Sandra Angulo Minarro of Port St Lucie earned Co-Medalist Honors on Monday at Quail Ridge Country Club in Boynton Beach Monday to earn a spot at the U.S. Women's Open this summer.

Minarro, who is a native of Mexico but has called Port St Lucie home for the past three years, shot rounds of 70 and 67 on Quail Ridge's South Course to share Co-Medalist Honors with Amateur Mika Liu in the 36-hole qualifier. Minarro plays mostly out of the PGA Golf Club but will venture to Dye Preserve to work with renowned instructor Jeff Leishman. Leishman's list of pupils include PGA Tour pros Will McKenzie, reigning Rookie of the Year Daniel Berger and Steve Marino. Minarro added her name to the list a little over two years ago when she came down for a visit from…

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Two very well known ballet performances are coming to the Countess de Hoernle Theater in Boca Raton, “La Bayadere” and “Raymonda.”

French choreographer, Marius Petipa, created these two revolutionary performances and the St. Petersburg based ballet, the Imperial Ballet. But now you do not have to travel all the way to St. Petersburg, you may see these recitals right here in south Florida performed by the world renowned Harid Conservatory. Tales of “Crimes of passion, spiritual visitations, deadly duels and opium-inspired dreams are just a few of the plots” you will see translated by the beauty of ballet in these performances. 

“La Bayadere” and “Raymonda,” are two theater beloveds from the classical period that deliver the upmost in splendor. at…

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Thursday, May 26th in Boynton Beach is the Boynton Beach Food, Wine & Brew Festival. The Festival is an amazing event for those who love to enjoy delicious dishes, craft beer and wonderful wine. 

In years past the festival was known as the Taste of Boynton and it has earned an outstanding reputation. As it carries on as the Boynton Beach Food, Wine & Brew Festival it has only gotten better. The event delivers some of the best delicacies in the county to its guests. The annual event features 30 of the top fine restaurants and lounges in Boynton Beach. The impeccable food is only highlighted by handcrafted beer and fine wine tastings. 

Make your way with your family and friends for a day of amazing food, beer and wine. The Boynton Beach Food, Wine & Brew…

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Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month the adored Food Truck Invasion takes over Carlin Park in Jupiter with “Family Nights.” Bring your family and friends to Food Truck Invasion’s Family Night tomorrow, May 25th at 5:00pm. 

The Food Truck Invasions have been long celebrated by locals and tourists alike and have become so popular that they now occur multiple times a month in multiple locations. The invasion got its start once a month in the Abacoa Town Center and has now spread through Tequesta, Jupiter and other locations. 

The food trucks offer an incredible variety of delicacies both American and international. You can try tasty tacos, homemade doughnuts, burgers, Asian noodles and more. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to pull up a…

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World Turtle Day was founded in 2000 and is sponsored by American Tortoise Rescue (ATR). It was started to increase respect and knowledge for the world’s oldest creature. These animals have been around for more than 200 million years but are disappearing quickly due to their loss of habitat and pet trade. The day was created to increase knowledge and respect for the turtles and tortoises, and to encourage human action to help them survive, thrive and to ensure that they are protected.

Turtles face a variety of threats in their everyday lives. Many turtle species are decreasing in the wild due to habitat loss and poaching for food and the exotic pet trade. There are a lot of reasons as to why the turtles need our help. Every year hundreds of…

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Weeks ago, the town announced it would be closing the beloved and highly trafficked Burt Reynolds Park West in Jupiter to add some new improvements. The plan was to close the park fro June 1 to December 31. But after an outpouring of concern from local boaters and fishermen in regard to the success of their business and leisure surrounding the world of boating, the town delayed the improvements. 

There has not been a new release of when the park will be closed for construction yet, but fear not local boaters, it will not happen this summer. 

DETAILS OF THE NEW PLANS 

The plans for the new park call for adding two-dozen parking spaces large enough to fit a vehicle and boat trailer and to reduce the number of spaces for vehicles without trailers.…

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For a limited time at the Loxahatchee River Center in Jupiter are several life-sized replicas of some of the native sharks that live in our Floridian waters. 

This special exhibit-taking place at the center features a life-sized replica of an 8-foot bull shark, a lemon shark and a nurse shark that you can get up close and personal with. Also, on display at the Loxahatchee River Center are a beautiful series of photos of sea turtles, sharks, dolphins and a variety of other native marine creatures. Each year, over 25,000 visitors make their way to the Loxahatchee River center to learn about our local ecosystems and their plants and animals. 

This interesting shark display that is currently at the river center will teach…

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A subject due to be voted on July 19th by the town council involves the plans for a $500,000 mini golf course. This lavish mini course would be 18 holes and would find a home in the Jupiter community of Abacoa located on the northeast corner of Main Street and Chancellor Drive. 

On May 10th the planning and zoning commission of the town council “unanimously recommended approval” of the course as stated by the Palm Beach Post. The mini golf course if approved would be open for business in about a year’s time. The currently vacant property in which this mini golf course would be located was purchases in 2015 for $5.1 million. The property include 93,000 square feet of Abacoa commercial property and 3 acres of vacant land that would be dedicated to the…

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This Thursday in West Palm Beach is the 5th Annual “Pairings” Event of West Palm Beach. The event is a popular culinary happening that focuses on bringing together the best food and wine in the county. 

Hosted by the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, the West Palm Beach Pairings Event showcases 25 local restaurants and their artisanal creations. The event donates its proceeds to Families First of Palm Beach County, which is a non-profit, countywide service dedicated to the well being of children and families in the area. The program’s mission is to better families and their children through “high-quality programs in prevention, early intervention, child development, behavioral health, education and advocacy.”

The 5th Annual Pairings…

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The Red Reef Park offers 67 acres of pristine, oceanfront preserve right in the heart of Boca Raton, Florida. The park offers residents and guests a breath of fresh air! There are no high-rises along the Red Reef beaches, so you really feel like you’re back to basics. 

Things To Do In Red Reef Park

  • Snorkeling: You won’t need a boat to get out to the reefs! Beautiful, tropical reefs are abundant here in Red Reef Park and you can swim to them from the beach! These rock and reef outcroppings are teaming with vibrant reef fish, sea fans, corals, turtles, eels and even dolphins. 
  • Swimming: Lifeguards are on duty year round at Red Reef from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm so you know you swim safely. 
  • Fishing: One of the most popular pastimes at the park is…

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