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COMMUNITY NEWS LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Welcome to our November CITY NEWS magazine, our special holiday edition. We welcome the snowbirds back but with them come the traffic and crowds. We need to learn to live with it. More readers and more sales are good for all of us. Since my husband and I bought the magazine group one year ago, we have grown our magazine HERE group by adding Boca’s Best, an upscale BYLINE bi-monthly being mailed to 50,000+ homes and businesses, east of the Turnpike. No other local magazine saturates an area like our magazines do(Coral Springs/Parkland, West Boca, Coconut Creek/Margate and Boca Raton.) We now mail to over 110,000 homes and businesses. We thank all our communities for their support and feedback about our magazines. This month, City News/Boca’s Best are sponsoring 3 charity events. If you go to any of the

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3 events, please introduce yourself to Jerry and I. If unable to attend, please support the cause. We have a local golf tournament, a Veterans event and a 5K Walk, something for everyone.

With Election Day coming, we hope the country can put all the angst generated by the Presidential election behind us. We have our own famous celebrity here in Parkland running for Commissioner, Ken Cutler. To see the community service Ken does along with the other fantastic people involved with all our cities, just moves us. It makes us want to publish a constantly improving magazine. Thanks to you, we will.

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Nothing brings me more happiness than trying to help the most vulnerable people in society. It is a goal and an essential part of my life - a kind of destiny. Whoever is in distress can call on me. I will come running wherever they are

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Calendar Events

NOVEMBER / OctOBER 2016

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Boca helping hands Enriches Lives the Habcenter sat Bootcamp Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse Penny Sales Tax hike On Broward, PB County Ballots Second Annual Mayors Ball

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It’s Their Business The Snowbirds Are Coming!

Florida Sea Turtle Company: Rising Success Boca Black Box Center of The Arts

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Tips & Contests

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JERRY SPIELMAN

Chamber Page Financial/Tax Advice ignite your Power health & Wellness Pet of the Month Sponsored by Dr. DeMarchi Pet Page Dinning Section Puzzle Page Sponsored by La Luna Home Décor Puzzle Page Answer Page

WRItERS

President/Publisher

RacHEL gaLViN, NicOL JENKiNs

LUCY SPIELMAN

offICE MANAGER

Editor in Chief

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DALE King, LOUiSE PETRAiTiS

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Additional free copies are available at locations throughout the cities and upon request by contacting the editor. Opinions expressed by the writers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the publisher. Boca’s Best Magazine LLC, reserves the right to edit and/or reject any editorial or advertising content and is not responsible for errors in advertising beyond the cost of the space, or for the validity of claims made by advertisers. Entire contents copyrighted 2016 by Boca’s Best Magazine LLC, Reproduction in whole or in part is forbidden in any media without prior written permission from the publisher.

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International Business Alliance Round Table when: tuesday, november 1, 2016 / 11:30 aM to 1:15 PM where: Lynn university, 3601 n.

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Ribbon Cutting - Ginzler Sudio Gallery when: thursday, november 10, 2016 / 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM where: ginzler studio gallery, 1420 nw 2nd avenue, suite 9

2016 Tech-Splosion! when: wednesday, november 2, 2016 / 8:30 aM to 10:00 aM where: DMac, 5400 broken sound blvd. nw suite 100

Ribbon Cutting – GourmetPhile when: Monday, november 14, 2016 / 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM where: FourmetPhile LLc, 501 se Mizner blvd #80

Ribbon Cutting - Ultimate Staffing Services when: wednesday, november 2, 2016 / 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Where: Ultimate Staffing Services, 925 S. Federal Highway, Suite 330

PULSE Luncheon when: tuesday, november 15, 2016 / 11:45 aM to 1:15 PM where: ruth’s chris steak House, 225 ne Mizner boulevard, suite 100

Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Rendon Center Dermatology when: thursday, november 3, 2016 / 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM where: the rendon center, 1001 nw 13th street, suite 100 Prime Professionals Group Round Table when: Friday, november 4, 2016 / 8:30 aM to 10:00 aM Where: Regents Park Boca Raton, 6363 Verde trail Small Business Exchange when: tuesday, november 8, 2016 / 8:00 aM to 10:00 aM Where: Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel, 2000 nw 19th street New Member Orientation when: tuesday, november 8, 2016 / 11:45 aM to 1:15 PM Where: Boca Chamber, 1800 N. Dixie Highway

Smart Talk for Women – Round Table when: tuesday, november 15, 2016 / 11:30 aM to 1:30 PM Where: BRIO Tuscan Grille, 5050 Town Center Circle, Suite 239 Membership After-Hours Network when: tuesday, november 15, 2016 / 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM where: tbD South Healthcare Advocacy Network (S.H.A.N.) The Boca Chamber’s Medical Initiative when: wednesday, november 16, 2016 / 8:30 aM to 10:00 aM where: bethesda Hospital west, 9655 W. Boynton Beach Blvd Trustee Luncheon With Sheriff Ric Bradshaw when: wednesday, november 16, 2016 / 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM where: tbD

Ribbon Cutting - Altier Jewelers when: wednesday, november 9, 2016 / 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Where: Altier Jewelers, 701 S. Federal Highway

Ribbon Cutting – Lush Salon and Skin Spa when: wednesday, november 16, 2016 / 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM where: Lush salon and spa, 1940 ne 5th avenue

November Membership Breakfast when: thursday, november 10, 2016 / 7:45 aM to 9:15 aM where: Via Mizner golf & country Club, 6200 Boca Del Mar Drive

Successful Women in Business Luncheon when: thursday, november 17, 2016 / 11:45 aM to 1:15 PM where: tbD

Government Affairs Committee when: thursday, november 10, 2016 / 11:30 aM to 12:30 PM Where: Boca Chamber, 1800 N. Dixie Highway www.bocasbestMagazine.coM

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Coral Springs

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a Veterans Day evening concert will feature the Florida wind symphony. it will be “an american tribute.” this is a free event! the concert will be held from 7pm to 9pm at Mizner Park amphitheater, located at 590 Plaza Real Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-393-7995.

Honor our Veterans Benefit & Auction Gala

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Honor our Veterans Benefit & Auction Gala on Friday, November 11 (11/11) from 7-11 PM at the Hampton Inn & Suites, 5740 N. State Rd 7 in Coconut Creek. Help our heroes adjust to a post-military career. $75/ ticket + $10 Special raffle tickets. Open bar, dinner by the bite, dessert, valet parking. All donations and prizes appreciated. call or e-mail for tickets and information at 954-554-9058 or catseleven@hotmail.com.

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Join a team to walk for the cause. NaMiwalks is a Mental Health walk to raise funds and awareness. check in is at 8am, and the walk is at 9:30am. the walk will take place at tradewinds Park, located at 3600 west sample Road, coconut creek. For more information, contact Edna Einhorn at 954-2583990 or Edna@NaMiBroward.org.

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Light The Night Walk

The Light The Night Walk is a fundraising campaign benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and their funding of research to find blood cancer cures. Each year, in communities all across the United States and Canada, families, friends, neighbors and businesses come together for an inspirational and memorable evening walk carrying illuminated lanterns to take steps to end cancer. Participants raise funds to advance treatments that save the lives of blood cancer patients. Join us for the 2016 Light the Night walk in Boca Raton at 5pm at sunset cove amphitheater, located at 20405 amphitheater circle, Boca Raton. To register for the walk and to learn more about Light The Night, visit www.lightthenight.org/pb.

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11th Annual Golfing for the King

golf for a good cause! the 11th annual golf classic will take place at colony west country club, 6800 Nw 88th avenue tamarac, Florida 33321, from 8am to 1pm. 7 a.m. is Registration and continental Breakfast; 8 a.m. is the Shotgun Start. This event will benefit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Fund for needy Coral Springs high school students regardless of ethnicity. For sponsorship opportunities, call Joyce campos at 954-344-1005 or uctible” email jcampos@coralsprings.org.

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sing along to hit songs from gavin Degraw and andy grammer, such as “i Don’t want to Be”. the show will take place at 7pm at Mizner Park amphitheatre, located at 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. For more information, visit www.myboca.us.

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CALENDAR EVENTS

2016 Holiday Tree Lighting

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come kick-off the Holiday season with our annual tree lighting ceremony. there will be the traditional holiday tree lighting, fireworks and pictures with santa. Plus snow and full family stage show! the event will take place from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at Mizner Park amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real (Federal Hwy, just south of Glades Road). For more information, call 561-393-7995.

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Holiday Street Parade

Join us for our 46th annual Holiday street Parade! Parade route begins at Federal Hwy & SE 8th Street, traveling north to Mizner Park amphitheater. the parade will take place from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. For more details, call 561-393-7995.

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the annual Holiday auction is always one of the most popular events of the year, drawing anywhere from 300 to 400 people for an evening of networking and fun competition for exciting auction items! Enjoy culinary delights provided by some of Boca’s wonderful restaurants. the event will take place from 5:30pm to 9pm; location to be determined. For more details, contact chasity J. Navarro at 561-395-4433 ext. 233 or email cnavarro@bocachamber.com.

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Tell me and I forget.

Teach me and I remember.

Involve me and I learn.

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Back To School-2 Last month’s column addressed the american Opportunity and Lifetime Learning credits available for taxpayers who pay qualified education expenses. while credits are generally more favorable than deductions, there are numerous tax provisions that grant tax deductions or other benefits for education related expenses. In most cases, taxpayers cannot utilize both credits and deductions in the same tax year. in addition, the various deductions have different phase-outs based on modified adjusted gross income. the deductions themselves may apply to different types of expenditures. Below is a quick summary of some of the available education expense deductions and other benefits that may be useful. coordinating the use of credits, deductions and other tax benefits can be a complex matter. it is important to consult your tax advisor to maximize your benefits.

Commonly Utilized Education Deductions: 1. Student Loan Interest Deduction: interest expense paid on student loans for dependents is deductible up to $2,500 of interest per year on qualifying student loans. Married filing joint phase out begins at $130,000 of gross income, with full phase out after $160,000 of gross income.

2. Use of Retirement Funds For Qualifying Education: iRa funds can be accessed to pay qualifying education expenses on a penalty free basis for taxpayers under age 59 ½. the 10% early distribution penalty will not apply, to the extent funds are used for qualified education expenses.

3. U.S. Savings Bond Series EE and I: interest income can be excluded to the extent funds are used for qualified tuition and fees. these funds must be used for the taxpayer, the spouse, or dependents.

Married taxpayers must file a joint return to secure the exclusion. a phase out applies to married filing joint taxpayers, with adjusted gross income starting at $116,300, with full phase out at $146,300.

4. Above the Line Deduction for Qualified Tuition: an above the line deduction for up to $4,000 of qualified tuition is available for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross

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Over $160,000 of Magi, no deduction is permitted.

5. Qualified Tuition Plans (Section 529): states sponsor section 529 Plans. Each state has its own rules and regulations. generally, all income grows tax free with distributions for qualifying education expenses non-taxable as well. there are no Federal deductions upon contribution, but many states do provide meaningful deductions.

6. Education Expenses Incurred as Part of a Trade or Business: Enhancing one’s skills in a current trade or business can result in an important tax deduction. so long as the education enhances skills, rather than enables one to enter a new trade or business, the expenses may be deductible. if expenses are deductible, all related expenditures, such as travel, over-night stays, and related meals, might also be deductible. these expenses would qualify as excess itemized deductions reportable on schedule a.

Despite all this complexity in determining which education credits and deductions provide the best results, meaningful tax savings can be achieved. Because each of the above-noted provisions have their own separate rules and regulations, it is important all taxpayers incurring education expenses become familiar with the provisions, so they can maximize their benefits as they incur today’s high cost of education.

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IgnITe Your Power

BY TraCY, LIfE & LEadErSHIP COaCH

Listening Works!

I dedicate this article to my unparalleled mother, Toby Litt. Her work as a communication specialist and spiritual guide continues to power and inspire me every day. The name of her company was Listening Works.

Few of us have been taught to listen because so few of us have been listened to.

First as children, then as adults… we live in a society of impatience, distraction, of multi-tasking and selfserving agendas. we are in such need to be heard, to share what we have to say, to explain our side of the argument-- to show what we know. we enter conversations with our point or angle in mind. sometimes it’s as if you let the other person speak just so you can get your turn to say what you need to say. to be right or to win. when we don’t listen, we all lose.

Did you know that most conflicts and challenges we experience are caused by ineffective listening which translates into miscommunication? yup, it’s true!

1. Subjective Listening: also known as “selfish listening” because the listening is based on the agenda and needs of the listener. whatever is said is heard through the experience of the listener. this type of listening rarely satisfies the person who is speaking.

Speaker: i’m so upset that i missed my son’s soccer game.

Listener: yeah, i missed my daughter’s play once and i felt awful.

2. Objective Listening: also known as “selfless listening” because the listening is completely focused on the speaker. there are no thoughts about how it relates personally to the listener and can be very effective. it allows the speaker to feel heard.

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3. Intuitive Listening: also known as “powerful listening” because the listener is hearing all components and intuitively connecting with the speaker’s real message. the listener is not only paying attention to the words, but also tone, emotion, and energy, as well as what is not being said. this level of listening creates the deepest connection with the speaker.

Speaker: i’m so upset that i missed my son’s soccer game.

Listener: Being so upset is totally understandable. it seems like like you’re feeling really down on yourself about it and what it may mean about everything you are trying to balance right now. in life, we all listen at all the levels. after all, you’re human. But by being more aware, you can take steps to reach for those deeper levels.

So how do you know what kind of listener you are? Let’s take a look at the three levels of listening:

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Speaker: i’m so upset that i missed my son’s soccer game.

Listener: seems like you’re really disappointed.

i will say this, to powerfully listen is to hear with the intention to understand. to powerfully listen we must be silent, we must be present in the moment, we must pay attention, we must be curious, we must be open-minded and vulnerable. and most importantly, we must kick our EgO to the curb.

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It’s Their Business

BY JOSEPH BUCHINO

The Snowbirds Are Coming!! it’s that time of year again. the traffic is more congested, lines are longer at grocery stores, restaurants are packed by 6pm… the winter visitors, aka “snowbirds”, are arriving in full force! this happens every year in Florida and who could blame them? if i lived up north, i would also make the trip down here to beat the cold. the winter visitors bring a lot of business with them. One business in particular that seems to stay busy during the season is the emergency restoration business. Every year during this season, our mold remediation workload seems to double for the months of November and December. this is due to a number of things. i would say the majority of our mold remediation work is related to the a /c unit.

Proper maintenance of an a /c unit is very important, especially in Florida where they run all year long.

Here are some tips to save you money and help prevent any damage to your property: - Make sure you have someone physically checking on your property at least once a month. a good property manager or a friend can do this. some of the best property managers will go as far as to send you updated pictures of your property.

- you can prevent mold from developing on your property by using a programmable thermostat.

Have it programmed to run your ac at 72° for two hours in the morning and 85° the rest of the time. this will prevent mold by removing moisture from the air during cooler hours.

- use portable dehumidifiers. Be sure you do your research on them and buy the correct number of dehumidifiers you would need to dehumidify your entire house/condo.

- One of the best investments i made was a NEst thermostat.

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it is referred to as a “learning thermostat” because it can create a schedule, its proven to save energy, and you can control it from a smart phone. i highly suggest investing in the NEst thermostat or one similar to it.

- Flush out you’re a /c drain line before you leave for an extended period of time. this will save you a lot of heart ache in the long run.

Nothing worse than arriving at your home, a /c is working properly, but you have water damage due to a clogged drain line.

- i always suggest having you’re a /c coils cleaned. your a /c has been running all year long and probably hasn’t had the filter changed. if your filter hasn’t been changed all year, the coils start to act like a filter attracting dirt, mold, and other contaminants. these are just suggestions, as i am not a licensed a /c technician. these are tips that i have picked up over my tenure and tips i’ve utilize. if you have any questions concerning air conditioning, i recommend you talk to a reputable a /c company. i am a licensed restoration expert. i deal with any and all kinds of water mitigation, mold remediation, fire/smoke and biohazard/trauma clean up. My company, Restoration 1 – Parkland, works in the tri county area and we give free mold inspections and evaluations. if you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 1-888-959 - 0889 or you can also check us out at www. restoration1.com/parkland.

Joseph Buchino spent 13 years in the Army. Four of them with the 82nd Airborne and nine of them as a Green Beret in 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne). He is the proud owner of Restoration 1 – Parkland.

If you have any questions, please call 954-592-3905 or go to www. restoration1.com/parkland

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Boca Helping Hands Enriches Lives With Resources That Offer A Hand Up

BY LouIsE PEtRaItIs “together, we can make a difference.”

Financial Aid for Emergencies

this philosophy has guided Boca Helping Hands BYLINE(BHH), HEREa non-profit organization that assists neighbors in need, for nearly 20 years.

For people facing financial crises, BHH steps in with immediate aid. Dollars devoted to this program help prevent eviction, utility shut-offs and other emergency situations.

Founded in 1998, BHH started as a soup kitchen in a local church. today, it’s a thriving, $2 million operation that provides a wealth of food, financial, medical and jobrelated resources for individuals and families throughout the community.

Like food services, the financial assistance program is designed “to supplement, not sustain,” swedenborg explains. Boca Raton residents who apply must document their needs and usually receive a onetime payment, reinforcing BHH goal to lend a hand up, rather than a hand out. “we don’t enable,” says swedenborg. “Our mission is to instill dignity and foster independence.”

Feeding the Hungry BHH welcomes up to 200 guests a day for hot meals, which are served at the Remillard Family Resource center, BHH spacious home at 1500 Nw 1st court. Lunch is offered Mondays through Fridays, and family dinners are scheduled thursday evenings.

Patrons include people of all ages, from all walks of life--the elderly, single moms with kids, veterans, the unemployed and the working poor. the program is unique among community meal programs. guests can choose from a wide selection of healthy, upscale fare, and enjoy their meals in the comfort and comradery of a pleasant, wood-trimmed dining room that resembles a small café. Menu items are lovingly prepared, and beautifully presented, by a caring team of volunteers. Even special occasions, from st. Patrick’s Day to the Kentucky Derby, are celebrated with specially themed dishes, dining room décor, and staff dress.

“Everything, from the food to the atmosphere, reflects our passion for our work and respect for those we serve,” says Development Manager Karen swedenborg. through the program, hot meals are delivered to the homebound as well. Over 5,000 pantry bags, filled with a variety of groceries, are also distributed monthly to qualified, low-income residents of Palm Beach County. Additionally, the program’s backpack service, which benefits 1,400 boys and girls from ten schools, ensures that children are well fed on the weekends.

Keeping BHH warehouse and kitchen shelves fully stocked is a huge undertaking.

Canned, frozen, and fresh goods—1.8 million pounds annually--are donated by individuals and foundations, corporate and community food drives, and food recovery partners. at present, these partners include 100-plus stores and restaurants, from Publix, winn-Dixie, target and walmart, to whole Foods, trader Joe’s and the capital grille.

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Preparation for the Workforce Excellent job skills are key to gaining independence. To help clients build these skills, and better compete in the marketplace, BHH offers both mentoring and training.

The mentoring program develops job readiness by coaching clients, one-on-one, on writing resumes, submitting online applications, conducting job searches, and practicing proper workplace etiquette. classes to improve English and computer literacy are available as well.

Job training centers on jump starting clients’ careers, through fast-track courses for lucrative positions as hospitality workers, home-health aides, commercial drivers, call center representatives and help-desk technicians. the program is highly successful, both in completion and job placement rates, says Swedenborg. “Students enrolled to become home health aides, for example, rarely drop out, and 85 to 90 percent find work after graduation.”

Health Care Services Added this year, BHH expanded its spectrum of services with medical and dental care.

Joining forces with another non-profit, Genesis Community Health, BHH established a clinic at 30 sE 6th street in downtown Boca, where people from across the county receive physical exams, lab tests, and other primary care procedures. the ultimate goal is to treat 3,000 patients a year. to complement the health clinic, a dental clinic, housed on crawford Boulevard, opened in september.

Sound Fiscal Footing Funding for BHH many operations spans individual donations (40 percent), to dollars garnered through foundations and fundraising. The organization hosts two signature fundraising events a year, Bowling for Bread, part of the Boca chamber Festival Days calendar, and Monopoly & casino Night, highlighted by a Monopoly competition. grant monies, which totaled $665,000 in 2015, also contribute a fair amount to BHH revenues.

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For the future, BHH will continue to follow its strategic plan with 20/20 vision, says Swedenborg. “Our roadmap for the next five years focuses on moving our clients to greater self-sufficiency. Together, we’ll build the bridge from basic needs to independence.”

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nce called the Habilitation center for the Handicapped, the Habcenter provides a supportive environment for people with mental and physical disabilities to learn valuable skills related to getting a job. their clientele may include people who are autistic (from low to high functioning), who have Down’s Syndrome, Cerebal Palsy, Spina Bifida, and other issues, including mental issues, such as having severe anxiety disorder. those who come here learn about how to get a job, but also how to keep one, including how to deal with co-workers or ask their boss for a raise.

“They may have a hard time understanding the office culture,” says Maryelle Jones, Employment services program coordinator. “the workers may have a drink after work or celebrate a birthday. sometimes, [our clients] don’t understand. they need to learn to communicate in the proper way and not take things so seriously. they don’t understand joking. we look at the personalities within the job and show them how to navigate in the environment.”

Jones has just started with Habcenter, but has worked as an advocate for 20 years. she has been a job coach since 2009. in addition, she coaches the special Olympics. she has learned some coping skills at home as well, since her 32-year-old daughter has autism. she adds, “we help the people to understand the work environment, and the job’s responsibilities. we do role-playing, pretending to be a boss or a coworker

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and we make-believe a problem comes up.” the clients can do manufacturing jobs in-house at their HaBcO Manufacturing, working in very detailoriented skills, such as assembling and repairing products like circuit boards, cell phones and anti-theft security devices for other companies. in addition, they can work in the in-house nursery, which is the biggest of its kind in Palm Beach county. Jones is now coordinating with companies to be able to place the clients in jobs outside of the Habcenter as well. “i am teaming with a center [at the Florida atlantic university] that works with people with autism and related disabilities.” she is also working with students who are transitioning out of high school. when someone wants to join the program, the staff will sit down with them, or the person’s parents and determine what he or she likes to do and what his/ her strengths are. “it is a process. some stay with us forever,” says Jones, adding that when people leave the in-house program and go out to work in other jobs, the staff does a follow-up with them at least twice a month and maintains a liaison relationship between the employer and employee.

Director of Programs Monique De La torre says, “we have been here for 38 years. [the in-house

work that is done here] funds what we do. a lot of nonprofits strive to be self-sufficient like we are. It’s like the girl scouts. their cookie sales support them.

Here everybody gets paid, [workers and staff]. we serve 200 people [150 with special abilities]. we also get government funding. they pay us for clients who come and receive training. the workers get paid by the piece [for technical work they do]. we work with acR Electronics, Motorola, Electronics inc., aerospace technologies, Reagan wireless corporation, advanced Media, Lockheed Martin [and others].” she adds, “we have a men’s group, anger management [and other groups] and we also have recreational activities: karate, yoga, arts, basketball … it is a very active place, a place for growth and development. “i want everyone to be educated about people with special needs to lessen the stigma. they can be such an asset to the community. i go to the schools and am highly involved with the chamber [and talk about what we do].”

On august 12, governor Rick scott visited the center and honored their executive director, Bob DiRocco, for the company’s growth and for being a job creator.

The HabCenter is located at 22313 Boca Rio Rd. in Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-483-4200 or visit www.habcenter.

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Florida Sea Turtle Company: A Rising Success YEA! Graduate Skylar Mandell Finds Success in Business skylar Mandell, a 2016 graduate of the Boca chamber’s young Entrepreneurs academy (yEa!) has taken her business to a new level. what started as a bracelet business called, “Moody Buddhi”, has quickly evolved into the growing success that is the Florida sea turtle company.

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yEa! is a nine-month program that walks students in grades 6-12 through the process of starting their own, REaL businesses. skylar Mandell, a junior at saint andrew’s school in Boca Raton, did just that. Originally, her company focused on designing bracelets of all types. soon after, skylar’s aunt paid a visit to one of her favorite local shops, Blueline surf and Paddle in Jupiter, Fla., while wearing one of skylar’s custom designs. Blueline agreed to sell a few of the bracelets as a trial run. Not only did the bracelets sell, but customers began to specifically request one particular design: a brightly colored beaded bracelet with a simple sea turtle charm.

Skylar filled an order of 50 bracelets for Blueline, but in just two short weeks, they were looking to order more! with the help of skylar’s mom, stephanie, and younger sister, sydney, the Florida sea turtle company was launched – with a focus on giving back to the community. skylar commented, “My mom and i started to research sea turtle conservation organizations in our state, and we were surprised to learn that Florida has one of the largest populations of these majestic animals that are on the endangered species list. we wanted to help, to really make a difference, so we came up with the idea to start a company where we can make bracelets, sell them locally, and donate 10% of all proceeds to sea turtle conservation centers in Florida.” the Mandell family has come together in the past three months and have personally handmade and sold nearly 2,000 bracelets. they are currently available at the following locations: • Boardroom on Atlantic (Delray, FL) • Mora Girls (Deerfield Beach, FL) • Fannies Finds (Parkland, FL) • Blueline Surf & Paddle (Jupiter, FL) • Gumbo Limbo Gift Shop (Boca Raton, FL) • Daggerwing Nature Center (Boca Raton, FL) • Sonic Surf Shop (Ft. Pierce, FL) • Gift Shack at Office Depot Foundation (Boca Raton, FL) • Suncoast Surf Shop (Treasure Island, FL) • Salty Dog Surf Shop (Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach) • Cathy’s Place (Cape Cod, MA)

Founder of the Florida Sea Turtle Company, Skylar Mandell

what started as a simple idea in the Boca chamber’s young Entrepreneurs academy program has developed into a successful business that has major local economic benefits. In fact, Skylar gave the first donation from Florida Sea Turtle Company’s profits to Gumbo Limbo right here in Boca Raton. It’s her dream that this company can truly make a difference. Rest assured, it already has.

For more information on the Florida sea tur tle company, please visit w w w.Floridaseatur tlecompany.com or send an email to Floridaseatur tlecompany@gmail.com. the young Entrepreneurs academy (yEa!) is a groundbreaking class that transforms middle and high school students into real entrepreneurs. the class (comprised of students ages 11-18) meets after school one day a week from september through May. classes are held at our saint andrews school in Boca Raton. through the class, students develop business ideas, write business plans, conduct market research, pitch their plans to a panel of investors, and actually launch and run their own real, legal, fully formed companies.

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19 students (pictured) were awarded scholarships

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the event was held over a two-day period at the campus of Florida atlantic university in Boca Raton.

Instructor Matthew Muzzarelli

the Bootcamp is an overview of unfamiliar question types and a mastery of the strategies needed to get past every sat-tested concept.

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Bootcamp Scholarship award winners cameron calloway

Felipe gonzalez

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FORMER CFO LAUNCHES WELLNESS SPACE, A WELL-BEING STUDIO DEDICATED TO HELPING OTHERS ACHIEVE HAPPINESS

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hen Lissette Balbiers of Boca Raton visited the Chopra Center in Carlsbad, California, in 2014 she was transformed in just a few days.

Space, located at 717 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33432, (www.thewellbeingspace. com) is Balbiers’ answer to that encouragement.

A former financial executive and CFO for multinational corporations for 18 years, she coped with high levels of stress in her professional role, while also managing a household and raising two children.

She dealt with the pressures of working in a political environment, managing changes in economic settings and handling the various responsibilities that came with the job.

In short, her life had overwhelmed her.

After her stay at the Chopra Center, she felt calmer, lighter – both physically and emotionally – less judgmental of herself and others, and happier. While at the Chopra Center, Balbiers had the opportunity to meet Founder Deepak Chopra and mentioned the need for a similar center on the East Coast. Chopra encouraged her to build her own center. The Wellbeing

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The well-being studio offers , yoga classes for adults and kids, meditation sessions and workshops on how to achieve inner peace.

Clients can pay for services per session or per day, or they can opt for unlimited usage with a monthly membership fee. Special monthly membership fees are available for students, military and seniors.

“My growing passion for wellness and meditation has taken me on a journey to start my second career, helping others reach overall physical, emotionally and spiritual wellbeing,” she said.

As a testament to her dedication to her new career, Balbiers also became a Chopra Center Certified Instructor and continued her education in Yoga and Ayurveda.

The Wellbeing Space also hosts experts in health and wellness such as Dr. . Akhilesh Sharma B.A.M.A., N.D., Ph.D. (Herbal Medicine) and Ayurvedic Consultant who

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On this rare visit to Florida, Dr. Akhilesh will be holding consultations from September 22-23 book now as these appointments fill up fast. Wellbeing Space also hosts ongoing cutting edge workshops on topics such as Accessing your Inner Pharmacy, Clear Minded Open Heart Meditation and A Course In Miracles with Dr. Brian Sheen.

“I know firsthand the challenges that exist to stay healthy and deal with the immense stress that comes with combining a demanding job and a full personal life,” she said. “If I can help people have the same transformation I did through leading an Ayurvedic lifestyle and through meditation, then I know my mission is worthwhile. I want to help people live the most joyful and healthful life possible.”

The Wellness Space is designed to improve its clients’ overall physical and emotional wellbeing through a holistic approach based on meditation, physical activity and Ayurvedic nutrition and to provide clients with the tools that will empower them to make the most nourishing life choices.

To learn more about The Wellbeing Space and its calendar of events, visit www.thewellbeingspace. com or call 561-419-0400. Find The Wellbeing Space on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ thewellbeingspace.

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BEAUTY/PERSONAL CARE LISTING NO. BBF-117212128

LOCATION Broward, Florida

CATEGORY Barber Shop

PRICE 175,000

DOWN 125,000

ADJ NET 135,598

SALES 313,517

Profitable Barber Shop in East Broward. Broward’s most Luxurious & Upscale barber shop. $200k invested in furniture & build-out. 9 barber stations available to produce revenue. Great East Broward location which is pivotal to the shops success. 7 barbers on staff + 1 manicure/ esthetician on staff. All barbers are 1099. Lease ext. to 2021 (Rent 2917/month). Bus. will suit either a barber or an operator mgr. w/owner benefit reducing to $95,000. Seller is looking to relocate-Business is priced to sell NOW!

BUSINESS SERVICES LISTING NO. BBF-117212243

LOCATION Palm Beach, Fl

CATEGORY Applicant Screen

PRICE 199,000

DOWN 199,000

ADJ NET 80,227

SALES 319,317

Reason for Sale: Focusing on other business. Profitable Fingerprinting Service Business in Palm Beach County. Rare to the market. New listing! Great service business with annual profits of $80k per year. Services offered level 2 live scan fingerprinting, background checks, drug screening. Easy to grow by offering mobile fingerprinting. 2 experienced employees. Absentee ownership. Great website SEO presence. Perfect books & records. Low rent.

LISTING NO. BBF-117212434

LOCATION Palm Beach, Fl

CATEGORY PRICE Speciality Services 1,000,000

DOWN 250,000

ADJ NET 264,418

SALES 488,779

Virtual tour firm with cutting edge technology. Rare to market! This company services the who’s who of major national companies in the US. Specialty market niche will be disclosed after an buyer executes an NDA. Profits margins are very lucrative. Relocate anywhere in the US. Three-1099 contractors service clients. Only overhead is programming and labor.No debt. Strong upside potential as their technology can be applied to other industries.

CONSTRUCTION LISTING NO. BBF-117211402

LOCATION Broward, Florida

CATEGORY A/C contract

PRICE 230,000

DOWN 230,000

ADJ NET 105,094

SALES 400,020

15 yr old Residential/Commercial A/C contractor. 80% residential/20% comm. Clients include retail/gas stations/corporate industrial, banks & more. Long tenured clients. 3 exp. technicians on staff. Seller services the Tri-county area. 2 trucks included in the sale -2001 Mitsubishi Fuso & 2006 GMC Savanah. Owner benefit $115k for owner operator managing the business. Same phone number for 15 yrs. RE available for $75k. Visa qualified with w-2 employees.

JEWELRY

LISTING NO. BBF-117212401

LOCATION Martin, FL

CATEGORY Clock & Watch

PRICE 500,000

DOWN 250,000

ADJ NET 177,871

SALES 618,517

Profitable Franchise Specializing in Watch, Jewelry & Smartphone Repair. Est. since 1992 in Martin county’s only shopping mall. Seller absentee & has exp. ee’s & mgmt in place. Franchisor est since 1987 & there are over 150+ franchisees in 26 states. Owner benefit for a working owner $175k+. Perfect bks & records. Should qualify for Bank financing & VISA applicants. This is a recession-resistant, yr-round, service bus. that won’t be made obsolete by the Internet, unlike other brick-&-mortar retailers.

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MEDICAL RELATED BIZ LISTING NO. BBF-117210908

LOCATION Broward, Florida

CATEGORY Medical MD

PRICE 1,200,000

DOWN 250,000

ADJ NET 316,158

SALES 1,360,935

Rare opport. to purchase a profitable & est. Cosmetic Surgery Center. Seller Financing w/$250k down over 5 yrs at 6%. 8000 sq ft beautifully built out Aesthetic & Surgery center w/2 fully equip. operating rooms. Great opport. for a relocating Cosmetic surgeon or recent grad to enter this lucrative market. 2015 sales $1.35 mil w/an owner benefit of $316k +. Perfect bks & records (3 yrs of tax return on file).

Exp. staff will stay. All buyers must submit financial statement & bio prior to exec. summary.

PHOTOGRAPHY LISTING NO. BBF-117211759

LOCATION Broward, Florida

CATEGORY Photo Studio

PRICE 275,000

DOWN 75,000

ADJ NET 156,868

SALES 388,327

Profitable Photo Studio w/Est. School Contracts. Since 2002 this photography co. has enjoyed a unique niche in school photography for upper & lower schools in Broward County. One of only 10 photo studios to be approved by the Broward Cnty school board. Addt’l services offered incl. weddings, Bar & Bat Mitzvah & prod. shoots. Complete in house lab w/photographic printer & large format printing capabilities.

Exp. staff in place. Buyer doesn’t need to be a photographer. Buyer must qualify financially.

REAL ESTATE RELATED LISTING NO. BBF-117212382

LOCATION Broward, Florida

CATEGORY Inspection Service

PRICE 299,000

DOWN 75,000

ADJ NET 170,867

SALES 284,333

Reason for Sale: Relocating- Extremely Profitable Inspection Services business. 3 businesses in 1- Seller provides Property, Insurance & Mold Inspections. Established since 2007 servicing the Tri-County area. Full time office assistant runs daily operations. Perfect books & records. Potential for bank financing. Owner Benefit $165k + Home based/Relocatable. No weekends. Loyal repeat customers with strong brand name.

RESTAURANTS LISTING NO. BBF-117212106

LOCATION Broward, Florida

CATEGORY Fast Food Mall

PRICE 75,000

DOWN 75,000

ADJ NET 86,317

SALES 367,004

Profitable Deli in a Busy Food Court. One of the busiest destinations in So. FL. Great foot traffic. Deli serves all the traditional deli favorites like soups, sandwiches, knishes & lots more. Prime location in the food court. Low rent of $2500/month+. 11% of sales over $22k. Rent incl. telephone/pest control/hood cleaning. Owner benefit $85k for working owner. Sales exceed $365k for 1st year. Newly remodeled 1 yr ago.

Go for lunch, but sale remains confidential.

RETAIL MISCELLANEOUS LISTING NO. BBF-117212398

LOCATION Broward, Florida

CATEGORY Retail Health

PRICE 450,000

DOWN 450,000

ADJ NET 128,546

SALES 659,386

Highly profitable dietary supplement chain with 3 locations + internet. Est. since 1990 helping the local community achieving optimal health through dietary supplements. 3 locations throughout out Broward. $225k worth of inventory included in sale. Owner benefit 125k +. Visa OK. Exp. staff at each location. Great books & records. POS system in place. Full security system at each location. Executive summary available after NDA. Seller will transition for 90 days at no cost.

LISTING NO. BBF-117212211

LOCATION Palm Beach, FL

CATEGORY Retail Tobacco

PRICE 369,000

DOWN 75,000

ADJ NET 145,514

SALES 516,812

Reason for Sale: Focusing on other retail location- Extremely Profitable South Palm Beach tobacco Shop. Est. since 2010 selling anything smoke related. Great location in South Palm beach. Low rent/low overhead. Absentee owner makes $100k. Owner operator makes $135k.

Perfect books & records. Visa qualified. $50k of inventory included. Lender pre-qualified. New A/C. Strong anchors in plaza.

SIGNS

LISTING NO. BBF-117211185

LOCATION Broward, Florida

CATEGORY Sign Companies

PRICE 279,900

DOWN 75,000

ADJ NET 108,573

SALES 477,159

Est & Profitable Sign Franchise in Broward County. Nat’l sign franchise w/the strongest name recognition in the industry. Seller mfg’s Vinyl, wide format digital printing, vehicle wraps, storefront signs, indoor & ext signs. Services Comm’l accts, municipalities, R/E, Prop Mgmt, ad agencies & much more. Exp Staff. Fully equip. Franchisor training for 1 wk & ongoing support. Transfer fee pd by buyer. Owner benefit $107k & $477k Sales for 2015. Visa qual. w/ W2 ee’s. (Tax Returns on File) Lender pre-qual.

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stallone’s italian kitchen 9181 glades rd boca raton (561) 483-0009

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efes Bistro fish & Grill house 8903 glades rd D7 boca raton (561) 488-8883

lime fresh mexican Grill 20642 state rd 7 #1 boca raton (561) 488-9870

Pita n Go 22767 state rd 7 boca raton (561) 477-0633

Latin/Mexican

la Granja 21126 st andrews blvd boca raton (561) 392-1020

casa Do Pão 22829 n state rd 7 boca raton (561) 852-8390

PaDrino’s cuBan 20455 state rd 7 boca raton (561) 451-1070

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East Boca American/Steakhouses the little chalet 485 s Federal Hwy Boca Raton (561) 325-8000 13 aMerican taBle 451 E Palmetto Park Rd Boca Raton (561) 409-2061

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aBe & louie’s 2200 glades Rd Boca Raton (561) 447-0024

choPs loBster Bar 101 Plaza Real s Boca Raton (561) 395-2675

the MeltinG Pot 5455 N Federal Hwy Boca Raton (561) 997-7472

Boca BurGer house 499 NE spanish River Blvd #7., Boca Raton (561) 900-5030

Grille on conGress 5101 congress ave Boca Raton (561) 912-9800

Morton’s 5050 town center cir #219 Boca Raton (561) 392-7724

Boca resto 3360 N Federal Highway Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-430-5639

houston’s 1900 Nw Executive center cir., Boca Raton (561) 998-0550

Mozart café 7300 w camino Real Boca Raton (561) 367-3412

Boca landinG 999 E camino Real Boca Raton (561) 368-9500

J. alexander’s 1400 glades Rd Boca Raton (561) 347-9875

Pavilion Grille 301 yamato Rd #1201 Boca Raton (561) 912-0000

Brewzzi 2222 glades Rd Boca Raton (561) 392-2739

ke’e Grill 17940 N Military trail #700 Boca Raton (561) 995-5044

Butcher Block Grill 7000 w camino Real Boca Raton (561) 409-3035

Max’s Grille 404 Plaza Real Boca Raton (561) 368-0080

season’s 52 2300 Nw Executive center Dr Boca Raton (561) 998-9952

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COMMUNITY NEWS Whistle stop 395 ne spanish river blvd boca raton (561) 750-7867

Asian AsiA BYLINERestAuRAnt HERE 7600 w camino real #101 boca raton (561) 544-8100 Bluefin sushi 861 yamato rd #1 boca raton (561) 981-8986 five spice AsiAn stReet MARket 1200 yamato rd # a1 boca raton (561) 989-1688 kApoW noodle BAR 431 Plaza real boca raton (561) 347-7322 p.f. chAng’s 1400 glades rd boca raton (561) 393-3722 sushi Rock 174 yamato rd boca raton (561) 981-8440 uncle tAi’s 5250 town center cir boca raton (561) 368-8806 Rice sushi 6063 sw 18th st #108, boca raton, FL 33433 (561) 392-8808

French le RivAge 450 ne 20th st #103 boca raton (561) 620-0033 lA nouvelle MAison 455 e Palmetto Park rd boca raton (561) 338-3003

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Indian kAsi 690 yamato rd boca raton (561) 210-7949

Italian cAnnoli kitchen eAst 2001 n Federal Hwy boca raton (561) 338-2929 cARRABBA’s itAliAn gRill 6909 sw 18th street boca raton (561) 544-8838 cAsA d’Angelo 171 e Palmetto Park rd boca raton (561) 996-1234 Josephine’s itAliAn RestAuRAnt 5751 n Federal Hwy boca raton (561) 988-0668 lA lunA itAliAn BistRo 5030 champion blvd boca raton (561) 997-1165

RoMAno’s MAcARoni gRill 2004 nw executive center ct boca raton (561) 997-5492 Rotelli pizzA & pAstA 698 yamato rd boca raton (561) 549-0900

Pubs/Sports Bars duBlineR iRish puB 435 Plaza real boca raton (561) 620-2540

sAl’s itAliAn RistoRAnte 861 yamato rd #2 boca raton (561) 997-0808

gluttonous goAt 99 se Mizner blvd #114 boca raton (561) 923-9457

tAliA’s tuscAn tABle 4070 n Dixie Hwy boca raton (561) 362-0874

hooteR’s 2240 nw 19th st #1101a boca raton (561) 391-8903

tAnzy RestAuRAnt 301 Plaza real boca raton (561) 922-6699

MilleR’s Ale house 1200 yamato rd boca raton (561) 988-9142

tRAttoRiA RoMAnA 499 e Palmetto Park rd boca raton (561) 393-6715

tAp 42 5050 town center cir #247 boca raton (561) 235-5819

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cuBAn cAfe RestAuRAnt lA villettA RistoRAnte 3350 nw boca raton blvd 4351 n Federal Hwy boca raton boca raton (561) 750-8860 (561) 362-8403 lAs fAJitAs MARio’s osteRiA 2298 n Dixie Hwy 1400 glades rd #210 boca raton boca raton (561) 620-1981 (561) 239-7000 los tAcos nick’s neW hAven pizzA 1956 ne 5th ave 2240 nw 19th st #904 boca raton boca raton (561) 757-6126 (561) 368-2900 Rocco’s tAco’s positAno itAliAn 5250 town center cir RestAuRAnt boca raton 4400 n Federal Hwy #109 (561) 416-2131 boca raton (561) 232-3668 Renzo’s of BocA 5999 n Federal Hwy boca raton (561) 994-3495

tAveRnA kyMA 6298 n Federal Hwy boca raton (561) 994-2828

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MezA MediteRRAneAn gRill & BAR 690 yamato rd boca raton (561) 998-7787

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tilted kilt 3320 airport rd suite 1 boca raton (561) 338-5458 Wishing Well iRish puB 111 se Mizner blvd #9 boca raton (561) 750-5208 yARdhouse 201 Plaza real #1201 boca raton (561) 417-6124 zinBuRgeR Wine & BuRgeR BAR 6000 glades rd boca raton (561) 393-3252 while we will always try for 100% accuracy, we might have missed a favorite restaurant of yours in our dining guide. Please contact me at either 305.332.9101 or at Jerry@citynewsmagazine. com with any changes or comments you have. thank you. noVeMber 2016

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HEALTHY EATINGS COMMUNITY NEWS

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ven if you’ve mastered the art of a smart workday lunch and can pick the most nutritious items on a restaurant menu like a pro, eating healthy at home is an unexpected downfall many people face.

When you find the chance to take a break from the busy pace of life and spend some time at home, it can be easy to slip into an all-indulgence mindset. Just remember that doesn’t have to mean going all-out on junk food.

Enjoy the comforts of home and keep your eating on track with these helpful tips.

When you’re spending time with family it’s easy to catch a carefree spirit while you’re running the bases in an impromptu game of backyard baseball or being tempted by yet another imaginary dessert from the kiddie kitchen. when playtime winds down for dinner, there’s no reason for the fun to stop. Have kids get hands-on to help assemble a healthy meal everyone can enjoy. skip the cutting, peeling and mess by using Dole Jarred Fruit to prepare salads, desserts and even main dishes that satisfy the whole family’s sweet tooth.

When you’re tackling chores From seasonal landscaping to the myriad projects you’ve been putting off, the list of chores around the

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house may seem never-ending. Remember to stay hydrated, especially if you’re working outdoors, and be sure you make time to eat, even if it’s just a quick bite to keep you fueled. Air-popped crackers and hummus is a smart alternative to chips and dip, or get your pick-me-up from a handful of nuts and a serving of sweet, juicy fruit.

When you want to be a couch potato When a new TV season begins this fall, keep your guilty pleasure in check with quick, healthy dishes to enjoy as you binge watch your favorite shows.

Keep your kitchen stocked with ingredients such as high quality, ready-to-eat Dole Jarred Fruit so you can create quick and easy snacks with a serving of fruit in between episodes or during a commercial break. For more recipes you can enjoy at home, visit dolesunshine.com.

Sweet Treats Tickle your taste buds with these tricks that transform a kitchen staple like jarred fruit into a tasty treat: • Brighten up bland yogurt or frozen waffles with a serving of jarred fruit, such as sliced peaches or mandarin oranges.

• Dip jarred pineapple chunks in melted chocolate and pop them in the freezer until hardened.

• Top a serving of jarred tropical fruit with coconut flakes for an island escape.

Pineapple Parfait Total time: 10 minutes servings: 1 1 jar (23.5 ounces) Dole Pineapple Chunks 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt 2 vanilla wafers, crushed Measure 1/2 cup drained fruit. spoon pineapple chunks into dessert glass. spoon yogurt over pineapple. sprinkle crushed wafers on top.

Tropical Rum Raisin Dessert total time: 30 minutes servings: 4 1 jar (23.5 ounces) Dole Tropical Fruit, drained, juice reserved 1/2 cup Dole Seedless Raisins 1/4 cup spiced or coconut rum 2 cups vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt, divided 4 teaspoons toasted shredded coconut, divided Place fruit in medium bowl and set aside. In small bowl, combine raisins, rum and 1/4 cup reserved juice. allow raisins to soak at least 20 minutes until plump.

Drain off liquid.

Combine fruit and rum raisins; spoon into serving bowls. Top each bowl with 1/2 cup scoop of ice cream

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and top each with 1 teaspoon toasted coconut. tip: 1/2 teaspoon rum extract and 1/2 cup reserved juice may be used instead of rum.

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

total time: 15 minutes servings: 1 1/2 cup refrigerated cooked chicken breast strips 2 bibb or boston lettuce leaves 1/2 cup Dole Mandarin oranges, drained 2 teaspoons slivered almonds 1 tablespoon light asian salad dressing Divide chicken equally inside two lettuce leaves, making two wraps. add 1/4 cup of Dole Mandarin oranges and 1 teaspoon slivered almonds into each wrap. serve lettuce wraps with light asian salad dressing for dipping.

Orange Chipotle Avocado Toast

total time: 10 minutes servings: 1 1 slice whole wheat bread 1/2 avocado, diced or smashed salt pepper 1/3 cup Dole Mandarin oranges, drained 1/2 teaspoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped 1/4 lime Lightly toast whole-wheat bread and top with diced avocado. season with salt and pepper, to taste. in medium bowl, toss oranges with chipotle peppers.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Aid To Victims Of Domestic Abuse D

omestic violence is everyone’s business. Almost every day one can find a story in the news concerning the violent beating or killing of a loved one.

Children are often unintended victims of these horrific crimes that are far too common. according to the center for Disease control, one in every four women one in every seven men in the united states reports that she or he has BYLINEand HERE been the victim of intimate partner violence at some point in their lives. (cdc.gov).

People in our very own community recognized this problem many years ago. a little more than thirty years ago, a diverse group of concerned citizens in southern Palm Beach County identified the lack of a safe place for victims to find shelter in their immediate time of need. they met, planned and raised funds to open a safe haven in the southern part of the county. aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Inc. (AVDA) was formed as a nonprofit corporation in 1985 and opened the doors to its emergency shelter with room for 12 residents in early 1986 and provided a crisis hotline to offer safety planning and counseling to victims during their time of need. throughout the years, aVDa has grown substantially. today, aVDa can shelter up to 95 people at any one time and provides extensive outreach and violence prevention programs. Each year, aVDa provides residential programming to more than 400 individuals. all services, including community education and violence prevention programming reach more than 10,000 people each year.

Rosemary Krieger, Survivor& speaker, Johanna Orozco AVDA President & CEO, Pam O’Brien.

aVDa’s mission is to a comprehensive community anti-stalking promote violenceprogram that has been used as a national model. free relationships aVDa serves on the Palm Beach county sexual and social change assault Response team. aVDa collaborates by offering with local agencies to consult with the child alternative choices Protection investigation teams when domestic to end violence violence is identified toward the goal of keeping and domestic the child or children with the nonviolent parent abuse. as one of and holding the perpetrator of the violence 42 state-certified accountable for his or her violent crimes. Last domestic violence year, aVDa was awarded a highly-competitive centers in Florida it federal grant to establish a program to Engage provides adults and Men and Boys in the Prevention of Violence their children with against women and girls. (left to right) AVDA Board Treasurer, Nadege Bernard-Ahrendts AVDA Board Vice Chair, Beverly Cordner, Ben Krieger, Rosemary Krieger & David Rafidus a 24-hour, 7 days a week emergency aVDa receives tremendous support from the local shelter. while in shelter victims are offered crisis counseling, food and clothing, community. aVDa’s 17th annual Race for Hope (5, 10k and Kid’s Dash) will be legal advocacy, safety planning and relocation assistance. yet aVDa is much held December 3rd at anchor Park in Delray Beach. aVDa’s 10th annual Heart of more than a basic safe shelter. in addition to providing these core services, aVDa a woman Luncheon will be held February 21, 2017 at the Boca Resort. Please see is a lead agency in the country, offering many more services than required to aVDa’s website at avdaonline.org for more information. aVDa’s 24 hour hotline is further assist victims of domestic violence and their children. while in shelter or available to assist anyone concerned with domestic violence. transitional housing at aVDa’s casa Vegso, residents can obtain assistance on site by a licensed therapist who specializes in helping adults and children overcome aVDa wants everyone to know that domestic violence does not discriminate. the effects of physical, emotional or psychological trauma. a health and wellness Perpetrators of domestic violence are often exceptionally charming, kind, intelligent program offers yoga and yoga nidra taught by certified yoga instructors to help and very controlling of their partners. intimate partner violence can happen to survivors who are coping with anxiety. Nutrition classes and access to health care anyone without regard to race, religion, income, education or place of residence. professionals provide the opportunity to victims to heal and enhance their personal words matter. wellness. an economic empowerment program, anne’s stEPs (support training and Education for Personal success) helps survivors increase their personal selfanyone who is concerned about domestic violence or dating violence is sufficiency. encouraged to call us anytime. Our 24/7 phone number is (800) 355-8547.

AVDA’s website is avdaonline.org. Services are provided confidentially. aVDa’s community based programs have received substantial recognition nationwide. in collaboration with Legal aid of Palm Beach county, aVDa developed thanks for caring.

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IT’S THEIR BUSINESS

COMEDY • MUSIC • THEATRE

South Florida’s Newest Entertainment Venue

What is a Black Box Theatre?

it has now been one year since the boca black box opened its door to welc ome well over 20,0 0 0 guests to over 175 dif ferent shows, black box theater consists of a simple, somewhat unadorned performance space, usually a large c oncer ts and acts that are produced weekly.

square room with black walls and a flat floor. It is a relatively recent innovation in theater.

Loc ated previously at this location was the new york comedy club and bocanuts, however it ’s now a real 272 seat theater conveniently loc ated just west of turnpike on glades road. the owner, randy singer, who per formed his ver y f irst stand- up comedy act at new york comedy club par tnered up with sc ot t Levine and Larr y ber fond who are now preparing for a second season at this multipurpose venue.

BOBBY COLLINS COMEDY NIGHT NOVEMBER 18th

boc a black box of fers a variet y of enter tainment from comedy, theater, music als, plays, live music concer ts, variet y shows, magic and other acts. one night you could be laughing at a national c omedian, the nex t night you could be rocking to a full -f ledged c oncer t or enjoying the hot jaz z of a 20 - piece orchestra.

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MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS NIGHT MOVES BEST OF BOB SEGAR WITH JUSTINO ZOPPE NOVEMBER 19th

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Friday, 2nd this fSmirnoff irst year well exceeded our October expectations and salesNew were 40% with host“Bruce York Comedy Night st Thursday, October above all 1projections we had! ” - randy singer

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now entering their second year, the par tners plan to of fer over 30 0 diverse high qualit y and af fordable enter taining shows that range from dif ferent live stand- up comic s and rocking concer ts to amazing holiday shows and bewildering hypnotists and magicians!

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comic s c oming include bobby slay ton the Pitbull of comedy, elayne boosler, wendy Liebman and bobby collins. Many c oncer t series are planned including world famous Jaz z stars like nestor torres and ultimate tributes to the eagles, the beatles, the blues brothers and more. Holiday shows booked include Justino zoppe’s “ the Magic of christmas,” sarge with his chanukah chut zpah tour, the nutcracker and i and even Kosher comedy tour.

MikeaVecchione Open Mic Night

New York Comedy Night

Show starts at 8:00pm

the venueThursday, also of fers many for October private21par st ties, October 15th rental oppor tunities Wednesday, weddings, bar and bat mit zvahs, holiday celebrations, plays, rehearsal space, singles events, fundraisers and more. they even host per forming ar ts classes and camps for all ages. the theater also of fers a beer, wine and specialt y cock tail bar and can of fer par ties a full menu supplied by our neighboring restaurants.

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PLANNING YOUR NEXT EVENT, THE BOCA BLACK BOX IS PERFECT FOR: • Weddings • Birthday Parties • Corporate Events • Meetings • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs • Holiday Celebrations

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are so Parties proud to• Corporate of fer various shows that previously were• Anniversary never Weddings“ we • Birthday Events • Engagement Parties Parties brought to west boca, especially the concer ts, live theater and Meetings • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs • Holiday Celebrations • Plays major c omedians who previously only per formed in large regional theaters.” “ we also are happy to of fer free tickets to the communit y 8221 Glades Roadnights #10 BocaonRaton, 33434 for our now famous ny comedy manyFLthursdays” – Larr y www.bocablackbox.com | Phone: 561.483.9036 | Fax: 561.451.2456 | Email: bocablackbox@gmail.com ber fond

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New York Comedy Night

Planning your next event, the Boca Black Box is perfect for:

the main c oncept of the boca black box is to change the way west boc a see’s enter tainment. it ’s an innovation to the theater world featuring a simple, intimate and professional per formance space.

DECEMBER 23rd & 24th

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PET OF THE MONTH

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Muffin

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uffin is a 3 1/2-year-old Ragamuffin. She lives with her siblings Muddy Waters & Minky. They are inseparable. Her favorite thing to do is play chase running through their cat tunnels with her sisters. Muffin is the lover in the family, there is not a person she will not kiss - she even kisses her Vet. Written by Deb & Bob, the servants of Muffin, Muddy Waters & Minky.

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Ready For Adoption Betsy Hi. I am Betsy, a young 5 year old pit bull who has no home. I am very sweet and loving, friendly with all humans, especially children. I just do not get along well with other dogs. I love to play, snuggle and love my masters. Please think of me and take me home.

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Kolo is a Chihuahua who we rescued from 82973846294729. He us 3 years old and already neutered. Kolo is full of love and looking for a family to call his own. He is good with kids and other dogs.

Lexi is a sweet 11 month old American Bulldog Mix. We rescued her mom Dottie from a high kill shelter in Wauchula. She is already spayed and weighs 66 pounds. Lexi is good with kids but would prefer to be not with other dogs or cats.

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PET PAGE

Get Picky About Pet Food Good nutrition puts pets on track for better health

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(Family Features) when a beloved family pet experiences health problems, it can take a toll on the whole family. in some cases, it can take weeks or even months to identify the problem, and more importantly, where the solution lies. in some cases, the answer is as simple as changing what your pet eats.

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Learn more about these common ailments that may be corrected with a new highquality feeding regimen, and talk with your veterinarian about a treatment plan to get your pet back to better health.

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Penny Sales Tax Hike On Broward, PB County Ballots

By DaLE KiNg while voters across the nation are gearing up for the long-awaited Nov. 8 election that will decide the u.s. presidency for at least the next four years along with a bevy of state and federal contests, those who cast ballots in Broward and Palm Beach counties face an even more personal issue - a financial one – when they go to the polls.

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the electorate in the two massive south Florida counties will decide whether to tack another penny on every dollar they spend on items covered by the current 6 percent state sales tax. actually, the ballot questions are different in each county, but the net result is the same – an increase from 6 to 7 percent. and the destination for the cash raised – if voters choose to add another copper Lincoln coin to what they are already paying for their taxable goods – is virtually the same, though Palm Beach county is earmarking 50 percent of total revenue raised to schools.

Voters in Broward face a pair of ballot questions which will each add a half-cent to the sales tax.

Official estimates say the additional penny will add up to $12.6 billion over the 30 life of the increased tax and will be spent mainly on infrastructure, in particular, transportation-related projects.

Broward residents who cast ballots on Election Day will have to adopt both measures to make the effort work. if one question fails, the other does, too.

Meanwhile, in communities from Boca Raton north to the Martin county line, the electorate will be asked to hike the sales tax from 6 to 7 percent for the next decade. the temporary penny-added tax is expected to generate $2.7 billion in new revenue. Half the money will be paid out for improvements to school buildings, general infrastructure such as roads, bridges and drainage and amenities such as parks and fire stations, said todd Bonlarron, assistant Palm Beach county administrator.

Florida allows its 67 counties to add to the base 6 percent sales tax figure. Bonlarron said Broward and Palm Beach are two of only nine counties that have not puffed up the bottom line.

The county official did note that Palm Beach added a half-cent to the sales tax a few years ago. But that, he noted, was “a good example of government putting a tax on the table and having it expire.” it also shows how the county can put a plan in place, execute it and monitor it until it fades into the sunset.

Both Bonlarron and gretchen cassini, assistant to Broward county administrator Bertha Henry, said no organized opposition has emerged to the measures

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in either county. The Broward official said the two ballot questions came about through a “very difficult process.”

For nine months, Broward was unable to reach an accord with the 31 cities on a plan to increase the sales tax. Finally, she said, “we negotiated with all the communities” to create ballot language they could support. cassini said she didn’t want to speculate on whether the ballot question will pass, she did say, “it was polling more than 50 percent [favorable] before we did our outreach.”

Realtors, she said, have expressed concerns about the entire initiative. some residents as well as the federal government are also griping about using the sales tax instead of the property tax to rebuild, restructure and revamp the counties’ innards. in Broward county, every level gets a piece of the pie. the county will get 50 percent of the revenue for the life of the penny sales tax for transportation purposes that include light rail expansion and traffic light synchronization. in addition, unincorporated Broward and the 31 municipalities will get the rest of the cash for projects like road repairs, for 20 years. During the final 10 years of the three-decade assessment hike, 60 percent of revenue will be turned over to Broward’s communities for infrastructure work. the other 40 percent will be shuttled off to the county for regional projects.

the 50 percent chunk in PBc goes to the school district to repair and upgrade schools and their campuses. Bonlarron said Boca Raton education facilities are in line for some cash; specifically, J.C. Mitchell Elementary school, due to get $1 million, and Boca Raton Elementary school. the other half of the money would be split between the county government and the county’s 39 cities and towns. PBc will take 30 percent and the municipalities split the other 20 percent based on their respective populations. the county government plans to spend its share — $810 million – largely to repair roads, bridges, government buildings and other facilities. Like the school district, county government plans to spend a large portion – at least 12 percent – on new projects, including new parks, buildings, streetlights, sidewalks, sheriff’s office substations and a homeless shelter.

Bridge replacement and resurfacing of roads are in order in Boca Raton, Bonlarron said, including Lyons Road and Military trail, sw 18th street and Palmetto Park Road. Park improvements will include work at the south county Regional Park in west Boca, including several new features. if the Broward questions fail, said cassini, “things won’t get any better. there will be no rail beyond the street and no ability to create east-west express buses.” if Palm Beach county turns thumbs down, Bonlarron said officials will have to “look at alternatives – ad valorem taxes, bonding, and service cuts.

in Palm Beach county, government leaders say the tax is need to fix a backlog of problems that began to pile up during the Recession of 2007-2008 and beyond.

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bstructive Sleep Apnea is a common disorder.

If you have OSA, it means that your airways collapse partly or all of the way while you are sleeping. Muscles of upper airway relax when you fall asleep. If you sleep on your back, gravity can cause tongue to fall back. This narrows the airway and can reduce the amount of air getting in the lungs. Narrowed airways causes snoring by making tissue in the back of throat vibrate. Apnea is when the airway is completely closed, so breathing temporarily stops. The airway can collapse repeatedly during the night. Air cannot get in to your lungs, resulting in lack of oxygen. You wake up so you can start breathing again. Frequent awakenings at night can cause sleepiness during the day. Lack of oxygen and frequent nighttime awakenings have negative consequences for your health.

Signs of Obstructive Sleep Apnea 1. Loud or frequent snoring.

2. Choking or gasping while you sleep.

3. Morning headaches.

4. Daytime sleepiness or tiredness.

5. Trouble concentrating. if you have any of symptoms above you may have OSA

Who is at risk for OSA? you are at increased risk if you are: 1. overweight.

2. Hypertension.

3. Male with a neck size of 17 inches or more.

4. Female with a neck size of 16 inches or more.

5. Male over the age of 40.

6. Female over the age of 50.

lose weight, if the patient has intolerance to the cPaP. 2. Dental oral appliances, which are made by the dentist. they bring the tongue and jaw forward to keep the area beyond the tongue open.

3. surgical option, uPPP which is done by the ent specialist.

not all people with osa have risks factors. children can have osa as a result of large tonsils or narrow airways.

Young adults even those who are physically fit may also have osa.

4. also, the lifestyle change including quitting smoking, quitting alcohol, reducing weight, sleeping on the side, and keeping the head at 30 degrees also help for the sleep apnea.

How is OSA diagnosed? your health care provider can refer you to a sleep specialist. sleep study can occur at a sleep center or at your home.

5. new treatment option insPire therapy, also available in selective population.

OSA treatment options: 1. cPaP which is a continuous Positive airway Pressure device, can prevent or reduce serious health consequences of osa. it can help all levels of the osa, which includes mildtosevere sleep apnea. it is most common therapy for osa. it works by keeping the airways open during the nighttime. the patient needs to

Dr. Lal Bhagchandani is a highly regarded, board certified Pulmonary and Sleep specialist who has been practicing in this area for over 15 years, consulting in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine. His practice is located at 2825 N. State Rd 7 Ste. 201 Margate, FL 33063. Visit the website at www.floridapulmonarysleep.com or contact office at 9549174941

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istory mingled with philanthropy and black tie elegance last month when the rotary club of Downtown boca raton held its second annual boca raton Mayors ball.

rotarian Jon a. Kaye, immediate past club president and founding chair of the inaugural 2015 Mayors ball that kicked off the new tradition last year, along with fellow club member and former Among those attending the Boca Raton Mayors Ball Oct. 16 at boca raton city councilwoman Broken Sound Country Club are, from left, Elizabeth and Shaji constance J. scott, took charge Varghese; Lorraine and John Valence. (Photo by Dale King) of the festivities from the podium of the stage in the ballroom at broken sound country in ball proceeds to 25 club the night of oct. 16. nonprofits that serve the city. the event was originally set for the evening of oct. 8, but was postponed due to the threat posed by Hurricane Matthew. “since our club’s primary goal is to keep our outstanding community growing strong, our membership created, established and presented the boca raton Mayors ball as a coveted celebratory and ‘must go’ annual season opener to spotlight our city, its visionaries, stakeholders, achievements and contributions,” Kaye noted. “now, boca raton has its rightful place in time-honored Mayors ball traditions enjoyed by other iconic south Florida cities such as Palm beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami.” a local charity, an iconic historic hotel and a boca raton woman known for her generosity to the community were honored with awards named after George Long, the first mayor of boca raton, appointed in 1924. the recipients included christine Lynn, who has donated millions to complex building designed by famed architect addison Mizner which put boca raton on the tourist map as well as boca Helping Hands, the organization which provides food, job training and educational assistance to the needy. the evening included an oscar-style and champagne arrival, a stylish reception, dinner dance set amid a bocathemed décor, awards presentation and dancing to live music by the steve chase band.

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From left, Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie and her husband, Neil; former Boca Raton Mayor Susan Whelchel and her husband, John. (Photo by Dale King)

boca Helping Hands was just a group of volunteers when it was founded in 1998, but has grown into an organization with nine full time staff members and 300 people who donate their time. From a church in the Pearl city section of boca, it has moved to much larger quarters in the remillard Family resource center at 1500 nw 1st court.

in addition to grant money, John Tolbert, president and general manager of the Boca Raton It offers: the club donated $8,300 to Resort & Club, accepts a George Long Award during the Boca the rotary international Polio Raton Mayors Ball (Photo by Dale King) • A resource center where Plus Program to eliminate screeners meet with potential clients. the disease worldwide, and $5,000 to the boca raton Historical society for community partner support for the • A job mentoring program that includes classes in basic Mayors ball. computer skills and training programs in hospitality, home health care and commercial truck driving. the rotary honored all of boca raton’s mayors with a procession featuring current Mayor susan Haynie and • A lunch program that serves mid-day meals six days a her husband, neil; former Mayor susan whelchel and week and family dinners on thursdays. husband, John; former Mayor and now Palm beach county commissioner steven abrams and wife, Debbie, • Pantry program at the West Boca site. and ex-Mayor bill smith and his wife, bonny. they were guided across the dance floor by Kari Oeltjen, a co-chair • BHH Backpacks containing snacks and meals for from last year. as they lined up in front of the stage, children in government-subsidized breakfast and lunch singer Kendra erika, the daughter of rotarian ingrid programs.

Fulmer and husband, Fred, sang the national anthem.

Patrons at various tables around the expansive dining area and ballroom got glimpse of boca history right in front of them. the Historical society decorated each with bits of memorabilia from the 90 years of the boca resort & club. among those cited were addison Mizner; clarence geist, who purchased the club after it went bankrupt in 1927 and reopened it as the cabana club in 1930; J. Myer schine, who acquired the club in 1944 and famed boca builder arthur Vining Davis, founder of arvida who presided over the club from 1956 to his death in 1962. the club is currently owned by the blackstone group, LP, which purchased it about a decade ago from boca resorts inc. headed by billionaire H. wayne Huizenga. receiving the george Long award on behalf of the resort was President and general Manager John tolbert.

also honored with a george Long award was christine Lynn, a native of Denmark educated in norway who became a registered nurse in 1969. eleven years later, she married eugene M. Lynn and the couple continued his practice of donating to various charities. she kept up his philanthropic efforts following his death in 1999.

Lynn is particularly generous with funds for cancer and heart disease. Lynn university was named for the couple in 1991 and Christine Lynn has kept contributions flowing to boca raton regional Hospital, Hospice by the sea, the american Heart association, the Florence Fuller child Development center and others. she was the major donor for the Lynn school of nursing at Florida atlantic university and the Lynn cancer institute at boca regional Hospital.

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