Tequesta’s favorite coffee roaster, Oceana Coffee, is Palm Beach County’s only specialty-grade coffee spot. Oceana is located at 150 North U.S. Highway One, Unit #1, in Tequesta. The tasty coffee cafe is a stylish location. It is a fitting locale for coffee perfectionists serving the freshest java in the area. Oceana has a well-informed and pleasant barista in a laid-back, relaxed environment.

Coffee traces its origin to a genus of plants known as "Coffea". In the commercial coffee industry, there are two important coffee varieties - Arabica and Robusta. Coffea Arabica is descended from the original coffee trees discovered in Ethiopia. These trees produce a fine, mild, aromatic coffee and represent approximately 70% of the world's coffee…

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Carmine's La Trattoria is the place to dine if you are looking for authentic Italian cuisine. Carmine’s is located at 2401 PGA Boulevard, in Palm Beach Gardens. La Trattoria offers an enticing happy hour menu featuring fried calamari, oysters, Italian meatballs, shrimp cocktail, mixed olives, and much more. Happy Hour is from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily.

In 1988 Carmine opened the 16,000 square foot Gourmet Market. Customers drove for miles to see this unique store. A New York pizza chef was hired, and Carmine’s installed an authentic brick oven, shaping the way to Carmine’s Pizzeria. 

Eventually, the Pizzeria grew to become the 4-star, white-tablecloth restaurant that is here today. Offering true Italian wines and dishes, Carmine’s La…

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The Abacoa Green Market falls mid-week, every Wednesday between 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The market displays local handmade artisan goods, vendors, and more. It is the perfect spot to shop for fresh food and local goods. The Abacoa Green Market is a wonderful farmers' market with fresh-picked produce, artisan cheeses, seafood, flowers, curated art, and more. The green market is located in the center of Abacoa, at the amphitheater. The amphitheater will feature live music for all to enjoy!

Abacoa is a master-planned community in Jupiter, consisting of 16 subdivisions with single-family homes, townhomes, apartments, shops, and open green space. Within the planned community are recreation amenities like Roger Dean Stadium, Abacoa Golf Club, miles of…

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Skip the cliché types of gifts. Original gift ideas are sure to be seen as thoughtful and will be appreciated by your loved one! Shop local. Support a Palm Beach County retailer and recruit their assistance. Here are a handful of non-traditional Valentine’s Day gift ideas. 

1.  Chocolate Covered Strawberries - Local chocolatiers like Hoffman's Chocolates or Kilwin's Chocolates are great options. Add a cute note expressing how "sweet" you are on that individual!

2. A Custom Book – Have a book made about the first time you met your special someone until now! Be sure to include some photos of the two of you from past and present so that you can look back at all the wonderful memories you have made together.

 3. Personalized Sign – Something that…

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The 32nd Annual Downtown Stuart Art Festival is a spectacular art festival experience that will not let you down. This year marks the 32nd year of the festival running February 26-27, 2022. The Stuart Art Festival is one of the largest art fairs in Martin County. The festival is set up on Osceola Street in Downtown Stuart and proceeds from the Art Festival benefit the Stuart Main Street program. The booths will be filled with every medium of fine art – photography, painting, sculpture, woodwork, glass, and more. Proceeds from the Art Festival benefit the Stuart Main Street program. Admission is FREE. 

Stuart has been noted as one of the best small towns to visit in America. It is well-known as the "Sailfish Capital of the World," which is located…

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It is always fun to do activities together as a family. A bowling alley is a one-stop shop for food and family fun. It is especially good for groups or families looking for an activity to spend an afternoon or evening together. Bowlero, located in Jupiter offers some of the best bowling in the area. Bowlero is immersive entertainment at its best the kind of interactive fun that lets you forget about everything and just enjoy the moment. Bowlero is located at 350 Maplewood Drive in Jupiter.

The national bowling chain replaced Jupiter Lanes two years ago. The old Jupiter Lanes was part of the Jupiter community for over 20 years. The Bowlero Corporation, which runs Bowlero in Jupiter, describes itself as the largest bowling operator in the United…

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This Valentine’s Day skip the chocolates and get creative. Try a box of Crumbl Cookies in various flavors. In fact, leading up to February 14th, Americans buy about fifty-eight million pounds of chocolates! Chocolates have been believed to heighten awareness, like an aphrodisiac. Palm Beach Gardens is home to a Crumbl Cookies location.

One of the earliest records of chocolate as a symbol of romantic love comes from ancient Mayan history. They made a form of “hot chocolate” from cocoa beans. This hot chocolate was an important part of rituals, including weddings. At the wedding ceremony the wedding couple would exchange sips of the beverage to celebrate their union. When Cortes conquered Mexico, he learned that this beverage ensured success with…

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The good people at Graze of Sunshine have a novel evening lined up. Graze of Sunshine is a local charcuterie business in Boca Raton, that makes customized creations with fresh and locally sourced items. Most everyone enjoys a nice charcuterie board and a glass of wine. Creating a board can be a challenge if you have not created one before. Join others for a bit of charcuterie-making fun at Hopportunities on Friday, February 11, 2022. Hopportunties is a self-serve craft beer and wine bar that specializes in Local Independent Craft Beer and Natural Wines. Hopportunities is located at 440 Northeast 5th Avenue in Delray Beach.

Be sure to grab a beer or glass of wine from their self-serving station, and head on over to learn how to curate your own…

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What is more romantic than a decadent dining experience? Reserve a table at one of the absolute best French restaurants in South Florida, La Goulue. La Goulue is a renowned gourmet restaurant in Palm Beach, serving exceptional cuisine within a beautiful and intimate setting. La Goulue, located at 288 South County Road, Palm Beach, is the sister restaurant of the New York City  La Goulue eatery. La Goulue is a Michelin-rated restaurant both in New York and Palm Beach, with foundations from France.

As one would anticipate, the service is impeccable, upon arrival at the valet parking station to the stunning open bar area. La Goulue offers an excellent collection of self-indulgent French wines to choose from to accompany your dining experience. The…

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Lovebirds can rejoice in romance with a sweet weekend getaway. Eau Palm Beach is AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star resort which is situated on a secluded private beach near Palm Beach and Worth Avenue. It is a perfect location on seven acres of the Atlantic coast with breathtaking ocean views and lush tropical gardens for Valentine’s Day Escape. The ultimate couple's escape is offered throughout the entire month of February 2022.

The dreamy resort, Eau Palm Beach, makes an enthusiastic Valentine’s rendezvous perfect with their Bubbles for Couples offer. The Bubbles for Couples package includes two nights in a luxury room or suite, a welcome amenity upon arrival, which is a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries; a…

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