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15-Mile Walk to Raise Awareness and Funds in Support of First Responder’s Mental Health

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15-Mile Walk to Raise Awareness and Funds in Support of First Responder’s Mental Health

Beachway Therapy Center Partners with ‘Stomping Out the Stigma’ On Annual Event

Tim Roberto

March 27, 2025, West Palm Beach, FL—Beachway Therapy Center has partnered with Stomping Out the Stigma for its 4th annual walk to increase awareness of the need for mental health services for Palm Beach County first responders and veterans. The walk will take place on Tuesday, April 15, starting at 9 a.m. Stomping Out the Stigma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing confidential, lifesaving counseling to veterans and first responders in Palm Beach County and beyond.

The 15-mile walk will kick-off at City of Greenacres Fire Rescue Department, Fire Rescue Station 94, Palm Beach County, 2995 S Jog Rd in Greenacres, and conclude at Beachway Therapy Center, 1700 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. The walk will be led by Tim Roberto of Beachway Therapy Center and founder of Stomping Out the Stigma, and Greenacres Fire Chief Brian Fuller.

According to the Florida Department of Health First Responder Suicide Summary published in 2023, Palm Beach County first responders had the highest number of suicide deaths from 2017-2022. The walk is intended to bring awareness to this alarming statistic. Funds raised will pay for confidential mental health sessions with licensed clinicians who are trauma-certified.

“We have an incredible opportunity to help first responders. They are always there for us. Who is here to help them?” Tim Roberto said. “Beachway Therapy has added the ‘After the Call’ track specifically to help first responders with trauma.”

The public is invited to join the walk or come to Beachway Therapy Center from 12:30 PM to 2:30 p.m. to hear professionals advocate for the mental health needs of Palm Beach County’s first responders. A first responder-owned food truck will be on site.

Tim Roberto is a Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC), a Recovery Coach Professional (RCP), and Director of Community Relations for Beachway Therapy Center.  He is also the founder of Stomping Out The Stigma, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing confidential, lifesaving counseling to veterans and first responders.

Raffle tickets for a Lexus LS460 will be available for $25 each or five for $100 and are available to the general public here. Funds raised will pay for confidential mental health sessions with psychologists for first responders who are uncomfortable going through health insurance for counseling because of the need for higher confidentiality.  The raffle is being sponsored by The Dash Cam Lawyer. The car being raffled off will be onsite at the walk.

About Beachway Therapy Center

Located in Palm Beach County since 2008, Beachway Therapy Center is a nationally recognized provider of addiction and mental health treatment with a specialty in treating individuals who suffer from co-occuring mental health disorders. By providing evidence-based and innovative holistic therapy, our team of dedicated and experienced professionals empowers our patients to recover in a safe and private environment.

Healthy Kids Day 2025 is Coming to South Florida

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Healthy Kids Day 2025 is Coming to South Florida

Lake Worth, FL (March 26, 2025) – The YMCA of the Palm Beaches Annual Healthy Kids Day is happening Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the YMCA at Palm Beach State College. This free event for children and families is a perfect opportunity to kick off the start of summer and create fun, life-long memories. There will be a giant inflatable slide, music, games, vendors, prizes, and a raffle. A free prize will be given to the first 100 kids to complete the event activity map! Food trucks will be on-site, allowing guests the opportunity to enjoy a delicious lunch while supporting local vendors.

For over 30 years, Healthy Kids Day has been a national initiative by the YMCA to improve the health and well-being of kids and families. It helps to educate communities on the importance of staying active while providing them with a safe environment to do so.


The YMCA of the Palm Beaches is located at 4200 S Congress Ave, Lake Worth Beach, FL, 33461. For more information, please visit: https://www.ymcapalmbeaches.org/Healthy-Kids-Day-Event

The 2025 Giraffe Awards

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The 2025 Giraffe Awards

Photos and Story by Carol Porter

The 29th annual Giraffe Awards, honoring women who stick their necks out in our community, was held on Wednesday, March 19, at the Kravis Center. The annual event to recognize strong women was sponsored by the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County. The event recognized the Business of the Year and other women, including honorees in the categories of Rising Star, Community Impact, Marvelous Mentor and Wonder Woman. The event was held in honor of Women’s History month which is in March. For more information about the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County, check out their website at www.WomensChamber.biz or call them at 561-659-0285.

Final Saturday Night Lights this Saturday Night

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Final Saturday Night Lights this Saturday Night
Photo by Lois Spatz

For immediate release – Wellington, Fl – On March 29, the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival will host the final “Saturday Night Lights” at Wellington International- set to be the most spectacular event of the season.


For the first time in history, the US Equestrian Open will be held as part of the  $750,000 Rolex Grand Finale 5 Star Series. The US Equestrian Open Series is revolutionizing equestrian sport and serves as a preliminary for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Many of the world’s top-ranked riders will compete for the grand prize including Kent Farrington (USA), McLain Ward (USA), Laura Kraut (USA) and #1 World show jumper Henrik von Eckeran (Sweden).


During the 12 week WEF Season, Saturday Night Lights has become a premier weekend destination with  entertainment for everyone, including a petting zoo, merry-go-round, musicians, tons of shopping and lots of great food options. 
This SNL will feature a special “Sip & Shop” where regular priced and discounted WEF attire will be available in the International Club Lobby from 6:00 PM-7:30 PM.


The $750,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Final starts at 7:30 with gates open at 5:00 PM. Admission if free there is just a $25 parking fee per carload. There are upgraded VIP seating options available at www.wellingtoninternational.com

IF YOU GO : Wellington International is located at 3400 Equestrian Club Dr, Wellington, FL

Gates open 5:00PM show starts 7:30 PM. Free Parking is available at the Equestrian Village (13500 South Shore Blvd. Come early to get a good seat and to enjoy shopping and dining before the big show.

A Few Bright Ideas for April Fool’s Day

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A Few Bright Ideas for April Fool’s Day

By Heidi Hess

What is it about April that insists on hosting a holiday to trick people? Could it be that it is technically Spring and people are feeling extra feisty? Maybe they have extra pep in their step, or perhaps the sap in the ol tree is flowing again after a long Floridian winter? Whatever the reason, April Fools is here, and let’s face it, everyone could use a good laugh. 

Honestly, I have never been a fan of April Fools’ jokes. I find a lot of them cruel and just down right mean. Tricking someone into thinking you are pregnant or dead is just not nice. Fear not, here is a list of fun things to do to your spouse or kids that might make them chuckle:

Silly Food Pranks 

  1. Salt-Swap Surprise – Replace the sugar with salt in your morning coffee (but have the real sugar nearby for a quick fix).
  2. Color-Changing Milk – Add a few drops of food coloring to the milk carton so it pours out in a wild color.
  3. Jelly Juice – Pour Jell-O into a glass and let it set, so when a parent tries to drink it, nothing happens!

Bathroom & Morning Mischief 

  1. Soap That Won’t Lather – Coat a bar of soap with clear nail polish so it won’t lather when used.
  2. Backwards Clothes Day – Sneak into a parent’s room and flip all their clothes inside out.
  3. Nozzle Attack – Put a rubber band around the sink’s spray nozzle so it sprays water when they turn it on.

Tech & Gadget Giggles 

  1. Language Swap – Change the phone or tablet language settings to something different (but make sure they can switch it back!).
  2. Volume Surprise – Turn the volume on their alarm clock or phone way down so they barely hear it—or way up for a wake-up shock!
  3. Mouse Malfunction – Tape a small piece of paper over the bottom sensor of the computer mouse so it won’t work.

Random Household Hijinks 

  1. Upside-Down House – Flip picture frames, turn chairs around at the table, or switch small decorations in funny places.
  2. Remote Confusion – Cover the TV remote’s sensor with a small piece of tape so it won’t work.

Parent Costume Fun 

  1. Funny Outfit Swap – Lay out a totally mismatched outfit for your parent to wear (bonus points if they actually put it on).
  2. Shoe Stuffing – Stuff tissues or cotton balls in the toes of their shoes so they feel too small when they try to put them on.

Surprise Notes & Signs 

  1. Sticky Note Takeover – Cover a mirror, laptop, or even the fridge with sticky notes saying funny things.
  2. Voice-Activated Everything – Put a sign on a lamp or door saying “Now Voice Activated” and watch them try to talk to it!

Have fun, and Happy April Fools Day! 

USPA Gold Cup

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USPA Gold Cup

Photos and Story by Alan Fabricant

In front of a standing room only audience, Park Place and Coca Cola played in the finals to determine the winner of the USPA Gold Cup.

Coca Cola jumped out to a 3-1 lead to close out the first chukka.  Five unanswered goals then gave Park Place Park Place a 6-3 lead.

At half-time Park Place led 7-5.

The second half went back and forth with Coca Cola tying the score 9-9 with under a minute to go.

With 5:52 left in OT 10-goaler Hilario Ulloa converted a 30-yard penalty shot to give the win to Park Place 10-9.

Park Place was represented by Ulloa, Andrey Borodin, Peke Gonzalez and the game’s MVP Louis Hine, a 19 year old British 5-goaler.

Coca Cola was led by Patron Jillian Johnson, Julian de Lusarreta, Lorenzo Chavanne  ad 9-goaler Polito Pieres.

This game was dedicated to Rufino Laulhe, a 15-year-old, who was going to play his first season in Wellington with Park Place who unfortunately lost his life in a car crash in January in Argentina.

In addition, to honor him Park Place had a sticker with “Rufo” on the team’s jerseys.

Impact the Palm Beaches Celebrates FPL Women in Philanthropy

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Impact the Palm Beaches Celebrates FPL Women in Philanthropy
Vernique Williams

WEST PALM BEACH, FL-(March 24, 2025) Impact the Palm Beaches will present FPL Women in Philanthropy on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 5:30 pm at Manatee Lagoon in West Palm Beach. This event will recognize five NextEra Energy/Florida Power & Light Company leaders for their philanthropic work in Arts & Culture, Environment, Family, Health & Wellness, and Education.  

“This event is particularly special to us because it highlights our commitment to the communities we serve, especially here in Palm Beach County, which we call home,” said Grace Kurian, 2025 co-president of Impact the Palm Beaches and FPL vice president of information technology. “We are thrilled to honor these remarkable women for their outstanding philanthropic contributions and their dedication to making a positive impact in their communities. Their efforts exemplify our core values and our commitment to community service.”

Impact the Palm Beaches will celebrate Vernique Williams, Kathleen Fitzgerald, Erin Westberg, Jennifer Herron, and Natasha Zbib, who continually give their time, talent, and treasure in order to make a positive impact on the lives of others in our community.  

“FPL is dedicated to the well-being of this community, as is Impact the Palm Beaches,” said Lisa Johnson, 2025 co-president of Impact the Palm Beaches.  “We are honored to have FPL’s continued support and look forward to celebrating just a few of the exceptional women of NextEra Energy/FPL who exemplify giving back.”

This special evening will also be an opportunity for Impact the Palm Beaches to announce the local nonprofit finalists for the $100,000 Impact Grants to be awarded at the 10th Annual Impact Awards Celebration on April 30, along with its final grant pool amounts and membership roster.

For more information about Impact the Palm Beaches, events, and how to become a member, visit Impactpalmbeaches.org or email [email protected].

 
Impact 100 is a worldwide organization with more than 70 chapters and steadily growing. Their motto is “One Woman, One Meeting, One Vote.” It is designed for women who wish to find an efficient and collaborative means of creating transformational change in their community. Women can become as involved as they want to in the process.


The Town of Palm Beach United Way is the fiscal agent of Impact the Palm Beaches.


Impact the Palm Beaches will host its 10th Annual Impact Awards Celebration on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Cohen Pavilion, Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. To learn more, visit Impactpalmbeaches.org.

“Taste of Italy” Four-Course Dinner at Carmine’s To Benefit Pace Palm Beach on April 8, 2025

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“Taste of Italy” Four-Course Dinner at Carmine’s To Benefit Pace Palm Beach on April 8, 2025

Celebrate girls and young women in Palm Beach County, tomorrow’s leaders and changemakers

Palm Beach Gardens, FL (March 24, 2025) – The community is invited to enjoy a curated 4-course Italian dinner at Carmine’s La Trattoria, located at 2401 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The event features dessert, an exciting silent auction, and exquisite courses perfectly paired with fine Italian wines — all while supporting the Pace Center for Girls Palm Beach. Pace believes that ‘Every Girl Deserves’ a future filled with opportunities, respect, and agency to pursue her dreams. The event serves as a reminder of the progress achieved as a community while also urging us to envision the next phase of this critical mission. 

The girls and young women Pace supports receive academic instruction and work closely with counselors and therapists trained in girl-centered and trauma-based therapy. They also receive life coaching to learn basic life skills, such as personal hygiene, shopping for groceries, and how to land their first job. These resources are made available to girls at no cost to them. 

“Our girls have overcome tremendous obstacles, but they see themselves as we see them — as strong, beautiful, intellectual women that will be successful as they grow into their young adulthood,” said Mindy Hanken, Executive Director of Pace Palm Beach. “As our programming expands to provide more girls with social and academic services, we are incredibly grateful for the support of our community.”

Since its founding in 1985, Pace Palm Beach has seen transformational improvements among girls personally and professionally. To date, more than 1,310 girls in Palm Beach County have been served. Program highlights from fiscal year 2024 include: 

  • 9 out of 10 girls have experienced overall academic improvement. 
  • 8 out of 10 girls improved healthy social relationships with peers and family members

Carmine’s La Trattoria was voted Best Italian Restaurant in Palm Beach Post “Best of the Best” Community Choice Awards for 2019, Reader’s Choice Awards, Boca Life Magazine and Open Table Diner’s Choice Award, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2022. The community is encouraged to share their support while enjoying a flavorful evening. Sponsors include Carmines La Tratorria, Chase, FPL, LaBovick Law Group, PB Post, and Treecyle.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or ticket information, visit https://www.pacecenter.org/locations/florida/palm-beach/taste-of-italy. To learn more about how Pace is finding the great in every girl, visit www.pacecenter.org.   

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About Pace Center for Girls Pace provides free year-round middle and high school academics, case management, counseling, and life skills development in a safe and supportive environment that recognizes and deals with past trauma and builds upon girls’ individual strengths. Dedicated to meeting the social, emotional, and education needs of girls, Pace has a successful and proven program model that has changed the life trajectory of more than 40,000 girls and is recognized as one of the nation’s leading advocates for girls in need. For more information on Pace Center for Girls, visit www.pacecenter.org. 

Krista’s Krazy Beet Arugula Salad

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Krista’s Krazy Beet Arugula Salad

By Krista Martinelli

Ingredients

  • 3 or 4 beets
  • Walnuts
  • 5-7 oz. of Arugula
  • 1 Peeled Green Apple
  • Walnuts (1/2 cup or more)
  • Honey Goat Cheese
  • Honey or Sugar
  • Salt & Pepper

Salad dressing ingredients

  • Olive Oil
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • Honey

Start by roasting the beets.  Cut off the stems (you can cook those as you would cook any other greens later, if you’d like).  Scrub and wash the beets.  Wrap each beet loosely in aluminum foil and roast in a 400 degree oven for approximately 90 minutes. 

Meanwhile, you can toast the walnuts on medium heat in a lightly greased frying pan.  Add a light amount of salt and pepper to the walnuts and continually stir.  Add a bit of honey (which I prefer) or a dash of sugar.  Toast until walnuts become medium brown in color. 

Let beets and walnuts cool. 

Chop up beets and green apple into bite size pieces. 

Assemble salad.  Put Arugula into a salad bowl.  Add beets and green apple.  Crumble honey goat cheese onto salad.  Sprinkle in walnuts.  Add a bit of salt and pepper.

In a small bowl, combine equal parts of olive oil and fresh lemon juice, enough to cover the salad.  Add a teaspoon of honey.  Mix. 

Mix salad dressing into salad and toss.  Voila! 

Armory Art Center’s Latest Exhibition Highlights Large-Scale Works by Colombian Artist Hermes Berrío

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Armory Art Center’s Latest Exhibition Highlights Large-Scale Works by Colombian Artist Hermes Berrío

March 21, 2025 (WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) — The Armory Art Center is pleased to announce its latest exhibition, “Life or Something Like It”,featuring works by Colombian artist Hermes Berrío. The solo show runs now through Friday, May 9, 2025. It is free and open to the public.

“Life or Something Like It” explores the fluid boundaries between reality and perception, memory and reinvention. Berrío’s large-scale works, which will be situated throughout all three galleries at the Armory, bring an expansive exploration of identity and transformation, elevating everyday moments into monumental narratives. 

Through painting and mixed media, he blends the mundane with the extraordinary, inviting viewers to reconsider how personal history, cultural symbolism, and imagination intersect. Berrío draws from street culture, social media symbolism, and personal history to examine the ways we construct identity through memory and material culture. 

“In my paintings, personal memories intertwine with dreams, creating layered compositions that reflect both intimate experiences and broader social themes,” says Berrío’s artist statement. “Using acrylics, aerosol, textiles, and gold leaf, I capture the vibrancy and complexity of life as it unfolds, sometimes fragmented, sometimes exaggerated, always in flux. By repurposing materials, I challenge notions of value and permanence, emphasizing reinvention as a means of survival.”

Born in Colombia and based in Miami, Berrío has participated in group and solo exhibitions for galleries and institutions in the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Australia. He’s also completed several murals, with the most recent installations throughout Miami. His dedication doesn’t stop there. In 2021, he rode his bicycle all the way from Miami to West Palm Beach to view his sister’s (María Berrío) exhibition at the Norton Museum of Art.

“We look forward to welcoming the community to see ‘Life or Something Like It’ at our historic West Palm Beach campus this spring,” says Jill Brown, Armory Art Center CEO. “This exhibition invites viewers to reflect on the nature of experience and how we navigate, adapt, and transform the symbols that shape our lives.”

“Life or Something Like It” is free and will run through May 9, 2025 at the Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach.

The Armory will host an opening reception to celebrate Berrío and his exhibition on Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will also be a special “Walk and Talk and Q+A” led by the artist on Thursday, April 24, 2025 (6:30-7:30 p.m.) Both events are free and open to the public. 

For more information about “Life or Something Like It”, visit armoryart.org.

Calendar Items:

Life or Something Like It

Solo exhibition by Hermes Berrío

March 17 – May 9, 2025
Free and open to the public (Mondays – Saturdays)

Armory Art Center (811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, Fla., 33401)

Special Events:
Opening Reception with HermesBerrío: Thursday, April 3, 2025 (5:30-7:30 p.m.)

Walk and Talk and Q+A led by Hermes Berrío: Thursday, April 24, 2025 (6:30-7:30 p.m.)

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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, 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.

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