Start the new year off with a peaceful, casual stroll through a Jupiter untouched natural area known as the Delaware Scrub Natural Area. The 16-acre parcel of land, located at 47 North Delaware Boulevard in Jupiter, was acquired by the Palm Beach County and Town of Jupiter in 2005. Such uncommon natural beauty is rarely seen in developed areas. The Delaware Scrub Natural Area features a canopy composed of cypress trees over a freshwater swamp. Most of the preserve has a paved path which meets a 300-foot boardwalk.  If you so choose, there is a sandy trail through the scrub to hike.

The Jupiter park area is situated on an offshoot of the National Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River. The Jones Creek offshoot lies along the east side of the natural area. …

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The holidays are filled with joy and family, along with that comes some added stress.  Lighten your holiday load with reservations to a grand holiday buffet on December 25, 2019. The P.G.A National Resort and Spa, located at 400 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens is preparing a merry Christmas feast of exceptional entrees, abundant seafood stations, carving stations, sumptuous sides, soups, salads and decadent dessert selections.  

BUFFET DETAILS:

Wednesday, December 25, 2019 

Dining hours 1:00 pm- 8:30pm 

$89.00 Per Adult 

$32.00 Per Child Age 6-12

Tax and Gratuity Additional 

Reservations required. Feel free to acquire a reservation by visiting OpenTable.com or by calling 561-627-4852.  Groups in excess of 10 people…

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Change up your typical routine and head over to Ghosts of Palm Beach Walking Tours, 172 Worth Avenue, Palm Beach.  Experience something different with an interesting evening of ghost tales and historical reports all while strolling along Worth Avenue. Listen to scary stories and scandalous tales while visiting haunted places.  

Some of the apparitions allegedly spotted by the Palm Beach ghost-hunters have been John F. Kennedy, Judy Garland and Michael Jackson.  If you dare participate, hear about the ghosts of Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Henry Flagler. During 90-minute Ghosts of Palm Beach walking tours, visitors learn about these and other spirits who have been sighted haunting the city. Throughout the one-mile tour the guide shares phantom tales,…

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 Come nurture your body and soul with outdoor yoga. Sunset beach yoga is held at Delray Beach’s Atlantic Dunes Beach.  The intention of this gathering is to provide an opportunity to “come, slow down and connect with nature, while nurturing themselves with an invigorating physical practice that also liberates stress and tension from the body... or to simply sit on the sand and share the community energy, while enjoying nature without an agenda.” 


The next outdoor yoga class is Friday, December 20th at 4 pm. The class is taught every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, weather permitting by Wandering Heartist. The practice is led/guided by Jessica Om or other amazing and skilled local instructors.  Length of the practice is an 80-90-minute guided…

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Tapas are an appetizer or snack in traditional Spanish cuisine. Boca Raton offers many restaurants and cafes. A tapas bar is known for small portions of any kind of Spanish cuisine, a glass of wine and friends. Tapas may be cold such as mixed olives and cheese or a small plate served hot. Tapas have evolved into a stylish cuisine which can serve as a full meal. 

Patio Tapas and Beer, 205 SE 1st Avenue, Boca Raton is owned by Bryant Fajardo. He is a graduate from Le Cordon Bleu in Los Angeles. Bryant finetuned his culinary skills by working with some of the best chefs in the industry, including Chef Walter Menzke, owner of Republiquela (one of the best new restaurants in the world). Bryant discovered his love for the Spanish cuisine. Patio Tapas and…

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Palm Beach County was the only county in Florida with two restaurants featured on OpenTable “Top 100 Restaurants in America” list. OpenTable’s 2019 “Top 100” list includes a Palm Beach popular hotspot and an intimate French restaurant in Tequesta.

The “Top 100 Restaurants in America” list was released this week.  The data was gathered and compiled by the global online reservation service, OpenTable, which seats 131 million diners each month at more than 54,000 restaurants nationwide. “Whether a restaurant has received national accolades or is built on local fanfare, our Top 100 reflects diners’ favorite culinary experiences across the country,” Andrea Johnston, COO at OpenTable, said via news release. “What ultimately ties these restaurants together is…

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Art enthusiasts are invited to join the Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery and School of Art, located at 373 Tequesta Drive, in Tequesta. Unite with Lighthouse ArtCenter members and associates on the third Thursday evening of each month. The next evening is scheduled for December 19, 2019 at 5:30 pm.  

Enjoy a glass of wine and nibble on hors d' oeuvres during the reception featuring enjoyable, social activities. Some of the events presented are art demonstrations, informative lectures, concerts, live performances and gallery discussions.

The Lighthouse ArtCenter School of Art offers “classes for children and adults, beginner through professional levels in ceramics, drawing, encaustic, jewelry, painting (acrylics, oils, and watercolors), photography,…

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Mounts Botanical Gardens, located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach, is once again reveling in the holiday season.  Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County is a 14-acre living plant museum. There are 25 unique garden areas. Each garden within our collection is a living exhibit, with plants chosen specifically to tell a story to visitors. Celebrate the Garden of Lights at Mounts Botanical Gardens. During the holiday season the gardens are even more spectacular with twinkling lights luminating all around.

This time of year, the gardens will be “all a-twinkle” celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas. Enjoy the glittering evenings during the 2019 holiday season. Beautiful gem-toned lights light up the abundant tropical foliage. Magnificent…

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 Bing Crosby said it best: “There’s no place like home for the holidays”. What about a new home for the holidays? If you’ve been looking for a new home in Palm Beach County now is a great time to get the house you’ve had your eye on.

Some folks think this time of year is not ideal with back to back holidays, family and traditions. However, other knowledgeable home buyers know that this is fantastic time to pick up great housing deals. According to the National Association of Realtors, real estate agents report that November through February is an opportunist chance to purchase real estate.  This time of year brings in buyers who know they’re in for an exciting deal by acquiring property when no one else considers the opportunity.

Amongst other…

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Martin County is home to one of the most bio-diverse lagoon ecosystems in the Northern Hemisphere. It is situated right here in our own backyard, Martin County, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon.  

The St. Lucie Inlet is one of the most bio-diverse estuaries in North America. It separates the barrier islands of Hutchison Island and Jupiter Island. The inlet connects Atlantic Ocean to several lagoon and estuarine tidal systems. This ecosystem is a favorite for nature enthusiasts interested in learning about the native flora and fauna of Florida barrier islands. Plants in the estuary, such as mangroves, attract lots of different animals to the estuary and those animals attract other animals to the estuary.  The ecosystem is a…

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