All Blog Entries by Gerald Lombardo

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Palm Beach County is one of the most pet-friendly communities in the Country. There are plenty of places to bring your pets where both you and they can have a good time. Here are some things to do in the Palm Beaches with your dog.

Dog Parks

Dog Parks are rapidly appearing across the nation and The Palm Beaches are home to many beautiful grounds through Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation. Be sure to check out the new Lake Woof Dog Park located in John Prince Park in Lake Worth. This four-acre grassland is equipped with five fenced-in enclosures with three separate sections for small, medium and large dogs, five covered gazebos, multiple dog wash stations, and several water fountains. Along with Lake Woof Dog Park, The Palm Beaches are home to

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Healthy eating and healthy living is part of the culture in South Florida. Groceries and the food that we keep in our homes are a big part of that. For those who like to buy organic, natural, and or local, here are a few of the best green markets to visit in the Palm Beaches.

WPB GreenMarket

Open: Oct. 5 through April 18

Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays

Location: Along the West Palm Beach Waterfront, Clematis St. at Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. (Because of the ongoing work on the Clematis Streetscape project, GreenMarket vendors will be located along Flagler Drive for part of the season.)

Highlights: This waterfront green market, which celebrates its 25th season, offers one of the loveliest settings of all the local markets. When

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Get a taste of the best barbecue Palm Beach County has to offer this weekend at the “Polish the Gem” blues and BBQ festival this weekend on Saturday from 11am - 9pm and on Sunday from 11am - 6pm at Ocean Walk. This is a great event for the whole family.

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When: Saturday from 11am - 9pm and on Sunday from 11am - 6pm

Where: Ocean Walk - 2401 North Ocean Avenue, Riviera Beach, Florida 33404

Ocean Walk

Ocean Walk is a prominent Singer Island destination, combining beach access with entertainment-driven retailers and casual, local eateries. With over 65,000 square feet of newly constructed retail space with direct oceanfront access to Singer Island’s pristine white sand beach, Ocean Walk offers unparalleled

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When it comes to working out, the Palm Beaches has more to offer than just your standard gym. Here are a few perfect outdoor places to get fit in Palm Beach County.

Cardio

For picture-perfect views of the Intracoastal Waterway combined with cardio, try a bike ride along the Palm Beach Lake Trail. Whether you’re admiring the West Palm Beach city skyline, the iconic Palm Beach mansions or the waves of the Atlantic Ocean, you’re in complete control of your workout.

Back Workouts

Define your back muscles as you get an up-close view of Lake Worth Lagoon, the largest estuary in The Palm Beaches and home to a range of Florida wildlife. The lagoon is a prime location for bird watching, and occasionally you’ll even spot a manatee or dolphin.

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Located on Singer Island MacArthur is Palm Beach County’s premier state park. First established in 1989, this slice of South Florida’s natural coastline has been under preservation since. It consists of 438 acres with four different types of habitats, including strips of vegetation with tropical trees and plant species, a large estuary, beach dunes, and a Limestone Rock Reef.

Stand up paddle boarding or kayaking are some of the best ways to experience the state park, giving access and close-up views to all the different natural habitats, especially the estuary. Paddle Boarding Palm Beach is the official paddle board tour company of the park, offering rentals and guided SUP tours.

With around 7 different plant species and 22 animal species that

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If you live in Jupiter or Tequesta, come out to the Waterfront Market in Harbourside this Sunday to shop fresh produce, specialty foods, flowers & plants, live music and local art. This is the perfect, laid-back event if you’re looking for something to do in the sun this weekend. Also, you’ll be close to the beach so bring a towel if you feel like taking a dip afterward!

For those Palm Beachers who have never been, Harbourside Place is Jupiter’s premier downtown destination for shopping, dining, luxury hotel accommodations, entertainment and boating. Nestled along the Intracoastal Waterway, Harbourside Place conveys that classic, coastal vibe. Savor the flavors in one of the mouthwatering restaurants; shop in more than a dozen national and

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If you live on Singer Island and you haven’t already started preparing, get your heart ready for a beautiful run coming up on April 20th beginning at Ocean Walk Singer Island.

This event will include two races, a 10K and a half-marathon, both along scenic course runs along A1A and the natural area of MacArthur Beach Park, up and over the Blue Heron Bridge (one time) with views of Peanut Island and the Port of Palm Beach and a run through the quaint town of Palm Beach Shores before finishing at the newly renovated Ocean Walk on Singer Island.

Where: 2551 N. Ocean Ave. Singer Island, FL US 33404

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Athlete Information

Half Marathon starts at 6:00 a.m., 10k at 6:15 a.m.

There will be a 4 hour time limit for

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This coming Saturday, the 23rd, come on out and enjoy a gorgeous day of sandy beaches while you watch the “sport of kings,” polo played on Singer Island. This event is the perfect place to have fun with the whole family while networking and enjoying some delicious food and drinks.

When: Sat, February 23 from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Where: 2511 N Ocean Dr. 2511 North Ocean Drive. Riviera Beach, FL 33404

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Schedule

10:30 AM: Gates Open for all ticket holders

12:00 PM: Polo tutorial, National Anthem & First polo match begins

1:30 PM: Second polo match begins

3:00 PM: Third polo match begins

4:30 PM: Trophy presentation & Champagne Toast

Gold Mallet VIP Tent Tickets include entry to the covered

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The annual Paws And Claws Gala will happen at the Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa this Saturday from 6PM to 10PM.

The Paws and Claws Gala is the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast’s premier fundraising event each year. While supporting a great cause you can enjoy an elegant night with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, both silent and live auctions featuring an impressive array of items all while you dance the night away to the funky fresh sounds of NuVibe Entertainment. This is a formal event with cocktail chic as the suggested attire.

Sponsorships are available, please call (772) 600-3216 or email ccallahan@hstc1.org.

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When: Saturday, the 9th, from 6PM to 10PM.

Where: Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa -

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The beloved play LES MISÉRABLES is showing at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach from FEB 12th to FEB 17th.

Cameron Mackintosh presents this new production of the Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, direct from an acclaimed two-and-a-half-year return to Broadway.

With its glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, this breathtaking new production has left both audiences and critics awestruck, cheering “Les Miz is born again!” (NY1).

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, LES MISÉRABLES tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Featuring the thrilling score and

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