Golfers are getting ready for the 21st Annual Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament happening on October 15th at the Boca West Country Club. The tournament was started in 1997 and has tripled in participation over the last decade with 340 golfers attending last year's tournament which raised $465,000 for the foundation.

The annual tournament benefits the hospital’s nursing program, with the goal to support recruitment, retention, continuing education, and quality of care for patients.

“Nurses are truly the key to quality healthcare," said Michael Hoffer, the Annual Giving Development Officer at the Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation. "The Ron & Kathy Assaf Center for Excellence in Nursing provides many personal and…

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If you like food, you'll love Palm Beach County's "Food Truck Invasions." From Classic Southern to Coastal Italian to Asian Fusion, foodies will thoroughly enjoy the unique gourmet dishes from trucks coming as far as Miami. This street food party doesn't cost anything to attend- all you pay for is your food and drinks so make sure to come hungry as there's LOTS to choose from. Here's where the trucks will be next:

Sunset Cove Amphitheatre in Boca Raton: 5 p.m. on Sept. 19th, Oct. 3rd & 17th, Nov. 7th & 21st. 

Lake Clarke Shores Town Hall Park (Between West Palm Beach and Lake Worth): 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 21st, Oct. 19th, Nov. 16th, Dec. 21st. 

Wellington Amphitheatre: 5 p.m. on Sept. 27th, Oct. 11th & 25th, Nov. 8th & 22nd & 29th, Dec. 13th &…

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Food Network celebrity, Chef Jeff Tila, will be in Boca Raton next Friday, September 21st, giving a live demonstration at the St. Andrews Estates retirement community. The event will benefit the Acts Samaritan Fund, which supports residents who outlive their financial resources.

Chef Tila has appeared on multiple Food Network favorites including “Chopped,” “Cutthroat Kitchen,” and “Iron Chef.” His modern Asian Fusion cuisine is a specialty and he is among the best in the world.

At 11 a.m. he will give a live demo plus guests can delight in a unique dish he will prepare.

To RSVP for this event, contact Lisa Sileo at 561-416-1465.

Location: 6045 S. Verde Trl., Boca Raton.


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Are you a PalmMom? If so, there's a convention just for you!

On Saturday, September 15th, the Palm Beaches convention for moms, by moms, is here to provide professional advice and support to parents overwhelmed by everyday life. 

The PalmMom Convention will host family fun activities, and showcase local experts, entrepreneurs, and passionate educators to collaborate with parents. Parents are encouraged to bring the whole family for a great day of fun, learning, and community connection.

This day long event is happening on September 15th, 2018 from 9am - 1pm at Mandel Jewish Community Center in Palm Beach Gardens, and includes on-going 30 minute workshops from professionals in related parenting fields, children’s activities, product displays,…

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Every 43 seconds, someone in the U.S. dies from heart disease, stroke, or another cardiovascular disease. Every 43 seconds, someone misses out on the chance to spend another precious minute with the people they love. Every 43 seconds, a family mourns at the loss of a loved one who is now gone forever. The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association are working diligently to decrease the chance of YOU losing someone you love.

In the United States, heart disease is the #1 cause of death, while stroke is the #4 cause. This includes both men and women, young and old, no matter your ethnicity. These are scary numbers, but I have great news! Not only is death from heart disease 80% preventable, but there’s a big way you can help…

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For many Americans, living by the beach is a desirable dream where luxury meets relaxation. The coastal lifestyle is a milestone on the pursuit of happiness, and we’re lucky enough to be living in one of the best beach towns to live in the nation- Jupiter, Florida. According to data collected from the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Association of REALTORS, and others, Jupiter ranked as the 11th best beachside town to live in the nation!

161 cities were compared across seven key aspects: affordability, weather, safety, economy, education, health, and quality of life. Those aspects were evaluated using 58 metrics, respectively, and each metric was rated on a 100-point scale, then weighted and calculated to produce the…

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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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Life Time Athletic Gym in Boca Raton is a luxury fitness facility in place for all your life's needs. The massive gym inculdes a state-of-the-art fitness studio, spa, sauna, an indoor, an outdoor and a lap pool, tennis and basketball courts, yoga, pilates and cycling studios, a cafe and more. 

Even non-members can participate in their weekly run club which meets in the gym lobby every Tuesday at 6 p.m. The runs are not only a workout but also a great social activity to meet people and make friends in a healthy setting. Usually the run is 3 miles and it's free to join in.

The gym has many other programs going on every day, free for members and some for non-members too. These include weightloss, nutritional coaching, physical therapy and…

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In honor of the grand opening of a new Boca Raton location of Burgerim Gourmet Burgers at 20449 State Road 7, burgers will be a buck Sunday, August 12, 2018.

Burgerim Gourmet Burgers is an Israeli-based a casual burger restaurant with international locations. The restaurant touts a unique and tasty experience at each visit. The concept allows the customer to choose from an uno, duo, trio, or party box of their 3 oz. patties and encourages you to get creative with patty flavors, unconventional toppings, and sauces.  It’s a great chance to make a burger as personal as you want. Choose from a simple burger to a gourmet delicacy like a Wagyu beef hamburger.  

The burger joint will host a grand opening party featuring a ribbon cutting, games, bounce…

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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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