Florida Weekly - Palm Beach

01/07/2025

Loggerhead Marinelife Center helps care for cold-stunned sea turtles

Loggerhead Marinelife Center is working hard this holiday to care for 20 cold-stunned juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtles that were transported to the Juno Beach facility from the New England Aquarium in Boston. Due to a sudden drop in water temperatures in the Northeast, the New England Aquarium e...

01/07/2025

Support grows for the mangrove islands at Jupiter Narrows

The mangrove islands at Jupiter Narrows may not be headed for demise after all. A grassroots group’s effort to save them is gaining momentum and support and has a new partner. The Jupiter Narrows Conservation Alliance has already earned the active support of Ocean Conservancy, the nation’s oldes...

01/06/2025

A fundraiser to help preserve Jupiter’s beaches

“Friends of Jupiter Beach,” a local nonprofit dedicated to preserving Jupiter’s dog-friendly beaches, announces their 2nd annual “Cocktails by the Sea” fundraising event. Highlights of the evening include cocktail tastings, hors d’oeuvres, a signature seafood paella dinner prepared by Ch...

01/06/2025

The world’s largest auction house for collectibles, Heritage Auctions, celebrates the grand opening of its new West Palm Beach office.

The world’s largest auction house for collectibles, Heritage Auctions, celebrates the grand opening of its new West Palm Beach office. “We are thrilled to open our new Palm Beach office, bringing Heritage’s worldclass service and expertise to this vibrant community,” says President of Herita...

01/05/2025

4ocean and Guy Harvey collaborate for conservation

It started off as a fun trip by two surfer guys to catch some big waves on the Island of Bali. It ended up becoming a mission to clean up the world’s oceans. Andrew Cooper and Alex Schulze of Boca Raton graduated college in 2014 and took off for Bali looking for big waves to surf. But what they fo...

01/05/2025

The 6th annual “Night of Giving,” hosted by Paul Labrecque, will benefit Extraordinary Charities and its beneficiaries of services and mentorship.

The 6th annual “Night of Giving,” hosted by Paul Labrecque, will benefit Extraordinary Charities and its beneficiaries of services and mentorship. Each year, Paul Labrecque’s salon and spa partners with a charity and mission they feel the community needs most to thrive at that point in time. ....

01/04/2025

Disney’s “Frozen: The Broadway Musical” comes to the Maltz Jupiter Theatre

As is often the case in books, television, or film, the sidekick is the most intriguing, and Disney’s “Frozen: The Broadway Musical” is no exception. Yes, everyone loves the kingdom of Arendelle’s Elsa and Anna, but Olaf is the best of the best. Elsa is loved for her loyalty, and Anna for h...

01/04/2025

Discover this wonderful West Indies style home, built and finished by Leeds Custom Design.

Discover this wonderful West Indies style home, built and finished by Leeds Custom Design. The property, at 218 Seabreeze Avenue in Palm Beach, is nestled on a picturesque 1/3-acre lot. An inviting, open, great room welcomes you, featuring a dual-sided fireplace that elegantly connects to the dining...

01/03/2025

Introducing the newly reimagined Beach Club at The Boca Raton

A new luxurious oceanfront destination is unveiled in Boca Raton. Beach Club is part of The Boca Raton’s $375 million transformation. “We are thrilled to introduce the new Beach Club to our members, who will now have a rejuvenated space that reflects our commitment to excellence,” says Daniel ...

01/03/2025

A futuristic journey into the fusion of art and technology

Tequesta’s Lighthouse ArtCenter presents “Tyler K. Smith: Brainz’ N Boltz,” a solo exhibition of painting, drawing, and sculpture. For the exhibition, the artist created a cast of fantastical characters and futuristic machines. Inspired by his upbringing on a farm repairing machinery by day ...

01/02/2025

Here's what's happening around town this week

Enjoy fresh vegetables, food, craft vendors, live music, and pop-up workshops at the West Palm Beach GreenMarket. 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. every Saturday.

01/02/2025

Recollections of Palm Beach County residents who left more than just memories

They may be gone, but they surely are not forgotten. Florida Weekly remembers some of the people we lost in the last year: family members, friends, neighbors or simply fellow Floridians. We choose to tell their stories. Each is precious, in our view. Each is part of the fabric that creates a beautif...

01/01/2025

Lake Worth Beach event brings joy to children

The spirit of the season was alive and well, as more than 100 children, ages 3-16, received brand-new bicycles during the annual Lake Worth Beach Holiday Bike Giveaway. The event provided bikes and included important safety demonstrations, ensuring each child is equipped to ride safely. Helmets and....

01/01/2025

State-of-the-art new facility planned for Palm Beach Gardens

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County announces an initiative, designed to inspire generations to embrace and celebrate Jewish life across Palm Beach County. With $11 million raised toward its $20 million goal, the Palm Beach Movement to Activate Jewish Life will address the extraordinary growth of...

01/01/2025

🎉 Happy New Year from our family to yours! 🎉

12/31/2024

Bike, run or walk to help Palm Beach County residents struggling with illiteracy

Get ready to lace up or jump on your bike, all for a good cause! The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County invites cyclists, walkers, and runners to participate in the 15th Annual LOOP for Literacy. Funds from the family-friendly event will support literacy programs that help children and adults s...

12/31/2024

CPR, Fire Rescue and PBG Medical Center make all the difference

It was 6:20 in the morning, and Frank Dorso’s alarm was going off. As quickly as he shut it off, he collapsed on his wife, Katrina Heller, next to him. When Frank wasn’t responding, Katrina called 911 and immediately started CPR. The 911 operator, Jeremiah, helped keep her calm and guided her to...