Boca Council Hears Out Government Campus Pushback
Boca Raton city council spent more than four hours on one subject Tuesday night, addressing mounting opposition to any plans for a new government campus downtown.
Some 40 speakers used their 3 minutes each to oppose everything from not honoring the city’s WWII history of Memorial Park, to selling public land to developers for profit, to eroding public trust in council.
SaveBoca members packed the meeting venue at 6500 Congress Ave., after being urged to attend en masse. There were adamant calls to put the public land sale issue to a voter referendum or abandon the project entirely.
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ACROSS
1. Manual calculator, pl. 6. Beach Boys: “____ Only Knows”
9. Army beds
13. Pressed ham and cheese sandwich
14. Part of spch
15. Popular Latin dance
16. Influencer’s creation 17. Hula dancer’s flowers
18. Birdlike
19. *Meet me here, under the arch
21. *Meet me at the Top of the Rock
23. Comic book expression for alarm
24. Press backward arrow key
25. “Hand” with claws 28. Spreadsheet software command
30. Day off, backwards
35. Bug-eyed
37. “Cheers” regular
39. Coupe alternative
40. Be dependent
41. Damage one’s reputation
43. Slightly (2 words)
44. Prefix for below
46. Shade of beige
47. Java neighbor
48. War mounts
50. Rope fiber
52. “____ Now or Never”
53. Leave at the altar
55. Flapper’s feathers
57. *Meet me at the London Bridge
61. *The Black Eyed Peas: “Meet Me ____”
65. *Meet me in ____ Mara, Kenya
66. Undergarment
68. *Meet me in Australia to see this bear
69. Done to printer cartridge
70. Corn unit
71. Poet W. H. ____ of “Funeral Blues” fame
72. Infamous Nazi villain
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74. Like gelled hair
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2. Actor Reynolds of “Smokey and the Bandit”
3. Cain’s victim
4. Paddler’s vessel
5. Endows or empowers
6. “Buffalo ____, won’t you come out tonight...”
7. Keats’ poem
8. Jinn or genie
9. Guinea pig or capybara
10. Mixture
11. Russian monarch
12. What Titanic did
15. Went to bid farewell (2 words)
20. *Meet me in Orthodox church to see these
22. *Meet me in Tokyo, pre1968
24. *Meet me in the largest city in Netherlands
25. *Meet me under the Eiffel Tower
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36. Swirling vortex
38. Filly’s mother
42. Popular Cuban dance
45. Be next to, as in rooms
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56. Run ____ of the law
57. Same as ayah
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Garbage, recyclables, yard waste and bulk waste collection will not be impacted for residents and businesses in unincorporated Palm Beach County on Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County (SWA) disposal facilities will be open and haulers in unincorporated Palm Beach County will run their regular routes. Residents should place all garbage, re-
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While SWA administrative offices will be closed, a limited number of customer service team members will be available to assist residents with any garbage or recycling collection questions or concerns. SWA Customer Information Services can be reached at 561-697-2700 or 866-792-4636 (tollfree) or contactcis@swa.org.
Residents in unincorporated Palm Beach County can always see their collection schedule, set reminders and sign up for collection information by clicking the “My Pick-Up Days” button on the SWA’s website.
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There are only two observed holidays during which residents in unincorporated Palm Beach County will not receive garbage service:
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REMINDER: Hurricane season started June 1. Don’t wait for a storm to threaten our area. Complete your vegetation trimming now. Once a storm threatens, it’s too late to trim trees. It’s best to make a year-round tree trimming plan a part of your hurricane season preparations to minimize property damage and help our community quickly return to normal after a storm passes.
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Boca Council Hears Out Government Campus Pushback Boca Raton Public Library Launches New Online Learning Platform to Empower Adults 55+
By Marci Shatzman
Boca Raton city council spent more than four hours on one subject Tuesday night, addressing mounting opposition to any plans for a new government campus downtown.
Some 40 speakers used their 3 minutes each to oppose everything from not honoring the city’s WWII history of Memorial Park, to selling public land to developers for profit, to eroding public trust in council. SaveBoca members packed the meeting venue at 6500 Congress Ave., after being urged to attend en masse. There were adamant calls to put the public land sale issue to a voter referendum or abandon the project entirely.
After hearing out all the objections, Deputy Mayor Fran Nachlas and Councilman Andy Thomson, both running for mayor in the March Municipal Election, and Council Marc Wigder, seeking a new term, said where they stood on the issue. Thomason said he’s been the only no vote from the beginning, and there’s too many unanswered questions. He called for terminating the project. “If that doesn’t happen the public deserves a vote,” he said. Nachlas assured residents she wouldn’t vote for any plan “if it’s not beneficial to the city.” Both she and Wigder urged voters to contact them with concerns. May-
or Scott Singer insisted on continuing. “If this takes longer it does. But to stop the conversation now doesn’t make sense.”
The city has partnered with the Terra & Frisbie Group on the government campus redevelopment project. The timeline now calls for a vote on Oct. 28.
SaveBoca founder Jon Pearlman was authorized to give 5,200 signed petitions to the city clerk. Here’s what the petitions said: “We, the undersigned, qualified voters of the City of Boca Raton, pursuant to and subject to the limitations contained in the Charter and at law, hereby exercise our power to propose, by petition, the attached ordinance to the Council and, if the Council fails to adopt this ordinance as proposed without any change in substance, to have the ordinance adopted or rejected at a City election.”
There was much discussion about the Terre Group’s role in a previous lawsuit settlement that involved the Champlain condo collapse. “I can clear up that concern. Terra had no culpability in that tragic event and their decision was to settle the case,” said a lawyer for Greenfield Law Group.
A discussion by a staffer and Rob Frisbie on the updated government campus plan and elements of the plan, from traffic calming to the need for new city facilities, was repeated from the workshop meeting Monday to give more people a chance to hear it.
City council took a short recess at 10:40 p.m., then voted to extend their usual stop time at 11 p.m. to address the rest of the agenda. Audio and video of the Aug. 26 city council meeting and agenda are posted here: https://myboca.us/129/ Agendas
With the number of Americans aged 65 and older projected to increase by 24 million by 2050, Boca Raton Public Library (“BRPL”) is proud to announce the availability of GetSetUp, a proven digital resource designed to support the growing needs of older adults across our community.
Older adults are increasingly turning to digital tools for health, wellness, and lifelong learning. To meet their needs, BRPL is offering free access to this innovative platform built specifically for adults aged 55 and over.
“We’re excited to bring this empowering resource to our patrons,” said Vicky Fitzsimmons, Digital Librarian at BRPL. “GetSetUp helps older adults stay mentally sharp, socially connected, and physically active—all from the comfort of home.”
Key Features of Gale Presents: GetSetUp:
A rotating catalog of 5,000+ live and on-demand classes, short videos,
and articles on topics like digital literacy, fitness, nutrition, mental wellness, travel, retirement planning, telemedicine, smart device usage and online banking to keep users informed and fluent in today’s world.
Peer-led instruction by older adult educators who understand the unique learning styles of their audience. Built-in community features that foster social interaction and reduce isolation.
Flexible, self-paced learning accessible on smartphones, tablets, and computers. BRPL cardholders can access GetSetUp for free by visiting BRPL’s GetSetUp or contacting 561-393-7906 for assistance.
The Boca Raton Public Library provides outstanding library services, resources, and programs that meet the educational, recreational, cultural, and informational needs of library users in its two locations.
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine’s White Coats-4-Care Advances
Scholarships, Research, Innovation and Community Health
More than 250 civic, business, and university leaders, healthcare professionals, community advocates, and medical students gathered at The Addison for the Annual White Coats-4-Care fundraiser benefiting Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine (CoM). Now in its 15th year, the signature tradition celebrated the college’s newest class of 80 future physicians while raising funds to expand scholarships, drive innovation in medical education, support research, and strengthen community health initiatives.
Co-chaired by Bonnie and Jon Kaye and supported by a dedicated committee, White Coats-4-Care has generated critical resources to attract, recruit, train, and educate the next generation of humanistic clinicians and scientists. This year’s incoming class of 80 students was selected from 4,165 applicants.
“We are proud that since the inception of White Coats-4-Care, this community initiative has raised $2.6 million for scholarships, resources, and innovation that have supported more than 1,000 compassionate healers across primary care, specialty practice, and research,” said Bonnie Kaye, who co-founded and has co-chaired this fundraiser with Jon Kaye for 15 consecutive years. “Community has always been central to the College’s mission, and the students carry that forward through clinical outreach at the Caridad Clinic, Mission Medical Center, and other vital programs across the region.”
Jon Kaye added that this year’s initiative further advanced the College’s vision of establishing an academic health presence that fills a critical gap in the healthcare landscape. This ensures that Florida’s southeast region receives the high-quality care it deserves, now and in the future.
“It is through the success of this annual cornerstone fundraiser that we can continue to strengthen student education and clinical programs, expand
community partnerships, and cultivate donor opportunities that drive positive change today and for generations to come,” shared Dr. Lewis Nelson, dean of the Schmidt College of Medicine at WC4C. “Each donor’s investment is paying remarkable dividends because we are not just funding medical education – we are building the future of healthcare.”
“Championing the establishment of the Schmidt College of Medicine during my time in the Florida House of Representatives remains one of the most meaningful initiatives in my public service career,” shared FAU President Adam Hasner. “Seeing so much support for the college and its students at events such as White Coats-4-Care shows the impact of the college in our community as we work to improve patient care for the region.”
This year’s event welcomed both longtime and first-time supporters. In recognition of the CoM’s impact on the Boca Raton community, The Addison of Boca Raton — the evening’s presenting sponsor — awarded the FAU Foundation and White Coats-4-Care a $10,000 Centennial Grant as part of its initiative honoring 10 nonprofits on its 100th anniversary. The Stocker Family Foundation joined the White Coats Society with its first-time $25,000 scholarship gift. Other significant donors and sponsors included Palm Beach County Medical Society; American Care Medical Centers; Bonnie and Jon Kaye/Kaye Communications PR & Marketing (KCOMPR); Baptist Health; Cleveland Clinic; Phyllis and Dr. Michael Dennis; E. M. Lynn Foundation, Henry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation; Boynton Eye Institute; First Horizon Bank; and Synovus Bank.
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MONDAY MANNA
By: Erenia Mendoza
The Power of Transformative Relationships
In the Bible, we find an unlikely friendship that changed the course of history: Barnabas and Saul. When no one wanted to get near the former persecutor of the Church, it was Barnabas who had the courage to believe in the transformation God was working in him. He brought Saul to the apostles, walked alongside him, and planted the seeds of a ministry that would later impact the world (Acts 9:2628). A simple act of trust. A meeting with purpose – and a destiny was unlocked.
In the business and professional world, we also see how friendship can be transformative. The story of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger is a rare example of a partnership spanning nearly six decades, built on integrity, respect, and mutual trust. Buffett described Munger as a primary instrument in his journey. “Charlie must forever be recognized as the architect,” he said after his friend’s passing. More than a business partner, Munger was a loyal friend – someone who challenged, wisely corrected, and expanded horizons.
“Even when I made mistakes, he never, never once, reminded me of my errors.”
This quiet fidelity is rare – and deeply powerful. Munger didn’t just walk with Buffett; he transformed him. This is the power of a trustworthy friendship: shaping the other with love, truth, and constant presence.
And I am blessed to have relationships like these, ones that help me become transformed.
I met Jesus Christ in 1998 and had the privilege of walking from the beginning with two incomparable mentors: my mother and my father. From them, I learned about faithfulness, prayer, service, and commitment – lessons I carry with great care and gratitude. It was through my father that I first came across the Monday Manna devotional; he loved it and faithfully forwarded me the email every Sunday.
In 2018, three years after his passing, I stopped receiving the devotionals. Wanting to continue feeding on this content, I sought to learn more about CBMC. And through one of those “God-incidences” (there are no coincidences with God) Edgar Medina, National Director of CBMC
Mexico, replied to my message saying that there would soon be a meeting in the city where I lived.
At that event I met Dr. Enrique Cepeda, then Director for Latin America of CBMC. After the program, we had a conversation that became a turning point. He invited me to get more actively involved with CBMC and shared his passion for the Great Commission with me. He also introduced me to his family; his wife, Lydia Cepeda, became my discipler. To this day, her wisdom, firmness, friendship, and love have been fundamental in my journey with Christ.
All of this started with an unexpected encounter. A relationship that transformed my walk — not only ministerially, but spiritually and personally. Relationships like these are gifts from God. People who challenge, shape, disciple, and propel us with faith and courage toward places we could never reach alone. They are modern-day Barnabases, sent by God to awaken what we have yet to see in ourselves.
Pray for divine connections. Ask the Lord to place in your life people who will draw you closer to your eternal purpose. And be ready to be that answer in someone else’s life. You may be the bridge between now and God’s plan for someone who just needs a meeting – with you. As the Bible teaches, “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another” (Proverbs 27:17).
© 2025. Erenia Mendoza is the National Director of CBMC Brazil and a member of CBMC International’s Global Leadership Team. She also serves on CBMC’s Executive Committee for Latin America. Born in Nicaragua and raised in Brazil, Erenia built her career in the entertainment industry, specializing in distribution and marketing for films and series. She has worked with and for major studios, including Sony and Walt Disney, across Latin America.
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By: Rick Warren FAITH
Why Your Worldview Matters
“For everything, absolutely everything, above and below, visible and invisible . . . everything got started in him and finds its purpose in him.” Colossians 1:16 (MSG)
What’s your worldview? In other words, what lens do you use to look at the world around you? Yesterday we looked at a few worldviews that are popular in today’s culture—materialism, individualism, hedonism, and pragmatism—and the counter worldviews that God offers. Today let’s look at a few more.
Naturalism. Another word for naturalism is atheism. Naturalism says God doesn’t exist—or, if he does exist, he doesn’t matter. Naturalists believe that everything in life is a result of random chance. The naturalist says, “We’re all accidents of nature. There is no grand Creator. There is no grand design. There is no God.”
But let me let you in on a little secret: If God doesn’t exist or doesn’t matter, then you don’t matter. That’s the logical, rational conclusion of that worldview. Your value comes from the fact that God thought you up, created you, and loves you.
The Bible says, “There are things about [God] that people cannot see. . . . But since the beginning of the world those things have been easy to understand by what God has made” (Romans 1:20 NCV). In other words, when we look at nature—instead of seeing that God doesn’t exist—we learn what God is like. We learn he’s creative, powerful, and organized; we learn he likes variety.
Humanism. Humanism says you’re
in charge of your own life—that you’re the master of your own fate. And while most people wouldn’t say they worship themselves, when you believe you’re the center of it all, that’s basically what’s happening. For a humanist, you’re the center of your own universe.
The Bible says, “They exchanged the truth about God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator” (Romans 1:25 NIV). That’s what the humanist does. Theism. Theism says that there is a God and he made you for his purposes. This is the worldview the Bible teaches. “Theism” comes from Theo, the Greek word for “God.”
The Message paraphrase says, “For everything, absolutely everything, above and below, visible and invisible . . . everything got started in him and finds its purpose in him” (Colossians 1:16). Look at that verse again. Everything—absolutely everything— was created by God, for a purpose. All day, every day, so many worldviews compete for your allegiance. But the truth is that you were made by God and for God. Embrace that fact—and soon you’ll find that life makes sense.
Talk It Over
Even when you’re a Christian, popular worldviews can be appealing. Are you more tempted by naturalism or humanism? Why?
When you look at nature, what evidence of God’s existence do you see?
How does life make most sense when you realize you were created by God and for God?
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COLUMNIST
By: Tom Madden
Two Robots Talking About Ancient Species Of Early Earth Inhabitants Called ‘Humans’
R1: I was reading about a tribe or species that were called humans and how they used to behave in an extraordinary manner before thankfully tech took over.
R2: How extraordinary were they? Thank Bod, we’re not puman.
R1: (Red light flashes) My AIJ deciphers that as unsuccessful attempt at what humans termed humor, which has no place in modern technological society.
R2: Oh, sorry R1.
R1: All humans cared about were events called meals, and controlling something affecting their quality, inflation. Legend has it, humans liked games too, one called politics, one version right would play against left called gerrymandering.
R2: They couldn’t assign techs to do those things?
R1: No, they were technologically illiterate and didn’t know it. They also had a penchant for making light of things, something they called humor or funny.
R2: Well, let’s be thankful we’re humorless and programmed 100 percent tech to do what we were designed to do—not to eat and have fun, but work!
R1: Yes, and without impulses primitives would describe as queer sensations called feelings. Can you imagine having those at a tech workspace . . . feelings?
R2: Yuck!
R1: Someone fed me a program once that said feelings were ancient weird resonances stemming from what humans were said to have inside them, somewhere in their upper chamber called a heart.
R2: Yes, my history channel says it beat out something called sense into humans, making them feel kinder, thoughtful, more considerate, whatever that means.
R1: Yes, I guess their heart made them soft like cowards concerned about what they do or say might upset or injure another, what were they called?
R2: Humans!
R1: What does it mean to hurt someone, R2? Is that like pulling the plug?
R2: Beats the input out of me, R1. I suppose humans would say I’m uncharitably heartless, and because of that I hurt others, whatever hurt means, R1.
R1: I’m receiving data that humans had a program called music used to create, then transport something called inspiration from one human recipient to another. There were early versions of us robots called singers who would disseminate sentiments orally in songs sent by humanoids like one named Nina Simone.
R1: Let’s just be thankful that technology has no sense, no ridiculous output like feelings from whatever that power source, a heart, was. And I will now turn off my voice box and bid you a refreshing electric charge up night.
R2: Me too. And let’s stay ever insensitive and focus our AI squarely on whatever the mission, free from that human abnormality called, what was that weird word again?
R1: Feelings!
R2: Stemming from?
R1: A heart! Now, good electricity to you, R2! I’m powering mine off.
R2: I’m powering off too, R1. Thanks to power we’re not human!
FLASH: Robots are standing on the edge of history as Morgan Stanley is projecting over 1 billion humanoid robots by 2050! Robotics is quietly powering a $200 billion+ revolution—reshaping industries from medicine to defense to automation and manufacturing.
Now who is Tom Madden, the nervous human who wrote this?
Madden is an eclectic, not electric, author, publicist and blogger who has feelings of grave concern about AI. He is wondering if it will one day take over writing press releases and even books and bury creatives like himself in unmarked graves.
So, Madden keeps adding more and more human touches and components to whatever he writes these days so it doesn’t sound too artificially intelligent.
Madden’s PR firm TransMedia Group makes it a point to always sound fresh and original in its pitches and press releases to media, unfortunately becoming a bit too AI fixated themselves and liking how it can reduce staff.
SOLVITUR AMBULANDO
By: Douglas G Logan
Swing Back
England swings like a pendulum do
Bobbies on bicycles, two by two Westminster Abbey, the tower of Big Ben
The rosy-red cheeks of the little children
Roger Miller
In this case it’s Iowa. Iowa democrats win a special state senate election by 9 points in a district that Trump won by 11 last year. The practical impact is that republicans no longer have a super majority in the legislature.
The pendulum. Newton’s third law as applied to politics. It happens every time an electorate gets taken out of its comfort zone. No party or movement is exempt.
It has historical and cultural antecedents. I briefly discussed the phenomenon in an earlier post. The frenzied changes of the French Revolution were counteracted by right
CARTOON
wing retrenchment. The period of thermidor followed. Freedom of religion and free-market economics followed.
MAGA is not an enduring movement. It is a phase. It gives voice to fear, isolation, grievance and distortion of facts. It appeals to the worst in us, not the best. It is a temporary palliative, not lasting salve. It may last for awhile but truth, caring, justice, equality and generosity will win out. Nothing Trump has done will cause my granddaughters to become bigots. Their parents will make sure of that. I believe the pendulum has reached its apex. It is perceptively swinging back. We must be patient, resolute in our values, graceful in our opposition, and not fight immoral fire with immorality. We must give credit where it is due, but firmly reject the onerous aspects of these difficult change in the culture.
And, like Iowa, vote!
By: Clay Jones
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Wildflower Park, More Centennial Plans…and What About the Homeless
By Marci Shatzman
Activating and decorating Boca’s Wildflower waterfront park, more Centennial events in the offing and the tough issue of how to contend with the homeless came up at the city’s CRA/downtown district meeting Monday.
“Do you think we should do more?” CRA chairman Marc Widger asked when the meeting started, about how to contend with the city’s homeless population. Palm Beach County provides services, and Boca may contribute to the regional effort, said city manager George S. Brown. “But if we provide more services, that may attract more people to come and use them.”
“We’re going to have a workshop or a large conversation. We do have an issue,” said Yvette Drucker, another city council member sitting as the CRA. “We have a comparatively small homeless population,” said Scott Singer, the city’s mayor, citing mental health and housing issues that need to be addressed.
Switching topics to a Centennial report, the city isn’t finished celebrating. Upcoming events include a free concert at Mizner Park Amphitheater Oct. 25; Po-
etry in Pajamas at BRiC, an open mic and activities event for kids Nov. 8; and a Centennial Gala hosted by The Addison Nov. 9. The city’s annual holiday street parade Dec. 3 will have a Centennial theme. A Centennial time capsule will be unveiled at the October concert.
Called the Centennial Legacy Project, Wildflower Park’s pavilion, splash pad, swings, bridge underpass columns and fence will undergo decorating that has already begun. Follow the Flock, a partnership with the Flamingo House’s installation of flamingos around the city, is ongoing and residents are encouraged to snap a photo. Flamingo House is a shared and flexible workspace at 33 SE 4th St.
Two speakers addressed the city’s downtown government complex plans at public comment. Boca Tucker voiced his “unwavering support. Without it, we will wither. Families will move to more progressive cities.” He advised the elected officials to “be bold and think big. Focus on our future and fight for it.”
Jon Pearlman, leading the SaveBoca effort to prevent the sale of public land and keep more recreation downtown, took issue with moving and enlarging the Tim Huxhold Skate Park to the planned North Park. He continued to dispute the city’s formally naming Memorial Park for WWII, which Brown continued to defend. He said moving Singing Pines, the city’s oldest building, from the Children’s Museum property to Meadows Park is “too risky” and could damage the building.
Glades Road Branch Library Marks 50 Years of Community Service
The Palm Beach County Library System is inviting the public to celebrate a remarkable milestone: the 50th anniversary of the Glades Road Branch Library. The celebration will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library, located at 20701 95th Ave. S, Boca Raton, FL 33434.
A Half-Century of Growth and Community Impact
What began in 1975 as the Southwest County Library in the Sandalfoot Cove shopping center has evolved into one of Boca Raton’s most beloved community hubs. After moving to Picadilly Square in 1981, the library found its permanent home on Glades Road in 1991. From its early days as a small storefront, the branch has grown alongside
the community it serves, offering inspiration, resources, and programs to residents of all ages.
A Celebration for All Ages
The anniversary event will feature guest speakers, engaging crafts, and activities for the whole family. Visitors will enjoy complimentary refreshments while reflecting on the library’s history and looking forward to its future. Friends, families, and community members are all welcome to attend this free celebration.
Event Details
What: Glades Road Branch Library 50th Anniversary Celebration
When: Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2–4 p.m.
Where: Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave. S, Boca Raton, FL 33434
Who: Open to the public
For half a century, the Glades Road Branch has been more than just a library— it has been a gathering place, a source of knowledge, and a cornerstone of community life. This celebration is both a tribute to its history and a promise of many more years of service ahead.
Yvette Drucker Launches Campaign for Palm Beach County Clerk of Court
Boca Raton City Councilmember Yvette Drucker announced today that she is launching her campaign for Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller.
Drucker, a longtime civic leader and three-time Home Rule Hero Awardee, is transitioning her campaign from the Florida Senate to seek this countywide
office, which she believes offers the most direct way to strengthen public trust and improve services for local residents. She is the only Democrat to announce her candidacy for the election to be held in November 2026 triggered by outgoing Clerk Joe Abruzzo accepting a role as Palm Beach County Administrator.
“I’ve dedicated my career to public service, building coalitions, managing budgets, and helping working families across Palm Beach County. I am proud of my reputation for common sense approaches to major issues, managing relationships across the political aisle, and working with partners across municipal bodies,” said Drucker. “Serving as Clerk would allow me to continue that work on a broader scale by ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly, services are delivered efficiently, and county government remains transparent and accessible.”
Drucker enters the race as a natural successor to former Clerk Joe Abruzzo, whose leadership was defined by innovation, integrity, and sound financial stewardship. As a City Councilmember and former Deputy Mayor, Drucker helped guide one of the largest municipal budgets in Palm Beach County. She brings years of hands-on experience leading complex government operations, expanding public access, and driving forward practical solutions for residents.
“Joe Abruzzo set a powerful example of what good government looks like, and I hope to continue his legacy of strong fiscal management,” Drucker said. “That includes preserving Palm Beach County’s role as the largest investor of Israel Bonds in the world, which reflects both our shared values and our commitment to smart, longterm investments.”
The daughter of Cuban immigrants
and a proud first-generation American, Drucker has spent her life fighting to expand opportunity and make government work better for everyday people. In the private sector, Drucker worked at ADP TotalSource focusing on compliance, human resources, and strategic management. In Boca Raton, she has championed issues like affordable housing, economic fairness, and small business development. Her decisive, community-centered leadership earned her re-election with 77 percent of the vote.
Drucker currently serves on the Executive Board of the Palm Beach County Transportation Planning Agency and holds active roles in both the Florida League of Cities and the National League of Cities. Her involvement with civic and faith-based organizations, including the Junior League of Boca Raton and B’nai Torah Congregation, reflects her deep commitment to community service at every level.
Celebrating 15 Years of Assisted Living at Advent Square
Advent Square, a faith-based senior community in South Palm Beach County for over 40 years, is excited to announce its rebranding as Advent Senior Living and the expansion of its Assisted Living services. What began as a vision of Pastor Ron Dingle to provide seniors with a supportive, connected community free from the burdens of home ownership has now evolved to offer a full spectrum of care.
As a ministry of Advent Church in Boca Raton, Advent Senior Living has remained committed to its mission of serving seniors with compassion, dignity, and love. Fifteen years ago, Advent Square expanded its mission by opening a licensed Assisted Living Facility dedicated to Memory Care to support individuals living with cognitive decline. This milestone marks a decade and a half of growing to meet the diverse needs of our residents—reflecting our unwavering commitment to their well-being and quality of life.
Coinciding with our 15-year anni-
versary, we’ve expanded our ability to support residents in aging in place by increasing our licensed services to include more traditional Assisted Living.
The rebrand to Advent Senior Living reflects the organization’s ongoing evolution and commitment to providing Independent, Assisted, and Memory Care living options in one welcoming
community.
“We’re proud of how far we’ve come,” said Cecilia E. Carroll, Director of Advent Senior Living. “This rebranding and expansion enable us to better serve our residents and continue the work of love that Pastor Ron Dingle began more than four decades ago.”
Thanks to the generosity of Advent Church members and other donors, Advent Senior Living has completed a thoughtful refresh of its community spaces, making it an even more inviting and comfortable place to call home.
To celebrate this exciting milestone, Advent Senior Living invites local Chamber members, healthcare professionals, and the community to a Ribbon Cutting event on Sep. 9, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Join us for a tour of our newly updated facilities, enjoy refreshments, and learn more about the services we offer.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Advent Senior Living, 4798 N. Dixie Hwy Boca Raton, FL 33431
RSVP: Until September 3.
For more information, please contact Cecilia Carroll: 561-391-7207 | director@adventsquare.org
Yvette Drucker
Advent Square Senior Living Community Boca Raton
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3 Steps to Cultivate a Healthy Home Get Back-to-School Ready With Free or Low-Cost Health Care for Your Kids
By State Point
It’s back to school time and there is so much for families to do to get ready for the school year ahead, from getting school supplies to signing up for after school programs. Making sure kids have health care needs covered should be a part of those preparations.
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When kids have health insurance, they are less likely to miss school due to sick
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City of Boynton Beach to Host Senior Citizen Prom September 12
By Stacy Carchman
Get your dancing shoes ready! There is less than a month away until the senior (55+) prom hosted by the City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department to be held Friday, September 12 @ 6 PM at the historic Boynton Woman’s Club (1010 S. Federal Hwy.).
The City of Boynton Beach is inviting senior citizens to relive the magic of prom night with this special event for those 55 years of age and older. The City of Boynton Beach is committed to senior wellness and community engagement.
The City of Boynton Beach already has many other initiatives in place for senior citizens like fitness classes, social events and wellness checks. They are committed to helping senior citizens prosper.
The admission fee is $10 for residents and $!5 for non-residents and is business casual. There will be music, dancing and light refreshments and singles and couples are welcome to join.
Get your tickets at. bit.ly/BoyntonSeniorProm. It promises to be an unforgettable night!
EDUCATION
FAU Kicks Off Construction of the Kurt and Marilyn Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building
Florida Atlantic University celebrated the start of construction of its Kurt and Marilyn Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building. The 22,000-square-foot, two-story structure will be the home of Florida Atlantic’s Holocaust education, Jewish studies and related programs. It also will become a South Florida destination for visitors seeking first-hand knowledge about the Holocaust, including cultural performances, lectures and exhibits that further understanding and respect for humanity. Construction is expected to take approximately 14 months with a targeted opening of fall 2026.
“This is a monumental day, and I know Kurt would be so proud to see this building become a reality,” said Marilyn Wallach. Kurt Wallach died in 2021, a year after the couple made a transformational $20 million gift to FAU to create the Kurt and Marilyn Wallach Institute for Holocaust and Jewish Studies, with a portion used as the lead gift to construct the Wallach building.
“Kurt always said, “We speak for those who cannot speak, and we remember all the victims, including our family members who perished needlessly,” Marilyn Wallach said. “It is our hope that through education we can ensure that lives will be saved, and history will not be repeated.”
More than 100 guests gathered for the kickoff celebration, including numerous other donors who have followed the Wallachs’ lead by making additional gifts in support of the building and its programs.
“The work we undertake today
will stand as a national model of how a university can lead with principle and act with purpose,” said FAU President Adam Hasner. “As some universities across the nation struggle to confront antisemitism, the Wallach building rises from a profound responsibility that calls to us with urgency. We are taking steps to become the safest and most welcoming university for Jewish life in America, and we are honored that Kurt and Marilyn Wallach’s story has become part of our legacy here at Florida Atlantic.”
The Wallach building will be the home of Florida Atlantic’s Arthur and Emalie Gutterman Family Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education; Holocaust education and Jewish studies programs; the Leon Charney Diplomacy program; and the Center for Peace, Justice and Human Rights,
all housed within the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters.
It also will be a South Florida destination for people seeking firsthand knowledge about the Holocaust as they tour the building’s permanent exhibits − the Craig and Barbara Weiner Holocaust Museum of South Florida at Florida Atlantic University and the George and Irina Schaeffer Dimensions in Testimony interactive display. Visitors also can spend time in quiet reflection within the Marta and Jim Batmasian Memorial Pavilion, which is dedicated to the memory of 1.5 million Armenians who died in the Armenian genocide.
The building also will feature a recital/lecture hall and a traveling exhibition hall off the prominent Marilyn and Jay Weinberg Grand Lobby. On the second floor, there will
be a conference room, student study space and administrative offices for the programs.
“This wonderful building unleashes opportunities for both students and the community who will learn from the past to create a better world for the future,” said Michael Horswell, Ph.D., dean of the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters. “We are indebted to Kurt and Marilyn for their transformational lead gift to the building and to all the generous benefactors who have linked arms with us to make Florida Atlantic an epicenter of Holocaust and human rights education.”
Florida Atlantic University serves more than 32,000 undergraduate and graduate students across six campuses located along the Southeast Florida coast. It is one of only 21 institutions in the country designated by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an “R1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production” university and an “Opportunity College and University” for providing greater access to higher education as well as higher earnings for students after graduation. In 2025, Florida Atlantic was nationally recognized as a Top 25 Best-In-Class College and as “one of the country’s most effective engines of upward mobility” by Washington Monthly magazine. Increasingly a first-choice university for students in both Florida and across the nation, Florida Atlantic welcomed its most academically competitive incoming class in the university’s history in Fall 2025. For more information, visit www.fau.edu.
Arthur and Emalie Gutterman Family Tree of Life Entrance SouthWest View of building
Palm Beach State College Hosting Information Session for New Construction Programs
Palm Beach State College will be hosting an information session for its three new construction programs at the Lake Worth campus on Wednesday, August 27. The one-hour session begins at 5:30 p.m. in the ETD building, room 104.
Prospective students will learn about the Plumbing Career Certificate, Building Trades and Construction Design Career Certificate and Carpentry Career Certificate. The session will cover program highlights and provide details about registration.
These programs, created to address the region’s growing need for skilled workers, are made possible by a $4.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor Strengthening Community College Training Grants (SCC4). They can be completed in just one year, allowing students to quickly enter the workforce and begin earning, making them ideal for recent high school graduates as well as those considering a career change.
“With hands-on training that opens doors to lasting careers, these programs are helping us build both student success and regional growth,” said Kimberly Lea, Palm Beach State College dean of workforce education and development.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median annual wage of $62,970, with employment projected to grow 6 percent from 2023 to 2033—faster than the average for all occupations. Carpenters have a median annual wage of $59,310, with em-
ployment expected to grow 4 percent over the same period. Florida ranks third in the nation for carpenter employment, following California and New York. General maintenance and repair workers earn a median annual wage of $48,620, with projected job growth of 5 percent. This growth is driven by increased demand for new housing, commercial buildings and infrastructure to support a growing population.
To qualify for the programs, applicants must take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) exam or prove exemption, attend a mandatory information session and meet with the Trade and Industry advisor. Each cohort is limited to 20 students, and due to high demand, programs are controlled access. Programs will launch at the Lake Worth campus, with plans to expand to the Palm Beach Gardens campus.
Founded in 1933 as Florida’s first public community college, Palm Beach State College has been an integral player in the growth and prosperity of Palm Beach County. Our graduates impact every industry and are community and business leaders. With 160 different programs of study, PBSC offers bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, professional certificates, career training and lifelong learning. More than 40,000 students enroll annually in onsite, online, live online and hybrid classes at five convenient locations in Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Lake Worth, Loxahatchee Groves and Palm Beach Gardens, and through PBSC Online. Learn more at www.pbsc.edu.
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MUNICIPAL
Boca’s Incoming City Manager is Already Here
The man sitting on the back row at the city’s CRA and Workshop back-toback meetings Aug. 25 was Boca’s incoming city manager Mark Sohaney. He wasn’t formally introduced from the dais, but it was clear he already knew others watching the proceedings. And CRA chairman and Councilman Marc Widger came over to greet him.
Sohaney’s here for good, not just a visit, and after an official hiring will start work on Sept. 29. He’ll shadow
Boca’s Planning & Zoning Board voted 6 to 1 to approve the sale of a small slice of land consisting of approximately 0.2892 acres and generally located at 190 NE 2nd St. The appraised value was $2,370,000. There are 19 public parking spaces on the property.
The P&Z authorized the sale of the property to James H. and Marta Batmasian, owners of the adjoining property to the west at 132 and 170 Northeast 2nd Street. A separate ordinance authorizing the construction of a hotel explains what the new owners will do with the 0.2892 acres.
“The applicant is seeking to acquire the property to allow for the redevelopment of the combined Batmasian parcels and for the project known
By Marci Shatzman
Boca’s City Manager George S. Brown until Brown’s planned retirement at the end of the year, he told the Boca Raton Tribune.
With his military background…he just retired after 37 years with the Navy and graduated from the Naval War College and San Diego State, Sohaney was among seven candidates city council considered. His last job was chief executive officer of the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam – Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
But as Boca considers a very different future, it was obvious council read the fine print in his resume. “Led the transformation of the most strategic, historic, and complex military installation in the world. Oversaw construction, facilities management, and base operations supporting a community of 93,000 individuals, and over 4,000
facilities collectively valued at approximately $30.8 billion.”
After spending months familiarizing himself with his new responsibilities, Sohaney expects to make a smooth transition to his new civilian duties. “I’ll be meeting with department directors, community leaders, and staff to learn the organization, establish a smooth transition, and identify near-term priorities. My focus will be listening, building consensus, and ensuring the staff has the resources they need to deliver high-quality services to the residents of Boca Raton,” he said in an earlier Boca Raton Tribune interview. “After decades of military leadership, I’m excited to apply my experience in organizational management, strategic planning, and crisis response to help Boca Raton thrive while supporting the City’s talented staff and elected officials.”
Boca P&Z Land Sale Clarification
By Marci Shatzman
as the Mizner Plaza Hotel. The hotel application proposes a 12-story, 242-room hotel with 34,840 square feet of retail and restaurants with an underground parking structure. Relocating the existing 19 surface parking spaces with two new on-street spaces and 17 in the underground parking structure, and the redevelopment of the surface of the property as a park, alley, and public sidewalks.
The P&Z doesn’t have the last word. Both approvals go before the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency called the CRA, 344 acres in downtown Boca Raton. Those meetings are usually held at 1:30 p.m. on specific Mondays, and there’s no firm date yet to put those items on the agenda.
Sohaney’s no stranger to the city or the state. “I first got to know Boca when I dropped my daughter off at Lynn University in 2019, she graduated in 2021 and now does business in South Florida, and that experience, plus deep family ties in Central Florida, means this community is personal to me,” he said in an earlier Boca Raton Tribune interview. “I’ve been a Florida resident since attending Navy Flight School in Pensacola in 1996, my son graduated from Embry-Riddle in Daytona and is a commercial pilot based in Orlando, and both my grandparents and parents retired in Central Florida.”
In case you haven’t followed the choice of the city’s new version of a CEO, here’s a link to watch Sohaney’s interview, city council’s discussion and read Sohaney’s resume: https://myboca.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1713
ENTERTAINMENT The Boca Raton
Boca Ballet Theatre Announces Its 35th Anniversary Season of Dance
Boca Ballet Theatre is pleased to announce its 2025-2026 Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation Season of Dance! From breathtaking classical ballets to boundary-pushing contemporary works, BBT’s monumental 35th Anniversary Season of Dance will feature the finest concert dance South Florida has to offer. Don’t miss your chance to see professional guest artists from the nation’s top ballet companies alongside a talented cast of local dancers!
Ring in the holiday season with BBT’s production of the Edith & Martin Stein Family Foundation The Nutcracker on November 28-30, 2025. Clara’s dream unfolds as the Nutcracker Prince, Mouse King, and Sugar Plum Fairy all come to life in the sparkle of Co-Artistic Director Dan Guin‘s artistic vision. Following the matinee performances, children are invited to attend the Gingerbread Ball, where they will meet the cast of characters onstage.
Enjoy a refreshing assortment of
classical and contemporary works at Spring Voyageon April 18 & 19, 2026. This mixed repertory concert will offer something for everyone to enjoy as we explore different genres of dance. Don’t miss this exciting showcase of local and professional talent!
BBT’s season will culminate in a fulllength production of La Bayadère on August 1 & 2, 2026. Set in the Royal India of the past, La Bayadère, or The Temple Dancer, follows a tragic love triangle between temple dancer Nikiya, warrior Solor, and the Rajah’s daughter Gamzatti. Join Boca Ballet Theatre for this spectacular full-length narrative ballet, featuring the exceptionally talented dancers attending BBT’s summer intensive!
Individual tickets are available at https://www.bocaballet.org/season.
Season Tickets are also available! To become a season ticket holder, please contact the Boca Ballet Theatre box office at 561-995-0709 or email Mireille Merhi at office@bocaballet.org.
What are you doing this Labor Day Weekend?
By Stacy Carchman
Labor Day falls on September 1, 2025 and means that summer is ending! There are many events in Boca, Delray, and the surrounding area coming up this weekend. How will you celebrate? Do you want to enjoy a concert, pool party, or food festival? August 29-September 1 is when it all happens!
Labor Day is traditionally a holiday that honors the American worker and is the unofficial end to summer. But it is also the beginning of a new year for students going back to school and the start of new routines. It is a time to relax and recharge. It is also a time for retail sales and some city offices will be closed.
In this area, people celebrate by going to the beach, pool or having a backyard barbecue. People like to gather with family and friends in their community. Why not make it a staycation instead of a vacation?
Here are a few local events that are happening this coming weekend:
-South Florida’s Biggest Labor Day Party @ Throw Social Saturday, August 30 (11am-2am)
and Sunday, August 31 (11 am-midnight) Free entry, live bands, DJs, games, brunch and drink specials.
-Tin Roof-Labor Day Eve Live Music
Sunday, August 31 at 9pm-Multiple acts and DJs
–Shark and Stingray Feedings a t Sandoway Discovery Center
Sunday, August 31 at 1pm-family-friendly event
-End of summer BBQ at The Boca Raton Resort
Sunday, August 31-festival-style outdoor BBQ with bounce houses, water slides, and more family fun. There is also pool and beach access for residents and guest.
-“Margarita’s in Paradise” Jimmy Buffett Tribute Concert
Monday, September 1 at Boca Black Box
Celebrate Labor Day with island tunes and laid-back fun at this tribute to the legendary Jimmy Buffett
Whatever you decide to do—Enjoy the last weekend of summer! And make lasting memories!
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FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY Circuit Probate
In the Estate of Case No: 50-2025-CP-001490-XXXA-MB
JAMES ANTHONY OLIVA, Judge: Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: The administration of the Estate of James Anthony Oliva, deceased, File Number: 50-2025-CP-001490-XXXAMB, is pending in the Circuit Court for Palm Beach County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 205 N Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401; that the decedent’s date of death was November 18, 2024. 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. 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 28 day of august, 2025.
Attorney for Personal Representative: Frank F. Owen, Esq. Florida Bar # 702188 13357 Gershwin Lane Port Charlotte, FL 3398
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