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East /West Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Delray Beach, FL - October 3, 2012 through October 9, 2012 • Year III • Number 117- FREE
Countdown to Presidential Debate!
October 22, 2012
9 PM EDT Community Boca Business Community Rallies to Support Oct. 22 Presidential Debate See page 2
Boca Raton Getting Ready For Obama Romney Debate Clash
Municipal News Congressional Candidate Hasner Endorsed by County Police Union
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Business Writing an Effective Job Description See page 23
BOCA RATON – The presidential debates pitting Barack Obama against Mitt Romney have been the talk of many towns across the nation for months. Voters got a taste of the first clash Wednesday night when the pair took off the gloves on a stage at the University of Colorado. Another Obama-Romney rumble will play out Oct. 16 at Hofstra Univer-
sity in Hempstead, N.Y. And finally, on Oct. 22, the battle everyone in South Florida has been waiting for, takes place: The debate on the campus of Lynn University in Boca Raton. Foreign policy will be the topic of the candidate clash that runs from 9 to 10:30 p.m. Moderator will be Bob Schieffer, the host of Face the Nation on CBS.
Commissioners Host Opening Event for Pondhawk Public-Use Facilities BOCA RATON -- On September 13, Palm Beach County Commission Chair Shelley Vana and Vice Chairman Steven Abrams hosted local officials and citizens at the official opening of the new public-use facilities and See page 3
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Lynn has spent millions preparing the campus for the arrival of the two presidential contenders. In addition, Boca Raton Mayor Susan Whelchel has called the debate “a huge event” for the city and for the university. “This is a national and international opportunity,” she said, citing the economic impact coming from the “tremendous television coverage” and the arrival of thousands of journalists. “We are prepared and ready to showcase our lovely community” by way of the debates, she added. In preparation for the one-on-one, Boca Raton continues its month-long schedule of debate–related programming with a movie under the stars on Friday, October 12. Residents and visitors are invited to come watch one of the American Film Institute’s top 100 movies, “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.” This 1939 Frank Capra film was nominated for 11 Academy Awards, winning for Best Original Story. It explores one man’s effect on American politics, and stars Jean Arthur and James Stewart. This free community event cont. on Pg.3
Technology Business Incubator at FAU Research Park Expands
BOCA RATON -- On September 14, Palm Beach County Commissioner Steven Abrams joined other local officials for the official grand opening of the recently relocated and expanded technology business incubator at the Research Park at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. The event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, open house, and portrait unveiling by Dr. Linda Ellington of her late husband, C. Scott Ellington, for whom TBI is named. The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University recently expanded its TBI in response to a growing demand for its services. See page 23
Free Breakfasts Now Offered in All County Schools See Pg.11
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