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Edition 665 - 1
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Number 665• Year XVI
East /Boynton Beach, Lake Wortth, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Wortth Deerfield Beach, FL
May 2 - May 9, 2024
Rotary Club Boca Raton Sunrise and Chamber Golden Bell Recognize Boca’s Outstanding Teacherst As a Sunrise Rotarian, Frank Barbieri Jr. decided to honor special teachers at four Boca Raton Schools. The idea caught on, and 38 years later the Rotary Club of Boca Raton Sunrise and Boca Chamber’s Golden Bell Education Foundation joined forces for the annual Teacher of the Year Awards celebration. The April 18 event at the Studio at Mizner Park honored 23 educators in Boca’s public schools and the awards founder. Barbieri steps down when his term is up in November after representing District 5 and as president of the Palm Beach County school board.
Starry Starry Night At Gala Finale Best Foot Forward wrapped Boca’s 2024 gala season by raising $1.5 million to help foster kids live their dreams and go to college. Donna Biase and Debbie Ellman’s homegrown nonprofit started from scratch in 2010 with a founding board member who believed in their mission. See Page 18
Sunrise Rotary past president Tim Sharp, who co-chaired with Chamber Golden Bell manager Mandy Forrester, ushered guests from the reception into the theater for the ceremony, emceed by South Regional Superintendent Rachel Capitano.
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South Florida Symphony Orchestra Honors “Sound of Success” Regional Arts Advocates at Its “Ode to Joy” Fundraising Gala
Huge Turnout For Golden Anniversary Park Fete
South Florida Businesses to be Honored on May 17th at Boca West Country Club
Anniversary Toast And New Venue For The Symphonia
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Fort Lauderdale, FL – South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) recently celebrated 26 years of excellence in the arts at its “Ode to Joy” Gala on March 3 at Broward Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA). See Page 19
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