Sebastian Inlet is part of the east coast’s surfing epicenter and one of the biggest beach breaks on the Atlantic Coastline.  The inlet is located at the southern end of Sebastian Inlet State Park in Brevard County and Indian River County.  It is home to the largest concentration of surf shops and board builders.

Just north of Vero Beach, Palm Beach County,12 miles straight up U.S. Highway One, and 15 miles south of Melbourne, the Sebastian Inlet was originally cut in 1872.  It was known as Gibson’s Cut.  The settler, David Peter Gibson, attempted to open up a cut into the Atlantic Ocean.  He did not acquire title to the property where the digging took place until 1885.  At the time, the cut was only 260 feet wide and the distance was only 120…

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The NFL Hall of Famer and former Miami Dolphins Quarterback, Dan Marino and his wife Clair, are motivated by the experiences of raising their son, Michael, who was diagnosed with Autism, and they felt they could help the autistic community.  They established the non-profit foundation, Dan Marino Foundation, to open doors for children with disabilities.

The Autism movement people hope to cause others to think of autism as a difference instead of a disease. Proponents of this movement wish to seek “acceptance, not cures.” Living with an individual diagnosed within the vast spectrum of Autism can be extremely stressful.  There is an incredible amount of information preparing families with…

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The Society of the Four Arts, 2 4 Arts Plaza, Palm Beach is presenting an exhibition of Bill Cunningham, fashion photographer/documenter.  Readers of The New York Times are aware of the man and recognize his name.  He is described as “a man with one camera, abundant energy and enthusiasm, and a passion for documenting fashion as he finds it on the streets of New York.”  If the fashion that catches his eye is on a designer runway, a society gala or the streets of the city he will capture it.  He is still documenting the latest trends, which are featured in The Times at the age of 87 years young.

Anna Wintour, editor of Vogue, was quoted as saying, “We all dress for Bill. If he doesn’t take your picture, it’s the kiss of death!”  The exhibition,…

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The South Florida Science Museum and Aquarium unveiled plans for this week for expansion and a new outdoor park, which includes a miniature golf course.  Jim Fazio and Gary Nicklaus have designed the outdoor park. Both of the miniature golf course designers are sons of local legends in the golfing industry.

To be named the “Conservation Course”, and projected to open this spring, the miniature golf course “will be used for putting clinics and tournaments, and to teach kids the elementary principles of force, motion and angles”.

Spokespersons with the with the South Florida Science Museum and Aquarium said the course was designed with “science in mind, adding that each hole “will be named and associated with a plant or animal species indigenous…

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The Palm Beach International Boat Show is set to take place March 17 through March 20, 2016.  Downtown West Palm Beach will transform into a multi-million dollar presentation of yachts, boats and accessories.  Hundreds of boats will be on display ranging from small inflatables, tenders, center consoles and sport fisherman to super yachts.  The show will feature a wide array of the latest marine technology, accessories and products. 

The Palm Beach International Boat Show will have more space for super yachts.  Debuting this year is an additional in-water space at the show's northern end inside Palm Harbor Marina, which will offer more slips for yachts up to 280 feet.  There also will be a new valet parking service at the show's northern entrance…

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Leap Year 2016

February has 29 days in it every four years. This year an extra day is added to the 2016 calendar in the month of February, keeping our clocks and calendars in sync with the Earth and its seasons.

There is one particular theory that is custom and dates back to the 5th century is that on leap day would be marked for a time for  unmarried women to propose to men! The tradition is not thought to have become commonplace until the 19th Century.

Were you born on February 29? If so, you are referred to as “Leapings” or “Leapers.” In non-leap years, many leaplings choose to celebrate their birthday on either February 28 or March 1, while purists stick to February 29 for the occasion. About 4.1 million people around the world have been…

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Do you like the sounds of Bob Marley and the Wailers or the other island sounds of reggae music? If you do, be sure to make your way to Northwood Village this weekend in Lake Worth is the annual Reggae Fest! Reggae Fest of Lake Worth is opening on Saturday, March 5 and will continue until Sunday, March 6. 

Now celebrating its 18th year, Reggae Fest has become well known in south Florida for hosting some of the best global, national and local reggae talent in the world. This year will be the first year at a new location, the “funky and hip” section of Northwood in West Palm Beach at 2400 N. Dixie Highway, WPB 33407. In years past, the festival was such a success that there was not enough space or enough parking. So this year with the change in location,…

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Why do we have a leap year every four years? A leap year is when an extra day is added to the end of February every four years. It all comes down to the solar system's discrepancy with the Gregorian calendar.

What do you do if you were born on February 29th.The chances of having a leap birthday are one in 1,461. It is suggested if you were born in the am, celebrate annually on February 28.  If you were born in the afternoon, celebrate on March 1.  However, if you are a true “leaper” you should only celebrate every four years, which at a certain age becomes very advantageous!

A complete orbit of the earth around the sun takes exactly 365.2422 days to complete, but the Gregorian calendar uses 365 days. So what to do but add 6 hours every year and…

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The Norton Museum of Art celebrates its 75th anniversary this year.  To commemorate the diamond anniversary the museum is expanding!  The Norton opened in 1941 and is globally known for its notable permanent collection featuring American Art, Chinese Art, Contemporary Art, European Art and Photography. Within the collection of masterpieces of 19th century and 20th century painting and sculpture, include works by such contemporary masters as Matisse, Miró, Monet, Picasso, O’Keeffe, and Pollock.

Expansion of the museum officially broke ground February 6, 2016.   The $60 million expansion will add an additional 13,000 square feet, restore the original east to west orientation, and shift the entrance to the south side of the museum to highlight the…

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From the southernmost city in Palm Beach County, Boca Raton, to the Village of Tequesta, at the northern most cities in the county, affordability in the area has increased.  Palm Beach County reaches from the sparkling Atlantic Ocean coastline west to the wild Everglades.  Since reporting solid gains in the first quarter of 2015 home prices have remained stable and mortgage rates have fallen to an all-time low in the fourth quarter.

According to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index, affordability varies greatly by geographical location.  The Index compares home prices to incomes of the median –income family. Data indicates, “In Miami, only 43% of the homes are affordable to a family median income family. …

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