Celebrate International Calm Day South Florida by unplugging from all your devices and slow down.  Americans live in a hectic and restless society. South Floridians seem to spend countless hours running, from the office or school, to the gym, and home.  This constant pressure adds stress.

The concept of mindfulness is defined as “a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.”  One must find a place of peace and complete relaxation.

Studies have shown that practicing mindfulness, even for just a few weeks, can bring a variety of physical, psychological, and social benefits. Some of these benefits…

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Recently the Palm Beach Post announced the winners of their latest Reader’s Choice Award for top Brunch Spots in Palm Beach County.  The top five restaurants cover the quaint Village of Tequesta to West Palm Beach.

Top on the list is Ocean Bleu, a neighborhood bistro in Tequesta.  Locally inspired dishes are created by Turkish Chef and Owner,  Levent Yurdatap. Yurdatap previously worked at private country clubs, including prestigious Admirals Cove, prior to opening Ocean Bleu.  A signature on the brunch menu is “Millionaires Bacon”.  He prepares it himself very slowly over night.  Initially he cuts a “slab of bacon into extra thick slices and spreads them out on wire racks that are set atop baking sheets. He sprinkles the bacon with brown sugar,…

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The one day out of the year where dogs can chill out,  play, swim and get chased and take a bath at The Square Grouper Jupiter Inlet in Jupiter, Florida.  

For another year, on Saturday, May 7 dogs are welcomed to enjoy a great swim and enjoy a loving wash & dry and have a refreshing drink!

The Square Grouper Dog Wash is organized by Jupiter- Tequesta supporting Operation Care For Heroes Military K9 Campaign. A Kong Toy will be sent to the Dog troops overseas. All proceeds will be benefitting The United States War Dogs Association, Inc., which is a nonprofit organization supporting all military K-9s and their handlers all around the globe.  

Bring your obedient dog to swim at the beach and then enjoy a loving hand wash and towel off!

Good Dog…

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WPBF 25 is excited to announce its 4th Annual Health and Wellness Festival!
America’s Beloved Dr. Ox returns live at The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida along with a very special guest Suzanne Somers, who is a trusted health advocate, author for her bestselling books and entertainer!
They will be discussing key points regarding our area of South Florida and the health issues that may be affecting us will be lectured by Dr. Oz and Suzanne Somers will be revealing “a new way to age” ways to transform your life and her own scares with alternative therapies.
Questions will be answered by many experts in the area and see a healthy cooking demo, enjoy free samples and there will be fun activities set up for the whole family with cash and prizes…

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Photo Courtesy of Eduardo Buschin, Jupiter.

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is the largest environmental film festival of its kind in North America. On April 9, 2016, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, Jupiter is presenting the film festival. This commanding international series of short films are a call to action! Soul-stirring stories and comprehensive views will offer a sense of what it means to be responsible curators of the planet.  

Each year, Wild & Scenic draws top filmmakers, celebrities, leading activists, social innovators and well-known world adventurers to the area. The films powerful short motion pictures help to raise ecofriendly sustenance by highlighting the graphical challenges that the Earth has to face. It also opens…

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As you know not one state offers everything you dream of.  The Sunshine State has lots to offer and as they say “life’s a beach”!  There are many pros and cons of living in South Florida.

South Florida is warm and sunny the majority of the time.  With that comes living in flip-flops and shorts.  However, in order to respectably wear flip-flops, one MUST commit to impeccable foot maintenance.  It is one of the menaces of living in the sunshine state! No one wants to be exposed to unattractive feet, so unless you have time for a pedicure each week or every other week please wear closed shoes.

Florida is the “Golf Capital of the World”.  Prepare to see fairway after fairway; South Florida has more golf courses than beaches. Your golf game better be…

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When a  South Florida homeowner wants to renovate his/her home in the hopes of increasing its value, it is wise to know which renovations will enumerate their financial expenditure. Be cognizant that the average garage addition can cost more than $50,000, an  average bathroom remodel can cost more than $16,000, and adding a master suite or second floor can easily cost six figures, according to the National Association Remodeling Industry.

If the kitchen is over 15 years old, upgrading the appliances, cabinetry and flooring to contemporary ideals will net you more money at time of sale.  The kitchen is the “heart “of the home and a simple updating can increase the value.  Do not put in Wolfe or Sub Zero appliances if it is not warranted.…

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Get ready to try some of the best gourmet food on wheel and enjoy live music in the park.  Food Truck Invasion is heading to the Village of Tequesta for a Food Truck Pow Wow at the Constitution Park.  Be sure to bring your folding chairs or blankets to picnic on the lawn.  This is an outdoor picnic where food trucks of different origins, cuisine and menus prepare food that is cooked to order.  A great deal of fusion cuisine, comfort foods and sweet treats to choose from.  Sometimes there are some lines but they are worth the wait.  The whole family is welcome and encouraged to attend since this is a family friendly atmosphere.


Friday April 1, 2016
5:00pm – 9:00pm
Constitution Park
399 Seabrook Road
Tequesta

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Crazy, Fun, Epic for Everyone!
The Club Scrub Grinduro 20/50
Bike Event
Saturday April 9, 2016
Jonathan Dickinson State Park

 

What is The Club Scrub Grinduro 20/50?
This bike event is all about fun! It is NOT a race or a competition. Ride at your own leisure, have fun, invite your friends, neighbors and met new people. Everyone can ride regardless of skill or speed, as long as you have a knobby tire bike. The trails will be a mix of grass, dirt, some mud & a small water crossing.

This is a fully supported ride with sag/refreshment stops along the route.  What is a sag stop you may be wondering? It is an old cycling term meaning supply and gear. 

There will be a 20 and 50 mile loop on beautiful off road trail riding starting and ending at…

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Shark Wake Park 561

Who wishes for constant wave action without the reliability of a boat to pull you?
“Imagine it. Prep for it. Attack it”

Well, a new $1.5 million wake park will be operating sometime in the year of 2017 at Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach, Florida. Naming it Shark Wake Park 561, the company is committed to building and operating the World’s best wake parks, powered by Great White Shark Enterprises!

Shark Wake Park 561 is bringing the community to an all new cable powered wakeboard ride and would be the first park in Palm Beach County to do so. Now, the county does have water skiing operations at Okeeheelee Park and at South County Regional Park, west of Boca Raton, Florida, however, the operations are only exclusive for ski clubs…

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