florida Club Managers Association of America’s Seminole Region Charity Golf Tournament and Gala in June. The two-day event raised more than $600,000 for a trove of South Florida children’s charities, including Special Olympics of Florida, SOS Children’s Villages Florida, Unicorn Children’s Foundation, Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Place of Hope, The First Tee Palm Beaches, and 4KidsSouthFlorida. Since its inception the event has raised $8 million. This year’s high-flying-themed fête featured costumed acrobats, elaborate culinary and cocktail stations, silent and live auctions. Revelers danced the night away to live music by The Headliners. The following day, over 400 participants enjoyed a charity golf tournament at the Boca West Country Club. The winning Charity Marathon Golf Fundraiser was 4Kids South Florida raising $140,329; the winning Club Golf Fundraiser was Coral Ridge Country Club raising $27,500. Dean Adkins won the marathon golf series, who played 210 holes, followed by Josh LaPointe, who played 180 holes 42 under par. “We were so honored to host this meaningful event for the 25th year,” said Matthew Linderman, CCM, President, COO and General Manager of Boca West Country Club. “Many of the club industry’s leading corporate partners continue to support our event year after year, all to help support children in need through local charities.” ALINA Residences Boca Raton secures $146 million construction loan for phase one El-Ad National Properties, an Elad Group company, recently closed on a $146 million construction loan for phase

“With construction moving along at a very rapid rate, we are happy with how well received this project has been. ALINA is generating excitement not only from South Florida locals, but also from those who live outside the area who are looking to make Boca home,” said Noam Ziv, Executive Director of Development of El-Ad National Properties. “ALINA is attracting buyers looking to live in a location that puts them in the center of everything.” Designed by acclaimed architectural firm Garcia Stromberg/GS4 Studios, ALINA offers one to four-bedroom condominiums that showcase golf course and city views with floor-to-ceiling glass doors which open to expansive terraces. “Boca Raton is the perfect market for our latest project, ALINA Residences, and we are excited that we were able to partner with Deutsche Bank and Bank Hapoalim to close such a sizable loan,” said Yoel Shargian, CEO of EL AD US Holding, Inc. “We are proud of the progress on this project and are elated to elevate the level of luxury in Boca Raton. ALINA Residences offers residents a Florida lifestyle with access to an array of amenities in a convenient and walkable downtown environment, moments away from golf and beaches.” The development features over 45,000-square-feet of resort-inspired amenities including nearly an acre of outdoor green space with private cabanas, fire pits, a dedicated yoga area, outdoor kitchens, a dog park, an elite performance Fitness Center with a yoga studio, as well as his and her spa facilities. The project is located adjacent to the Boca Raton Resort and Club’s golf course, and just minutes away from dining, entertainment, art museums and the beach. Prices for ALINA begin from just under $1 million to over $6 million. For more information, please visit AlinaBocaRaton.com.

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You have decided to sell your home – but its hurricane season thing that should be done at the last minute. It does add value to your home and makes the buyer more comfortable moving during the hurricane season.

By: Christel Silver Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Hurricane season in Florida is from June 1 until Nov. 30. There is no reason not to market your home during these times. But you have to prepare your home as most hurricanes bring heavy winds and heavy flooding, and not only if you are located at the coast. Before you list your home for sale, make sure your roof is in pristine condition. Grab a pair of binoculars and take a good look or if you have an attic go up. If you see any sunlight, you better fix the roof. Any loose tiles should be secured as they can do a lot of damage with high winds. If you do not like to step on the ladder to clean your gutters, hire a company to clean them. You want the heavy rain to drain properly. If your home is located within a community, most likely they have done the tree trimming well before the hurricane season starts. If you are taking care of your landscaping yourself, have a tree trimmer come out and

What can happen if you have a ratified contract and prior to closing there is a storm? The home inspection is done – no issues, the appraisal is done – no issues.

secure your roof. No branches should be touching the roof. These items would be great to do anytime whether or not you are selling your home, but if you selling during the hurricane season, it is a must! If your home does not have storm shutters, I highly recommend adding storm shutters to your windows. Although they do come with a hefty price tag, it is a safety issue, even if you do not sell your home. You should know that it does take time to install the shutters and storm-proof windows, so it’s not some-

First you have to be aware that if a storm is approaching and has been named in “the Box,” no insurance company will bind the insurance coverage until the storm is out of the box. This could delay your closing. So the buyers need to be proactive and process early. They can bind the insurance early with a future effective date to avoid this issue. Any sales contract should address potential closing delays under force majeure or unforeseeable circumstances that prevent someone from fulfilling a contract. The buyer or seller should be permitted to terminate the contract within a certain time period, and the buyer’s deposit will be refunded. Whether the house had damages or not

from the storm, most mortgage companies mandate that the house will be inspected. If there is damage, all repairs have to be made to restore the property to its original state. If FEMA has declared your area of natural disaster, any home that was appraised or inspected prior to the storm will have to be re-inspected and most likely re appraised. It is important to stay in touch with all parties (seller, buyer, agents, lender, title company) involved to guarantee a smooth transaction. About Christel Silver Christel Silver is a full time Broker/Owner of Silver International Realty servicing the East Coast of South Florida. Silver is a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), and a certified speaker teaching CIPS classes. She served the Florida Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Chapter as President, as Regional Vice President helping Chapters to grow, and as a member of the Board of Directors for two years. She is the Global Ambassador for Austria and Germany in 2019. Fifty percent of her business is in the International arena. For more information visit www.silverhouses. com.

Downtown Delray salon completes expansion, renovation A rendering of the updated Delray Marriott. Photo courtesy of ge architecture.

New look planned for Delray Marriott Staff report

cials approved the request mid-July. It is unclear when work will

If you like the Mediterranean vibe

begin and how long it will take to

of the downtown Delray Beach

transform the look of the hotel.

Marriott, snag your last photos of it soon. The hotel will soon shift its look to an Anglo-Caribbean style of architecture. Plans to renovate the exterior of the hotel, 10 North Ocean Blvd., were recently signed off on by city officials.

The hotel also has plans to expand the restaurant at the south side of the building along Atlantic Avenue. A call to hotel owner Ocean Properties was not returned by press time. Plans include eliminating the Spanish roof tile, adding French doors and a new color scheme. The build-

The plans were submitted for re-

ing will use a lot of white, according

view by the city on April 29. Offi-

to renderings.

The Delray Marriott recently received approval to renovate its exterior appearance. Photo courtesy of ge architecture.

ShearLuck Salon recently completed an expansion and renovation project to the downtown Delray full-service salon. This summer, the salon owners hosted a ‘Rebirth’ party to celebrate the changes. Owners Camelly Cancella and Carol Cook took over the unit next door to expand their salon and meet the needs of their growing business. The salon, 530 NE 2nd St., has been open since 2017. “We are so excited to see the new salon take shape,” co-owner Camelly Cancella said. “We love the contemporary but casual feel. The new space shows off our passion and creativity. We thought through every detail. We even brought in chairs and sinks from Italy, we opened up the space to increase the natural lighting and increased the amount of workstations.” The redesign opens the space by adding floating mirrored stations creating more visibility throughout the salon, light wood floors are complemented by modern art and brick facade throughout. The space now has a patio area outside, a new fun ‘green hedge’ photo station to show off that great style, and a work station bar so guests can set up with a laptop as they are being serviced. “This expansion not only benefits our team, but its great for the community as we grow and positively impact the lives of people in the downtown Delray Beach area”, said Carol Cook, co-owner of ShearLuck Salon. “And

Camelly Cancella and Carol Cook completed an expansion of their salon, ShearLuck Salon in Delray. Photo courtesy of Stacey from SoPhotography.

we brought in a brand-new retail line offering Bumble and Bumble to provide our clients with top hair products.” The salon offers hair care and stying for both women and men, highlights, balayage, extensions, specialty treatments, blow dry services and makeup. Fo more information, visit www. shearlucksalondelray.com.

A look inside ShearLuck Salon in Delray after its renovation. Photo courtesy of Stacey from SoPhotography.

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Ask an expert: Your HOA, condo questions By: Harris B. Katz, Esq. Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers Q: I am on my association Board. Do you have any recommendations for what we should do as a Board now that it is hurricane season? R.B., Boca Raton A: It is hard to believe that another year has gone by since last hurricane season! As the entire state of Florida learned in 2017, we need to be cognizant of the very real potential threat of hurricanes. Whether you are a board member for a homeowners association (HOA) or a condominium, you have a responsibility to make sure that there are proper plans in place should we face another Hurricane Irma this year. First, this is a great time to review your association’s property insurance policy. Specifically, pay close attention to your hurricane deductible. In exchange for lower premiums, many associations (and homeowners, for that matter) will opt for a much higher deductible which needs to be met before insurance kicks in. After Irma, there were many, many associations that suffered tremendous damage in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, only to find out that their hurricane deductible was a million dollars or more! This can be devastating to the finances of an association and its members, more than washing away any money that you saved on your insurance premiums on the front end. Therefore, it is a good time to meet with your insurance broker or agent now to go through your deductible and coverage to make sure that you have the best policy in place should we face another bad hurricane season. Remember, if the board is going to

consider a lower premium to save money now but your association does not have the total amount of the deductible available in excess operating cash or reserve funds, it is important that you discuss how you will pay the deductible in the event our area is hit with a damaging hurricane. Other than insurance, there are many other things that you can do in preparation for hurricane season that go far beyond what we can include in this short response, but one of the most important things that you can do as an association, is work with your property manager to create a disaster plan to map out a plan of action in the event we are unlucky this year. Also, create a record of the current condition of the property by photographing all the public and common areas of the condominium property. These images could become vitally important should you need to file an insurance claim due to hurricane damage. Speaking of property damage, during a hurricane everything becomes a potential hazard due to the high winds. This includes landscaping. It is a great idea to trim your trees at the beginning of summer and not wait until a storm is on a direct path to South Florida. One of the unique things about living in Florida is the number of snowbirds that go back north over the summer, leaving their

units unoccupied. Because of this, your hurricane preparation policy should include having those snowbirds move all outside furniture inside before leaving for the summer. On that note, be sure that you have updated contact information for all of those persons going out of town for the summer so that you can reach them should an emergency arise, including cell phone numbers. You should also remind owners about the importance of maintaining their own homeowner’s insurance policies to cover their personal property within their units and their limited common elements. One final thing that you should strongly consider is that if you are aware of leaks around the property involving common elements such as roofs or windows, have those items repaired immediately, before we get deeper into the rainy season. Existing damage to common element items that are aggravated during a storm could increase repair costs and the association’s potential liability to the owners, as well as potentially impacting insurance coverage. This repair work could also include trimming back trees and vegetation and having all windows inspected prior to a storm to identify and repair any weaknesses in the frames, seals, caulking or windows themselves. These steps will help to prevent an otherwise unavoidable disaster. Finally, after Hurricane Irma, if you did have to make an insurance claim, many property owners learned that insurance companies are in the business of saving money, not in paying out claims. As a general statement, when an insurance company sends an adjuster out to your property, they try to resolve claims for the smallest amount possible or deny them outright based upon

exclusions in the insurance policy. However, just because your claim was denied or was determined to be below your deductible, it does not mean that the insurance company was correct in its assessment or that it fairly evaluated your loss. Remember that an insurance policy is nothing more than a contract between you and your insurance company. That contract has language in it that provides for coverage of certain losses, provided that the claim does not fall under one of the many exclusions in the policy. The problem for non-lawyers is that the language contained in those policies can be confusing and convoluted so that when an insurance company makes its final determination, they rely on most people to simply accept that decision without further argument. It is best practice to have your association attorney in the loop immediately following a storm so that he or she can make sure that your rights under the policy are protected from the getgo. Harris B. Katz, Esq., is Partner of the Law Firm Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross, PLLC. Visit www.gadclaw.com or to ask questions about your issues for future columns, send your inquiry to: question@gadclaw.com. The information provided herein is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. The publication of this article does not create an attorney-client relationship between the reader and Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross, PLLC. or any of our attorneys. Readers should not act or refrain from acting based upon the information contained in this article without first contacting an attorney, if you have questions about any of the issues raised herein. The hiring of an attorney is a decision that should not be based solely on advertisements or this column.

New ‘PLAY’ area headed to Town Center Staff report Kids will have a new place to play at the Town Center Mall. Planned to open this summer, PLAY at Town Center, will allow families to have a place to play, recharge and relax while shopping. PLAY is a 1,600 square-foot recreational space featuring a combination of seating and interactive play elements inspired by local waterways and waterfronts. The design combines sculptural, abstract elements, soft textures, flowing forms and open play opportunities geared toward sparking children’s imaginations. “Play is critical to children’s mental and physical development and PLAY at Town Center at Boca Raton will provide our young visitors the opportunity to learn, grow and interact in a climate-controlled environment,” said General Manager Sal

Saldaña. “This first-class, indoor entertainment option is one of many customer-focused enhancements now available at the shopping center.”

& Rope Haul, Pebble Ottomans, Play Blocks and a Secret Tunnel round out the developmental activities available within the interactive space.

A sampling of PLAY elements includes:

The Coral Cave – climb, crawl and traverse this series of ramps, levels and surfaces designed to encourage kids to run up, around and through the play structure The Warp Portal – immersive digital play panels, viewing portholes and talk tubes draw children in with fun sounds and moving lights Triplet Tree Stepper – a modern adaptation of the age-old favorite tire swing where children can sit, step and bounce under large petals that rustle and clap An Arch Rope Ladder, Social Slide, Wave Recliner, Rope-mesh Deck, Telescope, Climbing Staircase, Climbing Ramp

Center at Boca Raton’s extensive renovation. PLAY is slated to open later this summer in the Nordstrom wing, near Crate & Barrel.

11 Critical Home Inspection Traps to be Aware of Weeks Before Listing Your Home for Sale - According to industry experts, there are over 33 physical problems that will come under scrutiny during a home inspection when your home is for sale. A new report has been prepared which identifies the eleven most common of these problems, and what you should know about them before you list your home for sale. Whether you own an old home or a brand new one, there are a number of things that can fall short of requirements during a home inspection. If not identified and dealt with, any of these 11 items could cost you dearly in terms of repair. That's why it's critical that you read this report before you list your home. If you wait until the building inspector flags these issues for you, you will almost certainly experience cost delays in the close

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TCAR opens new veterinary clinic, named for donor Lois Pope

Veterinarian Dr. Crystal Benefactor Lois Pope, in Ramsey holds a kitten inthe crowd at the grand side the new veterinary opening of the veterinary clinic at Tri-County Aniclinic at Tri-County Animal Rescue. Photo by Dale Inside the new veterinary clinic at Tri-County mal Rescue. Photo by Dale Animal Rescue. Photo by Dale King. King/ King.

By: Dale King Contributing Writer It didn’t take long for the new veterinary clinic at Tri-County Animal Rescue’s shelter complex west of Boca Raton to get its first customers. On a hot June 19, with dozens of TCAR supporters gathered under a tent outside the building bearing the name of Palm Beach County philanthropist Lois Pope, a small dog and a kitten in need of medical care were comfortably sequestered inside the structure that’s part of a multi-million dollar expansion and upgrade of the nonprofit’s fa-

cilities on Boca Rio Road. Veterinarian Dr. Crystal Ramsey cradled the frail, frightened kittie, which seemed much more comfortable resting on her shoulder in the air-condition room. Located inside the first new building to open at the shelter site, the clinic is a high-tech, state-of-the-art medical facility with an x-ray machine, ultrasound, dental x-ray and dental cleaning apparatus and an MRI machine donated by the American Humane Society.

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Effective this month, people who cannot afford to take their pets to a veterinarian will be able to, with proof of income, bring their favorite animals to Tri-County for medical and dental care. Pope said this will help “the thousands of low-income people who cannot afford shots and other medical treatment.” TCAR, which rescues animals in three South Florida counties, is in the midst of building a new, 64,000-square-foot facility to expand its services and accommodate increases in rescues.

Attending the grand opening of the new veterinary clinic at Tri-County animal rescue are, from left, Jay DiPietro, Francesca Daniels, Christine Lynn, Sue and Yaacov Heller. Submitted photo.

The $10 million, multi-phase capital campaign and build out began with the 9,000-square-foot rescue clinic (a $4.9 million project.) Phase two is an 11,435-square-foot adoption and residential facility, a “Hos-Pets” center and mausoleum ($5.1 million).

The opening of the clinic was made possible with a $2 million gift from Lois Pope to complete the center. Pope, widow of former National Enquirer publisher Generoso “Gene” Pope, was on hand that day to accept accolades from nearly 100 community leaders and other philanthropists and donors to the shelter. “We are so grateful to Lois Pope for her incredible gift that made this vital building a reality,” said Suzi Goldsmith, TCAR executive director. “Thousands more dogs and cats will be saved because of the medical services that will be provided in this building.” “This is one of the most amazing times in the history of Tri-County,” said Sharon DiPietro, chairman of the TCAR board. She said the new building was constructed atop a former dump which required 14 feet of fill to create solid ground. Then came pilings to support the structure. “We got our certificate of occupancy only three weeks ago, and began operating immediately.” Pope, who said she owns two dozen dogs – five from Tri-County – and five cats, said she and Suzi Goldsmith are longtime friends, and Boca benefactor Christine Lynn, who was also in the crowd, is also a buddie. All are animal lovers and pitch in to save pet lives.

The new campus will also have an agility course, in-ground pool and dog recreation area. Much of the new campus will be available to the public, including the mausoleum with a serenity garden. There will also be an increase in the available in-ground burial plots at the Boca Raton Pet Cemetery adjacent to the TCAR campus. Services will also be available for the community with its new boarding and grooming facility and Tri-County’s Thrift Shop will be moved onto the property. There will be dedicated public spaces for education and training programs. TCAR, founded in 1996 by the Goldsmith and the late Jeannette Christos, is one of only a few 100 percent no-kill shelters in the nation. For more information about Tri-County Animal Rescue, visit tricountyanimalrescue.com or call 561482-8110.

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Standing in front of the new veterinary clinic at Tri-County Animal Rescue are, from left, Suzi Goldsmith, Jay DiPietro, City Councilman Andy Thomson and Sharon DiPietro. Submitted photo.

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Texting and driving law bittersweet for Slosberg family By: Jan Engoren Contributing Writer More than 20 years of hard work, persistence and politicking paid off for the Slosberg family of Boca Raton on July 1, as a new law in Florida went into effect making texting while driving a primary offense. On Mon., July 1, the Honorable Emily Slosberg (D –Boca Raton) joined her father, Irving Slosberg, CEO of the Dori Saves Lives Foundation and former State Representative, her sister Wendy, local legislators, Florida Highway Patrol, Palm Beach Sheriff Office, community leaders and other families who have lost loved ones on Florida’s roadways for a ceremonial bill signing at the traffic crash site in Boca Raton where her twin sister, Dori, and four friends were killed 23 years ago. The area along west Palmetto Park Road, is marked with four large crosses and one Star of David. Slosberg, one of seven people in the backseat of the car, survived the crash, but lost her friends and twin sister, Dori. Another passenger, Maribel Farinas was left a quadriplegic. After a benediction by Rabbi Sholom Korf of Chabad in Delray Beach, Emily Slosberg said, “This is a huge day for us.” She gave much credit to her father, whom she called “the force behind the Dori Saves Lives Foundation and a great role model in the community.” “This event was a tragedy for our family, but it is what we’ve done after the tragedy that counts,” said Emily Slosberg. Irving Slosberg gave credit to the Florida legislature, and singled out many by name, including Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran, Speaker of the House, José Oliva and Republican Senator William Galvano. He thanked Governor Ron DeSantis for sign-

ing the bill, but said it was “shocking,” that DeSantis did not invite the Slosbergs or any democratic lawmakers to the signing.

“It’s ridiculous,” he said about the slight, “but Florida will become a safer state because you can’t text and drive.” Also attending the event were others whose lives were affected by distracted drivers. Distracted driving is defined as any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), texting is the most alarming distraction. Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for 5 seconds. At 55 mph, that’s like driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed. According to their figures, distracted driving claimed 3,166 lives in 2017. Road safety advocate and Key Biscayne resident, Debbie Wanninkhof, lost her son Patrick in 2015 to a distracted driver who was checking her text messages while driving 8085 mph.

Dori Slosberg’s grave was the site selected by the Slosberg family to host a ceremonial bill signing The Slosberg family gathered at the crash site where Dori Slosberg and others of the new texting and were killed 23 years ago for a ceremonial bill signing of the new texting and driving law. Photo by Jan driving law. Photo by Jan Engoren. Engoren.

McKinlay was rear-ended by a driver, who was texting, while driving her three children on I-95. “It’s bittersweet,” said Rep. Joe Casello, “It’s bitter because we lost five lives and sweet because their memories will not be forgotten.” He credited Emily Slosberg’s ability to work across the aisle to get the bill passed.

“You are saving the lives of our school kids.” She thanked the Slosbergs for their tenacity and Sachs, an advocate for the law during her time in the senate, for “fighting the good fight.” Thanks to the Slosberg’s efforts, if you are seen texting while driving, you will be cited by law enforcement. The first ticket will set you back $30 plus court costs. The fine doubles for a second offense and will cost you three points on your license.

Delpha Samuels, Mrs. Florida 2019 and a Hallandale resident, spoke about the pain of losing her young 12-year-old brother, Aaron, 11 years ago.

Other speakers included former senator Maria Sachs, Palm Beach County Fire Chief Douglas McGlynn and Karen Brill, Palm Beach County School Board Member who said about the hands-free law in school zones,

Ken and Liz Link of Palm Beach Gardens were in attendance to honor a friend (Harry Faber) killed on I-95 near Melbourne in March 2018 by a young driver who was texting. His wife Claudette was seriously injured. The couple ran the Riviera Beach Motel and were heading to their second home in Toronto when the accident occurred.

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Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay credited the Slosbergs for getting guard rails along west Southern Blvd., to protect people from driving into canals.

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“Our goal was to update the vibe while maintaining a timeless aesthetic,” said Pam Manhas of Manhas Designs, one of the region’s leading restaurant & hospitality design firms. “Max’s Grille guests have enjoyed dining there for nearly three decades. We wanted to maintain the comfort and familiarity of the space while giving the design a fresh approach.” [FROM PG 41]

The focal point of the new design for the “Great Room” will be the addition of a new 16-foot-tall service bar. Boasting an illuminated liquor display wall with a custom sliding ladder, the new bar energizes the room while providing speedy bar service for the dining room and patio tables.

Burt Rapoport, president of Rapoport’s Restaurant Group. “In addition to that, the structural changes will help make the dining room service much more efficient than before.” Additionally, all tables, chairs and bar stools will be replaced with new ones throughout the entire restaurant. An oversized, half-moon booth will take the place of the old service bar and every wall will receive a fresh coat of paint and new lighting fixtures throughout. Phase two of the renovations will focus on the outdoor patio and bar area, scheduled for the summer of 2020.

say the menu update was a significant one. When it comes to wings, Duffy’s now offers over a dozen sauce options. A new sauce, Florida Heat Wave, created in house offers a burst of flavor that packs a punch of heat with a blend of dry and wet rubs. A new lemon pepper is an option that is not a standard dry rub, but a blend as well. A new menu item that is performing surprisingly well is the Impossible Burger. Duffy’s added the burger and it has quickly become the No. 2 selling burger on the menu.

A return to the menu is the lobster mac and cheese, which is a popular patron choice. The No. 1 selling sandwich is the French dip. And the new Mahi rueben gives a South Florida spin to a staple sandwich.

Duffy’s debuts new menu, options for game day bites, vegans, more

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Plus, a new custom abstract mural by local renowned artist, Ruben Ubiera, and pendant lighting will add a dramatic element to the room. The old service bar structure, the large white drapes and wooden shutters covering the interior windows will all be removed.

Just in time for football season, Duffy’s Sports Grill has made some menu updates that will hit the stomach on game day.

dipping sauce to start off your meal.

“With the Grille’s 30-year anniversary approaching in 2021, we wanted to really modernize the space and add some ‘wow’ elements,” says managing partner,

About twice a year, the restaurant adds new dishes, brings back old favorites and switches it up. This summer, local Duffy’s representatives from the Delray location

But some of the changes are not the obvious tailgate choices, like the new signature fajitas or the lobster mac and cheese.

ordering an oversized pretzel with cheese

Duffy’s has 34 locations including restaurants in Delray and Boca.

The most popular entree currently? Sizzling fajitas that come with chicken, steak, shrimp or a combination. Alongside the protein, the peppers are grown locally as is the micro-cilantro.

Sample a taste of Hawaii in West Boca By: Shaina Wizov Contributing Writer In Hawaiian, the name Kekoa means “brave warrior.” At Kekoa, the newly opened fast-casual restaurant in West Boca Raton, its inspiration stems from the origin of its name. The creators of the health-driven, fresh concept behind Kekoa believe that, “There’s nothing in your day that you can’t brave with the strength and heart of a warrior when you’re fed well.”

If you opt to create your own bowl, the process is simple. Choose the small bowl with two bases and one protein, or the large with four bases and two proteins. Bases include sauteed Asian greens, brown or white rice, stir-fried noodles, Asian slaw, house salad or pasta salad. Proteins include Ahi tuna or shrimp poke, Teriyaki beef tenderloin, Kalua pig, fried pork adobo, lomi lomi salmon, chicken katsu and chicken waikiki. When it comes to mix-ins, the choices are unlimited — avocado puree, carrots, edamame, cucumber, tomatoes, green onion, krab salad, hijiki seaweed, mago, masago, sweet onion and seaweed salad. Choose as many as your heart desires!

Eat well. Feel well. Live well. That’s the motto at Kekoa, and it shows within the food offered. The ingredients at this build-your-own bowl spot are freshly caught or harvested, and served in an authentic Hawaiian style. The restaurant is committed to serving clean meat, fruit and vegetables, and everything is gluten-free. Many of the items are also dairy-free as well. The staff is able to accommodate additional allergies with a few simple tweaks as well if you let them know.

in Hawaii, but not all poke restaurants brand themselves as being authentically Hawaiian. Kekoa does. There is even Kalua pork available that is actually flown in from Hawaii.

So what sets Kekoa apart from other build-your-own-bowl and poke restaurants? The ingredient options are a bit different. The poke concept originates

One of the prepared bowls offered is a staple in Hawaiian cuisine, the Loco Moco. Although the dish can vary, its traditional preparation consists of white rice, topped

with a hamburger patty, a fried egg, and brown gravy. At Kekoa, the Loco Moco features a house-made hamburger patty, served over white rice and smothered in house-made brown shiitake mushroom gravy, macaroni salad and topped with a fried egg. Non-meaters can enjoy the Loco Moco just as well — there is a vegetarian version of the patty available as well.

You can top everything off with one of nine sauces, including choices like coconut curry and Sriracha aioli. Just when you think you’ve added enough ingredients to your bowl, there’s still one more left. The last and final step is choosing your “topper” — crispy garlic or quinoa, furikake (Japaese seasoning), red chili flakes or sesame seeds. Visit Kekoa at 8177 Glades Road, Bay 20, Boca Raton, FL 33434. The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and is closed on Sunday.

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Brightline stop chugging toward Boca Raton By: Marisa Herman Associate Editor Boca residents may be able to hop on a Brightline train by the end of 2020. The train company sure hopes the city is on board with receiving a new station. It pitched a plan to the city council and residents during a workshop meeting last month. The project includes adding a train station where the city’s downtown library parking lot is located. The station would displace the community garden, but train

officials would work with the city to relocate it. The ask from the city is for the city to donate the land and pay for the parking garage and a pedestrian bridge over Dixie Highway. In exchange, Brightline, which is in the process of being rebranded as Virgin Trains, would pay for and build the station, which would provide public parking for library patrons. The plan also includes adding retail and apartments as part of the project. “We are very excited to be here today,”

VP of development for Brightline Brian Kronberg said. “We see this as the first step in a formal process with the City of Boca Raton. We would like to get started after today’s meeting to make this project a reality.” Many residents were excited about the opportunity to have their own station. Some folks who lived nearby expressed concerns and asked if the proposed location is the best option. “I am very excited about the possibility of having Brightline here,” resident Peg Anderson said. “It’s a wonderful alternative to driving your car. It’s been the missing link for a very, very long time. It would add to the vibrancy of downtown. This would be like Christmas in July if we could do something with this.” Local attorney Tom Berger said he takes the train to Miami and would much rather leave from Boca than schlep to Fort Lauderdale.

Brightline officials propose a Boca train station by Inside a current Brightline station. Staff photo. the downtown library. Submitted photo.

“We already have the train coming through,” he said. “I would rather it stop.”

Boca may receive a Brightline train station by the end of 2020. Submitted photo.

He said he prefers Brightline to Tri-Rail because it like taking an airplane rather than a bus. “It is comfort, you get a snack, you get a coffee,” he said. Ultimately, council members agreed to move forward with negotiations with the company. They also advised Brightline officials to meet with the neighborhoods near the proposed site and library officials. “Bring on the train,” Councilman Jeremy Rodgers said. “Boca has a lot of assets. We don’t have a train stop here. I think it is a huge win. I think we should move forward.” It is unclear when the council will discuss the project again. It will have to go through the city’s approval process before a station is built.

Spanish River High principal ousted after Holocaust denial comments, actions under investigation By: Dale King Contributing Writer Boca’s Spanish River Community High School principal William Latson will not return to his post at the start of the school year this month. Whether or not his contract with the district will be renewed is now under investigation. Latson was removed from his position after a Palm Beach Post article exposed an email exchange between Latson and an unnamed parent, who asked questions about Holocaust education programs at Spanish River. Latson made comments in the email to the parent that he could not confirm the existence of the Holocaust, which caused an uproar in the community. Palm Beach County School Superintendent Donald Fennoy removed Latson from his position and reassigned him to an undisclosed job within the school district. Fennoy originally wanted to terminate the former principal of Boca’s Spanish River Community High School because of the “distress, anger and heartbreak” he caused. Fennoy posted a two-minute video on the school district website saying he had “lost confidence in [Latson’s] leadership. I removed him as principal and have now made a recommendation to the School Board not to renew his contract” when it expires next June 30. The school district followed up with a July 8 press release saying that Latson was reas-

signed “effective immediately” out of “an abundance of concern and respect for the students and staff of Spanish River Community High School.” Now, Latson’s actions will be reviewed through a personnel investigation before the district can decide whether he should lose his job. “Dr. Fennoy planned to recommend to the School Board the non-renewal of Mr. Latson’s contract,” the district said in a statement. “However, Mr. Latson’s subsequent actions require the District to investigate.” It is unclear how long the process of the investigation will take.

In his comments on video, the superintendent said: “Our children need to be taught the facts of our history, period.” Fennoy added, “Our schools can never be fact-neutral environments.” Latson’s comments have literally sparked a worldwide reaction, with articles and stories appearing in newspapers around the globe and on TV outlets in all parts of the world. Fennoy noted in his video that Latson apologized for questioning whether the Holocaust truly existed, but it’s not enough. “As superintendent, a neighbor and a colleague, I share the [community’s] distress. We are making sure that the facts are being taught at Spanish River Community High School and at all schools.”

to the district office due to a statement that was not accurately relayed… by one of our parents. It is unfortunate that someone can make a false statement and do so anonymously and it holds credibility, but that is the world we live in.” The Holocaust harangue also moved into the political arena. Office holders including Republican U.S. Senator Rick Scott and Florida State Rep. Mike Caruso have called for the principal’s firing. Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer and Democratic State Rep. Emily Slosberg have also issued statements decrying the ex-principal and his comments. Whatever the outcome of Latson’s job is, the school will have a new principal. Fennoy selected Omni Middle School principal Allison Castellano for the job.

Since the incident was made public by the Post last month, the district said school administrators held a series of meetings; with Latson; counseled him on his inappropriate comment to the parent and instructed him to “further expand the Holocaust curriculum at Spanish River.” He also spent several days at the U.S. Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C.

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kitchen garden to pay homage to his mother, Rose who cared for his brother who had special needs.

when the mayor of the town they lived in helped her find a private home, similar to JARC, for his brother to move into.

“Despite these efforts, his leadership has become a major distraction for the school community,” the release said.

“My mother was an amazing lady,” he said, holding a photo of her on her wedding day.

The outdoor kitchen is a reminder of his mother and brother.

Latson “made a grave error in judgment in the verbiage he wrote in an email stating, ‘I can’t say the Holocaust is a factual, historical event because I am not in a position to do so as a school district employee,’” said the district.

He teared up as he shared memories of his childhood in New York.

Zensky’s rabbi dedicated the new area in a brief ceremony.

He said his mother cared for his younger brother until she reached an age where it was too challenging for her. That is

“Gerry is the kind of person who sees a need and says I’m here,” Rabbi Dan Levin said.

Latson reportedly sent the following apology to school staff: “I have been reassigned

Summer kitchen added to JARC’s ability garden

“I will come here quite often,” he said.

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Thrift like a pro in these Boca and Delray shops By: Michele Bellisari Special to the Boca and Delray newspapers There is nothing better than an amazing thrift or consignment store haul. There are a variety of reasons I love to thrift, hit garage sales on the weekends, drop into consignment stores and, yes, pick up items on the side of the road weekly during bulk day. Some of the most popular celebrities in the world thrift, buy from consignment and look for a great deal from Hoda Kotb to Sara Jessica Parker. Palm Beach County has a plethora of thrift stores from Jupiter to Boca Raton and there are deals and steals to be found no matter what you might be needing. I wear items I have purchased from thrift stores, my home has furniture from my shopping finds and I have found beautiful gifts at bargain prices to share with friends and family. Think Lilly Pulitzer, Tiffany & Co. and beyond! If high end clothes are your jam then look no further in our 2,383-square-mile county because clearly with the number of events, balls and charity dinners happening at any given time you can find designer gowns, handbags, shoes, dresses and more by shopping thrift and consignment...some items will even have the tags still attached. If you have a weekend or business event to attend or a home decor project to tackle but your budget is limited buzz by a local thrift store to stretch your dollar to find secondhand items and designer deals to freshen up your wardrobe and your hive. If classic T-shirts are your passion, you need a winter coat, for the one trip up north this year, or you simply have to freshen up that one room in your house and have champagne taste but a beer budget then you are in luck with all the thrifting store choices we have right here the Delray/Boca area!

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Dress comfortably Clean out your car...you never know when something big may be on your take home list. Find out when new items will be hitting the floor each week at your favorite thrift and consignment boutiques. Popular Stores in Boca/Delray Goodwill 1640 N. Federal Highway, Delray Beach Bethesda Bargain Box 12 NE 5th Ave., Delray Beach Habitat Delray Beach 181 S.E. 5th Ave. Delray Beach Nest Delray 817 NE 6th Ave. Delray Beach FL Second Time Around 801 George Bush Blvd., Delray Beach Affluent Finds 809 George Bush Blvd., Delray Beach Levis JCC Thrift Store 141 NW 20th St., Boca Raton Hospice Resale Boca 141 NW 20th St. E2, Boca Raton Perfectly Imperfect Consignment 3333 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton

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We are planning a thrifting crawl in the fall, so email us if you want to join in! Send a direct message to @soooboca on Instagram, instant message us on Facebook or email info@soooboca.com for details.

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Michele Bellisari is the founder of #SoooBoca® Lifestyle & Media based in Boca Raton and a Realtor with RE/MAX Services. She and her daughters blog, vlog, post and share all things Boca Raton, South Florida & Beyond from events, people, food, travel, home decor, fashion, beauty and real estate! You can find more at www.soooboca.com and on all the socials @soooboca.

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RECreate Boca kicks off visioning for the future By: Diane Emeott Korzen Contributing Writer Boca Parks & Recreation Dept. has launched a new campaign to get residents involved in planning for the future of the city’s parks, trails, beaches, libraries, recreation facilities, athletic fields, programs and services. About 50 people rang in on their top priorities for Parks & Rec. at a Thursday evening summer public kickoff meeting at the Downtown Library at 400 NW 2 Ave. The RECreate Boca needs assessment is a joint venture between the city and the Beach & Park District. It is projected to cost $90,000 to $95,000 and take 10 to 12 months to complete. “Clicker” devices were handed out to all in attendance, giving them a chance to literally ring in on multiple-choice questions about the community. Later, each resident got to participate in a brainstorming session, with responses recorded on a large white paper tablet to be considered in future planning.

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Hosting the RECreate Boca visioning session were Parks & Rec. Director Michael Kalvort, who welcomed two of the top professionals from Pros Consulting Inc.,Vice President Neelay K. Bhatt and Consultant Brayton McClure from Indianapolis along with Principal of Perez Planning & Design LLC Carlos Perez from Atlanta to co-host. Boca staff involved in the project include Director Kalvort, Deputy Recreation Services Director Michelle Zimmer and Interim Beach & Parks District Executive Director Briann Harms. Also in attendance were Mayor Singer, City Council Members Monica Mayotte and Andy Thomson, as well as Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District Chair Susan Vogelgesang. Retired former Boca Parks & Rec. Director for many years, Mickey Gomez, listened intently to future plans. “Everything starts with these

[public] meetings,” said Kalvort, who expressed the sentiments of many residents as, “I don’t want someone coming to my community and telling me what is good for me.” Residents chimed in on three key areas : Strengths – Active community, affluent, well maintained parks, free yoga classes, a lot of parkland devoted to the beachfront, limited development on the beach, proximity to the inlet, great tennis, two beautiful libraries (Spanish River and Downtown), great park ranger program, a lot of pools, top notch safety and security, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, the Beach & Park District as an independent means of collecting revenue. Opportunity to Improve – Improve bike safety and awareness, bike trail being built right now should show greater connectivity (it doesn’t go all the way to A1A), keep up with pickleball trend, dog-friendly parks and trails, improve maintenance at Spanish River Park, marina, improve city sustainability, protect our trees, consider adult and senior center, develop functional relationship between City and Beach & Park District. No. 1 priorities – Aquatic center, massive recreation center, multi-generational recreation center, identify true needs of the community, new maintenance facility, resident satisfaction, greater awareness of Boca’s offerings, develop road map for the future, programs focused on the citizens of Boca and the District, much more pickleball, more aquatics – marina and pool, upgrade

Parks & Rec. Director Michael Kalvort welcomes Neelay Bhatt, Brayton McClure and Carlos Perez to the June 13 kickoff of REC

Gumbo Limbo, bike trails, engage college students. Pros Consulting Inc.,Vice President Neelay K. Bhatt brought up the demographics of the city. He said Boca Raton has an estimated 123,981 population. The 2010 Census nine years ago reported 84,392 people. A 2016 projection estimated 96,114. The trend is for the population to continue to grow at a rate of 1.18 percent growth, he said. The fastest growing age segment in Boca is the 55-to74 age group, described as “active adults, who refuse to call themselves seniors, and don’t act like it.” Projections are for 23 percent of the population to be Hispanic/Latino by 2033. Different groups have different Parks & Recreation preferences, Bhatt said. “You don’t want to build a bunch of basketball courts where someone like me lives. I could play cricket all day, whereas a white [male] may tend to prefer hunting and fishing. [That’s why] a one size fits all approach to recreation doesn’t work.” Brayton McClure looked at local trends in Boca, with the top-rated recreational activities ranked 1.Tennis (139 votes); 2. Golf (128 votes); and 3. Soccer (111 votes). Other growing recreational pastimes include: fitness, yoga, Pilates, weight lifting, hiking, biking (road or mountain), backpacking, canoe/kayaking, and fishing (salt water), he said. Those who did not get to attend the kickoff workshop but would like to voice their opinions on future Parks & Rec. endeavors can go to www.BocaRecreates.com

Vice President Neelay Bhatt of Pros Consulting addresses audience on Boca’s recreation needs. Photo by Diane Emeott Korzen.

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Boca Chamber Festival Days overview By: Commissioner Robert Weinroth District 4 Special to the Boca Newspaper Well, it’s that time again – the dog days of summer in South Florida! By the way, before we go much further, any idea why these are called “dog days?” Well, here’s a singlet of information you can use the amaze your friends and family.

the Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl website for public voting for their favorite performer.

Some say it signifies hot sultry days “not fit for a dog,” the most oppressive period of summer (which in South Florida likely means heat and humidity generally broken by afternoon showers).

The top eight competitors determined by public voting were invited to compete live at the Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl Idol Presented by Marshall Grant, PLLC event to be held at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus.

The phrase is actually a reference to the time of the year when the sun occupies the same region of the sky as Sirius, the brightest star visible from any part of Earth and part of the constellation Canis Major (the greater dog). Sirius is often referred to as the “dog star.” Because the star is so bright, ancient Romans believed it gave off heat and added to the sun’s warmth, accounting for the long stretch of sultry weather. They referred to this time as diēs caniculārēs, or “dog days.” OK – store that useless piece of information in the deep recesses of your brain – never know when it will come be a Jeopardy® answer! There was a time, in the not too distant past, when South Florida virtually emptied out during the dog days of summer. Many residents fancied themselves to be “snow birds,” migrating north for the summer, not returning, in many cases, until just after Election Day. Activities were sparse for the year-round residents. To help fill the gap, the Boca Chamber of Commerce created Boca Chamber Festival Days, as an outreach to our non-profit community. The Chamber pairs non-profit members with for-profit members to hold events throughout August to raise awareness and funds for philanthropic efforts. A full description of the Boca Chamber Festival Days 2019 events can be found at www.BocaRatonChamber.com/events Here’s a sampling of the events: On Thursday Aug. 1, the third annual Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl’s Idol contest. The Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl is searching for their next national anthem performer. The bowl date this year is set for Dec. 21 at 3:30 p.m. on ABC. Contestants uploaded their audition demo videos in June and since July 8, selected entries have been featured on

On Monday Aug. 5 it’s “Boca’s Got Talent”at Crazy Uncle Mike’s (6450 N. Federal Highway) The non-profit partner (Faulk Center for Counseling) is partnering with Confident Bookkeeping Svcs (Laureen Pannullo), Leading Edge Mortgage (John McClaskie) & Crazy Uncle Mike’s. The event will feature local professionals who sing, dance and perform other unique acts to benefit the Faulk Center for Counseling. Tickets are $25 per person, includes a drink and appetizers. To register, please contact Ali Rubin at 561-483-5300 or A.Rubin@FaulkCenterForCounseling.org On Wednesday Aug. 7 it’s the 8th Annual ”FondueRaiser”at the Melting Pot - Boca Raton (5455 N. Federal Highway). The non-profit partner is the Lynn Cancer Institute/League of Ribbons, paired with Alliance Association Bank (Lisa Elkan) and the Melting Pot. 50 percent of food and drink sales and 100 percent of Ribbon-tini signature drink sales during the “FondueRaiser” will be given to the League of Ribbons, which provides patient service enhancements, such as free hand/foot massages to those undergoing cancer treatment. On Thursday Aug. 8, it’s ”Soleil Warriors”at the Wick Theatre & Costume Museum (7901 N. Federal Highway). Non-profit partner for this event is Connected Warriors, paired with the for profit partner, Siegel Law Group. Enjoy an adult beverage and light bites during cocktail hour and then an outstanding aerial and acro yoga show performed by Defy Gravity and Fly and Flow Fitness and more. Tickets can be purchased through The Wick Theatre. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy a guided tour of the historic Boca Raton Resort & Club on Saturday, Aug. 10 or Aug. 24. Tickets are just $15 and benefit the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum. Reservations at: www.bocahistory.org/tours-boca-raton-resorts

”Back the Blue,” an event conceived and sponsored by the Boca Raton Police Foundation with its for profit partner, The Florida Printing Group, with be held at Prezzo (5560 N Military Trail) on Monday, Aug. 12 from 6-8 p.m. Admission includes one drink, signature appetizers, silent auction and great networking. Get 15 percent off dine in after the event. Tickets are $30 per person in advance or $40 at the door (if available)! ”Feed Your Funny Bone”will be the order of the day on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at the FAU College of Business - Sean Stein Pavilion (777 Glades Road) The non-profit partner for this event is Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services paired with their for profit partner, Unique Gifts & Premiums (Amy & Arnie Zack). This year, Improv U Comedy Team Business Causal will be performing a live, fully improvised “Whose Line” style comedy just for our audience, based on their suggestions. On Wednesday, Aug, 14 get ready for ”BINGO For a Cause”at Strikes @ Boca (21046 Commercial Trail) The nonprofit partner for the event is American Association of Caregiving Youth and they are teaming up with their for profit partner, Allegiance Home Health (Rosie and Joe Martin). For reservations, visit www.aacy.org On Friday, Aug. 16 it’s ”Caribbean Dreamin’”at Boston’s on the Beach and 50 Ocean (40 S Ocean Blvd.) Join Be Like Brit and Simplitfy for Caribbean Dreamin’ where you can enjoy drinks and appetizers while supporting the organization’s outreach in Haiti. On Saturday, Aug. 17 come out to the YMCA of South Palm Beach County (6631 Palmetto Cir S.)to enjoy the ”Big Fall Kickoff.”The “Y” is partnering with Allegiance Home Health (Rosie and Joe Martin) to help you get a jump on fall at the YMCA’s Big Fall Kickoff. This FREE event will host family fun activities, indoors and out from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Carol Prusa. Reservations must be made by Aug. 13 at: www.bocamuseum.org/ events/members-midsummer-“cosmos”party Battle of the Bartenders returns on Friday, Aug. 23 at the Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center (5150 Town Center Cicle). Non-profit, Best Foot Forward, teams up with United Capital, Cardinal Financial and Plum Productions. Local celebrities will be serving wine, beer and a specialty signature drink with all tips going toward providing academic support to children in foster care. Get your tickets at: www. bestfoot.org On Saturday Aug, 24, it’s the Chamber’s signature event, “Wine & All That Jazz.” Held at the Boca Raton Resort & Club (501 E. Camino Real) This all-out celebration is brought to you by the Boca Chamber and JM Lexus, attracting the who’s who in Boca Raton. Indulge in an extensive array of over 100 varieties of wine, spirits, beer and dinner by the bite from over 15 of Boca’s top restaurants. A portion of the event proceeds benefit the Golden Bell Education Foundation. Must be 21 and older to attend. On Sunday, Aug. 25 it’s the 13th annual “Bowling for Bread.”Come out for an afternoon of fun, food and bowing benefiting Boca helping Hands (partnered with First Citizens Bank). The fun begins at 2 p.m. at Strikes @ Boca (21046 Commercial Trail) Lanes start at $200, individual bowlers are $50 and can be purchased at: www.bocahelpinghands.org/bowlingforbread

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On Sunday, Aug. 18 it’s my favorite event, ”Beer & Bingo”(perhaps because I will be calling the numbers) at Maggiano’s Little Italy (21090 Saint Andrews Blvd.) On Monday, Aug. 19, it’s ”Margarita Monday”at Rocco’s Tocos (5250 Town Center Circle) Non-profit, KidSafe, partners with Minuteman Press of Boca Raton (Linde and Mike Orr) for happy hour that includes 2 signature drinks plus Rocco’s favorite appetizers.

Jeff Perlman, Editor-in-Chief and Principal

Get your tickets at: www.kidsafefoundation.org/roccos

Fran Marincola, Adviser and Principal

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