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ROYAL PALM BEACH 14 NEW VILLAGE HALL IS DESIGNED FOR THE FUTURE
Stephanie Rodriguez
The Royal Palm Beach Village Council recently inked a contract for a $12.8 million, two-story, 25,000-square-foot village hall to replace the out-of-date structure first built in the mid-1970s.
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PLACE: 21 GRANDMA’S A SANCTUARY FOR
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CHILDREN IN NEED
Jill Kaskel Carol Lieberman
Located in Royal Palm Beach, Grandma’s Place is a safe haven for children who have been removed from their homes due to parental abuse or neglect. BY DEBORAH WELKY
photography Abner Pedraza
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PALM BUSINESS 26 ROYAL New Pet Supplies Plus Store is open in Southern Palm Crossing to serve local pet parents. BY M. DENNIS TAYLOR
PALM HEALTH 31 ROYAL All Paws Animal Clinic is a state-
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PALM TODAY 39 ROYAL Royal Palm Beach has been
As the hot summer days turn into a bit less hot autumn breezes, we’re glad to see all of the popular outdoor events coming back into focus. Our students are back in the classroom and the holidays are nearly upon us once again. All of this describes our “new normal.” In this edition of Royal Palm The Magazine, we take a look at the wonderful things that Grandma’s Place does for children who need a safe sanctuary.We sat down with Executive Director Roxanne Jacobs to learn more about this local nonprofit.Also this issue, we learn more about the new Royal Palm Beach Village Hall — a $12.8 million project getting underway this fall after years of planning. Royal Palm Business chats with Jim Beauchamp, owner of the new Pet Supplies Plus store in Royal Palm Beach. Royal Palm Health visits All Paws Animal Clinic to profile veterinarian Dr. Patricia Forsythe. Royal Palm Table samples the iconic food at community hotspot Tree’s Wings. Finally, Royal Palm Today looks at the many park enhancements that the village has been doing. As we go to press with this September/ October issue of Royal Palm The Magazine, we must pause and remember all who were lost on 9/11 and pay tribute to all those who continue to serve our country. Never forget.
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Social Scene ROYAL PALM SOCIAL SCENE 6 8 10
Shakespeare Festival Performs ‘Twelfth Night’At RPB Park Barky Pines Hosts Summer 5K Event At Royal Palm Beach Park Royal Palm Beach Rotary Hosts Annual Officer Installation
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Roxanne Jacobs is the executive director of Grandma’s Place, a local sanctuary for children profiled this month. PHOTO BY ABNER PEDRAZA
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PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN
SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL PERFORMS ‘TWELFTH NIGHT’ AT RPB PARK
Dayana Morales, Brandon Dawson, Shalia Sakona, Ricky Rivera, Briana Earhart, Ernesto Gonzalez, Casey Sacco, Madison Fernandez, Sara Grant, Pierre Tannous and Seth Trucker take a bow.
The Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival and the Village of Royal Palm Beach presented Shakespeare by the Palms from Thursday, Aug. 19 through Sunday, Aug. 29 at the Commons Park amphitheater. Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, a romantic comedy, had original music added by the Lubben Brothers. The play featured shows on two consecutive weekends as guests sat on lawn chairs and blankets and enjoyed refreshments from food trucks. For more information, visit www. pbshakespeare.org.
Co-producer Elizabeth Dashiell with entertainers Jack Stamates, Sean Edelson and Madison Fernandez; Pierre Tannous as Duke Orsino; and Shalia Sakona as Countess Olivia and Seth Trucker as Malvolio.
(Left to right) Ernesto Gonzalez, Jeremy Wershoven, Krystal Millie-Valdes, Jack Stamates, Sean Edelson and Madison Fernandez perform; Shalia Sakona, Casey Sacco and Madison Fernandez; and Timothy Mark Davis as Sir Toby Belch, Brandon Dawson as Sir Andrew Aguecheek and Casey Sacco as Maria.
(Left to right) Donna and Rob Hill with Donna Wingold and Loni; Jerry and Debi Wampler; Oliver Kann and Heather Simsay; and Jeff and Jennifer Sullivan enjoy the show.
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BARKY PINES HOSTS SUMMER 5K EVENT AT ROYAL PALM BEACH PARK
Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary held its Dog Days of Summer 5K on Saturday,Aug. 28 at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. Many people brought their dogs, and some even took part in the 5K.There were also vendors, raffles and music. Barky Pines is a nonprofit animal rescue located in Loxahatchee. It is one of the top rescuers of animals from Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control. Learn more at www.barkypinesanimalrescue.com.
(Left to right) Many participants joined in with their dogs; first place women’s winner Taylor Tendrich and first place men’s winner Samir Margetic; Brei McQuivey with Maggie, the first dog over the finish line; Steve Accomando, Councilwoman Selena Samios and Marya Smith; and Orangetheory coaches Marlene McQuivey and Juli Pieth lead a pre-race warm up.
(Left to right) Barky Pines’ Alyssa Freeman, Ella Freeman and Abby Ross check in runners; Animal Care & Control Community Outreach Manager Elizabeth Harfmann with Lucy; Julie Russell gives out water; and Jessica Clasby with Rambo and Gunnar.
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ROYAL PALM BEACH ROTARY HOSTS ANNUAL OFFICER INSTALLATION
The Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club kicked off its 32nd year with the installation of new officers on Thursday, July 8 at the Golden Corral restaurant in Royal Palm Beach. Outgoing President Michael Rose presented a summary of the club’s accomplishments during his term, and Steven Epstein was installed as the group’s new president. Lorna Kernizan, former chief operating officer at Palms West Hospital and a longtime Rotarian, was the guest speaker for the event.
(Left to right) Outgoing President Michael Rose honors incoming President Steven Epstein with the Rotarian of the Year award; Keynote Speaker Lorna Kernizan receives gifts from Master of Ceremonies Dan Splain and outgoing President Michael Rose; incoming President Steve Epstein is sworn in by Eric Gordon; and Sam Seymour, Lynn Balch, Keith Jordano, Dan Splain and Michael Rose are sworn in as officers by Eric Gordon.
(Left to right) Dr. Sarda Bhandary presents Michael Rose a Paul Harris Fellow award; Master of Ceremonies Dan Splain, outgoing President Michael Rose and Councilman Jeff Hmara, who received a Distinguished Service Citation; Lynn Balch gets a Distinguished Service Citation from Michael Rose; and newly installed President Steve Epstein rings the bell.
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NEW VILLAGE HALL IS DESIGNED FOR THE FUTURE Bigger, Stronger, More Attractive Facility Will Be Easier For Residents, Tough In Hurricanes BY LOUIS HILLARY PARK
In 1976, few imagined that Royal Palm Beach — then a sunbaked slice of retirement contentment — would explode from some 2,800 residents to today’s 40,000 or so, and along the way reinvent itself as an attractive alternative for young families and a hub for business in the western communities. Could more growth be on the way over the next few decades? “We’re ap14
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proaching real buildout,” Royal Palm Beach Mayor Fred Pinto said. “But we don’t know what will happen… That’s why we’re always trying to think about the future, and not just today.” Acting today with the future in mind, in August the Royal Palm Beach Village Council inked a contract for a $12.8 million, two-story, 25,000-squarefoot village hall to replace the out-of-
date and overcrowded structure first built in the mid-1970s at the corner of Okeechobee and Royal Palm Beach boulevards. About 15 years ago, the council moved its meetings into a stand-alone building directly on the lake, but today Village Manager Ray Liggins said that there’s no space left in the existing 14,756-square-foot building that hous-
es the village’s critical services. “We’re topped out,” he said. But this is not about spending money merely to make life more comfortable for village employees, Liggins stressed. There’s also a significant amount of public space in the new structure, from the large, two-story entranceway to a more clearly laid-out configuration that has all of the village departments that deal with customers in one place. Pinto agreed, explaining that the new village hall will be “far more citizen friendly.” Rick Gonzalez of REG Architects, which designed the new building, said that the vision for the area is to retain its grassy, tree-shaded elements and water features while creating a comfortable, accessible, structurally sound and efficient space that Royal Palm Beach residents can take pride in and use with ease far into the future.
Architect Rick Gonzalez said that the 16.8-acre site offers “a very beautiful, organic setting. We want to keep what we’re doing in tune with the land while also incorporating a modern, contemporary look.” The plan, he said, is to create a campus-like setting of integrated walkways and parking, and a plaza that will make “wayfinding” easy for the public. “I think this is going to be a very important building… not just for Royal Palm Beach, but for all the western communities,” said Gonzalez, founder and president of the firm.“It’s right smack at the center of Palm Beach County as [the county] moves toward build out.” Focusing on Frank Lloyd Wright’s philosophy of environmentally friendly design, Gonzalez said that the 16.8-acre
site offers “a very beautiful, organic setting.We want to keep what we’re doing in tune with the land while also incorporating a modern, contemporary look.” The plan, he said, is to create a campus-like setting of integrated walkways and parking, and a plaza that will make “wayfinding” easy for the public and also create a “beautiful sense of arrival… of an outdoor living room.” royal palm the magazine | september/october 2021 15
The new building will be the centerpiece of the village’s municipal campus, which will blend the old and new elements together with a seamless design.
Inside, access to village departments will surround a large open space with offices and meeting rooms for staff on the second floor. At the far end of the atrium will be the new council chambers that will replace the small, cottagelike structure beside the lake. When necessary, it will be possible to open the council chambers into the central space to provide more seating for meetings that attract a large public interest. All of this will be wrapped in a hardened frame designed to withstand a Category 5 hurricane. That means rather than village staff having to shift operations to the much newer and sturdier David B. Farber Training Center at the other side of the municipal campus, the new village hall can function as the town’s emergency operations center, an important factor in efficiently delivering services in the wake of a storm, Liggins said. 16
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In fact, Liggins added, it was 2017’s string of 10 Atlantic hurricanes, including six majors and two Category 5s, and the disruption created by the need to shift operations, that led to the final impetus for making changes. “We looked at modifying what we have now, but low and behold, we discovered we could build a new building cheaper,” he said. Pinto, who joined Liggins in several field trips to study buildings of similarsized municipalities, said it will be well worth the money.“This is a far better investment,” he said. The initial construction estimate was approximately $6 million.The price tag has more than doubled in the last five years, mostly due to significant increases in materials in the wake of COVID19-driven supply chain issues and the decision to add a new council chambers to the design. Still, Liggins said that the project can
be completed without a tax increase or bond issue through the use of money already set aside, sales tax revenues and a portion of the $20 million the village expects to receive under the recently passed American Rescue Plan Act. Verdex Construction is scheduled to get Phase 1 underway in November while village staff and all functions continue in the current village hall. Once completed, the staff will then move into the new building and the old structure will be demolished. The new building will also include space for the popular U.S. Post Office annex at the current village hall. The current council chambers, meanwhile, will be retained at its lakeside location and become a public space available for rental. In Phase 2, a spacious plaza capable of hosting various public events, including the village’s green market, will be constructed.
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Representing REG, site consultant Donaldson Hearing last year described the vision for the plaza as including a large fountain and an art in public places display. “This whole area will be detailed and articulated with decorative pavers that will be developed as what we refer to in the planning world as a ‘complete street,’” Hearing told the Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Com-
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A SANCTUARY FOR CHILDREN IN NEED Grandma’s Place In Royal Palm Beach Takes In Youngsters Removed From Their Homes STORY BY DEBORAH WELKY | PHOTOS BY ABNER PEDRAZA
When law enforcement or social workers come across children who need to be removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect or an emergency, it’s always a terrible situation, and particularly scary for the youngsters in need.The first question they often have is,“Where are we going?” If they’re here in Palm Beach County, the answer is often Grandma’s Place — an emergency shelter and safe haven for children from birth to age 12 who have been removed from their homes due to parental abuse, neglect or drug abuse. Located in Royal Palm Beach, Grandma’s Place looks like any other house
on the street — a quiet presence with a mowed lawn, fenced yard and neatly stowed trash cans. Inside, it’s much the same as any other house on the street as well. “We do what a parent would do,” Executive Director Roxanne Jacobs said. “We provide three meals a day, snacks, homework help, guidance and love.” Together with a small but dedicated on-call staff, Jacobs and House Manager Jackie Alvarez make sure that these often scared and confused children feel welcome right away. “Kids are so adaptable,” Jacobs marveled.“They come in the middle of the night with the clothes on their backs
and, by the next morning, it’s like they’ve lived here forever.And anything we give them, they take with them when they leave.” These days, children don’t stay at Grandma’s Place for long. The Department of Children & Families can usually find a relative or foster family willing to take in a child in less than a week, if there are no issues. Children with disabilities or those who are part of a sibling group are a bit harder to place, as are teenagers. “When I started here in 2013, we were serving around 16 children a day, now it’s down to one or two,” Jacobs said. royal palm the magazine | september/october 2021 21
“Thank God, we have a fabulous staff. They are very, very flexible. Some have been here 12 to 15 years. They love what they do. They certainly don’t stay for the money — it’s a calling.” — Executive Director Roxanne Jacobs
This has led Grandma’s Place to expand its mission, now offering mentoring, outreach, training and respite care for parents of special needs children ages birth to 12 who have documented disabilities. Ninety percent of those children have autism, and most are boys. “We get probably 22 to 24 who come in consistently every single month, just to give the parents a break,” Jacobs said. “Those children drop in for 4 to 8 hours during the day to give their parents a break, or for emergency overnight care if their parents suddenly need the help. Grandma’s Place watches over 2 to 3 in the mornings, 2 to 3 in the afternoons and 6 to 8 on the weekends. One parent drops her child off because she’s going through chemo and can’t bring him along.” Staffing at Grandma’s Place ebbs and flows daily according to need. “Thank God, we have a fabulous staff,” Jacobs said. “They are very, very flexible. Some have been here 12 to 15 years.They love what they do.They certainly don’t stay for the money — it’s a 22
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Grandma’s House has a caring staff ready to take in children on a moment’s notice. (L-R) TerryAnn Garnett, Executive Director Roxanne Jacobs and Rosalinda Rodriguez.
calling. People ask, ‘How can you work there? It has to be so depressing.’ But we feel otherwise. It’s heartwarming to see the kids know they are safe and secure. Still, somewhere in their life, this trauma is going to come out.” To that end, the Grandma’s Place staff took trauma training. “In a family filled with violence, who
do you think would be most traumatized — a three-month-old, a six-year-old or a 12-year-old?” Jacobs asked.“Surprisingly, it’s the baby because he can feel the tension but doesn’t know how to let it out. He will someday because, after all, if the person who is supposed to love you the most doesn’t take care of you, how can you trust anyone?”
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Grandma’s Place serves children from birth to age 12. The facility is designed to look and feel like a comfortable home setting.
In addition to paid staff, Grandma’s Place is fortunate to have the help of volunteers as well. “We have a board member, Mary Liguori, who would volunteer once a week, and she became very attached to a 10-year-old boy named Lucas. We went through all the proper channels so she could take him home on the weekends to spend time with her husband, Skip,” Jacobs recalled. “After about two years, they ended up adopting him. He just graduated high school, and they’ve dropped him off at college. He’s a delight. He spoke at one of our luncheons, and he spoke from the heart. He said Skip was routinely taking him golfing because he’d initially agreed to go and, once he got comfortable, he admitted he’d rather stay home and go swimming. He was funny.” Grandma’s Place never shuts its doors, not even during the virus lockdowns when the numbers dropped. “We were all tested, and none of us tested positive for COVID-19,” Jacobs said. “We follow proper procedures, 24
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clean everything and wear our masks because kids — especially those with disabilities — just can’t keep their masks on. Some of the parents who are in our respite program have more than one child, and if one’s autistic, it’s very difficult to keep that child focused in front of a computer for remote learning. Can you imagine? So, they bring that child to us 2 to 3 days a week for virtual schooling.” Many in the fundraising community have never even heard of Grandma’s Place. That’s why Jacobs hopes to spread the word during this local nonprofit’s sixth annual Grandma’s Angels luncheon fundraiser, canceled last year but back on track this year for Tuesday, Nov. 30 at the Sailfish Club in Palm Beach. Co-chairs Jodie Schmitz and Manda Galin have planned a holiday luncheon with silent and live auctions. To donate an auction item, gift card or cash, or to receive an invitation to the luncheon, call (561) 753-2226. To learn more about Grandma’s Place, visit www.grandmasplacepb. org.
“People ask, ‘How can you work there? It has to be so depressing.’ But we feel otherwise. It’s heartwarming to see the kids know they are safe and secure. Still, somewhere in their life, this trauma is going to come out.” — Executive Director Roxanne Jacobs
Located in Royal Palm Beach, Grandma’s Place looks like any other house on the street — a quiet presence with a mowed lawn and a fenced yard.
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SERVING THE NEEDS OF LOCAL PET PARENTS New Pet Supplies Plus Store Is Now Open In Royal Palm Beach’s Southern Palm Crossing STORY BY M. DENNIS TAYLOR | PHOTOS BY ABNER PEDRAZA
A new, locally owned Pet Supplies Plus store has opened in Royal Palm Beach’s Southern Palm Crossing shopping plaza, serving the needs of pet parents throughout the western communities. The store is owned and operated by local entrepreneur Jim Beauchamp. Some of Beauchamp’s fondest memories from his childhood in Chicago involve the family pets. Growing up, it was usually cats.“My dad was a great animal lover,” he said. Later, raising his own family of two sons and two daughters into adulthood, allergies meant that the family pets changed to dogs. Most recently was one very special Yorkie-Poo named Cooper, who passed last March at the age of 18. After a long career working in the information technology and business development field, Beauchamp moved to South Florida in 2014 and continued his 30 years in the IT business, often working online. However, he recently decided to get involved in a field that he has long been passionate about. “I am now 58, and I wanted to get away from tech and get closer to my passion for animals within our local community,” Beauchamp said.“I was in-
terested in opening a neighborhood pet store with experienced personnel, pet washing and grooming, veterinary services, great brands, aggressive pricing, all high quality with a local commitment to the communities and a dedication to invest in the communities through local events and charities.” After searching investment opportunities that catered to his interests in pets and animals, he became a franchisee of Pet Supplies Plus, the nation’s largest independent pet store with more than 560 locations. “I like the business model of Pet Supplies Plus, and the culture of the stores. It expresses my affinity for pets with a kindness and love for animals,” explained Beauchamp, whose franchise group is named Coop Enterprise in honor of his own, much-loved pet. Beauchamp’s store is conveniently located for all of central Palm Beach County. “It’s on Southern Blvd., so it is right on the edge of Royal Palm Beach and Wellington, on a major road for the western communities,” he said.“The store offers ‘neighbors,’ as we call our customers, and their pets a one-stop shop for all their pet needs. It is localized, promotes
convenience and features a full set of services.” Pet Supplies Plus strives to make shopping local simple. Visitors to the store can easily find all their favorites at prices to love, whether they choose to shop in store or online using free curbside pickup, same-day delivery or register for autoship right to their door. The store provides a hassle-free way to find better products for pets, while saving money and celebrating the fun of pet ownership. In addition, the store features amenities such as self-pet wash stations, a knowledgeable pet care team, grooming and carry-out service of heavy items to nearby cars. “The pet wash is unique, allowing neighbors the convenience of getting a pet washed without all the hassle and supplying all the towels you’d have to wash at home,” Beauchamp said. As a community partner, Beauchamp will team up with local animal shelters, rescue organizations and nonprofits to host year-round adoption events, fundraisers, and pet food and product drives. “We are in discussions for some exciting sponsorships coming up,” he said. Getting involved in the community is very important for Pet Supplies Plus. royal palm the magazine | september/october 2021 27
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Owner Jim Beauchamp (back) with (L-R) Cherie Giannetti, Philip Mcmullin, Anja De Nobriga, Olivia Gordon, Gabriela Milaros Herrera and Patrick Casto.
“I wanted to see how I could impact the community and put down roots in my local market while also honoring the memory of my family dog,” Beauchamp said. “Pet Supplies Plus is truly neighborhood centric and allows me to help on more of a grassroots level. I am excited to build relationships with my neighbors and provide them quality products and customer care. Because we have buying power, we provide all the brands neighbors expect, holistic to unique, at great prices, but because we are independent, we can offer smaller, boutique brands that are harder to find.” Pet Supplies Plus offers local pet
parents a wide selection of natural pet foods, goods and pet services at low prices, and focuses on a unique, rich instore experience. Pet parents are always welcome to shop with their dogs at the store, where knowledgeable team members are on-site to answer questions, offer tips or just get on their hands and knees to play with pets who enter the store. The knowledgeable and motivated team will help neighbors find everything they need. Each team member is extensively familiar in the areas of natural and holistic foods and are able to answer a broad range of questions about
Pet Supplies Plus has everything you need for your furry, scaly and feathery friends.
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dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and fish. Store shelves are stocked with the right products, including a wide selection of natural and made-in-the-USA products. “We didn’t cut any corners on the team,” Beauchamp said. “These are not minimum wage jobs. Everyone is trained and motivated.” Shoppers can also take advantage of the free Preferred Pet Club, which offers members regular coupons on products they purchase frequently, and monthly specials, resulting in big savings. Cooper will, of course, be missed, but Beauchamp said he just bought a new aquarium for his home. “I have kept fish for years, and I am sure I will get another dog eventually, but now it is too fresh,” Beauchamp said. He invited area residents to visit the new Pet Supplies Plus location to find everything they need for furry, scaly and feathery friends. “It is a great experience for you and your pet,” Beauchamp said. Pet Supplies Plus Royal Palm Beach is located a 11051 Southern Blvd., Suite 160, in Southern Palm Crossing. It is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call (561) 345-3151 or visit www.petsuppliesplus.com.
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All Paws Animal Clinic Is A State-Of-The Art Practice Located In Royal Palm Beach STORY BY M. DENNIS TAYLOR | PHOTOS BY ABNER PEDRAZA
Dr. Patricia Forsythe, known as “Dr. Patty,” founded All Paws Animal Clinic in 2002.
At an age where many children’s idea of a future career involves tiaras or a cape, Dr. Patricia Forsythe of All Paws Animal Clinic knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. Planning on a career helping animals from the tender age of 5, she later graduated from the University of Delaware in 1981 and went on to the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, where she earned her veterinary degree in 1985. More than three decades later,“Dr. Patty” — as her staff and clients call her — still loves her chosen career path. “I love people and their pets, and after 36 years, being a veterinarian is the greatest profession for me,” said Forsythe, who ran a clinic in Broward County before opening All Paws Animal Clinic in Royal Palm Beach in 2002. With her successful practice in Royal Palm Beach, Forsythe loves the community she is a resident of and a business owner in. She appreciates that it is a petloving community with plenty of space devoted to dog parks for exercise. Forsythe also enjoys getaways to the Keys and days out on the water with her high school sweetheart, to whom she reestablished a relationship with and is now engaged. “We reconnected after all these years,” she said.“He has grown children, and my family is my pets. I have three dogs and a cat.The dogs are a Shih Tzu and mixes by the names of Sully, Gypsie and Tootsie, along with Pirate, the cat.” royal palm the magazine | september/october 2021 31
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All Paws Animal Clinic has a full-service lab and pharmacy.
As a complete, state-of-the-art facility, Forsythe said that her practice has great follow through and is interested in the health and well-being of pets for a lifetime. Believing the adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, All Paws strives to avoid many future problems with proper care. “We are interested in dogs’ dentistry and problems that are below the gumlines,” Forsythe said. “We have digital xray and ultrasound, and an in-house lab, and we do diagnostics in house.” Forsythe explained that on average, pets age about seven years for every one year that people age, so early detection of health problems is very important. She said that it’s crucial to have thorough health examinations once a year. This way, gradual onset of disease in seemingly healthy pets won’t go unnoticed. By the time symptoms do appear, it may be difficult and costly to diagnose and treat the ailment, so annual physicals are a necessity. The diagnostic testing provided inhouse at All Paws is the most sensitive and accurate method of early detection of any type of underlying health 32
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problems. The laboratory tests can detect blood disorders, kidney and liver disease, diabetes, infection, thyroid disorders and other hormonal problems. Many of these conditions can be prevented, controlled or completely reversed if diagnosed early. The facility is among a growing list of veterinarians utilizing cold laser therapy as a means to help patients with acute and chronic medical problems. Commonly known as low-level laser therapy or LLLT, cold or soft laser is a form of photo therapy that involves the application of specific types of light to injuries and lesions to stimulate healing. The effects of LLLT are photochemical, not thermal, often making a pet’s healing process shorter and less painful.The therapy is done at the clinic as an outpatient procedure.There is no sedation required, and it takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes and is very affordable. Cold laser therapy has been shown to be effective with the treatment of a range of medical conditions. The clinic’s vaccination recommendation is consistent with the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).
There are guidelines for canines and felines that are required by law. Other vaccinations may be recommended based on the pet’s lifestyle. Parasites, flea and tick prevention and heartworms can also be combated with medication. “Our clients are our family, and we have a wonderful, caring staff we are blessed with,” Forsythe said. “We have great follow-through to get back to them with the answers for their pet.” Forsythe added that the clinic treats common skin conditions so prevalent in South Florida dogs. “We follow your pet throughout their life providing dental care and extractions, if needed. We do the wellness blood panels and follow their health from year to year,” Forsythe said. Vicki Deitz, the practice manager at All Paws, added that the clinic carries Hill’s pet food, which is specifically formulated to the needs of the dog, as well as the flea, tick and heartworm medications that can help with the many pests common to the South Florida climate. Deitz explained that the facility has a complete pharmacy, stocking the majority of all pets’ pharmaceutical needs. She also pointed out that the practice has been voted “Best in the West,” three times in recent years. All Paws Animal Clinic is located at 1011 N. State Road 7 in Royal Palm Beach. For more info., call (561) 7909225 or visit www.allpawsanimal. com.
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WINGS, RIBS AND SO MUCH MORE Tree’s Wings & Ribs In RPB Brings The Fun With Iconic Food And New Favorites STORY AND PHOTOS BY CALLIE SHARKEY
Home of some of the best wings around, Tree’s Wings & Ribs is a family establishment at heart, filled with locals in the seats and friendly service since 1995. This downhome hotspot is also on the national radar for serving up its iconic chicken wings, which is impressive for a restaurant that avoids the chain and franchise tags. “We are super excited about the National Buffalo Wing Festival coming up. It’s invitation only, and they found us,” General Manager Erin Townsend said. “We had to pass all kinds of credentialing to get in back in 2019, and we took third place for our hot sauce last time. This year, we are going up swinging.” The restaurant caught the attention of Drew Cerza, known as “the Wing King,” after winning best wings locally for 18 years straight. Now, the team is heading back to Buffalo, New York, showcasing four different sauces, including the fan favorite bourbon barbecue, a spicy kick with the “Genghis Khan,” a sweet surprise in the “Elvis” and, of course, the prize-winning hot sauce. “The Genghis Khan is like a hot, spicy mustard-teriyaki almost. I don’t even know quite how to describe it, but it’s delicious. The Elvis is a peanut butter-sauced wing with a banana drizzle and a touch of marshmallow,” Townsend said. “You won’t find anything like it out there!”
(Clockwise from top left) Hot honey wings with the restaurant’s iconic green-hued house dressing and celery on the side; the Buffalo Chicken Wrap is a popular lunch item; when you order the Treemongous Burger, you’re making quite a commitment; the French Onion Soup is made from scratch each day, like all the soups at Tree’s Wings; the Treehouse Salad with grilled chicken breast; and the succulent barbecue ribs weigh in at nearly a pound for each half rack. royal palm the magazine | september/october 2021 35
Anna Packard, Chef Kauwela Perreira, Dan Schnettler, Josh Zetty, Jared Reichenbach, Trish Harduby and Michael Harduby, shown here with the popular VIP wheel.
Yet even if wings are not your thing, Tree’s has got you covered with amazing dishes. Try one of the made-fromscratch-daily soups designed by Chef Kauwela Perreira, who originally hails from Hawaii. “Other than cooking the wings every day and cooking the ribs, I love my soups. We change our soups daily, and we make all the soups from scratch. I love making soups,” Perreira said. “It’s my favorite thing to do. We have Wisconsin beer cheese soup, split pea with black forest ham, conch chowder, crawfish gumbo and French onion soup. We’ve come a long way over the years.” After three years at Tree’s Wings, Perreira is more than just talent in the kitchen. “We are super happy to have him,” Townsend said. “He is absolutely an incredible kitchen manager, and he’s a good man on top of being a good chef. He’s a lead-by-example rather than leadby-yelling kind of guy.” 36
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Tree’s Wings is also a great place to have a little extra fun, with karaoke every Friday from 8 to 11 p.m., trivia every Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m., and half off happy hour every single day of the week from 3 to 6 p.m. Don’t want to leave your furry buddy behind? The team welcomes dogs to visit the covered outdoor seating area. “We love when people bring their puppies. We will bring out doggie bowls of water, cook them up hamburger patties — whatever those puppies want,” Townsend said. “We are very dog friendly.” If you aren’t comfortable coming in to sit down, that’s OK too. Tree’s Wings has the largest delivery area in the western communities, delivering wings to all of Wellington and Royal Palm Beach, most of Loxahatchee and The Acreage, and much of suburban West Palm Beach. “We are working on everybody else’s comfort level. We are just trying to be
accommodating to everyone’s needs,” Townsend said. So, if the hand-cut curly fries aren’t enough to get the kids through the door, and noise level is a concern, Tree’s has a unique layout with one portion of the restaurant set aside for a quieter experience. The lounge is family friendly and away from the special evening events, but still has a full bar available to customers. After setting foot inside, don’t forget to sign up for the free VIP program. All dine-in and takeout orders over $10 earns a chance to spin the wheel for great prizes. It is also the best way to keep up with special events and promotions. “You can win things from free appetizers to free drinks to 15 percent off. We have Tree’s dollars, they look like dollar bills with our logo on them, and you can accumulate those and spend them all at once or spend them on your next visit,” Townsend said. “You can also win promotional items and Tree’s
royal palm | table gear. It’s just a lot of fun. We don’t abuse the e-mail and only send them out once or twice a month.” Townsend said that Tree’s Wings enjoys its reputation catering to the local community. “We are all local, no frills but super yummy food,” she said. “There is no dress code, but I’ve seen full wedding parties, all dressed up, come in for the wings! Honestly, we have lunch specials every day, so you should really come here twice a day.” What does Townsend like on the impressive menu? “The Cajun Wings, drenched in house dressing,” she said. “That is my kryptonite.” The restaurant is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The kitchen closes at 10 p.m., although during some events, such as karaoke night, the bar remains open later. Delivery and takeout orders, including curbside and contactless delivery,
This Tree’s Wings feast includes the hot honey wings with the house dressing and celery on the side, the Treehouse Salad with grilled chicken breast and the tender barbecue ribs.
can be placed by telephone or on the web site. Tree’s Wings & Ribs is also available through Grubhub and DoorDash. Tree’s Wings & Ribs is located at
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Royal Palm Beach Has Been Making Major Investments In Safety And Facilities If you were to ask a professional about the two most important things you can do when working to improve safety in public places, they might tell you to install better lighting and increase surveillance. The Village of Royal Palm Beach is doing just that and more to make its public areas even safer for residents and visitors. During the pandemic, the number of people using the village’s parks and open spaces declined significantly. Also dropping during the past year, due to closures and other health measures, was the number of people visiting the village’s indoor venues, such as the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center and the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. But like many situations, the cloud created by the pandemic presented a silver lining for the village.The reduced numbers of users provided the ideal opportunity for Royal Palm Beach to launch an aggressive effort to enhance safety and security without disrupting large numbers of people. Improved lighting is being installed at several locations in Royal Palm Beach Commons Park, including the five-kilometer (5k) path at the park. The track had already been certified as an approved location for officially sanctioned 5k events. The new lighting will not only improve safety for those using the track, but by increasing the quality of
the track, it will help secure additional events in the future. New, improved lighting is also being installed in the parking lots at Commons Park. The brighter surroundings will also make it easier for the new security
cameras that are also being installed. The village has invested in a new network of cameras in various locations. These new cameras have high-definition night vision to clearly record individuals after dark and in low-light conditions. royal palm the magazine | september/october 2021 39
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Brighter surroundings will also make it easier for the new security cameras that are also being installed. Both the cameras and the lights are part of the village’s plan to enhance visitor safety to its facilities.
Both the cameras and the lights are part of the village’s plan to enhance visitor safety to its facilities. But there are also additional improvements that are unrelated to enhanced security. A new perimeter fence is now surrounding the skate park at the David F. Recchio Sports Arena. The Bob Marcel-
lo Baseball Complex is getting a brandnew, 32-foot pavilion. The Royal Palm Beach Village Council has also approved the application for state funding to help pay for an expansion and renovation at the Recreation Center. The expansion will include a new 9,800-square-foot gymnasium, four new meeting rooms, a
new kitchen and new restrooms totaling 5,500 square feet. The project also includes the expansion and resurfacing of the parking lot and new signage. Finally, in an effort to provide more venues for events, Commons Park is getting two new corporate pavilions capable of hosting more than 100 people each. These improvements are the latest examples of the village’s commitment to safety, while also providing world-class facilities to visitors and residents.
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