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In March of 1965, the PGA of America was at a crossroads. It was looking for a new place to house its offices but wasn't sure where to go.

John D. MacArthur, wanting to be under the PGA branch invited them to come look at his club. He offered to let them work out of his clubhouse at PGA National Golf Club (now the present day BallenIsles). The PGA of America complied and thus began the now 50 year history of the partnership between the PGA of America and the Palm Beach Gardens area.

The area back then, however, looked nothing like it does today. I-95 ended at PGA Boulevard, known back then as Monet road. Northlake Boulevard was a gravel road west of US 1. Today's PGA National did not exist, and other than MacArthur’s PGA National Golf Club…

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Congratulations to local North Palm Beach resident, professional golfer and respected philanthropist, Jack Nicklaus!  He has been presented with the Congressional Gold Medal. Both houses of Congress honored Nicklaus with the medal March 25, 2015

The Congressional Gold Medal is presented “to persons who have performed an achievement that has an impact on American history and culture that is likely to be recognized as a major achievement in the recipient’s field long after the achievement.”   It one of the two highest awards granted to citizens of the United States.   Nicklaus received the other, Presidential Medal of Freedom, in 2005by President George W. Bush.

He joins the ranks of Roberto Clemente, Joe Louis, Jackie Robinson, Jesse Owens, Byron…

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On Saturday, March 28th, the Loxahatchee River will go back into time passing through the River Center in Jupiter, Florida. An annual event, “River Rhapsody” will be fundamentally aiding the outstanding environmental education that it offers to all ages throughout the year.

“River Rhapsody” hosted by Chief Meteorologist on the Storm Team 5, Steve Weagle, creates this educational event inside a turn of the century river boat. Going back to the 1860’s, the Jupiter inlet Lighthouse flashed its beacon out across the seas for the very first flash. The light signaled the new era of safe navigation through communication of technology turning Jupiter, Florida into a community that could live off of its bountiful assets that are along the Loxahatchee River and…

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Abacoa Golf Club will play host to the 6th Annual Hannah's Home Golf Classic on April 18th.

The event is being put on by Hannah's Home of South Florida and will feature a closest-to-the-pin competition, a long drive competition, and a hole-in one competition with the opportunity to win a 2 year lease on a car from Schumacher-Buick in West Palm Beach.

The day will feature registration at 7am with a shotgun start at 8am. Following golf, there will be a luncheon and prize presentation beginning at noon.

Cost of the event is $200 per player and includes green fees, cart, favor bag, refreshments, snacks, lunch, and awards. Sponsorship opportunites are also available, ranging from $150 up to $5,000.

Hannah's Home is a residential program providing…

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Boca Bacchanal is a weekend full of fabulous happenings. This year’s 13th Annual Boca Bacchanal will be jam-packed with excellent food and wonderful wine that is paired and balanced by eminent chefs throughout Boca Raton, Florida.


The Bacchanalia event is going to be held on March 27th at the Atlantic Aviation Hangar of the Boca Raton Airport! South Florida invites you to this one of a kind event of blending aromatic wine and foods. Chefs and Sommeliers will be presenting and offering in an incomparable way. “Bacchanalia will delight your senses in a decadent whirlwind of luxury and one-of-a-kind revelry while supporting the community you love.”

 

On March 28th, you may also treat your senses to an intimate gourmet dinner, the Vintner Dinners will…

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Brooks Koepka does not have a history of withdrawing from golf tournaments. In fact, heading into this weekend, he had yet to withdraw from an event during play on either the European or PGA Tours.

That streak came to an end on Sunday, when Koepka had to withdraw from the Arnold Palmer Invitational after 11 holes with a rib injury. It wasn't just any rib injury either. Koepka's rib had actually become dislocated earlier in the week and played through until he just coudln't go anymore.

"They put it back in place twice yesterday and it didn't pop out again today, it's just very painful and very tough to breathe. It's not fun," the Palm Beach Gardens resident said.

Koepka said the initial dislocation occured before his round started on Saturday. He…

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 tLoggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach

The ocean is Earth’s essence, and it is still 95 percent undiscovered. "No matter how far from the shore that you live, oceans still affect your life and the lives of your families and friends, classmates and colleagues. The air that you breathe, the water you drink, the food you eat, the products that keep you warm, safe, informed, and entertained — all can come from or be transported by the ocean."

The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is putting on its 12th annual free admission festival, TurtleFest which focuses on uncovering our world’s oceans to teach and encourage safe practices to boost ocean and sea turtle conservation.

TurtleFest is a family friendly event where learning is the focus of the experience. There will be students showing off their…

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Resembling a European town center, City Place is a popular outdoor shopping center in West Palm Beach. The center of Downtown, it offers a well-rounded selection from over 80 stores, shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues, some of which are surrounded by residences. An amazing fountain show takes place throughout the day in front of Il Bellagio, something that the kids particularly enjoy, and there is always live music and entertainment to enjoy on Friday and Saturday nights. Throughout the year, special events take place, including a gigantic Christmas tree lighting in the center plaza at Christmas time. Also during this time, there is a daily “snowfall” from the sky, which gives Floridians a fun chance to experience “snow,” in addition to an…

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There are only a few foods in this world that make people truly happy as much as Bacon does!

Delray Beach, Florida knows that tons of people enjoy the delicious tastes of succulent bacon… So, they created a fun festival unlike many others that sparkles a bright light on the most prized food, a type of food that makes your mouth water by just the cooking aromas, Bacon! In addition to this appetizing event, the quintessential American Liquor, Bourbon will be just as big as an emphasis.  

Bacon & Bourbon are the indulgent focus at The Delray Beach Bacon & Bourbon Fest in downtown Delray on March 28th and 29th, 2015. Two days of pairings, tasting and seminars will be organized on the beautiful grounds of Delray Beach Center for the Arts. At this…

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The Loxahatchee River Railroad Bridge in Jupiter will close intermittently next week.  The bridge, which is owned and operated by Florida East Coast Railway, will be closed to boating traffic during the scheduled maintenance.   Last week a malfunction with the bridge left the Town of Jupiter and the Village of Tequesta with a traffic quandary. 

According to Florida East Coast Railway representative, Senior Vice President Robert Ledoux, “an electrical problem caused the bridge to remain in the upright position shortly before noon on March 7, 2015.”  The malfunction stopped a southbound freight train, no pun intended, "in its tracks".  Resulting in three vital crossings to be blocked, dividing the town in half.  Fire rescue noted aside from being an…

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