The quaint beach town of Hobe Sound has a couple of interesting tidbits and tales you may not have heard. Here are a handful of interesting facts about the sleepy seaside town of Hobe Sound in Martin County.

  1. In the early 1900s, Hobe Sound was also known as "Olympia" because the 12,000 acres of the Gomez Spanish Land [land in Hobe Sound granted by Spain to Don Eusebio Gomez for his "services to the crown"] was bought by the Olympia Improvement Corp. with the goal to create a Greek town where movies could be filmed and produced. They built a Greek-style school, installed architectural lamp posts, and named the streets after Greek and Roman gods which still bear them today, like Athena, Olympus, Mars, Apollo, Adonis, Mercury, and Saturn streets,…

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The City of Boynton Beach and the non-profit organization Azul for Better Living are holding a clothing drive through May 24, 2021.  Boynton Beach is accepting clothing donations to help support local adults with disabilities. If you have unused items, please drop off cleaned and bagged clothing to Boynton Beach City Hall.  City hall is located at 100 East Ocean Avenue and will be accepting donations Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.   

Please help make a difference by supporting the economic development for local adults with disabilities.  The City of Boynton Beach Americans with Disabilities Director, Debbie Majors stated, “We are proud to support Azul for the Better Living and the special needs community. These creative designers can take the…

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Constitution Park, 399 Seabrook Road, Tequesta has something for everyone - children's playgrounds, fitness trail, putting green, skateboard park, basketball courts and more. The meticulously maintained park is covered by a canopy of mature oak trees. In order to maintain the impeccable quality of the park, routine improvements are required. 

Constitution Park is a true asset in the Village of Tequesta.  It will be closed for enhancements Monday, May 17, 2021 – June 4, 2021. On the improvement schedule, Constitution park will be getting upgrades to the walking trail, drainage, and landscaping. The Skate Park will continue to be open during improvements.

The park is awesome with a nice big green space as well as a huge gazebo in the center. The…

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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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The South Florida Fair is at this juncture to celebrate Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary! The South Florida Fair will feature its original theme of “An Earthly A-Fair”. Visit the fairgrounds between May 7, 2021 - May 23, 2021 and check out all the attractions at 9067 Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach.  Over 200 rides and games, both indoor and outdoor attractions to amuse the family. Do not forget to leave your diet at home and enjoy all the South Florida Fair favorite foods (fried Oreos, corn dogs, cotton candy, etc.) to everyone’s favorite pig racing! 

North America’s largest traveling Ferris wheel, the Midway Sky Eye, is more than 150 feet in the air.  The giant Ferris wheel is centerstage on the thrilling midway.  The midway is where…

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There are a variety of vegetarian healthy restaurants spread across the Palm Beaches, and many of them are in Palm Beach Gardens. Here are a handful of quick eateries to eat healthy, vegetarian foods in the Palm Beach Gardens area. 

Raw Juice 

Raw Juice is a small franchise of juice bars offering organic cold press juices plus smoothies, acai bowls, oatmeal, and wonderful salads.   Everything is vegan except for the honey. Raw Juice offers the best organic ingredients on the plant in chef-created recipes that taste amazing. It’s a difference you can taste and feel.

Christopher’s Kitchen

Christopher’s Kitchen features a plant-based organic menu with many raw food options and desserts which are sweetened with agave. Everything is vegan…

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The Loxahatchee River tour starts out narrow and twisty as it meanders its along its way downstream from Riverbend Park toward the Atlantic Ocean.  On this guided tour through the wild & scenic Loxahatchee River, you will get to encounter a rich diversity of wildlife, history, and wildlife. The wild and scenic Loxahatchee River is a 7.6-mile-long river and flows out of the Jupiter Inlet and into the Atlantic Ocean. The river is known for its famous Cypress forest that creates a canopy that creates a feeling like you are in another world.  

The river named “lowchow” (turtle) and “hatchee” (river) by the Seminole Indians, the beautiful Loxahatchee River is one of two nationally designated Wild and Scenic Rivers in Florida. The designation was issued…

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The search for meaning is a never-ending journey through life’s peaks and valleys. To give tribute to this never-ending journey, the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach will present “Painting Enlightenment: Experiencing Wisdom and Compassion through Art and Science”. This exhibit features the work of Japanese scientist-turned-artist Iwasaki Tsuneo, through September 19, 2021.

The Morikami Museum presents numerous exhibitions of Japanese art and objects throughout the year. Showcasing different aspects of Japan’s rich and diverse culture.  The presentations showcase items from the museum’s remarkable collection, as well as pieces appropriated from private collectors and other respected…

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Greetings from America’s annual financial headache!  Southeast Floridians are you still rifling through a pile of last year’s receipts?  Well today is Tax Day, May 17, 2021. The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021.  This continues to be a tough time for many people, and the IRS wanted to continue to do everything possible to help taxpayers navigate the unusual circumstances related to the pandemic, while also working on important tax administration responsibilities. 

The Internal Revenue Service’s patience has just run out. Unless you are due for a substantial refund or perhaps…

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Palm Beach County bunch aficionados and cocktail fanatics mark your calendars.  May 16, 2021 is National Mimosa Day! This elegant mixed drink, which is equal parts brut champagne and fruit juice, usually orange juice, has become a brunch staple.

The drink dates to the 1920’s. It is extremely likely that the concoction got its name from the yellow flower native to Australia, the Mimosa flower.  In the 1940’s, Alfred Hitchcock popularizes the mimosa drink in the U.S., and it soars in popularity.

Mimosas and brunch go together like eggs and bacon, pancakes and syrup, or orange juice and…champagne.  Mimosas do not always have to be made with orange juice. Try substituting it with your favorite fruit juice instead. Cranberry, grapefruit, and…

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