Business
Idlewild Specializes In Unique Wood Furnishings
By Jessica Gregoire at May 17, 2013 | 12:05 am | 1 Comments
Idlewild Furnishing is a fine furniture store that offers custom-made furniture, antique pieces and plantation-style décor for an upscale clientele. Located on South Shore Blvd. in Wellington, Idlewild provides furnishings for many of the area’s country clubs, hotels, equestrian estates and homes. VIDEO: Idlewild Furnishing As an equestrian with years of more...
Wellington Finalizes New Biz Hour Rules With Changes
By Lauren Miró at May 17, 2013 | 12:05 am | 0 Comment
Wellington businesses located within 300 feet of homes can now open an hour earlier and stay open an hour later after members of the Wellington Village Council gave final approval Tuesday to new rules governing hours of operation. But last-minute changes divided council members, who debated for more than an hour over requiring businesses to come before the council for more...
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Huntington Kicks Off Summer Reading Program
By Town-Crier Editor at May 17, 2013 | 12:03 am | 0 Comment
With summer around the corner, Huntington Learning Center of Wellington is kicking off its annual Reading Adventure program for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. To participate, students first choose books from Huntington’s pre-selected book lists, which cater to all grade levels and reading abilities. Reading Adventure underscores the excitement that more...
Wellington Chamber Welcomes Tresses Color Bar Salon
By Town-Crier Editor at May 17, 2013 | 12:03 am | 0 Comment
The Wellington Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Tresses Color Bar Salon, located at 13873 Wellington Trace. Brianne Purnell is the resident expert in hair cutting, coloring, extensions and styling. She operates her salon like those found in New York City, Boston or Los Angeles with “mixologists” creating hair color at a festive color more...
Gonzalez New Chairman Of Central Chamber
By Town-Crier Editor at May 17, 2013 | 12:03 am | 0 Comment
Francisco J. Gonzalez of the Wellington law firm of Gonzalez & Shenkman P.L. was installed as chairman of the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on April 26. Gonzalez will lead the chamber organization for the 2013-14 fiscal year. For the past four years, Gonzalez served on the chamber’s board as legal counsel and chair-elect. He more...
P.W Hospital Partners With Kids Cancer Foundation
By Town-Crier Editor at May 17, 2013 | 12:03 am | 0 Comment
The Kids Cancer Foundation recently started the Founders Campaign, a program that provides an opportunity for leading individuals, families, corporations and foundations to provide sustaining financial support for the programs of the Kids Cancer Foundation & Cancer Center. Palms West Hospital has recently become a “Founding Partner” supporter through the more...
Seniors Graduate Saturday From #1 Education Place
By Town-Crier Editor at May 17, 2013 | 12:03 am | 0 Comment
Students from #1 Education Place will celebrate their high school graduation with a ceremony Saturday, May 18 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. Following the ceremony, the school will host a buffet dinner and pool party for the graduates and their families, and for the faculty, students and parents of the #1 Education Place community. The more...
Rocky’s Ace Hardware Earns Retailer Of The Year Award
By Town-Crier Editor at May 17, 2013 | 12:02 am | 0 Comment
Rocky’s Ace Hardware, a family-owned business with 33 neighborhood-based stores, is proud to announce that the chain has been selected to receive the Retailer of the Year Award. The award recognizes a home improvement retail company for its operational success, as well as commitment to best practices and the values of quality and service. Rocky’s Ace Hardware has more...
Florida Xi Xi Tau Supports The Children’s Home Society
By Town-Crier Editor at May 17, 2013 | 12:02 am | 0 Comment
The Florida Xi Xi Tau chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority recently presented a check for $100 to Cora L. Brown, director of development of the Children’s Home Society. Florida Xi Xi Tau has chosen the Children’s Home Society as one of their ongoing projects and plans to continue to help restock the reward items that are made available to the children for good behavior more...
Initial OK For SR 7 Residential To Commercial Shift
By Ron Bukley at May 10, 2013 | 12:05 am | 0 Comment
The Royal Palm Beach Village Council last week approved transmittal of a land-use change from residential to commercial for 10.6 acres on the southeast corner of Pioneer Road and State Road 7, over objections raised by some of the property’s neighbors. Village staff recommended approval, finding that the new use was compatible with adjacent land uses and was more...
