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VOL. 32 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
Palm Beach Resort & Spa and the Sea Turtle Hospital learn about sea turtles, turtle
at Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) continue their nesting season and ocean
community partnership – all to better protect Palm Beach’s conversation. It’s been a
beautiful beaches that attract guests – and sea turtles – from win-win for all.”
around the globe. This time, all gathered together at Eau Palm In honor of Eau Palm
Beach’s oceanfront resort, on Tuesday, July 2 at 10 a.m., to Beach’s generous support
say farewell to Eau-phelia the sea turtle when she made her of the center, LMC named
way back to her ocean home after being rehabilitated at LMC. a loggerhead sea turtle
“Eau Palm Beach is delighted and honored to support patient “Eau-phelia.” With
LMC’s mission of sea turtle and ocean conservation,” said a name like Eau, which is
Nick Gold, public relations director at Eau Palm Beach. “Our pronounced “O” (French for
partnership with LMC has been a wonderful opportunity for “water”), and the Atlantic
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 have a hard time transitioning into civilian life. Not only are
they faced with the challenges of their visible and unseen
To 11 p.m. injuries, they are also overwhelmed with trying to navigate
their way into the civilian workforce and can experience
The Country Club At Mirasol – Palm Beach Gardens financial difficulties with trying to provide for themselves
Cocktail Hour – Formal Dinner – Live Band – Dancing and their families. Wounded Veterans Relief Fund exists to
- Live And Silent Auction provide emergency financial support to qualified disabled
$300 Per Person Florida veterans. Saving lives and keeping families together
Black Tie Optional/Military Dress Uniform is our mission.
The Wounded Veterans Relief Fund is pleased to For more information please call (561) 855-4207 or
announce our Eighth Annual Ball. email 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
Nominations Opened July 15 For Florida’s Preeminent

Ocean Conservation Awards Luncheon

Featuring Dr. Robert Ballard, conservation and make significant contributions to improve “Dr. Ballard’s deep ocean discovery of the Titanic is

National Geographic Explorer- and protect our oceans, beaches and wildlife. The Presenting one of the most technically advanced expeditions ever led,
Sponsor of the 11th Annual Go Blue Awards Luncheon is
and while the story of the Titanic has enchanted many, the
In-Residence Best Known For Manatee Lagoon an FPL Eco-Discovery Center . insights from this discovery continue to educate us all about
®
This year, the event will feature renowned oceanographer
our ocean to this day. Having the opportunity to welcome Dr.
Discovering The Titanic and underwater explorer Dr. Robert Ballard as our Ballard to Loggerhead Marinelife Center and to The Palm
keynote speaker. Dr. Ballard’s international notoriety stems
Hosted by Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC), the from his 1985 discovery of the RMS Titanic shipwreck.
Annual Go Blue Awards Luncheon recognizes and awards With over 125 ocean explorations logged and as National
four individuals and one business or nonprofit that promote, Geographic’s Explorer-in-Residence, Dr. Ballard is among
implement or contribute to a “blue” lifestyle of marine 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. Ocean Conservation Awards Luncheon on page 3