Thursday, January 27, 2011

Barry’s Buzz by Barry Epstein – Jan. 27, 2011

Guests on barry epstein live friday at 10 a.m. on www.wrpbitv.com will be, Palm Beach Post gossip columnist Jose Lambiet, New Times investigative reporter Bob Norman, WSI Digital Marketing experts Ruben Alberto Bravo Pinan and Ruben Alberto Bravo Castano, Sun-Sentinel Editorial columnist Kingsley Guy and Lynn University political professor WPTV analyst, Dr. Robert Watson. Over 32,200 viewers watch the show.
Newly re-elected State Rep. Irv Slosberg has filed a bill to sell naming rights to Florida’s Turnpike, already named for Ronald Reagan. He just wants to raise money for the state.
The Jan. 27 fourth Thursday network tonight of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce from 5:30 to 7 p.m. will be at the offices of Alan C. Kauffman & Associates, 4400 N. Federal Highway, Suite 122, in the Sanctuary Tower, 1/4 mile south of Yamato. Call 561.482-9333 for reservations today!
The 10th Annual Owls Football Awards Banquet honoring the Seniors is on Sunday, January 30th, 2011with a 12:00 p.m. Reception and 1:00 p.m. Brunch & Program at the Embassy Suites Boca Raton 661 N.W. 53rd Street, Boca Raton, Florida 33487 (561) 994-8200. Purchase your seats by calling the football office at (561) 297-1094. Seating is limited. Please respond by today. For additional information, contact the football office at the number above or by e-mail at football@fau.edu.
There is a fundraising reception honoring Boca Raton City Council member Michael Mullaugh on Monday, January 31st, 6:00 – 7:30pm at Bogart’s Bar & Grille Premier Level at Cinemark, 3200 Airport Road, Boca Raton.RSVP to rsvpmullaugh@gmail.com or 561.212.6662. Contributions should be made payable to the Michael Mullaugh Campaign Account. The maximum allowable contribution is $500 per person and/or corporate entity. If you cannot attend but would like to donate, send contributions to: Michael Mullaugh Campaign, 2456 NW 62nd Street, Boca Raton, FL 33496.
Congressman Allen West will hold a Town Hall meeting for all constituents on Monday, January 31 at 7 p.m. at St. Mark’s Catholic School, 730 NE 6th Avenue, in Boynton Beach. Seating is first come, first served.
The Feb. 8 7:30 a.m. second Tuesday breakfast at Boca Lago Country Club, sponsored by Fresh Start Tax LLC will feature Home Depot founder Bernie Marcus. Details are on the newly redesigned website, www.westbocachamber.com where you will also find a membership application with reduced rates for 2011. Save the date for the Chambers annual scramble golf tournament on Friday the 13th of May at SouthWinds golf course. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Call 561. 482.9333 for details.
Unicorn Childrens Foundation is partnering with Lynn University in bringing an educational conference to the community, Transitions 2011: Options Beyond High School. The conference will be held on Friday, January 28, 2011 on the Lynn University campus in Boca Raton. If you have a child in middle or high school that has a developmental, communication, or learning disorder or you provide academic or therapeutic support to these individuals, this is a conference for you. Transitions 2011 will explore options after high school for individuals affected by developmental and learning challenges. Among the highly acclaimed panel of experts, Ari Ne'eman is returning to present a self-advocacy session for teens and young adults with varying disabilities and a second session for professionals on the types of supports and accommodations that will facilitate success. A complete listing of presenters and topics for the January 28 conference is available online at www.lynn.edu/transitions.
The 10th Annual Chocolate Decadence, hosted by the Junior League of Boca Raton, will be Thursday, Feb. 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Shops of Boca Center. Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the door or VIP at $75. Call 561.620.4778 x 1 or visit www.bocachocolate.com.
The Original Florida Follies presents a series of terrific shows, starting Jan. 23 in Broward and Feb. 23 at Olympic Heights High School. Tickets are $28 each and group rates are available. Call 954.956.2626 or visit www.theoriginalfloridafollies.com. Do not miss this fabulous show of youngsters from 60 to the 90’s.
Lothar Mayer hosts a fundraiser brunch for Majority Leader Eric Cantor on Sunday, Feb. 20. Email to lothar@carlogroup.com or call 561-338-9415. Attendance starts at $500.
Newt Gingrich headlines the Palm Beach County Republican event on Feb. 24. Tickets are $195.
FAU’s Living Room Theatre is showing the best of movies. This past week they opened Marwencol and All Good Things. Opening Friday are Enemies of the People and WasteLand . Upcoming are: Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale on February 4 and Evangelion 2.0 on February 11. Other movies open at area theatres.
Barry Epstein, APR, is a noted public relations, marketing and political consultant based in Boca Raton, and is president of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce (www.westbocachamber.com), with a weekly internet television show on www.wrpbitv.com. His website is www.publicrelations.nu and his email is pr@publicrelations.nu. His blog is on the Sun-Sentinel Jewish Journal site: http://barrys-journal.blogspot.com/. You can friend him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/barryepstein or follow him on Twitter @cme4pr. Fax items for the column to 561.451.0000 or email to: bocaspindoctor@gmail.com.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Barry’s Buzz by Barry Epstein – Jan. 20, 2011

Polo Club resident Don Kirshner died Tuesday. The funeral is today (Thursday) at 11 a.m. at Temple Beth El in Boca Raton. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Don Kirshner Scholarship Fund, being established by his family for emerging songwriters (70 West 36 Street, Suite 701, New York, NY 10018 – 212-239-0777).
Gertrude Maxwell, Palm Beach socialite and animal activist, died yesterday at the age of 99.
Democrat U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, the only statewide Democrat official, will have one of a number of Republicans angling to run against him in 2012. Already Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos and local GOP’ers Adam Hasner and Nick Loeb are said to be angling for the seat, but Haridopolos is and will be the front runner. Palm Beach County Republican Chair Sid Dinerstein was defeated in his bid to be state chair.
Palm Beach County Commissioner Burt Aaronson is awaiting a court ruling knocking down term limits in Broward but already democratic activist Rick Neuhoff opened a campaign account for the seat.
Guests on barry epstein live friday at 10 a.m. on www.wrpbitv.com will be, Palm Beach Post gossip columnist Jose Lambiet, New Times investigative reporter Bob Norman, Senior Advisor, External Affairs, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Arthur S. Berger, Movie Maven Morrie Zryl, South Florida Fair Public Relations director John Picano, Do Wop concert promoter Joey Dale, Sun-Sentinel Editorial columnist Kingsley Guy and Lynn University political professor and Sun-Sentinel columnist, Dr. Robert Watson. Over 32,200 viewers watch the show. Max’s Grille in Mizner Park is now serving breakfast.
The Paramount Days in Boca will headline all the great groups, Saturday, 7:00 p.m. Jan. 22 at FAU auditorium. Tickets are $40, $50 and $60. Further information is at www.theparamountdaysinboca.com or call 1.800.564.9539. Don’t miss this great nostalgic show.
The Jan. 27 fourth Thursday network of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce from 5:30 to 7 p.m. will be at the offices of Alan C. Kauffman & Associates, 4400 N. Federal Highway, Suite 122, in the Sanctuary Tower, 1/4 mile south of Yamato. The Feb. 8 7:30 a.m. second Tuesday breakfast at Boca Lago Country Club, sponsored by Fresh Start Tax LLC will feature Home Depot founder Bernie Marcus. Details are on the newly redesigned website, www.westbocachamber.com where you will also find a membership application with reduced rates for 2011. Save the date for the Chambers annual scramble golf tournament on Friday the 13th of May at SouthWinds golf course. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Call 561. 482.9333 for details.
Unicorn Childrens Foundation is partnering with Lynn University in bringing an educational conference to the community, Transitions 2011: Options Beyond High School. The conference will be held on Friday, January 28, 2011 on the Lynn University campus in Boca Raton. If you have a child in middle or high school that has a developmental, communication, or learning disorder or you provide academic or therapeutic support to these individuals, this is a conference for you. Transitions 2011 will explore options after high school for individuals affected by developmental and learning challenges. Among the highly acclaimed panel of experts, Ari Ne'eman is returning to present a self-advocacy session for teens and young adults with varying disabilities and a second session for professionals on the types of supports and accommodations that will facilitate success. A complete listing of presenters and topics for the January 28 conference is available online at www.lynn.edu/transitions.
The 10th Annual Chocolate Decadence, hosted by the Junior League of Boca Raton, will be Thursday, Feb. 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Shops of Boca Center. Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the door or VIP at $75. Call 561.620.4778 x 1 or visit www.bocachocolate.com.
The Original Florida Follies presents a series of terrific shows, starting Jan. 23 in Broward and Feb. 23 at Olympic Heights High School. Tickets are $28 each and group rates are available. Call 954.956.2626 or visit www.theoriginalfloridafollies.com. Do not miss this fabulous show of youngsters from 60 to the 90’s.
Newt Gingrich headlines the Palm Beach County Republican event on Feb. 24. Tickets are $195.
FAU’s Living Room Theatre is showing the best of movies. This past week they opened Vision - From the Life of Hildegard Von Bingen. Opening Friday is Marwencol. Upcoming are: All Good Things on January 21, Enemies of the People on January 28, Waste Land on January 28,Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale on February 4 and Evangelion 2.0 on February 11. Opening at other theatres are No Strings Attached, Rabbit Hole, and Somewhere.
Barry Epstein, APR, is a noted public relations, marketing and political consultant based in Boca Raton, and is president of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce (www.westbocachamber.com), with a weekly internet television show on www.wrpbitv.com. His website is www.publicrelations.nu and his email is pr@publicrelations.nu. His blog is on the Sun-Sentinel Jewish Journal site: http://barrys-journal.blogspot.com/. You can friend him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/barryepstein or follow him on Twitter @cme4pr. Fax items for the column to 561.451.0000 or email to: bocaspindoctor@gmail.com.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Barry’s Buzz by Barry Epstein – Jan. 13, 2011

Guests on barry epstein live friday at 10 a.m. on www.wrpbitv.com will be Jackie Mason, Jose Lambiet, Bob Norman, Kingsley Guy and Robert Watson. Over 32,200 viewers watch the show.
Mayor Susan Whelchel filed to run for a final term as Mayor of the City of Boca Raton. The city will also spend $200,000 to spruce up the Mizner Park amphitheatre. As reported in last week’s blog, the Mizner Park theatre is closed. Rumor is AMC will be operating it as they originally did.
Commissioner Steven Abrams announced that Palm Beach County has installed a camera at the Boca Raton Inlet at South Inlet Park and it is due to be operational via a wireless link by January 14th. The camera provides residents with an opportunity to view the current conditions of the inlet and the surrounding beach area and can be accessed at http://www.pbcgov.org/erm/beachcams.htm. It captures up-to-date images of the area and is a useful tool especially for boaters, surfers and beachgoers. He also announced the state will be widening Palmetto Park Road between Military Trail and I-95 from 6 to 8 lanes. The project is expected to start in August and take two years to complete.
Gov. Charlie Crist is joining the powerhouse Morgan & Morgan law firm. The marriage, which had been anticipated, was formally announced at a law firm breakfast in Orlando. The firm is run by one of his long time political supporters, Democrat John Morgan. Crist, who received a law degree from the Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama, made it clear he wanted to return to practicing law upon leaving office.
New 2011 Chair Jeff Karsin, American Financial Consultants, presided over his first meeting with Congressman Allen West as a guest of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce Tuesday breakfast, sponsored by West Boca Medical Center, along with nationally known motivator Bob Burg, at Boca Lago Country Club. Upcoming events include the West Boca Women’s lunch and network on Wednesday, Jan. 19 from 11:30 to 1 p.m. sponsored by Lynn Fedoriw, CPA at City Fish Market, with motivational consultant Tammy Saltzman speaking. The Jan. 27 fourth Thursday network from 5:30 to 7 p.m. will be at the offices of Alan C. Kauffman & Associates, 4400 N. Federal Highway, Suite 122, in the Sanctuary Tower, 1/4 mile south of Yamato. The Feb. 8 7:30 a.m. second Tuesday breakfast at Boca Lago Country Club, sponsored by Fresh Start Tax LLC will feature Home Depot founder Bernie Marcus. Details are on the newly redesigned website, www.westbocachamber.com where you will also find a membership application with reduced rates for 2011. Save the date for the Chambers annual scramble golf tournament on Friday the 13th of May at SouthWinds golf course. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Call 561. 482.9333 for details.
The Luxury Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Business & Social Network for the affluent & purveyors of luxury goods & services this Monday, Jan. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Bridge Hotel, 999 E. Camino Real. Register at www.lux.eventbrite.com or call 888-584-1119. Ask for discount for readers of this blog.
Unicorn Childrens Foundation is partnering with Lynn University in bringing an educational conference to the community, Transitions 2011: Options Beyond High School. The conference will be held on Friday, January 28, 2011 on the Lynn University campus in Boca Raton. If you have a child in middle or high school that has a developmental, communication, or learning disorder or you provide academic or therapeutic support to these individuals, this is a conference for you.
Transitions 2011 will explore options after high school for individuals affected by developmental and learning challenges. Among the highly acclaimed panel of experts, Ari Ne'eman is returning to present a self-advocacy session for teens and young adults with varying disabilities and a second session for professionals on the types of supports and accommodations that will facilitate success. A complete listing of presenters and topics for the January 28 conference is available online at www.lynn.edu/transitions.
The 10th Annual Chocolate Decadence, hosted by the Junior League of Boca Raton, will be Thursday, Feb. 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Shops of Boca Center. Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the door or VIP at $75. Call 561.620.4778 x 1 or visit www.bocachocolate.com.
The Original Florida Follies presents a series of terrific shows, starting Jan. 23 in Broward and Feb. 23 at Olympic Heights High School. Tickets are $28 each and group rates are available. Call 954.956.2626 or visit www.theoriginalfloridafollies.com. Do not miss this fabulous show of youngsters from 60 to the 90’s.
FAU’s Living Room Theatre is showing the best of movies. This past week they screened White Material. Upcoming this weekend is Vision - From the Life of Hildegard Von Bingen. Opening at other theatres are: The Dilemma, Green Hornet, Blue Valentine, and Jackie Mason’s One Angry Man.
Barry Epstein, APR, is a noted public relations, marketing and political consultant based in Boca Raton, and is president of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce (www.westbocachamber.com), with a weekly internet television show on www.wrpbitv.com. His website is www.publicrelations.nu and his email is pr@publicrelations.nu. His blog is on the Sun-Sentinel Jewish Journal site: http://barrys-journal.blogspot.com/. You can friend him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/barryepstein or follow him on Twitter @cme4pr. Fax items for the column to 561.451.0000 or email to: bocaspindoctor@gmail.com.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

EXTRA!!!! New I-95 Interchange officially approved!

New Boca Raton I-95 Interchange Approved
Major Relief Expected
Commissioner Abrams, also serving as a member of the Metropolitan Planning Organization, announced today that a new Interstate 95 interchange at Spanish River Boulevard in Boca Raton has been officially adopted as a future development project by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

Based on reports issued by FDOT, numerous traffic analyses performed over the past few years have clearly indicated this segment of I-95 does not meet the required level of standards, mainly because of the high levels of congestion.

“I have been working on this since my first days as mayor, and it has finally come to fruition,” said Abrams. “It will provide needed relief to Glades Road and Yamato Road, two of the county’s most congested interchanges,” he added.

The proposed Airport/FAU interchange will connect to Spanish River Boulevard, extending from Military Trail on the west to A1A on the east. It will provide a “back-entrance” to FAU’s campus while providing the much needed relief on Glades Road, and eliminate persistent problematic residential cut-through traffic via Yamato Road.

One of the primary reasons for the new interchange is to serve FAU, which has a new campus Master Plan that shows explosive growth for commuter and non-commuter students. Currently, there are approximately 15,000 students, of which over 12,000 are commuters. Additionally, FAU is planning a Division 1 football stadium designated to seat 40,000 people and will be used for other events, such as concerts.

The proposed new interchange is part of the Five-Year Work Program and is scheduled to commence in the fall of 2014.

Barry’s Buzz by Barry Epstein – Jan. 6, 2011

Barry’s Buzz by Barry Epstein – Jan. 6, 2011
Former Florida Lt.Gov.Jeff Kottkamp will be announcing that he will be running for Congress.
According to Newsmax.com, billionaire Donald Trump is telling friends he has decided he will definitely run for president as a Republican. Trump will make the announcement when his NBC show The Apprentice finishes the season in the spring, he is confiding. He has been soliciting recommendations on political advisors.
Former state senator Dave Aronberg of Greenacres is expected to lead a state effort aimed at eliminating unscrupulous pain clinics, or "pill mills." Attorney General-Elect Pam Bondi announced she will appoint Aronberg as a special counsel in her administration, charging him with leading an intense anti-pill mill initiative.
Latest on Mizner Park Cinema closing: Frank Theatres has closed the theatre. AMC is rumored to be going back in there and renovating the theatres and reopening as AMC Cinemas.
Tune in tomorrow to barry epstein live at 10 a.m. on www.wrpbitv.com. Guests include Sun-Sentinel columnist Kingley Guy, Cathy Dooley and Doug Gorab from the Original Florida Follies, movie aficionado extraordinaire Morrie Zryl, among others.
The Ultimate Jersey Boys tribute concert, Frankie Valli and the 4 Seasons will be the Temple Beth Shira fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 8 at 8 p.m. in the Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River High School. Call 912-1453 for the $35 tickets.
The West Boca Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, Jan. 11 7:30 a.m. breakfast at Boca Lago Country Club, sponsored by West Boca Medical Center will feature noted motivator Bob Burg on "Go-Givers Sell More". Further information is on the website at www.westbocachamber.com. RSVP to info@westbocachamber or call 561.482.9333 for further information.
National Adoption Weekend is January 15th & 16th ~ 10am-3pm. This national event will be hosted by Life with Dogs Fund at Bedner's Farm Fresh Market 12033 State Rd 7 / 441, just 3 miles north of Atlantic Avenue/Delray ~ Puppies & kittens, dogs & cats for adoption,~ Face painting,~ Italian Ice,~ Barbecue, pies, fresh from the farm food!~ Rescue wear "Unleashed Love" t-shirts just in time for Valentine's Day ~ foster, adopt or sponsor an animal to save a life. Thank you for supporting the rescue of homeless puppies, their moms and dads. Life with Dogs Fund is a non-profit which supports pet rescue through community events and rescue wear. Your support goes directly to saving lives! More info is at www.lifewithdogsfund.org.
The Jewish War Veterans of Palm Beach County are holding their next meeting on January 16th, 2011 at 9 a.m at the Hagan Ranch Road Fire Station north of Atlantic Ave on the east side of Hagen Ranch Road in Delray Beach . New Veterans members from all WARS are welcomed as well as regular members. Free Coffee, Bagels etc. included. Cpl. Burt Richards of The Veterans Speakers Forum for educating School students will speak on the accomplishments the veterans have had since last meeting. The programs are designed to educate the students in Palm Beach County Schools and more speakers are needed. Friends and guests are welcomed. For more information, call 561-734-4527.
The Florida Atlantic University’s 10th Annual Owls Football Awards Banquet honoring the Seniors will be held on Saturday, January 30th from 12 p.m. reception and 1:00 p.m. Brunch and Program at Embassy Suites Hotel Boca Raton, 661 NW 53rd Street, (Yamato Road, just west of I-95. Tickets are $40 each. RSVP to 561.297.1094 or email to football@fau.edu. Deadline is Jan. 24, 2011.
FAU’s Living Room Theatre is showing the best of the movies. This past week they screened Kings of Pastry. Among the movies opening Friday are Casino Jack, White Material, Country Strong, Made in Dagenham, Season of the Witch and White Wedding.

Barry Epstein, APR, is a noted public relations, marketing and political consultant based in Boca Raton, and is president of the West Boca Chamber of Commerce (www.westbocachamber.com), with a weekly internet television show on www.wrpbitv.com. His website is www.publicrelations.nu and his email is pr@publicrelations.nu. His blog is on the Sun-Sentinel Jewish Journal site: http://barrys-journal.blogspot.com/. You can friend him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/barryepstein or follow him on Twitter @cme4pr. Fax items for the column to 561.451.0000 or email to: bocaspindoctor@gmail.com.