For the entire month of December, Downtown Delray Beach will be lit up for all to see with its incredible 100 foot tall Christmas tree and Menorah lighting ceremony. 

December 1-January 1 – Guests can walk through the enchanted 100 ft. Christmas tree and enjoy the surrounding activities such as ice skating, a carousel and mini golf.  

December 1-23rd – bring your kids out to meet Santa in his Key West inspired holiday home. Santa is available for photos December 1-23 on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from 5-9pm.

December 2, 9, 16, 19, 20, 21 – For a fun and festive night on the water, you and your family can cruise the Intracoastal Waterway with Santa. The “Cookie Cruises” are $25 per guests and a reservation is required.…

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In October 2017, Americans purchased homes at the fastest pace in a decade- a 6.2% monthly increase nationally, and a 16% monthly increase in Palm Beach County, according to the Florida Realtors Association.

Why are people buying?

One contributing factor could be the result of the national interest rate on 30-year fixed mortgages continuing to drop. Last week mortgage rates dropped from 3.95% to 3.92% in comparison to 4.03% in 2016 (National Association of Realtors). Historically, lower mortgage rates have helped drive home sales and those looking to refinance the market.

A healthy job market and low national unemployment rate of 4.1% could also be driving people to purchase homes. Palm Beach County currently has a strong economy with areas…

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Halloween is fun holiday that has inspired spooky traditions in American families for generations. Delray Beach offers some great events that are family friendly, kid-geared and grown-ups only as well! Perfect for those that are local or visiting the sunny Palm Beaches, check out what tricks and treats Delray has to offer this year!

Perfect for the whole family:

Halloween Parade and Festival in Downtown Delray Beach 

Kicking off at 1pm this Saturday, October 28th is the celebrated annual Halloween Parade in Downtown Delray Beach. The float filled and spooktacular parade starts its journey at the south east corner of Old School Square Park and travels along Atlantic Avenue boasting elaborated decorations, costumes and music for all to see. 

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The Florida home of the Scripps Research Institute is located at 130 Scripps Way, Jupiter on the campus of South Florida's Florida Atlantic University Honors College. The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) is one of the world's largest, private, non-profit research organization It is a non-profit biomedical research and education facility.   The main institute is headquartered in San Diego, California.  The Scripps Institute in home to over 3,000 scientists, technicians, graduate students and administrative staff and other staff making it one of the largest non-profit biomedical research institutes in the world.

Scripps Florida focus on basic biomedical research and drug discovery. Researchers using the latest cutting-edge technologies, focus on…

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A summary of July 2017 existing home sales in South Florida  indicates sales data showing that housing market activity this July fell from last month, but improved from last year. 

Sales of homes on the market slipped to their lowest level of the year in July 2017. As the conversant undercurrents of "lean supply and enthusiastic demand lingers. It continues to strain the housing market, although it reached 5.44 million,” according to Association of Realtors  The Association of Realtors also noted “that it was down 1.3% from a downwardly-revised June pace. While July’s pace was 2.1% higher than a year ago, it was the lowest since last August”. 

NAR Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun stated in July, that “homes are selling fast, strong demand meant…

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Downtown Delray Beach is known for its amazing arts and culture and of course its nightlife. For those who love sun, sand and an eclectic mix of art galleries, you must experience what Delray Beach has to offer. The city has become famous for its art culture, beautiful galleries and fun festivals. Every first Friday of the month is the Friday Night Artwalk, where locals and visitors alike get together to explore Delray’s Galleries.

3 local art galleries you must visit in Delray Beach are: the Cornell Art Museum, The Sundook Fine Art Gallery and the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum.

The Cornell Art Museum
www.oldschoolsquare.org 

The Cornell Art Museum is located in downtown Delray Beach in a restored old Florida house that was originally built in…

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Image courtesy of Arts Garage.Org.

Arts Garage, 94 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444, is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization.  It is a renowned multi-media arts venue situated in downtown Delray Beach. Delray is known as a cultural hub for the arts.  Arts Garage proudly presents Grammy award-winning musicians, upcoming artists and musicians, as well as arts education and outreach programs.  Browse through the spacious visual art gallery, which displays emerging local talent. 

Arts Garage has something for everyone!  In the past year, they have hosted Parisian musicians, a Haitian orchestra, an Argentinian folk singer, and other worldwide artists. This year they will be highlighting internationally celebrated performers that have had an…

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President Donald J. Trump proclaimed June 2017 as National Homeownership Month. The President stated, During National Homeownership Month, “We recognize the many benefits of homeownership to our families, our communities, and our Nation.  For generations of Americans, owning a home has been an essential element in achieving the American Dream.  Homeownership is often the foundation of security and prosperity for families and communities and an enduring symbol of American freedom.  This month, we recommit to ensuring that hard-working Americans enjoy a fair chance at becoming homeowners.”

It is a time to encourage the American Dream of owning a home.  Homeownership is an unsurpassed investment an individual can make to build their personal wealth.…

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A jumbled, jam-packed closet will stress you out every time you get dressed.  It’s important to constantly manage your closet so that you only keep the things you love.  Instead of having a ton of things you don’t like or won’t wear.  Having less in your closet means having more, because when you only have good-quality pieces that you know how to put together you will always have something to wear. Decluttering can be daunting.

If you are trying to sell your house, an organized closet, not one overstuffed with junk, is important. If you have a home in Jupiter may be time to bring out caftans and beach cover-ups and store the wintry weather clothing days.  Although if you live in Palm Beach County you know we only get a handful of sweater days…

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Come visit “downtown” and meet the friendly locals, shopkeepers and the entire community known as a Sociable City and recently awarded "Best of the Road - Most Fun Small Town in America" by Rand McNally & USA Today. Delray Beach is a great city o live in. There is no shortage of things to do in Delray Beach, recently named "The Most Fun Small Town in America". Whether you're into extreme sports, wine tastings, festivals, arts, or cultural experiences there is literally something for everyone.

Leading Urban Retail Consultant, Robert Gibbs, named Atlantic Avenue. Delray Beach, as one of the top 10 great American Shopping Streets. In an USA Today article about urban shopping districts, he said, “They have what I call the X-Factor of Urbanism. Very…

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