The National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach is the largest croquet facility internationally. The National Croquet Center is located at 700 Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach. It consists of four acres of lawns, croquet courts and a 19,000-square-foot clubhouse. The facility can accommodate as many as 600 players and their mallets.  The uniqueness of the sport and lovely facilities are a great option for gatherings.

The origins of croquet are a little cloudy.  A woman, known as Miss McNaughton, observed what she referred to as “peasants” in France playing a game. The was with hoops made of willow rods and mallets of broomsticks inserted into pieces of wood.  She brought the concept of the game and introduced it in Ireland.  From Ireland the…

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Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” is coming back to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Broward County Oct. 10-21 in a new, reinvented touring production.  Andrew Lloyd Webber is arguably the most successful composer of our time. He is best known for stage and film adaptations of his highly renowned musicals including Jesus Christ Superstar (1973), Cats (1994), Evita (1996), and The Phantom of the Opera. 

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts will be hosting the new revised production of Phantom of the Opera, which expected to be bigger than ever before.  The beloved story and award-winning score - with songs like “Music of the Night,” “All I Ask of You,” and “Masquerade” - will be performed by a cast and orchestra of…

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Discover a surprising Turkish delight in a West Palm Beach. The Mediterranean bistro known as Locanta Local Eatery is located at 864 North Military Trail.  The healthy and satisfying eating spot in West Palm Beach is a kitchen is in the hands of Chef Alper Songul.  Healthy Chef Songul was formerly of Agora Mediterranean Kitchen in Northwood. 

The Mediterranean Diet emphasizes heart healthy foods like nuts, fish, and olive oil, and limits intake of red meat, butter, and added sugar.  This concept is similarly in line with Turkish fare, and together these similar mindsets fuse together seamlessly for a wonderfully healthy café.

The restaurant’s kitchen is cooking up some yummy Meditterranean and Turkish-leaning fare, and the daily blackboard has…

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In honor of the grand opening of a new Boca Raton location of Burgerim Gourmet Burgers at 20449 State Road 7, burgers will be a buck Sunday, August 12, 2018.

Burgerim Gourmet Burgers is an Israeli-based a casual burger restaurant with international locations. The restaurant touts a unique and tasty experience at each visit. The concept allows the customer to choose from an uno, duo, trio, or party box of their 3 oz. patties and encourages you to get creative with patty flavors, unconventional toppings, and sauces.  It’s a great chance to make a burger as personal as you want. Choose from a simple burger to a gourmet delicacy like a Wagyu beef hamburger.  

The burger joint will host a grand opening party featuring a ribbon cutting, games, bounce…

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Catch a free family movie every second Friday night at the West Palm Beach Downtown Waterfront “Screen on the Green” event.  The family friendly happening transforms the sprawling waterfront lawn into a movie theater under the stars. Watch free screenings of your favorite movies and make great memories.  

Tonight, August 10, 2018 at 7:00 pm meander downtown to Waterfront Commons, 100 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach and catch the George Lucas’ mega-Star Wars triliogy, The Last Jedi.  Enjoy the screen on the green event as it depicts the adventures of Hans Solo, Princess Leah and other characters from long ago and a galaxy far, far away

Throughout the series of family-friendly movies featuring both classic films and newer flicks while…

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Worth Avenue is one of the most beautiful shopping venues in the country. Palm Beach has many beautiful venues to appreciate.  The shopping on Worth Avenue is second to none.  Come on over to the island and experience our tradition of incomparable personal service and our unbending commitment to excellence.

It is worth the drive to spend the day in Palm Beach.  Worth Avenue is hosting the “Worth the Drive”.  Spoil  yourself with a day of play on the iconic Worth Avenue.  Indulge in a luxurious day of lunch and shopping on the world-renowned South Florida shopping avenue. The Avenue stretches four blocks from Lake Worth to the Atlantic Ocean. 

Now through August 15, 2018 the Worth Avenue Association is hosting “Worth the Drive’ summer deals on…

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The Palm Beaches offers a healthy lifestyle.  Additionally, a healthy lifestyle requires rest and relaxation.  Time to put down your phones, disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life, and treat yourself.

Palm Beach Gardens is home to the PGA National Resort.  It is also home to many professional golf tournaments with five championship golf courses.  It’s more than a resort, PGA National offers an enviable lifestyle in a background that embraces the very best Florida has to offer luxurious homes, wellness, lifestyle and convenient location. 

The Spa at PGA National Resort is well-known in Southeast Florida with its signature Waters of the World mineral pools, body treatments and global massage therapies. They offer beauty…

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Ayurveda is one of the few health practices developed centuries ago that is still widely practiced in modern times. Ayurveda treatises describe three elements which will result in health, while inequality of these same elements result in disease. It is considered a complete holistic approach emphasizing diet, exercise,  herbal remedies, meditation, breathing, and physical therapy Local Ayurvedic lifestyle consultant and former yoga teacher Cecile Alfonzo, owns a wildly popular bistro and juice bar in Juno Beach.

Jaya Nutrition Bar, 869 Donald Ross Road, Juno Beach, is a laid-back café with good vibes and fresh, healthy eats. They serve balanced recipes with only organic produce. In addition to acai bowls, kombucha, smoothies and cold-pressed…

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Bring the family out tonight for a fun night in Abacoa, Abacoa Jupiter Homes for Sale.  Tonight, August 4, 2018,  Steel Pulse will be performing at the  Abacoa Amphitheater, 1260 University Boulevard, Jupiter. Downtown Abacoa in Jupiter has an old school “Main Street” magic and a chill atmosphere. It’s a perfect place to hang out with friends and family for a Saturday night concert.

Steel Pulse is a much-admired reggae band hailing from England.  They formed in 1975 and are considered as one of the most significant British reggae bands. They are critically acclaimed for their political take on music. The band was known for their Rastafarian and protest-minded beliefs. They were also the first non-Jamaican band to receive a Grammy Award for Best…

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A lively little speakeasy on the Singer Island has quite a backstory. As the legend goes, McCoy was a moonshiner here in South Florida during the times of Prohibition.  He had a hidden speakeasy and a reputation for the best moonshine. People from all walks of life came to indulge in his spirits. To hide from authorities, McCoy had livestock and goats on his land.  The only problem was that the goats would knock over the stills and drink the moonshine.  Guests of the speakeasy loved to watch the drunken goats and relish the evening.

Two Drunken Goats Beach Cantina,  2509 Ocean Avenue, Singer Island, is located in the outdoor Ocean Mall on the municipal beach in Riviera Beach a/k/a Singer Island.  It is a lively place to grab breakfast, lunch,…

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