As the weather cools off, South Florida is excited to enjoy the cooler weather and Miami Attractions Month.

Miami and Miami Beach, Florida are both one of the worlds most visited and popular vacation spots and offers a little something for everyone, with many incentives for residents and tourists. This destination offers so much from the trendy nightlife to Art Deco district and a bustle of endless shopping and attractions.

There is a profuse selection of attractions in the famous Miami, Florida area, but the month of October will bring discounted admissions and BOGO deals at some of the biggest and most popular attractions in the beautiful tropical area. “Starting Thursday, buy-one-get-one free deals and discounts are offered at Zoo Miami, Jungle…

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Summer time in South Florida is completed and that means say farewell to the nearly flat days. This past week has brought a surprisingly long ride of export-quality surf, Florida flawlessness!

Beyond the warm peninsula, South Florida has cultivated a foaming surf community and some of the world’s best riders have learned to surf here. Jupiter, Florida surf rider, Jensen Callaway always gets pumped up to ride the fall and winter waves! Florida is open to all sorts of swell that is generated, but sometimes the waves are too close to shore for any longer lasting, super clean swelling events to occur. But when they do, the surf community is jumping all over it!

As of lately, South Florida has had a run of making waves this…

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Fall is finally here which means a number of things; the holidays are right around the corner, the weather is great and October is ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Month.’ During the month of October the nation embraces the affected, the survivors and those who have been touched by the breast cancer.  People across America join in on the fight for the cure, with local fundraisers and events that bring in millions of dollars to aid in the research of breast cancer and a cure. 
 

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, second only to skin cancer. This year the U.S. will see about 226,870 new cases of invasive breast cancer in women, about 63,300 new cases of carcinoma in situ (CIS) will be found (CIS is non-invasive and is the earliest form of…

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Florida’s first ever: Dads take your child to School Day

When families are engaged in a child’s learning experience students achieve more, further research suggests that when a father figure are involved in their education, students perform better academically have fewer behavioral and discipline problems and are also more responsible.

That is why South Florida is participating in the inaugural day: Dads Take your child to School Day which is on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. On this day, Florida’s Elementary Schools are encouraged to invite all fathers, step dads, Grandfathers, Uncles, Foster parent, big brothers or any other significant male role models to take your child to school and participate in brief, yet meaningful activities. The Florida…

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Pull up a chair and get cozy for a night of spectacular proportions this Sunday! Across North America the night sky will show a “comic ballet” where you will be able to see a lunar eclipse. The moon will travel across the sky that will create a lunar eclipse unseen since 1982 and not to be seen again until 2033. 

A lunar eclipse like this one has only occurred five times since 1900. It has been named a “super moon.” It has been given the name super because of it is a moon in perigee- or the closest it will come to Earth in its orbit around the planet. The perigee is a monthly occurrence, however, Sunday’s perigee will mark the closest perigee of the year. According to Alan MacRobert, senior editor of Sky and Telescope Magazine, the moon will only be…

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There is something about the sea that is magical to many, people are drawn to the sea, and they want to live by it, swim in it, and write poems about it.

When one is considering the next chapter or trajectory of where to pursue a higher education, the setting that surrounds that expanse plays a huge factor in consideration. College is about classes and degrees but also about the location where one would be spending the most important rising years of someone life. The location is vivacious, don’t you agree?!  

A compiled list of the 50 best sea-side locations for a higher education was formed on this methodology and determined the rankings:  
• Proximity to the beach (50%).
• Specific marine educational centers, degrees, or research facilities (30%).
•…

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In the stunning location of Tequesta, Florida, a brand new restaurant has just opened its doors and is bringing a whole new Italian sensation to the area. This is not just your typical Italian eatery that serves normal pasta dishes; it is one of a kind place to dine where some locals say, “The dishes literally tasted so delicious, I felt like I was dining in Italy.”

Tiramisu, the name of this Italian gem, is certainly making a stir in the pot. It is situated on Tequesta Drive, in between U.S. 1 and Old Dixie Highway. Some locals may recognize that the restaurant occupies the same building that was once McCarthy’s Irish Pub, and now is a fine dining restaurant with white linen table cloths, entertainment and exceptional friendly service! For those that…

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Palm Beach, Florida has been named the second best shopping destination in the country as a part of USA Today’s 10 Best awards, according to the Palm Beach Post.

It may be the year-round warm weather that satisfies the trend of strolling down the iconic streets of Palm Beach or the extraordinary shopping allure! From the established residents of Palm Beach to the young well-off shoppers to the fabulously prosperous that are from all over the different parts of the world, Worth Avenue is the place to grandly pamper  and dine immorally!

Palm Beach has even beat out the other shopping meccas of the United States such as New York and Chicago, for the “Best Destination for Shopaholics” award. Santa Fe, California took the top spot!

In the post about…

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At Harbourside Place in Jupiter, Florida there is plenty of unique events happening!

In South Florida, the popular and ancient way to exercise, Yoga has been getting hotter and hotter all the time.  Did you know that over 20 million people practice yoga on a daily basis?  Maybe you practice yoga, or know someone who does… or stroll down to Harbourside Place in Jupiter, Florida and you are bound to see someone carrying a yoga mat.

On Friday, September 25, 2015, “Stretch for Strides” will be accompanied by Bodhi Hot Yoga and Harbourside Place for a flexibly colossal 60- minute yoga class for all levels. There will live music by HelloWorld.  Better yet, 100% of the proceeds will be benefitting Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, which is an inspiring…

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Are you looking for a home professional that you can trust? Trying to find a reliable, local professional for home projects can turn into a tedious task. When it comes to repairs around the house, you want them to be fixed quickly and correctly.

As the CEO of HomeMonkey, Billy Black has made it his mission to connect homeowners to high quality and trustworthy local professionals. The Tequesta native explains, “We make the process of selecting a local professional simple and stress-free.” HomeMonkey is an online service that is free to use, provides verified contacts and helps you find the home professional right for your project.

HomeMonkey.com gives users the ability to search for local professionals without having to register or pay membership…

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