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VOL. 18 NO. 9 www.seabreezepublications.com SEPTEMBER 2024

Boo-ca Boo Days Offers Annual “Chef Showdown”

Family Fun For a Week of Competition Dinner To

Spooktacular Festivities Be Hosted by St. Andrews

Brace yourselves for the spine- November 14th
chilling Boo-ca Boo Days, the City of
Boca Raton’s week-long extravaganza
of festivities and frights leading up to A unique culinary experience looked forward to
Halloween. The schedule of terrifyingly annually by Boca Raton’s adventuresome foodies since
fun events and activities across a variety it began in 2012—except for a brief hiatus caused by
of City facilities is perfect for the whole the pandemic—will take place on November 14th,
family. The line-up of happenings hosted this year by St. Andrews. By tradition the club
include: whose Master Chef is the winner of each year’s Chef
Explorium Demonstrations— Showdown competition hosts the following year’s
Spooky Sounds. October 19th and event, and its chef who had previously won becomes
20th. 3:30 p.m. Location: The Children’s ineligible to compete. It should be noted that the event
Science Explorium at Sugar Sand Park, is for a charitable cause, with proceeds going to the
300 S. Military Trail. Ages: 7+ with Trustbridge Hospice Foundation.
parent or guardian. In a season of shrieks, Last year’s 2023 Chef Showdown was held at Chef Leonardi
join us as we investigate the science Broken Sound Club and that competition was won by
behind spooky sounds. Cost: Free Master Chef Joseph M. Leonardi of St. Andrews Country Club, who also serves as Assistant
General Manager to Marc Ray, General Manager.
Boo-ca Boo Days Offers Family Fun on page 3
Boca’s 7th Annual

“Pumpkin Patch Festival”

Promises Family Fun,

October 19th, 20th Country Club Competition are: (left to right) Boca Grove Executive Chef Jacob Hammell;
The four invited competitors in this year’s upcoming 7th Annual Chef Showdown

Broken Sound Club Executive Chef Michael Bass; Delaire Country Club Executive Chef
The Ford Boca Pumpkin Patch Festival, a much-anticipated Glenn Matusik; and Mizner Country Club Executive Chef J. Daniel Montano.
and award-winning annual event celebrating the joys of the Fall Chef Leonardi notes, “St. Andrews Country Club is honored to host the Chef’s
season, returns to the Mizner Park Amphitheater on Saturday, Showdown in support of TrustBridge’s noble mission to help fight cancer. This event
October 19th and Sunday, October 20th. Festivalgoers can would not be possible without the incredible generosity of our members, whose unwavering
choose among ticket options, including: support makes all the difference. We are deeply humbled by their commitment to such a
Session #1: Saturday, October 19th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. meaningful cause. Under the leadership of our General Manager, Marc Ray, and with the
Session #2: Saturday, October 19th from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. dedication of our employees, we are proud to contribute to this vital effort.”
Session #3: Sunday, October 20th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“This year’s festival is set to be our best yet, with more Annual “Chef Showdown” Competition Dinner on page 3
pumpkins, new photo ops, and more fun for the whole family,”
said Vanessa Goodis, festival executive producer. “We are thrilled to bring the community
This seasonal event will feature a variety of fun activities for the whole family, Mayor Scott Singer
together to celebrate the Fall season in such a festive and wholesome way.”

including a giant pumpkin patch in the center of all the action with more than 2,500
General admission is $27.50 per person for those ages three years and up, and includes Makes a Pitch for Boca
pumpkins and a carnival for all ages.

unlimited carnival rides, a kiddie cornstalk maze, multiple Fall photo vignettes, a scarecrow
dress-up village and sponsor giveaways. Admission is free for children under three years The Miami Marlins
major league baseball
Boca’s 7th Annual “Pumpkin Patch Festival” on page 3 team declared August
11th as “Boca Raton
Day” and Mayor Scott
Singer was asked to
throw out the honorary
first pitch. Miami
defeated the Padres in
that day’s game. Photo
courtesy of the Miami
Marlins.