Downtown At The Gardens, the outdoor shopping and lifestyle center is about to undergo a name change for 2020. The Downtown at the Gardens will now be known as Downtown Palm Beach Gardens.

ShopCore Properties, the owners and operators of the 49-acre center announced this December that the center will be changing its name. In addition to the name change, the center will be adding a state-of-the- art Ride Share Lounge, Voodoo Bayou Restaurant and Subculture Coffee. Also coming soon is a new Lifetime Athletic Center, a resort-style fitness club that broke ground on a 3-story exercise facility with a spa, exercise classes and rooftop bistro. New stores and restaurants that have recently opened include Pineapple Kidz, Le Bouchon Bistro and Vagabond Apparel.

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The new Rosemary Square in West Palm Beach is hosting several holiday events this year for the whole family to enjoy.

This Friday night, head to Rosemary Square for the Festive Film on the Square. The family friendly event will feature a holiday classic film and will be playing on the big screen. Bring your blankets and popcorn for the holiday classic film that begins at 7 pm on the square.

In addition to the holiday classic, Rosemary Square also features Nightly Snowfall on the Square to take in the magic of the holiday season. The snowfall is a tradition that CityPlace started years ago to get everyone in the holiday spirit.

Nightly Snowfall Hours:
Monday through Wednesday: 6 pm and 7 pm
Thursday through Sunday: 6 pm, 7 pm and 8 pm

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Gather the whole family and head to North Palm Beach this Friday night for a Trolley ride with Santa before he heads back to the North Pole for the holidays.

In addition to the continuous Trolley rides with Santa and Mrs. Claus, the event will also feature Christmas carols and viewing many homes decorated in North Palm Beach with holiday lights.

The Santa Trolley Rides run continuously from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm and will be departing from the Veterans Memorial Park, across from the Village of North Palm Beach Library. The holiday Trolley rides last approximately 15 minutes and cost $1 dollar per person or $5 dollars per family.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be posing for photos after the Trolley rides. No reservations are required, just show up and all…

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Mounts Botanical Gardens, located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach, is once again reveling in the holiday season.  Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County is a 14-acre living plant museum. There are 25 unique garden areas. Each garden within our collection is a living exhibit, with plants chosen specifically to tell a story to visitors. Celebrate the Garden of Lights at Mounts Botanical Gardens. During the holiday season the gardens are even more spectacular with twinkling lights luminating all around.

This time of year, the gardens will be “all a-twinkle” celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas. Enjoy the glittering evenings during the 2019 holiday season. Beautiful gem-toned lights light up the abundant tropical foliage. Magnificent…

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Martin County is home to one of the most bio-diverse lagoon ecosystems in the Northern Hemisphere. It is situated right here in our own backyard, Martin County, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon.  

The St. Lucie Inlet is one of the most bio-diverse estuaries in North America. It separates the barrier islands of Hutchison Island and Jupiter Island. The inlet connects Atlantic Ocean to several lagoon and estuarine tidal systems. This ecosystem is a favorite for nature enthusiasts interested in learning about the native flora and fauna of Florida barrier islands. Plants in the estuary, such as mangroves, attract lots of different animals to the estuary and those animals attract other animals to the estuary.  The ecosystem is a…

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Climb to the top of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse this Wednesday for the reoccurring Lighthouse Sunset Tour.

During the tour, you’ll get to witness the Lighthouse light lite up the sky and get a tour of the Lighthouse Watch room to see how everything works. The tours last approximately 75 minutes long and the tours are weather permitting.

The cost to attend is $20 dollars per person or $15 dollars for Lighthouse Members. Children must be 48 inches tall to climb the lighthouse tower. Those who attend must be able to climb the lighthouse 105 steps to the top.

For tickets, click here.

This Lighthouse Sunset Tour will also include a special treat. All paid attendees will receive a free Tommy Bahama Voucher that is good for signature drinks, appetizers or…

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This weekend, head to the Riverwalk Plaza in Jupiter for the inaugural Toast to the Coast hosted by Teach the Beach Foundation.

The Toast to the Coast will help benefit the ocean and environment conservation. Many outreach and learning programs will be present from many of our local environmental conversation non-profits and organizations.

The event will feature local Food Trucks and live music from Jakob Takos and Kevin O Live. There will also be shopping, entertainment and much more.

Teach the Beach Foundation is a no profit organization whose mission is to create awareness and educate the public on ways to help conserve our local oceans and environment.

Tickets range in price and a VIP ticket that includes early entry, unlimited beverages, exclusive…

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The Mounts Botanical Garden is once again hosting their holiday Garden of Lights event for 12 nights in December.

Visitors can see thousands of holiday lights on display through the gardens and tropical foliage. The lights will illuminate an easy to follow pathway through the various garden areas. The Garden of Lights will also highlight new features including the interactive Stickwork installation, Signature Ridge, Trellis Tunnel, and Butterfly Garden.

All are welcomed and encourage to attend this holiday season. Tickets are available for $8 dollars for Mount Members, $12.50 dollars for Non-Members and children ages 5 to 12-year-old are $5 dollars per person. Tickets are good for any day during the Garden of Light’s 12 days.

Event Details:
Dates: Friday,…

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This Saturday, head to Juno Beach to help keep our beautiful beaches and ocean clean. Every month a group of friends gather together for a monthly Beach Clean Up.
The Beach Clean Up is hosted by Lynne Wells and Blue Friends and the event is held on the third Saturday of every month. All are welcomed to help keep our beaches clean.

You are asked to bring a bucket to collect the trash, gardening gloves if you have them and closed toe shoes. Following the hour-long Beach Clean Up there will be a light breakfast sponsored by Dunkin Donuts and Trader Joes. There will also be complimentary coffee provided by Oceana Coffee.

If you are interested in participating, RSVP to Lynne at bluefriends@marinelife.org.

Event Details:
When: Saturday, December 14th
Time: 8:30…

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One of Palm Beach County's best qualities is its beautiful natural ecosystems. Locals and seasonal residents alike cherish the wildlife and natural beauty of SOFLO, especially during the Fall.

Here are some of the top places to visit if you love nature and want to preserve Florida’s natural beauty and wildlife! 

Arthur R. Marshal

Located just north of the Everglades in Boynton Beach, Florida is the Arthur R. Marshal Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is a dedicated organization that is devoted to preserving the wildlife of the Florida Everglades. 

What makes the Arthur R. Marshal Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge so special is that not only do they serve a great cause but it is a fun place to learn, visit and give back to…

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