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        <author>amanda@wfpcc.com (Amanda Hicks)</author>
        <title>Easter Brunch at 3800 Ocean</title>
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Enjoy a brunch buffet with your family this Sunday at the oceanfront Singer Island Marriott. 


Easter Brunch will be held at the resort's award-winning restaurant, 3800 Ocean, with food prepared by executive chef Gustavo Calderon. It's an all-day affair from noon-8 p.m. and there will be plenty to do to occupy time. Aside from all the spectacular food items (menu below), you can enjoy dining right on the water and exploring resort amenities including the beach and the pool. There's a rumor going around that the Easter Bunny will be there too. 


The cost is $95 for adults and $30 for children. Reservations are required; if you're interested call 561-340-1795. 


Brunch Menu


Raw, Sushi and Ceviche BarShrimp with Horseradish Cocktail SauceCrab and Gazpacho ShootersSeasonal Oysters on the Half Shell with MignonetteWahoo Ceviche, Leche de Tigre, Julienne Onions, Sweet PotatoTuna Tartare, Avocado, Mango, Soy YuzuCheese and Charcuterie StationImported and Domestic Selection of CheesesCaramelized Walnuts, Dried Fruits, Pate De Fruits, Rustic Bread and Artisanal JamsCoppa, Sopresatta, Spanish Chorizo and Spanish HamMarinated Olives, Assorted Mustards, Cornichons, Mostarda, Candied Nuts and Balsamic Pearl OnionsAntipasto and PickledGrilled Zucchini, Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Baby Carrots, Asparagus, Golden baby Beets, Florida Hearts of Palm and Roasted Japanese Eggplant Soup and Salad StationGinger and Five Spice Carrot SoupLocal Greens including: Red Leaf, Green Leaf, Romaine Hearts, Boston Bibb and Lolla Rossa Medjool Dates, Goat Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Parmesan Grated Parmesan, Shredded Carrots, Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes and Ciabatta CroutonsPomegranate Vinaigrette, Creamy Parmesan-Peppercorn Dressing, Red Wine Vinaigrette and Creamy CaesarComposed SaladsCharred Tricolor Carrot and Arugula: Caramelized Walnuts, Goat’s Feta Cheese, Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Ciabatta Crouton, Grapefruit VinaigretteToasted Quinoa, Charred Onion and Brussels Sprout Salad:Frisse Lettuce, Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette Nicoise Salad: Haricot Vert, Hard Boiled Eggs, Kalamata Olives, Cherry Tomatoes, Sweet Mustard Vinaigrette Small PlatesWagyu Beef Cheeks, Quinoa and Farro Risotto, Braised Rainbow Swiss Chard Pan Seared Bay Scallop, Roasted Corn Pudding, Cherry wood Bacon JusPork Belly Confit, Spiced Beluga Lentils, Tomato Jam Chicken Potsticker, Ginger Soy, Sambal Olek Carving StationPrime Beef Rib Eye, Cabernet Reduction, Horseradish CrèmeHoney-Bourbon Spiral HamYeast RollsCedar Plank Salmon, Dill Crust,Lemon Brow Butter SauceAction StationMojo Marinated Roasted Suckling Pig Cilantro Chimichurri, Hawaii RollsHot BuffetRoasted Baby Potatoes, Cilantro ChimichurriCaramelized Sweet Potatoes, Citrus-Caramel Sauce, Toasted Coconut Haricot Verts and Waxed Beans Casserole, Toasted Pine nutsRoasted Garlic Mashed PotatoesCharred Seasonal VegetablesRigatoni Pasta, Lamb Sausage Ragout, Grana Padano CheeseOrechiette Pasta, Charred Seasonal Squash, Cherry Tomato, Creamy Kale PestoAssorted Artisan Bread and Rolls


There will also be a heavenly dessert bar. 3800 Ocean is located at 3800 N. Ocean Dr., Singer Island.
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    <pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2018 11:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Incredible Photos Captured off Singer Island by Hakai Magazine</title>
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Hakai Magazine, a multiple award-winning coastal science magazine based in Canada, has a feature story in this month's edition about the massive mullet migration off the coast of Singer Island.


The article is called &quot;Mullet Mania&quot; and it includes high-def photos of mullet and its predators all along the island. Photographer and author, Michael Patrick O'Neill, documented using his drone and underwater camera which allows you to view the sealife from a perspective other than the beach. You can see just how many fish there really are in the water by viewing the article here. 


All along the Florida coast, the mullet leave inland estuaries and rivers and head out to sea every year. They spawn offshore in emormous schools, which resemble an oil slick when you look at the article's aerial photos. 


In the early 1990s, Florida voted to implement a net ban, prohibiting the use of large and entangling nets near the shore, which has given mullet and other species a chance to repopulate after overfishing. After 23 years of the ban, the striped-back mullet have made a comeback. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission say the ban was not a cure-all but it helped the population overall and minimized catches of non-targeted marine life. 


Now researchers from many countries come to Singer Island to document and film spring migrations of mullet and its predator the black tip shark. Read more about the mullet here and see blacktip shark photos and footage from Singer Island here.
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    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2018 16:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Get Ready for Easter Eggs</title>
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The Palm Beach Shores Police Department needs your assistance 


Every year the PD on SI holds an Egg Hunt that's over-the-top. We're talking literally tons of eggs and candy, with bounce houses, crafts, music, food and more.


While loads of fun, the hunt is also taken serious; there's 4 different age divisions and a whistle to signal the start of the race at exactly 11 a.m. There will be plenty of eggs for everyone but only with your help 


Join the Police Department stuffing 4,000 eggs with 9,000 pieces of candy for the Egg Hunt on March 31st. Volunteers will meet at the Town Hall Chambers in Palm Beach Shores on Wednesday, March 28th at 1 p.m. to get to work. Sandwiches and beverages will be provided.


247 Edwards Lane. 
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    <pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2018 07:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Alfred Hitchcock and Singer Island</title>
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Alfred Hitchcock, one of the most iconic filmmakers of all time, has a forgotten history with Singer Island. 


Hitchcock's glory was revealed in the 1950s and 60s with his staple mystery movies like &quot;Psycho,&quot; &quot;Rear Window,&quot; &quot;The Birds&quot; and &quot;Strangers on a Train.&quot; He also rapidly became a television star from his comedic introductions on the series &quot;Alfred Hitchcock Presents.&quot;


It was rumored at the time that the celebrity had visits to Singer Island, which brought many of his fans and paparazzi to the area for a chance to see him and get his autograph. But Hitchcock only visited Palm Beach County one time in his life- and it was before his fame in 1939 with his wife Alma. So the question arises: Where did the story come from that Hitchcock could be found on Singer Island? 


A man named Richard E. Decker decided to develop a business based off the famous director's stardom- a magazine he called &quot;Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine.&quot; He used the name in exchange for a licensing fee, and from 1956 into the 70s, the fiction mystery journal became an award-winning publication and sold thousands of copies in dozens of countries. Can you guess the uncanny location for the main headquarters? The little town of Palm Beach Shores on Singer Island. 


Decker never advertised the name of the company on the door because he knew people would come knocking all day trying to meet Mr. Hitchcock. Even with his &quot;secret location,&quot; every week Decker had people tracking down his office looking for the filmmaker. Many thought they might be lucky enough to stop by on a day when Hitchcock would be there, however he never once went to the HQ of the magazine. Still for years, fan detectives traveled to Palm Beach Shores only to find that their Oz was Richard E. Decker.


In a 1960s interview, the Palm Beach Post asked Decker why he chose the quiet little island to run an international business, and his answer was nothing short of the usual &quot;sunshine full-time,&quot; as he put it. He and his wife were snowbirds who got tired of the northern winters. 


In 1975 the Deckers sold the magazine to new owners in New York, where it is still printed to this day.


You can check it out here.


Plus: In honor of Alfred Hitchcock's work, a special 60th anniversary screening of &quot;Vertigo&quot; will be shown in the following theaters around Palm Beach County this Wednesday, March 21st, where you can see the film at either 2 or 7 p.m.:


Regal Royal Palm


Cinemark Boynton Beach


Shadowood Boca Raton


 
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    <pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2018 13:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Which Restaurant on SI has the Best Breakfast?</title>
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The Palm Beach Post has made a list of the best spots for Spring Breakers to grab some breakfast on their way to the beach this week. The Post chose 9 spots all over Palm Beach County and placed Johnny Longboats on Singer Island at number 2. 


Johnny Longboats is located in the Ocean Mall which is just steps away from the beach. It opens at 7 a.m., parking is free, and you can hear the sound of waves crashing while you eat. 


The restaurant has &quot;Eye Opener Specials,&quot; which are $3.99 Bloody Mary's, screwdrivers, and mimosas- a great way to start the day on spring vacation. All of their breakfasts are packed with protein, like their Low Carb-High Protein Specialty which comes with 3 eggs, bacon or sausage, cottage cheese, and sliced tomatoes and ham. Their 4-egg house omelets come in 8 different styles, including Greek, Polish, New Jersey and New Orleans. And you also have the option of creating your own meal.


Start your day off with a hearty breakfast from Johnny Longboats on your way to the beach. Park at the restaurant and walk over to the ocean when you're done- it's simple


Take a virtual tour of the restaurant here.


Located at 2401 Ocean Dr., Riviera Beach.
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    <pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2018 15:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>The St. Patrick's Day Parade on Singer Island </title>
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The Palm Beach Shores St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held on Saturday, March 17th, at 11 a.m. on the south end of Singer Island. It starts at the town's community center (90 Edwards lane) and ends on S. Ocean Avenue. Head over to the 28th annual parade for a day full of floats, music, beer, food and fun


The idea to have a celebration on the island started in 1989 after a small group of friends went to the nearest St. Patrick's Day celebration, the Lake Worth Parade, where they jumped in on the march. They had so much fun they decided it was time to have one of their own in the town of Palm Beach Shores In 1990 they gathered a board of 8 people to hold the first ever Annual Palm Beach Shores Parade. The Grand Marshal, Mickey O'Brien, towed a decorated baby buggy holding a leprechaun behind a decorated golf cart. It lasted 15 minutes.


Today the parade has metamorphosed into a frolic including pipe bands, floats, the unique Mummers Marchers, lots of food, drinks, a DJ, raffle and more. Funds raised are donated to local charities and organizations. 


For more information call 561-884-3457.
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    <pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2018 14:47:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>The Brewhouse Gallery</title>
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 Just over the Blue Heron Bridge, the Brewhouse Gallery is a trendy spot for Singer Island residents to go to. It's a unique place incorporating an art gallery, live music venue, bar and restaurant. 


The Brewhouse is open Tuesday-Sunday in the afternoon and evening. It hangs art from 18 local artists, changing pieces every 3 months. The art is on display and for sale, commission free. The concept is to revolutionize modern art galleries- boosting foot traffic, exposure, and ultimately sales. 


The venue is visually inspiring and a place to be creative and share ideas with new people. Besides art on every inch of the walls, there's a small stage for local bands to play, tables and benches to have a beer and relax, and there's food from 5:30 p.m.-close. 


They carry 45 beers on tap from all over the world and from microbreweries around town like Funky Buddha, Tequesta Brewing Co., and Due South. There's also a full wine list and alcohol-free beverages like coffee, special sodas, and award-winning homemade sangria.


Every evening, Chef Leilani, a Hawaiian native, prepares incredibly fresh, island-inspired food. Her menu changes daily but frequent dishes include tacos with roasted pork or filet mignon (Taco Tuesday), coconut shrimp, pizza, pad thai, fresh guacamole, her famous crabcakes, and much more. 


Aside from live music, there's always something going on at the Brewhouse. Whether it's trivia night, poetry reading, or painting classes, you'll love the vibe at this awesome spot. Next time you're looking for a new place to try, head over to the Brewhouse in Lake Park.


Hours are Tuesday from 5-10 p.m., Wednesday-Friday 3 p.m.-midnight, and weekends noon-midnight. 


Call 561-469-8930 for more information.


720 Park Ave., Lake Park, FL 33403.
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    <pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2018 13:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <author>amanda@wfpcc.com (Amanda Hicks)</author>
        <title>New Island-Style Flea Market</title>
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A new Caribbean market called TikiMarket is launching this month on the Riviera Beach waterfront.


TikiMarket celebrates the spirit and lifestyle of the Caribbean, especially the nearby Bahamas. Browse food and merchandise of the islands along the clear water of Inlet while listening to a DJ play some tropical james from artists like Calypso and Bob Marley.


The vibrant market will be held every Sunday year-round from 4-7 p.m. at the Riviera Beach Marina Village: 190 E. 13th St.


Vendors interested in setting up can call 561-844-3408.


Come get a taste of the islands on Sunday nights on the Riviera waterfront
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    <pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2018 15:26:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <title>Blacktip Shark Migration Filmed Off Singer Island</title>
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Researchers at Florida Atlantic University captured the annual Blacktip Shark migration off Singer Island over the weekend.


The footage, which you can see here, shows thousands of sharks heading south toward warmer water. These sharks are often called the &quot;snowbirds of the sea,&quot; because they migrate south during the cold months when water temperatures drop below 71 degrees. When the weather and water warm back up they will return north. 


The video was taken right off of John D. MacArthur Beach State Park in North Palm. Blacktips are regarded as fairly timid animals and account for very few attacks on humans. In places like Georgia, South Carolina, and northern-central Florida, there are areas that have cloudy inlets and an abundant supply of baitfish. Those are the areas where there are more incidental bites on people. In the much clearer waters off South Florida, sharks rarely mistake humans for prey, according to Stephen Kajiura, a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and director of the Elasmobranch Research Laboratory in FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. 


Kajiura and other researchers say this year's migration video shows significantly fewer Blacktips than in previous migration seasons. “In fact, it was so low that we estimated the population to be about one-third of what we have seen in previous years,” he said, adding that tracking the shark migration isn't just about public safety, but also an important indicator of ocean health.


During the migration, the Blacktips sweep through coastal waters and sort of “spring clean,&quot; weeding out weak and sick fish, which helps preserve coral reefs and seagrass. &quot;[The sharks] are just simply stopping when they reach their optimum water temperature,&quot; Kajiura said. &quot;That might have ramifications throughout the ecosystem... you might have an abundance of sick or diseased fish here that are not being cleaned out.&quot; 


That can create detrimental effects that trickle down the food chain to coral reefs and throughout our ecosystem. Kajiura doesn't attribute the warmer coastal waters in recent years entirely to global warming, but he does think it may provide a glimpse of what's to come for shark migrations in a warmer world. “We want to make sure that these snowbirds come back to South Florida, because if they don’t, it will have a huge ecological impact in this region.” 


For more information about Blacktip sharks and migration patterns from FAU, click here. 
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