A generous group of volunteers in Delray Beach offered additional support for the frontline healthcare workers at the Delray Medical Center, 5352 Linton Boulevard, Delray Beach. The hospital has served the South Palm Beach County community for 30 years as a 536-bed acute care hospital.  The medical center is a community hospital and a Level I Trauma Center.  The hospital offers highly specialized services such as neuroscience, oncology, cardiac care, orthopedics, rehabilitation and E.R.

As a sign of appreciation, this weekend volunteers in South Palm Beach County increased efforts to deliver about 100 care packages to healthcare workers at Delray Medical Center. The packages were filled with all the ingredients to prepare a healthy meal.…

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Grouper season in Atlantic state waters in Florida is May 1st until December 31st. Grouper are managed differently in Gulf versus Atlantic and in state versus federal waters. Here are the regulations for Atlantic state waters, which are from shore to 3 nautical miles.

Size Limits

The minimum size limit for gag and black grouper is 24” total length, the minimum size for red, scamp, yellowfin, and yellowmouth grouper is 20” total length, and there is no minimum size for rock hind/red hind, coney/graysby, yellowedge/misty, warsaw, or snowy grouper.

The total length is the maximum length of the fish, with the mouth closed and the tail fin pinched together. 

Bag Limits

Harvest is prohibited for goliath and Nassau grouper. An aggregate bag limit…

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Phase 1 of Florida's reopening is set to begin Monday with some restaurants and retail stores opening on a limited capacity. But what will Phase 2 entail and when will it start allowing for businesses like bars, gyms, and salons to open?

Gov. Ron DeSantis' "Re-open Florida Task Force" is recommending bars, nightclubs and other businesses could reopen under Phase 2. Click here to see the complete three phases of the state’s reopening.

Those businesses, which have been closed since the April 3 statewide shutdown, would be allowed to operate at 50 percent capacity.

Gyms would be allowed to open up at 75 percent capacity.

Then restaurants, under Phase 2, could also bump up to a 75 percent capacity. That would be followed by salons and barber…

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Dry salt therapy has been deemed to be an “essential service”.  CUR Salt Spa, located at 103 South U.S. Highway One, Suite B-3, Jupiter is still open for private salt sessions.  Dry salt therapy, also known as Halotherapy, benefits people naturally and safely without harmful side effects.

Halotherapy is beneficial for overall wellness by reducing the toxicity from the respiratory system, enhance lung capacity, improving the function and appearance of the skin. It also has been helpful in reducing stress, strengthening the immune system and encouraging better sleep.

How it works? As the individual relaxes in the salt room the micro-particles are inhaled. The particles enter deep into the lungs, bronchi, bronchioles and alveoli. While inside the…

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With all the noise about coronavirus, flu, etc. its important that you keep yourself, family and the Palm Beach County community healthy. The most useful tip would be to remain calm and use common sense. The CDC and local health officials believe unless you are in a high-risk group, most people who do become infected with the virus will be fine.

There are some simple ways to bolster your immune system naturally. Your first defense is to strengthen your immune system. Keep in mind that sleep is imperative. Most people require 7 – 8 hours of sleep for it to be restorative sleep.   

Find ways to de-stress and relax. Stress weakens your immune system and leaves your body subject to disease. Medical research shows that a deeply relaxed state from…

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Good news for South Florida, Governor DeSantis announced today that State Parks across the State of Florida will reopen on Monday, May 4th.

DeSantis said” being outdoors in the open air is more low risk” from Talbot Island State Park in Jacksonville this morning.  In addition to the State Parks opening Monday, May 4th, some part of Florida can being the first Phase of reopening Florida.  Palm Beach County is not included in Phase One but State Parks in Palm Beach County are allowed to open Monday.

Earlier this week, Palm Beach County have opened golf courses, marinas, parks, and community pools with social distancing and restrictions. 

The State Parks will open on Monday with restrictions. The Governor stated in his announcement that…

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Good news from Infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci.  Dr. Fauci spoke of the developments of  the trial examining an experimental drug medication for the coronavirus.   

Dr. Fauci has advised six Presidents on HIV/AIDS and many other domestic and global health issues. He was one of the principal architects of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a program that has saved millions of lives throughout the developing world.

A randomized controlled study of the worldwide trial of the drug Remdesivir.  It has resulted in "quite good news”. According to Dr. Fauci, results of the trial have indicated a shortening of the period patients experienced symptoms and potentially slightly reducing the mortality rate.  The White…

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While Palm Beach and Broward Counties will remain largely closed, it is a good sign that Monday, May 4th the rest of the state of Florida will begin reopening under “Phase 1” of DeSantis’ plan.

Businesses that can reopen under Phase 1 include:

  • Schools continue distance learning until further notice

  • Visits to senior living facilities are prohibited

  • Elective surgeries can resume

  • Restaurants may offer outdoor seating with 6-foot space between tables and indoor seating at 25 percent capacity

  • Large venues like movie theaters will remain closed

  • Retail can operate at 25 percent of indoor capacity

  • No change for bars, gyms, and personal services such as hairdressers (they will remain closed…

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Today, Martin County leaders will meet up and discuss the county’s next steps in reopening. County Commissioners are holding a meeting this morning at the Blake Library in downtown Stuart. 

The meeting today will review the state guidelines that Governor DeSantis laid out earlier this week about Florida’s plan to reopen in phases. The County Commissioners are currently meeting to make the best decision for the Martin County residents. 

The County can decide whether or not to participate the Governor’s Phase One Reopening Plan, which allows retail shops to open at 25% capacity.  Also included in Phase One is restaurants can do outdoor seating with social distancing and indoor seating with 25% capacity.  All salons, gyms and movie theaters will…

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The City of Palm Beach Gardens announced this week that it will begin a "phased approach" to reopening some recreational activities to the public.

As of yesterday (4/29), the following city recreational facilities will be open for individual use:

  • Burns Road Walking Trail

  • Gardens Park

  • Joe Russo Athletic Complex

  • Lake Catherine Sports Complex & Lake Catherine Park

  • Lilac Park

  • Mirasol Park

  • Oaks Park

  • PGA Park

  • Plant Drive

  • Riverside Linear Park

  • Sandhill Crane Access Park

  • The Gardens North County District Park

  • Thompson River Linear Park

  • Twins Park

Sandhill Crane Golf Course will be open for calls to schedule tee times,…

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