Each year, the extravagant PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens hosts a Craft Beer Bash for the books with nearly 200 brews and hard ciders, live music, competitions, food and shopping vendors. 

The event will be held on Saturday, September 8th from 5-8 p.m. General Admission tickets are $39 ahead of time or $49 at the door which gets you unlimited beer sampling. The resort also has a room package option for $149 which includes your ticket in and luxury accommodations for the night. 

Attendees will get to vote on their favorite brews for the "People's Choice Awards" which will be for the best craft brewery and the best hard cider mill. There's also a home brewers competition where a panel of judges will award one Holy Grail of beers…

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Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches is a local member of the national organization that brings meals to elderly people in need. Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches predominantly served southern Palm Beach County when it was formed, but over recent years it has expanded to the north and is now serving residents in Jupiter as of this month.

The local organization currently has 15 people in Jupiter who will receive meals and serves more than 200 people in the county aged 65+. Sixty percent of these people are over the age of 85. 

"You didn’t expect to live to 90 years old. How do you budget for that?” asked Pam Calzadilla, president and CEO of the local branch. A longer life expectancy brings challenges later in life and many of the elderly people…

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The Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce is accepting artist applications for the upcoming 34th annual ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival which will take place from Feb 16th-18th in Jupiter. 

The award-winning 3-day outdoor festival showcases juried works from 300 artists from all over the country as well as hosts live music, interactive exhibits, demonstrations, shopping, food/drink and other fun activities.

Artist applications are now being accepted for 13 categories including "emerging artists." Entries are reviewed by an expert panel of judges and selected for 270 spaces. 

The deadline to apply is September 12th in three weeks. 

Those interested can apply and find out more information at artigras.org.

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The Countdown 2 Zero (C2Z) pet adoption event at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach is the county's largest event of its kind. More than 22 rescues will be there with over 1,000 homeless puppies, dogs, cats and kittens, rabbits and more. 

The 5th annual adoption gathering is happening on Saturday, September 8th from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. It's hosted by Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League and Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control and sponsored by the Lois Pope Life Foundation. Last year, 273 pets found a new home and organizers are hoping to help even more abandoned pets find a family this year.

"This is Palm Beach County’s largest one-day adoption event,” said Rich Anderson, Executive Director/CEO of Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, "On…

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With a shortage of supply in the housing market across the country, buyers may find themselves competing with other buyers for their dream home. It's important to be ready financially and have research done with an experienced real estate agent before going head-to-head on a bid. Here are some ways to have a competitive advantage for the home you want to purchase:

  • Get pre-approved for a loan. Don't just talk to a lender about potential loans- submit all of your required documentation to receive a pre-approval letter. 
  • Pay with cash if you can. Usually an all-cash offer will take the bid because it makes the settlement speedy and removes any financial uncertainty. Cash sales have been declining nationwide but Palm Beach County, for example,…

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Many people don't have the right impression about what factors actually attribute to credit scores, but having a better understanding of credit is very helpful for planning and budgeting.

Your credit score is factored upon missed payments, high balances and personal bankruptcy. It does not include factors like age, marital status, tax liens, medical bills less than 6 months old or civil judgements. 

FICO Score breakdown:

Payment History: 35%

Amounts Owed: 30%

Length of Credit History: 15%

Credit Mix: 10%

New Credit: 10%

You can improve your credit score by taking the following steps:

Pay bills on time every month.

Keep your balances below the credit limit. Try not to go past 40% and start paying off bills with the…

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  • With 183,000 students, Palm Beach County has the 5th largest school district in Florida and 11th largest in the nation. 

  • The A-rated district has students from more than 190 countries speaking 140 different languages.

  • It consists of 187 schools with a fast-growing charter school population.

  • The district has more than 270 award-winning Choice Programs and Career Academies.

  • It is the top performing Urban District in the state with some of the highest test scores and gradutation rates in the country.

  • More than 90% of students pursue a post-secondy education after graduation.

  • The district has a budget of $2.3 billion annually.

  • It is the largest employer in Palm Beach County with…

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On the last Thursday of the month, the Creative Arts School at the Old School Square in Delray Beach invites local residents to join a social night called Canvas & Cocktails where you can create a masterpiece and enjoy an evening of fellowship.

The classes are from 7-9 p.m. and costs $36 all-inclusive. In a nice relaxed atmosphere, you can do some therapy painting while sipping on a glass of wine, craft beer or cocktails. An instructor will teach the class step-by-step so your painting will be something amazing. There's calming music in the background and the Cornell Art Museum is open to explore. It's the perfect date night, girls night out or group get together.

For more information click here or call 561-243-7922 x 478.

Upcoming class…

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The U.S. economy has been doing well recently with job openings reaching or nearing record levels in all regions of the country. Each year, The Kiplinger Letter releases a job growth forecast for all 50 states. No surprise, Florida made it in the higher part of the list released last week ranking at #8. Here are the stats:

  • Population: 20,984,400
  • 2018 job growth: 2.3%
  • 2017 job growth: 2.2%
  • New jobs in 2018: 193,400
  • New jobs in 2017: 181,500
  • Unemployment rate by year-end 2018: 3.7%
  • Unemployment rate by year-end 2017: 3.9%

The state's GDP recently hit $1 trillion and is expected to grow 3.8% between this year and next. The new construction business is absolutely booming with high buyer demand and housing starts will have…

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Burgerim, the Isreali-based, fast-casual burger franchise, is exploding all over the country with its build-your-own-burger concept. The eatery opened their Boca Raton location this weekend and 33 new restaurants are coming to Florida including in nearby Jensen Beach, Boynton Beach and Miami. 

The gourmet burger joint is popular in 16 countries for their customizable burger options. In assembly line fashion, patrons can choose from uno, duo, or trio patty burgers paired with a variety of buns, toppings and signature sauces. 

We're not just talking beef and chicken- Burgerim has 10 different 3-oz patty options including salmon, lamb, veggie and turkey. Choose from 3 bun types, 5 sauces, and classic toppings like grilled onions and tomatoes with…

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