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June 2014 • vol.12 • issue 3
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h, oh, oh! I just pushed my exercise regimen up a notch, and
am determined to cut out the
junk fund and improve my diet to one that
promises to prolong life.
What would inspire this? Remember
that little daughter I once wrote about in
my column in the Sun-Sentinel? She and
her hubby, living in NYC, are expecting a
baby girl in late November !
It just doesn’t get any better!
I want to be around to watch when that
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baby is old enough to go to Disney and
coerce her Mom and Dad into jumping
on one of those “thrill” rides. And oh, the
teen years. I can’t wait to watch that from
the grandma’s vantage!
Joshing abit, this is truly the most exhilarating news that I’ve had since she,
herself, was born.
The news couldn’t have come at a better time, as I am still recovering from getting slammed off the road by a young motorist on a parallel road along A1A.
The little HHR Chevy, now history,
was deemed a total loss.
So, needless to say, I have been a bit preoccupied. Thus the small issue this month.
To all the wonderful groups that are not
featured in this issue, you will be included in our October issue.. Funding Arts
Broward, Children’s Home Society, UM
Women’s annual luncheon are but a few
that will be featured.
Meanwhile, even though South Florida
Social goes dark, South Florida continues
to buzz during the summer.
“Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy” will
heat up the stage at the Broward Center
for the Performing Arts on July 22-27.
This production has been proclaimed,
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Renowned theatrical and circus impresario Neil Goldberg is the creator and director of this production.
The production is part of Broadway
Across America series.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, South
Florida will host its always popular Fort
Lauderdale’s Finest Gala on June 28 at
the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort in Fort
Lauderdale.
Call 954-739-5006 for more information or reservations.
Also on the summer slate, the 2014
Hispanic Women of Distinction luncheon
will take place Aug. 15 at the Signature
Grand in Davie.
Some 13 notable Hispanic women will
be recognized at the luncheon.
They include Maria Mercedes Becerra,
president of Fundacion Entre Nosotras,
Miami; Diana Brooks, managing director,
VSBrooks Advertising, Coral Gables; Ana
M. Cedeno, CEO of Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Fort Lauderdale; Lourdes Martinez
Cowgill, Ph.D., senior director of college
counseling, International College Counselors, Fort Lauderdale; Gloria M. Garces,
co-owner, Events LLC and director of
Community andPublic Affairs, MIRA TV;
Maria Hernendez,chief innovation office,
Latin America IBM Corporation, Boca
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Raton; Dr. Anele Ramia Manfredini, physician, Women’s Health, Holy Cross Hospital, Fort Lauderdale; Ana Murillo, debuty sergeant, Broward Sheriff’s Office,
Sunrise; Sandra Muvdi, president, founder
of Jessica June Children’s Cancer Foundation, Fort Lauderdale; Dr. Ana Maria
Puga, medical director, Broward Health
Children’s Diagnotic Center, Fort Lauderdale; Monica Rabassa, VP of marketing,
corporate communications and public affairs, Univision Radio, Miami; and Rev.
Dr. Elizabeth D. Rios, executive pastor,
Save the Nations Church & founder, Center fo Emerging Female Leadership/Latinas of Legacy, Miramar.
The Latin Pioneer of the Year award
will go to Helen Aguirre Ferre, an awardwinning, bilingual journalist who maneuvers through various media platforms to
deliver the news and analysis in print and
broadcast media. Ferre has been doing
this for more than two decades.
For information or reservations, call 954822-7879 or visit www.wedoevents.net.
Have a great summer, be kind to yourselves, and as for me, I’m off to the Big
Apple!
Until next time ...Betty Williams
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Five South Florida leaders to be honored as
2014 ‘Fathers of the Year’
by American Diabetes Association
FORT LAUDERDALE: The American Diabetes Association, in association with the
Father’s Day Council, will present the
annual “Fathers of the Year” awards gala
and reception on Friday, June 13, at The
Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale Beach, 1 N.
Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
Stephen G. Mehallis, president and
CEO of the Harry To Mangurian Foundation; Ted Morse, CEO of Ed Morse Automotive Group; Dr. Patrick Taylor, CEO of
Holy Cross Hospital; Gregg Wallick, CEO
of Best Roofing Inc. and attorney Lorenzo
Williams, senior partner with Gary, Williams, Parenti, Watson & Gary, P.L. are
this year’s distinguished honorees.
ADA and the Father’s Day Council
annually honor more than 100 men from
throughout the country, as outstanding fathers and community leaders. 2014 marks
the first year that the event will be held in
Fort Lauderdale.
Honorees were selected by the National Father’s Day Council, which recognizes fathers for their demonstrated ability
to serve as role models for their children,
while making positive differences in their
communities.
“We’re pleased to welcome this South
Florida group of exceptional fathers, who
have so admirably balanced the role of being a father with successful careers and lo-
Honoree Gary Wallach was out of town, but his children were at the pre-reception
to represent him: Zachary Wallick, left, Dakota Wallick and Ian Wallick.
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Honoree Lorenzo Williams, attorney, second from left; with family members,
son and also attorney Amar Williams, left; wife Jovita and daughter, Roshandia Gaines.
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Honoree Ted Morse’s children and grandsons, left to right, standing: Tyler Martinez, grandson;
Teddy Morse Jr., son; left to right, seated: Alden Martinez, grandson, Chris Martinez, son-in-law;
and daughter Cathy Martinez.
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Rosemary Larson celebrates a milestone birthday
with an intimate group of friends at Café Vico.
Candace shares her selections of Rose’ for the coming summer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Candace Proctor, owner of 33rd Street Wine,
explores a variety of Rose’ wines.
On The Cover
The American Diabetes Association, in conjunction with the Father’s Day
Council, will honor the chosen 2014 ‘Fathers of the Year’ on June 13. Seen,
from left, are Dr. Karan Munuswamy, 2014 South Florida Father’s Day
Council chair; honoree Stephen G. Mehallis, president and CEO of the Harry
T. Mangurian Foundation; Dawn Seay, executive director of the America
Diabetes Association; Lorenzo Williams, senior partner with the law firm,
Gary, Parenti, Watson & Gary, P.L.; and Ted Morse, CEO of the Ed Morse
Automotive Group. (Cover photo and photos above by Marc S. Sillman.)
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Broward Center hosts exciting opening of
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Huizenga Pavilion
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ith fireworks, spotlights,
champagne popping and a private performance by Sheryl
Krall, the opening of the Huizenga Pavilion at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts had all the trappings of an
opening night Hollywood premiere.
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Linda and Doug Von Allmen underwrote the event, which drew more than
500 guests.
Kelley Shanley, president and CEO
of the Center, had the most exciting announcement: an anonymous donor has offered to match, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1
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1 H. Wayne Huizenga turned the tables on society photographer David Decoteau when he grabbed Decoteau’s camera and snapped his photo. 2 Monica Squier and Jack Abdo. 3 George Platt, left,
and Kelley Shanley, president and CEO of the Center. 4 Attorney Bill Scherer and his wife, Anne. 5 Marti Huizenga visits with her cousin, Scott Baynes. 6 Terry and Jamie Stiles. Stiles Construction,
along with Miller Construction, were contractors on the Huizenga Pavilion. 7 Jay and Pam Huizenga Alexander, who reside in Stuart. 8 Steve Hudson, left, of the Hudson Family Foundation; and Wayne
Huizenga Jr. 9 John and Mimi Bauer. 10 David and Michelle Simon, publisher of Lifestyle magazine.
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2014 ‘Fathers of the Year’
Huizenga Pavilion
million in gifts to the Encore campaign.
Rose Miniaci, Charles L. Palmer, Bernard J. Peck, Ramon Rodriguez and Marti
Huizenga are co-chairs of the Encore
campaign.
Shanley thanked Marti Huizenga for
her and husband Wayne’s substantial
contribution to the project, thus the ap-
propriate name, Shanley noted, was the
Huizenga Pavilion. Lisa Kitei, executive
director of the Broward Performing Arts
Foundation, expressed her gratitude to
underwriters and sponsors who made it
possible to create the unforgettable opening celebration.
His family, daughter Michelle, left, wife Marti and daughter, Meagan,
surround honoree Stephen G. Mehallis.
cal philanthropy,” said Dr. Karan Munuswamy, chair of the South Florida Father’s
Day Council. “Father of the Year is a very
significant award, unlike any other award a
man will receive in his lifetime,” he added.
Dawn Seay, executive director of the
American Diabetes Association, noted the
importance of this fundraiser.
“Without the $250,000 we hope to
raise this year from the gala, the American Diabetes Association’s local outreach programs – which serve more than
300,000 people living with diabetes in the
Palm Beach, Broward and Treasure Coast
area, including nearly 25 percent who are
unaware they have diabetes – would be
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impossible,” said Seay.
Tickets to the June 13 fundraiser are
$300-per-person. Call the American Diabetes Association, 954-772-8040, ext.
3053; or visit http://diabetes.org/FortlauderdaleFOTY.
Founded in 1940, The American Diabetes Association’s mission is to prevent
and cure diabetes and to improve the lives
of all people affected by diabetes. For
more information, call 954-772-8040,
ext. 3053; or visit http://diabetes.org/FortlauderdaleFOTY. More than 70 years old,
the National Father’s Day Council has
raised more than $25 million in 10 years
for a cure for diabetes.
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Guests included, from left, Patti Post, Russell Sexton and Sandra Post.
Tom and Maureen Shea, couple at left, with Sue and Harley Miller of Miller Construction.
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A
Prom
to
Remember
provides ultimate prom experience for teens who have been affected by cancer
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rom night, a milestone event for most teenagers, but
often it is a special occasion that kids with cancer never
get to attend.
But “A Prom to Remember” has changed that for the lucky
kids who get to attend.
This year’s event was at the Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale.
Prom Chair Brandon Opre, his wife Christine, and numerous other volunteers made certain that this group of youth,
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ages 12 to 19, enjoyed a celebration like none other. Each girl
was given a new prom dress, and limos brought the children to
the oceanfront hotel.
Lisa Bennett accompanied Patrick Daoud, owner of Daoud’s
Jewelry, the presenting sponsor.
Kudos go to to Ana Vento of Ana Vento Designs, who went
above and beyond in preparations for the prom.
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1 Patrick Daoud, owner of presenting sponsor, Daoud’s Jewelry, with Lisa Bennett. 2 Ana Vento, third from right, surrounded by several
girls enjoying the prom. 3 Two festively clad young prom goers check out the VW beetle bug, which was transformed into a photo booth.
4 Plenty of sports celebrities always attend this annual event, and this one was no different. Miami Dolphins’ punter Brandon Fields, left, with
his wife Katie; Sara Howley Callari of the Broward Health Foundation, Dolphins’ long snapper John Denney and his wife Christy.
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Intercoastal’s Beth Beauchamp
receives ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’
Award recipient Beth Beauchamp.
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Fellow Realtors and associates from Intercoastal congratulate Beth Beauchamp, third from right, on front row.
he 12th annual Luxury Real Estate Spring Retreat was
held on a recent weekend at the Ritz Carlton Resort in
Fort Lauderdale. The culmination of the invitation-only
event that brings together the most prominent luxury real estate brokers from across the globe to discuss current real estate
trends was the gala dinner and presentation of the Luxury Real
Estate Lifetime Achievement Award. Beth Beauchamp of Intercoastal Realty was recipient of the prestigious award.
With a focus that never wavers, Beth has become one of the
most respected experts on all things waterfront. This former
teacher, mother of three, grandmother of five, and longtime wife
of one, still has a passion for real estate that has only grown
stronger over the 35 years she’s worked in the industry. When
she started Intercoastal Realty in 1979, she knew she wanted
the company to set a new standard for any real estate business.
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Beth initially listed “only” waterfront properties and over many
years when anyone saw Intercoastal Realty’s red post with its
unique “belaying” pin cross bar, they knew the property was on
the water. Her way of doing things was to work hard and smart
for all of her buyers and sellers and for the last three decades,
Intercoastal Realty has built a reputation for fairness, ethical
behavior, and in-depth knowledge of the real estate market. Because of her successes Beth was invited to join national and
international real estate groups that work together to understand
the changes in the luxury real estate market. Among these were
The Estates Club and the Registry, whose members were restricted to owners or officers of successful real estate companies, which met rigid criteria and exchanged ideas.
Intercoastal Realty values its partnership with Luxury Real
Estate, the leader in luxury real estate networks. The Board
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of Regents is the governing body of LuxuryRealEstate.com
and Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate. Intercoastal Realty is
a founding member of the Board of Regents and the exclusive
Regent for Fort Lauderdale.
Intercoastal Realty is still owned and managed by Beth and
her family. Her belief has always been that you should embrace
new technology but personal knowledge and interaction is key.
Intercoastal Realty associates will take a new buyer on an educational tour of the potential neighborhoods so that the buyer can
see up close and personally what kind of neighborhood they may
be living in. Intercoastal associates strive to know every subdivision, its good points and bad points, where to go shopping,
dining, etc. Although the decision was made to expand its market to non-waterfront properties several years ago, Intercoastal’s
knowledge of waterfront rules and regulations is still fine-tuned.
Beth’s leadership, years of experience and tech savviness to
focus on its niche of marketing luxury waterfront homes and
coastal properties has made Intercoastal Realty the leader in
waterfront home sales, noted a spokesperson for the company.
The boutique style company chooses not to sell houses, but to
sell homes.
Since 1986, Luxury Real Estate and Who’s Who in Luxury
Real Estate has grown to become a global collection of the finest luxury real estate brokers in the world, this group of more
than 130,000 professionals in more than 85 countries collectively sells in excess of $190 billion of real estate annually.
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osemary Duffy Larson, who has been a stalwart
in the philanthropic world of Broward for decades,
was recently feted by a group of close friends to
celebrate a milestone birthday.
Three musicians from the Symphony of the Americas
provided the musical backdrop, at the intimate dinner
party at Café Vico’s, Fort Lauderdale.
Accolades to Darran Blake, who organized the fun party.
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uke Moorman, jeweler and family member of
Carroll’s Jewelry on Las Olas Boulevard, has taken
a 360 degree turn in his work, with his recent move
as one of the new owners at the popular Georgia Pig,
1285 State Road 7, (SE corner of State Road 7 and Davie
Boulevard in Davie). Here, he stands tall in front of the BBQ
pit that continues to serve delicious pork sandwiches after
61 years.
hen Sharon Gustafson’s April 14 birthday
arrives each year, you can bet it will be a
celebration that no party guest will forget. Such
was the case when Sharon’s daughters, Shannon Brooks,
left; and Susan Rindley hosted a gathering in the private
dining room of the Capital Grille. Black and white themes,
framed photos throughout the room, depicting some fact
about Sharon, even a Chanel-themed black and white
birthday cake. Nobody does it better than Sharon when it
comes to celebrations!
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Rosemary Duffy Larson, right, with Darran Blake and Darran’s
daughter, Jordan
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he groundbreaking and critically acclaimed
Broadway hit, “Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy”
will heat up the stage at Broward Center for
the Performing Arts. The much-anticipated production,
scheduled for July 22-27, is being presented by Broadway
Across America.
Tickets range from $34.75 to $74.75, not including
handling fees. Tickets are available from 10 a.m. to
5 p.m., Monday through Friday; and noon to 5 p.m. on
Saturday and Sunday.
For tickets or show times, call 954-462-0222; or visit
www.browardcenter.org.
he “Girlfriends” support group for Holy Cross
Hospital’s Dorothy Mangurian Women’s Center,
gathered recently at a fundraiser at Worth Repeating
consignment shop on NE 26th Street. Seen here are Nancy
Thies and Lynne Mandeville, representing Holy Cross at the
event, which featured a drawing for a Gucci bag.
rank Loconto continues to pack the house with his
bi-monthly performances at Mango’s, and now his
6 to 9 p.m. Saturdays performances at Tokyo Blue.
Frank and his wife Phyllis chose to call the gatherings
“Friends Happening,” because you never know who will
drop by. Such was the case recently when Disney star
and Fort Lauderdale resident Charity Daw, above, joined
Sammy Lee, left and Frank Loconto on the stage. Among
the crowd were newly-weds Sharon (Navarro) and Julian
Hadley; and Silvia Mansons, moving back to Broward, and
her steady, Al Brown.
In addition to soaring aerialists, contortionists, jugglers and
musicians, ‘Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy’ is a visual explosion
of imagination as evidenced in this photo.
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Rosé
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…a path well traveled!
osé comes in many styles and from many regions.
I find it to be a delightful summertime wine. I hope
you will too!
Not all wine lovers love rosé; this requires conversation,
planning and tasting.
Summer after summer, I’m intrigued by the color and
drawn to the mystique of a cool crisp rosé.
On a hot summer’s day or night, I feel compelled to taste
a rosé from Provence, where I tasted it first. Maybe it was
the terroir, or maybe the cobblestone streets lining the small
cafés. 83 Rue de St. Tropez, 2012 definitely epitomizes
the Extremely Pale Rosé (the title of a book by Jamie Ivey
about a quest for the palest of them all).
This Côtes de Provence has a magnificent nose of strawberry fields with a creamy, smooth, elegant taste on the palate. My friend Paul, the winemaker, says we must add a
strawberry to the glass for color. I agree!
The most famous rosé from Rhône is called “Tavel,”
produced by Château De Trinquevedel, with its own designated A.O.C. since 1936. Quite an impressive “Grand
Cru” – even to the likes of Louis XIV. Mostly composed of
Grenache (56 percent) blended with six lesser-known grape
varietals (such as Clairette and Bourbelenc), Tavel offers a
buttery, strawberry nose and vibrant ruby color. The range
of varietals that the winemaker used also are most of those
available in this mountainous region, known for its sandy,
limestone-rich soil, much like that of Châteauneuf. We have
Kermit Lynch, the importer, to thank for drawing our attention to a region of such great, high-quality wines.
Some of us may be old enough to remember Ernest
Hemmingway’s book, Paris is a Moveable Feast, a memoir
on his early years in Paris. While in France, he met F. Scott
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Fitzgerald, whom he purported to be a hypochondriac. A
trip to the Rhône was only made palatable by the existing
quantities of Tavel Rosé quaffed within a four-day motor
trip. Let’s hope that its availability was not the only reason!
In the past, I have featured Row Eleven Rosé for Thanksgiving feasts because it is a heavier bodied wine, which
pairs well with fowl. With summer here, I have found the
deep ruby color an inviting choice for an afternoon delight!
The profound strawberry notes, hints of Bing cherries and
lots of fresh red berries, all make Row Eleven my favorite rosé…of all! Recently, I’ve been on a quest for the palest rosé possible, with the general assumption that paler
equates to better. However, there became such a thing as
too pale (83 Tropez, 2012).
Row Eleven Rosé is my new not-so-pale rosé, with a dynamic that compliments a casual luncheon, a boating outing with friends, or a special candlelit dinner. Row Eleven’s
winemaker, Ricardo de los Reyes, is already known for his
Pinot Noirs – a subject he and I chat about on occasion.
As our conversations have moved into the realm of rosé, it
should be no surprise that Mr. de los Reyes has elaborated a
version in which Pinot Noir supplants Grenache as the central component. His reconceptualization is a delicious ruby
and rose pedal wine that is neither dry nor sweet…simply
perfect for all occasions!
I look forward to seeing you some summer evening at
33rd Street Wine Bar to try one of these delightful, refreshing rosés!
Salute’
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Derby Day party
on Las Olas Isles is reason to don stunning hats
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nn Burris opened her Las Olas
Isles home for members and
guests of the Symphony of the
Americas who enjoyed a Derby Day party.
A perfect blue sky and the lazy waters
of Las Olas Isles made for the perfect
backdrop for this gathering.
California Chrome was the winner, going on to win the Preakness as of this writing. Talk about a Cinderella story!
ABOVE: Elaine North, left;
hostess Ann Burris and June
Miller.
LEFT: Marion Kaufman,
left, and Sherrill Capi.
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Women
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feted with luncheon
at Signature Grand
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ith an almost sold out crowd, the 1000+ Club
Inc.’s annual “Women of the Year” luncheon
was another big success in the group’s effort
to stamp out cancer.
13 women were honored, all selected by their respective charity groups.
Betty Schultz, Prissila McCormick, Holly Thibault, Janet Baldauf, Catherine Givens, Trish Norman-Figeiredo,
Monica Maroone, Lynda O’Brien, Sherrill Capi, Beth
Besner, Ruth Molina, Lynne McGrath and Dr. Dana Wallace were honorees.
Marietta Glazer, Arielle Molinet and Margie Nagle
were co-chairs, assisted by the group’s president, Dr. Wilhelmina Mack.
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1 Honoree Monica Maroone with her husband Mike Maroone,
CEO of AutoNation; and son Matthew, who came down from NY
to be beside his Mom. 2 Dr. Wilhelmina Mack, 1000-+ Club
president, surrounded by her family members. 3 Dr. Dana
Wallace, honoree, with her husband, Dr. Gene Cash. 4 Honoree
Lynda O’Brien, center, with, from left Dr. Judi Schaffer, her
liaison; Diane Dodich, Dawn Lavoir and Kate Gaskill. 5 Sheila
Bechert and Arielle Molinet, right, event co-chair. 6 Suzie Smith
and honoree Lynne McGrath. 7 Dr. Ira Glazer, left, his wife, Dr.
Marietta Glazer, second from right, and daughters Gabriella and
Isabella, right.
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American
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annual gala at Boca
Raton Resort & Club
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his year’s American Fine Wine Competition didn’t
disappoint. The ballroom was filled with guests,
who were treated first to a wine tasting on the
grounds of the storied resort in Boca Raton.
In addition to a wonderful dinner and sampling of
some 600 wines from Napa Valley vineyards, the event
raised funds for Deliver the Dream, a family retreat program that offers kids with cancer and other ailments and
their parents an opportunity to enjoy a weekend retreat
away from the regimen of the illness. Monty and Sara
Preiser, who have been spearheading this great wine
event since its inception seven years ago, deserve accolades for another first-class offering. Ditto Shari Gherman, co-founder and president.
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1 Chad Everett, left, visits with Pam and Steve Nowatka of Fort
Lauderdale. 2 Alan Kalter, announcer on The Late Show with
Dave Letterman, with Debra Stabins, who also was celebrating
her birthday. 3 Cecile Gauert, executive editor of Showboats
International, with her hubby Mark Gauert, publisher of City &
Shore Magazine. 4 Gayle Manchin, wife of W. VA. U.S. Sen.
Joe Manchin, left; Monty Preiser and attorney Lynne Ransom.
5 Candace Proctor, owner of 33rd Street Wine Bar in Fort
Lauderdale and a judge for this year’s AFWB, left; Shari Gherman,
co-founder and president of AFWC; and Debra Stabins.
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