There is always something entertaining to do in Delray Beach.  Downtown Delray Beach has some of the best nightlife around, but did you know the good times start before the sun goes down? Check out all the Happy Hour offerings from many of our destinations. Relax, Unwind, and get "Happy" in Delray. Downtown Delray Beach, long known for its eclectic community and vibrant atmosphere, has become a cultural mecca. Renowned works of art adorn fine galleries and unique shops abound. The many art festivals and theater performances are a few favorites among visitors and locals alike. 

Christmas in Delray Beach, Florida is a month-long holiday celebration with festivities happening almost every single day and night -- all in celebration of the Christmas…

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For the ninth year, the City of West Palm Beach is bringing back a 700-ton sand tree, known as Sandi. Commencing on December 5, 2020 the sand Christmas will feature tree light shows and music. The shows and music will be presented from 6 to 10 p.m. daily through December 31, 2020 next to the 35-foot-tall “tree” in Sandi Land. Santa Claus will pose for photos sitting in a 6-foot-tall lifeguard chair, offering a safe distance between him and families.

The holiday season in West Palm Beach kicks off with the city’s annual tree lighting. However, this is no ordinary tree. "Sandi" is a massive, 700-ton tree made completely of sand. Sandi is decorated with thousands of lights and is one of the most mesmerizing sights for miles around.  It is the time when a…

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December is a very busy month for many. Several holidays occur during the month and December is the twelfth month of the Gregorian calendar and the last month of the year. To many, December is a favorite month because of the cooler temperatures, maybe even snow for some, and holiday events with friends and family.

Here are some interesting facts about December that you might not have known.

December was originally the tenth month of the Roman Calendar (until 153 BC). The word December comes from the Latin word decem, meaning ten.

December brings the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and this day is the shortest day of the year. This year the winter solstice will occur on Monday, December 21st, making the day the first official day of…

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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach offers a unique program that allows the public to adopt a sea turtle. The adoption program helps benefit the continuous care and treatment for the endangered, sick, and injured sea turtles housed at the sea turtle research and rehabilitation center.

The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is located in the Town of Juno Beach and is a non-profit whose mission is aimed to protect the ocean and all that live in it. The center and its staff help to provide treatment and rehabilitation to sea turtles before being released back into the ocean.

The Adopt a Turtle program offers six packages to choose from: The Basic Adoption Package, Enhanced Adoption Package, Deluxe Adoption Package, Adopt a Nest Package, Name a…

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A private exhibition of 40 exquisite one-of-a-kind pieces at the new Sotheby’s pop up gallery in Palm Beach. It is a rare opportunity to view master jeweler Glenn Spiro’ high-end creations. The Sotheby’s gallery at 150 Royal Poinciana Plaza in Palm Beach will be exhibiting 40 one-of-a-kind pieces from the House of ‘G.’ Jewels typically reserved for Spiro’s private ateliers in London and Geneva will be on view starting December 9 through the end of the year via an appointment-only salon. 

The exhibition offers the perfect opportunity to pick up that last-minute holiday gift. Do NOT forget your Black Card!  Highlights include a jaw-dropping statement necklace, set with 27 Colombian cushion-shaped emeralds weighing 236.32-carats set in green titanium with…

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Yes, indeed it seems just about every little thing has a national day.  So, it should come as no surprise to Jupiter residents that there is a National Violin Day too! There are more than 1,500 national days, weeks, and months to be celebrated each year, according to the folks who run the National Day Calendar website. Just about anything you can think of has its own day.

The violin, which comes from the Medieval Latin word “vitula,” meaning “stringed instrument”, has a recognizable tone and appearance. Some of the most valued violins have sold for millions of dollars at auction. National Violin Day on December 13 recognizes the impact and cultural contributions of a most versatile instrument. The violin family has four members and includes the…

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Picking a favorite dessert seems like a nearly impossible task, but somehow every state in the US has managed to have a different favorite listed as their state’s dessert.  Some remain loyal to the original classics like sugar cookies, peppermint paddies, hot chocolate, and gingerbread cookies while other states prefer a non-traditional holiday dessert.

Floridians have chosen their favorite dessert to serve this holiday season. The top dessert to serve at holiday is cheesecake in the state. Cheesecake was also a favorite in several other states. Cheesecake is one of those desserts that is a classic and favorite among many.

Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the crust: Cooking spray, 9 graham crackers (finely crushed), 6 tablespoons of melted…

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This past week, The Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County hosted the 26th Annual Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade and Toy Drive to spread cheer to over 250,000 spectators on December 5th. The parade made its way up the Intracoastal Waterway from North Palm Beach to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. Toys were collected along the parade route by a fleet of volunteer boats, many of which carried uniformed Marines.

Toys for Tots and Little Smiles are reporting that 5,500 toys were collected the night of the parade. Members of the community also made numerous monetary donations online, which will all go towards toy purchases for Toys for Tots and Little Smiles.

The stars of the parade were the dozens of decorated vessels and the traveling…

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The Coastal Conservation Association of Florida had an awesome “turnout” for their 2nd Annual Statewide Beach Cleanup this year by using an online app and a tournament layout.

The cleanup is run similar to a fishing tournament, but instead of submitting fish, participants submit their trash collections!

The event was managed through the iAngler Tournament App and website, and for each 5 gallon bucket of trash uploaded, participants received one entry for raffle prizes including Costa Sunglasses, Academy Sports + Outdoors Gift Cards and American Express Gift Cards provided by CCA Florida and iAngler. 

The event involved 98 total participants for one week straight, and was available in the entire state of Florida. Individuals could choose which…

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This weekend, three holiday boat parades are taking place throughout Palm Beach County. Boats will be decorated in holiday lights and decoration while blasting holiday music to get everyone into the holiday spirit.

Head to one of the holiday boat parades happening this Saturday night.

Lake Clarke Shores:

The boat parade starts at 7 pm this Saturday. Head to Lake Clarkes Shores for the 21st annual Lake Clarke Christmas Boat Parade. Those who attend are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy for the Little Smiles toy collection drop box. The parade will begin at the lake and head north and turn around and come back to end in the same spot.

Royal Palm Beach Christmas Boat Parade

The boat parade will start at Todd A. Robiner Park on La Mancha…

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