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April, 2014 – Brio Hops into Easter

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BRIO Tuscan Grille South Florida Locations Hop Into Easter

with April Bunny Brunches, Featuring the Easter Bunny & Fun Activities

Who/What:

BRIO Tuscan Grille (BRIO) South Florida locations are welcoming springtime with their fun-filled Bunny Brunches for the entire family. Kids will spring into exciting Easter activities and a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny himself (don’t forget your camera!)

BRIO locations in Palm Beach County are at The Shops at Boca Center in Boca Raton, CityPlace in West Palm Beach, and The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens.

BRIO’s breakfast will be plentiful with delicious items for both adults and children. Dishes on the adult menu, all priced at $11.95, include Eggs, Home Fries & Bacon (scrambled eggs, bacon, brunch potatoes, and brioche toast – turkey sausage available upon request); Sicilian Omelette (Cherrywood smoked ham, bacon, Fontanini sausage, tomato compote, Mozzarella, Provolone and Parmesan cheeses, served with brunch potatoes); Berries & Cream French Toast (Mascarpone cream cheese stuffed French toast, honey, cinnamon, and berry compote with Applewood smoked bacon); and Ham & Biscuit Benedict (two poached eggs, Cherrywood smoked ham, housemade biscuit, and hollandaise, served with brunch potatoes).

Children’s entrees, all priced at $5.95, are scrambled eggs, bacon and fresh fruit; and French toast with bacon and fresh fruit.

All meals come with choice of coffee, tea, soda or juice; plus a yogurt & fruit parfait and house baked muffins.

Reservations are requested for the Bunny Brunch, and can be made by calling a local BRIO Tuscan Grille.

Where/When:

BRIO at The Shops at Boca Center

5050 Town Center Circle, Suite 239

Boca Raton, FL 33486

(561) 392-3777
Sunday, April 13, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

BRIO at CityPlace

550 South Rosemary Ave.

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

(561) 835-1511
Sunday, April 13, 10–11:30 a.m.

BRIO at The Gardens Mall

3101 PGA Blvd.

Palm Beach Gardens, FL  33410

(561) 622-0491
Saturday, April 19, 8:30–10:30 a.m.

About BRIO at The Shops at Boca Center

BRIO at The Shops at Boca Center is located at 5050 Town Center Circle, Suite 239, Boca Raton, FL 33486. The 8,800-square-foot restaurant has indoor seating for 260 guests and al fresco dining for 100 on its outdoor terrace, as well as a full-service bar that seats 40. BRIO also offers a private dining area that seats 16-48 guests. Hours of operation are:  Sunday 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday–Thursday from 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.  For reservations, call The Shops at Boca Center restaurant at (561) 392-3777.

About BRIO at CityPlace

BRIO at CityPlace is located at 550 South Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33401.The 7,354-square-foot restaurant has indoor seating for 124 guests and al fresco dining for 100 on its outdoor terrace, as well as a full-service bar that seats 55. Hours of operation are:  Sunday–Tuesday from 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m.–12 a.m. For reservations or more information, call the CityPlace restaurant at (561) 835-1511.

About BRIO at The Gardens Mall

BRIO at The Gardens Mall is located at 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL  33410.

The 7,500-square-foot restaurant has indoor seating for 300 guests and al fresco dining for 50 on its outdoor terrace, which includes a full-service bar. Hours of operation are:  Sunday–Thursday from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m.–11 p.m. For reservations, call The Gardens Mall restaurant at (561) 622-0491.

About BRIO Tuscan Grille

BRIO (meaning “lively” or “full of life”) is a “polished casual,” affordable restaurant serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine. The subtitle, “Tuscan Grille” is descriptive in the menu that features oven-roasted steaks, chops and seafood, similar to what one would find in an authentic ristorante in Tuscany. BRIO’s philosophy is “to eat well, is to live well;” which is why it only uses the finest and freshest ingredients. BRIO brings the pleasure of the Tuscan country villa to the American city. BRIO is part of Columbus-based BRAVO|BRIO Restaurant Group (BBRG). Founded in 1992, BBRG currently operates more than 100 restaurants in 31 states including BRAVO! Cucina Italiana, BRIO Tuscan Grille and Bon Vie Bistro. Please visit the website for BRIO locations at www.brioitalian.com and follow the restaurant on Twitter (@brioitalian) and Facebook (facebook.com/brioitalian).

March, 2014 – Nights at the Museum

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Spring Fling!

South Florida Science Center and Aquarium

Friday, March 28th from 6-9 p.m.

WHAT:  Nights at the Museum – Spring Fling

Come put some spring in your step with this month’s Nights at the Museum – Spring Fling! Small scientist will be able to experience what all the buzz is about with a variety of crafts and activities geared toward exploring the spring season – including:

  • Investigating Insects Lab
  • Frozen Flowers Liquid Nitrogen Show
  • Soap Clouds
  • Earthworm & Grasshopper dissection
  • Seed Planting
  • Origami Flower Making
  • Soil Property Pudding
  • Face Painting
  • Snow Cones
  • FREE planetarium show – “Bugs: A Rainforest Adventure” as 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m.

HOW MUCH:  Members: Adults – $6.50, Children – Free

Non-Members: Adults – $13.50, Children – $10, Children under 3 – Free

WHERE:  South Florida Science Center and Aquarium | 4801 Dreher Trail North | West Palm Beach, FL 33405

WHEN:  Friday, March 28, 2014 – from 6-9 p.m. with the observatory remaining open until 10 p.m. – weather permitting.  The Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches will be on-site to assist stargazers with any questions.

WHO: On the last Friday of every month, the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium hosts a themed ‘Nights at the Museum’– a family friendly opportunity to enjoy extended hours of the Science Center’s typical offerings as well as a chance to view the night sky through the Science Center’s observatory.  Once monthly, weather permitting, the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium opens its observatory dome, which rotates to allow for the best views. Guests will be treated to craters, comets and galaxies visible by the telescope.

Monthly ‘Nights at the Museum’ events run from 6pm – 9pm, with the observatory remaining open until 10pm, and every month there is a different theme.  Activities often include arts and crafts, animal dissections and dry ice experiments.

WHY: The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, formerly known as the South Florida Science Museum, recently completed a $5 million expansion and renovation and is currently hosting Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition in its newly expanded exhibit hall.  With a new mission to “open every mind to science,” the Science Center features more than 50 hands-on educational exhibits, an 8,000 gallon fresh and salt water aquarium- featuring both local and exotic marine life, a digital planetarium, conservation research station, Florida exhibit hall and an interactive Everglades exhibit.   All permanent exhibits will be open during the Titanic’s special showing.

April, 2014 – Golf Course Shoreline Clean-up

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Golf Course Shoreline Clean-up April 5
Volunteers are needed for the Great American Cleanup effort in Lake Worth. On Saturday, April 5, join your neighbors to help clean up the shoreline of Lake Worth Lagoon and Snook Islands area, adjacent to the Lake Worth Municipal Golf Course. The area is littered with old tires, broken bits of lumber, plastic and paper trash. All are welcome to participate in this clean-up effort spearheaded by the Kiwanis Club of Lake Worth in conjunction with Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful.
Volunteers will meet at the clubhouse (located at 7th Ave N and the intracoastal) at 8 AM. You don’t have to be a Kiwanis member to join in the effort, but volunteers must be 18 years old or accompanied by a parent.
The Snook Islands area contains some of the most environmentally sensitive shoreline in Palm Beach County, providing fish hatchery and habitat for dolphins and wading birds.
All participants are asked to park in the golf course parking lot the morning of the event. Golf carts will be used to shuttle volunteers to the cleanup locations along the length of the shoreline. Plenty of garbage bags and latex gloves will be provided. Please be sure to wear old clothes, closed-toed shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats if you have them.
Pre-registration is suggested for groups of five or more. Registration form and attached.
Great American Cleanup, America is the largest litter reduction and community improvement project in the USA. This national event is sponsored by more than 500 affiliates of Keep America Beautiful. Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful is assisted locally by the Solid Waste Authority.
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. There are over 350,000 members in 84 countries.

March, 2014 – Stiletto Award Winners

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Women of Worth

Stiletto Awards Luncheon

The 4th Annual Awards Ceremony was held last week at the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach. With nearly 200 people in attendance, the event was a great success.

Congratulations 2014 Winners!

  • Corporate – Aleida Socarras, Florida Public Utilities
  • Entrepreneur – Deana Pizzo, IT Solutions of South Florida
  • Young Professionals – Caitlin Mertzlufft, NextEra Energy Resources
  • Non-Profit – Diana Stanley, The Lord’s Place, Inc

To view photos from the event, visit www.Facebook.com/cpbchamber.

April, 2014 – Downtown Lake Worth

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Merchants of Downtown : Lake Worth

The MOD Squad Presents

April in Downtown Lake Worth

Take a Springtime Ramble Through This Little Village by the Sea

April Showers bring color and life to Lake Worth, Florida’s OldCity, filled with character and characters.  Lake Worth has long resisted the mushrooming growth or surrounding communities that stamp out nature, and old fashioned, neighborhood Main Streets.  Lake Worth is the Norman Rockwell hometown of South Florida that we all yearn for.

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Cirqu de Peeps

Lake Worth has become the destination of artists of every known talent.  The galleries and shops are filled with one-of-a-kind works ranging from mere dollars to works worthy of king’s ransoms.  Performing arts can be found in restaurants throughout the town and on almost every street corner on weekends.

Lake Worth now welcomes exciting new Street Performers to town beginning in April.  FlowSource has found a new home in Lake Worth. Starting every First and Third Friday in April,  FlowSource will be presenting a flowing team of powerful, creative, and joyful individuals dedicating their lives to what they love to do best. These artists are excited to share many forms of performance arts.  They will mesmerize, captivate, and amaze you. You will laugh and join in the fun.  Come see: Live painting and portraits by Zipporah SkyWalker, Spoken Word/Poetry acapella and musical accompaniment by Casandra Tenenbaum, Brian Ritter, and Emily Andari.  Poi, Staff, and Hula Hoop performances by Patrick Kiebzak, Jeremiah Collins, Blair Welcome, and Cassandra Tenenbaum. Watch as these performers, especially as they use LED and fire props! They inspire community connection through playful interactions and create a showcase spectacle in Downtown Lake Worth that links the community with performers, artists, and merchants.  

Fifth Annual PEEPS SHOW at Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery, 15 South J Street in Downtown Lake Worth.  The PEEPS SHOW will open on April 4 and run through April 17.  Artists from all over the region present little scenarios made with marshmallow PEEPS. In the past we saw “Little Bo PEEPS”, “The Life of PEEP,”  “The Beetles as PEEPS” and the “College of PEEPS.” Hundreds of visitors file past the PEEPS exhibit each year.  Prizes will be awarded for the most creative PEEPS of all.  Visitors to the opening will be given a  token to drop into their favorite PEEPS exhibit. First place winner will be determined by a panel of local celebrities.  The four additional winners will be determined by token count.

The Lake Worth Playhouse and the Stonzek Movie Theater are the finest antiques Lake Worth has to offer.  The buildings are architectural gems, well worth the visit.  Sitting inside the theater brings you back 100 years.  Within the beautiful surroundings of this glorious theater, you can experience wonderful and affordable productions.  The Stonzek Movie Theater shows independent and rare films seen nowhere else in the county.

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT  takes place from Apr 10 –  Apr 27, 8 P.M.  Ticket prices range from $26-$35.  There are Dinner and a Show combinations available in concert with local restaurants. 

RUMPELSTILTSKIN  is a wonderful children’s production.  It will take play on APRIL 30, 2014 at 11am and again at 3:30pm.  $6 for children and $8  for adults.  Children’s theater classes are available.  Adult and Children’s classes, Spring and Summer Camps and One Week Wonders available.  Visit LakeWorthPlayhouse.org for theater and movie listings.

Inner Chord will be having a fundraiser for their Focus on Literacy Program on Friday, April 18 from 6-9 pm at Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery, 15 South J Street, Lake Worth, FL.

Live Music, Wine and cheese will be served Contributions should be made to Inner Chord, Inc.

They will have a live concert outside the gallery with musicians Gyorgy Lakatos, Eastern European gypsy music, Gin, one of the twins from In-house, acoustic rock and Marie Nofsinger, folk/country acoustic. Inner Chord is a 501c3 non-profit organization. The mission is to provide students in Palm BeachCounty with educational programs that will improve literacy rates. The programs will educate students in language arts through the visual arts.

Second Semi-Annual Zombie Crawl in Downtown Lake Worth will take place on Saturday, April 26th.  A dedicated costumed bevy of fun-loving folks invade Lake Worth’s downtown for an afternoon and evening of contests, prize winning and adventure.  It is as much fun to watch these strange and dramatic goings on as it is to be a part of it.  One might think that these “crawls” are drunken brawls. Au Contraire, these are funny, zany events filled with special effects aficionados who costume themselves to the nines. Most restaurants and shops in town contribute prizes to the event.  Net proceeds go Big Dog Ranch, the charity of the month.  Crawl Registration begin at 4 PM at South Shores Tavern, 502 Lucerne Avenue.  Organize your own Zombie Horde or join a group of stragglers and compete for prizes. www.GoThirdEyeAdventures.com.

Lake Worth Parking lot Sales Every Second Saturday (April 12) on J Street: Organized by the Bees Knees, 704 Lake Avenue: The Bees Knees brings loads of collectables, knick knacks and what nots to the parking lot at 15 South J Street every Second Saturday of the month. The profits all go to charity.  Come visit the three huge Tortoises that romp around, chasing lettuce and letting children pet them.  Brink a Hare and we can set up a race.

Metal Clay Classes for Charity: Ruth Ekiert of Trinkets and Treasures teaches regular classes in metal clay and resins to raise funds for a local non-profit.  Metal Clays can be worked with to make jewelry and art objects.  Once fired in a kiln, the clay burns out and you are left with silver, copper or brass.  Most classes cost $140 plus materials for a four hour class.  Ruth charges $75 including materials. Groups are welcome.  Classes are set up at your convenience. Six person minimum.

Dr. Bones has arrived in Lake Worth and is building a complex of exciting activities in the building he has acquired.  You can take dancing lessons, have your hair done, get a massage and have your body adjusted in this one-stop facility. Downtown Chiropractic with Dr. Ron Gold, D.C., 309 Lake Ave. & Federal, offers Free Health Classes every Wednesday at 6:30 PM. Call 561-967-2225 for reservations.

The Merchants of Downtown is a group that meets weekly to make Downtown Lake Worth a welcoming destination for neighbors and visitors alike.  The MOD Squad, as they fondly refer to themselves, organizes block by block bringing activity, unity and camaraderie to the Downtown corridor.  For additional information contact JClay6@aol.com . 

March, 2014 – Aaron’s iPad Lending Library

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AW SpotlightAaron and his cousin Sarah

 Aaron’s iPad Lending Library

 By Krista Martinelli

When Sarah Clein found out that her four-year-old cousin Aaron had cancer, she realized how important Facetime was for staying in touch with him. For the majority of Aaron’s time in the hospital he could not have his cousins and friends visit, but he was able to communicate with his iPad.

“We would show him what we were doing – like playing with Legos or playing in the backyard,” says Sarah.  “Aaron would show us his new toys or what was going on in the hospital or sometimes we would just make silly faces at each other.”

Aaron had a tumor on his spine. He was diagnosed with Stage 4 Ewing’s Sarcoma. It’s a rare disease, and only 250 kids a year are diagnosed with it. “It was a terrible,” says Deborah Clein, Sarah’s mother. Eleven-year-old Sarah is the founder of Aaron’s iPad Lending Library.  Their mission is to get iPads into the hands of children in cancer units at local hospitals. Sarah launched the project as a 4th grade community service project and drew up a plan for a school assignment. And it continues to grow.

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“Aaron’s iPad was his safe connection to the outside world,” says Deborah. The iPads also allow kids to communicate with each other within the hospital.  The children have to remain still for lengthy procedures. Whether it’s listening to music, playing games or Facetiming with loved ones, the iPads brighten their days and keep kids connected.

Today Aaron has been cancer-free for fifteen months. He has to return to the hospital for scans every three months and will have scans for the next five years. The whole family is involved in the iPad project – Aaron’s parents, Beth and Josh knew when Aaron was in treatment that they wanted to give back so they started TeamAaron.org “It is a wonderful opportunity for our entire family to pay it forward.”

So far they have delivered 17 iPads to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, 10 iPads to Palm Beach Children’s Hospital and 17 iPads to Holtz Children’s Hospital. “The money that we collect goes to giving out iPads,” says Deborah.

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Aaron’s iPad Lending Library presentation at Holtz Children’s Hospital.

They are happy to deliver new iPads, used iPads, Kindle Fires, Nooks or any electronic device along those lines that will keep cancer patients connected.  “We will happily take any device that would entertain children,” says Deborah.

Visit Aaron’s iPad Lending Library’s website (http://teamaaron.org/) to donate and find out more. Donations are tax deductible, as it’s a 501c3 organization. Aaron is now in first grade. His smile can light up a room. He loves to wear costumes, play with his brother and donate toys and give back to hospitals.

Sarah is a fifth grader at Binks Forest Elementary school and just returned from her safety patrol trip to Washington, DC.  She also loves to read, loves science and enjoys doing science experiments at home. She was just notified that she has won the Jefferson Award from WPTV for her work on Aaron’s iPads.  Her brothers Daniel (15) and Jonathan (7) are happy to help with the iPad project as well.

Aaron’s family is grateful for Otterbox and Trident cases for donating to their cause. The Village of Wellington recently donated 8 older excessed iPads. Other donations have come from Best Buy of Wellington.  Little Smiles, the Palm Beach Sheriff’s office and many individual donations. One local family gave an iPad instead of doing their Christmas gift exchange.

Sarah made a video about Aaron’s struggle and about the iPad Lending Library. You can visit this link to see the video.

The momentum keeps going, and their story is scheduled to air on the Today Show on Tuesday, March 25th.  You can also like their Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/AaronsLendingLibrary

April, 2014 – Wellington Art Society at Village Hall

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WELLINGTON ART SOCIETY SHOWCASING LOCAL ART AT VILLAGE HALL

The Wellington Art Society is hosting a reception on Tuesday March 25th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm in the ArtGallery at Village Hall.  The public is invited to attend and enjoy the local art on display.  Artists selected to participate in the rotating gallery exhibit will be recognized at the informal reception.  The Wellington Art Society will be displaying original works of art, books and prints for sale and have offered to provide light refreshments and door prizes for this event.

For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.

April, 2014 – 3rd Annual Kids Triathlon

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Third Annual Wellington Kids Triathlon

Calling all young athletes! Get ready to swim, bike and run in the Third Annual Wellington Kids Triathlon! This exciting and challenging endurance event takes place on Sunday, April 6th, 2014 and begins at the Wellington Aquatics Complex located at 12150 Forest Hill Boulevard.

The Wellington Kids Triathlon is limited to children born between 2000 and 2010 and is designed as an introduction to a multi-sport endurance event within a safe and positive environment. The top male and female finishers in each age group will receive a trophy and all participants will receive a medal. Registration is $35 and includes a t-shirt for each competitor.

Age Division Year Born Swim Distance Bike Distance Run Distance
Super Seniors 2000-2001 200 yards 4.0 miles 1.25 miles
Seniors 2002-2003 150 yards 4.0 miles 1.25 miles
Super Juniors 2004-2005 100 yards 2.0 miles 0.7 miles
Juniors 2006-2007 50 yards 2.0 miles 0.7 miles
Trikes 2008-2010 25 yards 0.4 miles 0.25 miles

Participants can register online at www.active.com, and must do so no later than Monday, March 31st 2014. No race day registrations will be accepted. All competitors must be current USA Triathlon (USAT) members. Registration is limited to the first 250 entries, so register early to secure your spot!

For additional details, visit http://www.wellingtonfl.gov/community/parks-and-recreation/special-events/wellington-kids-triathlon.html.

For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.

 

March, 2014 – Wellington High School Debate Students Go to Nationals

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TWENTY-FIVE HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE STUDENTS TO REPRESENT PALM BEACH COUNTY AT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT

Twenty-five high school debate students will represent Palm Beach County at the 2014 National Forensic League National Speech and Debate Tournament this June. The students have qualified to represent the Florida Oceanfront National Forensic League District in Overland Park, Kansas, June 14-20, 2014.

DUO INTERPRETATION: Angara Exantus & Gillian Maxwell (Royal Palm Beach) and Alaa Kaki & Denisha Colin (Royal Palm Beach)

ORIGINAL ORATORY: Emily Bocchino (Suncoast) and Kenneth Rodriguez (Suncoast)

DRAMATIC INTERPRETATION: Delisa Stephenson (Royal Palm Beach) and Nikita Grant (Royal Palm Beach)

HUMOROUS INTERPRETATION: Micaela Fagan (Dreyfoos School of the Arts) and Cedric Williams (Jupiter)

INTERNATIONAL EXTEMPORANEOUS: Michael Wang (Dreyfoos School of the Arts) and Natalia Castro (Jupiter)

UNITED STATES EXTEMPORANEOUS: Kwadjo Walker (Wellington) and Shamshad Ali (Suncoast)

LINCOLN DOUGLAS DEBATE: William Yurko (W.T. Dwyer) and Lindsey Mcnamara (W.T. Dwyer)

PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE: Alyssa Turk & William Turk (American Heritage) and Vinnie Gasso & Greg Foster (Wellington)

CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE: Alyssa Turk (American Heritage), Luke Longhofer (Suncoast), Michael Beer (Suncoast), Colin Duffy (Dreyfoos School of the Arts), and Haley Lichstein (Dreyfoos School of the Arts)

In addition, Wellington’s Alexa Fortuna has been chosen the Florida Oceanfront’s “Graduating Senior of the Year,” the NFL’s program that annually rewards students whose attitude transcends trophies and accolades; a student who characterizes the very traits of humility, integrity, leadership, respect and service touted by its Code of Honor. National finalists will be announced in May.

Several schools won overall tournament sweepstakes awards. Dreyfoos School of the Arts won the Florida Oceanfront District Congress Sweepstakes, Suncoast won the Speech Sweepstakes award, and Wellington won the Overall Sweepstakes and Debate Event Sweepstakes. Additionally, Wellington won the Florida Oceanfront District Sweepstakes Trophy, a traveling trophy based on cumulative success.

This was the inaugural Florida Oceanfront national qualifier. Schools in Palm Beach and Martin counties were previously members of the Florida Panther NFL District, but created their own regionalized district in October.

The Florida Oceanfront NFL District committee is comprised of Paul L. Gaba (chair, Wellington), David Childree (American Heritage), Eric Jeraci (Royal Palm Beach), Traci Lowe (Suncoast), and Kristie Taylor (Jupiter).

For more information, please contact Gaba at paul.gaba@palmbeachschools.org or 561-795-4911.