September 2018

The Downtown Delray Art Festival returns to the streets of Delray Beach this weekend with more than 150 artists from around Florida and the nation, bringing you creations of all kinds, as per tradition!

On the waterfront streets of Atlantic Avenue and 4th, hundreds of craft vendors will be lined up with thousands of hand-made-in-the-USA art.

You'll find pottery, jewelry, paintings, personalized gifts, handmade clothing, scented soaps and body products, folk art, pet products and specialty green market items and more. The annual craft festival has something to suit every person's taste and budget and it's free and pet-friendly too!

The famous festival is happening on Saturday and Sunday, September 22nd and 23rd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both

Wednesday, Sept. 19th

The Artisanals: 8 p.m., $7-$15. The Funky Biscuit, 303 SE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton, 561-395-2929

Rose Dickeson: 9 p.m., Free. The Dubliner, 435 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561-620-2540

Yazmani: 10 p.m., Free. Dada, 52 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, 561-330-3232

Thursday, Sept. 20th

Albert Castiglia: 8 p.m., Free. The Funky Biscuit, 303 SE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton, 561-395-2929

The Metropolitan: 11 p.m., Free. Dada, 52 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, 561-330-323

Mitch Herrick and the Homegrown Sinners: 9 p.m., Free. The Dubliner, 435 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561-620-2540

Periphyton: 8 p.m., Free. C.W.S. Bar & Kitchen, 522 Lucerne Ave., Lake Worth, 561-318-5637

Soul Recital: 9:30 p.m., Free-$5. Voltaire,

The Salt of the Earth Halotherapy & Spa is a unique spa in downtown Stuart offering a relaxing atmosphere and natural alternative for mind and body calming.

Halotherapy, or salt therapy, is a holistic, all-natural remedy using particles of salt to promote better breathing, healthier skin, peaceful sleep, enhanced fitness and overall wellness. It also effectively alleviate symptoms of many respiratory and skin conditions including COPD, Asthma, Bronchitis, Emphysema, Cystic Fibrosis, Eczema and Psoriasis. The salt particles help increase oxygen intake, opening up our airways and cleansing them of smoke, dust, pollutants and other allergens. When the salt lands on the skin it helps relieve sore, flakey, red and irritated skin.

At Salt of the

Cinépolis in Jupiter is the premium way to enjoy the most popular movie releases. Two unique auditorium concepts offer the option of luxurious auditoriums include fully reclining lounge chairs and in-theater waiter service and dining with full bar, available at the touch of a button, or premium auditoriums with traditional seating and access to a gourmet menu and full bar in the lobby.

On the menu you’ll find movie theater favorites and an array of small bites featuring mozzarella sticks, mini corn dogs and chicken quesadillas.

Signature appetizers include truffle fries, a cheese plate, hummus, chicken pot stickers, nachos, spinach artichoke dip, even a crepe stuffed with prosciutto and mozzarella.

Enjoy a lobster roll or an Ultimate Burger

The Coral Sky Amphitheater located at the South Florida Fair Grounds in West Palm Beach is hosting several upcoming concerts this fall. The open-air amphitheater is used for shows and concerts for some of the biggest musical stars and hottest events.

The venue is run by Live Nation, one of the largest events and venue operator and promoter in the world. The amphitheater holds roughly 20,000 people both under the venue’s awing and the grass areas surrounding the stage. The venue also includes parking, and food and drinks for purchase during the show. The Coral Sky Amphitheater is formally known as the Perfect Vodka Amphitheater.

Here is a list of some of the upcoming concerts coming to the Coral Sky.

Sunday, September 23rd: Niall Horan: Flicker World Tour

Last month, the Town of Jupiter Council passed a resolution that supports the voluntary elimination of single-use plastic straws and overall reduction of single-use plastics. The campaign is called "PURE" which stands for "Plastics Use Reduction Encouragement," which doesn't outlaw straws and single-use plastics but prompts the community to get involved in the effort to decrease plastic pollution.  

Jupiter prides itself in its incredible blue water- when the tide comes in the inlet it is an extravagant sparkling turquoise that will make you want to stop what you're doing and jump in. The area also has an abundance of marine life- it's one of the most popular places to scuba dive in the state- and our beaches are important nesting sites for sea

The town of Jupiter is once again celebrating the return of fall and its seasonal residents at the fun-filled Jupiter Fall Fest.

The festival will be held at the lovely Harbourside Place on Saturday, October 6th from noon-5 p.m.

Guests can enjoy live music, food from Harbourside restaurants, trucks and other food vendors, a beer garden, crafts and kids carnival.

Admission is free and so is parking. 

See more on Facebook.

 Location: 200 U.S. 1, Jupiter.

When high earners look for a place to buy a home for their families, they tend to do some research into factors like income taxes and home value trends. RewardExpert, a New York-based company whose services help people get the maximum benefit for their spending and traveling, did some surveying to determine the best states for high earners and affluent people. Their study found Florida to be the best Southern state for people of this status, ranking at number 4 in the country. 

The study was completed using 20 data metrics including sales tax, quality of life, school quality, real estate prices and trends, property taxes and assessment ratios, and state income taxes. 

When most people hear the term "affluent," they tend to think of the "one

The River Center provides a fun educational opportunity for visitors to learn about the unique Loxahatchee River system, from freshwater Cyprus swamp to the seagrass dominated estuary and marine ecosystems.

If you think you’ve got what it takes to capture the flora and fauna of the unique Florida outdoors, the Loxahatchee River Center is holding an open amateur photo contest until Tuesday, October 16th.

The competition is comprised of two age categories; Youth (17 & under) or General Amateur (18 & up), and will award winners in three content categories; flora, fauna, and human interaction.

Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category, and winning photographs will be displayed at the River Center and on their website.

The Loxahatchee River Center is located on the southeast side of Burt Reynolds Park on US1 and features over 6,000 gallons of fresh and saltwater aquariums, interactive kid-friendly exhibits, and even a “touch tank” where children can meet some of Florida’s friendly creatures up close.

From September 1st through May 31st, the Center is open Tuesday – Wednesday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday – Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. From June 1st through August 31st, the Center is open Tuesday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The River Center is a fun, educational opportunity for visitors to learn about the unique Loxahatchee River system, from freshwater Cyprus swamp to the seagrass dominated estuary and marine ecosystems.

Programs offered include a family seine