A network of paved paths and hardpacked limestone natural walkways wind through 90 acres of pine flatwoods, oak hammocks, and dense palm hammocks behind the Okeeheelee Nature Center at popular Okeeheelee Park.

At the Okeeheelee Nature Center you can enjoy birding and wildlife watching at a variety of pond overlooks on a gentle stroll through habitats once common throughout this highly populated area just west of West Palm Beach.

The park has a massive green space with many miles of paved walking trails around former rock pits that create large ponds. These trails are separate from the ones around the park itself; you must access them from the nature center area. Along the trail system, several overlooks provide scenic views over ponds and into a…

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It’s no secret that Waterfront Properties and Club Communities agents represent the most stunning listings in South Florida. If you’re searching for your dream home, we welcome you to attend any of our open houses this weekend!

 

500 Regents Park Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480

Sunday at 12 PM – 2 PM

$15,000,000

7 Beds, 8 Bath, 5,998 SqFt

This stately Clarence Mack Regency home is the centerpiece of the private enclave that is the Regents Park Historic District. Whether you are hosting a gala or an intimate dinner, the spacious loggia/living room area, formal dining room, butler’s pantry, and wine storage make this home perfect for entertaining. Don’t miss this prime opportunity to be conveniently located near all the best Palm Beach living…

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The City of Boca Raton takes pride in its beautifully designed old town hall. With a domed bell tower and gabled roof, the Boca Raton History and Train Museum is the perfect place to visit for South Floridians interested in learning more about their local community. The building itself hails back to 1926 and flaunts the elegant Mediterranean Revival style of design. But there’s more to this landmark than just its exterior. Inside, you’ll find exhibits that touch on many important moments in Boca Raton’s history, including early personal computer technologies from IBM and a study of celebrity architect Addison Mizner. There are special “museum hunts” for small children and families, and the kids are sure to enjoy a visit to Boca’s restored 1930s train…

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Lake Woof Dog Park is a public dog park located in the John Prince Park in Lake Worth, Florida. It was opened in July 2017 and has since become incredibly popular in the community due to its location, size, and amenities.

The four-acre dog park features everything you would want in an off-leash dog park and more. It consists of five enclosed areas for dogs of various sizes to freely run around and play in, with separate areas for small dogs, medium breeds, and large hounds. There are also two dog areas that are used on a rotation basis for maintenance that takes place every Thursday between 12:00 to 3:00 PM. This helps maintain the condition of the park's surface and cleanliness. Each fenced-in area includes plenty of seating, including gazebos…

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Here are a few of our favorite family-friendly activities to do with your kids on a rainy day in the Palm Beaches.

Hoffman’s Chocolates

Nothing can clear up a rainy day like a trip to a chocolate factory. Hoffman’s Chocolates has been in The Palm Beaches for decades, delivering tasty confections to generations. You can get a guided window tour of the various goodies being prepared, watch a video presentation about chocolate history and get some free chocolate samples. You can even get hands-on by taking a chocolatier class, where you make your own beautiful chocolate crafts!

Lion Country Safari

No need to get wet when you visit Lion Country Safari. This drive-through park has more than a thousand animals, many becoming even more active…

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Grassy Waters Preserve is like the Everglades, but it’s right in West Palm Beach. Grassy Waters is a massive preserve – 20 square miles – that remains untouched because it is now the drinking water supply for the residents of West Palm Beach and several other communities.

Grassy Waters Preserve is home to a variety of native wildlife. Commonly sighted species including the Everglades snail kite, wood stork, white ibis, great blue heron, white-tailed deer, otter, bobcat, and alligator. For the United States, it’s a reservoir like no other. The nature center and boardwalk on the south side of Northlake Road provide the easiest public access to this unique preserve.

Hiking in The Grassy Water Preserve

The boardwalk trail at The Grassy Water…

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South Florida has some of the most luxurious spas in the world. Here are 3 of the best in Palm Beach County.

PGA National Resort

The Spa at PGA National Resort, Palm Beach Gardens is open to the public.  The Spa at PGA recently completed a four-year $125 million “resort-wide renovation. Serenity is a key element in the refreshed resort. It is a full-service spa and salon offering over 100 services to the community.  You will find all that you expect from an excellent spa from caring, professional staff to treatments based on the “Waters of the World” mineral pools. These mineral pools are infused with salts imported from around the world, including the Dead Sea and the French Pyrenees Mountains.

Jupiter Beach Resort Spa

The Spa at Jupiter…

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The waters under the Blue Heron Bridge at Phil Foster Park are world-famous among scuba divers and snorkelers for their variety of marinelife. The snorkel trail is located just south of Phil Foster Park’s beach, 200 feet offshore, and is accessible for every level, ranging in depth from 6 to 10 feet.

For beginners, who are taking to the water with just a mask, snorkel and fins, the trail is a true treasure—not too taxing of a swim and shallow enough to ease anxiety but populated enough to get a sense of Phil Foster Park’s biodiversity. For SCUBA divers, it’s shallow enough to stay underwater for up to two hours—plenty of time to capture a shot of some of the rare fish species scurrying about. The design of the reef trail mimics a barrier reef,…

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This year the South Florida Garlic Fest is celebrating its 21st Anniversary. The festival is the epitome of homegrown talent and a cultural showcase providing an outlet for local artists and chefs to express themselves.

In a variety of mediums, Garlic Fest serves as a gathering festival focal point for musicians, artist of every genre and culinary artists. Each year over 40,000 local South Floridians attend to enjoy the premier food and entertainment event in South Florida.

culinary possibilities of garlic. Countless recipes and unique dishes have been created by professional chefs in the Garlic Chef cooking competition and by our Gourmet Alley concessionaires including Garlic Ice Cream, Argentinean Garlic BBQ and Garlic Fest crab cakes. The…

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum is a fun and informative place for residents of Jupiter and Palm Beach County as a whole, to learn about their regional history. The Museum also encompasses the Tindall Pioneer Homestead, the earliest house still existing in Jupiter.

Tindall Pioneer Homestead

Originally located a mile up the Loxahatchee River next to the early Pennock Plantation on the south side of the river, the 1892 Tindall Pioneer Homestead was home to George Washington Tindall and Mary Pilcher Tindall and eight of their ten children. The house gives a glimpse of early life along the Loxahatchee for brave pioneering families.

The building is typical of houses built by early settlers in Florida. Called cracker-style, its…

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