Little known interesting facts about Florida are immense.  Of course, there are the well-known tidbits, such as Florida is known as the Sunshine State. It is the flattest state in the United States and has the longest coastline that borders both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.  Orlando attracts more visitors because of their amusement parks than any other city with amusement park attractions, as well as other facts.

Many people think Florida is the furthest south state in the United States, but it is not, Hawaii is further south.

A team of researchers at the University of Florida, Gainesville, first developed Gatorade sports drink.   The unique combination of water, electrolytes and carbohydrates were developed to replenish student…

5959 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

A rare North Atlantic right mother whale and calf appeared this week in the Sebastian Inlet and meandered into the mouth of the Indian River Lagoon.

The North Atlantic right whale is one of the most endangered species of large whales.  According to the World Wildlife Federation, there are approximately 500 whales and very little population growth even though seven decades of protection have been in place.  The whale is usually found along the Atlantic Coastline, primarily the United States and Canada.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have been following the particular North Atlantic right whale for four years now.  They have named her “Clipper” for she has a missing section of her fluke. These whales migrate every year in…

5539 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post


If you like food and history you must try one of the hit food tours in Delray Beach, Savor Our City™ Culinary Tours. These tours are historical walking food tours that take place in different neighborhoods throughout Delray Beach.

These “walkable” neighborhoods are filled with charming and atmospheric places to stop for the tour guests. Guests of Savor Our City™ Culinary Tours will get to experience the work of the resident artisans, local farmers, amazing restaurant chefs and the best mixologists in town as they share their talents and personal stories through their work. Many of the destinations you will stop at along these walking tours offer dishes with local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients.

“Along with learning about each area’s culinary and…

4040 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

  

The hamburger has been around since the 19th century.  The mouthwatering creation has evolved since its creation and has become known as an iconic American food.   It originated as a hamburger sandwich consisting of ground steak placed between two slices of bread.  It was a brave step in the culinary world since the two ingredients, steak and bread, had been served alongside one another for hundreds of years.

Historians have varied opinions on who is credited with beef and bread roll sandwich. One version of the hamburger sandwich, and how it changed to the burger we all know and love, is in late 1800’s when a Texas café owner, Fletcher Davis, brought his perfected version of the hamburger to the 1904 St. Louis World Fair.

Around the same time…

8929 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Did you realize that Super Bowl Sunday is the second largest food consumption day for Americans?  The biggest day for Americans to overindulge is Thanksgiving!  Chicken wings and pizza are favorites, closely followed by potato chips/pretzels. That is enough chips to fill up 39 Boeing 747 airplanes!

More than 1.3 billion wings are expected to be consumed Super Bowl 50, according to the National Chicken Council.  Ranch dressing places blue cheese on the bench according to almost 60% of Americans to dip their wings.  Spectators, either at home, stadium or out and about will spend about $82.00 on food and team décor.

Super Bowl Sunday is also the second biggest day for barbequing/grilling falling second only to Fourth of July. Party hosts will serve…

3771 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Manatees, often called "sea cows," have captured the hearts of Floridians and visitors alike. These peaceful creatures are frequently spotted in Florida's warm waters during the winter months when they seek refuge in natural springs and power plant outflows. While it may be tempting to swim near, touch, or pet a manatee during an encounter, doing so raises critical legal and ethical questions. In this blog post, we’ll explore whether it is legal to touch a manatee in Florida, why these regulations exist, and how you can responsibly enjoy manatee encounters without harming them.

a manatee swimming near someone

A couple of years ago a Florida man posted pictures on Facebook of himself and his daughters playing with a baby manatee.  Sounds innocent enough, but according to the…

7020 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

 

Image courtesy of Palm Beach Magazine.

The West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority explained that the public installation of “The Swings: An Exercise in Musical Cooperation” will be the first stop on the East Coast installations tour of the United States.  The public swing installation is located on the 500 block of Clematis Street (between Quadrille Boulevard and Rosemary Avenue), West Palm Beach.   It is “an interactive display, which essentially acts as a giant musical instrument.”

The concept was created by the French Canadian design group Daily tous les jours. Originally referred to as “21 Swings” in Montreal, Canada.  The public installation in Montreal averaged 8,500 times per day in four years.

Each swing has a prerecorded…

5695 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

 

The Village of North Palm Beach’s motto is “The Best Place to Live under the Sun.”  Established in the mid 1950’s, North Palm Beach is located in Palm Beach County on the Intracoastal Waterway just west of the Atlantic Ocean.   The village won an award from the National Association of Home Builders as best planned community in the year of 1956 Village won an award from the National Association of Home Builders as best planned community of the year.

In 1919, Palm Beach developer Paris Singer opened the Everglades Club in Palm Beach. As membership grew, Singer along with Harry Kelsey purchased land several miles north to build a new golf course. The new golf course was known as the Palm Beach Winter Club and accessible by either automobile or by…

7056 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post



The upcoming American Football game that determines the champion of the National Football League (NFL) is this Sunday, February 7, 2016! The Super bowl 50 kickoff will begin at 6:30 p.m. ET on CBS!
Not only with there be a lot of hard hitting tackles from both teams and a ton of excitement from those in the stands and those supporting through the television, there is also an extraordinary halftime show that will be sure to entertain all! Whether your into football or not, it’s a must watch to see Coldplay perform and be joined on stage by Beyoncé. The two artists will be collaborating music on two songs!
Plus, when do people ever get excited to watch commercials?! The most anticipated and absolute best commercials of the year will be streaming, which…

5282 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post


The Palm Beach Post has released its popular list of Best Restaurants in Palm Beach County, the Critic’s Choice Awards and you will want to know what’s on this list.

Earning the top spot for Best Restaurant in Palm Beach County of 2015 is Meat Market Palm Beach. This illustrious steak house opened its doors in the fall of 2014 and has earned itself a good reputation. Meat Market Palm Beach is a replica of the original South Beach hot spot, Meat Market. Chef Sean Brasel had a vision when he created this special, glamorous eatery. Whether you want to stop in for a hand crafted cocktail at the lustrous bar or stay for a meal, your visit at Meat Market Palm Beach will surely deliver an experience you won’t forget.

Perfect for guests who love the finest quality…

3684 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post