Girls Night Out
Friday, Nov. 15th
At the AeroClub Clubhouse
November, 2013 – i9 Sports Registration Day
Saturday, Nov. 16th is i9 Sports Registration Day
At Polo Park Middle School athletic fields in Wellington
Stop by and save!
Looking for an organized sports program for boys and girls, ages 3-14? Something that’s only one day per week (with practice held before the game)? Register in person at i9Sports at the fields of Polo Park Middle School in Wellington on Saturday, Nov. 16th, 8:30am to 12:30. And get 15$ OFF registration when you show this AW email on your cell phone! Or print out this coupon and bring it on Nov. 16h. [coupon couponid=”23530″ coupon_align=”cctor_alignright” name=”i9 Sports for Nov. 16th event”]
Be sure to stop by our AroundWellington.com table too for freebies and a raffle too! Our AW table will be next to the red i9 registration tent by the basketball courts.
November, 2013 – A New Twist on a Holiday Favorite, The Nutcracker
Family Musical Created by Sesame Street Veteran Noel MacNeal and South Florida Composer Jim Camacho Offers a New Twist on a Holiday Favorite, The Nutcracker
Miami, FL – October 22, 2013 – Arriving just in time for the holidays, Mouse King – a delightfully entertaining family friendly musical – will make its World Premiere with two special performances at Miami’s Mandelstam Theater on Friday, December 13 at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, December 14 at 3 p.m.
Conceived and created by renowned puppeteer Noel MacNeal – a leading light behind television’s Sesame Street and Disney’s Bear in the Big Blue House – and featuring original music written by South Florida’s highly acclaimed musician and composer Jim Camacho, Mouse King revisits the story of the seasonal favorite The Nutcracker, while adding an entirely different twist.
This original stage spectacular tells the story of The Nutcracker from an as-yet unseen perspective – the point of view of the mice characters – and, in the process, gives that perennial classic an imaginative new emphasis through the lens of modern musical theater. A cast of professional performers and puppeteers and supported by a group of local child actors has been specially selected to bring this family-friendly holiday production to life.
Tickets for Mouse King cost $20 and can be obtained via Brown Paper Tickets: http://mousekingmusical.
ABOUT THE CREATORS
Noel MacNeal launched his career performing on PBS’s award-winning Sesame Street, where he honed his craft with puppetry legends Jim Henson and Frank Oz. He’s been a performer on Sesame Street for almost thirty years and trains puppeteers in Japan, Mexico, South Africa, Jordan, Palestine, and India and, most recently, Pakistan, for the Sesame Workshop international co-productions of Sesame Street. Noel has also performed with the classic Muppets of The Muppet Show.
For the past decade, Noel has been the spirit and voice of Bear, the gentle and lovable star of the Emmy Award-winning series Disney’s Bear in the Big Blue House and the Disney Channel morning series, Breakfast with Bear. In 2003, Noel received a Daytime Emmy Nomination as Outstanding Performer in a Children’s Series.
His repertoire of characters also includes Kako on the Nick Jr. series Oobi and Blue on Nick Jr.’s Blue’s Room. Other roles include Magellan on the award-winning series Eureeka’s Castle on Nick Jr., Madame Chairbird in the film Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird, Rabbit for Disney Channel’s Emmy Award-winning series The Book of Pooh, Leon on PBS’ The Puzzle Place, and Knock-Knock on The Great Space Coaster. In addition, he’s performed with and/or for: Woody Allen, Bill Cosby, Whoopie Goldberg, Jerry Lewis, Mickey Rooney, Emma Thompson, Wayne Brady, Dave Chappelle, Donny and Marie Osmond, Gilbert Godfrey, Tom Bergeron, Regis and Kelly, and Matt Lauer and Katie Couric. (But not all at once.)
In addition to performing, Noel is a television writer whose scripts have been featured on PBS Kids Sprout’s The Goodnight Show, Disney Channel’s Bear in the Big Blue House, PBS’ The Puzzle Place, The Magic School Bus and Cyberchase, and Nickelodeon’s Eureeka’s Castle and Gullah Gullah Island. He is also a script adviser and consultant for the international versions of Sesame Street, as well as a television director, having directed episodes of Bear in the Big Blue House and PBS Kids Sprout’s The Good Night Show. More recently, he’s added the role of author to his resume with his new, puppet-making book “Ten Minute Puppets with Noel MacNeal,” from Workman Publishing.
Jim Camacho is one of South Florida’s most renowned singers, songwriters and multi-talented musicians. The recent release of a new five-song EP entitled Everywhere (Forward Motion/Broken Records) marked his first collection of new songs since his critically acclaimed album Beachfront Defeat in 2009. It provides yet another example of Camacho’s extraordinary talents, skills he’s demonstrated in his recordings and concerts, as well as his active involvement in theater, film, television, and radio. The recipient of numerous awards – including New Times kudos for “Best Songwriter” and “Best Acoustic Performer,” as well as the publication’s recognition for “Best Album” of 2009 – Camacho has not only been an integral part of the South Florida music scene since the late ‘80s, but also an emerging talent on the national stage.
Camacho marked his entry into theatrical realms, and specifically the musical stage, with his well-received original musical, Fools’ Paradise. The production was previewed in Miami and New York, and a full scale workshop — directed and choreographed by the celebrated artistic wunderkind Jonathan Cerullo — received a full staging. That was followed by Camacho’s second original musical, Guru, which had its preview in Miami. More recently, he created, composed and premiered the critically acclaimed children’s musical The Cavie Islanders & The Troll and later created a children’s adaptation of his original musical Guru entitled The Guru of Gir. The original scores of both of these are to be released on Y&T Records.
Not content to stop there, Camacho worked with Emmy Award-nominated producer and puppeteer Noel MacNeal (Sesame Street, The Muppets) when the two men collaborated on the musical “Tales of Amazing Tricksters” which was performed at New York’s Bronx Zoo in 2012 and their new musical “The Beasts of The Magical World” is currently running there and receiving rave reviews from children and adults alike.
Camacho first made his mark with The Goods, a band that was widely-acknowledged as one of the most impressive outfits to emerge from Florida’s southernmost realms. Protégés of the late, legendary producer Tom Dowd, the band released five albums throughout the ‘90s, including the iconic rock opera 5 Steps to Getting Signed, which won the prestigious “Album of the Year” honors at the Florida Jammy Awards. The single “I’m Not Average” from their critically acclaimed album Mint, reached number one on the Radio & Record charts in Florida, and eventually led to a major label signing with a division of Polygram Records and an extraordinary biographical documentary which aired on VH1.
Continuing to expound upon the engagingly melodic stance he procured with The Goods, Camacho went on to release three highly anticipated solo albums in the new millennium, garnering the Gold Remi award in the Music Video category at the 40th Annual WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival for his song titled “Houdini.” Camacho also contributed to several film and television soundtracks, including the Grammy-nominated, “Tom Dowd & the Language of Music,” Paris Hilton’s “Pledge This,” and “Fatboy,” nominated for “Best Use of Music in a Documentary” accolades at the Sundance Film Festival. What’s more, his song “I Don’t Need You Anymore” (from the album Beachfront Defeat) was featured prominently in the soundtrack for the hit ABC family show “Pretty Little Liars.”
November, 2013 – SalsaFest
SalsaFest, 2013
The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce is delighted to present the spiciest family festival in Palm Beach County featuring the rhythms of Salsa music, the best of Salsa dancing, and the tastiest of ethnic foods. With nearly $200,000 in media support, this event celebrates the growth of Palm Beach County’s Hispanic market that now represents 30% of the population. We expect over 25,000 attendees that translates into great marketing exposure for local business owners looking to expand their marketing mix and reach the fastest growing market.
We will feature carnival rides, Chihuahua races, bounce houses, salsa cook-offs, domino & dance competitions, business expo, arts & crafts, and many other activities. Visitors are guaranteed to enjoy a great day with their family and friends.
SalsaFest does have a charitable component. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the City of Greenacres Department of Leisure Services for the purpose of expanding its award-winning youth programs to underprivileged children in the community.
The headlining act this year will be Alexis y Fido, who will be on the Main Stage Saturday night!
Greenacres Community Park
2095 Jog Road, Greenacres, FL 33463
Park is located on Jog Road
one block north of 10th Avenue
Friday, Nov. 22 – 5pm to 10pm
Saturday, Nov. 23 – 11am to 10pm
Sunday, Nov. 24 – 12pm to 7pm
November, 2013 – Viva Palm Beach County
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners
and the Palm Beach County Library System cordially invite you to attend
Viva Palm Beach County
A Celebration of Palm Beach County’s
Cultural Heritage and
Unveiling of the Viva Florida 500 Time Capsule
Saturday, November 16, 9:00AM
3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach, 33406
Refreshments will be served.
Throughout the day there will be free activities including a cultural fair and musical and cultural performances for the entire family. Food Trucks will offer a variety of treats for purchase.
For more information visit http://www.pbclibrary.org/Viva-Palm-Beach-County
To download a flyer for this event visit http://www.pbcl! ibrary.org/Viva500/PBCViva500Flyer.pdf
November, 2013 – Grand Opening for Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
Grand Opening for Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Wellington will officially be open for business Thursday, November 14th! Thank you for your patience and support during this time! We are excited to officially be open and look forward to meeting you and your pets!
We will be having our Grand Opening on Saturday, November 23, 2013 beginning at 9am!
FREE Gourmet Dog Treat Samples and Premium Pet Food Samples
Plus! Raffles, refreshments and more! Fun for people and pets of all ages!
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Wellington
2205 State Road 7, Suite 300
Wellington, FL 33414
Mike and Colleen Valle, owners
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Wellington
November, 2013 – WESTERN COMMUNITIES BUSINESS GROUP TO HOLD 2013/2014 SEASON KICK-OFF RECEPTION
WESTERN COMMUNITIES BUSINESS GROUP TO HOLD 2013/2014 SEASON KICK-OFF RECEPTION
Wellington, FL—November 11, 2013—On Saturday, November 23, from 2:00p.m. until 6:00p.m., the Western Communities Business Group will be holding their 2013/2014 Season Kick-Off Reception at the Wellington Equestrian Gallery and Mall. The Wellington Equestrian Gallery and Mall has relocated and is now open in its beautiful, new location at 13920 Wellington Trace, Ste. 44 in the Wellington Marketplace.
Last year, some creative local business owners banded together and formed the Wellington Business Group. This group successfully utilized common advertising, promotions and creative marketing to reach out to members of the equestrian industry that call Wellington home during the equestrian season. The growth and success of last year’s group has proven that there is a definite need in the Western Communities to have a business group that is responsive to the needs of the local business owners and will concentrate their efforts on strengthening the area’s businesses, and thus the economy. This year they are planning on expanding their membership numbers and their targeted geographic membership base to include ALL of the businesses in the Western Communities. In order to reflect this, they have decided to modify the original name of the organization and to be called the Western Communities Business Group.
Maureen Gross will be joining the leadership team of the Western Communities Business Group this year. Gross has extensive experience in meeting the needs of area businesses and business owners through her years of working as a director of development for many area non-profits and at the former Palms West Chamber of Commerce. “I am looking forward to growing the outreach and targeted programs that this business group will provide to the local businesses that are its members,” said Gross, “and to increasing the group’s economic impact in our local communities.”
Any business person that is located in the Western Communities is invited to stop by the Wellington Equestrian Gallery and Mall on Saturday, November 23, for the reception. The afternoon will include refreshments, networking and a place to catch up with fellow, local business leaders. While there, they can get information on the Western Communities Business Group’s member benefits or suggest some benefits that they would like to see added to the current programs. 2013/2014 membership applications, door stickers for member’s entrances and membership cards will be available. Guest will be able to either renew their current membership or sign up as a new member this year at a cost of $150 per business membership. Everyone is encouraged to drop in to get information on what the business group is planning on doing this upcoming year.
The Western Community Business Group mission is to focus on local, community-rooted businesses and to provide them with the tools and programs that will help their businesses thrive. This will ultimately strengthen the community and build a vibrant, durable local economy…here in the Western Communities.
For information and to RSVP for the reception, please call the Gallery (561)333-3100 or Maureen Gross (561)714-0887.
November, 2013 – Miami Book Fair International 2013…A Reader’s Paradise
A Reader’s Paradise – Part I*
By Lori Hope Baumel
Video preview of the Miami Book Fair International 2013…
See the MBFI video! Go to: http://youtu.be/Q7DqJFSRuww
Video photos courtesy of MBFI 2013
Readers from all over the world with authors from all over the world will meet, talk and share ideas.
Yes, readers, “Wellyworld” is a comfortable, beautiful place to live and play. For the first time, as your cultural arts columnist, I am going to give you a very good reason to cross the county line. Download an audiobook to play in the car while you head south to the Miami Book Fair International (MBFI). The MBFI is the oldest and largest gathering of authors coming from all over the world with an attendance of 250,000 people of all ages over a period of 8 days. Thus far, such luminaries have confirmed their attendance:
Dan Brown, Angelica Huston, Reza Aslan, Dave Barry, Christopher Kenneally, David Kirk, Paul Pope, Karen Russell, Darrell Hammond, Nikki Giovanni, Richard Russo, Roy Blount, Russell Banks, Wally Lamb, Amy Tan, Cristina Garcia, Patricia Volk, Pat Conroy, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Edna Buchanan, Tom Healy, Patricia Engel, James Reston, Ann Hood, MK Asante, Dr. Paul Farmer, Erica Jong, Jennifer Weiner, Ben Katchor, Adam Mansbach, Geoff Dyer, Mark Halperin, Brad Meltzer, Lori Roy, Mitch Albom, Jamaica Kinkaid, Diane Ladd, Robert Pinsky, Debbie Wasserman Schultz and many, many more.
It’s important to reserve your tickets now! The prices are reasonable and many of the ticketed events are free. There are programs, concerts and activities for the entire family. For information about the week-long event go to:
Also featured will be Generation Genius, Destination: Comics and much, much more…
For more info go to: http://www.miamibookfair.com/events/childrensalley/default.aspx
DESTINATION: COMICS
For more info go to: http://www.miamibookfair.com/events/destinationcomics/default.aspx
A Conversation with Christopher Kenneally
“This is a story about a business – the book business. This is the story about a court case – and in America we do our court cases very well. This is really a story about human folly. This isn’t Athens verses Sparta. But when you really get down to it, Apple verses Amazon is the Athens verses Sparta of our day.”
– Christopher Kenneally
“Christopher Kenneally is the host and producer of the Copyright Clearance Center’s (CCC) weekly podcast series, Beyond the Book, and for OnCopyright Education, CCC’s Educational Services brand, he presents a variety of programs on copyright and intellectual property issues. As a freelance journalist, Christopher Kenneally reported on education, business, travel, culture and technology for the New York Times, Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, and The Independent of London, among many other publications. He also reported for WBUR-FM (Boston), National Public Radio, and WGBH-TV (PBS-Boston). Mr. Kenneally is also the author of Massachusetts 101 (Applewood Books), a history of the state “from Redcoats to Red Sox” – CCC website
Mr. Kenneally will be moderating After the Apple e-Book Decision: The New World of Book Publishing and Book Selling at the Miami Book Fair International on November 23 at 2:30 PM along with Andrew Albanese and Oren Teicher. Recently, I was fortunate to interview Mr. Kenneally about his upcoming panel discussion:
LHB: What attracted you to attend the upcoming Miami Book Fair International and to lead the panel discussion on the Apple e-book court decision?
CK: Copyright Clearance Center and I have attended and presented at the book fair for a number of years now. I believe we began working with the fair organizers in 2005, if my memory serves me, and, over time we’ve presented a number of programs that are very much about what’s in the news. We always try to come up with a program that will be newsworthy and also devoted to readers.
What really impresses me about the Miami Book Fair is that this is a reader’s book fair. So many other book-publishing events are for the trade as they say; they’re for publishers, authors, for the insiders, “the inner sanctum,” if you will. My feeling is that what Andrew Albanese and Oren Teicher have to say about the case and its implications for the book business will be [of great interest].
People get into book publishing, not just to publish books, but to sell books. What we’re seeing today is a real revolution in the way that books are sold, in the kinds of value the people place in the book as an object and what does it mean when a book isn’t on your shelf any longer, but in your e-book reader? These are things that have changed the way we all read. These are questions we’ll ask that we really do not yet have the answers to. These are things that have changed the way we all read. Now the fact is, and this is a good thing to emphasize: people are reading more than ever. We’re seeing more books published than ever. We’re seeing more people buying, downloading and reading. So reading is doing great!
What we have to look at is: how are authors and publishers doing? How are booksellers, bookstores… how are they doing? They’re part of that whole ecosystem. Without the bookstores, without the successful publishers and authors, readers could be deprived of some really great stuff to read.
LHB: This is an in-depth subject that can be debated for hours. I know that I, personally, love Apple products. You are going to have a lot of people going in that loved Steve Jobs and those who hate the amount of control he wanted. Therefore, are you delegating members of your panel to present both sides of the debate?
CK: The happy role I have is to ask the kind of questions that the people in the audience are asking themselves. I’m a journalist by background and very keen to get to the bottom of things, so I think it’s a fair question to ask. Andrew is a colleague and a journalist and I believe that he does his very best, as anybody would, to present the many sides… there are not just two sides. It’s not like Apple verses Amazon or that kind of thing. This isn’t a heavyweight grudge match. This is a story that’s a very complicated story with layer upon layer of players with people’s personalities as much as their professions involved.
It’s my own feeling that what drove some of the publishers to think that they could get away from Amazon was essentially a real personal matter. They held a grudge. They saw their business under attack from Amazon and they thought they could fight back. This is my own personal opinion. That kind of hubris led some of the people involved to do things that, I have no doubt, they regret today. That itself is a real human story.
This is a story about a business – the book business. This is the story about a court case – and in America we do our court cases very well. This is really a story about human folly. This isn’t Athens verses Sparta. But when you really get down to it, Apple verses Amazon is the Athens verses Sparta of our day.
LHB: Despite the lawsuit, do you think that e-books are good or ill for publishing?
CK: E-books are very good for the publishing industry. My feeling is, as a journalist, I have to believe in the first amendment first. I believe in freedom of expression and the opportunity that every human being should have to express themselves. Today, because of technology, you can realize your dream to express yourself so much easier and so much more directly than one ever could in the history of the world. That is a wonderful thing. We have more people writing today than ever before. Writing is in great shape. Reading is in great shape. However, this raises a whole wrath of questions about the business.
LHB: I wonder how you feel about the freedom of commerce, the freedom to sell products at the rate you choose to sell them? It is my understanding that Apple wanted to keep the prices up. They were forcing the hand of the publishers.
CK: That’s correct, you’re right. That is a complicated matter. I think that when it comes to what people will pay for a book today, there is no doubt, I mean the evidence is clear, that they will pay and want to pay less for a digital book, for an e-book, than they want to pay for a print book.
LHB: And the theory is that you don’t have to ship it or print it… there has to be some kind of discount for not having that book in your hand.
CK: That’s right.
LHB: On the other hand, you said that people are reading more. So isn’t that the goal?
CK: It’s going to be hard. There’s no question about it. The fact of the matter is, that while we may guarantee freedom of expression in this country, we don’t guarantee a business model for people. What’s happened is the business model has come under pressure and I don’t know any business that is invulnerable to the kinds of economic pressures that the Internet is bringing. Every business, every single business including your business as a journalist and musician, my business as a writer, any business one can think of has really kind of…
LHB: Forever changed.
CK: Forever changed, exactly.
LHB: As an author, what does this settlement or case mean for you? Bottom line… How does it affect authors and readers in general?
CK: The case was fought about competition. The case was brought by the Department of Justice to promote competition. In the economic world we live in, more competition, in general, drives down price. I believe authors should expect to see the price for e-books to fall. So, that’s a bonus for readers. That’s why the case was brought. For authors that’s tough. But again, unfortunately, this isn’t France where you can guarantee things to people by law. We don’t do that here.
LHB: Is it the same for self-published authors?
CK: I think so, absolutely. I believe that because of the downward pressure on price and because the market is seeing so many more titles, the traditional contract between publisher and author looks less and less attractive all the time. Self-published authors can go into business for themselves. They get to keep more money and they have the control over the work that they wouldn’t have in a more traditional environment. I believe we’ll see the ranks of self-published authors grow over time. Authors looking to maximize their potential “profit” will see the deal that’s being offered them in self-publishing is simply a better deal.
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Are you due for a rebate? 23 million customers of Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Google, and Sony have been directly noticed via e-mail or by postcard that they are eligible to participate in the settlement. To learn more go to:
http://beyondthebookcast.com/readers-reap-big-in-e-book-case/
To hear more about the Apple e-book decision listen to:
http://beyondthebookcast.com/e-books-case-not-even-close-for-apple/
Choose your topic! For a plethora of podcasts about e-books go to:
http://beyondthebookcast.com/category/podcasts/ebooks/
* This article is Part I of a two-part preview of the MBFI. Later this week we will feature interviews with South Florida author Brad Meltzer and poet Julia Wade.
Lori Hope Baumel and her husband Eric Baumel live in Wellington and
have three grown children. Their eldest, Sam, 27, is a media producer and conceptual artist who currently resides in (extremely hipster) Brooklyn, NY. Her younger children, Evan and Rachel, wrote the Around Wellington “Teen Talk” column in previous years. Rachel, 24, lives and works in Boston, MA and Evan, 21, is a senior at American University in Washington DC. Eric has practiced radiology in Wellington since 1991. His many talents include artist, cook, photographer and, recently, medical app developer. You can learn more about Lori at www.loribaumel.com and read her blog at www.grownupcamp.tumblr.com.
October, 2013 – Wayne Burns, New CEO of Central Palm Beach Chamber
Wayne Burns, New CEO of Central Palm Beach Chamber
After a several month search, Wayne Burns has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce by the Board of Directors.
Board Chairman Frank Gonzalez said of Mr. Burns, “He has considerable experience in Chamber leadership, finance and fundraising, expertise in small business services, and an award winning track record in economic development.” Mr. Gonzalez adds, “Our Board of Directors is excited to have Mr. Burns aboard and look forward to working with him to lead our Chamber to new heights of excellence and continue to drive value to our membership.”
Mary Lou Bedford, the Interim Chief Executive Officer during the search, will continue to serve the Chamber in an executive level capacity.
Prior to joining the Chamber, Burns was President for SGI Stratecon Global Institute, responsible for creating member value driven strategies and leading chambers of commerce through complex governance, fundraising, and financial challenges.
Formerly, Burns was Assistant Director of the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development, responsible for all aspects of economic development and oversight of contract awards for County Certified small businesses and the federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program. He also served as Division Manager as Economic Development Coordinator in the City of Plantation where he was largely credited for leading the collaboration to accelerate redevelopment along 441 State Road 7. While in Plantation he won several awards and national recognition for negotiating over $1 billion in corporate attraction and expansion projects, and as Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Board member (previously Broward Alliance) he was named economic developer Volunteer of the Year for his leadership of the 31 city Partner’s Council.
Mr. Burns graduated with Honors from FAU with a BA is Sociology / Psychology, and earned an MBA in International Business.
November, 2013 – Johnson’s Custom Cakes & Bacio Bacio Bridal Host “2014 Season Kick Off Celebration” Event
Johnson’s Custom Cakes & Bacio Bacio Bridal Host
“2014 Season Kick Off Celebration” Event
With Little Smiles On Monday, November 18
Who/What:
Johnson’s Custom Cakes will debut an exciting new line of catering and dessert displays, new trends in wedding cakes, mini desserts and extraordinary candy buffets.
Bacio Bacio Bridal is celebrating their Expansion Grand Opening and addition of a Tuxedo Center and Formal Party gowns for all occasions. Feast your eyes on the latest fashions for parties and bridal wear.
Gift Gathering:
Little Smiles will receive all donations of goods and/or services for the evening. These donations will be used as live or silent auction items at their next annual Stars Ball in February 2014.
Dress:
Attendees are encouraged to wear cocktail attire!
When:
Monday, November 18
6-9 p.m.
Where: Kobosko’s Crossing
9148 & 9160 Forest Hill Blvd.
Wellington, FL 33411
How:
Reservations are requested. To RSVP and for more information, please call Brianne Ford at (561) 358-4631.
About Johnson’s Custom Cakes & More
Johnson’s Custom Cakes is a personal and creative company. Their goal is to produce a product that is individual to you, the customer, while focusing on every little detail. For more information, please visit www.johnsonscustomcakes.com
About Bacio Bacio Bridal Boutique
Bacio Bacio Bridal is a full service couture bridal boutique. For more information, please visit www.baciobacio.com
About Little Smiles
Little Smiles is a charitable organization that strives to put a smile on the faces of children in local hospitals, hospices and shelters. For more information, please visit www.littlesmiles.org