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10-Year-Old Girl Continues to Give Back to Kids Less Fortunate

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 For Boys Town South Florida’s Teach Love Giving Campaign

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL. (November 13, 2024) – For the past five years, Zoey Lacey has turned her birthday into a celebration of generosity and kindness, raising funds to help children in need. This remarkable young philanthropist began her journey just before her sixth birthday when she told her mom she didn’t want presents. Instead, she wanted family and friends to contribute so she could buy essentials for the children served by Boys Town South Florida, where her mother, Bethany Lacey, is the executive director.

“I’ve never shielded my children from the knowledge that not all kids have a safe, happy, and loving family to care for them,” Bethany shared. “Zoey has always had a soft spot in her heart for anyone who is hurting.” That empathy led Zoey to raise over $350 in her first year alone. The following year, she doubled down on her efforts, inspiring others to give nearly $2,000. Each year since, she’s continued this tradition, raising hundreds of dollars to support children who need a helping hand as part of Boys Town’s Teach Love Giving Tuesday online campaign.

Zoey’s selflessness and desire to help others come from her early exposure to the mission of Boys Town. As the child of a long-time Boys Town leader, she’s seen firsthand the challenges some kids face. “Zoey understands that not all boys and girls have the life she does,” Bethany added. “Her heart is in helping kids more needy than herself, and she’s always asking what more she can do.”

This year, Zoey will once again rally her family, friends, and community to support her fundraiser, reminding us all that no one is ever too young to make a difference. Boys Town South Florida is grateful for Zoey’s ongoing efforts, and her impact on the children she supports inspires everyone.

For more information on how you can support Zoey’s mission or learn about Boys Town South Florida, please visit boystown.org/south-Florida.

About Boys Town South Florida:

For over a century, Boys Town has been a beacon of hope, transforming the lives of America’s children and families through innovative youth, research, and healthcare programs. Boys Town South Florida has been providing life-changing care to area children and families since 1991. Our programs and services are part of the Boys Town national network and include the organization’s research-proven methods, which ensure that troubled children and families across the country receive the right care, at the right time, in the right way. You can find more information about Boys Town online at www.boystown.org.

Rose’s Daughter Announces New Lunch Service Starting November 13th

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Delray Beach, FL — Starting Wednesday, November 13th, Rose’s Daughter will officially open for lunch service for the first time since its inception. Known for its hand-crafted Neapolitan pizzas, homemade pasta and scratch-made Italian fare, the restaurant will now welcome guests during the midday hours. In addition to the lunch service, Rose’s Daughter is also expanding its dinner hours to include Tuesdays, beginning November 12th at 4pm.

The new lunch menu offers a variety of dishes designed by Chef Suzanne Perrotto, blending traditional Italian flavors with contemporary touches. All sandwiches are served on housemade baguette, focaccia and nann from talented Pastry Chef Megan Lee, who is responsible for the decedent desserts and baked goods at sister restaurants Brule Bistro and The Pantry. Some featured items include:

  • Steak & Eggs Baguette – Wagyu scallopini, bacon, egg, onion jam, fontina, rosemary & garlic butter
  • Rose’s Chicken Caesar Wrap – Romaine, pickled shallot, tomato, Parmesan, Caesar dressing 
  • Italian Stallion – Artisanal charcuterie, Pecorino, pickled peppers, oregano vinaigrette, lettuce
  • Sage Roasted Turkey Club Focaccia – Lettuce, tomato, Pecorino, bacon, pesto aioli
  • Rose’s  Sausage & Peppers – Pepper onion ragout, house mozzarella, baby bell, tomato pesto

In addition to the new lunch menu, guests can still enjoy Rose’s Daughter’s signature pizzas, pastas and salads. The restaurant’s cocktail menu will also be available during lunch, offering a curated selection of handcrafted drinks that perfectly complement the new menu. Guests can enjoy classics like Negronis, along with refreshing afternoon sips such as Aperol Spritz, crisp Prosecco and a selection of wines by the bottle and the glass. 

New Hours:

  • Tuesday: 4pm – 10pm
  • Wednesday & Thursday: 11:30am – 10pm
  • Friday & Saturday: 11:30am – 11pm
  • Sunday: 11:30am – 9pm

About Rose’s Daughter: Rose’s Daughter is a modern American-Italian trattoria offering a fresh and creative take on Italian dining in the heart of Delray Beach. The restaurant features two covered patios, an outdoor bar and a lively cocktail program. Chef/Owner Suzanne Perrotto draws from her childhood to craft unique, made-from-scratch dishes using high-quality ingredients, with options for vegan and gluten-free diners. Located in the charming Pineapple Grove neighborhood, Rose’s Daughter has become a go-to spot for locals seeking great food and ambiance.

169 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 | 561-271-9423
rosesdaughter.com
@roses.daughter

CARDINAL NEWMAN HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES THE NEW ROCCO A. MARCELLO FAMILY ACADEMIC BUILDING WITH A RIBBON-CUTTING RECEPTION

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West Palm Beach, FL – November 14, 2024 – Cardinal Newman High School (CNHS) proudly hosted a ribbon-cutting reception for the new Rocco A. Marcello Family Academic Building on November 7. Over 100 contributing donors who helped bring this vision to life attended, alongside The Most Reverend Bishop Gerald Barbarito, clergy, and leaders from the Diocese of Palm Beach, gathered to celebrate the state-of-the-art building at the college preparatory Catholic high school. 

The evening opened with a warm welcome from CNHS President Charles Stembler, who introduced Bishop Barbarito for a prayer and blessing of the building. Following the blessing, Sophia Perez, Class of 2025, delivered a moving rendition of the National Anthem. Rocco A. Marcello then shared personal reflections on the profound impact of his Catholic education. He announced an additional $250,000 gift to enhance the south academic building, furthering his commitment to the school’s mission.   

“The dedication and encouragement I experienced in Catholic school propelled me to excel, and I hope it does the same for future generations of Crusaders….our work has just begun in making CNHS the preeminent high school in Palm Beach County, “said Rocco Marcello. 

“We are blessed to have many donors who wanted to see this building become a reality. Rocco’s signature gift enabled us to move this building to completion. His additional gift is a testament to his generosity and commitment to education. He, along with our other donors, helps transform Newman students’ lives,” said President Charles Stembler.

This renovation, made possible through the $10 million Shaping the Future capital campaign, includes innovative, student-centered classrooms, a chapel and campus ministry center, a welcome center, admissions and college advising offices, state-of-the-art science labs, an innovation center, and mathematics classrooms. The Appeal Leadership Team included Co-Chairs Nick Coniglio ’97 and Richard Rendina ’98, Major Gifts Co-Chairs Ellen Acosta and Jim Arrigo, Honorary Co-Chairs Sally Gibson and Charlie and Karmita Gusmano. 

For more information about the Shaping the Future campaign, contact Mary Martens at [email protected] or 561-619-7280.

ABOUT CARDINAL NEWMAN HIGH SCHOOL: Founded in 1961, Cardinal Newman is a Catholic college preparatory high school in West Palm Beach. Newman’s coeducational environment allows students to grow and develop in a safe and communal setting. Every classroom promotes collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking, and each student receives the support required to achieve his/her personal best. Our Vision is to build life’s champions through faith, scholarship, servant leadership, and a strong family atmosphere.  

SIX13 TO PERFORM AT TEMPLE BETH EL IN WEST PALM BEACH

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Acclaimed six-man a capella band to kick off Hanukkah with fun family entertainment

West Palm Beach, Fla. — Six13, the critically acclaimed six-man Jewish a cappella vocal group, is bringing their style, swagger, and energy to Temple Beth El in West Palm Beach on Wednesday, December 25 at 3:30 p.m. It’s the perfect way to kick-start Hanukkah!

Tickets start at $40/person and can be purchased at www.bethelwpb.com/six13. Attendees can also enjoy a meet-and-greet with the band and register for a delicious Chinese dinner following the performance.

Many are familiar with Six13’s videos on social media, which bring levity and joy to Hanukkah, Passover, and other Jewish holiday celebrations. Six13 has also been featured on national television and in the press like The Today ShowThe View, CBS, CNN, Huffington PostTime, and more. They also performed at the White House for a private audience of President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and three Supreme Court justices!

“Six13 combines incredible music talent, high energy, and lots of fun, and we welcome friends from all over South Florida to purchase tickets to join us for this incredible concert,” said Dr. Stanley Amernick, president of Temple Beth El. “Whether this will be your first or 101st time seeing Six13, don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy their performance with us.”

Six13 has made appearances around the world for millions, achieving rave reviews and standing ovations. They’ve played Washington D.C.’s Kennedy Center and New York’s Fifth Avenue in the Salute to Israel Parade; headlined the North American Jewish Choral Festival; and sang for major league sporting events at Shea Stadium, Citi Field, Madison Square Garden, and Hard Rock Stadium. Each year, the group visits dozens of Jewish communities, providing entertainment appropriate for Shabbat or any day of the week at congregations, religious schools, JCCs, Federations, fundraising events, B’nai Mitzvah, and private affairs.

“We are fortunate to have Six13 energize our synagogue and community this year with their performance,” said Rabbi Alan Bell of Temple Beth El. “Their performance is an important and meaningful way to unite our Jewish community. As a start to the Festival of Lights, we know the joy of Six13’s music will continue to resonate with us all eight days of Hanukkah.”

Tickets are now on sale at www.bethelwpb.com/six13. There are also individual and corporate sponsorship opportunities available.

If You Go (Calendar Item)

Who: Temple Beth El

What: Six13 LIVE in Concert!

When: Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.

Where: 2815 North Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Tickets: Starting at $40/person

Details: Enjoy this family-friendly performance! Attendees can also reserve their spot for a delicious Chinese dinner and fellowship after the concert. Purchase tickets at www.bethelwpb.com/six13.

About Temple Beth El

Temple Beth El is a vibrant and inclusive Conservative congregation in the heart of West Palm Beach, Florida. With a rich history spanning almost a century and a forward-looking approach to Jewish life, this is a community where individuals and families come together to celebrate, learn, and grow in their Jewish identity. With Rabbi Alan Bell at the helm, the congregation of 200 members is committed to upholding the timeless values of Conservative Judaism while embracing the evolving needs of contemporary Jewish life. Temple Beth El offers a diverse array of opportunities for spiritual enrichment and personal growth, including dynamic Torah study sessions, meaningful holiday celebrations, social justice initiatives, and fellowship events. For more information, contact Temple Beth El at (561) 833-0339 or [email protected].

4 New Shops at the Mall at Wellington Green

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WELLINGTON, FL – Four new retail destinations are joining the more than 160 stores at The Mall at Wellington Green. Couture by Ilina, Galtsand, Plus Platinum Jewelry, and Yuly360 add to the growing and robust offerings in apparel, health, beauty, and more at this lifestyle destination in Wellington. 

Couture by Ilina

Hailing from Cuba, Ilina Hernandez opened her inaugural brick-and-mortar store, Couture by Ilina, on November 13. The new, 1,200-square-foot women’s boutique showcases European brands from Italy, Turkey, and Spain. Fashionistas can stock up on got-to-have-it wardrobe staples, including cocktail dresses, denim wear, and sporty tracksuits to a treasure trove of jewelry, bags, hats, and more. For information, call (561) 516-2549 and follow Couture by Ilina on Instagram and TikTok @couturebyilina.

Galtsand

The Wellington-based online retail behemoth, Galtsand, launched its inaugural brick-and-mortar store—totaling 1,602 square feet of space—on October 24. Initially launched in 1986 and became popular amongst the college set for its iconic loose-fitting sweatshirts, the company embraced other market segments, including sports, wellness, and the outdoors. Committed to protecting the environment by using sustainable practices, menswear (sweaters, tops, and bottoms in heritage styles) and womenswear (movement-based clothes ranging from sports bras to biker shorts) are manufactured from premium recycled materials and utilize technologies like Silvadur™, which require fewer washings, keeps clothing fresh and eliminates the need to keep buying new items. For more information, call (561) 221-7309 or visit galtsand.com.

Plus Platinum Jewelry

Founded in 2001, Plus Platinum Jewelry is a family-owned company specializing in

custom jewelry and pre-owned timepieces by Rolex, Breitling, Cartier, and other luxury brands. This treasure trove is filled with antique, vintage, and estate jewelry by prestigious companies like Tiffany, David Webb, and Roberto Coin. The 940-square-foot boutique opened on September 18and also sells loose diamonds spanning a half-carat to 10 carats. Additional onsite services include watch and jewelry cleaning and repair. For more information, call (954) 969-9776 or visit plusplatinumjewelry.com.

Yuly360

Yuly van Brake opened her third Yuly360 store on October 4 and will launch a fourth location later this month. The airy 2,105-square-foot setting houses sustainable lines of athleisure constructed from organic and recycled performance fabrics that are breathable, stretchy, and moisture-wicking. Every piece is designed by Yuly, pronounced “Julie,” and manufactured in Colombia and China by women she fondly refers to as the “breadwinners.” The Venezuelan entrepreneur launched her company during the Covid-19 epidemic after struggling with postpartum depression. Finding therapy in running, the Ft. Lauderdale resident is using her fashion to inspire other women struggling physically or emotionally. Each collection is named after terminology that describes the human condition, such as journey, freedom, and inner peace and empowering messages are printed on the clothing tags. “We are all on this unique journey, and while not every journey is fun, we must embrace it,” she says. “Nothing is better than transforming pain or fear into a purpose that fuels you forward.” For more information, call (561) 720-2145 or visit yuly360.com.

The Mall at Wellington Green is located at 10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, FL. For

more information, call (561) 227-6900 or visit shopwellingtongreen.com.

Mall hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.  

About The Mall at Wellington Green

The Mall at Wellington Green in Wellington, FL is a 1.2 million-square-foot, two-level

regional shopping destination, and it features over 160 stores. Retail and restaurant

favorites include Macy’s, Dillard’s, Apple, Pandora, Brighton, Chico’s, Forever 21, H&M,

Helzberg Diamonds, Zales, Tommy Bahama, City Furniture, California Pizza Kitchen, Lemongrass Asian Bistro, CMX Wellington, The Palm Beach Museum of Natural History, and more. For more information, visit shopwellingtongreen.com.

About Spinoso Real Estate Group

The Mall at Wellington Green is managed by Spinoso Real Estate Group. Since 2009,

Spinoso has taken a creative, entrepreneurial approach to real estate development and

management, delivering and sustaining successful projects across a wide range of property

types and across the country. Spinoso’s robust portfolio includes work on hundreds of

enclosed shopping malls, lifestyle centers, and large-scale retail projects from coast to

coast. For more information, visit spinosoreg.com.

Wellington Bay Hosts Veterans Day Ceremony to Honor Residents’ Service

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Wellington, FL – Luxury retirement community Wellington Bay celebrated Veterans Day by unveiling its new Wall of Honor in a moving ceremony dedicated to those who have bravely served our nation. 

The event took place on Monday, November 11, at 11:30 a.m. in the Wellington Bay Lobby.

The Wall of Honor commemorates the 21 Wellington Bay residents in Independent Living and eight residents at Lisbet Memory Care who served in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Marine Corps. 

In addition to the wall reveal, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard presented the Colors – a military tradition which goes back almost 250 years. 

This ceremony was followed by a patriotic sing-along led by resident Shelly Block in the Liberty Center.

Resident and master gardener Bobbi Ziegler proudly cut the ribbon at the community’s butterfly garden, a project she has been working on for several years in honor of the troops.

“I designed the garden and picked up all the plants from a local nursery on Southern and Seminole Pratt-Whitney,” she said. “We planted host plants where butterflies lay eggs and nectar plants as a food source for them.” 

Bobbi hopes the garden will stand as a testament to all those who contributed to the war effort. 

“Wellington Bay is proud to honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans, who have dedicated their lives to safeguarding our nation,” said campus director Jay Mikosch. “Today’s event is our way of expressing deep gratitude to the brave men and women who call Wellington Bay and Lisbet Memory Care home.”

Founders of local non-profit organization Honor Portraits, Inc. Flora and Howard Zolin were also on-hand as part of the festivities. A collective of local photographers and volunteers whose mission is to take free portraits of Veterans as our way of thanking them for their service to our country, the Zolins began Honor Portraits, Inc. in 2016  and to date, they have photographed over 750 Veterans. As their non-profit grows, they plan to expand their service to include local law enforcement, firefighters and other first responders. 

The event was open to residents and the local community which drew an enthusiastic gathering of attendees who joined in honoring these American heroes.

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Wellington Bay is a luxury rental retirement community offering independent living, assisted living, respite care, and advanced memory care through the state-of-the-art Lisbet Health Center. Located in Wellington, Florida, a town recognized by Money Magazine as one of the “Best Places to Retire,” Wellington Bay provides an enriching lifestyle in an active, vibrant environment.

Wellington Bay and Lisbet Health Center are owned and operated by Liberty Senior Living, LLC, a division of Liberty Healthcare Management specializing in senior living and retirement communities. For more information about Wellington Bay, visit www.wellingtonbayfl.com. To learn more about Liberty Senior Living and its communities, visit www.LibertySeniorLiving.com.

Women of Wellington at Allura Medspa & Wellness

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Photos and Story by Monica Kallas

On Tuesday, November 12th the Women of Wellington (aka WOW) celebrated the opening of ALLURA  MEDSPA + WELLNESS located by Wholefoods along SR 7 and operated by Dr. Edwin Padilla and Gabriela Baszton. The couple also have locations in Boynton Beach, Jupiter and Dania Beach.

They offer the following services:

AESTHETIC SERVICS

• Hydrafacial

• Professional Facials

• Advanced Peels

• Microdermabrasion

• Dermaplaning

• GLACIAL Rx

• Forma RF Skin Tightening

• Skinpen Microneedling

INJECTABLES, FILLERS & THREADS

• Wrinkle Relaxers

• Dermal Fillers

• Kybella

• PDO Threadlift

BODY CONTOURING

• Cool Sculpting Elite

• COOLTONE

• Evolve Trim/Tite/Tone

ADVANCED SKIN REJUVINATION

• Morphues8 RF

• Microneedling

•Coolpeel

•Fusion

• Sultra

• ULtherapy

• Lumecca IPI

• Evoke

LASER HAIR REMOVAL

See the related video.

35th Annual Stuart Airshow

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Photos and Story by Alan Fabricant

Thousands of aviation fans attended the 35th annual Stuart Air Show the weekend preceding Veteran’s Day at Witham Field in Stuart, FL.  

The show featured aerial performers from military demonstration teams,  world renowned acrobatic pilots, along with vintage air displays and modern-day military aircraft.

This year, some new additions were food trucks, a drone show and a larger-than-ever fireworks display on Friday night.

Sunday, the final day of the show, was a historic day, with US Airforce Major Lindsey “Mad” Johnson flying the A-10 for its last-ever demo flight. 

The 1st Annual Wellington Ruck March and Food Drive

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Photos by Krista Martinelli

Over 100 participants signed up for the Wellington Ruck March and Food Drive. They participated in a 5K or 2K race, wearing heavy backpacks filled with canned food to be later donated to the Wellington Holiday Food Drive. The event was presented by the Wellington Rotary Club and the Village of Wellington. For a related video about the event, got to our AW NewsSpot video.