With the help of hundreds of individual donors, local foundations and a legendary golfer, Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches used a Palm Beach golf event to successfully raise more than $300,000 to provide nutritious meals to homebound seniors during the coronavirus pandemic.

Golfer Tiger Woods is among those who have aided the West Palm Beach-based organization in providing more than 27,000 meals during the past nine weeks to seniors from Jupiter to Lantana.

Woods, a Jupiter Island resident, designated $83,333 to Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches as part of his role in The Match: Champions for Charity event held May 24 at The Medalist Golf Club in Hobe Sound, the organization said.

The event, which also featured PGA Tour golf champion…

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Most of South Florida’s favorite waterparks are set to reopen this month. Here are a few that you and your kids are sure to enjoy.

Rapids Water Park

The Rapids is a local favorite, the park boasts one of the best lazy river rides along with a plethora of other fun water-rides, from the thrilling 70-foot vertical drop of Brain Drain to gentler, kid-friendly fare like Alligator Alley, where kids can balance on floating gators as they hang on to a rope net overhead. Rapids is great for groups, with lots of multi-person tube rides.

Admission is $42.99 Monday-Friday and $47.99 Saturday, Sunday and holidays.

Calypso Bay Waterpark

Calypso Bay Waterpark is a seasonal outdoor attraction where you can also enjoy two four-story waterslides, an…

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While precautions still need to be taken. Residents of the Palm Beaches are now able to start visiting local attractions with their families. This is especially good news if you have kids on Summer vacation. Here are some of the fun, local things for you and your kids to try out this Summer in Palm Beach County.

Flagler Museum

Take a trip back in time with a visit to Whitehall, Henry Flagler’s Gilded Age estate in Palm Beach. View exhibits on the history of Henry Flagler’s life and career. Explore Flagler Kenan Pavilion, designed in the style of a 19th-century Beaux Arts railway palace, which houses Henry Flagler’s private railcar. Discover the museum’s temporary exhibit gallery, which features materials on topics related to Florida history and…

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While visitors from highly-infected states like New York and New Jersey are still encouraged to stay out of Palm Beach County, healthy individuals are now allowed to visit the sunny Palm Beaches. Here is what you need to know if you are traveling to Palm Beach County during the coronavirus pandemic.

Hotels are Open

From beachfront resorts to well-known brands along I-95 to quiet boutiques, experience legendary hospitality throughout in The Palm Beaches. Hotels may have individual guidelines for stays, please first check with them. Find your place to stay.

Head for the Beaches

Nearly 30 tropical beach parks span 47 miles along the Atlantic Ocean, Palm Beach County-owned beaches have guidelines for enjoying the beach, please make sure to…

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When your sweet tooth is kicking, the Palm Beaches have you covered. Here are some of the best local options for after dinner, or whenever you want dessert.

Palm Beach Ice Cream

Palm Beach Ice Cream’s selections are also available in hand-packed pints and quarts, no matter what flavor you wish to bring home

  • Address: 6761 W Indiantown Rd # 24, Jupiter, FL 33458

Le Macaron

Le Macaron is a boutique French bakery offering Nespresso coffee, artisan chocolates, fresh baked pastries, gelato, and 20 flavors of gluten free, hand-made macarons.

  • Address: 600 S Rosemary Ave #166, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Sloan’s

With two locations in West Palm Beach, one in Palm Beach Gardens, Boca Raton, and Delray Beach, Sloan’s…

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Nearly all of Palm Beach County has opened back up. However, many are still reluctant to visit museum, art centers, and other such places. If this includes you, here are some of the best socially distances experiences for you and your kids in the Palm Beaches.

Armory Arts Center

Providing art classes, exhibits, lectures and special events during their usual programming, the Armory has found a way to bring their art exhibit and artists to you through a virtual tour through the gallery.

Flagler Museum

Experience a virtual tour of the Flagler Museum’s first- and second-floor rooms, as well as the Pavilion. Audio tours are also available for free downloads to mobile devices (iPhone, iPad and Android) to add to this special experience. The app…

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The Breakers in Palm Beach is one of South Florida’s most luxurious resort hotels. The historic institution is currently offering four unique membership levels for those interesting in spending time there this Summer.

Summer Membership

For those who want to spend their summers basking in the sunshine at the coveted Palm Beach resort, consider the Summer Membership, a five-month offering of the Ocean Member benefits. Your membership includes full access to The Breakers' pools and beach, complimentary green fees at the newly renovated Ocean Course and the Rees Jones Course® at Breakers West Country Club, and access to ten lighted Har-Tru tennis courts at the Ocean Course and seven at Breakers West. If a summer of sports is more your style,…

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Here are some of the things Palm Beach County residents may be interested to know for Monday, June 1.

Palm Beach County

How many cases are in Palm Beach County? The county has 5,996 cases and 350 deaths. Median age of cases is 49.

South Florida

How many cases in South Florida? Palm Beach County has the third-most positive cases in the state behind only Miami-Dade (18,000 cases; 711 deaths) and Broward (7,123 cases; 334 deaths).

How many cases in the Treasure Coast? Martin (651 cases, 9 deaths), St. Lucie (471 cases, 30 deaths) and Indian River (130 cases, 10 deaths).

In the counties near Lake Okeechobee: Hendry County has 415 cases and 14 deaths. Glades County has 30 cases and 1 death. Okeechobee County has 83 cases and no deaths.

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Fresh juice and smoothies are known to have a variety of health benefits. That, plus they taste good and give you energy. Being a health-conscious community, the Palm Beaches is ripe with fantastic juice and smoothie bars. Here are a few you are sure to enjoy.

Rock Steady Juice Joint

Multiple locations: Jupiter and North Palm Beach; rocksteadyjuicejoint.com

  • Why We Love It: This colorful juice joint with two locations uses all non-GMO, chemical- and pesticide-free ingredients to harness the raw power of "nature's medicine." (And the juice is delicious, too.)
  • What to Drink: "Green Medicine," packed with kale, spinach, cucumber, pear, lemon and other healthful ingredients, is the bestseller. But we're partial to "Sweet Sensi," made with…

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While many in-person Summer camps are available to residents of South Florida, some parents want to take extra precautions and encourage their kids to continue social distancing. Don’t worry, there are still plenty of virtual options! Here are a few that your kids are sure to enjoy.

Palm Beach County

The Armory Art Center’s Summer Art Experience 2020

West Palm Beach

  • Ages 4-17
  • Activities: drawing, painting, jewelry making, digital media and more
  • Registration: open now
  • Begins June 1
  • Cost: Fees apply
  • Contact: 561-832-1776, armoryart.org

Mad Science

Mad Science Lab, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, and Wellington

  • Ages: 6-13
  • Activities: Science, drama, chef experience, mind games, performing arts.
  • Dates June 1…

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