(Press Release) West Palm Beach, Fla. – March 18, 2024 – BBQGuys.com, the leading specialty e-commerce platform for all things backyard – grills, outdoor kitchens, furniture and more – celebrated the grand opening of its new Backyard Design Center in partnership with Teak + Table in West Palm Beach on March 14. BBQGuys is owned by Brand Velocity Group (BVG), a private equity firm founded in 2019 in which former NFL Quarterback Eli Manning is a partner. (Press Release) Palm Beach County, FL (March 18, 2024)—Easter is coming early this year, making now the perfect time to plan where to dine for the holiday on March 31st. These six South Florida spots are serving up delectable dishes. Elisabetta’s Ristorante (West Palm Beach) Elisabetta’s Ristorante in West Palm Beach is known for its fresh Italian dishes and stunning, waterside location. This Easter, it will serve a comforting special of individual Pot Pie ($42). With tender lamb shank, rosemary Demi glacé sauce, and crispy fingerling potatoes, this makes the perfect holiday meal. (Press Release) Boca Raton, FL— The Symphonia, South Florida’s premier chamber orchestra, will present its final concert of its ‘Journey to Discovery’ earth and environment themed season with ‘Seeking Haydn.’ The concert will take place on Saturday, April 13th at 7p.m. at Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River High School. Principal Conductor Alastair Willis will guide you to the world of eighteenth-century Austria, as seen through the eyes of Joseph Haydn’s musical assistant at the Esterhazy Palace. Explore – through Willis’ dramatized perspective – what it was like living and working at the palace with Haydn for the Esterhazy family. In addition to his role at the Symphonia, Willis is a Grammy- nominated conductor who also serves as the Music Director of the South Bend Symphony Orchestra. He has guest conducted countless orchestras around the world including the Chicago Symphony, New York Philharmonic, and Hong Kong Sinfonietta. His recording of Ravel’s “L’Enfant et les Sortileges” with Nashville Symphony and Opera for Naxos was Grammy-nominated for Best Classical Album in 2009. Season subscriptions start at $175 per person. Information on subscriptions, flex-subscriptions and programs is available at thesymphonia.org, by calling 561-376-3848, or by emailing tickets@thesymphonia.org. (Press Release) Delray Beach FL, March 18, 2024 – Le Colonial, the acclaimed French-Vietnamese restaurant located at 601 East Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach, will feature several specials on Easter Sunday, March 31, for both lunch and dinner. The Easter specials include Goi Nham (crab avocado salad) with jumbo lump crab, Asian pear, avocado endive, chives and a spicy sesame yuzu dressing ($26); Heo Quay (roast pork belly) with heritage duroc pork, fine rice noodles, five spice and a chili lime dipping sauce ($24); Canh Chua Tom (black tiger shrimp in a tamarind broth with okra, tomato, celery, pineapple and ngo om ($42); Ca Kho Tieu (braised sable) with Alaska wild caught sablefish, caramelized fish and pickled vegetables ($40); and for dessert , Lychee and Honey Mousse with raspberry Thai basil chutney in an Easter egg nest ($15). To further add to the ambiance reminiscent of the Jazz Era, the Lounge now features a jazz pianist Sunday through Wednesday from 5:30 -8:30 p.m. Le Colonial’s hotly anticipated arrival in Delray Beach was its 5th U.S. outpost when the perennially popular restaurant debuted last year, coinciding with the 30th anniversary milestone of the beloved brand by famed restaurateurs Rick Wahlstedt and Joe King, who have introduced countless celebrities, American critics and tastemakers to the elegant and romantic spirit of Vietnam. Dinner in the main dining room is available Sunday through Wednesday from 4 to 10 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 4 to 11 p.m. Lunch is served each day from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Lounge, which is walk-in only, offers a special lounge menu and is open each night one hour later than the dining room, with that final hour for drinks only. (Press Release) West Palm Beach (March 18, 2024)— Hanley Foundation and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Department have created a partnership to train incoming deputies and staff on suicide prevention, as part of Hanley Foundation’s Zero Suicide Initiative. The program provides an in depth QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper Training geared toward first responders and law enforcement teaching them how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis. Hanley works with community organizations to help train them in assessing people for suicidality and providing appropriate, patient-centered care to someone suffering a mental health crisis. (Press Release) As families gather for an Easter weekend of egg hunts and morning activities, they can enjoy the beautiful Spring weather at beachside dining experiences in South Florida. Hilton Cabana Miami Beach Resort – Miami Beach A luxurious beachfront getaway, Hilton Cabana Miami Beach Resort is a hidden gem among Millionaire’s Row where guests can enjoy the authentic Caribbean-style menu of Allison Restaurant and Bar. (Press Release) WHAT: Get ready for Passover with a Chocolate Seder hosted by PJ Library® and PJ Our Way ™. A Chocolate Seder is a creative twist on the traditional Passover Seder, incorporating chocolate-themed elements into the meal. Instead of the usual symbols like matzah, bitter herbs, and wine, participants use chocolate-based items to represent different parts of the Passover story. WHEN: Sunday, April 7, 2024 Two Sessions Offered: 1:30-3:00 pm - for children ages 3-7 4:00-5:30 pm - for children ages 8-12 WHERE: Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County COST: $10 per child (siblings welcome at either session) RSVP: Reservations required as space is limited. Reserve your spot at jewishboca.org/chocolate. CONTACT: For more information, please contact pjlibrary@bocafed.org. (Press Release) Naomi Kramer cares deeply about her Jewish Community. A resident of Harbor’s Edge in Delray Beach, Naomi, 89, chose the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County as a philanthropic partner after learning of its mission and discovering how much it aligned with her values. A proud Lion of Judah and Major Donor to the Federation's annual campaign for Jewish needs, Naomi decided to take her philanthropic investment even further. Her transformational gift of $1 million dollars from the William K. and Naomi Kramer Charitable Foundation will profoundly impact lives, transform our Jewish community, and change the future of our Federation for generations to come (Press Release) MIAMI (March 13, 2024) - Yesterday, Brightline hosted USDOT Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg. Deputy Secretary Trottenberg traveled along Brightline’s South Florida route visiting stations in Miami and Fort Lauderdale accompanied by Brightline’s President Patrick Goddard. The tour featured insight into Brightline’s multi-billion-dollar investment in Florida with a visit to Brightline’s operations control center, where the operations team monitors and oversees trains along the 235-mile-long corridor, communicates with dispatch, and closely monitors inbound calls from guests through the Help Center. The deputy secretary also got a first-hand briefing on Brightline’s Notch 8 conductor training program, a 14-week intensive course offered to Brightline Teammates interested in developing the skills required to become an essential part of our Transportation team – a conductor with Brightline. (Press Release) VERO BEACH, FL — Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club has been selected as a local qualifying site for the 124th U.S. Open. Orchid will host the qualifier on Monday, May 13 on its newly renovated Arnold Palmer Championship Golf Course. Those who advance from a local qualifier will go onto U.S. Open final qualifying sites scheduled for May 20 and June 3. |
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