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2023 SOBEY ART AWARD FINALISTS UNVEILED

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, June 12, 2023 /CNW/ - The five shortlisted artists for the 2023 Sobey Art Award , Canada's preeminent prize for contemporary visual artists, were announced today by the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) and the Sobey Art Foundation (SAF).

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 12, 2023 /CNW/ - The five shortlisted artists for the 2023 Sobey Art Award , Canada's preeminent prize for contemporary visual artists, were announced today by the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) and the Sobey Art Foundation (SAF).
  • The 2023 Sobey Art Award finalists, from East to West are:
    Séamus Gallagher (Atlantic), a lens-based artist, infusing queer aesthetics with self-portraiture, video game engines, and set construction.
  • "The National Gallery of Canada is very proud to celebrate the 2023 Sobey Art Award finalists.
  • 2022 Sobey Award Award winner, Divya Mehra
    In announcing the 2023 Shortlist, the NGC and the SAF would also like to recognize Divya Mehra (Prairies and North), winner of the 2022 Award.

Alternative Products Expo Lands in Fort Lauderdale on March 3-5

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via CannabisNewsWire -- Following numerous successful events in both North and South America, the Alternative Products Expo (“Alt Pro Expo”) is scheduled to return to beautiful Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via CannabisNewsWire -- Following numerous successful events in both North and South America, the Alternative Products Expo (“Alt Pro Expo”) is scheduled to return to beautiful Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
  • The Fort Lauderdale 2023 Expo will be held at the Broward County Convention Center from March 3-5, 2023.
  • The show will feature nearly 200 renowned companies showcasing more than 1,000 cutting-edge products in the thrilling alternative products space.
  • Fort Lauderdale, often called the Venice of America, is the ideal destination for this conference, boasting a strong culture in the alternative products space.

Jennifer Leong and Nicole Di Leo of The Opulent Group Join The Exclusive Haute Residence Real Estate Network

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jennifer and Nicole are masters at understanding the Venice of America known as Fort Lauderdale. Waterfront estate homes and new construction are their specialties as one of Haute Residence's exclusive partners in the great city of Fort Lauderdale.

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  • Acclaimed real estate agents Jennifer Leong and Nicole Di Leo accept the invitation to Haute Residence's invite-only Network.
  • Jennifer and Nicole are two of the exclusive agents that represent the luxury real estate market in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jennifer and Nicole are masters at understanding the Venice of America known as Fort Lauderdale.
  • Waterfront estate homes and new construction are their specialties as one of Haute Residence's exclusive partners in the great city of Fort Lauderdale.

Barbara Wagner Communications Celebrates Two Years of Success

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Barbara Wagner, the President of Barbara Wagner Communications (BWC), announces with pride that BWC has entered its third year of business, after completing two years of expansion and growth. The company has been successful, with a diverse group of clients spanning all aspects of real estate, economic development, culture and lifestyle.

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  • Woman-owned PR firm has expanded clientele spanning the fields of real estate, art, culture, and lifestyle
    NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Barbara Wagner, the President of Barbara Wagner Communications (BWC), announces with pride that BWC has entered its third year of business, after completing two years of expansion and growth.
  • "2022 brought us many exciting adventures with the addition of new clients Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties , M&T Bank, and BFC Properties in the real estate arena," said Wagner.
  • "We find that extending our services into the worlds of culture and lifestyle enhances our abilities in our specialty of real estate.
  • "My talented colleagues have helped BWC achieve success as we celebrate our second  anniversary," added Wagner.

4 Florida First Responder Families have Mortgages Paid in Full, Kicking off Tunnel to Towers’ Season of Hope

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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He began his law enforcement career with the Department of Public Safety at the Pamlico Correctional Facility in North Carolina.

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  • He began his law enforcement career with the Department of Public Safety at the Pamlico Correctional Facility in North Carolina.
  • I will forever be in awe of the kindness, love, and generosity of Tunnel to Towers, said Chantel Joslyn.
  • In 2020, Tunnel to Towers started making mortgage payments for the McCoy family and has now paid off their mortgage in full.
  • For more about the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and its commitment to DO GOOD, please visit T2T.org.

BRODY PENNELL RELOCATES TO NEW HEADQUARTERS

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brody Pennell Heating and Air Conditioning, now in its 77th year of serving Los Angeles, has relocated operations to a new and expanded facility. On July 22nd, the well awarded contractor commenced operations in its new facility on Venice Blvd., signaling a new chapter in the company's storied history.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brody Pennell Heating and Air Conditioning, now in its 77th year of serving Los Angeles, has relocated operations to a new and expanded facility.
  • "It's really a special time in the history of our company," said Lawrence Castillo, President of Brody Pennell.
  • Brody Pennell is the leading Heating and Air Conditioning company in Los Angeles, serving both Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.
  • Since 1945, Brody Pennell has been providing five-star customer service to its Los Angeles clientele and has a rapid-response fleet that is available 24/7 for emergency service.

Century Housing Supports Minority and Women Owned Affordable Housing Developers with New Special Purpose Credit Program

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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CULVER CITY, Calif., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Housing is proud to announce the launch of the Century Emerging Developers Program, a Special Purpose Credit Program (SPCP) specifically targeting minority and women owned developers and preservers of affordable housing. This program will initially be funded by a dedicated credit facility provided by Chase in the amount of $15 million. Through this program, Century Housing will provide financing to minority and women owned developers who, because of organizational size, lack of capitalization or limited track records, have not had access to financing or to financing on the same terms as larger, more established developers.

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  • CULVER CITY, Calif., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Housing is proud to announce the launch of the Century Emerging Developers Program, a Special Purpose Credit Program (SPCP) specifically targeting minority and women owned developers and preservers of affordable housing.
  • Century Housing provided early stage financing for what will eventually become a 61-unit affordable housing property across the street from a new metro station along the Crenshaw Line.
  • Net proceeds generated by the SPCP will be contributed by Century Housing to the Century California Fund (CCF).
  • For information on how to invest in Century Housing and its mission please visit the Invest page on our website: century.org/invest/
    For further information on Century Housing's Special Purpose Credit Program for minority and women owned affordable housing developers, please contact:

ALEXANDRA GRANT AND KEANU REEVES PARTNER WITH NFT PROJECT, FLUF WORLD TO LAUNCH THE FUTUREVERSE FOUNDATION

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Non-Fungible Labs, a New Zealand-based NFT and blockchain-based technology company and home to FLUF World, a collection of metaverse-ready unique 3D avatars, land, music and games, today announced a meaningful new chapter for their community and creatives globally, the launch of The Futureverse Foundation, a charitable foundation with advisors artist Alexandra Grant and actor Keanu Reeves.

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  • The Futureverse Foundation will make grants to support diverse and underrepresented artists and nurture their unique artistry on global platforms.
  • The Futureverse Foundation also seeks to help keep the metaverse widely accessible, healthy, and evolving.
  • The Futureverse Foundation is set up to give back to the arts community indefinitely, cementing its founders' commitment to creating a better world for artists.
  • Keanu Reeves is an iconic actor, producer, writer and director who has entertained audiences worldwide for more than three decades.

PlantX Provides Corporate Update

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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VANCOUVER, BC, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - PlantX Life Inc. (the "Company" or "PlantX") (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) is pleased to announce the following key updates describing current and future developments regarding its operations.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - PlantX Life Inc. (the "Company" or "PlantX") (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) is pleased to announce the following key updates describing current and future developments regarding its operations.
  • As of May 31, 2022, the US PlantX e-commerce platform, PlantX.com, will feature an additional 10,000 new products with no burden on PlantX for inventory investment.
  • PlantX is expected to announce its next Vegan Popup by Xmarket partner at the end of June 2022.
  • "Overall, in just two years PlantX has achieved incredible growth which would not have been possible without the consistent support of our shareholders," said PlantX CEO, Lorne Rapkin.

Aston Gardens at Pelican Pointe Twice Named 'Best of Venice' Award Winner

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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VENICE, Fla., April 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Discovery Senior Living community Aston Gardens at Pelican Pointe has been named a 2021 Best of Venice Award Winner in two categories, including "Best Assisted Living (Under 50 Beds)" and "Best Overall Assisted Living."

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  • VENICE, Fla., April 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Discovery Senior Living community Aston Gardens at Pelican Pointe has been named a 2021 Best of Venice Award Winner in two categories, including "Best Assisted Living (Under 50 Beds)" and "Best Overall Assisted Living."
  • In addition to the two category wins, Aston Gardens at Pelican Pointe was named a finalist in two other categories, including "Best Assisted Living - Independent" and "Best Overall Retirement Community."
  • Originally opened in 2003, Aston Gardens at Pelican Pointe is built amidst a charming, park-like setting just one block from East Venice Avenue and the Venice Commons shopping center.
  • Located at 1000 Aston Gardens Drive with accessibility from both East Venice Ave. and Jacaranda, Aston Gardens at Pelican Pointe is one of six Aston Gardens communities owned and operated by Bonita Springs-based Discovery Senior Living.