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Enjoy a taste of the islands Saturday March 21, 2015 from 1:00 – 6:00pm.  This family friendly event at the Plaza Down Under on the Riverwalk will feature something for everyone.  Listen to steel drum bands and live tropical music as local vendors sell island themed art, crafts and jewelry.

A “Junkanoo Band” will play from 2:00-3:00pm and lead a parade though the events plaza. Not familiar with Junkanoo? Junkanoo is a lively and colorful street carnival parade.  After 500 years of practice, the legends differ as to the roots of Junkanoo in the Caribbean. The most popular belief is that it stemmed from the days of slavery.  In the late 18th century many Loyalists, from England, brought their enslaved servants to the Caribbean. At Christmas time, they…

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The florida keys
Whether you live in South Florida or are thinking of moving to this lusciously tropical destination, you will have access to quick and astounding vacation destinations from your very own backyard. There is so much in South Florida that surprisingly you won’t even need a passport to get to experience the beauty, with year-round sunshine and ample amount of shorelines. If you are hoping to stick close to the water’s edge and thaw out from the winter weather, The Florida Keys is calling your name.

As close to the Caribbean as you can get within the United States, The Florida Keys flourishes on sight-seeing and crystal clear waters. Most visitors cross over many bridges and witness views of the stunning landscape of the area and most stay during the spring to…

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Orchids, orchids, and more orchids!  Over 10,000 orchid plants from local and international vendors will be on display Friday, March 13, 2015 9:30 AM to Sunday, March 15, 2015 4:30 PM at the 13th Annual International Orchid Festival.  Learn all about the exotic air plants.  Pick up tidbits on how to grow and care for them.

Orchids are flowering plants that are often colorful and fragrant.  There are over 26,000 varieties of orchids more than twice the number of bird species on the planet and four times the number of mammal species.  Orchids date back 76-84 million years.  The first evidence of this was fossilized when an extinct stingless bee was carrying pollen from a previously unknown orchid subspecies.

Blankets of orchids take over Fairchild…

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South Florida fresh catch
SOUTH FLORIDA KNOWS FISH!

Our oceans are so mysteriously bountiful and full of slamming fish, there is not much better than fresh fish fillets! It could have something to with eating what we excitedly worked hard catching or maybe it’s purely the deliciousness tastes of the fillets.

South Florida on the waterfront has an abundance of edible saltwater fish and being able to identify from the catch and release fish is important, since the only difference between them can be ever so slightly, view the popular profiles of Florida Saltwater Fish from Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC).  

No matter what, having the highest quality of tastes of any catch that gets put on the dinner table starts way before the fish is even hooked!

Some tips for keeping…

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Stand Up Paddleboard classes

Some sports that initially have been played outdside have also been brought inside, such as treadmills for runners and indoor wave pools for surfers as well as spin class for bicyclists. Now, they are adding another sport, Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) to the indoor world! 

Stand Up Paddleboaring (SUP) is a great low-impact workout and a more enjoyable way to get into balance and core strength. Engaging in this type of total body workout is to purely to have fun all while giving excellent muscle tones and  activating all the fibers from your toes and up. SUP has gained enormous popularity amongst everyone, from beginners to those undergoing rehabilitation and others that just embrace the sport for the pure enjoyment of nature.

However, some do not have…

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Palm Beach County
A mix of clouds and sunshine is in the weekends forecast with slight chances of rain showers. Winds are NE about 10-15 mph. More spring like conditions are gathering in South Florida with 80 degree air temperatures and water temps are heating up to 70 degrees.

OFFSHORE- For those that are willing to deal with the rough conditions offshore, sailfish are being pushed south within 100-250 feet of water and big kingfish are scattered around Palm Beach to Boynton Beach. Dolphins are still around and in fair numbers and the North East winds could come with more good dolphin bites. Cobia should be coming soon, so keep your eyes out for sea turtles as they love to cruise alongside of them! The full moon is believed to bring a handful of wahoo too. Bottom fishing…

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couch_copy_500Modern interior design trends for 2015 are a fascinating blend of traditional materials, shapes, prints and decorating ideas with new products and rich room colors.  This year allows classic, contemporary and period pieces to shine with fresh new decorating colors and design ideas.  Designs reflect the intention of creating memorable living spaces with personality.

Traditionally, blue has been a classic, soothing color.  Any blue stirs up images of the ocean and sky.  Rich, saturated hues of the deep sea are vivid and opulent.  Beverly Lionetti, Lead Designer www.interiorsbybeverly.com  suggests navy blue as a trending color for 2015.   “Navy Blue is a true classic color and can bring drama to any room.  Whether it is used as an accent color on walls or…

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Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, offers authentic Japanese cultural experiences to educate and inspire. According to the Japanese zodiac this year, 2015, we celebrate the “Year of the Sheep” for those born in 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, and 2015. If this is your year, perhaps a visit to the ephemeral beauty of “The Garden of the Drops of Dew” and a Sake VIP Tasting experience is warranted.

Within the walls of the Morikami Museum are tranquil gardens.  Morikami gardens, Roji-en: Garden of the Drops of Dew, were designed to be a living exhibit complementing the museum.  Designer Hoichi Kurisu created a garden complex with historical and aesthetic elements. Its six distinct gardens are inspired by, but are not replicas…

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hollywood beach for spring break
Spring break is only a short week away and there is one unique place to have an awesome time in a sunny locale, Hollywood Beach! Such a great area to take a break and relish in quality family. The South Florida gem offers an entire list of fun things to do under the sun and will deliver the peace that your family craves by leaving the homework at home and simply enjoying a spring vacation together. 

In Hollywood, Florida there are many family activities to do such as peddle on a five person bike ride, catch delicious fish on a remarkable fishing charter, rollerblade along the beach, bike, or walk down the expansive Boardwalk that stretches for miles, swim or float in the clear, warm Atlantic waters, play on the beach by building sandcastles or have fun in…

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Plan an evening under the stars Saturday, March 7 from 7:00-9:00 pm for the Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park “Moonlight Concert Series”.  Doors open at 6:00pm.  No reservations are required to enjoy an evening of folk music with Bill and Kate Isles.

John D. MacArthur State Park, north end of Singer Island, was the only state beach park in Palm Beach County in 1989, now there are many more. The 438-acre state park is nestled between the azure blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Lake Worth Lagoon.  The purpose of the park is to protect a very rare and beautiful piece of our coast.

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park has been nominated for the “Best Florida Beach” with 10-Best Readers’ Choice Award.  “The boardwalk at this state park takes…

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