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.

 

Juno Beach area residents and visitors witnessed the successful release of two young adult sea turtles this week.  Loggerhead MarineLife Center released two sea turtles after months of rehabilitation, back into their native habitat.

The first young loggerhead sea turtle, Bowden, had been rescued from an intake canal near the St. Lucie Power plant.  The turtle was underweight, lethargic and covered with barnacles.  A young female loggerhead, named Lucie, had been recovered after ingesting a fishing hook.  The Loggerhead MarineLife biologists were able to successfully remove the fishing hook.

Both sea turtles were nursed back to health at the Juno Beach MarineLife Center with various ailments.  The Loggerhead MarineLife Center staff has outfitted…

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Its Fourth of July weekend and time to celebrate our nation’s independence.   Two hundred and forty years ago, the Declaration of Independence was signed and thusly freeing our nation from the autocratic rule of Great Britain.  Displays of fireworks, baseball games, and barbeques are associated with this great holiday.

Enjoy some fireworks with friends and family in the Palm Beaches this weekend.

 Fourth on Flagler

This downtown spectacular features three stages of entertainment, art exhibits, music, mini golf, culinary delights and more.  An unfurling of a three-story flag on the Esplanade Grande building and an 18-minute fireworks display are scheduled. It all takes place from 5pm to 10 p.m. at the east end of Clematis on the West Palm…

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Enjoy the sunshine and stay refreshed by dipping into one of few local Palm Beach County area water parks.  The sun is shining and the current temperature in the area is 83 degrees Fahrenheit.  It is time to mix up summer fun from the beach and boating and give a local area water park a visit.

South Florida has one of the largest water parks around, The Rapids Waer Park, and it is just minutes from Jupiter. Situated on nearly 30 acres near I-95, it features 35 slides, including dual seven story speed slides, and a quarter mile lazy river, and a 25,000 square foot wave pool!  This water park has something for all ages from the young to adventurous. It is open daily from 10:00am – 7:00pm.  The Rapids is located at 6566 North Military Trail, West…

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South Floridians love an inconspicuous life-style.  It begins in the home. Clean, clutter free and streamlined kitchens are directing the new home trends this 2016 season.   Modern touches are even reaching the popular “Tuscan-style” kitchens by adding a modern flavor.  Stainless steel and open thick glass shelving are shaping the new kitchen.

An easy change in any home is addressing electrical outlets.  Today’s family has an average of 12-plus mobile devices.  Multiple plugs are necessary for today’s family.  A cool new product called thingCHARGER aims to make the “process a little easier and neater, as it goes in right over an existing outlet, and docks various devices on top for easy charging.” It features various top mounted charging tips that…

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Roots Music, New Belgium Brewing and Sailor Jerry present the “Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash – Celebrating the life of Jerry Garcia (1942 – 1995).  The experience of celebrating 51 years of the iconic band the Grateful Dead and lead singer Jerry Garcia, will take place on July 31, 2016.

Jerry Garcia was the lead singer and lead guitarist for the Grateful Dead. The Grateful Dead was an American rock band formed in 1965 in the San Francisco area. The Grateful Dead have sold more than 35 million albums worldwide. Known for their psychedelic and varied inspirations, the band became known as “the pioneering Godfathers of the jam band world”.  

The band and their fans, “Deadheads”, are widely associated with the hippie movement of the ‘60’s  and…

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Summer movie fun for all ages. This summer CobbTheatre at Downtown At The Gardens will show free movies every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Shows start at 10am, doors open at 9:30am. Same day ticketing only. New movies each week!   July 5, 6, 7
Alvin & The Chipmunks
The Road Chip (PG)
Shark Tale (PG)   July 12, 13, 14
Home (PG)
The Peanut Movie (G)   July 19, 20, 21
Hotel Transylvania 2 (PG)
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (PG)   July 26, 27, 28
Goosebumps (PG)
Smurfs 2 (PG)   August 2, 3, 4
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2007) (PG)
Happy Feet (PG)   Downtown At The Gardens has premier shopping, dining and entertainment and is located in Palm Beach Gardens. There is something there for every age, whether you desire to…

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Tomorrow, May 3rd the Gardens Mall, in Palm Beach Gardens, and all of its stores are going to be making a difference in the community. The retailers are partaking in the Great Give to benefit the Palm Beach and Martin County pop-up shops and corporate pledges. The Gardens Mall is also donating $1 for every “like” it receives on Facebook during the 24-hour fundraiser. 

What is the Great Give? 

The Great Give of Palm Beach and Martin Counties is a 24-hour online giving event that is a collective effort to raise the super important funds needed for nonprofits to keep their doors open. The Community Foundation leads the Great Give for Palm Beach County, United Way of Palm Beach County and United Way of Martin County. it is a unique foundation with a…

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If you are a Green Market enthusiast, take a trip to the Gardens Green Makret this Sunday as it will be the last one of the season. As the spring season ends, the Palm Beach Gardens Green Market will make a move to a different location to gear up for summer! 

The Palm Beach Gardens Green Market has a big following. Each weekend thousands of locals attend the market to peruse all of the special goods it has to offer. the market stretches through out the City Hall Municipal Complex to offer a vast variety of artisan products, foods and flowers to its guests. You will see a rainbow of organic and locally grown fruits and vegetables, sample delicious homemade dishes both hot and cold like fresh pasta, gelatos, locally sourced honey and more. amazing hand…

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The climate in South Florida is described as sub-tropical. With the exception of an occasional, brief summer rain shower, most homeowners and their families spend ample time outside of the home enjoying the weather.  In Palm Beach County, the climate designates outdoor living as the way to enjoy leisure time.   Many of the spectacular waterfront properties listed with Waterfront Properties and Club Communities feature outdoor amenities designed for pleasurable alfresco living.

Architects have masterfully designed homes with resort style pools and cascading waterfalls, koi ponds, wine cellars and home theaters.  Sometimes amenities are just unusual – hydraulic lift transports in the garage to allow double level parking, yoga lawns, and hi-tech touch…

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South Florida features exciting dining opportunities from a quaint cafe to a six course formal dining experience.  Open Table is an online reservation nationwide operating website offering restaurant reviews anywhere in the United States.  Users of the site can make online reservations, receive an email confirmation of the reservation and earn points for dining out. Check out local favorite restaurants in South Florida based on data collected by Open Table. 

Buccan, 350 South County Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480 is a restaurant, bar and lounge in the heart of Palm Beach. Acclaimed Miami Chef Clay Conley conceived the vibrant dining experience. It is a high-end bistro, featuring progressive American cuisine, in an informally sophisticated setting. The…

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