Boca Raton Observer Nov2016

HEART OF GOLD

Boca Raton’s Countess De Hoernle Lives On Through Her Generosity

THE GIVING ISSUE

THE GREEN TEAM

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HARRY CONNICK JR. SIZE DOESN’T MATTER Small Nonprofits Making A Big Impact On Causes In Our Community

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contents VOLUME XIII NUMBER 10

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THE GIVING ISSUE

GREEN 70 THE TEAM Meet Four Local Heroes Dedicated To Defending Mother Earth

CRUMB 78 NO LEFT BEHIND Food-Sharing Curbs Waste And Feeds Thousands In South Florida

82 HEART OF GOLD Boca Raton’s Countess, The Late Henrietta De Hoernle, Lives On Through Her Generosity

DOESN’T 84 SIZE MATTER Small Nonprofits Making A Big Impact On Special Causes In Our Community

MAN64 CHARITY AND STARDOM GO HAND IN HAND FOR MUSICIAN AND TV HOST

HARRY CONNICK JR.

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CHARITY AND STARDOM GO HAND IN HAND FOR MUSICIAN AND TV HOST

HARRY CONNICK JR.

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SIZE DOESN’T MATTER Small Nonprofits Making A Big Impact On Causes In Our Community

NO CRUMB LEFT BEHIND

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Food-Sharing Curbs Waste And Feeds Thousands In South Florida *IN OUR CIRCULATION CATEGORY; FMA 2016

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and how her generosity lives on throughout South Florida in “Heart Of Gold” (page 82).

And let’s not forget that giving extends to the environment, too. Meet four local heroes committed to protecting planet Earth in different ways in “The Green Team” (page 70).

Plus, in “No Crumb Left Behind” (page 78), we focus on food-sharing programs that curb waste and feed thousands of underprivileged individuals in South Florida, and we highlight fantastic small nonprofits making a big difference right in our backyard in “Size Doesn’t Matter” (page 84).

As you may have guessed by the abundance of pink in Boca last month, October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We were proud to serve as the exclusive media sponsor of the Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation’s annual Go Pink Luncheon, our city’s premier breast cancer fundraiser, which took place at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. This year, Amy Robach (of “Good Morning America”) and husband Andrew Shue (of “Melrose Place” and DoSomething.org) did an amazing job, sharing their story of love and survival with a crowd of 1,500 pink-clad individuals. In the spirit of giving, Shue co-founded Do Something in 1993 to create a culture of youth volunteerism. Today, the organization has 5.3 million members.

We hope this issue will inspire you to truly appreciate what you have and give back to the world in your own special way. This year, we have listed the area’s Glam Galas and Lavish Luncheons on page 175 within our events calendar for your convenience.

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he Golden Rule. It encourages us to treat others as we hope to be treated. It guides us to be our best selves. We were reminded of this recently when Hurricane Matthew spared Boca Raton. As our city prepared for the worst, we saw neighbors helping neighbors and friends and families banding together. Most of all, we remembered that compassion, gratitude and kindness are crucial.

That’s what it’s all about. We live in a community full of wonderful, philanthropic citizens – selfless individuals who constantly give of themselves. In Boca, there’s a charity event almost every day of the week. Organizations throughout our community do a fabulous job of producing successful events to help those in need. This common spirit of giving is one of the many reasons I chose to name this The Giving Issue more than 10 years ago.

As the authority on Boca and beyond, giving back is a large part of our mission, and we’re proud to partner with so many incredible charitable organizations throughout the year.

And, in our annual Giving Issue, we get the opportunity to truly accomplish this mission.

Personally, I am most impressed by how much the members of our community give back – with their time, energy and donations.

We begin this jam-packed edition with our inspiring and handsome cover personality Harry Connick Jr. in “Leading Man” (page 64). His charisma and musical talent are center-stage in his new show, “Harry,” which features A-listers and everyday heroes alike. We think Connick is something of a hero himself, given the tireless charity work he does for his hometown of New Orleans.

In this issue, we pay tribute to the late Countess Henrietta de Hoernle, whose memory is a true blessing for our city. Read about the life and philanthropy of this one-of-a-kind woman

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y nephew recently turned 1, and we celebrated with a Snoopy-themed birthday pawty, along with 40 of the little guy’s closest family and friends. At one point, amid the sea of toddler chaos, I drifted out to the patio and began chatting with the wife of one of my brother’s old high school buddies. We see each other every now and then and are always friendly, but I don’t know her particularly well.

Anyhow, this was the weekend after Hurricane Matthew had scared Floridians out of our collective wits and, more tragically, ravaged poor Haiti. Somewhere in the back of my head I remembered this woman and her family doing charity work in the Caribbean and asked if they would be providing relief for Haiti. She said that they had plans to travel there immediately, and, upon further prodding on my behalf (I always wind up playing the interviewer in social situations – call it an occupational hazard), she told me that their whole family, including their two young girls, had been going there since the 2010 earthquake, multiple times per year, to do volunteer work. And her philanthropy didn’t start then, either. Being the daughter of a pastor, she simply grew up that way, with the Christian belief that charity is the highest form of love we can show our fellow man.

She didn’t brag or gush about giving. To her, it was as natural as going to work or raising her girls.

After our conversation, I started to think about the fact that, despite how divisive and xenophobic our country has become, there’s one thing that people of all religions can agree on: charity. In Judaism, you have tzedakah, a Hebrew word that, at its root, means not benevolence nor generosity but righteousness, justice or fairness. It is the performance of a duty. Similarly, zakat (charity) is the Third Pillar of Islam, and dana (giving) is a crucial component of an individual’s religious duty in Hinduism. In Buddhism, generosity is the first of six paramitas (perfections) one cultivates for spiritual awakening.

Yet, while all these religions agree that charity is one’s sacred duty – a responsibility for those who are blessed enough to be able to give back – not all their followers agree. Some don’t heed this duty at all, while others do so for glory or attention. If you’re being charitable to get your name on a plaque or post about it on Facebook or feel better about yourself (although that’s often a byproduct), that defeats the purpose. You give back because it’s the right thing to do, and because you hope that others would do the same for you if, heaven forbid, your roles in this world were reversed. That’s altruism.

Some Buddhist monks wear large hats to hide their faces while they ask for donations, “signifying there is neither giver nor receiver, but just the act of giving,” according to Buddhism expert Barbara O’Brien. So, this season, as the parade of charity events rolls through town and the checkbooks come out, I encourage you to look for those givers in the large hats – the philanthropists who avoid the spotlight and do their work in noble silence. I assure you, they’re there, and they’re not as rare as you might think. They just operate on a different level.

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his belt, David Beahm packed his bags and moved to Manhattan to make his mark on show business in the mid1990s.

“I moved to New York to be a star, but I never got around to that because I got into special events,” Beahm says.

He ended up working for wellknown event planners Philip Baloun and Robert Isabell.

“They were the godfathers of special events,” he says. “It helped me lay a good foundation for when I decided I would go out on my own.”

Founder and president of David Beahm Experiences and David Beahm Destinations, both based in New York City, Beahm catapulted to stardom after doing Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas’ wedding at The Plaza in 2000.

“That just put me in a whole different ballpark,” he says. “I had never planned on being this big.”

The 55-year-old visual storyteller, who is known for his fanciful work with flowers, got his green thumb from his grandmother, he says: “We spent a lot of time in the garden, and that really taught me a lot.”

When working with clients, Beahm focuses on their needs and not his.

“I try very hard to listen to the client, and I spend a lot of time getting to know them,” he says.

He adds: “I don’t like to have a sig-

nature style. I like to come up with something new. But, if I had to generalize, I would say my style is a little more whimsical with a nod toward Mother Nature.”

After creating memorable events everywhere from New York to Tulum, he was asked to do the Center for Family Services Old Bags Luncheon at The Breakers Palm Beach last spring.

“This was our first year, and we were thrilled to be a part of it,” says Beahm, who produced chic arrangements that guests wouldn’t forget.

“Everyone got a specially made watertight purse filled with roses, hydrangeas and beautiful hot-pink vanda orchids,” he says.

Going all out for charity events is a must in his eyes.

“We try to spend and give as much as possible because, if everybody leaves a fundraiser smiling, they are more likely to give, and that’s part of our job,” he says. “It isn’t just to make it pretty. It’s to make people feel good about that organization, and I take that very seriously.”

And, after all these years in the industry, Beahm doesn’t take one day for granted, he says: “I bring joy to people, and what job can you say does that? Every time we pick up the phone, it’s someone wanting a celebration. To be able to do that for people is a privilege and an honor.”

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GIFTS FROM THE HEART It happens every year at about this time: the daunting search for that

elusive perfect present. We’ve got the solution, and – even better – they’re gifts that give back.

Check out the third annual Love to Give collection from Neiman Marcus, available in stores and online, where you’ll discover items priced from $10 to $200 by brands like Hermès, Yves Saint Laurent Beaute, Fresh, Lumio, Halo Home, Sugarfina, Kate Spade, Steiff, 1Voice and more.

Neiman Marcus stores will donate 10 percent of product sales to advance arts education for youth throughout the country, and Neiman Marcus Boca Raton’s beneficiary is Florence Fuller Child Development Centers. Plus, $50,000 from online sales will go to The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation to support national youth arts programs.

“Research shows that students who receive an arts-infused curriculum tend to matriculate and graduate at higher rates, score higher on the SAT, and become more creative problem solvers and engaged civic leaders,” according to a press release. “The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation is dedicated to supporting the next generation of artists across the states.”

Adds Russ Patrick, Neiman Marcus senior vice president and general merchandise manager of The Men’s Store, Home and Gifts: “You can find exclusive and unexpected presents for everyone on your list. It is wonderful knowing you are giving back when selecting items from this collection.”

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We chose this location based on southern Florida’s vibrant Jewish population.

– Debra Fetterly, spokeswoman, U.S. Postal Service, on the unveiling of 2016 Hanukkah stamp at Temple Beth El Boca Raton on Nov. 1 Source: SunSentinel

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HEALING TOUCH The Dobbs family wanted to donate

a cherished, one-of-a-kind piece of artwork to a special cause. And, this summer, the Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute was the lucky recipient of a stunning glass Dale Chihuly original.

The striking “Fuchsia & Lavender Persian Window” now graces the lobby at the institute, where it is expected to be viewed by more than 60,000 patients and visitors each year.

The Dobbs family – which includes Boca Raton residents Rochelle Dobbs and her mother, Gloria, and her sister and brother, Candice and Dr. Loren Dobbs of New York – also paid for the transportation and installation of the artwork.

“My family is thrilled to share this exquisite Chihuly piece with Boca Raton Regional Hospital,” says Rochelle. “We hope it will be enjoyed by all who come to the facility.”

We have no doubt that visitors will be captivated and uplifted by the dramatic display, which resembles a series of delicate parasols or flowers.

“Boca Regional is most grateful that the Dobbs family chose to gift this beautiful art to the Women’s Institute,” says Maureen Mann, executive director of the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute and the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute. “The Chihuly glass adds significantly to the environment of care that the institute offers.”

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Andrew, Donna, John and Thomas D’Eri and Rajiv Chandrasekaran

CHANGING THE TIDE

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When John D’Eri founded Rising Tide Car Wash in Parkland, his

mission was to offer individuals with autism the opportunity to build careers and achieve independent lifestyles. Along the way, he hoped to inspire others to change their perception of people with autism.

Little did he know how his story would touch the lives of so many others. Rising Tide, which has 35 autistic employees, was one of 10 businesses nationwide featured in “Upstanders,” Starbucks’ first original content series, which celebrates ordinary people doing extraordinary things to uplift their communities and inspire positive change.

“We are extremely proud to have been chosen for the ‘Upstanders’ series,” says D’Eri. “Since our 2013 launch, we have made a positive impact on our associates, helping them to realize their incredible capabilities, gain confidence that they never had before, make friends, gain financial independence and have a place to call their own.”

To celebrate the series – which includes stories in written, video and podcast form – Starbucks Executive Producer Rajiv Chandrasekaran joined the Rising Tide team and members of the community for a special event at a Starbucks in Boca Raton this September.

Things have gone so well that D’Eri plans to open a second location in Margate, which will allow the company to employ a total of 90 people with autism.

Visit risingtidecarwash.com or upstanders.starbucks.com.

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I know what you’re thinking … voting in Florida? Who has the time? You’ve got so many great things to do here. We have gators to wrestle and neon to wear and beaches to hit.

– Will Ferrell, comedian, in “Hey Florida, Let’s Vote!” video on Funny or Die website Source: The Palm Beach Post

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Haiti is no stranger to heartache. From earthquakes to hurricanes, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere has battled famine and strife while mourning the deaths of thousands.

And, with the recent devastation from Hurricane Matthew, Haiti needs our help now more than ever. To the rescue: To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA), a Melbourne-based nonprofit dedicated to offering hope and help to people struggling with depression, addiction, PTSD and self-injury.

A portion of proceeds from sales of a special shirt inscribed with “nou avèk ou,” which means “us with you” in Haitian Creole, will go to Partners in Health and Espere Counseling Center, two organizations offering mental health assistance to Haitians.

“The people of Haiti need our help right now,” says Jamie Tworkowski, TWLOHA founder. “Tens of thousands are starting over after losing loved ones and losing homes. In America, our headlines are dominated by the election, but Haiti deserves our attention. Simply put, it’s a crisis. This shirt is a small attempt on our part to shift the focus and to do what we can to help our neighbors.” th Visit twloha.com.

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Nurse Tom Walczak Goes Beyond The Call Of Duty To Help The Homeless BY APRIL W. KLIMLEY

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om Walczak operates under the radar. As a modest individual in the field of nursing, he likes it that way. But, to his patients, he’s a hero. As a senior clinical nurse with the C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics at the Senator Philip D. Lewis Center in West Palm Beach, the Boca Raton resident has had extraordinary success working with the county’s Homeless Outreach Team, a group of community partners servicing this population.

“Tom has a special feeling – and passion – for these patients,” says Dr. Belma Andric, chief medical officer of the Health Care District of Palm Beach County, which runs the clinics. “He is able to develop a relationship with them.

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Once a week, Walczak, 58, travels with the Homeless Outreach Team to locations such as John Prince Park in Lake Worth. There he reaches out to people with sub-

Tom has a special feeling – and passion – for these patients. He is able to develop a relationship with them. They trust him.

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tasking, he checks his laptop for medical records, phones in appointments, hands out bus passes and sets up reminders for himself.

This unique mixture of compassion and action has delivered results. It has also earned him the admiration of his colleagues; management; and the Palm Healthcare Foundation, which honored him this past spring as one of the county’s Nurses of the Year for his work with the homeless.

This pleases Walczak, who admits his job isn’t easy.

“The hardest part is getting people into the clinic,” he says. “Once they come in once or twice and it’s a good experience and non-threatening, they come back.”

That kind of win keeps him going.

One such case is Walczak’s “Miracle

Man,” a homeless individual who showed severe psychotic symptoms.

After six months of encouragement, the man finally walked into the Lewis Center. Walczak discovered that he was a veteran and thus qualified for treatment at the Veterans Administration, where he finally received the help he needed.

On weekends, Walczak goes even further. He often rides his motorcycle around Belle Glade to check on patients and bring them food and clothing. He’s also known for “Tom’s Box,” where he stores extra supplies for patients.

He doesn’t do all this out of pity.

He considers it an honor, he says.

“I have an affinity for helping the homeless,” Walczak says, “because I know that that could be you or me in the blink of an eye.” O

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NOT FINISHED YET Jay DiPietro Is Stepping Down At Boca West, But His Philanthropy Continues

BY JOHN BLOSSER

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t the tender young age of 79, Jay DiPietro has done much more than live a good life – he has created a stunning legacy of charity.

And he’s not finished yet. After 31 years as president, general manager and chief operating officer of Boca West Country Club, DiPietro is stepping down as general manager but plans to remain as president and COO for another year and continue as a consultant until 2022.

However, it is through his generosity that “Papa Jay,” as he’s often called by children, has etched his name in South Florida history. DiPietro, a proud holder of the Florence Fuller Biggest Heart and Food For The Poor’s Ambassador For The Poor awards, among others, began the Seminole Region Club Managers Annual Charity Golf

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“I have always had a soft spot for disadvantaged children, especially those who grew up like I did. We have an opportunity to give these kids a chance to learn and grow and be healthy and maybe make something out of themselves like we did.”

Tournament 27 years ago, which has raised more than $5 million to help children in Palm Beach County. This year alone, the organization will donate more than $600,000 to groups such as SOS Children’s Villages, Toys for Tots, Boca Helping Hands and more.

During his tenure, DiPietro also helped launch and guide the Boca West Community Charitable Foundation, which has raised more than $3.2 million for 24 area charities since 2010.

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the oldest of seven kids living in poverty in Boston who achieved only an eighth-grade education and went to work at age 11.

“I get down on my knees every day and thank God,” DiPietro says. “I’m the luckiest guy in the world.”

His charitable nature springs from his humble beginnings, he says: “I remember having holes in my shoes and not having a hat in the winter. I remember being hungry and what it is to be a ‘nobody’ that nobody except your own family cared about.”

Jay and his wife of 30 years, Sharon, have nine children, 24 grandchildren and one greatgrandchild, but the kids who have nothing are the ones who wrench his heart.

“I have always had a soft spot for disadvantaged children, especially those who grew up like I did,” he says. “We have an opportunity to give these kids a chance to learn and grow and be healthy and maybe make something out of themselves like we did.”

So, despite his decision to step down from the lead role at Boca West, quitting is not on DiPietro’s agenda.

“I don’t want to retire because I don’t want to get old overnight,” he says. “My hope to God is that I can work hard and play hard for the rest of my life and just drop dead one day.

Then it would be perfect.” O

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Tom Cruise Knocks Out All Adversaries In “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” BY BILL BOWEN

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ack Reacher, the lethal drifter created by novelist Lee Child and portrayed on the big screen by a brooding, calculating Tom Cruise, quickly establishes that the rules have changed regarding the usual dramatic tensions and the moviegoer’s corresponding empathy.

When four tough-looking guys – with guns – surround Reacher in a dark alley, you find yourself feeling sorry for the four guys. Reacher’s martial arts skills turn the conflict into something akin to Pac-Man versus a bowl of grapes.

Cruise is back in “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back,” the sequel to 2012’s “Jack Reacher,” after filmmaker Edward Zwick, who also co-wrote and directed Cruise in “The Last Samurai,” adapted Child’s book “Never Go Back” into a script with longtime collaborator Marshall Herskovitz.

Reacher, a sort of modern-day knight errant who wanders the back roads of America dispensing vigilante justice as he sees fit, goes to visit his old Army unit and discovers that his longtime friend, Maj. Susan Turner (Cobie Smulders), is suspected of espionage and a young girl, Samantha Dayton (Danika Yarosh), is in danger precisely because the bad guys think she might be Reacher’s daughter, which is news to him.

Reacher takes the two females in tow, and they escape to New Orleans, where they begin to unravel a plot involving arms sales and drug smuggling, all while being pursued by dark forces – including vil-

lains played by Patrick Heusinger and Holt McCallany – through the middle of a Mardi Gras parade.

The suspense builds over possible involvement of Army General Harkness (Robert Knepper) and, of course, whether Reacher is indeed the father of Samantha, who seems to share

some of his survivalist intuitions.

Though Cruise is not perfectly suited to the role of Reacher (who, in the Child books, is 6 foot 5 and 230 pounds), he pulls off the impersonation partly on the actionhero credentials he established in the “Mission Impossible” series of five films, which grossed more than $2 billion worldwide. So if 5-foot7 Cruise wants another sequel, who’s to say no? The two highestgrossing “Mission” films, the fourth and fifth, were co-produced by Skydance Productions, which had a hand in “Never Go Back” as Skydance Media.

The first Reacher film had the

misfortune to be released the week after the Sandy Hook shooting, and the cinematic gun violence might have contributed to disappointing early box-office returns. Though it was envisioned as a series, plans for a sequel were doubtful until two

months later – when worldwide ticket sales surpassed $200 million.

The sequel has its moments, such as when Turner dresses down Reacher for his chauvinistic attitude and his coping with possibly being a newly discovered father, but there’s also a certain level of predictability with the requisite gunfights, car chases and confrontations with tough-looking bad guys in dark parking lots. Because, you know, he never loses those. O TIME: 1 hour, 58 minutes RATED: PG-13 for sequences of violence and action, some bloody images, language and thematic elements

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Five Great Reads From Mustachioed Authors BY STELLA ALVES Have you noticed a lot of men sporting facial hair lately? You will. That’s because this month has become known as Movember or No Shave November, when males across the globe grow mustaches and beards to raise awareness of various cancers, particularly prostate cancer. In that spirit, we’ve rounded up five thought-provoking books by contemporary male authors who just happen to have quite impressive mustaches. So read on, and give the razor a rest this month – it’s for a good cause.

“Armada”

By Ernest Cline Debuting at No. 4 on The New York Times best-seller list in August 2015, Ernest Cline’s newest novel, “Armada” “mixes ‘Star Wars,’ ‘The Last Starfighter,’ ‘Independence Day’ and a really gnarly round of ‘Space Invaders’ into a tasty sci-fi stew,” according to USA Today.

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Teenager Zack Lightman, who spends most of his time daydreaming about video games and the cosmos, is stuck between fantasy and reality. Suddenly, he’s faced with saving the earth – for real – after coming face-to-face with a flying saucer from his video game. Recollecting everything he’s learned about alien invasions from movies, books and games, Zack prepares

to fight. Millions of other gamers soon join in.

This unpredictable coming-of-age thriller is filled with pop culture references, adventure and even romance.

“Armada” definitely lives up to the reputation that Cline forged with his 2011 best-seller, “Ready Player One,” soon to become a Steven Spielberg film. Fans of old-school video games, in particular, will enjoy the ride.

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The cover of this book gives you an early indication of what lies inside. New York Times best-selling author Chuck Klosterman asks readers to question reality in his newest work.

“The Marriage Plot”

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“The Days of Anna Madrigal: A Novel”

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“But What If We’re Wrong? Thinking About the Present As If It Were the Past”

By Chuck Klosterman The cover of this book gives you an early indication of what lies inside.

New York Times best-selling author Chuck Klosterman asks readers to question reality in his newest work, “But What If We’re Wrong? Thinking About the Present As If It Were the Past.” Combining the insights of great thinkers like David Byrne and Neil deGrasse Tyson, Klosterman challenges what we know about time, space and civilization.

He steps back and attempts to view the present through an objective lens, incorporating humor with a deep analysis of our world.

Among the questions that Klosterman posits, according to the book’s publisher, are: “How certain are we about our understanding of gravity? … How seriously should we view the content of our dreams? … Are all sports destined for extinction?”

Max Kyburz of the Gothamist states that Klosterman “probes the very notions of existence and longevity, resulting perhaps in the most mind-expanding writing of his career.”

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Renowned for his novels “The Virgin Suicides” and “Middlesex,” the latter of which earned him a Pulitzer Prize, Jeffrey Eugenides is captivating audiences once again with his newest addition, “The Marriage Plot,” a National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist and a No. 1 national best-seller.

This contemporary love story features English major Madeleine Hanna and her quest to study and understand love as we know it. Caught in an amorous triangle of her own, Madeleine is faced with the fact that love at first sight – as depicted in the classic literature she adores – is just a fantasy, especially in the 1980s. Having to decide between two very different men, our heroine experiences how romance unfolds in a rather unromantic world.

Jane Austen fans will especially enjoy “The Marriage Plot,” which “remind[s] us with uncommon understanding what it is to be young and idealistic, in pursuit of true love, and in love with books and ideas,” according to The New York Times.

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The finale to Armistead Maupin’s “Tales of the City” series, which consists of eight other novels and follows the lives of those on Barbary Lane in San Francisco, “The Days of Anna Madrigal: A Novel” adds a chilling ending to the saga.

While members of her makeshift family travel to the Burning Man event in Nevada, 92-year-old landlady Anna Madrigal sets off on a road trip of her own to the city where her story started. This emotional rollercoaster quickly becomes a journey of self-discovery. A transgender woman, Anna wants to deal with unfinished business and resolve the mysteries of her life in hopes of coming to terms with her past.

Maupin masterfully depicts the human condition and deftly covers topics like homosexuality and living with HIV through his carefully wrought characters. According to Booklist, the work “is as compulsively readable and endearing as all the previous novels have been.”

“Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights: A Novel”

By Salman Rushdie Named one of the best novels of 2015 by 10 publications, including The Washington Post, “Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights: A Novel” by Salman Rushdie, winner of the 1981 Booker Prize, is a captivating fairy tale that reinforces the power of storytelling.

This New York Times best-seller follows Geronimo Manezes, a lonely gardener in New York, as strange events, natural disasters and miracles begin to happen. Unbeknownst to him and the world, these are just a prelude to an invasion by malevolent creatures that have broken the boundary between dimensions. Darkness and chaos descend upon the earth for 1,001 nights, and Geronimo must band together with strangers – who share a secret lineage – to save humanity.

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KEEPING IT PURE & SIMPLE Dolly Parton’s First Tour In 25 Years Stops At BB&T Center BY LINDA HAASE

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olly Parton is coming to town – and you can bet it will be a rhinestone-studded, overthe-top event.

The country superstar, known for catchy hits like “Jolene,” “I Will Always Love You” and “Nine To Five,” is touring for the first time in 25 years, and fans can hear her at

7:30 p.m. on Nov. 27 at the BB&T Center. The Pure & Simple Tour, named for her new album, belies Parton’s “look” – stilettos to elevate her 5-foot frame, bodacious bling and wigs galore. But her voice: That’s pure and simple.

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ow can you resist a play that has been described by The New York Times as “one of the most fully immersive works ever to wallop Broadway?”

The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts certainly couldn’t. The venue jumped at the chance to book “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” a Tony Awardwinning production adapted from Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel.

The play, slated for several performances Nov. 15-20, revolves around 15-year-old Christopher, who is extremely intelligent but can’t understand the nuances of everyday life. When he’s suspected of killing his neighbor’s dog, he’s determined to find the true perpetrator, but his quest leads to an earth-shattering discovery and a journey that changes his life forever.

The acclaimed National Theatre production, winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best New Play, is on its first North American tour.

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FEEL THE HEAT Latin Superstar Marc Anthony Performs At AmericanAirlines Arena BY LINDA HAASE

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t’s a testament to Marc Anthony’s popularity that AmericanAirlines Arena had to add a second show to accommodate all the fans clamoring to see the singer-songwriter.

Anthony will take the stage at 8 p.m. on Nov. 18 & 19. And, with 26 Billboard chart hits like “Vivir Mi Vida,” his setlist will be a must-hear. Anthony, who holds the Guinness World Record for bestselling tropical salsa artist and the most No. 1 albums on the Billboard Tropical Albums year-end charts, also received a Vevo PL certification for 100 million views of his video “A Quien Quiero Mentirle.”

Named after Mexican singer Marco Antonio Muñiz, Anthony is also an avid golfer and football fan, and, of course, he’ll forever be

known as Jennifer Lopez’s ex.

The pair, who have twins Emme and Max, have remained friends and even reunited recently to sing their 1999 single, “No Me Ames,” at Anthony’s concert at Radio City Music Hall.

“When we sing together, when they see us together, knowing our history, it brings a certain nostalgia,” Lopez told The Huffington Post. “They know we care about each other and still love each other.”

What can concertgoers expect from his upcoming shows? If Anthony’s previous concerts are any indication, they’re in for a treat.

“More than 25 years into his career, Anthony continues to amaze,” The Chicago Tribune enthused.

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ith her trademark husky sound and signature high heels, Stevie Nicks is difficult to miss.

She may have made her mark with her golden voice as part of the iconic Fleetwood Mac group, but fans have a chance to hear her solo when she takes the stage at the BB&T Center at 7 p.m. on Nov. 4.

She joined Fleetwood Mac in the ’70s, and the band topped the charts for decades. Despite the group’s success, she began a solo career in 1981 and was an instant hit.

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It’s all part of the multiplatinumselling artist’s 24 Karat Gold Tour, which will feature The Pretenders as the opening act. Nicks, dubbed “the reigning queen of rock and roll” by Rolling Stone, will no doubt delight audiences with tunes from her 2014 album, “24 Karat Gold,” along with some of her more classic hits.

The Grammy-nominated musician has had a short time to rest since she and Fleetwood Mac finished their 122 sold-out shows last year.

Nicks began singing when she was just 4, chiming in on country and Western duets with her grandfather.

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A GUIDE TO PERSONAL GROWTH have the beliefs and opinions they do without necessarily sharing those views,” says Trina Green, a therapist at Seacrest Recovery Center in Boynton Beach. “The healthiest way to handle differences in opinions is to agree to disagree. You can have a thoughtprovoking discussion on topics, including the election; disagree; and still love each other.”

The best way to talk about politics is to pick a time when both parties are calm, have the pre-agreed-upon intent to remain calm and lay some ground rules for the conversation.

– Terri Finnigan, marriage and family therapist, Whole Health Psychological Center

A HOUSE DIVIDED Keeping Love Alive Despite Political Preferences

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fter more than 20 years of marriage, Mary Matalin and James Carville have learned a thing or two about each other.

Things are harmonious when they’re discussing their two daughters or their move from Washington, D.C. But there’s one thing this opinionated couple will never agree on: politics.

She’s a staunch conservative. He’s a steadfast liberal. Their conflicting views have been splashed all over the media: She was George H.W. Bush’s campaign director, and he was Bill

Clinton’s campaign manager. And they always take opposing stands as political commentators. We can only imagine the turmoil during this contentious election.

But, despite it all, they are very happy together.

“As with any marriage, part of the trick is realizing you can’t change your spouse even if you wanted to,” Carville wrote in “Love & War: Twenty Years, Three Presidents, Two Daughters and One Louisiana Home.” “I’d rather stay happily

married than pick a fight with my wife over politics.”

As one of the most combatb ive elections of all time rages, we figured there are many two-party couples that could use a bit of advice on how to remain loyal to their candidates and their spouses (and not particularly in that order).

“It is always important in a relationship to be able to see your partner’s feelings and beliefs from their world. You can understand why they

Agreeing to disagree can be very healthy, notes Terri Finnigan, a marriage and family therapist at the Whole Health Psychological Center in West Palm Beach. However, she warns, that should happen only after both people feel like they’ve been heard.

“It’s important to note that ‘heard’ does not mean agreed with,” she says. “The best way to talk about politics is to pick a time when both parties are calm, have the pre-agreed-upon intent to reNOVEMBER 2016

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main calm and lay some ground rules for the conversation.”

Couples who fear that a discussion might escalate into a shouting match should pick a code word to use when they want to end the conversation (crying uncle does have its merits).

Since politics can spark charged emotions, especially for those who

believe that their political views define them, it’s imperative not to feel rejected if your partner disagrees with you.

“Remind yourself that your partner’s views are not a rejection of who you are as a person,” advises Finnigan.

And, for those who live with someone determined to convince others to see things his or her way, we send our sympathy and this advice via Finnigan.

“If you feel that your partner is fixated on trying to convince you that he or she is ‘right,’ you can put up a kind boundary,” she says.

“Start out by validating and affirming your partner, and then join him or her in the emotion. Follow that by telling him or her that you are unavailable for the conversation.”

How to do that? She suggests saying, “I love you very much, and I get that it’s hard to disagree on this. It’s

hard for me, too. I’m feeling frustrated right now and am not willing to have an unproductive conversation.”

Remind yourself that your partner is more than his or her political views. He or she is still the person who lifts you up when you have a

AT THE BALLOT BOX Vote understanding that differences are manifestations of individual strengths.

Vote without compromising.

You don’t want to regret your choice later.

Don’t allow voting to have power over your marriage or relationship.

Vote your truth.

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bad day and shares your achievements with you.

“Take the time to actively focus on everything else that you love about your partner, even if his or her political views are not one of them,” suggests Finnigan.

And, when the election results roll in, here’s some sage advice.

“Be ‘big’ for each other,” Finnigan says. “That means congratulating the partner whose candidate won and genuinely supporting the partner whose candidate lost. If you want to have a giant burst of emotion – elation or devastation – see if you can wait until you’re around fellow supporters of your candidate.”

And think about this perspective from Carville, who’s been there.

“We have the Republican-versusDemocrat dynamic, sleeping with the enemy or whatever,” he wrote. “But what two married people have ever been exactly alike? How boring.” O

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THE SILENT TREATMENT How To Communicate When Your Kids Won’t Talk BY LISA KAPLAN GORDON

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efore I became a mother, I imagined long conversations with my daughter, talking about boys and careers and all the lessons I learned the hard way.

But, we make plans, and God laughs. So I ended up as the mother of a son who’d rather eat nails than converse. Even as a little boy, Jake was a child of few words. He heard everything but shared little unless it made a big impression.

He came home from preschool one day and said, “Mrs. Cincinnati said girls can marry girls.” It speaks!

And, one evening while getting ready for bed, he revealed, “John looks at

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inappropriate pictures of girls on the internet.” That led to sleepless nights for me as I tried to figure out how to tell John’s mother that her 6-year-old was looking at porn. But that’s next month’s column.

For the most part, my son is not a talker.

Even as a young adult, conversation with Jake is best left uninitiated. When he wants to talk, he’ll saunter into my office, stretch out on the floor and eventually say something.

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However, for the most part, my son is not a talker. Even as a young adult, conversation with Jake is best left uninitiated. When he wants to talk, he’ll saunter into my office, stretch out on the floor and eventually say something about college or his new motorcycle. But, if I ask, “What’s up?” that just delays or derails the process.

Some kids are like that, says Rachael Silverman, a Boca Raton clinical psychologist and president of the Florida Psychological Association Palm Chapter.

“I wouldn’t say it’s pathological.

Some kids are just more introverts than extroverts,” Silverman says.

“If your child isn’t a chatty Cathy with their friends, then it can just be their temperament.”

For many children, there is a season for talking, and that’s usually before they crash into adolescence.

The kid who talked your ear off at 8 may become the child whose mouth seems wired shut at 12.

It’s part of the separating process, a natural letting go on the way to

life parents when you’re not looking at each other, which is why many kids open up more during car rides or when setting the table – times when they don’t have to see and worry about your reaction to what they say.

Listen Up

Adult conversation is a dance of talking and listening. But, when conversing with children, listening and reflecting are key.

As adults, we’re pretty good at solving problems. But, when kids talk, they mostly want support and acceptance, not pearls of wisdom.

Instead of lavishing advice on how to stop Tiffany from shooting your daughter dirty looks, reflect the feelings that your daughter is expressing.

Try something like, “It must be so hurtful when a friend suddenly is mean.” Yes, it sounds like psychobabble at first. When I use it on Jake, he says, “What are you, a junior therapist?” But Silverman says it gets easier and more authenticsounding with practice.

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adult independence.

“But it’s not personal,” says Silverman. “It can be healthful in some respects when a young teen isn’t opening up because their priorities are shifting to their social life and school pressures. They’re trying to manage these things on their own and figure them out.

They know Mom and Dad are in their corner, but they’re trying to find their own voice.”

Even though the silent treatment is typical during some developmental stages, there are ways to help kids communicate better. I’m not promising these techniques will open the floodgates of conversation. But they could make talking with your child a little less painful for everyone involved.

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say a lot with our faces, postures, arms and legs, says Edan Alcalay, a Delray Beach clinical child psychologist and professor of psychology at Lynn University.

“You want to be open with your body language,” Alcalay says.

Instead of folding your arms or crossing your legs, open up – literally – by uncrossing your arms and placing hands palm-up on your lap.

“It tells the unconscious mind that ‘I’m open. Talk to me. I’m here for you,’” he says.

Eye contact is a way of connecting, but too much can seem judgmental or like a staring contest. Alcalay suggests limiting how much and how long you lock eyes with your child.

“You want to break eye contact and give your child a moment to breathe,” he says.

In fact, talking can be easier

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“How was your day?” seems like a pretty harmless greeting when your kid comes home. But, when that first question gets only a grunt, we usually follow with, “How was your math test? What did you eat for lunch? Do you have much

homework?” We think we’re showing interest. Kids think: “What’s with the third degree?”

It’s better to offer an observation, like, “You look like you’ve had a hard day,” and then button up until your child has something to say. And, whatever you do, don’t ask why, as in, “Why are you friends with Tiffany, anyway?” “‘Why’ is going to evoke defensiveness,” Silverman says. “Some children don’t know why. They don’t understand it themselves.

They’re trying to process it with you. Try to ask the same question a different way, as in, ‘What do you think is going on with Tiffany?’”

Seize The Moment

When you’re raising a nontalker, perhaps the most important thing you can do is drop everything when he wants to converse. That can seem impossible at times. But, if your goal is to communicate with your child, you’ve got to seize the moment no matter how inconvenient.

“It’s hard enough for them to come to you and open up,” Silverman says. “You don’t want them to feel like you’ve got other things going on.”

That’s why I’m finishing this article here. Jake just wandered into my office – and looks like he’s got something to say. O

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he holidays are just around the corner, and the folks at the Four Seasons Austin have visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads. This year-round luxury resort ramps up the jingle (and the Kris Kringle) for guests from November through New Year’s Day. Located downtown, on the banks of Lady Bird Lake and just steps from business and entertainment districts, the Four Seasons Austin hosts a number of holiday events

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Located downtown, on the banks of Lady Bird Lake and just steps from business and entertainment districts, the Four Seasons Austin hosts a number of holiday events each year.

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Beginning that same weekend, guests of all ages are invited to get dolled up for the Teddy Bear Tea, held in the Lobby Lounge. This hotel tradition features tea service, holiday caroling and a fireside reading of “The Night Before Christmas” by Santa himself. There are several tea times throughout December as well.

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At the hotel, you’ll find an outdoor saltwater pool as well as a fitness center and a eucalyptus steam room, where you can relax and let the worries of the day melt away.

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If you happen to be at the hotel in November, you can enjoy the last of the Four Seasons Austin’s Out on the Lawn dinner series events, which take place on the back lawn beneath majestic Texas oaks and overlooking the lake.

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CHARITY AND STARDOM GO HAND IN HAND FOR MUSICIAN AND TV HOST

HARRY CONNICK JR. From musician to father to philanthropist and more, Harry Connick Jr. has long been a man who wears many hats. These days, he’s donning all of them at once.

Thanks to his new daytime show, “Harry” (which airs weekdays at 10 a.m. on Fox29), Connick, 49, is expanding on his already-impressive set of entertaining skills. Any given episode, for example, might include him interviewing an A-list celebrity, performing a show-stopping tune with his house band, celebrating an unsung hero, stopping by the set of a hit TV series or taking to the streets to interact with fans. As the host himself admits, he doesn’t always know what the day will bring – which couldn’t delight him more.

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The best part?

“Everyone in the audience knows the show will be custom-made for them,” he says.

The first episode brought out the big guns, with his “Hope Floats” co-star Sandra Bullock serving as his inaugural guest.

“Amazing,” Connick says of the Oscar-winning actress. “She’s an incredible woman, a special lady and a good friend.”

Bullock hasn’t been the only former colleague to drop by. On a recent episode, Connick’s “Will & Grace” paramour Debra Messing appeared, jokingly begging fans not to confuse the real-life Connick with the fictional Dr. Leo Markus, who cheated on wife Grace.

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“Please, America, it’s time to let this go,” Messing deadpanned. “Stop harassing Harry Connick Jr. It wasn’t real. Thank you.”

Other famous pals who have appeared thus far include Renée Zellweger, Amy Adams, Russell Crowe, Kristen Bell, Zooey Deschanel, Anthony Anderson, John Stamos and Taraji P. Henson.

On “Harry,” however, ordinary heroes are equally celebrated. A segment entitled, “I Got This,” offers hard-working, everyday people a much-needed day off.

“I show up and say… ‘Look, I’m going to take care of everything you do and we’re going to send you off to a spa or something and just give you a little bit of a break,” Connick told Time.

And the segments “Leading Lady,” “Superstar Grandma,” “My Sister’s a Superhero” and “Trailblazers” highlight amazing women worthy of recognition.

And then there’s the music. Whether its performing live with gospel singer Kim Burrell, rapping along with audience members or accompanying Terrence Howard as the “Empire” actor strums the guitar, Connick’s range proves why he’s earned several Grammy awards and Tony nominations for both singing and composing.

“Music, entertainment and inspiring stories,” Connick says. “That’s what it’s all about.”

Despite what’s become quite the jam-packed schedule, Connick makes giving back a priority. The altruism he shows onscreen isn’t an act. For years, Connick has worked ardently to support his native New Orleans, particularly in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

“Without New Orleans, I wouldn’t be the person I am today,” he says. “People have been so selfless with their time and helped me so much along the way. It’s my duty to do the same.”

Along with friend and fellow musician Branford Marsalis, Connick helped form the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity Musician’s Village, a community in the Ninth Ward that provides homes

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I’m excited about showing up to work every day and doing things I didn’t think I’d be doing a couple of hours beforehand. I’m looking forward to celebrating everyday people.

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for displaced music makers. At its center is The Ellis Marsalis Center for Music, which serves as a teaching facility for children as well as a performance space, a recording studio and a gathering place for the community.

In keeping with Habitat for Humanity’s philosophy, those living in the houses also assist in building new homes for others. Instead of a down payment, they agree to donate 350 hours toward home-building in the community. They then pay back the cost of their home, reportedly around $60,000, through a 20-year, interest-free mortgage.

“Musicians in New Orleans have typically been at the bottom of everything,” Marsalis told Jazz Times.

“The wages they make more often than not don’t allow them to buy their own house. Musicians will be able to own their own homes for the first time and have places they can live, have a thriving community in the city where music is at almost the center and have a great place for kids to grow up.”

Connick echoes those sentiments: “In a million years, I wouldn’t have thought that Katrina would have happened,” he told EW. “I wouldn’t have thought that our city would have been so devastated. We came so perilously close to losing our musical heritage. The musicians all left and this brought a substantial amount of them back. It’s a working, functioning place for them to pass the tradition from one generation to the next.”

Musician’s Village, says Connick, “is pretty special.

It’s a cause that’s dear to my heart. We’re constantly trying to raise money for that.”

Speaking to Jazz Times, he added: “If we can get one person in a house that doesn’t have one, that’s all I want to accomplish. I just want to do whatever small part I can.”

Yet Connick’s efforts have hardly been minimal. He performs tirelessly to raise funds for the cause, including a 2015 concert marking the 10-year anniversary of Katrina at the Saenger

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Theatre, which he and Marsalis co-hosted.

During the show, the duo brought out students from the Center for Music, who performed “When the Saints Go Marching In” to a standing ovation.

“They had no idea who we were,” Connick joked later in the program, according to Hollywood Reporter. “They thought we were Justin Timberlake and Kanye West.”

Kidding aside, Connick is always there for his hometown. The flooding that occurred this past summer left him, for a second time, completely devastated. “[I’m] so sorry that my home state is undergoing such hardship once again. Seems like just yesterday that Katrina left a path of destruction,” he said in a statement.

He jumped right in to help, organizing and co-hosting Louisiana Rising: A Benefit Concert for Flood Relief, at the Baton Rouge River Center Theater, along with fellow “American Idol” alum Randy Jackson. Proceeds went to the American Red Cross Louisiana Flood Relief fund.

“People are in dire need,” Connick notes. “All I can do is try to beat the drum and get others to donate.”

Connick’s dedication has not gone unnoticed. In recognition of his efforts, he has received a Redbook Strength and Spirit award, an honorary degree from Tulane University, a National Building Museum honor and the Jefferson Award for Public Service.

But he doesn’t do it for the accolades.

“I’ve been given so much over the course of my life, it’s really important to make a special effort to help people, especially if you have a platform,” he says.

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model Jill Goodacre, have ensured to impart to their children. They have been wed 22 years, marrying in a 1994 ceremony at New Orleans’ St. Louis Cathedral.

“I married my best friend,” Connick told YourTango. “Ultimately, I’ve been very fortunate. I understand that doesn’t happen for everybody, but it happened for us and we take it very seriously.”

They are parents to three daughters, Georgia, (Sarah) Kate and Charlotte. And, while all three share their parents’ good looks, appearance isn’t the focus in their household.

“For us, the first thing that we say when they walk into the room isn’t how pretty they are,” Connick told People. “It’s funny how with young men, you don’t really say, ‘Oh, look how handsome you look,’ but when a girl walks into a room, you say, ‘Oh, look how beautiful you look.’ My girls are beautiful, [but] all three of them are geniuses.”

They also share their parents’ generosity of spirit.

Connick says he and Goodacre feel strongly about teaching their girls to give back from an early age.

“Absolutely,” he says. “It’s the way we were raised. It’s important they’re aware of being kind and helping others.”

Like their father, they’ve been known to use their talent to raise money and awareness. In 2011, for example, then13-year-old Kate recorded a duet with her father, “A Lot Like Me,” with all proceeds going to Musician’s Village.

With a family home in New Canaan, Connecticut, Connick pitches in there, too. He’s set to host and perform at Fairfield County’s Inner-City Foundation For Charity & Education this month.

And, when they have downtime, Connick and his brood enjoy getting away, sometimes to South Florida.

“We pass through there every now and then,” he says. “I’ve done a couple of movies down that way. It’s just one of the most beautiful parts of the world.”

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(Clockwise from above) Connick working at Musician’s Village in New Orleans to build homes and a center for music

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Meet Four Local Heroes Dedicated To Defending Mother Earth It reads like science fiction, but the news is all too real. Encroaching blooms of blue-green algal slime caused by water discharged from Lake Okeechobee threaten the coastline. A Zika virus hotspot in Miami leaves tourists wary and women of childbearing age running for insect repellent. These stories have captured national headlines and raised the alarm to find solutions for complex environmental issues in our state.

Combating climate change, rising sea levels, carbon emissions and compromised marine and terrestrial habitats, Florida has much to contend with – and a lot at stake. Addressing these issues is essential not only for the health of humans and other species but also for the state’s economy.

But the news isn’t all bad. Many individuals who think globally and act locally are making a difference in South Florida by volunteering for environmentally focused organizations in the area. By pursuing their passions and committing their time and talent to causes they believe in, these environmental heroes are making the world a better place for all creatures – big and small.

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(ERM) and has volunteered in monthly clean-ups of the county’s natural areas for the past nine years.

In the 1990s, the ERM began acquiring environmentally sensitive county land for the purpose of protecting, preserving and enhancing it.

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The ERM now manages more than 31,000 acres of greenways – places for passive, naturalresource-based recreation – around the county from the Atlantic to Lake Okeechobee and from the Martin County line to Boca Raton.

McClain, 61, says that many of these properties had been used as dumping grounds and were in terrible states of disrepair and overgrown with invasive species.

At Pine Glades Natural Area, near a road where truck drivers often changed their tires, 43 tires were removed from the woods in one clean-up.

The goal, McClain says, is to restore the areas to their natural state and replant them with native species. In 2015, at 80 events held throughout Palm Beach County, 30,750 pounds of trash were removed, and 10,085 trees and grasses were planted.

McClain, CEO and cofounder of RetailWire.com, an online community for the retailing and consumer packaged goods industries, volunteers for two or three clean-ups per month, with each lasting about three hours.

“I like getting outside. I like the people,” he says. “We have the same mentality. I like seeing that the place looks pretty nice.”

He adds: “When somebody litters or throws things out the car windows, you have a helpless feeling, that the planet is getting trashed. I feel better about making a small dent in it, rather than saying there’s nothing I can do about it.”

Awareness and education are key to cleaning up the environment, McClain says: “It’s a long-term process.”

Parents should teach their children to respect the environment, and awareness should be instilled in schools as well, he says.

“This is the planet on which you live. If you don’t take care of it, others won’t either.”

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We’ve got to save the earth. It’s the only one we’ve got. It’s not just about me and what I’ve got. Your behavior today is important for the future.

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Every Sunday at 9:30 a.m., Tracy Siani, 83, puts on her bathing suit and swims out to a point of the “groin,” the small jetty of Jupiter Inlet, where she collects water samples for the Loxahatchee River District’s Wildpine Ecological Laboratory. She’s been performing this task week after week, rain or shine, since 1995.

Establishing the baseline for water quality is very important, Siani says, to “understand change” as it is happening. She tests the samples at home, checking oxygen level, salinity, pH balance and more. She also uses a secchi disk, a tool that gauges water clarity.

The information she gathers, along with data from other volunteers at various collection points, is used to monitor conditions in the Indian River Lagoon, which is home to a diverse ecosystem of plant and animal life, including dolphins, manatees, sea grasses and other vegetation essential to the habitat. Water quality also impacts Florida’s fisheries and other recreational and commercial interests, Siani says.

Her dedication to coastal waters and the health and preservation of marine life go back to her childhood. Born in Brooklyn in 1933, Siani had been going to Jupiter since it was a “sleepy little town,” visiting her grandparents who wintered there. Her parents also retired to South Florida, building the home on Jupiter Inlet in 1962 where Siani and her husband have lived for more than 20 years.

Before settling in Florida, Siani spent 20 years with her family in Washington, D.C., where she volunteered at the Smithsonian Institution, “a wonderful learning experience,” she says, studying and educating others about marine life and maintaining an invertebrate tank with live rock specimens from Jupiter.

Among her numerous charitable causes, Siani has devoted many hours as an educator and a docent at the Loggerhead Marine Life Center in Juno Beach, a nonprofit education and ocean conservation facility. In 2015, she was honored as Loggerhead’s Blue Friends Society’s Blue Ambassador of the Year.

As a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Siani believes in the “long view” of environmental activism, she says: “We’ve got to save [the earth]. It’s the only one we’ve got. It’s not just about me and what I’ve got. Your behavior today is important for the future.”

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[THEODORE PAUL] Theodore Paul’s fascination with fish and coastal ecology began when he was a young boy taking walks along Boca Raton beaches with his dad. Now 19, Paul is turning his passion into a career as he began studying marine science at Florida Atlantic University this semester.

The Pompano Beach resident’s enthusiasm for this field is evident in his volunteerism at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, a cooperative project of the City of Boca Raton, the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District, Florida Atlantic University and Friends of Gumbo Limbo, created for environmental education, research and conservation. In two years at Gumbo Limbo, Paul has volunteered 750 hours and is a recipient of a 2016 Gordon J. Gilbert High School Scholarship, named for the founder of Gumbo Limbo. The scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors who are going into the environmental field and whose goals align with the nature center’s mission.

Paul’s duties at Gumbo Limbo are varied. In the summer, he helps out every day as a counselor in training at the Environment Camp that takes him from the center to the beach to the Intracoastal Waterway and on a host of field trips. When camp is not in session, he’s at the center two or three times a week.

His volunteer positions are senior marine aquarium guide, aquarist assistant and instructor of marine aquarium guide orientation. Paul’s tasks, besides “keeping an eye on the fish,” as he describes it, include interacting with the many visitors to the center’s four saltwater aquariums that represent different South Florida marine habitats. He identifies the fish and marine animals in the tanks and answers any questions visitors have.

“It’s OK to keep asking questions,” Paul says.

“If I don’t know the answer, somebody here will.”

The tanks serve to educate people about what they would find in the ocean, Paul says, and questions are a good way to engage visitors in a conversation about conservation.

“We have to show [visitors] that this is an environment that has gone on for thousands of years,” he says. “Don’t see it as another place to put real estate. It’s someone else’s home. Keep it healthy, and don’t damage it in the future. It will affect you in the long run. It will be devastating.”

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We have to show visitors that this is an environment that has gone on for thousands of years. Don’t see it as another place to put real estate.

It’s someone else’s home. Keep it healthy.

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This has become a love affair between all of us and the butterfly garden itself. It’s been a fruitful interaction.

– Dennis Trelka

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Did you know that a group of butterflies is called a kaleidoscope? That’s just one of the fun facts that volunteer Dennis Trelka at Daggerwing Nature Center – a 40-acre preserve in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park in Boca Raton – can share from his extensive research on butterflies and their habitats.

The butterfly garden at Daggerwing, begun in 1996, needed “reinvigoration” when Trelka committed to the task. He believed the garden could become “an outstanding venue for an environmentally friendly classroom,” he says.

Although not an entomologist nor a botanist, Trelka, 76, earned a Ph.D. in neurobiology and animal physiology from Cornell University and taught science for 36 years at Washington & Jefferson College in Pennsylvania.

Trelka and his wife fell in love with South Florida while visiting family here. After retirement, the couple moved to Coconut Creek, in 2011.

He became a docent; a greeter; and, in 2012, a member of the Friends of Daggerwing, a nonprofit organization that supports and enhances center programming.

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and three master gardeners volunteered their time and worked with Trelka to get the garden into shape.

“We’re still working together,” he says. “Obviously, this has become a love affair between all of us and the garden itself. It’s been a fruitful interaction.”

The team has added 300 plants, most of them native, and modified the garden’s four plots to optimize the attraction for a variety of butterflies. Trelka explains that both appropriate host plants for the eggs and caterpillars as well as nectar plants for adult butterflies are needed for a thriving butterfly garden. For example, the Florida state butterfly, the zebra longwing, lays eggs, and its caterpillars feed on passion vine. The firebush plant provides nectar for the adult butterflies.

After meeting criteria for using no pesticides and providing multiple habitats and host and nectar plants, the butterfly garden at Daggerwing is now certified by the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, and about 20 species of butterflies have been observed there.

An ongoing effort among staff, volunteers, the community and the county, the garden has been successfully incorporated into a number of programs as a living classroom for learning about Florida’s abundant fauna and flora, Trelka says.

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B M U R NO C D N I H E B T F E L T F O O D - S H A R I N G C UR B S WA S T E BY JOHN BLOSSER A N D F E E D S T H O US A N D S I N S O UT H FL O RI DA

he United States is considered the land of plenty. Yet 48.1 million of our fellow citizens, including 15 million children, live in food-insecure homes – 14 percent of all American homes, in fact – and don’t know where they will get their next nutritious meal. In South Florida, 784,110 people, including more than 264,000 children and 150,000 seniors, are food-insecure, which is “a household-level economic and social condition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food,” according to the USDA. Yet, every year, 25 percent to 40 percent of all food produced in America – up to a staggering 70 billion pounds of edible food – goes to waste, rotting in farmers’ fields or clogging up our nation’s landfills and generating climate-changing methane gas.

Recognizing a solution to both problems, more and more locals are organizing to redirect food that would otherwise go to waste into feeding South Florida’s hungry. And, although there remains much to be done, this method of food-sharing is gradually winning the battle against hunger in our area.

“We’ve been doing much better as a network of food banks,” says Paco Velez, president and CEO of Feeding South Florida. “In South Florida, we are above the state and national averages, but there is so much more that can and should be done. When you compare us to the rest of the country, we are doing very well, but, when 78

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you compare us to the need in the state, we need to do much better.”

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“We are in a fortunate place where a lot of people really care about hunger and about the environment as well. You don’t want a lot of that food filling up our landfills when it is perfectly good and can serve a purpose of feeding our families.”

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“Map the Meal Gap” study released this year by Feeding South Florida and Feeding America, show that Palm Beach County has the highest percentage of food-insecure children in South Florida. Five percent of children in the county (60,340 children) still have problems getting enough to eat. Overall, 7 percent of Palm Beach County residents (199,460 people) are considered food-insecure.

But things are getting better. Velez notes that, when he became CEO in 2012, just 29 million pounds of food were rescued and repurposed to feed the needy. From June 2015 to June 2016, 44 million pounds of food, or $68 million worth, which otherwise

would have gone to waste, were rescued, and 41 million pounds were distributed in South Florida, making up 37 million meals.

This is possible through a variety of food-sharing programs but especially through partnerships with retail giants like Publix, Target, Walmart, Winn-Dixie and others, 485 companies in all, that donate both perishable and nonperishable food items.

Partner agencies of Feeding South Florida – food pantries, soup kitchens, group homes and shelters – feed, on average, 784,000 people each year.

Research conducted by the organization discovered that some 300

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million pounds of fresh produce were being lost each year, mostly from unharvested food left to rot in the field.

Today, through donations and gleaning already-picked fields, the organization’s Farmers Feeding Florida program rescues fresh produce. Last year alone, 21.7 million pounds of produce were rescued throughout the state, and 14 million pounds were redistributed in South Florida, making Feeding South Florida the largest distributor of produce in the Sunshine State.

A good example is the organization’s partnership with Chiquita Banana, which recently relocated its division headquarters from North Carolina to Fort Lauderdale. Chiquita donates so much produce, primarily bananas, that Feeding South Florida is able to share its banana

the homeless, says that Fresh Market donates 700 to 1,000 pounds of prepared food each week, which feed residents at the organization’s live-in campuses.

Some food donations, Coleman notes, help in yet another way – as training materials for those learning to cook through The Lord’s Place to find gainful employment in commercial kitchens.

“How do you help someone with a 10-pound bag of tomatoes? If you turn it into spaghetti sauce, now you’re helping them,” he says. “We have a catering business, which is a training ground for our cooks to learn the skills they need to go out and work for hotels, restaurants and catering services and give them all the skills they need to keep those jobs.”

“Food repurposing is part of the hunger relief plan, and it will be addressed in the future.

Palm Beach County needs to capitalize on technology and the generosity of our community to do a better job of repurposing food.”

– Danielle Hanson, vice president for hunger relief, United Way of Palm Beach County

bounty with other states, Velez notes.

In fact, thanks to food donations and repurposing, “there is absolutely zero need for us to purchase food,” Velez says. Instead, the problem is raising money for logistics – refrigeration, transportation, warehousing, distribution and sorting, where volunteers and donors step in to help. To raise funds and awareness, Feeding South Florida launched Hunger Action Month in September, with a host of activities all designed to create even more support for efforts to eradicate hunger statewide.

Passage of the Jack Davis Florida Restaurant Lend a Helping Hand Act of 2008 gave protection against lawsuits to stores and restaurants that provide prepared foods in good faith to food banks, much as does the federal Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act of 1996.

Robert Coleman, director of food service for The Lord’s Place, a West Palm Beach nonprofit serving

On another front, the United Way and the Palm Beach County Commission last year inaugurated the Palm Beach County Hunger Relief Plan, joining 183 organizations aiming at a long-term fix for the county’s hunger problem.

The plan includes 10 goals, including increasing awareness of the problem of hunger in the county; political action on public policies to fight hunger; providing hunger relief to residents of the Glades, the disabled, children and low-income elderly residents; increasing income to low-income families through raising the minimum wage; funding of child care; and helping families gain access to programs such as the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly the Food Stamp program. Feeding South Florida estimates that 17 percent of foodinsecure residents in South Florida do not qualify for assistance under SNAP. “Food repurposing is part of the hunger relief plan, and it will be adNOVEMBER 2016

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dressed in the future,” says Danielle Hanson, vice president for hunger relief for United Way of Palm Beach County. “Palm Beach County needs to capitalize on technology and the generosity of our community to do a better job of repurposing food.”

Adds Perry Borman, executive director of the Palm Beach County Food Bank and a member of the Palm Beach County Hunger Relief Plan: “There is more sentiment today and more of a movement within hunger relief advocates and those people who have food to really repurpose it and recover it and get it to the people who need it.”

Both Borman and Velez emphasize that the problem of hunger in Palm Beach County is not limited to feeding the homeless. In fact, the homeless make up only a tiny percentage of those in need of food.

“This is not just a homeless problem,” Borman says. “The fact of the matter is that the homeless population is only a small subset of the residents, children and working poor who are living in homes but are struggling to put food on the table.”

Velez agrees: “The majority of people we serve are working families and working adults who have homes.

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“This is not just a homeless problem. The fact of the matter is that the homeless population is only a small subset of the residents, children and working poor who are living in homes but are struggling to put food on the table.”

– Perry Borman, executive director, Palm Beach County Food Bank

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have a minimum wage job, pay the rent and utilities, put gas in the car to get to work and still put nutritious meals on the table.”

In fact, according to the Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County, there are only 1,421 individuals in the county who truly are homeless, and, between 2013 and 2015, this number dropped by 9 percent.

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Homeless lists 11 Florida communities that, between 2013 and 2015, attempted to restrict or eliminate food-sharing, including Daytona Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Lake Worth, Melbourne, Miami, Orlando, Palm Bay, St. Petersburg and Tampa.

However, Velez notes, there always are ways around the restric-

“Opponents of food-sharing claim that providing food enables homelessness, it creates a dangerous element and it can increase waste and raise public health issues. There’s no evidence to suggest that any of those concerns is actually valid.”

– Tristia Bauman, senior attorney, National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty

Still, there are local laws that limit volunteers’ ability to help the homeless. In 2014, in Fort Lauderdale, 90-year-old anti-hunger activist Arnold Abbott was arrested and charged with violating a local ordinance by feeding the homeless, but a judge blocked enforcement of the ordinance.

Tristia Bauman, senior attorney with the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty, says that such laws, often framed as zoning ordinances, may require special permits, restrict the use of public property or impose restrictions on free food that exceed those of commercial food providers.

“There is a fear that providing food to homeless people will attract homeless people to a given area,” she says.

“Opponents of food-sharing claim that providing food enables homelessness, it creates a dangerous element for the community and it can increase waste and raise public health issues.

There’s no evidence to suggest that any of those concerns is actually valid.”

She adds: “Florida is known as a hotbed of criminalization laws against the homeless.”

Coleman says, “It becomes a ‘not in my backyard’ problem. People who live across the street from a county park don’t want the homeless there, and, if you’re feeding them there, that’s where they’ll go because that’s where the food is.”

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tions, and, “for the most part, there is an alternative or solution in place.”

Borman says, “Today, we’re not aware of any ordinance within the county that actually would prevent feeding the homeless.”

Concerns about food waste go beyond hunger. The effect of food waste on the environment is staggering. The EPA estimates that, once food waste ends up in landfills, it generates 34 percent of all methane gas emissions in the United States, and methane is 23 times more potent than carbon dioxide in its impact on global warming.

Velez notes that food waste is the largest contributor to landfills and incinerators.

“We are in a fortunate place where a lot of people really care about hunger and about the environment as well,” he says. “You don’t want a lot of that food filling up our landfills when it is perfectly good and can serve a purpose of feeding our families.”

People truly are beginning to care more about the hungry. This year, Feeding South Florida, which has set the bold goal of ending hunger in South Florida by 2030, had 19,286 volunteers, compared to only 12,850 last year.

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By Lisa Ocker

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Boca Raton’s Countess, The Late Henrietta De Hoernle, Lives On Through Her Generosity ncee up upon a time, in a land of big givers, lived a countess whose s, there t unparalleled generosity would enrich unpara lives for generations to come. But this isn’t a fable. Henrietta de Hoernle, better known as the Countess, lived her own sort of fairy tale, which enabled her to make dreams come true for countless others.

At the time of her 100th birthday in 2012, commemorated with a gala benefiting local charities, the Countess estimated donating more than $40 million to her favorite causes, according to the SunSentinel.

These included health; education; cultural programs and the arts; abused women and children; veterans; first responders; the elderly; and the desperately needy, sick and poor.

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“Countess de Hoernle’s spirit of giving can be seen throughout Boca Raton and beyond,” says Kevin Ross, Lynn University president.

“She was an extremely generous friend of Lynn University, and she directly supported our students for decades through funding for scholarships and learning spaces.

We are proud and honored to have her legacy remembered each day through the Count and Countess de Hoernle Residence Hall, de Hoernle Sports and Cultural Center and de Hoernle International Center on our campus.”

Mary Csar, executive director of the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum, says that the Countess was involved in just about every project. Csar remembers the Countess agreeing in the 1980s to a then-secret donation of $500,000 for the train restoration project (now the Boca Express Train Museum), which she intended as a surprise birthday gift for her husband. When the Germanborn count commented to her that Boca Raton’s history went back only a few decades, the countess responded, “‘Yes, but it’s their history,’” Csar says.

“She understood how important it

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was to our community.”

“People think she gave money to get her name out there, but I think she gave a lot privately,” Csar says.

“We would’ve had philanthropists here anyway, but I think she set the bar for philanthropy. She really made a difference.”

What seemed like a charmed life for the Countess didn’t start out that way. Born in 1912 in Germany to a violinist mother and a pianist father, she escaped the tumult of that era by moving to the United States in 1931 to live with grandparents in Jackson Heights, Queens. She was twice widowed, having a daughter with each of her two late husbands, before marrying her very own count, Adolph de Hoernle, an engineer who made his

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fortune in the tool-and-dye industry.

The de Hoernles settled in Bronxville, New York, where the Countess volunteered at a local hospital and was inspired by wall plaques commemorating donations by others.

After Adolph sold his Stewart Stamping Corp. in 1965, the couple retired and traveled the world.

“He liked to take pictures on the 20 world cruises we took,” the Countess told The Palm Beach Post after her husband’s death. “We thought we’d look at them when we got older, but we got too busy.”

or ‘countess,’ they look. You’re more known. I want it to be known that I give so that I’m an incentive to others.”

She explained that they were informed by the Knights of Malta, one of several European chivalric orders to which they belonged, that her husband had a legitimate claim

Her forward thinking created the opportunity for continued fundraising efforts.

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The couple moved to Boca Raton in 1981 and began sowing their millions into worthy causes. Boca was booming, spurred on by IBM’s move to the area, and the de Hoernles’ early philanthropy was a reminder to other wealthy residents that true prosperity requires giving back.

The Countess said their titles helped.

“As Mrs. Hoernle, nobody pays any attention,” she told the Post.

“When they see ‘duke’ or ‘duchess’

to the title through his family.

The couple chose the then-named Boca Raton Community Hospital for their first local gift, according to the Countess’ official biography. She continued giving to the hospital after her husband’s death in 1998.

Mark Larkin, president of the Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, recalls the Countess’ largest donation, in excess of $1 million, which funded land and construction of a new Debbie-Rand

Memorial Service League Thrift Shoppe.

“Her forward thinking created the opportunity for continued fundraising efforts,” he says.

Proceeds from the thrift shop go toward upgrading hospital rooms and making comfort purchases for patients.

Other donations over the years went to the Lynn Cancer Institute and the hospital’s nursing program. The Countess made her final gift to the hospital while a patient there, Larkin says. Her donation will underwrite a book celebrating the hospital’s history for its 50th anniversary next year.

“She said to me, ‘I am so grateful for the care I have received over the decades. I think this is important,’” Larkin recalls.

“She was a remarkable woman,” said James Gavrilos, executive director of Boca Helping Hands, in an interview with the Sun Sentinel. “Her generosity is welldocumented. But she was not just a check writer. She got personally involved. She came to the meetings, and wanted to know about what the organizations were doing. And she was on top of things mentally right up until the very end.”

If she were a make-believe countess, she would have lived forever. And she almost did, passing away in July at the age of 103. But the Countess’ legacy and good deeds live on through the nearly 150 area organizations that benefited from her largesse. O

Lasting Impression Some Of The Local Spaces Named For The Count And Countess De Hoernle American Red Cross Service Center Boca Ballet Theatre Center for Dance Boca Raton Historical Society train depot and memorial room Boca Raton Museum of Art great hall and art school for children Boca Raton Regional Hospital cardiac floor Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County building Caridad Center health clinic Centre for the Arts at Mizner Park amphitheater Count & Countess De Hoernle Alzheimer’s Pavilion HomeSafe residential youth cottages Hospice by the Sea lobby Junior League of Boca Raton building Lynn University sports and cultural center, international building, lecture hall and two dorms Northwood (now Kaiser) University student life center Spanish River Community High School theater United Way of Palm Beach County Boynton Beach campus YMCA of Boca Raton Youth Center

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AJOR INTERNATIONAL CHARITIES WITH BIG STAFFS AND EVEN BIGGER BUDGETS OFTEN DOMINATE THE CONVERSATION WHEN IT COMES TO PHILANTHROPY. BUT WHAT ABOUT THE LITTLE GUYS? HERE IN SOUTH

FLORIDA, DOZENS OF SMALL GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS ARE FLYING UNDER THE RADAR, DOING IMPORTANT WORK WITH ALL-VOLUNTEER TEAMS AND ADVOCATING ON BEHALF OF SPECIFIC CAUSES AND POPULATIONS. SO, WE’VE DECIDED TO PUT THEM IN THE SPOTLIGHT FOR A CHANGE. READ ON FOR THE STORIES OF SIX LITTLE CHARITIES PROVING THAT – WHEN IT COMES TO PASSION, COMMITMENT AND POSITIVE CHANGE – SIZE DOESN’T MATTER. 84

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Doesn’t Matter Small Nonprofits Making A Big Impact On Special Causes In Our Community THE ALLIANCE FOR EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS Did you know that four of 10 Americans have either suffered from – or know someone who has suffered from – an eating disorder?

Johanna Kandel is one of them. After recovering from a 10-year battle with various

Here and below: community members participate in Celebrating Everybody: A Walk For Eating Disorders Awareness

eating disorders, she founded The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness (also known as The Alliance).

Since its inception in October 2000, the West Palm Beach-based nonprofit has reached more than 275,000 people nationally and internationally with its message about eating disorder education and awareness. The Alli-

body positivity and healthy lifestyle choices. On a national level, the group is committed to improving eating disorder education, outreach, treatment and research, and members regularly visit the nation’s capital and state capitals, hold letter-writing campaigns, make calls and send emails to advocate for change.

DID YOU KNOW THAT FOUR OF 10 AMERICANS HAVE EITHER SUFFERED FROM – OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO HAS SUFFERED FROM – AN EATING DISORDER? JOHANNA KANDEL IS ONE OF THEM. AFTER RECOVERING FROM A 10-YEAR BATTLE WITH VARIOUS EATING DISORDERS, SHE FOUNDED THE ALLIANCE FOR EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS. ance targets all types of eating disorders. It offers free weekly support groups and mentoring; connects people with recovery resources and information; works with families during treatment and recovery; and advocates for local, state and national legislation.

The Alliance holds educational presentations at public and private elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, colleges and more to foster

The nonprofit holds a one-mile walk every spring to raise awareness, promote education about eating disorders and spread its message of hope and recovery. The sixth annual walk, Celebrating Everybody: A Walk For Eating Disorders Awareness, will be March 4 at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek.

For more information, call 866-662-1235 or visit allianceforeatingdisorders.com.

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Here and below: local families support the Jacob Isaac Rappaport Foundation

JACOB ISAAC RAPPOPORT FOUNDATION Jacob Isaac Rappoport was born Dec. 27, 2001. He was sent home from the hospital with a clean bill of health, but, by 4 months old, he was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, or SMA. He never rolled

is no cure for SMA. After Jacob’s death, his family formed the Jacob Isaac Rappoport Foundation, a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization in Boynton Beach to honor his memory.

In addition to providing emotional support to families nationwide, the foundation financially aids Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy

(FSMA), an international organization. The foundation’s funding has supported research and drug discovery programs; sponsored the annual conference of Cure SMA, a nonprofit dedicated to treating and curing SMA; and assisted Cure SMA in sending care packages to newly diagnosed Type 1 babies. The Jacob Isaac Rappo-

AFTER JACOB’S DEATH, HIS FAMILY FORMED THE JACOB ISAAC RAPPOPORT FOUNDATION, A NONPROFIT, ALL-VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION IN BOYNTON BEACH TO HONOR HIS MEMORY. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES NATIONWIDE, THE FOUNDATION FINANCIALLY AIDS FAMILIES OF SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY. over, crawled or sat up. By 6 months, he was unable to swallow, and, on Oct. 1, 2002, Jacob passed away – at just 9 months old.

SMA is a degenerative disease that affects the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord, taking away the ability to walk, crawl, swallow, breathe and control the head and neck. SMA is the No. 1 genetic killer of children under the age of 2, and it occurs in one in 10,000 births. About one in every 50 Americans carries the gene that causes SMA, which strikes regardless of race or gender. There 86

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port Foundation also funded the Newly Diagnosed Scholarship Program at the FSMA conference and co-hosts luncheons for families at FSMA conferences.

Jacob’s Run, Walk & Roll, a one-mile fun walk/run, is the foundation’s annual event, held in April. The 2016 event included a butterfly release, lunch and family entertainment at Sunset Cove Pavilion at South County Regional Park in Boca Raton.

For more information, call 561-577-2326 or visit ourshootingstar.com.

Many of us enjoy spending an afternoon at the dog track, but few consider what happens to greyhounds once their racing days are over.

That’s when Awesome Greyhound Adoptions (AGA) steps in. Based in Boynton Beach, this all-volunteer nonprofit finds responsible, loving owners for retired racing greyhounds. Barbara Masi is the president and founder of AGA, which services Palm Beach, Martin, Broward and St. Lucie counties.

These highly trainable dogs are screened for temperament and health. Then, they’re placed as pets, therapy dogs or fully trained service dogs.

Those interested in adoption complete an application, undergo a home visit and sign a contract to ensure that the match is the right fit. Interested parties may also foster.

Each AGA greyhound is fostered after retiring from the racetrack to help it acclimate to living in a home.

AGA also offers the Hounds & Heroes program, which has been placing

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Army veteran Karl Burtzloff and Hero

MANY OF US ENJOY SPENDING AN AFTERNOON AT THE DOG TRACK, BUT FEW CONSIDER WHAT HAPPENS TO GREYHOUNDS ONCE THEIR RACING DAYS ARE OVER. THATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WHEN AWESOME GREYHOUND ADOPTIONS STEPS IN.

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greyhound service dogs with veterans since May 2011 to offer mobile assistance and help men and women cope with PTSD. Not sure if a greyhound is right for you? These athletic canines, which live an average of 12 to 14 years, are good with children and typically aren’t hyper, although they do need daily walks and an occasional sprint in a fenced area.

More mature greyhounds, 4 to 7 years old, make great companions for seniors since they don’t require a lot of attention and are mild-mannered.

AGA is hosting a Veterans Day event on Nov. 11 at Palm Beach Kennel Club in West Palm Beach, It’s Raining Cats and Dogs on Feb. 25 at Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach and a golf tournament on April 29 at Atlantis Country Club in Atlantis.

For more information, call 561-737-1941 or visit awesomegreyhoundadoptions.org.

JACK THE BIKE MAN Jack Hairston, aka Jack the Bike Man, believes in the power of cycling. Through his eponymous nonprofit, he offers bicycle education, programs and training for at-risk children of migrant workers and their parents to help them transition to life in the United States. With after-school programs like bicycle repair and maintenance, children learn responsibility, honesty, trust, self-esteem and family values. Kids are overseen by counselors and volunteers who provide social conduct guidance, emotional support, mentoring and language-comprehension classes. Hairston hopes to help kids become productive members of society.

It all started in 1999, when a young Latino man fell off his bike in front of Hairston’s home. Hairston noticed that the bike’s brakes weren’t attached, so

A PROM TO REMEMBER AIMS TO GIVE SOUTH FLORIDA TEENS THE MOST SPECTACULAR AND MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE, PROVIDING THEM AN OPPORTUNITY TO PUT THEIR WORRIES ASIDE AND CELEBRATE THEIR LIFE AND YOUTH IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF ACCEPTANCE.

JACK HAIRSTON, AKA JACK THE BIKE MAN, BELIEVES IN THE POWER OF CYCLING. THROUGH HIS EPONYMOUS NONPROFIT, HE OFFERS BICYCLE EDUCATION, PROGRAMS AND TRAINING FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN OF MIGRANT WORKERS AND THEIR PARENTS TO HELP THEM TRANSITION TO LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES.

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he repaired them for the grateful young man. Soon, many of his friends began stopping by for help with their bikes, too.

Some of Hairston’s friends gave him old bikes to repair, which he then donated to kids and young men who needed transportation. His efforts were showcased on the local news, generating hundreds of phone calls and even more donations.

The reporter dubbed Hairston “Jack the Bike Man,” and the name stuck.

He now stores bicycles in a warehouse in West Palm

Beach, which comprises a repair area, an office and a store that sells tires and parts.

Hairston’s team of full-time employees and volunteers gathers bikes, repairs them and sells or donates them.

Jack the Bike Man’s big event is just before Christmas, when Hairston and his team give away more than 1,000 bicycles to children in need.

The event is so popular that the date is kept under wraps to limit the size of the crowd.

For more information, call 561-832-0072 or visit jackthebikeman.org.

A PROM TO REMEMBER Fort Lauderdale resident Brandon Opre used to la-

ment how teens suffering from life-threatening illnesses missed out on many high school milestones, like prom. So he began to wonder: Why not host a dance just for these special teens? He bounced the idea off of friends, family members and locals, and it became a reality in 2009 in the form of the Unforgettable Prom Foundation, known as A Prom to Remember, of which he is founder and president.

The event aims to give South Florida teens, ages 12 to 19, the most spectacular and memorable experience possible, providing them an opportunity to put their worries aside and celebrate their life and youth in an environment of acceptance.

Kids are treated like movie stars, getting dressed up in formal wear, having their hair and makeup done, arriving in limousines, walking a red carpet and dancing the night away. All services and activities are provided free of charge, courtesy of donors and fundraisers, like the golf tournament last March in Fort Lauderdale or the boat parade party and silent auction last December in Fort Lauderdale.

The most recent A Prom to Remember was in April at The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale, complete with a superhero theme. More than 200 teens walked the red carpet and enjoyed appearances by former Miami Dolphins and Florida Panthers players as well as Fort Lauderdale police officers.

A Prom to Remember has quickly spread to other areas. Cleveland hosted its first prom in 2010, and Philadelphia held its inaugural event – with a “Rocky” theme, appropriately enough – last June. Plus, one is in the works for the Boston area.

For more information, call 877-385-PROM or visit apromtoremember.org.

CONNECTED WARRIORS In 2007, South Florida yoga teacher Judy Weaver met Army Ranger Beau MacVane. After returning home from his fourth tour of duty in Iraq, he contracted Lou Gehrig’s disease and asked Weaver to teach him yoga so he could stay strong as he fought the terminal illness. Weaver did so, and she watched in awe as MacVane used yoga to cope with his declining physical health until his passing.

Motivated by MacVane’s experience, Weaver cofounded Connected Warriors with Marine Ralph Lovino in 2011 to help veterans, active service members and their families heal their minds, bodies and spirits through yoga, specifically traumaconscious training. The nonprofit also seeks to provide a warm, welcoming community free of judgment.

Classes are now offered at yoga studios, community centers, military bases and other locations in 18 states, with more than 1,200 total visits per month. All equipment is provided free of charge to students, who can show up to classes spontaneously without the hassle of registering.

The Boca Raton-based organization operates with low overhead. Donations go toward launching new classes, covering the cost of mats and props and teaching trauma-conscious yoga therapies to teachers in local communities.

One of Connected Warriors’ biggest fundraisers is its annual gala. The 2015 event was held last November at the Boca Raton Marriott, and, this year, Bon Jovi drummer and

JUDY WEAVER CO-FOUNDED CONNECTED WARRIORS WITH MARINE RALPH LOVINO IN 2011 TO HELP VETERANS, ACTIVE SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES HEAL THEIR MINDS, BODIES AND SPIRITS THROUGH YOGA, SPECIFICALLY TRAUMA-CONSCIOUS TRAINING.

percussionist Tico “The Hitman” Torres will host a threeday celebrity VIP golf tournament to benefit Connected Warriors at the Trump Doral Miami Nov. 12-14. O For more information, call 954-278-3764 or visit connectedwarriors.org.

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Dynamic and powerful women are in no short supply in Palm Beach County.

Ranging from entrepreneurs, educators, doctors and attorneys to designers, artists, nonprofit leaders and writing professionals, the list is long and impressive.

We’ve rounded up the best of the best: women who are experienced, skilled and successful in their respective fields. Keep reading to meet these remarkable individuals and discover why they are the Wonder Women of our community.

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A “Wonder Woman” In Real Estate Susan Demerer Helps Buyers And Sellers Achieve Their Dreams

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I enjoy helping buyers and sellers through the process. For me, there is no bigger thrill than making my clients happy.

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usan Demerer does wonders for her real estate clients.

Her integrity, empathy and market knowledge have made her one of the top-performing real estate agents in the Palm Beaches.

“I enjoy helping buyers and sellers through the process,” says Susan, a sales leader with BEX Realty in Boca Raton, formerly known as Boca Executive Realty. “For me, there is no bigger thrill than making my clients happy.”

Through the years, Susan has built a loyal clientele who rely on her skills and in-depth understanding of the country club communities, singlefamily estate neighborhoods, Intracoastal properties and waterfront condos in Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Highland Beach. In the past two years, she has handled 132 transac-

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tions totaling more than $65 million.

Big or small, she does it all, ranking in the top 0.1 percent nationwide.

Susan is a 24-year resident and member of Broken Sound Country Club, where she enjoys golfing and spending time with family, friends and her two standard poodles. With her firsthand knowledge of Broken Sound, she has sold twice as many homes in the community in the past two years than any other agent.

“Clients appreciate my honesty, diligence and willingness to put their needs first,” she says.

One of the secrets to Susan’s success is BEX Realty’s sophisticated technology platform.

“No one can find buyers better than BEX Realty, and we have the data to prove it,” she says, noting that the company has 5,000 daily

active visitors searching for properties on its site and more than 550,000 registered users on BEX Realty.com.

“As soon as we list a home, we market our featured listings to potential buyers,” she adds. “With that level of service, it’s not surprising that 65 percent of the $1 billion in home sales by BEX Realty in the past 24 months were our buyers.”

Susan also offers sellers her “no stress” policy, enabling homeowners to cancel a listing at any time, along with her communication guarantee to return all phone calls in a timely manner.

“That’s an example of the forward thinking that puts me ahead of the competition,” she says. “Whether it’s real estate, sports or anything else in life, I give it my all!”

BEX Realty is located at 153 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-213-6347 or visit bocaexecutiverealty.com.

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rowing up, Rose Glamoclija, RN, always felt an affinity for the elderly. Even as a child, she preferred the company of her grandmother’s friends over that of children her own age. So, when Glamoclija told her grandmother that she wanted to be a nurse, the woman she calls “my mentor” encouraged her to follow that dream.

After working as a critical care nurse and care manager, Glamoclija launched Boca Nursing Services Inc., a concierge private duty home care company that has served Palm Beach, Broward, Martin and St. Lucie counties for the last 25 years.

The company is family owned. Her

two sons handle the business aspects while she focuses on the caregiving.

Clients can call on RNs, LPNs, CNAs, aides and therapists to provide them with care. Boca Nursing Services offers hourly and aroundthe-clock care as well as live-in, visiting nurses and medication management. Each client receives tailored care and personalized service based on their individual needs.

Because she is a nurse, Glamoclija’s expectations of those whom she hires are very high. Her dedication and attention to detail have paid off. Many of the healthcare professionals who work for Boca Nursing Services have been with her since she opened her doors.

“I have been fortunate to be blessed with so many wonderful, caring professionals,” she says.

All of her employees are licensed, insured and bonded and have undergone thorough criminal background checks. And Glamoclija says she personally gets to know those whom she hires and instills in them her personal philosophy: to care for every individual with kindness, dignity and respect.

That care can be seen in the number of patients who have come to rely on her company for many years.

“I have a lot of long-term patients; some I have had for 18 years. This tells you how well these people are cared for,” says Glamoclija.

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I have been fortunate to be blessed with so many wonderful, caring professionals.

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Boca Nursing Services, Inc., has locations in Boca Raton and Palm Beach. For more information, call 561-347-7566 or 561-833-3430 or visit bocanursing.com.

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Breaking The Silence “Boca Brave” Mother And Daughter Rally For Mind-Healthy Communities

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t is never easy for a mother to lose two daughters. Even more painful is when it is the result of an illness no one wants to talk about. And, for a remaining sibling, this silence combined with fear and shame can be life-altering.

For Rita Thrasher and her daughter Marla, their family story brought out their “brave” to unleash a rallying cry to “break the deafening silence” to create “communities of acceptance” so that those affected by emotional or mental illness would seek the help they need.

So, in 1998, Rita, a retired teacher, co-founded Boca Raton’s Promise (BRP), An Alliance For Youth, a nonprofit organization that is now focused on identifying the “unseen struggles” in Boca Raton and throughout Palm Beach County

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and providing education and activities that lead to early identification, treatment and access to services.

“When one in four residents of a city of 80,000 will be affected in their lifetime, that means 20,000 residents are at risk, along with their families, friends and colleagues,” says Rita. “When mental illness affects more people than cancer, diabetes and heart disease combined, communities can no longer stand by and remain silent.”

Years ago, cancer was only whispered about, much like mental illness is today. But this mother’s “relentless calling,” at age 85, supported by her daughter and a diverse impassioned force of volunteer and professional advocates, is determined to raise the volume loud enough for legislators, city govern-

ments, law enforcement, educators, students, business owners, clergy, homeowners associations and even sports team coaches to take heed.

To indelibly effect change in Boca Raton and beyond, BRP created the Palm Beach County Action Alliance for Mental Health, a stakeholder coalition of 24 education, social services and government and nonprofit organizations. BRP’s empowering Boca Brave grassroots “conversations” have captured the attention of other municipalities that are now following suit.

“The silence only serves to keep people suffering from emotional and mental illness in the shadows, but, by creating ‘communities of acceptance and understanding,’ we can both enrich and save lives,” says Marla.

Boca Raton’s Promise is located at 6300 Park of Commerce Blvd., Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-866-1850 or visit bocaratonspromise.org.

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ybil Maxson’s boundless creative energy can be seen in every home she designs. She draws her inspiration from the world around her to craft beautiful and functional living spaces for her clients.

Her love of architecture and design are apparent in her work, which can be seen in homes from South Beach to Chicago, New York to Israel and in many of the country club communities in Boca Raton and surrounding areas. Her travels to Europe, in particular to Paris, London and Rome, spark and renew her enthusiasm for design.

“My clients allow me to be innovative, creative and to execute my

designs, which continues to fuel the passion I have for my work,” says Maxson. “My appreciation for the arts and aesthetics, and by that I mean finding the art and beauty in all things, inspires the passion to have unique ideas in each of my design jobs.”

Working with Brown’s Interior Design gives Maxson access to vendors, contractors and workrooms and the ability to purchase anything needed to complete a design concept.

This provides clients with a seamless process from beginning to end.

Maxson believes that staying ahead of the trends and styles – along with the use of the latest in

technology – gives her an edge. Her goal is to provide unique environments by including her clients’ favorite possessions and personal effects to give them a look they may have always wanted or a fresh new look they didn’t have the opportunity to experience in the past.

“Combining comfort, function and the personality of the client in each of their homes provides the ultimate goal of coming home to a place they love and love living in,” Maxson says.

Brown’s Interior Design has provided expert turnkey designs since 1975 and has showrooms in Boca Raton and Jupiter.

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My clients allow me to be innovative, creative and to execute my designs, which continues to fuel the passion I have for my work.

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Brown’s Interior Design is located at 4501 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-368-2703 or visit brownsinteriors.com.

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Best Of The Best Claire Sheres Earns Coldwell Banker’s Top Awards

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laire is a meticulous professional, has a superb support team, including team partner (and daughter-in-law) Morgan, and incredible marketing, so it’s not surprising that she continues to lead the way in Palm Beach County for Coldwell Banker agents,” says Duff Rubin, regional senior VP Southeast Florida, Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate. “Claire always finds a way to get the job done for her clients.”

Clients’ testimonials explain why Claire Sheres receives top awards from Coldwell Banker/PREVIEWS. “Thank you for your hard work in selling our properties. You are professional, extremely resourceful and you had our best interest in mind. Your advice was spot on,

and I will highly recommend you,” says Hillary Krouse.

“Claire negotiated the sale and purchase of our Boca homes – a true professional. You definitely want Claire on your side of any real estate transaction,” says Michael Begleiter.

“I couldn’t believe the activity generated by your great marketing and the results achieved by your skillful handling of the contract negotiations,” wrote Denis Beaulieu.

Sheres attributes much of her success to experience and anticipating her clients’ needs, having a dedicated team and working with the world’s largest luxury brand, Coldwell Banker/PREVIEWS. Sheres is a member of Coldwell Banker’s most prestigious Interna-

tional LEGENDS Society and is, for the 10th consecutive year, Woodfield Country Club’s top-producing resident Realtor®.

Family and community are integral parts of Sheres’ balanced lifestyle.

“A family business is tough, but with patience and compassion, nothing is more gratifying than working with loved ones and helping others,” says Sheres.

A 25-year Boca Raton resident, Sheres is a Lion of Judah, supports JDRF, AIPAC and, in February, with husband Allan, proudly chaired the very successful United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s 2016 South Florida luncheon at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Communityminded son Robert and daughter-inlaw Morgan served as vice-chairs.

Claire Sheres’ office is located at 7000 W. Palmetto Park Road, #105, Boca Raton.

For more information, call 561-414-4146 or visit sheresrealty.com.

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or more than two decades, Ronda Ellis’ dedication and personal approach to clients have been instrumental in establishing Ellis, Ged & Bodden’s reputation for providing compassionate, comprehensive legal counsel in the areas of personal injury and wrongful death. The firm has also developed an entire division and become a leader in the field of PIP, personal injury protection. The firm assists hospitals and medical providers throughout the state in recovering unpaid or underpaid PIP benefits for medical services rendered to automobile accident victims. It is a department dedicated to revenue cycle clients.

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partner, Ellis has a unique opportunity and responsibility to serve as one of the catalytic voices to promote a forward-thinking work environment. “I am surrounded by talented and dedicated people who contribute to the success of the firm,” she says.

“It is my job to create a positive work environment that encourages teamwork and, most importantly, collaboration. I believe it certainly takes a village. Today, effective leadership is more side by side than the old days.”

In addition to her full work schedule, Ellis finds time for charity work, including volunteering with the Boys & Girls Club of Wellington.

“We all have a duty to give back, and there is no better fulfillment

than working with an organization that helps children less fortunate than ourselves,” she says. Her philanthropic passion has been passed along to her son Glen A. Ged, who created his own charity, Operation Necessity, a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the lives of people worldwide through donations, service and care. Operation Necessity provides orphanages in developing countries with items such as clothing, sanitary equipment and products, books, school supplies and toys for children.

“By watching my mom truly change lives and change the world, it inspired me to do the same,” says her proud son.

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Ellis, Ged & Bodden, P.A., is located at 7171 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-995-1966 or visit egblaw.com.

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It’s All About The Art Amy Reshefsky’s Studio Is A One-Stop Shop For That Perfect Piece

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my Reshefsky discovered her passion for art in a roundabout way. It wasn’t until about 13 years ago, after moving to Mont-Tremblant, Canada, far from family and friends, that she began to fill her free time by painting.

It’s All About The Art, her yearold fine art studio in Boca Raton, is the culmination of her many years of work. Although Reshefsky continues to create new pieces using a multitude of media, she also is focusing her efforts on helping emerging, mid-career and established artists gain visibility within the community. The studio serves as a setting where artists come to work and clients can see pieces on dis-

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play as well as browse through portfolios looking for that perfect piece.

“I wanted to make a change in how art is sold. Visitors can find glass tables, sculptures, vases and many art mediums. It’s art at your fingertips,” says Reshefsky, who counts among her clients designers, collectors and real estate agents looking to stage homes.

Reshefsky also enjoys working with nonprofits. A 7-foot acrylicand-glass piece depicting Passover adorns the Temple Beth El Beck Family Campus. She just finished one of two commissions for Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services at the Weisman Delray Community Center. She also is pre-

paring, along with some of the artists she represents, for a showing in December at Spectrum Miami Art Show Booth 326.

Reshefsky and her husband now spend summers in Mont-Tremblant and winters in Delray Beach. She doesn’t pin herself down to a particular style, and she enjoys working on canvas as well as with glass and reclaimed wood.

Trying to define Reshefsky as one kind of artist is as challenging as trying to define her style of artwork – which is as diverse and eclectic as you’ll find anywhere. She is most comfortable being creative in all directions. Reshefsky loves the challenge.

It’s All About The Art is located at 140 N.W. 11th St., Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-289-4542 or visit artstudioboca.com.

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Bringing Jewish Education To Life CATHY BERKOWITZ

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athy Berkowitz enjoys seeing children singing, dancing and laughing as they learn the words and lessons of the Torah.

“We offer families an innovative model that brings Jewish education to life for their children,” says Berkowitz, who is education director of the Mirochnick Religious School at B’nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton. “We believe in the importance of having fun while being part of a nurturing Jewish community.”

Berkowitz often has a smile on her face as she and her teachers lead Hebrew lessons in an informal, selfpaced midrash, or communal learning experience. Children of different ages and grades take part in their lessons, sounding out words, solving puzzles and playing games.

“Parents can choose the day and

time of lessons, six days a week, so there’s plenty of flexibility in scheduling,” says Berkowitz, who has been leading the school since 2004.

“Our award-winning, creative programming, which offers a differentiated learning approach, has gotten rave reviews from our families since we launched it four years ago.”

Adam Green says his three daughters, Allie, Sami and Romy, all look forward to Hebrew school.

“Cathy runs an unbelievable program,” he says. “She cares very much about the students and does a great job of getting them involved and engaged with learning.”

A native of Brooklyn, Berkowitz recalls the importance of her Jewish summer camp experience as a girl.

“It shaped my identity,” she says.

Berkowitz began teaching Hebrew school while working as a child advo-

Cathy Berkowitz Leads Mirochnick Religious School’s Innovative Programs cate in New York, and, later in life, she earned a master’s degree in Jewish education and became a certified Conservative Jewish Educator (CJE).

During that time, she also started a family, raising four children with her husband, Fred. And, for the past 20 years, she has returned to her roots as the head of education for Camp Ramah Darom in Georgia.

“Many South Florida families think of synagogue school as a supplement for their child’s education,” she says. “But this is where our children learn about our Jewish heritage and values – sharing, empathy, tolerance and compassion for others. Most importantly, Mirochnick Religious School is a place where you can find a caring, nurturing Jewish community, where children can ask questions, discover their identities and learn together.”

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Mirochnick Religious School is located at B’nai Torah Congregation, 6261 S.W. 18th St., Boca Raton.

For more information, call 561-392-8005 or visit btcboca.org.

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Running The Distance Danielle Hartman’s Determination Is Key To JFS’ Success DANIELLE HARTMAN

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We are always looking for volunteers. We would love to connect them. We have so many programs and services, and there are so many ways they can get involved.

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anielle Hartman is never one to shy away from a challenge. Following her divorce, the single mother of three girls worked a full-time job while earning her master’s degree in nonprofit management. She has since remarried.

In her spare time, Hartman runs.

She has completed 12 marathons and several half marathons and triathlons. It’s that kind of drive and determination that Hartman brings to her job as president and CEO of Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (JFS) in Boca Raton.

“Running this organization is a lot like training for a marathon,” says Hartman. “When you are training, you break it into manage-

able parts, and you ultimately have a goal, but you get there in bits.”

Hartman accepted the role at JFS in 2010 after serving for five years as vice president of governance and planning for the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. Under her leadership, JFS’ operating budget has more than doubled, to $10 million, and the endowment funds have risen from $6 million to $8.5 million, with an additional $5 million in expectancies.

With locations in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, JFS programs and services include food and financial assistance; senior services; counseling; career and employment; and mental health services. The organi-

zation helps people of all ages and beliefs. JFS also relies on volunteers for many of its programs.

“We are always looking for volunteers. We would love to connect them.

We have so many programs and services, and there are so many ways they can get involved,” she says.

Having gone through her own difficult times in the past, Hartman has a great respect and affinity for the clients her organization serves.

“The fact that I have, at some points in my life, struggled and needed help gives me the empathy to be able to run this organization and understand the synergies between the business and social work aspects,” she says.

Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services is located at 21300 Ruth & Baron Coleman Blvd., Boca Raton.

For more information, call 561-852-3333 or visit ralesjfs.org.

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Reason To Smile Dr. Jennifer Statler Takes Orthodontic Care To The Next Level JENNIFER STATLER

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or Dr. Jennifer Statler and her dedicated team at Statler Orthodontics, the benefits of orthodontic treatment go far beyond physical changes, leading to an overall improvement in patients’ self-esteem.

While most people see braces or Invisalign as just a way to straighten their teeth, Dr. Statler focuses on creating facial symmetry and balance, which, in turn, results in beautiful smiles.

She first witnessed the lifechanging effects of orthodontics while serving in the U.S. Navy. She worked with a surgical team performing advanced procedures for complex jaw and bite problems.

“From that point on, I was committed to becoming an orthodontist and providing this life-improving service to my patients,” says Dr. Statler.

She started her dental career in 1999 and has used that experience to improve the quality of orthodontic care in Boca Raton since 2009.

With so many advancements in orthodontics, straightening teeth has never been easier, safer or faster.

Dr. Statler is an Elite Invisalign Provider, placing her in the top 3 percent of doctors in the country.

Statler Orthodontics is a leader in accelerated treatment for all patients. Using AcceleDent, an ADA approved device, Invisalign and

traditional braces can work safely up to 50 percent faster.

“This device is easy to use and needed for only 20 minutes a day. Our patients love this product, and the results are spectacular! We strive to deliver the most up-todate technology in a fun-loving environment to improve your experience and results,” Dr. Statler says.

When she is not creating beautiful smiles, Dr. Statler is helping to put smiles on the faces of others through her work with numerous charities, including Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Boca Helping Hands, Jewish Association for Residential Care, Jacob’s Shoes, 4KIDS of South Florida and Special Spaces.

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We strive to deliver the most upto-date technology in a fun-loving environment to improve your experience and results.

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Statler Orthodontics is located at 7400 W. Camino Real, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-368-3688 or visit bracesandfaces.com.

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Passion For Design Susan Lachance Helps Clients Achieve The Perfect Look

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usan Lachance is passionate about interior design.

“I’ve been helping clients fulfill their dreams for more than 40 years, and I still enjoy every step of the process,” says Lachance, who leads the full-service team at Susan Lachance Interior Design in Boca Raton. “We offer a concierge, turnkey service from initial space design and architectural detailing through final installation.”

Since founding her firm in 1974, Lachance has built an exceptional reputation with numerous award-winning projects throughout South Florida. Recognized as one of the region’s leading designers, she has a close-knit team of seven professionals who have worked together for many years.

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attention that she gives to every project.

As one client says in a review on Houzz.com, “Susan Lachance has done four projects for us spanning a total of 27 years. Her staff is extremely well trained, and her craftsmen are exceptional.”

Those professionals also stay in close touch with seasonal residents who go through the design process from a distance.

“They made renovating, designing and decorating our house a fun experience,” says one out-of-town client. “They had our complete trust and went above and beyond our expectations. We wouldn’t hesitate recommending them to anyone.”

A native of England, Lachance came to the United States at an early age and began working for a Miami architect when she was 15 years old. She soon became head

designer for the largest commercial interior design firm in Miami before launching her own company.

She has lived in St. Andrews Country Club for 32 years, where she enjoys cooking and gardening.

Through the years, Lachance has helped many clients with multiple projects – and guided their adult children as well.

“Many Boca residents today are looking for a warm, contemporary style,” she says. “But, regardless of their design preferences, they want us to handle all the details.”

In keeping with a full-service approach, the firm is constantly checking the status of its projects, keeping clients informed at all times.

As Lachance says, “Like ‘Queen for a Day,’ we want everything to be perfect when our clients walk into their new home.”

Susan Lachance Interior Design is located at 1001 Clint Moore Road, Suite 100, Boca Raton.

For more information, call 561-241-3800 or visit susanlachance.com.

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uiding college-bound students through their application essay process and celebrating their success when they are accepted into schools of their choice isn’t just what Stacy Acker does best – it’s her passion.

The Adjunct Professor of English Composition has created an innovative approach to helping students achieve their best work in college essays and beyond by leveraging proven writing techniques that provide them with a competitive edge in the application process.

“Faced with a college admissions climate that is more competitive than ever, students have never relied as heavily on their application essays to help them stand out as individuals and tip the scales in

their favor,” says Acker, who has enjoyed working with students accepted to such schools as UC— Berkeley, University of Michigan, UNC—Chapel Hill, University of Georgia, UT—Austin, and University of Florida. “At The Writing Shop, I offer students tools to create essays that demand notice by admissions officers. A dynamic, unique, and meaningful essay will significantly highlight who they are within many application packages.”

Guiding students through countless writing assignments over the years, Acker recognized the many challenges they face in writing. The struggle is evident, she says, whether they attempt to write responses to prompts focused on literature and critical thinking or when faced with

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prompts demanding personal narratives and/or statements. By consistently leading students through these challenges and toward solutions, Acker sees essays evolve and confidence grow.

“Years in the college writing classroom have helped me to effectively guide students toward their authentic writing voice and elevate the quality of their writing,” Acker says. “Students must present themselves as more than a GPA, a test score, or number of community service hours. Offering an essay that is superior in quality and content is the way to accomplish that goal.”

“I have made it my mission to help students discover what they think and how to express it,” Acker says. “In doing so, they discover who they are.”

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I offer students tools to create essays that demand notice by admissions officers.

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The Writing Shop is located at 21301 Powerline Road, Suite 304, Boca Raton.

For more information, call 561-654-1903 or visit dynamicessays.com.

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Fulfilling Fashion Wishes Rachel Gottfried Brings Unique Apparel And Footwear To South Florida At Wish & Shoes

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hen it comes to ladies designer fashions, Rachel Gottfried has a trained eye that seeks out unique items from European and American designers. Her fashion sense is what attracts discerning women from all over who rely on her and her 12-person retail team to put them together for every day, or that special occasion. “Women seek us out from throughout South Florida and beyond,” says Gottfried, the owner and principal buyer of Wish & Shoes in Delray Beach. “We are stylists who dress our clients in their homes, their office or in our store. What attracts them to us is the personal shopping experience.”

Gottfried and her team are preparing to showcase the latest fashions, shoes, bags and accessories at

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Wish & Shoes’ trunk shows every Thursday, Friday and Saturday throughout the coming season. “We bring in designer lines that are not available anywhere else,” she says.

“It’s a party atmosphere with dozens of shoppers packing our store.”

Gottfried grew up in Purchase, N.Y., where her family owned the famous Silvercup Bread bakeries, now home to Silvercup Studios. A born entrepreneur, she worked for Toshiba exporting electronics overseas. During that time, she met California sportswear designer Nancy Heller and began to export her line.

“My customers started coming to our Boca warehouse to buy Nancy’s designs, and my business quickly moved in that direction,” she says.

In 1989, Gottfried purchased a 52-foot truck and began taking her

clothing lines to customers throughout South Florida. “Women love the personal shopping experience, especially women who have ‘no time to shop,’ which ultimately became the name of the business. I’m still known as ‘the lady with the truck,’” she says. Responding to growing demand, Gottfried opened her first store in 1999 and moved to a larger space in the Addison Shoppes in 2011. She soon added an entire shoe department, along with handbags, jewelry and other accessories.

Along with keeping a close eye on the fashion world, Gottfried enjoys raising orchids, baking and playing with her two dogs.

Now, Gottfried is busy merchandising the store and prepping for a busy season. “We enjoy making women look and feel their best.”

Wish & Shoes is located in Addison Shoppes, 16850 Jog Road, Delray Beach.

For more information, call 561-638-7700 or visit wishandshoes.com.

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Common Sense And Compassion Yaffa And Associates Takes A Pragmatic Approach To Family Law Doreen Yaffa

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or those struggling with divorce and other family law issues, it is crucial to receive the finest legal representation. The team of professionals at Yaffa and Associates is renowned for its unique approach of making sound legal decisions while helping clients to regain their wellness and peace of mind.

Under the direction of Doreen Yaffa, one of a handful of attorneys in Boca Raton who is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law, a team of attorneys, paralegals, forensic specialists and support staff works aggressively on behalf of clients to achieve each individual

or personalized goal.

“It is essential for us to truly understand our clients’ ideal outcome and how they view the process,” Yaffa says. “This allows us to bring them to realistic and strategic resolutions that work best for them.”

With the understanding of how challenging the process of divorce can be, the professionals at Yaffa and Associates help their clients with critical and educated decisions in aspects of the full gamut of financial and emotional implications.

“There are often complex calculations to be made,” Yaffa says. “Should you go to trial over an issue? Can you find alternative solutions during a

negotiation? We help clients look at the total cost and benefits of strategies, as measured in dollars, peace of mind and emotional wellness.”

Few divorce cases should have to go to trial, she notes, because it is a lawyer’s fiduciary responsibility to assist clients in understanding early in the process how the court may likely rule and structure settlement agreements with that in mind.

“If you know what is realistic, you can achieve the best outcome by having a strategy that works within realistic parameters and gives you optimum results and peace of mind,” Yaffa says. “While other desired outcomes you can’t put a price on.”

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If you know what is realistic, you can achieve the best outcome by having a strategy that works within realistic parameters and gives you optimum peace of mind.

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Yaffa and Associates is located at 301 N.E. 51st St. (Yamato Road), Suite 2190, Boca Raton.

For more information, call 561-276-3880 or visit yaffapa.com.

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The Feast Of Little Italy Returns To Jupiter For Its 14th Year

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he 14th Annual Feast of Little Italy, presented by Arrigo Fiat of Palm Beach, offers the ultimate taste of Italian culture. The festival, Nov. 4-6 in Downtown Abacoa, features authentic cuisine, entertainment and seminars all in the name of celebrating and preserving Italian heritage.

“This is a special year; we are coming together to celebrate passion; passion for family, friends, music, and heritage and right now our country feels a sense of passion,” says Jerry Somma, event president, according to The Palm Beach Post. “Regardless of your party preference, we say come together this weekend and be Italian and there is no challenge too big that a good cannoli can’t solve.”

Dozens of area restaurants will serve up dishes from both northern and southern Italy – including seafood, antipasto, fried calzones and cannoli – in an authentic streetfestival setting. Participating venues include Café Boulud, Capital Grille, Charley’s Crab, 50 Ocean, Echo, Pistache French Bistro, III Forks, The Melting Pot Boca Raton, Seasons 52 and Joseph’s Classic Market. Then, if you still have room for more, try competing in pizza- and lasagna-eating contests.

Daily cooking demonstrations will take place in the Cooking Pavilion with Chef Marco Sciortino from the hit TV show “Come Dine With Me,” Chef Nina Tomasik of Nina’s Fresh Bakery in Jupiter and local celebrity cook and radio host Virginia

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Dozens of area restaurants will serve up dishes from both northern and southern Italy – including seafood, antipasto, fried calzones and cannoli – in an authentic streetfestival setting.

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Sinicki of “The KVJ Show.” Plus, wine seminars with world-renowned connoisseur Anthony Acampa will offer a range of vinos for all tastes.

Throughout the festival, featuring legendary comedian Joe Piscopo as grand marshal, enjoy the music of Italy with live performances by “America’s Got Talent” finalist Salvatore Valentinetti, classically trained singer Elio Scaccio, the Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts, singer and comic

John Timpanelli, Tommy Mara and The Crests and classic crossover artist Franco Corso, among others.

Other highlights include bocce ball; festival rides and games; facepainting; tarantella dance lessons; and vendors selling clothing, Italian jewelry, kitchenware and more.

A portion of proceeds from the Feast of Little Italy will benefit Little

Smiles, a nonprofit that provides gifts and activities to children affected by illness, homelessness or tragedy. The organization, based in West Palm Beach, will be onsite during the event to raise awareness and offer children’s activities. O – Stella Alves For more information, call 561-427-0500 or visit feastoflittleitaly.com.

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Move over, gluten-free and vegan diets. There’s a hot new contender in town: Paleo. While this trendy diet is often simply described as “eating like a caveman” – meaning no processed foods, dairy or grains – it can be somewhat difficult to follow at times. But don’t sweat it. Thanks to these recipes from “Perfectly Paleo” by Rosa Rigby, you can transform favorites like pasta, pizza and cake into clean-eating alternatives. The ingredients in these dishes are plant-based nutritional powerhouses, proven to burn body fat, increase metabolism, improve energy levels and reduce inflammation in the gut. So go against the grain with these easy and delicious recipes.

PESTO “PASTA” Pesto is great for adding to chicken, salads, roasted vegetables, pizza – you name it.

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2 handfuls pine nuts 2 big handfuls fresh basil, roughly chopped Extra-virgin olive oil, to taste Handful sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1 char-grilled red bell pepper, chopped 3 to 4 zucchini

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In a mortar and pestle, crush the garlic with some rock salt. Warm the pine nuts in a dry skillet over low heat.

Add 1/2 to 3/4 of the pine nuts to the crushed garlic, and set the rest aside. Crush to a paste. Add the basil to the mortar and pestle, and grind to a paste. Add a little pepper to taste. Once it has reached desired consistency, slowly add a little olive oil.

The consistency of the pesto will depend on how much oil you add.

Add the sun-dried tomatoes, char-grilled bell pepper and remaining nuts to the pesto, and stir through. Store in the fridge in an airtight container until ready to use.

The oil acts as a preservative, so, depending on how oily the pesto is, it should keep for 2 days to 1 week.

Spiralize the zucchini on the large noodle attachment.

Preheat a large skillet with 1 tbsp. olive oil (or a little water)

over medium heat, and add the zucchini. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened but still al dente. Season with salt, and stir the pesto through to serve.

PALEO PIZZA This healthy pizza base contains good carbs and protein from a mixture of flours and almonds. (Makes 1) PIZZA SAUCE INGREDIENTS 1 red bell pepper, chopped 5 medium tomatoes, halved 3 garlic cloves ½ to 1 tbsp. dried oregano Salt and black pepper, to season PIZZA BASE INGREDIENTS ½ cup arrowroot 1 cup tapioca flour 2 cups ground almonds 1 tbsp. mixed dried herbs (or dried oregano) 1 garlic clove TAPENADE INGREDIENTS ¾ cup pitted black olives ¾ cup pitted green olives 1 to 2 tbsp. capers, squeezed of excess liquid Juice of ½ lemon 2 big handfuls fresh basil 5 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil TOPPING INGREDIENTS 1 cooked chicken breast, sliced Small handful sun-dried tomatoes, chopped ¼ to ½ green or yellow zucchini, shaved Handful arugula Fresh basil leaves, torn 1 tsp. dried oregano TOOLS 2 baking sheets lined with baking parchment, 1 brushed with olive oil High-powered blender (like NutriBullet) Pizza stone (optional)

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INSTRUCTIONS

SPICED SWEET POTATO PORRIDGE

Begin by preparing the sauce. Preheat oven to 350° F. Put the red bell pepper, tomatoes and garlic on the prepared baking sheet without oil; sprinkle with the oregano, and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the oven, and transfer to the highpowered blender; blend to a smooth puree.

Meanwhile, make the pizza base. Mix all the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Add 3/4 cup water, and bring the dough together to form a ball; put on the prepared baking sheet.

If you have a pizza stone, put it in the oven to warm up. Roll the dough into a thin 12-inch round on the oiled baking sheet. Then, once the sauce ingredients are cooked, turn the oven up to 400° F. Bake the base on the pizza stone by shooting it into the top of the oven from the baking sheet or on the baking sheet; bake for 20 minutes, or until golden. Remove the base from the oven, but turn the heat to 350° F. Rub with a peeled garlic clove to infuse it with flavor.

To make the tapenade, blend all the ingredients except the oil together in a food processor. Slowly add the oil with the motor running. Set aside.

To build the pizza, spread the pizza sauce (you may not need all of it) over the base, and bake for 5-10 minutes.

Mix the chicken slices with 2 tbsp. of the tapenade. Add this and the other toppings to the pizza, and drizzle a little more tapenade on top. Bake for another 10 minutes, or until everything is piping hot, and then serve.

Sweet potato is the perfect breakfast ingredient because it is a slowreleasing carbohydrate, and the cinnamon adds sweetness without sugar. (Serves 2)

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INGREDIENTS ¾ cup almond milk (or other Paleo milk of choice) 2 cinnamon sticks (or 1 tsp. ground cinnamon), plus extra ground cinnamon to serve

10 cardamom pods 2 tbsp. pure maple syrup (optional) 1 cup grated sweet potato Small handful mixed nuts and golden raisins 1 banana, sliced

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Put the almond milk, cinnamon, cardamom pods and maple syrup, if using, in a saucepan set over medium heat, and bring to a gentle simmer. Turn the heat down so that the milk stays warm and the flavors can infuse for at least 10 minutes. Turn off the heat, and cool completely before straining into a pitcher using a fine-mesh strainer. You could prepare this in advance and store the infused milk in the fridge so it’s ready when required.

Return the infused milk to the pan, and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the grated sweet potato, and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring often, or until the potato has softened. Add the nuts and golden raisins, and stir through.

Pour into a bowl, top with sliced banana and sprinkle with a little ground cinnamon.

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MINI CARROT CAKES Carrot cake is such a comforting treat, with the wonderful aroma it produces while baking. Plus, with all that carrot, it’s more nutritious than your average pastry. (Makes 8-10) CAKE INGREDIENTS 1½ tbsp. tapioca flour ¾ cup ground almonds 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. apple pie spice Pinch salt 2 eggs 5 tbsp. Sweet Freedom fruit syrup (liquid sweetener) Zest of 1 orange 1 cup grated carrot Scant ¼ cup pecans, roughly chopped ¹⁄8 cup walnuts, roughly chopped 2 tbsp. raisins, roughly chopped CITRUS FROSTING INGREDIENTS ¾ cup cashews, soaked in water for 4 hours and rinsed Zest and freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon Zest and freshly squeezed juice of 1 lime Zest and freshly squeezed juice of 1 orange 2 tbsp. honey (or to taste)

TOOLS Mini loaf pan, greased High-powered blender (like NutriBullet) INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 325° F. Mix the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, fruit syrup and orange zest until light and voluminous. Whisk the wet mixture into the dry ingredients.

Then mix in the grated carrot, nuts and raisins.

Evenly fill the mini loaf pan holes, and bake for 15 minutes. The cakes should be well-risen and springy.

Meanwhile, prepare the citrus frosting. In a highpowered blender, blend all the ingredients until smooth and creamy. Taste, and add more honey if desired; set aside.

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Whether you choose our chic country club with banqueting for up to 300 guests, one of our exquisite hotel ballrooms, or the sleek Atlantic Grille, The Seagate has the ideal setting to set your party apart. Guests will also receive reduced room rates* the night of the event.

Call 561.510.2845 to start planning your event.

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Join us at The Atlantic Grille for our signature Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner with all the trimmings, including delicious desserts.

For reservations, call 561.293.3218. *Reduced rates start at $199 per night in courtyard accommodations with reduced $10 overnight valet parking (regularly $19 per night) and waived nightly resort fee (regularly $30 per night). Valid Nov. 1 – Dec. 20, 2016. Blackout dates may apply.

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TRADITIONAL TWIST: (Clockwise from right) Linguine with Clams; Italian Cobb Salad; Eggplant Stefania; San Francisco Cioppino; Triple Prime Burger

BETTER THAN EVER

Josie’s Ristorante In Boynton Beach Reinvents Menu With Help From Celebrity Chef BY LESLIE J. KRAFT

H

ow does a beloved neighborhood restaurant become a more sophisticated version of itself without compromising its character? Chef Sebastiano Setticasi of Josie’s Ristorante in Boynton Beach knows the answer to that tricky question.

Chef Setticasi, 24, has been working at his family’s restaurant since he was 11.

“My dad worked with Josie when the restaurant was mostly popular for its pizza and wings,” he says.

“Since he bought it, we have wanted to make it more of a traditional Italian restaurant with a modern edge and a full menu.”

Enter James Beard Awardwinning Chef Mark Militello, who is often credited with putting South Florida on America’s culinary map. Rec-

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ognized for creating contemporary cuisine with Italian, Asian and Caribbean influences, Chef Militello opened his first restaurant, Mark’s Place, in North Miami Beach in 1988. Since then, he’s operated four other namesake restaurants in South Florida, all with great success.

Chef Militello recently worked with Chef Setticasi to recreate Josie’s menu and add a more upscale and modern feel to its décor.

The results are exceptional.

Start with Happy Hour at the warm and friendly bar.

Small plate prices are beyond reasonable for such wellexecuted delicacies as the

Prime Short Rib Meatball in San Marzano tomato sauce and fresh ricotta, served with grilled ciabatta and parmesan.

The ever-popular gourmet pizza and wings are here, too, along with Truffle Fries and a delicious Eggplant Napoleon: crispy parmesan-encrusted eggplant, fresh buf-

where Josie’s Ristorante is located at 1602 S. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach. For more information, call 561-364-9601 or visit josiesristorante.com.

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falo mozzarella and vine-ripe tomato with extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic reduction and fresh-picked basil.

Drink specials are plentiful and offer new twists on classics, like the Cherry Old Fashioned Smash, as well as new favorites, like the Italian Wedding Cake Martini, made with vanilla vodka, cranberry and pineapple juices, amaretto and white crème de cocoa.

For seafood lovers, the San Francisco Cioppino is a

must. It’s a flavorful riot of fresh clams, lobster, scallops and calamari in a spicy lobster-saffron broth over linguini. Veal and chicken are creatively prepared in several ways, from traditional parmigiana to the Veal Bersaglieri: veal scaloppini with garlic, marinated artichokes, olives, capers, roasted bell peppers, white wine and lemon sauce, served with spaghetti pomodoro.

Let Chef Setticasi surprise you with a divine desserts-of-the-day menu, which includes the creamiest Tiramisu ever made.

Then, if you’re like us, you’ll want to return and try brunch – plus everything else on Josie’s outstanding new menu. O

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13 AMERICAN TABLE 451 E.

Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

561.409.2061

ABE & LOUIE’S Glades Plaza

❘ 2200 W. Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.447.0024 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.

Brunch Sunday.

THE ALCHEMIST 223 Clematis

St. ❘ West Palm Beach ❘ 561.355.0691 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sunday.

ANGLE Eau Palm Beach

Resort & Spa ❘ 100 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Manalapan ❘ 561.540.4850 ❘ Dinner Thursday-Saturday.

THE ATLANTIC GRILLE The Seagate Hotel & Spa ❘ 1000 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.665.4900 ❘ Dinner nightly.

Brunch Saturday and Sunday. (Lunch Monday-Friday November-May.) BAZILLE Nordstrom, Town

Center at Boca Raton ❘ 5820 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.3286 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

BISTRO 241 241 N.E.

Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ Lunch and brunch Saturday and Sunday.

Dinner nightly.

561.330.4080 ❘

BOGART’S BAR & GRILLE

Cinemark Palace 20 ❘ 3200 Airport Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.3044 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

BONEFISH GRILL Shoppes

at Boca Grove ❘ 21065 Powerline Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.483.4949 ❘ Lunch Saturday and Sunday.

Dinner nightly.

BREWZZI Glades Plaza ❘ 2222

Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2739 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

BURT & MAX’S Delray

Marketplace ❘ 9089 W. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.6380 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

THE CAPITAL GRILLE Town

Center at Boca Raton ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.1077 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.

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SIMPLY CELEBRATE Host Your Holiday Party At The Seagate – And Take The Day Off

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is the season to plan your holiday party. Thankfully, The Seagate can help you take the chore out of planning and treat yourself at the same time. Simply book your event at The Seagate, and let them do all the work.

You’ll get a day off in return.

The Holiday Party Planner’s Day Off Package gives you the option of enjoying a complimentary golf foursome at The Seagate Country Club or a luxurious spa treatment for one at The Seagate Spa, each valued at $500. The party itself takes place in a reduced-rate event room with holiday table décor, valet parking, a complimentary bartender and a delicious buffet-style dinner.

Guests will enjoy traditional favorites like roast turkey and

giblet gravy, rib-eye roast with horseradish sauce, surprising sides, pumpkin cheesecake, holiday cookies and more.

Guests are also invited to extend the party and take advantage of reduced room rates at The Seagate Hotel.

Of course, the best part of the Holiday Party Planner’s Day Off Package is basking in the glow of all that party praise as you enjoy a day of golf or indulge in a delightful spa treatment.

They’ll do all the work. You’ll take all the credit.

The Seagate Hotel & Spa is located at 1000 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. For more information, call 561510-2845 or visit theseagatehotel.com.

CUT 432 432 E. Atlantic

GRAND LUX CAFE Town Center at Boca Raton ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2141 ❘ Breakfast Saturday and Sunday. Lunch and dinner daily.

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.9898 ❘ Dinner nightly.

THE GRILLE ON CONGRESS

J. ALEXANDER’S University Commons ❘ 1400 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.9875 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

5101 Congress Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.912.9800 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner Monday-Saturday.

JIMMY’S FRIES TO CAVIAR GARDEN BISTRO & BAR 6299 N. Federal

HENRY’S The Shoppes at

Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.617.5965 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

Addison Place ❘ 16850 Jog Road ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.1949 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday.

Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday.

KE`E GRILL 17940 N. Military Trail ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.995.5044 ❘ Dinner nightly.

CHOPS LOBSTER BAR Royal

Palm Place ❘ 101 Plaza Real S. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.2675 ❘ Dinner nightly.

DADA 52 N. Swinton Ave. ❘

Delray Beach ❘ 561.330.3232 ❘ Dinner nightly.

FIFTH AVENUE GRILL 821 S.E.

Fifth Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0122 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

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HOUSTON’S 1900 N.W.

Executive Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

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taste listings SIX TABLES 112 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.6260 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday by reservation.

SUNDY HOUSE 106 S. Swinton Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.5678 ❘ Lunch TuesdaySaturday. Dinner TuesdaySunday. Brunch Sunday.

TEMPLE ORANGE Eau Palm

Beach Resort & Spa ❘ 100 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Manalapan ❘ 561.540.4924 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sunday.

TWENTYTWENTY GRILLE Royal

Palm Place ❘ 141 Via Naranjas ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.990.7969 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

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MADISONS NEW YORK GRILL & BAR 2006 N.W.

Executive Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.994.0808 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

MARIPOSA Neiman Marcus,

Town Center at Boca Raton ❘ 5860 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2320 ❘ Lunch daily.

PARK TAVERN 32 S.E. Second Ave.

❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.5093 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

THE PAVILION GRILLE

301 Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.912.0000 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday. Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

PIÑON GRILL The Terrace at

MAX’S GRILLE Mizner Park ❘ 404 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.0080 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

Town Center ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.391.7770 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

MORTON’S, THE STEAKHOUSE

RACKS DOWNTOWN EATERY & TAVERN Mizner Park ❘ 402 Plaza

The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5050 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.7724 ❘ Dinner nightly.

NEW YORK PRIME 2350 N.W.

Executive Center Drive ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.3881 ❘ Dinner nightly.

NYY STEAK Seminole Casino ❘

5550 N.W. 40th St. ❘ Coconut Creek ❘ 954.977.6700 ❘ Dinner nightly.

OCEANS 234 234 N.

Ocean Blvd. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.428.2539 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sunday.

THE OFFICE 201 E. Atlantic

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.276.3600 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

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Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.1662 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

REBEL HOUSE 297 E. Palmetto

Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.5888 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

TWO GEORGES AT THE COVE MARINA 1754 S.E.

Third Court ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

954.421.9272

ASIAN/SUSHI BUDDHA SKY BAR 217 E.

Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.450.7557 ❘ Dinner nightly.

BLUEFIN SUSHI THAI GRILL 861 Yamato Road ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.981.8986 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday.

Dinner nightly.

FAH ASIAN BISTRO Boca

KAPOW! NOODLE BAR

Mizner Park ❘ 431 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.7322 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

LA TRE 249 E. Palmetto

Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

561.392.4568

LEMONGRASS ASIAN BISTRO

420 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.5050 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly. Royal Palm Place ❘ 101 Plaza Real S. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8181 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly.

MAGIC RICE 1668 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.7534 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

NINJA SPINNING SUSHI BAR

41 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8688 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly.

NORI THAI 217 E. Palmetto Park

Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2999 ❘ Lunch and dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO

University Commons ❘ 1400 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.3722 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

RISE MODERN ASIAN CUISINE AND SUSHI 6063 S.W. 18th St. ❘

#108 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.8808 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.

SAITO’S JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

Valley Plaza ❘ 7461 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.241.0400 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday. Dinner nightly.

8841 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘

HOUSE OF SIAM 25 N.E.

Boca Raton ❘ 561.923.9378 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

Second Ave. ❘ #116 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.330.9191 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.

JAPANGO Regency Court ❘

561.218.8788 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

SANTO’S MODERN BUFFET & SUSHI 3400 N. Federal Highway ❘

THE SEA SOUTH EAST ASIAN KITCHEN 16950 Jog Road ❘

#1015 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.270.3569 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly.

SALT7 32 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.7258 ❘ Dinner nightly.

Brunch Sunday.

3011 Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.999.1263 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly. Riverstone Shoppes of Parkland ❘ 7367 N. State Road 7 ❘ Parkland ❘ 954.345.4268 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. Delray Marketplace ❘ 14811 Lyons Road ❘ #106 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.9996 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Friday. Dinner nightly.

Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.7888 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

SEASONS 52 2300 N.W. Executive Center Drive ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.9952 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

KANPAI 41 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8688 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly.

SUSHI RAY The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.9506 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE

Mizner Park ❘ 225 N.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.6746 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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SHINJU BUFFET 7875 Glades

Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.488.4040 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

SUSHIGO 477 S. Federal

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taste listings SUSHI THAI 100 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.4448 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.

TEMPURA HOUSE The Reserve ❘

9858 Clint Moore Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.883.6088 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

UNCLE TAI’S The Shops at Boca

Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ #143 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.8806 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly.

YAKITORI SAKE HOUSE Royal

Palm Place ❘ 271 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ #41 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.0087 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

MISSISSIPPI SWEETS BBQ CO. 2399 N. Federal Highway ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.6779 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

SHULA BURGER Delray Marketplace ❘ 14917 Lyons Road ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.404.1347 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

SWEET DEWEY’S BBQ 9181

Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.488.9688 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

BURGERS BURGERFI 6 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.9590 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

2009 N.E. Second St. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.531.6168 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

THE MELTING POT 5455 N.

Raton ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.3252 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

561.997.7472

CONTINENTAL THE BOCA BEACH HOUSE

887 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.826.8850 ❘ Breakfast and lunch daily.

BOHEME BISTRO 1118 E. Atlantic

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.4899 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

DORSIA RESTAURANT 5837

JOSEF’S TABLE Polo Club

Shoppes ❘ 5030 Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.2700 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.

LA CIGALE 253 S.E. Fifth Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0600 ❘ Dinner nightly.

LE RIVAGE 450 N.E. 20th

St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.0033 ❘ Dinner nightly.

OLIO BISTRO 42 S.E. Second

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.6633 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

TEA-LICIOUS TEAROOM & GIFTS 4995 W. Atlantic Ave. ❘

Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.5155 ❘ Breakfast and lunch Monday-Saturday.

FARM-TO-TABLE/ORGANIC

YAMA JAPANESE RESTAURANT

BOCA BURGER HOUSE

200 N.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.266.9929 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly.

499 N.E. Spanish River Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.900.5030 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 78 S. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.900.5030 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

Trail ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.417.5836 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

HABIT BURGER Delray Place ❘ 1831 S. Federal Highway ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0934 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.826.2625 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

M.E.A.T. EATERY & TAPROOM

MAX’S HARVEST 169 N.E.

Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.451.1707 Raton ❘ 561.392.9328 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

BARBECUE LUCILLE’S BAD TO THE BONE BBQ Regency Court ❘

3011 Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.9557 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

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Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

ZINBURGER WINE & BURGER BAR Town Center at Boca

N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.961.4156 ❘ Dinner nightly.

60 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca

THE LITTLE CHALET 485 S. 561.325.8000

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YOKOHAMA 9168 Glades

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Cendyn Spaces ❘ 980 N. Federal Highway ❘ Suite 115 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.419.2600 ❘ Breakfast MondayFriday. Lunch and dinner daily.

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FARMER’S TABLE 1901 N. Military

GARY RACK’S FARMHOUSE KITCHEN Royal Palm Place ❘ 399

Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ Lunch Friday.

Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

561.381.9970 ❘

Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

FRENCH CARPE DIEM 110 E. Atlantic Ave.

❘ #120 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.455.2140 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sunday.

CASIMIR BISTRO Royal Palm

Place ❘ 416 Via De Palmas ❘ #81 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.955.6001 ❘ Lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday.

CHEZ MARIE FRENCH BISTRO

Polo Club Shoppes ❘ 5030

Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.0027 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Friday.

Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

CREPE CAFÉ 504 Via De Palmas

❘ Royal Palm Place ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

561.757.3504

KATHY’S GAZEBO CAFÉ

Spanish River Center ❘ 4199 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.6033 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday. Dinner Tuesday-Staurday.

LA FERME 9101 Lakeridge

Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.654.6600 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday.

LA NOUVELLE MAISON 5 Palms

Building ❘ 455 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.3003 ❘ Dinner nightly.

GERMAN BIERGARTEN Royal Palm Place ❘ 309 Via De Palmas ❘ #90 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.7462 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

GREEK ESTIA TAVERNA & BAR Royal Palm Place ❘ 507 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.417.5800 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

IT’S ALL GREEK 9704 Clint Moore Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.883.6337 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

JIMMY THE GREEK 8221 Glades

Road ❘ #1 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.477.3272 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

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taste listings RAFINA GREEK TAVERNA The Boardwalk at 18th St. ❘ 6877 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.409.3673 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

TAVERNA KYMA 6298 N.

Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.994.2828 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly.

TAVERNA OPA 270 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.303.3602 ❘ Dinner nightly.

INDIAN SAPPHIRE INDIAN CUISINE

Royal Palm Place ❘ 500 Via de Palmas ❘ Suite 79 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.2299 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

ITALIAN

CAFE MED BY BICE 2096

ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA Shops at Boca Grove ❘

N.E. Second Ave. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.596.5840 ❘ Breakfast and dinner daily.

21065 Powerline Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.218.6600 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 115 N.E. Sixth Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.7911 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

CAFFE LUNA ROSA 34 S. Ocean

Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.9404 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

ARTURO’S 6750 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.7373 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN

BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE The

CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL

Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5050 Town Center Circle ❘ #239 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.3777 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

Town Center at Boca Raton ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.2805 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

The Boardwalk at 18th St. ❘ 6909 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8838 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

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Place ❘ 16950 Jog Road ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.381.0037 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly.

DAVINCI’S OF BOCA Town

Center at Boca Raton ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.8466 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

DAVITO’S 19635 State Road 7 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.482.2323 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

DOMINICS 8177 W. Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.3186 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Westwinds of Boca ❘ 9834 W. Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.6325 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

187 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.419.8787 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

FRANK & DINO’S 718 S.

Federal Highway ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

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Prosecco Café In Palm Beach Gardens Debuts New Dessert Menu ust in time for the sweetest season of the year, Executive Chef Rachel Cemprola of Prosecco Café in Palm Beach Gardens has unveiled a decadent new dessert menu. Channeling her lifelong passion for pastries, she has crafted eight new made-from-scratch cakes.

“I simply love cooking and baking for friends and family,” Chef Cemprola says. “During the holidays in particular, it always has a way of bringing people together.”

Winter-perfect selections include the Snowflake Cake, a white cake with a cranberry-orange-spiced filling and white chocolate buttercream, and the Chocolate Hazelnut Torte, a yellow sponge cake soaked in Frangelico liqueur, with chocolatehazelnut filling and chocolate ganache. Other confections sure to tempt your sweet tooth include the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cake, the Raspberry White Chocolate Truffle Cake, the Coconut Key Lime Cake and the Lavender Honey Lemon Cake.

These unique creations can be enjoyed by the slice at the restaurant or purchased whole for events and gifting. Custom cakes and pastries are also available for preorder.

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CASA D’ANGELO 171 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.996.1234 ❘ Dinner nightly.

IL GIRASOLE RESTAURANT 1911 S. Federal Highway ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.3566 ❘ Dinner nightly.

JOSEPHINE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 5751 N. Federal

Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.0668 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

LA STELLA'S RESTAURANT 159 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2081 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

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4351 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.362.8403 ❘ Dinner nightly.

MAGGIANO’S 21090 St. Andrews Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8244 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

MARIO’S OSTERIA 1400 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.239.7000 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

MATTEO’S RESTAURANT 233 S. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.0773 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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MEATBALL ROOM Regency Court ❘ 3011 Yamato Road ❘ Suite A19 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.409.4111 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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Glades Plaza ❘ 2240 N.W. 19th St. ❘ Suite 904 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.2900 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

NINO’S Fifth Avenue Shops ❘ 7120 Beracasa Way ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.9075 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

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PICCOLINO RESTAURANT 170 W.

Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.8858 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday.

POSITANO 4400 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2920 ❘ Dinner nightly.

RISTORANTE SAPORI Royal Palm

Place ❘ 301 Via de Palmas ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday.

Dinner nightly.

561.367.9779

SICILIAN OVEN Town Center at Boca Raton ❘ 21170 St. Andrews Blvd. ❘ Suite 9 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.9772 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

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TANZY iPic Theaters, Mizner Park ❘ 301

Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.922.6699 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

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TRAMONTI 119 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.1944 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly.

TRATTORIA ROMANA 499 E. Palmetto Park

Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.6715 ❘ Dinner nightly.

TUCCI’S FIRE N COAL PIZZA 50 N.E. First Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.2930 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Saturday. Dinner nightly.

VIC & ANGELO’S 290 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘

Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.9570 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

VILLAGIO ITALIAN EATERY Mizner Park ❘ 344 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.447.2257 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

VILLA ROSANO The Reserve ❘ 9858

Clint Moore Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.470.0112 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly.

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taste listings 561.465.3167 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 1179 S. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.910.1562 ❘ Lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday.

KOSHER ASIA SUSHI/WOK/GRILL The Fountains ❘

7600 Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8100 ❘ Lunch Sunday-Friday. Dinner Sunday-Thursday.

BOCA GRILL Somerset Shoppes ❘ 8903 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.419.8434 ❘ Lunch Sunday-Friday. Dinner Sunday-Thursday.

BUTCHER BLOCK GRILL The Fountains

Center ❘ 7000 W. Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch Sunday-Thursday.

Dinner Saturday-Thursday.

561.409.3035

MOZART CAFE The Fountains Center ❘ 7300

W. Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.367.3412 ❘ Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.

PITA ’N GO 22767 State Road 7 ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.477.0633 ❘ Lunch Sunday-Friday.

Dinner Sunday-Thursday.

LATIN CABANA EL REY 105 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.9090 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

CARIBBEAN GRILL 1332 N.W. Second

Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.0161 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

THE CUBAN CAFE Plumtree Centre ❘

3350 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday.

Dinner Monday-Saturday.

561.750.8860

PADRINO’S Mission Bay Plaza ❘ 20455 State Road 7 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.451.1070 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

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WITH A MODERN FLAIR Rafina Greek Taverna Located at The Boardwalk (formerly Wharfside)

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❘ 14917 Lyons Road ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.501.4443 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

MEXICAN BAJA CAFE DOS 1310 S. Federal Highway ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.596.1304 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

BAJA CANTINA 201 N.W. First St. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.419.8118 ❘ Lunch MondaySaturday. Dinner nightly.

CABO FLATS CANTINA AND TEQUILA BAR

Delray Marketplace ❘ 14851 Lyons Road ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.499.0378 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

CASA TEQUILA 8228 Glades Road ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.430.5458 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

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taste listings EL CAMINO TEQUILA BAR 15 N.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.865.5350 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

ROCCO’S TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.416.2131 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

SEÑOR BURRITO 513 N.E. 20th St. ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.347.6600 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

UNCLE JULIO’S Mizner Park ❘ 449 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.300.3530 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

PUBS/SPORTS BARS BRICK YARD MICRO BREWERY The

Garden Shops ❘ 7050 W. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.0001 ❘ Lunch Saturday and Sunday. Dinner nightly.

DUBLINER IRISH PUB Mizner Park ❘ 435

Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.2540 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday.

DUFFY’S SPORTS GRILL 21212 St. Andrews Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.869.0552 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

GLUTTONOUS GOAT Royal Palm Place ❘

99 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ #114 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ nightly.

561.923.9457 ❘ Dinner

HIJINKS SPORTS GRILL Royal Palm Place ❘ 133 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.465.3077 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

HOLLOWAY’S PUB Boardwalk at Boca Raton ❘ 6909 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Suite A-101 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.2318 ❘ Dinner nightly.

HOOTERS Glades Plaza ❘ 2240 N.W. 19th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.391.8903 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS Mission Bay ❘ 10125 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.218.8848 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

MILLER’S ALE HOUSE Shoppes at Blue Lake ❘ 1200 Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.9142 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Boca Lyons Plaza ❘ 9244 W. Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.2989 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

SYBARITE PIG 20642 State Road 7 ❘ #2 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.883.3200 ❘ Lunch TuesdaySunday. Dinner nightly.

TAP 42 The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5050 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.235.5819 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

TILTED KILT PUB & EATERY 3320 Airport Road ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.5458 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

THE WISHING WELL IRISH PUB Royal Palm

Place ❘ 111 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ #9 ❘ Boca Raton ❘

561.750.5208

❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday.

YARD HOUSE Mizner Park ❘ 201 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.417.6124 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

SANDWICHES/DELI BEN’S KOSHER DELICATESSEN RESTAURANT & CATERERS The Reserve ❘ 9942 Clint Moore

Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.470.9963 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Polo Club Shoppes ❘ 5030 Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.241.5903 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Glades Plaza ❘ 2240 N.W. 19th St. ❘ #700 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.4181 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Regency Court ❘ 3013 Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.9911 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

TOOJAY’S GOURMET DELI

SEAFOOD 32 EAST 32 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.276.7868

❘ Dinner nightly.

50 OCEAN 40 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Delray

Beach ❘ 561.278.3364 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

BOCA LANDING Waterstone Hotel ❘ 999 E. Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.9500 ❘ Dinner nightly.

BOSTON’S ON THE BEACH 40 S. Ocean

Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.3364 ❘ Breakfast Saturday and Sunday. Lunch and dinner daily.

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CITY FISH MARKET 7940 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.1600 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly.

CITY OYSTER 213 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray

Beach ❘ 561.272.0220 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

DECK 84 840 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray

Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.571.5220 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

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J & J SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL 634 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.3390 ❘ Lunch and dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

MUSSEL BEACH 501 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.921.6464 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

RACKS FISH HOUSE + OYSTER BAR

5 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.450.6718 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

TRULUCK’S Mizner Park ❘ 351 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.391.0755 ❘ Dinner nightly. O

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Distinctive Kitchens & Baths in Boca Raton, operated by the father-son team of Artie and Adam Canter, prioritizes being the authority on all these trends and more, constantly attending industry shows around the country

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ound-robin play, raffle drawings and a buffet luncheon are just a few of the highlights of the 11th Annual Tennis Extravaganza, presented by Donna Klein Jewish Academy’s Eagles Athletics Booster Club on Nov. 7 at The Polo Club of Boca Raton.

be awarded championship crystal awards, according to Eric Lipson, event chair. He is looking forward to this annual gathering of supporters of DKJA’s program, community members, players, spectators and special guests. An awards presentation will culminate the festivities.

Tennis enthusiasts will enjoy an incredible day both on and off the courts. Doubles round-robin point accumulation tournaments will take place, and teams with the highest point totals at each level will be awarded championship crystal awards.

Tennis enthusiasts will enjoy an incredible day both on and off the courts. Doubles round-robin point accumulation tournaments will take place, and teams with the highest point totals at each level will

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Spectators are welcome to enjoy this fabulous day and to participate in the raffle drawings. Space is limited, and registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up with a partner or as an individual,

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and DKJA will arrange for a playing partner. All registrants will receive a special gift bag and enjoy the buffet lunch. All attendees will receive two general admission tickets for the Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic on Nov. 19 & 20.

The Tennis Extravaganza is organized by the DKJA Eagles Athletics Booster Club. Presenting sponsors will once again be Shelly and the late Arthur Lipson in honor of their grandchildren and all DKJA athletes.

The exclusive magazine sponsor is The Boca Raton Observer, and the valet sponsor is Lehman AutoWorld.

All proceeds from the event benefit the Donna Klein Jewish Academy athletic program. Known for its rigorous curriculum integrating challenging Judaic and general studies, Jamie DKJA is the only K-12 Jewish DayTelchin School in the country recognized as a FranklinCovey Leader in Me School. In 2015, DKJA was honored as the only Jewish Day School in the world to be selected as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School – a leadership model for schools internationally. O For more information, call 561-8525007 or visit dkja.org.

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alling all Parrot Heads! Singer-songwriter and best-selling author Jimmy Buffett will perform at the annual dinner dance and gala on Nov. 19 as part of the 27th Annual Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity weekend. The threeday event, Nov. 18-20, serves as a fundraiser for Chris Evert Charities, with proceeds going to combat drug abuse and child neglect in Florida. Evert has hosted the event since retiring from the professional game in 1989, and her charity weekends have raised more than $22.5 million to benefit the South Florida community.

The elegant gala will be held at the Boca Raton Resort & Club and

includes a cocktail hour; silent and live auctions; an exquisite dinner; an inspiring message by Evert, the 18-time Grand Slam champion; and

The elegant gala will be held at the Boca Raton Resort & Club and includes a cocktail hour; silent and live auctions; an exquisite dinner; an inspiring message by Evert; and an acoustic performance by legendary singer-songwriter Buffett. an acoustic performance by legendary singer-songwriter Buffett.

The Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic has also announced that longtime supporter and former “Saturday Night Live” comedian Jon Lovitz and

“Scandal” star Scott Foley will return to the fundraiser, along with first-time event participants Jamie McShane of “Bloodline” and fashion stylist and Emmy winner Carson Kressley, formerly of “Queer Eye for the Straight

Guy.” Foley is making his first appearance since 2013.

They will join the roster of already-announced celebrities, including actors Shawn Hatosy (“Southland”), Kevin McKidd (“Grey’s Anatomy”), Timothy Olyphant (“Justified”), Maeve Quinlan (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) and Alan Thicke (“Growing Pains”); musician, singer, producer and “American Idol” judge Randy Jackson; and singer-songwriter David Cook, Season 7 “American Idol” winner.

Participating tennis pros include International Hall of Famer Martina Navratilova, former WTA doubles champion Rennae Stubbs, world No. 2 Andrea Jaeger and former ATP pros Vince Spadea and Jesse Levine.

The event will continue to feature a Tennis Pro-Am and Classic Cocktail Reception at the Boca Raton Resort & Club (Nov. 18); ProCelebrity Tennis sessions at the Delray Beach Tennis Center (Nov. 19 & 20); and Saturday evening’s gala. O For more information, call 561-3942400 or visit chrisevert.org.

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AFCO will host the 2016 Jacob’s Ladder Award Gala, Starry Nights, dedicated to raising funds for abused and neglected children and those with developmental disabilities in South Florida, on Dec. 10 at The Polo Club of Boca Raton.

The gala, chaired by Nel and Jonathan Bloom and Kimberly and Leslie Kaminoff, is a black-tie event featuring a cocktail reception, fine dining, silent and live auctions, dancing to a nine-piece band and a heartwarming presentation about JAFCO’s life-saving work. During the gala, JAFCO will present the prestigious Jacob’s Ladder Award for Child Advocacy to Lori and Lewis Gold, Lois and Stephen Kaufman and Suzanne and Sam

Pollack for their commitment and dedication to protecting abused and neglected children in our community.

“There’s no better way to help your community than by contributing to JAFCO,” says Nel. “The gala is a wonderful way for JAFCO to give back to its donors with a beautiful black-tie affair while also raising much-needed funds for the children,” adds Kimberly.

Events like the gala help JAFCO serve its mission to care for abused and neglected children and those with disabilities in the Jewish community and to work in partnership with families and the entire community. JAFCO provides a full continuum of high-quality services,

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DIPLOMATIC COMMUNITY

Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper To Headline Sandler Family Major Gifts Event

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n elegant evening is planned for hundreds of prominent Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County donors at this year’s Sandler Family Major Gifts Event. They’ll

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Martin and Ellie Lifton and Jill and Michael Rose

family. This year, it will be held on “Giving Tuesday, the Global Day of Philanthropy.”

“We are honored to offer our vital major donors this rare op-

In Canadian policy and on the world stage, Stephen Harper has been an unwavering supporter and tremendous advocate of Israel.

– Michael Rose, event co-chair

gather on Nov. 29 at The Polo Club of Boca Raton for a cocktail reception; dinner; and a keynote address

by Stephen Harper, former prime minister of Canada.

Celebrating major donors to the federation’s 2017 Annual Campaign, the event is named for Phyllis and Harvey Sandler and

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portunity to hear Prime Minister Stephen Harper in his first appearance at a U.S. federation,” says Jill Rose, who is co-chairing the event with her husband, Michael, and with Ellie and Martin Lifton.

“In Canadian policy and on the world stage, he has been an unwavering supporter and tremendous

advocate of Israel,” adds Michael.

“We are eager to learn from the three-term prime minister’s experience and perspective.”

“Our federation could not possibly accomplish what we do to meet the rising essential human needs in this community, in Israel and beyond without the overwhelming compassion, generosity and leadership of our stalwart champions – our major donors,” says Ellie.

“They understand that leaders must lead and draw others into our sacred philanthropy,” adds Martin. “We look forward to a wide audience with adults of all ages from throughout the community.”

The couvert includes valet parking; dietary laws will be observed. A

minimum $10,000 household gift to the 2017 UJA/Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Annual Campaign is required to attend. For adult children and grandchildren of the federation’s major donors attending through the L’Dor V’Dor initiative, only the couvert is required.

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Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services Will “Fly You To The Moon” At Annual Gala

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uth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (JFS) invites guests on a space odyssey during its 2016 Annual Gala, where dreams can skyrocket by providing help, hope and humanity to those in need.

“We anticipate a repeat of last year with another sold-out event. Once again St. Andrews Country Club will host an expected 350 close friends and supporters of JFS on Dec. 8 to celebrate and support this valuable agency to our community,” says Isabel Friedman, who is co-chairing the gala with Stephanie Chestnov and Roxane Lipton. “This year’s gala, ‘Fly Me to the Moon,’ sets the stage for an evening full of (g)astronomical delight, dancing on the moon, along with exciting auction items, including travel, fashion and culinary experiences.”

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tarian of the Year Award for their monumental yet humble advocacy, which has improved the lives of those young and old through their various philanthropic endeavors,” says Chestnov.

“We are honored to present Christine E. Lynn/ Boca Raton Regional Hospital with the 2016 Corporate Leadership Award,” says Lipton. “We are grateful to Boca Raton Regional Hospital, a leading healthcare facility in South Florida, for their

support. As the hospital’s chair of the board of trustees, Christine E. Lynn leads by example as she is active in a variety of charitable activities critical to our community.”

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Chairmen Lois Pope, Patrick Park, Tova Leidesdorf and Ari Rifkin

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Dr. Leighan Rinker Cottage Ready For Six Foster Girls At Place Of Hope

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ore than 100 people joined in the celebration as Dr. Leighan Rinker cut the brightly colored ribbon on her namesake cottage. The newest renovated home at Place of Hope at The Leighan and David Rinker Campus in Boca Raton was filled with people seconds later, as they toured the beautiful home designed for six girls in foster care and their house parents.

The recent ribbon-cutting event welcomed several VIPs, including Leighan and her husband, Dr. David Rinker, and their family members, Dr. Allison Rinker St. John, Chris Rinker, David S. Rinker and Dr. Traci Miller. Also in attendance were Place of Hope Board Chair Ronald Nocera, City of Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie, City of Boca Raton Council Members Robert Weinroth and Scott Singer, Christ Fellowship Founder Tom Mullins and Boca Raton Beach & Park District Representative Dr. Dennis Frisch.

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Co-chairmen Linda & Al Adelson Soula & Rick Rifkin

Robert Weinroth, Ronald Nocera, Susan Haynie and Charles Bender

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Everyone here has played a part in making this campus what it is today, and we are not done. This campus will be home to three times the number of people it houses now, and none of it would be possible without your help.

Starring the Empress of Soul Gladys Knight with a cocktail hour serenade by The Palm Beach Symphony

Corporate Ambassadors Cooper Street Cookies Provident Jewelry The Bristol Tiffany & Co. Wells Fargo Advisors Proceeds benefit American Humane.

For information or to request an invitation, please call 561.582.8083 or email life@life-edu.org.

– Charles Bender, founding executive director, Place of Hope

For more information, call 561-483-0962 or visit placeofhoperinker.org.

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Place of Hope Founding Executive Director Charles Bender tried to thank everyone in attendance for their roles in making the Dr. Leighan Rinker Cottage a reality, but there were simply too many to name.

“Everyone here has played a part in making this campus what it is today, and we are not done,” he said. “This campus will be home to three times the number of people it houses now, and none of it would be possible without your help.”

While Place of Hope leaders presented Leighan with a Hero of Hope sculpture for her unwavering support of its mission, Lisa McDulin, advancement director for Place of Hope, accepted a similar sculpture from Leighan for her vision.

“Lisa is a tireless visionary for Place of Hope, and this cottage was designed with her gifted touch,” Leighan said.

Place of Hope at The Leighan and David Rinker Campus is an expansion of the Palm Beach Gardens-based Place of Hope. With campuses in Palm Beach, Martin and Indian River counties, Place of Hope is a faithbased, state-licensed children’s organization that provides family-style foster care (emergency and long-term); family outreach and intervention; maternity care; safety for domestic sexually trafficked victims who are minors; transitional housing and support services; adoption and foster care recruitment and support; and hope and healing opportunities for children and families who have been traumatized by abuse and neglect. O

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GUIDING STAR Construction Firm Founder Named Seafarers’ House Business Leader Of The Year

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eafarers’ House is pleased to announce that Bob Moss, founder, chairman and CEO of Moss & Associates, has been selected as the 2016 South Florida Business Leader of the Year. Moss will be honored at the 21st Annual South Florida Business Leaders’ Luncheon hosted by Holland America Line to benefit Seafarers’ House. The luncheon will take place Nov. 9 aboard the MS Zuiderdam at Port Everglades.

Event co-chairs are Jonathan Hines, South Florida area manager of Cliff Berry, Inc., and Peg Buchan, assistant director of Port Everglades.

Honorees for the South Florida Business Leaders Award are selected by their peers based on leadership, entrepreneurial back-

ground, philanthropic contributions as well as long-term contributions to the success, diversity and breadth of the South Florida business community.

“I am deeply grateful and honored that Seafarers’ House has

Bob Moss

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We have come to appreciate what Seafarers’ House is all about, and how much it means to the thousands of mariners who visit Port Everglades each year. I look forward to developing a closer relationship with Seafarers’ House in the years to come.

– Bob Moss, founder, chairman and CEO, Moss & Associates

selected me for this award. Since 2004, Moss & Associates has been fortunate to participate in a number of projects at Port Everglades, which in turn has enhanced our relationship with the Port Ever-

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“We have come to appreciate what Seafarers’ House is all about, and how much it means to the thousands of mariners who visit Port Everglades each year. I look for-

ward to developing a closer relationship with Seafarers’ House in the years to come.”

Moss founded his company in 2004 with just two projects and two employees. Today, he has a team of more than 500 employees, and his portfolio includes hallmark projects such as Marlins Park and Nova Southeastern University’s Guy Harvey Oceanographic Center.

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[concerts sporting events lectures art exhibits plays and so much more] NOV. 17 Since first dazzling audiences as the Season 4 “American Idol” winner in 2005, Oklahoma-born singer-songwriter Carrie Underwood is set to charm once again with her latest album and tour, “Storyteller.”

Performing in a 360-degree stage setup, Underwood aims to get personal with concertgoers.

“All the songs on the album either are very character-driven minimovies or they’re my own personal stories,” she says on her website.

“Hopefully, both are entertaining and relatable.”

The 33-year-old country singer – who has more than 58 million records sold worldwide, 21 No. 1 hits and more than 100 major awards under her belt – proves that she’s not resting on her laurels with this edgy new album. “Storyteller” delves into aspects of her personal life, including being a mother, wife and entertainer, as she celebrates more than a decade in the spotlight. While the record contains elements of R&B, it’s clear that Underwood, whose own idols include Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton, holds tightly to her Southern roots.

At her upcoming show, 7 p.m. at the BB&T Center, the singer will showcase several tunes from her new album as well as fan favorites such as “Cowboy Casanova” and “Blown Away.” The concert also features opening acts Easton Corbin and The Swon Brothers.

– Stella Alves

NOVEMBER 2016

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1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org Nov. 2-6, 8-13 “After” Show times vary.

Nov. 26 Dave Koz Christmas Tour 2016 Show begins at 8 p.m.

Nov. 29 & 30 “Dirty Dancing” Show begins at 8 p.m.

AmericanAirlines Arena 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 786-777-1000; aaarena.com

Nov. 1, 10, 12, 15, 17, 26, 28 Miami Heat Basketball Game times vary.

Nov. 5 iHeart Radio Fiesta Latina Show begins at 8:15 p.m.

Nov. 18 & 19 Marc Anthony Shows begin at 8 p.m.

Nov. 29 Maxwell And Mary J. Blige Show begins at 7 p.m.

AutoNation® IMAX® Theater Museum of Discovery and Science

401 S.W. Second St., Fort Lauderdale, 954467-6637; mods.org Nov. 3-17 “Doctor Strange” – The IMAX Experience Show times vary.

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Nov. 17 THROUGH Dec. 1 “Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them” – The IMAX Experience Show times vary.

SHARP DRESSED MEN: ZZ Top will jam out at 8 p.m. on Nov. 1 at Hard Rock Live

Nov. 4 Stevie Nicks Show begins at 7 p.m.

Hard Rock Live Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise, 954-835-7469; thebbtcenter.com

Nov. 17 Carrie Underwood Show begins at 7 p.m.

1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954-797-5555; hardrocklivehollywoodfl. com

Nov. 1, 3, 7, 10, 12, 22, 26 Florida Panthers Hockey Game times vary.

Nov. 27 Dolly Parton Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 1 ZZ Top Show begins at 8 p.m.

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Nov. 11 Chris Young With Dustin Lynch & Cassadee Pope Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

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LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD: (Above) Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will team up at 8 p.m. on Nov. 3 at the Kravis Center (Right) Melissa Etheridge will bring her Holiday Trio at 8 p.m. on Nov. 28 at the Kravis Center

James L. Knight International Center

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701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561-832-7469; kravis.org

Nov. 15-20 “The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time” Show times vary.

Nov. 13 Jose Luis Perales Show begins at 7 p.m.

Nov. 3 Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo: We Live For Love Tour Show begins at 8 p.m.

Nov. 27 Mandy Patinkin In Concert: Dress Casual Show begins at 8 p.m.

Nov. 18 & 19 National Bodybuilding Championships Show times vary.

Nov. 12 Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 28 Melissa Etheridge’s Holiday Trio Show begins at 8 p.m.

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Nov. 12 Casting Crowns: The Very Next Thing Tour Show begins at 7 p.m.

The Broward Center For The Performing Arts 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222; browardcenter.org

Nov. 1 Bonnie Raitt: Dig In Deep Tour 2016 Show begins at 8 p.m.

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Nov. 12 Kansas Show begins at 8 p.m.

Nov. 13 The Doobie Brothers Show begins at 7 p.m.

Nov. 23 Bob Dylan And His Band Show begins at 8 p.m.

Nov. 26 Fantasia With Guordan Banks & Laâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Porsha Renae Show begins at 8 p.m.

The Fillmore Miami Beach At The Jackie Gleason Theater

Nov. 16 Pet Shop Boys: The Super Tour Show begins at 9 p.m.

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Nov. 13 Evanescence Show begins at 8 p.m.

Nov. 2 JAFCO Spirit Of Life Luncheon The Spirit of Life Luncheon is named in honor of Michelle Goldstein, whose life ended tragically during the 9/11 attacks. This event celebrates her life

THEY WILL BE BOYS: The Pet Shop Boys will drop the beat at 9 p.m. on Nov. 16 at The Fillmore Miami Beach

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Tickets are $300. All proceeds benefit Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, serving under-privileged children in Boca Raton for 45 years.

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The luncheon theme is “All That Jazz” and will feature a live jazz band.

Takes place at Weston Hills Country Club. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 954-315-8671 or visit jafco.org.

Nov. 3-5 3rd Annual Fashion Week West Palm Beach This multiday, multicultural event will feature a global collision of fashion, bringing together countries from around the world to showcase their culture through unique and inspiring designs. Locations vary.

Show times vary. For more information, call 561-3163621 or visit fashionweek westpalmbeach.com.

Nov. 5 America’s Top Dog Model Paw -litical Party Guests will enjoy a pawlitical-themed event featuring the 2017 calendar launch, people and pet fashion shows, raffles, music and more.

Takes place at Via Amore in Palm Beach. Starts at 2 p.m. For more information, call 561-212-2441 or visit americastopdogmodel.com.

Nov. 5 Crohn’s And Colitis Foundation Of America Annual Take Steps Walk Take part in this familyfriendly afternoon featuring a charitable walk, a kids’ zone, free food, beverages, musical entertainment and games. Takes place at City Place in West Palm Beach.

Starts at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call 561-2182929 or visit ccfa.org.

Nov. 5 Steps For SOS Children’s Villages 5K Run/Walk Bring the family for music, food and exercise for a 166

good cause. Takes place at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek. Starts at 7 a.m. For more information, call 954-420-5030 or visit stepsforsos.org.

Nov. 7 Donna Klein Jewish Academy Booster Club 11th Annual Tennis Extravaganza Participate in doubles round-robin tournaments, and enjoy a buffet lunch and raffle drawings. Attendees’ names will be entered in a free raffle drawing to play doubles with Chris Evert.

Takes place at The Polo Club of Boca Raton. Starts at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 561-852-5007 or visit dkja.org.

Nov. 9 29th Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards This special day pays tribute to philanthropists who have made great contributions in Broward County. Takes place at Signature Grand in Davie. Starts at 11 a.m.

For more information, call 954-476-3656 or visit afpbroward.org.

THREE’S COMPANY: Chris Young, Dustin Lynch and Cassadee Pope will share the spotlight at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 11 at Hard Rock Live

and vintage arcade games.

Cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Dietary laws observed. Takes place at Silverball Museum in Delray Beach. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-852-3128 or visit jewishboca.org/pinball.

Nov. 9 JAFCO Palm Beach Fall Luncheon Popular comedian Sarge will be performing. There will be a boutique, followed by the luncheon, and then you can honor someone special by hanging their name as a leaf from the Tree of Love. Takes place at Hunters Run Golf & Racquet Club in Boynton Beach. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 954315-8696 or visit jafco.org.

Nov. 10 17th Annual Women Of Grace Luncheon A luncheon to honor female volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding service. Includes raffles to benefit Bethesda Hospital’s Center for Women and Children. Takes place at Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 10:30 a.m.

For more information, call 561-737-7733, ext. 84429, or visit bethesdahospital foundation.org.

Nov. 9 Jewish Federation Of South Palm Beach County Men’s Night Out Enjoy a fun evening filled with pinball, skee ball

Nov. 10-12 29th Annual Boys & Girls Clubs Of Broward County Yacht Rendezvous This event for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward

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County includes Huey Lewis and the News, among others. Takes place at Fisher Island. Starts times vary. For more information, call 954537-1010, ext. 220, or visit yachtrendezvous.com.

Nov. 11 Veterans Day Concert Check out this live concert featuring the Florida Wind Symphony to honor military personnel. Takes place at Mizner Park Amphitheater in Boca Raton.

Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561-3937995 or visit myboca.us.

Nov. 11 & 12 The Christmas Emporium This fabulous sale has something for everyone.

Choose from more than 200 gift baskets, Christmas decor, attic treasures, home-baked goodies and more. Takes place at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church in Boca Raton.

Starts times vary. For more information, call 561-395-8285 or visit stgregorysepiscopal.org.

Nov. 11-13 Boca Raton Garden Club Annual Holiday House Fundraiser Shop for handcrafted decorations for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas, as well as items for year-round enjoyment.

Takes place at Boca Raton Garden Club. Start times vary. For more information, call 561-395-9376 or visit bocaratongardenclub.org.

Nov. 12 Tango Symphonia Enjoy cocktails and dinner as well as the Latin Grammynominated Colombian Tango Ensemble, Quinteto Leopoldo Federico and a dramatic dance performance.

Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton.

Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-376-3848 or visit thesymphonia.org.

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Takes place along A1A at Atlantic Avenue, in front of Boston’s on the Beach in Delray Beach. Starts at 11 a.m. For more information, call 561-279-0907 or visit dbwineandseafood.com.

Nov. 14 Golish Financial Group Annual Charity Golf And Tennis Tournament Participants will enjoy a barbecue lunch; a cocktail reception; and an awards dinner, which will include a special presentation by an IDF soldier. Benefits the Israel Defense Forces. Takes place at Boca Rio Golf Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 8 a.m. For more information, call 561-483-2441 or visit helpingisraelfund.com.

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Nov. 16 Jewish Federation Of South Palm Beach County Women’s Philanthropy Educational Kick-Off Featured speaker Dafna Michaelson Jenet, author of “It Takes A Little Crazy To Make A Difference,” chronicles her journey as a single mother to hit the road for 52 weeks straight to visit all 50 states and conduct more than 500 interviews.

Dietary laws observed. Takes place at The Polo Club of Boca Raton. Starts at 8:45 a.m. For more information, call 561-852-6058 or visit bocafed.org.

Nov. 17 JAFCO Chanukah Miracles Luncheon Guests are asked to bring gift cards to help fulfill the wishes of the 500 children JAFCO serves in its group home, emergency shelter and programs. Nov. 17 is also Give Miami Day, when the Miami Foundation and its partners will give a bonus gift to JAFCO based on the amount of donations JAFCO receives on this day. Takes place at Diplomat Golf & Tennis Club in Hallandale Beach. Starts at 9 a.m. For more information, call 954-315-8671 or visit jafco.org.

Nov. 18 2016 Best Buddies Miami Gala Guests will enjoy a gourmet dinner, a top-notch auction and dazzling entertainment.

Takes place at Ice Palace Studios in Miami.

Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 305374-2233 or visit bestbuddiesmiamigala.org.

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Nov. 18 29th Annual Woman Volunteer Of The Year Luncheon This event, benefiting Junior League of Boca Raton, includes a silent auction, a raffle and a fashion show by Saks Fifth Avenue. Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 561-620-2553 or visit jlbr.org.

Nov. 18 & 19 21st Annual AT&T Jeb Bush Classic This two-day event includes the chic BeachBash, 65 Roses Gala, a golf tournament and a fishing tournament. Benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Events take place at Fort Lauderdale Country Club, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort and The Westin Fort Lauderdale. Start times vary. For more information, call 954-739-5006 or visit flclassic.org.

Nov. 18-20 Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic Watch celebrities compete in tennis matches for charity. Takes place at Delray Beach Tennis Center. Start times vary. For more information, call 561-394-2400 or visit chrisevert.org.

Nov. 19 13th Annual Fairy Tale Ball Enjoy a “Pirates of the Caribbean”-themed evening with music, dinner, dancing and silent auctions. Benefits Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation. Takes place at Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood. Starts at 7 p.m.

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Nov. 19 Chris Evert/Raymond James 27th Annual Pro-Celebrity Dinner Dance & Gala Part of the three-day Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic, this star-studded event features dinner, dancing, music and live and silent auctions.

Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club.

Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-394-2400 or visit chrisevert.org.

Nov. 19 Shop Smart, Do Good: A Fundraising Day Shop Smart, Do Good is a special event hosted by Lord & Taylor in support of nonprofit organizations. Through the purchase of a $5 ticket, each shopper receives one 15-percent-off storewide savings pass, plus two 25-percent-off coupons. Event subject to change or cancellation. Some exclusions apply. Takes place at Lord & Taylor in Boca Raton.

Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-394-5656 or visit lordandtaylor.com.

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Nov. 26 & 27 17th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Thanksgiving Weekend Art Festival Enjoy arts, crafts and more. Takes place at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Downtown Delray Beach.

Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-746-6615 or visit artfestival.com.

Dec. 2 Florence Fuller Child Development Centers 15th Annual Wee Dream Ball This glamorous evening will feature cocktails, dinner, a DJ and dancing, live and silent auctions and more. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m.

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Check out matinees of this holiday classic performed by the Boca Ballet Theatre, and then bring your kids to the Gingerbread Ball, a party with sweet treats and the chance to meet the dancers. Takes place at Olympic Heights Performing Arts Theater in Boca Raton. Show times vary. For more information, call 561-995-0709 or visit bocaballet.org.

Nov. 29 & 30 Boys & Girls Clubs Of Palm Beach County Holiday Trunk Show Featuring more than 30 specialty vendors selling gifts for all ages. Takes place at The Seagate Hotel & Spa in Delray Beach.

Starts at 9 a.m. For more information, call 561-683-3287 or visit bgcpbc.org.

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Nov. 20 FAU Band-O-Rama The FAU Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band and the Marching Owls combine forces to present a concert for the whole family.

Takes place at Mizner Park Amphitheater in Boca Raton. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561-393-7995 or visit myboca.us.

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A Broadway-themed event featuring silent and live auctions, dinner, dancing and entertainment. Benefits Place of Hope at The Leighan and

David Rinker Campus. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6:30 p.m.

Call 561-483-0962 or visit placeofhoperinker.org.

This event features youth performances, silent auctions, surprise guests and an after-party. Benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of MiamiDade. Takes place at The RitzCarlton Key Biscayne. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 305-446-9910, ext. 30, or visit bgcmia.org.

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Expect cocktails, dinner, live entertainment and dancing.

Takes place at Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale. Starts at 6 p.m. Call 954-713-0918 or visit mods.org.

A “Pirates of the Caribbean”themed evening with music, dinner, dancing and silent auctions. Benefits Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Takes place at Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood. Starts at 7 p.m.

Call 954-265-3454 or visit diamondangels.org.

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29TH ANNUAL BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BROWARD COUNTY YACHT RENDEZVOUS

CHRIS EVERT/RAYMOND JAMES 27TH ANNUAL PRO-CELEBRITY DINNER DANCE & GALA

This event includes a performance by Huey Lewis and the News and the Dine Around the Docks Yacht Hop. Takes place on Fisher Island.

Start times vary. Call 954-5371010, ext. 220, or visit yachtrendezvous.com.

A star-studded event featuring dinner, dancing, music and live and silent auctions. Part of the three-day Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic. Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 6 p.m. Call 561-394-2400 or visit chrisevert.org.

This event celebrates the donors who fund the Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign and features keynote speaker Stephen Harper, former prime minister of Canada. Takes place at The Polo Club of Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m.

Call 561-852-3160 or visit jewishboca.org.

DEC. 2, 2016

FLORENCE FULLER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS 15TH ANNUAL WEE DREAM BALL A glamorous evening with dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions and more. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m.

Call 561-391-7274 or visit ffcdc.org.

DEC. 2, 2016

MORSELIFE ANNUAL DINNER DANCE Themed “Evening in Havana,” this event features dinner, dancing and a live band. Takes place at Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach.

Starts at 7 p.m. Call 561-471-5111 or visit morselife.org.

Featuring Gladys Knight, this event includes poolside cocktails, dinner and dancing.

Benefits the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation’s partnership with the American Humane Association. Takes place at Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach.

Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561582-8083 or visit life-edu.org.

DEC. 8, 2016

PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE 45TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BALL Help neglected and injured dogs and cats through this festive holiday event, featuring adorable animals, music and shopping at the Shaggy Shoppe boutique.

Takes place at Sailfish Club of Florida in Palm Beach. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 561-472-8873 or visit peggyadams.org.

DEC. 8, 2016

RUTH & NORMAN RALES JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES “FLY ME TO THE MOON” ANNUAL GALA A galactic-themed evening with gastronomical delights; dancing; and auction items, including travel, fashion and culinary experiences. Takes place at St.

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a raffle and auctions. Takes place at Boca Raton Museum of Art. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561392-2500, ext. 208, or visit bocamuseum.org.

p.m. Call 561-686-7701 or visit greaterpalmbeach.jdrf.org.

JAFCO 18TH ANNUAL JACOB’S LADDER AWARD GALA

JAN. 28, 2017

A formal evening with a seated dinner, a live band, dancing and silent auctions. Raises funds for abused and neglected children and those with developmental disabilities. Takes place at The Polo Club of Boca Raton. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 954-315-8696 or visit jafco.org.

Benefiting the Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center, the evening will feature a cocktail reception, dining, dancing, a casino and a silent auction. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 561852-3257 or visit levisjcc.org.

Enjoy a lavish night welcoming ambassadors, dignitaries and philanthropic leaders from around the world. Takes place at Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 6 p.m. Call 561-650-9105 or visit redcross.org.

Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6:30 p.m.

Call 561-852-3333 or visit ralesjfs.org.

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FIDF 14TH ANNUAL SOLIDARITY GALA DINNER Friends of the Israel Defense Forces will host this Palm Beach and Broward county event, raising funds for educational and well-being programs for FIDF soldiers. Takes place at The Polo Club of Boca Raton.

Starts at 5 p.m. Call 561-4832771 or email boca@fidf.org.

JAN. 14, 2017

THE ROTARY CLUB OF BOCA RATON 19TH ANNUAL OPAL AWARDS GALA This evening will honor outstanding people who have contributed to our community. Proceeds to benefit The Rotary Club of Boca Raton’s service missions, including youth scholarship programs. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6:30 p.m.

Call 561-477-7180 or visit rotaryclubbocaraton.com.

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55TH ANNUAL BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL BALL

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11TH ANNUAL BOCA RATON CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

A poolside event featuring cocktails, gourmet dining, dancing and silent and live auctions. Takes place at Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach.

Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561-6168682 or visit lls.org/pb.

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PALM BEACH OPERA GALA – AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL FABIANO

KRAVIS CENTER 25TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON GALA

A lavish black-tie soiree with poolside cocktails, an elegant dinner and a performance by internationally renowned opera singer Michael Fabiano. Takes place at Henry Morrison Flagler Museum in Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m.

Call 561-833-7888 or visit pbopera.org.

Hosted by master showman Michael Feinstein, this “Night of Stars” will feature a cocktail reception and performances by Alan Cumming, Patti LuPone, Neil Sedaka and more. Takes place at Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. Starts at 6 p.m. Call 561-651-4320 or visit kravis.org.

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FOOD FOR THE POOR 22ND ANNUAL BUILDING HOPE GALA

62ND ANNUAL PALM BEACH HEART BALL

THE LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY ANNUAL BLACK TIE GALA

Enjoy dinner, dancing and a live auction with entertainment by Earth, Wind & Fire. Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club.

Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561955-3249 or visit brrh.com.

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60TH INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS BALL

A three-day event with gourmet tastings, vehicle displays, dinner, an auction and a performance by Jeff Foxworthy. Benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County.

Takes place at Boca Raton Airport and Boca Raton Resort & Club.

Start times vary. Call 954-5371010 or visit bocaratoncon cours.com.

An evening with dinner, dancing and a silent auction. Benefits Food For The Poor’s mission to change the lives of families in desperate need. Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 6:30 p.m.

Call 954-427-2222, ext. 6678, or visit foodforthepoor.org/boca.

This new signature annual fundraiser celebrates the opening of the “Glasstress” exhibit with a Carnevale-themed party, complete with food and drink, entertainment,

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A glam affair featuring an auction, music, dinner and dancing. Takes place at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa in Manalapan. Starts at 6:30

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This elegant evening celebrates the work, mission, donors and volunteers of the American Heart Association. Takes place at The Breakers Palm Beach.

Starts at 7 p.m. Call 561697-6621 or visit heart.org.

FEB. 18, 2017

12TH ANNUAL FOREVERGLADES BENEFIT Featuring cocktails, dinner and entertainment, this event benefits science to protect and restore Florida’s ecosystem. Takes place at The Breakers Palm Beach. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 305-251-0001 or visit evergladesfoundation.org.

MARCH 4, 2017

211 PALM BEACH/TREASURE COAST UNDER THE SEA 3RD ANNUAL SPRING GALA This event, presented by 211 HelpLine, is chaired by Richard Gaff as well as honorary chairmen Ed Schmidt and Ozzie Medeiros.

Takes place at The Colony Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561-383-1147 or visit 211palmbeach.org.

MARCH 4, 2017

62ND ANNUAL BETHESDA BALL One of Palm Beach County’s oldest galas, featuring dinner, dancing and entertainment.

Benefits Bethesda Hospital Foundation and honors Dr. Robert Hill and Russell Clayton. Takes place at The Breakers Palm Beach.

Starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 561737-7733, ext. 84445, or visit bethesdahospitalfoundation.org.

MARCH 9, 2017

CENTER FOR FAMILY SERVICES ANNUAL DINNER DANCE Enjoy a glamorous evening with dinner, dancing and a live auction. Benefits the Center for Family Services. Takes place at Club Colette in Palm Beach.

Starts at 7 p.m. Call 561-6161257 or visit ctrfam.org.

MARCH 10, 2017

KIDSAFE FOUNDATION 8TH ANNUAL SHINE THE LIGHT GALA Enjoy music, dancing, dinner, auctions and raffles. The night is dedicated to educating attendees about child sexual abuse, bullying and internet dangers, featuring State Attorney Dave Aronberg.

Takes place at Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 855-844-SAFE or visit kidsafefoundation.org.

MARCH 11, 2017

UNICORN CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION BALL An extravagant evening featuring cocktails, dinner, dancing, auctions and entertainment by Michael Israel. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m.

Call 561-620-9377, ext. 302, or visit unicornchildrensfounda tion.org.

MARCH 12, 2017

JARC 31ST ANNUAL GALA “It All Starts With A Wish” features drinks, dinner, dancing and live and silent auctions. Benefits JARC’s Medical Education Program. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 561-558-2572 or visit jarcfl.org.

MARCH 18, 2017

DONNA KLEIN JEWISH ACADEMY ANNUAL AUCTION AND DANCE PARTY This fundraiser benefits Donna Klein Jewish Academy programs and need-based financial assistance. The theme this year is “2nd Chance Prom.” Takes place at Pavilion Grille in Boca Raton.

Starts at 8:30 p.m. Call 561852-3317 or visit dkja.org.

MARCH 30, 2017

LAVISH LUNCHEONS NOV. 9, 2016

JAFCO PALM BEACH FALL LUNCHEON This event will feature popular comedian Sarge as well as a boutique and a luncheon.

Honor your grandchildren or someone special by hanging their name as a leaf from the Tree of Love. Takes place at Hunters Run Golf & Racquet Club in Boynton Beach. Starts at 10 a.m. Call 954-315-8696 or visit jafco.org.

NOV. 9, 2016

29TH ANNUAL NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY AWARDS This special day pays tribute to philanthropists who have made great contributions in Broward County. Takes place at Signature Grand in Davie. Starts at 11 a.m.

Call 954-476-3656 or visit afpbroward.org.

SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM ANNUAL BENEFIT

NOV. 10, 2016

This event features special guest Dr. Michio Kaku, a theoretical physicist and futurist. Takes place at The Breakers Palm Beach. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 561-832-1988 or visit sfsciencecenter.org.

A luncheon to honor female volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding service. Includes raffles to benefit Bethesda Hospital’s Center for Women and Children. Takes place at Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach.

Starts at 10:30 a.m. Call 561-7377733, ext. 84429, or visit bethes dahospitalfoundation.org.

APRIL 1, 2017

FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT’S GALA Providing scholarships and support for FAU students, this multilevel event will feature gourmet dining, a full open bar, live entertainment, auction items and more. Takes place at Greenberg Foundation Tower at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Visit faugala.info.

APRIL 19, 2017

SOS FLORIDA 20TH ANNUAL HOPE & HOME GALA Featuring dining, dancing and live and silent auctions, this event benefits SOS Florida’s goal to help local foster children. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 7 p.m. Call 954420-5030, ext. 1115, or visit sosflorida.com.

17TH ANNUAL WOMEN OF GRACE LUNCHEON

NOV. 15, 2016

26TH ANNUAL BOOK & AUTHOR LUNCHEON Sponsored by Levis JCC, this lunch features authors Melanie Benjamin, Martha Hall Kelly, Lynda Cohen Loigman and Ina Yalof, who will present their latest works.

Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 9 a.m. Call 561-558-2520 or visit levisjcc.org.

NOV. 18, 2016

& Club. Starts at 10:30 a.m. Call 561-620-2553 or visit jlbr.org.

JAN. 11, 2017

JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY LION OF JUDAH LUNCHEON This elegant luncheon celebrates the generous women who contribute to the federation. The keynote speaker will be political activist Nancy Spielberg. Takes place at The Polo Club of Boca Raton. Starts at 10:30 a.m. Call 561-852-6058 or visit jewishboca.org.

Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 10:30 a.m. Call 561-2653797 or visit avdaonline.org.

FEB. 23, 2017

RUTH & NORMAN RALES JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES REFLECTIONS OF HOPE LUNCHEON A luncheon to benefit JFS mental health programs, featuring guest speaker Patrick Kennedy. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 11 a.m.

Call 561-852-5013 or visit ralesjfs.org.

JAN. 18, 2017

MARCH 2, 2017

34TH ANNUAL MS GALA LUNCHEON

CENTER FOR FAMILY SERVICES OLD BAGS LUNCHEON

More than 1,200 are expected to attend this event, the most prestigious and largest MS luncheon nationwide, featuring a Mayda Cisneros fashion show. Takes place at Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale.

Starts at 10 a.m. Call 954-7314224 or visit nmssfls.org.

A luncheon with the chance to purchase gently used designer handbags to benefit the Center for Family Services. Takes place at The Breakers Palm Beach. Starts at 10:30 a.m. Call 561-6161222 or visit ctrfam.org.

JAN. 26, 2017

TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE LUNCHEON Presented by Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper, this lunch features actress Laura Linney and ABC correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton.

Takes place at Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 11:30 a.m.

Call 561-406-2109 or visit howflorida.org.

FEB. 1, 2017

MORSELIFE LUNCHEON AND CARD PARTY This annual fundraiser helps support and enhance the lives of senior citizens in Palm Beach County. Takes place at Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 10 a.m.

Call 561-242-4661 or visit morselife.org.

29TH ANNUAL WOMAN VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR LUNCHEON

FEB. 21, 2017

This event, benefiting Junior League of Boca Raton, features a silent auction, a raffle and a fashion show by Saks Fifth Avenue.

Takes place at Boca Raton Resort

A fundraising luncheon benefiting AVDA’s work to help victims of domestic abuse. Features guest speaker Michelle Knight sharing her personal story. Takes place at

10TH ANNUAL AVDA HEART OF A WOMAN LUNCHEON

MARCH 13, 2017

27TH ANNUAL BOOK OF HOPE LUNCHEON This signature event features a raffle, an auction and lunch to benefit the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America. Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 10:30 a.m. Call 561-2182929 or visit ccfa.org.

APRIL 19, 2017

SHINE LIKE A STAR LUNCHEON This luncheon features speaker Monica Lewinksy. Benefits the Levis JCC’s Helene & Roy Schwedelson Special Needs Programs.

Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 10:30 a.m. Call 561-852-3253 or visit levisjcc.org.

APRIL 28, 2017

MEN WITH CARING HEARTS LUNCHEON This annual event honors male volunteers who have improved the lives of Palm Beach County residents. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 11 a.m. Call 561-391-7274, ext. 128, or visit ffcdc.org. O

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happenings flash I AM HILLEL I Am Hillel was held at the Premier Delray Acura Club at the FAU Football Stadium on the Boca Raton campus of Florida Atlantic University. More than 250 community leaders and philanthropists attended to support the important work of Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach.

The evening began with a buffet dinner and continued with comments from Hillelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadership, a student program, a video and recognition of honorees.

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KRAVIS CENTER BOARD LUNCHEON The Kravis Center’s Board of Directors, Life Trustees and Standing Committee members were honored at the annual luncheon to celebrate highlights of this season and toast the center’s 25th anniversary season. Jane Mitchell, Kravis Center board chair, welcomed guests; provided a recap of the season, noting accomplishments in ticket sales and fundraising; and congratulated board members Kathryn Vecellio and Herbert Gimelstob, who will be named Kravis Center Life Trustees.

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happenings flash ROTARY CLUB DOWNTOWN BOCA RATON 18TH ANNUAL HONOR YOUR DOCTOR LUNCHEON Raising record-breaking funds â&#x20AC;&#x201C; topping $96,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for medical and nursing school scholarships, the Honor Your Doctor Luncheon, by the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton, honored more than 175 physicians and medical professionals. The luncheon, with more than 385 in attendance, funds the Helen M. Babione Medical Scholarship, which benefits students at four local universities. The program featured remarks from scholarship recipients and Boca Raton resident Margie Kaye, sharing her journey as a heart transplant patient.

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happenings flash “NOT BUYING IT” BOOK LAUNCH EVENT The Boca Raton Observer hosted a special book launch, author signing and meet-and-greet event in celebration of “Not Buying It: Stop Overspending and Start Raising Happier, Healthier, More Successful Kids” by Brett Graff. The Miami writer, reporter and economist was joined by special guests like Miami Herald columnist Lesley Abravanel as attendees enjoyed light bites and cocktails by Dobel Tequila at New York Prime in Boca Raton.

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SUBDIVISION

ADDRESS

BUYER

SELLER

SALE PRICE

PRIOR SALE PRICE

PRIOR SALE DATE

$360,500

31-AUG-07

$360,000

08-AUG-12

MARBELLA LAKES

22825 MARBELLA CIR

LITVACK DANIEL

LE GRAND JOSEPH

$338,000

MARINA DEL MAR ESTATES

5034 MARINA CIR

JARRETT AMANDA KAY

DIBONA DOREEN ADELE

$429,750

MARINA DEL MAR ESTATES

5075 MARINA CIR

MACFARLAND MATTHEW B

GRAY JEFFREY

$510,000

MEDITERRANIA

7138 VIA FIRENZE

FEDER YISROEL MEIR

PLAFSKY ROBERT

MILLPOND

2419 NW 40TH CIR

GRADY ELIZABETH

ZINDMAN MICHAEL D

$545,000

MISSION BAY - THE ISLES

20417 SAN RAFAEL CT

POWERS STEFANIE

ADLER LAUREL W

$415,000

05-JUN-03

MISSION BAY - THE ISLES

10600 AVENIDA SANTA ANA

JIJI DAVID

REFLECTIONS VISTA INC

$535,000

30-AUG-04

MISSION BAY - THE ISLES

10768 AVENIDA SANTA ANA

ZENDA ANA

MELCER ROBERT

$528,000

$405,000

29-JUL-09

MIZNERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PRESERVE

6039 VIA VENETIA S

HARRIS STEPHEN S

BOBER MICHAEL A

$940,000

$815,000

06-JUN-01

MORNINGSIDE

7601 NE 7TH TER

KENNEY CARLA MARIE

FAWZI FRANKLIN M

$900,000

$581,000

18-JUN-14

PALM BEACH FARMS

1665 SW 17TH ST

VIRGIL MARY ANN

VIRGIL CHARLES III

$100,000

$198,000

28-MAR-01

PALM BEACH FARMS

1520 SW 21ST LN

LOPKER ROBERT DAVID

LANDER JOHN T

$1,300,000

$1,095,000

16-APR-14 12-MAY-04

17-DEC-04

$1,000,000

07-FEB-14 $280,000

01-NOV-97

PALMETTO PLACE CONDOMINIUM

99 SE MIZNER BLVD APT 201

WALKER VANESSA

POOL FEDERICO ALEXANDER

$445,000

$325,000

PALMETTO PLACE CONDOMINIUM

99 SE MIZNER BLVD APT 233

KAHN BARBARA L

BROOKE MARJORIE K

$399,000

$392,000

14-FEB-05

ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

2362 W SILVER PALM RD

BERMAN RUSELL F

SCHMIDT DANIEL

$1,900,000

$1,575,000

23-SEP-10

ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

291 S SILVER PALM RD

NESBITT SHELLEY

CIREGNA PETER INDIV TRUSTEE

$1,180,000

$1,025,000

12-JAN-15

ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

1661 SABAL PALM DR

COTILLA MARISELA

COLDREN STEVEN M

$1,375,000

$1,100,000

SATURNIA

19540 SATURNIA LAKES DR

BERMAN RICHARD ERIC

KANTOR CATHY

$567,500

SATURNIA

11756 BAYFIELD DR

XU HEHAN

ARMSTRONG JOHN PATRICK JR

$590,000

$535,000

31-AUG-09

SATURNIA

11833 PRESERVATION LN

MIZRACHI LADAN

LEE LAURA

$721,000

$705,000

02-JUL-15

03-JAN-06 11-APR-11

Source: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser

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SUBDIVISION

ADDRESS

BUYER

SALE PRICE

SELLER

PRIOR SALE PRICE

PRIOR SALE DATE

ST. ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB

17403 ST JAMES CT

BOND ANTOINETTE M

GLICKSON ADRIAN INDIV TR

$1,280,000

21-SEP-10

STONEBRIDGE COUNTRY CLUB

10479 STONEBRIDGE BLVD

MISHEBOW KATHLEEN

M H GOLDSTEIN & J P GOLDSTEIN ASSOC

$400,000

02-OCT-08

STONEBRIDGE COUNTRY CLUB

10819 ASHMONT DR

ACKERMAN ROBERT

RYAN WILLIAM H INDIV TR

$450,000

02-MAY-12

STONEBRIDGE COUNTRY CLUB

10313 SHIREOAKS LN

SHAMAM EMANUEL

GOUZ SALLY INDIV TRUSTEE

$205,000

14-NOV-13

THE OAKS AT BOCA RATON

17817 LAKE AZURE WAY

FITZSIMMONS WILLIAM

TIAN BING

$999,999

THE OAKS AT BOCA RATON

17899 LAKE AZURE WAY

SANTANA FLAVIA C

U S BANK NATIONAL ASSOC TRUSTEE

$686,000

$653,900

23-OCT-15

THE OAKS AT BOCA RATON

18003 LAKE AZURE WAY

GOODMAN KELLY A

POLLOCK CRAIG J

$977,500

$1,441,150

04-JUL-06

THE OAKS AT BOCA RATON

17759 CADENA DR

KAR RASHMI

CIAMPI GUERINO

$1,150,000

$1,075,000

27-FEB-15

THE SHORES

11095 BLUE CORAL DR

VILLEGAS RUDINEIA

MATTOS JORGE

$190,000

$295,000

31-MAY-11

THE VINEYARDS

9785 VINEYARD CT

LARGIE MONICA F

NICHOLS ROBERT

$358,000

THORNHILL GREEN

22219 ALYSSUM WAY

LANDES LORI B

MUTCHNIK VALDYR

$620,000

$600,000

17-DEC-14

TIERRA DEL RAY SOUTH ESTATES

10792 EL CABALLO CT

THOMAS-SMITH GIOVANA R

KISSIN SHMUEL

TIMBERCREEK NORTH

3488 PINE HAVEN CIR

TROP ANGELA C

VENTO DANIEL A

$480,000

$309,000

28-MAR-08

TOWNSEND PLACE CONDOMINIUM

500 SE MIZNER BLVD A203

HERR JUDITH L

ALDERSON PAULA J

$1,150,000

$700,000

19-DEC-03

TOWNSEND PLACE CONDOMINIUM

500 SE MIZNER BLVD A806

STEIN PATTI

FEINSTEIN NORMAN

$663,000

$390,000

19-JAN-99

TROPIC ISLE

920 MCCLEARY ST

REED SHARON K

MOREAU LUCILLE

$1,055,000

$28,000

01-JAN-74

16-MAY-16

06-OCT-05

$1,200,000

WOODFIELD CC - HAMPTONS

5742 ST ANNES WAY

SCHWEIGER JANINE

LIEBERMAN JENNIFER D

$725,000

WOODFIELD CC - MAYFAIR

4281 NW 63RD PL

BERGER LINDA W

OFSIE FELICE INDIV TRUSTEE

$325,000

WOODFIELD CC - REGENTS SQUARE

3823 NW 58TH ST

BERNSTEIN MICHAEL

BESSER BETTY F

$575,000

WOODFIELD CC - VICTORIA ISLES

5845 NW 42ND TER

RAULINO GARY

PLISKIN FRAN

$255,000

20-JUL-00

16-OCT-13 09-OCT-15 $441,000

01-OCT-89 09-JUL-07

Source: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser

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very November, our nation commemorates Veterans Day to ensure that those who have served in our armed services are not forgotten. Here in South Florida, one Lake Worth nonprofit is working 365 days a year to make sure that active soldiers aren’t forgotten, either.

“We have benefited 400,000 members of our military to date, covering all world theaters and all branches,” says Lynelle Zelnar, executive director and founder of

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It turned into a domino effect. People were looking for a way to show support for the troops.

– Lynelle Zelnar, executive director and founder, Forgotten Soldiers Outreach

Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, which sends care packages to soldiers.

Zelnar, a Lake Worth resident, was inspired to create the organization in 2003 by a colleague’s experience.

“My co-worker’s son was serving in Iraq and was calling home extremely depressed,” she recalls.

“My friend said, ‘Please pray for Chris; he’s having a hard time.’”

Zelnar decided to send Chris and his buddies letters and basic necessities.

“I started sharing the story with other people, and they wanted to get involved,” she says.

Forgotten Soldiers Outreach officially formed in 2004, and, 192

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shortly afterward, the Palm Beach County School Board got involved, with children in aftercare collecting items and writing letters.

“It turned into a domino effect,” she says. “People were looking for a way to show support for the troops.

More names started pouring in, and the media jumped on it right away. ‘Good Morning America’ got ahold of the group for a news bit, and we became national news.”

Now, 500 to 1,000 care packages are shipped to soldiers monthly, with each package valued at around $50 and filled with supplies and letters of encouragement.

“Sometimes we have specific

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requests, like one soldier had bad allergies,” she says. “We sent extra Claritin and tissues along with their essentials.”

Zelnar attributes the success of the nonprofit to local residents, who donate money and supplies, raise funds and pack and ship boxes.

“We have a 99-year-old named Sylvia Rosenblatt that volunteers

with us every Tuesday to proofread the content for errors,” Zelnar says.

“It’s all thanks to the generosity of the South Florida residents. Our sole mission is to remind the soldiers that they are not forgotten and give them that vital connection to home.” O For more information, call 561-3692933 or visit forgottensoldiers.org.

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