The weather is warming up in sunny, Palm Beach County. Still much different from the rest of the nation we are still enjoying a nice mild temperature, which to Floridians is considered pleasant weather. With the summer break around the corner for kids here are some fun activities to try: 

1.  Loggerhead Marinelife Center 

The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is one of the area’s most prized possessions as it is home to many special marine species. Here, the educated staff and dedicated volunteers rehabilitate sea turtles and other precious species found in South Florida’s waters. Admission is always free, and they have new events almost weekly. This is the perfect place to bring the kids or grandkids for a fun day up close and personal with sea…

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The mission of BallenIsles Charities Foundation, located at 100 BallenIsles Circle, in Palm Beach Gardens is to render financial and in-kind support to civic and not-for-profit organizations within Palm Beach County that provide programs and services in the following broad categories – Civic, Health & Human Services, Environment, and Education – designed to assist, encourage, and promote the well-being of the residents and the communities in which they are located.

BallenIsles Charities Foundation, award grants totaling $800,000 to 46 local Palm Beach County organizations in March 2021. Since the beginning of the establishment of the BallenIsles Charities Foundation, they have raised over $4.6 million.

When times looked gloomy and the pandemic…

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Heavenly Foot Massage and Reflexology Spa, located at 5510 PGA Boulevard, Suite 109, in Palm Beach Gardens offers relaxing and rejuvenating massages. A benefit to massage is loosening muscles and tendons which allows increased blood flow throughout the body. Improving your circulation can have a number of positive effects on the rest of your body, including reduced fatigue and pain management!

Heavenly Foot offers 30-minute, 60-minute, or 90-minute Full Body Massages. They also offer 60-minute, or 90-minute Foot and Back massages, European facials, Deep Cleaning facials, Anti-Aging facials, Micro-needling, and relaxing foot massages.

Foot Massages:

The reflexologist will assess the feet and stimulate various points to identify areas of…

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Palm Beach County residents and visitors are reminded that Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday of every May, this year falling on May 21, 2022. Thank you to all, past, and present, who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. Armed Forces Day is an extraordinary holiday for people all over the world to come together and thank the people of the United States Armed Forces.

President Harry S. Truman established the holiday in 1949. The creation of a single-day celebration for all five branches of the United States military made sense due to its recent unification under the Department of Defense. Armed Forces Day was celebrated for the first time on May 20, 1950.

President John F. Kennedy stated in 1963, "Our Servicemen and women are serving…

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Jupiter has miles and miles of beautiful beaches along its coastline. Jupiter’s beaches are known for their warm, clear waters and shores that are enveloped by the natural features of the area, such as dunes, mangroves, and sea grape trees. Each area of Jupiter's beachfront has a different feel, whether you are looking to have a family picnic, catch a wave, search for shells, or bring your furry family member to play at the beach.

Jupiter is home to one of the last friendly dog beaches around. Dogs are allowed on the beach between dune walkovers 26-57, or approximately between Ocean Cay Park and Carlin Park. Click here to see a map Jupiter-beaches-map-pdf of Jupiter’s dog beach.

JUNO BEACH

Unspoiled Juno Beach has the best dog-friendly beach…

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Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine without having to leave the Jupiter area. Greek restaurant, Mana Greek Fusion, is located in Harbourside Place, at 117 North Coastal Way. Mana is Greek for “Mama” or “Mother.”  Mana Greek Fusion exemplifies the unique perception of old-world Greek Island fare.

Mana Greek Fusion creates traditional, homemade favorites. The recipes on the menu are based on traditional family Greek recipes that have been passed down for generations. 

Experience authentic Greek cuisine. Traditional plates are prepared always with fresh ingredients, following the principles of healthy Mediterranean nutrition. The restaurant’s website boasts, “ingredients not found stateside are flown in directly from Greece and the surrounding…

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Abacoa, which is located in Jupiter, is hosting a huge yard yale event. The yard sale event will be held at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. It was scheduled for an earlier date however, the weather had other plans. The Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium Yard Sale is happening, Saturday, May 21, 2022. The annual yard sale event will be held in the baseball stadium concourse. It will be FREE to shoppers who attend! No tickets are needed. The sale will be open to shoppers from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The vendors will prepare set up beginning at 6:00 a.m.

Participating vendors will be given the opportunity to claim four tickets to a Florida State League game this year. Blackout dates may apply. The price to be a seller is $30 for a 10 x 10 booth without…

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A woman from Palm Beach County won a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery and went to work the next day, no problem. The ecstatic woman claimed the $1 million prize from the “500X THE CASH” scratch-off game. She took a one-time lump sum payment of $820,000. She said the money gave her “extra pep in her step.”

Florida Lottery Scratch-Off games are fun to play, and they give you a chance to win cash instantly! Scratch-Off games offer top prizes ranging from $50 to more than $1 million, with other prize levels on each ticket, too. There is a wide variety of games to choose from you could play a different game every day. The $50 tickets feature a top prize of $25 million. The Florida Lottery says these tickets have the best odds of becoming an…

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Please consider adopting a puppy or kitten at Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary and Hospital. Safe Harbor is a no-kill shelter. They reserve space for animals that have been abused, neglected, injured, or abandoned. Animals are available through adoption. No breed is discriminated against. All dogs and cats are vaccinated, licensed, spayed/neutered, and micro chipped prior to being adopted.

The shelter is filled with dogs and cats that need homes. Give a homeless pet a loving home and a new beginning! If you are looking for a special furry friend to fill your heart with unconditional love and companionship, consider rescuing a dog or cat from the Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary and Hospital. Safe Harbor is located at 185 East Indiantown Road, in…

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May is National Military Appreciation Month. This is a time when Southeast Florida residents and all Americans pay tribute to the dedicated service members who have taken an oath to protect and serve our country. However, for many veterans, the return home from war can be yet another daunting battle as they nurse wounds that might not be visible on the surface. Tragically, 184 veterans a day are diagnosed with post-traumatic stress, and twenty take their own lives as a result.

South Florida nonprofit, American Humane aims to help these heroes with its Pups4Patriots program, which finds dogs in need of forever homes and trains them to become service dogs for veterans across the country at absolutely no cost to the veterans themselves.

Service…

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