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VOL. 37 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
County’s cherished holiday tradition.
The parade will be featured in an upcoming Christmas
movie in December.
Rejoice in 30 years of holiday cheer at the 30th Annual Palm
Beach Holiday Boat Parade and toy drive! The Marine Industries
Association of Palm Beach County (MIAPBC) is thrilled to
celebrate its 30th anniversary milestone with an appearance in an
upcoming Christmas movie, Christmas Overtime, and its largest
fireworks display to date. Presented by Lessing’s Hospitality
Group, the parade will benefit Toys for Tots and Little Smiles.
On Saturday, December 7 at 6 p.m., a stunning, on-the-
water Zambelli fireworks display will kick off the boat parade Boat #19 Nauti Kitty – Sean Paul Photo
along the Intracoastal Waterway, starting in North Palm Beach Mo and Sally – Tom Serio Photography
and making its way to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. The free, sizes decked out with fun decorations and thousands of holiday
family-friendly parade will showcase up to 80 boats of all lights. Radio personalities Mo and Sally from KOOL 105.5 Boat Parade on page 2
Live Like Jake Raises Over $300,000 To Save Lives

During Seventh Annual Be The Light Gala Fundraiser

On October 4 At Pelican Club, certification and granted tens-of-thousands of dollars to
support families with critical care needs and other expenses
Jupiter following a drowning. With your ongoing support, we will
continue in our mission to end childhood drowning.”
Live Like Jake, the local foundation created in the Taking place at the elegant, waterfront Pelican Club
memory of Jake Roarke Morrison welcomed over 300 under the glow of the Jupiter Lighthouse, the evening began
guests during its seventh Annual Be The Light Gala on with a specialty, bourbon-tasting cocktail hour and silent
October 4. The “Buoys & Bourbon” themed event raised auction bidding. Guests moved into the nautically themed
over $300,000 to provide life-saving infant self rescue dining hall where gala “cocaptains” Dr. Jeanmarie Connor
(ISR) scholarships and funding for families affected by and Heather Atkins welcomed everyone and announced
a drowning. their creation of The Cardinal Award, which was given to
“We are beyond grateful and humbled by the support we Keri Morrison. While enjoying a sumptuous dinner, emcee
have continued to receive throughout the years,” said Live for the evening, Erin Elmore introduced Life Saver Pool
Like Jake founder, Keri Morrison. “Thanks to this support Fence CEO Eric Lupton to present the LifeSaver Award
over the past 10 years, we have provided nearly 4,000 which was given to Mary Ann Downing. Next, Infant
scholarships for babies and children to learn how to self- Drs. Jeanmarie and Mike
rescue, given twelve grants for ISR self-rescue instructor Connor Ricky Young Live Like Jake on page 3
Sold-Out Mayor’s Breakfast

Showcases Future Growth In Palm Beach North

Recently, the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce to hear important updates, future development projects, and
hosted its highly anticipated Business Before Hours: Annual economic advancements directly from local government leaders.
Mayor’s Breakfast, a sold-out event showcasing the Chamber’s Attendees had the opportunity to hear from Mayor Peggy
commitment to regional leadership. The event brought together Wheeler (Town of Juno Beach), Mayor Jim Kuretski (Town
business professionals, community leaders, and elected officials of Jupiter), Commissioner Marie Rosner (Town of Jupiter
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 Erik Cazares, Timothy Burke, George Gentile, Emily
Fiers (Town of Palm Beach O’Mahoney
Shores), Councilmember
Douglas Lawson (City of Mayor’s Breakfast on page 5