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VOL. 32 NO. 11 www.seabreezepublications.com NOVEMBER 2024

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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. “After 30 years, the Holiday Boat
The parade will be featured in an upcoming Christmas movie in December. Parade still captivates, bringing
Rejoice in 30 years of holiday cheer at the 30th Annual Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade together old friends and new,”
and toy drive! The Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County (MIAPBC) is thrilled said MIAPBC Executive Director
to celebrate its 30th anniversary milestone with an appearance in an upcoming Christmas Alyssa Freeman. “Traditions only
movie, Christmas Overtime, and its largest fireworks display to date. Presented by Lessing’s shine brighter with time, creating
Hospitality Group, the parade will benefit Toys for Tots and Little Smiles. countless memories and smiles by
On Saturday, December 7 at 6 p.m., a stunning, on-the-water Zambelli fireworks display giving back to the community.”
will kick off the boat parade along the Intracoastal Waterway, starting in North Palm Beach and MIAPBC will collect toys by
making its way to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. The free, family-friendly parade will showcase land and by sea for Toys for Tots and
up to 80 boats of all sizes decked out with fun decorations and thousands of holiday lights.
Radio personalities Mo and Sally from KOOL 105.5 will return as Grand Marshals of the boat Southern Profile
parade, with a special guest appearance by Santa Claus. on page 2 Boat #19 Nauti Kitty – Sean Paul Photo

soutHern spotLigHt LocaL Happenings

Live Like Jake Raises Over Sold-Out Mayor’s Breakfast

$300,000 To Save Lives During Showcases Future Growth In

Seventh Annual Be The Light Palm Beach North

Gala Fundraiser Recently, the Palm Beach
North Chamber of Commerce
On October 4 At Pelican Club, Jupiter hosted its highly anticipated
Business Before Hours: Annual
Live Like Jake, the local foundation Mayor’s Breakfast, a sold-out
created in the memory of Jake Roarke event showcasing the Chamber’s
Morrison welcomed over 300 guests commitment to regional
during its seventh Annual Be The leadership. The event brought
Light Gala on October 4. The “Buoys together business professionals,
& Bourbon” themed event raised community leaders, and elected
over $300,000 to provide life-saving officials to hear important updates,
infant self rescue (ISR) scholarships future development projects, and
and funding for families affected by economic advancements directly
a drowning. from local government leaders.
“We are beyond grateful and Attendees had the opportunity
humbled by the support we have to hear from Mayor Peggy
continued to receive throughout Wheeler (Town of Juno Beach),
Heather Atkins, Amber Uhler, Jenni Parido, Natasha Mayor Jim Kuretski (Town of
Southern Spotlight on page 4 Nascimento Jupiter), Commissioner Marie
Rosner (Town of Jupiter Inlet
Colony), Mayor Roger Michaud Erik Cazares, Timothy Burke, George Gentile, Emily
(Town of Lake Park), Mayor O’Mahoney
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 Riviera Beach), and Mayor Molly Young (Village of Tequesta).
Each leader provided valuable insights into their community’s current projects and

Local Happenings on page 5