May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. It is a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. A rather broad term, Asian/Pacific encompasses all the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia (New Guinea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji, and the Solomon Islands), Micronesia (Marianas, Guam, Wake Island, Palau, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, and the Federated States of Micronesia) and Polynesia (New Zealand, Hawaiian Islands, Rotuma, Midway Islands, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Cook Islands, French Polynesia, and Easter Island).  Like most commemorative months, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month originated by an act of Congress in 1977.

Immerse yourself in Japanese culture at Delray Beach’s Morikami…

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The City of West Palm Beach FREE concert series is every Thursday night. If you are looking for some entertainment to add to your weekend eve evening itinerary, look no further than Clematis by Night.

This weekly event takes place at Meyer Amphitheater in downtown West Palm Beach on Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  The Andrew Morris Band will be playing May 27, 2021. The Andrew Morris Band puts on an exciting show featuring some original country music.

For those wanting to “up their game” VIP status is an option.  You can reserve a VIP pod ($25) for the evening. This is a non-refundable fee.  These VIP pods are the closest to the stage and include a high-top table and unlimited popcorn. Reservations will open up the Sunday before…

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Make your average Thursday night turn into a tropical evening on the water and head over to Sailfish Marina on Singer Island. Taking place each Thursday evening from 6-9 p.m. the marina turns into a music infused, sultry oasis for the weekly Sunset Celebration.  This event is free to attend and takes place year-round. It is perfect for the whole family.

Enjoy a variety of unique creations by local artists. Stroll through the marina and shop the treasures like sea glass jewelry, silver works, hand-carved wooden sculptures, pottery, paintings and more.

When hunger strikes, make your way to the restaurant or enjoy food from a variety of vendors along the way including conch fritters, grouper dogs, refreshing cocktails and more.

During these…

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It is always fun looking for free outdoor entertainment for the family. In the Wellington area, head on over to the Wellington Amphitheater for free outdoor concerts with tribute bands.

There is also a food truck roundup on Thursday night. The popular food truck series is a great way to gather outside under the stars have some dinner and enjoy a concert.  This Thursday, the tribute concert will be “Sinatra, Martin, Darin and Vail.  Food trucks are 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and the concert is scheduled for 8:00 p.m.

The concerts in May are on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Admission is free, however, you need to register in advance for Friday and Saturday night concerts. Tickets become available the Monday in advance. Everyone needs a ticket,…

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Summertime is hot, hot, hot! Thankfully, there is refuge! South Florida residents know you must find alternatives from the beach and pool.  Check out these family fun locales if you are looking to keep cool this summer in Palm Beach County.

iFly

iFly is an awesome place in South Florida where visitors can go indoor skydiving by jumping into a wind tunnel. It will cool you down quickly.  Best of all, there is no reason you also do not have to jump out of a perfectly good plane. 

Where: 11690 West State Road 84, Davie. 954-280-4359.

Rapids Water Park

Grab some Dippin' Dots, an inner tube and float down the lazy river for ultimate cool down at Rapids Water Park. Thrill seekers can cool off at any of the 42 water slides from Big Thunder…

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One of Palm Beach County’s best kept secret is Northwood Village. There are lots of trendy restaurants, with new seafood, Peruvian, Thai, and Southern eateries in the Northwood Road Shopping District. This is a great time to visit Northwood Village while it is still uncrowded.

Luxury condo towers are planned for North Flagler Drive and nearby, Currie Park overlooking the Lake Worth Lagoon and Palm Beach. A developer is planning on 350 apartments, mixed with galleries, shops, offices and a plaza on an area known as the “anchor site.” There’s also discussion of a greenway corridor along the railroad tracks.

The seven-block district, founded in the 1920s, by boat builders, bootleggers, and others, is 1.5 miles north of West Palm Beach. Some have…

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The quaint beach town of Hobe Sound has a couple of interesting tidbits and tales you may not have heard. Here are a handful of interesting facts about the sleepy seaside town of Hobe Sound in Martin County.

  1. In the early 1900s, Hobe Sound was also known as "Olympia" because the 12,000 acres of the Gomez Spanish Land [land in Hobe Sound granted by Spain to Don Eusebio Gomez for his "services to the crown"] was bought by the Olympia Improvement Corp. with the goal to create a Greek town where movies could be filmed and produced. They built a Greek-style school, installed architectural lamp posts, and named the streets after Greek and Roman gods which still bear them today, like Athena, Olympus, Mars, Apollo, Adonis, Mercury, and Saturn streets,…

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The City of Boynton Beach and the non-profit organization Azul for Better Living are holding a clothing drive through May 24, 2021.  Boynton Beach is accepting clothing donations to help support local adults with disabilities. If you have unused items, please drop off cleaned and bagged clothing to Boynton Beach City Hall.  City hall is located at 100 East Ocean Avenue and will be accepting donations Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.   

Please help make a difference by supporting the economic development for local adults with disabilities.  The City of Boynton Beach Americans with Disabilities Director, Debbie Majors stated, “We are proud to support Azul for the Better Living and the special needs community. These creative designers can take the…

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Constitution Park, 399 Seabrook Road, Tequesta has something for everyone - children's playgrounds, fitness trail, putting green, skateboard park, basketball courts and more. The meticulously maintained park is covered by a canopy of mature oak trees. In order to maintain the impeccable quality of the park, routine improvements are required. 

Constitution Park is a true asset in the Village of Tequesta.  It will be closed for enhancements Monday, May 17, 2021 – June 4, 2021. On the improvement schedule, Constitution park will be getting upgrades to the walking trail, drainage, and landscaping. The Skate Park will continue to be open during improvements.

The park is awesome with a nice big green space as well as a huge gazebo in the center. The…

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The Village Council of North Palm Beach recently created a new ordinance allowing golf carts to be driven legally on Village-owned streets. Florida State law forbids the use of a golf cart on any public street unless the local government passes an ordinance specifically for local roads. Under state law, golf carts are defined as "a motor vehicle that is designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course ... and is not capable of exceeding 20 miles an hour." 

It is a great experience driving through the Village of North Palm Beach on golf carts or low-speed vehicle. One must remember to always drive carefully and be considerate of your neighbors. Also, if you use a vehicle on the golf course, please stay on the paths as much as possible…

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