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New Physicians Join Boca Care Physician Network Officials at Boca Raton Regional Hospital (BRRH) today announced the appointment of Dana Jacobs, MD; Izdean Mufleh, DO and Carlos Victorica, MD to the Hospital’s BocaCare® Physician Network.

Dr. Jacobs is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Stony Brook University School of Medicine in Stony Brook, New York.

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• With early voting underway, I want to encourage all of you to exercise your right and vote.

There are many important issues and I encourage all to make an educated opinion and vote.

• Impact 100 Palm Beach County held a reception for members and prospective members hosted by Neiman Marcus Boca Raton. It was an evening to meet other members while sipping champagne, wine and lite bites (graciously provided by NYY Steak at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek). The most impactful part of the evening came when two previous recipients of $100,000 grants spoke about the organization’s mission and how the grant from Impact 100 PBC had supported that mission.

• MSNBC’s popular early talk show “Morning Joe’’ will be broadcasting live from Boca Raton on Friday. The show will be live from Rocco’s Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar Boca Raton, according to the cable television network.

• We at the Boca Raton Tribune are thrilled to announce that Jon Carter will start writing a weekly column for the online edition of our paper titled “Carter Talks” where the FAU student will write about anything and everything. If you have any ideas on what he should talk about, reach out to him or email us at news@bocaratontribune.com, welcome Jon! • The competition is already heating up for “what’s cooking” at the fourth annual Cheribundi Tart Cherry Boca Raton Bowl Great Chefs Tailgate Showcase & College Football Spirit Night set for Wednesday, November 14 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel, 2000 N.W. 19th St., Boca Raton, FL. That is when the area’s top restaurant, country club, hotel, cooking school and celebrity chefs and mixologists will once again ‘bring on’ their culinary and cocktail A-game to rally Bowl fans and raise funds to support Spirit of Giving’s annual year-end holiday gift drive.

• Just in time for Halloween, Florida Atlantic University’s John D. MacArthur Campus Library is featuring 89 spooky Zombie films.

Since 1932, zombies also known as the “walking dead,” have terrified movie-goers. The collection, which features an array of classics from “Night of the Living Dead” to “Zombieland,” is available for free to the public with a valid SEFLIN One Library Card. The films are available at 5353 Parkside Dr., John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter.

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Boca Raton’s Congregation B’nai Israel is ready to paint Boca Raton gold as they present gold medal gymnast Aly Raisman as part of their annual CBI Inspires Speakers Series. A limited number of event tickets are still available for sale – priced from $18 to $90. Those seeking to attend are urged to call (866) 846-6328

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GENERAL INFORMATION (561) 393-7700 ready to paint Boca Raton gold as they present gold medal gymnast Aly Raisman as part of their annual CBI Inspires Speakers Series.

Raisman is celebrated for her top medal level performances, competing against the world’s best in London in 2012 and again four years later in Rio De Janeiro. She served as US team captain and under her leadership, her squads took the team gold medals in both sets of games. A limited number of event tickets are still available for sale – priced from $18 to $90. Those seeking to attend are urged to call (866) 846-6328 • Fright Night at the South Florida Fairgrounds returns this fall. The events will run from Oct. 11-13, Oct. 18-20 and Oct. 25-27.

Midway hours are from 6 to 11 p.m. (midnight on Fridays and Saturdays).

• This Friday, Oct. 19, two leading organizations are teaming up to help students with autism. For children on the spectrum, technology is one field in which they can excel, yet many do not know or receive the training. But LexisNexis Risk Solutions, one of the leading tech employers in the area, wants to change that and is teaming up with Florida Atlantic University’s iRISE2 Mentoring Program to host a learning camp for local students from SouthTech Academy who are on the spectrum.

• Even though Palm Beach County is known for its vast wealth, one in six residents do not know where their next meal will come from according to the Palm Beach County Food Bank. Since the majority of Palm Beach State College students are residents of the county, they too may be struggling to get enough to eat. To help ensure they have this basic need met, the College has relocated and expanded its food pantry, now called Panther’s Pantry.

• Officials at Boca Raton Regional Hospital (BRRH) today announced the appointment of Dana Jacobs, MD; Izdean Mufleh, DO and Carlos Victorica, MD to the Hospital’s BocaCare® Physician Network.

• Art enthusiasts can expect to be moved this fall by three exhibits that cover a range of topics including sexual assault and its effect on victims. The exhibits, which will be displays at The Art Gallery at Eissey Campus and The Gallery at Lake Worth Campus, showcase stories, ideas and perceptions through paintings, drawings, photography, graphic design and more. They are free and open to the public and feature artwork created

by PBSC students and community artists.

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COMMUNITY First-Generation Student Success PBSC Launches New Information Security Website Hosts Urban Male Institute

The Urban Male Initiative within FAU’s Office of First Generation Student Success recently hosted a free, two-day institute at FAU’s College of Business for faculty, staff and students.

The event was an opportunity for urban male students to gain insights from industry leaders and forge network connections. Participants engaged in thought-provoking dialogues and presentations on self-awareness, involvement and leadership.

“The institute was designed to accelerate a positive change, reframe the thinking process, and infiltrate the lives of urban males,” said Ron Oliver, director of FAU’s First-Generation Student Success. “Participants left the event with the tools they need to become actively engaged with their own success.”

The Urban Male Initiative is designed to help students better navigate their college experience and build their connection to the university community.

Cyberattacks are increasing, both in number and sophistication. They’re now the third-largest threat facing the world, following natural disasters and extreme weather, according to the World Economic Forum’s 2018 Global Risks Report.

Therefore, the risks of not securing files are more dangerous than ever, especially for organizations. To help make Palm Beach State College more secure, the College’s Information Security Office, a division of the IT department, has launched a new information security website in conjunction with National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The site aims to educate the PBSC community on the steps they can take to reduce their chances of being victims of cybercrime.

Visitors can learn the six steps to better security, why Florida has the worst cyber security habits, tricks scammers use, the steps to secure personal social media accounts and more.

The site also features The Phish Tank, which provides PBSC employees and students with a self-service way to determine if an email they have received is a known phishing attempt to lure personal and financial information from them.

In addition, when employees receive suspicious emails, they will have the option to either check on The Phish Tank to see if it’s been flagged as a phishing attempt or they can click the Phishing Alert Button that will soon be installed on their

Outlook Toolbar. Clicking this button will forward a copy of the email to the Information Security Office and delete it from that employees’ inbox.

“This site is a really important and useful tool,” said Guy Albertini, information security officer. “Not only is it educational, but if you put all of the advice to practice on a routine basis, you’ll significantly reduce your chances of being compromised.”

The site also includes information on upcoming cybersecurity events that will take place at the College. The next event will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 24 in the Center for Bachelor’s Programs, room 103, on the Lake Worth campus.

The event, titled “Cybersecurity: It’s Not Secure Without You,” will feature a representative from the U.S. Secret Service, Miami-Electronic Crimes Task Force, and a panel featuring Albertini; Lenny Chesal, known as “The Godfather” of the South Florida Technology Alliance and co-founder and co-chair of IT Palooza; PBSC Cybersecurity Professors Dr. Kerry Enfinger and Brent Ferns; Paul Vedders, managing director at VXIT IT Consulting and Services; and Ana Roldan, associate vice provost and chief information security officer at Miami Dade College.

The event, which is free and open to the public, aims to increase awareness of cybersecurity and job opportunities.

City of Boca Raton Introduced New Water Wagon on October 20 The City of Boca Raton Utility Services Department recently designed and constructed a 2,000 lb. mobile water station to provide chilled tap water for residents and visitors at City events. The innovative water wagon, named the Mobile Aqua Refreshing Station (MARS), provides a costeffective and sustainable solution for event attendees to access cold, City tap water with their own refillable water bottles.

The MARS made its debut at the Art in Public Places Red Reef Mural unveiling on Saturday, October 20 from 9am – 11am at the Red Reef Park West Walls next to the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center trail.

According to Chris Helfrich, Utility Services Director, “City of Boca Raton tap water is better, safer, sustainable and of high quality. The MARS is an innovative unit that will provide our residents with cold, clean, safe water and reduce the use of bottled water. Utility Services wants to provide a convenient way for our residents to experience our tap water outside their

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homes.”

In order to provide cold tap water to event-goers, the MARS is loaded with 900 lbs. of ice that sits on 300 feet of copper tubing. City water runs through the tubing from a hose connected to a potable source. The water is then distributed through four spigots and a water fountain faucet, with one spigot accessible for children and the water fountain faucet designed for ADA accessibility.

The concept of the MARS encourages event attendees to think sustainably. Residents are encouraged to bring refillable water bottles from home to City events where the MARS station will be available for use at no cost. Not only does it reduce the purchase of bottled water, it reduces the likelihood of plastic water bottles ending up in the ocean.

Lindsey Nieratka, Boca Raton’s Sustainability Manager, added that plastic in the ocean is projected to outweigh fish by 2050, “so keeping our oceans clean by reducing waste is crucial.”

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Boca Library Presents “Pride & Honor”

Photo Exhibit by Veronique Viardin

The Boca Raton Public Library is pleased to announce a new photo exhibit

by Veronique Viardin called “Pride & Honor: Native-American Indian Portraits” at the Downtown Library.

Visitors will enjoy a spirited collection of black-and-white portraits depicting modern-day faces of Native-American Indians.

These stunning photographs were taken at a pow-wow ceremony where NativeAmerican Indians united to celebrate their heritage with feasting, singing and dancing.

“As I focused to capture the old and the newer generations dancing before me,” notes Viardin, “I was deeply moved by their courageous spirits and sacred songs.”

French-Puerto Rican photographer Veronique Viardin is inspired by nature

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and the human condition. Driven by her curiosity, sense of wonder and love of art, she is inspired to create fine-art photography saturated with equal parts beauty and emotion.

“Pride & Honor” will run from November 16, 2018 - January 25, 2019, at the Downtown Library, an Art in Public Places venue, at 400 NW 2nd Avenue. The exhibit is free and open to the public during regular library hours.

The Boca Raton Public Library provides outstanding library services, resources, and programs that meet the educational, recreational, cultural, and informational needs of library users in its two locations.

For more information about the Boca Raton Public Library, please visit www. bocalibrary.org.

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By C. Ron Allen

Agent of Change: Revered Retired Judge Edward Rodgers dead at 90

Retired Palm Beach County Circuit Judge, who was the county’s first black prosecutor, black judge and developer of the county’s specialty courts for those with addiction issues, has died at the age of 90.

Mandatory retirement forced the trailblazer to step down in 1995 after 22 years on the bench.

But instead of relaxing, he quickly got immersed in his community. He served as a council member and mayor on the Riviera Beach City Council and as the first chair of the county’s ethics commission.

Judge Rodgers had an insightful vision for our treatment courts. He understood to end the cycle of recidivism, the criminal justice system had to change. He was that agent of change and in 1991; he formed the first Drug Court in Riviera Beach. He later replicated it in Delray Beach and West Palm Beach.

That specialty court program has changed and saved countless lives through tough love and compassion.

I first met Judge Rodgers in the late 1980s, when he was one of a handful of black judges on the bench; I was a news reporter for one of our local dailies. The late Justice Marvin Mounts, who as instrumental in the foun-ding of

KOP Mentoring Network, introduced us after he saw our “some shared synergy”.

Judge Rodgers, who also was my fraternity brother, was always ready to offer sage advice.

He served as the chief judge in the early years of KOPMN’s annual Black History Brain Bowl competition, a jeopardy-style competition, which quizzed students in the tricounty area on African American history.

At the inception of KOPMN, he was among three men who met at the old Delray Beach Fire Department on the third Saturday mornings each month to speak some sense to a group of rambunctious boys.

Whenever I ran into him in the courthouse of or gatherings, he would give me his trademark.

When I was president of one of the Rotary Clubs in Delray Beach, he once cautioned me of the importance to “create some balance in” my life. (I was wearing a few hats

simultaneously - reporter, active mentor, active fraternity member, active masonic lodge member, and naval reservist).

“You have to make sure you are fit and charged to be able to do for others, young brother,” he cautioned me. “We need you to be here to help save these young boys from the streets, a rehab center or the grave.”

The Pittsburgh native served the country bravely in uniform as a corpsman in the Navy Hospital Corps during World War II and later attended Howard University in Washington, D.C. It was there he met his future bride, Gwendolyn Baker, of West Palm Beach. The newlyweds made Palm Beach County their new home in 1950.

Judge often shared stories of how he sold insurance for the Afro-American Life Insurance Company, the only company that served blacks then. He also worked as a shop teacher and a guidance counselor at the

newly opened black Roosevelt High School.

Angst by the low pay teachers were receiving and the injustices he witnessed firsthand, he applied to law school.

The University of Miami’s law school accepted him but rescinded the offer after learning of his pigmentation, he often shared.

He was however accepted at Florida A& M University law school in 1960, from where he graduated top of his class of six.

The fierce young lawyer took on some establishments, among them the West Palm Beach Police Department, Good Samaritan Hospital and then the Children’s Home of Juvenile Court, today called Children’s Home Society.

He fought to desegregate the hospital and Children’s Home Society.

In 1964, then State Attorney Mounts appointed Judge Rodgers the county’s first black prosecutor and, in 1973, Gov. Reubin Askew appointed him to the bench.

Several of his former colleagues, including some whom he mentored, said they will long remember him for his sharp legal mind, independence and integrity.

I am profoundly saddened but will always be so proud to have had not only a fraternity brother and friend beyond compare, but a man of honor and service to so many in this county.

Rest in peace, my brother.

POSITIVE LIVING

By Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr.

Don’t Stop Growing As Long As You Live!

Human learning has no limits, nor is it confined to a school setting. It’s good when a child starts going to school, reaching as many levels as possible, but it needs not stop when the highest academic level has been reached. It can stretch beyond that context in order to bring a type of satisfaction that adds to the excitement of living, regardless of age.

In the case of some, formal education may entail college, graduate school, and even post-graduate studies.

Nevertheless, the emphasis here is in the importance of making learning a life-long activity, whether formal or informal. The idea is to maintain a sense of curiosity which can be observed on many fronts as well. Reading with regularity is one of the exciting possibilities here!

For a long time, I have observed the habit with friends I admire, each time we have breakfast, lunch, or dinner together, of inquiring what have they been reading lately, and what impact has that book or essay had in their life. Depending on what it is, and to what extent my personal curiosity is truly excited by the response, I annotate the title and, at the earliest possible moment, I order it for myself and read. In many ways my large, personal library, has increased through the years by this practice, beyond countless more volumes I chose for myself by other means as well.

Learning is not to be limited only to school time alone. At school, at any level, we receive tools, we are stimulated to associate issues and things, we learn how

applicable what we acquire is to life and work, besides other benefits that formal schooling promotes and provides. Yet, personal thinking is the ultimate objective – the ability of developing ideas learned into new levels!

Furthermore, at school one is obligated to follow a curriculum previously established, which is basic to much of all future learning. And it is precisely here that one’s curiosity needs to continue on its own, seeking new resources, appropriating new disciplines, and experiencing the benefits which immediately become ours, and are applicable to varied sectors of our human operation.

We live at a time when science and technology are offering humanity unprecedented benefits to enrich lives and

encourage associations between multiple areas of knowledge. Those who take rightful advantage of such possibilities grow, while those who feel they’ve learned enough already, shall only remain static or miss exciting opportunities which come with any form of learning.

The purchase of books, visits to a local library, attendance at interesting lectures and seminars, listening or watching significant talks on CDs or DVDs are only few of countless, available sources for increasing personal knowledge which brings individual growth and immense pleasure.

Formal schooling may have given the necessary tools to participate in a profession or career. Continuing, personal searches can offer other types of knowledge that will make life more exciting, as we grow in it, and continue producing for the benefit of humankind!

Dr. Synesio Lyra, Jr. is a Florida resident who, for many years, was a professor at the post-graduate level. He is a writer, a sought-after conference speaker, a man who lived in five continents of the world, having received his education in four of them. When he resided in southern California, he wrote a weekly column for the daily “Anaheim Bulletin,” which was carried for about six years, until he moved to south Florida.

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COLUMNISTS BOCA SOCIETY HAPPENINGS

FAITH

By Charlotte Beasley

By Robert J. Tamasy

Birthday Celebration in Havana, Cuba What a special birthday it was! A Gatsby fundraiser for Lynn Cancer Institute where I raised over $8000. And then it was on to a cruise to Havana, Cuba with my daughter, Melanie who flew down from N.Y. to be with me. We visited the Hotel Nacional and enjoyed Cuba Libre’s and Mojito and then it was on to Club Tropicana for a Wow of a show. Awesome experience.

Who Will Remember Your Name

Patrick Morley, who wrote the best-selling book, The Man in the Mirror, and became a pioneer in the Christian men’s movement a few decades ago, is an astute observer of humankind. Recently he began a blog post by reflecting on “an enormously successful businessman and iconic philanthropist” in his city:

“His name was constantly in the press,” Morley wrote. “He was far more well-known than you or I will ever be, yet 10 years after the last time I heard his name, I cannot remember it. And there are many more just like him.” Then he asked his readers, “Who will remember your name 10 years after you die? What a great question by which to prioritize your life!”

Morley was right. Most of the people who make the headlines today, those whose names are heard almost daily in the business periodicals, news broadcasts, or entertainment media, will be long forgotten within a decade’s time, replaced by other more recently “famous” individuals.

Think, for instance, of the “onehit wonders” in the music industry. They recorded one or two popular songs that kept everyone humming for a while, then seemingly disappeared. Occasionally we might hear their songs again in the radio, but we are at a loss trying to remember

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who the recording artists were.

The same could be said about one-time “stars” in any field of endeavor, including the business and professional world. So the question is valid: Who will remember your name 10 years after you die – and if they do remember it, why?

In the Bible’s book of Proverbs, we find a number of thought-provoking references that underscore how fleeting fame can be. We also can learn how to establish a name that will be remembered – and for good reasons:

A good name is priceless. A solid reputation can be destroyed in a moment of bad judgment, but a lasting legacy fondly remembered requires an entire lifetime to establish. “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold” (Proverbs 22:1).

Be someone people want to remember, not are eager to forget. There are good leaders and bad leaders; bad ones are not likely to be remembered for long. “The memory of the righteous will be a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot” (Proverbs 10:7). “Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of the wicked, for the evil man has no future hope, and the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out” (Proverbs 24:19-20).

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VOLUNTEERISM IN BOCA RATON

By Jay Van Vechten

Volunteerism Is Alive And Well In Boca Raton

Volunteerism and ‘giving back’ to the community are very much at the heart of Boca Raton. In fact, the majority of the city’s social activities center on charitable events. From casual parties where guests dress in western attire, to the fanciest of black tie galas, the residents of Boca are more than ready to support their favorite charity in everything from boots to high heels. Bands play, cameras flash, Champagne corks pop, everyone laughs, dances and chats the night away.

And for a few hours all the cares of the day seemingly disappear.

Want to get in on the fun yourself ?

There are more than 60 local charities to choose from, the options to get behind something you believe in are almost endless.

My own charity, the American Disabilities Foundation, Inc., sponsors the annual Boating & Beach Bash for People with Disabilities.

The Bash, now in its 11 th year, hosts thousands of South Florida families dealing with debilitating challenges. The event, held each March, offers special needs guests a fun-filled respite from their daily life, while providing an enjoyable time for family members and caregivers.

We offer a complimentary BBQ lunch, a concert, a Kids Fun Zone, water sports on the beach, boat rides on the Intracoastal, 40+ exhibitors, therapy ponies for petting, costumed action heroes and even a miniature accessible train that spends the day chugging through Spanish River Park, home of the Bash.

None of what we do would be possible without our extraordinary team of 400+ volunteers and dozen board members. Among them is Boca Raton’s own Assistant Fire Chief, John Luca. Several years ago John was diagnosed with neurosarcoidosis, a neuro-degenerative disease with no known cure. It produces debilitating and extremely painful ‘demyelinating lesions’ on John’s spinal cord.

As his condition worsened, he turned to me sensing I would understand how being struck with a disability at the height of one’s career would change the course of his life. I should know. It happened to me 17 years ago.

John felt guilt believing he was letting people down and that he would never live up to his full potential. He knew his love for the fire service, especially run-

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ning emergency calls, was about to change forever. On a personal level, he couldn’t help but focus on the worst case scenarios, which played over and over in his mind.

Those emotional struggles combined with his constant and progressive physical ailments caused him considerable heartache.

During our talk I reassured him and asked that he consider joining the board of our foundation. I knew our team would be of help and could comfort him.

Today John says he has found a second home with our foundation’s board, where he came to realize that by surrounding himself with positive, kindhearted people he was able to overcome his own fears and concerns. He says the Bash, the foundation and the support and love from his family and friends, have inspired him to keep pushing forward. He has vowed to keep fighting his good fight to slow his disease’s progression. In the meantime, he remains front and center with all Bash and foundation activities.

Sometimes we find in life that giving back means also receiving.

If you too are interested in volunteering in the greater Boca Raton area, I suggest you do the following: First, think about what interests you and start making calls to organizations that could benefit from your donation of time - perhaps the most precious thing you have to offer them. Use Google or the Yellow Pages for your initial research. Here are a few categories to consider: Animals and Pet Rescue; Culture and the Arts; Children and Youth; Community Activism; Crisis Support; Disabilities; Literacy and Education; Politics; Environment; Health; Homelessness; Hunger; Seniors; Veterans, and Women’s Issues.

If you are interested in specific volunteer opportunities in Boca, check out the listings at bocaguide.com/volunteer. html. You can also contact the Spirit of Giving Network at 561-299-1205. The Network’s staff will train you in how to be a volunteer and help match you to a local nonprofit organization.

Visit www.spiritofgivingnetwork.com. For further information about the Boating & Beach Bash for People with Disabilities visit: www.boatingbeachbash.com or call 561.715.2622 to volunteer.

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New Physicians Join BocaCare Physician Network

Officials at Boca Raton Regional Hospital (BRRH) today announced the appointment of Dana Jacobs, MD; Izdean Mufleh, DO and Carlos Victorica, MD to the Hospital’s BocaCare® Physician Network.

Dr. Jacobs is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Stony Brook University School of Medicine in Stony Brook, New York. Her postgraduate training included a residency in Family Medicine at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, an affiliate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Queens, New York. She was recognized as a Super Doctors “Rising Star” in 2013 and 2014

by The New York Times Magazine and Top Doctor in 2018 by Palm Beach Illustrated. Dr. Jacobs offers outpatient services from the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute facility.

Dr. Izdean Mufleh is board-eligible for the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Florida and com-

pleted a residency in Internal Medicine at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Dr. Mufleh is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Osteopathic Association.

Dr. Victorica is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He graduated from the University of Florida College Of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. He completed his internship and residency in Family and Social Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York. Dr. Victorica was an Assistant Clinical Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine in Temple, Texas. He also held positions as Clinical Preceptor with Georgia Southern University and as Medical Director of the Rape Crisis Center of the Coastal Empire, while in Savannah, Georgia.

“We are pleased to welcome these primary care physicians to our Hospital’s expanding BocaCare network,” said Amy Cole, President of BocaCare® and Vice President of Physician Networks at BRRH.

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SPORTS

Palm Beach Atlantic Sailfish Claim Second Straight SSC Title For the second straight year, the Palm Beach Atlantic men’s soccer team has claimed the Sunshine State Conference regular-season championship. The ‘Fish did so in style Tuesday night with a 5-1 win over Embry-Riddle.

PBA (17-1, 9-1 SSC) got going early as Cadu Cusatisscored his first goal of the night in the in the 22nd minute off a pass from Claudio Rivadeneira. Cusatis added another goal – his sixth of the year early in the second half. Rivadeneira added another assist in the 25th minute as he connected with Guillermo Deal for his fourth goal of the season.

Jack Burrows notched his seventh of the year before halftime in the 36th minute as Marc Hebbeker set him up. The

Sailfish Complete Comeback Against Barry in Miami Shores

goal for Burrows ties him for the team lead with Rivadeneira. Raphael Campos rounded out the scoring as Drew Fulmer set him up for his third of the season.

The win over the Eagles improves the Sailfish record to 18-1-1 over the last two years in the Sunshine State Conference.

The Sailfish are currently ranked No.3 in the United Soccer Coaches Top-25 and will head to the Sunshine State Conference Tournament as the top seed for the second straight year.

The opponent for PBA will be the winner of the No. 4 seed and No. 5 seed match that will be held on Monday, October 29. The ‘Fish will host their semifinal match on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m.

No. 17 ranked Palm Beach Atlantic volleyball traveled south on Tuesday for a midweek matchup with No. 24 ranked Barry University, and came back from down two sets to one to defeat the Bucs in five sets in thrilling fashion. The Sailfish have won nine in a row and are now 23-3 on the season.

The Sailfish got off to a very slow start, as they found themselves down 21-11 in the opening set. The ‘Fish found their life offensively late in the set however, and stormed back to make the set close but fell 25-21 in the opener.

The Sailfish were down 15-9 in the second set as things were not going their way early. PBA then went on a 7-1 run, highlighted by two Molly Burkhardt kills and aces by Ally Rohn and Carly Middleton, to tie the set at 16. The Sailfish then pulled away late and won the second set 25-22 to tie the match.

The Sailfish struggled in set three, as they had just nine kills in the set and fell behind 2-1 to the Buccaneers. Amber Rowoldt gave the ‘Fish a nice boost off the bench in the set with three kills but it was not enough to overcome the large deficit.

The Sailfish were down 14-10 in the fourth set and things were looking bleak before Ally Smith kept a point alive with

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an incredible one-handed dig and the Sailfish went on to win the point and four out of the next five to tie the set at 15. The set was back-and-forth from that point with neither team leading by more than two points. The Sailfish went on to win the fourth set 26-24 as Rowoldt led the Sailfish with six kills in the set.

The fifth set was close early, as the teams were tied at five before the Sailfish won three straight points to take an 8-5 lead at the changeover. Freshman Carly Middleton then went on an extraordinary run, as she picked up five consecutive service aces to open up a 13-5 lead.

The Bucs then mounted a comeback of their own to cut the Sailfish lead to 14-11 before a Sophie Hoekstra kill ended the match for the Sailfish.

Hoekstra led the Sailfish with 12 kills on the night while Rowoldt finished with 11 in just three sets. Maddie Spanhad nine kills and four blocks while Rohn had eight kills, two aces, and 19 digs. Burkhardt finished with 45 assists, 22 digs, and six kills on the night while Lilly Turner led the Sailfish with 25 digs.

The Sailfish will return to action on Friday, Oct. 26 as they will travel to Winter Park, Fla. for a matchup with Rollins College at 7 p.m.

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FAU Women’s Soccer Extends Academic Award Streak For the third straight year, the Florida Atlantic University women’s soccer team has been rewarded for their success off the pitch, as the program recently received the 2017-18 United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award.

The Owls posted a 3.27 cumulative GPA during the past season, and has now received this recognition five times overall (2011, 2012, 2016, 2017 and 2018). The full list of 2017-18 honorees can be found HERE. “We are honored again to be recognized by United Soccer Coaches for our young ladies’ work in the classroom last year,” said Head Coach Patrick Baker.

“The award marks our third consecutive year of recognition and I’m proud of our players for their academic success. Many people watch us play throughout the season, but few see and realize how hard our

players work in the classroom year-round.

The academic award reflects the true dedication of a student-athlete and we are pleased to have achieved this honor for our athletic department and our women’s soccer program. We continue to recruit highly-touted student-athletes that want to excel in school and on the soccer field.”

Pairing with their classroom success, FAU is succeeding on the field this year as well, slotting second in the current Conference USA standings heading into the 2018 regular season finale. The Owls hold a 7-1-1 league record and just recently posted their 10th overall victory, reaching double digits for the fourth straight year. FAU travels south to take on FIU on Friday night at 7 p.m., in the team’s final matchup before next week’s Conference USA Championship tournament.

Soroh, Leslie Earn Players of the Week Honors

Florida Atlantic University has named Andrew Soroh and Amanda Leslie student-athletes of the week.

Andrew Soroh stepped up for the defense when the Owls needed him against Marshall on Saturday. He racked up a career-high 13 tackles (2 solo, 11 assisted), which matches the number of tackles he had accumulated from his first five games going into Saturday. Three of Soroh’s tackles were recorded for a loss, and he also logged in half a sack for a loss of 4 yards. The redshirt senior from Miami has converted to linebacker this season and has been key for the FAU’s defensive unit.

Amanda Leslie propelled herself to the top of the leaderboard at the FAU Fall Invitational, earning her first collegiate victory. The junior from Parkland, Florida,

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carded 73-70-69 (212) for a two-under par score. Leslie’s 69 (-3) third round score that won the tournament was tied for the lowest single-round score of the tournament. The women’s team claimed first overall as a team after carding 295-291-293 through three rounds for a season-low of 879 during the tournament.

Soroh and the football team are back at home against Louisiana Tech on Friday at 6:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network and ESPN West Palm 106.3 FM. The women’s golf team have a 3-month break before they head to Tampa for the Florida Challenge on Monday, January 28.

For tickets, call the FAU Ticket Office at 1-866-FAU-OWLS or log on to FAUSports.com.

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