Usually in the United States your summer garden gets all the glory. Well in sunny Southeast Florida, when the warm weather begins to wind down, your beautiful garden show begins! The summer heat is hard to plant colorful blooms, yet come fall, it is time for residents to plant colorful annuals.  Southeast Florida has 2 basic annual seasons - winter and summer - with different plants for each one.

Winter annual plants can usually live through spring, but plant them too early in the fall when the weather is still hot, and they may not make it. If you plant during warm autumn weather, planting flowers such as geraniums, in partial shade where they will only get morning or dappled sunlight they should thrive.

Sometimes Southeast Florida annuals will…

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The Blue Heron Bridge crosses over to beautiful Singer Island. This offers some of the best diving not just in Florida, but America and possibly the world. This is a scuba diver’s dream spot. It is located on Singer Island so there are no worries about booking a boat or long travel times because it’s a shallow dive spot.

The offering argument for the Blue Heron Bridge being a remarkable dive spot is the astonishing diversity. Divers could search up and down the east coast and not find as genuinely a populated place as this.  Manta rays, octopus, frogfish, stargazers, seahorses and so much more. All just a stone’s throw from shore.  Making shore diving an option for anyone.

Check out the shallow depth. It’s about 12 feet on average and gets down…

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Although the leaves do not change color here in Southeast Florida, unless you consider palms turning from bright green to brown.  While fall is known as sweater, pie, and soup season, for most of the country, it should also be known as the ultimate beverage season, too. Think about it: Pumpkin spice lattes, apple cider, and a medley of delicious fall cocktails are just the ticket on a chilly day.

These autumnal drinks are warm and cozy, yet chilled. Here in the Palm Beach County area some are cold too for those who love icy beverages year-round!  Try one of these delicious, iced autumn beverages to get into the season:

Pumpkin Chilly Foam Iced Espresso:

Ingredients:

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk

2…

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For an early-morning taste of Old Florida, there’s no better spot than Jupiter’s Center Street Nook, located at 223 Center Street in the Town of Jupiter. There is something so reassuring about having a go-to breakfast place that you absolutely love. One where you get excited about visiting when you wake up on a lazy Saturday or Sunday morning. If you happen to be in the Jupiter area, then we know of a place where you can have a reliably delicious breakfast, surrounded by locals, with a community vibe. Grab your next morning meal at Center Street Nook in Florida. This family-run breakfast spot offers seriously hearty breakfasts served with a smile.

This no-frills spot has a comfortable neighborhood feel to it, where you’ll be greeted like family as…

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Join others in the West Palm Beach area with a waterfront evening.  Dance the night away downtown at the biggest waterfront happy hour known as Clematis by Night. Every Thursday night from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Palm Stage on the Great Lawn in Centennial Square located at 101 South Flagler Drive in Downtown West Palm Beach.

People ‘in the know’ of what is happening on the local music scene recommend this award-winning music series.  The concert series has been rocking the area for nearly 30 years! Get familiar with the area’s best country, rock, rhythm and blues, and Latin music alongside the breathtaking setting of the West Palm Beach’s waterfront.

It is recommended that you bring your own blanket and lawn chairs. There will be plenty of…

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You will absolutely love the Mangroves and Mansions kayak tour through the Lake Worth Lagoon. The tour begins on the waterfront in Downtown West Palm Beach where your tour guide will set up each guest with “paddling 101” and safety gear before heading off on the two-hour tour.

The tour includes paddling through the newest man-made mangrove island, South Cove Natural Area before making your way past the Society of the Four Arts gardens, under the Royal Palm Bridge and headed south towards Palm Beach’s famous Worth Avenue with views of the historic Everglades Club, The Breakers Hotel, and The Flagler Museum. 

Along the guided two-hour tour many marine life and wildlife are spotted along the way including Blue Heron, American Egret, Osprey, Crabs,…

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The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society is a non-profit zoological organization located at Dreher Park in West Palm Beach. Take the kids to the Palm Beach Zoo, for a low-cost Palm Beach County outing during the month of September. The zoo will be offering FREE admission for children of the age 12 and younger through September 30, 2021.

The zoo houses more than 550 animals, which includes over 190 species. Many of the species are endangered and inhabited within 23-acres of lush tropical habitat. The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

The deal includes admission to the entertaining and enjoyable Splash Pad. 

Masks are required for anyone,…

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National Wife Appreciation Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of September. This year September 19, 2021, gives those who are lucky enough to have wives an extra chance to show them how much they mean to us. 

Wives keep people and families grounded and centered. They inspire us to work hard, play hard, and to always have something to bring to the table even if it isn’t in the monetary form. They help us keep improving ourselves our ladies having that extra

Time to spoil the missus on Wife Appreciation Day on September 19 and if you missed it, treat her right tomorrow and each day there after!

 

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On select Friday and Saturday evenings, as well as some Saturday and Sunday afternoons you can enjoy live outdoor music at Rosemary Square in West Palm Beach.  Bring your family and friends out for a nice time of shopping, dining, and some fantastic live entertainment.

Find live outdoor entertainment under the Wishing Tree. It is offered Friday and Saturday nights between 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., as well as Saturday and Sunday between 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  With as many dining options around Rosemary Square, it is the perfect place to enjoy a drink and an appetizer or a full course meal.  Once satiated, plan to stick around for the live music and you will be in store for a wonderful evening out.

Catch these live acts under The Wishing Tree on…

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Try a wonderful Italian restaurant, Scusi Trattoria in The PGA Commons.   Located at 4520 PGA Boulevard, Suite 100 in Palm Beach Gardens. The eatery offers indoor seating as well as al fresco dining. Scusi Trattoria’s Southern Italian dining experience features a menu of elevated traditional dishes, pasta, pizza, small plates, homemade gelato set in a space reminiscent of an Italian coastal town.

Scusi is led by Chef Laurent Tourondel. This is the Chef’s first restaurant in Palm Beach County, and he has managed a multitude of dining establishments worldwide, including Miami, New York, Hong Kong, London, and San Juan. Chef Tourondel is also an accomplished author of several culinary books. 

The menu at Scusi has been intentionally planned with…

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