Fran Drescher goes Pink At the 7th Annual Go Pink Luncheon

You’ll be amazed and ultimately inspired by actress and cancer survivor Fran Drescher, best known as the lovable “Miss Fine” on the ‘90s hit series The Nanny. In 2000, Fran was diagnosed with cancer. Because it was caught early, surgery was successful and she has been cancer free ever since. Since then, Fran authored a NY Times bestseller, Cancer Schmancer, about her experiences as a cancer patient. Today, she is an outspoken advocate for cancer awareness and early detection as well as patient knowledge and empowerment.

The Go Pink Luncheon is South Florida’s premier event for women’s health education and wellness. With amazing speakers, a scrumptious luncheon, and the fabulous Mercedes Benz of Delray Pink Daisy Pick Raffle, this year’s event promises to be another sell-out.

The Luncheon benefits Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation’s Go Pink Challenge, a fundraising initiative that raises awareness and funds in support of the Institute for Women’s Health & Wellness and the Lynn Cancer Institute.

Join Keynote Speaker, Fran Drescher and Guest Speaker, Louise Morrell, MD and the Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation to make a difference in the fight against breast cancer – at this not-to-be-missed women’s health event right here in our own community!

This 7th Annual Go Pink Luncheon will occur on Thursday, October 28th, 2010 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Boca Raton Resort & Club located at 501 E Camino Real in Boca Raton, Florida. Tickets are available for purchase at $125 per person.

For sponsorship and ticket information, please contact Kimberly Read at the Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation at 561.995.5168 or kread@brrh.com

Koolik Group Realty Continues Seeing an Increase in International Buyers

The Florida Association of Realtors recently conducted a survey about realtors and their personal experiences with international buyers. The survey was conducted between the months of July and August and a total number of 936 responses were received. It turns out that approximately two in every three Florida realtors have conducted at least one international transaction within the past year. According to FloridaRealtors.org “One in five [realtors] worked with two international clients, and 18 percent [are] working with three or more.”

Western Europe and the United Kingdom account for a 29% share of these foreign buyers while Latin America, including Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and South America accounted for 16%. Although the Orlando-Kissimmee area accounts for 19% of homes bought by international buyers, the Ft-Lauderdale – Miami area is close behind with 17% of the buyers choosing to live in our area.

At Koolik Group Realty, this does not come as a shock. "International homeowners and investors are seeing the US real estate market as a great place to invest in, especially with the weak US dollar. Our office has been showing real estate properties to a wide array of individuals whether from Latin America, England or Germany," said Elliot Koolik, CEO of Koolik Group Realty. "Our realtors are helping people find primary homes, secondary homes; as well as, vacation homes.”

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