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Downtown at the
Gardens and Big
Dog Ranch Rescue
(BDRR) raised a
stein on Oct. 11 for
the second annual
Barks and Brews,
which benefited Big
Dog Ranch Rescue.
“We are thrilled
to partner with Big
Dog Ranch Rescue Erin Devlin and William Nicoloso

Kathleen Restino, Jamie Deleeuw, Sara Bob Simmons, Keaton Davis, Shelly Britt Knoth, Bethany and Paul Smykay
Ferguson Davis

for another successful Barks and Brews event,” stated
Erin Devlin, marketing manager for Downtown at the
Gardens. “BDRR is a true champion for dogs in Palm
Beach County and we are honored to spotlight them and
all the good they’re doing for man’s best friend.”
Christopher Kraus, Lauree Simmons, John Ryan More than 300 guests enjoyed unlimited beer tastings
from Funky Buddha Brewery, Ocean Republic Brewing

Matt and Katharine Boris Gerald Miller, Laurie Gagne

Co., Twisted Trunk
Brewing, S team
Horse Brewing,
Tequesta Brewing
Co. and Due South
Allie Stiles, Andrew Prestianni Jeff Ducote and Taylor Komlo Hannah Abell, Taylor and Missy Moxley, Nicole Anthony Brewing, delicious
bites from Yard
House, Grimaldi’s
and Sloan’s Ice
Cream and live Marti Ziegelbauer, Cindi Korchak
entertainment with
their favorite canines.
BDRR also brought a dozen
dogs of all ages and breeds
that were available for
adoption at the event.
“Our mission is to save
dogs of all breeds from
certain death, provide a
loving, transitional home
while preparing dogs for
their forever families,” said
Lauree Simmons, president
and founder of BDRR.
“Our goal is to save 5,000
dogs each year, to heal and Francine and Roger Kirk
place them with loving
families and to educate 250,000 people about proper dog
care and the importance of spaying and neutering. A big
thank you to Downtown at the Gardens for hosting this
annual event. Because of their support tonight, five more
furry friends have a loving place to call home.”
For more information, please visit www.
downtownatthegardens.com or call (561) 727-2640. To
adopt a dog from Big Dog Ranch Rescue, visit https://
bdrr.org/ or call (561) 791-6465.
About Downtown At The Gardens
Downtown at the Gardens is a lifestyle center located in
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., featuring a unique collection
of shops and restaurants, including Whole Foods, Cobb
16 Theaters, Yard House and many more. Accented by an
abundance of signature events, pet-friendly atmosphere,
family-centric experiences, and so much more, Downtown
at the Gardens is a favorite in Palm Beach Gardens.
The stylish venue, conveniently located in Palm Beach
Gardens between West Palm Beach and Jupiter, features
a collection of local boutiques and dining options sure
to please any palate. Discover something special at
Downtown at the Gardens! Downtown at the Gardens
is located at 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens, Palm Beach
Gardens, Fla.
Photos by Tracey Benson Photography