Tropic Isle is a relatively small, beautiful community in Delray Beach comprised of waterfront homes ranging from the one hundred thousands to multi millions. The majority of residences were constructed in the 80s and 90s, although homes vary from the 40s to brand new. If you look at Tropic Isle on a map, the streets look like the teeth of a comb, stretching into the Intracoastal Gulf Stream. 

Residents of Tropic Isle love it for how gorgeous and clean the neighborhood is as well as the fact that it is family and dog-friendly, very safe, and for its proximity to the beach and shopping. More than 90% of residents in Tropic Isle are homeowners. The neighborhood has a civic association to maintain the appeal of the community, keep occupants…

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Whitehall, is one of the famous homes and landmarks in Palm Beach. Built in 1902, Henry M Flagler, an American Industrialist, gifted the grand 100,000 square foot estate to his wife Mary as a wedding gift. The two used the home as a winter retreat from 1902 until Flagler’s death in 1913, establishing Palm Beach during the Gilded Age.

John Carrere and Thomas Hastings were commissioned by Flagler to design and build the mansion. The duo were the architects for other landmarks during the Gilded Age such as the New York Public Library and the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.

The façade of Whitehall has a red tile barrel roof and massive white marble columns with a central courtyard built around the home. The home consists of two floors, an attic, and a basement…

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The California-based pizza chain, MidiCi, opens today on Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach.

MidiCi calls themselves "fast-fine" food because of their fast, affordable food in a casual, upscale setting. In the "heart" of the restaurant is the kitchen, a wood fire oven imported from Naples, Italy. It takes just 90 seconds to cook their famous, traditional Neapolitan pizza.

If you go during their opening weekend (today through Sunday) MidiCi is treating their 'guest friends' to a free Margherita pizza with the purchase of a Neapolitan one. The spot also has daily specials and happy hour on Monday through Friday from 3-7 p.m.

Call 561-619-5299 for more information.

218 Clematis St., West Palm Beach.

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Bring your pooch to the beach on Saturday for a doggy get-together! 

The "Splish Splash Bark Bash" event will be held at Jupiter Beach from 4-6 p.m. Let your pup run free and play with other dogs along the shoreline. 

A $10 donation would be appreciated but is not required. The event is to support the '100+ Abandoned Dogs of Everglades Fl,' a 501c3 non-profit organization. Their mission: "To rescue [dogs], bring them back to health, and show them that not all humans are bad, and that love and a warm bed are just around the corner. Beyond that, we work to raise awareness about this brutal reality happening right in our community, with the hope that our message will result in alternative solutions and more responsible and humane decisions by pet…

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Next Wednesday, January 31st, there will be a trifecta lunar eclipse called the super blue blood moon which has not happened in more than 150 years. 

The moon will be a supermoon, meaning Earth will be much closer to the moon than usual. It will actually be more than 15,000 miles closer, making the moon appear 14% brighter according to NASA. The blue moon part happens when a full moon appears twice in one month- it doesn't have any affect, it's just a rare occurrence. The moon will also be moving through Earth's shadow, which creates a total lunar eclipse and gives the moon a red tint, which is called a blood moon. 

You won't want to miss this the chance to see such a spectacular display of nature. The moon rises on the night of the 30th,…

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Come to the popular live music venue and bar, the Funky Biscuit, for a night of fun featuring the local band Twocan Blue.

Twocan Blue is the musical duo of Richie and Tess Schmidt. They're a hot couple known around south Florida for performing at clubs, concerts, parties and more. Locals love their sound and their style- playing a wide variety 50s, 60s, 70s, and country, blues, and originals. 

They'll be jamming at the Funky Biscuit tonight for happy hour from 5-7:45 p.m. Besides discounts on a nice wine and beer list, try one of thier specialty rock-themed drinks like Three Little Birds (Malibu, Melon Schnapps, and pineapple juice topped with 151), The Joker (Appleton Rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, and a Myers floater), and Wastin' Away in…

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The Society of the Four Arts was founded in 1936, and the main goal was to offer quality cultural programming to the growing resort community of Palm Beach.

Each year, the Four Arts features a lineup of culture programs, art exhibitions, films, concerts, notable speakers, and more for you to enjoy.

Society of the Four Arts is located in Palm Beach on Royal Palm Way, with beautiful sculptures, a botanical garden, two libraries, a state of the art educational facility, and a list of calendar events throughout the four buildings on the property.

The Esther B. O’Keeffe Gallery Building, designed by the famous architect Addison Mizner, is home to the art exhibits and a top of the line auditorium with sounds and lighting for concerts, broadcasts of the…

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Grab your dancing shoes and head over to the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach to practice the ever-popular styles of Salsa and Bachata.

In this free class your fun instructor, Eliseo, will teach you and your partner how to move and look good on the dance floor.

Bachata is a dance based out of the Dominican Republic that has become increasingly popular in the Latin American world. Salsa orinigates from Cuba and is always in style. 

Whether you've never danced before, or you want to come out and practice your moves, join the community at this free class on Wednesday, January 31st from 7-8 p.m.

The Mandel Library hosts many other weekly events including exercise, language, and painting classes. 

For more information on these…

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Head to the Mukha Essentials Annual Makeup event this Friday featuring nationally recognized makeup artist & Mukha Essentials founder Tim Maurer.

The event will take place at Palm Beach County's finest fitness studio and wellness botique, Gyrotonic Stanam. 

The cost is $45 which gets you a 30-minute appointment with Tim Maurer who will consult with you, suggest colors, give instruction, and apply professional makeup. 

See if you like his line of makeup, Mukha Essentials, 100% mineral-based makeup. It incorporates minerals like zinc, copper, and magnesium, which are known to help with scars, acne, and rosacea, producing makeup that is also considered skincare. 

Secure your time slot on either Friday or Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.…

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Love chocolate? Come learn all about it at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach on Saturday, February 10th. 

Learn everything chocolate from how it's made, its chemical properties, to how it benefits your health (rejoice). Activities including chocolate science demos, liquid nitrogen chocolate ice cream making, have a go at the never-ending chocolate fountain, and participate in other chocolate-related crafts and workshops. 

The event starts at 11 a.m. and is free with paid Science Center admission ($16.95 for adults, $14.95 for seniors, $12.95 for children ages 3-12).

You can also be a vendor at this event if you have something chocolate-related that you'd like to showcase/sell. 

Call 561-832-1988 for more…

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