The Boca Raton Green Market has been a staple, weekend event in southern Palm Beach County for the past 19 years. if you love to support local artisans and buy quality produce and products that have been created with love and passion, you must try a Saturday out at the Boca Green Markets. 

The market takes place at the southern “Monument Piazza” which is found at the Intersection of South Federal Highway and South East Mizner Boulevard. The market opens bright and early at 8am and bustles on until 1pm every Saturday from November until May. With an abundance of locally sourced foods, goods, plants and products, the Boca Raton Market is the premier shopping destination for the best in south Florida harvests.  

As the sounds of live music fill the…

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Busch Wildlife Sanctuary

The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is an incredible safe haven for the wild animals of south Florida. Here you will find bald eagles, Florida panthers, red foxes, turtles, snakes, bobcats, owls and so much more. These stunning animals make their way to Busch if they have become injured or misplaced among a suburban area. The staff at Busch Wildlife prides themselves on taking great care of these creatures with a goal to get them back into their natural habitat. What makes its fun for kids and adults alike is the unique experience of being up close and personal with them.  Everyday there is a different activity-taking place at Busch Wildlife, from hikes, to scavenger hunts, kayak tours and bird watching. http://www.buschwildlife.org 

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andrew red harris

Local area foundation, the Andrew Harris Foundation received a significant donation from the No Shoes Reefs Project.  Jupiter resident, Andrew “Red” Harris, was a talented young man.  He was struck while snorkeling June 8, 2014.  This partnership between Building Conservation Trust, Coastal Conservation Associations’ National Habitat Program, and Country Superstar Kenny Chesney and ENGEL Coolers will be known as  the Andrew “Red” Harris No Shoes Reef project of 2016.

The foundation will donate 15 of the "lagoon coral head" modules to Palm Beach County for placement on the popular Phil Foster Park Snorkeling Trail.  There will be numbered plaques, which will help “snorkelers navigate the trail, avoid the channel and improve safety.”  This reef…

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Come out to celebrate the opening of City Place’s hottest new restaurant with a purpose at the Sip, Savor and Support for the Loggerhead Marine Life Center. City Tap House is a new craft bar and restaurant opening in West Palm Beach. 

This fun event is perfect for adults to come out and enjoy the delicious craft beers, hand crafted cocktails and dishes to celebrate the grand opening of City Tap House with the benefit of helping the Loggerhead Marine Life Center open their new building. The restaurant has generously donated the space to Loggerhead Marine Life Center, their staff, donors and fans to come out to make a difference in protecting and saving our marine environment. 

This event will take place August 18 from 5:30-7:30pm. If you would like…

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Take full advantage of the warm summer nights amongst the beautiful Japanese gardens at the Morikami Museum and Gardens in Delray Beach. The sounds of taiko drums fill the air and fresh sushi decorates the gardens creating the perfect ambiance for a delicious dinner on a warm summer evening at the “Sushi and Stroll Nights.”

The Sushi and Stroll nights are all about a relaxing evening. So bring your family, friends and significant others to enjoy some delicious sushi, a refreshing cocktail and a self guided audio tour at your own pace. 

Advance Ticket Prices:
$7 (ages 11+)
$5 (ages 4-10)

On Site Ticket Prices:
$8 (ages 11+)
$6 (ages 4-10)
FREE for museum members and children 3 & under

*Seating for taiko performances is limited, tickets are sold on a…

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The South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach, is hosting a glance into to the past.  This weekend on Saturday, August 8, 2016, the fairgrounds brings the past to life with Yesteryear Village. 

Yesteryear Village is a step back in time and one of Palm Beach County’s imaginative events. This very distinctive cultural attraction features living and breathing interpretations of life prior to 1940. The event highlights building and artifacts from 1895 – 1945. 

The historical park is spread over 10 acres of property on the fairgrounds and will allow you to explore South Florida’s rich and widespread history.  Be transported into a different period of life in our area.  “A time when schools were located in one small building…

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Located just across the street from Loggerhead Marine Life Center is a new Italian bistro.  The owners of a local Town of Jupiter all-time favorite, Nick’s Tomatoe Pie, have opened the doors to Nick and Johnny’s Osteria.

The authentic Italian restaurant is located at 14133 U.S. Highway One, Juno Beach, FL 33408. Nick and Johnny’s has a relaxed ambiance and bold Italian classics, delicious pies, and a splendid array of specialty drinks and cocktails.

Some of the items on the menu are Vodka Rigatoni Prosciutto in a vodka cream and marinara sauce, Sausage Penne tossed with Italian sausage, pepperoncini, plum tomato, mozzarella cheese in a garlic oil, Arrabiata Linguini Olives, capers sausage, garlic, in a plum tomato sauce, Lobster Ravioli stuffed…

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Looking for a little history lesson?  Embark on a guided tour of local Palm Beach area towns.  Excursions like these are offered in most areas that highlight local area landmarks and given with historical narrations.

Get to know downtown West Palm Beach outdoors by engaging in a Segway tour.   Palm Beach Segway Tours  is ranked #1 Tour & Thing to Do in West Palm Beach on TripAdvisor and awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 5 years in a row. If a Segway is not your way to tour, try the Diva Duck Amphibious Tours.  Nose-dive into the Intracoastal on a vessel made for the water and the streets.  Be prepared for lots of laughs because of clichéd jokes and an enjoyable family time.

Historical Palm Beach can be toured by signing up for an…

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Photo Credit: Eduardo Buchin, Jupiter, FL

Jupiter’s $150 million dollar waterfront entertainment and shopping complex, Harbourside Place, is not in distress.  Although one restaurant, the Deep Blu Seafood Grille, did not have the success, it hoped it would have had.  The space will be converted into “a spot for weddings and social functions”.  The idea seemingly makes more logic.  The Deep Blu Seafood Grille opened a year ago.

The 4,000 square foot restaurant closed and is in the process of being transformed into a social affair epicenter. The owner states that the space will be more profitable as a catering venue, than as a restaurant.  The Wyndham Grand Jupiter Hotel will manage the space for social affairs. 

There are still plenty of…

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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”.  

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. 

The band and their fans, “Deadheads”, are widely associated with…

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