Jupiter Magazine October 2024

Welcome to Jupiter Smiles Dentistry

For over 35 years, Dr. Michael Scherb has served Jupiter, the surrounding communities, and people from all over the world. In 2022 he decided that he wanted to create an office in the Jupiter area that would be exemplary for the type of care he desires to deliver. He set out to expand and renovate the office, bring on a new associate, and four new team members. With the additions, it has allowed him to serve more individuals that desire the highest quality of care, working within every individuals’ circumstances, to take care of the people who need them.

A proud graduate of The University of Alabama and its School of Dentistry, he and his team have created the pre-eminent dental facility in South Florida. He has a fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry and is currently one of only 62 Pankey Scholars in the world.

Dr. Katherine Paulett joined the office a year ago and brings an incredible work ethic to the Jupiter Smiles Dentistry team. Having been recognized by the American College of Dentists, she won the Outstanding Leader Award. She is also a proud graduate of The University of Alabama School of Dentistry with advanced training from The University of Nevada, Las Vegas in surgical techniques, dental trauma, and implant placement. Her organizational skills and drive to deliver excellent, comprehensive patient care has enabled her to seamlessly adapt to their very experienced team. She has been a welcome addition to the ever-increasing and growing patient population in Jupiter and the South Florida area.

Dr. Katherine Paulett and Dr. Michael Scherb

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Marla Maples, shot by Jupiter Magazine on location at Riverbend Park. Photographer: Steven Martine

JUPITER MAGAZINE

Editor in Chief

Michelle Lee Ribeiro

Creative Director

Olga M. Gustine

Art Director

Craig R. Cottrell Jr.

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Leonor Alvarez-Maza

Web Editor

Abigail Duffy

CONTRIBUTORS

Fashion Editor

Zlata Kotmina

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Kelley Marcellus, Teresa Rushworth

Writers

Paige Feigenbaum, George LaBonte, Paul Rubio, Liza Grant Smith, Valerie Staggs

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Shine

Every now and then, I meet someone who surprises me in a really good way. Recently, that person was our cover subject, Marla Maples.

Prior to meeting Marla, all I really knew about her was that she was a stunning model/actress who loves the outdoors (judging from her Instagram posts!). I knew she lived in the area, and I’d heard she was an incredibly sweet and caring human.

From our very first phone call, I knew that to be true. At that time, Marla was in Tennessee visiting her dad, who was getting on in years. She had been in the midst of a few intercontinental trips, committed to speaking at various engagements, when she hopped a flight to see her father and take him to some medical appointments. When her dad passed a few weeks later, her perspective on the loss was one I very much admired. “It’s been an emotional couple of weeks,” she told me. “But I feel my dad’s spirit full of so much love and so much joy, and he’s helping guide my way.” Having lost my own mother 12 years ago, these words really struck a chord—and I’m thankful to Marla for giving me that perspective.

We met Marla at Riverbend Park for our photo shoot in July. It was hot and humid (of course), and we were out there in the great outdoors for hours with no escape but for the mini RV our team brought in for some respite (and wardrobe changes). Marla not only rolled with the punches, she seemed to revel in it all. She walked through the park barefoot, climbed trees, and posed for photos with a group of young cyclers who passed by. When the shoot wrapped, five of us crammed into the RV and toasted with Champagne, just hanging out and chatting for an hour or so.

In a word, Marla Maples is cool. She’s fun, kind, spiritual, a lover of nature, an activist, and she exudes an inner joy that truly shines. As she celebrates a birthday this month (happy birthday, Marla!), I’m thrilled to have her beauty grace our cover. I hope you enjoy learning a bit more about her in “Simply Marla,” which starts on page 52.

Also in this issue, we profile a few local artists who continue to practice arts that are on the verge of becoming “lost.” A hurdy-gurdy player, a barbershop quartet, a handloomer, and more... I commend these artists for staying true to their classic arts and creating all kinds of beauty. Read their stories in “Uncommon Artists,” beginning on page 60.

Peace and blessings,

Michelle Lee Ribeiro Editor in Chief

From left: photographer Steven Martine finds a seat while Marla and I chat between shots; Marla in the very talented hands of makeup artist Mario Osorno; Marla and me twinning in hats from My Gypsy Child. B ehind the

STEVEN MARTINE

Coming together

Early fall is the perfect time to make plans for the coming social season and get involved with causes that make our area a better place to live. That’s why every October, we publish the Charity Datebook, a special promotional section that serves as a timely and useful resource for those who wish to participate in fundraising events that support local nonprofit organizations. I encourage you to take a look at theses event listings and mark your calendar for all the can’t-miss luncheons, galas, exhibits, and special events that are sure to sell out quickly.

While event attendance is important to these charitable groups, so is getting involved. Many seek volunteers willing to lend their time, talent, or treasure. The organizations in our community are varied, and there is something for everyone. Coming together as a community is powerful and allows us to care for those in need and show compassion to people of different ages, abilities, and situations. Several charities exist to help our furry friends in need as well.

One bonus when attending these events is the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people and forge new friendships. These relationships, in turn, can further support the charities through fundraising and networking, as well as improve our personal social connections. I hope you’ll dive into the Charity Datebook and see what speaks to you.

As we gear up for the 2024-25 season, I urge local business owners to explore the many avenues we offer that can support your endeavors. Our Home Resource Guide, Luxury Homes Real Estate Guide, and Flavor Dining Guide appear in every issue, and there are various other special marketing opportunities throughout the year. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me for your marketing needs.

If you haven’t already, be sure to visit jupitermag.com and sign up for our Insider’s Guide newsletter to stay in the know about everything that’s happening this season. You can order a new subscription to our print magazine (or renew an existing one) on our website too.

I hope to see you at some of the amazing events this season!

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THE LOCAL

Newbie’s Guide to

SEASON

NAVIGATE SOCIAL SEASON WITH THE PANACHE OF A POLISHED VETERAN

BY LIZA GRANT SMITH

The original Palm Beach social season ran from midDecember until the day after Henry Flagler’s annual George Washington Ball at his Whitehall mansion (now the Flagler Museum) in late February. Over the years, season has expanded in both breadth and width, with

social events now supporting a staggering variety of philanthropic causes that begin in mid-October and continue all the way to mid-April throughout Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast. If you’re new to the area, this handy guide should help you seamlessly fit into the scene.

The Andrea C. Cameron Foundation Annual Gala

Cameron and Jena Sims Koepka

MASTERING the

Tropical Perfection: Farm Rio dress paired with bright and fun earrings from Josephine Alexander Collective

Dress Code

Not all events are created equal—in terms of what people are wearing, that is. Fashion stylist Zlata Kotmina gives some suggestions on how to adhere to some of the most common dress codes you’ll see on your invites.

Palm Beach Chic

WOMEN: a fabulous shift dress in any print or color elevated by accessories like bangles, rings, and statement earrings; chic sandals or a wedge for height

MEN: pastel, slim-leg chinos with a designer belt paired with a great statement jacket and a polo shirt; loafers finish the look

Garden Party

WOMEN: a flower-print dress (any

length) paired with a fascinator and a metallic heel

Cocktail A ire

WOMEN: mini or midi dress or a skirt with an elegant blouse and a great kitten heel

MEN: pleated trousers with a buttondown shirt (and maybe a cable-knit sweater), with a great dress shoe

Tropical

MEN: chino shorts or pants paired with a nice button-down and loafer (try a floral-print jacket for a bolder look)

Photo Op

WOMEN: color palette of yellow, peach, coral, and pastels; a dress with fringe and a block heel is always fun (and don’t be shy with accessories!)

MEN: linen pants and a button-down (pastel colors are great) with a slip-on loafer or espadrille

Black Tie

WOMEN: long dresses only, with diamond earrings and accessories; a dressy cocktail pantsuit is also okay

MEN: you can’t go wrong with a formal tuxedo; all-black is classic, while those who want to stand out might opt for all-white

DOS AND DON’TS

Put your best foot forward—and up your chances of landing in the local society pages—with these simple tips

drop the cocktail. And unless you are carrying a super cute clutch that you know how to work into your pose, put your purse down on a convenient nearby table too. pose with a huge group of people. Shots with lots of people typically don’t make the cut in society pages (they’re too “busy”), so bask in the spotlight solo—or with one other person.

DO make sure the photographer gets your name. Most hired social photographers will ask your name, but if they don’t, make sure you tell them—and spell it!

DON’T ask for retakes. Unless you literally blinked or you realize your button was undone (or some other epic photo fail). Otherwise, just move along and let others have their moment.

DO smile. It’s a charity event for a great cause, and you want to look happy to be there (as you are!)

DON’T dillydally. If you don’t already have a signature pose, spend some time at home before the event learning what works for you.

White Party

WOMEN: anything white or off-white— jeans and a top; a beautiful white mini, midi, or maxi dress; metallic accessories pair nicely with white MEN: anything white or off-white—chino pants and a shirt, or classy shorts with a polo and button-down

Palm Beach Chic: Robert Graham men’s floral sport coat

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Healthy, glowing skin and the right hair and makeup are essential

SKIN: Booking your favorite facial a week out gives enough time to ensure residual blotchiness is gone by party time. Care Esthetics Jupiter suggests having a Hydra Facial or a light chemical peel 10 days prior to the event.

GLOW: Rachael Genovese of Blush Tan Palm Beach recommends getting a spray tan 48 hours prior to a big event. Prep is key: “The biggest mistake clients make is not properly prepping their skin prior to coming in,” says Genovese. “Exfoliating to remove dead skin cells prior provides the technician with the best canvas to work with.”

HAIR: According to Alicia Noreen Abraira, co-owner of Suri & Noreen Salon in Tequesta, a current trendy coif for big events is the classic updo—smooth and sleek with perhaps a few romantic strands falling around the face. Think: French twists, chignons, ballet buns, or clean pontytails (high and tight or low and chic). If you’re doing a low pony, adding a braid embellishment is another popular trend. If you prefer to let your locks flow freely, Abraira says smooth volume is the way to go, with either loosely brushed-out waves or textured half-up/ half-down styles.

MAKEUP: When it comes to makeup, most locals familiar with the social scene opt to leave that to the pros so they look their best (both at the event and in photo ops). Do your research and ring your favorite artist well in advance—the best in the biz are in high demand during season.

RULES OF THE GAME

These events are a lot of fun—but don’t forget they are also about raising money for an important cause

THE SILENT AUCTION

At evening functions, the silent auction typically occurs during the pre-dinner cocktail hour. Make a loop and survey all the offerings, taking note of the items that capture your attention. Make early bids to indicate your interest—but know that the key to winning an item is to be the final bidder. So set an alarm for a few minutes before the silent auction ends and head over to any items you want and put in one last bid.

THE LIVE AUCTION

The live auction takes place during or immediately after the meal, when all guests are seated in the main venue space. Event programs found at your place setting list the items that will be featured in the live auction (some events may even highlight a few of the big-ticket items on the invitation). Things happen fast, so it helps to look everything over early so you’re ready when the time comes and know what amount you’re comfortable with bidding.

THE CALL TO THE HEART

Typically at the end of the live auction, the traditional “call to the heart” is issued. The emcee/auctioneer will give guests the opportunity to donate money to support the cause at various monetary levels. It can be an individual pledge or you can gather a group of tablemates/friends to donate together. This is an instant way to make a meaningful difference.

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Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation Golden Heart Luncheon

Silent auction items at the Furry Friends Annual Gala

Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

FUN PET ADVENTURES FOR YOU AND YOUR POOCH

BY PAIGE FEIGENBAUM

When it comes to how to spend our free time, many modern-day dog parents have a policy: if my dog’s not welcome, I’m not coming either. According to Dogster (an online magazine and website dedicated to dog lovers), Florida is the top-ranked dog-friendly state in the nation, which means there are plenty of activities in the area where you and your furry friend can enjoy some quality time together outside of the home. Of course, you can always go to the beach or take your pal kayaking or running. But there’s so much more you can do—here are a few fun ideas.

GO ON A “PUP CRAWL.” Pub crawls are a whole lot more fun with your little buddy, and some local breweries even have designated “yappy hours” to encourage animal guests. Begin your day at Pierced Ciderworks in Fort Pierce and receive 50 percent off cider pints (during their yappy hour on Sundays) when you bring your (leashed) dog. Your pooch might even be featured as Dog of the Month on the brewery’s Instagram. Move along to Islamorada Beer Company, also in Fort Pierce, before heading south to Hop Life Brewing Company in Port St. Lucie. End your day at Ocean Republic Brewing in Stuart, which hosts a monthly Thursday yappy hour to support local animal rescues. piercedciderworks.com; islamoradabeerco.com; hoplife.com; oceanrepublicbrewing.com

HIT THE DRIVE-IN Make it a movie night at the Treasure Coast Park and Watch, a drive-in theater located at Causeway Cove Marina in Fort Pierce. Grab some plain popcorn from the concession stand (no butter, no seasoning so your pooch can safely snack too), snuggle up, and enjoy the show. tcparkandwatch.com

BOOK A DAY CRUISE. BYOB (booze for you, bones for your friend) and hit the seas on a tiki bar boat. Cruisin’ Tikis takes boaters along the Intracoastal for a two-hour daytime or sunset cruise—and pets are welcome as long as they wear a life jacket (you must bring your own). The tiki tours depart from Jupiter Pointe Marina in Tequesta, Causeway Cove Marina in Fort Pierce, and Safe Harbor New Port Cove in Riviera Beach. cruisintikiswpb.com

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE. If your dog doesn’t mind short road trips, buckle up and head to Dinosaur World. Located in Plant City near Tampa (it’s less than three hours away by car), the outdoor museum sits on 20-plus acres and is filled with life-size dinosaur replicas. Dogs are welcome to join you on your walk through the “Jurassic Bark” as long as they are leashed. dinosaurworld.com/florida ❖

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For additional ideas, bringfido.com is an excellent resource to find dog-friendly activities all across the country.

From top: these two old salts love spending the day with Cruisin’ Tikis; getting a good dinosaur shot for the Gram; a stop at Islamorada Beer Company in Fort Pierce.

COURTESY

Uninvited GUESTS

WHAT PET OWNERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE INVASIVE CANE TOAD

BY PAIGE FEIGENBAUM

Most Floridians know to keep their pets away from cane toads, as the nonnative species can be toxic to small animals. When the toads become agitated, they can secrete a milky-white toxin from glands located on their shoulders. And if a dog or cat licks or sniffs the substance, it can potentially be fatal. So what’s the story with these creatures?

Cane vs. Bufo

While cane toads are often referred to as bufo toads, Gioeli wants people to know that is a bit of a misnomer. “There are many toads that are bufos that are native,” he explains. “Biologists have now put cane toads in a different genus, Rhinella marina, to help save native toads that have been getting a bad rap. We don’t want people going around indiscriminately killing our native toads. They have a role in the environment.”

Cane toads, which are often incorrectly referred to as bufo toads (see “Cane vs. Bufo” at right) are found in many regions of Florida today, including Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast, but they don’t belong here. Native to Central America, South America, and extreme southern Texas, cane toads first arrived in our area back in the 1930s, according to Ken Gioeli, a natural resource and environment extension agent at UF/IFAS in St. Lucie County. At the time, says Gioeli, the toads were let loose in sugarcane fields in Florida (hence the name) as a biocontrol method to eat beetles that were harming the crops. With a staggering reproductive rate (8,000-30,000 eggs per female) and no predators in the United States, it’s no wonder they’ve spread so quickly over the years.

Cane toads camouflage into the environment, so you’re more likely to hear them before seeing them. They don’t ribbit or croak like other toads and frogs; their sound is more like a woodpecker knocking. They tend to be most active at night, when they feed on insects like beetles, and like to hang out

near light sources such as streetlights and in neighborhoods with stormwater ponds or adjacent wetlands.

HOW TO SPOT A CANE TOAD

Cane toads can be easily distinguished from other (nonharmful) species like squirrel frogs and green frogs by their size. They are usually between 6 and 9 inches (though a 1-footer was captured earlier this year on Marco Island!), whereas most native toads are smaller than 3 inches. Another clue: they don’t have suction on their feet, so they can’t climb on walls or windows and typically keep to the ground.

If you spot one, keep your pet away. If it sticks around and you’d rather it didn’t, you can always call a toad-removal company like Palm City–based Toad Busters (toadbusters.com) to come and deal with it. Lisa Thompson, spokesperson for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Nonnative Fish and Wildlife Program, notes: “Like all nonnative species, cane toads are not protected in Florida, except by anticruelty laws, and can be removed from private property year-round with landowner permission.” Thompson also suggests residents report sightings to FWC’s Invasive Species Hotline (ivegot1.org or call 888.483.4681) so the data can be given to scientists to learn about population density and spread. If your pet is exposed to the poison, Gioeli advises wetting a paper towel to wipe the inside of their mouth and then head to the vet ASAP. Don’t flush their mouth with a garden hose because you may wash the toxin down their throat and get water in your pet’s lungs. ❖

Cane toads are typically between 6 and 9 inches long and don’t have suction on their feet, so you’ll most likely see them hanging out on the ground.

KEN GIOELI

Artistic Vision

ANTHONY RECORD BRINGS AN ARTIST’S PERSPECTIVE TO HIS NEW ROLE AS CURATOR AT LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER

BY VALERIE STAGGS

Anthony Record has a penchant for roadside attractions. “My all-time favorite roadside attraction is in Brooksville,” says Record, 41, who grew up outside Tampa in a small town called Spring Hill and now resides in Port St. Lucie. His face lights up as he continues: “Boyett’s Grove is a citrus grove where they have a zoo of rescued exotic pets, like if someone got a pet monkey and couldn’t take care of it anymore. There’s all kinds of funky art and spray paint. It’s just filled with weird imagery and sculptures.”

Now the new curator at Lighthouse ArtCenter is parlaying his love of roadside discoveries into planning his first major show at the center, which will close out the upcoming season. “It’s called Roadside Reveries,” says Record. “It’s an exhibition of contemporary art that examines uncanny recollections of Florida vacations and the allure of animals and roadside attractions. It’s not so much literal depictions; it’s more

about the altered states of vacations and travel.”

As a child, Record recalls being interested in art but says he didn’t really pursue creating his own art until he enrolled in the studio art program at the University of South Florida—a choice that somehow felt like destiny. “I don’t even know how I made the decision,” he says. “But it was instant—I just knew I wanted to learn how to do art.” While in college, he ran his very first gallery—USF’s student-run Centre Gallery—for two years.

After graduating from USF in 2006, he went on to earn a master’s degree in fine arts from the San Francisco Art

WALTER MATTHEWS

Porch Light by Walter Matthews, one of the artists featured in the Roadside Reveries exhibition, coming in April.

ANTHONY RECORD

The Sabre-Toothed The Scream by Anthony Record

Institute in 2008, where he honed his skills as a painter. “I’ve been an artist since 2005, and I’ve always tried to do unusual things,” he says. “I’m really interested in chance and spontaneity and integrating those things into my work.”

After graduate school, Record moved back to the Tampa area and began a career as an art professor, teaching at various colleges over the next 10 years. But slowly, his career path started to turn toward curating. In 2014, he and some friends started QUAID, an artists’ cooperative in Tampa, where he curated exhibitions. And in 2018, he began a four-year stint as the studio programs coordinator for the Tampa Museum of Art. In 2022, he was named curator at the Museum of Florida Art & Culture, where he remained until joining Lighthouse ArtCenter this past April.

As Record settles into his new role, he plans to take an “artist-centered” approach to the exhibitions he curates. “I am focused on what the artist cares about, what they think is important, and having their ideas resonate as purely as they can,” he says. He’s also excited about the scope of offerings outside the exhibitions at the center. “It’s a unique space that has an emphasis on both studio arts, the gallery, and exhibitions,” he says. “It’s a really great environment.” anthonyrecord.com; lighthousearts.org ❖

Show Time!

This season’s big exhibitions and events at Lighthouse ArtCenter

Currently on view: Lush 3: Contemporary Ceramics and Underwater Photography, to November 16

December 5: Celebrate!: Art from Outreach Programs and Lighthouse Faculty, to December 14

January 16: Tyler K. Smith: Brainz & Bolts, to February 22

March 2: Plein Air Festival, to March 8

March 18: Annual Members’ Show and Sale, to April 11

April 24: Roadside Reveries, to August 25

Anthony Record at Lighthouse ArtCenter CRISTINA SZYSZKO

Theropod Shmeropod by Anthony Record

Palm Beach Dramaworks’ 2024-25 Season

Twenty-fifth anniversaries are traditionally commemorated with a gift of silver. But when Palm Beach Dramaworks embarks on its twenty-fifth anniversary season in November, what the company has in store for its audience is pure gold. PBD will celebrate this milestone occasion with an eclectic array of invigorating plays that epitomize the notion of “Theatre to Think About.”

The season features revivals of Ronald Harwood’s The Dresser and Mark St. Germain’s Camping with Henry and Tom, two compelling plays that were performed early in the company’s history; the world premiere of Gina Montet’s Dangerous Instruments, which continues PBD’s commitment to new plays; Neil Simon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Lost in Yonkers; and Stephen Karam’s Tony Award-winning The Humans

“When PBD was founded in 2000, we believed that there were local audiences hungry for challenging work, plays that illuminate the human condition and resonate in deeply personal ways,” said Producing Artistic Director William Hayes. “We were naïve enough to think, ‘If you build it, they will come.’ It turned out that we were correct. We are so grateful to the community for their steadfast support and encouragement as we have expanded and evolved.”

That evolution is exemplified by the company’s new plays festival. Launched

in 2019, it officially became the Perlberg Festival of New Plays last season.PBD’s goal is for the festival to become a leader in fostering the future of the American theatre canon. This popular annual event, which will be held from January 17-19, 2025, features professional readings of five developing plays, each one followed by a post-performance discussion. “Playwrights have told us again and again how nurturing, informative, and invaluable the festival is for them,” said Hayes. “And our audiences love the opportunity to offer feedback to the playwrights, as it gives them a part in the development process.”

Here’s a look at each of the season’s plays:

LOST IN YONKERS

By Neil Simon

November 1-17, 2024

Set during World War II, this funny and touching Pulitzer Prize-winning memory play is both an exploration of the wounds inflicted by family, and a testament to the power of familial love and resiliency.

THE DRESSER

By Ronald Harwood

December 20, 2024 - January 5, 2025

The co-dependent – if unequal – relationship between Sir, a renowned but fading actor, and Norman, his devoted, self-sacrificing dresser, is the heartbeat of this warts-andall, tragicomic valentine to the transcendent magic of theatre.

THE HUMANS

By Stephen Karam

February 14 - March 2, 2025

“A family play that is sort of infected by my love of the thriller genre,” is how the playwright once described this Tony Awardwinning comedy drama, in which the foibles, fears, and fragilities of an American family play out with great insight, humor, and compassion.

CAMPING WITH HENRY AND TOM

By Mark St. Germain

April 11 - 27, 2025

A work of fiction inspired by an actual 1921 camping trip taken by Warren G. Harding, Henry Ford, and Thomas Edison – three men with starkly different personalities and world views – the play deals with issues and ideas that remain as relevant today as they were 100 years ago.

World Premiere

DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS

By Gina Montet

May 23 - June 8, 2025

Laura, a single mother, finds herself thrust into a gripping battle against a broken system when her son, Daniel, spirals into darkness. She must confront a parent’s deepest fears and sacrifice everything to rescue Daniel from the brink of becoming America’s next tragic headline.

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TAMPA

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THE TAMPA EDITION HOTEL AND A SURFEIT OF MICHELIN-APPROVED RESTAURANTS SIGNAL A NEW ERA FOR THIS BOOMING HARBOR CITY

BY PAUL RUBIO

Tampa seems to be on the tip of every Floridian’s tongue these days. The often-overlooked Gulf Coast city is finally having a moment, thanks largely to the growth of its Water Street neighborhood, an in-progress pocket of big-city sophistication. At the heart of this redux is The Tampa Edition (editionhotels.com/tampa), the city’s first five-star hotel, rife with swish tropical trappings and a Michelinstarred restaurant.

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Marla SIMPLY

BY VALERIE STAGGS | PHOTOGRAPHY

Marla Maples has found her inner peace and joy—and she’s on a mission to spread love and light across the globe

Shot on location at Riverbend Park

BY STEVEN MARTINE

Marla Maples sits in a lovely garden somewhere in the U.K., about two hours from Cambridge University. Behind her rises a centuries-old stone building, the likes of which can only be found in the English countryside. “We found this place this morning,” she says as she swings her phone around to share the pastoral beauty surrounding an ancient rectory during our Zoom interview in June.

“I’ve got my feet on the earth, there’s lavender all around us, and red maples and Japanese maples. I feel right at home. After I get off the phone, I’ll probably run across this beautiful lawn and turn a cartwheel.” Talking to this vibrant woman onscreen, who has clearly learned to embrace life with joy and abandon, it is easy to picture her doing just that.

Many people may

remember Marla Maples from her acting roles in the ’80s and ’90s (Dallas, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Spin City, to name just a few TV appearances), or from her marriage to Donald Trump in the mid1990s. But these days, Maples is more focused on simply living her best life—not necessarily onscreen or in gossip columns. Over the years, she has become a passionate advocate for mental, spiritual, and physical wellness, and a coveted public speaker who is unafraid to share her personal journey of inner peace in forums from the TED Talk stage to the Cambridge University student union.

Just a few days before this interview, Maples had spoken to a group of students at Cambridge, urging them to be freethinkers and also be open to the ideas and beliefs of others. “We need to have open dialogue with this next generation,” she says. “I wanted to be able to share their hearts and see how they are coping and talk to them about the importance of individual thought over group thinking.

We can have conversations with people who may be on the other side of politics or issues or social justice. You never want to divide yourself from anyone.”

It is a powerful message coming from a woman who has endured the sometimes harsh glare of life in the public eye. As she turns 61 this month, Maples readily admits that the mental, spiritual, and physical wellness she has achieved in her life today has only been built through a long journey—from a small town

in Georgia to international (and not always welcome) fame.

Maples grew up in Cohutta, Georgia, a town with fewer than 1,000 residents. Her mother, Ann, was a homemaker and model; her father, Stanley, was a real estate developer, county commissioner, singer, and songwriter. “My father was the choir director of the church my grandparents helped build,” Maples says. “I come from a family of farmers and preachers, which is not so different from who I am at my core today.”

Just before our photo shoot for this feature, Maples’ father sadly passed away. She had been visiting with him in Tennessee when he had a heart attack. True to her nature, she shared the experience of his passing with her signature authenticity, posting photographs and videos of special moments with her dad to social media, hoping she might be able to help someone else through her loss.

“I want to help people deal better with life and death and the crisis that they may face around that,” says Maples. “I think if we can be examples of how to tap into the beauty of the entire life, we can make [death] more of an elevated celebration of life. To me, it’s not grief—it’s joy.”

After finishing high school, Maples left Georgia to pursue a career in acting and modeling. She had success, competing in pageants and acting in dozens of films, television shows, and Broadway productions. Then in 1993, she married Donald Trump, and suddenly everybody knew her name.

She gave birth to their daughter, Tiffany, and the family split their time between Palm Beach, New York, and Atlantic City until Maples and Trump divorced in 1999. In 2021, Maples

‘‘ My goal is to be ready for whatever magic unveils itself.”

settled in northern Palm Beach County full-time.

Tiffany is now 31 and also resides in the area with her husband, Michael Boulos, so Maples is able to continue a close relationship with her only child. “[Tiffany] was born in Palm Beach, so it’s interesting that our lives have brought us back to where we are now both back here,” says Maples. The mom-daughter duo get together often for tennis matches, yoga classes, kayaking, and travels. “I love to cook at home and have her and Michael over,” Maples adds.

An avid athlete as a child, Maples still loves sports and has recently taken up beach tennis. In May, she participated in a beach tennis event to benefit Love Serving Autism, a local charity that provides therapeutic racquet sports instruction to neurodivergent children and adults. She is a passionate advocate for many philanthropic causes, including Place of Hope, and supports

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educational, human rights, and women’s causes. “I believe in taking action for things that you believe in,” she says.

While she still takes on the occasional acting role (she played Gay Nancy on HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones starring John Goodman), Maples has been busy working on lots of other projects. Aside from public speaking, she is also a podcaster and a songwriter, and she is currently working with an editor on a possible book project.

Of course, her most important role in life has been being a mom, she says. But what about the future—what’s next for Marla Maples? “Who knows?” she replies with a laugh. “My goal is to be ready for whatever magic unveils itself. However I can give back, however I can share, I want to be prepared for that.” marlamaples.com; @itsmarlamaples (Instagram) ❖

Marla reveals 8 big life lessons she has learned

Walk with joy. “We see so much suffering in the world, and it’s a time of great unknowns. But walking in the world with joy comes with a peace that can take you to a whole new place. So stop apologizing for being happy.”

Grow where you are planted. “When I go back home, I feel what my father and his father and the fathers before them stood for, and what they gave to create this beautiful country that we have. Regardless of where you came from, honor and nourish your unique roots.”

Share your highs and lows. “There are times when I’m going through something and I feel like if I can share how I work through it and come out of it, that can help another person.”

Be kind. “I wake up every morning and ask God how I can use my unique gifts in a way to help others. Simple acts of kindness can really change the heart of someone who is suffering, or even your own heart.”

Connect with nature. “Nature is everything. It is where we find strength. Hugging a tree, sitting on a rock, putting our feet on the earth... The simplest things can give you strength. If you just open your eyes, you can see so much. Always appreciate the simple beauty of nature.”

Know when to let go. “Life is a series of release and then rebuilding, releasing the old and then stepping into the new dreams. It’s important to look within yourself and see what is not serving you—and let go of it.”

Find the lesson. “Instead of saying, ‘Look what happened to me! This is awful,’ try saying, ‘How can I grow through this?’ Take a pause and don’t judge it as being bad. Instead, look at it as an opportunity and ask what you can learn from it.”

Look inward for love. “As humans, we have to keep that love even in difficult situations. When love is a deeper inner journey, we can continue to love even when things in the world make it harder.”

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UNCOMMON ARTISTS

In a tech-forward world of social media and AI, these extraordinary locals are dedicated to keeping their old-school arts alive

BY VALERIE STAGGS

The Hurdy-Gurdy Man

Musician Ben Childs is the kind of guy struggling musicians love to hate. Since the age of 7, Childs, now 44, has had the uncanny ability to pick up an instrument and effortlessly learn to play it. “I started playing piano when I was 7, then saxophone, then guitar,” says the Tequesta resident who today plays dozens of instruments including drums, bass, banjo, mandolin, and even the tin whistle.

Yet there was one instrument that always eluded him. “Since I was a child, I have always been fascinated by the hurdy-gurdy,” says Childs. “I find the way it sounds bewitching.” He recalls first seeing the instrument played in his uncle’s English folk band, Blowzabella, and wanting to try it himself. But at a cost of $3,000, a new hurdy-gurdy was out of reach for the young musician.

He shared his passion for the instrument on his podcast, 561 Music, and Justin Hucker, owner of Live Music Community in Palm Beach Gardens, was listening. “Justin started a crowdfunding effort to get me a hurdy-gurdy,” says Childs. “All these people helped me buy one, which was just the nicest thing anyone had ever done for me.” In January

2023, Childs’ new hurdy-gurdy arrived from Poland. The instrument, which is thought to have originated from the fiddle, dates back to around the eleventh century. It is played by turning a hand-cranked wheel, which rubs against strings (much like how a bow rubs against violin strings) and produces a droning sound. Melodies are played on a keyboard, pressing wooden keys down against strings to produce different notes. While the hurdy-gurdy is common in Europe, it is rarely seen in the United States.

There was a learning curve to playing the hurdy-gurdy to be sure, even for this very talented musician. “It’s not like any other instrument,” says Childs. “It’s difficult to play. There are a lot of things happening at the same time.”

Locals can catch Childs playing gigs (on various instruments) with The Killbillies, the folk-bluegrass band he has been part of since 2010. He has also started to record on the hurdy-gurdy. “I thought it would be fun to do all the Star Trek themes on it,” he says. “I’m also working on an original composition. So look for hurdy-gurdy music by Ben Childs soon!” benchilds561.com

Fruit of the Loom

Elizabeth Esther Kelly was 22 years old when she moved to Woodstock, New York, the picturesque town in the Catskill Mountains that has long been a hub for artists. “I was born an artist, and Woodstock is the oldest arts colony in the country,” says the 74-year-old Stuart resident, who lived and worked in Woodstock until moving to Florida in 2009.

Kelly initially worked at the colony as a fine arts painter and a cataloger for international avant-garde artist Rolph Scarlett. In 1993, she opened her own retail store, Gateway to Tibet, outside Woodstock. It was that same year that she took up a new art form: weaving. “There was a small cottage industry in Woodstock that needed weavers, so I trained myself to weave,” says Kelly. She bought a loom and started weaving high-end scarves that were sold in luxury retail stores like Saks Fifth Avenue.

After moving to Florida, Kelly continued to weave as an artist in residence at the Fish House Arts Center in Port Salerno. “I wove there for 13 years,” she says. “Ninety percent of people who came to my studio had never seen a loom. They didn’t even know the process was called weaving.”

While weavers like Kelly are rare today, the practice of weaving was an important skill in colonial America. When England restricted the export of wool to America at the turn of the eighteenth century, colonists began weaving cloth from locally produced cotton, flax, and wool crops. Less than a century later, the Industrial Revolution brought automation to weaving, and manual weaving became more of an art form.

the lengthwise threads stretched out across the loom. “This

Kelly explains that weaving on a traditional loom is a very physical process during which the weaver throws a shuttle back and forth across the loom while simultaneously stepping on a foot pedal. The shuttle holds the crosswise thread, which is woven through the lengthwise threads stretched out across the loom. “This took 15 hours to make, and I’m fast!” she says, holding up one of her signature Salerno Shoulder Wraps that she both designs and weaves.

Today, Kelly weaves out of her home studio in Stuart, where she also paints and illustrates in numerous mediums, and sells her creations on her now-online Gateway to Tibet shop. The practicing Buddhist looks at weaving as the perfect metaphor for the interconnectedness of life, a basic tenet of Buddhist philosophy. “Weaving requires patience, diligence, and perseverance,” says Kelly. “It’s a very meditative process, and in the end, you are creating something beautiful.” gatewaytotibet.com

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Elizabeth Esther Kelly in her fabric studio in Stuart; one of her projects on the loom (inset).

In Sync

When the members of the barbershop quartet Better Days Ahead log on for a Zoom interview for this story in late July, they are on summer break, all scattered across the country. Yet despite dialing in from vacation homes thousands of miles away, the camaraderie—and enthusiasm for “barbershopping”—among this foursome is palpable.

“Barbershop is something that is contagious,” says Don Miller, a Port St. Lucie resident and the tenor in the group. Miller, 80, was first introduced to barbershop music in his hometown of Uniontown, Pennsylvania. “I went into a local church where they were practicing, and I was hooked,” he says. Miller has now been barbershopping for 40 years.

Kurt Harrup, who sings lead in the quartet, has a similar story. The Jensen Beach resident, 80, was teaching in Lynchburg, Virginia in 1968 when a colleague invited him to a chapter meeting of the Barbershop Harmony Society. “I had never heard of barbershop before,” recalls Harrup, who joined the chapter and has been singing barbershop ever since.

Like Harrup, many singers are introduced to barbershop through local chapters of the Barbershop Harmony Society, founded in 1938. Considered an African American folk art, barbershop emerged in the southern United States

in the late 1800s. True to their name, the quartets were often formed in barbershops, a hub for socializing at the time. A typical barbershop quartet consists of a tenor, lead, baritone, and bass.

The members of Better Days Ahead may all be in retirement, but the genre is attracting young singers, according to baritone Mike Tarlton. “We have a program for Florida high school students every June at Stetson University,” says the 69-year-old Palm Beach Gardens resident. “It starts on Thursday afternoon, and on Saturday night they put on a show. It’s amazing how great these kids sound.”

Chuck Martin, 77, the bass of the group, says the quartet is also changing with the times. “We do barbershop renditions of popular songs like “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” from The Lion King movie and hits from Broadway musicals,” says the Jupiter resident.

The group performs at local churches and senior living facilities and delivers singing valentines every February. But you never know where you might run into these guys singing…. “We’ve been known to walk along the streets of Jensen Beach and just start singing a tune,” says Harrup. Adds Tarlton: “It’s like a flash mob of four guys.”

To inquire about performances, contact Better Days Ahead at tinmanrush@gmail.com

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Don Miller, Kurt Harrup, Mike Tarlton, and Chuck Martin—aka Better Days Ahead—on Hutchinson Island

The Tree Whisperer

In a small museum outside Milan, Italy grows the Ficus retusa Linn, the world’s oldest known bonsai tree. Estimated to be over 1,000 years old, the tree requires daily care to maintain the perfect amount of light, water, humidity, and temperature in every season. It is a routine Dennis Richards knows well.

“The real trick to bonsai is keeping the bonsai alive,” he says. “Most people don’t understand that. They think bonsai is all about taking the little scissors and trimming them and misting them, like you’re sending them to the beauty parlor. It’s not about that at all.”

Richards first started bonsai gardening over 25 years ago—and he readily admits that his early attempts did not go so well. “My wife’s stepmother had bonsai, and she would give me one on occasion, but I could never keep them alive,” he says. While living in Maryland in 1996, Richards sought out a local bonsai club and got serious about the craft: “I began learning about the horticulture behind bonsai and understanding how they grow and what it takes to keep them alive.”

The practice of bonsai—which literally means “tree in a pot”—can be traced back to 210 B.C. China. It didn’t become widely popular until the twelfth century, when Zen Buddhists in Japan adopted the practice. Among Buddhists, bonsai trees are believed to be objects of meditation and

focus even today.

As Richards tends to his small forest each day, he too understands the profundity of this ancient practice. “It’s very nurturing,” he says. “When you’re caring for the trees, there is a symbiotic relationship. They give you a sense of fulfillment.”

Today, Richards has more than 40 bonsai at his Palm Beach Gardens home, with species including buttonwood, crepe myrtle, Japanese gray elm, tamarind, bougainvillea, juniper, water jasmine, and more. Over the years, he has also parted with many of the bonsai he so intensely cared for, giving them to aspiring gardeners to help them get started. “It’s sort of a given in the bonsai world that people are willing to help someone put their first tree in a pot and tell them how to care for it,” he says. “That’s how you learn bonsai.”

This past summer, Richards donated a juniper bonsai to the Taste of Africa event at the North Palm Beach Country Club benefiting the African Orphan Education Foundation. He had cared for the tree for 20 years. To find a bonsai workshop near you, visitamericanbonsaisociety.org

Dennis Richards tends to his bonsai in Palm Beach Gardens.

A Dyeing Art

Suzanne Connors looks at a swatch of fabric and sees a blank canvas. The fiber artist has been intrigued by textiles ever since she began working at her parents’ Stuart carpet store in 1983. “I have always been into textiles,” says Connors, who worked as an interior designer and construction project manager for 25 years before becoming a full-time artist.

In 2008, Connors was living in North Carolina. The construction market was in decline, so she opened Aya Fiber Studios and started creating fiber art. When a friend invited her to an indigo-dyeing workshop, Connors found her true passion. “I just fell in love with making the patterns and all the different ways you could get different designs,” she says.

Known as the “king of dyes,” indigo is one of the world’s most ancient dyes and has been used by the people of Egypt and Asia for over 4,000 years. In the eighth century, a dyeing technique called shibori emerged in Japan. Similar to tie-dyeing, shibori involves manipulating cloth to create

a visual texture when the cloth is dyed.

When shibori is used in indigo dyeing, the result is brilliant blue and white patterns, each completely unique.

Connors moved back to Florida in 2021 and opened Aya Fiber Studios in Stuart. There, she creates fiber art including her shibori collection of shawls, table linens, bags, and kimono-style jackets, which she sells at the studio. She also offers workshops to teach others various fiber arts including indigo dyeing, batik, shibori, botanical printing, and more.

“A lot of these things are becoming ‘lost arts,’” she says. “The younger generations aren’t learning this stuff.”

Dedicated to her craft, Connors is planning a monthlong trip to Japan in 2025, where she plans to work with Japanese artists to teach students the shibori technique. ayafiberstudio.com ❖

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Stuart resident Suzanne Connors poses with some of her fabric art at Lighthouse ArtCenter; shibori tenugis (Japanese hand towels) air-dry outside.

Ombre pleated chiffon capeback caftan ($3,000), Milly Park, millypark.com; 18-karat yellow gold 12mm crownwork bezel-set white topaz earrings on teardrop top posts with 6mm and 7mm peridot drops and triple diamond bottom drops ($4,830), Ray Griffiths, raygriffiths.com

Opposite page: Sheer jersey goddess dress ($2,298), Tory Burch, toryburch.com

Shot on location at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie

Stella McCartney rib-knit pocket minidress ($1,850), Prada patent leather loafers ($1,070), Saks Fifth Avenue, saksfifthavenue.com; pink tights, stylist’s own

Opposite page: Skirt ($3,200), knit top ($1,470), striped shirt ($1,290), shoes ($1,370), Prada, prada.com

Akris punto color-block wool rib-knit midi dress ($1,290), Fendi multicolor kitten slingback heels ($995), Saks Fifth Avenue, saksfifthavenue.com; kaleidoscope wide-pave bangle cuff ($225), square bangle cuff ($225), turquoise bangle cuff ($225), magenta bangle cuff ($225), Idalia, idaliaco.com

Opposite page: Hand-placed paillette shift dress in metallic multi ($1,798), wool-silk crepe gates pant in canary yellow ($898), Lafayette 148 NY, lafayette148ny.com; Marc Jacobs mini leather duffle bag ($295), Christian Dior satin ribbon embroidered J’Adior slingback heels ($1,150), Saks Fifth Avenue, saksfifthavenue.com; 18-karat yellow gold 10mm crownwork bezel-set green tourmaline ring with pave diamond surround ($6,130), 18-karat yellow gold 10mm crownwork bezel-set yellow sapphire ring with pave diamond surround ($9,890), Ray Griffiths, raygriffiths.com

Fashion editor: Zlata Kotmina

Assistant: Irina Smirnova

Hair and makeup: Bri Soffa

Models: Grace Vinson and David Koulakov, Ford Models, Miami

211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast

American Heart Association

P.O. Box 3588

2300 Centrepark West Drive

Lantana, FL 33465

West Palm Beach, FL 33409

561.383.1144

561.697.6600

pbc@heart.org heart.org

candi.spitz@211pbtc.org 211palmbeach.org

Year Founded: 1924

Year Founded: 1971

Mission Statement: 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast’s mission is to save and improve lives through crisis intervention and by connecting people to health, mental health, and wellness services 24 hours a day, every day.

Head of Charity: Sharon L’Herrou

Title: President and CEO

Event: Annual Spring Event

Date: March 1, 2025

Mission Statement: The American Heart Association has been a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives for more than a century. It has invested over $5.7 billion in research supporting more than 47,000 projects, including work by 15 Nobel Prize–winning scientists. Advancements include the artificial heart valve, CPR, and implantable pacemakers.

Head of Charity: Nancy Brown

Title: CEO

Event Chair: Iliana Rentz, Pike Electric

Event: Palm Beach County Go Red for Women Luncheon

Location: The Beach Club, Palm Beach Price: $650

Description: Guy Clark and Harrison Morgan, along with Dave and Sasha Aronberg, will cochair 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast’s Spring 2025 Celebration. This elegant evening includes cocktails, dinner, dancing, and an exciting program. Proceeds benefit the mission of 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast.

Date: April 10, 2025

Location: PGA National Resort, Palm Beach Gardens

Price: $375

Event Contact: Candi Spitz

Contact Number: 561.383.1144

Email: candi.spitz@211pbtc.org

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens

253 Barcelona Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

561.832.5328

info@ansg.org ansg.org

Year Founded: 1977

Mission Statement: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens is a nonprofit foundation established in 1977 by resident sculptor Ann Weaver Norton (1905-1982). A 2-acre sanctuary and internationally recognized arboretum, the tropical gardens include the historic Norton House and galleries, Artist Studio, monumental sculptures, Pollinator Garden, and Orchid House Plaza.

Head of Charity: Margaret Horgan

Title: Executive Director

Event: 8th Annual Sculpture in Motion: The Art of Pre- and PostWar Automobiles

Date: November 16, 2024

Location: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach

Price: $30

Description: Sculpture in Motion, honoring Gold Star Families of Palm Beach County, Friends of Fisher House, and veterans, welcomes visitors to experience the history and design of classic pre- and post-war automobiles. The event ends with the Grand Tour Parade of Cars, tracing a route from the gardens to Palm Beach.

Event Contact: Margaret Horgan

Contact Number: 561.832.5328

Description: Join us at our Go Red for Women Luncheon to enjoy a social hour, silent auction, and inspiring program. You will leave feeling motivated to take charge of your health and advocate for policies, research, and education to fight cardiovascular disease in women, their number one health threat. Supporters include Jeanette Staluppi, CVS Health, Florida Power & Light Company, Encompass Health, City Furniture, and HCA Florida Healthcare, supported by the HCA Healthcare Foundation.

Event Contact: Brianna Taggart

Contact Number: 561.697.6605

Email: pbc@heart.org

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens

253 Barcelona Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

561.832.5328

info@ansg.org ansg.org

Year Founded: 1977

Mission Statement: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens is a nonprofit foundation established in 1977 by resident sculptor Ann Weaver Norton (1905-1982). A 2-acre sanctuary and internationally recognized arboretum, the tropical gardens include the historic Norton House and galleries, Artist Studio, monumental sculptures, Pollinator Garden, and Orchid House Plaza.

Head of Charity: Frances Fisher

Title: Board Chairwoman

Event: An Evening of Music and Art in the Gardens

Date: March 19, 2025

Location: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach

Price: $500

Description: An Evening of Music and Art in the Gardens, the annual event of the Gardens Conservancy, will present the Ann Norton Award for Philanthropy, extended to an individual who advances the ideals set forth with Ann Norton’s vision for the gardens as her legacy to the community.

Event Contact: Margaret Horgan

Contact Number: 561.832.5328

Email: info@ansg.org

Email: info@ansg.org

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At our center, success isn’t just measured in the number of sober days following treatment; it’s also measured in the reunification of families torn apart by the ravages of substance use.

We are privileged to witness the joy of parents holding their children again, the relief of siblings embracing their estranged brother or sister, and the restoration of bonds once thought irreparable.

Josh and Wife

Krystal and family

Rosalind and son

Hannah and family

Greg and family

Morgan and family

Chadd and family

Baylor and son

Candilynn and daughter

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary at Abramson & Schlaggar Reserve

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary at Abramson

& Schlaggar Reserve

17855 Rocky Pines Road

17855 Rocky Pines Road

Jupiter, FL 33478

561.575.3399

Jupiter, FL 33478

561.575.3399

marketing@buschwildlife.org buschwildlife.org/events/wineinthewild2025

marketing@buschwildlife.org buschwildlife.org

Year Founded: 1983

Mission Statement: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary at Abramson & Schlaggar Reserve is South Florida’s largest wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education center. Since 1983, the sanctuary has been rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing native species and reintroducing endangered species back into our ecosystems. The new, expanded campus marks a significant milestone in its mission to educate future generations.

Year Founded: 1983

Mission Statement: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary at Abramson & Schlaggar Reserve is South Florida’s largest wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education center. Since 1983, the sanctuary has been rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing native species and reintroducing endangered species back into our ecosystems. The new, expanded campus marks a significant milestone in its mission to educate future generations.

Head of Charity: Amy J. Kight

Title: CEO

Event: Wine in the Wild

Head of Charity: Amy J. Kight

Title: CEO

Event: Flora & Fauna Luncheon

Date: January 25, 2025

Location: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary at Abramson & Schlaggar Reserve, Jupiter

Date: April 3, 2025

Location: The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach

Price: $300

Price: $250

Description: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary will host its 6th Annual Wine in the Wild fundraiser on Saturday, January 25. Walk the illuminated sanctuary paths and enjoy savory samples of wine, spirits, food pairings, music, and animals. The evening celebration will include a silent auction, raffles, and other surprises.

Event Contact: Carolina Young Contact Number: 561.575.3399

Email: marketing@buschwildlife.org

Cardinal Newman High School

512 Spencer Drive

West Palm Beach, FL 33409

561.683.6266

mary.martens@cardinalnewman.com cardinalnewman.com

Year Founded: 1961

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Mission Statement: The mission of Cardinal Newman High School is to educate the whole person—spirit, mind, and body—and to help all students develop their God-given talents according to the gospel values of Jesus Christ. Cardinal Newman is a premier college preparatory Catholic high school in West Palm Beach. It has a rich tradition of attracting gifted scholars, athletes, and artists who will become women and men of character, faith, and intellect. Our vision is to build life’s champions through faith, scholarship, servant leadership, and a strong family atmosphere.

Head of Charity: Charles Stembler

Title: President

Event: Newman Night 2025, An Evening of Polynesian Paradise

Date: March 8, 2025

Location: Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach

Price: $300

Description: An Evening of Polynesian Paradise celebrates more than 60 years of providing a premier college preparatory Catholic high school in West Palm Beach. Experience an evening in paradise featuring dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, and special entertainment.

Description: Join us for the Flora & Fauna Luncheon, the inaugural spring fundraiser benefiting Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in beautiful Palm Beach. With enchanting animal encounters and charming company, this luncheon promises to be a memorable experience celebrating the incredible wildlife we strive to protect.

Event Contact: Carolina Young Contact Number: 561.575.3399

Email: marketing@buschwildlife.org

Carter Viss Foundation

17915 Bridle Court Jupiter, FL 33478

303.653.4758

cartervissfoundation@gmail.com cartervissfoundation.org

Year Founded: 2023

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Mission Statement: In 2019, Carter Viss was snorkeling at the Breakers Reef when, despite using a dive flag, he was struck by a 36-foot boat. All of his limbs were hit by the boat’s propellers, and he lost his right arm on impact. The Carter Viss Foundation’s mission is to help victims of boating accidents and promote safe boating and diving practices.

Head of Charity: Carter Viss

Title: President and CEO

Event: Carter Viss Foundation’s 1st Annual Gala

Date: February 7, 2025

Location: Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach

Price: $325

Description: Join us for an inspiring evening featuring a delicious dinner, cocktails, a silent auction, and a speech and live piano performance by Carter, along with musical entertainment by country singer and songwriter Ricky Young. All proceeds from the gala will go toward producing a safer divers-down device and helping victims of boating accidents.

Event Contact: Emily Viss

Contact Number: 561.308.6914

Email: cartervissfoundation@gmail.com

Event Contact: Mary Martens

Contact Number: 561.619.7280

Email: mary.martens@cardinalnewman.com

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Center for Creative Education

Chasin A Dream Foundation

2400 Metrocentre Blvd.

561.805.9927

West Palm Beach, FL 33407

3900 E. Indiantown Road, Suite 607-195 Jupiter, FL 33477

561.315.7005

info@cceflorida.org

cceflorida.org

lori@chasinadream.org chasinadream.org

Year Founded: 1994

Year Founded: 2017

Mission Statement: The mission of the Center for Creative Education is to transform teaching and learning through creativity and the arts. This is accomplished through various educational initiatives, including The Foundations School, a nontraditional K-5 elementary school with a focus on improving grade-level performance for underserved students.

Head of Charity: Robert L. Hamon

Title: President and CEO

Event: 31st Anniversary Celebration

Date: March 3, 2025

Mission Statement: Chasin A Dream Foundation empowers families with children facing life-threatening illnesses and disabilities by providing personalized, transformative support. Our mission is to ease the financial burden on families with children battling cancer, cystic fibrosis, heart disease, and other lifethreatening illnesses and disabilities.

Head of Charity: Lori Griffith

Title: Executive Director

Event: Fairways Fore Good Gala

Date: March 13, 2025

Location: Club Colette, Palm Beach

Price: $1,500

Location: Pelican Club, Jupiter Price: $400

Description: Center for Creative Education is celebrating its 31st anniversary at Club Colette, chaired by Pam Miller, Laura Rehnert, and Margaret Sinclair. Season events also include a fall luncheon at its West Palm Beach campus on December 5, chaired by renowned fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger.

Description: The Fairways Fore Good Gala, chaired by CBS News anchor Sam Kerrigan, celebrates Chasin A Dream Foundation’s children. The event features a runway show, dinner, and auctions. The foundation financially supports families in Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties with children battling severe illnesses.

Event Contact: Jesi Moler-Catala

Contact Number: 561.805.9927, ext. 118

Email: jesim@cceflorida.org

The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast

1723 NE Shearwater Drive Jensen Beach, FL 34957

772.225.7575

tcalabria@childrensmuseumtc.org childrensmuseumtc.org

Year Founded: 2001

Mission Statement: The mission of The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast is to offer children and families a place to explore and learn through hands-on activities, educational programs, and cultural experiences.

Head of Charity: Tammy Calabria

Title: Executive Director

Event: Starry Night Black & White Gala

Date: November 16, 2024

Location: Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart Price: $225

Description: Enjoy an open-bar cocktail hour, a full sit-down dinner, and exciting auctions. All proceeds support new exhibits and educational programs at The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast.

Event Contact: Colleen Holmes

Contact Number: 772.225.7575

Email: colleen@childrensmuseumtc.org

Event Contact: Lori Griffith

Contact Number: 561.315.7005

Email: lori@chasinadream.org

Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

P.O. Box 9010 Stuart, FL 34995

772.268.0571

randicl@ccf.org

my.clevelandclinic.org/florida/locations/ martin-north-hospital/about/foundation

Year Founded: 1983

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Mission Statement: Cleveland Clinic Florida is a nonprofit, multispecialty health care provider that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. The Florida region includes Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, and Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, with five hospitals and numerous outpatient centers.

Heads of Charity: Mark and Alison Palombi

Title: Chairpersons

Event: 2024 Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Chrysanthemum Ball

Date: November 2, 2024

Location: Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa, Jensen Beach

Price: $1,500 for two tickets

Description: For 29 years, Cleveland Clinic’s Chrysanthemum Ball has been a premier black-tie event in Martin County. This year, all proceeds will support renovating the Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center. Thanks to a $1 million matching opportunity, all donations will be doubled, expanding innovative cancer care for our growing community.

Event Contact: Logan Morgan

Contact Number: 772.268.0571

Email: randicl@ccf.org

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Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

Comprehensive Alcoholism Rehabilitation Programs

1626 Okeechobee Road

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

700 S. Dixie Hwy., Suite 200

561.844.6400

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

561.569.6800

admin@carpinc.org carpinc.org

info@cfpbmc.org founders.yourcommunityfoundation.org

Year Founded: 1972

Year Founded: 1972

Mission Statement: We strengthen our communities by amplifying philanthropy and catalyzing solutions through our direct work and in partnership with donors, nonprofits, and the community.

Head of Charity: Danita R. DeHaney

Title: President and CEO

Event: 12th Annual Founders Luncheon

Date: February 26, 2025

Location: The Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Price: $150

Mission Statement: Serving the alcoholic and drug-addicted underserved. Established in 1972, CARP’s goal is to help break the cycle of hopeless addiction, dependency, and resulting homelessness among Palm Beach County’s economically vulnerable residents. CARP provides a 90-day Residential Program for Recovery for indigent men and women with substance use disorder. Our residences employ a peer-driven, 12-step recovery model proven to be effective against addiction in which individuals help one another to develop the spiritual tools and life coping skills that enable them to rebuild their lives. Our vision is to prepare chemically dependent individuals to live free from addiction.

Head of Charity: Kelly V. Landers, Esq.

Description: The Community Foundation is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Scholarship Program at the 2025 Founders Luncheon. Join us to celebrate the donors, nonprofit partners, and community members who have opened doors to higher education for our area’s youth, including awardees Sherry and Tom Barrat.

Title: CEO, Board of Directors

Event: CARP Annual Spring Luncheon

Date: February 15, 2025

Location: Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach

Event Contact: Brittany Peerbolte

Contact Number: 561.340.4511

Email: bpeerbolte@cfpbmc.org

Council on Aging

900 SE Salerno Road Stuart, FL 34997

772.360.4808

aducote@coamartin.org coamartin.org

Year Founded: 1974

Mission Statement: Our mission is to be the unparalleled resource of expertise, programming, and support for seniors in Martin County.

Head of Charity: Karen Ripper

Title: President and CEO

Event: Pep Rally Gala

Date: November 9, 2024

Location: Francis Langford Theater at The Kane Center, Stuart Price: $175

Description: In celebration of our 50th anniversary, we are planning a night like no other! Enjoy concession stand–inspired gourmet indulgences dreamed up by Chef’s Table, an open bar with game-changing libations, live music, pep rally–style festivities, silent auctions, and more.

Event Contact: Amber Ducote

Contact Number: 772.867.2516

Email: aducote@coamartin.org

Price: $300

Description: The Annual Spring Luncheon celebrates the joy of recovery and offers hope to alcoholics and addicts who cannot otherwise afford treatment. Funds raised support the operations of the CARP Men’s and Women’s Residential Programs for Recovery.

Event contact: Rob Silio

Contact number: 561.324.8003

Email: admin@carpinc.org

Council on Aging

900 SE Salerno Road Stuart, FL 34997

772.360.4808

aducote@coamartin.org coamartin.org

Year Founded: 1974

Mission Statement: Our mission is to be the unparalleled resource of expertise, programming, and support for seniors in Martin County.

Head of Charity: Karen Ripper

Title: President and CEO

Event: 19th Annual Poinsettia Power Holiday Bazaar, Luncheon & Fashion Show

Date: December 2, 2024

Location: Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa, Jensen Beach

Price: $150

Description: This beloved annual holiday event features a luncheon, a fashion show, amazing shopping, silent auctions, a “best hat” contest, and more! Come shop, sip, and see all while supporting our Meals on Wheels program, which delivers over 500 hot meals Monday through Friday to elderly in need in our community.

Event Contact: Amber Ducote

Contact Number: 772.867.2516

Email: aducote@coamartin.org

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signature events 24-25

Connect with dedicated leaders and enjoy impactful speakers

Monday, December 9 at 6 p.m.

chairs: location:

Matisyahu, World-Renowned Recording Artist; Owner,Tepper Sports & Entertainment, Carolina Panthers

and aspirations to shape our future, and honors Susan Shulman Pertnoy with the Jeanne Levy Community Leadership Award for her lifelong

Thursday, January 9 at 4:30 p.m.

This event brings together members of the King David Society, which welcomes donors who contribute $25,000 or more to Federation in 2025. Guests will hear from an engaging and noteworthy speaker.

chairs: Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

Show your pride as Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County honors women who make a significant impact through their giving at the Lion of Judah level to any Federation in 2025, or who established a Forever

Tuesday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m.

location:

extraordinary gifts of $50,000 or more in 2025, or who have established

contact:

Senior Advisor to Chasbro Investments, the family office of Charles Bronfman

Honor and celebrate the donors who have created a legacy commitment to secure the future of Jewish Palm Beach or established a Donor-Advised Fund through the William A. Meyer Jewish Community Foundation and our

Cox Science Center and Aquarium

Dr. John E. Upledger Foundation

4801 Dreher Trail N. West Palm Beach, FL 33405 561.832.1988

11211 Prosperity Farms Road, Suite D-223

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

561.622.4588

development@coxsciencecenter.org coxsciencecenter.org

info@upledger.org upledger.org

Year Founded: 1959

Mission Statement: The Cox Science Center and Aquarium’s mission is to “Open Every Mind to Science.” The indoor/outdoor venue features traveling and permanent exhibits, the Fisher Family Science Trail, the 10,000-gallon Aquariums of the Atlantic, and daily live science shows. The capital expansion project will double its square footage and triple audiences served.

Head of Charity: Kate Arrizza

Title: President and CEO

Year Founded: 2013

Mission Statement: The foundation’s mission is to support Dr. John E. Upledger’s vision and passion, ensuring that CranioSacral Therapy and other manual therapies are available worldwide to anyone who can benefit from these modalities. The Dr. John E. Upledger Foundation supports and develops therapeutic programs, education, research, and treatment to relieve symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s and dementia, autism, cancer treatment, chronic pain, concussion and traumatic brain injury, PTSD, stress, and tension-related disorders.

Event: 2025 Smarty Party: AI Envisioning the Future

Date: January 16, 2025

Location: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach

Head of Charity: Allen Merrell

Title: Cofounder and Board Director

Price: $1,250

Description: Guests will hear from the dean of MIT Digital Learning, Cynthia Breazeall, about the quickly evolving artificial intelligence landscape. The evening will highlight the AI revolution and how its technology will support South Florida’s next-generation leaders in STEAM careers.

Event: Veterans Therapy Program for Combat Stress and PTSD

Date: November 13-17, 2024

Location: 11211 Prosperity Farms Road, Suite D223, Palm Beach Gardens

Event Contact: Talya Lerman

Contact Number: 561.370.7723

Email: development@coxsciencecenter.org

Dress for Success Palm Beaches

2459 S. Congress Ave., Suite 204

Palm Springs, FL 33406

561.249.3898

palmbeaches@dressforsuccess.org dressforsuccesspb.org

Year Founded: 2010

Mission Statement: We empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help them thrive in work and life. Best known for dressing a client head-to-toe for a job interview and gifting a full week’s wardrobe upon hiring, we ensure she’s job-ready via an array of career-coaching programs.

Head of Charity: Joe Ann Fletcher

Title: CEO

Event: Style for Hope Fundraising Luncheon

Date: March 7, 2025

Location: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Price: $200

Description: At Style for Hope, Dress for Success will present its Style Icon award to trailblazing makeup artist and entrepreneur Bobbi Brown. Brown will share her inspiring success story in an on-stage interview with WPTV News anchor Shannon Cake. Tommy Hilfiger and Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger are honorary cochairs.

Event Contact: Joe Ann Fletcher

Contact Number: 561.249.3898

Email: jfletcher@dressforsuccesspb.org

Price: $3,600

Description: An intensive therapy program includes CranioSacral Therapy integrated with multiple modalities of treatment in a concentrated and extended period to facilitate healing efficiently and profoundly.

Event Contact: Kat Plasencio Contact Number: 561.622.4706

Email: kat.plasencio@iahe.com

Florida Oceanographic Society

890 NE Ocean Blvd. Stuart, FL 34996 772.225.0505 info@floridaocean.org floridaocean.org

Year Founded: 1964

Mission Statement: The mission of the Florida Oceanographic Society is to inspire environmental stewardship of Florida’s coastal ecosystems through education, research, and advocacy.

Head of Charity: Mark Perry

Title: Executive Director and CEO

Event: Oceans Alive

Date: March 23, 2025

Location: Sailfish Point, Stuart Price: $375

Description: Florida Oceanographic’s annual gala event is a special evening filled with dinner, music, a live auction, and more. Celebrate the progress made in the fight for clean waterways as Florida Oceanographic continues its work to restore local habitats and inspire environmental stewardship.

Event Contact: Abigail Flood

Contact Number: 772.225.0505, ext. 108

Email: aflood@floridaocean.org

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GFWC Woman’s Club of Stuart

729 SE Ocean Blvd. Stuart, FL 34994

Gulfstream Goodwill Industries

772.288.3227

1715 Tiffany Drive E. West Palm Beach, FL 33407

561.366.2672

president@womansclubofstuart.com womansclubofstuart.com

events@goggi.org goggi.org

Year Founded: 1913

Mission Statement: The Woman’s Club of Stuart is a nonprofit organization and a member of the international General Federation of Women’s Clubs organization. We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of those in our community through volunteer service to provide college scholarships and support the arts, veterans, the environment, and others.

Head of Charity: Cecilia R. Lewis

Title: President

Year Founded: 1966

Mission Statement: Gulfstream Goodwill Industries is a nonprofit agency serving Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties for more than 55 years. GGI changes lives through housing, training, education, and employment, while assisting people with disabilities and other employment barriers to become self-sufficient members of the community.

Head of Charity: Karen Davidson

Title: President and CEO

Event: The Gulfstream: Drive to Provide

Event: 16th Annual Holiday Home Tour

Date: December 8, 2024

Location: The Woman’s Club of Stuart and Area Homes

Date: January 31, 2025

Location: The Lake Pavilion, West Palm Beach

Price: $50-80

Description: The Holiday Home Tour showcases beautifully decorated homes for the holidays in our seaside community, ending with a reception and silent auction at our historic clubhouse. This annual signature event attracts approximately 500 people. Tickets range from $50-80. Sponsorship opportunities available.

Price: $200

Event Contact: Christine Mulrooney

Contact Number: 772.260.2071

Email: cmulrooney66@gmail.com

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County

6758 N. Military Trail

Riviera Beach, FL 33407

561.819.6070

info@habitatgreaterpbc.org habitatgreaterpbc.org

Year Founded: 1986

Mission Statement: Our mission is to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope. To date, we have built 433 new homes, revitalized 757 existing homes, and partnered with over 1,190 households in need of safe and affordable housing in Palm Beach County. Habitat homeowners invest 300-plus volunteer hours into their homes and pay an affordable mortgage.

Head of Charity: Jennifer Thomason

Title: President and CEO

Event: The Palm Beach Picnic

Date: February 8, 2025

Location: The Royal Poinciana Plaza, Palm Beach

Price: $250

Description: The Palm Beach Picnic is a Slim Aarons–inspired event in partnership with The Royal Poinciana Plaza. Guests will enjoy live entertainment, a luxury fashion show, and elevated picnic cuisine while supporting Habitat’s Women Build 2025. Individual tickets and sponsorships ($2,500 to $15,000) are available.

Event Contact: Kristen Bardin

Contact Number: 561.293.2542

Email: kristen.bardin@habitatgreaterpbc.org

Description: The Gulfstream Porsche Club of America hosts an incredible evening featuring rare Porsches on display, great music, luxury auctions, live entertainment, and fabulous culinary creations from the students of GGI’s Career Academy of the Palm Beaches. You won’t want to miss this exciting event!

Event Contact: Community Relations

Contact Number: 561.366.2672

Email: events@goggi.org

Hanley Foundation

933 45th St. West Palm Beach, FL 33407

561.268.2355

info@hanleyfoundation.org hanleyfoundation.org

Year Founded: 1984

Mission Statement: Eliminate addiction through prevention, advocacy, treatment, and recovery support.

Head of Charity: Erica Garwood

Title: Event Chair

Event: 8th Annual Shoot for the Moon

Date: November 1, 2024

Location: South Florida Shooting Club, Palm City

Price: $350 individual; $1,250 team of 4

Description: This annual clay-shooting event and luncheon benefits educational scholarships for individuals in recovery. Founded by Hanley Foundation board member Erica Garwood and her husband, John, in memory of their son, the Mark Garwood Foundation has awarded nearly half a million dollars in scholarships.

Event Contact: Kate Keller

Contact Number: 561.268.2355

Email: events@hanleyfoundation.org

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2024-2025 Events

Make a difference in the lives of blood cancer patients at one of our local LLS South Florida Events.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

Living Well with Blood Cancer Conference

Date: October 26, 2024

Location: TBD

Palm Beach -Treasure Coast Light the Night

Date: November,16 2024

Location: Meyer Amphitheatre

Student Visionary of the Year Grand Finale

Date: March 8, 2025

Location: The Ben Hotel

Visionary of the Year

Grand Finale

Date: May 16, 2025

Location: The Pelican Club

Broward and Dade County Light the Night

Date: November 15, 2024

Location: Hardrock Stadium

Student Visionary of the Year

Grand Finale

Date: March 15, 2025

Location: Gulfstream

Visionary of the Year Grand Finale

LLS helped secure new laws is 9 states that will protect patients from the terrible impact of medical debt.

9 of the 14 FDA approvals for blood cancer have been therapies that activate the immune system to control cancer.

6.5M committed to provide in grants for Equity in Access Research Program

to learn more.

Date: May 10, 2025

Location: Margaritaville

Charlie, the 2024-2025 Palm Beach Honored Hero.

933 45th St.

Hanley Foundation

Hanley Foundation

561.268.2355

933 45th St.

West Palm Beach, FL 33407

West Palm Beach, FL 33407

561.268.2355

info@hanleyfoundation.org hanleyfoundation.org

info@hanleyfoundation.org hanleyfoundation.org

Year Founded: 1984

Year Founded: 1984

Mission Statement: Eliminate addiction through prevention, advocacy, treatment, and recovery support.

Head of Charity: Erica Garwood

Title: Event Chair

Event: 5th Annual Racquets for Recovery

Date: February 1, 2025

Location: North River Shores Tennis Club, Stuart Price: $80

Mission Statement: Eliminate addiction through prevention, advocacy, treatment, and recovery support.

Head of Charity: Dr. Rachel Docekal

Title: CEO

Event: 20th Annual Palm Beach Dinner

Date: February 20, 2025

Location: Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, Palm Beach

Price: $500 junior ticket; $750 adult ticket

Description: Join Hanley Foundation and the Mark Garwood Foundation for the 5th Annual Racquets for Recovery Tennis and Pickleball Tournament benefiting educational scholarships for individuals in recovery. The event includes both women’s and men’s tennis, pickleball doubles competitions, and an awards luncheon.

Event Contact: Kate Keller

Description: The 20th Annual Palm Beach Dinner will be an elegant evening with dazzling entertainment, a gourmet dinner, and live and silent auctions benefiting Hanley Foundation’s mission and lifesaving substance use disorder treatment scholarships. Join us as we celebrate 41 years of recovery in Palm Beach County!

Contact Number: 561.268.2355

Event Contact: Kate Keller

Email: events@hanleyfoundation.org

Contact Number: 561.268.2355

Email: events@hanleyfoundation.org

Hannah’s Home of South Florida

4390 SE County Line Road Tequesta, FL 33469

561.277.9823

hhsf@hannahshomesf.org hannahshomesf.org

Year Founded: 2003

Mission Statement: Helping homeless, pregnant women overcome adversity, find hope, and live victoriously.

Head of Charity: Karen Hilo

Title: CEO

Event: 6th Annual Hannah’s Home Gala: “Home Is Where the Heart Is”

Date: February 6, 2025

Location: Pelican Club, Jupiter Price: $350

Helping People Succeed

1601 NE Braille Place

Jensen Beach, FL 34957

772.320.0778

gparris@hpsfl.org hpsfl.org

Year Founded: 1964

Mission Statement: Helping People Succeed transforms lives by realizing potential, creating hope, and building futures through education, counseling, training, and employment.

Head of Charity: Suzy Hutcheson

Title: President and CEO

Event: Pinot & Picasso

Date: November 23, 2024

Location: Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart Price: $250

Description: This unique event, hosted by community philanthropist Bill Lichtenberger, has become one of the premier events on the Treasure Coast. Come meet our 2025 Art for Living Calendar Artists while enjoying libations, hors d’oeuvres, a sit-down dinner with wine pairings, and silent and live auctions.

Event Contact: Glenna Parris

Description: Hannah’s Home invites you to its 6th Annual Gala, “Home Is Where the Heart Is,” on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Proceeds from the event will support its transformative program for at-risk mothers, as well as its campus expansion to serve more young women in need. Guests will enjoy exclusive auctions, dinner, special guest speakers, and more.

Contact Number: 772.320.0778

Event Contact: Mary Arden Carroll

Contact Number: 561.277.9823

Email: gparris@hpsfl.org

Email: maryarden@hannahshomesf.org

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Helping People Succeed

1601 NE Braille Place

772.320.0778

Jensen Beach, FL 34957

gparris@hpsfl.org

hpsfl.org

The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology

Year Founded: 1964

120 Scripps Way Jupiter, FL 33458

561.228.2000

Mission Statement: Helping People Succeed transforms lives by realizing potential, creating hope, and building futures through education, counseling, training, and employment.

Head of Charity: Suzy Hutcheson

Title: President and CEO

Event: Holiday Ugly Sweater 5K Run/Walk

Date: December 14, 2024

Location: 1601 NE Braille Place, Jensen Beach

Price: $30

wertheimufscripps@mail.ufl.edu wertheim.scripps.ufl.edu

Year Founded: 2022

Mission Statement: The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology advances human health through biomedical research, drug discovery, and clinical studies while providing outstanding educational opportunities to inspire and train the next generation of scientists.

Head of Charity: Dr. Herbert Wertheim

Description: This fun-filled event may be enjoyed by the entire family, and our four-legged friends are also welcome. Participants receive a complimentary T-shirt, snacks, and a medal for everyone! Proceeds will directly benefit our families most in need this holiday season. Don your holiday ugly sweater (optional).

Title: Honorary Chairman

Event: Partners in Discovery: A Celebration of Science

Date: January 22, 2025

Event Contact: Glenna Parris

Location: The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology, Jupiter

Price: By invitation. Please contact the institute.

Contact Number: 772.320.0778

Email: gparris@hpsfl.org

Description: Join event chair Dr. Herbert Wertheim for a special evening of celebration honoring the donors and community partners helping to advance scientific research and education in our community. Cocktail reception, dinner, and awards ceremony.

The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology

120 Scripps Way Jupiter, FL 33458

561.228.2000

wertheimufscripps@mail.ufl.edu wertheim.scripps.ufl.edu

Year Founded: 2022

Mission Statement: The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology advances human health through biomedical research, drug discovery, and clinical studies while providing outstanding educational opportunities to inspire and train the next generation of scientists.

Head of Charity: Patrick Griffin, Ph.D.

Title: Scientific Director

Event: The 2025 Innovation Lectures

Date: February 12, 2025

Location: The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology, Jupiter

Event Contact: Tracy Kerwin

Contact Number: 561.228.2055

Email: tracykerwin@ufl.edu

Hibiscus Children’s Center

4001 NE Savannah Road Jensen Beach, FL 34957

772.334.9311

lswift@hcc4kids.org

hibiscuschildrenscenter.org

Year Founded: 1985

Mission Statement: To provide a safe haven, mental health and preventative care, and life skills for at-risk children and families.

Head of Charity: Matt Markley

Title: CEO

Event: An Evening in Paris Casino Event

Date: November 15, 2024

Location: Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa, Jensen Beach

Price: $250

Description: Join us for a fabulous evening in beautiful “Paris” while enjoying the casino! This exciting affair features incredible raffle prizes, a gourmet dinner, and dancing to the sounds of our DJ. All proceeds directly benefit children living at Hibiscus Children’s Center.

Event Contact: Lori Swift

Contact Number: 772.334.9311

Price: Free admission

Email: lswift@hcc4kids.org

Description: Join the Wertheim UF Scripps Institute’s 2025 Innovation Lectures, exploring brain health. On Wednesday, February 12, meet scientists researching depression and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. On Wednesday, April 23, hear new ideas for fighting glioblastoma. RSVP to attend.

Event Contact: Tracy Kerwin

Contact Number: 561.228.2055

Email: tracykerwin@ufl.edu

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HomeSafe

2840 Sixth Ave. S

Lake Worth, FL 33461

561.383.9800

Humane Society of the Treasure Coast

info@helphomesafe.org helphomesafe.org

Year Founded: 1979

4100 SW Leighton Farm Ave. Palm City, FL 34990 772.223.8822 helptheanimals@hstc1.org hstc1.org

Mission Statement: HomeSafe is a nationally accredited nonprofit protecting Palm Beach County’s and South Florida’s most vulnerable residents—victims of child abuse and domestic violence. The organization is a leading provider of prevention and intervention services, serving more than 15,000 infants, children, young adults, and families each year.

Title: CEO

Year Founded: 1955

Head of Charity: Matthew Ladika

Event: The Classic Rock & Roll Party

Date: January 25, 2025

Event Location: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood Price: $750

Mission Statement: The mission of the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast is to provide compassionate care and nurture the bond between people and pets. HSTC is the only openaccess, no-kill animal welfare organization in Martin County and accepts all pets regardless of health, age, temperament, or breed. With 3,000 animals being rehomed annually through aggressive adoption programs and other services, HSTC has joined leading shelters around the state and country as a model organization for lifesaving culture change in its community. Additionally, 2025 is a banner year as the nonprofit celebrates 70 years serving the community.

Description: The Classic Rock & Roll Party is a high-energy night of music that includes a silent auction, dinner program, and private concert. The featured entertainment is Mike DelGuidice, renowned vocalist and recording artist who has built a strong following as a full-time touring member of Billy Joel’s band.

Head of Charity: Frank Valente

Title: President and CEO

Event: Paws & Claws Gala

Date: March 8, 2025

Location: Pittenger Center at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Stuart Price: $275

Event Contact: Chere Camus Brodi

Contact Number: 561.383.9842

Email: cherebrodi@helphomesafe.org

Impact the Palm Beaches

44 Cocoanut Row, Suite M201

Palm Beach, FL 33480

561.722.8000

info@impactpalmbeaches.org impactpalmbeaches.org

Year Founded: 2015

Mission Statement: Impact the Palm Beaches is a philanthropic organization where women collectively give to nonprofits in central and northern Palm Beach County to ignite transformational change through five core service areas: arts and culture, education, environment and animal welfare, health and wellness, and family.

Heads of Charity: Grace Kurian, Lisa Johnson, Christine Delvecchio

Title: Presidents

Event: Impact the Palm Beaches 10th Annual Awards Celebration

Date: April 30, 2025

Location: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach Price: $80

Description: The 10th Annual Impact Awards Celebration will be an exciting event where finalists (local nonprofits) will present their proposals for funding to Impact members. After vote, Impact the Palm Beaches will award the $100,000 Impact grants.

Event Contact: Cara MacVane

Contact Number: 561.685.2342

Email: ckmacvane@gmail.com

Description: The Paws & Claws Gala is the Humane Society’s signature premier event. Featuring premium cocktails, flavorful fare, live entertainment, and much more, this fundraiser is a can’t-miss event of the season.

Event Contact: Alyssa Bean

Contact Number: 772.600.3215

Email: events@hstc1.org

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County

Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Building

1 Harvard Circle, Suite 100 West Palm Beach, FL 33409

561.478.0700

info@jewishpalmbeach.org jewishpb.org

Year Founded: 1962

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Mission Statement: As the “city hall” of the Jewish community, Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County addresses the most vital causes in the Palm Beaches, Israel, and in 70 countries around the globe. Fueled by the generosity and leadership of dedicated philanthropists, Federation cares for people in need, protects and stands up to hatred, and connects people of all ages with the beauty of Jewish life.

Head of Charity: Barry S. Berg

Title: Board Chair

Event: Celebrating Philanthropy: Campaign for the Future

Date: December 9, 2024

Location: Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach

Description: In this moment of immense need and opportunity, this event celebrates our donors and leaders, highlights achievements and aspirations to shape our future, and honors Susan Shulman Pertnoy with the prestigious Jeanne Levy Community Leadership Award for her lifelong commitment to the Jewish community.

Event Contact: Randee Schneider

Contact Number: 561.242.6652

Email: randee.schneider@jewishpalmbeach.org

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Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County

Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Building 1 Harvard Circle, Suite 100 West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Building 1 Harvard Circle, Suite 100 West Palm Beach, FL 33409

561.478.0700

info@jewishpalmbeach.org jewishpb.org

561.478.0700

info@jewishpalmbeach.org jewishpb.org

Year Founded: 1962

Mission Statement: As the “city hall” of the Jewish community, Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County addresses the most vital causes in the Palm Beaches, Israel, and in 70 countries around the globe. Fueled by the generosity and leadership of dedicated philanthropists, Federation cares for people in need, protects and stands up to hatred, and connects people of all ages with the beauty of Jewish life.

Year Founded: 1962

Mission Statement: As the “city hall” of the Jewish community, Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County addresses the most vital causes in the Palm Beaches, Israel, and in 70 countries around the globe. Fueled by the generosity and leadership of dedicated philanthropists, Federation cares for people in need, protects and stands up to hatred, and connects people of all ages with the beauty of Jewish life.

Head of Charity: Barry S. Berg

Head of Charity: Barry S. Berg

Title: Board Chair

Event: H. Irwin Levy Founders Event

Title: Board Chair

Event: The Sydelle Sonkin Lions’ Pride Event

Date: January 9, 2025

Date: February 12, 2025

Location: Palm Beach

Description: Named for a pioneering leader of the local Jewish community, this annual event celebrates generous philanthropists who contribute extraordinary gifts of $50,000 or more in 2025, or who have established an endowment of $1 million or more.

Location: Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach

Event Contact: Kate Lester

Contact Number: 561.242.6668

Email: kate.lester@jewishpalmbeach.org

Jupiter Medical Center Foundation

1210 S. Old Dixie Hwy. Jupiter, FL 33458

561.263.5728

jmcfoundation@jupitermed.com jmcfoundation.org

Year Founded: 1989

Mission Statement: Jupiter Medical Center Foundation fosters philanthropy and cultivates relationships with grateful patients and community members who share our commitment to advancing the mission of Jupiter Medical Center. As the area’s only independent, not-for-profit hospital, JMC relies on philanthropy to remain on the leading edge of health care.

Head of Charity: Traci Simonsen, CFRE, LCSW

Title: Chief Philanthropy Officer

Event: 48th Annual Black-Tie Ball

Date: March 1, 2025

Location: The Breakers, Palm Beach

Price: $1,200

Description: One of JMCF’s signature events, the 48th Annual Black-Tie Ball will bring out the region’s top philanthropists and friends of the hospital for the social event of the season. Proceeds will support the new Patient Care Tower, set to be completed in 2025. Save the date for a memorable night of giving back and celebrating the future of health care.

Event Contact: Laura Greene

Contact Number: 561.263.5728

Email: jmcfevents@jupitermed.com

Description: Show your pride as Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County honors women who make a significant impact through their giving at the Lion of Judah level to any Federation in 2025, or who established a Forever Lion of Judah Endowment in The Palm Beaches.

Event Contact: Melissa Hudson Contact Number: 561.242.6653

Email: melissa.hudson@jewishpalmbeach.org

Leaders in Furthering Education (LIFE)

1720 S. Ocean Blvd. Manalapan, FL 33462

561.582.8083

life@life-edu.org life-edu.org

Year Founded: 1993

Mission Statement: For 31 years, LIFE has been dedicated to improving the lives of the voiceless and vulnerable. Founded by Lois Pope, LIFE has provided aid, assistance, and awards for disabled veterans, medical research, college scholarships, humanitarian relief, the performing arts, and animal welfare.

Head of Charity: Lois Pope

Title: Founder and President

Event: LIFE’s 31st Annual Lady in Red Gala

Date: March 2, 2025

Location: The Breakers Palm Beach

Price: $1,500

Description: This evening includes the Palm Beach Symphony performing Broadway hits during cocktails, followed by dinner and entertainment by the legendary king of comedy Jay Leno and global superstar Paul Anka. Proceeds benefit disabled veterans through the Pups4Patriots program and South Florida youth through Pope’s Food4Kids and Vision4Kids programs.

Event Contact: Nicole Voigt

Contact Number: 561.582.8083

Email: life@life-edu.org

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FASHION MEETS PHILANTHROPY

THE ROYAL POINCIANA PLAZA, PALM BEACH

JAN 25, 2025 | 3PM - 6PM

CHAIR - EMILY PANTELIDES

Benefiting Place of Hope, a children and families organization ending child exploitation. Featuring 20 celebs and models including: Tico TorresKai LassenMr. Trombone

LEEDS Foundation

14792 Palmwood Road

561.596.7666

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

info@leedsfoundation.org leedsfoundation.org

4521 PGA Blvd. #363 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

954.643.8126

Year Founded: 2008

hannah.shweky@lls.org lls.org

Mission Statement: We are committed to helping veterans and individuals living with disabilities receive the resources they need to live healthy, productive, and independent lives. Our fundraising efforts help raise awareness and make it possible to donate the resources needed to help individuals with disabilities in Palm Beach County.

Head of Charity: Danielle Ford

Title: Cofounder

Event: Party with the Pack

Date: November 22, 2024

Year Founded: 1949

Mission Statement: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

Head of Charity: Elizabeth Hughes

Title: Executive Director

Event: Palm Beach-Treasure Coast Light the Night

Date: November 16, 2024

Location: Meyer Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach

Price: Free admission

Location: LEEDS Custom Design Showroom, West Palm Beach Price: $150

Description: Join the LEEDS Foundation for its annual Party with the Pack event to raise money and support individuals living with disabilities in Palm Beach County. Dance the night away with entertainment provided by The Powerhouse Group and show your support through bidding on exclusive auction items.

Description: Light the Night is an inspirational evening event benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s funding of research to find blood cancer cures. Light the Night brings communities together to celebrate those who are fighting the disease and to honor those we have lost by walking with the iconic Light the Night illuminated lanterns.

Event Contact: Susan Ford

Contact Number: 561.596.7666

Email: info@leedsfoundation.org

Lighthouse ArtCenter

373 Tequesta Drive

Tequesta, FL 33469

561.746.3101

info@lighthousearts.org lighthousearts.org

Year Founded: 1964

Mission Statement: Lighthouse ArtCenter is a for-impact art center focused on community. Our vision is to inspire, engage, and connect all walks of life through the universal language of art, with art classes that vary from traditional to niche, unique, and captivating exhibitions; social and educational events; and community-based art outreach programs.

Head of Charity: Jeni Licata

Title: Executive Director

Event: D’Art for Art

Date: January 11, 2025

Location: Turtle Creek Club, Tequesta Price: $500

Description: D’Art for Art is a fast-paced event featuring exceptional art, jewelry, and artisan home decor donated by local and national artists and collectors. Guests enjoy entertainment, cocktails, and delicious cuisine before they “dart” for a fabulous piece of art to take home.

Event Contact: Maggie Kramer

Contact Number: 561.746.3101

Email: maggie@lighthousearts.org

Event Contact: Hannah Shweky

Contact Number: 954.643.8126

Email: hannah.shweky@lls.org

Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County

3651 Quantum Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL 33426 561.279.9103 communications@literacypbc.org literacypbc.org

Year Founded: 1989

Mission Statement: To raise awareness of literacy needs and provide solutions to improve the quality of life in our community, with nine programs in 143 sites throughout Palm Beach County serving 55,967 adults, children, and families. Volunteers, whether once a week or once a year, enhance our impact.

Head of Charity: Kristin Calder

Title: CEO

Event: 34th Annual Love of Literacy Luncheon

Date: April 10, 2025

Location: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach

Price: $200

Description: The Coalition’s signature event brings the community together to increase awareness of significant literacy needs and raise crucial funds to support literacy programs from Boca Raton to Jupiter to Belle Glade. Past speakers include Ann Patchett, David Baldacci, Michael Connelly, and Geraldine Brooks.

Event Contact: Dawn Larkin

Contact Number: 561.767.3370

Email: communications@literacypbc.org

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The Lord’s Place

Making Every Day Count, Inc.

2808 N. Australian Ave.

561.494.0125

West Palm Beach, FL 33407

4455 Military Trail, Suite 201 Jupiter, FL 33458

561.389.0481

info@thelordsplace.org thelordsplace.org

marthaahr420@gmail.com makingeverydaycountcharity.org

Year Founded: 1983

Year Founded: 2012

Mission Statement: The Lord’s Place is dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness by providing innovative, compassionate, and effective services to men, women, and children in our community.

Head of Charity: Diana Stanley

Title: CEO

Event: March to End Homelessness

Date: February 28, 2025

Location: Downtown West Palm Beach

Price: Free admission

Mission Statement: Making Every Day Count, Inc. is a Palm Beach County 501(c)(3) charity committed to raising funds for the Palm Beach County Specialty Drug Courts to help participants achieve their goals of recovery and living healthy lives.

Head of Charity: Rodney Louis, Gehring Group

Title: Board President

Event: Making Every Day Count Annual Luncheon & Auction

Date: October 17, 2024

Location: The Country Club at Mirasol, Palm Beach Gardens Price: $175

Description: March along the predetermined route in West Palm Beach or unite with individuals, corporations, business and community leaders, schools, and groups at the downtown destination finish. Celebrate and honor the resilience and perseverance of those experiencing homelessness.

Description: Luncheon proceeds support children, families, or adults in Palm Beach County’s Early Childhood Court, Juvenile Drug Court, Family Treatment Court, or Adult Drug Court, providing assistance for rent, utilities, transportation, education, and household items while clients complete the programs.

Event Contact: Anne Noble

Contact Number: 561.578.4928

Event Contact: Martha Ahr, MEDC COO

Email: info@thelordsplace.org

Contact Number: 561.389.0481

Email: marthaahr420@gmail.com

MartinArts

80 SE Ocean Blvd. Stuart FL 34994

772.287.6676

info@martinarts.org martinarts.org

Year Founded: 1980

Mission Statement: Our mission is to inspire participation and passion for the arts in our community. We host a variety of exhibits and signature events like our annual ArtsFest, providing a supportive infrastructure for the creation and enjoyment of art.

Head of Charity: Dr. Marie Juriet-Beamish

Title: Gala Chairperson

Event: Rhapsody in Blue Gala

Date: March 28, 2025

Location: St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Stuart Price: $195

Description: The Rhapsody in Blue Gala celebrates both the organization’s 45 years and the county’s centennial year. It will include a silent auction and performances with the goal of fundraising for MartinArts programming and events.

Event Contact: Kailene Chua

Martin County Healthy Start Coalition, Inc.

963 SE Federal Hwy. Stuart, FL 34994

772.463.2888

info@mchealthystart.org mchealthystart.org

Year Founded: 1993

Mission Statement: To nurture a supportive community where families flourish as they transition into early parenthood.

Head of Charity: Samantha Suffich

Title: CEO

Event: A New Year’s Eve Party: Ringing in the New Year with Healthy Start

Date: December 31, 2024

Location: The Manor on St. Lucie Crescent, Stuart Price: $250

Description: Join us in a celebration of new beginnings and holiday charity on New Year’s Eve in support of Martin County Healthy Start Coalition.

Event Contact: Jill Taylor

Contact Number: 772.287.6676, ext. 7

Contact Number: 772.463.2888. ext. 148

Email: jtaylor@mchealthystart.org

Email: kchua@martinarts.org

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Mary’s Home of the Treasure Coast

Nicklaus

1033 SE 14th St. Stuart, FL 34996

Children’s Health Care Foundation

11780 U.S. Hwy. 1, Suite 105 North Palm Beach, FL 33408

772.223.5000 info@maryshome.org maryshome.org

561.630.0025

info@nchcf.org nchcf.org

Year Founded: 2010

Mission Statement: Mary’s Home of the Treasure Coast provides a Christian, transitional pathway leading expectant women to a life of self-sufficiency and dignity for themselves and their babies. Saving Lives, Two at a Time.

Head of Charity: Alean Timm

Title: Executive Director

Event: Mary’s Home Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon

Date: February 24, 2025

Year Founded: 2004

Mission Statement: Jack and Barbara Nicklaus founded the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation in 2004 in an effort to provide families access to world-class pediatric health care. The foundation supports Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and innovative programs focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of childhood illness.

Heads of Charity: Jack and Barbara Nicklaus

Title: Founders

Event: Golden Heart Luncheon

Location: Willoughy Golf Club, Stuart Price: $150

Description: Mary’s Home’s signature event is a gathering not to be missed. The always sold-out event begins with fabulous shopping opportunities from local boutique vendors and silent auction items. The highlight is the Fashion Show and Luncheon, where residents and graduates share their inspirational stories.

Date: TBD

Location: The Country Club at Mirasol, Palm Beach Gardens

Price: Please call for table pricing

Description: The Golden Heart Luncheon will feature a notable speaker, an enticing mobile auction, and a delectable lunch to raise funds to help continue the foundation’s mission.

Event Contact: Alean Timm

Contact Number: 772.223.5000

Event Contact: Jillian Halay

Contact Number: 561.630.0025

Email: alean@maryshome.org

Email: jillian.halay@nchcf.org

Palm

Beach Atlantic University

901 S. Flagler Drive

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

561.803.2000

development@pba.edu pba.edu

Year Founded: 1968

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Mission Statement: The mission of Palm Beach Atlantic University is to equip students to grow in wisdom, lead with conviction, and serve God boldly. Founded in 1968, PBA is a private, Christian university offering 100 different programs and pathways including undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees.

Head of Charity: Dr. Debra A. Schwinn

Title: President

Event: American Free Enterprise Day

Date: November 14, 2024

Location: Rubin Arena, 1100 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach

Price: Free admission

Description: American Free Enterprise Day is a PBA tradition dating back to 1984. It is highlighted by a medal ceremony honoring individuals whose hard work and achievement exemplify the best of the American free-enterprise system. The 2024 main medalist is The Breakers’ Paul Leone, among three other honorees.

Palm Beach Atlantic University

901 S. Flagler Drive

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

561.803.2000

development@pba.edu pba.edu

Year Founded: 1968

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Mission Statement: The mission of Palm Beach Atlantic University is to equip students to grow in wisdom, lead with conviction, and serve God boldly. Founded in 1968, PBA is a private, Christian university offering 100 different programs and pathways including undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees.

Head of Charity: Dr. Debra A. Schwinn

Title: President

Event: Women of Distinction

Date: February 18, 2025

Location: The Breakers Palm Beach

Price: $350

Description: Palm Beach Atlantic University’s annual Women of Distinction luncheon honors women who cherish community and family and strive to preserve these ideals for others. The event is a 33-year tradition, and proceeds from the luncheon benefit a scholarship fund for deserving female students at PBA.

Event Contact: Lexie Britt

Event Contact: Lexie Britt

Contact Number: 561.803.2021

Contact Number: 561.803.2021

Email: lexie_britt@pba.edu

Email: lexie_britt@pba.edu

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Proceeds from the 2024 Chrysanthemum Ball will support the Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center expansion. Scan for event information.

Palm Beach County Food Bank

Palm Beach Symphony

Lake Worth, FL 33461

561.670.2518

701 Boutwell Road, Suite A-2

info@pbcfoodbank.org

pbcfoodbank.org

700 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 100 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561.655.2657 info@palmbeachsymphony.org palmbeachsymphony.org

Year Founded: 2012

Year Founded: 1974

Mission Statement: The Palm Beach County Food Bank is committed to being a strong leader for the other stakeholders and organizations that join us in addressing the issues surrounding hunger in Palm Beach County. There is a collective resolve in working together to help children, families, and seniors in the community.

Title: CEO

Head of Charity: Jamie Kendall

Event: Empty Bowls

Dates: February 21, 2025 (Palm Beach); TBD (Delray Beach)

Mission Statement: PBS’s mission is to engage, educate, and entertain the Palm Beaches through live performances of inspiring orchestral music. In the 2024-25 season, the symphony upholds its stellar reputation with world-class performances and education initiatives. The season features concerts crafted by acclaimed music director Gerard Schwarz and diverse events.

Head of Charity: David McClymont

Title: CEO

Event: Palm Beach Symphony 23rd Annual Gala

Date: February 17, 2025

Location: The Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm Beach; (Delray Beach location TBD)

Price: $35

Location: The Breakers Palm Beach

Price: $1,000

Description: Empty Bowls is a national event hosted on a local scale, where attendees enjoy a simple meal of soup from local restaurants, freshly baked bread, and bottled water. The theme is “Eat Simply So Others May Simply Eat,” with proceeds supporting PBCFB.

Description: Palm Beach Symphony invites patrons, friends, and the community to an unforgettable black-tie gala at 7 p.m., featuring live music, dinner, dancing, and a live auction. Proceeds benefit the symphony’s world-class concerts, community outreach, and music education programs.

Event Contact: Jamie Kendall

Contact Number: 561.670.2518

Email: info@pbcfoodbank.org

Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society

1301 Summit Blvd.

West Palm Beach, FL 33405 561.533.0887, ext. 477 gala@palmbeachzoo.org palmbeachzoo.org/gala

Year Founded: 1969

Mission Statement: Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society saves wildlife in wild places. For 55 years, Palm Beach Zoo has provided guests with up-close animal encounters that connect people to wildlife in an urban nature setting. The impact of a visit extends beyond the gates, uplifting the human spirit and transforming guests into a greater force for wild nature.

Head of Charity: Michele Kessler

Title: Board Chairman

Event: Tropical Safari

Date: January 31, 2025

Location: Palm Beach Zoo, West Palm Beach

Price: $1,250

Description: Chaired by Amy Baier and Michele Kessler, Tropical Safari supports Palm Beach Zoo’s wildlife-saving mission, expert animal care, and well-being. The gala is curated to be an “evening for the wild” featuring dining, dancing, a live auction, and impactful animal encounters to help bring our zoo to its true next level. By invitation only.

Event Contact: Kaitlyn Seyler

Contact Number: 561.533.0887, ext. 477

Email: gala@palmbeachzoo.org

Event Contact: Hulya Selcuk

Contact Number: 561.568.0265

Email: hselcuk@palmbeachsymphony.org

Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society

1301 Summit Blvd.

West Palm Beach, FL 33405 561.533.0887, ext. 477 daz@palmbeachzoo.org palmbeachzoo.org/daz

Year Founded: 1969

Mission Statement: Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society saves wildlife in wild places. For 55 years, Palm Beach Zoo has provided guests with up-close animal encounters that connect people to wildlife in an urban nature setting. The impact of a visit extends beyond the gates, uplifting the human spirit and transforming guests into a greater force for wild nature.

Head of Charity: Margo McKnight

Title: President and CEO

Event: DO at the Zoo

Date: November 14, 2024

Location: Palm Beach Zoo, West Palm Beach

Price: $325

Description: Chaired by Elizabeth Safro, Robyn Tannenbaum, and Carla Taylor, DO at the Zoo is an annual alfresco culinary evening for conservation under the stars. Sip, savor, and stroll the illuminated Palm Beach Zoo and enjoy up-close animal encounters, classic cocktails, and delightful bites from local, top-rated restaurants while supporting conservation and your zoo!

Event Contact: Kaitlyn Seyler

Contact Number: 561.533.0887, ext. 477

Email: daz@palmbeachzoo.org

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On Thanksgiving Day 2019, Carter Viss was snorkeling at the Breaker’s Reef in Palm Beach when, despite using a standard dive flag, he was struck by a 36 foot boat. All of Carter’s limbs were struck by the boat’s propellers and he lost his right arm on impact.

In 2023, The Carter Viss Foundation was created to support victims of boating accidents and to promote safe boating and diving practices.

On February 7, 2025, we will be hosting the Inaugural Carter Viss Foundation Gala at Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach. This exclusive event will gather up to 200 philanthropists for a night of dinner, drinks, and entertainment by a renowned musician, all in support of our critical initiatives.

Learn more about the foundation and the gala at WWW.CARTERVISSFOUNDATION.ORG

Giovanni & Gracie Warrior & Protector

Five-year-old Giovanni, who battles Dravet Syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy causing life-threatening seizures, now has a new ally: Gracie, a rescued German Shepherd trained to be his service dog. Thanks to the support of our Chasin A Dream community, Gracie has been taught to stimulate Giovanni’s breathing during seizures, safely cushion his falls, and be a fierce protector and friend.

Through your support, Chasin A Dream Foundation provides vital, personalized support to families with children battling life-threatening illnesses and disabilities. Join us in our mission of LOCALS HELPING LOCALS® to make a difference today.