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        VOL. 11 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 Palm Beach Resort & Spa and the     “Our multiyear partnership with Eau Palm Beach is a wonderful example of two
       Sea Turtle Hospital at Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) continue their community   Palm Beach County organizations coming together to support tourism, education, and
       partnership – all to better protect Palm Beach’s beautiful beaches that attract guests – and   conservation!” said Jack
       sea turtles – from around the globe. This time, all gathered together at Eau Palm Beach’s   E. Lighton, president and
       oceanfront resort, on Tuesday, July 2 at 10 a.m., to say farewell to Eau-phelia the sea   CEO of LMC. “The resort
       turtle when she made her way back to her ocean home after being rehabilitated at LMC.  continues to make strides that
         “Eau Palm Beach is delighted and honored to support LMC’s mission of sea turtle   impact sea turtle and ocean
       and ocean conservation,” said Nick Gold, public relations director at Eau Palm Beach.   conservation every single
       “Our partnership with LMC has been a wonderful opportunity for the resort to align itself   day and does a wonderful job
       with an award-winning nonprofit organization, along with sharing Loggerhead’s mission   of helping us educate guests
       with our guests who are eager to learn about sea turtles, turtle nesting season and ocean   from around the globe on the
       conversation. It’s been a win-win for all.”                                importance of sea turtle and
         In honor of Eau Palm Beach’s generous support of the center, LMC named a loggerhead   ocean conservation.”
       sea turtle patient “Eau-phelia.” With a name like Eau, which is pronounced “O” (French     Eau-phelia is a sub-
       for “water”), and the Atlantic Ocean on their doorstep, Eau Palm Beach has shown   adult loggerhead sea turtle
       its commitment to ocean conservation and dedication to LMC’s mission, including   patient whose bloodwork
       innovative conservation measures such as replacing plastic straws for chic yellow and               Jack Lighton-LMC CEO,  Nick Gold-Eau Palm Beach
       white paper straws in their pool deck area. Straws are a leading cause of harm for marine   Eau-Phelia The Sea Turtle’s   Public Relations Director, Britnye Kurty-LMC Director Of
       life worldwide.                                                            Release on page 3        Development
      Wounded Veterans Relief Fund                                                  Nominations Opened July




      Save The Date! November 2, 6 To 11 p.m.                                       15 For Florida’s Preeminent

      The Country Club At Mirasol – Palm Beach Gardens
      Cocktail Hour – Formal Dinner – Live Band – Dancing - Live And Silent Auction  Ocean Conservation Awards
      $300 Per Person
      Black Tie Optional/Military Dress Uniform
        The Wounded Veterans                                                        Luncheon
      Relief Fund is pleased
      to announce our Eighth
      Annual Ball.                                                                  Featuring Dr. Robert Ballard, National
        Spend a wonderful                                                           Geographic Explorer-In-Residence Best
      evening with us as we
      celebrate  together  –  10                                                    Known For Discovering The Titanic
      years  of  assisting  Florida
      disabled veterans.                                                              Hosted by Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC),
      Why We Help                                                                   the Annual Go Blue Awards Luncheon recognizes
        Many  military  service                                                     and awards four individuals and one business or
      members  leaving  the                                                         nonprofit that promote, implement or contribute to
      military have a hard time                                                     a “blue” lifestyle of marine conservation and make
      transitioning  into  civilian                                                 significant contributions to improve and protect
      life. Not only are they faced                                                 our oceans, beaches and wildlife. The Presenting
      with the challenges of their visible and unseen injuries, they are also overwhelmed with   Sponsor  of  the  11th Annual  Go  Blue Awards
      trying to navigate their way into the civilian workforce and can experience financial   Luncheon is Manatee Lagoon an FPL Eco-Discovery
                                                                                         ®
      difficulties with trying to provide for themselves and their families. Wounded Veterans   Center .
      Relief Fund exists to provide emergency financial support to qualified disabled Florida     This year, the event will  feature renowned
      veterans. Saving lives and keeping families together is our mission.          oceanographer and underwater explorer Dr.
        For more information please call (561) 855-4207 or email info@wvrf.org.     Robert Ballard as our keynote speaker. Dr.
        We look forward to spending a wonderful evening together supporting our veterans   Ballard’s international notoriety stems from his 1985 discovery of the RMS Titanic
      who have sacrificed so much for us.                                           shipwreck. 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 discovery while sharing his career insights on the
                                                                                    evolving state of our world’s oceans.
                                                                                      “Dr. Ballard’s deep ocean discovery of the Titanic is one of the most technically
                                                                                    advanced expeditions ever led, and while the story of the Titanic has enchanted

                                                                                    Ocean Conservation Awards Luncheon on page 8
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