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13th Annual White Coats-4-Care Record-Breaking Number of

Fundraiser Raises Scholarship Sea Turtle Nests on Boca Beaches

Funds for FAU Schmidt her emotion-charged experience as a volunteer at a turtle rescue and rehabilitation center.
See page 26 for a review of international bestselling author Sy Montgomery’s new book about

College of Medicine invasive plant species that threaten our beachfront parks.
See page 4 to learn about City of Boca Raton’s new environmental program to combat
A record number of sea turtle nests have been laid on the beaches of Boca Raton this
Driven by heightened donor generosity, summer. The Sea Turtle Conservation Team from the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center recently
commitment to educational advancement and marked the City’s 1,325 nests, breaking the record for the total number of nests on city beaches
the community’s embrace, the 13th Annual in one season. More nests are expected in the next two months as nesting season runs from
White Coats-4-Care major scholarship March 1st through October 31st.
fundraiser bestowed a warm welcome to 80
students enrolled in this year’s new class Record-Breaking Number of Sea Turtle Nests on page 4
at Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt
College of Medicine.
Once again, civic and business leaders,
healthcare professionals and community
advocates joined in deep commitment to
growing a strong, vital healthcare community.
By helping to “dress and equip” each (From left) WC4C Co-Chair Jon Kaye, FAU
incoming class of medical students, the White Interim CoM Dean Dr. Curtis L. Whitehair,
Coats campaign helps the college attract, MD, WC4C Co-Chair Bonnie Kaye
recruit, train and educate the next generation
of humanistic clinicians and scientists – doctors who care and cure in this community.

13th Annual White Coats-4-Care Fundraiser on page 3 Green turtle mother nesting at Red Reef Park Leatherback hatchling at South Beach Park

Red, White and Boca: TimberTech’s 2022 PGA TOUR

Veterans Day Celebration With Championship Raised $400,000
for Boca’s Regional Hospital
Live Music, Food, Car Show 2023 Championship Set

Set for November 11th for November 3rd-5th at
Broken Sound’s Old Course
For the second consecutive
In commemoration of Veterans Day, and in recognition of all military personnel who year, a $400,000 donation
have served this country, the City of Boca Raton will host a free Veterans Day Observance has been made to the Boca
open to the public on Saturday, November 11th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mizner Park Raton Regional Hospital
Amphitheater. Foundation, part of Baptist
Red, White, & Boca will include live music by The Samantha Russell Band, performances Health South Florida. The
from The American Bombshells, and guest speakers including local veteran organizations money was raised through the
and Mayor Scott Singer. TimberTech Championship,
In addition to the outstanding music lineup, a Veterans Marketplace will feature service a PGA TOUR Champions
organizations from throughout the local community, veteran owned small businesses, and playoff event held last Photo (left to right): Mark Larkin, President, Boca Raton
sports team partners. November in Boca Raton, Regional Hospital Foundation; Ken Kennerly, Co-Executive
New this year is a Classic Car Show on the east lawn featuring awards for best of show, and which will be held again Director, TimberTech Championship and EVP, ProLinks
best veteran owned, Mayor’s choice and more. Awards will be presented at 6:50 p.m. this coming November 3rd- Sports; Scott Singer, Mayor of the City of Boca Raton; Amanda
Food will be available for purchase on site through a variety of culinary vendors. Veterans 5th at Broken Sound Club’s Cimaglia, Vice President, ESG and Corporate Affairs, AZEK -
in uniform or presenting a military ID may receive a food ticket by stopping by the City of legendary Old Course. TimberTech; Steve Marino, Tournament Director, TimberTech
Boca Raton booth. “At TimberTech/AZEK, Championship; Lincoln Mendez, CEO, Boca Raton Regional
Seating and chairs will be available for attendees at no charge. There is limited free developing relationships Hospital; Christine E. Lynn; and Jerry Fedele, Chairman of
parking for veterans in the east lot adjacent to the Amphitheater. No coolers or outside and positively impacting the the Boca Raton Champions Golf Charities.
alcoholic beverages permitted. The event is rain or shine. communities in which we
For more information, visit www.myboca.us/communityevents. operate and serve are core to who we are,” said Amanda Cimaglia, Vice President, ESG
& Corporate Affairs for The AZEK Company, parent company of TimberTech. “Through
the TimberTech Championship and the donations made, we aim to make a meaningful
impact on the people and communities of Boca Raton, creating a healthier, brighter and
more sustainable future for all.”

TimberTech’s 2022 PGA TOUR Championship on page 3

Devotee of Live Theater?
See page 7 for a Fall 2023-Spring 2024 Calendar
of the Dramas, Comedies and Musicals in Boca and Beyond.