Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Barrys Buzz Feb.16, 2012

Greenberg Taurig attorney Bruce Rosetto, Chair of the Caldwell Theatre, has been named co-managing director of the Boca office.
Interim Superintendent of Palm Beach County Schools Wayne Gent was named to the permanent position.
Boca Raton teenager Samantha Kerker, 16, a junior at Atlantic High School, is one of two $1,000 statewide winners of the 2012 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards from 26,000 applications around the country,
The new park across from the library on Spanish River Boulevard could be open by early April.
From our brand new studio in Boca Raton, Barry Epstein Live internet television show airs Friday at 10 a.m. on www.wrpbitv.com featuring Gossip Extra.com and Miami Herald Gossip columnist Jose Lambiet, Attorney and Author Renee Smith, Sun-Sentinel editorial columnists Kingsley Guy and Lynn University political professor Dr. Robert Watson. Watch to win free movie tickets to the Cinemark Theatre.
Movies opening at the Cinemark Theatres Friday are: This Means War, Thin Ice, Ghost Rider: Sprit of Vengeance and The Secret World of Arrietty. Movies of Delray and Lake Worth opens La Rafle.
Fresh off last months opening of Frank & Dinos in Deerfield Beach, veteran restaurateur Dennis Max is preparing opening his newest eatery. Assaggio del Forno Feb. 20 in Boca Ratons Regency Court at Woodfield.
The 6th Annual Boca Raton Concours dElegance Classic will be Feb.24-26 at the Boca Raton Resort and Club, sponsored by Mercedes Benz. Call 954.563.2822 or email kbecker@bgcbc.org.
The American Heart Association will be honoring Marleen Forkas, Howard Schnellenberger and Dr. James Morris at the 2012 Heart Ball, Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Woodfield Country Club. Call 561.697.6624.
Mad Cow performs free 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at the West Boca Sunset Cove Amphitheater, off of Glades Rd.
A free Oscar watch party is set for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Mizner Park Amphitheater sponsored by the Palm Beach International Film Festival and the Festival of the Arts. Call 561.362-0003 for more information and VIP tix.
Caldwell Theatre presents the musical “Working”, Feb. 26-April 1. Ticket info at www.caldwelltheatre.com.
Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals and IHOP restaurants will celebrate National Pancake Day on Tuesday, February 28 from 7 am to 10 pm. IHOP will be offering a free short stack of its famous buttermilk pancakes to each guest and, in return, diners will be asked to leave a little something behind for All Children's Hospital.
Straight off NY Fashion Week, Badgley Mischka presents its Runway Collection at The Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach on Tuesday, Feb. 28; !!:30 a.m. reception, 12:30 p.m. luncheon and runway show benefiting The Jewish Guild for The Blind. For tickets to the runway show and lunch call 212-769-6239 or email lauren@theluxegrp.com.
Temple Beth El in Boca Raton is hosting a fundraising luncheon on Friday, March 2 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for people in the community to discuss the Nuremberg Trials, a series of trials for major war criminals during World War II, with key attorneys in the area. The luncheon will also be celebrating the return of the Blue Series, a record of trials of the Nazis at Nuremberg after World War II, which were saved from destruction by Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Brockman. These books, worth thousands of dollars, contain years of history and were almost thrown away. Cost is $ 25. RSVP by February 29 to jkabel@tbeboca.org or call 561.391.8900.
The city is rolling out a monthly event the first Friday evening of the month in downtown Boca Raton to keep the momentum going after the successful "Meet Me on the Promenade" drew upward of 14,000 people in October. Friday Night Live! will debut on March 2 with City Link's Boca BeerFest+Wine, a ticketed event in the Mizner Park Amphitheater, with food trucks, a cigar and smoking area and other activities in the adjoining parking lot. Events will be scheduled after season ends and through the summer throughout the rest of the year on April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec. 7.
Boca Raton Theatre Guild presents Sweet Charity March 2-18 at the Sugar Sand Park Willow Theatre. 300 S. Military Trail. Call 561.347.3948 for $20 tickets or visit www.brtg.org. For more information, call 561.948.2601.
State Senator Maria Sachs and Cantor Margaret Schmitt will be honored by Temple Sinai on March 3.
The Original Florida Follies is at Olympic Heights High March 11and 18. Call 954.956.2626 for ticket information.
The 6th Annual Festival of the Arts BOCA is March 7th 18th. See www.festivaloftheartsboca.org or 866-571-ARTS.
The 26th Annual JARC Gala Dinner Dance with keynote speaker Marlee Matlin and emceed by WPTV Anchor Michael Williams will be Sunday,March 11,6 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner at Boca West Country Club. Call 558.2550.
Boca Raton Boating & Beach Bash, the largest event of its kind in the U.S. for people with disabilities is March 24, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Spanish River Park. To RSVP and more information, visit www.boatingbeacbash.com.
If you would like to get substantial discounts and save money on your AT&T land phones without changing your numbers, call 561.852.0000.
West Boca Leaders Networking group has openings in some categories. Call 561.852.0000 for more info.
High School students can join the Veterans Volunteer Club to get community service credits for graduation by volunteering their extra time for Veterans needs. Email PR.Group@juno.com for further information.
Barry Epstein, APR, Senior Vice President of Regan Communications Group, (www.regan.com.), is a noted public relations, marketing and political consultant based in Boca Raton, and is the president of the Luxury Chamber of Commerce (www.luxurychamber.com), and the founder and former president of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce (www.westbocachamber.com), with a weekly internet television show on www.wrpbitv.com. Websites are www.regancomm.com and www.publicrelations.nu and is now a division of www.regancomm.com. His emails are bepstein@regancomm.com, pr@publicrelations.nu and barry@ luxurychamber.com blog is: http://barrys-journal.blogspot.com/.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Barrys Buzz Feb.9, 2012

Super bucks were made for the Super Bowl. The first Super Bowl ticket was $12. Sunday’s game was $1200. The two NBC stations in South Florida will gross $800,000 combined in ad revenue alone and $200,000 in the pregame programming, with NBC grossing $245 million on the 70 commercials at $3.5 million each. First year’s price for an ad was $40,000 each. The owners of the two teams both have homes on Palm Beach just down the street from each other.

The eight new ball fields at the new Spanish River Sports Complex will expand to a dozen if the city agrees to a request by the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District.

Palm Beach County Commissioner Steven Abrams was selected chairman of the Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority.

West Boca orthodontist Larry Kawa has formed a conservative super political action committee. Kawa's American Courage PAC sponsored the Boca Raton Republican Club's watch party for the results of the Florida Presidential Preference Primary. He filed the American Courage PAC with the Federal Election Commission on Dec. 23, and by Jan. 18 the PAC had already raised more than $25,000. By the primary, he had raised $50,000.
Raul Pupo, Author, America’s Service Meltdown, speaks today at 5:30 p.m. at FAU’s Office Depot Grand Lecture Hall. See www.business.fau.edu/executiveforum or call 561.297.0927.

Romney did significantly better in Broward (49.5 percent), Palm Beach (54.4 percent) and Miami-Dade (60.8 percent) counties than he did statewide (46.4 percent).

Avi Hoffman is starring in Brooklyn Boy in the Studio at Mizner Park through Feb. 12. Tickets are $30. Call 561.291.9678 or visit www.paradeproductions.org ..

Caldwell Theatre has the critically acclaimed production of The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Diety. Go to www.caldwelltheatre.com, or call 995-2327 for more information.

From our brand new studio in Boca Raton, Barry Epstein Live internet television show airs Friday at 10 a.m. on www.wrpbitv.com featuring Gossip Extra.com and Miami Herald Gossip columnist Jose Lambiet, Palm Beach Pops development director Vallye Adams, Sun-Sentinel editorial columnists Kingsley Guy and Lynn University political professor Dr. Robert Watson. Watch to win free movie tickets to the Cinemark Theatre.

Movies opening at the Cinemark Theatres Friday are: Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace 3D, Safe House, The Vow and Journey 2. The Mysterious Island.
Alpha and Omega, a free movie at the Sunset Cove Amphitheater in West Boca Friday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m.

Memories, Milestones and Memoirs, a writing workshop by Emily Rosen, is a new 4 week session every Tuesday starting Februay 7th from 2:30 to 4 PM at the DeHoernle Train Depot 747 S. Dixie Highway, Boca Raton. Call 393.7995 for directions. Cost is $72 for Boca residents, $90 for others. Call 561.477.3727 for more information.

Regis Philbin headlines the 10th Annual YMCA Prayer Breakfast this morning, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Boca Raton Resort and Club. Tickets are at www.ymcaspbc.org or call 561.237.0944 or email grose@ymcaspbc.org.
The Junior League of Boca Raton presents the 11th Annual Chocolate Decadence, the sweetest party in town, 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 9, hosted by the Shops of Boca Center. Call 561.620.4778 x 1 for ticket info.

The Avert Brothers concert is at the Coconut Cove Amphitheater 8 pm. Feb. 10. Tickets $14 at Ticketmaster.com.

A free Sun-Sentinel/Jewish Journal community forum on Anti-Semitism, moderated by Sun-Sentinel columnist Gary Stein is at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at Lynn University. Panelists include Hannah Rosenthal, U.S. State Department Special Envoy to monitor and Combat Anti-Semitisim, Arthur Berger, Senior Advisor for External Affairs at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, and Andrew Rosenkranz, Southern Regional Director of the Ant-Defamation League. Register at http://lynn.tix.com/event.asp ..
Former Secretary of State Madeline Albright will speak on “Economy and Security in the 21st century” at FAU’s Alan B Larkin symposium on the American Presidency at 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 15 followed by a book signing. 800.564.9539.

Fresh off last month’s opening of Frank & Dino’s in Deerfield Beach, veteran restaurateur Dennis Max is preparing opening his newest eatery. Assaggio del Forno Feb. 20 in Boca Raton’s Regency Court at Woodfield.

The 6th Annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance Classic will be Feb.24-26 at the Boca Raton Resort and Club, sponsored by Mercedes Benz. Call 954.563.2822 or email kbecker@bgcbc.org.

The American Heart Association will be honoring Marleen Forkas, Howard Schnellenberger and Dr. James Morris at the 2012 Heart Ball, Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Woodfield Country Club. Call 561.697.6624.

Mad Cow performs free 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at the West Boca Sunset Cove Amphitheater, off of Glades Rd.

A free Oscar watch party is set for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Mizner Park Amphitheater sponsored by the Palm Beach International Film Festival and the Festival of the Arts. Call 561.362-0003 for more information and VIP tickets.

The city is rolling out a monthly event the first Friday evening of the month in downtown Boca Raton to keep the momentum going after the successful "Meet Me on the Promenade" drew upward of 14,000 people in October. Friday Night Live! will debut on March 2 with City Link's Boca BeerFest+Wine, a ticketed event in the Mizner Park Amphitheater, with food trucks, a cigar and smoking area and other activities in the adjoining parking lot. Events will be scheduled after season ends and through the summer throughout the rest of the year on April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 and Dec. 7.

Boca Raton Theatre Guild presents Sweet Charity March 2-18 at the Sugar Sand Park Willow Theatre. 300 S. Military Trail. Call 561.347.3948 for $20 tickets or visit www.brtg.org. For more information, call 561.948.2601.

State Senator Maria Sachs and Cantor Margaret Schmitt will be honored by Temple Sinai on March 3.

The Original Florida Follies is at Olympic Heights High March 11and 18. Call 954.956.2626 for ticket information.

The 6th Annual Festival of the Arts BOCA is March 7th 18th. See www.festivaloftheartsboca.org or 866-571-ARTS.

The 26th Annual JARC Gala Dinner Dance with keynote speaker Marlee Matlin and emceed by WPTV Anchor Michael Williams will be Sunday,March 11,6 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner at Boca West Country Club. Call 561.558.2550.

Boca Raton Boating & Beach Bash for people with disabilities is March 24, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Spanish River Park. To RSVP and more information, visit www.boatingbeacbash.com. It is the largest event of its kind in the United States.

If you would like to save money on your AT&T land phones without changing your numbers, call 561.852.0000.

West Boca Leaders Networking group has openings in some categories. Call 561.852.0000 for more information.

High School students can join the Veterans Volunteer Club to get community service credits for graduation by volunteering their extra time for Veterans needs. Email PR.Group@juno.com for further information.

Barry Epstein, APR, Senior Vice President of Regan Communications Group, (www.regan.com.), is a noted public relations, marketing and political consultant based in Boca Raton, and is the president of the Luxury Chamber of Commerce (www.luxurychamber.com), and the founder and former president of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce (www.westbocachamber.com), with a weekly internet television show on www.wrpbitv.com. Websites are www.regancomm.com and www.publicrelations.nu and is now a division of www.regancomm.com. His emails are bepstein@regancomm.com, pr@publicrelations.nu and barry@ luxurychamber.com blog is: http://barrys-journal.blogspot.com/.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Barry's Buzz Feb. 2, 2012

U.S. Senate candidate Adam Hasner will leave the race and run and be endorsed by Allen West for his Congressional seat. West will run for Tom Rooney’s seat and Rooney will seek a seat in Central Florida. Musical chairs.
Boca author Steve Forman penned his latest novel,“Boca Daze”,following “Boca Knights”and“Boca Mournings”.
Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau chief Jorge Pesquera was named as one of the 2012 "Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales and Marketing" by the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International.
Now you can have your own television show on Boca based www.wrpbitv.com. email wrpbitv@yahoo.com.
With State Attorney Michael McAuliffe not running again, former Sen. Dave Aronberg is slated to inherit the seat.
With Bill Trinka withdrawing from a race for City Council, Constance Scott automatically won another term.
The big winner of the Republican primary in Florida was the media as Mitt Romney spent almost $6 million, with a big chunk targeting Hispanics, Gingrich spent about a $1 million, and Paul’s PAC spent $1/2 million for name identity. Over $1.5 million were spent by PACS in the past month alone in the West Palm Beach television market.
After a major PR blunder by Carnival Cruise lines, offering a measly 30% off on a cruise to Costa survivors, it offered thousands of dollars with the caveat that passengers wouldn’t sue. If they do, the suits must be filed in Italy.
The American Civil Liberties Union and 17-year-old Boca Raton resident Julie Towbin are challenging Florida’s law limiting political contributions by minors, saying it is a violation of free speech.
Stephane’s Brasserie will be opening in the former Copper Canyon space on Glades Road, just west of I-95.
Boca resident Paul Zolenge may be opening his Stage Deli in the Delray Marketplace now under construction.
Congratulations to David Weir and the South Florida Business Report celebrating 26 years on television.
Jordan Zimmerman, founder and Chairman of Zimmerman Advertising, speaks today at 5:30 p.m. at FAU’s Office Depot Grand Lecture Hall. Admission is free. See www.business.fau.edu/executiveforum or call 561.297.0927.
Avi Hoffman is starring in Brooklyn Boy in the Studio at Mizner Park through Feb. 12. Tickets are $30. Call 561.291.9678 or visit www.paradeproductions.org. The City of Boca is installing red light cameras at a few intersections.
Caldwell Theatre has the critically acclaimed production of The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Diety. Go to www.caldwelltheatre.com, or call 995-2327 for more information.
From our brand new studio in Boca Raton, Barry Epstein Live internet television show airs Friday at 10 a.m. on www.wrpbitv.com with Gossip columnist Jose Lambiet, David Quilleon, Palm Beach Pops Executive Director, Sun-Sentinel editorial columnists Kingsley Guy and Lynn University political professor Dr. Robert Watson.
Movies opening at the Cinemark Theatres Friday are: Chronicle, Big Miracle and The Woman in Black.
Alpha and Omega, a free movie at the Sunset Cove Amphitheater in West Boca Friday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m.
The Original Florida Follies is at Olympic Feb. 5, 12 and March 11and 18. Call 954.956.2626 for ticket information.
Palm Beach Pops is at Kravis Center Feb. 6,7; Fau Feb. 8,10,11; Eissey Center Feb. 12. Call 561.832.7677 for tix.
Memories, Milestones and Memoirs, a writing workshop by Emily Rosen, is a new 4 week session every Tuesday starting Februay 7th from 2:30 to 4 PM at the DeHoernle Train Depot 747 S. Dixie Highway, Boca Raton. Call 393.7995 for directions. Cost is $72 for Boca residents, $90 for others. Call 561.477.3727 for more information.
Regis Philbin headlines the 10th Annual YMCA Prayer Breakfast is Thursday, Jan. 9, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Boca Raton Resort and Club. Tickets are at www.ymcaspbc.org or call 561.237.0944 or email grose@ymcaspbc.org.
The Junior League of Boca Raton presents the 11th Annual Chocolate Decadence, the sweetest party in town, 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 9, hosted by the Shops of Boca Center. Call 561.620.4778 x 1 for ticket info.
The Avert Brothers concert at the Coconut Cove Amphitheater 8 p.m. Feb. 10. Tickets $14 at Ticketmaster.com.
Former Secretary of State Madeline Albright will speak on “Economy and Security in the 21st century” at FAU’s Alan B Larkin symposium on the American Presidency at 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 15 followed by a book signing. 800.564.9539.
The 6th Annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance Classic will be Feb.24-26 at the Boca Raton Resort and Club, sponsored by Mercedes Benz. Call 954.563.2822 or email kbecker@bgcbc.org.
The American Heart Association will be honoring Marleen Forkas, Howard Schnellenberger and Dr. James Morris at the 2012 Heart Ball, Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Woodfield Country Club. Call 561.697.6624.
Mad Cow performs free 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at the West Boca Sunset Cove Amphitheater, Glades Rd.
A free Oscar watch party is set for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Mizner Park Amphitheater sponsored by the Palm Beach International Film Festival and the Festival of the Arts. Call 561.362-0003 for more information and VIP tickets.
State Senator Maria Sachs and Cantor Margaret Schmitt will be honored by Temple Sinai on March 3.
The 6th Annual Festival of the Arts BOCA is March 7th 18th. See www.festivaloftheartsboca.org or 866-571-ARTS.
The 26th Annual JARC Gala Dinner Dance with keynote speaker Marlee Matlin and emceed by WPTV Anchor Michael Williams will be Sunday,March 11,6 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner at Boca West Country Club. Call 561.558.2550.
If you would like to save money on your AT&T land phones without changing your numbers, call 561.852.0000.
West Boca Leaders Networking group has openings in some categories. Call 561.852.0000 for more information.
Barry Epstein, APR, Senior Vice President of Regan Communications Group, (www.regan.com.), is a noted public relations, marketing and political consultant based in Boca Raton, and is the president of the Luxury Chamber of Commerce (www.luxurychamber.com), and the founder and former president of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce (www.westbocachamber.com), with a weekly internet television show on www.wrpbitv.com. Websites are www.regancomm.com and www.publicrelations.nu and is now a division of www.regancomm.com. His emails are bepstein@regancomm.com, pr@publicrelations.nu and barry@ luxurychamber.com blog is: http://barrys-journal.blogspot.com/.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Barrys Buzz Jan. 26, 2012

Barrys Buzz Jan. 26, 2012
If you would like to save money on your AT&T land phones without changing your numbers, call 561.852.0000.
First Class U.S. Postage stamps went up starting last Sunday to .45 cents each.
Seth Marmor, shareholder in Shapiro, Blasi, Wasserman & Gora was elected Chair of the West Boca Chamber.
Dr. Richard Staller, who donates his services to all the athletes at Florida Atlantic University, was invited as only one of fewer than 20 dentists from all over the world, to a week in Germany to study at the University of Frankfurt.
FAU athletics is in discussion with the City of Boca to allow more events, concerts, etc. in the new stadium.
West Boca Leaders Networking group has openings in some categories. Call 561.852.0000 for more information.
Urinetown play through Jan. 29 at the West Boca High School Performing Arts Theater. Call 954.323.7884.
Just three weeks into 2012 and going into the fourth season, manager Ann Butler already had repeat events and three commercial concerts booked at West Boca's Sunset Cove Amphitheater, and 12 dates were on hold at all three of Palm Beach County's outdoor amphitheaters. Concert promoters, such as AEG Nation, are booking performances at Sunset Cove in South County Regional Park, like the Avett Brothers at 8 p.m. Feb. 10.
Reform Congregation Temple Beth Shira will be holding services alternate Fridays at Temple Beth Shalom in Century Village. Religious classes for the 120 families will still be held at Sunrise Park Elementary School.
From our brand new studio in Boca Raton, Barry Epstein Live internet television show airs Friday at 10 a.m. on www.wrpbitv.com featuring Movie maven Morrie Zryl, , Sun-Sentinel editorial columnists Kingsley Guy and Lynn University political professor Dr. Robert Watson. Watch to win free movie tickets to the Cinemark Theatre.
Movies opening at the Cinemark Theatres Friday are: Man On A Ledge, One For The Money, A Dangerous Method, Albert Nobbs and The Grey. Movies opening at the Movies of Delray & Lake Worth are A Dangerous Method and Albert Nobbs (at Movies of Delray) and One For the Money (at Movies of Lake Worth).
Caldwell Theatre has the critically acclaimed production of The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Diety. Go to www.caldwelltheatre.com, or call 995-2327 for more information.
Hal Linden speaks at the Jewish National Fund 10:30 a.m. breakfast at Boca West Country Club. No charge. Jackie Mason will be at the Kravis Center, Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. Call 800.572.8471 or go to www.kravis.org for tickets.
The Original Florida Follies returns to Olympic Heights Theater on Feb. 5 and 6 and March 11 and 18. Call 954.956.2626 for ticket information.
FAU Athletics hosts the National Signing Day Fundraising Dinner, Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 6 p.m. Reception, 7 p.m. Dinner at Bogart's Bar & Grill, Located in the Premier Level at Cinemark Palace 20 Movie Theater,3200 Airport Road, Boca Raton, for an evening of fun to support the Football Program. Enjoy dinner, meet Coach Pelini and his new coaching staff, and bid on items in our auction. Single Seat: $150, Table (9 seats): $1,250 (An assistant coach will have the 10th seat at your table!) Space is limited, so please act now! RSVP by Monday, January 30 at fauf.fau.edu/dinner. Dress: Business Casual.Sponsorships are available! For more information, please contact Brenda Husinka-Coto at 561-297-0069 or bcoto@fau.edu.
Memories, Milestones and Memoirs, a writing workshop by Emily Rosen, is a new 4 week session every Tuesday starting Februay 7th from 2:30 to 4 PM at the DeHoernle Train Depot 747 S. Dixie Highway, Boca Raton. Call 393.7995 for directions. Cost is $72 for Boca residents, $90 for others. Call 561.477.3727 for more information.
The Junior League of Boca Raton presents the 11th Annual Chocolate Decadence, the sweetest party in town, 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 9, hosted by the Shops of Boca Center. Call 561.620.4778 x 1 for ticket info.
Former Secretary of State Madeline Albright will speak on “Economy and Security in the 21st century” at FAU’s Alan B Larkin symposium on the American Presidency at 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 15 followed by a book signing. 800.564.9539.
Dr. Marta Rendon will be honored with the DIAMOND award at a Feb. 23 luncheon at the Boca Raton Marriott by the Boca Raton Chamber. For ticket information, call 561.395.4433.
The 6th Annual Boca Raton Concours dElegance Classic will be Feb.24-26 at the Boca Raton Resort and Club, sponsored by Mercedes Benz. Call 954.563.2822 or email kbecker@bgcbc.org.
The American Heart Association will be honoring Marleen Forkas, Howard Schnellenberger and Dr. James Morris at the 2012 Heart Ball, Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Woodfield Country Club. Call 561.697.6624.
The 6th Annual Festival of the Arts BOCA is March 7th 18th. See www.festivaloftheartsboca.org or 866-571-ARTS.
The 26th Annual JARC Gala Dinner Dance with keynote speaker Marlee Matlin and emceed by WPTV Anchor Michael Williams will be Sunday,March 11,6 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner at Boca West Country Club. Call 561.558.2550.
The Veterans Speakers forum accepts requests to speak to schools and civic organizations in the Palm Beach area, sharing the history of the our War Veterans, giving presentations throughout the year. Submit your request for a speaker at least 2 weeks in advance of your event. There are veterans who are eager to tell their war stories. War Veterans speakers are also needed for visits to schools. Send your Service history information and to e-mail to PR.GROUP@JUNO.COM. Include event, date and time, contact person and phone number.
Barry Epstein, APR, Senior Vice President of Regan Communications Group, (www.regan.com.), is a noted public relations, marketing and political consultant based in Boca Raton, and is the president of the Luxury Chamber of Commerce (www.luxurychamber.com), and the founder and former president of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce (www.westbocachamber.com), with a weekly internet television show on www.wrpbitv.com. Websites are www.regancomm.com and www.publicrelations.nu and is now a division of www.regancomm.com. His emails are bepstein@regancomm.com, pr@publicrelations.nu and barry@ luxurychamber.com blog is: http://barrys-journal.blogspot.com/.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Barrys Buzz Jan. 19, 2012

If you would like to save money on your AT&T land phones without changing your numbers, call 561.852.0000.
Palm Beach County State Attorney Michael McAuliffe announced he will NOT seek reelection, opening the door for former State Senator Dave Aronberg to run and win the seat! Polls showed he would not defeat Dave Aronberg. As expected, Aronberg announced today at 2 p.m. that he would run for the job.
After the filing for the March 13 Boca Raton municipal election closed two candidates have filed. Retired attorney Frank Chapman, a graduate of Boca Raton High is married with three young sons and lives in Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club, will run against Councilman Anthony Majhess. Bill Trinka, a member of the city's volunteer Boca Raton Downtown Advisory Committee and a retired fire fighter, will run against Councilwoman Constance Scott. Boca Raton Mayor Susan Whelchel and Scott are supporting Chapman, a political newcomer who has filed to run against Councilman Anthony Majhess. Let the games begin!
Former radio and television show host Anthony Cutaia was sentenced Tuesday to 51 months in federal prison for running a Ponzi scheme. U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Hurley in the Southern Florida District in West Palm Beach handed down the maximum allowable sentence under federal guidelines.
The School board consultant's report were not final. The Board cut the list for the final four yesterday, including former Palm Beach Economic President and former Superintendent of Education Tom Watkins.
BankUnited Inc. plans to stay independent. BB&T Corp. TD bank and PNC were in talks to buy it.
Slots can't expand to Palm Beach County, Attorney General Pam Bondi says, but the County plans to keep its Nov. 6 referendum for slot machines at Palm Beach Kennel Club.
Boca Raton developer Fredric Newman, a shareholder in a Parkland Town Center real estate ownership company, has filed for personal Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Jan.11. Newman and his wife, declared $47 million in debt – mostly loan guarantees – and $1.8 million in assets, says the petition.
The 121 room Boca Raton Bridge Hotel, since late 2010, has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy .
Corner Bakery will open its first Florida location in Boca on Jan. 30, at 2240 NW 19 St, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner,
William Berger, senior shareholder and litigation group co-chair for Greenspoon Marder in West Palm Beach, has been reappointed by Gov. Rick Scott to the District Board of Trustees of Palm Beach State College for a term that will run through May 31, 20015.
Dr. Robert Watson, frequent guest on Barry Epstein live. Lectures every Tuesday at 4 PM. at FAU.
From our brand new studio in Boca Raton, Barry Epstein Live internet television show airs Friday at 10 a.m. on www.wrpbitv.com featuring Miami Herald gossip columnist and gossipextra.com Jose Lambiet, Movie maven Morrie Zryl, Mazer and Company partner Tony Mazer, Sun-Sentinel editorial columnists Kingsley Guy and Lynn University political professor Dr. Robert Watson. Win free movie tickets to the movies.
Movies opening at the Cinemark Theatres Friday are: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close With Tom Hanks, Red Tails, Haywire, Dangerous Method and Underworld: Awakening. Movies opening at the Movies of Delray and Lake Worth are The Artist and Extremely Loud with Tom Hanks. Lake Worth also opens Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
Caldwell Theatre has the critically acclaimed production of The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Diety. Go to www.caldwelltheatre.com, or call 995-2327 for more information.
The Original Florida Follies returns to Olympic Heights Theater on Feb. 5 and 6 and March 11 and 18. Call 954.956.2626 for ticket information.
FAU Athletics hosts the National Signing Day Fundraising Dinner, Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 6 p.m. Reception, 7 p.m. Dinner at Bogart's Bar & Grill, Located in the Premier Level at Cinemark Palace 20 Movie Theater,3200 Airport Road, Boca Raton, for an evening of fun to support the Football Program. Enjoy dinner, meet Coach Pelini and his new coaching staff, and bid on items in our auction. Single Seat: $150, Table (9 seats): $1,250 (An assistant coach will have the 10th seat at your table!) Space is limited, so please act now! RSVP by Monday, January 30 at fauf.fau.edu/dinner. Dress: Business Casual.Sponsorships are available! For more information, please contact Brenda Husinka-Coto at 561-297-0069 or bcoto@fau.edu. The Junior League of Boca Raton presents the 11th Annual Chocolate Decadence, the sweetest party in town, 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 9, hosted by the Shops of Boca Center. Call 561.620.4778 x 1 for ticket information.
Dr. Marta Rendon will be honored with the DIAMOND award at a Feb. 23 luncheon at the Boca Raton Marriott by the Boca Raton Chamber. For ticket information, call 561.395.4433.
The 6th Annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance Classic will be Feb.24-26 at the Boca Raton Resort and Club, sponsored by Mercedes Benz. Call 954.563.2822 or email kbecker@bgcbc.org.
The American Heart Association will be honoring Marleen Forkas, Howard Schnellenberger and Dr. James Morris at the 2012 Heart Ball, Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Woodfield Country Club. Call 561.697.6624.
The 6th Annual Festival of the Arts BOCA, March 7th 18th, 2012 are on sale and can be purchased via www.festivaloftheartsboca.org or 866-571-ARTS.
Barry Epstein, APR, Senior Vice President of Regan Communications Group, (www.regan.com.), is a noted public relations, marketing and political consultant based in Boca Raton, and is the president of the Luxury Chamber of Commerce (www.luxurychamber.com), and the founder and former president of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce (www.westbocachamber.com), with a weekly internet television show on www.wrpbitv.com. Websites are www.regancomm.com and www.publicrelations.nu and is now a division of www.regancomm.com. His emails are bepstein@regancomm.com, pr@publicrelations.nu and barry@ luxurychamber.com blog is: http://barrys-journal.blogspot.com/.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Barrys Buzz Jan. 12, 2012

If you would like to save money on your AT&T phones without changing your numbers, call 561.852.0000.
Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus and his wife Billi have donated $25 million to Boca Raton Regional Hospital for a neuroscience institute that is desperately needed in South Florida. The contribution is the largest ever to the hospital, which expects the center, to open in 2014, will create about 100 new jobs.
A second Tri-Rail stop in Boca Raton may be on the horizon. the Florida Department of Transportation has proposed adding a second Tri-Rail station in Boca Raton, reviving plans that had been dormant for some time. In its short-term transportation plan that still must be approved by the State Legislature, the department sets aside $1.5 million in 2017 for a new Tri-Rail station near Glades Road and Military Trail.
The Boca Raton Resort and Club was featured on ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition by hosting a family of a blind widow with six children from Iowa while their new home was being built.
Boca residents Bob Sheetz and Benjamine Olewine III, each pledged $1 million to rebuild new entrances at Lynn University for the Presidential debate on Oct. 22. Holli Rockwell pledged $3 million to endow a scholarship.
A new gambling ship at the Port of Palm Beach aims to hire 150 employees at wages of $30,000 to $100,000 a year. Port commissioners unanimously approved an agreement with Black Diamond Casino Inc. of Jupiter to sail twice daily. Black Diamond Casino will need workers to take reservations, play music, serve food and deal cards.
Torah Academy of Boca Raton purchased a 17,00 sq.ft, facility adjacent to its existing campus for $1.5 million with Boca law firm Sachs Sax Caplan negotiating the sale.
Fusionaire, a Japanese fusion restaurant, opened in Royal Palm Place offering artistically presented fare.
From our brand new studio in Boca Raton, Barry Epstein Live internet television show airs Friday at 10 a.m. on www.wrpbitv.com featuring Congressman Allen West with breaking national news, Florida State Senator Ellyn Bogdanoff, Miami Herald gossip columnist and gossipextra.com Jose Lambiet, and Lynn University political professor and Sun-Sentinel editorial columnist Dr. Robert Watson. Watch to win free movie tickets to the Cinemark theaters.
Movies opening at the Cinemark Theatres Friday are: Four Star Iron Lady with Golden Globe and Academy Award winner for best actress Meryl Streep, Contraband with Mark Wahlberg, Joyful Noise with Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton. Movies opening at the Movies of Delray and Lake Worth are Iron Lady and Carnage.
Cokie and Steve Roberts headline the JCC book luncheon at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 12 at Delaire Country Club in Delray Beach. Tickets ar $45 for members and $55 for guests. For tickets, visit www.jcconline.com.
Caldwell Theatre presents The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Diety. Go to www.caldwelltheatre.com. Call 995-2327.
Temple Beth Shira plans its annual fundraiser Sat. Jan. 14 at Spanish River High School: Ultimate Elton John & Billy Joel; with two amazing tribute bands in one spectacular evening. 561-912-1453.
The 15th Annual OPAL awards will be presented by the Rotary Club of Boca Raton on Jan. 14 at Boca Pointe Country Club with cocktails at 6:30 and dinner at 7:30 p.m., honoring Tom Snow, Patricia Thomas, Rabbi Merle Singer, Warren Orlando and Ken Davis. Call 477.76180 for more info.
Don’t miss the Concert by the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Featuring the original Miller arrangements of pieces like Moonlight Serenade, In The Mood, String Of Pearls and Chattanooga Choo Choo. Wednesday, January 18th at 8:00 PM. Olympic Heights Community High School Auditorium, 20101 Lyons Road, Boca Raton. Free Parking. Tickets $28.00 and VIP Seating $35.00. Charge by phone: 1 800 595-4849. On line: lbproductions.tix.com, or call: 561 367-1689.
The Luxury Chamber of Commerce presents Moxy, Muscle & Money networking event to benefit Junior Achievement Jan. 19, 6-9 p.m. at Solita on Las Olas Blvd. Sponsors include: Luxury Chamber of Commerce, SoLita, Barry R. Epstein Associates Public Relations, & Who's Who in South Florida. Benefactors include: Junior Achievement & Luxury Chamber of Commerce. Investment: $40. at the door. To secure an advance ticket to the event visit: http://JuniorAchievement. For Information about Luxury Chamber, visit: www.luxurychamber.com.
The late Gloria Drummond, founder of Boca Raton Regional Hospital, will be honored and paid tribute at the hospitals Golden Gala on Jan. 21 with a video and commemorative journal.
The 30th annual Caribbean Cowboy Ball, sponsored by the George Snow Scholarship fund, will be Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. at Red Reef Park, 1401 N. State Rd. A1A. Call 561.347.6799 for more info.
The hotest new night spot in Boca, V, will be hosting a Mitzvah and Party Showcase on Jan. 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the north entrance of the Embassy Suites Hotel, I-95 and Yamato Road. Free admission.
The U.S. Holocaust Museum luncheon at Boca West Country Club, on Jan. 30 features John V. Gillies, Special Agent in Charge, Miami Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation and special guest Joshua Bolten, Former White House Chief of Staff and Vice Chairman of the USHM Council. You can reserve tickets at www.ushmm.org/events/sfluncheon. 561.995.6773 or email southeast@@ushmm.org.
The Original Florida Follies, featuring costumed and bejewed dancers from 60 to over 90, returns to Olympic Heights Theater on Feb. 5 and 6 and March 11 and 18. Call 954.956.2626 for ticket information. Don’t miss it!
Barry Epstein, APR, Senior Vice President of Regan Communications Group, (www.regan.com.), is a noted public relations, marketing and political consultant and the president of the Luxury Chamber of Commerce (www.luxurychamber.com), and the founder and former president of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce (www.westbocachamber.com), with a weekly internet television show on www.wrpbitv.com. His websites are www.regancomm.com and www.publicrelations.nu which is now a division of www.regancomm.com. His emails are bepstein@regancomm.com, and pr@publicrelations.nu. His blog is: http://barrys-journal.blogspot.com/.

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Barrys Buzz Jan. 5, 2012

Boca will have its own Internet television station next week. WRPBITV will have a new home in the Shoppes of Village Pointe on S.W. 18th street between Powerline Rd. and Military Trail. Very inexpensive rates for advertising and having you own show apply during the inaugural period. Contact Wayne Filowitz at 561.779.1250 or email him at wrpbitv.com for details.
MobileHelp, a medical alert company in Boca Raton, is expanding its office space in the city with plans to add 55 jobs, the majority being in sales, customer service and technical support, with the average s with benefits. The employer provides medical alarm service for seniors by integrating cellular technology, GPS, and medical alarm technology. salary in the low $40,000 was founded in 2006, and recently moved into a new 13,000-square-foot office space at Research Park at Florida Atlantic University. which currently has about 50 employees, recently receiving a $36,000 rent subsidy in the research park from Boca Raton. See mobilehelpnow.com for more information about the company. Go to the "careers" tab to apply.
Connie Mack, son of a former senator, is far outpacing the rest of the field of Republican Senate candidates in Florida. The survey of 780 Republican voters, conducted from Dec. 15-19, shows Mack carrying 39 percent of the vote. Former U.S. Sen. George LeMieux, tea-party favorite Mike McCalister and former state House Majority Leader Adam Hasner all trailed in single-digits.
Greenberg Taurig shareholder and Chair of the Caldwell Theatre Bruce Rosetto, has been named to the board of directors of the Florida Atlantic Research and Development Authority.
U.S. Bonds are now paperless, as you can now only purchase them on line now.
Powerball tickets are doubling to $2 starting Jan. 15.
Brian Nelson has been named general manager of Town Center at Boca Raton.
Gary Betensky, a shareholder with Richman Greer and a Boca resident, has been named president of the Palm Beach Regional Office of the American Jewish Committee and a member of AJC since 2006.
Barry Epstein Live internet television show airs Friday at 10 a.m. on www.wrpbitv.com featuring Miami Herald gossip columnist and gossipextra.com Jose Lambiet, Sun-Sentinel editorial columnists Kingsley Guy and Lynn University political professor Dr. Robert Watson, Leon Blumberg presenting the Glenn Miller Orchestra at Olympic Heights High School, Jan. 18, Palm Beach Pops executive director David Quillen and movie maven Morrie Zyrl on movie theatres operations. Watch to win free movie tickets to the Cinemark theaters. You can also watch archived shows on the site.
Movie opening at the Cinemark Theatres Friday is Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Movies opening at the Movies of Delray and Lake Worth is Women on the 6th floor. Delray also has War Horse and Lake Worth has Mission Impossible.
Cokie and Steve Roberts headline the JCC book luncheon at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 12 at Delaire Country Club in Delray Beach. Tickets ar $45 for members and $55 for guests. For tickets, visit www.jcconline.com.
Temple Beth Shira plans its annual fundraiser Sat. Jan. 14 at Spanish River High School: Ultimate Elton John & Billy Joel; with two amazing tribute bands in one spectacular evening. 561-912-1453.
The 15th Annual OPAL awards will be presented by the Rotary Club of Boca Raton on Jan. 14 at Boca Pointe Country Club with cocktails at 6:30 and dinner at 7:30 p.m., honoring Tom Snow, Patricia Thomas, Rabbi Merle Singer, Warren Orlando and Ken Davis. Call 477.76180 for more info.
Don’t miss the Concert by the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Featuring the original Miller arrangements of pieces like Moonlight Serenade, In The Mood, String Of Pearls and Chattanooga Choo Choo. Wednesday, January 18th at 8:00 PM. Olympic Heights Community High School Auditorium, 20101 Lyons Road, Boca Raton. Free Parking. Tickets $28.00 and VIP Seating $35.00. Charge by phone: 1 800 595-4849. On line: lbproductions.tix.com, or call: 561 367-1689.
The late Gloria Drummond, founder of Boca Raton Regional Hospital, will be honored and paid tribute at the hospitals Golden Gala on Jan. 21 with a video and commemorative journal.
The 30th annual Caribbean Cowboy Ball, sponsored by the George Snow Scholarship fund, will be Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. at Red Reef Park, 1401 N. State Rd. A1A. Call 561.347.6799 for more info.
The U.S. Holocaust Museum luncheon at Boca West Country Club, on Jan. 30 features John V. Gillies, Special Agent in Charge, Miami Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation and special guest Joshua Bolten, Former White House Chief of Staff and Vice Chairman of the USHM Council. You can reserve tickets at www.ushmm.org/events/sfluncheon. 561.995.6773 or email southeast@@ushmm.org.
Dr. Marta Rendon will be honored with the DIAMOND award at a Feb. 23 luncheon at the Boca Raton Marriott by the Boca Raton Chamber. For ticket information, call 561.395.4433.
The 6th Annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance Classic will be Feb.24-26 at the Boca Raton Resort and Club, sponsored by Mercedes Benz. Call 954.563.2822 or email kbecker@bgcbc.org.
The 6th Annual Festival of the Arts BOCA, March 7th 18th, 2012 are on sale and can be purchased via www.festivaloftheartsboca.org or 866-571-ARTS.
Barry Epstein, APR, Senior Vice President of Regan Communications Group, (www.regan.com.), is a noted public relations, marketing and political consultant based in Boca Raton, and is the president of the Luxury Chamber of Commerce (www.luxurychamber.com), and the founder and former president of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce (www.westbocachamber.com), with a weekly internet television show on www.wrpbitv.com. His websites are www.regancomm.com and www.publicrelations.nu and is now a division of www.regancomm.com. His email is bepstein@regancomm.com or pr@publicrelations.nu and blog is: http://barrys-journal.blogspot.com/.