A teacher in Jupiter has started an online art class to help kids and parents while they are at home because of the coronavirus.

Kate Lindquist started the YouTube classes last week and said she wanted to give families a little fun mixed into their day.

WPTV reports that Lindquist said, “(I did it) just to know there is a highlight in people's days, especially when we are not sure what the next day will bring,” said Lindquist.

The classes are called "Art Day with Miss Kate," and they have step-by-step directions on how to draw something. This week was sweet treats.

“I had the joy of hearing from a mom with a 4 year old, and she learned to pause the video, and she was able to cook dinner the whole night,” said Lindquist.

She said she…

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Nothing feels better than a little rest and relaxation on an island vacation.  In the meantime, no one is traveling to exotic locations so bring the faraway lands to you here in the Jupiter area.  Get the “I’ve escaped to a tropical location” feel with a cocktail or mocktail that feels like a getaway!

Tropical drinks serve two purposes. They can help you mentally escape to a sandy coast for a carefree sunny moment and refresh the body and soul after a long, warm day.  Try a Martha Stewart drink recipe today.

5 delicious getaway beverages to lift your spirit and take you away…

Pina Colada

A very rich and indulgent frozen beverage, too much for every day, is a “must have” to keep cool in the islands!  The coconut concoction is delicious as…

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There is only 52 Tuesday’s in a year and that mean only 52 Taco Tuesday’s to celebrate. Taco’s are not only reserved for Tuesday’s but many local restaurants have specialty dishes and specials for you to take advantage of. 

Here are some of the best local restaurants that serve Taco’s for you to take out and try in northern Palm Beach County. 

Papichulos Tacos: located at 1556 US Highway One, Jupiter

Calavera Cantina: located at 125 Dockside Circle, Jupiter

Tijuana Flats: located at 6771 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter

Rocco’s Taco’s and Tequila Bar: located at 5090 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens

Surf Taco: located at 4050 US Highway One, Jupiter

Food Shack: located at 103 S US Highway One, Jupiter

Guanabanas: located at 960 N Highway…

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The Palm Beach Outlets is stepping up to feed a need in the community in response to the deadly coronovirus pandemic.

On Monday morning, the popular West Palm Beach mall will convert into a drive-up food distribution center with the help of several volunteers from Feeding South Florida.

Every Monday in May from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., families in need can simply drive up and receive a week supply of groceries. Items include protein, fresh produce, eggs, milk, and other essential goods.

In addition to groceries, the Junior League of the Palm Beaches will provide each family with feminine hygiene products for women in need.

The distribution will take place at the Congress Avenue parking lot. Those in need are encouraged to arrive to receive a…

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Good news for all Americans and Southeast Florida residents, White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci expressed “cautious optimism” that the dangerous coronavirus epidemic is slowing in the United States. Dr. Fauci, is the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. He believes the deadly coronavirus outbreak is slowing down in the country.

Understandably, the country won’t suddenly turn back on like a “light switch,” and be back to the pre-Corona daily living routine.  Fauci said, “there are indications that some of the metrics used to gauge the crisis are starting to level off in some areas”.

The White House Health Advisor said “Once you turn that corner, hopefully we’ll see a very sharp decline.  We can look…

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Palm Beach County say bye-bye dirty  by setting aside 30 minutes a day to declutter your home. Clutter takes up useful space. Spend just 30 minutes controlling the mess, and you just might discover newly organized space you never knew you had.

Use these four basic steps to get you started and get organized quickly. Keep in mind this is a 30-minute project not to be completed in one fell swoop. Thirty minutes a day when you can and before you know it…the entire home will be done!

  1.  Gather your decluttering supplies. Keep it simple:  a dust cloth, a timer set for 30 minutes, garbage bag, and 2 medium sized boxes (labeled “donate”  and “put away”).
  2.  Pick an area to address kitchen junk drawer, dining room, kitchen island, kids’ playroom or…

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The Palm Beach Post reported recently that philanthropist and Palm Beach County resident Lois Pope gave $1 million to the Palm Beach County Food Bank, the largest gift in the food bank’s history.

The money will go to support and expand the food bank children’s program, Food4OurKids program, now renamed Lois’ Food4Kids.

“It’s very unusual,” Karen C. Erren, Food Bank executive director, said of the gift. “Mrs. Pope has really come to the forefront to ensure children in this community get access to the food they need.”

Every week, a backpack with seven meals for children, plus one meal for the family, is distributed through Boys and Girls Clubs throughout the county.

Palm Beach County represents the 10th largest school district in the…

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While the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach may be temporarily closed to the public, the staff is working hard to host live virtual demonstrations, classes and to give you the updates on the sea turtle currently at the sea turtle research and rehabilitation center. 

Every week day at 2 pm and weekends at 11 am the center hosts their daily virtual class from their virtual coastal classroom.  Every day the class is different and focuses on either sea turtles, marinelife, research and rehabilitation process, the center, ocean conservation and much more. Previous classes are also available to watch on their website. 

In addition to the live virtual classes, the center has also created a Kids’ Fun Zone filled with arts and craft projects, sea…

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A silver lining in the coronavirus pandemic is the number of rescue animals that have been adopted throughout South Florida. Dogs at one of Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control's kennels have a big reason to smile and wag their tails right now.

For the first time in the shelter's history, they all got new homes during the coronavirus pandemic.

"An incredible and joyful thing happened today. For the first time in the history of Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control, we have completely emptied one of our three dog kennels," the shelter wrote on Facebook.

According to local news station WTHR, The Kennel Two staff celebrated in the empty housing unit -- all 48 double-sided units empty.

Shelter staff thanked the community and their…

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West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James delivered some optimistic news regarding the city's fight against the coronavirus.

“We are in the very early stages of thinking about the process of reopening our city, and what that might look like … we have to look at our reopening not as a big splash, but rather as a gradual flow like the slow opening of a faucet,” James said this past Friday.

The mayor emphasized that it’s important to have an even stronger health care system and reliable tests readily available before the city fully opens.

“We need to make sure we’re having ample testing, so we know who is affected by this virus, so we can adjust accordingly and make sure appropriate people have been quarantined and isolated and not risk a spike once we…

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