(PRESS RELEASE)_West Palm Beach, Fla. (May 13, 2020) – The YMCA of the Palm Beaches, located in the heart of West Palm Beach and serving the community since 1917, has welcomed Douglas Johnson as its new Senior Director of Operations. As the Senior Director of Operations, Johnson will oversee the daily operations of the YMCA’s Aquatic, Membership, and Wellness Programs. Johnson’s long-standing history with YMCA began at the ripe age of 7 when he attended an afterschool program at his hometown YMCA in Pensacola, FL. He would later go on to serve as a child care counselor during his high school and college years. Since graduating from the University of West Florida, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Johnson has held various titles throughout the YMCA organization in Northwest Florida and Metro Atlanta including Youth & Family Services Director, Associate Branch Director, and Membership Experience Director. “I believe in the mission of the YMCA and I have a passion for serving others,” said Johnson. “I look forward to making positive contributions to the community, here in West Palm Beach.” Johnson enjoys spending time at the beach, refereeing youth, high school, and college soccer, and watching Miami Hurricanes Football. Since 1917, YMCA of the Palm Beaches has served Palm Beach County, working side-by-side with local families and neighbors to strengthen the community. Each year, the nonprofit organization provides hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships for local youth and family programs. This is made possible through community support, fundraising initiatives, and individual and corporate donations. For more information or to donate, please visit ymcapalmbeaches.org or call 561-968-9622. The YMCA of the Palm Beaches is located at 2085 S. Congress Ave. in West Palm Beach. (PRESS RELEASE)_West Palm Beach, FL (May 13, 2020) – As restaurants reopen this week in Palm Beach County, Big Time Restaurant Group has taken strong measures to keep guests and workers healthy. Owners of City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill, City Oyster & Sushi Bar , Elisabetta’s Ristorante, Bar & Pizzeria, Grease Burger Bar, and Louie Bossi’s Ristorante, Bar & Pizzeria, all in Palm Beach County, are exceeding guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and the State of Florida.
At each restaurant, all employees will have their temperature checked upon arrival and will wear masks and food service workers will wear gloves at all times. The restaurants have expanded their outdoor seating with each table spaced six feet apart, and will sanitize tables and seats between each use. Guests will receive paper menus that are discarded after each use and hand sanitizer stations will be placed throughout the restaurants. “We are thrilled to welcome both our guests and our staff back into our restaurants, and their safety is our number one priority,” said Todd Herbst, co-owner/founder of Big Time Restaurant Group. “We have always been fastidious about cleanliness, but we are taken greater care than ever to meet and exceed government guidelines.” III Forks Prime Steakhouse in Palm Beach Gardens is pleased to announce it will officially reopen to the public on Monday, May 11. III Forks will be open daily from 4-8 p.m. and offer outdoor and indoor seating at the required 25% capacity with tables located six feet apart. The health and safety of employees and guests are of the utmost importance to III Forks. All staff are properly screened before starting each shift, and are required to wear masks and gloves. A strict sanitation schedule will include the restaurant and kitchen be thoroughly cleaned during every shift, and bathrooms sanitized every 30 minutes. Guests are encouraged to wear masks, but not required. Curbside pickup and delivery service are available. III Forks will feature a limited menu. Guests can also enjoy a myriad of take-out options, including to-go craft cocktails, ready-to-grill steaks, Sommelier’s Pick Variety 12-pack (to stock your personal cellar), and a bone in filet ($60) special featuring a III Forks Salad and two sides. III Forks is located at 4645 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens. For more information, call (561) 630-3660 or visit 3forks.com Big Time Restaurant Group is opening its Palm Beach County restaurants this coming week with the schedule as follows: Monday, May 11: Louie Bossi’s Ristorante, Bar & Pizzeria, 100 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, will open for dinner Grease Burger Bar, 213 Clematis, West Palm Beach, will open for lunch and dinner Wednesday, May 13: Elisabetta’s Ristorante, Bar & Pizzeria, 32 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, will open for dinner City Oyster & Sushi Bar, 213 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, will open for dinner City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill, 700 Rosemary Square, West Palm Beach, will open dinner All restaurants offer indoor and outdoor seating. (PRESS RELEASE)_(During this challenging time, the YMCA of the Palm Beaches has committed to providing child care services to first responders, medical personnel, government employees, and other essential employees. In return, the Y's community partners have equally stepped up their support. Don Langdon (left), Managing Broker at Douglas Elliman’s Palm Beach and Jupiter offices recently donated hundreds of cookies to the kids of the YMCA of the Palm Beaches. On the right is Tim Coffield, President and CEO of YMCA of the Palm Beaches.
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