Every year Palm Beach County attracts Winter golfers with its beautiful 70-degree weather and clear, sunny skies. With its more than 150 public and private golf courses, Palm Beach County is known as the Golf Capital of the World. Unlike much of the rest of the country, PBC residents aren’t currently locked up indoors, waiting for the sun to return. We are just as active now as we are throughout the rest of the year.

The Palm Beaches have a lot to offer in the Winter. Salt and freshwater enthusiasts, for example, enjoy some of the best fishing in North America. Polo and equestrian events, including the World Cup and Winter Equestrian Festival, are particularly popular this time of year, draw large crowds and international celebrities. Our mild, cool…

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Picking a favorite dessert seems like a nearly impossible task, but somehow every state in the US has managed to have a different favorite listed as their state’s dessert.  Some remain loyal to the original classics like sugar cookies, peppermint paddies, hot chocolate, and gingerbread cookies while other states prefer a non-traditional holiday dessert.

Floridians have chosen their favorite dessert to serve this holiday season. The top dessert to serve at holiday is cheesecake in the state. Cheesecake was also a favorite in several other states. Cheesecake is one of those desserts that is a classic and favorite among many.

Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the crust: Cooking spray, 9 graham crackers (finely crushed), 6 tablespoons of melted…

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This past week, The Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County hosted the 26th Annual Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade and Toy Drive to spread cheer to over 250,000 spectators on December 5th. The parade made its way up the Intracoastal Waterway from North Palm Beach to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. Toys were collected along the parade route by a fleet of volunteer boats, many of which carried uniformed Marines.

Toys for Tots and Little Smiles are reporting that 5,500 toys were collected the night of the parade. Members of the community also made numerous monetary donations online, which will all go towards toy purchases for Toys for Tots and Little Smiles.

The stars of the parade were the dozens of decorated vessels and the traveling…

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This weekend, three holiday boat parades are taking place throughout Palm Beach County. Boats will be decorated in holiday lights and decoration while blasting holiday music to get everyone into the holiday spirit.

Head to one of the holiday boat parades happening this Saturday night.

Lake Clarke Shores:

The boat parade starts at 7 pm this Saturday. Head to Lake Clarkes Shores for the 21st annual Lake Clarke Christmas Boat Parade. Those who attend are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy for the Little Smiles toy collection drop box. The parade will begin at the lake and head north and turn around and come back to end in the same spot.

Royal Palm Beach Christmas Boat Parade

The boat parade will start at Todd A. Robiner Park on La Mancha…

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Throughout the month of December, Rosemary Square, formally CityPlace, in West Palm Beach hosts daily holiday activities for the whole family to enjoy.  Every night the outdoor shopping and lifestyle center hosts a Nightly Snowfall and Lightshow event to bring a little snow and holiday cheer to South Florida.

The Nightly Snowfall and The Wishing Tree Lightshow kicked off the holiday season in November and will continue every night throughout the month of December. Come and grant your holiday wishes on The Wishing Tree during the lightshow or experience snowfall.

Daily Nightly Snowfall and Lightshow Details:

When: Nightly (November 14th through December 31st)

Time: 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, and 8:30 pm.

No reservations are required for the event,…

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Every Sunday during the month of December, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center is hosting their reoccurring Hammock Hike. The Hammock Hike consists of an entirely outdoor excursion into the coastal hammock habitat near the sea turtle research and rehabilitation center.

The program will cover and discuss the importance of these coastal ecosystems, explain and identify plants and animals, and the hike will end with an incredible view of the Atlantic Ocean. The hike is led by on of the Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s experienced biologists.

All ages are welcomed to attend the Hammock Hike. The event is an outdoor walking excursion and lasts approximately 45 minutes.

Hammock Hike Details:

When: Sunday mornings at 10 am

Location: Loggerhead…

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Downtown Palm Beach Gardens is hosting a Holiday Tree Celebration throughout the month of December. The outdoor shopping and lifestyle center invites you to come see the holiday trees and decorations in partnership with local charities scattered throughout the center.

Participating shops and restaurants located throughout Downtown Palm Beach Gardens have paired off against each other and local organizations and non-profits to compete for the best holiday tree. The trees are decorated in each participating shop and the public is welcomed to come and vote for your favorite tree in support of local non-profits. The winning non-profit’s tree will receive a $1,000 dollar donation from Downtown Palm Beach Gardens.

The holiday tree decorating winner will…

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Every Thursday morning throughout the month of December, The Loggerhead Marinelife Center hosts a weekly ArtSea Kids Paint Class. The program is hosted outdoors at the sea turtle research and rehabilitation center.

Sign the kids up for this Thursday, December 10th class. Participants will be able to participate in a story time with an ocean conservation theme and will be able to paint their own ceramic ocean friend that they will be able to take home with them at the end of the program.

The ArtSea Kids Painting Class is recommended for children ages three to eight and costs $10 dollars per painter. The program is hosted outdoors under a canopy, so come dressed for the weather.

ArtSea Kids Painting Class Details

When: Thursday, December 10th

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This weekend, Harbourside Place is hosting a Holiday Movie Thon under the stars at the Waterfront Amphitheater.  Bring a blanket or a chair and head to Harbourside Place starting Thursday for a free holiday movie.

Holiday Movie Thon Details: Movies begin at 6:30 pm

Thursday, December 10th: The Polar Express

On Christmas Eve a young boy embarks on a magical journey to the North Pole on the Polar Express train. Along the way the young boy learns about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.

Friday, December 11th: How The Grinch Stole Christmas

The Grinch, who lives on the outskirts of Whoville, plans to seek revenge and ruin Christmas for all the citizens of the town.

Saturday, December 12th: Elf

After Buddy discovers he is a…

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Every month, Downtown Abacoa hosts their Food Truck Invasion along Town Center Drive in Jupiter. Come out and taste some of the best food from some of the best Food Trucks in South Florida.

The event happens on the second Friday of every month and rows of food trucks line the streets selling their most popular dishes.  The food trucks offer everything from pastries, Mexican food, seafood, burgers, pizza, ice cream, specialty dishes, and much more.

The Food Truck Invasion is free to attend with food and beverage purchases and there will be a DJ performing at the Abacoa Amphitheater. Bring your own chairs, blankets and even tables to sit out and enjoy the music and food.

Food Truck Invasion Details:

When: Friday, December 11th

Time: 5:30 pm…

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