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Jupiter Medical Center Named Top Community Hospital
Jupiter Medical Center is recognized as one of Becker’s Healthcare’s “100 Great Community Hospitals” for 2024. “Our mission is to deliver world-class health care to our community. Being recognized by Becker’s Healthcare inspires us to continue to strive for excellence in all that we do,” says Amit Rastogi, MD, MHCM, President and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center. According to Becker, […] The post Jupiter Medical Center Named Top Community Hospital first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Bowl For Kids’ Sake
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties raise awareness and money at their annual bowling fundraiser, Bowl for Kids’ Sake, at Greenacres Bowl in West Palm Beach. More than 27 bowling teams and over 100 bowlers took part in the organization’s signature fundraiser. “We are deeply grateful to everyone who has supported our mission and contributed to […] The post Bowl For Kids’ Sake first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Surprise for Students
Ten lucky South Florida high school seniors had a lot to smile about. They each received $20,000 toward their college studies. Florida Power & Light surprised the college-bound kids with the NextEra Energy Scholarship for Students in Science, Engineering, Communication, Mathematics and Enrichment scholarships. The NextEra Energy Scholarship for students in SECME is a merit award of up to $20,000 […] The post Surprise for Students first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
The Ten Commandments (of Yogi Berra)
Let me share several things that became clear to me in recent days after leaders in the great state of Louisiana ordered all public schools and universities to post the Ten Commandments in “large, easily readable font” in every classroom. For one thing, Gov. Jeff Landry missed a significant opportunity, one I don’t want Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to let […] The post The Ten Commandments (of Yogi Berra) first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Champion of the Mat
Barron Roberts says Brazilian jiu-jitsu is like “human chess.” He should know. At age 12, Barron is ranked number one in the world in his age group. He will compete this August at what is considered the Olympics of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, The Abu Dhabi Combat Club World Championship in Las Vegas. An event with 30,000 tickets sold and $3.5 million […] The post Champion of the Mat first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Enhancing Water Safety
Drowning deaths are increasing in the United States for the first time in decades, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study. Florida has the dubious distinction of being No. 1 in drownings among One example was a “call to action” press conference held in June by the NCH Safe and Healthy Children’s Coalition, including over 70 […] The post Enhancing Water Safety first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
First Horizon Wins Volunteer Organization of the Year
First Horizon Corporation announced that it has been awarded the prestigious title of Volunteer Organization of the Year by Junior Achievement of South Florida. This recognition is a testament to the bank’s unwavering dedication to promoting financial literacy and empowering communities through financial education. First Horizon Bank has been actively involved in teaching financial literacy classes, aiming to equip individuals […] The post First Horizon Wins Volunteer Organization of the Year first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Red Meat Lover’s Club “Meating”
The Red Meat Lover’s Club , a South Florida-based business dining club, has announced that it is hosting a charity dinner at New York Prime Steakhouse in Boca Raton. The “Meating” will benefit the Jordan Avi Ogman Foundation, which was created by David and Stacey Ogman to save their 7-year-old child’s life after being diagnosed with TECPR2, a rare, fatal […] The post Red Meat Lover’s Club “Meating” first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Loggerhead Marinelife Center Named #1
Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) is honored to be voted as the No. 1 “Best Free Attraction” in USA Today’s 2024 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The winners were announced on Wednesday, June 26, after four weeks of online voting by the public. USA Today’s panel of travel experts and public votes selected the Center from among 20 nationwide nominees. Other nominees […] The post Loggerhead Marinelife Center Named #1 first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Big Dog Ranch Camp and Retreat
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Mentoring Program will bring 80 kids to enjoy a day full of activities at Big Dog Ranch Rescue. The all day camp/retreat allows the kid’s time to work with the rescue dogs and puppies. Participants will learn how to properly care for dogs by grooming, walking, washing, feeding and learning how to train them […] The post Big Dog Ranch Camp and Retreat first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
SHAKESPEARE SUMMER INTENSIVE
The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is delighted to introduce the Shakespeare Summer Intensive, a transformative program designed to immerse students in the world of Shakespeare while honoring the legacy of Mr. Alan Lebow, co-founder of the program’s sponsor, Kids’ Dreams, Inc. The five-day program begins on July 1 and offers an unparalleled opportunity for students to delve into […] The post SHAKESPEARE SUMMER INTENSIVE first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
“Saving Sanctuary”
Crowds gathered for a special screening of the new independent short film “Saving Sanctuary, directed & produced by local filmmaker Grace Marrero. The film follows Busch Wildlife Sanctuary’s 3-year journey of building a new wildlife sanctuary from the ground up and relocating over 200 animals. Busch Wildlife Sanctuary purchased the new, 19.4-acre Jupiter Farms site in November 2020—about three times […] The post “Saving Sanctuary” first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
S.A.L.T.Y.
The West Palm Beach Fishing Club took to the water to help cultivate the next generation of responsible young anglers. It’s all part of the S.A.L.T.Y. Youth Fishing Program, supported by the Palm Beach County Fishing Foundation. Each child receives a rod, tackle and gear as part of the program. With the assistance of S.A.L.T.Y. volunteers, the kids learned to […] The post S.A.L.T.Y. first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Record-Breaking Spay Day
There’s no denying Peggy Adams Animal ni Rescue League free spay day was an overwhelming success! Ten veterinarians and 12 veterinary students provided a record breaking 669 community cats with free spay and neuter surgery. And it all happened in just a single day. The organization’s first TNVR (Trap Neuter Vaccinate Return) Spay Day of the year has made a […] The post Record-Breaking Spay Day first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
4th on Flagler
Get ready for a “Red, White and True” celebration at this year’s 4th on Flagler festivities in downtown West Palm Beach. The event is the largest waterfront Independence Day celebration in South Florida, and more than 50,000 people are expected to attend. The 4th on Flagler will run from 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. The fireworks will […] The post 4th on Flagler first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Retiring Old Glory
The American flag symbolizes freedom, strength, valor and justice. When it becomes tattered and can no longer serve as a symbol of the United States, the U.S. Flag Code says it should be retired in a dignified manner. The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County has made it easy for residents to retire old American flags. Please drop them […] The post Retiring Old Glory first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
TGH Foundation Fund Helps East Coast Patients Access Cutting-Edge Care
Since 2020, TGH has been creating a framework of state-of-the-art services connecting patients in Palm Beach and Martin counties with the expertise and innovation of a preeminent academic health system. This has been great news for patients on Florida’s East Coast needing a higher level of care. With a clear path to TGH, patients no longer have to leave the […] The post TGH Foundation Fund Helps East Coast Patients Access Cutting-Edge Care first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Breaking Down Mental Health Barriers
For over 40 years, Adopt-A-Family has served the Palm Beach County community by ending and preventing thousands of episodes of homelessness for families with minor children. These households often endure traumas and stresses that lead to disproportionately high rates of mental illness. Unfortunately, due to difficult circumstances, many are not able to access mental health care. “Mounting bills, a lack […] The post Breaking Down Mental Health Barriers first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Did you adopt anybody?
All of us need to be adopted. And we need to do some adopting. I’ve learned this after being offered the lesson a number of times in letters responding to my bloviating commentary. The light finally dawned. I figure it’s so important that even St. Peter, deciding who gets past him and who doesn’t in the long line at the […] The post Did you adopt anybody? first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Fireworks & Furry Friends
Independence Day may be fun for us, but it can be very frightening and even dangerous for pets. July 5 is the busiest day of the year at animal shelters because they take in pets that ran away in fright the night before. These pets are often found miles from their homes, disoriented and exhausted. If your pet is upset […] The post Fireworks & Furry Friends first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
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