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Tickets to the 12- 1 p.m. luncheon are $50 for club members and $75 for non-members. There is a VIP ticket option for a reception and chance for a photo with Coach Kelly between 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. for a cost of $100 for club members and $150 for non-members. Reservations may be made by visiting http:// bocaraton.undclub.org/coachkellylunch. Seating is limited and reservations are required. “Coach Kelly’s visit recognizes our designation as an Alumni Club of the Year in 2014,” said Club President Mike Budd. “This is a wonderful tribute to our members and our many community outreach programs, and we are honored Continued on page 5 that he is joining us for our annual

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Offering a full-immersion, dual-language program (French and English), the new, non-profit French American International School of Boca Raton will offer a challenging curriculum covering both the academic core standards of the French national educational system and the state of Florida. The private school, located at 2500 NW 5th Avenue in Boca Raton, is currently accepting applications for the fall 2015 term, which begins Aug. 17, the same day as the Palm Beach School District. The hours will be a bit longer than the public school, running from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. “Children will not only learn two languages fluently, they will follow an internationally renowned, rigorous academic program,” according to Celine Von May, co-founder and director of the school.

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“The school will begin with kindergarten through third grade in 2015,” said Von May, “with a goal of growing and adding a grade or more each year, to eventually accommodate students through high school who will take the International Baccalaureate.” Both French- and English-speaking children will be accepted into the program. In the coming years, the school plans to offer a preschool and a third language track – most likely Spanish, according to Von May.

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BOCA RATON, FL – Registration is now open for the Boca Raton Museum Art School’s Youth Summer Art Camp for ages 5 to 12. Camp takes place in the studios of the Art School, located at 801 West Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton. Starting June 8, Summer Art Camp runs weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuition is $275 including all supplies per week. There is no class on Friday, July 3 during Week 4 and tuition for this week is $225. Early and after care is $20 due to the shortened week. Early care is available for an additional $25 per week and after care is also an extra $25 per week. Boca Raton Museum of Art members at the Individual level and above receive a 5 percent discount on Continued on page 5

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“Irish” Coach Brian Kelly to speak at Notre Dame Club of Boca Raton According to the Notre Dame Club of Boca Raton, Fighting’ Irish head football coach Brian Kelly will speak from at a Notre Dame Celebration Luncheon on May 20, at St. Jude Church, 21689 Toledo Road. Corporate communications professional Jack O’Connell, a Notre Dame graduate, announced that the event, open to the public, will be held in Mount Carmel Hall, the banquet facility at St. Jude Church, and benefit several local programs. According to O’Connell, proceeds benefit the club’s Endowed Scholarship Fund, which supports needy students from the local community, the Excellence in Teaching Program, which sponsors teachers from local high schools and elementary schools, for an annual three-day conference at Notre Dame, and the Summer Service Learning Program for Notre Dame students at the Caridad Center in Boynton Beach.

The luxury student living complex was built on 10.89 acres at 135 N. W. 20th Street. Construction for University Park commenced in early 2014, and students began moving in on April 30, 2015. See cover story on page 1 of this month’s Business Section

Our biggest focus is to get children fluent in both languages. With full immersion, the children will figure it out quickly.” – Celine Von May, co-founder and director of The French American School of Boca Raton

The school’s mission is to provide academic excellence to elementary school age children through second language immersion, exposing them to the best of the French and American educational systems, Von May explained. “The immersion program is adapted to the fact that the kids don’t yet speak fluently,” she said. “The instructors are both American and French – native speaking to their curriculum. Our biggest focus is to get children fluent in both languages. With full immersion, the children will figure it out quickly,” she added. With open enrollment right now, the French-American school is currently renting a portion of a church school at the Connected Life Christian Church, but the school will remain non-sectarian. “We are renting approximately 4,000 square feet right now, including a handful of classrooms and are in the process of constructing a playground,” said Von May, but they have room to expand. The school hopes to draw students from all of Palm Beach County. Currently in the United States, there are approximately Continued on page 5 50 schools of this type, with several

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Cancer Treatment at the library Centers of America and WPBT2 Host Preview of Ken Burns’ Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies

(Left to right): CTCA President and CEO Gerard van Grinsven, Anita Cayuso, CTCA patient and cancer survivor, and Filmmaker Barak Goodman

BOCA RATON, FL – More than 200 community leaders and healthcare professionals gathered at the Boca Raton Museum of Art on March 4 to preview Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies, a three-part, six-hour documentary directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Barak Goodman and executive produced by Ken Burns. Boca Raton-based Cancer Treatment Centers of America Global (CTCA), a national network of five hospitals that specialize in the treatment of patients fighting complex cancers and production supporter of the documentary, hosted the event along with WPBT2. Guest speakers included Barak Goodman and Pamela Crilley, D.O., chief of medical oncology at CTCA’s Eastern Regional Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Journalist Helen Aguirre Ferré served as master of ceremonies. According to Gerard van Grinsven, president and CEO of CTCA, the company’s involvement with this film project reflects its commitment to increasing the public’s awareness of the complex nature of the disease, as well as the latest advancements in both diagnostics and treatment options. “As part of our mission to enlighten both patients and

their caregivers about the complexities of this disease, we are proud to be part of this important educational effort and help bring attention to the remarkable progress being made in the fight against cancer,” he said. The host committee for the film preview included: Kelly Smallridge, president of the Palm Beach Business Development Board; Alejandra Perez, M.D., director of Breast Cancer Centers at Memorial Cancer Institute; Alice Taylor, CEO of Broward Health Imperial Point; Troy McLellan, CEO of the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce; Armando Leighton, CEO of CRS Jet Spare Parts and WPBT2 board member, and his wife, Diane; Chris Synder of the American Cancer Society; and Linda Spielmann, director of catering for St. Andrews Country Club and a cancer survivor.

book. At the same time, WETA President and CEO Sharon Percy Rockefeller read the book while she was being treated for cancer at The Johns Hopkins Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center in Baltimore. The two connected in 2011 and began plans for the documentary. “WPBT2 is proud to broadcast the Ken Burns’ series Cancer: The Emperor of all Maladies. The series will resonate with our South Florida audience as cancer has most certainly touched every family in some way. True to WPBT2’s mission, this film fulfills our quest to educate, enlighten and inspire through providing outstanding content,” said Dolores Sukhdeo, WPBT2 president and CEO. During a question and answer session following the film viewing, Dr. Crilley discussed the privilege she feels in being able to treat cancer patients. “I have the opportunity every day to go with my patients on their journeys,” she said. “We are making dramatic progress in the battle against cancer and will see even more advances in the near future.” When asked what he would like viewers to take away from the film, Goodman replied, “Hope.”

(Left to right): Linda Spielmann of St. Andrews Country Club, Dolores Sukhdeo, WPBT2 president and CEO and Michael Myers, senior vice president of public affairs for CTCA

The series, which aired locally on WPBT2 March 30-April 1, was inspired by the Pulitzer Prize-winning book of the same name authored by Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D., a medical oncologist and assistant professor of medicine at Columbia University. In 2010, Stand Up to Cancer’s CoFounder Laura Ziskin obtained the rights to Dr. Mukherjee’s

Elaine Oatmeyer of Gateway for Cancer Research (left) with Monique Cheek

Tony Orlando Joins Boca Symphonia at Jazziz Jazz Club Event By Dale King The Pineapple Contributing Writer

Holiday, Eddie Cantor, Nat “King” Cole, Tony Bennett and Gene Kelley, among others.

Famed pop singer Tony Orlando took to the stage April 18 at the Jazziz Jazz Club in Boca Raton, where the Boca Symphonia presented its first-ever Apollo Awards for musical excellence to its founding benefactors, Edith and Martin Stein, and to a pair of noted songwriters who have contributed much to the American songbook and to the world of popular standards.

While Orlando was presenting a set of Lambert’s tunes, the writer joined him on stage to perform “Don’t Pull Your Love” and “Ain’t No Woman Like the One I Got.” Lambert himself launched into a rendition of “Nightshift,” a song he wrote to memorialize Marvin Gaye following the vocalist’s death. Awards presented to honorees were designed and donated to the Symphonia by internationally-known English sculptor Stephen Vince, who said the sculpture reflects the concept of excellence.

In addition to recognizing the Steins, Boca Raton singer/ songwriter Dennis Lambert and the late music writer Ervin Drake, the Symphonia also celebrated the tenth anniversary of its founding in the wake of the Florida Philharmonic’s demise.

After receiving his award, Lambert said, “I love what the Symphonia represents. It is needed now more than ever. I will be as involved with it as they allow me to be.”

“We are on the map as South Florida’s top classical music organization,” said Symphonia Board Chairman Steven Pomerantz. “The Apollo Awards have been named after the mythical Greek god of music and poetry. They honor the memory of centuries of classical composers who have given contemporary music its base.” Orlando, best known for performing during the 1970s with the pop duo, Dawn, told the audience he is good friends with Lambert and also knew Drake very well. He sang a medley of three of his own hits, “Candida,” “Knock Three Times” and “Tie a Yellow Ribbon.” He also performed “I Believe” and “It was a Very Good Year,” written by Drake, whose tunes were performed by Frank Sinatra, Billie

The Steins, who helped fund the creation of the Symphonia a decade ago, were honored for their support as founding benefactors and their lifetime of generosity to local civic, arts and cultural organizations. Drake’s award was accepted by Symphonia trumpeter Jeffrey Kaye.

Performing at the Apollo Awards ceremony at Jazziz Jazz Club in Boca Raton are singer Tony Orlando, left, and honoree, Grammy Award-nominee Dennis Lambert. Photo by Dale King

The evening’s honorary chair was Kevin Cooper. Underwriters included Sun Capital Family Foundation and the Waterstone Resort & Marina. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit the Symphonia’s Music Education Outreach projects for children.

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New Children’s Series performances at Sugar Sand Park’s Willow Theatre this summer

The Willow Theatre presents a new Summer Children’s Series of performances for the whole family. Come in from the heat this summer and enjoy live theater at Sugar Sand Park Community Center. Each child’s ticket will include a free carousel ride token. Plus, cookies & juice will be served in the lobby after the performance. • June 7 - Fantasy Theatre Factory’s Gordon Gumshoe: Fairy Tale Detective. An inventive production of what happens when vital pieces of treasured tales have gone missing throughout Fairy Tale Forest. Join in the fun as Gordon navigates the caper of a lifetime complete with lots of audience participation, nefarious villains, all your favorite fairy tale characters, and a surprise ending. Gordon depends upon his audience of junior detectives to point out clues, deliver messages, and maybe even save the day. • July 19 - Curtain Call Playhouse’s The Little Mermaid’s Adventure. Inspired by Hans Christian Anderson’s classic tale, the audience will “dive” into the little mermaid’s enchanted sea life with an interactive show of songs and educational life lessons for children. • August 16 - The Symphonia of Boca Raton’s The Wonderful World of Music. Be entertained by this fun filled concert as it introduces families to the wonderful world of music and the unique sounds of the instruments. Learn about the sounds that make up the four families of the orchestra. Hear favorites - Beauty & The Beast, Star Wars and yes...Mozart! Children will be invited to participate in the music making process! All performances are at 11am and 1pm. Tickets for all of these shows are $7 adults, $5 for children 12 & under and can be purchased at the Willow Theatre Box Office at Sugar Sand Park Community Center at 561-347-3948, or online at: www.willowtheatre.org. The Willow Theatre is located at 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton.

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Term-limited Scott steps down from Boca City Council; takes job at FAU By Dale King The Pineapple Contributing Writer Constance Scott has relinquished her post as a City Council member in Boca Raton, a position she won in 2009 after working a lifetime in the finance, banking and economic development fields and spending several years as public information officer for the city of Boca. She stepped down because of term limits after six years as a council member, which included a year as deputy mayor and several heading the Community Redevelopment Agency. As CRA chair, she led consideration of projects that have developed in sections of the downtown, including Mizner Park. Her last day on the council was March 31. In less than a month, she had moved from City Hall to the administration building at Florida Atlantic University where she is now director of local relations for the Boca-based education center. A Boca native and graduate of Boca Raton High School, she has a BA in economics from the University of Michigan. She met her husband, Tom, in that state where she served as economic development manager for the city of Flint. Tom Scott was a state legislator in Michigan, and they returned to Constance’s hometown after he retired. “I’ve been very fortunate to have a supportive husband because being on the council requires a significant commitment,” she noted. While serving as Boca’s PIO, Scott devoted much work to passage of two referenda, one that expanded and improved the Fire Department and the other which brought about construction of a new downtown library and the Spanish River Library on Spanish River Boulevard. She also built strong relationships with firefighters, paramedics and the police department and has supported the Police Athletic League, which provides sports programs for children. She continued her job at Citi Bank

in Boca Raton during her first three-year council term. Scott was employed by the Small Business Development Center at Palm Beach State College during the first two years of her second term, then quit work to devote last year to the city and to personal matters at home. “I served the city with the desire to set policies that would continue to keep Boca Raton the most desirable community in which to live, work and play.” Projects included the allotment of $3.9 million to the infrastructure for downtown development. Other efforts, she said, encompassed the Sanborn Square Promenade, improvements to Palmetto Park Road that encourage pedestrian traffic and the Mizner Park renaissance. The CRA also bought back the Count de Hoernle amphitheater. A total of 110,000 people attended events there during the first year and an additional 150,000 people a year after that” That Mizner Park rebirth, she said, incorporates the arrival of the iPic Theater, Lord & Taylor, the Yard House restaurant and the Jazziz Jazz Club. In 2010, the American Planning Association designated Mizner Park as one of 10 Great Public Spaces under the organization’s Great Places in America program. “We have an incredible retail and entertainment area,” she said, as well as a vibrant residential sector as present and past plans for some 1,600 housing units are reaching fruition. Scott said her style of service has been to “build coalitions with supporters and nonsupporters.” As a member of the council, Scott demonstrated strong leadership and always remained independent.” Not bad for a woman who did not have the support of the mayor, City Council or Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce when she ran six years ago. Mayor Susan Whelchel, who was chief executive in 2009, recalled during a Constance Scott Appreciation Reception April 2 that she backed Scott’s opponent in that balloting. So

Constance Scott and her husband, Tom.

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did the Chamber’s political action committee. But Scott did have “the police and fire unions, the newspapers, the business community, the voting and neighborhood constituencies.” She managed to win the council seat with 56 percent of the vote. By 2012, when it was time for her to run for reelection, she was unopposed. Whelchel said she “got a golden opportunity to serve” with Scott. “I found her to be someone I could trust. She has always told the truth. She came in knowing you have to be true to yourself, to be a leader. Nothing happens unless you step up.” Scott “did her homework and did it well,” the ex-mayor said. “We have a beautiful city. We have a few cranes in the air, but those will become beautiful buildings.” Another guest at Scott’s appreciation event, former Mayor Steven Abrams, now a County Commissioner, said he has appointed her to be his delegate to the county’s Business Development Board. He praised her for being “an instrumental part of the city’s successful effort to attract thousands of jobs to Boca.” Though she is working for FAU, Scott said she will still be active in the community. “I will be on the PAL Board and other boards such as Tri County Animal Rescue,” she said. “I will be around and you will be hearing from me.”

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club notes Boca West Foundation raises $850K for needy kids with Leno’s jokes, golf and auction By Dale King The Pineapple Contributing Writer “I thought the movie Fifty Shades of Gray was about a hairdressing salon in Boca Raton,” comedian Jay Leno quipped from the stage of the AKOYA Amphitheater, on the grounds behind the clubhouse at Boca West Country Club on March 31. After 1,000 or so more jokes from Leno, an auction of visits to Leno’s massive car garage in Los Angeles and proceeds from a $100,000 Golf Challenge, the Boca West Foundation raised $1.3 million for 19 charitable organizations serving needy children in Boca Raton and its environs. Net proceeds of $850,000 will be distributed to atrisk youngsters, said Arthur Adler, chairman of the Foundation’s Board of Governors. Audience members got a double dose of entertainment the night of March 31. The Atlantic City Boys opened for the ex-Tonight Show host. Five years into aiding area kids, the Foundation’s annual charitable event racked up some pretty impressive numbers this year: 500 players in the golf tournament; 800 at the after-party; and more than 1,400 people at Leno’s performance. It was the second celebrity show for the Foundation. Last year, singer Diana Ross took to that same stage, and, together with the golf tournament, raised $1.2 million for 14 charities.

people here,” said Adler. “They wanted to see what they could do to bring hope to needy kids.” Over the years, more than 1,500 Boca West residents have reached out to 3,500-plus children in the area. The Foundation abides by a “Children’s Bill of Rights” that requires all boys and girls to have a safe place to sleep, a fair playing field in the academic arena and at least minimal health and dental care. No child can go to bed hungry, none should live in an abusive home or be denied decent clothing. Cash recipients include the Boys and Girls Club of Boca Raton, Wayne Barton Learning Center, Boca Helping Hands food pantry and resource center, the Caridad Center health clinic, Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options (JAFCO), SOS Children’s Villages Florida, the Giving Tree “Sweet Dreams” Program, Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Children’s Services Division, Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education (SCOPE), Gift of Life bone marrow donor database, Unicorn Village

Boca West Foundation member Michael Englander with David Aguedelo and his Budsie drawing at Florence Fuller Child Development Center

Academy, Youth Activity Center, Boca Raton Police Athletic League, FAU Summer Band Camp, Place of Hope – The Haven campus, KidSafe Foundation Inc., Nat King Cole Generation Hope and the American Association of Caregiving Youth. As part of their community Members of the Boca West Foundation Board of Governors effort, Foundation members recently took part in a project for little kids. More than According to Adler, every dollar and cent 25 volunteers visited 4-year-olds at Florence reaches charities. The sponsoring group also Fuller Child Development Center’s East vets the nonprofits “to determine how they Campus for a morning of creativity and fun. fit into our mission statement and then we The organization partnered with Budsies audit them to determine that the money is to turn the drawings of more than 60 children accounted for,” said Adler. into real-life plush toys. Boca West provided “We make sure that children who are volunteers who helped the children design hungry are fed and children who are abused and color their Budsies. They returned last are protected,” Adler added. “We supply new month to help deliver the finished stuffed clothes to more than 400 kids each year. Our animal creations to the children. health supervisor makes sure that the 400 In addition to this project, Boca West children in her charge stay healthy and that Foundation provides funding for a health their parents are schooled in their care.” specialist at the West Campus of Florence The Foundation kicked off its first Fuller. campaign in 2010. “We have a lot of retired

Enjoy a couple’s massage in Moonstone Spa’s new treatment rooms.

Broken Sound Club’s Moonstone Spa and Fitness Center awarded LEED Certification from USGBC

roken Sound Club, a five-Star Platinum Club of America, is pleased to announce that its Moonstone Spa and Fitness Center has been awarded LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for its 2013 total transformation and reorientation of the Club’s 38,000-sq.-ft. spa and fitness center. Developed by the USGBC, LEED Green Building Rating System is the internationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. Broken Sound Club collaborated with an award-winning, credentialed team throughout the design, construction and operation development phases of the $7 million transformation and expansion of the spa and fitness center. Supervised by Broken Sound Club leadership, the team included Peacock + Lewis Architects, RGD & Associates (Engineers), Weitz Construction, Land Design South, Caulfield & Wheeler, The Spinnaker Group and American Leisure. “I am convinced that clubs can be at the front of the push for sustainability and set an example for other communities and businesses,” stated John Crean, CCE, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer at Broken Sound Club. The club also boasts two GEO-CertifiedTM and Audubon Sanctuary Certified signature golf courses. “Earning LEED Certification for our Moonstone Spa and Fitness Center validates that we take sustainability seriously and are steadfast in our mission.” LEED Certification provides independent third-party verification that a building, home or community was designed and built using strategies aimed at achieving high performance in key areas of human and environmental health: Sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. The Moonstone Spa was inspired by the mystical healing power of the stone for which it is named. The 13,100-sq.-ft. spa was conceptualized by Peacock + Lewis Architects with treatment concepts and protocols, product

selection, and operational fluidity created by American Leisure. Designed in warm natural tones, the spa features six treatment rooms, a “Moonstone Suite” couples room, men’s and women’s locker rooms with showers, steam rooms and whirlpools. The spa’s Relaxation Rooms, one each for men and women, offer the comfort of custom lounges, quiet lighting and calming scents, as guests retreat and enjoy sipping hot tea, fruit water and other nutritious indulgences prior to a treatment or service. Moonstone Spa Café

The diverse menu of services and treatments includes signature massages, facials and wraps using cutting-edge esthetics equipment and natural products for women, as well as a special “men’s only” spa treatment and services menu that includes traditional barber services and manicure and pedicure options. For women, there is a 2,200-sq.-ft. salon with stylist, two hair blow dry bars, two princess rooms for private pampering, and manicure and pedicure treatments. Just outside the door of the spa is the 7,000-sq.-ft., state-of-the-art fitness center offering the latest in fitness equipment, along with scheduled group classes in aerobics, Zumba, cardio kickboxing, tai chi, yoga, Pilates, sculpting and children’s fitness classes in two exercise studios, and by-appointment private training sessions. The fitness center is equipped with 15 elliptical machines, 12 treadmills, two stair steppers, 11 recumbent bikes, a weights circuit of 20 machines and TRX multi-mount monkey bars. A special 2,500-sq.-ft. section of the fitness center is devoted to wellness services, offering convenient on-site physician consultation, physical therapy and lecture rooms.

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Gail Sheehy’s Passage Through Boca Raton By Diane Feen Special to The Pineapple Changes don’t scare Gail Sheehy. The author of the iconic book “Passages,” looks at life’s trials and travails as more a rite of passage than as something to wrestle with. She learned this first hand. As a journalist in the 60’s she was relegated to writing in what was known as the estrogen zone. At the New York Herald Tribune Sheehy was asked to write features on fashion, cooking and charity balls. But as someone who was more interested in real world (or underworld) events, Sheehy took the road less traveled. She got the attention of senior management (including New York Magazine founder Clay Felker) and was allowed (and encouraged) to follow her journalistic bliss. That meant writing stories on maternity clinics, prostitutes, world leaders and whatever else moved her. Not only was she one of the first women to document life’s grittier side (including war zones) she was also a single mother living in New York City. There is a lot to say about Sheehy, but it’s not just about her bestselling novel “Passages.” She has written 17 books, won numerous journalism awards and has a back story that rivals her co-workers Jimmy Breslin and Tom Wolfe. So it was fitting that this petite red haired author would be the guest speaker at the New Directions For Women Luncheon to benefit National Jewish Health (a leading hospital for respiratory disease in Denver). Sheehy came to the Polo Club in Boca Raton to support the cause and to promote her new book, Daring: My Passages. Her book is a memoir of Sheehy’s extraordinary life as a reporter, mother and wife. She interviewed some of the most compelling and interesting people on the planet (Bobby Kennedy, Mikhail Gorbachev, Anwar Sadat, Henry Kissinger, Gloria Steinman, Hillary Clinton and Margaret Thatcher) and was married to publisher, professor and literary hero Clay Felker. Sheehy looked quite meek sitting behind a small table filled with her books. But behind the lady-like demeanor was a woman who has done more in her 77 years than most people do in two or three lifetimes. “Eighty is the new 60,” she said, “Adulthood starts at 50 and you start all over again, but you need a new dream this time.” To some women at the event the Silent Auction was one of those dreams. There was a Wine Tasting for 20, pearls and champagne, a 40 inch TV and a basket full of thoughts from Sheehy. “I went on the presidential campaign with Bobby Kennedy and I was terrified, it was my first political story. Clay encouraged me to go saying, ‘No matter how many good little stories you write, you’ll never make your name as a journalist because people won’t remember them. What you have to do is tackle a big story.’ Two days after I met Kennedy he died.” Sheehy also spoke about following Hillary Clinton into the ladies room and discussing menopause and politics. “Hillary told me that no matter what happens she gets blamed for it.” There aren’t too many people who can lay claim to the fact that Helen Gurley Brown called them Pussycat and asked them to go to India and interview the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (Guru to the Beatles). Sheehy ascended to the Himalayas, got a mantra and hung out with Mike Love of the Beach Boys. It was after her husband’s death that

Sheehy realized that her story was indeed a passage of destiny – her own. “I am a fearful person but I find you have to be willing to fail. You have two choices you can either play it safe or take a risk. When I am fearful I take a dare.” She dared to date Felker for 17 years (and marry him), dared to hang out with prostitutes for a cover story for New York Magazine, dared to interview Margaret Thatcher and dared to become a protégé of Margaret Mead. It was Mead who told her, “Whenever you hear about a great cultural phenomenon drop everything and get on a bus, a train or plane and go there, stand on the edge of the abyss and look down. You will see a culture turned inside out and revealed in a raw state.” It is that raw and revealing state that has inhabited the life of Gail Sheehy. It is also what propelled her to start The Daring Project, an interactive collection of interviews of famous (and not so famous) women who had fears but overcame them to succeed. “This project is about keeping the conversation going between women of all ages to talk about their most daring moments. I want to inspire women to take more chances, bounce back from failure and try again.” And no one knows more about bouncing back than Sheehy. When her husband Clay was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma his doctor told them both to “Go out and do something new and do it together.” So they moved to California, Felker got a teaching job at Berkley and they relished the idyllic California lifestyle. The lymphoma, Sheehy said, never returned.

When asked how to proceed in the second act of life Sheehy said, “Try to remember what you loved to do most when you were young. Somewhere in that experience you will find your passion. The next step is to find out how to put that into practice.” The New Directions For Women Luncheon benefiting National Jewish Health was a rave success. They raised $70, 000 and everyone left with some pearls of wisdom, inspiring success stories and a film featuring children who had overcome incurable illnesses after treatment at National Jewish Health. It was a win-win for everyone. If you have an inspiring story about overcoming difficulties and persevering to succeed, tell your story at: http:// sheehydaringproject.com/about-the-project National Jewish Health – njhealth.org – 561-477-5400 (regional office)

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schools located in South Florida, including the French American School of Miami, which has two campuses, and the Lycée Franco-Americain in Cooper City. “About 50% of these French-American schools are comprised of Americans and international students,” Von May said, with only 20-40 percent of students speaking French. “There is a fairly large number of Francophone (French-speaking) residents in South Florida,” Von May indicated. “The academic curriculum of France is definitely more rigorous and challenging,” said Von May. “When children finish the

Baccalaureate at the end of high school, it’s the equivalent of finishing the second year of college in the United States. “Combining the best of everything together, the French portion of the day will be following the French national curriculum and the English portion will follow the state of Florida’s common core curriculum,” Von May added. The French American International School is holding an open house for prospective students and their parents on Thursday, May 14, from 4-7 p.m. at the campus located near I-95. For details, visit frenchamericanschoolbocaraton.org.

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celebration. We know his presentation will be both informative and inspiring, and we invite all friends of Notre Dame to join in welcoming Coach Kelly to South Florida.” According to O’Connell, Coach Kelly is the 29th Head Football Coach in Notre Dame’s storied history and the third winningest active coach among Football Bowl Subdivision schools. O’Connell wrote in the press release that since coming to Notre Dame in 2010, Coach Kelly has led the Irish’s return as a football power and is the only coach in school history to win at least eight games and lead the Irish to a bowl berth in each of his first five seasons. O’Connell pointed out that Coach Kelly’s teams consistently rank no. 1 in the NCAA Graduation Success Rate figures for student-athletes. The Notre Dame Club of Boca Raton is a 501(c) (3) organization composed of alumni, parents and friends of the University. ART CAMP - cont’d from page 1

tuition; members at Art Enthusiast levels and above receive a 10 percent discount. A 10 percent discount is also available for multiple siblings or registration for more than one week. For information or to register, call (561) 392-2503, go to www.bocamuseum. org/summercamp or email artschool@ bocamuseum.org. “Each day, our art teachers inspire creativity, as children learn new art techniques in small groups with children their own age,” said Walter O’Neill, director, Boca Raton Museum Art School. “Stimulating, age-appropriate projects are designed for children to enable independent expression and inspire collaborative projects.” Children have fun creating individual artwork as well as participating in team projects and other social interaction via presentations, exhibitions and exercise. Art history, vocabulary and international cultures are integrated into the projects. Participation in motion activities illustrates how movement and rhythm relate to art. Art projects include drawing fundamentals, painting, sculpting, watercolor, cartooning, printmaking, fiber arts and collage. “Professional art educators design fun and creative projects geared toward each student’s individual level of achievement. A balance is developed to preserve a child’s natural creativity and learning art skills necessary for deeper expression,” said O’Neill. The Art School offers more than 100 classes in a variety of media for adults and children. Founded in 1950 by the Art Guild of Boca Raton, the Museum’s collections, innovative exhibitions and educational programming are international in scope and reflect the creative expression of the region. In 2001, the Boca Raton Museum of Art moved into its new home in the heart of Mizner Park. The Artists’ Guild remains a strong auxiliary of the museum with more than 350 artist-members who actively exhibit throughout the area and whose work may be seen at the Artists’ Guild Gallery on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach. Currently on exhibition at the Boca Raton Museum of Art is Helena Rubinstein: Beauty Is Power (through July 12, 2015), Shannon Plumb: What A Character (through August 23, 2015), Izhar Patkin: The Wandering Veil (ongoing), and Hammock Pointe: Express Yourself (through June 14, 2015). The Museum is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from noon until 5 p.m. and is closed on Mondays and holidays. Adult admission is $12; senior citizens are $10; children age 12 and under and students with IDs are free. An extensive list of programming and events is available online at www.bocamuseum.org.

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Boca Raton Author Featured at Disabilities Event May 13

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The Twin Palms Center for the Disabled, the Habilitation Center and JARC will host an informative event May 13 offering support, inspiration and guidance for families with developmentally disabled teens and adults. A Celebration of Hope and Help for Special Needs Families will feature information from the three organizations and talks led by Jan Jessup, who has chronicled her 60-plus year journey as a mother of a developmentally disabled daughter in her new book, “Will I Be on Television? A Special Needs Child Who Wouldn’t Give Up.” The open house-style event takes place from 4-7 p.m. at the Twin Palms Center, 306 NW 35th St., Boca Raton. It is free to the community. Complimentary appetizers will be provided by 5 Spice Asian Street Market. “I understand the special issues that parents of teens and adults with developmental disabilities face,” said Jessup. “And having a forum like this is truly a heartening experience.” During the event, Jessup, a journalist and social worker, will recount her six decades of advocating for her special needs daughter, Lindsay. Born in 1953, when few programs for special needs children existed, the girl had to endure the prognoses from doctors who said youngsters like her belonged in institutions. Jessup said her book “is a how-to for families in similar circumstances, those who are experiencing the challenges of autism, Down syndrome or who have other special needs obstacles.” She said Lindsay suffered brain damage when she was deprived of oxygen at birth. The book contains a special section by Dr. Susan E. Folstein, who has been honored for her work in autism and genetics. For info about the event, call 561-391-4874.

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pineapple slices American Red Cross to honor local weatherman at 5th Annual South County Event The American Red Cross South Florida Region, along with committee members Pam Begelman, Bonnie Mason, Debra Okenhout, Sally Painter, Madelyn Savarick and Marti White, will honor WPTV’s Chief Meteorologist and 16-year Red Cross supporter Steve Weagle at its 5th annual South County “21 Club” event on Friday, May 29 at 7 p.m. The “21 Club,” held at Jazziz Nightlife in Boca Raton, will include martinis and manhattans, lavish dinner stations, creative silent auction, dancing and an unforgettable performance featuring A Rat Pack Tribute Show, highlighting the music and fun that was 1950s and 1960s Las Vegas and Hollywood. The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to individuals impacted by disasters both large and small; supplies more than 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. Tickets are $200 per person. For details, contact Anna Erickson at 561-650-9105 or anna.erickson@redcross.org, or go to redcross. org/fl/palm-beach.

On Your Cart, Get Set, Go! It’s the Supermarket Sweep “Foodraiser” to Help the Hungry

The Women’s Philanthropy Department of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County and PJ Library® are teaming up to hold a unique type of fundraiser to collect food for those in need. In the Supermarket Sweep “Foodraiser,” women will compete down the aisles in search of items on a “secret” grocery list to put in their carts at the Winn-Dixie at Del Mar Shopping Center in Boca Raton on May 4 from 7:30-9 p.m. All items collected will be donated to the Jacobson Family Food Pantry at JFS to assist the hungry in our community. The cost is $18 in advance or $25 at the door. For more information, visit Jewishboca.org/foodraiser, call 561.852.6058 or email Francescaw@ bocafed.org.

Celebrate Israelfest This May

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Bring your lawn chairs to the Jewish Federation’s free community-wide celebration of Israel on Sunday, May 17, from 3-6 p.m. at the Mizner Park Amphitheater. Festivities will include a performance by Jewish music greats Josh Nelson and Neshama Carlebach, as well as Pardes Rock. The whole family will enjoy PJ Library’s petting zoo, games and sports, as well as a showcase of the vibrant, diverse Jewish community. Kosher fare will be available for purchase. As an added bonus, JCRC has arranged to have the first floor of Boca Raton Museum of Art open during the event for attendees, free of charge. The work of Israeliborn artist Izhar Patkin will be on display during that time. For details, call 561.852.3169 or visit jewishboca.org/israelfest.

YAD Happy Hour for Young Professionals

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West Boca foster care campus will be renamed after local child advocates BOCA RATON, FL – The west Boca Raton campus of Place of Hope will unveil its new name at the 2nd Annual Angel Moms Brunch & Benefit on May 7. Formerly known as Place of Hope at the Haven, the campus for foster children and emancipated youth will be named Place of Hope at the Leighan and David Rinker Campus.

From left to right are Event Chairs Toni May, Andrea Reid, Marcie Butters, Bonnie Judson, Laura Frione, Neil Saffer.

The official announcement will be a highlight of the Brunch & Benefit, which will be held at Delray Beach Center for the Arts at Old School Square in Delray Beach. Tickets are $125 each. To purchase tickets, call 561-4830962 or visit www.hopeatthehaven.org/events. Residents of Atlantis, the Rinkers are the founders of the David and Leighan Rinker Foundation Inc. of West Palm Beach, which administers grants to nonprofit organizations. The Rinkers are strong advocates of children of all ages and chose to support Place of Hope’s mission of providing nurturing, educational and safe homes for abused, neglected and abandoned children. Leighan Rinker will be honored at the Brunch & Benefit, which is held annually in May, during Foster Care Awareness Month.

The event is chaired by Marcie Butters, Laura Frione, Bonnie Jordan, Toni May, Andrea Reid and Neil Saffer. Proceeds from the event will benefit programs at Place of Hope at the Leighan and David Rinker Campus, including its Genesis Cottage for foster boys and the planned Quantum Foundation Alumni Impact Cottage. On May 20, Place of Hope at the Leighan and David Rinker Campus supporters and staff members will dedicate the newly named campus and hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for two newly renovated buildings and a kids’ sport court. The event will include a BBQ, tours of the cottages and an opportunity to learn how to get involved to make a difference in the lives of the children. W i t h campuses in Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach and Boca Raton and new offices in Hobe Sound, Place of Hope is a faith-based, state-licensed child welfare organization Honoree Leighan Rinker that provides family-style foster care (emergency and longterm); family outreach and intervention; maternity care; safety for domestic minor sexually trafficked victims; transitional housing and support services; foster care recruitment and support; hope and healing opportunities for children and families who have been traumatized by abuse and neglect.

The Young Adult Division (YAD) of the Jewish Federation of South Palm is holding a happy hour on Thursday, May 7, from 5:458 p.m. at Tanzy (part of iPic) in Mizner Park in Boca Raton. Join a dynamic group of young professionals from a wide array of industries and fields for this fun social event. The $8 admission ($10 at door) includes two free drinks and a night of socializing, networking and fun. For more information, please contact Brian Sarran at 561.852.3165 or brians@bocafed.org. To register, visit www.jewishboca.org/happyhour. YAD is a vibrant community of diverse young adults who come together over shared Jewish values, fun activities, volunteering and all kinds of gatherings. YAD opens the door to a full spectrum of social, philanthropic and leadership opportunities. Whether you are looking to network, make a mitzvah or interact socially with the Jewish community, YAD is the place to be!

More than 100 of Boca Raton’s finest physicians were honored at 177h Annual Honor Your Doctor luncheon

Dr. Barry Davis won the most votes awarding him the 2015 Doctor of Distinction out of more than 100 doctors that were nominated for the Award at the 17th Annual Honor Your Doctor luncheon held at Boca West Country Club on Thursday, March 26th. “This was the most successful “Honor Your Doctor” luncheon in its 17 year history, on many fronts. I am extremely pleased to say that we raised more money for scholarships than in any previous year, had more Doctors nominated and more in attendance with a record-breaking 270 guests at the event ,” said Event Chair Alan Kaye. Each Honor Your Doctor nominee was presented with an engraved plaque. In addition to the engraved plaque, Dr. Davis also received an engraved crystal platter from Tiffany & Company and a proclamation from City of Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie that states March 26, 2015 as Dr. Barry Davis Day. This year’s Honor Your Doctor luncheon was chaired by Alan Kaye, former and founding president of the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton. Honorary Chair was Christine Lynn who was the Chair for the first Honor Your Doctor luncheon 17 years ago presented by the GFWC Boca Raton Woman’s Club when Helen Babione

was President and developed the concept for Honor Your Doctor. Helen Babione served as Honorary Advisor with Janice Williams and Dr. Theodore Raptis, 2014 Doctor of Distinction served as Honorary Physician Advisor. Invitations were mailed and the public was invited to nominate their favorite doctor by completing a nomination form online at the www.rotarydowntownbocaraton.org website and paying $40 per nomination (or $100 for 3 nominations). All nominated doctors were invited to attend the Champagne reception and luncheon as a guest. More than 265 guests, including more than 50 doctors out of over 100 nominees, attended the event. The fundraiser is for the Helen M. Babione Medical Scholarship and will benefit medical and nursing school students attending four local universities: Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at FAU, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at FAU, Lynn University and Palm Beach State College. The Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton (District 6930) is dedicated to impacting the Boca Raton Community through the efforts of “Service Above Self.” Its main mission is Health And Wellness. For more information about the Club, including how to become a member, visit www.rotarydowntownbocaraton.org

Noted Estate Planning Expert to Speak at PAC 31st Annual Seminar

Members of the legal, accounting, investment advisory, banking and insurance fields are invited to attend the PAC annual seminar to see noted author and estate planning expert Howard M. Zaritsky, J.D., LL.M. on Wednesday, May 20, at the Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center in Boca Raton. Now in its 31st year, the PAC seminar will begin at 5:30 p.m. and include Mr. Zaritsky’s speech on “Recent Tax Developments for Estate Planners – What’s Hot and What’s Not,” as well as cocktails, socializing and networking. Continuing Education Credits are available for attendees. Tickets are $54. For details, call 561.852.6090 or email kristylo@bocafed.org.

Upcoming Events at B’Nai Israel

Shabbat Services featuring CBI’s 30th Anniversary and the Acoushticks Friday, May 1, 7:30 p.m., Congregation B’nai Israel, 2200 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, (Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary) Enjoy smooth Jewish jams with the CBI’s Acoushticks and Cantor’s Chantors. Musical Spirituality with Cantor Shore Wednesday, May 6, 7 p.m., Congregation B’nai Israel, 2200 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, FL (Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary) This workshop will enable the participants to experience what it means to be spiritual in their everyday lives, by exploring how the ancient teachings in the Torah can aid us today to be calmer, more relaxed and ready to meet the challenges experienced on a daily basis. Cantor Shore will use music to integrate the way we live our lives, using the profound and powerful teaching of Torah, melodies from Cantor Shore and the wisdom of Deepak Chopra. Cost: $13. Space is limited. For more information, contact Stefani Leonard at 561.241.8118 or stefani@cbiboca.org. Shabbat Services featuring BISY Installation and SLJ Dalet Moving Up Ceremony Friday, May 8, 7:30 p.m., Congregation B’nai Israel, 2200 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, (Cohen/Friedkin Sanctuary) NCECE Tot Shabbat with PJ Library Saturday, May 9, 11 a.m., Congregation B’nai Israel, 2200 Yamato Road, Boca Raton (Hollander Family Chapel) Spirituality with Gail Sack Wednesday May 13, 5 p.m., Congregation B’nai Israel, 2200 Yamato Road, Boca Raton (Hollander Family Chapel). Member Gail Sack explains and teaches methods of using spiritual techniques, including a healing touch, meditation, energetics, crania sacral therapy, relating to body, spirit and mind, that can give you a deep sense of calm and relaxation, helping to restore harmony and balance to your life. Cost: $10. Visit www. cbicoca.org/cbitalks or contact Elaine Reiner at bubbe05@comcast.net or 561.865.4273.

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The Addison receives Five Star 100+ Real estate agents volunteer at Diamond Award for Kosher cuisine West Boca campus for foster children Part of National Red Day on May 4 Inside the historical Main Dining Room, draping white fabric, hanging crystal accents and tall floral centerpieces merged with the natural old-world feel of the restored 1920s’ space to create a perfect incarnation of Gatsby-inspired grandeur. Famed tenor Christopher Macchio, who traveled straight from a performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City to attend the gala with Mr. Cinque, treated guests to a surprise performance. The official 2015 Five Star Diamond was awarded to Addison Executive Chef Patrick Duffy and the executive team as guests enjoyed individual vanilla rum cakes.

BOCA RATON, FL – Boca Raton weddings and events venue, the Addison accepted the first Five Star Diamond ever awarded for glatt kosher cuisine at the Golden Age Gala on March 31, as roughly 100 of the most influential South Florida Orthodox Jewish leaders looked on. “The Addison has raised the bar for the entire South Florida community when it comes to outstanding service, atmosphere and cuisine and we have been proud to have them as members of the Five Star Diamond club. It is no surprise their new glatt kosher catering program offers the same excellence and has earned them the 2015 Five Star Diamond,” said Joseph Cinque, CEO and President of the AAHS. Guests arrived to the restored Spanishinspired property, built by architect Addison Mizner in 1926, to roaring 20s music provided by Good Vibrations and over-the-top décor designed and donated by Daniel Events owner Benny Ofer, complete with a faux speakeasy façade, scattered old-fashioned light posts and life-size props placed throughout the courtyard. The outdoor cocktail reception wowed guests as they lounged on antique living room furniture on loan from Refinery Vintage, placed under the venue’s famed pair of 100-year-old Banyan trees. The Addison served glatt kosher cocktails and butler-passed hors d’oeuvres, including spicy tuna tostada, mini salmon cakes, nutcrusted chicken skewers and tomato basil crostini, among others.

Upon acceptance of the 2015 Five Star Diamond award, Addison Director Zoe Lanham thanked the AAHS for bestowing the honor as well as her team for earning it. “The cornerstone of an Addison event has always been providing a superior dining experience for guests, and our staff is both inspired by and dedicated to exceeding that expectation every day,” she explained. “The amazing response we have received to our new glatt kosher catering program from such respected members of the Jewish community as Rabbi Josh Broide, founder of the BRJE, Dr. William and Deborah Rand, founders of the Rand Eye Institute and Matthew Hocherman, executive director of the Boca Raton Synagogue, among so many others here tonight is a testament to the group of talented and hardworking people I am fortunate enough to have on my team.”

New Boca Bacchanal Venue Draws Massive Crowd to Aviation Hangar

By Dale King The Pineapple Contributing Writer

With jets idling on the runway and puddles forming on the ground, some who attended the first night of Boca Bacchanal last month had to make a run through the rain to get to the Atlantic Aviation hangar where most of the festivities were set up. Late in the event, the precipitation abated, but temperatures were cooler than average for springtime in South Florida. Despite the spacious venue – a change from the past 12 years when the Bacchanal’s “grand tasting” was held at Mizner Park – the hangar overflowed with people, food, wine, prizes, models and music. The 13th annual fundraiser for the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum, held March 27 and 28, included a Friday night “Bacchanalia” and seven in-home dinners Saturday evening that paired celebrity chefs with accomplished vintners to come

Promoting the wine and stone crabs served at Truluck’s in Mizner Park during the Boca Bacchanal’s “Bacchanalia” March 27 is Stacy Babb, the restaurant’s general manager. Photo by Dale King

up with succulent repasts. On Friday, guests got an opportunity to sip more than 140 featured wines and chow down on bite-size specialties from more than 30 area restaurants. Delicacies ran the gamut from pasta specialties to steak, shrimp and desserts. A silent auction featured bid items ranging from wines to luxury vacations. In addition, Saks Fifth Avenue hosted a fur salon collection that gave guests a chance to bundle up on a chilly, wet evening. The Boca Bacchanal is the primary fundraiser benefitting the historic preservation and heritage education programs of the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum. Displaying Russian vodka at the Boca Bacchanal’s “Bacchanalia” – and dressed in appropriate headgear – are, from left, Francia Portacio, Natasha Andris and Carolyn Pascal. Photo by Dale King

WHAT: Marking the third year that Keller Williams Realty has shown its support for area foster children, more than 100 volunteers will donate ‘sweat equity’ on the Place of Hope at the Leighan and David Rinker Campus (formerly, The Haven), as part of RED (Renew, Energize and Donate) Day. During the May 4 volunteer effort, real estate agents from the East Boca Raton market center office, as well as their affiliates and friends, will lend their energies to help improve the west Boca Raton campus of Place of Hope, the county’s largest child welfare organization. Affiliates of Keller Williams that will join the activities include VanDyk Mortgage, First Priority Title and Cousins Moving & Storage. “The work that is done by the associates of Keller Williams and partners is tremendous and makes such a difference to the readiness and safety of our campus,” said Place of Hope Executive Director Charles Bender. “This campus is already home to eight foster boys, thanks to the work Keller Williams did on our Genesis Cottage. Soon, we will welcome more children and youth to finished cottages this summer – again because of the great work being done by our friends and supporters. All we can say is thank you so much for impacting real lives, right here in our community.” Keller Williams volunteers will paint the exterior of the campus administration building, clean cottage windows, weed and mulch the landscaping, clean out and organize closets and office spaces, and provide construction cleanup on the new Alumni Impact Girls’ Cottage. The girls’ cottage will open May 20 and will welcome young women who have aged out of foster care. RED Day is a company-wide day when

Keller Williams Realty associates “Give Where They Live,” and tens of thousands of volunteers throughout the U.S. and Canada participate in community-building projects. Last year, about 80 local agents did several campus improvement and construction projects at Place of Hope. In addition to their hands-on work, the associates raised an additional $5,000.

WHO: Place of Hope (www.placeofhope. com) was named one of “11 Top-Rated Charities That Changed The World in 2014” by Charity Navigator (America’s largest independent charity evaluator) and The Huffington Post. It is a faith-based, state-licensed child welfare organization that provides family-style foster care (emergency and long-term); family outreach and intervention; maternity care; safety for domestic minor sexually trafficked victims; transitional housing and support services; foster care recruitment and support; hope and healing opportunities for children and families who have been traumatized by abuse and neglect. To learn more about the programs and services, visit www.hopeatrinkercampus. org; or call 561-483-0962. WHEN/WHERE: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, May 4, 2015. Place of Hope at the Leighan and David Rinker Campus, 21441 Boca Rio Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33433

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oral Springs, Fla. – Michelle Brown, a Coral Springs mother and entrepreneur, has given the ultimate gift to moms by developing the online community ihelpmoms.com, providing valuable resources to mothers nationwide. Through spreading the word about this website, Michelle will give the mom in your life a lasting Mother’s Day gift. The website connects moms to a variety resources to make motherhood easier and ensures that they easily find the right professional to help their families stay healthy and happy. Instead of encouraging superwoman moms, ihelpmoms.com has opened up the communication to show that asking for help is the strong thing to do, as it can reduce stress. “I love working with ihelpmoms because it is an organization that totally understands what it takes to be a mother. Michelle Brown has assembled a team of experts to help moms every step of the way throughout their parenting journey,” Dr. Cindy Bunin, Director at Cambridge School, said. Founder Michelle Brown experienced a difficult recovery after her first daughter was born, and was without a network to rely on. After piecing together her own group of professionals, the idea of ihelpmoms. com developed. The site provides value to expecting moms, new moms, experienced moms and even supermoms – who also may need help now and again. “I don’t want moms struggling silently or being stressed out unnecessarily. I custom designed the ihelpmoms.com website to specifically connect professionals that are family focused to moms that need help, while also sharing my personal experiences. It is convenient and mom approved,” Brown said. The community includes: • Search feature for nearby providers, including cleaning, mothers helpers, doulas, doctors, photographers, shuttle services, spas, tutoring, food delivery, yoga and much more. • Shop feature to sell or purchase affordable, gently used, baby gear nearby. • Mom Confessional Blog, where Brown shares her personal experiences. • Listings of mom groups to enable moms connect with other nearby mothers. For more information regarding ihelpmoms, please visit the company website, like their Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

Julie Dirby, an employee at Mizner Country Club, made a very special donation to the “Gift of Hope” which held a fundraiser chaired by Mizner member and Gift of Hope Founder, Hope Friedman. After seven years of foregoing a haircut, Ms. Dirby donated her hair to this very worthy cause. According to Mrs. Friedman, “Julie donated over three feet of hair totaling a whopping 38 inches.” The Gift of Hope will be donating the hair on behalf of Ms. Dirby to “Locks of Love,” a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 21 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. Ms. Dirby’s hair was cut by Jovita Rutkauskiene at Conte Salon located in Boynton Beach. The salon graciously donated their services that day to the Gift of Hope.

Free Medicare Counseling Offered to Seniors Elders, their caregivers and family members who have questions or concerns about Medicare and related health insurance topics have a new place to turn. The state’s SHINE program (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) has opened a counseling site through a new community partnership at the Zellen Law Offices located at 955 NW 17th Avenue, Bldg C in Delray Beach. The new Delray Beach site is now open, in addition to an existing Delray Beach site in the King’s Point We Care office. SHINE is a volunteer program of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs that empowers elders to make informed decisions about their health care coverage. Specially trained volunteer counselors provide information and assistance at counseling sites across Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Okeechobee counties. As part of the many programs offered locally

through the Area Agency on Aging, SHINE provides free unbiased guidance through educational materials and health insurance counseling. The new site at the Zellen Law Offices will allow the program to reach more community members who may benefit from the services that many residents are not currently aware of. SHINE, through a network of dedicated volunteer counselors, strives to help seniors understand and receive the health insurance coverage they need. Every day SHINE volunteers answer questions regarding topics such as Medicare, Medicaid, prescription assistance, and more. To make an appointment for counseling at the new SHINE counseling site, or to receive other assistance by phone, call the Helpline toll-free at 1-866-684-5885. More information on SHINE is also available online at www.floridashine.org.

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Finally, a simple guide to eating healthy to feel, look and be your best

e all eat every day, but often don’t know what to eat to feel our absolute best. Despite all the nutritional research, diet books, and theories, how is it that most Americans are still baffled about what to eat to achieve a long, happy and healthy life? A new book is demystifying this question. You’ll not only find the answer to ‘what to eat,’ but discover what food works best for your 21st century lifestyle and unique needs. The book highlights all the ways in which good food will transform your health and how to avoid the food that will destroy it. Titled “Healthy Eating in the 21st Century,” this simple guide goes beyond merely stating what foods to eat and which to avoid, but actually gives simple actionable steps on how to break bad eating habits. Aware that most people eat an unhealthful diet because of their hectic lifestyles, the book provides simple timesaving strategies to eat healthy even when on the go. The 138-page paperback book is the

work of local Wellness Educator, Health and Fitness Coach Devin Burke. His mission in writing the book was to inspire as many people as possible to take charge of their health by educating them. Devin believes you can’t do better unless you know better. “After studying over 100 dietary theories and working with hundreds of clients over the past 10 years, I’ve come to realize that people are very confused about what to eat and what not to eat to live a long, healthy life.” Devin believes that a healthy lifestyle starts with healthy food and it was his goal to simplify all the contradictory nutritional information into a simple easy to read and follow book. He also created an online video course to go with the book for a more fun and interactive learning experience. “Healthy Eating in the 21st Century,” is now available for purchase on Amazon.com, and the online video course can be purchased through his website: www.DevinBurke.com

What Can Chiropractic Cure? By Dr. Marilyn Shore Special to The Pineapple

Spin around, have fun and leave pain behind. National Pain Institute’s board certified physicians focus on pain relief and an overall better quality of life with the ability to return to a more functional lifestyle.

Dr. Marilyn Shore welcomes you to Shore Chiropractic. For more info visit the website at www. shorechiro.com, or call her office at 561-278-2727.

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the roses should not be your concern, but We’ve all heard the saying, “It’s not the rather what has changed in your life or your destination but the journey that’s important”. mind to make you pass them by. What has you There are plenty of feel good articles that distracted from your own journey? When you give tips on how to “live in the now” and to notice you are not connected or passionate “stop and smell the roses.” If you’re like me, about your original desire, allow yourself you’ll read these articles and feel enlightened the freedom to reassess. Give yourself time almost immediately as you prepare to change for reflection to rediscover who every aspect of your life. You then you are again and what road you get distracted, forget what you want to be on. “Sometimes while just read and go back to living the chasing a dream, we find a new exact same way. one along the way”. Well, I’m here to add on to To be in sync with your journey the list of feel good articles. I will there is only one piece of advice attempt to get you to enjoy the that I could think of to keep you journey by not just smelling the vested for more than 5 minutes. roses, but decide why you want Why did you get up this to smell them in the first place. I morning? believe I have your attention. Determine your reason for The “journey” as we like getting up in the morning. Do to put it, can be summed up as you get excited by the thought of the story of your life. Intentions starting your day and continuing are set to become a doctor and on your current path? Yes, of somehow you end up a teacher. by David Ramoy course you can continue with a Maybe your original goal was job you don’t see a future with to become a singer and you’re or watch TV every night instead now a chef. Does this make your of planning your trip around the original destination obsolete? world, but why? Does what you do Absolutely not! on a day to day basis resonate with The original goal of becoming your own personal journey. a doctor or singer is what led you The greatest part of this is to your chosen path. The key that you have the ability to change word here is chosen. Despite all anytime you want. In order to live the obstacles life will throw at the life you desire, despite which you, when you are determined to path you are currently on, be committed to succeed there’s nothing on this planet that will figuring out what you really want, no matter how stop you from fulfilling your destiny. often it changes. Be committed to the journey. However, while on your journey, you may discover new aspects of yourself that no Check out David Ramoy’s website for class times and more. longer fit your original intention. Smelling www.davidramoy.com Davidramoy@gmail.com

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You see all kinds of advertisements on TV, magazines, in all kinds of media stating that a particular medication or therapy can cure asthma, depression, back pain, acid reflux, to name a few. And people are always looking for that magic pill that will “cure” all their illnesses. After being a nurse and a Chiropractor now for almost thirty years, it was clear to me then, and clear to me now, that nobody can cure you, except you! People ask me all the time, can I cure ear infections, allergies, headaches, hypertension, etc. and my answer is always this, “No”. I don’t “cure” anything, but when I adjust you, thus removing nerve interference that’s blocking your body from healing, many of the above symptoms subside or even completely disappear. Since your nerve system controls and coordinates all functions of your body, including your heart, your eyes, your

muscles, well, pretty much everything, then if it is free to serve all parts of you, and your body has the best opportunity to heal itself. Just last week, I had a patient tell me that when she’s adjusted regularly, her thyroid function improves. In addition, her blood pressure has been lowered and she is medication free! Again, I don’t fix those things, but I do open up the channels, so your body can. Amazing! Isn’t it? Thanks for listening!

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Community gears up for Great Give Palm Beach & Martin Counties on May 5-6 Host partners announce fundraising goal and bonus pool for 24-hour giving day PALM BEACH & MARTIN COUNTIES, FL – It’s official! 437 local nonprofits will participate in the Great Give Palm Beach & Martin Counties, a 24-hour online fundraiser that starts on May 5 at 5 p.m. until May 6 at 5 p.m. This community-wide event, hosted by the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, United Way of Palm Beach County and United Way of Martin County celebrates the spirit of giving and the collective effort it takes to strengthen our community by raising critical funds for local nonprofits. Last year’s event raised $2.2 million, prompting the host partners to set the 2015 fundraising goal at $3 million. “We didn’t know what to expect last year and the community stepped up in a big way,” said Laurie George, CEO of the United Way of Palm Beach County. “This year, we are confident that we can make an even greater impact. Anyone can be a philanthropist during the Great Give by donating to their favorite charities. Even $10 can make a difference.” Another exciting aspect of the Great Give Palm Beach & Martin Counties is that every local gift made during the 24-hour period will be multiplied by additional dollars from a $500,000 bonus pool raised by the Community Foundation. The bonus funds will be distributed to all participating nonprofits based on the percentage of the total they raise on that day.

“The bonus pool is an important component of our giving day. The more money a nonprofit raises, the more bonus funds they will receive. It’s a great leveraging tool,” said Brad Hurlburt, president and CEO of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. “The bonus pool is sponsored by many of our donors and funding partners. They recognize the impact that the Great Give has on the community, and we’re grateful for their support.” Great Give Palm Beach & Martin Counties is one of more than 100 giving days being held around the country in partnership with Give Local America to raise millions of dollars for the greater good – all in just one day. Last year’s event raised more than $53 million nationally and the 2015 goal is to reach $100 million. On May 5-6 anyone can make a secure donation of $10 or more to the charity of their choice by visiting www.GreatGiveFlorida.org or by calling 1-844-GIVE-DAY. Although this is a virtual fundraiser, special events are being held around Palm Beach and Martin counties. Follow #GreatGive15 on social media for updates.

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Got Allergies? Breathe Easily in Just 30 Seconds! By Laura Norman Special to The Pineapple Has Spring greeted you with sniffling, sneezing, congestion and runny, itchy eyes, nose and throat? Experts say that this Spring the allergy season is more intense. Everything is blooming! Beautiful and, if you have sensitivities to pollen like me, you have already experienced the effects. Before you reach for those overthe-counter antihistamines that often leave you feeling drowsy plus other unpleasant side effects, there’s a powerful, natural way to feel better that will leave you feeling clear and energized plus other wonderful side benefits. Allergies are your immune system’s overreaction to pollens and other substances. While not, in themselves, dangerous—for those with asthma, allergies can trigger more serious reactions. You may have noticed that if you’re experiencing a lot of stress when allergy season arrives, the symptoms are worse. So anything that relieves stress will help reduce allergy symptoms. Reflexology calms the nervous system and transports you to a state of deep rest and relaxation by stimulating reflex points on your feet, hands, face and ears. There are thousands of nerves in these areas—15,000 in your feet alone! This is why a reflexology session is so very soothing and nurturing. While releasing tension and stress, reflexology also affects your organs, glands, and every part of your body, because each body part has its related point on the feet, hands, face and ears.

Here are some reflex areas on the feet that, when stimulated, help you breathe easier. Using your thumb or index finger, simply press and hold for five seconds on each area: • Sinuses - balls of the toes open up clogged sinus cavities • Pituitary or “master gland” (center of big toe) stimulates/ balances hormone secretions of all other glands. • Thymus gland strengthens your immune system. • Chest/lung/bronchials releases congestion. • Solar plexus/diaphragm reduces stress and relaxes breathing. • The adrenal glands boosts your energy level, often depleted by allergy symptoms.

world around us—and especially our bodies. In the deep state of relaxation you experience during a reflexology session you are very receptive to suggestions you give yourself, much as in hypnosis. What a wonderful time to imagine yourself breathing easily and comfortably, your sinuses clear, feeling great. For an even more powerful experience, use an affirmation such as, “The Universe is providing me with ease, grace and an abundance of breath now.” Since allergies are our body’s response to our environment, you could also use, “I am at peace and in harmony with my surroundings.” Spring is such a beautiful time of renewal and new beginnings! Let’s spend these glorious days feeling great and breathing easily. Reflexology is a great tool to help you make the very best of this sweetest of seasons! Laura Norman, M.S., LMT, worldrenowned Holistic Reflexologist and author of the best-selling book, Feet First: A Guide to Foot Reflexology, offers private Reflexology and Life Wellness Coaching sessions and Holistic Reflexology Training Programs in Delray Beach, Florida. Visit www. lauranorman.com • Call 561-272-1220

Stimulating these points helps to strengthen your immune system, balance the flow of energy, promote wellness and benefit both seasonal allergies and chronic asthma. During and after a reflexology session are great times to use the power of your mind to feel better. We know now that our thoughts and visualizations do affect the

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Hair Cuttery and National Network to End Domestic Violence partner for Share A Haircut Program Hair Cuttery and the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) are teaming up for Hair Cuttery’s Share a Haircut program. On Monday and Tuesday, May 4-5, for every haircut purchased at one of Hair Cuttery’s nearly 900 salons on the East Coast, in New England and the Midwest, a free haircut certificate will be donated to a victim of domestic violence through NNEDV’s national network. “We are honored to have the National Network to End Domestic Violence as a charity partner,” said Dennis Ratner, CEO and founder of Hair Cuttery. “Our Share a Haircut program is powerful and it allows our company, thanks to the help of our stylists and clients, to be a positive influence on the communities where we do business.” Through the partnership, Hair Cuttery and NNEDV will work closely to distribute free haircut certificates to individuals who are most in need. With the goal of donating 75,000 haircut certificates, beneficiaries will include women, children and men. “Stepping up and stepping in for those whose voices and confidence have been stifled by domestic violence is at the core of NNEDV’s mission,” said Kim Gandy, President and CEO of NNEDV. “When a company like Hair Cuttery can offer their services and expertise, the impact is two-fold—it allows recipients to have a moment to relax and feel pampered and saves them money on a service they might not otherwise be able to afford.” Last year marked the first time the Share a Haircut program was expanded to help not just children headed back to school, but the homeless, victims of domestic violence and veterans. In 2015, Hair Cuttery continues to build on that success, already having donated more than 50,000 certificates to the homeless in February. To learn more about NNEDV, please visit http://nnedv.org. Visit Hair Cuttery at www.haircuttery.com

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TheYogaChronicles By David J. Ramoy The Pineapple Contributing Writer There are certain things that naturally go together. Peanut Butter and jelly, popcorn and movies, and oh yes, yoga and flying. I’m referring to aerial yoga of course; A combination of hatha yoga postures being performed while suspended from silky linen cloths that are attached from the ceiling. Regular practitioners swear by it, saying it has significantly deepened their own practice and increased flexibility. Aerial yoga allows the student to go deeper in their asanas and perform more complex stretches; resulting in a plethora of health benefits both mental and physical. In this month’s Tales from the Mat I had the pleasure of interviewing Sherri Henschke, the Director of Delray Aerial Yoga/ Bamboo Garden. She was kind enough to tell us about herself and her popular studio. Hi Sherri, tell us about yourself, and how yoga has benefited your life? My yoga journey, or I shall say, transformation, began in 2011. I was looking for something that I’ve never done before and my daughter told me about yoga. After taking just one class I immediately fell in love with the practice. I then decided that I wanted to learn more about the history, the poses and the benefits, so I decided to go to Yoga Teacher Training and get certified in order to share my passion with everyone. While in school the one benefit I noticed, besides becoming more flexible and mentally more patient and relaxed in my daily life, was that I lost 52 pounds. It was such a transformation for me mentally, physically and spiritually that I could not wait to get out there and teach. As my practice grew stronger I took on different types of teachings such as chair yoga, aerial yoga, yoga for athletes. I received my Aerial Certification

through Boulder Circus Center and have been teaching aerial for two years now. I have also had the same 40 seniors for two years as well, and have watched them grow, from sitting in the chair doing yoga, to being able to come into full poses off the chair....it warms my heart to see their transformation. I will continue teaching and growing my practice for the rest of my life. What is aerial yoga? Aerial yoga uses a soft, silky aerial hammock suspended from the ceiling, providing zero-compression inversion therapy for the body. This type of inversion is highly beneficial for relieving neck and back pain, and helping to fight depression, anxiety and stress. It has also been shown to help lower blood pressure and aid in treating insomnia. This unique form of yoga also helps to increase flexibility and range of motion, along with building strength. You essentially enjoy traditional yoga postures, as well as new poses suited especially for the aerial hammock. The students job is to simply relax and let gravity help you deepen your yoga poses and uplift your mind. Are there any extra benefits to this type of yoga? The swing is a tool to use gravity to deepen poses and correct alignment Will the straps hold me? Yes the silks hold up to 1000 lbs of weight :) Do you have to be an experienced yoga student to do aerial? You do not have to be an experienced yoga student to do aerial yoga because yoga is not about looking like a pose, it is about taking your mind inward and breathing. The breath is the most important part of any yoga practice. You listen to your body. If you laid

in savasana in the swing for an hour and used your pranayama (breath), you would be doing yoga. It does require some different muscle groups, but as you practice more often, you build strength for the practice. It is about having fun, smiling and letting yourself go. What are the difference and similarities between aerial and hatha yoga? Hatha yoga is part of the lineage of where yoga came from......aerial is something different, yet we do some of the same things such as flowing through poses and sequences, as well as adding in upper body work, core work, and strength building poses. Where do we find information on classes? Please check out our website www. delrayaerialyoga.com. We look forward to seeing you soon! My experience of taking Sherrie’s class was nothing short of excellent. Whether I was standing, seated, doing inversions or balancing postures, aerial yoga expanded my practice to another level. If a stronger core and additional flexibility is your goal, then aerial yoga is certainly the way to go! Namaste Check out David Ramoy’s website for class times and more. www.davidramoy.com Davidramoy@gmail.com

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Cutting edge, natural care for the DIZZY patient

By Dr. John Conde Special to The Pineapple

“Dizziness” is a vague term used by patients to describe the perception of many different abnormal sensations. These abnormal sensations include the perception that the room or self is spinning, an imbalance or lack of coordination when walking (disequilibrium), or simply lightheadedness or the sensation of almost fainting (presyncope). True vertigo falls into this broad category of “dizziness” and is essentially the sensation of spinning with associated nausea. What kind of vertigo/dizziness do I have? Vertigo can be broken down into two major groups; central and peripheral. Central vertigo means that the origin is somewhere in the brain, either from a pathological (ex; tumor) or physiological (poor functioning nerve cells) lesion. Peripheral vertigo implies that the origin is somewhere in the organs of the inner ear. Examples of peripheral vertigo include benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), Meniere’s disease, labyrinthitis, and migraine-associated vertigo. BPPV is by far the most common occurring at a rate of 64 per 100,000 people. The causative agents are canaliths (canal rocks) that form in the fluid filled canals of the inner ear and result in a mismatch of sensory information producing the spinning sensation. Physiological causes are also becoming more prevalent in society and are thought to be promoted by poor functioning nerve cells in the brainstem and in a certain part of the brain called the cerebellum responsible for balance and coordination. Lastly, cervicogenic vertigo is an exception as it is neither central nor peripheral and is thought to arise due to neck trauma, muscle spasm, and restricted neck motion. What can I do at home to reduce the symptoms of an acute bout of vertigo/dizziness? Avoid the head positions that trigger the

positional vertigo, ensure that your head is in a propped up position if lying on your back, and lastly pick a stationary object in your room and fixate your eyes on it until the symptoms abide. What cutting edge treatment protocols can help my sensation of dizziness? Conservative treatment of vertiginous symptoms secondary to BPPV include Epley’s maneuver, Semont’s maneuver, and general habituation exercises. The focus of these treatments is to reposition the canaliths (canal rocks) in the canals of the inner ear to nonoffending positions. Treatment for physiologically induced vertigo aims at locating the aberrant or poor functioning nerve cells and applying a graded stimulus such as caloric irrigation (applying hot or cold water in the ear) rotatory activation (spins), balancing exercises, canal positioning techniques, oculomotor exercises (eye exercises), hemi-field visual stimulation, oxygen acquiring techniques and one-sided chiropractic adjustments to improve the function of these cells. Dr. John Conde is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist. He has achieved Diplomate status through the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. He has sub-specialty training in vestibular disorders and traumatic brain injuries. Dr. John Conde is the owner of The Conde Center For Chiropractic Neurology, which integrates traditional chiropractic medicine with advanced neurological rehabilitation protocols. The conditions treated range from orthopedic injuries such as lumbar disc herniations and shoulder rotator cuff tendinitis to neurological lesions such as stroke and brain injuries. The office can be reached at 561-330-6096 and at thecondecenter.com.

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THIS MONTH’S QUESTION: What is a GMO? ANSWER: Great question! I was just watching a hilarious excerpt from the Jimmy Kimmel show about GMOs. He sent his crew to a few local farmers’ markets to ask people why they avoid GMOs and, more specifically, what the letters GMO stand for. The answers were priceless and attest to the confusion about GMOs. So what is a GMO exactly? GMO stands for genetically modified organism. It is a plant or animal that has been genetically altered by scientists to express different characteristic traits. In the case of agriculture, it’s to improve a crop’s ability to grow in certain conditions. For example, the most common use of genetic engineering in agriculture is to create pesticide-resistant plants, which then allows farmers to use more farming chemicals on their crops without killing them. There is a growing body of evidence that now connects GMOs with health problems and environmental damage. Interestingly, most developed nations do not consider GMOs to be safe. In fact, in more than 60 countries around the world, including Australia, Japan and all of the 28 countries in the European Union, there are significant restrictions and bans on the production and sale of GMOs. I recommend trying to avoid GMO food when and where possible to avoid any potential health risks. To avoid GMO food, simply buy certified organic. Organic food is prohibited by law to be genetically modified. Also look for the nonGMO project verified badge now found on food labels. More Reasons to Avoid GMOS: 1. Long term studies haven’t been done on their impact on the human body. GMOs have only been in our diet since the mid 90’s. 2. Genetic modification forces genes to express different traits, which can release allergens normally not expressed in the nonGMO species. 3. GMO seeds require pesticides, resulting in the use of more cancer causing pesticides

sprayed on foods. 4. GMOs are connected with an increased risk of cancer in reproductive tissues and autism. 5. GMOs pollute our clean air, water and soil. 6. GMOs can destroy natural plant varieties in the wild through cross-pollination. As you can see, there are many reasons to avoid GMOs. I don’t know about you, but I’d rather not take any chances eating something that hasn’t been created by nature. Hopefully this is enough conclusive evidence to make the decision to go GMO free. Please share this information with your friends and family. For more information about how to eat healthy in the 21st century, visit my website www. DevinBurke.com and subscribe. Make the month of May amazing!

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The Walk to End Lupus Now WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The Lupus Foundation of America, Florida Chapter will be holding its annual Walk to End Lupus Now event in the South Florida area on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 4pm. The event will be held at the Palm Beach Zoo in West Palm Beach and nearly 1,000 people are expected to walk to raise funds and awareness of lupus, one of the world’s most cruel and mysterious diseases. Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body (skin, joints, and/or organs inside the body). Its effects can range from mild to life threatening and there is no cure. This disease affects 1 in 185 people and there are about 100,000 Floridians living with lupus. Women make up 90% of lupus patients and women of color are two to three times more likely to develop lupus than Caucasians. While those who are diagnosed are generally women and girls of childbearing age (15 – 44 years old); lupus can affect anyone regardless of age, sex, or race. The Lupus Foundation of America, Florida Chapter is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through research, education and advocacy. As the Lupus Foundation of America’s only Florida Chapter, we provide support, educational programs, and personalized help to the 100,000 people living with lupus in Florida and their loved ones while also supporting research to advance the science and medicine of lupus and to one day find a cure. In addition to the walk itself, there will also be a Wellness Expo from 4 – 5:30pm at the same location. Lupus patients and caregivers can learn about the different services and products available to them in the South Florida community that may help them to live a more healthful life. Some examples of vendors include massage therapists, chiropractors, fitness studios/ gyms, other nonprofit organizations, health food samples and demonstrations, etc. This year’s theme is Discover Your Power and we would like you to join us at our Walk to End Lupus Now and discover your power over lupus by forming a team of walkers, organizing a corporate team, and/or donating to an existing team. Corporate and family and friends teams can raise money through sponsorships and fundraising events. For more information and to register, please visit www.walktoendlupusnowfl.com. If you have any questions, please contact walk@lupusfl.org or call 561-279-8606.

Hundreds to participate in American Cancer Society Relay For Life of West Boca Raton on May 2 WHAT: Hundreds of cancer survivors, caregivers, volunteers, and teams of walkers from schools, companies, places of worship, and more will come together for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of West Boca Raton. WHEN: Saturday, May 2, 2015 12:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Family Fun and Activities 3:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies 3:30 p.m. Survivor/Caregiver Sashing Lap 5:45 p.m. Survivor/Caregiver Medaling Lap 6:30 p.m. Survivor Dinner 9:00 p.m. Luminaria – touching ceremony where candles are lit in honor and memory of locals who have battled cancer 11:45 p.m. Closing Ceremonies WHERE: Olympic Heights High School, 20101 Lyons Road, Boca Raton, FL , 33434 To register please visit www.relayforlife.org/westbocaratonfl BACKGROUND: The Relay For Life movement unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. Relay For Life events are community events where teams and individuals come together at a school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team has at least one participant on the track at all times and raises funds for the American Cancer Society in the months leading up to the event.

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#1 Beauty secret to great looking skin By Ronna L. Clements The Pineapple Contributing Writer

Beautiful skin – we all wish we had it! Nice looking skin gives off a radiant glow – it looks healthy and having it is historically associated with beauty and attractiveness. As we set out to achieve beautiful looking skin, we try to find that one magic cream or lotion that will bring us the results we desire. Sometimes we search for it at endless costs. Throughout my travels and in my daily interactions, I’m often asked how I manage to keep healthy looking skin. My answer is really quite simple. I eat the right combination of foods, practice the right forms of exercise, get enough sleep, drink plenty of water, and remain consistent in my detoxification practices. All of these are needed for building and maintaining beautiful skin. However, through my research and personal experience, I will let you in on Ronna Clements’ # 1 Beauty Secret To Great Looking Skin. What is the secret you ask? The answer is the use of Coconut Oil. Yes, that’s right – Coconut Oil. Simple and Natural. This single oil works miracles in helping to achieve great looking skin and it comes in a jar for as little as $8.99. Now this surely beats buying an Ultra Potion Facial Lotion in a highend department store for $250 doesn’t it? Sadly, many spend top dollar on skin care products, and truly, if we are being honest with ourselves, we must realize that these products are full of toxic ingredients. As innocent consumers, we are lured by persuasive advertising campaigns. But in the end, good ‘ol Coconut Oil wins the race. Coconut Oil not only makes skin look radiant, but it aids in the regeneration of connective tissue at the cellular level. Coconut comes from a vegetable source and it is free of pesticides

and chemicals. It is easily absorbed due to its molecular structure and gives the skin a soft texture. It is used in its natural form which is unlike most other body care products. I help people lead healthier lives through an innovative and personalized process I designed in Natural Health called The Program. The use of Coconut Oil is included in each individual’s program not only to help regenerate the skin, but to help build strong tissues throughout the body. So, there it is. Ronna Clements’ #1 Beauty Secret To Great Looking Skin – Coconut Oil. Ronna Clements is a Natural Health & Wellness Innovator who has been helping people lead healthier lives for over 25 years. She is a Certified Specialist in Cellular Regeneration & Detoxification, Advanced Colon Hydrotherapy and Iridology. Ronna can be reached at: ronnaclements@ aol.com or 561-632-9187 www.ronnaclements.com

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Can I control my drinking? By Dr. Raul Rodriguez The Pineapple Contributing Writer This is the billion-dollar question. The question with answers that are debatable, controversial, and downright confusing. Tens of thousands of people die every year trying to answer this question. So why is this question such a big deal? Because the answer essentially determines whether or not a person is an alcoholic. Alcoholism is a rather common condition, affecting millions of people all over the world. It is a disease that has many different grades of severity. The severe grades are rather obvious to most people. The less severe grades can be very difficult to identify though, often appearing as a mildly dysfunctional version of normal. Those individuals appear to fall into a gray area of sorts, not sure if they have a problem yet running into trouble with alcohol more than just a few times. The relevance of these less severe grades has to do with the probability of progression to a more severe grade over time. Most of these individuals do not even realize they are in this gray area. It is the gray area of high risk drinking that I really want to focus on. The first question to ask yourself is whether or not you fall anywhere into this broad category. This is actually not difficult to figure out. If you drink every day, you fall into the gray. If you drink heavily when you drink, you fall into the gray. If you experience problems in your life related directly or indirectly to alcohol, you fall into the gray. If other people have told you out of concern that you drink too much, you fall into the gray. If you have ever had a D.U.I. then you fall into the gray. If you have ever woken up still reeking of alcohol on your breath the next morning, you fall into the gray. If you have ever missed work, school, or some other important engagement due to heavy drinking the night before, then you fall into the gray. If you experience “blackouts” where you have large chunks of time where you cannot remember anything that happened, you fall into a darker area of the gray. Darker areas of the gray refer to behaviors that are even more indicative of an alcohol problem. If you have ever debated having to cut down how much you drink, you fall into the dark gray. If you have ever gotten annoyed by other people’s comments or criticisms about your drinking, you fall into the dark gray. If you have ever felt guilty about how much you drink, you fall into the dark gray. If you have ever had an “eye-opener” in the morning to get over a hangover or morning nerves, you fall into the dark gray. 2 or more of these darker gray items

are indicative of an alcohol problem, especially if there has been an “eyeopener”. Once you have identified that you fall into the gray or dark gray area, then the next natural question is whether or not controlled drinking is possible (This part of the commentary is offered for those who have the need to find the answer to this question themselves). The most important step in an attempt at controlled drinking is actually an attempt at a 6-month period of complete alcohol abstinence. This step is critical. The person who maybe exercised poor judgment or restraint with their drinking, but is not an alcoholic, has the ability to actually stop for the whole 6 months without much difficulty. Some earlier stage alcoholics can also stop for 6 months, but this is less likely and more difficult. Those who cannot complete the 6-month abstinence will likely escalate to problem drinking again at some point. Those who say to themselves that they do not want to or choose not to attempt a 6-month abstinence are likely to be in denial and are just rationalizing their decision. Replacing alcohol with drugs or instantly gratifying behaviors is functionally equivalent to continued drinking in this test. If the 6-month test is not passed, then a problem with alcohol is likely present. Nobody wants to be an alcoholic. It is a label that still carries a stigma. Many negative terms such as “drunkard” and “lush” are still judgmentally cast upon those afflicted. Arguably worse are more psychologically punishing terms such as “weak” and “defective”. It’s no wonder there is such resistance in accepting this diagnosis. Rather than struggling on your own with any part of determining whether you or a loved one have a problem with alcohol, I recommend the guidance and assessment of a trained professional. Alcoholism is a disease that is very treatable. Early diagnosis and treatment allows the opportunity for a better outcome. Dr. Rodriguez is the founder and Medical Director of the Delray Center For Healing, a comprehensive outpatient treatment center that focuses on the treatment of addiction, eating disorders, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. He is board certified in both Adult Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. Delray Center For Healing 403 SE 1st Street, Delray Beach, FL 33483 www.delraycenter.com • 888-699-5679

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Marriage Tips from Rev. Riana By Riana Milne The Pineapple Contributing Writer

Yes, I’m an Inter-faith Minister, proudly ordained in 1997. I’ve officiated weddings in the Atlantic City area in casino hotels, country clubs, catering halls, and even on the beach for over 18 years. I am now certified to do Pre-Martial courses and weddings in both Palm Beach and Broward counties. My wedding ceremonies are custom written from the heart, and I also use many valuable words of wisdom from various books of faith like the Bible, Torah, and from Buddhism. With recently getting engaged Easter night to my love, Jim Porter, and just today (April 14th), being asked to give permission and Blessings to my future son-in-law Preston, to marry my youngest daughter, Alexi; love, like spring, is in the air! I recently completed a pre-marital training with an amazing, same-sex couple, and congratulate the state of Florida for finally recognizing - Love for All! NJ was ahead of the curve, so I have done weddings for all couples, despite their ages, cultures, or sexual preference. No matter the couple, the advice I give is the same. Looking back over my own marriages that sadly did not last, I did a lot of soul searching in 2009 and dedicated myself for two years by doing the research, training and certification at Relationship Coaching Institute while reading over 200 advice books from experts to “find the answers” of what makes a fabulous and lasting relationship. It is the basis of my book LOVE Beyond Your Dreams and my Relationship Coaching I do with clients. Below are some quotes and tips from my wedding ceremonies: 1) “It’s you two against the world.” It’s imperative you put each other first in your thoughts, words, and deeds. Unfortunately, many people take their daily frustrations out on their partners, instead of treating them kindly like a best friend. This destroys the affection and intimacy in the union. 2) “Nothing is easier than saying the words and nothing harder than living them as promised to each other day after day. What you promise today must be renewed and redecided tomorrow.” 3) “You still must decide each day that stretches out before you that you want to remain married in truth, in each and every way.” 4) “Love is very patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or proud, never haughty, selfish or rude. Love does not demand its own way. It is not inimitable or touchy, it does not hold grudges, and will hardly notice when others do wrong. If you love someone you will always be loyal to that person.” (from Corinthians) 5) “When hardship, sorrow and disappointment come, may you care enough to help one another with courage and compassion, neither one blaming the other…”

6) “Do not ask your life partner to be any less than the fully powerful person that they already are.” 7) “This is both God’s Blessing and charge to you – to live together with honor, courage, integrity and honesty. All the days that lie ahead will show the meaning of your bond. 8) “Let your love shine through each thought, and word, and deed.” 9) “May the light of the sun or a candle always remind you of the light that shines within you and your soul mate; with each flame representing the beginning sparks of the fire of passion you now share for one another. Always guard each other’s and your own Inner Light – you must never let the flame of passion and Love burn out. Do what you must to always preserve and keep the Light burning; as it burns for you both today.” 10) “I will love you faithfully – Through the best and the worst, through the difficult and easy, in sickness and health – what may come, I will always be there.” 11) “God give them the grace that when they hurt each other, to recognize and acknowledge their faults, and to seek each other’s forgiveness, with love and compassion. 12) “It is remembering to say I Love You at least once a day” and “It is not only marrying the right partner, it is Being the right partner.” (from – The Art of a Good Marriage) What were the words during your marriage ceremony that touched your heart, and do you live by the vows you promised to your partner so long ago? Is it time for a renewal of vows, or a deep and honest conversation about improving your marriage? Do you need some help from a Relationship Coach to get your passion and love back – or to recreate a relationship that is better than ever? The time is now. Step up to make a change for a better, evolved relationship; for you – and your spouse!

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“DEAR SUSAN” Dear Susan, I have been casually dating a man for the past month. We have gotten together 5-6 times and I am really enjoying his company. The problem is, he is constantly talking about himself and his life and has never once asked me about my background. I’m not even sure he knows what field of work I am in or where I am from. I am concerned that this could be a potential problem. Sincerely, Hello…I do exist Dear Hello, He may just be afraid of an awkward silence and keeps rambling on about himself to avoid any lulls in conversation. However, this may also be a red flag warning that this man is a narcissist

Riana Mine, MA, LMHC, CAP is a Certified, World-wide Relationship & Life Coach, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Cert. Addictions Professional at Therapy by the Sea; 15300 Jog Rd, Suite 109, Delray Beach. Riana is also a published author and motivational speaker. Her free App: My Relationship Coach offers many articles and her books, LIVE Beyond Your Dreams – from Fear and Doubt to Personal Power, Purpose and Success, and LOVE Beyond Your Dreams – Break Free of Toxic Relationships to Have the Love You Deserve addresses relationships with yourself and others. www.RianaMilne.com or email RianaMilne@gmail.com. Skype Coaching and FB: coachrianamilne. Delray office (561) 701-8277; cell: 201-281-7887 which could lead into problems down the road. You need to question yourself as to, has he ever cut you off when you talk about yourself or your day? Does he intentionally turn every conversation to focus on himself? Is he constantly bragging about his worth and accomplishments? Is he looking for praise from you? Next time you see him, try to direct the conversation to you and your life. Even if it just a rant about your day or a co-worker and see where the conversation leads to. If he turns it back on himself, you may want to reconsider your relationship. It is better to act now than react later. Susan Susan B. Lander is a licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Ph.D. in Holistic Nutrition, and a Certification in Yoga Instruction. She is a Private Practitioner in South Florida with extensive training in addiction & recovery, mind/body therapy and cancer support. She can be reached at DearSusan123@gmail.com

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Acupuncture and Headaches By Edward Scarlett Special to The Pineapple More than 50 million people in the US experience some form of severe headache at some point, and they are a leading cause for losing valuable time in our lives. There are various types of headaches: Tension, migraine, cluster, sinus, hormone, rebound, and organic. Migraines are one of the most common types of headache and can be debilitating. A migraine may start as a dull ache that develops into a throbbing or stabbing pain at the temples as well as the front or back of one side of the head. Some people have reported visual changes (like a line or floater) or an unusual smell (maybe burning rubber or plastic) before the onset of a migraine. Nausea, vomiting, noise, and light sensitivity will frequently accompany a migraine. Most people will reach for medication for immediate relief. Unfortunately, medication does not address the root cause of the migraine and often comes with unpleasant side effects. One such side effect that may be the most unpleasant is the possibility of a rebound headache. A rebound migraine is usually much worse than the original one and often leads into a cycle of taking more medication and sometimes, powerful narcotics. This catch-22 situation becomes a cycle that is very hard to break and may lead to addiction and then the possibility of severe withdrawal symptoms when the narcotic is stopped. Here is the good news. Current research along with actual results seen in my patients who suffer from headaches show that acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are proven techniques in relieving headaches without any harmful side effects. The most important part of a comprehensive holistic treatment plan for my patients is to take a detailed health history and begin to identify the root cause(s) of their headache. Some of the things I look at: emotional health, body constitution, stress, exercise, diet, physical trauma, and hormones. Other factors that I consider are specific symptoms, times of occurrence, location and type of pain. The ultimate goal is to unblock affected meridians and restore the balance and of Qi (chee). To do this I insert fine needles (no, it will not hurt) at specific points along the meridian pathways. The pathways I target depend on your unique symptoms. I may also use acupressure and other techniques. One thing to remember is that acupuncture is not a quick fix. Length of treatment depends on your overall condition and health. It is also important for you to take an active role in your own wellness by making the suggested lifestyle changes. This may include keeping a diary of your headaches to help identify triggers as well as nutritional changes and exercise. It is time to stop suffering. If you would like to make an appointment for a personalized health analysis and treatment plan, call my office at (561) 272-7816 for an appointment. Till next time, Good Health to you. Edward Scarlett is the Clinical director and owner of Alive and Well Acupuncture. He is a state certified Acupuncturist and an expert in multiple styles of acupuncture. He also has extensive training in acupressure and deep muscle therapy techniques. He specializes in acute or chronic pain, along with digestive and hormone imbalances. Visit www. AliveandwellAcupuncture.com

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Caffe Luna Rosa touts several new healthy eating / healthy living options Caffe Luna Rosa, recently named Restaurant of the Year by the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce and winner of the third annual Best Bite on the Ave competition at Crane’s Beach House Boutique Hotel & Luxury Villas, is now offering several new “health eating / healthy living” options. “At Caffe Luna Rosa we’re always striving to offer our customers a better quality product,” says Executive Chef Ernie DeBlasi. “We like to leave options available for people to make their own healthy choices. But the more we have to offer, the better that makes us. It’s also the right thing to do.” Eggland’s Best Cage-Free Eggs Chef Ernie, whose kitchen uses about 500 to 600 eggs a day, says the decision to switch from regular Eggland’s Best Eggs to Eggland’s Best Cage-Free Eggs was driven by a desire to provide customers with an egg that is healthier and more nutritious. Eggland’s Best Cage-Free Eggs are lower in cholesterol, have fewer calories and are much higher in vitamins B. D and E than traditional eggs. The hens that provide Eggland’s Best Cage-Free Eggs are given more space to roam, more sunshine, more shade and more shelter than hens that produce traditional eggs. Unlike free-range chickens and many hens that produce eggs that come directly from the farm, however, these hens are fed a very specific diet. The all-vegetarian feed contains no added hormones, antibiotics or steroids, no animal by-products, and no recycled or processed foods. Produced locally throughout the United States, Eggland’s Best eggs are typically delivered within 72 hours of laying, ensuring a farm-fresh taste in every single one. “It’s a healthier egg,” DeBlasi adds. “As the restaurant that serves the most eggs per seat than any other restaurant in Delray Beach, we want to set a precedent that lets people know it’s possible to use a better product that comes from humanely raised chickens.” Ezekial Bread Caffe Luna Rosa offers two healthy bread choices to customers during breakfast and lunch. Ezekial Bread is a flourless 6-grain bread with nine amino acids, that is high in vitamins and proteins. It is made from sprouted grains and legumes and contains

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no added sugars. For guests practicing a gluten-free diet, Caffe Luna Rosa offers a high-quality locally produced gluten-free bread. “Our soft and hearty whole grain gluten-free bread comes from Joey’s Home Bakery in Boynton Beach,” says Jenny Melisiotis Caffe Luna Rosa’s catering manager. Valet Bike Rack Healthy fare is not all that is now being offered to customers at Caffe Luna Rosa. In addition to regular valet parking, the restaurant has recently installed a free bike rack for customers of Caffe Luna Rosa and Burger-Fi who self-pedal. For safety, the rack is located neat the “Valet Q” on Atlantic Avenue, where drivers queue up for parking. The restaurant’s new Valet Bike Rack is also open to public beachgoers for only $2. To make reservations, please call 561.274.9404 and for hassle-free online ordering for easy pick-up, please visit www.caffelunarosa.com.

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briefs Deaf and Hearing Resources of Palm Beach County celebrates 30 years of helping those with hearing loss

Palm Beach County, Florida – Deaf & Hearing Resources (DHR) of Palm Beach County, a local nonprofit agency uniquely designed to serve the 200,000 county residents with hearing loss, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. For three decades strong, DHR has been advocating for the local Deaf and hearing loss communities, providing preventive care and innovative solutions, and ultimately improving the quality of life for hundreds of thousands of area residents. Started by Joan Jenkins in 1984, DHR has been a pioneer in the hearing loss field, continually evolving its program and services to offer the latest in technology and adjust to the changing needs of its clients. Today, DHR offers a comprehensive range of services, including free hearing tests, pediatric audiology, assistive listening devices, hearing aids, and cutting-edge amplified telephones. DHR is also a regional distribution center for Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI), a non-profit distributor of amplified telephones for Floridians with hearing loss and speech challenges. Through this program, permanent Florida residents who are certified as having hearing loss or speech challenges can easily obtain at no cost amplified telephones at DHR. To obtain an amplified phone for free, call DHR at 561‑802‑3353 or visit www.ftri.org/wpb for more information. “While we’re fortunate to have a tremendous track record dating back decades of helping Palm Beach County residents, we are thrilled about the future,” said Lisa Bruna, executive director of DHR. “We are developing several forward-thinking initiatives including the Resource Room, a state-of-the-art ‘technology living room’ that offers customers a real-time experience of the assistive listening and amplification

devices we offer. At DHR, we are constantly working to empower our clients so they can live the best possible life.”

Bocaire Country Club takes a swing out of cancer at 15th Annual The Play for PINK Golf Tournament

Bocaire Country Club, a boutiquesized country club noted for its 300 acres of beautiful fairways, lakes and landscaped vistas, recently hosted its 15th annual The Play for PINK golf tournament, raising more than $44,000 for breast cancer research. Since 2001, the annual tournament at Bocaire has raised more than $632,000 on behalf of The Play for PINK, which stands for Prevention, Immediate diagnosis, New technology and Knowledge. “This annual event was a great success thanks to our generous members and all of the enthusiastic golfers and game players,” said Bocaire’s Chief Executive Officer Russell Carlson. “Since 1990 The Play for PINK has raised more than $29 million for breast research through events at 140 different country clubs in 23 states – and at Bocaire Country Club, we are always very proud to support this extraordinarily valuable nonprofit organization.”

My Info, LLC launches personal medical record storage, retrieval system

A South Florida startup has developed an innovative way for patients to gather and manage all of their medical records and personal health history in one simple to use, secure place. The company’s patent application is pending before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and includes claims to several inventive aspects of the MyInfo model. “How many times have you wished you had all your medical records together, easily shareable with your doctors and other health

professionals? What about your own health diary to track what you did, medicine you took, and how you’re feeling? My Health by My Info LLC solves that problem,” said inventor and Boca Raton businessman CJ Wilson. “Using a simple QR code or smartphone, you’ll be able to instantly access all of your medical records and emergency contacts, and make personal notes by speaking into your phone. Information is automatically transcribed and added to your personal health profile in an easy-to-use, streamlined format.” The patent-pending technology will be fully integrated with the user’s smartphone and data from wearable devices, including FitBit, along with digital medical devices like heart and diabetes monitors. The company also announced two investors in the platform. David Booth is the retired President and CEO of American Medical Systems. During his extensive career in the pharmaceutical and medical technologies industries, Booth held senior level positions with Pfizer both in US and Internationally. He will join the My Info, LLC board of directors. “I have always believed that innovation is the key to sustained success in all aspects of healthcare,” said Booth. “This technology is a great example of innovation that will materially improve the way consumers manage their vital health data, which in turn, will greatly facilitate the delivery of services by physicians and healthcare providers. This will lead to more expeditious diagnosis, specific targeted treatments and improved outcomes.” In late 2014, My Info received a trademark for its unique QR code design, MyQR Life Codes. These personalized QR codes can be applied to the user’s ID card, jewelry, keychain, luggage, shoe tags and nearly any other personal belonging. “It seems like such a simple concept— keeping all of your medical records in one place along with your own vital personal

observations, protected yet accessible from anywhere,” said Wilson. “But so far, no one has developed the technology to do it or made it available to consumers. My Info changes that.” For more information on My Info and MYQR Life Codes, visit MyHealth.Us.

“Get Out! South Florida” LgGBT radio show to debut on IHeartRadio’s 1230 AM WBZT

South Florida’s only LGBT talk radio show debuts Tuesday, April 7 on iHeartRadio’s 1230AM, The Talk Station. “GET OUT! South Florida” will air Tuesdays from 7PM-8PM every week, streaming at www.wbzt.com and available for cellphones or automobiles by downloading the iHeartRadio app. The show will be heard throughout all of Palm Beach and Broward counties, from Port St. Lucie to Hallandale. “GET OUT! South Florida” co-host and producer Tom Hantzarides and cohost Kendall Rumsey plan to address serious and engaging themes with a light approach, including same-sex marriage, gay stereotypes, addiction and recovery in the gay community, and Florida as a wedding destination. Hantzarides comments, “I was surprised to know that South Florida had NO LGBT radio show. Kendall and I are doing this as a labor of love and we’d like this to be a show that everyone can listen to without falling into the typical stereotypes. When we discuss issues, we want to make sure the discussion centers on WHY people believe a certain way rather than just saying WHAT they believe. This goes for gay AND straight guests. We want the show to be smart, thought-provoking, inspiring, entertaining, humorous, and unique.” Other upcoming topics will include religion and faith, transgenders, the power of words, growing up gay, legalizing marijuana, gay culture in film, music, and TV, what is bi-sexuality?, and

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briefs long-term monogamous relationships. Originally aired in November and now on iHeartRadio for broader geographic reach, “GET OUT! South Florida” has broadcast from the Kravis Center, opening night of the Palm Beach Opera, and from the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. “We are so live and locally driven that we want to be present in the listening area as well as make an impact for the LGBT community in Palm Beach and Broward,” notes Hantzarides. Hantzarides is originally from New York City while Rumsey comes from Clayton, Georgia. Their backgrounds provide an interesting and humorous perspective. For more information, visit the show’s website at www.getoutsouthflorida.com or find the show on Facebook at www. facebook.com/getoutsouthflorida or on Twitter at @getoutsouthflorida. The app for android, iPhones and autos can be downloaded at the Apple or Google store and found by searching 1230AM WBZT. Questions may be directed to contact@ getoutsouthflorida.com.

The Pap Corps’ Came Together to Raise $220,000 at 15th Annual Walkathon The Pap Corps’ Came Together to Raise $220,000 at 15th Annual Walkathon The Pap Corps, Champions for Cancer Research, had a groovy time at their 1960’s themed Walkathon held at FAU in Boca Raton. Thousands of members, from the organization’s 52 south Florida chapters, walked the campus to the beat of classic 60’s tunes wearing tie dye t-shirts. The 15th annual event raised $220,000 and counting. “This is the one time a year that all the chapters join forces for a single event,” said Joyce Brett, co-chair of the event. “It is an inspiring time for all the members as they get to hear the dedicated doctors from Sylvester discuss the advances they are making thanks to our support.”

“The Walkathon’s theme of Come Together to Beat Cancer really set the tone for the event,” said Beverly Berkowitz, cochair of the event. “The chapters embraced the new online fundraising, increasing internet donations by 80% over last year, and we had a record number of community sponsors supporting us.” While Come Together was the theme, there was time for a little friendly rivalry among chapters who were encouraged to decorate their banners in a psychedelic 60’s fashion. The competition was intense, with many creative designs, but in the end the winning chapter, Ponte Vecchio took the top prize. For more information about supporting their mission to fund cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine please visit, www.thepapcorps.org.

In-Stall-ation Project raises awareness of Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis at Polaroid Fotobar on May 15

When Wendy Greenhut’s daughter was diagnosed at age 13 with ulcerative colitis, her family’s life was changed forever. Watching her daughter struggle with more than 10 bathroom stops a day while her health faded was a parent’s worst nightmare.

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Following a 2011 surgery to have her daughter’s colon removed, Greenhut connected with others who suffered from digestive diseases and realized more needed to be done to raise awareness to the plight of those afflicted. Now, she is creating the In-Stall-ation Project, a humorous, artistic take on what more than 1.5 million Americans with digestive diseases suffer from every day – using the bathroom. The In-Stall-ation Project opens its stall doors on Friday, May 15, the beginning of Digestive Disease Week, from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Polaroid Fotobar in Delray Beach. Funds raised go to support the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s Florida Chapter. “I created this project to raise awareness by shedding a little humor on two of the most embarrassing diseases out there, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis,” says Greenhut. “The In-Stall-ation Project is my way of showing people what those suffering with digestive diseases have to endure for so many hours in a day!” Greenhut will present a number of photos she has taken of women’s feet in bathroom stalls – sharing the motto “Don’t let Crohn’s and Colitis de-Feet you!” Greenhut currently serves as a Trustee on the Board of Directors for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s Florida chapter. She has chaired the annual Take Steps Walk in West Palm Beach for the past three years and credits the Foundation for giving information and hope to other parents like her. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are painful, medically incurable illnesses that attack the digestive system. Crohn’s disease may attack anywhere from the mouth to the anus, while ulcerative colitis inflames only the large intestine (colon). Some 1.5 million American adults and children suffer from Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, with as many as 150,000 under the age of 18. Most

people develop the diseases between the ages of 15 and 35. The In-Stall-ation Project takes place on Friday, May 15 from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Polaroid Fotobar located at 14851 Lyons Road, Suite 100, Delray Beach. For more information or to make a donation towards the project, please visit http://wgreenhut. wix.com/installationproject.

Hundreds to participate in American Cancer Society Relay For Life of West Boca Raton on May 2 at Olympic Heights High School

WHAT: Hundreds of cancer survivors, caregivers, volunteers, and teams of walkers from schools, companies, places of worship, and more will come together for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of West Boca Raton. WHEN: Saturday, May 2, 2015 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Family Fun and Activities 3:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies 3:30 p.m. Survivor/Caregiver Sashing Lap 5:45 p.m. Survivor/Caregiver Medaling Lap 6:30 p.m. Survivor Dinner 9:00 p.m. Luminaria – touching ceremony where candles are lit in honor and memory of locals who have battled cancer 11:45 p.m. Closing Ceremonies WHERE: Olympic Heights High School, 20101 Lyons Road, Boca Raton, FL , 33434 Please visit www.relayforlife.org/ westbocaratonfl to register. BACKGROUND: The Relay For Life movement unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. Relay For Life events are community events where teams and individuals come together at a school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team has at least one participant on the track at all times and raises funds for the American Cancer Society in the months leading up to the event.

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Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce event focuses on business women

DELRAY BEACH, Florida—Women often face unique challenges as entrepreneurs and many times create outstanding solutions. The Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce has created a program “for women only” that features networking and educational opportunities for the professional women in the community. The Chamber recently held a Focus on Women “Business Expo” at the Wick Theatre in Boca Raton to help women “make their business center stage.” The event featured networking with business leaders, Minute Mentoring with business experts, and musical entertainment. Continued on page 4

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D The Focus on Women Committee Members: (left to right) Patty Reed (Chamber Programming Director); Alyson Austin (Maclendon Wealth Management); Jessica Rosato (Nestler Poletto Sotheby’s International Realty); and Kim Bentkover (Chamber Membership Director). Missing: Lynn Van Lenten (Member Relations Coordinator)

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BOCA RATON, FL – The joint venture partnership of Rosemurgy Properties, Giles Capital Group, and Lewis Rental Properties has completed the development and construction of University Park, the first, purpose-built student housing project in Boca Raton, Florida. The luxury student living complex was built on 10.89 acres at 135 N. W. 20th Street. Construction for University Park commenced in February 2014, and students will begin moving in on April 30, 2015. This 279,097 square-foot, off-campus community features eight, four-story buildings with accommodations for 598 beds in 159 units. The fully-furnished 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments have modern furnishings, energy efficient appliances, flat screen TV’s, in-unit washer/dryers, kitchen, living area, bedrooms and private bathrooms. University Park offers extensive amenities including a state-of-the-art 13,500 square foot, two-story clubhouse with student lounge, 24-hour fitness facilities with a cross fit room and yoga studio, hi-tech video gaming room, computer lab, study and conference rooms, and a mini-store with fresh and frozen foods and snacks, beverages and sundry’s. Outdoor features incorporate a resort-style pool area with green space for lounging, barbecue grills, and study hammocks. The community has 1GB internet speed and wireless internet throughout the property, a cell phone boost system, secured indoor bicycle storage, on-site property management, and limited access gated entrance. Free transportation is provided in the form of a private shuttle bus to transport residents to and from Florida Atlantic University and Palm Beach State College in Boca Raton. The University Park project team included: Architect: RLC Continued on page 3 Architects, Boca Raton, FL; General Contractor:

ELRAY BEACH, Florida—In a move that sets it apart from other local country clubs, Mizner Country Club in Delray Beach has established a Junior Board of Directors. The new Junior Board consists of a group of juniors, ages 10 to 18, who meet quarterly with the Club’s General Manager, Chief Operating Officer, Larry S. Savvides, and Mizner’s Kids Manager, Kristy King. At this formal meeting, they discuss upcoming events, give feedback on previous activities, and brainstorm for new and exciting events and endeavors for the future. “The goal of the program is to empower Mizner’s next generation with leadership skills and promote dependability and creativity among Mizner’s junior population,” said Mr. Savvides. One of the first recommendations by the Junior Board

was an “Open Gym” time for Juniors to utilize the Club’s fitness center enabling them to work out and meet their peers. Mizner’s Board of Directors loved and approved the program and have now established Open Gym for Juniors, ages 10 and up every Saturday from noon to 3:00 p.m. The center is supervised by a Certified Personal Trainer to properly monitor and educate the juniors on posture, proper form, nutrition, strength, endurance and power. According to Ms. King, “The Junior Board is directly involved in the planning process of Mizner Kids’ events which are scheduled year-round at the Club. They’re expected to attend all their Board meetings, come dressed in their customized Junior Board shirts, and contribute to the success of Mizner’s family programming.” For more information visit www.miznercc.org.

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50-Year Member Celebration

The Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce held a reception on Tuesday, March 28th honoring businesses who have been a member for 50 or more years. The companies who attended were Smith, Graham, Ellingsworth & Associates., P.A.; Vince Canning Shoes; Florida Power & Light; Roy M. Simon Architect; Plastridge Insurance; Weekes &

Calloway; Delray Beach Playhouse and Hamilton House. Additional attendees were members of the board of directors, Commissioner Elect Mitch Katz and Mayor Cary Glickstein. Guests enjoyed food catered by Artistic Artichoke, a Champagne toast and smiled for photos by Emiliano Brooks.

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Historic Downtown Delray retail buildings Impact 100 awards Flamingo Clay sell to Menin Development affiliate for $20M Studio $18,000

(TheRealDeal.com) – An affiliate of Palm Beach-based Menin Development picked up two commercial buildings in downtown Delray Beach for $19.5 million. The family owned George Buildings, at 326 and 400 East Atlantic Avenue, were last acquired in 1914, Howard Bregman of Marcus & Millichap told The Real Deal. Bregman represented the seller, a South Florida-based family company, Abeleina Properties. Combined, the buildings total 19,855 square feet and half an acre. They were listed in October for $21.5 million. The price for the 19,855 square feet of buildings at 326 equates to $1,274 per square foot. They were developed in 1927 and 1959. Miami-based City National Bank of

Florida financed the deal with a $10.64 million mortgage to Menin Development affiliate Rosebud George West One. “Tenant demand and development continue to rise in Delray Beach and the revitalization and redevelopment of the Delray Beach Art District has helped transform the area into a major tourist attraction,” Bregman said in a statement. Tenants of the buildings include Kilwin’s Chocolates, Huber Health Mart Drugs, Real Eyes Optics, Green Owl restaurant and a consignment store called Second Time Around. Robert A. and Joseph George are listed as officers on the seller’s corporate records. The George family also owns two properties nearby on Southeast Fourth Avenue.

Middle and high school students pitch local investors for business startup funds BOCA RATON, FL– Students in grades 6 through 12 from the Boca Chamber’s Golden Bell Education Foundation’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) took the stage at FAU Tech Runway, on April 8, 2015 to present their business plans to an audience that includes a panel of local industry leaders and investors. Each student had six minutes to pitch their business plan. Based on the appeal and merit of the student’s presentations, representatives from companies including Croskey Lanni, PC, Comerica Bank, FAU Adams Center for Entrepreneurship, Florida Blue, Grandview Preparatory School, NCCI, Plastridge Insurance, Sam’s Club and TouchSuite determined the amount of funds to award to each business. These investors also selected one business, that will advance to the YEA! Saunders Scholars Regional College Scholarship competition, where they will compete for college scholarships, and an all-expenses paid trip courtesy of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to America’s Small Business Summit in Washington, D.C. The local winner for Boca Raton is GameReef, created by thirteen-year-old Jordan Zietz. Jordan was also selected as the student business awarded a $500 shopping spree at their local Sam’s Club. The Boca Chamber’s Golden Bell Education Foundation’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is proud to have Jordan representing Boca Raton at the Regional competition here in Boca Raton, on the FAU campus, on May 28th and 29th. The twenty one students in the Boca Chamber’s Golden Bell Education Foundation’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) are among 8,000 students in 38 states nationwide enrolled in the 30-week entrepreneurial education class that teaches kids how to generate business ideas, conduct market research, write business plans, pitch to a panel of investors, and launch their own, legally-registered companies. The YEA! Investor Panel Event was free and open to the public. The emcee for the event was Kim Gramm, Co-founder and Associate Vice President of Tech Runway and Director of the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship at Florida Atlantic University. The Investor Panel was comprised of prominent members of the local business community, including: • Randy Nobles, Chief Client Strategist,

Wealth Management Director Crosky Lanni PC • Angela Mastrofrancesco, Senior Vice President Florida Market President, Regional Manager, Comerica Bank • Bob Nelson, Founding Director of Mentoring, FAU Tech • Frederic Ariola, Senior Manager of Market Development, Florida Blue • Jacqueline Westerfield, Head of School, Grandview Preparatory School • Cheryl Budd, Chief Communications Officer, NCCI • Connor Lynch, Chief Operations Officer, Plastridge Insurance Agency • Farshad Taffazoli, Chief Products Officer, TouchSuite • As part of the Sam’s Club commitment to supporting small businesses and the next generation of future business leaders, Raven Walker, Sam’s Club Member Services Manager from Lantana, Florida, was a judge on the panel and chose the winner of a $500 Sam’s Club shopping spree, inclusive of membership! About YEA! The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a 501(C )3 offering groundbreaking year-long classes that teach middle and high school students how to start and run their own businesses. Throughout the class, students develop business ideas, write business plans, conduct market research, pitch their plans to a panel of investors, and launch and run their own real, fully formed companies. The projectbased program includes guest speakers from the local business community and behind-thescenes trips to local companies and empowers students to take charge of their futures. YEA! was founded in 2004 at the University of Rochester with support from the Kauffman Foundation. The Young Entrepreneurs Academy today serves thousands of students nationwide. In 2011, the United States Chamber of Commerce Foundation became a national sponsor and partner of the Academy to help celebrate the spirit of enterprise among today’s youth and tomorrow’s future leaders, choosing the Boca Chamber as its first Florida site. For more information on the program nationally, call (585) 272-3535 or visit yeausa.org. If you have a child you would like to recommend for the program in, or around Boca Raton, FL please contact sderos@bocachamber.com, or go to www. bocachamber.com, to complete the online application.

lamingo Clay Studio, non-profit parent organization of Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery, has been awarded a grant of $18,000 by Impact 100, a group of philanthropic women supporting worthy programs throughout parts of Palm Beach County. Impact 100 has awarded over $1,000,000 in the last four years. Impact 100 Palm Beach County is a women’s charitable organization funding local nonprofit initiatives. It is comprised of a growing number of women (320 members last year) who donate $1,000 annually, pool their funds and vote to award multiple $100,000 grants to local nonprofits in southern Palm Beach County. We are a progressive leader in women’s philanthropy, committed to strengthening our community through the collective resources of our members by awarding high-impact grants in five focus areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Family, and Health & Wellness. The joy of giving exists within us all and when we do it together, the whole world moves. This year Impact 100 awarded four $100,000 grants and two $18,000 grants. Flamingo Clay Studio is the grateful recipient of one of the $18,000 awards Flamingo Clay Studio had partnered with the arts department of Lake Worth High School to present a program designed to teach their students how to create, install and permit ceramic mosaic walls throughout Lake Worth neighborhoods and communities. Although Flamingo Clay Studio did not win the $100,000 award, they are extremely grateful for the funding they did receive. This funding will allow them to continue to develop their new studio located at 216 South F Street in Lake Worth. This studio is designed to provide space for use by 3-D artists with facilities to create works in clay, fused glass and small metals. The studio has already received a $51,000 grant as scholarship funding for 10 low income senior citizen artists. This was

awarded by the Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin Counties. They also administer the funds for Impact 100. These artists have been working, on a regular basis, in the studio, and are getting ready for their mid-year exhibition, “The Elder Craftsmen,” at the gallery on May 22. Flamingo Clay Studio will continue its partnership with the arts department of Lake Worth High School. Next month, the art teachers, Brent Bludworth and Jennifer Gironda, will be presenting an end of the year exhibit of their works, May 8-May 20, at the Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery. FCS will continue to work with LWHS to raise funds for the project both groups consider essential to creating career and work opportunities for their young people through the arts. For additional information contact Joyce Brown, Joyce@Flamingoclaystudio.org. Clay•Glass•Metal•Stone Cooperative Gallery is sponsored by the Flamingo Clay Studio, a non-profit arts organization whose mission is to provide affordable studio and gallery space for three-dimensional artists. The gallery is located at 15 South J Street in downtown Lake Worth. Hours are Sunday thru Tuesday, 10AM-5PM. Wednesday thru Saturday, 10AM-10PM. Gallery openings are the first and third Friday of each month from 6-9 PM with many special events in-between. The Studio is located at 216 South F Street with studio opportunities and workspace for 3-D Artists. For information call Joyce Brown-215-205-9441 or JCLay6@aol.com. Gallery phone: 561-588-8344.

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Current Builders, Pompano Beach, FL; and Interior Designer: VPA Interior Design, Boca Raton, FL. Property management for University Park: Park Partners Residential, Deerfield Beach, FL. Construction financing managed by HFF, Miami, FL.

About Rosemurgy Properties Founded in 1977 and located in Boca Raton and Deerfield Beach, Florida, Rosemurgy Properties is a privately owned commercial real estate development, investment and management firm. Portfolio assets include multi-family, self-storage, retail, office and land properties, with the focus of a long term diversified investment strategy. The company, which includes construction and property management divisions, continues to expand and is committed to providing outstanding service and quality for its investors, customers and residents. For more information about Rosemurgy Properties, please visit www.rosemurgyproperties.com or call 954.571.3404.

About Giles Capital Group Giles Capital Group is a real estate investment and advisory services company focused on the multi-family industry. As President and founder, Richard P. Giles

has 26 years of experience in the apartment industry including guiding the operations of more than 25,000 apartments throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States. During his career, Mr. Giles has also been responsible for fee managed, joint venture, REIT-owned properties, and condominium conversion/ associations. He formed Chameli of Miami LLC for the purpose of acquiring student housing development sites and assets, and is a past investor/owner of the Campus Circle purpose-built student housing development in Tallahassee, FL. Prior to founding Giles Capital Group, Mr. Giles was Chief Operating Officer with The Bainbridge Companies and Group Vice President with Archstone-Smith. Mr. Giles is a licensed real estate broker and has served on the board of directors of the Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Apartment Associations. For more information about Giles Capital Group, please call 561.602.3895.

About Lewis Rental Properties Boca Raton based Lewis Rental Properties was founded in 1970. The company has developed Boca Design Center, Boca Industrial Center and other light industrial warehouse properties along with self-storage properties. For more information about Lewis Rental Properties, please visit www.lewisrentalproperties.com or call 561.394.9500.

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Grieco Mazda Grand Opening

Michael Grieco Sr., second from left, who launched Metro Motor Group and Grieco Automotive Group, is shown with his sons who operate dealerships in New England and Florida; from left, Robert, Domenic and Michael Grieco Jr. - Photo by Dale King

By Dale King The Pineapple Contributing Writer The Grieco family, owner and operator of more than a dozen auto dealerships in New England and Florida – including two in Delray Beach – held a grand opening ceremony March 28 for its newest location in North Palm Beach. The just-launched dealership, Grieco Mazda of North Palm Beach, is located in a 50,000-square-foot, renovated building at 2677 Northlake Boulevard. “This is truly a state-of-the-art operation,” said Michael Grieco Jr., CEO of Metro Motor Group and Grieco Automotive Group. The Griecos own Delray Mazda and Delray Kia, both located on South Federal Highway in Delray Beach. In all, they have seven locations in Rhode Island, three in Massachusetts and now six in Florida organized under the name, Grieco Automotive Group. Among those attending the grand opening were many family members, friends, executives and employees of Mazda. In 1978, Michael Grieco Sr. opened his first dealership, then acquired Metro Honda in Johnston, R.I., in 1995. As the years passed, and with the acquisition of more franchises, Metro Motor Group was formed to handle the company’s growing automotive business in the northeast. In the years following acquisition of the Honda franchise, Grieco Sr. began

transferring the leadership role of the dayto-day operations to his son, Michael Grieco Jr. Working his way up from a salesman, he is now one of the youngest automotive CEO’s in the country. Michael’s brothers, Domenic and Robert, are involved in running the Rhode Island and Massachusetts dealerships. Domenic is the executive manager for the Ford and Kia stores in the Bay State and Robert is the preowned vehicle director of the Rhode Island dealerships. They also serve as members of the Board of Directors and are involved in the future developments of Metro Motor Group. Since founding Metro Motor Group, Michael Grieco Sr.’s primary focus has been on running his commercial real estate and development enterprise. He also oversees Metro Collision Center, Rhode Island’s only “green,” eco-friendly collision facility. The family’s philanthropic efforts are headed by wife and mother, Cathy Grieco. She is the president of the Rhode Island chapter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s charitable organization and has helped raise more than $1 million towards research. Her contributions also extend to organizations like the Special Olympics, Humane Society, Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island, Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence and charities in other parts of southern New England. In Florida, Michael Grieco Jr. supports several charities, including Tri County Animal Rescue in Boca Raton.

REALTORS® Commercial Alliance Awarded Placemaking Grant to Improve Delray Beach Community WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The Realtors® Commercial Alliance of the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast (RCA), the Commercial Business Development Division of the Realtors® Association of the Palm Beaches (RAPB), has received a placemaking micro-grant from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The $2,200 grant will help make the Delray Beach community a better place to live, work, and play by transforming unused public spaces into vibrant community places. NAR’s Placemaking Initiative is intended to help REALTOR® Associations partner with their members to plan, organize, implement, and maintain placemaking activities in their communities. RCA will use the funds to build a walk-through pergola with seating within the Gladiolus Education Garden at 51 NW 9th Ave in Delray Beach in partnership with the Gladiolus Education Garden Committee. “The Gladiolus Education Garden Committee is very grateful to the REALTORS® Commercial Alliance for recognizing the importance of places and placemaking. We are honored to be a recipient of their placemaking microgrant. The walk-through pergola with seating that the grant will fund should make the Gladiolus Education Garden a very distinctive and inviting place,” said Pablo del Real, Gladiolus Education Garden Committee Member. “REALTORS® live, work, and volunteer in their communities and take immense pride in working to improve them,” said Christina Morrison, RCA Board Member. “Placemaking can help foster healthier, more social, and economically viable communities. It creates places where people feel a strong stake in their neighborhoods and are committed to making things better. This grant will allow us to address areas in our community that are in need of improvement

or redevelopment and create a place where friends and neighbors can come together.” Placemaking grants are awarded to local and state REALTOR® associations to help them and their members initiate placemaking projects in the community. REALTOR® associations and their REALTOR® members are actively engaged in the community and know the neighborhoods and the properties that would benefit most from these improvement efforts. For more information about the RCA and their upcoming community events, visit www.rcapb.com. Gladiolus Education Garden (www. facebook.com/delrayeducationgarden) • The National Association of REALTORS® Placemaking Grants (www. realtoractioncenter.org/placemaking)

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Delray Motors to Host Ladies Night Just in time for Mother’s Day, Delray Motors, Delray Beach’s Hometown Auto Dealer, will be hosting a Ladies Night celebration that will feature appetizers and wine as well as drawing for a “Date Night Package” valued at more than $500. Set for Wednesday, May 6 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Delray Motor’s Lincoln Showroom, Ladies Night will also showcase the dealership’s line-up of vehicles from several manufacturers, including Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Subaru and Lincoln. In addition, local businesses and non-profit organizations will have displays onsite, providing visitors with valuable information. Visitors will also be able to find out more about the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority’s Annual Orchid Giveaway in honor of Mother’s Day in which shoppers who turn in $200 worth of receipts from specified downtown Delray Beach merchants will receive an orchid. “Our Ladies Night celebration is one more way all of us at Delray Motors can show our thanks to our customers and friends for their support and also honor all of the woman who do so much for their families and the

community,” said R. Tim Young, president of Delray Motors. “This is a chance for n to relax in the middle of the week and just have some fun.” Appetizers and wine for the event will be provided by Delray Beach’s Caffe Luna Rosa. Caffe Luna Rosa and Delray Motors are teaming up to provide the Date Night Package prize, which includes two-day use of one of the vehicles on display on Ladies Night as well as a $75 gift card to the restaurant. “We’re very grateful to Caffe Luna Rosa and to the other businesses in Delray Beach that are joining us for Ladies Night,” said Whitney Chaffin, event coordinator and spokesperson for Delray Motors. For more information and to RSVP, please call 561-454-1890. Delray Motors is a family owned and operated dealership that has been serving the Delray Beach area for more than 56 years. Delray Motors represents several brands including Lincoln, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram and Subaru. It is committed to serving and supporting Delray Beach and to be “Delray Beach‘s Hometown Auto Dealer.”

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The Focus on Women’s Expo provided women entrepreneurs and small business owners with a place and a platform to not only promote their businesses, but also to meet and support other like-minded women and small business owners. According to Jessica Rosato, Residential Luxury Specialist, “Participating in events like these is key to small business development, and is one of the most effective ways for small business owners to share their businesses while promoting their products and services in a face-toface manner. This environment gives business owners the ultimate leverage in effectively networking and connecting. It’s

the best beginning to building business relationships.” The Focus on Women program is an avenue to connect women while sharing innovative ideas and creative brainstorming. Taking the time to get to know ones peers and colleagues on a deeper level often leads to meaningful friendships and to collaboration that one didn’t even know was possible at the onset. “The Delray Chamber does a lot for small businesses,” further states Ms. Rosato. “When you come to something like this, you hope to walk away with an idea that you want to use. Even if it’s just one—to me, that’s worth a lot.”

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people The City Of Boca Raton names Downtown Marketing Coordinator

The City of Boca Raton has selected Ileana Olmsted, Downtown Marketing Coordinator for the 344-acre, pedestrian-friendly district of shops, businesses, restaurants and residences. “We are very pleased to welcome Ileana to Downtown Boca Raton,” said Downtown Manager, Ruby Childers. “She brings with her more than a decade of marketing experience in everything from the execution of largescale events to the development of strategic campaigns.” Olmsted graduated from Rutgers University with a BA degree in Communications. Prior to working with Downtown Boca, Olmsted was a marketing and communications consultant with the National Geographic Society in Miami after working at their headquarters in Washington, DC for many years. She’s also held various marketing roles with such companies as Alert Global Media, and Times Mirror Magazines.

Ileana Olmsted

Olmsted’s focus with Downtown Boca will be on marketing and outreach efforts in support of downtown businesses, while promoting the area’s attractions, events and historic appeal to locals and visitors. Downtown Boca is the city’s main destination for shopping, dining and entertainment. The area is home to festivals such as the Festival of the Arts Boca and Brazilian Beat, as well as more than a dozen cultural attractions and art galleries including the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum, the Boca Raton Museum of Art and the City’s Mizner Park Amphitheater. Plaza Real, the publicly owned area in Mizner Park, was named one of the Top 10 Great Public Spaces in the U.S. by The American Planning Association. For more information visit www. downtownboca.org.

Delray Beach senior living community names new Executive Director/Marketing Director

Abbey Delray South, a senior living community, announces Jim Burns as its new executive director. Burns is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations at the senior living community, which features nearly 300 independent living apartment homes and a variety of amenities, in addition to offering on-site health services to its more than 300 residents. Burns brings 15 years of leadership experience in the field of senior living. He most recently served as administrator of the Health Center at Abbey Delray, a sister community in Delray Beach also owned and operated by Lifespace Communities. Prior to that, he worked for the nonprofit organization in management roles for dining services at The Waterford, Jim Burns

located in Juno Beach. “Since joining Lifespace Communities, I’ve had the opportunity to experience a variety of roles in serving older adults and what it takes to provide an enjoyable lifestyle for them,” said Burns. “With beautiful renovations recently completed at Abbey Delray South and the growing number of Baby Boomers, this is an exciting time for senior living. And I’m looking forward to leading a team of passionate individuals and a community with a lot of fun and outgoing residents.” B u r n s earned his bachelor of science degree in political science from Francis Marion University in Florence, South Carolina, and he received a master’s degree in healthcare Susan Connell administration from Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida. Abbey Delray South is also pleased to promote Susan Connell to marketing director at the senior living community. In her new position, she’ll be responsible for helping educate active seniors in Delray Beach and the surrounding area about the benefits of choosing a Life Care community. Connell has more than 30 years in the retail marketing and ran her own business working as an independent sales representative before joining the Abbey Delray South team. During her time as a representative, she met with many multigenerational families who owned their own businesses. From there, she found her love for working with older adults, and pursued those passions when she joined the Abbey Delray South team as a sales associate in March 2010.

she currently holds the position of secretary. She is also the current vice president for the Young Lawyers Section of the South Palm Beach County Bar Association. “We are proud to have Ms. Sinatra join our firm,” said Gladstone. “With her experience in marital and family law and her involvement in the South Florida legal community, she is an excellent addition to our team.” “I’m very honored to be a part of Gladstone & Weissman, P.A. and am looking forward to serving the firm’s clients with expertise, integrity and compassion,” said Sinatra. Sinatra holds a J.D. from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center; and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Central Florida. She resides in Palm Beach County with her husband and two sons. For more information, visit www.gwpa. com or call toll-free at 866-974-8960.

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James Swift of Boca Raton Named as RIT Distinguished Alumnus

Marital and family law firm Gladstone & Weissman, P.A. Principals Peter L. Gladstone, Esq. and Jeffrey A. Weissman, Esq. are pleased to announce that Taryn G. Sinatra, Esq. has joined the firm as a partner, effective April 20, 2015. Taryn Sinatra In the last five years, Sinatra practiced marital and family law as a sole practitioner at the Law Offices of Taryn G. Sinatra, P.A. in Delray Beach. Prior to opening her own practice, she was an associate attorney with a small firm in Boca Raton, focusing her practice on marital and family law. From 2005–’09, she served as an assistant state attorney in Broward County, prosecuting various crimes from misdemeanors to first degree felonies. Recently, Sinatra has been featured in Attorney At Law Magazine® as one of 14 attorneys to watch in 2014, and was featured in the March 2014 edition of Atlantic Ave Magazine. She was selected to the Super Lawyers 2014 Florida Rising Stars list, and was recently hand-picked by her colleagues and the judiciary to sit as a barrister in the inaugural class of the Susan Greenberg Family Law American Inns of Court of the Palm Beaches. She is admitted to The Florida Bar, and is a member of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, South Palm Beach County Bar Association, South Palm Beach County Chapter of Florida Association for Women Lawyers, and the Young Lawyers Section of the South Palm Beach County Bar Association. As an active member of the legal community, Sinatra has previously held positions on the Board of Directors of the South Palm Beach County Chapter of Florida Association for Women Lawyers, for which

Crossman & Company expands Boca Raton office

Crossman & Company welcomes Marianne Canero to the Boca Raton team. Prior to joining Crossman & Company, Marianne was a Senior Financial Analyst for Aztec Group, Inc., a full service real estate investment banking firm. One of her responsibilities included underwriting $500+ million of hotel, office, retail, health care, multi-family, mixed-use and land transactions. Marianne is currently pursuing her Master of Business Administration at the University of Miami. She speaks fluent English, Spanish and French, and is conversationally proficient in Portuguese. Canero is a LEED Accredited Professional (USGBC) and a Real Estate Associate (Florida Real Estate Commission). John Crossman, CCIM, CRX notes, “We are thrilled to have Marianne Canero join the Crossman & Company team. She has a strong academic background and local market knowledge, making her a valuable asset to our company.” For more information, visit the company’s website: www.crossmanco.com.

James Swift of Boca Raton, Fla., is the recipient of a 2015 Rochester Institute of Technology Distinguished Alumni Award. Swift, who graduated in 1988 from RIT with a degree in mechanical engineering, is CEO of Cortera. Cortera provides informationcentric solutions that power business-tobusiness interactions, delivering behavioral intelligence on millions of businesses, working with thousands of companies throughout the supply chain to streamline processes and inform decisions. Each year, RIT’s leaders select one graduate from each college who represents the best of RIT. This year, RIT honors 10 distinguished alumni who stand out among the more than 110,000 accomplished graduates. The awards will be presented on April 17. For more information, go to rit.edu/alumni/recognition.

Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation looks towards future with 2015 Board of Directors

Executive Women of the Palm Beaches (EWPB), the County’s top women-led organization dedicated to empowering women to succeed and to lead, is pleased to announce the talented leadership elected to the 2015 Board of Directors for their charitable arm, the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation (EWPBF). At the helm is Regina Bedoya as Chair, Tish Carlo serving as Vice Chair, Rosanne Duane as Secretary, and Michele Gurto as Treasurer. “Talented leadership has always been vital to our organization’s success,” said Executive Women of the Palm Beaches’ President, Charlotte Pelton. “These four women are deeply committed to upholding the organization’s core values: leadership, integrity, empowerment, and collaboration. We are excited to have them serving on our Foundation’s Board of Directors.” Having worked in financial services since 1975, Bedoya, who is President and CEO of RB Financial Advisors, dedicates herself to

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helping her clients achieve financial security. She believes in giving back to her community and does so through her role with EWPBF as well as other nonprofit organizations. “I’m deeply honored to serve in this role because I believe whole-heartedly in empowering all women to succeed. I’m thrilled to have the chance to collaborate with a dynamic group of business and community leaders,” Bedoya shared. Bedoya is the founder of Womenade of the Palm Beaches, a grassroots organization committed to helping disadvantaged women and children with “small donations that make a big difference.” She is a highly experienced leader, having served as the 2010-2011 Past President of EWPB and within the organization in many different capacities including that of the 2010 Chair of Women in Leadership Awards (WILA). Bedoya is also a member of the Investment Advisory Committee of the Diocese of Palm Beach.

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EWPBF’s Vice-Chair, Tish Carlo, holds the position of Director of Gift Planning for Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation and has been a member of EWPB since 2003. During this time, Carlo has served on the EWPB Board of Directors and as Secretary of EWPBF. She has also chaired and co-chaired a number of the organization’s events and committees. EWPBF’s purpose is to raise funds and devote those resources to educational and charitable activities that make a positive difference in the Palm Beach County community. It exists to promote awareness of women’s issues by providing financial aid and scholarships to women from Palm Beach County, and maintains the vision to enhance and influence the educational advancement of women. Since its inception, Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation has awarded more than $408,000 for grants, scholarships and community projects. In addition to college scholarships awarded annually to outstanding women pursuing their advanced education, EWPBF has provided financial support to the Palm Beach Community College Early Learning Center, the Domestic Abuse program, the Girls State program of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Girls II Women mentoring program. Last year thanks to the support of our sponsors, partners and donors, the Foundation was responsible for 24 scholarships totaling approximately $40,000. For more information, please visit www. ewpb.org or call (561) 868-7070.

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real estate briefs Susie Fernandes joins the Posh Properties team as new agent

Susie Fernandes

Posh Properties is proud to announce the addition of another outstanding Realtor to their roster of Agents. Susie Fernandes has spent the past ten years building her reputation through hard work and unwavering dedication to her customers. Dynamic, dependable, genuine and trustworthy are some of the characteristics that have been used by customers, colleagues and friends to describe Susie Fernandes’ work ethic and follow through. Before joining Posh Properties, Susie was on the finance side of Real Estate. From there she was able to use that experience to migrated over to becoming the exceptional Realtor she is today. Susie strives to accentuate each property and its unique character while providing an extensive personalized marketing plan to ensure that each property receives the maximum exposure. Susie is committed to providing her customers with an exceptional real estate experience. Please stop by our offices and discuss your real estate goals with Susie.

Cushman & Wakefield brokers sale of Congress Industrial Square

DELRAY BEACH, FL - Cushman & Wakefield announced today that is has brokered the sale of Congress Industrial Square, a ±25,000-square-foot showroom/warehouse in

Delray Beach, Florida. Senior Director Christopher Thomson, Associate Director Matthew McAllister, Executive Director Chris Metzger, and Executive Director Rick Etner represented Congress Industrial Square, LLC in the sale of the multi-tenant industrial space to Delray Business Center, LLC. The transaction was valued at $2,725,000. Congress Industrial Square was built in 2000 and is located at 125 North Congress Avenue. It features 24’ clear ceiling heights, one dock-high door, 18 grade-level doors and 90 parking spaces. The facility is 100-percent leased and offers immediate access to Interstate 95 and Atlantic Avenue. The property is located in the Palm Beach industrial market which has been buoyed recently by increased seaport activity. As users clamor to capitalize on this economic upswing, the demand for assets like Congress Industrial Square has increased. “Activity at the ports increased, providing new opportunities for the region’s many logistics and trade related firms,” reads Cushman & Wakefield’s Q4 2014 Palm Beach Industrial MarketBeat Report. “Proximity to mass distribution markets, ports, and freeways add to the heightened demand … however, land is in short supply and very expensive, so there is a very high barrier of entry for new development projects.” The dearth of available product has not deterred investors. They have simply discovered other avenues into the market. “Pricing has pushed some investors out of the local distribution market,” explained Thomson. “They’re still looking to place money, though, and flex product is currently a very viable and desirable option.”

New addition to Lang Realty Delray Beach office

Peggy Doepper had joined the Delray Beach office of Lang Realty. Doepper began her career as a sales associate in Fairfield County, Connecticut, and was progressively promoted through branch and regional leadership positions. She ultimately was appointed President and COO of Coldwell Banker Connecticut/Westchester County, New York/NRT in 1998. Prior to joining Lang Realty, Doepper was named the top-producing agent by a local competitor for 2013 and 2014. Doepper works with her husband, Rick,

who has been a real estate professional for more than 10 years, following a 30-year career in sales and sales management with IBM. “Lang Realty offered an opportunity to build our business through their combination of superior marketing/branding opportunities and strong market share in the greater Delray Beach marketplace,” says Doepper.

Delray Beach mortgage bankers arranges $6,825,000 in financing

Bob Dockerty of Dockerty Romer & Co. has arranged permanent mortgage financing in the amount of $6,825,000 for the acquisition of The Shoppes of Hillsboro, a 61,165 SF retail center located along Hillsboro Blvd., between Military Trail and Powerline Rd. in Deerfield Beach, FL. Shoppes of Hillsboro has a diverse tenant mix including Optimum Bank, Gentle Dental and Bank United. Dockerty arranged the financing on behalf of their client, BREF Hillsboro, LLC. A New York based CMBS lender provided a 10 year, fixed rate mortgage at an interest rate below 4% with 5 years interest only. Dockerty commented that,” This 99% occupied center is a great location between Hillsboro Blvd. and Military Trail. We were able to achieve the borrowers requested leverage and close this transaction quickly. It was a great debt execution for the borrower.” In addition, Craig Romer of Dockerty Romer & Co. has arranged permanent mortgage financing in the amount of $21,300,000 for a strategically located office building known as 1200 Corporate Place in Boca Raton, Florida. The 134,567 SF, four-story office building, which is 94% leased, is located along Federal Highway at Glades Rd. The property is meticulously maintained and features a dramatic four-story atrium, marble floors and an exterior fountain. Romer arranged the financing on behalf of their client, Keystone Property Group through IH Capital. IH Capital provided a 10 year, fixed rate mortgage at a competitive interest rate. Romer commented that, “Keystone is an extremely experienced borrower with a highly professional team.” He went on to say that “Both the borrower and the lender worked very

well together in an effort to reach a successful outcome.” In more news, Michael McCleary of Dockerty Romer & Co. has arranged permanent mortgage financing in the amount of $3,500,000 for a 62 room Holiday Inn Express on Hypoluxo Road in Lantana, FL. McCleary arranged the financing on behalf of their client, Wahe Guru Group, LLC out of Boynton Beach. A South Florida based bank provided a 10 year loan at 4.25%. McCleary commented, “ The unique challenge was that this is a newly constructed Holiday Inn Express with no historical operating numbers to underwrite. However, both the borrower and lender worked very well together in an effort to reach a successful outcome.”

Delray Marketplace announces new parking expansion

Delray Marketplace, Delray Beach’s popular 254,686 sq. ft. dining, entertainment and shopping destination, is pleased to announce the opening of a new parking lot located west of Frank Theatres IMAX CineBowl & Grille. The new lot will be utilized for valet parking, which will eliminate the previously restricted “Valet Only” parking spaces and open up additional customer parking closer to restaurants and retailers. Delray Marketplace has grown to become West Delray’s go-to family destination, bringing a high-end, eclectic mix of more than 40 regional and national retailers to the area offering a convenient, all-inclusive destination featuring something for everyone. A regular entertainment lineup is also available complimentary for the local community, from live concerts to special holiday productions. “We are thrilled that the community continues to embrace the center as their destination of choice for all things dining, entertainment and shopping,” said Sarah Davis, general manager of Delray Marketplace. “The center is thriving, and we are constantly committed to ensuring our patrons have an enjoyable experience during their visit.”

SMALL BIZ MONTH Official Schedule May - June 2015

Date & Time Meeting-Event Location April 21, 2015 6:00 p.m.

City Commission Meeting Local Business Preference Policy

City Hall

May 5, 2015 6:00 p.m.

City Commission Meeting Proclamation of May 2015 as We Small Biz Month

City Hall

May 6, 2015 11:45 a.m. Chamber University: Lunch & Learn, EMV Technology Update May 6, 2015

6:00 p.m.

Chamber

City-CRA Grants & Procurement Workshop TBD

May 7, 2015 6:00 p.m. “Sets in the West” Music Concert Series

Libby Wesley Plaza

May 11, 2015 3:00 p.m.

CRA Business Grants Workshop

Chamber

May 12, 2015 8:00 a.m.

Focus on Women Breakfast with Sheila G., Founder of Brownie Brittle

Seagate CC

May 13, 2015 10:00 a.m.

Business Walk

Osceola Park

May 14, 2015 6:00 p.m.

“Sets in the West” Music Concert Series Libby Wesley Plaza

Libby Wesley Plaza

May 18, 2015 6:00 p.m. MicroEnterprise Loan Program Training Session

City Hall

May 20, 2015 10:00 a.m.

West Atlantic Area

Business Walk

May 20, 2015 6:00 p.m. MicroEnterprise Loan Program Training Session

City Hall

May 21, 2015 6:00 p.m. MicroEnterprise Loan Program Training Session

City Hall

May 21, 2015 6:00 p.m. “Sets in the West” Music Concert Series

Libby Wesley Plaza

May 27, 2015

6:00 p.m.

YPAD Small Business Event

TBD

May 28, 2015 6:00 p.m. “Sets in the West” Music Concert Series May 2015

Libby Wesley Plaza

DDA Annual Orchid Giveaway and May Shopping Promotion

June 3, 2015 8:30-11:30 a.m. Small Biz MiniCon featuring the SBDC The goal of the We Small Biz Month initiative is three-fold:

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1) To emphasize the importance of small businesses in the local economy. Small business is big business in Delray Beach! 2) To raise awareness of the business resources available within Delray Beach, and to help our small businesses connect directly with the organizations that can help them. 3) To further strengthen the Delray Beach small business community by encouraging its members to connect with each other. In addition to the schedule of events, the initiative will include a marketing campaign that can be utilized year-round, and the launch of Delray Beach’s new business expansion and retention program, G.E.A.R. (Grow Expand and Retain).

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Delray Beach Realtor with global connections teaches courses to other Realtors® How to handle international transactions

Carls Patio opens its new concept store in Delray Marketplace New location creating exceptional outdoor experiences

arls Patio, the states largest Florida based outdoor patio group, is opening its newest location at 14851 Lyons Road, Delray Beach, at the Delray Marketplace, a quarter mile west of the Atlantic Avenue exit off the Florida Turnpike. The new store is the latest creation in Carls Patio’s evolving retail design for blending outdoor living with indoor décor. The new concept will feature over ten thousand square feet of the most innovative outdoor furniture designs in the world – a representation of Carls Patio’s distinctive designs for outdoor living and entertaining. “We’re very excited about this new concept”, said Paul Otowchits, President of Carls Patio. “The Florida home owner is always looking for new ways to create the ultimate outdoor environment for fun and entertaining. We have been serving south Florida for many years and have a true understanding of the customers’ needs and wants, and this is the result.” The expansive selection of outdoor furniture is coupled with a vast array of beautiful throw pillows, umbrellas, outdoor silks and other accessories, all to enhance a home or condominium experience. Of particular note are the collections sourced from European designers available only at Carls Patio. The merchandise concept of the store is to enable the homeowner to express warmth and feeling in their outdoor environment while enjoying Carls Patio quality and outstanding service support. Company president, Paul Otowchits, in commenting on the new store said, “In all of my 20 years in this industry in Florida, this is the most exciting concept we have created. We collaborated with a nationally known design firm to help create an environment which is both a warm place to shop and a cool place to see at the same time. There is nothing like it.” With its outdoor design specialists to help consumers at no extra charge, and white glove home delivery, Carls Patio can service all your outdoor needs. They also offer a trade-in program that can take away the homeowners furniture being replaced. Carls Patio also offers restoration of outdoor furniture, in its own finishing shop, to save favorites or heirloom pieces which the homeowner may not wish to replace. Carls Patio has been the premier source for designer outdoor furniture and fashion since 1993. Over that time, Carls Patio has earned the admiration and respect of both their valued clients, and the industry, as the 10-store group has been named one of the top casual furniture retailers nationally by Casual Furniture Magazine for 15 years running. With this kind of history, it is hardly unusual to find a high end home in Florida with Carls Patio designs gracing their outdoor environment. This growing company has stores up and down both the East and West coasts of Florida, with locations in Palm Beach Gardens, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, North Miami Beach, South Miami, Downtown Naples, North Naples, Fort Myers and Sarasota. Carls Patio also owns an outlet store in Fort Myers, in addition to the web site, patiofurniture.com. For more information about Carls Patio call President Paul Otowchits [561-948-1690].

DELRAY BEACH, FL – International real estate transactions are significantly different and more complex than domestic deals. From currency issues and financing to visa and tax laws, working with a Realtor® who knows how to handle these differences can make or break the purchase or sale. Christel Silver, owner of Silver International Realty in Delray Beach, is one of the few realtors in Florida approved to teach courses to those seeking to obtain the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation. She taught three courses at the REALTORS® Association of the Palm Beaches in Boca Raton in April offering practical information and insight on the international real estate business environment, transactions tools, and working with clients in Europe. “International real estate opportunities are everywhere. New people move to the U.S. from other countries every day and foreign-born individuals residing in the U.S. move to new markets,” states Ms. Silver. According to a new survey from the Richard J. Rosenthal Center for Real Estate Studies at REALTOR® University and the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), 22.5 percent of international clients came from Europe and international investors brought significant capital into North America, nearly $13 billion in the latter half of 2014. NAR reported that 55% of reported international transactions are concentrated in Florida, California, Texas, and Arizona and Florida leads the Nation with international sales for the fourth consecutive year. “Global home buying activity is happening all around us,” said Ms. Silver, who has been teaching CIPS courses for four years. “The ability to close a transaction with an international buyer may depend upon the Realtor’s® ability to get along with a person culturally. There are cultural nuances that Realtors® need to be aware of in working with individuals of a different culture. The CIPS curriculum reviews many cultural customs.” How real estate is transacted in other countries is not the same as in the United States. Realtors need to have a level of understanding about real estate in the country of their buyer so they can teach them about how it is different here. In many parts of the world there is no such thing as a Multiple Listing Service and Real Estate Agents are not licensed in many other countries. There are also complexities and differences in dealing with international transactions. Christel Silver is a full time Broker/Owner of Silver International Realty servicing the East Coast of South Florida. In 1985 she was licensed in Maryland and Washington DC as a Realtor and later as a Certified Residential Appraiser and Associate Broker and has been in Florida since 2001. The National Association of Realtor’s (NAR) President appointed her (2010-2014) as the President’s Liaison

Christel Silver, owner of Silver International Realty in Delray Beach

to Germany, were she grew up and worked at the Justice Department for 17 years prior to coming to this country. The Germany Real Estate Organization (IVD) has an agreement with the NAR and she is an International member of this organization. Christel is a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), and a certified speaker teaching CIPS classes. Having been President for the Florida Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Chapter, she is now serving as a Regional Vice President helping Chapters to grow, currently for Virginia, Central Virginia and Maryland. For more information visit www.silverhouses.com. The Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Designation is the only international designation recognized by the National Association of REALTORS®. Only Realtors® who have completed the course work and demonstrated experience in international business can call themselves a CIPS designee. The CIPS Designation offers hands-on experience with international real estate transactions and course work so Realtors® can learn about currency and exchange rate issues, cross-cultural relationships, regional market conditions, investment performance and more. The CIPS Designation is the only designation of its kind in the real estate community. It is synonymous with advanced expertise, a global perspective and distinct understanding of a global buyer, and comes with powerful brand recognition with designees in nearly 40 countries.

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Crane’s BeachHouse

Hotels.com praises Crane’s Beach House for outstanding service and guest experiences

Just ahead of the busy summer vacation season, Crane’s Beach House Boutique Hotel & Luxury Villas is receiving a certificate of recognition for gathering exceptional guest ratings and reviews from Hotels.com customers. “You’re an award winner,” declared Johan Svanstrom, president of Hotels.com, in a recent message to Cathy Balestriere, the general manager at Crane’s Beach House. “Hotels.com customers who have stayed with you have highlighted your property as one that consistently delivers outstanding service and offers a memorable guest experience. We’re delighted to recognize your dedication and high standards.” “In addition to this critical recognition from Hotels.com, Crane’s Beach House Boutique Hotel & Luxury Villas has earned awards for outstanding customer service from Expedia, TripAdvisor and the Florida Superior Small Lodging Association,” says Balestriere. “And credit for each achievement goes to the talented team that dedicate themselves to providing an enjoyable and truly memorable vacation experience for every guest. It is their hard work that goes into creating and operating a first class hotel, and it gives me great honor to share this recognition with them.” Currently, Crane’s Beach House is offering The Ultimate Playcation, a nonstop array of fun-tastic activities that will guarantee the hotel’s guests will have a truly unforgettable and life-expanding visit. “For people of every age looking to do something truly awesome this year, or who want to experience their dream vacation, they should head straight to Delray Beach, which has officially been declared The Most Fun Small Town,” adds Balestriere. “Whatever guests want to do, the professional staff at Crane’s Beach House Hotel will do their best to surpass expectations.” For more information please contact Crane’s Beach House Boutique Hotel & Luxury Villas at 561.278.1700 or visit the website at www.cranesbeachhouse.com.

Delray Marketplace announces opening of Carls Patio

Delray Marketplace, Delray Beach’s popular dining, entertainment and shopping destination, announced the opening of Carls Patio, the state’s largest Florida-based outdoor patio company, which will contribute to the center’s ever-growing tenant mix. Carls Patio has been serving the South Florida community since 1993, bringing the most innovative outdoor furniture and patio furniture designs to the market. The store offers the finest outdoor furniture, patio furniture collections, patio dining sets and patio accessories to all of South Florida, including Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Naples, Palm Beach Gardens, Miami, Fort Myers, North Miami Beach Sarasota and now Delray Beach. “We’re very excited about this new concept”, said Paul Otowchits, President of Carls Patio. “The Florida home owner is always looking for new ways to create the ultimate outdoor environment for fun and entertaining. We have been serving south Florida for many years and have a true understanding of the customers’ needs and wants, and this is the result.” Carls Patio is located in suite 122, and will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. For more information on Delray Marketplace, please call (561) 865-4613 or visit www.delraymarket.com.

store for specialized boat batteries. Upon learning more about the business model, Dennis decided to hang up his fishing rod—during the week only—to open his first store with Marc in Coconut Creek. With no store near their hometown of Delray Beach, they decided to open a second location to serve locals and businesses. “Delray Beach residents were driving nearly 30 minutes to Lakeworth to reach the nearest store. When you rely on technologies like batteries to power essential items like mobile devices or to start your car, it’s important to have a store like Batteries Plus Bulbs nearby so you can get what you need immediately,” said Marc. “Now people can quickly stop in and get the battery or light bulbs they need from our store which has access to over 30,000 different types of batteries and more than 15,000 kinds of bulbs. No matter how complex or specialized the need, we are confident that we can help them find the right solution.” Batteries Plus Bulbs stores offer thousands of batteries for thousands of devices, ranging from common items such as watches, cars, digital cameras, laptops and cell/smartphones to those hard-to-find batteries for old toys and novelty or obscure electronic devices. The Delray Beach store will also test, condition and rebuild battery packs for rechargeable household and business-to-business products, as well as offer battery installation services for many applications, including watches, cars, trucks, and keyless remotes, among others. Batteries Plus Bulbs of Delray Beach will also test your car or truck battery and the electrical systems of your vehicle for free. In addition to its impressive battery offering, Batteries Plus Bulbs’ light bulb products include everything from common recessed and track lighting, in both incandescent and LED options, to extraordinary, highly-specialized light bulbs for cars, healthcare equipment, aquariums, projectors, and much more.

Business Consultants exhibit at Delray Chamber event

Allison Turner, CEO of Business Consultants of South Florida, was one of the exhibitors at the recent Focus on Women “Business Expo” sponsored by the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce and held at the Wick Theater in Boca Raton.

Marketing for Success Workshop

Pugliese Public Relations presents Marketing for Success Workshop that will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. at Keiser University in West Palm Beach. This workshop does away with marketing theory and jargon to focus on easy-to-apply marketing techniques and tips guaranteed to work hard for you. The cost is free. For more information send an email to info@PugliesePR.com.

Batteries Plus Bulbs® expands footprint with Delray Beach Store

Batteries Plus Bulbs®, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing franchise focused on the expanding $30.7 billion U.S. battery and $17 billion U.S. light bulb replacement markets *, announces the opening of its newest Florida store located at 14530 S. Military Trail in Delray Beach. This marks the second Batteries Plus Bulbs store for franchise owners Dennis and Marc Brammeier. The new location will provide locals with access to more than 45,000 different types of batteries, light bulbs and accessories to meet the increasing demand of these rapidly evolving markets. Batteries Plus Bulbs has many familyoperated franchises in the system. Dennis and Marc are one father-son duo who build off of each other’s strengths to run a successful business. Dennis, a veteran of the marines and natural salesman, serves as head of commercial sales while Marc, a more detailoriented person, oversees the daily operations of the store. After working together in the building industry, Dennis decided to take a mini retirement to focus on his favorite pasttime—fishing. However, he was very familiar with Batteries Plus Bulbs’ products and services as he would often visit the Lakeworth

educators on the realities of giving birth. The game provides a fun way to learn about the birth process. Schwartz worked with BCoSF to develop a 90-day strategy to prelaunch the game prior to the official launch in September 2015. For more information, go to http://downthecanal.com. Pat Heydlauff, a corporate speaker and consultant, who works to improve a company’s efficiency, productivity and sustainability through her 7 Strategies supporting the Flow of Focus within a company is working on her latest book, “Focus • Connect • Regenerate, 7 Ways to Lead and Fuel Sustainability”, set to launch later this year. For more information on Pat Heydlauff, go to http:// www.patheydlauff.com To learn more about the company, go to www.BCoSF.com or call (561) 276-4422.

Habitat for Humanity named “Brand of the Year” in Social Services Nonprofit Category

Habitat for Humanity has been named the “Brand of the Year” in the social services nonprofit category in the 2015 Harris Poll EquiTrend® study, an annual survey that measures the brand equity of an organization in the U.S. This year’s study marks the first time Habitat for Humanity has been recognized as a top ranked brand in its category. “We are honored to play a role in this award and in sharing the work and message of Habitat for Humanity within Palm Beach County. Every day, Habitat volunteers and sponsors come together for families in need of a safe and decent home to help them build a path out of poverty,” said Bernie Godek, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Palm Beach County. “This award provides validation that our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live is shared broadly by both our supporters and the American public.” The announcement by the Harris Poll comes at a time of immense growth for the global nonprofit housing organization. In 2014, Habitat for Humanity Palm Beach County served an additional 22 families, reaching a total of over 186 homes built or rehabilitated, and over 200 families impacted, since the affiliate’s inception in 1986. During its 2014 fiscal year, Habitat for Humanity International served more than 300,000 families — about 1.6 million people in more than 70 countries. Harris Poll’s EquiTrend® study is based on the Brand Equity Index, which is comprised of three key factors—familiarity, quality and consideration—that result in a rating for each brand. For this, the 27th annual study, more than 38,000 Americans assessed more than 1,400 brands across 148 categories. To learn more, donate or volunteer, visit www.habitatpbc.org or call (561) 253-2080.

Benchmark Painting & Carpentry launches new website for the Boynton Beach area According to Ms. Turner, “The Focus on Women program not only features networking and educational opportunities for the professional women in our community, but also offers additional activities to help promote business, awareness and empowerment of women.” Business Consultants of South Florida (BCoSF) is currently working with many small business clients to take their company to the next level. BCoSF works with companies to strategically grow, expand and increase revenue through proven business, marketing and sales strategies. Joey LoVullo is launching his High Performance Tennis program at Mission Bay in Boca Raton. Having been in the tennis industry for over 20 years, LoVullo is fulfilling his dream to start his own junior program, which will bring his passion and dedication to the development of each student. Having worked with BCoSF on building a strategic plan and creating the new brand, LoVullo is now ready to launch. To learn more, go to www.JoeyLoVulloTennis.com. Betsy Schwartz, owner of Tenth Month Doula Services, is launching a new board called Down the Canal to educate pregnant couples, high school classes, nursing students, health educators and childbirth

Benchmark Painting & Carpentry today announced the launch of www. benchmarkpainting.com as an informational portal that features educational resources on subjects such as property value benefits from interior and exterior painting, carpentry services and Christmas lighting services, and many other helpful tips that can save you thousands of dollars in the Boynton Beach Area. Development of other community minded features for www.benchmarkpainting.com are already underway and new user awareness guides from experts are already being added on how to improve your property regardless of your budget, how-tos on maintenance and repair, to what everybody should know about the latest materials & design before starting any home, commercial, or industrial improvement project. Martin DeVincenti of Benchmark Painting & Carpentry said, “Our goal is to educate the community on how to get the best results for all their property improvement projects at any budget. Our website’s informative and professional article sections are there to help everybody--not just our Benchmark Painting & Carpentry customers. The depth of knowledge and resources at www.benchmarkpainting.com is 100% unbiased, concise, and free to all.”

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Gaining New Business in Today’s Competitive Market? By Allison Turner Business, Marketing & Sales Consultant Today, many ways exist to gain new clients or customers! There is no one magic button to push. So often when an entrepreneur starts a new business, he or she doesn’t take into account the many ways to reach their target market. You must use a combination of marketing, advertising and PR to get your message of differentiation out and to gain new clients. You have to be clear on who your ideal customer is and what the best and most efficient way to reach that market will be. If you are a store in downtown Delray, you will have a different plan of action than a servicebased company. Below are just a few ways to reach your potential customer. 1. Website: Today almost everyone has a website and I am a firm believer that everyone needs a website but not every website is created equally. You must have a plan on how you will drive traffic to your website. Are you consistently adding new content? Are you hiring a company to do the SEO? 2. Social Media: Social Media is here to stay! While social media platforms may change and evolve, the opportunity to leverage your company and brand is there. Before you spend tons of time and money on social media, be clear on what platforms are best for your business. 3. Networking: For many service-based industries, nothing beats networking. When your potential client has a face to go with the name and learns more about you and your company in person, that can be one of the best selling points. 4. Speaking: Often overlooked, speaking is an opportunity for you to show off your expertise in front of a greater audience. Most of the time, people are there because they want to learn what you know. 5. Advertising: Using advertising is a great way to brand your company but knowing exactly where to advertise so you get the best return on your investment is essential. You can spend a lot of money on advertising without getting any return. Be clear who is reading the publication; all publications should have a media kit where they will share these details.

Don’t forget about online advertising through social media, Google ads and other avenues. Again you must be clear on where your ideal client is hanging out so you know where the best realm to spend your money is. 6. PR: Many businesses overlook this as an opportunity to brand the company or themselves as the owner of the company. It displays a part of your business that is not always evident in other ways of reaching your target market. 7. Referrals: Never overlook the power of referrals. As an established business, your clients and customers are your best resources for new business. They are walking billboards for your success so never hesitate to ask a former client for a referral or better yet, if it makes sense, start a referral / loyalty program. 8. Direct Mail: While direct mail is less in use today, there are some industries that still find it an essential strategy in getting their message out. Being able to pinpoint your target market by address and share your successes with them is a great way to capture a potential customer’s attention! While the above points only start to touch on the opportunities for lead generation for your business, you must create a strategic mix of these and not just focus on one or two. Once you do this, be clear on where your new clients or customers are coming from; track your leads by asking your customers how they heard about you. You want to know what is working and what is not so you can make an educated decision and adjust your marketing mix moving forward. Allison Turner is CEO and cofounder of Business Consultants of South Florida,(BCoSF, Inc.) located at 301 W Atlantic Avenue, Suite 05. She is a resident of Delray Beach as well as active member of the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce. BCoSF is passionate about helping their clients either start or grow a sustainable and profitable business. For more information visit www.BCoSF.com or call 561-276-4422.

You have insurance from the military But is it enough? By John M. Campanola Special to The Pineapple Remember when you first enlisted in the military and lived in the barracks? Life was simple, and all you owned was a TV, a stereo, and a car. Now that you’re older, perhaps you’ve gotten married. Also, you have kids and own a home. Have you thought about what would happen to your family if something happened to you and your income was no longer available? Understand the benefits of life insurance. The primary purpose of life insurance is to provide a death benefit to replace lost income. But whole life insurance also offers “living benefits,” which can be borrowed against and help pay for a first home, college education expenses, or a wedding. Funds are accessed by tapping into the cash value accumulated within your whole life policy, which builds over time as you pay your premiums. How much insurance do you need? Even if you have life insurance through the military, is it enough to cover your family’s current and future needs? What if you leave the military? In most cases, your coverage won’t stay in force if you are no longer on active duty. A supplemental life insurance policy can help ensure your loved ones stay protected. The first step in determining how much life insurance you need is to take a look at your income, expenses, and savings. Some questions to consider: • What is your household income? • How much do you pay out in monthly expenses? • How much do you have in available savings? • What future expenses do you anticipate? College tuition? Medical expenses?

• How much life insurance coverage do you currently have? • Is it enough to cover both monthly and future expenses? If your coverage isn’t adequate, consider purchasing additional life insurance coverage to “fill the gap.” If you’ve finished raising your family and paid off your mortgage and other debts, your life insurance needs are different from those of someone with a young family. But you still need to make sure final expenses are covered. Why sooner than later. The cost of life insurance, called the premium, is based on several factors, including your age and medical condition. If you are younger and in good health, you will generally pay a lower premium than someone who is older and/or in poor health. For that reason, waiting may cost you, and it is wise to lock in an insurance premium sooner than later. Talk to a life insurance agent. Life insurance can be complicated. That’s why you should work with a life insurance professional to determine exactly how much coverage you and your family need, and the best type of life insurance policy to purchase. Contact a life insurance agent today, and make sure your loved ones are covered, no matter what happens to you. John M. Campanola is an Agent for New York Life Insurance Company. For additional information on the information or topic(s) discussed, please contact him at 561-212-2903

More Than Bootstraps: When It’s Time to Bring in an Outside Expert By Jeremy Office Special to The Pineapple “It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.” – Lena Horne When you first start a business, taking a do-ityourself approach is less of a choice and more of a necessity. As a startup business owner, you typically wear all the hats—you’re the CEO, the CFO, the marketing director, the sales team and the office manager, all rolled into one very busy package. That approach usually works for a time, but it’s not sustainable over the long-term, especially if you hope to grow your business to any significant degree. Eventually, you are going to need some help. But many entrepreneurs have trouble recognizing when it’s time to find that outside help. While that’s not surprising, it’s a mistake that may put their entire future at risk. Below are six signs that you may need to bring in an outside expert to help you in your business. 1. You can’t be objective: When you’re deeply involved in your company’s day-to-day operations, it can be hard to step back and take a big-picture view. No matter how smoothly your business seems to be running, there’s a good chance there are things you could be doing better, if only you could see them. An outside expert or consultant may be able to provide the perspective you need to make a much-needed change. And if you have a nagging problem, sometimes all it takes to solve it is a fresh set of eyes. As management consultant Peter Drucker once said, “My greatest strength as a consultant is to be ignorant and ask a few questions.” 2. You’re losing sleep: At some point, managing all facets of your business is simply too much for one person (or a small leadership team) to handle on their own. If you’re waking up at night in a cold sweat worrying about business issues, that may be a sign that it’s time to hire a consultant or other expert who can help relieve some of the stress. 3. You don’t have the skills: Few people, if any, are equally adept at every aspect of running a business, especially as the organization becomes more complex. You may excel at business development but have no interest in managing employees. Or perhaps you’re a whiz at coming up with new products, but have no idea how to market what you sell. It’s not a weakness to accept that there are certain things you’re just not that good at, and to find someone else who is good at them to do it for you.

4. You’re screwing things up: A seat-of-thepants approach often works in the early stages of a business, when you can write off small mistakes and goofs as a learning experience. But at some point, those errors become more costly and can even jeopardize the future of your business. Accounting problems, bad (or even illegal) hiring practices and legal snafus are not unusual in smaller or young businesses. Unfortunately, even seemingly innocent decisions can have major negative consequences. As your business gets more complex, bringing on experts who can help you avoid mistakes is simply a good risk management strategy. 5. You’re not sure what step to take next: Are you unsure what the next move for your business should be? Bringing in an expert can help you find the answer. Maybe you want to move into a new market, introduce a new product or service, or acquire another firm. A consultant can help you analyze the options and find a path forward that’s right for you and your company. 6. You need more capital: The advantages of building your business from scratch are numerous. But often, business owners hit a growth plateau beyond which bootstrapping won’t help them get to where they want to be. If you’ve reached the point where you want to take your business to the next level but lack the financial resources to do so, it may be time to look at outside investors and business experts who can provide the support you need, financial and otherwise, to grow. Building a business is hard work, and it’s often work that is done alone. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Knowing when it’s time to give up bootstrapping and seek outside help is essential to taking your company to the next level. Jeremy Office, Ph.D, CFP, CIMA, MBA is Principal at Maclendon Wealth Management in Delray Beach and specializes in portfolio construction, strategic asset and liability management, and long term planning relating to financial matters as well as real estate, income tax, insurance and estate planning. He is also Managing Partner of SJO Worldwide a venture capital company. www.maclendon.com 855.MAC.WEALTH

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TOP SIGNS You Know You Are An Event Producer By Sarah Vallely Special to The Pineapple

hen our season comes around, we event producers enter into a life that not many truly understand. Not even our friends or family understand how many different things we have to do to produce a successful event. We can try to explain to them what we are going through on a day - to - day basis, but so much happens behind the scenes that it is impossible to list it all. Those of you who produce events will be laughing your way through each and every one of these while everyone else can use this list as a little insight into what it takes to make thousands of people show up for your next party. We thrive amongst the chaos. Honestly, I think each of us event producers gets a little high off of the chaos of our events. How else could we possibly do it? 3 months before an event our homes are a mess and we really just don’t care. I can walk into my house, see laundry all across my couch look at it and truly not have the energy to even touch it. However, post-event season, if it sits there more than 24 hours, I can’t function. Seriously, ask my husband. As I sit here, (1 week and 2 days prior to Garlic Fest), I stare at a large pile of laundry spread across my couch literally just not caring. Honestly, as long as my event staff shirts are clean, I really don’t care what happens to the rest of it.

We live and breathe for timelines. People make fun of us for them and say “it wasn’t on the timeline”, but lets be honest, if we did not have timelines our events would not go off as smoothly as they do. I like to explain it to people like this: it’s not necessarily meant for you to follow minute by minute, but if you glance at it every morning, afternoon, and evening just to check if you are on track, it reminds you of things you may have missed and never would have remembered if they were not noted on the timeline. We love lists. Even better, we put things on our task list just to cross it off. No joke, I will add items to my task list just to add it to the list of items I completed for the day! Our weekends no longer exist. I actually come to look forward to a Saturday in the office. I can get more things done in 5 hours on Saturday at the office than I can accomplish in a whole week. The formula is: no meetings + no office interruptions + no phone calls = successful Saturday! Our wardrobe consists of an unnecessary amount of event t-shirts in every color of the rainbow (volunteer, staff, official, commemorative poster shirts, etc.) The week of an event becomes the “Garlic Fest T-shirt week”. We feel like we are building our own little city as the event goes up. It takes days to go up, but hours to come down.

When friends or family get married they check the dates with you before they announce it to see if you will be available on their date. A home cooked meal during event season is few and far between Dinners during event season consist of many evenings of take-out, fast food, and dinners out. I know, I know, not exactly “P90X Approved”, but who wants to come home and cook a meal after a 12 hour day? Not I! out.

Event Season is a good excuse not to work Enough said!

You call yourself a “carnie with class” or a “fancy carnie” ;-p Seriously, we are making t-shirts! Copyright pending. We hang up the phone sometimes and just want to scream. “Seriously, have they never heard of a little thing called Google or the internet?” Don’t get me wrong, I love our attendees and there are some that are so nice and sweet in the way they approach their questions, but there is that handful that just makes you want to scream and pull out your hair.

We do crazy things for our Entertainers. Collective Soul is a huge Kevin James fan. They had heard that he lives in Delray Beach and asked if we could invite him to the event so they could meet him. It resulted in us walking up to his front door with a personal invitation. By the way, he has a very nice staff.

We can’t go to another event without critiquing it. I cannot go to an event without thinking “what would that cost?”. Also, I take notes on what I liked, what seemed to work well, and what I would do differently.

By 10:00am our phones are nearly dead We as a company each have 2 - 3 Mobile Power Packs, which gives our phone at least 2 full charges (it is a beautiful thing). When those die, we have charging stations set-up in various locations where you can always find at least 2 devices charging. After the first day of an event (approximately 22 hours long), we get home and immediately throw our outfit in the laundry because we have to wear it again tomorrow. This is more specific to events that have an “event specific committee shirt” or you just like the jeans you wore that day and want to wear it again the next day for comfort level. Sometimes we’re just too busy to talk. My young daughter sat with me for 5 minutes and asked, “What exactly do you do during the events?” Before I had the chance to answer her, the volunteer coordinator had approached me to solve a problem with one of her volunteer groups. Next came a person from ticket sales to tell me the credit card systems were not working efficiently. While I was reloading the software to get the credit cards up and running another coordinator came to tell me that our surveys had stopped working also...I turned to my daughter and said this is just a snippet of what I do to which she responded “Oh, Wow!” We can go all day without going to the bathroom, even after drinking bottle after bottle of water and a Trenta green tea from Starbucks. I know it is a gross fact to mention, but we are running around all day long, sweating bullets, and don’t realize until 10pm that “Gee, I haven’t had to go to the bathroom all day long.” Lunchtime? Dinnertime? What is that? Not only do I sometimes forget to eat, I really do not have an appetite when I am too busy to even think about food. We get home after a long day at the event, blow our nose, and it turns the tissue black. Again, gross but true.

We never really sleep the night before our 4:00am TV interview in fear that we might sleep through our alarm. Garlic Fest 2015, I had a 4:30AM interview scheduled with our local news station. I had my alarm set for 3:30AM and, as per my usual event sleep routine, I was up at 1:39AM, could NOT fall back to sleep, and decided to get ready and head into the office since I’d rather be 3 hours early than one minute late! By 10:00am we have already completed our 10,000 steps for the day. I actually walk about 10 miles a day during events. It is fun to look back through my “Walking Mate” on my phone on the weekends of events. As you can see, each day of an event I received a gold medal for achieving well over my daily 10,000 steps.

We say yes to anything a sponsor asks just to keep them happy. Let’s be honest, they are paying the big bucks to be there and you want to make sure they come back again next year.

When people say to us, “Your job looks like so much fun, I want to work for/with you”, in our head we are thinking “it takes a certain type to do what I do.” And you mean this in the nicest way. See next point… you have to be willing to do practically anything. When people ask us what it is we do, our answer is, “What don’t I do? I do little of everything!” It is a very hard question to answer. Leading up to our events there really isn’t anything that we as organizers do not do (especially within our organization which has a small staff of 4). Leading up to the event is a lot of administrative work. Once on-site, there really isn’t anything I won’t and can’t do. I will pick-up trash, move tents, do TV interviews, and put out fires all day long. I think that is why being an event organizer is one of the top 10 most stressful jobs because we have to wear so many different hats! People don’t recognize us on the street in our business attire/regular wear. I attended a large event in our community with my husband the weekend after one of our annual events. As we were walking around I noticed an exhibitor from our show. When I approached him to say hello I had to tell him who I was, to which he replied “I didn’t recognize you outside of your event attire”. I couldn’t help but laugh and say “gee, thanks!” We hate to see it end but can’t wait to get to bed! Oddly enough, this year at the end of Garlic Fest 2015, I did not want to leave. In fact, my staff had to tell me to leave. You know you are dedicated and in the right career when you just completed a 75 hour weekend and don’t want to go home. When I do go home and get in bed I am out like a rock for hours! In the end, our favorite part of it all is seeing the entire event come together. I love to take a look around, see everything, and feel proud that I had a part in making this happen. The first night of Garlic Fest my husband and I took a walk around the crowds (pictured below). We stopped on a bit of hill where we were able to look down and see the masses. I started to tear up a little. It is crazy to think that this many people came together because of something I had a part in. By the end of the event we are exhausted, emotionally drained, sore, have no voice, and find mystery bruises that we do not even remember occurring, and we wouldn’t have it any other way! I am proud, honored, blessed, excited and thrilled to be part of a team that puts on such top notch events in our city. Yes, we close a few streets and cause a little bit of traffic, but at the end of the day we are bringing hundreds of thousands of people to our beautiful little town each and every event!

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Welcome New DELRAY BEACH Chamber Members Jimmy Johns Delray Beach (561) 243-1100, 1911 S. Federal Hwy, Delray Beach www.jimmyjohns.com – RESTAURANTS & BARS South Florida Collegiate Baseball League (561) 707-9049, 6801 Lake Worth Rd., Ste. 339, Wellington, FL www.southfloridacollegiateleague.com SPORTING EVENTS & ORGANIZATIONS (Referred by Ron Gilinsky & Suzanne Davis, City of Delray Beach)

Listed events are forDonahue Boca Chamber Tauriello & Co.• Real Estate / Michelle members onlyAve., unless otherwise noted. (561) 573-9269, 900 E. Atlantic Ste. 1&2, Delray Beach www.tauriello.com/michelldonahue – REAL ESTATE / Residential (Referred by Sue Tauriello & Sean Donahue, Supreme Lending) EnergyPlus Windows & Doors (561) 842-6508, 3866 Prospect Ave., Ste. 13, West Palm Beach www.energypluswindowsdoorsflorida.com WINDOWS, DOORS & PATIO ENCLOSURES

Digital Image Technologies, Inc. (561) 894-8543, 5221 Estates Dr., Delray Beach www.scansandfilm.com – PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTOGRAPHERS / PRINTERS

JARED The Galleria Of Jewelry (561) 742-9082, 367 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Commons, Boynton Beach www.jared.com – SHOPPING & SPECIALTY RETAIL / Jewelry

Levy Tax Professionals Inc. (888) 411-LEVY, 2811 S. Federal Hwy., Delray Beach www.levytaxhelp.com – ACCOUNTANTS & TAX SERVICES (Referred by Elizabeth Burrows, CRA, Dan Castrillon, Scirocco Group & Don Schneider, Delray Beach Initiative)

Home Angels (855) 938-2374, 755 NW 17th Ave., #105, Delray Beach www.homeangelsfl.com – RESTORATION & REMDIATION (Referred by Eric Luckman, P.A.)

TricycleFish (561) 447-7383, 4875 Sherwood Forest, Delray Beach www.tricyclefish.com – ADVERTISING & MARKETING / Website Design & Internet Marketing Center for Long Term Care Planning (561) 272-0720, 200 E. Linton Blvd., Delray Beach - INSURANCE Drama Kids (561) 672-7021, South Palm Beach County, www.dramakids.com/FL5 - CLASSES & EDUCATION (Referred by Noreen Payne, Northwestern Mutual / Ruhl Financial Group) Rilluma Esthetics (561) 676-2005, 140 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach www.rillumaesthetics.com – SKIN CARE & PRODUCTS Human Capital Group (561) 909-6135, 319 Clematis St., Ste. 510, West Palm Beach, www.humancapitalpb.com – CONSULTANTS / Executive Coaching (Referred by Sarah Martin, Experience Epic) Charmed Life Homecare LLC (561) 498-2006, 1615 S. Congres Ave., Delray Beach www.charmedlifehomecare.com – SENIOR CARE Pinch A Penny Pool Patio & Spa (561) 808-7455, 5195 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach www.pinchapennydelray.com – POOL SERVICES & SUPPLIES Oceanside Beach Service, Inc. (561) 840-3373, PO Box 13018, North Palm Beach www.beachservice.com – BEACH SERVICES, CLEANING & RENTALS

Center for Long Term Care Planning (561) 272-0720, 200 E. Linton Blvd., Delray Beach - INSURANCE Sunflower Creative Arts, Inc. (561) 482-3412, 227 N. Dixie Blvd., Delray Beach www.sunflowercreativearts.org NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION & SCHOOLS / Early Childhood Professional Centre at Delray Beach (561) 212-4107, 4205 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach EXECUTIVE OFFICE SUITES The Scene Agency (863) 289-0511, 301 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach www.thesceneagency.com – ADVERTISING & MARKETING / Public Relations (referred by Tracy Stein, Delray Beach Executive Office Suites) Realty on the Ave, Inc. (561) 270-6400, 504 E. Atlantic Ave., #100, Delray Beach www.RealtyOnTheAve.com – REAL ESTATE (Referred by Jeff Dash, Dash Away Travel) Realty on the Ave / Susan Weinberg (203) 858-1317, 504 E. Atlantic Ave., #100, Delray Beach REAL ESTATE (Referred by Jeff Dash, Dash Away Travel) Cayuga Centers (561) 398-5826, 2260 Palm Beach Lake Blvd., West Palm Beach www.cayugacenters.org – NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

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Business Awards Luncheon Friday, May 08, 2015 11:45 AM - 1:30 PM

Boca Raton Resort & Club

The Waldorf Astoria Collection 501 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton The Business Awards Luncheon celebrates entrepreneurs and business people who not only generate economic prosperity in our community, but also have a strong philanthropic involvement. Over 400 business representatives from a variety of companies attend this event making the Business Award Luncheon the perfect networking venue! For sponsorship opportunities and to place a business or congratulatory ad in the program, contact Chasity J. Navarro at cnavarro@bocachamber.com *Registration required by May 5, 2015

2015 Small Business Leader of the Year Ken Lebersfeld, CEO, Capitol Lighting

Ken Lebersfeld is the 4th generation of family leadership at Capitol Lighting. This family business has grown from a small shop, run by Ken’s great grandparents, on Prince Street in Newark, N.J. in 1924 (just as gas lighting was being converted to electric) to now more than 85,174 square feet of storefront showroom space in eight cities and in all 50 states and around the world via its 1-800LIGHTING.com website. The Lebersfeld family’s retailing tradition celebrates nine decades of ‘making lives brighter’ with five generations assisting generations of customers.

2015 Business Leader of the Year Stephen J. Klingel, President & CEO, NCCI

Stephen Klingel is president and CEO of NCCI, the nation’s most comprehensive and experienced provider of workers compensation information, tools, and services. A highly accomplished insurance executive, Klingel possesses more than three decades of leadership experience in the property/casualty field. During his career, he has built a respected reputation for implementing effective strategic programs, change leadership, and customer insight. He joined NCCI in 2002. He is considered one of the industry’s leading experts on workers compensation topics and frequently writes on industry trends and developments for trade publications such as National Underwriter and the Insurance Journal.

2015 Business of the Year The ADT Corporation

The ADT Corporation is a leading provider of security and automation solutions for homes and businesses in the United States and Canada. peace of mind to nearly seven million customers, and it employs approximately 17,500 people at 200 locations. Founded in 1874, ADT is celebrating its 140th anniversary this year. REGISTRATION POLICY In fairness to our members, and due to the popularity of our events, PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE at www.bocachamber.com to guarantee seating.

AXA Advisors / Frank Rekas (561) 961-9312, 2255 Glades Rd., #412E, Boca Raton www.rekasjawde.myaxa-advisors.com – FINANCIAL ADVISORS & PLANNERS (Referred by James Werter, Attorney at Law)

Registration for this event CLOSES on Monday, May 5, 2015 Please note: on-site purchases are not available for this event.

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CHAMBER U: LUNCH & LEARN May 6, 11:45am-1pm • Delray Beach Chamber $10, members & non-members “How EMV Technology Will Impact You & Your Business” Presented by TouchSuite We will detail the upcoming liability shift for merchants and how your business & wallet will be impacted. The discussion will cover an overview of EMV regulations, detailed explanations of all the moving parts in an EMV transaction along with in depth understanding of the equipment. Learn how to future proof your business (ex. Apple Pay Google Wallet) by upgrading your technology. Register now For more information, contact patty@delraybeach.com.

FOCUS ON WOMEN NETWORKING BREAKFAST Guest Speaker Sheila G, Founder of Brownie Brittle May 12, 2015 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM • Seagate Country Club $22, members after April 15 $30, non-members Join us at the Seagate Country Club for breakfast and hear the inspiring story of Sheila G, Founder of Brownie Brittle, sold around the world. She took a lay-off and turned it into a huge pay-off. “Sheila G” as she’s known, was named a 2014 Palm Beach Ultimate CEO by the South Florida Business Journal. Her award-winning sweets have been featured in all the major news media outlets and enjoyed by A-list celebrities. You will find Brownie Brittle at Publix, Costco, major theme parks around the globe and in Karen Granger’s desk drawer! Sponsored by Conde Center for Chiropractic Neurology, Tauriello & Company Real Estate Inc. & Beaulieu Law Group, P.A. Register now - Save $ For more information, contact patty@delraybeach.com.

DELRAY BEACH POLICE AWARDS DINNER May 29, 2015 • Delray Beach Marriott SPONSORS NEEDED: Delray Citizens for Delray Police annual dinner recognizing Officer and Department Employees achievement of more than 20 years of dedicated service, and the Police Officer, Supervisor, Rookie and Employee of the Year for 2014. This special evening will include dinner, entertainment, and award presentations. Sponsorship opportunities available from $500 - $5,000 which include tickets to event. For more information please contact: Chuck Halberg at (561) 809-1266 or e-mail at chalberg@bellsouth.net.

Prime Professional Group Round Table When: Friday, May 1st / 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Where: Regents Park Boca Raton, 6363 Verde Trail Sponsored by: Allegiance Home Health Speaker: Lewis Fogel, President, Sandler Training Topic: Leadership

Smart Talk for Women- Round Table When: Tuesday, May 19th / 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Where: BRIO Tuscan Grille, 5050 Town Center Circle, Suite 239 Sponsored by: Samandhel Corporation Facilitator: Nancy Proffitt, Founder and President, Proffitt Management Solutions

Boca Chamber Ambassador Meeting When: Friday, May 1st / 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Where: Boca Chamber

SHAN When: Wednesday, May 20th / 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Where: Vi at Lakeside Village 2792 Donnelly Drive Lakeworth, Fl 33462

International Business Alliance Round Table When: Tuesday, May 5th / 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Where: Lynn University 3601 N. Military Trail Sponsored by: Image 360 Speaker: Abilio Gonzales, Co-Owner, image360 Ribbon Cutting- Papalani Gelato Grand Opening When: Thursday, May 7th / 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Where: Papalani Gelato, 16950 Jog Road, Suite 111 Delray Beach, FL 33446 Business Awards Luncheon (BAL) When: Friday. May 8th / 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Where: Boca Raton Resort & Club, 501 E. Camino Real New Member Orientation When: Tuesday, May 12th / 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Where: Boca Chamber Government Affairs Committee When: Thursday, May 14th / 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Where: Boca Chamber May Membership Breakfast When: Thursday, May 14th / 7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Sponsored by: West Boca Medical Center Economic Development Committee When: Tuesday, May 19th / 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Where: Boca Chamber

Successful Woman in Business Luncheon When: Thursday, May 21st / 11:44 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Where: Embassy Suites Hotel, 661 NW 53rd Street Membership After-Hours Network When: Tuesday, May 26th / 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Where: Madison’s New York Grill & Bar, 2006 NW Executive Center Circle Sponsored by: South Florida Business & Wealth YEA! 2015 Regional Competition When: Thursday, May 28th / 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Where: Florida Atlantic University, Tech Runway 901 NW 35th Street * Details about all of these events are available at www.BocaChamber.com

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ARTS•MUSIC•ETC Stanley Jordan JAZZ GUITAR AT ARTS GARAGE

CRAFT BEER FEST

DELRAY BEACH CENTER FOR THE ARTS

MOTHER’S DAY WITH TASTE HISTORY TOUR

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Enjoy the Fun at Palm Beach Zoo’s “Do at the Zoo” Fundraiser Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society supporters will be heading “around the world” at the always-popular annual spring fundraiser, “Do at the Zoo.” The global celebration takes place on Friday, May 8, 2015, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Zoo. Attendees can enjoy a movable feast from ten participating restaurants, sip on classic cocktails provided by BACARDÍ, dance to music from the ever-popular DJ Vlad, and even come face-to-face with some of the Zoo’s most fascinating animals. As part of the Zoo’s mission of reducing its overall carbon footprint, select lighting for the evening will come from solar-powered lanterns. Molly Austin, Maura Ziska Christu, Ashley Ramos, and Maura Smith are serving as Event Chairs. Honorary Chairs are Whitney Bylin, Thomas C. Quick, and Samantha Storkerson. Benefactors include John Hendrickson, Michele & Howard Kessler, Thomas C. Quick, Molly & Laurence Austin, Christie’s, Ashley & Mike Ramos, Kristen & Chris Vila, Mary & Kane Baker, Ted & Ruth Baum, Lillian & Luis Fernandez, Bonpoint, Whitney & Eric Bylin, Maura Ziska Christu & Eric Christu, Samantha & Christopher Storkerson, Eddy & John Taylor and Lucia Musso. Bonpoint is the pre-event host and fashion sponsor. BACARDÍ is once again the event’s exclusive spirits sponsor, and will be featuring the classic cocktail: a BACARDÍ Rum Hand Shaken Daiquiri, which is a simple mixture of BACARDÍ Rum, fresh lime juice and simple syrup crafted into a timeless cocktail, originally

created more than a century ago at the Daiquiri Copper Mines near Santiago de Cuba. Global cuisine for the event will be provided by Avocado Grill, Bricktops, Buccan, Duffy’s Sports Grill, Echo, Meat Market, PB Catch, PDQ, Table 26 and the Palm Beach Zoo Tropics Cafe. Gift bag donors are Lori Jayne Monogramming, Orange Theory Fitness, and Roberta Roller Rabbit. Proceeds from “Do at the Zoo” will help the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society to advance its mission of inspiring people to act on behalf of wildlife and the natural world. The Zoo is home to more than 800 animals, and is nationally accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Ticket prices for “Do at the Zoo” start at $175, and sponsorships are still available by contacting Pam Viscusi at (561) 533-0887 ext. 285, or emailing pviscusi@palmbeachzoo.org. The Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches exists to inspire people to act on behalf of wildlife and the natural world. We advance our conservation mission through endangered species propagation, education and support of conservation initiatives in the field. Our commitment to sustainable business practices elevates our capacity to inspire others. The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society is located at 1301 Summit Boulevard in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, except Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.

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Check Out Grand Bahama with New ‘Bahama Mama’ Ferry Baleària is a leading Spanish shipping company that specializes in passenger and rolling cargo transport among the Balearic Islands and also as one of the largest operators in the Strait of Gibraltar. The company also provides services in the Caribbean under the Bahamas Express brand since 2012. The Bahama Mama ferry has now been in service for just over a month offering almost daily service between Ft. Lauderdale and Freeport Harbour, Grand Bahama Island.

white sand beaches, the world’s largest underwater cave system, three national parks, upscale resorts and historic fishing villages. Tourist activities include kayaking, snorkeling, golf, shopping, restaurants, nature tours, etc. Grand Lucayan, a four-star award-winning resort, offers Cruise and Stay packages and is an ideal destination for couples, families and groups for its connectivity, affordability and the range of soft adventure activities available on the island. www.GrandLucayan.com or (877) 434-2996. For ground transportation and a variety of island tours,:S&D Coach Tours, shylockthree@yahoo.com (242) 457-9937

Bahama Mama features comfortable recliner seating in both economy and first-class, private suites, lounges, dutyfree shopping, free WiFi, casino slot machines, DJ, live music, games, pool with pool bar service, fine dining and cafes, and kids entertainment. Grand Bahama Island, just 55 miles east of Florida, is the northernmost island in the Bahamas. The island features

arts & ends KAREN H. SALUP SOLO EXHIBITION

Lawrence A. Sanders Foundation Artist Resource Center, 601 Lake Ave., Lake Worth now through May 23rd As an abstract expressionist, Karen H. Salup concentrates on the action of painting as opposed to a recognizable concrete image. The brushstrokes act like vibrations of color to allow her paintings to come alive. Painting in her studio in Boynton Beach she concentrates on the canvas and works on paper “avoiding the pretty.” She invites the viewer to experience what seems to be her private interpretation into her landscapes of rhythm and imagery. Very active in the art world, she is on the board of Women in the Visual Arts and is involved with National Association of Women Artist, Florida and New York Chapters, Palm Beach Watercolor Society and is the Incoming President for Women in the Visual Arts. Salup has exhibited nationally and has won multiple awards for her work. karenhsalup.com

MORIKAMI IN MAY

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York and Chicago. She worked as an art director and creative director in Chicago, Milan, Italy and South Florida. Siegel works in her Delray Beach studio creating mixed media works that are both emotional and introspective. Siegel has exhibited extensively in South Florida and can be found in multiple private and corporate collections. vickisiegelart.com

MOTHERS’ DAY ART SOCIAL

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VICKI SIEGEL SOLO EXHIBITION

Lawrence A. Sanders Foundation Artist Resource Center, 601 Lake Ave., Lake Worth now through May 23rd Vicki Siegel’s main them in her work has been the use of multiple images. The works are a dialogue about the nature of connections; biological, psychological, emotional, physical and universal. Each work on canvas is a narrative that is informed by memories, both personal and collective. Siegel was born and raised in New

Artisans on the Ave May 8 / Fri. 6-8pm / FREE Celebrate Mom with a Mother’s Day Art and Dessert Social. Show that special mother of yours how much you love her with an original piece of art and receive a free fused glass pendant made by hand with each purchase. Our artists will help you choose a wonderful gift from our vast selection in the gallery or bring your mother in and let her choose her own gift. She will be awed by the beautiful selection of jewelry made by our numerous jewelry artists. Maybe a lovely hand crafted mug for her favorite cup of tea. Give her flowers that will last forever on her wall with a painting or photograph. If she is an animal lover our pets done in canvas, fused glass or pottery will bring a smile to her face. For the avid doll collector you may want to add one of our new unique handmade dolls to their collection. Complimentary refreshments, desserts and beverages will be served. 630 Lake Ave, Lake Worth. More info Betty Wilson 561-762-8162

SUSHI & STROLL SUMMER WALK SERIES Friday, May 8, 5:30-8:30pm Summer nights in South Florida are something special, especially when they are augmented with taiko drums and a cultural backdrop that can’t be beat! Add a cold drink, a breathtaking sunset and a walking path through a tranquil garden and you’ve got Sushi & Stroll Summer Walks! Stroll the gardens at your own pace and take advantage of our free tour of the museum and gardens for smart phones. Excite your palate with something delicious from our own Cornell Café, indulge in some shopping at the Museum Store or tantalize your senses with a drumming performance by Fushu Daiko. Cost: $8 adults, $6 children (4-10) (museum members and children 3 and under FREE); $2 for taiko performance (optional). Reservations are not required. (Also June 12, July 10, Aug 14, Sept 11) Please note that the museum galleries are closed for these special nights. Food and drink are not included with event admission. FAMILY FUN HOLIDAY ACTIVITY: Mother’s Day Craft Saturday, May 10, 12-3pm Honor your mother by making a special card for her. Cost: Free with paid museum admission DEMONSTRATIONS OF SADO: The Way of Tea Saturday, May 16, Noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm Observe Japanese sado, “the way of tea,” an ever-changing demonstration rich in seasonal subtleties. The true spirit of sado — harmony (wa), reverence (kei), purity (sei), tranquility (jaku) — along with a sip of green tea and a sweet can bring a calm perspective into a busy life. Cost: $5 with paid museum admission SADO TEA CEREMONY CLASS 2-week session: Sunday, May 17 & 31 Time: Individual appts begin at 10:15am Learn to perform traditional Japanese tea ceremony in the authentic Seishin-an Tea

House under the guidance of Master Soei Chieko Mihori. Tea Ceremony Workshop (offered in November, January and March) is a prerequisite for this class. Cost: $55 (members $50; advance registration required) To register, please call 561-495-0233 x210. For more information about the Morikami, its exhibitions, programs and events, visit www.morikami.org or call 561-495-0233.

CULTURAL COUNCIL BIENNIAL 2015

May 15 - August 29th The Biennial show is free and open to the public. Gallery hours Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 601 Lake Avenue | Lake Worth

18TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN DELRAY BEACH CRAFT FESTIVAL

Delray Beach Tennis Center May 23-24 10am - 5pm This first-rate outdoor, juried event features a full spectrum of craft media with broad appeal and prices set to suit all budgets. A Green Market will offer exotic plants and orchids, body products, gourmet spices, jams, dips, spreads and much more. Admission is free and open to the public.

Festival patrons will be able to leisurely stroll through the exhibits and explore the work of 150 of the finest crafters in the country all in one setting. The original crafts and unique gift items as well as the functional art are all handmade and one of a kind pieces. The exhibitors will be present for the duration of the festival and welcome the opportunity to discuss their work. info@artfestival.com or 561-746-6615 www. artfestival.com

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by Priscilla Speicher ASK PRISCILLA Who’s Got Weekend Happy Hour? You may think we call it Happy Hour because it makes us happy to have a cold libation after getting off work. However, the roots of this wonderful time of day are quite interesting. On Navy ships in the 1920’s, this term developed as slang for that time period each day (yep, one hour) when sailors would be treated to entertainment and activities, to break the monotony of days and weeks at sea. When Prohibition began, and people began meeting “in secret” to have their cocktails, they somehow adopted this naval term, and started calling it their “happy hour”. Well, drinking and socializing IS a form of recreation, after all! And so, the term stuck. Then, to entice people to their establishments on the way home from work, the bars that opened once prohibition ended also started using the term. Today in Delray Beach, we are quite fortunate to have dozens of choices on and off The Ave bringing us half price food and drink in that 4 to 7 timeframe. We can drop by after work for yummy appetizers and a

nice martini without hurting our wallet too much. But what about the weekend? Can you enjoy the Avenue and the Grove on a budget on a Saturday or Sunday? You sure can! Here are some great establishments that do Happy Hour discounts even on the weekends. Taverna Opa (3 to 7) Buddha Sky Bar and Buddha Garden (4 to 6) Mastino Bar @ Solita (5 to 7) Vic and Angelo’s (4 to 7) City Oyster (4 to 7) Salt 7 (3 to 7. Nice!) Park Tavern (5 to 7) Smoke (12 to 7) (Sundays select cocktails only) Luna Rosa (4 to 7, on select items) Finnegan’s Pub (11 to 7) As always, thanks for reading, and remember . . . for good advice on where to eat, drink, play and stay in Delray and surrounding areas . . . just Google “Ask Priscilla”! Enjoy yourselves, and drink responsibly. Or, drink what you want and use Uber!

May 8th through June 27

Choose from a Variety of Venues and Dates “…original and remarkably good theatre—quiet in style but tingling with excitement underneath.” —NY Times. Curtain Call Playhouse, South Florida’s most active touring company, will present Dial M for Murder at various venues throughout the region through May and June. Now in their 18th year, Curtain Call Playhouse’ unique touring situation has allowed them to reach a much wider and more diverse audience than a traditional ‘one space’ theatrical company. They currently partner with the City of Boca Raton, Pompano Beach, Miramar, Sunrise, and The Township Center for the Performing Arts in Coconut Creek. Best known as a classic Alfred Hitchcock film, Frederick Knott’s psychological thriller, Dial M for Murder premiered on BBC television in 1952, and was performed in London’s West End and on Broadway several years before Hitchcock adapted it for the screen. The play centers around former tennis star Tony Wendice and his scheme to have his wealthy wife murdered now that she has designated him her heir. Although Wendice’s plans are evident almost from the outset, Knott’s clever plotting and characterizations will keep audiences on the edge of their seats throughout the play. The cast of Dial M for Murder consists of Bill Battaglia as Tony Wendice, Kris Coffelt as Margot Wendice, Peter Hawkins as Inspector Hubbard, John Hernandez as Captain

Lesgate, and Anton Simon as Max Halliday. Dial M for Murder will run at various venues throughout South Florida from May 8th through June 27th. Ticket prices and performance times vary at each venue. See below for details. For more information about Dial M for Murder and/or Curtain Call Playhouse, please contact Kris Coffelt at curtaincallplyhs@ bellsouth.net / 954-784-0768 or Carol Kassie at ckassie@gmail.com / 561-445-9244, or visit: http://curtaincallplayhouse.com . The Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-347-3948 Tickets: $23. May 8 ($14), 9, 15, 16 at 8 pm May 9 ($14), 10, 16, 17 at 2 pm The Sunrise Civic Center Theatre 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd.,, Sunrise 33351 954-747-4646 May 31 at 2 pm Tickets: $16 for adults, $10 for children, $14 for students with ID Herb Skolnick Center 800 S.W. 36th Ave., Pompano Beach 33069 954-786-4590 or 954-784-0768 June 13 at 6 pm dinner, 7:30 pm show ($30) June 14 at 2 pm ($20) Township Center for Performing Arts 2452 Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek 33063 954-970-0606 June 27 at 8:00 pm

ART

More than 60 Artists from Palm Beach County in Juried Exhibition

The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County is finding new ways to expand its reach to artists throughout The Palm Beaches with the “Cultural Council Biennial 2015.” The goal of this juried show, which runs from May 15 through August 29, is to broaden the range of artists on display. Nearly 130 artists, whose careers range from emerging to professional, submitted more than 400 paintings, photos, sculpture, videos and site-specific installation art for consideration. Cultural Council Manager of Artist Services, Nichole M. Hickey, says “The works of 62 artists were chosen because they represent what is happening in the art scene right now. The diversity of talent in The Palm Beaches is remarkable and the juried process allows the Council to cast a wider net and exhibit artists who have not yet been shown here.” The show was juried by Elizabeth Sobieski, a contributing writer to The Art Economist, a screenwriter and producer, and a writer about the arts for publications like the Huffington Post, New York Magazine and Cosmopolitan. Juried Art Services, located in West Palm Beach, was the online resource utilized for the jurying process. “By instituting a Biennial juried exhibition, the Council commits to regularly promoting the work of talented local artists and promoting the purchase of their work to collectors to acquire art made here in Palm Beach County. That keeps talented artists in business and in our community,” says Cultural Council president and CEO, Rena Blades. “Studies prove that the arts are a major economic driver in The Palm Beaches, so it makes good financial sense to generate opportunities for this kind of growth.” Additionally, the Council is bringing the art to the people of Palm Beach County with a “People’s Choice” award. Guests to the Council’s gallery in Lake Worth can turn in secret ballots designating their favorite pieces in the exhibition. The “People’s Choice” winner will be announced in mid-August. Awards for “Best of Show,” second and third place will be announced at the preview party for the “Cultural Council Biennial 2015” on May 14 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Admission is free for Cultural Council members or $20 for non-members. To RSVP, call (561) 472-3341 or email dcalabria@ palmbeachculture.com. The Biennial show is free and open to the public from May 15 through August 29 during gallery hours Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. About the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County: The Cultural Council is the official support agency for arts and culture for Palm Beach County serving non-profit organizations, individual artists and arts districts. The Council promotes the county’s cultural experiences through an integrated program of advertising, public relations and marketing activities to both visitors and residents. Each year, the Council administers more than $3.6 million in grants, supports arts and cultural education, provides capacity building training and advocates for funding and arts-friendly policies. Located in the historic Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. building in downtown Lake Worth, the Council mounts a series of group and solo exhibitions featuring Palm Beach County artists and provides other programming.

Delray String Quartet to Perform at Mainly Mozart Festival

Mei Mei Luo and Tomas Cotik, violins; Richard Fleischman, viola; Claudio Jaffé, cello

The Delray String Quartet’s concert at 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 31, 2015 marks the group’s fourth appearance on the Miami Chamber Music Society’s Mainly Mozart Festival. Guest artist soprano Maria Aleida Rodriguez will be performing alongside the

quartet in the grand setting of Coral Gables’ Biltmore Hotel (1200 Anastasia Ave) Soprano Maria Aleida Rodriguez joins the quartet for the world premiere of Richard Danielpour’s String Quartet No. 7, for two violins, viola, cello and soprano. Rodriguez is also featured with the quartet in an arrangement of W.A. Mozart’s beloved Exsultate Jubilate, K. 165. Also on the program are Ottorino Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No. 3 and Franz Schubert’s Quartet in E flat major, Op. 125, No. 1. Read about the quartet’s upcoming New York debut and ongoing commitment to commissioning and recording American music at: www.DelrayStringQuartet.com. Stay abreast of other ongoing projects and engage quartet members onFacebook and on Twitter. Call 561.213.4138 with additional inquiries.

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Delray Beach CRAFT BEER FEST May 8th

Delray Beach Center for the Arts celebrates art and culture in many forms… including the art of a well-crafted beer! DELRAY BEACH CRAFT BEER FEST (formerly known as Old School BeerFest) will mark its fourth year as a signature fundraiser supporting community programs and outdoor concerts. It all happens on Friday, May 8th 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the Outdoor Pavilion and Old School Square Park.

www.PineappleNewspaper.com and wines for the first hour. Ticket includes a commemorative tasting mug, and featured tap releases – ONLY 500 VIP TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE! The gates then open at 7:30 for general admission ticket holders. • BEER TASTING! – Unlimited sampling of more than 100 craft brews, international beers and ciders from national and local brewers. • DJ and LIVE MUSIC – A mix of music will be the backdrop for sampling. Then at 9 p.m., Spred the Dub will hit the Pavilion the stage and turn things up a notch! This band is known for “Good Time Reggae” music –

Craft the Perfect Night Out in Delray Beach! The gates open for VIP ticket holders at 6:30 pm for exclusive tasting of all beers, ciders

Plein Air Poetry Contest Winners

Announced

Susan R. Williamson, Director of the Palm Beach Poetry Festival, today announced the five top winners of this year’s Plein Air Poetry Contest, in which writers were encouraged to submit original poems inspired by eight works from Plein Air Palm Beach’s “En Plein Air” exhibit at the Cornell Museum at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts. Plein Air refers to the art of painting in outdoor daylight, and the exhibit featured paintings of Delray Beach and other Palm Beach County locations. After reviewing 109 entries from 23 different states, plus Canada and Indonesia, Contest Judge Stephen Gibson, author of numerous books of poetry, selected the top five winners: 1st Place: Lynne Knight of Berkeley, CA for “Another Version of the Many Ways He Left Me” – based on the painting “Misty Waters at Riverbend” by Chris Kling. 2nd Place: Todd Mercer of Grand Rapids, MI for “The Circle of Life” – based on “Ekphrastic on Gator at Loxahatchee Wetlands” by Kerry Ericksen. 3rd Place: Meredith Davies Hadaway of Chesterton, MD for “Gator at Loxahatchee Wetlands” – based on the painting by Kerry Ericksen. 4th Place: Jari Thymian of Sioux Falls, SD for “Cycling Open Roads Ghazal” – based on “All Pumped Up” by Manon Sander. 5th Place: Sheila Kelly of Pittsburgh, PA for “Enticements and Push Mowers” – based on the painting “Spring Rush at Jupiter Ridge” by Ruth Weiss. The winning poet, Lynn Knight, will receive a $100 prize, and $25 will be given to each of the four runners-up. Their submitted poems – along with another five “honorable mentions” – can be read and appreciated by all on the Poetry Festival’s website at http:// palmbeachpoetryfestival.org/pleinaircontest.

Sign up for Humorous Poetry Workshop Susan R. Williamson, Director of the Palm Beach Poetry Festival, and Dr. Blaise Allen, Director of Community Outreach, invites fans of funny poems to a special workshop: May 9 - 12:30 pm (Saturday) Humorous Poetry: Classic and Current With Sarah Brown Weitzman Delray Beach Center for the Arts $10 fee at the door From the insult poetry of Catullus to contemporary poets like Billy Collins, humorous poetry has been enjoyed for thousands of years. A survey of the best of the canon of humorous poetry will be presented. Participants will receive copies of all the poems and will be encouraged to take part in the discussion of what makes a poem funny and how its effect was achieved.

Presenter Sarah Brown Weitzman is an award-winning poet who has been published in hundreds of journals and anthologies, including Poet & Critic, Art Times, The North American Review and more. The recipient of a Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts, she recently published her first children’s novel. The 12th Annual Palm Beach Poetry Festival will be held next January at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts. The Festival will feature top poets at numerous ticketed public events, including readings, talks, interviews, panel discussions and more. For more information about the Palm Beach Poetry Festival, please visit www. palmbeachpoetryfestival.org.

Arts • MAY 2015 • 5 BEER BRANDS… WITH MORE TO COME! Abita, Anchor Steam Beer, Bell’s Brewery, Big Storm Brewing Co., Blue Moon, Brew Bus Brewing, Brooklyn Brewery, Certified Cicerone, Concrete Beach Brewery, Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer, Darwin Brewing Co., 3 Daughters Brewing, Florida Beer Company, Golf Beer, Harpoon Brewery, Holy Waters Brewing, Islamorada Beer Company, Keybilly, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Leinenkugel’s, Miami Brewing Co., New Belgium Brewing, Orlando Brewing, Samuel Adams, Schofferhofer, Sierra Nevada, SaltWater Brewery, SweetWater Brewing, and Wild Oak Artisan Ales.

Please drink responsibly!

infusing elements of soul, funk and R&B with a foundation of rocksteady, ska and roots reggae. • WINE TASTING courtesy of three popular vintners with three varietals each • PUB BITES for purchase • PHOTO BOOTH for animated fun shots to share on social media • GAME AREA - Try your luck! • CASH BAR – For those who want something more than beer! Advance tickets: $35 (general), $50 (VIP). At the gate: $40 (general), $60 (VIP). Tickets are available at DBCraftBeerFest.org or by calling 561-243-7922, x1. 21 and over only.

Now celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season, Delray Beach Center for the Arts, located at Old School Square in the heart of downtown Delray Beach, offers a total arts experience™ through events, theater, exhibits and learning opportunities. For tickets and information on performances, exhibits, classes or facility rentals, call 561-2437922 or visit DelrayArts.org.

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arts garage …… Amazing May THIS MONTH AT

For information and tickets: www.artsgarage.org or call 561-450-6357

Guitar god Stanley Jordan, Grammy winner Jimmy Webb, and Best Female Jazz Vocalist Nancy Kelly are just a few of the musical greats appearing this May at Arts Garage. The Delray Beach venue also presents the Radio Theatre production of the romantic mystery the The Thin Man. “May is amazing,” says Alyona Ushe, President & CEO. “We have several super popular artists who we are booking for twonight engagements, including Jimmy Webb, who sold out last year. Stanley Jordan, the superstar of the guitar, and the incomparable jazz trio of Peter Bernstein, Larry Goldings and Bill Stewart.”

May 1 / Fri. 8pm / $25-35 SWINGIN HARPOON / Blues

Florida’s premiere harmonica-driven, raw swinging blues band is like a mix of Muddy Waters and Cab Calloway. Swingin Harpoon brings soulful vocals backed with Delta and Chicago ‘Big City’ harmonica horn sounds and The Mercenaries of Rhythm thundering rhythm section. Founded by Mike ‘Salty’ Lanigan, the world class harmonica player, entertainer and band leader with soul-shaking vocals, the band has established their big blues sound for over a decade, captivating audiences with their vibrant energy. Mike is one the most exciting harp blowers in the area, boasting a gritty tone and red hot, sizzling licks. Swingin Harpoon doesn’t just perform songs, they put on a lively, entertaining performance with both originals and vintage covers. Come catch them while you can at Arts Garage!

authentic expression of real emotion, and her stage presence, phrasing, style and swing put her in a league of her own. She was twice named “Best Female Jazz Vocalist” in the Down Beat Readers’ Poll and has recorded four critically acclaimed CDs.

May 9 / Sat. 8pm / $25-$35 VITALI IMERELI / Jazz

Vitali Imereli is considered one of the best and most accomplished jazz violinists in the world. He is a virtuoso in both classical and jazz genres, and his playing is a true joy to experience. He has performed with and gained the admiration of jazz greats such as Bucky Pizzarelli, Benny Golson, Howard Alden, James Carter.

May 15 & 16 / Fri & Sat 8pm / $25-$40-$50 JIMMY WEBB / Cabaret

Jimmy Webb is a Grammy Award-winning songwriter, composer, and singer known worldwide as a master of his trade. He is the only artist ever to have received Grammy Awards for music, lyrics, and orchestration.

May 2 / Sat. 8pm / $25-30-35 NANCY KELLY / Jazz

For over 30 years, Nancy Kelly has honed her trademark swing/bop, take-no prisoners, back-to-the-roots swinging style in front of audiences across the U.S. and abroad. She takes us back to the time when jazz was an

explores the rhythm of Brazil, performing bossa nova, samba and more. Brazilian Voices is a non-profit organization that performs for cultural, charitable and educational purposes. Known as 10-time winners of the Brazilian International Press Award for Outstanding Brazilian Musical Group, their talented female vocalists volunteer their voices and time to preserve the rich multicultural Brazilian heritage.

His songs have been recorded or performed by musical royalty like Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Glen Cambell, Judy Collins, Art Garfunkel, R.E.M and Carly Simon.

May 17 / Sat. 8pm / $25-45 PIERCE PETTIS / Jazz

Pierce Pettis began his long career as a writer/artist at the legendary Muscle Shoals Sound Studios in Alabama and later as a staff songwriter for Polygram/Universal Music in Nashville. His songs have been covered by artists ranging from Garth Brooks and Dion to Joan Baez and Art Garfunkel. Pettis’ fifth album for Compass Records (Nashville), “That Kind of Love” (2009), received rave reviews from XM/Sirius Satellite Radio, Paste Magazine, Performing Songwriter, American Songwriter, The (London, UK) Sunday Express, Image Quarterly . . . to name a few. His newest, “New Agrarians” (by the trio of the same name) is a co-effort with Kate Campbell and Tom Kimmel, released November of 2014.”

May 27-28 / Wed-Thur 7:30pm THE THIN MAN / Radio Theatre

May 21-22 / Thur. 7:30, Fri. 8pm STANLEY JORDAN / Jazz Guitar

The 4-time Grammy nominated Stanley Jordan is an American guitar virtuoso, known for his innovative “touch technique” on the guitar’s fretboard. His legendary music is imbued with a warmth and sensitivity that has captured the imagination of listeners worldwide. Since his career first took off in 1985 with critical acclaim, Jordan has continued to raise the bar for excellence. His most recent album, “Friends”, was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. Jordan’s versatility ranges from bold reinventions of classical masterpieces to soulful explorations of pop-rock hits, to jazz forays and improvisational works. He has collaborated with a diverse array of artists, including performances with Art Blakey and Richie Cole and recordings with Stanley Clarke and Kenny Rogers. His track “Morning Desire” with Rogers, became America’s #1 country song in 1986.

Wealthy, glamorous husband-wife detectives Nick and Nora Charles solve murders, drink martinis and crack wise in this romantic screwball comedy. Each show is performed live, with performers utilizing specially designed sound effect devices, providing a nostalgic trip to the past with a modern twist. Every play is recorded and posted at www. artsradionetwork.com for audiences to enjoy long after the curtain has fallen. Join us to relive the golden ages of radio.

May 29-30 / Fri-Sat 8pm / $25-$45 PETER BERNSTEIN, LARRY GOLDINGS AND BILL STEWART

Larry Goldings is a Grammy-nominated pianist, keyboardist, composer, and arranger. Among jazz enthusiasts, his organ trio with guitarist Peter Bernstein and drummer Bill Stewart has been recognized for charting new ground, with synergistic playing and hardswinging yet thoughtful music.

May 23 / Sat. 2pm / $20, $10 students THE BRIDGE PROJECT Special Event

Join us for a fundraiser to support young, aspiring musicians and their world-class jazz guitarist/instructor, Neil Bacher. The South Florida Swing & Jazz Preservation Society has developed a partnership with Arts Garage and Palm Beach County Band Camps in a pilot program to benefit Palm Beach County High School Students who are interested in honing their jazz skills. This performance will showcase their efforts from the first eight-week session and will also serve as a fundraiser to assist in providing more sessions like this in the future. The program’s mission is to bridge the generation gap of Palm Beach County jazz enthusiasts.

May 23 / Sat. 8pm / $25-35-45 BRAZILIAN VOICES INC / Brazilian

Multiple year winners of “Best Brazilian Music Group in the US”, this women’s choir

Golding’s talents have been soughtafter by an impressive range of musicians including James Taylor, Norah Jones, John Mayer, Madeleine Peyroux, Tracy Chapman, Ricki Lee Jones, Herbie Hancock, Elton John, and Leon Russell. In 2007, his live album, Trio Beyond - Saudades, received a Grammy nomination for Best Instrumental Jazz Album of the Year.

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GUMBO LIMBO NATURE CENTER 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton (561) 544-8605

ENVIRONMENTAL CAMP

Weekly Summer Sessions-Morning & Afternoons

At Gumbo Limbo Environmental Camp, children and teens will be immersed in the native world around them through outdoor fun and hands-on activities! Games at the beach, dipnetting in the lagoon, and canepole fishing are just a few of the outdoor adventures that bring our campers back year after year. Older campers learn to canoe! Registration is now open to Boca Raton residents AND Non-residents. Many of the sessions have plenty of openings! Sessions that are full/close to full are noted below.

SEA TURTLE WALKS AND HATCHLING RELEASES

For 2015, we will be moving to an online reservation system. Visit us online to download a pdf file containing the information - including program dates and reservation information - about the Turtle Walk and Hatchling Release Programs. A WALK ON THE ASHLEY TRAIL Every Tues & Wed. 10-11:30am

SEINING THE LAGOON

Sat. May 30th, 9:30-11am

BEACH TREASURES

Wed. May 6th, 3:30-5pm

OUTDOOR MARINE AQUARIUM FEEDINGS

Mon.-Sat. 10:30am Mangrove and Nearshore Reef Aquariums Mon.-Sat. 12:30pm Tropical Coral Reef and Shipwreck Aquariums Sunday 1:30pm All outdoor aquariums

INDOOR AQUARIUM FEEDINGS Daily at 2:30pm

“Express Yourself”

New Exhibit at Milagro Center’s Blueprint Gallery The BLUEPRINT Gallery at Milagro Center is hosting the opening night reception of its latest art exhibit entitled “Express Yourself” on Friday May 8th at 6:30 pm at Milagro Center in Delray Beach. This visual and performing arts event is an opportunity for Milagro Center’s supporters and friends of the organization to experience the same joy and creativity the Center provides daily to the 80 children and Teens it serves each day in its afterschool and summer camp programs. The exhibit will run from May 8th through June 19th 2015. Attendees will view the amazing art in the Gallery exhibited by local artists and then craft their own creative projects while enjoying snacks and wine provided by Whole Foods. Spoken Word, dance, and drumming performances by local talent and Milagro Center’s own teachers round out this entertaining evening. Local jewelry designers and other craftspeople will have their items available for sale during the evening. All who attend will be reminded to express their own inspiration and imagination through the arts! There is no cost to attend. Please RSVP to Cultural Arts Director, Nicole Escalera at nescalera. milagrocenter.org if you would like to attend. “Express Yourself” is the fourth BLUEPRINT Gallery exhibit since the Gallery’s opening in September 2014. More than 70 guests typically attend each Gallery reception and provide support that benefits Milagro Center’s yearlong cultural arts, academics and mentoring programs for atrisk children and teens.

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Tap Happy Musical Dames at Sea Anchors at the Wick

ames at Sea has been described as a tap-happy, navy-crazy celebration of the golden era of movie musicals with a heart as big as the ocean. This quintessential American musical was written by George Haimsohn and Robin Miller with music by Jim Wise. Dames at Sea debuted in 1968 launching the career of Broadway Baby, Bernadette Peters. This production, featuring a live band, includes songs such as There’s Something About You, Raining in My Heart and The Sailor of My Dreams. This production also marks the opening of The Wick Tavern for dinner to both theatre patrons and the general public. “We love a great tap number at The Wick, and this production is filled with terrific dance numbers and great musical memories,” said Marilynn A. Wick, Executive Producer. “This show will be a glorious nostalgic trip for those who remember the golden era of the movie musical, but will also be tremendous fun for new theater goers who want to experience a razzle dazzle extravaganza.” This fun-filled romp plays homage to Busby Berkeley style musicals, with lead characters named after legendary stars Ruby Keeler and Dick Powell The story itself is classic: Ruby steps off a bus from Utah and into her first Broadway show, going from chorus girl to star. But the show may not happen! Hours before the opening night curtain is to rise, the cast learns their theater is being demolished. However, in true “the show must go on”

fashion Ruby and the cast, with the help of some adoring sailors, set a plan in motion to perform the show on a naval battleship. Wick Musical Director, Michael Ursua is helming this production and Angela Morando is choreographing. Dames at Sea opens for previews at The Wick on May 7th with the Gala Grand Opening

on May 9th. Performances are Wednesday through Sunday with matinees at 2:00 p.m. and evening performances beginning at 7:30 p.m. Dinner is now available for both patrons and the general public. Reservations are strongly recommended For more details and tickets, contact the Wick Theatre at 561-995-2333 or visit us on the web at www.thewick.org

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Pairing Dinner for Whiskey Lovers & Foodies Alike

ax’s Social House (SoHo), known for its craft cocktails and tapas- style dishes, is hosting a limited seating Michter’s and Munchies pairing event on May 7th at 6 pm for $40 per person. Whiskey and bourbon lovers will delight in four pairings complemented by SoHo’s signature small plates. The first pairing is a specialty Michter’s cocktail with a smoked chicken and goat cheese stuffed peppadew pepper. Chorizo stuffed dates will be served alongside Michter’s

Unblended American Whiskey. Michter’s Sour Mash will complement a side of craft mac and cheese made with homemade ricotta pasta, with a three-cheese sauce that includes taleggio, pecorino, and Grafton cheddar. Finally, Michter’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon will be paired with Short Rib Empanadas. To purchase tickets, call 561.501.4332 and ask to speak with a manager or visit Max’s Social House in person at 116 NE 6th Ave, one block north of Atlantic Ave.

Relish Mother’s Day with Taste History Culinary Tour

elebrate mom with a food and culture tour of historic Lake Worth & Lantana on Saturday, May 9, 2015. The Taste History Culinary Tours offer a lovely flavor of the cuisine, culture, art and history of Lake Worth and Lantana. Both cities are quaint areas that originated in 1889 boasting engaging cuisines, culture and history.

Taste History incorporates a rotation of cuisine tastings representing varied cultures along with farm-to-table and organic tastings. Taste History combines history, culture and cuisine therefore this gastronomy tour infuses food tastings with the history of the State of Florida and the local area along with visits to historic buildings and art galleries.

Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia is considered the mother of the modern Mother’s Day that originated on May 12, 1907. The efforts to designate a day honoring mothers actually began with the mother of Anna Jarvis whose name was similar. Anna’s mother had organized a woman’s groups to promote friendship, health and sanitation during the Civil War. Within five years of Mother’s Day premiere in 1907, virtually every state was observing the day and in 1914 President Woodrow Wilson made it a national holiday.

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection has selected Taste History Culinary Tours as one of Eight Most Unusual Palm Beach Tours. The Red Carnation Hotel Collection owns Seventeen luxury award-winning, boutique hotels located in the UK, Ireland, South Africa, Switzerland and in Palm Beach, Florida they own the Chesterfield Hotel. Created in 2011, the non-profit Taste History is the first culinary history tour of its kind in Palm Beach County and has grown to feature five cities that are West Palm Beach; Lake Worth and Lantana; and Delray Beach and Boynton Beach. Lori J. Durante, Executive Tour Director, developed the Taste History Culinary Tours as an extension of the Narrated Bus Tours of Historic Delray Beach that began in 2004 which has hosted more than 8,000 people. “I took the Narrated Bus Tour and enriched it by adding food tastings which morphed into the Taste History Culinary Tours of Historic Palm Beach County”, says Lori J. Durante

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Offered year-round, the Taste History is a four-hour food-centric narrated excursion of bus riding and four to six blocks of walking through historic districts for alternate visits to eateries, markets, and an urban farm for food history, food culture facts, foodways information and food tastings. At least three to four eateries are visited per Taste History tour along with trips to historic buildings, cultural centers or art galleries. Tour guests meet the restaurant owners and chefs; and directors and artists of the cultural centers and art galleries. Florida history is narrated by a guide.

Delray’s Only Waterfront Sunset Dining Location By David DiPino The Pineapple Contributing Writer

With the May debut of new menu items, a dining room with intimate alcoves, community bar featuring timber, block and tile, and an expansive outdoor deck perched high-above the Intercoastal Waterway, Hudson Waterway East has reinvented the Old Calypso site into a first-class waterfront dining experience. Hudson’s outdoor deck strategically faces the orange tint of a perfect Florida sunset, a perfect place to sip one of their Purple Maize specialty drinks or nibble on a Jumbo Lump Crab Cake. It’s not often a crab cake can be found that isn’t dominated by the filler or bread crumbs, but Hudson’s new crab cake is chunky, fresh and succulent, garnished with fresh basil and grapefruit (I just love what Hudson does with local grapefruit) and that picture perfect crab puck, which is somehow just flaky enough, soft and yet sturdy and is served in a small puddle of grain mustard aioli. The perfect side car next to an ideal crab cake app is

the Purple Maize, a perfect mix of Hudson corn, blackberries, lemon and brown sugar She’ll love the Ruby Smash with Ketel One Vodka or Bombay Gin, fresh red grapefruit and basil. This drink will have her whisper to you this is a grapefruit dream or other sweet tunes. If there’s one in your party with a little more pep in his or her step then have them order, literally the Tequila lover’s dream, the Anch-chai Rita with Jimador, Ancho Reyes chili liqueur, chai and agave. Hudson Waterway East’s new Chef Paul Niedermann, winner of FOX’s TV show Hell’s Kitchen (Season Nine), and his new menu items at Hudson in Delray Beach, don’t disappoint. Another one of those new menu items is Hudson’s Olive Oil Poached Shrimp with lemon, jalapeno and baguette points to soak up the love. This starter comes out in a mini sauté pan and wow’s the foodie with its presentation and outburst of flavors consisting of top-notch olive oil (the good stuff), fresh lemon squirt, plump and juicy jumbo shrimp that suck up the essence, a perfect conversation starter or ender, in a good way – a mouthful. For those looking to keep it green before the main course then the Fork and Knife Caesar Salad with baby romaine, heirloom tomato and white anchovy, is spectacular. The hearts of the baby romaine dressed with the white anchovies, fresh farm raised heirloom tomatoes and made-in-house Caesar dressing gets the mouth watering. Chef Niedermann’s salute to local caught snapper (a fish which around the state has been promising and plentiful) is the Roasted Local Snapper with San Marzano tomato fondue and Puttanesca compote. A masterpiece of the new menu items at Hudson Waterway East, this is a combination of something I wouldn’t expect Hudson’s, or anywhere else on Atlantic Avenue, it’s Floribbean, Italian, feels like it’s even a salute to the country of Spain, might as well throw in the Mediterranean and probably only on the menu because of the experience and expertise of Chef Niedermann’s travels (he’s cooked at BLT Steak in New York, and culinary adventures in Los Angeles and down here at Doral, as well as Hell’s Kitchen with Chef Gordon Ramsay). The Roasted Local Snapper with San Marzano tomato fondue and Puttanesca compote is a brilliant dish and definitely unique…

Try a glass of Terlan Pinot Grigio or a King Estate Pinot Gris as the Lady Atlantic pulls out of her port under the Atlantic Avenue Bridge and sails south. All of the boat traffic is viewable from the outdoor deck and virtually a majority of the dining room and is also a nice accompaniment to a cold one from featured breweries like the Funky Buddha,

Saltwater Brewery, Cigar City, Terrapin, Lost Coast, Crazy Mountain, Inlet, Ommegang, Ballast Point, Widmer Bros., Pinkus Müeller, Westmalle, Maredsous 6, Stone, and Sam Smith’s. Assistant General Manager David Kaplan leads a service team, which is an informative source on the food and drinks which make up the Hudson menu, while making sure drinks are full and plates are cleared. The ending of a great meal always ends with a delicious dessert. Hudson’s Key Lime Bars and Gluten Free, Guilty Free Chocolate Cake is a great way to cap a wonderful evening of cuisine and libations. Hudson Waterway East has 80 feet of dock space, a perfect destination while out for a cruise on the boat. Happy Hour with food and drink discounts Monday–Friday 4 to 7 p.m. In the Biz at Hudson is a daily 25 percent off entire check for hospitality professionals with proof of employment

(excluding wine bottles over $100). Hours of operation start at 11 a.m., seven-daysa-week and the bar is open late. Hudson Waterway East is located at 900 E. Atlantic Ave., #22, Delray Beach, on the Intracoastal Waterway just off of Atlantic Avenue, by the Atlantic Avenue Bridge. Valet is available day (complimentary) and night (fee). Private Dining is available for parties from 40300 people. Reservations are accepted via SeatMe or by calling Hudson at 561-3031343. For more information visit: www. HudsonDelray.com.

“Taste Atlantic Avenue”

Sat., May 2,9,16,23 • 11am-2pm $65 Tues May 5th evening tour 5-8pm $65pp

“Pineapple Grove”

Thurs. May 21st • 5-8pm $65 Private tours are available for groups of 10+. For more info, please visit our website: www.SavorOurCity.com or call Denise at (954) 410-3177

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