WESTLAKE THE MAGAZINE — This Month

From The Publisher’s Desk

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Westlake’s historic incorporation, which created the newest municipality in Palm Beach County and led to the remarkable growth of our community. In this issue, we look back on the past decade, reviewing the milestones that made Westlake what it is today, and also look toward the future at the Westlake of tomorrow.

Leading Westlake into the future will be newly appointed City Manager Howard Brown, who brings decades of experience to his new role. The first employee directly hired by and reporting to the Westlake City Council, we chat with Brown about his background and his vision for the community’s future.

This time next year, Westlake will have its new elementary school. Construction recently got underway. Darline Winewski, principal at nearby Acreage Pines Elementary School, was recently appointed as founding principal of the new school. In this issue, we chat with Winewski about plans for the school.

Our Palm Beach County cultural series continues in this issue with a look at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, where Japanese culture comes to life through programs, exhibits and its signature 16 acres of gardens. Finally, if you need assistance to make your dream of homeownership in Westlake a reality, a new program has arrived to help. The Westlake Affordable Housing Grant Program allocates a total of $650,000 in financial assistance, offering eligible buyers a one-time grant of up to $15,000. Learn more about the program in this issue.

Do you know someone who should be featured on the pages of Westlake The Magazine? Drop us a note through www.westlakethemagazine.com and tell us more. Meanwhile, we hope you enjoy the last weeks of summer, as back-to-school season looms on the horizon.