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FLORIDA SPORTSMAN EXPO in FORT PIERCE!

The Florida Sportsman Expo comes to St. Lucie County!

Do you enjoy the beautiful outdoors in South Florida? Are you an angler, boater, hunter or even an off-roader?
Each day at The Florida Sportsman Expo, coming this weekend, will convey fishing seminars and discussions from the top angling connoisseurs. The FS Expo will have it all this year with an awesome indoor fly casting pond, plus a kid’s section that includes free prizes!

If you have attended the Florida Sportsman Expo previously, recognize that this year’s event will have expanded greatly over previous shows in the past. The Florida Sportsman staff will teach hands-on instructions on how to properly rig baits and lures from The Baits, Rigs and Tackle Academy. Want to learn how the most effective way…

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PEACE FEST in PALM BEACH GARDENS!

Midtown’s 3rd Annual Peace, Love and Wellness Music Festival

Visit Midtown in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida to groove to the trendiest music, join the flexible outdoor yoga, partake in over 50 diverse health and wellness purveyors and indulge in the delicious organic and health enthused food and drinks at The 3rd Annual Peace, Love and Wellness Music Festival!

On Saturday, April 11 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., the free event is great for families with plenty of happenings for the younger set in the kids section. There will be a big emphasis on the live music community and will have a “School of Rock” tent filled with instruments that kids can jam out on along with face painting and balloon sculpting.

‘Peace Fest’ is going to feature health and wellness with…

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CUT in COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LEASE TAX

The State of Florida Senate Finance and Tax Committee is in support of reducing commercial real estate lease tax.  The bill (SB 140) recommends reducing the current 6% tax on commercial real estate leases to 5%.  This reduction makes Florida even more attractive, in addition to the perfect weather and beautiful beaches, for homeowners and business owners.

Under the bill, the cut would take effect January 1, 2016.  Reduction in the state tax commercial real estate lease percentage will allow Florida to compete for businesses to move to the state.

Governor Scott said, “This part of our Tax Cut Agenda is a $100 million reduction in the sales tax on commercial rent, which costs businesses about $1.4 billion per year. This reduction will make it more…

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BOCA BACCHANAL 2015: Celebrating Wine & Food!

Boca Bacchanal is a weekend full of fabulous happenings. This year’s 13th Annual Boca Bacchanal will be jam-packed with excellent food and wonderful wine that is paired and balanced by eminent chefs throughout Boca Raton, Florida.

The Bacchanalia event is going to be held on March 27th at the Atlantic Aviation Hangar of the Boca Raton Airport! South Florida invites you to this one of a kind event of blending aromatic wine and foods. Chefs and Sommeliers will be presenting and offering in an incomparable way. “Bacchanalia will delight your senses in a decadent whirlwind of luxury and one-of-a-kind revelry while supporting the community you love.”

On March 28th, you may also treat your senses to an intimate gourmet dinner, the Vintner Dinners will…

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Things to do in North Miami Beach, FL

North Miami Beach is an exciting city filled with so many things to do!

Ancient Spanish Monastery
Located in North Miami Beach, Ancient Spanish Monastery is a popular tourist attraction offering tours most days from 10am to 4:30pm and charging $10 per adult and $5 per student and senior. This famous monastery is not only used for weddings but in famous films such as “Rock of Ages,” in which the chapel of the monastery was used as Catherine Zeta-Jones’ dance number. Multiple television shows have used the monastery as setting, as have commercials, and music videos. The Monastery also offers classes throughout the year, including advanced yoga, tour guide certification, and advanced piano.

Lincoln Road Mall
Lincoln Road Mall in North Miami Beach is known…

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5 Things to do in Aventura, FL!

Here are just a few great things to do in Aventura, FL!

Aventura Mall

The Aventura Mall is a diverse mall, offering both high end and affordable stores, strategically placed at either end of the mall. In total, there are 300 stores spread across 2.7 million square feet, which means there is sure to be something for everyone. For the kids, there is a children’s play area, which makes it convenient for moms. An AMC movie theater is attached, and there is also an excellent Thai place across the way, as well as a Cheesecake Factory within the mall. Many patrons remark that the mall goes out of its way to decorate for the holidays, in addition to offering a train ride through Santa’s Winter Wonderland, pictures with Santa, and exterior tree lights and…

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5 Things to do in CORAL GABLES!

Coral Gables is a fun city with tons of things to do! 

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
An established leader in Florida and International conservation, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is one of the premier conservation gardens in the world. Prepare to be surrounded by exotic flowers and vines of all different colors. The Lougheed Spiny Forest of Madagascar features gorgeous and unique plants, and there are also lovely lakes shimmering in the sunlight. The Simons Rainforest showcases rushing streams, waterfalls, and cascades, certain to delight. The Wings of the Tropics exhibit features stunning butterflies and flowers, while the Whitman Tropical Fruit Pavilion emits the aroma of tropical fruit. Throughout the Gardens, there are also bird nest…

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AMERICAN DREAM MIAMI will be THE LARGEST MALL IN THE U.S.

Mall of America may have to move on over as the newest mall is coming to South Florida, American Dream Miami is intending for land near Miami Lakes, Florida bringing it to be the largest mall in the United States!

The largest mall in the U.S. is planning on being constructed on Miami's vacant land between the regions two busiest highways, Florida’s Turnpike and Interstate 75. Triple Five, the company that owns Mall of America, is backing up this larger scale mall and theme park.

Not only will the mall have hundreds of stores it will also include a water park, a Ferris wheel and an indoor domed amusement park with a roller coaster. Along with spectacles of live sea lions shows and a “lake” offering submarine rides. A skating rink and an indoor ski slope,…

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27th Annual Art Fest by the Sea!

Photo Coutesy of Eduardo Buchin

For 27 years, the famed Art Fest by the Sea has been a springtime tradition for locals and visitors of Jupiter and Juno Beach. Experience the incredible displays of handmade art, stunning beach scenery and warm Florida sun at the 27th Art Fest by the Sea. Adored by locals and tourists alike, this art festival is unlike any other. Stretching along the azure, Atlantic Ocean and sandy beaches of A1A (the beach road), Art Fest by the Sea entices all of the senses. 

As you stroll along the beach road you will see an array of artwork from hand painted works to towering sculptures, glass art, incredible woodcrafts and jewelry. Vendors come from all over Florida and even from some other states to display their talents.…

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SOUTH FLORIDA keeps SEA TURTLES SEASON in THE DARK

Photo: 2014 Sea Turtle Nesting Count

Sea turtle nesting season has legitimately taken place on March 1st and along South Florida’s coastline, locals have already stumbled upon several sea turtles sightings on the naturally pure beaches. “In the dark and out of sight is where South Florida’s sea turtle population literally comes to life.” Seasonal lighting regulations have taken into effect which entails waterfront residents and nearby businesses that are close to the Atlantic Ocean to faint lights in order to help prevent female turtles from being scared off and aborting the natural nesting process.

Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, has been working very hard to educate and rehabilitate sea creatures all while tracking, researching and…

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