The large Southern U.S. grocery store chain Publix is working to keep Southeast Florida farmers in business while also supplying those in need during this difficult coronavirus pandemic. The supermarket giant announced a new initiative Wednesday to purchase fresh produce and milk from farmers, which would then be donated to Feeding America food banks.

 Publix Chief Executive Officer, Todd Jones said, “As a food retailer, we have the unique opportunity to bridge the gap between the needs of families and farmers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. In this time of uncertainty, we are grateful to be able to help Florida’s produce farmers, southeastern dairies and families in our communities.”

Publix also released the following statement this week.…

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Nothing feels better than a little rest and relaxation on an island vacation.  In the meantime, no one is traveling to exotic locations so bring the faraway lands to you here in the Jupiter area.  Get the “I’ve escaped to a tropical location” feel with a cocktail or mocktail that feels like a getaway!

Tropical drinks serve two purposes. They can help you mentally escape to a sandy coast for a carefree sunny moment and refresh the body and soul after a long, warm day.  Try a Martha Stewart drink recipe today.

5 delicious getaway beverages to lift your spirit and take you away…

Pina Colada

A very rich and indulgent frozen beverage, too much for every day, is a “must have” to keep cool in the islands!  The coconut concoction is delicious as…

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There is only 52 Tuesday’s in a year and that mean only 52 Taco Tuesday’s to celebrate. Taco’s are not only reserved for Tuesday’s but many local restaurants have specialty dishes and specials for you to take advantage of. 

Here are some of the best local restaurants that serve Taco’s for you to take out and try in northern Palm Beach County. 

Papichulos Tacos: located at 1556 US Highway One, Jupiter

Calavera Cantina: located at 125 Dockside Circle, Jupiter

Tijuana Flats: located at 6771 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter

Rocco’s Taco’s and Tequila Bar: located at 5090 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens

Surf Taco: located at 4050 US Highway One, Jupiter

Food Shack: located at 103 S US Highway One, Jupiter

Guanabanas: located at 960 N Highway…

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Time to change your state of mind into island time!  You couldn’t be self-isolating in a more beautiful place than Jupiter!  Jimmy Buffet has it right, “Fly off to a tropical oasis somewhere between the Port of Indecision and Southwest of Disorder. A place where the drinks are always full, and the music never stops playing.  Sunny days and bright blue skies!

Harbourside Place, 126 Soundings Avenue, Jupiter features a Tommy Bahama location, inspired by the relaxed sophistication of coastal living. For health and safety, Tommy Bahama employees and guests, this location is temporarily closed.

Soon life will return to normal and heading out to shop and dine will return.  This Tommy Bahama location features vibrant colors and details this collection…

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Feeding South Florida is an inventive direct-service program and network of nonprofit partner agencies. Feeding South Florida has supplied 62 million pounds of food.  The non-profit organization has arranged over 50 million meals last year. Over 700,000 individuals, over 100,000 seniors, 230,000 children have been fed.

Feeding South Florida is the largest, well-organized food bank serving Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties. More than 98% of all donations are put back into the local community.  Feeding South Florida is the Florida’s partner of nationwide Feeding America program. They are part of a statewide hunger relief organization in our state.

As the largest food bank in the area, they launched a weekly grocery distribution…

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South Florida needs to stay informed. We need to get the latest most valid information on guidelines for prevention by the media and then plan accordingly. Addressing the unknown is very difficult. In the face of an epidemic, we are uncertain how to respond. Let’s all take a deep breath and long exhale.

Threatened by contagion, alarmed by unknown risks, we move into survival mode. We need to relax.  We ruminate. We have the urge to connect and the fear of contamination. We become inundated with mass media warnings and alarming information. Fear can pull us into anger and uncertainty. It exhausts us.

Shutting off the news and taking a walk or make a puzzle help reduce stress. Daily routines like exercise of any type, biking, running, playing…

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Get your favorite food delivered to your doorstep from some of your favorite Palm Beach County restaurants.  Food delivery services offer food delivery for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

 Just simply go online to their website or download their app, type in your address and search through hundreds of local restaurants and menus. Once you found your restaurant of choice you can order and pay right through their website or app.  You’ll be alerted when your food is on the way. You can also use these food delivery services for grocery shopping and other essential businesses. 

Due to the current situation, Delivery food services are taking special precautions to make sure your meals arrive safely. Some of the precautions being done are the pre-shift…

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The Florida Department of Agriculture has recently launched a new website earlier this week to help the local farmers and growers during this time. 

The new website is named Keep Florida Growing and announced in their social media page that the website is a portal that provides agriculture related information and food information.  Agriculture is the second largest economic driver in the state and the website was created to help out our local community and our local Florida growers and farmers.

The new one-stop page is aiming to bring Floridians’ and food producers together to buy and sell fresh produce, share state and federal resources and helpful information to keep Florida growing. 

For more information and how you can help, click here to…

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Since local restaurants and bars are temporary closed to visitors at this time, many of them are still open in Palm Beach County for take out and delivery services.  Now is the time to help out and support a local business and order your next meal to go. 

Here are some of the local restaurants that are open for take out and delivery.

Talay Thai: Palm Beach Gardens, open from 5 pm to 8 pm daily

Evo Italian: Tequesta, open starting at 4:30 pm to closing time

Café Sole: Jupiter, open from 11:30 am to 8:30 pm daily

Stage Kitchen: Palm Beach Gardens, open Tuesday through Saturday 4 pm to 8 pm

Voodoo Bayou: Palm Beach Gardens, open from 12 pm to 9 pm daily

Nick and Johnny’s Osteria: Juno Beach, open from 4:30 pm to 7 pm

Lynora’s:…

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The Palm Beaches is a truly outstanding community to live in. Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza is a preferred spot for certainly some of the best coal fired tomato pies around! In addition to that, the Founder, Anthony Bruno and his team are donating 10,000 pizzas to the South Florida “Feeding Florida” food bank organization. 

It started Wednesday, April 1, 2020, and will continue for two weeks. With every pizza purchased, Anthony’s will donate another large pizza to South Florida “Feeding Florida” food bank families affected by the COVID-19 crisis.

Mr. Bruno, President of Anthony’s Coal Fire Pizza stated, “Right now, there is an urgent need to take care of our neighbors. It’s what we’ve always done and will continue to do.  A hot meal can provide…

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