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Despite going extinct thousands of years ago, mammoths are still making headlines. In the past few months, scientists and genetic engineers have reported some fascinating new discoveries about these giant creatures, shedding light on their evolution and extinction. It will not take you years to get to Miami Dade County, it is just an hour south of Palm Beach County. In celebration of the recent opening of the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science’s newest exhibition, Mammoths: Ice Age Giants the museum is sharing cutting-edge technologies are giving insight to ancient animals.

Did you know that the location of the Frost Museum’s Biscayne bayfront real estate with wonderful bayfront views would have been more than eleven miles inland over…

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Manatee Lagoon offers interactive educational exhibits, solar trees, and selfie spots which are ideal for social media. The featured presentation is a waterfront attraction in Palm Beach County. Manatee Lagoon is located at 6000 North Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach. It is an ideal idea for a free excursion with the family.

It is a FREE educational attraction with a dedicated area for viewing manatees up close. The 16,000-square-foot center features engaging, hands-on exhibits for visitors to learn all about these threatened and unique creatures as well as the natural wonders of the surrounding Lake Worth Lagoon. 

The Florida manatee is the largest of all the world’s manatees. In fact, the most gigantic can weigh more than 3,500 pounds!…

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As one of Palm Beach County's most natural thrills, it is always amazing that approximately 3,000 enormous sea turtles still stagger onto South Florida’s beaches at night to lay their eggs. Every year between March and October, the pristine beaches are decorated with orange-colored tape and signs to show where these amazing, archaic sea creatures have buried their nest.

Under the pale light the moon shines onto the beaches, turtle nesting season is such an awe-inspiring scene to watch. As the sea turtles made their way up to the beach to dig holes in the sand and lay their eggs and then they disappear back into the deep blue.

Up and down the beautiful Atlantic Coast, you can witness this amazing spectacle yourself as environmental groups and parks…

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Golfing is a big activity in Palm Beach County and South Florida. Whether you enjoy a full eighteen holes of golf or a quick round of mini-golf there is no debate that golf is big! Palm Beach County is home to more than 160 private and public golf courses and has earned the title of Florida’s Golf Capital. In addition to the golf courses, there is plenty of miniature golf courses for everyone to participate in and enjoy.

Golf courses around the area are an ideal way to enjoy a few hours of fun with friends or family. Miniature golf can be traced back to the 19th century in Scotland when women began to play golf. Here in the States, miniature golf was first patented by Garnet Carter in 1931. Carter owned a hotel called the Fairyland Inn near…

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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 eclectic city of Delray Beach is presenting free alfresco live music. The Delray Beach area is known as a friendly cultural hub in South Florida featuring art shows, fairs, and festivals. Downtown Delray is full of galleries, art studios, restaurants, shops, and showrooms. Enjoy the sounds of these talented performers in downtown Delray Beach these free outdoor events in Delray Beach. The performances are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and end at 10:00 p.m. The music can be heard at the Old School Square Pavilion located at 51 North Swinton Avenue in Delray Beach.

Old School Square’s promise to bring artists and audiences together is reflected in ways, including accessibility for those who may need mobility or auditory assistance. Be sure to…

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Lychee is one of the most intriguing fruits. The fruit is a small, easy-to-peel tropical fruit native to South Asia that helps boost the immune system, aid in digestion, improve blood circulation, and other health benefits. The fruit is becoming popular in drink and dessert choices around South Florida. 

For many in the United States, lychees are an imported fruit, but for us here in South Florida, we can pick them right off the tree when in season. Lychee Season usually starts at the end of May through July. 

Many people describe the taste of the tropical fruit as a cross between a strawberry and a watermelon. While others say the taste is a blend of citrus and floral, owning to the fruits sweetness in taste. 

South Florida has a few Lychee…

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Looks like we have rain in the forecast for today. Here are fun things for you and your family to do on rainy days in the Palm Beach County.

Visit the Surfing Museum. Florida has more coastline than California. The Palm Beaches have forty-seven miles of coastline alone and a rich surfing history dating back one hundred years. This museum gives you a glimpse of the boards, the beaches and the surfers that put Florida on the surfing map. Expect a close-up look at rare surfboards, thousands of photos, and hundreds of artifacts. Chances are good you will meet the local pioneers of the sport during the visit.

Where: 738 Park Avenue, Lake Park.

While movie theaters are not unique to the Palm Beaches, Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas is. Cinépolis has large…

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It is time to enjoy food, music, shopping, and get your blood pressure checked at The Gardens GreenMarket. Celebrate “Sundays and You” at the Gardens GreenMarket is open each Sunday from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the City Hall Municipal Campus, 10500 N. Military Trail, in Palm Beach Gardens. Sunday mornings are nice and slow-paced. This event is rain or shine.

Grab a bite at the farmer’s market and enjoy some quality family time. Seating will be provided for shoppers to grab a bite, sit, relax, and enjoy live entertainment. Hand sanitizer stations will be available throughout the market.

Remember “Sundays & You” in the Gardens area features over 120 vendors! It is a substantial green market. Shop for fresh produce, dairy, honey, pastries,…

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The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens is the former home of sculptor Ann Weaver Norton. Ann was the widow of Ralph Hubbard Norton. The two-acre estate showcases a collection of 250 species of tropical palms adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway and next to downtown West Palm Beach. The residence is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 

World-renowned botanist Sir Peter Smithers designed the Gardens as a unique and valuable tropical palm garden. Ann Norton’s monumental, mysterious sculptures built in situ over a period of 15 years were meant to be discovered as surprises amongst the thick, tropical jungle-like vegetation. The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens is the largest tract of botanical garden containing enormous sculptures and it was…

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