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

During Seventh Annual Be The Light Gala Fundraiser

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

Showcases Future Growth In Palm Beach North

Recently, the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce leaders, and elected officials to hear important updates,
hosted its highly anticipated Business Before Hours: future development projects, and economic advancements
Annual Mayor’s Breakfast, a sold-out event showcasing directly from local government leaders.
the Chamber’s commitment to regional leadership. The Attendees had the opportunity to hear from Mayor
event brought together business professionals, community Peggy Wheeler (Town of Juno Beach), Mayor Jim
Kuretski (Town 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 Erik Cazares, Timothy Burke, George Gentile, Emily
(Village of North Palm O’Mahoney
Beach), Mayor Chelsea
Reed (City of Palm Beach Mayor’s Breakfast on page 11