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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The Town of Palm Beach Gardens Green Market will be honoring all who served this Veteran’s Day with a dedicated green market Sunday, November 11, 2019.  The beautiful fall and winter climate here in South Florida are so agreeable, it summons a visit to the Gardens Green Market, 10500 North Military Trail, PBG, every Sunday 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM. The “Honoring All Who Served” event will be this weekend.

Help us honor the brave men and women who fought and are currently fighting for our country! Veterans will receive complimentary "Greenmarket Bucks" to redeem at any vendor's booth of their choice (must present valid Military I.D. to Greenmarket staff). Veterans Day is a day to honor our military veterans for their service to the country. It is a day…

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Florida has beautiful oceans, and waterways. Although there isn’t a fresh spring in Palm Beach County, within a short drive you could be dipping your toes in a natural wonder. Magnificent springs abound the state.  Florida's fresh springs are hidden jewels to visit and explore.

There are more than 700 natural springs sprinkled throughout the state that offer boundless activities in the setting of nature. Florida’s natural and crystal-clear springs are perfect for swimming, scuba diving, tubing and kayak or canoe sightseeing. The springs offer vital life support to the many diverse ecosystems. Springs support a variety of life found in and around a spring.

The Florida Aquifer system acts as an organic underwater formation creator with a great deal of…

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Take a wild adventure on exciting slides or chill out on the lazy river ride at the biggest water park in South Florida. Its always pleasant weather in this part of Florida and being outside in the Fall is amazing.  A great tactic to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends is at one of South Florida’s top family waterparks, The Rapids Waterpark is located at 6566 North Military Trail, Riviera Beach.

The Rapids Water Park has been making waves for 40 years!. This giant water playground is the largest water park from Orlando south to the Florida Keys. The Rapids Water Park, South Florida’s largest water park, was awarded the Al Turner Memorial Commitment to Excellence Award at the World Waterpark Association’s 29th Annual Symposium & Trade Show in…

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The Town of Jupiter opened a new dog park summer of 2018, Cinquez Park, 2183 West Indiantown Road, Jupiter.   The dog park has been so well received.  It includes an exercise and play area for our furry friends.  The park is an open space located directly north of the intersection on Indiantown Road and Center Street.  

The bark park contains ample lit parking, restroom, sidewalks, gazeboes, a lake, and attractive, large, enclosed green areas for the pups to play.  There is a fenced-in dog run for smaller dogs and a detached, enclosed larger green area for larger breed.  The park is so well thought of, it even has bathing stations, bowls for fresh water, water spickets and poop stations with bags. for Fido.

Since the opening of Cinquez Park,…

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 While three more rounds of cold air will sweep across the central and eastern United States through next week, South Florida is still warm and sunny! According to The Weather Channel’s 10-day weather forecast, the lowest daytime temperature we’re expecting is 72 degrees, providing for plenty of beach days ahead.

Our only obstacle may be rain, which is why Jupiter Inlet District has made it simple to check weather on the beach by providing a live streaming beach cam. Here is a great link for you to save if you’d like to check up on your local beach from the comfort of your own home: Jupiter Inlet Webcam

While people who live in other states are bundling up for the beginning of winter, South Floridians are continuing to enjoy family time on the beach!

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People in the South Florida have always had a thing for health and wellness.  “Movember” is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's emotional health. The purpose of this annual event is to raise awareness around men’s health.

The term “Movember” is a hybrid of the Australian-English diminutive word for moustache, "mo", and "November".  For clarification purposes the “MovembeFoundation” focuses on men's health, and “NoShavember” is aimed at fighting cancer, regardless of sex. “Movember” is its own separate thing, with its own separate rules, and activism.

Founded in 2003 by two men, Travis Garone and Luke Slattery,…

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Leftovers Café, 451 University Boulevard, Jupiter, is hosting Families Feeding Families Charity Brunch to benefit Merciful Heavens of Jupiter Enjoy great food, great company, live music, silent auction, prizes and fun on Sunday, November 3th beginning at 11:00 AM. 100% of ticket sales and proceeds will go to Merciful Heavens, Inc. of Jupiter. 

Merciful Heavens, Inc. mission is to promote nutritious, economical food around the table, while enhancing the values of community by families helping other families. Founded in 2011, Incorporated as a 501c(3) Non-profit in 2015. 100% volunteer organization. 100% of donations go to programs. Patricia Bowman, founder, was taught early on by her mother that “there is always room for one more”.  This learned…

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Sunday, November 3, 2019 is the final day and Sunday Funday at the 17th Annual Feast of Little Italy.  Located in the Town of Jupiter’s, Abacoa neighborhood, this event is a family-friendly street festival.   Visitors to the event will embark on a “cultural journey filled with authentic Italian food, music, art and tradition”. Neighbors, families and friends can wander the main streets of Abacoa and enjoy cooking demonstrations, an assortment of vendors, wine seminars and live entertainment. The festival caters to every generation, from the young to the young at heart.  

Interesting facts you may not have known about Italy:

- Of the top 10 oldest universities in the world, 4 of them are based in Italy.

- The Italian Police Force use…

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Still looking for a healthy alternative to fast food … burger and fries not cutting it right now? Find a nutritious alternative with a Mediterranean-style, DIY bowl spot in Palm Beach Gardens.  Olive U Mediterranean Grill located at 2632 PGA Blvd. (in the Trader Joe’s plaza), Palm Beach Gardens offers a fresh, focused menu.

if you’re trying to move away from the convenience of processed and takeout foods. But the Mediterranean diet can be an inexpensive as well as a satisfying and very healthy way to eat.  A true Mediterranean diet is based on the region’s traditional fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, seafood, olive oil, and dairy. That’s how the inhabitants of Crete, Greece, and southern Italy ate 60+ years ago. Their rates of chronic disease were…

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