The Jensen Beach Pineapple Festival is in its 28th year history this weekend, November 13 -15, 2015.  The festival is one of the remaining few true street festivals in South Florida and one of the largest!  The weekend of festivities acknowledges the “community’s rich pineapple heritage.”

John Lawrence Jensen, of Denmark, arrived to the area in 1881.  He set up his plantation and began cultivating and farming pineapples. This area became known as the Town of Jensen. By 1894, Henry Flagler’s Florida East Coast Railway, reached the Town of Jensen.  Fresh pineapple shipments were loaded directly onto the freight cars and sent north.   The 19th century Town of Jensen revolved around pineapple farming and was known as the “Pineapple Capital of the…

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Diner en Blanc is a global mass “chic picnic” event, in a public space, spanning five continents.  It is an elegant “flash mob" gathering of diner guests, dressed formally in all white, participating in the refined elegance of Parisian days by gone. The guest list is limited, refined diners are invited or must have previously signed up; location is top secret and not divulged until the day of the Diner en Blanc (generally, one hour prior to the dining hour).

The concept began in Paris, France in 1988 and the inaugural dinner will be taking place this evening locally. The same Diner en Blanc concept will take place November 10, 2015, in West Palm Beach in Miami for the second time this evening as well.

Frenchman, Francois Pasquier invited a…

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If you are from Jupiter or Palm Beach County you can probably reminisce about your memories splashing in the water and swimming through the natural lagoon that is DuBois Park. Many of us have had picnics and long summer days at this iconic Jupiter beach park, but did you know how significant DuBois historically?  

Dubois Park is the site of the Harry and Susan Dubois Pioneer Home.  It is the second oldest house standing in Palm Beach County.  This historic icon of Jupiter was made of Florida pine and had cypress shingles; which over the years were replaced with cedar shingles. The interior walls were fastened tongue and groove, and set on a diagonal for additional strength. The north county old pioneer home has attracted the attention of history buffs…

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A Waldorf Astoria resort and spa, The Boca Raton Resort and Club is one of the finest hotels in southern Florida. If you are looking for an indulgent and luxurious get away, “stay-cation” or just a spa day, you must enjoy a stay at the renowned Boca Raton Resort and Club. 

Located in Boca Raton, Florida The Boca Raton Resort and Club offers a number of different staying options and it even offers its guests the opportunity for a club membership. 

The Cloister is offers details that date back to 1926 when Addison Mizner first dreamt up the idea of such a fabulous resort. The Cloister building is an iconic section of the resort with its spectacular Spanish-Mediterranean architecture. Enjoy all the luxury and personalized service of Waldorf Astoria in…

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An island within an island, Sailfish Point is a community unlike anything you have ever seen. Located in Hutchinson Island, Florida, Sailfish point is completely surrounded by water, making it an intimate and recluse private community. Residents of Sailfish Point have unlimited privacy but still remain strongly connected to the main land in Stuart and the Treasure Coast. 

Sailfish Point is a 532 acre sea island comprised of 520 homes. Homes in Sailfish Point range in style from large, custom estate homes, waterfront townhomes, oceanfront townhomes and villas, as well as beachfront homes. 

The amenities of Sailfish Point are some of its most attractive features. Residents have endless opportunity to enjoy all that the South Florida lifestyle has to…

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It may not come as a huge surprise to the residents that reside in South Florida and have decided to retire in the gorgeous area of Martin County. Many say the region is a coastal dream!

Retirement consists on a lot of preparing and represents a good chunk of your lifetime. “It is important to live somewhere that satisfies all your care, community and transportation needs while still having enough culture and entertainment options to keep you happy.” After canvasing the coastlines of South Florida with admiration for the genuine seaside charm, a lovely beach culture and good housing, Martin County is a wonderful place to spend your golden years.

They call it the Treasure Coast for many reasons, it could be because by enjoying simple afternoons spent…

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Calling all seafood admirers! Get your grub on this week with lots of fun on the sand and good eating at the 3rd annual South Beach Seafood Festival presented by Hess Wines and Coca-Cola. The South Beach Seafood Festival will celebrate the signature seafood on Miami Beach, Florida, from October 21-24, 2015!

Here is what's happening at The South Beach Seafood Festival!

Wednesday, October 21 starts the four day festival with, “An Evening at Joe’s, which is a marvelous dining experience. With an exceptional style of a five course meal paired with wines that boost the palate!

Thursday, Ocotber 22 will include “Cooking & Cocktails” as guests will be able to create and interact with food and consume cocktails! Whether you may be looking for a new…

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There is an ancient sport that is making a comeback in South Florida that is called Dragon Boat Racing. Imagine paddling with a lot of upper physical strength just after undergoing treatments and/ or overcoming breast cancer. In Palm Beach County, dragon boating is regaining popularity and is quickly becoming a movement that is impacting breast cancer survivor’s spirits!

If you never heard of dragon boating, it is one of the fastest growing water sports in the world. It is a team paddling water sport that has its roots in a folk ritual of villagers originally from Southern China. For dragon boat races, the boats are generally assembled with decorative Chinese dragon heads and tails.

Debbie Brooks, resident of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida shared her passions…

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The first weekend in October, brought a bit of a cool front to our South Florida waters and while the Bluewater Babes Fish for a Cure tournament was scheduled many captains said, it couldn’t of been better conditions for a fishing tournament. The sun was blazing and cool breeze was at our backs!

The past weekend was amazing at the 2015 Bluewater Babes event that was at Sailfish Marina on Singer Island, Florida. Everyone who was able to participate in the community really worked hard and all the money raised goes to the local breast cancer research and its patients. Bluewater Babes continues to be overwhelmed by the outpouring of support for this tournament and with the added help, together we all made an even bigger difference.

The Bimini Start out…

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Summer time in South Florida is completed and that means say farewell to the nearly flat days. This past week has brought a surprisingly long ride of export-quality surf, Florida flawlessness!

Beyond the warm peninsula, South Florida has cultivated a foaming surf community and some of the world’s best riders have learned to surf here. Jupiter, Florida surf rider, Jensen Callaway always gets pumped up to ride the fall and winter waves! Florida is open to all sorts of swell that is generated, but sometimes the waves are too close to shore for any longer lasting, super clean swelling events to occur. But when they do, the surf community is jumping all over it!

As of lately, South Florida has had a run of making waves this…

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