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Centennial Drone Show Highlighted Boca Firsts
By Marci Shatzman
Thousands of people gathered around the lake at Boca Raton Innovation Center Sunday night to watch Boca Raton’s Centennial Celebration Drone Shows and Fireworks. By 7 p.m. hundreds of families with their own chairs and pushing strollers had already staked out their spot to watch the sky as the sun went down. Young kids played ball on the lawns that were soon filled with spectators, and parents introduced toddlers to the lakeside ducks.
Then DJ Steve Love turned up the volume from his tent so the growing crowd could sing along while they waited for the first of two drone shows to start. By 8:20, emcee WPBF TV chief meteorologist Cris Martinez said it was “time to light up the sky,” and Boca Mayor Scott Singer paid tribute to the city’s “past and our future” in the century since it was founded.
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Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton Fund Awards $100,000 in 2025 Grants to 19 Local Nonprofits See Page 12
East and West Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, Deerfield Beach
A Centennial Miracle: First Baby Born in Boca Raton on City’s 100th Birthday See Page 8
Victor Couto, 18, of Boca Raton, Celebrates Birthday With a Podium Finish and Raises Awareness for Polio Eradication See Page 18
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THEME: FATHER’S DAY
ACROSS
1. Home to Taj Mahal
5. Centum weight, acr.
8. Psychedelic drug, acr.
11. Elephant trainer’s poker
12. *Ned Stark’s youngest daughter
13. Draw out a conclusion
15. Parks of Civil Rights fame
16. Toothy wheel
17. Birth-related
18. *Pinocchio’s father
20. Fortune-telling coffee remnant
21. Religious doctrine
22. D.C. mover and shaker, abbr.
23. Assembled
26. Raidable hotel room
amenity
30. Evergreen creeper
31. “Fasten” a shoe (2 words)
34. Nay, to a baby
35. Dryer accumulation, pl.
37. Expose to moisture
38. White heron
39. Sodium hydroxide
40. Same as battle-ax
42. UN labor grp.
43. Like localized disease
45. Crab’s grabber
47. Catcher in the what?
48. Food-borne bacteria
50. Begone!
52. *”Fathers and Sons” author
55. Not expensive
56. Medicinal plant
57. Joie de vivre
59. Batu Khan’s posse
60. *Fils’ father
61. Chicken of the sea
62. *Tarzan’s adoptive dad
63. Before, poetically
64. Big Bang’s original
matter DOWN
1. Financing acronym
2. Hot rum drink
3. *Official flower of Father’s Day
4. Adjusts
5. Minotaur’s island
6. *Kurt Russell’s son of “Thunderbolts” fame
7. Tropical tuber
8. Stringed instrument
9. Slang for heroin
10. Marina ____ Rey, CA
12. “To do” list
13. “____ ____ a high note”
14. *Fictional Mr. _____ who banished children’s nanny to a doghouse
19. Banana refuse, pl.
22. Gladys Knight’s band member
23. *Christopher Robin’s father A.A. ____
24. Like certain flu
25. Church assembly
26. Speechless
LAST WEEK RESULT
27. Gabriel of Chile
28. Administer ceremonial oil
29. Chopper blade
32. Nile dweller, for short
33. Snake-like reef dweller
36. *Cormac McCarthy’s post-apocalyptic father/ son novel (2 words)
38. Expatriate
40. Dream in the sky
41. Climactic stage
44. Nearsited one
46. Degrees in right angle
48. Prolific Swiss mathematician
49. Ten million, in India
50. Mercantile establishment
51. This location
52. Cassette contents
53. Twelfth month of Jewish calendar
54. Rooftop contraption
55. Cuban dance step
58. “Platoon” setting, for short
COMMUNITY
Patch Reef Playground Opens To Smiles, Rave Reviews
Boca Raton, FL – May 27,2025
– Nine-year-old Jordan Ogman led a charge of youngsters through the open gates, the group becoming the first to enjoy the newly renovated, all-inclusive playground Ogman inspired.
On Thursday afternoon at Patch Reef Park Ogman slid down slides, shot balls into baskets set for pint-sized hoopsters, and cooled off within the all-new splash pad. Everyone received hugs. The smile never left his face.
“He could not be any happier,” said Stacey Ogman, Jordan’s mother. “He keeps saying, ‘Everyone’s here!’ He’s so excited. He’s been in the water. He’s been all over the place and loving it.”
Less than two years ago Jordan’s parents petitioned Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District Commissioners to create a playground more suitable for Jordan and other special needs children like him.
Seeing a need, Commissioners voted to remake the Pirates Cove playground within District-owned Patch Reef Park into an all-inclusive playground where children like Jordan can play side-by-side with their more able-bodied peers.
“I love it!” Jordan repeatedly yelled
as he raced through the playground for the first time.
The playground opened in time for Memorial Day park visitors to enjoy.
Jordan stood in front of Stacey and his older sister Kira, all five District Commissioners and several City of Boca Raton Councilmembers as his father, David, snipped the ceremonial red ribbon with oversized scissors, opening the new playground to the Boca Raton community.
More than 100 people – mostly comprised of Boca Raton families –then flooded the playground.
“This is unbelievable,” Stacey said. “It’s surpassed all of our expectations. This is going to be the most popular spot in Boca all summer long.”
Prior to the ribbon cutting, several dignitaries spoke about what the all-inclusive park brings to Boca Raton.
District Commissioner Steve Engel drew from his faith during his remarks, noting that it is the responsibility of the community as a whole to take care of each member of the community.
“This park is a shining example of how the community of Boca Raton lives up to that promise,” Engel said.
The new playground features a wheelchair-compatible swing set, slides mounted on grassy hills rather than ladders to afford easier access for children of all abilities, and many other colorful features. Nearly all features reside under shade structures or trees.
The previous splash pad received a makeover, quickly becoming a big hit among the children during the warm South Florida afternoon.
Innovative features ensure acces -
sibility and inclusivity, offering a welcoming and engaging space for children and families in the Boca Raton community.
For parents, additional benches afford better, shaded, sight lines for monitoring their child’s play. There are completely new picnic areas, restroom facilities and additional ADA parking.
A fence surrounds the entire inclusive playground area to keep curious children from wandering unsupervised into different areas of the park.
Nearly all the park’s natural features, including grasses and trees, remain from the previous layout.
Patch Reef Park’s new all-inclusive playground is located at the west end
of the park.
The District is committed to the acquisition and development of parks and recreation facilities. It seeks to provide entertaining and engaging leisure, educational, athletic and cultural activities to all of its residents and guests.
The District owns multiple recreational facilities and/or parks in the Boca Raton area, including Sugar Sand Park, Patch Reef Park, the Swim and Racquet Center, North Park and Ocean Strand. In addition, through interlocal agreements with the City of Boca Raton, it funds the operating expenses of the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Red Reef Park, Spanish River Athletic Facilities and Mizner Bark Dog Park.
Play Ground Ribbon Cutting
Jordan Ogman leads group of first children to enjoy newly renovated, all-inclusive Patch Reef Park playground he inspired
Marcus Neuroscience Institute Spine & Stroke Health Fair
The Marcus Neuroscience Institute Spine & Stroke Health Fair is a one-day event designed to educate the public about spine health, stroke awareness and stroke prevention. The fair will offer engaging, educational and interactive activities. Attendees will also have the opportunity to connect with community organizations, companies and health professionals who support healthy spine care and stroke prevention.
Attendees can look forward to free stroke, cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure health screenings, yoga, tai chi, soccer clinics, Pilates and keynote presentations by Marcus Neuroscience Institute physicians.
When Saturday, June 7 Noon-4 p.m.
Where
City Soccer Indoor Complex
1016 Clare Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
This event is free to the public. Visit BaptistHealth.net/SpineStrokeHealthFair for more information.
Centennial Drone Show Highlighted Boca Firsts
By Marci Shatzman
Thousands of people gathered around the lake at Boca Raton Innovation Center Sunday night to watch Boca Raton’s Centennial Celebration Drone Shows and Fireworks. By 7 p.m. hundreds of families with their own chairs and pushing strollers had already staked out their spot to watch the sky as the sun went down. Young kids played ball on the lawns that were soon filled with spectators, and parents introduced toddlers to the lakeside ducks.
Then DJ Steve Love turned up the volume from his tent so the growing crowd could sing along while they waited for the first of two drone shows to start. By 8:20, emcee WPBF TV chief
meteorologist Cris Martinez said it was “time to light up the sky,” and Boca Mayor Scott Singer paid tribute to the city’s “past and our future” in the century since it was founded.
The city’s colorful Centennial logo appeared first skyward, followed by lighted images from the first city hall, now home to the historical society and museum, to arcAhitect/developer Addison Mizner’s original Cloisters Inn in 1925 that grew into The Boca Raton. The venue now called BRiC and owned by the CP Group was once home to the sprawling IBM campus, and an image of the personal computer invented there was followed by marine life including fish and a sea turtle, a banyan tree, and a young woman surfboarding among others. Then the deejay introduced a special Boca Raton song by Salgo, and announced the drone show would repeat at 9:30 with a 9:45 fireworks finale.
“Drone shows are handled similarly to fireworks shows, all coordination is done at the FAA level. At this time, we are not expecting any impacts to airport operations,” nearby Boca Raton Airport deputy director Scott Kohut said in a statement a few days before the shows.
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Recognizing And Overcoming Perils Of Pride
Recently as I was watching an interview with comedian and legendary talk show host Jay Leno, he commented about being a big believer in low self-esteem. He explained his perspective that if he begins to think he knows more than the next person, he is in trouble. Leno also observed that if we start to believe we know everything, that means we have decided to stop learning.
When Leno was hosting “The Tonight Show,” for example, he would never try to tell the lighting people or sound people how to do their job, something he had seen some TV hosts attempt to do. He reasoned that if a person was a lighting director for a major network TV show, they were the best at their job. It would be foolish to try telling them how to position the lights.
As business leaders, community leaders or political leaders, our job is to find the best people for each role and then listen to them. As soon as we start thinking that we are the smartest person in the room, we are inviting disaster. In the Bible, Proverbs 16:18 says, “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” In other words, pride always foretells destruction.
Proverbs 11:2 says, “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” It does not get much clearer than that. Pride – or boasting about ourselves or our accomplishments – never ends well. This is a consistent theme throughout the Bible, as well as in secular wisdom throughout the ages.
When we hear somebody bragging about how smart they are, boasting about how much they know, it should always be a signal to take caution. In reality, they might be just talking to themselves trying to overcome their fear and insecurities about their own shortcomings.
But some people counter with, “Shouldn’t we be proud of our work, our kids, or our favorite team?” Bestowing praise and showing pride about the accomplishments of others is not the same as taking credit that others deserve, or assuming we were the only
ones responsible for any success that is achieved.
To be successful at whatever we do, we must be continual learners. The faster the world changes, the better students we need to be. Pride, however, often prevents us from learning. Because learning requires that we put ourselves in a place where someone else is the master teacher or mentor.
We must admit there are things we do not know or are not skilled at doing. As Proverbs 13:10 tells us, “Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.” We can always find people who are smarter, more skilled, or simply better at doing certain things than we are.
Having been an entrepreneur, self-employed person and sometimes freelance worker, I have discovered we need to spend half of our time learning and improving our skills. If we have only six hours to chop down a tree, three of those hours are best used sharpening the ax – learning to improve ourselves.
As Ecclesiastes 10;10 in the Bible’s Old Testament states, “If the ax is dull and he does not sharpen its edge, then he must exert more strength. Wisdom has the advantage of bringing success.” Spending time bragging about how skilled we are with that ax is just not going to cut it – both literally and figuratively.
© 2025. Jim Mathis is a writer, photographer, musician and small business owner in Overland Park, Kansas. His latest book is The Camel and the Needle, A Christian Looks at Wealth and Money. He formerly was a coffee shop manager, as well as executive director of CBMC in Kansas City, U.S.A.
Reflection/Discussion Questions
Have you ever worked with – or for – someone who seemed to know better than anyone else about practically everything? If so, what is it like to work with an individual like that?
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By: Rick Warren FAITH
Trust God One Day at a Time
“Don’t worry about anything; instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done . . . Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.” Philippians 4:6, 8 (NLT) God wants you to trust him one day at a time. He said to pray, “Give us this day our daily bread”—not for next week or next year but just one day at a time.
The Bible says there are four things we need to do to trust God on a daily basis: “Don’t worry about anything; instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done . . . Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise” (Philippians 4:6, 8 NLT).
Don’t worry.
Why is worry such a big deal? Because it’s not just a bad habit—it’s a sin! God keeps his promises, and you can trust that he will take care of you for the big and the small things. “Don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today” (Matthew 6:34 NLT).
Pray about everything.
Prayer can change things. Romans 8:32 says, “He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all— how will he not also, along with him,
graciously give us all things?” (NIV). If God loved you enough to send Jesus to die for you and solve your biggest problem, don’t you think he loves you enough to take care of all your other problems?
Thank God in all things. No matter what happens, give thanks. The Bible doesn’t say, “For all things give thanks.” It says, “In all things give thanks.” You don’t have to be thankful for the bad things in your life. But you can give thanks in everything because he’s promised to “never leave you nor forsake you” (Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV).
Think about the right things. Where do you find things to think about that are pure and lovely and true and honorable and right and admirable? You find those things when you focus on God and his goodness. Isaiah 26:3 says, “You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!” (NLT).
Read the Bible—study it, memorize it, and fill your mind with its truth—so you can grow in your trust of God’s love and care for you.
Talk It Over
Do you believe that prayer can change things? Why or why not? Where do your thoughts turn most often? Do they turn to things that are true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, and admirable?
In what situation do you need to thank God today?
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By: Toni King MEDICARE MOMENTS
Why did I have to sign a Medicare form in the ER?
Hello Toni:
I have Original Medicare with a Supplement. In March, I was ambulanced to the emergency room for heart issues. I had a big surprise when a hospital employee asked me to sign a Medicare form while I was waiting in the ER to see if I was to be admitted as an inpatient or sent home. I was lucky that the doctor sent me home. Did I do the right thing to sign the Medicare form while waiting? My sister said that I should contact you because she did not have to do this when she had cataract surgery last summer. Looking forward to what you have to say about being admitted into the hospital from the ER. Thank you, Toni.
— Sandra from Sugar Land, Texas
Hi Sandra:
Your hospital situation was different from your sister’s because she was having out-patient surgery, and you were in the emergency room due to a health issue. “Original” Medicare — not Medicare Advantage (MA) plans — has two different situations when one is asked to sign a Medicare form.
The first circumstance is Medicare’s Outpatient Observation Notice rule. It only affects those who are enrolled in “Original Medicare” with or without a Medicare Supplement. The second is Medicare’s “Lifetime Reserve Days,” which gives someone on Medicare 365 days in a hospital stay “extra” only when one has a Medicare Supplement, such as what you are enrolled in, Sandra. Remember that the two Medicare rules ONLY affect those enrolled in original Medicare, not an MA plan.
1. Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON) is available for those enrolled in original Medicare with or without a Medicare Supplement. This Medicare rule began a few years ago. Page 28 of the 2025 Medicare & You handbook completely explains this rule under “Am I an inpatient or outpatient?” It states, “Each day you have to stay, you or your caregiver should ask the hospital and/or your doctor, a hospital social worker,
or a patient advocate if you’re an inpatient or outpatient.” Know whether you are an “inpatient or outpatient,” because it affects what is covered in the hospital.
2. Lifetime Reserve Days are explained on page 27 of the handbook. For 2025, Medicare Part A covers an inpatient hospital stay with a $1,676 deductible for days 1- 60, 6 times a year. For days 61 through 90, Medicare pays all but $419; days 91 and thereafter, Medicare pays all but $838 with the 60 “Lifetime Reserve Days” to be used. Once the lifetime reserve days are used, then the “inpatient hospital benefits” are exhausted and you will pay all the cost.
Sandra, you have a Medicare Supplement Plan G, and your Part A-Inpatient Hospital costs are paid for by the plan with an “extra” 365 days of inpatient hospital coverage that only a Medicare Supplement will pay for. During the “extra” 365 days, the hospital is forbidden to bill you for the balance. It must bill the Medicare Supplement, and the hospital must signoff on specific Medicare/hospital forms.
There is a notice written in the summary of benefits of Medicare Supplement policies that states, “NOTICE: When your Medicare Part A hospital benefits are exhausted, the insurer stands in the place of Medicare and will pay whatever amount Medicare would have paid up to an additional 365 days as provided in the policy’s ‘Core Benefits.’ During this time, the hospital is prohibited from billing you for the balance based on any difference between its billed charges and the amount Medicare would have paid.”
This is good news for you, Sandra. Because you have a Medicare Supplement, you will have an additional 365 days of “inpatient hospital benefits” that only a Medicare Supplement insurance plan will pay. If you do end up in the hospital for a long time, you will luckily pay $0 for the “additional 365 days.”
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By: Douglas G Logan
I have never been a huge fan. Not since the Anita Hill/Clarence Thomas hearings. The plagiarism fiasco left me cold. Not that I didn’t respect his political chops. And, I empathized with his family tragedies. But I never felt about him like I felt about Kennedy and Obama.
I supported his candidacy in 2020. Thought we needed a calming of the waters roiled by Trump. He was a short-term answer, not a long-term solution. I believed him when he represented himself as a transitional figure.
His first couple of years were mixed. He patched up the damage done to our foreign alliances. His economic policies coming out of the pandemic were reasonable and led to prosperity. However, he completely screwed the pooch during the stand down in Afghanistan. He was inept at dealing with the southern border. He was slow to react to inflation. He was unable to manage the Hunter situation.
There was something else. Even from afar, to observers like myself, he was declining before our eyes. Day by day it was painful and obvious. Mincing steps, lack of balance, loss of memory, eyes losing lus-
tre, blank looks, mouth agape. He was too old to be there.
Joe and I are the same age. Egotistical, I think I am probably in better health, physically fitter. Even if neither are true, I appear to be. And, in politics, appearances are what really matters. I came to the conclusion in 2022 that neither he nor I had any business occupying an important, high-stress job, much less leading the Free World.
I accepted that there was value in having him as the Party Leader through the mid-terms. However, increasingly it was obvious that he was going to run for a second term. Beginning in the fall of 2022 I began to write, with increasing urgency, that he should take himself out of the running. My position was criticized, at times vehemently, by members of my own party.
The rest is history.
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A Centennial Miracle: First Baby Born in Boca Raton on City’s 100th Birthday
BOCA RATON, Fla., May 26, 2025 — As Boca Raton proudly celebrated its 100th birthday, a new chapter was born — quite literally.
In the early hours of Monday morning, as the city marked a century of history, Boca Raton Regional Hospital welcomed a very special arrival: the first baby born in Boca Raton on its centennial day.
Say hello to Nyla Siuren Saint-Vic-
tor, born at 12:14 a.m. on May 26th, weighing 7 pounds, 14 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. Her arrival not only marks a momentous occasion for her family but also creates a lasting link between one of the region’s top hospitals and the city it serves.
Her proud parents, Stanley and Natalie Saint-Victor of West Palm Beach, are overjoyed. “We didn’t plan it this way, but we couldn’t have asked for a more meaningful and unforgettable moment,” said Natalie. “To have our daughter born on Boca Raton’s 100th birthday is a story we’ll tell forever.”
Hospital staff, city officials, and the community are all celebrating this joyful coincidence — a birth that symbolizes new life and hope as Boca Raton moves into its next century.
With a rich history and bright future ahead, the City of Boca Raton now shares its birthday with little Nyla, who arrived just in time to remind us all that even as we honor the past, the future is already here — and it’s beautiful.
How Boca Outdid Weezer
By Marci Shatzman
Fans came out for the band not the birthday, but the city was well prepared. Headliner Weezer’s AEG ticketed concert billed as a Boca Raton Centennial event sold out almost immediately in the outdoor Mizner Park Amphitheater Saturday night. So, Boca had to scramble. It did.
Two giant screens showing the stage were set up on either side of the north pavilion in the city-owned median in Mizner Park. More people brought their own seating or sat on fountain ledges to watch from there than the turnout in the front of the amphitheater with barricades and a no chairs sign. Mayor Scott Singer and city council introduced the 7:30 p.m. concert that lasted past 10 p.m. But other than centennial projections on the screen onstage before the show started, that was the extent of the city’s birthday mentions.
A Centennial merchandise table set up in front of the amphitheater did a brisk business. And Boca Raton Police Ser-
An Inspiring Memorial Day in West Boca
BOCA RATON, Fla., May 27, 2025– Palm Beach County and VFW Post 10556 annual combined Memorial Day Observance Ceremony in west Boca’s Veterans Park was especially moving this year.
vices Department had both their special 100 years of service and recruiting squad cars and their own tent, too. As usual for special events like this, there was plenty of visible security.
The city prepared for the traffic surge by providing four free shuttle routes from 4 p.m. to midnight, free parking at cityowned venues, and cut off auto access to Mizner Park inside and out. So, people like David Skrabee Jr., 18, and his dad arrived for the concert on bicycles. They were able to lock them up.
Restaurants and shops in Mizner Park were open and the usual Saturday night dinner crowd, mostly couples, managed to get in. You could tell by their walking in the opposite direction and their curious looks. A totally different concert crowd were mostly families in Weezer T-shirts. Rachel Silva, 13, brought her mom Aline. Weezer recorded its first album in 1994, so the band isn’t new, and the kids said they listened to their parents’ play list. But “I’m the original fan,” Rachel said proudly on the way in.
The city publicized the concert and two free drone shows and a fireworks display the next night at Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC) as a weekend of Centennial events. Their free summer concert series starts June 13. https://myboca.us/2021/Mizner-Park-Amphitheater If you’re a Weezer fan and couldn’t get into the sold-out Boca concert, their next one is June 5….in Denmark.
Vietnam vets with their units embroidered on their caps sat under two white tents with more recent war veterans and their families for this annual tribute. Surrounded by busts of four soldiers and a plaque “in honor of the veterans who served in our nation’s Armed Forces” the message was the same: Remembering their sacrifice and the families they left behind.
Color guards in uniform including JROTC cadets from four area high schools including Boca Raton and Olympic Heights marched in carrying flags and stood at attention nearby. Longtime master of ceremonies post Commander Barry Goldin paid homage to the memories of “our fallen patriots who so nobly served to preserve our freedom.”
Retired Navy Commander Thavee Douangaphaivong remembered his Naval Academy friends who didn’t come home from wars, including his
roommate, a medical doctor, and the first woman to be killed in Iraq, buried in Arlington National Cemetery. “Today I carry your memory in my heart,” said County Commissioner Maria Sachs. Remembering the father she just lost and her grandfather who served in WWII, County Commissioner Marci Woodward teared up. State Rep. Kelly Smallridge, wearing patriotic themed boots she pointed out, quoted lines from a stirring poem.
The audience joined soprano Suzanne Galer-Wert from Palm Beach State College in patriotic songs, saluting or holding their hand over their heart. Three VFW post members presented a wreath positioned in front. The sheriff’s rifle team conducted a volley and their bugler played taps. Goldin praised the future, especially “the finest young people in the country,” noting the presence of so many high school cadets who will serve. A county fire truck and crew flew a giant flag in the field next to the ceremony, and veterans service organizations had a table with information about services and benefits. Girl Scouts from Troop 20229 gave out flags.
Nyla Siuren Saint-Victor and her parents, Stanley & Natalie Saint-Victor
Your Home Safety Checklist: Simple Steps to Keep a Safer, Happier Space
(StatePoint) Your home is more than just a place to live, it’s where you create memories, unwind and feel most comfortable. Yet, many household items and systems can hide potential safety risks.
“The good news is that by identifying and addressing potential hazards early, you can create a safer space for your family,” says Christine Reed, Fire and Disaster Mitigation program manager at the International Code Council.
As part of the recent International Code Council’s Building Safety Month campaign, Reed is sharing basic tips for athome electrical safety, fire safety and more.
Electrical Safety
1. Manage Power Strips and Extension Cords: Proper use of power strips and extension cords is essential. Avoid overloading and make sure cords are never hidden under rugs or furniture. To keep electronics safe from electrical surges and help prevent potential fires, utilize power strips with built-in surge protection that will trip if overloaded.
2. Inspect Electrical Cords: Inspect electrical cords for fraying, cracking insulation or wire damage to prevent future issues. Replace worn-out cords right away.
3. Modernize Wiring: If your home is 30 or more years old, have the wiring evaluated or updated by a licensed electrician. Modernizing your electrical system can increase safety, reduce energy costs and prevent potential hazards.
Fire Safety
1. Keep Escape Routes Clear: Having clear escape routes and an action plan are critical. Ensure that evacuation pathways, like hallways and in front of windows, are free from obstructions. Practice periodic fire drills so everyone knows exactly what to do and where to meet.
2. Reduce Clutter: Keeping combustible items, such as paper, towels and other clutter, away from heat sources like stoves, space heaters and fireplaces can significantly reduce the chance of an accidental fire igniting.
3. Maintain Smoke Alarms and Fire Extinguishers: Smoke alarms save lives. Test them monthly and replace the batteries semi-annually or replace any smoke
alarm equipped with a built-in 10-year battery after the 10-year timespan has passed. Store your fire extinguisher close by, but not immediately next to, heat sources like stoves and water heaters, and keep the extinguisher’s periodic service tag current.
4. Use Lithium-Ion Batteries Properly: Lithium-ion batteries, common in portable devices, should be handled with care. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for charging, storing and disposing of these batteries, including using the charging cord that comes with the device. While charging, keep the device out of evacuation paths.
Proactive Maintenance: 1. Address
Aging Plumbing Small leaks can quickly become big problems, leading to water damage and mold. By checking your plumbing pipes and fixtures regularly and addressing leaks right away, you can avoid major health risks and costs, and ensure your water systems are running efficiently.
2. Maintain Water Heater Systems: Water heaters are often overlooked, but keeping them updated can save you time and money. Flushing your water heater annually removes sediment buildup, helping it run more efficiently and prolonging its lifespan.
3. Prevent Mold Growth and Promote Clean Air: By maintaining proper ventilation in damp areas like bathrooms and basements, you can prevent mold growth and improve your home’s air quality. Use dehumidifiers or exhaust fans where needed and keep an eye out for dark spots or musty smells.
Backyard Safety: 1. Keep Pool Area Secure Install a fence around the pool with a self-locking gate and safely store pool chemicals out of children’s reach. Always supervise swimmers to ensure their safety and your peace of mind.
2. Ensure Safe Outdoor Equipment: Outdoor play equipment, grills and yard tools should be checked regularly to maintain safe use. Ensure play structures are stable and free from sharp edges or rust, and keep tools securely stored to avoid accidental injury. Keep grills clean of grease buildup to reduce flare-ups.
For more fire, water and electrical safety tips, as well as tips for disaster preparedness and sustainability, visit iccsafe.org.
“Homes and buildings that have been updated to the latest building codes are better equipped to minimize the possibility and mitigate the effects of fire and other risks. Simple, proactive actions can help ensure continued safety and happiness of your family,” says Reed.
3 Seasonal Prep Tips to Help Homeowners Weather Summer Storms
(StatePoint) From unexpected downpours to damaging winds, homeowners should be prepared for emergency repairs when storms appear this summer.
A recent nationwide survey of 1,000 homeowners by T-Rex Tape, a leading maker of premium repair tapes, revealed that 100% of respondents have experienced damage requiring immediate attention following extreme weather events, with summer leading as the season with the most extreme weather events (37%).
Although nearly two-thirds of them (64%) report they’re not fully prepared to make emergency fixes, all still attempted a DIY repair when it was needed. With the right tools and knowledge, quick action can help minimize damage and buy valuable time before professional repairs are possible.
To help homeowners manage emergency storm cleanup and repairs, Kerry Haugh, director of product marketing for T-Rex Brand, shares some proactive strategies:
Take Preventative Precautions
According to the survey, high winds (49%) topped the list of weather-related culprits, followed by falling limbs and roof damage (42%), clogged gutters (32%), and structural issues from debris (28%). Water leaks also frequently occur inside the home and affect a sizable number of homeowners (30%).
Haugh suggests that preventative maintenance is one of the most effective ways to reduce emergency damage. “Homeowners should regularly check roofs and siding for any signs of wear and ensure sump pumps and other plumbing fixtures are working and free of clogs,” she explains. “It’s also important to clean
out gutters to ensure water flow and prevent backup that can cause problems.”
Fill Your Toolbox
In urgent situations, some homeowners reported resorting to improvised, unreliable solutions like towels (39%), clothing (18%) or even newspapers (15%) to plug leaks. It’s crucial to keep essential emergency repair supplies on hand in one easily accessible location. A standard toolkit should include useful items, such as hammers, nails, tarps, sealant and strong waterproof repair tape specifically designed to hold up under tough conditions.
“Extreme weather is inevitable, and having the right tools on hand can help safeguard the home,” Haugh says. “While many households have traditional duct tape, waterproof and repair tape, such as T-Rex Waterproof and Repair Tape, is ideal for durable, post-storm repairs since it’s specifically designed to adhere to wet or uneven surfaces until permanent repairs can be made.”
Formulated with Flex-to-Fit Technology, which uses a highly conformable UV acrylic adhesive that is repositionable, T-Rex Waterproof and Repair Tape instantly seals out water, air and moisture -- even under water. Plus, it stands up in temperatures ranging from -40 degrees F to 240 degrees F, providing all weather durability.
Make Quick, Post-Storm Repairs
Once it’s safe to go outside, homeowners should assess any risks and utilize items in their toolkit to help prevent damage in and outside the home, looking for any interior or exterior issues or leaks that could cause damage if not addressed. Haugh suggests using those key toolbox items as an effective temporary solution.
“Most individuals expect a temporary repair to last a few hours to a few days, but more than 65% of homeowners were surprised by the strength and durability of products like waterproof tape when addressing storm-related leaks,” she states. “We’ve learned waterproof and repair tape should be included among other DIY repair staples, like a hammer and nails.”
For more information about T-Rex Tape, visit https://www.trextape.com/ why-t-rex.
With the right tools in your toolbox, homeowners can stay prepared to weather winds, rain and other extreme conditions this summer.
Discover the history, defining moments, and signature locations of Boca Raton’s history
Tracing the Past, Celebrating the Present
1927
2000 B.C.E
The first known inhabitants of Boca Raton occupy a site at today’s Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, the now 20-acre coastal preserve.
1774
“Boca de Ratones” is shown on the Bernard Romans map located on Biscayne Bay in what is now Miami Beach. The name is an archaic nautical term for a rocky inlet meaning “mouth of jagged rocks.”
1823
The first known appearance of “Boca Raton” on a map in association with its present location. The name was mistakenly given to Lake Boca, which remained closed until the latter part of the 19th century.
1905
Joe Sakai establishes the Yamato Colony to serve as both a farmland and a settlement for Japanese immigrants. “Yamato” means “Great Peace” in Japanese. The Yamato Colony is remembered today in Yamato Road, a major street in Boca Raton, and in Morikami Park as well as the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens which can be found just north of Boca Raton.
1915
Pearl City, a community for African American residents, is established between Dixie and Federal Highways just south of present-day Glades Road. The name was derived from the Hawaiian Pearl pineapple and packing sheds that formerly existed in this location.
1925
On May 26th, the Town of Boca Raton is incorporated, becoming an official town in Florida. As the town approaches its centennial in 2025, this event will be commemorated as a key milestone in its history.
Soon after the incorporation, Architect Addison Mizner’s Mizner Development Corporation initiates the “Boca Raton” development project to be the “world’s greatest resort.”
1926
Florida Power and Light brings electricity to Boca Raton and soon after, Mizner’s Cloister Inn, now the Boca Raton Resort & Club, opens on February 6th.
That fall on September 18 the Hurricane of 1926, South Florida’s “Hurricane Katrina,” strikes the area, sounding the death knell of the land boom. The Depression comes early to South Florida.
Boca Raton is growing! Federal Highway and The Seaboard Air Line (today the Amtrak tracks) connect Boca Raton with South Florida, and the Town Hall is completed, which now houses the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum and the Boca Raton Visitor Information Center. The Ritz Carlton Golf Course also opens at the future site of Sugar Sand Park Community Center.
1936
With WPA funds, the town builds the Boca Raton airport. Six years later, the airport transformed into the Boca Raton Army Airfield. After the war, its ownership was transferred from the military to the town of Boca Raton for public aviation purposes.
1948
J. C. Morris builds a post office and commercial building on East Boca Raton Road. The street becomes Boca Raton’s “downtown” retail business district.
1953
Africa U.S.A., a wild animal nature park, opens in what is now the Camino Gardens neighborhood. It closed in 1961, reportedly from an infestation of disease-carrying African red ticks that was found on the animals.
1955
The Boca Raton News publishes its inaugural paper. Initially a weekly publication, it later began daily operation. The Boca Raton Historical Society maintains a searchable digital archive of issues of The News from 1970 through 1995.
1957
The town of Boca Raton officially becomes a city. This marked a significant shift from its earlier status as a small town and was the beginning of its transformation into a more urbanized area.
The state cabinet approves the construction of the newest state university, Florida Atlantic, to be built in Boca Raton. Two years later, Marymount College opens, which is now Lynn University.
Boca Raton Community Hospital opens its doors. 1969
Arvida opens a twenty-six-story tower addition to The Boca Raton
and Club.
1974
The first condominiums open at the
development.
IBM launched the IBM PC and revolutionizes the technology industry, making Boca Raton the center of PC operations.
IBM was the first company to build an industrial site on 550 acres in western scrubland.
Gumbo Limbo Park was officially established, focusing on environmental conservation and education. The park’s name derives from the “Gumbo Limbo” tree which is native to the area.
Old Floresta, originally named just
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The City of Boca Raton celebrates its Centennial, marking 100 years of growth, innovation, and community spirit. As we look back on a century of achievements, we also look forward to continued growth and prosperity in the years to come!
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“Floresta“,
of twenty-nine homes designed by Addison Mizner in 1925 officially becomes the city’s first historic district.
Mizner park opens. One year later, the International Museum of Cartoon Art opens in Mizner Park.
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A Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton Fund Awards $100,000 in 2025 Grants to 19 Local Nonprofits
BOCA RATON, Fla., May 23, 2025 — On May 16, The Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton Fund, the charitable arm of the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton, awarded $100,000 in 2025 Service Above Self (SAS) grants to 19 nonprofit organizations during a heartfelt luncheon honoring the recipients. These grants were made possible by the net proceeds from the 2024 Mayor’s Ball, which is the club’s signature fundraising event dedicated to advancing health and wellness initiatives in the community.
Club President Bruce Spizler welcomed guests, members, and nonprofit representatives at the ceremony. Jeff Weber, Chairman of the Fund, led the presentations, emphasizing the rigorous evaluation process. “Not every organization that applied for a grant received one,” Weber noted. “Our mission is focused on health and wellness, and we look for initiatives that will have a direct impact on the Boca Raton community.”
Each recipient had the opportunity to introduce their mission and explain how the SAS grant would make a difference. Many shared personal stories that underscored the tangible impact of Rotary’s support.
Lowell Van Vechten, Co-Founder of the American Disabilities Foundation, which hosts the Boating & Beach
Bash for People with Disabilities, highlighted the transformative power of the grant: “This is the largest free event in the U.S. for children, adults, and wounded warriors with disabilities. The grant will fund meals for thousands of attendees. But more than that, Rotary shows up — they serve food, they care. Rotary does purposeful philanthropy.”
Jocelyn Bermudez, Development Manager at Family Promise of Southeast Florida, shared how the grant strengthens their Road to Independence (RTI) program: “This trauma-informed initiative supports families with young children who are facing or at risk of home-
lessness. Thanks to this support, we’re able to offer shelter, basic needs, financial counseling, and mental health care — helping these families build a sustainable future.”
Dr. Connie Siskowski, founder of the American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY), added, “The impact we are all making is not just for today, but for tomorrow.”
The 19 organizations receiving 2025 Service Above Self grants are:
HabCenter Boca Raton
American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) Roots and Wings
Faulk Center for Counseling
AVDA – Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse
Kindness Matters365
Friendship House
Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services
Place of Hope: Boca Campus
Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center
Spirit of Giving Network
Boca Helping Hands
Family Promise of Southeast Florida Twin Palms Center for the Disabled CityHouse
Nutrition on Weekends (N.O.W.)
Best Foot Forward Foundation
Sweet Dream Makers
Boating & Beach Bash for People with Disabilities
(Note: Representatives from N.O.W., Sweet Dream Makers, and Best Foot Forward were unable to attend.)
Also at the luncheon, Mayor’s Ball co-producer Bob Tucker announced that the 2025 gala will be held on November 1 at The Boca Raton. The theme for this year’s event is:
“Boca 100: A Sensational Century of Giving, Growth, and Goodness.”
To learn more about the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton Fund and its mission to promote health and wellness in the community, visit rotarydowntownbocaraton.org.
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Boca Raton, FL – May 28, 2025 —
The George Snow Scholarship Fund (GSSF) recently held its inaugural Garden of Dreams event at The Addison of Boca Raton. This special afternoon honored two of South Florida’s most inspiring women: Christine E. Lynn and Barbara Schmidt, whose words left a lasting impression on all in attendance.
Moderated by Terry Fedele, the conversation explored deep themes of purpose, community, and the defining moments that shape who we are. As Christine E. Lynn so powerfully said, “Together, we make it happen. It doesn’t matter how much you give, but when you believe in what you believe in and you give what you can, you’re making a difference.”
This intimate event wasn’t just a celebration. It was a call to support our local youth as they prepare for college. Every ticket sold sponsored Scholar Packs for GSSF’s incoming 2025 class of Snow Scholars. These thoughtfully curated packs are large rolling duffel bags filled with backpacks, academic planners, school supplies, USBs, blankets, toiletries, socks, slippers, shower caddies, and water bottles. Snow Scholars will also get the choice of adding a brand-new
A Magical Day in the Garden of Dreams
laptop or college supply stipend check to their Scholar Pack. These packs are a tangible expression of the support and encouragement each Scholar can expect to receive from the Snow Family throughout their educational journeys. This initiative reflects their core belief: when scholars are surrounded by a community that believes in them, they are empowered to reach their full potential. This is reflected in their 90% gradua-
tion rate.
The George Snow Scholarship Fund recently notified their 2025 class of Snow Scholars with the exciting news that they are receiving scholarships. The cohort will receive their Scholar Packs this June during GSSF’s annual High School to College Transition Orientation. As they prepare for this event, they are thrilled to share that the George Snow Scholarship Fund is
awarding over $5.5 million in scholarships and Scholar Support Services to students with financial need throughout South Florida.
This event was made possible by the love, time, and effort of Christine E. Lynn, Barbara Schmidt, Robin Deyo, Terry Fedele, Zoe Lanham, the outstanding team at The Addison of Boca Raton, and the incredible women who gathered in support of the mission. Their presence made the day not only beautiful but impactful.
The George Snow Scholarship Fund (GSSF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping deserving students in Palm Beach County pursue their dreams of higher education. Since its inception in 1982, GSSF has provided thousands of scholarships to local students who demonstrate financial need, self-motivation, and a commitment to community service. The organization is committed to ensuring that no student is denied the opportunity to attend college due to financial constraints. In 2025, The George Snow Scholarship Fund awarded more than $5.5 million in scholarships and Scholar Support Services to 374 local students.
(L R) Robin Deyo, Terry Fedele, Barb Schmidt, Christine E Lynn, Zoe Lanham
Tim Snow’s Welcome Address
(L R) Peg Anderson, Nicole Flier, Linda Paton, Lauren Munoz, Jill Bijolle
(L R) Peg Anderson, Dorothy MacDiarmid
(L R) Joni Goldberg, Sayra Vazquez
(L R) Ingrid Fulmer, Sharon DiPietro
(L R) Christine E. Lynn, Barb Schmidt
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Tips to Consider to Help you Stay Healthy During Summer Travel
Boca Raton, FL – May 22, 2025 – As the weather gets warmer and the end of the school year approaches, many Florida residents may be planning a vacation. While some prefer a staycation, 86% of Americans plan to travel out of state and 50% plan to travel internationally.
Everyone hopes their trip will go smoothly, but more than 1 in 4 Americans report getting sick or hurt on a vacation, and 56% needed medical treatment as a result. To help you prioritize a healthy and safe trip, consider these tips: Check-in with your primary care doctor before traveling. Schedule an appointment with your doctor before your vacation. At your visit, inform your doctor of your travel plans to see how best to support your health while traveling, including getting recommended or required vaccinations. Before leaving, refill any prescriptions you might need while away and pack enough to last your entire trip. Check travel health information and recent travel notices for destinations abroad so you know what to expect when you arrive.
If you haven’t had an annual wellness exam and preventive screenings recently, this may be a good time to make sure you are on top of any health concerns. Health plans usually cover preventive care, which means you may pay $0 out of pocket for certain covered preventive services if you go to a network provider.
You may also consider options like virtual visits for non-emergency care. Virtual visits may be both cost-effective and more convenient. Talk to your health plan and doctor about virtual care options that might be available while traveling. Virtual care may help you quickly and affordably access needed care with a network provider while on the road.
Pack properly and make sure you have enough essentials. Before leaving home, check the weather at your destination and pack accordingly. Prepare a travel health kit with essentials like hand
sanitizer, over-the-counter medications, sunscreen, and bug spray. Remember to pack important items like prescription medications in your carry-on luggage in the event of an emergency, or if your checked bags get lost during travel.
Take care of your health during your vacation. Physical activity may help reduce stress and promote well-being. Plan to incorporate some form of activity during your vacation, such as sightseeing walks, bike rides or daytime hikes. To help avoid dehydration, carry a water bottle and refill it throughout the day. Also, make sure to wear and reapply sunscreen to protect your skin and use bug spray to keep yourself safe from bug bites.
Prepare for possible jet lag. Data shows that 60-70% of long-distance travelers may experience some form of jet lag. Preparing for time changes and getting good sleep prior to travel may help reduce symptoms of jet lag. Make sure to drink lots of water. At your destination, soak in the sunlight as this may help reset your internal clock to help promote better sleep, which may be key to reducing jet lag and supporting your immune system.
Consider travel medical insurance and travel protection. Accidents happen. That’s why it’s important to be prepared for the unexpected. That may include making sure you have health coverage while you’re away, which may help you avoid major costs in the event of an accident or sudden illness. If you plan to travel, check with your health plan to see what coverage you may have at your destination, especially if you’re traveling internationally, as many health plans may not cover medical expenses while abroad.
These tips may help you stay on top of your health so you can enjoy a worry-free vacation and return home reenergized.
By Dr. Amit Arwindekar, Medical Director at UnitedHealthcare Global
ENTERTAINMENT
Boca Raton’s Own Connie Francis Goes Viral at 87 With 1962 Hit “Pretty Little Baby”
By Douglas Heizer
BOCA RATON, Fla., May 28, 2025 — Remarkably, at 87 years old, Connie Francis is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Her 1962 song “Pretty Little Baby,” originally a lesser-known track in her vast catalog, has gone viral on TikTok, amassing more than 10 billion views and capturing the hearts of a new generation.
From her serene home in Boca Raton, the legendary pop icon—born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero— has been watching this unexpected wave of fame with a mix of amazement and gratitude. The song, once nearly forgotten even by Francis herself, has become the soundtrack to millions of TikTok videos, featured in nostalgic clips, emotional storytelling, and creative expressions from young fans across the globe.
“I never imagined this would happen,” Francis said. “To think that a song I recorded 63 years ago is touching the hearts of millions of people is truly awesome.”
Known for timeless hits such as “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Stupid Cupid,” and “Where the Boys Are,” Francis was the first woman to top the Billboard Hot 100. She rose to fame in the late 1950s and quickly became one of America’s most recognizable voices. Though she retired from performing in 2018 and now lives quietly in Boca Raton, her influence continues to resonate.
Connie Francis and Yaacov Heller I’ve had the privilege of meeting Connie a couple of times at local events, often in the company of our mutual friend, renowned sculptor Yaa-
cov Heller and his wife, Sue. Connie is not only a living legend but also a genuinely warm and approachable person. Her charm and kindness are as unforgettable as her voice.
Local residents are taking pride in the fact that one of the most iconic voices of the 20th century now calls Boca Raton home. With renewed international attention, Francis has become not just a symbol of classic American pop, but also a living legend in our own backyard.
Her viral success is a powerful reminder that great music—and great talent—transcends time, trends, and even technology.
SPORTS
Victor Couto, 18, of Boca Raton, Celebrates Birthday With a Podium Finish and Raises Awareness for Polio Eradication
BOCA RATON, Fla., May 23, 2025 – Victor Couto, a rising star in American motorsports and a proud resident of Boca Raton, turned 18 on Saturday, May 17, and marked the milestone not with a party, but with horsepower. He spent his birthday weekend competing at the Homestead-Miami Speedway, where he delivered a remarkable second-place finish in the final race of the doubleheader.
The weekend began with a setback. Couto was forced to retire from the first race following a collision. Undeterred, he staged a stunning comeback the next day, climbing from the back of the grid to finish second, just behind series leader Kai Johnson. Jack Mohrhardt rounded out the podium.
Now six rounds into the 18-race season of the Formula FARA championship, Couto holds a strong second place in the overall standings with 142 points — trailing Johnson, who leads with 175, and placing ahead of seasoned drivers such as Franco Paolini (136 points) and Mohrhardt (126 points).
Driving for Gonella Racing, Couto has garnered attention not only for his composure and skill behind the wheel but also for the powerful message he carries with him on the track. His race car features the branding of the Rotary Club of Boca Raton West and the global End Polio Now campaign — a bold visual statement in support of one of Rotary International’s most enduring humanitarian missions.
Couto’s partnership with Rotary is more than symbolic. He recently appeared at a community event organized by the Boca Raton West club, where his race car was on public display to raise awareness for polio vaccination efforts.
With 12 races remaining, Victor Couto remains firmly in title contention — driven by talent, discipline, and a deep sense of community. His journey reflects the spirit of Boca Raton: ambitious, grounded, and globally minded.
To follow his racing season and advocacy efforts, visit his Instagram: @ victorbcouto.
Lynn University Picked for FIFA World Cup Team Base Camp
Boca Raton, FL – May 28, 2025 –
The top two club soccer teams in the world will begin their road to a 2025 FIFA Club World Cup title in The Palm Beaches. Real Madrid and Manchester City—ranked first and second respectively in UEFA’s men’s club standings— are set to train in The Palm Beaches this summer before match play begins for the FIFA Club World Cup in North America. Real Madrid will utilize Gardens North County District Park in Palm Beach Gardens while Manchester City will train at Lynn University in Boca Raton. These FIFA Club World Cup Team Base Camps will bring the FIFA Club World Cup directly to The Palm Beaches. The team practices will not be open to the public.
The FIFA Club World Cup is an international tournament that brings together the top clubs from each of the six continental confederations, plus the host nation’s champion, to compete for the title of the world’s best soccer club. Real Madrid has won the competition a record five times, while Manchester City claimed the most recent championship in 2023. A Team Base Camp acts as a home away from home for teams participating in the World Cup. A Team Base Camp is a training site and accommodation pairing that will serve as the primary base for teams during the group stage, where they will train, rest and prepare for their matches.
“This is an exciting time for North America as it prepares to host two of the world’s biggest soccer events—the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026 FIFA World Cup,” said George Linley, Executive Director of the Palm Beach County Sports Commission.
“As global attention turns to the United States, Florida and The Palm Beaches will proudly serve as an unrivaled sports destination, and we’re thrilled to partner with FIFA and two of the game’s most iconic clubs, Real Madrid and Manchester City.”
The Palm Beach County Sports Commission, City of Palm Beach Gardens, and Lynn University collaborat-
ed in securing the rights to host both clubs at premier facilities in The Palm Beaches – The Gardens North County District Park and Lynn University. The North County Gardens District Park in Palm Beach Gardens has become a premier soccer destination in Palm Beach County. The 82-acre complex features 10 lighted Latitude 36 Bermuda Grass multipurpose fields built to FIFA regulations, with state-of-the-art LED lighting for optimal play. The Gardens North County District Park was a training site for numerous international teams participating in the CONCACAF Gold Cup and the CONMEBOL Copa América over the last two years in addition to five Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs in 2025. Moreover, The Gardens North County District Park served as the venue to the nation’s premier soccer tournaments and showcases.
“We’re incredibly excited and honored to welcome Manchester City to Lynn University as they prepare for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup,” said Kathy Kroupa, athletics director for Lynn University. “Hosting one of the world’s top football clubs is a tremendous opportunity for our university—not only as a premier training location but also as a chance to build meaningful relationships with world-class teams. This opportunity comes as we celebrate our men’s soccer team’s victory in the 2024 Division II NCAA National Championship, highlighting our commitment to excellence in athletics. We hope this experience serves Manchester City well and lays the foundation for future collaborations that benefit both our athletic programs and the broader Lynn community.”
Lynn University’s sports facilities include Bobby Campbell Stadium – an intimate, lighted venue designed for an exceptional spectator and athlete experience, with covered stands and seating for up to 500 fans. The stadium elevated Lynn University’s championship athletics program and paved the way for the addition of lacrosse.
Training sessions by Real Madrid and Manchester City mark a continuation of the Palm Beach County Sports Commission’s growing role in global sports tourism. In recent years, The Palm Beaches have hosted training camps for teams in both Major League Soccer (MLS) and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), as well as premier youth and amateur organizations such as U.S. Soccer, the Development Player League, and 3v3 Live.
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IN RE: ESTATE OF MARVIN S. KAY, Deceased. File No. 50-2024-CP-005471-XXXA Division IA
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of MARVIN S. KAY, deceased, whose date of death was November 24, 2023, is pending in the Circuit Court for Palm Beach County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is May 22, 2025.
Co-Personal Representative: SUZANNE K. SCHONFELD 14 Larkmeade Ct. Potomac, MD 20854
Co-Personal Representative: ANDREA L. KAY 11039 Cedarwood Drive North Bethesda, MD 20852
E. MARK BREED III, P.A. /s/ E. Mark Breed III
E. MARK BREED III
Florida Bar No. 338702 325 North Commerce Avenue Sebring, FL 33870 Telephone: (863) 382-3154
Email Address: service@mbreedlaw. com Attorney for Personal Representatives
