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30 Years Of Holiday Magic: Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade Returns To Dazzle With Lights And Spirit

Boat registration is now open to join Palm Beach County’s cherished holiday tradition.

The parade will be featured in an upcoming Christmas movie in December.

Rejoice in 30 years of holiday cheer at the 30th Annual Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade and toy drive! The Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County (MIAPBC) is thrilled to celebrate its 30th anniversary milestone with an appearance in an upcoming Christmas movie, Christmas Overtime, and its largest fireworks display to date. Presented by Lessing’s Hospitality Group, the parade will benefit Toys for Tots and Little Smiles.

On Saturday, December 7 at 6 p.m., a stunning, on-thewater Zambelli fireworks display will kick off the boat parade along the Intracoastal Waterway, starting in North Palm Beach and making its way to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. The free, family-friendly parade will showcase up to 80 boats of all

sizes decked out with fun decorations and thousands of holiday lights. Radio personalities Mo and Sally from KOOL 105.5 will return as Grand Marshals of the boat parade, with a special guest appearance by Santa Claus.

“After 30 years, the Holiday Boat Parade still captivates, bringing together old friends and new,” said MIAPBC Executive Director Alyssa Freeman. “Traditions only shine brighter with time, creating countless memories and smiles by giving back to the community.”

MIAPBC will collect toys by land and by sea for Toys for Tots and Little Smiles. During the first week of November, donation boxes will be placed throughout the county for toy drop-offs. A “toy fleet” of boats traveling along the parade route will offer easy dockside pickups for your donations. Simply wave a flashlight when you see a boat with toy drive signage, and uniformed Marines and volunteers will pull right up to your dock to collect your donations. Last year, MIAPBC collected more than 15,000 toys.

Live Like Jake Raises Over $300,000 To Save Lives During Seventh Annual Be The Light Gala Fundraiser

On October 4 At Pelican Club, Jupiter

Live Like Jake, the local foundation created in the memory of Jake Roarke Morrison welcomed over 300 guests during its seventh Annual Be The Light Gala on October 4. The “Buoys & Bourbon” themed event raised over $300,000 to provide life-saving infant self rescue (ISR) scholarships and funding for families affected by a drowning.

“We are beyond grateful and humbled by the support we have continued to receive throughout the years,” said Live Like Jake founder, Keri Morrison. “Thanks to this support over the past 10 years, we have provided nearly 4,000

scholarships for babies and children to learn how to selfrescue, given twelve grants for ISR self-rescue instructor certification and granted tens-of-thousands of dollars to support families with critical care needs and other expenses following a drowning. With your ongoing support, we will continue in our mission to end childhood drowning.”

Taking place at the elegant, waterfront Pelican Club under the glow of the Jupiter Lighthouse, the evening began with a specialty, bourbon-tasting cocktail hour and silent auction bidding. Guests moved into the nautically themed dining hall where gala “cocaptains” Dr. Jeanmarie Connor and Heather Atkins welcomed everyone and announced their creation

Sold-Out Mayor’s Breakfast Showcases Future Growth In Palm Beach North

Recently, the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce hosted its highly anticipated Business Before Hours: Annual Mayor’s Breakfast, a sold-out event showcasing the Chamber’s commitment to regional leadership. The event brought together business professionals, community leaders, and elected officials to hear important updates, future

development projects, and economic advancements directly from local government leaders.

Attendees had the opportunity to hear from Mayor Peggy Wheeler (Town of Juno Beach), Mayor Jim Kuretski (Town of Jupiter), Commissioner Marie Rosner (Town of Jupiter Inlet Colony), Mayor Roger Michaud (Town of Lake Park), Mayor Ken Metclaf (Town of Mangonia Park), Vice Mayor Debbie Searcy (Village of North Palm Beach), Mayor Chelsea Reed (City of Palm Beach Gardens), Mayor Alan Fiers (Town of Palm Beach Shores), Councilmember Douglas Lawson (City of

Mayor’s Breakfast on page 3

Boat Parade on page 4

Boat #19 Nauti Kitty – Sean Paul Photo

Live Like Jake on page 2

Heather Atkins, Amber Uhler, Jenni Parido, Natasha Nascimento

Erik Cazares, Timothy Burke, George Gentile, Emily O’Mahoney

of The Cardinal Award, which was given to Keri Morrison. While enjoying a sumptuous dinner, emcee for the evening, Erin Elmore introduced Life Saver Pool Fence CEO Eric Lupton to present the LifeSaver Award which was given to Mary Ann Downing. Next, Infant Swimming Resource Executive Director Ashleigh Bullivant presented the WAVE Award to Christina Canavan. Special guest Mrs. Florida’s Amber Uhler spoke movingly about her reasons for focusing on drowning prevention as her platform before auctioneer Jay Zeager began the live auction and a “glowing” Call to Heart.

The evening concluded with guests invited to the dance floor and treated to the heel-raising sounds of country music singer, Ricky Young.

All monies raised from the fun-filled event go to support Live Like Jake’s mission of raising awareness for drowning prevention through self-rescue swim scholarships, outreach programs and financial assistance to families who have lost a child or have a child with critical care needs following a non-fatal drowning.

Sponsors for the night included The Atkins Family, Life Saver Pool Fence, Infant Swimming Resource (ISR), The Weinberger Family, Counter Forced Labor Technologies,

Hobgood Estate Services, Ritter & Ramsey General and Cosmetic Dentistry, Window Doctor, Trelles Injury Law, 16 Handles, The Forgatch Group - Compass, Atlantis Car Wash, Allyson Sullivan & Lang Realty, Nanny, Pandora, Illustrated Properties and Love, Tito’s.

Table sponsors included A&S Electric; Premier Pediatrics; Dr. Michael Connor, M.D.; Guardian Angel Inspections, Inc.; Lee Petereit; The Gilbert Family; The Barone Family; The Broadhead Family; and The McCarty Family.

For information about future events, scholarships, or the foundation, please visit www.livelikejake.org or call (561) 441-7611.

About The Live Like Jake Foundation

Committed to honoring the life and joy of Jake Roarke Morrison, the foundation’s mission is to raise awareness for drowning prevention. Following the 2013 tragic drowning of their 2-year-old son, Keri Morrison and her husband Roarke created the Live Like Jake Foundation to raise awareness for childhood drowning prevention. Partnering with other drowning prevention agencies and instructors, supporting other families who have experienced the same loss; providing an indoor, heated pool dedicated to ISR instruction; and connecting with their community, the foundation has been able to provide thousands of self-rescue swim scholarships and critical care funds around the nation.

Visit livelikejake.org and facebook.com/livelikejake and @livelikejake3939 on Instagram.

Jamie and Wade Gilbert Lee Petereit and Dina DiBona

Drs. Jeanmarie and Mike Connor Kelly and Jay Cashmere

Golda Jeffries and Amanda De Lucia Kelli Roop and Stacy Van Santen

Melissa, Maddie and John Waggenhoffer

Laura and Dan Allen with Biani Xavier

Julia, Roarke, Keri and Josie Morrison

Ricky Young

Tara Perrin, Danielle Krupa, Erin Elmore, Jamie Sullivan and Ashley Elmore

Understanding Moody Teenagers

By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., Licensed School Psychologist

“My teen son has a hard time showing emotions, has a hard time to make friendships, has a hard time to feel happy and contented, has a hard time to do activities that he considers useless or are mentally or physically demanding. Help me figure out what is wrong with him!” It’s not uncommon for teenagers to be moody since they are a ball of changing hormones, have variable sleep

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provided valuable insights into their community’s current projects and upcoming initiatives that

patterns, and are vying for independence. All this occurs while your teen is dealing with the pressures of school, social media, and exposure to drugs and porn. As the mom wrote, her teen was withdrawn and his behavior had changed within the past few months. Prior to this he was a happier person and a decent student.

Our testing revealed this teen was depressed. Mom had wondered if he was depressed but thought looking down at him from the 30,000-foot view he had a good life. He had an intact family, a cell phone, nice place to live, and he was doing well in school. She thought, “What is there to be depressed about?” Testing revealed he had very strong feelings of inadequacy and was struggling with his identity. He believed he was not in control of his outcomes so, “Why should he try?”

will contribute to economic growth and development in Palm Beach North.

“This event continues to be one of our most popular annual gatherings, as it provides invaluable insight into the future of our region,” said Tim Burke, Chairman of the Board for the

It took mom a while to get dad to recognize the struggle but after our results review meeting he understood additional support was needed. Dad actually initiated the conversation with his teen by saying, “I feel that our relationship is strained. It may not bother you but it bothers me and if you would, I’d like you to meet with a counselor. I will as well because I need some help knowing how to help you and our family.” The teen agreed to dad’s request.

School neuropsychological testing was the process which provided answers. Call (561) 625-4125 if you are concerned about your child and would like understanding. Testing is completed in one day and we test children through young adults for autism, dyslexia, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Our website is JimForgan.com.

Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce. “We are grateful to our mayors and community leaders for their continued dedication to advancing our local economy and ensuring a bright future for Palm Beach North.”

For more information, visit www.pbnchamber.com.

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Peggy Wheeler, Alan Fiers, Debbie Searcy, Jim Kuretski, Molly Young, Sarita C. Johnson, Chelsea Reed, Marie Rosner, Roger Michaud, Douglas Lawson

“We’re thrilled to sponsor this year’s Holiday Boat Parade and help bring the magic of the season to life on the water,” said Michael Lessing, CEO of Lessing’s Hospitality Group. “It’s an honor to be part of a cherished tradition that brings joy to so many!”

This year, the boat parade and Charlie & Joe’s at Love Street will be featured in an upcoming holiday movie, Christmas Overtime, which will be released digitally in December and land on the

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The MIAPBC invites local businesses to join us as sponsors of the parade, with packages starting at $500. Package benefits vary and include business exposure through television, radio, print, digital, social media, and public relations. A sponsorship guarantees access to the MIAPBC’s exclusive VIP Viewing Party, with premium views of the boat parade, along with entertainment, food, and drinks. This year, the parade’s top sponsors include Lessing’s Hospitality Group, Amazon, 1000 NORTH, The Clubhouse, The Twisted Tuna, Town of Jupiter, Safe Harbor North Palm Beach Marina, Harbourside Place, Florida Blue, Freedom Boat Club, and All My Sons Moving and Storage.

Register your boat today to join this festive tradition! A panel of judges will assess each entry based on lights, enthusiasm, and themed décor! Participating vessels are eligible to receive up to $10,000 in cash and prizes.

All vessels must be registered by Tuesday, December 3. Boat registrants are also required to attend the 6 p.m. Captains’ Meeting on December 3 at The Twisted Tuna in Jupiter, Fla. Entry is free with a $50 refundable deposit. For more information, visit palmbeachboatparade.com or call (561) 863-0012.

Follow the boat parade virtually using the free GPS app KnowWake! KnowWake maps coastal waterways for both Android and iPhone users. Simply download the app, create an account, and track the parade as it makes its way to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.

Light up the holidays this year with MIAPBC!

For more information about the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, please visit marinepbc.org.

Photos courtesy of Tom Serio Photography and Susan Speaks McGirt Photography

Mo and Sally – Tom Serio Photography

Blue Heron – Lighthouse – photography by Susan Speaks McGirt

First Place Boat #41 Suits Us Too – Tom Serio Photography

Marines – Tom Serio Photography

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First Place Boat #3 Busted Barnacles (Barnacle Busters) – Tom Serio Photography

Boat #19 Nauti Kitty – photography by Susan Speaks McGirt

First Place Boat #40 Time Out – Tom Serio Photography

First Place Boat #30 Nailed it – Tom Serio Photography

U.S. Marines – Tom Serio Photography

Financial Focus®

Donor-Advised Funds: A Smart Way To Give

By Sally Sima Stahl

You can find several ways to make charitable gifts but if you’re looking for a method that can provide multiple tax benefits, along with an efficient platform for giving year after year, you might want to consider a donoradvised fund.

Once you open a donoradvised fund (DAF), you can contribute many types of assets, including cash, publicly traded stocks, bonds, CDs or non-cash items such as closely held business interests, art or collectibles. You can then decide how to invest the money, possibly following a strategy suggested by the DAF sponsor organization you’ve selected. The next step involves choosing which charities to support, how often to provide support (such as once a year) and how much to give each time. You’re essentially free to direct the money to any charities you like, provided they’re IRS-approved charitable organizations.

Now, let’s look at the possible tax advantages offered by a DAF:

• Immediate tax deduction – A few years ago, changes in tax laws resulted in a vastly increased standard deduction, which, in turn, led to far fewer people itemizing on their tax returns and having less incentive, at least from a tax standpoint, to contribute to charities. But if you don’t typically give enough each year to itemize deductions, you could combine several years’ worth of giving into one contribution to a DAF and take a larger deduction in that tax year. And you can claim that deduction, even though the DAF may distribute funds to charities over several years.

• Tax-free growth of earnings – Once you contribute an asset to a DAF, any earnings growth is not taxable to you, the DAF or the charitable groups that receive grants from the DAF.

• Avoidance of capital gains taxes – When you donate appreciated stocks or other investments – or for that

matter, virtually any appreciated asset – to a DAF, you can avoid paying the capital gains taxes that would otherwise be due if you were to simply sell the asset and then donate the proceeds to charitable organizations. Plus, by receiving the appreciated asset, rather than the proceeds from a sale, the charitable groups can gain more from your contribution. And you can also take a tax deduction for your donation.

While these potential tax benefits can certainly make a DAF an attractive method of charitable giving, you should be aware of some potential tradeoffs. Once you contribute assets to a DAF, that gift is irrevocable, and you can’t access the money for any reason other than charitable giving. Also, your investment options are limited to what’s available in the DAF program you’ve chosen. And DAFs can incur administrative costs in addition to the fees charged on the underlying investments.

You may want to consult with your financial professional about other potential benefits and tradeoffs of DAFs and whether a DAF can help you with your charitable giving goals. Also, different DAF sponsors offer different features, so you will want to do some comparisons. And because DAFs can have such significant implications for your tax situation, you should consult with your tax professional before taking action.

If a DAF is appropriate for your situation, though, consider it carefully — it might be a good way to support your charitable giving efforts for years to come.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Edward Jones, Member SIPC.

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Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors cannot provide tax advice. You should consult your qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.

By Peggy Forgan, M.Ed., College Planner

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One of the benefits of working with me is the tailored guidance I provide to your child. Every child has unique academic strengths, interests, and career aspirations. I take the time to work alongside your child to understand specific goals and then create a customized plan that aligns with their ambitions. This personalized approach helps your child identify the right high school activities, courses, and experiences to build a resume that supports their passions. This positions your child to uniquely stand out amongst the many competing college applicants.

Second, I offer comprehensive support and start working with your child as early as eighth grade. Although most begin in tenth or eleventh grade, starting early gives your child more time to complete my speed-reading course, take two SAT test prep classes, resume writing, college lists, tours, and stepby-step assistance in the application process. My test prep course pinpoints where your child should concentrate their efforts to increase their test scores. Additionally, I guide your child in identifying and applying for scholarship opportunities, maximizing their chances of reducing college costs.

Third, when students begin working with me in eighth or ninth grade, they learn to develop essential skills such as time management, goal setting, effective communication, and self-advocating. One-to-one college planning positions your child for a future full of opportunity.

I am the owner of Class 101 College Planning North Palm Beach and offer a free consultation to discuss your child’s college planning process. I can be reached at (561) 418-7897 or www.Class101.com/ northpalmbeachfl.

The 40th Edition Of The ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival

Is Calling All Youth Artists

To Participate In The 2025 Youth Art Competition

The ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival presented by Tampa General Hospital is calling all students in grades K-12 from Palm Beach County schools to participate in their 2025 Youth Art Competition. As part of the festival’s 40th anniversary celebration, the theme for the 2025 competition is “Nature’s Palette,” and the festival invites young artists to explore and express the beauty and diversity of the natural world through their artwork.

The theme encourages students to delve into various aspects of nature, including landscapes, seasons, ecosystems, habitats, environmental awareness, and the flora and fauna that surround us in Florida. Participants are urged to experiment with new methods and materials while ensuring that their submissions reflect the theme in their own unique way.

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Five awards will be presented in each grade level, including 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, as well as two honorable mentions. Additionally, one winner from each school level will be awarded “Best of Show.” The winners will receive ArtiGras awards ribbons, and Best of Show winners will be awarded a $100 check in their name. Prize money will also be awarded to schools based on student performance.

Key Competition Details

Eligibility: Open to students in grades K-12 from Palm Beach County schools.

Submission Guidelines: Each school may submit one piece of artwork per grade level. All submissions must be dropped off by Friday, December 13, 2024, at 3 p.m. at Resource Depot in West Palm Beach or the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce in Palm Beach Gardens. It’s Time For Medicare

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• acupuncture

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• chiropractic services, except for some limitations

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Artwork Format: All artwork must be 2-D in any medium (e.g., watercolor, oil, ink, clay, photography) and sized between 8.5” x 11” and 12” x 18” (excluding matting).

Submission Locations

Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce

5520 PGA Blvd., Suite 200

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Phone: (561) 746-7111

Resource Depot

2508 Florida Ave.

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Tuesday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Phone: (561) 882-0090

All participating artwork will be displayed in the Youth Art Competition Tent during the ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival on February 15 and 16, 2025.

For detailed rules and regulations, and to ensure your students’ participation, visit artigras.org. For any questions or additional information, please contact Caitlyn Bergman at caitlyn@pbnchamber.com or call (561) 748-3945.

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Artwork by 2024 Best of Show Middle School winner, Sophia Clark, from the King’s Academy

Loggerhead Marinelife Center Becomes

First Sea Turtle Hospital In South Florida

To Install An On-Site CT Machine

Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) has become the first sea turtle hospital in South Florida to install an on-site, cutting-edge computer tomography (CT) machine. Generously donated by The Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation, the new machine will significantly increase LMC’s ability to treat more sick and injured sea turtles in an efficient and less intrusive manner.

CT imaging is quickly becoming the standard of care for ill or injured sea turtles, offering a level of detail that cannot be seen using other methods. CT scans often produce 3-D renderings that can reveal lesions or tumors missed by radiographs or ultrasounds. This information can be vital to creating an effective treatment plan for sick and injured sea turtles.

LMC’s Animal Care Center has a surgical suite, an upgraded X-ray room, a lab for blood work, an endoscope, and an ultrasound. Each year, hundreds of sea turtles are examined and treated at the center. With the addition of the new CT machine, Dr. Heather Barron, LMC’s chief science officer, will be able to successfully treat and release more sea turtles with fibropapillomatosis (FP). This highly contagious virus causes the growth of benign, but obstructive tumors within and outside the sea turtle’s body, leading to death if not removed. LMC is now one of only nine hospitals in the state of Florida capable of treating FP patients.

“We are so grateful to the Bailey Foundation for their generous support,” said Dr. Heather Barron, chief science officer at Loggerhead Marinelife Center. “The

CT machine allows us to make faster and more accurate diagnoses, leading to more effective treatment and better outcomes for our patients.”

For more information on Loggerhead Marinelife Center and their rehabilitation efforts, visit marinelife. org/rehabilitation.

Photos courtesy of Michael Albanese

• dental care and dentures (with only a few exceptions)

• cosmetic surgery

• custodial care (help with bathing, dressing, using the bathroom, and eating) at home or in a nursing home

• health care while traveling outside of the United States (except in limited cases)

• eye care—routine exams, eye refractions, and most eyeglasses

• hearing aids, hearing exams, and hearing tests that haven’t been ordered by a doctor

• long-term care, such as that delivered in most nursing homes (custodial care)

• orthopedic shoes (with only a few exceptions)

• outpatient prescription drugs (with only a few exceptions)

• routine foot care (with only a few exceptions)

• routine physical exams (beyond the annual wellness visits)

• screening tests (with some exceptions)

• shots (vaccinations—except those approved)

• some diabetic supplies (like syringes or insulin unless it is used with an external insulin pump)

• first three pints of blood

• additional charges for a private hospital room

• private nursing care

• skilled nursing care costs beyond 100 days a year

• meals delivered to the home

• medical charges billed by relatives

• personal comfort items

• intermediate care

• custodial care

Medicare Advantage Plans or Supplements can fill in the gaps that Medicare does not cover in most instances. Call today for your free, no hassle consultation. I can meet with you one on one or virtually. I am here to help find the best plan for your needs today!

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For your free Medicare Plan review please call me. Kathy Olejniczak, Agent, at (561) 835-5413 or cell/text (561) 212-7640.