The State of Florida offers a way for people to contribute to a cause they care about through specialty license plates. The plan to use a specialty license plate to build a billion-dollar fund for state park repairs now includes additional tags for veterans, Biscayne Bay, and the imaginary Margaritaville of Jimmy Buffet fame.  The bills' sponsors – Rep. Allison Tant, D-Tallahassee, in the House, and Sen. Dennis Baxley, R-Ocala, in the Senate – say the House will set aside Tant’s proposal and send Baxley’s bill to Governor Ron DeSantis for his signature.

Along the way the plan to boost funds for state parks became a legislative train, picking up proposed plates for veterans, environmental causes, disease awareness and other causes to gain support.…

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A pandemic, strict budgets and travel restrictions in place can make engaging in some summer activities, like water parks, beach vacations, and concerts, a bit challenging this year. Here are 5 creative ideas for an inexpensive summer family fun in Jupiter. All it takes is a little creativity and you will find there is still a lot of outdoor and indoor activities, games, and entertainment you can engage in other than a beach day. The only problem will be deciding what to do first!

From taking it easy while lounging poolside to breaking a sweat on a hike to trying a new craft project or whipping up a recipe featuring a delicious summer food, the potential for cheap family fun this summer is endless.

With longer days, you have more time to pick up…

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The Style Club Concierge Service of the Gardens Mall, located at 3101 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens.  Let the Gardens Mall specialists plan your event.  erhaps a birthday party where your child is a star on the fashion catwalk or let them build a much-loved bear. Easily throw the perfect baby shower or most memorable bridal shower at the Gardens Mall. Whatever a perfect party is to you, the Style Club Concierge can facilitate it on your behalf.

Parties include a personalized email invitation. As host you can select your preferred choice as a treat from Godiva.  A custom dessert or cake will be created by a Gardens Mall chef and each guest will receive a $10 gift. Additionally, the guest of honor will receive $50 to spend in their favorite…

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Full Moon Yoga, a yin yoga practice, led by Shelly Saunier will take place on the Hilton West Palm Beach event lawn. Shelly will guide you through gentle yoga postures and mindful stretching to replenish the mind and body.  This will be a gentle heart opening practice under the Full Moon. This is a yin yoga practice open to all levels.

While the new moon represents new beginnings and is a great time for reflection and setting new intentions, a full moon is about letting go, releasing, and reflecting on what has built up and we no longer want in our lives.  Practice will be closed with an extended shavasana.

In accordance with social distancing guidelines, classes are limited to 40 people. Registration is required to secure your spot and you must…

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If you love a pretzel, then National Pretzel Day April 26 is the day for you. The Malted Barley, 14121 U.S. Highway One in Juno Beach is all about craft beer and craft food. They offer the best craft beers, and all the food is made from scratch by hand and baked-to-order. Their pretzel dough is made fresh daily, and every pretzel is rolled and stuffed by hand.  The pretzels are baked to order - salty and crunchy on the outside, soft, and chewy on the inside, and paired with a house-made dipping sauces.

A little National Pretzel Day history — with a twist! Pretzels, somewhat surprisingly, got their start in the Catholic Church. Sometime around the 7th Century A.D., monks presented their students with treats of baked dough twisted in the shape of…

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Look no further if you are in search of outdoor caviar service in a whimsical location on Palm Beach.  Swifty’s POOL, 155 Hammon Avenue, Palm Beach is serving lunch and dinner daily poolside with a youthful energy. Located at the Colony Hotel, Swifty’s POOL will feature the same tasty fare and excellent service from the Swifty’s indoor dining room, with a fun twist! The outdoor tables are surrounded by beautiful flowers and playful hanging gardens.

Swifty’s POOL is outside under The Colony Hotel’s hanging garden with an al fresco bar that has live music and chic lounge seating. So, if you want to dine outside, or if you desire a slightly more casual approach, Swifty’s POOL is for you. Owner, Robert Caravaggi, is at the helm just as in ‘the good old…

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The Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 East Indiantown Road, Jupiter, renovation project is five years in the making and a labor of love.  The expansion will include creating a Broadway-scale stage so we can produce the next Broadway hit or national tour. It is sensational because most regional theaters across the country do that for Broadway shows.

The Maltz is presently undergoing a $30 million expansion. They are ahead of schedule.  The work is expected to be completed by the end of October 2021.  Planning to have a grand reopening in time for next season. The renovation also includes an advanced dining experience, expanded Conservatory and lobby.  An impressive, redesigned entrance and a second 199-seat theater space.

Before a show premieres on…

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Head on over to Jupiter beach this Saturday morning, May 1, 2021 and join the Friends of Jupiter Beach as they help clean up the area shoreline.  Friends of Jupiter Beach is a nonprofit 501(c)3 whose goal is to support and maintain environmentally health, clean and dog-friendly beaches in Jupiter, Florida.

In 1994, the threat of closing the beach to dogs rallied a small group of concerned citizens, who quickly began organizing beach cleanups and providing dog waste bags at beach crossovers. Since then, the group has exploded, with individuals and businesses joining in an effort which “repeatedly demonstrate care for their marine environment and the privilege of taking our four-footed friends to one of the last dog beaches in the area”. 

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Rosemary Square has partnered up with The Garden Shoppe to introduce a new concept in community gardening. The gardens will offer a selection of vegetables and herbs in two garden beds to be donated to Quantum House in Palm Beach County. The garden beds will benefit the Quantum House’s mission to create a caring home that lessens the burden for families whose children are receiving treatment in Palm Beach County for a serious medical condition.

The Garden Shoppe is a pop-up concept by Palm Beach Farmyards. It is a retail garden shop that offers locally grown produce, edible plants, and weekly workshops and events.

Fueled by the vision, energy and resources of Intracoastal Health Systems, Junior League of the Palm Beaches and Quantum…

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The grand opening of the sunshine state’s largest food hall, Delray Beach Market, opens April 24, 2021.  Doors open at 10:00 a.m. and ribbon cutting is at 10:30 a.m. Delray Beach Market is located just 50 feet from Atlantic Avenue, and it is intended as a lifestyle experience. Southeast Floridians now have another reason to head over to the seaside town.

In addition to the quirky vibe of Delray Beach you will be able to find something to satisfy any craving, craft cocktails, visionary art, and immersive pop-ups.  Foodies will be able to munch on everything from fresh baked pastries to empanadas, and healthy bowls to fried chicken at the 27 permanent indoor vendor kiosks. There is a scratch kitchen delicatessen, a fish market stall, and an upstairs…

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