The Kennedy Bunker, also known as the Detachment Hotel, is the name given to the bunker complex on Peanut Island. The bunker, which is located on the tiny island just south of Palm Beach, refers to the small 1,500-square-foot complex originally designed for use by John F. Kennedy, the President of the United States, in the event of a nuclear war.

The decision to construct a presidential bunker in South Florida was driven by the location of a Kennedy family home in Palm Beach. In the event of a nuclear attack, then-President John Kennedy could be evacuated to the bunker site from Palm Beach via helicopter in less than five minutes.

The structure was constructed in 1960 and was closed less than three years later. The corrugated body of the shelter…

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Join other Jupiter area residents at Duke's Tacos & Marg’s, 1155 Main Street, Abacoa in Jupiter for a Tequila Dinner, featuring Código 1530 Tequila! The dining event is scheduled for Thursday, January 20, 2022, from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Código 1530 Tequila is a private label tequila. The tequila honors generations of refinement from the finest jimadors and most respected families of Mexico.  Duke's will also be hosting a 50/50 Raffle & Tequila Give Away.

The Código 1530 founders value the time-honored art of premium tequila and mezcal making and the natural evolution has brought them to join forces to refine and bring two new premium mezcals to the market: Ancestral Mezcal and Artisanal Mezcal. View video here.

With an appreciation for the skill…

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It is a perfect opportunity to bring your fur baby out and about. This Saturday, January 8, 2022, is Paw Crawl 2022 in beautiful Downtown Abacoa, Jupiter.  This is a chance for friends and the community to come together to have fun and to support a great cause! Proceeds from the event will benefit Mutty Paws Rescue a 501C3 non-profit organization. Thousands of animals nationwide are abandoned or neglected, their fate left uncertain or in the hands of overpopulated animal shelters.

Paw Crawl ticket prices are $35 each. Participants will have access to 5 bars in Downtown Abacoa including Dukes Tacos & Marg's, Brick & Barrel, DAS Beer Garden, Stadium Grill, and Tavern PI.  The ticket price includes one free drink at each venue, additional food and…

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Join The Pine School in Hobe Sound for the 15th Annual “100 Years of Cars” Car Show on January 15, 2022. Indulge yourself in a day of beautiful show cars, food, fun, and children's activities. All proceeds will benefit the Pine School Patriot Scholarship. The Patriot Scholarship is a full-tuition, renewable scholarship awarded to a high school student whose parents are active or veteran military personnel.

100 Years of Cars has raised over $400,000 to help children of active or veteran military personnel attend The Pine School through the Patriot Scholarship. Patriot Scholars from The Pine School have attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Boston College, Florida State University, Flagler College, Wake Forest University,…

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Take time to explore the beauty of nature through Legos. Bring the entire family to experience Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! a touring exhibit and highlight of our 2022 Season of Awe, Wonder, and Reconnecting. Dozens of intricate Lego sculptures think dragonfly, a woodpecker, flowers, as well as others are set for display at Mounts Botanical Gardens in West Palm Beach. The company that makes these famous interlocking bricks started as a small shop in Denmark. The company was established in 1932 by master carpenter Ole Kirk Christiansen. The company made wooden toys, stepladders, and ironing boards. Two years later the business took the name of Lego. The new name came from the Danish words "LEg GOdt” which meant "play well."

Over the next several years,…

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The Palm Beach International Polo season started the first Sunday in January 2022 and last until mid-April 2022. Thousands of equestrians and Polo lovers flock to Palm Beach County’s Wellington every year to see some of the best Polo matches in the world. Wellington is known as the Equestrian Capital of the world and the most popular destination for the Equestrian lifestyle. The Palm Beach International Polo Club and the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center are both located in Wellington.

The International Polo Club Palm Beach is the premier polo destination in the world, hosting the largest field of high-goal teams and the most prestigious polo tournaments played in the United States. Polo enthusiasts descend upon Wellington.  Each winter…

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The Detroit Symphony Orchestra returns to Palm Beach's Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Detroit, Michigan. Its primary performance venue is Orchestra Hall at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit's Midtown neighborhood. The orchestra's current president and chief executive officer is Anne Parsons, since 2004. Jader Bignamini is the current music director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

On January 15, 2022, Bignamini will be conducting Brahms’s beloved Second Symphony at the Kravis Center. It is a colorful masterpiece from its sunlit first moments to its exciting finale. Jessie Montgomery’s inventive variations on the Star-Spangled Banner opens the program. Joshua Roman returns…

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Join fellow health conscience and animal protection enthusiasts at the Meyer Amphitheater, West Palm Beach on January 9, 2022, from 11am to 5pm! Palm Beach VegFest is a vegetarian/vegan dream event. More than 7,000 people attended the Palm Beach VegFest in one day last year. The event is 100% vegan! The event will present vegan food vendors, shopping, activities and more. It is not just food. There will be a variety of vendors selling yoga apparel, tea, essential oils, jewelry, skincare, crystals, and more. 

Palm Beach VegFest is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and their mission is to bring you delicious and local plant-based food and educate our community about the benefits of healthy eating. The free vegan events are hosted in large city centers,…

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Ring in the Year of the Tiger at Palm Beach County's most zenful, seasonal retreat. The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach is pleased to announce its Mid-January programming. The Japanese Gardens are located at 4000 Morikami Park Road in Delray. The programming during the second two weeks of January 2022 which will include a ceremonial kimono demonstration, Shibori scarves workshop, and the art of bonsai.

If you are craving introspection, take a few moments walking and meditating. The Stroll for Well-Being Therapeutic Garden Walking program allows participants to immerse themselves in the natural beauty, peace, and serenity of Morikami's gardens. 

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens second two weeks in January workshops,…

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Ring in the 2022 new year at Southeast Florida's most zenful, seasonal retreat. The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach are pleased to announce their January programming. The Japanese Gardens are located at 4000 Morikami Park Road in Delray. The programming will include a ceremonial kimono demonstration, Shibori scarves workshop, and the art of bonsai.

If you are craving introspection, take a few moments walking and meditating. The Stroll for Well-Being Therapeutic Garden Walking program allows participants to immerse themselves in the natural beauty, peace, and serenity of Morikami's gardens.

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens first two weeks in January workshops, classes, and demonstrations:

The Art of Bonsai (Class)

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