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Cooler Temperatures for South Florida This Week!

For most of the year Floridians are able to enjoy the beach, warm weather and sandals but when the cooler temperatures come through it is a celebration for the locals. A cold front passing through the state will bring cool weather throughout the week. 

The cool weather front cold front is moving over the state today and tomorrow and will bring the “overnight lows into the 50s for much of Palm Beach County with the extreme coastal areas in the low 60s.” 

The experts from the National Weather Service in Miami are predicting a low of 63 degrees for tonight (Friday) and steady cool temperatures throughout the week as well. Experts also warn local swimmers and surfers of strong tides and rip currents. “High pressure will dominate the long term period…

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2nd ANNUAL CANVAS- Outdoor Art in Downtown West Palm Beach

For the second year in a row, the city of Downtown West Palm Beach is going to be converted into an outdoor art exhibition called CANVAS Outdoor Museum Show. Your art experience will have no boundaries and no limits at the CANVAS show from November 11th to the 20th. Spread out over several event days, with multiple locations CANVAS is a celebration of art you won’t want to miss. 

More than twenty different locations will be transformed into massive art installations. Feast your eyes on building-sized frescos, intricate murals and jaw dropping works of art. These works will be applied to the sides of condominium towers, hotels, a city-owned garage, and even the Royal Park Bridge that leads to Palm Beach. 

All of the murals on the buildings will be…

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Palm Beach County’s Top 3 Coffee Houses

Are you looking for a delicious cup of gourmet coffee?  Grab a book, kick back, relax and enjoy a cup of java in the Palm Beaches.  In addition to the gorgeous beaches, tranquil waterways, surreal sunrises and sunsets the local area boasts amazing coffee houses.

The Palm Beach Post conducted a survey of readers on “Who has the best coffee in the Palm Beaches?”  The results varied with three local coffeehouses rising to the top.

Topping the poll at Number 1 is Subculture Coffee Roasters, located at 509 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach and 123 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach.  Subculture offers a relaxed atmosphere and small batch artisan coffee.  Coffee beans are harvested and imported from Ethiopia, Oromia, Panama, and Chinqui providing…

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Southeast Florida Real Estate Market

Now that the housing market has steadied after more than a decade of difficulties, this could be the perfect opportunity to invest in a home. It is said that South Florida is an earmarked real estate market and it’s driving the prices of real estate up. 

The Case-Shiller 20 City Index noted that home values rose 5.7%.  Leading economists think prices will continue to rise, at least in the interim. Nationally, Miami is considered one of the top 20 metropolitan cities with highest growth forecast.  Topping the list is another South Florida city, Tampa. 

The National Association of Realtors is forecasting a 4.4% increase in existing home prices and in 2017 an increase of 3.4%.  According to Miami Board of Realtors, “South Florida housing…

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South Florida Kitchen Trends in 2016

Image Courtesy of Turtle Beach Construction.

One of the first things many South Florida homebuyers look at when purchasing a new home is the kitchen. The kitchen can "make or break" a home.  In the Palm Beaches, indoor/outdoor living is paramount and the kitchen is the most trafficked room in the house. An upgraded kitchen can make your home stand above others and make it irresistible. 

If considering a kitchen renovation, building a new home, or just an update to your existing decor, take a look at the current design trends for 2016. Some of the hottest trends in kitchens these days, according to Forbes Magazine,  include hardwood floors, transitional styling and white in the kitchen. As a general rule of thumb, spend between 6-10% of the total…

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Educational Exhibition of the Human Anatomy!

Don't miss your chance to see the internationally-known, blockbuster exhibit at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, OUR BODY: The Universe Within. This extraordinary exhibition was designed to educate, enlighten, and to spark an interest and understanding of the complex universe within each of us. OUR BODY: The Universe Within is a fascinating educational exhibit consisting of actual human bodies, specimens and organs. Appropriate for all ages, this exhibit literally goes under the skin to reveal the mysteries of the human anatomy.  As you enter the exhibit, you will have the opportunity to examine the human body as a whole. Continuing throughout the exhibit, you will journey through each of the body’s major systems allowing you to see…

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Lion Country Safari Joins Up with Rhonda Beitman to Protect Animals from Extinction

Today, Lion Country Safari and Rhonda Beitmen join together to educate visitors of the park and animal enthusiasts on the health of our planet and the animals that reside here. Beitmen is an expert on extinction and she will be covering topics like biological diversity, biodiversity, climate changes and climate control. 

Biological diversity is the amount of variety of plant and animal species on Earth. The importance of biological diversity (aka: biodiversity) is massive and determines the health of our planet. Biodiversity, affects the environment on a global level. It is critical in maintaining the cleanliness of our water, air and land. It affects everything from stability of the climate to stability of the soil. 

Lion Country Safari is…

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3rd Annual Cars and Coffee of Palm Beach

This Sunday, September 4 from 9am until noon is the 3rd Annual Cars and Coffee of Palm Beach. The show will be held at the West Palm Beach Outlets, and one event you won’t want to miss. 

Cars and Coffee is one of the biggest and most prestigious car shows in south Florida. You will find rare exotics, collectible classics and everything in between at this show. Guests of the show can walk around in the warm, sunny weather amongst some of the most beautiful rides you can lay eyes on. 

For more information or to register your car, please visit Cars and Coffee of Palm Beach’s Facebook Page.

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Save The Jaguar 5K at the Palm Beach Zoo

Happening this weekend at the Palm Beach Zoo in West Palm Beach is the “Save The Jaguar 5k Run.” The run kicks off bright and early at 7:30am on September 3rd with a run that winds throughout the zoo grounds. 

Participants will be running for a great cause, to save the Jaguar. “Years ago, jaguars could be found across the southern half of the United States. The expansion of human habitat and agriculture has long since forced them out of our environment.  Now they're only found in South and Central America, and declining there.” The Palm Beach Zoo and its fans work incredibly hard to save these majestic cats. A portion of the race proceeds go to protecting these animals and their environments. 

Save the Jaguar 5K participants can run or walk…

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The South Florida Fall Boat Show

Cruising into West Palm Beach from Friday, September 23rd until Sunday, September 25th is the South Florida Fall Boat Show! Taking place at the South Florida Fair Grounds, the boat show will fill the expo center as well as the surrounding outdoor spaces with boats, cars, marine toys, gear, accessories and more. For those of you who are avid boaters, you will not want to miss what the South Florida Fall Boat Show has to offer this year!

Whether you are in the market for a new boat, or not, the boat show is the perfect place to come explore the newest in marine accessories. You can get up close and personal with the latest innovations in aquatic electronics, gear, and technology. The best in fishing and diving gear are also to be on display. Everything…

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