Originally built in 1963 for $400,000, the original North Palm Beach Country Club has since been demolished in lieu of a $19 million overhaul.

Sitting atop stunning views of the Jack-Nicklaus designed golf course on the intracoastal waterway, the new 37,000 square foot clubhouse includes a lavish main dining room seating 166 guests, with a full bar and a 100-inch TV in the center. An outdoor terrace will have a putting green, and the remodeled “resort-style” pool will be complimented by a splash pool for children. Additionally, there will also be a sports bar and happy hour area, outdoor firepits, and a grill room with captain’s chairs and lounges.

The new clubhouse will showcase Chef Joey Giannuzzi from Farmer’s Table, who will bring his…

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With the Thanksgiving holiday behind us, its now time to start gathering the outdoor decorations, bright lights, ornaments, holiday gifts and of course Christmas trees.

The Christmas Holiday is now upon us and what better way than to help kick off the holidays by going to pick your real tree up at one of the local Palm Beach County Christmas Tree farms.

With the smell of fresh pine needles in the air, here is some of our favorite places to buy your Christmas tree.

Tree Towne is a family owned business that has been in South Florida for more than 37 years. Every year, Tree Towne gets hundreds of Christmas trees from small growers and the trees are hand picked and freshly cut to last through the entire Christmas season. The tree’s range in height from 2 ft…

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The Worth Avenue Association is continuing its tradition of hosting a Historical Walking Tours of Worth Avenue and Palm Beach every Wednesday morning starting this December.

Palm Beach Historian and Tour Leader Rick Ross leads a very informative and fun tour every week. The tour begins at 11 am at 256 Via Amore in the courtyard fountain. Via Amore is across from Tiffany and Co and Chanel just off of Worth Avenue. The historical tours last approximately 75 minutes and covers everything from the history of Worth Avenue, the architectural importance, the influence of world fashion, the Palm Beach social scene, America’s first resort destination during the Gilded Age and more.

The tour cost $10 dollars per person and the tour benefits the Worth Avenue…

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Anyone who has ever had the pleasure of attending an event at the Kravis Center for Performing Arts in Downtown West Palm Beach understands the level of class and brilliance this venue provides. I was lucky enough to walk across the Kravis Center stage as part of a graduating class of Alexander W. Dreyfoos High School of the Arts, and have experienced the wonderment of their regal ballet performance, The Nutcracker, as one of our family holiday traditions. While the Kravis Center is most notable for the performances it produces, this year outstanding remarks will be made about The Center itself after $50 million worth of upgrades are polished off.

Aside from an expanded lobby, additional restrooms, behind-the-scenes technology improvements, a valet…

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Head to Hobe Sound this Saturday for the Christmas Parade and Craft Stroll. This year, the parade is expected to be the biggest parade procession to date.

The parade route will begin along Dixie Highway and Bridge Road. The holiday parade procession will include decorated golf carts, floats, flying reindeer, go karts, boats, RV’s, antique Firetrucks, horses and helicopter flyovers to kick off the holiday fun. More than 1,500 parade participants are expected.

The Hobe Sound Centre Building on Bridge Road will be the Viewing Stand for the parade. The Viewing Stand will also serve as the Judging Stand. On the buildings’ balcony, DJ Dancensound will be blasting all the holiday favorites and latest holiday hits.

The Hobe Sound Christmas Parade will begin at 1…

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This week, anyone and everyone involved in the art world of producing, commissioning, presenting, preserving, promoting, chronicling, criticizing, and selling fine art will be in Miami. Aside from the pleasing warm weather and charming tropical landscape, South Florida is the host of Art Basel, an art show that brings the international world of art together.

December 5th through the 8th, Art Basel Miami showcases the works from over 250 leading galleries and 4000 artists from North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Significant work from the masters of modern and contemporary art will be on display in every media imaginable, including paintings, sculptures, installations, photographs, and films.

Over 70,000 visitors flock to Miami each year,…

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Save the date for this Thursday, December 5th to celebrate to kick off to the holidays with the lighting of Sandi the Sand Christmas Tree and Clematis By Night.

After month of preparation, Sandi, the world’s only and West Palm Beach’s 700-ton sand tree will be ready to make its holiday season debut. The holiday festivities will begin around 6 pm this Thursday night. The 35-foot tall tree is part of the city’s Holiday in Paradise campaign that aims to bring merriment and cheer this holiday season.

Returning activities this year include Snowieville, Sandi’s Dressing Room, and Glow Fore It Mini Golf. Other holiday activities include shopping at Sandi’s Boutique, mailing your Christmas Wish List to Santa, Clematis By Night music event on Thursday nights, and…

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It’s a Green Christmas is the theme for this years Annual Stuart Christmas Parade.  Presented by the VNA.

Bring the family, rain or shine on Friday, December 6th from 7pm – 9pm and enjoy this Martin County tradition since 1960! The Grand Marshal this year is Mark Perry, the Executive Director of Florida Oceanographic Society. There will be food vendors, including Classic Mobile Catering and Island Grill Food Truck, as well as lots and lots of candy thrown out from the floats to the children along the street. For a complete parade route, visit http://www.stuartchristmasparade.com/home.html.

Trophies are awarded to float and non-float participants.  For a complete list of award categories, visit: http://www.stuartchristmasparade.com/home.html. As…

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The Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade is back again for the 25th year and is traveling up the intracoastal waterways from North Palm Beach to the Jupiter Lighthouse, this Saturday, December 7th. Gather the family and friends and line the intracoastal waterways and get to see boats decorated with holiday lights, decorations, and holiday cheer.

This is the largest public holiday event in Palm Beach County. Tens of thousands of people line the water to view the parade from their waterfront homes, restaurants, numerous parks and public viewing areas.

The Holiday Boat Parade is led up the intracoastal by fireworks from the North Palm Beach Marina to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. For the past 20 years, The Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade is also a water-based Toy…

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Every night starting this Saturday, November 30th, Rosemary Square in downtown West Palm Beach turns into a Winter Wonderland with its Nightly Snowfall.

The holiday season is here and what better way to celebrate the holiday’s than some snow. Luckily for us here in South Florida, we don’t get to experience the cold weather and snowfall. Visitors can come and shop for holiday gifts and get into the holiday spirit. The Nightly Snowfall on the Square will happen 7 days a week until New Years Eve.

Nightly Snowfall Schedule:
Monday through Wednesday’s: Snowfall at 6 pm and 7 pm
Thursday through Sunday’s: Snowfall at 6 pm, 7 pm, and 8 pm

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