For the past 30 years, the Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center has sponsored the Art Fest by the Sea in Juno Beach.

Residents and snow birds come together for this springtime tradition of walking along the A1A oceanfront and discovering creations from more than 300 vendors! Get visually inspired by paintings, life-size sculptures, photography, and many other mediums. This is your chance to appreciate and purchase art that appeals to you.

The event takes place tomorrow, March 10th, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. It's gonna be a great day to be on the waterfront with sunny skies and a nice high of 75. 

There's no cost to attend the art stroll. Free parking and shuttles will be available at the FPL Lot at 700 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach (just off of U.S.…

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The 5th annual Palm Beach County Mayor's Ball hosted by the Homeless Coalition takes place this Saturday, March 10th at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.

Proceeds from the gala benefit the non-profit Coalition's "Creating Housing Opportunities" program, which moves homeless families and individuals into permanent housing. The ball is the only one to help all sections of the county. 

Guests will enjoy this red carpet event, complete with complimentary valet parking, a tent city, cocktails, dinner, dancing, and surprise entertainment. 

The night will be focused on the homeless issue in our area, with stories about how the program has helped improve the quality of life for many people. To date, the CHO program has moved 1,308 people…

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Throughout the year, Juno Beach's "Friends of the Arts" sponsor shows to display at the Juno Beach Town Center, featuring work from local artists.

The newest gallery, "Beauty on the Rocks," showcases the incredible paintings of Tina Nolan Caruso, a Jupiter local. 

Caruso is known for painting natural Florida landscapes, seascapes, and wildlife. "Beauty on the Rocks" is a collection of seascape paintings from area beaches erecting Anastasia Limestone, like Blowing Rocks Preserve in Hobe Sound, and the House of Refuge in Stuart. 

Her paintings will be on display through mid-April on weekdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Stop by the Juno Beach Town Center and see awesome work from talented local artists. 

340 Ocean Drive, Juno Beach, Fl 33408.

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Bolay, an increasingly popular healthy food eatery, just opened a new location on Okeechobee Boulevard in West Palm Beach. 

The unique restaurant opened its first Palm Beach County location in Boca Raton's Polo Shoppes just over a year ago, and has already grown fast enough to open a new spot off I-95 in West Palm. 

The secret to their success, according to co-founder and president Chris Gannon, is both the food and the staff. 

The restaurant is centered around clean, nutritious eating, offering a selection of grains, vegetables, and meats for customizable bowls. You don't have to go with a salad; choose a base like rice or noodles, and add nutrient rich veggies and proteins like quinoa, roasted butternut squash, smoky cauliflower, chicken,…

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The cooler weekend weather comes just in time for two great outdoor festivals in Palm Beach and Martin Counties. Stop by both if you have time!

1. The 5th Annual Plein Air Festival

The Plein Air Festival is a week-long series of events revolving around paintings that capture our local scenery. Plein air painting is simply painting outdoors, as 35 award-winning artists and local artists capture a shot of beautiful sites in Palm Beach and Martin Counties. The public can observe artists painting out in the open at points of interest. The paintings resonate with locals because they are some of our favorite spots and are a visual record of history. 

When artists are finished, their work goes up at the Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery in Tequesta,…

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WalletHub, a personal finance website, has just released its 2018 Property Taxes by State report, comparing home and vehicle taxes across the country.

Every year, the average American household spends $2,197 on real-estate property taxes, and 27 states charge an additional $436 for vehicle property taxes.

Florida, however, has a much lower tax burden, with no state income tax and residents don't have to pay any vehicle property taxes. The property tax rate in Florida is neither on the high or low end of the list, ranking in the middle at 27th out of 50 states and the District of Columbia.

This is good news for Florida residents- more money in your pockets.

To see the report by WalletHub which includes insight from finance experts,…

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Looking for a new hobbie? Try drawing with the Fundamentals of Art classes at the Society of the Four Arts.

Build the skills needed for a strong foundation when drawing, painting, and sculpting. You'll use still life, figure models, and real world examples so you can learn how to break down subjects into simple forms- the key to successful art. These classes are taught by a professional and valuable for all experience levels.

The courses are taught by Pat Crowley, an award-winning political cartoonist, founding member of The Hill newspaper in Washington D.C., and art director for the Palm Beach Post for more than 30 years. Outside of his studio in West Palm, he travels around Palm Beach County teaching people how to draw and paint. 

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Attention parents of young kids! The Town of Jupiter Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department is hosting a free event called 'Connecting Cops & Toddlers' on Tuesday, March 6th, where you can bring your child to meet local officers from the Jupiter Police Department.

Officers' relationships with kids are critical in today's society. Start them off young with this awesome opportunity to show them all the work our town heroes do like fighting crime and keeping our neighborhoods safe! 

Your toddler will get to listen to a police story from Officer Sherry Bodenheimer and Officer Chip Crawford, see JPD police gear, and explore the police cruisers!

There will be plenty of fun things to do and of course, there's snacks.

Bring your…

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Monday doesn't have to be boring! Head over to Johnny Q's in West Palm next Monday for an evening of fun- painting, drinking, and socializing.

Johnny Q's Restaurant & Sports Lounge is a great little spot in the village of Palm Springs that locals love for the friendly atmosphere, laid back vibe, and affordable food and drinks. 

On March 5th they'll be hosting a "pARTy" painting Flamingo lovers! $20 covers your supplies and instruction and you get to keep your painting when you're finished. The Flamingo lovers are two birds whose neck and heads form a heart. Paint whatever background you want and take your art home to show your future home guests!

Have some fun at this cool event next Monday, bring your coworkers, spouse, or whoever you want!…

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The newest year-to-year marketing report from the Florida Association of Realtors shows a double digit increase in closed sales on single-family homes $600,000+ in Palm Beach County.

When comparing year-to-year numbers in January, we see that the overall inventory in Palm Beach County is down and median sale price has gone up. This is a good incentive for those thinking of listing and also a nudge for potential buyers to hop to it.

Closed sales in January were 1,103 in 2018 and 1,146 in 2017, a 3.8% decrease.

In the luxury category however, closings on residential homes $600,000-$999,999 increased 11.8% and home sales in the $1 million+ increased a whopping 28.4%. 

Jeffery Levine, President Elect of Realtors of the Palm Beaches &…

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