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Wellington Art Society Announces New Exhibition “Harmony”

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Wellington Art Society Announces New Exhibition “Harmony”

Pictured above: Aqua Vista by Susan Oakes

The Wellington Art Society (WAS) is pleased to announce their latest art exhibition- “Harmony” currently on display through April 19, 2024. The exhibition, made possible through the generous support of Dr. Vincent Apicella, CEO of Premier Family Health, is located in the beautiful medical center  of Premier Family Health, at 1037 S State Rd 7, Suite 211, Wellington, FL.  Original artworks featuring many mediums and techniques focused on well-being may be seen daily by the public in the common areas from 9am -5 pm; additional exhibition artworks are featured in offices and exam rooms.  All artworks are for sale with a portion of proceeds benefitting the WAS Scholarship and Outreach Programs. Please email your request to purchase or for more info to:  [email protected]   

 Featured Wellington Art Society Member Artists are:

Heather Bergstrom ⋅ Lisa Campbell ⋅ Kimberly Clark ⋅ Kim DiGiacomo ⋅

Cynthia George ⋅ Jan Gmitter ⋅ Marcia Greene ⋅ Lou Ann LaBohn ⋅

Joe Marcou ⋅ Ali Mendoza ⋅ Charles Moses ⋅ Sue Oakes ⋅ Leslie Pfeiffer

Marion Roberts ⋅ Raymonde Talleyrand ⋅ Eve Troncone ⋅ Andrea Vossen ⋅ Elaine Weber ⋅

For more artist information and to take a visual tour visit: WAS You Tube Channel   https://www.youtube.com/@wellingtonartsociety6023 

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The Wellington Art Society is a non-profit charitable organization in its 42nd year. It is open to visual artists of all mediums and art enthusiasts, allowing both local and regional artists to display their artwork in local galleries and venues, interact with other artists and serve the community through their art. For further information about the Wellington Art Society, please visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org or email [email protected]. 

The Joe Barry Memorial Tournament

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The Joe Barry Memorial Tournament

Photos and story by Alan Fabricant

The finals of the 2024 opening polo tournament, The Joe Barry Memorial, was played between Forbes Plunkett and BTA was thrilling down to the final seconds.

Forbes Plunkett opening up a commanding lead only to see is gradually disappear. In fact with less than two minutes to play BTA took the lead 8-7.

With 54 seconds remaining, Forbes Plunkett’s Pipe Vercellino converted a 40-yard penalty shot to tie the game.

With only 7 seconds remaining in regulation time Lucas Escobar scored the winning goal to give Forbes Plunkett the win at 9-8.

The Forbes Plunkett team was made up of MVP Pipe Vercellino, Patron Brandon Plunkett, and the Escobar brothers Nico and Lucas.

Nachi Viana, Steve Krueger, Alfonso Pieres and Kelly Beal represented BTA.

2nd ANNUAL Equestrian Legends Celebrity Polo Match & Gala

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2nd ANNUAL Equestrian Legends Celebrity Polo Match & Gala

to benefit THE BUONICONTI FUND TO CURE PARALYSIS

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Academy Award-Winning Actor Tommy Lee Jones

and Decorated Polo Player Dawn Jones Served as Honorary Chairs of the Event at the National Polo Center; Renowned Polo Player Nacho Figueras and Equestrian Delfina Blaquier Received The Buoniconti Fund Award

(January 30, 2024 – Wellington, FL):  Academy Award Winning Actor Tommy Lee Jones and decorated polo player Dawn Jones, were joined by polo legend Nacho Figueras and Argentine businesswoman and equestrian Delfina Blaquier for The 2nd Annual Equestrian Legends Celebrity Polo Match & Gala, benefitting The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis at the National Polo Center. The event featured a cocktail reception, a silent and live auction, the presentation of The Buoniconti Fund Award to Nacho Figueras and Delfinas Blaquier, and an equestrian demonstration from Olympic and World Champions in the disciplines of Show Jumping, Dressage and Polo.

It is said that horses are the greatest athletes on four legs.  And the truth to that was clearly evident this past Saturday at the National Polo Center in Wellington, where dozens of horses, with their accomplished riders, performed in a spectacular equestrian demonstration.  The equestrian show was announced by Tony Coppola, president of the US Polo Association,  and featured Dana Barnes, principal of Concord Equity Group and Polo Team Sponsor for the evening; father-and-son polo legends Luis and Lucas Escobar; decorated polo player and Game MVP Dawn Jones, who with her husband, Academy Award-Winning actor Tommy Lee Jones, served as the event’s honorary chairs; Kris Kampsen, three-time US Open Arena Champion; polo icon Stephen Orthwein; Dr. Scott Swerdlin, president of the Palm Beach Equine Clinic, who served as Polo Team Sponsor with his wife Amy Swerdlin; Grand Prix jumper Riley Delbecq; multi-award winning jumper Todd Minikus; and Olympian and champion dressage trainer Jan Ebeling. 

The equestrian demonstration was followed by an exquisite sit-down dinner with wine and champagne pairings from Penfolds, as well as the presentation of The Buoniconti Fund Award to Mr. Figueras and Ms. Blaquier for their continued devotion to The Buoniconti Fund for their decades long outreach and fundraising efforts.

Marc Buoniconti, President, The Buoniconti Fund and The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, inspired the audience with his story of determination and perseverance, and implored all to join him in his efforts to support The Miami Project’s research efforts.  Dr. Barth Green, Co-Founder, The Miami Project and Mark Dalton, longtime Buoniconti Fund Board member and Great Sports Legends Dinner Chairman, were thanked for all they do to support advances being made to help those living with paralysis and other neurological injuries, diseases, and disorders.  Stephanie Sayfie Aagaard, Executive Director of The Miami Project emceed the evening and helped auction off some one-of-a-kind items in support of the cause.

The unique and impressive list of items included an item that drew the most excitement and activity, a priceless Taylor Swift, The Eras Tour VIP Concert experience for two that included tickets for one of her May, 2024 concerts in Paris, France and VIP access and treatment.  The bidding was so robust that in the end three sets of this experience were sold in support of research at The Miami Project.  The other items were a 14 KT white gold diamond Tennis Bracelet donated by Hana Stern Diamonds & Jewelry valued at $19,500, and an original acrylic painting by Artist Kyle Lucks created onsite during the polo match valued at $15,000.

The evening’s Platinum Sponsors were Mark Dalton, Co-Chairman of Tudor Investment Corporation; Tim Gannon, co-founder of Outback Steakhouse; Diana Morrison and Itchko Ezratti; management consultants Victoria Ranger Nunez and Mike Nunez; Mack V/Lynn and Reed Mack; Concord Equity Group / Dana Barnes, Jeffrey and Melinda Hildebrand; and Penfolds.  Gold Sponsors were Bainbridge/Richard Schechter, and Arlene F. Page & J. David Page Charitable Foundation/David and Tuny Page.  Co-chairs were Stephanie Sayfie Aagaard; Louise and Red Armour; Marc Buoniconti; Teresa Buoniconti; Mark Dalton; Shannon Falcone; Tim Gannon; Richard Gray; Barth A. Green, M.D.; Dawn and Tommy Lee Jones; Reed Mack; Diana Morrison; Victoria Ranger Nunez, and Suzie Sayfie.

The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis: In 1985, Barth A. Green, M.D., world-renowned neurosurgeon, and Nick Buoniconti, NFL Hall of Fame linebacker, joined forces and founded The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis after Nick’s son, Marc, sustained a spinal cord injury during a college football game. Since then, research at The Miami Project has changed the landscape of knowledge and therapeutic strategies for spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury.

Committed to finding a cure for paralysis resulting from spinal cord injury and to seeing millions worldwide walk again, the Buoniconti family established The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis in 1992. The Buoniconti Fund is a non-profit organization whose mission is to raise funds and awareness to help The Miami Project achieve its primary focus; to repair and restore function to the injured and diseased nervous system, thereby improving the quality of life to patients throughout the world.  The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis is a Center of Excellence at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and is considered the premier investigative research program conducting cutting edge discovery, translational, and clinical investigations targeting spinal cord, brain injuries and other neurological diseases and disorders.

For more information visit https://bit.ly/BF-Polo24 Follow us on social media at Facebook @CureParalysis; Twitter @BuonicontiFund and Instagram @TheMiamiProject and Hashtags: #BuonicontiFund, #CureParalysis #EquestrianLegends #NationalPoloCenter

Sunfest’s 40th Anniversary Music Lineup

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Sunfest’s 40th Anniversary Music Lineup

SUNFEST ANNOUNCES MUSIC LINEUP AND TICKET DEALS FOR 40TH ANNIVERSARY
Join us at the waterfront to celebrate 40 years under the sun on May 3–5

(WEST PALM BEACH, FLA.) – SunFest, Florida’s favorite waterfront music festival, announces the lineup for its 40th festival under the sun. For four decades, SunFest’s soundtrack along the palm-lined West Palm Beach waterfront hasn’t missed a beat with its variety of performers and more-than-music offerings for sunseekers to reunite with friends. The national headliners scheduled to perform at SunFest 2024 on the Ford and Ideal Nutrition stages include:  

Friday  

Saturday 

Sunday 

“We are thrilled to unveil this year’s lineup of seasoned and emerging musical artists for SunFest 2024, embodying the vibrant and fresh atmosphere that defines SunFest and attracts people from all over to the West Palm Beach waterfront,” said Dianna Craven, SunFest Executive Director. “We hope fans will join us for this extraordinary milestone year of eclectic music, radiant art and the coastal charm that sets SunFest apart. It’s not just a festival; it’s a shared experience, where fans create unforgettable memories.”

In addition, SunFest is partnering again with 1909 to highlight the Fresh Local Artists series, which is sponsored by Florida Power & Light Company. The Fresh Local Artist series supports homegrown talent performing at the festival. Area artists scheduled to perform at SunFest 2024 include the following performers:

“Every facet of the 40th anniversary event will include our community and we are proud to give a platform to the talented Florida artists and arts vendors to showcase their skills,” said Craven. “Each year, we create a Spotify playlist of all our acts and some of my favorite songs are from local bands I discover for the first time on that playlist. SunFest is a unique festival that brings people from all walks of life together in an unforgettable setting. Make sure you check out these groups and support their efforts to create original music in our own backyard.”

A full artists lineup and schedule can be found online at www.sunfest.com/lineup.  

2024 TICKET INFORMATION  

Festival tickets are currently at the lowest price and are set to increase before the festival. Current pricing starts at $60 for a 1-day pass, and $120 for a 3-day pass – that’s just $40 a day. Tickets are limited and prices are set to increase the closer we get to the event, so fans are encouraged to purchase tickets sooner rather than later!  Tickets for SunFest 2024 are on sale now. Purchases can be made online at www.sunfest.com/tickets, or by calling 1-800-SUNFEST.

Youth tickets 
Kids 5 and under are FREE. Reduced price tickets are available for youth 6-12. Tickets for youth start at $35 for a one-day pass and $70 for a 3-day pass. All ticket information can be found online at www.sunfest.com/tickets.  

MORE THAN MUSIC 

SunFest is more than a place to see a concert. Sunfestivities and amenities include: 

Art Village – For this milestone anniversary year, SunFest is bringing back the art component with a new Creative Arts Village to showcase the abundance of talent in the community. The Village will be immersive and innovative with interactive art and art activities, as well as art available for purchase.

Floating Bar – SunFest’s most famous dancing spot will return in 2024. SunFest is working on an updated atmosphere and specialty libations for this iconic SunFest venue. (The Floating Bar is only for guests ages 21 and over).

Great Eats – With more than 100 items available even the most ardent foodie will be satisfied.

VIP Options – For those who want to do SunFest with more style, a host of VIP options are available. Gold and Silver Pass offer the highest level of amenities with access to all our VIP areas while The Palm and The Cove allow you to escape the crowds in two different areas of the festival. Get close to your favorite act in The Stand which goes on sale Tuesday, February 6 at 10 a.m. For more information about VIP programs visit www.sunfest.com/tickets.  

Sponsor Activations –The Ford Beach House will be returning with your chance to win SunFest upgrades. Sponsors Celsius and Dunkin’ will offer samples plus experiential activations you won’t find anywhere else. 

Community Stage – The community stage will be an addition this year with hyper local groups and performers taking the stage for guests to enjoy. The Fresh Local Artists bands and musicians and national headliners will make up the lineup on the two main stages, as usual.

Recycle Right at SunFest – SunFest is a proud partner of the BYOBottle Campaign, a music industry effort to reduce plastic waste by promoting reusable water bottles and water refill stations at SunFest. SunFest fans are permitted to bring their own, EMPTY refillable water bottle and water refill stations will be provided.

2024 FESTIVAL DAYS/HOURS 

Friday, May 3: 5-11 pm  

Saturday, May 4: Noon-11 pm 

Sunday, May 5: Noon- 10 pm 

For more information about SunFest, visit http://www.sunfest.com/.    

SunFest is produced by SunFest of Palm Beach County, Inc., a private 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. SunFest of Palm Beach County, Inc. consists of a 21-member board of directors; 25 committees; over 2,100 volunteers; a full-time, year-round staff of 4; and approximately 80 corporate sponsors. SunFest is funded in part by the Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council through the Palm Beach County Cultural Council. SunFest is also sponsored in part by the State of SunFest is also sponsored in part by the State of Florida, through the Division of Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.  

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Everglades Days held the week of February 10-17

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Everglades Days held the week of February 10-17

at Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

Boynton Beach, FL. Bring your family and friends to try new outdoor recreational activities at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge and offsite during our weeklong celebration of the Everglades! Activities will include Everglades Trivia (offsite), guided hikes, tram tours, archery, fishing, ranger talks, scavenger hunts, arts & crafts, food trucks, a special Valentine’s Day dinner, and so much more. Entrance fees are waived on Saturdays, February 10th and 17th.

The kickoff for the Everglades Days festival begins on Saturday, February 10! Join us for events all over the Refuge from archery, to tours, painting classes, exhibitors from all over South Florida, food trucks, and more! Parking onsite is limited and we recommend carpooling. Parking attendants will be directing traffic. Please observe the posted speed limit.

View the full list of event details on our website: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/arthur-r-marshall-loxahatchee/events

The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals, and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov.

MAC STONE AT LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER

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MAC STONE AT LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER

Stone will give a guided tour of his photography of the Everglades featured at the ArtCenter’s ‘Wild Hearts’ exhibition on Feb. 16, 5 – 7 pm

Tequesta, Fla., (February 1, 2024) – Lighthouse ArtCenter (LAC) is delighted to announce a special event featuring award-winning conservation photographer and National Geographic explorer Mac Stone on Friday, February 16, from 5 to 7 pm at LAC in Tequesta. Stone will lead an intimate guided tour delving into intricate details of his powerful photographs of the Everglades featured at LAC’s Wild Hearts exhibition. Admission is $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers. Space is limited, and reservations are required at https://lighthousearts.org/wild-hearts/. Light bites and refreshments are included.

“We are thrilled to host Mac Stone at Lighthouse ArtCenter,” said LAC Executive Director Jeni Licata. “This event provides our community with a one-of-a-kind chance to learn from a conservation expert and connect with nature through the captivating art showcased in the exhibition.”

Stone grew up in Gainesville, exploring the swamps, prairies, and springs of North Central Florida. He specializes in documenting America’s swamps and wetlands and explaining the complex relationships between mankind and the natural world. His images have appeared in publications including National Geographic Traveler, BBC Wildlife Magazine, Nature’s Best Photography, Outdoor Photographer, Audubon Magazine, and National Parks Magazine.

Notably, his TED Talk on the Everglades has captivated audiences worldwide, amassing over 1 million views. After spending five years living and working in the Everglades watershed, he released a book, “Everglades: America’s Wetland,” which takes viewers on a mesmerizing journey through the Everglades, spanning from Lake Okeechobee to Florida Bay. Attendees may purchase the book for $45, which Stone can sign during the event.

In addition to Mac Stone’s photography, the Wild Hearts exhibition features the work of world-renowned artists Helmut Koller, Ellen Jewett, and fellow fine art conservation photographer Carlton Ward Jr. It runs through February 24.

At Right: Day’s End by Mac Stone.

About Lighthouse ArtCenter:

Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery & School of Art is a 501c(3) not-for-profit founded in 1964 by eight artists and Christopher Norton. The ArtCenter is dedicated to the visual arts whose mission is to inspire, engage, and connect our community through a vibrant school of art, unique exhibitions, and diverse special events. The center has grown into a three-building campus with a Gallery & 2D Studio, a 3D and Glass Studio, and a Jewelry & Textile Studio. Supported by memberships, tuition, grants, and donations, Lighthouse ArtCenter serves over 20,000 visitors, 3000 students, 45 faculty members, 400 summer art campers, and a comprehensive outreach program to benefit under-served populations. For more information, visit https://www.lighthousearts.org.

LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER GALLERY AND 2D STUDIO

373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469, 561-746-3101

3D STUDIO

395 Seabrook Road, Tequesta, FL 33469

STUDIO 385

Jewelry, Textiles, Glass

385 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469

Mac Stone’s Wild Everglades – Artist Statement

This body of work, called Wild Everglades, is inspired by Marjory Stoneman Douglas who in 1947 said, “There are no other Everglades in the world. They are, they have always been, one of the unique regions of the earth, remote, never wholly known.” Seventy years later, the Everglades is not as remote as it once was, but it is certainly unique and never wholly known. We are learning new things about this incredible landscape every year. The image in this collection titled “The Real Orchid Theif” is a perfect example. It took an entire summer climbing an ancient cypress tree with motion-sensitive cameras to make this image, which upended decades of pollination ecology theory about one of the most famous orchids in the world. It’s hard to believe there are still mysteries to unravel and wilderness to explore in a place that today is surrounded by millions of people and top universities.

These are the kind of places, however that draw us in, that inspire and connect us to the real Florida. The images in this collection are an homage to Douglas and her dogged efforts to try and save this magical, expansive, and diverse landscape.

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Calendar Listing:

(Friday, February 16, 5 – 7 pm) Lighthouse ArtCenter (LAC) announces a special event featuring award-winning conservation photographer and National Geographic explorer Mac Stone at 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL. Stone will lead an intimate guided tour delving into intricate details of his powerful photographs of the Everglades featured at LAC’s Wild Hearts exhibition. Admission is $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers. Space is limited, and reservations are required at https://lighthousearts.org/wild-hearts/. Light bites and refreshments are included.

Garden Club Meeting to Feature Talk on Eco-friendly Pest Control in our Gardens

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Garden Club Meeting to Feature Talk on Eco-friendly Pest Control in our Gardens

Wellington Garden Club (WGC) will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, February 5, 2024 at the Wellington Community Center, at 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd. The meeting will feature a presentation at 10:00 AM on eco-friendly solutions for pest control in our gardens by Lance Osborne, Professor of Entomology at the University of Florida, is a dedicated and passionate advocate for the insect world.

With a Ph.D. in Entomology, Osborne’s expertise lies in integrated pest management and sustainable agricultural practices. His love for insects began during his childhood explorations in Florida’s countryside. Now, as a brilliant educator and researcher, he inspires students to appreciate the intricate role insects play in ecosystems. His groundbreaking work in biological control and insect-plant interactions has earned him recognition within the scientific community. His commitment to promoting eco-friendly solutions solidifies his place as a respected figure in entomology.

The community is invited to join the club for coffee and a plant raffle beginning at 9:30 a.m.  Visitors are asked to check in at the guest table. To reserve a spot, contact Carol Ralph at: [email protected].

Wellington Garden Club, founded in 1981, is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to educating its members and the public in the fields of gardening, horticulture, floral design, and landscape design; and to promoting conservation of natural resources, civic beautification and youth education. For more information: www.wellingtongardenclub.org.

Music for Love, Humanity and the Earth

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Music for Love, Humanity and the Earth
  • On Sunday, February 25th, The Florida Intergenerational Orchestra, the orchestra for everyone, will perform  “Music for Love , Humanity and the Earth” Its 2nd concert of this season at O’Shea Hall on the grounds of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 22094 Lyons Road, Boca Raton at 3 P.M. This concert is partially endowed by the Estate of the beloved Fern Spott, the mother of Roger Spott, one of the esteemed members of our Board of Directors and Bass Clarinetist. Fern loved music and loved the orchestra.

  • The concert will feature music that will encourage you to realize that love can be found everywhere in the notes of a diverse collection of composers and performers. We inspire the next generation of musicians and audiences in Florida and beyond with innovative educational concert programs for all ages.We focus our efforts on bringing all families together with light classics and popular music reminiscent of the Boston Pops orchestra. For those who are more of the outdoor type you will enjoy the orchestra’s traveling to Spain to take part in a magical bullfight to the music of Espana Cani. Warning—IT MAY BE DANGEROUS TO WEAR RED TO THE CONCERT.Listen to favorites like Leroy Anderson’s Syncopated Clock where the audience becomes part of the orchestra with its own ticking clock. Special performers will be on hand to sing excerpts from “Phantom of the Opera,” as well as some Broadway favorites. For those of us born in the 40’s the orchestra will be playing Glen Miller’s “Moonlight Serenade.” For those born in the 2000,s you migbt want to take a trip around Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood, listening to the music and sitting at special coloring book tables

An Interview with Dr. Marie Marlene Jean of Nearla Integrated Health Services

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An Interview with Dr. Marie Marlene Jean of Nearla Integrated Health Services

An Interview with Dr. Marie Marlene Jean of Nearla Integrated Health Services

AW: What can people do to achieve their wellness goals? 
MMJ: I think people should take charge of their well being by focusing on the body and the mind. For example, they can exercise, and exercise is good for a lot of things and for all diseases and makes you feel good.  Exercise prevents diabetes, heart disease and when you’re depressed, it helps your mood. It helps your anxiety.  Eat healthy, eat a lot of vegetables and hydrate, drink a lot of water.  Meditate, which can help you maintain a healthy weight, as well as exercise and healthy eating.  Meditation calms you down and de-stresses your mind.  People should consider these things, in order to maintain good health.

AW: What are the different services you offer at Nearla Integrated?

MMJ: I’m double certified for mental health and family practice. Since we treat people with major depression disorder, anxiety, bipolar, OCD, schizophrenia and other issues.  We also treat people with diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, hypothyroidism.  We also treat people to maintain their immune system via IV vitamins; we have others that are good for headaches and memory.  We also have a weight loss management program.

AW: Tell us about your background and areas of expertise.

MMJ: I have a doctorate in nursing practice. As I said, I’m double certified in Family Practice and Mental Health.  When it comes to bedside manner, you have to always try to do your best.  You’re going to see all kinds of different people and it’s important to make them feel comfortable.

AW: Why is psychiatric mental health care so important today?  Have you seen great positive changes in your patients?

MMJ: Mental health is a permanent concern for everyone, especially after COVID-19.  I’m finding that people are more open now to talking about mental illness after COVID-19.  Life is very stressful; therefore, we need to manage our stress.  You have to get adequate sleep, eat well, exercise, avoid alcohol and anything addictive.  A little stress is good, but too much stress can make you sick.

AW: Where is your practice located?

MMJ: 7762 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL, 33411 – between Jog Road and 441. 

AW: What’s the biggest challenge you face in providing healthcare services to people?

MMJ: My biggest challenge is the cost.  There’s a lack of insurance for some people.  Or the insurance companies don’t want to cover services. 

We offer a lot, we take time with our patients, but some people underutilize us.  That’s a challenge too. 

AW: What’s most rewarding in your practice?

MMJ: My job allows me to help others mentally and physically.  That’s the most rewarding thing.  I have patients that come to my office crying – they’re not functioning and can’t sleep.  And they come back later happy, and they start functioning again.  The next month it’s a completely different person.  I’m very happy when I can help others. 

AW: Anything else you’d like to add?

MMJ: We do B12 injections, which can help with improving sleep, boosting energy, improving brain functioning and supporting heart health. 

We have different kinds of IV therapy as well.  For beauty, for immunity, for the brain and more.  Ask about our Weight Loss Programs too. 

Nearla Integrated Health Services

Visit NearlaIntegrated.com

(561) 316 8202

7762 Okeechobee Boulevard

West Palm Beach, FL, 33411

The Learning Center Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting with Special Guest Dr. Temple Grandin

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The Learning Center Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting with Special Guest Dr. Temple Grandin

ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL – The Learning Center (TLC), a charter school specializing in education for children with autism, hosted its official ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new Royal Palm Beach location on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. The event, organized by Spectrum 360, was attended by Dr. Temple Grandin, a world-renowned autism advocate.

The ceremony, held at The Learning Center’s new facility on 400 Royal Palm Beach Boulevard, marked a significant milestone for TLC. City officials, parents, teachers and staff gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting, highlighting the new 30,000-square-foot location.

Dr. Temple Grandin, a trailblazing advocate for individuals with autism, was on hand to cut the ribbon. Dr. Grandin shared insights and experiences that underscored the importance of understanding and supporting those with autism. She also went on a private tour of the school before the ceremony.

“We are thrilled to be part of this event, which not only symbolizes a new chapter for the school but also reflects our commitment at Spectrum360 to improving education and support for children with autism,” said Cathy Sharp, President of Spectrum360. “It was an honor to have Dr. Temple Grandin in attendance and it shows how we are just getting started with our mission in South Florida and beyond.”

The Learning Center has been providing personalized learning and comprehensive care for children with autism since 1999.

Photo captions:

Group1: Dr. Temple Grandin, Cathy Sharp, Spectrum360 President, Amanda Selig, Spectrum360 Vice President

Group2: Dr. Myles Cooley, Tod Dresser, Dr. Temple Grandin, Kathy Letourneau, Dr. Jack Scott

Group3: Stacie Routt, Executive The Learning Center, Dr. Temple Grandin, Zayra Chin, Assistant Principal The Learning Center 

Group4: Derek Santiago, Cathy Sharp, Stacie Routt, Dr. Jack Scott, Dr. Temple Grandin, Ashlie Van Nest

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About Spectrum 360

Spectrum 360 is a philanthropic organization dedicated to providing financial support for projects that enhance the well-being of neurodivergent/autistic children and their families. The organization focuses on funding, creating awareness, and promoting inclusivity, all aimed at empowering children with special needs to flourish and achieve their full potential. For more information go to: https://www.spectrum360foundation.org/

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