Dog lovers it's time to get excited- the 4th annual 'Pup Crawl' is happening this Saturday with the theme "Harry Pawter."

The pup crawl is a fundraiser for the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast. It's been a hit the past three years and the society is hoping for another one. 

Locals can bring their pups to five different pet-friendly restaurants/bars in the Stuart area. It's $25 to participate and includes a free drink at each stop. The "Harry Pawter" theme means you and your pup should arrive with style because there will be costume contests, prizes, a 50/50 raffle and giveaways throughout the evening.

Here are the stops for the crawl:

1. Mulligan's Beach House 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

2. Spritz City Bistro 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

3. Vine &…

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Palm Beach County's first and only omakase cocktail experience opened just a few months ago when Saxon Sushi was created by Sweetwater Bar & Grill in Boynton Beach. 

Saxon Sushi Bar was opened in March right next door to Sweetwater and there's a door inside the restaurants so you can go back and forth if you please. The Saxon bar is the "laboratory of Sweetwater" according to co-owner Clint Reed, where they test and try new cocktail innovations and serve omakase cocktails based on guest feedback.

The Japanese method of  "omakase shimasu," which translates to "I trust you, the chef," presents guests with more personalized options for dining and drinking. In Japan, omakase allows the chef to decide what to serve based on guests' preferences using…

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This Saturday, August 4th, is the innagural Manatee Island Ladies Fun Fishing Tournament for all fierce female anglers.

Lines go in at 7 a.m. and sisters, wives, moms and girlfriends will have seven hours to catch the most/biggest fish. The tournament will be held at the Manatee Island Bar & Grill which is situated on the inlet in Stuart. Weigh in will be between 2-3 p.m. at the Stuart Sailfish Marina around the corner. 

The award ceremony for the best female angler will be back at the Bar & Grill at 3:30. From then until 11:30 p.m. it's gonna be a party with awesome food and drink specials, live music and some special surprises. 

The cost is $150 per angler and includes dinner. All entries have to be in by Friday, August 3rd, before the…

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Since 2011 the craft beer scene in Palm Beach County, as well as across the country, has absolutely taken off as beer connoisseurs venture to new locations to create unique tastes for locals. Prosperity Brewery is Boca Raton's newest brewery and the 16th in Palm Beach County.

Prosperity is located in East Boca in an industrial retail plaza near the beach. On one side you'll find the tap room and the other a lounge. There's a rustic charm to the place with wood panel walls, gray colors and trendy decor. The lounge has high tops, a couple couches and classic bar games like Giant Jenga, Cards Against Humanity and Chess. 

There are 8 staple beers Prosperity brews and they change out another 12-15 taps daily. Some favorite home brews (also with…

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Indoor cycling at a spin class is a great way to work out. It's like being a kid again, paddling as fast and hard as you can- only no more training wheels, and there's a coach yelling over loud music for you to try harder. Spin classes are not only super fun, but a great way to make friends and to be healthy. Boca Raton has two of the best cycling studios in the Palm beach County area- here's a little bit about them:

CycleBar

CycleBar is the best value studio around. The first class is free and the rest are $20. The cost includes clip in shoes and healthy snacks. Throughout the week there are classes with fun themes like Michael Jackson or 70s block party where you can cycle to the beat of your favorite music. Sometimes there are races to…

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On the first and third Friday of each month, The French Wine Merchant in Palm Beach hosts tastings on their tropical patio from 6-8 p.m.

Owner Maurice Amiel, who has 40 years in the business, hand-selects whites, roses, and reds to for patrons to enjoy along with gourmet French cheeses and breads. The cost is $20 per person or $35 per couple and attendees can take bottles home for 30% off the night of. 

Amiel's technique is to find the best small vineyards in the world's best wine regions including France, Spain and Italy. He also buys direct from New Zealand, Australia, Chile and Argentina. 

To find out more information about the tastings or to sign up for one, click here. 

See more about the beautiful island of Palm Beach and homes for…

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For the next week, PGA Commons in Palm Beach Gardens is hosting an event called "Give Back, Get Back" where shoppers can donate school supplies for needing local children in exchange for 10 percent off at participating restaurants and shops. 

Now through August 5th, patrons can donate pencils, paper, backpacks and other items to get 10 percent off at Vic & Angelo’s, Prosecco Café, Menchie’s, The Tux Shop, Bamboo Clothiers, T is for Table, New Beginnings, Onessimo Fine Art and Studio E Gallery.

While Palm Beach County's homelessness rate has dropped 18.6% over the last year alone, there are still around 4,000 homeless children in the area who are in need of supplies with school starting in the next couple of weeks. 

Supplies needed include:…

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Pictured: Artist Geoffrey C. Smith with his "Rising Above" lotus flower sculpture

In the small waterside town of Port Salerno, there's a distinguished art gallery showcasing fantastic bronze sculptures by internationally recognized artist Geoffrey C. Smith. 

Smith is an American wildlife sculptor and photographer whose best-known work includes the Stuart Sailfish, which has become an icon at the center of the city, and more recently, "The Lotus: Rising Above," a small bronze sculpture given to Pope Francis in 2017 as a gift from President Donald Trump. Smith has 10 other commissioned pieces in Martin and Palm Beach counties including the otters at the Palm Beach Zoo, leaping dolphins at Indian Riverside Park in Jensen Beach, and a display of…

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A much-needed reservoir is one step closer to construction with the Army Corps of Engineers and White House Office of Management and Budgeting approving the $1.4 billion project to limit toxic discharges from Lake Okeechobee. After decades of destruction to Florida waterways, crucial restoration plans are moving forward with the green light from congress.

Water from Lake Okeechobee, which is currently 90 percent covered in cyanobacteria according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, gets pumped east and west into the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee Rivers nearly every day during the rainy season when the one trillion-gallon lake can’t hold anymore. The bacteria infested water then travels through these rivers picking up runoff from…

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The Royal Poinciana Plaza on the lavish island of Palm Beach is the perfect place for community gatherings. Every week there are free things to do like play board games and drink bubbly or bring a mat and do guided yoga. Either way, you'll meet new people and have a great time out. Here's what's going on at the Royal Plaza:

Thursdays: Music in the Courtyard

Every Thursday evening, local musicians partner with the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County and the Palm Beach Symphony to perform a free live concert in the center of the plaza. Local restaurants and vendors sell small bites and special drinks to enjoy during the show. It's always a nice time on Thursdays at the courtyard. See who's playing and what restaurants are setting up here. 

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