VOL. 38 NO. 3
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MARCH 2025
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary’s Sixth Annual Wine In The Wild Fundraiser A Resounding Success The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary celebrated its Sixth Annual Wine in the Wild fundraising event, an enchanting evening under the stars at the nonprofit’s new Jupiter Farms campus filled with craft cocktails, savory snacks, a live and silent auction, and meet-and-greets with the organization’s animal ambassadors who call the sanctuary home. Over 350 dedicated donors gathered at the facility, wandering along the sanctuary’s paved nature trails and enjoying over a dozen food and beverage stations on the path. From imported wines and craft beers to specialty cocktails – including the Honey Drop, made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, honey syrup, orange bitters, and fresh lemon juice, and the Palm Beach Spritz, featuring the locally-owned Munyon’s Paw-Paw Premium Florida Liqueur – the stations were paired with small bites such as grilled marinated shrimp, miniature carne asada tacos, charcuterie skewers, and Maryland-style crab cakes.
An enticing silent auction featured desirable items and experiences such as signed memorabilia from Taylor Swift, Arnold Palmer, and Lionel Messi; local excursions to attractions including Lion Country Safari and a Mets Spring Training Game; and even vacation packages including a sixnight stay in a luxury villa in Belize for eight guests and a private villa in Bali for six guests. The night ended with an inspiring message from Chief Executive Officer Amy Kight, who highlighted the many additions made to the nonprofit’s state-of-the-art facility in the last year – including a children’s playground and custombuild ponds for the river otter and black bear habitats – in addition to exciting milestones ahead. “We are beyond excited to unveil incredible new initiatives that will help us further our mission and Cristie Pela and Laura Ferrick
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Hannah’s Home Hosts Largest Gala Celebrating Growth Hannah’s Home of South Florida gathered its biggest crowd to date and celebrated accomplishments from the past year at its Sixth Annual Gala, Home is Where the Heart is, on Thursday, Feb. 6. Nearly 350 guests gathered at the picturesque Pelican Club for an elegant evening themed around love, family, and community. “I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support,” said Carol Beresford, founder of Hannah’s Home. “There are so many in need, and this community has come together again and made this event spectacular.” The event was chaired by beloved community natives Lauren and Miles Mikolas. Lauren is an accomplished author and former Jupiter kindergarten teacher and Miles is a twotime MLB All-Star and current starting pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals.
“Hannah’s Home stands out for the fact that it’s local—that was a big draw to us. We’re helping women in our own community,” said Lauren Mikolas. “I think there’s nothing else you should be doing with your time if not helping a mother and her baby, so, [we’re] very excited to be a part of it.” For the fourth consecutive year, Nicholas A. Mastroianni Dale Hedrick and Cathy Burk Evelyn Soto, Betsy Evans and Emily Hinson
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Roll The Dice For A Good Cause: The Arc Of Palm Beach County To Host Casino-Themed ‘Show Us Your Hearts’ Gala Hit the jackpot for a night of giving at The Arc of Palm Beach County’s Show Us Your Hearts Gala! Join us on Saturday, April 5, for an unforgettable evening of charitable gaming and glamour. The casino-chic event will take place from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. All donations and proceeds from the gala will raise money for The Arc’s vital services and programs, which are improving the lives of people with disabilities and
their families. Guests will enjoy an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, a gourmet dinner, professional casino-style gambling, and fabulous gaming prizes, along with silent and live auctions. The event’s charitable gaming features poker, blackjack, roulette, craps, and slot machines. Whether you are
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a seasoned player or new to the games, gracious croupiers will ensure an enjoyable experience for all. “ We i n v i t e t h e community to attend out biggest event of the year to help support our groundbreaking community programs that challenge expectations and inspire new possibilities,” said Charlotte Gill, chief development officer of The Arc of Palm Beach C o u n t y. “ J o i n u s i n creating a world where every person, no matter their ability, is not only Breanna Evans Roll The Dice For A Good Cause on page 4