BallenIsles Charities Foundation, 100 BallenIsles Circle, Palm Beach Gardens will award grants totaling $800,000 to 46 local Palm Beach County organizations in March 2021. Since the beginning of the establishment of the BallenIsles Charities Foundation they have raised over $4.6 million.

When times looked gloomy and the pandemic raged on and people struggled, the BallenIsles community stepped up in a big way to extend a helping hand to communities nearby. In the 10 years of the BallenIsles Charities Foundation’s existence, not a year passed in which they did not host a live fundraising event, whether it be a dinner, a golf outing, or party.

This year, due to COVID-19, the foundation had to rely solely on members big-hearted generosity. BallenIsles…

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Alton, one of Palm Beach Gardens newest and hottest neighborhoods has a Town Center filled with shopping, dining, entertainment and more.  Many local restaurants, businesses, and chains are calling Alton Town Center home with some of the best dining, shopping, and entertainment in the area. Alton Town Center has recently added a list of events to their calendar this March for everyone in the family to enjoy.

March Events:

Spring Activity Boxes for Kiddos: March 15th through March 22nd

Pick up your free Spring Activity box filled with crafts, activities, fun-filled eggs, and entertainment to keep the little ones busy during Spring Break. The boxes are now available to pick up until March 22nd. Limit one box per child. Boxes can be picked up from…

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Floridians already knew that this is one of the best states to live in and now it has been confirmed by U.S. News & World Report!  Florida ranked No. 10 in U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of best states in the country. It also ranks among the top five states in education and among the top 10 states in the economy and fiscal stability categories. As a Florida resident, it is hard to believe that the beaches of Jupiter, nightlife in South Beach, and infamous Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, that Florida did not rank higher in the standings.

States were ranked in 71 metrics across eight main categories:

-        Health care

-        Education

-        Economics

-        Infrastructure

-        Opportunities

-        Fiscal stability

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All local Southeast Florida “foodies” should pencil in Miami Rising Stars Restaurant Week March 17 – March 31, 2021. Four times a year, StarChefs’ Rising Stars Magazine delivers recipes, trends, beverage knowledge, new techniques, and a fresh dose of culinary inspiration. The StarChefs’ team covers four American cities, Miami, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Dallas, and shift through and determine the best each talented up-and-coming food and beverage professionals. 

After meeting with more than 100 young chefs, pastry chefs, bartenders, sommeliers, and artisans across the metro area, the most recent class of Miami Rising Stars has been listed. The 2021 class includes 20 Rising Stars, recognized by StarChefs for their culinary strength, food and beverage…

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The annual PGA Golf Tournament that is held at PGA National Resort and Spa is back in Palm Beach Gardens this week. Some of the world’s top golfers have joined the Player’s Field and will be playing for the playing for the next, Honda Classic winner.

For the past several years, the Honda Classic has been named the “Most Fan Friendly Event” on the PGA Tour. The award recognizes the event’s food options, amenity stations, social media engagements, affordable ticket options, parking, transportation, and more. This year is expected to do the same.

For the past fourteen years, The Honda Classic Golf Tournament has been played at Palm Beach Garden’s PGA National Resort and Spa. PGA National has been the home of the golf tournament since 2007 and the…

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Easter is a short time away. Easter Sunday, for most residents of the Palm Beaches, is a family day filled with lots of pastels, decorated eggs, and family feasts. Even if you are not going to an attend an Easter event or visiting far-away family members, you may still want to plan an easy, breezy Easter brunch or Easter dinner for the family.

If you are exhausted from more than a year straight of cooking for the household, it might be time to let someone else make the meal.  Consider some of these options for your Easter feast 2021.

The Capital Grille

The Capital Grille is offering a three-course meal for takeout, featuring a bone-in filet, salad, asparagus, mashed potatoes, and a flourless chocolate espresso cake (serves 4 to 6). The…

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This St. Patrick’s Day follow the rainbow to the pot of gold at McCarthy’s Pub, 518 U.S. Highway One in Tequesta. Open from 2 to 10 p.m. on St. Patrick's Day, they will have food specials and live music by Billy Kamalay from 2 to 5 p.m. followed by Jimmy Gallagher from 5 p.m. to close. 

McCarthy's has been a Jupiter and Tequesta staple for over 45 years. McCarthy’s Pub has changed locations a few times, however the restaurants philosophy remains the same: to treat every guest as family, provide a welcoming meal, comforting liquid refreshment and a good time. Albeit one shepherd's pie at a time.

There will also be special items for St. Patrick's Day including corned beef and cabbage and Irish Reuben sandwiches and sliders. The regular menu here…

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Enjoy live music at Rosemary Square (formerly CityPlace), 700 South Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach on select Friday and Saturday evenings, plus Saturday and Sunday afternoons.  Bring your family and friends out for an evening of shopping, dining, and enjoying some live entertainment.

Live outdoor music under the Wishing Tree will be offered Friday and Saturday nights between 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., as well as Saturday and Sunday between 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  With as many dining options around Rosemary Square, it is the perfect place to enjoy a drink and an appetizer or a full course meal.  Once satiated, plan to stick around for the live music and you will be in store for a wonderful evening out.

The current schedule for live outdoor music…

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On the second Saturday of every month, Hobe Sound hosts a Second Saturday Food Truck event. Head to the charming area of Hobe Sound for a day filled with great food, live music, and friendly neighbors.

The Food Truck event is being held at Broward Motorsports Treasure Coast located along SE Federal Highway. Normally the event is held along Bridge Road and SE Dixie Highway, but this month the location has changed. 

The day includes rows of food trucks making delicious food made fresh to order from local and regional Food Trucks.  The days will also include merchandise discounts, demo rides, and live music by The Kinected.

Second Saturday Food Truck Details:

When: Saturday, March 13th

Time: 3 pm to 7 pm

Location: Broward Motorsports…

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Obviously, you have heard of prepared meal kit delivery service. One of the most popular meal services is HelloFresh.  HelloFresh provides the opportunity to make delicious home-cooked meals during the week by sending pre-portioned ingredients and recipe cards. There are over 22 recipes to choose from each week from cuisines like Asian, Italian, Mexican & American Style Gourmet Burgers. 

Recipes take 30 minutes or less, and there are options for vegetarians, lower calorie meals, and every week has a gourmet recipe selected by one of their chefs. HelloFresh sends you the exact amount of every ingredient you need, there is no food waste. Plus, HelloFresh is the first global carbon-neutral meal kit company, offsetting 100% of their direct CO₂…

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