Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Delray Beach has been named the best park in Florida by Money Magazine, a Time publication. 

In their new article, "This is the Best Park in Every U.S. State," Money Magazine says Wakodahatchee Wetlands was chosen based upon its plentiful wildlife, beautiful property, and highly-rated visitor reviews.

Wakodahatchee, means "created waters" in the Seminole language, which is a perfect name considering the park was developed by the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department. The 50-acre site used to be a wastewater treatment facility 20 years ago and the wetlands, now filled with flourishing life, were used as percolation ponds to allow reclaimed water to regenerate the water table.

The ponds and islands around the…

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The popular teppanyaki restaurant, Benihana, has locations all over the country- but the closest ones to Palm Beach County were in Stuart and Coral Springs, up until last week. The corporation finally opened a sleek-looking new freestanding restaurant in Boca Raton so we can now enjoy dinner and a show right here in town.

The new location is 8,000 square-feet with 21 teppanyaki tables. (Teppanyaki tables are communal dining tables that have teppan grills on one side so you can watch the chefs make your plate fresh. The chefs put on a fun little show while you're watching them cook, doing things like making onion volcanoes and shaping the food into fun designs). There's also a separate 30-seat full bar with the same menu just no show. 

The new…

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Every Sunday in Downtown Stuart you can enjoy a free, open air concert on the waterfront Riverwalk Stage. 

Downtown Stuart is filled with shops and restaurants spanning along the Intracoastal Waterway. Behind the main strip, the Riverwalk Stage sits in the middle of a boardwalk so you can walk along the water and out onto the pier while listening to live music.

Dine at one of many restaurants like the Boathouse (closest to the stage), Duffy's, Mulligan's and Spritz City Bistro. Take a stroll through the downtown area and you'll find dozens of cute shops owned by locals who sell everything from handmade goods to designer clothing.

Music is from 1-4 p.m. and vendors come set up too. The free Sailfish Shuttle will take you to and from your car,…

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The Coral Sky Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach has an awesome lineup of summer concerts coming up.

The huge outdoor venue has seating for 20,000 and a lawn. Whenever there's a concert, it's usually packed out with avid fans ready to have a good time.

Check out the summer lineup and see which concert you would want to go to:

John Fogerty and ZZ Top: “Blues and Bayous Tour” — June 3

Luke Bryan: “What Makes You Country Tour 2018” — June 21

Weezer / Pixies — June 22

Thirty Seconds to Mars — June 29

Chris Brown Presents: “Heartbreak on a Full Moon Tour” — July 5

Chicago / REO Speedwagon — July 20

Dave Matthews Band — July 27-28

Counting Crows & Live — Aug. 1

Kevin Hart — Aug. 3

Miranda Lambert & Little Big Town — Aug. 4

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Get your summer body at the Delray Marketplace Amphitheater on Tuesdays!

Evey week, certified fitness instructors teach an hour-long class at the venue for free.

On the first and third Tuesdays of the month, trainers from Rise 31 gym do a yoga workout on the lawn. On the second and fourth weeks, Orange Theory whips you into shape with a full-body workout. 

The outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment venue at the Delray Marketplace has plenty to do. After your workout, grab a healthy brunch and take a stroll around the marketplace. Invite some friends and make it a routine!

Classes are from 10:45-11:30 a.m. at 14851 Lyons Rd., Delray Beach.

 

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June is National Homeownership Month, a time when the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Federal Housing Administration (FHA) acknowledge the importance homeownership and its impact on our families, neighborhoods overall economy.

"Homeownership serves as an enduring symbol of security and prosperity, and it provides many Americans with a legacy they can pass down to their children and grandchildren," said HUD Secretary Ben Carson, "During National Homeownership Month, we recognize the abiding value of owning a home, and we rededicate ourselves toward helping hard-working families to find their place in the American dream."

This year's theme is "Find Your Place" and the HUD encourages families to recognize that…

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On the second Friday of every month from May to September, the Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens in Delray holds "Sushi & Stroll Summer Walks" on their beautiful 16-acre property.

The summertime event is fun for the whole family. Try sushi and other Pan-Asian cuisine from the Cornell Cafe or grab a bite of some American food from one of the food trucks on site for the event. There's a selection of Japanese sake and beer at the Sake Station and taiko drumming performances throughout the night by the Fushu Daiko. After you eat, take a relaxing stroll through the gardens and watch the sunset over the Morikami Lake. 

Sushi & Stroll Summer Walks are from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on the following dates:

June 8th

July 13th

August 10th 

September…

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Hurricane season has arrived once again and it's time to get prepared. With a "slightly above average" season forecasted by the National Weather Service for 2018, the state of Florida is providing an extended tax holiday June 1st-7th for preparations.

This week, you can purchase supplies such as generators, gas, batteries and tarps without paying state or local taxes. It's a good idea to get supplies now as opposed to later, when things get hectic and goods run out, as seen with Hurricane Irma last year. The state of Florida hadn't had a direct hit in over a decade until Hurricanes Hermine and Irma in 2016 and 2017, which left people scurrying for water, gas, etc. 

"Now, after being hit by Irma and everything that happened last year, people are…

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The River Center in Jupiter is hosting the 5th Annual Jr. Angler Fishing Tournament beginning this Saturday, June 2nd, running through Saturday, July 14th. Anglers will have six weeks to accumulate points in this fun and unique catch-and-release tournament.

All anglers have to do to keep their score is get photographed with the fish they catch and then submit it online. Registration is open throughout the tournament so anyone can join in and try to get the most points over the six weeks.

Contest points are added not only by the number of fish caught, but also the number of different species caught. The purpose of this is to "encourage contestants to spend time throughout the summer exploring the diversity of habitats and fish species in our Palm…

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Come watch the first ever First Responders Appreciation Golf Tournament this Sunday at Banyan Cay Resort & Golf in West Palm Beach.

The tournament consists of 25 teams of four Police Officers, Firefighters and EMTs. It was created to honor our first responders and show appreciation for the dangerous, stressful work they do every day. 

The winning team will receive the Grand Prize of $1,000 to a charity of their choice. Other awards will be given our for Closest to the Pin, Straightest Drive, Longest Putt and a Hole in One Grand Prize of a new car for a year.   

The schedule follows:

7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. - Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Play 
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. -  Lunch
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. -  Awards

Call 561-557-5840 X 150 for more…

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