215 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 – (561) 650-8595
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10610 West Forest Hill Blvd #20, Wellington, FL 33414 – (561) 792-2220
By Saucy Sarah
Oli’s Fashion Cuisine has its roots in Wellington. Even the name of the restaurant hails from Wellington’s founder, Charles Oliver Wellington. Oli’s mission is to source local, fresh products to create its delectable and visually stunning dishes. Now with a satellite restaurant on Clematis, Oli’s edible art is easy to experience, no matter where you live in the county.
My dining companion and I visited the new sister-restaurant on Clematis. The décor is sleek and modern with a hint of whimsy in the use of reclaimed planks of wood displayed like art along the stone walls. Glittering chandeliers hang above the tables decked out in crisp white linen. Everything is art at Oli’s, especially the food.
For a starter we chose the wild mushroom flatbread ($10). The grilled bread was piled high with a hearty variety of wild mushrooms—crimini, oyster, and shitake—paired with rich dollops of creamy farm-fresh ricotta and just a hint of truffle. A crisp white chardonnay will pair nicely with this beginner.
For our entrées we chose the pan roasted salmon ($22) and the Buffalo Ricotta Ravioli ($21). The salmon was seared to perfection, giving the outer exterior an incredibly crisp crust housing a rich buttery interior. The mix of spinach, edamame, and mushrooms in the light lemon sauce that accompanies the salmon is a marvel of textures and flavors. I could not help but eat every last morsel of this winning combination. A perfect pairing and a flawless dish.
The buffalo ricotta ravioli comes dressed in a lemon butter sauce with wonderfully salty bits of prosciutto. Fresh pasta encases the ultra-rich buffalo ricotta. A magical partnership. This dish is the true essence of what pasta should be; handmade, unadorned, not heavy handed on the sauce.
For dessert (for how could we pass up dessert when all else had been so spectacular?) we chose the infamous banana bread pudding. The bread pudding did not fail and the portion was grand enough for two. Warm, heady with brandy and cream, the finale of our meal left us stunned into pleasurable silence.
I look forward to my next meal at Oli’s. I plan to try the “Chef’s Menu” a prefix four course menu offered daily between 4:40pm and 6:30pm for $29.00 per person. A very good deal for such high quality and locally sourced dishes. Weather Wellington or West Palm, I highly recommend Oli’s for your next special meal.
In her previous life, Sarah, a Palm Beach County Native, spent ten years working in various high-end eating establishments around South Florida. She is currently a fiction thesis candidate in the MFA program at Florida International University where she also teaches creative writing and rhetoric. If that is not enough, Sarah is also the owner of Cakes by Sarah, a local custom cake shop. Sarah lives in Lake Worth with her husband and two beautiful boys. “Food, fiction, and family are my life.”
Artists and their creative methods have always fascinated me. Recently, I spoke with Erik Kučera, an artist who came to this country to pursue his dreams. His imaginative philosophy is intriguing. I thought it would be a breath of fresh air to pass his thoughts along to our Around Wellington readers.
Erik Kučera at work in his studio Photo: Courtesy E. Kučera
“I am an artist because to be anything else would be untrue. Through my art I hope to bring awareness to situations in the world which are not always so easy to talk about or even read about.” – Erik Kučera
Mask Photo: Courtesy E. Kučera
Erik Kučera is an award-winning artist born in Slovakia and is now currently living in Palm Beach. Erik has been working in the art industry for over 20 years, working successfully as a goldsmith and jeweler in Europe until finding his passion in the visual arts in drawing, painting and sculpting. Since then, Kučera has exhibited in over 200 solo and group shows around the world.
– Erik Kučera (a segment from the artist’s statement)
LHB: Why do you do what you do?
EK: No matter what I have done, I have always had the desire to do something creative. There is something in me, which pushes me to never stop, to always keep experimenting, testing and constantly bringing in new materials and techniques into my work. I can’t imagine ever doing anything else.
It is a wonderful feeling for me to be able to see the fruits of my labor. I love to see how people react… and I share in their joy and surprise as they look at my work. For me, the highlight is to see how kids react. It gives me great pleasure to see that I can create something that makes them so happy.
I love to dream and then show my dreams to others. There are times when my work can be stressful, when there are the pressures of deadlines or when materials don’t behave the way you wish they would… still, I would not change my job for any other.
LHB: What inspires you?
EK: Everything around me can suddenly become an inspiration. More often than not, it will often be something from a machine or technology that inspires me, which one can easily see from the majority of work that I create. There is often a very strong influence of Gematria [Hebrew numerology], astronomy and history combined together. The ideas come quickly. First, I think of what I want to create. Thereafter, I think about how I want it to look and how I will go about creating it. As I work, I must always listen to music. It keeps my spirits high and takes me to the place I need to be to create what is in my soul.
LHB: What materials do you prefer to use?
EK: In the beginning, I only created works on paper with marker. It was simple and it was good, but soon the paper was not big enough for me. I had to move to canvas or wood just to try to satiate my ever-growing appetite for size. I also love to recycle items and use them in new and challenging ways. Attempting to combine materials that don’t normally fit together is a wonderful way to do so. The amazing thing is that when you pull it off, you can create a symbiotic effect between the materials – which is more expressive than with just one material alone.
LHB: Do you have a common theme?
EK: All of my pieces center on carefully planned details of my interpretation of themes… and thoughts that I want to express. In nearly every work I have done you will find two signature aspects: my checkered pattern and technical elements.
The design is where I start. It is the seed that I have sown and has flourished into everything that comes thereafter. The checkered pattern bends and moves and changes colors. It creates depth and movement and gives the onlooker the feeling as if they are always moving deeper into my images. I have coined a term for my designs: Surreallations. In addition, I almost always combine a technical element to my works. It can be parts of a machine, plumbing, a battery, etc. It gives my piece a feeling of completion.
LHB: Please explain your term “Surreallations” in more detail.
EK: Surreallations is the illusion of movement and depth in design. I created this concept many years ago and have continued to expand upon it with each new piece. Surreallations is an intense checkered pattern that changes color, depth, speed and shape. It is my intention that, with a subtle peripheral look, the average person will be able to spot “a Kučera” through its familiar Surreallation design.
LHB: What is special and/or different about your works of art?
EK: One of the motivating factors in my design is to express themes and stories in new and imaginative ways. When I take ideas – such as those from Kabbalah or Ayurveic* healing – I don’t just try to make an old idea better. Rather, I try to create a new story with my own technique and combine images from the world of my own imagination. I always try to create something positive in my own way; images that will make people stop and think… to evoke feelings of joy and pleasure – never to cause sadness or depression. I don’t know anyone who would want to look at gloomy images. I don’t.
* Ayurveic: a 5,000-year-old system of natural healing.
Erik Kućera’s Surreallation technique featured at Kretzer Piano’s Keys To The City reception. Photo: Eric Baumel
Erik Kučera’s works are on display and for sale through various galleries and exhibitions all over the world. The artist offers originals or limited edition artist embellished Giclée prints via his website. For more information go to:
The future belongs to a different kind of person with a different kind of mind: artists, inventors, storytellers-creative and holistic “right-brain” thinkers whose abilities mark the fault line between who gets ahead and who doesn’t. Drawing on research from around the world, Pink outlines the six fundamentally human abilities that are absolute essentials for professional success and personal fulfillment–and reveals how to master them. A Whole New Mind takes readers to a daring new place, and a provocative and necessary new way of thinking about a future that’s already here. – A Whole New Mind description, Amazon.com
2) The Norton Museum Presents:
A Major Retrospective of
Designer David Webb’s Jewelry, 1960-1975
Exhibition Features Mid-Century Designs,
Including Bejeweled Animals and Pieces Owned by Jacqueline Kennedy
David Webb: Society’s Jeweler will bring together 80 extraordinary examples of Webb’s jewelry from necklaces and rings to pieces made in hammered gold, jade, coral, enamel, and precious stones. The exhibition will also feature preparatory drawings and special displays that offer behind-the-scenes insights into the making of Webb’s jewelry, as well as photographs, magazine spreads, and advertisements that demonstrate the taste-making position Webb held in American high society. The exhibition is on view through April 13, 2014. – Norton Press Release.
3) Celebrate Spring at The Morikami’s largest event:
The 35th annual Hatsume Fair promises to be a spectacular event for the entire family! Celebrating the first bud of spring, Hatsume, the Morikami’s largest annual event, transforms the normally tranquil Morikami Park into a unique Japanese spring festival. The event will feature multiple stages of continuous entertainment where guests can experience taiko drumming performances, martial art and bonsai demonstrations, a costume contest, fashion show, and much more! Avenues of artisan booths, anime dealers, plant sales, Asian and American food vendors, the Kirin Beer Garden, children’s activities and a bonsai exploration area will also be featured and are sure to delight festival-goers. – Morikami Website
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Saturday, March 29th and Sunday, March 30th
11 am to 6 pm
4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, FL
Phone: 561-495-0233
Admission: $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 10 and under;
FREE for museum members ages 3 and under.
4) Experience World Class Dressage in Wellington:
The Adequan Global Dressage Festival offers a wide range of competitions to suit both the amateur and professional rider. The circuit offers eleven weeks of National USDF-sanctioned competitions, with conveniently scheduled training, young horse, young rider, amateur, open and a full range of Small and Large Tour and Para events. Each CDI Weekend features the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle on a Friday evening, under the lights, offering a unique international and festive atmosphere for riders, owners and spectators alike. In 2014, competition prize money over the entire circuit will offer more than $300,000.00, making the Adequan Global Dressage Festival one of the richest dressage circuits on the globe.
For the calendar of events and more information see:
Curated by Lisa Rockford, Outside The Box is the second biennial exhibition of outdoor, site-specific art in Palm Beach County, FL. This unique and alternative format, situated at the uniquely prestigious Whitespace – The Mordes Collection, features innovative contemporary artists that will interact with the unique landscape & outdoor environment. Artists in South Florida working in installation art, mixed media, sculpture, video art, new media, sound, and performance will be included in this exhibition. A piece by our featured artist, Erik Kučera, will be included in this collection. For more information go to:
Lori Hope Baumel and her husband Eric live in Wellington and have three children.
Their eldest, Sam, 27, is a media producer and conceptual artist who currently resides in (extremely hipster) Brooklyn, NY. Her younger children, Evan and Rachel, wrote the Around Wellington “Teen Talk” column in previous years. Rachel, 24, lives and works in Boston, MA and Evan, 21, is a senior at American University in Washington DC. Eric has practiced radiology in Wellington since 1991. His many talents include artist, cook, photographer and, recently, medical app developer. You can learn more about Lori at www.loribaumel.com or read her blog: www.grownupcamp.tumblr.com
I’ve just put the answering machine on, cancelled my afternoon meetings, locked my door and pulled the shades. And do you know why? No, it’s not another bad haircut. It’s so I can take a nap. There, I’ve said it and I feel better already.
My name’s Alan, I’m a napper, and I’m not embarrassed to admit it. Okay, maybe a little. Only seniors and small children are allowed to nap and tell in our can-do culture, but whoever said “you snooze, you lose” should be given a blankey and told to go lay down.
According to a non-profit research firm called SNORE (Start Napping Or Remain Exhausted), approximately 56 percent of all adults between the ages of 21 and 59 nap at least twice a week. Those who do nap regularly report the following benefits:
Less Colds and Viruses
Napping helps keep your immune system strong so you can fight off germs and viruses present in your everyday environment. Take for instance, that wheezing, gagging guy who touched the door knob right before you. Without a nap: you’re a goner on a slow donkey ride to sick-bed city. With a nap: life is good, and gagging guy gags alone.
Or how about that woman in front of you on the check out line at the market? The one that sneezed violently three times in rapid succession in your direction while you stood there defenselessly clutching your boneless chicken breast and low-fat fudgesicles. Again, without a nap, you’re on the express line to upper respiratory misery. With a nap, sneezey, dopey, grumpy, sleepy, happy and doc could all cough in your face and you’d go home healthy.
Fewer Injuries At Home
Let’s face it, napping is one of the safest things you can do around your home. Sure, there’s the chance you’ll wake up groggy to the sound of a ringing phone and — lurching into action — stub your toe on the edge of a doorframe or table then finish with a flourish by cracking your head against a stereo speaker on the way down. But if you can relate to that scenario, I have to ask: Were you really napping or were you sleeping off the effects of some serious nipping? (Studies show that napping and excessive nipping have a similar horizontal result, but nippers are more prone to injury when vertical.)
More Mental Sharpness
In an age when Americans average less sleep at night (6.7 hours compared to 7.5 hours 15 years ago), catching some extra z’s during the day is more important than ever for efficient brain function. Those who do make time to “drop out and drop off” tend to resurface with enhanced mental skills. Just to offer a small example, I used to cover up my inability to remember people’s names by calling them “Champ” or “Kiddo.” With the mental boost I’ve gained through napping, I now call people real names like “Regina,” “Garrett,” and “Jamie.” My accuracy rate is a respectable 71 percent.
Thanks to napping, I’ve also improved my ability while showering to recall which body parts I’ve washed and which I haven’t gotten to yet. And those days when I used to walk from the living room to the kitchen with a sense of urgency only to stare blankly at the appliances before withdrawing in bewilderment are largely a thing of the past.
A Youthful Appearance
Forget botox injections, hair replacement, eyelid surgery or shopping at The Gap. To look young beyond your years, nothing gives you that fresh-faced glow and boundless energy like regularly scheduled day snoozes.
Granted, the period immediately after a nap can leave you looking a little rough around the edges – especially if you’ve spent an hour or two in one position and awake with creases on your face that resemble a street map of downtown San Francisco. But these markings are only temporary and are swiftly replaced by a youth that defies the truth. Indeed, at the age of 50, I’m often mistaken for a man of 39 or 40 . . . even younger when I remember to hold in my stomach and stop talking about my boyhood crush on Barbara Eden.
I didn’t wake up one morning and decide to make a big issue about napping and the stigma it still unfairly holds for those of us who fall into that awkward age group between infancy and old fart. But if others are covering up their napping habit as I have for fear of public ridicule, it’s high time someone stood up, stretched, fixed their hair, and set the record straight about this misunderstood act.
Be Good to Your Faucets, and They’ll Be Good to You!
No one likes cleaning their bathroom or kitchen. Hey, it’s hard work!
But did you know that you can make your faucets last longer, and that all faucets, old and new, can help conserve huge amounts of water?
It’s true, and below you’ll find the proof.
A faucet is something you turn on and off. Turn it on, you get water. Turn it off, the flow of water stops.
Alas, if only it were that simple.
But faucets, bless their little hearts, have moving parts, and anything with moving parts is prone to need a repair…maybe later than sooner, but there’s no avoiding the inevitable.
So what can you do to extend the life of your faucets? Actually, quite a bit:
Treat them gently…when turning water on and off, use normal hand pressure only;
New houses often have dirt or metal in the water lines, which can damage faucet washers. So keep a supply of various size washers on hand…that way you can change them when your faucets start dripping;
Clean your chrome fittings with a soft cloth moistened with vinegar, rubbing alcohol or glass cleaner;
For lacquered brass faucets, use a mild detergent…for un-lacquered brass faucets, brass cream will do the job nicely;
If the brass lacquer coating on your faucets gets scratched, you can prevent tarnishing by coating the scratch with clear nail polish;
Lemon rind works wonders with tarnished brass or copper;
Older steel faucets and fittings can be scrubbed clean with a mild scouring powder.
Eventually, as we said, preventive medicine alone won’t do the trick. In fact, a faucet that drips, on average, one drop of water per second can waste up to 100 gallons of water in just a week.
Before you think of buying a replacement faucet, the professionals at (company name) suggest you first try replacing the washer. But this time, leave those rubber washers on the hardware store shelf and purchase a supply of ceramic disc valves, instead. These offer a lifetime of drip-free performance, which saves you money on maintenance and water.
Of course, faucets do eventually call it quits, great washers or not. Or, you might simply want a different look in your kitchen or bath. In that case, we suggest you buy faucets with aerated flow restrictors which incorporate air into the water stream. The result is a bubbling flow that provides excellent rinsing action while reducing water usage.
If new fixtures happen to be on your current shopping list, we invite you to call Hi-Tech Plumbing for suggestions, installations or just good ole’ information.
Hi-Tech plumbing is a local plumbing contractor by the Wellington area who specializes in plumbing, water filtration and now we will be opening our newest division- Air Conditioning.
For more information visit our website at www.hi-techplumbing.com or call our office at 561-790-6966.
It is truly heartwarming to see kids pitching in and learning about how they can be a part of their future through conservation, preservation and environmental efforts. As always the best place to see those lessons taught is in the home in their own lives.
We have a saying around here, “we don’t want to waste anything so we don’t end up living in a crate.” The saying was derived from reading a book called, “The Kids’ Money Book”, by Neale S. Godfrey. In the book there is a cartoon of the main character, Buck, stuck in a crate with a caption, “When opportunity knocks you should take advantage of it”. So we look for opportunities to save money and the environment. Rampant commercialism to buy stuff ultimately puts a toll on the environment either through disposal or in production and transportation. Whenever possible we follow the motto, “why buy new when used will do.” Thrift stores and yards sales are treasure hunting grounds.
Opportunities to save on our utility bill are also helping the environment. My goal is to teach the kids to use less water, gas and electricity. Since I have 2 kids, each one has a special job. There is a save water guru and a turn off lights guru. We talk about turning off lights and appliances when we aren’t using them. The designated guru will be the one to turn off lights if they find them on or turn off an appliance. The water guru is in charge of making sure everyone is using their own glass and not using a new glass for every drink of water. Unfortunately, mom is often the “guru”, but I get occasional surprises of kids in action. We talk about walking or biking places close by and usually make it walking to school which means not oversleeping, even mom! We can also walk to the library, store, post office and playground.
Recycling and trash organization is a big part of our environmental effort. Compost is separated from trash and recyclables to the nth degree. Recycling was always done, but since the town started charging by the bag for trash and no charge for recycling, we’ve become zealot penny-pinchers.
Melanie Lewis is the mother of 2 active young boys. She is married and works part-time as a Silpada representative and a weight loss consultant. She enjoys book club, and playing with her Blue-mitted Ragdoll, Percy and Golden Retriever, Rosie.
On occasion we all get off our game. Sometimes life with kids or our jobs just makes us feel like we have little time for ourselves. Remember on the airplane they tell you to put your own oxygen mask on first? Well, we need to fill our tank before we are any good to others. Many of my clients feel that they don’t have time to exercise or eat right. Together we put together a plan to take overwhelm out of it and keep it simple. Some of the things we focus on are…
Top Ten Tips to stay in balance:
While the theory to, Eat three meals a day with very little snacking is the most common way for people to feel sustained energy without hunger it is not for everyone, every individual needs to observe and listen to their own body to understand it’s unique needs.
Watch portion control. On a scale of 1 to 10, eat to a 7. Not too full and not too hungry.
Know that all food has different energy and eat according to your current needs. When you are feeling sluggish you need foods that increase your energy and when you are feeling flighty you need grounding foods.
Approach eating with mindfulness and reverence, before your meals take a few slow breathes to calm your mind and appreciate your food.
Chew slowly and thoroughly, sitting in a calm atmosphere and allowing yourself the pleasure of enjoying what you eat.
Eatwhole foods, stay away from processed foods, artificial sweeteners, caffeine, sugar, and of coarse alcohol and tobacco. Drink plenty of water and eat plenty of vegetables, fruits, whole-grains, and beans. Cooking at home gives you control over the ingredients as opposed to eating out, focus on freshness while keeping ingredients organic to eliminate adding toxins to your body.
Take quiet time, everyone should take at least 15 minutes to themselves in silence everyday to recharge. You will be able to see things clearer with your heart and mind stilled, your intuitive sense heightens and you will feel clear and confident. While you’re at it, count your blessings. It’s not a bad idea to physically write them down, start a gratitude journal.
Laugh everyday!
Give someone a hug
Exercise at least four days a week. Give yoga a try. It is the only form of exercise that massages your internal organs, works your body and helps to calm your mind all at the same time. How’s that for a time saver?
Sounds simple right? These tips are easy so why don’t we always do it. Sometimes we have emotions that get in the way of our plans. Maybe the food is comforting, or we have other things going on in our life that are draining our energy so we don’t exercise. This is what a health coach does. We help you determine the underlying reasons why we sabotage ourselves. It isn’t about counting calories. When you become in balance, your life, your body and your mind all come to homeostasis.
Sherri Mraz also known as the Cookin’ Yogi, works with clients privately and in groups to improve their health. She teaches healthy cooking classes, yoga and is a public speaker. Sherri has trained at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in NYC and is certified through Teachers College Columbia University and by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP). She is also registered with the Yoga Alliance at the advanced teacher level, a member of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and studied at The Hippocrates Health Institute. She studied ancient nutritional wisdom, and the latest diet and healthy lifestyle trends with renowned experts such as Dr. Mehmet Oz, Deepak Chopra, Dr. Andrew Weil, Dr. Walter Willet, Dr. Anne Marie Colbin, and Dr. Neal Bernard. Please contact her at Sherri@CookinYogi.com or visit her website at www.CookinYogi.com
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They were never handsome and often came
with a hormone imbalance manifested by corpulence,
a yodel of a voice or ears big as kidneys.
But each was brave. More than once a sidekick
has thrown himself in front of our hero in order
to receive the bullet or blow meant for that
perfect face and body.
Thankfully, heroes never die in movies and leave
the sidekick alone. He would not stand for it.
Gabby or Pat, Pancho or Andy remind us of a part
of ourselves,
the dependent part that can never grow up,
the part that is painfully eager to please,
always wants a hug and never gets enough.
Who could sit in a darkened theatre, listen
to the organ music and watch the best
of ourselves lowered into the ground while
the rest stood up there, tears pouring off
that enormous nose.
ZOOvies: Florida’s First Outdoor 3D Movie Experience
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The public is invited to enjoy an inspiring family movie during “ZOOvies,” Florida’s first outdoor 3D movie experience, to be held at the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society on Friday, February 28, 2014, with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. and the movie beginning at 7 p.m. A 3D screen and a 2D screen will be set up in the Fountain Plaza, and guests are invited to bring blankets, cushions or low-rise beach chairs chairs for their comfort.
The first “ZOOvies” presentation, produced by Twilight Features, will be “RIO 3D.” The Zoo’s hyacinth macaw, Perus, will greet guests as a species ambassador and a close relative of Blu, a Spix’s macaw that is the lead character in the movie. Both hyacinth macaws and Spix’s macaws are endangered species.
“Perus,” a hyacinth macaw
Photo by Dan Mergens
“We’re proud to be the first venue to offer an outdoor 3D movie experience, showcasing a movie with a message,” said Ron Brooks, Events Manager for the Zoo. “We hope when people attend ‘ZOOvies,’ they will not only have fun, but also leave with a greater understanding of how animals like macaws are impacted by human actions.”Popcorn, snacks, hot dogs and refreshments will be available for purchase, along with beer & wine cash bars for those 21 and over. Admission includes full Zoo access until the movie starts. Please note, some animals may not be fully visible after dusk. Admission is as follows: Member adults $9, Non-member adults $10, Member child $6, Non-member child $7, under 3 Free.
The Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches exists to inspire people to act on behalf of wildlife and the natural world. We advance our conservation mission through endangered species propagation, education and support of conservation initiatives in the field. Our commitment to sustainable business practices elevates our capacity to inspire others.
The Palm Beach Zoo is located at 1301 Summit Boulevard in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, except Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.
The family-friendly run-walk supports Florida-based brain cancer research
WHO: The 5K organized by Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure (abc2.org) will bring together more than 1,000 runners, walkers and volunteers to raise awareness and funding for brain tumor research in the state of Florida. This event pays tribute to those who have lost their battle with brain tumors while celebrating and empowering local survivors.
WHEN: Sunday, March 30th beginning at 7:30 a.m.
WHERE: John Prince Park in Lake Worth, Florida. Details and online registration are available at www.fbc5k.org
WHAT: The 5th Annual Florida Brain Cancer 5k will be a fun-filled day aimed at surpassing last year’s $150,000 dollars raised. The family-friendly morning includes:
– Survivors Tribute at 7:00 a.m.: The courage and determination of survivors will be celebrated.
– Awards Ceremony at 9:00 a.m.: Featuring Honorary Race Chair Anne Gannon
– Kids Fun Run: The Family Fun Run, meant for kids under 12 years old, will be a short fun run held right off the main event area.
– Wall of Hope: The Wall of Hope, a wall of photos of survivors as well as those who lost their battle, will be raised in the Survivors Tent on Event Day
WHY: Every year more than 210,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with a primary or metastatic brain tumor. A leading cause of cancer deaths in children and young adults, brain tumors cannot be prevented because their causes are unknown. The need for research funding to support discovery of new treatment therapies has never been greater.
IMPACT: Event proceeds have helped Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure partner with the Florida Center for Brain Tumor Research (FCBTR), to award over $575,000 in research grants to Florida based researchers including Dr. Derek Duckett of Scripps Florida. This year’s event will support the University of Florida’s newly established Brain Tumor Immunotherapy Program, led by Dr. Duane Mitchell.
SPONSORS: Rendina Family Foundation, The Case Foundation, Genentech, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Delray Medical Center, South Florida Radiation Oncology, Miami Neuroscience Center at Larkin, Palm Beach Broadcasting – Sunny 107.9, WIRK 103.1, X 102.3, WRMF 97.9
The Florida Foodie
My dining companion and I visited the new sister-restaurant on Clematis. The décor is sleek and modern with a hint of whimsy in the use of reclaimed planks of wood displayed like art along the stone walls. Glittering chandeliers hang above the tables decked out in crisp white linen. Everything is art at Oli’s, especially the food.
For a starter we chose the wild mushroom flatbread ($10). The grilled bread was piled high with a hearty variety of wild mushrooms—crimini, oyster, and shitake—paired with rich dollops of creamy farm-fresh ricotta and just a hint of truffle. A crisp white chardonnay will pair nicely with this beginner.
