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Announcing their pick to design the “multi-million-dollar creative campus” in downtown Boca, the Center for Arts and Innovation is back on track after five years.

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“We’ll update our budget (how much it will cost) in April 2024 for the first reveal,” Andrea Virgin, chair and CEO of the Center predicted after the announcement in Mizner Park Amphitheater before supporters, Boca philanthropists, and elected officials.

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• While students and families prepare to return to school from summer vacation, Palm Beach State College is strengthening ties to high schools to ensure the high school leaders in Palm Beach County understand the opportunities available through collaboration with PBSC.

• Boca Raton will celebrate a significant community milestone with the dedication of “Lois D. Martin Way”, a portion of Glades Road between Federal Highway and Dixie Highway, on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 10:30am – 12:00pm. Hosted by Developing Interracial Social Change (D.I.S.C), the designation pays tribute to the legacy of Lois D. Martin (1928-2022), a community activist, educator, and lifetime resident of Pearl City, the City’s historic black community. The honorary street naming was the result of efforts by D.I.S.C. as well as the Boca Raton City Council and was voted into law by the Florida Legislature this summer.

• Boca Helping Hands welcomed 150 adults and children at their annual Bowling for Bread event on August 27 at Bowlero in Boca Raton. BHH invited kids from local children’s charities to attend at no cost to enjoy an afternoon of bowling, food, and prize giveaways.

• James Fisher: Imagined Worlds is now on view through Nov. 4 at Rosenbaum Contemporary’s Boca Raton, Fla., gallery (150 Yamato Road.) The exhibition features oil on linen paintings from two series by British artist James Fisher.

• For the first time, the first Theater Festival in Spanish is presented in Boca Raton given the initiative of Betsy Caceres, producer of Guataca Boca Raton, with Ruta Teatral Miami and Hand2 Hand to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Boca Raton and surroundings.

• On August 29, 2023, approximately 60 women walked through the doors of The Palm Beach Post to strategize about their next season. The Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation, Inc. (EWPBF) kicked off its 2023-2024 season with good energy, great friendships, and invitations to events, supporting local, female executives.

• MNM Theatre Company’s Five Guys Named Moe will feature the talents of a number of Dreyfoos School of the Arts alumni. The show, which will run from September 8th through September 24th in the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center

for the Performing Arts features the music of Jazz legend Louis Jordan.

• The Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual “We Are Delray, An Evening of Events,” presented by POSH Properties, on Thursday, November 16 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Throw Social (29 SE Second Avenue, Delray Beach). The exclusive private party will take over Throw Social in its entirety.

• The fifth annual Taste of Recovery will be held on Saturday, November 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the American German Club on 5111 Lantana Road in Lake Worth. The acclaimed culinary festival will feature bites from top chefs representing restaurants throughout Palm Beach County, as well as live entertainment.

• CP Group invites the community to the official launch to festivities in Boca Raton when it presents the first free and opento-the-public community Tree Lighting & Holiday Extravaganza of the 2023 holiday season. Featuring WPTV’s First Alert Chief Meteorologist Steve Weagle as emcee, the evening will be packed with family fun, complete with the first Santa arrival and meet and greet with the return of his live reindeer on Thursday, November 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC). Offering thousands of free parking spaces, the event is located off Yamato Road at 5000 T-Rex Avenue in Boca Raton.

• Eddie V’s, known for prime seafood, hand-carved steaks, and theatrical cocktails, is rolling out the red carpet in Boca Raton. The restaurant, opening September 28, offers guests a luxurious experience where fine dining meets a glamorous night out in a vibrant atmosphere complete with live music trios.

• The Boynton Beach Police Department announced Wednesday afternoon it is investigating a homicide in the area of Woolbright Road and SW 8th Street. According to the report by WPBF 25 News, a call came in about shots fired at 3 p.m. on Woolbright Road and SW 8th Street.

Boca Helping Hands’ Bowling for Bread Benefited Local Children’s Charities

Boca Raton, FL – Boca Helping Hands welcomed 150 adults and children at their annual Bowling for Bread event on August 27 at Bowlero in Boca Raton. BHH invited kids from local children’s charities to attend at no cost to enjoy an afternoon of bowling, food, and prize giveaways.

The children’s charities that were beneficiaries of the event included 4KIDS of South Florida, Inc., Achievement Centers for Children & Families, Adopt a Family of the Palm Beaches, Inc., American Association of Caregiving Youth, Fuller Center, Place of Hope, PROPEL, and Pearl City Cats. The event also raised enough funds to provide 31,573 meals for the BHH weekend meal program.

Special guests included Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, Palm Beach County Commissioner Marci Woodward, and Boca Raton City Council Member Marc Wigder. Florida Atlantic University football players, including Defensive Lineman Evan Anderson, Running Back Larry McCammon III, Offensive Lineman Chaz Neal, Quarterback Casey Thompson, and Wide Receiver LaJohntay Wester, also came out to cheer on the kids and bowl alongside them.

Trophies were awarded to the top three bowling teams and overall high score. Bowling tournament winners were:

3rd place team – Lee Pearlson Steinberg Foun-

dation and Friends

2nd place team – Waypoint Residential

1st place team – Raymond James

The top score was 178, bowled by Dave Currier.

Boca Helping Hands has operated the BHH Backpacks children’s meal program for the past 12 years, providing food-insecure students with

non-perishable, easy-to-prepare meals every Friday to ensure they get enough to eat on the weekends. During the 2022-23 school year, BHH Backpacks helped over 1,600 students in 13 local schools, providing a record 297,864 meals and 148,932 snacks to elementary students in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Boynton Beach. This year’s event was held in memory of long-

time BHH Volunteer LouAnn Such, who co-chaired Bowling for Bread for over a decade. “This event was very important to LouAnn, as she wanted to make sure the kids all had an amazing time every year,” said Karen Swedenborg, Associate Director of Development. “We named one of the charity’s lanes in her honor, and each participating child received a ‘LouAnn Such Participation Medal’ so that her legacy lives on.”

Bowling for Bread is part of Boca Chamber Festival Days—a series of fun-filled August events intended to raise awareness and funds by pairing nonprofits with for-profit members of the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce. AvalonBay Communities was Bowling for Bread’s For-Profit Chamber Partner, and the Event Sponsor was the Lee Pearlson Steinberg Foundation. Other major sponsors included the Gary Peters Family Foundation, AEO Foundation, Medical Materials, Inc., and Waypoint Residential.

This was the Lee Pearlson Steinberg Foundation’s sixth year sponsoring the event. “It’s always a great time bowling and watching the kids have fun, and I was so glad to be a part of it again this year,” said Foundation Trustee Lee Steinberg. “My mom, Pearl, had a soft spot for children’s causes, and I love being able to honor her legacy by supporting Bowling for Bread.”

Good Energy and Great Friendships Help Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Open Its New Season

West Palm Beach, FL – On August 29, 2023, approximately 60 women walked through the doors of The Palm Beach Post to strategize about their next season. The Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation, Inc. (EWPBF) kicked off its 2023-2024 season with good energy, great friendships, and invitations to events, supporting local, female executives.

EWPBF President Katie Klause-Newitt, Kae Jonsons, and Amy Brand shared what the organization had in store for the new year. Klause-Newitt invited everyone to bring a friend to the EWPBF schedule, while Jonsons, vice president of Membership, explained the benefits of being part of the organization.

“Our brand is connection,” Jonsons said. “When I look through the Executive Women directory, I know I will be able to find someone who can help me.”

In addition to sharing what’s in store, the program featured Jupiter High School 10th grade students Jessie Baxter and Holly Milsom, who lead Ta Ta For Now, a Philanthropy Tank-awarded non-prof -

it that focuses on providing quality and well-fitted undergarments to school-aged girls in Palm Beach County, who are clothing insecure. This goal of the initiative is to boost the self-esteem of young women, by providing for a very basic need that is often overlooked.

“This is the next generation of executive women,” said Klause-Newitt. “It’s very exciting to see them in action, making a difference, so early in their careers.”

The Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation Inc. in -

vites interested women to join them at these upcoming events:

September 2023

September 14

Wine Down at ELISABETTA`S

185 Banyan Blvd, West Palm Beach | 5:30 p.m.

September 20

Wine Down at TAP 42 5050 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton | 5:30 p.m.

October 2023

October 3

Hat`s OFF Award: EWPBF Nominated for Small Non-Profit

of the Year!

Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach | 5:30 p.m.

October 25

Fall Foundation Luncheon: Announcement of this Year’s Lois C. Kwasman Recipient Marriott 1001 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach | 11:30 am registration; 12 p.m. Lunch

December 2023

December 8

HOLIDAY EVENT

Admirals Cove: Scholarship Recipients announced and honoring our past presidents

200 Admirals Cove, Jupiter | 11:30 a.m. Registration; 12 p.m. Lunch

RSVP REQUIRED – Email info@ewpb.org or call 561-8687070.

Empowering women to succeed and lead, the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit professional association that inspires integrity, equality, and leadership in the workplace and community. To learn more, visit www.ewpb.org

CP Group Presents Night of Yuletide Joy, Entertainment and Philanthropy

at 8th Annual Community Holiday Tree Lighting and Holiday Extravaganza

ry-making fun, with activities, selfie and group photo opportunities, and food. All are in anticipation of the lighting of the evening’s centerpiece, the bedecked 40-foot Christmas tree adorned with thousands of twinkling LED lights and hundreds of ornaments. Interactive entertainment will be led by Celebrity DJ Dennis Michael Stelling (who has opened for John Mayer and others), following community choir, acapella, and dance performances. WPTV is the event’s exclusive TV sponsor and Boca Raton Magazine its exclusive magazine sponsor.

Annual Marquee Event Inspires Give Back

Continuing a seven-year tradition, the event benefits Spirit of Giving’s Annual Holiday Gift Drive, bringing holiday cheer to 6,000+ underprivileged children, and the Junior League of Boca Raton.

General admission is free with an unwrapped new toy or monetary donation to Spirit of Giving (SOG), collected upon drive-through check-in.

by ArtNEST Studios, and letters to Santa organized by Boca Raton Historical Society & The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum.

LED Cirque Performers, on-stage and roaming, featuring a Hula Hoop contortionist spinning with over 30 Hula Hoops and juggling.

12-foot-high Holiday Bounce House

Family Play at the Farm Animal Petting Zoo features over 20 sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, bunnies, cows, and more.

360 Photobooth, for a wholly festive and “picture perfect” perspective

Extreme Face Painting

Holiday-themed performances by:

West Boca Raton Community High School

*Scheduled programming subject to change

It’s Florida So There’s a Rain Date

An alternative rain date is set for the next day, Friday, November 17, should inclement weather impact the original event date. Weather-related updates will be reported on workatbric.com/events and the registration page on Eventbrite, and notices will be sent to all registrants. RSVP on Eventbrite is encouraged to ensure guests receive necessary updates. VIP tickets typically sell out, so secure yours while still available.

Boca Raton, FL – CP Group invites the community to the official launch to festivities in Boca Raton when it presents the first free and open-tothe-public community Tree Lighting & Holiday Extravaganza of the 2023 holiday season. Featuring WPTV’s First Alert Chief Meteorologist Steve Weagle as emcee, the evening will be packed with family fun, complete with the first Santa arrival and meet and greet with the return of his live reindeer on Thursday, November 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC). Offering thousands of free parking spaces, the event is located off Yamato Road at 5000 T-Rex Avenue in Boca Raton.

An illuminated “Snowflake Lane” will usher eventgoers into the winter wonderland of memo -

For those who wish to celebrate at a ticketed VIP hospitality tent with refreshments and a special Kids Zone, one hundred percent of VIP ticket sales will benefit the Junior League of Boca Raton. VIP tickets are available at $50 per adult and $15 per child (16 years and younger), which includes tent access; open bar; catered hors d’oeuvres, and other special activations. A “Kids Corner” will serve children’s treats and beverages, including a make your own S’mores station, face painting, and more.

What’s In Store for All Eventgoers*

Meet-and-greet with Santa and his live reindeer!

Santa’s official photographer will capture the moment and give free commemorative photo to take home.

Festive Countdown to 2023 Official Christmas Tree Lighting, flipping the switch onthousands of twinkling LED lights that showcase hundreds of dazzling ornaments.

Santa’s Workshop, a kid-friendly tented area with free holiday-inspired bookmark designing led

Choral: CALLIOPE,an auditioned treble ensemble of students in grades 10-12 under the direction of Choral Director Catherine Briggs, coordinated by Nat King Cole Generation Hope, a local nonprofit working to provide access to music education for children with the greatest need.

Grandview Preparatory School music students under the direction of Carrie Furman

AcaPride, an acapella ensemble of students in grades 6-12 performing holiday pop choir arrangements in three-part harmony.

Extensions,an audition-based ensemble consisting of upper and middle school students performing pop, jazz, and classical choir arrangements in three- to five-part harmony.

Organic Movements Dance School featuringa talented troupe ofclassically trained ballet students presenting a magical selection from its upcoming seasonal production based on the timeless classic, “The Nutcracker.”

Food Truck Lane, offering diverse menu options.

Cash and Coffee Bars

“While we welcome the community to BRiC throughout the year, we especially enjoy spreading holiday cheer and happiness at this marquee event with those who live, work, play, and visit Boca Raton,” shared Giana Pacinelli, Director of Communications for CP Group.

CP Group fosters a vibrant and engaged ecosystem at BRiC where they play host in support of non-profit fundraisers, cultural events, and community programming throughout the year. Owner and operator of BRiC, CP Group is the state’s largest office landlord. BRiC is the largest single-facility office building in Florida at 1.7 million square feet. Designed by iconic Brutalist architect Marcel Breuer, the campus was originally built in 1969 for IBM and is home to the invention of the first personal computer. CP Group acquired the campus in 2018 with the vision of transforming BRiC into a technology and life sciences hub for the Southeastern United States with unparalleled amenities, including two coffee shops, event space seating up to 1,000, an autonomous grab and go, art exhibitions, and more. Tenants include Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Kroger, Modernizing Medicine, and Canon.

For event updates and to RSVP for general admission or purchase VIP Tent tickets, visit https:// CPGrouptreelighting2023.eventbrite.com.

News The First Hispanic Theater Fest Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Boca Raton

Boca Raton, FL – For the first time, the first Theater Festival in Spanish is presented in Boca Raton given the initiative of Betsy Caceres, producer of Guataca Boca Raton, with Ruta Teatral Miami and Hand2 Hand to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Boca Raton and surroundings.

On Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17, the Boca Black Box will host the first performances that are not only loaded with theater and drama, but will also enrich the scene with comedy, clowns, and improvisation.

Under the direction of Manuel Mendoza, “The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler” arrives on Saturday, September 16 with an unrepeatable cast just for this occasion. Alba Roversi, internationally recognized actress for her career in soap operas with her role as “Ligia Elena” among many others in film and theater. Marisol Correa, Colombian icon actress recognized and loved for her role in the renowned Colombian TV production “Let’s Let Go of Pods” and Scarlet Ortiz, Venezuelan actress, model and television presenter will be third special guests for this exclusive performance in Boca Raton.

“The Vagina Monologues” is a famous play with a high human content that has deeply emotional and very funny moments. The plot covers female sexuality and its starting point, the result of more than 200 interviews conducted by the American author Eve Ensler. The writer asked them questions that delved into the most intimate topics of her life. The responses were a rich mix of ages, races, and social backgrounds that gave the most unexpected, funny, and poignant responses.

On Sunday, September 17, it is the turn of “Improvisto” with Viva La Impro!. a clown comedy show for the whole family directed by Ron Chavez.

IMPROVISTO is an improvisation play that has been on the billboard in Venezuela for more than 17 years, today has a presence in Chile, Spain, Mexico, and Panama. Now we can enjoy Improvisto in the United States.

Each night is unique and unrepeatable;

it’s an interactive format where the public writes on paper (before entering the room) the title of the improvised work they want to see. Then, chance does its thing and with different genres such as: soap opera, rhyme, action, horror, and musical among others; with professionalism the cast jumps into the void to put their multidisciplinary training into practice.

Directed by Ron Chavez, a master improviser with more than 13 years of experience, this show is breaking the rules of Improvisation in Spanish. Taking advantage of the diversity of nationalities that come together in Miami, IMPROVISTO USA is made up of a cast made up of actors and actresses from Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Venezuela.

Shows Dates: Saturday, September 16 th / Sunday, September 17th at 6 pm.

Tickets on sale at the Box office or through the website www.bocablackbox.com.

For more information, please contact Betsy Caceres – Guataca Boca Raton @guatacabocaraton – Ph. 561 -3399347 Boca Black Box, 8221 Glades Road Suite 10. Boca Raton, FL 33434. Box office 561- 483 – 9036

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Announcing their pick to design the “multi-million-dollar creative campus” in downtown Boca, the Center for Arts and Innovation is back on track after five years.

“We’ll update our budget (how much it will cost) in April 2024 for the first reveal,” Andrea Virgin, chair and CEO of the Center predicted after the announcement in Mizner Park Amphitheater before supporters, Boca philanthropists and elected officials.

Antoine Chaaya flew in from Paris to represent selected architect Renzo Piano and Renzo Building Workshop, a firm with international credentials and major architectural awards. The firm expects to start design work in late October this year, with groundbreaking set for 2025, the city’s centennial year.

The global pandemic affected virtually every one of us, and even though the dire warnings have ended, its impact was still being felt many months after health officials declared the health crisis had ended. Among them has been its impact on the employment market.

At the peak of the pandemic, businesses like restaurants and retail stores were forced to shut down. For businesses that continued to operate, workers often performed their jobs at home by computer. Before COVID-19, most businesses had no difficulty in filling job openings whenever needed. However, after the pandemic ended, many employers struggled to find workers to fill their available jobs.

“Help Wanted” signs seemed everywhere. At some restaurants, customers were greeted by signs like: “Please be patient. We are shortstaffed. Be grateful for those who are willing to work.” Several years later, this problem persists. There are multiple reasons for this em-

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BEEN THERE, DONE THAT

By: Marci Shatzman

I shrunk. Did you?

“We only choose three projects a year,” Chaaya told the crowd, citing the center’s cultural incentive, public access and “a beautiful site and …a new momentum for your city.”

The center will be built on a vacant field at the north end of Mizner Park, next to the Boca Raton Museum of Art and the outdoor amphitheater, as what Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer described as a cultural hub in Boca Raton, which doesn’t exist. The city’s major and longstanding performing arts companies, such as Boca Ballet Theatre and The Symphonia chamber orchestra perform in school auditoriums. Festival of the Arts BOCA performs in a temporarily covered Mizner Park Amphitheater.

The new center was initially envisioned with six adaptive performance

event spaces — indoor and outdoor— ranging in seating capacity from 99 to 3,500 seats. They could be programmed as individual spaces or combined to host events for nearly 6,000 attendees, according to a center description.

Originally proposed in 2018, “community members have collectively contributed tens of millions of dollars in early operational and capital support,” according to the center.

Dick Schmidt, president of Schmidt Companies and a leading Boca philanthropist, is a founding supporter. He wasn’t initially on board with the center, “but I got persuaded,” he said afterward. “I saw what she (Virgin) was proposing was completely a turnaround for me.”

The city badly needs a fine arts

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district, said Mike Fraley, longtime member of the local cultural arts consortium, who is both director and conductor of the Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County and the music teacher at Don Estridge High Tech Middle School.

In October 2022, the City of Boca Raton formally approved The Center’s mission, granting a 94-year ground lease at $1/year. “The pre-construction agreement is in place. The lease is pending, depending on funds raised for the center. By Oct. 23, 25% of the hard construction costs for the minimum construction threshold,” have to be in place, a city spokesperson said. “We’ll have a better understanding and update on what that will mean going forward,” the spokesperson added.

Affirming The Dignity Of Work

ployment gap, but we will not address those now. One thing is certain: We have found ourselves in a strange time when in some areas there are more jobs available than people willing to fill them. When people have a financial safety net because of government subsidies, they have less motivation for going back to work. Proverbs 16:26 in the Bible’s Old Testament wisely observes, “A worker’s appetite works for him, for his hunger urges him on.”

As this new mindset toward work continues, we might need to devise new ways for motivating people to work. One way is to reaffirm an old truth – that finding dignity in work is important. If we are in the role of being employers, supervisors, or leaders, we must strive make certain our employees are perceiving and appreciating this dignity.

Here are a few biblical principles to consider: Work has been God’s idea from the beginning. In the Bible’s creation account, after the triune God created humankind “in

our image, in our likeness” (Genesis 1:26), His first instructions were for people to go to work. “God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number. Fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every living thing…. I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food” (Genesis 1:28-29).

Disobedience made work difficult. Everything was going well until Adam and Eve defied God command by eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. The results of their wrongful actions, which the Bible calls “sin,” was God’s declaration, “Cursed is the ground because of you; through painful toil you will eat of it all the days of your life…. By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food” (Genesis 3:17-19).

Work may be hard, but it can be very rewarding. In finding dignity in our work,

we must answer some important questions. These include, ‘Why are we working?’ and ‘Who are we ultimately serving?’ These questions are answered in the Scriptures in several places, including Colossians 3:17,23-24. It says, ‘And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him…. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”

In our work, we serve our customers, our employers, and ultimately, God. They all deserve our best.

Copyright 2023, Unconventional Business Network. Adapted with permission from “UBN Integrity Moments.” Visit www.unconventionalbusiness.org. UBN is a faith at work ministry serving the international small business community.

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Major Arts Center in Boca back on track

By Marci Shatzman

Announcing their pick to design the “multi-million-dollar creative campus” in downtown Boca, the Center for Arts and Innovation is back on track after five years.

“We’ll update our budget (how much it will cost) in April 2024 for the first reveal,” Andrea Virgin, chair and CEO of the Center predicted after the announcement in Mizner Park Amphitheater before supporters, Boca philanthropists, and elected officials.

Antoine Chaaya flew in from Paris to represent selected architect Renzo Piano and Renzo Building Workshop, a firm with international credentials and major architectural awards. The firm expects to start design work in late October this year, with groundbreaking set for 2025, the city’s centennial year.

“We only choose three projects a year,” Chaaya told the crowd, citing the center’s cultural incentive, public access and “a beautiful site and …a new momentum for your city.”

The center will be built on a vacant field at the north end of Mizner Park, next to the Boca Raton Museum of Art and the outdoor amphitheater, as what Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer described as a cultural hub in Boca Raton, which doesn’t exist. The city’s major and longstanding performing arts companies, such as Boca Ballet Theatre and The Symphonia chamber orchestra perform in school auditoriums. Festival of the Arts BOCA performs in a temporarily covered Mizner Park Amphitheater.

The new center was initially envi-

sioned with six adaptive performance event spaces — indoor and outdoor— ranging in seating capacity from 99 to 3,500 seats. They could be programmed as individual spaces or combined to host events for nearly 6,000 attendees, according to a center description.

Originally proposed in 2018, “community members have collectively contributed tens of millions of dollars in early operational and capital support,” according to the center.

Dick Schmidt, president of Schmidt Companies and a leading Boca philanthropist, is a founding supporter. He wasn’t initially on board with the center, “but I got persuaded,” he said afterward. “I saw what she (Virgin) was proposing was completely a turnaround for me.”

The city badly needs a fine arts district, said Mike Fraley, longtime member of the local cultural arts consortium, who is both director and conductor of the Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County and the music teacher at Don Estridge High Tech Middle School.

In October 2022, the City of Boca Raton formally approved The Center’s mission, granting a 94-year ground lease at $1/year. “The pre-construction agreement is in place. The lease is pending, depending on funds raised for the center. By Oct. 23, 25% of the hard construction costs for the minimum construction threshold,” have to be in place, a city spokesperson said. “We’ll have a better understanding and update on what that will mean going forward,” the spokesperson added.

Photo credit The Center for Arts and Innovation

At the announcement, from left, were Andrea Virgin, Antoine Chaaya, Dick Schmidt, Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, Boca Raton City Council members Yvette Drucker and Fran Nachlas.

Antoine Chaaya, partner director, at the microphone at the announcement in Mizner Park Amphitheater.

Supporters, philanthropists, other nonprofits and elected officials were in the audience.

James Fisher: Imagined Worlds on View at Rosenbaum Contemporary

Boca Raton, FL – James Fisher: Imagined Worlds is now on view through Nov. 4 at Rosenbaum Contemporary’s Boca Raton, Fla., gallery (150 Yamato Road.) The exhibition features oil on linen paintings from two series by British artist James Fisher.

In the first series, Fisher used fragments of drawings he made of the strange and beautiful plants in a local arboretum collaged together in his studio with images from dreams. His dialed-up palette is inspired by Technicolor films such as The Wizard of Oz, while the flattened planes of his landscapes reference Japanese prints and Indian miniatures. The resulting paintings depict imagined worlds—fantastic gardens inhabited by mysterious creatures.

The paintings in the second series, made in response to Wilhelm Müller’s libretto for Franz Schubert’s Winterreise song cycle and John Clare’s Recollections of Journey from Essex, reflect worlds imagined by the writers. Beyond Ice and Night and Fear and You Won’t Hear My Step attempt to capture in paint the Winterreise protagonist’s shifts between the present, which he perceives as threatening, and his pleasant memories of the past. The Air of Highland Mary depicts Clare’s childhood sweetheart, Mary Joyce, whom he mistakenly believed he had married, holding Clare in the form of

an imagined animal, in this case, a turtle. The ethereal quality of the figure and the transient landscape, achieved through the accumulation of delicate stains and traces of powdered pigment, visually capture the mix of fact, fantasy, false memories and hallucinations in Clare’s prose.

Fisher received his Ph.D. in fine art from the University of Gloucestershire, his M.A. in Painting from the Royal College of Art, and his B.A. with honors in Painting from the University of Brighton, England. The exhibit at Rosenbaum Contemporary will be the first exhibition of his work in the United States.

James Fisher: Imagined Worlds can be viewed during Rosenbaum Contemporary’s regular Boca Raton gallery hours, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., as well as on its website www.rosenbaumcontemporary. com.

Rosenbaum Contemporary, founded in 1979, caters to international collectors interested in investment-quality works by postwar, modern and contemporary masters and presents nationally recognized museum-level exhibitions throughout the year. The gallery also offers a wide range of free services to collectors worldwide including acquisition advice, art consulting, sourcing of artists, art collection building and management and resale of select works of art.

Calling All Foodies for Amazing Culinary Experiences in Kentucky

(StatePoint) If you’re vacationing in Kentucky, you’ll create wonderful memories as you wind your way from one side of the Bluegrass State to the other. The question now is, what are you going to eat?

Whether you love down-home cooking or palate-pushing adventures, Kentucky has what you’re looking for.

Load up on carbs after climbing and exploring the wilderness of Red River Gorge at Miguel’s Pizza in Slade. For three decades, Miguel Ventura and his family have been serving nature and climbing enthusiasts with a “choose your own adventure” approach to pizza making, where you’re only limited by your own imagination.

Heading west and in the mood for a snack and soda? Stop in Winchester and try one of Kentucky’s favorite beverages, Ale8-One. A ginger and citrus-flavored soft drink developed in 1926 by Winchester’s own G.L. Wainscott, Ale-8-One has been refreshing Kentucky natives for generations. The company store is fully stocked and worth the trip.

Want something to go with that soda? Check out any one of 15 stops on the Beer Cheese Trail winding in and around Winchester. Those who really love the native delicacy can grab a digital beer cheese passport.

Don’t leave the Lexington area without visiting any one of the nine restaurants in

the Holly Hill portfolio. Owned by Lexington native and nationally-renowned chef, Ouita Michel, each one offers a unique take on local farm-to-table cuisine. Enjoy an artisan hamburger at Windy Corner. Or, go on a culinary adventure in Michel’s flagship restaurant, Holly Hill Inn in Midway. There’s a restaurant that suits every taste.

Continue west down Interstate 64 to Louisville and find 610 Magnolia in Oldtown Louisville. Since 2003, Chef Edward Lee has built a name for himself and his city

as a leader in boundary-pushing southern fusion cuisine that brings tastes from all over the globe. Now twenty years later with new executive chef Jeff Potter at the helm, they continue to change and improve their multi-course menu selections. The restaurant is elegant and contemporary, yet rustic, with seasonal access to an outdoor garden patio.

You can’t pass through Bourbon Country without stopping by Bardstown, the “Bourbon Capital of the World”. Wheth -

er you’re after a unique tasting experience, a fantastic meal, or both, area distilleries have you covered.

Independent and family owned since 1936, the Willett Distillery has the best of both worlds. With tours and tastings, and an onsite restaurant offering seasonal small plates and a full cocktail bar, it’s definitely a one-stop shop. History buffs should be sure to stop by Talbott Tavern, one of the oldest American bourbon bars. Since 1779, the tavern has been host to presidents, pioneers and outlaws. Now you can be a part of that history as you enjoy a cocktail and meal while taking in the old-world ambiance.

If you continue west, you’ll eventually find yourself in the charming river city of Paducah. Sitting at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers, Paducah offers a variety of culinary options, including Kirchhoff’s Bakery. This legendary establishment has been supplying the city with sweet and savory baked goods since 1873. With its downtown location, it’s the perfect place to grab a loaf of fresh baked bread or a massive fried green tomato BLT as you picnic on the riverbank and watch the barges steam past.

These experiences are just the tip of the culinary iceberg in the Bluegrass State. No matter where you find yourself, you’ll never be far from a great meal and an even better experience.

How to Attract the Best Candidates for Your Business

(StatePoint) As most business owners know, one of the most valuable assets your enterprise needs to thrive is top-notch talent.

With one in four U.S. adults currently looking for a new job, the right people are out there, it’s just a matter of connecting with them. According to CareerBuilder, here’s how to make your company attractive to job seekers and how to leverage tools to find them:

• Make room for growth: A recent survey from CareerBuilder and Morning Consult finds that when it comes to what’s most important to job seekers, it’s “good salary/ benefits and interesting work.”

Give potential employees confidence that working for you will allow them to take care of their finances, provide for their families and do work that they are proud of.

Before posting the position, first seek out industry insights to ensure your compensation package is competitive.

Also ensure that you’re offering a clear path for growth. During the interview process, let candidates know that if they are hired, you will invest the time and energy in seeing them develop professionally.

“Employers must get creative in their ap-

proach to skill development and training as a way to fill the existing skills gap and accelerate promotions,” says Kristin Kelley, chief marketing officer, CareerBuilder.

• Find your purpose: A people-oriented, purpose-driven work culture can help you not only attract great job candidates, but retain employees.

“Companies with a powerful mission,

who also value their employees will stand the test of time. Creating an environment where people can thrive is equally important,” says Kelley.

• Be flexible: If the nature of your business allows for it, consider embracing new technologies that allow you to implement flexible work experiences, such as remote or

hybrid work. Giving your employees the option to work from home is a key benefit that will attract talent, plus it could potentially broaden your pool nationwide or even internationally.

• Turn to easy-to-use hiring platforms: Finding the best fit for a given position can be extremely labor-intensive and time-consuming. However, hiring software featuring industry-leading technology can make the process much smoother and more efficient. For example, CareerBuilder offers recruiting solutions that allow you to target your ideal job seekers with custom campaigns, build your talent pipeline, and source and screen candidates in a fraction of the time. The platform allows employers to quickly create highly visible job postings in one central hub where 140 million resumes and social profiles reside, search for job candidates 50% faster and reduce the overall hiring time by more than 30%. For more information, visit hiring.careerbuilder.com.

Talent acquisition is just one of a business owner’s many priorities. With the right mindset, strategies and tools, you can attract the best candidates for your business and bring them on board quickly.

Audrey Gregory ‘11 earns Lynn University’s 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award

Audrey Gregory, Ph.D., RN, is a Lynn University 2011 graduate and recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award. She currently serves as president and chief executive officer of the AdventHealth Central Florida Division – North Region, which encompasses a growing network of care across three counties in northeastern Central Florida.

Based in Altamonte Springs, AdventHealth is the only national, non-profit system headquartered in Florida and is one of the nation’s largest faith-based health care systems. Dr. Gregory’s purview includes seven hospitals, more than 10,000 team members and over 2,000 medical staff members.

Gregory’s background includes over 20 years of experience as a health care executive, building on her early experience as a registered nurse. It took Gregory years of following her “true north” to reach this point in her career and her path was anything but traditional.

Heading North

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, to a family of “helpers” and “servers”—including nurses, pastors and her mom who was a teacher—Gregory developed an early interest in leadership and helping people in need.

“People should not be afraid to ask for, or graciously accept, help,” said Gregory. “They say it takes a village to raise a child … I think it takes a village to be human.”

After spending her formative years in Jamaica, she moved to the U.S. to attend college and earned her Associate of Nursing degree before marrying her husband, Owen, who served in the military. The couple then moved to Europe and lived in Germany before moving back to Savannah, Georgia—this time, with their first child in tow.

“Just like that, I was a full-time mom with a full-time job as a nurse … and decided to go back to school,” said Gregory. “I agreed to an accelerated path, which entailed earning my bachelor’s and two master’s degrees within three years. When I graduated from Georgia Southern University, I had a Bachelor of Science in nursing, a Master of Science in nursing, and a Master of Science in health services administration. It was

a crazy time, and I’m not quite sure how I did it, but I was proud of myself.”

The whirlwind of changes and challenges reminded Gregory that “life still happens,” adding, “I had to get a maternity graduation gown because I was pregnant with my second child at graduation! It takes a lot of work to fulfill your dreams. You have to say to yourself, ‘This is what I want, and this is how I’m going to arrange my life to make all of these things possible.’”

Gregory’s resilience, determination, and an unyielding dedication to driving transformative change led her to pursue a Ph.D. in global leadership at Lynn, graduating in 2011. Since then, she’s been a steadfast champion for health equity and today serves as a member of the Black Women CEO Roundtable, an initiative of the American Hospital Association’s Institute for Diversity and Health Equity (IFDHE).

“I’ve always loved that Lynn is so international. The university helps broaden how we think about people and their experiences. That worldview is so important,” said Gregory. “As I entered health care, I experienced firsthand how women are treated differently; I was keenly aware that pregnant Black women in the U.S. face a signifi-

cantly higher likelihood of issues during childbirth. My question always remained: How do we ensure equitable health care based on who people truly are? If we are not intentional about health outcomes, we won’t have good health outcomes.”

A partner and facilitator

Gregory’s nearly 30-year career spans various leadership roles at multiple health care institutions across the U.S. She served as the chief nursing officer at Delray Medical Center, chief operating officer and market chief executive officer of Saint Francis Healthcare in Memphis, Tennessee, and chief executive officer of Placentia-Linda Hospital in Southern California.

Prior to joining AdventHealth, Gregory was president and group chief executive officer of Detroit Medical Center (DMC) in Michigan, serving on the Michigan Health & Hospital Association’s board of trustees. Governor Gretchen Whitmer also appointed her to the Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities.

During the pandemic, Gregory always remembered her role as a partner and facilitator.

“That was a pivotal moment in my career and life,” said Gregory. “I was blessed to have a brilliant medical staff. There was one weekend when our

physicians didn’t sleep. It was a lesson in shifting our thinking about how certain populations may be affected differently by a disease.”

Now at AdventHealth, Gregory oversees the strategic direction, development and execution of key strategies supporting the total network of care. She also builds influential relationships with key constituents, community partners and consumers.

“The best part of my job is seeing the impact of my team’s work,” said Gregory. “It may be an employee simply thanking me for something I helped them with or seeing the results of a potentially lifesaving study … I think that’s tied to my upbringing in Jamaica, where it’s common to think, ‘What mark will I leave on the world? How will I make it a better place?’”

The champion for health equity

Gregory’s leadership and contributions have been widely recognized nationally, including:

Modern Healthcare’s Top 25 Minority Leaders in Healthcare (2020)

Modern Healthcare’s Top Women Leaders in Healthcare (2022)

Becker’s Hospital Review’s One of 70 African American Leaders to Know in Healthcare (2020)

Becker’s Hospital Review’s Black Healthcare Leaders to Know (2023)

Becker’s Hospital Review’s Women Hospital Presidents and CEOs to Know (2023)

She’s also impacting health care leaders within her local community. The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) in Volusia County launched the Dr. Audrey Gregory Leadership Development Program, an annual 10-person scholarship to nurture those in the midst of their leadership journey.

In her free time, Gregory enjoys reading, traveling, mentoring, and spending time with her family, which includes her husband, Owen, and their three children.

As far as giving back to Lynn, Gregory is organizing a lecture series to help inspire the next generation of leaders.

“It’s essential for students to see women, and women of color, in leadership. I want to be impactful where I am,” said Gregory. “I also want students to remember their true north—sticking to that will help keep the focus on their goals.”

Designing the Blueprint

A Help Button Should Go Where You Go!

To be truly independent, your personal emergency device needs to work on the go.

Keeping students involved and connected with the Lynn University community is a primary goal for the Center for Student Involvement. Each year, the Student Involvement team helps students transition easily into college life, connect with their peers and get involved on campus. Beginning Fall 2023, students will have the opportunity to build those relationships and make long-lasting connections through Lynn Blueprint—a private app giving students their own one-stop shop for getting involved at Lynn.

“When a student first starts college, much of their time is spent in the classroom. But the college experience involves much more than learning about their chosen major,” said Meagan Elsberry, assistant dean of students. “It’s also about growing personally.”

The Student Involvement team helps students embrace the college experience by supporting them both academically and personally. The team schedules daily on-campus events, acts as advisors for student-led clubs and organizations, and helps connect students with like-minded peers.

The new Blueprint app will create a sense of unity and supports Lynn’s longtime mission of enhancing a student’s sense of belonging. Students can utilize the platform’s chat functionality, explore the student-only event calendar and join

organizations across campus. They can also discover leadership opportunities and customize their profile with interests and hobbies.

“We wanted a way for students to get involved easily,” said Elsberry. “Blueprint does just that. It’s a much-needed hub for students to connect with us and each other.”

One exciting addition to Blueprint’s interactive dashboard is Lynn’s co-curricular transcript, which allows students to document and track their professional experiences gained outside the classroom. Many of these experiences and career readiness skills, such as leadership, critical thinking and teamwork, are highly sought after by employers. Blueprint keeps students on track with their career goals and helps them develop their future portfolio.

“When a student is ready to graduate, we want them to leave Lynn with a toolkit of competencies they can use in their future career,” said Garrett Horejsi, director of Student Involvement. “Blueprint allows them to see their current skills and explore the ones they need.”

The Center for Student Involvement will onboard incoming and returning students into Blueprint during the Fall 2023 semester. Students are encouraged to check their Lynn email about the Blueprint kickoff event happening on Sept. 6.

Honorary Street Naming Recognizes Boca Raton Activist Lois D. Martin

as an educator, Martin was an active member of her community, whose involvement included:

Secretary to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Vice Chairman for the Housing Authority

Contributor to Habitat for Humanity

Sunday School teacher and treasurer for the Ebenezer Baptist Church

Member of Boca Raton’s Historic Preservation Board

Vice Chairman of the Pearl City Blue Ribbon Committee

Treasurer for the Martin Luther King Memorial Committee

The Lois Martin Community Center in Boca Raton is also named in her honor and serves the underprivileged communities of Boca Raton.

Boca Raton, FL – Boca Raton will celebrate a significant community milestone with the dedication of “Lois D. Martin Way”, a portion of Glades Road between Federal Highway and Dixie Highway, on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 10:30am – 12:00pm. Hosted by Developing Interracial Social Change (D.I.S.C), the designation pays tribute to the legacy of Lois D. Martin (1928-2022), a community activist, educator, and lifetime resident of Pearl City, the City’s historic black community. The honorary street naming was the result of efforts by D.I.S.C. as well as the Boca Raton City Council and was voted into law by the Florida Legislature this summer.

The community is invited to attend the street naming dedication event to celebrate the life of Lois D. Martin and the significance of Pearl City. The event will be held at the Ebenezer Baptist Church at 200 NE 12th Street, Boca Raton, FL. Speakers at the event will include Marie Hester, President of D.I.S.C., Pastor Ronald Brown from the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, and Senator Tina Polsky. Community leaders and Boca Raton Council Members will also be in attendance.

About Lois D. Martin

An exceptional figure in Boca Raton’s history, Martin’s activism and commitment to Pearl City was strong. Born in 1928 in Boca Raton, Martin graduated from Carver High School in Delray Beach, and earned her degree from Florida A&M College in 1950 before pursuing graduate studies at Boston College. In addition to her career

“Mrs. Martin was considered a community champion,” said Marie Hester, President of D.I.S.C. “She was a public official, community leader, concerned citizen, a human/health service worker, and volunteer. She was always there willing to do whatever had to be done to keep things going.”

Pearl City, the community Martin championed, was established in 1915 as a three-block neighborhood for African American residents who worked nearby on farms and businesses. The area grew to include its own churches, businesses, and schooling during segregation. Pearl City is Boca Raton’s oldest surviving neighborhood and earned a historic designation from the City in 2002. Pearl City was recently approved by the state for historic designation on the National Register of Historical Places. It has been forwarded to Washington DC for signature and Department of Interior for final approval.

Building a strong partnership with the community is one of four Strategic Goals outlined by City Council. Longtime support of Pearl City, its milestones, and leaders, continues to be a priority for the City.

“Lois D. Martin’s legacy as an educator and community leader shines as a beacon of inspiration in the City of Boca Raton,” said Mayor Scott Singer. “Her unwavering commitment to fostering positive change has resonated deeply, particularly within the historic Pearl City neighborhood. In naming a street in her honor, we pay tribute to her life of advocacy and substantial contributions to our city and hope it will inspire generations to come.”

FAU lands $4.2 Million NIH grant for air quality, alzheimer’s study

Worldwide, the practice of preparing agricultural fields by burning crop residue contributes large quantities of gaseous pollutants and aerosol particles to the atmosphere and is a known cardiorespiratory health hazard. It has been shown that combustion byproducts in smoke cross the blood-brain barrier causing brain inflammation, and repeated inhalation of smoke can contribute to cognitive decline and dementia among older adults.

Federal efforts to monitor air quality have been focused on population-dense urban communities. As such, impacts of smoke exposure from agricultural fires on the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) in rural populations are not well understood.

People who live in the rural communities along Lake Okeechobee are subjected to repeated, intermittent exposures to air pollution during agricultural fires. Not only is the risk of ADRD among aging residents of these communities from repeated air pollution a concern, but smoke exposure also is associated with an anxious, irritable and depressed mood, which could lead to social isolation and thereby impact mental health in general.

To better understand this issue, researchers from Florida Atlantic University have received a five-year, $4.2 million R01 grant from the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in collaboration with the University of Miami, Colorado State University and Washington State University.

The project, “The Role of Air Quality and Built Environment in Social Isolation and Cognitive Function Among Rural, Racially/Ethnically Diverse Residents at Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease,” will involve a total of 1,087 community-dwelling adults ages 45 and older who have not been previously diagnosed with ADRD from 50 neighborhood, block groups within five communities along Lake Okeechobee.

Lake Okeechobee is the largest freshwater lake in Florida and the second largest in the contiguous

United States. The southern portion of the lake is rural, multiculturally diverse and home to sugarcane farmworkers whose social engagement wanes during agricultural burns. As socially vulnerable residents, they are at risk for ADRD because they lack access to resources available in urban settings.

An interdisciplinary team from nursing, social work, urban and regional planning, and epidemiology will examine the effects of smoke-related air pollution during agricultural burn and non-burn seasons on social isolation, cognitive function and risk of ADRD in rural residents at the southern end of Lake Okeechobee in Palm Beach County. As part of the study, researchers also will deploy easy-to-install, low-cost air pollution monitors in about 60 homes to assess ambient smoke levels.

For the study, the research team will gather electronic data using smartwatches in a subsample of 120 residents representing five Lake Okeechobee communities. The smartwatch subsample will be monitored for physical activity, social activity and cognitive performance. Biomarkers will provide passive continu-

ous sensing of heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, height/weight and calculated BMI.

“Our research team will use mobile devices and AI to explore how momentary changes in smoke from agricultural burns could lead to anxiety, depression and irritability, resulting in decreased physical activity, movement and social activity outside the home and in various built and social environments,” said Lisa Kirk Wiese, Ph.D., principal investigator and an associate professor in FAU’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. “We will be gathering real-time data from our study participants that will provide detailed insights to immediate changes to behaviors and mood that occur when they encounter low air quality or distressed environments and how this translates to cognitive performance.”

A key factor in this work has been the continuous engagement of rural community residents and organizations in the design, implementation and evaluation of research to decrease dementia risk.

“Amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tau tangles – a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease – can be -

gin 20 years before any symptoms start to appear,” said Christine Williams, DNSc, multi-PI and professor emeritus in FAU’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. “Most research on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias targets older adults. Our study will include middle-aged adults when dementia risks begin to accelerate. As a result, we will be able to promote early awareness of the disease and earlier modification of the associated risk factors.”

Research co-investigators of the project include experts across various scientific fields: Janet Holt, Ph.D., an academic researcher in FAU’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing; JuYoung Park, Ph.D., a professor in the Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work, within FAU’s College of Social Work and Criminal Justice; Diana Mitsova, Ph.D., chair and professor, Department of Urban and Regional Planning within FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science; Lilah M. Besser, Ph.D., research assistant professor, Department of Neurology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine; Sheryl Magzamen, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Epidemiology, Colorado State University; Jeffrey Pierce, Ph.D., professor of atmospheric science, Colorado State University; and consultant Diane Cook, Ph.D., Regents Professor and a Huie-Rogers Chair Professor, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Washington State University.

“This study will provide evidence for the interactions between community and individual factors that heighten dementia risk in rural and diverse communities that face severe, adverse social determinants of health as well as high rates of this disease,” said Safiya George, Ph.D., Holli Rockwell Trubinsky Eminent Dean and Professor, FAU Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. “Importantly, the findings from this study will inform a mitigation model and public health interventions that will diminish the threat of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in rural settings and ultimately improve quality of life and reduce health care expenditures.”

Marcie Gorman and MNM Theatre Company Present Five Guys Named Moe

MNM has arranged for a special complimentary performance of Five Guys Named Moe for Dreyfoos students at 12:30 on Friday, September 22nd; a talkback with the actors and the director will be held after the show. Gorman is also working with other schools to try to arrange for students to see the show. Members of the press are invited to attend this performance.

West Palm Beach, FL – MNM Theatre Company’s Five Guys Named Moe will feature the talents of a number of Dreyfoos School of the Arts alumni. The show, which will run from September 8th through September 24th in the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts features the music of Jazz legend Louis Jordan.

The show’s director/choreographer, Jacquez Linder-Long, graduated from Dreyfoos in 2018. He is also a former student of MNM Theatre Company’s Producing Artistic Director and CEO Marcie Gorman, so being able to direct the show for MNM is extremely significant.

“MNM’s mission has always been to create jobs for Florida based talent,” Gorman says. “And this show is such a wonderful opportunity for us to shine a light on these amazingly talented Dreyfoos grads.”

“To me MNM means “chance”, Linder-Long says. “I came to Marcie Gorman and her company with my vision for Five Guys Named Moe, and from day one we have been working to make that vision into reality – to present to audiences a show of African American Legacy and culture through timeless music, song, and dance.”

Other Dreyfoos alumni involved in the production are James White III who will play Nomax, and Leo Jasper Davis who will take on the role of Big Moe.

“MNM’s mission has always been to create jobs for, and to hire local talent,” Gorman says. And in this case, being able to shine a light on these amazingly talented Dreyfoos grads – it’s like icing on a cake!”

Five Guys Named Moe is based on a 1943 musical short of the same name by Louis Jordan himself. It had its UK debut in 1990 at Theatre Royal Stratford East, running for over four years in the West End, and then premiering on Broadway in 1992, where it was nominated for two Tony Awards. It was revived in 2010 at the Edinburgh Festival, starring the show’s playwright Clarke Peters and returned later in 2010 to the theatre in which it originally premiered. The musical won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Entertainment.

Five Guys Named Moe will run from September 8 – 24 in the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center for the Performing arts in West Palm Beach.

Tickets for Five Guys Named Moe range in price from $45 to $55 and are on sale now at mnmtheatre.org and/or www.kravis.org. Group rates are available, and student rush tickets (1/2 price if purchased one hour before curtain) will also be available for each performance.

For more information about Five Guys Named Moe and/MNM Theatre Company, please visit www.mnmtheatre.org.

Five Guys Named Moe

September 8 – 24, 2023

Book by Clarke Peters

Music and lyrics by Louis Jordan

Performances: Friday & Saturday at 7 pm

Saturday & Sunday at 1:30 pm

Ticket prices: $45/$50/$55

Student Rush tickets – ½ price if purchased 1 hour before curtain. A valid student ID must be presented.

For tickets: mnmtheatre.org or kravis.org / 561-832-7469

For Group Sales: 561-651-4438 or 561-651-4304.

All performances in The Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

701 Okeechobee Blvd.

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

UP TO HALF THE COST.

FAU names new director of the Adams Center and Phil SmithCenter for free enterprise

initiatives while serving as assistant director. He is deeply engaged with our Florida entrepreneurial ecosystem and is dedicated to opening opportunities for our FAU students. We are looking forward to broadening the reach and activities of the center under his leadership.”

The Adams Center, founded in 2001 and named for FAU graduate and serial entrepreneur Scott Adams, seeks to prepare students who are interested in becoming entrepreneurs in business, science, engineering and other tracks.

The Adams Center also educates business leaders creating sustainable solutions to economic and social problems, while bringing faculty, students and the community together to foster the type of innovation needed to create more opportunities in a dynamic marketplace. The Princeton Review ranked the center No. 27 in undergraduate programs and No. 42 in graduate programs in 2023.

Florida Atlantic University names Kevin Cox, Ph.D., senior lecturer at FAU’s College of Business, the new director of the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship.

Cox, who has been serving as the assistant director of the center since 2016, succeeds Roland Kidwell, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Management Programs within the College of Business.

“We are thrilled to have Kevin Cox step up as the new director of the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship,” said Daniel Gropper, Ph.D., dean of the College of Business. “Kevin is well-positioned to lead the Adams Center forward, having been on the forefront of executing many of the center’s

Cox received his Ph.D. in business administration from FAU in 2016. His areas of research include entrepreneurship, new venture creation, and finance and social entrepreneurship. He is also the lead instructor at FAU’s Tech Runway New Venture Accelerator, a public-private partnership that helps accelerate tech development and startup companies.

“It’s an honor that FAU has entrusted me to lead the Entrepreneurship Center. Not only did we recently make a leap in the Princeton Review Rankings for top undergraduate entrepreneurship programs in the country, but we’ve expanded curricula, teaching staff, programming and funding,” Cox said. “It’s definitely an exciting time to be part of the Adams Center.”

Florida Atlantic University has named Andrew Garrison as the new director of the Phil Smith Center for Free Enterprise in the College of Business.

Garrison, an adjunct professor, graduated from FAU’s College of Business with a master’s degree in economics in 2021 and a bachelor’s degree in economics in 2020.

“I identify with the mission of the Phil Smith Center and welcome the chance to lead it in the coming year,” Garrison said. “I’m thankful to the faculty who nominated me and look forward to promoting the mission of the center within the university and beyond.”

The Phil Smith Center, named in honor of well-known South Florida

business leader Phil Smith, advances thought leadership in business by supporting chaired professorships, research, and educational programs for faculty members and students. The center also hosts classes on economics, finance, and management, invites visiting faculty, organizes lecture series, as well as other activities that promote free enterprise and how those principles help affect growth and prosperity. The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) awarded the Phil Smith Center as an Oasis of Excellence in 2020.

Garrison’s upcoming plans for the center include forming a book club and inviting more speakers to the center for talks on economics.

“We are pleased to have Andrew Garrison step up as director of the Phil Smith Center,” said Daniel Gropper, Ph.D., dean of FAU’s College of Business. “We look forward to seeing Andrew build upon the success that Ana Albert had and continue to work with the FAU faculty and students to promote the understanding of the principles of economic freedom and free enterprise.”

Smith was president and CEO of Phil Smith Automotive Group and passed away in 2016. A 1969 FAU graduate, Smith was named a distinguished alumnus of the College of Business in 2015. He also served as a member of the FAU Foundation Board.

Eddie V’s Debuts Prime Seafood and Signature V Lounge in Boca Raton

prized selections sourced right off the boats, created with best-in-class ingredients. Dishes are artistically plated and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood served only at its peak. The restaurant’s culinary style is classic American with a touch of modern Asian, with signature items including Chilean Sea Bass Steamed Hong Kong Style, Parmesan Sole and Crab Fried Rice. In addition, Eddie V’s serves critically acclaimed prime steaks, hand-carved daily by the in-house butcher.

Eddie V’s, known for prime seafood, hand-carved steaks, and theatrical cocktails, is rolling out the red carpet in Boca Raton. The restaurant, opening September 28, offers guests a luxurious experience where

fine dining meets a glamorous night out in a vibrant atmosphere complete with live music trios.

The Eddie V’s menu showcases seafood flown in daily from around the world, including highly

The V Lounge offers a sophisticated backdrop for an alluring and energetic night out, with a stage for performances nightly by locally acclaimed musicians. Guests can indulge in the Cocktails With Attitude menu, featuring eye-catching signature cocktails, handcrafted and poured with a touch of theatre. The Smoked Old Fashioned is torched tableside on a wooden plank, and the smoke is captured in a glass,

while the Hope Diamond changes color from deep blue to magenta. In addition, an expansive walkthrough wine tower made entirely of glass houses the restaurant’s wine and champagne selection of more than 300 acclaimed labels. Eddie V’s in Boca Raton will be located at 201 Plaza Real in Mizner Park. The new restaurant is 10,566 square feet, including four private dining rooms and an outdoor patio. The dining room is open seven days a week for dinner: Monday – Saturday from 5 –10 p.m. and Sunday from 5 – 9 p.m.

The V Lounge opens an hour early each day at 4 p.m. and serves Happy Hour Sunday through Thursday from 4 – 6:30 p.m. Live music trios perform nightly on Sunday from 6 – 9 p.m., Monday – Thursday from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. Valet services are available. Reservations are recommended but not required.

FAU also has named Andrew Garrison as the new director of the Phil Smith Center for Free Enterprise in the College of Business.

The Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce to Host Annual “We Are Delray, An Evening of Events”

Delray Beach, FL, August 30, 2023 – The Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual “We Are Delray, An Evening of Events,” presented by POSH Properties, on Thursday, November 16 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Throw Social (29 SE Second Avenue, Delray Beach). The exclusive private party will take over Throw Social in its entirety.

The evening of events and surprises will feature hors d’oeuvres, open bars, and games including axe throwing, corn hole, light up shuffleboard, giant Jenga, ping pong, darts, and more. The event will also feature a variety of live entertainment. The event co-chairs are Tamara Sellman and Bruce Weinstein.

The event will also honor lo -

cal businesses and individuals with awards including Business of the Year, Businessperson of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, and Crystal Palm Award for Community Service.

The VIP Lounge Sponsor is International Materials, Entertainment Sponsor is Delray Medical and Dental, Collaborative Sponsor is Delray Orthodontics, and the Dart Wall Sponsor is Stuart & Shelby Development. Cabana Sponsors are Delray Dermatology & Cosmetic Center, Grimes Events & Party Tents, PNF Accountants & Advisors, Sklar Furnishings, Weinstein Wealth Insurance Solutions, and Willow & Palm Construction.

Ticket prices are $95 and can be purchased here and sponsorship information can be found here.

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Delray Beach, FL – The fifth annual Taste of Recovery will be held on Saturday, November 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the American German Club on 5111 Lantana Road in Lake Worth. The acclaimed culinary festival will feature bites from top chefs representing restaurants throughout Palm Beach County, as well as live entertainment.

Taste of Recovery will benefit The Crossroads Club, a non-profit organization in Delray Beach that is celebrating 40 years in the community. The organization, at no charge, provides a safe haven for anyone whose life has been adversely affected by, or through, the use of addictive substances.

Participating restaurants thus far are Louie Bossi’s Ristorante, Bar & Pizzeria, City Cellar, Elisabetta’s Ristorante, Bar & Pizzeria, City Oyster & Sushi Bar, Rocco’s Taco’s, Grease Burger Bar, Proper Ice Cream, Subculture Coffee, Leftovers/Foodshack, London Essence, Liquid Alchemist, and Warren, with more to be added. A “People’s Choice” Award will be given for

“Best Bite,” and prominent local food writers will decide the Critics’ Choice Awards with cash prizes of $1,500 prize.

The event was founded by Chef Louie Bossi, chef/partner of Louie Bossi’s Ristorante and Pizzeria. Big Time Restaurant Group has been a supporter of the event since its inception. Christopher and Joan Finley are event co-chairs.

“Taste of Recovery features delicious food from our finest area restaurants, all while supporting an important cause, helping to fight addiction,” said Tony Allerton of The Crossroads Club.

Taste of Recovery sponsors include Christopher O’Conner and his company Slainte, Jewels in Time, Lauree and Phil Vasta, Planet Fitness, Finley Stetson Law and Second Chance Initiative, with more being added each day. Interested sponsors can learn more here.

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Palm Beach State expands collaboration with Glades Central High School and Pahokee High School this summer

Certificate (CCP), nursing, and the cybersecurity programs, the embedded advisor who supports both high schools, Honors College, TRIO Upward Bound, TRIO EOC, and Student Activities.

Dr. LaTanya McNeal, PBSC executive dean at the Belle Glade campus, was animated about the meetings. “It was an incredible experience for PBSC members of Academic Affairs and Student Services to come together and hear the requests from the principals themselves,” said McNeal. “The high schools are ready to begin collaborating with us to move students seamlessly from their high schools into PBSC.”

ty standpoint. There are career opportunities with companies needing professionals in telecommunications positions, for example, related to public safety. That is another choice for those seeking higher education. Plus, PBSC offers opportunities a student can build upon, from certificate to degree levels.”

While students and families prepare to return to school from summer vacation, Palm Beach State College is strengthening ties to high schools to ensure the high school leaders in Palm Beach County understand the opportunities available through collaboration with PBSC.

A contingent of 15 PBSC leaders in Academic Affairs and Student Services recently met

with and visited principals Dwayne Dennard of Pahokee High School in Pahokee, and Melanie Bolden-Morris of Glades Central High School in Belle Glade.

The PBSC team visited each high school for an hour and a half to share information and devise next steps in the areas of expanding dual enrollment course offerings at the schools, Career

Dr. Germany Dixon, PBSC associate dean of Public Safety, also shared enthusiasm for what this collaboration offers students and the community. “There are a lot of programs PBSC offers that the community does not know about. We offer dual enrollment through Public Safety, for example, and that can include not only training and recruitment in law enforcement, but also other opportunities and careers from a public safe-

Having direct conversations with the high school principals and their teams was important to Marcella Montesinos, PBSC Honors College director, to hear how PBSC could support their high school students’ success. It also was an environment wherein the high school teams could hear the College’s commitment firsthand. Looking forward, Montesinos hopes to create a space where high school students can connect with PBSC regularly, to guide them through a seamless transition and build a relationship through oneon-one mentorship.

“It’s very important that not only the students, but their parents and guardians know we are here to help,” Montesinos said.

Boynton Beach Police Department investigating homicide

The Boynton Beach Police Department announced Wednesday afternoon it is investigating a homicide in the area of Woolbright Road and SW 8th Street.

According to the report by WPBF 25 News, a call came in about shots fired at 3 p.m. on Woolbright Road and SW 8th Street.

Officers responded to investigate and did not find an incident, but a short time

later, a call came from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) about a vehicle – a BMW – with gunshot holes in it on southbound Interstate 95.

The police department said a victim was found in the vehicle with fatal gunshot wounds and added there is no information on the victim, suspect or suspects.

The police department noted it believes the incident was a targeted attack and there is no threat to the community.

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BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic University’s football team opened the 2023 season, their first in the American Conference, and their first under Hagerty Family Football Head Coach Tom Herman, with a convincing 42-20 victory over Monmouth.

The Owls’ offense was on fire all night with new quarterback Casey Thompson behind center throwing for a school record-tying five touchdown passes on an 80% completion rate.

FIRST HALF

After forcing a three-and-out on defense, the Owls picked up right where they left off last season: pounding the rock with senior RB Larry McCammon III. A 40-yard run with a 15-yard defensive penalty led to his six-yard touchdown for the team’s first score of the season.

The second offensive drive was Thompson’s time to shine in his first time wearing an Owls jersey. A 27-yard pass to junior WR LaJohntay Wester set up a nine-yard touchdown pass to redshirt sophomore Tony Johnson.

Right at the start of the second quarter, Thompson found McCammon on a short pass on the right side of the field, who was able to slice and dice his way to the left for

a 55-yard gain, leading to a two-yard touchdown pass to Wester.

Thompson continued to spread the ball, soon finding Je’Quan Burton on a score to make it 28-7, before Monmouth scored late to enter the locker room 28-14 at the half.

SECOND HALF

The second half was all Owls’ offense with plenty of highlight plays to go around.

Thanks to a crafty spin move, Burton turned a short catch into a 35-yard touchdown with 6:59 to go in the third quarter. On the next offensive drive, a play action pass to Johnson became a 72-yard big-time score. That was all Florida Atlantic needed the rest of the way for a 42-20 final. Johnson led the way for Owls’ receivers with 91 yards, a career high, while both Johnson and Burton now each have their first multi-touchdown game.

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“The way we started, I was really happy with. I felt we took the last nine months and really applied everything that we have been teaching and everything that the young men have learned. And then the last few drives in the first half were 5-7 drives.

We could not convert the third-and-one, third-and-two on offense, and then we give up the two minute drive for a touchdown [on defense]. I told our team at halftime that this is not last year. If you get up 28-7 at home, metaphorically, you firmly have your hands on their throat. What we did at the end of the half, we relaxed and when you relax on a good football team, regardless of where they are from or what conference they are in, if you give them life and the ability to breathe, they are going to breathe. And now you have to start all over again. That is what we did in the third quarter and I was happy with the way we responded in that third quarter. And then as the game was decided in the fourth, we have to do a better job when we get our rotational players in there of finishing games out. Having done this over 25 years and now eight years as a head coach, the difference in terms of teams getting better from week one to week two, you just cannot simulate the four hours that we went through tonight. We have a lot of film that we can learn from and there is no doubt in my mind that these guys will be better for having gone through a bit of a rollercoaster of a game like this.”

Graduate QB Casey Thompson

“It was good just to come back from an injury, the long days of rehab and doing treatments, waking up and doing treatments three times a day for the last 10 months. Tonight was really good to get back into that game environment. When I took a few hits, that is when I knew that I felt good and comfortable and able to settle down and just play ball. I was really excited to be back out there and it was a good win...Our job was to spread out and distribute the football and be a point guard for the team and make good decisions. I felt for the most part, I did a good job of that. I didn’t realize and lost track toward the end of the game and they were each counting touchdowns they had apiece...I try to focus on one play at a time, but I am really happy for the guys. We have a really talented receiving core and a really good running back

Sailfish Draw Against the Lions

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla- The Palm Beach Atlantic women’s soccer team tied against the Saint Leo Lions Saturday night. The Sailfish (1-0-1) shot a season-high 23 shots tonight against the Lions in a back and forth offensive battle.

It was a stellar performance on the defensive end for both teams in the beginning of the first half until Leah Cook got the ‘Fish on the board in the last 6 minutes of play. Cook scored

the first goal of her collegiate career, sending a long shot in over the keeper and finding the back of the net. She was the only scorer for PBA in the match. The Lions answered back just minutes later with a goal of their own by Katja May right before the first half concluded. The second half was similar to the first half with both teams taking lots of shots, but no one being able to put a goal away. The Lions had 12 saves to PBA’s 23 shots as the ‘Fish tried to put the offensive pressure on them. Taylor Jackson started in goal and played all

room as well. I’m happy to get the win, but I’m happy for the guys too.”

Junior LB Jarrett Jerrels

“I felt like everybody who went in on defense played with relentless effort. We have things we need to work on and fix during the week, but overall the pursuit to the ball, I think it was a great night.”

OFFENSE

Thompson completed 20 of his 25 passes for 280 yards and five touchdowns, the most by an Owl in his debut McCammon did his damage on just 13 carries, tying his career-high with 125 yards for 9.6 yards-per-carry. McCammon also added 59 yards on the receiving end for 184 all-purpose yards

Four players tallied 50+ receiving yards: Johnson (91), McCammon (59), Burton (56), and Wester (55)

DEFENSE

The run defense dominated throughout, holding the nation’s returning leading rusher to just 66 yards on 2.8 per-carry

Newcomer graduate LB Jackson Ambush led the team in tackles with seven Redshirt junior DE Marlon Bradley was responsible for the game’s only sack Fresh off earning a scholarship, junior LB Jarrett Jerrels snagged a key interception toward the end of the third quarter

SPECIAL TEAMS

Logan Lupo knocked in all six extra point attempts

Wester contributed a 26-yard punt return

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The Owls will get right back to work to prepare for Ohio. Kickoff will be at FAU Stadium, Saturday, Sep. 9, beginning at 6 p.m.

90 minutes for the ‘Fish, recording four saves on the game. PBA held the Lions to only 14 shots overall.

It was another physical battle for the ‘Fish with three yellow cards being given out just in the second half. The foul count for both sides was very close with the Lions committing 14 for the game and the Sailfish giving out 13 of their own.

The Sailfish are back at home again on Wednesday, September 6th. where they will host the Florida Tech Panthers at 7 p.m.

Volleyball Ends Tournament with a Pair of Wins

Lily Thomason recorded six kills of her own. Middles Ammons and Harper Stokes tallied five kills each. Stokes made her presence felt at the net with nine blocks, including five solo blocks. Otto recorded 29 assists with five digs and two aces. Payton Ahrenstorff served as libero, totaling seven digs.

Match Two – PBA: 3, CU: 2

The final match had some extra meaning for the ‘Fish. Coach Walters coached at Cedarville for 10 seasons from 2009-2017. The Yellow Jackets were also the last team between PBA and a perfect 4-0 weekend.

Sailfish Drop Second Game of Season at Lions

CEDARVILLE, Ohio – The Palm Beach Atlantic volleyball team finished its Ohio trip with two more matches on Saturday, facing off against UNC-Pembroke (3-1) and the hosting Cedarville University (2-2).

The Sailfish started the day just like they finished on Friday night. PBA swept the Braves, 3-0. The win marked head coach Doug Walters’ 300th career collegiate win. The Sailfish ended the day against Cedarville. PBA fell behind 2-1 in the set, but the ‘Fish battled all the way back to win the match in five sets. The Sailfish completed the Cedarville Invitational with a 4-0 record. Jayden Otto, Abbie Zylstra, and Kaileigh Ammons earned all-tournament honors.

PBA returns to West Palm Beach, Fla. for its home opener next weekend. The Sailfish host the Hyatt Place Bash at the Beach. The ‘Fish play their home opener against Wheeling at 7:30 p.m. in Rubin Arena.

Match One – PBA: 3, UNCP: 0

The Sailfish forced the UNCP offense to struggle for the entire match. The Braves hit -.051 as a team for the match. The Sailfish offense ran efficiently, hitting .650 during a 25-10 win in the third set. PBA finished the match with a .321 team-hitting percentage.

The ‘Fish front line doubled up UNCP’s block numbers. PBA totaled 10 blocks in the match, compared to five for the Braves. The ‘Fish kept the unforced errors at a minimum, committing six for the match.

Zylstra led PBA with 15 kills and eight digs.

Unforced errors bit the ‘Fish in the first set. PBA recorded eight attack errors with just three blocks by the hosts. Those five unforced errors made the difference as PBA lost the first set, 25-20.

The ‘Fish got the offense rolling in the second set. PBA hit .370 in the frame and only recorded two attacking errors. The Sailfish defense held CU to a .118 hitting percentage in the set. A service error by the Yellow Jackets closed out a 25-16 win for the ‘Fish to tie the match.

The script flipped for Cedarville in the third set. CU hit .407 in the third set and held PBA to a .167 hitting percentage. The Yellow Jackets jumped ahead early in the set and stayed ahead, taking the third set 25-18.

Things looked grim for the ‘Fish as Cedarville led 17-13 in the fourth set. Back-to-back kills from Thomason began a PBA comeback. A pair of errors by CU made it an 18-17 lead for the roster, but the momentum had swung for the Sailfish. Mary Morgan Formby rattled off three straight kills to tie the set at 21. Ammons and Thomason went to work to give PBA a 24-23 lead. A kill from Otto and an error by the Yellow Jackets kept the Sailfish alive with a 26-24 win in the fourth set.

The midway point of the fifth set found itself tied at seven. PBA went on a 4-1 run with kills from Otto and Thomason to take an 11-8 lead. That was enough breathing room as the teams traded points down the stretch. An error from Cedarville closed out a 15-12 win for PBA and clinched the match.

Formby and Thomason led the ‘Fish with 14 kills each. Zylstra was right behind them with 13 kills of her own. Ahrenstorff recorded a team-high 19 digs with eight assists and a pair of aces. Otto finished with 46 assists and 13 digs.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - The Palm Beach Atlantic men’s soccer team returned to action this afternoon as they hit the road to take on Florida Memorial. After an impressive 4-1 victory over Flagler on Saturday in their season-opener, the ‘Sailfish fell 4-2 to drop their record to 1-1 on the year.

For the second straight game, the Sailfish got on the board inside of five minutes. Forward Nicklas Clausen got on the end of a good cross into the box from winger Giancarlo Dostilio to score his first goal of the year. It looked like PBA was going to pull away as they created multiple chances in the first half including a Dostilio shot that was spilled into the middle of the box by the Lions goalie but no Sailfish was able to pounce on the chance.

The Sailfish went deep into their bench to start the game and throughout after the quick turnaround from the first game of the season. The Lions equalized the game when Leandro Santoro dove into a tackle inside the box and brought down the FMU forward for a penalty. Florida Memorial would convert,

getting the ball past PBA keeper Omar Einarsson, who was making his first start. The two sides went into the locker room tied 1-1.

The beginning of the second half was all Lions as the Sailfish backline and keeper Einarson had multiple breakdowns which FMU took advantage of. The first came in the 50th minute when an initial shot hit the post and bounced around loose in the box before a strike gave the Lions the lead. Back-to-back goals in the 57th and 62nd minute gave the home side a commanding lead. The Sailfish got one back in the 65th minute when Narcis Bou Dalmau played a ball in behind to Dostilio who beat the keeper for the goal. The Sailfish were outshot 9-5 in the match as the home side created chances on the counter.

The loss won’t hurt the Sailfish in terms of postseason selection against an NAIA opponent, but PBA will look for a performance more similar to their first match of the year as they leave the state for two games in South Carolina. The Sailfish will play against Lander on Sept. 8 before facing Francis Marion two days later.

Florida Atlantic to Play in Barstool Sports Invite Owls Clipped on the Road by UCF

BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic University men’s basketball team will participate in the second annual Barstool Sports Invitational on Wednesday, Nov. 8, as announced by Barstool Sports and Wintrust Arena on Tuesday.

The Owls will play in the event’s opening game against Loyola Chicago with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m. EST (6 p.m. central)

Coverage of the game will be found exclusively on Barstool.tv, hosted by Dave Portnoy, Dan “Big Cat” Katz, and other Barstool Sports personalities.

Coming off a season with the most wins in the nation and a Final Four appearance, it was the 2023 NCAA Tournament that put the Owls’ name on Barstool’s radar.

The Barstool Sports Invitational is one of the many neutral site non-conference games the Owls will participate in during the packed 2023-24 campaign, along with the ESPN Events Invitational at Disney World, the Jimmy V. Classic at Madison Square Garden, and the Hall of Fame Classic in Springfield, Illinois.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Atlantic women’s soccer saw its two-game winning streak ended by UCF on Sunday with a 2-1 defeat. The Owls are 2-2-2 ahead of an upcoming two-game homestand.

The Owls controlled the play early and narrowly missed notching the first goal when Olivia Bori hit the post with a shot in the 14th minute. Against the run of play however, UCF took the lead seven minutes later.

The Owls tied it in the 38th minute. Malaya Melancon maneuvered to the top of the Knights’ penalty area, cut inside, and let rip with a right-footed strike which found the bottom left corner.

Melancon’s first goal as an Owl held up

as the equalizer for all of 50 seconds. UCF immediately responded to take the lead less than a minute later. FAU could not find the back of the net in the second half though they did manage several opportunities, the best of which saw Bori lose her footing in the sixyard box as a shot from Elin Simonardottir’s shot produced a rebound.

Blythe Braun finished with three saves in goal for the Owls. UCF finished with a 12-8 advantage in shot attempts.

WHAT’S NEXT

The Owls return home for another instate matchup when Florida Gulf Coast visits Boca on Thursday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.