NOAA Fisheries Announces New Regulations for Dolphin, Wahoo and Snapper Grouper. Bottom line, you need to leave skin on your fillets when bringing fish back to Florida from the Bahamas.  The final rule implementing Amendment 7 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Dolphin Wahoo Fishery of the Atlantic and Amendment 33 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region (Dolphin, Wahoo Amendment 7 and Snapper-Grouper Amendment 33) published on December 28, 2015 (80 FR 80686). Regulations will be effective on January 27, 2016.

The fishery management measures in Dolphin, Wahoo Amendment 7 and Snapper-Grouper Amendment 33 address dolphin, wahoo, and snapper-grouper species lawfully harvested by recreational…

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Graphic image courtesy of HB Smart Home Technology.

With so much emphasis on an eco-friendly living environment, as well as leaving a smaller carbon footprint on our planet, many new homeowners are incorporating "smart home" technology into their new residences. A "smart home" is one that is equiped with special structured wiring which provides its homeowners with energy effciency, security, comfort and convenience knowing that all occupants may remotely access an automated home program whether you're near the home or not.

"Smart Home" is the term commonly used to define a residence that has appliances, lighting, heating, air conditioning, TVs, computers, entertainment, audio & video systems, security, and camera systems that are capable of…

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Palm Beach County is well known for its boundless natural beauty and miles of sandy white beaches. If you are looking for an artistic adventure, you will find that The Palm Beaches is full of museums, galleries, world class exhibits, theatre and more.  

ART EXHIBITIONS

 Art in Public Places

The city of West Palm Beach's program brings creative expression to the streets, parks and other public places.  Contemporary works by internationally known artists have become part of the city's landscape. Continuously open to the public on display throughout the city. Art in Public Places

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens

253 Barcelona Road, West Palm Beach; 832-5328 or ansg.org. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. 

Featuring nine…

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How's the winter season treating you? 82 degrees in paradise today. South Florida set the record for the warmest December and warmest year in recorded history! Guess we will not to see snow again this year. 

While some of area beaches offer a little more tranquility and seclusion, other beaches, like South Beach, are more energized, surrounded by pulsating  nightlife and closer to the action.  Pick your poison,  from Miami to the seaside tranquility of Tequesta, it's up to you. 

South Florida's warm climate promotes good health, as good weather allows people to play and exercise outdoors. Experts say, it also might help those with seasonal affective disorder, also thought of as the "winter blues". The disorder is actually a form of depression…

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For those of you who happen to be planning to buy a home in the New Year there is a whole lot to celebrate this upcoming year.  According to National Association of Realtors, “varieties of financial vectors have dovetailed” to make 2016 the year to buy a home.

Mortgage rates have been bouncing around record lows for a while now. However, even though they are likely to start going up, you have not missed your chance to get a deal on a house.  Even though they may creep up at any moment, it is nonetheless a fact that interest rates on home loans are at historic lows, with a 30-year fixed-rate home loan still hovering around 4%.

Rents have skyrocketed! Another reason homebuyers are lucky is that rents are going up, up, up!  In fact, rents in 2015,…

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See where the world’s best interior designers have been shopping for more than 30 years. Antique Row in West Palm Beach features over forty shops, offering an impressive selection of 17th to 20th century antiques, collectibles, antique furniture, vintage furniture, vintage jewelry, fine arts, decorative arts, period deco and modern furnishings. All within walking distance, this vast array of quality antique stores, specialty shops and art galleries are accompanied by several award-winning restaurants.

Architectural Digest, The New York Times, Art & Antiques, and House Beautiful have all stated Antique Row as one of the premier antique shopping districts. Tucked between some of the West Palm Beach’s most interesting and historic neighborhoods, and…

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Where else but at The Club at Admirals Cove do members enjoy two world-class clubhouses and amenities? Within the elite gated community of Admirals Cove are luxurious amenities including internationally renowned golf courses, yacht club and marina, tennis and stunning residences.

The Kip Shulties designed 27 new holes of golf showcase this spectacular property with increased elevations, water features and enhanced landscaping. The three 9-hole courses and the grand re-opening were held within the last couple of weeks.

The Golf Village Clubhouse received a major transformation with the addition of a louver-covered patio for open-air dining. Members enjoy mealtimes while overlooking the golf courses and cascading waterfalls.

 Added to the…

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Northern Palm Beach County 

Snug Harbor in Palm Beach Gardens- This year, the famous lights of Snug Harbor are coming back after a break from last year. Even more lights will light up the beautiful homes and all of the trees that line the neighborhood. Organized by John Staluppi, Snug Harbor has become one of the most recognized holiday destinations to see lights in south Florida.

Directions: Take I-95 to PGA Boulevard, go east to Prosperity Farms Road and go north. Snug Harbor will be on your right.

The Heights in Jupiter- The homes in the quaint, yet large neighborhood of the Heights are decorated with hundreds of thousands of lights. Some of the streets you will want to see include Hollywood Street and Pompano Street. You will see flying…

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With years of entertainment practice, the South Florida Fair is one of the top-rated events in Florida. The annual fair event is amazing, huge and a must-do in West Palm Beach. The fair will get packed with rides, music, food, drinks, fun and action.

There will be 4 stages of music and entertainment, world class ice skating performances, award winning agriculture and livestock programs featuring more than 1,000 exhibitors from more than 30 Florida counties. Attractions like historic Yesteryear Village and over 200 rides and games.

The South Florida Fair is the biggest and oldest event in the West Palm Beach community. It is 17 days of fun for the entire family. Advance tickets are now available.


January 15- 31, 2016
South Florida Fairgrounds
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“The dancers of the Miami City Ballet do George Balanchine better than anyone else.” 
- The Huffington Post

This is one holiday performance you will not want to miss and it is coming to West Palm Beach. The Kravis Center is hosting the Miami City Ballet and their magical rendition of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker at 7pm on Sunday, December 27th. 

You will be amazed as the beautiful story of Marie and her Nutcracker Prince explore their way through a winter wonderland. Dancing sugar plum fairies, and fluttering snowflakes decorate the scene as valiant toy soldiers battle the naughty mice. “The lavish performance—one of the only productions of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker in the nation—features magnificent scenery, elaborate costumes…

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