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Palm Beach County did you know Halloween history? The holiday’s history is less about fun and more about religious superstitions. Halloween began about 2,000 years as an ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain. Samhain signaled the end of summer and was held on November 1st. It was considered the beginning of the new year. 

The end of summer meant the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter. The Celtic people believed that, at this time of year, the dead could pass into the world of the living. So, to protect themselves from evil spirits, people would dress up as evil creatures in the hopes of scaring the bad spirits. The Celts also built large bonfires, or “bone fires,” where they burned crops and animals as a sacrifice to their gods.

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Palm Beach County adults who like to dress up for Halloween, listen to music, and drink are invited to a Halloween party, on October 31, 2022, at Respectable Street, 518 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach.  

Respectable Street was opened in 1987 and was the first location and the concept behind the Subculture Group. It is inside a Salvation Army, building circa 1923. They will be hosting a costume contest with a $250 prize!

According to the café, “Respectable Street has hosted over 1000 live acts ranging from the first performing Avant Garde act Chris and Cosey to The Red Hot Chili Peppers and legends like the Damned, The Misfits. Indie newcomers Surfer Blood have honed their talents at Respectable Street and have gone on to National acclaim.” The…

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Delray Beach's Ultimate Halloween Party: Midnight Market Madness is hosted by Delray Beach Market.  The Delray Beach Market is located at 33 SE 3rd Avenue in Delray Beach. This is an over-21 event. Join others who enjoy fright on Saturday, October 29, 2022, and celebrate Halloween!

The Delray Beach Market claims to be "a central community hub, offering a taste and unique experience for everyone. DBM is home to individually curated vendors offering both local and eclectic flavors in a contemporary space, Bounce Sporting Club, and The Mezz, a premiere multifunctional event and lounge space."

Come dressed up in your scariest, quirkiest, and wildest Halloween costumes and dance the night away on The Mezz, The Market's premier event and lounge space.…

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The Friends of Jupiter Beach invite you to get your pets ready for a spooktacular Halloween pet photo costume contest. Friends of Jupiter Beach's #1 goal is to remind all beach visitors to do all in their power to help keep the beach in Jupiter clean and dog-friendly for decades to come.

It has already begun, so please enter for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate from Tommy Bahama. It is simple, by donating $10 to Friends of Jupiter Beach and submitting your pet's best Halloween costume photo you will be eligible. Every type of pet is welcome to participate!

Friends of Jupiter Beach by the numbers has accomplished the following:

-        12 – Monthly beach cleanups drawing an average of two hundred volunteers per month.

-        29 –…

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Join others on Saturday, October 29, 2022, between 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and help "Crush the Crisis" by participating in an opioid take-back event near you. HCA Florida JFK Hospital is proud to host Crush the Crisis Opioid Take Back Day to align with the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. HCA Florida is one of the larger hospital organizations in Southeast Florida. JFK Medical Center is participating in the takeback event.  

The opioid epidemic also referred to as the opioid crisis, is the rapid increase in the overuse, misuse/abuse, and overdose deaths attributed either in part or in whole to the class of drugs opiates/opioids since the 1990s. It includes the significant medical, social, psychological, and economic consequences of…

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It seems like a scary deal, too good to be true, but it's legit! Kids eat free on Halloween at Pollo Tropical locations. The Pollo Tropical is known for its fresh and delicious Caribbean Food! The eatery in Jupiter is located at 1550 West Indiantown Road. The frighteningly fun treat is available at all Pollo Tropical locations. Feed the trick-or-treaters a protein-rich meal before the big Halloween event.

Before the Halloween sugar high and candy crash, little trick-or-treaters need a healthy meal. There is no trick to this deal! Children ages twelve and under arriving at Pollo Tropical in their Halloween costume between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Monday, October 31, 2022, will get a free kid’s meal with the purchase of any accompanying adult Pollo…

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According to SmartAsset.Com, Florida is famous for being the premier destination for retirees looking to enjoy their golden years in a sunny, tropical climate. But within this Atlantic Ocean coastal part of Southeast Florida, there are places that come out on top as places to retire. If you are thinking about retiring in Florida, two towns are at the head of their class.

Stuart, located less than an hour north of West Palm Beach, is the highest-ranked city on this list that is located on Florida’s Atlantic coast. There is nothing about this city that is ordinary. For a town of its size, the selection of Stuart real estate is amazingly diverse and appeals to most lifestyles and budgets. A young family or empty nester can easily find a single-family…

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Ever since the late 1990s, Stuart has relished fresh, uniquely handmade, and specialty products at the Stuart Artisan Green Market by the water at Flagler Park. Come enjoy fresh, handmade, and specialty-made products at the Stuart Green Market in Martin County. Try a new artisan treat or product every Sunday! When you buy locally you support the community and the environment. Enjoy locally caught seafood, locally grown produce, food prepared fresh, and art from local talent.

The artisan green market is held every Sunday beginning at 9:00 a.m. The marketplace is a one-stop shop for everything from artisan soaps, fresh produce, beachwear, authentic foods, river cruise tickets, houseplants, orchids, fresh Spanish tapas, and more!

Pick up freshly…

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On Saturday, October 22, 2022, between 1:30 PM – 7:00 PM at Rohi's Readery, located at 600 South Rosemary Avenue, #Suite 162, West Palm Beach will be hosting a jubilant day celebrating Diwali "The Festival of Lights”! Rohi's Readery and The Square are teaming up for another lovely event promoting inclusivity and diversity. Join others in celebrating, Diwali!

Diwali is “The Festival Of Lights.” The mission of Rohi's Readery is to provide accessibility to all through the love of critical literacy, the talents and gifts of the community, and educational programming. The programming is FREE.

The “Festival of Lights is celebrated here. Through a cultural activity program designed through Rohl’s Readery, including a progressive story time with…

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Brightline wants to see you at the game! Leave from West Palm Beach or Fort Lauderdale and arrive at Brightline’s Miami Central Station. Pregame on the train. Get to the game. And stay till the last shot. “Buzzer Beater” trains are your ride to Miami HEAT. You will arrive at the Miami Central Station, which is only steps away from FTX Arena. Trains are timed to get you to the game on time and let you stay till the final shot. Just look for the BUZZER BEATER icon when booking. 

Ready for the pregame? Enjoy Miami HEAT-themed cocktails and bites at the Mary Mary Bar. Special cocktails like the Double Dribble Margarita with an order of Thai Chili Wings. Take the train with fares starting at $10 or upgrade to PREMIUM and get complimentary drinks and…

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