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HEALTH Vitality Voices: Inspiring Health at Boca Raton Regional Hospital top-tier, comprehensive heart care.

The expansion of their exceptional team reflects a deep commitment to enhancing the cardiovascular health of the community, ensuring that residents in South Florida have access to the finest cardiac care available.

The new cardiologists joining My Cardiologist are:

South Florida’s leading provider of comprehensive, high-quality cardiovascular care and services, My Cardiologist, proudly welcomed multiple distinguished heart doctors this summer expanding My Cardiologist to over 50 cardiac providers throughout South Florida. These highly trained, board-certified cardiologists bring a wealth of expertise in various cardiology subspecialties, bolstering My Cardiologist’s mission to provide

Dr. Celso De La Cruz: A seasoned non-invasive cardiologist with a focus on preventive cardiology experienced in managing coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular disease, and arrhythmias.

Dr. Jonathan Greenblatt: A highly trained noninvasive cardiologist with expertise in hypertension management, cardiovascular imaging, and preventive cardiology.

Dr. Bishoy Hanna: A respected cardiac electrophysiologist renowned for his expertise in managing patients with heart rhythm disorders.

Dr. Harold Rivner: A cardiac electrophysiologist offering innovative treatments and ablation techniques for various heart conditions.

Dr. Bharath G. Rathakrishnan: A board-certified cardiologist specializing in interventional and structural cardiology.

In addition, Dr. Phillip Erwin recently joined My Cardiologist the beginning of this year to further strengthening the expertise available to patients at our Boca Raton location.

“This significant expansion of the My Cardiologist team underscores the organization’s commitment to providing top-notch cardiovascular care to our patients,” said Dr. Harry Aldrich, President of My Cardiologist. “Their collective experience and dedication to cardiovascular health align perfectly with our mission to offer comprehensive heart care. We look forward to the positive impact they will have on our patients’ lives.”

These distinguished cardiologists will be available to see patients at multiple My Cardiologist locations.

Dr. Celso De La Cruz will be based in Boca Raton, Dr. Bishoy Hanna in

South Miami, and the remaining doctors will see patients at our Aventura, FL, and Miami Beach, FL locations.

With this expanded team, My Cardiologist reaffirms its commitment to delivering exceptional cardiovascular care to the communities it serves.

About My Cardiologist: My Cardiologist is a premier provider of cardiovascular care in South Florida. With a focus on excellence, wellness, and prevention, the practice offers comprehensive cardiac services to patients, including specialized diagnostic testing and treatments. Comprised of a team of highly skilled physicians, My Cardiologist is committed to delivering exceptional patient care through personalized attention and state-ofthe-art technology.

To schedule an appointment at any of our practices, please visit our locations page. For further inquiries, you can also reach us at: Tel: 305-666-4633 Email: info@mycardiologist.com

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COMMUNITY Bowl Time Has Always Been “Community Time” In the City Boca Raton, FL – Boca Raton was once again in the national television spotlight as the 2023 RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl took to the field at year-end in FAU Stadium with ESPN broadcasting live as the University of South Florida Bulls triumphed over Syracuse University Orange 45-0. The Bowl game drew 1 million viewers to ESPN that evening; nearly 2 million viewers with re-airs, global and streaming.

off of Palm Beach County’s only annual NCAA-sanctioned college football bowl game.

Bowl Time Has Always Been “Community Time” In The City

The RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl is a celebrated annual holiday tradition in Boca Raton and Palm Beach County that lived up to its other name “Boca’s Biggest Annual Outdoor Party.” As the only collegiate Bowl game in Palm Beach County, it featured a full week of all the pomp and circumstance of a traditional bowl event. The high-energy, entertaining experience for both college football fans and nonfans alike made it a great family and friends or company holiday party night with lots of community ties for what ESPN estimates as more than 20,000 attendees.

City of Boca Officials: Mayor of Boca Raton Scott Singer, Deputy Mayor Monica Mayotte, and City Council Members Yvette Drucker, Fran Nachlas, and Marc Wigder City of Boca Officials: Mayor of Boca Raton Scott Singer, Deputy Mayor Monica Mayotte, and City Council Members Yvette Drucker, Fran Nachlas, and Marc Wigder Palm Beach County Officials: Palm Beach County Mayor Maria Sachs – District 5, Vice Mayor Maria Marino – District 1, and Commissioners Gregg Weiss – District 2, Michael Barnett – District 3, Marci Woodward – District 4, Sara Baxter – District 6, Mack Bernard – District 7 and County Administrator Verdenia Baker.

2023 Game Ball presented to CEO Lincoln Mendez for all Boca Raton Regional Hospital Baptist Health South Florida has done for its community.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County Baptist Health “Orthopedic Care Performance of the Year” finalists for high school athletics.

As one of 17 bowl games owned and operated by ESPN Events, a division of ESPN, the RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl debuted in 2014 and has been well received in the community for 10 years. It has twice held the distinction of matching up two conference champions – Marshall University vs. Northern Illinois University (2014), and UAB vs. Northern Illinois (2018). Through the years, six conference champions and another three conference division champions have played in the game. Counted among the Bowl’s alumni are New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (BYU, 2020 and also No. 2 pick in the NFL draft), Houston Texans running back Devin

Community Recognized on Field Throughout the game, several community organizations were highlighted on field for the work they do all year. Among them, were:

Singletary (FAU, 2017) and Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (Temple, 2015), who helped lead the Eagles to Super Bowl LVII.

friends and colleagues to the open-tothe-public pep rally at Mizner Park Amphitheater featuring both 2023 RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl teams’ bands, dancers and cheerleaders. The The Community Joined in “Bowl pep rally, held on the eve of game day, Fever” Early with Memory-Making revved up excitement in Boca Raton Lead-in Festivities featuring more than 318 band, spirit squad and dance team members from From the Boca Raton Chamber’s USF and 183 band, spirit squad and annual holiday breakfast featuring dance team members from SU. The speakers from Syracuse University and experience was filled with resonating University of South Florida to greet- spirit and pride for residents and visiing teams upon their arrival at their tors who had traveled from around the host hotels and the two-team kick- country to cheer on their teams. off luncheon featuring Palm Beach County Legends Award winner AnOn game day, the fun started hours thony Carter… community and civic before kick-off with the popular Roofpride and excitement ran high. Bowl Claim.com Boca Raton Bowl Fan countdown week also included teams’ Fest & Family Midway that feawelcome parties at Silver Ball Muse- tured family-friendly interactive games um and Drive Shack West Palm Beach, and activities for fans of all ages, food beach parties at Benny’s on the Beach trucks, giveaways and contests, a live at Lake Worth Pier, and team visits to band, and team bands and cheerleadBoca Raton Regional Hospital and the ing/dance squads welcoming VA Medical Center. the teams as they arrived. Residents got in the game spirit early with resoSeveral hundredcame out for the nating tailgating spirit leading up pre-game fun, bringing their families, to opening ceremonies and kick-

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God’s Message For The Global Marketplace More than 26 years ago Tim Philpot, serving as President of CBMC International at the time, conceived the idea for a weekly workplace meditation called “Monday Manna.” Initially it was sent by fax, going out every Monday morning to anyone who requested it, with the goal of encouraging, challenging and inspiring readers to view their roles and responsibilities in the marketplace from a biblical perspective.

Since then, Monday Manna’s impact has grown exponentially. It has benefited from technological advances, now being distributed around the globe primarily by email, as well as being available on CBMC International’s website, www.cbmcint.org. Thanks to faithful and dedicated efforts of volunteer translators around the world, Monday Manna can now be read in more than 20 languages and dozens of countries in North and South Ameri-

ca, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. will serve as a helpful reminder:

Corinthians 3:9).

Starting a new calendar, we hope usage of Monday Manna will continue to grow, serving as a weekly reminder of what it means to be “the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14) in the global marketplace. We could say the mission of Monday Manna is summarized by Psalm 96:3 which says, “publish His glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things He does.”

We are responsible for representing God where we work. Just as someone can represent his or her country as an ambassador to another nation, we too are called to be ambassadors – for God. “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God” (2 Corinthians 5:20).

Over the next 12 months we plan to continue addressing real-life, everyday issues in the business and professional world, showing the practical relevance and application of the Bible’s teachings for those topics. Here is a brief overview of what the Scriptures tell us about work in the 21st century marketplace, regardless of language and culture. For some of us, this will be new information, but for others it

We are placed where we are to serve God. We typically view our work from the perspective of what our bosses expect, or our customers, or the stakeholders in our company. We must consider them, but the Bible says we have an even higher calling: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.

It is the Lord Christ you are serving” (Colossians 3:23-24).

We are to reflect the difference God is making in our lives. If God is transforming our lives, that should be We are called to do our work in reflected outwardly by both our atticoncert with God. When we find our- tudes and actions. We should be known selves sometimes wondering what God as people of honesty, excellence, love, is doing in the world, the Scriptures re- joy, patience, kindness, and self-conmind us that we are called to offer our trol, all among God’s many attributes time, talents, experience, and expertise “Righteousness guards the [person] of to participate in the things He is do- integrity, but wickedness overthrows ing. “For we are God’s fellow workers; the sinner” (Proverbs 13:6). you are God field, God’s building” (1

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COLUMNIST By: Thomas J Madden

Think About Becoming a Planetary Lifeguard!

Some think my concept for Planetary Lifeguard “screams greenwasher,” but I see it opening “greener pastures” for enlightening and arousing more people to stand up for our endangered environment.

tains in the oil-rich, fossil fuel empires in the Middle East.

PlanetaryLIfeguard www.planetarylifeguard.org will recruit, train and motivate down-to-earth people feeling the effects of climate change with all the violent storms and floods and othToday our environment is under er carbon emission-inspired disasters. relentless attack so we must motivate Wouldn’t it help to have entire populathe masses to do something themselves tions involved in sustainability to avoid about cleaning up our polluted planet disasters caused by our climate not just drowning in carbon emissions and oth- changing but going berserk? er contaminants eventually devastating our climate.

Perhaps those pooh-poohing Planetary Lifeguard haven’t proofread all the We can’t just rely on a few far-off details still developing in my mind, such summits attended by the rich and pow- as what Planetary Lifeguard will be inerful led by the emission perpetrators vestigating and reporting on ESG comthemselves, the Arab sheikhs, and chief- pliance in corporate boardrooms in the

months ahead.

Nor perhaps are they considering that behind Planetary Lifeguard are respected, conscientious PR professionals who know how to bring to media attention stories that will spark more interest in making our environment cleaner, like knowing that most companies are not reporting their emissions correctly and there’s so much more we can do to enhance environment sustainability.

Planetary Lifeguard will also be bringing to light scientific methods to reduce global warming few even know about. With an abundance of skills, knowledge and media contacts, Planetary Lifeguard can keep populations

alerted, motivated and focused on the growing problems affecting our climate, our environment.

Perhaps before declaring an effort such as PlanetaryLifeguard as just another “greenwasher,” they should look more deeply into what it plans to do and into the backgrounds and seriousness of those behind it, like myself, once a lifeguard in Atlantic City NJ, a bushel of years ago.

Besides the few naysayers and doubters, there are many who love our plan for Planetary Lifeguard and want to be Planetary Lifeguards themselves, which makes me think we have much more greenly (the good green) in common.

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United Way of Palm Beach County Launches 21st Year of Taxes Filed Free Program

West Palm Beach, FL – United Way of Palm Beach County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program officially begins its 21st year of ser vice on January 18, 2024, offering free income tax preparation throughout Palm Beach County to those with a 2023 household income of $75,000 or less.

This program provides taxpayers with fast refunds by filing electronically through a secure IRS-certified program, so they can receive their hard-earned money quickly and save hundreds of dollars on filing fees. Last year, the VITA Program helped Palm Beach County taxpayers save over $1.6 million in fees had they used a tax-preparation service.

In 2023, VITA volunteers processed over 8,000 income tax returns for lower-income households resulting in upwards of $2.8 million in earned income tax credits and $9.6 million in tax refunds.

Since 2003, this program has returned approximately $277 million to the Palm Beach County economy through preparing returns for individuals and families in the community.

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Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens Hosts Exchange Students From Sagano High School in Japan Delray Beach, FL — Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens hosted eight Japanese students from Sagano High School from Kyoto, Japan as part of a dynamic environmental science exchange program in collaboration with Jupiter High School. The afternoon showcased the students’ scientific knowledge while touching upon the significance of international exchange programs.

how Americans celebrate and cherish Japanese culture,” said Grzybek.

“The Morikami has been honored to host these impressive students.

I know we’ve learned just as much from them as they have from their time here today.”

Host families, museum staff, docents and volunteers gathered in the classroom at the museum to listen to various presentations led by the students about diverse topics relating to Japanese culture, the environment and climate issues. Students went through a variety of stories from personal experiences with the recent devastating tion to cross-cultural understanding.

Noto Peninsula Earthquake affecting Kyoto , to wild urban legends about “Using our five senses is a crucatfish being the cause of natural di- cial part of learning,” said Kenichisasters. ro Irisawa. “The students from Sagano High will benefit tremendously The students were formally rec- from their visit to the United States ognized by the Japanese Consulate as they are able to firsthand experiGeneral representative and cultural ence the culture.” attaché, Kenichiro Irisawa. Noting the invaluable benefits derived from forFollowing the presentations, stueign exchange programs, Irisawa com- dents and guests were given a private mended the students for their dedica- tour of the lush Japanese gardens by

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

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens has been a center for Japanese art and culture in South Florida since opening in 1977. Morikami invites guests to discover its South Florida history, connection with Japan, Garden Curator, Heather Grzybek. and explore a series of six diverse During the tour, Heather shared the gardens, each inspired by a different story of George Morikami, the indi- historical period and style of Japavidual for whom the museum and gar- nese gardening. Visitors experience dens are named, and provided insights traditional and contemporary Japainto the history of the 16-acre gar- nese culture through engaging exhibdens. Additionally, the participants its, varied educational programs and also got the opportunity to learn how seasonal events, a world-class bonsai to rake the karesansui, a dry landscape display, Pan-Asian cuisine, and a disgarden. tinctive museum store. Morikami Museum is accredited by the American “This afternoon was a unique and Alliance of Museums. personal way for the students to see

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MUNICIPAL Boca Postpones Considering New Laws To Encourage Workforce Housing By: Marci Shatzaman

Boca’s plans to revise the city’s zoning and apartment size minimums to encourag e workforce housing, especially for single professionals, were postponed until Florida decides what the state plans to do.

up after the city’s Municipal Election on March 19. “The land here is more expensive,” to build on, she added, a factor for apartment developers.

“The goal is a good one,” said Mayor Scott Singer. But he agreed on the decision to wait until the end of the state legislative season.

“I don’t see anything happening in the (housing) market in the next two months,” he said.

Florida’s 2024 legislative session started Tuesday Jan. 9. Although Senate bill 102, also known as the Live Local Act, was enacted in July to invest in more affordable housing, a house and a senate bill are under consideration.

Citing the end of the legislative session on March 8, council mem“The state is trying to promote ber Yvette Drucker “wants to push affordable housing in the whole this off until April. We have to wait state, not just here. We have to see “We’re looking for more peo- for the governor to approve bills what happens in session. Even if Council members agreed to re- ple who can afford to live here. We and text amendments. We’ll get to we’re against it, we have to fol- visit changes in local ordinances haven’t built affordable units for a hear from…other parts of Florilow their lead,” City Councilman until their March 26 meeting, and long time and we’re just starting to da.’’

Marc Widger said at council’s Jan. may postpone even further until do this,” said Deputy Mayor Mon8 meeting.

April meetings. ica Mayotte, whose ter m will be

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How to Support Early Readers at Home (StatePoint) Recent data indicate that over 60% of fourth graders in the United States are reading below grade level, with performance particularly low due to the lingering effects of the pandemic.

The good news? Learning experts say that the trend is reversible. One key factor is to make sure that young children have a strong foundation in early language skills when they begin kindergarten. Here are a few tools and ideas for supporting the literacy journey at home and on-the-go: Make Reading Playful Interactive learning tools can go beyond drills and practice and make learning fun while building confidence and independence. The LeapStart Learning Success Bundle system, for example, features touch-and-talk pages that work on key skills like phonics, vocabulary, counting and problem solving. The attached smart stylus is designed for young kids’ hands and a carrying handle makes onthe-go reading adventures possible. The system comes with an interactive storybook based on the popular animated series, Go! Go! Cory Carson, and an activity

tence as it is read aloud. This helps young children connect spoken words with words on a page. Slide-to-Read ABC Flash Cards are double-sided cards that fit into a screen-free tablet with special sensors so kids can explore letters, words and colorful pictures with the touch of a finger. Kids can even slide their fingers below the printed sentences to hear each word read aloud, just like how a teacher might do it in a classroom.

A strong foundation for reading starts with knowing the letters and letter sounds. One toy that introduces these essential skills is Mr. Pencil’s Scribble, Write & Read. Using the included stylus, kids can trace dotted lines to write numbers, lowercase letters and uppercase letters. In addition to finding letters to build book that introduces early skills like let- works,” says Dr. Clement Chau, vice pres- words, kids can slide Mr. Pencil across the ters, numbers and more. Sold separate- ident of learning at LeapFrog. “Getting screen to sound out new words, or freely is an expansive library of compatible kids excited about reading through play draw anything they can imagine to inspire books covering preschool through first helps set the stage for reading success be- their creativity. grade subjects. fore kids even learn how to spell words.”

“By practicing stroke order and hear“Tapping to hear words sounded out When teaching children to read, one ing letter sounds aloud, children will behelps children gain independent reading technique that teachers like to use is to gin to map letters to the sounds they repskills and an understanding of how print slide a finger below each word in a sen- resent,” says Chau.

How to Overcome Job Hunt Burnout in Today’s Tough Market Fifty-five percent of respondents have been searching for a new job for so long that they are completely burnt out, and many are willing to take drastic measures to save and make money in the meantime: More than 2 in 5 would live at home with their parents; the same amount would rather create an Etsy business or thrift flip than send out another blast of resumes, and of Gen Z respondents, 44% admit they would rather get a sugar daddy or sugar mommy than apply to more jobs.

(StatePoint) As the job search continues for unemployed Americans, a new national survey reveals a massive case of job hunt burnout.

The Insight Global survey, conducted among recently unemployed American adults actively seeking employment, found that a competitive job market, a lack of applicable jobs, low self-confidence and an inability to interview well are all contributing factors in job candidates’ lack of success in securing employment.

veyed, 21% feel they’re still unemployed because they will only apply to remote job opportunities. To greatly expand your options, be open to hybrid and on-site work opportunities.

• Stand Out: Over a quarter of those seeking full-time work feel that there are no jobs available for their skill set or there is too much competition for available jobs. To stand out in the crowd, get creative. Whether it’s creating an interactive resume, dropping by the office for a quick hello, or just not stopping until “It’s no wonder that so many unem- you hear back, doing whatever it takes to ployed Americans are feeling unmotivat- get your foot in the door improves your ed – between several years of a volatile chances of success. job market, headcount reductions, budget cuts, hiring freezes and a total over• Find Small Wins: Job hunting can haul of the way companies are running be exhausting and disheartening. Find their businesses, it can feel downright im- things you can accomplish that help you possible to get back on track,” says Bert feel productive and remind you what it Bean, CEO of Insight Global, a leading feels like to win again. It could be getting national staffing company. in shape, completing a 5K, journaling for a month, or making five new daily conTo beat job hunting burnout and get nections on LinkedIn. back in the game, Bean recommends the following tips: • Don’t Write Anything Off: Interestingly, 26% of men surveyed said they • Rethink Remote: Of millennials sur- are still unemployed because the jobs they www.bocaratontribune.com

hear back from are beneath them. Leave preconceived notions like this at the door.

Many companies offer opportunities for promotions and upskilling, so look past the specific outlined role and imagine future possibilities with that organization.

• Reach for Resources: When trying to get back in the workforce, don’t go at it alone. Companies like Insight Global can help you shape up your resume, brush up on interview skills, boost your confidence and connect you with companies and opportunities that fit the bill. Leverage events like the Be The Light tour, Insight Global’s free-to-attend mobile career center in select cities around the country. Accepting help from professionals will put you in a better position for landing a job.

To learn more, and for additional tips and resources, visit insightglobal.com.

“While searching for employment that fulfills your professional goals can feel overwhelming, changing the narrative and thinking about the market in new ways can connect you with additional opportunities and position you to succeed,” says Bean.

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AROUND TOWN Tri-Rail headed to Downtown Miami By: Kartik Krishnaiyer

An absolutely massive development in the southeast Florida transit landscape. Tri-Rail the commuter rail service that goes from Mangonia Park in Palm Beach County through Broward County to Miami International Airport finally will service Downtown Miami via MiamiCentral station.

D. Ferguson Station. Tri-Rail passengers from Broward and Palm Beach counties will transfer trains at the Metrorail transfer station in Hialeah, where a shuttle train will spur out of the South Florida Rail Corridor (SFRC) into the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway for a direct service to MiamiCentral and back.

In the future both Miami-Dade and BroTRI-RAIL TO START EXPAND- ward counties plan to build a commuter ED TRAIN SERVICE INTO DOWN- rail line along the FEC tracks that would TOWN MIAMI ON JANUARY 13, link Downtown Miami and Downtown 2024 ‼ Fort Lauderdale – though controversy over whether to build a bridge or tunnel — Tri-Rail (@Tri_Rail) January 5, at the New River crossing in Fort Lau2024 derdale continues to dominate converAt MiamiCentral, commuters can sations about this system. connect to Metro Mover via the Wilkie

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BUSINESS Hispanic Entrepreneur Initiative Presents: National Entrepreneurship Week Summit organizations for a day of learning, networking, and empowerment.

Boca Raton, FL – The Hispanic Entrepreneur Initiative (HEI) is pleased to announce the upcoming “National Entrepreneurship Week Summit” scheduled for February 16, 2024, at Palm Beach State College Boca Raton Campus, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This momentous event aims to bring together a diverse community of over 100 entrepreneurs, corporations, educational institutions, and government

By actively collaborating with its partners, HEI provides comprehensive support through training, The summit will feature a distin- mentoring, coaching, and access to guished keynote speaker and four vital resources. The organization’s expert panels addressing critical ar- commitment extends beyond its eas such as small business resourc- initiatives, actively referring entrees, artificial intelligence, finances, preneurs to other relevant instituand business operations. Attend- tions. ees can anticipate gaining valuable insights and building meaningful With over 170 educational sesconnections in the thriving entre- sions conducted, impactful sympreneurial landscape. posiums organized, and a National Entrepreneurship Summit hosted, Established in 2019, HEI is HEI has featured more than 50 a 501(c)3 org anization dedicat- subject matter experts. The topics ed to empowering Hispanic en- covered in these events span entrepreneurs and minorities in the trepreneurship, technology, sales, U.S. business landscape. Focused marketing, and finances. on supporting 90 percent Low to Moderate Income (LMI) women, HEI envisions a more diverse, HEI has positively impacted over vibrant, and resilient business com4,000 entrepreneurs through its ro- munity by nurturing the talents and bust network of local and region- ambitions of Hispanic entrepreal par tners, including GBRCO, neurs. The organization cordially SCORE, FAU, Palm Beach College, invites everyone to attend and supGoogle, and more. port the “National Entrepreneurship Week Summit,” contributing

to the economic prosperity of the region and aligning with HEI’s mission.

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ENTERTAINMENT ART & JAZZ on the Avenue in Downtown Delray Beach Jazz schedule, which kicks off Wednesday, January 24, 2024 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. in Pineapple Grove in Downtown Delray Beach. Art & Jazz on the Avenue is always a free event.

The January 24th event will be the largest Art & Jazz of the year and include three stages with live music (one of which will be exclusively Beatles music and help kick off the Beatles on the Beach Festival). Attendees can also enjoy live mural art activations, interactive kids’ zone, and dining & dancing in the street! Plus, local, curated vendors and businesses will be selling their wares.

Additional dates and locations for the Delray Beach DDA’s 2024 Art & Jazz include:

Delray Beach, FL – The Delray Beach Downtown Development AuWednesday, February 28, 2024 from thority (DDA) in partnership with the 6 to 9:30 p.m. on West Atlantic Avenue Downtown Merchant and Business As- (the SET). The February Art & Jazz will sociation, has announced its 2024 Art & honor Black History Month by highlight-

ing both the history of Delray Beach and today’s local businesses.

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on East Atlantic (from Swinton Ave to Federal Hwy) October 23, 2024 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. in the Beachside neighborhood on East Atlantic Avenue, east of the intracoastal, from Venetian Drive to Andrews Avenue The famed Art & Jazz on the Avenue is an event which highlights local businesses, artists, and live entertainment. The Delray Beach DDA started Art & Jazz in the late 1980s to encourage visitors, residents, and locals to come downtown. Each event occurs in a different downtown neighborhood to highlight the unique areas of Downtown Delray Beach. Art & Jazz on the Avenue Sponsors: Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, Banyan Group, Amy & Noreen Team/Lang Realty, Saint James Tea, LivingFLA.com, Beach Keepers, Inc., Pineapple Carts,

and DDA Partners: 4th & 5th Delray, Sundy Village-Pebb Capital, Grimes Events & Party Tents, International Materials, and Avalon Steak & Seafood.

For more information, please visit www.downtowndelraybeach.com/ artandjazz; social media: @downtowndelray, or phone 561-243-1077.

The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority DDA’s mission is to stimulate, enhance and sustain the economic vitality of Downtown Delray Beach and the quality of life enjoyed by residents, businesses, and visitors. Official Partners of the DDA include 4th & 5th Delray, Sundy Village-Pebb Capital, Grimes Events & Party Tents, International Materials, and Avalon Steak & Seafood. For more information, please visit www.downtowndelraybeach.com or phone 561-243-1077.

B’nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton Announces 2024 Popular Concert Series Boca Raton, FL – B’nai Torah Congregation, the largest conservative synagogue in Southeast Florida, announced the highly anticipated return of the synagogue’s popular and inspiring Concert Series. The 2024 Concert Series will include four live, in-person performances featuring singers, songwriters, orchestras, and Cantors from around the world. All four events, which will kick off in January and conclude in March, will take place in the sanctuary at B’nai Torah Congregation, located at 6261 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton, Florida.

land, our cultural and religious expression. This series will give us the opportunity to gather to listen to talented musical artists as we reflect on the past and look towards a brighter future.”

The 2024 B’nai Torah Congregation Concert Series schedule is as follows: Who: Dudu Fisher Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 7:30 pm ET Location: B’nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton

The 2024 Concert Series, which will offer a virtual option as well, is presented in loving memory of Eleanor and Paul Weiner. Tickets start at $30 for members and $40 for guests and can be purchased at https://www.btcboca.org/cs/.

As the leader of the Concert Series, B’nai Torah Congregation’s Cantor Magda Fishman, in collaboration with Maestro Tomer Adaddi, selected the concert performers and will be performing during two of the four events. Fishman has performed extensively in Israel, the United States, Europe and Canada and her musical repertoire includes liturgical masterpieces, Israeli songs, jazz, musical theater and her own compositions.

“In these dark times, our world was

shaken. More than ever the presence of music makes a huge impact on our souls by uniting us in harmony and uplifting our spirits. We are joining as a community to share the light together and listen to some wonderful artists,” said Cantor Fishman. “This lineup has been hand-selected to bring forth the message of hope, peace and love. We look for-

ward to sharing these magical evenings with our friends and family and continuing to support each other.”

Prepare for an evening of unparalleled musical experience as we kick off our 2024 Concert Series with the legendary Dudu Fisher. With a voice that has graced stages from Broadway to the synagogues of Israel, Fisher’s remarkable talent bridges the worlds of theatre, cantorial splendor, and contemporary sounds.

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“In my years at B’nai Torah, our community has never come together the way it has in recent months,” added Rabbi David Steinhardt. “We are so deeply tied to our people, out home-

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Charity Car Show to Benefit Boca Helping Hands Boca Raton, FL – Boca Helping Hands (BHH) will be the beneficiary of the Charity Car Show, hosted by the Rotary Club of Boca Raton, on Sunday, January 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event, sponsored by Hagerty Garage & Social, will be held at Boca Helping Hands, 1500 N.W. 1st Court, Boca Raton. The car show will honor Art Polacheck, a devoted BHH volunteer since 2013 and member of the Rotary Club of Boca Raton.

The top 20 cars will receive awards, and the event will feature music, food trucks, and a 50/50 raffle. The event is free for attendees and $40 (tax-deductible) for those entering a car. For more information, contact David Dweck at 954-354-1000.

Boca Helping Hands (BHH) is a community-based nonprofit that provides food, medical and financial assistance to meet basic human needs as well as education, job training and guid-

ance to create self-sufficiency. Through its various programs, BHH assists nearly 35,000 people annually.

Levis JCC Sandler Center Welcomes ArgenTenors for Iconic Musical Performance

Boca Helping Hands is a partner agency of The Town of Palm Beach United Way. Since 1945, the Town of Palm Beach United Way has been committed to improving lives and building strong communities throughout Palm Beach County by focusing on programs and priorities that promote education, health, and financial stability.

Boca Helping Hands holds accreditation for Sound Nonprofit Management from Nonprofits First, has a Gold Seal of Transparency from Candid/GuideStar, and was named a Four-Star Charity

by Charity Navigator for 16th consecutive years. Boca Helping Hands is located at 1500 NW 1st Court, Boca Raton, FL 33432. For more information, please visit BocaHelpingHands.org.

Boca Raton, FL – The Adolph & Rose Levis JCC (Levis JCC) Sandler Center is proud to welcome the ArgenTenors on Sunday, February 11 at 1 pm in Beifield Auditorium for an iconic musical performance combining harmony, culture and spiritual connection.

Together the four Argentinian Hazzanim (Cantors) Gaston Bogomolni from West Palm Beach; Pablo Duek from Los Angeles; Elias Rosemberg from Boston; and Ari Litvak from Mexico, will perform a medley of Jewish music from around the world blended with Latin rhythms, Opera, Cantorial melodies, Broadway tunes, humor and more. The tenors will perform songs in Hebrew, Yiddish, Aramaic and Ladino. Individual tickets range from $20-$50.

This musical journey ranging from traditional to contemporary, is part of Levis JCC Sandler Center’s diverse 20232024 season of arts, culture and learning including author appearances, performing and visual arts programming and lectures.

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“The demand for cultural arts programming centered around the diversity of world-wide Jewry remains strong throughout the season,” said Stephanie Owitz, Vice President, Arts, Culture and Learning, Levis JCC Sandler Center. “Our aim is for audiences to gain an appreciation and understanding for the many aspects of Judaism within our culture.”

admission is $10 per film.

Also presented in partnership with The Sephardi Federation of Palm Beach County on Sunday, March 3 at 2 pm is the South Florida 10th Annual International Ladino Day: Suenyos de Sefarad – Dreams of Sepharad. The event will feature Sarah Aroeste and Susana Behar as they perform together for the first time and transport guests through the heart and soul of Ladino song. Individual tickets range from $30-$40.

For tickets and to view the complete Arts, Culture and Learning brochure, visit levisjcc.org/culture or call 561-558-2520. All events take place at the Levis JCC Sandler Center located at 21050 95th Avenue S. in Boca Raton.

Sephardic Jewry refers to the descendants of the Jews who lived in Spain and Portugal until their expulsion in the late 15th century. The term “Sephardic” comes from “Sepharad,” a Biblical location traditionally identified as the Iberian Peninsula.

After their expulsion from Spain in 1492 and Portugal in 1497, Sephardic Jews settled in various regions across the Mediterranean, North Africa, the Middle East and parts of Southern Europe.

Sephardic Jews have their distinct cultural, religious, and linguistic heritage. They traditionally spoke Ladino, a language derived from Old Spanish, inAdditionally, the Levis JCC Sandler fused with Hebrew and other languages Center will continue to screen Fascinat- they encountered in their diaspora. Their ing Sephardim, A Film Series, presented religious practices, customs, music and in partnership with The Sephardi Fed- cuisine differ from those of Ashkenazi eration of Palm Beach County, whose Jews, who originated from Central and mission is to preserve and promote Sep- Eastern Europe. hardic culture and the Ladino language, while providing educational and social Find out more with activities. The series examines places in the QR code: the world where wandering communities of Sephardic Jewry took root, expanding the diversity of Jewish history and heritage. Screenings are at the Levis JCC at 1 pm on Wednesdays January 24, March 27, April 17 and May 22. General November - November 30, 2023 January 11 23 - January 18, 2024

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Supermodel Lais Ribeiro to Host Opening Night Premiere at Art Palm Beach

Boca Strawberry Festival Returns To Mizner Park Amphitheater

peat for guests to show support for the American Heart Association. Ribeiro, a longtime supporter of arts & culture, will also take the stage for a special presentation. With every ticket sold to Art Palm Beach, 15% of the proceeds will go directly to the Life is Why ™ Campaign, which funds research, trains millions of high school students in CPR, and builds partnerships with local businesses and organizations to improve healthcare for underserved communities.

VIP guests will also be among the first to see this year’s curated landscape of more than 80 prestigious galleries showcasing exceptional contemporary and modern art from around the globe including iconic works by Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, the legendary Marc Chagall and more. DIVERSEartPB will be showcasing thought-provoking AI installations, exploring the impact Victoria’s Secret Angel Lais Ribeiro of artificial intelligence on memory and human identity. Attendees at the show Palm Beach, FL – Prepare for the will also have the opportunity to rub elsocial event of the season! Art Palm bows with royalty as HRH Prince NikoBeach is excited to announce its not- laos of Greece and Denmark will be at to-be missed opening night VIP party Art Palm Beach to showcase his “Diawill be hosted by none other than Su- logos” exhibit. permodel and Impact Producer Lais Ribeiro. This star-studded affair, set for Join Palm Beach society, renowned January 24th, will bring out the Who’s art collectors, artists, celebrities, and inwho of Palm Beach County and ben- fluencers for an unforgettable evening efits the American Heart Association’s to support the American Heart Associvital Life is Why ™ campaign. “We’re ation’s lifesaving work. Art Palm Beach thrilled to partner with Lais Ribeiro and will be held at the Palm Beach County the American Heart Association for this Convention Center from January 24th year’s opening night premiere,” said Art to 28th. The Opening Premiere ParPalm Beach Producer and Director Kas- ty starts at 5pm on Wednesday, January sandra Voyagis. “Our event is a celebra- 24th. Tickets are $150 and allow admistion of art, philanthropy, and the Palm sion every day to the show. Tickets for Beach style, all while supporting a vital all other show days are $35. Click here cause”. to purchase tickets. For more information on Art Palm Beach, go here: artThe night will begin with a Holly- palmbeach.com wood-style red carpet, and step and re-

Boca Raton, FL – There is something for everyone at the Boca Strawberry Festival! This exciting annual event is returning to Mizner Park Amphitheater (590 Plaza Real) on Saturday, January 20th from 10AM-9PM & Sunday, January 21st from 10AM-6PM. The mother and daughter team of Artisan Promotions are back for its second year of the festival in Boca Raton. With more than 40 years of experience, producing the ever-popular, award-winning New England Christmas Festival, they look forward to bringing South Florida together for a mid-winter, outdoor Festival in the sunshine that celebrates the strawberry.

“Our goal was to create an event that has something for everyone…from babies to empty nesters. A festival that is entertaining, taste bud satisfying, adrenaline-inducing…and the whole event centers around strawberries. You name it, we have it!” Skyler Mendieta: Co-Founder of the Boca Strawberry Festival The weekend-long festival includes: Strawberry Treats, Live Entertainment, Kids Activities, Thrilling Rides & Artisan Shopping

dle up with live animals at the Petting Zoo and go for a ride on their Pony Rides. Little ones will be endlessly entertained in their fenced in Strawberry Soft Play Area. Kids won’t want to miss interacting and taking photos with their mascot, Silly Sammy the Strawberry! Teens and adults alike can test their skills at the super-fun Video Game Truck and Water Race Game Trailer. Pop-Up Shopping Village featuring stunning American and International, handmade treasures as well as unusual decorative pieces for your home, mouth-watering, specialty foods and more.

There is truly something for everyone!

“Florida is the #1 winter strawberry producer and we wanted to celebrate the wonderful weather we have here in South Florida in January with the Boca Strawberry Festival.” – Jackie Ralston: Co-Founder of Artisan Promotions Inc. Artisan Promotions has been recognized for 4 decades as a Top 100 show promoter in the US and produces the #3 ranked Art and Craft Show in the nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine. Jackie & Skyler are bringing the same attention to detail in marketing, quality, and organization that they are known for, to this exciting strawberry festival. They have partnered with the City of Boca Raton to produce this spectacular event securing the PRIMO space – Mizner Park Amphitheater.

Laugh at the antics of the America’s Got Talent Stunt Dog Show returning by popular demand. Be entertained on stage by Magic Shows & Live Music while enjoying the scrumptious Strawberry Yummies “Strummies” and delicious local vendor Food Tents. Families will enjoy adrenaline-inducing Rides, Slides, Bumper Boats and Bungee TramTo purchase tickets and to learn polines: Decorate a strawberry shaped more about the Boca Strawberry Fescookie in our Cookie Decorating Tent. tival: Create strawberry scented magic at our Magic Candle Making Tent (all proceeds www.BocaStrawberryFestival.com to benefit the IDDeal Foundation). Cudwww.bocaratontribune.com

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