Mizner Country Club Honored By Palm Beach Sherriff's Department
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DELRAY BEACH, Fla. - Floridant -- Palm Beach Sheriff's Office (PBSO) Training Division, West Palm Beach, was the site of a special awards ceremony earlier this month, honoring Mizner Country Club for its steadfast dedication to its yearly First Responders' Day Appreciation Event.

Captain Robert Sandt and Lieutenant John Wink presented the award for the PBSO. Kristina Merkle, Dennis Rye, and Susan Feldman accepted on behalf of Mizner Country Club.

Mizner's First Responders' Day Appreciation Event Responders is a yearly event designed to recognize first responders for their tireless service to the community. This was the 7^th Annual First Responders Day. On hand were representatives of Palm Beach County's Emergency Medical Services, Police and Fire Departments, and Mizner's Private Security. All are invited to partake in a ceremonial luncheon and afterward play a round of golf at the Club.

"It's one of Mizner's annual traditions that we are most proud of. It is heartwarming to witness the overwhelming participation of our community in recognizing and expressing gratitude to first responders, who selflessly dedicate their lives to serving others," said Mackenzie Lalov, Mizner's Clubhouse Manager.

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Susan Feldman, one of the event organizers, emphasized the club's strong relationship with Sheriff Bradshaw and district command officers, as well as Fire/Rescue Departments and other first responder teams, stating, "We are incredibly fortunate to have such strong ties with those who serve our community daily.

Kristina Merkle, Assistant Golf Professional for the Club, extended appreciation to the event committee for their diligent efforts in coordinating the event with various local officials from P.B.S.O., P.B.F.D., D.P.D., BPD, and P.B.G.P.D., remarking, "Their dedication has been instrumental in making this event a success year after year."

The day includes tours for Mizner members, their children, and grandchildren of the latest fire engines and SWAT and bomb vehicles, K-9 and tactical teams, the Sheriff's P.I.N.K. squad car, the Sheriff Helicopter, as well as visits from mounted police units.

Mizner Country Club is one of Delray's premier country club communities, consisting of over 470 classic Mediterranean architecture luxury homes.