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WESTLAKE THE MAGAZINE — This Month

Publisher's Letter

From The Publisher’s Desk

On our cover this issue is Viktor Bevanda, an amazing young artist who calls Westlake home. Viktor, who has autism, channels his creativity into larger-than-life, colorful creations that have already garnered the 17-year-old more than a million online followers. Learn more about this unique local talent in this issue.

Also in this issue are previews of two very special events happening in September in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The Westlake-based 9/11 Remembrance First Responder Group, led by resident Bobby Farber, will host a solemn observance on Friday, Sept. 11 at the Westlake Adventure Park. Meanwhile, the City of Westlake will hold its third annual 5K run/walk on Saturday, Sept. 12. Both events will raise money for the nonprofit Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Elsewhere in this issue, we visit the newly renovated Totally You Studio, which offers an array of salon services in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. As part of our continuing cultural series, we preview the upcoming second season at Glazer Hall in Palm Beach. Finally, we learn more about the planned Westlake Fieldhouse, which brings the community another exciting recreational amenity.

We hope all of you have had a wonderful summer, and we look forward to all the fun events happening this fall and winter here in Westlake

Publication Team

Executive Editor

Joshua I. Manning

Publisher

Dawn Rivera

Senior Writer

Louis Hillary Park

creative director

Stephanie Rodriguez

Account Managers

Betty Buglio

Evie Edwards

Joetta Palumbo

Jennifer Preville

Administration

Shanta Daibee

Jill Kaskel

Carol Lieberman

Photography

Frank Koester

Abner Pedraza

Contributors

Shannon Anastasio

Angelic Bringas

Chelsea Casagrande

Patrick Sherry

Fiona Slusarev

This Months Issue Online

FEATURES

WESTLAKE GROUP PLANS REMEMBRANCE EVENT FRIDAY, SEPT. 11

The 9/11 Remembrance First Responder Group, a Westlake-based club organization, will hold a special memorial on Friday, Sept. 11 to recognize the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

WESTLAKE ARTIST WITH AUTISM CREATES UNIQUE MASTERPIECES

Vibrant colors and striking expressions. Larger-than-life animal portraits seem to leap off the page. You might recognize the work of 17-year-old Viktor Bevanda, a talented Westlake artist with autism, from his social media pages with more than one million followers.

WESTLAKE TO HOST 5K REMEMBRANCE ON SATURDAY, SEPT. 12

The City of Westlake will hold its third annual 5K walk/run on Saturday, Sept. 12, starting at 7:30 a.m. at the corner of Persimmon Blvd. and Ilex Way. New this year, the race has been moved from the winter months to the weekend of the 25th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks.

TOTALLY YOU: SALON SERVICES IN A WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE

Tucked into the Seminole Orange Plaza is a salon that melds a warm atmosphere with experienced stylists. The newly renovated Totally You Studio has been providing the area with great cuts and color services for more than five years.

GLAZER HALL BUILDS ON SUCCESS IN ITS SECOND SEASON

Following its successful inaugural season, Glazer Hall is setting the stage for its spectacular season this fall and winter. Glazer Hall will once again captivate audiences with an eclectic lineup of performances in its intimate 400-seat theater.

THE FIELDHOUSE: THE NEXT CHAPTER IN COMMUNITY LIVING

When Westlake first welcomed residents, it promised more than new homes. It promised a lifestyle. Now, Minto Communities USA is building on that vision once again with its recently announced plans for the Westlake Fieldhouse.