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Southeast Florida hosts the 7th Annual Coral Gables Food, Wine and Spirits Festival on Saturday and Sunday, November 11 – 12, 2016.  The flavorful festival is located just west of Alhambra Circle and Ponce de Leon toward Lejeune in Coral Gables.  Look for the colossal tents and many people.

The festival features a “wines of the world pavilion”.  The wine area will offer samplings of over 200 international reds, whites and rose’s.  After sampling some wine, head over to the “culinary pavilion” which will be offering tasters of the remarkable food from South Florida’s best restaurants. After sampling tasty morsels from area restauranteurs take a breather and stop by the “seminar stage”.  Here at the…

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Now that the housing market has steadied after more than a decade of difficulties, this could be the perfect opportunity to invest in a home. It is said that South Florida is an earmarked real estate market and it’s driving the prices of real estate up. 

The Case-Shiller 20 City Index noted that home values rose 5.7%.  Leading economists think prices will continue to rise, at least in the interim. Nationally, Miami is considered one of the top 20 metropolitan cities with highest growth forecast.  Topping the list is another South Florida city, Tampa. 

The National Association of Realtors is forecasting a 4.4% increase in existing home prices and in 2017 an increase of 3.4%.  According to Miami Board of Realtors, “South Florida housing…

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One of the first things many South Florida homebuyers look at when purchasing a new home is the kitchen. The kitchen can "make or break" a home.  In the Palm Beaches, indoor/outdoor living is paramount and the kitchen is the most trafficked room in the house. An upgraded kitchen can make your home stand above others and make it irresistible. 

If considering a kitchen renovation, building a new home, or just an update to your existing decor, take a look at the current design trends for 2016. Some of the hottest trends in kitchens these days, according to Forbes Magazine,  include hardwood floors, transitional styling and white in the kitchen. As a general rule of thumb, spend between 6-10% of the total…

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The Children's Science Explorium is a great place to visit. Every year they bring in new traveling exhibits intended to spark one’s natural curiosity about how and why things work as they do. Zoo in You, invites guests of all ages to explore this fascinating and complex world inside us that is our microbiome — a dynamic, adaptable, and delicately balanced ecosystem much like any other found in nature. Trillions of microbes make their homes inside our bodies, and we would not be able to survive without each other. Zoo in You has three thematic areas: Meet the Microbes, Our Complex Ecosystems, and Exploring our Microbiome. In Zoo in You, you will meet the good microbes that aid digestion or crowd out less friendly freeloaders and also the bad ones that…

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For those who love fitness in the community and love being outdoors, you should try a Saturday at Sandborn Square in Boca Raton! Every Saturday at the Sanborn are free fitness classes that are open to the public.

Sandborn Square is a picturesque park with manicured landscaping, lush green spaces and lined with tall Royal palms. Classes you will find offered at the park include yoga, capoeira that is a Brazilian martial art, and more. The classes typically begin at 9am and then there will be another following at 10:30am. Bring your own yoga mat, a towel and some bottles of water, as the summer months get warm in southern Florida. 

For more information about the Free Fitness Saturdays at Sandborn Square, pelase contact Nicole Gasparri at…

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The Brazilian Beat is back in town for its 5th Annual Celebration in honor of Brazilian Independence! Coming to Downtown Boca Raton, September 10th from 6-11pm, the Brazilian Beat fills the air with the sounds and cultures of Brazil. 

Guests can enjoy the authentic cuisines and drinks of Brazil while they listen to amazing music and watch the Rio inspired parade. The Brazilian Beat features award winning artists including: “world-renowned singer-songwriter Bebel Gilberto, a multiple Grammy nominee, whose electronic bossa nova captivates audiences. One of the top selling Brazilian artists in the U.S. since the 60's, Gilberto sonically transports listeners to Brazil with bright, incandescent bossa nova infused melodies, lyrics about love, and a…

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Toasts, Tastes and Trolleys.

Kick off your night in a different way beginning and ending at the incredible Boca Raton Resort and Club with “Toasts, Tastes and Trolleys.” 

Your tour will begin at the Boca Raton Resort and Club with some delicious cocktails and canapés. Then, you may climb aboard the charming trolley and cruise throughout Boca Raton.  The trolleys stop at a variety of different downtown locations each offering a unique taste of food and offering of wine. The tour will conclude back at the resort where you will close the evening out with dessert, dancing and cocktails. 

Date: September 16, 2016
Time: 6:00 - 11:00pm
Trolley Stops: Waterstone, Little Chalet, Clive Daniel, and Children's Museum
Attire: Tropical Casual Attire
Cost: $125 donation per person
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Palm Beach County divers have a new underwater landmark to discover. The new reef will honor a local three-time breast cancer survivor, Andrea Torrente. “Andrea's Reef”, a 60,000-pound mermaid honoring the valiant woman, has established a home just 3/4 miles east off the Lake Worth Inlet, submerged under 75 feet of water. The sculptures for the reef were deployed off Ocean Reef Park on Singer Island, August 11, 2016.

Thomas McDonald, sculptor, found the inspiration to model his mermaid after the local woman who has survived breast cancer. McDonald started work on his commissioned sculpture during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month last October. He said in a release, "I work at a women's health…

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The beginning of OPUS One wine can be traced to 1970 at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel in Hawaii. Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Rebert Mondavi met for the very first time and began their collaboration to merge old world and new world wine styles into one grand opus.Plans for the winery had been evolving between the two since the early 1970’s and the collaboration between Mondavi and Rothschild was announced in 1980.

Did you know that Baron Rothschild came up with the name Opus for the venture? Just two days later he added the second word, “One” and the new joint venture had a name – OPUS One. The term opus is defined as “a musical expression denoting the first masterwork of the composer”.

Did you know that the vines of OPUS One are planted five…

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This weekend explore the city of Boca Raton in a whole new way with a culinary tour! Savor Our City Culinary Tours offer their guests a dining experience like no other. You will get to experience fine dining, award wining cocktails and the energy of Mizner Park as you walk along the tour.

The tour is a three hour guided tour focusing on food but also highlighting the city’s rich history with fun facts and local tips. Each restaurant you make a stop at is different, offering its guests sampling of their cuisine and then on to the next one. Not only do you stop at restaurants but you will also be stopping at gourmet boutiques and shops, including Max's Grille, Sur la Table, Kapow!, Vom Fass, Yard House, & Le Macaron. Guests will conclude the tour with a…

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