If the coronavirus has sparked you to burn through all your movies and TV shows and you are looking for something new, here are a few recent additions to Amazon Prime that you are sure to enjoy.

Zombieland: Double Tap

  • Rating: 88% on Rotten Tomatoes

Four zombie slayers gear up for the battle of a lifetime as they slay a new kind of evolved zombies and uncover new human survivors.

Waco: The Rules of Engagement

  • Rating: 86% on Rotten Tomatoes

A documentary that recounts the tragedy at Waco, Texas that resulted in the death of 76 residents and four Federal Agents.

Freedom Writers

  • Rating: 87% on Rotten Tomatoes

A teacher at a racially divided school in Los Angeles spends her days encouraging her…

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As a parent, you are probably in no rush to send your kids to camp. The Palm Beaches are still maintaining responsible social distancing procedures and everyone is doing their best to be extra careful. However, in the coming weeks, as things continue to improve, and we finally return to normalcy, parents will want to know which Summer camps are open and making arrangments to keep your kids safe.

Here are some of the Summer camps you can consider sending your kids starting sometime later this Summer. You can contact individual camps for more information. 

Jupiter Outdoor Center

An adventure program designed to get kids out from behind the glow of television and computer screens and into the outdoors. Our different camps and youth programs…

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While the coronavirus has made things like blood drives difficult, the process is still as important today as ever to medical professionals and people who are injured. Which is why OneBlood is teaming with Wellness Jar Medical Spa at 1201 U.S. 1, Suite 9, in North Palm Beach later today (Wednesday, May 13) to host a blood donation drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In order to follow proper social distancing guidelines, appointments are appreciated and encouraged, although walk-ins are welcome.

Register online at www.oneblood.org/donate-now/, and enter sponsor code #60245.

Anyone who donates blood will get a $10 E-gift card valid at Amazon, Walmart, Target and more, and a complimentary 10-minute session in the Wellness Jar’s Pure Air Bubble.

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Yesterday, Gov. Ron DeSantis touted the low number of new coronavirus cases reported overnight, highlighting a drop in new infections in counties where businesses were allowed to partially reopen.

DeSantis said the daily report from the Florida Department of Health disputed the idea that areas, where restrictions have been eased, will see large increases in the number of people testing positive for COVID-19.

While he promised to closely monitor the continuing march of the disease, of the 386 new COVID-19 cases reported Monday only 183 were in the 64 counties where restaurants and retail shops were allowed to reopen at 25 percent capacity seven days ago.

“It’s been a pretty consistent theme throughout this, from the very beginning,” he said,…

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Businesses throughout Palm Beach County were permitted to open their doors Monday as part of the first phase of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ reopening plan.

The plan includes restricted openings of businesses like barbershops, restaurants, and retail stores.

Here’s a look at some of the Jupiter-area businesses that reopened today, or plan to reopen later:

Harbourside Place

  • Calaveras Cantina – Outdoor and indoor seating, curbside and dockside delivery

  • The Woods Jupiter – Open for takeout. Tentative plans are to reopen for in-person dining on May 22.

  • BurgerFi - Open, with restrictions.

  • Lola Dré – Open, with conditions.

  • Marie Antoinette’s Furniture – Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Go Coastal Studio – Open…

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With the state limiting restaurants to 25 percent of their dining rooms, West Palm Beach officials Monday unveiled a plan to make the businesses more viable by letting table service spill out onto sidewalks, streets, alleyways, and nearby lots.

The “Dining on the Spot” plan comes as the state eases mandates of business closings but seeks to maintain social-distancing and other hygienic requirements to prevent a resurgence of COVID-19 cases.

It could take effect as soon as Friday, city officials said.

Under the plan, announced at a mayor-commission work session, the Downtown Development Authority would shift money in its budget to lease tables and chairs for well-spaced use on Clematis Street sidewalks and parking spaces, as well as on nearby…

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Although Salons and barbershops were not initially included in Palm Beach County’s “Phase 1” reopening, The governor did decide to make an exception. As with restaurants and retail businesses, salons and barbershops are reopening their doors around Palm Beach County, but under some very heavy restrictions. These include:

  • All customers will be by appointment only

  • Allow at least 15 minutes between the conclusion of an appointment and the beginning of the next appointment for proper disinfecting practices

  • No group appointments are permitted

  • Masks must be worn by all employees while performing personal services.

In addition, salons are being asked to remove all frequently touched items like magazines or service…

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The 35th annual Palm Beach International Boat Show, but not in the way Palm Beach residents are used to.

Because of the coronavirus, the actual show scheduled this past March was canceled by the show owner, the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, Inc. and the producers, Informa Markets, for the safety and wellbeing of staff, exhibitors, partners, attendees and members.

This week on Thursday, May 14, guests are invited to tour the Palm Beach International Boat show, including many of the event’s superyachts virtually.

Because Palm Beach County safe harbor marinas, local law enforcement boats, towing boats, marine exhibitors, and area boaters plan to sound their boat horns for 30 seconds at 10 a.m. on Thursday. Area residents…

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Today - Monday, May 11 - Palm Beach County has begun easing business restrictions and allowing responsible individual activity. 

Keep in mind that the state of Florida continues to encourage senior citizens and people with underlying medical issues to stay home.

Here's what is open, or is soon to open, in Palm Beach County.

Restaurants

Starting Monday, May 11, restaurants can reopen sit-in dining, but with restrictions, such as indoor seating limited to 25% capacity and outdoor seating with six feet of space between tables.

Prior to Friday's announcement, only the kitchen portions of restaurants could remain open for take-out, delivery or drive-thru. Dining rooms were ordered closed.

Beaches

Starting Monday, May 18, public and…

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Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed to allow Palm Beach County restaurants and retailers to reopen in a limited capacity starting this Monday, the 11th. The move puts the Palm Beaches on the “phase 1” track along with most of the other counties. Miami-Dade and Broward counties will remain closed.

“I think Palm Beach is incredibly important for our state,” DeSantis said earlier today. “It’s not like flipping a switch ... but we’ll be able to get people back to work.”

The governor’s decision to let the Palm Beach County split from Broward and Miami-Dade counties came a day after county commissioners formally asked him to lift restrictions that are shackling the local economy.

Like restaurants and retailers in 64 other counties, those in Palm Beach County…

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