Inside cars around Westlake marked “Citizen Observer Patrol” are men and women who are volunteering their time as the “eyes and ears” of local law enforcement.
Serving as acting manager of the City of Westlake is good training for the future, Zoie Burgess said. But for now, being present for her children and family is her primary focus.
The DRIPBaR Royal Palm Beach, owned by Westlake Councilwoman Charlotte Leonard, offers an array of health and wellness services with a focus on IV therapy.
For many, deciding to take the leap into homeownership is the most important financial decision they’ll face.
The NRI Institute of Health Sciences is where your journey toward a rewarding healthcare career begins.
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WESTLAKE THE MAGAZINE – January 2025 Premiere Issue | ON THE COVER The Westlake City Council: (L-R), Charlotte Leonard, Gary Werner, Julian Martinez, Greg Langowski and Mayor JohnPaul O’Connor. Photo by Frank Koester. YOUR CITY COUNCIL Evolving To Meet The Community’s Needs.
Plus: Westlake 5K Run/Walk Event Returning In January, Education Through Innovation At Palm Beach State, Get The Inside Scoop At Coffee With The Manager, Country Charm And Local Flavor At Gators Shack.
WESTLAKE THE MAGAZINE – March 2025| ON THE COVER William Sepulveda with his son Emory at the second annual Westlake 5K Run/Walk. Photo by Meredith Burow. Second Annual 5K Run/Walk.
Plus: Music, Colorful Eggs And More At SpringFest, Great Food And Service At Lewis Prime Grill, Christ Fellowship Church At Home In Westlake, So Much To Enjoy At Westlake Adventure Park.
WESTLAKE THE MAGAZINE – May 2025 | ON MAY/JUNE 2025. ON THE COVER: Teigan Altenbach as Cinderella and Mya Kirshenbaum as Belle with young Leah at Westlake’s SpringFest Spectacular. Photo by Meredith Burow | New Business Group Embraces The Wolf Pack Mindset | Cresswind Women’s Club Emphasizes Philanthropy, Fun | Westlake Is Making Homeownership More Affordable | Annual Westlake SpringFest Spectacular Draws A Big Crowd | Westlake’s Business Boom: A New Era Of Excitement And Community
WESTLAKE THE MAGAZINE – July/August 2025 | JULY/AUGUST 2025 ON THE COVER: Aubriella and Adalynn of A&A Slime Co. with friends Londyn and Mia at Westlake’s FourthFest celebration. Photo by Meredith Burow The Cresswind Gun Club Puts Safety First | Flag Football Team Brings State Title To Westlake | Great Gatsby Gala To Feature Dancing, Dinner & More | Designing Your Dream Home Just Got Easier With Minto | Westlake To Have Access To Advanced Services From Xfinity.
WESTLAKE THE MAGAZINE – September/October 2025 ON THE COVER Padel visionary Marcos del Pilar (shown) is bringing his XCEL Padel concept to Westlake | FPL’s Solar Plant In Westlake Can Power The City And Much More | Wellness Finds A Path In Westlake | Growing Sport Of Padel Arrives In Westlake | World-Class Care For Patients With Advanced Dental Needs At Novudentics | Milestone Anniversary For McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary | Ready, Resilient And Confident: The City Of Westlake Is Hurricane Prepar
WESTLAKE THE MAGAZINE – NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2025 ON THE COVER Shawn and Vanessa Kennedy with David Rivera at September’s Great Gatsby Gala. Photo by Frank Koester | Westlake’s COP Volunteers Are PBSO’s Extra Eyes & Ears | Family And Faith Ground Acting Westlake Manager | The DRIPBaR Offers IV Therapy, Other Wellness Services | Is Now The Time To Buy A Home In Westlake? | Your Future In Healthcare Starts Locally At NRI. DIGITAL ISSUE ONLINE NOW!
From The Publisher’s Desk
This issue, we complete our first year of Westlake The Magazine, bringing you great feature stories about this amazing community. As in our previous issues, we have some wonderful articles, including a look at the dedicated volunteers who make up Westlake’s Citizen Observer Patrol. The COPs volunteer their time to be extra eyes and ears for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, helping keep Westlake safe.
Also this issue, we profile longtime City Clerk Zoie Burgess, who has temporarily stepped into the role of city manager now that Ken Cassel has retired. Next, we visit The DRIPBaR Royal Palm Beach, a unique health and wellness business owned by Westlake Councilwoman Charlotte Leonard. Other articles look into the latest homes available by Minto here in Westlake, and profile the NRI Institute of Health Sciences, which is training tomorrow’s nurses today.
In our Westlake Today section, we preview the annual Westlake Holiday Pop-Up Market, which returns Sunday, Dec. 7. And if you’re looking for a unique dining idea, check out our story on Topsail Steamer. Their steam-and-eat seafood pots bring a beach-style seafood restaurant right to your kitchen.
Thanks to everyone who made the first year of our magazine a success. We will return in 2026 with another year celebrating the Westlake lifestyle.
publisher
Dawn Rivera
executive editor
Joshua I. Manning
senior graphic designer
Stephanie Rodriguez
graphic designer
Yolanda Cernicky
account managers
Betty Buglio
Evie Edwards
Joetta Palumbo
administration
Shanta Daibee
Jill Kaskel
Carol Lieberman
photography
Frank Koester
Abner Pedraza
contributors
Shannon Anastasio
Denise Fleischman
Mike May
Christopher Vargas