Southeast Florida outdoor activity enthusiasts can enjoy a tax-free shopping week.  Florida’s tax-free “Freedom Week” event is July 1 – July 7, 2021.  Eligible outdoor recreation items and admission to eligible cultural and sporting events are exempt from Florida state sales tax.  You will save at 6 percent on qualifying purchases.

As the state reopens, residents are being encouraged in various ways to help kick Florida’s economy back into high gear. The Governor has “created Freedom Week as part of that encouragement, and also as a way to help give a leg up to its arts, live entertainment, culture, sports and hobby industries — some of the hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic.” 

For some items, such as sunglasses, a portion of the purchase…

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Register now for the Hometown Heroes Mini Golf Classic at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach.  This is part of the Hometown Hero Appreciation Day on Saturday, June 19th from 9am -3pm.    Participants must register in advance. There are a total of 18 foursomes available to participate.

This is a great opportunity for families to have fun together!  The Hometown Heroes Mini Golf Classic at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium features 18 holes, and all needed to be completed for the tournament.  Prizes will be awarded to the winning foursome and all participants will receive a Conservation Cup branded golf ball. 

Participants must check in at 8:45 a.m. in front of the Science Center and proceed to the…

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It can be extremely warm in Palm Beach County during the summer months. One must drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. Frozen umbrella drinks or ice-cold brews do not count.  Just good old h2o, agua, water. A simple life force. We know that water is essential to good health, yet requirements vary individual to individual. So, how much water is enough?

First thing, your water intake needs depend on many factors, including your health, how active you are and where you live.  To function appropriately, the body must replenish its water supply by ingesting drinks and foods that encompass water. The Mayo Clinic reported, “Every day you lose water through your breath, perspiration, urine and bowel movements. For your body to function properly, you…

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Lighthouse Cove Mini Golf is a great family fun adventure.  The Jupiter mini golf hosts two fun-for-all courses, each with 18 holes. The first course is Paradise Falls and serves up excitement for the whole family, complete with wheelchair and stroller accessibility. This winding course has several water features and hills, promising a variety of fun at every hole.

For those looking for even more adventure, the second course is called Lost Lagoon. It covers undulating terrain, caves and more, plus the added sightseeing bonus of our amazing tropical aquarium featuring sharks as well as a variety of other large and small fish.

Those over the age of 21can order their favorite concoction while golfing. Lighthouse Cove Min Golf delivers drinks,…

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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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On Monday, The Club at Ibis in West Palm Beach announced that former tennis great Jay Berger will be the club's new Director of Athletics. 

Berger has had quite the resume over his professional career. In addition to being a top-10 player in the world during his time playing on the pro tennis tour, he has also served as the coach of the Davis Cup team and the U.S. Olympic team. Most recently, Berger served as the U.S. Tennis Association Player Development's head of men's tennis. He is also the father of PGA Tour pro and Jupiter resident Daniel Berger.

“I could not be happier with the decision I made to come here, and the decision Ibis made to bring me here,” Berger said. “I truly enjoy working with our members as much as I did working with all…

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On Tuesday, a report came out from Eamon Lynch at GolfWeek that the PGA Tour is creating a new program designed at rewarding those players that constantly "move the needle" with an additional bonus payout at the end of the season. The Player Impact Program, as it's being called, is designed to pay out an end-of-the-year bonus to the players finishing in the top 10 based on a variety of requirements. The pool that those 10 golfers will be splitting is $40 million.

The 10 golfers will be determined based on their “Impact Score,” which will be determined based on an algorithm the Tour has created that comprises of 5 categories. The 5 categories are:

  • Popularity on Google search
  • Nielsen Brand Exposure rating, which measures the value a player…

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The Abacoa Golf Course is known as one of the best public golf courses in Southeast Florida and truly rivals many private courses. More than simply an amenity to the Abacoa neighborhood, the Abacoa Golf Club is intended to be a community resource. The golf course is an asset that can be shared with the entire community not just Abacoa residents. It is a public course, without membership requirements. Everyone is welcome!

The Abacoa Golf Course was the last course designed by renowned golf course architect, Joe Lee, before his passing. In classic Joe Lee style, Abacoa’s “lakes and bunkers meet its sloping fairways with little obstruction, and you’ll find scenic views with 14 of its 18 holes surrounded by water”.  All these features make the tees,…

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Just one year after turning pro, Jupiter Island resident Tiger Woods wins the 1997 Masters, shooting a then scoring record 18-under par for the week. The youngest person ever to claim the Green Jacket, Tiger won by a Masters record 12 shots, a record that still stands today.

Woods has since gone on to win the Masters 4 more times, with the latest being in 2019.

Woods' Scores In His 5 Masters Victories Are...

  • 1997:  270 (-18)
  • 2001:  272 (-16)
  • 2002:  276 (-12)
  • 2005:  276 (-12, won in playoff)
  • 2019:  275 (-13)

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