Community foundations typically accept charitable donations and grant funds to a wide variety of causes, such as community services, the arts, education, the environment, health, and disaster relief within a specific geographic region. Here in Jupiter the Waterfront Way Foundation gifted Jupiter High School students a glistening new school bus as a holiday gift following a match-by-match donation. A total of $107,000 was raised for the new motor vehicle.  

The former bus was lacking air conditioning as well as wheelchair access. Without these enhancements it made transporting the students in the Exceptional Student Education Program far more challenging. The new bus will be instrumental in bringing these exceptional students to area businesses for…

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Social distancing and connecting in Palm Beach County can still be a challenge even with less stringent social distancing restrictions.There are still plenty of ways to stay connected to friends, family, and coworkers, even while practicing responsible social distancing. Some people are loners and do not mind keeping others at arm’s length. However, the vast majority of us find isolation challenging. Here are a few of the things you can use to keep your sanity by staying connected.

Virtual Book Club

If you long to connect with people who are interested in similar things as you, then you should consider joining a virtual book club. Book clubs are an excellent way to meet new people and learn about fantastic books that you can enjoy. There are…

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More Palm Beach County residents are expected to spend the St. Patrick’s Day holiday at home. They are not willing to risk their “lucky charms” with excessive exposure in public.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic many Palm Beach County residents will stay at home than in past years. According to different estimations only about 9% of the green revelers plan to go to a bar this year compared to 38% in previous years.

A couple giant companies have come up with alternatives to honor the lucky Emerald Isle holiday.

Krispy Kreme is giving away free green glazed doughnuts for those who visit shops wearing green Tuesday and Wednesday. No purchase is necessary, and the treats are available in-store, for pick-up and the drive-thru while supplies last.

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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at one of the Palm Beach County Irish pubs with a pint. Go green and cheers to the Emerald Isle with a pint of Guinness or a shot of Jameson traditional Irish food, excellent music, and plenty of good times or "craic."

O’Shea’s Irish Pub, 531 Clematis St., West Palm Beach

This downtown staple will celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a block party featuring live bands all day including The Reelin Rogues and Rogue Theory. There will also be entertainment by Palm Beach Pipe and Drum, the Aranmore Irish Dancers, DJ Gabo & Nico in the courtyard and more.

Paddy Mac’s, 10971 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens

Enjoy a warm welcome from staff, many whom hail from the Emerald Isle, at this establishment which opened over…

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The debut of an exciting cabaret show will debut March 13, 2021 at 8:00 P.M. The Harbourside Amphitheatre on the waterfront, located at Harbourside Place, 200 North U.S. Highway One, Jupiter presents cabaret sensation Carole J. Bufford performing her new hit show, “Come Together: When the 60s Met the 70s”. Featuring the music made famous by Janis Joplin, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, and many more, “Come Together” explores the change in the musical landscape from 1965-1975.

Due to Covid-19, seating and ticketing for all shows will be by table only. No individual tickets will be available for sale. This will ensure that ticket purchasers can choose those the individuals they wish to sit with at their table. All seating will be in…

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BallenIsles Charities Foundation, 100 BallenIsles Circle, Palm Beach Gardens will award grants totaling $800,000 to 46 local Palm Beach County organizations in March 2021. Since the beginning of the establishment of the BallenIsles Charities Foundation they have raised over $4.6 million.

When times looked gloomy and the pandemic raged on and people struggled, the BallenIsles community stepped up in a big way to extend a helping hand to communities nearby. In the 10 years of the BallenIsles Charities Foundation’s existence, not a year passed in which they did not host a live fundraising event, whether it be a dinner, a golf outing, or party.

This year, due to COVID-19, the foundation had to rely solely on members big-hearted generosity. BallenIsles…

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Floridians already knew that this is one of the best states to live in and now it has been confirmed by U.S. News & World Report!  Florida ranked No. 10 in U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of best states in the country. It also ranks among the top five states in education and among the top 10 states in the economy and fiscal stability categories. As a Florida resident, it is hard to believe that the beaches of Jupiter, nightlife in South Beach, and infamous Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, that Florida did not rank higher in the standings.

States were ranked in 71 metrics across eight main categories:

-        Health care

-        Education

-        Economics

-        Infrastructure

-        Opportunities

-        Fiscal stability

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All local Southeast Florida “foodies” should pencil in Miami Rising Stars Restaurant Week March 17 – March 31, 2021. Four times a year, StarChefs’ Rising Stars Magazine delivers recipes, trends, beverage knowledge, new techniques, and a fresh dose of culinary inspiration. The StarChefs’ team covers four American cities, Miami, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Dallas, and shift through and determine the best each talented up-and-coming food and beverage professionals. 

After meeting with more than 100 young chefs, pastry chefs, bartenders, sommeliers, and artisans across the metro area, the most recent class of Miami Rising Stars has been listed. The 2021 class includes 20 Rising Stars, recognized by StarChefs for their culinary strength, food and beverage…

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While patiently waiting for your COVID-19 vaccine appointments in Palm Beach County check out the new shows that are being released on Netflix in 2021.  The streaming service has a wide variety of international productions in the works, and locked-down streamers will have plenty to consume over the course of the year.

Glance at the guide below and be on the lookout the major releases. Hopefully, it will lead you to some hidden gems as well.

New Shows Releasing on Netflix in 2021

-        Behind Her Eyes.

-        Colin in Black and White.

-        Country Comfort.

-        Dead Endia.

-        Fate: The Winx Saga.

-        Firefly Lane.

-        Ginny & Georgia.

-        Halston.

-        Headspace Guide to…

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Easter is a short time away. Easter Sunday, for most residents of the Palm Beaches, is a family day filled with lots of pastels, decorated eggs, and family feasts. Even if you are not going to an attend an Easter event or visiting far-away family members, you may still want to plan an easy, breezy Easter brunch or Easter dinner for the family.

If you are exhausted from more than a year straight of cooking for the household, it might be time to let someone else make the meal.  Consider some of these options for your Easter feast 2021.

The Capital Grille

The Capital Grille is offering a three-course meal for takeout, featuring a bone-in filet, salad, asparagus, mashed potatoes, and a flourless chocolate espresso cake (serves 4 to 6). The…

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