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An Independent Newspaper Serving Broken Sound & Bocaire

VOL. 18 NO. 4 www.seabreezepublications.com APRIL 2024

Boca Elections Reflect Voter Confidence in City’s Leaders

In the municipal elections held on of Representatives. While on the Council he was especially noted for his dedication as an
March 19th, the results for the two environmental activist, inspiring residents to join him in a clean-up program to rid the city’s
City Council seats available to be streets of unsightly litter.
filled by voters offered evidence that There are good reasons for Boca Raton residents’ confidence in the work of their City
the city’s residents are pleased with the Hall representatives. In recent years, not only has Boca achieved a record low tax rate the
performance of their local government envy of other cities its size and a decrease in crime rate not seen in more than 40 years, but
in recent years. Mayor Scott Singer the list of accomplishments has included the following, just to name a few of the many:
and Council members Marc Wigder - The opening of the Brightline rail station linking Boca to Miami, West Palm Beach and
and Fran Nachlas are still serving their Orlando, saving hours behind the wheel in busy highway traffic and opening opportunities
present terms and were not involved in for employee commuting and destination visiting to our many wonderful attractions.
this election cycle. Yvette Drucker Andy Thomson - The announcement of an award-winning architect to begin construction of a landmark downtown
In the one City Council seat that creative campus, the Boca Center for Arts and Innovation–yet another source of city pride.
saw incumbent Yvette Drucker facing challenger Michael Korn, Ms. Drucker was re-elected - The Waterfront Comprehensive Plan and Ocean Strand that together will include our
for another three-year term in recognition of her ongoing fine work. And in the City Council 48th and 49th parks.
seat vacated by Monica Mayotte because term limits prevented her from running for re- - The ongoing year-round schedule of art, music and other cultural events in and around
election, voters placed former Councilman Andy Thomson back on the City Council over Mizner Park that attract not only local families but visitors who recognize Boca Raton’s well
his competing candidate, Brian Stenberg. deserved and ever growing reputation as one of the nation’s greatest and most beautiful cities.
Mr. Thomson had been on the City Council from 2018 to 2022 but resigned during his The Mayor’s column on page 6 of this issue of Boca Club News offers even more reasons for
second term—a requirement for him to be able to campaign for the Florida State House being proud of the work being done every day by the city’s many departments and their staffs.

Broken Sound Musical Comedy Broken Sound Women’s Club

Fundraiser for Cancer Research Concert By Renowned Pianist

By Trudi and Harvey Feinman By Merle Setren, Co-President,
On April 4th and 5th, The Boca Friends Chapter of the Broken Sound Women’s Club
Pap Corps, Champions for Cancer Research, held a unique On March 21st our Illuminations
and exciting event in the new Illuminations Ballroom at Ballroom welcomed more than
Broken Sound Club, an original musical comedy written 170 women to an unforgettable
by five Broken Sound members. afternoon of outstanding piano
The show, “Witches, Bitches & Glitches,” was conceived virtuosity, accompanied by a tasty
and written by five Broken Sound members: Jeffrey S. buffet luncheon. Internationally
Berger, who was also the music director; Shelley Stolz, acclaimed pianist Susan Merdinger
director and choreographer; Trudi and Harvey Feinman, stunned attendees with her brilliant
costumer and producers and Paula Karp. It featured a cast rendition of “Rhapsody in Blue”
of more than 25 Broken Sound members and was attended by George Gershwin on the 100th
by an enthusiastic audience of over 600 who were treated anniversary of its premiere, and
to 90 minutes of song, dance, hilarity—and even a moment heart-stopping sonatas and etudes
of self-reflection and tears. by Beethoven, Liszt, Schumann and Internationally renowned pianist Susan Merdinger
Applause echoed throughout the ballroom as the The Wolf and Little Red Riding Alter. The room’s décor in stunning
costumed performers tap danced, danced with shopping Hood Alan Reiss, Anna Kelly black and white emphasized the drama and beauty of Ms. Merdinger’s selections.

Broken Sound Musical Comedy Fundraiser on page 2 Broken Sound Women’s Club Concert on page 2
County, City Celebrate Two Boca Ladies’ 105th Birthdays!

The population of the United States on March 5th of this year was approximately retirement community in
341,240,000. Of this number, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, just under 11,000 Boca Raton—though born
are ages 105 or older. a couple of weeks apart,
The happy fact that two of the loveliest ladies among them are with us here in Boca celebrated their 105th
Raton motivated Palm Beach County to issue an official Proclamation announcing March birthdays together at a party
5th as “Fritzi and Millie Day,” and for Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer to send Letters joined by several county
of Congratulations to the two birthday girls. and city officials and many
Frieda “Fritzi” Siegel and Mildred “Millie” Dien—two women who reside at family and friends.
the Toby & Leon Cooperman Sinai Residences, a not-for-profit continuing care The party was attended
by, among others: Palm
Beach County Mayor Maria
Sachs’ assistant Ed Sol and
City of Boca Raton Council
Members Yvette Drucker
and Fran Nachlas, and CEO
of Sinai Residences Rachel
Blumberg.

Celebrate Two Boca Ed Sol, Rachel Blumberg, Yvette Drucker, Fran Nachlas and
Ladies’ on page 4 (seated): Fritzi and Millie