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Goodbye April, hello May! Summer is just around the corner, so now is the time to start planning summer vacations and activities to keep the kiddos busy over the next few months.
On Saturday, May 2nd, the 152nd Kentucky Derby will take place at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. You can read all about the Kentucky Derby hat tradition on page 8.
Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 10th. Our issue is filled with advertisers offering great gift options for mom (jewelry, shows, events, etc.) We also have many great restaurants in our local area, found in our “Great Eats Beat” starting on page 22. Moms deserve a nice dinner out in appreciation for all they do!
Memorial Day is on Monday, May 25th. This is a federal holiday so schools and many businesses will be closed. As many of us enjoy a three-day weekend, please take a moment to reflect on the purpose of this day of remembrance—remembering our country’s fallen heroes that perished protecting our country.
Lastly, hurricane season begins June 1st and runs through November 30th. Our magazine has many reputable contractors that can inspect your home (roofs, screens, fences, trees, etc.) to make sure everything is in good shape before any storms threaten.
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Memorial Day, observed on Monday, May 25th, is a day to honor the ultimate sacrifice paid by those who fought for our country. Our heroes of wars long past are not forgotten. Veterans’ groups walk the graveyards to place flags on the tombstones of those who died in battles long ago. Their final sacrifice and honorable service helped our great country become the bastion of freedom it is today—and we must never forget!
Many of these heroes are listed on tombstones in our country, as well as in cemeteries across the globe. Some cannot be named specifically, and they are honored in a special way: at the Tomb of the Unknowns. It is guarded by faithful sentinels night and day. The importance of this duty is expressed in the "Sentinel's Creed:"
My dedication to this sacred duty is total and wholehearted. In the responsibility bestowed on me, never will I falter. And with dignity and perseverance my standard will remain perfection. Through the years of diligence and praise and the discomfort of the elements, I will walk my tour in humble reverence to the best of my ability.
It is he who commands the respect I protect, his bravery that made us so proud. Surrounded by well-meaning crowds by day, alone in the thoughtful peace of night, this soldier will in honored Glory rest under my eternal vigilance.— Sentinel’s Creed of the Guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, on display at Arlington National Cemetery.
Spend any time reading about retirement and you will encounter some version of the same alarming headline: you need a million dollars. Maybe two million. Those numbers might be real — for some people, in some places. But they are not the universal truth.
Here is what often gets left out of the conversation: The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the average household headed by someone 65 or older spends about $5,000 a month. Social Security provides a genuine foundation for that. The average monthly retirement benefit in early 2026 is about $2,076. For a couple both receiving benefits, that can mean over $4,000 every month before touching savings.
The other factor routinely ignored is geography. Where you choose to live may be your single most powerful financial decision. Money stretches significantly further in states like Indiana, Iowa, and Oklahoma than in high-cost coastal cities. The retirement math that produces a million-dollar requirement in San Francisco or New York simply does not apply in most of the country.
There is one genuine wild card: catastrophic medical expenses can upend even a solid plan. Medicare covers much, but not everything. Supplemental coverage — sometimes called Medigap — can fill some of those gaps, though premiums tend to rise with age. Long-term care insurance, which covers nursing home or in-home care costs that Medicare does not, is a conversation worth having with a financial advisor.
Summer is the season for outdoor activity and long sunny days — and for most people, that is entirely good news. For anyone with heart disease or high blood pressure, however, heat is a genuine health consideration that deserves attention.
Here’s why: for every degree your body temperature rises, your heart must pump approximately ten extra beats per minute to help cool you down. In extreme heat, that is a significant added workload — one that healthy hearts handle easily but compromised ones may not. The American Heart Association warns that heat-induced dehydration compounds the problem, thickening the blood and making the heart work even harder. A study published in the AHA's journal Circulation projects that cardiovascular deaths related to extreme heat could more than double over the next two decades.
The practical guidance is straightforward: avoid being outdoors during peak heat hours, typically between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Stay well hydrated — and remember that by the time you feel thirsty, you are already mildly dehydrated. Wear lightweight, light-colored, breathable clothing. If you take heart meds, ask your doctor whether heat affects how they work, as some do.
None of this means staying inside all summer. It means paying attention to conditions, listening to your body, and knowing that your heart is working a bit harder on hot days.
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Once upon a time, a woman wore a hat to the Kentucky Derby for the same reason she wore one anywhere in polite society: because that's what dignified women did. Simple, tidy, forgettable. A hat was punctuation, not a sentence. But somewhere along the way, the punctuation became a paragraph. Then a novel.
By the late 20th century, Derby hats had evolved into fullblown theatrical events — cascading wide brims threatening nearby guests, fresh flowers tumbling over the edges, feathers reaching toward the Churchill Downs sky. Attendees began planning their hats months in advance. Meanwhile the men increasingly get into the act with a jaunty straw hat, white trilby, or fedora -- set off by feathers and colorful bands.
Every year the Louisville Courier writes about the May fashion explosion, picturing the hats that amazed them, sweeping brims with yards of silk organza set off by flowers. And the hats that made them laugh: You will see a horse on a hat or a hat that's a horse.
Across the Atlantic, the British took a different path. At Royal Ascot, where hats are literally required by dress code, the favored style is the fascinator — small, sculptural, and perched just so. Where the Derby went big and brimmed, the British went architectural and precise. Men must wear a gray or back top hat, a symbol of distinction and a morning suit is required.
We remember July 4, 1776, the day that the Continental Congress officially adopted the Declaration of Independence, as the day the U.S. began. But the decision to seek independence was not made that day. It was 250 years ago in Williamsburg, Virginia on May 15, 1776, when the elected leaders of the largest colony rejected the authority of Britain.
May 15, 1776, is the day the delegates of Virginia’s leaders, known as the Fifth Virginia Convention, met in the Williamsburg Capitol. They voted unanimously to instruct Virginia’s delegates to the Continental Congress, which was meeting in Philadelphia, “to declare the United Colonies free and independent states absolved from all allegiance to or dependence upon the crown or parliament of Great Britain.”
Three weeks later, on June 7, Virginia's Richard Henry Lee formally introduced the motion for independence in the Continental Congress. A committee was appointed. And Thomas Jefferson was handed a quill.
With the Revolutionary War now in full swing, a growing majority of the colonists had come to favor independence from Britain. On July 4, the Continental Congress voted to adopt the Declaration of Independence, drafted by a five-man committee including Benjamin Franklin from Pennsylvania, John Adams from Massachusetts, Roger Sherman from Connecticut, Robert R. Livingston from New York, and the primary author, Thomas Jefferson from Virginia.
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By Zoe Stoler / Freshman at University of Central Florida
It is not a joke. I hate it when they jest, but how could they know? How could they know, it was rubbing salt into a wound.
How do I get them to stop? How do I get them to understand that it is not a joke?
They say, “I’m going to kill myself,” as if its a punchline. But somewhere, somewhere real, that line is a rope, a heart crushing under the weight, of a world too heavy to bear. It is not a joke, and I hate it– hate it when someone throws those words around like confetti.
It is not a joke. It is pain, but they don’t understand…
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You cannot Zoom into a green pool. You cannot outsource a pump replacement to Mumbai. And you definitely cannot train an algorithm to diagnose why the pool smells like that. Welcome to the pool care industry — one of the more quietly booming corners of the American trades economy, and about as AI-proof as employment gets.
The numbers tell a straightforward story. The U.S. swimming pool cleaning and maintenance industry is projected at $8.8 billion in 2026, served by nearly 79,000 businesses nationwide. The COVID pandemic sent pool installations surging as millions of Americans turned their backyards into retreats — and all those pools, now a few years old, need increasing maintenance. Demand for pool operators is outpacing supply in markets across the country, and in smaller communities, the one technician who can replace a liner or diagnose a pump failure has become effectively indispensable.
The work itself explains why no app is replacing it: pool chemistry is unpredictable, equipment fails in ways that require physical inspection, and every pool is different. A technician who has seen a thousand pools brings a kind of pattern recognition that takes years to develop and cannot be downloaded.
For homeowners, the practical reality is familiar. The skilled local technician is hard to find, commands a premium, and sets the schedule. For anyone thinking about a career in the trades, this one comes with a built-in seasonal structure, a growing customer base, and essentially zero risk of a chatbot showing up to take the job.
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You brush your teeth every morning, wash your hands after you use the restroom, and see a doctor when you're ill or injured -- but do you look after your mental health the same way? According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, mental health and physical health are equally important and so closely interconnected that they're often the same thing. And just like with physical health, daily habits can make a big difference for our mental health and general wellbeing.
• Get enough sleep and keep a regular schedule. Aim for seven to nine hours of sleep each night and try to go to sleep and wake up at about the same time every day. Adequate sleep and consistent routines are crucial for mood and stress hormone regulation.
• Exercise regularly. Your workouts don't have to be long or strenuous. Even something as simple as a short daily walk can make a big difference.
• Enjoy meaningful relationships with others. Make a regular lunch date with a friend, don't put off visits with loved ones, and go on a date night with your spouse. Social interaction -- and feeling like you belong -- are important for your wellbeing.
• Take prescription medications as directed. If you take medication to manage behavioral health conditions like depression or anxiety, make sure to take them as directed (even if you don't feel depressed or anxious) and don't skip doses or cease taking them without consulting your doctor.
• Don't forget to blow off steam occasionally. Write in a journal, go for a walk, or just punch a few pillows if that's what helps. Bottling up your negative feelings isn't helpful, so it's important to find healthy ways to release them.
• Appreciate the good stuff. Even in the most frustrating and stressful situations, there's usually something to be grateful for -- for example, you might be stuck in traffic, but you’re with your significant other and can just enjoy each other’s company.
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Baby boomers are buying more homes than millennials. Seniors now hold the largest share of housing wealth, reflecting years of price growth. For the first time on record, Americans 70 and older held a larger share of the nation's real estate wealth than those ages 40 to 54, according to a new Redfin report.
In dollar terms, Americans 70 and older held over $12.5 trillion in real estate wealth in 2025, up from less than $4 trillion in 2005. The increase reflects decades of strong home price appreciation that disproportionately benefited baby boomers.
Those home price gains, along with a rebound in mortgage rates in recent years, have pushed homeownership out of reach for many younger Americans. Younger Americans are often buying homes later because they're delaying marriage compared to previous generations.
Homebuyers have faced elevated mortgage rates, rising prices, and limited inventory in recent years- challenges that have weighed heavily on younger, first-time buyers. Meanwhile, home price growth has slowed, particularly in markets across Texas and Florida, where new construction helped boost supply.
Whether you're a baby boomer or millennial, contact Sheryl to find your new home.
By Marc Solomon / NN Contributing Writer
My Mom passed two years ago at the age of 91. How I would love to play just one more game of Scrabble with her. Scrabble is the board game where you make words out of the letters you receive and get points awarded for the value of each letter. Created in 1948, Scrabble is a classic game that refuses to fade.
Our games weren’t hard-core. I admit to using my phone to check for correct wordings. Still, without fail, Mom loved every time we brought out the Scrabble board. It made her day. She never said no to a game. The games made us competitive. We had to be creative. We encouraged each other.
My Mom hailed out of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. She worked as a legal secretary for a judge after moving to New York, where she would eventually meet her husband (my Dad) and raise three wonderful children. I was the youngest. My parents were always gracious and supportive.
These are fond memories. I encourage anyone to create such memories with your loved ones. Ride bikes together. Enjoy every time you sit down and eat together. Head to the pool, especially here with the Florida summer approaching. “Mom” may only get me five points on the Scrabble board, but there is no word more special to me. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!
The average lifespan in the U.S. has increased to 79 years. Notably, the population of people aged 90-and-older has almost tripled since 1980 and is expected to surpass 7.6 million over the next 40 years.
With a senior population making up 24% of Palm Beach County, there are more options for domicile care. Independent Senior Living Communities are increasing in popularity by offering an all-inclusive easy living with meals, housekeeping, shuttle services, entertainment, activities and ample time to pursue personal interests—all while providing socialization that staying at home often lacks.
Seniors are focused on both mental and physical wellness with staying social and active being vital for longevity. Isolation only robs the individual of both. Cindy Ekonomou, Director of Sales for Windward Palms reports, “Our occupancy remains high, and we have seen a notable increase in the number of residents over 90 in our community choosing to stay here and age in place.” Currently, more than 20 residents in that age group live in the Windward Palms Independent Senior Living Community in their own apartments.
In the end, it’s not just about where we grow old, but how. These nonagenarians are showing us that with the right support, “aging in place” isn’t just possible - it’s powerful!
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The big food delivery apps make it look so simple: tap a few buttons, and dinner appears. But what they make considerably less visible is what that convenience actually costs the customer. Start with the menu price. Restaurants are typically forced to inflate their app listing menu prices 15 to 25 percent above what you would pay walking in. This markup exists to offset some of the hefty commissions the apps charge them for being on their platform.
Then comes the service fee, often 10 to 15 percent. Then the delivery fee. Then the tip to help persuade a driver to accept your delivery order. By the time a basic Chick-fil-A order that costs $9.85 in person reaches your door via GrubHub, according to a FinanceBuzz analysis, you may have paid $23 — an increase of 134 percent. A McDonald's order that runs $37 at the counter averages $58 when delivered through a third-party app.
Multiply that across a week, a month, a year — and the Washington Times, in a February 2026 report, put the average American's annual food delivery spending at $1,850. For younger Americans who order several times a week, the figure climbs considerably higher.
A delivered meal for one person through a third party app, fees and tip included, routinely runs between $25 to $35. These delivery apps may be more convenient, but you (and the restaurant) will save a lot by picking up the order yourself.
Here is the problem with multitasking: it doesn't actually exist. What the brain does when we think we're multitasking is switch rapidly between tasks — and every switch costs something. According to research from the American Psychological Association, task-switching can reduce productivity by as much as 40 percent. The person juggling six browser tabs, a face-up phone, and a side text conversation isn't being more productive. They're just being busier.
The single habit that consistently separates highly productive people from merely busy ones is the ability to focus on one thing at a time — deliberately, fully, and for a protected block of time. It doesn't require special equipment or a personality transplant. It requires a decision: for the next hour, one task gets all your attention. Phone in another room. Notifications off. One window open.
The results are not subtle. Work that would take three fragmented hours often gets done in one focused hour — and the quality improves too. Deep thinking requires sustained attention in a way that split attention simply cannot replicate. The challenge is that focus doesn't feel as active as busyness. Checking messages and juggling tasks create a sensation of motion. But motion and progress are not the same thing.
Pick one thing. Do only that. Finish it before starting the next. It is an old idea — but in a world engineered to fragment your attention at every turn, it may be the most productive decision you make all day.
What is the most important day in Egypt? Mummy’s Day.
Why don’t they have Mother’s Day sales? Because mothers are priceless. Why do sons love Mother’s Day so much? Because it’s always on Sunday.
What did the mama tomato say to the baby tomato?
Ketchup!
How do you keep little cows quiet so their mommy can sleep late on Mother’s Day? Use the moooooote button.
What did the mother worm say to the little worm who was late?
Where in earth have you been?
What did the panda give his mommy? A bear hug.
What did the baby tomato say to his mom on Mother’s Day?
I love you from my head to-ma-toes! What three words solve every dad’s problems?
Ask your mother.
ARIES (March 21 - April 19): Momentum carries you into May with a fresh burst of newfound confidence. Pitch that idea, make a deal, just don’t squander it. Lucky number: 4.
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Birthday season puts a cheerful glow on everything you touch. Go ahead and let loved ones spoil you for a change. Lucky date: May 14.
GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): A new connection sparks an unexpected collaboration that could shape the months ahead. The bird in hand is far better than two in the bush. Lucky number: 8.
CANCER (June 21 - July 22): A heartfelt conversation with a family member untangles a long-standing knot. At work, quiet persistence finally earns a nod from the right person. Lucky date: May 7.
LEO (July 23 - August 22): The spotlight shifts from performance to connection. You know your warmth and sincerity draw people in more powerfully than grand gestures. Lucky number: 1.
VIRGO (August 23 - September 22): A mid-month self-review of your habits reveals a potential area for improvement. That small change makes a big difference in energy and focus. Lucky date: May 22.
LIBRA (September 23 - October 22): A shared project brings unexpected closeness. Make it happen, Captain. Never ignore a good idea. Lucky number: 2.
SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Hidden information surfaces in a way that tilts opinion in your favor. This is no time to gloat, use it wisely. Lucky date: May 17.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21): A quickly planned, local adventure mid-month proves as fulfilling as a far-flung trip, and easier on the schedule. Enjoy yourself. Lucky number: 6.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19): Steady effort pays off mid-month with visible progress on a long-haul goal. But it’s not time to kick back, you’re just getting started. Lucky date: May 10.
AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): A collective effort at work gains surprising traction when you hand others the spotlight for a moment. Give it away and it comes back tenfold. Lucky number: 12.
PISCES (February 19 - March 20): Your intuition is your superpower. There’s a decision to be made, follow your gut and don’t think twice about it. Lucky date: May 3.
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Two cowboys came upon a Native American lying on his stomach with his ear to the ground. One of the cowboys stops and says to the other, "You see that guy?"
"Yeah," says the other cowboy.
"Look, he's listening to the ground. He can hear things for miles in any direction."
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"Covered wagon," he says, "about two miles away. Have two horses, one brown, one white. Man, woman, child, household effects in wagon."
"Incredible!" says the cowboy to his friend.
"This guy knows exactly how far away they are, how many horses, what color they are, who is in the wagon, and what is in the wagon." He looks at the Native American and says, "That’s amazing! How do you know all that?"
The man looks up and says, "Ran over me ‘bout half hour ago."
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• Garage Sale in Lake Charleston: Saturday, May 2nd from 9am-3pm at 7560 Wentworth Drive, Lake Worth. Lots of womens and mens clothing, household items, baby clothes, toys, etc.
•Clair freestyle Portable shoulder o2 concentrator, 2 chargeable batteries, car plug, bag of o2 tubing, cost $2,695 sell $1,200. Large 3 wheel mobility scooter Golden Companion model gc240 $850. Both less than 1 year old (owner passed) Near Gateway/Jog 561-313-0953.
•Over 40 beautiful paintings, many different colors, sizes- all framed and ready to hang. Selling them all very inexpensively, have a look and make an offer on one or on multiple. Call 561-777-2836 (house in Leisureville/ Boynton Beach).
•Trump signed 1st edition 1987 hard cover book of 'Art of the Deal' with photo proof of Trump and myself. In excellent condition. Asking $1,950 or best offer. Located in the Summer Chase community. Call 561-385-4713.
•Dukers Double Door Fridge $2,500. Coldline Sandwich Prep table & Fridge $1,500. Coldline Commercial Ice Maker $1,800. Coldline Deli case $2,000. These are all just 1 year old and all still have extended warranty. Located in Lantana. Please call 561-718-0755 for more info.
• Complete weight set for sale, approximately 250 lbs plus bench. Asking $150 or best offer. Please call Dave at 954-205-7006.
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• A CHORAL CELEBRATION FOR AMERICA 250! Monday, May 11 at 7pm at the Kravis Center, experience the power of more than 250 singers joining as one ensemble—honoring America’s heritage, uplifting the human spirit, and inspiring harmony and goodwill throughout our community. Tickets start at $25, visit https://www.kravis.org/events/unity-love-andbrotherhood or call the box office at 561-832-7469.
•CHARITY BINGO & LUNCH: Join us Wednesdays, May 6th & 20th at Mel’s Way Bistro in the Poinciana County Club, 3536 Via Poinciana. Doors open at 11am and close at 12pm. $28 pp includes lunch and iced tea or lemonade, along with 5 games of bingo. All proceeds go to various charities on behalf of Poinciana Country Club. For reservations, please call 561-530-7947 or email: info@melswaybistro.com.
•JEWELRY WANTED: Looking for Gold & Silver and older costume jewelry. I will also take broken jewelry. I come to you. For more information, call Nick @ 561-284-3242.
•SUPPORTING MOMS BEYOND BIRTH: Join Sereni Postnatal Retreat, Inc. for free maternal wellness events, education, and community connection for expecting and postpartum families. For more information, visit www. birthingwithserenity.com.
•FREE BEE REMOVAL: If you’re lucky enough to have a bee’s nest on your property, try to leave them alone- but please don’t destroy them! Please call or text me (text is better) at 561-509-4069, and I’ll have a look and relocate the hive for free!
•BUNCO PARTY: Open to the public. At Poinciana Community on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. Play will be at the Clubhouse, 3536 Via Poinciana. Admission is $5 and a small, unwrapped gift, for the loser bag. If you do not know how to play, we will teach you. A fun night out with refreshments, drinks, and prizes. Reservations required. Call Mindi at (561)3288977 or (954)778-2212.
•ANTIQUES WANTED: I will come to you. Buying all types of antiques like glassware crocks & jugs, furniture, statues, copper, brass, toys, lamps, swords, decoys, coffee grinders, coins, bronzes, military items, costume jewelry, gold, silver, old tools, old Christmas ornaments and anything old. For more information, call Nick: 561-284-3242.
•RETIREE DIARY: an audio podcast for retirees hosted by Boca Raton resident Carol Dickman boasts a 5 * rating. Interviewees include a retired Naval Aviator, retired IRS exec. and a Las Vegas May December married couple. On deck to be published, two PB County colorful characters, perhaps your neighbors. Enjoy listening to where you get your podcasts.
• BRIDGE PLAYER WANTED to join us in an afternoon game in the Lake Worth, Boynton, Delray area. Please call Ellen at 561-281-4343.
• THRIFT STORE: Open Wed-Sat 10am-4pm. Located at Faith Church, 6340 Boynton Beach Blvd (just east of Jog Rd. next to the post office.) Proceeds support FL missions such as beds for underprivileged PB County children. Bring ad for 10% Off Purchase. Visit www. BlessingsandBargains.org.
music by may 16TH 2pm-6pm
paul anthony & the reggae souljahs
ocean plaza 640 EAST OCEAN AVENUE
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CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING : We are the #1 carpet, tile and upholstery cleaning company in Palm Beach County. National Carpet & Upholstery is family owned & operated locally for over 30 years with carpet cleaning starting at $39.95. Check our website for current specials, services we offer, reviews and pictures of our work. You won’t be disappointed so please call us for a FREE quote at: 561-731-5889.
CLEANING SERVICE: Morane Cleaning Services specializes in residential and office cleaning (Deep Cleaning, Move In/Move Outs, Air BNB, Small Offices, House Remodeling Clean ups, and Pressure Cleaning.) We exceed our customer’s expectations with superior service and are available on weekdays & weekends. Great references, call Winsome at 561-707-2170 or email: mcsinc621@gmail.com.
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CLEANING: Camilla's Cleaning Services. Trusted locally for over 10 years to provide prompt and complete cleaning for your home or business. Excellent references. Call Camilla today for a FREE estimate. Now Accepting Credit Cards! 407-318-0996 / camilla@ribeiro.pw.
RESIDENTIAL CLEANING SERVICE: King’s Cleaning Services, Inc. will do the dirty work for you. Responsible, honest & reliable. Flexible team with over 10+ years’ experience. Deep detail cleaning. House/Apt/Condos/ Offices/Move-ins/Move-outs/One-time. We provide Daily/Weekly/Monthly services. We also offer house sitting. Call us at: 561-255-7303 for a FREE estimate. Kingscleaningservices@hotmail.com.
COMPUTER READY SERVICES: Specializing in desktops & laptops virus removals w/upgrades to WIN-11 also maintenance with restoring end user date. Over 40 years in the field. Dell certified and A+ certified. Call Bruce Alfarone @ 561-317-5756.
TILE & MARBLE INSTALLATION & REPAIR: Bathroom walls repaired or new installations. Complete bathroom remodeling, tub conversions to shower stalls, faucets, shower doors, safety bars, granite countertops, vanities, flooring installs (tile, porcelain, marble, wood laminates.) Reasonable, reliable, great references, 25+ yrs professional exp. Call Chuck for free estimate 561-310-5190.
EXPERT SPRINKLER REPAIR: Specializing in sprinkler pumps, timers, valves, heads and most broken pipes. Honest, Dependable and on time for appointments. Call today! 561-207-1510.
DRYER VENT CLEANING: Prevent the risk of fire from inside your dryer! And save time & electricity by drying clothes much quicker too. Call Healthier Indoor Air to schedule an appointment at 561-641-5966. Mention this ad and receive $15 Off!
MEDICARE/HEALTH INSURANCE: VIP Health Insurance is your local neighbor for Medicare and health coverage. Turning 65? Losing employer insurance? We simplify Medicare, individual & family plans and small group benefits. Friendly, personal guidance you can trust. Visit viphealthagency.com or call/text 954.292.8022!
POOL SERVICE: Pool cleaning, resurfacing, renovations, heaters, salt systems, repairs, & installation of Travertine and brick pavers. Pool service starting at $80 for chemical only. Call Kismet Pool & Patio 561-951-2103 or www. KismetPoolAndPatio.com- Lake Charleston family owned/ operated. License U-22219/CPC1459000.
JEWELRY WANTED: Looking for Gold & Silver and older costume jewelry. I will also take broken jewelry. I come to you. For more information, please call Nick at 561-284-3242.
PET WANTS: Farm to bowl dog and cat food and single ingredient treat. Fresh is best! Free delivery to your door. Call 561-718-0755 or 561-506-0461. www. petwantspalmbeach.com.
HANDYMAN SERVICES: Outdoor & Indoor Maintenance. Screen repairs, dryer vents, lightbulb replacement, Roof Tile Caulking, Cleaning of Rain gutters, Cleaning of Driveways, Pavers, Patios, and Pool Decks. Reliable and Affordable. Call or text for a free estimate: 561-291-3830. Se Habla Espanol.
PERMITS & INSPECTIONS: Need help with permits? With over 20 years’ experience, EZ Permits & Inspections makes permitting EZ! We are your local experts pulling permits, closing permits, meeting with inspectors for pre-inspections and postinspections, mechanical, electrical and plumbing. Whether it’s building, renovations, specialty, or expired permits, we do it all! Please call 561-446-3709 or visit us online at ezpermits.us .
PR ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES, INC: Complete Preparation of Personal & Corporate Returns. Over 30 years Professional Tax Services. The IRS Has Implemented Various 2025/26 Tax Revisions and Some Are Pending Congressional Approval. Free P/U & Delivery & Reasonable Rates. Ron/ Pam Barnett 561-965-4623 / 561-542-4112 or email barney4553/2gmail.com.
LAWN MOWING: Guaranteed Lowest Rates on standard to smaller lots. 30 years’ experience can save you big on all your landscape issues. Trimming, fertilization, mulch, etc. 3 Mths FREE when switching from another carrier on lots 7k sq ft or smaller- no contract! Call 561-357-9024.
VIDEO SERVICE : Have old movies or events on 8mm, VHS videotapes, slides or prints? Preserve your family memories on a USB flashdrive or DVD! Free pick-up and delivery. Please call 561-358-0190 with any questions or visit www. ExclusiveVideoFlorida.com.
CATERING SERVICE: H & L Catering-Weddings, Birthdays, Graduations, Office Parties, Communion, Quinceañera, Bar/ Bat Mitzvahs & all your special events. Please call 561.388.0735 or visit www.HNLCatering.net.
SCRATCHES, FENDER, BUMPER DAMAGE? From collisions to small repairs, SCRATCHCAR is your full-service collision repair center offering the best solution for your repair. We offer FREE estimates, mobile service system (we come to you), accept all insurance, and offer FREE pick-up & delivery. Located at: 1 E. Linton Blvd., Bay 19, in Delray. 25% OFF Bumper Repairs (mention ad.) Call 561-278-2866 /Cell: 561-756-0901.
MULCH/SOD/WEEDING: JT Mulch & More- your real deal for curb appeal! I deliver and install mulch, sod, rocks, and also offer weeding & gardening. Call for a Free Estimate at 561-329-7779. Great references!
SCREEN REPAIR: Quality Screen Repairs–NEW: Pool Enclosures, Patios, Porches, Sunrooms –No Job Too Small or Big- Great Prices, Expert Craftsmanship, and we show up on time! Lic /Ins -Call today for a Free Estimate- (Dallas) Florida Screen Company, Etc. 561-662-4187.
ANTIQUES WANTED: I will come to you. Buying all types of antiques like glassware crocks & jugs, furniture, statues, copper, brass, toys, lamps, swords, decoys, coffee grinders, coins, bronzes, military items, costume jewelry, gold, silver, old tools, old Christmas ornaments and anything old. For more information, call Nick: 561-284-3242.
FINAL EXPENSE: Protect your family from the rising costs of final expenses. Our affordable plans cover funeral costs and medical bills, ensuring your loved ones aren't left with a financial burden. Fixed Rates: Your premiums never increase & Easy Approval: No medical exams required. Secure your legacy today. Call (954) 292-8022 for a free quote!
HANDYMAN: 35 years of Electrical experience. Ring devices, smoke detectors, dryer vent cleaning flood lights, ceiling Fans, Drywall repair, painting, ceiling textures, Lighting replacement of any kind. Plumbing, kitchen faucets, hot water heaters, toilets, garbage disposal replacement and Gutter cleaning. Call Marc at 561-339-8633 free estimates.
PLUMBING SERVICE: For all your plumbing needs – new installation, repairs, drain cleaning, hot water heaters, etc., Please call Warren Malkiel. 30 years’ experience, member of BBB, licensed and insured at 561-723-6519.
FEMALE CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT: 40+ years’ experience. CPR Certified. Would love to care for you or your loved one! Office visits, shopping, lunch, etc. Very personable. Please call Barb at 954-701-5444.
SAL’S DRIVING SERVICE: Available for Errands, Doctor Visits, Shopping (with or without you), and Regular Driving Scheduling as well. Over 20 years’ experience, great references happily provided, please call Sal at 561-707-0046.
DOG WATCHERS/WALKERS: Mom or Daughter. We both love pets and would love to watch yours! Please Call Claudia or Rachel at 561-718-1986.
DECLUTTER & ORGANIZE: King’s Cleaning Services, will help you declutter your home and organize your kitchen, closets, bathrooms, whatever rooms you need help with. Reasonable rates and local company. Stop procrastinating and call us today and have more space and be more organized tomorrow. Call 561-255-7303.
PERSONAL TRAINING: Want to feel stronger, have more energy and look better? I can help you by coming to your home or gym and conducting a FREE consultation. With 17 years’ experience, I can prove that it’s never too late to get started. Call or text 561-317-0742. Healthy Bodies by Helen, shaping up 1 rep at a time.
You’ve spent years -- maybe decades -- building a collection you love. You know why that particular piece of Depression glass is rare, why one vesta case is worth 10 times another, why condition and provenance matter. The hard truth is that when you’re gone, almost nobody else will know any of that. And what isn’t understood is usually undervalued or simply thrown away. Planning ahead for your collection is not so different from making a will. In fact, it arguably deserves as much thought. The first and most important step is documentation. Write it down, not just what things are, but why they matter. A note tucked inside a box, a simple spreadsheet, even a labeled photograph can be the difference between an heir discovering treasure and donating it to a thrift store. Make valuable things findable.
The second consideration is whether to sell while you still can. Selling your own collection -- through a specialist dealer, an auction house, or directly to fellow collectors -almost always yields better results than leaving that task to heirs who lack your knowledge and contacts.
Finally, consider your collecting community. Fellow enthusiasts will understand and appreciate what you’ve assembled in a way that family members simply may not. Gifting a collection -- or part of one -- to another collector or a historical society ensures that the objects, and the knowledge behind them, survive together. A collection without context is just stuff. The story is what adds value.
In August 2025, Iryna Zarutska — a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee who had come to the U.S. to escape the war — was stabbed to death on a Charlotte, North Carolina, train. The man charged with her murder had been diagnosed with schizophrenia. His mother had sought to have him involuntarily committed. She was denied. His family said publicly afterward that the system had failed.
The case drew national attention, but it was not an isolated incident. The Federal Transit Administration recorded 2,200 major assaults on public transit in 2023, the highest number ever, with mental health crises and homelessness identified as leading contributing factors.
But something changed about fifty years ago — and the consequences are visible on almost every city street. Beginning in the 1960s and accelerating through the 1980s, the U.S. systematically emptied its large psychiatric hospitals. The old institutions had genuine histories of abuse and neglect, new medications seemed to make community living possible, and civil liberty advocates argued that involuntary commitment was too easily abused. The hospitals closed, but the community support systems meant to replace them never materialized.
Today, roughly one in five homeless Americans has a serious mental illness. The streets and jails became, in the words of researchers, the institutions. But a conversation is beginning. The federal government is directing hundreds of millions of dollars into inpatient psychiatric care and new facilities.
NuNu is a loving 8 year old, 65lb male English Bull Dog mix looking for a family to love him forever! He LOVES children! He was found as a stray and his past is a mystery, but in the months that we have had him in our rescue, we have learned that he absolutely loves everyone he meets.
The little girls in his foster home like to dress him up and read to him and treat him like the little brother they never had! NuNu has gone to daycare and has been in playgroups with other dogs. Although he has never negatively reacted to other dogs, he does sometimes get intimidated so we would like to find him a home with no other pets so he will be more comfortable.
NuNu is a typical Bull Dog with food allergies; we have realized that he is allergic to gluten and have customized a diet for him. He is truly a special, squishy faced boy that just wants love and kisses! He is neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations and preventatives. If you are interested in adopting this sweet boy, please fill out our adoption application on our website: www. LadyLuckRescue.com.
Be a hero, save the life of your next best friend by adopting from the rescue shelter!
