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Boca Raton Council Member Yvette Drucker Appointed to Serve on National League of Cities Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee Boca Raton, FL – City of Boca Raton Council Member Yvette Drucker has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2024 Transportation and Infrastructure Services Federal Advocacy Committee. Ms. Drucker was elected to a one-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities on transportation and infrastructure.

The appointment was announced by NLC President Mayor David Sander of Rancho Cordova, CA.

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MyCardiologist Expansion to Serve Your Heart Better See Page 19

As part of our commitment to patient care, the MyCardiologist Boca Raton, FL location is expanding to meet the growing demand for cardiovascular services. This expansion means increased availability and enhanced convenience for patients seeking top-quality cardiac care.

“I am excited to take our local infrastructure and transportation priorities to a higher level with this appointment to the National League of Cities,” shared Ms. Drucker.

Unlock Your Heart’s Health with Dr. Leef: Immediate Care for Your Heart Meet Dr. George Leef, the dedicated Board-Certified Cardiologist at MyCardiologist, providing outstanding cardiovascular care right here in Boca Raton.

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J.P.’s Story: A Testament of Empowerment

Boca West Children’s Foundation Asks for Community Help with 9th Annual Diaper Drive

FAU Will Host a One-night Comedy Event Benefiting Israeli-based Save a Child’s Heart

No. 22 Florida Atlantic Narrowly Defeats Upset Minded North Texas

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FIRE DEPARTMENT (561) 982-4000 STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: SUPER BOWL ACROSS 1. Desert bloomers 6. Request for tailor 9. Paul Bunyan’s companion 13. Delivered by plane 14. Boiling emotion 15. Match play result?

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boot brand 40. Largest ethnic group in Rwanda 41. User’s destination 43. Like Twiggy’s skirt 44. Former anesthetic 46. Not all 47. Death notice 48. Like r in American English 50. Luau souvenirs 52. Opposite of WSW 53. Vatican’s head 55. Cattle prod 57. *AFC’s top seed 60. *Host state of this year’s Super Bowl 63. Like allergy spray 64. Second person of be 66. Pleasant odor 68. Fervent 69. Grazing ground 70. “When pigs fly!”

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29. Loads from lodes 31. *CBS announcer and former QB 32. Native American group 33. Famous Bolshevik 34. *Like the Super Bowl players 36. Sonny & Cher, e.g.

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COMMUNITY Italian PBC Mayor Helps Italian Lodge Celebrate 40th

By Marci Shatzman

When Father Adam Forno offered the opening prayer at Sgt. Bonanno Lodge, Order Sons & Daughters of Italy’s 40th anniversary, he noted how long it could take for then new Italian emigrants to be recognized.

the Italian Studies program at FAU, and having Italian taught in public schools. Her latest effort is promoting a dual passport for Italian-Americans.

“I want to keep our Italian traditions alive. It’s not just the language, it’s the people,” Sachs said, presenting a Palm Beach County proclamation to Catania.

Fast forward, and the speaker and longtime lodge advocate is the daughter of a U.S. Army Infantry soldier and an Italian war bride, Palm Beach County Mayor Maria Sachs.

Sharing her family history, her parents met in “a little store in Naples,” when her father was in the service, Sachs said. Her mom had to wait to come to the U.S. to join him.

And when she finally took a ship to New York and passed the Statue of Liberty, she thought she was home.

“Little did she know my Dad

The Sgt. Frederick M. Bonanno lodge started small and now they’re up to 105 members and growing, Catania noted. was from Detroit!” Sachs, told members and guests at the celebration in the Delray Elks Lodge.

“Maria’s a great friend of the Italian community,” lodge president Edmondo Catania told members and guests.

Her association and efforts for Italian-Americans go back two decades. She was responsible for having October proclaimed Italian Heritage Month in Florida in 2014 as a state senator. As a county commissioner she continues to support

Also at the festivities were Grand Lodge of Florida President Joe Dente: first vice president Nick Cantore; Tony Phillips, president of the Italo-American Cultural Society based in Pompano; and Boca Raton Italian educator and film documentarian Eufrasio Volpe.

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Boca Raton Museum’s 37th Annual Art Festival Boca Raton, FL – Florida Atlantic University’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has achieved accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a provider of Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD). This prestigious recognition demonstrates the college’s dedication to providing the highest quality of professional development for registered nurses and the highest standards of excellence in the delivery of health care.

ANCC accreditation is a voluntary, peer review process intended to strengthen and sustain the quality and integrity of continuing nursing education, making it worthy of public confidence.

Accrediting organizations, like ANCC, assess providers of continuing nursing education to ensure they meet rigorous global standards established by ANCC.

The accreditation process is a rigorous evaluation of an organization’s nursing practice, professional development programs and patient outcomes. It assesses the level of compliance with the ANCC’s stringent standards and criteria, ensuring that nursing services meet or exceed industry benchmarks.

“The American Nurses Credentialing Center accreditation process represents the gold standard for continuing education for nurses and we are incredibly proud to receive this significant recognition,” said Louise AurélienBuie, Ed.D., assistant dean of executive and continuing education and academic-practice partnerships, FAU Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. “Achieving accreditation is a testament to our continued commitment to advancing compassionate patient care through clinical practice, education, research and innovation.”

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ment. Accredited organizations use evidence-based ANCC criteria to plan, implement and evaluate the highest quality NCPD activities. As a result, health ministries, nursing organizations, employers, and continuing education enterprises rely on ANCC accreditation to call forth advanced nursing practice and improved outcomes. Nurses can choose the highest caliber of education to meet certification or licensure requirements.

“This new accreditation further solidifies our leadership in the region and will propel professional growth for nurses who want to advance their careers, improve patient outcomes and promote

community health and patient safety,” said Aurélien-Buie.

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FAU’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing enrolls more than 1,370 students in its four nursing degree programs on the Boca Raton, Davie and Harbor Branch campuses and is instrumental in addressing the critical shortage of nurses with its four tracks of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs. More than 400 BSN students graduate each year and enter the nursing workforce. Nearly 90 percent of them remain in Florida. The college also offers a Master of Science in Nursing, a Doctor of Nursing (DNP) and a Ph.D. in nursing.

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6 - Edition 652 The Boca Raton Tribune EDITORIALS & LETTERS East/West Boca Raton, FL

The Boca Raton Tribune Founded January 15, 2010

DOUGLAS HEIZER, Publisher Editorial PEDRO HEIZER

Our Writers/Reporters and Columnists SYNESIO LYRA ROSA CAVALCANTI GABRIELA BARBIERI

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FAITH

By Rick Warren

It’s Time to Start Doubting Your Doubts “The world’s sin is unbelief in anxious, it often reveals your unbeme.” lief in God’s promises. The Bible offers more than 7,000 promises. If you John 16:9 (TLB) claim them, you’ll see your fear and anxiety levels go down. It’s the world’s At the root of every sin rests at greatest insurance policy. least a momentary doubt about God. When you become impatient, it In John 16:9 Jesus says, “The reveals your doubt in God’s perfect world’s sin is unbelief in me” (TLB). timing. God has a plan for your life, When you don’t believe Jesus is who but he’s never going to be in a hurhe says he is or he’ll do what he says ry. That’s easy to forget when you he’ll do, that’s the root of all sin. want things to happen on your own timetable—so you take matters into Here are some emotions you can your own hands instead of waiting look for that can help you know when on God. you’re doubting God. When you become resentful or When you become fearful or bitter, it reveals your doubt in God’s

wisdom. God is wise and good and loving. But when things don’t turn out like you plan or want, you think he messed up somehow. And you don’t believe he can bring good out of bad.

your weakness. But when you don’t believe that, it shows you think power should come only from yourself. If you think that, you’re always going to be disappointed.

When you dwell in guilty feelings, it reveals your unbelief in God’s forgiveness. How long should a follower of Jesus feel guilty? About one second. That’s how long it takes to confess a sin. If you’re carrying around guilt, it means you can’t forgive yourself because you don’t believe God has forgiven you.

Do you want to turn around those feelings of fear, impatience, resentment, guilt, and inadequacy? Then you need to start doubting your doubts.

If you believe in God’s Word, you can trust what it says about God and the way he feels about you and takes care of you. You can trust that God keeps his promises, has perfect timWhen you feel inadequate, it re- ing, is wise, forgives you, and works veals your doubt in God’s power. God powerfully through you. has said his power shows up best in

BY ROBERT J. TAMASY

Confirming The Work Of Our Hands How would you evaluate your current work situation? Is it the best job you have ever had? Is it adequate for the moment, but only a steppingstone for where you would like your career to go in the future? Are you actively looking for a better opportunity? Or is it a situation where you feel stuck, making it a daily challenge just to get out of bed and show up for work?

Most of us have probably been in two or three of those circumstances at least once. Even the best job, we must admit, is not perfect. The “ideal job” will still have elements we wish we could change; any time people are involved, there will be problems.

The question is, how are we doing in the job we presently have, whether we are excited to go to work every day or not? This is particularly important for those who are followers of Jesus,

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recognizing we are called to be “Christ’s ambassadors,” as 2 Corinthians 5:20 describes us. Are we difference-makers, reflecting the light of Christ to our employers, colleagues, customers, and others we encounter every day, or are we like coworkers who grumble and complain throughout the day?

of Jesus Christ wherever we go? Here they may see your good deeds and are some principles from the Scriptures praise your Father in heaven” (Matthat can help: thew 5:14-16).

We are to approach our work with peace and thankfulness. When we handle difficult situations with grace and joy, other people will notice. “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful…. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him” (Psalm 90:17).

In Psalm 90:17 we read this compelling request: “May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us – yes, establish the work of our hands.” There might be times when we look longingly toward other job opportunities, but as someone has observed, God expects us We are to display the light of Christ to serve and represent Him where we through our work, as well as through are – we certainly cannot serve and rep- our words. In a world dominated by resent Him where we are not. darkness and evil, our faith in the Lord will shine ever more brightly. “You are How do we go about reconciling the light of the world. A city on a hill our current work situation – good or cannot be hidden…. In the same way, bad – with our calling to be disciples let your light so shine before men, that www.bocaratontribune.com

We are to reflect Christ’s presence through our pursuit of excellence. God does everything well. As His children, we should strive to do the same. “Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings; he will not serve before obscure men” (Proverbs 22:29).

We are to become known for our honesty and integrity. In working environments where compromise is so common, we can stand out by our commitment to being honest and upholding integrity in all of our dealings. “Honest scales and balances are from the Lord; all the weights in the bag are of His making” (Proverbs 16:11). “The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity” (Proverbs 11:3).

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J.P.’s Story: A Testament of Empowerment Boca Raton, FL – We at the Hispanic Entrepreneur Initiative (HEI) Florida are excited to share with you the inspiring story of one of our remarkable women entrepreneurs, JP. Her journey is a testament to the impactful work we are committed to, aiding entrepreneurs in their quest to grow and thrive. JP’s story embodies the essence of determination and community, highlighting how HEI has played a crucial role in her entrepreneurial success.

JP’s Journey of Empowerment: From Clarity to Community Impact JP faced the common challenge of aligning her product with her market, a crucial step in any business. Her journey with HEI Florida vividly demonstrates the importance of focus and community in the entrepreneurial world.

Gaining Clarity and Direction Initially, JP pursued multiple initiatives, but it was through HEI’s “Empowering the American Dream” program that she found her direction. This program provided her with essential insights into market dynamics, enabling

her to identify her target audience and to the next level. She is gearing up to refine her business model with new- participate in HEI’s 7 Week Financial found clarity.

Education Program, a step that edges her closer to eligibility for capital fundBuilding a Community-Centric ing – a key milestone for her growing Business business.

With a clear vision, JP transitioned her efforts into creating a community-centric business. She organized events that resonated deeply with her audience, forging a movement that united like-minded individuals under a shared purpose and aspiration.

An Inspiration to Entrepreneurs

JP’s success story is an inspiration to other entrepreneurs, emphasizing the significance of understanding the market, implementing a focused strategy, and nurturing community connections.

Her transformation under HEI’s guidSustainable Growth and Monetiza- ance is a shining example of what we tion aim to achieve with each entrepreneur we support.

Through a focused strategy, JP successfully developed networking events Your contribution has been instrutailored to her market. These events mental in supporting and guiding small went beyond the realm of business, entrepreneurs like JP. We are grateful providing enriching experiences that for your continued support and hope to promoted engagement and empower- keep collaborating with you in making ment, while also creating a sustainable impactful changes in the lives of many revenue model through memberships more entrepreneurs. and event fees.

Together, let’s continue to empowReady for the Next Level er dreams and build a legacy of entrepreneurial success.

JP is now set to take her business

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Boca West Children’s Foundation Asks for Community Help with 9th Annual Diaper Drive Boca Raton, FL — The Boca West Children’s Foundation (BWCF) is out to break its record of collecting 280,000 diapers for The Diaper Bank, Covering South Florida, during its 9th Annual Diaper Drive. Monetary donations for diapers can be made by visiting www. bocawestfoundation.org or diapers can be dropped off at the Junior League of Boca Raton, 261 N.W. 13th Street, Boca Raton, by February 28. Diapers in size 4, 5 and 6 are particularly needed.

Studies show that more than one in three American families experience diaper need. The Foundation has served as a major supporter of the Diaper Bank since 2016 as it falls within the organization’s mission to help programs that aid local children. year, we’re hoping to be able to provide even more than that.”

“Clean diapers are as essential as food to eat and a place to live for a baInfants and toddlers who remain in by. Whether or not a child has enough soiled diapers for too long are at risk clean diapers impacts not only the of urinary tract infections and skin inchild’s health, but their parents’ ability fections. Most child-care centers, even to work,” said Pamela Weinroth, Execu- free and subsidized facilities, require tive Director/COO of Boca West Chil- parents to provide a daily supply of dren’s Foundation. “Two years ago, we disposable diapers to care for a baby. collected 180,000 diapers and we were Without child-care, parents cannot go able to donate 280,000 last year. This to work or school.

program allocates dollars specifically for the purchase of diapers.

• Without transportation, buying diapers at a convenience store rather than a large “big box” store can significantly increase the monthly cost of diapers.

• Most childcare centers, even free and subsidized facilities require parents to provide a day’s supply of disposable diapers.

• The Supplemental Nutrition Supplement Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, does not cover diapers.

The Boca West Foundation was launched in 2010 and came about as a desire by the thousands of volunteers from the Boca West Country Club to give back to children in Palm Beach County. The Foundation’s mission is Throughout the year, BWCF also to identify and fund projects to assist accepts monetary donations for the Di- children and their families in need in the aper Bank. A donation of $100 will pur- area. Since its inception, the Foundachase 400 diapers. tion has raised more than $18 million for specific programs for more than 30 A few facts about the need for dia- charities. pers, according to the National Diaper Bank Network.

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• Infants require up to 12 diapers bocawestfoundation.org, call 561-488per day, toddlers about 8.

6980 or email foundation@bocawest• No state or federal child safety-net cc.org.

The Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation presents

Two More Magical Performances This Season

Season of 2023-2024

Spring Menagerie April 20 & 21, 2024 This repertory concert will feature an interesting blend of classical and contemporary pieces. This concert will offer something for everyone to enjoy!

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La Sylphide July 27 & 28, 2024

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In La Sylphide, one of the oldest ballets still commonly performed, an otherworldly creature, the Sylph, bewitches the Scotsman James causing him to abandon his fiancée Effie and all that he once held dear. This performance will feature New York City Ballet’s Emma Von Enck & Anthony Huxley.

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Flite Center West Palm Beach Launches Its Inaugural Flite Center Gunther Motor Company Collective Impact Awards Presented By SFBW ing our expansion to positively impact and guide more young adults toward a brighter future,” said Christine Frederick, CEO of FLITE Center. “It is an honor for us to recognize the vital contributions of those individuals, companies and partner organizations who are committed to helping us grow and create a better life for youth in West Palm Beach and beyond in need of a new path.”

FLITE Center has been serving the West Palm Beach community since 2021. In 2022, it expanded its services by adding a 1,500-square-foot dropin center located in the historic northwest sector of downtown – in an area youth can easily reach. This past February, new property space began providing a safe, secure and reliable immediate housing emergency landing space lovingly called Falcon Ridge for human trafficking survivor youth and their families. and support of FLITE Center’s mission to aid vulnerable youth in South FlorCBS 12 Anchor Liz Quirantes to ida’s Transitional Independent Living Host Special Event Recognizing The (TIL) System of Care.

Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, Suzanne Cabrera, Junior League of the Honorees include The Frederick A. Palm Beaches, Excel Construction of DeLuca Foundation who will receive Florida, Payne Chapel A.M.E.C, Palm the newly created Dr. Heidi Schaeffer Beach County Human Trafficking Task Trailblazer Award, named for FLITE Force and Marian M.E. Bluntson Win- Center’s newest board member and gate longtime advocate; Suzanne Cabrera, CEO, Housing Leadership Council, and West Palm Beach, FL – FLITE Junior League of the Palm Beaches, Center West Palm Beach will launch its who will receive Ripple Effect Awards; inaugural FLITE Center Gunther Mo- Excel Construction of Florida who will tor Company Collective Impact Awards receive the Bridge Builder Award; and presented by South Florida Business Payne Chapel A.M.E.C and Palm Beach and Wealth (SFBW) honoring Palm County Human Trafficking Task Force Beach County youth advocates at 5:30 who will receive Community Collabop.m. on Tuesday, February 27, at The rator Awards. Marian M.E. Bluntson Studio at The Ben Autograph Collec- Wingate will be honored with an In tion Hotel (251 N. Narcissus in West Memoriam dedication.

Palm Beach). Special guest host CBS 12 Anchor Liz Quirantes will emcee “We are grateful to the West Palm the event that will recognize individ- Beach community and our sponsors for uals and companies for their advocacy taking our mission to heart and embracLiz Quirantes – Photo courtesy of CBS 12

ming is supported through a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant through the Office of the Attorney General of Florida and through a U.S. Department of Justice Office of Victims of Crime Housing Assistance Grant, helping atrisk and sex-trafficked children and young adults between the ages of 10 – 24 with trauma informed care, guidance and support.

The Gunther Motor Company Collective Impact Awards presented by SFBW is additionally sponsored by GoldLaw Personal Injury Lawyers, DEX Imaging, Vegso Family Foundation, Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC, Reicherter Foundation, Waterstone Resort & Marina, and Oceans 234.

Tickets start at $75 per person and include two drink selections plus gourmet hors d’oeuvres (a full cash bar will be available after the event) and are available to purchase at www.flitecenter. org/PBImpact. For additional sponsorFLITE Center offers comprehen- ship information, contact Alex Ortiz, sive and seamless service delivery for FLITE Center’s director of developyouth and young adults ages 10 to 25 ment, at alex@flitecenter.org. involved in the child welfare system, including youth with special and behavFLITE Center (Fort Lauderdale ioral needs, survivors of human traf- Independence, Training & Education) ficking, youth from the Department Center was created in 2009 through a of Juvenile Justice, youth who have partnership of the Community Founno high school diploma, those who dation of Broward, the United Way are unemployed, homeless, or facing of Broward and the Junior League of any other unfortunate circumstance. Greater Fort Lauderdale, with the inIt ensures that youth develop essen- tent of offering comprehensive access tial skills and competencies in daily liv- to services for youth aging out of fosing, decision-making and interperson- ter care. A not-for-profit organization, al communication; crucial modules to FLITE Center has become the hub begin building their lives as productive of all support services for transitionmembers of the community. To achieve ing youth to become successful adults these goals, FLITE Center partners within a safe, nurturing environment with nonprofit organizations, govern- that promotes personal growth while ment agencies, corporations and pri- developing practical life skills. Based vate citizens. Last year, FLITE Center on community need, FLITE Center reserved nearly 2,000 young adults in the cently expanded its reach to serve Palm Transitional Independent Living (TIL) Beach County at 816 Ninth Street, West System of Care.

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Delray Beach Open Announces Off Court Special Events for 2024 Tournament Delray Beach, Fla. (January 12, 2024) – The Delray Beach Open (www.DelrayBeachOpen.com) today announced its many off court special events for the 2024 tournament. Celebrating its 32nd year, the Delray Beach Open is held at the Delray Beach Tennis Center & Stadium (201 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444) from February 9 to 18, 2024. For a full list of off court events, visit https://www.yellowtennisball.com/en/special-events.

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COST: GENERAL ADMISSION ACCESS: 6:30pm to 8:00pm: Providing access to unlimited sampling of tacos and tequila.

Attendees are welcome to vote for the best taco in town! $95 + tax per person. VIP ACCESS: 6:00pm to 8:00pm: These tickets provide you with 30 minutes of exclusive tasting of all Tacos and Tequila! $115 + tax per person. (Tickets include a general admission seat ticket to the evening’s pro tennis matches.) To purchase tickets, click here.

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Ladies Day Luncheons Ladies Day Luncheons return to the Delray Beach Open! Sponsored by Lucky in Love, Blonde Alchemy, Raeburn Winery, Stoli Vodka and Charleston Bloody Mary Mix, the Ladies Day Luncheons – being held on Wednesday, Feb. 14 and Thursday, Feb. 15 – offer guests more than just lunch. Tickets include Stadium Court seats to the day’s tennis matches, luncheon, wine, Bloody Mary’s, Stoli Cocktails, raffle prizes, gift bags and much more.

WHEN: Wednesday​,F ​ eb. 14 & Thursday, Feb. 15, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Hospitality Pavilion, Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center, 201 W. Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, 33444 COST: Luncheon + Stadium Court Box Ticket: $115 ($150+ Value); Luncheon + Stadium Court Reserved Ticket: $95 ($130+ Value). For more information, email Jax Kenney at JKenney@YellowTennisBall.com or call 561-330-6000 x 1.To order tickets, click here.

Burgers, Bourbon and Brew The inaugural event takes place on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Guests of this brandnew event will sample some of South Florida’s best burgers, while enjoying beer, wine, and bourbon cocktails from Redwood Empire Whiskey, Kentucky Owl Bourbon, American Icon Brewery, The Cove Brewery and Betty Booze.

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WHERE: Hospitality Pavilion, Delray Beach Tennis Center & Stadium, 201 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 WHEN: Wednesday, February 14, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (General Admission begins at 6:30 p.m.)

COST: GENERAL ADMISSION ACCESS: 6:30pm to 8:00pm: Providing access to unlimited sampling of burgers, bourbon and brew. Attendees are welcome to vote for the best burger in town! $95 + tax per person. VIP ACCESS: 6:00pm to 8:00pm: These unique tickets provide you with 30 minutes of exclusive tasting of Burgers, Bourbon and Brew! $115 + tax per person. (Tickets include a general admission seat ticket to the evening’s pro tennis matches.) To purchase tickets, click here.

PRIDE Night at The Delray Beach Open In partnership with Stoli Vodka and the South Florida Tennis Club (SFTC) Clay Court Classic, the Delray Beach Open is hosting its third annual PRIDE Night on Wednesday, Feb​.​14. PRIDE Night will feature celebrations, DJ, and beverages from Stoli. PRIDE Night also serves as a kickoff for the Clay Court Classic, an official Gay & Lesbian Tennis Alliance (GLTA) tournament, which is

held in Fort Lauderdale Feb. 15 to 19. Over 120 GLT players are expected.

WHEN: Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 6:00pm WHERE: Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center, 201 W. Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, 33444 DETAILS: For more information, please visit: https://www.yellowtennisball.com/en/ pride-night.

Tacos, Tequila and Tennis The second annual Tacos, Tequila and Tennis takes place on Thursday, Feb. 15, and is presented by Dano’s Tequila. It offers a match made in heaven: samples of tacos, cocktails featuring tequila and top-tier tennis at the Delray Beach Open. Event goers can also enjoy Dano’s Tequila cocktails and wine and beer. From savory or sweet to spicy and crispy, there is sure to be a taco for everyone! A portion of the proceeds to benefit local nonprofit organization Love Serving Autism WHERE: Hospitality Pavilion, Delray Beach Tennis Center & Stadium, 201 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (General Admission begins at 6:30

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Billed as ‘The Ultimate Pairing Event,’ Game, Set, Pour will take place on Friday, February 16, and will feature the best beer, wine, spirits and food from local restaurants and bars around South Florida. Now in its fifth year, Game, Set, Pour will feature food from Alleycat, American Social Bar & Kitchen, DADA, Dalmoros, Driftwood, Kapow!, Prezzo, Proper Ice Cream, VIP Caterers, and Windy City Pizza. Beer, wine and liquor pairings will be provided by American Icon Brewery, Barrel of Monks Brewing, The Cove Brewery, Dano’s Tequila, Funky Buddha Brewery, Prosperity Brewers, Raeburn Winery, South Beach Brewing Company, Stoli Vodka, and more. The event’s charity partner is Kula Cares Inc., a Boca Raton-based nonprofit organization that provides essential items for schools and community programs to empower under-resourced students and teachers.

WHERE: Hospitality Pavilion, Delray Beach Tennis Center & Stadium, 201 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 WHEN: Friday, Feb. 16 from 5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. (General Admission begins at 6:30 p.m.)

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Protecting Americans’ Access to High-Quality Health Care (StatePoint) Accepting Medicare is becoming increasingly unsustainable for physicians, which has resulted in many practices refusing to take new Medicare patients, or even to shutter their doors.

At the same time, millions of additional Americans are projected to rely on Medicare in the coming years. With a 3.37% reduction to Medicare imposed at the start of this year, the American Medical Association (AMA) says that reforms are needed to protect millions of Americans’ access to their physicians.

“After three consecutive years of Medicare cuts, physicians and patients are at a crossroads. Physicians have faced reductions in Medicare payments each of the past four years on top of steeply rising practice costs and the burdens of nearly four years of COVID-19. Continuing down this road is unsustainable for many physicians, particularly those in smaller private practices,” says Jesse M. Ehren-

es into larger companies, and even shutting down operations entirely. As a result, some Medicare patients—like Dr. Ehrenfeld’s own parents, who recently struggled to find a new physician—will increasingly be left without access to high-quality care, with the largest burden on rural and underserved areas. New cuts will erode this access even further.

feld, MD, MPH, president of the AMA. An AMA analysis of Medicare Trustees data finds that Medicare physician payments increased by just 0.4% a year between 2001 and 2023. Meanwhile, the cost of running a medical practice—including office rent, employee wages and insurance premiums—went up by 47% during that same period. Today, physi-

“Congress has the power to prevent these cuts and save patients’ access to their physicians,” says Dr. Ehrenfeld.

“The Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians are the only Medicare providers cians Act of 2023 is a bipartisan legislative who do not receive an annual inflation- fix that will completely eliminate the cuts. ary update, hindering their ability to ad- I urge everyone to visit FixMedicareNow. equately pay staff, purchase new equip- org and contact their member of Conment and invest in their practices. gress. Tell them to pass H.R.6683, and protect Medicare patients.”

Struggling physician practices nationwide have already been forced to make To learn more, visit FixMedicareNow. such tough choices as refusing to ac- org. cept Medicare, absorbing their practic-

Prioritize Your Mental Health in 2024 With These 9 Tips (StatePoint) As the new year begins, many people make resolutions regarding their physical health, but it’s just as important to focus on mental health in the year ahead, especially for older adults, according to experts.

“As people age, they may experience stressors such as serious illness, losing close friends and family members, managing life on a fixed income, and coping with concerns about their own mortality. While seniors may show resilience to these dimensions of vitality, when they’re compounded, these losses and stressors can result in a myriad of behavioral health issues, including depression, anxiety, stress, and insomnia,” says Dr. Lindsay Evans-Mitchell, board certified dementia: adult psychiatrist and behavioral health Practice good nutrition: There is evmedical director for Cigna Healthcare’s idence that plant-based diets are associMedicare Advantage business. ated with better health, including better emotional health. That’s another reason Dementia, which includes memory to add more green, leafy vegetables to loss and language difficulties, is another your diet. issue often more pronounced with age, and in earlier stages, it can often mimic Exercise: Regular exercise can posisome symptoms of depression. tively affect cognitive ability. If you have a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan offerFortunately, Dr. Evans-Mitchell says ing access to a fitness program at no exmaking healthy choices can improve tra cost, then make sure to take advanyour quality of life, including your over- tage of it. You can learn about Cigna all mental well-being, and potentially re- Healthcare’s MA plans at cignamedicaduce your risk of both depression and reinformation.com.

shields against UV light..Get plenty of rest: Older adults need seven to nine hours of sleep each night, according to the National Institutes of Health. People who get six hours of sleep or less a night are at greater risk of developing dementia later, the organization says.

Additionally, poor sleep could be a sign of depression and should be discussed with your doctor.

Hydrate: Drink plenty of water. Dehydration can negatively affect cognitive performance. Even mild dehydration can drain energy and cause fatigue.

Stay away from harmful substances: Dealing with behavioral health issues in unhealthy ways, such as abusing prescription or illicit drugs or alcohol, will only worsen the situation. According to the National Institutes for Health, research shows heavy alcohol use can increase the risk of both dementia and depression.

Pick up a hobby: Hobbies like gardening, cooking and solving puzzles Enjoy some sunshine: Sunlight pro- can help improve your memory and vides needed vitamin D. Getting sun- your physical and mental health. Be soshine may increase your serotonin and cial: Isolation can lead to depression, help you stave off depression caused by which only worsened for many during Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. Al- the COVID-19 pandemic. Reach out to so, according to the Alzheimer’s Asso- friends and family in person, via video ciation, exposure to vitamin D can low- chat, or over the telephone. er dementia risk by as much as 40%. Of course, make sure to take proper precauScan QR code for tions, such as wearing a hat, using sunmore information screen, and wearing eye protection that

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Community Foundation For Palm Beach And Martin Counties To Host 11th Annual Founders Luncheon On February 28th At Kravis Center West Palm Beach, FL (January 25, 2024) – The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, a not-for-profit organization that leads partnerships with donors, nonprofits and community members to solve the region’s chronic and emerging issues, is hosting its 11th Annual Founders Luncheon highlighting “Hope for Early Education.” The event, which will be held at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts’ Cohen Pavilion in West Palm Beach on February 28, 2024, will celebrate the powerful philanthropic and nonprofit partners making a difference locally in early literacy. Co-hosts of the event are Jeffrey A. Stoops, Chair of the Board of Directors at the Community Foundation, and Danita R. DeHaney, is presented each year to an individuPresident & CEO of the Community al or organization who has made sigFoundation. nificant contributions to the community. An entrepreneur at heart, Elmore The Community Foundation’s 2024 founded Hardrives of Delray, Inc. in Founders Luncheon will feature key- 1953 and soon began to pave the arnote speaker Holly Lane, Ph.D., Direc- teries that would move millions around tor of the University of Florida Literacy South Florida. As Palm Beach CounInstitute (UFLI) and associate profes- ty grew, so did its needs. Inspired by sor of special education. Dr. Lane is al- leading local families like the Flaglers, so the Irving and Rose Fien Endowed Kenans, and MacArthurs, Elmore beProfessor of Education and the di- gan planting philanthropic seeds of his rector of the James Patterson Litera- own. He served on the Community cy Challenge. Her research focuses on Foundation’s Board of Directors from effective reading instruction, interven- 1984 to 1991 and again from 2010 to tion and helping teachers develop the 2019. He continues to support the orknowledge and skills they need to teach ganization to this day. reading effectively, especially using evidence-based practices to promote the “The Community Foundation condevelopment of foundational reading tinues to work towards realizing the skills. Dr. Lane is also the author of UF- dream of our founders, Winsome and LI Foundations: An Explicit and Sys- Michael McIntosh, to inspire others to tematic Phonics Program. give where they live and help improve the prospects of those members of our George T. Elmore, Founder of community with the greatest need,” Hardrives, Inc. and Community Foun- said Stoops. “With about half of Palm dation Legacy Society member, is the Beach and Martin County third graders event’s Guest of Honor and 2024 reading below grade level, it is more imMcIntosh Award Recipient. The award portant than ever to support those who

Office, Northern Trust, Storage Rentals of America, Palm Health Foundation, Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, Beth Neuhoff and Steve Frank, Sherry and Tom Barrat, Timothy and Karen Burke, Susan S. Stautberg, Kelly Tractor, FPL, Verdex Construction, Shawn M. Donnelley and Christopher M. Kelly, Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County, Phyllis M. Gillespie of The Gillespie Law Firm, Economic Council of Palm Beach County, Inc., Seacoast Bank, Bank of America, The Honorable Sheree Davis Cunningham (RET), Earnie Ellison, Jr., UBS, Florida Atlantic University, Promise Fund of Florida, Morgan Stanley, Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation, Roots are dedicated to transforming children’s and Wings, Keshavarz & Associates, literacy every single day.”

NCCI, Palm Beach Illustrated, WLRN “The Community Foundation leads Public Media, and The Palm Beach Post philanthropy locally, by connecting do- LOCALiQ. nors to our strong network of trusted nonprofit partners on the front lines About the Community Foundation of our area’s greatest challenges,” add- for Palm Beach and Martin Counties ed DeHaney. “Each year at our Founder’s Luncheon, we shine a spotlight on The Community Foundation those individuals and organizations for Palm Beach and Martin Counmaking a positive difference. We are ties is a nonprofit organization that proud to showcase a few of our non- leads philanthropy locally. The foundaprofit partners, including the Literacy tion provides charitable expertise and Coalition, Roots & Wings and Center vehicles to increase the investment opfor Creative Education, who are truly tions on behalf of individuals, family creating hope for early literacy.” foundations, and corporations. Since 1972, the foundation has distributed Tickets for the Founders Luncheon over $200 million in grants and scholare sold out but please visit the website arships aimed at closing the area’s opto join the waitlist at https://founders. portunity gaps. With its vast network yourcommunityfoundation.org. of donors and nonprofit partners, the foundation supports initiatives that imEvent Sponsors Include: DiPau- prove youth and education, economic la Family Fund, Stoops Family Foun- opportunity, thriving communities, and dation, The Kolter Group, William A. crisis preparation and response. Learn Meyer, Frisbie Group, Susan and Peter more at https://yourcommunityfounBrockway, George T. Elmore and Mar- dation.org. ti LaTour, Findlay Galleries, Lovelight Fund, Palm Beach County Sherriff ’s

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Boca Raton, FL – City of Boca Raton Council Member Yvette Drucker has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2024 Transportation and Infrastructure Services Federal Advocacy Committee. Ms. Drucker was elected to a one-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities on transportation and infrastructure.

The appointment was announced by NLC President Mayor David Sander of Rancho Cordova, CA.

President’s administration and at home.

“NLC’s federal advocacy committees play an important role in helping policymakers in Washington understand the issues and challenges facing America’s cities, towns and villages at the local level,” said NLC President Mayor David Sander of Rancho Cordova, CA. “I’m thrilled to have Boca Raton Council Member Drucker serve on NLC’s Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee this year and look forward to working with her to strengthen the federal-local partner“I am excited to take our local in- ship and grow our common knowledge frastructure and transportation pri- of the issues and opportunities facing orities to a higher level with this ap- our communities.” pointment to the National League of Cities,” shared Ms. Drucker. “Sharing This year’s Transportation and Indata and learning from other commu- frastructure Services Committee will be nities throughout our nation will help led by: Chair Dan Kealey, Councilmemdrive a more sustainable and innovative ber, Burnsville, MN; Vice Chair Vanesfuture for all of us.” sa Fuentes, Councilmember, Austin, TX; Vice Chair Toby Barker, Mayor, The NLC is an organization com- Hattiesburg, MS; and Vice Chair Marprised of nearly 20,000 city, town and tha Castex-Tatum, Vice Mayor Pro village leaders that are focused on im- Tem and Council Member, Houston, proving the quality of life for their TX. current and future constituents. As a member of NLC’s Transportation and For more information on NLC’s Infrastructure Services Committee, Ms. federal advocacy committees, visit: Drucker will play a key role in shaping www.nlc.org/advocacy/federal-advoNLC’s policy positions and advocate cacy-committees. on behalf of America’s cities, towns, and villages before Congress, with the

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ENTERTAINMENT Reservations Open February 1st for Highly Anticipated Dining Event on Atlantic Avenue in Downtown Delray Beach: ‘Savor the Avenue’

Delray Beach, FL – The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) announced today that reservations will open this Wednesday, February 1, 2024 for its highly anticipated dining event, Savor the Avenue.

Savor The Avenue, which is held annually in Downtown Delray Beach, invites locals and visitors alike to dine on some of the best food that Downtown Delray Beach has to offer, under the stars, in the middle of iconic Atlantic Avenue. This year’s event, which will stretch from Swinton Avenue to East Fifth Avenue, takes place on Monday, March 25, 2024, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Savor the Avenue diners will enjoy a four-course meal from their choice of one of sixteen local Downtown Delray Beach restaurants. For 2024, participating restaurants include Avalon Steak and Seafood with sister restaurant Campi Italian, Cabana El Rey, Caffe Luna Rosa, City Oyster, Costa By Ok&M, Elisabetta’s, Le Colonial, Lemongrass, Lionfish, Rocco’s Tacos, Rose’s Daughter with sister restaurant Brulé, Salt 7, Vic and Angelo’s, and The Wine Room.

encouraged to arrive early and walk Atlantic Avenue to view the beautifully decorated tables. Last year, SALT7 took home the grand prize, while Rocco’s Tacos and Rack’s Farmhouse took second and third place, respectively.

Savor the Avenue is produced by the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority, Boca Magazine and Delray Magazine. A portion of proceeds from the event goes to ‘Eat Better, Live Better’ a Delray Beach-based nonprofit that provides healthy and balanced food to local families.

son for people who love living in and visiting Downtown Delray Beach,” said Laura Simon, Executive Director of the Delray Beach DDA. “The opportunity to dine and enjoy some of the most delicious food in South Florida while sitting in the middle of Delray’s most iconic street just can’t be missed!”

by the restaurant; please check with the restaurant when booking. To learn more about Savor the Avenue and view the restaurant menus, please visit to https://downtowndelraybeach.com/ savortheave.

In addition to the food and beverage showcase, participating restauThe event is reservation-only and rants also compete for the “Best in sells out quickly. Reservations open Show” table. From elegant to eclectic, “Savor the Avenue is one of our on February 1, 2024, and must be each restaurant stages a unique theme most highly anticipated events each year booked directly with the participat- through its table settings that showcasand is one of the highlights of the sea- ing restaurants. Prices vary and are set es its special style or cuisine. Guests are

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The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) was established in 1971 with a mission to grow, strengthen, and enhance the economic vitality of Downtown Delray Beach.

As an autonomous agency of the City, the Delray Beach DDA advocates, facilitates, plans, and executes business development, fosters business relations, helps with the planning of public and private projects, and markets the downtown district. The DDA is located at 350 SE 1st Street, Delray Beach, FL. Learn more at https://downtowndelraybeach.com/ or by calling 561-2431077.

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Update: Palm Beach Book Festival Features New York Times Best Selling Authors Delicate Edible Birds and Florida. She has won The Story Prize, the ABA Indies’ Choice Award, France’s Grand Prix de l’Héroïne, and the Joyce Carol Oates Prize, and has been a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award. Her work regularly appears in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and elsewhere. Her work has been translated into 36 languages. She lives in Gainesville, Florida.

Barry Sonnenfeld is an award-winning filmmaker and writer who broke into the film industry as the cinematographer on the Coen Brothers’ first three films: “Blood Simple,” “Raising Arizona,” and “Miller’s Crossing.” He also was the director of photography on “Throw Mamma from the Train,” “Big,” “When Harry Met Sally,” and “Misery.” Sonnenfeld made his directorial debut with The Addams Family in 1991, and has gone on to direct a number of films including “Addams Family Values,” “Get Shorty,” Boca Raton, FL – Florida Atlan- and the first three “Men in Blacks.” His tic University presents the Palm Beach television credits include “Pushing DaiBook Festival, featuring Anne Hull, Da- sies,” for which he won an Emmy, and vid Finkel, Lauren Groff, Barry Sonnen- most recently Netflix’s “A Series of Unfeld and Joyce Carol Oates. The festival fortunate Events.” will take place on Saturday, March 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the UniversiJoyce Carol Oates is a recipient of ty Theatre, 777 Glades Road, Boca Ra- the National Humanities Medal, the Naton campus. tional Book Critics Circle Ivan Sandrof Life Achievement Award, the National Anne Hull is a Pulitzer Prize-win- Book Award, and the 2019 Jerusalem ning journalist and author of “Through Prize for Lifetime Achievement, and has the Groves: A Memoir” (2023). She is been nominated several times for the a former national reporter with The Pulitzer Prize. She has written some of Washington Post, a recipient of fel- the most enduring fiction of our time, lowships at the American Academy including the national best sellers “We in Berlin and the Nieman Foundation Were the Mulvaneys”; “Blonde”; and at Harvard and has taught journalism the New York Times best seller “The as a visiting professor at Princeton. A Falls,” which won the 2005 Prix Femina. fifth-generation Floridian, she began her In 2020 she was awarded the Cino Del career at the Tampa Bay Times. She lives Duca World Prize for Literature. She is in Washington, DC. the Roger S. Berlind ’52 Distinguished Professor of the Humanities emerita David Finkel is a journalist and au- at Princeton University and has been a thor whose works include “An Ameri- member of the American Academy of can Dreamer: Life in a Divided Coun- Arts and Letters since 1978. Oates’ featry,” “Thank You for Your Service,” tured book is “Zero-Sum.” and “The Good Soldiers.” An editor and writer for the Washington Post, his Tickets are $15 per session and can awards include a Pulitzer Prize and a be purchased at www.fauevents.com or MacArthur Foundation “genius” grant. by calling 561-297-6124. A package ticket is available for $50. Book signings will Lauren Groff is a three-time Na- follow each session and books will be tional Book Award finalist and The available for purchase throughout the New York Times–bestselling author day. Lunch is also available for pre-purof the novels “The Monsters of Tem- chase at www.fauevents.com. Parking is pleton,” “Arcadia,” “Fates and Furies,” included with cost of admission. FAU “Matrix,” and “The Vaster Wilds,” and student, faculty and staff tickets are free. the celebrated short story collections

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FAU Will Host a One-night Comedy Event Benefiting Israeli-based Save a Child’s Heart By: Charles Maxwell Boca Raton, FL – Students at FAU hope to make audiences laugh later this month – while also making life-saving differences for children on the other side of the world.

happy they are despite their condition,” said Ewonaitis, who aspires to work on Capitol Hill after her graduation. “Most of them didn’t speak English [because] they’re all from different places around the world… but we were able to communicate with them through laughter.”

On Thursday, February 22nd, at 7 PM, Florida Atlantic University’s Hillel Center will host “Two Acts One Night.”

The student-led fundraiser will benefit Save a Child’s Heart – a nonprofit organization based out of Tel Aviv, Israel, with a mission to give children around the world life-saving heart surgery free of charge to their families.

“We were about to leave, and this one kid ran up to me and gave me the biggest hug and crawled into my lap,” said Ewonaitis. “It was hard not to tear up a little bit… It was so hard to leave those kids.”

When the director of FAU’s Hillel Center presented the idea of a fundraiser to Ewonaitis on her trip to Israel, she was eager to organize the event.

“Ty was the one who sat us all down and came up with the idea,” said Guzzi.

With the hopes of presenting a feelgood fundraiser, the group decided that a comedy show would be perfect.

The event will be centered around a stand-up comedy show by FAU senior and internet sensation Emmanual Carre, along with a mind-reading act

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In the Summer of 2023, Carre joined FAU senior Joseph Guzzi and sophomore Ty Ewonaitis on a weeklong educational trip to Israel with the Maccabee Task Force – an organization bringing student leaders from across college campuses on geopolitical tours through Israel.

While Ewonaitis couldn’t stay with the children at Save a Child’s Heart in Tel Aviv, the fundraiser will ensure the children know she is always with them in spirit.

Throughout their journey, the students were immersed in a unique culture while experiencing the breathtaking views of Israel – and found a “For the majority of us, it was the most life-changing surgeries. After the staff ’s meaningful purpose for their travels. fulfilling part of our trip.” presentation, Guzzi, Ewonaitis and the other students on the trip were allowed “We went to Save a Child’s Heart The students were introduced to to play with the children staying at their on the very last day of our trip in Tel some of the organization’s staff, who facilities.

Aviv,” said Guzzi, who plans on pursu- explained how the non-profit flies ing his Master’s degree at Georgetown children with heart conditions from “It was a great experience to interBusiness School following graduation. around the globe to Tel Aviv for their act with the children, and get to see how

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The fundraiser is for audiences 18 and older. More information about the event can be found at the FAU Hillel Center’s instagram. You can purchase tickets and donate to the cause here.

Ty Ewonaitis sitting with patient at Save a Child’s Heart in Tel Aviv, Israel / Photo courtesy of Joesph Guzzi

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South Florida Seafood & Music Festival: A Culinary Extravaganza at Mizner Park Amphitheater Boca Raton, FL – Prepare to immerse yourself in a delightful fusion of flavors and rhythms as the South Florida Seafood & Music Festival descends upon Mizner Park Amphitheater on Saturday, February 10th, from 12 PM to 9 PM. Set against the lush green backdrop of the amphitheater, this highly anticipated event promises a day of gastronomic delights, live entertainment, and engaging activities, making it an unmissable celebration for seafood enthusiasts and music lovers alike.

are encouraged to bring their blankets and chairs, creating a relaxed and enjoyable environment for families, friends, and music enthusiasts to come together.

At the heart of the festival is a tantalizing array of fresh and flavorful seafood dishes, expertly prepared by some of South Florida’s top eateries, chefs, food trucks, and markets. Seafood aficionados can embark on a culinary journey, indulging their taste buds in succulent Key West shrimp, mouth-watering Maine lobster, and expertly grilled fish tacos. The event transforms Mizner Park into a seafood lover’s paradise, In addition to the culinary offerwhere attendees can savor the ocean’s ings, the South Florida Seafood & Mubounty in a vibrant and festive atmo- sic Festival promises an unforgettasphere. ble live entertainment experience. The

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The event brings together the local culinary community, highlighting the talent and diversity of South Florida’s seafood scene. Chefs and vendors from the region come together to showcase their skills and provide festival-goers with an unparalleled gastronomic exfestival showcases local talent and fea- perience. The collaboration fosters a tures a diverse lineup of musicians and sense of community and pride in the bands, adding a rhythmic soundtrack region’s rich culinary heritage. to the seafood extravaganza. Attendees

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Boca International Jewish Film Festival Presents Southeast U.S Premiere Of The Trials Of Alan Dershowitz On Saturday, February 17 BOCA RATON, FLORIDA (January 31, 2024) – The Boca International Jewish Film Festival will present the Southeast premiere of The Trials of Alan Dershowitz on Saturday, February 17 at 7 p.m. at The Studio at Mizner Park. Alan Dershowitz and director, John Curtin, will be in attendance and will be part of a Q&A session following the film.

Tickets are $36 per person and are available at www.JFilmBoca.org.

including six biographies and a fourpart series on the British monarchy for CBC. John is the winner of Canada’s highest film prize, the Gemini Award.

His work has been broadcast abroad on BBC, PBS, Discovery, ARD, NHK, ARTE and others. John freelanced for CBC, NPR and The New York Times in Paris and Berlin for five years and later worked as a television reporter in Montreal.

ny of his former friends for his defense Shot during the most turbulent of President Trump. The film chronyears of Alan Dershowitz’s career, this icles the fight of Dershowitz’s life as film gives a rare behind-the-scenes view he struggles to refute an accusation of of his private life and insight into some sexual abuse by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s of the highest-profile cases of our time. victims. Virginia Giuffre withdrew her From Claus von Bulow to OJ Simpson charge eight years after first making it. to Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump, Dershowitz has represented America’s “I knew I was stepping into a minemost hated defendants and makes no field,” says Curtin who spent five years apologies for it. shooting the film and more than 2,000 hours editing it. “Dershowitz is one of In recent years, the renowned the most divisive figures in America, toHarvard Law School professor was day. Maybe that was the attraction for shunned by the liberal media and ma- me.”

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The Inaugural Boca International Jewish Film Festival (BIJFF), running The Montreal-based director says February 25 – March 17, 2024, will he tried to be critical but fair to his sub- present features, documentaries and ject. Curtin finds it “a bit ironic that one short films from the U.S. and around of America’s preeminent defenders of the world, including Israel, Canada, the First Amendment is being shunned Switzerland, Poland, Italy, France, Gerand deplatformed by the very people many, and Australia, and will play host who used to sing his praises.” to filmmakers, producers and actors to represent and discuss their films at Interviewees include Gloria Allred, Cinemark Palace 20 and the Movies of Megyn Kelly, Mike Tyson, Ron Kuby, Delray. and Natan Sharansky.

For tickets, sponsorship opportuniCanadian filmmaker John Cur- ties and more information, visit www. tin has 23 documentaries to his credit, JFilmBoca.org.

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Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer noted, “We are thrilled that we again fostered great economic growth in Boca Raton this past year. Boca Raton has become a beacon for businesses seeking not only a thriving market but also a community that values innovation and prosperity. Our city attracts entrepreneurs and large corporations alike through a commitment to innovation, strategic investments in infrastructure, and creating an environment where businesses flourish.”

The Office of Economic Development remains committed to fostering a business-friendly atmosphere and providing support to companies seeking to establish themselves in Boca Raton. Details are provided in the recently released in the Office of Economic Development’s 2023 Annual Report.

For more information on Boca Raton’s economic development initiatives, please visit our webpage. *Colliers 2023 Quarterly Office Reports

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No. 22 Florida Atlantic Narrowly Defeats Upset Minded North Texas By: Charles Maxwell

Guard Johnell Davis Handling the Ball Against North Texas / Photo By Keira Arimenta

The Owls only led for 3:15 throughThe Mean Green held the Owls out the entirety of the game. But they scoreless for nearly four minutes to start led when it mattered most – as the fi- the contest – a drought eventually endnal buzzer rang. ed by a Bryan Greenlee three-pointer with just over 16 minutes left in the half.

Johnell Davis knocked down a 3-pointer with .4 seconds left in the UNT finished the first half leadgame to give Florida Atlantic a 66-63 ing 28-26, which ties the lowest points victory over North Texas. Davis led all scored in a half this season for the Owls. scorers in the game with 28 points and UNT capitalized off Florida Atlantic’s six 3-pointers, the most points allowed sloppy gameplay early and finished the to a player by UNT all season. first half with eight of their 28 points off FAU turnovers.

UNT forward Robert Allen led the t eam with 15 points, while guards The second half started a back-andforth battle in which the Owls finally Jason Edwards and CJ Noland each found a rhythm on offense, scoring 40 scored 14. points.

FAU (17-4, 7-1 AAC) has won their sixth straight game and is tied with Charlotte at the top of the American conference standings. UNT (12-7, 5-2 AAC) has lost two of their last three games.

FAU center Vlad Goldin played valuable minutes down the stretch, finishing with eight rebounds and knocking down two crucial free-throws to tie the game at 61 with 1:51 left.

There’s been a heap of slow offensive starts for the Owls in recent weeks, and this game was no different. UNT came into Elanor Baldwin arena boasting the fourth-ranked defense in points per game, holding opponents to an average of 58.7 points this season.

Although the Owls aren’t exactly dominating week-to-week, they continue to find ways to win and are proving to be one of the best teams in the nation at closing out tight games. The Owls will return to the burrow, hoping to keep their win streak alive Saturday at 6 pm against Tulsa.

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