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Busch Wildlife Sanctuary’s Sixth Annual
Wine In The Wild Fundraiser A Resounding Success
The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary celebrated its Sixth Annual
Wine in the Wild fundraising event, an enchanting evening
under the stars at the nonprofit’s new Jupiter Farms campus
filled with craft cocktails, savory snacks, a live and silent
auction, and meet-and-greets with the organization’s animal
ambassadors who call the sanctuary home.
Over 350 dedicated donors gathered at the facility,
wandering along the sanctuary’s paved nature trails and
enjoying over a dozen food and beverage stations on the path.
From imported wines and craft beers to specialty cocktails
– including the Honey Drop, made with Tito’s Handmade
Vodka, honey syrup, orange bitters, and fresh lemon juice, and
the Palm Beach Spritz, featuring the locally-owned Munyon’s
Paw-Paw Premium Florida Liqueur – the stations were paired
with small bites such as grilled marinated shrimp, miniature
carne asada tacos, charcuterie skewers, and Maryland-style
crab cakes.
Hannah’s Home Hosts Largest Gala Celebrating Growth
Hannah’s Home of South Florida gathered its biggest is, on Thursday, Feb. 6. Nearly 350 guests gathered at the
crowd to date and celebrated accomplishments from the picturesque Pelican Club for an elegant evening themed
past year at its Sixth Annual Gala, Home is Where the Heart around love, family, and community.
Paul and Carol Beresford Evelyn Soto, Betsy Evans and Emily Hinson
Roll The Dice For A Good Cause: The Arc Of Palm Beach
County To Host Casino-Themed ‘Show Us Your Hearts’ Gala
Hit the jackpot for a night of giving at The Arc of Palm All donations and proceeds
Beach County’s Show Us Your Hearts Gala! Join us on from the gala will raise money
Saturday, April 5, for an unforgettable evening of charitable for The Arc’s vital services
gaming and glamour. The casino-chic event will take place and programs, which are
from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center improving the lives of people
for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. with disabilities and their
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An enticing silent auction featured desirable items and
experiences such as signed memorabilia from Taylor Swift,
Arnold Palmer, and Lionel Messi; local excursions to
attractions including Lion Country Safari and a Mets Spring
Training Game; and even vacation packages including a six-
night stay in a luxury villa in Belize for eight guests and a
private villa in Bali for six guests.
The night ended with an inspiring message from Chief
Executive Officer Amy Kight, who highlighted the many
additions made to the nonprofit’s state-of-the-art facility in
the last year – including a children’s playground and custom-
build ponds for the river otter and black bear habitats – in
addition to exciting milestones ahead.
“We are beyond excited to unveil incredible new
initiatives that will help us further our mission and
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“I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support,” said
Carol Beresford, founder of Hannah’s Home. “There are
so many in need, and this community has come together
again and made this event
spectacular.”
The event was chaired
by beloved community
natives Lauren and Miles
Mikolas. Lauren is an
accomplished author and
former Jupiter kindergarten
teacher and Miles is a two-
time MLB All-Star and
current starting pitcher for
the St. Louis Cardinals.
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families. Guests will enjoy an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, a
gourmet dinner, professional casino-style gambling, and
fabulous gaming prizes, along with silent and live auctions. The
event’s charitable gaming features poker, blackjack, roulette,
craps, and slot machines. Whether you are a seasoned player or
new to the games, gracious croupiers will ensure an enjoyable
experience for all.
“We invite the community to attend out biggest event of the
year to help support our groundbreaking community programs
that challenge expectations and inspire new possibilities,” said
Charlotte Gill, chief development officer of The Arc of Palm
Beach County. “Join us in creating a world where every person,
no matter their ability, is not only included but honored and
celebrated. The best part of the evening is that everyone leaves
a winner having made an impact on so many lives.”
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