VOL. 19 NO. 11
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NOVEMBER 2024
30 Years Of Holiday Magic: Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade Returns To Dazzle With Lights And Spirit Boat registration is now open to join Palm Beach County’s cherished holiday tradition. The parade will be featured in an upcoming Christmas movie in December. Rejoice in 30 years of holiday cheer at the 30th Annual Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade and toy drive! The Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County (MIAPBC) is thrilled to celebrate its 30th anniversary milestone with an appearance in an upcoming Christmas movie, Christmas Overtime, and its largest fireworks display to date. Presented by Lessing’s Hospitality Group, the parade will benefit Toys for Tots and Little Smiles. On Saturday, December 7 at 6 p.m., a stunning, on-thewater Zambelli fireworks display will kick off the boat parade along the Intracoastal Waterway, starting in North Palm Beach
and making its way to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. The free, family-friendly parade will showcase up to 80 boats of all sizes decked out with fun decorations and thousands of holiday lights. Radio personalities Mo and Sally from KOOL 105.5 will return as Grand Marshals of the boat parade, with a special guest appearance by Santa Claus. “After 30 years, the Holiday Boat Parade still captivates, bringing together old friends and new,” said MIAPBC Executive Director Alyssa Freeman. “Traditions only shine brighter with time, creating countless memories and smiles by giving back to the community.” MIAPBC will collect toys by land and by sea for Toys for Tots and Little Smiles. During the first week of November, donation boxes will be placed throughout the county for toy
Boat #19 Nauti Kitty – Sean Paul Photo Boat Parade on page 6
Live Like Jake Raises Over $300,000 To Save Lives During Seventh Annual Be The Light Gala Fundraiser On October 4 At Pelican Club, Jupiter Live Like Jake, the local foundation created in the memory of Jake Roarke Morrison welcomed over 300 guests during its seventh Annual Be The Light Gala on October 4. The “Buoys & Bourbon” themed event raised over $300,000 to provide life-saving infant self rescue (ISR) scholarships and funding for families affected by a drowning. “We are beyond grateful and humbled by the support we have continued to receive throughout the years,” said Live Like Jake founder, Keri Morrison. “Thanks to this support
over the past 10 years, we have provided nearly 4,000 scholarships for babies and children to learn how to selfrescue, given twelve grants for ISR self-rescue instructor certification and granted tens-of-thousands of dollars to support families with critical care needs and other expenses following a drowning. With your ongoing support, we will continue in our mission to end childhood drowning.” Taking place at the elegant, waterfront Pelican Club under the glow of the Jupiter Lighthouse, the evening began with a specialty, bourbon-tasting cocktail hour and silent auction bidding. Guests moved into the nautically themed dining hall where gala “cocaptains” Dr. Jeanmarie Heather Atkins, Amber Uhler, Jenni Parido, Natasha Nascimento
Live Like Jake on page 10
Sold-Out Mayor’s Breakfast Showcases Future Growth In Palm Beach North Recently, the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce hosted its highly anticipated Business Before Hours: Annual Mayor’s Breakfast, a sold-out event showcasing the Chamber’s commitment to regional leadership. The event brought together business professionals, community
leaders, and elected officials to hear important updates, future development projects, and economic advancements directly from local government leaders. Attendees had the opportunity to hear from Mayor Peggy Wheeler (Town of Juno Beach), Mayor Jim Kuretski (Town of Jupiter), Commissioner Marie Rosner (Town of Jupiter Inlet Colony), Mayor Roger Michaud (Town of Lake Park), Mayor Ken Metclaf (Town of Mangonia Park), Vice Mayor Debbie Searcy (Village of North Palm Beach), Mayor Chelsea Reed (City of Palm Beach
Erik Cazares, Timothy Burke, George Gentile, Emily O’Mahoney Mayor’s Breakfast on page 11