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CULTURAL COUNCIL of PALM BEACH COUNTY…Things to do

The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County is a private, non-profit corporation “that provides a diverse array of arts and culture related programs”.  The council was founded over 35 years ago through the vision and leadership of Alexander Dreyfoos.  Dreyfoos, a successful businessman, inventor, and arts activist believed in the value of arts and culture.

The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County is Palm Beach County’s officially designated agency for cultural development.  The Council is instrumental in supporting and celebrating the artistic and cultural community in one of Florida’s largest and most diverse counties. 

Take the opportunity to explore local culture. Jupiter, ranked as one of Coastal Magazines “Happiest Seaside Towns” is rich with…

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FRIENDS OF JUPITER BEACH CLEANUP

Local non-profit organization “Friends of Jupiter Beach” has been organizing beach cleanups on the first Saturday of every month for over 10 years.  Initially, the clean ups began with a handful of volunteers interested in keeping the beach clean of debris and waste.  Today, the “project has evolved into a significant force for environmental care of our environment.” 

Every month an average over 200 volunteers help, remove almost 500 pounds of debris within a 2 and ½-mile stretch of Jupiter beach and the Jupiter Inlet.  This environmental preservation project is partnered up with Rapid Removal Services to haul away recyclables.  

Join the volunteers on the next cleanup scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2015, beginning at 8:00am-10:00am.…

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Garlic Festival Coming to Downtown Delray February 6-8

Delray Beach's famous Garlic Fest is returning to the downtown Delray strip February 6th through the 8th.

The 16th annual edition of the event will be headed at the Old School Square in downtown Delray and will feature dishes that all incorporate garlic as well as music acts and a kids learning area.

The event is dedicated to exploring the numerous health and culinary possibilities of garlic. The festival has even been featured on the Food Network in the past.

In addition to the garlic based cuisine, there will be 15 musical acts to enjoy, headlined by Rebelution on Friday night and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue on Saturday.

Hours and prices vary by the day.

On Feb 6th the "Best Stinkin' Party in Town" will be open from 5pm to 11pm and…

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PGA National To Undergo Multimillion-Dollar Renovation

PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens will undergo an overhaul of sorts in 2015 as the resort and club is expected to undergo mult-millions of dollars worth of renovations.

The home of the Honda Classic on the PGA Tour, PGA National's renovations will be completed in full later on in the year and will include upgrades to both the spa and resort itself.

The spa will be getting a facelift that will include a new avant-garde design at The Spa at PGA National, new treatment rooms and retail offerings, and an enhanced menu of gourmet spa cuisine at the poolside café.

The Health and Racquet club will also be changing as there will be a new entry pavilion and covered walkway, while the tennis pro shop's interior will be re-designed with built-in retail…

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STARBUCKS TO ADD CHARGING STATIONS IN ALL LOCATIONS

To keep up with customer demands, Starbucks is adding an extra benefit to your daily coffee routine by adding charging stations to their locations. Almost all of us can relate to the daily hustle between work, errands, and meetings, shuffling the kids around and getting dinner on the table. With life speeding by we have adjusted to expect an instant answer to our problems. Anything slower than instant is just not fast enough for American life and that doesn’t leave much room for a dead smart phone. 

Starbucks has embraced the fast paced life most Americans enjoy by making its coffee shops a one-stop shop. Now you can energize your morning and your phone at the new, Starbucks charging stations. The globally famous coffee spot has already outfitted a many…

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VINOS ON LAS OLAS in FORT LAUDERDALE

Do you consider yourself a wine connoisseur? If so, a great new venue, Vinos, located on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, Florida may be your next favorite spot to enjoy sipping succulent and vintage wines.

Venturing down Las Olas into a courtyard passageway, Vinos, is a new charming wine bar with a wide-ranging assemblage of red and white wines and offers an exceptional Happy Hour on the week days promoting two for one glasses of your favorite beverage.  "Vinos on Las Olas is a hidden gem just steps away from the bustle of the boulevard," manager Dave Bell says. "It is an intimate spot to enjoy fine wine, craft beer and light fare over relaxed conversation. Our menu complements the wine list."

The corky and pastoral interior is filled with…

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SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR in WEST PALM BEACH

The South Florida Fair has been entertaining West Palm Beach and all surrounding cities for over 100 years, and is considered one of the most popular events of the year! Every year the fair offers acres of an exciting selection of rides, entertaining exhibits, mouthwatering classic fair food, great music, and prize winning games.  The 2015 South Florida Fair opens January 16th includes an explosive fireworks show and runs through February 1, 2015.

Step right up to the South Florida Fair and save on tickets on days such as:

1.    Opening Day – Jan 16th (Get 1 Free ticket for a later date at The Fair)  
2.    Dress like Elvis – Jan. 20th (Get into The Fair for Free)
3.    Bike Nite – Jan. 22nd ($5 per bike - Ride in the Parade)
4.    Gulfstream…

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FISHABLE SALTWATER BRIDGES & PIERS in MARTIN COUNTY

Visitors from all over have trekked to Martin County to fish the abundant waters of the beautiful South Florida. The location of Martin County is so unique due to its pinpoint on the southern verge of the temperate zone and the northern limit of the subtropical region within South Florida. A huge diversity of game fish lurks around the Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie River.

Listed below are plenty of Bridges and Piers that you can fish off of in Martin County:

Jensen Beach
Indian Riverside Park Pier – 1701 Northeast Indian River Drive
Jensen Beach Causeway Fishing Pier - 889 Northeast Causeway Blvd
Roosevelt Bridge - US 1 north of Stuart

Stuart
Sandsprit Park Fishing Piers- 3443 Southeast St. Lucie Blvd
Bathtub Reef Beach - 1585 SE MacArthur Blvd
Shepard…

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EVERGLADES BIRDING FESTIVAL

Do you enjoy bird watching and nature? “South Florida has birds that can only be found here in the United States, such as the snail kite, limpkin, short-tailed hawk and the beautiful crested caracara. Broward County is the best place to view exotics like the Egyptian goose and purple swamp hen. If you want to see the painted bunting, be sure to go on the Palm Beach County wetland trip.”

Everglades Birding Festival gives the opportunity to sightsee and travel through sunny South Florida in search of getting a nice visual of exotic birds in the everglades prairies, mushy marshes and cypress swamps. On January 15-19, join the team of expert birders that lead photo tours and workshops; be sure to register for any or all days at the beautiful South Florida hot…

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STONE CRAB & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL in FORT LAUDERDALE

Have you ever visualized or dreamed of indulging amazing seafood from over a dozen fabulous restaurants in one solitary day? Riverwalk’s 4th Annual Stone Crab & Seafood Festival in South Florida will offer exactly that as well as on a beautiful picturesque waterfront site.

Visualize an enticing jumbo lump crab cakes and buttery scallops from the delicious Grille 401 and presume to believe that Kelly Landings’ New England tasty “lobsta” rolls will be on the menu as well as Shuck ‘n Dives fresh oysters. Of course, 300-400 pounds of mouthwatering stone crabs will be another major highlight of the day, provided by Bimini Boatyard. “Jessica Chandler, director of events for sponsor Grille 401, says, “Last year’s event was wonderful. We had a great turnout and it…

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