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OCTOBER 2024
NFL Hall Of Famers Warren Sapp, Rondé Barber, Dwight Freeney Join Pro Football Hall Of Fame Invitational 26 Football Legends And 78 PGA TOUR Champions To Compete At Broken Sound’s Legendary “Old Course”
The James Hardie™ Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational has announced that NFL Hall of Famers Warren Sapp, Rondé Barber and Dwight Freeney will be featured at the inaugural event, all of whom have close Florida ties. The tournament will feature Pro Football Hall of Famers competing alongside PGA TOUR Champions professionals from March 31 to April 6, 2025, at the Old Course at Broken Sound Club.
Sapp, who was born in Orlando, played for the Miami Hurricanes and then 13 seasons in the NFL, primarily with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With Tampa Bay, Sapp made seven Pro Bowl appearances, earned first-team AllPro honors four times and was part of the team that won the franchise’s first Super Bowl title in 2003. Barber also played for Tampa Bay, spending his entire 16-year career as a Buccaneer. Barber was selected to five Pro Bowls, accumulated three first-team All Pro and two second-team selections. He was also selected to the NFL 2000s AllDecade Team. Freeney, who lives in West Palm Beach, played as a defensive end and linebacker for 16 seasons, the majority with the Indianapolis Colts. Freeney won the Super Bowl in 2007 with the team as well.
Warren Sapp NFL Hall Of Famers on page 2
City Of Boca’s ‘Jolly Days’ To Start Nov. 23 With Tree Lighting, Parade, Pops Concert, More Get ready to deck the halls and light the trees with the City of Boca Raton’s Jolly Days, a series of winter holiday festivities that kicks off with the annual Tree Lighting on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Mizner Park Amphitheater. Admission is free. “We are thrilled to bring the community together for Boca Jolly Days, as we capture the spirit and joy of the holiday season,” said Mayor Scott Singer. “From festive decorations and an all-new Holiday Pops concert to family-friendly activities, there is something for everyone to enjoy. We look forward to celebrating with
our residents and visitors, making this holiday season truly special in Boca Raton.” Festivities will include live music on the Mizner Amphitheater stage, snow flurries, selfie photos with Santa, a holiday vendor marketplace, lighting displays throughout Mizner Park and a variety of food and drink vendors. The evening will culminate with the ceremonial lighting of the city’s tree led by Mayor Scott Singer and City Council which will illuminate simultaneously with Mizner Park’s 30-foot tree at the south end of Mizner Park.
The event is sponsored by the City of Boca Raton and WPBF-TV. Other holiday events and happenings, presented by the City of Boca Raton, include: Deck the House. Nov. 15 – Dec. 15. Get your place ready to participate in the city’s house holiday decorating contest. Show off your best holiday exterior house decorations for a chance to win bragging rights, a trophy, and a spotlight on the city’s social media. Applications open Nov. 15 to Dec. 15. Cost: Free. For more information City Of Boca’s ‘Jolly Days’ on page 2
Achievement Centers For Children & Families (ACCF) To Hold 13th Annual Witches Of Delray Beach Bike Ride Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF) will hold its 13th Annual Witches of Delray Beach Bike Ride on Saturday, Oct. 26. The witches plan to make their triumphant return to Downtown Delray Beach with the route starting at City Hall, flying down the famed Atlantic Avenue, and zipping back to the Old School Square pavilion. Three hundred witches will don their best witchwear and extravagantly decorated brooms (bikes) to ride through scenic Downtown Delray Beach up Atlantic Avenue, all guided by the Delray Beach Police Department. The ride will take off promptly at 8:30 a.m. At the conclusion of the ride, the party will continue at the Old School Square Outdoor Pavilion Stage with music
Platinum Steppers from ACCF and awards presentations such as “Best Costume,” “Best Witch Cackle,” “Best Decorated Broom (Bike),” and “Best Group Theme.” Prior to the big ride day, n e w t h i s y e a r, A m a n d a Perna of the House of Perna Boutique & Atelier (Project Runway Reality Star) and the Tin Roof will host a “Not
Judges Marusca Gatto, Amanda Perna, Deborah Dowd your Basic Witch” Hat Decorating Event on Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. (rain date is October 8). ACCF will provide hat supplies, crafts, couture and traditional hat decorating materials. The event will be held at 8 E. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach. Space is limited. Additionally, longtime event partner Tim Finnegan’s Irish Pub in Delray Beach will host a signature fundraiser in support of the Witches Ride, the Annual “Witches Brew” on Friday, Oct. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. Achievement Centers For Children & Families on page 4