The top “over the top” frozen treats in Palm Beach County will surely break your diet, but will it?  A much more effective and realistic dieting approach for most people is to use healthy, “clean” whole foods as the underlying foundation of their meal plan, but to also regularly add in a moderate allowance of “cheat foods” as well.

Force yourself to “eat clean” 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with nothing but plain chicken, brown rice, broccoli and oatmeal and it’s a virtual guarantee that you’ll eventually feel bored and frustrated with your diet, which could very easily cause you to fall off track or even quit altogether.

 In other words, when you allow yourself to enjoy controlled amounts of your favorite foods as an ongoing part of your…

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Veterans Day is all about honoring those who have served our country. It is a time for Americans to pay respects to those who have served. It is with Honor, Respect and Gratitude…Thank you!

The holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country's service and was originally called Armistice Day. It fell on November 11th, 1918, as that was the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. Nonetheless, in 1954, the holiday was changed to Veterans Day to incorporate all veterans in all wars.  When originally celebrated as Armistice Day, the day marked the end of World War I, formally recognized on the “11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month” in 1918. Today we continue to celebrate the day…

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Living on the water is what living in Florida is all about and there's nothing like spending the day out on the water to truly appreciate the beauty of this South Florida location. Whether it's a day anchored up at Peanut Island, snorkeling the reefs just outside the inlet, or sport fishing in the Gulfstream between the Palm Beach and the Bahamas, living in North Palm, the possbilites are just endless. Find below three marina's that can provide all boaters with exactly what they are looking for: 

Old Port Cove Marina

116 Lake Shore Drive

561-626-1760

Old Port Cove marina is proudly 5 Star boater rated and a designated Clean Marina. This resort style marina property sits on a beautiful 60-acre peninsula in the heart of the Village of North Palm…

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This week, November 9-15th is 'Florida Recycles Week' and leads up to America Recycles Day on Sunday, November 15th. To celebrate, here are some tips & reminders you and your family can do to help do our part to reduce waste.

 

1. Reduce and Reuse

While it may not seem like part of recycling, reducing the amount of materials you use and reusing items instead of tossing them can prevent waste before it starts! Chose items wrapped in paper instead of plastic, use refillable water bottles, and bring reusable bags to the grocery store.

 

2. Know What Can Be Recycled Curbside

It is easy to overlook items that can be recycled or to get confused as to which goes where. The Town of Jupiter provides a blue bin and a yellow bin to every residence.…

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Thanksgiving is just two weeks away and if you are not in the mood to cook or if you are looking for somewhere to go this Thanksgiving, restaurants over Palm Beach County have got you covered. This Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26th, head to one of Palm Beach County’s excellent restaurants to spend your holiday and enjoy a Thanksgiving feast or take it to go. Reservations are required and recommended for most so get your reservations or place your takeout orders now.

Northern Palm Beach County

3800 Ocean at the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort and Spa: Offering Thanksgiving breakfast and Feast. For reservations call 561.340.1795.

Sinclairs Ocean Grill at the Jupiter Beach Resort: Offering Thanksgiving lunch and dinner. For…

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Imagine…just ONE thing you need to do when trying to sell your home.  What could it be?  So many things come rushing to mind, but could it be so simple as to only require one thing?  The real estate specialists at Waterfront Properties and Club Communities of Southeast Florida have the answer! 

Let an expert light the way with the one thing needed to get your home sold.It really is that simple, but by nature we humans fight simplicity.  Price your home correctly! Yes, that is right, according to Realtor.com, pricing your home right is the one thing you need to do to sell your home fast.  This applies to the property that is in pristine condition, in need of repairs, one that backs up to a busy street or any home for that matter. The one thing…

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Could your home use an extra bit of curb appeal?  A home’s exterior is like the cover of a book, a suggestive stage of what is in the interior. Whether you are interested in selling your home in the Jupiter/Tequesta are or just want to make some improvements for your own satisfaction sprucing up the home’s exterior is a great start.

Adding curb appeal is often an easy and inexpensive way to make your house look better and boost its value!  Take a look at the before and afters of HGTV. Invest a little time and a reasonable amount of money to make a significant impact of your home value!

Here are 7 projects that can help make a better first impression.

  1. Trim your shrubs and add some fresh greenery and flowers.
  2. Pressure wash driveways,…

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Ecological parks preserve unparalleled landscape that provides important habitat for numerous rare and endangered species. These preserved areas are treasured grounds full of wonder and historical significance. Explore three of most valued natural areas from West Palm Beach to Jupiter.

Take a step back in time, and experience what the settlers of early Florida faced and overcame to make this area their home. Visit any of these local natural areas to get a true experience like the early pioneers. Here are three treasured ecological parks in our area.

Juno Dunes Natural Area – Juno Beach

The Juno Dunes Natural Area is located between Intracoastal and the Atlantic Ocean and is the largest scrub habitat in Palm Beach County with over 500 acres of…

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The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter has recently launched a podcast called “Inside Busch Wildlife Sanctuary”. New podcast episodes will be launched on the first Monday of every month and will be available on all podcast streaming platforms.

The monthly podcasts will introduce listeners to one of the sanctuary’s permanent residents, educational animals’ ambassador, and the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary handlers. During the podcast, the host will guide the listeners through the daily animal encounters while accompanied by the sanctuary staff. The podcasts hope to educate the subscribers on the sanctuary mission while having a little fun along the way.

The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is a refuge and nature center for Florida wildlife that features…

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The distinguished "Top 100 Courses" list, released annually by Golf Digest, recently revealed that Juno Beach's Seminole was ranked as the 34th best golf course in the world. The world was able to see the unqiue beauty and distinct dynamic of Seminole this past summer during a Covid-19 relief match featuring Palm Beach County residents Rory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler and Dustin Johnson. 

Here is what Golf Digest had to say about the local gem: "The course plays along and between two main dune lines, and Ross made the most of the opportunity with holes continually tacking in different directions. The club prides itself on its firm playing surfaces and when the coastal breezes kick in, watch out. Some grouse that the course’s reputation is built on the…

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