For the second year in a row, the city of Downtown West Palm Beach is going to be converted into an outdoor art exhibition called CANVAS Outdoor Museum Show. Your art experience will have no boundaries and no limits at the CANVAS show from November 11th to the 20th. Spread out over several event days, with multiple locations CANVAS is a celebration of art you won’t want to miss. 

More than twenty different locations will be transformed into massive art installations. Feast your eyes on building-sized frescos, intricate murals and jaw dropping works of art. These works will be applied to the sides of condominium towers, hotels, a city-owned garage, and even the Royal Park Bridge that leads to Palm Beach. 

All of the murals on the buildings will be…

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SPOOKYVILLE 

Gear up your friends and family for an old-fashioned style Halloween party for adults and kids at Spookyville. This fun and festive event offers kiddie rides, scarecrow making, games, arts and crafts and of course trick or treating! Bring out your best costumes for Spookyville. The upcoming dates for Spookyville are Oct. 30th and 31st. Yesteryear Village, South Florida Fairgrounds. 

Details: www.southfloridafair.com/spookyville 561-793-0333

FRIGHT NIGHTS 

Known as Palm Beach County’s scariest Halloween destination, Fright Nights is sure to spook even the toughest of folks. Prepare yourself for the scariest and freakiest haunted house experience when you venture through these doors. Thursday through Saturday nights until October…

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Make sure to mark your calendars for a weekend of Italian culture, cuisine and celebration at the 14th Annual Feast of Little Italy at the Abacoa Town Center. Happening November 4th, 5th and 6th is an all-Italian good time in Abacoa. This fun family style event grants guests a unique experience that brings you right to Italy. 

The Feast of Little Italy fills the streets of Abacoa’s Town Center with the sights, smells and tastes of Italian culture. This year there is sure to be over 140 vendors, live music and beautiful décor. Some of the live music you will feasting your eyes and ears on includes, Grammy & Oscar Nominated artist, Frank Stallone, the three women’s harmony group, Tre Bella and so many more Italian inspired artists. 

Some of the…

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Southeast Florida hosts the 7th Annual Coral Gables Food, Wine and Spirits Festival on Saturday and Sunday, November 11 – 12, 2016.  The flavorful festival is located just west of Alhambra Circle and Ponce de Leon toward Lejeune in Coral Gables.  Look for the colossal tents and many people.

The festival features a “wines of the world pavilion”.  The wine area will offer samplings of over 200 international reds, whites and rose’s.  After sampling some wine, head over to the “culinary pavilion” which will be offering tasters of the remarkable food from South Florida’s best restaurants. After sampling tasty morsels from area restauranteurs take a breather and stop by the “seminar stage”.  Here at the…

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Loggerhead Marine Life Center - 5 Turtle Release The Loggerhead Marine Life Center in Juno Beach had their largest turtle release to date, and five rehabilitated turtles were put back in the ocean and sent on their way. Brie, Bruce, Pearson, Shertz and Treble all have fully recovered and were brought back to the beach and encouraged to go back home.   More than 500 people showed up to watch, as the five turtles were brought down to the beach, and placed near the water’s edge. Three of the turtles went in with little prodding, but the other two went after a quick re-positioning.   Loggerhead Marine Life Center Broadcasted the Event Live on Facebook   This is the second time Waterfront Properties was on hand for a Sea Turtle Release, Nicole Richards was on hand back in October…

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Are you looking for a delicious cup of gourmet coffee?  Grab a book, kick back, relax and enjoy a cup of java in the Palm Beaches.  In addition to the gorgeous beaches, tranquil waterways, surreal sunrises and sunsets the local area boasts amazing coffee houses.

The Palm Beach Post conducted a survey of readers on “Who has the best coffee in the Palm Beaches?”  The results varied with three local coffeehouses rising to the top.

Topping the poll at Number 1 is Subculture Coffee Roasters, located at 509 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach and 123 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach.  Subculture offers a relaxed atmosphere and small batch artisan coffee.  Coffee beans are harvested and imported from Ethiopia, Oromia, Panama, and Chinqui providing…

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Now that the housing market has steadied after more than a decade of difficulties, this could be the perfect opportunity to invest in a home. It is said that South Florida is an earmarked real estate market and it’s driving the prices of real estate up. 

The Case-Shiller 20 City Index noted that home values rose 5.7%.  Leading economists think prices will continue to rise, at least in the interim. Nationally, Miami is considered one of the top 20 metropolitan cities with highest growth forecast.  Topping the list is another South Florida city, Tampa. 

The National Association of Realtors is forecasting a 4.4% increase in existing home prices and in 2017 an increase of 3.4%.  According to Miami Board of Realtors, “South Florida housing…

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Due to its regional growth throughout Florida, Troon has chosen to expand the Palm Beach Gardens office. The leader in golf course management, development, and marketing, Troon has added Ricardo Catarino as its new vice president of operations, while Ryan Petteruti will serve as operations manager in the Florida office.

"We've seen tremendous growth in the Southeast with recent management agreements and partnerships," said John Easterbrook, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Troon. "We expect that trend to continue and therefore we're expanding our Florida operations team. Ricardo and Ryan are solid additions as they will help service our existing facilities and assist in securing future agreements."

Troon operates 16 golf courses…

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One of the first things many South Florida homebuyers look at when purchasing a new home is the kitchen. The kitchen can "make or break" a home.  In the Palm Beaches, indoor/outdoor living is paramount and the kitchen is the most trafficked room in the house. An upgraded kitchen can make your home stand above others and make it irresistible. 

If considering a kitchen renovation, building a new home, or just an update to your existing decor, take a look at the current design trends for 2016. Some of the hottest trends in kitchens these days, according to Forbes Magazine,  include hardwood floors, transitional styling and white in the kitchen. As a general rule of thumb, spend between 6-10% of the total…

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The Stuart Air Show is a 3 day event featuring thrilling performances by nationally known performers as well as interesting and historical displays of aircrafts and vehicles. The 2016 Stuart Air Show will take to the air Friday, November 4, 2016 through Sunday, November 6, 216 at the Martin County Airport - Witham Field in Stuart, Florida. This amazing event, is made possible by hundreds of volunteers, community business partners and sponsors. There will be exciting aerobatic acts, jet demonstrations, WWII displays, a historic battle re-enactment, children's activities, and community displays that entertain, educate and capture the imaginations for everyone to enjoy. The Stuart Airshow draws 40,000 spectators annually and is the largest air show in…

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