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An Independent Newspaper Serving Broken Sound & Bocaire

VOL. 17 NO. 8 www.seabreezepublications.com AUGUST 2023

Bocaire to Celebrate 40th Anniversary A Word from the Editor

in 2024 With Enhanced Clubhouse, on Our 200th Issue

This 200th issue of Boca Club News offers an opportunity
Added Club Facilities and Amenities to express my personal feelings about what, for me, is a special
milestone in what has already been an eventful publishing
career. Before my retirement to Boca in 2005 I had devoted
By Loraine Ellis-Vienne, General Manager, most of my career to the book and magazine publishing fields,
Chief Operating Officer, Bocaire Country Club much of that time as a publisher and editor, and finally as
president of a telecommunications company.
“We plan for the future by restoring the past.” Sean Reid, owner-publisher of Seabreeze—which produces
Together, we are Bocaire. about 20 newspapers covering more than 100 country clubs and
communities throughout Palm Beach County (together with
Throughout the Southeast, the current trend its sister company that publishes more than 20 newspapers on
in country club communities is to provide a more Florida’s west coast)—proposed a new publication, Boca Club
casual dining experience with expanded outdoor News, to serve as an interchange of information and ideas for
dining venues and a focus on “wellness” with the members of Broken Sound, St. Andrews and Bocaire.
interior designs that are lighter and brighter. Bocaire Our commitment from the very beginning has been to
Country Club is making sure we sustain our values promote members’ and managements’ best interests through
of tradition, unique culture and impeccable venues ongoing coverage of deserving club news and events, making
by embarking on a Club renovation comparable to our wider audience aware of these clubs’ benefits and
other communities in the area. amenities. Our readership includes, in addition to all members
In formulating an overall plan, we had the of the three clubs, many real estate firms; heads of social,
opportunity to partner with Leo A. Daly Architects, cultural and philanthropic organizations; elected city and
Manhas Design and Proctor Construction. These county officials, and corporate leaders who influence where
professionals collaborated diligently with our Long-Range Through meticulous attention to detail, we aim to exceed their executives decide to raise their families.
Planning Committee and Board to achieve the high-quality expectations while continuously elevating and setting new I was invited to take on the responsibility as editor because
design and functionality indicated by the concepts featured here, standards of excellence in hospitality. Bocaire is a small and of my publishing background.
which is indicative of the current construction taking place. unique boutique club and community in Boca Raton. From the first day to this 200th issue, Sean Reid has
At Bocaire, our desire is to create an intimate and inclusive Our goal is to maintain and continuously improve our entrusted me with editorial independence. For that and more,
haven with readily accessible amenities where luxury, leisure, golf course and club facilities for present and future members he has earned my admiration, respect and appreciation during
and community converge. Our commitment is to create a and guests, while consistently providing a rewarding all of the 16-plus years of our valued association. And his
refined environment that caters to the interests and desires of membership experience. The project encompasses an extraordinary production staff that designs and coordinates all
our members. We strive to provide an unparalleled country club expanded Ballroom for member events and will offer a of the papers every month is as professional a crew as I have
experience, offering beautiful amenities, personalized service ever worked with.
and a welcoming atmosphere that fosters lasting connections. Bocaire to Celebrate 40th Anniversary on page 3 with the writers who share their expertise in the feature
Add to that the friendships I am grateful to have developed
Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton columns readers look forward to as the very heart of this paper:

such subjects as Dining Out; Wine; Travel; Healthy Answers
to Present 8th Annual from a Certified Life Coach; Legal; Medical Matters; Pet Care;
Mental Health, and others…and the monthly reports from such
elected leaders as Boca Mayor Scott Singer, members of the
Mayors Ball, November 11th City Council and dedicated Palm Beach County officials.
The same is true of the many contacts I value who keep

us informed about the important social, cultural, philanthropic
and business events we cover in our pages.
In its grand tradition, The Rotary Club Downtown Boca For me, this experience is one that provides as much sense
Raton will present its eighth Annual Boca Raton Mayors of accomplishment as any in my memory. When I receive
Ball on Saturday, November 11th at 6:30 p.m. at Boca each month’s printed issue I have the same feeling of pride
West Country Club. reviewing “my newest baby” that I did when I was publisher
Each year the black-tie gala draws generations of Boca of million-plus circulation national magazines, the annual
Raton’s Who’s Who dignitaries, business and community Yearbooks I created for Major League Baseball, NFL, NBA
leaders to a lavish and celebrated evening that pays homage and NHL teams, the 20 books whose authors’ manuscripts I
to the city’s historic iconic milestones and honors all those, edited for publishers, or any other projects on which I have
past and present, who have helped make Boca Raton enjoyed working. And having the opportunity to read a book
the best place to live, work, learn, visit, heal and raise a every month for my Book Review column and sharing news of
family. Event proceeds fund the Club’s “Service Above exceptional films with readers of my Film Reviews are added
Self” grant program that supports the health and wellness From left: Mayors Ball Chairs; Jon & Bonnie Kaye, personal satisfactions.
needs of Boca Raton nonprofits. Honorary Chairs; Jessie & Alex Price I love looking forward every day of the week to putting
together a balance of articles and columns for the next issue of
Attendees will once Boca Club News and editing the many received press releases
again dance the night away to maintain the consistency of grammar and style expected of a
to the Steve Chase Band, newspaper with such a high-quality, discerning reader profile.
honor George Long Award I hope that you will use our “InBox: Letters to the Editor”
recipients, and raise funds column (see page 4 of this issue) to contact me directly and
through a high-energy live keep us informed about what is on your mind and what is
happening at your club, so that we can continue to provide over
Rotary Club to Present the next 200 issues the kind of ongoing coverage that enhances
8th Annual Mayors Ball your investment in club membership and home ownership.
on page 3 —Nils A. Shapiro, Editor