Atkins Tender Loving Care Christmas program

Atkins Tender Loving Care student Carl Davis, left, was reluctant to say his speech, but said it through his hands with the help of teacher Karen Ellis at the annual Christmas program held at Mount Calvery Baptist Church in West Palm Beach Florida on Friday, Dec. 11, 2009.

B.B. King’s Blues Club new location at CityPlace West Palm Beach, Florida

Derek Mack of the Derek Mack Band performs at the all-new B.B. King Blues Club at CityPlace West Palm Beach, Florida Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009. Fans can hear the Derek Mack Band Sunday and Monday nights.

B.B. King’s Blues Club opened its new location at CityPlace downtown West Palm Beach, Florida with dining and entertainment like its sister locations in Orlando, Memphis and Nashville, the club will host live musical performances seven nights a week and offer a menu of Southern-inspired comfort food, including barbeque and Cajun dishes infused with flavors from around the world. The CityPlace location will have saloon-inspired décor, indoor and outdoor seating, a dance floor and two stages.

In addition to a dynamic house band that will play more than just the blues, it will have national acts and an occasional appearance from the restaurant’s namesake, the legendary B.B. King. Toby Keith, Trace Adkins, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones and The Eagles have all played in the other locations.

Photo of customers enjoying their B.B. King’s Blues Club visit.

2009 Florida Classic

Florida A&M University fullback Mykel Benson, 43, attempts to make a catch as the pass has batted loose by Bethune-Cookman’s defensive back Arkee Smith, 22, and was intercepted by Antonio Cox who returned it 16 yards in the third quarter of the 2009 Florida Classic Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida.

Marsha Sims book signing “Organizing Your Day: Time Management Techniques That Will Work for You”

Book signing with author Marsha Sims was held at the new West Palm Beach Public library in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida.

Ms. Sims, author of “Organizing Your Day: Time Management Techniques that will work for you,” explains that if you want to enhance your life, whether it be starting a business, writing a book, or whatever you want to do, “do it a little bit at a time”. She adds that, “planning is essential; one should obtain a calendar and use it efficiently, and write down what it is you want to do on a daily basis.”

On a personal level, Ms. Sims yields a personal commitment and is sincere in her approach to helping others, and offers the following advice to those in their struggle to maintain constructive organizational techniques as it relates to significant objectives. She says that, “time management is not the art of getting everything done, but getting the important things done.” More importantly, she adds, “people need to understand that they are not alone, and that the time crunch is happening now more than ever”.

You can contact Marsha to order your book or ask any questions at.

Marsha Sims
Sort-It-Out, Inc.
Professional Organizing Service
marshasims@sortitout.net
305-628-0075

2009 Moonfest Halloween Street Party Clematis St. Downtown West Palm Beach Florida

Halloween night it was my intent to spend time at Moonfest like I've done the last couple years. The traffic turned out to be a mess all the streets leading to downtown were closed and traffic was like a parking lot

Moonfest is a Halloween type street party that takes place yearly in October on Clematis St. Downtown West Palm Beach Florida from 4 PM to 1 AM. It is a not-for-profit festival and admission is free to the public an included live bands, circus acts, carnival rides, merchandise vendors, food, a haunted house and live DJ's, About fifteen thousand people attended Moonfest.

I decide to avoid the traffic on Clematis St. and opted to spend the early evening at Wet Willies, Carousel Can Can Café and Taverna Opa at Cityplace West Palm Beach, Florida. Traffic was not much better parking lots were full to capacity.


Carousel Can Can Café & Night Club, Cityplace West Palm Beach, FL
Best & Most Original Halloween costume contest.

Taverna Opa at CityPlace, 700 S. Rosemary, West Palm Beach, FL Greeks n’ Freaks Moonfest Afterparty and costume contest with Music by DJ JayR and Black Mamba.

Ultra Lounge Halloween contest 313 Clematis St. West Palm Beach, FL

Miami Gardens Chargers vs Delray Rocks peewee first round playoff game

Miami Gardens Chargers Jordan Burns, right, attempts to break the tackle of Delray Rocks Jamal Potts in the second quarter of a South Florida Youth Football League Peewee first round playoff game on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 at Atlantic High School’s Hilltopper Stadium in Delray Beach, Florida.

The Rocks had an opportunity to tie the game as Potts scored on a long touchdown run with 40 seconds to go but before Delray could attempt the extra point he was called for a 15 yard spiking penalty. Miami Gardens went on to run out the clock for a 13-12 win.

Palm Beach Gardens Class of 1977, 50th Birthday Bash

The Palm Beach Gardens Class of 1977 got together to celebrate a milestone at their 50TH BIRTHDAY BASH.

Florida A&M vs University of Miami football

Florida A&M Rattlers fans had lots to cheer about as their team marched down the field on their first possession to take a 3-0 lead it would turn out to be their only lead of the game as the No. 11 ranked University of Miami Hurricanes went on to win 48-16 Saturday night at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens.


University of Miami Hurricanes quarterback Jacory Harris, 12, is sacked by Florida A&M's Alvis Graham during the second quarter. Harris had two interceptions as the No. 11 ranked Hurricanes defeated Florida A&M University 48-16 at Land Shark Stadium in Miami, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009.

Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins 10-04-09

Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown (23) breaks the tackle of Buffalo Bills defenders Kyle Williams (95), Jairus Byrd (31) and Marcus Buggs (53) as he breaks free for one of his long runs in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at Land Shark Stadium in Miami.

A Miami Dolphins Cheerleader performs wearing pink to support breast cancer awareness month during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Land Shark Stadium in Miami.

University of Wyoming vs Florida Atlantic University football

Florida Atlantic University's Tavious Polo, #5, intercepts University of Wyoming quarterback Austyn Carta-Samuels pass and returns it 16-yard for a touchdown in front of Wyoming's Zach Bolger during the first quarter.

Wyoming defeated Florida Atlantic, 30-28 in a NCAA college football game at Lockhart Stadium Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009.

Comedian Mike Epps at Wet Willies City Place-West Palm Beach, Florida

Comedian actor Mike Epps takes time after his final show on Sunday at the Palm Beach Improv to pose with fan Victoria Bridges from West Palm Beach at the Wet Willies City Place-West Palm Beach, Florida. His one hour comedy special, "Inappropriate Behavior," on HBO; followed by its subsequent release on DVD. Epps transitioned from his comedy special with HBO to hosting duties as the host of HBO's Def Comedy Jam.

In addition to stand up, Epps earned a large portion of his fame through his credits in several Ice Cube films, including Next Friday also starring Chris Tucker, How High, Friday After Next, and All About the Benjamin’s.

Epps is also set to portray Richard Pryor in his upcoming biopic, based on his daughter Rain Pryor's book Jokes My Father Never Told Me. He is currently filming "The Better Man" opposite Martin Lawrence.

Central High School Macon, Georgia vs Hardaway High School Columbus, Georgia football

Labor Day weekend we decided to go up to Georgia to see my niece Kenisha (center top photo) perform in her marching band at Central High School Macon, Georgia. This is her senior year and her grandmother has never seen her perform

Senior quarterback Marcus Smith (4) of Hardaway High School Columbus, Georgia fights to get to the goal line as he is pushed out of bounds at the 3 yard line late in the second quarter. Two plays later they scored to take the lead 6-7 and go on to win a come from behind victory 16-12 over Central High School Macon, Georgia Saturday night at Kinnett Stadium.

This was the first high school football game that I covered this season and it turned out to be a very good game.

Delray Rocks vs North West Broward Raiders peewee 2009

After riding down to Margate, Florida for my grandson's football game I realized that I had left all my memory cards at home. I was planning on doing some experimentation with some portrait work. After scrounging around my trunk I found a 128mb card, my camera indicated I could only get three frames so I adjusted the settings to JPEG normal where I could get 64 frames. So, I changed my plans and decided to shoot one half and be very selective. It was my intent to submit a photo to the Westside Gazette in Fort Lauderdale and the Forum Publishing Group that covers Delray Beach, Florida.

Running back Dakaral Cabell, #2, of the North West Broward Raiders breaks the tackle of Delray Rocks Nygil Shannon as he scores his second touchdown in the second quarter of a South Florida Youth Football League peewee game in Margate, Florida.

Broward won the game 12-0 as Cabell scored both touchdowns on two long runs in the first half.

Baby portrait

My first photography job was at a Sears’s portrait studio where I basically photographed children all day. This portrait of three month old Souleah was similar with the exception of not having a controlled environment and no props.

I initially was going to use a window as my main light with her laying down on her stomach in her parents bed and hoping that she could hold her head up long enough for me to get a good shot. That didn't work as good as I would have liked although Souleah was very attentive and bright eyed throughout the whole shoot but we could not get a smile out of her.

She was starting to get a little tired but her parent still wanted to get a smile out of her. The last photo was of her being held up by her father next to her baby crib which turned out to be the one I like the most, still couldn't get a smile but looks more like an environmental portrait. This was shot with one Vivitar 285 flash shot through a 42” umbrella as the main light and the window as the fill light.

Kwiet Storm at Ultra Lounge West Palm Beach, FL.

Chicago R&B group Kwiet Storm from left to right Russell “Romance” Foster, Roshawn “Slow Mo” Lyles, Duke Terrell and Lewis “Drey Skonie” Jackson traveled to the Ultra Lounge in West Palm Beach, Florida July 31, 2009 on their 90-city "Get To Know U Tour!".

Cousins Duke Terrell, 18, and Lewis Jackson, 19, hooked up with best friends Russell Foster, 20, and Roshawn Lyles, 20, two years ago and set out on a journey that would ultimately take them to Atlanta and JPat Management, the training ground for multi-platinum R&B superstar Usher.

http://www.myspace.com/kwietstormworld
http://www.myspace.com/jpatrecords2

The Jacksons' Victory Tour concert Miami 1984

Michael Jackson performs with his brothers Marlon (left) and Randy on the Jacksons Victory Tour in 1984.

Jacksons Victory Tour photo at Orange Bowl Miami, Florida November 3, 1984.

Rest in peace, you will always be remembered by your music.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Royal Palm Beach, FL.

Ricardo Vale, right, from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Royal Palm Beach, Florida and President Barack Obama congratulate and talk about some of the benefits of being a United States citizen. A group of about 100 raises there right hands, declaring an oath, swearing there allegiance, and becoming citizens of the Untied States. They also heard a recorded speech from President Barack H. Obama, being the first one to congratulate them.

President Barack Obama is actually a cardboard statue used for taking photos after the ceremony.

Stephen Tillett, right, from Belize after being pronounced an AMERICAN CITIZEN OF
THE UNTIED STATES OF AMERICA after the swearing in ceremony at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Royal Palm Beach, Florida today June 3, 2009.

He also served with the US military in Vietnam and 18 years with the United Nations.

Mystique Lounge

These photos were done for the club's website, I'm always looking for people that look like they're having a good time although there was not as many people in the club as I would have liked.

Vh1s Risky Bizness "Real Chance Of Love"

Risky Bizness of Vh1's reality show fame shows off her moves on the dance floor at The Diverse International Group Summer Ice Memorial Day weekend All-White Affair Sunday May 24, 2009 at the Ultra Lounge 313 Clematis St. Downtown, West Palm Beach, Florida.

Risky from Vh1's reality show "Real Chance Of Love" 2008. The 23 year old from
Mableton, Georgia has appeared as Bow Wows Leading Girl In Marco Polo Video, Issues of Sophisticates Black Hair Magazine, GlamaGirls 4play Swimsuit/Lingerie Calender:Shawn Dowdell, Silky Designs And Essentials Hair Product Calender Cover and Hair Shows.

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Forgotten Soldiers Outreach and Palm Beach Memorial Park

Today I wanted to honor our veteran men and women that make the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom by attending the Forgotten Soldiers Outreach and Palm Beach Memorial Park 4th Annual Memorial Day Service, “A Day to Remember”, Honoring our veterans past and present on Monday, May 25, 2009.
Col. 
Banna Ghiotto, a World War II veteran, gave the Memorial Day address. The master of ceremonies has Bob Nichols, a veteran 
broadcaster, auctioneer, commercial talent and motivational speaker.
Palm Beach Memorial Park is located at 3691 Seacrest Blvd. in Lantana, Florida.

Florida State Senator Ted Deutch, District 30 , center, talks with veterans before the Forgotten Soldiers Outreach and Palm Beach Memorial Park 4th Annual Memorial Day Service.

Russell Tomlinson, Class of 1976

This was a reunion photo of Pastor, Russell Tomlinson with the 1976 Class of Palm Beach Gardens High School at Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church in Riviera Beach, Florida.

WEST PALM BEACH MEMPHIS BBQ & BLUES RESTAURANT'S GOSPEL SUNDAYS

Lillier Ivory of the Pentalcostal Church of God West Palm Beach, Florida Randy Hightower pastor performs at MEMPHIS BBQ & BLUES RESTAURANT Gospel Sunday's. Gospel Sunday's is a weekly gospel showcase with Co-Host Peppi Hendrix & Carolyn Mack-Sheard featuring some of the best independent gospel from all over South Florida and national recording artist.

West Palm Beach City Commissioners Isaac "Ike" Robinson, Jr. and Jeri Muoio

City Center at Clematis Street and Dixie Highway, opens and will serve as the hub of West Palm Beach's government and downtown activity.

City of West Palm Beach's Mayor Lois Frankel, center, after the swearing in ceremony for City Commissioners Isaac "Ike" Robinson, Jr. left, and Jeri Muoio Thurday, March 26th. This has the first official meeting of the City Commission held at the new Commission Chambers at City Center.

Steven Jude

Recording artist, singer/songwriter & actor.

Inner City Youth Golfers, Community Giants Awards

Malachi Knowles, right, founder of the Inner City Youth Golfers presents the 2008 Pioneer Award to Bobby Henry, Sr., publisher, of the Westside Gazette Newspaper in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at the 8th Annual Community Giants Service Luncheon & Auction at Bear Lakes Country Club in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Inner City Youth Golfers provides an opportunity for children ages 7 to 18 wishing to understand, learn, play, and enjoy the game of golf and most importantly teaches and instills life skills that will stay with them as they mature.

The Florida State Football League, Semi -Pro Football League

Palm Beach Titans Terry Taylor, top, tries to escape the attempted tackle of Antonio Duncan of the Lake Park Tigers in the third quarter of a Florida State Football League semi-professional football game Saturday night at Suncoast High school in Riviera Beach, Florida.
This game had interest to me because it was between two neighboring cities Lake Park and Riviera Beach with most of the players knowing each other. The game had lots of trash talking but not much of a game with Palm Beach winning 46 - 0.
The Florida State Football League is a non-profit, semi-professional football league that provide an avenue for men ages 18 and up an opportunity to still participate in an organized sport that focuses on community involvement, leadership, sportsmanship and discipline.
More photos of this game can be seen at
http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/thumbpage.aspx?e=4539996

Valentines Day

Faith Deliverance Church Valentines Banquet at The Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center

Boys basketball Palm Beach Gardens vs Jupiter District 9-6A semifinals

Jupiter High schools junior guard Kevin Paxson is lifted up by teammate senior forward Matt Beilhart after he scored the winning basket on a driving layup with 2 seconds remaining to give the Warriors a 58-56 win over Palm Beach Gardens in the District 9-6A semifinals game at Jupiter.
Paxson scored six of the Warriors seven points over the final 1:19, he finished with a game-high 25 points.

Girls basketball Lincoln Park Academy vs Forest Hill High School District 14-4A semifinals

I don't usually get to shoot a lot of basketball because of being a high school basketball official. This is my 27th year as a basketball official with the East Coast Basketball Officials Association.
I refereed the first semifinals game of the girl’s District 14-4A Fort Pierce Westwood vs Jensen Beach basketball game Thursday night. After my game when I got to my car I decided to go back and shoot some of the second game between Lincoln Park Academy vs Forest Hill High School.
I wanted to play around with a one light setup using a Vivitar 285 flash super clamped to the railings of the bleachers on the baseline and pointed at the top of the three point line. I was shooting on the baseline up in the stands next to the flash and trying to find the sweet spot where the flash didn't overpower the ambient light.
My exposure was ISO: 1250, Shutter: 1/250 and Aperture: F2.8 with an 80-200mm Len.


Lincoln Park Academy vs Forest Hill High School district 14-4A girls basketball semifinals at Forest Hill High School West Palm Beach, Florida.

The Max Planck Society Science Tunnel at the South Florida Science Museum

The Max Planck Society Science Tunnel.

Rachel Moskowitz, 12, from East Brunswick, New Jersey watches an interactive video exhibit with her grandfather Harmon Katz from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida at The Max Planck Society Science Tunnel at the South Florida Science Museum. The exhibition will be showing from January 16-March 29, 2009. The Science Tunnel hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, and noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays.

Baltimore Ravens vs Miami Dolphins AFC wild-card playoff game Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009.

Baltimore Ravens fullback LeRon McClain (33) looks for a hole in the Dolphins defense during the fourth quarter. McClain rushed for 75 yards and one touchdown on 19 carries in the AFC wild-card playoff NFL football game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009.

University of South Alabama vs Florida Atlantic University NCAA college basketball 1-1-09

University of South Alabama's Ra'Shawna Sippio, left, and teammate Shaniece Brunner, center, fights for a loose ball against Florida Atlantic University’s Jessica Knurick, right, during the second half of an NCAA women’s college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, in Boca Raton, Florida FAU won 67-66.

Florida Atlantic University’s freshman guard Shavar Richardson, left, has his shot blocked by University of South Alabama’s senior forward Brandon Davis, right, during the second half of a Sun Belt Conference NCAA men’s college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, in Boca Raton, Florida South Alabama won 74-69.