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15 Year Old Boca Twins Expand Non-profit Nationally, Plan Cereal Drive

Boca Raton, FL – Cereal4All, which runs an annual cereal drive organized by twin brothers Jett and Luke Justin, hopes to collect more than 3,000 pounds during its annual cereal drive this Spring and donate it to Boca Helping Hands (BHH). This donation means that Boca Helping Hands will be able to provide clients with approximately 30,000 bowls of cereal. The Justins, 15-year-old twin brothers and Boca Raton residents, attend American Heritage School in Palm Beach County. Continued on Page

Junior League of Boca Raton Celebrated Reading during “Grow Your Love of Reading” Family Day and Book Drive

Dean Naelys Luna, Ph.D., Named American Council on Education Fellow

Sixteen Bound! Florida Atlantic Tops FDU in Second Round of NCAA Tournament

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• Enjoy a variety of food trucks with sweet and savory dishes, lawn games and live music by Singing Sailor Jim Bowman on Friday, April 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail in Boca Raton.

• Palm Beach Atlantic women’s golf team concluded the final round of the Buccaneer Invitational. The tournament was hosted by fellow Sunshine State Conference member Barry University with several other SSC teams participating. The Sailfish would finish the tournament in 12th place.

• Florida Atlantic baseball fell to 12-10 after a 10-5 defeat at the hands of Miami on Wednesday night. The Owls got off to the perfect start with four runs in the top of the first inning. Nolan Schanuel’s ninth home run of the season started the scoring. Two batters later, Dylan Goldstein lined a two-run shot, his fourth of the season, to right-center. With the next pitch thrown, Caleb Pendleton made it back-to-back home runs and before the UM faithful could settle into their seats it was 4-0.

• The Palm Beach Atlantic men’s lacrosse team had its nonconference win streak snapped by No. 14 Colorado Mesa 15-8. Dylan Insolia and Jonah Robertson scored 2 goals each for the ‘Fish. PBA goalkeeper Ben Lightsey started in net and made 12 saves. No. 14 CMU outshot PBA 52-23. The Mavericks picked up nine more ground balls than the Sailfish.

• The no-quit, history-making, legendary Florida Atlantic Owls are moving on to the Sweet Sixteen. The East Region’s No. 9 seed, the Florida Atlantic University men’s basketball team, took down the No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson Knights in a slugfest by a 78-70 final score to advance to the NCAA Regionals. The Owls will play the No. 4 seed Tennessee in basketball’s most famous arena, Madison Square Garden. The Eastern Regional semifinals will take place on March 23.

• On March 4, 2023, cars lined up to enter Spanish River Park to welcome back the 14th Annual Boating & Beach Bash for People with Disabilities – the nation’s largest, free, one-day event for people with disabilities, both seen and unseen.

• Naelys Luna , Ph.D., dean of Florida Atlan-

tic University ’s College of Social Work and Criminal Justice , has been named an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow for academic year 2023-24. Following nomination by the senior administration of their institutions and a rigorous application process, 36 Fellows were selected this year.

• On March 10, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens celebrated the rededication of its original museum building, the Yamato-kan. Descendants of the original Yamato Colony, County officials, museum administrators and dignitaries, as well as the Deputy Consul General of Japan in Miami gathered on Yamato-kan Island for a ribbon-cutting event in order to commemorate this auspicious occasion.

• Children’s charities throughout Palm Beach County will be granted funds raised from the Boca West Children’s Foundation (BWCF) 11th Annual $100,000 Golf Challenge. The daylong event, which is almost sold out, including brunch, golf, a cocktail reception, and dinner, takes place on Monday, March 27 at Boca West Country Club. Nonprofits who have foursomes playing will receive a portion of the $100,000.

• West Palm Beach-based Hanley Foundation has announced that Lilly Davenport has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective March 1, 2023. A 20-year resident of Palm Beach County, Davenport has spent the last nine years in Austin, Texas, serving as CFO of MAP Health Management. Prior to that, she worked in public accounting and served as the Finance Director for Hanley Center and Hanley Center Foundation from 2009-2014.

• Palm Beach Dramaworks is pleased to announce the 10 winners of its sixth annual Young Playwrights 10-Minute Play Contest (YPC). The plays will receive a staged reading by professional actors in front of an audience at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre on Wednesday, April 26 at 7:00pm. Tickets are free, but reservations are required.

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15 Year Old Boca Twins Expand Non-profit Nationally, Plan Cereal Drive

Boca Raton, FL – Cereal4All, which runs an annual cereal drive organized by twin brothers Jett and Luke Justin, hopes to collect more than 3,000 pounds during its annual cereal drive this Spring and donate it to Boca Helping Hands (BHH). This donation means that Boca Helping Hands will be able to provide clients with approximately 30,000 bowls of cereal. The Justins, 15-year-old twin brothers and Boca Raton residents, attend American Heritage School in Palm Beach County.

New this year, the Justin brothers have expanded their organization nationally to have schools in Connecticut, Arizona, New York, Nevada, Washington, and California organize Cereal4All cereal drives to benefit local food banks in those areas.

The Justin brothers have recently established partnerships with other businesses. Target will donate gift cards to participating schools to buy school supplies. Publix will provide cereal parties for K-5 schools’ top-donating classrooms; the Miami Heat

will provide game tickets for students donating to drives, chosen through a drawing; and Rapids Water Park will provide tickets for a drawing.

“We created Cereal4all to fight hunger around America’s breakfast tables because millions of American families suffer from food insecurity, which means they can’t always afford enough meals for everyone in their homes. Those families depend on food banks to help ease their hunger issues. Since breakfast food is one of the least donated items to food banks, that means pantry bags of meals distributed to families in need are often missing breakfast food,” said Luke Justin.

Local schools participating in the cereal drive include Village Academy Center in Delray, Calusa Elementary, Sunrise Park Elementary, St. Joan of Arc Catholic School, Morikami Park Elementary, Whispering Pines Elementary, Grandview Preparatory School, West Boca High School, Katz Hillel Day School, FAU Community Service Club,

Boca Raton Elementary, Addison Mizner School, and Blue Lake Elementary.

“My brother and I learned about the breakfast food shortage in 2016 while volunteering in the food bank at Boca Helping Hands, and it had a big effect on us because, like most young people, we love cereal. Cereal is about breakfast, but it’s also about happiness, so we were bothered by the reality that millions of families and kids might not have daily access to breakfast and that moment of happiness in their day,” said Jett Justin.

Jett and Luke organized their first cereal drive for BHH in 2016 at their school, Calusa Elementary, when they were just eight years old. Despite their busy high school schedules and being active members in the Boca Raton Civil Air Patrol Squadron, the Justin brothers devote a significant amount of time to working on Cereal4all so they can expand their impact and help provide even more relief to families struggling with food insecurity.

“Running a nonprofit can be hard work, but Cereal4all is one of the most fulfilling things my brother and I do. There’s really no better feeling than making a positive difference in someone else’s life,” said Luke Justin.

Palm Beach State College Partners with CareerSource Palm Beach County to Host the Job Fair on Lake Worth Campus

Lake Worth – More than 35 employers, including child care centers, public and private schools, and recreation centers, will recruit for more than 175 positions at the Early Childhood & Afterschool Job Fair, Tuesday, March 28, from 2 to 6 p.m., at Palm Beach State College’s Public Safety Conference Center, room PSD 108, on the Lake Worth campus, 4200 Congress Ave.

Free and open to the public, this second annual Early Childhood and Afterschool Job Fair is again co-sponsored by Palm Beach State College and CareerSource Palm Beach County. Pre-registration is advised for speedy entry to the job fair. Visit http://cspbcapps.careersourcepbc.com/index.php/registration/ jobfair/199.

Job seekers will be able to apply for full- and part-time positions, ranging from early childhood educators, teacher assistants, tutors, and center directors and administrators to preschool and VPK teachers, afterschool counselors, substitute teachers, bus drivers and more.

Exhibiting employers include the School District of Palm Beach County, Academy of Little Learners, All About Kids Learning Centers, Chesterbrook Academy, Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, City of West Palm Beach, Kingswood Academy, KLA Schools, Palm Beach Preschool, ChildCare Careers, Palm Beach Maritime Academy, West Jupiter Community Group, City of Greenacres, YMCA of South Palm

Traffic Nightmare is Over! Glades Road DDI Ready for Action in Boca Raton Ahead of Schedule!

Beach County and more.

“With this job fair, we hope to help the industry find and hire qualified candidates before the start of community summer programs and the start of the school year in August,” said Susy Martinez White, director of Early Childhood and K-12 Education programs at PBSC.

“State laws dictate the teacher-child ratio in the classrooms, putting pressure on employers who don’t have enough staff to handle the number of children they serve. Last year’s job fair was very successful, and we hope to have an even better turnout this year.”

Palm Beach State College also will exhibit as the leading educator of child care and afterschool professionals in Palm Beach County and the county’s Training Coordinating Agency for the Florida Department of Children and Families. PBSC offers many options for training, from entry-level and advanced certificates to associate and bachelor’s degrees. Plus, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about scholarships through Prime Time Palm Beach County and the Institute of Excellence in Early Care and Education that enable child care and afterschool professionals to continue their education.

For more information or questions about the Early Childhood & Afterschool Job Fair, please contact job fair coordinators Lucia Adrian, adrianl@ palmbeachstate.edu / 561-868-4044 or Luisa Brennan, brennanl@palmbeachstate.edu / 561-868-4048.

Residents and travelers of Boca Raton, Florida can expect to see improvements to the Glades Road interchange at I-95. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), in partnership with the City of Boca Raton, has been working to expedite the remaining work at the interchange to minimize impact to the traveling public.

The Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) was temporarily configured to allow for ongoing construction, causing some inconvenience to drivers. However, FDOT has announced that the DDI will be placed into final configuration on Monday morning, March 27, ahead of the originally-scheduled date of May 1. This means that all four lanes will be open and the interchange should work much better than before.

While this is great news, the road will undergo a full weekend shutdown from 11 p.m. on Friday, March 24, through 5 a.m. on Monday, March 27, to complete the work. This will cause some temporary inconvenience for drivers, but it will be worth it in the long run.

FDOT has been working closely with the City of Boca Raton to optimize signal timing and ensure that the project runs smoothly. The City of Boca Raton has been relaying concerns from residents and travelers, and FDOT has been responsive to these concerns. The fact that the project is being completed more than a month ahead of schedule is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved.

For those who will be affected by the road closure, FDOT has provided detour information and maps on the project web page. It is recommended that drivers plan ahead and allow for extra time to reach their destinations.

In conclusion, the Glades Road DDI project is nearing completion, and residents and travelers of Boca Raton can expect to see improvements to the interchange at I-95. While there will be some temporary inconvenience, the benefits of a smoother and more efficient interchange will be worth it in the long run. Thank you to FDOT, the contractor, and the project team for their hard work and dedication to completing the project ahead of schedule.

The verb “repeat” is part of the vocabulary of any language; it’s also an inescapable necessity in human activities and personal interactions. In the ancient world, the Hebrew verb “shanah” which means “repeat” became synonymous with the verb “to learn” as boys in their synagogue schools learned through repetition, for better memory retention.

Repetition can indeed aid one in understanding more accurately what was stated. Repetition of an action also helps ensure that its purpose is

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Repeat the Necessary as Often as Needed!

being met with the quality of excellence it is intended to manifest!

This important practice also allows persons to revise what they’ve said, especially when it is not of life or death significance. A person is not to be viewed as a liar just on account of having changed the mind based on new information secured, even when that alters a previous condition or prior understanding. That’s why an explanation can be given repeatedly until all concerned are fully informed!

In personal conversations, or in public announcements, those not willing to repeat their messages in some ways are indicating that what they’re sharing is not that important, much less necessary to know.

However, if a message is significant and worthwhile, there’s nothing wrong in proclaiming them from the roof tops, utilizing every means available to ensure that the messages gets out, and that multitudes benefit from what is being announced.

After all, that’s how new and old

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products encounter and retain customers. On radio and in television, crowds are being bombarded by creative ads until as many individuals adopt those items as part of their life, and continue purchasing them everywhere they can be found.

Assuming that you have a message, whether to one or to many, don’t hesitate sharing it as frequently as necessary, and the need is to be determined by your hearers, not necessarily by your personal decision as to when to stop sharing it!

Business Like Chess, Not Checkers

playing chess by developing a new strategy.

In Mark Miller’s book, Chess, Not Checkers, he uses a recreational metaphor to remind us of the importance of strategy in business today. In business, playing a responsive game of checkers used to be adequate. One move at a time, react to the opponent’s last move. However, in today’s fast-paced world, well thought-out and executed strategies become crucial to success. A chess champion succeeds by remaining several moves ahead of the competition. So if you have been playing checkers in business, maybe it is time to understand the times and begin

This idea of strategizing is not new. In the Bible’s Old Testament we find a brief description of a family that understood changing times and how to respond. It says, “Of the sons of Issachar, men who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should do, their chiefs were two hundred” (1 Chronicles 12:32) This passage does not describe the problems or issues these “sons of Issachar” were facing, or what they did in response. But two things are clear:

1. They understood the times. In other words, they were very aware of circumstances confronting them and had a firm grasp of the ramifications.

2. They knew what Israel, the people group to which they belonged, should do to address these circumstances, whether they were opportunities, challenges, threats or dangers.

You can probably think of many examples that reflect our changing times, around the world, within our society, and in the particular industry or profession where you pursue your livelihood every day. Some of these changes come rapidly, often without warning, and at times we find ourselves confused about what we should do. On moments like this a solid deeply rooted faith in God and His divine guidance can offer wisdom, peace and reassurance. Here are examples from Proverbs: Dedicate what you do – or plan to do – to God. An important issue to consider is not only what we intend to do, but what our underlying motivations are. Is our desire simply to grow the business and reap higher profits? Are we seeking primarily to undermine our competitors? Or do we recognize God has placed us where we are, and our desire is to

serve Him – and others – in a way that honors and pleases Him? “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will be established” (Proverbs 16:3).

Trust God to redirect your plans as He sees fit. Sometimes we devise a plan and become frustrated when it does not go as expected. At times like that it helps to realize God might have a better idea. In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps” (Proverbs 16:9).

We do not always have to know the “why” behind what happens. Unexpected developments can upset our best-conceived plans, so it is wise to trust in God’s will and direction, since His long-term understanding is far better than our own. “ A man’s steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand his own way” (Proverbs 20:24).

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The process of establishing and operating a business used to be simpler. Customers had expectations and businesses responded. Then, with the Internet and other technological advances, the pace of doing things quickened and business became faster and more complex.

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Never Forget Your ‘Job Description’

One of the most valuable, yet underappreciated, documents for both hiring and managing people is the job description. Designed for both employer and employee, it describes the duties, responsibilities, and expectations for a particular job so both clearly understand what is expected.

Years ago, when I was hired by CBMC to serve as editor and publications director, my job description included serving as editor for the ministry magazine and co-authoring a book with the president of the organization. I had never written a magazine article, but my 10 years of writing feature articles for newspapers provided a good foundation. And writing a book was one of my personal goals, so this seemed like a job description from heaven.

Job descriptions are not fail-safe, however. When boss and subordinate are not aligned on what a job entails, problems can arise – even serious ones. I remember a CEO who told about a time when he got sideways with an employee simply because he and she were not in accord on what was expected.

After some time, disappointed with the employee’s work, he called her into his offi ce, prepared to inform her that her services would no longer be required. Easing into the difficult situation, he asked, “How do you like your job?” “Oh, I love it!” she replied with enthusiasm. Stunned, he inquired, “Well, tell me how you think you’re doing.” The employee responded by stating how well she felt she was doing and describing in detail the tasks she was performing.

Quickly the CEO realized this employee was doing a very good job – except not the work he had been expecting her to do.

The problem wasn’t the job description, but his failure at the onset to ensure they were both in agreement about what was expected. Rather than firing her, he ended up giving her a pay increase – and a thorough review of her job description to clarify her responsibilities.

If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, you have a second “job description” – what God expects of you in your role as an “ambassador for Christ,” as 2 Corinthians 5:20 describes it. We could cite many responsibilities as they are set forth in the Scriptures, but here are a few:

To love God and others. Asked to identify the greatest commandment, Jesus replied, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself’” (Matthew 22:337-39).

To be a wholehearted worker. We should strive be witnesses for Jesus with our words, but we show the depth and genuineness of our faith through our diligence and commitment to excellence in all that we do. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men…. It is the Lord Christ you are serving” (Colossians 3:23-24).

To work with integrity. Putting a priority on honesty and integrity helps us to stand out in the business and professional world where compromise and dishonesty are rampant. “The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity” (Proverbs 11:3). “Honest scales and balances are from the Lord; all the weights in the bag are of his making” (Proverbs 16:11).

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Junior League of Boca Raton Celebrated Reading during “Grow Your Love of Reading” Family Day and Book Drive

Maggie McFly’s, the Sustainable Restaurant Chain with Craft Beer

Galore, Set to Make Boca Raton Debut!

Maggie McFly’s, a popular Connecticut-based restaurant chain, is set to open its first location in Boca Raton at the Town Center mall. The restaurant, which is known for its expansive menu and diverse selection of craft beers, is set to open in the summer of 2023.

The Boca Raton location will be the chain’s eighth location and its first outside of Connecticut. The restaurant will feature an expansive dining room and bar, as well as an outdoor patio for guests to enjoy.

cheese. The restaurant also boasts an extensive selection of craft beers, with more than 100 different varieties available on tap.

In addition to its food and drink offerings, Maggie McFly’s is known for its commitment to sustainability. The restaurant sources ingredients locally whenever possible and uses eco-friendly practices in its operations.

Boca Raton, FL – The Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) Learning Libraries Committee celebrated the “Grow Your Love of Reading” Family Day and Book Drive on Saturday, March 11 at the JLBR Community Garden in Boca Raton. Over 30 families with preschoolers through fifth graders enjoyed storytelling, crafts, Kindness Rocks, and time with Farmer Jay. More than 250 books were donated, bringing the total number of books collected by the committee to more than 7,000. The books will be donated to Title 1 classrooms.

The Learning Libraries Committee aims to create a culture of reading that helps improve children’s literacy development. The objective is to inspire children to become avid readers by providing books to Title 1 schools through local book drives, utilizing the Junior League of Boca Raton’s voluntarism network and working with key community partners.

“Studies show that reading makes a

big impact on the academic success of kids, which is why the Junior League selected Learning Libraries as one of our signature projects,” said Jamie Sauer, president of the Junior League of Boca Raton.

“Learning Libraries fits with our mission.”

Reading is linked to improved literacy rates, language development and school performance, along with increased emotional intelligence and decreased stress in adulthood. Research shows that 1 in 4 children grow up without learning how to read (WriteExpress Corporation).

Since its start in Fall 2021, Learning Libraries has collected over 5000 books. At the start of the 2022 school year, the committee donated over 350 books to two deserving Kindergarten teachers at Plumosa School of the Arts and Whispering Pines Elementary School. An additional 286 books have been donated to Plumosa School of the Arts Main Library.

For more information, contact learninglibrary@jlbr.org or visit jlbr.org.

The menu at Maggie McFly’s is diverse, featuring everything from classic American dishes like burgers and fries to more unique items like sushi nachos and lobster mac and

The opening of Maggie McFly’s in Boca Raton is highly anticipated by local foodies and craft beer enthusiasts alike. With its expansive menu and commitment to sustainability, the restaurant is sure to be a hit with residents and visitors alike.

The City of Boca Raton’s Food Truck Friday Series Continues

Boca Raton, FL – Enjoy a variety of food trucks with sweet and savory dishes, lawn games and live music by Singing Sailor Jim Bowman on Friday, April 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail in Boca Raton.

Choose among several delectable food options including Heavenly Churros, offering delightful churros, coffee, and shakes; Kobschies Ice Rolls, with handmade ice cream and ice rolls; Best French Fries, serving French fry perfection in a cone with gourmet dipping sauces; PS 561, known throughout South Florida for its gourmet hot dogs; Uptown Deli, bringing deli sandwiches and faves to Boca; N.Y. Phat Pies, cooking up authentic Brooklyn-style pizza and strombolis; and Beachside Blends,

serving fruity juices and smoothies. Food trucks and offerings subject to change.

The 132-acre Sugar Sand Park is home to the Children’s Science Explorium, Willow Theatre and The Field House, which features an indoor gymnasium.

Food Truck Fridays will conclude on May 5 at Lake Wyman Park (1500 NE 5th Avenue).

The City of Boca Raton boasts 5 miles of gorgeous beaches, 47 parks, and 1,650 acres of recreational space, attracting residents and visitors yearround. The City’s Recreation Services Department hosts a full calendar of free community events at select parks and the Mizner Park Amphitheater. For more details on City events, visit www.myboca.us/CommunityEvents.

Top 5 Smartphone Features You Can’t Live Without

Smartphones are our lifeline – we use them to connect us to just about everything and everyone in our world. Americans check their phones an average of 344 times a day — once every four minutes — according to a 2022 Review.org survey. But when was the last time you upgraded your phone? If it’s been more than two years, you may be missing out on some of the latest tech upgrades. Here are five must-have features to consider when shopping for a new smartphone:

• Battery Life: When it comes to battery life, you may not realize what you’ve been missing out on until you start using your new phone. A decade ago, smartphone battery capacity ranged from 1560mAh to 3200mAh, according to findings from Android Authority. Today, that capacity typically ranges from 4000mAh to 5000mAh, with some batteries as large as 6000mAh. And, the latest development of USB-C ports has allowed for faster charging capabilities, charging a near dead phone in just 30 minutes. Look for phones with fast charging technology, from 15W to 20W, and wireless charging options.

• Phone Storage: Storage matters, especially if you’re a business owner, gaming enthusiast or social media influencer. Read-Only Memory (ROM), the internal main storage on your phone, allows you to store media, files and games, and

ranges anywhere from 64GB to 128GB, even 256GB and higher in some of the latest models. Random Access Memory (RAM) is used for short-term data like apps, photos and videos. The more RAM you have, the more multitasking you can do. When purchasing a new phone, look for at least 6GB to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of ROM.

• Camera: Phones have nearly replaced traditional cameras, with 90% of people using only their smartphones to take photos versus digital cameras, according to 3D Insider. If you’re an avid

photo taker, make sure your new phone features editing software, a variety of camera lenses, like ultra-wide and telephoto, and special functions like night mode to optimize lighting.

• Network: How you stay connected is an important decision. The latest deals can help you select a phone and wireless provider. For example, Samsung just unveiled its latest Galaxy S23 lineup, and T-Mobile is the only provider that can light up 5G standalone three-carrier aggregation, unleashing faster speeds and better responsiveness for some of

the newest 5G smartphones – 16% faster speeds on average than phones without it. And switching to what studies have shown is America’s largest, fastest and most reliable 5G network comes with perks. New customers can get $200 off via a virtual prepaid card (allow 8 weeks) for each line they switch to T-Mobile –that’s $800 off for a family of four. And paired with T-Mobile’s offer to save $800 on the new Samsung Galaxy S23 lineup via bill credits when they choose the Magenta Max plan, that family gets four new phones and saves a total of $4000. To learn more about Samsung’s latest Galaxy S23 Series lineup, visit www.t-mobile. com/cell-phones/brand/samsung.

• Security: Gone are the days of remembering a PIN or typing in a password to safely access your phone’s data. Biometric security features like fingerprint, facial or voice recognition are crucial for keeping your private data secure. Most new smartphones feature in-display fingerprint screening and facial recognition, and more institutions like online banking apps are using this method now over passwords.

Other important deciding factors include overall phone display, size and water resistance. Priorities may vary from person to person, but selecting what’s important for your new smartphone is something only you can determine.

How to Be a Pet Parent on a Budget

Whether you are a first-time or veteran pet owner, being a pet parent can be expensive. From daily needs like food, treats and toys to medicines, the costs can add up.

To help stretch your budget, the experts at Dollar General are providing cost-friendly ways to provide for your pet:

Food to Fuel Your Furry Friend

Fueling your pet with nutritious food doesn’t have to break your budget. By stocking up on options available exclusively at select retailers, you can feed your furry family member affordably. For example, Nature’s Menu is available only at Dollar General and offers dog and cat food free from artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Their dry pet food products also include pre and probiotics to support healthy digestion, along with added vitamins, minerals and other trace nutrients and a money-back satisfaction guarantee.

Hygiene How-To

Having a pup or feline companion comes with responsibility, especially when it pertains to their cleanliness and well-be-

ing. To maintain a groomed pet, create a care tote that includes such hygiene essentials as a brush or flea comb, shampoo, nail clippers and puppy pads, which

can be used as clean-up tool for both dogs and cats. Also consider using a dual-action topical treatment to help prevent fleas and ticks. Be sure to see a trusted veterinarian for annual checkups and other needs.

Paw-some Accessories

All those accessories that enhance your pet’s days and nights don’t have to be costly. Consider new water and food bowls, a collar and a bed for a good night’s rest after playful days. Next, make playtime a bit more fun with a few new toys from Dollar General’s private brand, Forever Pals, which include a variety toy pack for dogs and a feather wand for cats. With these accessories, your pet will be wagging their tail or purring with excitement all day long!

By shopping wisely for all your pet’s needs, you can provide them with quality products while stretching your budget in the process.

FPL Offers Scholarships to High School Seniors

Juno Beach, FL — Florida’s growing economy continues to need more skilled employees to meet workforce demands. To help, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today announced the company is providing students with an opportunity to apply for a valuable scholarship that can help them achieve their career goals.

“We believe SECME and other STEM programs help engage students in exciting new fields and prepare them for well-paid jobs in the future,” said FPL Vice President of External Affairs and Economic Development Pam Rauch. “In many cases, programs like these help break down barriers and provide more opportunities to traditionally underserved populations. This is just one way we deliver on our commitment to STEM education to help ensure the success of students.”

FPL is continuing to support STEM education and career advancement by once again offering the NextEra Energy Scholarship for Black Students in SECME (Southeastern Consortium of Minorities in Engi-

neering) as well as a STEM education scholarship for FIRST Robotics students.

Ten graduating high school seniors involved in SECME programs will be awarded a scholarship of up to $20,000. The scholarship offers $5,000 per year, renewable for up to three years or until the recipient earns a bachelor’s degree, whichever occurs first. The recipients of this scholarship must plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university for the entire upcoming 2023-2024 academic year. Qualified applicants must have at least one year of experience in a SECME program in one of the following counties: Brevard, Broward, Escambia, Flagler, Hendry, Manatee, Miami Dade, Palm Beach, Seminole and Volusia.

“This scholarship will definitely relinquish a lot of the financial burdens that may come up like books, tuition, housing, and everything. So, this will greatly, greatly help me,” said Jordan Robinson, one of last year’s recipients of the NextEra Energy Scholarship for Black Students in

SECME.

Interested students can visit FPL. com/education and click on “scholarships and funding” for details and for a link to the applications.

While FPL sets the criteria for who is eligible to apply for this scholarship, the program is administered by Scholarship America®, the na -

tion’s largest designer and manager of scholarships and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team and Scholarship America selects the recipients, not FPL.

Sixth Annual Young Playwrights 10-Minute Play Contest Winners

West Palm Beach, FL – Palm Beach Dramaworks is pleased to announce the 10 winners of its sixth annual Young Playwrights 10-Minute Play Contest (YPC). The plays will receive a staged reading by professional actors in front of an audience at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre on Wednesday, April 26 at 7:00pm. Tickets are free, but reservations are required.

Macy’s is the sponsor of the YPC, which is open to students in grades 9-12 throughout Palm Beach County. The winners were chosen by a group of theatre professionals.

The YPC was established to introduce the joy of writing for live theatre to young people, and to give them an outlet for expressing their thoughts and ideas. The program has proved to be so popular that this season PBD is introducing the Young Playwrights 1-Minute Play Contest for middle school students. The winning plays will be performed at PBD on Sunday, April 30 at 2:00pm.

“The Young Playwrights 10-Minute Play Contest is an extraordinary opportunity to give high school students a voice, and for them to work with professional artists in preparing their plays for the stage,” said Director of Education and Community

Engagement Gary Cadwallader, who is directing all 10 plays. “In six years, we’ve read over 250 plays written by high school playwrights, and this year we received 45 plays for the inaugural 1-minute contest. We look forward to celebrating young writers by developing and producing their plays with the same level of professional care taken by PBD to develop all new works.”

Below are the names of the winning playwrights (in alphabetical order) of the 10-Minute Contest, along with their schools and teachers.

Bianca Borchers* (Sr.) - Park Vista HS - Henry Richards

Sally Brown (Sr.) - Somerset Academy Canyons - Jeff Bartos

Kassidy Eaton* (Sr.) - Royal Palm Beach HS - Teddy Odum

Daniela Guarino* (Sr.) - American Heritage School - Liz Mignacca

Aditya Jasti (Sr.) - The Benjamin School - Jason Peck

Sophia Madden (Sr.) - Royal Palm Beach HS - Teddy Odum

Abigail McMullen (Jr.) - American Heritage School - Liz Mignacca

Oliver Shane (Soph.) - William T. Dwyer HS - Allison Ferrucci

Emily Singer (Sr.) - Dreyfoos School of the Arts - Brittany Rigdon

Abigail Trachtenberg (Jr.) - American Heritage School - Liz Mignacca

(*Also won in 2022.)

Each of the student playwrights will be awarded a $250 prize and receive a keepsake anthology of the winning plays.

The Young Playwrights 10-Minute Play Contest provides teens with the chance to write about subjects that are meaningful to them, and to inspire teachers to incorporate playwriting into their classrooms.

The young playwrights are invited to participate in the rehearsal process, where they learn how professional playwrights, directors, and actors work together to revise and strengthen their plays.

To reserve your free ticket to the performance on April 26, visit www.palmbeachdramaworks.org or call the box office at 561.514.4042, x2.

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Hanley Foundation Appoints Lilly Davenport Chief Financial Officer

Boca West Children’s Foundation’s 11th Annual $100,000 Golf Challenge Will Raise Funds for Local Children’s Charity Partners

West Palm Beach, FL — West Palm Beach-based Hanley Foundation has announced that Lilly Davenport has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective March 1, 2023. A 20-year resident of Palm Beach County, Davenport has spent the last nine years in Austin, Texas, serving as CFO of MAP Health Management. Prior to that, she worked in public accounting and served as the Finance Director for Hanley Center and Hanley Center Foundation from 2009-2014.

“Lilly is an innovative finance professional, and we’re so thrilled she’s back in West Palm Beach,” said Chip James,

Hanley Foundation Board Chairman. “Her multi-state, multi-entity healthcare industry experience will truly be invaluable as Hanley Foundation continues to expand.”

Davenport will oversee all financial aspects of Hanley Foundation, including accounting and financial reporting.

Davenport holds a Master’s degree in Accountancy from Nova Southeastern and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Florida International University

For more information, visit hanleyfoundation.org call 561-268-2355 or email info@hanleyfoundation.org.

Boca Raton, FL – Children’s charities throughout Palm Beach County will be granted funds raised from the Boca West Children’s Foundation (BWCF) 11th Annual $100,000 Golf Challenge. The daylong event, which is almost sold out, including brunch, golf, a cocktail reception, and dinner, takes place on Monday, March 27 at Boca West Country Club. Nonprofits who have foursomes playing will receive a portion of the $100,000.

Funds from the golf challenge support participating charities such as Boca Helping Hands to grow its BHH Backpacks Program, which has provided weekend meals to food-insecure elementary students; as well as the Fuller Center’s family empowerment team, early education programs, elementary, afterschool, and teen programs that benefit over 700 hundred children and their families. Over 30 non-profits helping children benefit from the Golf Challenge.

More than 400 golfers will have the opportunity to play on courses that have been ranked among the best in the world, alongside St. Andrews, Pine Valley, Pebble Beach and Pinehurst. The Golf Challenge is expected to sell out.

Individual tickets are $750 and include brunch, one duck and the cocktail reception, with funds benefitting more than 30 participating local children’s charities. Charities will vie for a portion of the $100,000 awarded during the tournament. Each charity will receive between $3,000 and $15,000 depending on its team’s placement. Over the past 13 years, The Foundation has granted more than $18 million for projects that serve at-risk youth.

“The golf challenge is an annual fundraiser and so many people from the community participate in our shared effort to support local kids,” said Pamela Weinroth, Executive Director of Boca West Children’s Foundation. “We expect, once again, that the event will sell out.

Non-golfers can support the effort and join in the fun by attending the cocktail reception and dinner.”

The event takes place at Boca West Country Club, 20583 Boca West Drive, Boca Raton, and begins at 11 a.m. for registration and brunch. A duck drop will be held at 12:45 when hundreds of plastic yellow ducks will be dropped from a crane for a chance to win $2500. No ducks will be hurt. Golf play begins at 1 p.m. The Golf Challenge will be followed by a 5:30 p.m. cocktail reception, dinner and live auction. Individual tickets are $750 and include one duck. Tickets to the dinner are $150. Additional individual ducks for the drop are $50.

Sponsors include Ronnie and Allen Flicker, Sandra and Arthur Tauber, Hotwire Communications, Barbara and Dr. Donald Janower, AW Property Co, The Related Companies and Fidelity Investments.

Other sponsors include Berman Law Group, Brown & Brown Insurance, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, Phyllis & Howard Boilen, Sensus Healthcare, NCCI, Sky Alpha Advisors, Bob Friedman, AdvancedEV, Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Integrated Dermatology, David Friedman, Republic National Distributing Company, Sharyn and Stuart Frankel, Berman Law, DSM Capital, Moss Construction Management, Shelly and Arthur Adler, Diane, Joel Macher and Jane and Richard Zenker, Barbara and David Hoffman, Ellen and Ken Schwebel, Eric Diton–The Wealth Alliance, Pearl and Jeff Greenfield and Muriel and Bert Brodsky, Fifth Third Bank, Boca Helping Hands–Gary Peters Family Foundation, MBA Development Group, Government Law Group and DSM Capital Partners.

Visit Bocawestfoundation.org to purchase tickets and ducks and learn about sponsorship opportunities.

Imagine: The life and songs of John Lennon

Comic story of dysfunctional family comes to Boca starting March 24

Marty’s Back in Town, playwright Norman Shabel’s comedic drama about the ups and downs of a dysfunctional family and their relationships with each other and with the “black sheep” who is returning home after 10 years, will be performed at The Studio at Mizner Park in Boca Raton March 24-April 2.

John Lennon, a troubled working-class Liverpudlian, rode the ascension of the Beatles to international stardom and became one of the most celebrated singer-songwriters of the 20th century.

Along the way, Lennon experienced a transformation from a bullying boyfriend (qualities related to his difficult childhood) to a mature adult, changes visible in his lyrics.

He evolved into a peace activist and constant voice of antipathy toward U.S. involvement in Vietnam which in those days led to his being pursued by the

FBI and U.S. Immigration Services.

This program at FAU recounts Lennon’s journey in narration, and his most popular Lennon-McCartney and later Lennon songs are performed live in beautiful harmony with lyrics projected for the audience to sing along.

All are invited to this stimulating and memorable examination of the story of this 20th-century music icon. This event is also available virtually.

Tickets:

Member $30

Non-member $35

One-time guest pass, member or non-member at the door, $35

Sunflower Creative Arts Spring Garden Party to benefit the nonprofit

An intimate dinner party will be held Saturday, March 25, to benefit Sunflower Creative Arts, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering children and families to be confident, creative and compassionate through play, nature and the arts. The event runs from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at a private location in the heart of downtown Delray Beach.

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 4 p.m. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton

Star of the Show, James A. Skiba

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John Lennon

Sunflower Creative Arts children at play

Comic story of dysfunctional family comes to Boca starting March 24

By Dale King

Marty’s Back in Town, playwright Norman Shabel’s comedic drama about the ups and downs of a dysfunctional family and their relationships with each other and with the “black sheep” who is returning home after 10 years, will be performed at The Studio at Mizner Park in Boca Raton March 24-April 2.

Shabel, whose well-received courtroom drama A Class Act, had a successful run in Boca Raton in 2022, admits to drawing on his own “true life” experiences to fashion this story.

“Marty’s really done things the family didn’t like over the years,” Shabel explained. And now he thinks he’s dying so he arrives ‘home’ with his wife… and it’s how the family reacts. That’s the fire under this play – his return.”

“Those things could have happened over many, many years, or many, many months, or many, many days,” Shabel continued. “And what I’ve done is, I’ve compressed these characters – their actions and their issues, their attributes, their good things, their bad things, their hatreds, their fears – into an hour and a half or two hours, so the playgoer will know, this is the character, this is what he’s all about, this is his life. And the difficult part, of course, is putting a lifetime into an hour and a half or two hours. And I think that’s what I’ve done in Marty’s Back in Town!”

Shabel has tasked actor/director Seth Trucks with directing the production, and Trucks has convened a stellar cast to bring Marty and his family to life:

James A. Skiba will play Marty, Ben Prayz will play his brother Ronald, Francine Silvers will play his sister,

Susan, and Christine Chavers will play the family matriarch. Also cast also includes Leslie Kandel, Blaine DeBerry, Emma Mcavoy and Peter Galman, who will play the family patriarch, Sam. Galman will also take on the role of assistant director for the production, along with Chris Cooper. Harold Petion is the production’s stage manager.

Brooklyn-born, successful New Jersey class-action attorney turned author Norman Shabel has been driven to write ever since he can remember. By the time he was in his 20’s, he had authored several novels that ended up stuffed in drawers as he launched his legal career, married and had a family.

To date, Shabel has written seven plays and eight novels, some written in long-hand, hunched over his desk while waiting for a jury verdict to come in, and all dealing with either crime, relatable family dynamics or both. Three of his plays have been produced Off-Broadway in New York, Philadelphia and in several theaters in South Florida.

The Studio at Mizner Park is located at 201 Plaza Real, in Boca Raton.

For more information about the show or to arrange to see the production, contact Carol Kassie at carol@ carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244. Ticket prices range from $25 to $45. For tickets: https://tinyurl.com/28as53yp

Performances March 24 – April 2

Friday & Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday at 3 p.m.

Star of the Show, James A. Skiba

Director of the show, Seth Trucks

Photos courtesy of Carol Kassie

Sunflower Creative Arts Spring Garden Party to benefit the nonprofit

By Dale King

An intimate dinner party will be held Saturday, March 25, to benefit Sunflower Creative Arts, a nonprofi t 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering children and families to be confident, creative and compassionate through play, nature and the arts. The event runs from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at a private location in the heart of downtown Delray Beach.

To secure tickets, visit: https://sunflowercreativearts.app.neoncrm. com/np/clients/sunflowercreativearts/event. jsp?event=1418.

The event will take place in a garden setting and will feature food and live music by Jill and Rich Switzer – considered the “First Couple of the Great American Songbook.”

All proceeds from the event will go directly to supporting Sunflower’s mission of providing children with

the experiences they need to grow and thrive. Single tickets start at $250, with two VIP tickets (including performance) costing $750.

Sunflower Creative Arts has been serving the community for 30 years. During this time, the organization has provided thousands of children with opportunities to engage in creative play, explore the natural world and express themselves through the arts.

“We are thrilled to celebrate 30 years of making a difference in the lives of children,” said Susan Caruso, Sunflower’s founder and executive director. “This fundraiser is a chance for the community to come together to support our mission and help us continue to provide children with the tools they need for healthy cognitive, social and physical development as well as a strong connection to nature and the arts.”

Sunflower is a learning center, resource hub and

preschool in Delray Beach. Its mission is to empower children and families to be confident, creative and compassionate through play, nature, and the arts.

The center focuses on hands-on learning, fueling children’s curiosity and innate desire to learn, while simultaneously supporting parents and caregivers. Many programs are offered to meet the varying needs of the community, almost all of which fall into three categories: early childhood, parenting, and bringing the power of play, nature, and the arts to under-resourced students.

It incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in 2003 and operated in a rented space in Boca Raton for many years. With the goals of serving more families and creating a model learning environment, the organization purchased and renovated a new home in Delray Beach in 2015.

For more information about Sunflower, visit: sunflowercreativearts.org.

Jill and Rich Switzer

Sunflower Creative Arts children at play

Sunflower Creative Arts child at easel

Ribbon-Cutting of Newly Renovated Yamato-Kan at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Dean Naelys Luna, Ph.D., Named

American Council on Education Fellow

Delray Beach, FL – On March 10, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens celebrated the rededication of its original museum building, the Yamato-kan. Descendants of the original Yamato Colony, County officials, museum administrators and dignitaries, as well as the Deputy Consul General of Japan in Miami gathered on Yamato-kan Island for a ribbon-cutting event in order to commemorate this auspicious occasion.

The newly renovated Yamato-kan, modeled after a pristine Japanese villa, features exhibition rooms embracing an open-air landscaped courtyard and karesansui (Japanese for a dry

rock garden). Visitors can view digitized archives, experience rotating exhibits, watch short documentaries on the Yamato colonists, George Morikami, and the museum’s acclaimed garden designer, Hoichi Kurisu.

Renovation of the Yamato-kan was made possible by a grant from The Freeman Foundation and a special gift from Mitsubishi Electric HVAC.

Entry to the Yamato-kan is free with paid admission.

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. For more information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org.

Boca Raton, FL – Naelys Luna , Ph.D., dean of Florida Atlantic University ’s College of Social Work and Criminal Justice , has been named an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow for academic year 2023-24. Following nomination by the senior administration of their institutions and a rigorous application process, 36 Fellows were selected this year.

Since its inception in 1965, the ACE Fellows Program has strengthened institutions in American higher education by identifying and preparing more than 2,500 faculty, staff and administrators for senior positions in college and university leadership through its distinctive and intensive cohort-based mentorship model. Of the Fellows who have participated to date, more than 80 percent have gone on after their fellowship to serve as chief executive officers, chief academic officers, other cabinet-level positions and deans.

“The ACE Fellows Program has a proven track record of developing agile leaders, and it fuels the expansion of a talented and diverse higher education leadership pipeline ,” said Ted Mitchell, president of ACE. “ACE Fellows engage in unique learning experiences before returning to their home campuses armed with a fresh outlook and distinct skillset. I am excited to see all that this class accomplishes.”

The program combines retreats, interactive learning opportunities, visits to campuses and other higher education-related organizations, as well as placement at another higher education institution to condense years of on-the-job experience and skills development into a single year.

During the placement, Fellows observe and work with the president and other senior officers at their host institutions, attend decision-making meetings, and focus on issues of interest. Fellows also conduct projects of pressing concern for their home institutions and seek to implement their findings upon completion of the fellowship placement.

At the conclusion of the fellowship year, Fellows return to their home institutions with new knowledge and skills that contribute to capacity-building efforts, along with a network of peers across the country and abroad.

“I am honored to represent Florida Atlantic University and the College of Social Work and Criminal Justice in our nation’s most competitive and comprehensive leadership program for higher education,” said Luna. “This prestigious fellowship will be a fully immersive exploration of the culture and policies of my host institution with firsthand experiences of its leadership team’s decision-making processes and academic successes. I look forward to learning everything I possibly can throughout the fellowship year and bringing these experiences back to Florida Atlantic as fuel for our race to excellence.”

Prior to serving as interim dean and subsequently dean of FAU’s College of Social Work and Criminal Justice in 2020, Luna served for three years as a professor and director of the Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work. She earned a Ph.D. and M.S.W. in social work from Fordham University in New York, and a B.A. from Seton Hall University in New Jersey. As a licensed social worker (New York and New Jersey), she helped develop ADHD and PTSD programs in a child and adolescent outpatient psychiatric hospital.

Luna has provided clinical social work services to children, adolescents and their families in outpatient units, partial care programs and private practice. Her research interests and multiple publications in national and international journals are in the areas of substance use disorders, mood disorders, spirituality, parental roles, mental health outcomes in minorities (especially Hispanics) and psychosocial functioning.

Luna is the former president of the Florida Association of Deans and Directors, a board member for the National Association of Deans and Directors, a board member for the Association of Latino/Latina Social Work Educators, a trustee member for the Palm Heath Foundation, and an editorial board member for the Journal of Concurrent Disorders. Luna also was named a 2022 South Florida Hispanic Woman of Distinction, one of the nation’s largest celebrations of Latina leaders.

14th Annual Boating & Beach Bash for People with Disabilities Welcomes Back Friends and Partners

Boca Raton, FL – On March 4, 2023, cars lined up to enter Spanish River Park to welcome back the 14th Annual Boating & Beach Bash for People with Disabilities – the nation’s largest, free, one-day event for people with disabilities, both seen and unseen.

After a two-year hiatus, due to the pandemic and its surge, the Bash was warmly greeted by thousands of returning families, vendors, partners, boat captains, costumed characters, performers and volunteers. Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer took the stage to proclaim March 4, 2023, as “Jay and Lowell Van Vechten Day,” in memory of the Bash’s late co-founder Jay,

and his wife and ADF Co-Founder and Honorary Bash Co-Chair Lowell.

“This Bash was never just for Jay or for me; it was and continues to be for everyone,” Lowell said. “It’s special because it welcomes everyone to enjoy the day. It’s an event about acceptance and inclusion and love. It’s literally a labor of love.”

Presented by the American Disabilities Foundation (ADF), the Bash also welcomed back Kechi Okwuchi, a Nigerian American singer, motivational speaker and now author. Okwuchi headlined the Bash in 2018 and 2019, after becoming a finalist on the 12th season of America’s Got Talent in 2017. Her disabilities were

sustained after she survived the Sosoliso Airlines Flight 1145 crash on Dec. 10, 2005. Okwuchi suffered severe third-degree burns all over her body. To date, she has endured more than 100 surgeries. At the 2023 Bash, she performed and signed her book, “More Than My Scars.”

The 14th Annual Bash also welcomed back singer Kellye Cash, who performed and served as Honorary Mistress of Ceremonies.

Lowell and Dr. Christopher Noe, ADF board president and Bash executive director, presented an honorary memorial to Casey Kolp, in memory of her daughter, Deanna Pardo, who was a beloved Bash committee mem-

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Special thanks to the Bash’s generous sponsors Firestone Family Pay it Forward Fund, The Schmidt Family Foundation, Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton, Harcourt M. & Virginia W Sylvester Foundation, City of Boca Raton, FL Government, Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services, Royal Palm Hearing Aid Centers, Signia Hearing, Landegger Charitable Trust, Stand Among Friends, PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, McDonald’s, Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, Sunbelt Rentals, Jerry’s Artarama, Trader Joe’s, Flakowitz Boynton, CNoeLimits, LLC, FASTSIGNS, and Dr. Christopher A Noe.

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Sweet Sixteen Bound! Florida Atlantic Tops FDU in Second Round of NCAA Tournament

The no-quit, history-making, legendary Florida Atlantic Owls are moving on to the Sweet Sixteen.

The East Region’s No. 9 seed, the Florida Atlantic University men’s basketball team, took down the No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson Knights in a slugfest by a 78-70 final score to advance to the NCAA Regionals. The Owls will play the No. 4 seed Tennessee in basketball’s most famous arena, Madison Square Garden. The Eastern Regional semifinals will take place on March 23.

The Owls – who are making only their second NCAA Tournament appearance in school history – continue their incredible ride in the 202223 season, now standing at 33-3. The first-round win over Memphis was the Owls’ first NCAA Tournament win in school history. Two days later, Florida Atlantic advances to the Sweet Sixteen in the mecca of basketball.

Johnell Davis had a game for the history books, tallying 29 points on 10-15 shooting, a career-high 12 rebounds, five assists and five steals. Davis becomes the first player in NCAA Tournament history to rack up 25+ points, 10+ rebounds, 5+ assists, and 5+ steals since steals became an offi-

cial stat in 1986.

The Owls and Knights went toe-totoe throughout Sunday’s ballgame, in a classic March Madness contest.

It was a gritty first-half battle, with neither team shooting over 35% in the first half, but the Owls maintained a lead all throughout.

Thanks to two triples by Brandon Weatherspoon, the Owls went a 10-0 run to take an 11-point lead with 6:19 to go in the first half. FDU slightly closed the gap, but the sweet sixteen-bound Owls held a 32-25 first half lead.

The Knights came charging back early in the second frame, having a lead for almost seven minutes.

“Hats off to FDU,” head coach Dusty May said. “They were incredibly hard to prepare for and were such

a tough matchup. Their scrappiness and physicality were exceptional. We just made enough plays to win. We settled in against their press and just had enough in us.”

Florida Atlantic is never truly out of it, however, and continued to fight to avoid letting the game get out of hand.

A clutch three-pointer by NCAA tournament hero Nick Boyd tied

Sailfish Defeated By No. 14 CMU

the ‘Fish. PBA goalkeeper Ben Lightsey started in net and made 12 saves. No. 14 CMU outshot PBA 52-23. The Mavericks picked up nine more ground balls than the Sailfish.

The Mavericks started the game on a 6-0 run. Insolia ripped an outside shot from the perimeter for PBA’s first goal with 6:18 left in the first half. PBA sophomore Caleb Southard scored his 10th goal of the season. With 3:05 left in the second quarter, Southard rolled to the goal and found the back of the net. PBA trailed 8-2 at halftime.

In the second half the ‘Fish produced more offensively. PBA defensive midfielder Logan Robbins notched his fifth career goal in the third quarter. The ‘Fish capitalized on a fast break opportunity when Robbins ripped a shot in transition. The goal marked Robbins first of the season. With 8:48 left

the game at 54 apiece, and in typical Davis form, a steal and fast break layup put the team ahead with eight minutes to play, a lead they never relinquished.

The 2022-23 college basketball season began with very few on the national stage having FAU on their radar. Now, the Florida Atlantic Owls, winners of 33 games, are one of the last 16 teams standing in the entire NCAA.

in the third quarter Neil Calkin scored his 10th goal of the year in impressive fashion. Calkin received a pass on the crease and shot a behind the back shot for PBA’s fourth goal. PBA freshman Cooper Porter scored his fifth goal of the season. Porter dodged and launched an outside shot with 4:04 left in the third quarter. During the fourth quarter Jonah Robertson scored two consecutive goals for the ‘Fish. Robertson has scored a career-high seven goals this season. Insolia tacked on his ninth goal of the year with one minute left in the game. Defensively, Christian Bond led the Sailfish with four caused turnovers. Hunter Sheffield caused two and PBA defensive midfielder Alex Bellem caused three turnovers.

Next, PBA travels to Saint Leo on Saturday, Apr. 1.

The Palm Beach Atlantic men’s lacrosse team had its nonconference win streak snapped by No. 14 Colo-

rado Mesa 15-8. Dylan Insolia and Jonah Robertson scored 2 goals each for

Owls Start Fast but Succumb to Miami Offense

Florida Atlantic baseball fell to 12-10 after a 10-5 defeat at the hands of Miami on Wednesday night.

The Owls got off to the perfect start with four runs in the top of the first inning. Nolan Schanuel’s ninth home run of the season started the scoring. Two batters later, Dylan Goldstein lined a two-run shot, his fourth of the season, to right-center. With the next pitch thrown, Caleb Pendleton made it back-to-back home runs and before the UM faithful could settle into their seats it was 4-0.

“We got off to a great start and C.J. was fantastic. We just need to be quicker to make adjustments, especially on the offensive side,” said Head coach John McCormack. “There were some real bright spots but we have to be able to add to that 4-0 lead. We let them hang

Sailfish Compete in Buccaneer Invitational

around. We had a chance in the third with a guy on third and one out. Can’t bring him in. 5-0 is different than 4-0. The guys competed, they played hard. Time to get ready for the weekend.”

C.J. Williams made the start for the Owls and tossed three shutout innings. To start the afourth, he handed it off to the bullpen and from there the game turned for the Owls. Miami hit two three-run home runs in the bottom of the fourth and added an RBI double as well for a 7-spot.

The FAU offense found it much tougher to generate offense against the UM bullpen after starter Carlos Lecquirica lasted just an inning and a third. Goldstein was able to drive in Schanuel with an RBI double in the eighth, but the comeback hopes ended there.

Palm Beach Atlantic women’s golf team concluded the final round of the Buccaneer Invitational. The tournament was hosted by fellow Sunshine State Conference member Barry University with several other SSC teams participating. The Sailfish would finish the tournament in 12th place.

Skye Bruen would earn the highest placement for the PBA in this tournament. She would tally four birdies across all three rounds to finish in a tie for 35th place. Mackenzie McCormack and Celia Schrecker would be the second highest finishes, going for 12 birdies combined in the tounament in route to a 38th place finish.

Ellen Andersson from Nova Southeastern University would finish even across all three rounds to secure the individual win.

Nova would also walk away as overall tournament winners with three of their golfers earning top-ten finishes. Nina Gudgeon would finish the tournament in a tie for 44th place and Elena Denny would end the day in 65th to round out the overall team placements for PBA. Annika Miller would compete as an individual in this tournament and place in a tie for 44th place.

PBA will head to Boca Raton to participate in the Lynn Invitational on Apr. 3.