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COMMUNITY
POLITICS OVER POLICY?
By Caris Weinberg
If “Save Boca” was created to stop runaway growth, the public record tells a different story.
From November 2025 through February 2026, Boca Raton approved, advanced, or amended a wave of residential and mixed-use projects across the city. Yet nearly all of Save Boca’s sustained opposition targeted a single project: One Boca.
Growth did not stop. It simply became politically selective.
The Facts: Approvals Continued Citywide
In November 2025 alone:
● Camino Square Phase 2 received final approval, adding 374 residential units plus retail.
● The Residences at Martin Manor advanced roughly 200 affordable housing units.
● Planning & Zoning pushed forward additional housing proposals.
In early 2026:
● The Downtown Campus Redevelopment Framework moved forward, subject to a voter referendum.
● The CRA approved amendments to Royal Palm Place.
● Multiple residential conversions and mixed-use proposals remained active.
Roughly 70% of recently approved or active major projects are residential or residential-heavy.
More than 60% are concentrated in Downtown or CRA districts.
Where was the sustained mobilization against those?
From Civic Movement to Political Machine
What began as a neighborhood advocacy effort now functions unmistakably as a political operation.
Save Boca has:
● Publicly aligned with specific candidates;
● Used City Council and CRA meetings as recurring campaign platforms;
● Framed a complex public-private redevelopment agreement as a simple moral battle.
There is nothing wrong with politics.
But pretending politics is something else is another matter entirely.
When a group presents itself as a neutral protector of the city while operating with electoral objectives, voters deserve to know.
Internal Fractures and Leadership Departures
In a Coastal Star article, Mahjess stated that the comments he posted removed from the Save Boca Facebook page. Save Boca leadership did publicly dispute that claim.
It appears original leaders of Save
Boca have distanced themselves from the movement. For instance, figures like Buffy Tucker and Joe Mahjess are reportedly no longer involved.
Rhetoric vs. Reality: The One Boca Narrative
Save Boca’s messaging around One Boca has relied on repeated claims — many of which do not withstand scrutiny when compared to the public record.
When the Project Changed, The Messaging Didn’t
Despite the One Boca team completely pivoting the project and implementing requested changes, Save Boca has continued to rally against it for political gain.
“The deal is already locked in.”
City officials have publicly stated that the agreement is contingent on voter approval. If the referendum fails, the transaction does not proceed.
“The City is giving away public land.”
Mischaracterization.
The proposal is structured as a long-term ground lease. The City retains ownership. That is fundamentally different from a land sale.
One can argue whether the lease terms are good or bad. But calling it a giveaway is rhetorical shorthand, not legal reality.
“Taxpayers absorb all the risk.”
Oversimplification.
The private partner assumes construction and market exposure. The City’s risk lies in long-term projections and infrastructure considerations — real issues, but not the same as underwriting a publicly financed development.
Reducing a layered fiscal structure to “you pay, they win” may be effective campaign messaging, but it is not a complete description.
The $600 Million Claim
They continue to misrepresent the city’s financial position by claiming the city has over $600 million in reserves, despite public statements from the CFO clarifying that this is not the case.
“They’re hiding the real scale.”
Public documents, renderings, and repeated revisions have detailed residential counts, retail square footage, office components, and height parameters.
Arguing that scale is too large is legitimate.
Claiming secrecy in a process filled with public presentations is harder to sustain.
“Memorial Park will be Bulldozed”
Claims that Memorial Park would be bulldozed or that Banyan trees will be removed are not true.
The Bigger Question
If the mission is to combat density and traffic, why was comparable sustained opposition directed at other residential-heavy approvals, hotel-to-housing conversations, or CRA amendments that moved forward during the same period?
Why was one project elevated to existential crisis status during an election cycle while others advanced with minimal sustained protest?
The pattern is difficult to ignore.
Irony: The Most Scrutinized Project May Be the Most Flexible
Among recent approvals, One Boca is:
● The most publicly debated;
● The most revised;
● The only one directly subject to voter approval;
● The only one repeatedly adjusted in response to public input.
Other projects moved forward with far less visibility.
If anything, the Downtown Campus proposal has been subjected to more negotiation than most.
That does not automatically make it ideal.
But it undermines the narrative that it is uniquely reckless.
What Is Actually at Stake
The real issues facing Boca Raton are not slogans:
● Cumulative traffic impact.
● Infrastructure capacity.
● Fiscal protections within longterm agreements.
● Urban design and precedent. Those require data, modeling, and contract analysis — not applause lines.
Voters Should Decide — But With Full Context
Boca Raton is growing. That growth did not begin with One Boca, and it will not end with it.
If Save Boca’s purpose is genuinely to manage growth, its scrutiny must extend beyond a single politically convenient target.
If its purpose is electoral, then voters deserve that transparency as well.
The choice before the city is not “Save” versus “Destroy.”
It is whether policy debates will be conducted with full context — or weaponized during campaign season.
The Boca Raton Tribune’s Kartik Krishnaiyer, Caris Weinberg and Douglas Heizer contributed to this report.
Mayoral Candidate: Councilman Andy Thomson
Boca Raton Mayor Election Questionnaire
By Kartik Krishnaiyer
1. What motivated you to run for city office, and what continues to inspire your commitment to public service in Boca Raton?
I ran for City Council because I love Boca Raton. My parents met here at FAU in the 1960s. My wife and I are raising our five children here, and I want them to grow up in a city that is safe, well-managed, and financially responsible. What continues to inspire me is the people of Boca. When residents organized, gathered petitions, and demanded a voice on the government campus issue, I stood with them. Public service is about protecting our community’s character and ensuring residents are heard. That commitment drives me every day.
2. What is your long-term vision for Boca Raton over the next 5–15 years, and what are your top priorities to achieve it?
My vision is simple: protect what makes Boca special while preparing responsibly for the future.
Over the next 5 to 15 years, my priorities are:
• Keeping neighborhoods safe
• Maintaining low taxes and strong financial reserves
• Improving traffic flow and infrastructure
• Expanding parks and preserving green space
• Supporting strong schools and family-friendly policies
Growth must be thoughtful and strategic, not rushed or driven by outside interests.
3. How do you evaluate current downtown redevelopment efforts (including One Boca/Save Boca), and what changes or safeguards would you support going forward?
Downtown development on private property is governed by the city’s redevelopment plan – Ordinance 4035 – that was approved by voters 30 years ago. That plan granted property owners significant rights to redevelop their properties so long as it is consistent with our zoning code and laws. I have approved downtown redevelopment applications that are consistent with our code and have done my best to manage our growth so that we maintain Boca’s character and charm. Redevelopment projects that comply with our code and laws cannot be arbitrarily denied otherwise the city risks unconstitutionally depriving owners of their property rights, which will result in extremely expensive lawsuits and judgments against the city and potentially the increase in property taxes. And a candidate certainly cannot lawfully promise to vote no on all proposed development or variances, as some have; doing so denies property owners due process (as was seen in the cases of the proposed beach developments a few years ago, where city council members were found to have improperly “pre-judged” development applications) and exposes the city to more lawsuits and reversals on appeal.
Public property, however, is another matter. There’s been no shortage of demand for growth on private property; we don’t need to add to it by overdeveloping public property, such as the government campus area. I have opposed the government campus redevelopment project (“OneBoca”) from the beginning and fought for – and secured – the referendum that will allow voters to have a say. That project is too dense, creates too much traffic impact, is based on unsound financial projections, and allocates all risk on the city because its unusual structure requires the city to pay for all public facilities (unlike most normal public-private partnerships).
4. How do you define balanced or sustainable growth, and how will you preserve Boca Raton’s character and quality of life as development and density increase?
Balanced growth means ensuring infrastructure, roads, schools, and public safety keep pace with development. It means protecting single-family neighborhoods and avoiding over-concentration of density.
We must insist that development fits Boca’s scale and character. That includes height limits, traffic mitigation requirements, and preserving open space. Growth should enhance quality of life, not diminish it.
5. What specific actions would you take to reduce traffic congestion, improve roadway safety, and expand or enhance public transportation options?
We need practical solutions that work for residents.
As a former board member of the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency, I worked to secure millions of dollars in transportation funding and helped plan long-range mobility improvements.
As Mayor, I would:
• Accelerate intersection improvements and signal synchronization
• Expand roadway capacity where appropriate
• Improve pedestrian and bicycle safety infrastructure
• Coordinate regionally to address east-west bottlenecks
• Advocate for smart transit partnerships
Traffic solutions must make it easier to get where you are going without sitting in congestion.
6. What is your stance on affordable and workforce housing, and how should the city partner with developers or other entities to address this need? We have a significant workforce and affordability issue in the city of Boca Raton. We have many of our key city employees living outside of the city, including some of our first responders. This impacts response time in the event of major emergencies, e.g. hurricanes.
We need housing options for teachers, first responders, and young families. But affordability cannot come at the cost of overdevelopment.
I support incentives tied to real workforce housing commitments while protecting neighborhoods from inappropriate density
We must balance housing needs with infrastructure realities.
7. How will you ensure transparency, meaningful public input, and effective communication between the City Council and residents—especially on controversial issues?
Last summer, when residents felt ignored and unheard about the government campus project, I launched a citywide listening tour – four such sessions in total – and later a survey to gather additional feedback. I was the only councilmember who voted no from the beginning, in part due to that input.
As Mayor, I will expand town hall-style forums, improve online access to vital information, require early public workshops before major votes, and always ensure residents are informed before decisions are finalized.
Public trust starts with transparency.
8.Do you believe the city’s budgeting priorities need to change, and how will you ensure fiscal responsibility while meeting community needs?
Boca Raton is financially strong, and we must keep it that way. I support disciplined budgeting, maintaining strong reserves, and prioritizing core services first: public safety, infrastructure, and parks.
We should avoid unnecessary spending and ensure every major project has long-term financial sustainability. Responsible budgeting protects taxpayers and keeps our taxes low.
9. How will you protect Boca Raton’s environment, including parks, wetlands, waterways, and public green spaces, amid ongoing development?
Environmental protection is not optional. It is essential to our quality of life.
I support protecting wetlands and sensitive lands, preserving and expanding park space, strong stormwater management requirements, coastal resilience planning, ensuring development mitigates environmental impacts. Growth should never come at the expense of our natural assets.
10. What should voters understand about your leadership style, decision-making approach, and how you handle conflict or differing viewpoints?
I listen first. I study the facts. And I make decisions based on what is best for Boca residents.
I am willing to stand alone when necessary, as I did on the government campus issue. But I also believe in collaboration and respectful dialogue. Leadership requires conviction, transparency, and the courage to do what is right, even when it is difficult.
Mayoral Candidate: Vice Mayor Fran Nachlas
Boca Raton Mayor Election Questionnaire
By Kartik Krishnaiyer
1. What motivated you to run for city office, and what continues to inspire your commitment to public service in Boca Raton?
I’m a common sense problem solver who is effective under pressure, and with the challenges we face my experience is the right fit to be the next Mayor of Boca Raton. Service has always been at the center of my life. Before public office, I spent decades as a nurse, caring for patients and families during some of their most vulnerable moments. That experience shaped how I lead — listening carefully, communicating honestly, and making thoughtful decisions that improve people’s lives.
As a longtime Boca Raton resident raising my family here, I developed a deep appreciation for what makes this city exceptional: strong public safety, thoughtful planning, fiscal stability, and engaged residents. I stepped forward to help protect those strengths while preparing responsibly for the future.
What continues to inspire me is the community itself. Every conversation with residents, business owners, and first responders reinforces why steady, experienced leadership matters. I’m committed not just to maintaining what works — but to ensuring Boca Raton continues to thrive for future generations.
2. What is your long-term vision for Boca Raton over the next 5–15 years, and what are your top priorities to achieve it?
My vision is for Boca Raton to remain one of Florida’s most desirable cities — safe, financially strong, environmentally responsible, and vibrant for residents of all ages.
To achieve that, my priorities include maintaining exceptional public safety, preserving financial stability and low tax rates while planning responsibly for infrastructure needs, taking the challenge of homelessness head-on, thoughtfully redeveloping our downtown civic core to enhance walkability and long-term revenue sustainability, improving mobility through smarter traffic management, protecting our environmental assets, and supporting a strong local economy.
Growth will happen because we are an amazing place. The key is managing it responsibly so Boca improves without losing what makes it special. We can accomplish that by working together.
3. How do you evaluate current downtown redevelopment efforts (including One Boca/Save Boca), and what changes or safeguards would you support going forward?
We have a comprehensive voter-approved plan that regulates what happens in
our downtown, but now it is time to consider the next chapter. Downtown redevelopment is one of the most important conversations our city has faced in years. It presents a real opportunity — but also requires careful oversight, transparency, and meaningful community input.
I’ve supported a deliberate, fact-driven process that protects public interests, prioritizes infrastructure readiness, and focuses on long-term benefits to residents. The Save Boca effort reflects how deeply residents care about their city, and that engagement is valuable. Moving forward, safeguards should include clear financial accountability, infrastructure concurrency, preservation of public spaces, strong design standards, environmental considerations, and continued resident input before final decisions are made. Any redevelopment must enhance Boca — and never overwhelm it.
4. How do you define balanced or sustainable growth, and how will you preserve Boca Raton’s character and quality of life as development and density increase?
Balanced growth means aligning development with infrastructure capacity, environmental stewardship, and community expectations. It’s not anti-growth — it’s smart growth.
That includes ensuring transportation and utilities keep pace with development, protecting established neighborhoods and public spaces, encouraging walkable mixeduse environments where appropriate, maintaining strong design standards, and preserving our beaches, parks, and natural assets.
Boca Raton’s character is the result of thoughtful planning. Preserving it requires steady, responsible leadership..
5. What specific actions would you take to reduce traffic congestion, improve roadway safety, and expand or enhance public transportation options?
Traffic remains a top challenge, and addressing it requires both innovation and coordination.
We are already making progress with AI-enabled traffic signal optimization, and I support continuing that investment. We should also improve intersection safety, enhance pedestrian and bike infrastructure, strengthen regional transit partnerships, including Brightline connectivity, and coordinate closely with Palm Beach County and neighboring cities.
There’s no single fix, but steady, data-driven action can make real improvements.
6. What is your stance on affordable and workforce housing, and how should
the city partner with developers or other entities to address this need? We have a significant workforce and affordability issue in the city of Boca Raton. We have many of our key city employees living outside of the city, including some of our first responders. This impacts response time in the event of major emergencies, e.g. hurricanes.
We cannot ignore the issue, particularly because Tallahassee has taken away some of the ability of local government to regulate development with the Live Local Act of 2023 and subsequent updates to it. We have taken a careful approach with Commercial Industrial Multifamily Development (CIMD), trying to address the issue while managing the overarching pressures we face from regional development outside our borders.
A strong community includes housing options for the workforce that supports it teachers, nurses, first responders, service employees, and young professionals, which is why I have continuously tried to find consensus to have this included since I began my time on City Council.
My approach focuses on thoughtful code updates that allow appropriate workforce housing opportunities that respect Boca Raton’s look, feel, and quality, fiscally responsible public-private partnerships that benefit existing residents, incentives tied to measurable community benefits, and protecting neighborhood character while expanding responsible options.
In this way, we can increase housing accessibility without compromising quality of life or financial stability.
7. How will you ensure transparency, meaningful public input, and effective communication between the City Council and residents—especially on controversial issues?
Transparency builds trust, and trust is essential to effective governance.
I support early community engagement before major decisions, clearer public communication, accessible information for residents, and ongoing opportunities for dialogue through town halls, neighborhood meetings, and digital outreach.
Residents don’t expect to always agree with leadership. They do expect honesty, accessibility, and respect — and that’s the standard I’ll continue to uphold.
8.Do you believe the city’s budgeting priorities need to change, and how will you ensure fiscal responsibility while meeting community needs?
Boca Raton is financially strong because we’ve made disciplined decisions, and I’ve consistently supported balanced budgets, careful spending, and maintaining one
of the lowest tax rates among full-service cities.
Going forward, priorities should remain focused on public safety, infrastructure resilience, environmental protection, and strategic economic development, while continuing to explore responsible revenue opportunities that don’t overburden taxpayers, as well as exploring opportunities to increase productivity and efficiency–so that city hall works harder for you, and not the other way around.
Fiscal responsibility isn’t just about numbers — it’s about protecting residents’ trust and ensuring long-term stability.
9. How will you protect Boca Raton’s environment, including parks, wetlands, waterways, and public green spaces, amid ongoing development?
Protecting our environment protects our quality of life and economic vitality. Boca’s parks, beaches, waterways, and green spaces are defining assets.
I support strong protections for public land, continued investment in stormwater and flood mitigation infrastructure, expansion of tree canopy, coastal resilience initiatives, and environmentally responsible development standards.
Our evolution must enhance our environment — not compromise it — and responsible, effective planning ensures we achieve both.
10. What should voters understand about your leadership style, decision-making approach, and how you handle conflict or differing viewpoints?
My leadership style is direct, steady, prepared, and solutions-focused. My healthcare background taught me the importance of listening carefully, staying calm under pressure, and making informed decisions under the most difficult circumstances — and I bring that same approach to public service. In my business, you can’t take a recess or ask the judge for a new trial date, or hand off responsibility to another executive or refinance when things don’t go well – my career is based on being directly responsible for what can be life and death decisions at any time. Because of this, I am uniquely different than my challengers.
I believe in respectful dialogue, factbased decision-making, and focusing on long-term community benefit rather than short-term political noise. I don’t avoid tough decisions, but I make them thoughtfully and transparently.
Voters should know I will continue leading with accountability, collaboration, and a clear commitment to keeping Boca Raton safe, financially strong, and exceptional.
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By: Douglas Heizer
When Community Movements Become Political Machines
In every community there are moments when residents organize around causes they believe are important. Sometimes the issue is traffic. Sometimes it is schools, public safety, or development. When these movements are genuine, they play a valuable role in civic life. They encourage debate, bring attention to problems, and remind elected officials that citizens are paying attention.
But there is also a moment when a movement stops being a community initiative and begins behaving more like a political operation.
In Boca Raton, we may be approaching that moment.
Over the past year, the organization known as “Save Boca” has presented itself as a grassroots movement focused on protecting the character of our city. The message resonates with many residents. Boca Raton is a special place, and people care deeply about preserving the quality of life that brought them here.
Concerns about growth are legitimate. Residents worry about traffic, infrastructure, school capacity, and the long-term impact of large-scale development. These are serious issues that deserve thoughtful discussion and responsible leadership.
However, when one looks carefully at the public record — particularly the minutes of City Council and Community Redevelopment Agency meetings since late 2025 — another pattern becomes visible.
Public meetings increasingly feature organized petition drives, coordinated messaging, and repeated appearances by individuals connected to the same political effort. These are not simply spontaneous expressions of concern from residents speaking individually. They reflect organized mobilization designed to influence the political environment surrounding upcoming elections.
And that distinction matters.
A genuine community movement focuses on issues. A political campaign focuses on candidates.
Both are legitimate parts of democracy. But transparency is essential.
When the same group repeatedly uses public comment periods to promote petitions, mobilize supporters, and indirectly elevate certain candidates while attacking others, the conversation begins to move away from policy and toward politics.
Residents deserve to understand that difference.
At the same time, it is important to recognize that decisions about development in Boca Raton are not made through slogans or petitions. They are made through a structured process involving planning staff, zoning reviews, redevelopment discussions, and votes by elected officials during public meetings.
Growth debates are complex. Projects are studied, modified, delayed, and sometimes rejected. These decisions appear in ordinances, redevelopment approvals, staff reports, and official votes.
The real conversation about Boca’s future happens in those documents and discussions, not in campaign messaging.
Civic participation is essential. Residents should attend meetings, ask questions, review proposals, and demand transparency from their elected officials. Healthy communities depend on informed citizens who engage thoughtfully with the issues.
But civic engagement should unite a community, not divide it.
When advocacy becomes political theater, when complex issues are reduced to slogans, and when community forums become campaign stages, the public discourse suffers.
Boca Raton deserves better. We deserve honest conversations about growth, transparent leadership, and civic participation that strengthens — rather than divides — our community.
The future of our city will not be decided by slogans or petitions, but by informed citizens who take the time to understand the issues before them.
Vote wisely this Tuesday.
By Douglas G Logan SOLVITUR AMBULANDO
Snow Job
Every war starts with a lie.
“Officials with access to U.S. intelligence have said that Mr. Trump has exaggerated the immediacy of any threat Iran posed to the United States.”
NYT
Generations of Western World leaders have worked exhaustively to tamp down the embers of political and theocratic volatility in the Middle East. They have been mostly successful. However, in one fell swoop, two flawed wanna-be potentates, Trump and Netanyahu, have poured gasoline on the coals, and ignited carnage in the region. The chaos will last decades.
This maelstrom was driven by similar insecurities. Bibi will never be Yonaton. His heroic brother died in the operation in Entebbe, Uganda in 1976. Bibi has spent 50 years competing with that legacy. Trump was a cowardly draft dodger at the height of the Vietnam War. The public persona he has created for himself is a mixture of John Wayne, Rambo, MMA and Bluto. All, in an attempt, to quash the reality of his cowardice.
So these two outwardly muscular but internally weak men have recklessly led us into global chaos. To assuage their inner demons. They aspire to be know as this era’s Julius Caesar. Geng -
his Khan. Charlemagne. King David. With one huge proviso. There will be no close-in combat. No boots on the ground. No conquering army. No embarrassing retreats. Strictly a video game exercise in violence.
They give us no good reason for launching this vanity war. They have no end game. No exit strategy. They cannot define success. However, this morning Trump clearly defined failure.
When asked about a worst-case scenario, he said: “I guess the worst case would be we do this and somebody takes over who’s as bad as the previous person. Right, that could happen? We don’t want that to happen. It would probably be the worst, you go through this and in five years you realize you put somebody in who’s no better.”
In my opinion, a likely outcome. He has underestimated the zealotry of religious fervor in the region. He has overestimated the capacity to revolt on the part of secular elites. He hears what he wants to hear. His motivation is McLuhanesque. Rather than “the medium is the message”, it’s “the bombing is the outcome”.
There will be no ticker-tape parades. My thoughts, as I trudged through the snowfall on a chilly day in March.
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COLUMNIST
MONDAY
MANNA
By Rick Boxx
Using The ‘Chris Paul Effect’ As A Guide
Readers of Monday Manna come from many backgrounds. Some people are high-ranking executives, even CEOs. Most would fit into other classifications: Managers, department heads, salespeople, retail clerks, administrative assistants, entrepreneurs, professional people like physicians, attorneys, CPAs, and engineers. The list could go on. We all have different levels of authority and responsibility. However, even if you are not a CEO or business owner, at any level you can still have incredible influence on your team.
A recent article in the respected periodical, Harvard Business Review, was titled, “Every Team Needs a Super-Facilitator.” It highlights longtime professional basketball player Chris Paul as a super-facilitator. Four times he has joined a new team, and within two years, each team experienced its best record ever
Chris Paul has become known for encouraging and getting the best from his teammates. According to the authors of the HBR article, teammates can add tremendous value to any team by learning to encourage and maximize the diverse expertise of their peers and cultivating trust.
This principle is not limited to the realm of sports. It applies to virtually every area of life, including the business and professional world. We all work on teams. Even entrepreneurs rely on skills and abilities that others possess that they do not. So, while we are seeking to benefit from them to accomplish our goals and objectives, we can also strive to be like Chris Paul – to bring out the best in them.
Reading through the Bible, we find much being said about the power and effects of encouraging others and building up one another. Here are several examples:
Providing motivation. True leaders are people who prove to be worth following. That means they have vision and communicate it to others, work with enthusiasm, demonstrate how things should be done, and understand and value the capabilities of everyone on their team. “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds” (Hebrews 10:24).
Setting the example. Working with excellence, integrity, determination, and humility are just some of the qual-
ities that inspire others. When we set high standards of conduct and behavior for others, the impact cannot help but influence others in positive ways. “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ” (1 Corinthians 11:1).
Sharpening each other’s abilities. Have you heard of creative friction? This occurs in the process of developing ideas, planning, and actual implementation of plans. Sometimes this results in constructive conflict, the offering and discussion of differing opinions and perspectives. Just as metal blades become sharper as they come into contact with each other, we too can become sharper and more effective in doing our jobs by rubbing shoulders with one another. “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another” (Proverbs 27:17).
Receiving mutual support. Inspiring others and seeking to motivate them to perform at their best is not a one-way pursuit. Often, there is a reciprocal benefit, receiving encouragement and support as we are striving to provide those things to people we are teamed up with. “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing” (1 Thessalonians 5:11).
Regardless of your position, look for ways to encourage each teammate and their collective value.
© 2026, Unconventional Business Network. Adapted with permission from “UBN Integrity Moments”, a commentary on faith at work issues. Visit www.unconventionalbusiness.org. UBN is a faith at work ministry serving the international small business community.
Reflection/Discussion Questions
Can you think of someone you know or have worked with who exhibited traits similar to the basketball player Chris Paul, who was described? What do you remember most about that person and the effect he or she had on other people?
How do you think someone becomes a “super-facilitator,” being able to bring out the best in others?
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By Rick Warren FAITH
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)
It’s important to remember in your conversations the same truth that applies to every other area of your life: It’s not about you.
What do you think will happen if you start every conversation with your agenda, your hurt, your complaint, or your problem? You’re not going to get very far!
Most conversations should start by empathizing with the needs of the other person. What are their hurts? What are their interests? What are their fears? What are their problems?
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen” (Ephesians 4:29 NIV).
There are four commands in this verse: Speak only what is helpful, build others up, defer to others’ needs, and benefit others. None of those commands are about you.
You’ll get your turn at some point. You’ll have your chance to share your frustration or fear or need or opinion— but don’t start there.
Here’s how to start: When you sit down to a conversation with someone, encourage them to talk first. Then let
them speak without any interruption. Don’t ask questions. Don’t ask for clarification. Don’t challenge. Just let them speak. That shows you’re aware. That shows you’re paying attention. That shows you care.
There’s another way to show you care: Summarize what they’ve said. Try saying, “Let me repeat back to you what I think I heard you say.” You paraphrase what you heard them say so they can affirm or correct you and maintain healthy communication. This shows you cared enough to listen and to also make sure they were understood. It’s a powerful way to show love in any relationship. It’s human nature to want to focus on yourself. But the sign of a master communicator is having enough humility to make the other person the focus of the conversation, helping them feel heard and understood.
Talk It Over
How do you want people to treat you when you’re having a conversation? Have you extended that same grace to others?
Good communicators do this: They repeat back what they think they heard. Look for ways to practice that skill this week, and notice how the person you’re listening to responds.
What are some non-verbal ways you can communicate to people that you are focused on them during a conversation?
Mayoral Candidate: Mike Liebelson
Boca Raton Mayor Election Questionnaire
By Kartik Krishnaiyer
1. What motivated you to run for city office, and what continues to inspire your commitment to public service in Boca Raton?
I love Boca. We have 4 children and 6 grandchildren and want Boca to be a great place to live for all our future generations.
2. What is your long-term vision for Boca Raton over the next 5–15 years, and what are your top priorities to achieve it?
Improve public safety and quality-of-life policing. Control overdevelopment, reduce traffic and improve pedestrian and multimodal safety, cut taxes, restore transparency to city hall, increase emphasis on education and the arts, attract world-class businesses to the city by creating a top quality-of life for employees.
3. How do you evaluate current downtown redevelopment efforts (including One Boca/Save Boca), and what changes or safeguards would you support going forward?
I was asked by Save Boca to do the financial analysis on the Terra/Frisbie deal. I discovered that the numbers that the city was relying upon were developed by a consultant that is paid $2.8 million by Terra Frisbie if the deal goes ahead. IMO, these numbers were compromised. Even using these compromised numbers, I learned that 90% of the promised benefits from the developer were produced after year 30. When these numbers were brought back to present day dollars, they resulted in a present value benefit to the City of $100 million. However, we are giving the developer $200 million in public land and are providing $200 million to pay for the public improvements. So the net deal is minus $300 million, not the billions of dollars in propaganda promised by the developer and backed by city council communications. In addition to this negative economic deal, we will be left with 6-130 foot tall towers and a parking garage that we pay for. All this with no new roads or infrastructure to handle the addiitonal traffic and building. The deal makes no sense and we have to vote no on ballot initiative #2. As I dug deeper, I realized that this developer bias in the council was pervasive and reflected in the rubber stamping of variances for tower after tower and high density development after high density development that are under construction and we have an additional 47 projects that are now in the pipeline asking for variances from the city council. The primary change we need is to remove the corrosive affect that the approximately $1 million of developer contributions to councilmembers campaigns has. The council needs to shift from a priority on new uncontrolled development to a focus on resident needs.
4. How do you define balanced or sustainable growth, and how will you preserve Boca Raton’s character and quality of life as development and density increase?
Balanced and sustainable growth are feel good phrases. We need to bring in the best urban planners in the country and put them on a 3-6 month timetable to develop plan for the city, with citizen buy-in that will guide building and development approvals going forward. Most importantly, there should be no development approvals until the infrastructure (roads, sewer, water, green space etc. ) is in place to service these developments.
5. What specific actions would you take to reduce traffic congestion, improve roadway safety, and expand or enhance public transportation options?
First we need the data. The city relies on developer produced traffic studies that are ad hoc and done on a development by development basis. We need to have a city wide traffic study that identifies areas of improvements and then execute on those actions, holding our staff accountable for that performance. A top priority is to reduce overdevelopment which is the root cause of the increased traffic issue. The city needs better and more frequent bus service with testing to see whether ridership on particular routes can be improved.
6. What is your stance on affordable and workforce housing, and how should the city partner with developers or other entities to address this need? We have a significant workforce and affordability issue in the city of Boca Raton. We have many of our key city employees living outside of
the city, including some of our first responders. This impacts response time in the event of major emergencies, e.g. hurricanes.
Unfortunately, “Affordable and workforce housing” has become a developer slogan in order to get high density projects approved which don’t in fact create significant housing that our people can afford. I would like to explore a stipend to critical city workers that actually live in Boca. They could then use it to support their housing costs, whether owning or renting. In addition, we have had an 80% increase in property taxes in the last 5 years. This directly impacts affordability. First, 20-30% of rents are paid to cover property taxes, since rental units cannot be homesteaded. Second, when young families attempt to buy an existing homesteaded property, the property is marked up to the current market value which results in a huge property tax burden on top of mortgage and insurance payments. If the state does not significantly cut property taxes, I will attempt to do this as mayor.
7. How will you ensure transparency, meaningful public input, and effective communication between the City Council and residents—especially on controversial issues?
We have to totally revamp the way in which the City Council communicates and receives input from the public. Right now, major projects and ordinance changes are communicated in complex jargon shortly before public hearings. We need these communcations to be in plain English with written summaries issues with sufficient time for people to provide written (e.g. emailed) comments for consideration by the Council. These written comments should be summarized and have equal weight to the oral comments that are heard at meetings as many people work or have other obligations that prevent them from attending hearings and testifying. So in summary we need broader input from the community on council matters and we need to facilitate that communication.
8.Do you believe the city’s budgeting priorities need to change, and how will you ensure fiscal responsibility while meeting community needs?
Yes, we need a revamping of the budget priorites away from servicing new development and towards maintaining and building projects that service our existing residents. We will establish zero-based budgeting and take a careful look at each department’s spend, eliminating some programs but also adding programs that are important to the community. For example, right now, the city relies on developer-supplied traffic studies. We will make sure that the city has it’s own capabilities to do traffic studies and to create and implement actions associated with those studies.
9. How will you protect Boca Raton’s environment, including parks, wetlands, waterways, and public green spaces, amid ongoing development?
First, we will see if the Save Boca petition requiring a public vote for public land transfers is placed back on the ballot after legal challenges are ruled on. If it is not, I will introduce a similar ballot measure that fixes any deficiencies that the court identifies so that we put back to the residents a vote on a charter amendment that enshrines public land/public vote. Second we have to place more emphasis on the maintenance of our existing parks, green spaces, wetlands and waterways together with a system of accountability such that actions are completed.
10. What should voters understand about your leadership style, decision-making approach, and how you handle conflict or differing viewpoints?
I am a consensus leader. I come from the business world where we have leadership teams. The biggest thing you will see from me is that I am action oriented. We need to spend time on developing consensus on policy changes. These policy changes have to be reduced to actions that the City Manager under our charter carries out. The City Manager is then accountable for these actions and he delegates that accountability to city staff that are under his direction. We will move to execute on actions quickly. Speed is important to the community.
Leadership Departures and Disputed Claims Raise Questions About “Save Boca” Ahead of Boca Raton Election
By Boca Raton Tribune Staff
The landscape of Boca Raton’s local discourse is shifting as one of its most vocal advocacy groups, Save Boca, faces mounting scrutiny in advance of Tuesday’s Municipal Election. What began as a movement centered on community preservation is now under fire for internal leadership departures, the use of debunked narratives, and a perceived refusal to acknowledge substantive project changes.
A House Divided: Leadership Departures
Perhaps the most telling sign of friction within the organization is the exit of its original figureheads. High-profile leaders who were once the face of the movement, including Buffy Tucker and Joe Mahjess, have reportedly distanced themselves from Save Boca.
The rift became public following a report in The Coastal Star, which highlighted a growing divide. Mahjess claimed that his comments were being deleted from the Save Boca Facebook page—a move suggesting a tightening of internal dissent. When questioned about these deletions, current leader Jon Pearlman did not deny the claims, raising questions about the group’s commitment to open dialogue even among its own ranks.
Moving the Goalposts: Ignoring Project Pivots
A central criticism leveled against the organization is its refusal to acknowledge when its demands have been met. The One Boca team has undergone significant project pivots, implementing many of the specific changes requested by community members.
Despite these concessions, Save Boca has continued to rally against the developments. Critics argue the movement has shifted from a “watchdog” role to a political one, maintaining a stance of opposition not because of the project’s current merits, but for continued political leverage.
The Spread of Misleading Narratives
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To maintain momentum, the organization has been accused of leaning into “fear-based” messaging that contradicts public records. Two primary claims have been repeatedly debunked by city officials and project planners: Memorial Park: Contrary to claims that the park will be “bulldozed,” current plans do not include its destruction.
Banyan Trees: Narratives suggesting the mass removal of the city’s iconic Banyan trees have been labeled as false, as preservation remains a stated priority of the revised development plans.
Financial Mischaracterization?
The friction extends to the city’s balance sheet. Save Boca continues to claim that Boca Raton sits on over $600 million in reserves, implying that development or certain tax structures are unnecessary.
However, the City’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has issued public statements clarifying that this figure is a misrepresentation of the city’s actual liquidity. By conflating restricted funds, capital assets, and actual emergency reserves, the organization presents a financial picture that experts say simply does not exist.
Make no mistake about it. The City lost much of its credibility over the past summer when they mischaracterized the history of Memorial Park as well as some of the processes involved in approving the One Boca project. However, now it is Save Boca’s credibility that may be in question.
A Movement at a Crossroads
As original founders exit and factual inaccuracies mount, the Save Boca movement faces a crisis of credibility with an election around the corner. For residents, the challenge remains sifting through the rhetoric to understand the reality of Boca Raton’s evolving urban landscape. And as stated above the city itself hasn’t always been above board either on these matters leading to more potential confusion among voters.
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CHARITY
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Engages Community Leaders for Sixth Annual Crowdfunding Campaign
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc. (HMHB) has officially launched its sixth annual Baskets4Babies crowdfunding campaign – an energetic, community- driven fundraiser that brings together local leaders from across Palm Beach County for a spirited free-throw competition, raising funds for programming to support pregnant and postpartum families.
This year’s campaign is expected to be one of the most exciting yet as the agency is celebrating its 40th year of service. “We are thrilled to see so many community leaders step up in support of our mission, especially during this milestone year,” said Michelle Gonzalez, CEO of Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies. “Their enthusiasm reflects the strength and compassion of Palm Beach County.”
Baskets4Babies 2026 is led by dynamic co-chairs and power couples: Dena Foman, Esq. Partner, McLaughlin & Stern, LLP and William Foman, Wayne T. Hrivnak & Associates, P.A., with Ofelia M. Utset, M.D., Community Advocate and Thomas Kodadek, Ph.D., The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology, alongside Honorary Chair, Jeffrey Fine of iTHINK Financial.
These leaders are helping energize participants from various sectors including law, real estate, financial services, and first responders. Top scorers from each category will advance to the Final Showdown, where they’ll compete for the coveted Golden Basketball Trophy.
Participants rally support by collecting donations from friends, family, and colleagues and are encouraged to promote their efforts on social media to help raise awareness.
Proceeds from Baskets4Babies will support HMHB’s work in serving the needs of pregnant and postpartum women across Palm Beach County. This includes health screening, assessment and care coordination, group prenatal care, support groups for those facing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, mentoring for teen mothers, educational programs, doula certification and support, and an emergency needs pantry for infants.
Baskets4Babies is presented by Vertical Bridge, with major support from Goldlaw Personal Injury Attorneys, GL Homes, and Gordon & Partners.
Businesses, families, community groups, and churches are all invited to get involved in this campaign! To learn more about hosting your own fundraising showdown, please visit www.hmhbpbc.org/baskets or contact Jayden Otto at jotto@hmhbpbc.org or 561665-4536.
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County is a nonprofit organization improving birth outcomes through the compassionate and equitable delivery of early prenatal care, education, and support for all pregnant women across our communities. Founded in 1986, HMHB serves over 10,000 families annually through comprehensive programs focused on ensuring every baby gets the healthy beginning they deserve. Learn more at hmhbpbc.org.
Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s Palm Beach Hot Pink Luncheon Raises $2.6
Million
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) held its annual Palm Beach Hot Pink Luncheon & Symposium on Tuesday, February 10 at The Breakers, raising $2.6 million and counting for breast cancer research. Aerin Lauder hosted the event.Faithbased content
Laura and Harry Slatkin were honored with the Evelyn H. Lauder Humanitarian Award for their spirit of generosity and unwavering commitment to achieving a world without breast cancer through research. The Award, presented by William P. Lauder, is named in memory of BCRF’s founder and longtime Palm Beach resident, Evelyn H. Lauder, and pays tribute to her tenacity, vision, and passion which continues to drive critical funding for lifesaving research. The afternoon concluded with a captivating fashion presentation by fashion house, Oscar de la Renta.
“To know Laura and Harry is to know tirelessness,” said William P. Lauder, Co-Chair of BCRF’s Board of Directors. “Their energy and efforts are boundless to their many friends and many worthy causes. Laura and Harry – thank you for your commitment to making the world a better and healthier place for us all. You have made an undeniable difference in the lives of so many, and we are all the better for it.”
The Palm Beach community also paid tribute to Leonard A. Lauder, Honorary Co-Chair, in memoriam, recognizing his enduring legacy and leadership of BCRF.
“Leonard Lauder was, quite simply, iconic,” said Tom Quick, member of BCRF’s Board of Directors. “He was a titan of industry and represented the very best of his generation, and the very best of all of us.”
The Luncheon featured a scientific update by BCRF Founding Scientific Director Larry Norton, MD of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and BCRF Scientific Director Judy Garber, MD, MPH of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School. The industry leaders discussed the latest promising research changing the landscape of breast cancer prevention
and treatment.
Notable guests included Donna Acquavella, Alex and Eliza Bolen, Cristina Cuomo, Liz Elting, Lydia Fenet, Karen Hale, Tommy Hilfiger and Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger, Julia Koch, Aerin Lauder, Judy Glickman Lauder, Jane Lauder, William P. Lauder, Kinga Lampert, Lara Shriftman, Arlene Taub, and more.
The event’s leadership includes Honorary Co-Chairs: Karen Hale, William P. Lauder and Leonard A. Lauder, in memoriam; Founding Chairs: Hildegarde Mahoney, Mary Alice Pappas, Frances Scaife, Judith P. Schlager, and Sandra G. Krakoff, in memoriam; Lead Chairs: Donna Acquavella, Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger, Kinga Lampert, and Aerin Lauder; Co-Chairs: Louise T. Braver, Liz Elting, Raysa Fanjul, Ronnie Heyman, Gail Hilson, Michele Kessler, Judy Glickman Lauder, Lyn M. Ross, and Andrea Wynn; and Vice Chairs: Suzanne Elson, Wendy Holmes, Talbott Maxey, Barbara Stovall Smith, and Sheila Lambert, in memoriam.
BCRF thanks its generous Grand Benefactors: Donna & Bill Acquavella, Elizabeth Elting Foundation, Raysa & Alfonso Fanjul, Karen & Rob Hale, Kinga & Edward Lampert, William P. Lauder, and Jeanne Sorensen Siegel; Benefactors: Eliana Lauder, Thomas C. Quick Charitable Foundation, and Barbara Stovall Smith; and Event Underwriters: Braman Motorcars, The Braver Family, The Daniel and Estrellita Brodsky Family Foundation, Rita & Charles Bronfman, Fiona & Stan Druckenmiller, Anne & Chris Flowers, Ronnie Heyman, Michele & Howard Kessler, Krakoff Family Fund, Lambert Family Foundation, Elaine & Ken Langone, Judy Glickman Lauder, Amanda & Don Mullen, Oscar de la Renta, Stephanie Shafran (The Otis Booth Foundation), Carrie & Chris Shumway, Laura & Harry Slatkin, UBS, Robin Loewenberg Tebbe & Meredith Bluhm Wolf, and Andrea & Steve Wynn.
Breast cancer is a complex disease with no simple solution. Research is the key to stopping it in its tracks. Founded in 1993 by Evelyn H. Lauder, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation is the largest private funder of breast cancer research in the world. We invest in the best minds in science—and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration— to examine every aspect of the disease from prevention to metastasis. Our approach accelerates the entire field and moves us closer to the answers we urgently need. We can’t stop now. Join us in fueling the world’s most promising research. With you, we will bring the end of breast cancer into focus. Learn more and get involved at BCRF.org.
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ENTERTAINMENT
What to Do in Boca Raton This Weekend, March 6—March 8
By Caris Weinberg
Looking for things to do in Boca Raton this weekend? From live performances at the second weekend of the Festival of the Arts Boca to an outdoor food festival, the annual Cowboy Ball, championship golf, fitness classes, and family-friendly programs, there are events happening throughout the city from March 6 through March 8.
Each week, The Boca Raton Tribune highlights local events happening throughout Boca Raton and nearby communities. Here is what’s happening this weekend.
Festival of the Arts Boca at Mizner Park Amphitheater
The 20th season of Festival of the Arts Boca continues this weekend with three nights of performances at Mizner Park Amphitheater.
Rhapsody in Blue with Conrad Tao
Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Conrad Tao returns to the festival stage after first appearing at 13 as a last-minute replacement for an ailing pianist. His performance of Mozart’s Concerto No. 20 previously earned praise from The Wall Street Journal.
A Third Time for Three
Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
The Grammy-winning trio returns for its third festival appearance, blending classical Americana, and indie-folk influences.
Patti LuPone: Matters of the Heart
Sunday at 7 p.m.
Broadway performer Patti LuPone headlines the festival’s closing weekend performance.
For more information or tickets, visit: http://www.festivaloftheartsboca.org or call Festival information at (561) 571-5270, or the Box Office (561) 757-4762.
3rd Annual South Florida Food Fest & Craft Fair at South County Regional Park
The 3rd Annual South Florida Food Fest & Craft Fair takes place Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at South County Regional Park.
Hosted by Battle Bros LLC, the two-
day event features a la carte tasting menus, drinks, live music, local vendors, and onsite activities. General admission is $10 and valid both days. Kids ages 4-10 are $5, and children 3 and under are free.
32nd Annual Cowboy Ball at Boca West Country Club
The George Snow Scholarship Fund hosts its 32nd Annual Cowboy Ball Friday evening at Boca West Country Club. Presented by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the event supports local students with financial need.
Guests dress in country-western attire and enjoy a barbecue dinner, open bar, live music, mechanical alligator riding, line dancing, live and silent auctions, and a raffle.
Details and tickets are available online.
James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational
The James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational runs March 2 to March 8 at Broken Sound Club in Boca Raton. The PGA TOUR Champions event combines competitive play with hospitality expierences. Tickets are available online.
Story Time at the Children’s Science Explorium
The Children’s Science Explorium
at Sugar Sand Park hosts its weekly Story Time program on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. The event features science-inspired stories selected by staff and includes interactive elements designed to engage young audiences.
Saturday Morning Pilates at Wildflower Park
Free, beginner-friendly Pilates classes are held Saturdays at 9 a.m. at Wildflower Park through August 29. The sessions take place along the scenic Intracoastal Waterway. Participants are asked to bring their own mat and water bottle.
Yoga at Wildflower Park
Free drop-in yoga sessions continue at Wildflower Park through August 30. The drop-in classes are from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sunday mornings and do not require registration. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and water bottle.
The Boca Greens Market at Royal Palm Place
The Boca Greens Market takes place every Sunday through May from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Royal Palm Place, near the clock tower in front of Another Broken Egg Cafe. The market features seasonal offers, artisanal foods, handcrafted goods, and live music. Admission is free.
Weekend Roundup-Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and West Palm BeachWeekend March 6-8
By Stacy Carchman
There is an abundance of activities going on in the area this coming weekend. And don’t forget to “Spring Forward” and change your clocks ahead one hour on March 8th when the time changes! That means you can enjoy more sunlight and more time for outdoor activities. In Delray, there will be many events taking place at Old School Square, including the weekly greenmarket, a multi-cultural youth arts festival, a Fleamingle-Flamboyant Flea Market and a Muscle on the Beach car show. In addition, there will be an art walk on Friday evening and live music at Arts Garage on Saturday.
In Boynton Beach, there will be a “First Friday” family event in Centennial Park on Friday, March 6 and on Saturday, March 7, there will be a Women’s Empowerment Luncheon featuring actress JoMarie Peyton on Saturday at the Boynton Beach Arts and Cultural Center.
Further to the North, there are many events in the West Palm Beach area. You can enjoy local activities like yoga and live entertainment at Cityplace in downtown West Palm Beach. You can attend the weekly greenmarket on Clematis and the Waterfront. Or Spring Training baseball games or taking place at the local baseball stadium in West Palm Beach off Haverhill Road. There are also events going on at the Cox Science Museum, Norton Museum, and Kravis Center.
Here is a curated list:
Delray Beach:
-6th Annual Multicultural Youth Arts Festival-Fri., March 6-4p.m.-9 p.m.-youth art exhibition and performances-Old School Square
-First Friday Art Walk-Fri., March 6-6p.m.-9p.m.@ the Cornell Museum, Old School Square
-Wintermarket-Sat., March 7-9a.m.2p.m.-Old School Square
-Fleamingle-The Flamboyant Flea Market-Sunday, March 8-9a.m.-4p.m.Vintage Gym-Old School Square
-Muscle on the Beach Car Show-Sat.,
March 7-10 a.m.-3p.m.-Old School Square
-Arts Garage-Live Music by The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Sat., March 7, 8 p.m.
Boynton Beach:
-First Friday Event-Fri., March 6-5p.m. to 9 p.m.-Centennial Park and Amphitheatre, 120 East Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, entertainment, BBQ and family fun
-Women’s Empowerment Luncheon-Sat., March 7-11:30-1:30 p.m.-Features Actress JoMarie Peyton @Boynton Beach Arts and Culture Center, 125 E. Ocean Ave, $35 pp
West Palm Beach:
-Cityplace-Yoga and Live Entertainment
-Women’s Art Week Maker’s Market-Sun., March 8-1p.m.-4 p.m.-On the lawn Cityplace-special afternoon celebrating women artisans
-Greenmarket-Sat., March 7-Clematis and Waterfront
-Cox Science Museum,March 7-Apr. 21-Exhibit-Top Secret: License to Spy4801 Dreher Trail N., WPB
-Kravis Center-, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., WPB, March 7-July 31-Jazz in Unexpected Places Exhibit
-Kim’s Convenience-Performance-March 7-8-A story of a 1st generation Korean immigrant
-Norton Museum-1450 S. Dixie Hwy., WPB
-Art and Life in Rembrandt’s Time, The Leiden Collection, March 7-29-
-Japanese Prints and the Art of Leisure, March 7-July 5
-Artist at Work Exhibit, March 7-June 21
-The Lantern Festival: Celebration of the Lunar New Year, March 7-8
-Spring Training-CACTI Park, March 7-20-5444 Haverhill Road, WPB, Baseball game this weekend-Washington Nationals vs. Houston Astros
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN RE: ESTATE OF VIRGINIA MAY PELOSI Deceased.
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 50-2025-CP-006087-XXXA-MB Division IA
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Virginia May Pelosi, deceased, whose date of death was January 2, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Palm Beach County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 205 N. Dixie Highway, Room 3.2300, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is March 5, 2026.
Personal Representative: Mara Rosenthal. 24 Sweetwood Drive Randolph, New Jersey 07869
Attorney for Personal Representative: Joel A. Drucker, Esq. E-mail Addresses: joeldrucker@optimum.net
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Dr. Ambika Sureshkumar is no longer with Conviva Boca Raton as of March 6, 2026. Current patients will automatically be trans ferred to another provider at the center. If you are a patient and you choose not to con tinue care at Conviva Boca Raton, you can obtain your medical records by calling 561241-0025.
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Top six things to look for in a senior primary care provider
Healthcare isn’t the same as one ages. Seniors have different health needs, so it makes sense to choose primary care centered on seniors. Here are some things to consider:
1. Care access. Does the doctor offer same-day appointments? If there is a concern after hours, is the care team available 24/7 over the phone?
2. More one-on-one time with the doctor. It’s important for a doctor to really get to know their patient. That takes time— time for patients to ask questions and the time for the doctor to answer them thoroughly.
3. Senior-focused. Make sure the doctor and care team see just seniors. They’ll have more up-todate information on what it takes for seniors to feel their best.
4. Proactive approach to care. The doctor should see patients routinely to monitor their health and detect and treat any issue early.
5. Dedicated care team. Ideally, a patient's care
team should include a board-certified doctor, a behavioral health specialist, a care coach and, in some cases, a clinical pharmacist. They should work together, so they see a broader view of their patient’s physical, mental and social wellbeing.
6. Accepts Medicare. Have the provider confirm if they accept Medicare plans. If someone has paid into Medicare their entire working life, they should reap the benefits of lowcost healthcare coverage and not pay more than they need to.
When it comes to aging well, it’s important to choose primary care that centers on seniors’ needs. This, along with a proactive approach to healthcare, helps patients thrive and continue enjoying the things they love.
It is awesome to know that you have a whole team behind you.
Norma | Actual patient
At Conviva Senior Primary CareTM, you can count on our senior-focused primary care team to take a proactive approach to help keep you at your healthiest.
Senior-focused primary care
Same-day appointments for current patients
50% more one-on-one time with your doctor* 24/7 phone access to the care team
Accepting new patients
* Comparison based on a study published by the Oxford Academic in June 2023 stating that the average primary care exam was approximately 21 minutes. Times vary based on services performed.
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