south florida boat parade
The Holiday Boat Parade is a great way to kick off the holiday season “Florida-Style.” Tons of glittery and gleaming decorations will drape onto vessels and will light up the Intracoastal Waterways. South Florida celebrates a bit inversely than other cities across the United States by having this wonderful seasonal parade on the water.

Boats of all shapes and sizes will be spectacularly lined up and ornamented to celebrate the spirit of the season in true tropical paradise. The parade is steered by a fireworks show which will be traveling up the Intracoastal Waterways and revealing the evening sky.

Join the fun! There are many viewing areas to see the wonderful parade from waterfront households, restaurants and parks with public viewing areas along…

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EAU Palm Beach Marathon & Run Fest is the place to race and it is presented by Publix. Signing up to run is an impressive way not only to keep in shape before the holiday celebrations and events, but also for personal enjoyment and goal seeking.

At the Meyer Amphitheatre in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida the EAU Palm Beach Marathon and Run Fest introduces the marathon, half marathon and 5K races too. Whatever distance you choose, you will have a blast doing so. There is no other route compared to this scenic course, while running through the beautiful, historic waterfront neighborhoods without a drop of snow in sight.

There are lots of events happening at this expo and if you can encourage your friends and family to join in on the wonderful weekend…

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Jupiter Beach
Upcoming, this Saturday December 6th, is the Second Annual Kiting for Kids Toy Drive held at the Jupiter Beach, Stairway 33 from 3:00p.m. To 6:00 p.m.

Together, a group of awe-inspiring local kite surfers and an incredible photographer created, Kiting for Kids, an organization that originated in Jupiter, Florida as a way for the kite surfing and the beach community to pay it forward to children battling cancer and other life threatening illnesses.

Kiting for Kids began in 2013 and now beaches are joining and donating toys from Melbourne, Florida to Australia all the way to the Cayman Islands and Paros, Greece, local businesses and families will collect toys and bring them to Kiting for Kids toy drive and famously “The Grinch” will be there to take…

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One way for Florida residents to support sea turtle conservation is to purchase a sea turtle specialty license plate. Proceeds from the specialty license plates help fund the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Marine Turtle Protection Program.

Florida is a key location for endangered and threatened sea turtles of the world.  Sea turtles nest on our Florida shores and forage for food in our estuaries. Five species of turtles are found nesting on Florida beaches and protected by Florida state statutes.  Illegal harvesting, habitat encroachment, pollution, and hazardous boating are some of the things sea turtles fight to survive.

If you ever encounter an injured or dead sea turtle, please report it to Florida Fish and Wildlife…

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Photo courtesy of Eduardo Buchin.

Palm Beach Opera will present Opera @ The Waterfront. This is a free outdoor community concert at the Meyer Amphitheater in downtown West Palm Beach on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 2:00 PM.  The concert will feature opera arias and ensembles performed by Palm Beach Opera soloists along with Palm Beach Opera Orchestra and Chorus.

Bring a blanket and a picnic basket and “enjoy opera’s most recognizable arias and ensembles performed by the combined forces of international opera singers James Valenti and Michael Chioldi, the Palm Beach Young Artists,” and the critically acclaimed Palm Beach Opera Orchestra and chorus for a remarkable afternoon on the waterfront. 

The fully professional Palm Beach Opera produces a…

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South Florida
November is the time of the year where it is tradition to reflect on what we have, where we live and how grateful we are. South Florida is a pleasing area and is one of the top destinations for tourists and explorers considering taking a nice break from their own hustle and bustle, however for those of us who call South Florida 'home', 365 days a year, its more than just a getaway. It is a way of life.
So this Thanksgiving, we take the time out to give South Florida a thank you and here is a list of just a few among many things that make South Florida so special:
1. The Year-Round Beautiful Weather
The weather is what South Florida may be most thankful for, hence its name: The Sunshine State. In the winter days, the weather may receive a couple cold fronts…

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Only two days away, Thanksgiving Day will be in South Florida and it is filled with lots of events other than just stuffing your face with turkey and all the fixings. If you rather pass on watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a few other events are happening on Thanksgiving Day in your community.

There are places serving and delivering meals to the less fortunate on Thanksgiving Day. In Palm Beach County, you can volunteer for The Big Heart Brigade, who is working hard with a goal of 100,000 meals to give to those that are less fortunate. In Broward County, there are shifts available to aid and serve meals at the Homeless Voice Homeless Shelter in Hollywood, Florida. Also, there are many food drives available to support the hunger-relief in your…

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Venus Williams the former number one world ranked tennis player, five-time Wimbledon titleholder, is also an interior designer. On the court, she is known for her strength, style and grace.  Well-respected developed Jorge Perez, Related Group, is building 172 apartments in Delray Beach. Mr. Perez has teamed up with Ms. Williams and her V-Starr design team to design the interior of the project. The two story buildings will be located on two parcels south of Atlantic between First and Fourth.  

Mr. Perez is an American real estate developer and author.  He has successfully built his reputation by building multifamily apartment across Miami and then by becoming one of the “most prolific high rise condo builders across the Southern United States.  He is…

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Photo credit Eduardo Buchin/Jupiter,FL

Delray Beach is a bustling community with award winning beaches, active downtown district, rich culture with vibrant gallery and art district.  Art shows, art fairs and festivals are commonly held in Downtown Delray. 

There is always something to do in Delray. Stroll down Downtown Delray the first Friday of every month and enjoy “Art Walk”.  “Art Walk” is a distinctive evening.  The sunset hour of this evening features “artist showings, jewelry, entertainment, receptions and more at over 14 fine art galleries in the Pineapple Grove District and along Atlantic Avenue.”  The art scene in Delray Beach is a bustling art district with almost 30 galleries and entertainment venues gathered among boutiques, cafes,…

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Turkey Trot
“This Thanksgiving holiday help those in need by participating in the 6th Annual Town of Palm Beach United Way 5K Turkey Trot sponsored by Livingston Builders. Before you stuff your face, kick-off your holiday by joining along with family, friends and neighbors for the only race on the island of Palm Beach, Florida. Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers in each age group, as well as top overall male and female. An award will also be given to the person dressed in the best costume.”

DETAILS:
When: Thursday, Nov 27, 2014 7:30 AM
Where: Bradley Park Palm Beach, Florida
Contact: Laurie Goodale lauriegoodale@palmbeachunitedway.org 561-655-1919

All participants can pick up their race day packets at:
Sports Authority, Palm Beach Outlet Mall
1751…

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