POLO CLUB, a prestigious, exclusive address: largest 145,000 sq ft clubhouse in county, 2 championship golf courses, 29 tennis courts. 5 dining rooms. Social activities abound, childrens center, dinner dances, star studded shows, discussion groups, movies. Resort pool & cafe. Condos to multi-million$ palatial homes, golf + lake views. MARILYN KNOWS POLO CLUB and sold properties quickly. BUY the HOME OF YOUR DREAMS in Polo. Call or text 561-302-3388 for mandatory dues & fees schedule.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Hatchling Release Tickets On Sale
Soon!
As we move towards the end of the
peak of sea turtle nesting, our sea
turtle nests begin to hatch. The
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is one
of only three facilities in Florida to
conduct the extremely popular
Hatchling Release Program.
Hatchling sea turtles are removed
each morning from nests excavated
by our Marine Turtle Specialists and
are ready to be released into the
ocean in the evening. Participants
watch as our staff places baby sea
turtles on the sand several feet from
the water's edge, and allows them to
scurry into the ocean on their own.
This program is offered for all ages
and runs from late July through mid-
September. Tickets must be purchased
in person and in advance for a specific
evening, and they sell out quickly! Click
here for information (dates, costs, ticket
limits, etc.) regarding the
2012 Hatchling Release Program.
Friday, June 29, 2012
A GOOD TASTE OF FLORIDA HOSPITALITY
Wishing for a getaway, nearby, with historic reminders and
beautiful gardens, near a downtown area brimming with museums, theaters,
interesting eateries, Antiques Row, art galleries, yachts on waterways and a
new downtown waterfront area?
You can get away from the cares of the day with a weekend or
longer stay at the Casa Grandview, located in downtown West Palm Beach’s trendy
Grandview Heights historic district, south of City Place and Clematis. Here
you will enjoy a 1925 historic bed and breakfast inn featuring private luxury
vacation resort cottages, main house guest rooms and 1948 art deco cabana
suites. It has received the AAA Four
Diamond Award.
Accommodations are chic, warm, eclectic styles and inviting
and retain the original interior architecture.
There is a cozy Caribbean-like island atmosphere with a Mediterranean
flair.
Walk beneath a canopy of leafy palms and flowering
trees. Sit in the garden and enjoy the
serene view. Feel surrounded by history. Some rooms reflect the Henry Flagler Era of
1893-1913, or the Palm Beach Boom Era of 1913-1926. Others remind you of the Historic
Neighborhood Downtown Boom Era of the 1894-1920’s.
Choose from Spanish Mission, Revival, Craftsman Bungalow,
Art Deco and Key West styles, one or two bedrooms and suites. This off-the-beaten path resort provides an
authentic Florida vacation experience and gracious hospitality. There are one bedroom units, suites with
living rooms, units with kitchens.
Walk to the tennis courts, the Kravis Center, and the Convention
Center. Bike or jog the scenic route. Have lunch at the world famous Breakers
Hotel.
Some accommodations enjoy complimentary breakfasts,
coffee and tea service and all have allergy blocking mattress and pillow
encasements. There is a DVD rental
library, hammocks, keyless door entry, 600-thread count sheets, outdoor
lounging areas, chaises, dining and grilling areas. Cottages have washers and dryers.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
WE CAN BE PROUD...
Out
of 4783 acute care hospitals in the US, Boca Raton Regional Hospital and 175
others were identified as Top Performers, receiving the 2012 HealthGrades Women’s
Health Excellence Award. That puts BRRH
in the top 5% for excellence in women’s heath care... for the third year in a
row!
BRRH
is also the recipient of the 2012 Best
100 Hospitals in the Nation for Cardiac care, stroke Care, Gastrointestinal
Treatment. US News Media & World
Reports 2011-2012 Best Hospitals ranked BRHH as a top hospital in the South
Florida metropolitan area.
The
hospital is a recognized leader in oncology, cardiovascular disease and
surgery, minimally invasive surgery, orthopedic, women’s health and emergency
medicine, all of which offer state-of-the art diagnostic and imaging
capabilities and designated by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
ENJOY A FOOD TOUR IN A HISTORIC DISTRICT
Come on over on certain Saturdays,
listed below, and join the "Taste History and Culinary Tours of Historic
Palm Beach County." Visit restaurants, eateries, cafes and markets in
historic districts, areas and buildings in either Delray Beach, Boynton
Beach, Lake Worth or Lantana, and enjoy food sampling. Learn about food
history, food culture facts and foodways.
You will be touring on a bus and
walking four to six blocks for four hours, rain or shine, visiting at
least two of fifteen eateries regularly on the tours, markets and urban
farms. See and hear narrative information by a live guide on historic
buildings, districts and landmarks located along the tour. Dietary
restrictions cannot be accommodated but you may visit local home-grown
markets, vegan restaurants, organic eateries, gourmet restaurants, soul
food, visit an urban farm, and more. Some food tasting is standing only
- no sitting, so wear comfortable shoes.
Cultural Arts venues include stops at
the Lake Worth Art League Gallery and the Clay, Glass, Metal, Stone
Gallery in the downtown Lake Worth arts district. Cost is $35 per
person, less for groups of ten, all paid in advance. Tours being at 11
am so be there at 10:45 am. Tours start at the Boynton Beach Mall (Macy's - Outside at East Entrance), 801 N. Congress Avenue.
The Tour is run by the Museum of
Lifestyle & Fashion History in Boynton Beach, a non-profit 501c3.
Tours are held on the 2nd (Lake Worth), 3rd and 4th Saturdays (Delray
Beach and Boynton Beach) of each month, year-round. The website is http://mlfhmuseum.org/culinaryfoodtours.html.
For more information call 561-243-2662 or E-mail
tour@tastehistoryculinarytours.org. Private group tours are also offered.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Did you know that Delray
Beach won the “Best of the Road: 2010 Best Small Towns in America” Award,
announced by Rand McNally and USA Today.
You can go to http://www.bestoftheroad.com/town.do?destinationId=3433, write
about what you love about Delray and attach a photo.
Several
residential projects, “at rest” during the recent housing turmoil, are
reviving. Cannery Row, in the heart of
Pineapple Grove and Bankers Row historic district, is located on NE Second
Avenue and Lake Ida Road, with 82 3-story townhouses. Clubhouse was recently completed. Many units are sold and two additional
buildings await permits. Pineapple Grove
is filled with restaurants, galleries, salons and is a thriving arts and
cultural center.
Midtown
Delray, a 17 building complex of 116 3-story rental townhomes, will begin
construction on July 1st. Units will average just under 1700 sq ft with
attached garages; 82 will accommodate 2 cars. One hundred forty temporary
full-time jobs will be created. Location
is at 4200 Old Germantown Road, east of Military Trail and south of Linton
Boulevard. It is 2 miles west of I-95
and 4 miles east of the Florida Turnpike.
Ceilings will be9’4”. Kitchens
will have black appliances, 42” cabinets, granite countertops and modern
lighting fixtures. There will be a
swimming pool, clubhouse and tot lot.
With
many cultural venues, restaurants and shops, downtown Delray is a mecca for
shoppers. USA Today described Delray
Beach as “getting hipper by the year.”
Recreational and outdoor
activities abound.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
IDEAS FOR LIVING LONGER, NOTHING NEW BUT YOU MAY NEED TO REFOCUS
United Healthcare’s 7th Annual 100@100 Survey
found that more than half of the 100-year olds exercise nearly every day. Activity favored by nearly half: walking, and almost as many do
exercises to strengthen their muscles.
Some enjoy yoga, Tai Chi, riding a bike, jogging or participating in
sports. It is estimated there are 72,000
centenarians nationwide with Medicare plans.
The survey included 300 baby boomers in their early 50’s,
and 100 centenarians and answers focused on talking with a friend or family member
almost every day, attending social
events, and finding reasons daily to giggle or laugh.
Asked who to invite to a family dinner from a list of 14,
Betty White was number one for 78%. Half
would pick “Gone with the Wind” as the greatest movie from the past 100 years. Boomers picked “It’s A Wonderful Life.”
Almost 75% of the centenarians polled said they will vote
in November.
Monday, June 11, 2012
SAILBOAT STORAGE AVAILABLE IN DELRAY BEACH
The City of Delray Beach Parks and Recreation Department has boat storage spaces available on the north end of the beach for sixty sailboats. The existing permit holders will be able to renew their permits for one (1) year at the Delray Beach Community Center, 50 NW 1st Ave., starting October 3rd between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday thru Friday.
Remaining permits will be sold beginning November 2nd. Before you purchase a permit your boat must be inspected by James Scala, Ocean Rescue Superintendent. Please call Mr. Scala at (561) 243-7352 or email at scala@mydelraybeach.com to set up an appointment.
The cost of the annual permit is $265.00 which includes sales tax and can be made by cash, check, Visa or MasterCard. All applicants must show proof of boat ownership by providing a bill of sale. One (1) permit per person, per family, will be sold.
All boats must exhibit a properly attached and valid City permit by Wednesday, November 30th or the boat will be removed from the beach at the boat owner’s expense (i.e., towing and storage).
For further information, contact Gail Vanhove at (561) 243-7257 or vanhove@mydelraybeach.com.
http://www.mydelraybeach.com/parks-and-recreation/news/2012/05/29/sailboat-storage-available
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