Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker — Swarm season is in full swing but should be slowing down shortly they were split by the beekeeper to prevent swarming inspect these colonies to be certain each colony has successfully requeened It is important to determine this before laying workers becomes a problem since it can be extremely difficult to requeen a colony once they have become laying workers This is a good time to review some bee biology and bee math it is usually at least 10 days before she begins to lay eggs All too often beekeepers panic and order a new queen because there is no sign of a queen when in reality not enough time has passed since they swarmed One way to determine if there is a virgin queen in the colony is by looking at the brood frames In the center of the brood frames you should not find honey being stored the workers will leave the center of the brood nest empty and even work to clean the cells in preparation for the new queen to lay add a frame of eggs and young larvae from another hive the colony will not make queen cells but will continue raising the brood you are helping out the colony to ensure its success The population of the colonies is still on the rise but leveling off For those that are hoping to make surplus honey splitting may not be the best option as a strong workforce is very important for a good honey crop if you are hoping to increase the number of colonies in your apiary making splits at this time is a good option the cells may be gently removed and used to your advantage These cells can be used to split the colony where they were found or placed into a queenless split from another colony not to tear down all queen cells in a colony until you are certain that there is still a queen present If the colony has already swarmed and then all cells are removed If you are planning to make some honey this year the flow will begin to wane in the Piedmont and the eastern part of the state The supers that were added last month should be close to full and may need another super added which should be done prior to the previous one being completely filled it doesn’t hurt to add more than one super at a time It won’t be long before it is time to harvest the honey from the supers If you haven’t already designed your label you should get this started and find somewhere to have them printed Order jars now before the bee supply stores sell out If there is anything else you will need for harvesting (e.g. a parasitic fly larva has hatched and taken control giving the larva time to finish its development — November is when the nights start to get cold and we can now say the bees are in winter mode Daytime temperatures are usually warm enough that there will be flight activity but as the sun sets and temperature drops below 50 F the bees will go into a cluster to stay […] — The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension in partnership with the Chatham County Beekeepers’ Association (CCBA) is excited to announce that registration is open for our 2025 in-person eight-week beekeeping school 2025 for observation of Martin Luther King — December may not be the best month for doing bee work but this doesn’t mean you get to take the whole month off as there are still plenty of activities to fill the time Varroa mites don’t just disappear because winter is here Gummy Stem Blight Detected in Watermelon Transplants in N.C "Something's Missing" Sparks Conversation on Peanuts in Foodservice Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again The Colony is dedicated to fostering a passionate community of hockey fans in San Diego through outreach and fandom Colony memberships for the 2024-25 season are on sale now for only $35 Do you have to be a Gulls Elite Member to be a member of The Colony Do you have to rejoin The Colony each season Is there a minimum age required to join The Colony Please contact the San Diego Gulls at colony@sandiegogulls.com or (858) 926-8595 If you are using a screen reader and are having problems using this website Richard Rawlings pouring you a beer at Gas Monkey IceHouse The day has arrived for the opening of Gas Monkey Icehouse the new concept from automotive icon and DFW native May 6 at Grandscape in The Colony at 4545 Destination Dr this newest addition to North Texas' entertainment and dining scene offers a place for guests to enjoy great food the world-renowned founder of Gas Monkey Garage and star of Discovery Channel’s Fast N’ Loud leads this venture with Reach Hospitality (PieTap a team of seasoned hospitality professionals who have been hand-selected to launch and manage the concept With Richard serving as owner and the face of the brand Reach brings their operational expertise to the table This collaboration blends Rawlings’ vision and star power with an elite level of service and culinary execution ensuring that Gas Monkey Icehouse is a go-to destination in the DFW area Spanning 12,993 square feet—including a 3,210-square-foot outdoor courtyard—Gas Monkey Icehouse boasts seating for 340 guests The space includes two indoor/outdoor bars a massive custom neon sign centerpiece in the courtyard and an Alamo-inspired façade that pays homage to Texas pride Many of the furnishings were custom-built by Gas Monkey Garage using repurposed industrial materials giving the venue a feel that reflects Rawlings’ hands-on legacy and bring back a flagship Gas Monkey spot to our hometown,” says Rawlings “Grandscape is the perfect location—it’s alive and thriving featuring unique concepts that make it a one-of-a-kind destination We’re proud to bring the Gas Monkey concept back in a big way and Reach Hospitality is the perfect team to make that happen.” Guests will experience the unmistakable Gas Monkey energy alongside authentic Texas hospitality The food and beverage program features crowd-pleasing fare such as burgers and pizzas paired with 28 ice-cold beers on tap and signature cocktails Highlights on the menu include the Flying Monkey Wings - bone-In chicken wings with choice of buffalo or get it Richard’s way: tossed in Gas Monkey Skidmark Sauce; Garage Beer Battered Chicken Tenders - hand-battered in Gas Monkey’s own Garage Beer served with comeback sauce; Smash’d Burger - double smash’d patties secret sauce; and Garage Pizza - a full selection of “Garage Pizza” With ample TVs and VIP spaces for private events the Icehouse is designed for entertainment Richard will also be filming onsite for his YouTube channel social media channels and fans can expect pop-up car shows live events and special programming throughout the year Gas Monkey Icehouse will also debut an exclusive line of merchandise that captures the bold spirit of Texas with the untamed edge of Gas Monkey Garage From rugged tees and hats to collectible gear designed with custom graphics fans can snag a piece of the action and show their Texas pride this limited-edition collection brings the heart of Gas Monkey and the soul of the Lone Star State together in true signature style Gas Monkey Icehouse will open for dinner service on Tuesday May 6 with lunch service launching Thursday May 15 and weekend brunch starting Saturday Print Burnout’s nothing new who was lamenting in 1854 that our lives are being “frittered away by detail.” The smartphone may then have been unimaginable — Alexander Graham Bell was barely out of infancy —yet the impulse to reach for it was already there “Hardly a man takes a half hour’s nap after dinner but when he wakes he holds up his head and asks ‘What’s the news?’ as if the rest of mankind had stood his sentinels.” he took himself off to the woods “to live deliberately” and alone — notwithstanding that his personal wilderness was only a mile and a half from Concord the sometime narrator of Annika Norlin’s debut novel “The Colony,” she’s already gone full Thoreau Modern city life — “the shops and the cars and the lights on her dependability: “First I stayed late joined book clubs.” But hyperactivity has taken its toll and one day she finds herself unable to get out of bed So off she trots to the northern Swedish countryside where she tosses her iPhone in a lake and settles in to enjoy the din of silence (Europa Editions) But Emelie is not alone an intriguingly heterogeneous group of seven We will discover they’ve been there for some 15 years But can their off-the-grid idyll survive the arrival of an “Outsider” Books Cheryl Strayed has always collected quotes from her favorite writers and used them as solace and inspiration during tough times though Norlin doesn’t provide much of a gloss if you’re not up to date on your Finnish environmentalists That the book fails to properly explore any of these ideas is a major shortcoming Norlin spends so long on backstories for the Colony’s individual members and their practical motives for seeking isolation that there’s not only less space but less narrative necessity for them to share a philosophy Three of them have good cause to fear the law; all seven are complicit in benefits fraud It’s ultimately less ideology than plot that binds the members of the Colony they all seem interested less in living life deliberately than deliberately avoiding life Books In April 1992, Chris McCandless walked into the Alaskan wilderness. If only the whole story had been told from Låke’s curious and blinkered perspective, “The Colony” might have ended up more show than tell, and the more eloquent for it. As it stands, the characterization is thin, the motivations are overdetermined, and the Colony’s endurance demands too steep a suspense of disbelief. Perhaps a different, better book might have been found had Norlin followed Thoreau’s advice and simplified. Arrowsmith is based in New York and writes about books, films and music. Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map the City of Austin officially broke ground on the Colony Park Development on Thursday A ceremony and community celebration brought together community members and business leaders to celebrate the launch of this transformative project Colony Park is a community-led effort to develop 208 acres of City-owned property in Austin the development is projected to deliver as many as 3,000 residential units comprised of single-family homes approximately 230,000 square feet of mixed-use office and approximately 130,000 square feet of mixed-use retail space the project will improve access to health care services and will improve quality of life and access to City resources.  “The Colony Park Development has been a true partnership between the City and the community from the start and worked together to bring real solutions – like more affordable housing and better access to resources I’m excited to see these changes come to life and make a lasting difference for the people who call this community home,” stated Kirk Watson A key phase of the development is the Loyola Town Center where a grocery store and institutional land uses are planned for development including Central Health’s Colony Park Health and Wellness Center This center will provide new healthcare access to Northeast Austin and Travis County residents.   For updates, a project timeline, and more information about the Colony Park Development, visit  austintexas.gov/colonypark.  The husband-and-wife owners of The Colony hotel in Palm Beach have completed their purchase of a luxury historic landmark inn in one of old-school society’s favorite summer spots on New York's Long Island. Andrew and Sarah Wetenhall, who have owned The Colony for nearly a decade, now plan to introduce new amenities — including a restaurant — while preserving the heritage of The Hedges Inn. The sale of the 13-room inn in East Hampton, which is a National Register of Historic Places landmark founded in 1873, was recorded March 17, according to Suffolk County property records. The sale price was $8 million, according to the recorded deed. The Wetenhalls, longtime East Hampton-area residents, plan to reopen The Hedges in May for the area’s popular summer season. “We are committed to preserving the hotel's legacy while infusing it with modern high-touch service that reflects the expectations of today’s discerning travelers,” Sarah Wetenhall, president and CEO of The Colony and now The Hedges, told the Daily News on April 3. “The Hedges isn’t just a hotel — it’s a piece of East Hampton’s heritage and we understand the importance of maintaining its integrity," she said. "As illustrated by what our team has accomplished at The Colony Palm Beach, we believe that hospitality is about more than just service. It’s about building relationships with our guests and becoming a cherished part of the community.” Andrew Wetenhall is a managing director/deputy head of investment banking at Morgan Stanley. Sarah Wetenhall spent more than a decade in the fashion industry, where her primary responsibilities at companies such as Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana and Hugo Boss were brand-building, public relations, marketing and advertising. The Wetenhalls have three school-age children and are active civically in the places where they maintain residences, including New York City, Sag Harbor (in the Hamptons) and Palm Beach. Originally built in the 19th century by John D. Hedges, The Hedges, at 74 James Lane, has been renovated in recent years with modern amenities. For the past three-plus decades, it was owned by the Cumming family. Patriarch John Cumming said in January when The Hedges was under contract to be sold that the property would be in good hands under the Wetenhalls. “I am confident The Hedges will not only sustain its historic significance but evolve to meet the needs and expectations of both locals and travelers,” he said. Once The Hedges reopens in May, the Wetenhalls plan to usher the property “into its next chapter,” Sarah Wetenhall said. In addition to the 13 guest rooms, The Hedges will offer a private three-bedroom residence with the amenities of the full-service inn. A on-site restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner daily with indoor and outdoor dining with 100 seats, Sarah Wetenhall said. Other planned amenities include round-the-clock texting concierge service in addition to a full-service concierge on site, plus curated daily itineraries; 24-hour front-desk assistance; in-room dining; around-town transportation; and full-service beach experiences with buggies stocked with chairs, umbrellas and refreshments. Weekly programing is set to include trivia nights as well as a forum for discussions with area luminaries, among others. Summer events also are set to include bonfire gatherings on the beach. In Palm Beach, the Wetenhalls have owned The Colony, at 155 Hammon Ave., since 2016. They paid a recorded $12 million for the hotel, which had been owned by the Wetenhall family in previous decades. The Colony Hotel’s husband-and-wife owners are buying a luxury historic landmark bed and breakfast in one of old-school society’s favorite summer spots on New York's Long Island. The Colony’s Andrew and Sarah Wetenhall say they have a contract to purchase The Hedges Inn, a 13-room property in East Hampton village. In an announcement sent Jan. 22 to the Daily News, they said the real estate transaction also is a commitment to protecting the National Register of Historic Places landmark for future generations. The sale, confirmed in the announcement by the current owners, is expected to be complete in two to three weeks, Colony officials told the Daily News. The Wetenhalls, longtime East Hampton-area residents, already consider themselves guardians of The Hedges. Andrew Wetenhall is a managing director/deputy head of investment banking at Morgan Stanley. The Wetenhalls have three school-age children and are active civically in the places where they maintain residences, including New York City, Sag Harbor (in the Hamptons) and Palm Beach. “We are dedicated to strengthening community ties while honoring the village’s cultural heritage,” Sarah Wetenhall, The Colony's CEO, said in a prepared statement. “Our goal is to create an experience where guests feel welcomed and valued,” and “tradition and modernity come together.” Originally built in 1873 by John D. Hedges, the Long Island property has been renovated in recent years with modern amenities. The Hedges has “been a cherished part” of the Cumming family for the past three-plus decades, owner John Cumming said in the news release. “As we transition into a new chapter, it is of great personal importance to entrust this legacy to someone with deep appreciation for the unique charm and history of East Hampton,” he said. Under the Wetenhalls’ stewardship, he added, “I am confident The Hedges will not only sustain its historic significance but also evolve to meet the needs and expectations of both locals and travelers.” At The Hedges, the Wetenhalls plan to focus on hospitality and provide a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. A planned restaurant will offer breakfast, lunch and dinner daily; game nights will include bingo and trivia, which have been popular at The Colony for years. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Julie Chen Moonves (@juliechenmoonves) Kirby Hamilton, the co-founder and early financier of Boston-based RIA The Colony Group, has died after a battle with Alzheimer’s. He was 78 years old. Colleagues and friends of Hamilton (pictured with his wife, Melinda) who spoke to Citywire remembered him for his ‘great sense of human nature,’ infatuation with Eastern spirituality and appreciation for bespoke Italian suits from Louis, a once-legendary, now-shuttered boutique in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. All echoed the profundity of his impact on their careers and personal lives. Hamilton’s former business partners, including Michael Nathanson, a lawyer by trade who joined The Colony Group in 2003 and ultimately succeeded Hamilton as its CEO, describe him as something of a visionary. Unlike many other RIA founder/financiers, Hamilton was not an advisor or financial services executive, nor was he a professional private equity investor. United StatesChevron FloridaChevron Palm BeachChevron Why book? The Colony Hotel is the ultimate love letter to the whimsy—and glamor—of old Palm Beach. Previously, all 93 hotel rooms each had their own unique design—meaning the great challenge of the most recent renovation was preserving the array of whimsical colors and patterns that the hotel was best known for while also introducing a greater sense of cohesion throughout the property. With gorgeous indoor and outdoor seating, Swifty’s get an A+ for ambience, but the exuberant prices are really only worth it for dinner (the snapper was divine). The brunch menu is nice but be warned you may end up paying over $30 for a bagel with lox, a shocking amount even for this New Yorker. Their casual eatery, the Pink Paradise café, has yummy smoothies, coffee, and pastries for when you don’t want to commit to a full sit-down meal. The spa is a small treatment room run by the in-residence spa partner, Naturopathica. Guests can book facials and massages with skilled technicians and Naturopathica’s roster of botanical skincare products. I got a 60-minute facial that combined acne-targeting treatments with relaxing facial, neck, and arm massages and left feeling superbly relaxed with glowing skin. Because there is only one treatment room, be sure to book the spa services in advance. The Colony’s saying is “welcome home,” an attitude that reflects its incredible service. From the friendly wait staff to the white-glove valet and the conversational beach team, everyone who works here excels at making you feel dotted on while also feeling completely relaxed and at home. There were several young families with infants enjoying the Pool and beach at The Colony during my stay, as well as mother-daughter duos and multi-generational groups with grandparents. With several adjoining room options and double-bed suites, this is a perfect hotel for group family travel, though there is no special kids programming. ​Accessibility features at The Colony Palm Beach include accessible guest rooms upon request, wheelchair accessibility in the guest room and bathroom, grab bars, shower seat, ADA hotel kit upon request, accessible entrance to all public areas, a chair lift at the pool, and a wheelchair on property for guest use. If golf and tennis is more your speed, guests of The Colony receive access to the Raymond Floyd–designed “Palm Beach Par 3” course—scenically situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal—and the Seaview Park Tennis Center; a full-service facility with a pro shop, seven lit courts for drop-in play, private lessons, and adult and junior clinics. The hotel will also facilitate boat charters, from cocktail cruises to fishing excursions. All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. If you book something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse We understand that time is the greatest luxury which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world The Colony Club is the epitome of what historical fiction should be as the genre all too often misses the mark riddled with anachronisms or carelessly blatant errors Author Shelley Noble deftly balances clearly identified actual people places and events with plausible vibrant fictional characters portrayed in a lively story that draws the reader in holds their interest and tugs at the heartstrings This novel is a masterful work that fully captures the challenges drama and excitement of the establishment of New York’s first ultra-exclusive invitation-only membership-based women’s social club built during the Gilded Age by Stanford White He was the most sought-after architect of the time a member of the prominent Beaux-Arts firm McKim one of the city’s best-dressed women and society darling Elsie de Wolfe was given her first commission to design and fully decorate this elegant establishment with an unlimited budget It launched an enormously successful and lengthy career in the relatively new profession of interior design The Colony Club is told from the points of view of three primary characters; the non-fictional Daisy Harriman and Elsie de Wolfe and the fictional aspiring architect Nora Bromley who is dynamic and central to the novel with the original founding member of The Colony Club 92-year-old Florence “Daisy” Jaffray Hurst Harriman being interviewed by a young journalist about being the first recipient of John F Kennedy’s Presidential Citation of Merit Award for Distinguished Service vivacious and highly intelligent Daisy was a leader from an early age and involved in the typical charitable and civic activities that befit the wife of successful financier J Borden “Bordie” Harriman whom she married when she was nineteen His first cousin was railroad tycoon Edward Harriman wrote letters and led marches; a social reformer determined to improve food purity working and living conditions for the disenfranchised poor and the implementation of child labor laws She became a Wilsonian Democrat and shortly after he became President was appointed by him as a member of the newly founded Congressional Commission on Industrial Relations She ramped up her participation in politics and charitable activities after her beloved husband Bordie died in late 1914 She converted her grand Mount Kisco summer home in Westchester County Harriman participated in the 1919 Versailles Peace Conference and was an advocate for the League of Nations before becoming the first president of the Woman’s National Democratic Club founded in 1922 She was appointed by President FDR as United States Minister to Norway from July 1 Daisy Harriman was at the center of too many world events to detail here and not even vaguely interested in reviewing these achievements with the awed woman set to profile her Instead of an in-depth autobiographical interview the journalist is treated to a look back at the origins of The Colony Club It began when the youthful society matron Mrs Borden Harriman was refused a room at the Waldorf Astoria their 5th Avenue home was being renovated and she needed to be in New York City for a few days during the height of summer season in Newport where her friends were entertaining When she attempted to book the reservation her private secretary was told that the Waldorf “did not cater to unaccompanied ladies no matter who they were.” It was just the impetus needed for Daisy to swiftly convene an organizational meeting of her powerful friends with the intention of building a women’s only club to equal their husbands’ urban bastions such as The Union Club the oldest men’s club in existence in America since 1836 The Metropolitan Club and The Princeton Club Payne Whitney and several members of the Vanderbilt Family were among her chums who helped raise the initial half million dollars They were aided by the participation of pioneering theatrical and literary agent and Broadway producer Elisabeth “Bessie” Marbury a member of a wealthy and socially prominent old New York family with distinguished 17th-century New England ancestors who also became an active founding member of the club Bessie was Elsie de Wolfe’s partner in life for nearly 40 years until Bessie’s death in 1933 Stanford White was then commissioned to design their first clubhouse located at 120 Madison Avenue between East 30th and 31st Streets Not every woman in their social set participated due to their husbands’ objections or because they felt it unnecessary when they could entertain in their own homes There was outside opposition as well once the project was underway from clergymen who viewed it as unseemly and temperance movement leaders who sought a pledge there would be no alcohol served These socially prominent and wealthy female movers and shakers responsible for the inception financing and construction of this grand edifice rivaling the finest private men’s clubs succeeded despite various obstacles with the grand opening occurring in early 1907 In addition to providing overnight lodging It boasted of providing spacious pet kennels and a “stranger’s room” where male guests were received The initiation fee for the original 500 members was $150 with annual dues of $100 which was on par with the most exclusive men’s clubs a few months before the completion of construction when 52-year-old Stanford White was shot to death at close range in front of hundreds of witnesses while attending “Mamzelle Champagne” in the rooftop theater of the original Madison Square Garden which he had designed It would become New York society’s “Scandal of the Century” when details of the case and trial were made public The age of consent was far younger than is currently legal and deemed acceptable today and this middle-aged man had a marked penchant for beautiful young girls whom he showered with gifts as part of his seduction Among those lovelies was artist’s model Evelyn Nesbit a chorus and “Floradora” girl and probably one of the Gibson girls who at age 16 was either seduced or ravaged before becoming his mistress for six months White provided Evelyn and her mother with an allowance and pleasant living quarters while lavishing extravagant gifts of furs designer clothing and fine jewelry to the girl Two years after their relationship ended on good terms and with her theatrical career on the wane 19-year-old Evelyn married Pittsburgh multimillionaire Harry Kendall Thaw He was insanely jealous and a brutal sadist who during his undergraduate years had been expelled and given three hours to leave Harvard University’s campus after accusations of “immoral practices” additionally intimidating both faculty and fellow students His inappropriate behaviors earned him the status of social pariah in New York and he was deeply envious of Stanford White’s sphere of influence murderer Henry Thaw stood over the body and declared “I killed him because he ruined my wife.” Almost immediately the immensely popular architect’s luminous reputation was permanently besmirched his wife and son lived in the family home on Gramercy Park or stayed at Box Hill situated on sixty acres on the north shore of Long Island “Stanny” as friends and good clients called him maintained a separate Manhattan apartment architect Lawrence Grant White and his wife Laura Astor Chanler had produced eight children and 35 grandchildren.) Stanford White’s legacy of architecturally significant public buildings and homes became sadly overshadowed by his private life in the court of public opinion Thaw’s devoted mother spared no expense in “The Trial of the Century” defense of her darling son the Millionaire prisoner was granted special privileges including permission to wear his own custom tailored clothing meals delivered from Delmonico’s complete with wine books and cigars and comfortable bedding complete with maid service Evelyn was apparently given a significant sum of money to enumerate in court the alleged abuses from Stanford White Thaw was tried twice with the first ending in a mistrial and the second with a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity with a life sentence in a mental institution which was later overturned He was then set free to pursue future questionable escapades which were routinely covered up through significant expenditures to injured parties He remained a thorough-going reprobate until his death The fictional gifted artist Nora Bromley’s role in The Colony Club centers on her training as an aspiring architect and subsequent employment as well as her relationship with her family and coworkers including a budding romance She was first hired as a draughtsman by Stanford White and later assigned to work with Elsie de Wolfe on the technical aspects of interior design talented and possessed a driving ambition and steely determination to design and build a hospital for tuberculosis patients Using a small legacy from her late father and money earned from tutoring she was about to graduate from the New York School of Applied Design when the novel begins a modern hospital with rooms filled with light and air rendered in impressively detailed watercolors won first prize in the student competition judged by a panel that included the eminent architect Stanford White The $50 cash prize also came with an opportunity to interview for a junior staff position with the McKim As the only female draughtsman in a firm that was all male except for the clerical staff Nora was subjected to covert and even open hostility that sometimes escalated to petty theft of her drafting and art materials and outright sabotage She refrained from complaining to the project manager working long hours on difficult assignments with short deadlines Her detailed watercolors of elevations as well as technical layouts required by the civil engineering team earned her admiration she resented being assigned as technical advisor and sketch artist for Elsie de Wolfe who had great visions fabulous taste and tremendous style but no understanding of load-bearing walls electrical conduits and plumbing when designing the interiors She often left the country on buying sprees leaving Nora to coordinate with the construction crew Ultimately the results of their joint labors was a dazzling departure from dark heavy wooden furnishing as the rooms were fitted with light chintz fabric prints and delicate chandeliers and light fixtures that harmonized with the antiques furnishings and art collected during her two year shopping spree in top European markets Nora Bromley feared her career would crash to an end after Stanford White’s murder when a jealous spiteful male co-worker deliberately lied to the press that she was one of White’s “young protégées” Her roommates and landlady evicted her from her rooming house and her older sister banned her from her home Elsie de Wolfe and Nora Bromley came from radically different backgrounds but overcame prejudices and obstacles to complete the vision of The Colony Club It became a unique club for upper-class women to socialize and to gather together to exchange ideas to help effect social change including universal suffrage The Colony Club quickly outgrew its original home These same forward-thinking innovators organized and built an equally grand larger clubhouse located at 564 Park Avenue with additional amenities and a liquor license which opened in 1916 and continues to flourish today the original club became the East Coast headquarters of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA) Shelley Noble consistently earns top marks for solid history achieved with thorough conscientious research combined with her remarkable gift for storytelling her best-selling novel The Tiffany Girls garnered rave reviews for a riveting novel about the largely unknown female artists who crafted the glassworks studio iconic lamps The Colony Club is certain to be a critical success and fan favorite Readers like this reviewer may well emulate Alice and “go down the rabbit hole” for several days lost in a pleasant reverie of researching related topics About Shelley Noble: Shelley Noble is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 16 novels of historical fiction historical mystery and contemporary women’s fiction she now lives in New Jersey half way between the shore where she loves visiting vintage lighthouses and carousels and 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Fabrics from Schumacher, a longtime partner of The Colony, dominate the trifecta of bedrooms as well as the Renzo Mongiardino–inspired den with its bright decidedly Palm Beach textile pattern swathing the ceiling too “I live for upholstered walls,” gushes Wetenhall Bathroom tiles exude a Spanish and Italian look nods to the one at Yves Saint Laurent’s onetime countryside abode in Normandy Incorporating The Colony’s signature pink into the bungalow was an essential move and it makes a particularly bold impression as a series of porcelain Ginori 1735 plates emblazoned with florals that match the linens draping the dining table “The bungalow has this continental flair of old Europe that fits so well on the island because of Palm Beach’s architectural influences and reconstructing them here,” explains Wetenhall “Those design references were so strong in the 1920 and ’30s and you can sense it when you walk around the town.” often checked into for a few nights at most families spend large amounts of time holed up in the residences “so we wanted every corner to feel like a home making it a place where at the end of the day you want to cozy up,” says Mondadori Weaving in one-of-a-kind pieces help cement that inviting atmosphere “We placed an antique birdcage in the living room on top of the antique cabinet and for me it’s the sort of element that gives the bungalow the Cabana mood and a skirt born from Schumacher Brigitte Stripe which meld with a vintage dressing table sourced in Palm Beach are spruced up with Villa Bologna Pottery’s Amphora lamps Log in to leave a comment This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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While some hotels offer logoed shirts or plush bathrobes for guests to buy and take home as a remembrance of their travel experience The Colony Hotel is taking that retail endeavor to another level including a new on-site boutique and a website although shoppers can still find Colony-logoed apparel The array of offerings includes luxe and exclusive co-branded items reflecting the hotel’s and Palm Beach’s “playful spirit,” including such items as hand-embroidered Stubbs & Wootton loafers ($650) depicting scenes from The Colony’s bespoke hand-painted lobby wallpaper by London-based de Gournay people are increasingly seeking products that feel unique personal and reflective of their experiences,” The Colony’s co-owner and CEO Sarah Wetenhall told the Daily News recently “This desire is particularly evident when it comes to luxury items and hotel merchandise,” she said “Guests want to wear and flaunt pieces that not only speak to their style but also to where they’ve been and the memories they’ve made The Colony Edit offers our guests to do just that — bring home a lasting reminder of their time at The Colony and the unforgettable experiences (in Palm Beach) that come with it.”  Currently featured online at www.thecolonyedit.com and in the hotel’s new 300-square-foot boutique 6 adjacent to the hotel’s lobby (otherwise known as The Living Room) It ranges from a set of three Titleist Pro VI golf balls depicting The Colony’s Johnnie Brown mascot to Colony-logoed women’s Petite Plume silk pajamas ($295) and Vilebrequin children’s and men’s swim trunks ($160-$310) in the hotel’s de Gournay wallpaper pattern The color pink is certainly visible; it’s part of the identity of The Colony which is known among fans as the Pink Paradise due to its exterior pink façade accessory and other companies takes “great care” to ensure products “reflect The Colony’s values of quality exclusivity and craftsmanship,” Wetenhall said who years ago spent more than a decade working in the fashion industry with such companies as Calvin Klein said The Colony Edit boutique and website will be updated regularly The mix will always showcase a variety of items such as specially designed jewelry by Florentine designer Carolina Bucci and custom porcelain and linens in partnership with Casa Cabana As much as it all is aimed at reflecting The Colony’s vibe it’s also meant to be a retail expression of “our Palm Beach community” where “relaxation and glamour co-exist perfectly,” Wetenhall said polished sophistication that is the essence of Palm Beach style and design.”   Some Colony Edit items — from one-of-a-kind pieces to apparel that calls for different sizes — may not be available right away and must be ordered in advance call The Colony at 561-655-5430 or visit www.thecolonypalmbeach.com or www.thecolonyedit.com Federal immigration authorities on Monday planned to conduct a targeted operation on "criminals & illegal immigrants" in a housing development outside of Houston that’s been under scrutiny from conservative lawmakers and media for selling land to undocumented people, Gov. Greg Abbott said it remained unclear whether anyone had been arrested as nearly half a dozen law enforcement and government agencies were silent on details Abbott initially said in a social media post that he had worked with President Donald Trump's immigration adviser a majority Latino 33,000-acre development some 30 miles outside of the nation’s fourth-largest city in neighboring Liberty County think tanks and Texas lawmakers had dubbed it as a safe haven for undocumented people often painting it as a cartel-run crime hub “The operation began hours before my post. Long before my post anyone in the area would’ve known about the operation,” Abbott said after hinting at an imminent raid for weeks in other posts One of the developers is a major campaign donor to Abbott Spokespersons for Abbott referred questions about the operation to the Department of Homeland Security which did not respond to emails seeking information whose troopers were assisting federal agents Meanwhile, a DPS sergeant suggested to the Houston Chronicle that Monday's operations were typical for state police in the area just like we’ve been doing for two years now,” DPS Sgt “I guess the governor put out a tweet or something It’s the same thing we’ve been doing.” (A top DPS spokesperson said Burse’s comments were not well-informed on this subject.”) Any widespread arrests targeting residents of Colony Ridge for their immigration status would be among the most aggressive law enforcement actions to date since the development became right-wing lightning rod in 2023 As calls for action mounted in 2023, Abbott directed the state Legislature to address the development during special sessions. But lawmakers showed little appetite to do much of anything after testimony from Liberty County officials and the developer disputed claims circulating in right-wing circles “Why are we even here doing this?" one state lawmaker questioned during a hearing But a few months later, the U.S. Department of Justice stepped in with enforcement when it sued the developers in December 2023 for allegedly running a predatory lending scheme that preyed on Latino homebuyers The Department accused the developer of luring Latino homebuyers with targeted Spanish ads and blitzing them with high-pressure sales tactics into high-interest seller-financed mortgages that many failed to pay before losing their homes The developer allegedly repeated the process sometimes selling the same piece of land to a series of buyers during the four-year period reviewed by the Justice Department Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton later sued the developers as well over similar accusations despite having received complaints from residents for years about the developer’s lending practices Both lawsuits remain pending in federal court Colony Ridge Chief Executive Officer John Harris said that DPS has been working in the development for two years and that he was grateful for the efforts from Abbott Homan and “all those involved in rooting out criminal illegals in Texas.” so we are fully supportive of these efforts,” Harris said in a statement “We also know that Colony Ridge remains one of the safest communities of its size anywhere in Texas and we are proud of our residents and their desire to make this community a vibrant Sisters SuEllen and Keilah Sanchez were once Colony Ridge customers before they turned to raising awareness about the allegations against the developers The prospect of raids in Colony Ridge was “bittersweet,” they wrote in a statement Greg Abbott is finally addressing the serious issues in the area we cannot ignore the fact that many residents moved to Colony Ridge after being misled by marketing that promised them the American Dream,” the sisters said have been living in substandard conditions facing extreme challenges such as severe flooding The true story of Colony Ridge is not just about policy — it’s about thousands of families trapped in a cycle of broken promises and dangerous living conditions As attention is finally drawn to this crisis we must ensure that the real experiences of these residents are not ignored.” Even the suggestion of raids is likely to cause wide panic in the community Cesar Espinosa, the director of Familias Inmigrantes y Estudiantes en la Lucha, an immigrant-led civil rights organization in Houston, drove around the development Monday morning while streaming on Facebook live a DPS trooper pulled him over for allegedly not having a front license plate even though he did “I must not know how to do my job,” the trooper told him after seeing the plates on the vehicle DPS did not respond to a request for comment about the incident “Who knows what else could have happened,” Espinosa said “That’s the fear that we have in a lot of these communities.” The governor's post also appeared to catch local government officials by surprise “Would’ve been nice if the government let us know,” Liberty County Judge Jay Knight told the Houston Landing Disclosure: Facebook has been a financial supporter of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors. 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TribFest 2025 is presented by JPMorganChase Choose an amount or learn more about membership an actor and producer who helped found the Colony Theatre in 1976 and served as its artistic director from 1984 to 2017 I met Barbara Beckley 35 years ago when she came to see a workshop production of one of my plays That play was called Could I Have This Dance, and she got it and it was a wonderful production with rave reviews and many awards, including the American Theatre Critics Association giving the Steinberg New Play Award in 1992 I have since seen that play produced in regional theatres across the country (and Off-Off-Broadway) and Barbara’s production at the Colony was what I call “star-flight”: It just soared every night It just seemingly lifted people up and transported them to another place There was glorious laughter and tears at the end told our stage manager that she once left the theatre started driving home thinking about the play and had to pull over and bawl her eyes out She was the consummate producer; no detail was too small to be overlooked Aftershocks featured a set that was a cutaway of a mobile home so the audience could see inside the home and the surrounding environment outdoors We had just finished our technical rehearsal and notes overseeing marketing and publicity for the next show She was still there when I was ready to leave and I asked her how long she was going to stay She told me there was one cricket soundtrack for under the trailer on stage right and a separate cricket soundtrack for under the trailer on stage left—and she wasn’t happy with the balance so she was going to stay and refine it until it was just right Barbara knew every subscriber at the Colony—not just their faces and the things that were going on in their lives A subscriber would turn up at the theatre to see a show and Barbara would say something like How’s the kitchen remodel going?” Or she’d say That hip replacement is working wonders; you’re ready to jump the hurdles.” I learned so much from Barbara just from watching her And I owe a great deal to her for many of the successes I’ve had She did that rare thing: She recommended a play She actually stuck her neck out and said a kind word Everyone who saw it said it should be done in New York So we sent it to New York—we “sprayed and prayed,” shipping it to every theatre we could find that had a New York zip code Every one one of those parcels came back saying Barbara Beckley rarely traveled—she was self-sewn to the operation of the Colony—but she happened to be in New York visiting some friends who had an Off-Off-Broadway theatre They had just lost the rights to an all-girl musical and were dismayed we just did one and our audiences loved it.” That was all it took: The Village called us and asked for it It was a huge success and eventually went Off-Broadway to the Cherry Lane and produced around this country and internationally It opened in Belgrade (translated into Serbian) in October 2018 and ran successfully there until the pandemic shutdown in 2020 Our show’s long theatrical life is all thanks to Barbara Barbara instilled an atmosphere of collaborative creativity and respectful There was an integrity level there that was unequaled My daughter got to do a play at the Colony when she was 8 years old Ray was intimately involved: He loved the camaraderie of theatre compared to being cooped up in his study writing novels unforgettable experience with that production; I think it changed her life The lights of all our stages are just a tiny bit dimmer today because we no longer have Barbara Beckley in our world dedicating her life to this discipline and majesty we call theatre Support American Theatre: a just and thriving theatre ecology begins with information for all. Please join us in this mission by joining TCG which entitles you to copies of our quarterly print magazine and helps support a long legacy of quality nonprofit arts journalism ©2025 Theatre Communications Group Each gift is a stitch in the tapestry that celebrates our resilience Donate to TCG! A major music venue and restaurant in Dallas-Fort Worth is closing: Lava Cantina, which has been open in The Colony since 2017 is closing down for what it says will be a "thorough renovation" of the space following a final week of year-end shows including a blowout on New Year's Eve Lava Cantina was from father-and-son Steve and Ian Vaughn who pooled their passions and experience to create Lava Cantina a restaurant and music venue they debuted in Baton Rouge Steve worked in the music industry for over 40 years while Ian was previously COO at Raising Cane's who left to focus on opening what he called "his dream restaurant." The Colony location was a spinoff and the third Lava Cantina at the time described by Ian as "Creole with a Mexican twist," which incorporated elements from his South Louisiana roots with Mexican and margaritas They closed the Baton Rouge location in 2018 but The Colony location prevailed — even surviving a COVID closure due in no small part to its role as a concert venue: The 28,000-square-foot space with a capacity of 1,800 was a hugely popular musical destination hosting close to 300 shows a year — everything from local acts like Pat Green to crowd-pleasing cover bands in every genre Most shows were free along with your restaurant bill they generally kept show admission prices low The venture eventually spawned an entertainment company for the Vaughns who booked and promoted tours around the U.S The venue did not respond to requests for comment but according to their statement they'll host select private parties and events during the shutdown an employee in the events department said that they were not accepting any reservations for events musicians who'd performed at the venue stated that it had been acquired by Live Nation and would reopen as a live music venue only Live Nation also did not respond to a request for comment A current employee said the staff had received no information about what the new concept would be but that the projected reopening would be in April Editor's note: The top Dallas news of the week is chock-full of happenings in the restaurant scene. Exciting openings include a burger joint's new location, BBQ hidden gem, and the new Gas Monkey IceHouse from Richard Rawlings. Get the details on the most popular Dallas stories of the week below, and then head to our event planner for some weekend fun 1. Award-winning Dallas burger joint opens location in Forney An ambitious burger restaurant from Dallas has debuted in Forney Blues Burgers is from Howard and Catherine Baldwin who opened the original Blues Burgers near Love Field in Dallas in 2014 2. Family Tex-Mex shutters and more Dallas restaurant news This roundup of Dallas restaurant news has one tragic closure but also some upbeat reopenings and relocations 3. Hidden gem BBQ spot in Grand Prairie boasts up-close golf course views There’s a hidden gem for BBQ now open in Grand Prairie 4. Dallas celeb Richard Rawlings opens Gas Monkey IceHouse at The Colony the new concept from automotive icon and DFW native Richard Rawlings 5. Dallas foodie fave restaurant Cris and John relocates after 7 years A major Dallas foodie favorite is on the move Cris and John Vietnamese Street Food is leaving its location in Far North Dallas at 5555 Preston Oaks Rd. and moving yet further north to 6090 Campbell Rd. in a shopping center at the corner of Preston Road The Colony Hotel has been decking the palms Just days after Focus Financial Group announced that Homan Wealth Advisors will join Buckingham Strategic Wealth to boost The Colony Group Connecticut headquartered Focus partner firm GYL Financial Strategies has formally joined The Colony Group adding $6.6 billion to its assets under management GYL has been with Focus Financial since 2016 and provides customized solutions for institutional and private clients along with investment management As well as taking the number of Colony offices across the country to 100 the addition of GYL also enhances its institutional practice in both capabilities and scale – doubling its size in one move Former GYL chief executive officer Gerry Goldberg has joined Colony as part of the deal as divisional president alongside Wendy Hartman of Buckingham Strategic Wealth “Our guiding principle is that the interests of the client come first and that we should strive for constant improvement and innovation to serve them,” said Goldberg and we consider it a privilege to help them navigate significant financial and life events Joining Colony provides a wide variety of tools that enhance the abilities of our advisors to meet our clients’ evolving needs I am excited to be part of the leadership team while remaining connected to our clients as a division president at the combined company.” There have been eight mergers into Colony so far in 2024 “We are thrilled to welcome GYL and its highly skilled and motivated network of talented professionals to our firm,” said Adam Birenbaum “GYL is an excellent partner to further reinforce our commitment to empowering clients with outstanding advice and capabilities for achieving their financial goals.” Shop a curated assortment from the brand's Summer 2025 collection and iconic heritage pieces beginning January 31 British luxury fashion house Burberry will present an exclusive pop-up shopping experience at The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach January 31 through February 2 Guests are invited to peruse the pop-up and shop a curated assortment of new pieces from the brand’s Summer 2025 collection as well as Burberry’s iconic heritage trench coats Burberry will complement the trunk show shopping with Palm Beach programming For more information, visit burberry.com or thecolonypalmbeach.com » SUBSCRIBE Tweets by pbillustrated is continuing to consolidate by merging Gratus Capital an Atlanta-based partner firm with $3.8 billion in assets under management The deal is expected to close in the third quarter Gratus was founded in 2005 by CEO Hank McLarty and focuses on high-net-worth individuals and families “Gratus’ expanding team is a strong fit for our organization,” said Adam Birenbaum, who became CEO of Colony after it was recently merged with Buckingham Strategic Wealth “Their culture and processes have enabled their growth and the resources we are cultivating at Colony will be deployed to help firms like Gratus maintain and accelerate that growth.” Focus bought out the management teams of Colony and Kovitz and converted them to “hub” firms that will acquire other Focus partner RIAs Mid-Continent Capital and NEIRG Wealth Management Related:Focus Financial Partners Appoints New Execs, Including Several from Connectus will serve as Colony’s chief legal and risk officer will serve as co-president alongside Zinovy Iosovich Diana Britton is the Executive Editor of WealthManagement.com, covering independent broker/dealers and RIAs from all angles. She's also the host of The Healthy Advisor a podcast focused on advisor health and wellbeing RIA Edge 100: Growing Rapidly but Responsibly What truly sets peak performing retirement plans apart Tech Stacks & Growth Strategies for Future-Ready Advisory Firms Ask the Experts: Grow Your Practice with Philanthropy: Comparing DAFs and Private Foundations See how advisors are combining active and passive strategies for optimal portfolio results Registered in England & Wales with number 01835199 A dining room can be the perfect place for hosts to display their sense of fashion It also can be a great place to raise money for important causes when The Colony Hotel again hosted the “Come Together Tabletop Event” to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation The ballroom was packed with people surrounding dining tables with striking floral arrangements from more than 15 design firms Their creations transformed the tables into colorful and elegant settings that showcase that latest decor and lifestyle trends which prepared its table an eye-catching tablecloth evoking the flowers of Cuba; Design by Tula which presented a tabletop with items in Mediterranean colors to suggest the Italian coast; and Sean Rush Art & Home which employed a setting inspired by Turkish Other designers and firms included House of L Designs Andrea Stark & Jennifer McGrath for Ashley Stark Home This marked the third year for the tabletop event which made its debut at The Colony in 2023 taking a nod from similar fundraising projects organized by Holiday House in New York City and The Hamptons Holiday House was founded by cancer survivor Iris Dankner who served as a co-chairwoman for the Palm Beach event Jill Brooke of the website FlowerPowerDaily.com judged the floral centerpieces An investigation is underway following a SWAT raid in The Colony where officials rescued 88 animals and recovered the remains of 22 deceased animals — victims of an apparent animal hoarding situation off the 4800 block of Alta Oaks Lane The Colony Police Department and Animals Services said they were responding to dozens of welfare tips from concerned community members who believed the animals were subjected to neglect and cruelty James Barfield with The Colony PD said in a statement his team uncovered 24 dogs Most had respiratory illnesses or other infectious diseases The house was deemed unfit for human or animal occupants Barfield told Fox 4 News that his officers anticipated a confrontation with the homeowners due to previous interactions they agreed to leave the house when presented with a warrant The homeowners' names have not yet been released They have 10 days to appear before a judge and make their case as to why their animals should be returned to them they could face charges ranging from a misdemeanor to a third-degree felony The 88 surviving animals are currently receiving veterinary care Once determined not to have communicable diseases they’ll go to a variety of local rescue groups and boarding facilities for foster placements According to a statement from The Colony PD more information will be released when details become available but the rescues will post on their sites if they are given the all-clear to find permanent or foster placements for the surviving animals Last week, The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach debuted a design collaboration that blends Palm Beach whimsy with Italian artistry at its newest Residence wrought iron-gated corridor off Hammon Avenue the Cabana Bungalow brings guests from the realm of ordinary to the extraordinary past the private pool reserved for those fortunate enough to stay there Offering a rare fusion of design history and Palm Beach’s effortless charm the Cabana Bungalow is not merely a place to rest; it’s a statement of style and sophistication the Bungalow opens up to a well-appointed living room where Italian decorator Verde Visconti—a master of weaving color and the warmth of inviting interiors—provided the inspiration and the subtle elegance of textured grasscloth walls Visconti’s eclectic sensibility is reflected in every detail from the bespoke Cabana x Magnetic Midnight poufs to the Japanese black cabinet sourced at auction from Doyle New York the founder and editor-in-chief of Cabana Magazine in collaboration with interior designer Ashley Hicks this little jewel box is the very embodiment of Cabana’s design ethos Delving into the brand’s archives to channel the spirit of iconic interiors and the visionary decorators who have shaped design history Mondadori and Hicks not only celebrated the past but reimagined it with a contemporary edge they brought together the best of Palm Beach glamour and Cabana’s aspirational If bohemian-chic à la Yves Saint Laurent’s Villa Mabrouka is what tickles your fancy the dining room gives a nod to the famed Tangier retreat Faux bamboo chairs and porcelain plates by Ginori 1735—in colors exclusively designed for Cabana—bring together refined taste with a dash of whimsey inspired by yet another Yves Saint Laurent property all-tile kitchen island—a playful and somewhat irreverent focal point full patterns and rich textures envelop the space bold style of English designer David Hicks a newly launched capsule collection debuted as well bringing a tactile dimension to this already visual feast Featuring custom floral linens inspired by Palm Beach’s decorated gardens and Cabana’s signature Ginori plates—reimagined in The Colony’s signature pink—this collection perfectly mirrors the melding of luxury and local charm But what fun would a collaboration be if there wasn’t a little party to celebrate it? the President & Owner of The Colony Hotel and Mondadori hosted an Italian-inspired aperitivo where guests were able to explore every corner of the impeccably styled Bungalow followed by an intimate alfresco dinner under the hotel’s hanging garden The event drew some of Palm Beach’s chicest and Sarah Bray-West—each eagerly anticipating their first glimpse of the meticulously curated Residence Cabana Bungalow is not your typical hotel “suite,” but an immersive one-of-a-kind experience not to be missed at this Pink Paradise All Images: Greg Kessler Studios & Capehart Photography Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on all the latest fashion news and juicy industry gossip document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "a117b2f74499de2fd631ff91ddc4a345" );document.getElementById("d628b68082").setAttribute( "id" and website in this browser for the next time I comment GET OUR HAUTEST STORIES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX Friends enjoy drinks in one of the many pools Guests enjoy one of the WorldSprings pools Imagine immersing yourself in the warm waters of a cenote in central Mexico taking a dip in the hot springs within Japanese sukiya architecture or basking in a crystal-clear thermal pool in Bali Now you can enjoy these and other globally inspired soaking experiences at WorldSprings an innovative new wellness venue that opened this summer in The Colony Spanning 10 acres overlooking a quiet greenbelt behind Grandscape WorldSprings offers a fun and relaxing oasis for Denton County residents In addition to more than three dozen soaking pools that simulate mineral-rich waters from different countries cold plunge pools and healthy food and beverage options With a focus on making wellness accessible to everyone WorldSprings also has a separate ADA-compliant universal changing room and wheelchair ramps throughout the property visitors receive a digital wristband that acts as a key to a private locker Cabanas are also available for rent by calling WorldSprings at 844-476-2546 “We’ve been getting several inquiries about birthday parties and bachelorette parties,” Jackie Stauffer adding that the venue also offers yoga classes in the Sanctuary room Signage on each of the soaking pools explains the regional origins mineral content and potential health benefits which range from relieving muscle aches and improving sleep to lowering blood pressure “Some of the pools are even great for gastrointestinal health or reducing inflammation,” Stauffer noted visitors can add a sumptuous spa treatment such as a Swedish massage or a customized facial Although a relaxing soak is especially refreshing in the heat of summer the venue plans to be open 365 days a year we can raise the temperature of the pools,” explained Stauffer adding that three firepits throughout the property also turn on automatically each evening WorldSprings Dallas is located at 3240 Plano Parkway in The Colony Soak rates start at $59 for adults and $45 for kids and include towel service and access to the saunas, lounge chairs, changing rooms and on-site café. WorldSprings also offers membership plans. 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dogs in crates that were too small for them to stand or move around; and multiple cats sharing small crates The 22 deceased animals included cats found in plastic bags stored in the freezer Many of the animals' eyes were sealed shut or else had respiratory problems due to the high amount of ammonia from urine According to Fox 4 the couple’s own high school-aged children reported them to The Colony Animal Services but the judge denied their request and gave custody of all animals to The Colony Animal Services and other animal welfare organizations The couple were not charged until the police could conduct necropsy results Both were each charged with 12 counts of Cruelty to Non-Livestock Animals under Texas Penal Code 42.092 which carries a potential penalty of 2-10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000 Animals that are in the care of The Colony Animal Services will eventually be available for adoption and will be posted online at thecolonytx.gov/animalservices or else available for in-person visits at the TCAS Animal Shelter The shelter is also in need of donations including Purina One dry dog food, Purina One dry kitten/cat food, and Fancy Feast wet kitten/cat food; ways to donate can be found on their linktree According to figures from Dallas County Two will have to be determined in runoff elections a candidate must earn 50 percent of the votes.): once dressed up in an Indian outfit to portray U.S TexasFritz’s Adventure plans a location in The Colony TexasThis will be the second location for the eatertainment company after Branson Fritz’s Adventure will open at the Grandscape in The Colony mirroring the nine-year-old original in Branson The Branson-based company said the second location will expand Fritz’s Adventure’s blend of indoor and outdoor activities Fritz’s Adventure features attractions designed to inspire adventure and foster connections among visitors the new Fritz’s Adventure offers an indoor-outdoor zipline course The cafe offers menu items including sandwiches “We are thrilled to open our doors at Grandscape and become a part of one of the nation’s top entertainment hubs,” Matt Engram owner and CEO of Chief of Fritz’s Adventure “Our mission is to create ‘wow’ moments by providing a space where families and friends can come together to challenge themselves and make lasting memories.” Related:III Forks ‘reinvents the steakhouse’ at its new flagship in Addison, Texas Park entry tickets start at $19 Monday through Thursday Ticket options include access to all unharnessed attractions Inspired by the adventurous spirit of their five boys and it captured the attention of visitors in Branson The new location in The Colony aims to continue the tradition offering a blend of adventure and discovery Fritz’s Adventure is at 5651 Nebraska Furniture Mart Drive Contact Ron Ruggless at [email protected] Follow him on X/Twitter: @RonRuggless Nation’s Restaurant News / Restaurant Hospitality Ron Ruggless serves as a senior editor for Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN.com) and Restaurant Hospitality (Restaurant-Hospitality.com) online and print platforms He joined NRN in 1992 after working 10 years in various roles at the Dallas Times Herald newspaper He also edited several printings of the Zagat Dining Guide for Dallas-Fort Worth and his articles and photographs have appeared in Food & Wine Ron Ruggless’ areas of expertise include foodservice mergers Ron Ruggless is a frequent moderator and panelist at industry events ranging from the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators (MUFSO) conference to RestaurantSpaces the Council of Hospitality and Restaurant Trainers the National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Group local restaurant associations and the Horeca Professional Expo in Madrid Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality (1992 to present) Features Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1989-1991) Restaurant Critic and Food Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1987-1988) Editing Roles – Dallas Times Herald (1982-1987) Editing Roles – Charlotte (N.C.) Observer (1980-1982) Editing Roles – Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald (1978-1980) Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RonRuggless LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ronruggless Instagram: @RonRuggless Employees learned of closure when arriving for work Monday