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LEA & ROY BLACK FUNDRAISER FOR AT-RISK YOUTH, THE BLACKS’ ANNUAL GALA AT THE FONTAINEBLEAU IN MIAMI BEACH, ATTRACTED TOP NAMES WITH STELLAR PERFORMANCES BY FLO RIDA, TAYLOR HICKS, DJ TROUBLE, WHI5KER5 WITH THE ILLBOTS, AND MORE
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Taylor Hicks, Lea Black, RJ Black and Roy Black
Lea and Roy Black hosted The Blacks’ Annual Gala benefiting The Consequences Charity on April 13. The city’s most prestigious, star-studded charity event returned for its 19th year and featured superstar performances by Taylor Hicks and Flo Rida. Celebrity guests in attendance included Lea & Roy Black, Real Housewives of Miami; Gabrielle Anwar, Burn Notice; Lance Bass, pop singer formerly with ‘N Sync; Helio Castroneves, three-time IndyCar Racing Champion; Jonathan Cheban, reality show star; Bernard Hopkins, Middleweight Champion of the World; Lisa & Lenny Hochstein, Real Housewives of Miami; Joanna Krupa and Romain Zago, Real Housewives of Miami; Karent Sierra, Real Housewives of Miami; Sammy Sosa, baseball legend; Inés Rivero, supermodel; Dennis Rodman, basketball icon; Elaine Lancaster; Sofia Milos, actress; and others. Live and silent auction items had the crowd bidding feverishly throughout the night on a variety of luxury items including a one year lease on a 2013 all-new body style Range Rover courtesy of Land Rover North and South Dade, divisions of Warren Henry Auto Group.
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Tags: Blacks’ Annual Gala, Charity, Dennis Rodman, Flo Rida, Fontainebleau Miami, Lance Bass, Lea Black, Range Rover, Real Housewives of Miami, Roy Black, South Florida Events, The Consequences Foundation, Tyler Hicks, Warren Henry Auto Group | 
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THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BROWARD COUNTY HOSTED THE 17th ANNUAL DEX IMAGING “RANCH ROAM” EVENT FEATURING COUNTRY ARTIST AMBER LEIGH AND ANIMAL PLANET’S “GATOR BOYS”
Ron Bergeron; Ron Hale and Jason Herring of DEX Imaging; and Brian Quail, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County hosted the 17th Annual DEX Imaging “Ranch Roam” event on March 23 at “Alligator” Ron Bergeron’s Green Glades Ranch in Weston celebrating a unique venture into the real Wild West of Broward County. The event raised $400,000 for the Clubs.
Guests enjoyed a unique wild and woolly western experience on a real working ranch featuring gourmet food, an “Otter” John Wildlife Experience, old west casino, live and silent auctions, hayrides, western photos, gunfights, line dancing and clogging demonstrations, and old west fortune tellers. The evening’s festivities also included a special performance by up-and-coming country artist Amber Leigh and professional gator wrestling by Animal Planet’s own “Gator Boys.”
OPUSTONE NATURAL STONE DISTRIBUTORS HOSTS “CIRQUE DU OPUSTONE” GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION FOR NEW FORT LAUDERDALE SHOWROOM
Eric Schigiel, President of Opustone Natural Stone Distributors, with “Cirque du Opustone” Dancers
Opustone Natural Stone Distributors, Florida’s exclusive importer and distributor of the finest natural stones, hosted a “Cirque du Opustone” grand opening celebration for its new Fort Lauderdale showroom on March 21.
More than 350 guests experienced an exclusive preview of the new showroom as they enjoyed live Cirque themed entertainment including dancers, stilt walkers, fire performers, devil stick performers, jugglers, and acrobatic performances; gourmet hors d’ oeuvres courtesy of Casa Juancho, Del Vecchio’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant, Truluck’s of Fort Lauderdale, and Udder Sweets; and cocktails courtesy of Las Olas Wine Café, Libation the Love of Wine, and V Georgio Vodka. Guests also had the opportunity to participate in a raffle featuring a variety of luxury items which benefitted Habitat for Humanity of Broward.
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The Seventh Annual Boca Raton Concours d’ Elegance
The seventh annual Boca Raton Concours d’ Elegance presented by Mercedes-Benz USA and AutoNation, the nation’s fastest growing Concours, will host a special Collector Car Market seminar on February 22, 2013 from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, FL. Grand Marshal Keith Martin will moderate “The Collector Car Market – The Past Five Year, and The Five Years to Come” seminar with panelists Bill Rothermel, Dave Kinney, Dr. Paul Sable, Tom duPont, and Wayne Carini. Martin has been involved with the collector car hobby for more than 30 years. He founded the monthly Sports Car Market magazine 20 years ago, and it has developed into the authoritative informed voice of the collector car hobby. The seminar is open to the public with free admission.
ACTOR VAL KILMER HOSTS FIRST ANNUAL CELEBRITY CRUISE BENEFITING THE BOUGAINVILLA HOUSE
Cruise raised more than $30,000 for the newly designed 30,000 sq. ft., 40-room facility which will serve as a non-profit shelter and safe haven for the treatment and recovery of substance abuse in adolescents
FORT lauderdale, FL (December 21, 2012) – Actor Val Kilmer hosted an exclusive kick-off celebration for The Bougainvilla House on November 14 which raised more than $30,000 for the newly designed 30,000 sq. ft., 40-room residential facility for the intervention and treatment of substance abuse in adolescents. Guests enjoyed a cocktail hour and gourmet dinner aboard the luxurious 170-ft. “Lady Windridge” yacht charter which was graciously donated by Kathleen Windridge, owner of Windridge Yacht Charters.
The Bougainvilla House amended its mission to provide care to adolescents suffering from addiction. President and CEO Janet Davis stated, “Because of the tremendous need for a residential facility to treat the increasing number of adolescents suffering from addiction in our community, we realized that The Bougainvilla House would be the perfect place to provide the specialized treatment programs necessary for a successful recovery from addiction.”
The non-profit organization provides a safe haven with a professional staff dedicated to the successful recovery of every guest/patient. The treatment programs are unique in their policy to continue treatment of adolescents who temporarily “slide off” the program. Instead of terminating their treatment, The Bougainvilla House will re-assess and re-adjust the plan to assure their successful recovery.
Understanding that substance abuse affects the entire family, the relaxed atmosphere of the individual, family and group counseling rooms in The Family Center encourages communication, a vital part of treatment and recovery. The Bougainvilla House and The Family Center are part of Bougainvillage, a charming community of buildings and cottages that offer a comprehensive array of substance abuse and mental health services.
Mr. Kilmer is recognized as being one of the greatest leading actors of his time with many diverse roles such as Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone’s The Doors, Doc Holliday in Tombstone and Bruce Wayne/Batman in Batman Forever. He became popular in the mid-1980s after appearing in the cult classic Real Genius and the blockbuster action films Top Gun and Willow. He is presently working on his one-man show Citizen Twain inspired from the work on his film project Mark Twain and Mary Baker Eddy. He will tour Citizen Twain around the country in 2013.
The Bougainvilla House
The Bougainvilla House is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to provide treatment to adolescents suffering from addiction, to render aid to every guest without regard to race, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, or their ability to pay for services rendered. The Bougainvilla House is conveniently located one block south of Broward General Medical Center and minutes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. For more information, please call (954) 764-7337 or visit www.TheBougainvillaHouse.com.
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THE WITTE MUSEUM AND AMERICAN EXHIBITIONS, INC. PRESENTED $10,000 IN TICKETS TO MUMMIES OF THE WORLD
Producer of groundbreaking Mummies of the World exhibition and the Witte Museum make donation to support the development of San Antonio youth
SAN ANTONIO, TX (October 22, 2012) – The Witte Museum and American Exhibitions, Inc., producer of the groundbreaking Mummies of the World exhibition, made a charitable donation of $10,000 in tickets to the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio during a special presentation on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at the Witte Museum.
Marise McDermott, president and CEO of the Witte Museum presented the tickets to Angie Mock, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio joined by the organization’s youth members to share in the occasion.
“The Boys & Girls Clubs and the thousands of youth we serve are incredibly excited about this opportunity,” said Angie Mock, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio. “Our focus on Academic Success is achieved through great programs and great partnership such as this one.”
American Exhibitions is committed to giving back to the communities in which it presents its exhibition. The $10,000 in tickets being donated will provide the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio youth members the opportunity to escape for an afternoon and experience Mummies of the World at their leisure.
Mummies of the World is the largest exhibition of mummies and related artifacts ever assembled, featuring an astounding collection of 150 specimens and objects including real human and animal mummies, and related artifacts from South America, Europe, Asia, Oceania and Ancient Egypt. The acclaimed traveling exhibition opened at the Witte Museum on September 29, 2012 to rave reviews, and is currently on display in San Antonio through January 27, 2012.
For more information about the exhibition: www.mummiesoftheworld.com.
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Warren Henry Auto Group Presents The 100 Black Men of South Florida, Inc. Celebrity Golf Classic
Miami, FL (September 21, 2012) – Warren Henry Auto Group, South Florida’s premier luxury auto group, presented the 100 Black Men of South Florida, Inc. Celebrity Golf Classic on October 5, 2012 at the exclusive Country Club of Miami. More than 70 golfers joined former New York Giant Lawrence Taylor and former Baltimore Raven Duane Starks for a day of golfing and networking to raise funds for South Florida’s youth community.
The tournament kicked off with registration and brunch followed by an exciting shotgun start. The morning of golf included three Par 3 contests for a chance to win a new Jaguar XJ courtesy of Warren Henry Jaguar, a Range Rover HSE courtesy of Land Rover North Dade, and a Fisker Karma courtesy of Fisker Miami. Guests then enjoyed an awards ceremony and lunch followed by a live auction and raffle.
For more information, please call 888-856-3113 or visit www.warrenhenryauto.com.
About Warren Henry Auto Group
Celebrating their 36th anniversary, Warren Henry Auto Group is headquartered in Miami, Florida with eight South and Central Florida dealerships including Warren Henry Infiniti, Warren Henry Volvo, Warren Henry Jaguar, Warren Henry Pre-Owned, Land Rover North Dade, Land Rover South Dade, Lamborghini Palm Beach, Fisker Miami, Ocala Subaru and Ocala Volvo. Warren Henry’s corporate office is located at 20800 NW 2nd Avenue (Hwy 441) in Miami. For more information, call 888-856-3113 or visit www.warrenhenryauto.com.
About 100 Black Men of South Florida, Inc.
For more than four decades, 100 Black Men chapters around the globe have touched the lives of more than 500,000 young people. Through the 100′s Four For The Future: Mentoring, Education, Health and Wellness and Economic Development programs, young people are given a competitive edge. With a mission to improve the quality of life of our citizens and enhance educational opportunities for African- Americans, our members continue to serve as a strong force for overcoming cultural and financial obstacles, the achievements of African-American youth, emphasizing young African-American males. As a part of the 100 Black Men of America’s “Four For The Future Initiative” Economic Development, Education, Health & Wellness and Mentoring, the South Florida Chapter is engaged in a targeted effort to provide holistic support for youth we serve.
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Actor Val Kilmer to Host First Annual Celebrity Cruise
Newly designed 30,000 sq. ft., 40-room facility to serve as a non-profit shelter and safe haven for the treatment and recovery of substance abuse in adolescents
FORT lauderdale, FL (October 17, 2012) – Actor Val Kilmer will host an exclusive fundraiser for The Bougainvilla House, a newly designed 30,000 sq. ft., 40-room residential facility for the intervention and treatment of substance abuse in adolescents, on November 14 from 6-10 p.m. Guests are invited to enjoy a cocktail hour from 6-7 p.m. followed by a gourmet dinner aboard the luxurious 170-ft. Lady Windridge yacht charter which has been graciously donated by Kathleen Windridge, owner of Windridge Yacht Charters.
The Bougainvilla House amended its mission to provide care to adolescents suffering from addiction. President and CEO Janet Davis stated, “Because of the tremendous need for a residential facility to treat the increasing number of adolescents suffering from addiction in our community, we realized that The Bougainvilla House would be the perfect place to provide the specialized treatment programs necessary for a successful recovery from addiction.”
The non-profit organization provides a safe haven with a professional staff dedicated to the successful recovery of every guest/patient. The treatment programs are unique in their policy to continue treatment of adolescents who temporarily “slide off” the program. Instead of terminating their treatment, The Bougainvilla House will re-assess and re-adjust the plan to assure their successful recovery.
Understanding that substance abuse affects the entire family, the relaxed atmosphere of the individual, family and group counseling rooms in The Family Center encourages communication, a vital part of treatment and recovery. The Bougainvilla House and The Family Center are part of Bougainvillage, a charming community of buildings and cottages that offer a comprehensive array of substance abuse and mental health services.
Mr. Kilmer is recognized as being one of the greatest leading actors of his time with many diverse roles such as Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone’s The Doors, Doc Holliday in Tombstone and Bruce Wayne/Batman in Batman Forever. He became popular in the mid-1980s after appearing in the cult classic Real Genius and the blockbuster action films Top Gun and Willow. He is presently working on his one-man show Citizen Twain inspired from the work on his film project Mark Twain and Mary Baker Eddy. He will tour Citizen Twain around the country in 2013.
Tickets are $175 per person, $250 per person for preferred seating, or $2,000 for a table of ten, and can be purchased by calling (954) 527-3334 ext. 309.
The Bougainvilla House The Bougainvilla House is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to provide treatment to adolescents suffering from addiction, to render aid to every guest without regard to race, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, or their ability to pay for services rendered.. The Bougainvilla House is conveniently located one block south of Broward General Medical Center and minutes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. For more information, please call (954) 764-7337 or visit www.TheBougainvillaHouse.com.
Altier Jewelers Raises $25,000 for the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital During “Pretty In Pink” Event Fundraiser
BOCA RATON, FL (October 16, 2012) – In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Altier Jewelers, a family owned and operated watch and jewelry retailer located in Boca Raton for more than 50 years, hosted a “Pretty in Pink” diamond fundraiser to support the battle against breast cancer. The awareness event raised $25,000 for the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital.
Combining awareness with beauty among the rarest pink diamonds in the world, guests enjoyed entertainment, signature pink cocktails and themed décor, hors d’ oeuvres, and a spectacular live auction. More than 150 of the rarest pink diamonds were available for purchase helping to support the Go Pink Challenge which benefits the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital.
The Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute is one of the largest cancer centers in South Florida and is accredited as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the American College of Surgeons. The Lynn Cancer Institute treats more than 3,000 cancer patients each year in facilities such as the Harvey & Phyllis Sandler Pavilion, the state-of-the-art cancer center; as well as other respective satellite locations in Delray Beach.
More than 20 oncology physicians and a full complement of oncology professionals are on staff to serve the patients at the Lynn Cancer Institute. Patients receive treatment and services from specialists in genetics, surgery, radiation oncology, medical oncology, pathology and imaging. Unique to the institute is multimodality care. Each multimodality team is comprised of physicians and healthcare professionals who specialize in a specific site of cancer. This simplifies the entire process for our patients, from diagnosis and treatment, to Wellness and Survivorship programs and allows patients to focus on one thing — recovery.
About Altier Jewelers
A trend-setting watch and jewelry retailer located in Boca Raton for more than 50 years, Altier Jewelers is a family owned and operated store founded by Joseph and Marjorie Altier in 1960. Today, Altier Jewelers remains at the forefront of top-rated jewelers in South Florida, and has proudly maintained a reputation for offering the highest quality product and customer satisfaction. Altier Jewelers offers a wide range of timeless diamond jewelry, custom jewelry design and exquisite timepieces at its newly renovated showroom, and is proud to be one of the few authorized dealers for Patek Philippe, Piaget, and Omega watches. From platinum to gold, diamond to sapphire, onsite jewelry and watch repair, Altier Jewelers is truly a one-stop shop for the discerning buyer. Altier Jewelers is located at 701 South Federal Highway in Boca Raton, Florida. For more information, please call (561) 395-3462 or visit www.altierjewelers.com.
The Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute
The Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute is one of the largest cancer centers in South Florida and is accredited as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the American College of Surgeons. The Lynn Cancer Institute treats more than 3,000 cancer patients each year in facilities such as the Harvey & Phyllis Sandler Pavilion, the state-of-the-art cancer center; as well as other respective satellite locations in Delray Beach. For additional information call, 561.955.LYNN (5966)
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Born out of compelling need in 1967, Boca Raton Regional Hospital has consistently focused its efforts and its resources on one mission and one purpose only; the health and welfare of the patients it serves. Fifty years later, that singular approach to medicine has placed the Hospital in the vanguard of patient care in such areas as Cardiovascular Care, Oncology, Women’s Health, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine and the Neurosciences. With 400 licensed beds, over 800 physicians, a nursing and support staff of over 2,000 and 1,200 volunteers, Boca Raton Regional Hospital has evolved from a capable community hospital into one of the preeminent medical centers in Florida. We invite you to learn more about us. You’ll find renowned physician expertise. The most sophisticated technology available.
ALTIER JEWELERS SPONSORS CEOS COOKING WITH KIDS
Benefiting Kids in Distress (KID) of Broward & Palm Beach Counties
BOCA RATON, FL – Cutler Altier of Altier Jewelers in Boca Raton, Florida recently participated in the first annual “Cooking with Kids” event, which engaged more than 25 area business leaders and CEOs in an afternoon of fun with the children of Kids in Distress (KID) of Broward and Palm Beach counties. The event paired children with community business leaders to create an entrée and dessert, and enjoy the fruits of their labor over a one-on-one lunch where participating CEOs shared their real life recipes for success with the children. Each CEO participant pledged to sponsor a child for one year at KID camp, which provides enrichment activities for at-risk children ages 5 through 15 to help them improve their social skills, physical development, nutritional health, and academic and creative abilities. The event was hosted on June 14, 2012 at Office Depot on Military Trail in Boca Raton.
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