ROYAL PALM THE MAGAZINE – January/February 2023

DEPUTY OF THE YEAR

Sheriff Ric Bradshaw Honoring Alberto Rivas Of District 9

JessSantamaria Good Samaritan Award 2022

Since moving to the western communities in 1974, Jess Santamaria has made a huge difference to the residents there. He first developed commercial businesses, providing much-needed services to the growing Village of Royal Palm Beach.

Santamaria has since given back to his community with numerous charitable works. In 2006, he was elected to the Palm Beach County Commission for District 6, which includes Royal Palm Beach, the Acreage/ Loxahatchee area, Wellington and the Glades. During his eight years on the board, Santamaria donated his yearly $100,000 salary to the Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County.

And for the past 16 years, Santamaria has partnered with PBSO deputies in the western communities to help families in need, donating $15,000 to $25,000 each year to support this mission.

For distinguishing himself for more than 50 years of exceptional service to his neighbors, Jess Santamaria is more than deserving of the Samaritan Award. Congratulations!

(Front row) Michelle, Victoria and Jess Santamaria; (back row) PBSO Lt. Mike Ferrante, Capt. Ulrich Naujoks, RPB Mayor Fred Pinto, RPB Village Manager Ray Liggins and Chris Santamaria.

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ENJOY ‘DINO-MYTE’ FUN AT THE SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR

from the publisher

Dinosaurs may be extinct, but they will come alive at the 111th annual South Florida Fair, which is themed “DinoMyte.” The 2023 event will be held Jan. 13-29. BY

DOREEN MARCIAL POREBA

PBSO DEPUTY OF THE YEAR

Sheriff Ric Bradshaw recently presented awards to members of the community and to Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office employees, including Alberto Rivas of District 9 as Law Enforcement Deputy of the Year. BY JULIE UNGER

DECADES OF REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE

If you are looking for an agent with experience and unmatched know-how, Steven Prince of the Tolliver Prince Realty Group is a great choice to be your professional companion throughout the real estate transaction process. BY MIKE MAY

Departments

ROYAL PALM BUSINESS

Aqua Soft marks a milestone anniversary while serving the community’s water needs.

ROYAL PALM HEALTH Advocate Radiation Oncology offers world-class cancer care close to home, and Tampa General Hospital adds a second TGH Imaging facility in Palm Beach County.

ROYAL PALM TABLE

The new Ocean One Bar and Grille specializes in reasonably priced food and drinks, served quickly.

BY MELANIE KOPACZ

ROYAL PALM TODAY

A new web address, the return of West Fest, a bike share program and expanded public art coming in 2023.

2023 has arrived, and with it many changes in the Village of Royal Palm beach, including a new web address, the return of West Fest, a new bike share program and more public art projects. Read all about these changes in our Royal Palm Today section. 2023 also brings the return of the popular South Florida Fair, which is featured in this issue. It has a “DinoMyte” prehistoric dinosaur theme this year. On our cover, we salute Deputy Alberto Rivas of Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District 9, which serves Royal Palm Beach. Sheriff Ric Bradshaw recently honored him as the Law Enforcement Deputy of the Year. We also visit with longtime real estate professional Steven Prince of the Tolliver Prince Realty Group.

Our Royal Palm Business feature focuses on Aqua Soft, which just passed a major milestone when it marked its 50th anniversary taking care of water needs throughout Palm Beach County. Royal Palm Health makes two stops, first at Advocate Radiation Oncology, which offers world-class cancer care close to home, and then at Tampa General Hospital’s second TGH Imaging facility in Palm Beach County. Finally, Royal Palm Table visits the new Ocean One Bar and Grille in the Southern Palm Crossing shopping plaza, which serves up great food at an incredible value.

As we enter our third year producing a community lifestyle magazine here in Royal Palm Beach, we are grateful for all the readers and advertisers who have made Royal Palm The Magazine possible. We look forward to spending time with you throughout 2023.

Rivera Dawn Rivera, Publisher

Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw with Law Enforcement Deputy of the Year Alberto Rivas of District 9. PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN

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CAFCI Celebrates New Year’s Eve At The RPB Cultural Center Quarter Auction Raises Money For High School Scholarships

CAFCI presented its annual New Year’s Eve Gala on Saturday, Dec. 31 at the Royal

Cultural Center. The dinner was catered by Piquant Cuisine, and there was a champagne toast at midnight to welcome 2023 in style. Attendees at the celebration also enjoyed a 50/50 raffle and door prizes.

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royal palm | social scene PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN

Palm Beach

(Left to right) Event committee members Cindy Beckles, Geneive White, Alvin Nemhard, Audrey Smith, Charmaine Henry and Dennis Wright. (Not shown: Hildreth Stoddard-Brown); Menervah and Linval Taylor with Yvonne Wright; Shauna and Lauriston Simms toast the new year; Debbian Livingstone, Kayla Edwards, Maci Rayne Martin and Winsome Martin; and Geneive White with Audrey Smith.

(Left to right) CAFCI President Dennis and Yvonne Wright; Barclay and Hilary Varlack, Avis Springer and Joe Shenal; Garfield and Shirley King; Dr. Winston Davis and Rhonda Ferrin-Davis; and 50/50 raffle winners Timothy and Thalia Lauren, Cindy Beckles, Audrey Smith and Dennis Wright.

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royal palm | social scene PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN

The Village of Royal Palm Beach hosted a quarter auction on Monday, Dec. 12 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center to help raise money for scholarships going to local high school seniors.

(Left to right) Young at Heart Sunshine Chair Rhonda Ninfo and President Sandy Rubin made these baskets to help the fundraising for high school scholarships; KB Social Artworking’s Kerry Barnes with RPB Senior Programs Supervisor Shakeera Thomas; Lisa Rubino, Cindy Berry and Nancy Wall with their bidding paddles; and Ed Sanders won some cookies.

(Left to right) Young at Heart Club members at the quarter auction; Betsy Palermo and Michele Etzel at the Mary Kaye Cosmetics table; Lisa Rubino and Cindy Berry with their prizes; Dolly Hughes, Shakeera Thomas, Kitty Lannaman and Lorna Pearson; and Sandy Rubin, 50/50 winner Deborah Roberts and Kerry Barnes.

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Seasonal Fun For Everyone At

Royal Palm Beach’s Annual Winter Fest

On Saturday, Dec. 3, the Village of Royal Palm Beach hosted its annual Winter Fest celebration and treelighting ceremony at Commons Park. The event drew a huge crowd of residents getting into the holiday spirit. There were more than a dozen rides and bounce houses available for young children and families. A petting zoo was also on the scene, along with food trucks. The stage was filled with performances by local dance troupes and musical groups playing holiday classics. At 6:15 p.m., the Royal Palm Beach Village Council lit up the Christmas tree in the park with help from Santa Claus. After the tree was lit, a fireworks show capped the day.

PREHISTORIC FUN AT THE FAIRGROUNDS

2023 South Florida Fair Jan. 13-29 Will Be ‘Dino-Myte’

BY DOREEN MARCIAL POREBA

Dinosaurs may be extinct, but they will come alive at the 111th annual South Florida Fair, which is themed “DinoMyte.” The 2023 event will kick off at 5 p.m. with a Ride-A-Thon on Thursday, Jan. 12, and the full fair being held Jan. 13-29 at the South Florida Fairgrounds, located at 9067 Southern Blvd.

With a scale unmatched in animatronic dinosaur displays, Imagine Exhibitions will showcase some of the world’s most unique and recently discovered dinosaurs in a traveling exhibit titled “Dinosaurs Around the World.” Guests will experience a multi-layered narrative and cutting-edge research. They’ll discover which dinosaurs lived where and how they arrived, and learn about tectonic plates, geological formations and the latest paleontological research.

The South Florida Fair also will bring Jurassic Kingdom to fairgoers. Since 2014, this show has been one of the most beloved displays in the fair and festival industry. Host Miss Kala opens the show with an introduction that

sends the audience back in time. Guests will have the opportunity to see lifelike dinosaurs in action and may touch and interact with them throughout the show.

Additional theme-related exhibits include prehistoric dinosaur adventures, a mobile museum, the Palm Beach Museum of Natural History, the Cox Science Museum & Aquarium, dinosaur explorer, the Dino Encounters Excavation Zone and Mr. Adler — an experienced paleontologist who loves to take his babies for a stroll around the fair.

“We like to present what we call ‘edutainment’ at the fair, where our guests can learn and be entertained at the same time,” said Vicki Chouris, the fair’s president and CEO. “We began creating themes in 1993, and our themed expositions are one of the most popular attractions of our 17-day event.”

New experiences at the fair are also a priority. All new for 2023 — two different wine pairing dinners, which will take place in the hospitality building

on Monday, Jan. 23, and on Friday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m. Presented by Cugini Winery, limited tickets will be available for $75 per person, which includes fair admission. Reservations are required. Wine tastings also will occur each day in Building 3, along with demonstrations (included in fair admission).

Another new feature will be a drumline competition on the community stage and two robotic competitions. A kids’ bake off on Jan. 21 will include 25 children from Palm Beach County schools who will make a variety of desserts. Artist Alley will feature the artwork of some of the area’s most creative artists in Building 2, and the Horton Fair Display will show off a giant fair display of rides and more, all made from recycled materials.

(Above) The fair lights up the sky with rides, games and attractions. (Inset) This triceratops replica is one of many dinosaurs included in the Imagine Exhibitions traveling display.

The South Florida Fair’s ice skating shows are among the event’s most popular attractions. The tried-and-true fair favorites also will return, including quilts and other handmade items on display.

Among the top reasons guests attend the fair is to delight in the vendors’ wacky food creations. The usual “fried everything” will be offered, as well as new items, which include Miller Lemonade’s pickle lemonade, Holy Macaroni’s Thai bowls and its build-your-own macaroni bowls, which were introduced last year. Guaca Go is returning with its vegan guacamole and plant-based meat options that can be added.

New vendors include Mango Splash, which will tempt fairgoers with mango cups, mangonadas and empanadas. Guests will be able to build their own gourmet nachos at Rosie’s Nachos, Low & Slow will feature barbecue pork with assorted sides, the Biscuit Barn will create assorted biscuit sandwiches, and Bubble Tea & Bubble Waffles will prepare freshly made teas and waffles.

Of course, the rides are also among the top reasons people attend the fair. More than 200 rides and games will return, including the Midway Sky Eye, North America’s largest traveling Ferris wheel. New rides include the Wave Swinger and Corky’s Wipeout.

At the root of the fair is its awardwinning agriculture and livestock program featuring more than 1,000 exhibitors from more than 30 Florida counties. The Mooternity barn is always a hit, giving guests a chance to see calves being born. This year, a new horse show titled

Hollywood Horses Tricks & Tales is expected to wow guests as well.

Five stages of live music and entertainment will get guests on their feet, dancing the night away, and fans will appreciate that the Tribute Band Competition is returning. The traditional fair offerings that folks have come to expect and enjoy also will be back with attractions that include the racing pigs, ice skating shows, daily parades with custom floats from New Orleans and shopping.

“Our fair is really about making memories and keeping a tradition going that has lasted for more than a century,” Chouris said.

The South Florida Fair is produced by the South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions Inc., a nonprofit organization, and has a longstanding tradition of raising funds for educational and charitable purposes.

For more information, call (561) 7930333 or visit www.southfloridafair.com.

DEPUTY OF THE YEAR

Sheriff Honors

Alberto Rivas Of District 9 And Other Local Heroes At Awards Ceremony

STORY BY JULIE UNGER | PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN

Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw presented awards to members of the community and to Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office employees on Wednesday, Dec. 14. The agency’s annual awards ceremony was held at the PBSO Training Facility in West Palm Beach.

PBSO employees were honored with several awards, such as the Unit Commendation to PBSO units for exceptionally meritorious conduct; the Life Saving Award to employees who distinguished themselves by extraordinary achievement of lifesaving actions;

the Combat Action Medal to deputies who participated in hostile action with exemplary performance; the Combat Star Medal, which is equivalent to the U.S. Armed Forces Purple Heart; the Combat Cross Medal to deputies who, while performing official criminal justice duties or serving in the line of duty, distinguished themselves by extraordinary heroism; and Law Enforcement Deputy of the Year, Corrections Deputy of the Year, Detective of the Year and Non-Sworn Employee of the Year.

Local sheriff’s deputies honored with awards included Deputy Sher-

iff Alberto Rivas of District 9 in Royal Palm Beach, who was honored as Law Enforcement Deputy of the Year, and Deputy Sheriff Tifani Liming, who received a Life Saving Medal.

In the span of four workdays in November 2021, Rivas had himself quite a month. On day one, he conducted a traffic stop, netting a half pound of marijuana and a warrant for possession with intent to sell. The next day, Rivas observed a suspicious man at a bank ATM, this time coming away with 14 stolen debit or credit cards and a fully loaded 9mm concealed handgun.

Deputy

Sheriff Ric Bradshaw with Combat Action Medal awardees Deputy Christopher Bergsma, Deputy Shea Fink, Sgt. Joseph Bonura, Deputy Louis Potter, Deputy Anthony Norris and Sgt. Mike Frazao.

Sheriff Ric Bradshaw gives the thumbs-up sign at the Dec. 14 award ceremony.

Day three was even busier, including another marijuana bust, confiscation of a fully loaded Uzi submachine gun and the apprehension of a suspect under an active felony warrant for armed burglary from 2008. Eight days later, Rivas arrested three men selling methamphetamine, fentanyl, Xanax and trazadone. Rivas made nine arrests, 48 traffic stops and completed 19 field information reports in one month alone, as well as all of his hard work, dedication and excellent attention to detail during the other 11 months.

“Deputy Rivas has a strong work ethic. This, combined with the vigilance he displays while on patrol, has made him a beneficial member of the District 9 team who is respected by his peers and supervisors alike,” said Capt. Ulrich Naujoks, commander of PBSO District 9, which covers the Village of Royal Palm Beach. “All of the deputies assigned to District 9 strive to ensure that the safety of the public is a top priority, while still providing the best levels of service possible. I was very proud to know that one of the deputies assigned to the district was recognized for his hard work and commitment to public safety.”

In July, Liming responded to a residential fire in Loxahatchee, where an injured elderly female was trapped in-

side. The victim’s daughter was afraid to enter alone due to preexisting medical conditions. Liming entered the house, which was filled with smoke. She located the woman in the kitchen, dragging her away from the flames and eventually from the home to a safe location. Both Liming and the woman were transported to the hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation. Liming’s quick response saved the life of the elderly woman.

Members of the public were also presented with Samaritan Awards, which are given by the sheriff to residents for their outstanding acts, achievements or exceptional service relative to the ideals of law enforcement service.

There were a number of local honorees among the several dozen awards that were given out, including Samaritan Awards to former Palm Beach County Commissioner Jess Santamaria and Wellington High School student John Swiderski.

Since moving to the western communities in 1974, Santamaria has made a huge difference to local residents. He first developed commercial businesses, providing much-needed services to the growing Village of Royal Palm Beach. He has since given back to his community with numerous charitable works. In 2006, he was elected to the county commission and served on the board eight years.

Swiderski is a student at the Fire Science Academy at Wellington High School who aspires to become a firefighter. This 17-year-old future first responder jumped into action when a day at the beach turned deadly serious last July. When 59-year-old Tim Schoener found himself caught in a rip current, he desperately tried to swim back to shore, but quickly became exhausted. Swiderski was nearby with his football teammates. He heard the man’s cries for help and acted courageously and without hesitation, swimming out to Schoener and assisting him back to shore.

Royal Palm Beach Village Manager Ray Liggins, Lt. Mike Ferrante, Deputy of the Year Alberto Rivas, Mayor Fred Pinto and Capt. Ulrich Naujoks.

Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw with (L-R) Samaritan Award honoree Jess Santamaria, Samaritan Award honoree John Swiderski, and Life Saving Award recipient Deputy Tifani Liming of District 15 serving the Acreage/Loxahatchee area.

“Our logo, which features a lion, is actually a door knocker and used by many as ‘guardian of the home’, the lion represents strength, pride and protection. It is also majestic, fierce and, of course, known as the ‘King of the Jungle.’”

— Steven Prince

DECADES OF EXPERIENCE

Realtor Steven Prince Brings His Unique Expertise To Clients Looking To Buy Or Sell A Home

BY MIKE MAY

If you are looking for a real estate agent with experience and unmatched knowhow, Steven Prince of the Tolliver Prince Realty Group is a great choice to be your professional companion throughout the real estate transaction process.

Prince, a longtime area resident who grew up and attended middle school and high school in the western communities, understands the local real estate scene very well. He has 26 years of experience in the real estate industry — six years as a real estate appraiser and 20 years as a real estate agent.

Since 2012, Prince has been a managing partner with Tolliver Prince Realty, where his specialty is in mortgage lending.

The key to Prince’s success in the real estate industry is his intimate knowledge of all aspects of the buying and selling of property. His skill set is rather unique.

“I originally became licensed as a mortgage lender 26 years ago,” Prince said. “At that time, I was hired by World Savings, and they trained me to become a real estate appraiser. I worked for the bank for three years before leaving and becoming a full-time mortgage broker. In 2002, I realized that I worked hard at obtaining a mortgage license and an appraisal license, so I figured getting my real estate license would just add more

credibility. So, that is exactly what I did.”

At Tolliver Prince Realty, Prince spearheads a team of 10 real estate professionals who guide clients through any given real estate buying or selling experience. According to Prince, many real estate deals fall through the cracks, so to speak, because of a lack of understanding of all the “ins and outs” of the real estate business.

Prince describes himself as a real estate troubleshooter who understands the language of banks and underwriters. Not every real estate agent can confidently make such a claim. But Prince’s background as an appraiser, in banking and in development puts him in a unique position in the real estate profession.

To truly understand and appreciate Tolliver Prince Realty’s commitment to excellent customer service, look no further than the organization’s logo.

“Our logo, which features a lion, is actually a door knocker and used by many as ‘guardian of the home,’” Prince explained. “The lion represents strength, pride and protection. It is also majestic, fierce and, of course, known as the ‘King of the Jungle.’ We wanted our clients to know that Tolliver Prince Realty will serve as a ‘guardian of their home’ throughout the real estate sale process.”

While the logo gives you an idea of the group’s commitment to high-quality customer service, it’s more important to emphasize the ability of Prince and his team to navigate pitfalls during the process of buying and selling a home.

“Hands down, our experience and backgrounds in this business are second to none,” he said. “There are very few, if any, real estate firms or individual agents who have a real estate appraisal, mortgage and development background. There are some fantastic Realtors out there, but there are so many moving parts inside a real estate transaction that stretch far beyond the Realtor’s duties, such as appraisal, title, financing, survey and inspection. Many transactions fall apart because of a lack of experience.”

At Tolliver Prince, clients are treated like they are going to board an airplane

where the goal is to arrive safely at their final destination.

“We use a ‘boarding pass’ as a means of educating our buyers and sellers,” Prince explained. “Our goal is to get our clients from Point A to Point B, safely. During the flight, we may hit turbulence, but a skilled pilot knows how to navigate through the turbulence. This is exactly why technology will never take away the Realtor. Technology cannot solve the emotions of a buyer and seller when things start to go south.”

Regardless of where you live in central Palm Beach County or beyond, and what kind of real estate price point you are considering, Tolliver Prince Realty Group is well-positioned to lend a helping hand.

“The bulk of our sales are $500,000 and north, but we still work with clients with lower price points,” he said.

One of Prince’s past clients, who had a great real estate experience with him, is Todd Fronrath, a partner with the West Palm Beach law firm of Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath.

“Steve did a great job listing and helping to sell my home in Wellington,” Fronrath said. “The deal was going along smoothly until about two days before closing. There was an issue with the buyer and the appraisal. Steve went above and beyond to meet with the other agent, the buyer and the lender to work out the details. He did an outstanding job, and I sold the home. Since then, he has helped other members of my family with their real estate needs.”

To reach Steven Prince of the Tolliver Prince Realty Group, call (561) 7197474 or (800) 596-1035, e-mail steve@ tolliverprince.com or visit on the web at www.tolliverprince.com.

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A FAMILY BUSINESS FOR 50 YEARS

Aqua Soft Marks A Milestone Anniversary While Serving Community’s Water Needs

Aqua Soft Water Systems in Royal Palm Beach recently marked a milestone anniversary — 50 years of installing and servicing the water systems at homes and businesses across Palm Beach County.

Aqua Soft started out as a family business and remains one to this day.

“In the mid-1960s, my father Lloyd Rice worked for Pratt Whitney. He was part of ‘Skunkworks,’ the engineering team that built the SR-71 spy plane’s engine,” Debbie Suftko recalled. “That job required my parents to move often and live undercover — after all, we were

fighting in Vietnam. My parents knew this was no life to raise a family.”

By the 1970s, Lloyd and his wife Peggy had two children, Debbie and Darren. They purchased a triplex that was on well water. Little did they know, that decision would lead to a new business venture. “They purchased a water softener, and soon my father learned that he had to repair it often,” Debbie said. “Once he learned to repair our softener, he was soon repairing the neighbor’s system. It was at that point, they knew that God had provided a business.”

The couple used their savings to open Aqua Soft in 1972. “At this point, we had moved into a home in Lake Clarke Shores, and we ran the business out of the garage,” Debbie continued. “Over the years, we moved the business four times, stepping up to larger locations.”

Previous locations have been on Old Okeechobee Road, Military Trail and Broadway Street in Lake Worth before moving to the current location on Business Park Way in Royal Palm Beach. “We built this building in 1997,” Debbie said.

Lloyd and Peggy Rice (seated) with Eric, Debbie, Alex, Lindsay and Ryan Suftko (standing).

Cheers To 50 Years!

In 1984, Aqua Soft became the authorized dealer for Kinetico Water Systems in Palm Beach and Broward counties.

“By the mid-1980s, both my brother and I were also working in the family business. Darren became our well driller, and I started out in scheduling,” Debbie recalled. “As the years passed, we hired more employees, and Darren branched out into his own well drilling company, Rice Well Drilling. Darren still drills our wells to this day.”

In more recent years, a third generation has joined the family business.

“By the mid-2010s, my three boys — Eric, Alex and Ryan Suftko — came to work in our business to help continue the family legacy,” Debbie explained. “Over our 50 years in business, the Lord has truly blessed us, and we strongly believe in giving back. We have actively given to Water for Life, an organization that helps provide clean drinking water around the world, as well as Tunnels to Towers, an organization that helps our veterans and first responders.”

Aqua Soft has also made donations to Habitat for Humanity, as well as many other local charities and nonprofit organizations.

“We do a lot of work with different

animal rescues, such as Barky Pines. We donated all their water systems to them. The Rare Species Conservatory Foundation had their whole system stolen, and we replaced it free of charge for them,” Debbie said.

While the business provides regular monthly service for many clients, equipment sales remain the heart of the business.

“The biggest thing out on the market now is whole house reverse osmosis systems,” Debbie said. “That brings people bottled water quality at their tap.”

These are the types of systems that giant cruise ships use, and they are becoming more popular with residential customers as well.

“That seems to be the wave of the future, and we install those daily,” Debbie said. “We customize them to the customer’s water, since there are different filters you can use.”

On top of residential service in the western communities, Aqua Soft does a great deal of work in the commercial sphere.

“We also do a tremendous amount of horse farms in Wellington,” she said. “Everything from small homes to large commercial facilities.”

Debbie believes that her company’s size and experience make Aqua Soft the

best choice for those in the market for a water system.

“We have been around for so long that we have the knowledge base,” she said. “We are able to buy in bulk, so we can keep the costs down. Because we install so many, we understand exactly what the customer needs.”

Aqua Soft celebrated the company’s 50th anniversary with several giveaway events and special discounts. Now, they are looking toward the future.

“We are celebrating with our 39 employees and family. Most of our employees have been with us for more than 10 years, with many over 30 or 40 years,” Debbie said. “Our first employee, Terry Stitt, my mother Peggy’s brother, still works for us, along with his boys. We were also recently blessed to welcome in the fourth generation when Alex and his wife Kalee welcomed a daughter, Lindsay Grace.”

So, if you stop by the office today, you will often see Lloyd and Peggy Rice working hard beside their daughter Debbie and their grandsons Eric, Alex and Ryan.

Aqua Soft Water Systems is located at 220 Business Park Way in Royal Palm Beach. For more info., call (561) 7537700 or visit www.aquasoftpalmbeach. com.

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WinterFest 2022 with Vanilla Ice A Smashing Success

Winterfest with Vanilla Ice 2022 was presented by the Wellington Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Village of Wellington. Our gracious Host Venue Sponsors were the Santamaria Family, the Royal Inn and the Original Wellington Mall, and our Stage Sponsors were Grand Champions Polo Club, CTV Sports and Orbital Gaming. These sponsors allowed a most successful Winterfest, providing a lineup of exceptional holiday performances, phenomenal food vendors, holiday shopping, exhibitors, Santa, Blizzard Beach Winter Wonderland Village and snow!

Local celebrity musical sensation, philanthropist and Emmy Award-nominated DIY Network star Vanilla Ice performed his iconic, celebrated musical hits to an overflowing crowd.

Winterfest is the most anticipated holiday event of the season. The exceptional hard work and dedication of sponsors, vendors and the professionals at the Village of Wellington allow us to celebrate the success of this event. Each has so many individual gifts and talents; collaboratively they are among the very best if not THE BEST event/ venue professionals in the industry. A very special thank you to our partners at the Village of Wellington, and their incredible team of Michelle Garvey, Jeffrey Goldman, Ryan Hagopian, Mark Belcourt, Alex Wamsley and Rick Febles for their extraordinary hard work.

Our magnificent stage, courtesy of Grand Champions Polo Club, was perfectly implemented and executed by Maureen Gross, Mike Ferreira, Chris King and their amazing team.

The Chamber wishes to thank our sponsors, without who we could not host such a spectacular event.

Host Venue and Title Sponsors

Jess Santamaria Family

The Royal Inn Hotel

Original Wellington Mall

Media and Stage Sponsors

Grand Champions Polo Club CTV Sports Orbital Gaming

Presenting Sponsor

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center Wellington

Entertainment Sponsor Gast Construction Group Wellington International and the Winter Equestrian Festival

Blizzard Beach Sponsor

HCA Florida Palms West Women’s and Children’s Center

Our performers could not have been more phenomenal! The talents of our local superstars are amazing. If you have not heard or seen of the following, please make it a point to check them out. They are exquisite each in their own! Thank you to our Master of Ceremonies Wes Kain, Tom Blake, Larry Brendler, “Living the 80s” and Wellington Dance Theatre.

Thank you to our exceptional volunteers from Palm Beach Central High School, Wellington High School, Suncoast High School and Polo Park Middle School.

A very special thank you to Scott Sweigart, Felicity Biggans, Meghan Buser, Jane Garifo-Springer, Joe Cordero, Tina Martin and Walter Imperatore for their time, talents and diligence, as well as the

Snow Globe Photo Booth Sponsor

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

Snow Sponsors

Coral Shores Behavioral Health Shullman Orthodontics Wellington Bay

Lounge Sponsors First National Bank Coastal Community Wellington

360 Photo Booth Sponsor Integrity Dental

Comfort Station Sponsors

Christ Community Church Hack Tax & Accounting Services LLC

Coral Behavioral Services

Selfie Sponsor 501cTees

Wellington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Our local superstar and philanthropist Vanilla Ice astounds us each year. His spirit of giving and dedication to our community is outstanding. His efforts and those of his team make this event possible. Each is to be commended and thanked for their generosity and for giving back to Wellington. The chamber is grateful to have the privilege of collaborating with them!

The chamber salutes all the exhibitors, sponsors and performers for making their contribution to Wellington’s unique lifestyle, its economy and this spectacular event! And to each of you for attending… for being part of this event and for being a part of our community.

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce another smashing success!

Keith

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World-Class Cancer Care Close to Home

Advocate Radiation Oncology has recently established a new state-of-the-art cancer treatment center in West Palm Beach. Known for providing the most innovative radiation therapy available, it is Advocate’s second location on Florida’s east coast. This new office gives residents throughout Southeast Florida access to world-class physicians and advanced cancer treatment technology.

Led by Dr. Georges Hobeika and Dr. Thomas Klein, the West Palm Beach cancer treatment center features an experienced team of compassionate, board-certified radiation oncologists who partner with cancer patients to

customize personal treatment plans that include the most precise cancer-fighting machines on the market.

After many years of dedication to cancer patients across the United States, Hobeika brings valuable experience and empathetic care to the region. He advocates an evidence-based approach that puts patients first, ensuring that they receive personalized treatment with an emphasis on minimizing side effects.

Fluent in English, French, Arabic and Spanish, Hobeika has participated in many cancer support groups, channeling his passion for improving the wellness of his patients.

“Dr. Hobeika combines extensive cancer-treatment knowledge with a caring and warm personality. His ability to create customized treatment plans using this approach aligns with the guiding principles of our practice,” said Dr. Arie Dosoretz, managing partner at Advocate Radiation Oncology. “We are excited to welcome Dr. Hobeika and to offer these services to the patients of Florida’s east coast with the addition of our West Palm Beach location.”

Hobeika joins Klein as a leader and advocate for cancer patients on Florida’s east coast. Klein is currently accepting patients in the West Palm Beach area.

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He values the personal relationships he forms with each patient and is committed to helping them in their fight against cancer both in and out of the clinic. He is passionate about raising awareness about cancer treatment and educates physicians around the country on making better treatment decisions for their patients.

Advocate Radiation Oncology is a locally owned and operated radiation oncology practice. The Advocate team of doctors work tirelessly to create individualized treatment plans that are aimed at maximizing effectiveness while minimizing the impact of treatment on a patient’s daily life.

A patient-focused approach requires the physician and surrounding staff to understand a patient’s goals and provide a compassionate and comfortable experience throughout the cancer treatment journey. The entire team at Advocate firmly believes that all patients deserve to feel that their care team is a source of strength and support from the moment they first walk through the door.

The process begins by first learning the essential details about each patient, their daily life and overall health. The goal at Advocate Radiation Oncol-

ogy is to develop a highly personalized treatment plan that caters to each individual’s needs. This includes forming a well-organized and focused radiation oncology team that works closely with each patient, their caregivers and the other physicians involved in the patient’s fight against cancer. Then the Advocate team reviews the plan with the patient and their loved ones, so everyone knows what to expect and is comfortable moving forward together. As advocates, the team stays by the patient’s side throughout the treatment journey, every step of the way.

Most people may not know that radiation therapy has been used to treat cancer for more than 100 years. Radiation therapy is a safe and effective cancer treatment and is included in many treatment plans. Most likely, a patient’s treatment plan will be combined with chemotherapy and surgery to provide the best chance of controlling the disease.

With today’s technology, radiation therapy can target cancer cells with pinpoint accuracy. Advocate patients have access to the latest Varian technology, including the Halcyon, Identify and TrueBeam radiotherapy systems, widely recognized as the most innovative

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cancer-fighting machines on the market. Combined with a team of boardcertified radiation oncologists trained at some of the nation’s most prestigious institutions, cancer patients receive compassionate, cutting-edge care.

Each Advocate treatment plan is unique to the patient, guided by the most up-to-date data to ensure that patients receive the most appropriate evidence-based cancer care. This allows patients to receive modern radiation treatment that can be delivered quickly and efficiently so that patients can live their lives with minimal disruption.

At Advocate Radiology Oncology, physicians provide treatments for breast, prostate, lung, head, neck and other types of cancer. The mission of this toptier team of doctors and staff is in the name — to advocate for each cancer patient during their journey.

The West Palm Beach location of Advocate Radiation Oncology is located at 4832 Okeechobee Blvd., with additional Florida locations in Tamarac, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Bradenton and Naples. For more information about Advocate Radiation Oncology, call (561) 277-0786 or visit www.advocatero. com.

Oncology, physicians provide treatments for breast, prostate, lung, head, neck and other types of cancer. The mission of this top-tier team of doctors and staff is in the name — to advocate for each cancer patient during their journey.

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EXPANDED ACCESS TO DIAGNOSTICS

Tampa General Hospital Adds Second TGH Imaging Facility In Palm Beach County

As part of its commitment to connecting the Palm Beach and Treasure Coast communities to highly complex medical care, Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has acquired Palm Beach Radiology in North Palm Beach, its second outpatient imaging facility in the area.

Remaining in the same location at 733 U.S. Highway 1, Building 2B, North Palm Beach, the full-service radiology center will now be known as TGH Imaging. The same physicians — Dr. Donald Goodwin, Dr. Walter Forman and Dr. Robert Stickle — will lead the practice. The same team of radiolo-

gists, technologists and support staff will continue to provide the exceptional customer service and experience that the community has come to expect. Patients now also enjoy access to a TGH Imaging PET/CT center in Palm Beach Gardens. Accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR), TGH Imaging’s board-certified, subspecialized on-site radiologists work as a team with highly trained technologists to offer patients high-quality exam results, often available on the same day. TGH Imaging brings together essential assets to significantly increase access, maximize efficien-

cy, and continue to provide high-quality images and excellent customer service to patients and physicians in Palm Beach County. It is also an ACR Breast Imaging Center of Excellence.

“Adding a highly experienced and clinically excellent team such as Palm Beach Radiology will round out our services offerings to the Palm Beach and Treasure Coast communities,” said Sherri Lewman, senior vice president of enterprise imaging at TGH. “Patients in the area can now receive imaging exams within the Tampa General system, making for a more seamless experience.”

As a diagnostic resource for both patients and physicians, TGH Imaging offers a range of exams, including highfield, short-bore MRI (including breast MRI), multidetector CT, image-guided biopsies, 3D mammography, ultrasound, bone density scan and digital Xray.

“This is an exciting opportunity for us to be part of an academic medical center that expands care options to our community, while continuing the level of care and services that our patients and referring physicians have come to expect from us since we opened our doors in 2007,” said Goodwin, a radiologist and co-founder of Palm Beach Radiology. “We are eager to leverage the expertise and resources of Tampa General to provide another level of support for our patients.”

TGH Imaging will not only support patients and physicians in the South Florida area, but also work closely with the academic medical center’s TGH Cancer Institute, allowing for a more streamlined process from diagnosis to treatment.

The teams will take a multidisciplinary approach and strongly emphasize compassionate and personalized care that focuses on the whole patient. Should patients require treatment in Tampa, they can return home to the east coast for follow-up care with their healthcare provider.

This recent acquisition continues TGH’s east coast expansion. For the past two years, Tampa General has been creating a framework of state-of-the-art services for patients in the Palm Beach

and Treasure Coast areas with the expertise and innovation of a preeminent academic medical center.

The Florida East Coast initiative includes another TGH Imaging center in Palm Beach Gardens, and alliances with the Cancer Center of South Florida and Gastro Group of the Palm Beaches. It has established TGH General Surgeons of the Palm Beaches, with renowned West Palm Beach robotic surgeons Dr. Daniel R. Higgins and Dr. Itzhak Shasha. The TGH Cancer Institute also recently partnered with West Palm Beachbased physicians Dr. Robert Scoma, a thoracic surgical oncologist, and Dr. Jason Hechtman, a breast cancer surgeon.

“We are the State of Florida’s hospital. We want to support, complement and augment current care in the community, so patients can get what they need without leaving the state,” said John Couris, president and CEO of TGH. “As a research and academic hospital, we’re not just practicing medicine. We’re defining how it is practiced. TGH is building a patient-centered system to deliver world-class care.”

Tampa General Hospital is the thirdhighest-ranked hospital in Florida by U.S. News & World Report for 2022-23, the primary teaching affiliate of the USF

Health Morsani College of Medicine, and has been Florida’s leading academic medical center for more than 50 years. Patients who need a higher level of care have a direct connection to Tampa General’s academic medical center resources through its academic affiliation, including research breakthroughs, a wider variety of clinical trials and options for advanced immunotherapy procedures, enhanced personal treatment plans, and a convenient path to complex surgeries.

TGH has been affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine since the school was created in the early 1970s. TGH is the primary teaching affiliate of the medical school at the University of South Florida, and more than 300 medical school residents are assigned to Tampa General Hospital for specialty training in areas ranging from general internal medicine to neurosurgery. In addition, USF medical, nursing, pharmacy and physical therapy students all receive part of their training at TGH. Faculty of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine admit and care for patients at Tampa General, as do private practice physicians, many of whom also serve as adjunct clinical faculty at USF.

To learn more about TGH Imaging, visit www.tghimaging.com.

“Adding a highly experienced and clinically excellent team such as Palm Beach Radiology will round out our services offerings to the Palm Beach and Treasure Coast communities.”

Sherri Lewman, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Imaging at Tampa General Hospital

GREAT FOOD AT INCREDIBLE VALUE

The New Ocean One Bar And Grille Specializes In Reasonably-Priced Food And Drinks, Served Quickly

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Ocean One Bar and Grille has been reeling in the customers since its debut in Royal Palm Beach last fall, hooking people with its savory menu of seafood, steaks and more, at an incredible value.

The restaurant sits lakeside along Southern Blvd. in the Southern Palm Crossing plaza. It features a huge open dining area with an aesthetic industrial feel, along with a 30-seat bar. Come for lunch, watch a game or have dinner.

Above all, it’s the hard-to-beat prices that create a fantastic value and great vibes. “The food is really good, and it’s not going to break the bank. The drinks are good — they’re strong. The food comes quickly,” Regional Manager Erik Conway said. “That’s what we’re known for — great food, amazing prices and good drinks.”

The menu offers a diverse selection of full-portion lunch items at a set price

of $5.99, every day from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., which makes for either a great lunch or an early dinner. The generous portions come as a surprise to many when the food arrives.

Also, to the delight of many guests, is the all-day, every day premium drink price, set at $11 for three cocktails. It’s part of the never-ending happy hour, where people can mix-and-match or stick with the same drink.

“You don’t have to have the same three,” Conway explained “You can have a Cosmo, then wine with dinner and a chocolate martini at the end. We also have build-your-own. Three Titos for $13. Kettle is three for $11, and Grey Goose is three for $15.”

All beers, meanwhile, are $3.50 for both domestic and imported.

Grab a seat inside or out. There’s ample seating outdoors, whether it’s along

the lake or inside the covered patio, with TV monitors and an indoor-outdoor fireplace. Or grab one of the large booths or tables in the dining room, which seats nearly 250 guests.

Lunchtime is a great opportunity to try many of the main menu items. Start off with the Crispy Calamari enrobed in a light breading and cooked to perfection, served with Wakame salad and Szechuan garlic sauce.

Ocean One Wings are the signature appetizer. They’re mahogany glazed and tender with sprinklings of scallions and sesame seeds. The Quesadilla appetizer can be enough on its own. It’s filled with grilled chicken, jack cheese, roasted peppers and caramelized onion, served with salsa and sour cream. The Ocean One Mussels also top the menu, smoked in a tomato chardonnay stew with a toasted baguette for dipping.

(Left) The signature Chef DS Snapper is pan seared and served over a sweet potato mash with garlic spinach, hearts of palm slaw and a vanilla rum butter sauce. (Top, left to right) The Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass is served atop stir-fried vegetables and black rice vinaigrette; the Spicy Steamed Clams features chorizo in a parsley-chardonnay broth; the popular Ocean One Fish & Chips are served golden and crunchy with seasoned fries; Ocean One Wings are mahogany glazed with sprinklings of scallions and sesame seeds; the Ocean One Mussels are smoked in a tomato chardonnay stew; the Crispy Calamari is lightly breaded and cooked to perfection; the Grilled Salmon is served over mashed potatoes; and the Full Lamb Rack is Dijon-herb marinated on top of a wild mushroom and asparagus risotto.

The hands-down favorite with lunchgoers is the Ocean One Fish & Chips. “Big portions, prepared to order. It’s a whole filet,” Conway said. “We sell thousands a day between all of our locations.”

The fish is lightly crunchy outside while tender inside, paired with sea-

soned fries and creamy coleslaw.

The Grilled Salmon is also in demand, presented over a bed of mashed potatoes, house vegetables with lemon garlic herb sauce drizzled atop. For burger lovers, there’s the Half-Pound Sirloin Burger, prepared to your liking.

There are a number of flavorful sal-

ads, including the Breaded Warm Goat Cheese salad with toasted pine nuts, cherry tomatoes and sundried tomato vinaigrette. For chicken and pasta dishes, try the Chicken Parmesan or the Penne Pasta with chicken, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, caramelized onions and parmesan cheese pomodoro sauce.

There is an expanded menu at dinnertime. For a sweet and hearty dinner, try Executive Chef David Stein’s top creation, the Chef DS Snapper with a sweet southern twist. The pan-seared snapper is served over sweet potato mash with sauteed garlic spinach, hearts of palm slaw and a vanilla rum butter sauce. The Lamb Rack is also a must-try. It is Dijon herb marinated on top of a creamy bed of wild mushroom and asparagus risotto.

The Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass is a delicious blend of flavors, served with

Ocean One Bar and Grille sits lakeside along Southern Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach’s Southern Palm Crossing.

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stir-fried baby bok choy, jasmine rice, spinach, mushrooms, broccoli, carrots and celery over a black rice vinaigrette.

A kids’ menu is also available with burger options, grilled cheese, pasta and more. Sweeten up the experience with dessert, like the popular Creme Brulee or the Ocean One Mexican Sundae.

The restaurant sees a high number of guests each day with a goal of serving each one in under 13 minutes. “People come here to hang out and have a great time,” Conway said.

This is the restaurant group’s sixth South Florida location, in addition to Delray Beach, Kendall, Davie, Dania Beach and Coral Springs. The original was started in Las Vegas by owner Tony Visone, who then brought the concept to the Sunshine State. He not only created the restaurant’s concept but also coded the software used to track its day-

to-day business. Each meal served can be seen in a real-time ticker on the company’s web site.

It’s that sheer volume and hard work that keeps the restaurant growing.

“We’re getting shipments to us three to five times a week. We couldn’t freeze food or buy frozen food if we wanted to.

We’re so busy. The same with shipments of liquor and beer. We have to keep up with it,” Conway said.

Ocean One Bar and Grille is located at 11111 Southern Blvd. in the Southern Palm Crossing plaza. For more information, call (561) 270-7373 or visit www. oceanonefl.com.

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MANY EXCITING CHANGES IN 2023

New Web Address, The Return Of West Fest, Bike Share Program & Expanded Public Art

The new year, 2023, is bringing many new and exciting changes to the Village of Royal Palm Beach. This includes a new web address. The village has adopted a .gov domain name to give residents the extra confidence that the information they are receiving is from a trusted official government source. Before a .gov domain name is issued, applications are carefully examined to ensure that the entity is a genuine, U.S.-based government or public sector organization. Find the village’s new web address at www.royalpalmbeachfl.gov.

West Fest Is Back!

For the first time since 2017, West Fest will return this February. Dust off your boots and kick up your heels! Royal Palm Beach West Fest will be held Friday, Feb. 17 from 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 18 from noon to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 19 from noon to 6 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park.

Enjoy another family fun-filled weekend with the kids’ fun zone, carnival rides, western-style performers, live country entertainment, a chili cookoff, homemade barbecue, lumberjack shows, a petting zoo, axe throwing and so much more. In addition, shop the 40-plus western-themed arts and craft

vendors, taste some amazing food and drinks provided by local food trucks, and visit the “Swamp Bar” for refreshments.

The event will also include the crowning of the “Miss West Fest” and “Mr. West Fest” pageant winners (all ages) that will take place at the amphitheater. Registration details for the pageant will be posted to the Village of Royal Palm Beach web site and Facebook page in the coming weeks. For more information on how to register as a vendor, visit www. pottcevents.com. Attendees are encouraged to walk, bike, carpool or use free parking at Commons Park. Bring lawn chairs and a blanket for a day of fun for all ages. Learn more about West Fest at www.royalpalmbeachfl.gov.

Bike Share Program

Another exciting addition, the On Bike Share Program, is already available for the enjoyment of residents at Commons Park. Patrons interested in taking advantage of this program must register inside the Sporting Center at Commons Park. Bicycles are located at both ends of the park, next to the bridges just before you get to the playgrounds. For more information, contact the Sporting Center staff at (561) 753-1232.

More Public Art Coming To RPB

Chances are, if you’ve driven by the intersection of Okeechobee Blvd. and Royal Palm Beach Blvd., you’ve seen one of the village’s main public art pieces. In 2018, the Royal Palm Beach Village Council approved its first Art in Public Places Ordinance, aiming to enhance the quality of the visual environment in the village. Much like nearby municipalities with robust public art programs, Royal Palm Beach is moving toward infusing visual arts intentionally, through a vetting process that aligns with the village’s vision and mission. The Art in Public Places ordinance applies one percent of vertical construction costs by private developments and capital projects to be required for the acquisition of permanent public art. Specifically, the requirement applies only to projects whose one percent costs would equal $25,000 or more.

Examples of public art are already apparent within Royal Palm Beach. Veterans Park, which includes bronze statues and beautiful memorials commemorating those who served, along with a range of amenities from the amphitheater, interactive fountain, and waterfalls, has brought an atmosphere of charm and serenity to the village for two decades. Ad-

ditionally, on the corner of Okeechobee Blvd. and Royal Palm Beach Blvd., you can find the aforementioned large palm frond sculpture created by artist Mark Fuller, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Village of Royal Palm Beach in 2009, growing from 11 to 38,000 residents over the years.

Today, the Art in Public Places Ordinance applies to the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Currently, the Cultural Center needs a public art piece to satisfy the ordinance after the facility underwent expansions and improvements in 2019. With the one percent funding, village staff has allocated funding for public art and is in the process of evalu-

ating an artist to create unique work of art for the community.

Creating original artworks from leading artists is an exciting task for the new program, as well as facilitating the acquisition of public art by private developers. In accordance with the Art in Public Places Ordinance, public art aims to enhance the quality of life and raise the level of citizen awareness of the importance of aesthetic experiences in their everyday lives. Additionally, with new and redevelopment projects happening throughout the community, it would be no surprise to find striking new visual artworks appearing across Royal Palm Beach in the near future.

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LOCAL SPECIALISTS AT TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL’S CANCER INSTITUTE DELIVER POWERFUL ACCESS TO ACADEMIC MEDICINE AND COMPLEX CANCER CARE.

Dr. Jason Hechtman is a surgeon and breast specialist with Tampa General’s Cancer Institute, which is nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report and the Commission on Cancer (CoC) for excellent care. Utilizing cutting-edge treatments and advanced surgical interventions, Dr. Hechtman provides the best medical care while ensuring patients feel beautiful and confident with the results. And for those needing complex care, Dr. Hechtman works with Tampa General’s Health Care Ambassadors to seamlessly coordinate care and to follow up.

For a consultation with Dr. Hechtman, please call (561) 644-0125.

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