A recent study suggests that one of the favorite holiday drinks and favorite to drink during the cooler temperatures can do more than just warm you up. Hot chocolate has been found to boost brain power.

The recent study combined efforts between the University of Birmingham in the UK and the University of Illinois. The first part of the study was conducted on young males between the ages of 18 and 40 years old. The study is one of the first to be done that demonstrates the benefits of drinking hot cocoa.

The study participants underwent a non-invasive brain imaging to measure blood oxygen levels in the brain. Researchers pointed out that participants who consumed the flavanol-rich drink, often found in hot chocolate, produced a faster and greater…

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One of Palm Beach Gardens newest Town Center is hosting a Holiday Toy Drive this Saturday to help spread joy this holiday season. Alton Town Center on Donald Ross Road is hosting a drive-thru Santa and Elves Toy Drive from 9 am to 11 am this weekend.

The shopping center will accept new, unwrapped toys to benefit Adopt A Family of the Palm Beaches. Santa and his elves will be onsite to help accept the donations and bring some holiday cheer. Guests will be able to meet Santa while remaining in the car. Children may grant their holiday wishes to Santa and will receive a special gift bag filled with goodies courtesy of Bolay. The Drive-thru holiday event will also feature special holiday inspired guests.

The drive-thru donations will begin at the Alton…

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 Try a medievel sport with a battleaxe. Now that the popular Boynton Beach axe-throwing bar ‘Game of Axes’ has opened a second location in Jupiter, it’s time to give it a shot. If you have an axe to grind with someone, here is the perfect place to settle the score! The popular themed restaurant/bar is in Publix shopping plaza on 10160 W. Indiantown Road. 

Very “axe-citing”! People have been throwing things at other things since the beginning of time. Get back to basics – food, drinks, friends, and fun! The ‘Game of Axes’ is an entertaining addition to the area. It offers a great alternative to the typical sports bar, mini golf, or bowling alley type of evening. 

With the help of skilled axe-masters you will learn to throw an axe. Safety measures are…

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This holiday season, a rare ‘Christmas Star’ will light up the sky this month for the first time in 800 years. The rare shiny sighting will be visible from South Florida without a telescope and will kick off the winter solstice.

The timing lines up perfectly with the winter solstice meaning that December 21st is also the official start of the winter season. Luckily for us winter in South Florida consists of lots of sunshine and temperatures in the mid-70s to low-80s.

The last rare’ Christmas Star’ sighting happened in 1226, according to astronomers. As Jupiter and Saturn make their way around the sun the two planets will slowly grow closer together for the new few days until they are completely aligned according to NASA.  Planet alignments are rare,…

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A brand new dining and market complex in Jupiter will have a familiar face backing the investment. Joe Namath, the famous Super Bowl winning quarterback of the New York Jets, and developer Charles Modica make up the power duo behind "Charlie and Joe's at Love Street". 

The new complex will feature three restaurants and a seafood market and is set to open in January of 2021. The site will be a "sprawling hospitality hub that’s unlike any establishment around the inlet and some of the best views of that majestic lighthouse." according to the Palm Beach Post. Here is a breakdown of what’s to come at Love Street. 

Lucky Shuck - A true raw bar with a focus on seafood but will also feature a delicious tavern menu and a vast variety of craft and local…

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Every weekend in Palm Beach County from now until late spring, there are several GreenMarkets in our area to purchase local crafts, baked goods, homemade items, fresh flowers, and fresh produce. The markets are brought together by the local towns to support our local growers and farmers. The GreenMarkets occur rain or shine.

Here are some of the GreenMarkets going on in our area this weekend.

Friday, December 18th

Twilight Green Market at Wellington: This Friday night from 5 pm to 9 pm the Town Center Promenade hosts their weekly Twilight Green Market.

Saturday, December 19th

Delray Beach GreenMarket: From 9 am to 2 pm this Saturday, the Delray Beach GreenMarket is taking place at Old School Square Park on Northeast Second Avenue.

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Winterfest 2020 will be slightly adjusted to maximize social distancing during this pandemic, but not cancelled!  Winterfest in Wellington has been a family fun event anticipated annually during the holiday season.  We could not imagine a year without Winterfest, so…the organizers created the Winterfest 2020 “Live from Your Ride” Drive In!

It is a wonderful way to enjoy an evening of music, dancing and of course Winterfest favorite “Vanilla Ice” performing while you enjoy the festivities from your own individual car!

The health and safety of attendees, artists, crews, and staff is the top priority. This newly designed format will maximize social distancing and will meet all local health and safety standards, as well as state regulations. 

 "Live…

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Good Housekeeping Magazine conducted a study of the “60 Charming American Town You Haven’t Heard of But Should Visit ASAP” and not only but the Martin County’s Stuart has made the list. Stuart ranked number six of 60 charming American towns and one of a few Florida towns on the list.

The charming city is a favorite by many.  Stuart is known as the Sailfish Capital of the world because of its location along the banks of the St. Lucie River, the Indian River Lagoon, and the eastern point of the Okeechobee waterways, where many sailfish are found in the waters.

This isn’t the first time Stuart has been on the favorite list. In 2016, the Coastal Living Magazine gave Stuart the “America’s Happiest Seaside Town” award. Stuart is also on the Smithsonian…

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 National Cupcake Day has finally arrived. Naturally, this is an entire day dedicated to enjoying your favorite miniature cakes topped with icing or other sweet treats. This year, the day, which takes place on December 15th each year, falls on a Tuesday. That means you have a perfect excuse to indulge! In celebration of the special day, let us look at some local Palm Beach County cupcake shoppes you may enjoy them.

In the grand scheme of desserts, cupcakes are a relatively new treat, but they have been around for a few hundred years. The small, individual cakes have been widely enjoyed in the United States since the 19th century, but their history extends further back than that. The first mention of cupcakes occurred around 1796 in a cookbook,…

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The Royal Poinciana Plaza is excited to announce the return of SoulCycle. The series is part of the popular cycling studio’s SoulOutside by SoulCycle. Starting next week, SoulCycle is heading back to Palm Beach.

Classes being on Wednesday, December 23rd at the Royal Poinciana Plaza.  This will be SoulCycle’s third time in Palm Beach since they began their Destination Soul program a few years ago. Destination Soul brings SoulCycle cycling classes to area where there is not a studio.

Through the new SoulOutside series, SoulCycle is taking their 45-minute indoor cycle class outdoors. The classes will take place seven days a week during the winter at The Royal Poinciana Playhouse behind the outdoor shopping and lifestyle center.

The company started…

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