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VOL. 34 NO. 11 www.seabreezepublications.com NOVEMBER 2024

30 Years Of Holiday Magic: Palm Beach Holiday

Boat Parade Returns To Dazzle With Lights And Spirit

Boat registration is now open to join Palm Beach “After 30 years, the Holiday Boat Parade still
County’s cherished holiday tradition. captivates, bringing together old friends and new,” said
The parade will be featured in an upcoming Christmas MIAPBC Executive Director Alyssa Freeman. “Traditions
movie in December. only shine brighter with time, creating countless memories
Rejoice in 30 years of holiday cheer at the 30th Annual and smiles by giving back to the community.”
Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade and toy drive! The Marine MIAPBC will collect toys by land and by sea for
Industries Association of Palm Beach County (MIAPBC) Toys for Tots and Little Smiles. During the first week of
is thrilled to celebrate its 30th anniversary milestone with November, donation boxes will be placed throughout the
an appearance in an upcoming Christmas movie, Christmas county for toy drop-offs. A “toy fleet” of boats traveling
Overtime, and its largest fireworks display to date. Presented along the parade route will offer easy dockside pickups
by Lessing’s Hospitality Group, the parade will benefit Toys for your donations. Simply wave a flashlight when you
for Tots and Little Smiles. Boat #19 Nauti Kitty – Sean Paul Photo see a boat with toy drive signage, and uniformed Marines
On Saturday, December 7 at 6 p.m., a stunning, on-the- and volunteers will pull right up to your dock to collect
water Zambelli fireworks display will kick off the boat parade sizes decked out with fun decorations and thousands of holiday your donations. Last year, MIAPBC collected more than
along the Intracoastal Waterway, starting in North Palm Beach lights. Radio personalities Mo and Sally from KOOL 105.5 15,000 toys.
and making its way to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. The free, will return as Grand Marshals of the boat parade, with a special
family-friendly parade will showcase up to 80 boats of all guest appearance by Santa Claus. Boat Parade on page 4
Live Like Jake Raises Over $300,000 To Save Lives

During Seventh Annual Be The Light Gala Fundraiser

On October 4 At Pelican Club, scholarships for babies and children to learn how to self-
rescue, given twelve grants for ISR self-rescue instructor
Jupiter certification and granted tens-of-thousands of dollars to
support families with critical care needs and other expenses
Live Like Jake, the local foundation created in the memory following a drowning. With your ongoing support, we will
of Jake Roarke Morrison welcomed over 300 guests during continue in our mission to end childhood drowning.”
its seventh Annual Be The Light Gala on October 4. The Taking place at the elegant, waterfront Pelican Club under
“Buoys & Bourbon” themed event raised over $300,000 to the glow of the Jupiter Lighthouse, the evening began with
provide life-saving infant self rescue (ISR) scholarships and a specialty, bourbon-tasting cocktail hour and silent auction
funding for families affected by a drowning. bidding. Guests moved into the nautically themed dining hall
“We are beyond grateful and humbled by the support we where gala “cocaptains” Dr. Jeanmarie Connor and Heather
have continued to receive throughout the years,” said Live Atkins welcomed everyone and announced their creation
Like Jake founder, Keri Morrison. “Thanks to this support
over the past 10 years, we have provided nearly 4,000 Heather Atkins, Amber Uhler, Jenni Parido, Natasha Nascimento Live Like Jake on page 2
Sold-Out Mayor’s Breakfast

Showcases Future Growth In Palm Beach North

Recently, the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce development projects, and economic advancements directly
hosted its highly anticipated Business Before Hours: from local government leaders.
Annual Mayor’s Breakfast, a sold-out event showcasing Attendees had the opportunity to hear from Mayor Peggy
the Chamber’s commitment to regional leadership. The Wheeler (Town of Juno Beach), Mayor Jim Kuretski (Town
event brought together business professionals, community of Jupiter), Commissioner Marie Rosner (Town of Jupiter
leaders, and elected officials to hear important updates, future Inlet Colony), Mayor Roger Michaud (Town of Lake Park),
Mayor Ken Metclaf (Town of
Mangonia Park), Vice Mayor
Debbie Searcy (Village of
North Palm Beach), Mayor
Chelsea Reed (City of Palm
Beach Gardens), Mayor Alan
Fiers (Town of Palm Beach
Shores), Councilmember
Douglas Lawson (City of
Erik Cazares, Timothy Burke, George Gentile, Emily
Mayor’s Breakfast on page 3 O’Mahoney