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Omicron Variant has Shortened Testing Window to Fly

South Florida residents should be aware of more restrictive measures announced Thursday by President Biden as the Omicron variant of COVID-19, has been detected in the United States. New regulations are just continuations of what people who have been traveling internationally.

Starting next week, all travelers entering the U.S., regardless of their vaccination status or nationality, must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within one calendar day of their departing flight. Previously, a negative test administered up to three days before boarding a flight was considered valid. Biden has also extended the current rule mandating mask-wearing on airplanes, trains, buses, and at airports which were scheduled to expire in January to mid-March. 

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New Tex-Mex Eatery - Palm Beach Gardens

The upscale Tex-Mex restaurant, Cactus Grille and Tequila Bar is coming to the boundary line between Palm Beach Gardens and Jupiter. The eatery will take over the former Burger Bar space at the Donald Ross Village Plaza. The restaurant may be new to the plaza, but the restaurants roots go back to Rhode Island. In the early 1990’s A Rhode Island family opened the first Cactus Grille in Providence serving authentic Tex-Mex cuisine and tequila.

Cactus Grille and Tequila Bar conjures up a contemporary feel with a lively vibe ideal for late-night entertainment. The restaurant features a 120-seat dining room, bar and lounge area, 20-seat private dining room and an expansive outdoor bar. Cactus Grille and Tequila Bar will be located at 4650 Donald Ross…

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Water Advantages in Palm Beach Gardens

Palm Beach County has its many advantages. One is being able to take your boat and grab something to bite to eat. Many popular and award-winning restaurants are in Palm Beach Gardens and Jupiter. They are fun spots situated on the water or in an area that has access to the water. These restaurants offer everything from scenic views to seafood, burgers, tacos, pasta, sushi, pizza, and much more.

Next time you are on the boat, stop off at one of the eateries listed below and grab something to eat or a refreshing beverage.

The River House: Palm Beach Gardens

Seasons 52: Palm Beach Gardens

Waterway Café: Palm Beach Gardens

Guanabanas: Jupiter

Café Des Artistes: Jupiter

The Woods: Jupiter

Square Grouper: Jupiter

U-Tiki Beach:…

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Barrel of Monks Brewing – Boca Raton

Barrel of Monks Brewing is located at 1141 South Rogers Circle, in Boca Raton.  They brew Belgium beer right here in Palm Beach County.  Several years ago, this group of friends started traveling to Belgium to see how their favorite beers were brewed.  The friends started brewing for themselves and never looked back. They feel they have honed their brewing skills to develop high quality ales suggestive of the fine ales coming out of Belgium.

Barrel of Monks Brewing is full of ambiance. The taproom features exposed brick, rich colors, great lighting, and comfortable seating arrangements.

The head brewer, Joel, of Barrel of Monks Brewing has been enjoying drinking craft beer for a couple years. He decided he wanted to learn how to brew so he took…

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Jupiter’s US 1 Bridge Replacement Project Update

Please see (below) the attached from FDOT Community Outreach Specialist, Angel Gardner. The existing four lane SR-5/US-1 Federal Highway Bridge over the Loxahatchee River/Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW), constructed in 1958 and includes a 116-ft twin double-leaf bascule span over the main channel, is to be replaced due to a combination of structural deficiencies and functional obsolescence. This is a very comprehensive package of what is going to happen.  In brief, the latest news on Jupiter’s US1 Bridge Replacement Project by FDOT Southeast Florida. 

The design plans for replacement of the US 1 bridge are close to being finalized, and a contractor will be chosen this spring. The first phase of construction, beginning in the summer of 2021,…

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Covid-19 Update for Palm Beach County

Palm Beach County COVID-19 statistics recap: 

• Vaccinations began in Florida on December 14, 2020. There are roughly 22.2 million residents.
  • 2,266,723 people have received the first dose in FL.
  • 2,791,216 people have completed the series (i.e. received the 2nd dose of Maderna or Pfizer or single dose of J&J) in FL.
  • PBC has vaccinated 133,219 (first dose only) people; 250,042 have completed the series. 
• Florida reported an increase in new cases, but PBC was down:
  • 32,088 new cases in FL up from 31,692 the prior week; up 1.24%
  • 2,265 new cases in PBC down from 2,577 the prior week; down 12% 
• PBC 7-day moving average of new cases declined to 317 from 362 last week. 
• PBC 7-day test positivity rate declined to 5.6%…

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Fix Small Room Dilemma – Jupiter Homes

Lack of space is a problem even in the most stunning of Jupiter homes. If you are in the process of decorating a small room and realizing this is truly a small room dilemma.  Rest assured there are plenty of reasons why small is better: small spaces are easier to decorate, easier to keep clean, and easier to organize.

It is a dilemma to figure out ways to get collections (a/k/a “junk”) out of view, organized behind doors, in closets, or on shelves. However, there is nothing that makes a small space feel more cramped than having too much stuff on display. These simple tips will help you make a small room look bigger without breaking the bank.

Need a small room to feel bigger? Try these ideas:

-  Add a few mirrors around the room to help reflect…

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Tiger Woods Contributes Earnings to Palm Beach County Charity

Tiger Woods designated $83,333.00 from his Match Play earnings to Palm Beach County charity, Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches.  The West Palm Beach based organizations mission “is to nourish and enrich the lives of homebound seniors by delivering fresh food daily with compassion and love.  As a 501c(3) non-profit, we provide these services to those in need in Palm Beach County without any government funding.  Our program is exclusively funded by the generosity of our community including foundations, individual donors, corporate partners, special events and fundraisers.” 

With the help of many of private donors, community foundations, as well as the legendary golfer, Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches has raised more than $300,000 to provide…

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Celestial Railroad - Jupiter

There is a rich history substantiating the Town of Jupiter as a favorite destination that dates back to the Celestial Railroad of the late 1880’s. The Celestial Railroad line was just 7.5 miles long. The railroad had once served as the last link for travelers to Lake Worth. After boating down the Indian River, they would take the train to the head of Lake Worth in Juno where they would once again board a boat for destinations further in South Florida. In 1893, the Celestial Railroad advertised a “Grand Tour” ride for $114.95!

The justification for naming the railway the Celestial Railroad was for the reason that the four stations were named Jupiter, Venus, Mars, and Juno.  The Jupiter station was located on the Jupiter Inlet, on the southernmost point…

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Jupiter Lighthouse Sunset Tours

 Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum is offering breathtaking sunset tours the month of August 2020. Beginning Wednesday, August 5th, through Wednesday, August 26th, visitors and Lighthouse Museum members may climb to the top and take in the spectacular sunset views. Witness the Jupiter Lighthouse set in motion as it commences its task to illuminate the evening sky.

The Jupiter Lighthouse is an iconic symbol of our charming, seaside town with immense views of Jupiter and Tequesta. It has a long history of service and been standing tall since 1860. The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of the 120-acre federally designated, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area. Hiking trail and…

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