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While trying to decide on a new place to visit in Florida, we decided it was time to make a trip to the west coast and headed to Sanibel Island for a 3 days stay at Sunset Beach Inn. From West Palm Beach it is an easy and pleasant 3.5 hour drive and before long, […]
Ahh, summer is here… finally! Early morning is a good time to visit your local park while the heat is still manageable. Dreher Park is one of my favorite and really close to my home. My dog Gracie and I enjoy spending mornings there. I find it very relaxing just to watch ducks swimming around […]
Grassy Waters Preserve Apoxee Trail West Palm Beach Fl Open 7:00am-6:00pm There’s no need to go far to find a place to hike. In West Palm Beach, Grassy Waters Preserve has several trails to choose from. Recently, we headed to Apoxee Trail for a couple hours of exploring. It’s an easy drive one mile north […]
With all the hot weather we’ve been experiencing, it’s always good to head out to the local pool to cool off. There’s always something to learn concerning pool safety. So head out to Lake Lytal Family Aquatic Center for the 2nd annual Summer Pool Party. The Children’s Services Council will be giving away FREE shirts […]
Located at 8264 Northlake Blvd. West Palm Beach, Florida Cypress Boardwalk Trail is one of the easiest trails as you walk on an elevated wooded boardwalk. The Nature Center was closed for renovation on the day I visited. Make sure to pick up your information booklets as Grassy Waters has several different trails to choose […]
Finding good places to exercise can make the difference between sticking to your workout routine or throwing in the towel. Gym memberships always rise at the beginning of the year however a couple of months into it, people often lose interest and attendance dwindle or they just stop going entirely. Perhaps having an outdoor venue […]
4759 Congress Avenue John Prince Park Lake Worth, Florida (enter and make left at 4-way stop sign) With the opening of the new Outdoor Fitness Zone in March 2015, John Prince Park in Lake Worth has added another way for the public to get fit having access to exercise equipment and it’s all free. No […]
There is a brand new bike rental program in downtown West Palm Beach. SkyBike kicked off on Saturday June 6, 2015 with many bike enthusiasts attending the event and thanks to Mayor Jeri Muio for bringing this eco-friendly program to West Palm Beach. Many local residents welcome this bike sharing program which offer an alternative […]
Staying healthy is pretty much on top of the list for New Year’s resolution. With the winter months upon us, it’s time to take some basic steps to make it a healthy 2015. Wash your hands One of the easiest and quickest way to keep germs at bay is to wash your hands. There are […]
Move your clocks back one hour this weekend and look forward to an extra hour of sleep. This is also the time of year that many of us look forward to the cooler weather. With the winter months fast approaching, it’s also a very exciting time of the year with the holidays, friends and family gatherings, […]
With so many people still asking ‘Why can’t I lose weight?‘…. and with so many resources available on the market, you would think that question would have been answered by now and people would know what to do to lose weight. We hear it on the news how obesity has now been classified as a […]
4715 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach Located next to the Fire Station and across the street from St Juliana Catholic Church, Phipps Park provides many residents with multiple areas for fun and play. Nice entrance into the park with adequate parking, pavilions and play structures for the little ones. Lots of large shade trees […]
Located at 7301 Haverhill Road in West Palm Beach, where the old dump site used to be (that’s why there’s a good size hill) but the city cleaned it up and turned it into a fantastic park. Open sunrise to sunset, Dyer Park has a really nice open feel as soon as you come into […]
Located at 1501 N. Australian Avenue (near 15th St.) in West Palm Beach, right across from the Urban League, Gaines Park is named after A.J. Gaines, the City’s first black Recreation Director. With 56+ acres, this is one of the largest park in the city of West Palm Beach. At the front entrance, you can […]
Located at 1116 21st Street in West Palm Beach, Coleman Park & Community Center sits in between 19th Street and 21st Street. Mayor Lois Frankel pushed for a plan to revitalize Coleman Park, and several years ago, it became a reality. With so much history, baseball legends Satchell Paige, Jackie Robinson as well as Hall-of-Famer […]