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STATEPOINT
THEME: MYTHOLOGICAL CREATURES
ACROSS
1. Throat-clearing sound
5. Like a fiddle?
8. Chicago baseballer
11. Cyberattack target
12. Opposite of pizzicato, in music
13. Bullying, e.g.
15. Pharmacy ware 16. Wedding cake layer
17. *Mythological part woman, part bird
18. *Part man, part bull
20. Means justifiers 21. Seize the throne
22. Found at the pump 23. *Part man, part fish 26. Julianne Moore or Lucille Ball, e.g. 30. Schiller’s address
to joy
31. Popular pet rodent
34. Bono’s bandmate, with The
35. Chunk of iceberg
37. *Pointy-eared humanoid
38. Knight’s breastplate
39. Independent chieftan
40. Pay, in casino (2 words)
42. Bugling ungulate
43. Like sun
45. Mother-of-pearl, pl.
47. Public health org.
48. Manila hemp
50. Vegan’s protein choice
52. *Three-headed dog
55. African antelope, pl.
56. Not written
57. Arch above eye
59. Actor’s rep
60. Sommelier’s domain
61. *Large and hideous humanoid
Quote of the Week:
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
— Philippians 4:6
62. *Giant bird of prey
63. Bulb type 64. *Abominable humanoid
DOWN
1. Tally
2. Stay out of its way!
3. Small ladies’ handbag
4. Extra large wine bottle
5. Robin Hood’s companion Tuck
6. Frost over (2 words)
7. Millimeter of mercury
8. Little Miss Muffet’s morsel
9. Mail carrier, acr.
10. Beyonc , a.k.a. Queen ____
12. Adjust
13. Beforehand
14. *Wailing spirit
19. “Killers of the Flower Moon” Oklahoma location
22. Hair-raising product
LAST WEEK RESULT
23. Lawn trimmer
24. Organ swelling
25. Made over
26. Abundant
27. Landscaper’s tool
28. Like an athlete
29. Office stations
32. Landlord’s due 33. Acronym-named sandwich
36. *Part lion, part eagle
38. Lickety-split
40. Nurses’ org.
41. Incapable
44. Sunbaked, archaically speaking
46. Demijohn
48. Eagle’s home
49. Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop
50. Not for here (2 words)
51. Barrel-counting org.
52. Type of hood
53. Restless desire
54. Database command
55. Roofing sealant
58. Yellow river tributary
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COMMUNITY
What Your Beach and Park Tax Dollars Did
By Marci Shatzman
Handing over $3.5 million as their annual give to Boca Raton’s CRA downtown budget may have strings attached this year.Local business directory
Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District Commissioner and Treasurer Craig Ehrnst “encouraged” the city to focus on three specific things, in addition to their usual general recreational needs downtown. Those included repairs to the tennis center, a new aquatics center and a new fieldhouse, he said at the district’s regular meeting. The city doesn’t list what the district’s annual CRA budget goes to, and Commissioner Susan Vogelgesang asked for more transparency. “We can ask for an accounting of how the money is spent, but they’re not obligated,” to do so, said executive director Briann Harms. Recommendations discussed by the district’s May 18
meeting will be transmitted to the CRA for consideration during preparation of the FY 2027 CRA budget.
In another move, the commissioners approved installing a hearing device in
the two rooms in Patch Reef Park, one of the recreational facilities the district oversees. A hearing loop, also known as an Audio Frequency Induction Loop System, is an assistive listening technol-
ogy designed to improve speech clarity and reduce background noise for individuals with hearing loss. The system transmits audio directly to hearing aids and cochlear implants equipped with telecoils (“T-coils”). The proposed change order amount for the hearing loop installation is $23,166.25 and include contractor coordination, installation, equipment, and associated Schiff Construction oversight.
Commissioners also asked for a meeting with the new city council and city manager to clear up “misinformation” public speakers are saying at city council meetings. “Let them hear everything from the horses’ mouth…instead of false information from residents,” Commissioner and Vice Chair Erin Wright said to introduce the subject.
Boca Raton to Host Memorial Day 2026 Ceremonies
By Caris Weinberg
Monday is Memorial Day, a holiday honoring military personnel who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. In Boca Raton, ceremonies will be held to mark the occasion.
City of Boca Raton Memorial Day Ceremony
The City of Boca Raton’s Memorial Day Ceremony will take place from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Boca Raton Cemetery, 451 SW 4th Ave., Boca Raton. The ceremony is held annually to honor those who sacrificed for the nation’s freedoms and features community speakers and City officials.
Ceremony Schedule;
Processional
City of Boca Raton Police and Fire Rescue Services Honor Guard
Boca Raton High School NJROTC
Color Guard & Cadets
Welcome & Introduction
BRHS Commanding Officer Cadet
Presentation of Colors & Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Boca Raton High School
NJROTC
National Anthem
Coastman Chorus
Invocation & Patriotic Medley
BRHS Cadet Chaplain
Coastman Chorus
Thoughts on Memorial Day Speeches
Mark Sohaney, Retired U.S. Navy, City Maanager, City of Boca Raton
Mario Bai, Vice Flotilla Commander, Flotilla 3-6, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Madeline “Maddy” Mollach, Veteran U.S. Air Force, Commander, American Legion Post 277
Flag Folding Ceremony
Led by Boca Raton High School
NJROTC
Proclamation & Wreath Presentation
Mayor Andy Thomson, City of Boca Raton
“Taps”
Eric Forman, Taps Across America
Benediction
BRHS Cadet Chaplain
Recessional Participation Groups
Memorial Park Plaque Unveiling
A plaque unveiling ceremony for Memorial Park will take place at 10:30 a.m. on the south side of City Hall facing Palmetto Park Road.
Parking will be available on the west side of City Hall. Limited seating will be provided.
Boynton Beach City Commission Holds Meeting Largely Focused on Presentation by City Manager
By Stacy Carchman
On May 19, the City of Boynton Beach held a meeting largely focused on a presentation by City Manager, Dan Dugger of possible transformative city initiatives. The eight initiatives that were presented aim to lower taxes for households in Boynton Beach by reducing city expenses. The presentation was born out of Vice Mayor and Commissioner Thomas Turkin’s initiative to get a presentation on Macro tax reform in Boynton Beach. Some of the possibilities that the City Manager discussed were creating a $400-$500 million municipal endowment fund which gives the city commission the ability to truly have property tax reductions across the City of Boynton Beach. Another proposal was the possible merging of the Palm Beach County and Boynton Beach fire rescue, which would not result in a loss of quality of service to Boynton Beach residents. Other proposals included a utility transfer of ownership, and CRA restructuring.
Vice Mayor and Commissioner Thomas Turkin called the proposal a “no brainer,” that should be approved by the commission because it is fiscally conservative and reduces taxes. The consensus from the board was to continue to discuss the plan that the city manager proposed.
Another item on the agenda that was strongly discussed was the “Art in Public Places” program waiver process for non-profits. This proposal creates a waiver process for non-profits to reduce the 1% art fee, potentially to half a percent. Commissioner Amy Kelly emphasized the importance of not eliminating the fee entirely to avoid nepotism. A draft ordinance was suggested, combining various ideas into one, with criteria for waiver approval.
Other public comments at the meeting included the announcement of an event to be held June 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Boynton Beach Police Department in partnership with the League of Women Voters, YMCA, EJS Project and local churches which will provide registration assistance for voting and education on new election rules.
Another highlight discussed at the meeting was the retirement party recently held at Boynton Beach high school for football great, Lamar Jackson, whose jersey was retired. He is a football legend coming from the Boynton Beach area.
There will also be a Flag Planting event in Boynton Beach for Memorial Day and a Memorial Day celebration at the Boynton Beach Memorial Park.
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MONDAY MANNA
We Do Not Work Just for Ourselves
By Robert J. Tamasy
When many people go to work, their motivation is typically self-oriented. They need to earn a living. They need to provide for their family. They need to have enough money to support their chosen lifestyle. They have found a vocation they have a passion for –they enjoy the work they do; it feels rewarding; it gives them a sense of affirmation and meaning.
None of these is wrong in itself. Each can be a reasonable byproduct of the work we do. However, even the smartest, most talented, most experienced person cannot accomplish everything that needs to be done all on their own. A “me-centered” approach to our work – and life – can be disastrous.
I think back over my own career. When I arrived at CBMC more than 40 years ago, I made a big step from being a community newspaper editor to publications director, charged with developing a magazine. I had experience in writing, editing, and photography, but knew nothing about how to design a magazine. I lacked the ability to create illustrations for various articles. And I did not have the expertise to produce columns about subjects like personal finances, time management, and family relationships.Newspapers
Fortunately, we found talented people to fill those roles – a graphic designer, illustrator, experts to contribute quality columns – along with an assistant editor and administrative assistant. We each contributed according to our unique gifts and abilities. Every time an edition of the magazine appeared, it exceeded our expectations. I would conclude, “the whole was greater than the sum of the parts.”
The same applies to any vocational endeavor. Whether we are an entrepreneur, business owner, corporate executive, manager, sales representative, professional person like an attorney, physician, CPA, engineer, or architect, or a member of the clerical staff, we cannot work only for ourselves. We need each other for the optimum outcome. One of the best passages in the Bible about this is Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, which underscores the value of working together. Here are some teachings from it:
Greater productivity. A workhorse may be able to pull a certain load, but team two workhorses together and they can pull multiple times the same weight. The same principle applies to pursuing a goal or collaborating on a project. “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work” (Ecclesiastes 4:9).
Greater recovery. No one is perfect, and we all will make mistakes or stumble from time to time. It always helps to have coworkers available to help us to get back up, shake ourselves off, and dive back into the work at hand. “If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!” (Ecclesiastes 4:10).
Greater resources. Teaming up in unity enables us to better respond to challenges. “Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone?” (Ecclesiastes 4:11).
Greater strength. Have you noticed that a single strand of string can break easily, and two strands present more resistance, but three strands twisted together are much more difficult to break? The same holds true when we work together toward common objectives. Adversity that might break one of us, or even two, can be handled better when we work together as a team. “Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” (Ecclesiastes 4:12).
© 2026. Robert J. Tamasy has written Marketplace Ambassadors: CBMC’s Continuing Legacy of Evangelism and Discipleship; Business at Its Best: Timeless Wisdom from Proverbs for Today’s Workplace; Pursuing Life With a Shepherd’s Heart, coauthored with Ken Johnson; and The Heart of Mentoring, coauthored with David A. Stoddard, and numerous other books and magazine articles. Bob’s biweekly blog is: www.bobtamasy.blogspot. com.
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DAILY HOPE
The Best Investment You’ll Ever Make
By Rick Warren
“Though I appreciate your gifts, what makes me happiest is the wellearned reward you will have because of your kindness.” Philippians 4:17 (TLB) Every time you’re generous, you invest in your eternal home.
Jesus called this principle “storing up treasure in heaven.” He actually used this phrase six times in the Bible! When Jesus says something six times, you better pay attention. If you don’t, you’re going to miss seeing the blessing.
In Matthew 6:19-20, Jesus said, “Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal” (NLT).
Most people get less than 100 years on this planet. And when you leave, you leave all earthly treasure behind. But you will get to enjoy your heavenly treasure for eternity.
So how do you store up treasure in heaven? How do you send it on ahead? One of the best ways to do that is by investing in people. And I’m not talking about earning your salvation, because that’s already been secured by Jesus.
God wants you to invest in people because those investments have eternal effects and rewards. There are only two things that will last forever: the Word of God and people. People will spend eternity in either heaven or hell,
and your investment in someone could make all the difference.
Philippians 4:17 says in The Living Bible paraphrase, “Though I appreciate your gifts, what makes me happiest is the well-earned reward you will have because of your kindness.”
Paul wrote to the Philippians to express his appreciation for their support. But he said what meant the most— what brought him the most joy—was knowing that their sacrifice and generosity gave them treasure in heaven. They invested in him, but they also invested in their eternal home.
You will be rewarded for everything you’ve given away. Are you giving away your time? You’re going to be rewarded in heaven. Are you giving away your energy? You’re going to be rewarded in heaven. Are you giving away your money? You’re going to be rewarded in heaven.
There are opportunities all around you to be generous and invest in your eternal home. Don’t miss them!
Talk It Over
In what ways are you using your time, energy, and money to invest in people?
Is it hardest for you to be generous with your time, with your energy, or with your money? Ask God for faith to be generous in that area so that you can experience his blessing.
How can you cultivate a lifestyle of storing treasure in heaven rather than here on earth?
COLUMNIST
EDITORIAL
Boca Raton under Mark Sohaney Is Getting Smart
About Memorial Park and Downtown
By Kartik Krishnaiyer
For years, Boca Raton has been trapped in a paradox, struggling to answer a deceptively complex question: What should we do with Memorial Park and the surrounding city-owned land? And as an extension of this because of how the discussion went, are we a small town, medium-sized city or core part of a bustling metropolis?
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The issue repeatedly became tangled because the City insisted on treating fundamentally different properties, facilities, and objectives as one unified, 30-acre vision- in order to push some sort of narrative about “downtown redevelopment” as a uniform, one-size fits all thing. It was an all-or-nothing approach that tried to solve a historical park renovation, a new police station, and a potential new city hall all in one fell swoop.
That approach has now failed twice.
A History of Failure
From 2017 to 2019, the City pursued the area as a holistic public planning exercise. Then, from 2024 to 2026, it tried again under the guise of a combined public-private partnership. Despite the different structures, neither effort produced a lasting path forward.
You simply cannot easily marry a sacred, 1947 WWII Memorial Park with complex municipal infrastructure and commercial interests. The voters of Boca Raton expressed this sentiment loudly with petition signed, anger at public meetings and finally a resounding Election Day repudiation of the previous Boca Raton City Council.
Given those failures, City Manager Mark Sohaney, relatively new in his job and a majority of the newly-elected the City Council have finally arrived at the most practical path forward: Regional Parks & Gardens
By choosing to hire a third-party consultant to focus strictly on a master plan for the 17-acre Memorial Park— while delaying broader planning for the adjacent 8 acres of non-park property—the City is choosing smart sequencing over stubborn idealism.
The Uncertainty
The adjacent 8 non-park acres are shrouded in unanswered questions.
Do we need a new police station there? Does a ceremonial city hall belong on the site? These are massive, city-wide infrastructure questions that have never truly been vetted publicly but have aroused residents when discussed.
Until the City determines the actual size, location, and public support for these government facilities, planning the entire 8 acres is a fool’s errand. Whether those buildings are built there, relocated elsewhere, or reduced in scope fundamentally changes what that land should even look like.
Furthermore, the political landscape has changed. With the passage of the modified Save Boca ordinance, any significant private redevelopment proposal on those 8 acres will require a public vote anyway. This referendum requirement—not an easily amended master plan—is what provides real protection for the site and for the residents.
Local residents living near Memorial Park should not have to wait indefinitely for park and recreation improvements just because unrelated city-wide facility questions remain unsettled.
Rebuilding Shattered Trust
Let me be clear here- the City’s new approach is not a victory lap, it’s a humble but smart climb down from an untenable position. The city staff members involved in this effort over the last two years have severely damaged public trust but were likely simply acting at the direction of the former City Council and Mayor. Still, as a result public confidence in their skills, motives, and ability to listen to citizens is at an all-time low. They desperately need to find ways to rebuild credibility. But the new City Manager who has a wholly fresh approach to dealing with this sort of thing is attempting to make amends.
To fix this, the upcoming neighborhood outreach for Memorial Park must be flawless. The private consultant hired for this project must be given full flexibility to tailor engagement specifically to the surrounding neighborhoods and park users.
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TOM MANDDEN TALKS
Man, Does Trump Know Alligators!
By Tom Madden
Feeding alligators is dangerous, not to mention flagrantly illegal in many parts of the world. No one knows this better than President Trump, or the best way to deal with these hungry, ever dangerous critters.
Our president knows well that feeding them can make alligators lose their fear of humans and begin associating them with food, thereby increasing the risk and likelihood of aggressive encounters between alligators and people becoming a bit too friendly.
You see alligators are like some ruthless regimes who down deep are wild predators who slaughter their own people and love chanting “death to America.” So, feeding them the ability to go nuclear can surely lead to a ruthless regime biting down hard on any democracies who foolishly let them grow nuclear teeth.
Legal Considerations
In many U.S. states, including here in Florida, it is illegal to feed alligators. For example, Florida Statute 372.667 prohibits feeding alligators in the wild, and violators can face fines or other penalties.
Not wanting alligators to lose their fear of humans and begin seeing them as friendly food, you’ll see signs saying “Do Not Feed the Alligators” commonly posted near lakes, rivers, and wetlands to enforce these laws that protect both humans and wildlife.
Money For Mayhem
Iranian alligators also want to be terrible toll collectors! Why? The regime wants to siphon money from thousands
of oil tankers who’ll pay them for the privilege of passing through an international waterway, the Strait of Hormuz, despite this being clearly a violation of international law, but what do alligators care about laws when they can feast on delectable tolls that will eventually underwrite their nuclear Armageddon?
Iran’s alligators want to keep their semi-destroyed underground nuclear nests intact, so one day they’ll have nuclear teeth large and powerful enough to eat entire countries for lunch, starting with Israel.
But President Trump knows these alligators only too well to allow that to happen.
Trump is trumpeting what needs to be done to keep the regime from charging tolls to pass through an international waterway and especially to not ever making nuclear bombs from what’s left of their nuclear fission material in arsenals now buried underground, which Trump wants taken out and removed from those whom he so rightfully sees as fanatics, or to use his word “lunatics.”
Tom Madden is a tireless author whose articles, books and blogs he prays will help to inspire people to support the right course of action toward a safer, kinder and more productive world for all. He’s the founder and CEO of TransMedia Group, a PR firm he started decades ago in New York City when he left NBC, where he was vice president, assistant to then CEO Fred Silverman. His daughter Adrienne Mazzone is the president of the firm today headquartered in Boca Raton, FL.
Green Market in Delray Always a Fun Time
By Stacy Carchman
From pickles to empanadas to plants to craft vendors, the Delray Green Market in Delray is always an option on a Saturday morning. The summer is fast approaching, and the end of the winter season is ending for the Green Market in Old School Square in Delray. But don’t worry, the Green Market will also take place during the summer from May 30-July 25th. So, get out while you can enjoy the festivities. People come from all over to partake it this event all season. People bring their dogs out to enjoy the weather also.Farmers’ Markets
The Green Market is open from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. on Saturdays in Old School Square. The Greenmarket is a Saturday morning destination as an
BOCA RATON
During the second week of May 2026, none real estate transactions were recorded in Boca Raton, reflecting the city’s housing market.
DELRAY BEACH
open-air marketplace. Started in 1996 by the Community Redevelopment Agency, the Delray Greenmarket has become one of the most popular and charming aspects of the “season” in Delray Beach. At the Greenmarket you’ll find more than 60 premier food vendors featuring farm-to-fork produce, just picked citrus, tropical fruit and juice, farm fresh eggs, artisan cheese and jams, fragrant baked goods, plenty of gluten-free, vegan and organic products, fresh cut flowers, plants and other unique gourmet fare along with live musical entertainment each Saturday. The Greenmarket has two seasons – Winter and Summer. So come out and enjoy!!
BOYNTON BEACH
During the second week of May 2026, none real estate transactions were recorded in Delray Beach, reflecting the city’s housing market.
During the second week of May 2026, none real estate transactions were recorded in Boynton Beach, reflecting the city’s housing market.
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WEATHER
Hurricane Season Essentials
By Kartik Krishnaiyer
Living in southern Florida, the start of June means a permanent state of humidity and a very close eye on the National Hurricane Center’s website, Hurricane tracker apps, and different Hurricane-obsessive YouTube channe
Let’s walk through some critical things as the season approaches toda
The Critical Timelin
While the season officially runs from June 1 to November 30, the atmospheric “engine” for South Florida usually follows a specific rhyth June – Jul
Usually characterized by “homegrown” storms forming in the Gulf of Mexico or the Bahamas. These are often rain-makers rather than wind events. This is also impacted by the Central America Gyre which looks like it will be fairly weak this season. But it takes just one flair up to cause problems and in both 2022 and 2023 we experienced a first week of June Tropical Storm that dropped lots of rain in our area. Weather
August – September:
The Peak of the Season. This is when “Cape Verde” storms roll off the African coast. Historically, this is the highest risk window for Palm Beach County. But it should be noted the most recent Cape Verde storms have generally trended north either in the Caribbean or past the Florida peninsula in the Gulf of Mexico.
Hurricane’s Irma, Isaias and Helene were all storms that impacted our area in the last nine years within this time frame.
October – November:
The focus shifts back to the Caribbean. Late-season storms can be powerful and move quickly toward the Florida peninsula.
Key Risks for South Palm Beach and North Broward
Our local geography and greenery creates a unique set of challenges depending on where you are located:
1. Storm Surge & Coastal Flooding
If you live east of Federal Highway (US-1), storm surge is your primary threat. Even a Category 1 storm can
push enough water into the Intracoastal Waterway and Lake Boca Raton to flood low-lying neighborhoods.
2. Wind TrapsBusiness brief subscription
Boca has a significant amount of tall vegetation and mature banyans. In a tropical storm or Cat 1 event, the most common local damage isn’t structural… in factor it’s power outages caused by downed limbs and “wind tunneling” between high-rise condos along A1A or in the greener parts of the city. Going further west this is a concern also. Coral Springs and Parkland in particular have been known for power-outages after storms because of the greenery.
3. Drainage and Rainfall
For those out west (near Lyons Rd or 441), the risk has always been freshwater flooding. Because the water table in South Florida is so high, a slow-moving system can overwhelm the canal systems, leading to street flooding that lingers for days. We have seen this in the past, particularly with Tropical Storm Mitch in 1998, which as a Category 5 Hurricane earlier in its life had killed over 10,000 people in Central America.
The 2026 Local Checklist
Don’t wait for a cone to appear on the news. Here is what you should handle now (before June 1):
Go Shopping Now: Use this time period to buy high-ticket items like portable generators or heavy-duty coolers as well as stocking up on water and canned goods.
Tree Trimming: Do not trim trees once a watch/warning is issued. Piles of debris become unguided missiles in high winds. Do it now. This is something we list here from personal experience
Digital Prep: Download the **PBC DART** (Disaster Assessment and Resource Tool) app. It’s the best way to get Palm Beach County-specific updates on shelters and grocery store openings.
Important Reminder: The “Cone”
The “Cone of Uncertainty” only tells you where the center of the storm might go. We cannot stress this enough. Our recent Hurricane since 2022 which we detailed the other day, have all been in storms where Boca Raton were outside of the cone Since Boca Raton is a coastal city, we can experience hurricane-force winds and surge even if the center is 50–100 miles offshore.
Pro Tip: In Boca, the “Right-Front Quadrant”(Northeast) of a storm is the most dangerous. If a storm is passing just to our west or north, that is when our local tornado risk and surge are highest.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Q&A with Alzheimer education care specialist Dr. Karen Gilbert
By Marci Shatzman
Dr. Gilbert is vice president of Education & Quality Assurance at Alzheimer’s Community Care with locations including the service center at Advent Lutheran Church, 4680 N. Dixie Highway in Boca Raton. Business brief subscription https://www.alzcare.org/service-areas-locations She is a Registered Nurse
and has worked in health care administration in Palm Beach County for over 35 years. For the past nine, Dr. Gilbert has worked with patients experiencing various stages of Alzheimer’s Disease and related neurocognitive disorders.
Q: What are you speaking on at Alzheimer’s Community Care’s upcoming sold-out 27th Annual Education Conference ”An Ounce of Prevention, A Pound of Progress”?
A: The first session I will participate in presents Alzheimer’s Community Care’s advocacy to enhance training for healthcare staff caring for patients with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. In the second session, I will be presenting with David Uhlfelder. David was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s one year ago. He has reversed his symptoms with the lifestyle strategies that we teach, and which will be presented at the conference.
Q: What do you consider the latest breakthroughs in symptoms, diagnosis and treatments?
A: Certainly, the treatments approved in the last few years have helped some patients. The new focus on inflammation as a root cause of Alzheimer’s
disease is very exciting because it can lead to beneficial strategies for prevention of Alzheimer’s disease, as well as many other chronic conditions.
Q: What should people do immediately if they or a loved one has symptoms?
A: It is important to get a diagnosis as early in the process as possible. For some, symptoms of dementia may be caused by something treatable! The earlier this is determined, the better.
Q: Same question for a diagnosis.
A: A quality diagnosis as early as possible provides opportunities that may be lost once a patient reaches middle-stage disease. David’s experience in reversing his symptoms after his early diagnosis is compelling.
Q: What are the biggest mistakes people make in care because they don’t know any better?
A: So often it is assumed that a loved one will develop memory problems and other symptoms of dementia just because they get older. This is not so. We can expect to remain cognitively intact for our entire lifespan. When there is an assumption that cognitive decline is normal as we age, opportunities to intervene early and realize better outcomes are missed.
Q: What does the Alzheimer’s Community Care Center in Boca do, and who is it for?
A: All our Day Centers are specialized. Our staff has comprehensive training in caring for those with severe cognitive impairment. We engage participants with challenging cognitive and physical activities with the goal of slowing disease progression, helping them to remain in the family home for as long as possible.
Q: What do you expect to come out of the conference?
A: I expect that attendees, both family and professional caregivers, will come away with knowledge of how powerful healthy lifestyles can be in protecting both heart and brain health, and providing the best opportunity to maintain independence for a lifetime.
Q: Anything else you want to say?
A: Alzheimer’s disease pathology was first identified in 1906. To date, we have neither cure nor significant disease-modifying treatments safe and effective for all. It is time to focus on prevention, and all that individuals can do, preferably beginning in mid-life, to protect and preserve brain health.
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ENTERTAINMENT
What to Do in Boca Raton This Weekend, May 22— May 24
By Caris Weinberg
Looking for things to do in Boca Raton this weekend? A full schedule of activities is planned from Friday through Sunday, offering something for residents and visitors of all ages. Boca Raton tourism
Events include live performances, an Elvis tribute concert, an America 250 exhibit, yoga and pilates sessions, nature programming, a car show, and more.
Each week, The Boca Raton Tribune highlights local events happening throughout Boca Raton and nearby communities. Here is what’s happening this weekend.
The Cher Show at The Wick Theatre
The Cher Show will be performed Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. at The Wick Theatre. The musical celebrates Cher’s life and career, featuring three performers portraying her at different stages in life. Hit songs and elaborate costumes highlight her impact as a performer and cultural icon.
Zumba at the Beach at South Beach Park Pavilion
Join Zumba at the Beach on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with instructor Nicole Gasparri. The session combines upbeat music and energetic dance moves with the calming sound of ocean waves for a fun and invigorating workout. The event is open to all skills and offers a scenic way to stay active.
a butterfly workshop Saturday at 10:30
a.m. for adults and children ages 5 and older, $5 per participant, reservations required. Attendees will learn about local butterflies and how to attract them with a butterfly garden. The program includes a guided tour of Daggerwing’s butterfly garden.Summer event guide America 250: The 14th Colony Exhibit at The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum
A new exhibit at The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum explores Florida’s history before statehood, including
images detailing the era. The exhibit is open through August 27, Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Yoga at the Museum at The Boca Raton Museum of Art Embark on an energizing vinyasa yoga session Sunday at 10:30 a.m., guided by Leslie Glickman, owner of Yoga Journey Studio. The class connects breath with movement amid inspiring works of art to awaken body and mind, followed by a brief discussion on a fea-
Cars and Coffee Palm Beach hosts its final event of the season at B.R.I.C. Sunday, featuring thousands of unique vehicles, vendors, and local stores. Attendees can enjoy complimentary hot coffee from Finish Line Cafe while exploring prizes, swag, charitable activities, and vehicle demonstrations. The event will return in October.Print edition delivery
Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis in Concert at Boca Black Box
Chris MacDonald, the only tribute artist hired by Elvis Presley Enterprises to perform at Graceland’s Heartbreak Hotel, presents Memories of Elvis in Concert. The full production show brings Elvis’s energy, voice, and stage presence to life with a dynamic band, singers, and highlights from his iconic career. The show will be at the Boca Black Box Sunday night at 7 p.m. Wildflower in Bloom Series at Wildflower Park
Saturday Morning Pilates Free, beginner-friendly Pilates classes are held Saturdays at 9 a.m. at Wildflower Park through August 29. The sessions take place along the scenic Intracoastal Waterway. Participants are asked to bring their own mat and water bottle.
Yoga
Free drop-in yoga sessions continue on Sundays at Wildflower Park through August 30. The drop-in class--
tration. Participants are asked to bring
Memorial Day Roundup—Palm Beach Events—May 22-25
Memorial Day Weekend will be packed with local family events and tribute concerts.
In Delray Beach, the weekend kicks off on Friday, May 22 with a free Earth, Wind and Fire tribute at Old School Square at 5 p.m. A Bluey Brunch with dancing and photo opportunities will take place at Throw Social on Saturday, May 23 at 11:30 a.m. Another event will take place at the Doghouse Theatre with Sick Puppies Comedy. This is located at 105 NW 5th Ave. on Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23, from 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m. On May 23-24, the City of Delray will also host a downtown craft festival. On Saturday, May 23, the Arts Garage will host a Night of Jazz, Soul and Bossa with Ella and the Bossa Beat Quartet from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
In Boynton Beach, Memorial Day kicks off with a Flag Planting at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 22. You can come out and help place flags on graves of veterans at the Boynton Beach Memorial Park at 1611 Seacrest Boulevard. On Sunday, May 24, there will also be a
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Memorial Day ceremony at the park to pay tribute to fallen military service members. The Patriot Classic will take place on Sunday, May 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Links at Boynton Beach. This is a tournament and fundraising event. A three-day Memorial
Where Dance Takes
Day event will take place at Skate Reflections, the local roller rink. And you will not want to miss Napoleon-The Immersive Saga at WXEL, the PBS station at 3401 S. Congress Avenue in Boynton. This is a virtual reality cinematic journey into the life of the fa-
mous French leader.
In West Palm Beach, there will be live music all Memorial Day Weekend on the lawn of Rosemary Square. A candlelight tribute to Queen will take place on Saturday, May 23, at the First Presbyterian Church of West Palm Beach. On Friday, May 22, the Durango Fest with Latin music will take place at South Florida Fairgrounds at 7 p.m. South Florida Fairgrounds will also host an automotive lifestyle festival on Saturday, May 23, featuring drifting, car showcases and entertainment called MayDay Mayhem form 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Local Bands will perform in the Northwood section at the Art and Music warehouse to the rock and funk trio Spidercherry at E.R. Bradley’s Saloon in West Palm. Vineland Place is also showing at Palm Beach Dramaworks. Don’t forget you can still enjoy the West Palm Beach Greenmarket on Clematis and the Antique and Flea Market this weekend. Go out and enjoy the Memorial Day weekend and don’t forget to pay tribute to our soldiers!
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Love Serving Autism Expands Tennis Accessibility During National Tennis Month
May marks National Tennis Month, and South Florida-based nonprofit Love Serving Autism is highlighting how adaptive tennis programs are making tennis more accessible for neurodivergent individuals and people with autism spectrum disorder.Tennis
Founded in Palm Beach County, Love Serving Autism now operates 77 programs nationwide for individuals from age three through adulthood. The organization offers early intervention, youth, teen, and adult programming.
“National Tennis Month is really about that tennis is for everyone,” founder and CEO Lisa Pugliese-LaCroix said.
A certified speech-language therapist and former collegiate athlete, Pugliese-LaCroix founded Love Serving Autism in 2017, combining her background in tennis with her experience in speech-language therapy. The organization began as an after-school program at Palmer School for Autism in Lake Worth.
Pugliese-LaCroix began playing tennis at age five and later competed collegiately for both Duke University and the University of Florida. She said the idea for the program developed after observing children with autism demonstrate stronger expressive language, engagement, and social in-
teraction on the tennis court than in traditional classroom settings.
“Some children were not speaking, and out on the court they were pointing more, using more gestures, and they were more engaged,” she said.
The organization combines tennis instruction with therapeutic strategies rooted in speech-language pathology and autism support. Programs focus on social skills, expressive language, turn-taking, communication through gestures and speech, emotional regulation, and engagement.Local restaurant guide
According to Pugliese-LaCroix, the repetitive and visual nature of tennis creates an engaging environment for social and communication growth.
“When you’re teaching tennis to someone with autism, that is being inclusive, regardless of their diagnosis or how they communicate,” Pugliese-LaCroix said.
To further support accessibility, Love Serving Autism uses adaptive equipment designed for participants with autism spectrum disorder. The equipment includes smaller racquets, visual targets, color-coded ten-
nis balls, portable court setups, and structured progression systems.
One example is the red-dot ball, which Pugliese-LaCroix described as larger, pressureless, slower-moving, and easier to track than a traditional tennis ball. The ball is designed for beginners and adaptive play.
“Now that we have modified tennis balls and equipment that we can teach with that is for everyone, there’s really no reason not to try,” she said.
Beyond tennis, the organization also offers pickleball and padel programs aimed at supporting communication and life-skill development.
Programs are hosted through partnerships with schools, tennis facilities, gyms, community centers, and classrooms across South Florida and beyond. Coaches receive autism-specific training, and therapists are present onsite to support participants.
“We accommodate the child and do everything we can to make sure it’s a successful experience,” Pugliese-LaCroix said.Tennis Equipment
Love Serving Autism will host its fifth annual Match Point Gala in November at Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club in Boca Raton. Proceeds help fund scholarships and program expansion.
For more information or to make a donation, visit loveservingautism.org.
The Boca Raton Tribune
CLASSIFIELDS
PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF MARCELINE A. ALLARD
File No.:
502026CP001612XXXASB
Division: IZ
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Marceline A. Allard, deceased, whose date of death was January 31, 2026, is pending in the Circuit Court for Palm Beach County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 200 W. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444.
The names and addresses of the Co-Personal Representatives and the Co-Personal Representatives’ 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 may 14th, 2026..
Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives:
Linda L. Snelling, Esq.
Florida Bar Number: 0564737 Bankier, Snelling, Zakin & Arlen, PLLC 101 SE 6th Avenue, Suite D Delray Beach, FL 33483-5261
Telephone: (561) 501-7778
Fax: (561) 278-3143
Email: lsnelling@bankierlaw.com
Email: bforbes@bankierlaw.com
Co-Personal Representatives:
David J. Allard 3900 Greenfield Court Boynton Beach, FL 33436
John C. Allard
10763 Burgee Court Hobe Sound, FL 33455
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO.: 2026-CA-003399
LFG ACQUISITIONS LLC, a Florida limited liability company,
Plaintiff,
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST JOSEPH HENDLER, DECEASED; AND ALL PARTIES HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED, Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION
TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST JOSEPH HENDLER, DECEASED; AND ALL PARTIES HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED
Last Known Address: 10 Harbor Boulevard East Hampton, New York 11937 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title to the following real property in Palm Beach County, Florida: CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 3043; WILLOW WOOD MID-RISE CONDOMINIUM II, A CONDOMINIUM ACCORDING TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM THEREOF, AND EXHIBITS THERETO, RECORDED IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 3473, PAGES 929 THROUGH 1012, INCLUSIVE OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA AND AMENDMENTS THEREOF.
Property Identification Number: 00-42-47-15-10002-3043
Property Address: 6845 Willow Wood Dr., Unit 3043, Boca Raton, Florida 33433 has been filed against you, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on Plaintiff’s counsel:
SCOTT RICHARDS, ESQ. FL Bar No: 72657
Email: sr@rise8companies.com
Secondary: legal@rentstayable.com 390 NE 191st St., Ste. 8139 Miami, FL 33179 Phone: (407) 584-7095
on or before July 13, 2026, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s counsel or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Palm Beach County Courthouse 205 North Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
This action is brought to quiet title to the real property described above. DATED on May 12, 2026.
Mike Caruso
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT & COMPTROLLER PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: /s/ Shelia Lincoln
As Deputy Clerk
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN RE: ESTATE OF SCOTT K. RUSSELL
Deceased.
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 50-2026-CP-001179-XXXAMB Division IA
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Scott K. Russell, deceased, whose date of death was August 31, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Palm Beach County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is PO Box 4667, West Palm Beach, Florida 33402. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. The written demand must be filed with the clerk.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this notice is May 21, 2026.
Personal Representative:
Elena M. Russell
11901 N Lake Drive
Boynton Beach, FL 33436
Attorney for Personal Representative:
Renee E. Nesbit
E-mail Address: RNesbit@Nesbit-Law. com
75374
Florida Bar No.
Renee E. Nesbit, Attorney At Law
8305 Laurel Lakes Way Naples, Florida 34119
Telephone: (239) 249-1072
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN RE: ESTATE OF: CHRISTOPHER CARL TAGGESELL, Deceased
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO.: 50 2026 CP 001147 XXXA MB
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Christopher Carl Taggesell, deceased, File Number 50 2026 P001147XXXA MB is pending in the Circuit Court for Palm Beach County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 200 W. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33444. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is: May 22, 2026.
Attorney for Personal Representative: C. Richard Shamel, Jr. 10437 N.W. 35th Place Gainesville, FL 32606 Telephone 954-428-3700 Florida Bar Number 215041 Email shamel_law@comcast.net Alternate email mjgoldlaw@gmail.com
Personal Representative: Pamela Ann Mills
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN RE: ESTATE OF: RICHARD CARL TAGGESELL, A/K/A RICHARD C. TAGGESELL Deceased PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 502026CP001149 XXXA MB NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of RICHARD CARL TAGGESELL, A/K/A RICHARD C. TAGGESELL, deceased, File Number 502026CP 001149XXXAMB 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. 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claim with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE 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, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is: May 22, 2026.
Attorney for Personal Representative: C. Richard Shamel, Jr. 10437 N.W. 35th Place Gainesville, FL 32606
Telephone 954-428-3700 Florida Bar Number 215041
Email shamel_law@comcast.net
Alternate email mjgoldlaw@gmail.com
Personal Representative: Pamela Ann Mills
