Governor DeSantis and Palm Beach County Commissioners and Mayor announced some positive news about the slow down of Covid-19 in South Florida and the start of reopening Florida. 

Palm Beach County is taking gradual steps to start to reopen the county in a safe way. On Monday afternoon, the county commissioners announced that starting yesterday Wednesday, April 29th marinas, public parks, boat ramps, community pools, golf courses, tennis courts and other recreational facilities will begin to open with restrictions and maintaining social distancing practices. The beaches will still remain closed until further notice. 

This news is great for golfers who have been itching to get back out on the course. Since many golf courses in Palm Beach County…

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Explore the White House.  Self-guided tours of the White House are currently unavailable.  To experience the history and art of the White House in person takes some doing.  First, one must submit a tour request through one’s Member of Congress. COVID-19 has put in person tours of the White House on hold.

Now we can explore the White House virtually instead with high resolution images. You can look at paintings on the wall, wander the halls, and pan all around you to take in the elaborate furnishings, high ceilings, and stately decor.  Travel is a bit locked down for South Florida, as well as all United States citizens, so this is a good option.  The virtual tour is filled with hours of interesting things to explore and learn.

There are several…

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The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, in West Palm Beach, has been diligently working to reformat its programming for a digital audience. In addition to three online tours—two currently available and one in the works. Ann Norton Sculpture Garden also presented a virtual rendition of its renowned Earth Day experience. 

Virtual field trips are a great way to expose people to new places all from the comfort of home. In this age of technology, so many museums, zoos and aquariums have set up virtual tours and webcams of their facilities.

The virtual version will include lessons and demonstrations aimed at introducing students to eco-friendly practices. The museum organization also has an educational opportunity featuring children reading aloud from the…

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These past few weeks we have been spending more time at home and now is the time to catch up on some of your favorite TV shows, stream a new series, or sit back and watch a movie.  Streaming services like Disney+, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV have some of best and most popular shows trending right now.

Here is just some of the most popular shows and movies to stream right now. 

Popular TV Shows On Netflix:

  • Peaky Blinders (5 Seasons available on Netflix)
  • Tiger King (7 Episodes)
  • Ozark (3 Seasons)
  • Outlander (3 Seasons)
  • The Crown (3 Seasons)
  • Stranger Things (3 Seasons)
  • Narcos (3 Seasons)
  • Grace and Frankie (6 Seasons)
  • Love is Blind (11 Episodes)
  • The Office (9 Seasons)
  • Schitt’s Creek (5 Seasons)

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Since the beginning of March, travel plans have be changed due to the spread of the pandemic. Florida’s Theme parks are currently closed until further notice for visitors but you can still visit the parks online and take a virtual tour or ride from the comfort of your own home. 

Walt Disney World: Orlando, Florida

Walt Disney World was one of the first theme parks to help encourage social distancing.  While the four major theme parks, Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Epcot, Disney Springs and Water Parks are closed to visitors, thanks to Google Earth Street View, YouTube and Disney’s website for sharing mostly every ride and incredible firework display in the park. Grab your laptop and search for your favorite ride or show…

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While we are all temporarily stuck at home and looking for something to do to keep busy, check out some of Palm Beach County’s Top Attractions that have gone virtual for you to enjoy. 

Take A Virtual Bike Ride Along The Palm Beach Lake Trail:  The virtual bike ride was posted to The Palm Beaches Instagram page a few weeks ago. Luckily for us, Palm Beach County has plenty of excellent walking and biking trails, and since we can’t enjoy them in person right now, we can take a virtual bike ride tour along the intracostal with incredible views of downtown West Palm Beach.  To view the virtual tour, click here. 

Take A Virtual Tour Of The Flagler Museum: The iconic landmark on Palm Beach island is now offering virtual tours of its grand estate.  The home…

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While the Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens is temporarily closed to shoppers and visitors, the Food Court and several restaurants are open for take out and delivery. 

For food delivery’s, orders can be placed online through Delivery Dudes, PostMates, Door Dash, Uber Eats or directly from the restaurant. 

Restaurants Open Include: 

1. California Pizza Kitchen: Located in the Food Court is open for both take out and delivery

2. P.F. Changs: Located on the first floor of the mall, near Nordstrom’s is open for take out and delivery.

3. Brio Tuscan Grille: Located on the first floor of the mall, near Nordstrom’s is open for take out and delivery.

4.  Park Avenue Grille: Located on the second floor of the mall is open for take out and delivery. 

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is currently closed to visitors but school children from across Jupiter and South Florida will have the opportunity to learn about the state’s rich natural history online.  

The online history classes will be led by the children’s book author Harvey Oyer III, Oyer will expand on the stories in his beloved The Adventures of Charlie Pierce series. Many schools in Palm Beach County use Oyer’s books as part of the history curriculum. 

The online classes are aimed for fourth graders but all are welcomed to watch the videos and use the resources. The segments include PowerPoint’s, crossword, coloring sheets, word search, biography, educational videos and more all available online. 

Download the free Jupiter Inlet…

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Palm Beach County residents should be aware of Coronavirus emailing scams. These emails could contain dangerous links and information designed to scare you into clicking on the link. Scammers often create fake charity emails after global occurrences such as a natural disaster or health scares, like COVID-19.  

Below are some examples of the types of scams you should be on the lookout for:  

  • Emails that appear to be from organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control or the World Health Organization. The scammers have manufactured emails that seem to come from reputable sources.  They include malicious phishing links or attachments.
  • Emails that ask for charity donations for studies, doctors, or victims that have been affected by…

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The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is busy keeping young learners and science enthusiasts busy during this time. The popular West Palm Beach attraction is offering free virtual Science experiments and fairs for kids in grades kindergarten through eight grade. 

Students are invited to head to their website and try the experiments out at home while being instructed online. The Virtual Science Fair will hosts sessions throughout the month of April and May and those who participate can compete in one or all of the themed weeks and events.  Participants will be spilt up by grades and a panel of judges will announce the winners from each grade and category. 

Participation is free with donations requested. 

Virtual Science Fair Schedule:

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