The State of Florida eligibility groups have been updated. All Florida residents 40 and older are eligible starting March 29. 

Starting April 5, everyone 16 and older can get vaccinated. Instead of spending hours searching the internet, you can use our all-in-one guide on where to get the COVID vaccine in Palm Beach County. The vaccine is free for recipients.

Covid-19 vaccine eligible groups:

Long-term care facility residents and staff.

Persons 40 and older (drops to 16 on April 5)

Health care personnel with direct patient contact.

Persons 16 to 39 deemed to be extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 by hospital providers and doctors. The state published this form for vulnerable residents to get signed by doctors and use at vaccination…

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Spring is considered an awaking or rebirth. Many fun things happen during the spring season. Springtime flowers begin to bloom, days start to get longer, the temperatures start to rise. It’s the time of year when people get to come outside and do fun activities again especially after a long, and harsh winter. Hop on down to Downtown Palm Beach Gardens,  for family-centric experiences, a pet-friendly atmosphere, and endless prospects for connection and creativity.   Downtown Palm Beach Gardens, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens offers something for everyone.

Hip-Hop and hurry, it is time to celebrate Springtime in the Downtown Park! Join your favorite springtime bunny for activities, airbrush tattoos and much more. The event is…

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Join Mulligan’s Beach House on Singer Island, 2551 North Ocean Avenue, Singer Island every Saturday 7:00pm – 11:00pm for the “Low Tide Beach Party!” No admission ticket needed, and the event is FREE!  All ages are welcome to the beachside DJ beach party offering $6.00 daily drinks.

Happy Hour at Mulligan’s Beach House is Monday – Friday 1:00pm – 6:00pm. Happy Hour drink prices throughout the restaurant and specials on food. Saturday & Sunday 1:00pm – 6:00pm offering Happy Hour drinks & food at the bar only. Wings, Firecracker Shrimp, Nachos, Margherita Flatbread, Spinach Dip,

Fish Bites, Buffalo Chicken Bites, Cheese Fries & Pretzel Bites are all $5.99 appetizer specials.

For more information please visit, Muligans Beach House.

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The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is proud to present Sensory Saturdays: Special Exploration Hours at the museum, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach.  On the 1st Saturday of every month, families affected by autism spectrum disorder are invited to discover the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium during a distinctive morning visit from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (prior to opening to the public).

Experience our exhibits without heavy crowds when we have softened general lighting and decreased the noise level and visual stimulation on interactive exhibits wherever possible. Our facility is also ADA accessible and wheelchair friendly!

*Note: The mask requirement is eased during this time only since there are a small number of…

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The Coastal Center Florida Oceanographic  objective is to involve the community interested in marine life and coastline ecosystems by presenting interactive experiences which are encouraging and informative. Motivating the community to preserve the environment for the future. The Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center located in Martin County, on 57 acres of land between the Indian River Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean

The employees and volunteers at the Coastal Center are passionate about what they do, they are bringing attention and care to the marine life. The touch tanks are very popular amongst the visitors. This is where sea urchins, horseshoe crabs and stingrays can be seen, touched and even fed. The sea turtle pavilion allows visitors to…

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Palm Beach County COVID-19 statistics recap: 

  • Vaccinations began in Florida on December 14, 2020. There are roughly 22.2 million residents.
    • 2,266,723 people have received the first dose in FL.
    • 2,791,216 people have completed the series (i.e. received the 2nd dose of Maderna or Pfizer or single dose of J&J) in FL.
    • PBC has vaccinated 133,219 (first dose only) people; 250,042 have completed the series. 
  • Florida reported an increase in new cases, but PBC was down:
    • 32,088 new cases in FL up from 31,692 the prior week; up 1.24%
    • 2,265 new cases in PBC down from 2,577 the prior week; down 12% 
  • PBC 7-day moving average of new cases declined to 317 from 362 last week. 
  • PBC 7-day test positivity rate declined to 5.6%…

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Are you looking to experience a little bit of the Big Apple in the heart of Boca Raton? The Wick Theatre and Costume Museum, 7901 North Federal Highway in Boca would be a great way to do so. Marilynn Wick, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Costume World, Inc. She has devoted her life to amassing the nation’s largest collection of original Broadway costumes and wardrobes. There were soon four facilities scattered around the United States.

In April of 2013, Mrs. Wick acquired the former Caldwell Theatre Company space in north Boca Raton, resurrecting the vacant property into the Wick Theatre and Costume Museum which opened for business in September with its inaugural production of The Sound of Music. Costume World leads the way as the largest…

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Paddle board or kayak along cypress knees on the Loxahatchee River for a throw back in time to the early settlers’ days in Jupiter and Tequesta.  Take in the remarkable river scenery and the ecosystems that the Loxahatchee River supports including cypress knees. 

What is a cypress knee you ask? A cypress knee is a unique characteristic of a cypress tree forming above the roots. Their purpose is mysterious, and they are generally seen on trees growing in swamps. Some current theories say that they might help to “aerate the tree's roots, create a barrier to catch sediment and reduce erosion, assist in anchoring the tree in the soft and muddy soil, or any combination thereof”. 

The Loxahatchee River is one of the best ways to see Old Florida up…

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Community foundations typically accept charitable donations and grant funds to a wide variety of causes, such as community services, the arts, education, the environment, health, and disaster relief within a specific geographic region. Here in Jupiter the Waterfront Way Foundation gifted Jupiter High School students a glistening new school bus as a holiday gift following a match-by-match donation. A total of $107,000 was raised for the new motor vehicle.  

The former bus was lacking air conditioning as well as wheelchair access. Without these enhancements it made transporting the students in the Exceptional Student Education Program far more challenging. The new bus will be instrumental in bringing these exceptional students to area businesses for…

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Social distancing and connecting in Palm Beach County can still be a challenge even with less stringent social distancing restrictions.There are still plenty of ways to stay connected to friends, family, and coworkers, even while practicing responsible social distancing. Some people are loners and do not mind keeping others at arm’s length. However, the vast majority of us find isolation challenging. Here are a few of the things you can use to keep your sanity by staying connected.

Virtual Book Club

If you long to connect with people who are interested in similar things as you, then you should consider joining a virtual book club. Book clubs are an excellent way to meet new people and learn about fantastic books that you can enjoy. There are…

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