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Wellington Bay Introduces New Urban Beekeeping And Wellness Program
Wellington Bay, a luxury senior living community, has announced a new environmental and wellness initiative in partnership with urban beekeeping company Alvéole. The community is now hosting an on-site honeybee colony, bringing nature, interactive programming and environmental…

Molé Cantina To Unveil New Leadership And Refreshed Menu Oct. 6
Molé Cantina, a favorite Wellington destination for authentic Mexican cuisine and nightlife, recently announced an exciting new chapter in its story. On Tuesday, Oct 6, the restaurant will host “Meet Us at Molé: Same Table, New Familia” — a community celebration to introduce its…

American Heritage Schools Again Leads Florida In National Merit Semifinalists
American Heritage Schools, which celebrates 62 years of fostering academic excellence and shaping future leaders this school year, recently announced that 95 seniors (65 from the Broward campus and 30 from the Palm Beach campus) from the Class of 2027 were named National Merit…

Certified Security Systems Donates $1,000 To Western Academy Charter School In RPB
Certified Security Systems, a locally owned security camera and alarm company serving South Florida, has donated $1,000 to Western Academy Charter School in Royal Palm Beach — a school with roots that run through three generations of one of the company’s own founding families.…

Cardinal Newman To Host Open House On Nov. 1
Cardinal Newman High School will welcome prospective students and their families to an open house on Sunday, Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The beautifully landscaped, 40-plus-acre campus is located at 512 Spencer Drive in West Palm Beach. Registration is required. For more than…

Wellington El Welcomes Special Patriot Day Guest
On Friday, Sept. 11, the fifth-grade class at Wellington Elementary School had the incredible opportunity to learn about Sept. 11, 2001, from someone who experienced that day firsthand, Major Anthony Makowski. Makowski served 20 years as an NYPD police officer, including during…

Animal Rehab Institute And Farrier Andre Tufano Host The Renowned Yogi Sharp
In September, the Animal Rehab Institute, in conjunction with South Florida farrier Andre Tufano, hosted the legendary Yogi Sharp for a two-day seminar at the institute in Loxahatchee Groves. Sharp, a British farrier, researcher, educator and equine hoof-care specialist, is best…

Nunez and Schmitz To Chair Grandma’s Angels Luncheon
On Tuesday, Nov. 17, Grandma’s Place will hold its 11th annual Grandma’s Angels Holiday Luncheon at the Sailfish Club in Palm Beach. The board of directors is thrilled to announce that Elizabeth Nunez and Jodie Schmitz will serve as the co-chairs. Committee members include: Susy…

Wellington Piano Duo To Perform At Palm Beach Atlantic University On Oct. 10
Piano Duo Gastesi-Bezerra, comprised of longtime Wellington residents Estibaliz Gastesi and Márcio Bezerra, will be a feature of Palm Beach Atlantic University’s 16th Hispanic Heritage Festival on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Envisioned and organized by Gastesi and Bezerra in…

Wellington Rotary Ice Cream Party At Hospital
The Wellington Rotary Club hosted an Ice Cream Party at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The Rotarians treated the hospital staff to ice cream and all the toppings for all their hard work for the community. The Wellington Rotary wanted to give them this…

Royal Palm Beach Thanks Volunteers
The Village of Royal Palm Beach recently held a luncheon at Outback Steakhouse to honor village volunteers, celebrating them and thanking them for volunteering. (Seated, L-R) Lilly Snell, Maria Gonzalez, Lorane Smith, Ronnie Kaplan, Pamela Williams, Sandy Rubin, Judith Kohler,…

Mounts Botanical Garden To Hold Plant Sale Oct. 3-4
Mounts Botanical Garden welcomes the community back for its beloved Fall Plant Sale & Family Festival, taking place Saturday, Oct. 3 and Sunday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the garden. Held three times a year, Mounts’ plant sales have grown into one of South Florida’s…