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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This weekend, head to the Riverwalk Plaza in Jupiter for the inaugural Toast to the Coast hosted by Teach the Beach Foundation.

The Toast to the Coast will help benefit the ocean and environment conservation. Many outreach and learning programs will be present from many of our local environmental conversation non-profits and organizations.

The event will feature local Food Trucks and live music from Jakob Takos and Kevin O Live. There will also be shopping, entertainment and much more.

Teach the Beach Foundation is a no profit organization whose mission is to create awareness and educate the public on ways to help conserve our local oceans and environment.

Tickets range in price and a VIP ticket that includes early entry, unlimited beverages, exclusive…

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The holidays in Palm Beach are unlike anywhere else. While we’re fortunate enough to avoid the cold and snow, that doesn’t stop us from creating a warm elaborately decorated “winter wonderland” during the holidays. After extensive planning and preparation, the Design Studio at The Breakers Palm Beach spends days decking the halls of the resort during this merry season. This year, the décor will be inspired by the vibrant colors emanating from the lobby’s new custom-designed, hand-tufted carpet.

Enhancements include thousands of soft white lights that wrap the 100 majestic royal palms and Canary Island date trees, lining the hotel’s 1,040 ft. main drive. 170,000 twinkle lights, 8,000 ornaments, 12,000 feet of ribbon and 126 bows create a jolly…

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The Breakers Palm Beach holiday season without every gathering room being full of festivities. On New Year’s Eve, HMF is hosting the Ultimate New Year’s Eve while a whole other level of glamour enchants the Ponce de Leon Ballroom a few saunters away.

The New Year’s Eve Fantasy Ball inspires guests to dress to the nines at this black tie event to enjoy exciting live entertainment and culinary delights. Lavishly catered to with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, guests will enjoy a premium raw bar and specialty stations, followed soon after by an artful, four-course dinner, complete with wine pairings and an open bar. Live performances invite you to dance the night away, culminating in a midnight champagne toast.

Best of all? A half-hour into the new year,…

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Named after The Breakers’ founder, Henry Morrison Flagler, HMF is the dazzling and modern social club located in the grand lobby of the Palm Beach resort.

If you’re looking for a way to ring in 2020 in style, HMF is once again hosting the Ultimate New Year’s Eve Celebration on December, 31, 2019. Guests will enjoy an exceptional multi-course menu, complete with live music, dancing and a champagne toast at midnight as the ball drops live from Times Square.

Reservations are $450 per person. Staggered seating is available at 9 PM, 9:30 PM and 10 PM. This is a 21-year-old plus event.

For a new level of New Year’s Eve luxe, the social club’s Communal Table for 14 is available for the price of $6,300 or the ultra-exclusive VIP Wine Room seats up to 20…

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