SunFest is Florida’s largest waterfront art and music festival held annually in West Palm Beach. Each May, more than 175,000 concert goers come together to see the popular four-day festival featuring some of the world’s biggest and hottest musical acts perform live. SunFest is coming to Palm Beach County this May 3rd through May 6th.

More than 50 musical acts will perform on three stages throughout the four days as well as an Art District featuring colorful artwork from local artists, live demonstrations, ChillZones with games like corn hole, great food, floating bars, kid’s activities, and a firework show to end the festival.

SunFest is set up along Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach from Okeechobee Boulevard to Banyan Boulevard. The shows start on…

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As snow birds head north and tourism slows, the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County is starting a new discount program called MOSAIC, which offers low rates and coupons for local attractions and resorts. 

MOSAIC is an acronym for "month of shows, art, ideas, and culture" and will run May 1st-31st. The goal is to encourage residents to visit the area's museums, science centers, galleries, etc. Some coupons include free admission to concerts and performances, 50% off tickets to places like the Kravis Center, and 2-for-1 deals like entry into Mounts Botanical Gardens.

Many resorts are also utilizing the program to fill up rooms during the slower season. Most hotel offers run longer than the month- like a free night at Tideline Ocean Resort & Spa…

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 A new safety feature, text-to-911, will be ready to launch this June in Palm Beach County. This option will allow people who are in danger and can't speak to text a dispatch officer and summon help. 

People having a medical emergency that prevents them from talking, or those who are in situations where speaking is not safe can utilize text-to-911 to reach authorities. For instance, one woman in Orange County, Florida was hiding in a closet while someone invaded her home and she was able to communicate with police through text. Palm Beach County officials also say the system will especially benefit those who are deaf or have hearing problems. 

Martin, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties are planning on implementing the texting system as well by the…

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The Town of Jupiter and the Jupiter Police Department are hosting their annual Coastal Fest on the Riverwalk at Harbourside Place this upcoming weekend. The family friendly coastal themed event is taking place Saturday, April 28th from noon to 5 pm in Jupiter.

The event is free to the public and will feature a kid’s carnival area and activities, bounce houses, face painting, local artisan vendors, a tiki bar featuring beer and wine, touch tank, and local food trucks and vendors. The participating food vendors include the Food Shack, Modern Juice Company, Guanabanas Island Restaurant, Tropical Sno, PS 561 Food Truck, and more.

There will also be live music and entertainment by Gratitude Steel Band from 1 pm to 3 pm. Moana, from the popular Disney film will…

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For the past several years, Pontoon boats have been leading the marine industry in recreational boating. Pontoon boats are popular among families and large groups of people because of the amount of space, storage, and easiness to get in and out of. Pontoon boats are perfect for causal sailing or sightseeing down the intracoastal waterways of Jupiter. The boats range in length and can hold as many as 50 people or more. The newest boating trend is becoming a sailing destination for special events, parties and tours throughout the area.

The Pontiki, docked at Harbourside Place in Jupiter, has 3 pontoon boats Big Bamboo, Charlie, and Shaka. Big Bamboo and Charlie both hold up to 6 passengers and are both very different. Big Bamboo is a completely open-air…

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Sunday, April 22nd is Earth Day, a day dedicated to educating the public and to help end pollution. The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in West Palm Beach is hosting an Earth Day event this Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm.

The family friendly event plans to bring important local organizations together that are dedicated to protecting the environment and raising awareness in our communities. The event will also feature fun activities for the whole family including a Discovery Hunt and interactive learning stations.

The Earth Day celebration that was held last year has now been revamped for this year featuring several members from the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, Manatee Lagoon, and other organizations will be at the event…

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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach is a non-profit sea turtle hospital, rehabilitation and research center. The center’s mission is aimed to protect and promote the oceans ecosystems and to be one of the leading destinations to provide for injured and endangered sea turtles before being released back into the ocean.

Guest who visit the Loggerhead Marinelife Center can support the sea turtles through their ‘Adopt a Sea Turtle’ program. It cost $35 dollars to adopt a sea turtle and your adoption money benefits the center for the continued care and research for the sick and injured sea turtles, and to further the study of loggerhead, leatherbacks, and green sea turtles that nest along the Juno Beach and Jupiter beaches.

Through the adoption…

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West Palm Beach City Commissioners have approved the $40 million-dollar renovation for the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in downtown West Palm Beach.

The Raymond E. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is an American non-profit, professional performing arts center that host several events and shows throughout the year. The calendar of events includes Broadway Musicals, Concerts, Comedians, Musical Arts, Lectures, Seminars, and much more. The center has four theaters, the Alexander W. Dreyfoos Hall, Concert Hall, Rinker Playhouse, and the Helen K. Persson Hall. The center also includes the Gimelstob Ballroom, Cohen Pavilion, and the Weiner Banquet Center.

The Kravis Center was built 30 years ago when the downtown area wasn’t developed and booming…

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Delray Beach, located in southern Palm Beach County, is a hidden gem in South Florida. Delray Beach, is settled between the Atlantic Ocean and Interstate 95, and gave itself the nickname of Village by the Sea.

Delray Beach is an affluent area that features many high-end retailers, shops, restaurants, and a downtown. Downtown Delray is primarily located on Atlantic Avenue between the intercoastal waterway and Swinton Avenue. The “Avenue” known to many locals, is a mix of gourmet restaurants, outdoor cafes, friendly bistros, boutiques, art centers, and a vibrant streetscape.

Delray is home to many art galleries, museums, miles of sandy beaches, many historic districts, science centers, and parks. Here you’ll find the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens,…

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Veterans Affairs is granting $43 million to public housing agencies (PHAs) across the country to help homeless veterans.

Florida will receive around $568,000 of the grant which will be split among 13 housing agencies in the state. Two PHAs in West Palm Beach will be beneficiaries to help end veteran homelessness in Palm Beach County. The Florida Indian River County Board of County Commissioners in West Palm will receive $15,001 and the West Palm Beach Housing Authority will be granted $72,039. 

According to a federal count last month, Palm Beach County had less homelessness than it did a year ago, but more veterans and families on the streets. The financial assistance…

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