Nestled in a small shopping plaza on the pristine, white sand beaches of Singer Island with souvenir shops, sandwich shops and restaurants is Santana Cigars, 2527 Beach Court, Singer Island.  Santana Cigars is an artisan cigar shop. The intimate cigar bar however they don't sell liquor but offer an artisan cigar experience worth trying.

Owned by Jesi and Fidel Santana, 5th generation cigar rollers, the store sells only the cigars they make in the Dominican Republic. Fidel is a knowledgeable “master cigar roller” who has been involved since the age of 9.  Santana family's many cigar projects, ranging from Florida, Las Vegas, the DR and even Massachusetts.  It isn’t very large, and unlike other cigar bars, it doesn’t have oversized leather chairs,…

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On display now until April 19th, 2020, The South Florida Science Center is treating Palm Beach County to the world of superheroes with their newest exhibit - Hall of Heroes. They invite you to discover your inner super powers by immersing children and adults alike in challenging, highly-engaging interactive displays and tests, intriguing displays with props and costumes, replicas and artifacts from past and present motion pictures and television shows, and fascinating history and memorabilia.

People of all ages can learn how superheroes are created and understand the ideals of what it truly means to be heroic. Starting your journey in the ‘Identification Station’ guests will learn about, and get sorted into, one of the five disciplines that are the…

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 Mounts Botanical Gardens invites all kinds of canines and their humans as well to visit the Gardens.  Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach, is hosting a “Dogs’ Day in the Garden”. This is a day where the entire family, dogs included, can come and enjoy the picturesque gardens.  Its also a great opportunity to take holiday family photos including the Fido.

Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County is a cultural attraction open to the public, in collaboration with the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Service and the University of Florida. Indulge your senses in beautiful botanical displays and natural habitats for both people and wildlife to enjoy. The Garden is a living museum that connects people with nature;…

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You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I'm telling you why - Santa Clause is coming to The Gardens Mall! On Friday, November 15th, Santa and his elves will parade through The Gardens Mall with the Palm Beach Gardens High School Marching Band to his throne in Grand Court at 6pm. Families can enjoy restaurant samplings and photos with Santa. Everyone is encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to be donated to Florida Cares Charity.

Date: Friday, November 15th, 2019

Time: 6:00pm

Location: The Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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 If you have been to the beach lately, you've probably seen the incredible amount of seaweed washed up on our coastline. South Florida is currently experiencing substantial amounts of seaweed beaching up on the coastline. Due to this influx of seaweed, Palm Beach County has taken the initiative to protect turtle season and keep locals happy.

On the north end of the county, researchers at Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach, are keeping an eye on it, making sure it doesn’t negatively impact nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings. The influx of seaweed is called sargassum and occurs naturally. Blooms that are happening offshore, and getting pushed onto the beaches, it is all based on winds and tides and surf.  When the area experiences storms, it…

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Winter is finally here in South Florida (well, kind of), and each cold snap is bringing us closer and closer to the sailfish bite heating up. This is when a special species migrates to South Florida - sportfishing teams in the pursuit of billfish, the tournaments, and the large amount of cash that can be won (and spent) along with it. Whether you're a kite fishing team on a pampered SeaVee or playing bait-and-switch from a custom sportfish, here is the 2019-2020 line-up of sailfish tournaments in South Florida.

 

Dust ‘Em Off Sailfish Warm-Up

Date: November 6th – 10th, 2019

Location: Palm Beach, FL

Website: https://www.dustemoffsailfish.com/

 

Pirate’s Cove Sailfish Classic

Date: December 5th – 8th, 2019

Location: Pirate’s Cover…

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South Pointe Park is a 17-acre inner-city park in the astounding city of Miami, located in the vicinity of South Beach, Florida.  The marina recently has had many marine improvements.  The park itself is gorgeous, which has much to do with its prime location on the water and the more than 20 million dollar face lift it underwent not The park itself is gorgeous, which has much to do with its prime location on the water and the more than 20 million dollar face lift it underwent not long ago too long ago. This pier has additional elements for leisure, fishing and special occasions. South Pointe Pier is setting to become a big principal in the flourishing community. 

Pencil in the tree lighting for the Winter Wonderland on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 6…

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Enjoy an adult beverage, live music and fresh air at the Sunset Celebration, Sailfish Marina, every Thursday evening.  Thirsty Thursdays are a local’s favorite.  Listen as Jimmy Buffet style music and/or steel drums play on the boardwalk.

Sunset at Sailfish offers a classic South Florida setting of fresh seafood restaurant and yachting marina. Spot lazy pelicans bobbing around in the water hopping to catch a scrap of fish food. The restaurant is on the Intracoastal Waterway, north of the Lake Worth inlet and a bit north of Palm Beach. Come by boat, car and just sit back and watch all the boats cruise by. Choose a formal dining experience or grab a famous “Grouper Dog” or basket of Conch Fritters for a night reminiscent of an evening in Key West.

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Even though Palm Beach County has some exemplary public school options, some parents choose to enroll their children in private schools. There are almost 150 private schools in Palm Beach County serving more than 29,000 students.

When relocating to a new community, it’s important to make the right decision when evaluating your children’s education opportunities. Luckily, quality education is abundant in Palm Beach County. Below is a list of private education options for High School students in the Palm Beach County area.  

 

American Heritage School, Delray Beach FL

www.ahschool.com

American Heritage School is nationally-recognized as a rigorous college preparatory day school with a technologically advanced campus. More than 60% of the…

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The School District of Palm Beach County is the tenth largest in the nation and the fifth largest in the State of Florida serving more than 193,000 students who speak 146 languages and dialects. As the largest employer in Palm Beach County, the school district has 22,340 employees, including more than 12,900 teachers. Considering graduation rate, college readiness*, and student-to-teacher ratio, below are the top 5 public high schools in Palm Beach County. All five of these schools happen to be magnet schools, which means that all residents of Palm Beach County are eligible to apply for attendance regardless of zoning.

 

1. Suncoast Community High School, Riviera Beach FL

Suncoast Community High School is a “magnet school” which means that all…

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