American Humane, the nation’s first and largest animal welfare organization, was honored this week at a an al fresco luncheon hosted by prominent New York and Palm Beach philanthropist, and avid animal welfare advocate, Jean Shafiroff, at Swifty's at The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach. More than two dozen...
West Palm Beach-based Hanley Foundation has announced that Lilly Davenport has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective March 1, 2023. A 20-year resident of Palm Beach County, Davenport has spent the last nine years in Austin, Texas, serving as CFO of MAP Health Management. Prior...
On March 10, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens celebrated the rededication of its original museum building, the Yamato-kan. Descendants of the original Yamato Colony, County officials, museum administrators and dignitaries, as well as the Deputy Consul General of Japan in Miami gathered on Yamato-kan Island for...
Executive chef Jordan Stilley wants you to eat more fruit. The acclaimed chef of City Oyster & Sushi Bar in Delray Beach has recently rolled out new fruit-friendly desserts that are the perfect ending to any gastronomic celebration. Inspired by Japan's soufflé-style confections, Chef Stilley's Japanese Cloud Cheesecake ($11) is a melt-in-your-mouth showstopper...
The YMCA of the Palm Beaches announced a $46 million capital project, in partnership with the Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation department, that will relocate and dramatically expand its flagship branch. In 2021, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to approve...
Relax and unwind kayak-style, compliments of the Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club. The private golf community recently opened a kayak launch nestled in the spectacular mangroves on the Indian River Lagoon, the most biodiverse ecosystem in the northern hemisphere. Members can utilize the Club’s...
This March, The Mall at Wellington Green will transform into a verdant garden of joy called “Bunnyville,” and where the young and young-at-heart can visit The Bunny and enjoy interactive family programming all month long. March programming: Bunny Photos Friday, March 10–Saturday, April 8 Bunnyville in Grand Court Spring is...
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is pleased to announce its new exhibit, Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper, which will be on view to the public from November 5, 2022, through April 2, 2023. Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper is a traveling exhibit curated...
A golden opportunity awaits those who embark on a Golden Getaway at the Seagate Hotel & Spa in Delray Beach, Florida. The seasonal value package “Stay Golden” with cascading perks and discounts—running March 1 to November 20, 2023—includes cocktails and dining perks as well as a...
West Palm Beach-based Hanley Foundation has announced that Rachel Pappert Docekal, MBA, Ed.D. will return to take the helm as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1. Docekal will oversee Board and donor relations, while creating strategies to support Hanley’s lifesaving programs and expansion...
