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The Norton Museum of Art was founded in 1941 by Ralph H Norton and his wife Elizabeth. Norton was an industrialist in Chicago who headed the Acme Steel Company. The museum came about because him and his wife used to collect items and art to decorate their home.

The couple retired in 1935 and began spending more time in Palm Beach County. Not knowing what to do with their giant art collection and sculptures they decided to create their own museum in West Palm Beach. Construction began on the Norton Gallery and the School of Art in 1940 in West Palm Beach and opened a year later to the public in February of 1941.

Today, the museum’s permanent collection consists of more than 7,600 works in five cultural departments, European, Chinese, American, Contemporary…

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Hoffman’s Chocolates turns into a Winter Wonderland every holiday season.

The chocolate factory transforms overnight and features more than 100,000 LED holiday lights, amazing holiday displays, a giant 12-foot Christmas tree, chocolate making classes, Menorah Lighting ceremonies, photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and much more. There will also be a Holiday Ice Skating Rink located in the front of the factory.

Winter Wonderland is open every night expect Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from now until December 30th. Santa Claus will be in the gardens every night through December 23rd from 6 pm to 10 pm.

The Hoffman’s Chocolate Factory is located at 5190 Lake Worth Road, Greenacres.

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Deck the Palms Boutique Market is back again for another holiday season and is being held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach this weekend.

The fun and cheerful holiday market is in its 11th year and is hosted by the Palm Beach County Women’s Junior League and the market showcases vendors from local shops and boutiques that feature unique items perfect for yourself, your home or the perfect holiday gift.

Some of the items being sold by local vendors include fine jewelry, home décor, men and women’s apparel, children’s goods and toys, artisanal foods and much more.

The Women’s Junior League is an organization of women committed to over years of service to the community. The organization aims to promote volunteer hours, charitable…

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The holidays are fast approaching and luckily for us here in South Florida there is plenty of great attractions and sightseeing spots for you to bring your loved ones. Whether you have guests visiting or visiting the area yourself, here are some of the best attractions in Palm Beach County.

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum:
Since the lighthouse opened to the public in 1973, visitors and locals have been able to learn about the history of the area and the historic lighthouse. After checking out the museum and the lighthouse grounds, visitors are allowed to climb the 105 steps to the top of the lighthouse tower to see some of the best views in Palm Beach County. Tours are open daily from 10 am to 5 pm, closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New…

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Riverbend Park in Jupiter is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department and is located on Indiantown Road.

The park is a little over 665 acres and recently has undergone some renovations to improve the park. The new improvements this year are an observation area, outdoor picnic pavilion, new kayak launching stations, parking lot and more.

Riverbend is becoming the popular hotspot among the locals. The park has several rivers running through the middle including the Loxahatchee River, wildlife such as turkey and deer, biking and hiking trails, fishing in fresh water, picnic areas, kayak and canoe launches, equestrian trails, over 5 miles of waterways and much more.

Riverbend is also home to the Loxahatchee Battlefield, the Second…

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The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens is getting ready for the holiday season. Holiday events are starting to take place this week.

Gardens Mall Holiday Events Schedule:

Kids Corner Holiday Shop: From this Friday, November 15th through Tuesday, December 24th, children are invited to attend and shop with Santa’s helpers to find the ultimate gifts for their families and friends this holiday season. The Kids Corner Holiday Shop is open during the regular Mall hours and is located on the second level near Nordstrom’s.

Santa Photos: Santa is arriving this Saturday, November 16th and will stay until Monday, December 24th. All are welcomed to come and pose with Santa in his enchanted garden on the first floor of the mall, near Macy’s.

Holiday Gift Wrap Suite: If…

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The Palm Beach International Airport has been ranked one of the Top Airports in the United States. The medium sized airport ranked number 8 on the Conde Nast Traveler’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards, ranked the 5th Best Medium Sized Airport in the J.D. Power North American Airport Satisfaction Study and the 8th Best Domestic Airport by Travel and Leisure.

The airport is less than 2.5 miles west of downtown West Palm Beach and just a short few minutes off I-95 for easy accessibility from all of South Florida. The manageable sized airport based on studies takes roughly 15 minutes from when you Check-In at Ticketing and through Security and to your gate for your next flight. The airport is also very user friendly and is packed with many restaurants, luxury pet…

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Head to the Royal Poinciana Plaza on Saturday mornings for their Weekend Wellness Series. Every Saturday throughout the year, the luxury shopping and dining center in Palm Beach hosts different fitness classes outside.

Every week the fitness classes rotate and there is a different class or type of fitness every week. The fitness classes are free and take place in the Plaza’s west courtyard. In addition to the fitness classes, there is also special discounts on breakfast at Sant Ambroeus, 20% off at Celis Produce Juice Bar and Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D wellness shots done by MDBeauty Labs.

The next Weekend Wellness Series class is this Saturday, November 16th at 9:30 am. The fitness class this week is Squeeze Pilates -Tri-Flow.

Weekend Wellness Schedule:
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On the third Saturday of every month, a large group from Blue Friends and the public get together and hosts their monthly Beach Clean Up.

The Beach Clean Up takes place along the beaches of Juno Beach. The Clean Up last approximately an hour and you are asked to bring gardening gloves, buckets and sun protection to help participate.

Following the Beach Clean Up, there will be a light breakfast sponsored by Whole Foods Market in Palm Beach Gardens and complimentary coffee by Oceana Coffee.

The Beach Clean Up’s are to help to keep our beaches clean that thousands of sea turtles gather and nest along the shores of Juno Beach. By keeping the beaches clean, the sea turtle nests and sea turtles can stay strong and heathy.

Beach Clean Up Details:
When: Saturday,…

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Join the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum for their Annual Rendezvous at the Light fundraiser to help benefit the lighthouse.

The annual waterfront fundraiser is back for another year and this year the event plans to be better than ever. The fundraiser is the biggest fundraiser held at the Jupiter Lighthouse and the proceeds go towards helping to lighthouse run and operate, help to preserve the heritage site and help to promote more educational programs.

Top area restaurants and breweries get together for one night to bring delicious food and drinks to the event. In addition to the great food and drinks, there will be a spectacular silent auction, live music and entertainment and much more.

Tickets are required to attend the event and are $100 dollars…

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