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 housing experts say the market is “normalizing.” But what does that mean for the Palm Beaches? Will home prices in Palm Beach County and rents finally come down? Will more homes go up for sale? And what does the year ahead have in store for the real estate market?

“The nation’s housing market, after a wild surge that sent home prices up over 30 percent in some cities in 2021, will be less intense next year”, according to Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

The NAR 2022 housing forecast anticipates the market will continue slowing down from the frenzy seen in the spring when prices shot up to new heights. However, prices will stay high, inventory will remain tight, and mortgage rates will rise. Other…

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In the midst of the beautiful tropical island setting on Singer Island you will find one of the premiere arts and crafts shows of Palm Beach County. Enjoy a casual, fun filled evening as you browse through the unique arts and crafts. On Thursday evenings browse and see distinct silver and gold jewelry, wood sculptures, pottery, watercolors, blown glass and much, much more. There are 35 artists from as far away as Seattle, WA exhibiting their artistry and works. 

There are plenty of activities to do on Singer Island, including world-class fishing, scuba diving, sunbathing with your favorite person or just a book, parasailing and more.  The Sailfish Marina has a water taxi service that will take you to Peanut Island where you can snorkel and tour…

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The 2021 Honda Classic will take place at PGA National Resort & Spa on mArch 15-21. As of now, the tournament will host patrons but with a reenvisoned planned from what we are use to seeing at PGA National. 

Attendance will indeed be limited in 2021, but tournament officials are building a unique and first-class fan experience, provided in a safe and responsible setting while making make a significant charitable impact in South Florida. 

As the primary focus is on the health and well-being for all workers, players and atendees with the tournament, and the local community, daily attendance will be limited. Those levels will be determined at a later date. The Bear Trap on the 17th hole will have a new look with social distancing guidelines. The 18th…

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There are many reasons why South Florida is unlike anywhere else in the United States. Life on the beach, on the water and even inland is just different in the Sunshine State. Access to the finer things in life are at your fingertips in the Palm Beaches, including some of the best shopping experiences you can find. Here is a quick recap of a few of our favorite shopping options in the Palm Beaches: 

WORTH AVENUE

If you haven’t spent time on Worth Avenue you haven’t experienced Palm Beach. This unique and distinctive destination combines old-world charm with a tropical paradise. The result is an enchanting enclave of little Vias leading to intricate courtyards with splashing fountains and hidden stairways surprise around every corner. And the shops!…

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A brand new dining and market complex in Jupiter will have a familiar face backing the investment. Joe Namath, the famous Super Bowl winning quarterback of the New York Jets, and developer Charles Modica make up the power duo behind "Charlie and Joe's at Love Street". 

The new complex will feature three restaurants and a seafood market and is set to open in January of 2021. The site will be a "sprawling hospitality hub that’s unlike any establishment around the inlet and some of the best views of that majestic lighthouse." according to the Palm Beach Post. Here is a breakdown of what’s to come at Love Street. 

Lucky Shuck - A true raw bar with a focus on seafood but will also feature a delicious tavern menu and a vast variety of craft and local…

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For the ninth year, the City of West Palm Beach is bringing back a 700-ton sand tree, known as Sandi. Commencing on December 5, 2020 the sand Christmas will feature tree light shows and music. The shows and music will be presented from 6 to 10 p.m. daily through December 31, 2020 next to the 35-foot-tall “tree” in Sandi Land. Santa Claus will pose for photos sitting in a 6-foot-tall lifeguard chair, offering a safe distance between him and families.

The holiday season in West Palm Beach kicks off with the city’s annual tree lighting. However, this is no ordinary tree. "Sandi" is a massive, 700-ton tree made completely of sand. Sandi is decorated with thousands of lights and is one of the most mesmerizing sights for miles around.  It is the time when a…

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Finance titan Goldman Sachs is on the move and Palm Beach County could very well be its final destination. It has been widely reported that Goldman Sachs will be moving an $8 billion dollar division of its company to the sunshine state.

The report comes after many major companies have fled the high taxes and clustered New York City work places, many of which have since set up in South Florida. Billionaire Paul Singer recently set up his $41 billion dollar hedge fund in West Palm Beach and fellow billionaire investor Carl Icahn recently made his move to Miami.

Florida offers plenty of obvious advantages for business looking for an escape from the Northeast, especially this time of year. The sunshine, sandy beaches and incomparable tropical lifestyle…

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It is farmers market season again in Palm Beach County, and there is one opening this weekend in Jupiter. This weekend marks the start of the season for J-Town Farmers Market. Previously known as the Jupiter Markers Market at El Sol.  The market will be open Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through the end of April at the El Sol Neighborhood Resource Center parking lot, 106 Military Trail in Jupiter.

The community garden coordinator at El Sol, selected longtime Jupiter resident, Cliff Ross, to run the event. Ross wants to attract local vendors, mainly because the market is in what he calls the “heart of town”. That is how the new name came into play as Ross thought "J-Town" gave it a nice local feel.

Expects J-Town Farmer’s Market to have booths…

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