Palm Beach County residents are you asking yourself “what do I need to do to get my third stimulus payment”? It quite simple. If you filed your taxes in 2019 or 2020, you are all set. The Internal Revenue Service is sending your payment to the same bank account or mailing address on your return. There is nothing you can do to change where your payment will be sent.

Those $1,400 stimulus payments should start hitting this week. It is expected that March 17, 2021 will be the effective date when the United States Treasury transfers the money, according to industry experts. More than 100 million payments are expected to be payable on March 17 via direct deposit.

According to the IRS you can check the status of your payment with the Get My Payment…

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When you think of South Florida, many expensive zip codes come to mind–Palm Beach, Jupiter Island, Star Island, Orchid Island and many more.  But is one of those areas the most costly zip code in Florida? 

Homeownership is the definitive symbol of achieving the “American Dream”. It is also the largest purchase most Americans will ever make. Naturally, home values are not uniform across the country, and in nearly every state, there is at least one ZIP code where the median home sale value is well above the national average.  

Housing prices are determined by supply and demand forces as well as what buyers are willing to pay and thusly influenced largely by what they are inclined to offer. Not shockingly, in places where the median home sale price…

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News broke earlier this week that a new hospital could soon be coming to Northern Palm Beach County. The plans are still in its earlier stages and the county would still need to approve but a new hospital may be coming to Palm Beach Gardens.

A Pennsylvania based company, Universal Health Services has recently submitted plans and an application to the city of Palm Beach Gardens Zoning and Development Department. The company is seeking to purchase a 34-acre parcel of land in the new Alton subdivision near Donald Ross Road and Interstate 95.

According to the Palm Beach Gardens development website, the new proposed hospital will feature 270 beds and would be seven stories and conditional use for a helicopter pad. The site is also looking to include an…

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This St. Patrick’s Day follow the rainbow to the pot of gold at McCarthy’s Pub, 518 U.S. Highway One in Tequesta. Open from 2 to 10 p.m. on St. Patrick's Day, they will have food specials and live music by Billy Kamalay from 2 to 5 p.m. followed by Jimmy Gallagher from 5 p.m. to close. 

McCarthy's has been a Jupiter and Tequesta staple for over 45 years. McCarthy’s Pub has changed locations a few times, however the restaurants philosophy remains the same: to treat every guest as family, provide a welcoming meal, comforting liquid refreshment and a good time. Albeit one shepherd's pie at a time.

There will also be special items for St. Patrick's Day including corned beef and cabbage and Irish Reuben sandwiches and sliders. The regular menu here…

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Enjoy live music at Rosemary Square (formerly CityPlace), 700 South Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach on select Friday and Saturday evenings, plus Saturday and Sunday afternoons.  Bring your family and friends out for an evening of shopping, dining, and enjoying some live entertainment.

Live outdoor music under the Wishing Tree will be offered Friday and Saturday nights between 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., as well as Saturday and Sunday between 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  With as many dining options around Rosemary Square, it is the perfect place to enjoy a drink and an appetizer or a full course meal.  Once satiated, plan to stick around for the live music and you will be in store for a wonderful evening out.

The current schedule for live outdoor music…

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Obviously, you have heard of prepared meal kit delivery service. One of the most popular meal services is HelloFresh.  HelloFresh provides the opportunity to make delicious home-cooked meals during the week by sending pre-portioned ingredients and recipe cards. There are over 22 recipes to choose from each week from cuisines like Asian, Italian, Mexican & American Style Gourmet Burgers. 

Recipes take 30 minutes or less, and there are options for vegetarians, lower calorie meals, and every week has a gourmet recipe selected by one of their chefs. HelloFresh sends you the exact amount of every ingredient you need, there is no food waste. Plus, HelloFresh is the first global carbon-neutral meal kit company, offsetting 100% of their direct CO₂…

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Save a life and adopt a real manatee. Manatees travel freely around Florida.  Manatees can be spotted throughout Southeast Florida’s rivers and coastal waters.  Manatees are Florida’s official state marine mammal. Save the Manatee Organization is an award-winning national nonprofit 501(c)(3) and membership-based organization established in 1981 by singer/songwriter, Jimmy Buffett, and former U.S. Senator, Bob Graham, when he was governor of Florida. Funds from the Club’s Adopt-A-Manatee program go toward efforts to help protect manatees and their habitat. Unlike other animal adoption programs, the manatees in our adoption programs are real, living manatees with known histories. The Save the Manatee Organizations mission is to protect manatees and…

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The Gardens Conservancy is pleased to present “An Evening of Music & Art in the Gardens” at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, 253 Barcelona Road, West Palm Beach. Join the conservatory April 16, 2021 between 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm In celebration of the reopening and dedication of the Norton House and completed restoration of the Artist Studio and the exhibition Artists at Home: Photography of Historic Artists’ Homes & Studios Program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. 

The event, which honors Gardens Conservancy members will include the presentation of the Ann Norton Award for Philanthropy, an award extended annually to individuals who advance the mission of the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens and embrace Ann Norton’s vision for her legacy to…

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Beginning on the first of April 2021 stand up paddle boarding will be offered at MacArthur Beach State Park, 10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive, North Palm Beach.  The paddle boards and instruction will be provided by High Point Paddle Adventures at MacBeach. Depending on the season, you may see wildlife including manatees, dolphins, mullet, snook rays and a variety of birds. You do not have to be an expert to paddle the calm waters of the park's estuary. 

Learn of the beauty and abundant nature of the “Real Florida” via standup paddle board.  Be guided by experienced native Floridians who are certified, licensed, and insured. Whether you are a beginner trying to stand on the board and take your first strokes, or an experienced paddler looking to improve…

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The Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery, 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta,  is hosting the 8th Annual Plein Air Festival Sunday, March 14 through Saturday, March 20, 2021.  This art festival is known to be one of the premier Plein Air Festivals in the United States. The festival has been overhauled to meet social distancing protocols for the current times. 

Twenty-four national award-winning artists have been invited to exhibit their fresh works in the Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery and online during this highly anticipated festival of “representational art that captures our environment as history in the making.” 

The festival kicks-off with an in-person “Paint Out Competition” at the celebrated Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in West Palm Beach. The artists…

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