By Faran Fagen
When Joshua Browning learned he received an important scholarship one day after his graduation from Boca Raton High School, he jumped into the air and screamed out, “Yes!” His father, William, shed a tear.
“The best part about being ch
This year’s dazzling dance-off shattered fundraising records, hauling in an extraordinary $1.7 million in support of the George Snow Scholarship Fund. The British Invasion-themed evening showcased the power of community generosity and the transformat
Michelle Hagerty practices with her dance partner, Jan Clancy, at Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Boca Raton for the 18th annual Boca’s Ballroom Battle. She’ll be competing against seven other community leaders and their dance partners for the coveted
The George Snow Scholarship Fund kicked off a new event that honored two of South County’s most inspiring women — Christine Lynn and Barbara Schmidt. A conversation with both of them was moderated by Terry Fedele and explored deep themes of community
Ballroom Battle dancers will be (l-r) George Petrocelli, Michael Drews, Mitchell Fogel, Troy Ganter, Michelle Hagerty, Lauren Muñoz, Linda Paton and Allison Stewart. Photo provided by Muñoz Photography
The eight dancers for the 2025 Boca’s Ballroom
L-R: Sponsors Jodi and Al Goldberg, Zoe Lanham, sponsor Mike Drews and Fran Nachlas. Photo provided by Gina Fontana
The George Snow Scholarship Fund roped in its 31st annual rhinestone-studded gala and celebrated it with people who continue to make a
Boca Chamber President Troy McLellan with Snow fund trustee Van Williams. Photo provided
Guests at the George Snow Scholarship Fund benefit are encouraged to embrace the theme with big-buckled belts, denim tuxedos, fringe jackets and, of course, boot
Impact 100 Palm Beach County has selected the semifinalists that will vie for a series of large grants up to $100,000.
All the semifinalists serve South County and represent one of five categories of interest — arts, culture and historic preservation
The 2024 dance-off concluded triumphantly, marking a record-breaking success for the George Snow Scholarship Fund by bringing in $1.3 million. The dazzling ‘Viva Las Vegas’-themed event supports the fund’s mission of providing scholarships and suppo
The signature George Snow Scholarship Fund soiree raised $1.2 million to help send deserving students to college. The night of sashays and sequins captivated the audience with spectacular performances by eight volunteer dancers and their professional
It was an evening of altruism for almost 200 supporters who came to celebrate man’s best friend at American Humane’s fifth annual “Pups4Patriots” dinner dance at Club Colette in Palm Beach.
To date, the program has delivered nearly 270 service dogs t
Eddie Ventrice — at home with his wife, Elyse, and golden retriever, Bronx — works with the George Snow Scholarship Fund and Men Giving Back. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Faran Fagen
Eddie Ventrice was thrilled to make it through Boca’s Ballroom B
By Amy Woods
The George Snow Scholarship Fund is bringing Boca’s Ballroom Battle back to the dance floor. The popular Dancing with the Stars-themed fundraiser — always a sellout — returns Sept. 10 to The Boca Raton for its 15th anniversary.
“This is
By Amy Woods
The George Snow Scholarship Fund’s annual awards ceremony marked the distribution of $2.2 million in scholarships to 121 recipients.
The generosity of donors, partners and volunteers enabled the nonprofit, celebrating its 40th year, to a
The ocean-to-Intracoastal property at 1000 S. Ocean (left) was listed at $106 million, which would be a Manalapan record. The property at 1020 S. Ocean sold last month for $89.93 million, nearly a record. Both are recently redeveloped. Jerry Lower/Th
(Front, l-r)) Dr. Melyssa Hancock, Elmar Benavente, Sayra Vazquez Brann, Ryan Reiter, Dr. Jeffrey Stein (men’s fundraising champion), Denise Lazo, Kelly Fleming (women’s champion), (back) Mindy Shikiar, Scott Lappin, Robert Snyder, Dre Garcia and Jam
Paige Kornblue Hunter and her husband, Andrew Hunter, will chair the Rhinestone Cowboy Ball, a Feb. 29 event for the George Snow Scholarship Fund. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Margie Plunkett
She brings a lot of Boca Raton.
He brings a lot of Tex
A caption in the October issue on the George Snow Scholarship Fund’s Boca’s Ballroom Battle incorrectly stated the amount of funds raised. The amount is $480,000. Photo: Community dancers and professional instructors included (l-r) Jamie Rosemurgy, J
Chris Warren practices with dance partner Loreta Kriksciukaityte, owner of Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Boca Raton. Warren will be one of eight contestants in the annual fundraising event benefiting the George Snow Scholarship Fund. Photo provided
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Peter Gary hopes that he and his dance partner, Pam Casanave, will be able to raise
more than $200,000 for the George Snow Scholarship Fund.
Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Amy Woods
He served in the Marine Corps for eight years and has sev
