A great way to celebrate the spirit of the holidays and the beauty of Florida, the Oceanographic Society of Stuart will be creating a Winter Wonderland at the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center. Located in between the Indian River Lagoon and Atlantic Ocean, the 57-acre nature center and lawn will be transformed into a beautiful wonderland with hundreds of thousands of lights. 

Strung lights, Christmas trees, decorations all over... imagine walking into a Christmas Town lit up with fish tanks too! The center has an exhibit hall with aquariums of local marine life, a 10,000-gallon Rays of the Reef tank and an interactive touch tank where you can touch sting rays and other invertebrates. There's a 750,000-gallon Game Fish Lagoon featuring local…

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With the holidays right around the corner, the festivities and tree lighting ceremonies have begun throughout Palm Beach County.

This week, the 600- ton ‘Sandi’ tree was lit on the waterfront in downtown West Palm Beach, Santa has arrived at the local malls, and many holiday markets and festivals have begun.
Also, your friendly festive neighbors have begun stringing up the trees with lights and holiday decorations for you and your family to enjoy and to get your in the holiday mood.

If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, here is a list of some of the best holiday light displays within a short drive of each other:

The Heights of Jupiter:

The neighborhood located just off of Donald Ross Boulevard, features dozens of homes decorated with…

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On the second Friday of every month, the City of West Palm Beach shows free movies on the waterfront! In downtown West Palm at the the Waterfront Commons, the city turns the huge lawn area into an outdoor movie theater under the stars. They project free family-friendly movies and offer a special memory-making experience. 

This month, there will be a double feature on Friday, December 8th, airing "Frozen" and "The Grinch." The first movie starts at 6 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair and get cozy on the soft lawn under the evening sky. Concessions are on site including popcorn, snacks, and beverages. 

Mark this family or date night event on the calendar and get in the Christmas spirit!

100 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, FL 33401. For more…

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Palm Beach's Worth Avenue has just ranked in the top 10 most expensive retail districts in the Western Hemisphere according to the 2017 Main Streets Across the World retail report by Crushman & Wakefield. Worth Ave was ranked 8th in rent per square foot following Miami Beach's Lincoln Road in the 5th spot.

It's no wonder why only the finest shops are at Worth Avenue. An upscale shopping and dining area, the Avenue features 250 shops, galleries, resorts, and restaurants, stretching four blocks and leading out to the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. Some choice stores include Gucci, Chanel, Emilio Pucci, Luis Vuitton, Michael Kors, David Maison Couture, and restaurants like Renato's, Pizza al Fresco, and Cafe Boulud. 

While big retail stores and malls…

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Image Courtsey of Sloan's Ice Cream, Palm Beach Gardens Facebook Page 

Scattered throughout Palm Beach County are delicious and unique ice cream shops and parlors that serve incredible doughnuts, milkshakes, sundaes, candy, and more. The after-dinner snack is a favorite among children and adults alike to cure your sweet tooth craving.

From the bright colored walls, rows of candy and cookies, to the smell of fresh waffle cones and sprinkles, here is a list of some of the best and unique places to get dessert in Palm Beach County.

Doughboy- Boca Raton

Located across from Mizner Park, this shop offers bite-sized gourmet doughnuts in a wide variety of flavors for you to choose. The flavors range from ‘Cookies & Dream’, ‘Bacon Me Crazy’, ‘Liv For…

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Tonight, after years of preparation and work, a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held to reopen the renovated Palm Beach plaza. The event takes place in the east courtyard of the plaza at 5 pm.

‘The Royal’ is located on the intracoastal waterways, just over the Flagler Memorial Bridge in Palm Beach. Many of the tenants and locals are hoping that the new revamped plaza will become the anchor for Royal Poinciana Way and the north entrance to the island.

Royal Poinciana Plaza was built in the 1950’s, and today stands a landmarked property in the heart of Palm Beach. The 180,000 square feet property offers retail and office space, gardens, and courtyards.

Along with the revamp comes a mix of 30 new international and local tenants in addition to the current…

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Get ready for this year's winter beer fest taking place this Saturday, December 2nd, at the South Florida Fair Grounds in West Palm Beach. Check out a curation of 40 breweries both local and from around the country. Some Florida favorites like Saltwater Brewery, Twisted Trunk, Islamorada, and Funky Buddha will be there along with out-of-state breweries like Kona Brewing Co. from Hawaii, Left Hand from Colorado, and Founders from Michigan. 

V.I.P. tickets are $100 and include early entrance (noon-1 p.m.), line skips, and 2 food vouchers to participating food trucks. General Admission is $55 and gets you a custom beer sampling cup with unlimited sampling throughout the event from 1 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. There will be a silent disco as well as live music on…

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Worth Avenue Association has announced that they will continue the tradition with historic Palm Beach walking tours.

The walking tours are led by Rick Rose, who is dressed to impress for every tour in his colorful suits and hats fit for the Palm Beach lifestyle.

The informative and fun tour occurs every Wednesday (non-holiday), starting this December 6th and will continue through April 2018. The tour last approximately one hour and fifteen minutes.

The walking tour covers all of the history of the famous Worth Avenue and the important influence the avenue has in the fashion world. In addition, the tour includes facts about the architectural designs and importance by Addison Mizner and his famous monkey friend, and the development of the popular social…

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  The Phil Foster Park, located right under the Blue Heron Bridge connecting Riviera Beach to Singer Island, is a spot internationally recognized by scientists, divers, and underwater photographers for its abundance of diverse marine species. The park is packed with divers and snorkelers every day at high tide.   Palm Beach County and local artists have worked to conserve our reefs and their inhabitants by creating sculptures and artificial reefs for marine life and sinking them all over the area. At Phil Foster, you will find a snorkel trail spanning 2 acres with artifacts like hammerhead shark sculptures, a sunken speed boat, limestone, and much more. Take a dive to find out what else lies beneath. The trail is in about 10 feet of water and…

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Image Courtsey of the Marine Industries Association: Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade

The holidays are a time for festive celebrations and joyful moments with friends and family, but more importantly the holidays are a time for giving. Every year events in our community bring everyone together to donate and help those in time of need.

This year and for the past 23 years, the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County (MIAPBC) hosts its annual Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade. Where residents and neighbors decorate their boats with holiday lights, decorations, holiday music, and of course some holiday cheer.

The parade will be led by fireworks as the boats cruise along the intracoastal waterways from North Palm Beach to the Jupiter Lighthouse…

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