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Photos: Palm Beach Sunflowers in Loxahatchee 2-16-2017 - Palm Beach Post

Eyestone/The Palm Beach Post(l to r) Matthew Lee, 5, with his brother Joshua Lee, 7, stop to smell the sunflowers as they walk through a five acre field in Loxahatchee with their mother, Karen Lee, Palm Beach Gardens on February 16, 2017. Palm Beach Sunflowers is open at 1300 D Road in Loxahatchee Groves and most of the bright yellow flowers are blooming. But anyone interested needs to act fast. Owner Raj Sinha can only guarantee keeping the maze open through this weekend. Once all the sunflowers bloom, they need to dry out so they can be harvested and turned into cooking oil or birdseed. The cost is $10 for adults, $6 for ages 4-12 and free for children under 3. (Allen Eyestone / The Palm Beach Post)Allen Eyestone/The Palm Beach Post "> Allen Eyestone/The Palm Beach Post(l to r) Brooke Lusita, Lake Worth, and Jenna Schornak, Lake Worth take a selfie at Palm Beach Sunflowers in Loxahatchee on February 16, 2017. "You can go to the beach any day but how often can you sit in a field of sunflowers?" said Lusita. Palm Beach Sunflowers is open at 1300 D Road in Loxahatchee Groves and most of the bright yellow flowers are blo... http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/local/photos-palm-beach-sunflowers-loxahatchee-2017/v3g0cNeDSWJenDh9Ipa7GO/

In Memoriam: Sue Rose Wright Pellerin, Pellerin Milnor Corp. - American Laundry News

She is survived by her children, James Willis Pellerin (Stacy); Julie Pellerin Bukrey (Charles), Grand Rapids, Mich.; Curtis Allen Pellerin (Maria); and Renée Pellerin Gordon (Robert), Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; her brother, James Luther Wright Jr., Tifton, Ga.; her sister, Vera Louise Thibaut, Mandeville, La.; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday in New Orleans.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, South Louisiana Chapter (3445 North Causeway Blvd., Ste. 902, Metairie, LA 70002), or The Pellerin Foundation, which awards merit-based college scholarships (P.O. Box 400, Kenner, LA 70063).

Things to do: Kids lab at Loggerhead, flower arranging at Whole Foods - Palm Beach Post

Children will learn about common injuries and illnesses that affect the sea creatures. Signup 30 minutes before the program. Free. 14200 U.S. 1. 561-627-8280; www.marinelife.orgPALM BEACH GARDENSSeasonal flower arrangingLearn how to create bouquets with sunflowers and other summer flowers from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Whole Food’s Market Lifestyle Center’s Sunflower Floral Decorating Class. Award-winning florist Tracy Hammond will teach the class; participants will learn to make hand-tied bouquets to take home. All supplies and flowers are included. Free. Registration required. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave. 561-630-3400; www.downtownatthegardens.comDowntown LiveTake a trip back to the ’80s from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Centre Court at Downtown at the Gardens. Pee Wee Lewis & the Hues will bring you classic ’80s hits, including “Jessie’s Girl,” “Centerfold” and “Start Me Up.” The local pop/rock band formed in 1986 at Palm Beach Gardens High School. Free. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave. 561-340-1600; www.downtownatthegardens.comWELLINGTONBlock partyCome to the Village of Wellington’s Summertime Fun Block Party with games and activities from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Tiger Shark Cove. Enjoy free food, including cotton candy, popcorn and snow cones. There will also be face painting, bounce houses and a variety of games. All ages are welcome. Free. 13800 Greenbriar Blvd. 561-753-2484; www.wellingtonfl.gov... http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/entertainment/kids-lab-at-loggerhead-flower-arranging-at-whole-f/nmzJ7/

Jackie Lacey, AAF, AIFD, CFD, PFCI, Is Named National President of American Institute of Floral Designers - PerishableNews

BloomNet offers to flower shop owners and floral designers. He assisted in the launch of Floriology® Institute located in Jacksonville, Florida and he serves as an instructor at the Institute. Floriology® Institute is recognized as one of the country’s foremost centers for innovative floral design and florist-related education. Mr. Lacey also engages florists and shares his knowledge throughout the floral industry at state and regional trade shows, company sponsored events, and Floriology® “on the road” educational events.During his distinguished career, Mr. Lacey has owned flower shops in Tennessee, Texas and South Carolina and he is one of the nation’s leading authorities on retail floral operations and best practices. He has also won numerous awards and earned many accolades through floral design competitions at the national, state and local levels. He is also renowned internationally for his leading-edge approaches to design and his imaginative floral creations. In addition, he has shared the principles, elements and artistry of his craft during memorable stage presentations, wowing audiences around the world. His floral designs and educational insights have been featured in many magazines, including Floriology®, Flowers &, Modern Bride and Inside Weddings. He has provided his talents to such notable events as the Tournament of Roses Parade, and many celebrities have also called upon his expertise.“I am honored at being named President of such a prestigious industry organization as the American Institute of Floral Designers,” said Mr. Lacey. “The journey to becoming President has been educational, enlighteni... https://www.perishablenews.com/floral/jackie-lacey-aaf-aifd-cfd-pfci-is-named-national-president-of-american-institute-of-floral-designers/

Armstrong, Charlie Hugh - The Chattanoogan

Charlie Hugh Armstrong, 87, of Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019, in Jacksonville, Florida.  Charlie dedicated more than 50 years to the pharmacy profession, as an owner/pharmacist of Lakeside Pharmacy in Chattanooga; as a pioneer in the treatment of decubitus ulcers; and as a leader in Tennessee hospice development in the mid-80s. He was a longtime PCCA (Professional Compounding Centers of America) member, former PCCA pharmacy consultant, and most recently, PCCA treasurer, serving on the board of directors. Charlie went home to be with his Lord on Monday, August 5, 2019. He joined PCCA as a member in May 1984, began helping out with pharmacy consulting calls in the early 1990s, became a major PCCA shareholder and treasurer in November 1998, and then officially joined the PCCA team in September 1999. He retired from PCCA in January 2004, but continued to serve as a consultant and on the board of directors until March 2019. His son, Charles H. Armstrong, Jr., known by all as “Chick,” continued his father’s legacy by joining the PC... https://www.chattanoogan.com/2019/8/8/394276/Armstrong-Charlie-Hugh.aspx

Bridal Bliss: Keva and Leonard's Bahamian Wedding Was A Photographer's Dream - Essence

Leonard are a young God-fearing couple that wanted their wedding to be both rustic and spiritual.The couple met online in 2017 while Leo pursued his master’s degree at the University of Central Florida while working at Bethune-Cookman University. Both of them are photographers, and Keva admired his work enough to inquire about him taking some birthday photos for her. “Initially, Keva wanted to shoot in Nassau,” Leo explains, “but I was persistent insisting about shooting in her hometown Bimini because I’ve always wanted to visit.” Their connection was instant, and there were many signs from the Lord up above that told Leo he should make Keva his wife. With the help of Keva’s pastor, family and close friends, he pulled off a memorable engagement that is wife will cherish for eternity. “I felt his words with every fiber of my being and I said YES! ,” Keva remembers. “There were no tears on the outside, but inside, my heart was crying and leaping for joy.”Thanks to the help of their inner circle, Leo and Keva received help with their DIY accouterments which allowed them to stay on budget. “We were blessed with numerous family and friends who supported our union, so we didn’t have to ... https://www.essence.com/love/weddings/bridal-bliss-keva-and-leonards-bahamian-wedding-was-a-photographers-dream/

Royer's Flowers and Gifts CEO talks about returning to the family business - Reading Eagle

The only thing I buy from the U.S. is some of our greens that we use to make arrangements. We get stuff from the west coast, the northwest of the United States, and we get some stuff from Florida. In the summer, we use a lot of locally grown flowers, like sunflowers. There's an Amish family that we've worked with for like 15 years that grows a lot of our sunflowers that we use during the summer. We don't get any greenhouse-grown flowers anymore."BW: How often do you or someone from Royer's travel out of the country to inspect flowers? TR: "At least two or three times a year. I go to all the farms that I buy roses from to go inspect them. While they're in the process of cutting them, harvesting them, I'm there seeing what they're doing to make sure that the cut point on the rose is right: it's not too far open, it's not too tight, I check on the head size to make sure the size of the flower is the right number of centimeters and also to make sure they're fresh. After I do that inspection, I'm there for two or three days, and then I fly into Miami where we fly our flowers and they clear customs there, and I inspect them again to make sure everything is OK, then we load them on our refrigerated trucks to ship them up here to Pennsylvania."BW: How has the internet changed the flower business? TR: "I would say about half of our business runs through the internet. It's been very helpful for us for communication and showing people what we have. One of the biggest issues we had at Valentine's Day before the advent of the internet, we couldn't handle the volume of business on Valentine's Day because we didn't have enough infrastructure to be able to deal with it. We needed 100 phone lines instead of 12. We just didn't have enough structure. People waited until the last minute. It's been a wonderful thing."BW: Are there any plans for additional Royer's locations? TR: "We're always looking at potential growth through acquisition. There are always things out there that we're aware of, nothing that I can report. We're always looking to grow."BW: Do you think your grandparents would have ever imagined the company would get as big as it is? TR: "No. My dad told me when he was younger he wanted to be the largest florist in Lebanon County. Back then, there was a lot of flower shops in Lebanon. It was very competitive. There was a lot of really good family businesses that were florists. It was a constant struggle with competition, but he eventually realized his goal of being the largest florist in Lebanon County and now we're probably the largest florist in the country because of our size. They never had an idea that it would grow to the size it is today."BW: Are you indeed the largest florist in the country? TR: "I'm pretty sure about that, because I know all the biggest florists in the country, and we're bigger than all of them. Grocery store chains sell a lot more flowers than I do by sheer numbers. But a traditional retail flower shop, we're the largest in the country."— Interview by Brad RhenFYIAge: 63Residence: Hummelstown, Dauphin CountyEducation: Penn State, 1977, business; Lebanon High School, 1973Work History: After college worked at a Whataburger in Texas for two years. Returned to Pennsylvania in 1980 and started at Royer's as a painter. Was also a store manager in Lancaster, distribution manager for about 25 years, chief operating officer and senior vice president for about 20 years, and he became CEO in January.Best Piece of Management Advice: "Six P" rule: prior proper planning prevents poor performanceFamily: He and his wife, Cindy, have six kids — five girls, one boy — who range in age from 10 to 32Hobbies: golf, yard workRoyer's Flowers and GiftsAddress: 810 S. 12th St... https://www.readingeagle.com/business-weekly/article/royers-flowers-and-gifts-ceo-talks-about-returning-to-the-family-business