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VOL. 13 NO. 8 www.seabreezepublications.com AUGUST 2021

Celebrating The Achievements Of The Nonprofit Community

Nominations Are Open The call for nominations is open now through Aug.
16 at 5 p.m. for each category and can be made online at
Through Aug. 16 www.hatsoffawards.org.
“We are so excited to be honoring our amazing, talented
Nonprofits First announces the return of the in-person and dedicated nonprofit organizations for their work during
event, the Fifth Annual Hats Off Nonprofit Awards to be yet another challenging year! They deserve to be recognized
held for the first time in the Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis now more than ever! Reuniting the nonprofit sector and
Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, Oct. 5 from celebrating the fortitude of our community leaders and
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. volunteers is something we should all be excited about.
The Hats Off Nonprofit Awards celebrates and honors Please nominate as many worthy nonprofit organizations as
nonprofit organizations of the Palm Beach County possible in any one or more of our 11 categories, we will
nonprofit sector and the professionals and volunteers be together ‘in person’ finally,” said Jessica Cecere, chief
behind the hundreds of charities who contribute to making executive officer of Nonprofits First.
our community strong. The event is chaired by Natalie
Alvarez, of Key Private Bank. Suits for Seniors, 2020 Nonprofit of the Year Celebrating The Achievements on page 2
Loggerhead Marinelife Center Tips Its Hat To Topsy

After A Two And A Half-Year Hospital Stay

On Wednesday, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to the medical staff at Jupiter Medical Center, providing a
June 23, Loggerhead (FWC) and LMC veterinarians. greater understanding of the pathology of diseases in sea
Marinelife Center Upon discovery, the patient was in great distress and turtles. Moreover, the sea turtle offered new antimicrobial
(LMC) released its unable to dive or stay underwater due to injuries associated approaches to infection, tissue healing and understanding
longest-term patient with unintentional boat strikes. Additionally, its blood work about chronic stress in sea turtles.
to date, a sub-adult revealed a systemic infection and hypoglycemia, which were “While two years is a considerable stay, Topsy’s clinical
green sea turtle treated. In addition, it received daily wound care. course offered unique insights into the medical management
named Topsy. Topsy All in all, this sea turtle’s recovery is unique in every way. of a complicated case,” said LMC Director of Rehabilitation,
first arrived at the Topsy is the first to receive an Inconel implant to correct Dr. Max Polyak. “What we’ve learned from Topsy’s health
center on Dec. 18, its buoyancy disorder. Although the innovative procedure journey will add significantly to our approach in treating
2018 after sustaining boat strike trauma to its carapace was not a total success, it provided LMC’s rehabilitation similar injuries and diseases in future patients.”
and being rescued by the United States Coast Guard team with unique insight to treat other patients with similar In its recovery, Topsy’s buoyancy disorder was temporarily
personnel offshore. Two and a half years later, the sea conditions and to strengthen chances of more successful
turtle patient was deemed healthy for release by the releases. Topsy also received advanced CT imaging thanks Loggerhead Marinelife on page 7
The 37th Edition Of The ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival

Now Accepting Artist Applications

The Festival Will Run, Feb. 19 fine art categories including ceramics, digital art, drawing and manner as professional artists and submit their artwork online

And 20, Over Presidents’ Day printmaking, fiber (wearable and non-wearable), glass, jewelry, through zapplication.org.
Deadline for artists to apply online for inclusion in
mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture and wood.
Weekend 2022 Known as one of the nation’s top art festivals, ArtiGras, in ArtiGras is Saturday, Sept. 25. Artists can email artists@
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., annually attracts tens of thousands artigras.org, call (561) 748-3942 or visit www.artigras.org
The 37th edition of of art lovers and collectors. The two-day outdoor festival, for more information.
the ArtiGras Fine Arts produced by the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce,
Festival presented by showcases a juried exhibition of gallery-quality art and offers
Hanley Foundation, a unique opportunity for visitors to interact with and purchase
scheduled for Feb. 19 directly from the artists.
and 20, 2022, is currently accepting artist applications at As the premier fine arts festival of the Palm Beaches,
zapplication.org. Artists can apply for jury selection in 12 ArtiGras also offers the “emerging artist” category for
local artists. This program
offers selected developing
artists mentoring services,
professional booth photos and
complimentary tent rental.
Qualifications include artists
who have never exhibited
in a show and reside in the
Palm Beach County area. Sculpture by Kimber Fiebiger
Emerging Artist applicants
should proceed in the same ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival on page 4