Have you ever wanted to learn to play the “sport of kings’ a/k/a polo? The International Polo School within the International Polo Club Palm Beach, 3667 120th Ave S, Wellington, Florida, is in full swing this season and entering its fourth year. The polo school is a full-service polo campaign. The school offers lessons, stabling, four, six, and 8 goal leagues, coaching leagues, and horse leasing.

The game of polo has evolved over 2,500 years into quite a display.  Polo is all about speed, finesse and great bravery of both horse and rider. Polo was at first a training game for cavalry units, usually the king’s guard or other elite troops played this training game. It is one of the world's oldest known team sports.[

What is now Wellington started…

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Head on out to the 15th Annual Jupiter Craft Brewers Festival at the Abacoa Amphitheater, 1260 University Boulevard, Jupiter.  Sample and savor brews from some of South Florida’s finest breweries as well as some of the nation’s brightest breweries. With paid admission and proper identification (must 21 years of age or older) guests will have the opportunity to experience unlimited samples of the brews. All this while listening to some of the best local entertainment around!

Once within the outdoor festival venue there is an assortment of hand-selected breweries showcasing their best concoctions for you to sample. The Jupiter area anticipates cool weather this weekend, so why not spend it outside listening to live music from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s…

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This year is the 30th Anniversary Race for the Cure in South Florida! The Komen Race for the Cure is a wonderful, event-filled celebration full of inspiration and hope. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic we cannot meet in person this year. Race for the Cure invites you to join in the mission to “save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our community and funding research breakthroughs for the cures” by participating in the virtual program on Race Day. 

Instead of gathering on Flagler Drive, at the Meyer Amphitheater in West Palm Beach, this year the race will gather virtually. This important annual event raises significant funds for the breast cancer movement, thanks to supporters and survivors around the world who step up and act…

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Join Palm Beach County IHOP restaurants and enjoy “All You Can Eat” pancakes with choice breakfast combos or get a bonus stack of 2 pancakes when you order select combos for delivery or to-go! The special offer is back for a limited time only.  You can find an IHOP in Jupiter as well as in North Palm Beach.

 Pancakes have been around for centuries as a favorite staple in many cultures’ diets. They began over 30,000 years ago during the Stone Age. Researchers have found pancakes in the stomach of Otzi the Iceman, human remains dating back 5,300 years.

Ancient Greek poets, Cratinus and Magnes, wrote about pancakes in their poetry. Shakespeare even mentions them in his famous plays.  American-style pancakes likely began in the form of Johnnycakes,…

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Palm Beach County is home to some of the most enjoyable bicycle trails in the South Florida. There are a few that are family friendly which kids of all ages can enjoy.

Cypress Creek Natural Area in Jupiter offers a nice scenic path along the boardwalks overlooking the ecological area. In addition to the bike trails, there is also a few “foot traffic only” trails where you can explore. The trials are roughly 2 miles in length and located at the end at Mack Dairy Road. 

Lake Trail  situated along the Intracoastal Waterway extends the picture-perfect scenery of the historic Palm Beach homes and a peek of downtown West Palm Beach from across the water. The trail is easy to follow.  Some areas of the bike trail cross with intersections in residential…

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 If you are looking for an all-inclusive family fun resort you do not have to fly to a Caribbean island to find such a resort. Stay Covid free by being safe and avoiding an airplane by just driving up to Port St. Lucie. Port St. Lucie is just a short drive north of Palm Beach County.  The Club Med Sandpiper Bay resort is where to head for a vacation when you need a real break from the daily stressors.

This full-amenity resort takes care of everything.  All you need to do is just show up with the family, slow down and relax to have fun. The resort is surrounded by nature, spread across an average of 50 acres, operating at limited capacity, and featuring three story buildings. Airy outdoor areas, al fresco restaurants and bars, sprawling beaches, and…

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The 3rd Annual Waste to Wonder Exhibit is being presented at GalleRe, Resource Depot, in Palm Beach County January 22, 2021 – March 11, 2021. The Resource Depot, 2508 Florida Avenue, West Palm Beach is a non for profit 501c3 organization and all donations are tax deductible. For 21 years, Resource Depot has tackled Palm Beach County’s growing waste problem by rescuing unwanted and excess materials, turning waste into wonder. Resource Depot collects donations from businesses and individuals and redistributes the items to teachers, artists, families, and other non-profit organizations that need them, encouraging creative, hands-on learning and innovation.

The 2021 display at GalleRe features fresh artwork with a revitalized stance. This exhibition…

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Not much is “average” in the Palm Beaches, fabulous year around weather, beautiful white sand beaches, top notch golf courses and so much more.  Not even thrift stores are what you think of as average, traditional resale shops. Whether you are a regular thrift shop explorer or are considering something different to do on a lazy day, there is something about vintage shops that draw you back in for more.  Palm Beach County has a handful of top-of-the-line rare finds when it comes to prudence shops that will not disappoint.

Exploring re-sale shops is a hunt for that needle in a haystack, our search for our hidden find, and the gem that is waiting to be found. So, if you are on the quest for something special or just want to browse around, the…

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 Andalucía Tapas Bar and Restaurant is an authentic Spanish tapas bar in the heart of the Jupiter/Tequesta area.  The tapas bar is located at 187 Tequesta Drive in Tequesta. The word tapas are derived from the Spanish noun tapa, meaning "cover" or "lid.". Americans know tapas as a word for hors d'oeuvres served in a bar. However, there is more to the story.

Many years ago, weary travelers would stop at an inn for a rest and a “chiquito” (small glass of wine).  Since there were no screens on the windows, occasionally a fly may be in the bar, to prevent it from falling into the glass of wine, the innkeeper would place a piece of fresh crusty bread or cracker with cheese over the top. As time went by options for “tapas” grew.  They are always small…

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Are you looking for an innovative way in Palm Beach County to shop for farm fresh produce? Then, head down to the West Palm Beach every Saturday morning for the GreenMarket.  The GreenMarket runs until April 2021. Those interested in arriving by boat can also take advantage of the City’s free public docks. If going to the GreenMarket by boat is not an option parking is free in the Evernia/Olive garage during market hours and a flat fee of $5 in the Banyan/Olive garage before 1 p.m.

 This weekly event brings together over 90 vendors selling locally grown farm fresh food, fresh flowers, orchids, decadent baked goods, vegan offerings, coffees, teas, spices, handmade items, crafty finds, and much more.

 Some of the vendors this year at the…

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