County officials have just announced that several recreational venues will be reopening in Palm Beach County on Wednesday.

That includes boating and marine activities, golf courses, parks, tennis courts, and community pools.

Officials say the numbers of people testing positive for the coronavirus are trending down, so they feel it's prudent to reopen some areas to give people a chance to enjoy some recreational activities.

However, they say people must engage in social distancing, wear face masks, and stay six feet apart to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

Public Parks

On Wednesday (April 29), public parks in the county will reopen from sunrise to sunset for walking, running, strolling, biking, and equestrian riding. In addition,…

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While we are all temporarily stuck at home and looking for something to do to keep busy, check out some of Palm Beach County’s Top Attractions that have gone virtual for you to enjoy. 

Take A Virtual Bike Ride Along The Palm Beach Lake Trail:  The virtual bike ride was posted to The Palm Beaches Instagram page a few weeks ago. Luckily for us, Palm Beach County has plenty of excellent walking and biking trails, and since we can’t enjoy them in person right now, we can take a virtual bike ride tour along the intracostal with incredible views of downtown West Palm Beach.  To view the virtual tour, click here. 

Take A Virtual Tour Of The Flagler Museum: The iconic landmark on Palm Beach island is now offering virtual tours of its grand estate.  The home…

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While the Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens is temporarily closed to shoppers and visitors, the Food Court and several restaurants are open for take out and delivery. 

For food delivery’s, orders can be placed online through Delivery Dudes, PostMates, Door Dash, Uber Eats or directly from the restaurant. 

Restaurants Open Include: 

1. California Pizza Kitchen: Located in the Food Court is open for both take out and delivery

2. P.F. Changs: Located on the first floor of the mall, near Nordstrom’s is open for take out and delivery.

3. Brio Tuscan Grille: Located on the first floor of the mall, near Nordstrom’s is open for take out and delivery.

4.  Park Avenue Grille: Located on the second floor of the mall is open for take out and delivery. 

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The coronavirus testing site located at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches was damaged during the heavy thunderstorms that passed over South Florida this past Sunday Sunday.

The Health Care District of Palm Beach County is asking all patients who scheduled testing appointments between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Monday to arrive at the test site any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. instead.

This will allow time in the morning for staff to prepare the drive-thru site.

The test site is located at 5444 Haverhill Road in West Palm Beach.

COVID-19 Testing Center Requirements

You can only get tested if you have an appointment, which you can schedule by calling 561-642-1000. A staff member will screen you over the phone, asking about your symptoms,…

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is currently closed to visitors but school children from across Jupiter and South Florida will have the opportunity to learn about the state’s rich natural history online.  

The online history classes will be led by the children’s book author Harvey Oyer III, Oyer will expand on the stories in his beloved The Adventures of Charlie Pierce series. Many schools in Palm Beach County use Oyer’s books as part of the history curriculum. 

The online classes are aimed for fourth graders but all are welcomed to watch the videos and use the resources. The segments include PowerPoint’s, crossword, coloring sheets, word search, biography, educational videos and more all available online. 

Download the free Jupiter Inlet…

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Palm Beach County residents should be aware of Coronavirus emailing scams. These emails could contain dangerous links and information designed to scare you into clicking on the link. Scammers often create fake charity emails after global occurrences such as a natural disaster or health scares, like COVID-19.  

Below are some examples of the types of scams you should be on the lookout for:  

  • Emails that appear to be from organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control or the World Health Organization. The scammers have manufactured emails that seem to come from reputable sources.  They include malicious phishing links or attachments.
  • Emails that ask for charity donations for studies, doctors, or victims that have been affected by…

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The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is busy keeping young learners and science enthusiasts busy during this time. The popular West Palm Beach attraction is offering free virtual Science experiments and fairs for kids in grades kindergarten through eight grade. 

Students are invited to head to their website and try the experiments out at home while being instructed online. The Virtual Science Fair will hosts sessions throughout the month of April and May and those who participate can compete in one or all of the themed weeks and events.  Participants will be spilt up by grades and a panel of judges will announce the winners from each grade and category. 

Participation is free with donations requested. 

Virtual Science Fair Schedule:

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Southeast Floridians are keeping informed on the latest COVID-19 statistics. The news seems to change hour to hour, day by day. One of the foremost authorities to trust is the Center for Disease Control. C.D.C. does not know the exact number of COVID-19 illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths for a variety of reasons. COVID-19 can cause mild illness, symptoms might not appear immediately. There are various reasons for delays in reporting and testing. Not each person who is infected seeks medical care and gets tested.

It has been reported that states and territories confirm numbers in their jurisdictions in different manners. Each state’s health department reports the spread or the virus in their area. This map shows confirmed and probable COVID-19…

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Delivery has made social distancing tolerable.  Palm Beach County, as well as the rest of the nation, continues exercising social distancing a lot of people are turning to various delivery options.  It’s a brilliant way to keep yourself and others safe from the coronavirus.  

Skip the crowds, the lines and the bother of cooking with a local delivery service.  Some of the most popular food transport services available in the Palm Beaches include:

Uber Eats

In support of local area restaurants, Uber Eats is waiving delivery fee for customers ordering from locally owned independent restaurants.

Instacart

Instacart is a popular grocery store items delivery service that will do the shopping for you (with your list) at Publix, Whole Foods,…

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The State of Florida has recently announced this week that schools will be closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year and students will continue with virtual learning. In Palm Beach County, the last official day for students is Friday, May 29th. 

Since the outbreak of COVID-19 and Florida being in a Stay at Home order until further notice, Florida schools have turned to virtually Graduation Ceremonies for the 2019-2020 Class Seniors.  This week, the Palm Beach County School District released the dates for the virtual graduation ceremonies for seniors in county schools. 

The graduation ceremonies will take place virtually and will be available to watch online or on TV.  The Superintendent of Schools said that “this was the best way to…

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