There is a new law effective October 1, 2021 in Palm Beach County.  The new law will raise the state’s legal age to vape and smoke tobacco from 18 to 21, a threshold that already exists in federal law. Supporters say the measure is necessary to stop youth vaping.  The law will also make it illegal to smoke or vape within 1,000 feet of a school.

State Representative, Matt Whillhite stated, “We are sending a message to the Florida legislature or our government that we want to make sure that people are doing the best thing possible following obviously the federal law, but reinforcing it in the state of Florida and we want people will be healthy and we want to be protected and we want them to understand the consequences of smoking or vaping."

“The…

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The City of Boca Raton, with offices at 201 West Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, is launching a new website and app hoping to connect residents, businesses, and the city in a more unified way.  Offering something for everyone, Boca Raton features premier shopping locations such as Mizner Park "Downtown Boca", Royal Palm Place, and Town Center.Boca Raton's pristine beach provides such amenities as playgrounds, restrooms, grills, and picnic tables. Enjoy swimming and beach lounging, volleyball, kayaking, and surfing. Red Reef Park offers snorkeling from the shore, as well as a living reef.

This is the official announcement from the City of Boca Raton:

“The City of Boca Raton has introduced a new communications initiative which aims to build a…

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The Indiantown Rodeo is coming back to the Palm Beach County area October 15 and 16, 2021.  The rodeo is part of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Women’s Pro Rodeo Association sanctioned events.  The action will include bull riding, bronco riding, bareback bronco riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, and much more.  Rode is a part of American history and culture. It gives spectators a window into traditional cowboy activities required to tame wild horses and cattle on the range.

The popular performances are presented by professional cowboys and cowgirls competing in sanctioned events. They set the standards for timing and techniques to qualify for national rodeo competitions and include the proper care and treatment of rodeo animals.…

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Head out to the renamed “Palm Stage on the Great Lawn” in Downtown West Palm Beach for live music.  Add this event to your Thursday night schedule and check out the fun Clematis by Night. Chilling out Southeast Florida style at this very popular, award-winning weekly concert series has been a preferred West Palm Beach tradition for almost 30 years.  Grab your lawn chair or a blanket and head to one of the liveliest Thursday nights, 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Check out the exciting weekly lineup. 

Palm Beach County’s best rock, blues, soul, reggae, blues, country, and Latin music is showcased with live concerts by current national, and local bands. Clematis by Night is held in a beautiful setting.  The Centennial Square on the remarkable waterfront creates an…

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If you are looking for free family fun and entertainment in the Wellington area, head on over to the Wellington Amphitheater.  The amphitheater is located at 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard in Wellington.

Live concerts are on Thursdays, plus occasional Friday, and Saturday evenings. There are food truck roundups on select Thursday nights, and free movies on Friday nights. The Wellington Amphitheater is located at 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard in Wellington. For more information visit Wellington Amphitheater online. 

Entertainment Events Scheduled at the Wellington Amphitheater:

Thursday, Sept. 30. Food Truck Series and Free Concert by Disbarred Band.

Friday, Oct. 1-3. Pop-Up Biergarten.

Friday, Oct. 1. Lakeside Market Opening Day.

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St. Lucie County has seen tremendous economic growth in the first half of 2021. The first half of 2021 brought extraordinary advances in economic development and job creation to St. Lucie County, Florida. St. Lucie County is highly desirable for residential living.

St. Lucie County is on the Treasure Coast area of Southeast Florida, south of Indian River County and north of Martin County. The county has a rich history of native tribes, as well as Spanish explorers. The Ais tribe, a hunter-gatherer culture whose territory extended from south of the St. John’s River to the St. Lucie Inlet, originally inhabited the area.

St. Lucie County offers its residents a long list of fun activities and amenities to enjoy. The beaches are beautiful, with soft…

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Catch a world premiere exhibition at the first-ever virtual reality expedition of Machu Picchu.  The exhibit will open at the Boca Museum of Art on October 16, 2021.  “Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru” showcases these rich histories and traditions. The Boca Museum is located at 501 Plaza Real in Boca Raton.  The presentation was recorded in 2020 during the closure of the site due to the pandemic. State-of-the-art drone-virtual reality technology was used to film the location providing a never-before-seen look at the mythical landmark.

Through cinematic motion chairs and virtual reality headsets, visitors experience the sights, sounds and breathtaking vistas of the ancient city 7,000 feet above sea level as if they are there. Roaring…

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Today is National Beer Day!  All throughout Palm Beach County are tons of craft breweries.  Stop by anyone of your favorites and raise a glass!  Give thanks to the innovative German monks.  German monks became master brewers, coming up with some of the fermentation techniques that brought the world closer to the beer we know and love today.

Today, there are light beers with great flavor and less calories as well as dark beers like Guinness, served up warm in authentic English, Scottish and Irish pubs alike. There are ales and lagers which are distinguished by the type of yeast used. 

So on National Drink Beer Day, drink responsibly and in moderation. Get a frothy, ice-cold glass of beer with a good “head” on it! 

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Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton is open and back in full swing, but here is a tip for avoiding the crowds!  Join Gumbo Limbo for an after-hours tour through Gumbo Limbo’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Facility and outdoor aquariums, open-air butterfly garden, Ashley Nature Trail, ending with breathtaking sunset views of the Intracoastal Waterway from the beach by our Seminole Chiki.

At Gumbo Limbo they love sea turtles and other animals just as much.  The Gumbo Limbo education team has created fun and educational activities for your kids and the family to do together in your own backyard and home.  Visit the virtual page for more at-home fun!

Naturalist guides will lead the way on an hour and a half tour taking adventurists through the…

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Accommodated in a historic art deco building, the Armory Art Center located at 811 Park Place in West Palm Beach provides art classes for artist of all ages and abilities, exhibitions, art salons, lectures, and special events. Almost 100 courses, held in 12 state-of-the-art studios, are offered in ceramics, digital arts, drawing, jewelry, painting, printmaking, fibers, sculpture, welding, and wood turning are offered each year.

The mission of the Armory Art Center is to inspire the creation and experience of art. The Armory’s vision is to become a leading artistic and cultural center.  Over the past three decades, the Armory has taught art classes to thousands of emerging artists of all ages and cultures, as well as exhibited art in hundreds of…

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