National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
Police officers make a vow to protect and to serve. In the course of their work, they often put their lives in danger to keep citizens and communities safe. From sheriffs working in small towns to criminal investigators solving crimes in big cities, people with careers in criminal justice go to work to serve and protect our communities. And at the center of their role is community engagement.
The Jupiter Police Department National Night Out (NNO) event will be held on August 5, 2025. This year, for the Centennial Celebration of the Town of Jupiter, JPD has partnered with the Town of Jupiter and Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium! The NNO celebration will feature the parade of vehicles as in previous years. The parade will start at 6 p.m. in Jupiter at The Shores, traveling south through our area neighborhoods, and settling at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium with celebratory fun activities for the whole family.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Police, Parades, Baseball And Fireworks!!
Come out and Celebrate the Town of Jupiter’s 100 Year Anniversary with the Jupiter Police Department National Night Out Parade, Family-fun Activities, a Free Baseball Game, and so much more at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium!
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium welcomes you to catch a free baseball game at 5:30 p.m. and as the NNO parade rolls in, come and capture up close the town’s police vehicles on display. Bounce houses, face-painting and
other fun-filled games and activities can be enjoyed and the 100-year celebration winds up with fireworks !! See page 16 inside for schedule of events.
Storms Don’t Wait … Tornados Don’t Tell …
Jupiter’s coastal location makes it susceptible to hurricanes, especially during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. The town has experienced significant storms in the past, underscoring the importance of preparedness.
While Jupiter is no stranger to hurricanes, last year the State of Florida experienced the unanticipated, unpredicted, terrifying tornados a hurricane can produce. On October 9, 2024, Hurricane Milton demonstrated just how quickly and potently tornados can develop, as it spawned a barrage of destructive, deadly tornados, across the state, the largest outbreak since 1950.
BANKS BANKS
ABACOA BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Bank of America 624-4007 Abacoa Plaza
PNC Bank 630-2718 Abacoa Plaza
Truist 799-6670 Abacoa Plaza
Wells Fargo 775-5665 Abacoa Plaza
Aldo Beltrano, PA -
Beltrano & Associates 799-6577 Greenway Prof. Center
Curran Law Firm, PA 935-9763 Jupiter Bus. Center
Daszkai Bolton, LLP (CPA) 624-2118 Greenway Prof. Center Einstein Group LLC Bermudiana Friedman, Feldmesser & Karpeles, CPA 622-9990 The Commons at Abacoa M Jacques, LLC (CPA) 818-5592 Antigua at Town Center Schanel & Associates, PA, CPAs
624-2118 The Commons at Abacoa Smith & Elkin, CPA PA 775-2134 Bermudiana
Beacon Cove Intermediate School 366-6400 Florida Atlantic University 799-8500
Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College 799-8646 Independence Middle School 799-7500
Jupiter Middle School of Technology 745-7200
LifeLong Learning Institute @ FAU 799-8547
Lighthouse Elementary School 741-9400
Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience 972-9000
UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation/Technology 228-2000
S.T.E.M. Studio (Downtown Abacoa) 832-2026
Alloy Personal Training Jupiter 783-5731 Centre at Abacoa Sloane Stecker Physical Therapy 790-8256 Downtown Abacoa E3 Strength 292-0585 Downtown Abacoa
Club Pilates 449-8161 Downtown Abacoa F45 Fitness Studio 557-8965 Abacoa Plaza Hamsa Yoga 660-5330 Abacoa Plaza
Rising Sun Martial Arts 222-3903 Downtown Abacoa
In Motion Ballroom 851-4808 Downtown Abacoa Stretch Lab 873-2400 Downtown Abacoa Tula Yoga School 316-0598 Downtown Abacoa
A Center for Dermatology Cosmetic & Laser Surgery 427-2000 The Commons at Abacoa Abacoa Podiatry
and Leg Vein Center 624-4800 Bermudiana Access Medical Laboratories 866-720-8386 Corporate Comm. Center. Acupuncture & Anti-Aging Physicians Group 624-9744 Bermudiana
Advanced Allergy Asthma
& Sinus Care 627-6277 Greenway Prof. Center
Advanced Diagnostic Group 775-6600 University Commons Allegro Addington Place
of Jupiter 253-8161 Community Drive Allergy and Asthma Care
of the Palm Beaches 627-4377 University Commons
Aqua Plastic Surgery
- David Rankin, MD 776-2830 The Commons at Abacoa Bafitis Plastic Surgery 795-3787 Bermudiana Beer Dermatology 932-1707 The Commons at Abacoa BioHealth Spa 316-2598 Abacoa Commons
Cardona Pain & Anesthesia Professional 624-0702 The Commons at Abacoa
Charles W. Hoffman, DMD 691-9161 Abacoa Town Center Comprehensive Foot
& Ankle Surgery 799-9581 Greenwich
Dana M. Goldberg, M.D. 691-8088 Greenwich
David S. Rondon, MD 694-8945 The Commons at Abacoa Dental Healing Arts 626-6116 Abacoa Commons
Dental Team at Abacoa 420-8888 Downtown Abacoa Family Acupuncture 459-0528 Greenway Prof. Center Family Counseling
Associates 747-2775 Greenway Prof. Center
Flex Spine & Sport 772-262-2530 Downtown Abacoa
Florida Vision Institute 839-2780 University Commons
Gardens Pediatrics Care 622-6610 University Commons
Genesis Care
Radiation Oncology 275-1820 Greenwich
Goldman Vein Institute 625-9853 The Commons at Abacoa
Integrative Foot & Ankle 293-3439 University Commons
Jupiter Dental Care 748-5099 Greenway Prof. Center
Jupiter Family Healthcare 776-5252 The Commons at Abacoa
Jupiter Hematology
& Oncology 748-2488 Bermudiana Jupiter Medical Center
Urgent Care 263-7011 Abacoa Plaza
Karen Collins, MSW, LCSW, ACSW 512-9743 Antigua at Town Center
Kevin Innwood, MD 745-7311 The Commons at Abacoa
Lighthouse Health Group 249-7400 The Commons at Abacoa
Palm Beach Dermatology 296-1122 Greenway Prof. Center
Palm Beach
Sports Medicine 845-6000 The Commons at Abacoa
Palm Beach Sleep
and Sinus 440-2815 University Commons
Partners in Women’s Health 354-1515 Abacoa Prof. Center
Premier Rheumatology
and Endrocrinology 932-1212 Corporate Comm. Ctr.
Prestige Periodontal
& Implant Center 693-3236 Abacoa Commons
Quest Diagnostics 804-7689 The Commons at Abacoa
Ritter and Ramsey General and Cosmetic Dentistry 626-6667 University Commons
Robert Anderson, M.D. 776-7676 University Commons
Sage Dental 427-6850 Bermudiana
Skolnick Eye Institute 296-2010 The Commons at Abacoa
South Florida Endocrine
Center 626-9041 The Commons at Abacoa
Supriya Aesthetic
Dermatology 805-9399 The Commons at Abacoa
Tenet Florida
Physician Services 627-3130 University Commons
The Palm Beach Center for Facial Plastic
& Laser Surgery 429-5403 Greenway Prof. Center University Pharmacy 622-4088 University Commons
Vargas Orthodontics 775-7007 Abacoa Prof. Center
Visual Eyes
of the Palm Beaches 625-4380 Bermudiana
Courtyard by Marriott 776-2700 Abacoa Town Center
Abacoa Notary
Signing Agent 719-2007 Abacoa
Alofs Law Firm 622-1558 Antigua at Town Center
Gabriel & Gabriel, LLC 622-5575 Bermudiana
Jones Foster 659-3000 Regions Bank Building
Linkhorst & Hockin, PA 626-8880 Greenway Prof. Center
Lipinski Law 453-4800 Jupiter Business Center
Pineiro & Byrd, PLLC 799-9280 The Commons at Abacoa
Zele Huber
Trial Attorneys 630-9700 The Commons at Abacoa
PETS CARE
All Animal Care Clinic 630-3908 Greenwich
La Petite Pooch
Dog Grooming 576-6245 Downtown Abacoa
Lifetime Veterinary Center 799-7717 Abacoa Plaza
The Zoo Pet Nutrition
& Spa 815 - 1188 Abacoa Plaza
Chabad Jewish Center Jupiter 694-6950 Downtown Abacoa Lifesong Community Church 691-0804
Apogee Real Estate
Services Inc. 776-8233 Greenwich
Checklist North 625-1760 Antigua at Town Center
Century 21 Tenace Realty 500-2100 Centre at Abacoa
Family Mortgage Inc. 625-2660 The Commons at Abacoa FLF Holdings, LLC. 575-6455 Jupiter Business Center
Harbor Management 935-9366 The Commons at Abacoa
Holland Group of Golden Bear
Realty International 514-7300 The Commons at Abacoa
Illustrated Properties
at Abacoa 622-5006 Abacoa Plaza
Jupiter Business Center 296-7751 Executive Office Suites
Keller Williams Realty 427-6100 Greenway Prof. Center
My Islands Realty, Inc. 262-7150 Antigua at Town Center
Rendina Companies 630-5055 The Commons at Abacoa
Sheenan Realty
Corporation 745-2600 University Commons
Stanbra Team Realtors 708-4129 Bermudiana
Versa Property
Management 877-354-1380 The Commons at Abacoa
3 Natives 328-8361 Bermudiana
Abacoa Grille Room 622-0036 Abacoa Golf Club
Akiyo Hibachi Japanese 567-8999 Abacoa Plaza
Bagel Boyz 624-9884 Abacoa Plaza
Bahama Bucks 318-8102 Downtown Abacoa
Brick & Barrel 623-0916 Downtown Abacoa
Carmine’s
Coal Fired Pizza 340-3930 Bermudiana
CG Burgers 340-3940 Bermudiana
China Star 355-8808 Abacoa Plaza
Civil Society Brewing
Company 855-6680 Downtown Abacoa
Copacabana Cuban Cuisine 360-3378 Downtown Abacoa
C.R Chicks 318-6921 Abacoa Plaza
Crux Coffee Roasters 768-0400 Downtown Abacoa
Das Beer Garden 776-8669 Downtown Abacoa
Gardens Pizza & Pasta 776-5448 Downtoan Abacoa
Hokkaido Hibachi & Sushi 799-7999 Downtown Abacoa
Island Root Kava Bar 318-6647 Downtown Abacoa
Jersey Mike’s Subs 622-6883 Abacoa Plaza
McDonald’s 627-7440 Abacoa Plaza
Mrs. Smokey’s Real Pit BBQ 557-3800 Abacoa Plaza
Panchero’s Mexican Grill 469-7601 Abacoa Plaza
Poke N Go 557-3949 Downtown Abacoa
Stadium Grill 630-9669 Downtown Abacoa
Starbucks 775-6034 Abacoa Plaza
Starbucks - Courtyard
by Marriott 779-2700 Abacoa Town Center
Sal’s Italian Ristorante 493-8777 Abacoa Plaza
Suzy Q’s Hometown Diner 822-3744 Greenwich
Taco Shack 508-3789 Downtown Abacoa
Tavern Pi 776-5448 Downtown Abacoa
Tropical Smoothie 624-8775 Abacoa Plaza
RETAIL
A&R Pharmacy 630-3770 Downtown Abacoa
Beaux’s Biscuits 459-7579 Abacoa
Chic Boutique 295-5282 Abacoa Plaza
CVS 691-9149
Draco Bikes Inc. 693-0180 Downtown Abacoa
East Coast Bridals
& More 427-4429 Downtown Abacoa
East Coast Pool Supply 694-7577 Abacoa Plaza
EllaB Boutique 429-4845
Ganapati Crafts Co. 410-9851 Mallory Creek
GNC 799-1526 Abacoa Plaza
Golden Anvil Jewelers 630-6116 Bermudiana
Hobby Card Shop 770-1950 Downtown Abacoa
ILEENgirl Boutique 249-6346 Downtown Abacoa
Liberty Book Store 906-5399 Antigua at Town Center
Palm Harbor Boutique 619-5286 Downtown Abacoa
Publix 799-3181 Abacoa Plaza
Ready2HangArt 747-5385 Downtown Abacoa
TESORO Boutique 917-4184 Downtown Abacoa
Top Shelf Spirits 776-1663 Abacoa Plaza
UPS Store 691-9222 Abacoa Plaza
SALONS AND SPAS
Allure Tanning 429-3420 Abacoa Plaza
Amici Hair Salon 775-8775 Greenwich
A New Beginning 776-8288 Antigua at Town Center
Barber’s Edge 530-3819 Downtown Abacoa
Boca Tanning Club 372-5000 Bermudiana
Ezio Hair for Men 624-1190 Antigua at Town Center
Junior’s Barber Shop 776-5755 Bermudiana
MeTime Salon 473-9200 Downtown Abacoa
Palazzo Nails & Spa 328-7286 Downtown Abacoa
Pizazz Hair Design 627-7799 Abacoa Plaza
Prestige Tanning 444-2801 Abacoa Plaza
Robin & Linda’s Salon
– Robin 262-4287 Antigua at Town Center
Robin & Linda’s Salon
– Linda 310-3034 Antigua at Town Center
Salon LaBrea 624-4990 Antigua at Town Center
Salty Chiq
Salon & Boutique 225-1522 Downtown Abacoa
Scalibur Hair Salon 493-8311 Antigua at Town Center
Sublime Hair 694-9219 102 Greenwich Cir #102
Supercuts 799-1170 Abacoa Plaza
TessMarie Salon & Hair
Extenstion Studio 316-0688 Antigua at Town Center
Tipsy Salon & Spa 626-6074 Bermudiana U.S Nails 775-3500 Abacoa Plaza
SERVICES
AAA Custom Pools 493-7041 Corporate Comm. Center
Abacoa’s Hometown
Cleaners and Tailors 622-7578 University Commons
Acu-Wellness 557-6556 Downtown Abacoa
Adam’s Pest Control 743-7283 Greenway Prof. Center
Big League Events 249-0550 The Commons at Abacoa
Blue Diamond
Pressure Washing 701-4265 Mallory Creek
Brian Marketing Group 277-0591 Downtown Abacoa
Bright House Doors 252-9949 Windsor Park
Celebrity Cleaners 624-7550 Bermudiana GCP Architecture 331-5036 Jupiter Bus. Center
Go Green Drycleaners 335-5798 Abacoa Plaza
IFIXYOURI 619-6600 Abacoa Plaza
Linca Insurance Agency 624-4087 Downtown Abacoa
Metamorphic Media Design 510-0896 Antigua at Town Center
NB Tutoring 603-4563 Antigua at Town Center
Nickspages.com 676-4988 Jupiter Business Center
Parkside Business Services 222-8029 Antigua at Town Center
Peter O’Hara
Photography 320-1988 Antigua at Town Center
Poseidon Agencies 623-5500 Corporate Comm. Center
Public Storage 328-0135
Publix 799-3181 Abacoa Plaza
Renee’s Pet Grooming 282-7134 Antigua at Town Center
State Farm Insurance 622-1412
Toxi Taxi 831-9974 Abacoa
THINGS TO DO
Abacoa Community Park 741-2400
Abacoa Community
Skate Park 630-5684 Frederick Small Road
Abacoa Golf Club 622-0036
Abby’s Performing Arts 307-5100 Downtown Abacoa
In Motion Ballroom 851-4808 Downtown Abacoa
Lighthouse Cove
Adventure Golf 268-2717 Downtown Abacoa
Rising Sun Martial Arts 222-3903 Downtown Abacoa
Roger Dean Stadium 775-1818 Downtown Abacoa
Med X 486-2175 Downtown Abacoa
Medicus Veincare 220-8514 Corporate Comm. Center
Jumby Bay Island Grill 630-2030 Downtown Abacoa
Little Moir’s Leftovers Café 627-6030 Bermudiana
Will To Escape
(Escape Room) 372-2737 Downtown Abacoa
APOA N ews & A ctivities
Letter From The Desk Of The Property Manager
July in Florida is peak summer season and often one of the hottest months of the year. This doesn’t stop us from getting out to experience all that the Sunshine State has to offer.
As you wander Abacoa, biking, walking, jogging or driving through, we hope your enjoying this year’s bright summer flower plantings throughout the community as they come to life with their colorful blooms.
Representing our national pride, freedom, and unity of the United States, we reflect and celebrate in appreciation of Independence Day in Downtown Abacoa with “Stars & Stripes” flagging the light polls. Red representing valor and hardiness, white symbolizing purity and innocence, and blue the true vigilance, perseverance and justice our forefathers prided for this nation.
From Independence Day celebrations to baseball and music, Abacoa is a beautiful place and summer event hot spot. The Downtown Abacoa 4th of July Block Party and Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium’s Mega Bash, always are an amazing sizzlin’ hot summer start!
Greggie and the Jets tribute band joins us again this summer with all the great steamin’ hot hits of rock legend Elton John’s at the Abaoca Amphitheater.
APOA U P d Ate Abacoa POA Meeting Notices
Official notification is posted via the bulletin board outside the POA office as well as the Abacoa website. Members may view and/or download Abacoa POA agendas and approved minutes from Abacoa.com.
Notice of APOA Board of Directors Meeting –Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 11:30 a.m. –APOA Office or Zoom
Notice of Monthly CAC Meeting –Tuesday, July 22 2025, 9:30 a.m. –APOA Office or Zoom
The deadline to submit CAC materials for review is one week prior to the CAC meeting. All Meetings Subject to Change
All meetings to be held at the offices of the Abacoa POA, 1200 University Blvd., Suite 102, Jupiter, FL. 33458 or via Zoom.US unless otherwise posted.
Articles herein are the creation of the individual writers, and do not express the opinion of the APOA.
By printing an article herein, the APOA is not endorsing the writer, the article’s content, or any business referred to herein.
The APOA will not be responsible for errors contained herein, or related to, articles.
Roger Dean Stadium has amped up the family fun season adding three new weekly summer savings promotions with $10 Sundays, Two for One Tuesdays, Family 4 Pack Fridays (four tickets, four hotdogs, four drinks, four popcorns, only $50) joining the roster. Of course, Wednesdays’ Silver Sluggers, Thirsty Thursdays, and Saturdays’ Kids’ Club still reign, and the Dean’s July calendar also includes Dog Days of Summer, Shark Week, and a super summer “Country Fair”!
For more on events, and other information, visit our website www.abacoa.com, where you can also subscribe for the monthly event e-blasts right to your email inbox. The monthly event calendars can also be found posted at your community clubhouse.
We are always here to assist! Please don’t hesitate to contact the APOA office at (561) 6247788 or Email: abacoaadmin@ langmanagement. com.
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While summer fun is definitely on all of our agendas, June through November is the sixmonth-long Atlantic Hurricane Season, a very real threat for Florida. It cannot be stressed enough the
importance of education and understanding of hurricanes and tornados including all safety and preparedness procedures and warnings for before during and after a storm. See “Be Prepared” here, providing where to find Abacoa and local storm and emergency information, links to national and state storm advisory sites, radio storm broadcasting information, along with storm and family safety phone apps.
Five Types Of Singles (The Sequel--Back By Popular Demand!)
By Kelly Leary, M.S. & Miranda Capparelli
Summer loving had me a blast Summer loving happened so fast
I met a girl crazy for me Met a boy cute as can be.
~~ The Movie GREASE
Since January 2025, we have observed a happier clientele entering and pairing off in our club. Happy people are more magnetic, and therefore, they are coupling quickly. Many of our couples have been a “one and done” meaning their first date was the ONE. Summer is heating up for our clients and couples. We enjoy hearing about their lavish vacations planned this summer--which they would not have done as a single. As Matchmakers, this is the most incredible phenomenon to witness. You can’t measure the amount of joy we feel when we receive good news that the match was a hit. We are matchmakers because of all of you. You inspire us, and fortunately, we attract exceptional individuals who are far above settling for online dating. The cream rises to the top and we are blessed to be surrounded by so many leaders, doers, movers, and shakers here in our club.
The movie Grease said it best: “Summer loving can happen so fast.” It sure can but you need to be in the right place at the right time to meet the right person. Alignment and alliance are key. One of our female clients recently said: “Kelly and Miranda, I can’t believe how much my life has changed in just 30 days. I never expected this to happen so fast.” She and her beau just booked their first vacation together. They will be spending two weeks in the Hamptons. Matchmaking success is contingent on what type of person we represent. Self-awareness is a sign of a good client. We challenge you to diagnose yourself today.
Discover “What type of single are you?” and/or “What type of person you are dating or have dated?” If motivated, you can change the trajectory of your summer in the very first meeting in our office.
Thank you for sharing your time with us today. Be sure to share this message of love and hope with your single family and friends. Someone you know needs this message. Pass it on!
The Curmudgeon Single: This person can rise from the ashes. Key traits: cranky, pessimistic, over-critical, bitter, and judgmental. There is a chronic dilemma with a desire to date out of their “league.” This individual may have been cheated on or suffered a significant financial loss in life and never recovered. This person could benefit from therapy and a change in attitude. However, they become less likely to have an awakening as they age. Address this issue promptly. SIDE EFFECT: We occasionally meet this type in our office, and they scoff at the thought of paying to meet people. They are too blind to realize that they have been paying their whole life in one way or another in the form of wasted time, dating the wrong ones, divorce settlements, and heartache. These clients are tough to manage, and we often opt-out depending on the level of curmudgeon. We don’t want them around you or us.
The HopeFULL Romantic: In our opinion, this is the only way to fly! Luckily, “most” of the people we meet in our office are this type which is WHY they came to see us. This person has felt love. They have felt heartache and possibly betrayal, but they continue to love again, and they always do. WHY? Because they believe in love AND they know they are lovable. This person has a high success rate, and the odds are in their favor (especially if they have a community of like-minded single candidates). Their life is good financially, physically, and emotionally, but their ultimate desire is to find a special person. They want a partner. They don’t need a partner. SIDE EFFECT: This is our typical client...thank heavens!
The Lucy Goosey: Typically female. She is desperate and can’t stand to be alone. Often found in bars or online dating sites, this woman tends to jump from one man to another. She confuses physical intimacy with love and is often left with feelings of rejection, insecurity, and
jealousy because she is rarely the “chosen one.” She lacks discretion when she dates and will date “anyone” who pays attention to her. She has low standards. This woman’s motive can be financial gain. SIDE EFFECT: This type rarely comes into our office because she will settle for almost any man on a barstool or a dating site. She likely sees herself as unworthy of our caliber of gentlemen.
The Even Steven: Commonly divorced or never married. The male counterpart of Lucy Goosey. He wants love and intimacy but can’t seem to shake off his past failures in life and love. He self-sabotages and is selfdestructive. This man blames women for all his failings and suffers from great insecurity in and out of the bedroom. He also over-compensates for his weakness by seeking multiple notches on his headboard to get EVEN with the opposite sex. SIDE EFFECT: We meet very few of these men in our office because most men like this prey in bars and online. Typically, they don’t meet Revolution Dating requirements.
The Past Life Blessed: Here is where our heartstrings go. This is the most rewarding demographic to represent. Widow or widower of any age, although typically age 60 to 80 plus. This male or female has had a special marriage. They have grieved appropriately and are now ready to find a new companion. We have seen many widows and widowers find love again in our club. Like HOPEFULL ROMANTICS, there can be a chapter after the loss of a spouse. The generation of seniors today is different from that of our grandparents. They date without guilt. Our senior clients are having a ball (see photos on the next page). SIDE EFFECT: We see it all the time in the club. Seventy is the new fifty. This is our favorite demographic because they know how to get along with others, which includes their matchmakers. Whatever you are (or are not), seek out the best in others, and they will find the best in you! No one is perfect. Let’s all enjoy the Summer of Love 2025. Come together in person and offline. It’s the perfect time to join our movement. We have six months until 2026. Some call this month “Christmas in July.” Where do you want to be in two months or how do you want to spend the holidays?
Maternal Fetal Care
At Maternal Fetal Care (MFC) of the Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group, we focus on the health of both the mother and the fetus during pregnancy. We specialize in the treatment of high-risk pregnancies with quality care provided by our OB and Perinatologists who have advanced maternal-fetal medicine training needed for the management of high-risk pregnancies and complications.
Maternal Fetal Care provides the following services:
Find your person Pre-Fall Season by reserving your first appointment today. You are the CEO of your life and it is in your power to choose happiness. You deserve it, right? Wishing everyone a Happy Fourth of July…. I hope the passion of July stays with you forever. For priority scheduling, please mention Code: LOVEJULY when you speak to your matchmaker on the phone.
specializes in screening and representing clients from the Northeast to Palm Beach for decades. A picture is worth one thousand words, so jump on in and make some fireworks for yourself. Isn’t it time you did something for you?
Enjoy these Behind The Scenes photographs from the Corporate Headquarters of Love on PGA Boulevard where this landmark business has been for eleven successful years. Upscale single, divorced, and widowed clientele are attracted to the “love offline” approach to dating and the demand for quality matchmakers is soaring. Romance and opportunities are heating up at this matchmaking firm which is loved up and down the coast of the United States. Revolution Dating
Never Too Young or Old for This Club! #Ages20s-80s
MUsic & cONcerts At AbAcOA
With hip or knee pain, everyday activities may be difficult and painful to perform. At the Center for Joint & Spine Care at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center we offer innovative solutions to relieve joint pain including many minimally invasive robotic-assisted joint replacement options.
With a fleet of surgical robots to choose from, including the ROSA® Knee System, Mako SmartRobotics™, CORI™ Surgical System, and NAVIO™ Surgical System, your surgeon will create a personalized joint replacement surgical plan designed for greater precision and fewer incisions, along with less pain and a quicker recovery.
Now offering same-day discharge for some hip, knee and shoulder replacement surgical procedures.
Financial Focus®
Should You Pay Off Debts Or Invest?
By Sally Sima Stahl, Edward Jones
Some financial decisions can be challenging like whether to use your money to reduce your debt or to invest. If you already have a significant amount of debt and not a lot in savings or investments, it can be hard to figure out which issue should be a priority.
There’s no simple answer, and everyone’s situation is different, but here are a few suggestions for helping you make a good choice:
• Evaluate your cash flow If you already have enough after-tax income to meet your monthly living expenses, you might lean toward investing any leftover cash, but if you are just getting by, possibly due to heavy debt payments, then you might be better off using your funds to reduce your debt load.
• Build an emergency fund. Paying off your debt as fast as possible may seem like the responsible thing to do, but not having an adequate emergency fund or saving for your future
could leave your finances at a permanent disadvantage. It’s a good move to have an emergency fund containing three to six months’ worth of living expenses, with the money kept in a liquid, low-risk account. Once you have such a fund, you could use it, instead of going into debt or adding to your debt to pay for unexpected costs, such as a new furnace or a major car repair.
• Evaluate your debts Some of your debts are actually more “expensive” to you than others. This expense level doesn’t necessarily refer to the size of the debt, however. You might have a large mortgage, for instance, but because your interest payments are typically tax deductible, your “after-tax” interest rate may be relatively modest. Therefore, you might consider investing rather than paying down your mortgage. But if you have consumer loans or credit cards that carry a high interest rate and whose interest payments are not deductible, you might be better off paying down or refinancing this debt.
• Take advantage of any employer match. If your employer sponsors a retirement plan and offers a match, you will want to prioritize contributing at least what is required to receive the match. It’s essentially free money. So, if your employer matches up to 3 percent of your contributions, for example, you should contribute at least 3 percent of your income to this retirement account. Additionally, some employers will match a portion of your contributions to a Health Savings Account. Eventually, you’ll likely want to get to a point of
saving more than just the match, but you’ll have to weigh the benefit of additional contributions against the cost of any debt you’re carrying.
• Make it easier on yourself To make achieving these goals easier, automate as much as you can. For example, you can divert part of your paycheck into an emergency savings account or a retirement account through automatic payments for any debt reduction or savings needs.
While it may seem like a huge endeavor to pay off your debt while still saving for the future, it doesn’t have to be. Taking small, incremental steps is key to helping you get to where you want to go.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Edward Jones, Member SIPC.
Edward Jones is a licensed insurance producer in all states and Washington, D.C., through Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P., and in California, New Mexico and Massachusetts through Edward Jones Insurance Agency of California, L.L.C.; Edward Jones Insurance Agency of New Mexico, L.L.C.; and Edward Jones Insurance Agency of Massachusetts, L.L.C. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors cannot provide tax advice. You should consult your qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.
Contact us at (561) 748-7600, Sally Sima Stahl, CFP®, AAMS™, 1851 W. Indiantown Road, Ste. 106, Jupiter, FL 33458.
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Elevates Orthopedic Care With Advanced Robotics And Innovative 1788 Platform
Leading-Edge Technology Supports Same-Day Discharge And Faster Recovery Times
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is taking orthopedic excellence to the next level with an expanded suite of robotic-assisted surgical technologies and the introduction of the cutting-edge 1788 Platform by Stryker, designed to enhance surgical precision and support a faster, smoother recovery process for patients.
Already home to three state-of-the-art orthopedic surgical robots, Mako SmartRobotics™, CORI™, and ROSA®, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is setting the standard in Palm Beach County for minimally invasive joint replacement. These technologies are empowering surgeons to perform more personalized and precise procedures for knee and hip replacements, with many patients returning home the same day as their surgery.
“Same-day discharge after robotic-assisted joint replacement is a game changer for our patients,” said Dr. Robert J. Avino, orthopedic surgeon and governing board member at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. “With advanced technology like Mako SmartRobotics™, ROSA®, and CORI™, we’re able to perform highly precise procedures that minimize trauma, reduce pain, and get patients home and on the road to recovery faster than ever before.”
“Incorporating Mako SmartRobotics™, CORI, and ROSA® into our orthopedic program reinforces our commitment to offering patients the latest in surgical innovation,” said Judy Dellosa, Orthopedic Service Line director. “These robotic-assisted procedures allow for greater precision, less invasive surgery, and the potential for sameday discharge, helping patients get back on their feet faster.”
Introducing The 1788 Platform
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is now utilizing the Stryker 1788 Platform, an advanced arthroscopy ecosystem that elevates surgical visualization and intraoperative control. The 1788 Platform allows surgeons to customize and control Stryker surgical devices directly from the sterile field, using either configurable camera head buttons or voice control with simple commands like “Okay, Stryker.”
The platform features real-time critical device status overlays and intelligent image enhancement via its VIP (video image processing) software, which uses a dehazing algorithm to improve visibility in fluid-filled environments. Surgeons can also wirelessly transfer
surgical media to mobile devices in real time by scanning a QR code on the capture device, supporting more efficient communication and a more personalized post-operative experience for patients.
“By adding the 1788 Platform to our surgical suite, we are streamlining the operating room experience for our orthopedic surgeons and enhancing patient care through better visualization, increased efficiency, and innovative communication tools,” Dellosa added.
Innovation That Moves You
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is the first and only hospital in Palm Beach County with two Mako SmartRobotics™ systems, demonstrating an ongoing investment in orthopedic innovation. Mako procedures are known for smaller incisions, preservation of healthy bone and soft tissue, and faster return to activity, often within weeks of surgery.
To learn more about same-day robotic-assisted orthopedic surgery, contact the Orthopedic Service Line at 1 (855) 769-2969 or visit: https://www. palmbeachhealthnetwork.com/services/orthopedic-care.
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Storms Don’t Wait … from page 1
Including some as strong as EF3, the tornados barreled across our East Coast communities north and south of Jupiter, including Loxahatchee, The Acreage and Jupiter Farms, leaving behind torn, crumbled, shattered and in many incidents, irreparable, homes, vehicles and boats. Sirens cried as rescue teams raced to the aid of many harmed or trapped in the wreckage, crushed ruins, and overturned vehicles. Boaters escaped to the water and/or land for protection. Why Hurricanes Increase The Threat Of Tornadoes
• Hurricanes are most known for the wind, surge and rain threats that come with them. But there is another very common threat that arrives in the outer rain bands–tornadoes.
• Tornadoes are typically found on the eastern side of the hurricane, and in fact it is known as the strongest side, or “dirty” side, of the system.
• In South Florida, it is common to see waterspouts, but tropical tornadoes are formed with the elevated wind shear that comes as the outer band, known as squall lines, move onshore.
• The outer bands shoot off and away from the center of circulation, and they move quickly. As they move onshore, the wind at the surface begins to slow down. But higher in the atmosphere, the wind remains strong.
• This contrast is known as wind shear – a change in wind speed (or direction) at different heights in the sky. This will create quick, but frequent, spin-up tornadoes.
• The change in direction comes with the natural counterclockwise spin from the hurricane itself, but the outer bands are moving away from the center, causing a slightly different direction of those winds.
• These are typically very short-lived and weak compared to the large supercell tornadoes that come from single rotating thunderstorms.
• Consider obtaining separate flood insurance, depending on your flood zone.
• Inspect roof for loose shingles; secure vents, flashing.
• Gutter “tune-up” and secure Clogged gutters push water under shingles creating indoor
leaks, roof edge rot and/or become so heavy that they fall, ripping roof edge along with fascia off.
• Trim trees and vegetation.
• Bring items not secured indoors.
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• Solar battery backup system/generator
• Utility safety
Home Utility Systems
• Locate main shutoff valves/switches for gas, electric, water.
• Know how/when to safely shut off.
Tornado Information and Tracking
During A Tornado Watch And/Or Warning
Always Watch For Signs
• Tornados can develop quickly.
• Tunnel shaped clouds.
• Dark, can be greenish, sky.
• Trees, vegetation blowing/leaning in extreme.
• Large hail.
• Loud noise similar to a freight train or traveling thunder.
Tornado Watch
• Stay tuned to radio/TV for updates.
• Be prepared to take shelter at any time.
One reason Milton produced so many tornadoes is that the hurricane’s thunderstorms ventured far from its center. It’s a reminder that hurricanes can be a threat long before landfall and far from a storm’s center, experts say. According to atmospheric scientist, Jana Houser, OSU, “hurricanegenerated tornadoes are a striking example of the way hurricanes pose multiple threats to residents: not just vicious winds but also violent storm surge; not just a long deluge but also an abrupt tornado. As Milton approached Florida, it ran into chaotic winds that tore at its structure, weakening the storm from a Category 5 with sustained winds of 160 miles per hour down to a Category 3 with winds around 120 miles per hour at landfall. But that also caused the storm to grow in size and created messier wind patterns at its edges, which fed the burst of tornadoes.”
Both tornadoes and hurricanes are powerful forces of nature. Tornados in Florida can pose serious risk to body, limb and property. Whether facing the violent winds of a tornado or the torrential downpours and powerful gusts of a hurricane, proactive storm preparation is the key to safety and minimizing damage.
Storms don’t wait. … Tornados don’t tell. … Prepare your family and your home for severe weather.
With the more recent occurrences of tornados here in Florida, this article intends to focus on the further action in protection and safety in such case of threat. Terms To Know
Tornado Watch: A tornado is possible. Weather conditions are right for producing a tornado, but one has not been spotted. Keep an eye on the weather and be ready to head for shelter immediately if a tornado occurs. A tornado watch usually lasts several hours. Stay tuned to TV/radio and watch the sky.
Tornado Warning: A tornado has been visually confirmed or has been indicated by radar. Seek shelter immediately. A tornado warning is usually quite immanent, lasting a significant shorter amount of time in contrast to the watch.
Preparing For A Tornado
• Stock your home with flashlights, battery radio, extra batteries, water, first aid kit.
• Never light candles.
• Designate an interior room or hallway, no windows, on the ground floor.
• Have head/body covering prepared for use (mattress, cushions, large pillows).
• Practice getting to your home shelter safely.
• Mobile homes offer little protection in tornados. Plan to shelter in a sturdy building nearby if available. In the case there is not, contact local emergency management for public safe rooms close to your location. Know where other tornado safe shelters are nearby. Insurance Coverage
• Know exactly what is/isn’t covered in the event of tornado and hurricane damage.
Tornado Warning
• Leave vehicles or mobile homes at once. Seek shelter in sturdy building.
• Stay out of large flat buildings with wide open areas such as supermarkets or malls.
• Head for designated shelter area or central area on lowest floor of nearby building.
• In high-rise, get to lowest level possible and an interior room.
• If caught outside, lie flat in ditch or lowest area and cover head.
• Do not get under bridges or overpasses.
• Never attempt to outrun a tornado.
After A Tornado
• Watch out for debris, broken glass, down electrical lines.
• Be careful if entering damaged structure. Be sure walls, roof, and foundation are sound
• Be aware damaged or waterlogged ceilings can fall at any time.
The Enhanced Fujita Tornado Damage Scale
Abacoa Community Garden Of Summer
The garden had a great spring season. The abundance of produce was outstanding. The herb bed was fragrant with basil, rosemary and lemongrass. We had a bumper crop of kale, beans, eggplant, and carrots. Our gardeners are particularly proud of our community’s bed of collard greens.
Over 750 pounds of scrumptious greens were donated to Extended Hands Community Outreach (EHCO). EHCO is a nonprofit organization serving low-income families in the West Palm Beach and Riviera Beach communities. It is amazing how a little bit of sweat equity can nourish so many.
Summertime at the community garden tends to be a bit slower. It may be a slow season for us humans, but the butterfly community is thriving. Our native garden is a big attraction for these winged beauties. Gardeners enjoy the vibrant colors, and the sense of calm butterflies bring.
Many of our members are “snowbirds” and have left for the season. These members are always missed because we have grown a community of gardeners and friends. Even in their absence we still find things to do. Currently several of the community beds are being solarized. This process will help enrich the soil for use in the fall. There is still some planting going on. We are looking forward to a summer harvest of watermelons, okra, sweet potatoes, loofah and Asian long beans.
If you are interested in becoming a member, please stop by the garden any Saturday morning for information and a quick tour. Membership begins on Aug. 1, 2025.
The garden is located at 122 Community Drive.
Weekly Events
Mondays Thursdays
• Kids Eat Free (with adult) - Copacabana
•High Noon Hoedown 10-12pm Country DJ - Jumby Bay
• Karaoke - 8pm-11pm - DAS Beer Garden
• Ladies Night - 10pm-12am - Jumby Bay
• Bingo - 6:30pm-8:30pm - DAS Beer Garden Fridays Tuesdays
• Kids Eat Free (w/adult entree) - Copacabana
• Kids Eat Free (w/adult entree) - Jumby Bay
• Live Music - 6pm-10pm - Jumby Bay
• Live Music - 7pm-10pm - DAS Beer Garden
• No Limit Texas Hold'em Poker - 7pm & 9:30pm - Stadium Grill
• Trivia - 7:30pm-9:30pm - DAS Beer Garden Saturdays Wednesdays
• Chip 'n Sip (Ladies) - 4pm - Abacoa Golf Club
• Abacoa Community Garden - 9am-12pm
• Live Music - 7pm-10pm - DAS Beer Garden
• Abacoa Green Market - 5pm-8pm Sundays
• No Limit Texas Hold'em Poker -
7pm & 9:30pm - Stadium Grill
• Domino's 2pm - Copacabana
• Live Music - 6pm-9pm - DAS Beer Garden DJ and/or Live Music: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat. 6pm-10pm - Jumby Bay
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Mondays Thursdays
• Kids Eat Free (with adult) - Copacabana
• Karaoke - 8pm-11pm - DAS Beer Garden
•High Noon Hoedown 10-12pm Country DJ - Jumby Bay • Ladies Night - 10pm-12am - Jumby Bay
• Bingo - 6:30pm-8:30pm - DAS Beer Garden Fridays Tuesdays
• Kids Eat Free (w/adult entree) - Copacabana
• Kids Eat Free (w/adult entree) - Jumby Bay
• Live Music - 6pm-10pm - Jumby Bay
• Live Music - 7pm-10pm - DAS Beer Garden
• No Limit Texas Hold'em Poker - 7pm & 9:30pm - Stadium Grill
• Trivia - 7:30pm-9:30pm - DAS Beer Garden Saturdays Wednesdays
• Chip 'n Sip (Ladies) - 4pm - Abacoa Golf Club
• Abacoa Community Garden - 9am-12pm
• Live Music - 7pm-10pm - DAS Beer Garden
• Abacoa Green Market - 5pm-8pm Sundays
• No Limit Texas Hold'em Poker - • Domino's 2pm - Copacabana
7pm & 9:30pm - Stadium Grill
• Live Music - 6pm-9pm - DAS Beer Garden DJ and/or Live Music: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat. 6pm-10pm - Jumby Bay
HAPPeNiNg ArOUNd AbAcOA
Jupiter Senior softball players paid tribute in a May 26 Memorial Day ceremony to all members of the Armed Forces who died in service to our nation and the many freedoms we enjoy.
A crowd of about 50 gathered before the flag at Maplewood Park to hear remarks by John Cariero, executive director of the Jupiter Senior Softball Association, who explained the origin of Memorial Day. Noting that the observance differs from Veterans Day, he said:
“Today is reserved specifically for those who made the ultimate sacrifices while defending the ideals that make us the greatest country on earth,” Cariero said. Later, when he asked
if anyone wanted to remember a person who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, several in the crowd called out the names of a friend or loved one who died in combat.
The ceremony concluded with players removing their caps and silently reflecting as they listened to the solemn sounds of Taps The ceremony was in accord with the softball association’s tradition of observing Memorial Day, Veterans Day and the Fourth of July observances with patriotic ceremonies.
The year-round slow-pitch senior softball program is open to persons 55 and over and there is no upper age limit. New players are always welcome. Those who register will help fill rosters of pick up
games that are every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Jupiter Community Park. Also, the league’s three-division format accommodates persons of all skill levels, from recreational play to very competitive. Registration can be made online at www.leaguelineup. com/jssa. For more information contact Gary Newman at (917) 623-0791.
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Drone Captures Narwhals Using Their Tusks To Explore, Forage And Play
By Gisele Galoustian The
narwhal (Monodon monoceros), an iconic whale of remote Arctic waters, is widely known for its long, spiral tusk, which is really an elongated tooth. The tusk, which is predominantly found in males and can grow up to 10 feet long, is one of the most fascinating traits in nature and the inspiration for myths such as the unicorn. It is believed to play a role in competition for mates, including mating displays. The tusk may have others uses and its function is still debated, primarily because few people have observed how these elusive animals use their tusks in the wild.
Limited field observations also means that little is known about many other aspects of the behavior of this highly gregarious Arctic whale, including social and reproductive behaviors, how they adapt to changing environmental conditions, or whether narwhals engage in behaviors that are not linked directly to fitness, like play.
Using drones, researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute and Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans, in partnership with Inuit communities in Nunavut in Canada’s High Arctic, provide the first evidence of narwhals using their tusks in the wild to investigate, manipulate and influence the behavior of Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus), including delivering sufficient force with their tusks to stun and possibly kill the fish. Researchers captured 17 distinct behaviors, which shed light on the dynamics between the narwhal, its prey and avian competitors.
Results of the study, published in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science, also reveal the first evidence of likely play, specifically exploratory-object play, in narwhals as well as other fascinating insights into narwhal behavior in a changing Arctic. Aspects of the narwhals’ actions for example, may also have included social learning, and possibly social instruction and personality differences among individual narwhal. These novel findings further enrich our understanding of narwhals’ complex behavior.
Findings also provide the first reports of interactions between narwhal, fish and birds, including attempted kleptoparasitism, a “food thief” situation, among narwhals and glaucous gulls (Larus hyperboreus).
“Narwhals are known for their ‘tusking’ behavior, where two or more of them simultaneously raise their tusks almost vertically out of the water, crossing them in what may be a ritualistic behavior to assess a potential opponent’s qualities or to display those qualities to potential mates,” said Greg O’Corry-Crowe, Ph.D., senior author, a research professor at FAU Harbor Branch and a National Geographic Explorer. “But now we know that narwhal tusks have other uses, some quite unexpected, including foraging, exploration and play.”
The narwhals exhibited remarkable dexterity, precision and speed of movement of the tusk, and regularly made adjustments to track the moving target. The tusk, especially the tip of the tusk, was used to interrogate and manipulate the target by brief contacts, which typically elicited a response from the fish.
“I have been studying narwhal for over a decade and have always marveled at their tusks,” said Cortney Watt, Ph.D., coauthor and research scientist and team lead at Fisheries and Oceans, Canada. “To observe them using their tusks for foraging and play is remarkable. This unique study where we set up a remote field camp and spent time filming narwhal with drones is yielding many interesting insights and is providing a bird’s eye view of their behavior that we have never seen before.”
This research highlights how environmental changes might introduce new interspecies encounters, challenging Arctic species to adapt.
“Our observations provide clear evidence of narwhals chasing fish and using their tusks to interact directly with the fish and to influence the fish’s behavior,” said O’Corry-Crowe. “Some of
the interactions we saw appeared competitive in nature with one whale blocking or trying to block another whale’s access to the same target fish, while others may have been more subtle, possibly communicative and even affiliative. None appeared overtly aggressive.”
Social behaviors among the whales – such as learning from one another – also suggest that social processes could speed up behavioral adaptation in response to Arctic changes.
“To understand how narwhals are being affected by and adapting to the changing Arctic, field studies using innovative, non-invasive tools like drones are essential to observe them in their natural environment without disturbing them,” said O’Corry-Crowe.
“Drones provide a unique, real-time view of their behavior, helping scientists gather crucial data on how narwhals are responding to shifts in ice patterns, prey availability and other environmental changes. Such studies are key to understanding the impact of global warming on these elusive animals.”
Study co-authors are Maha Ghazal, Mark Gillespie and Luke Storrie, Fisheries and Oceans, Canada; and Paul Galvin and Jason Harasimo, World Wildlife Fund, Canada. Watt also is an adjunct professor at the University of Manitoba.
The research was supported by Fisheries and Oceans, Canada; FAU Harbor Branch; the National Geographic Society; the World Wildlife Fund Canada; the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board; and Natural Resources Canada’s Polar Continental Shelf Program.
Journalism: Online Headlines Shift From
Concise To Click-Worthy
International Study Finds Profound Changes In The Style Of Digital Journalism
Over the past 20 years, online headlines have become longer and more negative, increasingly aimed at generating clicks.
In Brief
• Online news headlines have become longer and more negative.
• They tend to use clickbait style to attract attention.
• This development can be observed across news outlets, regardless of journalistic quality.
• Potential reasons include the sinking production costs of online publications, a general change in style, or the more competitive online environment.
Over the past 20 years, online news headlines have become longer, more negative, and increasingly focused on click-through rates—regardless of journalistic quality. This is the conclusion reached by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, who analyzed around 40 million headlines from English-language news outlets across the last two decades. Their study has been published in Humanities and Social Sciences Communications.
The researchers liken the Internet to a huge marketplace where journalists use headlines to compete for readers’ attention. Attention is a precious commodity in the digital age, as content can be produced more cheaply than ever before—resulting in an oversupply and fierce competition to engage readers’ interest.
“Our analysis shows that the language of online headlines has changed systematically over the years,” says lead author Pietro Nickl, a predoctoral fellow in the Center for Adaptive Rationality at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development. “Many of these changes indicate that they are being adapted to the new affordances and pressures of the digital environment.”
Online News Headlines Have Changed Markedly In The Last 20 Years
The analysis focused on linguistic and structural changes in headlines since 2000. These changes reflect not only changes in editorial practice, but also the growing importance of headlines as a key element in the digital competition for attention. Unlike in print journalism, where headlines primarily need to be clear and concise, online headlines are used strategically to generate clicks. Clickbait headlines are characterized by their length: They are written in a conversational tone and serve to arouse curiosity without revealing much information. In fact, the researchers found that the average length of headlines has increased continuously over time. They also observed an increased use of linguistic devices typically associated with clickbait. These include active verbs, the use of pronouns such as “I,” “you,” or “they,” and a higher frequency of question words (“how,” “what,” “why”). These elements arouse curiosity by creating an information gap that readers can only bridge by clicking to open the article.
Another notable finding concerns sentence structure. While noun phrases such as “Earthquake in Myanmar” were common in the early 2000s, full sentences later became more popular. Full-sentence headlines are more dynamic and emotional, often narrative in structure, and appeal more strongly to the emotions. The shift in emotional tone was also striking. Sentiment analysis showed that headlines have become more negative on average, across both high-quality and tabloid journalism. Interestingly, right-wing media outlets used headlines with negative connotations significantly more often than left-wing or politically neutral ones.
Developments Reinforced By Algorithms
“The changes are not the result of individual editorial decisions, but reflect a process of cultural selection. Specific linguistic features prevail because they are more successful under the conditions of the digital attention economy. They are used more and more frequently—sometimes without the people who produce or consume them even being aware of what is happening,” says Pietro Nickl. This whole development is reinforced by social media recommendation algorithms. The study is based on data from four international news outlets—The New York Times, The Guardian, The Times of India, and ABC News Australia—as well as the comprehensive News on the Web corpus (NOW), which contains some 30 million additional headlines from various countries. In addition, data from Upworthy (as a prime example of clickbait style) and from a corpus of scientific preprints (as a counterexample) were analyzed. Over time, the news headlines became increasingly similar to the clickbait titles on most variables considered. Data analysis was conducted using modern natural language processing methods such as sentiment analysis, syntactic analysis, and dictionary-based counting.
The results also raise fundamental social questions. The increasing prevalence of clickbait style in traditional media could, in the long term, undermine trust in journalism and make it more difficult to distinguish between reputable and manipulative content. Many linguistic features that were previously red flags for clickbait or manipulative content—such as overly emotional language or heavy use of pronouns and question words—are now also common in quality media. “If the style of established media increasingly resembles that of problematic sources, the boundaries become blurred—which makes it more difficult to distinguish between serious and manipulative content,” warns co-author Philipp-Lorenz Spreen, research scientist in the Center for Adaptive Rationality at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development.
Need For Changes In Platform Design
Headlines play a crucial role in drawing readers in. They need to grab attention and arouse curiosity. Unlike print headlines, the success of each individual online headline can be measured in terms of the number of clicks it receives. The researchers argue that this leads to online headlines being worded to generate as many clicks as possible, effectively becoming clickbait.
The researchers nevertheless see opportunities for action by shaping the digital information landscape. If metrics such as click-through rates or time on page have adverse effects on content, it is time to think about alternative metrics. The first platforms are already experimenting with new approaches—one emerging metric is “deeply read” content, which focuses on how thoroughly users engage with articles rather than just the number of clicks. In the long term, individually selectable criteria could also help to promote a more diverse and sustainable media landscape.
Commissioner’s Update
Hurricane Season In Palm Beach County: Prepare Now To Stay Safe
By Mayor Maria G. Marino
Palm Beach County
has a long history of severe weather, including hurricanes, tornadoes, lightning storms, flooding, droughts, and wildfires. Frances, Jeanne, Wilma, Fay, Matthew, Irma, and more recently, Helene and Milton, have all left their mark on our community. These events underscore the importance of being ready and resilient.
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The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through November 30. While we all hope South Florida will be spared, it’s essential that every resident takes time to prepare—by reviewing evacuation plans, securing their homes, and gathering necessary supplies. Familiarity with severe weather is part of life in Palm Beach County, but preparation can reduce disruptions and speed up recovery.
The Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management provides a range of resources to help you get ready. One of the best tools is the Official Palm Beach County Hurricane Planning Guide, available at https:// discover.pbcgov.org/publicsafety/PDF/Hurricane-Guide. pdf. It includes checklists, evacuation zone information, shelter options, and guidance on home preparation. If you need a printed copy, call the Emergency Information Center at (561) 712-6400 or contact our office.
Start by building an emergency supply kit. Stock several days’ worth of nonperishable food and water, first aid items, hygiene products, prescription medications (including a way to keep refrigerated medications cold, such as ice packs or a cooler), paper goods, flashlights with extra batteries, tools, cleaning supplies, and a waterproof container for important documents. Use tap water in reusable containers instead of buying bottled water—this is both cost-effective and environmentally-friendly. Don’t forget your pets; they need supplies too.
If you have a generator, test it now and ensure you have fuel. Keep your vehicle’s gas tank at least half full throughout the season in case of evacuation orders. Electric
vehicle owners should maintain battery levels between 50 and 80 percent, depending on the manufacturer’s recommendations.
This is also the right time to trim trees and manage yard debris. Once a storm watch is issued, collection isn’t guaranteed. Yard waste pickup is limited to one pile of up to 6 cubic yards weekly. If you’re disposing of expired storm supplies like fuel, propane tanks, or batteries, use the Solid Waste Authority’s Home Chemical and Recycling Centers. A convenient site is the North County Transfer Station at 14185 North Military Trail in Jupiter. Visit swa.org or call (561) 697-2700 or (866) SWA-INFO for more details. Stay informed by signing up for AlertPBC, the county’s emergency notification system, at https://discover.pbcgov. org/publicsafety/dem/Pages/Alert-PBC.aspx. You’ll receive alerts by phone, text, or email about local hazards and emergencies. Your information is protected and used only for public safety. You can also download the Disaster Awareness and Recovery Tool (DART) app to check evacuation zones, shelter openings, and storm updates on your phone. More information can be found at: https:// discover.pbcgov.org/publicsafety/dem/Pages/dart.aspx. Check in with your neighbors—especially seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those who may be new to the area. Remember, we are a community first. A small gesture can make a big difference during an emergency. Stay safe and take action now. Preparedness truly makes all the difference. If I can assist you, contact me at (561) 355-2201 or email mmarino@pbc.gov.
Extreme summer heat can create dangerous situations regarding health and safety of everyone, but the impact can be more pronounced on the very young and senior citizens, since their core body temperature auto-regulating system may not function as well as those in different age groups.
Anyone playing outdoor sports, working in the yard, or other strenuous activities are at risk for heat-related illnesses such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke, which can lead to death if not recognized and treated in a timely manner.
To help reduce the risk of heat exposure issues, when possible, avoid being in the sun for extended periods between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun is at its strongest.
Samantha Fisher, M.D., F.A.A.D., sees patients of all ages at the Dermatology Associates in the Palm Beach Gardens office after more than 13 years of experience practicing medical, cosmetic dermatology and Mohs surgery for skin cancer treatment.
Dr. Fisher received her Medical and Bachelor of Science degrees with honors from the University of Florida, where she completed her postgraduate training, including serving as Chief Resident in Dermatology.
Her past professional experience includes providing Dermatology services to patients in Stuart , FL from 2013-2024, Naples, FL from 2012-2013, and as Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Florida Department of Dermatology in Gainesville, FL from 2011-2012.
Dr. Fisher looks forward to providing you with excellent dermatology care.
Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of nonalcoholic and low caffeine fluids regardless of what level of exertion your activity is. Wearing loose-fitting, light-colored clothing can also help keep you stay cool.
Never leave a child unattended in a car, even for a short period of time. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that Florida saw 39 child hot-car deaths in 2024. This is an increase of 35 percent from the 28 child deaths reported in 2023. The National Safety Council reports that four deaths have already been reported in Florida in 2025.
The temperature inside a locked non-running car can increase by 30 degrees in just 20 minutes. If you witness an unattended child in a car, immediately call 9-1-1. If you believe that the child, or any person, is in imminent danger of harm due to the extreme heat, Florida allows you to break a window in order to save that person. Florida Statute 768.139 provides immunity from civil liability for damage to the vehicle in such cases.
Please stay safe and enjoy the wonderful outdoor activities we have access to.
Steen Eriksson, Community Relations, Professional Firefighters and Paramedics of Palm Beach County, IAFF Local 2928, HOAN@iaff2928.com
Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches is a group practice of board-certified dermatologists and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons providing general dermatology, surgical dermatology, and cosmetic dermatology services. These physicians trained at some of America’s great medical institutions and conduct research into the most advanced treatments. Our physicians are also recognized leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer.
Make an appointment to see Dr. Fisher in Palm Beach Gardens at 10355 N. Military Trail, Suite A, by calling (561) 622-6976. www.greatderms.com
Northern Notes
Family Communication During And After Disasters
By Katie Roundtree, Director of Finance and Administration, Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District
Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so plan how you will stay in touch with one another. Think about how you will communicate in different situations. Consider the following questions when making a plan.
• How will my family or household receive emergency alerts and warnings?
• How will my family or household get to safe locations in the event of relevant emergencies?
• How will my family or household get in touch if cell phone, Internet, or landline service doesn’t work?
• How will I let loved ones know I am safe?
• How will my family or household get to a meeting place after the emergency?
Complete a contact card for each adult family member and print them out. Have them keep these cards handy in a wallet, purse, backpack, or other convenient location—additionally, complete contact cards for each child in your family. Put the cards in their backpacks or book bags. Information should include contact details for family, friends, and neighbors, as well as doctors and school information. You can find an example of an emergency contact card on redcross.org. Identify a contact, such as a friend or relative, who lives out of state for household members to notify if they are safe. An out-of-town contact may be in a better position to communicate among separated family members.
Technology has made it easier than ever to prepare for emergencies. Still, it can be unreliable in an emergency if you haven’t kept your gadgets protected and powered up. Here are some tips to make sure you are tech-ready. Be Informed
• Download the FEMA app. Get weather alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five different locations anywhere in the United States.
• Sign up for FEMA text messages to get updates from FEMA (standard message and data rates apply).
• You can download either or both from here: https://www. fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products Here are basic commands to get started:
• To sign up to get preparedness tips, text PREPARE to 43362 (4FEMA).
• To search for open shelters (for disaster survivors), text SHELTER and a ZIP code to 43362.
• To get a list of all keywords you can subscribe to, text LIST to 43362.
• To unsubscribe (at any time), text STOP to 43362.
• Before a disaster, follow local governments on social media to stay up-to-date with official information before, during and after a disaster. Sign up for Twitter alerts from trusted government agencies to get notified when critical information goes out.
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• Use text messages, social media, and email to stay connected with friends and family during emergencies.
• Mobile networks can become overwhelmed during emergencies, making it hard to make and get phone calls. Text messages require less bandwidth , which means they can be transmitted more reliably during situations when many people are trying to use their mobile phones at the same time.
• Social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter can also be an effective way to update family and friends during emergencies. Facebook’s Safety Check feature enables users to quickly post a status update confirming their safety during a disaster.
• Have an emergency charging option for your phone and other mobile devices. Smartphones have become a vital tool to get emergency alerts and warnings, so it’s essential to make sure you can keep them powered up in an emergency.
• At home: Before severe weather, fully charge all of your electronic devices. If the power goes out, save battery power by minimizing device use. Keep a backup power source on hand.
• In your car: Keep a portable phone charger in your vehicle at all times and consider purchasing a backup power supply to keep in your car as well.
• Change the settings on your phone to low power mode or enable airplane mode to conserve energy.
• Store important documents on a secure, passwordprotected jump drive or in the cloud.
• Several mobile device apps allow you to use your phone’s camera as a scanning device. The apps enable you to capture electronic versions of important documents, such as insurance policies, identification documents, and medical records. Don’t forget to include your pet’s information.
• Back up your computer to protect photos and other critical electronic documents.
• Scan old photos to protect them from loss.
• Keep your contacts updated and synced across all of your channels, including phone, email and social media. This will make it easy to reach the right people quickly to obtain information and provide updates. Consider creating a group listserv of your top contacts.
• Create a group chat via a texting app or a thread for family, friends, or coworkers to communicate quickly during a disaster.
• Sign up for direct deposit and electronic banking through your financial institution so you can access your paycheck and make electronic payments wherever you are.
Through the use of everyday technology, individuals, families, responders, and organizations can successfully prepare for, adapt to, and recover from disruptions brought on by emergencies and disasters. With adequate planning, it is possible to take advantage of technology before, during and after a crisis to communicate with loved ones and manage your financial affairs.
Information courtesy Ready.gov.
Tax Talk
Dear friends:
As I have mentioned before in previous issues of Tax Talk , I really enjoy gardening. My yard is full of native Florida plants and it is so enjoyable for me to spend time outside.
71,000 calls last year while also reducing wait time by eight minutes. I am proud of their hard work and their passion for meeting the needs of our clients. In an effort to deliver efficient, exceptional service, the CCRC was focused on increasing call answering volume and last year the team answered a total of 309,094 calls! Congratulations to the CCRC team on this exceptional achievement!
Who Is Carmen C. Richardson, CPA?
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Favorite Dessert: Sweet potato pie
Favorite Trip: Alaskan Cruise
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit England and I visited numerous gardens, such as the Ham House and Garden, Hever Castle and Gardens and the Physic Garden in Chelsea. It was a wonderful experience enjoying these majestic gardens, from shrubbery trimmed like chess pieces and plants used to treat diseases such as heart disease. Many of these gardens have been in existence since the 1700s! It was truly an amazing experience for an avid gardener like myself to take time during my trip to enjoy gardening on such a grand scale!
Anne M. Gannon,
Constitutional Tax Collector, Serving Palm Beach County
You Called … We Answered!
Tax Collector’s Office Delivers For The Children
I am proud of our employees’ ongoing support for the community and our charity partner, Living Hungry. This spring, our office took part in a collection of items to help fill “Good Time Packs” for local homeless children. We presented more than 15 boxes of approximately 2,500 items to Living Hungry Founder and CEO Maura Plante.
“If you are a teen or child without a roof over your head, summertime in Florida can be long, lonely and hot without life’s basic necessities,” says Plante. “Thanks to the kindness of Anne Gannon’s caring team, local families living in cars, motels and shelters this summer will have something to look forward to with ‘Good Time Packs’ of books, journals, games – thank you, staff!”
Living Hungry is a Delray Beach charity, dedicated to eliminating food insecurity experienced by homeless students in Palm Beach County. In addition to food items, the Good Time Packs include stickers, crayons and small toys for the children Living Hungry serves. For more information about the great work that Living Hungry does for the community, visit https://livinghungry.org/.
It was a milestone celebration for our Client Care and Research Center (CCRC) call center. The team recently celebrated the monumental accomplishment of answering 71,000 more client calls last year from the previous year – that’s an average of 287 more calls a day!
This well-deserved celebration consisted of a catered luncheon that was served to the team by their managers in two shifts to maintain phone coverage for answering clients’ calls. This is a testament to the dedication of client care representatives to be able to answer an additional
Located On The St. Mary’s Medical
Pregnancy is a unique journey, and for some, it requires expert guidance and advanced care to ensure the health and well-being of both mother and baby. That’s where Maternal Fetal Care (MFC) of the Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group steps in, offering highly specialized care for high-risk pregnancies on the campus of St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Freddy J. Montero, M.D.
MFC is dedicated to managing complex pregnancies with a multidisciplinary team, led by Dr. Freddy J. Montero, a board-certified provider, specializing in maternal fetal medicine. Our team has advanced, specialized training and is equipped to provide personalized care for expecting mothers facing increased medical risks or complications during pregnancy.
“From your first evaluation all the way through giving birth and beyond, we take care of both mother and baby with expert care,” Dr. Montero said. “We know the stresses of any pregnancy, let alone a high-risk one, and we are here to help through the entire journey.”
At Maternal Fetal Care, patients receive a comprehensive evaluation, testing, and treatment plan designed specifically for their individual needs and those of their developing baby. The goal is to offer close monitoring and timely interventions to achieve the best possible outcomes. We work closely with the
Favorite Book: Where the Crawdads Sing In this edition of “Faces of the TCO,” I want to introduce you to our Chief Financial Officer, Carmen C. Richardson. If you have ever wondered who oversees the disbursements of $5.8 billion in taxes, licenses and fees to the Palm Beach County taxing authorities, it is Carmen and her fantastic finance and budget team. With over 30 years of experience in accounting, Carmen is truly a seasoned pro. Her responsibilities extend beyond disbursing the monies that fund Palm Beach County; she and her team also oversee accounting, procurement, budgeting, payroll, and everything in-between. “It is the diversity that keeps my work challenging and fulfilling,” says Richardson. Carmen lives by a simple yet powerful mantra: “Do the right thing, even when no one is looking.” This philosophy extends to how she leads her team, emphasizing “integrity and accuracy” and always fostering “learning and growth.” Of course, she’s quick to add that it helps immensely that she has “a great team.” Carmen and her team face several challenges including keeping up with changing laws, and regulations and, safeguarding sensitive financial data from cyber threats. A big “thank you” to Carmen for sharing a glimpse into her world. It is reassuring knowing that the disbursements of our tax dollars are in such capable hands!
Maternal Fetal Care Of Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group: Specialized Pregnancy Care
Center Campus
OB hospitalist team, neonatologists, and pediatric specialists at St. Mary’s Medical Center to ensure highquality care for all babies born at our high-acuity center.
St. Mary’s Medical Center offers a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which is the highest and most comprehensive level of neonatal care available. This means the unit is equipped and staffed to provide care for a wide range of critically ill newborns, including those born early or with medical complications.
The MFC team is also committed to patient education, ensuring that expectant mothers understand the value of maternal-fetal medical care and the importance of specialized monitoring for both maternal and fetal health.
Services provided at Maternal Fetal Care include:
• High-risk pregnancy management
• Prenatal diagnosis
• Genetic counseling
• Fetal monitoring
• Specialized ultrasound procedures
• OB/GYN services
Maternal Fetal Care accepts most insurance plans; however, a referral may be required depending on your coverage.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (561) 209-6990.
Let Maternal Fetal Care at St. Mary’s Medical Center be your trusted partner in navigating a high-risk pregnancy with confidence and expert care.
John D. MacArthur Campus at Jupiter Florida Atlantic University
FAU EARNS TOP NATIONAL DESIGNATIONS
Florida Atlantic University has been recognized for its leadership on two essential fronts: advancing science and discovery for the nation and prioritizing student access and success.
These two achievements combined makes FAU just one of 21 esteemed institutions nationwide to earn both Research 1 and Opportunity College & University designations in the new 2025 Carnegie Classifications on behalf of the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
TRAIN THE BRAIN Brain, Mind and Body Community Conversation
Hosted by FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute in partnership with Palm Health Foundation
New Research: Fixing the Leak
A recent study from FAU’s Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute and collaborators have identified a potentially safer treatment for multiple brain disorders that are caused by altered dopamine signaling, including ADHD, autism spectrum disorder and bipolar disorder. For some people, a rare genetic mutation known as DAT Val559 causes the dopamine transporter to “run backward,” leaking dopamine into the synapse rather than sucking it away, turning the transporter from an efficient nano-vacuum cleaner into a nano-leaky faucet, making it difficult for the brain to regulate thinking and emotions. >
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Perfecting the Quick Getaway
A quick response to impending danger is imperative to many species’ survival - including humans. For years, neuroscientists have worked to understand how the nervous system initiates and regulates these splitsecond reactions.
A pair of researchers from FAU recently received a grant from the International Brain Research Organization to help advance their contributions to this worldwide effort. Dr. Rodrigo Pena and Dr. Cesar Ceballos will lead a study focused on a previously unexplored cluster of synapses that researchers suspect play a role in finetuning the flight response. READ MORE.
Florida Marine Energy Survey
Florida Atlantic University wants to hear from you! At FAU’s Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center, researchers are harnessing the power of ocean currents into energy solutions for Florida’s coastal communities. Help shape the future of marine energy in Florida by taking a quick, 10-question survey. Share what you know to help direct the university’s education and outreach initiatives.
