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The Boca Raton Tribune
Edition 660 - 1
Yo u r C l o s e s t N e i g h b o r
Number 660• Year XVI
East /Boynton Beach, Lake Wortth, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Wortth Deerfield Beach, FL
SPORTS
March 28 - April 4, 2024
Boca’s Yaacov, Connie Francis and Young Talent Star at Gala
John Jakus Named Head Coach of FAU Men’s Basketball See Page 19
Boca Raton, FL- FAU announced Wednesday that former associate head coach at Baylor University, John Jakus, will replace Dusty May as head coach at FAU. The news comes three days after the University of Michigan announced the hiring of former FAU men’s basketball head coach Dusty May.
SPORTS
Iconic ‘60s singer Connie Francis did the intro as the National Society of Arts and Letters honored Boca’s own sculptor, artist and jewelry designer Yaacov Heller. Showcasing up-and-coming young talent, the Florida chapter’s annual Star Maker Awards Gala also gave Heller a lifetime achievement award, presented by society president Kirsten Stephenson.
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COMMUNITY
ENTERTAINMENT
Dusty May leaves FAU, accepts head coaching position at University of Michigan See Page 19
Two straight appearances in the NCAA tournament, the first Final Four appearance in program history, the first AP top 25 appearance in program history, and an astounding 126-69 record throughout his six-season tenure in Boca Raton.
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Boca Raton Leaders Win 2024 Home Rule Hero Award
Rubber Ducky Drop Helps Raise $$ For Kids
Ballet in Boca in April and July? You bet…
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