Art is good for the Soul and the Boca Raton Museum of Art offers FREE admission days, sponsored by PNC Bank. Celebrating for over 70 years, the Boca Raton Museum of Art encompasses a creative campus which includes the Museum in Mizner Park and Art School. As the “Official Art Museum of the City of Boca Raton,” the Museum has provided seven decades of cultural and artistic service to the community, and to many visitors from around the world.

Art has been defined as the expression or application of human creative skill and application, typically in a visual form such as a painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power. The Boca Raton Museum of Art wishes to share this form of expression with as…

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After 40 years of operating home design expos the Home Design and Remodeling Show is bringing its expo to Palm Beach County for the first time. The show will now be at the Palm Beach County Convention Center annually on Memorial Day Weekend. This year’s dates are May 28-31, 2021.

Palm Beach is the highest growth area in Southeast Florida, with all the snowbirds from northeastern United States.  So many people and businesses are moving to this area.

There is a huge boom in the home remodeling industry unlike ever seen before. CNBC reports the pandemic remodeling boom has increased:  Project Leads by 58%, Pool and Spa Remodeling by 228%, Deck and Patio Remodeling by 100% and Kitchen and Bath Remodeling by 40%.

This year’s show will give out…

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A new plant based; all vegan restaurant has opened in West Palm Beach. Planta West Palm Beach the long-awaited plant-based eatery with roots in Toronto and Miami ultimately debuted in downtown West Palm Beach. Offering locally sourced fare, Planta is the only 100-percent vegan restaurant in Rosemary Square.  With the all organic, plant-based eating, things on the menu appeal to even the hungriest of meat-eaters.

Planta “celebrates the dynamic vibrancy of vegetables” and is dedicated to “environmental sustainability and ethical producers”. Highlights from the menu include coconut ceviche, kelp Caesar, steamed dumplings, bang bang broccoli, udon noodles, eggplant lasagna, a signature burger, and a selection of pizzas. Planta also offers a sushi bar…

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Apologies to all the beautiful varieties of Bulldogs in South Florida for this regal holiday was overlooked.  Yesterday, April 21 was “National Bulldog Day”.  Bulldogs, beautiful? Well, yes! French, American, or English — bulldogs portray glamour in their own special way.

They started popping up as furry companions in historical literature about five centuries ago. Today this sweet sidekick continually ranks as one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States. French bulldogs currently sit fourth on the American Kennel Club’s list. Bulldogs, technically a separate breed, are fifth.

Bulldogs were bred originally to help butchers in controlling livestock. The history of bulldog’s traces back to 5th century England, to a breed called the…

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Every April, National Park Week is from April 17 to 25! During this time, the National Park Foundation celebrates America's natural park treasures. National Park Week is a time to explore amazing places, discover stories of history and culture. To find the national parks in your area, please visit find your park.

Did you know the Sunshine State has 10 National Park designated areas?  Visit the 10 parks here. Southeast Florida is home to America's Everglades. It is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. The Everglades span from Orlando south to Key West, including West Palm Beach.  It is a massive area.

Everglades National Park protects an unparalleled landscape that provides important habitat for numerous rare and endangered…

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Southeast Florida more manufacturers are showing off customized green appliances, including stove, ovens, refrigerators, and toasters. It is not your Mother’s green kitchen though. Remember those 1970s avocado-green appliances? They may not be looking so outdated nowadays. Variations of green are back in style in the kitchen, and appliances are among the trends.

Besides appliances, another trend is emerging green cabinetry. Many designers have called green cabinetry, on a large or small scale, a rising trend in 2021. The soft sage green paint by Valspar is called Garden Flower. Sue Kim, Valspar Color Marketing Manager claims, “Modernly classic like the beauty of white roses, this natural tint is soft and simple, setting our mind at ease.”

At the…

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Living the South Florida way of life means you can spend plenty of family time outside all year-round! It is key to set up your outdoor oasis exactly how you want it so your time with family is focused on each other. Here are a few tips for setting up the perfect outdoor kitchen.

When you are grilling outside during the summer, your air conditioner will not have to work overtime to keep your house cool. When you bake, fry, roast, and broil foods in your inside-kitchen, the temperature in your house elevates several degrees, which kicks the AC into overdrive. When you cook outdoors, you will save on energy consumption.

A top benefit of having an outdoor kitchen is that they are perfect spaces for entertaining. When food is grilled out on the…

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If you are considering selling your home in the Jupiter area, try to look at it with fresh eyes. Sellers want to get the most money for their homes.  Just a couple easy things can make a huge impact. 

Try these four speedy fixes and add the most value for the least money:

1. Paint

Painting your home before you put it on the market is one of the cheapest ways to get the highest possible price for your property. Use soft colors like a muted, neutral beige, soft blue, or pale green. They can still be neutral while greatly improving the look and feel of each room. Add white baseboards, casings, and doors for a fresh look. Repaint the front door.

2. Upgrade Lighting

Update old light fixtures in the kitchen, bathroom, and hallways. Consider…

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A 30-year-old Boynton Beach man claimed the $2 million top prize from the $10 MONOPOLY BONUS SPECTACULAR scratch-off game, Florida Lottery said in a news release. The winner chose to receive his prize in a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1.615 million. He claimed his prize using a secured drop box at Florida Lottery's West Palm Beach district office.

The Florida Lottery is responsible for contributing more than $39 billion to education and sending more than 880,000 students to college through the Bright Futures Scholarship Program. The Florida Lottery reinvests 99 percent of its revenue back into Florida's economy through prize payouts, commissions to more than 13,000 Lottery retailers, and transfers to education. Since 1988, Florida Lottery games…

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Most seasons change and its very evident, however in Palm Beach County the seasons are a continuous sunny, warm, tropical climate.  So, when spring comes along residents need a friendly reminder that its “spring cleaning time”!  Now is the time to get some of those spring cleaning projects that you have been putting off completed. When organizing your closet, here are some tips for getting the most out of your space.

When cleaning your closet get rid of old shoes. Folks tend to hoard shoes more than other types of clothing. In coastal towns like, Jupiter, flip flops are the footwear of choice. If you are looking to organize your closet, go through your shoe collection and be honest with yourself about what you should keep, what you should donate,…

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