Formally known as Whitehall, The Flagler Museum is one of the most famous landmarks and homes on Palm Beach Island. The grand estate features more than 100,000 square feet filled with some of the most important Palm Beach history and history about The Gilded Age. 

The home belonged to Henry M Flagler, an American Industrialist and Founder of Standard Oil. The marvelous home was a gift to his wife Mary as a wedding gift. The home was commissioned by Flagler to Hastings and Carrere and was completed in 1902. Carrere and Hastings were also architects for other famous landmarks during the time, the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City, and the New York Public Library to name a few. 

The elegant estate features white marble columns and a red barrel…

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Looks like we have rain in the forecast for today. Here are fun things for you and your family to do on rainy days in the Palm Beach County.

Visit the Surfing Museum. Florida has more coastline than California. The Palm Beaches have forty-seven miles of coastline alone and a rich surfing history dating back one hundred years. This museum gives you a glimpse of the boards, the beaches and the surfers that put Florida on the surfing map. Expect a close-up look at rare surfboards, thousands of photos, and hundreds of artifacts. Chances are good you will meet the local pioneers of the sport during the visit.

Where: 738 Park Avenue, Lake Park.

While movie theaters are not unique to the Palm Beaches, Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas is. Cinépolis has large…

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The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens is the former home of sculptor Ann Weaver Norton. Ann was the widow of Ralph Hubbard Norton. The two-acre estate showcases a collection of 250 species of tropical palms adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway and next to downtown West Palm Beach. The residence is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 

World-renowned botanist Sir Peter Smithers designed the Gardens as a unique and valuable tropical palm garden. Ann Norton’s monumental, mysterious sculptures built in situ over a period of 15 years were meant to be discovered as surprises amongst the thick, tropical jungle-like vegetation. The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens is the largest tract of botanical garden containing enormous sculptures and it was…

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The iconic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is a popular attraction for both locals and visitors in the area. The bright red lighthouse tower stands on top of the mound overlooking the Jupiter Inlet and all who sail by. 

The lighthouse has been a Jupiter staple since May of 1860 when the tower was completed. The light that shines from the tower can be seen for 24 nautical miles at sea. Today, the lighthouse is open for tours and allows visitors to climb the 105 steps to the take and enjoy the view. The lighthouse also hosts several events each month for a chance for locals to experience and hang out at the lighthouse with your friends and neighbors. 

Lighthouse Events Happening This May:

Monday, May 16th and May 23rd: Twilight Yoga at the…

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Enjoy a tropical evening on the water and head over to Sailfish Marina on Singer Island. Taking place each Thursday evening from 6-9 p.m. the marina turns into music immersed, a sultry haven for the Thursday night “Sunset Celebration”. This event is free to attend and takes place year-round. It is perfect for the whole family.

The Sailfish Marina Resort is a tropical vacation paradise with Old Florida charm. Home to a world-famous fleet of luxury sportfishing yachts and water taxis that will take you cruising through the Palm Beaches. Also, join the "Sunset Celebration" every Thursday along the seawall and dine in the fabulous waterfront restaurant. Other amenities include a full-service marina, ship store, gift shop, sailboat charters, and…

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It is time to plan for summer! The Boca Raton Museum of Art has plans to keep your children learning and entertained this summer. You can now register your child for the morning, afternoon, or all-day sessions at the Boca Raton Museum of Art’s Art School. Classes will be presented at the Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real, in Boca Raton. 

Weeklong classes are available to enlighten and motivate your child through a broad range of creative disciplines and fun yet challenging artistic projects. Choose between either morning or afternoon sessions or sign them up for both! Award-winning experienced teachers teach classes. The instructors combine their talents and lifelong dedication to art and education to create an experience that is both…

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The Royal Poinciana Plaza is located in the heart of Palm Beach Island. The outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment center is a popular destination for locals and visitors. The 180,000 square foot facility features lush gardens, courtyards, and has undergone a complete renovation and remodel a few years ago to bring the Plaza back to its original Palm Beach charm. 

The Plaza was designed in 1957 by architect and builder John Volk. Volk is known for designing homes for the Fords, Vanderbilt’s, Du Ponts, Pulitzers, and Dodges. The Royal Poinciana Plaza is an example of his signature Palm Beach style. A few years ago, the Plaza underwent renovations to restore it back to its original style based on European architecture and lush courtyards. The…

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Evo Italian Restaurant located at 150 North U.S. Highway One, in Tequesta has been voted “Best in City” by Google users year after year. It is a favorite of Italian cuisine. Dining at Evo is a treat in and of itself. The name is short for evolution. It represents time-honored, old-world traditions evolving full circle into fresh new beginnings. As a fourth-generation Italian chef, Chef Erik sources and handpicks the seasonal, fresh ingredients to incorporate into contemporary variations of his family’s secret recipes, traditional treasures with a fresh new twist.

The wine list reflects this philosophy with a mix of old-world classics and new-world finds, across a broad range of prices, vintages, and styles. While their wine list is Italian-focused,…

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Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach.

The Zen oasis will showcase a plethora of adult and family-friendly programming, including the new art exhibit, Behind the Wall: Visions of the Asian Experience in America, featuring powerful works by five legendary Japanese and Asian American mural artists. Behind the Wall runs now through September 25, 2022. 

Meet the curator of the Morikami Museum and Japanese Garden. Wendy Lo is the Morikami Museum's distinguished curator of education. Wendy received her Master of Arts in Asian Studies from Florida International University and has…

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Orchid photography and live orchids are on display through an exhibit at Flamingo Gardens until May 8, 2022. Flamingo Gardens is located at 3750 South Flamingo Road in Davie. Davie is an exciting area just south of Palm Beach County in Broward County. If you appreciate the colorful, delicate beauty of orchids, you will thoroughly enjoy this exhibit!

Flamingo Gardens features a variety of wildlife habitats, narrated tram tours and botanical gardens. It features over 3,000 species of rare & exotic, tropical, subtropical, and native plants and trees and is home to the largest collection of Florida native wildlife.

There will be varieties of live orchids are placed among the lush tropical foliage of the attraction. The photography exhibit includes…

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