The Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society is a non-profit organization and one of Florida’s top-rated zoological organizations. The zoo is located in Dreher Park in West Palm Beach and has over 550 animals and over 190 different species. Many of the animals housed at the zoo are endangered and roam within the 23 acres of tropical habit.

The zoo would not be what it is today without the help and determination of Paul Dreher who moved to South Florida from Germany. Dreher moved to the area and got a job working for the City of West Palm Beach and he later went on to purchase the land which is now Dreher Park from the city in the 1950s. Dreher opened the zoo in the 1960s.

Today, the Palm Beach Zoo is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm, and is only closed on…

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Divers and Snorkelers will now have a new artificial reef to explore in Palm Beach County off the shores of Boca Raton. The county dropped Boca’s third artificial reef last week made of 530 tons of limestone just near the Boca Raton Inlet.

The reef was funded by the Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission grant. The structure sits at about 35 feet deep and is manmade. The reef is meant to create a new habitat for Marinelife coming from the intracoastal waterways to the shores of Boca Raton. The reefs are meant to enhance the habitat for reef organisms while attracting fish and other organisms that live in the ocean.

The county started placing these manmade reefs off the shores of Red Reef Park in 1988. Since then, the park has been named a…

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Take the plunge into the true story of what it’s like to be bold in the face of fear, and support Cystic Fibrosis research and awareness by attending the premiere of the Crossing For A Cure 2018 short film documentary “Epic Love” by talented filmmaker Talia Schizzano.

Seats are on a first come first serve basis, children 5 years and under are free, and there will be two showings, with a Q&A session following both showings with Talia Schizzano, Directory of Videography, and Travis Suit, Executive Director of Crossing For A Cure and Piper’s Angels Foundation.

The Epic Love premiere will take place on Thursday, August 16th 2018 from 6:30 pm to 9 pm at Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas at 201 U.S. Hwy 1 in Jupiter. The 7:30 pm showing is already sold out, so…

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Worth Avenue is one of the most beautiful shopping venues in the country. Palm Beach has many beautiful venues to appreciate.  The shopping on Worth Avenue is second to none.  Come on over to the island and experience our tradition of incomparable personal service and our unbending commitment to excellence.

It is worth the drive to spend the day in Palm Beach.  Worth Avenue is hosting the “Worth the Drive”.  Spoil  yourself with a day of play on the iconic Worth Avenue.  Indulge in a luxurious day of lunch and shopping on the world-renowned South Florida shopping avenue. The Avenue stretches four blocks from Lake Worth to the Atlantic Ocean. 

Now through August 15, 2018 the Worth Avenue Association is hosting “Worth the Drive’ summer deals on…

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On Saturday, August 11th, the Village of North Palm Beach will be hosting the annual Kids’ Fishing Derby onshore at Anchorage Park.

This family-friendly event is free and open to all kids, and there is no pre-registration required. Junior anglers will be able to fish from shores, seawalls, and piers with parent supervision, and all fish caught will be properly released.

There will be awards and prizes given for largest fish in each age group at the awards picnic at 4:00 pm. Food and drink are available for purchase.

Get your kids together and bring your fishing gear to Anchorage Park this Saturday!

For more information, go here.

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The Palm Beaches offers a healthy lifestyle.  Additionally, a healthy lifestyle requires rest and relaxation.  Time to put down your phones, disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life, and treat yourself.

Palm Beach Gardens is home to the PGA National Resort.  It is also home to many professional golf tournaments with five championship golf courses.  It’s more than a resort, PGA National offers an enviable lifestyle in a background that embraces the very best Florida has to offer luxurious homes, wellness, lifestyle and convenient location. 

The Spa at PGA National Resort is well-known in Southeast Florida with its signature Waters of the World mineral pools, body treatments and global massage therapies. They offer beauty…

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Ayurveda is one of the few health practices developed centuries ago that is still widely practiced in modern times. Ayurveda treatises describe three elements which will result in health, while inequality of these same elements result in disease. It is considered a complete holistic approach emphasizing diet, exercise,  herbal remedies, meditation, breathing, and physical therapy Local Ayurvedic lifestyle consultant and former yoga teacher Cecile Alfonzo, owns a wildly popular bistro and juice bar in Juno Beach.

Jaya Nutrition Bar, 869 Donald Ross Road, Juno Beach, is a laid-back café with good vibes and fresh, healthy eats. They serve balanced recipes with only organic produce. In addition to acai bowls, kombucha, smoothies and cold-pressed…

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The Audi Stuart Airshow and Palm City Chamber of Commerce have created an upcoming event called "Airport Business After Hours." On Thursday, August 16th from 5-7 p.m., dozens of local businesses and residents will gather at the Martin County Airport to network and enjoy food, wine and beer, trivia, and of course, amazing aerobatic performances. 

Just in time for National Aviation Day, the airshow will also include aircraft displays, World War II reenactments and more. The cost is only $5.

Find out more information on Facebook. Click here for tickets.

Location: 1895 Flying Fortress Ln., Stuart.

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The South Florida Fair officially announced its 2019 theme today, and we’re SUPER excited about it.

Amongst the fried Oreos and waterslides, Superheroes of all forms will be honored, and the premiere opening will be on January 17th with a 5 pm “Ride-A-Thon”. The full event runs for 17 days from January 18th through February 3rd.

Daily parades will resume this year, entitled “Not All Superheroes Wear Capes”, and fair organizers will be accepting nominations in different categories such as U.S. veterans, police officers, doctors, teachers, and firefighters. Those selected will be invited to ride on a float and toss out beads to guests.

 “Guests can expect to take advantage of super savings with advance tickets and the continuation of our $2…

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This year’s Spiny Lobsterfest will be help at Sailfish Marina on Saturday, August 11th, 2018.

Fresh lobster will be prepared every mouth-watering way you can imagine, accompanied by live music, activities for the kids, a pet costume contest, a water slide, a silent auction, a raffle, a live street painter, a nautical artist, and local art and jewelry vendors.

Admission is $10 for adults and free for children 12 and under.

For more information, go here.

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