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Singer SPotlight from page 1 Fence, Iberjoya Diamonds The
Owen Group, Earl Stewart
Eric Lupton awarded their Toyota, Allyson Sullivan and
annual Life Saver award to Lang Realty, Joshua Chernes
Alan Korn. with CrossCountry Mortgage,
This year ’s gala Nanny, A&S Electric, Pandora,
once again included the Hypoluxo Car Wash and
hugely popular Diamond Illustrated Properties.
Champagne fundraiser where All funds raised go to
guests purchased glasses of support Live Like Jake’s
champagne with the chance mission of raising awareness
of winning an authentic, for drowning prevention Lindsey Rohrig and Allie
brilliant round diamond through self-rescue swim Hayes pose with a guitar
worth $5,000 (including scholarships, outreach signed by Taylor Swift from Logan and Ashley Gluck Greta and Chris MacMillan
setting and chain), courtesy programs and financial the silent auction at the Live
of IberJoya Diamonds and Event Emcee Mike McGann assistance to families who Like Jake Be the Light gala.
The Owen Group. Lucky and Edwige Gilbert have lost a child or have a
guests Michael and Dina child with critical care needs.
Pragana took home the beautiful bauble. For information about future events, scholarships, or
Additional sponsors for the night included: Infant Swimming the foundation, please visit www.livelikejake.org or call
Resource, Edward Jones, The Atkins Family, The River Kelly (561) 441-7611.
Fund, Swim Safe With Tobi, Atlantis Car Wash, Life Saver Pool Images by Jen Scott Photography

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Special Holiday Edition of yourself now, at the end of the year, and during the
by: Kelly Leary, M.S. & holiday season, when can you? Get out there and laugh. Josh and Jordan Chernes Heather and Steve Atkins
Miranda Capparelli, Dress like you are going to fall in love with someone
The Matchmakers during the day--even if it is your barber or your dry cleaner.
You don’t have to literally romantically fall in love. Just
“Love and gratitude understand that the more we love and appreciate others,
can part seas...It can the more others will love and respect us. I.E. Let’s see
move mountains and how many heads and hearts we can touch in these last two
it can create miracles. months of the year.
The power of love and 5. Spoil yourself this holiday. You’re single, so go wild
gratitude will dissolve all treating yourself. You will feel great. You deserve it too,
negativity in our lives no right? Buy the date night outfit (even if you don’t have the
matter what the form has date yet.) Buy the shirt. Book your hair appointment. Hire the
taken.”~~Rhonda Byrne Matchmakers. Understand, every one of us (single or taken)
has a “Relationship Investment Spend” whether you are aware
Top 5 Dating Tips for of it or not. Any and all things that enhance your relationships
with others—new and old—will increase the quality of your
November! life. Ask yourself: “What have I spent this year to enhance Jeanmarie and Mike Connor Wade and Jamie Gilbert
my relationships with others? “If it’s nominal—you know
what to do next. It’s buying season. Celebrate YOU! Thank
Hey Insiders! First and foremost, our heartfelt us later for this stellar holiday survival tip.
thanks to you for sharing your precious time with us In closing, there is no better time than November to
again today. This is an excellent read to share with your ramp up and show gratitude for how far you have come
single friends and family too. We are entering the most this year. Let your wild streak shine and squash that
vital time of year--and extra love is on the menu. Our inner self-critic. It’s time to reward yourself--with the
commitment is to love and support all individuals in gift of love.
their goals to connect, especially in November, the most Warm wishes for a joyful Thanksgiving to you and
popular month to join our club. This month, our gratitude your loved ones. Seize the opportunity to transform
knows no bounds for our community, couples, clients, your love life before the “big” holy holidays come in
and all of our American Heroes (First Responders). Our December. Once again, thank you for following THE
Team appreciates all of you. Florida Matchmakers!
Thanks to our Matchmaking Dream Team, countless We can’t wait to meet you in our private offices on PGA
couples will be celebrating the 2023 Holiday Season Boulevard soon. Reserve your appointment today so that
together. There’s still time for you to find love too. Last you can avoid the up-and-coming waitlist! The early bird
year, between November and December, we connected gets the worm--and the guy--or the girl. Jennifer Gomez, Esq. and Eric Lupton
more new couples than ever before. People are more willing
to let their stone wall guard down in November. There is XOXO from Your Favorite Cupids,
less judgment in November. In a nutshell, ’tis the season! Kelly & Miranda
Below are your coveted tips...
1. Cast your love line in well-stocked crystal clear P.S. Want some bonus points
waters, not in bargain Black Friday basements or risky with us? Mention this article and
online shopping traps. You are only as good as the crowd how long you have been reading
in front of you. Just as you may visit Bloomingdales, it when you schedule your first
Macy’s, or Saks for that special outfit, your approach appointment. Some of you have
to dating should be equally selective. If you’re seeking been following this column for
love in bars or on online dating sites, you may be putting more than 16 years. We thank
yourself at financial, emotional, and physical risk. Half you for that too. Keep spreading
the dating challenge can be overcome by looking in the the love!
right places—where quality, honest, and successful singles
gather. It’s that simple. #LoveOffline #CuffingSeason #Gratitude
2. Once you’ve found a promising person to date, #MatchmakingRoyalty #AlmostPerfect #TellYourFriends Diamond champagne winners Dina and Michael Pragana
be your best self and get to know them. Effective #HolidayRomance #Privacy took home the $5,000 diamond from IberJoya Diamonds
communication is the cornerstone of any successful
relationship. Early on, determine if your communication Kelly Leary© has 32 years in the dating industry and The Owen Group.
styles align. Refrain from judging a book by its cover; and a master’s degree in clinical psychology. She has
delve into its pages and read the story. If you need been profiled by Modern Luxury Magazine in the Fall
assistance with this, don’t hesitate to reach out. This 2023 Issue as a Dynamic Business Woman. Look for
Team is here to help--it’s in our DNA. We provide it on shelves now. She has also been written about in
services far beyond matchmaking. Connection and The Palm Beach Post, PalmBeacher Magazine, Stuart
compassion are the language we speak, offering News, Jupiter Magazine, and many more. Revolution
coaching and networking throughout our community Dating members are pre-screened in person including
of members and concierge services. background checks. Professional photos are taken by
3. Be fun and light! Who wants to be around a perpetual the staff. Revolution Dating is NOT online dating or
grouch? Is whining attractive? Is constant drama and blind dating. In addition to providing matchmaking
complaining appealing? We think not. If this describes services that make singles “UN-single” through their
you, it might not be the right time to join the revolution yet. exclusive club memberships, Kelly and her Team also
Take some time for introspection—try yoga, read a book, provide feedback from your dates when appropriate.
take a class, or go for a nature walk. We attract physically Mock Dates are available by request. Single Coaching
and emotionally available people who are ready to take the Sessions and Evaluations are also available by request
next step. Always remember, an attitude of gratitude will for non-members or as an add-on to some memberships.
get you farther than being critical and judgemental. *All inquiries are confidential.
4. Be extra! If you can’t be your fullest and best version
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