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“Varicose Veins are more than skin deep”

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ur body does so much day in and day out, and most of that work goes unseen. Our veins have an important job, carrying our blood back and forth to our heart only to be pumped out again. As we age, this daily toil can become more apparent as veins reveal themselves like road maps, especially on our legs. When they become deeper and wider, such as the case of varicose veins, that is when it can be cause for concern.

Not only can varicose veins be unsightly, but they also can be a signal that something else is happening within the body to cause them. Each vein has a tiny valve that helps it do its job, but there can be leaks and the valve can malfunction causing the blood to back up and the vein to bulge. Sometimes, having varicose veins can mean the person with them has cardiovascular problems.

Many people will seek out a doctor to get rid of the unsightly veins, but sometimes the doctor they consult with is more of a plastic surgeon or dermatologist and does not probe deeper to understand the root cause of the issue. But Dr. Ariel Soffer, M.D., FACC, knows “varicose veins are more than skin deep.” He is board certified in cardiovascular disease and, for over 20 years, he has focused his practice on aspects of the cardiovascular system, especially varicose veins.

According to company spokesperson Adam Kustin, people who have issues with their veins often complain of achy legs or numbness, among other symptoms. In order to ascertain the underlying problem, patients who come into our office undergo an ultrasound.

“You and I can walk in and both have the same degree of problems with our veins] and there is no way to tell [the underlying issue] based on the surface,” says Kustin. “It is important to see a doctor.”

sclerotherapy, we inject a saline solution and the blood is magically redirected. It depends on the severity,” he says. “The laser is super accurate and highly effective. It is a low risk procedure.”

Compression socks might be used in recovery as well, Kustin adds.

He said that one of the big culprits is inactivity.

“When you are on your feet eight to 12 hours a day, not moving ... inactivity is the biggest culprit, or sitting with legs crossed...It also can be genetic,” he says.

Mr. Kustin explained that exercising and elevating your legs periodically will help with blood flow. He also recommended compression socks, which he said act like a reverse funnel redirecting blood to the heart. Also weight management is important.

The procedure to fix varicose veins can be relatively simple. Most procedures involve closing the vein, sometimes repairing it.

“If it is a secondary or tertiary vein, we can close it up; a laser heats it and clamps it shut. If we do

Besides working with veins, The Soffer Health Institute also handle other cardiovascular issues, including primary care, everything from allergies to working with weight management. They work with senior care and also have a concierge service, which allows patients basically to “pay for play,” getting special services like having no wait time, obtaining greater access to the doctor, getting an annual physical and more.

Dr. Soffer also keeps his staff up-to-date with the latest medical developments and shares his knowledge on an ABC News Health segment called “Dr. Soffer’s Second Opinion,” and elsewhere.

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The Magazine That Cares

Happy 4th of July With so much happening this month, we salute our veterans who have helped make us what we are today, the greatest country in the world.

This month will also start our FIND THE MISTAKE contest. Every month, we will have 2 mistakes in every magazine. The first 2 readers from each of our 3 magazines who contact us with our errors will each get a $25 gift certificate to a local restaurant.Read carefully.

We are always striving to make your reading experience better and more enjoyable with each new issue, whether it be our magazines or on our digital platforms . This month we are rebranding ourselves as “THE MAGAZINE THAT CARES.” Our charitable efforts will be increased as we will be sponsoring all the Boca Chamber 30 days of Charity events for the month of August. Along with our regular charitable causes, we can’t wait and hope you will join us at some of the events.

July will also showcase our first travel section. We were lucky enough to be invited as guests of the Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood. We loved our experience and you will find our review in our new TRAVEL SECTION.We want you,our readers to send us a story on your favorite vacation(500 words or less). We will post a new favorite each month. This section will be ideal for travel related advertisers.

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Each month might feature a Priest, a Bishop, Reverend, Rabbi or Preacher that you follow.

Lastly,my favorite, our Pet section welcomes the Florida Humane Society, a Broward rescue shelter, to our 2 City News Broward pet section. You may want to visit them and the Tri-County Rescue Shelter in Boca and maybe come home with a new family member. Send us your favorite pet photo and look for it in our Pet Page.

Remember, starting in August, we will be starting our 2nd Annual Pet Halloween Costume Contest.

We are glad you are enjoying our magazines and please send us your comments.

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Summer Safety Tips – Play It Safe and Have Fun in the Sun BYLINE HERE

ahhh. those lazy, hazy days of summer. the kids are running around outside, and the smell of food siz zling on the grill drif ts through the air. summer has of f icially arrived. but wait – before you cool of f in the water or get ready for a delicious picnic, check out these safet y tips so your fun -f illed season doesn’t include a trip to the hospital emergency room.

Keep your cool and drink lot s of water to avoid heat- related illness. Don’t wait until you’re thirst y to drink. Heat cramps, of ten c aused by dehydration, can progress to heat exhaustion and potentially fatal heat stroke. to protect yourself against the heat, stay indoors as much as possible, wear loose -f it ting, light weight clothes; eat well - balanced, light meals; and avoid strenuous work during ex treme heat.

Be water wise and teach your children to swim. At the pool, swim under lifeguard super vision and obey all rules. stay away from water intakes, drains or f ilters in pools and hot tubs since long hair or clothing c ould become entangled. at the lake, river or beach, swim only in designated areas. Don’t dive into shallow water and risk neck injuries or paralysis. if you get caught in an ocean current, swim parallel to shore and wait for the current to lessen. remember that alcohol and water don’t mix when it comes to swimming, diving and boating.

Bake a cake, not your skin. tr y to limit sun exposure during peak times (generally 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and apply sunscreen at least 20 to 30 minutes before you hit the beach or pool and reapply ever y t wo hours. if you do have sunburn, tr y taking a c ool bath or shower, applying aloe gel or other soothing lotion, or taking aspirin or ibuprofen to reduce inf lammation. redness and pain associated with sunburn may not appear immediately, but you could feel the ef fects of blisters and peeling skin for days. severe reactions, which can include fever, chills, nausea or rash, may require medical at tention.

Have fun throwing the ball, not throwing out your back or shoulder. before you star t exercising to get in swimsuit shape, check with your doctor. then make sure you have the right equipment, including properly f it ting shoes. star t slowly to avoid overuse injuries such as tendonitis and be sure to drink lots of water. Don’t forget warm - up and stretching exercises. enjoy a juicy slice of watermelon, dive into a cool pool and build your best sandc astle. you can’t remove all the risks but by put ting safet y f irst and following a few simple steps, you can enjoy your summer and make lots of happy memories. and if an accident does happen, west boca Medical center ’s emergency room is available 24 - hours a day to get you and your family back on track for summer fun. if your condition is not urgent, avoid an unnecessar y wait and check in to our er online at westboc amedctr.c om/check- in.

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Celebrate the Fourth of July with your neighbors at the City of Boca Raton’s July 4th Celebration! Kicking off at 6:30pm, there will be plenty of activities, food and music. The spectacular fireworks show will start at 9 pm. There is a free trolley.

The event will take place at the Countess de Hoernle Park/ Spanish River Athletic Facility, 1000 NW Spanish River Boulevard, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-367-7076.

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July 4th Celebration west boca community council and the Palm beach county Parks and recreation Department present the 10th annual 4th of July celebration! enjoy the kids funzone, concessions, welcome booth & interactive prize wheel, live music by Gypsy Lane and fireworks! Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Gates open at 5:30 pm at Sunset Cove Amphitheater. For more details, visit http://discover.pbcgov.org/.

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The City of Boca Raton’s Summer in the City series will host Liverpool Live- Beatles Tribute band. Sing along to your favorite Beatles songs on July 7th at 7:30 pm at Downtown Boca’s Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza real. For more details, visit www.mizneramp.com.

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Cuts Across the Land: Collage Exhibit by Richard Vergez Richard Vergez is a Cuban-American visual artist whose background in graphic design and audio/visual collaboration is reflected through his handmade collaged works on paper and mixed media. His art has been featured at No Romance Galleries in NYC, Chicago Urban Arts Society and Kids of Dada in London, as well as numerous blogs and international publications. This free exhibit will be held at the Boca Raton Public Library through July 31st. For more details, visit https://fl-bocaraton.civicplus.com/.

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Waking Sleeping Beauty

Everyone is invited to the party celebrating the birth of the new princess... everyone except Mathilda, an oddball fairy notorious for her terrible gifts. When she shows up anyway to present an enchanted spinning wheel, it turns out to be cursed. To be safe, a royal proclamation orders all the spinning wheels in the land to be hidden. But when Princess Aurora turns eighteen, she finds the cursed spinning wheel and falls into an enchanted sleep that can only be undone by true love’s kiss. A fun look at this classic fairy tale!

Waking Sleeping Beauty will take place at 11 am and 2 pm at Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton.

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The City of Boca Raton’s Summer in the City series promises a line-up of free Friday night live music and movies under the moonlight at Downtown Boca’s Mizner Park Amphitheater. Tribute concert attendees ages 21 and over can sample a variety of craft beers from Hollywood Brewery at the Beer Garden starting at 7 p.m. Food and beverages will be available to purchase inside the venue. For more details, visit http://myboca.us/pages/mizneramphi/faq.

7th Annual Levis JCC Run, Sweat & Beers 5K Run/ Walk

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Paul Markhoff Racing for the J for Runners, Racers and Rookies hosts the 7th Annual Levis JCC Run, Sweat & Beers 5K Run/ Walk. The run will take place at 7 pm at South County Regional Park, 12551 Glades Road, Boca Raton. The first 800 people to register will receive a free dri-fit shirt. Following the race, enjoy free wings, beer from Barrel Of Monks Brewing and much more! For more details, call 561-852-3257.

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the city of boca raton hosts summer in the city series at mizner Park amphitheater. Dance along to the hits of Tom Petty with the band, Petty Hearts- Tom Petty Tribute. the show will start at 7:30 pm at Mizner Park amphitheater, 590 Plaza real, boca raton. For more details, visit www.mizneramp.com.

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the city of boca raton invites residents to enjoy a movie in the Park. this month they will feature the movie movie, moana. the Polynesian Dance pre-show is at 7:30 pm at Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza real, boca raton. For more information, visit www.mizneramp.com.

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Gregory Fried: The Charity Man

By Dale King

Aaron Cabrera, a student at the Unicorn Village Academy, with Gregory Fried

not every person can tally up an impressive list of accomplishments in two diverse fields. gregory Fried can – and has. a well-known and respected south Florida jeweler for more than 20 years, Fried has also aided dozens of area charities. He has taken a leadership role in fundraising for many and serves in executive capacities for others. because of his work, he has earned a number of honors – several in just the past few months. as the man himself tells it, he opened gregory’s Fine Jewelry in may 2005 in the shoppes at addison Place, on Jog road across from the morikami museum in Delray beach. two years later, while vacationing in costa rica with his wife, mary ann, he saw a poor family living out of cardboard boxes. “being a small business owner had been occupying all of my time. but after seeing this, i realized i had to give more.” so Fried found his heart’s calling in charity work, and he has spent considerable time and energy making that commitment succeed. to understand the inspiration behind his drive, one need look no further than the framed poem above greg’s desk. Linda ellis’ “the Dash” serves as the motivation for his call to action. “the dash itself,” he said, “represents far more than a punctuation mark; instead, it is the defining mark in my life.” He keeps “the Dash” close as a reminder that life is short, and what he does with the time he’s given, with his “dash,” can make a profound difference. greg said he believes his purpose, simply put, is to give. His generosity extends to many local organizations, including tri-county animal rescue (formerly the tri county Humane society), boca west Foundation, in Jacob’s shoes, JaFco, Florence Fuller child Development center, Jewish Family services, Donna Klein Jewish academy, adolph and rose Levis Jewish community center, among others. speaking of the Florence Fuller cDc, Fried received the tiffany & co. biggest Heart award for his passion to improve lives and his generosity towards non-profits in the community at the 16th annual men with caring Hearts Awards Luncheon, a benefit for FFCDC.

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From left, Barbara Kallen, Gregory Fried, Lauren Douglas and Marcie Weisman. (Photo by Mitchell Zachs)

Gregory Fried and his wife, Ann Marie Morgan-Fried.

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Fried is also known for his service to the Unicorn children’s Foundation for neuro-Diversity. elected in the summer of 2015 as president of the board of directors, he said his mission “is to see through the eyes of the children, and, in turn, discover how to improve their lives.” the accomplished jeweler has been a member of the board of directors since 2012 and was vice president from 2014-2015. “gregory Fried’s history of giving back to the community inspires others to dream more, learn more and do more,” said Unicorn’s executive Director, sharon alexander. “we believe that his vision will help us to build communities of acceptance, support and opportunity for individuals and families challenged by neurodiversity.” currently, she said, one in every six children is labeled because they are diagnosed with autism, aDHD, dyslexia and other neurological challenges. “it’s truly an honor to serve this wonderful foundation,” Fried said when elected president. “i will serve to the

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best of my ability as well as in the best interest of the foundation. we hope to bring those in our community together and support great programs that will allow these wonderful and amazing children an opportunity to have a voice in this world.”

Fried pointed out that the late Dr. stanley greenspan, a beneficiary of the Unicorn Children’s Foundation, “said it best: ‘all children have within them the potential to be great. it is our job to create a great world where their potential can flourish.’” the Foundation works in conjunction with the Unicorn Village academy in west boca raton, a communitybased, five-year life skills, academic and career high school for young people age 13 to 22 who have neurodiversity challenges. so, while greg lives by his “dash,” many often ask about the balance between growing a business and staying committed to charitable endeavors. His answer: barbara Kallen, manager and “the face” of gregory’s Fine Jewelry; marcie weisman, in charge of sales and charitable giving and his devoted wife, mary ann, “who supports me in all my endeavors.” “by taking care of clients’ needs,” he said, “and working alongside the charities, these dynamic women allow me to shine and continue to make contributions to our community.”

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as we near July 4th and the celebration of our independence and freedom as a country, there is something i would like you to consider. our freedoms and independence have been won and kept at a high price. Many men and women have given of their lives or even paid the highest cost of their life for it. Memorial Day was a recent reminder of that. as americans, we try to keep in mind that we want to be good stewards of that freedom we enjoy, partly because we owe it to those who have given and preserved it for us. Freedom is not well preserved when we use it as a license to do whatever we want. there is a scene from the movie, “saving Private ryan” that grips the heart on the issue. at the end of the movie, captain Miller is fatally wounded.

Private Ryan, whom Miller and others had been on a mission to find and keep safe, speaks to him in his last moments. captain Miller, knowing the great cost it took to complete the mission, pulls Private ryan close to him and says with his last breaths, “earn this,” the scene then transforms to many decades later when Private ryan is now an elderly man with his extended family visiting the memorials at normandy. He kneels at the grave of captain Miller, and with a shaky voice, says that he hasn’t gone a day without remembering those words. He says he has tried to live his life as best he could, and he hopes that in his eyes at least, he has earned what was done for him. it was an emotional moment, partly because of the intense burden we realize he carried with him all those years. He wanted to be sure that the sacrifices made on his behalf were not wasted. He did not want to simply use the freedom he had been given as a license to do whatever he wanted. we should all feel a certain sense of that responsibility to those who have gone before us since this great country was formed. we should strive to be good stewards of our freedom rather than abuse it and selfishly use it in inappropriate ways. but i am thankful for this: My god and savior, Jesus christ, who died on the cross for my greatest freedom of all – freedom from sin’s penalty and guilt, did not pull me close and say, “earn this.” He did it for you and me as an act of love and a free gift (ephesians 2:8-10). in fact, we can’t earn what He did for us. His sacrifice on the cross was done because we were helpless on our own as sinners (romans 5:6-8). He did what we could not do. Jesus said, as he died on the cross, “It is finished” (John 19:30). There is nothing we can add to make god accept us. it is by faith that we accept what He has done for us. being right with god is all about what was “done” for us, not what we can “do.”

Having said this, there should still be a desire in our hearts that compels us to be good stewards of god’s wonderful gift of forgiveness and eternal life in Jesus christ. if we have truly accepted god’s grace in Jesus, our lives will reflect the change that grace makes (Romans 6:1-6; 6:15-18). There is no other freedom so precious and needed. though i cannot “earn this,” i can and should strive to say thank you every day of my life to the One who so selfless gave up His life for mine so that i could know real life.

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AND ASTHMA

Summer vacation is a long deserved break from school, but also a worrying time for parents of children suffering from allergies or asthma, as summer camps, barbecues, travel plans involve more preparation and organization.

We are sharing some valuable tips to help raise awareness and have everyone celebrate worry-free.

BEFORE TRAVELING: get a checkup before you leave home, get updated prescription when needed and non-expired medications, ask for a copy of your food action plan or asthma action plan.

TRAVELING BY CAR: know that outdoor air pollution can make symptoms worse. Prefer early morning or late evening driving, when the air quality is better. If you have pollen or mold allergies, keep the windows closed and turn on the air-conditioning to “do not re-circulate” mode. If you use a nebulizer, get a portable one.

TRAVELING BY PLANE: use saline nasal spray once every hour to keep membranes in your nose moist and feel much more comfortable. If you have nasal allergies when flying, swallow or yawn in order to open up your ears and reduce the pressure, and wear earplugs while you fly to keep air from getting inside your eardrum.

EXTREME SPORTS: if you have asthma and plan to scuba dive, run, or try a strenuous sport don’t over-tax the body. If you are mountain-hiking, consider that oxygen levels decrease above 5,000 feet.

Hotel rooms and boat cabins can be home for bed bugs, dust mites and molds in carpeting, mattresses and upholstered furniture. Fumes from cleaning products may also cause problems.

Ask for a “green” room if available. If you are allergic to dust mites, you may want to bring your own dust-proof, zippered covers. If you are sensitive to molds, request a sunny, dry room away from areas near indoor pools. Also, if you have allergies to any animals, ask about the hotel’s pet policy, and request a room that has been pet-free.

CAMPING: make sure to brig long-sleeved shirt, pants, and mosquito repellant to avoid allergic reactions to mosquitos, poison oak, poison ivy and insect stings. Be equipped with ice packs and oral antihistamines; in case of severe allergic reaction seek immediate medical care. Fireworks, bonfires and s’mores are everyone’s mid-summer dream for Independence Day, however be mindful. Fireworks and campfires can cause asthma symptoms to flare. Keep your distance, sit upwind wear a mask to keep smoke out of your lungs, and always carry your inhaler.

Take your time to read this valuable list of suggestions while planning for your trip, you’ll be working more before, but you’ll not need to worry.

Florida Center For Allergy & Asthma Care has 17 convenient locations throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. To schedule an appointment call 1-877-4-ALLERGY or visit florida-allergy.com

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THe fooD sCene exPLoDes WiTH viBranT neW resTauranTs BYLINE HERE

West Boca Asian

sHinJu JaPanese BuffeT 7875 glades rd boca raton (561) 488-4040

HasHi susHi/THai 9845 glades rd boca raton (561) 477-9989

TemPura House 9858 clint moore rd #112 boca raton (561) 883-6088

Lemon Grass HoT PoT 21073 Powerline rd boca raton (561) 609-2200 nikuya susHi THai 11395 w Palmetto Park rd boca raton (561) 826-7224 sHanGHai CiTy 7860 glades rd boca raton (561) 482-1291 saiTo’s JaPanese sTeakHouse 8841 glades rd boca raton (561) 218-8788

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BoLay 5030 champion blvd, suite g1D, boca raton, FL 33496

LinDBurGers 9834 glades rd boca raton (561) 218-5557

CiTy fisH markeT 7940 glades rd, boca raton (561) 487-1600

THe oriGinaL PanCake House 8903 glades rd #1 boca raton (561) 470-4880

American/Steakhouses

THe DuCk Tavern 5901 n Federal Hwy br, FL 33487

Ben’s DeLiCaTessen 9942 clint moore rd boca raton (561) 470-9963

firsT WaTCH 20401 state road 7 boca raton (561) 883-0088

BonefisH GriLL 21065 Powerline rd boca raton (561) 483-4949

GranD Lux Cafe 6000 glades rd #1016 boca raton (561) 392-2141

CaPiTaL GriLLe 6000 glades rd boca raton (561) 368-1077

HurriCane GriLL & WinGs 10125 glades rd boca raton (561) 218-8848

BruCes DeLi 19575 n state rd 7 #7, boca raton, FL 33498 561-483-2331

LonG isLanD BaGeL 21677 state rd 7 boca raton (561) 218-4506

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Pinon GriLL 6000 glades road #1390 boca raton (561) 391-7770 smokey Bones 21733 sr 7 boca raton (561) 852-7870 TGi friDays 20465 south state rd boca raton (561) 483-8443 TruLuCk’s 351 w Plaza real boca raton (561) 391-0755

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Latin/Mexican

Pubs/Sports Bars

Brio Tuscan Grille 5050 town center cir boca raton (561) 392-3777

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

Boca ale house 9244 glades rd boca raton (561) 487-2989

Brooklyn BYLINE HERE Boys Pizza & PasTa 9967 glades rd boca raton (561) 477-3663

casa Tequila 8228 glades rd boca raton (561) 430-5458

Brick yarD micro BreWery 7050 w Palmetto Park rd boca raton (561) 544-0001

DaviTos iTalian 19635 state road 7 #49 boca raton (561) 482-2323

el Balcon De las americas 9964 sandalfoot blvd boca raton (561) 477-2737

Dominic’s i 8177 glades rd #19 boca raton (561) 487-3186

la PerraDa Del GorDo 23039 state rd 7 boca raton (561) 672-1883

olive GarDen 22161 Powerline rd boca raton (561) 750-0786

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

Pizza chef iTalian BisTro 23269 state rd 7 boca raton (561) 477-5252

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

roTelli’s 21747 state road 7 boca raton (561) 852-7110

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

sal’s iTalian risToranTe 7036 w Palmetto Park rd boca raton (561) 417-4149

rancheriTos De Boca colomBian & laTin fooD 8903 glades rd #10 boca raton (561) 479-0047

sTallone’s iTalian kiTchen 9181 glades rd boca raton (561) 483-0009 sTeve’s WooD fireD Pizza 9180 glades rd boca raton (561) 483-5665 Thick & Thin resTauranT & Pizzeria 23062 sandalfoot Plaza Dr boca raton (561) 482-7020

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Mediterranean efes BisTro fish & Grill house 8903 glades rd D7 boca raton (561) 488-8883 PiTa n Go 22767 state rd 7 boca raton (561) 477-0633 Taso’s Greek Taverna 9834 glades rd c9 boca raton 561) 338-3646

Packy’s Grill 11379 w Palmetto Park rd boca raton (561) 482-0052 syBariTe PiG 20642 state road 7 boca raton (561) 883-3200

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 aBe & louie’s 2200 glades rd boca raton (561) 447-0024 Beach Park cafe 896 e Palmetto Park rd. boca raton, FL 33432 (561) 430-3899 Boca BurGer house 499 ne spanish river blvd #7., boca raton (561) 900-5030 Boca resTo 3360 n Federal Highway boca raton, FL 33431 561-430-5639 Boca lanDinG 999 e camino real boca raton (561) 368-9500

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BreWzzi 2222 glades rd boca raton (561) 392-2739 BuTcher Block Grill 7000 w camino real boca raton (561) 409-3035 choPs loBsTer Bar 101 Plaza real s boca raton (561) 395-2675 Grille on conGress 5101 congress ave boca raton (561) 912-9800 housTon’s 1900 nw executive center cir., boca raton (561) 998-0550 j. alexanDer’s 1400 glades rd boca raton (561) 347-9875 ke’e Grill 17940 n Military trail #700 boca raton (561) 995-5044 max’s Grille 404 Plaza real boca raton (561) 368-0080 The melTinG PoT 5455 n Federal Hwy boca raton (561) 997-7472 morTon’s 5050 town center cir #219 boca raton (561) 392-7724 mozarT café 7300 w camino real boca raton (561) 367-3412 Pavilion Grille 301 yamato rd #1201 boca raton (561) 912-0000 season’s 52 2300 nw executive center Dr boca raton (561) 998-9952 JuLy 2017

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dining guide 2017 COMMUNITY NEWS Truluck’s 351 w Plaza real boca raton (561) 391-0755

Indian

WhisTle sTop 395 ne spanish river blvd boca raton (561) 750-7867

Asian BYLINE HERE AsiA resTAurAnT 7600 w camino real #101 boca raton (561) 544-8100 Bluefin sushi 861 Yamato rd #1 boca raton (561) 981-8986

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

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

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

sushi rock 174 Yamato rd boca raton (561) 981-8440

lA villeTTA risTorAnTe 4351 n Federal Hwy boca raton (561) 362-8403

uncle TAi’s 5250 town center cir boca raton (561) 368-8806

MArio’s osTeriA 1400 glades rd #210 boca raton (561) 239-7000

rice sushi 6063 sw 18th st #108, boca raton, FL 33433 (561) 392-8808

nick’s neW hAven pizzA 2240 nw 19th st #904 boca raton (561) 368-2900

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kAsi 690 Yamato rd boca raton (561) 210-7949

le rivAge 450 ne 20th st #103 boca raton (561) 620-0033

posiTAno iTAliAn resTAurAnT 4400 n Federal Hwy #109 boca raton (561) 232-3668

lA nouvelle MAison 455 e Palmetto Park rd boca raton (561) 338-3003

renzo’s of BocA 5999 n Federal Hwy boca raton (561) 994-3495

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rooTs iTAliAn kiTchen 212 s. Federal Hwy. boca raton (561) 757-6581 roTelli pizzA & pAsTA 698 Yamato rd boca raton (561) 549-0900 sAl’s iTAliAn risTorAnTe 861 Yamato rd #2 boca raton (561) 997-0808 TAliA’s TuscAn TABle 4070 n Dixie Hwy boca raton (561) 362-0874 TAnzy resTAurAnT 301 Plaza real boca raton (561) 922-6699 TrATToriA roMAnA 499 e Palmetto Park rd boca raton (561) 393-6715

Latin/Mexican cuBAn cAfe resTAurAnT 3350 nw boca raton blvd boca raton (561) 750-8860 lAs fAJiTAs 2298 n Dixie Hwy boca raton (561) 620-1981 los TAcos 1956 ne 5th ave boca raton (561) 757-6126 rocco’s TAco’s 5250 town center cir boca raton (561) 416-2131

Mediterranean MezA MediTerrAneAn grill & BAr 690 Yamato rd boca raton (561) 998-7787

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

Pubs/Sports Bars duBliner irish puB 435 Plaza real boca raton (561) 620-2540 gluTTonous goAT 99 se mizner blvd #114 boca raton (561) 923-9457 hooTer’s 2240 nw 19th st #1101a boca raton (561) 391-8903 Miller’s Ale house 1200 Yamato rd boca raton (561) 988-9142 TAp 42 5050 town center cir #247 boca raton (561) 235-5819 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. www.bocasbestmagazine.com

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eart-healthy foods can play a role in healthy aging. Whether you enjoy them by the handful as a refreshing snack or use them to add color, crunch and a touch of sweetness to a meal, grapes are a heart-healthy option that make eating better easy.

Grapes of all colors - red, green and black - are a natural source of beneficial antioxidants and other polyphenols. At just 90 calories per serving, they also contain no fat, no cholesterol and virtually no sodium.

With a juicy burst of flavor, grapes show how simple it can be to make good-for-you-dishes that also taste great. Even though California grapes are a snacking staple in most kitchens, you may not realize how versatile they can be for cooking. For example, grapes add a sweet touch to a crunchy yogurt salad and complement the bold spice on a skewer of grilled shrimp. Fresh, flavorful grapes even put a tangy, fresh twist on a soothing glass of iced tea.

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tablespoons zahtar clove garlic, minced teaspoon chopped fresh thyme tablespoons white balsamic vinegar teaspoon honey teaspoon sea salt teaspoon pepper tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil large shrimp (about 2 pounds), shelled and deveined cup whole green California grapes cup whole red California grapes

In medium bowl, combine zahtar, garlic, thyme, vinegar, honey, salt, pepper and olive oil. Whisk to combine. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.

Thread shrimp and grapes onto skewers. Heat grill or grill pan to mediumhigh.

Grill skewers, turning once, until shrimp are lightly charred and cooked through and grapes are caramelized but firm, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Nutritional information per serving: 190 calories; 20 g protein; 12 g carbohydrate; 6 g fat (28% calories from fat); 1 g saturated fat (5% calories from saturated fat); 180 mg cholesterol; 870 mg sodium; 1 g fiber.

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4th of July, War, and the American Spirit

By Christopher Kelly

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s we pause to celebrate the anniversary of our nation’s independence, it seems appropriate to consider the vital role played by the american military in the creation and growth of our nation and its impact on our world.

imagine for a moment a counterfactual history in which Polk did not fight the mexican-american war. How would world war ii, for example, have been different? the Japanese would never have sunk the arizona at Pearl Harbor to start the war, because arizona would have belonged to mexico. it is unlikely that american power, lacking california, would have even stretched to the Hawaiian islands. without Polk’s war, an american naval base at Pearl Harbor would likely never have been built. the atomic bomb would never have been dropped on Hiroshima to finish the war, as it could not have been tested at the trinity site in new mexico.

we are not a militaristic nation, but we are a nation that is deeply proud of our military. we also are not a perfect people. we have made many mistakes. we have not always lived up to our noble ideals. it is important to remember what happened at wounded Knee, my Lai, and abu ghraib. but we must also remember the amazing things the U.s military has done for our world. it all began in massachusetts with “the shot heard round the world” on concord’s

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old north bridge. on april 19, 1775, british soldiers marched from boston to Lexington and concord to seize a cache of arms. they were confronted on the Lexington green by citizen soldiers who were farmers, merchants, and tradesmen. Liberty was not a gift of the english crown; she had to be taken by force with an armed rebellion.

Later that year, american forces invaded british canada. my own ancestor, James Van rensselaer, was a citizen soldier in the siege of quebec, and his commanding officer was benedict arnold. the american revolution is often portrayed in rosy hues due to its remoteness and patriotic outcome. it was, in fact, a horrendously bloody conflict. recent scholarship has placed the total number of americans killed in the american revolution at around 25,000. the total U.s population of the thirteen colonies in 1775 was 2.4 million. thus, more than 1 percent of the population was killed over the course of the nearly eight-and-half-year war. nearly 5 percent of the soldiers in the continental army were of african descent. we fought britain again in the war of 1812. the white House was burned, but major general andrew Jackson rallied a diverse band of soldiers that included african americans, native americans, and even pirates to win the battle of new orleans - the final major battle of that war, which allowed the U.s. to keep the territory acquired through the Louisiana Purchase. in 1846, President Polk launched a war against mexico. this was and remains a controversial chapter in american history. congressman abraham Lincoln opposed the war. Henry David thoreau refused to pay taxes to support the war, and was briefly jailed. even Ulysses grant, who fought in the war, condemned its prosecution in his memoirs. but without the mexican-american war, the states of california, arizona, nevada, Utah, and new mexico would never have been added to the Union. without the mexican-american war, the United states might never have become a coast-to-coast superpower. without that american superpower, the twin scourges of the twentieth century, fascism and communism, might never have been defeated.

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Just over a hundred years ago, in 1917, President wilson led us into the “war to end all wars” in which the american expeditionary Force turned the tide of battle against the central Powers. american citizen soldiers (including my great-uncle Jack wells, who served in the 27th infantry Division) were shipped “over there,” ultimately helping to alter the course of history. by 1918, the german Kaiser was forced to abdicate his throne in 1941, following the Pearl Harbor attack, americans would again be called on to make an indelible mark on the world through fighting on foreign shores, this time against Hitler and imperial Japan. Just over 72 years ago, american soldiers liberated nazi concentration camps like buchenwald and Dachau, thereby helping to end the Holocaust. without american invasions at places like the beaches of omaha and anzio, the world would undoubtedly be a darker place. since world war ii, american forces have remained engaged with europe, garrisoning the nations of former adversaries during the cold war. nato, the most successful alliance in history, was founded, and the cold war was won without a shot being fired. today we face the threat of global terror networks that have perpetrated horrors in, among other places, manchester and London in the United Kingdom, and orlando, Florida, in the United states. we confront isis in the middle east. north Korea’s Kim Jung Un continues to develop weapons that could be capable of striking our homeland. and Putin’s russia rearms at home and attempts to disrupt electoral processes in the west. our adversaries and allies alike must know that americans do not love war for war’s sake. to do so is the definition of fascism. we are, and always have been reluctant warriors. but, we are a nation that is deeply attached to liberty and independence. when provoked, we know how to fight, and we will persevere until victory and an enduring peace is won. thanks to the courage and sacrifice of those american patriots who have served in our military in the past and those that serve today, we are able to celebrate the 4th of July and to continue to confront the challenges that face us around the world.

Christopher Kelly is the co-author of America Invades: How We’ve Invaded or Been Militarily Involved with Almost Every Country on Earth (www. americainvades.com) and Italy Invades: How Italians Conquered the World (www.italyinvades.com). He edited An Adventure in 1914 (www. anadventurein1914.com). America Invaded: A State by State Guide to Fighting on American Soil will be published in 2017 (www.americainvaded.com).

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Miriam-Webster defines independence as not subject to control by others. By definition, there are millions of women and thousands of men who are not able to live independently in our society because an abusive partner is controlling their daily life.

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Financial abuse is one of the many pervasive tactics used by abusers to control their partner. Money is essential in our society, and abusers know that if they control the finances it will be increasingly difficult for the victim to leave. Financial abuse occurs in 99% of all abusive relationships and is a main factor why survivors cannot just move away to escape the abuse.

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To counteract the impact of financial abuse, Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Inc. (AVDA) offers free, confidential, emergency shelter to survivors of domestic violence and their children to quickly move away from the abuse. In addition, AVDA facilitates Anne’s STEPS (Support Training, and Education for Personal Success), a program dedicated to supporting survivors in becoming financially independent, at our residential and outreach centers. Anne’s STEPS is a combination of financial literacy, financial empowerment, and career mentoring. Recently, a survivor enrolled in Anne’s STEPS was able to restructure her budget from a $1000 monthly loss to an $8.00 surplus after putting money in savings, paying bills, and accounting for her basic needs.

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- Norman Vincent Peale, author of The Power of Positive Thinking

Private equity funds, on the other hand, are generally long-term investors, which dictates that all tax consequences flow through as investment income and expenses. schedule K-1’s from private equity investments generally report their expenses as miscellaneous itemized deductions, since they cannot be netted with income and thus be deductible “above the line”. taxpayers must report all flow-through income from schedule K-1’s, whether it is a hedge fund or private equity investment, consistent with the schedule K-1 they receive. in addition, if you participate in a hedge fund deemed to be a trader, you cannot group this activity with your personal trading activity to gain an advantage for your personal investments.

“Customers don’t expect you to be perfect. They expect you to fix things when they go wrong”

“Believe in yourself”. Have faith in your abilities. Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy”

many taxpayers, seeking greater investment returns, invest in flow through entities formed as hedge or private equity funds. each year you receive a schedule K-1 reporting your allocable flow through information. Hedge funds may be characterized as a trade or business trading securities, if they separately satisfy the tests for being a trader. if such is the case, your schedule K-1 will report your flow through information characterized as a trading activity. if you receive a schedule K-1 reporting your flow-through activities as a trader, a statement attached to the schedule will most likely describe this trading activity status to assist you in properly reporting your flow-through information. if the hedge fund treats itself as a long-term investor, the reporting will come through showing the gains and losses as other than trading results.

whether one is a trader or investor is an important distinction with potentially significant tax consequences. if you believe your trading activities are so substantial they rise to a trade or business, you should explore the opportunity to treat your expenses as fully deductible business expenses, not subject to income phase out limitations. if you and your tax advisor determine, based upon your personal situation, that you are a trader, you might consider disclosing this position in a statement attached to your tax return, to avoid the imposition penalties which might be imposed upon audit. if you are taking significant expenses, either on a net basis, or as specific deductions “above the line”, your return might be red flagged as a candidate for examination. You should consider your filing options carefully, since the time and expense of a Federal or state tax examination, even if you prevail, could equal or exceed the benefits you might gain from taking an aggressive tax position. this article provides generalized tax and financial information for educational purposes only. it does not provide any personalized tax, investment, legal, or other business or professional advice. before taking any action with respect to the matters addressed, you should seek assistance of a professional who is familiar with your particular situation. the author and publisher accept no responsibility for any actions taken, or not taken, by any reader of this article.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING BYLINE HERE

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BY RoBERt S. WEINRotH

Boca Raton - A City With Heart

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ave you heard the one about the rude resident of boca raton? well, i’m here to say boca raton is getting a bad rep!

are there people out there you’d rather avoid because of their temperament? i’m sure. but, is there an epidemic of self-absorbed, rude people living in our city? absolutely not! a group of our residents have even taken it upon themselves to change the narrative with a campaign called “boca nice.”

but, besides wearing pins declaring our belief that boca raton residents should not be saddled with the reputation of rudeness, one need only see, on a day to day basis, the number of our residents who give their time, treasure and support to the many worthy non-profits within our community. there is an amazing amount of philanthropy in our city. People give their wealth, time and share their wisdom to help create a safety net of services for our residents in need and have helped to create an infrastructure of world class institutions (Fau, Lynn university, boca regional Hospital, etc). as a member of the boca raton city council, i, like the mayor and my fellow council members, am asked on a regular basis to attend events designed to raise awareness and funding for a cornucopia of worthy causes.

Most of these are focused on health, education, art, culture, environment and family issues. it is so wonderful to see the number of people who step up and support causes they find meaningful. one cannot speak about service to the community without recognizing the ongoing efforts of many organizations whose mission is giving back. rather than being viewed as the rudest city, boca raton should be recognized as the givingest. a little over a year ago, Mark Larkin joined the boca raton Hospital Foundation as its president. He soon recognized he wasn’t in st. cloud anymore. as he explained to me, our community generated more philanthropy in one year than most communities within the united states generated in a decade!

While there is an abundance of affluence, there is also a very large segment of our population that is vulnerable and dependent on the services being provided by the safety net of non-profits.

Did you know that boca Helping Hands distributes over 60,000 bags of groceries to area families and over 50,000 meals served to community residents? they recently thanked Publix for contributing over 500,000 ponds of food for the food-insecure in our community. this is but one agency in our community addressing critical needs of our most vulnerable residents.

Hopefully you will join many of your neighbors in lending a hand to both change the impression of our city (offer a helping hand or a smile to a visitor in need) and support an organization whose mission resonates with you. we have much to be grateful for (including being able to live in this slice of paradise). by our deeds and our actions the narrative will be changed and some other city can rein as rudest.

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COMMUNITY NEWS PET OF THE MONTH

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put our 18-year-old rescue dog, samantha down. that decision was not an easy one to make. when is the right time? i cried as we took her to our local vet so sammy would not have to suffer any more. while she was still functioning, at what point in her life do we say “enough”. at our local veterinarian, everyone there was so compassionate and condolences were given. after i wiped away my tears and said my goodbye to sammy, it was over. instead of mourning her death, i want to celebrate her life.

the pet article this month was penned by a very popular Parkland Veterinarian, Dr. Jeffrey sands DVm. He wrote about having to put his dog, tucker, down. if you own a dog, most likely you will have to make the same decision i was forced to. wHen? You should just enjoy the time spent together and the smiles they put on your face. cleaning up after them is a small price to pay for such love.

Dogs, and all pets, are amazing animals that give us such joy and unconditional love, that without them, many of us would be lost. therapy dogs, service dogs, pedigrees, and all the way until you get to what mine was, a mixed rescue dog. while i love and contribute to almost every charity I find, animal rescue shelters have a special place in my heart. the spielman family is now down

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LOCATION Miami, Florida

CATEGORY Rental Audio/Visual

PRICE 140,000

DOWN 140,000

ADJ NET 58,885

SALES 97,686

Profitable Independent Audio Visual Rental Business in South Florida. New to the market. Seller services large corporate meetings, conferences, high schools + small rentals to individuals in Broward & Dade county. Business rents projectors, sounds systems, flat screen TVs etc. Relocatable, home based, easy to run. Great books and records. Flexible summer hours. Strong Web presence with 5 domains.

RESTAURANTS LISTING NO. BBF-117213055

LOCATION Broward, FL

CATEGORY Diner

PRICE 250,000

DOWN 250,000

ADJ NET 90,425

SALES 400,357

Profitable Break/Lunch/Diner in East Broward. Established since 2012 - 1 mile from the beach. Nostalgic Ice Cream Parlor/Restaurant theme brings your back to the good old days. All food is homemade. Seating for 48 customers inside and 7 tables outside. Low rent of $2650/month for 1500 square ft. Lease extends to 2027. Experienced staff in place. Owner Benefit $90k for a working owner. Open for dinner Thursday-Saturday until 7pm.

RETAIL MISCELLANEOUS LISTING NO. BBF-117211627

LOCATION Broward, Florida

CATEGORY Kiosk

PRICE 350,000

DOWN 350,000

ADJ NET 148,612

SALES 551,701

Very Profitable Sunglass Franchise in a major mall. 3 Kiosk locations in the one busiest malls in FL. 1 of So. Florida’s most traveled tourist destinations. Nat’l franchise sources sunglasses that allows a great retail margin. Exp. staff in place. Owner manages the back end of the bus. 2015 Sales should exceed $550k. Owner benefit $150k. Retail software allows for easy verification per Kiosk. Simple to run. Visa qualified. Lease ext. to 2017. Buyer to qualify w/broker as landlord is one of the largest.

LISTING NO. BBF-117212211

LOCATION Palm Beach, FL

CATEGORY Retail Tobacco Store

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.

TELEPHONE & RELATED LISTING NO. BBF-117213031

LOCATION Palm Beach, FL

CATEGORY Telephone Equipment Sales

PRICE 150,000

DOWN 100,000

ADJ NET 82,851

SALES 228,136

Reason for Sale: Retirement- Profitable & Established Telecommunications company for sale. Company sells telephone systems, VOIP services, network cabling. Customer database of 2200. Seller services the Tri-County area. Authorized dealer for Samsung, NEC, Jive hosted solution. Owner benefit $82k for 2016. Perfect opportunity for an entrepreneur with IT background or telephone communications experience. Great books and records.

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of our state, including gov. rick scott, state sen. Kevin rader and state rep. bill Hager among others, so that our voice and our agenda could be heard. on march 14, boca raton voted to re-elect mayor susan Haynie and city councilman scott singer in the city’s municipal election. bLU-Pac endorsed these candidates after a thorough vetting and interview process. bLU-Pac believes they were the right candidates to keep boca moving forward in job creation, parking solutions, public safety, and small business prosperity. First-time candidate andrea o’rourke joined the ranks this year as boca’s newest council member. we congratulate all three winners and are eager to work alongside them as they move boca forward.

Looking ahead, you don’t want to miss a few of our upcoming events. on saturday, april 29, our golden bell education Foundation will be hosting its inaugural teen fashion show at town center at boca raton. Proceeds from the event will support public education in boca raton. the show starts at 11 a.m. and will feature studentmodels from all four of the public high schools in boca raton. Please join us in our efforts to increase the already $1.3 million our foundation has given back to local schools. on Friday, may 19, join us at the boca raton resort and club as we honor top leaders at the 2017 business awards Luncheon. this year we are thrilled to recognize Jennifer and rob Jager, owners of Plum Productions as our small business Leaders of the Year; andrew Duffell, President & ceo of the research Park at FaU, as our business Leader of the Year; and sba communications corp. as the 2017 business of the Year. our business community is so fortunate to have these impactful, global leaders based in our very own community. boca raton continues to thrive as one of the main commerce hubs in our state, and it’s our job to keep it that way. By working alongside city, county and state officials, we are able to protect business so that yours can be successful.

Let’s keep moving forward!

Troy M. McLellan, CCE, FCCP, President & CEO Ethel Isaacs Williams, Chair of the Board, 2017 Boca Chamber

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