The Modern Art movement began in the 19th century. Modern art includes artistic works in which the traditions of the past have been cast aside in the spirit of experimentation. Modern artists incorporated new ways of seeing the nature of materials and functions of art.

A special exhibition at the Norton Museum of Art about Women Modernists examine the intersection of gender and modernism from different points of view. Four women are featured in the special exhibition “O’Keefe, Stettheimer, Torr, Zorach:  Women Modernists in New York".  These women all lived and worked in New York City between 1910 and 1935.  The artists sought acknowledgment as artists in their own right.  It is evident how their gender molded their circumstances where they worked,…

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The immense mainstreams of boaters that navigate under the Loxahatchee River Railroad Bridge in Jupiter on a daily are widespread.

The Loxahatchee River Railroad Bridge is under a proposal, that the Jupiter Inlet District would be determining whether to strive for federal grant money to increase the clearance allowance under the 90 year old bridge, so that more boats can effortlessly pass under it.

Especially now that All Aboard Florida will soon be taking on the railroads and Brightline’s service is expected to add 32 trains per day on the Florida East Coast Railway tracks.

This idea would only improve the boater’s navigation under the bridge, thus reducing the need to lift it.

The Jupiter Inlet District has calculated and the modifications would allow 85%…

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Join the arts and cultural scene in Palm Beach County, “where culture has found its place in the sun.” As the endorsed organization for cultural and arts expansion, the Cultural Council of Palm Beaches supports arts education and provides grants to cultural groups and artists.  The Cultural Council is knowledgeable of shows, unique galleries, museums, family fun events and more!  For more information, please visit the www.palmbeachcounty.artscalendar. When you are done fishing, swimming, diving, snorkeling, surfing, kayaking, boating, or just sunning on the beach or by the pool - how about an evening of excellent theater or the arts?

With more than 42,000 cultural contributions annually, Palm Beach County is a destination for people interested in the…

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Photo courtesy of Eduardo Buchin, Jupiter.

Palm Beach County’s first tourists were the early settlers. The area was known as “Lake Worth”, named for Major General William Jenkins Worth.  General Worth fought in the Second Seminole War.

The first permanent residents of Palm Beach County arrived in 1872. They struggled to clear the land for building homes and growing crops.

A ship the “Providencia”, traveling from Havana, Cuba to Barcelona, Spain, transporting a load of coconuts was shipwrecked ashore Lake Worth’s coastline.  The early settlers salvaged the coconuts.  Coconut Palms were not indigenous to South Florida.  The first residents wasted no time in planting the coconuts in an effort to introduce a profitable coconut industry.  Palm…

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America’s Happiest Seaside Town of 2016 is on South East Florida’s “Treasure Coast”.  Stuart, Florida ranked number #1 of America’s Happiest Seaside Towns according to Coastal Living Magazine on April 6, 2016!  The travel and beach living magazine directs subscribers to the United States happiest coastal places to live. The magazine based their criteria on a several fundamental influences including the Gallup Healthways Well Being-Index, number of sunny days, beach excellence, countless educational opportunities, low crime index, and other factors.

The hidden gem of the Town of Stuart is on the Atlantic Ocean’s shoreline and nestled between two flowing rivers.  Mayor Jeffrey Krauskopf describes the old-fashioned feel of the town of Stuart as…

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South Florida’s sea turtle organizations have rescued sea turtles that have been accidentally injured or suffering for many years. Four decades ago, biologists thought green sea turtles might go extinct.

Federal wildlife officials have reclassified green turtle species from endangered to threatened. There will not be significant changes in terms of regulations in Florida. Green turtles have been protected under the Endangered Species A since 1978    

Local organizations, such as Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno, is one of Florida’s most unique non-profit cultural destinations focused on ocean and sea turtle conservation, education, research, and rehabilitation.

The Sea Turtle Conservancy is the world's oldest sea turtle research and…

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Celebrate International Calm Day South Florida by unplugging from all your devices and slow down.  Americans live in a hectic and restless society. South Floridians seem to spend countless hours running, from the office or school, to the gym, and home.  This constant pressure adds stress.

The concept of mindfulness is defined as “a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.”  One must find a place of peace and complete relaxation.

Studies have shown that practicing mindfulness, even for just a few weeks, can bring a variety of physical, psychological, and social benefits. Some of these benefits…

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Recently the Palm Beach Post announced the winners of their latest Reader’s Choice Award for top Brunch Spots in Palm Beach County.  The top five restaurants cover the quaint Village of Tequesta to West Palm Beach.

Top on the list is Ocean Bleu, a neighborhood bistro in Tequesta.  Locally inspired dishes are created by Turkish Chef and Owner,  Levent Yurdatap. Yurdatap previously worked at private country clubs, including prestigious Admirals Cove, prior to opening Ocean Bleu.  A signature on the brunch menu is “Millionaires Bacon”.  He prepares it himself very slowly over night.  Initially he cuts a “slab of bacon into extra thick slices and spreads them out on wire racks that are set atop baking sheets. He sprinkles the bacon with brown sugar,…

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The one day out of the year where dogs can chill out,  play, swim and get chased and take a bath at The Square Grouper Jupiter Inlet in Jupiter, Florida.  

For another year, on Saturday, May 7 dogs are welcomed to enjoy a great swim and enjoy a loving wash & dry and have a refreshing drink!

The Square Grouper Dog Wash is organized by Jupiter- Tequesta supporting Operation Care For Heroes Military K9 Campaign. A Kong Toy will be sent to the Dog troops overseas. All proceeds will be benefitting The United States War Dogs Association, Inc., which is a nonprofit organization supporting all military K-9s and their handlers all around the globe.  

Bring your obedient dog to swim at the beach and then enjoy a loving hand wash and towel off!

Good Dog…

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In the United States, over 266 million people have cell phones. While it is hard to imagine Florida life without it, you increase the risk of having an accident by 400% every time you use your cell phone when driving. If it is necessary, use a Bluetooth earpiece or other hands-free device.

Florida has passed the “Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law”.  Drivers can still use phones for music, navigation apps, or to pick up a call as long as a hands-free device is then used. The current Florida texting law is limited to secondary enforcement, meaning another offense must be observed in order to stop and cite an offender.The law also states you can still text or email when you are stopped at a red light. Each county has a different fine for…

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