Since opening their doors, Big Dog Ranch Rescue has saved over 50,000 dogs and has redefined rescue facility standards. Add a joyful, wagging tail to your family by visiting Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee Groves. Big Dog Ranch Rescue was founded in 2008 and their mission is to save 5,000 dogs every year, to heal them and place them with loving families and to educate people about the proper care for dogs, as well as educating the public on the importance of spaying and neutering.

Big Dog Ranch Rescue was founded on the idea that every dog deserves to live and, most importantly, to live a full and happy life. They have been devoted to creating a healing community for dogs, both big and small, who have been neglected, abandoned, and mistreated…

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum presents “Twilight Yoga at the Jupiter Light”. The Lighthouse is located at 500 Captain Armour’s Way,  in Jupiter. On Monday evenings at sunset experience the serenity of yoga on the Lighthouse Deck. Experienced Yoga Instructor Mary Veal will lead the yoga practice. Stay fit, flexible, and calm the mind in this all-levels class where beginners are welcomed and encouraged! 

It is requested that you bring a yoga mat and a water bottle. Unfortunately, yoga mats cannot be provided. Mats will be placed six’ apart or more to adhere to C.D.C. guidelines.

Meet at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Museum 10 minutes prior to start time. All participants must sign a waiver. Twilight Yoga is weather dependent, and yogis…

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Palm Beach County schools will be closed on Primary Election Day. Tuesday, August 23, 2022, is Primary Election Day in Palm Beach County. In addition to other polling sites throughout the County, more than one hundred District-operated campuses will serve as polling places on that day, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. As such, schools will be closed and there will be no classes for Palm Beach County District students.

The use of school-based sites as polling places is in accordance with F.S. 101.71 which states in part that “public, tax-supported buildings shall be made available for use as polling places upon the request of the supervisor of elections.” Additionally, F.S. 1013.10 states in part that “the board may permit the use of educational…

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You may have seen it mentioned in countless Palm Beach County luxury listings or you know friends or family members who cannot live without one. You may have one yourself without even knowing it, but what exactly is a “chef’s kitchen”? A chef’s kitchen is one that is designed and laid out to meet the needs of a professional chef, or people who like to cook like one. In real estate listings and advertisements, the term is used often and loosely, without any real objective meaning. However, there are certain features, standards, and appliances that raise the bar and elevate a normal kitchen into the range of what a real chef would want and need.

Chef’s kitchens tend to be large spaces with an open floor plan, good traffic flow, and room for multiple…

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As they say, “a day late and a dollar short,” but in fact, we are years and years too late! Read on and be astonished about what you could buy for $1.00 back in the day. In 1821, land in Jupiter was sold for just $1.00 an acre! Florida became a formal state of the colonies in 1821 and a property-owner named Don Eusebio Gomez considered releasing acreage he owned.

In 1815, the King and Queen of Spain had awarded Don Eusebio Gomez 12,000 acres. The land was an area bordering the Indian and Loxahatchee Rivers, as well as a barrier island between the Jupiter Inlet and the St. Lucie Inlet.

The granted land to Gomez was for his “services to the crown.”  He was a merchant/shipper and a defender of St. Augustine. When Florida became a U.S. territory all…

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Discover Old School Square,  a National Historic Site in Delray Beach located at 51 North Swinton Avenue. Here are beautifully restored, early 20th-century school buildings that served the Delray Beach community with visual and performing arts, entertainment, and enrichment.

Old School Square and the Crest Theatre are in the heart of downtown Delray Beach. This award-winning, nationally recognized arts center successfully combined historic preservation and the arts. It became the catalyst for the 1990’s revitalization of downtown Delray Beach.

The Crest Theatre is housed in the restored 1925 Delray High School building on the Old School Square campus in Delray Beach. It was dedicated in 1993…

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Boca Raton is a spectacular South Florida city with amazing shopping, dining, and entertainment. This is a Palm Beach County gem of a city that offers the best in south Florida living and lifestyle. Here are five fun and interesting thing that make Boca Raton a lavish place to live and a super place to visit.

Boca Raton Resort

The Boca Raton Resort is part of the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts by the Hilton Hotels. This exclusive South Florida resort features unparalleled luxury amenities including the Waldorf Astoria Spa, tennis facilities, golfing, a private beach, and other activities including water sports and a marina. 

Sugar Sand Park 

Sugar Sands Park of Boca Raton is a 132-acre park comprised of the Children's Science Exploratorium,…

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Enjoy world-class performing arts on the lawn in beautiful Lake Worth. Lake Worth is offering an opportunity for a lovely outdoor weekend activity. Free live music.  The 2022 season of Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America showcases twenty-six live and in-person music, dance, and theater events produced in partnership with a diverse and storied lineup of New York City’s performing arts institutions. Over 20 of this season’s events are available to live stream.

Performances often are featured 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Sundays in Bryant Park Amphitheater, 100 South Golfview Road, Lake Worth Beach. Feel free to bring your own beverages, blankets, snacks, or chairs. The following is a list of remaining live shows to catch at Bryant Park’s Picnic…

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Theatre Arts Production is offering free tickets for a live musical performance in Wellington. “Matilda The Musical” will be presented on August 19-20, 2022. The musical's narrative centers on Matilda, a precocious 5-year-old girl with the gift of telekinesis. She loves reading and overcomes obstacles caused by her family and school. Additionally, Matilda helps her favorite teacher regain her life. 

The gifted and bright little girl develops a love of reading. In the face of her contemptuous parents and difficult principal at school, Matilda incorporates rebellion with her magical powers. The production takes place at Wellington High School, 2101 Greenview Shores Boulevard, in Wellington. 

The idea of Theatre Arts Production, a nonprofit theatre…

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End the summer season with a romantic beach picnic. Visit the internet to get event styling ideas. Consider some suggestions for a “Do it Yourself” version.  If you are not a DIY person, call an expert like The Magical Table, in Jupiter, which specializes in tea parties, beach picnics, special gatherings, marriage proposals, and unique events.  

A romantic sunset beach picnic is a lovely evening on the beach. Enjoy the last light of the day where the sun slowly sets as you enjoy the crystal blue seas.  There is something just inherently romantic about watching and listening to the water.  Get cozy with your partner and enjoy as the sun's colors change and the sky's colors turn darker by the minute. Lay down next to each other as you watch the…

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