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Bush’s Baked Beans is the title sponsor for the 12th Boca Raton Bowl college football matchup on Dec. 23, the game’s executive director Doug Mosley announced. The new joint logo has Bush’s Baked Beans’ famous yellow logo on top of the red, white and blue Boca Raton Bowl logo with Bowl of Beans between two palm trees below. Expect to see the branding on the center of the field, the stadium wraparound and two of the four 25 game markers, Mosley said. ESPN Events’ Boca Raton Bowl uses the 30,000-seat Flagler Credit Union Stadium on the Boca Raton campus of Florida Atlantic University as their venue. the merchandise the two companies exchanged. See on Page 14

Everything was green at the Fuller Center’s 20th Annual Wee Dream Ball: Emerald Enchantment, from the gowns, to the drapery, to the dance floor, and most importantly the dollars raised to reach 700 hard-working families with affordable day care, education and leadership for their kids. Even meals. See on Page 12

Three Milestones, One Celebration: Boca Pastor Rob Taylor Wants to Keep his Job at These Candidates Qualified to Run in Boca Crossbridge Church Election Couple Turns 100 and 103 See Page 4

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COMMUNITY Tweaked Camino Square Plan Passes By Marci Shatzman After sending plans for Camino Square Phase 2 back to the developers’ drawing board, city council sitting as CRA commissioners unanimously approved the new site plan for the downtown development at 171 W. Camino Real. The new plan reduces residential units by 20 from 394 to 374. Increases building heights in two buildings from 80.1 feet to 81.8. Ground floor retail can now include 2,000 square feet of fast food, 5,805 square feet of ‘quality restaurant,’ and 15,563 square feet of retail in both buildings. A seven-story parking structure was approved for building 2. A drawing of the new site plan showed an expanded central courtyard called a Paseo with outdoor dining, open space increased slightly, and frontage along SW 3rd Ave., “so somebody walking by will see life,” said attorney Ele Zachariades

representing the developers, KRCX Delaware Co. and FCI Camino LLC. The pocket park was redesigned and money added for beautification, she added. “That’s certainly an increase in retail,” CRA chair Marc Wigder said, asking specifically about outdoor dining. “That’s our hope,” she said. He was also concerned about retail closing times. “We

haven’t gotten that far,” she said. In public comment, there was still opposition from locals who disapproved of building heights and density in a lowrise and multi-family residential neighborhood, more traffic, and creating a possible downtown attraction instead of just revitalizing a long vacant shopping plaza. Showing a PowerPoint with

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obstructions along a narrow planned access way, speaker Pam Paschke was concerned about public access, too. Later she asked why only six people showed up for the developer’s community meeting. They’re not required, but she always has them, said Zachariades, a partner in Miskel Backman’s land use and zoning practice group. SaveBoca’s Buffy Tucker brought up for the first time that the city’s ordinances on development are outdated. “Just because something can be done, doesn’t mean it should be done,” she said, urging council to “please, please, please involve the community more.” The ordinance in place now only requires property owners to be notified, city staff confirmed. “We will pretty soon have to re-evaluate this ordinance,” chairman Wigder agreed.

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Three Milestones, One Celebration: Boca Couple Turns 100 and 103

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Saturday night, an accumulated 280 years were celebrated together. Local couple Albert and Adele Asher marked three milestones; their 77th anniversary, Adele’s 100th birthday, and Albert’s 103rd birthday. Family and friends traveled from near and far, including France, Israel, Brazil, and across the United States. Among the approximately 88 attendees was the rabbi from the synagogue Albert and Adele had belonged to during their time in New York. Speeches at the event were by Albert’s sister who traveled from France, his nephew, a grandson and Albert Asher himself. During the speeches, the couple received a special letter from the 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden recognizing their milestones and their generation’s role in shaping America’s story. Albert describes his life in Boca as “paradise.” At 103, he enjoys walking on the beach and drinking coffee there. He also is an active member of a French Club and Boca Beach Chabad. He adores his wife, sending photos of her to family members every day and caring for her as she faces dementia. Together they have three sons, five grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and another on the way. Their love story is one of resilience and preservation. A poster at the event read, “from the sands of Cairo to the beaches of Boca.” Albert and Adele met each other through a shared friend group. Adele Nov 20 - Nov 27, 2025

was referenced as “the queen,” who did not have romantic interest in Albert initially, until he pursued her. In the late 1950s, during the time of the Suez Crisis, Jewish people began to flee Egypt during the start of a forced mass exodus from Egypt. Before leaving, Albert had to spend time in a men’s detention camp, during which Adele wrote letters that he later described as “the most beautiful letters written by her.” The couple left Egypt in 1963, and lived in Paris, France. His siblings fled to different places including France, Canada, Switzerland, and Brazil. Although Albert’s early background was in the jewelry and precious medals, he worked in carpeting sales relations while in France. After six months in France, their U.S. Visas were approved, and the couple emigrated to New York. Albert returned to his roots in jewelry, working in the 47th Street Jewelry District. He became familiar with South Sea and Tahitian Pearls and eight months later, a French importer sold him his business. Albert went on to become one of the largest South Sea and Tahitian Pearl importers, serving luxury clients, including Tiffany. Their life in Boca Raton began around 30 years ago, but it was made their permanent home about two years ago. Albert and Adele are a reflection of the city of Boca Raton itself– a city shaped by people from around the world, building a rich cultural history.

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6 - Edition 745 The Boca Raton Tribune EDITORIALS & LETTERS East and West Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, Deerfield Beach

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FAITH

By Erenia Mendoza

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When we think about leadership, our minds often go to people with names we quickly recognize, as well as people holding positions of power: kings, generals, presidents, CEOs, and others at the top levels of their profession. We perceive them as the individuals who give the orders, cast the vision, define the mission, direct those who report to them. We regard leaders as “the boss,” people who are in charge. However, the Bible shows us a different model for what leadership should be. In the Scriptures, we have the incomparable example: Jesus, who the Bible tells us, “Did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). True leadership does not come from a title or a position, but from the daily choice to serve. It is noticing those around us, seeing who is struggling, extending a hand to those who have fallen, and offering words of encouragement at the right moment. Often, these gestures go unnoticed. They do not earn applause or social media posts. But in the eyes of God, nothing is invisible. He knows those who are “recognized as rulers of the Gentiles who lord it over them” (Matthew 20:25), and those who lead with humility and hearts of a servant. In the Old Testament, we have the example of Joseph, who remained faithful even while forgotten in prison, serving with excellence until God lifted him up to be instrumental for the people of Israel. And in the New Testament, Barnabas, called “the son of encouragement” (Acts 4:36), did not seek the spotlight, but his encouragement was essential for Paul’s ministry. We can serve in silence and transform the world. Leadership according to God’s heart generates trust and security, inspires others to grow, creates caring environments, and forms disciples. A recent sermon reminded me of this. In 1934, Mordecai Hamm was preaching in a tent in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.A. His message caught the attention of two 14-year-old young men. When they arrived, they saw the tent was full and decided to leave. But a deacon, sensitive and attentive, ran after them. He had no title as a preacher; he was not scheduled to stand behind

the pulpit, but he had the heart of a servant. He found space, asked a few people to squeeze together, and secured two seats. That night, these teenagers gave their lives to Christ. Their names? Billy Graham and Grady Wilson. For most people, the name of that deacon has been forgotten, if it was ever known. But his action paved the way for millions to be reached through the ministry of the Rev. Billy Graham. This is the power of servant leadership: It does not seek the spotlight, yet leaves an indelible, eternal legacy. Jesus taught the principle of servant leadership this way: “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave – just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:26-28). The lesson is clear: Serving others increases our influence – not for recognition, but to inspire and raise up other leaders. Every act of care and encouragement is a step that transforms cultures and sparks movements. Decide today to be a leader who serves – do not wait. Make a difference now! © 2025. Erenia Mendoza is the National Director of CBMC Brazil and a member of CBMC International’s Global Leadership Team. She also serves on CBMC’s Executive Committee for Latin America. Born in Nicaragua and raised in Brazil, Erenia built her career in the entertainment industry, specializing in distribution and marketing for films and series. She has worked with and for major studios, including Sony, Walt Disney, and Warner Bros., across Latin America. Reflection/Discussion Questions 1. If someone were to ask you to define or describe leadership, what would be your response? Has the message of this Monday Manna changed your mind at all? 2. Now consider the term “servant leadership.” Have you heard of that before? What does it mean to you, being a servant leader?

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How to Show Love to Difficult People

Serve in Silence, Transform the World

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Editors C RON ALLEN DINI HEIZER KARTIK KRISHNAIYER

“Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance” (1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT). Love can be absolutely exhausting. Don’t let anyone fool you. The kind of love that really makes a difference in this world will zap everything out of you. Sometimes you just don’t feel like you have any more love to give. Maybe you’re in a people-intensive job, such as teaching, sales, or customer service, and you come home and think, “I just can’t face another need, another problem, or another heartache.” So you shut down. Or you need to show love to a particular person who is demanding, acts selfishly, and never returns your love. And you just think to yourself, “I’m done. No more.” While that’s a perfectly natural and entirely human response, it’s not the standard of love God calls us to in the Bible. The Bible says, “Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance” (1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT). Love never gives up. How can you have that kind of persistent love for another person? You get refueled. When my kids were young, I remember taking the family to a near-

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by air show. It was so impressive to see how they would hook up a tanker to a jet in flight to refuel. I’ll never forget that. But can you imagine someone flying a jet saying, “I don’t need to refuel”? The jet would crash and burn. On a long-distance flight, a jet has to refuel. To give the kind of persistent love that God wants you to give, you have to refuel your tank. Look around at society, and you’ll see it’s littered with debris from relationships that have crashed and burned because people didn’t refuel their love. How do you refuel your tank? You start by letting God love you. “We love because he first loved us” (1 John 4:19 NIV). When you’re worn out, tired, and unable to imagine showing love to anyone else, remember that God loved you so much that he sent his Son to die for you. Now that’s real fuel. That’s what keeps you going when you want to quit. Talk It Over What choices could you make this week that would help you refuel and love others well? What characteristics of God’s love can you exemplify? If you’ve lost faith in or given up on someone, how can you show love to that person today?

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By Kartik Krishnaiyer

Op-Ed: Why Ken Burns’ The American Revolution Matters More Than Ever As someone who has written or co-written multiple books about the American Revolution, I’ve long felt the war, which one of the most important events in human history must be reinterpreted in a more all-encompassing way. And only once it’s understood in that way, can Americans truly understand America and our own story. Few filmmakers have shaped America’s understanding of its own story like Ken Burns. From the Civil War to cultural topics like Jazz and Baseball to achievements like the building of the Brooklyn Bridge to the modern pain of the Vietnam War, Burns has built a career reminding us that history isn’t a set of distant facts — it’s a mirror reflecting who we are today. Now, with his forthcoming PBS series The American Revolution, which debuts Sunday he turns that mirror toward the nation’s founding itself. For many of us, the Revolution feels familiar: a patriotic tale of liberty, muskets, and declarations. But Burns’ genius lies in showing that what we think we know is only the surface. His documentaries pull us closer to the human side of history — the voices of soldiers, farmers, enslaved people, women, and Native nations whose lives and choices shaped the struggle for independence. The Revolution wasn’t inevitable. It was uncertain, often chaotic, and deeply human. Having been privileged to have seen an advance screener of part of the series, Burns seems to be drilling down on aspects often glossed over like the reality of the Revolutionary War being a Civil War that divided families while shaping the destiny of a continent with new ideas and complicated contradictions. At a moment when our own country seems divided and unsure of its direction and in a constant quarrel over

its history and even what it means or who qualifies to be “American”, revisiting the Revolution through Burns’ thoughtful storytelling feels essential. His films don’t just recount events — they invite reflection. They remind us that America’s founding ideals have always been debated, challenged, and tested. The questions those early Americans wrestled with — about freedom, equality, and who gets included in the promise of liberty — remain very much alive. For South Palm Beach County and communities everywhere, The American Revolution offers more than history. It offers perspective. Burns shows that patriotism isn’t blind pride; it’s engagement, humil it y, and a willingness to keep striving toward our ideals. Local viewers can experience The American Revolution on South Florida PBS (WPBT (2) and W X EL (42)), which has long been a platform for Burns’ work. Schools, civic groups, and history teachers across Palm Beach County are also planning viewing discussions and classroom tie-ins, giving students and residents a chance to connect local perspectives with the national story. It’s also important at this time when PBS faces a funding crisis that those who are able to support our local PBS stations in South Florida which also include WLRN do so – if PBS isn’t allowed to tell the story of America in a comprehensive and balanced way for a mass audience, I believe personally no one else will. Commercial media is about narratives in a manner that PBS never has been. As we prepare to watch Burns’ latest chronicle of America’s past, we’d do well to remember his greatest lesson: that understanding where we come from is the first step toward deciding where we’re going.

There’s Nothing We Can Do About Aging, But Leave Retirement in Baggage Claim Here’s one for sure I would leave in baggage claim. It’s the kind of commercial you hear pitched repeatedly on CNBC, CNN and FOX to which I confess I watch too much. In three years, you’ll be glad you invested in __________! At this stage, the furthest I think ahead are just days, like tomorrow, maybe next week! Probably it’s why I’m leaning toward options trading. You’ll never enjoy anything more then this six-month ocean cruise. When I hear or see this, I can’t help wondering what would happen if during this eternal voyage the inevitable occurs? Sorry I prefer shorter cruises as I want better odds that I’ll return standing up! Get our 10-step guide to retirement Planning called The Retirement Roadmap! No, I’m still working at this late stage in my life, not at all interested in laidback, easy-going, stress-relieving retirement scenarios. In fact, the word retirement sounds scary to me, almost frighteningly funerial. So, I make it a point to keep working my ass off, or at least staying busy, doing anything that’s more industrious than sitting in a deck chair soaking up sun or lying in a portal reclining bed at the beach, maybe under a fat umbrella, sound asleep. That’s retirement? Ugh! No, thank you. I’ll stay awake! I’m still way younger than was Methuselah when the biblical patriarch finally croaked at age 969. No, I’d rather keep working and inspiring others to do the same. So, I’ll keep plodding ahead and earning fees even if it’s just for the self-fulfilling fun of it, and certainly not to prepare for that soggy, foggy, rainy day called retirement. Who needs it? Who wants it? And today, who can afford it? No, I don’t ever want to not havesomething meaningful to do that’s economically fruitful, rewarding and productive than just watching it rain and waiting for it to stop to resume rounds of golf and pickleball, then go to lunch, followed later by a snack and a beer or two while watch-

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ing TV with my eyes closed. The Retirement Mirage As The Strategic Wealth Advisor® Nancy Hite so deftly explains, for many of us retirement isn’t an option. She wisely proscribes alternatives to keep up with our ever-increasing longevity. The accredited investment fiduciary, author and CFP®️ advises that with extended life expectancies, inflation, and tax hikes at every turn, people need guaranteed income more than ever. She shows you where and how to get it and keep it coming. Nowadays, it’s not uncommon for people to live well into their eighties and nineties, and to 100+, perhaps one day closer to Methuselah himself when he finally signed off at 969. That means retirement at sixty-five still leaves you now with roughly 30 more years of life that require income for such things as condo special assessments for improvements, alterations and repairs, a new roof, and personally for a hip or two replacement or to combat macular degeneration. If this information leaves you feeling out to sea without a lifeboat, that’s where The Strategic Wealth Advisor® comes in to shine a lighthouse beacon into the vast sea of the financial unknown, and smart things to do to stay ahead of, pardon the expression, and excuse the term, retirement. Author and publicist Tom Madden prefers to work tirelessly and continuously until he drops at what many say he’s a master at, performing public relations for grateful clients of his PR firm, TransMedia Group. While he likes to joke, he respects all those retirees, many of whom are friends of his and his beautiful wife Rita from Brazil at their Florida condo where he keeps on promoting this and that, together with the help of his dauntless daughter Adrienne Mazzone, the firm’s resourceful president. Nancy J. Hite, Certified FinancialPlanner (CFP®) and Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) with over 15 years of experience in the financial industry Nov 20 - Nov 27, 2025

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More Than 1,500 Participated in B’nai Torah Congregation’s Mitzvah Day in Boca Raton B’nai Torah Congregation,the largest conservative synagogue in the Southeastern United States, hosted 1570 people of all ages on November 16, 2025 for “Mitzvah Day” in Boca Raton. This meaningful morning offered opportunities for individuals of all ages (and interests) to make a difference through acts of kindness, compassion, and community connection. There were more than 50 different types of activities and give-back opportunities available for those in attendance. Opportunities included: packing essential items and food for the homeless, collecting and sending candy for the troops, flower arranging for seniors, crocheting dolls and crafts for cancer patients and NICU babies, donating blood, and much more! Summer Faerman, Director of the TLC Program at B’nai Torah Congregation said: “Mitzvah Day is special because everyone comes together to help the community at large. For me, Mitzvah Day is a chance for everyone to see the different opportunities available in this community, and they can find their niche and what matters

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personally to them. There is something for everyone. Whether you want to feed the hungry, read to children, clean a sneaker, or make a bagel, there is truly something for everyone.” Meryl & Ron Gallatin Tzedakah, Learning & Chesed (TLC) Program The TLC Program of B’nai Torah Congregation, led by Summer Faerman, is B’nai Torah’s official source for meaningful Mitzvah opportunities that help make a difference in the

community and throughout the world. A Mitzvahis any of the 613 commandments that Jewish people are encouraged to observe, and more generally refers to any good deed. The ‘Mitzvah of Tzedakah’ – giving to charity – is one of the most important and is a common component of synagogue life. At B’nai Torah, the commitment to acts of Mitzvot is a critically important focus. The TLC program was developed to teach the core Jewish value

of Tzedakah – through learning and action – to people of all ages within the congregation. It was first founded in 2012 and has continued to grow in size and scope. This flagship Mitzvah program touches all areas of critical need including hunger, homelessness, literacy, elder care, vulnerable populations, special needs and more. Learn more here:www..btcboca.org/community/tlc-program/. B’nai Torah Congregation is the largest conservative synagogue in the Southeastern United States with over 1,300 membership families. It is a close-knit, multi-generational, modern, and egalitarian synagogue, which offers diverse services, programs of worship, learning, tzedakah, social action, and social activities. B’nai Torah Congregation creates a perfect outlet for arts, culture, and learning, and we are home to several schools of Jewish education. The synagogue, which offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities that will enrich the synagogue experience, is a tremendous and vibrant center for tzedakah acts and projects that touch thousands of people. Learn more at www.btcboca.org.

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More Surprises for New Public Park Plans By Marci Shatzman

After rejecting a surf park for North Park at their last meeting, the district that owns the public park property put all their tentative plans on hold indefinitely, except for a new Boys & Girls Club. And that’s not all. Now golf is back on course at the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District on the site of the closed Ocean Breeze course in Boca Teeca, as long as plans don’t compete with the city’s public golf course a few miles away. The Nov 20 - Nov 27, 2025

district also decided to build their own fieldhouse with $10 million in their budget earmarked to start the project, instead of considering a facility built and managed by the same company already building and will operate Boca Paddle indoor pickleball center in North Park. Here’s the entire motion the district’s board approved unanimously at their Monday night meeting Nov. 17: “I move that the Board reject all proposals received for the development of the west side of North Park, with the exception of the proposal from the Boys & Girls Club, which may continue to move forward for consideration. I further move that the District, in coordination with the City of Boca Raton, undertake a new, statistically valid community needs assessment to evaluate golf demand and identify any ad-

ditional recreation priorities reflective of Boca Raton’s changing demographics and community preferences. Upon completion of this needs assessment, I move that the District develop and issue a revised RFP aligned with the updated community data.” “We’ve been getting a lot of emails about golf,” commissioner Susan Vogelgesang said. “We listened to residents about the surf park,” she added about Boca Teeca residents’ ‘not in my backyard’ and the legal step not to proceed with Boca Surf Park plans. The surf park was originally ranked first among proposals the district was considering. Commissioner chair Erin Wright agreed, adding the board wants to get all their constituents’ views, not just Boca Teeca residents. The district uses ad valorem taxes from city and some

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suburban Palm Beach County residents with a Boca Raton address to fund all their projects, improvements and repairs. This latest motion gave the district’s executive director Briann Harms the go-ahead to confer with the city over any future North Park plans. “I like what the city is doing at Sugar Sand,” Wright said about the new soccer field complex plans. Commissioner and board treasurer Craig Ehrnest extended Wright’s original motion and said he doesn’t see this as a rejection. “I’d like to explore programming,” he said after a discussion of whether the city’s parks and recreation services could manage a new fieldhouse or the district would have to hire an outside vendor. This district’s only fieldhouse now is in Sugar Sand Park, another district owned property.

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Good Day Market Brings Community Fun to Boynton Beach By Olivia Zeltman

The Good Day Market brought a lively mix of food, crafts, music, and family fun to the Boynton Beach Mall on Sunday, November 16. Held outside Dillard’s at 801 N. Congress Ave. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event drew a steady crowd—many arriving early for the giveaway of 20 free chocolate strawberry fruit cups and 20 free pup cups. Ten of each were handed out at 9 a.m. and again at 11 a.m., prompting plenty of families to bring their dogs along for a morning out with friends, neighbors, and furry companions. A free bubble truck kept kids entertained, and a beautiful live orchestra performance from 1 to 1:45 p.m. added a special touch to the afternoon atmosphere. One of the most popular booths featured custom engraved gifts, where artisan Austin Martell created personalized wooden coasters, cutting boards, cups, and more on the spot. “Perfect for the holidays for gifts,” he said. You

can follow his work on Instagram at @ rise_2_life_3D. Shoppers browsed a variety of creative tents, including lush plants at Green Lush, artwork at Art of Life, and handcrafted shell ornaments at Coastal Ruby (Instagram: @coastalruby). Fitness enthusiasts stopped by the YouFit tent to learn about gym offerings and promotions. For those craving something sweet, the market delivered. Visitors enjoyed Rainbow Squeeze icees, refreshing natural juices from La Napa, fresh-baked cookies from Bluebird, and morning coffee from themyracoffee. Snack lovers found even more to sample. Hummus King offered a wide array of hummus flavors, while Salsa y Savor featured salsa, hummus, and spicy options. Fun Keytle Corn delighted families with popcorn, cotton candy, and free samples. There was also a Pizza Mike tent and a unique booth from Omnipotent Horticulture, showcasing a lineup of small-batch hot sauces. The market was fully family-friendly, with shaded seating, free parking, and plenty to explore for all ages. If you missed this weekend’s event, the Good Day Market will pop up again next Sunday, November 23, at its West Delray location: Lake Biwa Pavilion, 16801 S. Jog Road, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For updates, schedules, and videos, follow #thegooddaymarket on Instagram.

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Pastor Rob Taylor Wants to Keep his Job Boynton Beach City Commission at Crossbridge Church Decides to Maintain Original Plan for By Stacy Carchman Eco Park and Seek Grant opportunities

According to a video obtained by TV Florida, Pastor Rob Taylor called a restricted meeting with a small group of members, ignoring the required procedural deadlines to vote on changes to the church’s internal bylaws on Sunday, November 16th. He excluded many long -time church members from the vote. The proposed changes would give Taylor much more power, like that of an owner. This is in direct violation of Baptist tradition, where the final word belongs to the congregation. Taylor distributed ballots with the names of those authorized to vote in the church vote

violating Florida law. He only allowed his most loyal supporters to vote and many congregants were outraged. The pastor even used the police to control who could enter the church and blocking legitimate members of the church who wanted to attend. Taylor’s contract with the church is up in December and he is trying to hold on to his power. There is a pending court case seeking to evict Taylor from the church. It is in mediation now. The court usually does not involve itself in church affairs. Rob Taylor is also being accused by church members for promoting discrimination and expelling a group of Brazilians, along with Latinos and others from the church for refusing to submit to his requests. Rob Taylor defied the church’s internal rulings by calling the vote for a selected group of people and now the court will decide whether he will be evicted from the church for his behavior.

The Residences at Martin Manor Construction Underway; Ordinance 5742 and Resolution 121-2025 approved By Stacy Carchman

The Boca Raton City Council on Tuesday evening, during a City Council meeting unanimously approved (5-0) an expansion to the Residences at Martin Manor redevelopment, adding 105 new affordable units to the project and preserving a historic 1940s building for use as a community museum. The approval is a significant step in city efforts to increase affordable housing and investing in neighborhood revitalization while also preserving cultural history in one of Boca Raton’s most historic communities. This approval increases the total number of low-income units on the site to 200 and continues the redevelopment of the former Dixie Manor public housing complex. The project is intended to serve households earning between 30% and 80% of the area’s median income, averaging about 60%, according to Housing Nov 20 - Nov 27, 2025

Authority officials. The 95 households that originally lived at Dixie Manor retain a guaranteed right to return to the new development. Phase I, which broke ground in August, is now under construction to replace the original units. The Residences at Martin Manor is located in Pearl City, Boca Raton’s oldest historically Black neighborhood, established in 1915 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The neighborhood maintains a strong cultural and civic identity across generations, and the redevelopment includes preservation of a 1940s structure that will be converted into a small museum dedicated to the history of Dixie Manor and the leaders who shaped Pearl City. The remaining space in the building will be used for community purposes. The formal approvals came through Ordinance 5742 and Resolution 1212025. Ordinance 5742 amends the Future Land Use Map for the roughly 10.04-acre property at 1350 N. Dixie Highway, allowing construction of two additional three-story buildings. Resolution 1212025 updates the site plan to reflect new pedestrian and technical improvements, including sidewalks with shade trees along North Dixie Highway and Glades Road, and reduces the required number of parking spaces from 398 to 259.

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The Boynton Beach City Commission met on November 18 and discussed the future of the Eco Park in Boynton as an agenda item. They debated the scope of the project and decided to seek other grant opportunities to fund the project. There were several key concerns raised by the proposed Eco Park grant. The city initially bid on an original project scope. When the project came in over budget, they were advised to reduce the scope. The grant provider then rejected the reduced scope and therefore the city did not qualify for the grant. The city now faced a choice either to return to the original project scope and find funding or lose the grant entirely. The project has been delayed for years, with plans ready, but funding uncertain. The city has agreed to stick with the original phase one plan and look

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MUNICIPAL These Candidates Qualified to Run in Boca Election By Marci Shatzman

Twelve candidates qualified to run in Boca Raton’s next Municipal Election on March 10, 2026. The city’s qualifying period ended at 5 p.m. Wednesday, and the city was notified at the end of the workday Friday by the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, according to a city spokesperson. That office holds all county elections. The only candidate who did not qualify and will not be on the ballot is Josh Joffee, who had filed to run for mayor. Three candidates qualified to run for each of the three open seats and seat D if that fourth seat becomes vacant. Here’s the final list and the link that includes all the candidates’ documents:

https://www.myboca.us/2837/Candidates Mayor: Mike Liebelson; Fran Nachlas; Andy Thomson Seat A: Bernard Korn; Christen Ritchey; Michelle Grau Seat B: Meredith Madsen; Marc Wigder; Jon Pearlman Seat D: Robert S. Weinroth; Stacy Sipple; Larry Cellon The incumbents are Deputy Mayor Fran Nachlas, Councilman Andy Thomson, and Community Redevelopment chairman and Councilman Marc Wigder. Founder Jon Pearlman, Michelle Grau and Stacy Sipple are running as SaveBoca candidates, the organized opposition to the city’s interim private partnership, now called One Boca, and their plans for a new downtown government campus. SaveBoca is listed on the city website as political committees: https:// www.myboca.us/2824/Political-Committees Their two votes to prevent the sale of public lands will be the ballot in the Jan. 13 Special Election.

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Fuller Center’s Moving 20th Wee Dream

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By Marci Shatzman Everything was green at the Fuller Center’s 20th Annual Wee Dream Ball: Emerald Enchantment, from the gowns, to the drapery, to the dance floor, and most importantly the dollars raised to reach 700 hard-working families with affordable day care, education and leadership for their kids. Even meals. Their 55 years of putting kids first, from infants through teens, inspired major bids for Bill Riddick’s live auction of nine items, from Sheriff for the Day to a Chris Evert Wimbleton experience, and Call to the Heart donations. There was even a matching grant of $50,000. That put the Fuller Center’s fundraising goal of $700,00 over the top, announced emcee CBS12 News morning anchor Sam Kerrigan. Moving moments: Video of a grateful dad with a special needs child walking now. Fuller kids on stage in the Boca West Country Club ballroom leading a chorus of “God Bless America.” Fuller Center staff getting a standing ovation from nearly 300 supporters, a sellout crowd.

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ing news” with a video from past board president and member emeritus Stacey Packer with others. “We are there in spirit,” Packer said. Philanthropist Michelle Hagerty, who’s also a Rotary Club of Boca Raton 2026 OPAL Awards honoree, was Wee Dreams’ presenting sponsor. Wee Dreams co-chairs were Julie Gulick and Rachel Ostrovsky. Among other supporters there was a Fuller Center director and publisher of The Boca Raton Tribune Douglas Heizer and his wife Dini Heizer; Fuller directors Bonnie Hildebrand, former city council member Monica Mayotte, and Rotarian Bruce Spizler. Among the guests were Boca Chamber CEO/president Troy McLellan; Boca Raton Regional Hospital CEO Lincoln Mendez; Rotarian Arlene Herson; philanthropist Marilyn Weinberg and a whole bunch of people from Florida Atlantic University. The Chase Band wasn’t just a dance band. They put on a real show, Rotarian Gary Hildebrand agreed.

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S POR T S FMBC Hall of Fame Welcomes the Mighty Lancer Band Director Milton Joselyn By Katie Mosley

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Association events. He also is the driving force behind the direction of the Lancer Jamboree, a regional event with the FMBC held at John I. Leonard. Under Joselyn’s direction, the Mighty Lancer band has been able to compete at a multitude of district, regional and state competitions through organizations like the FMBC and SFWGA. Joselyn has led his Lancers to find immense success at these competitions, with the marching band program having won multiple excellent and superior ratings through the FBA at Marching Band MPAs. Ultimately, Joselyn’s induction is well deserved. His commitment to the craft of marching band does not go unnoticed, as Joselyn continuously works diligently to help promote and benefit high school marching bands in South Florida.

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Bush’s Baked Beans new Boca Bowl Sponsor By Marci Shatzman Bush’s Baked Beans is the title sponsor for the 12th Boca Raton Bowl college football matchup on Dec. 23, the game’s executive director Doug Mosley announced. The new joint logo has Bush’s Baked Beans’ famous yellow logo on top of the red, white and blue Boca Raton Bowl logo with Bowl of Beans between two palm trees below. Expect to see the branding on the center of the field, the stadium wraparound and two of the four 25 game markers, Mosley said. ESPN Events’ Boca Raton Bowl uses the 30,000-seat Flagler Credit Union Stadium on the Boca Raton campus of Florida Atlantic University as their venue. Bush’s Baked Beans was already on board with ESPN’s SEC Network and signed a one-year deal with the Boca Raton Bowl, Mosley said. They’re ready to activate with all the Bowl’s activities, and particularly their float in Boca Raton’s 53rd Holiday Street Parade on Dec. 3. They even sent four can costumes and 4 wearable blankets among the merchandise the two companies exchanged. The joint business venture “fits with their marketing and they have an

idea what they want to do. There’s a lot of things they want to do in the local market. We gave them their our calendar for the rest of the year and they locked on the parade,” Mosley said Also not lost on the company is the Boca Raton Bowl’s national exposure on ESPN on game day and ESPN West Palm radio’s reach in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. What can Boca Raton Bowl sports fans here expect here? Everything from an expected visit from Bush’s Baked Beans’ golden retriever Duke, who talks in their commercials, to large inflatable cans, baked bean arches and other attractions at the 2 p.m. fanfest on game day on stadium grounds. Tickets go on sale Dec. 7, the same day the two rival college football teams are announced. https://bocaratonbowl.com/ What does a title sponsorship mean for the Boca Raton Bowl? “The sponsorship alone makes a difference financially,” Mosley said without divulging specific terms. Not to mention Bush’s Baked Beans popularity. “Most people have Bush’s Baked Beans staring back at them” when they open their pantry, he added.

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CLASSIFIELDS PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CONSOLIDATED NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE PERMIT AND TO USE SOVEREIGN AND SUBMERGED LANDS The Department of Environmental Protection gives notice of its intent to issue a Joint Coastal Permit (0405735-002-JC) and letter of consent to use sovereign submerged lands to Boca Owner, LLC. 1 Vanderbilt Ave, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10017, to authorize the replacement of 500 linear feet of riprap along the southern shoreline within the Boca Raton Inlet and placement of 1000 linear feet of riprap along the western shoreline of the property. The application file is available online and can be reached through the Departments Information Portal at: https://shorturl.at/QJq4W The Department will issue the permit and letter of consent to use sovereign submerged lands, unless a timely petition for an administrative proceeding is filed pursuant to the provisions of Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. On the filing of a timely and sufficient petition, this action will not be final and effective until further order of the Department. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the hearing process may result in a modification of the agency action or even denial of the application. A person whose substantial interests are affected by the Department’s action may petition for an administrative proceeding (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. 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