ship If you need a boat, want a boat, or just fantasize about boats, The West Palm Beach Summer Boat Show sails into the South Florida Fairgrounds displaying power boats up to 40' including walk-arounds, center consoles, cruisers, deck boats, bass, pontoons, and personal water crafts.  The show will feature a wide array of the latest marine technology, accessories and products. You will find all things nautical! Insurance and financing will be available on site and trades are accepted.   Show hours are Friday 12pm to 6pm, Saturday 11am to 6pm, and Sunday 11am to 5pm. Admission for adults is $8.00. Children are free. Tickets are available for purchase at the door. Parking is free with complimentary parking on location.   The West Palm Beach…

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     Come explore and get gross! Visit the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium summer exhibition, Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body. Grossology is based on the best-selling book by science teacher Sylvia Branzei.  Branzei explains the concept of Grossology as a learning tool. “This is science in disguise,” she says. “If we teach students in their own words, they’ll understand better and actually learn something.’ The objective is to educate children ages 6 to 14 and families about why their bodies produce mushy, oozy, crusty, scaly, stinky things. This exhibition uses state-of-the-art animatronics and creative exhibits to tell you the good, the bad and the downright ugly about runny noses, body odor and much more.  Learning…

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This month on June 25th is the Tropical Fruit Festival at Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach. This special event focuses on the incredible tropical fruit trees of the area, showcasing the delicious fruits nature gives in Southern Florida. An array of colors and impressive fruiting plants create a visual spectacle that you can touch, smell and taste. 

The Tropical Fruit Festival will also feature cooking demonstrations by Chef Allen Susser. Chef Susser has received the highly coveted James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Southeast. He has also written a number of successful cookbooks, which have landed on the “best seller’s” list. Some of the events you can expect to see during the festival include lectures about fruitscaping, tropical fruit…

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This Thursday in West Palm Beach is the 5th Annual “Pairings” Event of West Palm Beach. The event is a popular culinary happening that focuses on bringing together the best food and wine in the county. 

Hosted by the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, the West Palm Beach Pairings Event showcases 25 local restaurants and their artisanal creations. The event donates its proceeds to Families First of Palm Beach County, which is a non-profit, countywide service dedicated to the well being of children and families in the area. The program’s mission is to better families and their children through “high-quality programs in prevention, early intervention, child development, behavioral health, education and advocacy.”

The 5th Annual Pairings…

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Green Cay Wetlands and Nature Center

Green Cay Wetlands and Nature Center in Boynton Beach is a gorgeous, big park offering tons of opportunity for outdoor adventure. The park is centered on nature and offers a 1.5-mile boardwalk that you are allowed to bike on. The boardwalk hovers over the native wetlands and while on it you can see some amazing Floridian wildlife you may have never seen in person. From bobcats to alligators to birds of prey, you won’t want to miss this park experience. The park also features an indoor educational center with animal exhibits, a lecture hall and a gift shop.

Size: 100 acres
Location: 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday from 9 am-3 pm; boardwalk open daily from 7 am-sunset
Contact: 561-966-7000

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Explore the famous Florida Everglades aboard a kayak at the Grassy Waters Preserve in West Palm Beach! Along with the knowledgeable tour guides at Grassy Waters Preserve you can discover and explore a whole new world of wildlife. 

Try the most popular programs offered by Grassy Waters Preserve which include one-, two-, and three-hour canoe and kayak trips, family dip-netting programs, off-boardwalk “swamp tromps,” and other environmental edification programs. These programs are open to people of all age groups so the tours are perfect for you and the kids or you and some adventurous friends. You will be fully immersed in the natural environment of south Florida while learning about the ecology and history of the landscape. 

The kayak cruises run…

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Saturday, May 14th is the annual Save the Tiger 5K at the Palm Beach Zoo in West Palm Beach. Join the zoo in a passionate effort to help save the Malayan tiger. 

“The Malayan tiger is the most endangered of the 5 remaining species of tigers.  It's estimated that there are fewer than 250 in the wild.  The Palm Beach Zoo works closely with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), supporting species and habitat research and protection at Endau-Rompin National Park in Malaysia. A portion of your race registration fee helps fund our involvement with WCS.” 

The Palm Beach Zoo is dedicated to preserving and protecting the beautiful, exotic animals the world has to offer and this is a fun way for you to help them too. The participants of the Save the Tiger…

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Taking place today, May 6th through Sunday, May 8th is the West Palm Beach Antiques Festival. The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival is a monthly event and is the largest monthly event in Florida. 

The show got its start from a local couple originally from Ohio who had a great love for antiques. The show has grown over the years to accommodate hundreds of vendors offering their unique treasures from all of the nation and world. if you love to collect antiques or are looking for a special accent piece for your home, come check out the West Palm Beach Antiques Show.  

The show takes place at the South Florida Fairgrounds from 9am until 5pm each day, except for Sunday when it closes at 4:30. Other ticket prices include general admission options at…

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Register to run Palm Beach County's only 5K that includes admission to the biggest post-race party. Experience the beautiful course along the West Palm Beach waterfront that ends where the party begins – SunFest! Five days, three stages, 50 bands, 3 floating bars and Florida’s best fireworks. Founded in 1982, SunFest is Florida’s largest waterfront music and art festival along the intracoastal in downtown West Palm Beach.

The downtown course begins at Palm Beach Atlantic University, heads south and then turns onto Flagler Drive. The finish line is in the heart of SunFest for all the Friday night fun. The winning group (group who has the most registrants) will receive their own Happy Hour Team Party immediately post-race on the South Captain Morgan…

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The climate in South Florida is described as sub-tropical. With the exception of an occasional, brief summer rain shower, most homeowners and their families spend ample time outside of the home enjoying the weather.  In Palm Beach County, the climate designates outdoor living as the way to enjoy leisure time.   Many of the spectacular waterfront properties listed with Waterfront Properties and Club Communities feature outdoor amenities designed for pleasurable alfresco living.

Architects have masterfully designed homes with resort style pools and cascading waterfalls, koi ponds, wine cellars and home theaters.  Sometimes amenities are just unusual – hydraulic lift transports in the garage to allow double level parking, yoga lawns, and hi-tech touch…

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