Martin County is home to an award-winning apiary. Hani Honey Company, located at 5219 S.E. Ebbtide Avenue, Stuart is a family-owned apiary.  An apiary is a location where beehives of honeybees are kept. “tending bees with care and placing the girls in optimal foraging environments to harvest fresh, Florida local, delicious, award-winning Wildflower Honey”.  Hani Honey Company specializes in producing honey from whatever is blooming in the region every season. It is an all-natural process without heat allowing all of the bees amazing work to remain in the natural honey.

Beekeeping, or apiculture, is the care of honeybees that ensures that they produce more honey than they can use. An apiary typically consists of many separate beehives. Hani Honey…

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Veterans Day is all about honoring those who have served our country. It is a time for Americans to pay respects to those who have served. It is with Honor, Respect, and Gratitude…Thank you!

The holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country's service and was originally called Armistice Day. It fell on November 11th, 1918, as that was the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. Nonetheless, in 1954, the holiday was changed to Veterans Day to incorporate all veterans in all wars.  When originally celebrated as Armistice Day, the day marked the end of World War I, formally recognized on the “11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month” in 1918. Today we continue to celebrate the day…

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The Abacoa Green Market, organized and started by restauranteur Ryan Witkowski, owner of Stadium Grill, kicked off at the beginning of October.  The Abacoa Green Market is held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The green market is every Wednesday at the Abacoa Amphitheatre in Jupiter.  

The next market is November 10, 2021. It features fresh produce, seafood, artisan cheeses, baked goods, arts and crafts, photography, and more. Find the green market at 1260 University Boulevard, Abacoa Amphitheater, in Jupiter.  Live music by Balatovis, specialty vendors, locally handmade artisanal goods, curated art, and more!

For more information, or becoming a vendor, please email abacoagreenmarket@gmail.com.

 

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The 10th Annual Chili Cook-Off and Beer Tasting Event honors Palm Beach County local heroes on Saturday, November 13th, 2021, between 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM. The chili cookoff will take place at One Main Street, in Tequesta.  

The food festival will be a full day of fun, food, and honoring our local heroes. The day will entail:

 - An award ceremony honoring WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Wounded Veterans, and Gold Star Families. 

- Military flyovers from the US Coast Guard, PBC Sheriff's Office, and the Pratt Whitney Black Hawk.

 - 32 Teams from public safety, military, and the private sector compete for the best chili; Judging is done by15 local celebrity judges; there is also a People's Choice Award voted on by all attendees.

 - Craft beer…

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The Fall leaves do not change color here in Palm Beach County unless you consider palms turning from bright green to brown.  While fall is known as a sweater, pie, and soup season, for most of the country, it should also be known as the ultimate beverage season, too. Think about it: Pumpkin spice lattes, apple cider, and a medley of delicious fall cocktails are just the ticket on a chilly day.

These autumnal drinks are warm and cozy, yet chilled. Here in the Palm Beach County area, some are cold for those who love icy beverages year-round!  Try one of these delicious, iced autumn beverages to get into the season:

Palm Beach County Pumpkin Chilly Iced Espresso:

Ingredients:

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk

2…

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Catch a world premiere exhibition at the first-ever virtual reality expedition of Machu Picchu.  The exhibit opened October 16, 2021, at the Boca Museum of Art and will run through March 6, 2022. “Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru” showcases these rich histories and traditions. The Boca Museum is located at 501 Plaza Real in Boca Raton.  State-of-the-art drone-virtual reality technology was used to film the location providing a never-before-seen look at the mythical landmark.

Through cinematic motion chairs and virtual reality headsets, visitors experience the sights, sounds, and breathtaking vistas of the ancient city 7,000 feet above sea level as if they are there. Roaring jaguars, screaming macaws, and torrential rainfall envelop…

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What can you do to add a substantial component of well-being to your everyday routine? There are a few ways to find your focus and become a happier person, better equipped to handle things. The Yoga Room is located on Cypress Drive in Tequesta.  It is a cozy space filled with a staff of remarkable, certified teachers.  The Yoga Room offers Vinyasa, Yin, and Restorative styles of yoga. 

Present-day life is complicated and full of stress. Balancing a healthy family, social life and prosperous business can seem like an impossible task. Putting out fires all day long at work and home can take a toll on your well-being. Trying to find peace within the issues of everyday life can become an additional stress factor.

The Yoga Room is a place to find…

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Living in the Palm Beach County area has many advantages. One is being able to take your boat and grab something to eat. Many popular and award-winning restaurants are in Palm Beach Gardens and in 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.

Jupiter Restaurants on Water:

Guanabanas:

Café Des Artistes:

The Woods:

Square Grouper:

U-Tiki Beach:

Dive Bar:

The Lucky Shuck:

Beacon:

Topside:

Palm Beach Gardens Restaurants on Water:

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Hopefully, you remembered to change the clocks back an hour Southeast Floridians.  Simple question, when does daylight savings start? When does daylight savings end?  Maybe, you wonder How Many Days till Daylight Savings 2021?  When do we Fall Back in 2021?

Here is just a friendly reminder of this weekend's time change. Remember to set your clocks back one hour. Currently, most of the United States begins Daylight Savings at exactly 2:00 am on the 2nd Sunday in March. Daylight Savings then reverts to Standard Time on the 1st Sunday in November which answers the question when do we Fall Back? 

Make sure to set the clock back one hour on November 7, 2021, at 2:00 am.  It will get darker earlier in the evening, and the sun will rise bright…

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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center announced recently that they will continue their partnership with the Palm Beach fashion icon and line, Lilly Pulitzer for their weekly Beach Clean-Ups on Juno Beach. The year-round sponsorship will include hosting specialty events throughout Palm Beach County Lilly Pulitzer retail stores and highlighting two local and late pioneering women Lilly Pulitzer and Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s, Eleanor Fletcher.

Every Saturday morning, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center hosts its weekly Beach Clean-Up along the beach near the center. The weekly beach cleanups provide a fun opportunity for locals to help keep our beautiful beaches and towns clean of debris and litter. Clean-Ups are important now more than ever. Beginning…

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