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Diane Quinn
The Kravis Center’s new CEO continues her lifelong passion for the arts
Written by JOHN THOMASON
Diane Quinn can pinpoint exactly when she fell in love with the arts. She was in second grade in her native Canada, watching a marionette production of “Pinocchio” from the cheapest seats in Toronto’s historic Royal Alexandra Theatre.
“That particular theater, which is still around today, had a very steep rake,” she recalls. “And I remember being in the first row of the upper balcony, leaning so far over that my teacher came and pushed me back; she thought I was going to fall over.
“And I knew at that moment that’s what I wanted to do; I wanted to be in the arts. It was etched in my brain.”
But in what capacity? Quinn studied acting at the Banff School of the Arts, until she realized “there were a lot better actors than me out there. And so I thought, I’m going to go into directing. There are a lot better directors than me out there. And I ended up being a producer, and starting up a couple of my own theater companies. And that was really the trajectory for the rest of my adult life.”
Quinn would go on to direct Harvard University’s esteemed American Repertory Theater for three years. Most recently, she spent 17 years with Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group; as chief creative officer, she oversaw the tragic layoffs of 2020 as well as the brand’s triumphant post-COVID recovery.
She assumed the role of Kravis Center CEO in January 2022, becoming the organization’s second such executive in the past two years, following the short-lived tenure of Terence W. Dwyer. The timing and location, she says, couldn’t have been a better fit. team is bright, energetic, really committed to the organization. And then the second thing is the facility itself. I had not been here previously. When I first came to the Center, I was really impressed: size, scope, the quality of the facilities. And the third thing is the support we get from the community. We have incredibly generous donors and a very committed board of directors.
Have you pinpointed areas where the Kravis Center could improve?
There’s always room for improvement everywhere. As I look to the changing face of the community, the changing demographics and growth of the entire county, that gives us a great opportunity in terms of new audience development, which allows us to look at programming in an expanded way. We have some new folks in our programming team. We’ve been working together to see how we can make sure that we are servicing an ever-growing population with a variety of interests, and our programming needs to reflect that.
How is it that you ended up here?
I was very lucky. A few years ago I was looking to go on a fitness boot camp … to take some of the stress out of my system. And I found a place in Delray Beach. And I loved Delray Beach, and I started to come to this part of the world annually, and my husband and I bought a house in Delray Beach. However, I was in Montreal, and he was working on a project here in Miami. So the impetus is, I was not living in the same country, or under the same roof, as my husband. And that’s why it was time to leave Cirque. I reopened more than 80 percent of [the Cirque productions]. So I also felt like I could leave feeling very proud of what I was able to accomplish.
What do you believe the Kravis Center does really well right now?
I would talk about the amazing team; I’m doing something called Coffee with Quinn weekly. The
Do you have any specific changes in programming in mind, looking ahead to the next season?
The one thing I will say without giving it away, because we haven’t announced the programming yet for next season—and of course we want to make a big splash when we do that—is to make sure we’re covering all genres. I think our Broadway programming has been very successful. Our classical music programming has been successful. And now is a big opportunity to look at areas in addition to those. Where are we with spoken word; where are we with comedy? There’s a great opportunity to expand the breadth and reach of that, and to make sure everyone is welcome.
In terms of how the sausage is made, is there an aspect of running an arts organization like the Kravis that might surprise people?
We like to make sure that the magic is on the stage. However, I would like to say that a big part of that magic actually happens backstage. It’s something people don’t normally get a chance to see. And when you walk into a facility and it’s clean and organized and well-run backstage, you know you’re at a world-class facility. I’ve been in places where that’s not the case, and I can honestly say that our facility is first-class because of everything that’s on the stage and behind the scenes.
Diane Quinn “I’ve been here almost every night. I’m in the lobby, introducing myself to people. … I feel a big part of my learning is to get to know who our audience is. So I’m shaking hands and asking people’s opinions, and that’s been a way for me to learn about the community and about how people feel about the Kravis Center.”
—Diane Quinn
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2022 May/June
Now-May 15:
“Breaking Up is Hard to Do”
at the Wick Theatre, 7901 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton; 2:30 p.m. matinees, 7:30 p.m. evenings; $75-$85; 561/9952333, thewick.org. In the Wick’s rendition of this jukebox musical, two girls nurse various heartaches at a dilapidated club in the Catskills. The musical features 18 Neil Sedaka favorites, from the title tune to “Stupid Cupid,” “Sweet Sixteen” and “Where the Boys Are.”
Now-Aug. 21:
“The Art of the Hollywood
Backdrop” at Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; $12 adults, $10 seniors; 561/392-2500, bocamuseum. org. This exhibition spotlights the largely unknown artists behind the painted backdrops of movies such as “North By Northwest” and “The Wizard of Oz,” while immersing viewers in their large-scale masterworks.
Now-Sept. 11:
“A Remarkable Gathering: The Fisher Landau Family Collec-
tion” at Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach; $15-$18; 561/8325196, norton.org. Excerpts from this breathtaking collection of late 20th century art showcases a who’s-who of important modern artists from Europe and the Americas, from Pablo Picasso and Georgia O’Keeffe to Andy Warhol and Robert Indiana to Willem de Kooning and Cy Twombly.
“The Art of the Hollywood Backdrop”
May 7:
Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling
at Mizner Park Cultural Center, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; 7:30 p.m.; $45-$49; 844/672-2849, miznerparkculturalcenter.com. The head writer on “The Howard Stern Show” for nearly two decades returns to Boca by popular demand. Martling remains one of the country’s foremost “blue” comedians, whose filthy riffs continue to be enjoyed in book, radio and musical formats.
“Pretty Woman: The Musical” “Breaking Up is Hard to Do” “Fela! The Concert”
May 11:
“One Night of Queen” at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 8 p.m.; $25$90; 561/832-7469, kravis.org. Singer-songwriter Gary Mullen marries Freddie Mercury’s range, pitch and onstage flamboyance with an already uncanny resemblance to the late rock icon. The result is the closest thing we’re likely to get to a Queen concert circa 1985, with all the hits turning up in the two-hour concert.
May 13-14:
John Mulaney at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood; 8 p.m.; $68-$138; 954/797-5531, myhrl.com. An effortlessly funny comic and former writer for “Saturday Night Live,” Mulaney’s public battle against drug and alcohol addiction, culminating in a 60-day rehab stint in late 2020, has served as an inspiration, and is a subject of his new standup tour, “John Mulaney: From Scratch.”
May 3:
Hannah Gadsby at the Parker, 707 N.E. Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale; 7 p.m.; $37.75$57.75; 954/462-0222, browardcenter.org. This Australian comic rewrote the rules of standup comedy with her intensely personal, intellectually profound and furiously woke 2018 Netflix special, “Nanette,” which won Peabody and Emmy awards. Her new live show, “Body of Work,” was conceived while bunkered in her homeland during the early days of the pandemic.
May 3:
Three Dog Night at Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs; 7:30 p.m.; $40.66$83.46; 954/344-5990, thecentercs.com. Founding frontman Danny Hutton still leads the legendary Los Angeles sextet—now in its sixth decade of blending blueeyed soul and hard-edged rock—through such ecstatic hits as “Joy To the World,” “Let Me Serenade You” and “Celebrate.”
May 3-8:
“An Officer and a Gentle-
man” at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; various show times; $32-$66; 561/832-7469, kravis.org. A cocky U.S. Navy recruit runs up against the limits of his arrogance, while falling in love for the first time, in this touring musical adaptation of the Oscar-winning 1982 drama. The jukebox score is heavy on ‘80s rock and power ballads from Pat Benatar, Styx, Rush, Debbie Gibson and many more.
“One Night of Queen” Miranda Lambert Three Dog Night
May 14:
“Fela! The Concert” at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 8 p.m.; $15$95; 561/832-7469, kravis. org. This celebration of the music and legacy of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti honors both his joyous, danceable songwriting and the confrontational politics that undergirded it—complete with a live band, singers and dancers whose rhythms conjure Kuti’s own, and vivid projected images complementing every note.
May 14:
Miranda Lambert and Little
Big Town at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach; 7 p.m.; $60 and up; 561/7958883, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com. Texas singer-songwriter Lambert helped redefine outlaw country for a new generation across hits like “Gunpowder & Lead” and “Fastest Girl in Town.” She joins the swooning four-part harmonies of Little Big Town on this co-headlining tour, with opening act the Cadillac Three.
May 15:
Paris Ballet: “Cinderel-
la” at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 8 p.m.; $14-$49; 561/832-7469, kravis.org. A fresh dance take on the timeless rags-to-riches fairy tale headlines this mixed-bill program from this leading European ballet company. International dancers Nicole Graniero and Brooklyn Mack will star, and France’s Ballet Julien Lestel is scheduled to perform as well.
May 4-15:
“Pretty Woman: The Musical”
at Broward Center, 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; various show times; $35 and up; 954/462-0222, browardcenter.org. Garry Marshall, director of the smash 1990 romantic comedy, co-wrote this musical adaptation, which mirrors the movie’s once-outré narrative: A buttoned-up executive falls for the free-spirited prostitute he hires as his escort for a momentous week. Bryan Adams and his collaborator, Jim Vallance, wrote the musical’s music and lyrics.
Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling
May 15:
Five For Fighting at Broward Center, 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 8 p.m.; $39.50-$59.50; 954/4620222, browardcenter.org. Five For Fighting is the solo project of tuneful balladeer John Ondrasik, whose “Superman (It’s Not Easy)” and “100 Years” were ubiquitous pop-radio hits in the early aughts. Ondrasik will be joined by a string quartet at this stripped-down performance.
2022 May/June
May 20:
Warren Wolf Group at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $40-$45; 561/450-6357, artsgarage. org. Leading vibraphonist Wolf learned the percussive instrument from the tutelage of vibes legend Bobby Hutcherson. A member of the SFJAZZ Collective, Wolf brings his jazz and bop flair to his own quintet, which includes saxophone, drums, piano and upright bass.
May 21:
Bill Burr at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach; 8 p.m.; $130 and up; 561/795-8883, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com. Influenced by Sam Kinison, Burr specializes in an aggressive, relentless, and decidedly un-P.C. form of standup comedy, airing his contrarian views through material and delivery that, even in a divided populace, can’t help but attract audiences from all sides of the aisle.
May 20-22:
Craig Robinson at Palm Beach Improv, 550 S. Rosemary Ave., Suite 250, West Palm Beach; various show times; $35-$45; 561/833-1812, palmbeachimprov.com. This expressive and gifted comedic actor began his professional career as a K-8 teacher; he was receiving his master’s in education when he tried out for Second City Chicago. Education’s loss is entertainment’s gain, with Robinson making his mark on “The Office,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and much more.
The Black Crowes
May 28:
Spidey at Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 N.W. Ninth St., Delray Beach; 7:30 p.m.; $32-$42; 561/272-1281, delraybeachplayhouse.com. No, he’s not a wisecracking superhero, but this Spidey is likely to spin his own webs of illusion. A master of mentalism and the power of suggestion, Spidey has stunned celebrities from Jennifer Lopez to Neil Patrick Harris.
Tinsley Ellis Craig Robinson Delray Beach Craft Festival
May 28-29:
Delray Beach Craft Festival in downtown Delray Beach, 201 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free; artfestival. com. The Memorial Day weekend tradition celebrates its 24th year of bringing affordable and eclectic crafts to Delray Beach, with dozens of vendors offering paintings, jewelry, glasswork, pottery, live orchids, soaps, gourmet sauces and more.
May 28-29:
Dave Matthews Band at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach; 7:30 p.m.; $83 and up; 561/795-8883, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com. The jazz-inflected jam band returns to its longtime South Florida venue for another two-night residency of hits, deep cuts and elaborate interpretations of fan favorites. Expect a different set list each night from these generous spelunkers of their impressive back catalog.
May 20-26:
“Summer: The Donna Sum-
mer Musical” at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; various show times; $35-$87; 561/8327469, kravis.org. Concluding the Kravis Center’s Broadway season, this jukebox musical about the record-breaking disco diva follows her tempestuous love life and meteoric ascent to dance music superstardom—dividing her life story into three pivotal stages of her career.
May 20-June 5:
“The Belle of Amherst” at Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach; various show times; $79; 561/514-4042, palmbeachdramaworks.org. A passion project for both playwright William Luce and actor Margery Lowe, this one-woman play explores the life and work of poet Emily Dickinson, incorporating her work, diaries and letters into a balanced portrait of the light and dark forces in her life.
May 25:
Art & Jazz on the Avanue at SofA neighborhood in Delray Beach (Southeast Third Avenue from East Atlantic Avenue to Southeast Second Street); 6 to 9 p.m.; free; downtowndelraybeach.com. Live music from local jazz artists highlight this community favorite, with the street closed off for art-making, pop-up entertainment, vendors and special promotions from retailers and merchants.
May 27:
Tinsley Ellis at Funky Biscuit, 303 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton; 9 p.m.; $25; 561/3952929, funkybiscuit.com. Forced off the road for the first time in his career by the pandemic, this South Florida-raised blues rocker found renewed inspiration during lockdown, penning some 200 new songs. He whittled down the 10 best on 2022’s Devil May Care, his 19th album.
“Summer: The Donna Summer Musical” Michael Winslow Dave Matthews Band
June 9:
The Black Crowes at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood; 8 p.m.; $65-$135; 954/797-5531, myhrl.com. Ten years after a commercial and personal falling-out led to the dissolution of blues rockers the Black Crowes, brothers Chris and Rich Robinson have reconciled—and are celebrating the anniversary of their breakthrough album Shake Your Money Maker by playing the record in its entirety on this world tour.
June 9-July 10:
“The Mystery of Irma Vep”
at Island City Stage, 2304 N. Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors; various show times; $35; 954/928-9800, islandcitystage.org. This cult comedy from playwright Charles Ludlam is a cheeky sendup of classic gothic horror fiction—“Irma Vep” is an anagram for “vampire”—and a benchmark for LGBTQ theatre since its 1984 premiere. Expect lightning-fast costume changes and nods to Alfred Hitchcock, “Wuthering Heights” and penny dreadfuls.
June 10-26:
“Head Over Heels” at Broward Center, 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; various show times; $49-$65; 954/462-0222, browardcenter.org. The ‘80s pop confections of 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees the Go-Gos animate this Slow Burn Theatre musical based on an unlikely source: a 16th century romance about a royal family’s journey to stave off their kingdom’s extinction. Jeff Whitty, of “Avenue Q” fame, conceived the show.
“The Belle of Amherst”
June 11:
Michael Winslow at Boca Black Box, 8221 Glades Road, Suite 10, Boca Raton; 8 p.m.; $26.50-$36.50; 561/4839036, bocablackbox.com. Known as the “Man of 10,000 Voices,” comedian Winslow took his peerless ability to imitate natural and man-made sounds to seven “Police Academy” comedies, cementing his celebrity status. He’s recently enjoyed a late-career revival, reaching the semifinals of last season on “America’s Got Talent.”
2022 May/June
June 18:
Keith Urban at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach; 7 p.m.; $70 and up; 561/795-8883, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com. This country music powerhouse—and talented spouse of Nicole Kidman—has cultivated a polished American country sound that belies his Australian origins. He’ll bring many of his 37 charted country singles to the “Speed of Now” tour, his first in four years.
June 18:
Mötley Crüe at Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens; 8 p.m.; $31 and up; 305/943-8000, hardrockstadium.com. Lovers of hairspray, kick drums and ripped jeans rejoice: Perennial bad boys Mötley Crüe lead this stadium tour of four bona fide headliners from the glory days of ‘80s hair metal: Arrive early for Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Poison and Def Leppard.
June 22:
Backstreet Boys at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach; 7:30 p.m.; $44 and up; 561/795-8883, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com. The Boys are now decidedly men—Kevin Richardson has, in fact, crested 50—but Orlando’s chief exports of shiny, immaculately produced earworms remain tops in their field at what they do. Now nine albums into their career, they continue to defy boy-band stereotypes, plying their trade as a legit vocal harmony group.
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band
June 22:
Joe Jackson at the Parker, 707 N.E. Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale; 8 p.m.; $37.50-$87.50; 954/4620222, browardcenter.org. The New Wave, swing, rock and jazz chameleon behind hits such as “Steppin’ Out,” “I’m the Man” and “Is She Really Going Out With Him?” returns for his first live shows since 2019, featuring songs from his four-decade career as well as all-new material, performed both solo and with a three-piece band.
Keith Urban Backstreet Boys
June 24:
Train: AM Gold Tour at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach; 6:30 p.m.; $50 and up; 561/795-8883, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com. Train, the sunshine-y San Francisco hit-makers behind “Drops of Jupiter” and “Hey, Soul Sister,” are supporting AM Gold, the group’s first new album in five years. Arrive early for an unusually stellar undercard: Golden-voiced soprano and “Masked Singer” winner Jewel and harmonica-driven rockers Blues Traveler.
June 25:
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band
at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood; 8 p.m.; $45$185; 954/797-5531, myhrl. com. The Beatles’ irrepressibly good-natured drummer returns for his first performances since the pandemic, playing tunes from the Fab Four, his extensive solo career and the music of his bandmates, including Colin Hay and Edgar Winter.
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Prior to Stamm Development Group, Kronberg spent seven years at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) in both KKR’s Capital Markets and Client Partner Groups. Best friends since college, Joe Kronberg and Mike Stamm remained close throughout the last two decades. When the opportunity to build, literally, something great together in Florida presented itself the decision was clear for Kronberg. “My intent was always to lean more into the real estate, operationally and on the development ownership side, outside of just financing transactions and working at a mega PE firm,” Kronberg explains. “I came to Florida having identified strong secular market trends prior to the pandemic which further accelerated during the pandemic.” For now, we’ve targeted Delray Beach, seeing it as an already growing market with tremendous upside. It has the heartbeat of a destination city with beautiful beaches and amazing restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. I am here to make an impact in real estate creating value for people, but also in the community with our commitment to philanthropic organizations in Palm Beach County. I have a passion giving back and believe it is one of the most important things you can do.” says Kronberg, who sits on the board of several charities. “As an organization we are creating a lifestyle around our brand and the products we bring to the market as developers. We work with world class design teams to bring our visions to life for the ultimate luxury experience. The success we have already accomplished is truly inspiring and it’s great to do it with a best friend,” said Kronberg.
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Michael Stamm entered the real estate business a decade ago, investing in the city of Philadelphia where he was raised. He later relocated to New York City in a corporate role but returned to Philly with the goal of attracting private capital to grow into a full-scale development firm.
“I always had the vision to create Stamm Development Group. Since inception, we’ve grown organically year after year and become one of the most active development firms in the greater Philadelphia area, focusing on ground-up boutique apartment complexes and luxury forsale homes.
When the pandemic hit, we connected into our national brokerage network established over the last decade and spent a considerable amount of time scoping opportunities throughout Palm Beach County with the goal of inserting our Philadelphia infrastructure into the Florida market on a national scale,” Stamm explains.
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The firm operates with a “Grow or Die” mentality. “We must continually grow and improve on our processes. We must be able to have a meritocracy for people to express their opinions without getting emotional, and to call people out if they are not doing what they are supposed to be doing. And then, we need to figure out how we can do things better,” Ged says.
“One of the many things I am most proud of about our firm is that despite the pandemic, we have been able to grow,” he says. “We protected 100 of our families at GED Lawyers; we did not lay off one person, we made sure they were safe and we actually hired even more people.”
“The multi-million-dollar, record-breaking recoveries we often achieve on behalf of our clients are a testament that our firm’s philosophy is working quite well,” Ged adds.
GED Lawyers, LLP 7171 N. Federal Highway Boca Raton, FL 33487 561-995-1966 Gedlawyers.com
Dr. Joseph Purita
The Institute of Regenerative Medicine
When it comes to looking younger and feeling better, Dr. Joseph Purita, founder and medical director of the Institute of Regenerative Medicine in Boca Raton, has the knowledge and resources to help patients do just that.
As a double-board-certified orthopedic surgeon and regenerative physician, he is a pioneer in the use of regenerative cells for orthopedic ailments and has even developed highly effective protocols for systemic conditions, like autoimmune diseases.
“We utilize the patient’s regenerative cells and look at disease in a more scientific, rather than traditional, way,” Dr. Purita explains. “We don’t just practice regenerative medicine; we set the standard for it.”
Dr. Purita treats patients with a more natural, less invasive approach, as opposed to surgery and/or long-term pharmaceuticals.
“The majority are looking for an alternative; they don’t want to face long, traditional recoveries,” he says. “We have a very active population that comes to us with various orthopedic sports injuries, along with other systemic inflammatory conditions.”
Dr. Purita, who has lectured on six continents on regenerative medicine and is considered a leader in the industry, saw such great results that he opened his own regenerative medicine practice 10 years ago—and has never looked back.
“I get bored with the mundane and always try to innovate to see how I could treat my patients more effectively,” he says. Dr. Purita and his staff look forward to many new, exciting things coming to their practice later this year.
The Institute of Regenerative Medicine 200 Glades Road, #1 Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-368-1880 stcell.com
Ian M. Berkowitz, Esquire
Berkowitz & Associates, P.A.
With an eclectic background that included the hospitality and entertainment industries, Ian M. Berkowitz decided to go in another direction and follow in his attorney father’s footsteps.
After earning a J.D. degree from Nova University and a Masters in Government from The Johns Hopkins University, he worked in Washington, D.C and later took his 5 years of government agency experience to Florida as a business and corporate attorney. He realized he needed to help the broadest amount of people and do as much good as he could. “I truly believed in the mission of the US Small Business Administration,” Berkowitz said.
Long before Covid, and shortly after Category 5 Hurricane Andrew decimated Florida, Berkowitz was already assisting those picking up the pieces of their lives. From disaster loan funds that poured like torrential rain in 1992 to SBA and PPP loans that became lifesavers for millions suffering the plight of the pandemic, Berkowitz has spent his career assisting men and women to start, expand and grow their businesses to their full potential.
Berkowitz’s firm specializes in buying and selling businesses, SBA financing and business succession planning. His clients include women, minorities, veterans and small business owners. Ian provides guidance to entrepreneurs during all stages of their business life and helps them with legal, in addition to business finance issues. What makes Ian unique is that he becomes a trusted business advisor to his clients and helps them develop and implement a plan for their current and future business goals.
Berkowitz & Associates, P.A. 2700 N. Military Trail, Suite 150 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-982-7800 businesscounselor.com
Jack Dell’Accio, Founder & CEO
Essentia Natural Memory Foam Mattress
Jack Dell’Accio has been sleeping on the job for years. As Founder & CEO of Essentia, he has dedicated decades of his career developing patented Beyond Latex foam mattresses, made using only the highest quality natural and organic ingredients to ensure that you are not being exposed to toxic chemicals while sleeping.
“I made certain that Essentia mattresses perform better than any mattress ever on the market, being the only mattress in the world to perform best at all seven key elements needed for the body to truly kick into recovery mode. Now that the majority of our business has switched from brick and mortar to online, it has freed up my time to approach overall sleep wellness,” he shares.
As a certified sleep coach at Hippocrates Wellness of Palm Beach, a vegan center for whole wellness, Dell’Accio has been doing sleep lecture courses and created Rise and Thrive, The Podcast https://learn.myessentia.com/essentiarise-and-thrive-podcast/ where he shares his knowledge and contacts like renowned Dr. Mark Hyman and Dave Asprey.
“There are so many great people I have had the opportunity to meet with over the years while building Essentia. I still consult with professional sports teams for personal assessment where we dive deep into sleep wellness. I’m also sharing this information with our followers and customers to show them how Essentia can change their lives,” says Dell’Accio. “Come visit us in-store,” he invites.
Essentia Natural Memory Foam Mattress 110 E. Boca Raton Road Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-571-9300 Myessentia.com
eadersL in real estate
Nothing defines the luxury lifestyle like the place you call home. From waterfront estates to chic downtown condos, these expert real estate professionals help buyers and sellers make the best deals in paradise.
Bonnie Heatzig
Executive Director of Luxury Sales
As an award-winning authority on waterfront luxury real estate for more than 20 years, Bonnie Heatzig has mastered an ultra-specialized niche working with high-net-worth clients.
“My profession fosters high expectations for performance and results at every turn. The competition is fierce, and there is no margin for forgiveness with a very demanding clientele,” says the turbo-charged powerhouse. “That’s where I step in, and that is where I shine.”
At Douglas Elliman, Heatzig shines brightly among the highest ranked agents nationwide. Being a licensed Florida attorney also gives her clients the edge in negotiations and drafting solutions to make sure they win the bid. “My clients have 100-percent confidence in my integrity and ability to get the deal done at the highest standard,” she says.
As the lead sales director at Boca Beach Residences and executive director of luxury sales at Douglas Elliman, Heatzig started giving guided tours of waterfront properties by boat to provide an open-air, safe environment for her clients and to keep up with the demand during COVID. Since selling out Boca Beach Residences, Heatzig continues to roll out the highest echelon of services, giving her clients the most informative tours of luxury waterfront homes, sharing the inside track on different waterfront neighborhoods and luxury condominiums, and showing them firsthand comparisons for eager buyers looking to own a piece of paradise from Miami to Palm Beach.
Thinking outside the marketing box to demonstrate her standout knowledge base, combined with her white-glove treatment on land and sea, has proven to be Heatzig’s gateway to client loyalty and referrals.
Douglas Elliman 561.251.0321 bonnie@heatzig.com bonnieheatzig.com
Stephanie Kaufman, PA
REALTOR®, ABR®, CNE®, EPRO®, GRI® , SRES®, SRS® Lang Realty
Born and raised in the tough New York garment industry has served as a strong foundation for Stephanie Kaufman’s transition into the real estate profession with Lang Realty. Kaufman is one of its ‘Original 50 Agents’ and has been at Lang for 21 years—and counting. Her finesse, patience, and refined people skills combined with the invaluable education she has acquired has helped Kaufman learn how to deal with buyers’ needs, their budgets, inventory, as well as the changing landscape of consumer demand. It’s proven to be a winning combination for Stephanie’s career. “I was fortunate enough to have the finest mentors in my past career and with my present broker, Scott Agran at Lang Realty, who helped me to shift my experience and insights gained from the garment center into buyers of real estate,” she says. While many agents concentrate on selling a particular community, Stephanie considers herself a buyer’s agent for the most part, focusing on the myriad of South Florida lifestyles and communities. She refers to her business model as Private Client Representation. “Buyers come to me for guidance on where to live, work and play. I take the time to educate them and look for the very best match for their needs. I am extremely knowledgeable about all communities, resales and new construction. For buyers who want to custom build, I guide them through the ins and outs of the entire design process to alleviate all their stress. I am on a journey with my clients, searching every hour, every day, keeping them patient as I find the right property. I never look at my production and I am a consistent award winner. My work is done with a personal approach, and in the end, a happy client is my true reward,” Stephanie says.
561.929.1770 stephaniekaufman.com hotfloridarealestate@gmail.com
AARON BRISTOL
ADVENT SCHOOL DONNA KLEIN JEWISH ACADEMY
- Grades: Infants - 8th - Tuition Range: $5,000 - $15,000 - Students: 450 - Student-Teacher Ratio: Varies by class - Denomination: Christian
At Advent, your child will become a CONFIDENT, CAPABLE, CHRISTIAN LEADER making a difference in the world! Advent combines rigorous academics with leadership development in a safe in-person learning environment. Innovative programs include Elementary & Middle School STEM enrichment, 1:1 Technology, Spanish for K -8th grade as well as Dual Language and Emergent Reader groups in the Early Childhood School and more. Advent also provides opportunities in spiritual growth, fine arts, robotics and athletics. Aftercare/camp programs offer engaging activities. The Early Childhood School offers VPK. State Scholarships (FTC, FES, and Gardiner) are accepted K-8. Tuition assistance available. For Infants to 8th Grade – you can grow with us! 300 E. Yamato Road • Boca Raton • 561.395.3631 • AdventSchoolBoca.org - Grades: K - 12th - Students: 602 - Tuition Range: $23,985 - $27,060 - Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 - Denomination: Jewish
9701 Donna Klein Blvd. • Boca Raton • 561.852.3310 • DKJA.net
FRENCH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
- Grades: K - 8th
The French American International School (FAIS) offers a bilingual dual curriculum, satisfying American and French academic standards. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) candidate school, FAIS offers the PYP to all primary school students. Students not only become proficient in a second or third language but have access to an array of enrichments courses. Program available in-person and on-line. Call us for a visit: (561) 479.8266. Merci! Donna Klein Jewish Academy (DKJA) provides an education of extraordinary power and purpose for each of its students through a rigorous curriculum designed to meet the individual needs of a diverse student population. DKJA offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities including JV and Varsity sports, and an extensive fine arts program including music, dance, drama, and visual arts. Our students are provided with the skills and knowledge required for success in college and beyond.
GRANDVIEW PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Founded in 1997, Boca Raton’s Grandview Preparatory School (GPS) is a small, diverse community committed to the philosophy that education is a personal endeavor. Grandview pairs timeless ethics with modern thought and personal attention with global consciousness while preparing students for college and life beyond. GPS is an independent, non-sectarian, college preparatory, co-educational day school enrolling students from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve.
23 Valedictorians or Salutatorians have been St. Joan of Arc School Alumni at local High Schools in the past 16 years, reaffirming that St. Joan of Arc is a foundation for the future!
Camille Grimaldi 2022 Valedictorian at Boca Raton High School
Olivia Briggs
2022 Salutatorian
at West Boca High School
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• Pre-Kindergarten 3 – 8th Grade • Christ-centered community of faith • Progressive technology skills • 1:1 Digital learning environment • 30+ clubs including academics, sports and fine arts • Brand new Arts Conservatory and STREAM Laboratory • All-weather Gazebo with USDA standards Cafeteria • Extended care available daily in a safe and secure campus • Fully accredited with state-certified faculty • Pre-Kindergarten 4 tuition discount available
- Grades: Two – PreK - Students: 235 - Tuition Range: $ 3,915 - $19,995 - Student Teacher Ratio: 1:4, 1:5, 1:6 - Denomination: Jewish
At the Levis JCC Betty & Marvin Zale Early Childhood Learning Center we provide an enriching multi-faceted early childhood program designed to foster your child’s imagination, curiosity and intellect. Our fundamental goal is to provide the highest quality preschool education in a warm and nurturing environment. Zale teachers work closely with each child to provide innovative experiences that help build a strong foundation in language, math and early literacy while instilling a love for learning that will truly last a lifetime.
9801 Donna Klein Blvd. • Boca Raton • 561.710.4340 • Levisjcc.org/early
For inFormation, please call 561.952.2946 • inFo _ school@stjoan.org 501 sW 3rd avenue, Boca raton, Fl 33432 • stjoan.org
NORTH BROWARD PREPARATORY SCHOOL
- Grades: PreK3 – 12th
North Broward Preparatory School is an extraordinary community of learners and has been educating, empowering and inspiring day and residential students since 1957. We think beyond traditional education to transform learning by fully integrating technology, and providing unique learning experiences outside of the classroom. Our rigorous curriculum is enhanced through collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT and UNICEF giving our students the opportunity to explore and discover new interests. With residential students from 20 countries, our students are immersed in a multicultural community and become global citizens with a worldview and the confidence to influence beyond borders. 7600 Lyons Road • Coconut Creek • 954.247.0179 • NBPS.org
PINE CREST SCHOOL BOCA RATON
- Grades: PreK - 8th
True to tradition and inspired by innovation, Pine Crest School offers a researchbased, challenging curriculum complemented by arts and athletics. We believe that building social and emotional competencies in a safe, secure, and inclusive learning environment is fundamental to our students’ success. Pine Crest classrooms foster creativity and innovation, giving students opportunities to practice ethical thought leadership and to become curious, adaptable learners. Our goal is to send our graduates out into the world as leaders who know their strengths and who have the courage to challenge norms, break barriers, and move forward with confidence. #PCFutureReady
SPANISH RIVER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
- Grades: PreK3 – 8th
Preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds (Gold Seal Quality Care Program). Academic program K-8th with high quality, challenging academics enhanced by robust technology innovation in the classrooms; leadership skill building; strong fine arts and performing arts programs; critical thinking and project based learning. High school-level honors Algebra 1, Geometry, and Spanish I for middle school students. Accredited by CSF and MSA. Before and after-school programs. Interscholastic Sports program. After school enrichment for elementary. State-of-the-art technology, including 3-D printing, video productions, coding. Competitive robotics. Stanford Achievement Test. Lunch program. Clinic with fulltime nurse. Uniforms required. Parent-Teacher Fellowship. Summer Camp. 2400 Yamato Rd • Boca Raton • 561.994.5006 • Spanishriverchristianschool.com
“Prepare your child for a global future”
ENROLLING INFANTS - 8TH GRADE
• Award-Winning Early Childhood School • Advanced academics for Elementary/Middle • Leadership development & faith-based learning • Spanish - PreK to 8th grade • Explore fine arts, athletics, robotics and more • Join our Advent Family today!
ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC SCHOOL
- Grades: PreK - 8th
St. Joan of Arc Catholic School is a Blue Ribbon School of Academic Excellence and a Florida Catholic Conference STREAM certified school. St. Joan’s offers a challenging curriculum such as: Accelerated Math and Spanish for Heritage Speakers (3rd through 8th grade) including Geometry & Algebra 1 Honors. Our students benefit from our 1:1 iPads, a beautiful campus which has a Athletic Center, Fine Arts Conservatory, and STREAM Lab, as well as numerous clubs and a competitive sports program in a faith-filled nurturing environment. For more information contact us at info_school@stjoan.org.
501 SW 3rd Avenue • Boca Raton • 561.952.2946 • stjoan.org
TRINITY DELRAY LUTHERAN SCHOOL
- Grades: Age 1 – 8th - Students: 375 - Tuition Range: $4,670 - $11,130 - Student-Teacher Ratio: Varies - Denomination: Lutheran
Trinity Delray, Excellence in Christian education since 1948. For over seventy years, Trinity Delray Lutheran School has been providing academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment. Trinity Delray is committed to providing the best instructional environment for students. Trinity Delray is a Cambridge International School. Cambridge International helps students become confident, responsible, reflective, innovative, engaged, and ready to tackle the demands of tomorrow’s world, capable of shaping a better world for the future. We offer class sizes that give students the opportunity to have curriculum differentiated to their needs. Trinity Delray students develop critical thinking skills that are needed to be successful after elementary and middle school. 400 N Swinton Ave • Delray Beach • 561.276.8458 • Trinitydelray.org
k-8 full immersion bilingual program providing the best of american and european education.
IB Candidate School offering PYP
(Primary Years Programme)
(561) 479-8266 2500 NW 5th Ave. Boca Raton, FL 33431
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ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL
- Grades: PS3-8th
Since 1962, St. Paul has been an accredited traditional Christian school in east Boca Raton. St. Paul offers leveled reading and math groups, art, music, band, advanced technology, physical education, Spanish as well as STEM in grades 6-8. Our extracurricular sports programs often excel to state and national levels. Our Early Childhood Program is nurturing and provides flexibility with days and times. After school care and summer camp are available. Our Parent Teacher League offers many opportunities for parents to be involved. Contact us for a tour or more information. St. Paul is a family fostering a foundation for the future! 701 W. Palmetto Road Park Road • Boca Raton • 561.395.8548 • Cyberfalcon.com
TWISTER GYMNASTICS BOCA RATON
- Ages: 5 - 10 - Dates: June 6th - Aug 12th - Pricing: From $439/Weekly - Denomination: Gymnastics
Whether your child spends a session, a day, a week or the whole summer at Twisters, their time here will be filled with loads of fun! Our professional and safety certified staff will lead your children in gymnastics instruction, games, organized activities, fitness, arts & crafts, and supervised play in our fun, clean, safe, and fully air conditioned facility!
