2024 Battle of the Bartenders: A Night to Remember

Over $62,000 raised for the Best Foot Forward Foundation

Our 2024 Battle of the Bartenders was truly one for the books. We would like to thank everyone who attended, supported, and participated in the event, making it our most successful Battle ever! From the moment the doors opened, the energy was electric, and it only got better as the night went on. CLICK HERE to see pictures of all the incredible moments captured at the event! With over 300 enthusiastic attendees, we raised a record-breaking total of more than $62,000 to support our cause. CLICK HERE to watch this really awesome video recap, created and generously donated by our video sponsor, Plum Productions Media! 

Congratulations to “KISS” Dan Davidowitz & Tyler Ross for winning Best Costume with their unforgettable outfits! Zoe Lanham & Olivia Hollaus rallied the most supporters, bringing an incredible spirit to the event, while Brad Mitchell & George Petrocelli took the TOP SPOT for raising the most money for BFF. The dance floor was buzzing with excitement, and the joy throughout the evening was undeniable! 

A special shout-out and thank you to our sponsors:Santo Spirits: Beverage SponsorThe Addison: Photography SponsorPlum Productions: Video SponsorBoca Grove Country Club: Event Sponsor We appreciate our “bartenders” who battled hard, all to support the students in the Best Foot Forward program. Here were the battles, with the shift winning teams inbold: 

TEAM 1: Debbie Levine (Boca Raton Police Foundation) & Laureen Pannullo (Confident Bookkeeping Services)vs.TEAM 2: Troy McLellan (Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce) & Sal Saldana (Town Center at Boca Raton)  

TEAM 3: Dan Nathanson (Real Estate and Mortgage Bros) & Mike Nathanson (Real Estate and Mortgage Bros)vs.TEAM 4: Christen Ritchey (Johnson Ritchey Family Law)& Caroline Johnson (Johnson Ritchey Family Law)  

TEAM 5: Tony Ruberg (VIUM Capital) & Ben Firestone (Blueprint HCRE )vs.
TEAM 6: Dan Davidowitz (LVL Up Fitness) & Tyler Ross (LVL Up Fitness) 

TEAM 7: Olivia Hollaus (Protect My Shoes & Boca Raton Magazine) & Zoe Lanham (The Addison)vs.TEAM 8: George Petrocelli (The Boca Raton) & Brad Mitchell (Northwestern Mutual)  

We were thrilled to have been part of the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce Festival Days, a 47-year tradition that pairs nonprofits with for-profits to make a difference in our community. Be sure to watch for information on next year’s battle, it is going to be EPIC!