Simon Garber Hosts Polo Palooza in Palm Beach

April 9, 2010 - PRLog -- Palm Beach, FL:  Simon and Elina Garber of Colts Neck, NJ will host their inaugural Polo Palooza on Saturday, April 17th from 12:00 noon to 4:30 pm located at 4569 87th Drive South in Lake Worth, Florida.  This exciting Polo Exhibition match is benefiting Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County. The Garber Family will play with celebrity polo players that day. The competing teams are SLS JETS and Yellow Cab Co. The event also features an authentic Argentinean Asado, fine wine tasting, gourmet catering, hand rolled cigars and live entertainment. The awards presentation after the match will be followed by Caviar Reception.

50 Children from Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County and 200 guests from the Wellington Equestrian/Polo Community and Palm Beach residents will be in attendance to enjoy a fun-filled family event with activities and highlights for all ages including petting zoo and pony rides.

A special appearance by McCarthy's Animal Wildlife will feature exotic animal presentations including Florida panther, lemur, kinkajou, baby alligator, python and more.

The Who's Who 2010 Polo Palooza Committee members are Maribel Alvarez, Mark and Katherine Bellissimo, Richard and Robin Bernstein, Reid Boren, Kirsten Braden, Mayli and Cali Garcia-Velez, Carlos Gracida, Jane Holzer, Terry Allen Kramer, Katherine Lande, Carlos Morrison, Jim Pappas, Joel Pashcow and Tom Quick

Proud Event Sponsors are: Charles Evans Foundation, Elite Traveler Magazine, Hamiton Jewelers, Bacardi USA, Institut Le Rosey, Markys Caviar, Makia Estate Wines and MYA Cigars

Special thanks to the following from the Boys and Girls Club attendees: Chick-Fil-A, Roccos Tacos and Aristokids.

Simon Garber 44, of New York City and Palm Beach, is emerging as both a major player on the polo field and in the taxi industry.  His taxi empire, numbering over 3,000 cabs, covers nine states, including operations in three major cities, New York, Chicago and New Orleans.  His two teams, SLS Jets and the Chicago Carriage Cab Co. have their own polo fields in Colts Neck, N.J. and Palm Beach.  Simon and his wife, Lina, have five children, three of whom, play polo. As teenagers they emigrated from Odessa, Russia, to New York, where they met in high school.  Today they call Palm Beach their second home. "My family and I wish to share our love of Polo. It is our passion in life", cheers Simon Garber.

Simon and Elina share their successful Polo endeavors with their sons and fellow teammates Shaun 16, Jeffrey 15 and Tyler 11. Simon was inspired by his family to create his own Polo Team and continues to build a Polo legacy for years to come. The Garbers recruit nationally recognized players to join their team each year. The Garber's daughter Enette 12, watches the matches with pride and excitement and also aspires to play. The Garbers also celebrate their youngest son Shane's first birthday on the spectacular day with friends and family!

About SLS JETS Team: SLS JETS Polo team travels around the world to play the most challenging opponents. A family infused team of one father and three sons, SLS JETS Polo embraces the family unit and the active lifestyle associated with the sport, and wishes to share it with the public.  www.poloclubofcoltsneck.org

For media inquiries, contact Maribel Alvarez of Altima International at 561.833.8283 I www.altimainternational.com

# # #

About Belfer Communications:
We are a Boutique Public Relations and Event Planning Firm Specializing in the Luxury Market.