Peaceful Mind, Peaceful Life Wellness Series is dedicated to fostering inner peace and wellness by educating and inspiring individuals.  Additionally, establishing community through mindfulness practices, online resources, and programs. Barb Schmidt is renowned practitioner, here in the Boca Raton area, of mindfulness and meditation for over 30 years. The soothing sounds of the Atlantic Ocean and seagulls can only do so much.  Add some guidance and foster greater inner peace and well being with the Peaceful Mind series.

In 2011, she founded the nonprofit organization Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life. She has taught meditation workshops at Nova Southeastern University and at Florida Atlantic University as part of the Peace, Justice & Human Rights…

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West Palm Beach has a bustling nightlife which, of course, includes some great live music. Here’s our guide to a few of the best bars and restaurants in West Palm Beach where you can catch some live tunes.

Blue Martini

Blue Martini in West Palm Beach has live music and entertainment nightly. Click here for event schedule.

Where: 550 S Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach

The Blind Monk

From Sunday brunch tunes to Live Tunes Tuesdays, The Blind Monk offers live music multiple times during the week. Click here for event schedule.

Where: 410 Evernia Street, West Palm Beach

Respectable Street

Enjoy a combination of music by DJs and performances by local and national talent (targeting the alternative crowd) at this Clematis Street…

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Thanksgiving gatherings in Palm Beach County may be different than in other parts of the United States just in part due to the glorious weather!  Bright skies, pleasant climate, and cool breezes are easy justifications to stay out of the kitchen and go outside with visiting family and friends.

Make time for a round of golf at one of the many signature golf courses in the Jupiter area. Have a smashing tennis match or a leisurely day at the beach with guests by simplifying the Thanksgiving menu just a smidge. Merely prepare some things in advance.  While the turkey is roasting away in the oven, nibble on a couple of The Food Network elegant light bites and reminisce on all things for which you are grateful.

Prosciutto and Cheddar Fig Slices

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Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge Has Four continuous beachfront lots on Jupiter Island’s North Beach Road, in Hobe Sound.  They were donated by the Coast Guard, increasing the federally protected sea turtle nesting habitat. The beach is one of the most productive sea turtle nesting habitats in the U.S., the refuge's website says.

The 1,095-acre sanctuary’s natural habitat — sand pine scrub, mangrove forests, and miles of coastal dunes — supports about 40 plant and animal species listed as endangered, threatened, or of special concern.

To expand the refuge, the U.S. House passed the Jupiter Island Land Transfer Act, introduced by U.S. Rep. Brian Mast.

Palm Beach County has become a haven for turtles and Loggerheads especially due to local…

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The holidays are here!  Planning a holiday meal is a lot of work. Some years, it just makes sense to skip the hard work and go straight to the part where you are enjoying a delicious dinner, a glass or two of wine, and a relaxing day with your loved ones.  Whole Foods in Palm Beach Gardens is offering plenty of complete holiday meal packages.  There are so many options one is sure to be perfect for your feast.

Order your Whole Foods holiday meal at least 48 hours before you plan to pick it up.  The Classic Roast Turkey Dinner for 8 is $140.  A paleo-friendly turkey dinner for 4 people at $90.  You can get the classic dinner for 4 people or 12 people at different price points.  They are also offering a Festive Feast for 12 people is $299. There is…

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Palm Beach County residents and guests should get out of the kitchen and head out to the KITCHEN for dinner. KITCHEN, in West Palm Beach, and KITCHEN NORTH, in Palm Beach Gardens, is a contemporary American eatery centering on enthusiastically prepared, refined, and flavorful cuisine.  The KITCHEN offers warm and welcoming service staff and excellent food.

Passion, discipline, and the constant pursuit of excellence ensure high-quality food and service at the KITCHEN. Chef Matthew Byrne and his team prepare modern American cuisine using the highest quality seasonal and local ingredients to create a menu that is approachable, refined, and interesting.

The eatery invites you to come to enjoy a meal in their "kitchen".  It is assured that they will make…

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Sea Glass is the newest luxury oceanfront condominium development being constructed on Jupiter Island.  The exclusive condominium development is located directly on the sand.  It offers 21 residences, including 2 penthouses with large rooftop terraces.  The 10 story condominium is perfectly situated on the southern end of Jupiter Island and it is surrounded by two protected preserves. The luxury “boutique” style condominium development is nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway on exclusive Jupiter Island in the Village of Tequesta.

With a projected completion timeframe of Fall 2022, each of these expansive three-and four-bedroom corner residences maximizes unobstructed, panoramic ocean-to-Intracoastal vistas, and spans 3,781…

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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 a wonderful farmers' market 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 24, 2021. It features fresh produce, seafood, artisan cheeses, baked goods, arts and crafts, photography, and more just in time for Thanksgiving cooking.  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…

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Thanksgiving turkey giveaway this Sunday to benefit kids and local families in need. The free event kicks off at 9 a.m. and ends when the last turkey is gone. With a bumpy economy and the coronavirus pandemic still looming, one West Palm Beach company wants to make 2021 a year to remember, instead of one to forget. And it’ll do it with the help of some local heroes. 

In the first of two holiday initiatives, Safebound Moving & Storage is giving away 500 turkeys on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. to feed families in need this Thanksgiving. The drive to bring holiday cheer is a joint effort with the West Palm Beach Police Department and the West Palm Beach Police Athletic League. 

In December, Safebound Moving & Storage will team up again…

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OpenTable has determined that Delray Beach has a neighborhood cafe jewel in Joseph’s Wine Bar and Café.  It offers a wide array of wines, a full-service liquor bar and Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Joseph’s Wine Bar and Café is an elegant yet romantic bistro, located in the heart of Pineapple Grove in Delray Beach, Florida. Its charm will embrace you with its warmth and exquisite ambiance. It is located at 200 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Suite 107 in Delray Beach.

Joseph’s Wine Bar and Café has an intimate and classy atmosphere with a private and quite ambiance, it is ideal for a wonderful meal with close friends and family or for that special date with a loved one.

Joseph’s Wine Bar and Café boasts over 2,000 bottles of wine and an extensive…

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