In the United States, heart disease is the #1 cause of death, while stroke is the #4 cause. This includes both men and women, young and old, no matter your ethnicity. These are scary numbers, but I have great news! Not only is death from heart disease 80% preventable, but there’s a big way you can help encourage others in Palm Beach County to live a healthier life and support medical research and education at the same time- join the Heart Walk!

On November 17th, 2018, The American Heart Association Heart Walk will take place at Meyer Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, and your friends at Waterfront Properties & Club Communities would like to invite you to join in on the fun for a cause!

Leading up to the Palm Beach County Heart Walk, participate in…

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According to Pew Research Center, voters are more enthusiastic about voting this year than in any other midterm election in over 20 years. Still, millions of Americans will not exercise their right to vote today.  Today is the day to get out and make your opinion heard!

 

 

 

 

 

If you live in Palm Beach County, go here to find out where to vote: https://www.pbcelections.org/precinctfinder.aspx

If you live in Martin County, go here to find out where to vote: https://www.martinvotes.com/precinctfinder.aspx

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The YMCA has announced that Emmitt Smith will be the keynote speaker at the 10th Annual Prayer Breakfast this December.

Smith became NFL’s all-time leading rusher during his fifteen seasons as a professional football player during the 1990s and 2000s. He is a three-time Super Bowl Champion, and NFL Hall of Famer, and of course- winner of season 3 Dancing with the Stars.

The YMCA’s Prayer Breakfast is held annually to ignite inspiration within the community in support of the organization’s mission- to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the ability to learn, grow, and thrive. The Y has a goal of never turning away an individual or family for needed programs or services because of their inability to pay.

The event…

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Fireball Alert: No, not “that” Fireball!  Look up in the Jupiter evening sky tonight to hopefully, witness a celestial fireball. November is a busy month for the night sky.  A fireball is an alternative term for a very bright meteor, generally brighter than magnitude -4, which is about the same magnitude of the brightest planet, Venus, in the morning or evening sky.  Then there is a bolide. That is a distinct type of fireball which explodes in a bright flash when it reaches the atmosphere, usually with visible disintegration.

The Taurid meteor shower happens this week, and it can be “bold in its showmanship”. The Taurid meteor is known for cutting through dark night skies with brilliant, long-lasting fireballs. All Taurids are debris from the Comet…

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The American Cancer Society has announced that professional golfer Jack Nicklaus, known as the “Golden Bear”, will be hosting the organization’s 50th Annual 19th Hole Club fundraiser this November.

The American Cancer Society’s 19th Hole Club was founded 50 years ago by Nicklaus, Bob Hope, and Perry Como to help raise crucial funds to fight cancer.

Since its inaugural event in 1968, more than 80 PGA and LPGA TOUR players have hosted the affair. It has since evolved from an exhibition match in the 1960s, to a luncheon and golf clinic in the 1980s, to what is not a social soiree with an open bar, refined chef-prepared food, a glow-in-the-dark putting contest, a chipping contest, and a silent auction.

For more than 100 years, the American Cancer…

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If you enjoy painting and appreciate ice cold beer, a “paint and pint” night with Art on the Go at Dixie Bar and Grill, 5101 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, is for you.  Art on the Go is a fun night out with friends or an interesting twist on a perfect date night.

Art on the Go has professional art instructors head over to the local brewery and the painting is taught step by step. Monet, Renoir, and Picasso’s need not apply.  No artistic ability is required on your end. Just relax and enjoy. At the end of the night you take your masterpiece with you!

This evening will feature painting wood cut outs of cute holiday decor. Choose from either the Florida Snowman or the Christmas Dachshund.  Both are 14" wood cut outs- limited amount of each…

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The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute of Palm Beach has announced that Grammy Award-nominated singer, songwriter, and actor Josh Groban will be performing at the organization’s 2019 Discovery Celebration.

Marking its 28th year, the event will feature an elegant evening of dinner, excitement, and Groban’s anticipated performance. Previous headliners include Jennifer Hudson, James Taylor, Kristen Chenoweth, and David Foster.

With active involvement from devoted volunteers, Dana-Farber offers a series of fundraising events every year from October to March to support state-of-the-art cancer patient care and cutting-edge research.

The 28th Annual Discovery Celebration will take place on Saturday, February 9th 2019 at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach…

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 Boca Raton has a new late-night destination with “algo fresco” (something fresh or new).  The Locale, 499 South Federal Highway in Boca Raton is an eclectic spot serving up a fusion of fun and food.  They serve unconventional Latin inspired American dishes. The Locale is a hip happy hour destination too with or come late evening to a vibrant bar scene and nightly DJ spinning Ibiza-style house music.

Owners invested $1 million dollars on the renovations of their former restaurant, Little Chalet. Opening up walls and some revamping transformed the Swiss Alps look into a dynamic new locale with “algo fresco”. 

There are happy hour specials on empanadas, tacos, and wood-fired pizzas and half off wines by the glass and frosty beers chilled to 28…

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West Palm Beach is home for beautiful beaches as well as a charming Victorian style tea house brewing up sweet tastes of traditional and tropical tea called Serenity Garden Tea House and Café.   Tropical hot tea flavors such as pineapple and coconut, as well as traditional teas such as, are served in a traditional tea house flair.  Indulge yourself and feel a bit royal with afternoon tea or experience high tea at Serenity Tea House located at 316 Vallette Way, West Palm Beach.

High tea is completely different from Afternoon Tea, with many confusing the two, but High Tea came long after Afternoon Tea – or Low Tea – was enjoyed by the aristocracy. A high tea is not an afternoon tea. In fact, the term “high tea” designates a meal; a meal that does not…

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 The 16th annual Feast of Little Italy Abacoa brings a sensational, three-day-long celebration of exciting internationally respected Italian and Italian-American performers to its entertainment stage.  This deliciously social event is bursting with authentic Italian food, art, music, tradition, family fun and gelato!

The Feast of Little Italy is a 3-day cultural community celebration in Abacoa, Jupiter. The festival has grown over 16 years and has ended up being a great, big Italian street festival. There will be bocce, cooking demonstrations, wine seminars, festival rides, and a street paining competition. Plenty of live entertainment, delicious food and drinks, as well as gelato fun! 

The Feast of Little Italy started several years ago with an…

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