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VOL. 29 NO. 8 www.seabreezepublications.com AUGUST 2019
Eau Palm Beach And The Sea Turtle Hospital At
Loggerhead Announce Eau-Phelia The Sea Turtle’s Release
The iconic Forbes Five-Star oceanfront retreat Eau our guests who are eager to learn about sea turtles, turtle
Palm Beach Resort & Spa and the Sea Turtle Hospital nesting season and ocean conversation. It’s been a win-win
at Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) continue their for all.”
community partnership – all to better protect Palm Beach’s In honor of Eau Palm Beach’s generous support of the
beautiful beaches that attract guests – and sea turtles – from center, LMC named a loggerhead sea turtle patient “Eau-
around the globe. This time, all gathered together at Eau Palm phelia.” With a name like Eau, which is pronounced “O”
Beach’s oceanfront resort, on Tuesday, July 2 at 10 a.m., to (French for “water”), and the Atlantic Ocean on their
say farewell to Eau-phelia the sea turtle when she made her doorstep, Eau Palm Beach has shown its commitment to
way back to her ocean home after being rehabilitated at LMC. ocean conservation and dedication to LMC’s mission,
“Eau Palm Beach is delighted and honored to support including innovative conservation measures such as
LMC’s mission of sea turtle and ocean conservation,” said replacing plastic straws for chic yellow and white paper
Nick Gold, public relations director at Eau Palm Beach. “Our straws in their pool deck area. Straws are a leading cause of
partnership with LMC has been a wonderful opportunity for harm for marine life worldwide.
the resort to align itself with an award-winning nonprofit Jack Lighton-LMC CEO, Nick Gold-Eau Palm Beach Public
organization, along with sharing Loggerhead’s mission with Relations Director, Britnye Kurty-LMC Director Of Development Eau-Phelia The Sea Turtle’s Release on page 2
Wounded Veterans Relief Fund
Save The Date! November 2, 6 a hard time transitioning into civilian life. Not only are they
faced with the challenges of their visible and unseen injuries,
To 11 p.m. they are also overwhelmed with trying to navigate their way
into the civilian workforce and can experience financial
The Country Club At Mirasol – Palm Beach Gardens difficulties with trying to provide for themselves and their
Cocktail Hour – Formal Dinner – Live Band – Dancing families. Wounded Veterans Relief Fund exists to provide
- Live And Silent Auction emergency financial support to qualified disabled Florida
$300 Per Person veterans. Saving lives and keeping families together is our
Black Tie Optional/Military Dress Uniform mission.
The Wounded Veterans Relief Fund is pleased to announce For more information please call (561) 855-4207 or email
our Eighth Annual Ball. info@wvrf.org.
Spend a wonderful evening with us as we celebrate We look forward to spending a wonderful evening
together – 10 years of assisting Florida disabled veterans. together supporting our veterans who have sacrificed so
Why We Help much for us.
Many military service members leaving the military have
Nominations Opened July 15 For Florida’s Preeminent
Ocean Conservation Awards Luncheon
Featuring Dr. Robert Ballard, implement or contribute to a “blue” lifestyle of marine discovery while sharing his career insights on the evolving
National Geographic Explorer- conservation and make significant contributions to improve state of our world’s oceans.
and protect our oceans, beaches and wildlife. The Presenting
“Dr. Ballard’s deep ocean discovery of the Titanic is one
In-Residence Best Known For Sponsor of the 11th Annual Go Blue Awards Luncheon is of the most technically advanced expeditions ever led, and
while the story of the Titanic has enchanted many, the insights
Manatee Lagoon an FPL Eco-Discovery Center .
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Discovering The Titanic This year, the event will feature renowned oceanographer
and underwater explorer Dr. Robert Ballard as our
Hosted by Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC), the keynote speaker. Dr. Ballard’s international notoriety stems
Annual Go Blue Awards Luncheon recognizes and awards from his 1985 discovery of the RMS Titanic shipwreck.
four individuals and one business or nonprofit that promote, With over 125 ocean explorations logged and as National
Geographic’s Explorer-in-
Residence, Dr. Ballard is
among the most accomplished
and well known of the world’s
deep-sea explorers. He is also
credited with discovering
hydrothermal vents.
Dr. Ballard’s keynote
presentation will take guests
on a journey infused with
innovation, exploration, and Ocean Conservation Awards Luncheon on page 3