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Want to re-experience your playground glory days? Remember kicking around the ball in the yard with all your friends. Join the fun and tie up your sneakers, WAKA Kickball & Social Sports are back in South Florida area.


The World Adult Kickball Association, WAKA, is one of the fastest growing community sports in America. WAKA brings kickball games and parties to the area. This is a great social sport if you are new to the South Florida and want to meet new friends. Full teams, small groups, and individuals are welcome! WAKA brings super fun and wacky kickball games (some are themed), parties and brings friends together into one national sports group and social club. There is no better time to get out and play around.
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It sounds like a dream come true, a community with breathtaking ocean or river views and genuine small town kindness. Such a reality exists in Tequesta, Florida. The Village of Tequesta is a boater’s delight!  Tequesta is known for its picturesque and relaxing lifestyle on the water just north of Jupiter.  Across the scenic Jupiter Inlet and graceful Loxahatchee River is the quaint Village of Tequesta.  This is where people have flocked to quietly to raise their families, or retire and enjoy life peacefully along the waterways.

The Village of Tequesta is an incomparable waterfront community located along Route 1 in northern Palm Beach County.  Its impressiveness of quaint galleries, shops, boutiques, and bistros make it unique.  It is also home to…

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The 7th Annual Internationally World Famous Treasure Trove Fishing Tournament is out of the Treasure Trove on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida. Entry is free and all proceeds will be given out to charity.
Every year, the organization picks a different cause, this year they have chosen The Foundation Fighting Blindness, a group whose duty is to drive the research that will be responsible for preventions, treatments, and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa (RP), macular degeneration, usher syndrome, and the entire spectrum of
retinal degenerative diseases.
The Internationally World Famous Treasure Trove Fishing Tournament states that all types of tackle and even spear guns are allowed. Species include dolphin, wahoo, tuna, swordfish, kingfish,…

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ChaseN’Tailz, a KDW sports fishing tournament dedicated to keep Chase Warren’s legacy alive and spread awareness all while raising money that is much needed for research.
Who is Chase Warren? Chase was a baby born on October 1, 2012 as what appeared to be a healthy boy turned quickly into a heartbreaking tragedy. Over the next ten months, Chase was continuously getting sick and doctors could not diagnose the cause of his symptoms. As Chase was getting sicker every day, he passes away on August 7, 2013. Two days after the tragedy the Warren family received their son’s diagnosis, Gaucher Type 2, this was fatal and untreatable.

To celebrate the memory of Chase Warren , the Warren family has created the first annual ChaseN’Tailz fishing tournament that will be…

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The River Center has created a fishing tournament for Junior Anglers to participate in this summer. This Fishing tournament encourages kids to explore the variety of local fisheries and to learn more about our area and its exceptional aquatic habitats, all while learning how to improve their fishing skills. Junior Anglers between the ages of 5 and 17 should register at the River Center where registration packets are available.

Participants can send in photos throughout the summer of their catches from freshwater to saltwater. Points add up with each submission based on the variety and number of species caught.
The River Center, which is located in Jupiter at Burt Reynolds Park, is also inviting all to the “End of Summer” Fish Fry on August 2, 2014 where…

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Will All Aboard Florida be stopped in their tracks? New high-powered group formed to stop the train.  The recently formed Citizens Against Rail Expansion (CARE FL) has joined the campaign to combat the proposed passenger trains and increased freight trains running through our area. CARE FL hired a highly skilled Washington D.C. attorney with experience in fighting rail projects.

“The more opposition the better,” said a K.C. Taylor, a representative from Not All Aboard.  Not All Aboard collected nearly 20,000 signatures on their online petition and in person.  “I’m excited there’s another group that’s going to spread awareness.”

A recent letter to Governor Rick Scott outlining the environment, quality of life, and safety related concerns of the…

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Country Vocal & Performance Contest

Are you an aspiring country singer who wants to take their hobby or career to the next level? Well, here is your chance to shine and become the next country star. Encore Entertainment at the Firedogs Saloon in Fort Lauderdale has created this 12 week competition. It has some of the elements of the notorious television shows such as The Voice and American Idol but limits the music genre to only country music. The competition acts just like the television shows which have blind judging, as well as the audience’s vote and comments from the judges on each of performances. This will determine who moves forward in the competition.
This is a chance for someone to get noticed and also may be able to take an active role in…

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SUMMER GREEN MARKET IN WEST PALM BEACH

Imagine walking beneath a vibrant canopy of orchids along the streets line byt the glistening Intercostal waters. Your senses will be filled with splashes of yellow sunflowers, rainbows of fruits and vegetables, smells of fresh baked goods and the sound of local music filling the air. This is just an idea of some of the sensations you’ll experience at the West Palm Beach Green Market. If you haven’t been to it on a Saturday yet, it is safe to say you’re missing out. It is held at 101 South Flagler Drive on the West Palm Beach Waterfront. Over 60 vendors represent their farm garden-fresh produce, hand made art and vivacious flowers at the Green Market.  If you have some great ideas to add to the market or want to be a vendor there is room for you too! …

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Jupiter’s Carlin Park will be cloaked in mystery July 12-15 and July 19-22 for the 12th Shakespeare by the Sea Festival.  The Seabreeze Amphitheater will be transformed into a deserted island for this adaptation of the Shakespeare classic comedy of the “Twelfth Night” as it is reimagined with a contemporary twist.

Although the “Twelfth Night” is being revisited again at the Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival after 22 years “ this production promises to be more complex than ones done in the past” according to Executive Producer Kermit Chrisman.  They have infused the concept of plane crashes and landing in the setting of the 400-year-old classic tale, on a deserted island theme.  A must see concept.

While diverging from the original setting, the play…

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4 Teams – 1 City

Sat., July 12, 10:00 a.m. – Sun., July 13 10:00 a.m. | 222 N. Pompano Beach Blvd.

This weekend, on the Pompano Beach Fishing Pier, The Heartbeat Foundation is bringing a non-profit and free admission for a two-day event to celebrate the World Soccer Championship games. The attractions will include the live broadcast on gigantic LED screens of the final two games of the World Soccer Tournament from Brazil, live entertainment from multicultural musicians, exhibits, food from all countries and foot volley tournament will keep the crowd on their toes.

Pompano Beach is inviting all Broward residents and visitors from all nations to join together and celebrate on the beach. LS Events and the Heartbeat Foundations are responsible for the…

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