When remodeling or purchasing a home, quality materials make a difference in resale value, aesthetics, and upkeep. Kitchen countertops may seem like a minute detail, but with the increase in trend of “islands” and breakfast bars, kitchens have become one of the most social family areas of today’s homes. With so many different countertop applications, making a decision on which is best for you can be confusing, which is why we’ve outlined a few natural stone products considered premium or high-end offering a unique yet sophisticated appearance. From granite to onyx, here are a few descriptions to help you determine your preference. 

Granite

One of the most common high-end countertop applications is granite, particularly because it is highly…

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It’s a Green Christmas is the theme for this years Annual Stuart Christmas Parade.  Presented by the VNA.

Bring the family, rain or shine on Friday, December 6th from 7pm – 9pm and enjoy this Martin County tradition since 1960! The Grand Marshal this year is Mark Perry, the Executive Director of Florida Oceanographic Society. There will be food vendors, including Classic Mobile Catering and Island Grill Food Truck, as well as lots and lots of candy thrown out from the floats to the children along the street. For a complete parade route, visit http://www.stuartchristmasparade.com/home.html.

Trophies are awarded to float and non-float participants.  For a complete list of award categories, visit: http://www.stuartchristmasparade.com/home.html. As…

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The Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade is back again for the 25th year and is traveling up the intracoastal waterways from North Palm Beach to the Jupiter Lighthouse, this Saturday, December 7th. Gather the family and friends and line the intracoastal waterways and get to see boats decorated with holiday lights, decorations, and holiday cheer.

This is the largest public holiday event in Palm Beach County. Tens of thousands of people line the water to view the parade from their waterfront homes, restaurants, numerous parks and public viewing areas.

The Holiday Boat Parade is led up the intracoastal by fireworks from the North Palm Beach Marina to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. For the past 20 years, The Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade is also a water-based Toy…

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Thanksgiving is over and now, for at least a few weeks, it’s back to business as usual. The only difference between this Monday and last Monday? Several pounds, mostly around the waist. If you live in the Palm Beaches and are looking to shed some of that Thanksgiving weight, here are a few fun ways you can exercise and make room for Christmas!

Lake Trail Biking

Lake Trail is a paved biking trail in Palm Beach that is over 9 miles long, it’s also one of the most scenic places to exercise in all of South Florida. Totally traffic-free, Lake Trail hugs the shore of Lake Worth, with views of statuesque royal palms lining the waterway as sailboats and yachts glide by.

Jogging in Jupiter

With miles of beaches and a variety of natural parks,…

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Like all modern holidays, Thanksgiving has changed and developed into the uniquely American tradition that we all love and enjoy so much today. There is a lot about Thanksgiving that you probably don’t know. Here are a few interesting facts to either intrigue or annoy your relatives on Turkey Day.

Thanksgiving

The first Thanksgiving was held in the autumn of 1621 and included 50 Pilgrims and 90 Wampanoag Indians and lasted three days. Also, did you know that turkey wasn't even served at the first Thanksgiving — and that the Pilgrims didn’t use forks because they weren’t invented yet? Impress your kids (and the in-laws!) with these crazy, yet true, fun facts about Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Leftovers Led to The Creation of TV Diners

In…

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Gather your friends, neighbors and family and head to Palm Beach Island to help start the holiday festivities.

The Flagler Museum: Sunday, December 1st
During the holiday season, The Flagler Museum decorates its first floor with holiday decorations through Christmas Day every year. The main focus is the giant 16-foot-tall Christmas Tree in the Grand Hall, decked out in colored lights and traditional Gilded Age-style ornaments. On Sunday, December 1st, the museum is starting its Christmas season and traditions. The events will begin at 2 pm with a special Christmas Lecture that will focus on holiday cookie baking followed by a Meet and Greet with Santa Claus, musical performances, Holiday Caroling in the Courtyard and a Tree Lighting just before 5 pm. The…

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December is coming and that means cool weather and lots to do. Here are a few fun things for you and your family.

Cityplace

CityPlace is West Palm Beach's premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination. Just a free trolley ride or walk from Clematis Street, you can shop in a place where old-world architecture, beautiful fountains, and sidewalk cafes create a striking atmosphere reminiscent of a European town center.

Clematis Street

Clematis Street is the historical heart of Downtown West Palm Beach. Starting at Flagler Drive on the Intracoastal Waterway, walk west to experience the indigenous flavor of the area's colorful boutiques, nightclubs, live music, restaurants, and historical landmarks. Thursday nights come alive from 6 to…

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West Palm Beach has a bustling nightlife which, of course, includes some great live music. Here’s our guide to a few of the best bars and restaurants in West Palm Beach where you can catch some live tunes.

Blue Martini

Blue Martini in West Palm Beach has live music and entertainment nightly. Click here for event schedule.

Where: 550 S Rosemary Ave West Palm Beach

The Blind Monk

From Sunday brunch tunes to Live Tunes Tuesdays, The Blind Monk offers live music multiple times during the week. Click here for event schedule.

Where: 410 Evernia St. West Palm Beach

CityPlace on the Plaza

Enjoy live music on the plaza on Friday and Saturday nights starting at 7 p.m. Click here for more information.

Where: 700 S Rosemary Ave West…

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South Florida is a great place to live if you enjoy the outdoors. Everyone knows about our miles and miles of beaches and palm trees, but some don’t know that South Florida also has some beautiful state parks. Here are two of our favorite state parks in South Florida.

John D. MacArthur

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park in North Palm Beach boasts tangles of mangrove swamps, trails that meander through canopies of trees, and a vast walkway that traverses a lagoon – never mind almost two miles of unspoiled beach on the Atlantic Ocean.

Nestled on a barrier island, this is the only Florida state park in Palm Beach County. It also offers swimming, fishing, educational programs, special events, kayak rentals, and exceptional snorkeling, as well as…

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Every night starting this Saturday, November 30th, Rosemary Square in downtown West Palm Beach turns into a Winter Wonderland with its Nightly Snowfall.

The holiday season is here and what better way to celebrate the holiday’s than some snow. Luckily for us here in South Florida, we don’t get to experience the cold weather and snowfall. Visitors can come and shop for holiday gifts and get into the holiday spirit. The Nightly Snowfall on the Square will happen 7 days a week until New Years Eve.

Nightly Snowfall Schedule:
Monday through Wednesday’s: Snowfall at 6 pm and 7 pm
Thursday through Sunday’s: Snowfall at 6 pm, 7 pm, and 8 pm

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