The 5th Annual Wounded Veterans Relief Fund 5k Run/Walk honors those who are serving and those who have served the United States. This 5k raises funds to help Florida veterans who find themselves on the verge of homelessness. The Wounded Veterans Relief Fund provides veterans with housing and transportation assistance, activities, and resources to help them find their new "normal". Their mission is to save lives and keep families together. 

Not only is this 5k for a great cause, but it winds through our beloved scenic Riverbend Park, along the Loxahatchee River, and through Battefield Park. T-shirts and finisher medals are guaranteed for the first 400 registrants.

Date: Saturday, November 16th, 2019

Time: 7:45am - 10:00am

Location: Riverbend…

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Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium is hosting a casino night this Saturday! Put on your poker face and try your hand at roulette, blackjack, craps, and more! This event raises money for Families First of Palm Beach County, a non-profit who provides a hand-up to families so they can find their way back to self-sufficiency and provide safe, loving homes for their children. Services are directed toward famly strengthening, health, behavioral health, and housing.

Date: Saturday, November 16th, 2019

Time: 5:00pm - 10:00pm

Location: Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, 4751 Main Street, Jupiter FL

Tickets are $100 per person, $175 per couple, and can be purchased at the gate.

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The young friends of Friends of Jupiter Beach is back and actively serving the Jupiter community.  On the 3rd Sunday of the month, from 4 - 5:30 PM, local are students gather at Ocean Cay Park for Students from local and neighboring high schools are invited to join the group for a beach cleanup. These students are earning volunteer hours for school as well as helping keep Jupiter beaches clean. 

These budding, philanthropic environmentalists are becoming the next generation of emerging environmental stewards.  The foundation has been laid for them by responsible parents and adults.  They know the importance of preserving Jupiter beaches.  They are acutely aware of the impact the condition of the beach environment has on its’ habitat and marine…

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Even though Palm Beach County has some exemplary public school options, some parents choose to enroll their children in private schools. There are almost 150 private schools in Palm Beach County serving more than 29,000 students.

When relocating to a new community, it’s important to make the right decision when evaluating your children’s education opportunities. Luckily, quality education is abundant in Palm Beach County. Below is a list of private education options for High School students in the Palm Beach County area.  

 

American Heritage School, Delray Beach FL

www.ahschool.com

American Heritage School is nationally-recognized as a rigorous college preparatory day school with a technologically advanced campus. More than 60% of the…

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The School District of Palm Beach County is the tenth largest in the nation and the fifth largest in the State of Florida serving more than 193,000 students who speak 146 languages and dialects. As the largest employer in Palm Beach County, the school district has 22,340 employees, including more than 12,900 teachers. Considering graduation rate, college readiness*, and student-to-teacher ratio, below are the top 5 public high schools in Palm Beach County. All five of these schools happen to be magnet schools, which means that all residents of Palm Beach County are eligible to apply for attendance regardless of zoning.

 

1. Suncoast Community High School, Riviera Beach FL

Suncoast Community High School is a “magnet school” which means that all…

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 While three more rounds of cold air will sweep across the central and eastern United States through next week, South Florida is still warm and sunny! According to The Weather Channel’s 10-day weather forecast, the lowest daytime temperature we’re expecting is 72 degrees, providing for plenty of beach days ahead.

Our only obstacle may be rain, which is why Jupiter Inlet District has made it simple to check weather on the beach by providing a live streaming beach cam. Here is a great link for you to save if you’d like to check up on your local beach from the comfort of your own home: Jupiter Inlet Webcam

While people who live in other states are bundling up for the beginning of winter, South Floridians are continuing to enjoy family time on the beach!

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Still looking for a healthy alternative to fast food … burger and fries not cutting it right now? Find a nutritious alternative with a Mediterranean-style, DIY bowl spot in Palm Beach Gardens.  Olive U Mediterranean Grill located at 2632 PGA Blvd. (in the Trader Joe’s plaza), Palm Beach Gardens offers a fresh, focused menu.

if you’re trying to move away from the convenience of processed and takeout foods. But the Mediterranean diet can be an inexpensive as well as a satisfying and very healthy way to eat.  A true Mediterranean diet is based on the region’s traditional fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, seafood, olive oil, and dairy. That’s how the inhabitants of Crete, Greece, and southern Italy ate 60+ years ago. Their rates of chronic disease were…

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Healthy lifestyle and eating healthy habits in Palm Beach County are certain.  Delight in the picturesque settings and delightful year-round weather. Being able to enjoy all the beauty Palm Beach County has to offer, in the most optimal of health, is a goal for many.  Living by the Atlantic Ocean doesn’t mean everyone has perfect bodies, but most try to maintain a healthy lifestyle.  

Palm Beach County is the home of many fit lifestyle residents and visitors.   A recent survey led by Dietspotlight, an association that is dedicated to helping people adopt healthy eating and lifestyle habits.  The survey showed that residents of Palm Beach County in Florida are less obese than the rest of the nation.

The human body is a brilliant creation that is…

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The Wellington Cruise In car show is happening tonight at the Wellington Marketplace. This is the perfect event to walk around and check out some nice classic cars. The Marketplace also has a lot of shopping and restaurants if you are looking to get something to eat.

When: April 12, 5:30 pm

Where: Wellington Marketplace - 13837 Wellington Trace, Wellington, FL 33414

Restaurants in the Wellington Marketplace include:

Yano's Italian Deli & Catering

JoJo's Raw Bar & Grill

Brooklyn Bagel of Wellington

Park Avenue BBQ & Grille

Sushi Fans Café

And more.

Click here for more information.

Asphalt Angels

The event is hosted by the Asphalt Angels. The Asphalt Angels Car Club Inc.  consists of a group of local   people   who  …

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The Village Council of Wellington and Buffalo Trace are once again hosting their beloved Bacon and Bourbon Fest. The events is held on the grounds surrounding the new Village of Wellington Community Center and amphitheater, the free event is scheduled for this Friday and Saturday, March 22nd and 23rd.

The two-day event features great live music, artist, craftsmen, and an eclectic menu of bacon-infused culinary delights and a collection of over 40 bourbons and whiskeys for your tasting pleasure. The Fest also offers participants exclusive bacon and bourbon pairing seminars including exclusive Pappy Van Winkle tastings. South Florida’s foremost Bourbon experts share the distiller’s art and patient techniques in the seminars and tastings. All intended…

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