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2021 WOMAN VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR LUNCHEON

WHAT: The Junior League of Boca Raton held its 34th-annual Woman Volunteer of the Year luncheon at The Boca Raton late last year, honoring 22 nominees for their service to our community. The event included a fashion show hosted by Saks Fifth Avenue featuring the L’Agence brand and a silent auction. Debralyn Belletieri was named the 2021 Woman Volunteer of the Year for her work with the American Association of Caregiving Youth.

WHERE: The Boca Raton

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1. Kari Oeltjen, Robin Mautino, Jamie Sauer, Holli Rockwell Trubinsky, and Clara Smith 2. Joe Trubinsky and Holli Rockwell Trubinsky 3. Saks GM Heather Shaw, Tara RudesDann of L’Agence, City Councilwoman Yvette Drucker, and Mayor Scott Singer 4. Debralyn Belletieri, 2021 Woman Volunteer of the Year Winner 5. JLBR President Jamie Sauer and Tara RudesDann of L’Agence

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6. Mark Larkin, Clara Smith, Kari Oeltjen, Debralyn Belletieri, Holli Rockwell Trubinsky, Jamie Sauer, and Dr. Kathy Schilling 7. Paige Kornblue and Steve Weagle, MCs of the event 8. Patti Carpenter, Marci Shatzman, Pat Thomas, and Holli Rockwell Trubinsky 9. Susan Brockway, Michelle Rubin, Amy Kazma, Kathy Adkins, Holly Shuttler, Kelly Fleming, and Mary Donnell 10. Elise Meyer, Kristy Meyer, Kari Oeltjen, Holli Rockwell Trubinsky, Clara Smith, Jason Smith, and Michelle Smith

CORVINA GRAND OPENING

WHAT: In early December, guests gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Corvina Seafood Grill, Boca Raton’s newest dining destination. The 235seat restaurant was created by industry veterans Dean Carras and Patrick Marino, along with operating partners David Wizenberg and renowned Washington, D.C. Executive Chef Jeff Tunks.

WHERE: Corvina

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1. Andy Thomson, Andrea O’Rourke, Scott Singer, Jorge Pesquera, Dean Carras, Chef Jeff Tunks, David Wizenberg, Eduardo Pagan, and Monica Mayotte 2. Chef Jeff Tunks, Dean Carras, and David Wizenberg 3. Corvina staff 4. Monica Mayotte, Dean Carras, and Scott Singer 5. Pam and Gerry Barker 6. Jorge Pesquera and David Wizenberg 7. David Wizenberg, Kevin Cox and Jason Hill 8. Rahul and Roopsi Bansal

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11TH-ANNUAL WHITE COATS-4-CARE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER

WHAT: The 11th-annual White Coats-4-Care Scholarship Fundraiser was held late last year at FAU’s new Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence. The event raised a record-breaking $600,000 to support the newest class of medical students at Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine. Ann and John Wood committed $400,000 to support 10 medical students in the class of 2025 as part of the inaugural year of the Robert A. Wood FAU Medical Scholars Fund.

WHERE: Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence at FAU

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1. Robert Weinroth, Pamela Weinroth, Donna Biase, Dr. Sarah Wood, Lori Berman, and Dr. Jeffrey Ganeles 2. Tom Mersch, Dr. Patricia Anastasio, Dr. Michael Dennis, Bonnie Kaye, Jon Kaye, and Maurice Plough 3. Mark Larkin, Patti Carpenter, Holli Rockwell Trubinsky, and Joseph Trubinsky 4. Dr. Joseph Biase, Donna Biase, Constance Scott, Dr. Gladys Martinez, and Kim Champion 5. Maurice Plough, Robert Weinroth, and Dr. John Kelly 6. Dr. Allen Konis, Arlene Herson, Dr. Stuart Markowitz, Beth Markowitz, Dr. Ron Rubin, and Bonnie Halperin

WALK OF RECOGNITION FOR THE BOCA RATON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WHAT: Late last year, The Boca Raton Historical Society hosted more than 100 guests at The Addison in Boca Raton for its 2021 Walk of Recognition induction ceremony and reception. The annual honor recognizes individuals and organizations who have “served for the interest of our community and have enriched the lives of the citizens of Boca Raton.” The latest inductees included Boca Raton Deputy City Manager George S. Brown, Jr., The Beacon Group President Robert K. Rollins, Jr., Martin & Edith Stein Family Foundation co-founder Edith Stein, and the George Snow Scholarship Fund. The inductees or 2020 were also honored due to the cancelation of last year’s ceremony: Terry Fedele; the late Jay Van Vechten, who was represented by his widow, Lowell Van Vechten; and Boca Ballet Theatre.

WHERE: The Addison

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1. Mary Csar, Tim Snow, Marta Batmasian, Robert K. Rollins, Jr., Edith Stein, George S. Brown Jr., and Boca Raton City Councilmember Yvette Drucker 2. Jerry Fedele, Terry Fedele, and Tim Snow 3. Anthea Walker, Olivia Hollaus, and Christine Karas 4. Thom DeVita, Joyce DeVita, and Denise Alman 5. Betsy Fletcher, Skipp Jackman, Erika Corso, and Joni Goldberg

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6. Joe Trubinsky and Holli Rockwell Trubinsky 7. Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, Libby Moon, Lowell Van Vechten, Liz Schmidt, and Dr. Christopher Noe 8. Carl Gibson, Chrissy Gibson, George S. Brown, Jr., Linda Davidson, Andy Thomson, and Merv Timberlake 9. 2020 and 2021 Walk of Recognition honorees Dan Guin, Jane Tyree, Terry Fedele, Robert K. Rollins, Jr., Edith Stein, George S. Brown, Jr., Lowell Van Vechten, and Tim Snow

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