Carlos Rivera with his sister, Adriana, at her high school graduation. Carlos likely will follow her to the University of Florida, unless Southern Cal calls. Photo provided
By Janis Fontaine
Senior Carlos Rivera, a native of Lake Worth, chose Atlant
Impact 100 Palm Beach County Co-Presidents Helen Ballerano and Kirsten Stanley. Each member donates $1,000 to create the pool of grant money. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
The organization that has given more than $2.2 million to 36 nonprofits in six
More than 700 guests enjoyed the Achievement Centers for Children & Families’ 17th-annual Delray Beach Home Tour, which showcased seven residences and one garden.
With the help of 130-plus volunteers, a record $130,109 was raised for the agency’s pro
In honor of 70 years of service, the Rotary Club of Delray Beach event supported a project to plant 70 symbolic trees throughout the city in conjunction with local outfit Community Greening. The specimens will be located in Bexley Park off Military T
The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County raised more than $200,000 during an event that drew 500-plus to hear bestselling author Will Schwalbe. ‘Will shared his love of literacy and passion for reading,’ said Kristin Calder, the coalition’s CEO. ‘
The outdoor venue was transformed into a Western-style ranch for the 25th annual affair, where more than 400 guests decked out in denim and plaid and sporting cowboy hats gathered to raise funds for the George Snow Scholarship Fund. In excess of $95,
Symphony of the Seas during sea trials in February. The ship will sail from PortMiami.
By Arlene Satchell
South Florida seaports will welcome a new crop of cruise ships later this year, adding more oceangoing vacation options for travelers.
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The Advisory Council of FAU’s Center for Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies organized a special event highlighted by actress Sharon Gless. More than $30,000 was raised for scholarships. LEFT: (l-r, front) Mary Wong, Gless, Lalita Janke, and Gabriel
Kenneth Himmel, president and CEO of Related Urban, spoke at the second such event of the season, showing off new renderings for future designs at CityPlace in West Palm Beach as well as other large-scale, mixed-use projects around the globe. ‘We are
Barbara Schmidt and Carolyn Cunningham welcomed Singhvi Jewels and its elegant, hand-crafted jewelry to benefit the Spirit of Giving. The collection consisted of 18-karat gold and sterling-silver pieces made by international designer Sudi Singhvi. Th
More than 400 guests turned out for the 63rd installment of one of the oldest galas in Palm Beach County benefiting the Bethesda Hospital Foundation. A spirited Bid From the Heart prompted guests to raise their paddles and pledge nearly $500,000. Pro
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County named David Wooten as the Youth of the Year. The 16-year-old accepted the honor in front of an inspired audience of 250 that included donors and supporters of the nonprofit. Seven teenagers representing the
The Friends of Gumbo Limbo celebrated a year's worth of environmental education and preservation and had both silent and live auctions to raise funds for programs at the nature center. Platinum sponsor for the event was the Ajram Family Foundation. A
For more than 25 years, Wayside House’s shopping extravaganza has been a much-anticipated staple of the Delray Beach social season. This year was no exception. The four-day event included 40 vendors of eclectic merchandise from throughout the country
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County’s 37th annual gala raised nearly $1.4 million, breaking all records. Guests smiled as members of the Max M. Fisher Boys & Girls Club joined ballroom dancers in a spirited performance and homage to Fred Asta
Players from local clubs enjoyed a round of golf while raising funds for Paul's Place, an after-school program that is part of Delray Beach's St. Paul's Episcopal Church community-outreach program to assist residents. Sixteen foursomes competed in th
A benefit concert held to remember Alex Schachter, one of the murdered Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students, featured music by the Matt Calderin Trio, Tame the Lyons and Johan Danno. ABOVE: (l-r) George Nesmith, Alex West, Haley Shaheen, Mel
The Plate: Crispy Chicken
The Place: Cornell Café, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach; 495-0233 or www.morikami.org.
The Price: $8.95
The Skinny: I really cannot say enough about how much we enjoyed our lunch
County Commissioner Steven Abrams with Ric Ocasek at Wentworth Gallery in Boca Raton. Photo provided
Back in 1976, The Cars was an obscure club band playing around Boston, the group’s career no doubt helped along by such gigs as the Harvard freshma
Palm Beach Opera presented Metropolitan Opera star Sondra Radvanovsky at its annual fundraising event. Opera lovers and community leaders enjoyed an evening of music and song while supporting the enchanting art form of opera.
ABOVE: Platinum sponsor
