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In Memoriam
Marcia Burkin, La Corniche resident and 30+ year
member of the Club, golfer, tennis player, canasta
enthusiast, and real estate agent, died peacefully in her
sleep, at home, surrounded by family, on December 11,
2024. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Avi,
her children, and grandchildren. 
Golf Carts
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LEAH'S PET CARE
My name is Leah Goldberg, a full time
resident of Villa Sonrisa for the last six years.
I have been working with dogs of all sizes
for over 15 years. Services I provide include
daily walking, administering medications,
veterinary and grooming runs, or just plain
spending some time with dogs that are home
alone during the day. I am bonded and
insured through Pet Sitters International.
I would love the opportunity to take care
of your pet. P.S. I will also take care of cats
for anyone who needs that service. I can be
reached 7 days a week at 561-849-8191.
January 2025
Boca Raton Historical Society Announces
2025 Town Hall Talks Line-Up
Exploring Boca Raton’s March 12, 2025
Centennial and America 250 Speculating on Sunshine: The Florida Land Boom a
Century Later
Themes Speaker: Evan P. Bennett, Ph.D.
FAU History Professor Evan Bennett delves into the
By Hillary Reynolds 1920s Florida Land Boom, exploring its lasting impact
unveil the 2025 line-up for its renowned Town Hall Talks on Florida’s identity and development.
The Boca Raton Historical Society (BRHS) is thrilled to
April 24, 2025
Boca de Ratones – A True Etymological Reassessment
series, coinciding with Boca Raton’s Centennial celebrations Speaker: Humberto Ruiz
Join historian Humberto Ruiz for a fascinating look
and “America 250,” the national commemoration of the
United States’ 250th anniversary. These engaging evening at the true origins of Boca Raton’s name, informed by
lectures will spotlight key moments in Boca Raton’s history, archival research in Seville, Spain.
its transformation over the last century, and significant May 14, 2025
milestones in American heritage. Boomtime Boca – Boca Raton in the 1920s
The Town Hall Talks series, generously sponsored by Speaker: Susan Gillis
the Charles and Elsie Gols Charitable Foundation, invites BRHS Curator Susan Gillis highlights the glitz and
attendees to enjoy thought-provoking presentations by glamour of Boca’s 1920s boom, alongside its challenges and
leading historians, curators, and experts in Boca Raton’s eventual incorporation 100 years ago.
original Town Hall. June 11, 2025
“We are proud to offer this year’s Town Hall Talks as a Boca Raton Fire Engine No. 1 “Old Betsy” – The First 100 Years
platform to explore both Boca Raton’s rich history and the Speaker: Thomas R. Wood
broader context of American heritage as we celebrate these Celebrate the centennial of Boca Raton’s first fire engine,
landmark anniversaries,” said Mary Csar, Executive Director “Old Betsy,” with a historical journey led by retired Fire Chief
of the Boca Raton Historical Society. Thomas R. Wood.
2025 Town Hall Talks Event Details
Schedule Location: Boca Raton Town Hall, 71 N. Federal Highway
Doors Open: 6 p.m. for check-in and refreshments
Discover the extraordinary life of visionary architect Lectures Begin: 6:30 p.m.
Addison Mizner with architectural detective and social Admission: Free for BRHS Members, $10 for Non-Members
historian Augustus Mayhew. Mayhew also serves as the RSVP: www.bocahistory.org or call 561-395-6766 x100
guest curator for the exhibit Boca Raton 1925-2025: Addison For more information on the 2025 Town Hall Talks or to
Mizner’s Legacy, on display through May 30, 2025. become a BRHS member, please visit www.bocahistory.org.
February 13, 2025 About The Boca Raton Historical Society
Fort Mose – Black History in Spanish Florida The Boca Raton Historical Society is dedicated to
Speaker: Martha Gutierrez Steinkamp preserving and sharing the rich history of Boca Raton and
As part of the “America 250” series, learn about Fort its surroundings. Through exhibitions, educational programs,
Mose, the first free Black settlement in the United States, and community events, BRHS fosters an understanding of
from the author of España, la Alianza Olvidada. the city’s heritage and its role in shaping the future. 
Who Says There Is No Inflation?
By Harold Katz, R.Ph. 6. Additionally, in dining
out we are approached by the
This paper is intended waitstaff who show us where
to be non-political, just to sign and choose between
factual. Many of us are very 18,22 or 25% gratuity. (Let’s
much aware that prices of save this one for another
necessities have increased. discussion) “Tip-flation”
The media tells us that 7. Retirement savings in
inflation is only 2%, but banks are worth less than
we know better. The 2% four years ago as the dollar
may refer to the month’s value shrinks. “Savings-flation”
increase, not the big picture. 8. Renters, condo owners, and others have been served
Here is what we know: with increases. “Rent-flation”
1. Four years ago, gasoline was $1.99 a gallon in some 9. Homeowners are anticipating an increase in taxes.
competitive areas.” Fuel-flation” “Tax-flation.”
2. Food products have increased in price. “Food- 10. Car owners are receiving higher bills, and in some
flation” instances, less coverage. “Car-flation”
3. Popular food products that have not increased in All “-flations” are taken from the Consumer Price Index
price have shrunk in size or quantity. “Shrink-flation” comparing February 2020 through June 2024. If the foregoing
4. Some snack foods like chips, chocolate, and popcorn
have done both, increased in cost and diminished in size.” does not convince some that we have on-going price
increases, the only response would be that, like an ostrich,
Snack-flation”
they have their head in the sand. Hopefully, Congress can
5. Eating out, especially for young families, has become join forces and lick the problem.
an economic challenge as restaurant prices went up and
size of portions went down. “Dine-flation” Harold Katz R.Ph., Edgewater Estates. 
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