December 30th ,
2010 →
5:47 am
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Palm Beach Centennial
The Centennial Ambassadors personify all that is great and beautiful about the Town of Palm Beach. The privilege of serving as an Ambassador is not connected or related to any financial support of the Centennial Celebration. It is an honorary appointment by the Centennial Commission. There is no application process. The Centennial Ambassadors were selected on the basis of their long-standing historic relationship to the Town. The names of these leading citizens were announced on November 23rd, 2010 at a special reception hosted by the Colony Hotel. For more information contact Bill Bone, Chairman of the Centennial Commission at 561-832-0623.
Mr. James Y. Arnold, Jr.
Mrs. Lian Fanjul de Azqueta
Mrs. Kenyon C. Bolton
Mrs. Helen S. Cluett
Mrs. F. Eugene Dixon, Jr.
Mr. Alexander W. Dreyfoos
The Honorable Ambassador Edward E. Elson
Mr. Alfonso Fanjul
Mr. J. Pepe Fanjul
Dame Celia Lipton Farris
Mrs. Marjorie S. Fisher
Mrs. Jane R. Grace
Mr. Robert M. Grace
Dr. Robert Green
Mrs. Diana B.B. Holt
Mrs. Frances A. Hufty
Mrs. Philip Hulitar
Mr. Edward M. Kassatly
Mr. Thomas S. Kenan
Mr. Sidney A. Kohl
Mr. Leonard A. Lauder
Mrs. Elsie G. Leviton
Mr. H. Irwin Levy
Mr. Paul L. Maddock, Jr.
Mr. Morton L. Mandel
Mr. George G. Matthews
Mr. William M. Matthews
Mrs. John R. McLean
Mr. Ogden Mills Phipps
Mr. David V. Reese
Mrs. Wiley R. Reynolds
Mrs. Barbara M. Rogers
Mr. Doyle Rogers
Dr. Saul D. Rotter
Mrs. Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau
Mr. Stanley M. Rumbough, Jr.
Mrs. Kathryn Rybovich
Mrs. Rose Sachs
The Honorable Lesly S. Smith
Dr. Donald E. Warren
Mrs. Betty Anne Warren
Mr. Floyd L. Wideman, Jr.
Category :
Centennial Ambassadors
October 20th ,
2010 →
6:16 pm
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Palm Beach Centennial
Any business or entity with ties to the Town of Palm Beach is eligible to become an Official Project Sponsor of the Centennial.
Click here to download information about sponsorship.
Click here to download the application form.

| 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast |
Maus & Hoffman |
| Action Sportswear |
Michael Rose Orchestra |
| Alley, Maas, Rogers & Lindsay, PA |
Neiman Marcus Palm Beach |
| Barclays International Realty |
Palm Beach Atlantic University |
| Barrett-Jackson |
Palm Beach Board of Realtors |
| Bellissimo |
Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce |
| The Brazilian Court Hotel & Beach Club |
Palm Beach Civic Association |
| The Breakers Palm Beach |
Palm Beach Copy Service |
| Café Celini |
Palm Beach County Cultural Council |
| Cardinal Newman High School |
Palm Beach Daily News |
| Carey O’Donnell PR Group |
Palm Beach Day Academy |
| Carl Domino, Inc. |
Palm Beach Film Institute |
| Cassie & James Boutique |
Palm Beach Hotel & Condominium |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of PB, Inc. |
Palm Beach Police Foundation |
| Celedinas & Reese Insurance |
Palm Beach Residential Properties |
| C’est Si Bon |
Palm Beach Round Table |
| Century’s End Marketing/PB Native |
Palm Beach Society Magazine |
| Citi Bank Palm Beach |
Palm Beach Symphony |
| Chartis Insurance Group |
Palm Beach Theater Guild |
| The Chesterfield Hotel |
Paramount Church |
| Christopher Kaufmann Jewelers |
Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach |
| Classic Bookshop |
Publix-Palm Beach |
| The Colony Hotel |
Rapunzel’s Closet |
| Coudert Institute |
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts |
| The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation |
Rehabilitation Center for Children & Adults |
| Devine Style Inc. |
Michael Reiter and Associates |
| Edward & Deborah Pollack Fine Art |
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Reiter & Family |
| Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea |
The Rotary Club of Palm Beach |
| The Flagler Museum |
Royal Poinciana Chapel |
| Florida Stage |
Royal Poinciana Way Association |
| Garden Club of Palm Beach |
Saks Fifth Avenue |
| Greater South County Road Association |
The Society of the Four Arts |
| Green Island Gardens |
Star Group International |
| Gunster |
Stephen Bonanno Sandals |
| Hangen Thompson Gallery |
Taglialatella Galleries |
| Hedrick Brothers Construction |
Tom Guard – Web Designer |
| The International Society of Palm Beach |
Town of Palm Beach Recreation Department. |
| Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, PA |
Town of Palm Beach United Way |
| Konstantine Vaneris-Omega Communications |
Tropical Fruit Shop |
| Joy of Palm Beach |
Ursula Vicari |
| Junior League of the Palm Beaches |
The Van Buren Family Foundation |
| Lilly Pulitzer, Inc. |
Wally Findlay Galleries |
| Liman Gallery |
Wells Fargo |
| Main Street News |
William R. Eubanks Interior Design, Inc. |
| Mar-a-Lago Club |
Wilmington Trust |
| Marley’s Palm Beach Collection |
Worth Avenue Association |
Category :
Centennial Supporters / Project Sponsors
October 14th ,
2010 →
6:34 am
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Palm Beach Centennial
Centennial Celebration Weekend
The Town of Palm Beach Centennial Commission is organizing four official events to mark this important milestone:
- Friday April 15, 2011: The Centennial Kick Off Reception at The Mar-a-Lago Club will launch the Centennial Weekend with an evening of music, dancing and conviviality from 6:30pm to Midnight. Tickets sold on a first come first serve basis. Attendance is limited.
- Saturday April 16, 2011: The Centennial Ambassador’s Ball honoring our Centennial Ambassadors, live and on film, and in grand style at The Breakers Palm Beach from 7pm to 11pm. Attendance by invitation.
- Sunday April 17, 2011: Town of Palm Beach’s All-Town Celebration being held on the mall and front steps of The Flagler Museum. All ages join in official proclamations, inspirational remarks, entertainment, fireworks, refreshments and more. Festivities begin at 6pm with a promenade leading up to The Flager Museum and conclude around 9:00pm with fireworks over Lake Worth. Free to all Town residents.
Details and plans of the four official events are decided by the Host Committee for each event. The Chairmen and Chairwomen of the Host Committees and Host Committee Members will be announced in the near future.
If you are interested in serving on the Host Committee for one of the four official events, contact the Centennial Commission.
Category :
Centennial Celebration Weekend
October 14th ,
2010 →
6:06 am
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Palm Beach Centennial
Significant Donors to the Palm Beach Centennial
Donations to the Centennial are used to fund official celebration events and programs. Charitable Contributions are tax deductible in accordance with I.R.S. codes and regulations. Contributions may be sent to the main office of the Centennial Commission located at the Royal Poinciana Plaza, Suite _____ Palm Beach, Florida 33480. For additional information contact the Centennial Office at 561-659-5354 or Bill Bone the Commission Chairman at 561-832-0623.
Contributions valued at $50,000 or more
The Breakers Palm Beach
Wells Fargo
Publix – Palm Beach
Contributions valued at $25,000 or more
Alex and Ani
Mrs. Betsy Matthews
The Flagler Museum
The Mar-a-Lago Club
Palm Beach Society Magazine
Contributions valued at $10,000 or more
Celedinas & Reese Insurance
Contributions valued at $5,000 or more
Chartis Group Insurance
Christopher Kauffman Jewelers
Green Island Gardens
Gunster
Hedrick Brothers Construction
Mr. Bill Bone, Esq.
The Palm Beach Daily News
The Colony Hotel
Contributions valued at $1,000 or more
Dan & Sheila McDonnell
Mr & Mrs. Michael Reiter and Family
Michael Reiter & Associates
Ms. M. Elizabeth Rogers
Mr. Jimmy Ryan
The International Society of Palm Beach
The Law Firm of Alley, Maas, Rogers & Lindsay, P.A.
The Van Buren Family Foundation, Inc.
Cynthia Van Buren, Esq.
Mr. Leo Albert and Family
Contributions valued at $500 or more
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kleid
Mr. & Mrs. Zach Morfogan
Mr. & Mrs. James Goodman
| Miriam & Alec Flamm |
Michelle & Howard Kessler |
Bill & David Koch |
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| Sylvia Hassenfeld |
Talbott Maxey |
Peggy & Dudley Moore |
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| Bobbi & Harry Horwich |
Tom Quick |
Kathryn & Leo Vecellio |
Category :
List of Significant Donors
October 12th ,
2010 →
5:03 pm
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Palm Beach Centennial
The Palm Beach Civic Association and the Palm Beach Centennial Commission thank all of the Banner Sponsors for their generosity. These beautiful banners can be found throughout town decorating Palm Beach in celebration of the Town’s 100th birthday and will be displayed January to April.
To Date – 269 banners have been sponsored.
| Sponsor Name |
# Banners |
| The 2100 Condominium Association Inc. |
1 |
| 1st United Bank |
1 |
| The 2000 Condominium Association, Inc. |
1 |
| The 2600 Condominium Association, Inc. |
1 |
| Michael and Suzanne Ainslie |
2 |
| Alley, Maas, Rogers and Lindsay, P.A. |
1 |
| Ambassador Hotel |
1 |
| Mr. and Mrs. Rand V. Araskog |
2 |
| The Atriums of Palm Beach |
1 |
| Christine and Bill Aylward |
10 |
| John and Caroline Ballantine |
1 |
| Mr. and Mrs. James M. Ballentine Jr. |
1 |
| Barclays International Realty |
1 |
| Beach Point Condo Association |
1 |
| Florence and Sheldon Berney |
1 |
| Bessemer Trust |
10 |
| Peter F. Bono |
1 |
| Mr. and Mrs. John J. Borland |
1 |
| Dr. Gregory K. Boyajian |
1 |
| The Breakers Palm Beach |
1 |
| Stephen L. Brown |
1 |
| Cafe Cellini |
2 |
| Richard and Cynthia Callahan |
1 |
| Mr. and Mrs. Alerio Cardinale |
1 |
| Carlton Place Condominium Association |
1 |
| The Carlyle House Association |
1 |
| In Memory of Jack Cassidy |
1 |
| John C. Cassidy Air Conditioning |
1 |
| Citizens’ Association of Palm Beach |
1 |
| Claridges Condominium |
1 |
| Mr. and Mrs. George A. Cohon |
1 |
| The Honorable and Mrs. Denis Coleman |
2 |
| Community Foundation of PB and Martin Counties |
1 |
| The Cove Condominium Association |
1 |
| Cucina dell’Arte |
5 |
| Joanna L. Cunningham |
1 |
| Cypress Trust Company |
1 |
| Gloria Daigh |
1 |
| Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Del Deo |
1 |
| Robin and Ric Donnelley |
1 |
| Mr. and Mrs. E. Llwyd Ecclestone |
2 |
| Keith and Erica Elliott |
1 |
| Emeraude Condominium Association |
1 |
| Tom and Lisa Ferguson |
1 |
| Raymond and Maria Floyd |
1 |
| Mr. and Mrs. Richard Furlaud |
2 |
| Norman and Simone Goldblum |
1 |
| The Goodman Company |
1 |
| Mr. and Mrs. George D. Gould |
1 |
| Graff Diamonds Palm Beach |
2 |
| Greater South County Road Association |
1 |
| Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, Inc. |
1 |
| Gunster, Yoakley and Stewart P.A. |
4 |
| Susan and Bill Guttman |
1 |
| The Halcyon of Palm Beach |
1 |
| Anne and Matt Hamilton |
2 |
| Harbour House of Palm Beach |
1 |
| Len and Fleur Harlan |
1 |
| Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Harrington |
1 |
| Hedrick Brothers Construction |
2 |
| Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Henderson |
1 |
| Henry Morrison Flagler Daughters of American Revolution |
1 |
| Hodgson Russ LLP |
1 |
| The Honorable and Mrs. Harris Hollin |
1 |
| Il Circolo, Inc. – The Italian Cultural Society |
1 |
| Illustrated Properties |
1 |
| Island Medical Center |
1 |
| Mr. and Mrs. Herbert H. Jacobi |
1 |
| Jennifer Garrigues Inc. |
1 |
| JFK Medical Center |
1 |
| Sheila and Bob Josephberg |
1 |
| Lucille and Martin Kantor |
1 |
| Michele and Howard Kessler |
2 |
| Sidney Kohl Family Foundation |
2 |
| Le Bonne Vie Condo Apts. |
1 |
| Mr. and Mrs. Kevin T. Lamb |
1 |
| Hebert C. Lee |
1 |
| Sir Geoffrey and Lady Leigh |
2 |
| Garrison duP. Lickle |
1 |
| William and Renee Lickle |
2 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches |
1 |
| Linda R. Olsson Inc. |
1 |
| Livingston Builders |
2 |
| Lopez Group |
1 |
| Lydian Private Bank |
1 |
| David and Sondra Mack |
1 |
| Hildegarde E. Mahoney |
1 |
| Mr. and Mrs. William M. Matthews |
2 |
| Mr. and Mrs. Richard McConnell |
1 |
| Mayor Jack McDonald |
1 |
| Brian and Pamela McIver |
1 |
| Pat and Ed McLaughlin |
2 |
| Mr. and Mrs. S. Christopher Meigher |
1 |
| The Meridian of PB Condominium Assoc. |
1 |
| J. William Metzger Family |
1 |
| Miami City Ballet |
1 |
| Michaels, Ward & Rabinovitz |
1 |
| Mr. and Mrs. Alan H. Miller |
1 |
| Patsy and Donald Mintmire |
1 |
| MorseLife, Inc. |
1 |
| Dr. John and Nancy Murray |
1 |
| Robert E. Nederlander Sr. |
1 |
| Nick and Johnnie’s |
5 |
| Nothern Trust |
2 |
| Arthur, Brian, Clare and Daniel O’Keeffe |
4 |
| Palm Beach Catering, Inc. |
1 |
| Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce |
5 |
| Palm Beach Flagler Rotary Club |
1 |
| Palm Beach Country Club |
10 |
| Palm Beach Daily News |
2 |
| Palm Beach Film Institute |
1 |
| Palm Beach Residential Properties – Cappy Abraham |
1 |
| Palm Beach Stratford Condo Assoc. |
1 |
| Park Limousine |
1 |
| Alvin and Sandra Parven |
1 |
| The Patrician of Palm Beach Condo Apt. |
1 |
| Pizza Al Fresco |
1 |
| Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Poppel |
1 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach |
1 |
| Pressly and Pressly, PA |
1 |
| Rick Prudden |
1 |
| Thomas C. Quick |
2 |
| Reef Condominium |
1 |
| Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Reminger |
1 |
| Renato’s Restaurant |
1 |
| Edwin Robbins and Family |
1 |
| Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Rogers |
1 |
| M. Elizabeth Rogers |
1 |
| Leslie Rose |
1 |
| Mr. and Mrs. E. Burke Ross Jr. |
1 |
| Wilbur and Hilary Ross |
10 |
| The Royal Poinciana Chapel |
1 |
| Mr. and Mrs. Stanley M. Rumbough Jr. |
1 |
| Sailfish Club of Florida |
10 |
| Lewis M. Schott |
2 |
| Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Schwarzman |
1 |
| The Society of the Four Arts |
2 |
| Harold and Ann Sorgenti |
1 |
| StarGroup International |
1 |
| Mike and Louise Stein |
1 |
| John H. Surovek Gallery |
10 |
| Sutton Place Condominium Assoc. |
1 |
| Ta-boo Restaurant |
1 |
| Jack C. Taylor |
10 |
| Sandra Thompson |
1 |
| Mr. and Mrs. William R. Tiefel |
1 |
| Dyanne Tosi |
2 |
| Tower Villandry of Ibis Isle |
1 |
| Dr. and Mrs. Norman Traverse |
1 |
| Tropical Cleaners & Laundry |
1 |
| Two Men and a Truck |
1 |
| Cynthia Van Buren Esq. |
1 |
| Wachovia, A Wells Fargo Company |
10 |
| Wally Findlay Galleries, Inc. |
1 |
| Wilmington Trust |
2 |
| Worth Avenue Association |
1 |
Category :
Centennial Banner Sponsors
December 30th ,
2009 →
5:15 pm
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Palm Beach Centennial
The following individuals have donated their time and skills into making the Centennial a success.
Centennial Staff & Support:
Adminstrative Assistants: Alan Gallardo & Lisa Walkowich
Fund-raising and Development Volunteer: Carol Anne Stiglmeier
Volunteer Support:
Jane Scott
Richard Allison, Sr.
Elyse Barkin
Ann Blades
Susan Guttman
Evelyn Harrison
Cindy Hoyt
Monique Oglivie
John Page
Joan Parker
M. Elizabeth Rogers
Beverly White Yeager
Sally O’Connor
Anastasia Coleman
Diane Hoffman
Linda Dunmire
Patty Garvy
Donna Hearon
Lisa Von Coppenolle
Tara Gronberg
Category :
Centennial Supporters / Volunteers
August 8th ,
2009 →
3:41 pm
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Palm Beach Centennial
The Town of Palm Beach was incorporated on April 17, 1911. The Palm Beach Centennial Commission is recognized by the Palm Beach Town Council as the official organization responsible for planning and coordinating the celebration of the Town’s 100th birthday. The main office of the Centennial Commission is located in the Palm Beach Recreation Center at 340 Seaview Avenue. For information contact Lisa Walkowich at 561-838-5485 or Bill Bone, Commission Chairman at 561-832-0623.
| Mr. Bill Bone, Chairman |
Mr. Lee Goldstein |
| Town Resident |
Shore Protection Board |
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| Ambassador Edward E. Elson, Vice Chair |
Mr. Alexander Ives |
| Town Resident |
Palm Beach Preservation Foundation |
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| Mrs. Betsy Matthews, Vice Chair |
Mr. Edward Kassatly |
| Garden Club of Palm Beach |
Worth Avenue Association |
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| Mrs. Cynthia Friedman, Secretary |
The Honorable Richard Kleid |
| Town Resident |
Town Councilman |
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| Mr. Kevin Johnson, Treasurer |
Mr. Daniel McDonnell |
| The Breakers Palm Beach |
Recreation Advisory Commission |
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| Mr. Ervin S. Duggan, President |
Mrs. Pamela McIver |
| The Society of the Four Arts |
Town Resident |
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| Mr. Bill Metzger, Director |
Mr. Zach Morfogen |
| Palm Beach Film Institute |
Town Resident |
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| Ms. Laurel Baker, Director |
Ms. Debi Murray |
| Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce |
Historical Society of Palm Beach County |
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| Mr. Jay Boodheshwar, Ex Officio |
Ms. Janice Owens |
| Town of Palm Beach |
The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach |
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| Mr. John Blades |
Ms. Susan Polan |
| Henry M. Flagler Museum |
Illustrated Properties |
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| Ms. Joyce Cohen |
Ms. Joyce Reingold |
| Palm Beach Civic Association |
Palm Beach Daily News |
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| Ms. Sherry Frankel |
Mr. Jimmy Ryan |
| Worth Avenue Association |
Citizens’ Association of Palm Beach |
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| Ms. Isabel Furlaud |
Ms. Patricia Sans |
| Palm Beach Civic Association |
Greater South County Road Association |
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| Mr. Rod Gardiner |
Mrs. Sharon Stewart Neri |
| Town of Palm Beach |
Garden Club of Palm Beach |
Category :
Centennial Commission / Centennial Supporters