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Little Singer Island has a handful of unique beachfront restaurants that serve up tasty food and refreshing drinks. From Two Drunken Goats in the Ocean Walk Mall to The Islander Tiki Bar at the Palm Beach Shores Resort, the following six spots have a tempting happy hour:

Johnny Longboats

Happy hour is every Monday-Friday from 1-7 p.m. and on weekends from 2-6 p.m. You'll find half-price drinks including their signature cocktails and rum buckets plus $5 daily drink specials. They also have a happy hour appetizer menu with small plates ranging from $2.99-$7.99 including hush puppies, wings and grouper bites.

Two Drunken Goats

Daily happy hour from noon-7 p.m. with half-price beer, wine and wells. Tuesdays are Taco Tuesday with all-you-can

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Waterfront Properties has another new luxury listing on Singer Island that's quite the stunner. A corner unit in the Ritz Carlton Residences, this 3 bedroom, 3 and a half bath has sweeping vistas of the gleaming Atlantic and the blue Intracoastal with an extravagant interior and all the high-class amenities of the Ritz. 

The 3,605 square-foot residence boasts 10-foot ceilings with crown molding throughout and hardwood floors above Carrera marble, giving the purchaser either as an option. It has hurricane impact glass windows and doors throughout, all with electronic silhouette shades. 

 

The kitchen has custom Dellacasa high gloss cabinetry with square edge granite countertops and backsplash as well as stainless steel Miele appliances. The

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The AAA Four Diamond-rated oceanside Marriott on Singer Island is the perfect place for locals to staycation or visitors to get a true taste of sunny South Florida. The 21-story oasis offers condo-style rooms with sweeping ocean views, an award-winning spa, beachside firepit and so much more. Whether you're booking a stay or not, the luxury hotel boasts multiple dining options with great vistas and even better food that anyone nearby can enjoy. 

3800 Ocean

The main restaurant at the resort is 3800 Ocean which has an upscale interior with a classy bar and airy outdoor seating. The new chef, James King, is a pro at bringing bold flavors to the plate and guests are loving his SoFlo flare. You'll delight in the friendly atmosphere at 3800 Ocean and

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Less than 400 yards from the south end of Singer Island lies an even smaller island named after a world-famous nut. Peanut Island, dubbed "beauty in a nutshell" is 79-acres full of history, clear water, great snorkeling, and lots of other recreation. 

Located in the inlet between Singer Island and West Palm Beach, Peanut Island is easily accessible by boat or even kayak for Singer Island residents. Those who don't have their own boat can also take either the Peanut Island Shuttle from West Palm or the Sailfish Marina Water Taxi from Singer Island. Peanut has three separate boat slips on the perimeter that are free for day use. 

The island has a Cold War-era bunker for John F. Kennedy had he needed to use it. It's now open for the public to

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This Saturday is the 6th annual Spiny Lobsterfest at Sailfish Marina! Enjoy lobster galore plus tons of fun activities for the family for just $10.

Lobsterfest will be held on August 11th from noon-8 p.m. $10 gets you in with a food voucher and you'll have dozens of lobster dish options to choose from. If you can't pick just one, food vouchers are only $5 a piece. If you bring family make sure the kids are in swimsuits and the pets are dressed up because there are lots of kids activities and a dog costume contest. 

The fun-filled afternoon also includes live entertainment, craft vendors, nautical art and a live street painter plus a silent auction.

All proceeds benefit the West Palm Beach Fishing Club, one of the oldest fishing clubs in Palm

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Built in 2002, Via Delfino is a newer generation of luxury condominiums developed on Singer Island. The 21-story, 33-resident tower offers floor plans ranging from 2,100-5,800 feet under air with 2-4 bedroom layouts. With only 1-2 units per floor, residents have plenty of space and privacy as well as personal oceanfront terraces with incredible views of the Atlantic. 

Via Delfino is named after the majestic dolphin, a symbol of goodness and friendship. Upon entering Delfino's gates you will notice a large dolphin fountain symbolizing the embodiment of the community. Along with 24-hour concierge service and garage parking, Via Delfino's amenities include a heated pool and deck with private cabanas and grills, a multi-purpose fitness facility and

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With the new VistaBlue condominiums and Amrit Resort approaching their grand openings, Singer Island will be seeing quite a few new residents in the coming months. New islanders should be informed of the Palm Beach Water Taxi, which leaves from the Sailfish Marina on Singer Island every day.

The marina has a few different vessels ranging from 20-50 seaters. The boats go on excursions all over the area, and you can travel by water on a sightseeing cruise, private charter or taxi service to the best locations in Palm Beach County. 

The Palm Beach "Now & Then" Cruise is held every day on a 50-seater Corinthian Catamaran. New residents would enjoy discovering Singer Island and its history. A guide narrates the tour so you can learn about neighboring

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Florida is often known as the Golf Capital of the World thanks to Palm Beach County. The area has 160 courses- more than any other place in the state- and some of the nation's top PGA Tour members have settled down in Palm Beach because of this. Residents on Singer Island have many golf options not far away, but three high-end courses are very close by. Here's a little bit about them:

Lost Tree Club

The Lost Tree Club is located at the north end of the island and members can enjoy not only a gorgeous golf course, but also the tennis courts, spa, pool, fitness center and private beach. The 18-hole Jack Nicklaus championship course was designed to have a "classic island syle," as it sits on 150 acres of waterfront property. The club is along the

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Singer Island is a well-preserved 4-mile stretch of beach that is coated in white sand and surrounded by clear blue water. It's lined with luxurious condos and hotels where residents delight in the amenities the island offers including boating, fishing, snorkeling and diving. Singer Island was just listed as number one on a Travel Pulse Magazine article entitled "25 Amazing Islands You Haven't Heard Of, Yet," for its awesome recreation activities.

The story mentioned mainly The Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Resort & Spa and the beautiful John D. MacArthur Beach State Park at the north end of the island. The Singer Island Marriott is a great place to hangout even for condo owners; its spa is one of the best-rated in the area and so is their

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The state of Florida passed a bill earlier this year that favors property owners and prohibits local government from taking private beach for recreational use. As of July 1st, beachfront property owners, condos and hotels will have truly private beach that the public can no longer use.

Singer Island condo owners will have more private beach space as the general public must set up at public beaches. The wet tide line is still public access but dry sand is only for owners. 

There are three public beaches on the island: City Beach, the main that most of the public already goes to just over the Blue Heron Bridge across from the Ocean Mall; Ocean Reef Park in the middle of the island, known for its surf and artificial dive sites; and Jonathan

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