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VOL. 19 NO. 8 www.seabreezepublications.com AUGUST 2024

Florida Panthers Celebrate

Stanley Cup Victory With Parade In Fort Lauderdale

On June 30, The Florida community for supporting
Panthers hosted a victory the Panthers over the last
parade in Fort Lauderdale 30 years and celebrated
for earning their title as the team’s success in the
the 2024 Stanley Cup 2023/24 season. Captain
Champions. Hoisting the cup Alexander Barkov, Alternate
proudly for their community, Captains Aaron Ekblad
the celebration marked a and Matthew Tkachuk,
historical triumph for the and star Goaltender Sergei
franchise. Panthers’ Owner Bobrovsky also spoke at
Vincent Viola, President and the parade. Additionally,
CEO Matthew Caldwell, Broward County
General Manager Bill Zito, Head Coach Paul Maurice and Administrator Monica
Hockey Hall of Famer Roberto Luongo were among the Cepero declared the day as
speakers. They expressed gratitude to the South Florida “Florida Panthers Day.” Florida Panthers Celebrate on page 3
The 40th Edition Of The ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival

Now Accepting Artist Applications festival, produced by the
Palm Beach North Chamber
The Festival Will Run, Feb. 15 To 16, Over of Commerce, showcases a
Presidents’ Day Weekend 2025 juried exhibition of gallery-
quality art and offers a unique
The 40th edition of the ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival presented opportunity for visitors to
by Tampa General Hospital, scheduled for February 15 to 16, interact with and purchase
2025, is currently accepting artist applications at zapplication. directly from the artists.
org. Artists can apply for jury selection in 12 fine art categories ArtiGras also offers
including Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing and Printmaking, the “Emerging Artist”
Fiber (Wearable and Non-Wearable), Glass, Jewelry, Mixed category for local artists.
Media, Painting, Photography, Sculpture and Wood. This program offers selected
Known as one of the nation’s top art festivals, ArtiGras, developing artists mentoring Artist Paulo Jimenez from
in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, annually attracts tens of services, professional booth DeLand, Fla. paints at the 2024
thousands of art lovers and collectors. The two-day outdoor photos and complimentary ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival. ArtiGras on page 5
Hanley Foundation To Host Second Annual Bartle BBQ Hang

Hanley Foundation, Florida’s largest provider of grant- “We were so moved last year by all of the support and Admission includes a BBQ
funded prevention programs to combat addiction, will host the participation from our friends in the skateboarding and feast underwritten and catered
Second Annual Bartle BBQ Hang, a skateboard and BBQ event, culinary communities,” said James Bartle, event chair and by SandyJames, as well as
on Aug. 24 at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach. co-founder of SandyJames Fine Food and Productions. a variety of kids’ and family
The Bartle BBQ Hang was conceived by the Bartle family, their “This cause is near and dear to our hearts, and we can’t activities, including a half-
close friends and SandyJames Fine Food and Productions, in wait to host this again!” pipe competition with cash
honor of Cory Bartle, a 34-year-old skateboarding enthusiast The event committee chaired by James Bartle includes prizes. Other major sponsors
and rising culinary star, who tragically lost his life from an Jessica Busarello, Sandy Coto, Trudy Crowetz and Mary include Cleveland Clinic
accidental fentanyl overdose in October 2022. Jacobs. The BBQ will take place on Saturday, Aug. Florida, Seabreeze Building,
24 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Leeds Custom Design and
National Croquet Center, the Croquet Foundation
700 Florida Mango Road, of America. All proceeds
West Palm Beach, Fla. from the event will benefit
Tickets are $50 for adults, Hanley Foundation’s Cory
$35 for juniors (ages 13 to Bartle Memorial Fund, which Mary Jacobs, James Bartle
30), and free for children helps provide lifesaving
12 and under. Tickets and scholarships for individuals with substance use disorders who
sponsorship opportunities would not otherwise be able to access quality treatment.
can be purchased at
hanleyfoundation.org/bbq. Hanley Foundation on page 2