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Sunflower Creative Arts Spring Garden Party in Delray Beach on March 25

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Sunflower Creative Arts Spring Garden Party in Delray Beach on March 25

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (3/1/2023) – On Saturday, March 25, an intimate dinner party will be held to benefit Sunflower Creative Arts, a nonprofit 501c3 organization dedicated to empowering children and families to be confident, creative, and compassionate through Play, Nature, and the Arts. For more information about Sunflower, please visit:sunflowercreativearts.org.

The event will take place in a beautiful garden setting and will feature fine food and live music by Jill and Rich Switzer – named the “First Couple of the Great American Songbook” by The Palm Beach Post. All proceeds from the event will go directly to supporting Sunflower’s mission of providing children with the experiences they need to grow and thrive. Single tickets start at $250, with two VIP tickets (including performance) are $750. To secure tickets to this exclusive event, please visit:

https://sunflowercreativearts.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/sunflowercreativearts/event.jsp?event=1418.

Sunflower Creative Arts has been serving the community for 30 years and is proud to be celebrating this milestone. During this time, the organization has provided thousands of children with opportunities to engage in creative play, explore the natural world, and express themselves through the arts.

“We are thrilled to be celebrating 30 years of making a difference in the lives of children,” said Susan Caruso, Sunflower’s Founder and Executive Director. “This fundraiser is a chance for the community to come together to support our mission and help us continue to provide children with the tools they need for healthy cognitive, social and physical development as well as a strong connection to nature and the arts.” 

The garden party will be held on Saturday, March 25, from 5:30 to 9:00 pm

at a private location in the heart of downtown Delray.

About Sunflower Creative Arts

Sunflower is a learning center, resource hub and preschool in Delray Beach, FL. Our mission is to empower children and families to be confident, creative, and compassionate through play, nature, and the arts. We focus on hands-on learning, fueling children’s curiosity and innate desire to learn, while simultaneously supporting parents and caregivers. We offer many programs to meet the varying needs of the community, almost all of which fall into three categories: early childhood, parenting, and bringing the power of play, nature, and the arts to under-resourced students. Our on-campus programs serve young children and their parents, and we reach older children through community partnerships with other nonprofits and schools. Our parenting programs are both online and in person. We incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in 2003 and operated in a rented space for many years in Boca Raton. With the goals of serving more families and creating a model learning environment, we purchased and renovated a new home for the organization in Delray Beach in 2015.

SIERRA CLUB to Host Public Discussion on Agricultural Reserve & SWAP Proposal – March 18

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SIERRA CLUB to Host Public Discussion on Agricultural Reserve & SWAP Proposal – March 18

(Palm Beach County, FL – March 2, 2023) The Loxahatchee Group of the Sierra Club Florida Chapter is hosting a 2-part general meeting on Saturday morning, March 18, at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Pavilion, 10216 Lee Road in Boynton Beach (33473). Doors open at 10 am with light refreshments, and the program will start at 11 am.

Public Discussion on Indian Trails Grove/Palm Beach County Agricultural Reserve and the SWAP Proposal by GL Homes

After a viewing of a video of the Agricultural Preserve from the Loxahatchee Group, there will be a discussion on how the SWAP proposal relates to local water issues. Attendees will hear from two distinguished speakers:

+ Chris McVoy, a soil and wetland scientist devoting his career to supporting Everglades restoration and a Lake Worth City Commissioner. He is a Hydrologist with an M.S. in Soil Science from the University of Florida, and a Ph.D. in Soil Physics from Cornell.

+ Drew Martin, Conservation Chair of the Sierra Club Loxahatchee Group who was elected countywide as a Supervisor of the Palm Beach County Soil and Water Conservation District (2008-2016) and has served on the Palm Beach County Solid Waste Advisory Board, Lake Worth Tree Board, and the Lake Worth Climate Change Task Force. In addition, he has served on the Palm Beach County Land Advisory Board and is Co-Chair of the Everglades Coalition, consisting of 60 environmental groups nationwide dedicated to restoring and preserving the Everglades.

Presentation of Florida Chapter Sierra Club Awards 2022

Loxahatchee Group recipients include:

Manatee Award – Rose Loeff

This award goes to a member who has done an outstanding job of service to the group. Rose Loeff has been a dependable volunteer for the Loxahatchee Group both behind the scenes and out in public. Behind the scenes, she has helped with putting out the newsletter, dealing with finances including treasurer and other fiduciary duties. Front and center, she has been a volunteer with our Inspiring Connections Outdoors children’s program and at tabling events.

Otter Award – Meryl Davids

This award goes to a member for outstanding service to the Sierra Club Outings Program. Meryl Davids stepped up to the plate several years back after the retirement of the previous leader of our longtime Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO) youth program which takes under-resourced youth from around Palm Beach County on nature outings. She and her large group of volunteers have many exciting upcoming adventures planned for the youth, including kayaking, hiking, snorkeling, swamp tromping and more. Learn more about ICO at https://www.sierraclub.org/florida/palm-beach-ico.

Indigo Award – Sandi Schwartz

This award is for a writer/journalist who contributed greatly through research and knowledge to uncover specific issues impacting the environment, environmental justice or environmental policy in Florida. Sandi Schwartz is the newsletter editor for the Loxahatchee Group of Sierra Club, and is also an award-winning author, freelance journalist, editor, and researcher with 20+ years of experience communicating science-based information to diverse audiences in the areas of sustainability, green living, home and garden, nature, and wellness.

Pine Tree Award – Linda Smithe

The Pine Tree Award is a special award for group leadership. It honors a group leader who has provided exceptional benefit in any of the areas of management, inspiration, and encouragement of volunteers, fundraising or membership. Linda Smithe stepped into a void in leadership to chair the Loxahatchee Group, thereby keeping the group going. She continued meetings through Zoom throughout the pandemic and assumed leadership in the group’s committees, as well as stepping up to be secretary.

Advance Registration Online is Requested:

https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7013q000002NtdJAAS&mapLinkHref=https://maps.google.com/maps&daddr=Loxahatchee%20Group%20General%20Meeting%20Indian%20Trails%20Grove/PBC%20Ag%20Reserve%20Swap@26.49946,-80.21238

About the Sierra Club Florida Chapter Loxahatchee Group:

One of 17 local Sierra Club groups in Florida, it serves members in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties in Southeast Florida. Our group offers members and prospective members opportunities to explore, enjoy, and protect the environment by volunteering, going on outings and becoming environmental activists.

Sierra Club mission statement is “to practice and promote the responsible use of the earth’s ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment, and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.”

The primary duty of the Sierra Club is to maintain the stability of the environment by combating all elements of destruction. This organization has been championing such issues through its advocates, community of volunteers, and other supporters. Sierra Club understands the essentiality of nature to the survival of humanity. It, therefore, commits all its resources to rally like-minded individuals to join its course and create a world where people can flourish and achieve their potential.

For more information, please visit: https://www.sierraclub.org/florida/loxahatchee

Washi Transformed Exhibit at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens (Delray Beach)

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Washi Transformed Exhibit at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens (Delray Beach)


DELRAY BEACH, FL – Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is pleased to announce its new exhibit, Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper, which will be on view to the public from November 5, 2022, through April 2, 2023.

Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper is a traveling exhibit curated by Los Angeles-based historian of Japanese art, Meher McArthur, which features over 30 highly textured two-dimensional works, expressive sculptures, and dramatic installations that explore the astonishing potential of this traditional medium. 

In this exhibition, nine Japanese artists embrace the seemingly infinite possibilities of washi (Japanese paper), underscoring the unique stature this ancient art form has earned in the realm of international contemporary art. For more than one thousand years, Japan has produced some of the world’s finest paper. The breathtaking creativity of these artistic visionaries deepens our understanding of how the past informs the present, and how it can build lasting cultural bridges out of something as seemingly simple and ephemeral as paper.

Washi Transformed spotlights work by nine contemporary Japanese artists, including Aoyama Hina, Horiki Eriko, Ibe Kyoko, Ikezaki Yoshio, Ishii Kakuko, Kimura Yuko, Nishimura Yuko, Tanaka Takaaki, and Yoshida Ayomi.

“These nine contemporary Japanese artists are revisiting their nation’s traditional material and elevating it into a medium for expressive and often spectacular works of art,” said McArthur.

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. For more information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org.

About Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens has been a center for Japanese arts and culture in South Florida since its opening in 1977. Morikami invites guests to discover South Florida’s heritage and its connection with Japan and explore a series of six diverse gardens inspired by a different historical period and style of Japanese gardening. Experience traditional and contemporary Japanese culture through world-class exhibits, varied educational programs and seasonal events, world-class bonsai display, Pan-Asian cuisine and a distinctive Museum Store. For more information, visit morikami.org.

About International Arts & Artists

Located in Washington, DC, International Arts & Artists is a non-profit arts service organization dedicated to increasing cross-cultural understanding and exposure to the arts internationally, through exhibitions, programs and services to artists, arts institutions and the public. For more information, visit artsandartists.org.

ARMORY ART CENTER RETROSPECTIVE HONORS LEGACY OF LATE ART INSTRUCTOR SAM PERRY

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ARMORY ART CENTER RETROSPECTIVE HONORS LEGACY OF LATE ART INSTRUCTOR SAM PERRY

March 3, 2023 (WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) – The Armory Art Center announces a Sam Perry Retrospective exhibit. The exhibit is free and open to the public from March 16 through April 15, 2023.

Sam Perry was a longtime art instructor and Palm Beach County-based artist. The retrospective will feature Perry’s many paintings, drawings, and animations, representing a broad look at his work through the years. The exhibition is curated by Perry’s colleague, friend, and Armory Art Center faculty, Mark Cohen.

“Sam Perry was a beloved art instructor, having taught classes at the Armory Art Center ever since it opened in 1987,” said John Suau, Armory Art Center CEO. “His impact and legacy carry on across our campus and throughout Palm Beach County’s cultural community. We invite everyone to join us as we honor his life, talents, and passion for art.”

Perry was born and raised in West Palm Beach and educated at Ringling College of Art + Design in Sarasota, Florida. Later, he earned his MFA from Florida Atlantic University. Sam was self-taught in different styles and imaginative components.

He won several awards and grants, and his large-scale painting “Flashlight Gods” has hung in the Palm Beach International Airport for over 30 years. His work has appeared in numerous solo exhibitions and is collected by universities, private patrons, and museums, including the Norton Museum of Art. He has sold nationally and internationally and is recognized by fine art galleries in New York, Miami, and West Palm Beach. In the 1980s and 90s, Perry excelled as an abstract artist in commercial galleries.

After 9/11, he abandoned abstract painting and started to sketch people around him at Starbucks. Later, he sketched at Johan’s Joe in West Palm Beach, creating 64 drawings in just two months, followed by even more paintings. Figure sketching and the challenge of capturing the body in motion became lifelong pursuits. He experimented with digital imagery and a series of animations, often in collaboration with local musicians. These are just a few of his many accomplishments.

“We don’t have to make social statements that are ugly; we can make ones that are sublimely beautiful,” Perry told South Florida artist Terre Rybovich a few years ago. “That’s where we exist, in that realm of beauty.”

He continued to teach at the Armory Art Center and Palm Beach Atlantic University until his illness. Students studied with him for years, some for decades.

“Truly, Sam Perry exists in the realm of beauty now,” wrote Rybovich. “And to the extent that we can learn from his example, we can experience it in our own lives and art.”

Sam Perry Retrospective will be exhibited in Montgomery Hall at the Armory Art Center’s historic campus. The public is invited to enjoy a complimentary opening reception ($5 suggested donation) for the show on Thursday, March 16, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. For more information about the exhibition, visit https://armoryart.org/event/sam-perry-retrospective/.

If You Go (Calendar Item)

Sam Perry Retrospective

March 16 – April 15, 2023

Opening Reception: Thursday, March 16, 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Montgomery Hall, Armory Art Center

811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, 33401

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About the Armory Art Center:

Having served the community for over 30 years, the Armory Art Center’s art school and galleries provide creative opportunities to enhance your life. The mission of the Armory Art Center is to inspire the creation and experience of art and the Armory’s vision is to be the leading community resource for arts education. Serving over 3,000 students annually, the Armory Art Center offers 160 courses per term in six terms throughout the year to students ranging in age from pre-school to retiree. Classes in drawing, painting, photography, jewelry, fiber & textiles, ceramics and sculpture are held in twelve state-of-the-art studios. Twelve exhibitions are hosted annually in three galleries. The Armory’s exhibitions, lectures and special events are open to the public. 

The Armory is proud to have been the recipient of several awards in recent years, including The Palm Beach Post’s Best of Palm Beach County (2022 Best Art Gallery), Chamber of Commerce of The Palm Beaches (2021 Nonprofit of the Year), The Flamingos: Florida Weekly’s Best Awards (2021 Best Place to Create Art), the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s Muse Awards (2020 Legacy Award) and more.

For information, visit www.armoryart.org or call (561) 832-1776. The Armory Art Center is located at 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, Fla., 33401.

Warmly,

Hannah Deadman-Arnst

Writer | Communications Strategist | Content Creator 312.550.6457Instagram | LinkedIn

Six named to Palm Beach County 2023 Woman of Impact class

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<strong>Six named to Palm Beach County 2023 Woman of Impact class</strong>

The American Heart Association’s® Woman of Impact™ champions heart health through Go Red for Women’s® fundraising and philanthropy initiative

West Palm Beach, Fla., (March 1, 2023) – Six prominent local women will help advance heart health and raise lifesaving funds to fight their No. 1 health threat with the American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, as members of its Palm Beach County 2023 Woman of Impact class. In a related program, local teen Eva Vukusich is Palm Beach County’s first Teen of Impact.

Each year a select group of individuals across Palm Beach County are nominated by their peers to become an American Heart Association Woman of Impact nominee because of their passion and drive to make a difference in the community and raise awareness of women’s cardiovascular health.

“Cardiovascular disease remains our No. 1 killer so it’s vital for all women to take charge of their heart health and encourage others to do the same,” said Ashley Vertuno, CEO of HCA Florida JFK North Hospital and Chair of the 2023 Go Red for Women movement in Palm Beach County. “While we’ve made some great strides over the years, we still have a long way to go. For example, American Heart Association surveys have found younger generations of women, Gen Z and Millennials, are less likely than prior generations to be aware that cardiovascular disease is their greatest health threat.1 We must raise our voices for all ages and stages of life and make sure all Palm Beach County women know how to take steps now to protect our heart later.”

Palm Beach County’s 2023 Woman of Impact Nominees are:

  • Collette Cattafi, Director of Emergency Services, Behavior Health Intake, & Addiction Stabilization Unit at JFK North Medical Center
  • Jyrece McClendon, Interim Dean of Academic Affairs at Palm Beach State College
  • Shenetria Moore, Owner of SHE Holdings
  • Iliana Rentz, Head of Vegetation Management for NextEra Energy
  • Thais R. Sullivan, Senior Vice President at Valley Bank
  • Maya Asha Underwood, Medical Educator at Palm Beach County School District
Photo by Capehart Photography
(L to R) Jyrece McClendon, Iliana Rentz, Maya Underwood, 2023 Go Red for Women Chairperson Ashley Vertuno, Collette Cattafi, and Shenetria Moore (Not pictured: Thais Sullivan)

For the first time, the American Heart Association Palm Beach County also has a Teen of Impact: 18-year-old Palm Beach County resident Eva Vukusich. Vukusich will be using her personal experience of witnessing her dad having a heart attack to spread awareness for heart disease.

“By using their influence, their local networks and their unique lived experiences, these volunteers are able to make a measurable difference in our community and we are so grateful for each of them,” said Grasford W. Smith, Partner at Akerman LLP and Chairman of the American Heart Association Palm Beach County Board of Directors. “Woman of Impact truly embodies the power of coming together to create important and lasting change for good.”

Woman of Impact is an extension of the American Heart Association’s long-standing Go Red for Women movement, a comprehensive platform designed to increase women’s heart health awareness and serve as a catalyst for change to improve the lives of women globally.

While most cardiac events can be prevented, cardiovascular disease continues to take the lives of 1 in 3 women in Palm Beach County and nationwide. According to 2019 data from the Florida Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 34.9% of adult women in Palm Beach County reported having hypertension and 5% reported having had a heart attack.

Beginning on National Wear Red Day, Feb. 3, 2023, hundreds of Woman of Impact nominees nationwide embarked on a 9-week journey to help transform the health of women. Each week, nominees and their Impact Teams, made up of friends or family members, participate in activities designed to create a culture of wellness and health equity. Activities include educational events, learning and spreading the word about CPR, getting active, recruiting women to participate in research, and more. Nominees and their Impact Teams also raise critical funds for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement in Palm Beach County.

On April 19 at the Palm Beach County Go Red for Women Luncheon at the Pelican Club in Jupiter, the woman whose team has the highest number of impact points—awarded through a combination of fundraising and mission impact activities —is named Palm Beach County’s 2023 Woman of Impact Award Winner. The nominee with the most points nationwide will be named the National Woman of Impact Award Winner.

To learn more about the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement in Palm Beach County visit PBGoRed.Heart.org.

The American Heart Association Palm Beach County serves the residents of Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties. Sponsors and volunteers assist the organization in guiding efforts to reduce incidences of heart disease and stroke, the Nos. 1 and 5 leading killers, respectively, of American men and women.

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About Go Red for Women® 

The American Heart Association’s signature initiative, Go Red for Women®, is a comprehensive platform designed to increase women’s heart health awareness and serve as a catalyst for change to improve the lives of women globally. While the majority of cardiac events can be prevented, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, claiming the lives of 1 in 3 women. For 19 years, Go Red for Women has encouraged awareness. The movement harnesses the energy, passion and power of women to band together and collectively wipe out heart disease. It challenges them to know their risk for heart disease and take action to reduce their personal risk. It also gives them tools they need to lead a heart healthy life. The Go Red for Women movement is nationally sponsored by CVS Health, with additional support from national cause supporters. For more information, please visit GoRedforWomen.org or call 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721). 

  

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About the American Heart Association

The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, and powered by millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate for the public’s health and share lifesaving resources. The Dallas-based organization has been a leading source of health information for nearly a century. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Unicorn Children’s Foundation Announces New Executive Director

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<strong>Unicorn Children’s Foundation Announces New Executive Director</strong>

Boca Raton FL – March 1, 2023 — Unicorn Children’s Foundation, a leader in the field of developmental differences, is delighted to announce that is has named Jaimee Sabato, Ed.D. as its new Executive Director.

Dr. Sabato earned her B.A. from Notre Dame of Maryland University, her Master of Education from Fairleigh Dickenson University and her of Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Lynn University.  Her dissertation topic was Continuity and Sustainability in the Disability World, soon to be released open-source eBook “Navigating Life in the World of Disabilities. Dr. Sabato also did freelance work for Kid Orange Tech. She was lead teacher for the American Heritage School and a member of the School Curriculum Team from 2005 through 2019. Dr. Sabato is also a member of the International Council for Exceptional Children and the Division on Career Development and Transition: DCDT.

Dr. Sabato’s experience goes back to when she and her daughter Allie were living in Argentina. There she saw a need for support for children and their families where she helped create programs and the institute IMENIC, for individuals with special needs.  The program has now grown into several schools and a transition program.

Dr. Sabato’s colleagues call her “smart, caring, and compassionate,” and note that she “leads with integrity and is steadfast in her own effective style.”  Her enthusiasm for the foundation and its programs shines through and she knows what it means to the participants, families, and community to make the Unicorn Connection Center a rewarding and comfortable place to work, grow, and learn.

Board President Angela Fisher shares, “Dr. Jaimee Sabato is a clear-thinking, dedicated, and inspirational colleague.  We look to her with confidence for the leadership that the Foundation needs to continue helping those with developmental differences and their families navigate their options and offer programs to help them flourish.”

Dr. Sabato will oversee operations and guide the continued services and growth of the organization, including several grant-funded projects. She is dedicated to the success of the Foundation’s new middle and high school program and the adult transition program to employment program, as well as the ongoing courses and family support activities offered by the Unicorn Children’s Foundation.

Please follow us on social media and sign up for our newsletter for timely information, scheduled programs, and events. Visit the www.UnicornChildrensFoundation.org or call 561.620.9377 for more information and to learn how you can get involved.

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About the Unicorn Children’s Foundation

Unicorn Children’s Foundation, founded in 1994, is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to creating cradle to career pathways for kids and young adults with developmental differences and helping their families navigate the complex journey.  Our initiatives connect families to community resources, advocate for inclusive opportunities, respect differences, empower individuals, and support success.  With 1 in 6 children being diagnosed with a developmental difference, we envision a world where all children, regardless of their disabilities, will have every opportunity to be accepted, included, and provided with opportunities for meaningful engagement in their community.

TaxMan America is Back!

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TaxMan America is Back!

Contact Person

(561) 479-6773

Taxmanamerica@gmail.com

TaxMan America is back! This time for WELLINGCON for his new animation and comics produced with legendary Gary Davis, filmmaker, musician and comic book creator. Appearing will also be content creators and other South Florida celebs enjoining them at the Movies at Wellington on March 18th at 1:00pm for “WellingCon”. It will be an event to remember! The event will not just highlight Davis and TaxMan America but also a fundraiser for their family member who was recently a victim of a car accident during a violent gun shooting. 

Links

https://www.gofundme.com/f/victim-grandmom?member=25019293&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_content=undefined&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer&utm_term=undefined

https://www.wpbf.com/article/next-time-it-could-be-you-husband-of-west-palm-beach-crash-victim-wants-to-help-those-responsible/42999689

2023 Polo Hall of Fame Gala Celebrates Stars Past and Present

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<strong>2023 Polo Hall of Fame Gala Celebrates Stars Past and Present</strong>

Phtotos by Krystal Zaskey Photography

LAKE WORTH – It was an emotional evening for more than 250 distinguished guests who gathered to celebrate the sport’s heroes past and present at the glamorous 34th annual Museum of Polo Hall of Fame Awards Dinner and Induction Gala on Friday (Feb. 17).

One of the premier events of the high-goal polo season in Florida, the black-tie gala shines a spotlight on the stars of the sport that often brings out surprises throughout the salute to greatness.

Highlighting the event was the induction of former 8-goaler Jeff Hall, a 10-time winner of the Silver Cup and one of the most accomplished U.S. players in recent history. Aided by cheers, whistles and a standing ovation, Hall walked calmly to the podium and spoke about his early years in the sport and the unfailing support of his family, especially his father. He then announced that “this is not my retirement speech.” Hall, 43, is the youngest Hall of Famer ever inducted and received another standing ovation after his speech.

The most poignant moment occurred when Tom Hughes’ grandson, Cole Salgado, accepted the posthumous Iglehart Award for his grandfather. He talked about how he learned about his grandfather and his well-known penchant for storytelling. The 17-year-old choked up several times while talking about his late mother, who passed away on Dec. 8, 2022 and how much she would have enjoyed the festivities. He received a standing ovation as the crowd encouraged him to continue and another one when he finished.

Other 2023 honorees were Alexander Haagen III (Iglehart Award), Aiden Roark (Hall of Fame), and Horses to Remember Hale Bopp, owned by Hall of Famer Adam Snow, and None So Pretty, owned by Hall of Famer Stephen “Laddie” Sanford.

This historic night was made possible out of the generosity of the event’s sponsors. Thanks to Grand Gala Dinner Sponsors, Marc and Melissa Ganzi and Grand Champions Polo Club, guests were treated to an elegant dinner. Additional sponsorship support was provided by Olexa Celine and the Robert I. Goldman Foundation, Ambassador Glen Holden, and U.S. Polo Assn. who each helped make the night even more memorable.

Upon arrival guests enjoyed an hour of cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres that kicked off the festivities with beverages provided courtesy of Wine and Spirits sponsors Robert S. Lipman, Margaret Lipman Orthwein, Lipman Brothers, LLC, Brown-Forman, Bacardi USA, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Old Hickory Bourbon, Harken Chardonnay, Rabble Wine Co., and Korbel Champagne.

Guests took home beautiful gift books featuring artwork by Melinda Brewer, whose horse portraits hang in the Museum’s Horses to Remember Exhibit. The gift books were generously sponsored by the Iconica Foundation, and Steve Cox.

The National Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame is tremendously grateful to its Photography, Exhibit, and Social Media partners for capturing the memories of the 34th Hall of Fame Induction Gala. Special thanks to Alex Pacheco, Krystal Zaskey Photography, and Chukker TV for their hard work and contributions for this event and throughout the year.

The Hall of Fame Awards Dinner is the most important annual fundraising event for the Museum, a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization. The Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame is dedicated to fostering an appreciation of the sport and its history as well as honoring those who have made outstanding contributions to the sport.

WPB GreenMarket application NOW open

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WPB GreenMarket application NOW open

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – From sugar and spice to everything nice, the West Palm Beach GreenMarket is looking for new and returning vendors to apply for a two-year term for the 2023 – 2024 and 2024 – 2025 seasons. The single application for the “Best Farmers Market” in the U.S., as voted on in a USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice poll in 2021 and 2022, can be found on the City’s website wpb.org/events. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2023. 

“Thanks to our amazing vendors, the West Palm Beach GreenMarketremains the most anticipated farmers market among locals and visitors alike,” said West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James. “Variety is what keeps our GreenMarket fresh. So, if you have something unique or are the best in your class, we encourage you to apply. We wish everyone the best of luck!” 

The City opens an annual application process every March, and this year the application will cover two seasons. There will still be an application process in March 2024 for categories with availability. 

The West Palm Beach GreenMarket is a Saturday morning favorite, offering patrons various products, including fresh gourmet food, desserts, homemade specialty items, fresh produce, and much more. This year’s GreenMarket is the largest to date, with more than 110 vendors and a physical expansion to the 200 block of Clematis Street. The current season runs weekly through Saturday, April 15, except Saturday, March 25, due to the Palm Beach International Boat Show. 

“Since its humble beginning of only 13 vendors, the West Palm Beach GreenMarket has developed into a hallmark community event,” said Mary Pinak, community events manager for the City of West Palm Beach. “We are excited to see the Market further bloom as we continue to connect the neighborhood to their local businesses.”

The 29th season of the GreenMarket will open on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, and run through Saturday, April 13, 2024. Vendors sell various items, including fresh produce, exotic plants and flowers, herbs and spices, baked goods, gourmet and specialty foods, coffee and tea, and much more. The Community Events Division of the City of West Palm Beach Parks and Recreation Department produces the GreenMarket.

The GreenMarket’s mission is to provide the community seasonal access to locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, plants, and agricultural products. The market supports the Southeast Florida agricultural community and stimulates agricultural development, particularly in Palm Beach County, by providing an outlet for locally grown crops and specialty products. The West Palm Beach GreenMarket has been featured in The Boston Globe and named the No. 1 green market in Florida by Cooking Light magazine. More recently, the GreenMarket was recognized by VISIT FLORIDA with a silver Flagler Award at the tourism marketing cooperative’s annual Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism.  

Sponsors of the 2022 – 2023 GreenMarket season include Joe DiMaggio’s Children Health Specialty Center, Paradise Exteriors, Jaguar Palm Beach, Land Rover Palm Beach, Bambino by BG011 Cleaning Services, NextHomeReal Estate Executives, NW Mutual – The McKernan Financial Group, Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, Humana, Stretch Zone, WPBF 25 News, SUNNY 107.9, New Country 103.1, The Palm Beach Post, WPB Magazine, and West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency.

For more information about the West Palm Beach GreenMarket and applications for the 2023 – 2024 season, visit wpb.org/events, call 561-822-1515 (TTY: 800-955-8771), or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook @CityofWPB and on Twitter and Instagram @westpalmbch. 

$425,000 Lugano Diamonds CSI5* Grand Prix

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$425,000 Lugano Diamonds CSI5* Grand Prix

Photos by Alan Fabricant

38 pairs of horses and riders took the field for the Winter Equestrian Festival’s second five-star class of the season.

In front of a fully packed, standing room only crowd seven pairs went through the first round clear (within the time limit and no knockdowns).

Eight pairs went through without any knockdowns, however one pair exceeding the time limit and therefore did not qualify for the jump off.

Of the seven, four went clear during the jump off.

Laura Kraut of Royal Palm Beach riding Baloutinue had the fastest time in the first round by almost 4 seconds and continued in the jump off by going 3/10’s of a second quicker to capture first place and the winner’s check for $140,250.

Riding Contagious, McLain Ward also of the USA took home $85,000 for his strong second place finish.

Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam aboard 7-James Kann Cruz finished third and received a check for $63,750.

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