Just because we live in sunny, South Florida doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a snowy holiday! Every night, City Place in West Palm Beach turns into a winter wonderland with a beautiful snowfall. 

This has been a beautiful tradition put on by City Place for years and it sure draws a crowd. Each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evening at 6 pm and 7pm the snow will begin cascading down onto the plaza. Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday the snowfall will take place at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm.

Almost 3 feet of snow floats down at each hourly snowfall, which is, even more snowfall than what falls on Central Park in New York. City Place uses a special MagicSnow™ technology that creates incredibly real snow, never producing two identical snowflakes.

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The largest South Florida event of its kind is the SuperCar Week & SuperCar SuperShow. Hundreds of super cars will be on display at the West Palm Beach Waterfront, January 2-10, 2016.

Creators, collectors, and privileged owners of the most significant cars in the world celebrate the art, technology, speed, design, and the passion of SuperCar Week. The week includes the SuperCar HorsePower exhibition, at opening day of the International Polo Club season in Wellington, track events at Palm Beach International Raceway in Jupiter, and events in Palm Beach Gardens, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Palm Beach and West Palm Beach.

The Sunday SuperCar SuperShow is the grand finale. It is open to the public and is a free family day outing at the West Palm Beach…

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The Chief Executive Officer of indulgent fashion brand Louis Vuitton purchased a home for $11.7 million on Allison Island in Miami Beach last year.  The South Florida waterfront property is a one-acre island property with 200 square feet of waterfrontage with a private dock, guesthouse, and tennis court according to the Wall Street Journal report.  

The house was originally listed for $13 million and purchased by the CEO for the just under $12million in January 2014.  Demolition of the existing home and construction of a new residence is still underway. Allison Island is unique residential 8.5-acre island in the Biscayne Bay with unobstructed access to the Atlantic Ocean.  Location, unique water access and privacy make this island highly desirable…

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One of the finest organic restaurants in South Florida, Christopher’s Kitchen is soon to open its second location. The first restaurant took place in the beautiful area of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and in February the high quality food and service will be enjoyed by Downtown West Palm Beach too! “We will be opening hopefully sometime in February of next year,” Slawson said Monday. “We’re still waiting on the city to approve our plans.”

With high quality and certified organic plant based foods, the chef prepares food with the upmost techniques and ingredients to maximize real nutritional value along with delicious and healthful tastes.
Not only does Christopher’s Kitchen value healthy results, they have also created a place where South Florida can gather…

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Head to the gym, go for a bike ride or a walk and get a quick workout in. Exercising helps reduce stress and anxiety while preparing the body to deal with mental tensions that arise in everyday life. Being active helps release those endorphins that make you feel good and provides a good distraction from everyday life. Reduce stress by simply moving, no matter the type of activity chosen.

Exercising daily can increase your energy, improve your mood, replenish natural vitamin D, stimulate bones, prevent brain shrinkage, burn calories, ward off disease, get your blood pumping and fill your lungs with fresh outdoor air. Want to try something unique?  

Consider the options offered at Riverbend Park to mix up your exercise activities. 

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If asked your opinion on which cities in the world are the most expensive, what would you guess? Singapore, Hong Kong, Palm Beach, Dubai?  Sorry you would be incorrect. According to a new analysis by Swiss Bank USB, they have factored into determining the most expensive cities to live such factors as residential price points, goods and services as well as high taxes and after tax wages.

Anyone who lives in New York City won't be surprised which city is on top of the list, given the extravagant real estate market, city, state, and federal taxes as well.  Interestingly, Swiss cities, is the absence of Singapore- which topped the world list last year, " were markedly more expensive than in last year's study because of the Swiss National Bank's…

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It is somewhat magnificently hideous. However, as far as an ugly Christmas sweater party goes, it is flawless!  Everyone loves to hate those horrendous Christmas sweaters. 

As far as chic fashion goes, it is somewhat gloriously ghastly, that dreaded ugly Christmas sweater you have hidden in the back of your closet!  However, for a holiday party theme, it is utter perfection! Downtown West Palm Beach will be crawling with tipsy elves, glittery gaudiness, holiday laughter and goofiness galore.

Event coordinators and revelers will be celebrating for a great cause - Toys for Tots. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to the event. The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect and distribute toys during the holiday…

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 Artist Rendering Courtesy of Cotleur Hearing of Proposed Love Street Development.

Charles Modica, local developer, is self-confident that town administrators and the public will see that his proposal, to turn four acres on Love Street into an open-air marketplace, as the “best use for the land”. The Town of Jupiter planning and zoning commission agrees. The commission voted 6-1, on Nov. 10, 2015, to recommend that the $30 million plan be approved.

Contingent on how the $30 million Jupiter Inlet Funky Fishing Village plan is received, as an enhancement or as an atrocity; the proposal is up for a vote on December 15, 2015. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening, at 7 p.m,  Jupiter Town Hall, before the town council.

Many people agree…

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Photo Courtesy of Guanabanas.

One of the rewards of living in Palm Beach County, South Florida is going out to dinner with friends and family by boat. In our area, the Intracoastal Waterway is our marine highway. No restrictions on whether you are salt-covered from a day on the water or dressed for a romantic sunset cruise, in our area there is dockside bistro to fit your mood.

Here are some favorite spots:

Square Grouper Tiki Bar, 1111 Love Street, Jupiter on the Jupiter Inlet. 561-575-0252  This is a little piece of paradise, with beautiful water views of the Jupiter Inlet and its famous lighthouse, this local landmark boasts the 19-slip Castaways Marina and the most stunning scenery in the area. Wiggle your toes in the sand, catch a bite…

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Ring in the holidays with buffet breakfast, animal encounters and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus!
This year’s program will feature:


• Hot Breakfast Buffet with Outdoor Dining in the Fountain Plaza
• Meet 'n' Greets and Photo Opportunities with Santa & Mrs. Claus
• Up-Close Animal Encounters & Photo Opportunities
• Face Painting, Craft Stations & Complimentary Rides on the Wildlife Carousel
• Take Away Gifts for All Children in Attendance
• Holiday Music Provided by Be the Show Productions Noisy Neighbors DJs


The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society is a unique, tropical zoo with more than 700 animals from around the world living in natural habitats. The zoo features 23 tropical acres with lush shady paths.  The zoo has a Conservation Station which…

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