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July, 2013 – Equestrian Village Status

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Working Toward Resolution – Equestrian Village Status

In 2011, Wellington received a series of applications to develop a dressage facility on the old Polo Stadium site at the corner of South Shore Boulevard and Pierson Road. The development proposed arenas, stables, rings and a hotel with retail and restaurants. By February of 2012 the hotel and commercial components had been removed and absent those elements, Council approved a Master Plan and Compatibility Determination after three consecutive days of deliberations. Specific conditions of both approvals required the developer to record the plat for the entire proposed development by March 31, 2012. Following this approval a number of interested parties filed lawsuits challenging the approvals. Compounding the situation even further, the developer failed to meet the schedules for recording of the required plat.

In May of 2012 the Village Council scheduled a status review of the proposed development. At that public hearing Council agreed to revoke the previously approved plan for failure to meet the conditions of approval. During a second status review in July 2012, Council revoked the Compatibility Determination.  Subsequent to these decisions, additional lawsuits were filed by the developer.

While these lawsuits worked their way through the Courts, the Village Council entered into a stipulated agreement in 2012 to allow the planned dressage events to be held on the property. The Village has not initiated any litigation; we are monitoring the actions of interested parties and defending where necessary. Recent court rulings have upheld the Village’s actions. However, a number of lawsuits still remain pending.

On June 19, 2013, the developer and the Village entered into a settlement agreement which required the developer to apply for a land development permit under the pre-existing master plan approval. In addition, both a boundary plat and a seasonal special use permit were to be submitted. The permit would incorporate the existing permanent structures and provide the opportunity to approve the 2013-14 dressage season activities. During this process both sides agreed to stay their lawsuits while the various applications were processed.

Thus far, the boundary plat has been approved by Council and the seasonal special use permit has been approved. The developer has also submitted a proposed amendment to the existing Master Plan and a request for a Compatibility Determination. Consideration of both requests will be addressed in the context of the Village’s ordinances, land use regulations and comprehensive plan.

While the outcome of the settlement process cannot be predicted at this time, the developer and the Village continue to work in good faith toward finding an acceptable resolution.

For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.

July, 2013 – Tai Chi Classes

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TAI CHI HEALTHY CHOICE FOR PEOPLE WITH ARTHRITIS

[W.P.B.] – For centuries, Tai Chi has been practiced in China as an effective exercise for physical and mental well-being.  Now, the Arthritis Foundation is offering a joint-safe Tai Chi program designed to improve the quality of life for people with arthritis, as more and more people turn to alternative approaches to address chronic conditions. 

Tai Chi from the Arthritis Foundation is designed for people of all ages seeking a joint-safe exercise routine, but particularly those with mild to moderate arthritis.  Research shows moderate physical activity helps people with arthritis feel better and relieves pain.  Tai Chi may be especially suitable for people with joint problems because its movements are slow and gentle, and the level of exertion can be adjusted to suit each person’s physical condition.  In addition, the movements in the style of Tai Chi used by the Arthritis Foundation are performed at higher stances, which make it easier and more comfortable to learn. 

The benefits of Tai Chi may include reduced pain and stiffness, improved concentration and memory, greater balance, increased flexibility, enhanced muscle strength, along with improved ability to cope with stress and depression. 

Classes are starting September 17, 2013,  and are held on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. for Beginners, 11:00 a.m. for Intermediate & Advanced at the Arthritis Foundation, 400 Hibiscus Street, West Palm  Beach.   The cost for the 5-week session is $66.    All classes are taught by instructors who have undergone a special Arthritis Foundation instructor-training workshop. 

Registration is necessary. For more information, contact Susie Rhodes at 561-833-1133.

July, 2013 – Beach Zombie Rampage

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Beach Zombie Rampage: Kick’n it in the LDUB – Pub Crawl

Lake Worth Florida 7/21/13 — Downtown Jewel Neighborhood Association, South Shores Tavern & Patio Bar & The Friends of the Lake Worth Pool, Inc. in association with Downtown Cultural Alliance and the Palm Beach  County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Beach Zombie Rampage: Kick’n it in the LDUB Pub Crawl on Friday Aug. 9th from 7 PM to way after dark. Tickets are $15 and proceeds go to benefit water safety & swim programs in the community and to help bring greater awareness of the newly re-opened Lake Worth Pool.

A Zombie Registration Center will be set up at South Shores Tavern & Patio Bar located 502 Lucerne Ave., Lake  Worth, Florida. After checking in, each newly minted member of the undead will receive a Zombie Shelter Map indicating local Zombie friendly establishments participating in the crawl along with a few goodies provided by Fright Nights at the South Florida Fair and local sponsors. The map also includes hints of special “undead incidents” occurring in the area throughout the evening.

For the fashionable Zombie who just wants to look their best but has no idea on the proper makeup application, there will be a Ghastly Ghoul beauty station with professional makeup artists available to cater to your night of the living dead needs. Due to the time (approx 10 mins) required to put on that perfect Zombie face, there is limited availability so please call (786-800-9097) ahead to schedule your session or for further details. Makeup provided by Rocknfaces.com

 

Lake  Worth Body Art Studio.

Between 7:45 and 8:00 PM, the Zombie masses will be “turned loose” for the pub crawl proper. Several bars within walking distance will have themed food and drink specials, and will be prepared for this very special zombie infestation. Participating bars include the South Shores Tavern, Brogues Downunder, Rudy’s Standup Saloon, Little Munich, The Cottage, Havana Hideout, Daves, Speakeasy and Igots. There will be several Zombie Pub Scouts in the area to corral the living dead during each of the planned “incidents” (if you’re a “Thriller” fan then one of them will be of particular interest to the zombie in you) and a complimentary beverage station situated at Studio 205 where bottled water, sodas, lady fingers, and the like can nourish the less beeeerrrr minded participants.

Special prizes will be raffled off throughout the evening followed by an end of the crawl event back at South Shores around 11:30PM. There, 3 grand prizes will be awarded for Best Zombie, Most Spirited Zombie and Worst Zombie Ever. Throughout the evening there will also be filming for Beach Zombie Rampage: Kick’n it in the LDUB, an upcoming local/community based low budget zombie thriller set in Lake  Worth being produced by Keiran O’Shay and Margaret Murphy. So, mass zombie scenes will be filmed! There will also be photo opportunities with several cast members for those members of the undead that would like a living memory of the event. The producers are also working to submit a movie short in time for the 2013 LDUB Film Festival.

Tickets may be purchased at Studio 205 (561-533-5272) 600 Lake Ave., Lake Worth, FL 33460 and South Shores Tavern & Patio Bar (561-547-7656), Rudy’s Saloon (561-328-8163) 9 N J St, Lake Worth, FL 33460 and at the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce 561-790-6200) 501 Lake Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33460

For more information about Beach Zombie Rampage: Kick’n it in the LDUB Pub Crawl or the movie, call Keiran O’Shay at 786-800-9097 , visit http://facebook.com/beachzombierampage or email beachzombierampage@gmail.com.

July, 2013 – PGA National Ice Cream Festival Weekend

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PGA National Announces Ice Cream Festival Weekend

(PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.) — PGA National Resort & Spa will host its “Ice Cream Festival Weekend” (Aug. 16 – 18) highlighted by its “Ice Cream Festival Weekend Package ”with accommodations included and an attempt to become the Guinness Book of World Records title holder of “World’s Longest Ice Cream Sundae” on Sunday, Aug. 18.

Whether a foodie, gourmet or just plain love ice cream, this unique weekend is packed with fun activities for the entire family. With a portion of proceeds benefiting Alliance For Kids the three-day festival’s schedule is as follows:

Friday, Aug. 16:

* The “Gourmet Ice Cream Pairing Dinner at Bella Lago” from 6 – 10 p.m. ($100 per person, tax and gratuity additional, adults only) is a four-course culinary feast presented by a trio of celebrated chefs: PGA National’s Donald Young and Todd Sicolo and Todd Owen (both from The Grove Park Inn, Ashville, N.C.)  The lavish meal is highlighted by pan-seared scallops and Barolo-braised short ribs of beef and will include fresh-snipped basil ice cream, white truffle foie gras crema, and frozen hot chocolate.

Saturday, Aug. 17:

* A full roster of family fun for the day features: “The Face Freeze Frenzy Ice Creaming Eating Contest” at the Wave Poolside Bar & Grille (11 – 1 p.m.); Whole Foods’ “The Big Taste ” ultimate ice cream social with e-voting for “Yummiest Ice Cream Flavor” (2 – 4 p.m., $20 for adults, $10 for kids, unlimited sampling www.thebigtaste.eventbrite.com); “BBQ Sock Hop” at the Palm Terrace with live entertainment (6 – 8:30 p.m.); and “Golf Kart Drive-in Movie” (9 p.m., $10 per cart, includes popcorn).

Sunday, August 18

* The “Luke’s Ice Cream Sweet Sundae Fun Day” (http://sweetsundae.eventbrite.com/) will be held in the British Ballroom from 11:00 am (registration) – 4p.m. The cost is $30 in advanced and $35 per family at the door and includes a sundae building kit (two adults / two children, proof required).The event features family friendly vendors, face painting, bounce houses, and an attempt to win the Guinness Book of World Records title of “World’s Longest Ice Cream Sundae” of more than 1,200 ft.

PGA National is additionally offering its two day / one night “Ice Cream Festival Weekend Package” on Saturday, Aug. 17 for $189 (subject to resort fee, taxes where applicable). It includes accommodations; two tickets to Saturday night’s “Sock Hop BBQ”; two tickets to the Saturday’s “Big Taste-Sweet Tweet”; access to the “Golf Kart Drive-in Movie” (one cart); and family admission to “Luke’s Ice Cream Sweet Sundae Fun Day.”

“Our ‘Ice Cream Festival Weekend´ is loaded with affordable fun for all and is going to be an absolute blast for the entire family,” says Joel Paige, vice president and managing director. “While we’re world-famous for golf, we’re also quickly becoming known as one of the great family destinations in the U.S.”

To book the “Ice Cream Festival Weekend Package”: call 855.896.4762 or book online.

For a complete roster of PGA National’s summer events visit: www.pgaresortsummer.com. For more PGA National Resort & Spa information: www.pgaresort.com or call 561-627-2000.

 

About PGA National Resort & Spa 

Fresh off its comprehensive $100 million revitalization, PGA National Resort & Spa is a world-class golf, vacation and meeting destination. The South Florida locale offers 90 holes of championship golf on five courses, including the famed Champion Course, home to the popular PGA TOUR Honda Classic and past host of the Ryder Cup, PGA Championship and a litany of other prized professional golf tournaments. 

The Champion showcases the legendary “Bear Trap” – one of the most difficult three-hole stretches in the game. Holes 15, 16 and 17 are where designer Jack Nicklaus famously said, “It should be won or lost right here.” On-site programs from both the David Leadbetter Golf Academy and the Dave Pelz Scoring Game School, along with tour level custom club fitting from the PGA National Club Fitting Lab, are available. 

PGA National features customized suites ideal for weddings, golf “buddy trips” and spa aficionados; a permanent, lakeside wedding venue with stunning vistas; and new 19thhole bar and grill named “Bar 91.” Other distinguishing highlights include a world-class 33,000 square-foot health-and-racquet club with 19 Har-Tru tennis courts, 40,000 square feet of self-contained conference space and seven on-site restaurants and lounges.

Conveniently located within easy driving distance of major Florida population centers, the AAA Four Diamond resort is 15 minutes from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), one hour from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and 90 minutes from Miami International Airport (MIA). 

About SCS Advisors  

Multi-discipline hotel advisory firm, SCS Advisors provides property management, operations oversight, transactions, and development services to lodging investors.

Formed in 1997 by executives of JMB Realty Corporation and Walton Street Capital L.L.C., SCS Advisors, Inc. has represented ownership interests in 51 lodging properties encompassing 21,000 rooms, and 13 ownership groups and currently oversees 20 luxury, upper upscale, resort and boutique properties comprising approximately 7,000 rooms on behalf of private equity, high net worth, and municipality clients.   

Recognizing that hotel assets are a unique blend of real estate class due to their operating, labor, and capital-intensive nature, SCS employs an active, value-added management philosophy throughout its activities.  Its management team consists of 6 seasoned industry professionals with varying skill sets.  At its core, the company is a hotel asset management firm whose primary purpose is to advocate and further ownership interests. These activities consist of development and implementation of capital projects, active oversight of the hotels’ sales and marketing activities, ongoing review and scrutiny of financial and operating results, maximizing hotel operator and brand involvement and contribution to subject hotels, and implementation of investment objectives.

About Century Golf Partners

Century Golf Partners, which owns Arnold Palmer Golf Management, is one of the leading and most experienced companies in the golf industry.  Century’s business approach is to partner with communities to create successful golf courses and private clubs. This philosophy has served the company well as the portfolio has steadily increased since inception. Century operates more than 65 courses throughout the U.S.  For information call 972.490.2610 or visit www.centurygolf.com or www.palmergolf.com.

July, 2013 – Democratic Club Presents Nan Rich

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Boca Delray Democratic Club presents Senator Nan Rich

The Boca Delray Democratic Club is proud to announce Gubernatorial Candidate Senator Nan Rich will be interviewed by Nicole Sandler, host of Radio or Not talk show.

 

Tuesday, July 23rd 7:30 pm South County Civic Center 16700 Jog Road Delray Beach, Florida

 

All Democrats are welcome to this free opportunity to face to face with two dynamic women Democrats. Dessert and coffee will be served.

 

July, 2013 – Internet Safety Training in Wellington

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INTERNET SAFETY TRAINING OFFERED IN WELLINGTON

Wellington is partnering with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children to offer an Internet Safety Training Course on Wednesday, July 31st from 6:30pm-8pm at the Wellington Community Center.

This training is for parents or anyone working with children between the ages of 5 and 17 and will cover the vulnerabilities of children using current technology such as smart phones and social networking.  It will also explore the difficult subject of “self-exploitation”.

Mr. Edward Russo, Program Manager from the Center for Missing and Exploited Children will be leading the training discussion.  There will be a PowerPoint presentation on Internet Safety followed by a question and answer period.

Seating is limited, so please RSVP to Deputy Poritz with the Sheriff’s Office via email at Poritzs@pbso.org

For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.

July, 2013 – Superhero Science Nights

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July, 2013 – Superhero Science Nights

 South Florida Science Center and Aquarium

Superhero Science Nights

Friday, July 26, 2013July_Science_Nights

From 6pm-10pm

 

WHAT

‘Science Nights’ (formerly ‘Nights at the Museum’) –Superhero Science Nights

Calling all superheroes… Grab your cape and fly over to the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium on Friday, July 26th! Dress up as your favorite superhero and learn the science behind their magical powers! Prepare for a heroic adventure as the evening includes demonstrations, crafts, movies, & more. Activities end at 9pm with the observatory open from sunset-10pm (weather permitting).

COST

Members: Adults $5, Children: free

Non-Members: Adults $12, Children $8 (3 and under free)

* Planetarium shows and mini-golf are not included in event admission

WHO

On the last Friday of every month, the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium hosts a themed ‘Science Nights’ (formerly known as ‘Nights at the Museum’)– a family friendly opportunity to enjoy extended hours of the Science Center’s typical offerings as well as a chance to view the night sky through the Science Center’s observatory.  Once monthly, weather permitting, the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium opens its observatory dome, which rotates to allow for the best views. Guests will be treated to craters, comets and galaxies visible by the telescope. 

Monthly ‘Science Nights’ events run from 6pm – 10pm and every month there is a different theme.  Activities often include arts and crafts, animal dissections and dry ice experiments.

WHEN

Friday, July 26, 2013 – 6-10pm

WHERE

The SouthFloridaScienceCenter and Aquarium

4801 Dreher Trail North

West Palm Beach, FL33405

WHY

The mission of the SouthFloridaScienceCenter and Aquarium (SFSCA) is to open every mind to science through the strategic programming of interactive exhibits, engaging community-based camps and events. Founded in 1959 and formally known as the South Florida Science Museum, the new SFSCA features more than 50 hands-on educational exhibits, a 4,000 gallon fresh and salt water aquarium featuring both local and exotic marine life, a digital planetarium, Conservation Research Station, Florida Exhibit Hall and an interactive Everglades Exhibit showcasing the richly diverse ecosystem that the Everglades water-environment supports. The SouthFloridaScienceCenter is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach.

GENERAL INFO

For more information about the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsm.org.

 

August, 2013 – Joey’s Outback Events

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August, 2013 – Joey’s Outback Events

August, 2013 – Joey’s Outback Events

Please note the following changes to the below flyer. It has come to my attention that school is starting on August 19th, so our new hours will start on August 19 rather than the 26th as previously stated.  Also our Family Fun Expo slated for August 21 has been moved to August 14th.

Sincerely, Francesca (Joey’s Outback)

JoeysAugust2013

July, 2013 – Taking Action Against the FL Stand Your Ground Law

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Some of you have asked if there are events in Palm Beach County addressing Trayvon Martin’s death and Sen. Chris Smith’s call to end or modify Florida’s Stand Your Ground law.  For those who may be interested, below is information which has been forwarded to us at this time — please contact the group or persons listed for additional info:

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1.  This evening, Monday July 22 at 6:30 PM, the Urban League Young Professionals of PB County will host a discussion with Reps. Bobby Powell, Mark Pafford and Dave Kerner.  It is open to the public. See  https://www.facebook.com/events/120273261476744/.

Location:  Urban League, 1700 N Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach.

Directions: I-95 to Palm BeachLakes, exit east.  In 1 1/2 miles turn left (north) onto Australian Avenue.  Continue 1/2 mile to Urban League which is between 15 St and 25 St. on the right.

2.  Also tonight, Monday, July 22, a free bus ride is being offered for those interested in joining the Dream Defenders for the Dream-In in Tallahassee — the purpose is to call for Gov. Rick Scott to convene a special session of the legislature to enact the Trayvon Martin City Rights Act that would repeal Stand Your Ground, ban racial profiling, and end the school-to-prison pipeline. FREE ride offered from Palm BeachCounty. The bus will be leaving from Palm Beach on Monday at 10pm to arrive at the Capitol on Tuesday at 8am, and will be returning to South Florida Wednesday in the afternoon.

For information or to join, see https://www.facebook.com/events/322587197876925/ or call Gonzalo (561)302-4906 or Alex 954)298-5500 for more details and RSVP.

3.  On Sunday July 28, 7:30 PM, Trayvon Martin’s father will address a Community Rally at Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church, 1273 West 30St. (just east of Avenue O,) Riviera Beach.

Directions:  I-95 to Blue Heron Blvd, exit east, in 2 miles turn left (north) onto Old Dixie Hwy, in 0.3 miles turn left (west) onto 30 St for about 3 blocks.

August, 2013 – 36th Annual Trader’s Point Hunt Charity Horse Show

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TRADERS POINT HUNT CHARITY HORSE SHOW ENTRIES CLOSE SOON

For Immediate Release
for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International

 

Join Us for the 36th Annual Trader’s Point Hunt Charity Horse Show 

The Finest Show in the Mid-West 

Benefiting the Riley Children’s Foundation

AUGUST 6 -11, 2013

Wild Air Farm in Zionsville, Indiana

Closing Date for Entries: July 24th

2013 has increased prize money 

in the Grand Prix to $75,000 

and an all new Nutrena National Hunter Derby

Weekend fun includes the

 

Ann K. Hubbard’s ‘Best In Show’ Tack Room Contest

Paws to Applause Dog Show
Riley Children’s Foundation Kids Fair
Country Fair Food and Boutiques

The finest horses and riders in the country will be competing in over 200 classes from Leadline to Grand Prix! 
Don’t Miss Out Send Your Entry In Today!!

for more information visit www.traderspoint.org

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