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PALM BEACH COUNTY … DO YOU “UBER”?

Uber is a private mobile transportation network app that allows consumers to request transportation from drivers.  Founded in 2009, Uber has expanded its service to 53 countries and over 200 cities worldwide.  It is like a cab service but the drivers use their own personal cars.

Uber is now available in South Florida. The ride sharing company launched its app-based service in Miami last summer.  It has expanded its service and is available in the West Palm Beach and Jupiter areas.  Prices are averaging 25% less than taxi’s. After requesting a ride, a photo of the driver will flash up on your smartphone, letting you know who the driver is and the make of vehicle. 

The service allows users to tap the app on their smart phone to call for a vehicle,…

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BEACH BENEFITS in SOUTH FLORIDA

The soft sand, the cool breeze, warm waters, sense of perspective, the blazing sun, the turquoise water colors and waves crashing the sea shells onshore simply explains there is nothing quite the same as the beaches in South Florida. There are benefits from the beach that people flock to get what the shores provide. Some South Florida medical professionals and beachgoers offered their perceptions on the beach that may benefit from physical and psychological.

• The sand is gentle and the grains alone can help individuals unwind as the soft sand massages between the toes. "Walking barefoot, also known as earthing, has gone from being a kooky counter-culture trend, to a scientifically-researched practice with a number of remarkable health advantages, such…

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WARM THOUGHTS in SOUTH FLORIDA

This winter, take the party outside!

Bundled up and gathered around a winter blazing bonfire can be a great way to entertain friends and family outdoors for any winter event. No matter how cold it gets, winter bonfires have a way of screening us from the wickedest of the winter weather. Some individuals believe that the fire holds magic that shoos away the chilliness from our doorstep until the last embers have disappeared.

A beautiful blazing bonfire can create warm and cheerfulness to playfully frolic around the fire and dance underneath the moonlight. On South Florida’s public beaches, you need a permit in order for bonfire burning, so planning ahead is necessary. However, there are fire pits available for purchase or you can make your own! Jupiter…

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SOUTH FLORIDA ORGANIC "FARM to TABLE" FARMS

For those who care about nutrition, taste and quality of their fruits, vegetables, meats and poultry, local farms are selling through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) memberships.  With a significant shift in nutrition awareness, genetically modified and processed foods have become less desirable.  There is a huge misconception that local organic fruits and vegetables are more expensive.  CSA memberships and community plots keep costs down.

CSA's generally focus on the production of high quality foods for a local community, often using organic or biodynamic farming methods, and a shared risk membership–marketing structure.  The essential design includes developing a consistent consumer group that is willing to fund a whole season’s budget in…

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POSH PALM BEACH SALE benefits LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL GUILD

Lighthouse International Guild’s annual “Posh Palm Beach Sale” is currently in progress.  Palm Beach’s best dressed women, including Dame Judy Collins, socialites, celebrities, designers and retailers have donated items to the worthy cause.  Shoppers can expect to find designer items for men, women and children.

The 3,000 square foot “shop” is located in downtown West Palm Beach’s Lake Pavilion on South Flagler. The fundraiser benefits Lighthouse International mission of helping people overcome the challenges of vision loss.

Shop fantastic savings on designer fashions and accessories from the likes of Armani, Akris and Etro; Chanel, St. John and Stella McCartney; Manolo Blahnik, Bottega Veneta and Badgley Mischka; and Ralph Lauren, Yves St.…

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NEW YORK TOURISM SITE REDIRECTS VISITORS to SOUTH FLORIDA

You can almost continuously tip your sun hat by the ending of another flawless day in South Florida. It is the state with the sunniest winter climate on the east side of the United States as well as the highest temperatures on average during the winter months. “The climate has always been Florida's most important natural resources, which is reflected in its official nickname, the Sunshine State."

According to the Palm Beach Post and New York Daily News, the tourism office in Ithaca, New York is waving the flag urging visitors to go to Florida instead! Stating that “The home page displays Sunshine State vacation photos and provides links to the website for tourism information about the Florida Keys and Key West. The National Weather Service say anywhere…

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SOUTH FLORIDA STARGAZING EXPERIENCE…DARK SKY FESTIVAL

Photo credit Eduardo Buchin, Jupiter.

Try something different and go stargazing!  Experience the natural beauty that is the South Florida night sky.  Stargazing is the simply the act of observing stars, moons, planets and other objects in the night sky.  Humans have been observing the stars for thousands of years.  All that is needed is a clear sky away from the bright lights of the city.  Aficionados bring charts, binoculars and telescopes to see distant stars and constellations. 

There are 88 constellations that can be seen from almost anywhere in the United States, but not all at once.  As the Earth makes its orbit, the placement of stars in the sky appears to move.

This weekend, telescopes are scheduled to be set up for the public to…

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THE BLUE WILD in FORT LAUDERDALE

The 2015 Blue Wild Expo in Fort Lauderdale: February 21 to 22

The 2015 Annual Blue Wild Ocean Adventure and Marine Art Expo are set to take place on February 21-22 in the Greater Fort Lauderdale at The Broward County Convention Center.

Spanning over 80,000 square feet, the Blue Wild Ocean Expo will be introducing over 130 exhibitors and will include knowledgeable seminars, hands on workshops and one on one demonstrations covering and focusing on topics such as freediving, scuba diving, lobstering, spearfishing, board sports, underwater photography, videography and marine artist showing off their beautiful works of art! 

A new addition will be presented at this year’s event which includes an outdoor “Adventure Zone” presenting two large pools to try out the…

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JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER receives $15 MILLION GIFT

Jupiter Medical Center announced it has received its largest ever donation! The $15 million gift was from the Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation and the Lawrence J. and Florence A. De George Charitable Trust.  The donation will allow the Jupiter-based nonprofit hospital to develop pediatric services in a partnership with Miami Children’s Hospital.

Doctors at Miami Children's Hospital have been using “telehealth technology” to consult on patient care at Jupiter Medical Center for over a year. It is anticipated that the pediatric unit should be open by the end of 2015. The first phase will be a 12-bed pediatric unit at Jupiter Medical Center featuring an operating suite, a playroom and a “Bear's Den” for resting.

Jack Nicklaus and his wife…

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WINTER FISHING FOR LAZY LINESIDERS in SOUTH FLORIDA

Its winter time in South Florida and inshore water temperatures are the coldest of the year. Snooks are lethargic but even the laziest linesider has to eat! The distinctive snook is mostly dynamic during the warmer months but with a little skill and cleverness the snook can be positively targeted even in the coolest time of the year, by cool... floridians assume 65 degrees. 

Now that February is here, Snook can now be harvested on the Atlantic coast of Florida by following the rules and slot size regulations. Since the peak of the cold front is in South Florida, the already lazy fish is not likely to use a lot of vitality pursuing a fast moving artificial lure. During the coldest stretches; snook have the capability to endure only on their stored fat. Cold…

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