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July 4th is upon us! Swing by any of the Palm Beach County area fireworks shops and purchase legal firecrackers to set off and show your appreciation of this great nation!  Every year we come together to celebrate our American independence, which means grilling, games, drinking, parades, and of course fireworks. While fireworks are a true American tradition, they need to be treated with respect, and used carefully!

Ever wonder why Americans set off fireworks on the Fourth of July?  It is understood that the very first Independence Day celebration, held in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777, colonists were still at war against Britain.  Even though the country was still amidst the Revolutionary War against Britain, citizens came together to watch their…

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Ever wonder why Americans set off fireworks on the Fourth of July?  It is understood that the very first Independence Day celebration, held in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777, colonists were still at war against Britain.  Even though the country was still amidst the Revolutionary War against Britain, citizens came together to watch their new nation's sky illuminated in a grand display meant to raise spirits.

Swing by any of the Palm Beach County area fireworks shops and purchase legal firecrackers to set off and show your appreciation of this great nation! 

1. Glitzzz Super Sparkler

(561) 649-0158

9787 Saddle Court

Lake Worth

2. Phantom Fireworks of West Palm Beach

(561) 434-9339

2822 Forest Hill Boulevard

West Palm Beach

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The freedom of African Americans from slavery in the United States in 1865 is celebrated on the holiday known as “Juneteenth” on June 19. Juneteenth is made up of the words ‘June’ and ‘nineteenth,’ and it is on this day that Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Texas more than 156 years ago to inform slaves that slavery had been abolished.

June 19, 2021, is the 156 year of the abolishment of slavery and finally signed on as a federal holiday.  This comes after President Joe Biden signed Juneteenth National Independence Day Act Thursday, saying he believes it will go down as one of the greatest honors he has as president.  This enactment will undeniably bring additional awareness and will help educate people about history.

Several communities…

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As a resident of Palm Beach County most of us know how persnickety gardening can be in this climate.  However, orchids are simple and easy to grow if you know how. Wednesday, June 9, 2021 join the Garden Shoppe and learn how to take care of orchids with ease and create your own custom orchid arrangement to take home.

Join others at the Garden Shoppe, Rosemary Square for their “Workshoppe Wednesday”.  Learning how to take care of orchids with ease and create your own custom orchid arrangement is on the agenda. Hosted by Master Gardener Mike Kane of the Garden Shoppe, this workshop will answer all your orchid questions.

Attendees of the workshop will create and take home their own custom arrangement with an orchid and pot of their choice. Ticket…

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Palm Beach County residents and visitors are invited to partake in a happy hour tour. West Palm Beach Food Tours, has hosted thousands of food tours and now adding a happy hour jaunt.  The popular Downtown West Palm Beach Food Tour was named a “Top 10 Tour Experience in the United States” by TripAdvisor. Now they are adding a brilliant Happy Hour Tour!

The newly debuted Happy Hour Tour is described as “a cocktail party on the move”. The tour includes three full-size cocktails, three appetizers, and a fully guided tour. You will hear stories of old speakeasies and scandals. All Along the way, guests will discover cocktail-crafting tips and be treated to exclusive access and VIP perks like bartender demonstrations, chef meet-and-greets, and cocktail…

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Summertime is hot, hot, hot! Thankfully, there is refuge! South Florida residents know you must find alternatives from the beach and pool.  Check out these family fun locales if you are looking to keep cool this summer in Palm Beach County.

iFly

iFly is an awesome place in South Florida where visitors can go indoor skydiving by jumping into a wind tunnel. It will cool you down quickly.  Best of all, there is no reason you also do not have to jump out of a perfectly good plane. 

Where: 11690 West State Road 84, Davie. 954-280-4359.

Rapids Water Park

Grab some Dippin' Dots, an inner tube and float down the lazy river for ultimate cool down at Rapids Water Park. Thrill seekers can cool off at any of the 42 water slides from Big Thunder…

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The South Florida Fair is at this juncture to celebrate Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary! The South Florida Fair will feature its original theme of “An Earthly A-Fair”. Visit the fairgrounds between May 7, 2021 - May 23, 2021 and check out all the attractions at 9067 Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach.  Over 200 rides and games, both indoor and outdoor attractions to amuse the family. Do not forget to leave your diet at home and enjoy all the South Florida Fair favorite foods (fried Oreos, corn dogs, cotton candy, etc.) to everyone’s favorite pig racing! 

North America’s largest traveling Ferris wheel, the Midway Sky Eye, is more than 150 feet in the air.  The giant Ferris wheel is centerstage on the thrilling midway.  The midway is where…

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Palm Beach County bunch aficionados and cocktail fanatics mark your calendars.  May 16, 2021 is National Mimosa Day! This elegant mixed drink, which is equal parts brut champagne and fruit juice, usually orange juice, has become a brunch staple.

The drink dates to the 1920’s. It is extremely likely that the concoction got its name from the yellow flower native to Australia, the Mimosa flower.  In the 1940’s, Alfred Hitchcock popularizes the mimosa drink in the U.S., and it soars in popularity.

Mimosas and brunch go together like eggs and bacon, pancakes and syrup, or orange juice and…champagne.  Mimosas do not always have to be made with orange juice. Try substituting it with your favorite fruit juice instead. Cranberry, grapefruit, and…

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The South Beach Wine & Food Festival hits the beach and other spots throughout Palm Beach and Broward County. Tons of different dinners, parties, and wine tastings to choose from in various fun spots in Southeast Florida.

The festival, which runs from Thursday, May 20, to Sunday, May 23, will differ from years past due to pandemic-related safety measures. 

There will be four events:

+ May 20, 2021 is an indoor-outdoor tour of the Delray Beach Market Food Hall, 33 SE Third Avenue, Delray Beach with “MasterChef” Season 10 finalist Nick DiGiovanni.

+ May 21, 2021 features a Fort Lauderdale dinner at Riviera by Fabio Viviani, 525 South Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale with Viviani and celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito.

+ May…

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Grandview Public Market, in the Warehouse District of West Palm Beach, is presenting FREE performances this summer to benefit local charities. From May through August, the concerts will be the last Saturday of each month. Twenty percent of the bar will be donated to the featured charity.  Additional money for the charities may be donated at the Grandview Public Market’s vendors point-of-sale.

Grandview Public Market’s mission is to introduce distinctive culinary and cultural experiences to its visitors and grow a community where everyone is included.  The Warehouse District is made up of a series of industrial buildings that are converting into something unique. The neighborhood is quickly becoming home to artists, entrepreneurs, and tastemakers. 

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