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David Farina honored by Sea Isle

David Farina took his role as the first chairman of Sea Isle City's Tourism Commission to the next level by offering his time and energy to give back to the city that he loves so much.

Members of the Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization recognized his efforts on behalf of the entire city during the group's annual "Around the World Gala," which took place last month.

Farina received the group's 2014 Founders Award.

The award is presented annually to one person who has served the community for several years. Farina has supported the Sea Isle City Chamber, tourism and Sea Isle City as a whole, according to the chamber's Vice President, Bill Buchanan.

"We choose a recipient that has been involved with organizations that help run the town," he said. "Longevity is an important factor, and David (Farina) was an excellent choice."

Farina, who is a Sea Isle City native, helped launch the Polar Bear Plunge around 20 years ago.

The plunge, held every year, has people jump into the ocean in the middle of February.

He also contributed to the expansion of the Skimmer Weekend Festival that kicks off the summer season, by adding hundreds of vendors and activities for local residents and tourists.

"David goes out of his way by setting aside time to help the community and attract tourists to the area," Barbara Boeshe, his partner and co-owner of Farina-Boeshe Real Estate Company, said.

In addition, Farina has assisted Sea Isle's Tourism Commission with starting up the annual Fall Family Festival, which features live entertainment for families and sand castle competitions.

"I was surprised and overly grateful," Farina said. "Sea Isle has given me everything I have - a loving family, lifelong friendships, personal business success and much more."

Buchanan said Farina has truly given meaning to the saying that "the essence of a city is in its citizens."

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