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5 Great Restaurants in West Palm!

Nick’s 50s Diner

For the past 25 years, Nick’s 50s Diner has been a popular stop for West Palm Beach locals, gaining so much infamy as to be featured in newspapers and on television. They are known for their friendly service, homemade food at affordable prices, and of course the fascinating fifties memorabilia scattered throughout the restaurant, including an authentic 1955 jukebox to play oldies. Nick’s is highly popular, not only for its lunch items, but its breakfast options as well. Customers come from all over, just to be transported back into the 50s.

Maison Carlos

Maison Carlos originally opened in 2002 on Clematis Street and seven years later was moved to the Eld Cid neighborhood, craving a more community setting. Only eleven tables are…

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FAMOUS FISH HUGGER in WEST PALM BEACH

The Annual event for the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach, Florida is bringing forth Animal Planet TV Star and famously known fish hugger, Jeremy Wade, to the stage!

The host of the series, “River Monsters,” Jeremy Wade does not get nervous trembling in murky waters, as he has come into contact with giant freshwater stingrays in Thailand and 20 foot long anaconda in the Amazon. Wade will be speaking at the Palm Beach benefit for the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium to discuss the success of the “underwater detective story" called, Get Hooked!

You may have watched most of the programs on Animal Planet, as it is the highest rated show on that channel, however, on March 5th find out what and how Wade conveys these…

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12TH ANNUAL PALM BEACH FINE CRAFT SHOW! February 27-March 1

Coming to Palm Beach this weekend is the 12th Annual Palm Beach Fine Craft Show. This incredible show is ideal for those who appreciate high quality and original art. The Palm Beach Fine Craft Show is an impressive and one-of-a-kind showcase of American contemporary art and design, presenting masterful work, beautifully showcased in an elegant indoor setting in the heart of Palm Beach County.

The Palm Beach Fine Craft Show is “professionally juried” guaranteeing only the highest level of distinction and originality in the work presented. Every piece is designed and made in artists' studios across America.

It’s the last big event of the Palm Beach art show season and surely not one you will want to miss! For additional information about this event, check out…

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DOWNTOWN DELRAY BEACH CRAFT FESTIVAL

Downtown Delray Beach, Florida is a small town with a vibrant and diverse community situated on the Atlantic Ocean in South Florida. Delray Beach celebrates and is known for its culture, history and art.

On Saturday, February 28th and Sunday, March 1st, 2015 Downtown Delray Beach will be entertaining its favorite Palm Beach weekend event, The 18th Annual Delray Beach Craft Festival. This free admission occasion brings fashionable crafts from over one hundred talented artists, involving a variety of pottery and ceramics, jewelry, painting, photography, clothing and more on display. Prices range to suit every budget, so there is something for everyone and you can find one of kind pieces to accentuate any space.

Enjoy the entertainment and dining on Atlantic…

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Things to do in Delray Beach

Morikami Museum 

The Morikami Museum is located in Delray Beach and showcases the connection between Japan and South Florida. It is here that visitors can immerse themselves in Japanese culture by seeing rotating exhibits and monthly tea ceremonies. There are also tradition Japanese festivals held several times a year, giving a true glimpse into Japanese culture. 7000 Japanese art pieces are contained within the Museum, as well as a 500 piece tea ceremony collection and over 200 textile pieces. The Gardens is located outside the 2 Museum buildings feature an amazing bonsai collection and shimmering lakes.

Putt N Around

Located in Downtown Delray Beach, Putt N Around is a family-owned mini golf course featuring 36 holes of Mini Golf. The Ocean’s Course is…

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Willoughby, Admirals Cove Among U.S. Open Qualifying Venues

With the calendar turning to March it means the Masters is just around the corner (42 days to be exact). However, some local golfers will now be turning their attention the sesaon's second major and our National Championship: The U.S. Open.

The USGA on Tuesday announced their list of dates and locations for ther local qualifying events. Standing out on the list is two local South Florida courses in Willoughby Golf Club in Stuart and the East Course at Admirals Cove in Jupiter.

Admirals Cove has long been a local qualifying spot for the USGA, while Willoughby adds its name to the list of spots in 2015.

Normally, the Admirals Cove qualifier signifies the start of the qualifying season, however this year it will be the third event on the schedule,…

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WANT YOUR STARBUCKS DELIVERED? YOU CAN HAVE IT IN 2015!

Starbucks is taking the next big step into optimizing your coffee experience. Coffee culture is their gig and they certainly know how to do it right. 2015 will be a new year of great additions to their menus and their amenities. 

Now you will be able to order your favorite pastry and coffee drink from your smart phone and have it delivered to your home or office. Starbucks Corp. plans to add delivery to certain locations in 2015 for a trial. The company is saying this move will “help combat declining traffic, as consumers shift to online shopping.” Howard Schultz, Starbucks’ chairman, president and chief executive office has big dreams for delivery. Schultz believes Starbucks’ delivery will capture “smartphone-tethered” customers by bringing the…

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JUPITER DONUT FACTORY… Spreading the YUMMINESS!

Photo courtesy of Jupiter Donut Factory. 

People travel great distances to get to a beautiful location like South Florida, but did you know some people drive 40 miles just to taste delicious confections?  Jupiter Donut Factory, 141 Center Street, Jupiter has been a local favorite for years and will be sone sharing the love of doughnuts by expanding to Royal Palm Beach.   These doughnuts are known as the “best handmade, fluffy donuts ever”.  The aroma of fresh baked doughnuts engrosses the restaurant and neighboring shops.

The family owned store makes anywhere from 200-300 doughnuts fresh each day.   Bakers come in at midnight to make the doughnuts and pastry decorators arrive at 3:00am to adorn them.  In addition to traditional fresh glazed…

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SCHOLARSHIP BILLFISH TOURNAMENT in FORT LAUDERDALE

Nova Southeastern University (NSU), associated with Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF), is happily presenting the 2015 Fort Lauderdale Billfish Tournament. The yearly fishing tournament is developing a ritual and is also continuously showing the huge commitment and assuring to keep putting efforts forth to save our stimulating seas.

Because our oceans are a huge part of our Earth and is of true natural beauty, amazing wonders, and still such a major mystery. The oceans provide us with an abundance of food, conveyance, recreation, healing medical sources and plenty of energy, those being only some of the benefits. “Yet, oceans are suffering from our activities too; our land practices cause agricultural run-off, sewage, and litter to end…

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POSSIBLE FERRY SERVICE to/from CUBA by a FORT LAUDERDALE COMPANY

Imagine taking a ferry from the Florida Keys to Cuba?!

Boundaries have recently eased; a Fort Lauderdale-based company is planning on introducing a ferry service from the Marathon City Marina in Florida Keys to Havana, by the end of the year.

A four hour trip on the 200-passenger catamaran traveling one-way or round-trip from the Florida Keys to Cuba, Brian Hall, owner of KonaCat, said he is self-assured and buoyant that he can get authorization. Traveling via boat used to be a very popular way of travel before the U.S. government terminated tourism to Cuba shortly following the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.

The Fort Lauderdale-based company says they will operate as a nonprofit organization and the owner, Hall feels certain that they will get the OFAC…

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