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Students celebrate South Florida National TRIO Day at Palm Beach State College

More than 500 current and former participants of federally funded TRIO programs run by Palm Beach State and other colleges, universities and nonprofit organizations came together for a South Florida National TRIO Day celebration Feb. 25 at Palm Beach State College’s Lake Worth campus.

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The Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival opens March 5

Boynton Beach PAL Basketball Program to Host All-Star Team Tryouts for Brooklyn, NY Tournament

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Program is hosting AllStar Team tryouts on Friday, March 3 from 6 pm – 9 pm at the Ezell Hester, Jr. Community Center (1901 N. Seacrest Blvd.) in Boynton Beach. The top young men (ages 17-19) who try out will be selected for the team and compete in the Necelina McDonald (NMMF) Memorial Foundation basketball tournament in Brooklyn, New York this April.

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Hanley Foundation Names Rachel Pappert Docekal Chief Executive Officer COMMUNITY see page 8

Boca Raton Police Investigate Barricaded Subject With Grenade COMMUNITY see page 10

Katherine Alano Joins Boca Helping Hands As Financial Controller COMMUNITY see page 18 A.D. Henderson Students Enjoy Career Day

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• The Boca Raton Airport Authority (BRAA) has been awarded the Corporate Community Service Award by the George Snow Scholarship Fund, honoring the airport’s commitment and contributions to the students of Palm Beach County.

• Five professors from varied academic disciplines have been selected as Palm Beach State College’s 2023 recipients of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development Excellence Awards. NISOD annually recognizes faculty and staff chosen by their respective community and technical colleges for excellence in teaching and learning. The award winners will be recognized at NISOD’s annual International Conference on Teaching and Learning Excellence, which is scheduled for May 27-30 in Austin, Texas.

• More than 500 current and former participants of federally funded TRIO programs run by Palm Beach State and other colleges, universities and nonprofit organizations came together for a South Florida National TRIO Day celebration Feb. 25 at Palm Beach State College’s Lake Worth campus. Palm Beach State hosted the event for the first time in partnership with TRIO programs from Broward College, Florida International University, Miami Dade College, Florida Atlantic University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Indian River State College, Frost Science Museum and the League of United Latin American Citizens.

• A new Florida Atlantic University study on America’s urban travel trends shows important variations in travel behaviors across income, home ownership, ethnicity, gender, age, and life-cycle stages. The sixth in a series of studies compared changes in travel modes, trip frequency, trip distance and vehicle ownership among a range of socioeconomic groups using nationwide travel survey data since 1977.

• Students at A.D. Henderson University School in Boca Raton were able to get a glimpse into their potential future as more than 40 presenters dropped by for Career Day today. Professionals presented in an array of fields – ranging from archaeology and biology, to firefighting and law enforcement, to many different specializations in athletics and the medical field. Students, from kindergarten through ninth grade, also were allowed to dress up as the career of their choice.

• The Olympic Heights competitive cheerleading team has wrapped up its most successful season to date with a third-place finish at the national championships. The team’s accomplishment is a testament to the hard work and dedication of its members, who have been working tirelessly since the start of the season to achieve their goals.

• Boca Raton’s luxury real estate market has seen a significant surge in interest lately, thanks to a growing number of millionaires looking to buy second homes in the area. According to a recent report by CNBC, this trend is part of a larger trend of wealthy Americans seeking out second homes in towns across the United States.

• Thanks to the generous support of fundraisers, sponsors and more than 500 runners, walkers, and cyclists, the 13th Annual LOOP for Literacy raised a record $88,000! The proceeds will fund literacy programs provided by the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. The Coalition focuses on helping children and adults succeed in school and life.

• Boca Helping Hands (BHH) has appointed Katherine Alano to the role of Financial Controller of the non-profit organization. Ms. Alano has over 25 years’ experience in financial management for private, government and non-profit industries. She has held executive roles in several high-profile organizations including the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers; the largest performing arts center in the Southeast, The Straz Center; a leading IT Recruiting firm, Veredus Corporation; and the designer brand Bugatchi Uomo.

• Student teams from local school districts, surrounding states and some international teams, will participate in the FIRST® Robotics Competition South Florida Regional for an opportunity to win regional recognition for design excellence, sportsmanship, teamwork, and more, and advance to the FIRST Championship competition. The public is encouraged to attend, catch the excitement of this intense competition, and cheer on their favorite teams. Admission is free.

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Six Named to Palm Beach County 2023 Woman of Impact Class

West Palm Beach, FL – Six prominent local women will help advance heart health and raise lifesaving funds to fight their No. 1 health threat with the American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, as members of its Palm Beach County 2023 Woman of Impact class. In a related program, local teen Eva Vukusich is Palm Beach County’s first Teen of Impact.

Each year a select group of individuals across Palm Beach County are nominated by their peers to become an American Heart Association Woman of Impact nominee because of their passion and drive to make a difference in the community and raise awareness of women’s cardiovascular health.

“Cardiovascular disease remains our No. 1 killer so it’s vital for all women to take charge of their heart health and encourage others to do the same,” said Ashley Vertuno, CEO of HCA Florida JFK North Hospital and Chair of the 2023 Go Red for Women movement in Palm Beach County. “While we’ve made some great strides over the years, we still have a long way to go. For example, American Heart Association surveys have found younger generations of women, Gen Z and Millennials, are less likely than prior generations to be aware that cardiovascular disease is their greatest health threat.1 We must raise our voices for all ages and stages of life and make sure all Palm Beach County women know how to take steps now to protect our heart later.”

Palm Beach County’s 2023 Woman of Impact Nominees are:

Collette Cattafi, Director of Emergency Services, Behavior Health Intake, & Addiction Stabilization Unit at JFK North Medical Center

Jyrece McClendon, Interim Dean of Academic Affairs at Palm Beach State College

Shenetria Moore, Owner of SHE Holdings

Iliana Rentz, Head of Vegetation Management for NextEra Energy

Thais R. Sullivan, Senior Vice President at Valley Bank

Maya Asha Underwood, Medical Educator at Palm Beach County School District

For the first time, the American Heart Association Palm Beach County also has a Teen of Impact: 18-year-old Palm Beach County resident Eva Vukusich. Vukusich will be using her personal experience of witnessing her dad having a heart attack to spread awareness for heart disease.

“By using their influence, their local networks and their unique lived experiences, these volunteers are able to make a measurable difference in our community and

we are so grateful for each of them,” said Grasford W. Smith, Partner at Akerman LLP and Chairman of the American Heart Association Palm Beach County Board of Directors. “Woman of Impact truly embodies the power of coming together to create important and lasting change for good.”

Woman of Impact is an extension of the American Heart Association’s long-standing Go Red for Women movement, a comprehensive platform designed to increase women’s heart health awareness and serve as a catalyst for change to improve the lives of women globally.

While most cardiac events can be prevented, cardiovascular disease continues to take the lives of 1 in 3 women in Palm Beach County and nationwide. According to 2019 data from the Florida Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 34.9% of adult women in Palm Beach County reported having hypertension and 5% reported having had a heart attack.

Beginning on National Wear Red Day, Feb. 3, 2023, hundreds of Woman of Impact nominees nationwide embarked on a 9-week journey to help transform the health of women. Each week, nominees and their Impact Teams, made up of friends or family members, participate in activities designed to create a culture of wellness and health equity. Activities include educational events, learning and spreading the word about CPR, getting active, recruiting women to participate in research, and more. Nominees and their Impact Teams also raise critical funds for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement in Palm Beach County.

On April 19 at the Palm Beach County Go Red for Women Luncheon at the Pelican Club in Jupiter, the woman whose team has the highest number of impact points— awarded through a combination of fundraising and mission impact activities —is named Palm Beach County’s 2023 Woman of Impact Award Winner. The nominee with the most points nationwide will be named the National Woman of Impact Award Winner.

To learn more about the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement in Palm Beach County visit PBGoRed.Heart.org.

The American Heart Association Palm Beach County serves the residents of Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties. Sponsors and volunteers assist the organization in guiding efforts to reduce incidences of heart disease and stroke, the Nos. 1 and 5 leading killers, respectively, of American men and women.

Hanley Foundation Names Rachel Pappert Docekal Chief Executive Officer

Palm Beach, FL — West Palm Beach-based Hanley Foundation has announced that Rachel Pappert Docekal, MBA, Ed.D. will return to take the helm as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1. Docekal will oversee Board and donor relations, while creating strategies to support Hanley’s lifesaving programs and expansion initiatives.

Dr. Docekal previously served as CEO of Hanley Foundation from August 2010 until December 2014, prior to founding the Lyrae Group and serving as its Managing Director. She has also held senior leadership roles at Nova Southeastern University, the University of Pittsburgh, and the South Florida Science Museum. Docekal was named one of South Florida Business Journal’s “25 Most Influential Women” in 2012.

“Rachel brings a rare combination of business sense, creativity, and the vision of seeing ‘beyond the present to the possible.’ Understanding the passion and empathy needed for community-based work, she will determine where Hanley Foundation needs to be and how to get there to help us achieve our goals,” said Chip James, Hanley Foundation Board Chairman.

Jan Cairnes, Hanley Foundation’s previous CEO, is taking on a new role, serving as National Director of Public Policy, a key, new position as Hanley grows its programs and services

nationwide. In her new role, Cairnes will expand the Foundation’s advocacy work nationwide, focusing on combating the stigma around substance use disorders. Cairnes will also launch a parenting podcast focusing on essential topics from the challenges of breastfeeding to postpartum mental health, raising resilient children, and parenting the parent, to name a few. The informational episodes will offer parenting support and feature experts in the field.

Docekal is intimately involved in community service initiatives. She is a board member of the Economic Council of Palm Beach County co-chairing two of their policy committees; the chair-elect of Palm Beach County’s Criminal Justice Commission; a past chairman of the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Mounts Botanical Garden Board of Directors. Dr. Docekal is a member of Leadership Florida’s Cornerstone XXXVI Class and Leadership Palm Beach County Focus.

Docekal holds a Bachelor of Arts from Chatham College; a Master of Business Administration from The Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh; and a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University.

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

JARC Florida Hosts 37th Annual Gala Dinner at Boca West Country Club

Boca Raton, FL – JARC Florida, a non-profit, non-sectarian organization that provides programs and services to educate and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is hosting its 37th Annual Gala on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida. The event kicks off at 6:00 pm with cocktails followed by the program start and dinner at 7:00 pm. The Aladdin-themed event invokes the Genie from the Lamp to grant JARC FL’s wish that you join them for the evening of dinner and dancing.

With Sheila & Marvin Greenberg and Sandy & Jerry Kransdorf serving as gala chairs, entertainer Sam Simon will be the master of ceremonies for the sixth year. A silent and live auction will take place, co-chaired by Judy Rosen and Ronni Sommer, and Jill Tompkins will serve as the Client Gala Chair.

“The JARC Gala Dinner Dance is always a celebration of JARC clients, their families, our staff, generous donors and volunteers, and those partners that make it all possible,” said Jeffrey Zirulnick, Chief Executive Officer for JARC Florida. “Our event

Boynton Beach PAL Basketball Program to Host All-Star Team Tryouts for Brooklyn, NY Tournament

is always a hit for our guests as we invite everyone to come be a part of the excitement by enjoying the festivities!”

JARC’s 37th Annual Gala will raise money to support JARC FL and its essential programs and services including the Dr. Allen & Annette Stone Adult Day Training Program, The Selma & Irving Ettenberg Foundation Community Works and ADAPT (Adults Aging in Place Together). Last year’s event raised more than $800,000. Zirulnick says the organization’s goal is to surpass that number this year.

Tickets can be purchased at https://jarcfl.org/events2/gala/ for $295 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are still available by contacting Fallon Gechter at fallong@jarcfl.org or 561-558-2572.

Sponsors include Charmed Life Home Care, The Pargh Foundation, Marcia & Barry Kaufman, Jeff & Jill Tompkins Ellen & Eric Gechter, The Boca Raton Observer and Debbie & Roy Weisman, Karen & John Gardner, Peter & Elizabeth Levine, Parkshore Pharmacon, Caryn J. Clayman, Lynne & Howard Halpern, and The Haverford Trust Company.

Boynton Beach, FL – The Boynton Beach PAL Basketball Program is hosting All-Star Team tryouts on Friday, March 3 from 6 pm – 9 pm at the Ezell Hester, Jr. Community Center (1901 N. Seacrest Blvd.) in Boynton Beach. The top young men (ages 17-19) who try out will be selected for the team and compete in the Necelina McDonald (NMMF) Memorial Foundation basketball tournament in Brooklyn, New York this April.

There is no cost to try out or participate in the program; travel and tournament expenses will be covered by the league’s sponsors. No tryout pre-registration is required; walk-ins are welcome.

Eligible teens are required to bring valid identification with date of birth.

“Thanks to the generous contributions of the league’s main sponsor, Christ Fellowship Church of Boynton Beach, these talented teens will have the opportunity of a lifetime to play ball in Nork York at an all-expenses paid tournament representing the City of Boynton Beach,” said Bill Tome, Boynton Beach PAL Basketball Program Manager. “The memories made will last a lifetime and will serve to keep these teens on the right track.”

For additional information, call 561702-4887.

In contemporary society, it’s extremely rare that any individual would bypass a mirror before starting the day in the presence of others. A mirror helps us see that we want to look to the outside world in the way we prefer and planned. One’s personal confidence is enhanced when a mirror reveals and confirms what we desire to see!

One problem, however, is that any mirror will only show one’s external appearance, for it cannot display a person’s inner condition. Yet, the way one feels on the inside inevitably is also manifested on the out-

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“Mirror, Mirror on the Wall!”

side, at least in part. And that is a work which depends only on one’s self, not anybody else.

Cosmetics, as effective or costly as these products might be, cannot really conceal one’s internal disposition unless a disciplined life, a positive outlook, and a healthy mind totally devoid of worries and guilt, will help convey a sense of serenity, and the inner beauty should be there!

Nobody can bestow beauty on another. The truism that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” is not always true, although some persons may recognize genuine beauty where others

don’t! It’s true that one can acknowledge characteristics of true beauty in a person, apart from what any cosmetic wonder is capable of producing!

Whenever true beauty is perceived in another, it’s not exclusively physical in nature but just as potent and real. True beauty usually stems from within and is manifested outwardly, as other lives are attracted to a beautiful person, and tend to gravitate in that individual’s direction!

Be sure that consistently you recognize factors in your life that must be improved, attitudes which require change, besides other positive ges -

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tures which will accentuate what attracts you to others, as those desirable qualities, far more than mere looks or other extras keep you as an attractive personality. Beauty in humans is a feature that can be perennially restored, as each strives for a positive posture in all actions which are observed by many, and impact quite a few!

As you look in the mirror each day, be grateful for what you see, and continue making the inner and outer improvements which decisively contribute to your influence in society, and offer the personal satisfaction you are entitled to enjoy in daily life!

Considering a Leader Who Would Impress Jesus

One of the underestimated keys to business success is the ability to make a good impression on people we meet, especially those in positions of influence. And we all know the truth of the adage, you never get a second chance to make a good first impression. So, if you had the opportunity, what individual would you like to impress?

Shifting from the realm of the marketplace, what do you think it would have taken to impress someone of the magnitude of Jesus Christ? He arguably has had more influence over people from every nation and culture than anyone else in history. Yet, in chapter 7 of the gospel of Luke we read about a man who caused Jesus to marvel. This is particularly notable because unlike Jesus, this leader was not even a Jew; instead, he was a Gentile, a Roman centurion.

This brief story tells us about a mil-

itary leader, an official who commanded hundreds, asking Jesus to heal his servant. In this centurion we see several qualities which can help each of us become better leaders, even in the often impersonal, even harsh business and professional world.

The leader’s deep compassion. In Luke 7:2, we read, “And a centurion’s slave, who was highly regarded by him, was sick and about to die.”The first quality we discover is the officer’s compassion. We are told he regarded his slave highly and cared enough to pursue divine healing for him. This was extremely uncommon for that day, given the different standing of the two individuals, and very compassionate. How far would you go to care for each member of your team, including those who are under your authority?

The leader’s strategic wisdom. A second attribute about this centurion that

stands out is his strategic wisdom. He could have pleaded his case personally, or even tried to exert his official power to intimidate Jesus. Being a Gentile, however, this Roman leader suspected he would not have much sway over Jesus. Instead, Luke 7:3 states, “When he heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders asking Him to come and save the life of his slave.” This centurion wisely chose the Jewish leaders, people with a direct connection to Jesus, to ask on his behalf. Selecting the right people to represent you and your cause reveals strategic wisdom.

The leader’s courageous faith.The final attribute we see exhibited by this Roman centurion who asked Jesus to miraculously heal his servant is his courageous faith. He had obviously heard about Jesus and His miracles. Despite being a Gentile and not a Jew, basically an outsider to Jesus’ immediate sphere

of influence, the officer completely believed that Jesus could heal his servant. What is even more remarkable, he was also convinced that Jesus could command healing without even being present!

This is why in Luke 7:9 we are told, “Now when Jesus heard this, He marveled at him, and turned and said to the crowd that was following Him, ‘I say to you, not even in Israel have I found such great faith.’” The centurion not only believed Jesus could restore his servant to health, but also that He could accomplish it by long distance.

The centurion’s act of intercession showed that nothing – serious illness, cultural differences or distance – could deter his faith in Jesus’ healing ministry. In a similar way, we should all pray that our faith in Jesus remains strong enough to overcome whatever obstacles and business problems come our way.

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Caught in the Loop of Negativity?

A song from years ago complained, “If it wasn’t for bad luck, I wouldn’t have any luck at all.” These days, we could make a similar observation that if it wasn’t for bad news, we wouldn’t have any news at all. We don’t need to be reminded about the negativity spawned by the global pandemic. The mass media have seemed to revel in reports of deaths due to COVID-19, along with the countless cases of people being hospitalized with the virus. The old news mantra, “If it bleeds, it leads,” has taken center stage.

But that has not been the only cause of the negative environment in which we live. In many parts of the world, economic turmoil has reigned. Supply shortages of common goods have frustrated many of us. Threats of war in several parts of the world have created high anxiety. Violence is on the increase, as are suicides, drug abuse, and domestic strife. The list goes on.

The temptation is great to plunge into great despair, with the constant barrage of bad news causing us to believe that all hope is gone. But this temptation offers no positive outcome. So, how can we avoid it?

Leadership consultant Tim Kight recently seen that applies directly to this question. He said, “If you dwell on the negative, you simply feed your frustration or fear, which leads to bad decisions, which causes you to be even more anxious, angry, or afraid. It is a ‘doom loop.’ Press pause and interrupt the doom loop. Redirect your focus from the negative to the productive.”

Have you become caught up in a loop of negativity, or as Kight terms it, the “doom loop”? It has affected all of us to some extent, but there are ways of avoiding concentrating on the endless stream of bad news. We find sound advice in the Scriptures:

Develop a healthy mindset. We can allow our minds to become consumed by the continual stream of bad news and information, or we can make the conscious decision to focus on more positive, productive things. “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable will of God” (Romans 12:2).

Concentrate on positive, uplifting things. It has been said that you cannot keep birds from flying over your head, but you can keep them from building a nest in your hair. “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy – meditate on these things” (Philippians 4:8). Then if you’re struggling with luck in life, have a look at getting a spiritual projector like https://www. astralmagick.com/product/spiritual-protector-of-sunan-kudus/, as I’ve heard of these actually having a massive impact on those that have used them.

Refuse to dwell on evil and negative ideas. We live in an information age, and much of the information we see and hear can be destructive, rather than helpful and uplifting. We can choose to cast aside counterproductive thoughts and ideas. “Test all things; hold fast to what is good. Abstain from every form of evil” (1 Thessalonians 5:21-22). Choose faith rather than doubt. Even when circumstances look bleak, trusting in God can direct us to hope, a sense of earnest expectation and confident assurance in the face of discouragement. “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1).

Boca Raton Police Investigate Barricaded Subject With Grenade

17TH Annual Festival of the Arts Boca Returns Live

Boca Raton, FL – The much-anticipated Festival of the Arts Boca returns to the Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real in Boca Raton, from March 3 – 12, with a celebration of the arts through performances, lectures, and conversations.

The Boca Raton Police are thankful for the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the United States Air Force’s 482 Explosive Ordinance Disposal Flight yesterday while investigating a report of a barricaded subject with a grenade along the 30 block of SW 5th Way. The subject, identified as 61-year-old Justin Moore, was believed to be inside his residence with a live grenade and other weapons.

The incident began around 2:30 p.m. when Moore’s wife called police after he had just handed her the pin from a grenade and told her to leave. She left the residence and met with officers to provide additional information, which further raised officers’ concern for Moore’s welfare. The Boca Raton Police UAS (Drone) Team, Bomb Team, SWAT Team and Crisis Negotiation Team responded to the scene. A section of Palmetto Park Road was closed due to its proximity to the

possible explosive device, and necessary evacuations were made.

Crisis Negotiators attempted to contact Moore but were unsuccessful. The Bomb Team and UAS (Drone) Team then used robotic equipment to make entry into the house where Moore was found deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Officers were able to determine Moore was still holding the suspected grenade in his hand, and it was unknown if the grenade posed a threat.

The Bomb Team, with the assistance of federal and military resources, were able to safely address the grenade in Moore’s hand. After a thorough investigation, the device was determined to be an inert authentic military grenade.

Neighbors have since been able to return to their homes and roads have reopened. We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding regarding road closures and traffic congestion.

“From the Young People’s Chorus of New York City and Young Singers of the Palm Beaches to the winner of our Young Artist Competition, flutist Kara Ravaschieri, this year’s program highlights our mission of promoting the spirit and talent of our youth,” said Joanna Marie Kaye, executive director of the Festival of the Arts Boca. She adds that everyone can attend worry-free: “The audience will continue to enjoy our open-air tented venue with ample, well-spaced seat placement.”

The Festival opens on Friday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. with Disney’s classic film Fantasia, remastered and projected on a giant screen and accompanied by Festival Orchestra Boca playing the soundtrack, conducted by Constantine Kitsopoulos, Festival Music Director. Gates will open early, at 6 p.m., for an hour of family fun activities including the WLRN Instrument Petting Zoo, interactive art wall, popcorn and cotton candy and face painters.

On Saturday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m., the Festival will feature Voices Rise: The Young People’s Chorus of New York City in a joint performance with the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches and Broadway star Christina Maxwell.

A Night at the Ballet: From Tchaikovsky to the Rolling Stones, will welcome an all-star cast performing the most beloved classical ballets and new works set to contemporary music on Sunday, March 5 at 7 p.m.

The Authors & Ideas program will open on Monday, March 6 at 7 p.m. with Lynne Olson’s WWII: Women in the Resistance. Called “our era’s foremost chronicler of World War II politics and diplomacy,” Lynne Olsen will talk about one of the most crucial and effective spy networks during World War II.

On Tuesday, March 7 at 7 p.m., the Festival will host the Rotary Club Future Stars Competition. Presented with the Rotary Club of Boca Raton, this live competition will feature and celebrate some of South Florida’s top young singers and dancers.

On Wednesday, March 8 at 7 p.m., enjoy 90 minutes with the inimitable Fran Lebowitz, author, actor and social commentator, followed by a Q&A session.

Charles Fishman, one of the most respected and engaging journalists and author of The Big Splash: How Water Will Shape Our Future, will discuss how

we must change how we think about water on Thursday, March 9 at 7 p.m.

On Friday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m., watch Nicole Henry, one of our most acclaimed jazz singers, in a new concert featuring her just released CD, Time to Love Again, accompanied by a seven-piece band.

Gracing the stage on Saturday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. will be Scheherazade and Solos, an enchanted evening centered around Rimsky-Korsakov’s romantic favorite Scheherazade and two inspiring young soloists, flutist Kara Ravaschieri (winner of the Festival’s Young Artist Competition) and violinist Hina Khuong-Huu, with Festival Orchestra Boca conducted by Music Director Constantine Kitsopoulos

Closing the Festival on Sunday, March 12 at 7 p.m. will be the legendary three-time Grammy award winning musician Sergio Mendes and Brasil 2023, in an exclusive South Florida performance.

Established in 2007, Festival of the Arts BOCA was designed to promote the cultural arts and to enrich the quality of life of the residents of Boca Raton, North Broward and Palm Beach County through an extraordinary series of performing arts events and lectures every March. The Festival has received numerous awards, most recently being named the No. 1 cultural event in the “Top 10 Florida Events for 2022” by Social Magazine.

Tickets for the 17th Annual Festival of the Arts Boca range from $15 to $150 per person and are available at festivalboca.org or by calling 561-757-4762 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Virtual tickets to the Authors & Ideas events are available for $10. Admission to the Rotary Club Future Stars Competition is free.

For more information visit festivalboca.org or call 561-571-5270.

3 Ways to Prep Your Home for Bug Season

It can be tempting to think that bugs simply disappear in the cooler months. The truth is that many bug species have evolved to survive all year long, sometimes hiding in the warm nooks and crannies in and around homes. Others go into a hibernation-like state.

“Bugs can be a lot smarter and more resilient than you may realize. Even if you don’t see household pests right now, some may still be waiting in your home for those first warm days to signal them to become active, search for food and find a mate,” says Emma Klingman, senior products research at Zevo, a maker of pest control products with naturally-inspired ingredients you can feel good about.

To prep your home for bug season and outsmart pests, follow these three steps:

1. Tidy up: Household pests love snacking just as much as people do, but you don’t need to play host to them. After meals, wipe down tables, counters and other kitchen surfaces. Be sure to regularly sweep and vacuum crumbs, as well as mop up to eliminate sticky food residue. Keep a

tightly-fitting lid on your garbage bin, and rinse cans and jars before recycling them.

2. Be ready: Even an immaculate home will face pest problems at some point. That’s why it is important to have tools on hand to catch a problem early, before it becomes a much bigger one. Zevo’s Instant Action sprays target and shut down biological pathways found in insects, not in people or pets. Likewise, the brand’s traps use a UV and blue light system to attract and

capture flying insects, and they have a discreet design that can serve as a bouncer at your home’s entry points. It’s also smart to use these traps in potential problem areas, such as near trash cans and fruit bowls and near toilet bowls and drains.

3. Safeguard the yard: Defending your yard from pesky pests will not only improve the comfort of your home’s outdoor spaces, it will help prevent insects from finding their way indoors. Be sure

to eliminate standing water by properly tending to your lawn and by periodically clearing downspouts of debris. Any water feature in your garden should use running water. If you have a patio or deck, consider screening it in. If you don’t love the look of screened walls, installing ceiling fans can be an effective alternative. Run the fans whenever you entertain to deter unwanted guests, such as mosquitos, from crashing the party.

Of course, it’s always a good idea to apply bug repellant when spending time outdoors. Find a formula that will be easy to use, such as the new on-body products from Zevo, which include a pump spray, aerosol and lotion. They offer eight hours of protection from mosquitoes and ticks and are lightweight, odorless and not sticky.

For more usage tips and more information, visit https://zevoinsect.com and follow on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram (@ZevoInsect).

“As we usher in gorgeous spring weather, it can be an especially challenging time of year to keep bugs at bay at home.

Tips for Nurses Struggling With Their Mental Health

While the worst of the pandemic is behind us, if you’re a nurse, you know its effects live on. Ongoing staffing shortages spurred by pandemic-related layoffs and resignations have created conditions in many healthcare settings that are untenable for workers, inspiring nurses in some areas of the country to go on strike.

In this climate of high stress and tension, anxiety, depression and burnout are common, but industry experts say that if you’re a nurse experiencing these mental health issues, there are steps you can take to feel better, including rethinking the way you deliver self-care and care for your patients.

“Nursing is largely about caring for others, but it’s important to take time each day to focus on your own wellness,” says Jennifer Sheets, president and chief executive officer of Interim Healthcare Inc. “While many traditional nursing jobs aren’t able to offer the amount of time and space needed to recharge with selfcare, careers in the home healthcare industry offer flexibility, good work-life balance and great job satisfaction.”

In an Interim Healthcare Inc. survey, 71% of licensed medical professionals reported that the COVID-19 pandemic has led them to consider a career shift

to home healthcare as a way to reconnect with why they got into healthcare in the first place. Fortunately for patients and nurses alike, the home healthcare field is growing in size and scope. Once associated primarily with senior care, it now extends to many other facets of care -- from caring for acute illnesses like COVID-19, to complex medical care for children, to specialized care for chronic diseases, dementia and hospice. In fact, much of the technology and clinical capabilities of the hospital are available at home, making home care possible for more patients, and ultimately allowing for more nurses to make the switch.

Beyond rethinking your role in the nursing industry, Sheets offers these additional mental wellness tips:

• Understand the symptoms of mental health issues, like anxiety, depression and burnout. If you are living with these issues, talk to a trusted friend or family member about what you’re experiencing and consider addressing your concerns with a mental health professional. Telehealth is making it easier to fit counseling or therapy into a weekly schedule, particularly one that changes from week to week.

• While depression and anxiety can feel lonely, know that you’re not alone.

Other nurses are feeling the same way right now. Lean on colleagues for support.

• Implement activities around selfcare and set aside time for yourself. Breathing exercises, meditation and yoga can be powerful stress relievers, and studies consistently show that even just a few minutes of regular moderate or vigorous exercise can reduce your risk of depression.

• Simplify daily tasks to ease mental health symptoms. Whether it’s relying on apps to help you check off items on your to-do list, or being more realistic about the social commitments you make, there are many ways to ensure your life outside of work doesn’t unduly add to your stress.

• Look for job opportunities that will make you happier. Those in home healthcare let you make your own schedule, match you with assignments that fit your needs and preferences, and offer variety, support, flexibility and better nurseto-patient ratios. To explore these benefits, visit careers.interimhealthcare.com.

During the ongoing challenges plaguing the nursing industry, it’s important to focus on your wellness. Doing so can help you get back to focusing on making a difference in the lives of your patients.

Robots, Built By High School Students, Do Fierce Battle at Competition

BRAA Receives Corporate Community Service Award for its Commitment to Local Education

The Boca Raton Airport Authority (BRAA) has been awarded the Corporate Community Service Award by the George Snow Scholarship Fund, honoring the airport’s commitment and contributions to the students of Palm Beach County.

The George Snow Scholarship Fund is a non-profit organization that provides financial aid and resources to students pursuing higher education in Palm Beach County, and a stated mission to “ensure that no student is deprived of an education.”

Boca Raton, FL – Student teams from local school districts, surrounding states and some international teams, will participate in the FIRST® Robotics Competition South Florida Regional for an opportunity to win regional recognition for design excellence, sportsmanship, teamwork, and more, and advance to the FIRST Championship competition. The public is encouraged to attend, catch the excitement of this intense competition, and cheer on their favorite teams. Admission is free.

WHAT: The 2023 FIRST Robotics Competition South Florida Regional features STEM students who will pit their self-built robots against each other. When the robots are injured, they’ll turn to Florida Power & Light Company’s “Robot Doctors” to repair damaged bots and provide mentorship for future STEM jobs.

VISUALS: Thousands of students representing 40+ high schools throughout Florida and abroad will test the robots that they built, headto-head, bringing STEM concepts to life. FPL “Robot Urgent Care” welders and machinists will be on-site to assist teams in repairing students’ robots from any damage incurred during the competition.

WHEN: Friday, March 3rd 8:30

a.m. – 9 a.m. – Opening ceremonies and Sponsor keynotes; 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Qualifying matches.

WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center 650 Okeechobee Blvd. – West Palm Beach, FL 33401.

WHY: The FIRST Robotics Competition is a program that challenges high school students – working with professional Mentors – to design and build a robot to compete in matches that measure the effectiveness of each robot, the power of collaboration, and the determination of students. Teams in the FIRST Robotics Competition South Florida Regional will vie for regional awards and a spot at the FIRST® Championship to be held April 19-22 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. The competition is part of FIRST, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preparing young people for the future.

FPL’s involvement serves to help inspire and mentor students and allows the company to scope out new talent. Previous robotics competitors have been hired to work as engineers at the company.

ALSO: During the event, FPL will announce it will once again offer grants for Robotics teams – with a $20,000 college scholarship up for grabs.

The Corporate Community Service Award is presented to organizations and businesses that have strongly demonstrated a similar dedication to local students, through both their independent community initiatives as well as in support of the George Snow Scholarship Fund itself.

The BRAA has been a long-time supporter of the Scholarship Fund and its noble mission and was grateful for the recognition signified by the award.

“We are honored to receive the Corporate Community Service Award from the George Snow Scholarship Fund,” said Clara Bennett, the Executive Director of the BRAA. “We are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of students in our community and will continue to support this wonderful organization to help make college dreams a reality for our local students.”

In addition to their contributions and support of the George Snow Scholarship Fund, the BRAA established the Boca Raton Airport Scholarship in 2017, which provides financial aid to Palm Beach County students pursuing careers in aviation and aerospace.

The award was presented at the “2023 Rhinestone Cowboy” Ball, a country-themed fundraising event, which featured – among a variety of cowboy boots and rhinestone-studded ballroom attire –live entertainment, an auction of exclusive VIP experiences, a $5,000 raffle, and more. Most significantly, the successful event provided an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate a cause close to the hearts of many Palm Beach residents: helping the future leaders of South Florida achieve their academic ambitions and professional potential.

Katherine Alano Joins Boca Helping Hands As Financial Controller

Boca Raton, FL – Boca Helping Hands (BHH) has appointed Katherine Alano to the role of Financial Controller of the non-profit organization.

Ms. Alano has over 25 years’ experience in financial management for private, government and non-profit industries. She has held executive roles in several high-profile organizations including the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers; the largest performing arts center in the Southeast, The Straz Center; a leading IT Recruiting firm, Veredus Corporation; and the designer brand Bugatchi Uomo.

Ms. Alano has been recognized for financial proficiency, delivering cost-saving results and developing strategic business analytics for small to medium sized businesses.

“Katherine’s professional accomplishments reflect superior business acumen, financial skills and a demonstrated commitment to organizational growth. After her years of success developing and managing growth strategies while maintaining financial stewardship for top organizations, Katherine will have much to contribute to Boca Helping Hands,” said Greg Hazle, Executive Director of Boca Helping Hands.

“I am deeply honored by the opportunity to join Boca Helping Hands,” said Ms. Alano. “BHH plays such a key role in providing crucial basic needs to its clients within the community. I am excited to contribute my expertise to further the organization’s mission.”

OBITUARY The Boca Raton Tribune

Boca’s Multi Image Group co-founder and Local benefactor James Sclafani dies at age 92

James Sclafani, 92, also known as “Big Jim,” a loving husband, father and longtime Boca Raton entrepreneur, died Feb. 24, 2023 – with his loving wife of 73 years at his side.

He was the father of three children who loved him dearly. They, his nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, with one on the way, are his defining achievements. He loved documenting their triumphs through photography and 8mm home movies and cartooning original cards for special occasions.

A Florida resident for more than 50 years, he was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., son of James and Dagny Sclafani. His father was born in Brooklyn and his mother came to America from Norway when she was nine.

James graduated from Walden High School in Walden, N.Y. in 1950, where he met the love of his life, Arlene J. Sclafani, at a local dance in Newburgh, N.Y. He was 20; she was 17.

He went on to Alfred University, was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, and graduated in 1954 with a Business Degree.

He and Arlene married in July of 1954 and moved to North Carolina, where Jim entered the Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune as a first lieutenant. They quickly started their family with the arrival of their two sons, James Victor (JV) Sclafani and Robert Sclafani, just ten months later. In 1965, they welcomed their daughter Regina Sclafani.

After serving in the Marines, Jim returned to Walden, N.Y. and started Sclafani Foods, the first of his family businesses, producing

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spaghetti sauce and later expanding into frozen pizzas.

In 1972, Sclafani Foods succumbed to the economic conditions of the early ‘70s. The family moved to Florida where Jim found work with Entenmann’s – driving a pastry truck in Miami and creating stately in-store displays.

He photographed and cartooned his work, an effort that drew the attention and praise of Entenmann founders Robert and William Entenmann. They soon learned that the driver, “Big Jim” was responsible for the work and, accordingly, promoted him to begin Entenmann’s Information Center to promote the product using new audio-visual technologies.

Big Jim accepted the position under one strict condition: “Also hire my wife, as she is the brains of the operation.” Of course, they said yes.

Jim and Arlene successfully aided Entenmann’s expansion into new markets across the country. Then, in 1979, the three brothers called Jim in the office to notify him of “good and bad news.” The bad news: they needed to let them go. The good news: given the tenacity and talent of both Jim and Arlene, the brothers wanted to provide seed capital for them to start a business of their own. Shortly thereafter, MIG was born.

Jim, Arlene, and their son Robert founded Multi Image Group (MIG), a corporate communications company, at their home in Wilton Manors in August 1979. A few months

later, their son JV joined the team, followed by their daughter Regina in 1987, establishing Jim’s second family business.

MIG outgrew the Wilton Manors house by 1982, then briefly moved to Fort Lauderdale and eventually to Boca Raton in 1987, where the company currently does business in a 100,000 square foot facility with more than 150 employees.

Jim has always been thankful for the incredibly talented people he’s worked alongside and is forever grateful to know that Multi Image Group will carry on his legacy for many years to come.

Jim enjoyed vacationing, and also reveled in giving back to his newly adopted community of Boca Raton. He participated in Rotary Clubs of New York and Boca Raton for more than five decades, volunteered for the Delray Beach Marine Patrol, and tailgated at Miami Dolphins Football Games with his enormous helium-filled blue balloon to ensure everyone knew where he was set-up.

Survivors include his wife, Arlene Sclafani; his children, James Sclafani (Tina), Robert Sclafani (Alicia), and Regina O’Neil (Hugh); his grandchildren, Victor Sclafani (Sheri), Daniel Sclafani (Barbara), Alexander Sclafani (Elizabeth), Sophia Duffy (Jimmy), Julia Hillock (Joshua), Monica Ballerano (Chris), Adrienne O’Neil, Huey O’Neil, and Gabrielle O’Neil; and his great-grandchildren, Stella Sclafani, Sebastian Sclafani, James Duffy, Liana Duffy, Jordan Hillock, Jackson Hillock, Celine Ballerano, and one more great-granddaughter expected

in Summer 2023.

James was preceded in death by his parents.

Jim will be remembered with a small private memorial service for the immediate family.

In lieu of flowers, voluntary donations are requested for his favorite organizations/charities, The Rotary Club of Boca Raton (P.O. Box 272651 Boca Raton, Fl. 33486), or the Gary Sinise Foundation (https://www.garysinisefoundation.org) or Pilots for Paws (https:// www.pilotsnpaws.org).

Information courtesy of Legacy Remembers.

LOOP for Literacy Raises Nearly $90,000 to Help Local Children and Adults Struggling with Literacy

Boca Raton’s luxury real estate market has seen a significant surge in interest lately, thanks to a growing number of millionaires looking to buy second homes in the area. According to a recent report by CNBC, this trend is part of a larger trend of wealthy Americans seeking out second homes in towns across the United States.

For many wealthy Americans, buying a second home in a different location can provide a form of real estate investment that can help balance out a portfolio that is heavily weighted in stocks or other financial assets. In addition, many have realized that they no longer need to be tied to a specific location, with remote work opportunities available in many industries.

difficult for local residents to afford to live in the area. As CNBC notes, this is a concern associated with the trend of wealthy Americans buying second homes, as it can lead to social and economic challenges in some communities. Despite these concerns, it seems that the trend of wealthy Americans buying second homes is likely to continue. As interest rates remain low, and the pandemic continues to shift the way we live and work, more opportunities for investors to purchase second homes in desirable locations like Boca Raton may arise.

Boynton Beach, FL – Thanks to the generous support of fundraisers, sponsors and more than 500 runners, walkers, and cyclists, the 13th Annual LOOP for Literacy raised a record $88,000! The proceeds will fund literacy programs provided by the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. The Coalition focuses on helping children and adults succeed in school and life.

Held at Bryant Park in Lake Worth Beach, the top finishers in the men’s 5K run were:

1st – Max Arthay with a time of 18:27

2nd – Angel Gutierrez with a time of 18:34

3rd – Cenex Fleurigene with a time of 21:32

The top 3 winners in the women’s 5K run were:

1st – Lisa Levin with a time of 21:44

2nd – Emily Abbott with a time of 23:33

3rd – Ulrike Vernachio with a time of 24:02

Xavier Lofaso placed first in the Kids 1-Mile Fun Run, and Stephanos Gunes

won the Kids 100-Yard Dash.

The Top Individual Fundraiser is Len Gray. The Top Team Fundraiser is Holland & Knight.

Literacy Coalition Board Members Andy Loewenstein of Palm Beach Gardens and Helena Zacharis of Boca Raton co-chaired the benefit.

Special thanks to:

Presenting Sponsor Florida Crystals

Gold Sponsors Domino Sugar, Levenger Foundation, and Bill Bone Bike Law

Bronze Sponsors Sugar Growers Cooperative of Florida, Nursing Services of Palm Beach, Holland & Knight, and LC Tri Shop

LOOP Supporters Park Avenue BBQ Grille, the Loewenstein Family, Orange Theory Fitness, The Palm Beach Post, Manatee Lagoon, Gentle Medicine Associates, Inc., Simply Healthcare, NCCI, Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A, CPG Cares, and Barbara and Len Gray.

To learn more about the Literacy Coalition, visit www.LiteracyPBC.org or call 561-767-3370.

Boca Raton, known for its beautiful beaches, fine dining, and high-end shopping, has always been a popular destination for tourists and snowbirds. However, in recent years, the town has seen an influx of wealthy second-home buyers who are seeking a different lifestyle and investing in the area’s luxury real estate market.

This surge in interest has also led to a surge in real estate prices, making it more

In conclusion, the trend of wealthy Americans buying second homes in small towns across the United States is reshaping the real estate market and creating new opportunities for some communities. However, it’s important to consider the potential impacts of this trend and work to mitigate any negative consequences, particularly for local residents who may be priced out of their own communities. As for Boca Raton, it remains a highly sought-after location for second-home buyers, with its beautiful beaches and luxurious lifestyle attracting an ever-growing number of millionaires.

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“Beyond the Beach: Boca Raton’s Luxury Real Estate Market Booms as Millionaires Snatch Up Second Homes”

Aaron Bower stars in Damn Yankees at the Wick Theatre.

West Boca Theatre Company Presents ‘Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks’

By Dale King

Playwright Richard Alfi eri’s production of Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks opens Sunday, March 5, at the Sandler Center in the Adolph and Rose Levis JCC in West Boca Raton. The show is being performed by the West Boca Theater Company.

Shows are scheduled on the following dates:

Sundays, March 5 & 12 at 2 p.m.

Wednesdays, March 8 & 15 at 2 p.m.

Saturdays, March 11 & 18 at 7:30 p.m.

In the show, Lily, an aging but formidable retiree, hires Michael, an acerbic dance instructor, to give her dance lessons in her condo in St. Petersburg Beach, Fla.

Antagonism between a gay man and the wife of a Southern Baptist minister gives way to profound compatibility as they swing dance, tango, foxtrot and cha-cha while sharing barbs and intimacies along with the dance steps.

As Michael takes Lily in his arms on their fi nal meeting, they both transcend fear and mortality while the sun sets on their last dance.

The play, Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks,

opened on Broadway at the Belasco Theater and starred Polly Bergen and Mark Hamill. The show premiered in Los Angeles in 2001 where it set records at the Geffen Playhouse in a production starring the legendary actress Uta Hagen in her fi nal role.

It has since been translated into 14 languages and opened in more than 24 countries with productions in cities that include Berlin, Sydney, Melbourne, Vienna, Madrid, Tokyo, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Amsterdam, Budapest, Helsinki, Prague, Istanbul, Hamburg, Munich, Athens, Seoul, Johannesburg and London.

Tickets range from $30 to $40 and are available by calling 561-5582520.

Shows are scheduled on Sundays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival opens

March

5

Batter up!

After being benched for a year due to COVID, the classic Broadway musical Damn Yankees is ready to take the field at The Wick Theatre at 7901 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, just in time for Major League Baseball’s spring training season.

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The Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center announces that its Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival, a multi-access event, begins March 5 and continues through March 26.

The JLKBRJFF, considered one of the largest and longest Jewish/ Israeli fi lm festivals in the country, will feature more than 80 in-theater feature-length fi lms, documentaries, shorts, special guest appearances and more. In-theater films will be shown at the Cinemark Palace 20 in Boca Raton, Movies of Delray and in the Beifield Auditorium located at the Levis JCC’s Sandler Center.

‘Damn Yankees’ coming to Wick Theatre for devilishly good fun on the field

Aaron Bower stars in Damn Yankees at the Wick Theatre.

The North American premiere of The Path will be featured at the Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival in Boca Raton and Delray Beach. (Courtesy of Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival)

Playwright Richard Alfieri

The Palm Beach County premiere of The Rothschild Saga will be featured at the Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival in Boca Raton and Delray Beach. (Courtesy of Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival)

‘Damn Yankees’ coming to Wick Theatre for devilishly good fun on the fi eld

By Dale King

Batter up!

After being benched for a year due to COVID, the classic Broadway musical Damn Yankees is ready to take the field at The Wick Theatre at 7901 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, just in time for Major League Baseball’s spring training season.

This devilishly fun romantic comedy won eight Tony Awards including the coveted Best Musical honor. Damn Yankees runs March 2 to April 2, with evening shows on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and matinees on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are available at www.thewick.org or by calling the box office at 561-995-2333.

“With acrobatic dancing, a sexy seductress and tons of comedy, this gem bats a thousand,” declared Marilynn A. Wick, managing executive producer.

Based on the novel The Year the Yankees Lost the

Pennant by Douglass Wallop, Damn Yankees tells the story of middle-aged baseball superfan, Joe Boyd, who trades his soul to the devil for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. Will he succeed in his race for glory, return home to the life he loves, or be lost for all eternity to the devil himself?

With a book by Broadway legend George Abbott and a winning score by Adler and Ross, the show features classic songs including “Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets,” “(You Gotta Have) Heart” and iconic dance numbers originally choreographed by Bob Fosse.

The cast of heavy hitters includes two-time Carbonell Award winner Wayne LeGette as the devilish Applegate. Wick audiences can’t forget Wayne’s star turns as Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls and Jeff

in Brigadoon, to name a few.

Helen Hayes Award nominee Lauren Weinberg brings all the va-va-voom to vixen Lola and newcomer Jeffrey Keller is a star in the making as all-American Joe Hardy.

Expect a wallop of a high belt from Mychal Phillips as Gloria and all the charm and wisdom of a mid-century housewife from Aaron Bower - back again after her triumphant turn as Reno in the just-completed musical, Anything Goes.

This all-star team is led by MVP’s including director, Jeffrey B. Moss, who has helmed some of the nation’s biggest touring hits including Legally Blonde, Hello, Dolly! and South Pacific. Carbonell Award-winner Jerel T. Brown is the choreographer and two-time Carbonell Award-winner Eric Alsford is the musical director.

Aaron Bower stars in Damn Yankees at the Wick Theatre. Wayne LeGette stars in Damn Yankees at the Wick Theatre.

The Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival opens March 5

By Dale King

The Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center announces that its Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival, a multi-access event, begins March 5 and continues through March 26.

The JLKBRJFF, considered one of the largest and longest Jewish/Israeli fi lm festivals in the country, will feature more than 80 in-theater feature-length films, documentaries, shorts, special guest appearances and more. In-theater films will be shown at the Cinemark Palace 20 in Boca Raton, Movies of Delray and in the Beifield Auditorium located at the Levis JCC’s Sandler Center.

The three-week festival opened with a “Cinebash” Feb. 28 at The Polo Club of Boca Raton and featured award-winning author and historian Dr. Robert Watson. He presented an episode from the U.S. premiere of the all-new TV Series Forgotten Frontlines: The Nazi Titanic. He shared the story of how one of the most opulent ships ever built became a propagandic coup, a transport vessel, and eventually a concentration camp.

With more than 25 countries represented, 41 dramas, 27 documentaries and 17 shorts, JLKBRJFF is poised to attract upwards of 3,000 attendees and has become a highly anticipated event for film enthusiasts throughout Palm Beach County.

“This year’s festival reflects storytelling at its finest,” said Wendy Honig, JLKBRJFF artistic director. “With themes ranging from survival and resilience to art history, culture and romance, we are excited to offer such a wide array of films guided by the Jewish experience.”

“With the loyal support of Levis JCC Grand Benefactor Judy Levis Krug, our incredible screening committee and a strong collaboration with our film partners, we are proud to once again present our

community with a premier cinematic experience,” said Lesley Rich, JLKBRJFF program director.

With more than 80 screenings to choose from, several not-to-be missed films include:

The Rothschild Saga: Rise, Riches, Repercussions shares the history of Mayer Amschel Rothschild, a name synonymous with banking and the fate of many wealthy Jewish families before World War II. Under the Nazis, however, the Rothschilds became the target of anti-Semitic propaganda, and to this day anti-Semitic conspiracy theories are sparked by the name “Rothschild.” (Austria, Short Film, Palm Beach County Premiere).

Matchmaking, an entertaining and good-hearted romantic comedy that gives a light Orthodox twist to “Romeo and Juliet.” (Israel).

Perfect Strangers, a story of seven friends who attend a dinner and decide to play a game with their cell phones. Unfortunately, the game ends in disaster when their darkest secrets are revealed. (Israel, Palm Beach County Premiere)

The Accusation, a timely and thought-provoking #MeToo drama exploring the dark side of human behavior. (France, Palm Beach County Premiere).

Indigo, a Kosher certified film by the Orthodox communities of Beit Shemesh and B’nai Brak, is an all-women film that is a cross between Cinderella and Downton Abbey. (Israel, North American Premiere).

The Path is a thrill-a-minute family drama that follows two children, a journalist father, and a dog as they fl ee from the Nazis and must make their way through the hazardous Pyrenees on their expedition to New York City. (Germany, North American Premiere)

Modigliani and His Secrets, Modigliani’s work is among the most recognizable in modern art, but

little is known about the man himself. Based on an ongoing scientific study, the film reveals the secrets behind the myths surrounding this Bohemian artist. (France, Documentary, U.S. Premiere)

Other important international, world, U.S. and North American Premieres being shown during JLKBRJFF include Baltic Truth, a film by Dudu Fisher; LGBTQ short film Sin and Repent; Yiddish film Shttl; and romantic comedy Marrying Myself, among many others.

A full program guide including dates, showtimes, trailers, a synopsis of each film and special events are available on http://bocajff.org/. In person and virtual film packages and festival passes are also available for purchase online and range from $59 to $540. As a bonus, all pass holders will receive access to “A Day of Shorts” program for free. All films can be enjoyed for up to 72 hours after its scheduled time and can be viewed on various platforms by downloading the Eventive TV app which is available on Apple TV, Roku, Firestick and Chromecast, among others.

For more information, contact Lisa Barash at lisab@bocafed.org or call 561-558-2514. The Levis JCC is located at 21050 95th Avenue S. in Boca Raton.

The mission of the Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival is to provide the newest, most stimulating and thought-provoking films that encourage audiences to expand their awareness and understanding of the Jewish world and engage in dialogue to explore the many diverse perspectives portrayed by the films presented.

Due to the generous support from donors Billi & Bernie Marcus, the Festival has been able to expand, offering year-round Jewish-themed film programming.

Photos by Amy Pasquantonio

The Palm Beach County premiere of Perfect Strangers will be featured at the Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival in Boca Raton and Delray Beach. (Courtesy of Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival)

The North American premiere of The Path will be featured at the Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival in Boca Raton and Delray Beach. (Courtesy of Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival)

“Olympic Heights Cheerleading Soars to New Heights with Third-Place Finish at National Championships!”

The Olympic Heights competitive cheerleading team has wrapped up its most successful season to date with a third-place finish at the national championships. The team’s accomplishment is a testament to the hard work and dedication of its members, who have been working tirelessly since the start of the season to achieve their goals.

The team, which is composed of 25 athletes, has been practicing for months in preparation for the national championships. They competed against some of the best teams in the country, but were able to hold their own and come out on top.

FAU Study shows how urban travel changed over a decade

The team’s coach, Amanda Johnson, expressed her pride in the team’s performance, saying “I am so proud of all of our athletes for their hard work and dedication. They have put in countless hours of practice and it has all paid off. This is the best season we have ever had and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for this team.”

The Olympic Heights competitive cheerleading team has been a source of pride for the school and the community, and their success at the national championships is a testament to their talent and determination.

A.D. Henderson Students Enjoy Career Day

A new Florida Atlantic University study on America’s urban travel trends shows important variations in travel behaviors across income, home ownership, ethnicity, gender, age, and life-cycle stages. The sixth in a series of studies compared changes in travel modes, trip frequency, trip distance and vehicle ownership among a range of socioeconomic groups using nationwide travel survey data since 1977.

The most notable trend, published in the journal Transportation Research Part D , reveals that although private automobiles continue to be the dominant travel mode in American cities, the share of car trips has slightly and steadily decreased since its peak in 2001. In contrast, the share of transit, non-motorized, and taxicab (including ride-hailing) trips has steadily increased.

The lowest income group (household income less than $25,000), who were more likely to be minorities and without cars, were heavily reliant on transit – especially buses – to fulfill their mobility needs. Their daily trip frequencies and daily miles traveled were considerably lower than those of higher income groups. Mobility challenges in this income group were more severe in small and mid-size cities, where the supply of transit is more limited than large cities.

however, whites had a much higher share of cycling trips than blacks (1.3 percent vs. 0.5 percent, respectively).

Although the share of taxicab trips was comparable across different racial profiles, it was lowest among whites, at 0.5 percent.

For homeowners, from 2009 to 2017, solo driving trips decreased from 42.3 percent to 40.1 percent, and carpooling trips increased from 43.8 percent to 44.7 percent. Renters exhibited the opposite trend: solo driving trips increased from 30.5 percent to 32.1 percent, and carpooling trips decreased from 41.6 percent to 38.8 percent.

The average miles traveled per day for the lowest income group was 36 percent lower (14.3 miles vs. 19.5 miles) than the second-lowest income group ($25,000 -$49,999).

The highest income group made 31.4 percent of the total peak-hour transit trips but only 22.1 percent of the nonpeak-hour transit trips; the lowest income group made only 28.7 percent of the peak-hour transit trips but 43 percent of the total non-peak-hour transit trips.

Most older adults heavily relied on driving and are not regular transit patrons, ride-hailing users, or cyclists.

Students at A.D. Henderson University School in Boca Raton were able to get a glimpse into their potential future as more than 40 presenters dropped by for Career Day today.

Professionals presented in an array of fields – ranging from archaeology and biology, to firefighting and law enforcement, to many different specializations in athletics and the medical field. Students, from kindergarten through ninth grade, also were allowed to dress up as the career of their choice.

Kevin Cole, Ph.D., an archaeologist, presented to a class of fifth graders, teaching them how developments made centuries ago in Greece and Italy continue to affect things, including democracy, the alphabet and the modern calendar, within the United States. He brought along tools used in his digs, mentioning that the trowel he passed around still had Sicilian dirt caked on it.

“We have to dig to find answers… or more accurately, more questions,” he told the class.

Matt Hufty, a business consultant with Dunkin’, espoused the company’s cleanliness and speed of service. He then allowed the kindergartners to each make their own donut –and learn about the company’s quality control process as they did it.

This was the second career day held at the lab school and the first since February 2020. The Career Day team, made up of Rebecca

Kasten, instructional interventionist for elementary school; Jill Deskin, elementary school guidance counselor; and Gigi Kean, middle school guidance counselor; started planning the event in October 2022, asking for volunteers with the hopes of showcasing a wide variety of career options.

“One of the main goals at our school is for our children to always set goals for themselves and prepare for their future,” said Kasten. “We wanted to expose children to as many career options as possible. February is Career and Technical Education Month, so this event would fit right into having children think about what they want to be when they are older.”

Other presenters included softball instructor Christine Stephens; Jason Cipyak, a store manager from Publix; and marketing and communication professional Stephanie Bihr. Besides within the classrooms, a mobile OrthoBus was parked outside of Henderson to allow students hands-on learning experiences in the field of orthopedics.

“Based on the parents, children, and teachers’ reactions, the day went amazingly well,” said Kasten. “The children were engaged and interested in learning about each career. Children in elementary school were also excited about showing their teachers and friends what they wanted to be when they were older based on the costume they got to wear to school.”

“Examining differences in travel patterns can help policy makers to better evaluate the effects of existing transportation services and infrastructure developments, to identify the sub-groups that deserve special attention for future transport plans, and to design more sustainable and equitable transport policies at local, state and federal levels,” said John L. Renne, Ph.D., co-author, professor and director, Center for Urban & Environmental Solutions (CUES) in FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science .

Among the study findings:

Non-Hispanic whites are the most auto-oriented ethnicity group, with 81.5 percent of their trips by automobile, followed by Hispanics with 80.2 percent of their trips by automobile.

Hispanics are higher in carpooling (48 percent of their total trips), compared to non-Hispanic whites (41.3 percent).

Blacks were the highest in bus transit trips (5.8 percent), and Asians were the highest in rail transit trips (2.2 percent). Asians also had the highest share of non-motorized trips (17.7 percent); Hispanics had the lowest share of non-motorized trips (13.1 percent).

Females had slightly higher shares of automobile trips than males (80.6 percent vs. 78.7 percent); specifically, females had a higher share of carpools than males (45.2 percent vs. 39.6 percent), and males had a higher share of solo driving than females (39.1 percent vs. 35.4 percent). Males have higher shares of bicycle trips than females (1.6 percent vs. 0.7 percent).

Non-motorized trips for whites and blacks are comparable (about 14 percent),

Renne and Xize Yang, Ph.D., co-author, National University of Singapore, suggest many different factors may be contributing to this general trend of “peak and decline.” These include robust transit and non-motorized infrastructures in urban neighborhoods and college towns, higher gasoline prices, and the rise of online retailers such as Amazon and Uber Eats as well as shared mobility such as ride-hailing, bike and scooter sharing.

In addition, working from home and flexible working schedules have been gaining popularity. The share of Americans working from home increased from 3.3 percent in 2000 to 4.3 percent in 2009, and 5.2 percent in 2017. The researchers suggest post-covid American cities will see further increases in the share of working-from-home arrangements.

“Our study suggests that certain factors make automobile use particularly dominant in America. These include some combination of households earning more than $25,000, owning a home, owning two or more vehicles, and having children result in a strong propensity to use an automobile for the vast majority of trips,” said Renne.

Researchers used the 2017 National Household Travel Survey (NHTS), which is the most recent nationally representative travel survey in the U.S. It was first released in 2018 and then updated in 2019 and 2020. They compared these variations in the 2017 NHTS with its predecessors, the Nationwide Personal Transportation Surveys (NPTS) in 1969, 1977, 1983, 1990 and 1995; and the NHTS in 2001 and 2009 based on earlier studies in this series.

Students celebrate South Florida National TRIO Day at Palm Beach State College

Five PBSC professors selected for 2023 NISOD Excellence Awards

Five professors from varied academic disciplines have been selected as Palm Beach State College’s 2023 recipients of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development Excellence Awards.

NISOD annually recognizes faculty and staff chosen by their respective community and technical colleges for excellence in teaching and learning. The award winners will be recognized at NISOD’s annual International Conference on Teaching and Learning Excellence, which is scheduled for May 27-30 in Austin, Texas.

More than 500 current and former participants of federally funded TRIO programs run by Palm Beach State and other colleges, universities and nonprofit organizations came together for a South Florida National TRIO Day celebration Feb. 25 at Palm Beach State College’s Lake Worth campus.

Palm Beach State hosted the event for the first time in partnership with TRIO programs from Broward College, Florida International University, Miami Dade College, Florida Atlantic University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Indian River State College, Frost Science Museum and the League of United Latin American Citizens.

Dr. Peter Barbatis, vice president of student services and enrollment management, provided greetings and Anthony Davis, director of operations for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County and a PBSC alumnus and former TRIO Support Services program participant, was the keynote speaker.

“TRIO was a lifesaver for me,” said Davis. “The program was my guiding light, even in my darkest times during high school and college. Because of that light, I ran full speed through the finish line. I received two degrees and became a beacon of hope and inspiration for others, including my family.”

Participants gathered for a general session in the Duncan Theatre, and then participated in dynamic workshops, fun and exciting games, and built community through personal connections focused on stress management and mindfulness. They also enjoyed an outdoor celebration in Pruitt Plaza at the Education and Training Center.

“Hosting National TRIO Day here at Palm Beach State College was monumental,” said Deidra Moreland, pro-

gram grant director for the Upward Bound Glades Region. “We want to ensure that the students, parents, community, and stakeholders are aware of the exposure, access, and opportunities that the TRIO programs provide for FREE to children and adults for post-secondary enrollment. TRIO Day showcases that, TRIO Works!”

TRIO programs, designed to help low-income and first-generation students enter college and earn a college degree, began as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty. Upward Bound was created under the Educational Opportunity Act of 1964. A year later, Talent Search was created under the Higher Education Act, and Student Support Services was created in 1968. While there were three original programs coined TRIO, others were later added, including Educational Opportunity Centers, the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, Upward Bound Math/Science, Veterans Upward Bound and others. There are more than 2,700 TRIO Programs currently serving nearly 866,000 low-income youth and adults nationwide. Services include assistance choosing and applying to college, tutoring, personal and financial counseling, career counseling, college visits and others.

On Feb. 24, 1986, a congressional resolution declared that Saturday, Feb. 28, 1986, should be designated as “National TRIO Day” to commemorate the annual achievements of the federal TRIO programs. Every year since then, communities have reserved the fourth Saturday in February as National TRIO Day.

TRIO programs at PBSC serve over 3,400 students in Palm Beach County! For more information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/student-development/TRIO.

This is the largest number of NISOD winners PBSC has ever selected for the annual award. The winners were nominated by College administrators and voted on by the Academic Deans’ Council. They are:

Kristin Miller, professor I, graphic design and multimedia, Lake Worth campus

Miller has been teaching art and design at PBSC for 15 years. Her fine art has been exhibited nationally and locally. She also has extensive experience in galleries –from being co-curator of the Lake Worth campus gallery, to working for the private art collection Whitespace Collection, and curating exhibits with the Palm Beach Cultural Council. Dedicated to promoting arts education, she is currently serving on the Visual Arts and Art History Advisory Board at Florida Atlantic University.

Among her numerous achievements, this year as department chair, she has collaborated with community leaders in the arts to further support student learning and student success. In addition to curating several exhibits in the campus Art Gallery to showcase student and faculty work, she collaborated with The Norton Museum and Nat King Cole Generation Hope and organized a Portfolio Day to prepare students to apply to four-year art programs.

She also partnered with the Norton Museum Education department to orchestrate a free shuttle bus of 40 students participating in a free day at the museum. For many of them, it was their fi rst time at an art museum, and it was an opportunity for them to connect the concepts learned in her classes in the real world setting of a museum.

Kalisha Waldon, Ph.D., professor II, education, Boca Raton campus

Waldon has over 20 years of experience in education, including in the areas of administration, consulting and instructional design. Her extensive contributions at PBSC have included serving as the academic coordinator for the inaugural 2022 Kimmel Leadership Academy. In this role,

she designed a one-week curriculum based on the Social Change Model of Leadership. The 27 scholars in the inaugural cohort followed her meticulously planned schedule of teambuilding activities, theoretical leadership workshops, soft-skills development, networking sessions and panel discussions.

Waldon, who was named a 2023 recipient of the PBSC’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Award, has contributed important research on the persistence factors that impact the success of Black male students’ completion rates. She has done this research in partnership with the Dr. Barbara Carey-Shuler Equity Institute and the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness. She also has participated in several campus-based and college-wide committees including search committees, faculty meeting planning committees, and campus improvement sub-committees, bringing innovative ideas and a wealth of experience to all.

Lauren Zatto, professor 1, mathematics, Palm Beach Gardens campus

Zatto has served as a liaison supporting faculty development of their Canvas courses. She serves as department chair for prep mathematics, and she strives to make sure that adjunct instructors in her department are knowledgeable about the latest technology and teaching tools. She recently joined the Curriculum Committee and has served previously as the collegewide cluster chair for Mathematics and prior to that, cluster scribe. She has also been instrumental in coordinating activities for Math Awareness Week.

Allan Nosworthy, associate professor, English, Loxahatchee Groves campus

Aside from teaching and learning excellence, Nosworthy is actively involved in the Second Chance Pell program where he travels to two area incarceration facilities to offer inmates the opportunity at a second chance in furthering their education and advancing their skills. He also serves as department chair for the Loxahatchee and Belle Glade campuses, as well as serves on numerous collegewide committees in support of the College’s mission.

Faye Pelosi, professor I, English, Lake Worth campus

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History was made in Boca Raton on Saturday by the Florida Atlantic University men’s basketball team. The Owls clinched at least a share of the Conference USA Regular Season Championship and the No. 1 seed in the conference tourney with a 75-49 victory over UTEP.

Florida Atlantic captures its first C-USA regular-season title ever and the program’s first regular-season conference championship since the A-SUN title in the 2010-11 season. The Owls’ magical run in the 2022-23 season continues, as FAU stands at 26-3 and 16-2 in conference action. Florida Atlantic additionally capped off a perfect 17-0 season at home, which is also a first in school history.

The Owls add to a historic season, which includes the highest ranking in

school history, most wins, most C-USA wins, longest winning streak and most home wins. One more FAU win, or one more North Texas loss will make the Owls the outright regular season C-USA champs.

“We’re very proud of our approach in a game that’s not easy to focus on the possession-by-possession, frameby-frame mentality that we have, but our guys battled and competed against a hungry and determined UTEP team,” head coach Dusty May said. “Just like most of the year, we got great contributions from a lot of different people on both sides of the ball and found a way to at least clinch a partial championship on our home court with our fans in attendance. It’s surreal…it’s so hard to win even a game, and its extremely difficult to win a championship, especial-

Sailfish Fall to Barry 7-2 in Mid-Week Matchup

ly in a 20-game conference season. We have strength in numbers and a group that really cares about each other.”

The Owls still have more work to do, as Florida Atlantic hits the road

next week to face Rice on March 2 and LA Tech on March 4. The Conference USA Championship Tournament is the following week in Frisco, Texas from March 8-11.

PBA Tennis Defeats Lynn

The Palm Beach Atlantic men’s tennis team dropped its conference match to the No. 10 Lynn Fighting Knights 6-1. This marks the third opponent the ‘Fish have faced this season that’s ranked in the top ten of the ITA’s Division II Team Rankings.

The doubles tandem of Luis Eduardo Platas and Juanfer Contreras won their third consecutive doubles match. The PBA tandem notched a victory over Lynn’s Gianmarco Amatiste and Diego Gonzalez 6-4. The duo leads the ‘Fish in doubles play with a 3-0 record this season. As for singles action, PBA freshman Marko Visontai earned the first singles win of his career.

The Hungary native defeated Lynn’s Haktan Garayev in a three-set mega-match 6-7 (9-7), 6-3, 11-9.

In doubles court one Blake Williams and Visontai fell 6-2. The PBA pair of Roberto Binaghi and Peter Drager dropped their match 6-2. In singles court one, Binaghi fell 6-2, 6-4, 5-4. Platas dropped his match 6-4 in consecutive sets. Axel Reich was defeated 6-4, 6-1. Peter Drager fell 6-0, 6-1. Juan Fernandez took his match to three sets, but was defeated 6-2, 4-6, 6-3.

Next, the Sailfish will host Florida National on Friday, Mar. 3 at the Mitch Gornto Tennis Center.

The Palm Beach Atlantic baseball team suffered their fifth consecutive loss earlier this evening in a mid-week game against Barry University. The Bucs outhit the Sailfish and prevented PBA from gaining any momentum throughout, winning 7-2.

The Sailfish came out flat in this game, and the Bucs seized the momentum early. Barry was able to strike first in the second inning on a sacrifice fly. Dre Llopiz would get an RBI single up the middle to tie the game for the ‘Fish, but some mental mistakes by PBA allowed the Bucs to blow the game open in the middle innings. A costly throwing error by the ‘Fish led to a Barry score in the fourth inning and the Bucs would get three more in the fifth to make the score 5-1.

The Sailfish would struggle in this game from an offensive perspective. They got six total hits off of the Barry bullpen, but were unable to move any runners, leaving seven of them stranded on the basepaths. A bright spot for the ‘Fish was the performance of Nate Housen, who had two of PBA’s four hits on the day with two singles and a stolen base. The Bucs would tally 13 hits in this game, including a solo home run to dead center in the seventh inning.

As PBA heads into the month of March, they will have several chances to get back on track. The ‘Fish take on Assumption on Thursday, Mar. 2 and will travel to Nova Southeastern on Mar. 3 for their second SSC series of the season.

The Florida SouthWestern State Buccaneers withstood an early barrage from the visiting Palm Beach State Panthers Tuesday night at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers and put together a huge second half to come away with a blowout 102-70 win, their fifth straight, to improve to 19-8 on the year. Neither team could miss early on as it was a 10-10 game just three

minutes into the action between the Bucs and the Panthers. The two teams continued to go back and forth as a three point play from Tyson Brown put FSW up momentarily before Palm Beach hit a three to level things back up at 17 with 14:53 to go in the first half. The game remained tied midway through the first when Palm Beach went on their best run of the game, taking a 36-25

lead with 6:36 left in the half. From that point on, it was all FSW. Jemal Davis flushed one home at the rim to get the Bucs back to within two and then got a block on one end and a lay in on the other end to tie the score back up at 36 with 2:08 to go in the first. Reigning FCSAA Player of the Week Jadrian Tracey finished the half off with a bang for the Bucs, drilling a pair of threes in the final 30 seconds to cap off a 202 run for FSW to close the half and give them a 45-38 lead at the end of 20 minutes of action.

The break didn’t slow Tracey or the Bucs down. The Bucs sophomore came out and nailed another three early in the second half and another Tracey triple stretched the lead to 15 at 55-40 as FSW continued a 30-4 run. Palm Beach whittled the Bucs lead back down to eight at 59-51 with 13:32 to go, but a big three from Dezdrick Lindsay pushed it back to an 11 point game and the Panthers never got it back to sin -

gle digits again. AJ Hopkins nailed a three on the break and Davis split a pair of free throws to make it a 20 point game in favor of the Bucs with 9:22 to go. Omar Rowe grabbed a rebound and flew the other way for a one handed slam to make it 8765 FSW late in the contest and a step back three from Jordan Mitchell gave the Bucs 100 in the closing seconds as FSW went on to win it 102-70 for their fifth straight victory.

The Bucs shot 55% from the field in the win while Palm Beach finished at just 35% following a scalding hot start. Tracey posted a double-double with 26 points on 9-12 shooting, while hauling in 10 rebounds in 28 minutes of action. Lindsay scored a career high 24 on 10-15 from the field while also distributing 4 assists. Davis had 14 points and 4 big blocked shots off the Buccaneer bench.

FSW wins their fifth straight to improve to 19-8 on the year while Palm Beach falls to 14-9.

Lynn University men’s swimmer Malik Masmoudi has been selected to the 2022-23 All-SSC First Team as announced by the league office, Thursday.

At the SSC Championships, Masmoudi captured medalist honors in the 200 (1:37.05) and 500 (4:26.02) freestyles after finishing in third place in both events. He also added fifth place in the 1,650 freestyle (15:50.83) and sixth in the 1,000 freestyle (9:18.39).

In the relay events, Masmoudi was joined by graduate student Julian Chan Quee Lin, sophomore Georgi Tsurev and senior Dalton Brown for fourth in the 400 freestyle in 2:59.48. Masmoudi, Chan Quee Lin, Tsurev and sophomore Kamil Piotrowicz captured fifth in the 400 medley relay in 3:16.33.

Masmoudi will represent the Fighting Knights at the NCAA Championships next week in the 200 (1:37.05) and 500 freestyles (4:26.02), along with the 1,000 (9:18.39) and 1,650 freestyles (15:50.83).

Masmoudi is the only All-SSC honoree in the brief history of the Lynn men’s swimming program, capturing second-team honors in both 2019-20 and 2021-22. In 2019-20, he was also named the SSC Freshman of the Year.

The SSC Coach of the Year, Swimmer of the Year and Freshman of the Year will be voted on by league coaches following the NCAA Division II Championships from Wednesday, March 8th – Saturday, March 11th, at the IU Natatorium on the campus of IUPUI in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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