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                                                        Charity News



      The Honda Classic Moving                           and continue to make a significant charitable impact on the      Protocols will be put in place that include the

      Forward With Plans For                             thousands of children in our community whose lives we are   mandatory use of facial coverings, social distancing,
                                                         able to enhance every year.”
                                                                                                           and other health and safety measures. All permanent and
      Reimagined 2021 Event                                 The Bear Trap, which usually winds around the 16th   temporary structures will have complete daily sanitation
                                                         green and 17th hole tee box area, is being reimagined into   along with all golf carts and vehicles used in tournament
         The 2021 Honda Classic plans to welcome spectators   three sections with limited seating in socially-distanced   operations. All interactions from start to finish including
      once again to PGA National Resort & Spa, March 15 to 21.   blocks of two and four seats. Advance reservations for   ticketing, admissions, merchandise, and concessions
         With the primary focus on the health and well-being   The Bear Trap and other shared and private hospitality   will be contactless and safety measures regarding food
      for all involved with the tournament and  the local   areas are now being taken through email at sales@  preparation and distribution will be in place.
      community, daily attendance will be limited. Those levels   thehondaclassic.com or by phone at (561) 799-4638.      The Honda Classic awarded a record-shattering $5.35
      will be determined at a later date.                General admission ticket sales will begin at a later date.  million to 103 South Florida philanthropic organizations
         The Honda Classic has become known throughout      The traditional Pro-Am events, essential for the   in 2020, the 14th consecutive year that the PGA TOUR
      the golf world as an event with one of the premier fan   tournament’s charitable endeavors, will be contested   event has been able to increase its impact on the lives of
      experiences in sports, being named the most fan-first event   during the week, with amateur participants being tested   local children and their families. Honda Classic Cares
      of 2019 by the PGA TOUR. While attendance records will   prior to those competitions.                is also considering additional ways to raise money this
      not be broken in 2021, tournament officials are building      In other words, the show will go on, with tournament   year to minimize the impact of a possible reduced charity
      a unique and first-class fan experience, provided in a   officials building a number of contingency plans. Final   distribution  because  of limited  crowds  and  hospitality
      safe and responsible manner while continuing to make a   details on all areas will be announced in the near future.  venues.
      significant charitable impact throughout South Florida.      “With so much uncertainty across all categories of the      The Honda Classic has now surpassed $50 million in
         There will be a reimagined Bear Trap on the 17th hole   business, we have really focused on prioritizing flexibility   charitable contributions as American Honda approaches
      with social distancing guidelines. The 18th hole footprint   with our site planning,” Tournament Director Andrew   its 40th year as title sponsor of the PGA TOUR event,
      will be different too, but there will be fans waiting there   George said. “We’ve worked collaboratively  with our   including almost $35 million in the 14 years since
      on Sunday when the new Honda champion is crowned.  vendors to delay the start of construction. We are frequently   Children’s Healthcare Charity, Inc. became the host
          “We are being conservative in our planning as we continue   updating our health and safety protocols as we receive new   organization and moved the event to PGA National
      to navigate the pandemic,” Honda Classic Executive Director   guidance or best practices. And our hospitality venues will   Resort and Spa. The $5.35 million is impacting more
      Kenneth R. Kennerly said. “We want to do everything possible   be strategically altered to provide a first-class entertainment   than 91,000 children and their families this year in Palm
      to make sure that The Honda Classic will be a great experience   option while facilitating social distancing.”   Beach County.

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      Oxbridge Academy Annual                            hosting a golf clinic with the Oxbridge Academy Boys   students the opportunity to experience and benefit from
                                                                                                           our enriching culture that nurtures and instills Oxbridge
      Golf Classic 2021 To Feature                       and Girls Varsity Golf Team. The annual event is designed   values within a diverse and inclusive community,” said
                                                         to bring together Oxbridge families and friends to build
      Clinic With Golf Legend Greg                       school community, and raise money to support its unique   Ralph Maurer, head of school at Oxbridge Academy.
                                                                                                           Oxbridge attracts students from across Palm Beach and
                                                         curriculum of specialty programs and technology that
      Norman                                             continue to deliver a world-class education.      Martin counties to its 54-acre campus in West Palm
                                                                                                           Beach.
                                                           For the third consecutive

                                                                                                             The vision of adding a middle school has been planned
      The Private High School’s Popular                  year, Oxbridge parent and                           for several years, with a concentrated focus this past year
                                                         board member Matthew K.
      Fundraising Event Is Planned For March 1 At        Smith is chairing the event                       as part of the celebration of the school’s 10th anniversary.
      Ocean Course At The Breakers                       with the support of a stand-                      “Entering our second decade, a middle school was a
                                                         out  committee  including                         big part of the conversation as we identified ways to
         Oxbridge Academy                                Hampton Beebe, Eric Bylin,                        build on our strong foundation and offer an exceptional
      will host its annual Golf                          Michael Calkin, Scott                             private school education to  a  broader constituency of
      Classic fundraising event                          Carmilani, Jay Cochran,                           students,” Maurer said. “Expanding to middle school
      on Monday, March 1,                                Brad and Dorothea Faxon,                          means preparing students at a younger age to be critical
      at Ocean  Course  at  The                          Jennifer Filler, Justin Girard,                   thinkers, world citizens, and future leaders who are
      Breakers in Palm Beach.                            Mathias Grönberg, Hunter                          caring, confident, compassionate, and unafraid to tackle
      Golf legend and Oxbridge                           Hallowell, P.H. Horgan,                           and solve 21st-century problems.”
      parent Greg Norman will                            Kevin  Johnson, Avery                                Oxbridge Middle School students will receive the same
      kick off the tournament by                         Klann, Robert Konrad, Sean                        high-caliber academic experience provided to students in
                                                         Lang, Valerie LaPapa, Doug Luce, Danny McLellan, Tim   grades 9 to 12 and will also have the opportunity to try
                                                         Mullen, Gary Nicklaus, John Nieporte, Kirsten Norman,   out for the school’s award-winning athletic program that
                                                         Rick Ofsanko, Carla Overhiser, Joe Rooney, Rob Shawger,   features 22 sports. In addition, middle school students
                                                         Nate Ward and Mary Kay Willson.                   will be encouraged to create clubs and participate in
        Captain’s was established in 1980 servicing         “Every year I look forward to this event and it just   community outreach efforts, becoming fully integrated
        Palm Beach County and is a privately             keeps getting better,” said event chair Matt Smith. “We   into the school’s culture of kindness. They will also enjoy
        owned and managed company.                       are so fortunate to  have an impressive list of  fellow   access to Oxbridge Academy’s gourmet dining services
        Captain’s is committed to providing              Oxbridge parents who are legendary golf professionals   and state-of-the-art health and wellness programs.
        dependable, reliable and professional                                                                 Oxbridge Academy is committed to building a diverse
        ground transportation to and from all            and graciously lend their time to support the school
        South Florida Airports and Seaports.  PBCVH212   through  this  event  and  so  much  more. This  year,  we   and inclusive community of families that place a high
           To reserve your vehicle:                      are thrilled to have Greg Norman help us kick off the   value on investing in a private school education for their
       561-798-2180 or 800-634-7890  www.captainsairport.com  event with an exclusive clinic and a once-in-a-lifetime   children. Middle school students also will be eligible for
                                                         opportunity to learn from ‘The Shark’ himself and support   financial aid.
                                                         the education of our children.”                      For more information about Oxbridge Academy Middle
             Southern Exposure Technologies                 The shamble format tournament includes course   School, visit https://www.oapb.org/oxbridgemiddle.
                                                                                                             To apply or for more information about the Oxbridge
           Computer Install/Setup/Repair                 events, lunch, a post-tournament cocktail party on the     Academy Middle School, contact the Admissions Office
                                                         Front Lawn at The Breakers, awards ceremony and silent
                     (561) 315-0144                      auction. For more information about the event, visit www.  at admission@oapb.org or (561) 972-9826.
                   getsetgo.annie@gmail.com              oapb.org/golf. Sponsorship opportunities are available   About Oxbridge Academy
                            * DSL, Broadband,Wireless Install  by contacting Assistant Director of Development Molly      Oxbridge Academy is a private college preparatory
                            * Networking, Troubleshooting  Miller at (561) 972-9679 or emailing events@oapb.org.   high school entering its second decade of providing an
                            * Instruction                   All funds raised at the event directly benefit the   outstanding education to students in grades 9 to 12. In
                            * Hardware/Software Installation  students and teachers of Oxbridge Academy.   August 2021 it will add a middle school serving students
                            * Virus/Spyware/Adware Fix                                                     in seventh and eighth grades. Founded in 2011 by
                            * Cleanup/Maintenance/Backup  Oxbridge Academy To Open
                            * Business Consult/Startup/Move                                                philanthropist William I. Koch, Oxbridge’s mission is to
                            * Website Design/Maintenance  Middle School In August 2021                     provide a challenging, dynamic education where students
              Call S.E.T. to install your “new computer, printer                                           learn important life skills, whether it is in the classroom,
                       and wireless network”!                                                              laboratory, art studio or athletic field that they can apply
                       GET S.E.T. GO!                    Oxbridge Academy To Open Middle School,           to build a strong foundation for a successful future. The
         REASONABLE HOURLY, WEEKLY, MONTHLY RATES        Welcoming 7th And 8th Grade Students In           54-acre campus features state-of-the-art classrooms and
       FOR SMALL BUSINESSES FOR AS LOW AS $50.00 AN HOUR,  August                                          academic and athletic amenities equipped with advanced
             WITH A MINIMUM OF 6 HOURS A MONTH,                                                            technologies. Oxbridge Academy is located at 3151 North
            OR 2 HOURS A WEEK, OR ON AN AS-NEEDED
                  BASIS RATE OF $75.00 P/HOUR.              Oxbridge Academy  announced  today  that it  is   Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. For more
          START YOUR NEW YEAR WITH SECURE BACKUPS,       expanding  its  academic  offerings  to  include  a  middle   information, visit www.oapb.org or call (561) 972-9600.
        QUALITY MAINTENANCE, ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND     school to serve seventh and eighth grade students,
                 PERSONABLE ON-SITE SUPPORT!             beginning in August 2021.
                        (561) 315-0144
          CALL S.E.T. TODAY FOR YOUR COMPUTER NEEDS!        “Adding a middle school expands our commitment
                                                         to offering a world-class education and gives younger
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