New “Government Campus” is filled with controversy provoking resident backlash
Boca Raton is without a doubt one of South Florida’s most desirable coastal cities. But as we first reported the other day a grassroots movement is stirring political debate over the future of public land. At contention currently is 31 acres of public land where City Hall sits beginning at the corner of Palmetto Park Road and NW 2nd Avenue.
The City of Boca Raton, as reported here at the Boca Raton Tribune and elsewhere is planning on entering into a what is being billed as a “public-private partnership” with developers Terra and Frisbie to build what is being called a government campus but appears to be a full-throttled development of what was previously park space in downtown.
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THEME: AMERICAN FICTION
ACROSS
1. Mythical air spirit 6. Water glider 9. Opposite of eve 13. Artfully shyly 14. X 15. Move a plant 16. Saintly glows 17. Industrious insect 18. Inundated
19. *”An American Tragedy” author Theodore
21. *Ignatius J. Reilly, “A Confederacy of Dunces” protagonist
23. Neither’s partner 24. Flipside of pros
25. What hernias do
28. Snowman’s corn cob 30. 1970s dancing venues
35. Home to China
of America Paper Chain
37. Biceps exercise 39. W.E.B Du Bois’s org.
40. Clays or mucks
41. Quetzalcoatl worshiper
43. Viracocha worshipper 44. Muse of love poetry
46. The Hippocratic one 47. High in decibels
48. Orthopedic device
50. Egyptian goddess of fertility
52. Before, before 53. Kitten’s plaything
55. Between Cancer and Virgo
57. *Beatrice Belden’s nickname
60. *American Library Association’s medal for children’s literature
64. C in CSI
65. To boot
67. #61 Down plus E
68. Altar’s location, pl.
69. Fled
70. Indian cuisine dip
71. Give an impression
72. Mining product
73. See-through DOWN
1. Common tropical marine fish
2. Part of BYO
3. Orpheus’ instrument
4. *Patricia MacLachlan’s “Sarah, ____ and Tall”
5. Medicinal herb
6. ____ anise, chai tea spice
7. *____ Kesey’s “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”
8. Foreword
9. Whimper
10. Milky-white gem
11. Like certain people’s glasses
12. Greatest possible 15. Ex grape
20. *”Fear of Flying” author ____ Jong
22. Finish line, e.g.
24. Not doubting
25. *Percival Everett’s reimagining of “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”
26. Steal a throne
27. Type of wave
29. *”The Godfather” author Mario ____
LAST WEEK RESULT
31. Go yachting
32. Birch bark vessel
33. Come to pass
34. *Dashiell Hammett’s hardboiled detective Sam
36. ____ Spumante
38. Classic game show “____ Make a Deal”
42. Argentina’s western neighbor
45. December birthstone, pl.
49. “Mai” follower
51. Paris’ underground tourist attraction
54. Yesteryear style
56. West African religious practice
57. Genealogical plant
58. Winter window design
59. Allah’s cleric
60. Opposite of all
61. Huron’s neighbor
62. Baptism or shiva, e.g.
63. 2025, e.g.
64. “The Young and the Restless” network, acr.
66. Boat propeller
COMMUNITY
Congregation B’nai Israel Hosts Second Annual “Supermarket Sweep” to Support Local Families in Need
Boca Raton, FL – July 29, 2025 –Members and friends of Congregation B’nai Israel (CBI) turned a routine Sunday morning into a race for a cause at the second annual Supermarket Sweep, a community-wide volunteer event sponsored by their Kantor Family Center for Justice (KFCJ).
Inspired by the classic game show, participants dashed through the aisles of Walmart in Boca Raton to complete a fast-paced scavenger hunt, collecting essential grocery items for families facing food insecurity. Their haul, totaling over $2,000 in donations, will help stock the Little Free Pantry at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church and support other local organizations addressing hunger.
“We were able to bring our whole family and show them a mitzvah,” said Marni Hamberg, member of the Social Action Committee.
The event drew dozens of participants from all generations of the CBI community, who eagerly competed in teams to find canned goods, pasta, cereal, toiletries, and other pantry staples. In addition to donating food, volunteers had the opportunity to learn about ongoing Social Action initiatives and deepen their understanding of the needs facing the greater Boca Raton community.
The Kantor Family Center for Justice continues to lead social action programming at CBI, empowering members to live their Jewish values through hands-on community service and advocacy year-round.
For more information about upcoming volunteer opportunities with CBI and the Kantor Family Center for Justice, visit https://www.cbiboca.org/social-action.
Congregation B’nai Israel is a Reform synagogue in Boca Raton, Florida, committed to fostering meaningful Jewish experiences through worship, education, social justice, and community connection. With programs for all ages and stages, CBI welcomes members and guests to explore, engage, and grow together.
Thousands of Palm Beach County Students Equipped for Success at Annual Back to School PBC Event!
By Dini Heizer
Boca Raton, FL, July 27, 2025 — Thousands of Palm Beach County students are heading back to school this year with the supplies, support, and confidence they need, thanks to the annual Back to School PBC! event, held on Saturday at three locations throughout the county — South, Central, and Western Palm Beach.
At the South County site in Delray Beach, the effort was led by Spirit of Giving, under the direction of Executive Director Lindy Donato Harvey, and brought together a powerful coalition of nonprofit agencies, medical providers, volunteers, and community organizations — all working under one mission: to prepare students for a strong academic year.
Back to School PBC! is a county-
wide event that, in one coordinated day, provides more than 10,000 students from grades K–12 with essential resources. These include backpacks filled with grade-appropriate school supplies, new shoes and socks, uniform shirts, personal hygiene kits, school physicals, dental screenings, and even haircuts. Parents and guardians also receive community resource kits and access to services such as mammograms and health consultations. Meals, snacks, pizza, and interactive games ensured the day was as fun as it was impactful.
This event is a living example of what happens when the community comes together,” said Harvey. “It’s about more than backpacks. It’s about dignity, access, and readiness.”
New “Government Campus” is filled with controversy provoking resident backlash
By Kartik Krishnaiyer
Boca Raton is without a doubt one of South Florida’s most desirable coastal cities. But as we first reported the other day a grassroots movement is stirring political debate over the future of public land. At contention currently is 31 acres of public land where City Hall sits beginning at the corner of Palmetto Park Road and NW 2nd Avenue.
The City of Boca Raton, as reported here at the Boca Raton Tribune and elsewhere is planning on entering into a what is being billed as a “public-private partnership” with developers Terra and Frisbie to build what is being called a government campus but appears to be a full-throttled development of what was previously park space in downtown.
Meanwhile, volunteers behind the “Save Boca” campaign are racing to
gather signatures for a November ballot initiative that could not only give voters say about this specific project but reshape how Boca Raton manages cityowned public land. Three times a week they gather to collect petitions at the library and their efforts have been augmented by a visibility campaign including yard signs.
The group, led by Boca resident Jon Pearlman, is calling for a city charter amendment that would require voter approval before any public land over half an acre is sold or leased. At the center of the controversy is the city’s vision for redeveloping the current government campus and park space along West Palmetto Park Road—a plan that includes a new City Hall, hotel, retail space, hundreds of housing units, and expanded public parking. It’s also a plan that involves chopping down two iconic banyan trees that adorn the entrance to the current city hall as well as a number of other trees in a garden area around the corner of Palmetto Park Road and NW 2nd Avenue.
Pearlman told us that ““We’re losing a memorial park (dedicated after World War II in 1947), a tennis center, a skate park and open green spaces downtown,” he said. “It is being sold as getting a new city hall, and a government campus but
that’s a very small part of it. The rest is private for-profit development that is a giveaway of public land.”
In fact the Town Council minutes from the April 28, 1947 Board of Commissioners meeting indicate that the area was clearly dedicated as “Memorial Park” and “War Memorial”
The city’s proposed redevelopment has been years in the making, pitched by officials as a way to modernize outdated infrastructure, improve public access, and deliver much-needed workforce housing. According to Mayor Scott Singer, the plan would increase open recreational space by roughly 40 percent, while also preserving environmental features and enhancing walkability. However, those recreational areas would be moved to other parts of the city, leaving Downtown Boca Raton arguably without ample park space. Additionally, it’s fairly clear that the moving of recreational facilities to other parks might result in the clearing of natural areas and green space in those city faculties.
“We are not privatizing public parks,” Mayor Singer claimed at a recent town hall. “This is about reinvesting in our civic core in a way that benefits residents today and generations to come.”
Despite Singer’s claims, it is clear that mistrust has taken root among many res-
idents, who feel phrases like “public-private partnership” and “redevelopment” mask intentions to turn public land into private profit. The Save Boca campaign contends that without stronger citizen/voter oversight, future projects could erode the city’s identity as a livable, community-centered place. It’s what we might call a slippery slope or a snowballing effect. Approve one project like this without ample community input and many more might follow.
The movement’s petition, if it garners the required number of signatures by early August, would place a charter amendment on the November ballot. The amendment would mandate that any lease, sale, or conveyance of public land larger than half an acre receive majority voter approval—an extra layer of scrutiny that, supporters argue, is necessary to uphold democratic accountability.
Whatever the merits of this specific proposal, the Save Boca campaign has tapped into a broader anxiety sweeping across South Florida—where rising housing costs, population growth, and increasing environmental pressures have left many residents feeling outpaced by development, traffic and the loss of green space.
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MONDAY MANNA
By Austin Pryor
Experiencing God’s Pleasure As His Managers
Whether at the start of a new year or the middle of one – as we are now – it is good not to dwell on the past but to enjoy the present and anticipate a promising future. Our failures, financial and otherwise, are behind us. Of course, our successes are behind us as well. We cannot rest on our laurels. We can approach each day with a clean slate. New opportunities await and there is much yet to be done.
Our God-given stewardship responsibilities are lifelong. He is the owner, as 1 Chronicles 29:11 tells us: “Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours.” But He has made us managers of what He owns. As Jesus expressed in one of His parables, “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them” (Matthew 25:14).
Each of us has been given a small plot where we serve in His vineyard, and we are to labor according to the gifts He has bestowed on us. With respect to financial matters, we are to be diligent in our work (Colossians 3:23-24); wise in our spending (Proverbs 21:20); purposeful in our saving (Proverbs 6:6-8); strategic in our investing (Ecclesiastes 11:2); and generous in our giving (2 Corinthians 9:7).
As Christ’s followers we learn how to do everything “in the name of the Lord Jesus” (Colossians 3:17); that is, on His behalf or in His place. That also means learning “to conform to everything I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:20). In the Lord’s presence our inner life will be transformed, and we will become the kind of people exhibiting His natural (and supernatural) course of action. In Jesus’ eyes, there is no good reason for not doing what He said to do, because He only tells us to do what is best.
So, we are to be obedient because that is what disciples do. But that last phrase, “He only tells us to do what is best,” should comfort and encourage us. God has all the best information on what makes for a happy and fulfilling life, and He has given us these prescriptions for our good.
And when we use our gifts in obedience, we are doing what we were made to do – glorifying God and helping to advance His kingdom. There is nothing so personally satisfying. We see this in the award-winning film, Chariots of Fire, which tells in part the story of Eric Liddell, a Scot who became a gold medalist at the 1924 Olympics and later a missionary to China. My favorite part of the film is the subplot
between Eric and his sister, Jennie, who is concerned his running will take him away from his missionary efforts. In one scene, Eric tells Jennie the good news he has been accepted by the mission society to go to China. Then he adds,
“But I’ve got a lot of running to do first. Jennie, Jennie, you’ve got to understand. I believe that God made me for a purpose — for China. But He also made me fast, and when I run, I feel His pleasure…. To win is to honor Him.”
In an emotional moment later, we see Eric in the final moments of his race. With head thrown back, legs pumping, arms flailing, he is exhilarated, having given his best to what he believed God called him to do. God was honored and Eric’s running called attention to, and gathered support for, his mission work.
There are many ways each of us is called to serve the Lord. Exercising Spirit-led stewardship, properly managing the resources God entrusts to us, is one of them. It is your race. Run it with passion.
Reflection/Discussion Questions
How does it make you feel to read that God owns “everything in heaven and earth,” which includes your financial resources and all your material possessions? Do you believe that is true? Why or why not?
What do you think it means in a practical, everyday sense to be a steward or manager of what God owns and has entrusted to your care?
Do you believe it is true that “He only tells us to do what is best”? What about when your well-considered plans, even things you have prayed about, do not turn out as you expected or had hoped they would?
Have you ever “felt God’s pleasure” while you were doing or pursuing something, as Eric Liddell did, or believed that He had truly called and gifted you to something specific? Explain your answer.
NOTE: If you have a Bible and would like to read more, consider the following passages: Proverbs 6:6-8, 21:20; Ecclesiastes 11:2; 2 Corinthians 9:7; Colossians 3:23-24; Hebrews 12:1
Challenge
This might be a good week to pause and re-evaluate your attitude toward the things you “own,” considering the biblical teaching that God owns all things and that we are to serve as His stewards or managers of what we have been given.
It might be helpful to meet with a small group, perhaps your CBMC team if you are in one, or a trusted friend or mentor to discuss your perspectives and have them share their own with you. What changes – if any – do you conclude might be necessary?
By: Rick Warren FAITH
In a Storm, You Need “I Am”
“When they saw him walking on the lake, they thought he was a ghost. They cried out, because they all saw him and were terrified. Immediately he spoke to them and said, ‘Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.’” Mark 6:49-50 (NIV)
It’s only in the storms of life that you learn what Jesus is really like. You see that he’s not a mere man. He’s not just a nice teacher or an ethical leader. He is God, the Creator of the universe.
In Mark 6, Jesus noticed the disciples were in distress. They were in the middle of a lake, where the wind and waves were pounding their boat and keeping them from making any progress. And so Jesus walked out to them on the water. “When they saw him walking on the lake, they thought he was a ghost. They cried out, because they all saw him and were terrified. Immediately he spoke to them and said, ‘Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid’” (Mark 6:49-50 NIV).
The disciples still had some nagging doubts—maybe Jesus was just a nice prophet who could do some miracles. But by walking on water, Jesus revealed he was far more than just a man. He showed them he was God.
He also gave them a challenge: “Don’t be afraid.” And he reassured them: “It is I.”
CARTOON
In Greek, the language this part of the Bible was originally written in, the phrase “It is I” is actually two words: ego ima. Ego ima simply means “I Am.” Why is that important?
The name of God is “I Am”—not “I was” or “I will be” or “I hope to be.” When Jesus says, “I Am,” he is saying that you don’t need to be afraid. You don’t need to sweat it. He is God. And that is enough. If you’re going through a storm, you don’t need a job—you need Jesus. You don’t need a plan—you need a person. You don’t need a system—you need a Savior. You don’t need a new goal—you need God. When you’re going through a storm, remember that God is not distant, apathetic, or uninvolved. He is “I Am.” And he will get you through the storm.
Talk It Over
What or who do you usually look to— to save you in a storm? What keeps you from looking to God?
The name of God is “I Am”—not “I was” or “I will be” or “I hope to be.” What does that mean for you today?
What do you need from God to get through your storm? Talk to him about it, and then watch for him to provide at just the right time.
By: Clay Jones
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COLUMNIST
By: Tom Madden
Yes, ‘Eye’m Seein’ Much Better, Feelin’ Fit as a Fiddle! Thanks Doc, For Shooin’ Away
Those Frisbee Floaters
Before I went to see my eye doctor, I was looking a bit degenerate! The floaters were busily buzzing across my right eye. It’s called macular degeneration, but don’t worry my darling, it’s light years from masculine degeneration
Now Dr. Pooja Garg, my masterful M.D. and a board certified vitreo-retinal surgeon and a native of sunny South Florida, is keeping those floaters at bay.
Those are the dark little dots, those tiny specs drifting willy-nilly across my vision like spinning Frisbees whisking right by my right eye.
Now thankfully they’re gone, out from my eye like MacBeth’s brief candle.
After completing high school at Pine Crest, my eye-saver hero Dr. Garg received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
She earned her M.D. degree from the University of Miami and now I’m pleased to award her a Madden Master’s Degree plus Honorable Mention in MaddenMischief.
The tribute is for how skillfully she put an end to the floaters playing Frisbee in my right eye. How does she now keep me so clear-eyed and happily Frisbee free?
She needles me. Not just the friendly kidding she likes to do when she sees me flopping in her chair in the ophthalmologist offices of S. Daniel Salama MD PA on Palmetto Park Rd. This is where she practices in Boca Raton when not in her main office in Coconut Creek.
Quick as a flash, painlessly she injects a needle into my right eye once a month, now just once every couple of months. And I take eye vitamins she prescribed.
Whatever it is she inoculates into my eye, it’s working. The floaters thankfully have floated away and are not returning. I’m now seeing clearly from both eyes.
They say macular degeneration is age related. Well now I’m feeling much younger! And yes, more masculine too.
I just appreciate, admire and I’m so grateful to my Dr. Garg for undegenerating me.
What a marvelous specialist she is, so warm and friendly. When she looks into your eyes she cares, unlike a physician who after studying your chart just stares.
I’m so happy her parents moved from India to sunny Florida so she could be such
a magnificent macular degeneration conqueror. Fortunately, she’s officed nearby my beachfront condo where those floaters were playing Frisbee by the sea.
To them I say as would MacBeth:
Out, out, brief floaters
Play Frisbee someplace other
Then in my eye!
To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow
May all macular de-generators
Discretely die.
Now I’ll close by giving you some facts about macular degeneration and how you can help to defeat it.
You’ve heard of Mount Etna, the volcano in Italy. Well now there are thousands miniature Mount Etna’s erupting across Florida spewing harmful lava on eyes, says Dr. Garg. A good percentage of them are erupting in the retinas of people aged 60 and over and to the rescue comes Dr. Garg as the eruptions spill lava-like fluid into eyes with damaging results from this unfortunately, so common a malady called macular degeneration.
Did you know:
More than 20 million Americans have macular degeneration, myself included.
Macular degeneration is a leading cause of irreversible blindness.
One in three Americans over age 75 may have this disease, which if caught in time, as was mine, is treatable.
You can support Macular Degeneration Research by contributing by check or credit card securely online at brightfocus. org/cure AMD or donate by phone by calling Macular Degeneration Research at 855345-6637.
Don’t miss Tom (Spin Man) Madden’s next book, his seventh, titled “As America’s Hippest, Is Catholicism Now Coolest?” When not writing books and blogs, together with his dauntless daughter Adrienne Mazzone, he’s making clients of their PR firm, TransMedia Group, much more visible in the news. Madden started the firm a few decades ago after he left NBC where he was vice president, assistant to the president, who was then TV programming wunderkind Fred Silverman. TransMedia Group’s first clients were AT&T and The City of New York. Today, the award-winning firm represents clients worldwide
SOLVITUR AMBULANDO
By: Douglas G Logan
Days of Infamy
It passed by me this year like a flash. Usually I think about the horrible consequences of what this date has wrought. July 26th. The anniversary of the assault on Moncada Barracks in Oriente in Cuba. A date that circumscribed a movement. Oppression, enslavement of a people, the decline of a rich culture.
I feel the same way about January 6th. The day we accepted seditious conduct in this country. Also, an assault on symbols of democratic institutions. The party in power is stretching credulity by trying to normalize the behaviors that occurred on that ugly day. It was, and is, fateful. We, Americans, will be impacted for decades by January 6th, the same as Cubans have been about July 26th.
Days of infamy.
Both assaults were conducted by poorly organized “fifth columnists”. The phrase was first used by the Nationalist General, Emilio Mola, in 1936 during the Spanish Civil War. The term has come to common use, and it refers to a group of secret sympathizers of the enemies of the state who engage in espionage or sabotage within the borders of the state.
Both assaults were launched to redress grievances. In Cuba, it was an autocratic, right-wing regime that governed for the benefit of oligarchs. Here, the major grievance was woke culture. Too much change, too fast. A feeling that a way of life was being ignored. That large constituencies were not only being left behind, but also denigrated.
Both sets of grievances could have
been addressed without resort to violence. Moderating forces in Cuban society could have taken leadership roles and created meaningful reform. They did not, and the ultimate choice was one of two extremes. Unyielding Progressive Orthodoxy has led to the same choice making in this country. There is no “middle”. The discussions in the public square are led by zealots who are deaf to the positions of the other side. We have competing “truths”. No one yields, no one listens. Last weekend, I sat at a break table at a Book Sale in a little town called Granville. Had a 20 minute discussion with a Navy Vet; served on the USS Independence during the Vietnam War. We joked about our mutual hearing loss. From the get-go it was obvious our personal politics were not congruent. He said he recognized me as a fellow Vet the moment I came through the door. He went on to say that in today’s environment the only people he is totally comfortable talking to is other Vets. We speak the same language; we have seen the same things; we have the same values. This, despite the fact that we pull different levers behind the voting curtain.
Moncada, and the US Capitol. Did not have to happen. Moderation could have prevailed; radical changes in racial, gender and social policy could have been made slower and in a softer voice; those who were impacted could have been listened to. But it did not happen. And, brought us two days of infamy.
Annual FAU Schmidt College of Medicine White Coats-4-Care Fundraiser
Boca Raton, FL – July 24, 2025 –As Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine (CoM) graduated its class of 2025, the College announces plans for its 15th Annual White Coats-4-Care (WC4C) fundraising reception presented by The Addison. Hosted to welcome the College’s incoming class of 80 future physicians, increase scholarship funds, advance innovation in medical education, support research, and expand community health initiatives – WC4C will be held Tuesday, August 12 at 6 p.m. at The Addison of Boca Raton.
In recognition of CoM’s meaningful work in the Boca Raton community, The Addison has generously awarded the FAU Foundation a Centennial Grant for the CoM’s WC4C initiative through its program created and funded by The Addison to support 10 vital nonprofit missions in commemoration of its 100-year anniversary milestone. Co-chaired by Bonnie and Jon Kaye of Kaye Communications PR & Marketing since WC4C’s inception and supported by a dedicated committee of civic and business leaders, healthcare professionals, and community advocates, the CoM’s signature annual fundraiser helps generate resources to attract, recruit, train, and educate the next generation of humanistic clinicians and scientists.
In addition to raising much-needed scholarship funds and other resources for the incoming class of future physicians, WC4C Co-chairs Bonnie and Jon Kaye note that this year’s event will also help further advance the College’s vision of establishing an academic health presence that fills a critical gap in the healthcare landscape. By doing so, this ensures that Florida’s southeast region receives the high-quality care it deserves now and well into the future.
According to Dr. Lewis Nelson, the new dean of the only medical school in Palm Beach County, nearly 36% of the medical school’s 2025 graduates chose to remain in Florida for their residency training, playing a vital role in bridging the healthcare workforce gap in the state. Twenty-five percent of the graduating class have chosen to pur -
sue careers in primary care, which includes internal medicine, family medicine, Ob/Gyn, and pediatrics. CoM’s residency and fellowship programs include ACGME-accredited programs in the areas of internal medicine, emergency medicine, psychiatry, neurology, and general surgery and fellowships in cardiology, hospice and palliative care, geriatrics, vascular surgery, and pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. This year’s class of students was selected from 4,620 applicants, with a class mean MCAT score of 516 and, mean GPA of 3.81.
“As we continue to strengthen and expand our student education and clinical programs, initiate more community partnerships and cultivate donor opportunities, our ability to increase healthcare stakeholder and community advocacy, involvement, support, and philanthropy are vital,” Dean Nelson shared. “It is through the success of our annual cornerstone fundraiser — White Coats-4-Care — that together we can make a consequential impact that drives positive change today, and for generations to come.”
Continuing to evolve from a community-based school to a world-class academic health center in Florida since its inception in 2010, the CoM has grown today to 101 employed faculty members, 1,303 affiliate faculty, 288 medical students, 177 residents and fellows, and 100 graduate students. The CoM has increased class size by 25% and can now accommodate 80 students. Supporting its mission of “Innovating Healthcare, Inspiring Minds” and further growth, CoM construction has been completed on the new Sam W. Klein Student Hub and a high-tech auditorium. In February, Florida Atlantic achieved the esteemed designation of “R1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production” and shares this elite status with less than 5% of the nearly 4,000 universities in the U.S.
Community continues to remain at the forefront of CoM’s mission. Students actively participate in clinical outreach efforts, including time dedicated to patient care at the Caridad Clinic and Mission Medical Center. Furthermore, the CoM’s burgeoning relationship with the Health Care District of Palm Beach County expands critical behavioral and addictions service in the region.
Boca Raton Dance Duo Triumphs at Manhattan DanceSport Championships
Boca Raton, FL – July 28, 2025 – Boca Raton has a new source of pride, and it’s not fireworks. On July 4, 2025, local dance duo Roma & Marta—comprising dancer Roma Marta and her partner Roman Shchochka—represented Boca Raton at one of the most prestigious ballroom competitions in the U.S.: the Manhattan DanceSport Championships, held at the Brooklyn Marriott in New York.
Skilled, poised, and determined, the pair earned 1st place in the Under-21 Amateur International Ballroom Championship, outperforming nine other elite young dance couples from across the United States. Their victory was a standout mo-
In addition to their competitive win, Roma & Marta delivered their signature Cinderella-themed ballroom show—a standout original production that blended storytelling, technical precision, and artistry. Their performance was awarded 3rd place in a highly competitive show division, capping off a remarkable competition weekend.
They train and teach locally at Roma Marta Dance, a Boca Raton-based studio known for personalized instruction and dance education tailored to all levels and ages. The duo has garnered acclaim as multiple-time world and international champions, and their passion for both performing and teaching shines through in every routine.
Roma Marta reflected on their win, saying:
“It was an incredible moment to hear our names called as champions. We were proud to represent Boca Raton and to bring the trophy back home.”
Back in South Florida, the pair remains committed to both advancing their own training and inspiring the local dance community. Marta added:
“We love being part of the Boca Raton community, and it means the world to us to showcase what local talent can achieve
Roman Shchochka and Marta Tyutyunnyk
The Boca Raton Tribune
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Your 2025 Care Goals Mid-Year CheckUp Things to Consider
Boca Raton, FL July 28, 2025 – If your 2025 New Year’s resolution was to improve your health and well-being, and you have not made as much progress as you had hoped, it is not too late to refocus your efforts.
Review Your List of Health Goals
Maybe your plan was to eat better, be more active, be more social, or just feeI better and more energized. So, make a list, be specific and establish a timeline. And bring this with you when you go for your annual wellness visit or your next care provide visit.
Plan Your Care Visits
Make a list of the care appointments you will need this year – but have not yet scheduled. This includes your annual wellness visit, screenings, dental and vision appointments, and vaccinations. Then start making those appointments. Care providers may be able to schedule appointments months in advance, which may offer you more scheduling options.
Prepare for Your Appointments
Jot down notes on how you’re currently feeling, any concerns you have, and your health care goals. By doing this, you can help ensure that you remember important information to share with your doctor, which can help make the most of your time together.
And Catalog Your “Medicine Cabinet”
Prepare a list of all medications you are taking. Also, don’t forget to include all vitamins and supplements. Share this with your primary care provider at your annual wellness visit or your next care provider visit. NOTE: take care in disposing of expired or unneeded items. Go to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration site for some tips.
Review Your Benefits
In addition to covering wellness visits, tests, medicines and other medical care, see what other benefits may be included in your health insurance plan that may help you meet your health goals, including gym benefits and mental health support, and financial support for food and other necessities.
Want More Health Information
Ask your care provider for information, specifically around topics that were discussed during your visit. Go to your health insurer’s website for educational and benefits information. UnitedHealthcare members may go to www.unitedhealthcare.com. Search the Web for health and care information from “trusted sites,” which may include academic medical institutions, health departments, and health-related non-profit institutions.
Check In with Yourself Quarterly
Take out your “health goals” list and your care provider’s health recommendations. Have you made progress toward these health goals? Perhaps you wanted to address dental or vision problems, lose weight, exercise more or focus on your mental health. If you have made progress, keep going. If not, it is not too late to start toward reaching your health goals. Go to UnitedHealthcare’s “There’s no time like now to schedule an annual wellness visit” for more information.
Research suggests that small, sustainable changes may lead to continued improvements in health. No matter where you are in meeting your 2025 health goals, every day offers a new opportunity to refocus on your health and wellness.
By: Joel Caschette, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement Plans of Florida
Recreate the Taco Truck Experience at Home
(StatePoint) There’s no better treat than Mexican street fare, thanks to the complexity of its flavors and the freshness of its ingredients. And this summer, it’s easier than ever to recreate the taco truck experience at home.
While the rich, slow-cooked flavors of Mexican cuisine can sometimes take hours to prepare, a new line of cooking and simmer sauces from Cholula can help you recreate these complex flavors without the time-consuming process. Bringing its signature balanced heat to 11 new products crafted with authentic Mexican flavor, convenience and versatility in mind, Cholula can help you go way beyond Taco Tuesdays to whip up a broader spectrum of Mexican cuisine in your own kitchen.
To get you started, Cholula is sharing this mouth-watering recipe for Quesabirria Tacos, a crave-worthy spin on classic birria. These cheesy, crispy tacos are filled with tender shredded beef
made with Cholula Birria Cooking & Simmer Sauce, then fried until golden. Serve with warm consommé on the side for dipping for the ultimate flavor experience.
Ingredients
• 3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch chunks
• 1 bottle Cholula Birria Cooking & Simmer Sauce
• 16 corn tortillas, warmed
• 4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• Chopped fresh cilantro
• Fresh lime wedges
Instructions:
1. Place beef and Cooking Sauce in electric multifunction cooker. Close lid. Set valve to seal.
2. Cook on high pressure for 45 minutes. When done, quick-release the pressure. Open lid once pressure inside pot is completely released. (Follow manufacturer’s safe operating instructions.)
3. Skim fat from surface of cooking liquid and reserve, transferring to shallow dish or pie plate. Transfer beef to large bowl and coarsely shred using two forks. Mix shredded beef with reserved cooking liquid as directed.
4. To assemble tacos, heat large non-stick skillet on medium heat. Dip one side of a 6-inch corn tortilla into pie plate with reserved fat to coat lightly. Place fat-side down in skillet. Sprinkle tortilla with 1/4 cup shredded Mon-
terey Jack cheese and layer with about 1/4 cup of shredded beef. Cook just until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro, drizzle lightly with lime juice and fold tortilla in half to enclose filling. Cook just until browned on both sides. Repeat with remaining filling.
5. Serve with additional lime wedges and remaining sauce for dipping.
Craving a spicy, yet refreshing beverage to wash these delicious tacos down? Follow this Magonadas recipe from Cholula. From the icy, sweet mango, to the fresh lime juice and uniquely salty, sweet, tangy and spicy flavors of Cholula Chamoy Sauce, it’s easy to see why this Mexican dessert is so popular.
Mangonadas Ingredients:
• 16 ounces frozen mango chunks
• 2 cups mango nectar
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or agave nectar
• 1/2 cup Cholula Sweet & Spicy Chamoy Sauce, plus more to rim glasses
• Finely chopped fresh mango
• Lime wedges or wheels
• Tamarindo candy straws
Chili Lime Seasoning Ingredients:
• 2 tablespoons McCormick Chili Powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Instructions:
1. Place frozen mango, mango nectar, lime juice, ice and sugar in blender. Cover and blend on medium until smooth.
2. Mix all Chili Lime Seasoning ingredients in small bowl. Spoon about 2 tablespoons Chamoy on small shallow plate. Place seasoning mixture on another small plate. Dip rims of 2 large beverage glasses into Chamoy, then into seasoning mixture to coat.
3. Fill glasses 1/3 of the way with Mangonada mixture. Drizzle with some of the Chamoy. Repeat layers until glasses are full. To serve, top with chopped mango and garnish with lime wedges and Tamarindo candy straws.
Helping you achieve restaurant-level authentic Mexican flavor at home, the offerings from Cholula include simmer sauces like Fajita Cooking and Simmer Sauce, drizzling sauces like Cilantro Lime Cremosa Sauce, fan-favorite toppings like Chili Crisp Sauce and seasoning mixes based on popular Latin dishes. For recipes and cooking inspiration, visit cholula.com.
“Americans are craving adventurous taste experiences, and Mexican cuisine is leading the way,” says Valda Coryat, North America vice president of Marketing for McCormick & Company. “Now, home cooks have the ingredients they need to authentically explore the distinctiveness of Mexican cooking in their everyday lives.”
From Suitcase to Styled Space: Your 48-Hour College Apartment Style Guide
(StatePoint) College move-in weekend hits fast. Once the cars are unpacked and family and friends bid farewell, the first few hours in your new white-walled place can feel weird. But this is an exciting opportunity to make it yours. This go-to guide provides a flexible framework for styling on- and off-campus dwellings quickly, so you can go from unpacked to unreal by the end of the weekend. The best part: no tools are required.
Hours 0-8: Envision Your New Home
Unpack the basics that will make your dorm or apartment instantly livable—think bedding, toiletries, chargers and snacks (non-negotiable). Then, map out key areas, like the entryway, bedroom and workspace, and imagine how you want them to look.
“Prioritize the parts that make the biggest impact first,” says Natalie Guillaume, director of product marketing at FrogTape brand, which makes removable mounting products and other easy décor solutions. “Don’t stress out about perfection—focus on comfort, functionality and your personal style. Using transformable mounting solutions and removable décor can make it all happen.”
Hours 8-24: Decorate and Organize With Zero Tools
Maximize every inch of your space with new FrogTape reMOVEables, an
array of temporary, damage-free hooks, strips and picture-hanging solutions that are offered in a variety of sizes, colors and finishes. Designed to hold up to 3 pounds, the FrogTape reMOVEables Heavy-Duty Medium White Hook is perfect for hanging keys, bags, towels and even bulkier items like cutting boards, to add immediate utility to cramped areas.
While the hooks help keep essentials in one place, the picture-hanging strips promise function and personality. Mount a mirror on the back of a door or wall to make the room feel larger or make a stylish gallery wall that’s easy to rearrange and update. Try displaying family photos, vision boards and neon wall signs in a fun grid or shape, like a heart.
Hours 25-36: Make a Statement (Wall)
Create a colorful focal point in the living area or your bedroom to draw the eye and add depth. Whether used as re-
movable wallpaper or for a DIY resurfacing project, Duck Brand EasyLiner Peel & Stick Décor Premium Removable Adhesive will transform a space for a small price. Simply cut to the desired length, peel the backing paper from the laminate and smooth across the desired surface, like a wall, headboard or side table, by hand. Try the sea glass for an energetic vibe or the white beadboard pattern for a calm, earthy environment.
Hours 37–48: Set the Mood
Give a final personal touch by layering in cozy textures. Drape soft string lighting from the ceiling, cover the floor with a plush rug, hang curtains using removable tension rods and add oversized pillows to the backs of chairs and couches for a room that invites you to relax.
With your move-in checklist complete, you’ve turned a blank box into a polished and personal home that has switchable style for a smoother start to the semester.
The Boca Raton Tribune
ENTERTAINMENT
Feel Good Summer: Fitness & Cold Plunge at Old School Square
Boca Raton, FL – July 29, 2025
– The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (Delray DDA)’s #LoveDelray “Feel Good Summer” continues this Saturday with a one-ofa-kind wellness event in Delray’s Old School Square: #LoveDelray Fit with The Cold Collective. In partnership with The Cold Collective, the Delray DDA invites the community to experience cold immersion, science-backed workouts, a powerful sense of community, free giveaways, complimentary food and beverages, and much more!
The #LoveDelray “Feel Good Summer” officially kicked off June 1 and offers residents and visitors alike a series of inspiring events, exclusive experiences, and a brand new Summer Savings Pass.
WHEN: Saturday, August 2, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Schedule is as follows:
9 a.m.: Pre-Event Run starts (1, 2, 3 mile options around Downtown Delray Beach)
10:30 a.m.: Functional training circuit by TRX Training Center
11 a.m.: Shred HIIT class by Slash
Fitness
11:30 a.m.: Bootcamp by Purlife Fitness Center (bodyweight)
12 p.m.: Barre, Stretch & Core by Barre Envy
WHERE: Old School Square Lawn, 51 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444. (Parking available in Old School Square garage.)
TICKETS: Tickets are on sale now for $40 each. Buy them here: https:// sweatpals.com/event/love-delray-bythe-cold-collective
DETAILS: Ticket purchase includes Cold plunging, pre-made meals, fresh pressed juice, cold brew, sourdough bread, green juice, gelato, vitamin shots and IVs, cupping & rehab, chair massages and holistic skin care, abdomen detox massage, B12 shots, recovery zone, protein bars, energy drinks, physical therapy evaluations, and much more!
For more information and to see a full list of #LoveDelray events and promotions, please visit: https://www. downtowndelraybeach.com/lovedelray.
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 561-243-1077.
Follow updates on social media: @ DowntownDelray and @DelrayOldSchoolSquare
SPORTS
Owls Earn Team Academic Excellence Award for Sixth Straight Year
Boca Raton, FL – July 28, 2025 — The Florida Atlantic University baseball team has earned the Team Academic Excellence Award, as bestowed by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) and presented by Sports Attack, for the sixth consecutive season.
Head coach John McCormack “I am so proud of the work the guys are doing in the classroom. They work hard and take advantage of the support we give them. Eric Zeaman has been an integral part of our program, and the re-
sults speak for themselves. It is an honor to be recognized by the ABCA.”
For the full year, the squad earned a 3.22 cumulative team GPA. Coaches could nominate their teams for the ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award following the conclusion of their spring semester and before the nomination deadline of July 18. To be honored, teams had to meet the following criteria:
Must be a high school or college team
Head coach must be a current ABCA member
Team must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.0 scale during the 2024-25 academic year
440 collegiate programs were recognized with this year’s award. The Owls are one of six American Conference baseball programs to make the list.
The American Baseball Coaches Association has a long tradition of recognizing the achievements of baseball coaches and student-athletes. The ABCA/Rawlings All-America Teams are the nation’s oldest, founded in 1949, and the ABCA’s awards program also includes the ABCA/Rawlings All-Region Awards, the ABCA/ATEC Regional & National Coaches of the Year, and several other major awards such as the ABCA Hall of Fame and the Dave Keilitz Ethics in Coaching Award.
Sports Attack was founded 1995 in Reno, NV, but our design and manufacturing folks pre-date the first wheel machines in the baseball industry, well over 50 years ago. With three active partners still heavily engaged, SA is proudly family-owned and operated. To say that we are manufacturers of quality sports training
equipment just seems to not capture the essence of who we are. We do not just design our products; we explore, scrutinize, analyze and engineer our products. We do not just manufacture or assemble our equipment; we build each one from the ground up, by hand, the old-fashioned way. We view our suppliers through the lens of our mission statement, as a critical part of the design and development of our equipment. After fabrication and prior to shipment the equipment is tested thoroughly, every aspect of every unit. This ensures the product reliability on which our brand is built. Our process represents who we are; distinctive and exclusive design, detailed and quality manufacturing, resulting in innovative, highly effective training equipment. Our corporate integrity is a critical asset, and we are committed to upholding it worldwide. We set high standards and we abide by them as we practice business fairly and behave ethically. We wholeheartedly believe in, enthusiastically embrace and relentlessly pursue our company’s mission. For more information, visit sportsattack.com.
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