WHEN: TONIGHT!!! 6:00 PM RIBBON CUTTING

WHERE: 415 NORTHWOOD ROAD, NORTHWOOD VILLAGE, WEST PALM BEACH

Join us tonight for the Grand Reopening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for World Famous Restaurant located in the heart of Northwood Village.
Yvonne Peterman began her restaurant business in 1993 and moved to Northwood Village to open World Famous Restaurant in 1996.
Ms. Peterman said, “We’ve seen this neighborhood through the worst and the best of times and we are proud to continue to be a growing part
of this community that is defined by its home-town feel.” Ms. Peterman was joined by new partners this year which led to an approximate $300,000
interior and exterior renovation and business upgrade. The West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is leveraging this investment
with a grant to the business of approximately 25% of the renovation cost.

World Famous Restaurant will serve its famous fine southern cuisine and will feature:
Every Thursday, Old School Night with the Derek Mack Band
Every Friday and Saturday, DJ Nights
Every Sunday, Live Jazz with the Memory Lane Band

For more information, contact World Famous Restaurant at 561-833-3377 or Sharon McCormick-Keiley at 561-822-1551.

When:  Beginning Friday, December 12, 2008
Where:  Northwood Village, West Palm Beach

Northwood Village will be the home of festive holiday happenings all weekend long.  You’re invited to rediscover this unique shopping and entertainment district at a series of free, fun events.

Enjoy boutique wine tastings and create your very own holiday bouquet at the Holiday Art and Wine Promenade on Friday, December 12th, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  There will be live music, artist vendors and more.

Join us for the Sunny Santa Wrap-up Party on Saturday, December 13th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Sunny 104.3 is hosting the wrap-up party for its annual Toy Drive.  Join us along Northwood Road, and be sure to take a photo with Santa while you’re here.

Saturday night features the grand opening of Jade Kitchen.  Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m in their art deco-inspired dining room in the heath of Northwood Village at 422 Northwood Road.

The weekend continues on Sunday with the grand opening of Café Centro Piano Bar.  Enjoy cocktails, tappas and the delightful sounds of the baby grand piano from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 404 Northwood Road.

“Stuck in the Bubble Gum Children’s Book Store”
When:  Saturday, October 25, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: 506 Northwood Road, West Palm Beach

(10/24/08)   Local parents will now have a great new place to get their kids excited about reading and help them with their education.  “Stuck in the Bubble Gum Children’s Book Store” will hold a grand opening celebration Saturday, October 25, 2008 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.  The ribbon cutting will be at 11:00 a.m at 506 Northwood Road.

Stuck in the Bubble Gum Children’s Book Store will offer the community reading theaters, tutoring, reading clubs, dramatic expressions, story time for day cares and reading theaters for school field trips.

The owner of the store, Shilondra Sheppard, says “Stuck in the Bubble Gum Bookstore was inspired by my daughter Sydni Sheppard who at the age of eight expressed how reading made her feel ‘Stuck in the Bubble Gum.’  I knew then that she needed more help with reading.  She needed me to help her find creative ways to not only like to read but to want to read.  I needed to make reading fun and exciting.  My goal is to create an environment that will prevent children from feeling “Stuck in the Bubble Gum” like Sydni.”

Please call (561) 820-0030 for more information

City’s Windsor Avenue Improvements to Make Area Safer, Encourage Business Investment

Mayor Lois J. Frankel joined local business owners and area residents in kicking off the Windsor Avenue improvement project today.  The $1.2 million dollar project will improve the area’s safety, encourage new business investment and beautify the street.  The project is funded by the City’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).

“This project continues our commitment to revitalizing our City and improving local communities,” said Mayor Frankel.  “The improvements will make this area more attractive for businesses and safer for our nearby residents.”

The improvements will be along Windsor Avenue between 25th Street and 29th Street.  New sidewalks will be added, greatly improving safety for pedestrians, including school children.  New overhead lighting will also improve the area’s safety.  New curbs will be put in place, the area will be landscaped and the CRA will replace aging infrastructure, including underground drainage pipes.  Work on the project is expected to be finished in the spring of 2009.

 What:  City Upgrading, Improving Local Neighborhood
 When:  Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
 Where:  Corner of Windsor Avenue and Service Road, WPB

(09/19/08)  The City of West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will continue its commitment to revitalizing neighborhoods and blighted areas with the kickoff of the $1.2 million Windsor Avenue improvement project.  A kickoff ceremony will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the corner of Windsor Avenue and Service Road in West Palm Beach.

The CRA is investing $1.2 million along Windsor Avenue between 25th Street and 29th Street.  The City will replace aging infrastructure (including drainage pipes), install new sidewalks and new curbs, install new overhead street lighting to improve visibility and safety, and landscape the area.

When:  Friday, June 13, 2008 beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Where:  West end of Northwood Road near Broadway

The City of West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency and Northwood Village will welcome three new businesses to the neighborhood with a ribbon cutting and block party on Friday, June 13, 2008 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the west end of Northwood Road near Broadway.

Northwood Village will welcome three new shops: “etc.;” “Beauty Supply and More;” and “Northwood Cell Phones.”

The event will feature a live oldies band, dance demonstrations, food and beverages and more.  It is part of a monthly series of Northwood Village Ambassador block parties that typically draw more than 300 people.

When: Friday, May 9, 2008 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Sunset Bar and Grill, 2500 Broadway, WPB.

(05/09/08) The City of West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency will help Sunset Bar and Grill celebrate six years in Northwood Village at a special event on Friday, May 9, 2008 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at 2500 Broadway.

Sunset Bar and Grill’s event will serve at the meeting place for this month’s Northwood Village Neighborhood Ambassadors gathering. The gathering is a monthly event that brings together business owners, residents and guests to celebrate Northwood Village’s emerging revitalization.

What:  Grand Opening Ceremony for new Northwood Village business.
When:  Friday, March 14, 2008 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; ribbon cutting ceremony at 6:00 p.m.
Where:  Gardenhouse, 437 Northwood Road, WPB.

(03/14/08)  City of West Palm Beach Mayor Lois J. Frankel will help celebrate the opening of a new business in Northwood Village at a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, March 14, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at “Gardenhouse,” located at 437 Northwood Road.

“Gardenhouse” offers a blend of both indoor and outdoor garden furnishings ranging from vintage to modern.  The Northwood Ambassadors will be holding their monthly gathering at this event.