Palm Beach County was the only county in Florida with two restaurants featured on OpenTable “Top 100 Restaurants in America” list. OpenTable’s 2019 “Top 100” list includes a Palm Beach popular hotspot and an intimate French restaurant in Tequesta.

The “Top 100 Restaurants in America” list was released this week.  The data was gathered and compiled by the global online reservation service, OpenTable, which seats 131 million diners each month at more than 54,000 restaurants nationwide. “Whether a restaurant has received national accolades or is built on local fanfare, our Top 100 reflects diners’ favorite culinary experiences across the country,” Andrea Johnston, COO at OpenTable, said via news release. “What ultimately ties these restaurants together is…

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Art enthusiasts are invited to join the Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery and School of Art, located at 373 Tequesta Drive, in Tequesta. Unite with Lighthouse ArtCenter members and associates on the third Thursday evening of each month. The next evening is scheduled for December 19, 2019 at 5:30 pm.  

Enjoy a glass of wine and nibble on hors d' oeuvres during the reception featuring enjoyable, social activities. Some of the events presented are art demonstrations, informative lectures, concerts, live performances and gallery discussions.

The Lighthouse ArtCenter School of Art offers “classes for children and adults, beginner through professional levels in ceramics, drawing, encaustic, jewelry, painting (acrylics, oils, and watercolors), photography,…

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Gather the whole family and head to North Palm Beach this Friday night for a Trolley ride with Santa before he heads back to the North Pole for the holidays.

In addition to the continuous Trolley rides with Santa and Mrs. Claus, the event will also feature Christmas carols and viewing many homes decorated in North Palm Beach with holiday lights.

The Santa Trolley Rides run continuously from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm and will be departing from the Veterans Memorial Park, across from the Village of North Palm Beach Library. The holiday Trolley rides last approximately 15 minutes and cost $1 dollar per person or $5 dollars per family.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be posing for photos after the Trolley rides. No reservations are required, just show up and all…

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Mounts Botanical Gardens, located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach, is once again reveling in the holiday season.  Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County is a 14-acre living plant museum. There are 25 unique garden areas. Each garden within our collection is a living exhibit, with plants chosen specifically to tell a story to visitors. Celebrate the Garden of Lights at Mounts Botanical Gardens. During the holiday season the gardens are even more spectacular with twinkling lights luminating all around.

This time of year, the gardens will be “all a-twinkle” celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas. Enjoy the glittering evenings during the 2019 holiday season. Beautiful gem-toned lights light up the abundant tropical foliage. Magnificent…

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 Bing Crosby said it best: “There’s no place like home for the holidays”. What about a new home for the holidays? If you’ve been looking for a new home in Palm Beach County now is a great time to get the house you’ve had your eye on.

Some folks think this time of year is not ideal with back to back holidays, family and traditions. However, other knowledgeable home buyers know that this is fantastic time to pick up great housing deals. According to the National Association of Realtors, real estate agents report that November through February is an opportunist chance to purchase real estate.  This time of year brings in buyers who know they’re in for an exciting deal by acquiring property when no one else considers the opportunity.

Amongst other…

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Martin County is home to one of the most bio-diverse lagoon ecosystems in the Northern Hemisphere. It is situated right here in our own backyard, Martin County, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon.  

The St. Lucie Inlet is one of the most bio-diverse estuaries in North America. It separates the barrier islands of Hutchison Island and Jupiter Island. The inlet connects Atlantic Ocean to several lagoon and estuarine tidal systems. This ecosystem is a favorite for nature enthusiasts interested in learning about the native flora and fauna of Florida barrier islands. Plants in the estuary, such as mangroves, attract lots of different animals to the estuary and those animals attract other animals to the estuary.  The ecosystem is a…

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Celebrate the holidays at Whitehall, Flagler Museum. Here's a chance to add another family-friendly activity to your holiday season.  Take a step back in time to holiday seasons in the 1900’s.  Whitehall is a 75-room Gilded Age mansion open to the public in Palm Beach. Located at 1 Whitehall Way, Palm Beach, construction was completed in 1902.  The building is a major example of neoclassical Beaux Arts architecture designed by Carrere and Hastings for Mr. Flagler.  

Flagler was a prominent leader of industrialism in the late 19th century. Whitehall was to be a winter residence, and Henry gave it to his bride, Mary Lily, as a wedding gift.  He was also the foremost developer of South Florida as a vacation destination. The Whitehall building is listed as…

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Climb to the top of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse this Wednesday for the reoccurring Lighthouse Sunset Tour.

During the tour, you’ll get to witness the Lighthouse light lite up the sky and get a tour of the Lighthouse Watch room to see how everything works. The tours last approximately 75 minutes long and the tours are weather permitting.

The cost to attend is $20 dollars per person or $15 dollars for Lighthouse Members. Children must be 48 inches tall to climb the lighthouse tower. Those who attend must be able to climb the lighthouse 105 steps to the top.

For tickets, click here.

This Lighthouse Sunset Tour will also include a special treat. All paid attendees will receive a free Tommy Bahama Voucher that is good for signature drinks, appetizers or…

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Head out on your bicycles this holiday season to check out the holiday light displays around Jupiter.

The annual Family Holiday Lights Ride is this Friday night starting in Downtown Abacoa. Those who wish to participate in the bike ride can meet up at the intersection of Town Center Drive and Edna Hibel Way, near Jumby Bay.

Those who are participating should be there around 6:30 pm for a 7 pm start time. The family-friendly event is a causal holiday bike ride over to Jupiter Heights for a tour of holiday lights and displays. Helmets and bicycle lights are strongly encouraged during the ride.

The holiday bike ride is free for all who wish to participate and get into the Christmas spirit.

For more information, click here to visit their Facebook page.

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The Annual Ugly Sweater Crawl is coming to West Palm Beach and Rosemary Square this Saturday. The bar crawl will feature many bars throughout downtown West Palm Beach.

Gather your friends and get dressed up in your Ugly Christmas Sweaters for the ultimate holiday event. The event will feature your favorite bars and restaurants in Rosemary Square and they will be offering exclusive food and drink specials throughout the day.

The event will also feature prizes for the Best Dressed Ugly Christmas Sweater and holiday attire. Tickets start at $15 dollars per person and your ticket includes 4 free drinks. You must be 21 years or older to participate in the event.

You are asked to bring a new unwrapped toy to help those less fortune in the community. The Ugly…

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