On Sunday, November 4th 2018, over 2,000 veterans and supporters will march in the largest Veterans Day Parade in Palm Beach County.

“Our hometown Veterans Day Parade is a perfect way for the entire community to take a time out and come together to show respect and appreciation for the men and women who have given and continue to give their all to insure the freedoms we enjoy as citizens of the United States of America,” said Ron Bailey, Parade Co-Chair & Vietnam Veteran.

Held for the past 11 years in downtown West Palm Beach, the parade will begin at 2 pm at Rosemary and Clematis Street and will travel east to end at Flagler Drive. While the entire route has prime spots for viewing, the best can be found at the corner of Clematis and Dixie where MC…

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The first annual Concorso Ferrari Palm Beach takes place this Saturday on the green of Abacoa Golf Club, where 60 historic, classic, and modern models of these rare Italian sports cars will be on display for the public.

Open to Ferrari Club of America members only, and limited to the first 60 Ferraris registered, this competition of sporty-yet-stunning supercars honors POST, the Pediatric Oncology Support Team headquartered at St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach.

The event is open to the public at no charge, and lunch is available for purchase at the Abacoa Golf Club Clubhouse. The Concorso field will open at 7:30 am and all cars must be in position no later than 9:00 am. The event closes at 2:55 pm with an awards presentation followed by…

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Stop and smell the wildflowers this weekend at North Jupiter Flatwoods Natural Area!

Join an ERM biologist for a leisurely hike along well-maintained walking trails and learn about the abundance of Florida wildflowers that can be found at this gorgeous urban oasis.

Some Florida wildflowers you may see are the blanketflower, rudbeckias, blazing stars, or silver-leaved aster!

The hike will take place on Sunday, November 4th at 4 pm. The North Jupiter Flatwoods Natural Area is located in the NW corner of Jupiter Community Park at 3377 Church Street in Jupiter, Florida. REGISTER HERE.

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What’s better than a golden retriever? 100 golden retrievers playing on a Jupiter beach and a golden retriever parade.

Pictured on the right are litter mates and AKC Champions "Brody", "Yeager", and "Doak", provided by Jupiter Farms resident Bryan Amadio.

If you have one (or two or three) of these flaxen furballs, it’s that time of year in Jupiter to meet distant cousins and frolic with familiar friends at the 2018 Jupiter Golden Jubilee!

The event will kick-off on November 3rd at 10 am at mile marker #27 at Jupiter’s Dog Beach for a “Blessing of the Pups” and photos. After the announcements and blessings, the pups will have a chance to socialize and play on the beach.

At 4:30 pm,  Pucci and Catana at Harbourside Place will host an auction,…

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Classical music, by definition, is music written in the European tradition during a period lasting approximately from 1750 to 1830.  Such forms of the symphony, concerto, and sonata were standardized.    Lynn University, 3601 North Military Trail, Boca Raton, offers a Conservatory of Music.  The Lynn Philharmonia performs classical masterpieces during their recurrent concert sequence.

The Lynn Conservatory is one of the leading conservatories in a university environment.  A raised standard of musical training “welcomes a world-class artist faculty, produces highly talented and motivated students, and delivers critically acclaimed performances.”  The wide-ranging repertoire challenges these talented virtuosos.  

As we know, classical music has the…

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Florida Atlantic University’s rock climbing center has opened an outdoor climbing center.  It is located at the north end of the campus in Boca Raton, 777 Glades Road.  It is open to the public Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons. 

Rock climbing is an activity in which partakers climb up, down or across natural rock formations or artificial rock walls. The goal is to reach the summit of a natural or artificial formation. The idea is to reach this point of an outlined predetermine route without falling.

Rock climbing is a physically and mentally challenging sport.  A climber must possess strength, agility, stamina, as well as balance. Focus and mental control are essential for a successful climb.  Sport climbing focuses on the physical…

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The Stuart (Martin County) skies will be occupied with thundering sounding jets and flying stunt planes as part of the annual Stuart Air Show. The 3-day air show will take place at the Witham Field Airport in Stuart this November 2 – 4, 2018.

The show will exceed your expectations. This is more than an air show- it’s an interactive experience for the family to enjoy.  Come and watch these unbelievable planes perform high altitude stunts and death-defying maneuvers at lightning speeds.

On Friday night, the planes and skydivers will perform an evening of aerobatics, doing flips and turns as they make their way down to the ground. A firework display will also light the sky and kick off the weekend festivals. On Saturday and Sunday only, you’ll be able…

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To celebrate its 45th “Sapphire Season”, Palm Beach Symphony is planning to feature a Masterworks Series and a Chamber Music Series throughout 2018 and 2019.

The Masterworks Series will include five orchestral concerts, all conducted by Artistic and Music Director Ramon Tebar. Two concerts will be performed at the Kravis Center for Performing Arts, with other performances occurring at Benjamin Hall, Rosarian Academy, and Society of the Four Arts. The first performance will be on Sunday, December 2nd.

The Chamber Music Series will have its opening night on Wednesday, January 30th at Harriet Himmel Theater in CityPlace. Subtitled “Viennese Dreams”, this series will highlight works by Haydn, Beethoven, Mozart, Brahms, and Schubert, and will begin on…

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Sea turtles tell us the health of our oceans, and the oceans tell us the health of our planet. Loggerhead Marinelife Center(LMC) in Juno Beach is working diligently to conserve the health of our ocean ecosystems through public education, research, and rehabilitation with a special focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles. In 2019, they will break ground on their much needed expansion campaign, “Waves of Progress”.

Between operation of the sea turtle hospital and the Juno Beach Pier, LMC welcomes more than 450,000 guests each year. As Palm Beach County grows, LMC is preparing for the next phase in development by significantly increasing their educational capacity, doubling their hospital capacity, and significantly expanding their research…

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Families in Southeast Florida include family, friends and pets, especially our four-legged fury friends. Fido may love playing in the water just as we do.  Deerfield Beach borders the Atlantic Ocean in Broward County and known for its immaculate beaches and small crowds. It is also known for its parks system which includes Woofing Waters Water Park.

The dog park is located within Quiet Waters Park, 401 South Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach. Woofing Waters is an active canines dream come true.   Situated at the northwest corner of Quiet Waters Park it consists of two fun filled-acres.

The dog-gone facility contains two sections: one designated for bigger dogs and the other for smaller dogs. Within the large dog area is a spray fire hydrant, a…

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