The city of Palm Beach Gardens is suitably named, as it is comprised of 30 percent flourishing greenery. Located seven miles north of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens is known for its excellent shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities at the Gardens Mall, Downtown at the Gardens, and Legacy Place. Boating and fishing are plentiful, as are beautiful luxurious waterfront homes, some even sitting directly on the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, if not the Intracoastal Waterway.

The iconic PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, home to the famous Honda Classic and a choice tourism spot, is under contract with the Canadian company Brookfield Asset Management. The resort was last sold to Walton Street Capital for $170 million in 2006 and went up for sale again this June.

PGA features 339 hotel rooms, five 18-hole gold courses, and a 40,000-square-foot spa. Brookfield is purchasing the resort for $255 million, which works out to $752,212 per hotel room. If the contract goes through, PGA can expect some nice upgrades, as Brookfield makes investments in properties they plan to improve, keeping them for the long-term, unlike Walton Street.

The low-key Brookfield has many well-known assets including New York’s…

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Spoto's Oyster Bar in Palm Beach Gardens is a popular restaurant locals enjoy for their fresh seafood and friendly atmosphere. Owner Ralph Benfante says he's ready to give the place the upgrades it deserves- including a brand new outdoor bar and fire pit and a remodeled interior.

The interior renovations have started and the first phase is nearly done. When the second part is finished, the restaurant will be able to accommodate private parties for up to 60 people. Everything will be brand new- the floors, the ceiling, lighting, etc. Benfante says guests will be impressed. 

The outdoor patio is getting all new furniture and awnings. They're adding a quartz-topped 16-seater bar covered in navy tiles in the shape of fish scales. A fire pit with…

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September is National Hunger Action Month, and the Palm Beach County Food Bank is hosting "A Magical Night to Fight Hunger" to raise money and awareness for hungry local families. 

The evening includes a 3-course dinner with an appetizer, main dish and dessert provided by downtown restaurants including Yard House and Avocado Grill. There will be a strolling magician and other special surprises for guests. 

The PBC Food Bank collects and gives food to local soup kitchens, food pantries and homeless shelters. Last year, those groups gave out close to 5 million pounds of food to needing families in Palm Beach County, but there’s a nearly 55-million-pound shortfall between what the food bank distributes and what’s needed for local residents to have…

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Browse hundreds of bargains at the Palm Beach Gardens Indoor Yard Sale on September 22nd from 7:30-11:30 a.m. at the Burns Road Recreation Center.

The event usually sees around 50 vendors offering just about anything you could think of, from jewelry to bicycles to hand-crafted home decor and furniture.

If you like shopping and finding treasures for a good deal, you'll definitely want to check out this yard sale. 

It's air-conditioned in the rec center and there's a Snack Shack with coffee and other refreshments.

If you have some stuff you want to sell, you can be a vendor for around $20. 

Find out more information online here.

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13,000 acres off of Beeline Highway in Palm Beach Gardens will get a fishing pier, nature trails and pavilions for local fishermen, hikers and nature photographers.

The acreage is in the Loxahatchee Slough, the largest nature preserve of the county’s 30+ preserves.

The new hiking, biking and equestrian trails will appeal to the outdoors people.

The new amenities will be completed in 2019. For more about the project, click here.


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Are you a PalmMom? If so, there's a convention just for you!

On Saturday, September 15th, the Palm Beaches convention for moms, by moms, is here to provide professional advice and support to parents overwhelmed by everyday life. 

The PalmMom Convention will host family fun activities, and showcase local experts, entrepreneurs, and passionate educators to collaborate with parents. Parents are encouraged to bring the whole family for a great day of fun, learning, and community connection.

This day long event is happening on September 15th, 2018 from 9am - 1pm at Mandel Jewish Community Center in Palm Beach Gardens, and includes on-going 30 minute workshops from professionals in related parenting fields, children’s activities, product displays,…

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For the entire month of September, local gastronomes as well as visitors to the Palm Beaches have the opportunity to enjoy a selection of specially priced three course meals from some of the area’s best restaurants during what we call "Flavor Palm Beach". Here are all of the restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens who are participating, as well as their delicious menus!

Vic and Angelos

Vic and Angelos is an Italian restaurant offering a 3-course $20 lunch with menu items like Sicilian oven chicken wings, four cheese pear tortellini with truffle cream sauce, simply grilled fresh salmon, and house made tiramisu. They’re offering a $29 dinner with menu items like a giant meatball with whipped ricotta cheese, veal Milanese, and tartufo. Reservations are…

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Pictured: Snook Caught by Michael O'Connor

The weekend we’ve all been waiting for is finally here: the first weekend of snook season! Oh yeah, and it also happens to be Labor Day weekend. Not only do you have three full days to take home your snook-a-day bag limit, but you also have the notion of the “hard workers holiday” to validate your much-needed R&R time.

The name of the game is snook this weekend, but make sure you know the regulations and have your permit, because FWC will surely be out in full force. While the mullet run hasn’t completely caught fire yet, catch and release snook fishing has been plentiful lately, with the Palm Beach Inlet, Juno Pier, Jupiter Inlet, and Loxahatchee River churning with keepers ready to be your catch of…

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Committed to crafting excellent beer served by exceptional people, Twisted Trunk in Palm Beach Gardens is welcoming locals to showcase their musical talent at their 25bbl brewhouse. 

On September 9th from 7 to 10 pm, the local brewery is having an acoustic open mic night where you can sing, play, or listen while you drink a Palm Beach Pilz, a Watermelon Saison, or a Rasta Stout.

Twisted Trunk Brewing is located at 2000 PGA Blvd, Suite 5506, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

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Every 43 seconds, someone in the U.S. dies from heart disease, stroke, or another cardiovascular disease. Every 43 seconds, someone misses out on the chance to spend another precious minute with the people they love. Every 43 seconds, a family mourns at the loss of a loved one who is now gone forever. The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association are working diligently to decrease the chance of YOU losing someone you love.

In the United States, heart disease is the #1 cause of death, while stroke is the #4 cause. This includes both men and women, young and old, no matter your ethnicity. These are scary numbers, but I have great news! Not only is death from heart disease 80% preventable, but there’s a big way you can help…

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